Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 38, Number 55, 14 January 1913 — Page 1

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Ex-president of Springfield, : O. Commercial Club Spoke Before Local Organization Last Evening.

PROGRESSIVE LAWS TO BRING REMEDY Declared Commercial Clubs Should Take Matter UpFirst Business Session of the Year Was Held. William Stackhouse, ex-president of the Springfield. Ohio, Commercial club and an authority on workmen's com pensation and insurance, addressed the members of the Richmond Commercial club on that subject last night at their first meeting of the new year. Tn case of accidents in factories where employes are injured" whether through carelessness) or that of their employers the amount to be paid the victim of the accident is a very hard matter to settle according to Mr. Stack house. "Through corrupt legislation politicians have had bills enacted which are very favorable to the employe, but unfair to the employer. This was done because there are many (more employes than employers," said 'Mr. Stackhouse. "Though acts have been passed comrpelling factory owners to provide as jiiear as possible every kind of a safty device, reducing the number of accidents, the number is yet too large. "Fatalities were formerly regulated hy placing the blame on either the injured man or the employer. This was not satisfactory and fifty-five per cent of the accidents could not be blamed to any one and for eighty per cent of 'the accidents no redress was given to the victim. Legislation Wanted. 1 ."Progressive legislation should be enacted regulating"' where""the burden !of the expense of maintaining a workman's compensation fund should be placed. As this is an industrial problem those benefited by industrial life should ' be the contributors. The burden of the expense should be divided .proportionally between the employer, employe and the public. The public i should stand the cost of having the ordinance established, the employer furnish not more than seventy-live per jent of the fund and the employe furnish not less than twenty-five per cent Wf the fund. "The employe who disregards the Wiee of the safety device should lose ilfty per cnt of his compensation and the .employer who does not provide the safety device should be compelled to pay a similar abount above what he would ordinarily be compelled to pay. "The state should have charge of Eitributing the premiums and make e fund self-sustaining. There would no scheming lawyers nor court fees to pay. The workingman would be 'benefited and his employer would be atisied." Mr.' Stackhouse said there probably "would be bills introduced at the present session of the state legislature, and the Commercial club should go on record as being in favor of the measure. Business Session. Previous to Mr. Stackhouse's address a short business session was held. Walter Bates, chairman of the Russian treaty committee, reported that the treaty between Russia and the "United States which provided for reciprocity between the two countries on certain commodities which expired December 31. 1912. had been renewed indefinitely though there was no assurance that the terms of th.. treaty would be continped. George E. Seidel reported that the work of the committee in charge of establishing a permanent organization to take charge of the May Musical Festival and all other similar entertainments in this city was progressing rapidly and the success of the organization was assured. It was proposed that 100 members of the organization be solicited at $10 each. Mr. Seidel reported that the committee would have no trouble in securing twice that number. Will W. Reller, Jonas Gaar, and Wm. D. Foulke, the committee appointed to (Continued on Page Eight)

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Dublin Druggist Arrested on Indictment Returned by the Grand Jury. Released on $300 Bond.

WILL INVESTIGATE ALL OTHER REPORTS Witnesses from Cambridge City and Centerville Are Called Before that Body Today to Testify. As the result of testimony received today it is highly probable that the grand jury will institute a microscopic investigation in the attempt to uncover alleged bootlegging in the county. Charles Howren, a druggist, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Mote at Dublin on the charge of illegal selling of intoxicating liquor. Howren is about 65 or 70 years of age. He furnished a bond of $300. Dr. J. D. Kerr of Greensfork will be obliged to face three indictments charging him with illegal sale of liquor, within the near future. The indictments against Kerr were returned by the October grand jury. The indictment against Howren is the outcome of charpres placed against Archie Bell, colored, alleged to have sold liquor to minors by Dr. C. E. McKee, of Dublin. Bell was taken before the grand jury last week and testified that he had not taken money for the whiskey which he admitted that he had furnished to some small boys of the town. Son Given Liquor. Dr. McKee Is not desirous of prosecuting Bell, whom he alleges is a victim of circumstances, and has a good reputation in Dublin. Dr. McKee said he would prosecute the violators of the law to the limit. His thirteen-year-old son was given liquor last week by Bell it is said, which made him so drunk that he was unconscious for three hours Howren operates a grocery and drug store in Dublin and it is believed that he makes part of the liquor in his establishment. He has been using Bell as the middle-man to dispose of his liquor, it is said. Bell would go to various persons in the village and solicit orders for whiskey, one of the witnesses alleged. One of the witnesses claims that Howren has been guilty of the same offense in New Lisbon and Millville, Ind., before he started in Dublin. Several witnesses were called today from Cambridge City and Centerville, to testify to reports of bootlegging in their respective towns. It is believed that several store keepers have been violating the liquor laws in both places. Some of the saloon keepers it is alleged, are responsible for the probe of Cambridge City. They are said to want to justly control the sale of liquor as they have paid for licenses. Charles Schoop was arraigned in circuit court this morning and pleaded not -guilty to a charge of criminal assault. Schoop is now in the county jail awaiting trial. He is alleged to be responsible for the condition of Eldora Clark, said to be of feeble mind. Several weeks previous' to his arrest he applied at the office of County Clerk Matthews for a license to marry Miss Clark. The license was refused because Miss Clark was said to be feeble minded. An indictment was returned against him by the grand jury yesterday. HANKINS ESTATE IS VALUED AT $40,000 (Palladium Special.) CONNERSV1LLE. Ind., Jan. 14. The will of the late Daniel M. Hankins, which is valued at about $40,000 was filed for probate yesterday. It gives $14,000 to the City Hospital, $14,000 to the trustees of the Dale Cemetery, $7,000 for a chapel in the Dale Cemetery, and $5,000 to the Little Trinity Episcopal church. ILL WITH PNEUMONIA The many friends in this city of Mrs. Elizabeth Porterfield will regret to learn that she is seriously ill with pneumonia at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Norris in Indianapolis.

ALL NEGOTIATIONS BROKEN OFF TODAY Balkans Will Not Treat for Peace Further and the War Will Continue.

(National News Association) LONDON, Jan. 14. The Evening standard announced toaay tnai me j Balkan allies had decided to break off j all negotiations with Turkey. i At a meeting of the allies' envoys, the Standard said it was decided that simultaneous with the presentation of the note of the powers in Constantinople the Balkan governments should send a note to Turkey breaking off the negotiations entirely. At the same time it was said the representatives of the allies will instruct the officers in JJie field to renew hostilities GERMANY DELAYS. CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. 14. The presentation of the note of the powers designed to bring Turkey and the allies together again in a renewal of peace .negotiations has been delayed by Germany, it was learned today from a source close to high official circles that the German ambassador acting on instructions from Berlin had made further representations to the ambassadors which are believed to favor Turkey. This was the first apparent confirmation of reports that Germany had placed the support of her diplomacy to Turkey to effect te assurance which the powers of the triple entente (England, France and Russia) have given the Balkan allies. It is now believed the note will be handed to the Turkish government Thursday. In the meantime the porte has instructed the Turkish peace envoys to remain in London pending fur ther Instructions. WELL KNOWN WOMAN DIES IN CALIFORNIA Relatives of Mrs. Miriam A. Maxwell, formerly a resident of this city, have received word of her death on Friday last in her home in California. Mrs. Maxwell was over ninety years of age, but retained her faculties and wrote a number of letters a short time (Mr e before her death. rs. Maxwell will be remembered by the older residents of this city as the wife of Hugh Maxwell and the sister of Charles F. Coffin, her father and mother. Levi and Naomi Coffin, having been pioneer residents of Wayne county. The Maxwell homestead is now the residence of R. tv Kelly, president of Earlham college, At the time of her death Mrs. Maxwell and her husband w ere making their home with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rambo. Mr. Rambo being a son by a former marriage. Mr. Rambo and a daughter, Mrs. Calvin Walker, of New York, survive. HAGERSTOWN WILL PLAY LOCAL TEAM The Hagerstown high school basketball team will play the Crescent Bible class team of the Y. M. C. A. tomorrow night at 8 o'clock on the Y. M. C. A. floor. The Crescent team is the alumni high school team which defeated the regular high school team on New Years day at the Y. M. C. A. INSTALL OFFICERS At the regular meeting of the King Solomon chapter, No. 4, R. A. M., the new officers for the year were Installed. Aside from this, routine business was conducted. The officers are as follows: H. P., Harry C. Kauffman; ,K. K., Luther E. Bruce; E. S. Philip H. Worrall; Treas.. John E. Peltr; isec'y, Howard C. Hunt: C. H-, Rush A. 1 Bowman: P. S., Dr. V. B. G. Ewing; R. A. C, Frank Barron; M. 3 V.. Fred ? Anderson: M. 2 V. Ralph C. Cain: M. 1 V.. X- W. Rees; Guard. Harry Porter.

CINCINNATI FLOOD CREST IS REACHED Ohio River Is Stationary Today, but Damage Done Has Been Costly.

(National News Association) CINCINNATI, Jan. 14. The crest of the Ohio river flood reached Cincin-1 nati last night and today the water j was stationary. It was expected it ; would begin to recede during the morn j ing and that it would fall noticeably by night. Three thousand families living near the river were forced to leave

their homes. The damage amounts toiand had visited several families and thousands of dollars. The City Council exposed many children to the disease, was called for a special session today Many cases of adenoids and decay-

to consider voting $20,000 to relieve those who are in need. , i V. ... 6TNTE N LOUISVILLE. Jan. 14. Suffering is intense. among the thousands of refugees driven from their homes by the Ohio river flood and provisions are being made to prevent an epidemic of disease. If a warm wave should follow the cold, physicians say there would be an outbreak of typhoid fever. Officials of the government health service will aid local officials of the Ohio riv er states in their efforts to prevent refugees from becoming victims. The river was still rising slowly here today and the waters were spreading over a large territory after sweeping across the great cut-off embankment. Farther down the river, conditions are steadily becoming worse until the lowlands about Cairo, Ills., are already menaced and the river is expected to rise eight feet more. REGISTRATION OF 143 Up to Present for Laymen's Convention. The registration for the Laymea's j Missionary Movement has reached a ; total or iu. mis snows me ue&iauiug i for this week and the committee on ' registration that come in next Sunday. In order to plan the work more speci- ! fically the committee will meet tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock at the Y. M. iC. A. i Registrations to date for the divers ! churches are: First Methodist, 17; : First ' Presbyterian. 16; First Baptist, 15; E. Main St. Friends, 11; First Christian. 10; St. Paul's Episcopal, 10; Second English Lutheran. 8; Reid Memorial, 7;'! Fifth St. Methodist. 7; West Richmond Friends, 7; First English Lutheran. 7; Grace Methodist, 3; St. Paul's Lutheran, 3; Whitewater Friends, 2; Trinity Lutheran, 2; United Brethren. 2; South EightK St. Friends, 1; Outside of the city, 15. T Is Disregarded by Three Unhappy Dancefs. Harvey Lucas, Waneda Lucas, his wife and Mrs. Mildred Groce, all colored, were arrested at an early hour this morning on Fort Wayne avenue, each charged with having used profane language. The three had attended a dance at the Devinney dance hall and according to the testimony Mrs. Groce enticed Lucas away from his wife. When the dance ended Mrs. Lucas met Mrs. Groce on the stairs leading to the dance hall and cursed her. It is charged, accusing her of keeping Luicas away from home. Officer Menke, who was across the street at the time, arrested the two women. Lucas in tryjing to explain the matter, U6ed so much profanity that he was arrested 'on the same charge. All three were ! given the maximum tine for the offense j which is $3 and costs. They were unable to pay the fines and wer sent to

THIRD COMMAtiDMEII

CHILD HAD FEVER; ATTENDED SCHOOL Appeal Made to Maintain a Closer Watch on School Children.

Another appeal is being made by the medical examiners. Dr. A. L. Bramkamp and Dr. J. E. King, to maintain a closer watch over children attending school who are suspected of having scarlet fever. A child was found in the schools last week who had contracted this disease anj nai attended school for three days ed teeth have been found among the 8Chool children. Both ailments tend to make students dumb and stupid ac

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teeth are apt to impair the students health to such a degree that their school work will be greatly handicapped. ARCHBALD BROODS OVERJOIIVICTIOII Arrives in His Old Home, Scranton, Pa., but Makes No Comment. BOLAND VERY HAPPY Man Who Brought Charges Says Senate Action Will Improve Judiciary. (National Xews Association) SCRANTON, Pa., Jan. 14. Robert W. Archbald, former judge of the United States Commerce court, who was convicted by the senate yesterday for high crimes and misdemeanors while in office reiterated his innocence

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case. W. P. Boland, the man who brought the charges against, the former judge, said today that he felt deeply grateful to the newspapers for the aid given him in this fight. "I do not want to gloat over any man's downfall. I feel sorroy that Judge Archbald was so indiscrete. The j action or tne senate committee means that hereafter judges will pay more attention to the duties of their office and less to outside affairs. It also means a lot that an individual can bring a case of merit before the greatest lawmaking body in the world and gain substantial justice," said Boland. FUTURE OF. THE COURT. WASHINGTON, Jan. 14. Whether President Taft or President Wilson will appoint a successor to Judge Arrhbald and whether the Commerce court will remain in existence lonsr enough I to warrant such an appointment were questions which interested Washington today, following the conviction of Judge Archbald. General opinion appears to be that President will go through the formality of appointing a successor who will not be confirmed by the senate and the final selection will then rest with President Wilson. The sub committee of the senate commute on appropriations reported in favor of a continuance of this court until June 30, 1914, but the full committee has vetoed that and provided for the continuing of the life of the court until June 30. this year: THE WEATHER STATE AND LOCAL Fair in the south, local snow and rain in the centra! or north portion tonight or Wednesday.

MESSAGE COX SENT VERY PROGRESSIVE

Modern Legislation Demand ed of the State Assembly by Ohio Governor. (National Nsws Association noT.MiTMRTTS. Ohio. Jan. 14. A long and comprehensive list of recommendations ranging in importance from a request that moving picture shows be censored to a demand for the initiative and referendum is contained in the first message of Gov Jas. M. Cox of the Ohio legislature today. The message recalls many of the planks of the state platform and urges the Democratic legislature to carry out the party's pledges to the people. Among the demands and. recommendations are the following: Short ballot ballot; separate ballots for state and national officials; home rule for cities; tax revision to include tangible and Intangible properties for public service corporations; initiative and referendum; reduction in hours of la bor for women and restriction of right to employ children in factories; reaffirmation of constitutional amendment for direct election of United States senators: regulation of liquor traffic so the question "shall cease to be a football of politics;" laws to safeguard investors and laws provided for censorship over "movies." Many others, some of them originally rpoposed by Gov. Harmon are made. BOARD TO RECEIVE T For Third Time City Will Take Up the Water Works Matter. For the third time bids will be received by the board of public works Thursday. Supt. H A. Dill, of the Richmond City Water Works refused to state whether his company would submit a bid at this time or not. E. M. Campfield stated positively that a bid would be submitted by his company, Thursday. "Water will be cheaper after the franchise has been granted than it has ever been before in Richmond." said Mr. Campfield. "Though the present company can under bid ua because they have possession of the plant, we will submit a reasonable bid and one which is far superior to the one now held by the water works company. Either bid if accepted will be subject to the public utility commission act which has been introduced to the state legislature." "Mr. Campfield stated that there is no reason why the franchise cannot be given out when the matter is ulaced . before the city council BONDS ARE PROVIDED For Three of Convicted Labor Leaders. (National Xews Association) CHICAGO. Jan. 14. Bonds aggregating almost $500,000 were filed today for Frank M. Ryan, president ot the Bridge and Structural Ironworkers' union, Richard Holllhan and William. Shupe, all convicted in federal court at Indianapolis in the dynamite conspiracy cae. ir tne oonds are approved the mn will b released pend ing the appeal of their cae.

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One that Will Attract Most Attention Is for Minimum Wage for Women and for Children. , .

MEASURE CREATES STATE COMMISSION Senate Passes a Resolution Demanding More Federal Money to ' Improve the State Streams. r A JOKE ON JUDKINS. INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 14. Sp-H-ker Cook today sprung a little Joke on the bouse members by announcing a brand new committee under the title of "Committee on the Affairs of the Battleield of Armageddon." Rep. Judkins of Wayne coun. ty. a progressive, heads this committee which has five members. (National Xrvra Association) INDIANAPOLIS. Ind.. Jan. 14. Thirty-one bills, including many important measures, were Introduced in the house today. Most, of the committees can now get down to work. Th measure that is likely to attract the most attention Is Rep. Keegan'a mini mum wage bill, providing for the determination for minimum wages for women and children. It provides that within ninety days after passage the governor shall appoint a minimum wane commission, one member of which shall be "a woman. The terms of office shall bo one, two and three years. The compensation of the commissioners is fixed at $5 a day for time actually employed in addition to traveling and other expenses. Outline of ths Mtasura. The first duty of the commission shall be to examine the condition of women in various occupations andd,H. termine whether the wages ""received by a substantial number of them are inadequate to supply the necessary cost of living and to maiatain the employes in health. If the commission finds that the wages received by a considerable number of women em ployes in any occupation are insufficient to meet living expenses and maintain the health of workers it shall establish a wage board consisting of not less than six representatives' of the employers in the occupations in question and an equal number of persons to represent the female employes and one or more disinterested persons to represent the public. After taking into consideration the needs of the employes the financial condition of the occupation and the probable effect thereof of any increase in wages the board shall determine a minimum wage for employes of average ability and report it to the commission together with the names of all employers who pay less than the minimum wage so determined. Before finally establishing - the minimum wage recommended by the board the commission must give the employers a bearing and they also have the right to appeal to the circuit court in case they are not satisfied with the commission's ruling. A Publicity Feature. The commisison is given the right to summon witnesses and it Is made a misdemeanor for any employer to discharge an employe for having testified before the commission. The commission Is empowered to publish the names of all employers who are found violating it. Any newspaper refusing or failing to publish such notices, is made liable to a fine of not less than J100. Rep. Keegan also introduced a bill limiting the hours of labor for women to eight a dsy. Rep. Friends introduced a measure limiting the hours of labor for women to 48 a week. Rep. Thornton entered a bill for regulating loan sharks, limiting the rate of interest to six per cent per annum and requiring loan brokers to pay a 50 license' fee. THE INDIANA SENATE. INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 14. In the senate today a resolution was adopted demanding a share of federal "pork" for Indiana streams. It was introduced by Senator Kistler. Thirty-seven other bills, many of them of importance, also were introduced. Kistler's resolution calls upon U. S. Senators and Congressmen from Indiana to work for the passage of appropriation bills which will assist in making navigable the streams of Indiana and urges legislation which will assist in creating waterways to the ocean. Among the other bills introduced were by Senator Ballou to abolish the present roimimum wage for tochers in townships and leave the question of wages entirely at tfie discretion of township trustee-; by Clark A minimum wage law for women. ' By Senator Ja kaon Making radical changes in the registration law; bySenator Van Nuys to simplify primary elections and reduce eipenes. also making the county a unit for pri(Continued on Fag Ten.)