Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 37, Number 76, 2 February 1912 — Page 1

FA AND 8UN.TELEQRAM VOL. XXXVII. NO. 76. RICHMOND, IND.; FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY SJ, 1912. SINGLE COPY 3 CENTS. 0 HEAP INSULTS ALASKA A SUBJECT FOR PRESIDENT HI A MESSAGE TODAY PROTESTS MADE Oli THE ACTION TAKEH BY SCHOOL BOARD Dominant Figures In the U. S. Steel Trust SIMS AS CHAIRMAN THE SELECTION OF THE COMMITTEEMEN

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Officers of the Local High School Fraternities and Sororities Make Reply to the Board Ruling:

SAY THAT GAMBLING IS NOT TOLERATED One Co-ed Denounces the Ban as "An Outrage and a Crime" Board Stands Firm in Its Action. Indignant over the statement of Principal I. K. Ncff of the local high school, which he made public yestepj day to the effect that high school fraternities are undesirable evils; poker has been played in fraternity rooms, and that club rooms are conducive to bad habits, members of the three fraternities in this city today issued statements In answer to the charges. Fraternity men in this city declare that Principal Neff's statement does them a deep injustice and . believe that it should not pass unanswered. They declare that there are but few fraternity men in the high school, as compared with the large number who compose the alumni. They say -that there are students In .the high school who belong to secret organisations and societies other than fraternities, and that the school board should also legislate against them. ' Carl Cotton Objects. In speaking In behalf of the Phi Delta Kappa fraternity, Earl Cotton, an officer' of that organization, emphatically declares that there has been ' no gambling In the rooms of his fra7 ternlty . and that instead of encouraging Jtajnembers to acquire bad habits, ' and preventing ' those members who are la high school from keeping up in thoir studies, the fraternity has al- - ways been willing to co-operate with the sohool authorities in every re'apctt?v .-. , . . i. "The Phi Delta Kappa fraternity has t strict rules prohibiting gambling and ' drinking in its rooms." Mr. Cotton ttifrrt - ""-rntigtl i Kt" i rrtnT f " particular fraternity but when the word "frat" is used it is generally taken to' Include every member of every secret organisation and in this respect . the principal has done the Phi Delta Kappa fraternity a deep injustice. "From the fraternity of which I am' a member I receive benefit in more than one way, and am sure that if Principal Neff. would extend his 'investigation' he would find that the fraternity spirit tends to promote the better things Instead of encouraging the features of which he speaks." Charles Twlgg Replies. Charles Twlgg, head of the Kappa . Alpha Phi fraternity, declared that Principal Neff has not given the fraternity men of this city a "square deal." ' He asserts that the fraternities In this city have been conducted along the right lines and that Principal Nefrs charges are rather harsh. Speaking for the fraternity of which lie Is president, Mr. Twigg said: "The power to regulate grades is, of course, in the hands of the teachers of the schools and consequently, since they are against the high school fraternities, they do not give fraternity men any the best of the deal. "From the father's standpoint where would he rather find his son in a cigar or pool room, or In a club "rtiich is preferable fraternities as they have been conducted, or a Public Club' or say a 'Millionaire's Club," which are not violations of the state laws or the school rules, with an Initiation fee of 9500. Which would Principal Neff prefer?" . Raymond Wickemeyer, a member of the Beta Phi Sigma fraternity also denies the charges made "by Principal Neff in regard to poker playing In fraternity rooms, lie declares that the charge in this respect, as far as his fraternity is concerned, is without foundation. Mr. Wickemeyer also declares that the fraternity benefits its members and that If its members which are In the high school are forced to sever all connection with the fraternity they will be deprived, to a certain extent, of these benefits and that it would be far better for them If they were allowed to remain in the fraternity. Members of sororities are also in. dlgnant over the action of the school board. One member of the Psl Iota Xt sorority In speaking of the matter, touched her indignation In the feminine expression, "It's an outrage and crime." Supt. Neff stated today that although ha expected a very few to quit the local htgh school because of the discrimination against fraternity nam hers, no action would be taken to smooth matters over." GUARDIAN IS ASKED A petition asking the appointment of a guardian for alary A- Roberts, who baa been declared of unsound xslnd by lunacy commission was filed this morning with County Clerk George Matthews by Frank C. Roberta.

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VOTING PLACES OF PRIMARYJELECTED Election Materials on Hand and Everything Else Is Completed. Will J. Robbins, chairman of the Wayno County Republican Central committee this morning made, public the voting places in tho various precincts over the county for the primary election to be held next Monday. The county central committee is expecting a large vote to be polled, and that it will exceed the vote of the former primary. Chairman Robbins also announced this morning that the inspectors will come for their supplies tomorrow. The- returns from the election will be received at the court house Monday f vanlnf . . .Xi , l ctr,'-: It Is expected that several of the contests for office will be very close. The outcome of the primary election is awaited with feverish anxiety by the candidates. The Hat of voting places in the various precincts is as follows: Abington Twp. K. of P. Hall, Abington. Boston Twp. Will Porterfield's shop, Boston. Center Twp. West Precinct. Medearis Harness Shop, Centerville. . Center Twp. East Precinct, Town Hall, Centerville. Clay Twp. Greensfork. Dalton Twp. Dalton. Franklin Twp. First Precinct, Bethel. Second Precinct, Whitewater. Greene Township Williamsburg. Harrison Township Jacksonburg. Jefferson Twp. Wm. Wedekind's bhop, Hagerstown. Jackson Twp. First and Second Precincts, Dublin; Third, Fourth and Fifth Precincts, W. H. Riser's shop room on south side of Main street,1 Cambridge City. Sixth Precinct, East Germantown. Perry L. E. Chamness' barber shop, Economy. New Garden Twp. Fountain City. Washington Twp. Milton. Webster Twp. Webster. Wayne Township. First Precinct No. 10 school house, corner West Fifth and School streets. Second Precinct Chester. . Third Precinct (north) Middleboro. Third Precinct (south) North End Mission in Fifth Ward. Fourth Precinct Joseph Dixon's residence on Abington pike. Fifth Precinct Backnieyer's greenhouse, east of Richmond, south of National Road. Richmond. First Ward Court Hpuse. Second Ward City Building. Third Ward Pickens' livery barn. Fourth Ward K. of P. Temple. Fifth Ward (north) North End Mission. Fifth Ward (south) Hodgin's shop. Sixth Ward Sixteenth and Main, 1607 Main. Seventh Ward No. 208 Pearl St., West Richmond. Eighth Ward West Side Republican Club, Faii-view. TWO WOMEN KILLED BY AN EXPLOSION (National News Association) KEWANEE, HI, Feb. 2. Two women were killed and 'one seriously injured In the destruction of the home of Mrs. C. H. Burrows, one mile west ot Cambridge, Henry county, early today. A private lighting system exploded, wrecking the house. The dead: Miss Minnie Burrows,. aged fifty years, and Mrs. C. A. Dean, aged eighty. The owner of the home, Mrs. Burrows, was blown through a bay window and is still on conscious.

At the top, John D. Rockefeller, Jr.; at the left. Judge E. G. Gary. At the right. G. W. Perkins. The report of the Russell Sage Survey shows the employes of the steel mills are in pitiful Condition. TWO SCHOOL TERMS ARE CLOSED TODAY Next Term for High School and Garfield School Will Open Monday. This was the final day of the high school and Garfield school terms. The pupils of the high school will utilize Monday and Tuesday to take final ex amlnations for the work of the past term. Wednesday will be given over to the teachers for grading work for. the term, Thursday will be the day of mak ing out reports for the past term, and on Friday the pupils will receive their grades for their work of the past year. The new students will also make out their enrollment cards on this date, and be ready for active work on the next school day, February 10th. It is expected that about ten students will leave the high school at the end of the term, six at present having signified their intention of tak ing positions or entering college. In place of those leaving, a class of between seventy-five and-eighty pupils from' the Garfield school will enter the high school Friday for enrollment, -making the total number of students for the term starting next week about 630, the largest number of pupils in the history of the city. 'The students at the high school will be expected to enter high school Monday, ready for the spring term. At chapel the courses of study and programs will be given out and explained. Then the pupils will be given a period in which to make out their programs. Pupils of the common schools will take their final examinations Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, probably will be excused Thursday, and receive their grades on Friday. They will start on the regular work of the spring term next Monday. VERY UNHAPPY BOAT Has Lepers Aboard Can't Find a Port. and (National News Association NEW YORK, Feb. 2 With seven lepers, the British three-masted schooner, Success, of Barbadoes, bound for Philadelphia, was reported by wireless to be in distress off the coast of Florida today. The vessel encountered gales and heavy seas and three of her crew were washed overboard by giant waves which swept the craft fore and aft. According to the wireless appeals, food and water on board the schooner was running low and she is leaking badfy. The Success, which left St. Kitts, Windward Island, about a month ago, was barred from llaitien, Santo Domingan and Pcrto Ric&n ports because of lepers on ooard and all this time has been buffeted about by gales in the Caribean sea, denied a haven of refuge. She is now trying to make Jacksonville. TEN ARE TO TAKE THE EXAMINATION The first grade civil service examination will be held Saturday morning at nine o'clock at the post office building under the supervision and direction of L. A. Handley. Ten applicants have signified their intention of taking the examination and all are asked to be on hand at the exact hour. Five hours is the time limit prescribed for the examination. Positions in the customs and revenue service outside of Washington are open to those passing these examinations. 22 PERSONS KILLED BY DREADFUL QUAKE (National News Association) ATHENS. Greece. Feb. 2. According to a dispatch received here today the restoration of telegraphic communication. 22 persons were killed in the earthquake which swept the Ionian islands yesterday.

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ARRANGEMENTS FOR STATE JjONVENTION Of Sunday Schools Made at a Meeting Held Here Last Evening. Announcement of the plan of organization for the state convention, to be held at East Main Street Friends' church next June, was the leading feature of the second night's session of the city Sunday school institute, yesterday at the First Baptist church. In addition to the discussion of the big state event for next summer, local Sabbath school workers gave talks on increasing the interest in religious work in Richmond. E. M. Haas, president of the city association, was. unanimously chosen chairman of the executive committee in charge of the state convention, and was empowered to select his assistants. In accepting the leadership of the big affair, .Mr. Haas announced that he would have seven assistants on the executive body, each of whom would be the head of a smaller organigation. These men, with the committees which they will bead, are: finance, J. S. Harris; entertainment, Ed Hasemeier; house, John H. Johnson; display room, D. D. Ramsey; ushers, Charles Newman; reception, Judge Boggs. The chairman of the decoration committee has not yet been named. A Big Undertaking. As the state convention will be quite an undertaking for this city, Mr. Haas asserted that the city Sunday school association should not postpone commencement of the work preparing for it. The entertainment committee will be confronted with the biggest task , for it must find lodgings for the 1,000 delegates. According to Mr. Haas' plans, a uniform rate of 50c will be charged the visitors for room and breakfast when they stop with a private family, and efforts will be made to serve dinner for 500 at the Friends church. The executive committee will have entire charge of handling the local arrangements for the event. The state committee has mapped" out, Jthe program and secured all the speakers. That more attention should be given to the real work of soul winning in Sunday schools, rather than to church socials, elaborate equipment and intricate religious organizations, was the theory which"Rev. Conrad Huber propounded, in speaking of the Sabbath school as a soul winner. These various institutions in the present-day church were not deplored by Rev. Huber, as he thought they were necessary accessories in religious woi$ pat he feared the real purpose Qf 3tae Sunday school was being somewhat overlooked because of the manyddtr features. The remedy for this situation, according to Rev. Huber, is tobave more consecrated teachers, a religious atmosphere in the school, and more careful preparation in the teaching of the Bible. SUBSCRIPTIONS TO "Y" STILL COME IN Subscriptions to the T. M. C. A financial campaign are still coming in, says E. B. Knollenberg. chairman of the auditing comittee for the campaign. Many out-of-town subscriptions are being sent in to swell the final figures of the big campaign, while several local people are also rushing in contributions now that the success of the venture is assured. It Is thought that the ultimate count will ahow more than 153,000, as a result of the late subscriptions. Mr. Knollenberg is now preparing to send ont notices to all the subscriber in the campaign, telling them formally ot the fulfillment of all conditions by the association, and also stating that the first payment in redemp-

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Reconsideration of Frankfort Man Means that He Will Head the Republicans of This State.

SHERMAN BELIEVES COUNTRY FOR TAFT Vice President Predicts President's Renomination Illinois Leader Goes Over to Roosevelt. (National News Association) INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. 2. The sentiment of the members of the new Re publican state committee pointed to the election of Fred A. Sims of Frankfort as state chairman before the committee met in formal session this afternoon. The news that Mr. Sims had reconsidered his decision that he could not accept the chairmanship practically settled the matter. As a result of an informal discussion among the committeemen it was shown that they will agree that President Taft should be the party's nominee for the presidency. They felt, however, that their position would not be misunderstood if they adhered to the rule of the state committee not indorsing any candidate. It is expected the committee will elect Will Hayes of Sul livan vice chairman, and Frank Stalnecker as treasurer. The new state chairman will probably not announce the make-up of the executive committee for two or three weeks. The sentiment is that the early convention should be held about March 10 or 12. This is the preliminary state convention to be held for the purpose to elect delegates to the Republican national convention. Members of the committee believe that the convention for the making of a party platform, and the nomination of state officers, should be held after the Republican national convention. It now seems reasonably certain that James P. Goodrich of Winchester will become the Indiana member of the Republican national committee on the retirement of Harry S. New, who has announced that he will not be a candidate. SHERMAN FOR TAFT. WASHINGTON, Feb. 2. Vice Presi: dent Shermen after a talk with the president today, came out publicly in favor orTafTa renomination. "The situation regarding the renomination of the president has improved wonderfully in the last four weeks," he said. "During three weeks of that time it was under the surface. In the last week the improvement, which has been especially gratifying, has been above the surface. I have never had a doubt as to the renomination of the president. If I had possessed such a doubt, it would have disappeared in the last week." "And how about November?" he was asked. "The Republican party wins its victories in November and not in February," replied Mr. Sherman. "History will repeat itself this year." OUT FOR ROOSEVELT. CHICAGO, Feb. 2. Congressman H. H. Wilson has telegraphed the national Roosevelt committee that he indorses the Colonel for the presidency. The telegram is taken as an indication that Gov. Deenen, from whose district Wilson comes, is also in favor of Roosevelt, and that the Deenen forces will line up for the Colonel in the fight for delegates. It is believed tnat wnson could not have sent the telegram without having been reasonably sure of the voters in his district, and the Roosevelt men here are counting on securing the two delegates from Wilson's district. WOMAN RECEIVES A BLACKHAND LETTER (National News Association) INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 2. A blackhand letter was received today by Mrs. Effie Sparks threatening her life for the prosecution of Salvatore Di Blast, an Italian tailor, who was convicted of abducting her 13-year-old daughter, Blossom Sparks, whom he carried to Canada and married. The police are investigatingADJOURN CONVENTION (National News Association) INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 2.The mine workers convention adjourned this afternoon after adopting the report of the "Policy Committee'' which includes provisions for a scale committee representing four central districts to carry on further negotiations with operators for settlement of the wage controversy, any agreement reached to be submitted to a referendum vote or special convention for ratification. DISMISS TWO CASES The case of Elmer E. Bailey- versus Henry Lane, alleging fraud in a furniture deal, was dismissed at the costs of the defendant in the Wayne circuit court this morning. The appeal case of Glen Bedesbaugh versus William K. - Bayfield was dismissed at the costs of the plaintiff by Judge Fox todsy. The case was appealed from . 'Squire Ab bott's court to the circuit court.

(National News Association) WASHINGTON, Feb. 2. Dispatches

received at the state &ud war departments today that the Mexican revolutionary situation was becoming decidedly serious, were subjects of a discussion at the cabinet meeting. The war department is preparing to mobilize 3,000 troops in Texas ir conditions don't improve. MUTINY BREAKS OUT. CHIHUAHUA, Mex.. Feb. 2 Mutiny broke out among the- government troops today. Fierce fighting between loyalists and mutineers followed. PRES. TAFT. INSULTED. EL PASO, Tex., Feb. 2. Anti-American demonstrations continued in Juarez today, every American appearing on the streets being subjected to insult. One was pushed off a sidewalk by a drunken soldier. The federal guard on the American, side were forced to listen to jeers and insults to President Taft. Some members of the chamber of commerce of El Paso proposed that a call be made upon President Taft to send U. S. soldiers into Juarez, but tho chamber voted down the resolution, fearing its effect upon Mexicans. During the morning a party of Mexican soldiers appearel along the southern bank of the river. .One of them called across to the U. S. soldiers, "United States has only a big roll of fat in the president's chair. Taft won't do anything to us." CARMIII AI1D WIFE MAD JOGVICTIMS Two More Vayne County People Are to Be Given Pasteur Treatment. With all available evidence pointing to the fact that the dog which bit both Mr. and Mrs. James E. Carrain, living south of the city on the Boston pike, was afflicted with rabies, Dr. J. E. King county health officer wrote to the state board of health yesterday asking that - the couple be admitted to - the Pasteur institute at Indianapolis at the expense of the state. H expects a wire or a telephone call today. Two weeks ago yesterday Carmin went into the buggy shed back of his home on the Boston pike south of the city near the C. & O. overhead, bridge, and found a stray dog there. He tried to coax the dox to him, and was rewarded by being bitten severely through the knee. Enraged he started for the house for his shot gun, but his wife exclaimed "Don't kill the dog, he is only cold" and pointed to the dog cowering by the side of a buggy. The animal which was shivering as if cold, sprang at the woman and bit at her throat. He misjudged the distance, however, and only got hold of her clothing. The animal made another spring and seized her by the hand, sinking in its fangs deeply. The husband then secured bis shot gun and poured two. loads into the animal's head, completely shooting it away and making it impossible for an examination of the animal to see If it was affected with rabies. All the actions of the dog point to its being afflicted with hydrophobia in the final stage, and Dr. King, who is very apprehensive for the safety of the couple, wrote yesterday to the state board of health, outlining the circumstances, and asking if he might send the afflicted parties to Indian apolis for treatment. The answer will probably be received this evening. MILL CONDITIONS DESCRIBED TODAY (National News Association) WASHINGTON, Feb. 2. Details of the results obtained by the Russell Sage survey, to show the pitiful con dition of the employes of the steel mills in Pittsburg, were given to the Stanley committee in the house today by John Fitch. His testimony followed lines similar to the testimony given by Louis Brandeis, but presented more accurate facts and figures. HOW TO SUCCEED 'National News Association) NEW- YORK, Feb. 2. George W. Perkins, who started his business career as an office boy in Chicago and later became a partner of J. P.: Morgan and company in the banking busi ness, was fifty years old yesterday.The eminent financier did not permit the anniversary to interfere with his ordinary routine of work. Just at .present Mr. Perkins is an exceedingly busy man. for, if rumor is correct, be Is looking after the financial end of the Roosevelt presidential boom, in addition to giving his time and-attention to the nanny great business enterprises in which he Is interested. When asked to give his advice to theyoung men who axe eager to succeed "in life be replied: "Keen, pegging away. Tfane and ' conditions nay change, hut" the old rule remains the same, that there is no success without keeping; ever-r

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Favors Government Building a Railroad into the Rich Mineral District of Big Territory.

TAFT SHOWS ALARM OVER LABOR STRI FE Also Asks " in Message for a Commission to Prevent Strikes High Cost of Living Also Subject. (National News Association) WASHINGTON, Feb. 2. Demand for Immediate legislation to permit the beginning of .the development of Alaska and the opening of Alaskan resour-. , ces is made In a message on the work ' ' of the Interior Department and other matters sent to Congress today by , President Taft. , While making it plain that he does not indorse the wide principles ot government ownership, nevertheless the President declares that, in Justice to the Alaskan ' people and the United ' oiaies, congress ought to Open the way to allow the government to construct a railroad into the rich mineral fields of the territory. The chief questions among the "oth er matters" relate to industrial dia. putes and the high cost of living. The President, alarmed by the growing hostility between capital and labor which twentieth century conditions are fos tering, asks for a commission which shall prevent strikes and smooth the relations between employers and employes. Why Prices Ars High. President Taft recommends that this government take the initiative in the formation of an international commission which shall investigate the cause of the Increase in the prices of the necessities of life the world over. After discussing the qualities of the f , Alaskan coal fields, the President says: "I am not in favor of government ownership where the same certainty ! " and efficiency of service can be had by . private enterprise, but I think the con- -dltlons presented in Alaska are ot such a character as to warrant the government for the purpose of encouraging the development of that vast and remarkable territory, to build and own "' trunk line railroad which it ca& 4esse on terms which may be varied. d? " changed to meet the growing, prosper ity and development of the territory. There is nothing in the history of the United States wJMch affords such s just reasonfor criticism as the failure of the federal government to extend the benefit of its fostering care to the Territory of Alaska. I think the United States owes it therefore to Alaska and ' to the people who have gone there to take an exceptional step and to build a railroad that will open the treasures of Alaska to the Pacific and to the peo ple who live along the ocean on our western coast. The construction ot a railroad and ownership of the fee do not necessitate government ' opera- 1 tlon." Commission Government. - The president suggests that commis- - sioners be named by Congress to investigate routes and cost, also to make ' a report upon the condition and extent ot the Alaskan coal fields. The President reiterates his recommendation for a commission form of Government7 ' for Alaska as the best form suited to ' that territory's needs. , C After recommending the, establishment of a bureau of national parks, : the President takes up the high cost of living problem. He asks for an ap propriation of $20,000 to defray the ex penses of a United States commission to confer with foreign , delegates on ways and means to reduce the increasing costs. The. President suggests that' . an international conference be called i in this city and that foreign governments be invited to participate. Alarmed by the industrial warfare abroad and by the growing hostility between capital and labor in this coun-' try, the President comes forward in his message with a proposition that -commission on industrial . relations, which will act as a. sort of national mediator in timet of dispute, be form-; -ed. He says: As to Labor Strikes. "In spite of the frequency with which we are exposed to these dangers (strikes) and in spite of the absence of provisions for dealing with them, we continue to assume with easy going confidence that in each new case, somehow or other,' the parties to . the dispute .will find some solution which will be agreeable to themselves and consistent with public interest. We all see the grave objection to strikes and (Continued on Page Eight) , THE WEATHER STATE AN DLOCAL Fair and cold er tonight., .Saturday . cloudlf HIGH SCHOOL OBSERVATORY. " , Forecast for Richmond and vicinity Fair and colder tonight and EaUzrday, Maximum temperature in JnA 24 hours, 22 at noon Thursday. U mum temperature In last. 24- hont; w at v;. m. Friday, Tempernfcorro a 12:36 p. ra. today, 12. Bsawmeter, Direction and velocity of wind 7V

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