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CUBAN ELECTION FAVORS LIBERALS
Gomez Expected to Be Chosen President of Island Today.
ONE FIGHT IS REPORTED.
FORMER MAYOR OF CIENFUEGOS KILLS A LIBERAL OPPONENT IN HEADED ARGUMENT IN HAVANA NATIVES PEACEFUL.
PROSECUTION NOW EXPECTS VICTORY
(Continued From Pago One.)
HIP FRACTURE
'" PROVES FATAL
Mrs. Mary E. Mehke Who Fell
Wednesday, Dies Today.
Havana, Nov. 14. Cuba's national election is being held today and the
Indications for a victory for the liberal ticket headed by Gen. Jose Miguel Gomez and Alfredo Zayas, are bright. Within the last twenty-four
hours there has been marked depression In the confidence of the followers of Gen. Mario Menocal and Dr. Rafael Montoro, the candidates of the conservatives.
Gen. Menocal last night claimed
there was a probability that the con
eervatives would carry the provinces
of Pinar del Rio, Matanzas, Santa Clara and Camaguey, with a total of fifty-nine electoral votes. He conceded the province of Havana to the liberals, but placed Oriente in the doubtful column. The liberals claim all the provinces with the exception of Pinar del Rio and Matanzas. Handicaps for Conservatives. In the August elections for provin
cial and municipal officers the conservatives carried only Pinar del Rio, Matanzas nd Santa Clara for governors by. small pluralities over the rival factions, the Miguelistas and Zayistas and apparently they will not likely be able to prevail against the united liberals, although Gen. Menocal's military prestige doubtless will attract many voters who hitherto have been following the standard of Gen. Gomez. The polls opened at 7 o'clock this morning and will close at 6 o'clock in the evening. The most elaborate arrangements have been made to receive the returns over the government's wires and by wireless from 1,498 polling places. From polling places distant from telegraph offices relays of horsemen will carry the result to the nearest wire. Result Will be Known Early. . As there is no probability of many
split tickets, it is expected sufficient returns will have been received at 10 o'clock tonight to give a reasonable indication of the result. There has been only one report of violence thus far. That was in Havajia, where Gonzalo Garcia Vieta, formerly conservative mayor of Cienfuegos shot and killed Eduardo Prieto, a liberal. Elsewhere 'the natives have complied with Magoou's plea for peace. . .
autopsy on the body of the adult female, testified that the head of the
body was missing and the upper vertebrae, down to the seventh cervical, were also gone. The left arm was burned to the upper third. The right arm was disconnected at the should-
SiS KNOWN WOMAN.
at the ankle and most of the flesh to the knees was burned away. An adult right arm was with the body. The fingers were tightly clenched. In this hand was a piece of cloth. There
was a band ring on the second right hand finger. On the left third finger there was a small diamond ring with
the inscription inside "P. S. to J. b August 27. '94."
Dr. Gray identified the heel bone and the lower jaw bone and testified
that they came from an adult. Dr,
Gray stated that he believed that in
liffi the nerson had weighed ,200
IT WAS OWING TO HER AD
VANCED AGE THAT PHYSI
CIANS GAVE UP ALL HOPES OF
HER RECOVERY.
PROSECUTOR OF SAN FRANCISCO GRAFTERS SHOT (Continued From Page One.)
HAS NARROW ESCAPE
Burley Johnson of Centerville, Drives in Front of Train.
Mrs. Mary E. Menke, aged 78 years,
died today as the result of fracturing her right hip, Wednesday. Mrs. Menke
was a well known woman and had
been a resident of Richmond for the
pounds. This was about the weight of past sixty years. Her death occurred Mrs. Gunness. at her home 18 Ft. Wayne avenue.
Mrs. Menke last Wednesday was
standing in the living room of her home and when she turned suddenly
to sit down she tripped over the edge
of some oilcloth and fell backwards on the floor, fracturing her hip.
Owing to her advanced age and the
severe snocK sne experienced ynysicians gave up hopes of her recovery as she sank rapidly. Mrs. Menke is
survived by her daughter, Miss Carrie. The deceased was the widow of E. H. Menke, who she married in Germany shortly before immigrating to
this country.
Ray Lamphere, the defendant, looks
pale and haggard. COUNTY LOCAL OPTION LAW MAI
BE REPEALED
(Continued From Page One.)
eral hundred Hungarians who were not entitled to naturalization papers.
Suits are to be instituted against some of the foreigners as a warning to their class not to attempt to vote hereafter until they have resided here long
enough.
Attorney-General Bingham has ren
dered an opinion, holding that county officials who were elected to succeed men appointed to fill out unexpired
terms must wait until January 1 to
take office.
In Pulaski county a man was ap
pointed some time ago to take the of
fice of a Sheriff who was killed. Hi3
successor was elected November 3, but Bingham says that the law provides that county officials shall begin
their terms the first of January follow
ing their election. The question has arisen in several counties as to when a county official elected to succeed a
man who was appointed shall take of
fice.
PUBLIC QUESTIONS
TO BE DISCUSSED (Continued From Page One.)
to compare their respective concur
sions as to the real forces that gave
Mr. Taft his great pluralities. It is
known they agree that it was the aggressive, progressive spirit of the great masses of the voters and that
the reactionaries who gave Mr. Taft
their support were not needed.
"HOW H slept:
CRAFTY CHINAMAN MAY ;be SENT BACK TO EMPIRE (Continued from Page One)
THE THEATER
his deportation to China. John appeal
ed this, decision to the federal district
court at Cincinnati, where a hearing
was given the case yesterday.
Mr. Englebert states that John has
evidently dispaned of proving
Chone's papers belonged to him
(John) because yesterday he instituted the defense that he was born in San Francisco and that11 he was not subject to deportation because the Chinese exclusion law provides that Chinamen who are born in this country shall be considered American citizens. John's attorneys yesterday stated that he had lived in Richmond three years and was employed at the laundry formerly conducted by Long Dang. Mr. Englebert testified that he only remembered of having seen Ing John once and that he had never been a witness to any registration papers made out to him. He testified that he had signed as a witness to Iiong Chong's papers. This Chinese serio-comedy con
cludes with the announcement that immediately after the hearing of Long John's case before the United States
commissioner at Dayton, Long Chong feared that he was involved in serious trouble with Uncle Sam, and fled to China, where he probably will remain the rest of his life. It appears almost certain that the federal court will order Long John's deportation.
"The Devil" Pleases.
A laree' and enthusiastic audience
witnessed the first presentation in this city pf this season's great suc
cess, "The Devil," by the Partello Stock company at the Gennett theatre
last night.
Mr. Frank Sibley in the leading role
won unprecedented praise for his ex
acting portrayal of the character of
his majesty, "The Devil." Geo. F. Car
roll, as the artist, handled his part ex
ceedingly well. Miss Ida Parks as the
millionaire's.wife, proved herself to be
an actress of ability and created no
end of comment by her clever imper
sonation of the role.
The Partello stock company during its stay in Richmond, has met with
unusual success and has gained great favor among theatre-going people. It is probably the best stock company
ever showing in this city, and when
the company plays a return engage
ment here in the spring, packed houses will undoubtedly be the rule rather
than the exception. "The Railroad
King" will be presented tonight.
Hunt Stock Co. Gennett.
The Howard Hunt Stock company
which appears at the Gennett for one week commencing Monday night, Nov. 16, will present one of the strongest opening plays ever given in
this city by any repertoire company,
The opening night's play, "The Slave
Girl."
Pleasing vaudeville will be present
ed between the acts. Daily matinees
will be given beginning Tuesday afternoon. Popular prices will prevail dur
ing the week.
His Experience With a Noisy and Per
sistent Cuckoo Clock.
Wertz recently was presented with
an old fashioned clock. That evening
he hung it on his bedroom wall, wound it up and after admiring it awhile
went to sleep. He was drifting into
very pleasant dreams when he was
etartled.
"Coo-coo, coo-coo!"
Wertz sat up with a start, but in an
instant recovered his wits and listened
to eight more coo-coos with a foolish
grin. Then he lay back and went to
sleep again. .
He had got into a fine doze by the
time the thing went off again. This
time he didn't grin.
Wertz is a light sleeper, and, though
he tried to get used to the thing, he gave up after the cuckoo had announced 2 o'clock and got up and stopped
the clock.
Next evening Wertz junior, who had
not seen the clock, went to look at It
"Why, it's stopped," he said. "Whtt
Is wrong?"
Wertz senior stroked his chin.
"Maybe I didn't wind it this morn
ing," he replied. "Ferd," he continued
generously, "if you will promise to
wind that clock every morning I'll let
you have it for your room."
Wertz junior was delighted, and the
transfer was made.
At the breakfast table next morn
ine the heir of the house of Wertz
looked tired and somewhat .sheepish.
but offered no explanation. After con
siderable general conversation his fa
ther said:
"You look tired. How did you sleep
last night 3"
Wertz junior yawned.
"By the hour," he answered. Kan
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Vaudeville at New Phillips
Charlotte Coate and
company, will be headliners at the New Phillips for the coming week.
Miss Coate has won an enviable name
for herself in legitimate, and now is
repeating her success on the vaudeville stage. The play given is "The
Toy Detective," which is mingled with
some catchy music The "Toy Detec
tive" is one of the cleverest plays on
the road.
Ellis Graves, whistler and imitator,
will bring an act to the house, whose duplication is rarely seen. It is a
new act. and very amusing, and shows
much talent for Its originator. Les Salueres and Alberty are two of the best European head and hand equilibrists, and their act has won approval on all the stages where it has been shown. Gill and Aker, ventriloquists, two of the most successful of this novel branch of vaudeville, are curtain raisers. The illustrated song and the moving pictures, this week showing "Nero and the Burning ot Rome," complete the bill. -
Very Nearly Trouble.
"Horace, you don't love me as you
used to."
'Not altogether, my dear. When we
were first married I loved you for your beauty. Now I love you for your real
worth, your many excellencies of mind
and heart and for your"
"So, Horace Higgs worthy! Tou think
I've got entirely over my good looks,
her excellent do you? Let me tell you, sir"
"And for your unfailing sweetness of
disposition, my dear."
Uncertain whether to go ahead and scold him just the same or to indulge In a good cry, she compromised by doing neither and fell to darning his socks with renewed energy.
if I hang for it. He had don to me what no man can forgive. He had ruined and humiliated me." Haas kept a small liquor store In Polk street. He claims his prosecution
in San Bernardino was a frameup. He appealed to Heney not to make his record public, as his wife and children knew nothing of it. The exposure in court ruined his business and he failed last July. Haas was greatly excited and he talked in a maudlin drunken way. It was plainly evident he had nerved himself for the deed, by a liberal use of whisky. He has not a bad face, his eyes being pleasant, but his mouth shows cruel lines. He is a short but extremely powerful man.
Reuf Startled ay Shot. Abe Reuf and his two attorneys, ho were out on the sidewalk during
the recess, were startled by the report and started for the courtroom, but were forced down the steps by
the crowd rushing frantically out and the police refused to admit them.
"What has happened?" shouted
Ruef to the Associated Press repre
sentative as the latter ran out to the
nearest telephone.
Heney has been shot," was the re
ply.
"My God! Who did that?" he ask
ed.
Ruef's automobile stood in front of
the building and he immediately ord
ered hs chauffeur to get the nearest
physician. The car returned a few
minutes later with Dr. A. S. Tucker of
703 VanNess avenue.
Ruef's attorney denounced the shoot
ing as a dastardly outrage.
Ruef was taken into custody after
the shooting to safeguard his personal
safety and court adjourned until 10 a. m. on Monday. I
Burns and Spreckles Arrive. Within a few minutes after the
shooting Detective William J. Burns
arrived at the courtroom in an auto
mobile, accompanied by Rudolph Spreckles. Together they stood over the bleeding form of the special prosecutor and they superintended his removal to the Emergency hospital.
Outside the courtroom the news
flew rapidly and created the most intense excitement. The district around Van Ness avenue and Fulton street,
where the temporary courtroom is lo
cated, was soon jammed with an excit
ed crowd eager to hear the news. It
seemed incredible that so many people could be gathered In a few min
utes. There were some who shouted
to lynch the., assassin, but the police cautioned these men to keep quiet and
the great majority of the crowd was(
like a gathering at a funeral. All
seemed horrified by the fate which Heney only a few weeks ago predicted
would come upon him because of the
rage and despair of the men whom he was prosecuting.
To Hasten Grafters' Conviction. Throughout the city tonight there
is only one sentiment and that is
that whether Heney lives or dies, the men who have debauched the city and stolen millions of dollars must be
punished.
"Even Abe Ruef and his fellow
boodlers will soon regret this shoot
ing," said a friend of Rudolph Spreck-
els tonight, "for it will be sure to arouse such a feeling against tliem as will lead to speedy conviction."
Heney recovered complete con
sciousness about 0 o ciocK and arter his removal to the Lane hospital a de
tailed examination showed that the bull&t had entered at the Joint of the
jawbone, just in front of the right ear, j passed downward through the throat, cutting the palate, and lodged in the
big muscles of the back on the left side. It missed all vital parts, and, owing to the strong constitution of the wounded man, the doctors say he has more than an even chance of recovery. The removal of the bullet will be attempted in the morning. Wounded Man Cheerful. Heney is cheerful and declares that his work will go on. He has received
scores of threatening letters in the : past, but he has kept on with the graft cases. His indomitable spirit refuses .
ONE HORSE IS KILLED.
Hanly Issues v Proclamation
Centerville, Ind., Nov. 14. By al
most the narrowest possible margin. Burley Jordan escaped death beneath the wheels of Pennsylvania passenger train No. 27 this morning. Jordan is an employe of Harry Meyers, the tenant on the W. S. Commons farm. He Ras in the act of driving across the tracks at the main crossing near the depot, when the train swung upou him. Jordan pulled back on the reins in. stantly and managed to pull one horse clear of the track. The other was struck and killed. The team and wag
on with Jordan upon the seat dragged a distance of about
feet. The train stopped a short distance west of the station, but. proceeded again. No member of the crewcame back to ascertain if any serious damage had been done. The accident took place at about S:30 o'clock.
Jordan was driving to town wiin a calf in the wagon. He was acquainted with the crossing and either forgot about the train being due at the time or else supposed it. had passed. He received a few bruises by being knocked about on the wagon, but otherwise escaped unhurt. The horse killed was a valuable animal.
SAVED THE GIRL.
Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 14. Governor Hanly has issued bis annual Thanksgiving proclamation, in which he said in part: "The year now closing has been crowned with coodness. Material
possessions have increased. Riches have multiplied. Seed time and harvest have been ours. The pastures are clothed with flocks and the valleys are covered over w ith corn. 'The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.' He has shown us His ways.
He has led us into the know ledge of i
His truth, and has made, the light ofi
His countenance to shine upon us. He has saved us and blessed oir inheritance, and has taught us the value of integrity and uprightness. "We have not always understood Our ways have not always been His ways. But we are finite, and He is infinite. We see but dimly, are
were sometimes impatient and often nnssixty I take both time and place. But He
sees clearly, is never in a hurry and
His purposes do not fail. His 'coun
sels standeth forever.' Hia 'thoughts to all generations.' Time and place are always His.
' Therefore, let us publish His mercies 'with the voice of thanksgiving and tell of His Wondrous works.' With broken and contrite hearts' let us confess our sins. Let us pray that our hearts may not henceforth turn back, nor our steps depart from the paths He has set for them. Let us trust Him even as our fathers trusted Him. Let us 'depart from evil and do good.' "
Governor Hanly left last night for
Pennsylvania to make a number of temperance speeches.
EMPBESSJS ILL Official Confirmation of Report Issued From Chinese Palace.
EMPEROR REPORTED DEAD.
Pekin, Nov. 11. The palace officials confirm the report that the Dowager Empress is critically ill. It is now positively known that the emperor is dead, but the exact time of hia demise is not given out, but it was most likely early Wednesday morning.
An
Solo-
GIRL IS DEAD; YOUNG MEN DYING
May Be
Climax to Orgy.
a Wild
Old Time Adventure With
mon Island Cannibals. One day on a Solomon beach a little girl ran to me and, before I was aware of it, placed my foot on her neck. One knows what this means well enough. In hot war it means that if a chief allows his foot to rest on the defeated one's neck the man's life is safe, but he Is a slave forever, rescue or no rescue. I was puzzled at the child's action. It
was soon explained. Shortly afterward down came a lot of villagers and insisted on taking the youngster. I told them what she had done. They said they did not care. Her mother was being cooked in the town, and the child should go to the ovens with her. "Never!" I said. "What! We, who have eaten betel nut together many times, to quarrel for a mere child to whom I have granted life in your own way!" I swore they should kill me first. They replied: "Oh, that is an easy thing to do." A bold front was the only thing now. Luckily I had my sixteen shooter. Springing back and putting a mark on the sand with my foot, I swore I would shoot the first man who crossed it. They knew I could answer for a dozen
of them or so, and, although clubs were np and bows bent, they hesitated, as well they might, and I knew L had mastered them. Then one proposed I should buy the child fairly. They eared not to fight a friend. To this I at once agreed, and a muss was thus avoided, and a mission ax worth tenpence made me a slave owner.
"Among the Man Eaters," by John Caggin. The Century Plant. The century plant, so named because of the popular idea that it blooms but once in a hundred years, in one sense makes good Its name, for it blooms only once, then dies. In the genial climate of southern California it reaches maturity and blooms in fifteen or twenty years, while in colder climates the period may range from forty to fifty years. There are many species of the agave family native to northern Mexico, where it Is called the maguey. The plant furnishes "pulque," the national drink of Mexico. At the time of
blooming the plant throws up a single stock of rapid growth to the height of twelve to twenty feet, from which the tassel-like flowers sprout forth. This great flower stalk draws all the sap and vigor from the body of the plant, wl. . h soon withers and dies.
Atlantic City. Nov. 14. Eighteen year old Ella Blackburn was found dead and Arthur Penny and a youth, named Reynolds, sons of prominent citizens were found dying in a boathouse in Gardners Basin this morning. Gas escaping from jets indicated asphyxiation. Empty glasses and a bottle caused the detectives to believa
the girl had been enticed and given, liquor. The death was evidently accidental because of the failure to ex
tinguish the gase properly.
TWO JUDGES HOLD C0URT TODAY Macey and Fox Kept Busy-
Divorce Cases Set.
There was "court at both ends" as
the clerk expressed it today. The
Delser Parker case occupied the attention of a jury and Judge Fox in the circuit court room the entire day.
The argument was begun late this
morning and continued throughout
the afternoon. Th case went to the
jury at about 4 o'clock.
While this case was holding forth in the circuit court room, Judge Macy
of the Randolph circuit court, was
holding probate court in Judge Fox's private office. Judge Macy was hear
ing the case that developed from the
report of the administrator in the set tlement of the Nye estate. Judge Ma cy was appointed by Judge Fox on i
change of venue, because the latter had heard there were some objections
to him.
The divorce cases of Devers vs. Devers and Renk vs. Renk were set for trial today, also. Owing to the de
mands of the Deiser-Parker case the court did not expect to be able to hear them. - -
FIVE MEN ARE
NJURED IN EXPLOSION
in Linden Factory Blows Up.
Boiler
Linden, Ind., Nov. 14. Five menj
were seriously injured, three probably fatally this morning by an explosion
in the engine room of the American Milling company, stock, food factory. The most seriously injured were Goo. Smith. Roy Mangus and Warner Keefe, employes. The main building caught fire and it was quickly destroyed, despite the efforts of a hundred employes, who formed a voluntary fire brigade. TUa loss will be about $5i,K.
ARTIST'S DAUGHTER ACHIEVES SUCCESS
Miss Pauline Connor Follows Father's Footsteps.
AT FIFTY-ONE HE ENTERS PRISON James Via Taken to Michigan City.
to be crushed by even a bullet.
Apt Pupil. Captain Jones (giving a short lecture to the recruits of his company on their demeanor' in public) If a civilian should make offensive remarks In a public house and try to induce a quarrel ths well conducted soldier should drink up his beer and go quietly
away.
Aftor his address CaDtaln Jones
Half an hour after the tragedy ! nT1RHnnprl hJa nd!nce to ascertain
OFFICERS TO MEET. There will be a called meeting of the officers of the American Bible Society at the office of Grace church Sunday afternoon at 2 p. m. sharp. Let each church be represented by its Tice president. L..H. Bunyan is president, and B. F.-Harris is secretary.
A Conundrum. Little Flora Mamma, you ain't a girl, are you? Mamma Certainly not, my dear. I'm a woman. Little Flora But you were a little girl, weren't you? Mamma Oh, yes, years ago. Little Flora Well, where is the little girl now that you used to be? Chicago News.
Steam. "Can you tell me what steam Is?"
asked the examiner. "Why, sure, sir," confidently. "Steam wather t hot's gone heat." Everybody's.
replied Patrick is why er It's crazy wid the
Judge Lawior reconvened court and ordered Ruef into custody of the sheriff. He based his action on a section of the penal code which gives a court power to order any defendant into custody after his trial has begun. Henry Ach interposed an objection on behalf of Ruef. but the objection
was overruled promptly. Ruef sat silent during the proceedings. He did not even confer with Ach over the or
der of the court, and evidently was not surprised.
Judge Lawior made no attempt to
explain his order, but it is believed that his course was inspired by a desire to protect Ruef. There was a rapidly growing crowd outside at the time and the police were barring all
persons except those who had business inside from entering the court
room.
The trial of Ruef was continued un
til Monday at 10 o'clock and all wit
nesses in the case were excused until
that time.
One may dominate moral sufferings only by labor. Study saves from discouragement. D'Abrantes.
SPECIAL POLICEMAN.
Edward Tierman has been reap
pointed special policeman at the Coll
seum. Mr. Tierman has held the po
sition for several years.
PALLADIUM WANT ADS. PAY.
If they had comprehended his remarks. "Now, Private Jenkins, what should you do If you were at an inn and a civilian wanted to quarrel with you?" "I should drink up his beer, sir, and 'ook it." London Pick-Me-Up.
Sheriff Meredith went to Michigan City today to take James Via, who will begin a sentence of from two to fourteen years in the state prison. Via was convicted of the charge of incest The man is fifty-one years old.
The prospects for his future are far from encouraging. By good behavior he stands the chance to cut down the
time of his sentence.
Early indications give promise that Miss Pauline Connor, daughter of the late Charles Connor, may become an artist and acquire the rank of her father. In the window of the Ell wood Morris stationary store is shown a water-color from the brush of Miss Connor. It is a scene from nature and critics who have examined it have pronounced it a remarkable production for one of Miss Connor's yeara and small experience.
MEET IN INSTITUTE. The teachers of the public scbonv of Clay, Green. . Perry and Webnter townships, met today in regular institute session attbe office of the county superintendent. The program, was the same as printed yesterday.
PALLADIUM WANT ADS. PAY-
With the Minstrels. Bones What am de diffrence 'tween er pastry cook an' er bill sticker? Tambo Ah dnnno. What am de diffrence, Mistah Bones? Bones One puffs up de paste an' de othah pastes up de puffs. Chicago News.
..The New Phillips Theatre.. Vaudeville Twice Daily. Week of Nov. 16 Charlotte Coate, Marguerite and Co. in The Toy Detective SIX OTHER BIG ACTS
The Unmaking. He (boastingly) It takes six generations to make a gentleman, you know. She (calmly) Yes, and what a pity that It only takes one generation to unmake him! Exchange.
Truth is as impossible to be soiled by any outward touch as is the sunbeam. Milton.
H. G. Sommers, Lessee and Mgr.
GENNETT THEATRE
Telephone 1683
TONIGHT W. A. Partello Offers "THE RAILROAD KING" A play on the order ol The Lion and the Mouse. Prices 10. 20. and a lew at 30e
A JR. C, A D E
TONIGHT.
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A Most Magnificent Portrayal and Tableau.
The Beauty and The Beast
Sniay
Open 2 p. m. to 9:30 p. m. under auspices of Penny Club.