Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 38, Number 32, 17 December 1912 — Page 1

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KICHMOWB FA AJDIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM VOL. XXXVIII. NO. 32. RICHMOND, IND., TUESDAY EVENING. DECEMBER 17, 1.12. SINGLE COPY 2 CENT. MAYOR WANTS THE RATES TO REMAIN HEARST READ FEW LETTERS OE ARCHBOLD SUPPORT THE Is a Democratic Princesss MARKED THE OF ATTACKS THE COAL DEALERS Opposes Reduction of Light and Power Charges of Municipal Plant. E STATE BOARD

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jected to the Presence of the Greek Parley. Envoys at the BIG NAVAL BATTLE NOW BEING FOUGHT Greek Ships Attack Turkish Fleet Under the Guns of the Forts of the Dardanelles.

! emphatically that he had called busij nesB men "pikers" because they relational News Association! i fused to patronize the city's plant. He CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 17. The ' asserted that the demand of citizens second engagement between the Greek 1 for reduced rates had been given, puband Turkish fleets in the Aegean Sea licity to injure his political aspirals being fought off the western en- tlons. trance to the Dardaneles. Advices state He reverted to his old argument that the battle began shortly after day- that the city plant is a valuable asset break, the Greek ships taking the of- , of the city, and asserted again his fensive. The Turkish war fleet kept j belief that to lower rates meant to under range of the guns of the Turkish j curtail the income of the city. He did forts which kept up a continuous bom-' not explain, however, whether the bardment against the Greek war ships. ! plant had ""ginaliy been built to give citizens cheap light and power, or to

A SERIOUS DEADLOCK. LONDON, Dec. 17. A serious dead lock developed at the very beginning of the negotiations in the Turko-Bal-kan peace conference today when the Turkish, delegation severed positive notice that the Greeks would have to withdraw from the deliberations because Greece was still at war with Turkey i After a three-hour session in the art gallery of the St. James Palace the conference adjourned without anything having been accomplished. Al though the meeting was adjourned un-1 til tomorrow it is not thought there; will be another session of the conference until Thursday. - The Turkish envoys were in deep conversation among themselves as they left -the Palace and it was rumor ed that a hitch had occurred which made it necessary for the delegates to ! communicate with their home govern- i inent before assembling again. i Dr. Tlaneff. whn hfartvci th Rulynr.

ian representatives, said that the allies llght .and Pwerdemand that Turkey surrender Adria-! 1 have never used the word mkernople had not been presented. i The use of that word would cast a re" -Only .nori m.ttpra in 'f0rOn 1 flection on my character. I was quot-

to the peace protocol were discussed," Baid Dr. Daneff. AUSTRIA NOW READY. VIENNA, Dec. 17 A dispatch from Cornowitch on the Austro Servian frontier received here today states that the Russian government has resumed its war preparations on the border. All the Russian forts along the Pohharz river facing Menalaca, are being strengthened with fresh troops and guns. Reconnoitering parties of Russian officers are often seen on the Russian Bide of the river opposite Austrian forts. Austria Is now fully prepared for war. War minister Krobatin announced today that the mobilization of Austrian military forces was complete and that the entire Austrian army is now on a war footing and ready for any emergency. Since taking charge of the affairs of the general staff one week ago, yesterday. Gen. Schemua has been working with untiring energy in equipping the army for war. TEN BIG STEAMERS REPORTED OVERDUE (National News Association) LONDON, Dec. 17 Ten trans-Atlantic steamships bound for European ports are overdue, and grave uneasiness is felt among marine underwriters. Heavy storms have prevailed at sea for two weeks. Among the overdue ships are the Whitingham, bound from Baltimore to Rotterdam: the Birchter. hound from Galveston to Dunkirk; and the Barbara bound from "Newport News to Naples. Each vessel carries a crew of forty to fifty men and the combined ten cargoes are insured for nearly $4,000,000. Peep at Things in

If you could only "feast your eyes" on the wonderful array of Christmas presents in Santa Claus' enormous bag but, of course, such a treat is out of question. Every one, how ever, cau peep, and pick, and choose from the splendid assortment of gifts advertised in THE PALLADIUM. THE PALLADIUM advertisements are brimful of Christmas helpfulness and suggestion. They will direct you to the best stores, the most reliable merchandise, the biggest values and the most satisfactory store service. The advertisements in THE PALLADIUM will show you where to buy and what to give, everything you wish to purchase for Christmas to best advantage. Read the Christmas advertisements in THE PALLADIUM closely and constantly every day. It pays.

Claims that Lower Rates Will Ruin the Welfare of the City's Concern.

Mayor Zimmerman in the meeting of the city council last evening took exception to the plea of residents and

thciU8ineeS raen tnat rates tor lisht and.

power furnished by the municipal light plant be lowered. The mayor waxed warm in hia defense of the present rates, and denied ; make money for the city and help pay its bills. Opposes Reduction. The mayor pleaded with the members of the council not to lower rates, "lf vou want to ruin the Plant," he cried, "lower the rates. We cannot run the plant on a money losing basis. If we had lowered the rates before, we would not have the fine plant we have today." The inception and history of the plant was then reviewed by the mayor, who prided himself on being in the office when the plant was started. "I am proud of the achievement." said he. "Air. Johnson is the most capable man 1U1 "1C uuu ao DU pe"n;e ent: , lt neieniuB iu ms uee 01 me appeua.tion "piker," the mayor exclaimed: "I deny the accusation that I called the business men of this city "pikers" because some of them do not use the light.an! pwf fTurn,edit. by hf municipal piam. i aaiu iuee uusiness men did not have the good of the plant at heart or they would use its ed as using the epithet to injure my political career." MS TREES SCARCE I Many of Them Are Still Used in Richmond, However. V The approach of Christmas calls attention to the diminution of cedar trees in Wayne county. Time was when residents went to the city limits and soon found a tree that answered every requirement. Sunday schools had no difficulty in those bygone days to secure large trees for their purposes. But for the last decade a change has taken place. There are few cedars that can be used for beautiful Christmas decorations, and Sunday schools often have trouble to get a tree that is large enough for the church. The trees that now supply the churches come from private parks and their owners are reimbursed handsomely for cutting them down. Trees are sold by the lineal foot and their scarcity adds to the price. Richmond is still a good market for trees. The presence of thousands of German families and the descendants of the early German pioneers keep up the Teutonic custom of having a ; Christmas tree. They say that Christ1 mas without a tree lacks the spirit of ; the holiday. STREET REPAIRS j The streets of West Richmond are now in satisfactory shape, according ; to the street commissioner. West First and Seventh street wjll need ! some slight repairs which can be made (by the application of gravel. First ! street from Richmond avenue to LinIcoln street will be repaired. the Good Santa's Bag

Publisher Was a Highly Interesting Witness Before Campaign Expense Committee of Senate.

SHOWS TWO PUBLIC MEN TOOK "LOANS" Hearst Has a Few Others Up His Sleeve and Will Read Them to Committee in Private Session. (National News Association) WASHINGTON, Dec. 17. William Randolph Hearst was the principal witness before the Clapp campaign expense Investigating committee of the senate today and he produced several heretofore unpublished letters alleged to have been written by John D. Archbold, the Standard Oil magnate, which were highly sensational. Mr. Hearst is to read a few other important letters to the committee in executive session. Mr. Hearst, the first witness, gave his occupation as a journalist and publisher. Question by Senator Clapp "You are owner ol Hearst's magazine." Answer "I am." Question "During the past year there have been published in this magl azine a number of leters purporting to have passed between John D. Archbold of the Standard Oil and several men. in public life. Do you know of these letters?" Answer "I do." Question "Have you any other letters?" Answer "I have a few." Senator Clapp then asked, the witness to produce the documents. Hearst handed over a number of photographs of letters. Mr. Hearst said he did not have the originals and did not know who did, er who had made the photographs. They came to him in September 1908, he said. Paid By Archbold. The letters concerning which Hearst was questioned were-those published in Hearst's magazine showing that John D. Archbold of the Standard Oil company had had intimate correspondence with men in public life, had paid them money and was in a position to demand favors of them. Former Representative Charles H. Grosvenor, former Senator Foraker of Ohio; former representative Sibley of Pennsylvania, Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania and others were implicated in the letters. Hearst was asked from whom he got the photographic copies. The witness demurred but on insistence from the committee said, "I obtained the letters from the author of the first four articles of the series, Mr. John L. Eddy, now residing in London, Mr. Hearst then presented to the committee a number of other letters which have not yet been published. Chairman Clapp requested that they be read. The first was dated December 4, 1903, and was from Boise Penrose to John D. Archbold. It read In part: "I regard this matter as of very great importance and I will see Senator Aldrich if you so desire." A Letter to Foraker. A letter was then read in which Archbold, communicating with former Senator Foraker said: "In reference to our talk I will make you the loan of $50,000; $25,000 to be paid immediately and the remainder in $5,000 notes." The next letter was written by Archbold to Rep. Sibley. In this missive he informs Sibley that a certilcate of deposit of $5,000 had been sent him at the request of Mr. Gibson. The letter add "of the purpose of this you are no doubt aware." Another letter in March, 1900. to Senator Foraker related to Ohio legislation, while still another, written March 9, 1900, read: "My Dear Senator Foraker I have your favor of last night- Perhaps it would be better to make a demonstration against the whole bill. Surely the ninth clause ought to be stricken out; also a similar clause in Rep. Race's bill. Am very glad to hear you think the situation is well in hand. John D. Archbold." Has A Few Others. Mr. Hearst admitted possessing still other letters and the committee insisted that they be produced. When Mr. Hearst demurred saying that he did not care to have these letters made public at this time the committee decided to go into executive session to examine the rest of the Archbold letters, which the witness promised to produce as soon as he could get them. In answer to Chairman Clapp's question Mr. Hearst said he had never paid a cent for the copies of these letters. Hearst stated that his belief is that Eddy will come from London to testify before the committee if asked. Regarding the charge that some of the letters were forgeries Mr. Hearst (Continued on Page Six) THE WEATHER STATE AND LOCAL Fair tonight j and Wednesday; colder. " "

Local County Officials Uphold Recommendations of the State Board of Tax Commissioners.

ASSESSMENT ON THE CASH VALUE Want the Terms of the County and Township Assessors to Be Extended Two Full Years. Practically every recommendation contained in the biennial report of the state board of tax commissioners to the sixty-eighth General Assembly is favored by Wayne county officials, whom the proposed changes in the tax laws may affect. Among the proposed changes are the need of a system that will compel assessment at 100 per cent of the actual cash value of property, the danger that lies in further exemptions from taxation of specific classes of property, the unfairness of the pay of various assessors, the problem of collection of Indiana's delinquent taxes and the extension of the term of county and township assessors from 1914 to 1916. In speaking of the proposed extension of the term of the county and the township assessor's one official said that this would be the best thing that could be done by the coming legislature in this particular case. He declared that in case this were not done a "green set" of township and county assessors and township trustees would be elected in 1915 when the quadrennial assessment of real estate is to be made and that they would experience a number of difficulties in securing a fair assessment, whereas the present officials are acquainted with every detail of the work. Wants Full Assessment. County Assessor Mathews believes that all property should be assessed at 100 per cent of the actual cash value, although he does not believe that this rule should prevail in some counties and should not be enforced in other counties. The law says that property shall be assessed at its true cash- value," said Mr. Mathews, "but when we attempt to do this in Wayne county and they don't do it in Randolph or Henry county, then people here commence to complain, and I believe they have a right to 'kick.' In practically every county property has been assessed at about seventy-five per cent. There is no reason why everything, including money on deposit in banks, should not be assessed in full." In referring to this subject the report of the tax commissioners says, "County boards of review are suspicious of each other and each seek to keep the assessment of its county as low as the neighboring counties. With all of these conflicting influences the wonder is that we get as fair an assessment as we do, and we wish here to acknowledge our appreciation of the services of township and county assessors and county boards of review, as being a great deal better than the state has right to expect considering the meager salaries paid, the time within which the work must be done and the temptation and influences to which assessors are always subjected." The support of the Wayne county assessors will be given to the recommendations of the state tax commissioners and in the latter's attempt to get better tax laws passed at the coming session of the General Assembly. C. E. BECK IS SELECTED AS POSTMASTER Finly Gray today informed Charles Doney, Democratic county chairman, that he had appointed Charles E. Beck, of this city, postmaster to succeed Edgar M. Haas. The appointment of Beck came as to surprise here, as it was expected that the district chairman of the party would get the plum. TO PAY CONTRACTORS (National News Association) HAVANA, Dec. 1". The Cuban government decided today to Issue notes for several millions of dollars for th payment of American contractors for sewer laying work in this city. The contractors protested through the American state department to the Cuban government because they were not

CROWN PRINCESS OF SWEDEN. This beautiful sister of Princess Patricia of Connaught, is a great favorite in London society, which she expects to visit in the spring. She is held in warm esteem by the Swedes who adore her for her simple, democratic ways. The Crown Princess was married in 1905. She Is the mother of three bouncing boys.

NORTH END SEWER JS BEJGJLOCKED Contractors Are Dumping Dirt on Mouth of North Tenth Street Sewer. UnlesB the city enjoins the contractors who are improving North Tenth street through Spring Grove or unless the contractors cease filling up the mouth of the sewer at the Tenth street bridge, damage suits will prob - ably be brought against the city by property holders, according to Street Commissioner Genn and City Engineer Charles. .. . ... ... , , sidewalk built. All the surplus dirt is being thrown from the sidewalk toward the river, and the mouth of the sewer being buried. This sewer drains all the water on North Tenth from H to J street and on J street between Tenth and Eleventh streets. This improvement is being made within the city limits which extend 475 feet north of the bridge. If the sewer is moved 26 feet toward the river, as suggested by the street commissioner, the costwill be approximately $70. If more dirt is thrown on the mouth of the sewer, it will be completely covered and the cost of clearing away the dirt from the entrance will be over $200. South L Sewer. According to Street Commissioner Genn the results will be similar to the case of the raising of South L 6treet and burying the sewer outlet just outside the city limits. This problem is now before the county commissioners and the city attorney. To open this sewer will cost approximately $4,000. It is estimated that it will cost only $2,800 to run a trunk sewer from J to L street. If the latter plan is adopted the old sewer outlet will be abandoned. Albert Snyder is now threatening damage suits against the county for damages to his property. Snyder owns property in the vicinity of the mouth of the South L street sewer which was blocked. Every time it rains heavily his fields are flooded and a lake is formed on his field. Genn claims the fault is to be placed on the contractor who did the work for the county, though he was blamed for the work by the council for opening the sew er. A PECULIAR DEATH NOW INVESTIGATED CHICAGO, Dec. 17. The coroner and the police today are investigating the death of Frank Raude. who died last Friday. On the Wednesday preceding his death he made a will leaving all his property to his wife. Peculiar circumstances surrounding the death were called to the attention of the cor oner and an investigation ordered. The coroner's physician reported that the man's death was due to arsenic pois oning. 'It is either a case of murder or sui cide," said coroner Hoffman, when the finding was made known to him. Mrs. Raude, and the dead man's two sisters, Mrs. Addie Elkins. of Chicago, and Mrs. J. H. Lewis, of Indianapolis,

Jwer questioned, by the police.

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First Christian Church Will Act on Resignation of Rev. Traum, Dec. 30. Definite action on the resignation af the Rev. S. W. Traum, pastor of the First Christian church is in abeyance until the congregational meeting of 1 December 30. The official board of the church met last evening, but the resignation of the pastor was not discussed. The Rev. Mr. Traum said today that -he did not care to be quoted further . . ? . . , on his resignation until the omciai board had expressed itself and the congregation had voted on the matter. The official board last evening called a congregational meeting for December 30. In the meantime it will advertise the election of trustees. The resignation of the pastor will, however, be discussed at this meeting. A member of the board said today that it was the desire of the congregation to make it possible for the Rev. Mr. Traum to stay in the local pastorate. The grievance of the pastor and the conditions that are said to prevent harmony in the congregation will be removed, if possible. TO SELECT OFFICES Committee Appointed to Secure Progressive Office. Will J. Robbins, Progressive county chairman, today appointed a committee to secure headquarters for party members in this city and to ascertain ways and means for maintaining club rooms. Those on the committee are Jesse Bailey, chairman, Frank Roberts, John Schneider, C. B. Hunt, and R. L. Moore This committee was appointed in accordance with a resolution passed at a recent meeting of the Progressives in the county, which was held at the court houBe. The committee will hold a meeting within the next fewdays -and then report to the county chairman. THE CITY TREASURY WILL DRAW $30,000 The city will start the first three months of 1913 with $30,000 or more in the general fund. Last year the fall taxes amounted to $67,703.11, but because of delinquencies the amount has not been tgured this year as yet, though it is positively known that the sum will exceed that amount. The sum of $25,000 has already been drawn from taxes of last falL The $30,000 together with the money from the vehicle and liquor license taxes will suffice to run the city until the vLsjprtng taxes corns in. "

Complains to the City Council that Coal Dealers Are Giving Short Weight to Their Patrons.

WANTS ANOTHER PUBLIC SCALE Members Are Told that Fairview Schedule of Fifteen Minutes Had Been Changed to Thirty. Citirens are not getting " a square deal from the coal merchants of th city according to a statement of Mayor Zimmerman made at the meeting of the city council lat Light Mayor Zimmerman believes that the peopleare not getting the amount of coal and other products for which they are paying and suggestt-d that the council erect another public scale at a place which would be more convenient to residents in the north end.. , Several rouncilmen were opposed to 6uch a step on the part of the council, and did not agree with the maior that another scale was needed. "The Inspector of seals and weights is said to inspect any loads which he thinks are short and he can at any time order them to be brought to the public scale to be tested." said one councilmanCouncilman Bartel reported that Inspector Tajlor suspected a local dealer of being short last week and after having the load tested he found It to be forty )ounds over weight. Councilman Weishaupt suggested that Inspector Taylor be ordered to watch the coal dealers, and, for the benefit of the people, compel drivers of coal wagons to drive to the public scale to have loads suspected of being short weighed. Disapproves Plan. Mayor Zimmerman then brought up the proposition of having the time for the payment of light bills with a discount extended from ten to more days. This suggestion met with the unanimous disapproval of the council and the superintendent of the plant. Supt. Johnson said: If consumers do not have the money by the tenth of the month they will never have It. All men, except - railroaders, have a pay day from the first to the tenth of the month or in the last of the month. Railroaders can lay the money aside for their light bills, as they receive good compensation." Councilman. King reported that several coal dealers and drivers of heavy loads had been abusing their horses by compelling them to pull loads which are too heavy. Such complaints, he was told, should be filed with the police department and charges of cruelty to animals will be brought against the offender. The announcement that many drivers in Richmond use the wrong end of the whip will be investigated by the police department. Discontinue Service. Councilman Thatcher reported that the Fairview line had discontinued the fifteen minute service because It was a, losing proposition to the company. The cars will now be run on a half hour schedule. Several objections were raised to this, and If the business of the line picks up the tracUon officials will be asked to reinstate the fifteen minute system. Mr, Thatcher reported that Mr. Gordon, superintendent of the local street car system, had told him that the officials of the line were favorably considering the extension of the lice in the south side. The new route, according to Mr. Thatcher, will extend three or four squares south of the present line and will extend as far east as Fifteenth street." The city does not intend to light the alleys just because a new unit is to be added to the plant, declared the mayor. This statement. was the result of Councilman Von Pein's suggestion that the matter of compelling all business houses to- place electric lights at the rear of their places of business if they abutt on an alley, be postponed until the new unit is installed. As chairman of the ordinance committee Von Pein was ordered to draw up the ordinance providing that alleys be lighted by the merchants and submit it at the meeting of the council January 6. Minor Matters. Councilman Barte! announced that the council and other city officials were invited to attend the session of night school tonight. The officials will meet in a body and visit the school. Councilman Evans reported that Butler Hill was being used as a dumping ground and that tin cans and other refuse were thrown there. This was referred to the board of works. According to a complaint of Councilman Kauffman "North and South Twelfth streets need cleaning before the winter weather starts. Referred to the board of wcrks. Councilman Williams suggested that some of the knockers in the employe of the city, hammer the spike In the Doran bridge. The spikes are protruding from the part of the bridge which is being used as a sidewalk. Councilman Thatcher reported the sidewalk to be too low in many places on South Continued on Page Six)