Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 36, Number 196, 24 May 1911 — Page 1
71 BICHMOOTD FAIXABIUM EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT PCONE 1121 BUSINESS OFFICE PHONE 2566 AND SUN-TEXj"EGR AM . VOL. XXXVI. NO. 190. RICHMOND, IXD., WEDNESDAY EVENING. 31 AY 24, 1911. SINGLE COPY 3 CENTS.
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PEACE ADVOCATES TODAY DISCUSSED THE EHHF WARS Nicholas Murray Butler Outlines Work to Be Done by Trustees of Carnegie Endowment Fund.
Good Old Summertime is Here Once More MAY FESTIVAL IS ATTRACTING MUCH GENERAL INTEREST RESIGNATION OF DIAZ IS LOOKED FOR LATE TODAY
PARKER IS THREE TIMES CONVICTED IN LIQUOR CASES Found Guilty a Second Time of Selling Liquor to Miners and of Permitting Minors to Loiter.
LAKE MOHONK SCENE OF THE CONFERENCE
Probability for Creation of a ' Court of Arbital Justice at The Hague Appear Very Bright. (National News Association) ' Lake Motaonk, N. Y., May 24. The plan of work adopted by the trustees of the $10,000,000 Carnegie endowment (or International peace was outlined In detail today for the first time by President Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia university, presiding officer of the Lake Mohonk conference on International arbitration In his speech that formally opened the greatest peace conference of the year with distinguished men from every civilized country in attendance. The fund will be devoted almost entirely to a tretnendoua world-wide campaign of education. The work will be carried on In three divisions a division of international law, a division of economics and history, and a divialon of intercourse and education. The division of international law will be under the direction ot Professor James Brown Scott, 'whose work In the state department at the second Hague conference, and In connection with the American sof At v nit Tnnrnat rt Tntornntlnnal Tjtw has strongly ldentiled him with the jpeace movement. The division of economics and his'tory will be under Professor John Bates Clark of Columbia university, who stands foremost among English peaking economists. The director of the third and most Important part of the work, the division of Intercourse and education, has not vet been se lected. Hague Court Efforts. In addition to outlining this great great length upon the efforts of the Hague conference to establish an international court of arbital Justice, excessive armaments and the proposed treaty of arbitration with England. Regarding the international court of arbital justice, which has not yet been established, the professor said: "It la now possible to state, with full knowledge and approval of the secretary of state that the progress made during the past year has been so marked tat In all likelihood the court will be erected at the Hague even earlier than seemed probable a year ago. when It was thought that the Third Hague Conference would see the establishment of this great reform." t Excessive armuments, the next subject taken up by Professor Butler drew from htm the opinion that "This form of international menace Is even now on the wane," and that, "the last "blow would be dealt to this ancient Idea were the United States to consent to join hands with the other great powers In writing into International law the principle that private property at sea shall be free of capture and etsure In time of war." The professor regards the tentative arbitration treaty with England as one of the most beneficent moves of modern times and gives it as his opinion that, "the treaty will not stand alone, but that Its beneficent Influence will soon call other similar treaties into being." ART IMPORTER WAS GIVEN HEAVY FINE (National News Association) New York. May 24. -Henry J. DuVeen, a millionaire art Importer, was lined fifteen thousand dollars today following a plea of guilty to undervaluation of Imported goods. His feeble physical condition prevented a jail sentence. CASE DISMISSED The case of the German Mutual Fire Insurance association against John N'oss, demand $175, and in which It was charged that the defendant had fraudulently signed the names of securities to a promissory note for $300, baa been dismissed. THE WEATHER TATE Fair en Wednesday nlgt. increasing cloudiness Thursday; probable showers In northwest portion. LOCAL Fair on Wednesday night and Thursday; moderate tarn , perature. HIGH SCHOOL OBSERVATORY. Highest temperature Tuesday, 84 degrees at 1 p. m. Lowest temperature Wednesday, 53 degrees at 5 a. m. Temperature at 11:30 a. m.. Wednesday, 74 degrees and rising. Barometer a rising. Continued fair weather.
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POSTAL CLERKS OF STATE MEET HERE Will Hold Annual Meeting on Decoration Day To Have a Banquet. The program for the annual convention of the Indiana branch of the United National association of Post office clerks, which will be held at the Pythian temple on Decoration Day has been mapped out. The business sessions in the morning and afternoon will be followed by a banquet at the Westcott hotel in the evening at which several prominent government officials will deliver short addresses. Matters of legislation important to members of the service will be discussed. Arrangements for the entertainment of the visitors, of whom a hundred or more are expected have been completed by the local committees in charge. The program as mapped out is as follows: The session wilt be called to order at 10 o'clock In the morning and will continue throughout the afternoon. At seven o'clock a banquet will be served at the Westcott hotel. Postmaster E. M. Haas will act as toastmaster. The speakers will be Frank P. Lorang, chairman of the national1 advisory board, of Detroit; Henry W. Deuker, of this city; and the new Ftate president. Music will be furnished by Prof. Hicks' orchestra, and a quartet composed ot Clifford F. Hutchins. J. Oliver Hill, Edgar S. Mote, and Charles C. Cox will render several selections. The state officers of the associations are: F. E. Bennett, president, Indianapolis. E. D. Woodley, first vice-president, Kendallviile. A. H. Pering, second vIce-preBident, Bloomlngton. A. W. Murphy, secretary, Lafayette. A. C. Davis, treasurer. Kokomo. A. B. Jester, statistician. Muncie. MILITARY AIDE OF PRES. TAFT TO WED (National News Association) Washington. May 24. The engagement will soon be announced of Major Archibald Butt, military aide to President Taft. and Mrs. Lucy Hayes Herron Laughlin of Pittsburg, the widow ot Thomas K. Laughlin. This will make Major Butt the brother-in-law of Mrs. Taft A SMALL BLAZE Sparks from a chimney falling onto a dry roof at 221 North Second street, owned by James Varley, started a fire that caused damages of $15 this morning. The fire companies had no trouble extinguishing the flames.
DEI1IELS GIVEN TO A REPORTED DEAL I. O. O. F. Lodge Building Is Said to Be Wanted by the Starr Piano Co.
Although denied by parties mentioned in the deal, it was reported Wednesday that througli agents Clarence Gennett, treasurer of the Starr Piano company, which company recently purchased the John Vaughan Block on North Eighth street, is seeking to purchase the I. O. O. F. Block, regarded as one of the most valuable pieces of real estate in the city. Mr. Gennett said he had made no proposition and representatives of the order declared they were not in a position, whereby they could make publio the names of the people interested in the deal. It is also understood that another offer has been made for the building. The purchaser of the building, in case the deal goes through, more than likely will remodel it and make it modern. Tenants in the building declare that they have understood the structure was to be increased one story in height and made into a modern office building. The sales department of the Starr Piano company is now located on Tenth and Main streets, the company holding a lease on these apartments which does not expire for some time. At the time of the purchase of the John Vaughan property, it was reported that building would be replaced by a business block and that the company's sales rooms would be located there, but no official announcement has been made up to the present The Odd Fellows' building is now mentioned as the probable new quarters for the city sales department of the company. STORM WASBAD ONE Adirondacks Was Swept Much Damage Done. (National News Association) Vtica, X. Y., May 24. Reports today from various sections of the Adriondacks and from several communities in St Lawrence and Lewis counties with which wire service was not interrupted with the terrific storm which swept that territory last night, indicate that the damage wroukht by a hurricane and accompanying lightning will reach big figures. The village of Fullerville, near Gouverneur, perhaps suffered most. Cbuncks of Ice. some in the shape of, and almost as large as chicken eggs, fell. The ground was covered with three Inches of ice. " " "
HOUSE COMITTTEE COIITiJES PROBE
Learns Something About Postmaster-Gen. Hitchcock's "Economy." (National News Association) Washington, May 24. Merritt A. H. Chance and Charles H. Kram, former auditor and present auditor, will be called as witnesses before the house committee on expenditures in the post office department this afternoon and asked to tell about the investigating trips made by Postmasters Owen, of Milwaukee, Bean, of Tampa; and the postmaster at Atlantic City, as a special committee from the post office department. It seems that the three postmasters mentioned were detailed to look into the subject of cancelling and recording machines and traveled over the country under very liberal expense accounts, according to information which has reached the committee. Chairman Ashbrook of the investigating committee said today. "The disclosures are expected to be somewhat startling fn view of the economy program of Mr. Hitchcock We want to ask some questions aboutJ how this money was spent" At the hearing this morning which Mooney, a disbursing officer of the post office department, was questioned as to the year's salary paid third assistant postmaster General . W. Lawshe, formely of Indiana, while he was absent from his post office duty in
New Mexico and the chief clerk was.the afternoon
performing the duties of the office. The point made by members of the committee was that this expenditure was illegal. The witness said during Lawshe's absence postmaster general Hitchcock took an active interest In the routine of the office and helped to carry on the wor"k. INDIANA ELKS ARE HOLDING A MEETING (National News Association) Fort Wayne. Ind., May 24. Over two thousand Elks opened the tenth annual reunion today. Electioneering is vigorous for Alvin Hadgett of Washington. Indiana, for President, against Frank Bougher of Ft Wayne, the present Incumbent who Is also candidate for a second term. ILLINOIS MAN IS FOUL PLAY, VICTIM (National News Association) Laporte, Ind.. May 24 Albert Hiltenberg, of Austin. Illinois, was found dead in a lumber yard here this morning, his skull cut open and one leg cut off. It is believed he was murdered and the body placed on the Lake Shore .tracks which run through the yard. ' "
Annual Event, which Opens
Thursday Will Be Watched by Prominent Musicians All Over Nation. , REMARKABLE IS THE WORK ACCOMPLISHED Event Is Now Local One in Fact as Well as Name and Has Been Great Benefit to Local People. , THURSDAY EVENING. Soloists. Mrs. F. W. Krueger, Soprano. Mr. Aurele Borriss, Baritone. And in "Legend of Bregenz" Mrs. Will Earhart, Contralto. Overture "Rienzi" Wagner Aria "Die Nacht 1st Schon," from "Das Nachtlager in Granada".. Kreutzer Mr. Borriss. Cantata "A Legend of Bregenz".. Bendall Mrs. Krueger, Mrs. Earhart, Children's Chorus, orchestra. Intermission. Suite "Sigurd Jorsalfar," Op. 56.. Greig (1) Prelude in the King's hall. (2) Intermezzo, Borghild's Dream. (3) March of Homage. Aria "Wie nahte mir der Schlummer," from "Der Freischutz". Weber Mrs. Krueger. Three Dances from Henry VIII.... , German (1) Morris Dance. (2) Shepherd's Dance. (3) Torch Dance. March from "Tannhauser ....Wagner The success of the Richmond May Musical Festival will be watched with interest by musicians all over the country. The work of the local musicians, underline , leadertfcjfiloX JProf . Will Earhart, who has won a national reputation, stands out as distinctly orlginal as the local art movement. The aim of the local musicians is to develop popular favor for the best in music and encouraging local musicians by giving them prominent places on the Festival programs, which event is now held annually. When the movement was originated several years ago famous orchestras and singers were imported. At that time this move was a wise one the local public was educated to the best in music and had learned to appreciate it. It also had a wholesome effect on the local musicians. As a proof of this, an expensive imported orchestra is no longer necessary. Work of Prof. Earhart. Prof. Earhart has created an orchestra composed of local musicians which has won the admiration of musicians all over the United States; he has developed choruses which are really remarkable, and he has encouraged the best singers in the city to study and improve their, voices by giving them solo numbers on the Festival programs. This splendid work could not have been accomplished by Prof. , Earhart but for the constant support he has received from the Commercial club, which promotes the Festivals. j It is not the object of Prof. Earhart or the Commercial club to eventually dispense with singers of national reputation. Such singers are regarded necessary for the success of the Festivals, to incite the local musicians to better work and to lend "tone" to programs, The 1911 May Festival opens Thursday evening at the Coliseum, and the program offered is a splendid one. It will be noted that the three soloists for that evening are Richmond singers. Two programs will be rendered Friday, one in the evening, and one in The sale of seats has been gratifyingt and large audiences are anticipated for each concert CLAIM AGENTS ARE HOLDING A MEETING (National News Association) Montreal. May 24. The Asociation of Railway Claim Agents assembled In annual session today in Montreal, the meeting being the first that the association has held outside the United States. The object of the meeUng Is to exchange views regarding the best methods of settling claims against railroads and to consider laws now in force and listen to and discuss papers that will be presented upon subjects of interest to members. C. W. Egan, of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, is presiding over the gathering which will continue in session three days. DISMISSED OySE The prosecuting witness, J. C. McConnell, in the case against Jennette McConnell, charged with profanity, offered ten dollars to have the prosecution .dropped. - Mayor Zimmerman j spurned the "ten but dismissed the tease this morning. The principals in lthe case are divorced. " v
Entire Cabinet, with the Exception of De La Barra Will Tender Resignations With Pres. Diaz.
GENERAL MADERO TO ENTER THE CAPITAL Prediction Is Made that Diaz Will Name General Reyes as Military Dictator of the Republic. (National News Association) Mexico City. May 24. This is ex pected to be the final day of the reign of Porflrio Diaz, the "gray eagle of Mexico," according to present plans. as announced by members of his offi cial family, the president's resignation will be gazetted either late this after noon or tomorrow, and the Diaz re gime will be at an end. Vice Presi dent Corral's resignation is already In the hands of the cabinet. The entire cabinet with the excep tion of Francisco de La Barra, minis ter of foreign relations, will resign with Diaz. De La Barra Succeeds. 'Senor de La Barra will immediately assume the official duties of president which he will exercise pending the special election to be called immedi ately. The writs for this have already been drawn up. Gen. Madero is expected to come here from Juarez shortly after Diaz retires. His adherents held a great mass meeting last night and arranged for a monster ovation when the revolutionary chiefs arrive. The kaliedescoplc changes of conditions evidenced throughout the latter part' of the revolution have continued during the last 24 hours. That Gen. Bernardo Reyes will ultimately betn he-rnllitftry dictator was the statement made by a high government official today. He asserted that Diaz at the same time he announces his resignation will appoint Reyes com manding general and pacificator and thus place the former minister of war in line for the presidency. TRIAL DRAGGING ON Cammorist Hearing at Viterbo Not Near Its End. (National News Association) Viterbo, Italy, May 24.v-In hope of breaking down the story of Gaetano Amedio, who has now become one of the foremost figures in the Camorrist trial, Amedio was confronted by his accuser, Giacomo Ascrittore today. Those who looked for an exciting scene were disappointed for Amedio stolidly maintained that he had been telling the truth and that the allegations of Ascrittore that he had participated in the double murder of Gennaro Cuccolo and Maria Cuocolo were unfounded. From" their cage Alfano and his fellow Camorrists looked on and Gennaro Abtemaggio, who has been holding the most spectacular role in the drama so far looked highly displeased that his place in the limelight had been usurped by another. Amedio, in protesting his innocence, reiterated his old charge that Ascrittore and B'ather Vittozzi, the priest were trying to save the Camorra by making out that the Cuoccolo murder was a private crime and not the result of a death sentence from the Neapolitan society. There was a. large crowd in court , LAST HANGING IN STATE OF KENTUCKY (National News Association) Frankfort, Ky., May 24. The execution of Roger Warren here tomorrow will probably be the last legal hanging in Kentucky, as the law now requires all men condemned to death to be electrocuted, provided the crime was committed after the electrocution law came into effect Warren is a negro convict sent up from Jefferson county. After his arrival at the State penitentiary, he killed another negro convict, the crime being committed just before the electrocution law went into effect BANKERS HOLDING A BIG CONVENTION (National News Association) Kansas City, Mo., May 24. The Missouri Bankers' association began its annual meeting here today and at the same time the Kansas Bankers association assembled across the river in Kansas City, Kansas. The . programs provide for a joint session of the two associations, with addresses by Secretary of the -Treasury, MacVeagh, Ex-Governor Francis of . Missouri, and several other speakers of prominence.
APPEALS ARE TAKEN IN ALL THE CASES
Mayor Stated in Court That He Now Intended to Take Steps to Have Parker's License Revoked. Steps will be taken by Mayor Zimmerman to revoke the saloon license of Lewis Parker, proprietor of the Windsor bar on North E street according to his statement from the city court bench this morning, just after he had lined Parker $20 and costs for selling liquor to a minor. This conviction made the second one against Parker, he being fined for the same offense last week Tsy Mayor Zimmerman. Following the second case Prosecutor Ladd read an affidavit to Parker charging that he permitted minors to loiter in his saloon. He was fined $10 and co6ts on this case. Attorney W. W. Reller, defending Parker, appealed all three cases to circuit court. If all three ot the appeals are decided against him Parker will necessarily be refused a liquor license In case he applies again to the county commissioners. . Evidence introduced In the case, similar to that presented in the other trial against Parker, showed that two young men went Into the Windsor bar and ordered beer at live minutes beluie eieven o ciock. , i nree minutes later they were arrested by Patrolman Hebble. The boys were held as witnesses and Parker slated for selling liquor to minors. Ladd's Construction. After the first conviction Prosecntor Ladd held that every sale of a glass of beer was a separate offense, therefore he filed a second charge, together with another affidavit charging loitering: ' In police court on Wednesday Attorney Reller. quoted, the sunrem court. decisions to show that a similar casehad been decided as only one, or a Joint sale While in the Parker case no money was paid for the liquor Hebble Interfering, in the case quoted by Reller, there had been ten cents paid by each of two parties, Consequently Mayor Zimmerman said the case referred to would not apply to the Parker case. On Tuesday in police court Mayor Zimmerman said that he would not render a decision without learning what the parents of the two boys tnougnt or the affair. Accordingly Attorney Reller interviewed both fathers. He said both knew their sons had been drinking, and that they believed Parker had been prosecuted enough. They were quoted by Reller as saying that some other saloons, where liquor was being obtained-daily by minors should be investigated. He ' made these statements to" Mayor ' Zimmer man in police court. In his decision Mayor Zimmerman said there had evidently been a separate sale to each of the parties, no agreement having been : previously made that one should buy the liquor. Reller Is Mystified. Attorney Reller observed when be asked an appeal that he failed to see how the court could disregard the decision of the supreme court of Indiana. ' . "f , '" ..;'. No evidence was introduced on the hearing of the loitering case. Attorney Ladd said that minors with real business in saloons could not be loitering there, but as the law prescribes that liquor can not be sold lawfully to minors, the purchasing of liquor in a saloon was not legitimate business. Therefore, as they were not ordered out the saloon keeper- was guilty of permitting the minors to loiter in his saloon. Reller in bis argument charged Ladd quoted no law, but merely expressed his opinion, which, he observed, would "not be worth much before supreme court. The court's decision, which Reller termed as "awful," was to the effect that the minors should have been ordered out of the bar immediately. The mayor said he had pledged to protect the people against unlaw ful saloonists and that he would fine every saloon keeper whom he thought to be guilty. Pcltedlsa's Tdd Ddly Averse Circchtlon (Except Saturday) (nrlttdlng Complimentary Lists, (or Week Ending May 20, 1911. 6f9H7 City Circsls&a showing net paid, news stands and regular complimentary list does not include sample copies. SeG2(3