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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-01
BIG PILE OF MONEY
Tax Collector Is SWamped
With Cash and Checks.
RECEIPTS ABOUT ST, 700, 900
Will Be Ten Days Before It Is All
Counted and Credited
in Books.

AS an aftermath of the storm of
money which blew into Tax Collector
Rogers Office in the District building
yesterday a tidal wave of mail with
checks in 1T flooded the place today and
gave the office force all it could do to
keep abreast Of the business.
1t is estimated by Mr.. Rogers that
the figures for the last days receipts
will reach s1.10o,00O.
Just about one million was put Oh the
books yesterday and that does not mean
that only a million was received, for
there was fortune locked up in the safe
last night that had not yet been accounted
for on the ledgers, because the tired
fingers that had pushed the pens all day
had to go home and rest. Early this morn
ing the fortune was dragged out of the
tremendous steel vault. and the work Of
writing the figures into the ledgers be-
gan again.
With the opening of the doors great
baskets of mail began to pour in. The
fact that the rush to pay taxes before the
last day of May was so tremendous
makes it possible for the last day to
stretch officially for the next week, as
far as mail payments dropped in the post
Office last night or left in the District
building last night are concerned: Be
cause of the great amount of clerical
work to he DONE the books for the month
of May will not be closed up for perhaps
ten days.
Mail Men Hustling.
The mail men have been rushing in all
day. loaded down with special delivery
letters, packages of bills and checks and
money of all sorts. At 8 o'clock this
morning five big baskets of closely packed
checks We're piled upon Collector Rogers
desk. On the top of the desk letters con-
tanning enough checks to buy several
South American republics were stacked
neatly, waiting for the eye of Mr.. Rogers
to see what was in the letters.
Deputy Collector Collins sat on the
other side of the desk and with a deft-
ness born Of long experience with rush
days of this sort disposed Of thousands
Of dollars with a composure to be envied.
Close to these two veterans Of the taxes
was Hobart +. Berrian. who has been
Shaping figures into book with one
hand and answering innumerable ques-
tons by gesturing with the other all day
long.
Nothing but guesses can be hazarded
on the amount of money that the tax
payers brought in yesterday and today
but 1t is believed that the personal tax
collections this year for May will be S7O,
eco more than last year, coming to and
over the $.sOOOO mark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-01
Purse of $4,000.

Curtiss and Hamilton in New York last
night both said that they had received the
message sent them by the Aero Club Of
Washington and they were both in favor
OF making the flight as proposed. The de-
tails have not yet been settled, but it is
probable that the flight will be for purse
Of $4,000. of which $4,000 will go to the
winner and 5000 to the second man fin
iShing.
The plan has been Endorsed by Gen.
Oliver, assistant secretary of war and
acting president OF the Aero Club since
the death OF Thomas Walsh and by
Charles J. Bell. who was the chairman
of the Washington Baltimore committee
when an effort was made to have the in
ternational meet held in Washington.
There are several ayiators in the coun-
try who may possibly take part in the
aerial derby beside Curtiss and Hamilton.
Charles Willard is anxious to make the
fight. and from his past performances
probably is able to do it. The Wrights
have never yet entered public competi-
ton, but it is possible that since they
have gone into the show business one of
them may be induced to fly. or they may
send one Of their pupils. Altogether there
is no lack of material for the race. and it
seems that the only matter remaining
now is to arrange the details.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-01
Riot and Artillery Drills.

When the important members Of the
board OF visitors. who in their Innocent
masculine hearts really believe they are
the most important part OF the annual
graduation week festivities at Annapolis.
reached the academy from Carvel Hall
this morning the members OF the I'd Bat
talon OF middies were there awaiting the
word to come out from the big armory
and go through the old routine OF sup
pressing an imaginary street riot.
While the board, with high officials
stand overlooking the broad sweep OF
the parade ground and the vast ex-
panse Of the Chesapeake. the nidship-
men 1, demonstrated to them that they
the right and left OF intersecting
streets in such manner as to squelch
most effectively any uprising o. dis
orderly mobs in any old town on the
globe.
After they duly had done their duty In
this regard the members OF this bat
talon returned to the arnlory and then
sat grouped about overlooking the second
oasm. and. with Spartan regard for stern
'oline, bit of successive invectives
-a use to their lips while their fell
OWES - 1st Battalion demonstrated
-ls t.s wise on artillery tactics
a. re .....s. ding and firing OF guns
!-.5 tir eDd ls,.la
ttHld t.- .ou. u ID "a N the first per-
So.E ar sat -s' 'si@a t. -tillery drill
.,.s- Ee- ga, rev li<5- ii-- Nth
tre wr he lac 80.
ta:F-u S., -.-gC a.E Ilst -ls-
Ter rt=> 1870 rTs-'ics :ta~-.- l'
- 15-.E 81, sHa oJaII Visitors
81 Lir heara"c9Es. n tns 60 -r
ai'anss t0 create nith r'.r .rs- -
80 sesla Of ~. ara,lsur and -r
Latte report ta ly"cI r.#
Preside.
This afte.lo 9t'.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-17
A TUBERCULOSIS
WAR IS STARTED
Free Treatment to Be Given
Wayne County Victims
by Local Society.

In order that tuberculosis may be
stamped out among poorer classes of
the county. the anti-tuberculosis So
ciety has asked the charities council
OF the county to keep a record OF all
who are affected with the disease. AS
new cases are reported the organiza-
ton will either give or recommend
the kind of treatment to be given.
Good lodgings and sanitary surround
ings are essential and the society
will see that these are afforded.
DR.. S. Edgar Bond has been selected
to edit a paper in which tuberculosis
alone will be the subject dealt with.
The best known authorities on the
subject will be contributors. The
publication will be freely distributed
in the city and county.
Again the question of providing as
sistance to only those to whom it is
necessary has been considered and the
various heads of charitable organiza-
tions declare they will keep a record
of all given. They then will compare
notes and in this way find out what
people do not deserve aid. 1t is known
that there are many who appeal for
aid although they are not entitled to
IL
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-17
WARNING TO SANTAS.
Do Not Wear Cotton Batting
.WhiSkers.

The season is now here when scores
of lives are annually lost and hundreds
of fires are started by carelessness in
Christmas and holiday decorations. In
addition to the fires and panics in
crowded stores, due to careless wir-
ing of special displays of the catching
fire of inflamable decorations. thou
sands of dangerous risks are run in
homes, churches and Sunday schools.
Wherever possible, electric lights
should be used instead of candles on
Christmas trees and the wiring should
be carefully done. II this is not pos
sibie, the greatest precautions should
be taken to see that the trees are firm
ly installed and we'll braced, SO that
they may not be overturned when
presents are being taken down or by
the over-enthusiasm of the children.
Under no circumstances should cotton
batting be used by amateur Santa
Clauses for hair and whiskers, as nom
inflamable substitutes can easily be
had, and the risk OF serious or fatal
burning is excessive. The holidays,
of all period of the year. should be
freed from the danger of terrible cal
antilles which is always present un-
less reasonable precautions are taken
in the matter OF holiday decorations
and festivities.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-17
A GOOD ASSIGNMENT
London Reporter Has to
do" u. S.
tAmerican News Seryice)

New York. Dec. 17.-Young ". r.
Holt. the human meteor, who came to
America on the Mauretania yesterday
to do the United States in 50 hours
for a series of impressions" to be
printed in the London Daily Mail, set
a new high record for sight seeing to-
day and crammed his British being
full Of strange. novel and beautiful
sights. Its all bally. fine. y'know,'
he said. But / am beastly tired Eh.
Mhat?'
The journalist arose this morning
with a confused memory Of galloping
across four states in q special train
and back, shaking hands with Presi-
dent Taft. smoking one Of Uncle Joe"
Cannon's cigars, inspecting the gov
ernment buildings. interviewing Sara
Bernhardt and Chuck Connors, the
"Bo~ery King" Summing, dining.
seeing the Singer tower alight, and
viewing Broadway by night. and set
about to complete his editors orders
TO see everything possible in thirty
eight hours" He sails tonight
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-17
DANISH STATESMAN
BECOMES CRIMINAL
Ex-minister of Justice Turns
Forger, Numbering King
Among the Victims.
tAmerican News service)

Copenhagen. Dec. 17.--Ex-Minister
70 Justice. Peter Albert. forger and
embezzler, whose dupes included the
King Of Denmark and who ruined
thousands of peasants by franduIently
separating them from their lifes' saw
ings. was sentenced to s years inn
prisonment today, and sentenced to re-
pay $3.7S6.0OO ill-gotten gains from his
speculations and illegitimate business
enterprises.
1t was brough out at the trial of
Albert that his career of forgery and
theft extended over IA years and that
in that time he had amassed an enor-
nous fortune.
While president of a bank he en-
ticed persons of every rank of life.
from royalty to the humblest peasants
to join in financial enterprises which
he promptly wrecked, after securing
all the money in the treasury.
Alberti made confession and in it
named hundreds of persons whom he
defrauded.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-17
AMERICAN BANDITS
IN LONDON BATTLE
Caught Robbing Building,
Start Gun Play, Driving
Off the Policemen.
(Amcrican News Service)

London, Dec. 17.-An American wild
west hold-up In the streets of London
early today resulted in the death of
two policemen. who were riddled with
bullets and the serious wounding OF
three others by burglars who were
caught trying to break into gold
smiths shop in the exchange building.
Hounds Ditch.
The criminals are believed to be
Americans and unerring gun play
was never demonstrated better upon
the plains OF Texas or New Mexico.
Hounds Ditch is peopled largely by
foreigners and there are a number
Of American residents in the district.
Shortly after midnight the community
about the exchange building was arous-
ed by a number of shots and loud
cries.
Saw Battle Raging.
Late pedestrians were astonished to
see battle raging abou, the ex.
change building. Bullets We're rat
ting like hailstones and the darkness
of the night was punctuated by bril-.
liant flashes.
The officers discovered several men
in the building shortly after midnight.
On account Of their numbers the DO
lice waited for assistance and finally
five of them. led by policeman Choat.
one OF their number. entered. With.
out waiting demand to surrender
the burglars started to shoot. Despite
the darkness their aim was deadly
and every one of the policemen was
wounded.
One of the officers died instantly
but policeman Choat hovered between
life and death for half dozen hours
The burglars fled and apparently all
escaped injury. They wore masks
and they fought with each one hold
ins two pistols in his hands.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-17
INVALID PENSION
BILL CONSIDERED
ON MONDAY NEXT
Rep. Cullop of Indiana Says
Democrats Favor Dollar a
Day Measure but Republi-
cans Oppose 1t.
kORBLI REFUSES TO
LINE UP FOR CLARK
He Says 1t Is Too Early for
Him to Pledge Himself
Indianapolis Banquet Is
Now Called Off.
american News Service,

Washington, Dec. 17.-Representn.
tive Cullop. speaking today OF the gem
eral pension bill reported by the corn
mittee on invalid pensions said tha.
the special order is made for Monday
next and the bill, will be considered
under a rule. as now proposed, SO ~
to present amendments This step Is
taken to shut out action on the dollar
a day pension bill and Is intended to
take the place of the same. culiop
said, agitation by the Democrats OF
the dollar day pension has brought
about this consideration for the old
soldier. II is not what we wanted,
but Is an Improvement over the exist
ing laws and Is as much as the Re-
publican majority will let us have. BY
its provisions soldiers of the Mexicaa
war will receive $50 per month. TIE
passage of this new bill is intended 10
curtail special pension legislation.
korbIy Won't Sign.
Representative Korbly of Indianap.
oils today resisted Anal appeal made
to him by his Democratic colleagues
to join in an Endorsement OF Champ
Clark for speaker He objects to sigr-
ing a paper committing himself a
year in advance. The conditions may
change, he says.
Banquet Called on.
Representative Champ Clark will
not drive team OF Missouri mules
into the banquet hall OF the Indianap-
oils Democrats on the evening OF De-
camher ~. The Indiana Democratic
club had invttad him and he had iixed
that date as the most convenient to
attend and speak Today Representa-
tive Korbly called on the prospective
speaker to inform him that the dinner
had been called off Korbly SAYS
there was no time to arrange for the
feed"
Blow to sheIbyviiie.
f. Dana Durand, director OF the cen
sus, has declined to grant the request
of citizens of Shelbyville. Ind, for
the Recommending OF the population
OF that city. The director says the
population by states has been complet.
ed as basis for reapportionment ami
cannot be disturbed
Stand ey Jackson.
The Indiana delegation this MORN
ing in caucus unanimously adopted
resolution indorsing state central
committeeman Stokes Jackson. or
Greenfield. for sergeant-at-arms of the
house.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-17
President Taft Has Flown
Into a Great Rage as He
Fears 1t Will Hurt His
Plans for Economy.
HE AND SECRETARY
COLD AND DISTANT
In Meantime Western States
men Are Howling Loudly
for Defense Funds and
Hobson Is Busy Lad.
(American News Service)

Washington, Dec IA wide trail
of discord was apparent today in ad-
ministration ranks as a result of the
suppressed war scare" report of Sec
retary of War Dickinson. The presi-
dent is in a rage about the matter,
and has called down the secretary. 1t
is rumored the latter may resign. Maj
or General Wood, chief of staff, has
been scolded by the president for his
share in the fiasco. Wood is Roose-
velt protege and no love is wasted for
him by the administration. The ex-
cellent relations hitherto existing be-
tween the White House and the war
department have been severely strain
ed. The president is unwilling to ap-
pear as the advocate for increased
military preparations in the present
reign Of economy. The broadside fir
ed by Representative McLachlan of
California yesterday against Tawney,
chairman of the house committee on
appropriations, shows plainly the Pa
Gifts coast intends to press the advan-
tage gained in the controversy.
Held Secret Meeting.
At a meeting of senators and repre-
sentatives from the far west it was
determined last night to organize a
campaign for stronger coast defenses
Representative Hobson is blamed by
the administration for the whole trou-
BILE. The fact that other representa-
tives are even more radical than he
on the question ot laAger military ap-
preparations is overlooked 1t is hint
ed he is the instigator of a "conspir-
acy," the object of which was a. raid
on the treasury for the army and navy
at time when the government is
seeking to save every possible dollar.
There is no question that the sensa-
tional suppression OF Secretary Dick
inson's report, regarding the nations
for war. will have ex-
actly the opposite effect to the one in
tended. Its contents are fairly well
known to the country now and it's sup
preston has served to concentrate in
terest on it.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-17
WANTED TO WIN HER
So Naval Apprentice Shot
Himself.
(American News Servicel

Newport, R. L., Dec. 17.-Naval ap-
prentice II. c. Demo. who was report
ed mysteriously shot while standing
sentry over a safe containing thousands
Of dollars. in the paymaster's fund.
at the naval training station here.
Wednesday night, confessed today he
had shot himself through the hand to
create romantic story and pose as a
hero in the eyes OF a wealthy New
port girl, with whom he is infatuated.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-17
c, A, BARTEL DEAD
Well Known Blacksmith Ex-
pired Today.

Christopher A. Bartel, brother or
Adam II. Bartel died suddenly this
morning from acute indigestion. He
was stricken last evening about S
o'clock. A physician was calIed and
made him fairly comfortable. but It
3 O'Clock this morning he grew sud-
denly worse and passed away within
an hour.
Mr. Bartel was born In Schledehau-
sen, Germany. October. ., 1S42: he
came to Richmond with his parents
in 1854. After working on . farm
short time he took up the blacksmith
trade. and worked several years In i
shop located on the present site of the
Odd Fellows building. Later he went
into business himself on 8. 9Th street
near South A street and for Is years
his shop has been located at the rear
of 35 South 9Th street
He served three months IN the Fed
eral army during the Civil war and re-
ceived an honorable discharge. He
followed his trade continuous for 81
years and enjoyed the fullest conf
dence and friendship OF his fellow
men He was a member or the St
Pau1's Lutheran church, director 0f
Lutherania cemetery association, trug-
tee Of Herman Lodge L O. o. r. and
trustee Of the German Fire Insurance
company.
He married Miss Mary Knollenberg
in 1867. who, with one daughter and
his brother. Adam H. Bartel. survive
him
The funeral will be held at his
home, 418 South Sth street, Monday
afternoon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-17
A FAT HOG MARKET:
PRICES GOING DOWN

Thousands of hogs have been dump
ed on the markets in the county with
in the last three weeks. 1t was not
because Christmas was near and the
rassers wished to get money for pre-
sents. but because the price paid for
animals on the hoof was getting low
er and lower each day
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-17
JUDGMENT GIVEN

Possession Of four lots and dollar
damages was the decree In the case
OF Georgianna Branham against Ed
ward Toney. which has been pending
in the circuit court. The Judgment in
favor Of the plaintiff was awarded
on Saturday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-17
BRIBE CASE JURY
DISMISSED TO-DAY
(American News service1

Chicago. Dec 17.-The jury in the
trial of Charles Erbstein. an attorney
accused of fixing" juror to acquitt
Lee O'Neil Browne. at latter's second
trial for bribery, in connection with
the Lorimer election, disagreed and
was discharged at noon today after
wrangling all night. 1t is reported
the jury stood seven to five for the
acquittal of Erbstein.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-17
INDICT A RIOTER
FOR KILLING MAN
tAmerican News Service)

Newark, O., Dec. 17.-Mantell
Watcha was today found guilty Of man
slaughter in the killing OF Carl Ether
ington, z private detective. Ethering-
ton was employed by the temperance
element to gather evidence against
saloons and had shot popular citi-
zen during a saloon raid. Etherington
was arrested and later lynched by .
mob Of which Watcha was a member.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-17
PRIZE FIGHTER IS
HELD IN CUSTODY
1American News seryIee,

Philadelphia, Dec. 17.-Johnny Kahn,
. local prize fighter. was arrested to-
day pending the outcome OF serious
injuries sustained by Young Gardner. a
local light weight, in = prize fight
with kain last night. Gardner Is
thought to be dying from concussion
OF the brain.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-17
.$24O.343

"The old democracy Ia passing away
and In Its stead is rushing wave Of
social control-of insfstence In the
rights Of the people. The new. condi-
tions and problems must be met with
different rules and solutions. Rich
mond II taking long step in this d.
rection by the erection of this mag
niacent high school building. You
have done something for the stability
OF the city. for the stability of Indiana
and for tho stability of the nation"
These were the words of DIR. F. J.
Mcconnell. president of Depauw uni
versity. when he addressed an assem-
blsge Of 1900 patrons and pupils Of
tho high school in the auditorium Of
the new building last night, the oc.
casion Of It's formal dedication.
ut IL a pleasure to note the large
cost Of the building. $4,000" declar-
cd President Mcconnell. after the en-
thusiastic burst of applause. which
greeted him. "Of course along with
the large expenditure Of money comes
the question. How will we get back
value received?' The $175.0O bond Is
sue means about $4,000 which must
be paid each year by the people.
Frontier Gone Now.
"The frontier and frontiersman are
gone. Conditions of the early days
when the pioneers founded Richmond
are changed. In 1891 the census bu-
reau announced that the last Of the
q nation Of ninety million inhabitants
and the time has come when We must
make better use OF the land we have.
Social conditions are different
now. Twenty years ago II you didn't
like your neighbor. you could move
and get out of his way. 1t was an In
dividual democracy In which every
man did - he pleased.
I'VE can't get away from our neigh
bors now. There is no new land. A
new set Of problems exist. Our neigh
bors must be met face to face. We
arc passing to q time Of social equal
ity and control. How are we to deal
with this problem when we must live
together In one community? That is
the great question confronting the ma.
tional public. This change has been
coming with accelerated motion for
the last nifty years.
"Now you have spent $25O.000 in a
single sum. This 10 a community prob
lem. The people must meet the ex.
pcnsc. They must have faith In the
mon conducting such work.
"'How much respect is paid to ex-
pert Judgment asked Charles F.
Hughes in q recent address. Indeed.
how much respect do we pay? Years
ago . boy ut eighteen with a good
strong arm. On axe and rife was as
good ~ any man. Abraham Lincoln
at twenty years could WELD an axe
with wonderful skill. Then man
could do anything. one man was as
soo6 - another.
Must Have Experts.
~Today we've got TO have experts.
Young peopla see tho scientists work.
ING in the laboratories doing things
which they can not do. The leave the
lab0satories with respect for the ex-
pert knowledge. One man is not as
eood ~ another. Men that are ex.
perts are trusted. Water cannot be
tested except BY chemists. The ap-
parently purcst water may be full OF
germs. Road building is also an art.
Continued on Page Eight
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-17
A SENTRY KILLED:
CASE MYSTERIOUS
(American News Service)

Newport, r. l., Dec. 1.-THE local
police and officers at the naval train
ing station are today investigating
the shooting last night OF H. Demo,
while doing duty as q sentry about the
office at the station
There is some mystery about the case.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-17
THE WEATHER

STATE AND lOcAL-partIy cloudy
tonight. Warmer in tire east
and north portions.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-17
Must Have Experts.

CONTINUED ON Page Eight