Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 37, Number 251, 26 August 1912 — Page 1

KICHMQH FA ABMJM AND SUN-TELEGRAM OL. XXXVII. NO. 251. RICH3IOND, IND., MONDAY EVENING. AUGUST 20, 1912. SINGLE COPY 2 CENTS. TAFT IS HOT NEFF LEARNS HIS LICENSE Men Probing New York Police Scandals CHANGE IV1ADE IN DATES OF ATTRACTS A BIG THRONG TO GET AWAY ! j I Hiif if i r ' t 1 ; i 1 ' " 1 " J l t i

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jjpour Thousand People Were 'on the Grounds Yesterday and Heard a Very Excellent Program.

ISHALLENBERGER IS ' VERY INTERESTING jFormer Nebraska Governor I Speaks on Reforms and Indirect Mention of T. R. Brings Cheering. MONDAY EVENING. ; 30 p. m.--Runge's Concert Orchestra. : 15 p. m. The Strollers Quartet. :00 p. m. Miss Wllmer, "The Sign of the Cross." TUESDAY, AUGUST 27 00 a. m. Prof.. Elbert Russell. Bible Hour. :00 a. m. Dr. Edw. A. Ross, "The Mutation' of Types in American Society." : 00 a. m. Pres. H. B. Brown, "The Making of a Teacher." 00 p. m. Runge's Concert Orchestra. 30 p. m. Dr. Edw. A. Ross, "The s "Sources of Americanism." 30 p. m. Adrian Newens, "A Message from Mars." 30 p.m. The Strollers. 9 10 11 1: 1 2: 3 BY ESTHER GRIFFIN WHITE. Brilliant sunshine, cool breezes and Ma big crowd, which numbered almost Ifour thousand, characterized the first Sunday of this year's Chautauqua. Also a militant spirit. For on two occasions was ex-Gover-Jior Shallenberger, of Nebraska, who mcde an address in the afternoon, interrupted by "hecklers," who gave evidence "of ho" uncertain "convictions nor any timidity in their expression. The fact that Governor ShallenberIger betrayed no consciousness of havfiiig heard this brief, but unmistakable staccato obligato to his Chautauqua oncerto, made it none the lees internetting nor significant. , For it only goes to illustrate the contention of social propagandists that when officialdom and the proletariat Jftet close enough together all fear one of the other vanishes. Even through a row of Chautauqua tfootlights separates them. And that row connected with the imunicipal light plant and not in what some metropolitan . newspaper nearwits designate the "kerosene light district." This, however, only added .vivacity to an otherwise extraordinarily hot infternoon. One of the hecklers, whose politics i-were seemingly entirely alien to those kf the speaker who says, himself, What he is a "unique exhibit" from the ilact that he is a Democratic governor iin a northern state saved himself from odium among those in. his environ by adding the 'word "out" to his 'Interpellation to the effect that Indiana Democracy stood for the celebrated policies of Mr. Stephen Fleming as interpreted by Governor Marshal. "What does Democracy stand for in Indiana ?' dramatically inquired Governor Shallenberger pausing for oratorical effect. s "Whiskey straight-out!" said the violent gentleman on the front seat. And without batting the proverbial eyelash Governor Shellenbaraer liehtu passea on to a description of the beneficial effects of the "sunset" law iln Nebraska, his pet measure and one ior wmc& he was Jumped Into the political offing by his ungrateful Dartizan constituency, and whose provisions close the saloons In that state at. eieht lln the evening and keep them closed until seven the next morning. With the object of keeping their habitues at home and prevent matutinal cocktails on the way to another day toil. "The sunset law" in fact, is the best temperance measures ever put on the statute books of anv utato I "and its history by is author yesterday afternoon was cordially applauded by his great audience. ! Governor Shallenberger, a man of engaging personality and of certain oratorical gifts, made what is sometimes called a "bit with his hearers, j He had them with him from the fctart. . No doubt there Is much to be said (for a brilliant finish, but there is no discounting the fizzing start. Such was that of Governor Shallenfbarger who showed himself in the bezel lining a good raconteur for his first letory "brought down the house." Although the most significant local rpease of the afternoon was the recep tion accorded a remote reference to Roosevelt whose name was not used at the time as the Srst president to have the courage to refus to nu r railroad transportation, which brought

He Wants to Go to Beverly Where His Summer Clothes Are, but the Pesky Congress Is Holding On.

DEFICIENCY ACT A SOURCE OF TROUBLE La Follette.'s Filibuster to Force a Vote on the Penrose Campaign Investigation Succeeds. BULLETIN. WASHINGTON, Aug. 26. The Penrose resolution for campaign expense investigation was adopted by the senate shortly after 2 o'clock. WASHINGTON, Aug. 26. The abandonment today of the filibuster of Senator Chamberlain of Oregon, against the adjournment of congress on an understanding that the general deficiency bill carrying state claims shall go over until December left Senator La Follette's filibuster to force a vote on his Penrose resolution, the only visible obstacle in the senate to prevent adjournment. It was understood that the house was agreeable to Chamberlain's proposition. The first train north leaving Wash-

aou' l in Washington was certain about togton was certain about today, as the adjournment of congress was a very much unknown quantity auu rresiueni iait couia not leave I while congress was in session Capital a Warm Place. Washington today was in the throes of the summer's hottest spell. To add to the president's discomfort was the fact that all of his summer clothes had been sent to Beverly and he spent Sunday and today in woolens instead of the flannels and crash he is accustomed to wear. In addition it is cost ing him $200 a day for his private car, held ready for his private use, and : the provisions to stock it.'' and this did not add to the president's peace of mind. Representative Underwood announced today that no overtures would be made to the senate with regards to the deficiency appropriation bill or a settled date of adjournment. "So far as the house is concerned," he said, "the general deficiency bill is out of the house's hands and on its way to the president. If the senate insists upon amendments to this bill, which has no right to be in it, the house cannot be held responsible. We are prepared to stand until the senate sends word it desires a further conference on this bill." Congressman Fitzgerald declared today that the house would never yield. Speaker Clark was of the opinion that the house would compromise and , In this event the deficiency bill probably will be passed at the next session. In anticipation that the senate would finally recede the general deficiency bill, minus the $600,000 state claims, which had been the cause of the fight, was engrossed today so that within a few minutes it could be forwarded to President Taft. AVERTEDATRAGEDY Police Prevent Probable Murder and Suicide Saturday. James M. Clark, aged 57 years, 428 South Fourth street was arrested Saturday evening back of his home on the C. & O. railroad tracks, and the police believe a double tragedy was averted for he is known to have threat ened to kill his wife and himself. When arrested he had in his pocket a loaded 32 calibre revolver. He was slated for intoxication and went to jail for eleven days. When released he will be prosecuted on the charge of carrying concealed weapons and a peace bond probably required. Clark has had trouble with his family. A son came from Union City Saturday, and made an appointment to meet his father at Sixth and Main streets. "You'll never see me In Union City again" said the father, "I'm going to kill her (his wife) and myself." Reports came to the police station that Clark was trying to get into his yard through the back gate. The police intervened, and Officer Vogelsong arrested the man. He was very drunk. On two occasions Clark has scared his family by his threats until the wife sought police protecUon. One month ago he threatened her, and then left, returning last week. - When Vogelsong arrived Saturday night the drunken man was trying to get' into the back gate, while his own children were holding the gate from the inside. THE WEATHER STATE AND LOCAL Thunder showera toniflht, fair and cooler tonight nd. tomorrow.

ington after congress adjourns willient county superintendent should excarry President Taft toward Beverly. amlne carefuy tQe validity of the ex-! That was practically all that anyone emptlon "censes held in Wayne coun-'an

Exemption Certificate Given Him Declared Invalid by a Law Firm Which Made an Examination.

OTHER TEACHERS IN THE SAME TROUBLE There Is a Sentiment for a Careful Examination of AH Exemption Licenses Now Held in County. The question of the validity of the exemption license under which Isaac E. Neff, principal of the Richmond high school, has held office for two years, has called attention to the illegality of exemption licenses held by other Wayne county teachers. Principal Neff, in a statement to the Palladium, said he did not know his license had been issued erroneously until a local law firm had examined the certificate and informed him that it was void. Principal Neff expressed his willingness to take the state examination as a basis for a valid certificate. i Persons interested in educational af-1 fairs are of the oDinion that the nrP-1 - r - i ty and if any has been issued conand any has been issued con rary to the statute, revoke it or take steps to have the holder take the DlaLt? euiumauon. It was learned that former countv superintendents issued exemption licenses to teachers who had not, taught six consecutive years in the county, as provided by law. Exemption licenses, it was said, were formerly issued to teachers who had taught six consecutive years in Indiana schools, but h'ad not been employed in the same county for this period. Professor T. A. Mott, superintendent of the city schools, said that the form of Principal Neff's certificate was correct when presented to him two years ago. The city superintendent said Saturday that the validity of the license concerned the state and county school authorities, and was not within his province. The text of the statute covering the granting of exemption licenses is appended: Provided, That any person who has taught for six consecutive years in the common schools of the state, and now holds a three years' license to teach therein, or who, having previously taught for six consecutive years in said common schools and shall hereafter obtain a three years' license to teach therein, or who has heretofore been exempted, shall be forever afterward exempt f;om examination as long as he or she shall teach In the common schools of the county in which said three years' liCense waso6tained. TWO SMALL FIRES A coal oil stove explosion at the home of Mrs. Kate Inderstodt on North G street at 1:50 Sunday morning caused but slight damage. Another run was given the fire departments to Newman hill yesterday at the Carroll home. A roof fire destroyed a few shingles. MISSIONS SUBJECT fOR TWOJEETIIIGS Two Special Speakers Appear at St. John's Lutheran Church, Sunday. The mission cause was discussed at two special services at St. John's Lutheran church Sunday. Dr. Fh Ernst, director of the Lutheran seminary at St. Paul, delivered the morning address, basing his discourse on Isaiah 34, 29. Dr. Ernst called attention to the fact that until seventv-five vears ago the mission cause was not generally considered by Christians. In fact, many Christians, he held, were opposed to the movement, believing that the church had no call to concern Itself with those without the pale of Christianity. This oninion. he said. had changed and now the whole church believes in the necessity of doing mission work. He urged that it is the bounden duty of every Christian to participate in the work for the spread of the gospel is the sole obiect of Christian endetvor. Onlv th irncni miuifln can save men from eternal death. By prayer, gifts and the consecration of men for the work, the mission work is carried forward. Basing his sermon on Genesis 21, 15-16, the Rev. Carl nin r.r rninm. bus, Ohio, portrayed the needs of the heathen world and pleaded for active jj.articipaoft . u tho causa

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A FAMOUS GRAFTER DIES Ifl ATLANTA "Wireless" Wilson, Who Had Spectacular Financial Career, Dies in Prison. (National News Association) ATLANTA, Ga., Aug. 26. Christopher Columbus Wilson of New York, better known as "Wireless" Wilson because of his connection with the big wireless corporation, whose operations led to his downfall, died at midnight in the federal prison here. He was taken ill at 8 o'clock Eureamic poisoning was Kiveh aa th nt his death vnnn wa t lihrarv nf th hc the other prisoners noticed something' wrong. The physician was called and examination showed Wilson was -w-. ubbVu ouiuaiuj; nuru desperately ill.

He was taken to the prison hospital I ?X Ju?"Ca f' FlyfD V t0 fl" where he rapidly grew worse, lapsing i J?Lm the ,Secr!t Servi?f ,to almost immediately into a state of ccf i J1" P,ic ra" r ?- ma. from which h t, rnmH wl, Buckner. former assistant district at-

son was 67 years of age The spectacular career of the prisoner made him one of the most notable figures ever confined in this prison. He was convicted in New York for us ing the mails to defraud in connection i with the nrrani,ati r ittiUa I with the organization 01 the United Wireless company and was sentenced to serve three years. He arrived at the prlsftn August 23, 1911. Wilson is survived by his former wife, whom he divorced to marry his young stenographer, who also survives him. Wilson had been in apparent good health up to yesterday. DESPONDENT SHOT ' HIMSELF TO DEATH (National iNews Association) INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 26. Charles Landes, 32, stood before a mirror at his home this morning and shot himself through the temple. Death was almost instantaneous. He leaves a wife and three small children. Landes was formerly half owner of the Fashion Automobile garage and despondency as the result of a business transaction is supposed to have caused him to end his life. TEH THOUSAND IS ASKEDJROM CITY Mrs. Frank Ralston Says City Is to Blame for Death of . Her. Husband. Demanding damages to the amount of $10,000 for the alleged wrongful death of Frank Ralston, the widow, Edna Ralston, administratrix of the estate, today filed suit in the Wayne circuit court against the City of Richmond. The plaintiff alleges that Ralston was killed by touching a guy wire, leading from a pole carrying primary wires of the city light plant, to a stub pole on North Fifth street, April 15, ot this year. She alleges that the city riant was negligent Insulation on the primary wires, it is charged, had been worn off by the branches of a maple tree comine in contact with the wires. The guy wire touched other branches of the tree and in this manner, it is alleged, th current from the primary wires was conducted to the guy wire. Ralston, a negro, was driving north on North Fifth street on the afternoon of April 15. He stopped his team and alighted, intending to tie his horse to the guy wire. As he touched the wire, it is alleged, the 2.200 volts of electric ity shot through his body, killing him Instantly; - - - - - APPOINTMENT NOT TO BE MADE SOON The appointment of another fireman to take the place vacated by Ed Strauthaus, who resigned recently, will not be made for some weeks yet, stated Mayor Zimmerman this morning. Claude Carter is working for thirty days as substitute fireman, and until his time expires no appointment will be made. It is understood the charges against ScsyMs will not be prosecuted further cVig to his handing in his resig"rtkm.

U A DEMOCRAT

(Above from left to right: William A. DeFord. William J. Flvnn. Emorv I R- Buckner. Below is William J. Burns.) DeFord is district attorney tntu , . v Ulimd 8 en asf,frne(J f proBf?c"tor in, the hear" g, ., JKosentlla, murder cases junu poi.ee aepanraem gran cnarges torney, has been named as snecial counsel and chief prober of the Aldermanic Investigation committee. Burns, the famous detective, who has been working in co-operation with the District attorney, has discovered evidence xn V Cl , t? y overed evidence the relations between gamblers and high police officials. CLEVELAND HAS A FATAL WINDSTORM Three Persons Were Killed Chicago in Throes of a Great Heat Wave. (National News Association) CLEVELAND, O., Aug. 26. Three persons lost their lives during a terrific windstorm that swept 'over this city today. Virgie Bellows, aged twenty-three, one of a party aboard the yacht "Red Head," was knocked overboard and drowned. Michael Scheer, aged forty, was killed by a bolt of lightning while he was closing a window. John Mullenix,' aged fifty-six, was killed by lightning on his way to work. Trees were blown down and much property" loss suffered. HEAT PROVES FATAL. CHICAGO, Aug. 26. Excessive heat killed one person in this city today and another person was overcome. The weather department promises relief tomorrow. PENSIONS HIS GAME Thirty of Gray's 31 Measures of that Class. The thirty private, pension bills which Representative Finly H. Gray introduced in congress are interpreted by politicians in the Sixth district to mean that the congressman is trying to pave his way back into the lower Louse by getUng close to the families of civil war veterans in the Sixth district. " - - Of the thirty-one bills which Gray Introduced all but one were private pension measures, including a special house resolution providing that $3,250 be appropriated as a pension to Mrs. Grace Jackson, widow of Stokes Jackson. The house passed the resolution. The one piece of general legislation that Mr. Gray introduced was an amendment to the pension bills providing for a service pension system. In doing this he made good a platform pledge. GOES TO GALLOWS CURSING OFFICERS (National News Association). NASHVILLE. Aug. 26. George W. Rose, aged seventy-six, was hanged at the state penitentiary this morning for the murder of Joseph M. Miller, a farmer and neighbor. Rose rarsed Gov. , Hooper for refusing to pardon him and begged his son to shoot Sheriff Marks of McMainn county, who arrested him. -. -

TICKET FOR THE COUNT!

This Decision Was Reached at a Committee Meeting Today Several Candidates Are Announced. . The county political wheel took another turn today when Democratic leaders at a meeting in the Jefferson club rooms announced that the party would nominate a full county ticket to contest the issue with the Progres sive and Republican candidates. The opinion of the Democratic county committeemen and registration clerks attending the meeting of the Jefferson club this afternoon and evening, will determine whether the nominations for the county ticket take place In a delegate convention or a mass meeting. The time and place of holding the nomination meeting will also be decided today. The Democratic campaign will be opened in Wayne county in the second week of- September. Thomas F. Gore, the blind senator of Oklahoma and William Jennings 'BryarirVrer "two speakers who will be heard here under Democratic auspices. Sam Ralston candidate for governor, is also booked for an address. To Optn Headquarters. Beginning with next Monday, Democratic headquarters at the Jefferson club will be open. Charley Doney of Cambridge City, county chairman, will be in dally attendance at the office. The county committeemen and registration clerks from the country precincts were at the Jefferson club this afternoon to receive instructions re garding the second session of the rex istration board, September 6. The city precinct committeemen will meet this evening. Thomas M. Honan. attorney ceneraL was unable to attend the meeting. He was scheduled to address the workers regarding the registration- laws and to help in the county organization. His place was taken by Charles Beck, Sixth district chairman. Chairman Doney said that the returns from the sltxy day poll. Just completed, were gratifying to the county leaders. Preparations are being made for the thirty day poll. Some of Candidate. The following have been named as prospective candidates for the county offices: t County representative Lawrence H. Bertsch. Cambridge City. Joint representative Ora Crawford, Fayette county. Prosecuting attorney Joshua Allen, Hagerstown. Treasurer Will Klopp, Richmond; Frank Geissler, Hagerstown ; Wade Kennedy, Economy. Recorder Michael Kelly. Richmond, Martin Bom-master, Cambridge City; W. D. Cook, Centerville; Mandus Mason, Cambridge City. SherifT B. F. Drischel. Richmond; Charles Lyons, Richmond; James B. Harris, Center township. Commissioner western district Rudolph Hoover. Cambridge City; John Schroyer, East Germ an town; John Scott, Dublin; Ed T. Bertsch, East Germ an town. Commissioner eastern district Wallace Reynolds, Wayne township; Will Seeney, Fountain City: Robert Boren, Fountain City. LABORERS TO ATTEND . The Richmond central labor council has issued a call asking that all working men of the city hear John Mitchell, the noted labor leader at the Chautauqua grounds Wednesday evening. His appearance is expected to draw a large crowd of union men to the grounds. Mr. Mitchell will be introduced by Ed Stein,' president of the Richmond central labor council. TO MAKE PROGRAM The members of the committee In charge of the program for the annual convention of the Association of Coun ty Commissioners will hold a meeting this evening to complete the arrange-

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District, County and Joint Representative Meetings of Moose Party Held Here on i Tuesday, Sept. 3.

BEVERIDGE IS TO BE SPEAKER THEN Ward and Township Meet-' ings to Be Held in Wayne f County, Thursday Night. A Call by Smith. The Progressive district convention and the county and joint representative conventions have been set for Tuesday. September 3. at 10 o'clock. Instead of Saturday, August 31. aa! previously announced. The change1' was made because it was found thatAlbert J. Beverldge, Progressive candidate for governor, had an open date on September 3. and could come to Richmond on that day. The conventions have been called for 10 o'clock in the morning so aa to have most of the work completed' before the afternoon session . of the district convention, at which time the former senator will deliver an address to the people of Wayne county. The committee in charge of the ais rangements of the district convention has decided to charge a small admission for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the campaign in this county. District Chairman Leeds has appointed the following committees to take charge of the arrangements and the finances: Arrangement Committee Demas 8. Coe, chairman; E. F. Warfel and E. H. Harris. Finance . Committee Frank Roberts. Jesse Bailey. E. G. McMahan, Thomas , R. Jessup. Russell McWhlnney, How- ' ard Brooks. The ward and township meetings for the purpose of electing delegatea to the various conventions will v be held on Thursday evening of this week. Instead of Wednesday, as previously announced. Provisional County Chairman Smith Issued his call today. The call provides for the lection of delegates to the district, county and Joint county . representaUve conventions and provides for the election of separate delegates for the county and joint county conventions, but says that if any townships or wards so desire, the delegates- elected to the county convention may also serve as the delegates to the joint representative convention. The Wayne county Progressiva cen tral committee will meet .next Saturday afternoon, as previously announced. The candidates for legislature at present are Merton W. Grills, of Hagerstown, and AL J. Ford, of Richmond. Mr. Ford's announcement is as follows, and was Issued this morning: To the voters of Wayne county: I have been solicited by a large number of Progressives in all , walks ot life. to aek for the nomination to serve you in the state legislature. I am a Progressive, standing squarely on the ' Progressive state and national platforms. ' While serving the Republican party In every way in my power. I have never aspired to public office, or to ask recognition at their hands. - In resigning from the precinct committee, I did so from a strict sense off duty to my conscience. - If nominated, my very best effort shall be used to secure my election. I trust, with this brief announce ment, sufficient is known of my ante cedents to Insure confidence and ultimate Domination and election at your hands. A FATHER SEEKING CUSTODY OF CHILD Alonxo Griffin, father of Mary Griffin, aged fourteen, who was In police court last week for intoxication, is taking steps to secure possession of his daughter, now In custody of Probation Officer Candler. It is probable that this will be arranged, provided Griffin secures a home la a private family for the girl. The four-year-old daughter. Lulu, is now being cared for In a private family, and may be adopted by that family. The mother is separated from the father, and except for two grown sons, her children have all been taken from ber. COMMITS SUICIDE (Rational Kws Association) WINCHESTER. Ind, Aug. 26., Robert Clevenger. agd forty-two. committed suicide at Farmland, Sunday, afternoon by taking: two ounces of carbolic acid. Domestic trouble Is said to( have been the cause. Clevenger has; lived at Farmland all bis life and wasj popular throughout the county. His wife left him Saturday after a quarrel, and his failure to induce her to return.

was the cause of bis raah aat, -