Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 38, Number 40, 27 December 1912 — Page 1
E RICHMOND FAIXAXDIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM VOL. XXXVIII. NO. 40. RICHMOND, IND., FRIDAY EVENING. DECEMBER 27. 191'. sixr.u: copy 2 clxts PENNY CLUB IS THE HOST OF CHILDREN Scene of Balkan Peace Conference and eaers( TO HAVE CHARGE OF WILSON INAUGURAL JURY STILL Of ft. IS ATTACKED FOR VERDICT
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Dispenses Toys and Candies and Treats 300 Poor Children with a Big Christmas Dinner.
LITTLE TOTS ARE A HAPPY BUNCH All the Delicacies of Season Are Provided by Generous Women to Appease Appetites. "Gee! Ain't dia some dinner," exclaimed a thinly clad lad of the age of five as he jabbed a piece of a chicken Into his mouth. This lad, with about 299 other young titers was the guest of the Penny Club at its annual dinner given to oor children in the basement of the First Presbyterian church. It is estimated that 300 poor children all between the ages of four and ten were fed by the Penny club today. And it was "some" dinner. Active members of the Penny Club declared they were amply repair for their work by the sight of the large number of poor children satisfying their hunger at least for once. Little tots barely able to walk were assisted up and down the steps to the basement by their older brothers or sisters. All of them were dressed neatly, if not in the best of clothes. The thanks of each one was given the club for the dinner. "I was here last year," said a ten-year-old girl. "I expect it will be my last dinner here as I don't like to impose on these women who have been so kind to me. My place next year will be given to my little sister, who ia not old enough to come today." The menu was as follows: Chicken, dumplings, mashed potatoes, slaw, bread and butter, gravy, jelly, coffee, ice cream and cake. An Entertainment. Following the dinner the children were asked to go to the Sunday Echool room where they were treated to a talking machine concert. Comic records were greatly enjoyed by the youngsters. As the climax to the big day presents, consisting of dolls, toys and candy, were distributed to each child. Christmas day was celebrated again, and if there was one child of the entire number that failed to receive presents December 25, he or she could not say that Santa Claus had been negligent today. Rev. S. W. Traum of the First Christian church and the Rev. Thomas J. Graham of the First Presbyterian church spoke to the children. When some time afterwards the children wended their way to their respective homes, their hearts were filled with Christmas spirit and thanks to the Richmond Penny Club. It is estimated that the dinner cost the club between $100 and $125. Nothing was donated. The dinner was paid from proceeds of the Thanksgiving dinner held at the K. of P. Hall. GORE FAVORS THE BRYANSUGGEST10N Regarding Abrogation of the Senate's Rule Regarding Seniority. (National News Association) WASHINGTON, Dec. 27. Commenting on William J. Bryan's declaration that the senate must drop the rule of eenority in committee assignments nnd that the Democratic party must regard the rights of the people as paramount Senator Gore of Oklahoma paid today: "Peace, progress and efficiency in congress are necessary to rfhe advancement of the country. The recent election showed the country's overwhelming progressive sentiment. I believe the Democrats will stay on the progressive tack and that the progressive sentiment will dominate congress. Suitable instrumentalities will be found to work out the expression of this progressive attitude. The impression prevails here that Wilson's friends in the senate will work along the lines of Mr. Bryan's suggestion and that Mr. Wilson will indorse it." SEES THE SIGHTS; IS NEARLY KILLED (National News Association) NEW YORK, Dec. 27. With his jaw broken and his head beaten nearly to pulp, David Reid Williams, a wealthy cotton broker of Wilmington, 2s C, was found lying unconscious in the gutter today at 11th avenue and 36th street. Williams during a period of consciousness, said four men had attacked and robbed him of a gold jyatcb. and 250 ip, ffionest -
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At the top is St. James Palace, London, where the Balkan Peace Conference is in session. Below, left to right: M. Novakovitch, leader of the Servian delegation, and Reehad Parha, leader of the Turkish representatives.
ENGLISH COAST IS SWEPT BY STORM Liner Is Limping Back to Port. Coast Towns Suf fer Heavy Damages. (National News Association) PORTSMOUTH, Eng., Dec. 27 Convoyed by two sister ships the Teninsular and Oriental liner Narrung with 259 third class passengers and a crew of 163 on board, is limping back to port today from off Cape Ushant where she ran into a terrific storm yesterday. A wireless message from the Naming to the Lizard wireless station stated that the Narrung was making ten knots an hour with her own steam and required no assistance. The Narrung was bound from London to New South Wales. When she sent out a distress call, the P. & O. line sent the Negada and the Bavaria to her assistance. HEAVY DAMAGE. LONDON. Dec. 27. The terrible gale that has been sweeping the English channel and the coasts of England and France abated today leaving its results in shattered vessels and battered towns. The damage caused by the sea and wind which at times reached a velocity of eighty miles an hour, is estimated at over $5,000,000. Three small fishing vessels, carrying about eighty men are missing and it is feared that the tiny craft were swept to destruction by the winds in which large schooners and steamers were helpless. Immense waves swept inland by the wind caused immense damage. Some villages on the coast have been cut off from the world for a day and when reports are received from these there may be a heavy death list. CUBAN ANARCHISTS . PLANNING STRIKE (National News Association) HAVANA. Dec. 27. A new complication was added to Cuba's internal troubles today when the government learned that anarchists are effecting a strong organization throughout the republic. They aim to prevent the sugar harvest by calling a strike. If they succeed they will seriously cripple the island's commerce. Close watch is being kept on their movements by the police but thus far no efforts have been made to curb their activities. HAS THE GRIPPE (Palladium Special) CHICAGO. Dec. 27. Mayor Carter H. Harrison is confined to his bed with lagrippe. His condition today was reported somewhat improved, but it was expected it would be at least
three days before he would be allowed afraid to interfere and try to -eave to sit uj4 " Jhis -aiotiieiv
WAS FORCED TO MARRY SAFEBLOWER
Woman Alleges that Reform Worker Forced Her into Marrying Crook. (Nattonat News Association) I CHICAGO, Dec. 27. Mrs. Emily Ed-' wards Creel, wife of Edward Creel, a safeblower whom the police are seek- , ing, told the police she had been forced to marry by Mrs. Susan Adams, a refcrm worker connected with a school of girls. Mrs. Creel said she had been at a home conducted by Mrs. Adams and had been sent to the Harrison street station. She was taken back to the home, she said, and Creel began paying attention to her. She repulsed him and was sent back to the police station. Finally she said when she returned to the home she was virtually forced to marry Creel or be sent to a reform school. Mrs. Adams denied the story as absurd. She said she had tried to prevent the girl s marriage. BILL ROCKEFELLER HARD MANT0 FIND But Senate Officer Will Search for Him for an Indefinite Period. (National News Association) WASHINGTON, Dec. 27. Under orders not to return until they have located William Rockefeller, millionaire Standard Oil magnate, and served him with a subpoena to appear before the money trust investigating committee, Charles R. Riddell, a sergeant-at-arms of the house, left here today accompanied by two deputies. For six months past Mr. Riddell has been trying to locate the brother of John D. Rockefeller in order to serve a subpoena from the Pujo committee. Calls at the Standard Oil offices T rought Riddell no information as to the whereabouts of the muchwanted witness. MONTAGUE DID NOT LIKE XMAS PRESENT (National News Association) CHICAGO, Dec. 27. Pasquale Montague is in jail today facing a charge of murder because his wife gave him a Christmas gift. Montague became angered at her extravagance. To re store his good humor, Mrs. Montague bought and prepared a steak for him. Then, angered again at her waste of money, the man drew a stiletto and stabbed her seven times. Gus Montague. 19, their son, saw the killing. He admitted to the police that he was
Plans for Active Participation of Fair Sex Are in Progress Now.
(National News Association) WASHINGTON, Dec. 27. R. N. Harber, one of the defeated -candidates for chairman of the inauguration ceremonies, announced today that he is arranging for the participation in the inaugural parade of horsewomen from Washington, Virginia and Maryland. He wants members of hunts clubs to appear in hunting costumes. Miss Katherine Dabney, president of J the local branch of the Women's National Democratic League, also is preparing to mount a band of her clubfellows for the parade. Miss Dabney planned on placing the Washington suffragists in line when she heard that "(ienrnl" Rosalie Jones and her folilowers who are waking to Albany. intend to bring a message to President -elect Wilson. Twenty-five thousand dollars of the $100,000 guarantee fund to bc rais,ed the inaugural committee is already in the hands of the chairman of the sub committee on finance. TO PREVENT STRIKE Of 125,000 Men's Garment Workers. (National News Association) NEW YORK, Dec. 27. A final ef fort is being made today by the New York state board of mediation and arbitration to avert a strike of 125,uuu iiifii s garment wui &cib aneauj decided upon by a referendum vote, j The members of the board . virtually admitted that they were undertaking a hopeless task as the members of the union have been busily engaged for several days making preparations for . the biggest strike of garment makers . 1AA . 1 1 I .. Col. M. J. Reagan, one of the media-1 tors, declared that he had been informed by three large clothing manu-1 facturers that the union of garment j makers had not made any formal de-' mands upon the employers but leaders in the union denied this, saying that thev have asked for shorter hours, better working conditions and a wage revision. LEFT FOBJIBGIl President-elect to Visit Place of Birth. (National News Association) PRINCETON, N. J., Dec. 27. Still suffering from the heavy cold which has kept him indoors for several days President-elect Wilson left here this forenoon for Staunton, Va., hi3 old home, to celebrate his fifty-sixth birthday. Mr. Wilson was bundled up in heavy furs as he rode in an automobile to the railway station. His voice was quite husky, but his physician pronounced him fit to travel. The governor was joined by Democratic national chairman W. F. McCoombs. who boarded the train at Princeton. Junction. Mr. Wilson expects to sleep toj Eight in the bed in which he was born. THE WEATHER STATE AND LOCAL Fair tonight and Saturday. Slowly rising tem-
Supt. Dill Denies that Company Has $200,000 of Watered Stock in Its Capitalization.
$50,000 EXPENDED SINCE APPRAISEMENT Believes that Bavis Has Unfair Estimate as to the Depreciation of the Company's Plant. Superintendent H. A. Dill of the Richmond City Water Works today attacaea tne statement or Airreo. tians that $200,000 of the stock of the com pany was watered stock and that the plant had been appraised $200,000 too high. "I can only refer you to the report of E. H. Maury, an expert, who was hired by the city to appraise the plant." said Mr. Dill. "At the time Mr. Maury made the report and appraisement our engineer, John W. Alvord, of Chicago, made an appraisement of the plant just as Maury did. This has never been made public before, but I will state for the benefit of any one who is interested in a comparison of the two that the reports as to the valuation of the plant did not vary more than from one to two per cent. Reports Agree. "Both reports were approximately $700,000, and as much as I know about the cost of our material, I do not believe myself competent to dispute the statements of either of these engineers. Both have been president of the American Water Works association and have held prominent offices in state organizations. Alvord has appraised plants worth $2,000,000. Expend $50,000. "Since the appraisement was made. over $50,000 has been expended by the company making repairs, extending new mains and installing new boilers. Our valuation will be Increased by that amount. Mr. Bavis has an unfair estimate as to the depreciation of the plant. It does not depreciate as much as he thinks It does. "Had the city officials agreed upon the contracts offered when submitted to them, they would have had the satisfaction of knowing that all the improvements wanted by them at that time would have been completed. Nothing has been done as yet. When we were awarded the franchise to furnish water, fuel and material were much cheaper than they are now. Coat Increases. "These facts are not taken into consideration. The city officials demand improvements that will oost approximately from $100,000 to $125,000. We will have to complete these within three years. The city officials intend to discard our bid if It does not specify that we will sell water cheaper or as cheap as we are now selling it. In view of the fact that material is be-
coming more expensive this is not fair. ( sweetheart. Miss Clara Le May. aged "Conditions are different here from j 14, and then killed himself. The shootwhat they are at Springfield, Ohio. ! ing occurred at the Cordis mills, where
where the city owns the plant. There , J the water is supplied, I believe, by I deep driven wells. W e cannot have ! these wells because of geological con- ! -Jit Inn a 1 UllIVJUO. ' Source of Water. "Our greatest handicap here is that we have to gather our water so far from the city. Some of our sources are three miles from the city. We are now working to complete the pipe lines from Comer Springs to the pump house. As soon as we get these lines Ped the city will have another j new source of water. These springs. chemist and the city health officer, supply pure water. If the weather remains open we will have the water i furnished to the city within thirty I days. The approximate cost of this improvement will be $25,000. "Water is becoming scarce, and at the rate is is being consumed by the people of the city it will only be a matter of time when the supply will be exhausted and the water from Whitewater river will have to be filtered and used for drinking purposes. When the population of the city reaches the 50,000 mark we will be hard pressed for water. A filtering plant will be necessary for purifying the water, and if it is kept in the proper sanitary condition we will not suffer from impure water. The disadvantage of a filter plant is that sometimes carelessness of the employes allows the water to go through the plant impure and unfiltered." NO COMFORTS IN CITY'S BASTTLE Confinement in the city jail since Sunday night was more than' Raleigh Hahn could stand. Last night he became ill and the jail physician recommended that he be removed immediately. In the city jail where Hahn has been confined, there are no beds or chairs, and the hard benches were more than the young man cauld endure. He was confined there longer than an.y other prisoner for many months. He was removed to the county jail where his condition haa im-
CUM, William Corcoran Eustis, a member of one of the oldest families in Washington, who has been chosen to take charge of the arrangements of all un official exercises connected with the inauguration of President-elect Wilson. JOHN JOY FILES SUIT FOR DAMAGE Demands $10,000 for Injuries Received at GaarScott Plant. Demanding $10,000 damages for aged personal Injuries, John Joy today filed suit against the M. Rumely comany in the Wayne circuit court. The plaintiff alleges that he was in-; jured October 10, 1912. while carrying out orders of his foreman. According to the complaint the plaintiff was injured on the day he started to work for the company. The complainant states that he was employed as a casting cleaner and that he and two or three other men were directed to assist in moving traction wheels, which weighed about 1.800 pounds each. In attempting to hoist one of the wheels, the wheel fell, striking the plaintiff, the complaint states, mashing his left shoulder and left lung, breaking the left scapula and breaking three ribs. As a result of the accident the plaintiff Bays he contracted pneumonia and was confined to his bed for several weeks. He is now wholly incapacitated, he avers. A DOUBLE TRAGEDY 16 Year Old Kills Old Girl. 14 Year (National News Association) MILSBURY, Mass., Dec. 27. both were employed. The police say that Adams was crazed by jealousy when his fourteen year old sweetheart insisted on receiving the attention of other boys. Adams used a double barrel shotgun. THINKS BODY WAS BURIED UNDER OIL (National News Association) GUTHRIE, Okla., Dec. 27. With the belief that he can unravel one or more murder mysteries, even to the extent of finding a dozen or more bodies when the oil is drawn off, a representative of a New York detective agency is at Kiefer, Okla.. sixty miles east of Guthrie where many large s'eel oil tanks about the town are soon to be emptied and moved to other fields. While Kiefer was still an oil boom town, several men mere last seen there and among the number w ho mysteriously disappeared, it is said, was an heir to a lar?e fortune in New York. The detective said that the finding of the body of the millionaire would be worth many thousands of dollars to him, as well as the other heirs of the immense estate.
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After Dynamite Case, Jurors Failed to Report This
Forenoon, Recess Taken Until Afternoon. MUCH INTEREST IS SHOWN IN OUTCOME But the Defendants Were Calm Under the Suspense of Waiting Court Room Was Well Filled. (National News Association) INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. tT. That no verdict in the dynamite conspiracy case against the forty defendants would be reached until some time Saturday was the prevailing opinion among the attorneys at federal court today. The court room was filled with spectators and all the defendants and attaches were on hand promptly at 9:30. Judge Anderson held everything in readiness until 10 o'clock, when ho convened court just long enough to announce that the jury was not ready to report, and that the court would take a recess until 2:30 this afternoon. All those defendants who are not actually in custody of the marshal were given their liberty until that hour with a warning to be on hand promptly. The fact that the jury ia consuming time In Its deliberation did al-inot disturb the defendants who pass e ,ne time laughing and joking among inemseires. ine wives ana cnuaren 4t about half the defendants were pres ent in the court room and disDlared the only visible anxiety. Today was the first time during the entire trial that court was not convened promptly at 9:30 and many of the spectators regarded It as an Indication that the verdict was momentarily expected. When Judge Anderson announced that recess would be taken the court room was cleared and restrictions were Inforced against any persons not actually connected with, the case from going above the first floor of the federal building Judge Anderson remained in bis chamber throughout the forenoon and District Attorney Miller kept close to his office. JURY TOOK CASE. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.. Dec. 27. The future of forty union labor men, defendants in the dynamite conspiracy case on trial in the Federal Court since October 1. was given to the keeping of twelve men at 5 o'clock last I Tninr wtin th 1nrv rtfrMf tn 1termine whether the men are guilty of an avalanche of charges brought against them by the government. Preceding the retirement of the jury. District Attorney Miller completed the closing argument 4or the government, following which Judge Anderson delivered the court's instructions on the law. The twelve men retired for deliberation. Court adjourned Immediately after their retirement, and It reconvened at 9:30 o'clock this morning. Tbere'waa no vigil for a verdict around the court room last night, as the possibility of, the jury reaching a decision before today was dismissed from the minds of all connected with the case. The attorneys, the defendants and all court attaches departed soon after the adjournment of court and did not appear at the Federal building again. Demands Conviction. The jury retired with a stinging rebake to the defendants, delivered by District Attorney Miller, fresh In their minds. His demand for the conviction of every one of the men came at the conclusion of a dramatic recital which, continued for five hours before a court room crowded to the limit of its capacity. The corridors of the second floor of the Federal building were so crowded that one passed through it with difficulty, and not more than one-fourth of those who sought admission were able to get In. Chairs were placed In every available space Inside the railings, and every one who possibly could was permitted to enter. The jurors are housed on the third floor of the building, which has been their home for nearly ninety days, and in those rooms will be decided (Continued on Page Eight)