Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 4, 14 November 1913 — Page 1

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POLITICAL ENEMIES FIGHT GRAY'S HOPE FOR RE-ELECTION

Democrats Assail Congressman's Opposition to Wilson's Policy. JGO AFTER HIS SEAT Opponents Assert He Supports "Spoil" System and Opposes Civil Service. BY W. R. POUNDSTONE. Finly Gray, Sixth District representative in congress will be a candidate for renomination on the Democratic ticket for his third term in the lower house, and he is already at work tinkering with his tottering political fenfes. He is attempting to reconstruct them extra stout, for he realizes that he is going to have a hard fight on his hands. The congressional election will be held next November in conjunction with the county elections throughout the district. Mr. Gray's present term of office does not expire until March 4. 1915. Following his re-election last fall the delicate task of appointing a number of postmasters in his district fell to the lot of Mr. Gray. He made them as Boon after election as possible, so that the sore places of disappointed job hunters could heal before he made his third race for congressional honors. Sharpen Their Hatchets. A number of those who sought in vain choice postmasterships have refused to bury the hatchet and they will play an active part at the Democratic congressional nominating convention, and it is safe to predict they will work against Gray. The word went forth some time ago that Mr. Gray would have opposition for re-nomination next spring, and that probably there would be several aspirants for this honor. During his present term, Mr. Gray has made a number of enemies among the Democrats of this, district who stand hard and firm for party regularity, because of his action in bolting party caucuses and other acts of rebellion against party discipline. He also made enemies among "many independent, progressive Democrats by the positive stand he took for a return to the spoils system at the sacrifice of the civil service. Hammer Gray's Record. They point out that his work in congress has been confined principally to a wild scramble for liberal slices of the public buildings appropriation "pie" and to pension matters. They complain that he has been so busily engaged in such activities, aimed to strengthen his personal political machine, that he has had only little time to devote to constructive legislation. All classes of Democratic voters in the Sixth district are supporters and admirers of President Wilson and the fact that Mr. Gray has not been in close harmony with Wilsonian policies has not set well with them. Then Mr. Gray's latest "break," opposing a congressional gift for Miss Wilson, to be paid for by a fund raised by popular subscription among the members of the house, probably has done more to get him "in had" with hlB constituents, Democrats as well as members of all other parties, than anything else. Too Much "Grandstand." This action on Mr. Gray's part is generally referred fb as a "grandstand play," and the prediction is made that It will react against Mr. Gray in a Yianner he did not anticipate. It has been held up to ridicule by newspapers all over the country. "I always have supported Mr. Gray but the spectacle he made of himself on the floor of the house, ranting about 'Jeffersonian simplicity as a reason for forbidding a congressional gift to Miss Wilson is too much for me to swallow. The Democratic party will make a mistake if it enters him in the congressional race again," remarked a prominent Democrat connected with one of Richmond's largest manufacturing firms, and who was urged to enter the recent race for the Democratic mayoralty nomination. This man, moreover, is not the only prominent Democrat in this city to openly declare that Mr. Gray's "grandstand" play was the straw which broke the camel's back for them. LARGE AUDIENCE HEARS REUROPST Centerville Preacher Takes Shot At Poker Playing and Pool. Referring to colleges as institutions where more attention is paid to poker playing, pool and football than to more serious things, the Rev. Propst of Centerville who is conducting revival services at the North Fourteenth street mission, last night paid his respects to a wild range of subjects and held the Interest of the congregation that has been attending the services until late in the evening. He took for his text "And you would not come to me that you might have life." The services have attracted considerable attention in the North Side and are attracting large crowds. The services open every evening at 7:30 o'clock. CAPTAIN RODGERS NOW ONE OF US To preserve law and order among the passengers who cruise Morton lake In the Wild Rover, Henry Rodgers, owner and captain of the good ship, was given police powers today. Rodgers became an officer at the request of the Morton Lake and Park commnr. which believed that & . ' 'WUlV VIiV, i with police powers should be on the i grounds most of the time.

Relative of Abraham Lincoln, Engaged in Commonplace Toil, Cleans Walls of the Post Office

Like unto him in form and feature, with the quiet speech and manner that characterized his illustrious kinsman, a relative of Abraham Lincoln is at present engaged in cleaning the interior of the postoffice building. The workman is William Hanks, of Montpelier, .Ohio, who is a grandson of a brother of Nancy Hanks, Abe Lincoln's mother. Mr. Hanks' father, Thomas Hanks, was named for his shiftless uncle, Thomas Lincoln, father of the president. Cleaning Postoffice. Mr. Hanks has the contract for cleaning the interior of the government building with a patent preparation. Several weeks ago he completed a similar contract for the First Presbyterian church of this city. Mr. Hanks never saw Lincoln, as the president was assassinated sever

Aged Woman Re-roofs Her Four-Room House

EATON, O., Nov. 14. Despite the fact that she is more than 77 years of age, Mrs. Metta Huffman, a resident of Camden, has just completed the task of re-roofing her four-room cottage at that place. She used a patented roofing and carpenters pronounce it a good job. Not long ago Mrs. Robinson built an addition to her house for a kitchen. She bears her years remarkably well and looks hot a day older than 50. Hunting Season Opens. If Preble county sportsmen this season number as many as in former years, Friday will be a busy day in the office of County Clerk Brown, who issues licenses. These sell at $1 each. The slaughter or rabbits, said to be unusually plentiful, will begin Saturday. Many farmers will prohibit hunting and tresspassing and already have advertised and "posted" their farms. THIS SOUNDS GOOD TO 200JCHILDREN A Gigantic Christmas Tree Planned By Officials of Y. M. C. A. Richmond kids will have a Christmas celebration in the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium Friday evening, December 19. There will be a big Christmas tree, an entertainment and presents for the two hundred kids who will be on hand for the festivities. The galleries will be thrown open to adults who will be invited to witness the pleasure of the boys, who are unable to celebrate Christmas in their own homes. Several surprises in the nature of presents are planned for the boys who will attend the celebration. Members of the ladies' auxiliary of the Y. M. C. A. met yesterday with Physical Director Pearse and Secretary Pettljohn of the Boys' department to plan for the Christmas celebration. The organization will give a penny supper in the Y. M. C. A. sometime soon to raise funds for the celebration. In addition the ladies will solicit funds for the work from the merchants of the city. The members of the business men's, the busy men's gymnasium classes have already promised to contribute. The following committee will have full charge of the arrangements for the celebration: Mrs. Herbert Pettijohn, chairman; Mrs. E. M. Haas,' Mrs. R. C. Lockwood, Mrs. John Saylor, and Mrs. L. H. Bunyan. SEYFRIEDJO SPEAK Indianapolis Man With Talk on Social Reform. "Christian Social Reform" will be the subject of a lecture by Henry Seyfried, of Indianapolis, in the auditorium of St. Andrew's church Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. The lecture is under the auspices of the St. Joseph Society of the church. Mr. Seyfried is first vice-president of the Central Vereins, a Catholic organization of the United States and Canada. T WEATHER FORECAST t STATE Fair north. Unsettled south portion tonight. Colder Saturday. Fair. TEMPERATURE, Noon 48 YESTERDAY. Maximum 62 Minimum 55 W. E. MOORE'S FORECAST Continued unsettled tonight and probably Saturday, with conditions favorable for rain or snow. SUMMARY. The "low" that produced the rain of the past 24 hours, has passed away eastward, and a "high" has taken Its place. Another "low" now over the Southwest is expected to move eastward and cause continued unsettled weather for the next 12 hours or longer. 17 DAYS REMAIN Seventeen more days remain in which candidates in the recent city election may file statements of their expense accounts as provided by state law. So far only five candidates have filed itemized accounts of expenses.

al years before Mr. Hanks was born. He is fully six feet tall, with a gaunt and rugged frame, a large nose and possesses a number of other distinguishing features in keeping with the popular idea of the martyred president. Proud of Name. "I am mighty proud of the name I bear," said Mr. Hanks today. "I think It is one of the grandest names in history, for, a woman, who once bore it, was the mother of Abraham Lincoln." When the walls and ceilings of the building have been cleaned it will be necessary to brighten up the wood work. It was at first believed this needed no attention, but since the walls have been cleaned the woodwork looks so dingy that it will be necessary to go over it with a cleansing preparation.

A meeting of the Preble County Teachers' association will be held Saturday, November 22, in the Eaton opera house. Sessions both morning and afternoon will be addressed by President D. D. Fess, of Antioch college and Professor G. W. Hoke, of Miami university. The program will also include several piano selections. Ask For Receiver. An application for appointment of a receiver was filed Wednesday In the probate court by S. J. Coovert, C. H. Miller, John Gilfillan and John Ozias, stockholders in the Eldorado creamery company, doing business at Eldorado. The petitioners declare the business has been a losing proposition for the last two years, and the action is taken for the benefit of both stockholders and debtors. The application sets the current debt at $2,000 and the fixed debt, representing a mortgage security, at $4,000. JEALOUSY CANCELS "DAMAGED GOODS I! Producer Cannot Endure Praises Accorded Hall Who Appeared Here. The company that played "Damaged Goods" in this city recently closed the week it was here. There were but two companies presenting this much talked of drama, the originaJ company having been divided and part of the caste appearing in each company that went out to tour the country. So great was the success of Howard Hall, the accomplished actor who appeared Ifcre in the role of "The Doctor," which has been played by the producer, Richard Bennett, and so much praise has been accorded Hall, that Bennett became jealous and canceled the engagements of the second company, although it was playing to good business. GOTTA OUIT KICKIN' MY HOI AROUN' More Complaints Are Filed Against Much Abused (?) Traction Company. Complaints have been filed with the board of works, alleging that the T. H. I. and E. Traction company is blocking the alley west of Eighth street, by extending their tracks into the passageway about four feet. President Kennepohl, of the board, investigated today, and found that a block of cement had been removed and temporary tracks placed almost to the center of the alley. Mr. Kennepohl said when cars were run to the end of this switch the front of the cars reached across the alley, blocking the entire passageway. He said he did not believe the company had any right to make such an obstruction. City Attorney Bond was asked to investigate the company's rights, after which the matter will be taken up with he local officials. STRANGELY ACTING DOG jITES YOUTH Collie, Believed Infected With Hydrophobia Attacks Rudolph Crandall After acting strangely for two or three days a young Scotch collie bit Rudolph, 14-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Crandall. 321 South Fourth street, yesterday afternoon. The dog attacked the boy, breaking the skin on the first three fingers of his left hand. Officers were called to kill the animal, and succeeded in blowing Its head off. The charge from the shot gvn so mutilated the head that it can not be sent to Indianapolis for examination. The attending physician said this morning the dog's brains would be examined and if any signs of rabies could be found, the boy would be sent to Indianapolis to take the Pastear treatment. N'o other persons have hea Uttaa by the

TUBERCULIN TESTED MILK IS PROMISED

Ordinance Committee Orders Drastic Measure to Regulate Milk Sale. T O EXAMINE HERDS High Death Rate Among Children Traced to Milk By Davis. Two ordinances which govern the sale of milk in the city will be combined and sections added provided that only milk from tuberculin tested cattle shall be offered to consumers, and that such tests shall be made at least once a year, accordingJto instructions given City Attorney Bond by the ordinance committee, after discussing the milk situation with City Health Officer Davis last night. When the measure has been framed, the committee, which is composed of Frank L. Waidele, chairman, Elmer E. King, and Alphonse Weishaupt, will call a meeting of the dairymen and veterinarians. City Attorney Bond will present the tentative ordinance to them, and ask for their opinions. What they say will be considered before the measure is presented to council for its action. The two ordinances which Mr. Bond was instructed to incorporate in one, control the sale of milk and define the duties of dairy inspector. Dr. Davis asked that the measure be made specific in providing that only milk from tuberculin tested cattle be sold. Provisions of Measure. The ordinance will specify that in addition to testing the entire herd once a year, no cow shall be admitted to the herd at any other time without first being tested. Only the tu-bercu-lin furnished by the United States may be used In the tests. All such tests are to be made by a state official or a deputy which he shall appoint. The measure will be explicit in saying that no other person who may be in any way interested in the herd, shall have anything to do with the tests. Placing milk in bottles that have not been returned to the dairy and thoroughly sterilized will be made punishable by a fine. After the ordinance becomes effective, all dairymen's licenses will be issued by the city controller and not by the dairy inspector. Either bottled or dipped, milk may be offenedAd consumers provided the required care is taken in its preparation and handling. Dairymen buying and distributing milk from other herds than their own, will be required to show that it comes from tuberculin tested cattle. Refers To Death Rate. In presenting his ideas to the committee, Dr. Davis said people did not look the milk question squarely in the face,. but either made too much or too little of its dangers. He said Richmond was in the zone of the country In which the death rate from tuberculosis is the highest, the disease being the cause of one out of every seven deaths. Of the children who die under five years of .age, he said, only five per cent died of tuberculosis contracted from milk. But this is a larger percentage than should be, he said, and precautions should be taken to stop even these few deaths. He prophesied that dairymen would I complain of the expense attached to making the tuberculin tests and the weeding out of herds which would follow. Tuberculin Is Free. Tuberculin supplied by th9 government Is free, he said, and when state officers or deputies made the tests, it would be without expense to the dairymen. Cattle shown to have the disease need not be killed, thus becoming a total loss, he said. They may be fattened and killed or used for breeding purposes, provided the young calves are not allowed to use their mother's milk. The health officer pointed out that in many cases bottles which were collected from homes were refilled bv the dairymen while on their routes j and left at other houses. This is a dangerous way of spreading disease. Proper methods of sterilization will be defined in the proposed ordinance. GIVE NO SYMPATHY TO TRAMPS IN CITY Police Court Attaches Order James Bachelor to Hie Himself Hence. Tramps and beggars get little sympathy from Richmond citizens and officials. James Bachelor was arrested yesterday afternoon on the charge of vagrancy after he had asked for food from several South Side residents. He was ordered by Mayor Zimmerman today to take his financial assets, amounting to forty cents, and get as far away from the city a3 the first Interorban car would carry him. The charge against Mrs. Rodie Smith, colored," who appeared to stand trial on the charge of public intoxication, was dismissed. Mayor Zimmerman and Prosecutor Reller held their regular morning rehearsal of the drama "Charged with Public Intoxication." orThe Morning After," with William Smith taking the leading part. Reller appeared at the rise of the curtain reading an affidavit. Smith took up his cue promp ly, mnmbling "Guilty." The mayor concluded the performance with a "$1 ad costs" moaeicrtM,

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MISS GERTRUDE HA8SLER CARPENTER. Speculation is rife as to the legality of the recent contract marriage entered into by Miss Gertrude Hassler and Frederick A. Carpenter, a wealthy business man of Chicago. The couple dispensed with religious or civil ceremonies by signing contracts in the presnce of witnesses. Miss Hassler attracted widespread attention recently by Fuing Carl F. Fisher, multi-millionaire auto dealer, for $500,000 "love bairn." The case was settled for $23,000. On the witness stand Miss Hassler alleged that Fisher once begged her to allow him to take one of her Telvet slippers to Europe with him.

BOY SLEEPS! HOBSE WALKS 20 MILES Ogle Meeks, 14, of Anderson, Tells Chief Gormon a Strange Story. OWNER COMES HERE Liveryman Says Youth Has Rented of Him Number of Times. When Ogle Meeks, 14, driving a $200 horse and buggy, inquired for the road to Anderson of Joe Hill at Easthaven last night, he aroused Hill's suspicions. Hill notified police head quarters. Patrolman Hirschfield wejit after the boy and brought him to the city building, where he was confined until this morning and the horse put up in a local livery stable. Young Meeks told Chief of Police Gormon today he had hired the rig of Frank Pence an Anderson liveryman, had gone for a drive. After riding awhile he went to sleep, when he woke up found himself in the neighborhood of Newcastle. He started from Anderson at 7:30 o'clock Wednesday evening. He said he inquired of a man. whom he met near Newcastle, the way to get back to Anderson. This man. Meeks said told him the shortest way to get back was to go to Richmond, and then take a direct road joining tke two towns. The boy said he wa3 riding alone, was not going any place in particular and was not going to meet any one. He drove toward the edge of Anderson and went to sleep, sleeping in the buggy until early yesterday morning. About 6 o'clock he awoke, got corn from a field bes:de the road and fed the horse, then drove on. When he met a farmer he Inquired the way to Anderson. Ignorant of Route. He said he had no idea of the location of Newcastle and Richmond, rela tive to Anderson and did not know j that by coming to Richmond he was! getting many miles farther away. He said he had not been in school for sometime and knew nothing of the geography of the state. On his way to this crty he passed through Hagerstown and Centerville. Chief of Police Gormen notified Frank Pence, the liveryman, who came to the city this morning. Pence said he did not hesitate to let the boy have the hueev as he had hired it many times in the past and had al- i ways brought it back, taking good care of the horse. Meeks is the son of F. C. Meeks, 202 Brown street, Anderson. His father is an employe of the J. M. Rayborn grocery storePence will drive his rig through to Anderson taking yonmy STeeks with him. The case Is a puzxle to Chief of Police Gormon who said the story told by the boy was straight, and did not Bhow stay motive for leaving with the rig. PORTER IS BACK T. S. Porter has returned from NewYork City where he has been superintending the installation of the ven tilating system in the new ten story j building of the National Biscuit com-j pany, for the Quaker City Machine! company of this city, which was given

GEN. HUERTA LOVES BUBBLY CHAMPAGNE Dictator Forgets Diplomatic Worries At Home of Convivial Blanquet. READY TO RETIRE Dissolution of New Congress Reported by President's Close Friends. MEXICO CITY, Nor. 14 "The tn ternatlonal situation looks brighter." This significant statement was made today by Senor Moheno, minister of foreign affairs, following an all night conference of Senor Aldape, minister of the interior; Senor Loiano, mlai9 ter of public instruction: Senor Noranjo, minister of communications, and Senor Moheno. General Huerta was reported today to have consented to a dissolution of the new congress which Is scheduled to convene tomorrow after several other personal followers had threatened to desert unless the dictator abandoned bis policy of defying the United States. After being mysteriously missing for over twenty-four hours. General Huerta has reappeared upon the scene of action. Iate last night he ap peared at a popular restaurant, acrom panied by a military aide, and later went to the national palace. Near Champagne Store. It was explained that the dictator had spent Thursday In seclusion at the home of War Minister Blanqnet There is a large store of champagne at Blanquct's home. Although Huerta's reappearance pnt an end to rumors that he had fled, it did not entirely check reports that the dictator may leave Vera Crux tomorrow on the Steamship Furst Bismarck. Senor Moheno, in addition to declaring the international situation, "brighter," Intimated that Huerta and his cabinet had tacitly reached an agreement on a policy of conciliation toward the United States. The chief concern, it was s&ld. Is the dissolution of congress before it can enact any legislation. Lind Apprised of Plan, It was also indicated by Foreign Minister Moheno that this proposition had been under consideration when John Land, the epedsl envoy of President Wilson, hurried away from the capital Wednesday night. Eecause of Mr. Llnd's failures on his two previous miesions to Mexico City, belief was expressed here in diplomatic circles that he would not return here for a third time for negotiations with the Mexican government unless Huerta gaTe positive guarantees of concession. Members of the new congress, both deputies and senators, who were elected on October 2S. are arriving here today from all parts of the republic Many of them are military officers with absolutely no legislative experience. Apparently most of them are ready to go to any length to support Huerta. The financial condition oX the government grows steadily worse on account of the fact that European nations are supporting the doHct of the j United States and hare closed tfceir ipUM strings- to HiMrt -

WILSON ULTIMATUM MENACES BLOCKADE OF MEM PORTS Envoy Lind Transmits Wilson's Final Note to Dictator Huerta.

U. S. TROOPS PREPARE Navy Ready to Check Importation of Arms and Supplies to Mexico. VERA CRUZ. Not. 14. Special EnToy John Kind has sent an ultimatum to the Mexican government. Bhia was revealed bere today by a friend of General Huerta. The ultimatum Insists that Huerta yield to all demands of the ITnlted Stat by Saturday. Th alternative is anMmnaediat blockad of all Meticaa porta by Amerioaa warships. Lind's demand was transmitted to Huerta in a code dispatch sent shortly after midnight. It was telegraphed by an official or the Mexican government. He conferred secretly wth Mr. LJad and was informed of th only barta on whir-h diplomatic negotiations could continue. This official is an intimate friend of the dictator and is acting as personal envoy of Huerta SECRETARY BRYAN SrLENT. Refuses to Discuss Contents of Nots to Dictator Huerta. WASHINGTON. Not. 14. Secretary Bryan today declined to discuss the terms of the note which the United States Is reported to have sent to Provisional President Huerta. but it is regarded as certain that a blockade of Mexican ports by American warships within forty-elght'bours Is threatened. The state department was In constant communication today with John Und at Vera Cmz and with Acting Ambassador O'Shaughnessy at Mexico City, Lind reported to the department that he had transmitted the American note to Huerta O'Shaughnessy telegraphed the department at length today concerning the latest developments. Government officials who are familiar with the administration's Mexican policy are of the opinion President Wilson has decided the time for action has arrived. The administration considers it has given Huerta more than sufficient time to resign, and that now it is up to the United States to take more stringent measures. Ships Ready for Blockade, ' The program anticipated includes the severance of all diplomatic relations between Washington and Mexico City and the withdrawal of Acting Ambassador O'Shaughnessy and other American diplomats. Following this It is expected that an active blockade of all Mexican ports will be maintained by the second and third divisions of the Atlantic fleet, aided by the torpedo flotilla stationed at Charleston, S. C. So far as possible this blockade will be peaceful. The orders to the American ships are to torn back any commercial vessels carrying arms, ammunition or provisions into Mexico. While this may lead to war 'with Mexico, government officials feel fbey can gain their ends by Marvin g out Mexico and that as all Americans In Mexico haT been several times warned to leave the republic the responsibility for their lives does no, devolve upon the United States. The scout cruiser Chester, carrying a large supply of ammunition for the American fleet and equipped with the strongest wireless outfit In the navy, has reached Vera Crux. READY FOR INVASION. Troops en Mexican Border Prepare ta Cross Into Mexican Territory. NOOAJLES. Ariz.. Nov. 14 Military movements along the Mexican border show that preparations are being made for Immediate service. Orders received by the Ninth United States cavalry showed that all leaves of absence are being restricted. The soldiers of that regiment are preparing for a campaign. Several carloads of extra wagons have been received by United States troops at Douglas. Ariz. There are now facilities for provisioning 1.000 men for six months. REPENTANT FELINE CATCHEU RABBIT Cat Owned By A. D. Cobb Replaces Itself in Good Graces of Mistress. Here Is a cat story which. If true, makes the heroine, "Hannah," a felina worth having. Hannah is the property of A. D. Cobb, county agricultural agent. It was left at the Bell residence, which Is now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Cobb. Two days ago, Hannah disgraced herself after the nature of cats by placing her paws Into some cake dough. The mistress punished the cat and placed her outside the door. Presently Hannah scratched on the door and when It was opened, presented Mrs. Cobb with a large young rabbit which the cat had caught and killed. The rabbit had been seen to make various bunting excursions but it is believed there are no other rabblta ia the Immediate vicinity. RIVERS IN FLOOD PrrrSEURG. Nov. 14 Waters In the Monongabela, Allegheny and Ohio rivers will pass the flood mark before noon tomorrow, according to a pre diction of the UniUd States

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