Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 37, Number 239, 12 August 1912 — Page 1

THE raCHMONB FAIXABIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM RICHMOND, IND., MONDAY EVENING. AUGUST 12, 1912. SINGLE COPY 2 CENTS. VOL. XXXVII. NO. 239. HE CALLS SENATE'S ONE CITIZEN IS TO EIGHT ER Woman Started Graft Exposures ACTION ILLEGAL ONE 10 EATON TO FACE CHARGE ARE PLACED

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Fugitive Sheriff, Charged with Taking County Funds Returns Suddenly and Is Arraigned.

PROBABLE HE WILL NOT BE PROSECUTED And No Action Has Been Taken to Remove Him From Office Has Been Released on $2,000 Bond. (Palladium Special) EATON. O., Aug. 12. Returning to Eaton almost as abruptly as he depart ed a few days ago, Sheriff William S. ! Boner arrived here Sunday morning at 1:45 from Dayton, having been 'driven over in an automobile piloted 'by his son. Robert Boner. He has -'been released from custody on bond Following charges of discrepancies in his accounts made by Sherman Mills, one of his bondsmen and an ot!flcial of the West Alexandria bank in which some of the county funds were deposited, Sheriff Boner hastily left Eaton. He went to Richmond, Ind., ' and there addressed several letters to his wife, explaining the charge against him and saying he was gone for good. Almost immediately after his depart . ure, M. R. Talbott, inspector from the State Bureau of Uniform Accounting, was called to Eaton and began an in vestigation of Boner's affairs. That official completed his work late Sat urday and announced there were dis crepancies aggregating $2,020.29. Of this total, the records of Sheriff Bon er's office showed $1,986.81 to be short Added to this was a bank over-draft tot $33.48. SHERIFF W. 8. BONER. Prior to the completion of the report, J. H. Jordan, of West Alexandria, one of Boner's bondsmen, filed a forjxnal affidavit of embezzlement against the official, charging the misapplication of $1,698 plus. In swearing to the paper, Mr. Jordan explained his action was taken more In the hope of bringing the missing official back rathr than through any desire for prosecution. The warrant was placed In ;the hands of Deputy Sheriff John W. .Hoffman, though no particular effort had been made to serve it, because of (the belief that Mr. Boner would sooner or later return voluntarily. Boner's movements from the time lie left Eaton are easily traced and .were as shrewdly guessed by Prosecuting Attorney Hugh R. Gilmore. He went to St. Louis, Mo., and there remained in obscurity, having ample time In which to think over his action. He decided to return Saturday, so left St. Louis, going to Dayton, arriving there late that afternoon. He at once established communication with his .wife, and his return to this city came In natural order. While in Dayton he was secure from discovery by prying eyes by stopping at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Waggonrod, on West fThlrd street. Prosecuting Attorney Gilmore soon had a conference with Sheriff Boner, who was greatly distressed over the affair. He wanted to return to Eaton, yet feared he would be unable to secure bond and would have to remain in the jail over which he had so long acted as a guardian. However, he was shown every courtesy and was not subjected to the humiliation of being locked up, being made a charge of Ieputy Sheriff John W. Hoffman, who permitted Boner the liberties of his own house and the company of his family, until $2,000 bond, provided by Soloman Lauder and Frank P. Saylor, a brother-in-law, was secured. Hs was formally arraigned before Magistrate L. T. Stephen Sunday afternoon and entered a plea of not guilty. A continuance was granted until August 23, nnd the bond arranged for. Gossip attending the affair has now almost completely subsided and Sherlu Boner has received the sympathy of many persons. It is confidently believed hi bondsmen and friends will perfect some arrangement whereby the funds will be restored and the affidavit against him, in consequence, withdrawn. There is not likely to be any action taken looking to his removal jtro.3 office.

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MRS. WILLIAM J. SCHIEFFELIN. NEW YORK, Aug. 12. Mrs. Willam Jay Shieffelin, the society leader and social worker, through her experiences in the slums of New York, learned of and was horrified at the corrupt conditions existing in certain municipal departments. She urged her husband, chairman of the Citizen's Union, to take up the work of reform, and this resulted in the gTaft investigation by Detective William J. Burns, which is keeping every "respectable" lawbreaker in New York, on pins and needles.

CHICAGO A MECCA fOBJOLITICIlS Leaders of Three Parties to Launch Campaigns from That City. (National News Association) CHICAGO, Aug. 12. Strategists for the coming political battle gathered In Chicago today. Before the end of the week the presidential campaign of the three big parties, Republican, Democratic and Progressive, will be under way. The centers of the fight will be in Chicago. Republican national headquarters were opened today in the Auditorium hotel. David Mulvane, former national committeeman from Kansas, was in charge. Senator Joseph M. Dixon, of Montant, national chairman of the Progressive party was expected to arrive today for the opening of headquarters, probably in the Congress hotel, just across the street from the Republicans. A number of Democratic leaders are In Chicago making final preparations for the opening of Democratic headquarters and the arrival of William F. McCombs on Wednesday was expected to set the ball rolling. For the present the campaign of the three parties will be directed from the headquarters here. CLOSING WEEK OF D ARROW TRIAL ON (National News Association) LOS ANGELES, Cal., Aug. 12. The beginning of the end of the "trial of Clarence Darrow for bribery came today. Arguments in the case which has been under way since May, were open ed with the convening of court and were expected to last until Friday. Deputy District Attorney W. J. Ford, had the first place on the list of those who were to address the jury. Ford probably will occupy the entire day in an argument on evidence. The question of seating the people who will throug the court room during the arguments has been arranged. Members of the jurrors families had seats reserved for them as did members of the families of attorneys for the prosecution and the defense, visiting attorneys were also given preference within the courtroom. The seating capacity was practically all covered by ticket, but the doors will be kept open during argument and there is plenty of standing room in the hall. THE WANT ADS WILL SELL FOR YOU pieces of discarded furniture at a good profit. Why store the out-of-date house furnishings when you may easily dispose of them through AN INEXPENSIVE WANT. AD..

WOMAN KILLED IN AN AUTHCCIOENT Terrible Tragedy at Greenwood, Ind. Wreck at West Alexandria.

(National News Association) GREENWOOD, Ind., Aug. 12. Mrs. Charles Henry, aged 30, was killed one mile south of Greenwood this morning when the automobile in which she and her husband were coming from Indianapolis to Greenwood, was struck by the Dixie Flyer on the I. C. & S. traction line. Mr. Henry was driving the car and a cornfield prevented him from seeing the approaching car until too late. In his efforts to stop the machine and avoid the collision the engine went dead on the track. Mrs. Henry, who was riding in the rear seat, was hurled to her death and the automo bile was demolished. Mr. Henry jumped in time to escape injuries. The conductor of the traction car was Burt Van Arsdell and when the car stopped he discovered it was his own sister who had been killed. The motorman did not see the automobile in timeto stop his car. The crossing has always been considered a very dangerous one. CONGRESSMAN HURT. (National News Association! ROCHESTER, Ind., Aug. 12. Henry Barnhardt, of this city is confined to his home today as a result of being run over by his own automobile Sunday evening. The congressman and his wife were about to take a spin around the city and when Mr. Barnhart cranked up the machine it plung ed forward at a fast speed, making it impossible for him to get out of the way. Mr. Barnhart was knocked down by the fender and run over by the car, which continued its speed until it ran into an iron post, wrecking the front of the auto. Mrs. Barnhart remained in the machine and was not injured. Mr. Barnhart's injuries are not considered serious. WEST ALEX ACCIDENT. (Palladium Special) . WEST ALEXANDRIA, O., -4ug. 12. Three people were injured, one fatally, In an automobile accident here today. The list of injured follows: Miss Nellie McCoy, reported dying. Howard Copp, slightly injured. Miss Vera Combs, slightly bruised. This morning, Howard Copp, driving his car at a high rate of speed from Camden to West Alexandria, attempted to pass a carriage and the Limited Dayton-Richmond traction car, when hia car skidded, hitting an iron trolly pole, cutting the automobile in two parts. Copp was throwfrom the machine to a gully, while Miss McCoy of Camden, who was coming here to catch a train, was hurled Into the pole, suffering injuries which will prove fatal. The little girl daughter of Dr. Combs, of Camden was thrown from the machine, but escaped .with, a

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Orders of State Progressive Body to Place a County Ticket in the Field Are Re

ceived Here. MUST ACT ONE WAY OR THE OTHER NOW County G. O. P. Committee Has Not Yet Certified the Nominations of Those on the Ticket. Speculation in Wayne county is rife today as to the course the candidates on the Republican county ticket will pursue as a result of the order of the state executive committee of the Pro gressive party to place Progressive county, legislative and congressional tickets in the field. The position now occupied by the candidates on the Republican county ticket is a peculiar one unprecedented in this county. State Chairman Lee, of the Progres sive party has addressed the following letter to all Progressive county chairmen: Lee's Statement. "The Progressive party is a fact. It is as distinct from any other political organization as other political organi zations are from each other. Its national and state tickets and platforms are completed and are meeting with gratifying approval. No apology is necessary for either candidates or platforms. We invite comparison. Even at this early date we are justified in the belief that the Progressive national and state tickets will be elected. They are receiving support from both Republicans and Democrats and large additions are being made to our ranks from both the old parties each day. We will win in November, 1912. Holds Party Supreme. "At a meeting of the state central committee the advisability of ndtnlnating congressional, legislative, judicial and county tickets wr.s seriously con sidered and fully discussed from every viewpoint. After careful thought it has been decided unanimously that candidates should be nominated for every position to be voted for in each county in the state of Indiana. I really believe that this will best promote the interests of the Progressive party In this, as well as in future years. We are not trying to save any other organization, and while we do not desire to hurt any individual, we must attempt in every manner to promote the success of the Progressive party. "In some counties Republican and Democratic tickets have been nominated. In some instances Progressive men are on either one or both of these tickets, and it is argued that the nomination of Progressive tickets in such instances will hurt Progressive candidates on other tickets. It is the idea of the committee that a man who is genuinely progressive and is now a candidate on some other ticket than the Progressive ticket, will best promote his own personal candidacy by resigning from such other ticket and going upon the Progressive ticket. At first glance this may not appear reas onable, but a careful investigation will convince the skeptical that this is not only possible but probable. The people are interested in this movement; the people are determined to overthrow the bosses; the people are insistent upon governing themselves; the people intend to have the reforms promised In the Progressive state and national platforms. Regards Support Sure. "It is our intention literally to burn this state up along Progressive lines. We propose that the people shall be fully advised of the intentions of this party; that they shall be assured of its good faith and we believe they will lend it their support. "We are of the unanimous opinion that county, legislative, judicial and congressional tickets, as well as state and national tickets, will be mutually helpful. We know further that the hope of the Republican national state organizations is to maintain its hold upon the county organizations, make its campaign and get its voters to the polls through the activity of candidates on the Republican tickets. This is only an incidental reason why there should be Progressive county tickets, but it is worthy of consideration. "I am urging that you take this matter up at once with the proper persons. FOUR ARE KILLED BY IOWA CYCLONE (National News Association) OMAHA. Neb, Aug. 12. Four persons are reported dead as a result of a cyclone that struck Neola, Iowa, early today. All the wires are down and the only news from the scene of the disaster was brought by a courier to a nearby tawn. Heavy damage throughout the district is reported. A relief expedition has been sent to

Alfred Bavis Will Attend Secret Session Tonight and Remain Until He Has Been Ejected.

MAYOR STANDS PAT ON HIS DECISION Zimmerman Says All the Good Things City Has Secured Has Been Through Secret Meetings. Alfred Bavis, an inspector at a local factory and a citizen who takes the keenest interest in public affairs, will tonight enter the board of works office to attend the secret session of the board and the city council, called to discuss the waterworks contract proposal. Clifford Merrill, former city clerk, stated today that it was Mr. Bavis' intention to remain in the board office until forcibly ejected. Mr. Bavis, it was stated would offer no resistance to any effort to eject him, but would not leave on a mere request to do so. Mr. Bavis states that the water works contract proposal is of vital importance to the people of Richmond and that every citizen has a right to keep himself posted on the question. He stoutly maintains that the city officials have no right to hold secret sessions to discuss the question. Mayor Zimmerman today reiterated his statement made several days ago about secret sessions and said that it was his opinion that the meeting tonight of the board of public works and council should be held in secret to consider the specifications for the water works bids. The Mayor said that all public Insti tutions In the city that amounted to anything had been secured by secret meetings. He said the federal building had been secured that way, as had the Pennsylvania Railroad station, the C., R. & M. railroad and the Munici pal Electric Light plant, and he there fore would not permit the representa tives of the newspapers to attend the meeting tonight and if there was any thing of importance that came up which the people should know, he would tell the reporters about it Tuesday morning. When the question was asked him, if he was to be the judge of what the people should know, he said: "I certainly will and I want it understood that I am Mayor and am the proper one to give out any information." "So, Doctor, it Is the understanding that the representatives of the press will not be admitted to the meeting tonight?' he was asked. "It will be a meeting of a committee of the whole" the Mayor replied as he slammed up the receiver. TRIES BURN HIMSELF Desperate Deed of Chicago Teacher-Burglar. (National News Association) CHICAGO, Aug. 12. Jacob Foy Guthrie, school teacher and society burglar, who stole more than $25,000 worth of plunder from fashionable Chicago homes, tried to burn himself to death in his cell in the county jail today. Cries of fire from the cell house where he was confined, prevent ed him from accomplishing his own death. Turnkeys rushed in, pulled the man from his cell and extinguished the flames, although Guthrie fought desperately to prevent them. He was severely burned and taken to the county hospital. T IIANIE TICKET Populists Favor Both Roose velt and Wilson. (National News Association) ST. LOUIS, Aug. 12. That the Populist National convention, which meets here tomorrow will neither nominate a ticket of its own nor indorse the ticket of any other party was the statement made today by National Chairman Ferris of Joliet, upon his arrival here. Ferris said that he believed the voters should be left free to vote for either Roosevelt or Wilson. The feeling expressed by the delegates, who have already arrived, Mr. Ferris said, was that the party should not take up the cause of any candidate. $100 PENSION FOR WIDOW OF SCHLEY (National News Association) WASHINGTON.. Aug. 12. The senate today agreed to the senate and house conferees compromise providing a pension of $100 a month for the

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NEW YORK, Aug. 12. The act of the United States Senate in granting American shipping free passage in the Panama Canal was a violation of the May-Pauncefort treaty, and thereby the most deniable and most outrageous piece of immortality in the nation, according to Franklin H. Giddings, Professor of the History of Civilization at Columbia university. "The Hay-Pauncefort Uik v J v j ' treaty," said the Professor, "came as the result of the concession on the part of this country that the canal should be open to the shipping or an countries of the world on equal terms, and the Senators who voted for this outrageous measure are absolutely im moral. I know some of them too, and I'll tell them to their faces when I see them." TURKEY IS STILL GTTIflGSHllKIIIG Earthquake Shocks, Some Quite Severe, Were Felt, Along Coast Today. (National News Association) CONSTANTINOPLE. Aug. 12. Heavy damage was done along the Turkish coast today by continued earthquake Bhocks and reports to Turkish officials increased the death list to 1200, as a result of the seismic disaster. At least 5.000 others nave been injured and there are probably 15,000 homeless and in want. Many towns and villages along the Darda nelles and the southern coast of the Sea of Mamora have been destroyed or wrecked by the earth tremors. Be cause of the Balkan troubles and the war with Italy the government can not spare enough soldiers to feed the victims and clear the ruins. At Gallipoli a number of buildings which had been left standing from Fri day's shocks were razed today. Inhabitants of the earthquake zone have fled from their homes taking ref uge In fields or on the mountain sides and are in danger of starvation. The scant supplies sent by the government are inadequate to stay the suffering. HANGS FROM BRIDGE Prof. Corey, Granville, O., Committed Suicide. (National News Association) GRANVILLE. Ohio, Aug. 12. Becoming despondent because of ill health, Professor James K. Corey, aged forty years, of Dennison univers ity, committed suicide by hanging him self from the Lancaster bridge near here. The body was found dangling on a clothesline by a farmer early today. Professor Corey was last Been alive last night when he waB carrying the clothesline. He leaves a wife and young daughter. Mrs. Corey was pros trated by the news of her husband's deed and is said to be lying at the point of death. PREACHER ENLISTS AS CUPID'S ALLY (National News Association) MINNEAPOLIS. Minn., Aug. 12. Bashful swains desiring to meet a young woman object matrimony should communicate with Rev. G. I Merrill, of Minneapolis. Rev. Merrill has constituted himself the friend of the bashful. In a public statement he has agreed to see that the young men who are too timid to get acquainted with attractive girls get proper Introductions and if they succeed in winning the hearts and hands of the said girls, the pastor will further help the youths by going with them to secure marriage licenses, and thea hell marry them free. Incidentally. Rev. Merrill advises young women to hit "mashers' OTer the head with their handbags, throw red pepper Into their eyee and then

Progressives to Gather in Every Ward and Township to Elect Central Committee Members.

A REORGANIZATION OF G. O. P. STARTS Paul Comstock Was Elected Chairman and the Work of Filling Up Gaps in Committee Ranks Started. The provisional progressive committee which met Saturday afternoon for the purpose of preparing a plan of organization for the Progressive Wayne county central committee, decided to issue a call for mass meetings in each of the townships in the county and in each ward in the city for the purpose of electing members of the committee. Every township and ward was represented at the meeting Saturday and eachmember reported the political conditions he found in hit own immediate territory more than satisfactory. The number of Progressives was estimated all the way from 50 to J0 per cent of the voters. The committee thought that in order to get a fair expression of the choice for members of the Wayne county central committee it would be best to let each ward in the city and each township in the county, select its own members of the committee. Meetings This Week. The meetings will all be held be fore Saturday night of this week. The members of the committee elected at the various mass meetings will then meet on Tuesday afternoon, August 20th at 2 o'clock in this city for the purpose of forming a permanent or ganizaUon which will be known as the Wayne County Progressive Central Committee. It was decided to let the permanent committee decide just what officers it would have and how many members would compose the executive commitThe plan of organization" followed in Wayne county is about the same as being done all over the state and within the next two weeks it is expected to see the completion of the Progressive organization for the State of Indiana by precincts. It is planned to have the speaking campaign begin about September 1st. Richmond has been promised her share of the national speakers who will tour the country on behalf of the Progressive cause. The following la a list or meeting places ao lar arranged: Wards. First Friday, 7:30 p. m., at Court House. Second Friday, 7:30 p. m.. City Building. Third Friday, 7:30 p. m.. Masonic Temple. 2nd floor. Fourth Friday, 7:30 p. Engine House, South 9th and E streets. Fifth Friday, 7:30 p. m.. No. 3 Engine House. Sixth Friday, 7:30 p. m., 13th and Main streets. Seventh Wednesday, 7:30 p. m.. No. 5 Engine House. Eighth Announced tomorrow. Townships. Wayne Saturday, 2 p. m.. Masonic Temple, 2nd floor. Boston Friday, 7 p. m., at Boston. Clay Wednesday, 7:30 p. m K. of P. Hall, Greensfork. Franklin Wednesday, 7:00 p. m.. Bethel. Center Thursday, 7:30 p. m.. City Hall. Centerrille. New Garden Saturday, 2:00 p Lamb's Hall, Fountain City. Webster Friday, 7:30 p. mm. at Webster. Jackson Announced tomorrow. Perry Friday, 2:30 p. m., at Economy. Green Saturday, 2 p. m., Town Hall, Williamsburg. Harrison Friday, 4 p. m., School House, Jacksonburg. Dalton Saturday, 5. p. m., at Dalton, Indiana. Jefferson Saturday. 2:30 p. m.. City Building, Hagerstown. Washington Wednesday, 8 p. m. at Dr. Roark's office, Milton. Ahington Friday, 8:00 p. m. at K. of P. Hall, Abington. COMSTOCK IS CHOSEN. Following the withdrawal of the Progressive members of the Wayne County Central Committee Saturday afternoon the few members of the committee who remained on it proceeded to the election of officers. Former vice chairman, Paul Comstock. was elected chairman, former treasurer. Sanford Henning was elected secretary; David (Continued on Page Etght) THE WEATHER STATE Tnundershowers tonight and Tuesday; warmer in central portion. LOCAL Tnundershowers tonight and, " . Tueidaj warmer Tuesday .