Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 37, Number 23, 1 December 1911 — Page 1

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BESCHER DECLINES TO SURRENDER THE HMD jy BIDDER E. M. Campfield Asks for Bond Filed with His Company's Water Franchise Bid but Is Turned Down.

CITY CLERK AWAITS ORDER OF GARDNER Campfield Says His Company Is Willing to Let Its Bid Stand, but Cannot Continue Present Bond. Notice served on the city by E. M. Campfield, representing Fuqua, Ting nd company, which concern submitted a bid for the local water works franchise, that hp would withdraw his bond November 30 unless some definite action on the two bids had been taken by the city by that time, had no effect upon II. A. Reseller, city clerk. When Mr. Campfield appeared at the clerk's office Friday morning and demanded his bond, the clerk refused to grant his request, saying that he had received no notice from the city attorney to rllow the bond to be taken from the office. Mr. Campfield Informed the clerk that he would not withdraw his bid, but that he was obliged to withdraw the bond. Me nald that his company had requested him to do this because of the constant changing of the eastern money market. Bescher Stands Pat. Clerk Bescher, however, was firm In hl3 statement that the bond would not be removed from his office until he had obtained a written order from the city lepnl department to allow It to be withdrawn. 'I Intend to report the matter to my company this afternoon," Mr. Campfield Informed a reporter. "And the concern will take the proper action, but Just what will be done I do not know. "If the city council and board of fniblic work desires to reconsider the 144. further .we will put up a new bond," he continued, "but it is Impossible to leave the present bond stand. Wo are entirely willing to allow the bid to remain just as it is, and if the present bond can be withdrawn we will be willing to file a much larger bond with the city if desired." Whether Mr. Campfield can or cannot withdraw his bond is not known, but it is believed that the city attorney will permit Campfield to do so. The bid has been in the hands of the city for some time, and it, as well as the proposal of the Richmond City Water Works company, has been explained to council and the board of works and every point discussed. A few weeks ago Mr. Campfield served notice on the city that he would withdraw his bond, November 30. "HOIISEIISE- TEDDY So Colonel Expressed Himself of Barker Charge. Natlonal News Association) WORCESTER, Mass., Dec. 1. When Theodore Roosevelt was again asked today about the Wharton Barker charges that Roosevelt "sold himself" to the railroad interests in 1904, he Mid curtly, "He is talking nonsense." Beyond that he declined to be interviewed and would answer nothing about the Taft administration. He returned to New York today. PROF. RUSSELL TO LECTURE TONIGHT A good sized audience is expected this evening at the Y. M. C. A. when Prof. Elbert Russell delivers his regular address on the Sunday school lesson used here December third. The professor will tell of the rebuilding of tbe wall of Jersualera by Nehemiah, as outlined in the fourth chapter of the book of Nehemiah. He will discuss conditions at the time of the story and will make several applications of his points to the present time. Prof. Russell's lectures are proving popular with persons interested in Sunday school work, as the professor is able to unravel many of the problems in tbe lessons. . Announcement Is made by the Y. M. C. A. officials of a meeting to be held In tbe association building Sunday afternoon in the interests of the "men and religion forward movement." Representatives of ail religious bodies tn Wayne County have been invited to the gathering. Reports will be given by the Richmond representatives at the big meeting now In progress at Dayton. C. PIERSON SUED ' V . Robert A. Benton has filed suit in the circuit court against Charles C. Fierson, who Is confined at Eastern Indiana hospital tad John Musser, lan for Charles C. Pierson. to on doe VOX demand f 525.

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Mrs. Kmmaline Pankhurst, the noted English militant Suffragette, addressing a crowd of bankers and brokers in Wall street, New York, recently. The appearance of Mrs. Pankhurst and other members of the American contingent of suffragettes caused wild excitement in the money district, and Mrs. Pankhurst had some difficulty in addressing the crowd, who found the visit of the speaker a great opportunity for horse-play and bandinage. Mrs. Pankhurst and her sister Suffragettes left the vicinity of the Money Kings in high dudgeon.

WHILE SUFFERS NERVOUS COLLAPSE Popular Member of the City Council Taken to Hospital Is Recovering. Frank L. Waidele, 711 Southwest A street, councilman from the seventh ward, suffered a severe nervous breakdown early this morning. He was delerious and was taken to the jail for safe keeping. By nine o'clock he was considerably improved and about an hour later was taken to the Reid Memorial hospital, where he will remain until he has secured a thorough rest. Dr. BuHche, who attended him, said at noon that Mr. Waidele was perfectly normal, but quite weak from the effects of the attack. Mr. Waidele is a victim of overwork. He has been a most efficient and painstaking official and has not spared himself in his attention to the large amount of work that falls on his shoulders as chairman of the franchise and ordinance committee of the council. He has taken a most active part in the water works franchise matter, and of late has been :nvestigating hospital conditions. Practically all the work he I does as a member of the city council is transacted of evenings. During the day he is employed at the Gause greenhouse. Friends had warned him that he was working too hard, but he refused to listen to their advice. It is expected he will be able to resume his various duties v.-? thin a few weeks. Report of Mr. Waldele's nervous collapse spread rapidly over the city, and solicitous inquiries from his many friends poured into the newspaper offices. He is one of the most popular city officials because of his efficiency and thorough devotion to his work. DISPUTES MAY END CLASSICJTO RACE Savannah Event Blackened by Financial Muss Want a Shorter Course. (National News Association SAVANNAH, Ga., Dec. 1. The international auto race for the Grand Prize, the classic of the American automobile world, which was won by David Bruce-Brown in a Fiat car yesterday when he made the 411 miles in 331:29:13 and established a new speed record for the distance, may never be run again. Agitation over the cost of the events, demands for a shorter course, and a dispute over the payment of national guardsmen who were called out to act as policemen, form the bulk of the trouble. Some of the soldiers did not turn out yesterday because they had not been paid. It had become a tradition to seek official permit for the holding of the ensuing race immediately after the event had been run off but today no application had been . made for the 1912 event. Even if the race is run it is likely that Bruce-Brown's record of 74.45 miles an hour for the 411 miles of the race will stand for a long Ume. The previous hourly average for the diatanoe waa 70.55 miles.

BELIEVE EXPLOSION WAS EXTERNAL ONE

Battleship Maine Prbbe Committee Seems to Hold This Opinion. (National News Association' HAVANA, Dec. 1. That the joint United States army and navy board which has been investigating the explosion which wrecked the battleship Maine, will report that the United States warship was blown up from an outside mine, was the belief generally expressed here today,, as the members sailed for Key West, Fla., enroute to Washington. So certain has become the belief among the Havana newspapers that the board will hold Spain responsible for the disaster that the press has adopted an attitude of silence toward the inquiry and the papers have announced they will publish nothing concerning the finding. Naval constructor Ferguson accompanied the members on the joint board. STILL MAKING ROAD Cold Doesn't Delay Contractor Cronin. Improvement to the National road between West Fifth street and the west city limits has not been stopped by the cold weather. Contractor Cronin is anxious to have the highway completed on the north side as far west as the cemetery entrance, in order that the street will not be impassable during wet weather. The street car company has completed its tracks in the center of the highway, and these are now being used. The old tracks, which are located on the south side of the road, will be torn up soon. The company's tracks run in the center of the highway through the city, but at the west corporate limits turn to the south side of the road. The compromise agreement between the company and the county, whereby each side conceded points as to the location of the company's tracks on the improved highway, cannot be carried out until spring, in all probability. The ground is frozen which precludes effectual work. ' TAKE EVIDENCE IN M'NAMARA CASE SOON (National News Association) LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1. "A jury by December 10." That is the cheerful view of Attorney Lecompte Davis, who believes that taking of evidence in the trial of James H. McNamara will begin by the middle of the month. That this week will end with at least nine sworn jurors in the box, was the general belief about the courtroom today. That peremtories will be used by Saturday, and that A. "W. Stewart, passed for cause Wednesday, will escape the ordeal, is generally expected. At 9 o'clock this forenoon Judge Bordwell was prepared to hear the excuses of fifty vevnirmen summoned Wednesday and an hour later the attorneys were ready to take up once again the task of filling the jury box. Outside the court room the district attorney's office resumed the investigation of the alleged bribery of jurors. A list of witnesses prepared Wednesday, after the hearing of Bert H. Franklin, accused of bribing venireman George N. Lockwood. was given to the sheriff and subpoenas for these men were served.

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PEOPLE WERE MADE VERY HAPPY By Salvation Army and Associated Charities Thanksgiving Day. The Salvation Army and the Associated Charities made many poor people thankful yesterday. The former organization distributed provisions among poor families and the latter served free dinners. About five hundred persons all told were made happy. The Salvation Army distributed twenty-six well filled baskets to as many poor families, the, baskets containing chicken or beef roast, vegetables, fruit, coffee, sugar and other provisions. Discrimination was used in the distribution of the provisions, the Army trying to give to those most worthy of assistance. School children assisted the Army by bringing provisions to the schools, which were collected by the Army workers and delivered to poor families. Individuals also gave provisions to the organization. One officer stated this morning that there is still a large quantity of provisions which have not been distributed, and these will be given away today or tomorrow. Never before did the school children respond as liberally in their Thanksgiving contribution of provisions. At the North Fourteenth street mission, the Associated Charities served a free turkey dinner to poor people and it is estimated that more than 225 white persons at Thanksgiving dinner at this place. At the colored mission about 100 were served free dinners. At the Home for the Friendless, the Eastern Indiana Hospital for the Insane and the Wernle Orphans Home. jthe inmates were given a bountiful Thanksgiving dianer. The inmates at the county jail were given a dinner they will long be thankful for. The menu consisted of chicken, cranberries, pot pie, mashed potatoes, slaw and mince tie. TAFT HEARS REPORT OF BOARD ON WOOL Tariff Board's Probable Action on Schedule JK Needed His Attention. (National News Association) WASHINGTON, Dec. 1. President Taft today postponed .the cabinet meeting until late this afternoon to have conferences with the members of the tariff board on the wool report. The president's message on wool will go to congress about December 8. While Democratic leaders of the house are declaring today that the presi dent's tariff board is divided on its stand on the wool schedule, there is i . another rumor that the body of men to fix the tariff policy will pay littie or no attention to schedule K in its report, and that they will also tell the president that they have been unable to accurately determine the cost of production abroad as compared to that of the United States. This, however, does not receive so much credence as that said to have been received by the Democratic leaders that a majority of the board would abolish the duty on wool, and that a practical deadlock over this point exists in the hoard. THE WEATHER STATE and LOCAL Fair tonight and Saturday; slightly wanner tonight

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MANCHU FORTS Oil PURPLE HILL ARE IN REBELS' HANDS

Desperate Bayonet Charges of Attacking Forces Resulting in Heavy Losses, Causes Fall of Stronghold. NANKING'S CAPTURE MATTER OF HOURS Recklessness of Revolutionists Caused Imperialists to Lose Faith Death List Is Over Five Hundred. (National News Association) NANKING, Dec. 1 (By wireless to Shanghai). Another decisive blow was struck at the throne by the rebels today when they captured the loyalist redoubts on Purple Hill, the last stronghold of the government forces. Heavy loss of life accompanied the victory which was determined after desperate bayonet charges of the rebels. The rebels are again in possession of practically the whole city. The capture of the imperialists' forts along the mountain top was one of the most brilliant operations of the revolutionary campaign and was marked by reckless bravery on the part of 3,000 Woo-Sunk rebel soldiers who scaled the heights of Purple Hill in the face of a death-dealing fire from the loyalist cannon and small arms. The range at the point where the redoubts were stormed is precipitous but the rebels scaled it like ants. The men's rifles were strapped on their backs and some of them carried swords in their teeth. The loyalists' artillery became less and less effective as the rebels got nearer to the heights. Many of the shells went high, exploding in the rear of the attacking column. As the men reached the heights they charged with fixed bayonets driving back the artillerymen from their guns. With the savagery of Germans they threw themselves upon the " defending 6yairsts7biyonetting them down as they fled. The rebel loss of life was placed at 200. The imperialists losses were even greater. RUMOR YUAN DESERTS. SHANGHAI, Dec. 1 Sensational reports concerning Premier Yuan ShiKai were circulated here today. One stated that the Premier had been assassinated in Pekin by an anti-Man-chu fanatic and the intelligence was being kept secret by the throne for fear of its effect upon the revolutionary movement. Another report had it that Yuan had deserted the throne and had openly cast his lot with the rebels. STOP MISSIONARY WORK. WU CHANG, Dec. 1 All missionary work in China, except Red Cross and relief work has been suspended as a result of the revolution. The local American consul today sent instructions to all Americans in the interior how to act in the event of a general anti-foreign uprising. Missionaries reported the entire interior disturbed. PROPOSE ARMISTICE. PEKIN, Dec. 1. Premier Yuan Shi Kai has proposed a three days' armistice for the discussion of peace terms with the rebels. The latter have not yet accepted. NOMINATIONS FOR G. A. R. OFFICERS At the meeting of the Sol Meredith post, G. A. R., Thursday evening, nomination of officers was the most important business transacted. The election will be held next Thursday evening. Nominations may be made prior to the election. Those who were nominated at the Thursday evening meeting include: for commander, Fred Bartel and W. H. Baughman; for senior vice commander, Richard Williams; for junior vice commander, Stephen Thomas; for chaplain, W. K. Young; for quartermaster, Allen W. Grave; for officer of the day, L. M. White; for officer of the guard, Thomas Fagan; for trustee, John Markley. A letter was received from Mrs. Narcissa L. Jenkinson, the widow of the late Isaac Jenkinson, who was a member of the post, thanking the organization for the memorial which it adopted in honor of the deceased, and for the many kindnesses which the post as a body and the members as individuals, rendered at the time of his death. DEFENSE BEGINS The case of Lota King, who demands $2000 damage from Dr. Frank Harold, for alleged improper medical treatment of her finger on the left hand, was resumed in the circuit court Friday. The plaintiff has not concluded its case, and it is probable the defense will not finish its evidence Friday in time for arguments.

WREAK VENGEANCE Oil SLAYER OF HER SOU

Mother-in-Law of Mrs. Patterson Would Take Law in Own Hands. (National News Association DENVER, Dec. 1. Gertrude Gibson P?tterson. acquitted of the murder of her husband. Charles A. Patterson, whom she charged with selling her to Emil W. Strouse, the Chicago millionaire, shivered today and then became pale when told of the parting statement made by Mrs. Mary K. Patterson, mother of the murdered man, as 6he left here for her home in Chicago. The elder Mrs. Patterson said: "The time has come when if the law will not avenge a killing; in cold blood, it seems to be up to the relatives of the slain one to mete a like vengeance to the slayer." There was plenty of fighting fire and anger in the face of the aged mother when she made her statement. She ex pressed the most bitter hatred for the woman who shot her son as she talked briefly of the verdict of acquittal. Mrs. Gertrude Gibson Patterson, heroine of the hour, at the moment of her acquittal, found feeling turned against her today. As Denver folk discuss the case and the verdict more of them begin to express opinions that the acquittal was a travesty on justice. The jurors who found Mrs. Patterson not guilty are being scored bitterly on all sides. Mrs. Patterson will leave here prob ably on Sunday for a short visit at her girlhood home in Sandeval, Illinois. She will then go to New York to seek a position on the stage. BIG CONGREGATION HEARS EVANGELIST Thanksgiving Service at the First M. E. Was Exceptionally Interesting. A large attendance featured yesterday's observance of Thanksgiving day in connection with the revival meetings being held at the First M. E. church. Rev. H. D. Kennedy, who is conducting the revival, preached a short sermon, in which he warned the congregation to be on the lookout for the sisglfeOSme alktUeik tot everyone ! to determine Hi's decision regarding Christianity. Illustrating his theory, evangelist told the story of his own conversion to true Christianity. He stated that when he was small he attended a Methodist church simply because he was expected to do so,- and had no definite ideas concerning his real beliefs. When in his teens, however, he said he began pondering over the story of the passover and the saving of true believers by the unusual, bloody manner, as narated in the book of Leviticus. Shortly after this, his little sister died, and then, he asserted, was when he first became a true Christian. Applying his personal experiences to a more general case. Rev. Kennedy said that a similar period was certain to come in everyone's life. Statistics, showing that most church members join before the age of 15, were given by the speaker to show that children especially must be prepared to give a declaration of their faith when called upon. Preceding the talk by the evangelist, Mrs. H. D. Kennedy led an hour of prayer and singing in honor of the holiday for giving thanks. One more person was taken into the church, making a total of forty-two conversions. This evening, the Rev. Kennedy will preach on the topic, "How country people live in the city." No services will be held on Saturday, as the evangelist is planning an unusual program for Sunday, the concluding day of the meetings. In the afternoon Rev. Kennedy will conduct a men's mass meeting, and will talk on "God's best Man." He will close his services in the evening with a sermon on the "Devil's Cradle." A SPECIAL CAR TO TEMPERANCE RALLY An arrangement has been made with the interurban line for a special car next Tuesday and mome than one car if necessary at the rate for fifty tickets to the car of 2.05 for the round trip, the regular fare each way being $1.35. The special car will leave Richmond about 10 a. m. and will leave Indianapolis about the same hour p. m. The special will stop at Centerville, Cambridge City and Dublin, bnt passengers, if any, will pay tbe regular round trip rate from those places. Those who are going please sign their names on the list at office of Y. M. C. A. ITALIANS DESTROY TURKISH GARRISON (Naiional Newa Association) CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 1. The entire town of Aiszara has been razed by an Italian bombardment, according to a cablegram received today from Zenibat. The Italians lost 290 men in the attack and failed to drive the Turks from the trenches about the town. The inhabitants lied at the opening of the bombardment, bnt snores were blown, to pieces by the exslodins she

PERSIAN CABINET REVERSES RULING; DEFIES RUSSIANS

Following Riots in Teheran, Government Declines to Order the Expulsion Yankee Official. of CRISIS VERY ACUTE OVER THIS ACTION Shusjer, the American Treasurer-General of Persia, Bitterly Assails England for Its Policy. BULLETIN. ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. i. The invasion of Persia by Russian troops was ordered this afternoon. Cossacks were ordered to march on Teceran, too Persian capital. (National News Association) . TEHERAN, Persia. Dec. 1. Follow ing riotous demonstrations of the populace, the1 Persian cabinet met again and reversed its decision of yesterday, that Persia should bow to Russia's ultimatum for the expulsion of W. Morgan Shuster, the American treasurer-general of Persia. By today's action Persia rejected in full the demands of Russia that Shuster be expelled from Persia and the rehabilitation of the country's finances under the supervision of the treasurergeneral and several other Americans be stopped. The rioting broke out as soon as news of the cabinet's decision reached the public. As a result of the demonstration a strong guard was placed over the Russian legation, whose arrogance is hated by the Persians. For a time it looked as though martial law would have to be proclaimed to prevent serious disorder, but today's decision by the cabinet was proclaimed as soon as the sitting ended, and the mobs were calmed. Mr. Shuster was prepared to leave today, following the cabinet's decision Thursday to yield to Russia's ultimatum that Shuster be deposed and expelled. Mr. Shuster in reviewing the circumstances which had led to Russia's ultiinttuttV Just at the moment when he had begun to" make headway in the rehabilitation of Persia's finances, took England bitterly to task for not opposing Russia's demination and tyranny over Persia. He declared that never from the first had Russia intended to permit Persia to rebuild her shattered finances and re-clothe the government with national power. MAY CAUSE TROUBLE. WASHINGTON, Dec. 1. The threatened expulsion of W. Morgan Shuster from Persia through the dominating influence of Russia, will, it is said here in. diplomatic circles, eventually precipitate an acute situation between the United States and Russia. Shuster at the time he left the United States for Persia, carried letters of high recommendation from President : Taft and the state department. While this in no sense makes him an agent of this country, it does make his expulsion from Persia a greater affront than otherwise would be the case. The American, it was learned today, accepted the position in Persia under a three-year contract It has not run six months. PLANT OPENS AGAIN Invoice at Gaar, Scott & Co Completed. All departments of Gaar, Scott and company were under full . operation1 Friday for the first time in about a month, the factory having been closed for invoice. Some of the departmentswere opened a week ago. With a large amount of orders on hand and business prospects most satisfactory there is every indication that the normal working force will be kept employed. It may be increased. The factory, resumed operation under the management of Gaar, Scott and company according to an official of this concern. It is probable the man agement will be transferred to the M. Rumley company of La Porte later, though details in the transfer have not been completed. , DEITEMEYER SUES WM. S. CLENDENIN As an outgrowth of the injunction, secured by Charles H. Deitemeyer against William S. Clendenin to prevent tbe latter from operating hie fertilizing plant north of the city in such a manner that an obnoxious stench arises, suit was filed m the circuit court Friday on relation of the state, charging Clendenin with contempt of court. Under the order of Judge Jackson of New Castle, who Was the special Judge to try the case, the plant could; not be j operated if these stenches arose, Deitemeyer avers that since the Injunction was secured the odors bare t issued against Clendenin, sHnftny ho j

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