Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 153, 8 May 1914 — Page 1

FAIXAJDITOM Id AND SUN-TELEGRAM Vol. xxxnc. no. 153 RICHMOND, IND FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 8, 1914. SINGLE COPY 2 CE

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Candidates For State Office Announce Names, While Visitors Prepare For Elaborate Banquet at the Coliseum

The advance guard of the invading T. P. A. host began to arrive in this city this morning to attend the twentyfourth annual convention of the state organization, but the majority of the good fellows who belong to this prosperous and influential society of trade boosters did not begin to arrive until this afternoon. They came in squads, companies and regiments, all primed for a good time and shouting the slogan "We want a badger fight." Every train today was met by members of the reception committee and the Richmond City band. The extremely disagreeable weather failed to dampen the enthusiasm of either hosts or guests, nor did it serve to reduce the anticipated attendance, for the traveling salesman is used to all kinds of weather and can have Just as good a time in a rainstorm as in sunshine. Marry of the visitors were accompanied by their commanding officers, their wives, who were cordially received by the wives, sisters and daughters of Post C members at the post headquarters, North Ninth street. Hotels are Filled. Before 3 o'clock this afternoon every room in the Westcott and Arlington hotel was occupied, and quite a few of the visiting members of the organization were entertained at the home of Post C members. Among the forenoon arrivals were T. S. Logan of St. Louis, secretary of the national T. P. A., who is a member of the Lafayette (Ind.) post, and A. D. Gorrell of Marion, president of the Indiana T. P. A. division. President George Armstrong of the national T. P. A., arrived from Newark, N. J., this afternoon to be the honored guest of the state organization. Another national officer to arrive this afternoon was W. O. Hudson, of New Orleans, who is a member of the board of directors, and was at one time president of the national body. The state president and the three national officers are making their headquarters at the Westcott hotel. The first announcement of candidacy for president of the Indiana division was received at convention headquarters this morning, that of George Steele, a member of Post J, Evansville. Mr. Steele was to arrive this forenoon, and will have a large delegation of boosters with him. Whether he would have any opposition was not known at noon today. Lebo a Candidate. For state directors, five in number, three booms were launched today; E. E. Lebo, of Richmond, for re-election; L. P. Colenbaugh, of Vincennes, for re-election, and Thad Keller, of South Bend Besides Lebo and Colenbaugh, i the board or directors is now composd of Ves Beasley, R. G. Weber and J IH. Zimmer, all of Terre Haute, and C. A. Bronnenberg of Anderson. All these men probably will stand for reelection, and there may be other candidates. W. J. Counts, of Indianapolis, third iVice president of the Indiana division, jwas an early arrival this afternoon, end almost had his right band torn off Riving his many friends the "glad rhand." Counts has caused much ( 'organization by stumping the state tin behalf of his candidacy for reflection as third vice president. 1 "It's the only job with a high-falutin title I ever held and, by jing, I intend Ito hold it," explained Counts, i w. D. Chambers, secretary and trea surer of the Indiana division, the only salaried office, is a candidate for re election and has no opposition. Mr. lamberr home is in Terre Haute. J. H. Reitemeier, first vice preslJent. of Logansport, and Grice "White, Ikhart, second vice president, arrived Ms forenoon, all prepared and trained tfor the big doings. Year Most Successful. i President Gorrell, of the Indiana diWision, said this morning that he was (prepared to report at the business session tomorrow morning that the fiscal jyear now closing had been the most successful in the history of the organization. i "During the year," Mr. Gorrell said, F'we have added 1,036 new members, Wnd established one new post, which is pit Goshen, and known as Post BB. It started with seventy members. There are now twenty-eight posts in the state with a total membership of 6,638. Financially the organization is in a most "healthy condition, and its growth is Stead and satisfactory." T. S. Logan, the national secretary, speaking to newspaper men this morning said he was a Hoosler and would

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E not miss an Indiana convention for any consideration. "There has been an increase of three thousand members in the various divisions this year, and the organization is in a splendid condition," said Mr. Logan. "The Indiana division is now the second in size in the country, only being exceeded by the Missouri division, which has only about 150 more members." Logan Also Candidate. Mr. Logan has filled his present office for four years, and will be a candidate for , re-election at the national convention, to be held at Houston, Tex., June 8 and 9. It was learned this afternoon that there probably would be some lively contests for election of chairmen of the various state committees. These committees and their present chairmen are: J. R. Crawford, New Albany, chairman railroad committee; W. A. Ryan, Terre Haute, chairman press committee; Charles A. West, Lafayette, chairman legislative committee ; G. A. Mendenhall, Richmond, chairman hotel committee; C. A. Hunerwadel, Huntington, chairman employment committee; D. L. Guilfoyle, South Bend, chairman good roads committee; John J. Shuttleworth, Terre Haute, chairman membership com-, mlttee. Clubroom courtesies have been extended to all visiting members of the T. P. A., by the Elks' club and the Commercial club, and many availed themselves of these privileges this afternoon. All plans for the banquet at the Coliseum have been completed, and this affair tonight promises to be an enjoyable one. It will be featured by an excellent cabaret show, and late in the evening there will be dancing. It was definitely decided today to entertain the banquet guests with a badger fight, despite the protests made against it, because of the general demand on the part of the visiting members that this feature be retained on the program.

SECRETARY GARRISON READY TO THROW FORCE ACROSS BORDER IN TEN HOURS

BY LEASED WIRE WASHINGTON, May 8. Plans have been made by the war department, it developed today, to throw an expedi tionary force into Mexico across the northern border within ten hours If the urcncv should arise. Maior General Franklin will be placed in temporary command of this force. It is designated ae the second division. comprising nine regiments. Secretary Garrison said today that if an expeditionary force were sent into Mexico it would ultimately be under the command of Major General Wood, who would direct the activltie--of a greater force of men than comprised the second division. He pointed out that even if the second division were to be ordered into Mexico, Majo General Wood would nave charge of the operation of these troops. Navy Becomes Active. Greater signs of activity were manifest in the navy department today. Whether secret orders have been issued to Admiral Badger to land sailors and marines in Vera Cruz to support General Funston's troops or whether joint action between the army and navy in shipping additional troops r uoorsiep urama Latest of A little doorstep drama which is now enacted each night shortly after 10 o'clock and during the succeeding hours of the night is briefly written as follows: Scene, large brick building, southwest corner Eighth and North A streets. Time, any time after 10 o'clock. Characters, "Dorm" men, one or more. The plot, Dorm man with friends in the city with whom he has been spending the evening strides boldly to the door. It resists his pressure. He pushes harder. Exclamations calculated to relieve high tension of the temper follow. He pushes again.

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An unofficial referendum vote on the question of holding a bulldogbadger fight at the T. P. A. banquet tonight was taken as the variouB members arrived in the city and registered at headquarters. To the disgust of those members of Post C who have been exerting every influence to prevent the exhibition on the ground that it was brutal, every visitor voted in favor of the fight, and it will be pulled off, despite the fact that the authorities threaten interference. A number of prominent members of the association were today interviewed on the proposed badger fight. Here are their opinions: George Armstrong, president of the National T. P .A. "I have seen several badger fights and I think they are all right. They are not very brutal." T. S. Logan, national secretary "I think Governor Ralston was kidding when he said he would not tolerate a badger fight. I'll bet the governor could be induced to pull the badger out of its cage."

Piano Company Opens Factories to T. P. A.

Preparations have been completed for the reception Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the Starr Piano factory, which is to be given the ladies who are visiting the city during the T. P. A. convention. The reception promises to be of extraordinary interest. Each member of Post C has been instructed to Invite one lady to make this trip so there will probably be many local ladies in attendance. The automobile committee has been working hard to take care of its end of the work and has been successful in obtaining sufficient cars to accommodate all, leaving the Westcott hotel at 9:45 sharp. Immediately upon arrival at the factory the visitors will be given special programs and under the escort of the men from the office force will be taken through all the most interesting parts of the factory. All along the route special preparations have been made that the work may be interesting and instructive and wherever posible, special demon strations will be given. It will include an explanation and inspection of the perforated music roll department. which will be open to visitors for the first time on this day. Following the trip all will return to the administration building, where a special program has been prepared. Miss Blanch Luken, violinist, and Miss Ruth Harris, soprano, who are among Richmond's best musicians will take part in this program. As a special feature not i ordinarily found on programs of this to Vera Cruz is under contemplation could not be definitely learned. The navy department has options on transports in every seaport on tho Atlantic coast and gulf and they are held in readiness, it was ascertained, for any use desired by the government. Secretary Garrison was at his desk early and immediately sent for Chief of Staff Major General Wotherspoon and Adjutant General Andrews. Garrison Remains Silent. Secretary Garrison refused to discuss the "war" conference and would not state whether additional troopswould be sent to reinforce General Funston. "I positively refuse to make any predictions as to what the war department is going to do," said the secretary. "Did you consider the advisability of reinforcing Funston at your midnight conference," he was asked. "I must decline to answer that question," answered the secretary. Several telegrams were received from General Funston today but the secretary refused to disclose their import. r'i-. v ai iiiy i Local Theatricals Then follows business of stamping on the steps, alternating with soft whistles, such as Romeo used to charm Juliet to the balcony, and other noises which would not do for Juliet's ear. He thumps on the glass and rattles the door. The steady sound of snoring from the third and fourth floor ceases, an old shoe drops to the pavement near the door. Fifteen minutes later a drowsy janitor unlocks the door and the "night owl" clambs to his room. The news items concealed in this playlet is: Officials of the Y. M. C. A. have placed a lock on the front door of the building, which is used at 10 o'clock each evening.

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A. D. Gorrell, president of the Indiana division. "The fellows who have been raising so much caln about this badger fight are a bunch of mollycoddles. I saw one at Muncie last year and it was a howling success." W. D. Chambers, secretary Indiana division. "I am opposed to a badger fight if it is npt supervised by a competent referee; one who can skillfully pull the badger out of its cage. If the right kind of a man can be secured for this job, then I am for the fight, even If it costs men twenty dollars to see it." George Steele, candidate for president, Indiana division "I have never seen a badger fight, but I certainly hope to tonight." W. C. Hudson, former national president "No T. P. A. convention is a success without a badger fight. Those fellows who oppose it should be arrested, not its promoters." Because of the overwhelming sentiment In favor of the fight, it has been definitely decided to hold it tonight. kind. Miss Gladys Bailey assisted by Mr. Robert Taylor will demonstrate the new dances. The fine dancing which Miss Bailey has done on the few occasions she has demonstrated for the Richmond dancers is sufficient assurance that this will be of more than ordinary interest to all. The Starr Piano company has been working to make this trip a long remembered part of the 1914 convention. It is especially requested that every lady endeavor to be at the hotel promptly at 9;45 so no delay may be necessary in getting started. Inject Mexican Affair in Menu at T.P.A. Feast John Hegger, chairman on weather committee, "daddv" of Post C. and , cnampion fancy waistcoat wearer, was subjected to much criticism today because of the extensive cloud leak. He answers threats of expulsion by saying it is all the fault of the weather man. Newt Jenkins was of great assistance to the ladies of Post C members ! in welcoming visiting ladies. He made a great impression on all the fair guests. The menu for the banquet this evening reads like an account of a battle in Mexico. Here it is: Consomme in Copas Aseitunas Dulce Pickles Rabanos Jumbo Salted Cacahuates Roast Chicken with Relleno Roast Puerco with Brown Gravy Brown Papas Spring Chicharos Candied Dulce Papas Pineapple Hielo Sliced Tomato and Lechugas Salad Rollos Block Hielo Cream Cake Obleas Mints Queso Cafe. The committee responsible for injecting the Mexican problem into the banquet menu consists of E. E. Lebo, A. Gordon, L. E. Browne, J. P. Highley and P. J. Freeman. Not a one of them understands what the menu means but say it is a good one. One of the features of the banquet tonight will be the cabaret show, to be given by the Gomes Cabaret company of Cincinnati, which will present Miss McCullough, Miss Flynn, Miss Hill, Miss Shrader, Mr. Wattie and Mr. Morris Jones. A ball will be held at the coliseum tonight following the banquet. The grand march will start at 9 o'clock and will be led by President and Mrs. A. D. Gorrell, of Marion. Music will be furnished by the Runge orchestra. George Armstrong, national president, arrived this afternoon at 1:00 o'clock from Philadelphia and went at once to headquarters where he congratulated the members of Post C on their arrangements for the convention. "The order all over the country has had a very successful year," he said, "and is growing at a raptd rate. Indiana is one of our banner states, and Post C is one of the best posts in Indiana." Some of the "early birds" at the convention were: A. D. Gorrell, Marion; J. G. Klink, South Bend; George Schultz, Kokomo; T. , S. Logan, St. Louis; R. H. Munshower, Muncie; D. A. Dunn, Anderson; J. G. Daly, Decatur; T. A. Stevenson, Portland; H. J. Pettit, Elkhart and Tom Fruchey, Marion. "We will arrive with badger and 28 members from Lafayette at 2:30 this afternoon," was a telegram received from Ben Hoffman, of Lafayette, this noon. Threats of arresting him on arrival were openly made by the antibadger fight members.

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FROM VERA CRUZ Army Aviator Narrowly Es capes Death When Broken Crank Pin Sends Plane to Ground. Mexico City Inhabitants Fear General Massacre Should Villa or Zapata Capture Capital City. BULLETIN. VERA CRUZ, May 9. Querldo Moheno, minister of commerce and industry in the cabinet of President Huerta, committed suicide by shooting last night at Mexico City, according to a dispatch received here from the capital today by El Presents, a local Spanish newspaper. The report has not been confirmed from any other source. The dispatch says the minister killed himself because his resignation had not been accepted by Huerta. By THOMAS P. COATES. (Special Correspondent of the International News Service.) VERA CRUZ, May 8. Lieutenant Ballinger who has taken the leading aerial scout duty since the Americans occupied Vera Cruz, had a narrow esi cape from death or capture while making a flight with Ensign Stolz south of the city. A crank pin of Ballinger's hydro-aeroplane broke, but repairs were quickly made and the aviator reported to Brigadier General Funston today that he is ready to continue his work. Lieutenant Ballinger had his machine 3,000 feet in the air and was bucking a high wind while Ensign Stolz was making a topographical chart and searching the countryside for bands of Federals When the accident occurred the motive power gave out and the aviator had to volplane to the earth. The machine landed in the bay about 500 feet from shore, but a boat was nearby and the hydro-aeroplane was towed ashore. Among the hundreds of Mexican refugees who have arrived here from Mexico City within the last twentyfour hours, many believe that another week will see the greater part of the city in flight. Should Emiliano Zapata or General Francisco Villa make an attack upon the city the populace, fearing a reign of massacre and pillage upon the fall of the capital, would seek the protection of the United States flag. Under those circumstances the United States lines here would have to be extended as the city is congested now and there is room for only a few thousand more fugitives. As it is now Vera Cruz is the only city in Mexico where life and property are both absolutely safe. Realizing this, well to do families are packing up to move here with as many of their portable belongings as they can carry. The problem of furnishing sustenance for such a multitude would tax the ingenuity of the United States military authorities. Already the water system is being run at the maximum of its output and the supply is just barely sufficient to meet the demands of the city. Fresh fruit and vegetables are almost unknown and the health authorities far that a meat diet, in th tmr!n 1 rlimnto will result in mnnh J sickness. Consul W. W. Canada, who wants to get all the women and children out of the city as soon as possible, owing to the possibility of a state of grave danger if the rebels attack Mexico City. The order to get American refugees away from Mexico is being enforced with strictness. FILE 1,211 EXEMPTIONS There were more mortgage exemptions filed on Richmond property this year than on all other property in all corporations and townships in the county, and the increase for the entire county was even greater than expected. The total exemptions filed is 2,106, at a total value of a million and a quarter dollars. In Richmond alone there were 1,211 mortgage exemptions filed. This i sixty per cent of all mortgage exemptions filed and an increase over last year of more than one hundred. In other corporations outside of Richmond there were 168 exemptions filed, while in the townships, on farm land, only 727 were filed. It is impossible to estimate the amount of money represented by all the mortgages on which exemptions were filed, but it is certain that this would total several million dollars. WEATHER FORECAST 4) . FOR INDIANA Fair tonight and Sat urday; rising temperature Saturday. TEMPERATURE. Noon 47 -YesterdayMaximum 67 Minimum 46

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Demands Cessation of American Arms and Charges Violation of Armistice While He Mobilizes Mexican Troops MEXICO CITT, May 8. Complaint I Huerta farther indicated that in the)

that the United States forces in Vera are breaking the armistice by landing troops and making other military prep - arations was sent to the South Ameri can mediators today by Esteva Ruiz, acting minister of foreign relations in the Mexican cabinet. The mediators replied, saying that representations would be made to President Wilson. The following statement was issued by the foreign office thanking the mediators : "The Mexican government, in view of the mediators' attitude, in the cases of the Carranzista refusal to suspend hostilities and the new landing of American troops and war material in Vera Cruz, is much obliged for the prudence and good will of the mediators." BRYAN ADMITS PROTEST. Secretary Says Formal Reply to Note Will Follow. ,v WASHINGTON. May 8. Secretary Bryan admitted today that the South American mediators in the Mexican situation had made representations to this government in behalf of General Huerta. who charges that the American armed forces at Vera Cruz are violating the jjrmlstice, and he declared that formal reply would be made. The contention of the Mexican government is that the Americans should remain entirely inactive at Vera Cruz pending the armistice which was established to give the mediators time to act. Neither Ambassador Da Gama nor the envoys or Argentina nor Chile would discuss the Mexican complaint. Opposes More Troops. President Huerta's complaint as transmitted to Secretary of State Bryan by the mediators makes emphatic protest against the dispatch of any more American troops to vindicate for the reinforcement of the military forces there. The provisional president of the Mexican government claims that the strengthening of the American forces in Mexico is tantamount to a breach of the truce existing between the United States and Mexico.

20,000 FEDERAL SOLDIERS CONCENTRATED TO ATTACK FUNSTON'S ARMY AT VERA CRUZ

By HARRY H. DUNN. (Special Staff Correspondent of the International News Service.) VERA CRUZ, May 8. Mexican Federal forces confronting General Funston's little army have been increased to 20,000 men during the last twentyfour hours and have established a strong base at Jalapa, forty-seven miles from this city. They are under command of General Rubio Navarette, who is fortifying the town. Reports of rapid movements by the Mexican troops, indicating that they were advancing their outposts toward Vera Cruz, caused uneasiness here today. The American outposts to which access has been unrestricted hitherto are now barred to Mexicans. Photog raphers have been forbidden to approach the places where the guns are located. The jungle growth is being cleared away for the machine guns. This precaution was taken to prevent any Mexicans creeping up under cover for a surprise attack and also to allow room for gun fire in case this becomes necessary. Selects War Base. Rafael Horcasitas, a Spalnard who has just arrived from Mexico City said today "Huerta has selected Jalapa as the basis against the Americans. General Navarette has fortified the city and also Terro Gordo, where the Mexicans were defeated by the Americans In 1846." Other refugees declare that Huerta is assembling the greatest and most formidable force he has gathered since the Orozco revolt. Every outpost was notified today to be on the lookout for Private Parks, of the twenty-eighth infantry who disappeared while he was riding a horse belonging to Liiltenant Cole Taggart near the edge .of the American lines. There was considerable anxiety today lest he had ridden into the Mexican lines and was being held prisoner. Col. Taggart has sent a message to General Maas inquiring for Parka and

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event of the landing of any more men in Mexico he will declare the armistice ! at an end. Means Opening of War. This would mean the .re-opening of hostilities, probably commencing at Vera Cruz by the Mexican forces. The protest from Mexico was discussed at length at the cabinet meeting. None of those present would state what decision, if any. was reached concerning this demand, or what steps will be taken by the United States with reference to it. In the opinion of a member of thediplomatic corps this action on tho part of Huerta foreshadows the collapse of the mediation proceedings. Involves Rebel Activity. It is said that Huerta's note also demanded an immediate cessation of activities by the Constitutionalists, who, he asserted, were receiving munitions of war and other supplies wib. the cognizance of the United States. The present plan of the war department contemplates the landing of a large number of additional soldiers at Vera Cruz, while the navy department intends to put ashore several hundred more marines. If Huerta fulj fils his threats this will mean war. and the administration is now facing the alternative of modifying its own ; military program or taking a step which almost certainly would lead to open hostilities. Charge O'Shaughnessy called at the white house today during the cabinet meeting, but was told the president would receive him Monday. Secretary of the Navy Daniels denied that any munitions of war were being allowed to go into Tampico or any other port either on the east or west coast of Mexico. He admitted, however, that Admiral Mayo had permitted several Federal soldiers to be transported through the Panuco river to Tampico to reinforce the Federal garrison. Mr. Daniels denied that two German vessels were in the roadstead off Tampico carrying munitions of war to the Constitutionalists. He made this statement because he said dispatches from: Admiral Badger and Admiral Mayo today had not indicated this to be a fact. requesting bis release if a captive of the Mexicans. Demands Manager's Release. British Consul Hutchinson has demanded of General Maas that he release George H. Coxson. manager of the Vera Crux Electric Light and Power company. Coxson was seized at Tejeria while he was returning from Mexico City and immediately taken to General Maas headquarters at Paso del Macho. The first news of his plight came to Colonel Cornman of the American forces and he notified Mr. Hutchinson. According to the reports that have reached here Coxson was insolent to the Mexican army officers and they seized him to avenge their injured dignity. Colonel Sarrachucha is said to have expressed his willingness to shoot Coxson "for a nickel." Wants U. S. Police. La Union, the leading newspaper here, today protested agains the employment of Mexican policemen in Vera Cruz. It asserted that many of those who have been appointed to service were members of the old force who were "guilty of murder, and robbery in compliance with the mandates of Huerta." It concluded: "Please have the United States continue their policing." The newspaper also publishes a call to all Mexicans to meet at the Olympia threatre and adopt resolutions, demanding the resignation of Huerta and asking the United States to prevent the dictator's escape. Rear Admiral Winslow, head of the "Special service squadron" concluded an Inspection of the city today. Ho expressed himself as greatly surprised at the expedition with - which Vera Cruz had been cleaned up. He found all the soldiers comfortable and good health prevailing despite the terriflo heat on shore. Crude oily has been scattered around all the outposts to kill mosquitoes and ticks and sanitary regulations are ,,. strictly . . observed everywhere. ' . .;