Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 81, 28 January 1910 — Page 1

RICHMOND PALLADIUM rrni JL J 5UN-TELEGR AM. RICHMOND, IXD., FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 28, 1910. SINGLE COPY. 3 CENTS. VOL. XXXV. XO. 81. A BOY WONDER SICK DISINTER THE OF EDWARD WHITE HO BOOST IN WAGES INSURGENT PUSH CAUSESSENATETO WORK ON FRIDAY IANIANS ARE HIGHLY PLEASED OVER INSPECTION TODAY SO INVEST1GAU10N CAN BE MADE So the Soft Coal Operators Intend to Inform the Mine Willie Sidis of Harvard Has Either Grippe or the Brain Fag. . Workers.

Coroner Bramkamp Takes This Action to Confirm or Deny the Rumors Current in Vicinity of Whitewater that the Farmer, Who Is Alleged to Have Died From the Effects of Ptomaine Poisoning, Had, in Reality, Died from the Effects of Foul Play Probe to Be Complete.

BODY IS PLACED IN PUBLIC HALL OF LITTLE TOWN And, If the Coroner Thinks Necessary, the Stomach Will Be Sent to State Chemist for Analysis. SCANNED CORN FIRST ASSIGNED AS CAUSE Df White's Death and Authorities Have No Reason to Doubt This Until After the Probe Is Completed. At 2 o'clock this afternoon the to mac h of Edward White was examined in the town hall by Drs. A. L. Bramkamp and J. E. Weller of Richmond.. The analysis showed several small ulcers on the inside lining of the stomach, which according to the physicians, look suspicious.. There were also several small incisions in the stomach, but they may have resulted, it is said from the undertakers' needle. "'- The physicians declared that It was yet too early to make a definite statement as to their opinion in regard to the matter. They will complete the investigation this afternoon. In all probability, however, it is said, the stomach will be sent to State Chemist Barnard at Indianapolis for further investigation, as the physicians believe that from what they have already discovered, and what promises to develop by their post mortem examination, a more careful analysis is justified. Mrs. White now maintains that her husband's death was due to acute indigestion. Coroner A. L. Brampkarnp and Dr. J. K. Wcllcr of this city, are today making an official investigation regarding the death or Edward White, a farmer ,who died at his home in Whitewater, Ind., on December 23.The j investigation is being made for the purpose of learning the exact cause of White's death and to confirm or deny rumors, which have been current since the time of the man's death, among the residents in the vicinity of Whitewater. Death due to unnatural causes was the report reaching the coroner. The body was disinterred this afternoon by A. B. Austin, sexton of the cemetery in which White was buried, and the man's stomach will be removed and subjected to a chemical analysis in the town hall at Whitewater. Providing that the physicians have reason, after this post mortem examination to believe that White's death was not due to ptomaine poisoning, as alleged, the stomach will be sent to Indianapolis for a further analysis by H. E. Barnard, state chemist. The Alleged Cause. White is alleged to have died from the effects of eating canned corn, which resulted in ptomaine poisoning. However, the rumors to the effect that his death was due to other causes has prompted the authorities to find real cause of his demise. On Wednesday, December 1?, Mr. and Mrs. White drove to Richmond for the purpose of doing some trading. While here they bought a can of corn, and on returning home, the corn served lis part of their evening meal. Shortly after partaking of the corn both Mr. "and Mrs. White became ill. Mrs. White was considerably improved the next day, but her husband continued to grow gardually worse until Monday. Dr. Jones of Whitewater, was called. He at once pronounced the rase ptomaine poisoning, but did not think Mr. White's case would prove 6erious. Hot Irons Used. The next morning White was much vorse and as his condition did not improve, Dr. Jones was again called on Wednesday night. White complained of feeling numb and cold. Hot Irons, which were resorted to for the purpose of warming him, failed to produce the desired efefct and his condition became alarming. Although he complained of no pain, all the muscles pf his body, he said, seemed to be

pulling together and he experienced a cramping, numbed sensation. Soon he became delirious and very restless and to quiet him. Dr. Jones injected one thirtieth of a grain of strychnine into his arm. White's pulse rallied for about fifteen minutes and, to enliven the circulation, one one-hundredth grain of atropine was administered. Diluted alcohol was given to restore the heart action. At no time during his illness did White have more than 1 degree, of fever. Dr. Jones advised J.ght nourishment, such as rice and milk, but the man could not retain anything on his stomach and on Thursday morning at 5 o'clock he

died. Mrs. White's Statement. It was not long after this that the gossips got busy and circulated reports of a serious character concerning the death of White. Mrs. White when seen today stated that she was anxious to have the post mortem examination held because it would 'put a stop to the rumors. She stated, however, that her husband had often said that he did not want a post mor tem examination to be held on his j body after he died and for that reason she was sorry that it was to be made, j Mrs. White stated that she had 1 known for some time the reports current concerning her relations with Benjamin Slifer. She said that the rumors were unfounded and absolutely false. She stated that Slifer boarded at" her house for a short time, either the latter part of October or the first of November, while he was working on the new school building. She declared that Slifer and her husband had had a quarrel one evening over a card game and that Slifer left and took up his boarding place with a family by the name of Kennedy. Cause of Rumors. This probably occasioned the current rumors, according to Mrs. White. She said another matter which tended to excite talk amonath neighbors was the fact that her husband had been in the habit of inviting in several guests to their home on Sunday afternoons and playing cards and drinking beer, and she objected to it. She refused to allow her husband to hold his little parties any longer and because of her attitude on the matter, and the fact that the neighbors were not permitted to come any more, a bitter feeling resulted, she said, which later led to scurrilious stories concerning Mrs. White's character. Mrs. White denied that she had been corresponding with Slifer. Dr. Jones is of the opinion that the examination will disclose nothing wrong and show that death was due, as he alleged, to ptomaine poisoning. The outcome of the investigation will be watched with intense interest. The people in the community of White water were visibly excited when the announcement was made that the body of White would be disinterred, and the stomach subjected to a chemjcai analysis The opinion in regard to the true cause of White's death is about evenly divided among the residents in that vicinity. ERESH DOWNPOUR CAUSUF ALARM When Paris Began to Rest Easy, Then the Clouds Opened Up Again. LOOTERS ARE BEING KILLED (American Xews Service) Paris. Jan. 28. The Seine this afternoon was rising two inches an hour, and i; heavy rain was falling. The Isle St. Louis is threatened with inundation, which would sweep away many ancient landmarks, whose foundations j are already undermined. Several ' Apaches have been shot by the guards for looting abandoned houses. The Seine became stationary about 0:15 o'clock this morning. It was believed that the crisis was over and that the river would begin to fall within a few hours. These hopes were later cast down. Sewers Caving In. Not an hour passes without fresh reports of caving sewers or subways. Paris today rests on water, and hundreds of buildings are undermined. Half the streets and squares of the entire city are submerged. The rest, for the most part, had been eaten into beneath the surface, and were unsafe even for pedestrians. The roar of collapsing streets and bursting conduits shook whole quarters and spred panic wide cast. The quays and the streets along the embankments are submerged at scores of places, yet the flood is by no means confined to them,

FILE AFFIDAVIT AGAINST PROFFIT

Negro Restaurant Keeper Charged With Operating a Blind Tiger. Is THERE ARE FOUR CHARGES CONTAINED IN THE AFFIDAVIT, WHICH HAS BEEN FILED IN THE CIRCUIT COURT BY PROSECUTOR LADD. An affidavit on four separate counts has been filed in the circuit court by Prosecuting Attorney Ladd charging Charles Proffit, the colored proprietor of a restaurant on South Eighth street whose place of business was raided by the police last Saturday night, with running a blind tiger. The specific charges filed against Proffit are first selling liquor without a license; sec ond, selling liquor without a license and suffering it to be drunk as a beverage: third, keeping a place for the unlawful sale of liquor and, fourth having such liquor in possession for the purpose of being sold. On the first two counts there is no jail sentence attached, the minimum fine being $50, and the maximum fine being $500. If however, Proffit is convicted on either the third or fourth count mentioned he will be subjected to fine and an additional jail sentence of thirty days. Proffit alleges that he merely allow ed his patrons to bring liquor to his place and drink it. He admitted several days ago that he had sent out and got beer for his guests, but denies that he sold it on his premises or violated the law in any particular. Proffit has retained WiU W, Reller as his attorney and will contest the case. He was arrested by Sheriff Meredith and Immediately gave bond in the sum of ?300 for his apeparance. The case will probably be heard at the next term of court. BEEF TRUST PROBE DOWN TO BUSINESS President of the Armour Car Lines Summoned as a Witness Today. MOVE A SIGNIFICANT ONE THIS BRANCH OF GREAT PACKING CORPORATION A POVRFUL WEAPON TO BEAT DOWN COMPETITION, 'TIS SAID. (American News Service) Chicago, Jan. 28. The beef trust inquiry took a new and sensational turn today when the federal grand jury resumed its sessions. James B. Robbins president of the Armour Car Lines company was summoned on a forthwith subpoena. The Armour car lines are the formidable bludgeon used by the trust, the government charges. and today s move was regarded as highly significant. The National Packing company, the holding com pany of the trust, has used the Ar inour car lines to beat down competition by excessive charges to com petitors, while the trust products were handled at a minimum, according to the governemnt prosecutor. Robbins is the right hand man of Armour. The serving of the subpoena on him was a surprise and Robbins was Immediate ly taken to the federal building. Other subpoenas issued were for Thomas II. Cross, a cattle buyer; Charles Goepper, a hog buyer; and F. T. Fuller, vice president, and Lem uel Patterson, vice president of the National Packing company. COAST SWEPT AGAIN (American News Service indon, Jan. s. The western coast of Europe for hundreds of miles is again being swept by a terrific storm, for the second time in less than a week Reports of its effects began arriving today. They tell of great probable loss of life, especially among the fishing fleets and the destruction of sev eral vessels. ine w earner nas continued severe without abatement along the Spanish and Portuguese coasts, where the loss es have been exceotionally heavx.

TOLD AT TOLEDO MEETING

f American News Service! . Pittsburg, Jan. 28. Soft coal oper ators of Ohio and Western Pennsylvania have decided it would be im practical to grant any increase in wages to miners for the coming year. The miners will be so informed at the Whether it has been decided to ask the miners of Ohio, Indiana and Western Pennsylvania to accept a reduction is not known, but it is thought the present rate of wages will be of fered in continuance. The operators say that the United Mineworkers of America are not prepared for a strike now. It is alleged that the nuion has but $455,000 in its treasury with which to take care of C13.000 members should a general strike be declared. A DECISION GIVEN "SMELL" CASE W. H. Picket Given $150 Damages and Willian Clendenin Is Enjoined. ALL STENCH IS PROHIBITED IN FUTURE THE DEFENDANT IN THE CASE MUST CONDUCT HIS FERTILIZER FACTORY IN ODORLESS MANNER. Although only $130 damages was awarded, Judge Fox today enjoined William Clendenin from operating his fertilizing factory in such a manner that a stench would arise and be damaging to the plaintiffs life or property. This decision was made in the case of William H. Pickett versus Wil liam Clendenin, for $3,000 damages and injunction. The case was tried in the circuit court last December but not until today had Judge Fox an opportunity to announce his decision as much time was required in the inspection of authorities on the subject. Made 111 By Stench. The plaintiff who lives near the fer tilizing establishment, claimed that the stench arising from it caused him to become ill. He also claimed that the rental value of his property had depreciated. The court decided in his favor. In event Clendenin disobeys the court's order and operates his plant in such manner that a stench arises, he will arrested for contempt of court. The attorneys for Mr. Clendenin have not annonuced what action they will take. It is probable they will appeal the case. John F. Robbins represented the plaintiff while Henry U. Johnson and Freeman and Freeman were attorneys for the defendant. The case was bitterly contested when tried. FIND LAZIEST And Police Chief Gormon Claims the Credit for Discovery. MAN A CONFIRMED TRAMP In Karl Kremelmann, a foreigner, who was lined up with the rest of the bums for the morning lecture by Superintendent Gormon, the police believe they have found the personiflaction of laziness. The man declares that during the past year he has only worked three weeks and seems to be proud of the fact. Kremelmann, apparently is a man of leisure, not because he is physically unable to work but purely through choice. His occupation seems to consist in traveling over the country and breaking into jail. As the man has no home or relatives and admitted he didn't care whether he was alive or dead. Chief Gormon suggested that he jump into the river, that it would be a good riddance. The foreigner didn't warm up to the suggestion, however. He was fired out of the city and told that if he was found within the city limits after today he would be brought to headquarters and hung. The man left with a sheepish smile on his dirty countenance. HIS PAPA GETS W. H. Norris, of Columbus. O., arrived this morning and took his runaway son. Earl, aged 16 years, home with him. Young Norris was apprehended at police headquarters yesterday morning in a peculiar manner.

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Thereby Shattering a Precedent of That Dignified Body, Which Has Always Loafed on Fifth Day.

INSURGENTS DIRECT TAFTS LEGISLATION It Was Learned Today That The Rebels Have Had Power Enough to Force Changes in Several Bills. (American News Service) Washington, Jan. IS. That the insurgents in congress are the men who j are actually directine the course of President's Taft's legislation became known today when it was learned from a high source that modifications have been made in the administration antitrust bill, as a result of insurgent opposition to the original form. Another indication of the trend of affairs is found in the postal bank bill, which has been whipped into such shape that there is little grounds for insurgent opposition. 'Both of these measures now stand a much better chance of going through this session than they did when the insurgents first opened fire on them, when their general tenor became known. How Awfully Mean! This spirit of hustle, which not only the insurgents share, but the progressive regulars as well, led today to the first session of the senate on a Friday. The policy of the senate leaders so far has been all delay possible, accord ing to astute politicians. The knowledge that a faction is ready tp see that the administration's program, with all its large scope, gets a hearing, led to the session today, instead of a Thurs-day-to-Monday adjournment, as has heretofore been the rule. The failure of the senate to Jake up important matters is laid partly to the f itc t that Senator Aldrlch is absent from Washington. The protest of the progressives for action could not be entirely discarded, however. Consideration Delayed So far, of all the recommendations made by President Taft on vital ques tions which have troubled the nation for years, only one has proceeded even to consideration by a committee in the upper house. The exception is the postal savings bank bill. This measure has been the subject of a great deal of work, however. The sub-committee, comprising Senators Carter, Dolliver and Owen has substantially modified the original terms and Senator Carter's bill now resembles closely the insurgent bill drafted by Senator Borah. Thus indirectly the insurgents have forced a strong point: and they are likely to push the matter further by bringing speedy action. HAS STRANGE MANIA Police Claim There Is a Crank Who Dotes on Bicycle Rides. MANY COMPLAINTS MADE J. M. Lafuze, 223 North Twenty-first street, thought he had bis bicycle stolen last night, and telephoned the police to that effect. He claimed that he left it standing in front of the Light, Heat and Power company's office on Main street and that when he returned from the store in which he had entered to make a minor purchase, the wheel was gone. However, this morning Lafuzo again visited the plate where hie bicycle had been left, and it was standing just where he had placed it. The police assert that they have had numerous cases of this kind reported to them and that there must be someone in the city who has a mania for taking short rides on bicycles left standing in the gutter and then returning the wheel later. BEATS UP ON WIFE Wrought to a fury by finding his wife in company with another man upon returning home last night, William Groft, of 729 South Thirteenth street, grabbed his spouse and beat and choked her almost into an Insensible condition. The man was arrested and upon his plea of guilty in the city court this morning was fined $1 and costs by Mayor Zimmerman. It is alleged that the domestic relations between Groft and his wife have been e trained for some time.

HE MAY ABANDON STUDIES

(Antorlcan Xews Service) Boston. Jan. William James Sidis, the eleven-year-old scientist of Harvard, who has been seriously ill since his lecture on the fourth dimension bofore members of the faculty a few weeks ago. is still confined to the j nous". 1 iif rtr art- luuiuis in . auiui iuthat he never will return to his studies. His illness has been officially declared to be a severe attack of "grip." but friends of the family have asserted that two great mental exertion has had a great deal to do with the bovs sudden collapse. .My son is getting along all right." said his father. Dr. Boris Sidis. at his Rrookline residence, "but I am not prepared to say when he will be able to return to his studies." Dr. Sidis has been consistently non-committal ri npHintr thp hnv's illness, and has refuwd indiKnanUv to discuss his son's mental coudition. CITY HALL GANG ALL IH TREMBLE OVER BIG GRAFT Consternation Reigned Today Following the Indictments Against Eleven on Charges Of Fraud. GRAND JURY NOT YET THROUGH WITH PROBE And Politicians and Contract ors Fear the Jurymen Will Return Morel Bills Steal Was a Large One. (American Newj Sen-Ice) Chicago. Jan. 2.-Consternation reigned in city hall circles today following the indictment of Paul Hedicske former deputy commissioner of public works;. M. H. McGovcrn. the wealthy contractor, and nine others on charges of conspiring to defraud the city out of &VI.nn in building section "X" of the Lawrence avenue Iand tunnel. The alarm of the politicians and vontractors was due to the fact that the grand jury has other graft disclosures under investigation. A Significant Remark. That other indictments will be reported before the prand jury adjourns is generally believed. This impression is strengthened by a significant remark made by Assistant State's Attorney Marshall: "The investigation of City Hall graft," he said, "has only begun." The indictments are based largely on the testimony of Robert Duke, discharged foreman of one of McGovern's gang of men who worked on section "X." Duke charged among other things: "That McGovern violated the specifications of the contract under which he worked by laying only three to six inches of concrete in the bottom of the tunnel where there should have been eighteen inches; and "That George Moore, shift boss ordered him to cut four inches off the stick used for measuring tne thickness of concrete and other dimensions of the tunnel. The others indicted are employed by McGovern and the city. CARRIE HAS A FIGHT Champion Kansas Hatchet Artist Mixes Up With Montana Woman. SHE ROASTED A PAINTING (American News St-rvice) Butte. Mor.t.. Jan. 2S. Carrie Na tion of Kansas, heavyweight champion hatch t wielder of the world, and Mrs. May Malay, keeper of a dance hall had a lively set-to last night, but the fight was stopped by bystanders after .r. Nation had landed a vigorou? right-hand punch on Mrs. Maloy's jaw. Mrs. Nation had made a scathing denunciation of an oil painting in the hall to the delight of a large crowd when hostilities began. Carrie's bon net was torn off and her hair pulled by Mrs. Maloy. THE WEATHER. INDIANA AND LOCAL Generally fair tonioht and Saturday.

Party Taken to Iowa Capital Arrives in Indianapolis Today and All the Members Enthusiastic.

STATEMENT BY LEEDS PRAISES DES MOINES He States the City's Great Civic Spirit Is Entirely Due to the New System Which Is Popular. The Indiana delegation, headed by li. (5. Iwceds. of this city, who have been in Des Moines for several days making an inspection of the commis sion form of municipal government in operation there, arrived in Indianapo lis this morning and the local members of the committee, including Mr. Leeds. E. II. Harris and Carl Bernhardt, will probably arrive here this afternoon. On arriving in Chicago yesterday the members of th committee stated they were greatly Impressed with the progress being made at the Iowa capital. Mr. Leeds gave out the following interview Statement by Leeds. "We were simply overwhelmed by the hospitality shown us. 'Tes Moines is thoroughly awake, and we found a magnificent spirit of civic enthusiasm. The entire population is working together to make a greater Des Moines. We were afforded every opportunity for studying the workings of the commission plan. Our inquiry- included hundreds of interviews with citizens interested as taxpayers in municipal affairs. Beyond doubt Des Moines believes It has discovered something worth while and the majority of people Interviewed credit the awakening of the city and its development to the form of government. City Is Enthusiastic "All of us are convinced DesMoines has improved greatly under the commission plan. continued Mr. I-eds. "But In what projiortion the form of government Is resiionsiblc. we are unable to determine. It Im pressed us that a city of such wonderful civif enthusiasm would have fairly good government under any form. The greater Des Moines committee, working for imrovetnent and increased Imputation, is satisfied the commixsion is resonslbIe for this civic enthusiasm. Beyond question the Indiana Investigators declare the commission an ltu provement over the government that Ies Moines knew lx-fore the adoption of the new law. It Is the common ver dict that Des Moines was a wretched ly manarrd municipality under the old ward rule and it is little wonder that the people rejoice ocr the Improved conditions. The Des Moines plan Is a return to the old town meeting principle of government to give the people direct control of their civic business. It differs only f rorn other commission acts In matters of minor importance. The central idea Is administration by a council or commission, members of which are elected by all the people and not by wards. Form of Election Explained. In Des Moines four councilnen and one mayor are elected every two years. These councilmen receive f.t,W a year net and become heads of the four de partments. The mayor receives .V. and acts as superintendent of pub lic affairs. Any man can become a candidate for nomination on petition of twenty-five voters. The two candi dates receiving the highest number of votes for mayor on the ticket and the eight highest for councilmen become the candidates at the election. er." continued Mr. Leeds, "there are no party lines apparent in the Des Moines affairs. The mayor is democrat, the city is republican, and nearly every one seems to be of the opinion that It does not matter what the political complexion of the administration may be. "In D-s Moines it Is said that the commission plan has wiped out party lines, but the politicians among the Indiana visitors, unable to understand this, advanced the theory that perhaps Des Moines In an overwhelming desire to improve and advance has forgotten party affiliations." When asked the opinion of the Investigating party concerning the commission idea as it concerns Indiana. Mr. Leeds said "We are not prepared to say that the commission Idea would be an Improvement over the federal Idea In this state as applU-d to Indianapolis. The com mission has been a great thing for Des Moines and other western cities. "But some of us concluded, after dilieent inquiry, that some politicians might not respect the patriotic pnrposes of the law as Iowans believe It will be respected. Gives Great Authority. "The Des Moines plan, while seeming to bestow direct power on the people, gives the commission a great deal of authority. The commissioa or

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