Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 340, 15 October 1909 — Page 1

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An Uprising, Which Will Be Nothing Short of a Civil War, With the Overthrow of the Monarchy as Its Object, Is Imminent Today as a Result of the Popular Anger Over The Execution of Dr. Francisco Ferrer, Who Was the Alleged Ringleader of the Revolutionists at Barcelona.

ENTIRE WORLD IS MUCH AROUSED BY FERRER INCIDENT From Paris, Rome and Buenos Ayres Comes Reports of Rioting and - Public Anger Over Execution. BIG STRIKE IN ROME ALSO IN MONTEVIDEO Chicago Socialists at a Mass Meeting Adopted Resolution Protesting Spanish Action. (American Newi Service) Madrid, Spain, (By Courier via Hendays, France), Oct. IS. King Alfonso Is practically a prisoner In bis palace and am uprising that will be nothing short of a civil war with the over throw of the monarchy for its object 4s imminent today aa a result of the popular anger over the execution of Dr. Francisco. Ferrer. Bomb outrages were reported today from Barcelona and throughout Spain demonstrations have been held, v'--' To add to the crista, theu ministry was Interpellated by ihe opposition on the , Moroccan situation when the cortefl opened today anS scenes of disorder followed In the halls of the lawmakers. - If Alfonso ventures beyond the palace grounds, he probably will pay with, his life for the execution of the Barcelbnian radical schoolmaster. To add to the gravity of the situation the Wng is reported to be at outs with Premier Maura and the others of the Ministry. RIOTING IN FRANCE. (American New Service) Parts, Oct 15. A wave of rioting Is surging over Europe. The excitement over Spain's execution of Francisco Ferrer at Barcelona is still rising and today's demonstrations were more serious than any of the preceding. France is in a furor, and battles between crowds and the police are reported from a dozen cities. In Italy the situation is even worse. Austria is aroused and feeling is running high In Germany. In Paris one o? the most important centers of the disturbance is the Latin quarter. Heavy forces of police are concentrated there and fighting between them and the students of the universities an art schools is almost incessant. Time and again the police have been forced to charge. In spite of the authorities. King Alfonso was burned in effigy. The guard about the Spanish emtoassy here was further strengthened today. Several times the protectors of the ambassador have been cornveiled to drive back crowds. ARGENTINA AROUSED. (Palladium Special) Buenos Ayres, Oct. 15. General disturbances and ' cessation of ' work throughout the citjt were today's results of the popular anger at Spain for the execution of Dr. Francisco Ferrer. The general strike ordered as a protest by the labor federation was obeyed, and today not a street car was run, all shops were closed and factories were idle. There were many riots, especially along the water front, where the idle longshoremen several times got beyond control. Shouting crowds, singing the Marseillaise, paraded and mass meetings were held in the public parks. The Spanish legation is under a heavy guard, which has been put to the test by the crowds already. - In Montevideo a general strike of protest is on also. A mass meeting held in the center of the city, broke up in a riot in which many were hurt - CHICAGO PROTESTS. American News Service) ' Sfksgo, Oct 15. A resolution of taVisCk alnst the execution of Prof. Francisco Ferrer, the Spanish educator and revolutionary leader, was adopted by Chicago socialists last night at a mass meeting held at ISO Washington street. Seven hundred men who attended the meeting hissed the name of THE WEATHER. INDIANA Cloudy and continued . cold; brtsk northwest winds.

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King Alfonso and cheered every reference to the dead leader. J. Mabion Barnes, national secretary of the socialist party, and Dr. Axtel Gustafson, were the speakers. BIG STRIKE IN ROME. (Palladium Special) Rome, Oct. 15. "Work throughout Italy is almost at a complete standstill today. Every industry is tied up as a result of the general strike, called as a protest against the execution of Prof. Ferrer by Spain. ' A MESSENGER BOY STRUCKBY AUTO Machine Bumps Into Frank Stout While He Was Riding a Bicycle. WAS SLIGHTLY INJURED ACCIDENT OCCURRED LAST EVENING AT ELEVENTH AND MAIN STREETS DRIVER OF CAR IS NOT BLAMED. Frank Stout, a Western Union messenger bby, was struck, by an automo bile at the corner of Eleventh and Main streets last evening and thrown from his wheel, receiving a badly sprained ankle and numerous bruises over the body. Young Stout was riding west on Main street jpn; his bicycle when the auto approached from be hind. Stout, becoming confused, rode directly in front of the big machine, which knocked him down and ran over his leg. The boy's wheel was badly demolished. . The youth was removed to the home of a relative on South Thirteenth street, where his in juries were attended. He is resting easy today and it is not thought any internal injuries will result from the accident. Young Stout is a son of John Stout, who resides on the 'Boston pike. It is said the automobile was a Wayne Works testing car although witnesses to the accident declare that the driver was not to blame. FILE FINAL REPORT The executors of the will of Andrew F. Scott, a prominent citizen, who died in 1805, have filed final report with Judge Fox, which has been approved by him. The executors had in their charge, $31 ,48.33. By the will, the estate was left to relatives. VV. R. I. A. TO MEET The West Richmond Improvement Association will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at the Baxter school house. Several important matters are - to be considered, including proposed amendment to the constitution, the announcement of the standing committees , and the assignment of work to be carried out by the association during the year.

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Scenes in storm-devastated Key West, Fla., the most southerly community in the United States. At left, the principal thoroughfare of the city; at right, houseboat on shore, occupied by laborers engaged In extension "work of Florida East Coast railroad, enterprise of H. M. Flagler. The houseboat was blown out to sea and its crew and occupants narrowly escaped death. The cyclone ravaged the coasts of Cuba and Florida and in Key West alone caused a property loss of $2,500,000. destroying 500 homes and wrecking more than 100 ships. Seven'

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" us pmmje ANNUAL MEETING OF THE TEACHERS Wayne .. County Association Will Hold Session on Saturday. MXONNELL WILL SPEAK A NUMBER OF IMPORTANT MATTERS WILL BE CONSIDERED AND OFFICERS FOR ENSUING YEAR ELECTED. The program for theWayne County Teachers association, which holds its annual meeting tomorrow, at the high school auditorium has just been an nouncedV President F. J. McConnell of Denauw University, will deliver thi two principal addresses. j The meeting this year will be an lm-1 portant one, as a number of important matters coming up in the business session of the association, will be considered. Officers will also be elected, j The present officers are: President, Miss Carrie C. Lesh; first vice pres., W. J. Bowden; second vice president. Miss Nelle Lamb; secretary, A. M. Tschaen, and treasurer, C. W. Jordan. It is expected that some of the old officers will be re-elected. The music will be rendered by the high school orchestra, under the direction of Prof. Will Earhart, supervisor. Public Is Invited. An invitation is extended to the general public to attend these meetings, and it is very probable that a number will be present, owing to the opportunity given to , hear President McConnell speak. The officers of the association are desirous that the general public attend, as it gives the visitors an insight in school work which can The first portlSBnW the "program will be given in the morning, 10 o'clock being the hour for the convening of the association. The afternoon program convenes at 1:30 o'clock. The program is as follows: J First Part. Music .... .... Richmond High School Devotional Service Rev. H. Robert Smth Music Richmond High School 10:30 a. m. Lecture "Intellectual Leadership" ....Dr. F. J. McConnell Second Part. Music . Richmond High School Lecture "The Mastery of Method". . Dr. F. J. McConnell General Business. LAVVSHE IS OUT HOW The resignation of A. L. Lawshe, as third assistant postmaster general, which became known yesterday, is much regretted by Postmaster J. A. Spekenhler. During his term of office Mr. Lawshe has probably instituted more beneficial postal reforms than any other preceding postal official. holding the same office as Lawshe. did Mr. TRIAL DATE IS SET The case of the state versus Isaac Winburn, whch was appealed from the city court, will l tried in the circuit court next Tuesday. Wir charged with pointing dangerous weapons.

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TORNADO 0IIK1 Only Meager Dispatches From Stricken Southern Towns Are Received. EXPECT A BIG DEATH LIST HAILSTONES WERE SO LARGE THAT GREAT DAMAGE TO CROPS HAS BEEN REPORTEDFLOODS ARE COMMON.' (American News Service) Memphis, Tenn., Oct. 15. Dispatches received this afternoon increase the loss of life and property by last night's storm through Alabama, and Tennessee. Fifteen persons .were killed at Hamburg, Tenn., three lives were lost at Denmark, Tenn., which town was almost completely destroyed by storm and the fire which followed. Much damage was done at Shiloh battlefield, where the monuments were damaged. A score or more persons were injured. BOTH RAIN AND HAIL. i Memphis, Tenn., Oct. 15. Meager dispatches received early today tell of heavy damage done by the tornado in Georglam, Ala., and Eastern Tennessee. Three persons are known to have be? n killed and it is believed that the death list will swell materially as reports come in from the stricken districts. Rain and hail fell. Many streams are flooded and the hailstones, which were unusually large, did much damage to crops. One Town Destroyed. ' One town, Denmark, in Madison County, was destroyed. Fire broke out and got beyond control, in spite of the terrific downpour. Eighteen buildings were whirled from their foundations and many others were badly damaged. Albert Barnes, a resident of Denmark, and his little child were killed, and Mrs. Barnes hurt, when their house collapsed. Thomas Helm was killed at his home near Mulberry, Lincoln county. Dyersburg, Covington, Stantcn, Buford Station and a negro settlement near th3 latter place were suffeiers. The. negro settlement was destroyed. 11 Three- inches pof- hail tU at lxsou and an electrical display tied up street car traffic and the telephone and telegraph services of Chattanooga. ; Damage in Georgia! Sweeping east from Tennessee, the storm did much damage In Georgia. Reports from Alabama show that much damage was done there also. Birmingham was cut off from the world early today. Immense hailstones ,some as big as eggs', fell. Damage to crops and property will be more than $100,000. The wind blew sixty miles an hour, blowing pedestrians about and hurling some through windows. Car traffic was stalled and wire service tied up as a result of the storm. v t At Rome, trees were uprooted and roofs torn off. It Is probable that all crops will be total losses in. the path of the storm. A dispatch from Decatur, Ala, says that much damage was done by hail. THIRTEEN IS LUCKY Lawrence Handley, superintendent of the mailing room of the postal department, believes in the number thir teen and took advantage of this fact when he decided to become a notary public. Thirteen has always been a lucky number with him and he believes that he will be a success as a notary public. The manner in which the number thirteen is concerned with him becoming a notary is as follows: Received his commission on Wednesday, October 13, his commission , expires on October 13. 1913. He was sworn in this morning by County Clerk Harry E. Penny. Mr. Handley's duties will be- confined principally to attesting to government papers. Coast Artillery companies are aiding

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A. Holland Forbes, New York aeronaut and president of the Aero Club of America, his daughter, Natalie, and the balloon in which he expects to reach Eastern Labrador or the most northwesterly point in the Dominion of Canada as the goal of his flight commenced at St, Louis to win the Lahm Cup. The provisions of the offer of this trophy call for an aerial voyage of 474 miles in a straight line from St. Louis. Forbes hopes to make most of his trip at an altitude not exceeding 10.000 feet, or two miles above the earthy Although his daughter, who has made several ascents with the balloonist, begged to be taken along as she watched the preparations for the flight. Forbes could not accede to her plea. His companion on the trip will be Max C. Flelschraann. a Cincinnati millionaire, who recently returned from his honeymoon, spent in Greenland with his bride among the Eskimos of that frozen land.

SCARED BY OLD MAN East End People Thought Him To Be Mysterious "Peeping Jack." MENTALLY IRRESPONSIBLE Residents In the vicinity of South Twenty-first and Twenty-second streets were given a bad scare last evening. It was thought for a time that "Jack the Peeper was operat ing in that neighborhood. A mysterious looking man was seen to prowl around and enter the back yard of a residence on South Twenty-first street only to be swallowed .up by the dark ness and reappear on another street where the performance was repeated. The man's presence caused - general apprehension among the residents who could not understand his strange conduct. Some one telephoned to the police about the matter and Patrolman Oler was dispatched to the place to invest! gate the affair. , The man was found continuing his queer actions desnite the alarm ne was creating. 11 e provea to be Owen Long, an : old man, who is mentally irresponsible for -bis conduct. , He resides with his daughter at Twentieth and South A street and it is' necessary to keep a" close watch over him." In some manner he escaped last night. He was taken to police headquarters and his daughter was notified, who immediately sent for him.

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BALLY IS PLAIIIIED Third M. E. Church to Have a Week of Services for Sunday School. SECURE GOOD SPEAKERS The special rally services for the benefit of the Sunday school department of the Third M. R. church will begin Sunday and continue throughout the week, with services each evening. An interesting program has been prepared. The Sunday evening service will be in charge of the Foreign Missionary society and will be addressed by Mrs. Flora Walkwer, a returned missionary from China The Monday and Tues day evening services will . be conduct ed by Rev. E. H. Kenna, the pastor. A Sunday school class, known .as the "Faithfuls" will have charge Wednesday evening: Rev. J. C Graham, pastor of the ' Fifth Street M. E. church. Thursday evening, ' and Rer. R. J. Wade pastor of the First M. B. church Friday evening. Sunday. October 24, will be celebrated as old people's day. Special music will be given at each service.1 ' The' musical programs In elude both instrumental and vocal selections. '-A-special entertainment will be given' Tuesday evening, October 20. The program will be an nounced later. The second quarterly meeting of the nierwtion will be held ! next Sunday afternoon and will be conducted 0 Kev. T. M. Guild, presiding elder of the Richmond district of the Northern Indiana M. E. conference.

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PBESIDEIIT TAFT LEAVES AHA FOR IIE17 MEXICO Taft Will Arrive in Albuquerque Late This Afternoon, After Short Stops in Three Other Towns. PUEBLO INDIANS TO DANCE FOR "CHIEF State Department Has Accepted All Arrangements for President's Meeting With President Diaz. (By William Hester.) Flagstaff. Art. Oct. 15. President Taft reached here at 7 o'clock this morning. Wlnslow'and Holbrook are still to be covered in Arisona before the territorial line Is crossed over Into New Mexico, where short stops will be made at Gallup and Wlngate be fore Laguna is reached, where the Pueblo Indians- will perform a dance for htm. Albuquerque will be reached at 5:50 p. m. today and a five hour visit will be paid and then the president will press on to El Paso and the meeting with President Diss of Mexico. Advices received by the president are that the state department has accepted all arrangements with the Mexican officials for this meeting of the presidents. President Diss will cross over Into the United 8tates first and meet President Taft and late ra the afternoon President Taft wlU return the call. Will be Important. In more respects than one these two meetings will be Important and may have marked Influence on future events In Central. America. If Mexico and the United States should formally enter Into a contract to preserve the peace of Central America, that' would mean the end of the relcn of reckless government and revolution that has retarded the progress of the Central American states for the past two huivdred years. It is practically . certain that the two presidents "wQ upon this question at meeting. Moreover President Taft will be given an opportunity to meet some of the Mexican statesmen, and thus further add to his already wide know ledge of men and affairs la sister nations. ' For Bettor Relations. It is hoped for by the officials of both nations, also through the popu lar features of the meeting tomorrow, comprising banquets, processions, etc. which will bring the dtiseas of two nations who reside on either side of the border into friendly relations. Taft will leave El Paso at t o'clock tomorrow night. An allday. ride 8oa-' day will bring him to San Antonio, whence he will depart -late Sunday ,, night for Corpus Christ! where he win be the guest of his brother. Charles P. Taft, on the tatter's ranch, for four days. it r Local Detroit Fen Tc'd h a Dream ths Tissrs I7cd Win, 5 to 4 HAD WAGERED HIS "ROLL" It was only a dream but. oh. what a dream and like Lord Byron's dream, which prompted him to write I had a dream, which was not all a dream." it came true. A local well known Detroit supporter la the world's championship series, is the person who had the Ttetoa. Wednesday night he bet his all on the result of Thursday's game between De--olt and Pittsburg and had the Plates won, he. today, would have been a bankrupt. Dame fortune often plays a strange game and also It often occurs that the last penny is the lucky one. So It proved In this case and twelve hours before the game was decided the local fan was counting his winnings, it being foretold to him through a sleeping vision that the score would be 5 to 4 la favor of the Tigers. Aside from the fact that the score wss foretold, he secured no other Information In his vision. He heard the Detroit supporters yelling themselves hoarse as a result of the victory, but all other details of his revery were blotted out by the great Joy he experienced when his revery told him be had won. (Palladimm Special) Centerville. Oct. 15. James Martin, a prominent farmer living near here, died yesterday at the age of 7SL . He Is survived by bis wife and a V of children. . The funeral win be held tomorrow morning at 1020 o'clock, a the Westmie church

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