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IHTO THE MAYORALTY BACE DEUKER'S WITHDRAWAL TODAY ADDS GREAT STRENGTH TO THE HARRIS FORCES AND TO A SLIGHT EXTENT BENEFITS ZIMMERMAN. IDWARD HARRIS IS HOW PICKED AS THE fflllER "Gordon's Friends Are Now Wavering, Realizing That Their Candidate Now Has No Show to Win-Harris Men Confident and Are Pulling Together With Wonderful Strength And Unity.

' Harris gained still greater strength .ferhen another bomb was thrown Into the Gordon and Zimmerman camps today by the withdrawal of Henry W. Oeuker from the mayoralty race. The Opinion of everyone on the streets toiay was that this adds great strength to Harris's following. And it is now more than ever clearly a fight between Harris and Zimmerman with Harris having a little the best of it. Henry Deuker's withdrawal came as surprise to many of his most ardent supporters. Deuker has been looked tipon throughout the campaign as a capable man, but he has not been making the showing expected of him, and friends advised him to get out. It Is now recognized everywhere that Deuker's supporters will flock to Harris ,and it strengthens the fact that he Is the logical candidate of the party. Gordon does not expect to gain any Strength by Deuker's withdrawal. Harris and Zimmerman. With the last day for actual campaigning now arrived, it is apparent everywhere the struggle lies between Harris and Zimmerman. ''Unite on Harris" is the slogan of those voters who do riot wish to nominate Zimmerman, only to meet defeat at the polls. They know Gordon is clear out of the race and Harris has great strength. Many shop men expressed themselves today; that now that they were autre Harris could be played for a winner they were going to support him. They said 'that- although they liked Doc' on account of his goodfeuow-e-hlp, that they would not support him because they did not think he was the man for the office. They think that he had held public office long enough and should not have come but this time. ' They realize that Harris Is a business man who will devote all -his lime to the office and that he is "clean s a bound's tooth," as Gordon said of fcim."" , Gordon Too Erratic. ' The sober minded voter, who be sieves in conservatism and forethought has come to fear Gordon. He DEMURRERS WERE SOSJMIIB TODAY Action Taken in a Railroad Commission Case. All demurrers of defense in the Case of the Cincini tl, Richmond and tort Wayn company vs. the of Indiana, the Railway Cc Chicago and ; the Toledo, St. Ixrais and item railways were sustained in The suit uit court this morning, brought to have I set aside an der of the state commision gi i settlement of a crossing ontrove iy, at Decatur. ; 4 , The case had been on the docket of the loca court for a year. In making Ills ruling the court said there is toothing in the contention of the plainjtiff company and never has, been. The rictory of the railway commission will te hailed with delight by that nreanisatlon. , GOVERNOR GOES TO SEEr PRISON To Inspect the D ge Done By Stori Indianapolis, Ind., Mky l.Governor Marshall went to Mlcllgan City today to attend the meeting of prison directwmjto take action for the repair of the rail blown down by a recent storm. The damage was estimated at 111,000. The Plymouth company national guard was ordered to join 'the South Bend company to guard the opening In ILe wall. DENIES SETiTLEMEMT. Washington. Mayt 2. Count Ferdi land ColloreJo Manlsfield, of the Aur legatl denied today that C. Klvcr Iiirt; hSJpiajectlve milUonttr father in-law, ha settled 2,000.ttpoaoim. He,wliJ many Miss iMumay iky

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To the Republicans of Richmond I have determined to withdraw from the race as a candidate for the nomination for Mayor of the city at the approaching nominating election to be held May 3rd. I wish to say with respect to this action, that it is absolutely personal to myself; that it is taken without any consultation with any opposing candidate, or their friends, directly or indirectly. It is neither for nor opposed to the interest of any other candidate for the office. . .... In retiring from the race, I wish to express my obligation and thanks to all my friends, who hare assisted me in my canvass, or " -Jrpressed or indicated their preference for my candidacy.' Aicboad, May 1st. 1909, - . ! " " HENRY WDEtJKER.,

BILLY BLODGETT A GORDON PRESS AGENT ARRIVES

Indianapolis News Political Dopester, Holds Confab With Gordon and Spekenhier At the Postoffice. A NEW LIGHT THROWN ON GORDON CAMPAIGN Last Attempt of Gordon Is Made to Circulate Campaign Lies Blodgett's Record Is Well Known, Billy Blodgett. political writer of the Indianapolis News, came to Richmond yesterday, evidently at the invitation of J. Bennett Gordon. Billy and Bennett held a conference with Al Speken hier, postmaster, In SpekenhierSs pri vate office yesterday afternoon. Blod gett is noted throughout the state for the manner in wtilCh he misrepresents facts, whei there is a purpose to be gained. Blodgett was here to get "in formation" about the local mayoralty race, and he could not vhave picked more likely men than these two t3 give him "information," regarding the "true situation." What kind of "in formation," will Billy have in the News tonight? It will be the same sort as that put forth several' weeks ago. His story then showed a coloring favorable to Gordon. And it set forth campaign lies which Gordon wished to have put out in Richmond thinking they would hurt the other candidates. His News Source. When Blodgett came to Richmond a few years ago to get political "informa tion," he always visited certain men. At that time Gordon claimed they were machine men. He said that it was Harry Starr's "machine." Al Spekenhier was said by Gordon to be one of the cogs In that machine. Is Gordon, now kt.rynE to, line ui men he for merly - opposed as belonging to the Starr machine? , Is he trying to effect a "Starr" machine of his own? If so, for what purpose? ; Gordon used to say "the machine was not in politics for nothing. " Elec tric light franchises, waterworks fran chises and natural gas franchises will be required inthe next four years. Does this same group of men now take up Gordon lb. order to again get con trol? Edr Cates is buyingnp the waterworks stock.Jgdf-Tlates is for Gordon And he-K'said to be furnish ing moneyfor Gordon's campaign. Ed Cates is a heavy stockholder in the Minck Brewing Co. Ed Cates is Har ry Starr's man, "Friday." s Harry Starr is a heavy stockholder in the Minck Brewing company. Lew Iliff, manager of the Minck Brewing Co.; is doing all he can for Gordon. Is it possible, afteiThe way Bennett Gordon has fought these men and their tactics that he has performed another flip-flop and gone over to their camp? Corporation Backing. Several of the other largest stock holders in the waterworks company are doing all they can for Gordon. Gor don has boasted of the power he would have in influencing the public mind through his newspaper in case he was made mayor. For this reason alone he would be dangerous. The Palladium has quoted portions from editorials showing Gordon has always fought the Municipal Light Plant and it is said he has done this on account of being favorable to the Light, Heat & Power Ca, a corporation. t , : Coming back to Billy Blodgett, his veracity (or lack of it) is well known. It was at the Shelbyville republican convention that the chairman was petitioned by certain men to refuse Blodgett the privileges of the convention. They said he would not treat them fair, as he had been misrepresenting them in his writings, v , ' And . this is the type of a man brought into the local campaign in an attempt to boom Gordojf. Verily, thJ denizens of the tower of Babel must have been politicians, such strange bedmates politics'makes, It looks, as -if Gordon, through'the medium of Billy Blodgett. was going to try to make one last stab to gain strength in this race. But the people know Billy well enough so considering that he got his "information" from Bennett, the story will not be taken seriously. , .

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CONFESSION MAY SAVE MPT. HAHIS Story Told by Mrs. HaTns Makes Deep Impression Upon the Jury. STATEMENT MADE TODAY ATTORNEY M'INTYRE FOR THE DEFENSE STATES THAT HE IS CONFIDENT HIS CLIENT WILL , BE ACQUITTED. .NewYorkv May .1. "Captain Peter C. Hains," Jr.; my client, has been saved,' I believe, by the Introduction into the evidence of the confession of his wife, Claudia Libbey Hains. That remarkable document shows that he was not responsible any longer when he shot and killed William E. Annis." This statement was made today by John F. Mclntyre, chief : counsel for Capt. Hains, when his trial was resumed before Justice Garrelson in the supreme court at Flushing. "I feel already thatthere is no danger of the law depending the life of Capt. Peter C. Hains for that of William E. Annis, Mr. Mclntyre continued, "The awlul story of the -wrong perpetrated on the captain in known to the jury. "These twelve men shall hear more of it, details that may cause another scene in court because of the condition of the captain. Could any man stand the narration of such facts in public? The captain will go free if his mind does not become utterly destroyed by the agony he is undergoing." KILLED BY A Fatal Railroad Accident 0c- ' curs This Morning at Indianapolis. :" FATHER AND SON KILLED Indianapolis, May 1. W. E. Dodd and his son, .Ernest Dodd, , were killed by Monon train. No. 31, at Twenty-fourtb-street," and the Monon tracks ac T:JH) o'cloMc this morning. Mrs. Emma Dodd.Nthe wife and mother, sustained injurWfrom which she will probably die.-. V ' :. The Dodds, were driving into the city from Mafoft -Park, 'with .'market produce. They were in a buggy. . r When they approached . the crossing a Lake Erie & Western train was pulling across the street. Mr. Dodd drove his horse around the caboose of the freight train.- The Monon train, mov ing in the same direction as the f eight, struck the , buggy and hurled the occupants out Mr. Dodd and his son were thrown in the same direction, a distance of about 63 feet Both were Instantly killed. Both of Mrs. Dodd's leggs were broken and her shoulder crushed. She was nlared on the engine and hurried Into the city, and taken to the city hospital. . The buggy was demolished and the horse killed. SIGNOR CARASA SIGNED. London, May Gtznnr Har ass, the new Italian traorv made a most successful (appearance at Covent Garden lastTTlght in "CavaUeria Rnsticana." Oscar RinamMR'n m. gaged nlm for aa. imrrinan tour

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"MAY DAY" FOUND PARIS UNDER ARMS SMM Unrest of Labor Has for Some Time Caused the Govcrnment Trouble - , HAVE CALLED IN TROOPS VIOLENT ACTIONS NOT ANTICIPATED BUT THE AUTHORITIES HAVE PREPARED FOR ANY KIND OF TROUBLE. aris, , MaTl.-"Mapay;found Paris presenting the appearance of an armed camp. The unrest of labor; fomented by diverse political interests and cliques, has for ' some time past been causing the - government keen disquietude. Troops have been called in from' the outlying garrisons, notably Versailles and St. Germains, and posted so as to be immediately available to cope with disorder in any part of the city. Other measures have been taken as well. The police for weeks past have been making ready and the authorities are apprised , of the- plans made for gatherings in every section of the city. None of these - so far as is known, "contemplate violent proceedings, but the authorities are prepared for any contingency. An elaborate automobile transport service has been arranged and big cars containing troops and quick-firing guns are ready for instaneous service. The ' leaders" of the General Federation of Labor announced that they would call a twenty-four hour strike for today.. With their announcement laimed intent to precipitate or to lend encouragement to revolutionary sentiment. While the authorities believe that they are sin(Continued on Page Two.) REGULAR JAIIUARY ; WEATHER OFFERED Snowed Today ' in -a hearted Manner. HalfThe first day of May resembled .the first of January in the kind of weather provided. It snowed in a halfhearted manner for more than an hour this morning. There was not enough of the beautiful to cover the ground, but' it was sufficient to - make known that Old . Mother. Goose' has not exhausted her flock. TOLLEY ENTERED HOT GUILTY PLEA Young Man Charged Stealing $30. With A plea of not guilty to the charge of grand larceny, ; was - entered In J the Wayne circuit court today by Robert Tolley, - Tolley was arraigned and the plea entered by his attorney. He la accused of stealing $3 in currency from James F. Happy, agent for thi Singer Sewing , Machine company. Poaeeutor . Ladd - has not. -decided whether to noiievtbe charge aaalnst Tolley because of his mental condition or not Tolley is a neat appearing j

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GERMAN CONSUL AT RICHMOND IS A DEATH VICTIM

John Nicholas Zeyen, One of The Best Known Residents Of This City, Died Suddenly Last Night. HEART Dl Deceased Echte many, In Languages. John Nicholas Zeyen, aged 69. one of the most prominent local German fit Izens and for many' years a leading merchant tailor of this city, died this morning at 5:30 o'clock at his-borne. 431 South Fifth street, from heart trou ble. Death resulted suddenly. When he retired last evening, he was feeling as well as usual. During the night his wife awakened and found him breathing heavily. After walking the floor for a few minutes he again laid down and within a short time died. Coro ner Bramkamp was called - and pro nounced death due to heart trouble. Mr. Zeyen was one of the best e cated citizens of the city, having uatea from the University at Banter nach, Germany, which was established in the seventh century. He devoted his attention to the languages, history and theology, during his university career and also did some Work, in art. For many years he has been acting as German vice consul at Richmond, be ing under the German consul at On cinnati. Funeral onyTuesda. Mr. Zeyen Is suvived by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Zeyen. four sons, Joseph, George, Leo and Laurance; two daughters, the Misses Ursula and Dorothy, and one brother. Joseph, of this city. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9:30, at St Andrew's chureh. Solemn requiem mass will be observed. Rev. Father Roell will have charge of the services, probably assist ed by others. .The burial will be In St Andrew's cemetery. Friends may call at the residence any time after 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Upon completing his course in the Echternach University at the age of 19, he came to this city, direct from Germany, and engaged ' in the tailoring business. , His brother, Joseph Zeyen, had been in the city for some time and encouraged his younger brother to come here. He arrived in August, 1858. and later went to Centerville. which was then the county seat and filed application blanks for naturali zation. - He opened a merchant tailoring establishment at 51 1 Main street. in 1851, and was located in this room for SO years. In connection with this business he became a' notary, public and did a large business among the Germans. -O While in school, he had studied English, French, Spanish, Greek, German, Italian and other languages and was well versed in Latin also. He was often called on to act as translator for different local firms. ' Another business which he was instrumental in making a success was the. Quaker City Building and Loan company. ' He had been president of this organization for 12 years or more. He was r also agent for numerous steamship lines and had done a large business with the local Germans, who returned to the fatherland on visits. During his younger days, Mr. Zeyen found much pleasure In writing for newspapers, and at one time contributed articles for the Sunday edition of the old Register.. Of late years he has devoted his spare moments to painting, doing work In oil and crayon. His scenes -were almost entirely landscape.' - ' Since a resident of this dty, he had always been prominently Identified with St Andrew's church. For a number of years he had served- a trustee, and resigned only last January, declining to accept another term because of old age. v About twelve years ago be wrote a history of the church, which Was published. .., ; r The many friends of Mr. Zeyen will no doubt ' be much surprised at his death He was apparently -in good

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HEAVY WIND STORMS ' . FOLLOW THE CYCLONE The Damage Done to Property In Dixieland Will Run Intc The Millions, It Is Now Estimated. ' VILLAGES ARE SWEPT AWAY ALL VESTIGE OF HILLSBORO, GA IS SAID TO HAVE BEEN LITERALLY WIPED OFF THE FACE OF THE MAP. , Atlanta. Ga. May 1. With telegraph and , telephone wires down and communication practically destroyed, in the cyclone tone of the Mississippi Valley, it Is impossible today to get details of the devastation wrought by storms. Today It is estimated that th? number of dead will reach two hun- . . . . . . . . area ana in some naris r inn unuin gales of wind and heavy rain stormt are following In the wake of the cyclone. ' la Sweeping Eastward. Wind and rain storms are reported from Raleigh. N. C. and Richmond, Va. The tail of the tornadoes seems to be sweeping eastward through the south, but " losing - the furious force which wrought such havoc in Arkansas. Tennessee and Geogta. Thedamage to property will reach farinto millions and it will take nths for town and , cities In '.the path of the storms to 'regain their normal appearance. -. Entire villages have been wiped out Fully fifty people met death in Tennessee and the damage will go to a million at least , All vestige of Hillsboro, Gil, Is said to be wiped off the map. Twelve dead bodies have been found In Giles county and tons of debris Is scattered over the ground. DEATH AND RUIN. Memphis. Tenn., May 1. Death and devastation followed the cyclones, tornadoes and electrical storms which visited more than 40 towns Thrusday and Friday. - Untold damage has been done In a vast territory extending from the little village of Caddo Gap, In Northern Arkansas, near the Mississippi river line, to many points in. Mississippi and West Tennessee. fgu arwaaw v apws at Caddo Gapv 8everal lives were lost in Wheatley, Ark., near Brlnkley. where the entire town was wrecked. The entire family of John Young, four In all. perished at Marlon. With fearful intensity the cydoo struck the neighborhood . about Horn Lake, Miss. . Houses were picked np and tossed about Giant trees -were uprooted and thousands of dollars damage was done. , Relief Parties Organized. ' . F. L. Wright of Horn Lake, began the organization of relief parties, and, assisted by R-'" R Scott and German Baker, the work of burying "the dead and : aiding the Injured was begun. Scenes of frightful devastation were on all sides. : ' ! Negroes living .on . the larger plantations . suffered ' seriously, losing homes and barns. ' - : i The wind blew a giant tree across the Illinois -Central 4rck. and a negro, caught in its branches, though both legs were crushed, bnrely had time to flag the Chicago limited, which would have been wrecked bet for the aegro's bravery- ' - At Medina, Tenn., four are dead and a whole family of six are so badly Injured that they are expected to die. At Clarksville, Tenn J, an aged man was blown 200 yards from his wrecked home and his body was found this morning. , ii- - A church was wrecked and several houses were blown away at Wheatley, Ark. Several persons were kWed. ' Centerville. ' Tenn, . was rased and 20 persons were killed. - Five are reported killed Bear Frank lin. Tennessee. - ; "-: - At Hillsboro. Tenn, four persons were killed in one house. The town practically was destroyed. . Three paupers were killed when the Pauper Home at Somerville, , Tcbol. was blown down.' : At Laconi. near Somerville, women were killed. V- . . . " , : At Mariana. Ark, six killed and a number of strayed. ": - "-' ' - Bells. Tenn, and vicinity txStsnX severely. The storm passed 'five miles aoatn of Bellaj leartes a. trail of death- and destruction. - r " Rebuilt But to Fall Again. . Many boose.' jurt rebuilt from tea

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