Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 339, 14 October 1909 — Page 1

MICHMONB FA3L1LABI1TM 4 ND 3TJN-TKLTEGR A M. RICHMOND, IXD., THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 14, 1909. VOL. XXXIV. XO.339. SINCS IjE COPY, 2 CENTS.

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BOYAL PMAGE AT MMB TOMY

Demonstrations and Threats Following the Executon of Dr. Francisco Ferrer Have So Alarmed the Authorities In the Spanish Capital That Madrid, Barcelona ah i Oth-; er Important Cities Have Been Practically Placed Under Martial Law to Fight Down any Possible Uprising..

ALFONSO DID HOT APPROVE OF THE COORSE PORSOED However the Youthful King, a Democratic Man, Was Overruled by His, Ministers in Ferrer Execution. STRICT CENSORSHIP IS NOW MAINTAINED Catholic Churches Throughout Kingdom Heavily Guarded As Church Party Not in Public Favor Now. (American News Service) Madrid, Spain, (Via courier to Mendaye, France) Oct. 14. The palace is fn a reign of terror. The demonstrations and threats following the execu tion of Dr. Francisco Ferrer at Barcelona, have alarmed the authorities to such an extent that Madrid, Barcelona and other important points are virtually under marshal law. The palace guard baa been doubled, and a cordon of troopers surrounds the grounds. Every precaution la being taken to prevent the radicals from avenging the death of the Barcelona schoolmaster with the life of the king. King Ajfonso,': who it is now reported, opposed the carrying out of the death sentence, but was over-ruled by the ministers; has ,not left the palace. Not at any time since he ascended the throne, has the king, whose life has been marked by almost democratic freedom, been so hedged in by guard. All Spain is In turmoil. The shots before which the' schoolmaster, convicted of leading the 'riots of last summer. fell, have sent a tremor throughout Europe, but the center of disturbance is within the borders of Alfonso's domain. 8trict Censorship. The censorship is strict, but in spite of the efforts of the government to keep the facts quiet, news of disorder and revolutionary rumblings and warnings reach Madrid almost hourly. Every Catholic church In the country Is protected by troops. The Radicals, In spite of the pope's attempted intercession, lay the blame for the Ferrer affair on the church party and the other conservative and reactionary forces allied with that faction. 8pain today is threatened with a general uprising before which the riots in Barcelona will pale into Insignificance. The government, torn between the crisis at home and the Moroccan situation, is in a dilemma. Every avail- ' able troop is held in readiness for action, but it is feared that even with the maximum force, a reversal in Africa would prove disastrous. The war office is not in a position to send another man to Melilla. Case Is Very Grave. So grave is the case that the rich and well-to-do youths of Madrid and other cities are organizing into military companies, ready to go Into action at the first sign of an uprising. There have been several arrests al ready, although no overt act has been attempted, save tor a few minor dls turbances. A bomb factory was dis covered today and enough explosives to blow the palace to bits was taken by the authorities, but it is feared that it an outburst comes, the revolutionists will be found amply supplied with arms and explosives. The quiet that marks the surface of the situation today is the most ominous feature. Every move toward the concentration of the people has been foiled by the police, and many have been injured and some killed in the skirmishes, but today there has as yet ben no outward manifestation. It is believed, however, that the leaders of the radicals are preparing to carry out their threats of vengeance, while their followers occupy the attention of the police. 4 ' Situation Turbulent. "k-"2B other parts of Spain the situation Store turbulent Denunciatory meethave been inaugurated, and brok..7 . up in disorder,', and according to 7 rumors a collision with the radicals was narrowly averted. Only the presence of a strong military force prevented Ferrer from being rescued from Montjuich before his execution yesterday morning. Mounted soldiers patrol the streets constantly and guns are In readiness to repel any mob.

Within the fortress infantry regiments are bivouacked. j Maura a Dictator. Premier Maura is the directing hand

of the government in this crisis. It, is he who has rushed the preparations for the Quelling of a revolution and. as it was he who insisted on the carrying out of the death sentence on the courtmartialed school teacher. It Is said today that the execution of FerniT woo haatoneri tn nrevebt. the Initercession of foreign poweri over the protests of the Spanish ambassadors. The Pope, who had had the ambassador to the Vatican sounded jwas about to intercede. King Emmanual of Italy who also inquired through the representative of Alfonso at the quirinual.., what the Spanish monarchs attitude ; vould be, was ready to ask leniency. In spite of an adverse today. Air Madrid today is waiting for the first outbreak. Civil war is regarded as inevitable. HE LOOTS A BANK THEN ENDED LIFE Chicago Agog Over Daring Act Of Man in a Sealskin Overcoat FOILED BY AUTOMOBILE MACHINE USED BY ARISTOCRATIC ROBBER FAILED TO WORK AFTER "THE JOB? AND CROWD SURROUNDS HIM. f"; - Chicago, 111., Oct. 14. Few hold-ups of a bank have surpassed In daring and up-to-dateness one which took; place within the doors of the private bank of David ML Erskine & Co., at Highland Park, yesterday afternoon just as the doors were being closed for the day. With a powerful $10,000 motor car waiting to whisk him away from pursuers, a young man, as yet unidenti fied, but dressed in the height of fashion, attempted to strip the bank of its $15,000 or more of deposits and reHe succeeded in securing a little over $oOO and getting out of the bank safe ly. With as much calmness as if he were about to start out on a pleasure spin he jumped Into the front seat of the machine, saying to the chauffeur: All right, Fred, go ahead." Here blind luck struck hard the cold weather had silenced the machine. Hi3 chauffeur could not start the engine. While the chauffeur tugged at the crank, the alarm was spread, a crowd gathered, fire was opened and the aristocratic holdup man retreated to the cover of a shed. Five minutes later the man was dead. f Ends. His Own Life. Driven from on place of conceal ment to another he at length came out of cover, crossed the tracks of the Chi cago and Milwaukee Electric railroad, which runs by the aide of the bank, and after receiving a wound in his left side he leaped up against a fence, faced his pursuers, who poured a volley In his direction, placed his magazine in his mouth anl ended his life and prob ably a career of fventful years In the game of crine. J Who the nan fas remained a mys tery up to i late hour today. With the exceptio ofjtwo hotel bills, one from the It Salte Hotel and another from the Rleigl Hotel, Washington. D. C, whehwere made out to L. Harrl son and Motlair garrison, respectively, found in tn pockets of a sealskin-lined borrowed fercoat, nothing was found to name tl man. His desdptions Is as follows: Height 6 feet, werht 180 pounds, complexion blond. Siall scar on left cheek and one two tshes long on left side of tha neck. Eir straight, soft and parted on the rtreme left side. Features regular, lose curved slightly downward, est large and set close to the head, yes blue and large. Hands small at soft. Finger nails manicured. ;feet small and arched. VICfM IHTIFIED American News Service) Tlveian, R. I, Oct. 14. The young girl vicm of the Bulger marsh murder mjtery was today identified by Mrs S-ah GrinneU of Fall River, Mass., ! her stepdaughter. Julia GrinneU ho has been missing since August She is positive of her identificatla Julia was nineteen years old. frstery still surrounds the mur-

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WOLF IS CALLING BUT CITIZENS DO HOT ASSIST POOB

"Bread Line" Has Already Formed at the Associated Charities, But Organization Is Without Money. DEPLORABLE STATE IN A WEALTHY CITY Funds for the Winter Cam paign Are Needed and If Money Is Not Raised Soon, Poor Will Suffer Much. Richmond, one of the wealthiest communities of the state, with an assessed valuation placed at $ 14,000,000, is neglecting its poor. The recent cold snap has borne this out, and many poor families in the city are in" dire need of assistance, in order that they may he as warm, wel fed and comfortable as some of the more fortunate citizens. The "bread" line at the Associated Charities headquarters, South Fifth street, has been disappointed considerably in the last few d-ys. owing to the fact that this organization has noth ing to give. Money is needed immediately. The exact amount wanted Is $2,000, of which the soliciting committee has already raised a portion, but has been denied the use of it until the entire amount is secured. Clothing, especially that suitable for children, so they may attend school, or remain at their homes in comfort, is wanted. Providing a supply of this could be had inrmedlat ery, the charitable organization could meet most of the present demands. Clothing Is Needed. Undoubtedly there is plenty of old clothing in the city to comfortably clothe all the poor. Such as is brought to the headquarters is not in all cases, desirable, because the contributors seem to think that the most delapidated Bhoes, underwear and outer clothing Is sufficient to prevent ths poor from being chilled. Mrs. Elizabeth Candler, probation officer, stated this . morning, that any who desired to give could do so, by notifying the headquarters, either by letter or telephone, and that the association would gladly send after the offering. Food and fuel is also essential. As there are no available funds in the treasury, neither can be purchased. The demand made on Wayne township trustee, James Howarth, for fuel, food and money in the last few days has given him an insight on the duties of the trustee in such matters. The demand of the poor is made earlier1 this year than last, although fortunately, the demands are no greater in proportion than In previous years. CONSERVATION PLAN Trustees Took No Action Today,' But Will Consider Matter Soon. FAVOR BOYS' CORN CLUB The township trustees discussed several subjects of interest this morning at their meeting with county superintendent C. W. Jordan. The trustees had planned to discuss conservation principles by planting shade, forest and fruit trees along the highways of the county, but owing to the lateness of the hour, the question was laid over until the next meeting. The trustees received with favor the plans of the Wayne County Corn Club's general committee for the organization of the boys in the various townships. Arrangements will be made by each trustee for the holding of parents day, at which time parents will be invited to attend school in a body. M'CARHEN VERY LOW (American News Service) New York, Oct. 14. Senator Patrick H McCarren was very near death this afternoon, according to a private statement made by his physician. Dr. Peter Hughes, at St. Catherine hospital, where the senator is, following an operation for appendicitis. THE WEATHER. INDIANA Cloudy Friday; rising tenv ..- perature. ..

Where Taft

GARDNER FOR IS HOURS HELD DOT Because of Set Determination Of One Member, Jury in the Jaffe Case Had an All Night Session. ACQUITTAL VERDICT IS RENDERED TODAY After Report of the Jurymen Court Immediately Announced Junk Dealer Had To Answer New Charge. For sixteen hours, Benjamin Gardner, a well known resident of the county, who served on the jury sitting in the case of the State against Samuel Jaffe, a junk dealer, charged by a grand jury indictment with grand larceny, held out for conviction against the eleven other jurymen who were for acquittal. This morning a little before 9 o'clock Mr. Gardner was induced to change his vote and Jaffe was acQuitted on the eighth ballot. The state Immediately announced that Jaffe would be arraigned on still another count of grand larceny tomorrow in the circuit court. This afternoon it was announced this case would be dismissed. The case went to the. jury yesterday afternoon about 5:30 o'clock after the instructions of Judge Fox had been read. The first ballot resulted in a vote of 10 to 2 for acquittal and the next ballot, taken a few minutes afterwards was 11 to 1 for acquittal, Mr. Gardner being the only juror to hold out. Supper was then served and the jury returned to its deliberations, which proved to be an all night affair. Mr. Gardner told R. K. Shiveley, one of the state's attorneys, that he held out so long because he could not see why William Smith, colored, the star witness of the state, who stated he was implicated with Jaffe in the al leged theft of the brass, would endeav or to try and send Jaffe to the peni tentiary unless he was guilty. Mr. Gardner could not see no reason why a person of so evident low Intelligence as Smith could concoct the story told by Smith. The foreman of the jury was Lafayette Beeson. The regular jurors were excused until tomorrow morning, the special jurors being excused permanently. The arguments for the state were opened yesterday afternoon by prosecuting attorney, Charles Ladd, who set before the jury what the state Intended to prove. Byram Robbing, another of the state's attorneys, followed. The state's side was closed by R. K. Shiveley. Henry U. Johnson, attorney for the defendant, followed Mr. Robbins and made an excellent argument, characteristic of bis past efforts.

and Diaz Will Hold Meeting

This cut shows railroad trestle crossing the Rio Grande and joining the frontier cities of El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Jaurez, Mexico; underneath, the court house at El Paso, Texas; President William Howard Taft, and at bottom. General Porforio Diaz, president of the republic of Mexico. Upon the railroad bridge, at top, the execu tives of the United States and Mexico meet for their conference. CRANE WRITES A CAUSTIC LETTER Makes Public Statement Aft er Receiving President's Letter. HE USES T0BASC0 SAUCE STATES ATTITUDE OF STATE DEPARTMENT HAS RENDERED CONTINUANCE IN DIPLOMATIC SERVICE REPUGNANT. American News Service) Washington, D. C, Oct. 14. Ex-Minister Crane today received from President Taft the following telegram: "I concur in the letter under date of October 12, which the secretary of state has addressed to you and I greatly regret that the circumstances found to exist by him make It necessary for me to accept your resignation. Mr. Crane immediately issued a pub lic statement containing a strong tobasco sauce flavor. In it he says that he was drafted Into the service by the president. The attitude of the state department toward him, he says, has rendered continuance in the diplomatic service repugnant and he is greatly relieved at the acceptance of the resignation. He says he never saw the newspaper article, which caused his "recall,' until last Sunday. He calls attention to the president's telegram, especially the words, "circumstances found to exist by him," (the secretary of state,) In a caustic manner. WILL GIVE DEGREE. The initiatory degree will be given a number of candidates by Whitewater Lodge, L Ok O, Fn Friday evening.

MAGNETIC HEALER

SUED FOR FOR IIEGLIGEtlCE Georae N. Snvder of This City, Who Treats Through Body Rubbing, Is Defendant to the Damage Suit. PHYSICIANS OF CITY WILL BE INTERESTED Plaintiff to Suit Is Connersville Man and He Alleges He Was Badly Injured During a Treatment. George N. Snyder, a resident of South Eighth street, who advertises himself as being a magnetic healer, has been sued for $10,000 damages by Alva Ellis, a resident of Connersville, who alleges that he was permanently injured as a result of averred negligence, on the part of Snyder, while the plaintiff was taking treatment of him. The suit is brought through a Connersville legal firm. Members of the Wayne County Medical association will take the utmost interest in the case when it comes to trial, presumably in the present term of court. Snyder has not been on their calling - list for some time, or since he "hung up his shingle." Snyder has been doing a large business in the treatment of cer tain bed?' ailments. An effort to try him for malpractice was one time con sidered by the medical society. Claims Bad Injuries. Ellis alleges in his complaint that on September 19. 1909, he was treated for rheumatism by Snyder at the latter's office. He said that he was ordered by Snyder to lie on his back on the floor of his office, whereupon, the defendant placed his foot upon and against the plaintiffs abdomen. Mr. Ellis says that Snyder in his manipulations wrenched one of the plaintiffs legs, due to the defendant's alleged carelessness and negligence, rupturing him and producing a abdominal tumor, or hernia, - which is probably permanent. The plaintiff is twentyfive years old and avers that he is damaged to the extent asked for, as a result of Snyder's alleged negligence. Mr. Ellis also states - in his complaint that Snyder represented to him that he was able, through magnetic treatment or magnetism, to cure rheumatism, of which the plaintiff waa afflicted at the time.

VERY IMPORTANT

IS THE MEETING AT ELMSO, TEX. When Taft and Diaz Clasp Hands Saturday, It Will Draw Attention of All the American Nations. RIO GRANDE BRIDGE THE MEETING PLACE This Will Be Second Time Such A Meeting Has Taken Place Outside Boundaries of the United States. (American News Service) El Paso. Tex., Oct. 14. When on Sat urday, October 10, President William Howard Taft. of the United States. Sets foot UDOn the Internet Innal bridge, which, spanning the Rio Grande, links the frontier cities of El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juarez. Mexico, the most important meeting yet held between the executives of two great New World nations will be effected. Awaiting the head of the Yankee re public in the center of the structure will be President Porforio Diaz of Mex ico, wlio will have journeyed from the distant capital of the southern republic especially to greet Mr. Taft. The scene of the forthcoming reunion is one to attract the interest of the people of both countries by reason not only of the distinguished character of the two principals, but of the remarkable contrast presented by the committee at either end of the International Bridge-the one typically American, with but a suggestion of thi frontier locality wherein it is situated, the other characteristically Mexican, or Latin-American. " International Bridge.' The International Bridge is a dingy, low-lying trestle. It little more than serves the purpose of connecting the two shores of a stream, which.' at this time of the year, is more a creek than a river, which presents few beauties of water or bank, and which suggests the most unprepossessing natural features of those parts of both the United States and Mexico contiguous to the frontier. A bleached and sickly grass of coarse fibre covers the land approach to each end, and this surface extends to within a few feet of the center, where the Rio Grande flows constantly, but in slight volume, on its way from the Rockies to the gulf, so that the bridge passes almost entirely over dry ground. El Paso lies at an elevation of 3.TS0 feet; has a population of -10,000. distributed over a considerable area, and In its architectural make-up combines the spaciousness and comfort of the small Interior cities of the United States with a certain resemblance to the Pacific coast communities in the style of ordinary dwellings. The city boasts several public buildings of marked beauty, among these being the courthouse of El Paso county, one of the largest state divisions In the country, the building of the El Paso Chamber of Commerce, the Union depot and the quarters of the Country club. To House Presidents. The last-named structure which win bouse Presidents Taft and Diaz during one of the many entertainments planned for the two distinguished visitors, is of typical Spanish design. The Chamber of Commerce is a business block of severely plain lines, and the ourt house is an imposing edifice. such as is to be seen in county, state and federal buildings of the larger cities of the Middle West and East. Ciudad Juarez, a very old city, ta quaintly Spanish, and truly Mexican In appearance. Among its prominent buildings are the Custom House, the post office and a Roman Catholic church of great age. The former combines the American and Southern style of construction, while the two latter adhere . faithfully to the architectural forms in vogue throughout Latin America. When the meeting between Presidents Taft and Diaz take place, the Intervening territory between El Paso and Juarez, which is in dispute, will be for this occasion regarded as neutral territory, and the flags of neither nation will be displayed therein. This understanding baa been reached by the two nations. The region known as the "El Chamlzal.n contains about 550 acres. Ownership of it is in question because of the shifting of the channel of the Rio Grande river, the dividing line between the two countries. To Welcome' Diaz. Saturday President Dfas will be welcomed in the name of President Taft at the entrance to the city of El Paso, outside of the E1 . ChamlzaT zone. When President Taft, goes to Mexico he will be welcomed in the name of the president of Mexico at the entrance of Juarez City. President Taft's escort will consist of headquarters band and two squadrons of the Third United States Cavalry. Batteries A. B and C. Third Field Artillery, and the Ninth Infantry from CoB tinned on Pass SeraJ

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