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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-03-11

assessor asks no less than one hun
dred other questions before he sue
ceeds in completing the schedule of
each perSon assessed.
FIom over the country come r.
ports to the effect that the work OF
the various assessors IL moving alonx
rapidly and In most cases smoothly.
The work must be completed BY May
18th.
Already several instances have been
encountered In which men have
sought to avoid payment of poll tax,
but 20 far without success. This IL one
OF the features Of the work of the as
SCISSOR which 1t is hoped to build up
this year and 1t is believed that when
they have completed their task that
there will be many more polls SEIZED
uled than last year.
There are two extra questions at
the bottom Of each schedule that many
persons shy at and which give the
assessors considerable trouble. They
are:
Does any member Of your family
or anyone living with you own any
property subject to taxation?"
How many male dogs are harbored
by you, how many female dogs"
There are many persons who tell the
assessors that they are not the owner
of dog and when their attention is
called to the fact that there is a dog
on the place they will come back with:
1T don't belong to me. It's a stray and
I don't know where it came FROM"
and there are numerous similar excus-
es to avoid having the animal schedul-
ed, despite the fact that it may have
been in the possession Of the person
being assessed for anywhere from a
few weeks to a year.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-03-11
TO PUSH THE WORK
Democrats Anxious for Early
Close of Congress.
(National News Association,

\Natlonal News AssoctAtton)
WASHINGTON. March 11.-Chair-
man Underwood OF the House ways
and means committee, announced to-
day that the house tariff revision will
end with the WOODEN bill. which will be
reported within ten days. The Demo
Gratis are anxious to finish the task OF
revising the tariff 80 congress can ad-
journ In time for the national conven.
ton in June.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-03-11
PENSION BILL WAS
PASSED BY HOUSE

National News Association)
WASHINGTON, March o. House
4 Representatives today passed the
mnibus pension bill, granting an in
rease to 29, 1000 veterans.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-03-11
A DOUBLE SUICIDE
Two Lovers Found, Clasped
in Each Others Arms.
National News Association,

(NationaI News Association)
CHICAGO, March 11.-Adolph Ger
link, 81, and Frances Soucek. a stem.
ographer, were found asphyxiated to-
day, clasped in each others arms In a
room at the home Of Mrs. Mary Spal,
who is the young mans sister. The po.
lice believe the couple died in a sui
eide pact.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-03-11

Los Angeles takes the lead with a
law school for women, registration for
admission to which has Just begun.
1t was founded by Mrs. Clara Short
ridge Foltz. who for the past two
years has been teaching a class of
women law students In her ofIices.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-03-11
WAGES ARE RAISED

National News Association,
LOWELL, Mass, Mar. "a notice
as posted today in all the great cot
n mills here announcing that an in
ease in wages will 20 into effect
1arch 25. The amount is not stated,
ut 10000 operatives will be affected.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-03-11

In the factories Of this country the
great problem 10 to stop the waste of
heat. All the heat furnished by the
burning coal should be converted into
force for mechanical work. At the
present not one-tenth Of it Is 50 con.
Voeted.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-03-11

The River Thamos.
Covering distance OF 100 miles. the
Thames describes q winding Of GU
miles.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31
TO CHOOSE SUCCESSOR.
Republican National Committee Will
 Meet on Nov, 12.


 New York, Oct. S1.-Chairman Hilles of the republican national committee shortly before 1 o'clock this morning announced that he had called a meet. ing of the national committee for Nov 12 in Chicago to select a successor 10 the late James s. Sherman as the re- publican candidate for vice president.
 MT. Hilles made the following state ment:
 The national convention which met in Chicago in June delegated, to, 2 sf sf national committee power to fill Va cancies on the national ticket. The death of MT. sherman, candidate of the republican party for vice president at the coming election, makes it incum- bent upon the national committee to nominate a candidate in his place. The nomination, however, cannot possibly be made prior to the election next Tuesday. Such nomination car properly be made only after due and reasonable notice to all the members of the committee. Such notice can not be given in less than six days. Ii is, therefore manifestly impossible to hold such a meeting prior to the elec- ton. Meantime no difficulty or incon- venience arises to the voters at the election next Tuesday, because the votes to be cast then are for electors and not candidates for either presi- dent or vice president, and the death of MT. Sherman, therefore. does noI affect the validity of the election o1 the electors.
 T have called a meeting of the na- tional committee to meet upon the 12tt day of November in the city of Chica- go at the Auditorium hotel at 12 moor to select successor to the late James s. Sherman as candidate of tht republican party for vice president ol l the United States"
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 Utica. He was ever alert in taking advantages for the city. His home life was beautiful. It was model for all American families. He found the greatest pleasure when surrounded by those who loved him as a husband and father, and it is there that his oenial presence will be missed. Stricken as z he was with an illness which re- quired constant watchfulness, Mir. Sherman bore it with a fortitude which exemplifieo the strong charac- teristics of the man.
 Flags Ordered at Half Mast.
 The mayor ordered that the flags on all city buildings should be placed at half mast and suggested that a simi lar course be followed with all other flags in Utica.
 Failure of Kidneys to Work.
 Dr. Peck attributes the crisis in the case entirely to the failure of the kid neys to operate. This condition has resulted in filling the system with a virulent poison which is rapidly de- stroying the patients vitality. The poison caused considerable twitching in the muscles and transformed the hitherto ruddy complexion of the vice presidents face into dark purple. Decline Dates from Notification cere- monies.
 MT. Sherman's rapid decline in health dates from August 21 when he was formally notified of his nomina- tion as vice president, according to Dr. Peck. He was warned that the exertion incident to the ceremonies l might have an i'll effect, but he in- sisted that the programme as ar- l ranged be carried out
 You may know all about medicine ? MT. Sherman told his physician when he urged him to arrange for a brief and informal notification, "but you don't know about politics." Spoke for Over an Hour.
 Tt was against my advice said Dr. Peck tonight, that MT. Sherman participated in the formalities of the notification ceremonies. I suggested 1t would be better for ,.im to receive the committee in the parlor of his home. tell them briefly that while ht did not want a renor1ination he woul6 accept in spirit of loyalty, and le that cuftice. When 1t became appar. ent that he would not yield to rny suggestion l urged him to make speech of not more than five minutes
 Instead. he spoke for more thar half an hour. Two days later the ex. ertions of notification day began tt tell on the patient and he began tt fail"
 Did Not Want Nomination.
 Dr, Peek said that the vice yrcsi. dent apparently has not worried nvs,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31

Utica, N. T., Oct. S0--After a long illness, Vice President James School craft Sherman died at his home in this city at 9.42 o'clock tonight of urernic poison caused by Brights dis case. He had been sinking ever since early morning, and it was realized that death was question of only a few hours. There was slight relief shortly after o'clock. caused by an apparent improvement in the condi- ton of the kidneys, but it did not prove real or lasting, and at best gave only temporary hope. At o'clock the temperature rose to 106. From that time the condition rapidly passed fron bad to worse until the end. He was unconscious when the end came and had been in that condition for hours with but slight change.
 Members of Family at Deathbed.
 All the members of the immediate family were witnesses to the final scene. In addition to Mrs Sherman. there were three sons, Sherrill, Rich ard and Thomas M. Sherman, and their respective wives; R. w. and
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31
TAFT IN TEARS.
Broke Down After Announcing Sher, mans Death to Naval Employees.

New York, Octs 30-President Taft was informed of the death of Vice President Sherman at $50 o'clock as the chief executive and his secretary of the navy were seated as guests of honor at a dinner to them by en- ployes of the Brooklyn navy yard at the Thirteenth regiment arlnory in celebration of the successful launching of the battleship New York today. Tie president had just finished plea for a greater navy, and Commander Greaves of the navy yard was speak ing at the time when the news of MT. Sherman's death was broken to the president. President Taft at first made no comment after hearing the news. He remained seated quietly, concealing emotions which he might r have had, until Commander Greaves and Congressman Calder had finished
 their speeches. He then rose and said
 My Friends: Three years ago you
 met on an occasion like this to cele- brate the launching of the Florida, and you were honored by the presence nf
 the vice president of the United States Vice President Sherman. It is a
 very sad duty for me to announce that
 word has just come that the vice pres ident is dead
 Those who knew him loved him. Those who knew the services he rem dered to his country respected him. venture to ask that this assemblage adjourn in honor of his memory and | that no further proceedings be taken A period of silence followed the
 presidents unexpected words. The
 band came to the relief of the situa- tion by playing My Country, 'Tis oi Thee,' and the naval officers and men 1 filed out quietly. The president was Escorted to his automobile Tears came to his eyes. He was lost sight | of, however, as he stepped inside o1
 the car and was whisked across the l Brooklyn bridge and to the Pennsyl-
 vania railroad station in New York
 where he was due to take his train at 11.S0 o'clock for Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31

ger and Bacon alternately, by com mon agreement.
 By this agreement Senator Bacon is to preside over the senate when con- gross reassembles on December and until December 16. Therefore Sena- tor Bacon is charged with the duties of that office now and to him will fall making the arrangements for the sen- ate's participation in the funeral cere- monies.
 According to the constitution, the succession to the presidency now goes to Secretary Knox of the state department. who also figures as a presidential possibility should the election throw the contest into the house.
 Mir Sherman was the fifth vice president whose death in office shock ed the nation. Vice President King died during Pierce's administration; Vice President Wilson during that of Grant; Vice President Hendricks dur ing that of Cleveland, and Vice Pres ident Hobart during McKinley's first term
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31

 Sanford sherman, brothers of MT. sherman, and Mrs L. B. Moore and Mrs. H. J. Cookipham, sisters of MT. sherman.
 Soon after MT. sherman's death Dr. Fayette Fl. Peck, the attending physician, who was present when death came, issued the following statement:
 Died Quietly and Peacefully.
 The vice president died at 942 p. in. without regaining consciousness for g. moment. He was perfectly quiet. He died in the presence of his wife, her brother and sister, his two broth CTS and hIs three sons and their wives. lie had b, on entirely unconscious since o'clock when he had a period of partial consciousness lasting for about 15 minutes. He died in a uremia> coma as result of Bright's disease, heart disease and arteric sclerosis."
 Mrs. Sherman Bears Up BraveIy. Mrs. Sherman bore up bravely under the shock of her husbands death, as did the other members of the family. Although it was said at the house that the hopelessness of MT. Sherman :. fight against death had been realized since Friday, the blow was neverthe- less q crushing one.
 few of the intimate friends of the family called tonight to@express their sympathy. among them Dr. A. II. Holden, pastor of Christ Reformed church. where the family worships.
 Funeral Arrangements Deferred.
 Soon after the vice president's death 1t was announced that the mem- bers of the family wished to be left undis.urbed tonight and that no ar engagements for the funeral would be made before tomorrow.
 The Sherman residence is located on Genesee street, one of the city's fash. lonable thoroughfares, and the arriva and departure of an occasional auto mobile was the only indication thai anything unusual had transpired with. In the house.
 Utica Bells TolIed.
 Dr. Peck remained for time ant notified several of MT. Sherman, friends by telephone that the end hat come.
 The announcement of the vice pres ident's death spread through the cit! with lightning rapidity. Universa sorrow was expressed and immed1at steps were taken for proper recogni ton of the Rorrowful event. MT Sherman was regarded as the firs citizen of the city and all difference growing out of politics died with him The mayor gave out q statement vOic irg the ySlerai grief and the big bel eI eity hSll as well ae many ehurcl
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31

the outcome of the campaign. His peace of mind has been more disturbed over his illness. as several of his rel atives have died from the same dis ease" continued the physician. "Mr Sherman did not want a renomination but he was loyal and accepted it with the understanding that he was not to take an active part in the campaign
 When his name was being consid- cred as a candidate for the vice pres idency by the republican national committee MT. Sherman consulted Dr. Peck as to whether he had better accept because of his physical condi- ton, but the doctor told him he did not care to advise him upon so grave a question.
 GA biographical sketch of Vice Pres ident Sherman appears on page 2.)
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31
GOVERNOR BALDWIN
 BLOWS HIS OWN HORN
Declares He Has Promoted Beneficial Measures for Working People.

Meriden. Oct. 3O.-Gov. Simeon F. Baldwin delivered an adress to an audience of 800 at democratic rally held in the Auditorium tonight. Dur ing his speech he attacked Highway Commissioner Macdonald and his &C., tion In office, stating that the state roads were built on one end while they crumbled on the other. Taking up the issues of the state government, Governor Baldwin enunciated the thought that the democratic governor of Connecticut had promoted many beneficial measures for the working people that a republican legislature had rejected
 Hon Claude A. Swanson, of Virginia. United States senator and former gov- ernor of that commonwealth, deltv- cred a ringing speech of one and a half hours duration, during which he was continually interrupted by ap- plause. He said that a democratic vic- tory in the state and nation meant a matrimonial boom in Meriden. Prices were at present too high, he said. to make marriage a possibility. The election of Wilson would lgwer prices and promote happy homes.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31
Roosevelt Wires Sympathy.

New York. Oct 30.-Just after he left the Madison Square garden meet ing Colonel Roosevelt was informed of the death of Vice President Sher- n7an. The colonel immediately sent the following telegram:
 Mrs. James S. Sherman, Utica, N. Y.: Mrs. Roosevelt and I are greatly shocked and concerned at the sad news of your husbands death. We beg you to accept our most sincere syT%athy. (Signed)
 THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31
LITTLE FALLS STRIKERS
 LAND BEHIND THE BARS
Two Officers in Hospital from Bullet
 and Knife Wounds.

Little Falls, N. Y, Oct. So.-Thirty leaders and strikers in the textile strike here were committed to the Herkimer jail late today, charged with assault in the first degree. They will be held without bail until the recov- cry of Special Officers Haley and Kenney. who are in the hospital sui fering from bullet and knife wounds Is assured.
 The officers were wounded in rloi at the Phoenix mills today when the police tried to stope the massed pick etinE.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31
SENATORS AT FUNERAL.
All Members of the Body Will Be
 Urged to Attend.

New York, Oct. 3o-The senate as a whole will be appointed as a com mittee to attend the funeral of Vice President Sherman. according to an- nouncement made here tonight by Senator Bacon. president pro tempore of that body
 Senator Bacon said that as soon as the date of the funeral was announced the sergeant of arms would be notified by him to telegraph to individual members of the senate, urging them to be present at the funeral. In the case of the death of a senator, it is GUS tomary to appoint a committee of sev- eral members. but in the ease of rhe presiding ot1ico7's death the greater honeFs afa Hs.yesSse
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31
OBITUARY.
Theoders W. York, YaIe,s Right Guard

Theodore w. York. YaIe's Right Guard New Haven. Oct. 30.-Theodore W. York, of Philadelphia, a member of the sophomore class at Yale, and right guard on the Yale varsity football team, died tonight at the Yale in- firmary after a brief illness of pneu-
 monia. York was taken Ill after play ing in the game against the Army at West Point on October 12. but the nature of his illness was not definitely known until last night
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31
KNOX NOW IN LINE.
Would Become President in Event of
 Taft's Disability.

Washington. Oct. 8o.-The vice pres ident's death leaves the present sen- ate without any regular presiding ofi- cer. The late Senator Frye's place as president pro tempore never has been filled. Neither Senator GallInser, the candidate Of the regular republicans
 nor Senator Bacon, the candidate of the democrats, has been able to cora- mand the necessary majority vote. The progressive republicans on each bal lot have prevented an election. Mean
 while. during the vice presidents sew trul months' absence, Chh s,ilaLs hes been presided oyer hY Senators Galiin-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31
A @ritanie pisasterv LibeI suit.

Berlin. Oct 3o.-The trial began to-
 day of the suit brought by William
 Marconi and G. c. Isaacs. managing director of the M4rconi Wireless Tel egraph company against the news paper Welt am Montag, for libel. This was said to be contained in an article accusing them of exploiting the Ti- tanic catastrophe for the company s benefit by holding out news for sale.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31
eovsrnor WjIson Expre.,e, sorrov,

Princeton, N. J. Oct. So.-When
 Gov. Woodrow Wilson reached his home here after midnight tonight from Burlington, where he spoke. he learned of the death of Vice President Sher- man. The governor said he was 1 shocked at the news and expressed
 deep sorrow. He will send telegram ef sympathy early,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31
HHunaer strikeD Provina Effective.

Oxford, England, Oct 3O.-The sui fragettes' hunger strike in the Brit ish jai1s brought about the release to- day of Helen Craggs of the militant section of the woman's rights party who was sentenced to nine months hard labor on October 19 for attempt ing to set fire to the residence of Lewis Vernon Harcourt.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31
An Understsndino Reached.

Vienna, Austria, Oct. 30.-The Aus trian and Russian governments have arrived at an understanding on the Balkan question, according to the Neue F'reie Presse.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31

bells tolled out the doleful news to a public to which it was not new
 Political Meetings Cancelled. 7 Not only did the republican organ ization take proper recognizance of the event but the prngressives announced their intention of cancelling all meet ings until after the vice president s funeral. Governor Johnson, who s;3 long as MT. Sherman lived was his rival for vice presidential honors. was to have spoken here tomorrow night in behalf of the progressive ticket, but his address, like all other events of the kind, has been deferred.
 The democrats also signified their intention of removing Wilson and Marshall banner which had been flung across one of the city streets and of suspending all political activity until after the funeral
 Mayor Bakers Tribute In the course of his tribute. Mayor Baker, said:
 MT. Sherman has long been iden- tified with the business interests of
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31
Cabled Paragraphs
Kino Alfonso Has Influenza
Military Aviator Killed

Madrid. Oct. 30.-King Alfonso of Spain is confined to bed suffering from an attack of influenza
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31

Munich, Oct 30-A military aviator belonging to the Bavarian army, Lieut.. Moritz Hamburger, was killed today on the aviation ground at Oberwies- enfold.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31
German Crown Prince Iniured.

Danzig, Oct. 30-The German crown prince, Frederick William, was injured in hunting accident yesterday near here and is confined to his residence, suffering from the effects.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31
Buluarian Report of Battle.
AIbanians Burn a Town.

Athens. Oct 3O.--The Albanians have burned the f1ourishing town of Met zovo, at the foot of the Pindus noun tains. This town wSs the birthplace of the late NJ. Averof, who rebuilt the stadium at Athens
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31
Condensed Telegrams

The National Committee of\the so- clalist party collected for the present campaign s42,735.4S.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31

There are 5000 Young Men in the Their average income is $2,00O a year.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31
DEATH OF VICE PRESIDENT SHERMAN
Passed Away at 9.42 Last Night Surrounded by Members of His Immediate Family
HE HAD BEEN SINKING SINCE EARLY MORNING

City Hall and Church Bells at Utica Toll Out the Sad News to
 His Fellow Citizens Meetings Cancelled Un- til After Funeral-Funeral Arrangements to be Made Today-President Taft Bursts Into Tears After Hearing Chairman Hiles Calls Meeting of Republican Ma tiona Committee For November 12 to Select Successor
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31

Winnipeg Was Visited by a Blizzard the ground being covered with more than F inches of snow.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31

The Wall Street Betting still figures Wilson to 1 favorite. Many freak pets are being made and are popular on the curb market.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31

The Government Has Finally de- clded to pay S50 of the funeral bill of Lieut.. J. Chapman of Connecticut, who died 50 years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31

J, Beal Sneed, slayer of Allen Boyce Jr., at Amarillo, Texas. yesterday was granted bail by the court of criminal appeals under $20,000 bonds.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31

A System of Graft in the comnis sary department of the navy which may reach every ship in the Atlantic fleet has been revealed by a secret in
 vestigation.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31

The Farm House of Charles E. Thompson. located in Canaan Valley, was burned yesterday, with a large i part Of it's contents. The loss will be under S1,500.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31

Approximately 5000 Fewer Voters registered in Philadelphia this year icing undecided sS to their choice Jf candidates
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31
Steamship Arrivals.

At MsrseilIas: Oct. 30, Madonna, from New York and Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-31

Edward H. Winter of Boston ob- tained a divorce from his wife be- caus@ she was a suffragist and insist ed on working for her own living aft CT they were married