Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 346, 21 October 1909 — Page 1

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SPANISH CABINET RESIGNED TODAY UHDERJPRESSURE Action of the Ministry Is Said To Be the Direct Result of The Recent Execution of Prof. Ferrer.

CHANGE COMES AT A VERY CRITICAL TIME When It Was Learned That Premier Maura Had Been Ousted Madrid Was Swept With Great Rejoicing. Madrid, Oct. 21. The Spanish cabinet resigned today on account of tho Ferrer crisis, and King Alfonso immediately accepted the resignation. The conference followed conference? between Premier Maura and the kind, in which the agitation resulting from the execution of Francisco Ferrer was thoroughly gone over. The retirement of the ministry is a victory for the republicans and other factions of tho opposition. The change comes at a critical moment, when Spain involved In the iin popular Moroccan war, is exerting every energy to hold in check her own people excited by the Ferrer case and to overcome the anger which has swept all Europe as a result of the BarceIonian's death. Great Joy Shown. The news that Maura, whose attitude has been for the strictest military punishment of Ferrer's friends, had surrendered under the attacks of the opposition and the anger of the king, was received in Madrid with, demonstra tions of joy. The police strength was Increased in anticipation of rioting, but the public was allowed more liberty than has been granted since the Ferrer case startled the world. It was feared by the authorities that a policy of this kind would result In excesses. Every precaution to prevent the manifestations from going beyond the bounds of exultation was made, however. The resignation of the ministry ts the climax of the Ferrer case and the most important result so far achieved by the supporters of the executed Barcelonia radical teachers. Opposition Fought Hard. Under the leadership of Senor Moret, the chief of the republicans, the opposition has been hammering at the government without cessation for days in the Cortes. Every effort to embarrass the Maura Ministry was made, and the Interpellations on the Ferrer affair did much to excite the people. It is understood that in the interview today the king held the premier personally responsible for the execution of Ferrer, the outbreaks within Spain and the manifestations of disapproval abroad. Several days ago the king, -whose health has been impaired by worry over the crisis, also condemned Maura and criticised his action in a conference with him. That Alfonso's wishes in the case of the Barcelonian leader were not observed and that Ferrer's execution was carried through with such haste, were two of the most Important factors in the overthrow of the ministry. A BACKER FOR COOK Danish Governor of Greenland States Doctor Reached The Pole. HE INTERVIEWS ESKIMOS (American News Service) Copenhagen, Oct. 21. Knud Rasinussen, Danish governor of Greenland and the first man to accept the etory of Dr. Frederick A. Cook of the discovery of the North Pole, today published a long statement here, upholding Dr. Cook's claim. The statement is based on the interviews Rasmussen has had with Eskimos who met Cook. They confirm the statement, according to Rasmussen, that Dr. Cook left the winter quarters at Anatook when he says he did, and encountered fairly good weather on his trip northward. The publication of Rasmussen's report was received with jubilation by the supporters of the man who claims priorSty in reaching the top of the earth. TO USE TELEPHONE Los Angeles, CaL, Oct. 21- The San ta Fe railway has authorized the sub stitution of telephone for telegraph for train dispatching on its line from Bakersfield, Cal.. to Albuquerque, N. M., A distance of 800 miles. It was stated officially that the operation of the telephone system will be extended as rapidly as possible until the entire systen? is so operated.

IS SUED FOR USING

MONEY OF HER SON Mrs. Louis V. Bell, wife of the millionaire broker of New York at present and divorced wife of John E. Madden a prominent New York horseman, who is being sued in the supreme court for urawing money from a trust account alleged to have been deposit ed for the exclusive use of her son, Edward. Madden, her former husband. who was awarded the custody of their two sons is the complainant. His former wife is abroad with her new hus band. CLASSES FORMED WITH WORKWOMEN AS THE STUDENTS First Step in the Night School Project at the Y. M. C. A. Was Taken at Institution Last Night. WEATHER CONDITIONS INTERFERED GREATLY Was Fair Enrollment in the General Business Class But In Two Other Classes Membership Poor. At the Y. M. C. A. last evening the night school classes for workingmen were organized. The classes were not as large as anticipated and the association officials were somewhat disappointed. However, weather condi tions were greatly responsible for the small number of students enrolling. The general business class has a fairly large membership, but there are only a few students In the English and mechanical drawing classes. Mechanical drawing in associations in other manufacturing cities is the most popular course and often the enrollment is so large that more than one class Is formed. However, here, there were but eight persons who signified their intentions of taking this course. Mr. Goodwin attributes as a reason fo" this that the workingmen in the shops are not familiar with its purposes. Hiatt an Instructor. Joseph P. Hiatt. the instructor, does not only intend to teach the course S 3 that one may follow it as a vocation, but he also expects to equip mechanics in different trades so that they may understand the charts. Mr. Goodwin says that it often proves the case that mechanics who are unfamiliar with mechanical drawings, are often baffled when a chart for work is handed them. The class will not be discontinued because of the small registration, as the officials are hopeful that at the first class meeting n Monday evening, there will be several new members. The business course, in which elementary arithmetic, writing and spelling are taught, has an enrollment of nine. The officials desire a class of 15 members. The registration for any of the above courses, has not been closed. The courses in the first aid to the in jured, public speaking and automobile study, will be organized later. Monday and Thursday evening was selected as the meeting nights for the classes organized last evening.

MARSHA

11 GIVES HIS PROMISE TO THOMAS TAGGART The Governor Says That He Has No Desire to Build Machine and Wrest Control From Democratic Boss. DOES NOT WANT PARTY TO BE A CAT'S PAW Stand of Marshall Means That He Will Not Quietly Let Taggart Deliver Party to the Brewers. (Palladium Special) Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. L'l. For the first time in many weeks, Governor Marshall and Thomas Taggart met yesterday and talked politics. They discussed the reports that Marshall was planning to "put the skids under Taggart," and take the control of the state committee away from him. Marshall told Taggart the report was not true, and this gives the situation a new kink. The two men met by chance in the Denison hotel lobby, where Governor Marshall had gone to meet former Governor Van Sant of Minnesota. Taggart and Marshall steped aside and Taggart told Marshall he had heard several times the story that Marshall was preparing to wrest control of the state committee away from him. He said he had received many letters from friends throughout the state, informing him that they also had read the story and wanted to know whether it was true. Taggart told Marshall that he had answered them that as far as he knew there was nothing in the report and that he did not believe the Governor was trying to do anything of the kind. He said he told them also that Governor Marshall had never done anything displeasing to him. Governor Marshall told Taggart this was true and that there was nothing in the statements. "I am not trying to gain control of the organization. I know nothing about a machine and would not know what to do with one if I had it. I am only interested in seeing the party in Indiana organized in the interests of the democracy. I do not want the party to be made the cats paw of the brewers, the anti-saloon league, the ministers or any other class. I am interested in the democratic party. I do not want you to think I am opposed to you or to any so-called Taggart element. Taggart said he was very well pleased with this attitude on the part of the governor, and the conversation, which was entirely friendly, ended. While Governor Marshall told Taggart that he was not trying to gain control of the democratic organization, it will be noted that he made it plain that he was opposed to the brewers taking control of the party. When it is remembered that Taggart is the man to whom the brewers of the state look for guidance in their political affaire and that Taggart represents the brewers in all things political, the significance of this statement by the governor becomes apparent. It is a warning to Taggart and the brewers that if they make any effort to get control of the state organization for the purpose of using it, they may expect to find i fight on their hands. This is exactlv what the story about the fight for control has meant all along. It has been known that Governor Marshall is opposed to boss control of the party, and that he has said ever since he jumped into state politics that he was tired of the brewers trying to run things. So. even in the face of the pleasant chat which the two men had yesterday, it is believed here, that if Taggart still seeks to control the state committee, there will be a big fight over the proposition. JIM'S PLANS MADE Rushville. Ind., Oct. 21. James E. Watson, former representative from the Sixth District and defeated Republican candidate for Governor in the last election, has at last decided to remain in Rushville. He purchased a piece of property today for $8,200 and will spend $5,000 in improving it. Mr. Watson has turned down many flattering offers in order to make Rushville his home. He considered moving to South Bend and also thought of entering a law firm in Terre Haute. NOT BAD, ELWQOD. (Palladium Special) Economy, InL, Oct. 21. El wood Clark, who is 75 years af age, is able to read the newspapers without glasses. He also hunts squirrels with old patch and bullet rifle ami seldom misses a shot. THE WEATHER. INDIANA Partly cloudy and probab- ' ly rain Friday.

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FILIPINOS FEAR CQITht BY JAPS Cry for Independence Comes From Only a Few of the Islanders. ADDRESS BY JUDGE ODLIN DISCONTENT NOW MANIFEST IN THE ISLANDS, UNDER AMERICAN RULE, IS ECONOMIC, BUT NOT POLITICAL. (American News Service) Lake Mohonk, N. Y., Oct. 21. "The possibility of Japanese control is ever before a large class" of Filipinos," said Arthur F. Odlin. of Cleveland, former judge of the court of first instance in the Philippine Islands today in an address at the conference of the Friends of Indians and otlier dependent peoples. "Between American and Japanese control, even the native politicians themselves would infinitely favor us," he declared. Mr. Odlin was the principal speaker today. "The cry for independence comes from a limited number of the Filipino people," he said. "Aside from the half million Mohammedan Moros, the six millions of Filipinos proper may be ; divided into three classes. The first j group includes the leading men in J the Islands who interest themselves in politics. The Second Element. "The second element comprises that element among the people who are not keenly interested in politics, but who busy themselves on their farms or in commercial affairs of little importance. The third, by far the largest, comprises the masses who take no interest in their government." It was the second group, he said, that was alive to the possibility of Japanese control. The speaker said that the discontent of some of the natives was due to economic, not to political, reasons. J. W. Beardsley, former director of public works in the islands, told of the governments plans, including the building of $2,000,000 worth of roads. Colonel J. G. Harbord, assistant director of the Philippine constabulary declared that education would solve the difficulties of the Philippines. FEW NEGROES HORN In the hot summer month of July there were 4,318 births in Indiana, according to the report of the State Board of Health in the Monthly Bulletin, just issued. Of these there were 2,173 males and 2,146 females. This was the narrowest majority of males for many months. There were only sixty-five negro births. The birth rate was 18.6 per 1,000 population. The excess of the birth rate over the death rate for the month was 2.7. The highest birth rate was in Warren county. 26.5; the lowest in Ohio county, 5.6.

JDST WOMAN'S WAY

Police Sergeant Huffy Because Fair One Forgot to Leave Address. SHE WANTED A COP BADLY "Hello, is this police headquarters," cried an excited feminine voice over the telephone this morning. Upon being told by Day Sergeant Mort Little that it bore that humble title, the following reply came back over the wire. "Well, send a policeman down here right away, and tell him to hurry up, too." "Where, where, where?" shouted the exasperated Sergeant, but his inquiry apparently fell on deaf ears, for "bang" went the receiver at the other end of the line, and then all was still. "Can you beat that?" said Little, laughing. "But it's not the first time. I wonder if she wants me to take the subway or the air line." GRANTED A DIVORCE Mary Highley was granted a divorce from Lemuel Highley, whom she married in 1907, this morning by Judge Fox. Failure to provide, cruel and inhuman treatment, and desertion were proven. This was the second marriage for Mrs. Highley. She has twin boys, sixteen years old, whom her second husband refused to allow to live with him on Mrs. Highley's farm in Union county. This was one of the causes for the marital trouble. FAMOUS AUTHOR LEFT ONLY SMALL ESTATE Edward Everett Hale, who was con sidered one of the most popular writers of his time, yet. whose estate just In ventoried. amounts to only $40,032. Hi 3 copyrights are valued at only $1,300, and his collection of autograph letters at $2,000.

RICHMOND DOTTED WITH SMALL TAGS Thousands of the Little Hospital Cards Were Disposed of Today. EVERYONE WAS A VICTIM AND ALL THOSE WHO WERE TAGGED WERE PLEASED TO HAVE BEEN MARKED AS ONE WORTHY OF THE HONOR. Have you been tagged? Today is Hospital Tag Day and prac tically every person in the city is wearing one of the little white cardboards on which is a small red cross, tied on the lapel of his coat or pinned on her shirt waist for the women pur chased the tags just as liberally as the men. The donations will go towards purchasing a suitable conveyance for the transportation of visitors to ani from the Reid Memorial hospital. The readiness with which the tags were bought and the general good feeling that prevails on the part of all to help the institution', is very gratifying to the members of the Ladies' Aid soci ety, by whose efforts the work is being carried on. No One Was Immune. No one was immune from attack Into stores, banks, business houses, the city hall, offices, hotels and restau rants the women went pinning their tags on acquiescing and smiling young men and old men, shopgirls, clerks, janitors, office boys and all those in cluded in that stream of humanity which files into these places in the morning and deserts them at night. And everywhere the women and girls found ready sales for their tags. No one who was asked, refused to give lib erally to this charitable cause and it Is expected that the proceeds of the day will fully equal the donation made o the hospital last year. It would be impossible to hazard a guess as to just what the ladies realized from the sale fof the tags, for It is yet too early in the day. However, it w-as stated by one of the ladies this afternoon that they were meeting with great success in their venture and it is believed that an ample amount will be realized to make possible the purchase of the conveyance for the institution. The members of the Ladles' Aid society and others who helped in the cause are deserving of much praise for their untiring efforts in bringing about the desired result and accomplishing the worthy purpose. SSUED FRAUD ORDER According to the dailx bulletin Issued by the postal department under the supervision of Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock, a fraud order has been issued against the Metropolitan and Suburban Real Estate company, of Brooklyn, N. Y. This company did considerable business in this city and several complaints were registered against it by local citizens. The company purported to sell chances on real estate at 10 cents & chance.

RACE "OOESTIOII" AND STOIIE AGAII1 HAVE BAD MIX-UP

Missouri Statesman Repeats His Maryland Experience By Slapping a St. Louis Colored Cabman. ALLEGED THE NEGRO CHARGED HIGH FARE After Slapping the Cabby's Face the Latter Gripped With Him and a Policeman Plays Peacemaker. T1 (American News Service) St, IxmiIs. Mo.. OcL 21. United States Senator William J. Stone slapped a negro cabman in the Union station here, when he demanded a $1 fare from him. lie only paid the bill when the cab driver sot possession oC his grip and after, patrolman Coates, of the station squad, said $1 was not exorbitant. "To charge me $1 for this ride Is outrageous," shouted the Missouri statesman as he alighted from the cab. "Can't help it. Boss." replied Cabby. as he followed the statesman Into the station. "I refuse absolutely to pay any such price," continued Senator Stone, gesti culating. "I don't care if you are Senator Stone, you look like everybody else to me." said the negro driver, "and you've got to come across with Um bone." He Grabbed His Grip. The cabman then got possession of the senator's grip. The senator's hands were waving when Patrolman Coates appeared. 'Well settle this matter now." said Stone. "Has this man a right to charge me SI for a short ride under his schedule?" "He can charge yon SI for a dist ance under a. mile." said Coates. as a smile broke over the negro's face and he tightened his grip on the senator's baggage. "What's you name?" asked Mr. Stone to Coates. The patrolman ans wered. "I intend to see about this." were Stone's parting words as be banded over a dollar and vanished through the gate to a Jefferson City train. Not long ago Senator Stone slapped a negro waiter in a dining car while going from Washington to Phlladel phia. W. R. C. HELD ITS ANNUAL MEETING Women From All Over the District Attended the Session Today. NEARLY 300 DELEGATES AT THE MEETING THIS MORNING THE WOMEN WERE ADDRESSED BY A COMMITTEE OF SONS OF VETERANS. The nineteenth annual convention of the district Women'r Relief Corps convened this morning at the Odd Fellows ball, with about three hundred present, including delegates from different district posts and state officers. After an informal reception at which visiting officers were Introduced and a committee of Sons of Veterans including Lawrence Handley. C. W. Jordan and Charles Hanscbe, appointed by state commander John Miller made short talks, the convention proceeded to hear reports of the presiding district officers. The reports were not completed this morning and considerable time was spent In tbe work this afternoon. The reports made this morning were very encouraging, showing marked Increase in membership and Interest. Interesting Election. The election of office ri for the ensuing year, this afternoon, promised to be interesting. Visiting delegates said that a Richmond woman would be elected district president. Tbe delegates would not divulge any secrets as to whom the local post Intend ed to pat in nomination. The camp fire this evening at the) court boose will be attended by a large number of visitors and members of the local post. The program will probably be carried oat as published yesterday. Among the most prominent visitors attending the convention, are: Mrs. Alice Pike, of Danville.- IneL. department commander; Mrs. Nettie Wing; of Knlghtstown; Mrs. Bell White, of (Continued on Page 8even.).

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