Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 220, 27 July 1914 — Page 1

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CAILLAUX SHQUTS "LIE" AS WITNESS ATTACKSJjlS WIFE former Premier Leaps to Feet in Defense of Swoon- : ing Mate in Gruelling Murder Testimony. PARIS, July 27. Joseph Calllauz, ex-premier of France, today projected himself into the spotlight again at the i trial of his wife, Madame Henrietta Caillaux, for the murder of Editor Gaston Calmette. While his accused wife sat in a pathetic, huddled heap, still Buffering from a collapse that caused ' her to swoon in her cell earlier in the day, , the , former premier created a ' turmoil that drowned the admonitions of the judges. The defense was presenting testimony show that Calmette's life might'Jfce been saved had the physicians attending him acted promptly, , when Caillaux leaped to his feet. "I demand an opportunity to refute the allegations made by Ettience Flagey," cried the statesman. Without waiting for the court to give permission Caillaux launched into an attack on Flagey, a journalist employed hy Le Figaro. Early in the trial Flagey

had testified that Caillaux had at tempted with an offer of $200 to bribe him to testify in behalf of Caillaux. "Lie," Cries Husband. "It's a damnable lie," shouted Caillaux. "I never tried to bribe him. The truth is Flagey approached me and asked for the bribe. I spurned aim like the dog he is." The court was instantly in an uproar, jeering or cheering. When quiet was restored, Attorney Andre Heffe testified that he went to Dr. Delbet, one of the physicians called when Calmette was shot, to get him to testify for Madame Caillaux, but desisted when he found Delbet wanted payment for bis evidence. This again aroused Caillaux to action. Resuming the stand amid mingling hoots and groans, he presented documents to prove that money had been sought from the defense. Then he proceeded to attack Le Figaro as a corrupt newspaper, and produced Calmette's will in which the slain man bequeathed a fortune of $2.600,000. He Insinuated that Calmette had acquired his wealth by blackmailing persons whose secrets he had learned by members of his newspaper staff. Chenu Shakes Fist. Mr. Chenu, counsel for the Calmette children, interrupted by demanding: "Where did you obtain that will?" " "Tell me where Calmette got the papers he used against me and I'll tell where I obtained the will," returned Caillaux hotly. Chenu made the expremier then give a detailed list of stocks, shares owned by Mr. Chauchard, late proprietor of the Louvre stores, and his companionship with Madame Bouersln, both of whom bequeathed Calmette several million dollars. Chenu leaped to his feet in anger, shaking his fist in the face of M. Caillaux, cried: "Stop this mudslinging at a dead man." The two men engaged in a short altercation, but their words were drowned by the cheers and hisses that came from the audience. R. KOONTZ -DROWNS AT WINONA LAKE News of High School Principal's Death Shock to Centerville. CENTERVILLE, Ind., July 2?. News of the death of Ralph W. Koontz, principal of the high school, was received here late yesterday afternoon. A telegram from Mr. Koontz's brother stated that he had been drowned in Winona Lake. Mr. Koontz who taught in the school here last year had been engaged for the coming winter, and was spending his vacation at his home in Winona. urther details of the tragedy could not be learned late this afternoon. Word is expected soon from local friends of Mr. Koontz who were visiting at Winona. Mrs. James Horn and daughter. Miss Genevieve, who was one of Mr. Koontz's best friends in Centerville, have been taking their vacation at Winona during the last week. Mr. Koontz made many friends among the students and patrons of the school last year, which will make it hard for the board of education to obtain a successor for the position.

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EMPEROR FRANZ JOSEPH OF AUSTRIA. The aged emperor, Franz Joseph, Is believed to be behind Austria's peremptory demands upon Servla for the punishment of all accomplices in the murder of Archduke Francis Ferdinand and the suppression of all societies which have fomented rebellion in the Bosnia. It is understood that Belgrade will refuse to comply with the latter demand, not only because of the very nature of the demand, but because of the sharpness of its tone. Seven military corps under Baron Hoetzendorf have been assembled along the Servian border for immediate action should Servla refuse to comply. Should war be the outcome, Germany, the ally of Austria, and Russia are expected to be involved.

MARRIAGE SAVES MEN FR(I LOCKUP Police Turn Ben Riley and Leonard Allison to Wives' Mercy. Two married men, after getting into tjeclultqbei Of the. police 'because of adventures witii other women, escaped prosecution today because they were married. Ben Riley was taken Into custody at the request of Miss Girtie Jones of Sidney, O., and held until the nature of her charge against him was ascertained. When she informed the chief that Ben had trifled with her affections it was explained to her that he had a wife and there were no grounds to bring action against him. Leonard Allison, 825 North Eleventh street, landed in the lock-up when his wife returned home unexpectedly and found him with another woman. After receiving a lecture he was turned over to the mercy of his better half. Nellie Brady, a mere wreck of a woman, pleaded guilty in city court this morning to intoxication. She was fined $5 and costs so she could be confined at least two weeks in the Home for Friendless Women to recover from the effects of over-indulgence in drugs and booze. She accompanied a man out of the city Saturday and was found prostrate .from booze in a corn field. Charles Woods and William Boyd, managers of a local oxypathor agency, today entered pleas of guilty of operating their company under a firm name without a certificate from the county clerk. They were each fined $1 and costs. Their cases had. been continued from last Thursday. Howard Gibson, aged 15, entered a plea of guilty to a charge that he had stolen a suit of' clothes from Russell Eadler. He was bound over to the juvenile court. The boy has been in trouble before. Ed Gray pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing an overcoat from John Carson. He said he had taken the coat from the Carson home by mistake, thinking it was his own. The case was postponed until tomorrow so witnesses could be secured. DANCE OVER HELL. NEW YORK, July 27. Evangelist Bob Jones declares that New Yorkers are dancing the tango in cabarets "on the brink of hell. He says that the only difference between Manhattan and Hell is that Manhattan is surrounded by water. v s , V

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IT SQUIRREL IN FEUD WITH TWO ROBINS Animal and Birds Fight Near North Seventeenth Street Homes. A real feud between a squirrel and som birds exists in .tie trees Jbordering on the east Bide.ot'Sortfc Seventeenth street for a half square below Main. Yesterday some two dozen persons witnessed a rare spectacle a f'ght between a pair of robins and a squirrel. A family of sparrows at times to the feud. The squirrel has made its home in the trees for about two years. It is (believed it has been interfering in some way wun tne rooms nest ana that the robins waged the battle, the sparrows joining because of their scrappy natures. The fight yesterday started at Seventeenth and Main streets. The squirrel retreated through the trees for a half square down Seventeenth street in a running battle. The first pitched battle occurred when the squirrel could no longer retreat through the trees without running across a cement alley, a thing which it has never been seen to do. The pitched battle was of short duration, however. One robin harrassed the' squirrel while the other followed closely to prevent the squirrel running towards Main street again. Finally the little animal was forced down the tree and on to the sidewalk. Like a flash it ran to the west side of the street into other trees. This closed the fight. The squirrel evidently has no way of protecting itself against the birds. A number of smaller fights have taken place at other times and each time the squirrel seemed to be the loser. A few who know of the existence of the feud are watching closely for developments, doubting if the squirrel can last out the season against the birds. DISCUSS LIGHT PLAN The question of the best kind of lamps and equipment for Richmond's new street lighting system will be discussed at a meeting held at the office of the board of public works, city building. Members of the public improvement committee of the Commercial club will attend this meeting and President Bavis stated today that any interested citizen was also invited to be present as he desired a general and frank discussion of the question. At this meeting Mr. Bavis will present his tabulated data on the bids submitted last week for the lighting system. It will be arranged in comparative form and it will give a comprehensive idea as to what was the most favorable proposal submitted to the board. TAKES TO BEER. JERSEY CITY, July 27. Declaring that her husband took to beer when she embraced Christian Science and' suffrage, Mrs. Philip' Weissenberg seeks divorce. She alleges that he forced her to eat mince pie every night. FOR INDIANA Generally fair and continued warm tonight and Tues- .' day. , '"t y TEMPERATURE Noon 90 Maximum 91 Minimum , U..-....--, 68

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MAN FLEES WHEN SMASHEOJH FACE Bulgarian Who "Breaka de Chain" Weeps After Little Macedonian Re-acts. National Warfare. 1 Bleeding Bulgaria, still nursing wounds received from her unneighborly Balkan neighbors, was administered another crushing defeat yester day, this time in Richmond. - One of her champion strong men, Eli Metoff, former vaudeville performer, who earned his living by , breaking steel chains with his hands and bending steel bands over his arm muscles, received a good beating at the hands of Mike Mitchell, a Macedonian, despite his Irish name. Mike informed newspaper men today that he assaulted Metoff for entering his home without permission, and he also confessed that he "didn't like a Bulgarian nohow." Metoff twice entered a plea of not guilty in city court today, and Mitchell entered the same plea to a charge of assault and battery. Their cases were postponed until tomorrow. Both were released on bond. Mitchell says he fired Metoff, his boarder, from his home at 228 North Fourth street, three months ago because he was quarrelsome and also boasting that he was a "beega strong man." Sunday, Mitchell says, the Bulgarian entered the house without permission and secured an accordion he had left there. Mitchell demanded an explanation for Metoff's action. "Beega Man" Runs. "He calla me bad names, and he says he is a beega Bulgarian strong man," explained Mitchell. "Then he laff an' say, 'What you gonna do? I'm a beega Bulgarian strong man breaka chain with my hands.' Then I hit heem, an' he run away'. He says when ho went, 'I'm beega strong man. I get you.' Poof he strong man! I lift a keg a beer over my head three time. He can't do it one time." After the Macedonian-Bulgarian mixup Sunday an alarmed neighbor telephoned to the police. When officers reached the scene they say they found the Bulgarian strong man weeping. Mike appeared to be more interested in the warlike situation in Europe than in his own troubles. He says he does not intend to participate in the progressive continental riot, much preferring America, where fighting is less frequent and a man has more freedom. He added, however, that there were a number of Austrians and Hungarians in Richmond who probably would be summoned to their country's colors. Richmond has no Servian colony, the Dig Macedonian Boated, .... ... -.- . .. DUBLIN AUTHORITIES DEMAND PROBE OF DEATH OF CITIZENS (BULLETIN.) DUBLIN, Ireland, July 27. The lord mayor today demanded the re moval from Dublin of the .King's Own Scottish Borderers, the British trooD i that yesterday fired upon a throng of i Irish Nationalists, killing three and i wounding a large number. Following the lord mayor's demand the Scottish Borderers were ordered confined to their barracks. Orders were also issued to confine to their barracks at Newry the Duke of Cornwall's regiment. . DUBLIN, July 27. Bitter denunciation was heard on every side today of the King's Own Scottish Borderers for firing on a throng of Nationalist supporters in the streets yesterday afternoon. Municipal officers have demanded a thorough investigation and that the troops be punished. Great crowds congregated on the streets today, jeering the troops and calling them 'assassins of women and children." Leaders of the Irish Nationalists are counselling their followers to show patience. They say the British government will inflict whatever punishment is necessary. Revised lists of the casualties resulting from the shots fired by the soldiers show that three persons were killed. More than a score were injured and of these three men will die. Their lungs were pierced by bullets. Two women were badly hurt, suffering bullet wounds in the legs. Mayor Joins Protest. The lord mayor of Dublin joined in the protest against the soldiers' action by writing a letter to the newspapers asking "who was responsible for ordering soldiers with ball cartridges to fire on unarmed and defenseless people?" The mayor, however advised all citizens to preserve order and concluded: "The people of Ireland are confident that John Redmond and his colleagues will bring to justice those responsible." The officers in command of the soldiers have reported that they fired only when struck by missiles hurled by a mob that followed them when sent out to seize 10,000 rifles landed at Howth by Nationalist volunteers, organized to fight the Ulster volunteers if home rule precipitates civil war in Ireland. They declared that their men showed moderation and fired when it became necessary. ASQUITH RETURNS. LONDON, July 27 Perturbed by the news of the fatal clash in Dublin between Nationalist gun-running sympathizers and troops, Premier Asquith rushed back to London by automobile today from Sutton Courtney and immediately summoned Chancellor of the Exchequer Lloyd-George to Downing street for a conference oyer the unexpected crisis that had developed. . r! After they had carefully discussed the situation they summoned Augustus BirreU, chief secretary . f0r Ireland- , The battle in Dublin caused intense worry to the cabinet, which, was especially - anxious to avoid . any , trouble In , Irla.nd whfln thn ' AuRtrivSorvlan

War Situation at a Glance

England has asked Germany, France and Italy to co-operate with her in preventing a general European war. This will aim, first, to localize the AuutroServian conflict, and secondly, to effect peace between Austria and Servla. Italy has accepted the invitation. '' Should the negotiations fail, the British foreign minister says: "The crisi3 will lead to the greatest catastrophe that could befall Europe." Austria has not officially declared war, but is reported to have entered into hostilities with. Servla. Austria are said .to have been fired on by Servians. Servian troops are said to have destroyed a great bridge over the Danube to halt the progress of Austrian troops. One report says the Austrians have occupied Belgrade. Emperor William returned to Berlin and is said to have thrown his support to peace. President Polncare is hastening back to Paris from Scandinavia. Other rulers have abandoned their summer trips and returned in haste to their capitals. Rome hears that the war party has isolated Emperor Francis Joseph and is focusing Austria into hostilities. Stock markets of Europe are demoralized. Diplomats believe that war is certain. New York markets also are lower. Washington hears that Russia has ordered the mobilization of her army. The United States will not interfere in the quarrel. DIVE OFF BRIDGE DISLOCATES NECK OF DAVIDHEIISLEY Boy Strikes Boulder With Head in 18-Foot Jump Into Water of Nolan's Fork Creek. As a result of diving off a high bridge which spans Noland's Fork creek, a mile east of Olive Hill, David R, Hensley, 18 years old, 519 North D street, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hensley, is confined at Reid Memorial hospital suffering with a broken neck. The accident occurred Friday afternoon, but was not reported until SunJ4ay - - Thji jsurgeon attending the boy saia u wouia De impossiDie ior nensley to recover from his injuries notwithstanding the remarkable vitality he has displayed. The boy's body, from the neck down, with the exception of the lower part ot his right leg, was completely paralyzed today, but he displays consciousness and displays remarkable pluck. Despite his critical condition he maintains a cheerful attitude and says he intends to recover. Sunday he was taken from the hospital in the city ambulance to the home of the attending surgeon and an X-ray photograph of his neck was taken. This disclosed the fact that the fifth vertebra had been fractured. After the examination he was taken back to the hospital. Boys Rescue Companion. Friday young Hensley went to Olive Hill with a few companions to fish and swim. He climbed upon a high bridge and dived about eighteen feet into a pool. He alighted on his head on a large boulder. This did not render him unconscious, but he was unable to move his arms or legs. The boy, however, retained his presence of mind, and when he sank he held his breath. His companions at once noticed the blood on the water and promptly pulled him out. After he had been cared for one of them went for assistance, and arrangements were made to have a train stopped to bring him to this city. He was placed in the hospital about i o'clock in the evening. A broken neck generally results in death within a short time, but Hensley has held his Own in a remarkable manner. An operation can not save bis life. The young man is seriously injured about the head, but his skull is not fractured, which is another odd feature of his case. With the Hensley accident the list of swimming victims in Richmond and locality for the summer is increased to three. One young man was drowned near Chester, and a boy was drowned in the river near the Doran bridge. TOWN SELLS BONDS

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School. The Fletcher American National bank of Indianapolis on Saturday purchased $17,000 worth of school bonds issued by Boston township, paying a premium of $155. There were several other bidders. The bonds are in denominations of $500, run for fifteen years and bear interest at the rate of 4 Per cent per annum, payable semiannually, Aug 1 and Feb. 1. The issue is for-"the purpose of building and equipping a new school building in Boston township. FALL FROM WAGON CAUSES DEATH WEBSTER, Ind., July 27, Jonathan Kirkman, 72, died Saturday' evening as the result of concussion of the brain. His injuries resulted from a fall he received the early part of the week when he fell from a hay wagon. He was unloading bales of straw when he lost his footing and fell backward to the ground, striking the back of his head. r . . . The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Friends' church here. Rev. Zerbe officiated. Interment was in the Webster ceme-

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But Russian Minister of War Believes Conflict of Powers Inevitable UNITED STATES WjjFlCEEP HANDS OFF, England Invites Powers to Hold Conference; Seeking Quick Solution of Difficulty Between Austria and Servia

VIENNA, July 27. No official declaration of war has yet been made by Austria. Formal notice to this effect has been sent to foreign diplomats here today. This fact was received with hope in all quarters. It Is believed that Austria is yielding to pressure brought upon her. WILSON HOLDS ALOOF. WASHINGTON, July 27. The United States will keep hands off the European affair and will make no move to maintain peace In the present situation, President Wilson stated today. MINISTER DEFIANT. WASHINGTON, July 27. The Russian minister of war at St. Petersburg issued a statement today that the Russian ministry considered that the war between Austria and Russia is inevitable and that orders for the complete mobilization of the Russian army have been issued. The official communication states that the ministry considers that the state of affairs existing between Austria and Servia, "is a situation to which we Russians could not remain indifferent." ENGLAND HOPES FOR PEACE. LONDON, July 27. Sir Edward Grey, foreign minister, announced in the House of Commons this afternoon that he had asked France, Germany and Italy if they would be willing to have their amlrassadors'meet In eonH' ference in London. This conference is aimed to affect peace between Austria and Servia. England made a master stroke In tue efforts to prevent war between Austria and Servia. Returning posthaste from the country on receipt of reports that Australia invaded Servian territory and the Serb troops had fired on Austrian soldiers on the Danube, Sir Edward Grey, the foreign minister, immediately communicated with the British envoys in Berlin, Paris and Rome. While no official announcement of the contents of his messages was made, it was understood in diplomatic circles that he had instructed the representatives of England to appeal to the German, French and Italian governments to unite in preventing the conflict. This plan provides for joint action in invoking a conference in London to mediate the differences between the dual monarchy and its little neighbor. War Seems Imminent. Pessimism prevailed here today and even the action of Sir Edward failed to restore optimism. The opinion prevailed that he would have acted only as a last resort after losing hope of maintaining peace through other means. The pessimism in diplomatic circles was reflected in all the stock markets and exchanges of Europe. Stocks here were flat and depressed and the same condition prevailed in Paris and Berlin. Prince Henry of Prussia, who has been visiting at Cowes, was summoneu back to Berlin today. He left immediately. All the great powers of Europe and the smaller nations as well, are preparing for war. TwelTe million men are under orders to mobilize or expecting such orders within twentyfour hours. All fleets are being held at their station. Austria Masses Troops. - Austria has taken the first step toward war by the Servia minister getting his passports, and massing her troops on the Servian frontier. Servia has replied by ordering the mobilization of their army and withdrawing the government from Belgrade to Nish. Rumors were current here today TinWiTluMfcl loft llrttll nub - ' rVonTbut h; sVriV mVury cen ship maintained by Austria prevented ! any confirmation or this rumor getting through. Fire on Vessel. A Reuter dispatch from Vienna states that Servian troops abandoned a Danube river steamer that fired on Austro-Hungarian troops this afternoon, that the fire was returned and that an engagement of some importance ensued. This was regarded as another version of a dispatch received from Semlin last night stating that Servian troops had fired on soldiers of the dual monarchy while the latter were being carried along the Danube to the mobilization points. - Another Reuter dispatch stated that the Hungarian Bourse at Buda Pest had been closed. The news of the closing of the Hungarian Bourse caused demoralization on the London exchange.. On heavy selling by . continental interests all stocks slumped heavily. Even reports that Sir Edward Grey's suggestion of a mediation conference had received favorable consideration from the continental chancellories failed to check the slump. .. - The German and Italian ; ambass adors visited Sir Edward at noon and it was later reported that the foreign

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the house of commons outlining thtf course of actions he had followed ana its results. In house of commons today in out lining the British plan to prevent great European war. Sir Edward an' nounced that England would not interfere while the dispute was only between Austria and Servla, but if another power intervened, the peace of Europe would be involved. This statement practically dentroyeel ah hope of averting hostilities between Austria and Servia, so it is expected that England, France, Germany and Italy would co-operate in bringing an end to this localized war by mediation as soon as possible. Mediation negotiations can be con ducted while the armies are in the field. i "I consider," added Sir Edward "that England, Germany, France and Italy should unite to arrange term and secure a suspension of hostilities. Should endeavor for a settlement fall,' tue crisis will lead to the greatest catastrophe that could befall Europe. 1 SERVIANS TO LEAVE. NEW YORK. July 27. One hundred! and ten thousand Servians all good fighting men, are ready to go back and fight for their native country, announced P. M. Pavlovitch, secretary of Servian embassy here today. There are 120,000 Servians in this country, luO.OOO of whom were once under Austrian oppression and are itching for a chance to get back at that coun try. RUSSIANS ADVANCE. BERLIN, July 27. Russian troops are moving in force toward oeiw. . Frontier guards reported through their officers today to the war office at they have learned of the mob..ization of large forces at Wirballen, Russian Poland. From that point they could readily be thrown into Germany on short notice. STARTS TO REBUILD HILL FLORAL BARN Company Estimates Loss From Lightning Stroke at Approximately $5,000. The loss sustained by the E. G. Hill Floral company of this city when its immense barn, located about a block west of Easthaven ave., burned to the ground Saturday afternoon after being struck by lightning, was approximately $5,000. There was $1,500 insurance on the building. The only things of value rescued from the blaze were four mules, two horses and one set of harness. One horse was cremated when fifty tons of burning hay dropped on it after the loft collapsed. A fine mare dashed out of the building, her body a solid sheet of flames. After she fell in a field she was put out of her misery with a rifle shot. The few men who were In the neighborhood of the fire only had time to ! !?ve the four mules and two horses. i wo minutes auer iue uuu iuuu tuo building it was ablaze from one end to the other. Twenty minutes later the entire structure, a large corn crib and a soil house were in ashes. Fails to Respond. The Richmond fire department was summoned. There are no fire hydrants near the barn and Chief Miller knew it would be a useless undertakand hose wagon. Its gasoline pipe broke, however, and it could not- make the run. So great was the heat from the burn ing barn that the paint on the north side of the nearby residence of John Spahr was scorched and it was only -prevented from being burned down by the efforts of a bucket brigade. Destroyed with the barn were all the company's farming implements, wagons, fifty tons of hay. 500 bushels of corn and S00 bushels of oats and numerous other things. The barn will be rebuilt. Work on putting up a temporary structure was begun today. '. - ' ; DISTRIBUTE MONEY TO MOVE CROPS WASHINGTON, July 27. Preparations for the distribution of the $34,000,000 which the government has set aside to help to move the big crop throughout the middle west and south was begun at the treasury department today. The government . stooa reaay moving, but only $37,000,000 was bor- ; rowed., ; This . sum: this year will be j -X