Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 37, Number 268, 14 September 1912 — Page 1

PI ,ABIIJM AND SUN-TELEGRAM VOL. XXXVII. NO. 268. RICHMOND, IXD., SATURDAY EVENING. SEPTE3IBER 14, 1912. SINGLE COPY 2 CENTS. Graham White Weds American 0R0ZC0 SUES FOR A PEACE TREATY NOW RENO GREETS THE COLONEL FIND FAULT LAX METHODS CHARGED BY CHANGES FOR THIS GOUNTY AT

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RECEIPT CHECKING FOUND DIFFICULT Handling Some Accounts of the City Cause for Confusion, the State Officials Discover. A change in the county bookkeeping system probably will be brought about as the result of a suggestion made to County Treasurer Albertson in the report of Field Examiner James B. Smith and Harry Bokcs. The report covers the period between January 3, 1910 and April 30, 1912, and although there are some deficits and surpluses in certain accounts of the city which are ultimately handled. by the county treasurer, who acts as city treasurer, it is believed that these are due to the system of bookkeeping used in the office rather than to errors. It is likely that the system will be changed with the advent of the next city treasurer. The records of the ereasurer are regular but differences exist between his records and those of local banks. In the recapitulation, the report shows that. on April 30, 1912, there was a surplus in Ahe general fund of $77.47 and a surplus in the cash 'street improvement fund of $1,308.28, making a total of $2,285.75, as compared with the books of the bank in which the money is deposited. There was a deficit of $15.32 in the municipal electric light fund and a deficit of $520.74 in the special (waiver) street improvement fund, making a total deficit of $536.06. , Cannot Check Receipts. - . ,., In regard to this matter the field examiners declare that it is impossible to check the receipts of the city into the banks, as deposits, for the reason that deposits are made in lump "Bums rnd lose their identity as receipts." The rtport further states that not all col-i lections are deposited on the day of collection and that the examiners are vnable to account ' for the surplus in the general fund unless it. is in the special Improvement money placed in the wrong fund. Under the caption "Uncollected Taxes" the report says: "During the year of 1905 the city treasurer collected the taxes for the city of Richmond on city duplicates for the year of 1904. "With the beginning of the year 1906 the city taxes were collected by 1he county treasurer on the county duplicates. 'When the 1905 duplicates were made up for the treasurer the old real estate delinquents were, not carried forward from the 1904 city duplicates. Consequently they were dropped entirely from the records the county treasurer starting off with a lean slate as far as the city taxes were concerned. "We find that $1,145.12 of. delinquent taxes was dropped when the 1905 duplicate replaced those of 1904. "These old delinquencies are prop- . erly extended on the 1904 duplicate and should be carried forward to the present duplicate , and collected the s.ime as other delinquencies are collected." :; , . - The balance in the general fund .April 30 was $27,273.93; In the municipal electric light fund, $34,503.82 in the special (waiver) street improvement fund, $6,545.27; and in the cash .street improvement . fund . $4,895.20, ,making a total of $73,221.22. The total (general fund outstanding warrants at that time was $5,779.24. WILL SPEAK HERE Gillhaus of the Socialist Labor Party, Coming. Announcement was made today that August Gillhaus, vice presidential candidate of the Socialist Labor party, in .his campaign tour of .the country, will be in Richmond on September 19. The Socialist Labor party is not to be confused with the Socialist party, headed by Eugene V. Debbs, according to a' statement issued today. "The Socialist Labor party,"- declares Gillhaus, "holds in this campaign the unique position of being the only party in the field that bears aloft the banner of Industrial Democracy. The party I represent as vice presidential candidate is the political standard-bearer of the economic and political movement of the working class which Is moving on to- the overthrow of autocratic and irresponsible Industrial administration by corporations, trusts, private proprietorships or otherwise, and to the establishment of a , responsible, representative industrial ! administration."

Claude Graham White, England's foremost aviator, who recently .married Miss Dorothy Taylor of New York. Graham-White the other night treated an immense crowd at Cowes to the spectacle of an airship in flight while brilliantly illuminated.

MRS, HENRY C, FOX DIES THIS Wife of Circuit Court Judge Was a Most Accom plished Woman Mrs. Henry C. Fox, wife of Judge Henry C. Pox, of the Wayne Circuit court, died this morning at eight o'clock at her home on National Avenue, West. Airs. Fox, an invalid for. many years, has been ill for the past few months and her death was not unexpected. "' While her long Invalidism "excluded her from participation in social life, Mrs. Fox's death is deplored by many friends who enjoyed her quiet hospitality and esteemed her for her intel lectual qualities, charm of manner and ready wit. A woman of catholic sym pathies and. varied tastes, Mrs. Fox was a wide reader and was fond of dis cussing the literature of the hour and the trend of the times and did so with much humour and acumen. Mrs. Fox was, before her marriage, Miss Helen Silvia Lindsley, and was born in Kinsman, Ohio, on June 14th, 1M3, where she lived a short time, later going for residence to Kalamazoo where she received her education and studied music, In which she was tal ented and proficient. After completing her education Mrs. Fox went to Butler County, Ohio, and there became connected with the musical department of the Seven Mile Academy under the auspices of Professor Hanby, a well known musician of that day. On May 30th, 1861, she was married 1o Henry C. Fox and removed to Wayne County where she has since resided. Judge and Mrs. Fox had five children,, two, Helen Elma and Henry C, no longer living; those surviving be ing Francis L., Frederick H., the latter now living in Hannibal, Missouri, and .Florence l.a well known . artist. Two grandchildren, Helen and Wilbur, also survive, the latter now attending the U. S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. The funeral will be held from the residence at. 3:30 on Monday afternoon. Friends may call between seven and nine Sunday evening. DISMISS CASE The case of Alice J. Beach versus Nettie Hufferd, suit for possession of real estate - and rent due, has been dismissed in the Wayne circuit court. STEAMER OLYMPIC A HOODOO VESSEL (National News Association) PLYMOUTH. Eng., Sept. 14. The hoodoo which has followed the White Star liner Olympic since she was launched is still with ' her. The ship arrived here today from New York ; with one of the blades of her port pro peller missing. The accident occurred at sea Wednesday night and caused fright among some of the passengers which took some time to allay. The Olympic was late in getting in. The liner was to sail for New York on Wednesday, but the trip will probably be abandoned to get her in drydock for repairs. TO BUILD A NEW HOME At the meeting of the Wayne Aerie of Eagles last evening, a committee was appointed to ascertain sentiment on the construction of a home on the property which the lodge recenUy acquired on South Seventh street. The committee was instructed to secure estimates on the cost of a building on the property. - It will report its findings at an early date.

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STREET REPAIRS MUST WAIT Commissioner Genn Claims that Annual Appropriation Is Too Low. Street Commissioner Genn announced today that the work of the street department would be considerably cur tailed. His allowance from September 13 to December 31, 1912, is more than $1,000 less than the amount allowed him last year. Street work will suffer as a result, stated Mr. Genn. ""Commissioner Gemrls "also peeved at the cut in his payroll for next year. He was allowed $25,000. His payroll this year was $31,000. Commissioner Genn holds that $31,000 is not enough to carry on the work of the depart ment as it should be done, and that the $25,000 allowed for next year will not permit him to do much street repairing. Last year it cost the street department more than $25,000 to carry on its work, besides expending over $5,000 in additional street repairing. How he will conduct the street department with about six miles of improved streets added in 1913 on a sum that is $6,000 less than .that used last year, is puzzling Commissioner Genn. When the ordinance fixing his budget along with the entire city budget is presented for the approval of the city council next Monday night, Commissioner Genn will ask for more money. The deficit this year in his depart ment is due to the removal of $2,000 allowed for crushing stone. Commis sioner Genn was promised $2,900 due the city from the street car company and other public service corporations, but this money was spent on permarent streets. - . - - - "1 can clean the improved streets, make the annual cleaning of the streets, pay my men, watch the alleys, and attend to other matters on the $25,000 allotted me, but how I am to repair . streets .on. .this, sum without cutting other departments is beyond my understanding," Commissioner Genn said today. "If a .heavy storm should occur next year and damage the streets I , could make no repairs until more money was granted me from the general fund." NEWSPAPER MEM HELP PAY EXPENSE So Governor Wilson. Will Be Able to Make Trip on a Private Train, - (National News Association , SEAGIRT, N. J., Sept. 14. Gov. Wilson will enforce in .his own campaign trips the economy which he has advocated since he accepted the Democratic presidential nomination'.' This was shown today when he announced the plans for his first western trip 4:30 p." m. tomorrow. One of the slowest trains on the Pennsylvania railroad. No. 21, which is not an extra fare train, will be used. It will take the panhandle route via Columbus Instead of shooting straight through Fort Wayne from Pittsburg and will arrive in Chicago at 5 p. m. Monday. A private Pullman will be used because the governor will be accompanied by a party of a dozen including his secretary, two stenographers and nine newspaper correspondents, who by prorating the costs will enable to keep the expense down to about what It would cost him to travel alone. T dislike the idea of a private car. but - it seems 'to - be - necessary,"" said Governor Wilson,

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His Representative Departs from El Paso Today to Hold an Interview with President Madero.

ANOTHER AMERICAN KILLED BYREBELS Mormon Colony Attacked and Sacked. Americans at Ei Tigre Deferid the Place with Vigor. (National News Association) EL PASO, Sept. 14. General Orozco the rebel leader, has sued for peace. Senor Magana, president of the antireactionist party, has left this city bearing peace proposals for President Madero. The terms which he bore were brought from Orozco's headquarters by Col. Gomebrobelo. Senor Magana said when he left here that he would probably present his letter to President Madero at once, to that If it were considered necesbary the document could be referred to congress, which convenes Monday. Senor Magana arrived here with credentials from the Mexican state deportment to treat with the rebels. Col. Robelo,-who is a lawyer, is one of Orozco's most capable followers and is (he insurgent leader's .confidential man. OUTRAGES CONTINUE. DOUGLAS, Ariz., Sept. 14. A courier arrived here today with the information that part of Gen. Salzar's forces raided the Mormon colony Thursday, killing Edward Haymore, an American, whose body was found later, partly devoured by hogs. The rebels sacked the ranch and burned many hemes. An appeal made by U. S. Consul Dye to Mexican federal officers at Agua Prieta to pursue the rebels met with flat refusal. The Mexican government appears to be powerless and Dye has appealed to Washington, sending details of the outbreak. "GeriTSaTazaf ' at daybreak today renewed his attack on Eligre. The Americans are holding out as beBt they can and believe they can defend the place until Monday. DETROIT BOODLERS OUTLOOK IMPROVES Conspiracy About the Only Charge the State Has Against Them. (National News Association) DETROIT, Mich., Sept. 14. Prosecutor Shepherd said today that, charges of conspiracy against Eddie Schreiter, deposed secretary of the city council and. confessed grafter was the only one on which the prosecution could get him. "We couldn't make any other stick against him," said the prosecutor. "You know Schreiter made a heap of money by putting matters through the council, but much of this was legitimate. He had an opinion from a prominent Detroit lawyer to the effect it was perfectly legal for him to accept fees from outside parties for drawing up petitions, etc. He made as much as $8,000 a year on the side." Prosecutor Shepherd said that in the revised boodle list given by the council clerk to Detective Brennan are the names of 18 aldermen, al though only 17 are charged with conspiracy. The prosecutor says that in the case of Alderman Skrzyzkl Schreiter neglected to, state to him that Brennan had a .pot that he was going to split and thus the element of conspiracy. Attorneys for the accused alderman say they will impeach Schreiter's testimony in which he describes how he negotiated for the payment of graft money which was offered by Brennan in the guise of a real estate agent for the Wabash railroad. And Wyoming Doing a Vast Amount of Damage. (National News Association) DENVER, Sept. . 14. One of the earliest snow storms recorded began last night and continued today In Wyoming and Colorado. The storm In Northern Colorado and Wyoming la quite severe, and telegraph and telephone communication Is interrupted. The snow followed a heavy rain driven by a north wind. It will cause much damage to garden and farm products in both states. ' . THE WEATHER STATE AND LOCAL Probably show- - ors tonight and Sunday,Jooolor.

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City of Divorces Turns Out a Large and Enthusiastic Crowd to Welcome Former President.

MADE ATTACK UPON BOTH OLD PARTIES The Colonel Says They Have Both Outlived Their Use fulness. T. R. Stands the Strain Well. ' (National News Association) RENO, Nev., Sept. 14. Into this town of divorce came Col. Roosevelt today to hammer at the two opposing parties. In a fifteen-minute stop the ex-president expressed the opinion that the Decocrats and Republlsans will wake up after the election to find they have forfeited the confidence of the people. He was greeted here by a large and enthusiastic crowd. "I think I'll 1 nd out that the voters have taken matters in their own hands, instead of putting them in the hands of the bosses," said the Colonel, earnestly.' "The two old parties are tot tering on their last legs. The Progres sives are going to push them over. "Of course we feel sorry that the old parties have outlived their usefulness, the colonel continued. "Our sorrow will be prompted by regret that two such potent forces have fallen into such disrepute. Referet that the Repub lican party is dead does not spring from any desire to see it verified. It is futile to hope for anything worth while from the Republican party any longer. Are No Longer Useful. "Because the old parties hare gone beyond hope of usefulness the Progres sive party has sprung up. It's not a mere whisp of a party, either, but one that is going to give the old parties a whipping and then start -in to give "fteTCIIIgIn the way of government. Roosevelt reached here this morn ing at 9 o'clock after a dizzy trip of five days from Helena, Mont., during which he was on the road nearly the entire time. In the past seven days the Colonel has slept on his car every night buto ne. He has made most of his speeches during the last week from the end of his car or at platforms near the depots. At Portland he left the car for six hours, during which period he was on the go every min ute. The ex-president has been away from New York on this western swing thirteen days. He feels better, he said today, than when he started. In that time Roosevelt has made thirty eight speeches, talking to crowds approxi mating 150,000. Roosevelt left here on a special train for a run to Sacramento. He winds up the day with a night speech at San Francisco. BULL MOOSE WILL County Convention Here Next Saturday to Complete County Ticket. Progressive candidates have announced themselves for all offices for which nominees will be named at the county Progressive convention to be held in Richmond, September 21, at 10 o'clock at the court house. Will Reller, candidate for prosecuting attorney; B. F. Parsons, nominee for recorder, and Dr. R. J. Pierce, candidate for coroner, who left the Republican party, have accepted places on the Progressive ticket. Cash Beall, a business man of this city; Albert Chamness, a farmer, living in .the northern part of Dalton township, and Ed Hunt, a blacksmith of this city, are candidates for the nomination for county treasurer. Arthur Balllnger, a former shopman of this city, now a farmer in Greene township, has announced his candi, dacy for sheriff. . , . Albert Anderson and Richard Davenport, both farmers, are urged by their friends to ask for the nomination for commissioner from the eastern district. Hugh Allen, of Hagerstown, is the only candidate for commissioner from the western district. Friends of Levi Peacock, of West Richmond, are urging him to acccept the nomination for county surveyor. WILL RATIFY BUDGET The city council at its meeting Mon day evening win appropriate $500 from the general to the park fund. 1 Is ex pected that the telephone investigating committee will present a report at the Monday session. The budget and tax rate, as recently determined by the council, will be presented for ratification.' . - . '

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Board of Charities in Report

Denounces the Filthy Conditions at the Wayne County Infirmary. ASKS INSTITUTION BE SANITARY ONE The Board Recommends that Premises Be Brought Into Condition to Compare with Other Homes. Declaring that the men's building at the Wayne county infirmary Is actual ly filthy In places, the board of county charities this afternoon filed a re port on conditions at the infirmary with the board of county commission ers. The report states that the men's ttoilet rooms are very uncleanly and should be looked after immediately. The report also makes a number of recommendations, which the board of charities believes should be carried cut in order to make the institution sanitary. No complaint was made of the food and clothing given the inmates. The health of the inmates was fair. The report says, however, that there is one case of tuberculosis and that the suf ferer is confined in a tent on the lawn. The tent, the report says. Is badly fitted for such purpose and It Is suggested that a change be made. Report Made. The report In part follows: On August 20, the board of charities inspected the county infirmary. There are forty-four inmates, twenty-eight being males and sixteen females. Of this number three are insane, two being females and one male. Two inmates are victims of epilepsy. The general conduct of the inmates Is fairly good. Now and then there Is an infraction of the regulations tnat requires some form of punishment, and as corporal punishment should not be Inflicted, solitary confinement on bread and water Is recom mended -by . the board forextreme cases. A room should be fitted up In the men's basement of the men's building where there is silence and darkness, necessary for such punishment. The board recommends that the premises be brought into proper condition to compare with well regulated Institutions. The grounds should be leveled and the walks should be built, and grass sown so as to make the surroundings clean and tidy. Things have too much of a neglected appearance. The kitchen range is defective and inadequate for the requirements of the institution. The porch between the men's building and the kitchen should receive a coat of paint at once. The report is signed by Katherlne Callaway, secretary of the board. FEDERALS FALL INTO AMBUSH (National News Association) DOUGLAS, Ariz., Sept, 14. Three hundred federals who left Agua Prieta early today in pursuit of General Tampa's rebels have been ambushed fif teen miles south of here and are now fighting for their lives. Five hundred additional federals with four machine guns have been sent to their rescue. MAD MAN CREATES A DISTURBANCE (National News Association) CHICAGO. Sept. 14. Police were called today to subdue an Insane man who had driven his wife from his home and was breaking up the dishes and furniture. They found the man, J. J. Garritty, suffering from hydrophobia. After a battle in which a' wagonload of officers engaged, Garrity was subdued, put in a straight-jackete and taken to a hospital where it Is said he will die. UNKNOWN MAN SHOT BY PRISON GUARD Soldier Shoots When Suspected Dynamiter Approaches the Walls. '(National News Association) JACKSON. Mich, Sept. 14. An unidentified man is lying in the hospital today, unconscious and fatally wounded from a shot fired from the rifle of a militiaman guarding the state prison here. Since the recent prison mutiny the authorities have feared attempts to dynamite the structure. A military guard has been maintained and the soldiers have been ordered to shoot to kill any one prowling about the walls who refused to halt instantly when commanded. Two men were seen about the east wall shortly before daylight. They refused to halt and the soldiers fired. One f en. The other-escaped.

Criticise the Way the City's' Special Street Improvement Fund Was Formerly.

Conducted. MAYOR ZIMMERMAN MUST BEAR BRUNT The Methods Criticised Pre vailed During His Administration Prior to Democratic Regime. The special city street Improvement' fund, according to the special report of Field Examiners Harry Boggs and J. B. Smith submitted to the city authorities today, has been handled in a lax manner both as to the Issuance mt ! bonds and the collection of assess-! ments. The report of the field examiners at the outset the Juggling by which former city officials manipulated the' special improvement fund and the general -fund. "Thus, in a way. the cash payments , of citizens were used to pay the city's ' portion of the Improvements, "the re port says. "As the assessments began to come in from those who had taken the ten year payment plan, these pay ments were placed In the general fund and all bonds and coupons were paid out of the general fund." As a result of this procedure the . revenue of the city was increased in the amount of 820,574.30, but a corresponding deficit of more than 328,000 was created in the special improvement fund. Advise Prompt Action. The examiners recommend that the city provide ways and means to reimburse the special improvement fund and all bonds where prepayments have been made should be called and cancelled to the extent of the prepayments. The treasurer is urged to proceed to collect the delinquent assessments, adding penalty and Interest as Is prowhere the city is losing money as a result of the Juggling that formerly took place. The full text of the report follows: This examination covers all of the live Improvements beginning with bond series No. 27 issued June 1. 1903, all issues previous to this date having been paid off. and all assessments with but few exceptions that ' are fully set out in page 4 of this report have been paid off and waivers released. This examination is made as of April 30, 1912, all payments of assessments made since his date are shown in this report aa delinquent or not due according to the condition that existed on April 30, 1912. Vrit avtmlnars m A A A 4VA of outstanding' bonds and coupons under each series to ascertain the 11atillitv Af ttia nrltl Imnmwstnant than " W S)rvvW IMiTt V VMiVHIf M4SS the unpaid assessments were added to ascertain the assets, or the amount which the city could collect with which to pay the bonds and coupons. Hsndled in Lax Wsy. The records show that the specialImprovements have been handled in' a lax manner both as to the Issuance of bonds and the collection of assessments. During the years of 1903 and 1904 and part of 1905. It was customary for the city to pay the contractor, the entire amount of the contract price out of the general fund of the city. Then the city would sell gonds for the entire amount of the contract, less the city's proportion, regardless of the amount of cash payments made by property owners, and the money derived from sale of said bonds was placed In the general fund and was the money paid In cash by property owners. Thus, in a way, these cash payments were used to pay the city's portion. As the assessments began to come in from those who had taken the ten year pay ment plan, payments were placel in the general fund and all bonds and coupons were paid out of the general fund. In some instances. Improvements were made and property owners took advantage of the ten year payment plan, but no bonds were Issued, as In the Instance of the improvement 281 of January 3, 1905, In the amount of 3228.28. As a usual thing.' these improvements for. which, no bonds were issued, were small and - the city evidently paid the contractor direct from the general fund. A number of these have been paid In pull and are not shown in this report. In some Instances, evidently through clerical er- -ror, the bond issue exceeded the cost of the improvement, as illustrated by bond series No. 30 of November 2. 1913, while in other instances, the amount of waivers exceeded the bond issue, as illustrated by Improvement No. , Don a ktoi vember 15. 1911- - . in November of 1903, during: the rear 1904 and in January 1905, there' were twelve bond series issued In a total amount of $20,574.30 In excess of the amount of. waivers filed on the improvements under said series, said amount of 820.574.30 represents the Continued on Yms i-bt)

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