Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 37, Number 66, 22 January 1912 — Page 1

THE EIGHMONB PALLADIUM

AND SUN-TELEGRAM VOL. XXXVII. NO. 06. RICH3IOXD, IND., MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 22, 1912. SINGLE COPY 2 CENTS. SHORTAGE HI COAL III THIS CITY DUE TO THE RAILROADS Two Views of the New Trans - Ocean Railroad OUR JIM" WATSON REALLY AND TRULY OUT FOR OLD JOB KILLED IN A WRECK TODAY

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If Present Weather Conditions Continue a Few Days There Will Be No Danger of a Fuel Famine.

CHANGE IN WEATHER FEARED BY DEALERS This Would Increase the Demand Again and Further Handicap the Railroads in Hauling Coal. Unless the railroads, which are handicapped by the cold weather, can ahlp coal into Richmond within a few days, there is danger of a coal famine. During the recent cold weather, when the mercury hovered around the zero mark, almost all of the coal which local dealers had was consumed, the daily demand averaging from 500 to 600 tons. This did not Include the mount of coal used at factories which secure their coal by car-load lots, direct from the mines. One dealer today stated that he had a big consignment of coal at Cincinnati, and that it had been there for ten days, because the railroads were unable to move it. That there is plenty of coal being mined is the substance of the statement of each coal 'dealer. They place all the blame for the shortage on the railroads. Prevents Coal Famine. To the relax in the weather is due the fact that a coal famine has not already struck Richmond. The dally private consumption has been cut in half since the departure of the below zero weather, and dealers assert that as long as the present weather conditions continue there is not much danger of a famine, because the consumption is not as. great, and the railroads will be able to move coal shipments, but the dealers are in fear of another extreme cold wave. As it is now, dealers have but little coal, the mammoth piles of fuel having dwindled down until each dealer has but a fow hundred tons left. 'lt Is estimated that 'during the ex treme cold weather, which lasted twelve days, the total amount spent for fuel by Richmond consumers was at least $40,000. The large' factories have consumed enormous quantities of coal, but there is no way to estimate the amount used by manufactories. During the extreme cold weather one greenhouse utilised thirty-five tons each night. LOUISIA!IAPOLITICS Democratic Primary Has Been a Bitter One. (National News Association) NEW ORLEANS, La., Jan. 22. On the eve of the Louisiana democratic primary at the end of one of the most Interesting and bitterly fought campains ever conducted in this state, each of the factions and candidates expresses confidence and an unusually heavy vote is anticipated tomorrow. Nominees for state officers- from governor down are to be selected, also a legislature that will elect a successor to United States Senator Murphy J. Foster, whose term will expire next March. Chief interest centers in the race for the governorship. The opposing candidates are John T. Michel, candidate of the "regular organization" Democrats, and Judge Luther E. Hall, the choice of the insurgent Democratic organization known at the Good Government league. Senator Murphy J. Foster ir seeking re-election, with former Governor J. Y. Sanders and Congressman Robert F. Broussard as his leading opponent. The registration in New Orleans and in other parts of the state is the largest job record. COMMISSION PLAN (National News Association) JANESVILLE, Wis., Jan. 22. Evrything Is In readiness for the special lection here tomorrow to decide whether or not Janesville shall adopt the commission form of government. Advocates of the plan have waged a rigorous campaign and are hopeful that the proposal will be adopted. THE WEATHER TATE AND LOCAL Fair tonight and Tuesday; moderate tempera- . ture. Thigh school observatory. ' Forecast for Richmond and vicinity: Unsettled, not much change in temperature. Highest temperature In last 24 hours II at noon today. Lowest temperature In last 24 hours SI at noon Sunday. Temperature at 12:30 p. m. today. Barometer 50.1 and falling. .Direction and velocity of wind. S. W. 3 miles per hour.

Two views of the great trans-ocean railway from Miami, Florida, to Key West, which will be formally put into service on Monday, and the originator of the epochal project. Henry M. Flagl?r. The upper picture shows a view along the tracks of the Long Key viaduct, which 1h nearly seven mile3 from end to end. The lower photograph gives 3 good idea of the manner of its construction. It has 1S6 arches, and is expected to stand as a marvel to engineers in the years to come. The entire length of the oversea road is 156 miles.

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M'GALLIARD FOUND RICHMOND WORKED BOARD NOW FAVORS GUILTYJFJURDER BY A J1ARTIST FIRE MOTOR TRUCK Muncie Young Man Who Slick Stranger Gathers in a Active Opposition Has Been Slew Sweetheart at Dance Large Sum on a Wild- Withdrawn Other MatGets a Life Term. cat Proposition. ters Before Board.

(National News Association) MUNCIE. Ind., Jan. 22. The jury this morning found Charles McGalliard, slayer of his sweetheart. Alta Hayworth, guilty of murder in the second degree. The penalty is life Imprisonment. Charles McGalliard, aged 23 years, shot and killed his sweetheart, Alta Hayworth, aged 19 years, during a public dance on Hallawe'en, while scores of dancers were engaged in waltzing, the sound of the revolver shot throwing the entire crowd into confusion. McGalliard was immediately arrested and subsequently signed a confession before the coroner and witnesses, acknowledging he had committed the deed but declared he was unable to tell why. McGalliard was working in Dunkirk at the time, but had come home to attend the dance and had told friends that Miss Hayworth had promised to meet him at the interurban station. Failing to find her there when his car arrived, McGalliard made inquiries of the station agent and later went to the dance hall where the girl was engaged in a dance with another partner. After several unpleasant conversations they engaged in a waltz, during which witnesses testified they continued to quarrel and one witness declared that McGalliard slapped the girl in the face. McGalliard left the hall, telling an officer whom he met on the stairway that he would return at midnight and that there would likely be trouble. This was according to the testimony of Policeman Oscar Furr, who was personally acquainted w ith McGilliard. McGalliard did return, bringing with him a pistol, which he pulled and fired at the girl during the progress of a subsequent dance in which they were partners. The defense attempted to have McGall lard's confession excluded from the trial, declaring it had been extorted, but the court ruled in favor of its admission. TO HEAR ASSAULT CASE ON THURSDAY The trial of Frank Britton of Fountain City, a liveryman, who is alleged to have assaulted William Clevenger, a driver for the Standard Oil company, last week because the latter refused to sell him oil. was postponed until Thursday of this week in order that the state may have witnesses present. The plaintiff was present in police court this morning to present his testimony. Joe Graham plead guilty of public intoxication in police court this morning. He was arrested Saturday night on Main street. The usual fine was assessed. FOR GOOD ROADS (National Newt Association) COLUMBUS, S. C, Jan. 22,-kjratf-fying progress in the campaign for improved highways was "reported here today at the twelfth annual convention o. the South Carolina Good Roads association. Among the matters discuss ed by the convention was a proposal to employ convict labor In road construction work.

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Richmond has been "stung" to the extent of several hundred dollars by a smooth crook, according to a state ment made this morning by Charles i W. Jordan, secretary of the Commercial club. New Castle, Muncie and other Indiana cities have also been profitably "worked" by the "con" artist. Last Thursday a man, purporting to be A. G. Graves, of San "Francisco, came to Richmond, and visited several business men. He appeared in the interests of a company that is planning the preparation of two cent triileage books, good for 5,000 miles of travel on any steam road. This novel proposition seemed promising to some of the factory men and merchants here. Several of them contributed, even giving as high as $20. Secretary Jordan became skeptical of the good faith of Graves, as the distinguished visitor had not registered in any hotel. A telegram addressed to Graves' company in San Francisco brought the reply from the telegraph company that there was no such firm. A telegram was then sent to the San Francisco commercial club, and reply was returned that the business was a fraud. The exact amount that Graves took from town is. not known, as many of the conplainants have not reported the extent of their losses, but Secretary Jordan estimates that the loss will run easily over several hundred dollars. DEMOCRATIC BILL LOWERS SCHEDULES Steel and Iron Tariff Rates to Be Reduced Forty and Fifty Per Cent. (National New Association) WASHINGTON, Jan. 22. The Democratic bill revising the steel and iron schedules of the Payne tariff bill, carrying reductions of from forty to fifty per cent in rates and carrying an extensive free list was agreed upon today and made public by the Democratic members of the ways and means committee. The following articles will come In duty free; Iron ore, hoop and band wire, fence wire, cut nails and all other wrought iron or steel nails not especially provided for. Zinc bearing ore; tungston-bearing ore; cash registers; linotypes and other type setting machines, machine tools, printing presses, sewing machines, typewriters and tar and oil spreading machines, used in the construction of roads. - WILEY EXONERATED. WASHINGTON, Jan. 22. Dr. "Wiley was completely exonerated by the house committee which investigated the Wiley-McCabe controversy. The official report made public today recommends the discontinuance of the Remson Board, which, opposed Wiley, under its present legal status. It does not recommend the dismissal of McCabe,' however. The. report is temperat in its language.

From active opposition to the purchase of a motor truck for the city fire department, the board of works seems to be veering around to the opposite side, and at the session held this morning, the issue was discussed from the standpoint of the most serviceable truck. It was decided that at all events two Kanawha extinguishers be placed on the machine bought. These wreTe sfcown l Mle mcent inspection trip to Decatur, Ind., where the members of the board were showy the extinguishers in action. The mixture in the tanks, soda and ammonia, does not damage woodwork and other objects with which it comes in contact, as does the acid and soda now used by the local fire department. The bids were taken under advisement, to be decided upon at a later meeting. The board favors a truck geared to run not over forty miles an hour, higher speed in the opinion of the board, being incompatible with the safety of the public and the machine. City attorney Gardner was instructed to meet with the officials of the Light, Heat & Power company to arrange for an extension of the C. & O. switch from the plant of the latter company, in order that materials for the construction of the new addition to the city light plant may be more easily handled. The expense would also be greatly decreased, in the opinion of the board, twenty-five cents a barrel being saved on the expense of handling the cement alone, the total on 15,000 barrels making quite a saving to the city. Howard Gluys, engineer at the city light plant, was present at the meeting, and was given the specifications prepared by the Fetta Water Softener company for the plant to be installed at the light plant. He will report on them by the last of the week. He asked for a new extension of the switch of the C. & O., in order that the coal may easier be transported to the coal pits and four instead of one carload of coal be placed over the pit.

AT THE Y. M. C. A. A special supper for the Bible classes of the Y. M. C. A. will be given at the association building tomorrow evening, according to announcement made today by Soys Directory, H A. Pettijohn. With the organization of the boys' city, the lads have several projects to consider, and the dinner will be quite an event in the juvenile life at the association. The Delphians broke the tie that has existed in the boys' Bible class basketball league, when they defeated their close rivals, the H. B. E., by the score of 11 to 6. At the same time the Black Hawks defeated the Iroquois 12 to 10. A FARMERS WEEK (National News Association) VICTORIA, B. C., Jan. 22. The British Columbia farmer will have his innings in the capital this week. Beginning today with a meeting of the British Columbia Fall Fair association annual sessions will be held during the week by all of the organizations in which the farmers are interested, including the Provincial associations of dairymen, grain growers, stock breeders, poultry raisers and fruit growers. Present indications point to an unusually large attendance.

Love Feast, Held by Republican Machine Hands at Rushville Last Fall, at Length Bears Fruit.

HIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS STILL DELAYED Bassett Says Watson's Platform Will Be "Republican" One Convention' to Be Held in Richmond. The "love feast" for hungry republican politicians, held at Rushville last fall, under the auspices of James E. Watson, former congressman from the sixth district and defeated candidate for governor, has borne fruit. As was predicted in the Palladium at the time of the "love feast" which was attended by all ranks of machine leaders, from the vice president of the United States and the former speaker of the house, down to were ward healers, its sole purpose was to launch a boom destined to return "Our Jim" to his former seat in the national house of representatives. This, at the time, was vigorously denied. But Mr. Watson is today an avowed candidate for the republican nomination for congress. He has made no public announcement as yet, but his henchman, Elmer Bassett of Shelbyville, district chairman, has passed the word along that James E. is in the race. An effort was made by the Palladium today to get into communication with Mr. Watson, who is at Rushville, but he neglected to answer the long distance telephone call. A Chat With Bassett. Saturday a Palladium representative talked over the wire with Mr. Bassett. "Is it true, Mr. Bassett, that Watson is going to be a candidate for congress?" was the question employed to open the conversation. "Yes; he is. That's what a close friend of his told me," he replied. . The questioner was informed that Mr. Watson's platform would be "republican." This was hazy, but the best answer obtainable. Mr. Bassett was not authorized to make any statement for Mr. Watson. He knew nothing of "Our Jim's" plans, but he was quite sure Mr. Watson was not a reactionary or progressive republican just a mere republican, you know. The little solar plexus blow "Our Jim" took at the voters of Wayne county at the New Castle pow wowlast fall was just a Watsonesque joke and Wayne county people shouldn't get mad at a trifle like that, Mr. Bassett thought. Mr. Bassett said he thought James would make a good race if Wayne county behaved itself. "Of course if Wayne votes the democratic ticket again next fall, Mr. Watson, if he is the republican nominee, will not have, much of a chance." The republican district convention to nominate a congressman will probably be held in Richmond. . Mr. Bassett is on record as favoring this city as the place for holding the convention. BIG SUNDAY SCHOOL St. Paul's Lutheran Church Report Is Made. Showing an average attendance of 363 for the past year as compared with 348 for 1910, Edward Hasemeier, superintendent of the St. Paul's Lutheran Sunday school, has completed his annual report. The largest monthly attendance, 398, was in April. September 24, Rally Day, had the largest day's attendance, with 523. The total enrollment of the school for the past year was 715. The main school had 404, of which number, 193 were men; the primary school 146; home department 100, and cradle roll 65. The receipts of the year amounted to $1,168.34, and of this amount $1.041.26 was received at the regular collection of the Sunday schoou The average offering per Sunday was $20.02. The disbursements were as follows: Missions $528.44; West Side Lutheran church, $150; National temperance work, $25; State Sunday school association, $23; International Sunday school association, $10; World's Sunday school association, $20, and incidental expenses) of the school, $359.35. RED ANNIVERSARY (National Xews Association) ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 22. Today was the seventh anniversary of "Red Sunday." when Father Oapon led a demonstration of the people before the Winter Palace and many were killed by the troops. Owing probably to the extra precautions taken by the police, the anniversary passed without any disorderly demonstrations.

INSURANCE RITES ARE OBJECTED TO Board of Works Protests on Increase for the City 'Building.

That the city will be the victim of an insurance "trust" is the opinion of the board of works, expressed to the four insurance representatives present for a time at the meeting this morning. The old rates of insurance were a trifle over $18 for each of the four pol icies now in effect on the city building I and under the schedule under which tne new policies are to be made out, the cost will be $30.50 for each of the policies. The matter of insurance was taken under advisement and President Hammond was instructed to secure a representative of one of the insurance rate-fixing companies to make an inspection of the city building. With the facilities to fight a. possible fire which the city building possesses, it is the opinion of the board that much lower rates should be secured. An answer to the letter recently written to H. V. McLeland, owner of the building in which' the Palais Royal store is located, in regard to the reI moving of the signs decorating the sidewalk in front of the store, was read in which McLeland places all responsibility for the signs on Henry Gold finger, the owner of the store. The notification given McLeland relieves the city of all responsibility in event of a damage suit, states the city attorney. One of the horses from the south side fire department which is now being cared for at the No. 2 station is in a serious condition according to statements made at the meeting. It was thought that a sprain had caused the lameness which incapacitated the horse, but a fracture of the hip is believed to be the trouble. The horse may have to be sold and a new one purchased. MITT BENEFITS BEAUTIFUL TYROL Former Richmond Man Aids Peasants to Raise Fund for a Hospital. How Frank McNutt, a former Richmond man, historian, diplomat, traveler and Jcnight of the kingdom of Montenegro, has made possible the erection of a hospital in the southern part of the Tyrol, and won for himself a warm place in the hearts of all the gaudily dressed inhabitants of that Bavarian land, is told today by Mrs. D. W. Dennis, in commenting on a communication she has just received from the former Wayne County man. A short time ago the urgent need of better medical facilities in picturesque Tyrol was brought to the attention of the community, and under the leadership of their Burgomaster, Dr. Von Gugenberg, who besides being a member of the Reichstag and other legislative bodies, is noted for his medical work in connection with his hydropathic establishment, a campaign for funds for a hospital was begun. But little hope of achieving their purpose was entertained, as the inhabitants could not undertake the project alone, being too poor. However, Frank McNutt, from his historical castle at Brlxen, issued the statement that he would contribute 20,000 kronen $4,000), thus making the hospital a reality. To show their appreciation for this act of the Richmond man who has brought' medical treatment within their reach, the Tyroleans, headed by Dr. Von Gugenberg and other prominent citizens recently visited his castle, Schlosz Ratsoetz," to extend formal thanks for his gift. After responses by McNutt and bis wife, the southern Tylolian orchestra, clad in their native costumes, gathered In the court yard, and entertained the notables, while they had tea. IN PROBATE COURT In the matter of the insolvency of John B. Koorsen, the report of the bale of his stock of groceries has been examined and approved by Judge H. C. Fox. The sale was made January 19, to Westerfield Bros, for $329.60. The report of partial settlement of the estate of William H. Siech has been approved by Judge Fox of the Wayne probate court, the. charges amounting to $200 and the credits to $4.25, leaving a balance due the heirs of $195.75. LAUNDRYMEN MEET (National News Association) WACO. Texas, Jan. 22. Waco Is entertaining for two days the annual convention of the Texas Laondrymen's Association. President S. G. Burnett of Beaumont occupied the chair at the opening sessioa today. .

J. HARAHAU FORMER ILL, C, PRESIDEIIT ONE OF FOUR DEAD

Vice Pres. Melchers, Rock Island, General Solicitor Pierce and E. E. Wright, Other Victims. AN ENGINE CRASHED INTO MELCHERS' CAR As the Train to Which It Was Attached Was Standing at Kinmundy. III. Several Were Injured. (National News Association) - ' CHICAGO, Jan. 22. Former President James T. Harahan. Sr., of the Illinois Central railroad, Urst vice pres- ' ident F. O. Melchers and general solicitor E. B. Pierce of the Rock Island j railroad, and Elmer E. Wright, son of the former secretary of war, were kllled in a wreck at Kinmundy, Ills., ear ly this morning, when Melchers' private car, which the victims oocupied. was run into by a passenger train and demolished while it was standing on the tracks in front of the station. The Illinois tntral Semonile Flyer to the rear of which Melcher's private car bad been coupled, had stopped at Kinmundy to take water. Illinois Centran passenger train No. 3 came thundering along at high speed, crashing; into the standing train. The locomotive plowing its way twenty live feet into Melchers' car, in the rear section of which were seated Harahan, Melcher, Pierce and Wright, killing them instantly. Tossed Through the Roof. Harahan's body, frightfully cut and bruised, was tossed through the roof of the car. The other bodies were buried in the wreckage. Other occupants of the private car were Rock Island. ., railroad attorney, Thomas Busby; Byron Curry, secretary to Mr. Melchers, and two colored porters. All were severely injured. Engineer Bob Stuart of the second locomotive, may die of injuries. His fireman was also badly hurt. Many passengers on train No. 3 were thrown from their berths but their injuries were pronounced not serious. The cause of the accident Is undetermined, but No. 3 was supposed to have a clear track. It never stops at Kinmundy. Harahan, as a guest of Melchers, was enroute to Memphis in the latter's car, which, through courtesy, had been attached to the Illinois Central train. The shock of the colli- . sion awo"ke the citizens and rescue work was well under way when assistance arrived from Decatur and Centralia. The bodies were brought to Chicago. Investigation completed at noon developed the local train disregarded orders by stopping at Kinmundy and the flagman failed to go back and flag the limited: The engine of the second train was overturned after the crash. The Melchers car was demolished and the cars ahead badly damaged. The crash woke people living in the little town of Kinmundy and they were the first to rush to the aid of the injured. News at once sent to the railroad offices at Centralia and Decatur and help was rushed to the scene at once. Many of the Injured, and the dead bodies of the victims of the accident had been lifted from the debris by tho townspeople befcre railroad help arrived. Fortunately the wreckage did not catch fire and the rescuers were able to remove the injured without the added risk of fire. Sleeper Telescoped. . The wrecked private car telescoped the sleeper in front. The private car rammed its way into the smoking and . dressing room at the rear of the sleeper. The body of E. B. Pierce was found under a heavy beam not far from that of Harahan. The others had been cast under the wreckage and it was some minutes before they were lifted out. Busby and Curry were also pinned under the wreckage and were cut and bruised. They are believed to be the most seriously hurt of the injured. Wright, who is 23, lives in Memphis and was on his way to his borne there. He was a friend of Harahan and had been Interested in a number of ventures throughout the south In which Harahan was interested. An emergency hospital was established in an open field beside the track. First aid was administered there to the, injured. Their wounds were dressed as carefully as possible. Surgeons and nurses arrived on the relief train and relieved the suffering of the injured. - Sketch of Harahan. Mr. Harahan was one of the best . known railroad men of the country. He began his career as a freight cleric in the offices of the old Boston and Providence railroad In . Boston.' Born Jan. 12, 1842, in Low?2as, be at ' ,- tended the public schools there and ' '

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