Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 37, Number 227, 29 July 1912 — Page 1

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REITERATES HIS CHARGES ABOUT TAFT feoosevelt Replies to the De L. fense of the Chicago Convention Action, Issued at the White House. telMfLAR TO THAT OF SEN. LORIMER (Colonel Says It Was "Downright Theft by Taft's Lieutenants, and Barefaced Fraud." (National Newi Association) t OYSTER BAY, July 29. Theodore 'Jtoosevelt today reiterated bis charges 'that President Taft was dishonestly j nominated today. In reply to the de(fense of the convention action, issued 'at the White House yesterday, the ! former president issued a statement declaring that "downright theft had l been committed by Taft's lieutenants and had it nof been for this the president's renomination would have been i absolutely impossible." Colonel Roosevelt condemned the Taft defense as similar to that of Senator Lorimer by those who sought to prevent the Illinois man from being ousted by the senate. The Colonel's statement follows: "I saw in the papers that Mr. Root said that he would have voted for the Texas cases. Dr. Butler is said to have declared that he would have voted for the Washington cases.. Several are reported to have said that they would have voted for the California cases. If these cases alone had been reversed, even if the Texas cases alone had been reversed, Mr. Taft would not have been renominated. Considered One-Third. "Look at the three articles I wrote for the Outlook entitled "Mr. Taft's Majority," 'Thou Shalt Not Steal,' and The Steam Roller. This attempted defense of Mr. Taft does not controverse. any,, cannot controverse one i single statement I made,. I did not consider one-third of the cases I ; could have considered. I took merely a few cases which were notorious and where there was no possibility of disputing the facts. These cases alone, had it not been for the down right theft perpetrated by Mr. Taft's lieutenants, would have absolutely presented all possibility of Mr. Taft's 'nomination. "If honestly organized the convention would have been against Mr. Taft iby over 100 majority. Morover, aside llrom the stolen ninety delegates which gave the fraudulent majority Mr. jTaft's vote was made up three-fourths jby the rotten borough delegates from those southern states where there is no real Republican party and which 'have never cast a Republican electorjal vote and from the handpicked delegates of Barnes, Penrose, Guggenheim kind company from the north. Fraud Barefaced. "I wish to state with all emphasis jthat there is no room for honest doubt as to what happened at the Chicago 'convention. The fraud was barefaced and shameless as any fraud ever committed at the election by the Tweed machine In those days when there was no pretense of holding a fair election in New York. In private conversation the real directors of the Taft forces do not merely deny this but glory in it and some times they incautiously express these sentiments In public. Col. Roosevelt points out that at least ninetenths of the senatorial leaders in the theft of the Chicago convention were also leaders in the fight to retain Mr. Larimer in his seat in the Senate and concludes that the fraudulent nomination of Mr. Taft and can be defended only upon grounds which would justify Larimer's election to and his retention in the Senate. WEDNESDAY STILL HAS HEAT RECORD Wednesday, July 24, not only took (the ribbon as the hottest day of last jweek but also the hottest so far this Bummer. The minimum and maximum (temperature for Wednesday as registered by the cooperative observer at Sthe local weather bureau was as follows, minimum 71 and maximum 93. Following is the minimus and maxibnus temperature for each day during (the past week: Max. Min. Sunday . 78 68 Monday 81 66 fTuesday 86 60 "Wednesday 93 71 Thursday 86 66 Friday 76 58

v . Saturday 83 68

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SHE SUES BELMONT FOR BIG DAMAGES

(Miss Rosalie Stewart with two toy spaniels, Champion DuBarry Dancer, and Champion the Speckled Wren.) NEW YORK, July 29. August Belmont and William G. Rockefeller are among the defendants named in the suit for $80,000 damages brought by Miss Rosalie Stewart, dog fancier, against the Kennel Club of America, of which Mr. Belmont is president. MisB Stewart alleges she was libelled by the club in 1908, when her expulsion, which had been preceded by her resignation, was being considered by a committee -composed of Mr. Belmont, Dr. J. E. DeMund and several others. At this meeting it is alleged that Dr. DeMund said he had heard Miss Stewart had been guilty of taking money from the Toy Spaniel Club, a subsidiary of the Kennel Club of America. This report was sent broadcast througout the country, and so distressed Miss Stewart that she spent six months in a sanitarium. As a writer on dogs Miss Stewart was considered an authority, and this trouble so incapaclated her that Bhe lost her position on the publication for which she was writing. ACCIDENTAL DEATH NARROWLYAVERTED Woman Informed of Contents of Bottle Before Drinking Poison. Mrs. Charles Gross, Lincoln and Fifth streets, after returning home with her husband last Saturday evening, narrowly averted accidental death when she mistook a bottle containing iodine for Jamaica ginger.She was prevented from drinking the contests by her husband . who discovered that it was iodine. Mrs. Gross, in a statement this morning, said that she had returned home with her husband Saturday evening and going to the kitchen picked out a bottle which she supposed contained jamaca ginger. As she lifted the bottle to her lips her husband noticed that it was labeled "iodine," and took it from her. A neighbor was summoned by Mr. Gross who telephoned for a physician. Fortunately none of the contents was swallowed. CRAIGHEAD WINNER OF GOLF TOURNEY The annual "tombstone" golf tournament was held at the Country club Saturday afternoon and was won by Norman Craighead. Frank Braffett finished second, the Rev. James third, and Earl Spangler, fourth. The handicaps were as follows: Craighead, 13; Braffett, 2; James, i0; Spangler, 4. FLORENCE WATTLES DELIVERS LECTURE A large crowd heard the address delivered by Florence Wattles at the Earlham Heights church last evening when the forceful . speaker talked on Socialism. Miss Wattles declared that the only remedy to the problems confronting the poor people today is the placing of the Socialist party la power.

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ANSWERS THE ARTICLES OP Judge Robert Archbald's Formal Reply Was Submitted to the Senate Today by His Attorney. HE EXPLAINS EACH OF THE ARTICLES Maintains that None of the Charges that Are Set Forth Constitute an Impeachable Offense. (National News Association) WASHINGTON, July 29. Judge Robert W. Archbald's formal reply to the house of representatives was the articles of impeachment filed by submitted to the Benate by his attorn ey, A. S. Worthington, today. It answers each one of the thirteen arti cles of impeachment separately. In general, Judge Archbald admits most of the facts set forth in the impeachment charges, but he places an entirely different construction on them than that imposed by his accusers. He maintains that none of the charges set forth constitute an impeachable offense and offers in each instance his own reasons and excuses in explanation of the circumstances in the charges. To each article the respondent says in general: "That the said article does not set forth anything which, if true, constitutes an impeachable offense or a high crime or misdemeanor as defined in the constitution of the United States and therefore, the senate sitting as a court of impeachment should not further entain the charge contained in said article." Senator Gallinger presided at to day's session. All pleadings must be before the senate by August 3, upon which day the senate will determine when the trial shall begin. First Charge. The first article charges that Arch became partners in the purchase of the Katydid Culm dump which was owned by the Hillside Coal & Iron company, a subsidiary corporation of the Erie Rail Road. In his answer Judge Archbald makes emphatic denial that he wilfully or unlawfully or corruptly took any advantage of his official position to induce or influence the officers of the Erie Rail road or the Hillside Coal & Iron company to enter into any contract with him or with Williams." The second article charges Judge Archbald for a consideration engaged to assist George M. Watson to settle a case before the interstate commerce commission involving a question be tween the Marion Coal company and the Del Lack & Western company and to sell to the railroad two-thirds of the stock of the coal company. Answering this charge Judge Archbald says all he did in the matter was to act as the friend of Watson and the friend of Christopher D. Boland, one of the principal stockholders of the Marion coal company. He declared he never received from any source whatsoever, any suggestion that he was to be compensated in any way and that he acted without any expectation of reward. The third article charges Judge Archbald secured from the Lehigh Valley Rail Road an agreement which permitted him and his associates to lease the Parker culm dump near Shenandoah, Penna., containing 472,670 tons of coal. Judge Archbald denies that what he did in reference to the matter was unlawful or corrupt and denies he used his official position nor his official influence as judge to secure the agreement. The fourth article charges Judge Archbald with wrongful action in writing to an attorney for the L. & N. Rail Road, requesting him to take certain steps with regard to a case pending before the interstate commerce commission. He Wrote Letters. Judge' Archbald admits writing these letters but denies they were written secretly, wrongfully or unlawfully as charged. The fifth article charges Judge Archbald used hin influence as judge to assist Frederick Arnke to secure a lease on the Lincoln culm dump owned by the Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Iron company and that he accepted a "gift, reward or present" in the form of a note for $500 for his services. Judge Archbald recites the circumstances under which he undertook to aid Warnke and says it was solely out of friendship for Warnke. He declares the $500 note mentioned had to do with an entirely different transaction with John Henry Jones and was merely endorsed by Frederick Warnke and given to him (Judge Archbald) and Jones as compensation for services rendered in that case. Article six charges Judge Archbald with using his influence to induce the Lehigh Valley road to purchase an interest in 800 acres of coal land. Judge Archbald says in his answer the charge is general, vague and indefinite .(Continued on Page Seven)

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THIRD PARTY T IS PREPARED Meetings Held in Nearly Every County in the Sixth on Saturday, and Enthusiasm Is Shown. STATE CONVENTION DELEGATES CHOSEN The Work of Nominating a Wayne Progressive Central Committee Is in Hands of Sub Committee. Chairman A. E. Smith of the Progressive county committee began work today selecting memDers of a committee which will recommend the various members of the Progressive county the next three weeks, submit its slate to a Progressive meeting to be called by the chairman to consider the report of the nominating committee. Every ward and township in the county will be represented on the county central board nominating committee. After the central committee has been properly organized the Wayne county Progressives will be thoroughly prepared to wage a vigorous campaign this fall. Progressives in nearly every county in the sixth district met Saturday and elected delegates to the state convention of the new party, which .will be held at Indianapolis on Thursday of this week. Dispatches from New Castle, Connersville, Rushville and Shelbyville report that the meetings held in those places were as enthusiastic as the Wayne county meeting held in Richmond the same day. SHOWS GOOD 8TRENGTH. NEWCASTLE, Ind., July 29. With an attendance which included some of the old-time Republiicans of Henry county, the Progressives held their mass convention at the court house here Saturday and showed a possible called the convention to order Republican leaders or workers were conspicuous by their absence even as spectators. After a short speech by Chairman Wilson, the organization committee's report was accepted, making Joseph A. Greenstreet permanent chairman; F. L. Thornburgh, secretary, and James L. Watkins and Fred White, assistant secretaries. The resolutions scored the old parties and instructed delegates to the state convention for Albert J. Beveridge for Governor. It was the sentiment of the county committee not to nominate a county ticket and the matter was not brought before the convention. W. D. Headrick of In dianapolis gave an address of an hour's length after which the conven tion adjourned. Chairman Wilson states that through out the entire county the Progressives will be active from now until the returns are , received on election night. The strength shown by the new party was a surprise to both Democrats and Republicans, especially as there were many old wheelhorses from the outcounty points, men whose names have been familiar for years in the regular Republican circles. MUCH SENTIMENT SHOWN. RUSHVILLE, Ind., July 29. The Progressives of Rush county Saturday in convention named delegates to the state convention. That there is plenty of Roosevelt sentiment here Is shown by the size of the crowd and the enthusiasm manifested. More than 125 followers of the Progressive party movement were present and the attendance was cut down by the fact that the farmers are busy with the harvest. Ben L. McFarland was re tained as county chairman and Addi son Splvey was named secretary. The resolutions adopted declared for the initiative, referendum and recall and indorsed the candidacy of Roose velt for President. The declaration that the convention would elect dele gates to support Roosevelt brought a great round of applause. The resolutions also indorsed Albert J. Bever idge for Governor. The Progressive decided to wait until after the Chicago convention before naming dele gates to the congressional and joint senatorial convention. No county tick et will be named nor will a candidate for representative be put in the field. The delegation to the state convention is as follows: Sam Newsom, Warren Robbins, Byron Gates, Oliver Harcourt Robert Ray, J. M. Gwinn. Omer Thompson. Albert Kirkham, John Widau, John Gray, Earl O'Neal and Jas. Anderson. HEAR DEMOCRAT TALK. . CONNERSVILLE. Ind.. July 29. The Progressive party of Fayette county elected delegates and alternates Saturday to the state, convention. The attendance was larger than similar conventions held here by the old parties for years and was representative of the best citizenship of the county. Strong resolutions were passed condemning the work of the Republican - national committee and pledging support to Roosevelt for Continued on Last Pace)

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Japanese Mikado Died Today;

New Emperor (National News Association) TOKIO, July 29. The Emperor of r w a- a vi-ir Japan, Musuhite, died at 12:3o ocIock y ' ' this morning after a long illness. He was sixty years of age and had reigned over the island empire for forty-five years, during which time he had developed his country from a mediaeval feudality into the foremost ranks of the world's powers. His son, Crown Prince Yoshihito, thirty-three years of age, will succeed him. The latter is an admiral, a hero of the Russian war and the idol of his people, who consider him a fit successor to his father. ; There was no rest for the court physicians last night. Doctors Miura and Aoyama were continually at the royal bedside administering stimulants to GENN MAKES USUAL COMPLAINT TODAY Says People Refuse to Comply with the Garbage Ordinance. Street Commissioner Genn appeared before the board of works this morning with his usual cry of help. He referred to the garbage question again saying that the people have refused to comply with the provisions of the city ordinance on removing garbage and rubbish. Genn had copies of the ordinance printed and distributed. "The people still refuse to understand that wet and dry garbage must not be mixed, so legal steps will be taken against the most persistent offenders," declared Genn. Genn reports that rather than have trouble with the people, his men have removea tne garoage, dui xnat mis i . . A. - method of getting about the trouble will be stopped and prosecutions will, be started. City Attorney Gardner reported that he would have two ordinances ready for council next Monday night dealing: with questions board of works One, if passed by ,,i i i -m .V

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structions on the sidewalks, and the other will force all merchants having signs on Main street, to place the signs against the building, so that they will not extend over the sidewalk. Plans and specifications were ordered for an alley. North of G street between North Eighth and Ninth streets. The board will receive bids for about fifty tons of hay tomorrow. The hay will be used for feeding the city's horses. The board took np the matter of weakened water pressure at the city building, and instructed Fire Chief Miller to notify Supt Dill of the company it is necessary to have a pressure of 0 lbs. per square inch at the city building all the time. The pressure last week ranged from 40 to 50 pounds. If it is necessary a change in the water pipe system at the city building may be made. The board did not make an appointment for firemen at the No. 5 hose company this morning to succeed Clarence Rife who will resign August 1. The appointment will not be made for three days in order to give a Democrat candidate a chance to file an application. Complaints on the condition of West

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strengthen the patient's heart. They failed to raise him from his coma. After being in the sickroom for 36 . hours the empress partly collapsed today and had tQ be ,ed from her hua band's bedside. She returned after a chief rest, however, and joined the crown prince who had remained all night. Prince Yamagata, president of the privy council and Marquis Saionji remained at the palace all night and were joined at dawn by members of the cabinet and the privy councillors. Prince Yamagata was weeping as ne greeted his colleagues on their arrival. They awaited the MiKaao s ena in a room adjoining that occupied by the royal princes who had stayed at the palace all night. TOOK NO ACTION ON DEPUTYCGLLECTORS Council Hears Petition for Tax Collectors in Small Towns. The county council took no definite action on the law providing for deputy tax collectors in Wayne county at the special meeting held Saturday afternoon.. During the past several weeks there has been considerable agitation towards applying the law recently enacted by the legislature for installing deputy treasurers in all towns over 900 population to collect taxes. Recently petitions were presented to the commissioners asking to have County Treasurer Albertson oppoint deputy treasurers at Hagerstown. camoriage city ana ceniervme. i ae commissioners did not take any action on the matter. The treasurer Is opposed to inaugurating the system this year. It will not only increase his work but will necessitate the making of a complete set of duplicate i books and tax receipts. The law pro vided that a salary of 300 shall be paid the deputy. At the present time the public dot Tkrteitnrv hanlm In PamhrlH flfv n(J Hager8town act ag the tax collect. pository and hence the tax peyers are i j - which will provide for the appointing of the deputy treasurers which will go into effect next year. The following appropriations were made by the council and commissioners: Office expense of board of health, 50; for prevention of contagious disease. $50? epileptic inquests. $200; expenses for special employes under contract with the commissioners. $50; Retz bridge. $550; McDonald-Ford bridge. $4 SO; Chamness fill. $100; floor for Milton bridge. $500; floor for Beeson bridge. $300; floor for bridge near East Germantown. $250. POPULISTS ARE TO HOLD A CONVENTION (National News Association) JOLIET. 111., July 29.-rW!th a full quota of delegates, two from each congressional district and four at large from each state, the populist national convention has been called to meet In St. Louis. August 13th. The call suggests that the platform should contain endorsement of the initiative, referendum and recall, protection of labor, government control of railroads, publie lands for actual settlers, and a law 1 providing that congress shalT issue all

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THREATS ARE MADE AFTER Patrolman Edwards in Quitting Service States that "Others Will Fall with Him" Very Soon. OFFICER REFUSES TO STATE CAUSES City Hall Sensation Sprung Today and Officials Awaiting Meeting of the Police Commission. Officer Leroy Edwards, 77 Laurel street, a veteran member of the Richmond police department, announced today that he had tendered his resignation last Saturday, and that It would be presented to the police commissioners at their meeting Friday night. Edwards' unexpected action was the big sensation at the city building td day and city officials and members of the police department are expectantly awaiting future developments in the case. Patrolman Edwards absolutely refuses to state the cause of his resignation but when interviewed by a reporter this afternoon was in a bitter mood and stated that when be "fell others would fall with him." Edwards also stated that there were men In the employe of the city who would suffer and that he intended to be Instrumental in obtaining for them "the fate they deserve." Edwards also made particular reference to a prominent city official, whom, he said, "would be pulled down within two weeks." Patrolman Edwards did not work Saturday night. He came to the police headquarters Saturday afternoon and informed Sergeant McNally, acting chief of police, that he Intended to resign. He has not been.; on'Tits " beat since. It is understood that the board of police commissioners Intend to make a thorough investigation of the. causes back of the resignation of Edwards and a police sensation is hint ed at. Edwards was asked if he Intended to prefer any charges with the police board, but he declined to reply to the question. Acting Chief McNally stated this afternoon that Patrolman Edwards had formally presented his resignation and in consequence he would not make an investigation of the circumstances prompting the resignation. "If Edwards had not resigned, however," McNally stated, "an Investigation would have been instituted." That was the only explanation of the case McNally would make. Last winter Officer Edwards was suspended for an infraction of the department rules, but after being off duty a short time his suspension was lifted on a promise of future strict observance of the regulations. DENNIS DENNIS IS NOT A RAILROADER Dennis Dennis, aged 16. of Com me r- ' ct Point, Ohio, is not much of a railroader. He admits it. With some other boys, Dennis jumped on a train near bis home Saturday, and could not jump off. He arrived at Cincinnati, and in trying to get a quick start back, got on the wrong train, and was pulled off a freight train In the east yards here by Detective Burns.. He will be taken back to his bom by his father this evening. WILL HOLD MEETING Permission Granted Socialists by the Board. A representative of the Socialists oft this city appeared before the board of works this morning and was given, permission by the board to hold a meeting next Sunday afternoon at the South Tenth Street park. The board reserves the right to rescind permission for political meetings at any' time. No vehicles will be allowed onthe lawn. Attorney Jessap. connected with the city legal department when asked for his opinion, stated that he believed It right and proper that politics be discussed In the park at any time as long as order was maintained. Acting on his recommendation the board granted the request. Stephen M. Reynolds. Socialist candidate for governor, will give a lee-, ture on Socialism at the park nextSunday afternoon. JBE WEATHER STATE Fair tonight northwest portion. and cooler In' LOCAL Fair tonight and : Tuesdays moderate temperature.

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