Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 38, Number 236, 12 August 1913 — Page 1

RICHMOND PAJ ADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM VOL. XXXVIII. NO. 236 RICHMOND, IND., TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 12, 1913 SINGLE COPY 2 CENTS

SULZER'S FATE TO BE DETERMINED AT A MEETING TODAY

Ppponents Say Resolution to Impeach Governor Will Be Passed. DESPERATE FIGHT New York Governor With Back-to tjie Wall Is Giving Battle Now. (National News Association) ALBANY, N. Y., Aug. 12. Governor William Sulzer's political life hung in the balance today. Faced by a hostile legislature, with his back to the wall, the governor fought with more vigor than he had pressed into any other contest in his long political career. Before the assembly convened to vote on the resolution that Sulzer should be impeached for "high crimes and misdemeanors" for the alleged private use of political funds and speculations in Wall street, opponents of the governor claimed to have enough votes to pass the resolution. Democrats opposed to Governor SulEer today appointed committees to see that every member was in his seat Republicans May Aid Him. Assemblyman Schatt, a Progressive, and Louis Gibbs. an independent Democrat, were the two nominal leaders of the pro-Sulzer forces and they relied upon a good following of Republicans in their fight. Although eleven o'clock was the hour set for the convening of the assembly, up until noon, that body had not been called to order. The spectators' galleries were crowded, among those present being Mrs." Sulzer. A conservative estimate by unbiased politicians was tnat seven of the thirty-three senators would vote against the impeachment resolution. The figure of William Sulzer, the self-made man whose appearance is a composite picture of Henry Clay and Abraham Lincoln, made a pathetic picture among the army of battling politicians. After a few hours of restless sleep, the governor appeared on the veranda of the executive mansion and for some time, strode up and down with no companion but his faithful dog. Patsy. Mr. Sulzer announced through his secretary that he would have no statements to make until the impeachment matter is settled. As the assemblymen were taking their places, two messengers from the executive chambers circulated among the members and notified a number of them that Governor Sulzer desired to see them. DELAYED SHIPMENT PREVENT FILLING Owing to the delayed shipment of machinery to be used in the construction of the spillway and in operating the headgates on the great dam above Morton Lake, the contemplated filling of the latter, following a heavy rainstorm like yesterdays, will necessarily be postponed until final completion of the dam. The Board of Directors of the Morton Lake and Park compa.oave considered the advisability ofvthe present stage of Whitewater river and have found It unsafe to lower the river at present in order to fill the lake, thereby reducing the power supply urnished the Light and Power companies. The three mile lake, surrounded with many cottages will afford much reoreation and pleasure to those who seek the benefits of Morton Park. PROBABLE PROTEST BY LOCAL EAGLES Members of the local Eagles' lodge are awaiting the arrival of Adam Elstro, official representative and other members who attended the convention of the Grand Aerie at Baltimore last week to hear their final report. A few have returned, but the majority of the Richmond members who attended the event are making visits in other places before returning home. The closing feature of the convention was the presentation of a silver Service valued at $1,000, to William J. Brennan of Pittsburg, who Is the retiring grand worthy president The Eagles of Richmond hoped this year that their team, which participated In the competitive drill in, exemplification of the ritual, would be eligible for money prizes, but like last year, although a protest was filed, their team was placed outside of the money. It Is possfble that another protest will be filed. PILOT SYSTEM FOR . MEASURING OF GAS According to the contract between the Light Heat and Power company and the Logan Natural Gas and Fuel company the Pilot system of measuring natural gas is to be installed by the latter corporation. The branch main line, right of way for which has already been secured, will run from the city limits to the principal main west of Hollansburg, Ohio. Plans and specifications for pipe extensions in the city by the Light Heat fend Power company are now being drawn and all preliminary arrangepsU ara completed.

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MISS FLORENCE BROWN. DALLAS, Tex., Aug 12. The authorities working on the mystery in connection with Miss Floncence Brown, the pretty 20-year old stenographer, found in a pool of blood in real estate office where she was employed, are now working on the theory that some one who knew Miss Brown and was familiar with the real estate office committeed the murder. The crime has created a sensation in the Southwest, and it is rumored that the William J. Burns detective agency has been called in on the case.

THINK DIRECT OVERTURES MADE TO HUER TA SHOR TL Y

Lind Expects to Gain An Audience For Himself to Present the Statement Made By President Wilson. (National News Association) WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 The direct overtures of the United States government to the Huerta administration and the tender of American aid in the effort to restore peace in Mexico, is expected to be transmitted by Envoy Lind to the Mexico national palace shortly. Today is the period in which it is hoped Lind will get on solid ground and be able to prepare himself for a positive step towards the achievement of his mission. Strong intimation came from the administration circles today, that Lind's plan is a dual one, centering in the Idea of mediation and also upholding a constitutional election during an armistice between the opposing forces. One of Drawbacks. Under the Mexican constitution, Huerta would not be eligible to be a candidate at the election, now being provisional president. For this reason his opposition to at least one feature of the plan may be anticipated. Word that all was quiet and peaceful in Mexico City came from acting Ambassador O'Shaughnessy today. Naval authorities are preparing to transport 124 refugees from the east coast of Mexico to Galveston. A reassuring note was received by President Wilson from Mr. O'Shaughnessy saying that not the slightest antagonism to Mr. Lind has been shown in the Mexican capitol. LIND IS CAUTIOUS. MEXICO CITY. Aug. 12 Special A WOMAN ASSISTS TWO AUTO BANDITS (National News Association) CHICAGO, Aug. 12. Assisted by a pretty young woman, two automobile bandits today raided the cafe of George Angelica, obtained jewelry worth $1.150 and $75 in cash. Angelica was counting his money when a young man and a young woman entered the reai door. He refused to serve them because it was after closing hours, but the young woman pleaded so prettily that he went to the icebox for a bottle of champagne. When he turned about he faced a large revolver and another young man. The three fled in an automobile after relieving Mm of his valuables.

Envoy John E. Lind, sent to Mexico City by President Wilson, is making himself thoroughly acquainted with conditions throughout Mexico. The watchword of the present situation is caution, as Mr. Lind and the attaches of tlie U. S. Embassy fear that a hasty step will cause complete failure of the special envoy's mission. It was reported, although not officially confirmed, that Nelson O'-. Shaughnessy, charge d'affaires of the Lnited States embassy, had contrived to arrange an official visit at the Na tional Palace today. It was assumed in some quarters that he might then present to President Huerta or foreign minister "Aldape the note which was given to him by Envoy Lind. Mr. Lind called at the United States embassy today where he was again closeted with William Bayard Hale and Charge ' O'Shaughnessy. It was assumed that Dr. Hale and Mr. O'Shaughnessy are engaged in laying before Ex-Gov. Lind a complete and thorough statement of political conditions in the republic, especially in Mexico City. Strictly adhering to his announced program of silence, Mr. Lind refused to say anything about his instructions from Washington. A number of official Washington dispatches were received at the United States embassy from Washington during the morning and it was presumed that some of these were addressed to Mr. Lind and contained further instructions from President Wilson or Secretary of State Bryan. To the layman it seemed today that the Mexican situation stood still rather than showing improvement although to official eyes the lack of any direct hostile action by Mexico or Mexicans was an exceptionally good omen. NEW HEAT RECORDS REPORTED IN KANSAS (National News Association) KANSAS CITY, Aug. 12. New heat records were reported today from several cities In Kansas. Showers in some parts of Missouri, Oklahoma and Kansas failed to break the general wave of heat that has gripped this section of the country for more than a week. At South Bend, Kansas, a maxi mum temperature of 110 was reported for yesterday . Joplin, Mo., reported 106 and Oklamoma City, 102. This morning clouds hung low over Kansas City and the temperature was 85. A light shower during the night brought some relief In the city. :

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CITY WAS VISITED BY A HEAVY STORM? FLOOD IN STREETS Several Streets in South End Looked Like Scenes in Venice.

YOUTHS USE CANOES Waters Enter Number of Basements and Considerable Loss Caused. Richmond was visited by the heaviest rain storm of the season yesterday, over a half inch of rain falling within a half-hour's time and streets in several parts of the city were flooded and many basements filled. During the night there were two other heavy rain storms. What small damage was done in the city was offset by the benefit the crops received from the downpours. In the south end a miniature flood caused by the crowding of the waters from the east hill and the inadequate sewerage system, filled several streets with two feet of swift rushing water, overflowed the sidewalks to impassibility for some time and made cesspools of sewerage in the cellars throughout the district. A loss which has been as yet unestimated, was sustained by Walter Bullerdick, when the swift water poured into the cellar of his grocery at South Seventeenth and C streets, filling it, damaging potatoes, vegetables and other staple goods stored there. Canoes on Flooded Streets. On North C street where the sewers could carry away only a small part of the heavy downpour, several boys who had made canoes for use on Morton lake took advantage of the unusually deep water and gave them their initial dipping up and down several squares of the streets, where boating was great sport for some time The cellars of the Adam H. Bartel Co., of 911 North E street where a heavy loss was sustained just a year ago when a cloudburst visited the city resulting in the bringing of an action in the circuit court against the city, which suit is still pending, were slightly flooded again yesterday afternoon. Mr.- Bartel said that an investi gation of the inadequacy of the sewer system there should be made as early as possible and prompt remedies provided. A horse belonging to the HooverBond Co. sank in belly deep at South 16th and B streets where a new sewer had recently been filled in. After an hour's work by means of heavy ropes, the unfortunate animal was extricated, completely coated with gray, slimy mud. It was said that the horse of Fred Charles, the city engineer, had shared a similar fate along the same street. Waters Rose Very High. On Eleventh street between South B and South C streets, the water rose to the first step leading to the thresholds of the homes. It was feared for a time that great damage would be done to the yards, and the flower beds in that section of the city. The gradual rise of water caused by the continued downpour also caused the women to think about removing rugs and carpets l from the first floors of their homes The sewers were filled to overflowing by the draining of the hilly eastern section so that the surface waters from South Twelfth to South Eighth streets, formed a large lake of filthy sewerage, wrom which there was no relief until the rain ceased and the hill section was drained. The residents in the flooded section were very much aggravated yesterday over the threatening situation and will demand that the city provide some relief. Reproduce Flood Scenes. Following the receding of the waters, the scenes were similar to those witnessed in Dayton, Middletown and Hamilton, the residents, in disgust, got out their shovels and hoes and wheelbarrows, cleared away-the muck and slime and with the aid of garden hose sidewalks were again made presenta-1 ble. North C street was badlv tutted ! badly gutted! by the terrifio force of the water,

Street Commissioner D. C. Genn said ! of all who do not obtain seats. A this morning that there is only one long line was waiting to get the choice way to relieve the periodical flooded j places in the audience two hours beconditions and that is to tear out the ; fore this morning's session began.

ancient sewer on North C street from i fifteenth to twentieth streets and put in a large modern grade sewer. The total amount of rainfall as re ported from the pumping station was i .67 inches. Owing to the distance of the station from the city it is believed j the rainfall in the downtown section was considerably greater. POLICEWOMAN MADE PINCH NOW SORRY (National News Association) CHICAGO, Aug. 12 Police-woman Alice Clement today was sorry that - j n ' ; n v. c-t jt

mauc . yu. out- was pruuu f National News Association) of the accomplishment in capturing gAN FRAKC!SCO, Aug. 12. The C. youth who insisted upon following! , , . . ,, her on the down-town streets. Butcrowd attending the trial of Maury I

Miss Alice Brown, the young mn's ancee went to Miss Policeman Clement and pleaded that she recommend his release. Miss Brown, after sev - omi TTiinntM vain niariinr r-rioH .mi then fainted. When Policeman Clement" started to court to appear against Fred Bentley, 26, the young man she had pinched, she said: that I pinched him." "I am sorry

MRS. U. S. SCHAEFER TRIES TO HANG HERSELF IN ROOM

Makes a Noose of Towels Which Broke When She Kicked Chair From Under Her Raves When She Recovers. Mrs. T S. Schaefer, wife of a barber, living over 16 North Ninth street, made an unsuccessful attempt at suicide by hanging this morning. While alone in her room, according to her husband's storv. she knotted two towels together, tied one end about her neck, the other to the tran- j som sill of the door between the kitch- j en and bed room, mounted a chair and kicked it from under her. However, one towel broke at the knot and she fell to the floor. About that time, Schaefer states, he erocerv store and called two men - standing on the sidewalk, to his asei.tor, Thv mmnnrt tho i.ol ice I When Officer Staubarh arrived he Qnri a nowcimnfir mnn lifter! tin woman ! onto a hod and after rubbing her ' wrists violently for about five minutes she became conscious, but immediately ; hanan tn rave .n a mnst delirious man17V p XL m -. a ner, moaning all the time, '"please ; do not put that rope about my neck again. I don't want to die. Oa. don't choke me. I ll never go away again." Says She Is Epileptic. As the officer and the reporter tried to quiet her Schaefer stood at the foot

GRAND JURY IS TO MAKE PROBE INTO WINTERS CASE

Leading Questions Will Be Asked of the Father of the Long Missing Newcastle Child, It Is Said. (National News Association) NEWCASTLE, Ind., Aug. 12. "I believe most firmly that Catherine is alone and that she is in good hands, and eventually will be restored to me. Why I feel this way I cannot say." This was the statement today of Dr. W. A. Winters regarding the published report that the search for little Cath erine Winters, his nine year old daugb ter. who disappeared last March, had revealed startling developments and that the grand jury would be given clues which point to the murder of the child. Dr. Winters further declares that he and his wife courted the fullest invesWILL PLACE GIRLS UPOfi STAi TODAY This to Be Eventful Day in Diggs-Caminetti White Slave Case. (National News Association) SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 12. Martin Besley, uncle of Marsha Warrington, was the first witness called by the g0vernraent today when the trial of Maury I. Diggs, accused of taking'7 Miss Warrington and Ila Norris, to Reno, Nevada, for immoral purposes, was resumed. Besley was with the officers wh'o arrested the two couple3 in Reno last March. It Is expected that both girls would testify before the end of today's court session. Chief who of Police Hillhonse, of Reno, made the arrest on information from Sacramento, the home of the girls, was informed that he would be called at the conclusion of Besley's testimony. The defense plans revealed today were to have Diggs take the stand in his own behalf. It was planned to have Caminetti testify later. Judge Van Fleet today announced Judge van Fleet today announced that the court room must be cleared TOUGH FOR FRISCO (National Xews Association) SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 12 For the first time in history, a restriction was riox4 on liniinr traffic in San Franj cisCQ whn the new law making it ! unlawful to sell drinks between 2 a. j m. and 6 a. m. went into effect The law was generally obeyed throughout j California. FEW GET TO HEAR TESTIMONY IN CASE fi-is, xormer s,uiie reuum vnai with white slavery, was the smallest today of any since the beginning ol 'tne tnaL ine oraer oi juage m t Fleet restricting the attendance to those who could obtain seats In the court room kept the number present j below 100. Only a small per cent of the crowd which had waited in line jEiac uij iuuiutu( u wuuiiKu.

of the bed and imparted the information that his wife was an epileptic, that she was jealous of him. that she frequently had such attacks hich did not alarm him any more, and that she had tried to kill turst'lf before. Schaefer also stated that his wife was a good woman, that he loved her dearly and that there had been r.l trouble between them. Mrs. John Doudt. who lives across the hall from the Schaeters. stated that Hrhuvfor was tint in hi rooms

' - at the time Mrs. Schaefer attempted suicide. She heard him leave the 1 apartments and go down stairs, hi cainnK uner uu.i. something to eat. go to the grocery. ' He Called For Help. A few minutes later Mrs. iK)iiui sas she heard a noise in I he kitchen of the Schaefer flat which sounded like furniture being thrown over. When Schaefer returned home he immediately ran down stairs and summoned help. One of the men who responded to his call Mates that Mrs. Schaefer was ieaning aga in st a wall when he entered the rooms, then she fell to the floor. fore becoming unconscious she begRed not to have anything placed about ihor neck and pleaded to be "taken nome to m uain. After Chief Gormon arrived he oraerea jcnaeier to mmuuiou !. and later tne woman was iat n u mhospital. She was not injured ny ner attempt to hang herself. Chief Gormon stated that he would question Schaefer closely some time today. tigation by a special grand jury, especially in view of the criticism thay had been subjected to during the paat ten days. Statement By Evans. Prosecutor Evans' statement a published, was, "I have been made to understand that Dr. Winters is acquainted with the location of the child; the grand jury will be given the facts and requested to follow them to a conclusion." To which Chief of Police Bouslog added, "It is the murder theory that we are working on now and this is the theory on which the grand jury will proceed." Friends of Dr. Winters resent the attitude taken by certain personB connected with the case and are ready to back him up in any undertaking to disI credit the veiled assertions that Winters and wife had had any connection with the disappearance of the child, or are concealing any information that would lead to the discovery of the child's whereabouts. MRS. MARY C, WHITE EXPIRESJUDDENLY Prominent Woman, Mother of Miss E. G. White, Was Victim of Heart Trouble. Heart failure, superinduced by worry over the sickness and death of her daughter, Mrs. Herbert Clarke Emery, at Boston last week, caused the death of Mrs. Mary C. White at her home. 1 110 South Ninth street, shortly after o'clock this morning. The late Mrs. Emery was burled in Alt. AUDurn cemetery, Boston, last Friday, and Miss Esther Griffin White, returned Sunday night from that city where she; attended the funeral. Mrs. White was in the act of dress - ing when her daughter heard her fall to the floor of her bedroom. The latter went to her mother's room and I found her lying on the floor. Medical aid was summoned immediately, and the nhvslcians stated that the at tack was temporary, but she suffered a relapse and died shortly afterward. Her husband, the late Oliver P. White, died in 1908, and Raymond P. White and Robert Fisher White, sons, also died in that year. Raymond P. White was found dead In his room here, and Robert White died In New York city. A son-in-law of the late Mrs. White. Herbert Clark Emery, died in 1909. Funeral services have not been arranged. BOUNDARY REVISION IS PROBABLE NOW (National Xewi Association) VIENNA, Aug. 12. Revision of the

Balkan territorial boundaries in the Dased upon perjurAd testimony, and peace treaty signed in Bucharest Sun-i,he jorjr immediately returned a Ter-I day is likely, Germany having yielded 'dIct cf acquittal for him. The graniS in principle today to a reformation of jury then Indicted Daniel Donahue, I the lines. ! Isaac Stiefel and Alleen Heppner.! The fate of the Turkish islands in:charged th blackmail, the Aegean Sea will be left to the) "That alienation suit was started Pwers- jby a man identified with the faction The Hot! Grudi tribesmen in North- j of Lorimer followers having a partlcern Albania have begun hostilities j niar interest in having my character; against Montegrina because, accord- blackened," said Mr. Funk. "It wss a

ing to the revised boundaries, these tribesmen will be included under Mon tenegrin dominion. THE WEATHER STATE AND LOCAL Showers tonight or Wednesday. Warmer toright TEMPERATURE Noon 4 I Yesterday. 1 Maximum S2 n i n i mum ................. ...... . v'

FUNK IS i VISITOR IN CITY

President of Rumely Company Makes Inspection Of Local Factor)'. IY'I! 1 i V ILL, RUN FACTORIES: Future Work of Corporatioi. Based to Great Degree on the Crops. The future activity of the GaarScott branch of the M. Rumely company depends upon the condition of crops to a great degiw. according to Clarence S. Funk, president of the M. Rumely company, who is in this city today, the guest of the Richmond Commercial Club. Mr. Funk arrived in this city this morning in company with R. S. Ow-; ings. treasurer of the company, and J. H. Guy. another official. A committee composed of members of the Commercial Club and officials of th Gaar-Scott plant took Mr. Funk and his party on an inspection trip through the plant and the Robinson Manufacturing company's factory. Luncheon at Westcott Following a luncheon at th Westcott the party was taken to the Hoosler branch of the American Seeding Machine company and through the offices of the Richmond branch of the International Harvester company. Mr.' Funk was formerly vice-president of the latter company, which position he' resigned upon assuming the presidency of the M. Rumely company. When asked about the prospects of the local Rumely plant for the future. Mr. Funk said that he had outlined nothing definite. On Local Conditions. "I am here merely for the purpose' of inspecting the factories and aseer-' talning the general condition," said J he. "This Is my first Tlsit to thla cltyt but I have been anxious to pay Richmond a visit for some time. I hope to get down here often and meet your citizens. "As to the future activity of the i plant I am unable to make any 'state- , ment The policy of the Rumely company Is to run all Its factories. However. If the newspapers conthane the spreading of reports to the effect that the Gaar-Scott plant is to shut down, the plant will be closed. We have lost' some of our best men. so I am Informed, because such reports have been given undue publicity. Meets Stockholders. "This morning I met a number of our stockholders here, although I did not get to see them all. I can only say that we will do the best we can by the local branch. This evening Mr. Funk and his party will be the guests of James Csrr of the American Seeding-Mschlne company for an automobile ride and dinner at Williamsburg. Those who will be In the party are Mr. Funk. Mr. OwIngs. Mr. Guy. S. E. Swayne. Willard Carr. Henry Gennett. William Campbell, A. D. Gayne. H. R. Robinson. Charles W. Jordan, W. Z. Carr and James Carr. Interrogated about suits charging blackmail, instituted by the state of Illinois against three Chicago men. following a suit for alienation of a woman's affections, in which Mr. Funk; was made the defendant the latter said that he had nothing to do with' the matter now. as It was entirely ini the hands of the state's attorney. j It was announced yesterday that the Chicago state's attorney has In his, possession testimony tending to Indl-; cate the identity of the man "higher! up" who was responsible for the re-! cent effort to blacken the character: of Mr. Funk by Imputing to him Improper relations with the wife of John, C. Henning. a checker at the Congress : hotel. Chicago. Mrs. W. C. Cunningham, known also as Marjorie Hamilton, has informed; the state's attorney that some time j before the Funk suit was Institute! . she was approached by a man who submitted to her a veiled proposition. 'to "frame up- on Funk In order to destroy his reputation. Mrs. Cunningham said that this man wanted her to! make the claim that she had been wronged by Funk. Pretending she had fallen in with the scheme, Mrs. Cunningham notified Mr. Funk of the V'nd o' b"BirB that afoot. At the trial of the $23,000 aliena tion suit Mr. Funk was able to : Bhow conclusively that the action was . matter of politics with them. The matter is not In my hands now. but la those of the state's attorney." 8C0 MILE FLIGHT (National Nw Association) BRENNAN', Aug. 12. Aviator Segnin. flying for the Pommery trophy, arrived here today after covering 800 miles In a non-stop flight The Pommery trophy goes to the aviator making the longest cross-country fllghbt between sunrise and sunset of - th same day. ,

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