Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 37, Number 103, 5 March 1912 — Page 1

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VOL. XXXVII. NO. 103. RICHMOND, INDM TUESDAY EVENING, 31 ARCH 5, 1912. SINGLE COPY 8 CENTS.

PLAN CHANGE IN HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT

Council Investigating Committee, Board of Works and Hospital Trustees to Hold a Meeting. EFFORT TO TABLE REPORT WAS LOST Bavis Criticises Trustees for Action in Securing Money From the City to Build a Laundry. Ths hospital probe ia not over yet. The report of the investigating committee appointed by council was read to the council last night, and accepted and placed on file but the committee was not discharged, and a meeting will be held Wednesday night, March 8, at which the committee, council, and the board of trustees of the Reid Memorial hospital will be present to discuss the proposed changes in the management of the Reid Memorial hospital, which are suggested, in the report. The full report is found elsewhere in this Issue. A motion of councilman Von Pein, which is accepted would have ended the investigation, by placing the report on file, and discharging the committee with thanks, was objected to by Chairman Bavis of the probe committee, and after a short speech, his suggestions for putting into action the changes suggested in the report were accepted by council. Mr. Bavis stated that no good would be accomplished by merely accepting the report and discharging the committee. He desired a meeting of the board of trustees of the hospital, the council and . the committee, with all the physicians of the city to be present as guests with privilege to enter into the discussion, at which the proposed changes in the management .of the , hospital would be. discussed. -of trustees jot the hospital. agreed to ifw 4nt an novrtt laHnna which will ... I . - , ' i at Ak.l- . A to me commuiee. - Criticism For Trustees ' Mr. Bavis In his address stated that the action of the hospital board, In asking for an appropriation from the city for, building a laundry and for other work, apparently was an effort to get money for the hospital by subterfuge, as Daniel G. Reid, the donor of the hospital, when asked about the need of a laundry staged he would be willing to furnish the money to install one. Mr. Bavis said this action of the hoard showed a lack of tact. Dr. Zimmerman stated he had but one suggestion to make before the sug gestions ror cnanges ouumeu iu me report were considered farther. He advised against the appointment of any physloian as a hospital trustee, as It would create Jealousy. lie favored a laity board, but suggested that the physicians of the city should ha 'called In when any need of expert advice was demanded. Mr. Von Pein, with the consent of nls second, changed his motion to accept the report, to have it placed on file, to thank the members of the committee, hut to hold the committee in aorvtco until the proposed changes in the administration of the hospital afJairs are acted upon. WILL Cn TRAFFIC Decision Made on White Slave Law. (National News Association) CINCINNATI, March 5. The U. S. court of appeals decided today that the federal white slave law Is constltutional, and that a woman brought , from one state to another for immoral purposes loses her individuality and becomes an article of commerce. This question has never been passed upon before hy a United States court of appeals. According to U. S. Attorney McPherson the decision will materially check the growth of the national whiteslave traffic.'. It was declared by the defense that the United States Interstate commerce law. of which the white slave act was a part, applied only to purchasable goods. The court held that the enforcement of the white lave law by the federal government does . not Interfere with the police powers of the states. COMMITTEE MEETS - (National Nw Association) INDIANAPOLIS, March 5. Before the state Democratic committee assembled this afternoon It was the general sentiment that Governor Marshall would be selected to act as temporary chairman of the Democratic state contention, leaving Senator John V. Xern available for the permanent chairmanship after the convention ox-

A CAPSULE REPORT ON THE HOSPITAL The following are excerpts from the special committee hospital report, appearing in full elsewhere in this paper: Committee believes the voting of public funds for the use of the hospital rents on each councilman's sense of duty. A full and complete financial report is imperative before council may appropriate money for the institution, g The plan of a self-perpetuating board of trustees is held detrimental to the best interests of the hospital. Lack of cordiality on the part of the hospital authorities toward a majority of physicians is detrimental, not encouraging them to use their influence to bring patients to the hospital. 'We can see no reason why the city should be called upon to make up a deficit, averaging 48c per patient per day, created as a result of patients being sent to the hospital by the Pennsylvania railroad, the C. & O. railroad and by other lorporations, and by physicians from without the city or state. It is in evidence that the trustees have failed to make an effort to have these corporations pay the full cost of providing for patients they send to the hospital." The committee recommends: that such of the Board of Trustees which shall serve as authorized by the original articles of incorporation, shall number six, who shall consist of "reputable citizens of said city, who are interested in hospital work, and without any reference to any political or sectarian Influence, and for the declared purpose of keeping the government and management of such hospital always in the hands of citizens interested in its work and clear and free from any political or sectarian Influence whatever and as in such articles of incorporation more fully set forth; that, In addition to these, the city be privileged to appoint two citizens to represent the city; making its total membership ten, and that the board be completed, (the same as at present) by the addition of two menders of the medical profession to be elected by and from the licensed physicians of said city, and of Wayne County.

REFUSED POSSIBLE REPRIEVE HAHGED Stott Declines to Allow Case to Go' Before Pardon Board. (National News Association) HARRISBURG, Pa., March 5. Declining a possible reprieve to allow his case to be placed before the state pardon board, Joseph Stott, of Syra cuse, N. Y., was hanged here at 10 o'clock today for the murder of his former sweetheart, ' Blanche RheamTaylor, whom he shot to death because she took the savings they had In the bank for their own wedding and married another man. Mrs. Stott, the executed man's aged mother, who had spent many weary weeks over the washtub to get money enough to give her son a respectable burial came to Harrisburg to appeal to Governor Tener to reprieve her son until she could lay additional evidence of his previous good character before him. The resolutions of numerous Syracuse organisations and the petition of many of his friends were ready to be laid before the state board of pardons. When she informed her son of her intentions he refused absolutely to allow her to proceed. "I committed the crime." he told her, "and am prepared to pay the penalty. I beg of you, as my last wish, not to do this thing." KIRKMAN ARRESTED Former State senator Roscoe Kirkman was arrested this morning at about 11:15 on Main street by Officer Westenberg for public intoxication and placed in the city jail. JURY FINDS THREE MURDERERS GUILTY Slayers of Mrs. Hettie Kaufman to Suffer Penalty of Deed. (National News Association) CHICAGO. March 5. The three slayers of Mrs. Hettie Kaufman, killed by automobile bandits when she attempted to prevent the robberr of her husband as they neared their home. were round guilty by a Jurv in the criminal court today after deliberating since Monday noon. The nenaltlea fixed were as follows: George Rabineau, life imprisonment, William Channell, 25 years, and John Stacey, 23 years. The fourth member of the party Fred Boneham pleaded guilty on the day the trial began. His fate ia In the hands of the judge. Rablneau fired the shot that killed Mrs. Kaufman. Channel!, the youngest member of the gang, planned the holdup, which was the escapade of four young intoxicated men.

SWAYfJE IS AGAIN PRESIDENT OF THE COMMERCIAL CLOB

Well Known Manufacturer Re-elected at a Meeting of the Board of Directors Last Night. lOPDflDTQ ADP DCAn SHOWING WORK DONE Club Had a Most Prosperous Year and in that Time Secured 159 New Members Other Matters. Election of officers for the ensuing year, reports of the various commit tees and the outlining of the work for this year, characterized the meeting pf the board of directors of the Commercial Club which was held last evening. The organization for 1912 will remain the same as for 1911, the same officers being elected. They are S. E. Swayne, president, John H. Nicholson, first vice-president, Pettis A. Reid, second vice-president, Howard A. Dill, treas urer, and Charles W. Jordan, secretary. Inasmuch as the reports from the va rious committees were lengthy, the di rectors decided to hold a special ses sion Friday night when the reports will be discussed. The president's annual report which was read, gave a detailed account of the club's work during the year ending March 1, 1912. The report dealt with the important work done by the club during the past year and paramount questions now before the organization which will be considered during this year. As To Corporations. Speaking of the public service corporations President Swayne's report dealt with freight rates, of the endeavor to influence the T. H. 1. & E. traction company to furnish the city better street cars; of the interest shdwn by this company in the Richmond Lake and Park company, of the controversy between the C. & O. railroad and the South Side Improvement association, and of the controversy between the T. H. 1. & E. company and the county commissioners', of the club's action in securing better telephone service in the city, .and of a number of other matters- which have consumed attention of the city officials during the . Among the main points brought out by the president was the investigation made by the public service corporations committee on the water works question. The president declared in his report that the committee had thoroughly Investigated the present franchise and made a study of the propositions which are pending before the board of public works. Water Works Question. Dealing with this matter, be said in part: "We have advocated that first of all an additional water main should be extended into the city from the pumping station for. emergencies which might arise and leave the city at the mercy of a conflagration. In the second place our Committee can see no reason why meter rent should be charged as at present, and certainly no increase in water rates. It would seem that the company could furnish water at" a much less rate than at present, inasmuch as, the number of consumers has largely increased, thus increasing the receipts of the company without correspondingly increasing the overhead expense. "We believe that should the city participate in the earnings of the Water Works Company, it should be in the gross earnings and not in the net earnings. This matter Is still per ding and our committee will keep In touch with the matter, and endeavor to assist the tax payers by urging as reasonable and fair a franchise as can be secured." The report also spoke of the advertising of the city by the club; the club's encouragement of public features; bringing numerous conventions to the city-; the organization of the lake and park company; the entertainments given under the auspices of the club; aid given In educational features; co-operation on public improvements; help to private enterprises; membership taken in the American Embassay association; appointment of delegates to the Kansas City National Conservative Congress, and other work showing that the club is interested in national affairs; of things done to promote the betterment of public health; the aid given charitable societies; and of activities toward advanced legislation. The report of the fire insurance committee commended the fire department upon its efficiency. Commendation was also given the board of works for the (Continued on Page fight THE WEATHER 8TATE Cloudy tonight; snow in the south portion; Wednesday probably fair. LOCAL Cloudy with snow tonight; not much change in temperature. HIGH SCHOOL OBSERVATORY Forecast for Richmond and vicinity: Cloudy today, not much, change; fair Wednesday. Maximum temperature, 24 at 2 p. m, Monday; minimum temperature, 10 at 7 a. m., Tuesday. Temperature at noon today, 23. Barometer 50A., ,

THOUSANDS FACING STARVATION AS A RESULT OF STRIKE

British Coal Strike Causes Two Millions of Working Men to Be Idle Loss Estimated at $5,000,000. LABOR STAGNATION; TRAFFIC PARALYZED Condition in Regard to Foodstuff Supplies Critical Railroads Abandon All Freight Trains. (National New Association) LONDON. March 5. The increase crippling of industries resulting from the British coal strike have swelled the number of idle working men -to nearly two millions today, with estimated aggregate financial losses of $5,000,000 daily. The total absence of rioting or destruction of property was explained by the practical certainty that parliament will enact a minimum wage law. Conditions today became critical regarding food stuff supplies. Prices have been doubled and the canned goods supply was fast vanishing. The railroads have abandoned all freight trains. On the grounds of humanity, based on the almost certainty that thousands will soon be facing starvation Premier ABquith today made a final appeal for mutual concessions to terminate the coal strike, but both sides remained obstinate. The practice of importaing foreign coal in any considerable quantities are considered almost hopeless. England, Scotland and Wales face total trade and traffic paralysis as a result of the steadily growing labor stagnation. With prices of the necessities of life soaring, the situation has became gravely critical. American and other tourists are cutting their sojourns in London short, fearing that a lack of fuel will seriously cripple transAtlantic traffic. It is reported that the British government has placed big contracts in Canada for coal. The mines In Eastern Canada produce bituminous coal of a quality well suited to the needs of the navy..,. : Warning has been Issued to all householders to use the strictest economy in the use of coal. With the slender store on hand and what little coal can be imported, there ia no more than enough fuel to last the country a fortnight. . Conferences were resumed today on the government representatives and the representatives of the Federal miners union. ACTION IS DELAYED On Proposed Plan for Police Vacations. The squabble over vacations for the police was dug up again at council, but final action in this matter was delayed until council considers the budget for 1913, when the additional appropriation for the pay of extra men to fill in the vacations for the regulars will be considered. The report of city controller McMaban for the month of February, follows: Total receipts, $37,291.28; distributions $9,098.31, leaving a balance of $28,192.97. The sinking fund of the city has $9,552.32, the special fund, $1,075.92, the street improvement fund, $4,755.25, and the light plant sinking fund, $10,761.88. The ordinance presented by Councilman Welshaupt for the creation of the office of assistant street commissioner, being illegal, as this department of the city administration is under the jurisdiction of the board of works, it was dropped last night after the third reading. The annexation of 'the southwest addition to the city which was up for third reading was postponed indefinitely. The board of works and council will look, over the site and review questions involved before taking any action in the matter. A section of the proposed west side boulevard and the west end of the proposed bridge over the Whitewater, are in this tract. Several owners of property in the addition made protests against the annexation of this farm land to the city. The dog ordinance was passed last night. It provides for a checking system, each male dog to have a 50-cent license, and each female dog $1 license annually. EUGENE AND IMA HAD AN ADVENTURE (Palladium SpeciaL) MILTON, Ind., March 5. While driving to this place from Jackaonburg, Sunday night, Eugene Scott of the latter place, and Miss Ima Kellam of Milton, met with an accident. The horse slipped on the ice in the road and fell, overturning the buggy. As it happened the storm front was up and both were hed In the vehicle and escaped uninjured. The horse was slightly scratched. The buggy - shafts were broken - -

Girl Sues and

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FITCHBURG, Mass., March 5. Miss Pauline Jones, a young school girl has just been awarded a verdict of $1,150 by the Supreme Court of Massachusetts aga'.ist the city of Fitchburg. Miss Jones sued the city authorities after they had refused to allow her to attend the public, school because she refused to act as a classroom "policeman." This happened more than three years ago. After the refusal of the school authorities to allow her to return to school, the parents of Miss Jones started suit, and at last she has been upheld by the Supreme Court. "I simply didn't want to act as a spy," was the reason given by the fighting little Miss.

FIDO IS BY A KNOCKED Bartel Says Dogs Should Always Be Muzzled Otiier Council Matters. Dogs muzzled the. entire year is Councilman Barters desire, voiced at council last night in the form of a resolution, but council asked for a re-' spite to think the matter over. The practice of the five-cent shows of this city in allowing people to stand up in the rear aisles, blocking exits while a film is being shown, was condemned by Councilman Burdsall last night, and the matter, after being talked over for some time, was referred to the police department, with orders to stop this practice, which is a violation of the state laws. Asking that It be taken as the sense of council that North Third street from D to the south end of the C. & O. railway depot be widened, councilman Evans brought this matter to the attention of council, and the matter was referred to the board of works. This part of North Third street is very narrow, caused by the C. & O. tracks running down the middle of the street leaving a narrow part of the street on 1 the east side for wagons and other vehicles. Several serious accidents have narrowly been averted there, owing to the proximity of the tracks, and the passageway for the vehicles. The improving of the street, from O to Main street, was also asked. The street widening will be taken up with the railroad officials, and if they don't coincide with council's views on the subject, the case will be taken to the courts, Mayor Zimmerman stated. . An appropriation of $400 for the hire of an expert accountant to unravel the street improvement funds which .was suggested yesterday by the state accountants, was asked of council last night in a communication from the board of works. A sum of $400 for the purchase and Installation of market scales at the market house, was also asked in the same recommendation. These appropriations will be up later. PETITION FOR ROAD Owing to the fact that the petition for the Improvement of a highway in Spring Grove was lost and could not be found yesterday: when the board of county commissioners were in session, a new petition is now being circulated. At the regular meeting of the .commissioners tomorrow, the petition will be presented which will ask; that, the road be made a free gravel highway and later he Improved under the threemile road law. ACTION IS BEGUN CKatleaal Kews AMteiatioal PHILADELPHIA. March 5. An important action in the government, suit to dissolve the U. 8. steel corporation, on the allegation that it was operating in violation of: the Sherman law by monopolizing the steel buHinea, was begun today before judges Gray, Euffington and Cross, in the U. 3. circuit court of appeals.

COUNCILMAN

Defeats a City

MAKES HIS LETTER TO MUI1SEY PUBLIC Roosevelt Explains Statement Bearing on Previous Refusal's. (NatIoa News Association! , NEW YORK, March 5. Col. Roosevelt today made public a letter he had written to Frank Munsey in which he goes to some length in explanation of his statement bearing on previous refusals to run for office again. The letter states that he has always made the same statement as contained in the Van Halkenburg letter that he was not seeking the nomination, nor would he accept it if it came to him as the result of an intrigue. , The portion of the letter written to Mr. Munsey with direct bearing on' his former statements follows: "What I have said to you and am about to say I have, for instance, said not only to other friends who think I ought to be nominated, but to friends and even foes who think I ought not to be nominated, provided only I could trust their sincerity, intelligence and truthfulness. For instance I have said the same thing to Secretary Stimson, Secretary Meyers and Congressman Longworth, who are supporting Mr. Taft; to Mr. Pincbot and Congressmen Lenroot and Kent, who are supporting La Follette. I have , said to those editors, Mr. Nelson,' Mr. Van Valkenburg and Mr. Wright; I have practically said to. the entire Aldine club. Democrats. Republicans, everyone. I am not and 'shall not be a candidate. I shall not seek the nomination, nor would I accept - it if it came to me as a result of an Intrigue. "But I will not tie my hands by a statement which would make it difficult or impossible for me to serve the public by undertaking a great task if the people as a,. whole seem defnitely to come to the conclusion that I ought to do that task. "If I should consult my personal interests I should most emphatically announce that I would under no circumstances run. 1 have had all the honors that any man has had from holding the office of president. From every personal standpoint there is nothing-for me to gain, whether in running for. the office, or in holding the office, and there is much to lose." FORMER RICHMOND MEN VERE CHOSEN Two former Richmond men,- now of Indianapolis, bare been appointed on committees to arrange fof the Jefferson Day banquet which Is to he given at Indianapolis under the auspices of the Indiana Democratic clnb, April 14. Fred B. Johnson, formerly engaged in newspaper, work in this city, and la Indianapolis, and son of B. B. Johnsosv has been appointed on the publicity committee, and Mark Thistiethwaiie, also a former Richmond newspaper: man, secretary to Goreroor Marshall, has been appointed, on the committee on apsahers.

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DEMOCRATS

HARMONIOUS

At Meeting Last Night, Gov-; ernor Marshall, Congressman Gray and Sam Ralston Were Indorsed. DELEGATES NAMED FOR CONVENTIONS Gov. Marshall, a Resolution Declares, Is the Recognized Choice of Indiana I for President. Indorsing the administration ofr Governor Thomas R. Marshall aad' recognising him as the Indiana Democrats choice for president; approving the course taken in congress by Italy H. Gray and pledging their support I for his re-nomination and reflection; -and indorsing. Samuel M. Ralston's : candidacy tor governor, featured the: Democratic township convention, held t last evening at the Jefferson club' rooms. Indorsement was also given the Democratic state officers and members of the Appellate ' and Supreme , courts. The meeting an enthusiastic one and was largely attended. It was rags ever neid ay Democrats in this city and township. In indorsing the administration of Governor Marshall, the convention resolution declared that notwithstanding the adverse partisan criticisms of his administration it has been demon strated that the public affairs of Indlana have been well and economically managed during the first three years of his term. Praise For Ralston. Bouquets were thrown at Samuel -wMwwMp fcaav . wasv vvuui vstiswr' date tor governor. The resolutions u - Kfliarnm J tun - Mrumn Aminrv, Aninasni committee, composed oi u. . joan son, H. H. Farwlg and C. W. Merrill, appointed hy the chairman of the convention, declared Ralston to be a man of modesty, but of great natural force and of the highest personal character, a Dorn leaner ana an active ana puoiicspiriiea jnmn. - xne neeoiuuons wntcn were unanimously adopted follow: Resolved: By the Democrats of Wayne township in mass convention assembled, that ' we heartily indorse the administration of Governor Thomas R. Marshall and that of his official family, the Democratic state officers as well as the Democratic members of the Appellate and Supreme courts of the state. We recognise Governor Marshall as Indiana's choice for president in the coming convention and hereby approve the same. Notwithstanding the adverse partisan criticisms of this state administration, it is a demonstrable fact that the public affairs of ' Indiana have been well and economically managed during the first three years. We also earnestly approve the course in congress of : Hon. Finly H. Gray, as that of an honest, capable, fearless and patriotic representative; one who was not afraid to. announce his position on public questions before the election; and who was equally unafraid to stand by that position after he took his seat in congress. We indorse his course, and pledge our support for his re-nomination and reelection. Resolved. By the Democrats of Rich- -mond and Wayne township, that In the person of. Hon. Samuel M. Ralston, of Boone county, the Democracy of Indiana has an ideal candidate for governor of the state. He is a - man of -modesty", but of great natural fores. lawyer and orator of splendid ability; , an active and public-spirited citlsen, . a born leader, and in the very prime people. We heartily Indorse his eanhm.ix tnm that hiorli AfflA. and oradiet his triumphant nomination and election thereto. v . Delegates Were Named. , Delegates to the state and congressional convention were named. The al-' ternate delegates to the state conven-, tion were also chosen ss delegates to ne aewpuw win serve a - wwrnates to the congressional' convention. The state convention, dslsantes are Fred Krone. John Ussta, Benj. G. Pries, Frank Maeke, Lea Ahle William Haberkem, Howard Rle; Mans KoU, B. B. Johnson.. Richard Allen. Adolph BUckwedel, J. Henry Bode. Mike Kelly, Jonas Gaar James Ksftjey ana jiem nnwww mr ternate are Orla Y UtZi, Ben Hill, John Zwiasler, Harry TJatt, Ben F. . brischel. Clifford MerrfiL, - John C Bayer, C. W. CaldwelL Ague EMnvWilliam Jettig, Andrew Hoover, T7H- -ilant Schntte, R. W. eaynoUa, W3-nain-B. Dye. Henry Farwlg and' Dr. R. O. AUen presided an ctudrntaa " of the meeting, and Clifford W. Cattwea,',aacratary, - ?f Is trJ, V. Denny of Portland, Dwmsrrsttc -nmdiH&i for lieHtenskBt eovanbsr present at the me s Ov short talk. " His arsi ev "Ot thualasticaay recerwS. ; Jv