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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-11-14
BOY SLEEPS; HORSE
WALKS 70 MILES
Ogle Meeks, IL, of Anderson,
Tells Chief GOrmOn a
Strange Story.
OWNER COMES HERE
Liveryman Says Youth Has
Rented of Him Num-
Der of Times.
OWNER COMES HERE

When Ogle Meeks, IA, driving a
5000 horse and buggy, inquired for the
road to Anderson of Joe Hill at East
haven last night, he aroused Hills
suspicious Hill notified police head
quarters. Patrolman Hirschfield went
after the boy and brought him to the
city building. where he was confined
until this morning and the horse put
up in a local livery stable.
Young Meeks told Chief OF Police
Gormon today he had hired the rig of
Frank Pence an Anderson hveryman,
had gone for a drive. After riding
awhile he went to sleep, when he woke
up found himself In the neighborhood
of Newcastle He started from An
derson at 1880 o'clock Wednesday ev-
ening. He said he inquired Of man,
whom he met near Newcastle. the way
to get back to Anderson. This man.
Meeks said told him the shortest way
to get back was to go to Richmond.
and then take a direct road joining
the two towns.
The boy said he was riding alone.
was not going any place in particu-
lar and was not going to meet any
one. He drove toward the edge of
Anderson and went to sleep, sleeping
in the buggy until early yesterday
morning About o'clock he awoke.
got corn from a field beside the road
and fed the horse. then drove on.
When he met a farmer he inquired the
way to Anderson.
Ignorant of Route.
He said he had no idea of the loca-
ton of Newcastle and Richmond, rela-
tive to Anderson and did not know
that by coming to Richmond he was
getting many miles farther away. He
said he had not been in school for
sometime and knew nothing OF the
geography of the state.
On his way to this CITY he passed
through Hagerstown and Centeryille
Chief of Police Gormor notified
Frank Pence. the nveryman, who
came 10 the city this morning. Pence
said he did not hesitate to let the boy
have the buggy as he had hired it
many times in the past and had al
ways brought 1t back, taking good
care OF the horse.
Meeks is the son Of P. c. Meeks,
21a2 Brown street, Anderson. His
father is an employe Of the J. NJ. Ray
born grocery store
Pence viii drive his rig through To
Anderson taking young GeeKs with
him.
The case is a puzzle to Chief OF
Police Gormon who said the story
told by the boy was straight, and did
not show any motive for leaving with
the rig
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-11-14
GIVE NO SYMPATHY
To TRAMPS IN CITY
Police Court Attaches Order
James Bachelor to HE
Himself Hence.

Tramps and beggars get little sym
pathy from Richmond citizens and Of
ficials. James Bachelor was arrested
yesterday afternoon on the charge of
vagrancy after he had asked for food
from several South Side residents. He
was ordered by Mayor Zimmerman to-
day to take his financial assets,
amounting to forty cents, and get as
far away from the city as the first
interurban car would carry him.
The charge against Mrs. Rodie
Smith. colored, who appeared to
stand trial on the charge Of public in
toxication. was dismissed
Mayor Zimmerman and Prosecutor
Keller held their regular morning re-
hearsal Of the drama Charged with
Public Intoxfcation," ora-The Morning
After" with William Smith taking the
leading part Keller appeared at the
rise Of the curtain reading an affi-
davlt- Smith took up his cue promp>
y, mumbling Guilty" The mayor
concluded the performance with q 81
and costs mo0oiogus.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-11-14
GEN, HUERTA LOVES
BUBBLY CHAMPAGNE
Dictator Forgets Diplomatic
Worries At Home of Con-
vivial Banquet.
r E DY TO RET IRE
Dissolution of New Congress
Reported by Presidents
Close Friends.
READY TO RETIRE

MEXICO CITY, Nov. 1.-THE IN
ternational situation looks brighter"
This significant statement was made
today by Senor Moheno. minister OF
foreign affairs, following an all night
conference of Senior Aldape. minister
of the interior; Senior Lozano, minis
ter of public instruction: Senior Nor
anio, minister of communications, and
Senior Moheno.
General Huerta was reported today
TO have consented TO a dissolution OF
the new congress which Is scheduled
to convene tomorrow after several
other personal followers had threat
ened to desert unless the dictator
abandoned his policy of defytng the
United States.
After being mysteriously missing
for over twenty-four hours, General
Huerta has reappeared upon the scene
of action Late last night he ap-
peared at a popular restaurant. accom-
panied by a military aide, and later
went to the national palace
Near Champagne Store.
1t was explained that the dictator
had spent Thursday in seclusion at
the home of War Minister Banquet
There is a large store OF champagne
at Blanquet's home.
Although Huerta's temperance put
an end to rumors that he had fled, it
did not entirely check reports that
the dictator may leave Vera Cruz to
morrow on the Steamship Furst Bis
marck. Senor Moheno, in addition to
declaring the international situation,
brighter intimated that Huerta and
his cabinet had tacitIy reached an
agreement on a policy OF copciliati ton
toward the United States. The chief
concern, II was said, Is the dissolution
of congress before it can enact any
legislation
Lind Apprised of Plan.
It was also indicated by Foreign
Minister Moheno that this PROPOSE
ton had been under consideration
when John Lind, the special envoy OF
President Wilson, hurried away from
the capital Wednesday night
Because OF Mr.. Lind's failures on his
two previous missions TO Mexico City,
belief was expressed here in diplo-
matte circles that he would not return
here for third time for negotia-
tions with the Mexican government
unless Huerta gave positive guaran-
tees OF concession.
Members OF the Dew congress. both
deputies and senator's, who were elect
ed On October IS. are arriving here to-
day from all parts of the republic
Many OF them are military officers
with absolutely no legislative exper-
ience. Apparently most Of them are
ready TO go to any length to support
Euerta
The financial condition OF the gov
eminent grows steadily worse on &C
count Of the fact that European na-
tons are supporting the policy OF the
United States and have closed their
prrsa strings to ERsrts
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-11-14
SECRETARY BRYAN SILENT.
Refuses TO Discuss Contents Of Note
to Dictator Huerta.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14-Secretary
Bryan today declined to discuss the
terms OF the note which the United
States is reported TO have sent TO Pro-
visional President Hlerta, but il is re-
garded as certain that a blockade OF
Mexican ports by American warships
within forty-eight hours is threatened.
The state department was in con-
slant communication today with John
Lind at Vera Cruz and with Acting Am
bassador O'Shaughnessy at Mexico
City, Lind reported to the department
that he had transmitted the Ameri-
can note to Huerta. O'Shaughnessy
telegraphed the department at length
today concerning the latest develop
ments.
Government officials who are famiI-
lar with the administrations Mexican
policy are OF the opinion President
Wilson has decided the time for action
has arrived. The administration con-
siders IL has given Huerta more than
sufficient time TO resign, and that now
IT is up to the United States to take
more stringent measures.
Ships Ready for Blockade.
The program anticipated includes
the severance of all diplomatic rela-
uOnS between washington and Mexico
City and the withdrawal OF Acting
Ambassador O'Shaughnessy and other
American diplomats. Following this
il is expected that an active blockade
of all Mexican ports will be maintain
ed by the second and third divisions
OF the Atlantic fleet aided by the tor
pedo flotilla, stationed at Charleston.
s. c.
So far as possible this blockade
will be peaceful. The orders 20 the
American ships are to turn back any
commercial vessels carrying arms.
ammunition or provisions into Mexi-
CO. While this may lead TO war with
Mexico, government officials feel Ghey
can gain their ends by starving out
Mexico and that as all Americans in
Mexico have been several times warn
ed to leave the republic, the respon-
sibility for their lives does not de-
volve upon the United States.
The scout cruiser Chester. carrying
a large supply of ammunition for the
American fleet and equipped with the
strongest wireless outfit in the navy,
has reached Vera Cruz.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-11-14
THIS SOUNDS GOOD
TO ZOO CHILDREN
A Gigantic Christmas Tree
Planned By Officials of
Y. M. C.. A.

Richmond kids will have a Christ
mas celebration in the Y. NJ. c. A.
gymnasium Friday evening, December
10. There will be a big Christmas
tree, an entertainment and presents
for the two hundred kids who will be
on hand for the festivities.
The galleries will be thrown open to
adults who will be invited to witness
the pleasure OF the boys, who are un-
able to celebrate Christmas in their
own homes. Several surprises in the
nature of presents are planned for the
boys who will attend the celebration.
Members of the ladies' auxiliary of
the Y. NJ. c. A. met yesterday with
Physical Director Pearse and Secre-
tary Pettijohn of the Boys department
to plan for the Christmas celebration.
The organization will give penny
supper in the Y. NJ. G. A. sometime
soon TO raise funds for the celebration.
In addition the ladies will solicit funds
for the work from the merchants of
the city. The members of the busi-
ness mems, the busy mems gymnasium
classes have already promised to con-
tribute.
The following committee will have
full charge Of the arrangements for
the celebration: Mrs. Herbert Petit
john, chairman; Mrs. E. NJ. Haas, Mrs.
R. c. Lockwood, Mrs. John Saylor,
and Mrs. l.. II. Bunyan.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-11-14
GOTTA QUIT K|CK|N'
MY HOUN' AROUN'
More Complaints Are Filed
Against Much Abused CD
Traction Company.

Complaints have been filed with the
board of works. alleging that the T. H.
|. and E. Traction company is block
ing the alley west of Eighth street,
by extending their tracks into the pass
ageway about four feet. President
Kennepohl Of the board, investigated
today. and found that a block Of ce-
ment had been removed and temporary
tracks placed almost to the center of
the alley.
Mr.. Kennepohl said when cars were
run to the end of this switch the front
of the cars reached across the alley,
blocking the entire passageway. He
said he did not believe the company
had any right to make such an obs1ruc-
ton. City Attorney Bond was asked to
investigate the companys rights, after
which the matter will be taken up with
he local officials
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-11-14

A meeting of the Preble County
Teachers association will be held Sat
urday, November %, II the Eaton
opera house. Sessions both morning
and afternoon will be addressed by
President D. d. Fess, of Antioch col
lege and Professor C. w Hoke, of
Miami university. The program will
also include several piano selections
Ask For Receiver.
An application for appointment of a
receiver was filed Wednesday in the
probate court by S. j. Coovert, c. H.
Miller, John Gilfillan and John Ozias.
stockholders in the Eldorado creamery
company, doing business at Eldorado.
The petitioners declare the business
has been a losing proposition for the
last two years, and the action is TAX
en- for the benefit of both stockhold-
ers and debtors. The application sets
the current debt at $4,000 and the fix
ed debt, representing a mortgage Sc
curity, at $4,000.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-11-14
WILSON UITIMATUM
MENACES BLOCKADE
OF MEXICAN PORTS
Envoy Lind Transmits Will
sons Final Note to Die.
tatOr Huerta.
U. S. TROOPS PREPARE
Navy Ready to Check I'M
portation of Arms and
Supplies to Mexico.
U. S. TROOPS PREPARE

VERA CRUZ. Nov. 14-Speciai En-
voy John Lind has sent an ultimatun
TO the Mexican government Rhis WAS
revealed here today by a friend OF
General Huerta. The uitimatnm in
sists that Huerta yield TO all demands
of the United States by Saturday. The
alternative is ansimmedia blockade
of all Mexican ports by American war
ships.
Lind's demand was transmitted to
Huerts in a code dispatch sent shortly
after midnight, II was teiegraphed by
an official OF the Mexican government
He conferred secretly with Mr. Lind
and was informed of the only basis on
which diplomatic negotiations could
continue. This official is an intimate
friend OF the dictator and is acting as
personal envoy OF Huerta.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-11-14
Relative of abraham Lincoln,
Engaged in Commonplace Toll,
Cleans Walls of the Post office

Like unto him in form and feature,
with the quiet speech and manner that
characterized his illustrious kinsman,
a relative of Abraham Lincoln is at
present engaged in cleaning the inter
lor of the postoffice building.
The workman is William Hanks, of
Montpelier, Ohio, who is a grandson
OF brother of Nancy Hanks, Abe
Lincoln's mother. Mr.. Hanks father,
Thomas Hanks, was named for his
shlftless uncle, Thomas Lincoln, faith
er of the president.
Cleaning Postoffice.
Mr.. Hanks has the contract for
cleaning the interior of the govern
ment building with patent prepara-
ton. Several weeks ago he completed
similar contract for the First Pres
byterian church Of this city.
Mr.. Hanks never saw Lincoln. as
the president was assassinated sever
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-11-14
FELINE
CATCHES A RABBIT
Cat Owned By A. ID. Cobb
Replaces Itself I'm Good
GraceS of Mistress.

Here is cat story which, II true,
makes the heroine, Hannah" feline
worth having. Hannah is the proper
ty of A d. Cobb, county agricultural
agent II was left a; the Bell residence.
which Is now occupied By Mr.. and
Mrs Cobb
Two days ago, Hannah disgraced
herself after the nature Of cats by
placing her paws into some cake
dough The mistress punished the cat
and placed her outside the door.
Presently Hannah scratched on the
door and when II was opened, present
ed Mrs. Cobb with large young rab-
bit which the cat had caught and kill
ed The rabbit had been seen to make
various hunting excursions but il is be-
lieved there are no other rabbits in
the immediate vicinity.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-11-14
LARGE AUDIENCE
HEARS REV. PROPST
Centerville Preacher Takes
Shot At Poker Playing
and Pool.

Referring to colleges as institutions
where more attention is paid to pok-
er playing. pool and football than to
more serious things, the Rev. Propst
of Centerville who is conducting re-
vival services at the North Fourteenth
street mission, last night paid his re-
spects to a wild range of subjects
and held the interest of the congrega.
tion that has been attending the ser
vices until late in the evening.
He took for his text And you would
not come to me tha. you might have
life" The services have attracted
considerable attention in the North
Side and are attracting large crowds.
The services open every evening at
r:3o o'clock
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-11-14

al years before Mr.. Hanks was born.
He is fully six feet tall, with a gaunt
and rugged frame, a large nose and
possesses a number of other dlstln-
gushing features in keeping with the
popular idea of the martyred presl-
dent.
Proud of Name.
81 am mighty proud of the name !
bear" said Mr.. Hanks today. Il think
it is one of the grandest names in his
tory, for, a woman, who once bore 1t,
was the mother of Abraham Lincoln.
When the walls and ceilings of the
building have been cleaned it will be
necessary to brighten up the wood
work. 1t was at first believed this
needed no attention, but since the
walls have been cleaned the woodwork k
looks SO dingy that it will be neces-
sary to go over it with a cleansing
preparation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-11-14
STRANGELY ACTING
DOG BITES YOUTH
Collie, Believed Infected
With Hydrophobia At
tacks Rudolph Crandall

After acting strangely for two or
three days young Scotch collie bit
Rudolph, 14year-old son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. George Crandall. 321 South
Fourth street, yesterday afternoon
The dog attacked the boy, breaking
the skin on the first three fingers of
his left hand
Officers were called to kill the ami
NAL. and succeeded in blowing its
head off. The charge from the shot
gun so mutlated the head that il can
not be sent to indianapolis for exami-
nation.
The attending physician said this
morning the dogs brains would be ex-
amined and if any signs of rabies
could be found. the boy would be sent
to Indianapolis to take the Pasteur
treatment No other persons have
been bitten by the animal
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-11-14
JEALOUSY CANCELS
DAMAGED GOODS"
Producer Cannot Endure
Praises Accorded Hall
Who Appeared Here.

The company that played Dana ged
Goods in this city recently closed
the week it was here. There were
but two companies presenting this
much talked of drama, the original
company having been divided and
part of the caste appearing in each
company that went out to tour the
country.
So great was the success of Howard
Hall, the accomplished actor who ap-
peared bere in the role of The Doc
tor" which has been played by the
producer, Richard Bennett, and so
much praise has been accorded Hall,
that Bennett became jealous and can
celed the engagements of the second
company, although it was playing to
good business.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-11-14
READY FOR INVASION.
Troops on Mexican Border Prepare 90
Cross Into Mexican Territory.

NOGALES. AriZ.. Nov. 4-Mili-
tary movements along the Mexican
border show that preparations are be-
ing made for immediate service Ord
ers received by the Ninth United
States cavalry showed that all leaves
of absence are being restricted. The
soldiers OF that regiment are prepar-
ing for a campaign. Several carloads
of extra wagons have been received
by United States troops at Douglas.
Ariz- There are now facilities for pro-
visioning 1000 men for six months
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-11-14
SEYFR|EO TO SPEAK
Indianapolis Man With Talk
on Social Reform.

Christian Social Reform" will be
the subject of a lecture by Henry
Seyfried, of Indianapolis, in the audi,
torium of st. Andrews church Sun
day evening at 7 o'clock The lee
ture is under the auspices of the St.
Joseph Society of the church. Mr..
Seyfried is first vice-president Of the
Central Vereins, a Catholic organiza-
tion of the United States and Canada.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-11-14
CAPTAIN RODGERS
NOW ONE OF US

To preserve law and order among
the passengers who cruise Morton lake
in the Wild Rover, Henry Rodgers,
owner and captain of the good ship,
was given police powers today. Rodg-
ers became an officer at the request
of the Morton Lake and Park COM
pany, which believed that someone
with police powers should be on the
grounds most of the time,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-11-14
PORTER is BACK

T. s. Porter has returned from New
York City where he has been super
intending the installation OF the ven
clating system in the new ten story
building Of the National Biscuit COM
pany. for the Quaker City Machine
company of this city. which was given
the contract
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-11-14
II DAYS REMAIN

Seventeen more days remain in
which candidates in the recent city
election may file statements of their
expense accounts as provided by
state law. So far only five candidates
have filed itemized accounts Of ex-
psnseA
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-11-14
TEMPERATURES.
YESTE RDAY.
w. E. MoORE,s FORECAST

Continued unsettled tonight and
probably Saturday, with conditions
favorable for rain or snow.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-11-14
RIVERS IN FLOOD

PTTSBURG, Nov. 14-Waters IN
the Monongahela, Allegheny and Ohio
rivers Will pass the flood mark before
noon tomorrow, according TO a pre-
dict1on OF the United States wes<hsr,
hUreA
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-11-14
WEATHER FORECAST

STATE-Fair north. Unsettled south
portion tonight. Colder Saturday.
Fair.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-11-14
sum M AIRY.

The low" that produced the rain of
the past "a hours. has passed away
and high" has taken it's
place. Another low" now over the
Southwest is expected to move east
ward and cause continued unsettled
weather for the next IL hours or long
ar
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-11
OF L|QUDR
MARCH ON CAPITOL
Present Petitions Praying for
Prohibition.

Washington, Dec 11.-Under the
dome of the Capitol 1000 men and
women representing the Anti-Saloon
League of America and the Women's
Christian Temperance union assem-
bled for a demonstration against the
Liquor traffic.
In separate columns the men and
women marched from the downtown
SECTION of the city to the east front
of the Capitol. Each bore petitions
demanding national prohibition by
constitutional amendment.
On the steps of the Capitol the petit
tons were received by Representa-
tive edmond p. Hobson of Ala
hama, author of such proposed
amendment, and by Senator Morris
Shepard of Texas.
The legislators also received from
special committee of the anti-liq-
uor forces a copy of another resolu-
ton suggested to prohibit forever the
manufacture or sale of intoxicating
liquors except for sacramento and
medicinal purposes.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-11
''Hope''
send money to the old country.-Adv.

Mrs. M. B. Patten of Remer was
among the shoppers from points
along the 500 Line who spent yes
terday in the city. Mrs. Patten re-
turned to her home yesterday after
noon. .sr
J. NJ. Bessett and E. M. Berg of
Long Prairie, Minnesota, spent yes
terday in Bemidji calling upon
friends and transacting business. Mr..
Bessett and Mr.. Berg will return
home today. .... 81.
Monday night. the people of Ten
strike organized commercial club.
Twenty four members were taken in
to the organization and $125 were
raised by subscription for the bene-
fit Of the club.
The ladies of the Swedish, church
will serve a chicken supper in the
basement Of the church, Friday af-
ternoon from 4 till Z. Tickets 25c. A
Christmas sale will be conducted in
connection with the supper.-Adv.
Miss Hildur Palm, superintendent