Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 38, Number 74, 5 February 1913 — Page 1

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RICHMOND PA AJDIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM VOL. XXXVIII. NO. T4. RICII3IOND, IND., WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY o. 1913. SINGLE COPY 2 CENTS INTERESTING TALKS GIVEN A Beauty in Suffrage Parade FLANK MOVE REPORT 97 CASES OF SCARLET FEVER In County and City for the Month of January 57 Cases of Measles. WIIITERSTEEII DIES', ' TWO OTHER DEATHS Man Injured in Railroad Accident Succumbs At Hospital. JURY STARTS E AT T PROBE TODAY

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Attendance At Cambridge City Short Course Today Was Estimated Between 1,400 and 1,600 Persons.

CLOSES WITH THIS EVENING'S MEETING Speakers Urged Farmers to Raise More and Better Corn Mrs. Foulke Spoke on Domestic Science. TONIGHT'S PROGRAM. Invocation Rev. A. V. Scheidler. Address Mrs. C. Foulke. More Live Stock for Indiana D. O. Thompson. (Staff Correspondent.) CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind., Feb. 5. Growing in attendance from the first day, the Cambridge City Short Course, held under the auspices of the Purdue University extension depa.-tment, was declared the best course held for the past several months, when the afternoon session opened today. The short course program will close this evening The course opened Monday. It is es timated that between 1,400 and 1,600 persons attended the last day's seslion. A large crowd is expected tonight. This morning J. C. Bevers spoke at I o'clock at the Hurst Opera honse. he took' for his subjeot "More and. Better Corn." In the course of his address Mr. Beavers declared that corn continues to be kind in this state. He related the wonderful improvement made in methods of producing America's greatest cereal. On Better Corn. , In part he said: "Indiana 'devotes 4,800,000 acres or bout one-third of its total cultivated land to th'e production of corn. During "the past few years, .said Jthe speaker, Indiana farmers have Teguti 16 reap some of the benefits derived from the experiment station's campaign for more and better corn. , "Ten years ago the average yield of corn in Indiana was less than 35 bushels to the acre, while the average production for the last three years is close to 40 bushels per acre and may slightly exceed that amount. If we are to continue' increasing our production we must pay careful attention to ev- , ery one of the essentials in corn production." "We may select good seed and obtain a good stand of corn, but attention to these alone will not give-us a big corn crop. Picking seed of the right sort and of good quality are mighty important steps toward securing large yields, but our largest yields ire only obtained where every essential is carefully looked after. . "Rotation, fertilization and cultivation are just as essential to the production of large yields of corn as good seed selection and germination. "I believe the farmers of Indiana; can do more towards increasing their yields of corn by properly utilizing crop residues than any other one thing. Rotation of crops is also important, but less important than the conservation of 20 million dollars worth of fertilizing materials than annually go to waste in Indiana. "By giving more attention to these 111 important things the physical condition of the soil and its water holding capacity may be greatly Improved. By growing clover and other leguminous crops more often, the supply of nitrogen may be increased in the most economical way." After explaining how simple it is to rotate the crops properly and how many millions of dollars might be saved each year by adopting more economical methods of handling manures, straw and other crop residues, Mr. Beaver showed tabulated facts that prove fertilizer to be of much value. Rotation of Crops. In concluding his remarks he said, "Do not waste your good money buying nitrogen for the corn crop. Get your nitrogen by growing clover, soy beans and cowpeas in the rotation. Spend your money for phosphoric acid and potash. In nine cases out of ten on clay and loam soils a fertiliser con(Contlnuod on Fage Ten.)

You Should Buy Prudently Your success in providing against a rainy day success in life, In fact, is measured by the way you spend your earnings. All of your spendings should be done with foresight and prudence, and this is true of the articles you buy for your person and your home above all things. Prudence in buying is principally in reference to the things to be bought and the means, place, and time to buy or not buy. Unless you are careful upon these points the goods more than likely will prove disappointing and your cost of living may rise quite unnecessarily. . You can exercise prudence In your purchases only by knowing the best places to secure the best qualities at the right time. Each day the advertisers of THE PALLADIUM tell you these things, and it is to your interest to start today and read these advertisements closely and constantly.

Mrs. Richard Cole Burleson, wife of Lieutenant Burleson and one of the most attractive ardent supporters of the suffrage movement. She will act at grand marshal of the great suffrage parade, which is expected to startle Washington on the day before President-elect Wilson is inaugurated. It is expected that Mrs. Burleson will be at the head of a column of 100,000 suffragettes.

ROADWAY. WILL BE REPAIREDAT ONCE County and City Officials Agree on South L Street Matter. An agreement was reached this morning between the city officials and the county commissioners relative to the repairing of the roadway at the Intersection of South I street and Liberty Pike, whereby the city will make the necessary repairs and the county will pay one-half of the expense. The roadway In question Is on the corporation line and partly within the city limits. At a previous meeting the commissioners agreed to pay one-half the expense but the city officials took no action in the matter. As a result of the way L street was constructed the sewer which here-to-fore had been clear became blocked and the water was thrown on the roadway making j traffic impossible during rainy weather. j It was reported to the commissioners by street commissioner Genn that the sewer was blocked by clay, though 'after an investigation the commission ers believe it is sand and can be cleared out. ' The cost of making the entire repair will not be more than $150, according to the estimate of the county officials and may not amount to more than ?100. The mud hole has been the source of great annoyance to persons using the road. A FAVORABLE REPORT Made on Kenyon Liquor Measure. (National News Association) WASHINGTON. Feb. 5. The House judiciary committee today decided favorably to report a bill for restrictions upon interstate shipments of liquor from wet to dry states. The committee will vote on the subject this afternoon.

SOCIETY LEADERS ENJOY THE TRIAL Laugh and Snicker During the Hearing of Frederick Beach at Aiken.

(National News Association) AIKEN, S. C, Feb. 5. A telling blow was struck at the defense in the second day of the trial of Frederick O. Beach, the New York mil lionaire society and club man, who is charged with slashing his wife In I the throat in an effort to take her I life. Sheriff Howard swore today j that footprints made by heavy hobnailed shoes and leading away from the spot where Mrs. Beach had been attacked had been noticed the day before Mrs. Beach was slashed. It was the plan of the defense to claim that the shoe prints had been made by a j negro who attacked Mrs. Beach in an effort to steal her diamond rings. Policeman Holly said that he had made the tracks himself. The jurors were not locked up last night but were allowed to go to their homes. Forty residents of the fashionable Aiken winter colony made wagers today that Beach would be a free man before sunset." Other testimony developed the fact that Mrs. Beach's earrings, which were found near the scene of the struggle were really worth $2.50, although it was claimed that they cost $5,000. The diamond . studded penknife, bearing the initials "F. O. B." with which the state alleges the cutting was done and upon which alleged blood stains .were found, was produced by Mayor Styles, who testified that Beach secured counsel two days after the attack although a warrant was not - issued for him until several weeks later. The court room was again crowded with New York society folks and much merriment prevailed. GREAT POLICEMEN CHICAGO EMPLOYS (National News Association) CHICAGO, Feb. 5. Charged with loaning his uniform and revolver to an intoxicated companion, who shot lout the lights and ruined the mirrors in a saloon. Patrolman James Mullen must stand Irial before the civil ser vice commission. The episode was kept secret for more than a week. According to William Meneck, owner of the saloon, Mullen and Gustav Johnson came into his place about nine o'clock one evening. Both were intoxicated. Mullen and Johnson ex changed clothes. Johnson abused the bar tender. Meneck protested. Mullen applauded Johnson and the latter drew the revolver he had taken from the officer and fired twenty shots, wrecking the interior of the saloon. THE WEATHER STATE AND LOCAL Fair tonight and Thursday. Not much change In temperature.

Greek Forces Attack Gallipoli, Which Place Controls the Defense of the Dardanelles.

RESTORE ORDER IN RANKS OF TURKISH Mutiny of Troops on the Chatalja Lines tamped Out Sqpjan People Tiring of the War. (Bulletin) SOFIA, (6 p. m.) The bombardment of Adrianople by the Servians and Bulgarians is reported to have been renewed today after the Turkish commander in that city had sent out a note refusing to surrender. The cannonade was reBumed six hours be fore the time for the armstice to expire. (National News Association) CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb. 5 Blood fighting is going on between Turkish and Bulgarian troops at Gallipoli at the eastern end of the Dardanelles. A wireless message received today stated that the Bulgarians had taken up a strong position overlooking the town and were throwing shells into the Turkish ranks. Turkish artillery replied but their shells did little damage to the Bulgarians. Hundreds of Turks are said to have been killed or wounded as the attack of the Bulgarians was most desperate. Reinforcements are being sent on Turkish transports through the Dardanelles. Gallipoli is a strategic point-of great importance because of its defensive position at the entrance of the Dardanelles. It contains a mighty citadel with blockhouses about the town and is defended by heavy artillery. Grand Vizier Mahmud Shevket Pacha went to Chatalja, the headquarters of the defenses of the city today and conferred with army officers. "Mutiny Is Now Over. Upon his return he made this statement: "Common patriotism has once again been restored. Discord has been forgotten in the moment of danger from a foreign foe. The Turkish troops stand shoulder to shoulder with those ready to repel invasion of the empire. Our position along the Chatalja is much stronger now than it ever was. The works cannot be taken. The epidemic or cholera which caused such havoc two months ago has been reduced and but few new cases are reported." An important military movement has been commenced by the Turkish war office, which, the Turks assert, will surprise the world. Enver Bey, the new chief of staff, who is in command o fthe Turkish armies refused to say what the brilliant coup was but declared that it was a movement of magnificent proportions. REPULSES AN ATTACK. LONDON, Feb. 5. According to a telegram received by the Turkish embassy the Bulgarian attack upon Adrianople yesterday was checked with such heavy loss that the Bulgars were glad to grant a 24-hour armistice. The Bulgars tried to 6torm the Turkish forts on the eastern side of the city, it was said, but were driven back leaving hundreds of dead and dying upon the field. The fire in Adrianople burned itself out last night. The British foreign office has received a telegram from Corfu which charges that Musselmans and Albanians are sweeping the country in the Delvino, a district of Albania, with fire and sword. Forty two villiages are reported to have been destroyed and all the Christian inhabitants killed. TIRING OF THE WAR. BERLIN, Feb. 5. Servians and Mon tenegrins have begun to lose their enthusiasm over the Balkan war and the Servian government will be compelled to resort to conscription if the tde is beginning to turn against the allies, according to a telegram received today from Belgrade. Thousands of Servian troops are being sent to the aid of the Montenegrins in Scutari and to the assistance of the Bulgarians investing AdrianopleInfluential members of the national assembly informed Premier Pasitch that the populace in the interior of Servia is against a renewal of war. CIVIL SERVICE EXAM. To Be Held At Post Office March 8. Civil service examinations will be held at the local ios toff ice March 8. for the position of clerk and mail carrier. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and AS. No married woman will be accepted as applicant for either position, though this does not apply to women who are divorced or who are not living with their husbajids. -

NUMBER OF BIRTHS

Births Exceed Deaths in City But in County Death , Rate Is High. In the report for the month of January, Dr. King, county health officer, stated that there were 56 cases, of. scarlet fever in Wayne county outside the--city of .Richmond; 34 cases of measles were reported City Health Officer Davis reported that there were 41 cases of scarlet fever and 23 cases of measles in the city for th month. Dr. King's report shows that there were twenty-two deaths in Wayne county outside of the towns for the month of January and for the same length of time in the same territory there were only thirteen births. Dr. King gave the reason for this as being due to the fact that all deaths at Easthaven and the Reid Memorial hospital come in this list, while no births are reported from either of these institutions. In the city there were forty-six births and thirty-eight deaths were reported. Dr. King stated that he believed that most of the deaths .reported for the month of January were due to tuberculosis, while heart trouble and other organic diseases caused many. Few of the deaths were from contagious diseases. The Monthly Bulletin of the State Board of Health, gives Richmond's death rate for 1912 as 12.8 per one thousand population. This is somewhat higher than the rate for 1911, which is reported as 11.5. Dr. T. Henry Davis stated that the death rate for 1912 was about the average death rate for cities over the country and that 19118 death rate was unusually low. He stated that the general average death rate for cities is about 13 per thousand of population. The contagious diseases were reported as follows: scarlet fever, 56 cases; measles, 34 cases; whooping cough, 11 cases; smallpox, 2 cases; typhoid fever, 1 case; diphtheria, 2 cases. WILLIAMS BOOSTS Thinks Old Teachers Should Be Cared for Many Veterans in Richmond. Judging from the sentiment expressed at the state legislature, the teachers' pension bill, which is now pending before that body, will be passed, according to County School Supt. Williams, who has been in Indianapolis for several days working in behalf of the bill. A measure pensioning teachers in cities of forty thousand or more was presented to the session yesterday, but representatives from districts containing cities from 20,000 to 40.000 population attempted to have the bill amended so as ot have the measure apply to such class cities. There are eleven cities which would be affected if the bill is so amended and the representatives of all these cities are favorable to the plan, according to Mr. Williams. The pension plan provides for a pension for all teachers in cities, the size of which will be regulated by the bill, who have taught for a period of twenty-five years or more. If teachers have taught for forty years they are compelled to retire. Two-thirds of the money for the pension fund is paid by the teachers and one-third will be provided by raising the tax one cent on every $100 of taxable city property. After teachers have taught for a period of over twenty-five years, they are entitled to a pension Mr. Williams believes. "Many times students are handicapped by old teachers who do not adopt the modern customs and who are retained by the school board in spite of their inefficiency as a reward for long and faithful services." he said. "Should the school board act according to their own judgment and discharge some of. the older teachers, who really are incapable of teaching, business men who went to school to the same teachers would resent the action of the board and raise a storm of protest There are four teachers who have taught In Richmond for a period of forty years andmore than twenty who have taught for twenty-five years or more. DEUTERS TO SPEAK AT CHURCH TONIGHT Captain and Mrs. Deuter, of the Sel- ! vation Army, have been studying couditlons in this city for some time past and will tell of their observations at the North A Street Friends church to- ! night at 7:30 o'clock. "Captain . and Mrs. Deuter are in a position to give accurate information as to conditions jln this city.

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Traveling Man Found Dead in Hotel Barnhardt Died in Office. Harry E.Chapin, 52. Jackson. Mich., died at the Westcott Hotel yesterday afternoon, death being due to heart failure. Chapin arrived in this cityMonday evening. He walked to Knollenberg's store yesterday morning and while there was taken seriously ill and was taken to hi room at the hotel. A physician attended him but because of the nature of his illness could afford him very little relief. He was well known among traveling men. The local order of Masons held short services at the Pennsylvania station this morning. The deceased had been suffering from heart trouble for several years and had been warned not to carry heavy suit cases. The exertion of carrying them yesterday resulted in his death, according to Coroner Pierce. A brother of Mr. Chapin arrived here last night and took charge of the body. Mr. Chapin has been in this city several times before. He was a salesman for the Crown Corset company of New York City. His body was discovered by one of the employes of Knollenberg's store who went to his room to inquire as to his condition. His hand was stretched toward his medicine which was on a small table near his bed. Dies At Hospital. James A. Wintersteen. 56, a well known expressmen died at Reid Memorial hospital at 4:30 o'clock this morning, death being the result of injuries sustained February 1 while driving over the North Thirteenth street crossing. Mr. Wintersteen was struck by a train. Immediately after the accident he was removed to the hospital. Several ribs were broken and his left hand was so badly mangled that it became necessary to amputate all fingers on that hand. A weak heart also contributed to his death. "Wintersteen has been a resident of this city for several years and had a large acquaintance. He lived West of the city. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Mrs. L. L. Lamb, and two brothers, both of New Castle, Ind., and a sister of Camden, Ohio. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 9:00 o'clock from the Doan and Klute parlors. Friends may call Thursday afternoon and evening. Rev. Lightbourn will have charge of the services. The body will be shipped to Simon Chapel, Ohio, Friday morning at 10 o'clock where burial will be held. The deceased weighed 310 pounds and it was necessary to build a special coffin for his body. Mayor Finds Body. Although he worked steadily until last night and only complained of a slight cold, Barney Barnhardt. 50, was found dead on a couch at the Richmond Garage, North Seventh street, at 9 o'clock this morning. Mr. Barnhardt has been in the employ of Mayor W. W. Zimmerman for about six years at the livery .barn on North Seventh street and later at the mayor's garage. At 10 o'clock last night Dr. Zimmerman asked the man as to his condition and he complained of a cold. It is believed that his death was due to heart trouble. As far as can be ascertained he has no relatives in this city, the only known relation being a daughter whose address is not known. Caveny Funeral. The body of John Caveny of Indi anapolis formerly of this city, who died Monday morning will be brought here Thursday afternoon for burial. Burial will be in Earlham cemetery Thursday. The casket will be opened In order that friends and relatives may view the body. Short services will be held at the cemetery. Caveny was formerly proprietor of a livery stable on Ft. Wayne avenue. He had many friends in this locality, having been a resident of Richmond for many years. SLAYS AtlD SUICIDES Double Crime of An Illinois Man. (National News Association) PLANO, IlL, Feb. 5 Emil Olsen today shot and killed his wife, fired a shot at his. daughter and then committed suicide with the same weapon. The Olsens recently separated and yesterday Mrs. Olsen applied for divorce. Olsen became furious, went to his wife's home and without warning began firing. Their three children witnessed the double tragedy. DIES IN ENGLAND (National Xws Annotation) LONDON, Feb. 5. Bradley Martin, the well known American millionaire, husband of Mrs. Bradley Martin, famous for her brilliant society functions, died at his residence in Chesterfield Gardens todax of pneumonia.

Confessions of Parker Brothers read Before Investigating Body Saloonists Testify About Quarrel.

SELF DEFENSE PLEA HARDLY PLAUSIBLE Wives Visit the Men At Coun-j ty Jail Have Little to Say! Concerning Killing on Sat-! urday Night. The January term of the Wayne county grand jury began the probe of the White murder case this morning and a large number of witnesses wre summoned to testify as to their knowl edge of the crime. The probe will continue tomorrow and it Is not expected that an indict ment will be returned until tomorrow afternoon. Indictments will be returned against both Bert and Clarence Parker, it is expected. Though according to the confessions of both men. Clarence Parker was the man who struck Irvin Waits the fatal blow last Saturday night on North A street between Seventh and Fight streets,1 an Indictment will be returned against Bert Parker charging him with being an accessory to the crime, it is believed. ; Witnesses who will testify before the grand jury allege that they saw Clarence Parker walking north down Eighth street several rods ahead of his brother Bert, previous to the murder. Their evidence may alter the Indictments of the grand Jury and result in only one true bill being returned, which will charge Clarence with murder in the first degree. . I Saloonists Testify. 1 Proprietors of saloons where the arguments between the men started were before the grand jury to testify as to the quarrel - over . a game of cards. Several men who were in Miller's saloon at the time of the argument were also supoenaed. The statements in the confessions of the two men, which state that Parker struck White with his fist knocking him down, is doubted by some of. the authorities. . It is not believed that he could strike a . blow which would knock the victim to the ground and; break his jaw bone. Parker either used a brick or some kind of a slug to kill him and after beating him the way he did. it is believed that he bad knowledge of his death when he left, him. The men are now held at the county jail without bond. They hare at tempted to employ legal counsel, though the attorneys sought by the men have not stated positively tha they will take the case. Self Defense Plea? Self defense will be the only plaus ible defense. However, the fact thatj White's hands were found in bis. pockets will not strengthen their case on this ground. It is alleged by Clarence; Parker that White started to take; off his coat to defend himself or start) the attack. It was while In the act of taking off his coat that the fatal! blow was struck, according to Parker,! who admits he kicked him after he fell to the ground unconscious from! the effects of the blow. j The wives of the two men visited, them at the county jail last evening.! Both men seemed to regret their deeds! but have very little to say concerning it. Clarence Parker realizes the seriousness of the crime which he has committed and begins to show effects of strain. His face is pale and he drops his eyes when talked to. Though, according to the confessions of both of the accused men, Bert Parker is innocent of having taken any active part in the crime he is believed to have gone with his brother to Torbeck's saloon on North Eighth street, where the two men contrived tne plot to murder their victim. Believe Bsrt Guilty. Some of the authorities believe he was actually with his brother when the crime was committed, and if Clarence had needed help would have given it. Others believe both men participated in the murder and that Bert helped to kill White. The confessions of both men were read to the grand jury and Chief Gormon. who was instrumental In procuring the confessions testified before that body. The relatives of the murdered man have filed articles at the court house asking that the Dickinson Trust company be appointed administrator of his estate. He had several small insurance policies. DAMAGES AWARDED CATHOLIC PRIEST (National Kewi Association) OGDKNSBURG. NVw York. Feb. 5. The Kev. Father Klauder (Roman Catholic) was awarded f 16,000 damages for false imprisonment by a jury today. The defendants in the action were Bishop Henry Gabriel of the Roman Catholic diocese of Ogdenburg and others, wbo. caused him to be confined in an insane prison when , Jhe refused to relinquish, his pariah.