Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 38, Number 131, 12 April 1913 — Page 1

o RIGHMOMD A AMTJM AND SUN-TELEGRAM hrouxxxvm. Moutsi RICHMOND, IND SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 12, 1913 SINGLE COPY 2 CENTS

FJTT

CURSES AND SOBS FOLLOW

RAIDS

TuDAY

foPhite Slave Committee Sends Officers Into Chicago Cafes Todays ancUa Big Haul Made. feLL CLASSES WERE SCOOPED INTO NET W Peoria Woman, Who Said She Was a Reformer "Back Home," One of Tearful Witnesses Captured. (National Kewi Association) CHICAGO, April 12 Unexpected raids on cafes in several iparts of Chicago brought more khan a score of witnesses before Ithe Illinois senate white slave (committee at a midnight hearing. The witnesses who were (brought in on forthwith subpoejias suddenly demanding their ipresence before the committee vere cabaret entertainers, proprietors, regular patrons and "respectable people," who said they were slumming. In a south side cafe the officers interrupted a muscle dance which was delighting a large crowd of men and women. The names of the patrons of the jlaces raided were withheld by orders of Lieutenant Governor O'Hara, chairman of the committee. In Roy Jones' cafe one woman attempted to leap through a window. Another fell on her knees and wept when a photographer took a flashlight picture. A man jammed a roll of bills Into an officer's hand and said, "here, my good man, take this and let my party out of here." The "committee was in session until B:00 'clock. A woman who said she was from Peoria, 111., and was one of 'the leading reformers of her home city wept piteously until assured that her name would not be published. Natalie, aged 18, who disowned any Dther name, was brought from Rectors, where she was doing a tango dance. She said her partner embraced her rather closely during their dances but denied that they were licentious or vile. Following testimony that 'obscene songs were sung in Roy Jones cafe, the committee decided to ask Mayor Harrison to close the place. A man and woman followed from a midnight supper at a downtown cafe to a North Clark street hotel were arrested. They will be summoned before the committee today. When Lieutenant Governor O'Hara tdjurned the sensational session, he Baid, "we are after the smut songs. We are on the trail of the animal dance. We believe these are two of the reasons why young girls go wrong." Several of the men were in evening dress and many of the women in ballroom gowns with faces flushed with wine, and these together with the regular cafe patrons were summoned to appear before the committee this afternoon. DATES FOR MUSICAL T FIXED. AS YET - Reports on Coming Event Made At Meeting Yesterday Afternoon. A meeting of the Richmond Music Association was held yesterday afternoon and plans were inaugurated for the musical to be given by the society next month. The date has not been fixed though it is probable that it will be given on the afternoon of May 22 and the afternoon and evening of May 23 unless it seriously conflicts with the banquet of the Commercial club which will be held the latter part of next month. The afternoon entertainment will be featured by the initial appearance of the high school chorus which is being trained under the direction of Prof. R. C. Sloan, musical director of the schools of this city. The entertainment of the first evening will 'be selections by the high school orchestra. Some excellent selections are being practiced by the organization in anticipation of the event. The last of the series will be the appearance of the Richmond Symphony orchestra under the direction of Prof. Lebo of Hamilton. This is expected to be the most popular attraction. Prof. Lebo is enthusiastic over the work of the Richmond Symphony orchestra and states this organization is , in position to sustain its well earned Reputation, ,,,,,,, .

HERE IS A KING WHO IS A REGULAR FIGHTER

This picture shows King Nicholas, the aged ruler of Montenegro, who has refused to -obey taerdemandrof the powers that he raise his siege at Scutari. When the ultimatum" came from Austria, which country was backed by the Powers, the King said: "I will enter Scutari or not return alive to- Cettinje." King Nicholas has several times been reoprted dead, and hot long ago it was said he had been assassinated. In many ways he is the most amazing of European rulers. ' Although he has suffered much illness, and is constantly surrounded by enemies his courage has never wavered, and he is in direct command of his remarkably brave army of fighting men.

POPE SUFFERED A RELAPSE AT Bulletin Says His Holiness Has Been Attacked With a Fresh Cold. BULLETIN (National News Association) ROME, April 12. This evening the Pope's fever was 103. This is the highest his temperature has gone during his present illness. The previous high mark was 100.4 degrees. ROME, Italy, April 12. Pope Pius suffered a relapse at noon today. The first official bulletin was issued at 5:30 o'clock and stated that His Holiness had been attacked with a fresh cold coupled with bronchial and catarrhal symptoms. There also was a high fever. The bulletin concluded by saying that the Pope's condition was not "dangerously serious." TWO COWS BOUGHT FOR COUNTY FARM Acting on the recommendation of the grand jury that cows be purchased for the county infirmary in sufficient numbers as to supply the inmates of the institution with butter and milk. Supt. Brumfield purchased two cows today. It is probable that more cows will be purchased. The commissioners went to the infirmary today and viewed the havoc done by the recent floods. A logs of approximately $3,000 is recorded by the commissioners. EVANS IS "ISOLATED Appeals to Works Board to Make Repairs. Jonathan C. Evans, who lives in the river bottom south of the Starr Piano company's factories, has notified B. A. Kennepohl, president of the board of works that he is completely shut off from the city as the roads have been destroyed by the floods through the river bottom and the foot bridge which Evans ordinarily used to cross the river has been destroyed. Evans asked that the roads be repaired and that another foot bridge be placed across the river as he is unable to get groceries and supplies into bis home. According to Mr. Kennepohl, the damage which is done every year around the property has cost the city a great deal. The city will be forced to rebuild the road and replace the foot bridge at pncet

NOON

I f$&fzf 'H Ni :

WATER

WORKS

PLANS LARGE STOCK ISSUE It was reported today that there will be a meeting of the stockholders of the Richmond City Water Works company next week, at which time It is probable that a $400,000 issue of preferred stock will be authorized. It is understood this action will be taken to take up the corporation's present bond issue, to provide treasury stock and to meet the expenses of the various improvements the company has announced it will make. Superintendent Howard Dill stated this afternoon that a stockholders meeting was to be held but he did not announce the date of the meeting. He also said that he had no statement to make at this time concerning the meeting, but referred to a statement he had made a few days ago in which he announoed the company would within a short time make arrangements to finance the various improvements to the company's service. E. G. Hibberd, one of the principal stockholders of the company, stated this afternoon that he had nothing to say at this time concerning the meeting of the stockholders but that after the meeting had been held a statement would be given out to the public. Among the principal improvements the company proposes to make are an additional water main into the city from the pumping station, an additional pump and more hydrants. EARTHQUAKE 2 WESTERN STATES Lasted Several Minutes However, No Serious Damage Was Done. (National News Association) SALT LAKE CITY, April It. An earthquake which lasted several Bee-' onds shook this city, the whole of Utah and southeastern Idaho earty today. No serious damage was reported. Telephone operators on the fifth floor of the telephone building said that their hanging transmitters swung like pendulums for nearly a raiauta,

SHOOK

CAUCUS JAKES UP A SUGUBJCHEDULE Crisis in Underwood Tariff Program Is Reached Today.

(National News Association) WASHINGTON, April 12. The crisis In the Underwood tariff program was reached today when the Democratic caucus took up the sugar schedule. Sugar is one of the best revenue producers and under the Payne law brings in over $50,000,000 a year. The estimated revenue under the Underwood bill would be $37,000,000 annually, a 25 per cent reduction being planned. The total revenue which the Underwood bill is expected to raise Is $267,000,000 a year. There is a strong sentiment among Democrats for putting sugar on the free list Immediately Instead of at the end of three years as planned by the Underwood bill. Representative Hardwick's amendment putting sugar on the free list immediately, many Democrats believe will be accepted despite President Wilson's declaration in favor of the Underwood program and if the motion prevails the ways and means committee will be compelled to devise some means of making up the $37,000,000 deficiency which will result. Rep. Broussard offered an amendment for a rate of 1.4 on sugar. Five members of the Louisiana delegation will vote against the Underwood bill on its final passage if sugar Is free listed, or if the Underwood provision is adopted by the caucus. COMMUNICATION IS RESTORED IN CITY (National News Association) SIOUX CITY, la., April 12. Communication between this city and the outside world was partly restored today after a record breaking snowstorm which did over $50,000 damage to telephone and telegraph wires. Street car traffic in Sioux City was completely tied up and railroad trains were several hours delayed. Fifteen inches of snow was on the ground here today. OFFICIAL SECURES MARRIAGE LICENSE Elias Hoover, president of the Wayne county council obtained a marriage license this afternoon to wed Mary Louiza Lucinda Ge bring, aged 1 years. This will be the third marriage of Mr. Hoover,

SAMPLES OF WATER TAKEN By CRAVENS

Deputy State Chemist Secures Twelve Samples of Water From Reservoir, Galleries and Water Taps. OFFICER ADVISES BOILING OF WATER Explanation Given As to Why Proper Percolation Could Not Be Secured After Heavy Rains. "It is absolutely essential that drinking water be boiled. This Is no guess work. Persons not heeding the warning of the health authorities may contract disease." Dr. T. Henry Davis, city health officer. Deputy State Chemist Cravens, who came to Richmond yesterday to examine the water supply here, took twelve samples of the water used by the consumers in this city to the state laboratory to determine whether or not the water is now contaminated or if the infected water, which might have been surface water, has now been drawn off. His report win be returned to Health Officer Davis and Howard Dill of the water works company, Monday. H. A. DHL superintendent of the water works company, stated today that the water which was examined early this week may have been run out of the pipes by this time. It is not probable that any of the water sources or galleries are permanently Infected with bacilli. Mr. Dill believes that the large amount of water which was left on the ground during the heavy rains at the time of the floods rushed through the gravel with such rapidity that it was not percolated properly. With the conditions normal, the water-Is-percolated through th -gravel and stone around the galleries and la as pure as spring water when It Is drawn from the galleries. If the theory that the large amount of water soaking into the ground surrounding the galleries with such rapidity that it was not percolated, Is true, it Is probable that by this time the water sources are now furnishing pure water. This will be determined by the state chemists. To Mr. Dill, State Chemist Cravens stated that the same condition of the water exists all over this state and other states where the amount of water which fell during the last week of March was too great to permit proper percolation through the gravel before reaching the water sources. The state department of chemistry, according to Mr. Cravens, under H. E. Barnard, head state chemist, is working day and night in an endeavor to protect the people from epidemics of diseases which might be contracted by the consumers from Infected water. The twelve samples which Mr. Cravens took to Indianapolis were taken from each of the water galleries, from the pumping station, reservoir and from water taps In the city. By taking water from these different places, it may be determined whether or not the Infection exists in the water galleries or sources of water supply, or is merely contained In water which has been standing in the pipes and mains since the repair of the water main which was dynamited on April 3. SUFFRAGETTE GAINS RELEASEFHQM JAIL Mrs. Pankhurst Suffered a Physical Collapse Refused to Eat. (National News Association) LONDON'. April 12. Mrs. Emmaline Pankhurst, leader of the militant suffragettes who was serving a threeyear sentence for inciting women to violence, was released from jail today after serving nine days of her sentence. Mrs. Pankhurst's release was brought about by a physical collapse resulting from her hunger strike. Not a mouthful of solid food passed her lips during that time. Her condition was declared to be very serious. Sylvia Pankhurst, her daughter, had her removed to a private nursing room. The daughter said that her mother had been subjected to brutal treatment by physicians and wardresses who attempted to feed her forcibly. The order on which Mrs. Pankhurst was released requires her to be returned to jail when she regains her health. Phylis Brady and Millicent Dean, two suffragettes arrested for carrying Implements of destruction, were today sentenced to six months in JaiL Militants at Doncaster today poured acid Into the letter boxes in the post office, destroying a large quantity of mail matter. . . '

SENDS CHECK FOR FLOOD SUFFERERS

John B. Dottgan today received a letter from Frank McNutt. a former Richmond man. enclosing a check for $2 SO to b placed tn the fund being raised in this city for the relief of the Indiana and Ohio flood victims. The check was sent from Lisbon. Portugal, where Mr. and Mrs. McNutt have been spending the winter. Mr. McNutt said he had been eagerly scanning the reports of the disaster and was relieved to find no mention of any serious damage being dene to his native city. He said he was confident the Whitewater river was too well behaved to indulge in any such antics. Mr. McNutt formerly was in the American diplomatic service and at one time was a chamberlain at the Vatican in Rome, during the regency of the late Pope Leo. He is a confirmed traveler and is an historical writer of note. A few years ago he purchased an old castle in the Tyrolean Alps which he and his wife make their summer home. Three or four years ago he spent several weeks in Richmond reading proof on an historical work he had just written. He has always taken a keen interest in his native city despite the fact that he has spent little time in Richmond for over a score of years. He is the grandson of the late Andrew F. Scott who organized the Second National bank and was president of it at his death. ROB 2 RESTAURANTS OF FOODAND MONEY Fifteen Italians and Negroes Raid Eating Places on E Street. MAKE THEIR GETAWAY At Railroad Restaurant $7 in Money Taken From Cash Register. While waiting for a train to Day ton, fifteen Italians and negroes invaded, the Railroad and Pennsylvania Depot restaurants early this morning, appropriating a large amount of food on the display Bhelves and 7 from the cash register at the Railroad restaurant. The men came into the city from Chicago and were bound for Dayton to assist in the work there of cleaning up. The gang first entered tbe Railroad restaurant and proceeded behind the counter where lay a great quantity of sandwiches, fruit and other articles. Not heeding the remonstrances of the only clerk then on duty, they appropriated every thing in sight filling their pockets. After rifling the cash register to the amount of $7. they proceeded on their way to the Pennsylvania Depot restaurant. Here they tried their same tactics. However their operation had not gone very far when they were interrupted by the presence of Patrolman Menke. At sight of the blue coat, each man made a hasty retreat leaving the excited waiters and clerks to relate the jumbled story of the "Invasion." These same men are reported to have raided a restaurant in Ixgansport. They managed to make their getaway and escape arrest here. IS T New York Commercial Company Has Liabilities of Five Million. (National Ntws Association) NEW YORK. April 12. The New York Commercial company, rubber dealers, today filed a petition In bankruptcy with liabilities exceeding $5,000,000 and no assets. The concern was one of the largest of its kind in the world with branches in London, Boston. Akron and Para, Brazil. Inability to raise sufficient funds to make payments due within a few days was the reason for the bankruptcy proceedings. Several weeks ago banks on which the firm relied withdrew their support. The company is a Virginia corporation and a receiver has been appointed at Norfolk. PRESIDENT WILSON SENDS NOMINATIONS (National Xews Association) WASHINGTON. April 12. President Wilson today sent to the senate a large number of nominations, among them the following: To be assistant secretary of state Dudley Field M alone of New York. To be councillor for the department of state John B. Moore, of New York. THE WEATHER STATE AND LOCAL Rain this afternoon. Sunday fair with rising temperature.

RUBBER

COMPANY

BANKRUP

JURY FINDS

O.G. NOT GUILTY Cases Against Manager and' Two Operators Dismissed Theater Will Open Tomorrow, It Is Said. OTHER THEATERS MAY FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE Reller Says It Is Probable Nothing Will Be Done If Performances Are Given Under Same Conditions. A verdict of not guilty was returned by the Jury last night, in the case of Omer G. Murray, owner of the Murrette and Murray theaters, charged with violating the Sunday amusement act on April 6. when performances of the Murrette motion picture theater were given after the owner, Mr. Murray and the manager. E. G. Davidson had been warned that they were acting in direct violation of the law. The case which was tried before the jury in city court yesterday, required the entire day for the hearing, the jury receiving the case at 4:30 and returning the verdict at 5:40 o'clock. E. O. Davidson, manager of the Murrette theater, stated today that another benefit performance will be given there tomorrow afternoon for the flood sufferers of Indiana towns. Other motion picture theater owners will probably fall in line with the policy, adopted by O. G. Murray. Six ballots were required before a verdict was returned, in five ballots nine jurors standing for acquittal and three for conviction. Before returning the verdict, the jury called for the state statutes and the court and lawyers in the case, but were 'refused as this is contrary to law. In the arguments of the case, scripture quotations were used by the attorneys. Extracts from the Bible were quoted and misquoted and the defendant was compared with Biblical characters by both. , the -attorney.. Xor.-tb , defense and the prosecuting attorney. After short instructions to the jury when the arguments had been completed. Mayor Zimmerman stated "The Jury will now adjourn to elect one of Its members president. A. W. Gregg was elected foreman of the jury. Dismiss Other Cases. The cases against E. G. Davidson, manager of the Murrette and Lawrence Feasel and Raymond Milling, operators, were dismissed oa the motion of Prosecuting Attorney Reller. These men were employed at the theater at the time when the benefit performances were given on Sunday, April 6. O. G. Murray denied this morning that he had made the statement that he was in favor of a wide open town. "While talking to Mr. Reller," stated Mr. Murray, "I asked him why he had not stopped the lecture, to which adj mission was charged, last Sunday af ternoon. Mr. Reller then asked me why I had not made out an affidavit for the arrest of the persons giving the affair. I replied that it was none of my business and that 1 was not opposed to such entertainments. "I am in favor of having an open town but am opposed to having resorts, saloons, vaudeville, or legitimate theatrical performances on Sunday. "If the state law bad passed allow ing regular theatrical performances on Sunday, I would not have opened the Murray theater or Gennett theater on Sunday as it would not pay me to do so. "In the case of motion pictures It la different as persons who would object to vaudeville, find no fault in motion pictures and as many people would attend the motion picture theaters on Sunday as during the week. Tb wrong construction was placed on the statement which I made to Prosecuting Attorney Reller." Arcade May Follow. In speaking of the opening of motion picture theaters in Richmond on Sunday. Roy Parks, manager of tbs Arcade theater stated, "I do not know as yet, just what the policy of my theater will be, but I will probably fall in line should the other theater owners follow the policy of Mr. Murray. I believe that it would be aa excellent thing for the motion plcturs theaters to show pictures on Sunday and give the proceeds to charitable organizations of the city. In this way, a means would be provided by which the charities would have plenty of money with which to conduct their work in Richmond and the citizens would to a great extent be relieved of the burden of caring for the poor." Will Not Appeal. When informed that performance! would be given tomorrow at the Murrette theater. Prosecuting Attorney Reller said. "If the performance is given under the same conditions as last Sunday, I do not believe that any thing will be done in the matter. The jury decided that Mr. Murray was not guilty of a violation of the law and for that reason I do not believe that there la any use making any arrests and repeating the case. I will not appeal the case to circuit court. I was perfectly satisfied with the Jury which decided the cue yesterday.'

MURRAY