Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 38, Number 271, 22 September 1913 — Page 1

MOM) P AXX.AID i 1 AND 8UN-TELEQRAM 1 i' VOL. XXXVIII. NO. 271 RICHMOND, IND MONDAY EVENING, SEPT. 22, 1913 SINGLE COPY 2 CENTS : Business Men Devote Their Attention t And Promoting The Big Fall Festival

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i BOY BANDITS TELL STORY OF ROBBING AGED IB COUPLE f Confess to Police of Obtain- ;. ing Lifetime's Savings at Pistol's Point.

HATCH DEED AT DANCE Perpetrators Planned to Enlist in Army After Holdup, but Vere Foiled. With no evidence against them, except suspicion, Chief of Police Gormon obtained a confession from Ed- j

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farmers living near Oklahoma, a small suburb of Richmond, that they robbed Mr. and Mrs. Richard Loan, an aged couple living in Preble county, of $500 on AuguEt 15. Stout, whose twentieth birthday is today, says he was forced to take part In the burglary, under a threat of his life If he refused. Both were turned over to Sheriff Wertz, of Eaton, today. , They had planned to join the army after the robbery. Ryan was the instigator of the robbery, according to the police, having known that the Loans had $500 in their house, the result of years of saving, and the only money the couple had. He attempted to enlist Donald Davis, who was sent to the reformatory for entering and robbing the clothing store of R. W. Hall, but Davis refused to take part in it, the police said. Intimidates Stout. The matter was broached to Stout, who refused to take part in It. Finally, after Ryan had threatened to kill 'him if he did not assist him, Stout agreed, and the plans were made at a public dance at Jackson park shortly before the? robbery was committed. The two then went to Hamilton, and on August 15, Ryan said the plan was ready. The two then hired a horse and carriage at an Eaton livery stable. .... Stout "says he took no part in the robbery, and that he received no money.; He says he was ordered by Ryan to hold the horse and watch while tRyanr entered the home through a window. Heavily masked, Ryan roused the couple from sleep and demanded the money. At the point of a revolver. ' the two crept to the trunk which held their savings and showed Ryan where the money was. He took it and told them that he would return and shoot ' them If they "squealed." He fired a shot out pf the window as he was leaving. Ryan Pockets Booty. When Ryan came out and removed his mask, Stout says, he cursed the people and said that he had secured only a dollar. Stout says he knew (Continued on Page Seven.)

Diplomatic Duplicity Caused Balkan War, Says President Kelly

That Turkey should have been forced out of Europe sixty years ago, and that the Crimean war and the strengthening of Turkey's power in Europe were the results of a false policy on the part of England and France, resulting in the Balkan war of today, was the statement made by President Kelly, of Earlham College, In an address on the Balkan war, delivered before the Men's Brotherhood at the First M. E. church yesterday morning. "The Balkan war was a justifiable war," said President Kelly. "It was a civilized war, waged not for the acquisition of territory, nor the securing of commercial privileges, but waged by the Christian Balkans for their lives, liberties and the privilege of worshiping God. The Turk is a wicked man, he has waged war all his life for conquest, and conquest is out of date in the twentieth century. The Turk is a parasite, living off . of the nation he conquers. The Turk Is a murderer and an assassin. He has gotten along In the world by doing everything that is despicable. Europe Opposes Treaty. "The Balkan people could stand it no longer, and when they arose, the whole Christian world approved of the war. But now the war . is over, and the peace treaty has been signed. But the Literary Digest says that no European newspapers approve of the treaty because the basis of settlement is such that It will result in more bloodshed and war. The division made by the treaty is purely geographical and has teen made without regard for the prejudices, religions and races. Nothing has been settled and no results have been obtained, so another war is expected." Several remarkable things have been the result of this war, however, continued Prof. Kelly. One of the most settled military theories was exploded. The trained soldier who knew nothing else but to fight, was whipped, and was whipped by a peaceful people. As one European pper said, the Bal-; ,kans bad been Ilviug in the stagnating .'find enfeebling conditions of peace.

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WEATHER FORECAST STATE AND LOCAL Continued cool tonight with frost; Tuesday slightly warmer. TEMPERATURE. Noon : 55 Yesterday. Maximum 47 Minimum 41 ASSESSOR'S REPORT SHOWS PROSPERITY With Small Exceptions All of 236,748 Acres in County Are Being Used. WHEAT OF 1912 POOR Valued at More Than $131,000. Farms in Wayne county, of more than five acres number 2,327, the total acreage being 236,748, according to the 1912 report of County Assessor Mathews submitted to the state officials. The report was completed today and Includes those of all township assessors In the county. That a large per cent of Wayne county farms are leased is shown by the report, there being 56,183 acres farmed by tenants. The orchard land is Included in 3,039 acres, which is approximately the same as 1912. On the various farms there are 448 windmills and 127 silos. More than 27 -452 acres of land are in timber though the timber land is decreasing each year. A total of 3,519 acres is not used and 64,187 acres are. used for pasture. The poor wheat crop of 1912 is shown in the report. In 1912 26,285 acres were planted in wheat in this county and only yielded 272,809 bushels of wheat. This is approximately sixty per cent of a normal crop according to the county agricultural agent. The crop of wheat in Wayne county this year is ten per cent better than the average crop. Corn Crop Heavy. As much as 2,324,752 bushels of corn were raised on 56,6444 acres of Wayne county land in 1912. TJhis report is as good as usual though the crop this year will exceed that of last year. Wayne county's corn crop is one of the finest in the state according to all officials who have inspected this section. The oat crop last year was the largest and finest it has been for years in this section. The yield was large, there being 635,120 bushels raised on 16,995 acres. The crop this year is a good one though the figures will not total as high as the yield of 1912. In the entire county only one acre (Continued on Page Eight.) Yet these people wiped off the earth in a contest of arms, the trained and fighting Turk. Lauds President Wilson. "Heroism can be found in other places than on the battlefield," said the speaker. "I know of no greater courage than that exhibited by President Wilson and Secretary Bryan in advocating their high principles in the face of the criticism of European papers." A great mistake was made by Bulgaria, according to Prof. Kelly. "If the Balkans had stopped when they whipped the Turks, the settlement would have proved more satisfactory. But they turned against the people who had helped them and took up the principles of the Turk. No truer statement ever was made than the one made by Christ, when he said, 'They that take the sword, shall perish by the sword.' Powers are Blamed. "The world must have better ideas and men must learn to think straighter to settle problems like these. Right is going to prevail over might. The powers in Europe are responsible for tne present situation, and not Turkey. Sixty years ago Russia asked permission of the powers to protect the HrOtsV Phricfi'lMB in a D.ltr.n ainfn. ! f J A .a i. - . - . i-usiauu ctuu r ranee consiaerea, ana then backed Turkey against the Christian cause. They signed a treaty that they would protect the rights of Turkey in Europe and the result was the Crimean war, in which Russia was defeated and Turkey established in Europe. France and England are responsible for the presence of Turkey in Europe, when she might have been eliminated sixty years ago. "The balance of power in Europe is on the wrong basis. The powera believe they are individual units, and must be warring with each other. The modern spirit is that of co-operation and brotherhood, and it must prevail before the Balkan situation can be settled. -The only solution for the question is for the Christian people of the world to see that right is right."

PLAN WHITE PLAGUE COLONY FOR COUNTY VICTIMSJK DISEASE Members of Commercial Or- . ganizatipn Probably Will . Advocate Appropriation.

TO START CAMPAIGN Meeting on October 13 to Arouse Public to Necessity of Action Believing that a tuberculosis colony, where victims of the white plague can be properly cared for, is one of the greatest needs of Wayne county, it is almost certain that members of the Richmond Commercial Club will coOperate actively with the members of the Wayne County Medical Society and the Wayne County Anti-Tuberculosis Society. The Commercial Club committee which has been investigating the plan to establish a tuberculosis colony in this country has practically completed its work, and it was learned today practically has decided to recommend to the club that it urge the board of county commissioners to appropriate for a site, and the necessary equipment for maintenance. Plans Campaign. On October 13, members of the club will hold a meeting. At this time some authority on the treatment of tuberculosis will deliver an address. They will inaugurate a publicity campaign to arouse the public to the necessity i of some effective action to check the ravages of the white plague in Wayne county. All plans to establish a tuberculosis colony on the grounds of the Reid Memorial hospital have been abandoned, for physicians declare it would be unsafe to locate it there. "Owing to the proximity of the river to the Reid hospital it would, really be dangerous to place' the tuberculosis colony at that place because of the mosquitoes, which are quite numerous in the spring and summer," said a physician today. "These insects are carriers of disease germs and if tubercular patients were quartered near the hospital there .would be the constant menace of the mosquitoes infecting patients and attendants at the hospital. The colony should be established on some high ground as far away from marshland as possible. Urge Commissioners. The first action on the part of the Commercial club and other organizations interested in the establishing of a county tuberculosis hospital will be to urge the county commissioners to authorize such an Institution. This authority is vested with the commissioners under an act of the last legislature. With the approval of the county council the commissioners can levy the necessary tax and borrow money for such a purpose. Such a fund can be used for purchasing or leasing a site for the colony, building necessary buildings and maintaining the institution. Should the commissioners vote to establish the colony it is believed the county councilmen would make the necessary appropriation at their special meeting in January. The commissioners will be approached on the question within the next few weeks. Jordan Aporoves. "I know the commissioners will not hesitate to approve of the plans for a tuberculosis hospital if they are convinced that there is a popular demand J for such an institution." said Secre tary Charles Jordan of the Commercial (Continued on Page Eight.) DATE FOR HEARING OF BROWN NOT SET Richard Brown, charged with assault and battery with intent to murder Howard Starr, will not be tried until Starr's condition is definitely determined. According to the authorities Starr is not out of danger and may suffer from blood poisoning in case the wound becomes infected. He i is doing as well as can be expected ac- j cording to his physician though because of the serious S3 of the wound j he nay sailer a, relapse: . i

Prospects Encourage Committee Chairmen

COMPLETE PROGRAM FOR FALL FESTIVAL. Wednesday, Oct. 1. 9 a, m. Reception and welcome of visitors. 10 a. m. Opening all exhibits. 1 p. m. Agricultural parade. 2 p. m. All exhibits and shows open. 7:30-8:30 pi m. Band concert. 8:30 p. m. Grand ball at Coliseum. Music by Richmond's 50 piece band. Special Features "Made in Richmond" exhibits open all day. Aeroplane on exhibition in Court House square. Amusements all open. Open house at lodges and clubs. Band concerts all day. Thursday, Oct. 2. 9 a. m. All exhibits open. 11 a. m. Aeroplane flights from baseball pary. Twenty-third and South B street. Admission 25c. 1:30 p. m. Industrial parade. 2 p. m. Exhibits and amusements. 6 p. m. Aeroplane flight from baseball park. Admission 25c. Special Features "Made in Richmond" exhibits open all day. Band concerts. Aeroplane on exhibition at court house square. Friday, Oct 3. 9 a. m. All exhibits open. 11 a. m. Aeroplane flight from the baseball park. 1 p. m. Decorated auto parade. 2 p. m. All exhibits and amusements open. 5 p. m. Aeroplane flight from the baseball park. Special features. "Made in Richmond" exhibits open all day. Band concerts. Exhibits and shows open all day. Encouraging prospects for the 1913 festival are Bhown in the report from committees in charge of arrange MAYOR GAYNOR LAID TO HISJNAL REST One Million School Children Recess During Services at Trinity Church. NEW YORK, Sept. 22 New York today paid its last tribute to the late Mayor Gaynor, the funeral ceremony which came to a close this afternoon with interment in Greenwood cemetery, having been the most impressive ever accorded a man in the metropolis. After twenty-four hours of fog and rainfall, the sun came through the clouds at 10:30 o'clock-, just as eight stalw'art policemen and firemen were carrying the flag draped casket from the city hall to the hearse drawn by sixteen coal black horses. Tens of thousands of men and women lined Broadway and adjacent streets between the city hall and Trinity church, where the main services were conducted. Overflow services were held in St. Paul's church. The honorary pall-bearers included William Howard Taft, former president of the United States, Acting Mayor Adolph Kline. Martin J. Keigh. justice of the supreme court of New York state, Herman Ritter, a German newspaper owner, and Jacob Shift, multi-millionaire banker. From the hour In which Mr. Gaynor was granted royal honors in Liverpool, England, until the last rites today, solemn honors of unusual impressiveness were paid his memory. Just as the city ceased for one hour its manifold i activities as a tribute to the late official. An hour's recess was given to nearly 1,000,000 school children in the city. MADE WRONG PASS Crap Shooters Fined for Rolling the Bones. . "Naw, sah, we wasn't rolling for no money. Ah was just trying to see if! Ah could make a pass." This was the only statement of' James Gee, who pleaded guilty in po-! lice court today with Gus Kroma, to j craps shooting. The two and John i Wolfington were arrested Saturday night in the rear of Beale's saloon by Patrolman Remmert. Kroma and Gee were fined $5 and costs each for gambling, but Wolfington was released. Kroma had the dice and took them from his pocket after leaving the saloon. He threw them onto the cement alley and snapped his fingers, Remmert says. Then Gee took them and in "making the pass," which he says means "shooting a seven," he threw them too hard and they rolled away. While they were hunting for them, Remmert made the arrest. Harrison Jenkins, who shot craps on September 13, in a barn, was caught yesterday. Jenkins pleaded not guilty to the gambling charge and will be tried Tuesday. There were five in the party, Henry Edwards, Bert Warner, Onley Reed, Harrison Jenkins and "Red" Bippla . - ---

ments. Statements given out by chairmen of the various exhibits are appended : Demas Coe Fraternal: Prizes for the best display in floats of any organization religious, fraternal or labor have been decided upon as follows: First prize, $50 and a silver cup; second prize, $25 and a silver cup; flirst prize, most unique display. $25 and a silver cup; second prize, most unique display, $15 and a silver cup. E. H. HarrisFinance: Over 95 per cent of the subscriptions have been collected and the balance will be in by the latter part of next week. There are still a few persons who have not contributed but these will be seen again before the festival. Up to the present there has been a loss of only $31.50 caused by persons leaving the city since the pledges were obtained. E. F. Warf el Advertising: Everything has been done in the way of attractive and appropriate advertising covering everything connetced with the Big Festival. G. O. Ballinger Booster Trip: All arrangements have been completed for two big booster trips and these will do more than can be imagined to create a real festival atmosphere through Wayne County. E. E. Eggemeyer Decorations: The original decorations for the city are very attractive. The committee will start to decorate about Thursday of next week. L. A. Handly Parade: The committee has tried to organize the greatest Fall Festival parade in Richmond showing all the great industries and mercantile business with beautiful floats. All arrangements have been completed. C. H. Igelman Mercantile: We have been successful in exceeding the number of entries in the parade over those of the 1910 festival parade. J. F. Bartel Awards: The silver cups have arrived and are the finest ever given by the Commercial Club. All money prizes have been arranged.

Continued on page seven RINGS UP CURTAIN ON DRAMA "FALL I! Weather Man Tries Out New Wind Apparatus-Residents Grumble. Promptly as the curtain was rung up on the third act, "Fall," of the freat American drama, "The Year 913," the weather man. acting as stage manager, tried out his new wind apparatus with such telling effect that the audience went home grumbling to hunt up their overcoats and winter suits. The temperature at noon yesterday was 55 degrees, which kept falling until it reached a minimum of 41 degrees today with a maximum of 47 degrees. Richmond is reeking with the pungent odor of mothballs. The last straw hat of the season, like the last leaf on the tree, made its final appearance last night. A tall, lanky fellow shivered Into a downtown restaurant last night, wearing the last straw of summer. His face was pinched and blue, and his nose was red from the cold. Diners looked at him with pity and ill concealed grins. He bolted his meal and left. Lovers' Roost Popular. Even the lovers find the temperature not exactly in harmony with their professions, and are wandering back to "Lovers' Roost" in the postoffice. From the "Roost" comes the soft billing and cooing, which patrons of the office have missed during the summer months. The first snow of the year was reported at Harrison, O. Large white flakes began falling about 9:15 o'clock last night, continuing for about an hour. The snow melted as fast as it struck the ground. Besides starting "Fall" with a low temperature, the weather man did a big week's work last week, according to his report, which shows a maximum of 77 degrees, which was reached last Tuesday, and a minimum of 41 degrees Sunday. Rain fell Ive days out of the seven. Farmers Harvest Tomatoes. Although temperatures ranging from 35 to 40 degrees were recorded in Indiana early today, damaging frosts failed to materialize, owing to cloudy conditions. Petersburg, InL. reported heavy frosts, but little damage to vegetation on account of the warmth of the earth. At South Bend temperatures went below the freezing point during the night. Many Indiana farmers harvested their tomato crop on Sunday. Killing frosts occurred in North and South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Light frosts were prevalent in Missouri, southern Illinois, Arkansas and Tennessee. NO MONEY NEEDED FOR CROP MOVING

Local banks do not need any of the money that is being distributed from Washington to assist in the moving of the crops. The first installment of the money for the west has been sent to Indianapolis. The need for money to move crops is not being felt generally in Indiana, and the distribution will be greater in the mc """"tern states, said a Richmond banker. - -' ' . V. I

Buglers Will Herald Approach ofAutoists to Towns in Vicinity

r Seventy-five Enthusiastic Members of Commercial Club toj Make Whirlwind Tour of Country Within a Radius ofl Twenty-five Miles of Richmond.

URGE EVERY ONE TO Swooping over country roads, halting at hamlets, stopping at villages and staying for a time in towns, seventy five members of the Commercial club will make a whirlwind tour of the country within a radius of twjnty-flve miles of Richmond Tuesday, calling upon rich and poor, iust and unjust and all the other elements that make up American citizenship to lay aside care and labor and "onie to Richmond Oct. 1, 2 and 3 for the biggest event of its kind ever attempted in Indiana the annual Fall Festival. The party will leave Richmond at 8 o'clock. It Is confidently expected that when the delegation reaches the city limits again in the evening every man, woman and child living along the routes traversed will know that the Festival will be a magnificent success If the enthusiasm of its boosters is taken as a criterion of the event itself. Placard County. Every country store, blacksmith shop and cross roads will be liberally placarded with glaring posters calling attention to aeroplane flights, agricultural educational and manufacturing displays and all other features that will attract attention during the Richmond Fall Festival and Home Coming. The entire territory surrounding the city will be covered in one day, the boosters being divided into two parties in order to cover the ground in that length of time. The start will be made from the headquarters of the Commercial club promptly at 8 o'clock. Both parties are scheduled to reach the city again at 6 o'clock in the evening. Route No. 1. Party- No. 1 will be headed by George Ballinger and Theodore Hill. The following route has been mapped out: Richmond. Centerville. East Germantown. Milton, Cambridge City, Dublin. Hagerstown, Greensfork, Economy, Williamsburg. Fountain City, Lynn, Winchester, Union City, Bethel. Whitewater and Chester. The party will stop for dinner, at the Kelly Inn in Williamsburg. Party No. 2 will be in charge of Ed. Hasemeler and C. F. McKee. This cavalcade will stop at noon for a big dinner at the St. Elmo hotel at L ijsburg. It will traverse the following route: Richmond, Westville. New Paris, Braffettsvllle, New Madison, Eldorado. West Manchester. Euphemia, Lewisburg, West Alexandria. Eaton. West Florence, Boston, Kltchel, Liberty, Abington and Centerville. Carry Buglers. A number of buglers will be carried by each party. Arriving in towns the parties will assemble, the buglers will render a short concert and every one RECEIVES IN AUTO T Mrs. James Kelly Thrown From Running Board of Machine. Failure properly to turn a corner, it is said, was responsible for an t automobile collision Saturday after noon in which Mrs. James Kelly, 309 North .Twelfth streets, was thrown from, a a machine driven by her husband, sustaining serious bruises. The Kelly car was being driven west on ! North C street. Acordlng to witnesses of the accident, instead of making a wide turn upon reaching Ninth street, Mr. Kelly turned the corner sharply, and his machine was struck by a car driven by a Mr. Schaefer of Ccnnersville. Seeing the impending danger. Mrs. Kelly attempted to Jump from the car, and had just reached the running board when the machine was struck, throwing here to the street. Her injuries, although painful, are not se- ! rious. The Kelly machine was damaged, the lamps being broken, the steering gear wrenched and the radiator badly damaged. Both cars were Maxwells. JUVEHILECOURT BUSY Thirty-six Cases Filed Since First of Year. Thirty-six cases, have been tried In the juvenile court since January 1. according to the semi-annual report of County Clerk Matthews. Affidavits were filed against thirty delinquents or neglected children- One child was declared incorrigible and four persons were prosecuted for contributing 'to the delinquency of children under the a St sixteen jjaxa.. - . , . ,

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who ventures near enough will be seised upon and given a glowing description of the wonders that will be seen, on the Richmond streets during Fall Festival and Home Coming week. Pennants, posters, bills and every, other form of out door advertisement' will be distributed along the routes. All cars will be gaily decorated in honor of the great event. The committees that covered the routes yesterday report that the roads are in fine shape for touring. A relief car will be taken along for the assist, ance of drivers who may have trouble . with their machines. A slow rate of speed will be maintained. FORMER RESIDENTS COMING. Committee Says Home Coming Day Will be Well Attended. Former residents of this city from every state in the United States have written to the committee in charge of the Fall Festival Home Coming Day, signifying their Intention of attending the festival. Many former residents now engaged in business in other cities -have sent regrets to the committee because of their inability to attend. Wishes of good luck and success are being expressed in every letter. A list of those who will return baa not been kept ' by the committee In charge though this morning's malt brought many letters to Fred G. White, chairman of the committee, from persona who will return to Richmond to visit friends and renew old, acquaintances. D. G. Reid wrote letter regretting that be would be unable to accept tb Invitation of the committee to take part in th festivities of what promises to be the greatest event of its kind in the history of this city. Mr. Reid will be in Europe until after the festival. Rev. J. F. Mattingly. formerly rector of St. Mary's Catholic church, will be present. Father Mattingly Is at present rector of Onr Lady of Lonrdea church at West Baden. Wm. H. Turner, dry goods . merchant of Kokomo, will return. Mr. and Mrs. D. M. McComaa of Kansas City, Mo., will be here. Mr. McComas in a letter says: "The little Quaker city and the lovely people always ook good to me." John I. Dunn, of Columbus. Ohio, formerly a railroad official here, will return on Home Coming day. Others who will be here are: Herman S. Hobson of Greenfield. Ind.. I. N. Worth, general agent of the International Harvester Company of Ft. Wayne. F. M. Williams of Hopeston. 111.. Dan Moore, banker of Greensfork and Mary B. Jessup of Waynesvllle. Ohio. YEARLY MEETING 0PENST0M0RR0W Ministers and. Overseers to Hear Reports of Committees at First Session. The first session of the Indiana, Yearly meeting at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning for ministers and overseers, will hear reports of committees and conduct the routine business connected with the opening of the meeting. Another business session will be held at 2:20 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, with preaching services at the meeting bouse In the evening. The speaker for. this service has not been selected but will be named tomorrow morning. The entertainment committee has arranged lodgings for the visitors, who are expected from seventeen quarterly meetings in Indiana. Ohio. Michigan. Oregon and Puget Sound. President Robert L. Kelly, of Earlham College, who is clerk of the Indiana Yearly meeting, will preside. HOT TRY TERRY For Believes Second Hearing Will Kot Culminate. Owen Terry, charged with being an accessory in the murder of Marshal Richardson, of Cottage Grove, will not be tried again. Judge Fox believes. Terry was tried last month in the Wayne circuit court and convicted after the jury bad stood six to six on the birst ballots. Richardson was shot last March by Will Terry, father of Owen Terry. After Judge Fox granted Terry a new trial on the ground that the verdict was not substantiated by the law in the case, Prosecutor Edwards, of ' Union county, and Prosecutor Reller, who assisted him, said they would petition for a new judge in the second, trial. Hq petition beea preseated. j

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