Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 110, 19 March 1914 — Page 1

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Democrats Adopt Plank Endorsing State Wide Primary After Hard Battle Against Reactionary Wing WILSON PROGRESSIVES HAPPY

Senator Shively Endorsed for Re-election by Acclamation Ralston's Keynote Speech Reviews Accomplishments of Democrats in Indiana in Last Year. Cites Progressive Measures Passed by Last Legislature. Kern Takes Active Part in Framing Planks for State Platform. Battle on for Nomination for State Offices. Bittler leads for Treasurer.

BULLETINl INDIANAPOLIS, March 19. The real head of the "machine" strength Vvas on the contest for secretary of state. General disorder and confusion necessitated police action to clear the aisles of electioneering forces. The Third district named Samuel B. Wells, the Fourth district James F. Cox, and the Seventh Homer Cook. Alen county gave Cook 35, Cass county following with 25 votes, while Lake county split, 24 for Cook and 5 for Cox. Cook got 23 from Delaware and 190 out of Marion county's 193. From this on Cook's nomination was assured. The ballot resulted: Cook 976(2, Cox 647'2, Wells 212. When nominations for state auditor were called for it was again necessary to call police into action. The full text of Governor Ralston's speech -will be found on page 11. INDIANAPOLIS, March 19. With women predominating In the gallery the 1,836 delegates to the Democratic state convention got Into action at P:45 o'clock, the delay being occasioned by the tardiness of Senators Shively and Kern, Governor Ralston and . Tom Taggart. Portraits of President "W.'lson, Vice President Marshall, Secretary Bryan and Governor Ralston predominated when the band struck tip the national air. Chairman Korbly -balled the convention to order. J. W. Boehne of Evansville, leader of the "progressives" who claim victory in Ihe primary fight, was on the ground early with his forces in line. The arrival of Senator Shively was preeted with tremendous cheering, the band striking up "The Stars and Ptripes." Governor Ralston's entrance stirred tip another ovation. Tom Taggart entered through the delegates corridor end reached the stage before he was discovered, when chering again broke out. Ralston Delivers Speech. Governor Ralston began his keynote address at 10 o'clock, immediately following the invocation by Rev. F. 3. Wickes. of the Unitarian church. Governor Ralston had been speaking but a few minutes when Senator Kern came to the stage amid applause that interrupted the Governor several minutes. Gov. Ralston's commendatory remarks concerning President Wilson end Secretary Bryan were vociferously applauded, the mention of the lather's name causing the most pronounced uproar of the forenoon session. The Governor concluded his speech tat 11:30 o'clock, occupying 90 minutes fn delivery. Abe Simmons, of Bluffton, then made the report of the commission rules and organization. When the recommendation that Shively be renominated by acclamation was read applause broke loose and called lor Bhively interrupted the proceedings for several minutes. Senator Kern assumed the permanent, chairmanship at 11:40 o'clock, with a speech conveying greeting of the president of the 1'nited States and "our own little giant. Thomas Marshall" and "that great. Democrat, William Jennings Bryan.-' He then introduced Senator Shively who addressed the delegates at some length. Approve Platform. Chairman Kern next introduced Mayor Roll, of Indianapolis, to read the report of the platform committee. The cheering that greeted the primary election plank emphasized the victory of the so-called Bryan-Wilson "progressives" led by Kern and Shively on this particular issue. The platform was approved by acclamation and the re-nomination in like manner of Senator Shively and Appellate Judges Selt, Iback. Hattel and A. Caldwell were rushed through. On the first ballot, Frank M. Powers, of Angola, received 9662 against 469 for James M. Moran, of Portland, for the contested nomination for appellate judge. Powers was declared nominated. The resolutions committee's report to the state convention indorses the state-wide primary law and workmen's compensation act, the national and state administration and the two senators on their stand on national issues. The resolution as prepared also pledged regarding enforcement of the laws enacted for protection of railroad employes and other wage earners, and commend the public service commission act. Approve Liquor Laws. On the liquor question the present laws are approved and ai impartial enforcement, thereof demanded, and opposition to the repeal or modification of the present remonstrance laws is expressed. The remainder of the resolution deals with flood prevention, jxod roads4 and commendation of prac

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tically all the laws passed by the last legislature. The state primary resolution reads: "We declare in favor of a state wide primary election law, carefully guarded as to simplicity and economy, at which the people shall nominate all candidates for office, that the provision of the corrupt practices act and general election laws shall be made to apply to such primary elections the state convention to be retained for the purpose of counsel, organization and declaration of party principles, and precede the nominating primary." Another plank favors the creation of a board to provide for mediation. Just before the platform committee got down to work at 9 o'clock last night, the Tenth district meeting in the senate chamber at the state house had witnessed the unheard of before scene of Charles J. Murphy of the public service commission of Indiana, eating out of the hand of Judge Lawrence J. Becker, his arch political enemy, and saying that the political provender proffered by Judge Becker was palatable and pleasing. Tenth Gets Busy. The Tenth district organization meeting adopted resolutions calling on its representative in the platform committee to stand for a statewide direct primary plank, and in case the platform committee did not so report to the convention, to bring in a minority report. The battle for the motion carried by a vote of 55 to 44. Lake county. Commissioner Murphy's county, and likewise "Judge Becker's'' county," gave IS votes for and 'Z against the primary election plank resolution offered by Mayor George R. Durgan of Lafayette. Tippecanoe county. Durgan's county, voted 2S to 1 for the Durgan resolution. Porter county, led by J. II. McGill. the Valparaiso manufacturer, gave its entire nine votes for the resolution. White, Jasper, Newton, Warren and Benton each voted solid against the resolution. Emory Sellers, former United States district attorney for Indiana, who had ' been elected to a place on the com mittee on resolutions and platform, was called to the platform by Chairman Murphy before the vote was announced. Mr. Sellers told the Tenth district delegation that if he had to go before the convention with a minority report and thereby defeat the candidacy of his friend. T. W. 'O'Connor, who is a candidate for state treasurer, that he would never enter the committee on resolutions and platform. Murphy Gets Busy. Continued shouts for "the vote, the vote," for the Becker, Durgan, McGill forces drowned Judge Sellers' voice, and Chairman Murphy announced the vote amid yells and hurrahs from the winners, who had put it over on the "regulars." Murphy saw that to allow the convention to get further into the issue, and factional fighting would split the Tenth district on O'Connor, and he told Judge Sellers in an aside tone to go and accept the place and then put a motion for adjournment. E. P. flonan and other reactionaries, who were leading the fight against Judge Becker, Durgan and other of the so-called progressives, as much as against the primary election plank, simply gasped for breath. Could it be that Murphy had at least yielded to the Becker wing of the party and were they back in the saddle again? The organization meetI ing was at an end, and Chairman Murphy and McGill went to a stenographer to have the resolutions sent up to the platform by Durgan put in .typewritten shape. The Murphy foli lowers were loft to figure the thing out '. for themselves, an dthey did so by I concluding that Murphy had sacrificed his power and personal ambitions in the Tenth district, simply to purchase j the support of the entire Tenth district for O'Connor for treasurer, and ; they were right. The Durgan-Becker-McGill men went out and at once donn- ' ei O'Conor badges, and went to work I for O'Connor, where they- had before been lukewarm. I The news of the Tenth district acj tion spread like wildfire at the Dennison hotel, and went direct to the conrerence of senator Kern ana senator Shively, Governor Ralston, Tom Taggart and the Indiana congressmen. Those present say that Senators Kern and Shiveley smiled blandly. Governor, it is said, could hardly believe that Murphy had been "rolled" and that at the hands of Judge Lawrence J. Becker. Contests for seats in the convention, as heard by the credentials committee last night Were comparatively few. The suffragist, league of Indiana was represented by Mrs. Grace Julian Clark, Mrs. Meredith Nicholson and other suffragist leaders, who appeared to plead for an equal suffrage plank in the platform. The committee received the suffragist representatives very graciously, hut. it Js understood that suffragist principles will get but scant mention in the platform when it is presented today;.

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RUMELY PLANT ADDS WORKMEN TO FORCE Arrival of Boilers Permits the Construction of Engines, According to a Statement Issued by W. Campbell. MORE MEN ARE ADDED Normal Working Conditions are Expected Here by the Manager of Works Within the Next Few Months. Statements were issued today to the effect that the Gaar-Scott branch of the M. Rumely company would put on an increased force within the next few days, and from present indications normal conditions will be restored in the big plant within a few months. William Campbell, works manager, today said that boilers are on the road to Richmond from Battle Creek, Mich., where the company has another branch, and that as soon as these boilers arrive, the local plant will start building engines. Mr. Campbell expects the shipment here before next week. From now on local officers expert eighteen boilers each week and this alone will mean that a big number of men will be employed. On the first of next month the Gaar-Scott plant will again start to build separators, and Mr. Campbell says that one hundred more men may be put on at that time. Boilers Delay Work. "We would have been working on engines before this but it was impossible to 'get the boilers here," said Mr. Campbell. "They had been ordered for several weeks but the Battle Creek plant was unable to get them. Yesterday we received word that the boilers had been shipped." When asked if the announcement that the M. Rumely concern's bankers and noteholders' committee that a plan for the extension of its notes to March 1, 1918, had anything to do with the renewed activity of the plant, Mr. Campbell replied in the negative. He said that the company had intended to proceed with its plans before the extension of the notes was arranged. Mr. Campbell says there are 325 persons employed by the local branch now. If present, plamr materialize the force will be materially increased each month and it is believed that the normal force of from 600 to 80o men will be on the company's pay roll here when all buildings are opened. PREPARE JUBILEE FORJCASH BEALL South Siders to Honor Club Member Who Will Leave for New York State. Cash Beall, prominent in many undertakings, will be the guest of honor at the biggest jubilee the South Side Improvement association ever planned, according to the announcement of officers today. The celebration will be held Wednesday because Mr. Beall, who has been secretary of the organization for four years and a director for fifteen years, will leave for Binghampton, N. Y., probably Thursday. The affair will be public and will not be restricted to members of the association. Hans Koll, who has the reputation of being one of the keenest toastmasters in the city, will eulogize Mr. Beall, as will also President Adolph Blickwedel, B. A. Kennepohl and several prominent in the association. One of the features of the evening will be the presence of the German Militearvere'in in full uniforms brought from Germany by William H. Duning, a. present from the emperor. The Mannerchor will sing. Mr. Beall was one of the most progressive members of the club and it Mas largely his work that laid out the addition to the city of Richmond which was named in his honor, Beallview. He recently sold out his dry cleaning business and purchased farm land in New York state where he will follow the business of farming. CABINET UPHEAVAL RESULT OF MURDER French Minister of Marines Resigns Following the Assassination of Editor. PARIS, March 19. Another cabi net upheaval occurred today as a result, of the assassination of Gaston Calmette, editor of Le Figaro, by Mde. Henrietta Cailoux. Ernest. Monis, minister of marine, resigned and Al bert Le Brun was provisionally ap pointed in his stead. Le Brun held ! the post of minister of eolory in the cabinet as re-organized by Premier Doumergue, after H. Joseph Cailoux resigned the portfolio of finance. Mons' resignation was directly due to the Rochette scandal which was brought, to a head by the murder of Calmette and the accusations that Monis, a colleague of Cailoux, had while premier, ordered the adjournment of the trial of Henry Rochette on a charge of swindling.

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OVER PROTEST OF LOT OWNER Sewer System in Fairview to be Constructed, as Board Believes Community Will be Benefited. FACTORY OWNERS PLEAD FOR SEWER City Officials Also Discuss Shade Tree Question and Ordinance is to be Amended by City Council. Acting on the belief that the improvement of Center street, Fairview, by the construction of a sewer system would benefit the whole community; that this improvement would be the forerunner of making the street under the three mile road law and providing a desirable northwest exit and entrance to Richmond, principally because grade crossing would be avoided, the board of works today confirmed the resolution for the sewer system and ordered advertisements for bids. William Kelley, attorney for some lot owners, opposed the resolution on the ground that it would be no benefit to his already heavily assessment burdened clients, and that the opening of the street as a northwest entrance to the city would mitigate against the improvement of West Fifth street, on which is located the most dangerous grade crossing in the city. Petitioners for the improvement were George Kemper and William Turner, of Kokomo, of the recently organized K. D. Kitchen Cabinet com(Continued on Page Ten.) DAMAGE OF $300,000 IN MILWAUKEE FIRE Windsor Hotel and Western Newspaper Union Building Destroyed by Blaze at an Early Hour This Morning. HEROISM IS DISPLAYED Police and Firemen Rescue Scores from Hostelry Sidney Fire Causes a Loss of More Than $400,000. MILWAUKEE, Wis., March 19. Twenty-five women and men were saved from death early today by Edward Saffela, night clerk in the Windsor hotel, who made several trips in a burning elevator to the top floor of the building which was destroyed. The fire also took the Western Newspaper Union building, which was occupied by the Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin, one of the oldest newspapers in the state, the Western Newspaper Union and the Standard Bank Book company. The loss was about $300,000. One man is missing. He was registered in the Windsor but after the fire was under control he could not be accounted for. It was first reported that ten or more persons were missing, but all except one were accounted for later. Scores of acts of heroism on the part of policemen and firemen were witnessed by a large crowd. The occupants of the hotel had been taken out scantily clad and were cared for in the Shubert theatre across the street. The Windsor hotel was one of the oldest in the city. At one time it was the most fashionable hostelry in Milwaukee. FOUR BUILDINGS BURN. Lost" By Fire At Sidney Estimated at $400,000. SIDNEY, O., March 19. Fjmr buildings in the business sectfmr bf this city were destroyed by fire of unknown origin early this morning. The blaze was under control at 5 o'clock. The loss is said to be between $400,000 and $500,000. WEATHER FORECAST For Indiana Snow tonight and Friday morning, followed by clearing Friday. TEMPERATURE. Noon 24 Yesterday. Maximum 32 Minimum 22 W. E. MOORE'S FORECAST FOR RICHMOND. SUMMARY. Snow is expected late this afternoon or tonight and probably Friday followed by fair weather. The storm is moving east, and is central over Missouri. It is attended by general snows north of the thirtieth parallel Rain in south. Very warm weather prevails in southern California. In Los Angeles it is 01 in the

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DRY POLL TAKERS RECEIVE REBUFFS Prohibition Lawyer Makes a Complaint to Prosecutor, Because Voters Refuse Information to Poll Takers. SLAM DOORS SHUT Reller. Explains That Voter is Not Compelled to Tell How He Intends to Vote at Option Election. Prosecutor Reller said today that I. C. Dwiggins, one of the campaign managers of th ,drys in the local option campaign, had complained to him that he and his assistants who were taking a poll of the voters had experienced difficulties in obtaining desired information at a large number of homes. Many people questioned by dry poll takers, Mr. Dwiggins informed the prosecutor, bluntly refused to answer questions put to them, some slammed doors in the faces of the poll takers and, Dwiggins said, he had the experience of being driven from one home by a man wielding a razor. Later, however, Dwiggins learned the man was insane. Prosecutor Reller said today that no voter was required to inform a poll taker whether he was going to vote wet or dry, but there was certain information all voters were required to furnish poll takers who displayed proper credentials. The prosecutor states that some of the poll takers have either not been furnished with credentials or have neglected to display them to people they have called upon. In regard to what information a voter is required to furnish a properly accredited poll taker. Prosecutor Reller quoted the following section of the state election laws: "Upon the exhibition of such certificate all information in the possession of persons to whom application is made with regard to the names, residence and other qualifications in regard to voting of any and every person within such district, county, township, municipality, ward or precinct, must be given." Violation of this section of the election laws is punishable by a fine of not less than $1 nor more than $25, also imprisonment in the county jail for a termrr not to exceed ten days may be imposed. GRAND JURY ACTION CAUSES SENSATION Body of Wife of I. L. Reynolds, of Connersville, Will be Exhumed. A sensation was caused yesterday in Connersville when the Fayette county grand jury ordered that the body of Mrs. Ivy L. Reynolds, wife of I. L. Reynolds, a Connersville mail clerk, be exhumed and an examination made, and the subsequent refusal of the coroner to make public his findings. Mr. Reynolds was well known here and three years ago was the principal speaker at a Washington birthday celebration held in the Odd Fellows' hall by the Richmond postoffice employes. Mrs. Reynolds died February 16, it is said, in convulsions. The report of her death was made in a regular manner and the cause given as pneumonia. Shortly after the burial Mr. Reynolds left for a trip and within two weeks of the time of the death was married to Miss Dora Gerber, of Monroe, Mich. The second wife is twenty-one years old, while Mr. Reynolds is thirty-eight. At the time Mr. Reynolds spoke here he was a mail carrier, but was promoted soon after that time. " . employes know him as he formerly made frequent trips here. WILL BE PLANNED Guest House Directors Meet Tonight to Discuss Matter of Raising Funds. Plans for a second campaign for funds, probably will be completed tonight at a meeting of the executive board of the Guest House association. The meeting will be held at the home of Miss Margaret Starr, president of the association. The second campaign will be organized along the lines of the first, but probably will be more extensive. A committee of business men to act as a board of advisors has been asked of the Commercial club. The officers of the club promised to appoint the board as soon as necessity requires. Before the second campaign for funds starts, all old lists of names will be goue over and those who did not respond or were not seen in the first campaign will be solicited. The directors of the association believe the Guest House idea was not firmly rooted in the minds of those who are philanthropic and that the local option election and other important matters before the public hindered the other campaign.

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City Attorney in Statement Indirectly Replies to Argument That $700,000 Valuation Will Raise Water Rates

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City's Counsel Says, "If It Is Finally Determined that Justice and Equity Require a Readjustment of Prices, Even Though Some Should Hereafter Pay More, StilflTls My Opinion that Such Readjustment Should Be Made Because It Would Avoid Discrimination and Be Fair to All.

City Attorney W. A. Bond today Issued a statement presenting his side of the latest controversy which has arisen over the' water rates question, now before the Indiana Public Service Commission. The charge that the tenative rate schedule submitted by the city attorney to the state commission would not be acceptable because it reduced the company's revenue to an extent that the stockholders would not receive a "fair and equitable" return on their investment because the operating expenses would remain the same, is not directly answered by Mr. Bond. In reference to this subject Mr. Bond only says: "If it is finally determined that justice and equity require a readjustment of prices, even though some should hereafter pay more, still it is my opinion that such readjustment and rearrangement should be made because it would avoid discrimination, and be fair to all." Expects Readjustment. He also expresses the opinion that standing in regard to the city's posithere will be a readjustment of rates whereby many consumers, especially the small ones, will pay less. Mr. Bond's statement follows: "There seems to be some misundertion in the Water Works case. No valuation and no schedule of rates has been filed by the city with the commission, these will be presented in the brief of the city to be filed soon. The tentative suggestion of rates as has been heretofore published was used solely as an outline in orally arguing the questions before the commission. This schedule was baseT upon the extreme value of the plant which the city believes should be given, the highest rate of return which the city believes could be regarded in any event as fair and reasonable against the public, and the greatest rate of depreciation which, under any -theory, should be allowed, and based upon these propositions rates were suggested which it is believed would bring ample return upon these extreme figures. The value and rates suggested were used for purposes of illustration only with the understanding that all these matters would be fully considered and set forth in our written brief which w ill be done. Personally, I do not think the value of this plant, should be fixed as high as $700,000.09. Neither do I believe that 1 per cent per annum should be allowed on the value of the whole plant for depreciation, for according to the figures submitted by the engineers at the trial of this case, the past depreciation does not amount to 1 per cent annually, and if this be true, and takirf; it as a fact that future depreciation will not arise more rapidly than it has in the past. 1 per cent for this purpose would be excessive. But even if based upon these extreme values, the rates as a whole would not be increased, if we are right in estimating returns which will be realized. Change Probable. Btit it is very probable that whatever the value and the rate of return as finally fixed, that there will arise a readjustment of the schedule of prices, and that some consumers w ill pay more based upon fairness and equity than heretofore, and that many consumers, especially the small users, should pay less. At the time Council ordered me as city attorney to commence this proceeding. I publicly stated that it was my opinion that the Civil City would be required to pay more than it was then paying that it would receive no free water and might be charged more for fire protection, and that the School City would undoubtedly be charged for all the water it uses, which is now furnished free, and my further investigations have strengthened me in this opinion. But if upon full and thorough investigation and analysis of all the facts and elements which should be considered in such matters, it is finally determined that justice and equity require a readjustment of prices, even though some should hereafter pay more, still it is my opinion that such readjustment and rearrangement should be made because it would avoid discrimination and be fair to all. Sees Difference. The rights of the Individual consumer are as important and should receive the same consideration as the rights of the city, and during the weeks and months that I have had this matter under consideration and giving the same my best efforts, I have endeavored to look at all sides of this question and to do exact justice to every consumer, whether he use much or little. I do not think that a larg consumer like a railroad should be furnished water at less than cost of production, for under such circumstances others must in excess charges make up this deficit. This is an intricate and complicated question and should be studied from all angles so that no injustice shall be done to any consumer. This I have tried and am now trying to do, and as I have labored day and night to fully protect the public in this matter, I

errnn MlREADJUSTMENT have fully realized the responsibility resting upon me, and whatever may be the result, whether pleasing to all or not, I am fully cognizant of the fact that every right possessed by the people under the law has been and will be fully and fairly presented to that tribunal who has the legal authority to decide the questions involved. Foresees Expense. In considering this matter it should be borne in mind that this company has expended, or will have expended when contracts now let are completed, the sum of about 5130.000.00 in layin; a new main and in other betterment3 which the city has desired many years, and that this expenditure does not mean any additional consumers but only insures constant and efficient service for present consumers that no additional revenue can be realized directly from this expenditure, but that if it is an added protection and will afford better and surer service, it should be apportioned equitably among all users. The city has endeavored to consider all matters fairly, and has left nothing undone in presenting this case to the commission that is in the interest of the public good. We do not believe that the result will furnish any justification for increasing taxes, unless the commission should adopt a course in apportioning revenues between fire protection and domestic consumption, which is wholly unwarranted under the facts." WILL KEEP SCHOOL PUPILS FROM POLLS Supt. Giles Says Principal Ramsey's Action Was Done Without Knowledge of the School Authorities. STUDENTS MUST BE IN SCHOOL TUESDAY Jordan Says Whitewater Pupils Will Not Be Permitted to Crowd Around the Various Voting Places. "Xone of the steps taken in the Twenty-fifth precinct by the distribution of posters, petitions to be signed, and the placing of children at the polls, w hich have been reported to' have been done by 1). D. Ramsey, principal of the Whitewater school, has the sanction of the school board and superintendent of schools," said J. T. Giles, superintendent, today. "In fact." continued Superintendent Giles, "we knew nothing of his action until it came to our notice yesterday through newspaper reports." Asked what the attitude of the school authorities would be. Mr. Giles . replied: "Of course the school board is responsible for he actions of its1 agents, but as Mr. Ramsey had said" nothing of the matter it would be hard to say at this time just what will be done." Jordan's Attitude. "It is safe to say that the pupils at the Whitewater school or any public ' school will not be crowded around the . polls on election day. declared Chas. ' W. Jordan, secretary of the school board. "As to the matter of distributing "Vote Dry For Us" . posters in the school and putting them in windows. ' well it will be taken up later," added Mr. Jordan. Asked if an excuse of a student absent from school because he was standing at the polls, would be acceptable under the present fb' laws and under the regulations of tb.9 Richmond schools. superintend... Giles said he was of the opinion that such excuses could not be accepted. "It is early yet to say what action will be taken regarding the Ramwy matter but it is safe to say that the Whitewater principal acted without the authority of the school board superintendent of schools, concluded Mr. Giles. BIG FIRE SWEEPS BUSINESS SECTION SPRING VALLEY. X. T- March 19. Fire today swept the business section of Spring Valley. andfor a time threatened the entire place. It was controlled with the aid of firemen from Haverstraw. Nyack and Suffero. Th. dames wa fiO.OOQ.