Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 108, 23 February 1910 — Page 1

RICHMOM) PAIXABIIJM AND SUN-TELEGRAM!. VOL. XXXV. NO. 108. RICHMOND, IXD., WEDNESDAY EVENING, 1EBUUARY 23, 1910. SINGLE COPY, CENTS.

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PIPER MAKES GUILTY PLEA TO THE COURT

n Hushed Tone He Admits His Embezzlements and Quietly Received Sentence to the State Prison. THANKED JUDGE FOX FOR MERCY SHOWN HIM Letters and Telegrams Pouring Into Police Headquarters Show Convicted Man Is Badly Wanted. WAIL FROM A BANK CLERK AT BOSTON, WHO PIPER VICTIMIZED, IS A MOST PITIFUL ONEHELENA MAN STUNG ON FAKE BOND ISSUE. In a low voice, scarcely audible even 1n the bushed silence of the crowded ourt room, George M. Piper, entered a ilea of guilty this afternoon to the charge of embezzlement, and received a sentence of from 2 to 14 years in the Michigan City penitentiary. lie -was also disfranchised for 5 years. Piper betrayed no emotion after the sentence had been imposed, by Judge Fox, but thanked the court for the mercy that had been extended him. Piper embezzled $270 from the F. and N. Lawn Mower company last fall. He will probably be taken to prison tomorrow. Attorney Charles E. Shiveley appeared for Piper, but offered no defense, apparently realizing the futility of such a course. No Burglary Charge. Piper was brought to Richmond! from Hartford, Conn., on requisition papers, charging burglary. Since his arrival in this city affidavits charging embezzlement and grand larceny had been drawn up by Prosecuting Attorney Ladd. Attorney Ladd expressed the desire to prosecute Piper on the charge of burglary this afternoon, but his motion to this effect was overruled by Judge Fox, who absolutely refused to permit the man to be prosecuted on any other than the embezzlement charge. After sentence had been passed on the embezzler, Prosecutor Ladd made the motion that Piper then be arraigned on a charge of burglary, but this motion also was overruled by the court. Wanted His Razor. Piper made the special request that he be permitted to take the razor which he had carried with him on his travels, to prison with him. His request was refused however, as it is believed that by permitting him the razor the man would take his life, he having repeatedly stated that there was nothing to live for now. The other trinkets which were brought from Hartford by Piper will be given to his family. None of the members of the man's family were present in the court , room when sentence was passed. BADLY WANTED MAN. Many Cities Are Anxious to Prosecute George M. Piper. From Spokane, Wash., to Boston, Mass., letters are daily pouring into the office of Superintendent of Police Gormon, offering congratulations for the clever manner in which George M. Piper, the alleged embezzler, was apprehended. Piper is alleged to have operated his swindling schemes in at least fifteen different states. Each day brings to light some new feature in Piper's notorious career and discloses swindles which he has perpetrated, heretofore unheard of. So extensive have been his operations during his few months absence from this city, that it scarcely seems believable to think that the man evaded detectiou for so long a period. Robs Poor Bank Clerk. A letter was received at police head quarters this morning from William B. Watts, chief inspector of the bureau f criminal investigation of Boston, Mass., to the effect that Piper wasbadly wanted In that city for having defrauded Earl K. Perkins, a clerk in the Security National bank of Boston: out of $250 on November 1, 1909. Mr. Perkins also wrote a pathetic letter in which he stated that he had known Piper since boyhood and that the latter took advantage of his intimate acquaintance to cash his personal check, which later proved to be worthless. AccordisigX to the letter, Perkins is a poor' young man and the loss sustained is a severe hardship on him. Sells Fraud Stock. The Helena. Mont., authorities also have written that Piper is badly wanted In that city and they are sure of a conviction there. While in Helena on February 7, Piper represented himself (Continued on Page Seven.)

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POSTAL MEN HAD VERY MERRY TIME Ate Turkey with a Vengeance and Laughed at Many Burlesques. JOE PELTZ WAS A BRIDE AND- HARRY FISHER WAS THE SHAME-FACED GROOM FAKE LETTERS FROM NOTABLES CAUSED MANY LAUGHS. A burlesque program was carried out in one of the most successful banquets ever given by the local post office employes at the I. O. O. F. hall, last night. Probably the most amusing performance of the entire evening was the fake marriage between Harry Fisher and Joseph Peltz. Mr. Fisher, who acted as groom, is but 2 feet 6 inches in height, while Mr. Peltz, the blushing bride, breathes the atmosphere in the region of 6 feet 7 inches, above terra firma. The couple presented a ridiculous spectacle, and they made a hit. Letters of a burlesque nature were read by Lawrence Handley, from exPresident Roosevelt, Speaker Cannon, President Taft and James E. Watson, in which they expressed great sorrow at being unable to attend Uie banquet and discussing the national affairs at Washington. A Good Attendance. There were about 50 in attendance at the banquet. The out of town guests included Ivy Reynolds, of Connersville, state organizer of the Letter Carriers association; G. W. Robbins, secretary of the Indiana Rural Carriers association and Post Office Inspector Dillon of Washington, D. C. Tietters of regret at not being able to attend were read from President Rogers of the National Clerks association and J. Bennett Gordon of Indianapolis. A sumptuous banquet, consisting of turkey, oysters and all the accompaniments was served, and the affair was a very decided success. An old settlers violin contest was held between U L. Parks and George Cnlbertson, rural route carriers. Several pleasing selections were rendered by a vocal quartet consisting of Will Morgan. John Maag. Louis Xiewoehner and .Toe Hill, led by Edgar Mote. The visiting guests made several interesting addresses.

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M'CAODLE TALKS TO ASSESSORS Oil IIATOREJF WORK They Must Perform Their Duties, State Tax Board Official Says, to Reduce Rate in Wayne County. SHOULD FERRET OUT SECRETED TAXABLES It Was Fair to Presume, He Said, Most Taxpayers Were Honest, But Rule Did Not Apply to Some. An appeal was made to the township and corporation assessors, assembled in the office of county superintendent C. W. Jordan, this morning, by John W. McCardle, of Indianapolis, chairman of the state tax board, to go about their work, which commences March 1, in an earnest and impartial manner and not to hurry in their work for the sole purpose of completing it as soon as jwssible. The key note of his address, which was on the subject, "Listing of Property," was to record all properties in order that the tax rate in this county would be reduced. One of the most important as well as interesting things pointed out by Mr. McCardle was in relation to the assessment of money in banks. Mr. McCardle said that it was fair to presume that a great majority of taxpayers were honest and that they listed their cash on hand, whether deposited in banks or held otherwise. What His Authority Is. However, Mr. McCardle pointed out, when it appears that some person who is believed or is known to possess money and who fails to list it as on deposit, the assessor has the power and it is his duty under the statuie to proceed to ascertain just how much (Continued on Page Seven.) THE WEATHEH INDIANA Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday; rising temperature Thursday.

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MRS. GERRER OWNS Ad ANCIENT BIBLE Holy Book Published in Ger many in 1630 and Is a Family Heirloom. HAS THE FAMILY RECORD AND THE VENERABLE CURIO HAS BEEN HANDED DOWN FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION IS WELL PRESERVED. A book that bears the imprint of the German press of 1630 was recent ly brought to this city by Mrs. J. C Gerber of South Fifth street. It is an old German Bible and a very valua ble heritage of Mrs. Gerber's. The book has been handed down from one generation to another. On the inside of the book cover, the names of the members of Mrs. Gerber's family are written and the date each received the book. Mrs. Gerber received the book some years ago when she left Germany for this country. Wood Cut Pictures. The book shows much use and in some places the wooden covers are ex posed from under the leather bind ing. The book is closed across the front by means of a brass snap, which was used extensively in bookbinding at that time. The printing is in the old German script and several letters not used today can be seen. The Bi ble Is illustrated by pictures made from old wood cuts. The book is exceptionally valuable and Mrs. Gerber has been offered some tempting prices for it. A Bible similar to this one was for merly owned by the same family, but when many of Mrs. Gerber's relatives moved to this country it was given to Emperor William of Germany. HIS BOND SECURED John B. Dougan. Samuel W. Gaar and George H. Eggenieyer have been named as bondsmen by T. Henry Burns receiver for the Border Bolt and Nut Lock company. Mr. Barn's bond was fixed at $3,0" by the court upon his appointment, but the bond was not executed and approved until yester day. Mr. Rums is now in possession of the company.

LOUD CHEERS FOR TACT BY POLICE AT THEIR FEAST

When the Chief Executive Entered Banquet Hall of Waldorf-Astoria, Officers Blew Whistles. CINCINNATI SOCIETY HOST TO PRESIDENT And After Mingling With That Exclusive Outfit He Left to Join the Merry Gotham Bluecoats. New York, Feb. -JS. Six hundred po lice lieutenants of Greater New Ynrkheered President Taft last nieht as he appeared before them at the WaldorfAstoria, at their, fourth annual banquet. He previously had attended and delivered an address before the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of New crsey, an aristocratic affair held at the Hotel Plaza. Leaving there after a speech, which lealt almost entirely with the life of Washington, the president made quick progress by automobile to the police gathering where he was received en thusiastically. Only 7:! persons, including the presi dent were present at the Society of the Cincinnati. It was so exclusive that the committee declined to give out the list of guests or to furnish reporters with the names of the speakers with the menu. Police Use Their Whistles. When Mr. Taft entered the hall the lieutenants rose as a body, waving Am erican flags. In a moment more the room was filled with the shrill noise of their police whistles which sounded greetings. Then "The Star Spangled Banner" and "America" were sung. The president said in part: "I have come to tell you tonight that I am with you, for we are engageTj in the same duty that of preserving the law and defending the rights of the people and in obtaining a square deal for all. "Since I was 21 I can hardly remember a time that I was not holding office and the duties of each have imposed upon me the enforcement of the law and in enforcement of the law I have had generally to count upon the members of the police to uphold my hands.' Comes Again to Do Honor. President Taft came to New York yesterday for the second time within ten days. On February 12 he came to honor the memory of Abraham Lincoln; this time as the twenty-seventh president he came to honor the memory of the first, George Washington. Zealous Jersey City, anxious to do the president full honor in the matter of police protection, gave his arrival there a Czar-like aspect. Stepping from his car at 4:41 p. m., the president, as usual, was surrounded by a hollow square of policemen and secret service men. When the party reached Manhattan, the police display vanished and three mounted policemen galloped in front of the automobile, clearing the way to the home of the president's brother, Henry W. Taft, at 3i West Fortyeighth street. In Jersey City the president was greeted by William Porter former ambassador to Italy, and former Governors J. W. Griggs and Franklin Murphy, of New Jersey, who formed the committee from the Society of the Cincinnati in the state of New Jersey, at whose banquet at the Hotel Plaza the president was the principal speaker. Pays Respects to Des Planches. As the president's train was about to leave Washington he was informed that Baron Mayor Des Planches, until recently Italian ambassador to the United States and the Baroness were departing on another train in the station. He sent a messenger to convey his best wishes and the hope that they would soon return to this country. Intermittent rain and snow with wet side walks and soggy athletic fields, spoiled the outdoor features of the one hundred and seventy-eighth anniversary of Washington's birth in Greater New York, but patriotic exercises were held as usual. Morning, afternoon and night brought a round of exercises under the auspices of war veterans, patriotic organizations and civic bodies. Services were held in the afternoon in the old mansion on One Hundred and Sixtieth street, near Amsterdam avenue, which was used by Washington as his headquarters during the battle of Harlem Heights. The New York Southern society held its "Dixie' dinner at the Hotel Astor last night. WM. THORPE IS HURT As the result of a severe fall on the Icy pavement on Mb street yesterday. William Thorpe, a clerk at the Bee Hive grocery is confined to his home, 23 North Twelfth street with a badly sprained wrist. He also sustained several severe body bruises and it will be some time before be will be able to resume his duties at the store-

CORPS OF DEPUTIES

For the Assessment Have Been Appointed by Assessor Potter. DUTIES BEGIN MARCH 1ST Charles E. Potter, township assessor, today announced his deputies for the assessment in this township, which will be commenced March 1. The deputies are: Benjamin B. Duke, Frank Goodrich. John F. Davenport. Charles H. Minor. Jesse Meek, Albert Brown. Will liatliff. Henry Hiatt. Abraham Jefferis. Allen Grave. Joseph Reid, David S. Reid. Thomas F. Swain, Thomas W. Gibbs. Albert E. Bonsall, Jonathan S. Marshall. Addie M. Potter, Grace S. Smith. INDIANA "JIMS" HAVE WITHDRAWN ALL OPPOSITION To Important Indiana Postoffice Nominations and the Three Beveridge Men Landed Their Jobs. SPIRITED SCENES IN EXECUTIVE MANSION When the List Submitted by Watson Was Given a Flat Turn Down by the PresidentJim Silent. Washington, Feb. 23. Opposition to certain poet office nominations which were made by the president upon the recommendation of Senator Beveridge has been withdrawn by ex-Senator Hemenway and ex-Representative Watson, of Indiana. Senator Penrose, of Pennsylvania, chairman of the committee on yost offices and post roads, was notified by the two "Jims' of their attitude, with the result that three important aplointments which they had caused to be held up were confirmed by the senate in executive session. These nominations are Thatcher A. Parker, of Terre Haute; William II. Arnett, at Kokomo and Frank B. Garlinghouse, at Rockport. The opposition of Messrs. Hemenway and Watson was due to the fact that three postmasters owing allegiance to the old Fairbanks-Henienway-Watson element of the republican party were to be superseded, namely, Samuel E." Gray, at Terre Haute; Edgar A. Simmons, at Kokomo and John J. Brown, at Rockport. Protest Against Tichenor. Senator Penrose was also notified that there would be no opposition to the confirmation of Henry Tichenor as postmaster at Princeton, wiio also was recommended by Senator Beveridge. But a protest against Tichenor has come from John D. Borland, chairman of the Gibson county democratic committee, at whose instance Senator Shively has blocked his confirmation. Shively was advised that the Grand Army was opposed to Tichenor. and would present reasons in a letter which is to follow. The present postmaster at Princeton is Arthur E. Twlneham, an old soldier. Other Indiana postmasters confirmed by the senate yesterday were William S. Leffew, at Boswell; Harry C Martin, at Attica; James H. Cochrum. at Oakland City; R. L. Ross, at Pendleton; Charles Sihler, at Evansville; R E. Willis, at Angola, vice Fred Snyder; Edgar A. Remy, at Seymour, vice William P. Masters. John W. Dyer, of Hammond, to be pension agent at Indianapolis, also was confirmed. What Watson First Desired. It is learned that Mr. Watson first submitted to the President twenty-two names of Indiana postmasters who, in his opinion, should be allowed to hold on and that the president agreed to keep them in office. Subsequently, Mr. Watson withdrew two and submitted one. Then be withdrew one. making exactly twenty in ill remaining. Suddenly, the president sent to the senate the names of five men to displace five postmasters on Mr. Watson's list. One of these was a successor to Postmaster Ed Barns at Frankfort, whom Mr. Watson was especially anxious to hold in office. There was a scene at the white house, and the president, it seems, explained to Mr. Watson that Le had been Informed by PoPtniaster General Hitchcock that charges had been filed againft the fire men. There was a series of spirited interviews In which Mr. Hitchcock figured. Mr. Bnrnss successor had been confirmed before Mr. Watson learned his name hsd been sent to the senate. Ef-

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POLICE FIGHT THE STRIKERS;

MANY INJURED

As a Result of the Battle at Philadelphia This Afternoon Thirty-five Men Received Wounds. REGIMENTS ARE HELD TO AID THE POLICE And Are Expected to Be Ord ered Out at Any Time With Orders to Restore Order With Their Guns. 4,500 POLICE ON DUTY SUMMARY OF RESULTS TO DATS SHOWS THREE DEAD. ONE DYING AND OVER ONE THOUSAND MEN ARE WOUNDED. Philadclphia. Feb. 2.1.-A terrific struggle between strikers and police occurred this afternoon near the Baldwin locomotive works. Many shots were fired and thirty-fie were injured. Bricks and clubs flew thick and fast. Over three thousand rioters stoned cars at Third and Market streets at 1 o'clock, breaking every wiudow. The police were dispatched to the scene in automobiles and dispersed the crowd, which immediately proceeded to Eleventh and Market where another car was bombarded. Policeman Welsh was struck on the head with a brick and was taken to a hospital In a serious' condition. A state of anarchy exists. Three regiments of militia are being held under arms, expecting momentarily to be brought Into action with orders to shoot to kill. Falling to get sanction from President Gomers, the threatened sympathetic strike did not materialize this morning. A summary of the strike to date shows: lead. three; dying, one; Injured In hospitals, thirty; others Injured estimated ft one thousand. Police now on duty number forty-five hundred; special deputies, five thousand; cars running, five hundred out of the usual two thousand; carmen on strike, sixty two hundred; arrests two hundred. An official of the transit company says yesterday's rioting cwt four hundred thousand dollars loss. Are Using Dynamite. The use of dynamite and bombs has been resorted to by. the strike sympathizers. Rioting continued unabated today, starting with the first attempt to run cars, and sco-os were Injured. Today's first rioting began in the North Eastern section of the city w-hen six cars were run out from the Frankford barns manned by the strike breakers lately Imported from New York. Several hundred policemen and a crowd of strike inpatblzers. estimated at 10.000 persons, were on band to witness the departure of the first cars that have left the barn since Monday. Blocked the Tracks. Thousands of strike sympathizers were congregated at what they considered strategic points along the car ! lines throughout the Northeast. The jcars had proceeded but a short disStance beyond the zone protected by J massed policemen, when the crowds 'began burling stones at the crews, and piling obstructions on the tracks. ' Director of Public Safety Clay contin- ' ued to swear in extra police to guard the cars. The Rapid Transit company determined to make a serious effort today to renew something like a reasonable (service on its lines. And the non-un ion men who have been Imported by the thousands from New York and elsewhere were sent out early to brave the crowds who during the past few days have battered their fellows la every part of tsv; city. MAORIZ A FUGITIVE President of Nicaragua Deserts the Capital, Which Will Surrender. THE TREASURY IS LOOTED CAmrtean Xri Krvlr) Bluefields. Nic. Feb. 23. President Madriz has secretly fled from Managua to Lis former Lome at Leon. Gen. Chamarro will arrive at Managua within a few hoars. The surrender of the capital is confidently expected, after which the capture of Madriz will be undertaken. With sufficient funds to live in luxury the remainder of bis life Madriz Is said to have plans for a flight to Europe.