Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 33, Number 60, 15 April 1908 — Page 1

RICHMOND) PAIXABIUM

TEL AND SUN-TEL EGRAM, RICimOND, LND., WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 15. 11)08. SINGLE COPY, 2 CENTS. TOL. XXXIII. NO. CO. GREW 10 LOVE HER AGED LOVER VERY ' DEARLY SHE SAYS CITY REMOVES WIRES LIGHT COMPANY HORRIBLE SUFFERING UNEMPLOYED DO NOT WILL LEAVE SCARS ROOSEVELT DOES WILL NOT HEED POLE ORDINANCE LIKE TO WORK IN WEST SIDE SEWER NOT WISH TO START HIS PARTY WRONG Work Began to Rid Main Street of the Nuisance This .Morning. Little Cora Graham Lies Near Death's Door as a Result of Burns. Governor John Johnson Is in Presidential Fight to Finish.

Mrs. Smith Claimed That at First She Did No More Than Respect Him But This Grew into Love.

Detective placed on the plaintiff's trail TThis Action Was Taken by Mr. Vaughan to Learn His Sweetheart's Character It Was Stated. ATTORNEYS IN WRANGLE. BOTH JOHNSON FOR THE PLAINTIFF AND STUDY FOR THE DEFENDANT ENGAGE IN BITTER WORDS THIS MORNING. COURT TAKES A HAND. Bays That He Must Be Respected in The Case and Conversation Between the Warring Attorneys Must Stop. Visible evidence of the mental strain tinder which she has been laboring for two days find a half was shown by Mrs. Susan Smith, plaintiff in the V.''each of promise suit against John U. Vaughan. when she took the stand this morning. She has held tip remarkably well, however, and has not failed to liiiike a strong impression on t,he jurors. The crowd showed no decrease in size today. There were fewer women, however, but they returned in J.irge numbers this afternoon. The morning hours were enlivened fcy a squabble between attorneys JohnKin and Study, which involved the court and sheriff. The court declared in emphatic- terms he expects to assert control in this case and expects to be recognized with proper respect by attorneys. At one time the judge called upon the sheriff to restore order. Women Attend Trial. There seems to be a sort of c raving among a large portion 'of the audience to hear testimony that may be suggestive of immorality. Nothing of this Kirt was revealed by the direct examination of Mrs. Smith. Women titter audibly when witnesses and attorneys tJlk about the manner of love-making pursued by the litigants. Men slide forward on their chairs and sit with gaping mouths as if swallowing every word. Seats of advantage are sought for and this morning a number of spectators crowded within the railing. Others are required to stand tip. as they t-rtuld not find seats. The court has ordered the exclusion of all small boys from the court room and the sheriff end bailiff are kept busy dismissing the boys. High school lads who have been absent from school to attend the trial, do not gain much satisfaction when they are denied admittance. A group of high school girls spent Monday afternoon in the room and seemed greatly amused at some portions of the testimony. Spare Nothing. It is expected that the defendant's counsel will spare nothing when the cross examination of Mrs. Smith is undertaken. It is believed that T. J. Study, who is conducting the examination of witnesses, will delve as deep juto the past life of Mrs. Smith as possible. Depositions of witnesses have l,een taken in the effort to prove her leputation. while living at Carthage, was not of the best. These deposit'ons will be found to state the woman bore a good reputation there. Men of Ahis city will be placed on the stand to Essert they went to the home of Mrs. Smith in this city for divers purposes - u rnwii win lit- iiittut- iw miuw ine plaintiff was accustomed to entertain iren at her rooms. The first question asked Mrs. Smith vhen she took the stand this morning lelated to the sentiment which she held for Mr. Vaughan from April 1!M, when first she met him. and through that year, the following year, and 1 "'. Loved Him Dearly. "At first I respected Mr. Vaughan." replied the witness, "and later I grew to love him dearly." Mr. Study moved to have the answer stricken out. but. the objection was overruled. "I loved Mr. Vaughan dearly while living tit Williamsport." the witness stated. She said also she suffered great distress of mind. Detective in Case. "I suffered sraet mortification. My feelings were indignant, of course, esl ecially when I heard he had put a detective on my track to attack my reputation and that of my daughter." The answer was stricken out. The jury reard it nevertheless and it revealed (Continued on Page TwoJ

BELL TELEPHONE CO. BUSY.

The city engineer, Fred Charles, now 1 as a pang of men at work stripping vires from the municipal poles on Main street. As soon as this work has been completed the poles will he removed. All the city's wires on Main street will be placed on poles on North A street and on South A street. Early this morniH$.va large sans of men. under the supervision of Robert Cline. superintendent "of construction of the Central Union Telephone company, began work at, ihe coiner of 1enty-first and Main streets, digging the trench for the Central l.'nion Main rireet conduit system, which will extend from Twenty-first to Second street. BRYAN LOST GREAT FIGHT IN NEW YORK Delegates to the National Convention Will Be Uninstructed. REPORTS TO CONVENTION. BOTH A MAJORITY REPORT FAVORING U N I N STRUCT ED DELEGATES AND ONE FOR BRYAN PLACED BEFORE CONVENTION. New York, April ,". William Jennings Hryan lost the first round in the great New York battle last night. The committee on resolutions voted,; to 4, to deport to the democratic state convention when it reassembled at noon today against instructing the, delegates for any candidate and this report was ratified at the meeting. .A minority report was presented and the fight transferred to the floor of the convention. When the state convention organized ihe Hryan men offered a resolution to instruct the delegates to be chosen for Mr. Hryan. It was referred to the committee on resolutions, which met last evening and it in turn referred the Hryan resolutions to a subcommittee of seven. The subcommittee heard .an appeal by Augustus Thomas, president of the Hryan Progressive Democratic league, which fathered the resolution, and then by a vote of t to 1 decided to report to the full committee the recommendations against, an instructed delegation. The subcommittee's report was received and adopted by the committee on resolutions by a vote of 2H lo 4. A minority report of the subcommittee calling for an instructed delegation was defeated by a similar vote. The Hryan men declared later that they would carry the fight to the floor of the convention today. While the first session of the convention at Carnegie hall, held for the purpose of organization, was apparently devoid of those incident that betoken conflicting policies and an exciting convention, there were moves and counter moves beneath this subtrata of seeming quiescence that led to the appointment of a subcommittee on resolutions to consider the proposition of instructing delegates for Hryan. FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN INDIANAPOLIS - JameS J. Frame WaS Well Known Here. James T. Frame, a former resident of this city died last evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Josephine Hiatt at Indianapolis. The deceased was 75 years aid and former resident of this city, where he lived the larger part of his life. He was the father of Alonzo Frame and Mrs. Garwood Ireuell. both of this city. The body will be brought to this city. The funeral probably will be held at Goshen, but later announcement will be made. TWO WERE KILLED. Battle Was Fought Outlaws. With Moro Ixndon. Eng.. April 15. A news agency dispatch from Manila, says that an engagement is reported as being fought between the regulars troops and constabulary and the Moro outlaws near Lano Mindanao. Two of the constabulary were killed and three soldiers wounded.

Says That the Company Can Not Be Forced Into Conduit System Owing to an Old Agreement With the City.

BOARD OF WORKS TAKES A DIFFERENT VIEW. Thinks the Terms of the Ordinance Requiring Removal Of Wires, Makes Agreement Null and Void. E. E. Witherhy, general manager of the Susquehanna Railway Light and rower company, which corporation controls the Richmond Light. Heat V, Power company, appeared before the :oard of public Works today and entered a protest against the local company being compelled to comply with the if Tins of the Main street jiole ordinance. Mr. Witherhy stated that the local company had a joint pole agreement with the city and that it would insist, that the company be allowed to place its Main street wires over head on other streets, which action the city is taking. Mr. Witherby emphatically informed the board that in no event would his company build a Main street conduit, system. Nullified Agreement. Members of the hoard informed Mr. Witherby that the Main street pole ordinance was special legislation and tnat it nullified the joint pole agreement between the city and the Light. Heat V Power company. They also informed Mr. Witherby that City Attorney T. .1. Study had advised them that the city would not have to place its Main street, wires underground as required by the ordinance, because the city could not legislate against itself. Mr. Witherby stated that he had some doubts as to the joint pole agreement being rendered null and void by the enactment, of the Main street pole ordinance and that he would continue to entertain this doubt until the question had been definitely settled in the courts. Mr. Witherby stated that he did not desire to appeal the case to the courts, hut that if the city attempted to force the Light. Heat Power company to go underground this action would bo taken. After hearing this statement from Mr. Witherby the board stated that it had no desire to take a hasty action in the matter and that it would hold another conference with him next Monday, at which time it will probably be decided whether or not the Light, Heat it Power company will fight the city in the courts. If such action is Uiken it will probably be two or l.lyee years before the question is definitely settled, as the Light. Heat '& Power company would fight the case to the bitter end. FRIENDS OF FAIRBANKS Desire to Make Demonstration In Convention. Washington, April 15. Vice President Fairbank's friends are becoming very active. There is much to be done in the way of arranging for the Chicago convention, which is about two months distant, and the vice president's friends are not disposed to leave any stone unturned. Ex-State Chairman Hernly has sounded the slogan to "get . . busy." Hernly brought to Washington news fresh from Indiana, relative to a general desire to make a demonstration at Chicago that will be creditable to Indiana's favorite son and that will be incontrovertable evidence of the enthusiasm for h;m in his home state. State Chairman Goodrich is expected here soon to confer with members of the' Indiana delegation about various matters pertaining to the convention arrangements. MEEK FILES SUITS. Several Hundred Dollars Involved in Them. Carson Meek has entered suit against Clarence Doddridge. Isaiah Hoddrid.ee and David Doddridge on I note; demand $:I00. The same plaintiff has entered suit against Clarence and Ethel Doddriee on note and to foreclose mortgage; demand $1,450. THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA Rain Wednesday night; cooler in north and central portions; Thursday fair; colder in sucth portion. OHIO Showers Wednesday night; cooler in northwest portion; Thursday fair and colder; southwest to northwest winds.

HER BROTHER NEAR HER.

Little Cora Graham, the ten year old daughter of David Graham who resides on the New Paris pike, still survives the terrible injuries she received yesterday as a result, of her clothing becoming ignited by the blaze from a gasoline stove. The attending physician states that there is but little hope for her recovery. "One remarkable feature of the case is: the fact that when I visited the child last midnight she was nor suffering any pain from her injuries. This is not a favorable condition -is it shown the nerve centers have been affected," stated the physician. At ten o'clock this morning the little sufferer began to grow delirious and it is thought that she will only live a few more hours. Since receiving her injuries Cora has been conscious most of the time. She has displayed remarkable fortitude and what agonies she has suffered she has borne them like a Spartan's child. Little Omer Graham, five years old, who pluckily tried to save the life of his sister by following her about the lawn throwing water on her burning clothing, is a constant attendant to the victim. He sits by her bed a greater part, of the time and wistfully gazes at her. WANT THE CANTEEN Soldiers and Officers in Army Think It Should Be Restored. FIGHT AGAINST IT HOWEVER Washington, April 15. AJjig fight over the restoration of the canteen to the national soldiers' homes is imminent. The hou.se committee on appropriations lias decided to provide in the sundry civil bi for the re-establishment of the canteens. The temperance forces are bombarding congress against the canteen and both the friends and opponents of the proposition are decidedly active. Ex-Congressman George W. Steele, governor of the branch of the National Soldiers' home at Marion, Ind., arrived here yesterday and obtained an audience with chairman Tawney of the appropriations committee. Maj. Steele is anxious that the canteen shall be re-established at the homes. He says it was a great, misfortune the canteens were abolished for there has been more intemperance and disorderly conduct since they were wiped out than before. The officers of the National AntiSaloon, league, with" S. E. Nicholson, author of the Nicholson law of Indiana, at their head, hav-e prrived here, prepared to force the fight in bo hair of the temperance measures before congress, particularly the bills to prohibit interstate shipments of liquor into dry territory. "We are going to make congress go on record on these propositions," said Mr. Nicholson. "I am not. going to give away our plans, but the lawmakers will have to fish or cut bait." DEFENDS CASTRO Foster Insists Venezuelan President Was Right. Washington, April 15. John W. Foster, of Evansville. former Secretary of State, has been retained by interests opposed to the use of harsh measures aeainst Venezuela. He will represent one of the steamship lines doing business between this country and l South America. He has prepared a j brief for the senate committee on forj eign relations, in which he insists that President Castro was right in refusing to recognize the claims of the Bermueez Asphalt company. MRS. VANDERBILT TO REMAINJN SUSPENSE Week Before Decision Is Given in Divorce Case. New York, April 15. A number of witnesses in the Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt divorce case , failed to sign their evidence before the Referee, David McClure. and as a result the case came to a sudden halt. When Mrs. Vanderbilt was informed that a sudden complication had arisen in the case she is said jo have pleaded with her attorney to bring the matter to an end one way or the other, and that at once. It was explained to her that this was impossible, and she would have to be yt ia gujene a week longer.

Contractor Hipskind Gives This as His Reason Why There Are Not More Men Applying for Work There.

FOREIGNERS HAVE TO BE IMPORTED TO FINISH JOB. There Seems to Be No Other Alternative if the Work Is Completed at the Time Specified in Contract. Contractor Hipskind. who has the difficulty of putting in the Northwest Second street sewer system, states that owing to the fact that the work he now has on hand is so disagreeable, it is absolutely impossible for him Uf secure enough American laborers and that it will be necessary for him to secure foreign laborers, who will do the work required. "American jaborers will not work in water-filled ditches and other dirty work of this character. That is the reason why I have had such a hard time securing local laborers. I have now obtained he consent of the board of public works to import foreign laborers. There is a great demand for this class of labor, and I will have to ray my foreign laborers as much per day as I would an American laborer." stated Mr. Hipskind. Citizens will now speculate as to whether there will be a repetition of the trouble- in the northwest, part of the city when the Richmond Manufacturing company imported Italian laborers. , Mr. Hipskind states that under the contract he has with the city it is necessary for him to complete the work on the sewer by February 1 next year. To do this he must secure foreign workmen. Today he could have giv en one hundred men employment, but there were not Quite thirty at work. He makes the following explanation to borne charges that have been made against the fjrm: Refutes Charges. "The contractors have given each and every man employment who have inadeapplieation. old or young, so long as they are physically able to do that c'ass of work, and will continue to do so during the execution of the work. We find by the time expired since the first opening of the work, that it will be necessary for us to secure additional labor in order to complete the work in the proper time. As to the question of price paid for labor, v.e will state that we are paying as much as the majority or all of the different companies who are employing In is class of labor, that is as far as we have been able to learn. Our rates ;.re from ." to S.'t.m per day. We n-ill also state that, we did not. figure ou paying ?2.w per day, because the conditions would not permit us to do to. "We wish to emphatically state that we are not taking advantage of the present condition of affairs and offering to laborers wages which are below standard. Contractors came here from various parts of the country and It is an absolute fact that the work had to be re-advertised several times. We were the only people that had nerve enough to take the contract, at the city engineer's estimates and put ep a bond of ?cV.0OO. We are now engaged on the job and will complete It. We also intend to be perfectly fair to all unemployed laborers and compensate them honestly and according to their ability." INDIANS MAY HEAR WATSON AND FELT Great Sachem Wants Them to Speak at District Meetings. Greenfield. Ind., April 15 Dr. C. A. Robinson of this city, great sachem of Indiana Red Men. has invited Junes E. Watson, the republican nominee for governor, and Judse E. W. Felt, the democratic; nominee for appellate judge, to make - addresses on "Redmanship" at the district meetings to be held at Connersville, April 21 and at New Castle, April 22. CHARGE KILLED MAN. Heyl Expired Suddenly When Confronted. Philadelphia. April 13. Herbert L. j Heyl, treasurer of the Franklin Institute, dropped dead today when he ! was confronted with the charge of em- ; bezzlement. The Telephone is a jyour Classified Ads to the least bother to you. Either 21 Old-

HE ISSUES A STATEMENT.

Chicago. April 15. "If I should be nominated by the Denver convention. ni opponent, after the election is cut r will at least have i-t for the fight 1 have made. He will know he ha been in a si niggle, for it will be a, light to a finish, and I shall strive to J U-ave all the scars I can. 1 never seek fight, but I never ran away from one even when a boy. I have been in se cral and my experience has been that once I am in 1 enjoy fighting imtnensel. it adds zest and joy to life to go forth and match strength with another man in a hard-fought contest. It is ihe grandest and most strengthening thing that can come to a man. is such a struggle." In these words Governor Johnson of Minnesota last night intimated that the coming presidential campaign will be one of high voltage if fortune smiles upon his candidacy at the domocraiic rational convention. FLEET PRESENTED BEAUTIFUL SIGHT San Diego Hearts Were Made To Stir With Patriotism At Sight of Vessels. A WONDERFUL SPECTACLE. ELECTRIC LIGHTS COVERED THE VARIOUS VESSELS WITH DAZZLING EFFECT ABSENCE OF ADMIRAL EVANS REGRETTED. San Diego. Cal., April 15. Last night Admirals Thomas, Sperry and Emery and the commanding officers of the Atlantic fleet and members of the various staffs were entertained at an elaborate but informal dinner at the Hotel Del Coronado. The beauty of the day's spectacle, when with flashing signals and wonderfully executed maneuvers the ships were brought to an chor in the lazy rolling Pacific, was rivaled last night, when for three hours every vessel was outlined in fire. Thousands of incandescent bulbs were strung along deck lines, far out on the signal yard arms, up and down the huge funnels and down to the water' edge at stem and stern. In fairylike form the ships stood out cgainst the night, and in letters six feet high the name of each vessel was pelled across its forward bridge. The g'ow of the lights flooded the sea for thousands of yards away, the gleaming outlines shimmering in phantom-like reflections. A Wonderful Spectacle. During half an hour of the period of illumination a searchlight display was n ade. adding infinitely to the wonderful effect. ; Thomas In Command. Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas, commanding, was on the bridge of the Connec ticut when the fleet came steaming into port. The absence of Admiral Evans, who is ill at Paso Robles. is deeply regretted on all sides. Admiral Thomas at the dinner referred to the matter with much feeling. The Connecticut was here two weeks ago Vith Admiral Evans, but she was gray with the grime of heavy target practice then, while now she appears an immaculate picture n white and buff. T E DRAGGED FROM RUINS Nothing to Identify Chelsea Fire Victims. Boston. Mass., April 1.1. Search of j the ruins of the fire on Sunday at Chelsea today disclosed three more bodies, making a total ot -ix known dead. One was that of a man and the other two were of women. There was nothing that would lead to their identification. MEN ON WAVES. Boat Capsized in Lake Today. Michigan Chicago, April 11. A sail boat contaming two men capsized in Iake Michigan this morning. One occupant of the boat was seen to go under the waves. The other clung to the keel of the overturned boat. L.ife savers have gone to the rescue. Willing servant to bring Palladium office with the Phonel 121 Automatic,

WOl'OR

He Will Not Therefore Interfere With the Congressional Plans Pertaining to Legislative Program.

PRESIDENT AND WATSON WERE IN CONFERENCE. The Question of Closing Was One of Things Discussed And Roosevelt Said Lawmakers Should Know Best. Washington, April 1.V The obstacles in the way of a pedy adjournment of congros ere cleared away last night at a conference between President Roosevelt and Representative Watson of Indiana, "whip'" of the house. Affairs of momentous national important-- were discussed for two hours, beginning at !:::;o o'clock, and the president, more freely than at any time heretofore, outlined his views with reference to reforms before congress. He took the occasion to denounce as untrue the stories that he expects to call congress back in extra session if he does not get all he wants in the line of legislation. On the contrary, he made clear that he intends to do no such thing. He realizes the importance of adjournment early. Whether congress carries out his program or not, he wil! not summon the solons in extra session. He doubt whether congress can get away before May 1.1, but nays tin law makers know best about that and that if the May 9 or May 11 adjournment plan can Ik carried out there will Ik no objection from the white house. What President Wants Done. Some of the things the President wants done, upon which he and congress may be able to get together, are as follows: 1. A step toward tariff revision. He wants the Ways and Means comimttee to sit during the recces mid gather evidence on the various schedules. He also wants authority to appoint a commission of experts to collect tariff information. 2. He wants a child labor law for the District of Columbia and the territories that will be a model for states that wish to legislate on the subject. 3. He favors the Aldrich bill, with the Yrofland amendment, which enables clearing house association to issue currency based on their commercial paper. He also wants a commission aiioired to make a thorough study of the financial needs of the I country. J 4. He wants the Inland Waterways ! commission continued. . j I".. He wants a law giving employes I of the government the right to sue the government. I Some of the things he wants but may not get arenas follows: 1. Four battle ships. Congress probably will give him two. 2. Amendments to the Sherman an ti-trust law permitting combinations i of both capital and labor, but not perjmitting the boycott under any condlj tions. A novel feature of his plans j along this line is a recommendation j that the Rureau of Corporations be empowered to decide whether a lahor organization is legitimate or illeeltlmate. Watson to Report Today. Representative Watson will report to the house leaders todav that the j president is disposed to help instead of ninder congress in its desire to make preparations for the coming campaign, and that he will do notj.ing to start the party off on the wrong foot in the presidential year. That adjournment will be accomplished without the friction so often prophesied is now apparent. LIVES LOST An Entire Western Village Washed Away by Mighty Torrent. A GREAT DAM BROKE. Great Kails. Mont.. April 1Z. great flood, caused by the breaking of the Great Hausr dam is rushing down on this city. The town of Craig is reported washed off the map. Its four hundred inhabitants are said to have escaped. People living in the valleys are fleeing to the mountains for safety. The Boston and Montana smelter, one of the largest in the world is thought to be doomed. Fifteen hundred employes worked all night to .save the building and dam but without avail. Rivers are strewn with wreckage and its is believed that many lives were lost. Spring freshets caused by melting snow caused the dam to break.

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