Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 40, Number 127, 11 May 1915 — Page 1

ATX A TDTTTW VOL. XL., NO. 127. Palladium and Run-Telegram Consolidated. 1907 RICHMOND, IND;;TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 11, 1915. SINGLE COPY. 2 CENTS1

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WORKMEN'S ACT PROVIDES CHECK OVER ACCIDENTS Frank M. Smith Explains

Compensation Measure to Large Audience at Com mercial Club Rooms. i EMPLOYE IS FAVORED New Law Seeks to Bring Employer and Laborer Closer Together in Improving Dangerous Tasks. The biggest attendance at a Commercial club meeting for a year beard Frank M. Smith, secretary of the Indlana Association of Manufacturers and Commerce, give a brief outline of salient points in the workman's compensation act last night. Parts of the act favorable to workmen as outlined by Mr. Smith follow: The operation of the law is elective to each individual. Medical service of the best kind and hospital service if necessary, is certain. Compensation at the rate of fiftyfive per cent of the average weekly wage of an Injured employe under the act, must be given after two weeks. The law will mean that every effort will be put forth by employers to have machinery and dangerous parts protected by safety devices, minimizing the chance of accident to workmen. Blocks Old Argument An employer cannot charge that the employe was aware of the hazards of a position before taking it, and thus assumed the risk with full knowledge of the possibilities of injury and is not entitled to compensation or damages. Dependents of workmen will not suffer during his period of idleness through injury. The law seeks to compensate and care for the man who is really injured and not the lingerer who will remain at home more than two weeks, assuming worse injury than has been done him. The conscientious workmen must report maligners to safeguard themselves against the law becoming in ill favor. The compensation Is from $5.50 weekly to $13.20 weekly, based on wages from $10 to $24 weekly. Workmen earning less than 110 a week will not receive less than $5.50 compensation and those earning more than $24 cannot get more than $13.20. Wh en the - employer - and "Biupfoyef both elect not to operate under law, the liability of the employer will be the same as though he alone had rejected the terms of the act; he is stripped of the defenses of negligence, contributory negligence and assumption of the risk by employe. Forbids All Contracts. No contract or agreement, written or implied, no rule, or regulation, can be made by employer relieving him of liability to workmen. The law is expected to bring employer and employe closer together. Mr. Smith outlined some of the good points about the law and some of the sections which will be protective to the employer. Employers have the right to discharge workmen regarded as risks, but are advised to suggest that such workmen, including "pensioners," which every business carries, waive the right of compensation in order to hold their positions. Employers have protection against maligners in the right to name the physician. The employer, as an economical proposition, can use whatever means he sees fit to hasten relief from injuries in order to save himself the payment of compensation. Employers can demand that employes come to work at any kind of employment they are capable of after injury. If the workman insists on remaining at home, compensation ceases. Abuses of the law by ; will cause society to rise up 'mand a repeal of the law. The law is built around the principle of prevention of accidents and any measure provided for safety by employer must, be used by employes. Employers have the right to eliminate from their business careless employes or employes addicted to the use of intoxicants. The method of payment of compensation, which is weekly instead of in a lump sum, relieves the employer of the heavy payment at one time, stretching the payment over a period of one to four years, according to the nature of the employe's injury. A business concern rated solvent and financially able, is not required to come under the industrial board, but can manage its compensation system entirely within itself. Xo compensation is paid for two weeks. Compensation starts the fifContlnued On Page Eight WeatherForecast FOR INDIANA Generally fair tonight and Wednesday, except possibly showers Wednesday in north portion. Warmer tonight east and pouth. Yesterday. Noon 70 Temperature. Maximum 67 Minimum S3 For Richmond Mostly fair with acme cloudiness tonight and Wednesday. Risin gtemperature. General Conditions Temperatures are now rising throughout the Mississippi valley due to a great area of low barometric pressure over Canada. Heavy showers are falling over the Gulf or Mexico and the far northwest. Elsewhere fair -weather prevails,

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KAISER TO HEAR DIRECTLY FROM U. S. RESIDENT Wilson Expected to Ask Emperor Directly for Future Stand on Torpedoing of Passenger Ships. BERLIN, May "11 James ' W. Gerard, American ambassador to Germany, has requested the foreign minister to furnish him with all the information available as to the torpedoing of the Lusitania. This action was taken at the request of the Washington state department on orders said to have come directly from President Wilson. It is understood here that President Wilson will communicate directly with Emperor William on the Lusitania disaster. It is apparent there is considerable anxiety as to the attitude of the United States. The German government believes that calm reflection in the United States will absolve Germany from blame. TESTIMONY ARRIVES. WASHINGTON. May 11. The testimony of Captain Smith of the American tank steamer, Gulflight, as to the torpedoing of his vessel off the Scilly islands ten days ago by a German submarine, was received at the state department today. Secretary Bryan also- stated that he -had a message from Ambassador Gerard in Berlin which he would lay before the president. He intimated that the message dealt with the Gulflight case. It is understood that today's dispatch from Berlin transmits the report of the commander of the German submarine which sank'the Gulflight. ANTI-GERMAN RIOTS SPREAD LONDON, May 11. National wrath over the sinking of the Lusitania by a German submarine is venting itself in anti-German demonstration. In Liverpool, Birkenhead, Bootle and other cities on the west coast about seventy German shops were pillaged, while scores of naturalized Germans and Austrians have been taken into custody by the police. Disorder was also reported from Cardiff, Swansea, Manchester, Lancaster and Carlisle. Even Germans who are naturalized British citizens were attacked. TROOPS IN VICTORIA. VICTORIA, B. C, May 11 Five hundred troops are in possession of the streets of Victoria, and their presence has put an end to riotous scenes. A body guard has been placed around the government house because the wife of Lieutenant Barnard, the king's representative in Victoria, is of German extraction. INSTITUTE CALLS EXECUTIVE BODY The Bible institute leaders have been called to meet in executive session at 4:30 o'clock t'lis afternoon in the office of Principal Pickell of the high school to take decisive action on the question of holding the institute through the next term of school. It is expected that al of the members "will attend, the, .meeting,

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ADMIRALTY GETS BLAME FOR HEAVY DEATH TOLL

BY LAWRENCE ELSTON International News Service . Staff Correspondent. QUEENSTOWN, May 11. While search for bodies of Lusitania victims was continued today by the authorities bristling charges of neglect and "rank negligence" were filed against officials who were responsible for the handling, of the Cunard Liner when she was torpedoed off the south coast of Ireland. So far as known early today about 1,1)00 persons were still missing and all of them had been given up for dead. Of the accusations directed against Admiralty and Cunard officials one of the hottest came from Webb Ware, the London solicitor of Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, who declared that as a result of his investigation, he was certain there had been "Rank negligence, not only at the moment of the catastrophe but days and weeks before." New Yorker Protests. A protest against the policy pursued by the British admiralty made in the form of depositions has been drawn up. Among the signers is Fred J. Gauntlett, of New York, who was a first cabin passenger on the destroyed TRENCHES OF FRENCH TAKEN BY GERMANS BERLIN, May 11. The repulse of French attacks near Notre Dame Lorette, in northern France, and the capture of two lines of French trenches on the Aisne are reported in an official statement this afternoon. Eight hundred prisoners were captured in the fighting on the Lorette heights, where the allies launched a vigorous offensive to offset the German attack in West FUrnders. Two lines of French trenches over a front 400 meters were taken at Berry-au-bac, where the battle line swings across the Aisne northwest of Rheims. An English aeroplane ' was shot to earth at Lille. In the eastern theatre of war it is announced attempts of the Russians to stop the advance of the army under Von Mackenson failed. As to coast operations the Germans announce they drove off an English ship off Westende on Monday. PERSONS ASKING WAR WANT SAFE POSITIONS OPINES T. R. MARSHALL TUPELO, Miss., May 11. Vice President Marshall speaking here on "National Tendencies" advised caution on the part of the United States in dealing with the delicate problems presented by the sinking of the Lusitania. The vice president said he considered that when a person boarded an English vessel he was virtually on English soil and must expect to stand the consequences. Marshall declared there are too many men in the United States crying for war, who would not enlist unless given a . position of importance, or assigned to the commissary department. ' ENDORSES FOR FORGER. EATON, O., May 11. H. J. Rocky of West Carrollton, held by Dayton authorities for passing bad checks, was in Eaton a few days ago, and cost George Brumbaugh, real estate dealer, $13.50 on a check.

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the terrace of the hospital. liner. It was Mr. Gauntlett who persuaded the Cunard line to charter a powerful ocean going tug, which left for the scene of the disaster last night. A number of steam trawlers arfj.cruisinf ctf the coast and the ships of this fleet may bring more bodies. Mr. Ware has applied to the admiralty for permission to charter a tug and go out to search for bodies, especially that of Alfred G. Vanderbilt, which is still missing, along with the corpses of other prominent Americans including Elbert Hubbard, Chas. Klein, Linton Bates Jr., and others. If the admiralty grants permission a tug will be chartered in the name of the United States. First Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill's admission in Parliament that the British government cannot furnish armed convoys to protect incoming and outgoing mail and passenger ships re-opened criticism against him today by his foes. The suggestion is now made to have hydro-aeroplanes patrol the waters through which transatlantic liners must pass, but it Is likely that this , plan will be rejected because all England's available sea planes are needed in the North Sea. POLICY OF U. S. DISCUSSED BY CABINET TODAY WASHINGTON, May 11. The Lusitania disaster was the sole topic at the meeting of the cabinet at which every member' was present. It is believed the policy of the president was made at this session. Reports are current that an announcement of the attitude would be made soon. This was the first time the president, has consulted with his advisers since the sinking of the Lusitania. A new element was thrown into the situation. It is believed in some quarters that Germany is aiming to compel the United States to break off diplomatic relations so as to cut off American aid to Belgium and all observation by a powerful neutral of the way she treats her prisoners and foreigners within her border.: It is believed that Germany does not care to have any of her internal poli cies under observation by American officials at Berlin. Some officials believe that Germany is already impatient over the protection extended to foreigners within her boundary by Ambassador Gerard. BANDIT TAKES $80 FROM G. & 0. AGENT MARION, Ind., May 11. The police today searched for the robber who escaped with a money box containing $80 after compelling Samuel Priser, C. & O. - railroad agent to open the station , office , safe at 2 o'clock this morning. Priser's first intimation of the bandit's presence was when the barrel of a revolver was thrust through the glass window of his ticket cage. DRAMA LEAGUE MEETS. The directors of the Drama league met in a regular session last night at the Morrisson-Reeves library. Nothing was made public in regard to the, business' transacted at the meeting;

WILSON WANTS FACTS BEFORE TAKING ACTION President Gathers Data on Lusitania Incident to Determine Policy of United States.

HOLDS PEACE THEORY Declares Philadelphia Speech Not Indicative of Course, But Peace Note Regarded as Dominant. WASHINGTON, May 11. President Wilcon today made it clear that his policy on the Lusitania tragedy is not yet formed, and that his speech in Philadelphia last night Is not to be construed as Indicating what that policy will be. The president told callers today that he would announce his policy as soon as he was certain he had all the elements In mind. He declared the sentiment expressed last night constituted his personal attitude, but was not intended as touching upon a national policy. He added he was thinking entirely of the people he was addressing. Committed To Peace. The president at the same time had nothing to add to what he said on Sunday and he refused to say whether the Un-ted States had communicated with the German government regarding the torpedoing of the Lusitania. The president disclosed at least one cardinal feature of his policy in his speech at Philadelphia in which he practically committed himself to peace. Washington takes this to mean that the president does not think there is anything in the present crisis which will force the United Spates Into war, but that he is fully aware of the demand of the country that vigorous action be taken. Sounds Lofty Note. Administration officals today are wondering whether the president's address made a favorable impression upon the nation. It sounded a lofty note of altruism which many officials believe was intended to soften the rising tide of anger in the United States against the loss of American lives on the Lusitania. The concensus of opinion In Wash ington today is that President Wilson will make another effort to obtain from Germany a promise that there will be no repetition of the torpedoing of a passenger ship when American lives are at stake. Failing this, the next step probably will be the severance of all diplomatic relations bet- een Germany and the United States. The Issue of peace or war will then be placed squarely before Germany. T. P. A. WILL SEND DELEGATION OF 50 TO STATE MEETING Between fifty and seventy-five members of Post C, Travelers Protective Association, will go to Indianapolis on Thursday morning, leaving Richmond at 9:40 via traction. President Caldwell, Secretary Marcus Hasty and other officers of the post who have been busily engaged in looking after the preliminary arrangements for the trip to Indianapolis, where the state convention will be held, said today that indications pointed to the biggest delegation the local post had sent to a state gathering in many years. The Richmond visitors will find much to entertain them during the stay, and special efforts are being put forth by the Indianapolis committee in charge to take care of the ladies who will be visitors. Thursday morning will be devoted to registration and other preliminary details. In the afternoon a special train will carry the travelers and their ladies to the Speedway, where a special program of automobile races will be pulled off. A reception will take place Thursday evening in the parlors of the Denison hotel and later the "men folks" will enjoy a smoker at the board of trade, a program of special interest having been arranged. The convention proper will open on Friday morning and the big parade will take place In the afternoon at 2 o'clock. Some of the Richmond delegation will go over Friday morning in order to participate in the parade. The high hats of the Richmondites, which have made them conspicuous in parades in years past, will be in evidence again, and this paraphernalia will be shipped over in advance. John Hegger, Will Quigg and others of the more stately T. P. A. boys who shine particularly bright in the high hats, will be in the front line of the Richmond delegation in the Indianapolis parade. AUSTRIA AVERTS WAR WITH ITALY ROME, May 11 It Is known that an Important message arrived from Vienna late last night. A report "was circulated that Austria had accepted all of Italy's demands. This was semiofficially confirmed from German diplomatic circles, it being stated that Austria had made concessions of a most important character. Austria's reply is said to have been drawn at a fourth hour conference in Vienna -yesterday.

"BUSINESS IS DULL;" DANIEL REID REFUSES TO DISCUSS LUSITANIA Former Richmond Man and One of Nation's Leading Fiaan ciers Declares "Prospects for Improved Conditions in the Immediate Future Are Not the Best" Farmers Suffer. Least from Depression Not Attributable to War Business Simply Takes a Rest

REID'S COMPANION PREDICTS ITALIAN WAR

Count Magnoni Comments on Strained Diplomatic Relation! Between Italy and Austria -Well-known Sociologist Inqires About Social and Economic Conditions of Italians in Richmond Party to Leave for New York Following Reception Tonight

"Business all over the country ia dull, and the prospects for improved conditions in the immediate future are net the best." This statement was made today by Daniel G. Reid, of New York, one of the twenty wealthiest men in the United States. He arrived In Rich mond, his former home, for a brief visit with his half-brother, Dr. David Dougan. Mr. Reid was accompanied by his wife and Count Magnoni, a prominent Italian sociologist, who is a close friend of Mr. Reid. They have been at French Lick Springs, Ind., for several days, and will return to New York tomorrow morning. This evening Dr. and Mrs. Dougan will hold a reception at their home on National avenue in honor Mr. and Mrs. Reid and Count Magnoni. Mr. Reid said today that the most

PLAN TO OFFER RECREATION AT PARK GIVEN UP Members of Mayor's Cabinet Endorse Project if Feasible But Succeed in Talking It to Death. MAYOR CITES NEED Secretary Learner of Y. M. C. A., Volunteers Services of Association to Supervise Morton Park Venture. The effort to have a part of Glen Miller park dedicated to the use of young men and women, confined most of the time in stuffy factories, stores and offices, in healthful outdoor recreations, such as baseball, tennis and roque, apparently has met with failure. At a meeting of Mayor Robbins cabinet last evening this question was brought up by the mayor, and it is the general opinion that it was successfully "talked to death." Those city officials who spoke on the subject thought the plan provjding for baseball diamonds and tennis and roque courts might cause compTaint, because it would be difficult to regulate the use of the diamonds and the courts. Ford Relates Troubles. Park Superintendent Ford declared that last summer he had permitted boys to play on Roosevelt field, and that there was constant quarreling abong the lads. The fact that it was never the intention of those advocating the plan to have the places of recreation in the park used by school children was completely ignored by the city officials. People who have been urging that the city's big park be used for something more than a place to wander about in and gaze at the scenery, desired to promote healthful outdoor exercises among young men and women engaged in business. They have never urged that recreation places be provided in the park for school children as it is the duty of the school board to provide such places for the youngsters. Suggests Morton Park. "I think the plan to devote a part of the park as a recreation place for young men and women fond of outdoor sports is an excellent one, but I have always had my doubts whether it would be favored by the city officials," Secretary Learner of the Y. M. C. A., said today. "I do hope that the suggestion I made to the officers of the Mortan Park association that a recreation place be provided at that park for young men and women will be acted upon favorably." "Baseball, tennis and roque could be played there, and there would also be good boating and swimming. Such a place would attract hundreds of young people and would be a splendid advertisement for the park. The Y. M. C. A. would gladly accept the responsibility of supervising such a recreation place at Glen Miller if the city requested us to do so. I do not know of anything the city needs more than a place where is young working men and women can go and enjoy health giving outdoor sports." ATTENDS FUNERAL Sol Meredith post. G. A. R. members will assemble at the post rooms tonight to attend the post funeral services for James Parsons at 7:30 o'clock. The veteran fireman was also a Civil war veteran and a memper of t ha--Grand Army post

prosperous class in the United States right now was the farmers. He saic that he believed the farmer woulc continue to bask in prosperity foi some time to come. He called atten tion to the high prices obtained for wheat and pther farm products for the last ten months, and predicted a continuation of abnormal prices for som time because of the great demand created for farm products by the European war. "Another thing in the farmer's favor," Mr. Reid added, "is the great wheat crop that will be harvested this year. This crop is in splendid condition." "But the farmers are not buying much machinery for use in the fields, some one suggested. "They are too busy buying automobiles," replied Mr. Reid, laughing. War Stimulates Work. Asked what reason he ascribed foi the industrial depression, a friend interposed. - "that is getting into politics." Mr. Reid made no comment oe this remark, merely saying that b believed business was "taking a rest," He also said he did not think the European war had anything to do with the industrial depression. He said that as a matter of fact the war had served as a stimulus to many branches of American Industry. "What is your opinion concerning the outcome of the Lusitania incident" Mr. Reid was asked. "I have none," he replied promptly, adding that it was a question which demanded very careful consideration. Count Magnoni was greatly interested in the late developments of the Austro-Italian situation, and was informed that once more there was a prospect for a peaceful adjustment ot the controversy between the two governments. He said that the relations between Italy and Austria-Hungary were exceedingly strained, and that he would not be surprised if the two nations engaged in hostilities. Reid Ends Discussion. "Count, if Italy gets into this war we will be shipping olive oil and spaghetti to Naples inside of a month," remarked Mr. Reid. and the discussion of the Austro-Italian situation ceased

; abruptly. ! Count Magnoni while in this country has been closely studying the social and economic conditions of his fellow countrymen. He asked how many Italians lived in Richmond, and was greatly surprised that there were three or four hundred of them. "Are they American citizens?" he asked, and when informed that the big majority of them were, he nodded his head approvingly. While in Richmond Count Magnoni met quite a few members of the Italian colony, questioning all of them closely. SKY RAIDERS DROP BOMBS ON DUNKIRK AND PARIS SUBURB PARIS. May 11. Another German air raid has been launched acainst Dunkirk. Eleven bombs were dropped on Bergues. four miles south of Dunkirk, killing 12 persons. One of the outer rings of the fort defending Dunkirk is at Bergues. Not only have the French pressed forward north of Arras, but they took a number of German prisoners and were successful in checking German counter assaults. Several persons were killed and wounded by bombs dropped from a German aeroplane that flew over the suburbsof St. Denis early today. The presence of the raider was flashed to headquarters from St. Denis, which is only five miles north of the center of Paris and garrisons o all the forts were called to duty. Three French aviators set out tov meet the German aeroplane, but upon' sighting them the pilot of the Taube turned nortliward and disappeared. CHAPTER TO MEET Maple Leaf camp. No. 25D4, R. N. of A., will hold the regular meeting at ' the Red Men's ball Wednesday night at 7:30 o'clock. All members, are uxsi gently: jefluested:. to attend,.. 13