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AND SUN-TELEGRAM lyoL. XXXVII. NO. 140. RICH3IOND, IND., WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIIj IT, 1912. SINGLE COPY 2 CENTS.

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HERE TO BE AFFAIR r iLeading Educators of the United States and Canada Will Attend the Bible Study Meeting. h'WO DAYS MEETING HAS BEEN PLANNED John R. Mott, General Secre- , tary of the World's Student Christian Federation, Is to Preside. Arrangements for the conference of professors of the colleges and uniVersitles of the United States and Canada to consider students' voluntary Bible study, to be held in this city Thursday and Friday, May 2 and 3, are rapidly nearing completion. The conference will open at 10:30 o'clock Thursday morning at the Jteid Memorial United Presbyterian church. About 250 delegates coming from all sections of the country will attend. This unique gathering is called together for the purpose of securing the mature consideration and united judgment of those men who are more keenly interested in the voluntary religious life of students, and who, because of their continued contact with students through a period of years, are able to render the best decisions 'on the Questions. The gathering will be a conference in every sense of the word, for the Student Department of the International Committee is seeking the counsel of those best able to render it, in order that it may, so shape Its plans for the promotion and conduct of Bible study as to most truly meet the needs of students. The sessions of the morning and afternoon will consist of the informal discussion of the outlines prepared in advance by experts in the particular fields, and the gathering being relatively small, there will be ample opportunity for the fullest and frankest discussion on the part of the deleThe Evening Sessions. - The evening sessions will be devoted to addresses by recognized leaders In the religious life of students, and in order that the conference may make a permanent contribution, not only to the delegates -but to the city of Richmond, these evening sessions will be open to those who are particularly interested In Bible study work in the city. The conference has secured as its presiding officer, John R. Mott, the general secretary of the world a Student Christian Federation, whose chairmanship at the sessions of the "Edinborough and other conferences has meant so much to the effectiveness of these gatherings. Among the other speakers and leaders of discussions will be the following: Professor Shailer Mathews, of the University of Chicago; "President S. C. .Mitchell, of the University of South Carolina and a number of others. It is the hope of the leaders of the Student Movement that those professors who are deeply interested in the Bible work in the college may be induced to attend, and that these men, by their personal example and enthusiasm, may become the centers for an increasing activity in the voluntary student Bible study. Those who are interested in this gathering are invited to correspond with the executive secretary of the conference, Mr. Neil McMillan. Jr., 124 East Twenty-eighth Street, New York City. It is hoped that a large majority of the colleges will, either through their association, or through special appointment by the college authorities, or on the initiative of an interested professor himself secure the attendance of at least one professor at this unique gathering. Richmond Is Honored. "Richmond has been chosen as the place of meeting because of the central location which it holds, because of the scholarly atmosphere imparted by Earlham college and because of the cordial and enthusiastic invitation extended by the Commercial club, the Ministers association, the faculty of Earlham college and the directors of the Young Men's Christian Association," Is the statement made by Neil McMillan, executive secretary of the committee at the head of the confer ence. "The citizens, through these bodies have graciously offered to en(Continued on Page Six) THE WEATHER J6TATE AND LOCAL Rain late this afternoon and tonight. Colder tonight; Thursday fair. . - HIGH SCHOOL OBSERVATORY. ( Forecast for Richmond and vicinity: (Showers tonight, fair and colder Thursday. Maximum Temperature 65 at 3 p. m. (Tuesday. Minimum Temperature 44 at noon sTVednesday. Temperature at 11:30 44. Barometer 29.75. Direction and velocity of wind N. E. 17 miles an hour. Rainfall sine yesterday .29 inch.

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Mgr. Giovanni Bonzano, who is now on his way to this country from Rome, will take the place made vacant by the elevation of Mgr. Falconio to the Cardinalate.

GIRL WAS SCALDED VERY DANGEROUSLY John Brusher Accidentally Overturns Boiler on His Little Daughter. Catherine, the ten year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Brusher, fireman at the No. 2 hose house, was painfully injured at her home, 245 South West Third street this morning by scalding water failing on her limbs. The father was scalded about the right arm and wrist. The accident occurred at about S o'clock. Mr. Brusher had lifted a boiler of scalding water from the stove and started towards a tub into which he intended to pour the water. The daughter was standing to one side. The handle of the boiler slipped off, pouring the scalding stream of water on the arm of the father and on the daughter's limbs from the knees down. The little girl screamed in agony. The father tried to ascertain the extent of her injuries and in removing her stockings and shoes practically all the skin came off too. The flesh was badly burned and a physician called to attend to the injuries was some time in dressing the injuries. The burns are deep and the little girl is in great agony. It is not known if the injuries are dangerous. Brusher will not be able to work for some time, the burns on his arm and wrist being very painful. T HIS. NAME Escaped Lunatic Found on Train to Be Sent Back. A man who "forgot" for a time who he was, and who gave several different names when cornered by the police, finally when informed he would be prosecuted for tresspassing on "the railroad, gave his name as Robert Mullen, and admitted he had escaped from the New Castle Home for Epileptics. He will be returned to that institution in the morning. He was arrested this morning at nine o'clock by Officer Lawler and he was about to ride out of the city on a northbound C. & O. freight train. He gave the names of Harry Suirs and Harry Edwards alternately when first arrested. BETTER STREET CAR SERVICE IS ASKED The petitions circulated in Fairview and West Richmond asking for better street car service have been sent to Indianapolis. The petitions state the residents are desirous of better cars, better schedule, and more satisfactory service. The Fairview petition was signed by 192 people, and the petitions in West Richmond by about the same number. In the event the street car company does not heed the requests of the residents, the formation of an "I Walk" ciub is threatened.

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FATHER MATTINGLY IS TO BE Will Be Tendered Reception, Banquet and Purse from the Congregation. A dinner will be given this evening at 6 o'clock at the Westcott hotel In honor of the Rev. J. F. Mattingly, who resigned the rectorship of the St. Mary's church in this city a short time ago. Following the dinner a reception will be given for him at the St. Mary's parochial school building at 8 o'clock. At the dinner no one but members of the local Catholic clergy and a few out-of-town priests will be present. Aside from the Rev. Father Manning, assistant priest of the St. Mary's church, the Rev. Father Roell and the Rev. Father Bower, rector and assistand rector of the St. Andrew's church, the Rev. Father Halpin, of Chillicothe, O., Rev. Father Hyland, of Eaton, O.. and the Rev. J. F. Stanton, of Bramble, Ind., will be present at the dinner. The Rev. Mattingly will "be presented with a purse at the reception. The purse has been made up by members of the St. Mary's congregation. A brief program has been arranged for the reception. The Rev. Walter J. Cronin, of Rushville, who w ill succeed the Rev. J. F. Mattinfly as rector of the St. Mary's church In this city will come to this city some time this week and will preach his first sermon next Sunday morning. The Rev. M. W. Lyons, of Washington, Indiana, who held an irremovable rectorship in that city has been assigned to Rushville to fill the vacancy caused by the transfer of the Rev. Cronin to this city. JONES 0T GUILTY Of Mistreating His Wife, the Court Holds. The Jones family ."spat" was aired in police court this morning. Jones was arrested on complaint of his wife who charged him with assault and battery. The Jones' separated. The wife after taking away some of her personal belongings, came back last Saturday and after an argument, her husband, Harry Jones, 223 North Sixth street, picked her up and deposited her outside of the house. 6he said he struck her and scratched her neck. She also said that, "no man can choke me, for I won't stand for it." The Jones' have three children. The wife is staying with, her parents, following the trouble with her husband. Evidence was introduced showing Jones, who is a switchman at the Pennsylvania yards, has a very good character and has been a good provider for his family. The mayor took the case under advisement, afterwards releasing Jones from

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SCANDAL IN THE TITANIC CASE PROBED (National News Association) NEW YORK, April 17. Investigation of charges that news of the sinking of the Titanic was known in this city within four hours after the liner went down but was withheld, was begun today. However those seeking information met with but little success. A report that the Western Union Telegraph company sent out word on Monday that the Titanic had gone down was denied by a prominent official today. He said: "That report is absurd. I received every bulletin and I did not know of the sinking of the Titanic until between 6 and 7 o'clock Monday evening. When I first got word that the Titanic was in trouble, I immediately wired a cable to the ship Minia, ordering her captain to proceed in the direction of the Titanic. I did not think her wireless powerful enough to carry ashore and it was my idea that the Minia pick up the passengers and relay them. The captain of the Minia wired me at 4 o'clock Monday that he had a rumor that the Titanic had gone down, but a short time afterwards flashed me additional word that his latest advises were that the Titanic was in good shape and that it was being conveyed to Halifax. Then between 6 and 7 in the evening came the word that the Titanic had foundered." Roosevelt Begins Nebraska Contest Fighting Colonel Is Given an Ovation at Hastings This Morning. (National News Association) HASTINGS, Neb., April 17. The advent of Col. Roosevelt in the Nebraska campaign here today was signalized by large crowds and wild acclaim. The ex-president's special train was hauled into Hastings before day break. A crowd of 500 persons trooped down to the train awaiting the Colonel's appearance. After breakfast the Colonel left for the Kerr opera house. "We are fighting this campaign for the principles of Abraham Lincoln advocated and on them we are going to win," declared Roosevelt. "It's the live one that counts in this campaign. You see Lorimer, for instance, is against Tweed, but Tweed is dead; moreover does not stand for anything." Roosevelt referred to the Illinois result and exclaimed, "We got all but one district. We got every one but those that Mr. Lorimer carried in his picket. Nobody could deliver anything but Lorimer. Then we came to Pennsylvania. We got 68 of the 76. Immediately Mr. Penrose went to sleep and I haven't heard of his since." ALL FOR UNDERWOOD (National News Association) MONTGOMERY, Ala., April 17. The Democratic State convention of Alabama assembled in Montgomery today to select the delegates to attend the Democratic national convention in Baltimore. There is no contest on the presidential instructions to be given the delegates, as Alabama is bestowing her strength on her favorite son, Oscar W. Underwood, the leader of the Democratic party in the national house of representatives. The delegates will be charged to remain with Mr. Underwood on every ballot taken by the Baltimore convention. The plans of the ardent Underwood admirers provide for no second choice. A VETERANS MEETING (National News Association) CONCORD. N. H., April 17. The annual encampment of the New Hampshire department, G. A. R., and the annual meetings of the Woman's Relief Corps and the Sons and Daughters of Veterans opened here today and will continue through Thursday. The gathering is honored this year by the presence of National Commander-in-Chief H. M. Prindle of Illioois, and Mrs. Cora M. Davis of Oregon, national president of the Woman's Relief Corps. A GASOLINE BLAZE A gasoline ire at the home of Thomas Martin, 120 William street last evening at 6:35 caused a fire department run. The gasoline had been allowed to drip from the burner and collect in the pan beneath, finally catching fire and causing a panic in the Martin home. No damage resulted from the fire which was confined to the stove. TO NAME INSPECTORS Inspectors for the first registration of voters for this year which will occur May 9 will be appointed by the board of county commissioners at their meeting tomorrow. Although the commissioners have not definitely decided who will be appointed it is likely the members of the Wayne county Republican Central committee will be chosen.

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AIDE TO PRESIDENT IS TITANIC VICTIM Major Archibald Butt, military and social aide to President Taft, who was aboard the giant ocean liner Titanic when that great vessel collided with an iceberg on the New Foundland coast. At the present writing it can be learned that only 670 passengers on board the Titanic were saved and that the remainder of the 2,200 passengers which includes a crew of 860, went down with the vessel. PET DOG ATTACKS BABY LAST NIGHT Little John Lang May Be Sent to the State Pasteur Institute. John, the three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Lang, 21 North Sixth street was severely bitten by a stray dog yesterday afternoon while playing in the front yard of his home. The dog, which has not been found, was adorned with a leather "halter" and after playing for awhile with the little boy, sprang at him and bit the lad through the upper lip and badly lacerated the fingers on the light hand. The police were notified, and Officer Vogelsong went on a hunt for the animal. He was unable to locate it. A physician attended the Injuries of the small boy, which although painful are not believed to be serious. Rabies are feared by the frantic parents, and is is possible that the small boy will be sent to Indianapolis for Pasteur treatment. The parents desire the dog to be killed that the head may be sent away for medical inspection. They wish to know if the animal was infected with hydrophobia. The police have all been notified of the occurrence and notified to be on the lookout for the animal. TO DRAW PLAN FOR RIVER BOULEVARD The West Side boulevard will be up for consideration of the board of works soon, probably Thursday morning. Plans have been made by the city engineer, the drive to extend from the National Road along the west river bank, south to South E street. The road, as planned, will make the removal of two houses necessary. The houses as they are now situated abutt directly on the edge of the boulevard. The city may decide upon the width of the road, and in event it is decided to make the boulevard wider than the plans now call for the city may purchase the two lots on which the two houses are situated. ACROSS CONTINENT (National News Association) KANSAS CITY, Mo.. April 17. Delegates appointed by the governors of twelve States and by the mayors of numerous cities responded to the roll call at the opening of the National Old Trails convention in this, city today. The purpose of the convention, which will continue in session several days, is to formulate plans for the construction of an improved highway across the continent following as near as practicable the route of the Cumberland Pike, the Boone's Lick road, the Santa Fe trail and the Sunset Route. PROHIBITIONISTS MEET DES MOINES, la., April 17. Many delegates are arriving in Des Moines for the tomorrow's State convention of the Prohibition party. The convention will name a State chairman and select delegates to the national convention which is to be held in Atlantic City next July.

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It is Now the Theory the Few Men Who Were Saved in the Great Sea Tragedy Were the Fortunate Ones Who Drew Lots to See What Male Passengers Would Take Places in Small Boats Carpathia is Now Nearing Port Cable Steamer Minia Arrives at Halifax and Reports it was Not Near the Titanic When the Accident Occurred-Rescue of Jacques Futrelle, the Famous Author, was Officially Reported Today

(National News Association) NEW YORK, April 17. The Cunard line announces that the Carpathia was about 370 miles east of Ambrose channel at 10 o'clock this morning. It was later announced officially that she would dock here at 9 o'clock Thursday night. NOT NEAR TITANIC. HALIFAX. N. S., April 17. The cable steamer Minia arrived here today and was boarded by a score of newspaper men. Her captain reported that on the night of the Titanic disaster the

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the calls for help. She did not pass near the scene of the accident. AUTHOR WAS RESCUED. LONDON, April 17 The rescue of Jasques Futrelle, the famous author. was announced by the White Star line in a supplementary list of survivors, issued here today. His wife was also rescued. Miss Finney, second cabin passenger also appears on the new let. The name of C. M. Hayes is missing, GIVEN UP FOR DEAD. MONTREAL, April 17. Though the rescue of C. M. Hays, president of the Grand Trunk railroad, was announced in New York no confirmation has been received here, aftd he was today given up for dead by his family and friends. DODGES THE REPORTERS. NEW YORK, April 17. Vice President Franklin did not arrive at his office until late in the morning and entered by a rear way to escape the reporters. Half an hour later, when the newspaper men asked for an interview through his secretary, the answer was: "Mr. Franklin is busy and will send for you when he wishes you." F. L. Allison, a Yale sophomore, whose father, H. J. Allison, together with his mother, sister and brother, were passengers on the Titanic, spent almost the entire morning in the White Star offices. When a revised list of persons rescued was given out Allison's hopes were raised by the discovery that the names of his sister and brother were on It. No word was received as to the fate of his mother and father. ALL MEN DREW LOTS. NE W YORK, April 17. That all the women and children passengers of the Titanic were saved from death when the floating palace sank early Monday morning was the information received here today through the medium of a delayed wireless dispatch received by Mrs. J. W. Brownell, of Youngstown, Ohio, who is at the Waldorf hotel. The message that she received was sent from the Carpathia and said: "Women all saved. No trace of George." This message confirmed the other reports of the heroism of the men passengers of the Titanic, who went to certain death that the women might be saved. It is now the theory that the men who were saved cast lots and the winners took places in the boats. CRUISERS COMB SEAS. NEWPORT. R. 1, April 17. Dashing up the Atlantic coast under full head of steam today the U. S. Scout cruisers Salem and Chester combed the seas at ten minute intervals with wireless calls for. the Cunarder Car pathla, which is enroute for New York with the Titanic's survivors on board. This message was received at dawn from the Chester by the naval station here : "Expect to be up with the Carpathia within three or four hours. At the time the message was sent the Chester was almost abreast the Rhode Island coast and the Salem was off Hog Island and both had been making frantic efforts for hours to get in touch with the Carpathia. The two U.S. ships bad been ordered personally by President Taft to proceed with all possible dispatch to the spot where the Titanic foundered, in tercepting the Carpathia enroute. Both commanders were under wireless orders from the navy department to make a complete report on the wreck of the White Star liners as soon as they could get authentic details. In addition to the scout cruisers two revenue cutters were ordered to be in readiness to stand by the Carpathia in case they were ordered to do so. LONDON IN MOURNING. LONDON April 17.- London today

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mourned her dead of the Titanic dis-, aster but at the same time steps were taken to institute the most searching investigation that ever followed a sea disaster. The greater part of this will turn on the question as to whether the Titanic was equipped with a sufficient number of life boats to rescue all the passengers. Col. Yates. member . of parliament, served notice today that he would interpellate Postmaster General Samuel, whether the government can trace the origin of the messages announcing that all the passengers of the Titanic bad been saked and that she had been taken in tow by the Vir- ginian. There is a growing belief that the extent of the disaster 'w as known to certain persons and that it was concealed. The White Star office was again besieged today by vast crowds seeking information as to the latest details from the Titanic. There were none to give out. Forty women remained in the office all night and several col lapsed today and had to be taken to their homes. All had relatives on the lost liner. A relief fund for the families of the victims was opened here today by the lord mayor. All England will be asked to contribute. A memorial service for the 'Victims will be held in St. Paul's Cathedral on Friday. AN ELECTRICAL STORM. HALIFAX. N. S., April 17. An electrical storm is raging off Sable Island at the southern extremity of Nova Scotia and early today had crippled wireless communication. Frantic efforts made to get in communication with the Cunard liner Carpathia which is transporting the survivors of the shattered Titanic and lessen the tension which has been gripping the world for three days were without avail. All hope has been abandoned here that any other of the Titanic passengers execpt those on the Carpathia have been saved unless by chance fishing ships which may have been in the vicinity of the Titanic at the time she went down. The White Star line chartered the Cable boat Mackay-Bennett and early today she left Halifax at top speed for the scene of the disaster. Young Astor Arrives. Vincent Astor, son of CoL John Jacob Astor, who is among the missing (Continued on Page Eight) SOCIETY LEADER IS SAVED FROM WRECK Mrs. William EL Carter, New York society leader, who was also a passenger on the Titanic She. Is reported saved.