Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 337, 12 October 1909 — Page 1

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oUN-TELEGRAM. VOL. XXXIV. NO. 337. RICHMOND. IND., TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 12, 1909. SINGLE COPT, 8 CENTS.

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Reports Received Today From Jacksonville, Fla., Report That a Reign of Terror Is Existing Now in Storm-swept Key West and That More Than Fifty Vessels of All Descriptions Have Disappeared and the Crews and Passengers Are Probably Lost Survivors Suffering.

VANDALS RAIDED THE DEMOLISHED KEY WEST HOMES Martial Law Has Been Declared on the Island and the Government Will Forward The Federal Troops. A WIRELESS MESSAGE RELATES CONDITIONS Terrible Hurricane Strikes IIIFated City Yesterday Afternoon and It Raged Several Hours. (American News Service) Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 12. Reports received here today estimated the loss of human life in the hurricane around Key West will reach fifteen hundred. More than fifty vessels of all sizes are reported destroyed and many sailors missing. Wires are greatly crippled. Vessels carrying largo passenger lists are days over due and not yet heard from. At some points the wind reached a velocity of a hundred miles an hour and awful devastation resulted. Key , West is under martial law and many looters have been summarily shot. .Cold weather Is adding to the sufferings of the victims of the stormswept area. Property loss at Key West will total three hundred thousand dollars. A REIGN OF TERROR. New Orleans, Oct. 12. A wireless bulletin from an unidentified vessel off southwest Florida coast, says 800 lives were lost off Key West coast by drowning. "Chaos and terror" were the last words of the Interrupted message. Tampa telephones that a reign of terror exists at Key West. The storm demolished homes are being plundered. Regular troops have been asked for, and Washington has authorized the game. SNOW IN THE NORTH. Chicago, Oct. 12. Snow fell here, at Battle Creek and other Michigan points today, as well as throughout northern Indiana. KEY WEST STRICKEN. Key West, Oct 12. Key West is a City in mourning. - Its children are homeless and scattered. Hundreds of Jts buildings are in ruins. Scores of lives are believed to have been lost in the West Indian hurricane which raged here all day yesterday. Warnings of the approaching storm were given early when word was received of the havoc wrought in Havana by the hurricane which was headed this way. No special preparation was made to withstand the gale beyond the making fast of shipping In the harbor and finding safe anchorage for the small craft. When the first puff of the hurricane struck the city, however, its residents realized that the blow they were In for was unusually severe. The wind soon gained a velocity of 60 to 80 miles an hour, with occasional spurts exceeding 100 miles. Rain fell in blinding sheets, and the aea was lashed to fury by the wind. Houses Were Crushed. Houses In exposed places gave way to the violence of the gale and collapsed like buildings of cards. The wind was laden with flying timber from their ruins. People, terror-stricken, sought safety in the open, where In many cases it is believed they met death. Minutes dragged Into hours, but the fury of the storm was unabated until late In the afternoon, when the sky began to clear, but the sea continued Its work of destruction. By 6 o'clock the situation had so much Improved that a mass meeting was held to organize seach and rescue parties. The mayor proclaimed martial law, calling out the Key West Guards to patrol the city. An appeal for aid and troops has been sent to the governor of the state And also to the federal government at Washington. People Flee From City. Chaos reigns on every hand and few people remain In their homes, hundreds of which have either been totally wrecked or damaged. Much concern is felt for the 2.000 or B.000 men working on the Florida East

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Coast railroad, being built on the keys from the mainland to Key West, where three years ago the works were badly damaged and 140 men lost their lives. All efforts of the officials of the Florida East Coast railroad here to get in communcation with the men working on the Keys have been in vain. Between 2,500 and 3.O0O workmen ars employed on the construction work on the Keys, where there Is a slight protection from the fury of the storm. At Tampla, Fla., much apprehension is felt for the safety of the Mallory Line steamer Lampasas and the P. and O. steamer Olivette. The Olivett, bound from Tampa to Havana, was spoken to yesterday morning at $ o'clock by wireless, but nothing has been heard from her since. The Lampasas was due to reach here at noon yesterday. Other Steamers Caught. Two of the big Southern Pacific passenger steamers plying between New York and New Orleans are in the midst of a hurricane. One is the Momus, with a large list of summer tourists, which sailed from New York Saturday morning. TRIBUTE T0 PAIGE Beautiful Memorial Service Held Today by the Wayne County Bar. A RESOLUTION PREPARED One of the most appropriate and beautiful memorials ever paid to a member of the Wayne County Bar association, upon his death, was that paid this morning by the attorneys to Ralmero Paige, who died Sunday at Indianapolis, as a result of an operation. Mr. Paige, while not active, from a professional standpoint, was well and kindly known by every member of the bar, which organization feels deeply his loss. expressions of condolence and sympathy were drawn up by a special committee and read in court this morning by John L. Rupe. Following the reading of the committee's expressions, they were approved and accepted by the bar association. Thomas J. Study, Perry J. Freeman, John L. Rupe, Judge Henry C. Fox, C. B. Lindemuth and others also spoke concerning Mr. Paige, all extolling his good qualities and regretting very much his untimely death. A GENEROUS ACTION The prize money won by Lawrence D. Commons, proprietor of the CmMons' Stock Farm at Centerville, in the horse show, held under the auspices of the Fall Festival association, has been turned back to the association. The prizes amounted to about $30. HOSPITAL

The annual Hospital Tag Day, which has for several years past been so successfully managed by the Ladies' Aid Society of Reid Memorial Hospital, has been appointed by the ladies this year for Thursday, October 21st. One of the chief needs of the Hospital and the people of the city, who have friends there, has been ami is, some convenient and Inexpensive means of transportation to and from the institution. A year or more ago a corporation was formed to provide a means of cheap transportation about the city which it was hoped might supply this need concerning the Hospital. A large electric machine was purchased by this company which proved impracticable and no substantial benefit was realized from it. The Hospital had nothing to do with the purchase of this conveyance, nor with the company, except some of the trustees were stockholders in the company as individuals. The ladles of the Aid Society of the Hospital have determined. In case the donations by our citizens, are aa generous as they hope for, to devote the proceeds of this year's Tag Day, to providing a suitable conveyance, to be run to and from the Hospital, to be owned and controlled by the institution and for its benefit. The purpose and plan of the ladies is, to provide such means of transportation to and from the Hospital primarily for the use and benefit of such of our citizens who have friends there, or who wish to visit the institution and who do not own private conveyances. It is purposed that such conveyance shall be controlled by the Hospital management and run to and from the institution at convenient hours, for a nominal fare of not more than ten cents each way per passenger. While such means of transportation is intended primarily for the class of citizens referred to, it will of course be open to the use of all citizens alike, who wish to visit the Hospital for any purpose, or to those who wish to use it between the points it will run. The physicians of the city generally, and all who are familiar with the Hospital work, are in hearty sympathy with this purpose of the ladies, because all realize that it will supply a long felt need, both of the Hospital and all our citizens who have occasion to visit the Institution for any purpose.

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A FINE ADDRESS DELIVERED LAST NIGHT BY WALKER Prominent Jurist Speaks to Members of the Commercial Club on Benefit of Municipal Research. WAS FIRST MEETING OF WINTER SEASON He Advised Inventories of the City's Property and Was Surprised When Told That Was the Custom Here. Judge Merle Walker, of Indianapolis, made a strong, practical and interesting address last evening at the first open meeting of the Commercial club for the season of 1000-10, on the subject of municipal research. There was a fair sized attendance and everybody enjoyed the speaker. Business to come before the club was deferred until later this month, at which time there will be a called meeting. It was intended to take up the matter of holding a May Festival here next spring, but in deference to Judg3 Walker, this was not considered. Not all of Judge Walker"s statements about municipalities and their management, were typical of local conditions, but because they were true of the majority of the municipal governments, they went unchallenged. B. B. Johnson, member of the board of works, corrected Judge Walker on one or two occasions. Meeting of Benefit. That the meeting resulted in much good, was evidenced from the expressions given in favor of municipal research, by members of the club who spoke, including William Dudley Foulke, N. C. Heironimus and Pettis A. Reid, members of the municipal research committee of the club; John F. McCarthy, president of the club, and others. Judge Walker, in discussing the subject of municipal research, dwelt on the general conditions more than the specified. But, however, he illustrated his points with conditions existing in different large cities, where municipal research had been tried out. He said that such research had been found to be practical in every instance where it had been tried, up to date, and he encouraged the local club and, more especially, its committee, to take active steps along these lines. He advised an inventory be taken of all the city possesses and was some what surprised when informed that the city had but recently adopted such a procedure. He said that the out-going administration shuld give to the in(Continued on Page Seven.) TAG DAY

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OCT. 12 CHESTY: IS COLUMBUS AND FIRSTJNOW UAY Four Hundred and Seventeen Years Ago This Date Prominent Genoa Citizen Discovered America. TODAY DADDY WINTER DISCOVERS RICHMOND Only One Honor Lost by the Date Now in Our Midst It Was Not Coldest Day of Present Season. While everyone is shiverin around a little bit of a blue blaze in the grate and making a careful invoice of their winters supply of clothing and exclaiming "what a terrifically cold day it is," it might be interesting to note that today is not the coldest day thus far this fall, that is from a standpoint of low temperature. However, this date, October 12. is somewhat chesty over the fact that it is the four hundred and seventeenth anniversary of the discovery of America by that prominent citizen of Genoa, Italy, Mr. C. Columbus; also because in this present year it marked the first snow flurry of the season. At day light this morning the thermometer at the water works pumping station east of the city registered 32 degrees. Week before last the mercury dropped to 30 degrees, although the cold was not as noticeable then as now. The cold northwest wind which has been blowing at a fearful velocity all through the day is responsible for the great difference and while it has no effect on the thermometer, It has a visable effect on pedestrians who are forced to brave the elements without their winter overcoats and who are garbed as they were during the hottest portion of the summer months. Ice on Milk Bottles. The ice on more than one milk bottle which had been left standing out in the summer kitchen all night, had to be broken by the housewife on arising this morning. Ice also formed on the window panes during the night. In fact almost everything and everybody bore that frosty, half frozen appearance today. Furs were removed from their bed of moth balls. There were a few straw hats in evidence, worn by those who refused to believe that summer was over and winter had really set in. The wearers of the straw lids were subject ed to an unlimited amount of ridicule by the more comfortably clad. The weather man promises still colder weather for tomorrow and there is no use hoping for the present cold snap to abate for several days at least, it is said. It would not be at all surprising if It would snow again tonight. New York, Oct- 12. Italian-American patriotic societies and - various civic societies numbering 20,000 men paraded today in honor of Christopher Columbus, marking the first celebration of Columbns day, mhich was made a legal holiday at the last session of the state legislature.

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Marry "Pink Pajama Girl"

James M. Barrie, Scottish playwright and novelist, author of "Peter Pan," who Is about to be parted from his wife, once a popular actress. May Ansell. Charges of Infidelity have been made by both man and wife; he alleging that Mrs. Barrie was in love with a former suitor for her hand, Gilbert Cannan, whom the Barrie's adopted into their home following success achieved by her on the London stage. Miss Chase was the original "pink pajama" girl of the sensational "Liberty Belles' production, staged in New York several years ago, in which character she is seen in the picture. Friends of the playwright have petitioned the London newspapers to publish the least possible news concerning the forthcoming actions at law to be brought by each of the Barries against the other. Mrs. Barrie is pictured just above the photo of her husband.

LAY CORNER STONE Ceremony at New St. Mary's Church Will Take Place .October 31. BISHOP MAY BE PRESENT The tentative date for the laying of the corner stone of St. Mary's church. Eighth and North A street, has been set for Sunday, October 31. All preparations for the event have not been completed as yet, owing to the fact that it is not positive that Bishop Chatard of the Indianapolis diocese can be here on the above date. The date for the laying of the corner stone depends much on Bishop Chatard. It will be set on the date when he can be here. Bishop Chatard has given encouragement to local members of the church that he can be here on the above date. The principal part of the exercises will be taken by Bishop Chatard. He will be assisted by Father Mattingly, and his assistant, as well as a number of visiting Catholic ministers. The day will be made a big event In the circles of the church and preparations for caring for visitors are already being made. The ladies' societies of the church will serve dinner and supper for the visitors. The corner stone has arrived and may be seen. It will be set in position on the southeast corner of the church, facing North A street. CRANE LEAVES POST American Minister Resigns at The Request of Secretary of State. ACTION IS UNPRECEDENTED (American Xews Service) Washington, Oct. 12. The state department this afternoon announced the resignation of Charles R. Crane as minister to China. It la stated that the resignation of Crane was demanded by Secretary of State Knox. This action is unprecedented In American history. - -

H. ARMSTRONG DEAD

Well Known Milton Man Dies At Odd Fellows' Home, Greensburg. MAKES A LAST REQUEST (Palladium Special) Milton, Ind., Oct 12. Harmon Arm strong, aged 86 years, a former resl dent of Milton, died early this morn ing at the Odd Fellows home in Greensburg. In accordance with his wishes the body will be brought to this place for funeral services and burial. While on a visit to his sister. Mrs. J. L. White, in Milton, several weeks ago, Mr. Armstrong stated that when he died he wanted his body brought to Milton and placed in the old M. E. church until the time of the burial. The body will arrive this evening and his request will be granted. Mr. Armstrong was born In Pennsylvania ami came to Milton from that 6tate about fifty years ago. He was a highly esteemed member of the Methodist church and prominently affiliated with the local order of Odd Fellows who will have charge of the funeral arrangements. For the past five years Mr. Armstrong has been residing at Greensburg. He is survived by one son and one daughter. The funeral will probably take place Thursday afternoon. HAD A LEG In attempting to get out of the way of a street car at the corner of Ninth and Main streets last evening, Orville Weaver caught the front wheel of his bicycle in the car track and was thrown to the brick pavement, breaking his right leg just above the ankle. The accident occurred about 5 o'clock. Young Weaver was carried Into a nearby drug store and a physician was called who attended to the injury. The boy was later removed to his home. 445 South Twelfth ctreet In the city ambulance. The break is not regarded as a particularly serious one. THE WEATHER. J INDIAN A Cloudy Wednesday, colder.

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LARCENY CHARGE: SENTENCE SMITH Latter Greatly Affected, Evi dently Believing He Would Escape on State's Evidence Grounds. JUNK DEALER ASKS . .. FOR A JURY TRIAL Young Jaffe Is Charged With Having Received From the Colored Man, $300 Worth Of Stolen Brass. William Smith, colored, and Samuel Jaffe, a Junk dealer, were arraigned In the circuit court this morning, on Indictments of the grand jury, charring grand larceny. Smith plead guilty and was sentenced to Michigan City for an indeterminate term of two to fourteen years, while Jaffe demanded a jury trial. Jaffe is being defende! by Henry U. Johnson, while the state is represented by Prosecuting Attorney Charles Ladd; his deputy, R. K. Shlveley and Byram Robbins. It Is probable that the case will not go to th jury until tomorrow sometime. After the reading of the grand Jury indictment against Smith, the defendant was interrupted In his plea of guilty by poor attorney, p. J. Free man. After a private consultation. Smith was allowed to plead guilty and receive sentence. The Indictment o which he plead guilty charged him with stealing brass from the Richmond City Water Works Company and Charles Johannlng. Smith stated tm the court that he ts 60 years old. -Was Much Affected. Following the sentence of the court, which besides the penitentiary term Included a fine of S3 and disfranchisement for five years, he was almost overcome with emotion. It Is thought that Smith anticipated he would be released for state's evidence against Jaffe. When 8amuel Jaffe. was . arraigned he entered, through his attorney, a plea of not guilty. He Is charged with grand larceny. Mr. Johnson then examined the Jury. He evidenced much anxiety whether any members of the jury had been Influenced by press accounts of the arrest of the two men. The Jury, as acceptable to both sides. Includes the following: William Rlgsby. Lafayette Beeson, John Thorn burg. William C. Harris. Ora Hlnshaw. Frank Englebert. Henry 8eikman. Nathan Davis, Daniel Tice, John Ellason, Scott Lichty and Benjamin F. Gardner. A number of jurors were dismissed, including Alexander Gormon, former superintendent of police. JAPAN HDD UIICLE SIM RUFFLED IIP? Wall Street Hears Today That The Relations Are Very . Strained. JAP AMBASSADOR IS GOKE BUT FIRST SECRETARY OF EMBASSY STATES THAT THE CURRENT RUMOR IS NOTHING BUT JUST NONSENSE. Washington. Oct. 12. The prevalent In Wall street that the relations between the United States sal Japan are greatly strained, although both governments are doing their best to avoid giving confirmation to the fact at this time, and that as a result Japan Is accumulating a gold war fund similar to that of Germany, paring a heavy premium for gold in this country, with a view to probable early contingencies, was received here with the greatest Interest. Brands Story Falsa. Baron Takahira, the Japanese minister to the United States, sailed for Japan only a short time ago. Mr. Kelshlro Matsul. the counsellor to the etnbassy. Is absent from the city, but Mr. Masano Hanihara. the first secretary, when seen at the embassy this morning, said, when asked about the deport: "Can anyone conceive anything mors Improbable or ridiculous than that Japan and the United States may go to war. What possible foundation can there be for such a rumor? Japaa Is not accumulating a gold war fund. Why should she? "The report circulated In Wall street yesterday afternoon was evidently for the purpose of giving some one an opportunity to turn It to profitable account and sell stocks. That this was the fact is pretty clearly shown by the fall In the price of Northern securities, which. It Is said, fell off yesterday. Japan and the United States will contlsas to be at

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