Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 37, Number 183, 6 June 1912 — Page 1
ICHMO PAIXAJDIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM VOL. XXXVII. NO. 183. RICII3IOND, IXD., THURSDAY EVENING. JUNE C, 1912. SINGLE COPY 2 CENTS. MEIER RATE President Welcomes Visiting German Fleet ft WAR FLEET ANCHORS OFF L HOLOS ITS FIRST MEETING TOOK PLACE TO REPRESENT TAFT IN CONTEST BATTLE WHEII GAVEL FALLS
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Question of Meter Rates or Flat Rates in New Water
Contract Considered by Board Today. METER RATES WERE FAVORED BY BOARD ut Flat Rates Can Be Charged Residence Owners or the Tenants Under Certain Conditions. The board of works this morning in fenother session devoted to a discussion of Section 13 of the city water works contract proposal did not arjrive at any conclusion as to whether (meter rates alone or both meter rates land flat rates should be provided. Arguments for and against providing for only meter rates alone were heard. City attorney Gardner was finally advised to draw up a schedule of rates tfor both the meter system and flat irate system. E. M. Campfleld and Howard Dill, i prospective competitive bidders, were (both present. Mr. Campfleld declared (himself in favor of the meter system, !wlth the successful bidder to have the privilege to make private flat rates to large consumers, based on the meter rates. Mr. Dill declared himself for a continuance of the present system of !both flat rates and meter rates. Mr. iDill claims, the cost of installing me ters for all consumers would be about $20,000 in addition to the cost of the other improvements and extensions made necessary by the proposed con tract, and that it would place too heavy burden on the water works company. He admitted, however, that it would be only a question of a few years until the meter system alone would be used In this city. Mr. Dill based, his objections to meters for every consumer on the Initial expense of installing- new meters, and the lnconvenience of setting same meters. " Mr. Campfleld, however, states as Txis belief ' that the saving of water and machinery by installing meters, thus obviating the water waste where consumers are furnished on the flat rates system, would more than pay for the cost of the installing of the meters. He stated that it would only be a matter of about, twenty years utnil Richmond would have to obtain a new water supply., "The conservation of the present supply, Mr. Campfleld argued, cannot be better accomplished than by making every water consumer pay for the water he uses through a meter and thereby stoppingr water waste on flat rat system. ' Terms of Section. The provisions or section 13 as drawn up by the city attorneys are such that the company must supply a water meter to the consumer, if . the consumer so desires. The company may compel the consumer to use a meter. - ; Mr. Dill stated that the installing of (meters in the homes of small consumers would cost so much In some cases jthat the returns' from "water consumed 'would not meet the cost of installing vr4ter for perhaps twenty years. 1 suggested a'serylce charge, ."gels to be the minimum rate. L. be charged against the ownjr t property in which water works connections were made, whether or inot the property owner or tenant used any water. Mr. 6ill stated that about 60 per cent of the consumers of the Richmond Water Works Company were supplied jwit)t water at the flat rates. He stated
tttf cost of Installing meters In these ; home conducted by the Rev. U. G. B. Ihmes would-be very large. Of thisPIerce chaplaIn cf the Senate, the Blxty per cent about five or ten per,body of Senator Nixon wni be taken -cent could not be supplied wlth me-jfrom Washington at 6 Q.clock todav
ters except at a very heavy expense, t Reno Nevada where it will arrive the cost of installing meters in some)!: f'vww!!; , v . it , ,. . s at 4 o clock tomorrow afternoon, when places where there Is no cellar and ; 0. . " . .
where rock would be encountered in setting the meters at frost proof depth, being as high as $30 each. ' The meter rate charge would much simplify the bidding, but would be much harder for the bidder to intelli- ; gently solve, taking alf things Into consideration, stated Mr, Dill. "A Conservative Policy. Mr. Campfleld stated his willingness a bid on a meter rate basis providing '':ihB successful bidder be allowed to "make contracts for flat rates in case
Tie bo desired. The flat rates In these ases, would be governed by the reg ular meter rates. He cited the loss of xmt"rI gas In this vicinity, which he t ""mid not have occurred if mete .en Installed. The flat rate tiy, uses consumers to be care- ' .-J wasteful, Mr. Campfleld stated, but if . they are charged for their (Continued on Page Seven) When you take1 vacation let the ium follow you. Telephone your vac dress to No. 2366. your
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The top picture shows President Taft and Rear-Admiral von Rebeur-Paschwitz, of the visiting German Imperiol Squadron, reviewing the crew of the Moltke, the flagship of the German fleet. At the bottom, the Mayflower, the President's yacht, is shown leaving the cruiser dreadnaught Moltke, after placing President Taft on board the latter ship, to pay his official visir. of welcome to the German Rear Admiral, his officers and crew.
HIGHLY DISGUSTED WITH WHEAT CROP Some Farmers State They i Will Never Again Plant ... , .. the, Fickle,-. Qmp, Smothered by the ice and snow fields which enveloped the fields of Wayne county during the past winter, the wheat crop of the county for this year will be one of the smallest in the history of the county. Evidence of the apparent inadaptability of the crop to the soil in Wayne county, has completely disgusted a number of the farmers in the county and a few had made the declaration that they will "never again plant wheat." Never before, it is asserted, has the prospects for a crop been so hopeless, and never before, growers and dealers declare, has the winter had such a deteriorating effect upon the crop. "It is without doubt the smallest crop Wayne county has had in a number of years," was the statement of a prominent farmer when interviewed. "Farmers ,who have lived in the county for any length of time will all coincide in this opinion. I believe that the acreage will be but five or ten per cent of that of last year. Last year's J crop was fairly large. The local wheat market, I believe, will practically come to a standstill with a big demand and no wheat to fill the orders." SENATE ADJOURNS TO HONOR DIXON (National News Association) WASHIXfiTOV TV r. Time R TTnU lowlne brief funeral sorviros at th Mrs. Nixon and her son will ioin it In the Senate today, Senator Newlands, of Nevada, made formal announcement of the death of Senator Nixon. The vice-president named the committee on funeral arrangements, consisting of Senators Newlands, Bailey. Works, Heyburn, Brown, Curtis, Oliver, Chamberlain, Swanson, Clarke, Fall, and Ashhurst. The Senate then as a further mark of respect to the de-j ceased senator adjourned until tomor row. REGISTER KICKS ON A DUSTY DRIVEWAY Complaint has been entered by residents along D street near the freight house, to the dusty condition of the driveway between Ft. Wayne avenue and North Sixth street. This road recently dedicated to the city by the Pennsylvania railroad company, is used by heavy drays and wagons going to and from the freight house at D street. The dust is said to be from four to eight inches deep The dust is so thick. It is alleged, that the nearby houses and buildings are kept white by it. The board of works will be aakied to oil the road or to provide for some method of keeping down the duet.
CONFESSIOlfSl TAP This Morning at the City Court. Two Fined.
Floyd Wicker, an orphan boy, aged 18, charged with petit larceny plead ing to the; charge of. stealing clotnes of Clarence Parker last night.' His case was continued until Saturday and he was led back to jail. In jail he confessed to officer Vogelsong that he had stolen a pair of shoes and had them secreted in a house on North ; a street. He was rearraigned and giv- j en a fine of $10 and costs and days in jail on his plea of guilty. ten The1 hnv cnirf ho hHaH the shoos nut ! , ' j of work and with no place to . stay. He stayed at the Kennepohl boarding house last night with Marion Clapp and Clarence Parker. Parker had a pair of shoes, a suit of underclothing and a shirt in a closet. Clapp was removed from the room by his father and a policeman in the middle of the night. Parker when he woke up in the morning locked the door on Wicker. The lad then called to the porter to open the door and wrapping the shoes up, he slipped out of the back door and escaped with his booty. ' He was arrested this morning. "Dr." Frank Selby, charged with! stealing a garden spade from Fred Maag was arraigned this morning and plead not guilty. He was alleged to have stolen the spade April 19, and to have sold it to a Main street second hand store. He plead not guilty and his trial was continued until Saturday. He Mas then taken back to the city bastile, but was brought into court again to see if he did not want to change his p!ea as the police had a very strong case against him. He said he had purchased the spade of a boy and had sold it for 15 cents, paying the same amount for it. He was then taken back to jail. Later Selby for a ithird time was brouSht into court and time he plead guilty and receivj . . , , , , ed a fine of $10 and costs and ten third time was brought into court, and days in jail. SANE FOURTH HERE IS POLICE DEMAND The police department this morning issued a warning to the hilarious ly inclined supporters of a glorious Fourth of July, to be careful and not violate the provisions of the city ordi nance regulating the sale and discharge of ordnance and fireworks on the holiday. Chief of police Gormon stated he had received many queries as to how to lawfully celebrate the Fourth of July and desires the public at large to know that "spitdevils", paper caps, toy pistols, cannons, gas pipes filled with powder, and hand-canes may not be used under the provisions of an ordinance which places a fine of not over $23 and costs for any violation. DUCHESS IS ILL (National News Association) MONTREAL. June 6. The condition of the Duchess of Connaught who is suffering with appendicitis coupled with peritonitis, in a hospital, was re ported today to be slightly improved.
MONEY PROBE NOT CAMPAIGN THUNDER
Chairman of House Committee Gives Wall Street Much Comfort.... (National News Association)
NEW YORK, June 6. Fearing thatbeI1 authorized by a bill passed by revelations to be made by the house both houses of congress to take such
banking and currency committee in j ! its investigation of the so-called I irftnov TniEt" mnv ho soixArl nnnn in the presidential campaign and used as
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ho j committee announced today when the ... committee met in tms city at tne cus-j toms house that the real investiga-: i tion would not be started until after the elections next November. He said I also that the committee wished to have its powers fully outlined by con- ! gress before it started to call witnesses to get at the true Inwardness of the alleged money monopoly That part of the statement relating to the political aspect of the investigation follows: "The committee considers it inadriaahlo in onv crcnt tn frmHuft this important and far reaching economic in,vv HHn? th hot nn ovHto. inquiry during ment of a political campaign and has not at the outset known any such purpose." THREE KEW ALLEYS Were Ordered by the Board of Works Today. The board of works in session this morning adopted resolutions for three more cement alleys. They are between Seventh and Eighth streets from South A to South B street; between Thirteenth and Fourteenth, from North D to North E street; between Second and Third, from South A to South B streets. Daniel Burkhardt was given the contract for the cement curb and gutters along the south side of Main street I from Twenty-secona to Twenty-third 6treets at the price of 58 cents per lineal foot for straight curb and gutcircle curb and gutters. There was oa ters, and 6S cents per lineal foot for ly one other bidder. A petition to open up North West Eighth street through the Peacock farm was heard by the board but not decided. The board will visit the place in question before deciding. ' Several bills were awarded by the board this morning, including $41 for transporting the auto truck back to the factory at St. Louis, and one for $4 for the protest being entered on the check offered for payment by the city for the auto truck. A bill for 50 cents for horse medicine at the fire department was also allowed. Complaint against water standing on North Eighth street in the gutter in front of the water works company office, was made and win be iaregti - : gated.
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Launches Swung Over Side, Ships Are Ready to Send Big Force Ashore. MARTIAL LAW NOW DECLARED IN CUBA President Gomez Suspends All Constitutional Guarantees and Asks Uncle Samuel for Rifles. (National News Association) WASHINGTON, June 6 The arrival of the battleships Missouri, Minnesota, Ohio, and Mississippi off Guantar.amo was reported to the navy department at noon. They have anchored off the naval station with all landing boats and launches slung overside, ready to send 1,100 marines and blue jackets ashore at a moment's notice. Dispatches from U. S. Minister Beaupre received at the state department today, urged at President Gomez's request that tbe United States ship Krag rifles and two million rounds of ammu nition to Cuba instead of 5,000 rifles as first requested. The first shipment is already underway and the second shipment, in response to today's request will follow soon. The rifles will be used to arm 10,000 Cuban volunteers for the protection of foreign property leaving the regular army free to pursue the rebels. President Gomez through Minister Beaupre thanked the state department for sending marines to the interior of the island, saying it would enable him better to punish
the insurrectos. instead of using bis:tional Committee, of the National Re-
army to guara property. Accordingly the state department has requested Secretary Meyer of the navy department to have the marines now at Guan tanamo ready for patrol duty. MARTIAL LAW IN CUBA. HAVANA, June 6. President Gomez today issued a decree suspending the constittuional guarantees throughout Cuba. This places all of Cuba under martial law. President Gomez had action. All negro insurgents captured will be dealt with summarily while the decree is in force. The first clash between the Cuban and U. S.' authorities over the landing today when General Monteagudo, com-manaer-in-cniei oi me tuoan iorces. began withdrawing tr0ops from all guarded by American marines after issuing a proclamation saying that the American troops had been landed without invitation from the Cuban government. Indignation was expressed here today over the landing of 450 American marines at Caimanera. Anti-American I Politicians seized the opportunity to inveigh against the U. S. government. declaring that America evidently intended to intervene here despite assurances to the contrary. Adds To Sentiment. Word from Guantanamo City today that 120 United States marines had arrived here from Desse point added to the hostile sentiment. Detachments of American marines are being moved Into the interior of Santiego, Carnalgueri and Oriente provinces. President Gomez reiterates his assertions that the government is still master of the situation. He informed visitors at the National palace that he had advices from the front that the rebel generals Ivonet and Estonei had withdrawn their headquarters to an Isolated point, apparently fearing to give battle to the regulars. Small bands of rebels continue their depredations. So bold have they bgr come along the western branches of the Cuban railroad that all trains carry armed guards. CYCLONE AT SAUNA Reported to Have Badly Damaged Kansas Town. (National News Association) KANSAS CITY. June 6. A report has reached here that a destructive cyclone struck the town of Salina. Kan., early today causing much damage. Telegraph and telephone wires ' are down and no details can be ob tained. At many points wind and hail have destroyed crops to such an extent that large areas of corn will have to be replanted. CHILDREN ATTEND PICTURE SHOW About forty boys and girls of the Wernle Orphans home were entertained this afternoon at the Lyric theater. This was through the kindj ness of the manager, Mr. Charles Rosjer, who is to be congratulated In giving an afternoon's pleasure to the litj tie people. The afternoon was thor,J oughly enjoyed by the children.
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Ex-Senator Charles Dick, of Ohio, who is now in Chicago, and will represent President Taft in all the contests nvor thA temnnrnrv rnll hfnr IhA Vfl. publican convention. Senator Dick declares there is not the slightest doubt about President Taft winning every contest that comes before the committee. CRISIS IN BELGIUM Labor Situation Alarming to the Government. (National News Association) BRUSSELS. June 6. The political outlook throughout Belgium threatened a crisis today while the labor situ ation, which has arisen through the post election riots, is growing more serious daily. There mas continuous fighting in the coal mining districts today. Heavy bodies of troops were moved throughout the Empire. In the ommune of Mons fifteen rapid-fire guns have been scattered throughout mining villages in tbe event that mobs give actual battle to soldiers. The strike, called by socialists after their defeat by the clericals at the polls is growing. Orders of conservatives for the men to continue at work until a peaceful way can be found to bring about electorlal reforms are disregarded. A general strike was declared today at Liege and also at Borinage. At Lalouviere 15,000 men are out. J Flve thousand men quit work at Ecaussines is tne commune oi juour in the heart of the coal fields. The heaviest body of troops is stationed at Quaregnon, four miles from the city of Mons. There is considerable artillery parked there. DENIES CANCELING LIFEBOAT ORDERS (Xational News Association) LONDON, June 6. When he re-
sumed the stand today in the board of man. trade inquiry Into the Titanic disas- While the final action of the committer, Harold Sanderson, a director of ,w wIU determine the methods to be th Whit Star lino, dnl that hia I wn!,e tb "port of the com-
company had cancelled an order for , forty lifeboats for the Titanic, substi- ..... v. t LUIIU5 a icsoci uuiuuri u vi vit cavA srttA
. , .... t rri ' ritoriea and states in alphabetical orAnswering questions from Thomas ; . . . . ,, . ,, . ,, , . ider; that each side shall be allowed Scanlan, M. P, attorney for the na-. ' . , . . - . . . , not to exceed thirty minutes for the tional seamen s and firemen s union. , . . ' . , . , . . , ... . presentation of each contest over deleof lifeboats to be supplied the Titanic delegate-: that where case, was referred to before e liner sailed; 8lrr,IUr dj8lrict conte,u may be on her maiden voyage fojNew York. . and but no definite opinion had been ex- . . .
pressed as to the exact number she could carry To be on the safe side however the directors had ordered additional ooats to oe piacea on tne ship, he said. CROSS COMPLAINT The defendant in tbe case of Mary L. McConnaughey versus Thomas L. McConnaughey, action for divorce today filed an amended cross complaint In the Wayne circuit court. INVENTORY FILED The inventory of the estate of Mary A. Lantz, deceased, was filed today in ! the fount t clerk's office, shawintr the j value to be 1S 45.
A BITTER CONTEST WILL BE STARTED!
First Skirmish Will Go tcf Taft in the Election of Victor Rosewater as the National Chairman. TAFT MEN SEEKING A ROOSEVELT BOLT; To Further This Plan Their Program Calls for Election of Root as the Permanent Chairman. (National New Association) CHICAGO, June 6. The national committee of the Republican party is scheduled to hold its first pre-conven-tlon meeting at 2 o'clock this afternoon. With the rap of the gavel that calls its members to order, one of the bitterest lights that the Republican (party has ever known will be ushered In That thta InivvA I Immlnml la recognized by leaders of the three factions assembled here for the coming quadrennial gathering. Today their leaders were at the various headquarters early, making final plans for their maneuvers before the committeemen ' appeared In their quarters at the Coliseum annex. The first fight will go to Taft That wa3 conceded on all sides today. There will be no contest over the seat of Victor Rosewater. acting chairman of the national committee, and committeeman from Nebraska. This was intimated strongly from tbe Roosevelt headquarters. It was announced boldly from, the Taft seat of war. Howell Quiets Down. R. B-Howell,. who was elected committeeman from Nebraska at the recent state-wide primary, and who has asserted that he would claim Rosewater's -seat because of the election may, it is true, file his credentials with the national committee, when the roll is called shortly after 2 p. m. It will be done to "save his face." Howell arrived some days ago loudly proclaiming that he would strive to unseat Rosewater. Since then' National Committeeman W. L. Ward of New York has arrived. Ward- is regarded as Roosevelt's representaUve on the com mittee and its minority leader. He appeared surprised that there should be any talk of contests over tbe seating of committeemen. Tbe Howell talk about Roosevelt headquarters has died to a whisper. But Howell may be permitted to tie his claim. If he does it will first be assured that he will agree to bide peacefully by the rules of the committee. The rules will permit him to assume his office after the present convention has adjourned. Thus will the steam-roller get under way today. But before it proceeds with the regular business of flattening out delegates who appear before it in contest, it Is to be thoroughly overhauled, tested and put in repair. The committee calls this procedure adopting rules. That is the Important business today. Will Report Rults. Tbe committee has heretofore operated only under temporary rales. It has decided to frame permanent laws for Its awn covernment and todav a. ! report of the permanent rules commitITJSTSVSJSSS. The rules will make two things explieit. The manner of heating contests. i The limits of the term of a committeem It tee is being guarded with a proper j olemnltjr. life gist 1 known. They will 1 of the rules is i that the contests shall be beard by ter- . rin. nM trnm fhm 8 that no legate whose election , nQt ,n accordance nn and whose name was not filed at tbe time fixed by the call shall be seated, except that where there Is no contest , (Continued on Page Ten.) THE WEATHER HIGH SCHOOL OBSERVATORY Forecast for Richmond and vicinity: Partially cloudy this afternoon. Fair Friday. Maximum temperature, 82, at S p. xa, Wednesday. Minimum temperature, 66 at 5 a. m Thursday. Temperature at 11:20. 71. Barometer, 30.00. Direction and velocity of -wind ! northwest. 15 miles an hour.
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