Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 36, Number 128, 17 March 1911 — Page 1

"Eho Palladium Mao 17, TJJore Circulation Than All the Other Papers In Richmond Combined

T EIGHMOND FAIJLABroM 1 we,, 'J T S. 0,vD AND SUN-TELEGRAM. VOL. XXXVI. NO. 18. RICH3IOND, IXD., FKIDAT EVENING, 31 ARCH 17, 1911. SINGLE COPY 3 CENTS. HUKEMM PHELPS HIT BY A BRIDGE AIID MEETS DEATH An Aeronaut's Wonderful Flight VULGAR PICTURES III SALOONS MUST HOW BE REMOVED FORMER LABORER IS QUESTION Of THE INVASION OF MEXICO UP TO CONGRESS FINE SCULPTOR NOW

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While on Top of P. R. R. Box Car Today, His Head Strikes Overhead Bridge at the Wayne Works.

HEAD WAS CRUSHED BY TERRIBLE BLOW Death Resulted Almost Instantly Coroner Pierce Will Investigate Advisability of Bridge. John Phelps, 30 years old. u Pennsylvania brakeman, was Instantly killed near the Wayne Works this morning. Phelps was on top of a box car, which was being taken under an overheud bridge, connecting two Wayne works buildings. Phelps's bead etruek the bridge, throwing him to the ground with a crushed skull. The man died within ten minuter after the accident, without snyin a word. The left hide of his face and bead were crushed to u pul the brains coming out through the terrible wound. Railroad men cannot te.l why Phtdps did not notice the bridge but believe he thought It was hlg:i enough for hlrn to pass tinder. On the contrary it is known that he had gono under it many times before. Two ambulances were summoned by excited rallroud men, but their services were not needed. The body wa taken to the morgue of Wilson, PohlTneycr and Downing, where it will be prepared for burial. Phelps has been employed for the railroad company, for about six year, as brakeman on one of the yard engincs. A wife and one child survive, llo lived at 4:t North Slxtecnlh street. Coroner Pierce investigated the rate. lie will hold an inquest tomorrow to determine whether or not the overhead bridge at the Wayne Works is too low. He refused to discus this phase of the case today. LAFOLLETTE ASKS A FEWJESJIOIIS Editorially Asks if War Game Was Started by Brother Henry Taft. Madison, Wis., March 17. Senator La Follette In his magaslne tomorrow will publish a scathing editorial on the concentration of troops on the Mexican border. He asks if the army and navy aro being used as a side show of a gigantic Wall atreet gamble, also if It la due to the fact that the presidents brother Is director of a syndicate whose enormous holdings In Mexico makes It chief sufferer by the Mexican Insurrection. The editorial In part follows under the caption, "Why War?" Then followa: "Why la the president marching troops on the Mexican border? What reasons has he for making a war like demonstration which Is 'sounding an alarm In every quarter of the world? 'Congress should require the president to give a atrlct accounting of this extraordinary use of the army and navy. If thla means anything it means war. To all Intents and purposes it It the beginning of hostilities' against the Mexican republic. The constitution vesta In congress the right to make war and rightly so. Yet we are told by the president of th United Statea that the Mexican Insurrection will be stamped out at any cost. Since when has this government taken aides against oppressed people struggling for liberty? "Is It because Henry W. Taft, brother of the president is a director in the rierson & Son English corporation, largest single financial interest In Mexico? "Is It because J. P. Morgan & Co.. or Kuhn. Loeb & Co., or Speyer & Co., aro fiscal agents for bonds Issued by the IMa government, and heavy holders of security and concessions obtained from Dictator Diaz? "llavo we come to this point that patriotism, valor and life and death are openly made pawns of Wall street politics, to be moved about, as suits the greater rrofita of the Wall street master spirits? "Again we say the whole affair is monstrous and beyond belief.Pcllcdlnin's Total Daily Average Clrcnlatlon (Except Saturday) ... Including Complimentary Lists, tor Week Ending: March 11, 1011. 6,797 City Circulation ahowtng net paid, news stands and regular complimentary list does not inciuae saznpis copies. 5, SOS

Sketch map showing the wonderful flight of Eugene Rcnaux from the Arc-de-Triomphe, Paris, to Puy-de-Donie, and a picture of the mountain top where he landed. By his remarkable flight, Kenaux who a fow months ago was known only as a crack bicyclist and auto driver not only won for himself a forcplace In the world of aeronautics, but the special Michelin prize of $20,000. The distance traveled by Renaux "as the crow flies" is 217 miles, but the actual distance covered was 260 miles. The top of the mountain upon which he landed is 4,800 feet -high. He .used a Farman bi plane and was accompanied throughout the trip by passenger,- M. Senonaquo.,;

WIDOW FIGHTS All IIISAJIITY CHARGE She Opposes Petition for Guardian for Her Filed by a Relative. Resenting the Imputation of Fred Huckcry, a distant relative, that her mind was failing and she was incompetent to manage her properties, Mrs. Kllzabeth Kckels has taken steps to defeat the prayer of the relative In the circuit court in which he petitions for the appointment of a guardian for the aged widow. By her frugality In the past twentyfive years, during which time she has managed to earn and save sufficient money to purchase several properties of small renting value on North . D street, between Fifth and Ft. Wayne avenue. In one of which she resides. Her sole occupation has been that of a laundress of fine laces and curtains, the prized possessions - of many of Richmond's first families. Since the death of her husband, who was a prominent Odd Fellow, and who was one of those w ho did much toward subscribing funds for the construction of the Odd Fellows building at Eighth and Main . streets, she has followed this one occupation, and by her friends she is regarded as a woman with peculiar business acumen. Her friends declare they have not noticed the least signs of Mrs. Eckel's mentality falling and -the woman strenuously resents the charge, asserting that if anything she Is now more able to care for her propcrtles'than when she frst undertook to make her own living. Because of her . patience and her fondness for her work, Mrs. Eckels has developed a large trade in the laundering of fine draperies and laces. As a result of these traits Mrs. Eckels has been well patronized and has been able to demand good prices for her work. Each day she devotes several hours to the work. At the present time, she and her friends declare, she is in good health. She has not been critically ill for several months, and from her last serious illness she declares she has entirely recovered. Her attorney W. II. Kelley declares he has always jfound her to be an excellent business J woman. ; Huckery who filed the complaint for the appointment of a guardian on i Thursday. Is a resident of the eastern ipurt of the city. He Is not a near relative. Mrs. Eckels has several sisiters and brothers living In the. city. t'niil she read of the filing of the petition, she was not aware of the contemplation of any such action, although often those who are about to ibe placed under the care of a guardian are consulted. The affair disturbed her much and she was hasty in taking steps to defeat the petition.

MINORITY REPORT IS SCATHING ONE Congressional Committee Charges Graft in Phil ippine Islands. (American News Service) Washington, March 17. The minority report of the house committee on insular affairs, relating to the committee's investigation of the sale of Friar lands in the Philippines, was made public today and contains serious allegations. E. L. Worchester, a nephew of Dean C. Worchester, secretary of interior of the Philippine government, the solicitor general of the Philippines and other officials are, it is plainly stated, in receipt of beueflcarles of "deals" in Friar lands. The report administers a scathing denunciation of alleged "graft" in Friar lands on the part of the American officials. It is in part: "The testimony shows that the practice obtains of selling and leasing of public, and the leasing of Friar lands to officials of the Philippine government. Praeilcal'y all active officers and nnny of the government employes own tracts of land iu Baguio, the summer capital of the Philippines.. Assistant Director of Public I.ands has pending an application for a lease of 230,000 acres of public lands. A large number of corporations composed of government officials and- employes have acquired public land1? ot portions of Friar estates. Solicitor General of the Philippines islands who rendered the opinion holding that "limitations contained in section IZ of the act of congress did not apply to Friar lands is president of one of the concerns and numerous other officials are at the head of the land companies. .The practice is permitted of government officers staking prospectors to locate mining claims for them. Among lessees of public lands are E. L. Worchester. nephew of Secretary of interior,. Dean C. Worchester." BILLY ARLINGTON IS WITHOUT WIFE '(American News Service) Los Angeles, Cal.. March 17. Billy Arlington, a generation ago known from one end of the country to the other as a minstrel of the old school, was divorced here by his youthful appenrlrg wife on the ground of desertion. Before granting the decree Judge Conrey asked Billy If he had any statement to make. "Well, your honor," said Billy. I did leave her. I had to. She did not cook my eggs right. Try as I would. I could not make her understand. I just had to clear out." ' The old time minstrel is 73 years old and without means, but cheerfully hunts business, doing w-hatever odd jobs he can find lor a living.

Local Liquor League, in Compliance with Proctor Law, Serves Its Edict to Local Saloonists.

NOT MANY SALOONS AFFECTED BY ORDER "What Is Lewd in Art?" Is Question Now. Expected Hammond of City Board Denounces Bill Boards. Section 19, Proctor Bill, in part: If a saloon keeper permits persons of lewd character to frequent his place of business, or permits obscene pictures or pictures of nude females to be exhibited, or is otherwise guilty of misconduct his license or renewal thereof shall be suspended for a period not exceeding thirty days for the irst offense, and for the second offense within any period not exceeding sixty days, or may be revoked by the board of county commissioners, and for the third offense within any period of two years the license shall be revoked. The foregoing section of the Proctor liquor bill has caused the saloon league of Richmond to order members to remove what obscene pictures and sculpture is now displayed in local bars. It is understood that a commit tee from the liquor league has made an inspection of all saloons of the city and that the order will be obeyed. In case such pictures and sculpture are not promptly removed, the question may be taken up by the police department. Mayor Zimmerman says he believes that such a section of the statute would be unconstitutional, for he says there will at once come up the question, "Is a nude portrait or statue lewd or merely 'art?' " Chief to Enforce Statute. Chief Gormon says he will enforce the statute when he finds out what it Is. He believes the saloons should be rid of ihscene pictures and those of suggestive nature, but like the mayor says it would be hard to draw a line. Although not many Richmond saloons are decorated with pictures and sculpture of the kind, in a few there are paintings, some works of art, of a coarse, suggestive and ' lewd design. There are also plaster of Paris casts of nude women. President Hammond of the board of works is in favor of drawing up an ordinance to rid not only the saloons of nude art, but also the cigar stores, pool and billiard rooms, clubs and barber shops. More indecent and offensive, accord ing to Hammond, is the exhibition seen on the bill boards of the city, where are displayed posters of "beauty choruses" of the comic operas. Mr. Hammond says that in saloons and other public places frequented only by men, these pictures and posters are bad enough, but when it comes to the bill board exhibits, seen by everyone, men, women, boys, girls, it is about time to draw a line. The civic beauty cult of Richmond has long fought for the removal of bill boards, which adorn many of the prominent street corners of the city. They say that there are other ways of advertising as has been successfully demonstrated in other cities. BIG STEAMER HAD FIRE IN HER HULL American News Service Gravsend, Eng., March 17. With a fire raging in her hull, the steamer North Point, bound for Philadelphia put in here today. The lire which had originated in the engine room swept through the entire after part of the vessel, despite the efforts of the crew to quench it. Distress signals took tugs to the assistance of the stricken ship. The crews of the tugs helped fight the fire while the smaller vessels stood by to take off the men in the event it should be necessary to save them. MRS. MARY BOERNER DIES AT CHESTER (Palladium Special) Chester, Ind., March 17. Mrs. Mary S. Boerner, aged 82. a well known resident died at her home near here on Thursday morning from hardening of the arteries. The funeral service wiil be held on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Methodist church here. Burial wilj be in the Lutheran cemetery, south of Richmond. The decedent was a member of the Second Presbyterian church at Richmond. She is survived by a son, a daughter and one grandchild. SIMPLE SPELLING HAS AN ADVOCATE u , Simplified spelling received a boost on' Thursday from Professor Roderick Scott.- of Earlbam college in an address to the student body.' "He "is a' firm believer, in the reform and is doins all possible for its adoptioa, particularly in the college.. -

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Statues of a former day laborer, Jules Butensky, which have won honor and wealth for their maker since his return to Europe. Butensky, a sculptor of note in his own country, came here to charm American dollars w ith his art. He met with i!l luck, however, and was reduced to the necessity of laboring w ith his hands to keep himself alive and earn enough to take him home. Fortune turned when he reached the other side, and, according to recent advices, Butensky in Europe has received the commendation that Butensky in prosaic America failed to gain. The "Statue of Peace," show n above has been ordered by Jacob gchiff, the Aniertcan : Tralti-mfllJoilaireT be placed by him in the Metropolitan Museum. "The Triumph of the Sword and the Triumph of the Plow", next in order, are now on exhibition in Pari3, and will soon be sold wealthy art patrons. to other ROBIN INVOLVES A L Story Bank Wrecker Tells Grand Jury Is Very Sensational One. (American News Service) New York, March 17. A city official has become Involved in the failure of the Carnegie Trust company according to the story which is being told to the grand jury by .Tos. G. Robin, the self-confessed bank wrecker, who played an indirect part in the failure of the trust company and was a business associate with a number of men interested in it. The firrt installment was told to the "grand jury yesterday although it did not become public until today. Another will be told by Robin on Monday, when the grand jury again meets. Robin's own story of how he met this city official and how "big promises" were made to himuto come to the aid of the failing institution and the further revelation of frenzied f:nineicl methods used by those controllirr the concern adds a thrilling chapter to the amazing series in the. latest, financial scandal. How the Story Goes. According to the story, as-far is it is related .up to the present, Robin declares that he 'met the city officials through William J. Cummins and Joseph B. Reichmann, the two leading spirits in, the Carnegie Trust company. The company at that time was in

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desperate financial straits and Robin; was deemed best not to annouce it durtold how, at a night meeting at the;tne the course of the insurrection be-

,home of the city official, at which 1 Cummins and Reichmann were present" he was made promises if he ; would come to the aid of the concern. He declared he was empowered . to repeat these promises to others. The city ofticial upon becoming acquainted with Cummins, is alleged to have deposited big sums of the city's money in the trust company to attempt to bolster it up. notwithstanding the fact that the eoncern did not bear a strong name in the financial district. According to Robin $ 1,400,000 of municipal funds was turned over to the Carnegie Trust within a few months. The most sensational allegation of Robin was that the citjy official promised to Robin to deposit sums of the city's money in banks in which Robin was interested the ' now defunct Washington Savings bank and the Northern bank of Xe York if Robin would help out the Carnegie Trust.

President Taft Will Not Order Troops Across the Border Without First Receiving Authority.

TAFT WILL RETURN TO CAPITAL SOON American in Rebel Army Writes that Fifteen Fellow Countrymen Were Captured and Executed (American News Service) Augusta, Ga., March 17. It was learned today that as soon as President Taft returns to Washington, early next week a conference will be held there to determine the future course the administration is to pursue in the Mexican difficulty. Nothing will be done until that time, except to equip the army for active operations. . Already orders have been issued with the president's consent for the purchase of commissary supplies for three months rations. If intervention must take place as a last resort to protect American interests in Mexico the chances are now that the president will put the question and respon sibility of such a thing as an invasion up to congress. These who talked to Taft here today insisted that he would not without direct authority from congress do more than patrol the Mexican frontier and cut off, if possible, all sources of supply from the Mexican revolutionists. Should the Diaz administration with this aid from the American government, be unable to control the situation, then the friends of the president here say he will ask congress to say whether or not the army shall be sent across the border. EXECUTE AMERICANS? Lexington; Ky - March 17. Fifteen Americans fighting with the insurrectos at CSsas Grandes last week were jt- letter re ceived. : here today , from George Zim merman at Smelter, Texas, who claims to have escaped with two oth j ers after the battle. The fifteen Americans were suppos ed to be held as prisoners. Zimmer man, whose hme is here, is serving as a major in Madero's army. His communication follows: "Smelter, Tex., March 4. This will be mailed twelve hours after I recross the border with men and machine guns. I was one of three of a dynamite squad. We escaped from Casas Grandes last Tuesday. The rest of the Americans were captured and killed. , President Madero personally promoted from lieutenant to major on Wednesday. I come here for recruits and arms. Five times twenty thousand United States soldiers cannot maintain neutrality. I intend advocating raising the black flag in retaliation for the Diaz proclamation of summary execution. We will win inside of ninety days, (signed) "George Zimmerman, Major Provisional Army." A NEW CABINET? Mexico City, March 17. A complete reorganization of the Diaz cabinet with the possibility that President Diaz himself will retire if a strong man can be found to succeed him, is possible. As a result of the political chaos in Mexico at this time is it believed that only a change of administration can put a stop to the revolution which is daily growing in strength. Senor Jose Yves Limantour, Mexican minister of finance, is believed to be hurrying to this city from New York to take part in conference which have for their aim a reformation of the Diaz ministry. The post of minister of foreign affairs has been offered to Senor Limantour. This place is the portfolio now held by Enrique Creel but on account of the general hostility of the poorer classes against Creel his retirement has been officially decided upon. Other Will Resign. Senor Ramon Corral, vice president of the republic, will also go to appease public wrath. The resignation of Gen. Cosio, the aged minister of war, was agreed upon some time ago but it cause of the encourarenent it wo ild

i gjve the rebels. ;ih Increased prMuctlon means latgwith the depositfoi of these mcalcr ra'.l'ond rnn?e. sr-d cvry Tort. and the elevation of Senor Limantour : made by the railroad In this direction

students of Mexican statesmanship ! see the ultimate election of the present minister of finance to the Presidency. The retirement of Diaz is indicated by many other developments aside from rumors. The announcement of the resignation of Diaz, who was only inaugurated into; his present term in THE WEATHER STATE Rain in South portion; rain or snow in north portion tonight or Saturday. Colder In the south an'd northwest portion tonight. LOCAL Rain tonight and Saturday. Colder Saturday. - ,

December, is feared by the United States government. Unless succeeded by a man as powerful as the present Mexican executive, the resignation of Dias would give an impetus to the insurrection far greater than any other it has yet received. The domestic business of the country is suffering , more than known to the outside world. Many merchant and others are withdrawing their money from Mexican banks and send

ing if to banks In the United States and other countries. MORE AMMUNITION. San Antonio, Tex.. March 17. With a million rounds o ammunition stored in the magazines uion the grounds of the great maneuver camp at Fort Sam Houston, the army concentrated here today learned that the government had given orders for the transportation' of a vast additional quantity to be shipped here from other army arsena's. it was reported that upon the arrival of the Fifth Cavalry from Ft. Ieavenworth, Kansas, practically the. entire army now stationed In the department of Texas would be moved toward the Rio Grande. The Fifth Cavalry is the flying squadron of the army. - v-."-:--'' Army officers today closed contracts for the lease of several warehouses for six months showing that, the troop will be kept in Texas for at least that length of time. More than $2,000,000 worth of food and army equipment will be stored in these warehouses. v Supplies Are Ready.. Acting under direct orders from Major-General William II. Carter, In command of the Texas' division, orders have been given to the commissary department to arrange supplies so that they can be shipped .without delay. Temporary sheds along railroads are being erected where accoutrements can be placed. For several days the Southern Paoific has been accumulating sleepers and day coaches in the yards here until there are at present sufficient cars to haul a large section of the army. Tqre were 83 passenger coachea in the yards this morning with 'others enrbute." ": v" f " - h r: . S. " The plans for the instruction ot officers of the State militia h who are fcomlng'here"tti i see-how grim war Is played at close range are going forward without a hitch. The first' of the militia officers are expected In about a week. One militia officer will be statloued with each company of infantry troop of cavalry and battery of artillery-in the division so that he may observe everything which goes on. They wiU rank as "regulars" and will be subject to the same regulations of discipline as Ihe soldiers and officers of the standing army. TO AID THE FARMER Pennsylvania Railroad Giving Instructions. "Potato Culture" ?and "Seed Grain Suggestions" are the newest additions to the agricultural literature which the Pennsylvania railroad is preparing and giving a wide distribution in the territory through which it operates. These two pamphlets will be issued next week. The Pennsylvania railroad was the first eastern railroad to undertake to preach scientific farming. In 1901 farmers special trains were Brst operated on the Pennsylvania, and since that time practically every division has been visited by lecturers from the state colleges. In addition,, a special train carrying good roads experts has made a tour of the, state, of Pennsylvania, giving instructions and demonstrations in road building to more than 50,000 farmers. To supplement its work with educational trains, the Pennsylvania railroad has issued pamphlets entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad and the Farmer," Good Roads at Low Cost," "Use of Lime on Land." "Alfalfa," "Orchard Development (Revised Edition) Planting, Pruning, Spraying and Cultivation." In addresing the farmers in the railroad's latest pamphlets the company says: "The Pennsylvania railroad company has an active interest in the welfare and prosperity of the territory contfjrnTis to its lines. This nt"r. 'i natural, and Is not entirely nr-f lf ; ia co-operative the producer and shipper share with it the benefits derived.' EXPRESSMEN WILL GO OUT ON STRIKE . (American New Service Chicago, March 17. Unless the express companies accede to their demands for an Increase of $1.00 a week in pay by this evening, five hundred union expressmen employed by local transfer companies will go on strike tomorrow morning. Efforts were made this, morning by the employers to compromise on a SO cent increase, but the drivers . stood pat and gave the employers until tonight to decide.