Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 291, 17 October 1914 — Page 1

RICHMOND PAM.AMTL7M VOL. XXXIX. NO. 291 rtnfou7n-TeleKrftm RICHMOND, IND., SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 17, 1914. SINGLE COPY, 2 CENTS

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. 0. P. OPENS fIGHT AGAINST TAGGART MEN tyudge Blankenbaker Assails Record of Corruption in Terre Haute and Indianapolis at Hagerstown.

0EWETT LAUDS PARTY Former Progressive Tells of Return to Old Ranks After Removal of Corrupting In- , fluences. Quite a few Richmond Republicans attended the opening of the Republican campaign at Hagerstown last toight, which was addressed by Charles Jewett of Indianapolis, a former Progressive, who spoke for that party in this county two years ago, and Judge Blankenbaker of Terre Haute, who presided over one of the election cor ruption cases in that city in which Mayor Donn Roberts was the defendant. The meeting was held in the Odd tt'ellows' hall and was attended by a (large crowd. Lee Reynolds, a former member of the legislature, presided. In opening his address, Judge Blank enbaker said that if everyone In the audience was a Republican, it would be useless for the meeting to proceed further. He then asked the crowd to raise their hands when the party each was affiliated with was called. It was shown that there were members of nearly every party. Republicans, of course, predominating. Attacks Democrats. "Well, this is just the kind of a crowd I like to talk to," laughed Judge Blankenbaker, "and I am going to talk to you Ju6t as a lawyer presents his case to a jury." 1 The speaker made a violent attack (on the Taggart-Fairbanks Democratic machine. He declared it had corrupted Terre Haute and was now successfully undertaking the work of debasing Indianapolis and Evansville. He charged that the candidacy of Donn Roberts for governor was receiving the support of this machine, and he declared Roberts stood for all that was bad in politics. He appealed for a re-united Republican party to enter the lists against this machine, which he said was leaving a trail of corruption wherever it went. He rapped Cook, the Democratic candidate for secretary of state, declaring him to be a tool of Tom Taggart, and repeated the charges which have been made against him and which he said Cook could not refute. Calls for Prosperity. The judge paid a. tribute to Hugh Th. Wilier, the Republican candidate for senator, and he urged the election of every O. O. P. candidate for congress, Bo that "the smoke from the stacks of our now idle factories will be seen again." Mr. Jewett said that he had formerly been an ardent Progressive, but he was now working for the old party once more because the efforts to "clean house" in the Republican party hnd been successful and there was no further need of the Progressive party, lie urged Progressives who formerly u-ere Republicans to "come back" for the purpose of restoring the Republican party to power so that prosperity would obtain once more. He said the Democrats had been given a trial and 'had been found wanting and it was the patriotic duty of every voter to fnippnrt the party of prosperity. ; John Wesley Hill spoke for the Republicans at Cambridge City this afternoon and tonight Ralph V. Sollitt of Teni, a former Progressive, will speak at Centerville. Next week Patrick ,T. (Lynch, the Republican congressional I candidate, will devote all his time to campaigning in Wayne county. !BB0TflcH I DESPITE PHYSICIAN i Veteran Justice Returns to j Work Although Doctor Sets Limit on Life. Judge Luther C. Abbott again resumed the duties of his office this "week, after a prolonged vacation on his farm in the New Hampshire hills. Karly in the summer the judge was advised by his physician to close his office and retire from active work. "If I continued at work, he only pave me three months to live," said the Judge today. "And I guess I was pretty well used up for when I got to my son's home back East, I slept, for eighteen hours. But I'm all right gain, and have lots of work planned. ith three new cases on my docket j BOW." Judge Abbott intimated this morning that he would probably retire next year. "Folks say I have worked long enough, and maybe I have, but I hate to quit. This little room here is home to me. Most of the old boys have ! gone before me, and I suppose that j dome day I will receive the summons i to appear before the final court, and I I guess I'll be ready." j The Judge has lived In Richmond for thirty-five years, and for the last twelve years has been serving as Justice of the peace. In that time he has tried over 2,000 cases. WISCONSIN FORBIDS VOTING MACHINES MADISON, Wis., Oct. 17. The state 'department court has issued an opinion forbidding the use of voting machines at the general election on Nojvember 3. Objection was made that second choice votes could not properly be recorded.

Havoc Wrought on British Cruiser Sunk by German Submarine Torpedo

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The destruction of British cruisers by German submarines is one of the surprises of the war. The Hawke was torpedoed on Oct. 15, and all commissioned officers were lost. This picture was drawn by Charles Dixon, R. I., from the description of the sinking of the British cruiser Aboukir by a German submarine by Stoker J. Mills. This is how Mills described it: "When I got up from below the ship had a list of 45 degrees to port, and there were about 250 of us on deck. The captain and the commander were on the bridge, and the captain sings out an order just like on any ordinary occasion. 'If any man wishes to leave the side of the ship he said, 'he can do so. Every man for himself.' Then we gave a cheer and in we went. -'This is the last we shall see of old Aboukir,' says an officer to me as we jumped into the water together."

D. G. REID PULLED STRINGS IN ROCK ISLAND'S DEALS

G. B. McMurtry, Director of System, Tells Interstate Commerce Commission How Reid and Moore Controlled Road Officer Always Supported Motions Made by Former Richmond Financier.

BY LEASED WIRE. WASHINGTON, Oct. 17. When Daniel G. Reid or W. H. Moore, the dominating figures of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific system "pulled the strings" the directors of the road and of the numerous subsidiary corporations danced, George B. McMurty, a director in the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad company, the Rock Island Railway Company and the Rock Island company of New Jersey, testified today at the interstate commerce commission inquiry into the financial affairs of the railroad. McMurty, a white-haired Scotchman, said he has not the slightest recollection of the deal whereby the Rock Island railway company borrowed $7,500.000 from the First National bank of New York to pay an obligation of the Rock Island railroad. He also professed to have no recollection of the purchase by the Rock Island of the Frisco system and the Chicago & Alton. Followed Reid's Moves. Chief Counsel Folk brought out that McMurty took the advice of Reid and Moore without it even being given; that is, he never received any verbal advice or direction on how to vote in board meetings, but when either of the railroad magnates made a motion, he had so much confidence in their wisdom that he voted for the motion. McMurty testified that he knew nothing of any of the large bonuses alleged to have been paid by the Rock Island system to various officials and employes. Counsel Robert Walker for the Rock Island sought to show that

McMurty was not directly accountable for the road's policy. But Folk wanted to know if it were not true that the board of directors of which Mr. McMurty was a member, did not have to ratify actions of the executive committee McMurty assented, but on subsequent questioning, said that whenever Reid or Moore made a motion on any deal he always voted for it. Creed of Boggs. George T. Boggs, assistant treasurer of the Rock Island company of New Jersey, and director in a few of the Rock Island subsidiaries? a resident of New York city, said he does not regard railroad rates as a tax upon the public because the public receive full

value for their money. His doctrine appears to be that a railroad is not a public trustee, that the public has no right to know the details of a railroads financial affairs and that the officers and directors should be permitted to exercise their judgment in matters of policy until hampered by public Interference. Folk learned from this witness that the Income of the Iowa Holding company was dividends on ?71,000,000 worth of railway bonds it held and that the price f income of Rock Island company of New Jersey, was dividends on its holdings of Iowa company bonds. Examiner Brown of the commission asked the witness if excessive rates had not been charged by the Rock Island to enable It to meet the indebtContinued on Page Six.)

ND SMOKING HERE, DEPUTIES INSTRUCT MEN PAYING TAXES Treasurer's Assistants Object to Odor of Cigars and Liquor Submit Ethics Code for Taxpayers. There is no busier place in Richmond than the offce of the county treasurer durng a tax rush. It will be busier this year than usual since many taxpayers who formerly came early to avoid the rush, have delayed making payments. In order to expedite the collecting of the money and to prevent needless questions on the the part of the employes of the office, the following suggestions have been made: State name and whether property is personal, real estate or if the tax is poll. Give the name In which the property was entered on March 1, 1914, in case it has changed ownership since. After the receipt number is called, go to the second window to pay the amount of tax and receive a receipt. For street and other improvements, inquire at the third window. The girls in the office have prepared the following instructions to add to the treasurer's instructions: "Don't stand before the window with a cigar, cigarette or chew of tobacco in your mouth. "Pay your taxes before you visit the saloon. "Speak plainly and don't mumble. "Don't try to put your shoulders through the windows." The deputies say that the etiquette of taxpayers is conspicuous for its absence, and that in a tax rush the office is filled with the odor of every kind of smoking and chewing tobaccos, and the more obnoxious brands of cheese, garlic and whisky.

RESIDENTS PETITION ' CEMENT PAVEMENT ON NEW PARIS PIKE

So well pleased are residents northeast of Richmond with the two concrete roads which are under construction and partially completed in that direction, that a strong petition has been filed with the county auditor by them,, asking for a concrete pavement for the New Paris pike from the Gaar road to Smyrna road, a distance short of three miles by sixty-three rods. This new improvement under the three mile road law will cost if built about $50,000. It would practically make a concrete road system northeast of Richmond. The county commissioners have not passed on the petition. It will be placed before them for consideration at the next meeting. Should the petition be allowed it will mean that there will be $145,000 worth of concrete Improvements leading northeast out of Richmond which will be paid for in the next ten years, by Wayne township. The Weather FOR INDIANA Local rain tonight. Sunday probably fair. TEMPERATURE Noon 53 W. E. MOORE'S FORECAST. LOCAL CONDITIONS Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday. GENERAL CONDITIONS The rain storm that has existed east of the Mississippi river for the past few days, is slowly moving Into Canada. An extensive area of low barometric pressure over the far northwest 1b causing summer weather In the western states, with temperature as high as 80 degrees yesterday in South Dakota,

RUSSELL URGES MEN TO ELECT A. J. BEVER1DGE Progressive Nominee Rouses Spirit at Economy With Words of Praise for Senatorial Candidate.

FOR AID TO FARMS ECONOMY, Ind., Oct. 17. Prof. Elbert Russell of Richmond, Progressive candidate for congress in the sixth district, was the principal speaker at a most successful meeting held here last night. The auditorium of the new school building, where the meeting was held, was filled to Its capacity and many people could not gain admission to the hall. Principal Butler of the school presided as chairman and introduced Mr. Russell. The audience was not only a large one but enthusiastic and interested. Mr. Russell made a splendid impression on the voters. Following his address W. A. BOnd, Progressive candidate for judge, and Will Reller, the candidate for prosecutor, were called upon by the crowd and both responded with brief addresses. Boosts Beveridge. "I want to impress upon you voters the importance of sending Albert J. Beveridge to the United States senate, not only to have the state suitably represented in that body but to permit Mr. Beveridge to take his rightful place as a national leader," said Mr. Russell in opening his address. This remark was greeted with applause. Mr. Russell in the course of his address emphasized the importance of taking the tariff out of politics and leaving it to the supervision of a commission of experts. Prosperity would never be permanent in this country, he said, so long as the two old parties were permitted to make the tariff a political football. Taking up that question which everyone is 6o deeply interested in, the high cost of living, he said the inflation of prices on all necessities was due, for the most part, to the constantly increasing value of land. Talks on Trusts. He argued that the effort of the Democratic party to solve this question by a restoration of competition was fruitless because competition under modern conditions could not be (Continued on Page Six) GERMAN ADVANCE IS FIGHTING NEAR DUNKIRK, FRANCE Berlin Hears Rumor That Allies Near Ypres, Belgium, Have Been Cut Off From Base. BY LEASED WIRE. BERLIN, Oct. 17. Via Sayville by Wireless) The Germans near Ostend have reached the North Sea just west of Capelle. Fighting is going on in the direction of Dunkirk, France. It Is believed that many Belgian soldiers that fled from Ostend will be captured in civilians' clothing. That the retreat from Antwerp was precipitated is shown by conditions as pictured in reports to the general staff. A British aeroplane which was scouting over the German lines near Peronne, France, is reported to have been brought to earth today by German anti-aircraft guns. Prominent Captives. Of the two British airmen captured, one is Colonel Grey, brother of Sir Edward Grey, the English foreign minister with the military authorities in Brussels. Dr. Von Bethmann-Hollweg, the imperial chancellor will leave later today for general headquarters to make a report to the Kaiser who is there. It is reported here that the French and British troops operating around Ypres, Belgium, have been cut off from their main army by the Germans. Although this information was not given out officially by the war office, it is receiving wide credence. A pall of terror and desolation hangs over northern Belgium all the time.

NEW HAVEN ROAD DISSOLVED TRUSTEES NAMED TO DISPOSE SECURITIES OF COMPANIES

BY LEASED WIRE. NEW YORK. Oct. 17. Dissolution of the New Haven road was today brought in the Federal court and was signed by Judge Mayer. Under the terms of the decree, three sets of trustees are appointed to take charge of the disposal of the securities of the various companys held by the New Haven. The first set of trustees is to take charge of the New Haven holdings of the Boston and Maine Railroad onw held by the Boston Railroad Holding company. The second set is to have charge of the New Haven holdings of trolley lines in New Hampshire, and the third of trolley holdings in Rhode Island. Attorney General Gregory states that the trustees are to be made officers of these properties and will have charge of the disposition of the New Haven holdings as provided for by the decree. The first at of trustees is Marcus

GERMANS SEND ARMY TO AID

NEW ATTACKS Right Wing in France Strengthened to Help in Movement Against Allies Defending Calais. RUSSIANS DEFEATED Belgium in German Control and Offensive Tactics Against French Ports Expected From Teuton Army. BY LEASED WIRE. BERLIN. Via Copenhagen. Oct. 17. The German right wing in France has received further reinforcements from Belgium. The German war office announced today that "decisive fighting is likely to begin on the Belgian frontier shortly. "The reinforced German right wins is going to make an offensive movement with the most possible energy," says the war office statement. "A vigorous movement Is to be directed against the allied troops de fending Calais. We know that this movement will echo the longing that is in every German heart." The general staff claims that condi tions in the eastern arena of war are satisfactory and that the Germans before Warsaw are more than holding their own. Completion of the Belgian campaign of the German army is announced by the general staff. With the capture of Bruges and Ostend the dominion of Belgium is now complete. The following statement on the Belgian campaign was made: "Now that Ostend and Bruges have been taken by us. the German campaign in Belgium is completed. We hold all of Belgium and the only points where our control is contested is in the extreme northwestern part in the vicinity of Ypres where the French and English have massed a considerable number of men. "The German army is to be congratulated upon its feats of arms upon Belgian soil." . "We are retaining one army division (about 20,000 men) In Antwerp." LOHGHY TREMONT L Orders Old Block Vacated and Walls Razed Within 120 Days Trust Company to Act November 11. Dickinson Trust company, owner of the buildings comprising the Tremont block. North Eighth and Main streets, and tenants of the building were today notified by State Fire Marshal Longley, that the structure had been condemned because of its fire risk, following a report of the first deputy, fire marshal, John W. Minor, Jr. Building Inspector Hodgin also announced today that he Intends to condemn the block because it is too dangerous to be occupied. "It is liable to collapse at any time," Hodgin said. "We had intended to construct a building to be occupied by our company next spring if conditions were favorable. The fire marshal has ordered the removal of the building within 120 days time but what action we will take In this matter will not be decided until the directors meet the second Wednesday of next month.' President Edgar Hiatt of the Dickinson Trust company said today. "If the building really is dangerous for use our company has no desire to keep it standing." P. Knowlton, Henry B. Day, James U Doherty and Charles P. Hall, all of Massachusetts, Frank Carpenter of Manchester, N. H. The second set of trustees is composed of William C. Noyes, L. B. Brainard, Charles Cheney. G. E. Hill and William W. Hyde. The Navigation company, in accordance with the decree, will at once; assign and transfer to these men as trustees 400,000 shares of the capital stock of the Connecticut company. The third set is Rathbone Gardner,, J. O. Ames, J. P. Farnsworth, T. F.' Greene and C. C. Mumford, all of Providence. As trustees they - will have assigned to them immediately by the New Haven 96,855 shares of capital stock of the Rhode Island company and. The Navigation company, will assign to these trustees. ,9,132 shares of Providence and Danielson railway also 1600,000 bonds of 'this company, 7,000 shares of the Sea View (Continued oa Pag BisJ,

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