Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 185, 11 May 1910 — Page 1

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j f 3 ' MICEDMl aA AND SUN-TELEGRAM. vol. sssv no. 1C3. KICII3IOXD. IXD- WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 11, 1910.. SINGLE COPY, 8 MERCIIAUTS FAVOR UIE-'CS.O:. Oi WALL SOT ATTCK FOnBGDERS Reports of Fresh Disorders in China Have Been Received Today. WARD LOfiD HAD A PRIVATE BATTLE JOB THE COLOIIEL Friend Of "Eliza Harris" Is Critically III And the Wife of the Rev. Mr. Johnson Last Night Fractured Her Hip: Death of Both of These Prominent Friends Is Probable. EFFORTS TO LAOD TWOEIICEIPUEIITS

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Oy Cdb!;nQ in American Securities Edward Is Reported to Have Cleaned Up About Five f.X.icns.

SOLD HEAL ESTATE OF MOTHER IN NEW YORK And Trusted Proceeds to Cassel,; Who, on a Single Flyer in Steel Common, Netted a Cccl Million. New York, May 11. Now that Wall trcct has dressed Itself In carb. with the Stock Exchange, the banking house of J. P. Morgan & Co., and . other - commercial Institutions draped in sable and purple flags halfmasted on all the principal buildings the American ' speculator is asking: "How much did King Edward make in his operations on the street?" . The answer comes readily enough, nd from the most authentic sources, "About $5,joVn, or l.(MK),uut during the declining years of his life." Favored Real Estate. King Edward differed greatly from the tate Queen Victoria. Like, the Astors, Victoria had supreme confidence In real estate, and In her life time had 'Acquired through trusted agents In whom the title was vested large parcels of real estate, including some of the most dilapidated and. unwholesome tenements in the city of New York. .The c!s of property resembled to sons eitent that held by Trinity church, and the return thereon was enormous. ' it ''"ts Hi-v'.V. ' Edward had trne sporting instincts lsr'lt took the tc XTfiltSAg. ttrrtlxj or eonrting, sd the money dxrtved from the sale of his mother's American property was Invested In Acarlcaq securities. '"VM 9taal fashion.' , And when King. Edward . "plunged" in the New York market he did it In truly, a regal fashion. . On a. -flyer 'in Steel common It was . reported In Wall street today that prior to the panic of 1907 the king

. "cleaned up" a clear $1,000,000. His 'activities were not confined to Steel, but the king plunged heavily in both Union and Southern Pacific, and made vast sums of money out of his "trades." The monarch had an abiding confidence in the financial acumen of the lata Edward H. Harriman, and it was . not until Harriman, a few weeks prior . to bis death, had conveyed to bis personal friends" his belief that the price of stocks was too high and that there must Inevitably come a reaction that the British monarch abandoned Wall street as a field of speculation. At a Handsome Profit. King Edward had practically closed out all bis accounts prior to December , last, and in each Instance at a bandsome profit In his operations in Wall street King Edward was aided -in two directions. First, he bad the advice of that astute English financier. Sir Ernest Cassel, and secondly, the good will, to say nothing of tbe "tips" of American millionaires thoroughly acquainted with conditions in Wall street, but who desired to carry favor with those who ruled in English society. The. open sesame In English society is a presentation at court. Where the , ' American millionaire or banker had been an aid to the king's advisers in an American Investment, and especial- ; f ly where the venture had turned out to be successful, it was not a difficult matter to have swung open the doors of Buckingham Palace at a king's levee in behalf of some of the American'3 ' kinswomen. ' . American Millionaires Aided Him. Tbe 11,000.000 King Edward is said to have made by bis plunge in Steel

common Is attributed to the good offices of an American millionaire who bad plainly told the British monarch

that Steel was a "good thing" in the A. - American market and bound to result

v 1 In a profit.

Wall street recslls that many mys terious visits were made to this coun . try by Sir Ernest Cassel, although ex cept in the innermost circles none knew that these" "little Journeys" to

; New-York were tor the express purpose of Investing the ktng of England's - "' surplus sovereigns in American secur-

' itles, usually on a sure tip that the market would shortly assume an up-

' ward tendency. He generally made his headquarters at the banking house of

Kuhn. Loeb & Co. sin December, prior to the. break in Rock.- Island and long before tbe semi- " , panic created bf the slump of Hocking ' Coal, and Iron Wall street heard that the king was liquidating his American foldings In a quiet and inconspicuous way and taking - handsome - - profits. .When be finally got out it was estimated that his winnings were" not far short of SMMNMMiO, and at the time of fcte death his. holdings. were of so, in nltesimal a character as to cause no clzttx as to their disposition.

RIOTERS CUTTING WIRES

American Kevi Service) Hankow, May 11. Attacks on foreigners and native Christians have burst out anew and the western portion of Hn-Nan Province is aflame, according to the information received here by roundabout ways. Tbe cutting of all telegraphic wires is taken as a confirmation. One of the worst centers is now in the country about Yuen-Chow, on the Yuen river in the southwest part of Hu-Nan. Many missionaries, American. Norwegian and French are in the isolated district and tbe gravest fears for their safety are entertained. . The Province from Shin-Chow, 175 miles west of Chang-Sha, south to the savage Ceang Colau country lying beyond the. Hu-Nan border, : 200 miles from Shin-Chow, Is in the grip of the anti-foreigners, led by the same agita-

somberjtors who caused , the recent outbreak

at cnang-sna. . Efforts are being made today to get into communication with the inland mission at Yuen-Chow, reported destroyed by a mob. WILD JOURNEY II! GIG GAS BAG -A NEAR TRAGEDY Holland Forbes and Astronomer Yates, After Zigzag- ' ging 3f000 Miles, Dumped in Kentucky Field. YATES f:0T EXPECTED Forbes, President of National Aero Club, Thinks He Was Overcome by Escaping Gas Is Badly Hurt. (American News Service) Center, Ky May 11. J. Carrington Yates, the astronomer, who accom panied Holland Forbes In the balloon "Viking" which met with a disaster near here, may die. but Forbes.' although in a serious condition,' is not believed to be fatally hurt. Yates was still unconscious at noon today, ' but Forbes recovered sufficiently t to de scribe the fall which he said occurred when they were a hundred feet in the air and moving rapidly. Physicians are attending them at the home of farmer Tilford Boston.- near here. Forbes could not explain the cause of the accident, but believes - they lost control of the balloon through being overcome by gas which leaked out. This would account for their ' long spell of unconsciousness. The balloon is a total wreck. The trip was the most thrilling one, zigzagging them over three states through various alti tudes. They traveled more than three hundred miles all together. Is Lahm Cup Holder. Forbes, who is president of the Aero Club of America and holder of the Lahm cup, rose with Yates from Qulncy, 111., at 6:50 p. m. Monday in an attempt to break the long-distance flight record. They zigzagged for a night and a day over Illinois, Indiana and . Missouri country, driven appar ently In one of the most erratic courses a balloon ever took. Gradually they abandoned their supplies, throwing overboard clothing, food and finally their three day supply of water. At each sacrifice the balloon bound ed up, increasing their sufferings by taking the men to the colder upper air strata. They had been sighted from several points when finally they passed over Metcalf county's outer district and the great limp bag drew near Center. ! It was followed for some parts of the distance by crowds, and many examined the basket through glasses. They were unable to find any signs ot life. The balloon suddenly seemed to heel and then it plunged into a field. When the coupe arrived. . they found the two occupants unconscious. For four hours all efforts to revive them failed. They were identified, however, by means of cards found in Forbes' pockets. .s' " " r ' ' " THE WEATHER. .- .V A STATE Rain tonight, followed , by ' partly cloudy weather; Thursday, cloudy in the South and Central portions. . , . V LOCAL Showers and cooler tonight. Thursday cloudy and cooler.

Kaiser Insisted on Displaying His Army, Despite Fact He Was Reminded His Royal Uncle Was Dead.

ROOSEVELT'S THROAT STILL ON WAR PATH But That Did Not Keep Him From Being Guest of Honor at Kaiser's Little Military "Session." . , (American News Service) Berlin, May ll.Theodore Roose velt today in secret reviewed the crack regiments of Europe's war lord. Kai ser Wllhelm, and judge a sham hattl? between 12,000 troops, which eclipsed any pageant or entertainment pre viously arranged for him on his tour of Europe. At the direct command of the emperor, every effort was made to prevent any except himself, his guest, and the participants being pres ent. The maneuvers gave Mr. Roosevelt opportunity to compare Germany's fin est fighters with those of France who maneuvered before the ex-president It was only after Mr. Roosevelt's throat had been examined by t Prof Frankel, the specialist 1 under whose care the ex-president has been placed while in Berlin, that the trip to the military field was undertaken, Had Good Night's Rest. Mr. Roosevelt securing a good night's rest, it was announced had done much to improve his condition and the, visit Lto berits..a dclarl safevthtwa4 TVT- .-' . - r-r"1 -4 xne pauent was, advised p Dj. Frankel to take the utmost care of himself, as the acute but benign laryngitis, from which lie is suffering the direct outcome, It is now said ot his African hunting trip contained possibilities of greater trouble.' The laryngitis, according to, Dr. Frankel, was caused by bronchitis, which was the result of exposure in the tropics. Today's sham battle gave to Mr. Roosevelt the chance to gain Intimate knowledge of the German army. When be returns to America i he probably will know as much about European fighting organizations as : any : man alive, having seen at close range and in action, Soudanese, Egyptian, Italian, Austrian, French' and. German troops. The Kaiser insisted, " Extraordinary ' preparations were made for the sham battle and the re view today. It has become known that thte feature of Mr. Roosevelt's entertainment was insisted upon by the kaiser, who overrode the protests of his advisers that such a spectacle would be Inappropriate while the court is in mourning for William's uncle, King Edward. 1 The foreign office however suc ceeded in securing from' him the com. mand limiting the spectators to high military officials. To enforce this, heavy lines of guardsmen blocked tbe important routes to the field, about which was drawn a cordon. Mr. Roosevelt might have been ' a general himself, judging from the size of the retinue about him at the field.' There were in the party, Lieut. Col. Joyner, his old friend from Washington, attached during his stay as special aide; Gen. Alfred von Loewenfeld, personal representative of , the emper or; count zu jsuienoerg, xo wnom tne kaiser' gave the task of mapping out Mr. Roosevelt's entertainment; Gen. Von Plessin, and other German off! clals. The stories of the splendor of today's pageant for, the distinguished Ameri can guest nas aroused great excite ment in Berlin, and in spite of the declaration that no one would be allowed near the field, Berliners by the thousand attempted to : get a glimpse of the dashing troops. , Early in- the- day steady streams of motor cars and other - vehicles converged near the field,"" but a beavy force of soldiers warned all back, occasionally with an exhibition of harshness. .,-.. CIRCUS IS COMING Owing to the John Robinson circus being in the city tomorrow, the city and eounty authorities have taken every precaution to protect the public from pickpockets and . other ... such criminals, who as a rule, are to be found in company with a circus. The authorities will get c reports ': from Piqua,: Ohio. authorities tonight, where tbe circus appeared today, as to , whether any . trouble was " experienced there.. In the course of a year 690,354 pounds of opium finds its way into London. f Salt works employes are said to be immune from cholera and scarlet lev-

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REV.

(Palladium Special) Fountain City, Ind., May 11. The Rev. John Wright Johnson, who assisted Eliza Harris, a character made famous by Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin," to escape from slavery, lies at his home, at this place, critically HI with ' kidney trouble and the infirmities of old age. v His wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, is also in a critical condition as the result of a broken hip, sustained last evening. In a fall, -while administering to the wants of her husband. , The Rev. Johnson and his wife are the last of the Wayne county citizens,! who : previous and during the Civil war . days, ; devoted their attentions to assisting In the escape of slaves. He Is in bis ninety-first year vhe Bis wue past eigniy-ajx years nt mvm t -Until r -m known yr ln-4 -" ,1, Za rrJU diana and -even throughout the United States, because of their labors in assisting -escaping slaves, , and through their prominent connection with the Friends church. "The- illness of 1 . the Rev. Johnson dates back for several weeks, but not until within the last few days has his A OBOIIZE STATUE OF W GOVERNOR is now PROPOSED Agitation Started to Have a Bronze Cast Made from Model of Oliver P. Morton, v at the Court House. STATE HONORED HIM: HOME COUNTY SHOULD Suggested That War Veter- , ans and Sons of Veterans ; Could Hold 1911 Encampments Here for Event. -r With the possibilities of securing the- state encampment of the G. A. Ri and the Sons bf Veterans next year, the project of having a bronze cast of the statue of former Goverinor Oliver P. Morton made from, the plaster parts model which is located on the second floor, of the court house, and the dedication of the statue at the time of the encampments is being revived. Ever since Wayne county came into possession of the plaster parts model of Indiana's famous war governor who was a resident of Cnterville, the various boards of county commissioners have had under consideration the advisability of having a bronze cast made from it and to have the bronze statue erected either on the court house lawn or in Glen Miller park. Take Pride in Morton. Inasmuch as Governor Morton was the. only governor who was a resident of Jthls eounty when elected, and because he was the greatest chief executive ever serving the state, Wayne county citizens take a distinct ' pride in his -record, and many believe that It- would only be a just and patriotic tribute to him to erect a bronze statue. It; the project ia carried out an effort win be made to have It dedicated at tne time of tbe state encampments in this ejtr. The G. A. R. organizations would like to camp here daring the last week: In May. The Sons of Veterans of the state "are also desirous of camping here at the same time and (Continued on Page Scren.

AND MRS. JOHN WRIGHT JOHNSON.

condition been so critical as to cause his friends alarm. He has been feeble for the last year, and owing to this it is doubtful if he will recover. Three physicians are attending him. Mrs; Johnson has been in fairly good health, but Is feeble owing o her advanced age. The injury sustained last evening is regarded as very serious and relatives and friends do not hold much hope for her recovery. Even if she recovers from the injury, it is said that she will be a cripple. Levi Coffin, the founder and president of the "Underground Railway System" was an uncle of the : Rev. Johnson. The former was assisted in nearly all of his undertakings by the Rev. Johnson, and as much, of the credit for the success of the system is given to the Rev. Johnson as ia given to the late Mr. Coffin. The two organlafrt thft sety.: which.- waajcomposeu -largely oi r nuw ouu Bupvi - ed the . building of many of the star tions in this vicinity, r These two also worked ;. out the plan for transferring the slaves from one station to another. " ' -, The story of Eliza Harris , was told by her own lips to the Rev. Johnson. RICHMOND LANDS I OF C. State Convention of Catholic Order Will Be Held Here Next Year. FIGHT WAS A LIVELY ONE BUT PANIC PROOF CITY STEPPED ,; IN AND COPPED THE . PLUM FROM ' INDIANAPOLIS. LAFAY ETTE, VINCENNES. Another convention has been added to Richmond's list for 1911 and it fs expected that at the present rate next year will be a keen rival to this. year in respect to the number of conven tions to . be held in this city. Rich mond is. rapidly gaining a reputation as being a "city of conventions,? and this title will be justly sustained next year -from all Indications. A telegram was received last evening from W. H. Kelley of this city who is at Gary, Ind.; attending the annual convention of the Knights of Columbus, in which he stated that after a spirited contest with Indianapolis, Lafayette and VIncennes Richmond won out and the state convention of the Knights of Columbus 1911 will be held in the "Panic Proof City." The ninth annual state convention of the Knights of Columbus opened at Gary yesterday with an address of welcome by ' Mayor T. E. Knotts.H Re: sponses were made by State : Deputy Charles L. Duff in of Terre ' Haute. Ninety-four delegates representing for ty-seven councils were present. An amusing incident in connection with yesterday's program was the fake ar mrest of W. V. O'Donnell of Washing ton. Mr. O'Donnell was recently marriotl anil ha na rarrinl twiir fmm his wife s side by a policeman and tak - en for a ride in the police auto patrol. The delegates visited the Indiana Steel plant today. TO WHITE'S HOME Hazel Monday, an eleven year old girl, will be transferred to'Wbite's Institute, if her mother, Mary Monday, has her way, Tbe mother is employed throughout the day and the child has been left alone at tae home.

MEETING

On a visit of Harriet Beecher Stowe to this : community, previous to the ! war, she was successful in having the' Kev. Johnson v recount Eliza's adventures. .... Tlio ' story which she was given by him was the nucleus for "Uncle Tom's Cabin," the novel which was largely responsible in stirring up agitation against the . selling and trading of slaves. ' The Rev. Johnson has been a resident of this state since 1837. For more than fifty years hfi has been a minister - in the Friends' church, and gave much of his time to these duties until within the last few years, when his health ' necessitated his retirement. He was a constant attendant of the important meetings of the church and particularly tbe Indiana Yearly Meetings. He was placed on a number of important committees of mecAujxnri; Mrs. Johnson-1 known not only be cause of her activity in the church. but also by : reason of her connection with Earlham college. ; From 1855 to 1S85 she held positions at the institu tion. For several years she was gov erness and also matron of the girhV section or the college.. WAYHE COUNTY IS FIGHTING GROUND FOR CONTESTANTS Entries in the Sixth District Democratic Congressional Race Look to Wayne for Helping Hand. CANDIDACY OF KUHN APPEARS VERY SOLID He Will Undoubtedly Receive Support , of Home County and His third Nomination Is Very Probable. .Wayne county Is the fighting ground of the candidates for the democratic nomination ' as ' congressman from the Sixth district1 Notwithstanding the fact the supporters of the Rev. T. H. Kuhn : of -this city confidently an nounce that he will receive -the solid support -of the Wayne county delega tion at the convention, which will be held at the new Murray theater in this city. Mayor Flnly Gray of Con nersllle. Lon Mull of Rush county snd Walter S. .Chambers, chairman of the Henry eounty central committee, assert that they hav- been pledged some support In Wayne county. As a result of the persistent state ments of these three candidates' the question is being asked has tbe old ! democratic 'ional qosrrel in Wayne broken out again? If such is the case the Rev. Kuhn Is up against It, but it is not believed that such Is the case as Inquiries made among the .leaders in both factions shows that, apparently all of them are for the Richmond minister. What strength the Rev. Kuhn has outside of this county is not known but he is popular all over the district because of the two splendid campaigns he has made as tbe democratic congressional nominee, and It would ant .(Continued on Page Seven.

Richmond Business Men Te!l

Y. M. B. C. Committee They Want Veterans and Sens of Veterans, in 1911. t

HELP FOR EAGLES TO BE GIVEN BY CLUB And the Organization Wi:i Al-' so Assist the Spanish-' American War Veterans : Meeting Last Night.- :... - i . - ' t ' At a meeting ot the Young Men's Business Club last evening the com ' -mittee comitosed of Fred Krone, Demas S. Coe and Will 7 W. Reller which was appointed to interview the -. merchants of the city in regard to bringing tbe state encampment of the G. a. R. to Richmond next year, mads a report In which tt was stated that all' , of the merchants were ' favorable to --

the proposition. In fact it was the concensus of .opinion among merchants" ' that the encampment would be a grsat thing for this city and all of them . pledged their earnest support ia be

half of the matter. The merchants are also in favor of bringing the Sons of Veterans encampment to this city next year If possible. , For the. purpose of making definite , arrangements the clnb will send the ' committee and representatives of the local post of the O A. R, to tbs G. A. R. encampment at Terrs Haute, lnd ' which will be held this year ITay S3 ; 1 to 28, inclusive. A special i2-rtin car win be chartered for. tli"ocrr:;-3- j

and the local doler-tln r : " J-w. . .

the "big oarrr Any fzrr: , ' may -secure rates by seetel ty tu; ' ber of the committee.. . ."" Will Assist the Cagtssw ' The Y. M. B. C. decided to ail U Eagles in every way possible la success of their convention which WUI meet in this city June 13, 10, 17. Tkt " club subscribed for 200 badges at S3 ,s cents apiece and will also take a fait. page advertisement for; the Fall Fes. trval in the program which wilt soon be prepared for the convention. The ad" will cost tbs club 125. ,-; The club will furnish badges fotT-w 1 delegates to the Spanish War Vetsraas encampment which Is-to be held la this city on June 2? and 28. BesUes tbe $21 to be expended for badass, tbs club also agreed, to tarnish a band for :

both : parades which will be. given In connection with the encampmenL - ,

Will. Boost the Owls. The hearty co-operation of tbs club . "

will be given tbe Owls In arranging for their convention to be beld here on v.v? May 23 and 2d. The, streets of the city will be decorated for tbe occa- ? sion and committees have been appointed to work with tbe Owls la tbs w

matter' . . A committee composed of Will Ism Homey, Lon Kennedy and J. A. Conkey was appointed to devise means of - . : raising money for tbe club for the pur' pose of meeting the , expenses of tbe . different conventions. fc - ' William Romey, Robert Study and Wilfred Jessup comprise a coountttea to select a suitable badge to be won ' by the members of the Y. U. B. G during the Fall Festival, state conventions and on other Important occasions. -The suggestion has ben made that "Glad-U-Knm" would make an appropriate emblem for the badse, After T. P. A. Meeting. An earnest endeavor will be made ta bring the T. P. A. convention to Cicbmond next year and a committee com--posed of Ralph Husson, Dr. A. L . .'. Bramkamp and William If. Bailey was ' appointed to work on thfs matter. The secretary " was , instructed to. communicate with the board of works in regard to the sweeping of the city's 0-5 streets. An attempt will be saade on -- the part of the club to have the work -done it possible after midnight as -there Is considerable complaint front tbe residents who declare that the ear-. , ly sweeping is very snnoying la view, of the large quaUties of dast wWch " arises from the machine. The club will , also make tbe reqaeat that tbe streets be sprinkled before the sweepfnx Is . done. , -

IS GIVEO OOGES Alva Ellis, living near Etrausin's Station. Rush county, waa awarded; $100 damages from George M. Carder of tnU city yesterday by sv Jnry r Henry county dreult eoBrt.1 T . asked damages In tbe from Snyder, for aUesed He claimed that treatment Larder had given had cmosed a rsrtcra. The complaint was ortSaaHy drl.fi this sounty bat tbs esse was vcr?3' to Henry coonty on, motica cf Cr; plaintUL ,