Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 37, Number 222, 23 July 1912 — Page 1

HE HICHMORB PA AND SUN-TELEGRAM VOL. XXXVII. NO. 223. RICHMOND, IND., TUESDAY EVENING. JULY 23, 1912. SINGLE COrY 2 CENTS. iWIOTT FAVORS THE SUMMER f SCHOOL TERM Opens Suffrage Headquarters WIDOW BEFORE GRAND JURY; ARREST MADE SENATOR DENIES HE INTENDS TO RESIGN JOHN ALEXANDER MAY DIE TWELVE SLIGHTLY INJURED

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gitation Started by State Superintendent Greathouse Is Meeting with Encourf agement Here.

!plan is believed to be practical ounty Superintendent Says Legislature Should Make It Possible to Hold School in Summer. The agitation which Is being started Jby Charles A. Greathouse, state superintendent of public instruction, to hold I school in the cities of the state practically throughout the entire year is meeting with a great deal of encouragement from the local school author ities. Superintendent T. A. Mott of the Richmond city schools and Charles O. Williams, superintendent of the jWayne County schools believe that the plans to have school during the 'summer months is a practical one and (one which will meet with popular faIvor. , Mr. Oreathouse argues that the ancient system of breaking up the school 'year into several terms' and allowing ithe school buildings and teachers to remain Jdle for long periods in the summer months should be abolished, and that, a new era, embracing a system very nearly akin to the German system of school government, should be instituted if Indiana is to keep its I rank in the forefront of the educational circles of the United States. Half Day Sessions. At least a t half-day school session 'during summer months, particularly in ithe larger cities,' should be devoted to industrial and domestic education, he says. "There is "no comparison between I the' disorganized methods of maintaining our schools and those used in a (modern business," Mr. Greathouse said. "If. the ;ordinaryn5usIne68TnaTrt i should allow such things as fourmonth vacations, with the" machinery of his factory or store lying idle, wlthlin six month's there 'would be no business for him to handle. "The taxpayers of the state will welcome such' an ( innovation as already I has suggested , itself to many of the .leading - educational minds of the ; state arid I ami in favor of making a sincere effort, during the 1913 session of the General Assembly to have laws enacted; that practically will revise the whole system of our school terms. "There is "a general "movement in the direction of having school during the summer months" said Prof. T. A. Mott this morning, "and only a few icities have changed their terms of school doing away with the summer vacation. Cleveland tried the experi,ment of having summer school for two .years and after a thorough test decided to abandon the summer term of school. Will Not Attempt It. "Gary is the only city in Indiana, .which now has the continuous school twelve months in the year," continued Mr. Mott. "Chicago and New York ;have continuous school In certain buildings during the summer months ;for those who wish to attend. At present there are several cities trying the .experiment, and the result is being ,watched with keen interest among the 'best known educators of the country." When asked if any attempt would Ae made to introduce the summer term in Richmnd, Mr. Mott stated that 'at this time there would be no attempt to hold summer school as there is no .demand, but that sometime in the future an effort may be made to hold summer school. in one or two of the ibulldings. The plan benefits the children who (have no occupation during the gumimer months, and who are forced to rejmain In the city during the summer 'months because theif financial circumj stances will not permit them to take ,a summer outing. Any child had better ;be In school a half day during the summer than be idle on the streets (for a whole day. "This year the Richmond school authorities are conducting two playgrounds to the end that children who .are Idle may have some place to play under good supervision," stated Mr. Mott. County Superintendent Williams stated that legislation should be adopt ed to make It possible to hold school during the summer months In the cities. It would not only raise the standard of efficiency of the teachers, but laid the children along lines which jthey cannot secure during the winter j months. Mr. Williams believes that courses In domestic science and manjual training should be given during tne summer months. The Summer Vacation ? Your Summer Boarding Place? It is time now to make your plans. Study the Want Ads. They Supply All Summer Needs.

Mrs. Olive H. P. Belmont, the millionairess suffrage leader, who has startled her society friends by opening an elaborately furnished suffrage headquarters near the summer cottage colony of the "400" in Newport. Although the official opening of Mrs. Belmont's headquarters was largely attended by her friends in the cause, it was noticeable that none of her friends in society, not even those of years standing condescended to grace the affair with their presence. This fact did not seem to ruffle the temper of the wealthy advocate of women's rights, in the least, in fact she was intensely pleased with the attendance. ,Mrs. Belmont delivered the opening address. She spoke principally of the ways and means of maintaining the Newport Suffrage League and its work.

NUMBER OF SUITS ARE FILED TODAY BusyDay in County Clerk's Office. Two'Suits for Divorce. This was a busy morning at the county clerk'B office at the court house. Two suits for divorce were Hi red, a complaint for the value of a horse and suit on a promissory note, in addition to the filing of several other minor reports. Suit was filed for divorce by Daisy Lamberson against Park E. Lamberson charging cruel and inhuman treatment, and that the defendant called the plaintiff vile names, accused her of acts ot indecency and unchastity. The plaintiff further alleges in her complaint, that the defendant is guilty of drinking intoxicating liquors and that during such times he beat her and otherwise mistreated the plaintiff. The defendant is located in Washington at the present time, it is said. George Kepler, of Jackson township, filed suit against William Clark. The complaint alleges that Clark purchased a horse of the plaintiff and that the defendant sold it to a man by the name of Wickersham and wrongfully converted the purchase money. Antonio Ferrentofiled suit for divorce against Catherine Ferrento. In his complaint he alleges that the defendant is guilty of having committed adultery and of having intimate relations with Stephen Motto. The plaintiff and defendant are the parents of three children. - The Edgewood Distilling Co., filed suit for $105.34 Ben Bowing. on account versus SEARCH 'FOR LAUNCH AND CREW OF FOUR (National News Association) NEW YORK, July 23. Three boats set out at dawn today from the Belle Harbor yacht club, near Rockaway Point, to search for the forty-foot motor boat Grace, belonging to William Mills of Brooklyn. Just before darkness last night the - Grace, with four men aboard, was soon flying distress signals a mile and a half off Hollands station. WOMAN MADE MOLDS FOR COUNTERFEITERS (National Nws Association) LOUISVILLE, July 23. Mrs. Sophia Hoffman, aged 32 years,, formerly ot Chicago, was arrested here on the charge of making- counterfeit molds, and is held under bond to answed the charge. The arrest was made on information from Chicago that the woman through two confederates had placed molds for making counterfeit half dollars in the residence of William , Friedman, of 1725 r Thirteenth street, Chicago, after which secret service agents were tipped that the molds were there. Friedman's arrest followed. It Is charged that Mrs. Hoian was seeking revenge after a quarrel with the Friedmans and took this A method of procuring it, . .

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TO APPEAR BEFORE TAX COMMISSIONERS Committee Will Place Arguments for Wayne County Before Board.. Lewis Bowman, county auditor, Charles W.' Jordan, secretary of the Commercial Club, John Robbing, county attorney and Attorney Wilfred Jessup went to Indianapolis this morning where they will appear before the State Board of Tax Commissioners this afternoon in an effort to keep the present valuations of personal property in this county the same as it has been formerly. The four local men were appointed a committee by the county board of commissioners. The hearing of the arguments of the Wayne delegaton was set for 1:30 o'clock this afternoon. It is believed that the valuations of personal property in the county is high enough, as compared with other counties. EXAMINERS REPORT City's Books Are in Good Condition. The field examiners at work on the books of' the various officers of the city administration have sent in reports of their findings to the officials of this city. Everything was found in excellent condition, the reports made by the examiners tallying " with the reports prepared by the officials, and being merely a verification of the reports of the officers. . No recommendations or notes of any kind are included, no suggestions are made, and no commendation or criticism is made of the methods of the various officials. The city has not yet received a bill for the services of Examiners Smith and Boggs. They were here for nineteen weeks, making their bill total closely to $1,85. FIREBUGS DAMAGE TOBACCO IN SOUTH (National News Association) PADUCAH, Ky., July 23. Fires thought to be incendiary destroyed $100,000 worth of property here last night. The first was in the Gardner & Walker tobacco factory while the second destroyed five tobacco barns in the tobacco district. CARDINAL GIBBONS 78 YEARS OLD TODAY BALTIMORE, July 23. Cardinal Gibbons celebrated his 78th birthday today quietly in the country. He will not return to the archepiscopal residence until next week. The cardinal received telegrams and letters of congratulations on his anniversary from many friends from all parts of the country as well as abroad. It is said a message was Bent the cardinal by Pope Pius but the aged prelate would not discuss the news of the sender. . The venerable churchman is enjoying excellent health.

Mrs. Rosenthal, Widow of Murdered Gambler, Will Be Asked to Tell All She Knows About Becker.

LATEST PRISONER IS HARRY VALLON Surrenders Himself at Police Headquarters. The Police Are Looking for Several Other Men. (National News Association) NEW YORK, July 23. The hearing in the Supreme court on the application for a writ of habeas corpus for Sam Paul and Louis Webber held in connection with the murder of Herman Rosenthal, was postponed until tomorrow to give the stenographers an opportunity to transcribe the notes in the case. Mrs. Lillian Rosenthal, widow of the murdered gambler, appeared before the grand jury today. District Attorney Whitman desired to obtain from her corroberative evidence of the charges that the police collected tribute on gambling. Other information sought from Mrs. Rosenthal was regarding various dinner parties which she attended together with Rosenthal, Lieutenant and Mrs. Becker and others: whether "Jack" Rose was placed in Rosenthal's gambling house by Becker to keep account of the receipts and see that he received his full share of the profits; the conversations she overheard and those in which she participated between Rosenthal and Becker, and between Rosenthal and others, which have direct bearing on the case; also the -various alleged warnings received from Rose and others that unless Rosenthal left town he would be killed; telephone messages received from Rose immediately before the tragedy l which he Intimated that Rosenthal was marked' for death.' ' ' - There was another arrest in the case today, but it was made only when a man whom the police had confessed themselves unable to find, surrendered himself. The latest prisoner is Harry Vallon, who has been frequently mentioned as the member of the gambling coterie that Rosenthal had embittered by his revelations. He drove up to police headquarters at one o'clock this morning and gave his name to the lieutenant and was escorted to the Mulberry street police station. There he was booked as "Harry Vallon, 35 years, clerk suspicious person." Vallon has been mentioned in various ways in gossip about the crime. He is said to have been a go-between for the police and gamblers below 14th street. One report is that he was in the gray automobile when it stopped in front of the Metropole. Another Is that he was In It earlier in the evening with Jack Rose. Still another is that he it was who called "Boob" Walker, and a man named Hickey, from a table at which they were talking to Rosenthal in the Metropole just before the shooting. But the only charge against him now is being a suspicious person. Vallon is one of the men the police announced they were very anxious to get. Others are: ; Dago Frank, a notorious gunman and East Side gangster. Harry Horoultz, alias "Gib, the Blood," who has been a notorious character for several years and an uptown lieutenant of Jack Selig, the gang leader. . Today it is said they are also looking for "Humpty" Jackson, a former gang leader released from Sing Sing about four weeks ago and "Red" Wagner. Jackson and Wagner are said to be the first men Jack Rose picked up after the murder car left Sharkeys in 14th street. That private help will be given District Attorney Whitman became known today. J. P. Morgan and other millionaires have pledged aid in running down the slayer to preserve law. While the District attorney prepared to place before the grand jury the story of Mrs. Lillian Rosenthal, widow of the murdered gambler, H. T. Marshall, counsel for Louis Webber and Sam Paul, two of the men held as accomplices to the assassination got ready for battle this afternoon before Justice Giegerich of the supreme court. The attorneys asked to have the men released upon a writ of habeas corpus. JAPANESE EMPEROR SLIGHTLY BETTER (National News Association) TOKIO, July 23. Further Improvement was shown in the condition of Emperor Mutsuhite today though a short sinking spell caused alarm this afternoon. The royal paUent rallied, however, and his condition was further strengthened by stimulants. Though the physicians were optimistic In bulletins issued during the day they held out no great hope of the Emperor's recovery. . ';- -

WASHINGTON, July 22. U. S. Senator John D. Works declares he has no intention of resigning in accordance of the request forwarded by Lieutenant Governor A. I. Wallace, of California, and Meyer Lissner, chairman of the California Republican National Committee. The request for his resignation followed a statement given out by Senator Works in which he criticised the new progressive party. T shall not resign." said Senator Works. "These people are not even members of the Republican party they have no right to ask my resignation." ROOSEVELT TALKS

TO PARTUEADERS Tells Supporters that Third Party Must Organize Carefully. (National News Association) NEW YORK, July 23. Theodore Roosevelt served notice upon his followers today that they are assuming grave responsibility in forming a new party and that careful organization will be necessary to win a victory from their opponents. The Colonel met 400 loyal supporters, including the countl chairman of New York state at the party headquarters today and made a short address. The meeting was presided over by State Chairman William H. Hotchkiss, who introduced the Colonel as the new commander-in-chief. "I can see that the Bull Moose is a mighty big animal," said the Colonel in opening his speech. "I came over here today to greet you because you are the men behind the gun. No man knows better than I do that enthusiasm and high principles cannot be made effective without organization, and a great responsibility rests upon you men here. "You are undertaking the organization of a new party which is to stand for a square deal democracy, a square deal which is to be literally a party of the people; a party which is based on live issues and not on dead issues; a party protesting against the corrupt and insincere policy of both of the old machines; a party into which ex-Democrats and ex-Republicans, men without regard to what their political past may have been, are to come in on an exact equality and to have, each, the same share in the party manage ment. "When 'we get this started it will be a party which will not only repre sent the people, but a party in which the people will have a share of the management. "We are going to see to it that this new party is organized; that It will not be possible for any fifty-three men chosen four years before by politicians to announce that they stand su perlor to all the voters in a great state like California, and if that state has not chosen to shape its lines ac cording to the will of the fifty-three individuals such state shall be dis franchised. "Now; my own judgment is that Barnes, Penrose, Guggenheim and company made a mistake when they took two. stolen delegates from Cali fornia in place of the electoral vote of that state. And they were not con tent with that; they swiped the electorate of Massachusetts for two more stolen delegates. I think It was about as expensive a piece of shampratlce as I ever saw Indulged In and no good will come If we merely substitute one set of bosses for another. There is nothing that the bosses of both parties wish, so much as to see every decent man vote alternately for each party with' the vague idea that he Is rebuking the other." When you take your vacation let the Palladium follow you. Telephone your vacation address to No. 2564..

North Fifth Street Hill Scene

tween a City Car and a Traction Freight Train. Passengers Were Hurled Headlong to Street and Their Screams Heard Blocks Awav.

CITY CAR SHOT DOWN

Freight Car Was Late on Schedule and Motorman of City Car Could Not See It in Time to Stop His Car, Although He Applied the Sand and Brakes. Investigation by Company Officers Begun.

As a result of the collision Monday afternoon at 6 o'clock between city car No. 326 and a traction freight train of two cars on the North Fifth street hill, in which John T. Alexan der, of Benton Heights, a former prominent Huntington. Indiana, attorney. was very seriously injured and twelve others painfully but not badly hurt, an investigation was begun this morn ing by General Superintendent Jeff ries of the T. H. I. & E. and other minor officials in an effort to fix the responsibility for the- wreck. It is within the powers of the In diana Railroad Commission to make an investigation, but it is not known whether suchactlon will be taken by that body. The southbound freight train into which the northbound Fairview car dashed was scheduled to leave the freight station at 3:30, street car officials state, but was an hour and a half late, and the crew of the cjty car was not aware of the train's presence until the car reached the crest of the hill, then motorman Ben Sanford did everything in his power to avert the impending wreck before jumping, sanding the track and throwing on the brakes, but the rails were covered with oil from the freshly treated street, and the city car with its load of terror stricken passengers shot down the hill like a roller-coaster and dashed into the freight car, which was Just coming to a stop, with a crash that could be heard for blocks. Hurled Into the Street... ; People who were witnesses of the wreck stated that when the two cars met, the passengers in the city car were hurled out as though they had been shot from a catapault. Motorman R. R. Denny of the freight train stuck to his post and escaped with only a few cuts about his face from flying glass, as his vestibule was not crushed in. The second after the accident the cries, groans and screams of the Injured could be heard all over the neighborhood and residents of nearby houses immediately rushed to their assistance and carried them to lawns or into houses to await the arrival of the four ambulances which were called to the scene. However, a fleet of automobiles reached the scene before the ambulances and several of the less seriously injured were taken to their homes in autos. Three of the Injured were taken to the hospital, John T. Alexander, Ira Woodard and Miss Irene Pottenger. The latter was not seriously hurt and was soon removed to her home. Car Badly Damaged. The city car which was in the wreck was so badly damaged that it will take weeks to repair it. Nearly one-third of the car was smashed into small bits, the vestibule being absolutely demolished. So tremendous was the impact that a section of the city car was driven under the freight car to the front axle of the latter car. It took the wreck crew at least an hour to pry the two cars apart and then they had difficulty In removing the city car to the shops. - Conductor Woods of the city car just before the wreck occurred jumped and escaped without a scratch. Conductor Fred Ross of the freight train was thrown down by the shock of the collision but was not hurt. The only two passengers not thrown from the city car when the shock came were Mrs. Oliver Thomas and Mrs. John Evans, both of Falrvlew. Mrs. Thomas was hurled to the floor of the car and Mrs. Evans was pitched over two seats and rendered unconscious. While she was in this condition some person relieved her of her pocketbook. Oil Ruins Clothing." The clothing of those who were thrown into the street was absolutely ruined by the oil and It Is expected the total loss in this respect will be between $300 and 400. The freight cars were well filled with various kinds of merchandise but it is not believed the damage to this stock amounted to much. In the winter a wreck similar to the one of yesterday occurred but without any disastrous results. A city car dashed Into a freight, owing to the wet condition of the tracks, and the motorman of the city car was slightly Injured. The North Fifth street hill is recognized by street car men as one of the most dangerous stretches of track on the lines. Today there was a general protest over the alleged haphazzard method of operating cars on the. hilL - It was the general opinion that the company should take prompt steps -to operate tb -city cars and

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THE OILED TRACKS the freight cars on schedule on the" North Fifth street line as this Is the only way wrecks on the hill can be avoided. INJURED LIST The following is a list of the injured in the street car wreck yes terday: JOHN T. ALEXANDER, aged 70. living in Benton Heights with a: nephew, was the worst injured of any of the victims of the wreck. His right! hip was fractured, his right wrist' fractured, right shoulder dislocated,: and internal injuries are feared. .Alexander was thrown a distance of forty feet when the cars struck, sliding on his right side, breaking a very expensive watch. His condition at the hospital this morning was reported, slightly improved, but because of his advanced age it is feared bis injuries may prove serious. IRA WOODARD, of Dunkirk, a carpenter, face very badly gashed, a cut over the right eye necessitating several stitches to close, his right shoulder severely bruised, and It Is believed several ribs may have been broken. He was taken to the hospital in a taxicab by two actors. Jack Carrlngton and JacV Lewis. MR. AND MRS. H. A. WILSON, 1203 Boyer street, were both on the car. Mrs. Wilson suffering bruises and cuts about the right side. She startstreet. Her husband jumped and es caped with slight bruises. MRS. JACOB MEYERS. Richmond avenue, was slighUy bruised. MRS. FRED BROMAN. Hunt street, suffered a bruised left hip and bruised right arm. She suffered severely from the shock. GEORGE METERS, 1114 Hunt; street, suffered a sprained back and from the shock. MISS MAE HARRISON, Benton Heights, slight bruises. MRS. O. E. THOMAS. 1231 Ridge street, suffered a bruised left limb.! She was one of the few not thrown! from the car. MISS BESSIE PADDOCK, 71 State' street, both hips badly bruised, but1 not believed fractured, a slight con-) cussion of the brain, and a large bruise over the right eye, left elbow bruised J and both knees bruised and cut. MRS. JOHN H. EVANS. 216 Linden avenue, right shoulder bruised and strained, both knees bruised and possibly a rib broken. Mrs. Evans was not thrown from the car but was hurled over two seats against a post.! MRS. TOM MOORMAN. 1113 Hunt street, gash In right temple requiring! two stitches to close, and right arm I bruised and cut. MRS. ANNA SPENCER. RaUiffj street, Benton Heights, left hip bad-j ly bruised, left elbow dislocated and! right hand bruised. She suffered frorai the shock. She was thrown from the car to the gutter when the cars struck, j a distance of twenty feet. i MISS IRENE POTTENGER, left side of face bruised and cut. left el-i bow dislocated and right wrist bruise ed. Miss Pottenger was hurried to the hospital by Charles Roser In his auto. In a fainting condition; was given attention there and then huM rled to her home. The shock affectw uvi if auvi tvi s uiuv v mm thought she would die, but she was) much better this morning. MISS MARJORIE MEAOAN. 4061 North Ninth street, painfully bruised j and suffering from hysteria. Today: a large abrasion appeared on the right' side, and it is feared she may be thet victim of serious internal injuries, j She is under the care of physician who are watching carefully for th development of Internal injuries. MOTORMAN BEN SAXDFORD.j jumped and was only slightly injured, being able to walk to his home. MRS. WILLIAM WATKINS. colored,! 314 North Fourth street, right shoul der, arm and right hip painfully bruis-j ed. The claim agent of the T. H- L ics EL traction company arrived In the; city this noon and spent a busy afternoon visiting the victims of the wreck. forestalling possible damage suit by; cash deposits for clothing ruined, and l injuries sustained. , . THE WEATHER STATE Unsettled with probably, hewers tonight and Wednesday. LOCAL Showers tonight and nesday; warmer tomorrow. Ws&i

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