Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 33, Number 93, 18 May 1908 — Page 1

RICHMOND PAIJLABIUM n n n H H u u AND SUN-TELEGRAM. VOL. XXXIII. XO.93. RICII3IOND, IND., 3IOXDAV EVENING, 31 AY IS. 11X18. SINGLE COPY, 2 CENTS. TWO BIG SESSIONS MARK THE LAYING OF Y. M. C. A.STONE BODY OF GIRL RESTED IN CANAL Y LEGISLATIVE FATHER STABS SON AND MAY BE LYNCHED SERVICE ON SIX RURAL ROUTES TO BE WITHDRAWN FUTURE HOME OF THE YOUNG MEN OF RICHMOND MEASURES NEVER TO SEE LIGHT OF DAY Pretty Librarian Found in the Canal. The Act Follows a Bitter Quarrel.

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Speakers of Note Pay Tribute To Efforts of Local People And Tell of Work of the Association.

EVENT OF YESTERDAY WAS SIGNIFICANT. One of Several Events Which Mark Culmination of the Dreams of Those Who Have Worked Long and Hard. It was in 1S44 that a small group of dry goods clerks conceived the plan for an organization that has developed into what now is known as the Young Men's Christian Association. Eixty four years later the association became represented in this city by the erection of a modern four story brick nd stone building as a home. The corner stone for the structure now in Course of erection was laid yesterday with ceremonies of an appropriate nature. The exercises were divided Into two parts. The speech making and devotional portion of the ceremonies was held at the Gennett theater. Upon the completion of this section of the program, the large audience and the principals crossed the street to the site of the new building where the second portion, consisting of the placing of the stone in position, was held. The crowd attending was large and Included many of those persons who ihad been members of the former assocetion branch that existed in this city a number of years ago. Thece men had seen the establishment of one association In this city, Its crumble and decay. They have been the most active workers in its rejuvenation and liave fanned the smoldering sparks of Interest that remained, into a flame that spread and ignited other forces, which wept the city in a conflagration of enthusiasm, which resulted in pereonal subscriptions amounting to $Un,00 and made possible another association in a splendid home. The exercises at the theater were presided over by Sharon Jones, presi dent of the board of directors. Mr. Jones has been one of the most enthusiastic workers in behalf of the organization. He is not a young man in years, strictly speaking, but his fervor In behalf of the association was exemplary for others. Others beside Mr. Jones, who were seated on the stage were those who took part in the program, which was carried out just as printed, the ministers of the city, the board of trustees and members of the male chorus, which was comprised of Soriy voices. Following music by the High School orchestra, invocation by Dr. S. R. Lyons, songs by the chorus, a solo by Thurman Overman, the singing of Jhymns, prayer by the Rev. Conrad Huber and the reading of the scriptures by Charles If. Brown, E. E. Stacey, istate secretary was introduced to the audience. It was not the first appearance of Mr. Stacey and he made known the fact by a reference. He stated he had been present at the obsequies of the old association when it died from penllity. In leading up to his subject, Mr. Stacey took occasion to pay his compliments to Timothy Nicholson, of this city. Secretary Stacey presented greetings from the brotherhood of the Young Men's Christian associations of North America- He summarized the accomplishments of the Y. M. C. A. and told what It has done for the young men of the. world, but confined his remarks more particularly to North America and the United States. He told of the different branches inculcated in the whole and related the circumstances of the great success and splendid results accomplished. He spoke of the need for a civic revival throughout the country and stated the Y. M. C. A. may be counted upon as a leading force. The scope of the work of the association was reviewed. He congratulated the citizens of Richmond on the 6plendld building they have erected and because of the general interest that was taken in the movement foljlowlng the campaign for funds. Object of Association. Upon the completion of a selection ty the male chorus, the chairman introduced L. Wilbur Messer general secretary of the Metropolitan association cf Chicago. His address was of a pleasing nature and was devoted mainly to an explanation of what Is accomplished by such an organization as the Y. M. C. A., and its scope of influence. He related briefly the history of the Institution and told of its progress with the increasing number of years until at present it is recognized s a universal power for good. He explained one of the primary objects of he association Is to build up what others tear down. He related the system practiced In some cities where there Continued on Pass Fire.)

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Y. M. C. A. BUILDING. When completed the local building will be the most, beautiful building of similar character in the United States.

CONFESSES HE WANTED TO DIE Charles Wolfe Takes a Quantity of Strychnine to End His Life. NOT THE FIRST ATTEMPT. CLAIMED THAT ON AT LEAST THREE OR FOUR OCCASIONS HE MADE SIMILAR ATTEMPTS HE IS RECOVERING RAPIDLY. Lying on the sidewalk at the corner of North Ninth and A streets Saturday night about midnight, Charles Wolfe was found in convulsions by two newspaper reporters. At first it was thought, tthat the man was suffering with delirium tremens as a result of a protracted spree and police headquarters was notified. Before a police officer arrived it was discovered that the man was either the victim of poison ing or subject, to fits. Newspaper men and Officer McNally, xvhile waiting the arrival of the ambulance, worked hard with Wolfe to save his life. The unfortunate man struggled violently and nearly exhausted those who held him. A physician xvaa summoned, but he was unable to administer treatment to the man. After Wolfe had been taken to the hospital ho was placed in a straight jacket and neroic treatment was given him. After he had been restored to consciousness he informed one of the nurses that, he had taken strychnine with suicidal intent. He then gave the nurse his name and said that he had a brother. Emmet Wolfe, living on North Eighteenth street. Wolfe said that his home was at Greensburg. He said that two weeks ago he had attempted to end his life by taking carbolic, acid, but that he. had been unsuccessful in this effort Wolfe has only resided in Richmond a short time. It is stated that the man has on three or four occasions attempted to commit suicide. One attempt was recently made at Connersville. Despondency, because of trouble he has had with his wife, is assigned as the cause of his attempts to end his life. At the hospital this morning it "was (Continued on Page Eight.)

CORNERSTONE FOR Y. M. C. A. WHICH WAS LAID YESTERDAY

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The exercises in connection with the formal laying of. the cornerstone were appropriate. The eTent was Impressive.

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CHARGE

AGAINST DR. BULLA Alleged He Participated in a Criminal Operation at Reid Hospital. ACCOMPLICE IN THE ACT. ? ALLEGED ADOLPH UHLY, CARPENTER FOR PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD AIDED IN OPERATION BOTH ARRESTED. Upon the charge of attempting to procure a miscarriage, Dr. Joseph M. Bulla and Adolph P. I'hly, of this city, were placed under arresr last evening by Sheriff Meredith. Horh were released under bond of $1,000 each. John B. Dougan is surety for Dr. Bulla and John Shultz is named as surety for I'hly. Mrs. Eva Sullivan. 319 North Eighth street is the woman upon whom the criminal operation is said to have been performed April 25. Although refusing to relate any of the details of the case and theny make public any part of the evidence ho intends to introduce. Prosecutor Jossup stated this morning it will excel in harrowing details, cruelty and lasciviousness the celebrated Seifert case, that stands as a blotch on the criminal history of the county in which a woman was involved. The prosecutor believes he has sufficient evidence to bring about the conviction of the accused. In case of conviction the penalty provided is a fine of from $.".0 to ?o00 and imprisonment in the state prison for from three to fourteen years. John P. Robbins has been retained as attorney for Dr. Bulla. He stated this morning that his client will be able to prove that the operation was legitimate in every detail. The case of Dr. Bulla has been set for trial June 10. Bulla's trial will be separate from that of I'hly. The trial will be before a jury and the state has summoned seventeen witnesses. Two of these are nurses at the Reid Memorial hospital, where it is alleged the operation occurred. Three are women acquaintances of Mrs. Sullivan, five are members of the hospital board and six are physicians of the city. The affidavit against the physician (Continued on Page Eight.)

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of Bertha Vanderbilt the pretty rian of Princeton, was recovered with grappling hooks from a local canal. She has been missing since Wednesday of last week. She was engager! to marry a man from Amsterdam. N. Y. The coroner is in charge of the case. ALL SPECULATING ON CHAIRMAN OP G.O. P. CONVENTION Sub-Committee Says That Burrows Should Be the Man And This Selection Causes Widespread Surprise. MALLOY IS CONSIDERED GOODMAN FOR SECY. It Now Remains to See What Action the Full National Committee Will Do Roosevelt Favors Beveridge. Washington, D. C. May IS. Republican politicians here were treated to a genuine surprise when they learned that Senator Burrows, of Michigan, and John R. Malloy, of Columbus, O., had been selected temporary chairman and secretary, respectively of the republican national convention by the subcommittee on arrangements, at Chicago. Not the slightest intimation of their choice for these two offices had leaked out. and in as much as neither man had been mentioned in connection with either place, the politicians were afforded plenty to talk about. East week the general expectation was that the subcommittee would select either Senator Beveridge, of Indiana, or Senator Dolliver, of Iowa, temporary chairman. The president himself has suggested Beveridge in a letter to Harry S. New, chairman of the national committee, as well as the subcommittee on arrangements. Other friends of Secretary Taft were booming Doliiver, primarily for the reason they were somewhat apprehensive lest Beveridge, in his keynote speech to the convention, might be so eulogistic of Roosevelt as possihly to start, a stampede for the president. Mr. Roosevelt expressed a preference for the Iloosier senator, because of the latters personal and political loyalty to him, and also beca use of the senator's ambition to address such a notable gathering as the national convention. The name of former Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw had also been mentioned in connection with the chairmanship, but as already indicated, the general impression was that the choice of the committee would rest between the two senators, both of whom are numbered among the radicals of the republican party. A Conservative Chairman. Burrows, on the other hand, is classed as a conservative and while he has always enjoyed friendly relations with the president, his close affiliations have been with the republican leaders of the senate, such as Aidrich. Halo. Foraker and others, who have not shown themselves to be exactly enamored of Roosevelt and his methods ami policies. It is no wonder, therefore, that the republicans in Washington were astonished when they learned that the Michigan senator had been selected, instead of Beveridge or Dolliver. Considered in connection with the appointment of John R. Malloy. former secretary of the Ohio republican state executive committee, it is quite significant. Malloy has been representing the Foraker-Dick interests in Ohio during the long contest between the senatorial alliance and the Taft forces. Quite naturally there is much speculation among politicians as to whether the attitude of the subcommittee may be taken to fore-shadow the temper of the full committee when it assembles to consider contests for seats in the convention early in June. Adherents of the allied candidates for the nomination pre much heartened and rrofess to believe that a majority of the contests will be decided in their favor, and it seems certain now that notices of contests will pile in on Secretary Dover in large numbers within the next 10 days. The statement issued at the Taft headquarters shows that there are 1S2 contested delegates, and it is anticipated that the committee will have nearly that number of cases to consider before making up the temporary roll of the convention. There was apparent a feeling of anxiety on the part of some of Secretary Taft's adherents lest the action of the subcommittee Saturday night -would reflect the general sentiment of the fall committee and its decisions in connection with titese con-

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Not Be Acted on at the Shore Session Because of I Other Matters. PRESIDENT GETS LITTLE OF WHAT HE WANTS. Appropriation Bills Despite the Many Warnings That Have Been Registered Have Been Numerous. Washington. May fi The decision to adjourn this session of congress xvithin the next ten days leaves a good many legislative measures high and dry. They will still be alive at the next session, but as the timo of a short, session is occupied almost exclusively xv ith appropriation bills failure to act on them at this session means that they are likely to rtmain in the pigeon-holes. Here is a partial list of the more important bills that are to be put over: The Civic. Federation Administration bill to amend the Sherman antitrust law. Some ten or fifteen anti-injunction bilis. The administration bill authorizing federal employes to sue the government for personal injuries sustained while in the line of duty. The bill for publicity in connection with campaign contributions. Reduction of tariff on products of the Philippines. Removal of the duty on wood pulp and print paper. Removal of duty on works of art. The bill to re-instato the men of the Twenty-fifth infantry (colored.) Revision of copyright laws. The bills for the revision and codi fication of the laws of the United States in accordance with a commission which put in seven years of labor. Prohibition for the District of Columbia. The measure supported by the National Anti-Saloon league regulating the Interstate shipments of intoxicating liquors. The Appalachian-White Mountain forest, reserve bill. To make Porto Ricans United States citizens. United States to own its own embassies abroad. Bill for the purchase of a home for the American embassy in Paris. Swamp land reclamation similar to irrigation statute. Retirement of superannuated federal clerks. For the establishment of Federal grain inspection. Reorganization of the postoffice department in accordance with the recommendations of the postal commission created at the last session of congTess. Billion in Appropriations. If the present program to quit next week is carried out the president will get only a small part of his program. He got two battleships instead of four, although the provision for two ships is coupled with verbal promise that two ships a year shall b uilt. The resolution providing that the ways and means committee hall sit during the congressional vacation and prepare for tariff revision has not. yet been passed, but the program provides that it shall be put through, but the initiated here at the capital do not attach great importance to such action. The appropriation bills, in spite of the many warnings given by the chairman of the appropriation committees carry extraordinary amounts. Rough estimates of the total amount, that will be appropriated indicate that it will not fall far short of a billion dollars. If all the demands for money had been heeded the total amount would have approached a billion and a half dollars. The republican leaders are worried about the condition of the United States treasurey. They foresee that unless government receipts begin to pick up pretty soon the showing which the party in power will have to discuss in the coming national campaign will demand a good deal of explanation. General Booth journeyed up to Norwich. England the o?her day to open an eigthtieth year provincial campaign. THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA Scattered showers Monday night and Tuesday; fresh east winds, becoming west. OHIO Scattered thunder siowers Monday night; cooler in southwest portion. Tuesday, showers; fresh east winds.

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Pyersburg. Tenn., May 1 John P. Palmer, a farmer, fatally stabbed his son. Green Palmer, aged twenty fixe, followine a quarrel toduv and stncs

fully escaped. A lynching party with 11kk! hounds i in pursuit of the man. NOT CONDUCTED IN BUSINESS LIKE WAY Claimed That No Novice Has Been Taken on the Property Since It Was First Started Several Years Ago. INVESTIGATE CONDITION THEN DO THE TALKING. This Is the Motto of the Board Of Directors of the Commercial Club No One Knows Plant's Condition. The board of directors of the Richmond Commercial club, have not. yet submitted a report to the club as a result of their investigation of the municipal light plant question, but it is understood that when the directors do make a report it will recommend that an invoice of the city plant be made without further waste of time. The directors heard the very plausible arguments advanced by K. K. Wltherby of the Richmond Light, Heat & Power company, which cast reflections on the management of the city plant and its success from a financial standpoint, then went to the board of public works and heard the statements of those officials. It is understood that iigures shown by the city officials on the citv plant xvere not. satisfactory to the board members. Since the establishment "f the plant there has never been an invoice taken and the directors asked the board members hoxv they knew that the figures they had at hand xx'ere correct ones. City Controller Parry stated that he knew what was the cost of operating and improving the plant since the present administration had been in power and that he took for granted that the figures submitted to him by his predecessors in office were correct. The club directors feel that no one, not. even the city officials, absolutely knoxv what the condition of the plant is and they feel thnt it is high time that ;his condition be thoroughly invstieated. In every business establishment in the city an annual invoice is taken and the Commercial club officers think that this business policy should be adopted for the municipal plent, which is as much a business enterprise as any establishment in the city. After the true condition of affairs at the plant is revealed by means of an invoice the Commercial club directors, it is understood, feel that it will then b the proper time to discuss whether or not the city plant should bo sold out to its competitor, the RichA Fells Wife With Stove Poker, And Then Hacks Her Throat. SURRENDERED HIMSELF. Fairmont, W. Va.. May 15 Rpx-. S. ! A. Coffman, aged fifty, prominent in ; the Methodist church of Rosstown. i after conducting a series of successful j revivals hre, became suddenlv insane lat night and felled his wife, agpd X',. with a stove poker. He then hacked the throat of the unronsc ious woman from ear to ear. Later he became ra-! tional and surrendered. HAD BAD PICTURES. Because he had a number of post cards and lewd photographs that were of an improper character. James Deupret, a twenty-year-old French boy was fined and costs in city court this morning. The lad was taken off a passenger train at the Panhandle depot yesterday morning.

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DEMON

Bad Condition of Roads Is Responsible for the Action of The Postoffice Department In Washington.

ROADS MUST WITHIN 90 DAYS BE REPAIRED. County Commissioners Will Probably Take Prompt Action in Saving the Routes by Repairing Highways. Pivtiuasipr A .1. SpeKcnhir Has rceived a communication from Fourth A.'sistant Postmaster-General P. V. Dedraw, stating that unless six of the eight rural routes leading out of this city are improved, the post office department will probably decide to withdraw mail service from these routes. Mr. DeOraw states that the proper authorities must within ninety days, weather permitting, properly repair and render these routes passable. At the end of this time Postmaster Spekenhier is instructed to make a report on the condition of the condemned routes. If he reports that any one of them is not in serviceable condition the postoffice department will in all probability suspend rural free delivery service on the route or routes In question. Mr. DeGraw is a great advocate of good roads and all over the country he has been taking the most strenuous activity in promoting the good mads movement. As the cJub Mr. DeGraw is able to Ield In behalf of this movement, his activities are meeting with the most encouraging results and it is quit probable that the condemned routes of this city will at once b placed In a proper state of repairs. Thft action taken by the fourth assistant postmaster general in regard3 to local rural routes casts a reflection on the condition of the road a in this county. There are only eii?ht rural routes out of Richmond and at the present 1im only two of them are. la a condition that meets with the approval of the postoffice department. The condemned rural routes are numbers one, four, five, six seven and eight. It is stated that the rural routes out of Ocnterville, Cambridge City and other points in this county, are in many cases under the ban of the postoffice department. The action taken by tb postoffice department will be railed to the attention of the county commissioners and it is quite probable that they will take prompt action to place the roads In this county In a condition that will satisfy the postal officials. The action taken by the post office department will probably meet with the approval of nearly all of the residents of this county, who are heartily in favor of the good roads movement. EXPECTED TO PLEAD GUILTY Wieland and Snow Case Not to Be Heard on Appeal. Prosecutor Jessup announced thla morning that the cases of the State vs. Harm Wieland and Frank Snow, charged with operating a house of immoral purposes will not be heard on appeal. The cases were taken to the circuit court after the men were convicted in the city court. It is expected the men will enter pleas of guilty and avoid another trial. It was announced today that the case of the State vs. Daniel Fannin? the Main street Faloonist may be settled without farther litigation. It Is also probable the case of the State vs. Alonzo Frame will be settled in the same way. The men are charged with violating the liquor laws and their cases were appealed to the circuit court. " THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WILL BE IN BETHEL Annual Memorial Exercises Friday. Colonel Wiley, chief potentate ot the village of Bethel, stated today that arrangements hare been made to provide for the thousands of visitor who will be in the town Friday. The attraction will he the annual Memorial Day services and the speech, by Congressman Watson. The colonel said arrangements have been made for servins? meals, and accommodation will be provided for all those who drive in. Places will be provided for Uie hitching of horses.