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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-12

pended until after an Indictment WAS
actually filed.
Uussey and Thompson. the other for-
mer inspectors Of the district Wnle
Wren was active. had been suspended
bv Waldo. however as soon as dch-
mite announcement was made that they
would be indicted. and ii developed yes
tcrday that the Commissioner had re-
ceivcd an assurance To that erect IN
Murtha's case from Deputy Ncwber-
ycr. before he suspended Murtha yes
tcrday.
Nurtha is trustee 81 the Ins1ec-
tors and Captains Bencvolcnt Associn-
ton. i'm which captain Thomas w.
Walsh was also active. In the list -
officers cor that same association the
name Of Inspector Dennis Sweeney ap-
pears as treasurer bat II was said
YESTERDAY that Sweency was succeeded
in that position by Inspector Burfc'nd
some few months ago.
The records az Police Headquarters
disclosed yesterday a series Of interest
ing sldelights on tho activities OF James
f.. Wren. tho patrolman collector,
whose evidence on Monday IS said to
have brought his former commanders
into imminent danger Of indictments.
Wren was transferred from the 9TH
district. The Bronx to the 9th district.
Harlem. on May Il. 1907. on June ~
1908. he was sent back 10 tho eth dis
trict. and on September - 81 the same
year he was transferred 10 the 9Th
on June 22, 1910. he was transferred
spection district 10 the i3d precinct.
which is the East I26th street station.
then and now in the 9Th district. but
after soiourn with Captain Walsh Of
eth district Office on July |. 1910
On September |. 1910 he apparently
began 10 lose his grip on the soft berth
OF inspectors staff man" chiefly IN
the 9th district and he was sent To the
sth precinct the Leonard street sta-
ton. and on November u OF the same
year he was sent TO the Hath precinct.
which IL in South Brooklyn and known
as "Flatlands," where he remained ur-
I'll ne retired from the department. m
December. 1912
According 10 the records. Wren Wa
needed in the 9th inspection district Of
and until the latter part Of 1910. and
always managed to have himself sent
back to the Harlem field whenever he
was temporarily shunted out.
The preliminary legislative report OF
the Curran aldermanic committee vas
adopted by the Board Of Aldermen yes-
terday, with only one dissenting vo,..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-12
ENGLAND ACCEPTS HUERTA
Will Recognize the New Gov
eminent in Mexico.

Mexico City March 11.-Great Brit
ain will recognize the Huerta govern
ment. according 10 official advices re-
ceived to-day by Francisco de la Barra,
Minister of Foreign Relations from the
Mexican Legation at London.
The federal authorities have taken cog
nizance of reports that American capital
is being employed in the Constltutionalist
propaganda and the threatened invasion
~ Sonora by an organized band of Amer
ican fibusteis. Representations will he
made at Washington requesting that ex-
traordinary precautions be taken for the
preservation of neutrality
The federals have been instructed 10
use every effort 10 avoid conflict where
there is possibility OF injury 10 Ameri-
can life or property. The government is
determined 10 exert every possible effort
10 prevent Ex-Governor Maytorena and
his followers from bringing on clash
With tho United states.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-12
IRy Telerranh 70 Tho rrlbune ]

Columbia, S. c.. March ll.-Tried for
the second time in the Recorders Court
on a charge of exceeding the speed limit
the negro chauffeur Of Governor Cole H..
Blease was convicted again this morning
and this time was fined the limit oil the
law in such cases. sl5 20. or service oil
thirty days for the city.
The Governor at once issued pardon
for his chauffeur and addressed letter
to the Mayor and chief of police ordering
that the fine. which was paid. be RENTED
The chief of police took the same position
assumed in the case of the chauffeur
first pardon-that he would not respect
the order nor remit the fine until an opin-
ION had been received from the City At
torney as to the Chief Executives au-
thoritv to take such action.
Governor Blease was quoted. in an III
terview yesterday. as saying that If the
police authorities did not cease their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-12
GOV. BI EASE DEFIED
BY CITY AUTHORITIES
Columbia Officials Refuse to Remit Second
Fine of Negro Chauffeur, Despite
Threat of Martial Law.

"persecution' Of his negro chauffeur be-
cause they were politically unfriendly to
the Governor he would place the city
under martial law.
Following the refusal OF the police chiet
this morning to remit the fine, the Gov
ernor made no statement, and to-nlght
the city is still in the hands Of the clN'
authorities. The negro chauffeur SAID:
II have no statement TO make. Inc
Governor was with me and ! was drlV'hS
him
Saturday the Recorder fined the negro
g 80 for exceeding the speed limit on FIJI
dav. on the same day the Governor par
doned his chauffeur and ordered the police
10 return the fine. This order was not
obeyed Blcase then said he would par
don all applicants for clemency from the
Recorders Court unless the fine were re-
turned.
Saturday night the negro again eNceed-
ed the speed limit and Monday he was
again summoned TO the Recorders court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-12

pression Of vice: q "vicc commissioner
would be appointed bv tho Governor for
four years. The commissioner must be-
physician Of a. least ten years eXpe-
riencc
The bin provides for am advisory board
Of three members 10 assist the vice COM
missioner without salary. TIE salary OF
the commissioner is 10 be $500 year.
The act makes 1t the duty Of each nhy-
siclan. surgeon. druggist. dentist or other
person having knowledge of the existence
Of cases of certain diseases arising from
vice anywhere within Oh" state 10 report
the same 20 tho vice commissioner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-12
CREEL ON VICE PROBLEMS
Denver Man Calls Segregation
Municipal Degradation

The policy OF segregation and licensing
was called the last step in municipal
degradation" by George Greet. formerly
Police Commissioner or Denver. INA his
address before the Peoples Institute at
Cooper Union last night
THE argument that segregation and
medical examination In TurOpc has uecI
n success H. a lie" said Mr.. Crcel. vino
spoke on "Denver's War ON Commcrcial-
tied Vice" and told 81 his Efforts as Po-
Ice Commissioner 10 cleanse that cit,.
The first great remedy for the vice
problem. said Mr.. Creel was better
wages better living conditions and the
elimination Of tenement evils. with cor
responding elevation OF the standards OF
homo lffc
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lRy telegraph to The Tribune |

Albany. March LIT is likely that the
state factory investigating commission
will be called on 10 take I'D an investiga-
ton of the relation OF the white slave"
traffic to small wages for factory and
store employees similar To that now being
conducted in Illinois. Senator Wagner
and Speaker Smith. who head this body.
have been following the Illinois disclo-
sures carefully. Already they have had
many requests that their body take I'D
this work
There was some doubt whether the fac
tory investigating commission could take
up this subject without n formal resolu-
ton from the Legislature broadening it,
powers. The commission was created fol-
lowing the Asche Building fire 10 investi-
gate factory conditions and the general
conditions OF labor. but some OF it's mem
bers hold that the phraseology OF tho
resolution creating IL is NOT broad enough
10 permit IL to carry on an investigation
of the relation between low wages and
morals OF women workers The nvesti-
cations conducted by the commission have
been of working conditions. whereas the
include the testimony of delinquent
women who had been factory workers, as
well.
May Broaden Its Powers.
There Is now pending resolution 10
extend the existence of the factory In
vcstisatlng commission TO enable IL to
take up work additional 10 that on which
4 Ia, of l.h Il,
based The commissions powers can cas-
lily be broadened 10 include the investi-
cation of prostitution as a result of low
wages.
Governor SulZer received to-day from
Lieutenant Governor O'IIara, chairman
OF the Illinois commission. a letter
saying the Investigation there had dis
closed that the white slave" traffic was
conducted by interstate operation of
gangs in large cities. lie suggested that
New York State take action toward the
enactment OF legislation In line with that
OF other states on this general subject
The Governor replied that he would be
glad TO cooperate with the Illinois au-
thorities or anybody else to stamp out
the white slave" traffic.
John ID. Rockefeller. jr. who has been
personally experimenting the investiga-
lions of his Bureau of Social Hygiene into
the vice conditions of this city sailed
yesterday on the hamburg American
liner Victoria Luise for three weeks
cruise through the West Indies. Mr..
Rockefeller said that he wanted a rest
before comforting with the committee
from Illinois which is expected here IN
week or so.
At the Office of Starr j Murphy. head
Of Mr. Rockefeller's investigating bureau.
IL was said Yesterday afternoon that the
reports from Springfield H.. that the
O'Hara committee would start for this
city next week were incorrect. The re-
quest for an interview with Mr. Rookie
Teller came from the Western committee
few days ago, IL was stated, but Mr.
Rockefeller Immediately replied that he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-12

was sailing for the West Indies. He
added that he would rather wait until
the work of his bureau was completed,
anyway. according TO the information OBJ
tanned at Mr.. Murphy's office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-12
MRS. MADERO SAILS FOR N. Y

Havana. March 1.-The widow Of the
ate President Madero or Mexico and Mrs.
Francisco Madero. sr., sailed from here
this afternoon for New York on the
steamer Mexico.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-12
President, Favoring Minimum
Wage for Women Workers,
Awaits Report on Dis.
closures in Illinois.
FEDERAL POWER DOUBTED
New York Factory Commission
May Investigate Problem and
Governor Sulzer Promises
Co-operation-Other
States to Act.


Washington. March 1.-The extent
To which the federal government may
lend its aid toward the establishment
of minimum wage for women work
ers is "A question confronting the new
administration, following the revela-
tons of the Illinois vice inquiry. 1t is
learned authoritatively that President
Wilson expects to deal with the prob
lem. and that he and Secretary Wilson
of the new Department Of Labor are
awaiting the personal report Of Lieu
tenant Governor O'Hara of Illinois and
his colleagues Of the state Senate Com
mission, who will soon visit Washing
ton.
Meanwhile opinion is divided regard
ing the powers Of the federal govern
mcnt 10 establish a minimum wage
scale. Secretary Wilson said to-day
that he has taken the subject under
adviscment. Senator Works, Of Cali
fornia. believes the federal government
may inaugurate a plan 10 bring about
better wages by both state and national
legislation. Senator Borah. Of Idaho,
chairman Of the Senate Committee on
Education and Labor. favors a mini
mum wage for women, but believes
that legislation along this line is a
function of the states.
Agree on District Legislation.
Representative Peters, Of Massachu-
sets. author Of the eight hour bill ap-
plying 10 women workers in the Dis
trict of Columbia. says such a mini
mum wage law should De enacted. but
~ uncertain regarding the feasibility
Of a nation wide plan. Legislators ana
administra ton officials are agreed that
the federal government may take the
initiative in the District OF Columbia
and may thus set an example for the
states
II am deeply interested in the rev.
Citations OF the Chicago conditions,
said Senator Works to-day. Il believe
that sooner or later we must establish
machinery TO bring about a minimum
wage for women | think the general
government has the power TO reach the
evil under the commerce clause Of tha
Constitution"
Senator Borah on the other hand.
doubts the power Of the federal gov
eminent to prescribe minimum wage
scale except for the District of Column
bia, and possibly the interstate car
riers. That the states have power 10
enact such legislation is not questioned.
The general opinion here is that the
power Of the federal government is lin
tied. although the administration seems
inclined To give its moral support 10
remedial legislation which may be un-
dertaken by the states.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-12
POLICE CAPTAIN JOHN !. MURTIlA

Who ~ reduced from the rank and suspended eS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-12
VICE BILL IN PENNSYLVANIA
Asks Appointment of Commissioner
and REQUIRES Doctors to Aid.

Harrisburg. March 1l.-Senator Clark.
OF Erie. introduced IN the Senate to-day
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-04-10
FLOOD INUNDATES
A MILLION ACRES
Mississippi Valley People
Warned For Worst Flood
in History of Country.
FUNERAL IN BOATS
Unique Ceremony Held Over
Remains of a Minister At
Columbus, KY, Today.
CNational News Association)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. April 10.-More
than one million acres of land in the
vicinity of Memphis will be flooded to
a depth of two to twenty feet by 60
night, according to estimates of ex-
pert engineers. A serious break in the
levee at Wilson. Ark, was reported TO
be imminent.
The situation in the st. Francis Ba-
sin was more critical today. A cold
rain was falling throughout the flood
ed districts and considerable sickness
has developed among refugees camp
ed on the hills.
The st. Francis levee board admit
ted today that the entire line of dykes
from the Observation-Disclosures state line
to the mouth of the St. Francis river
were in danger of going out. The local
weather bureau issued warning to the
residents of territory south of Helena
Ark. to prepare for the worst flood in
history.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-04-10
Prof. F. G. McClelland, of
Chicago, Here to Confer
With City Board of Edu-
cation on Matter.
HAS BEEN AT SIOUX
FALLS, S. DAKOTA
Has Recommendations From
a Number of Prominent
Men - Introduced Voca-
tional Training There.

Prof F. C. McClelland of Chicago,
formerly superintendent of the schools
of Sioux Falls. South Dakota, has
made application to the members of
the board of education for the super
intendency of the schools of this city.
Mr.. McClelland is an authority on
vocational training work. According
to acts passed at the last session of
the state legislature vocational and
agricultural work must be adopted in
all schools in the state. Mr.. McClell-
and came to this city yesterday but
was unable to meet with the board
until today. He is highly recommend
ed by school authorities in the states
in the middle west. He presented
testimonials and recommendations
from the state superintendent of
South Dakota and Nebraska, superin-
tendent of the schools of Milwaukee,
Senator Cummins of Iowa and Senator
c. l. Crawford of South Dakota.
AS the introducer of vocational
training work into the schools of
Sioux Falls, Prof. McClelland is re-
garded as one of the most efficient
organizers in that state. The entire
body of state schools copied after the
model systems inaugurated by him.
An investigation was made into the
school system of this city by Mr.. Nc
Clelland, who reported it to be an
excellent one. The buildings and
equipment are far above the average
he asserts.
| One of the main features of the
system now in vogue in the schools
of Sioux Falls is the competition
system held between the various
grades and schools of that community
in an attempt to excel in scholarship.
Team work of this kind has placed
the work there on a high standard
and has greatly lessened the hardships
generally encountered by students.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-04-10
TOOK 4 PATROLMAN
TO ARREST COOPER
However, Healthy Youth Was
Finally Placed in Pa
troll Wagon.
STRUCK HARRY TRACY
A Fine of IS and Costs and 80
Day Jail Sentence
Given Him.
STRUCK HARRY TRACY

Four patrolmen were required to
take to police headquarters yesterday
afternoon Stanley Cooper, alias Jack
Waters, who was charged with assault
and battery on Harry Tracy, 15, color
ed. He was fined SIS and costs and
given thirty days in Jail. Cooper
said that Tracey had attempted to
pick his pockets.
Tracy alleged that he was walking
on Main street near Eighth street
when he turned to speak to an ac-
quaintance. Cooper was standing
nearby at the time and turned to him,
saying, You're the boy that tried to
pick my pocket on the Avenue amt
you?" According to Tracy's story,
Cooper then struck him. Tracy ran
from the man and called Patrolman
Westenberg who questioned Cooper as
to the assault. While talking to the
patrolman, Cooper again struck
Tracy.
Where did Cooper strike you?" ask
ed Prosecuting Attorney Keller. well,
the first time he hit me-" replied the
boy, ''he hit me on Main street and
the second time he hit me right here" ="
pointing to the side of his face
The combined strength of Patrol
men Westenberg, Remmert, Staubach
and Otte was required placing Cooper
in the patrol wagon. He struck at
Staubach and Westenberg but did not
hit them
Cooper alleged that Tracy made an
attempt to pick his pocket. When
asked where he had lived before
coming to Richmond, Cooper. stated
that he had worked in Winchester,
Gary, Chicago and Kansas City. He
gave Chicago as his home and stated
that he spends his time as a globe
trotter. He has been employed at the
F. and n. Lawn Mower company
where he has been working for the
last two weeks. He has been room
ing at 80 North Third street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-04-10
GOVERNMENT ROAD
EXPERT IS HERE
Inspects Highways With
Commissioners, CONNER
cial Club Members.

H. L. Arbenz, government road in
spector of the department of Agricul-
ture came to this city today and will
confer with the county commissioners
relative to the proper construction and
maintenance ofcounty roads.
Howard Dill, chairman of the good
roads committee of the Richmond
Commercial club. took the matter up
with the commissioners last fall and
advised that the officials here avail
themselves of the opportunity afford
ed the various counties of Indiana of
procuring the opinions of one of the
experts from the department of agri-
culture.
Mr.. Arbenz is thoroughly efficient
as a road builder and it was originally
planned that a road be constructed
here under his supervision. He inform
ed the commissioners, however, that
this line of work was outside of his
jurisdiction but that application would
have to be made to another depart
ment He took a trip with County
Surveyor Peacock, the commissioners
and Mr. Dill, Charles Jordan and E. NJ.
Haas of the Commercial club this af-
ternoon through the roads to the
north and west parts of the county
The Williamsburg Pike, National road
west, and the Greensboro road were
inspected. A report and recommends
tions will be made to the commission
ers-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-04-10
TO HELP
At LAWRENCEBURG
Jordan Returns From That
City and Reports on
Condition There.

Secretary Jordan of the Commercial
Club returned last evening from Law
renceburg, Ind, where he went to in
vestigate flood conditions upon the
suggestion of Governor Ralston that
Richmond help Lawrenceburg. There
are no trains now going into the city
and it is expected that therewill not
be any for. some time. Blankets and
furniture are needed in Lawrenceburg,
the city is estimated to be $1,000,00
There was not person killed during
the flood according to the report. Rich
mond will provide as much as possible
for the town.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-04-10
BUFFALO STRIKERS
BEAT A POLICEMAN
And Anarchy Reigns in the
City-Governor Seeks to
Adjust the Troubles.
(National News Association

BUFFALO,, N. Y, April 1O.-The
street railway strike continued to be
desperate today. A policeman who
tried to demonstrate with a crowd of
strikers who were creating a disturb
ance in a saloon was almost beaten
to death before he was rescued. Re-
ports from different parts of the city
say strikebreakers and persons who
have voiced their disapproval of the
strike have been set upon and badly
beaten. Francis Murphy, the 13 year
old boy who was shot yesterday, was
said to be dying today. Hope for the
recovery of Harold Muma and Mrs.
Lorch, who were shot during the same
riot, was entertained. Citizens are
urging that more troops be fastened
here.
Two representatives of Governor
Sulzer arrived from Albany today to
attempt an adjustment of the Difficult
ties This action was taken following
the refusal OF. the railway officials to
meet a committee of the carmen's s
union in conference.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-04-10
ARE
CHOSEN FOR WARD
Full City Committee of Pro-
gressives Will Meet
This Evening.

At the meeting of the Progressives
of the Second ward, held at the coun-
Gil chamber at the City Building last
evening three precinct committeeman
were chosen Mart Thompson was
chosen for the tenth precinct. W. W.
Alexander for the eleventh and Jesse
Evans for the thirteenth Ed. Marlatt.
was chosen for the twelfth precinct at
a previous meeting.
The full city committee will meet
this evening at the Progressive head.
quarters in the First National Bank
building for the purpose of deciding
on the question as to whether a city
primary shall be held. The meeting
is called for 1880 o'clock. Howard
Brooks, city chairman will preside
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-04-10
A MURDER MYSTERY.
THEORY OF POLICE
Body of Prominent Allen
town, Pa, Merchant Found
on Railroad Tracks.
(National News Association

ALLENTOWN, Pa, April 10.-In-
vestigation by the police led to the
announcement that August Simon, re-
tired silk manufacturer, whose body
was found on the railroad tracks near
here today had been shot and thrown
over the railing of the embankment.
A not was found in the mans pocket
directing that the funeral be held in
the morgue and the body be shipped to
Philadelphia, but the police declare
that the handwriting was not that OF
Simon. Simon was formerly of Pat
terson, N. j., and was very wealthy.
He had been in ill health recently.
The body was badly mangled but an
examination revealed a bullet hole in
the head. The police declare they
discovered evidences of a struggle.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-04-10
OF GUILTY
Returned Against Slayer of
Indiana Fire Chief.
tNationai News Association

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. April 10
After celebrating all night the jury
in the case against Clinton Hovious
for killing Frank Todd, former fire
chief. returned a verdict of man
slaughter today. Hovius was sent to
prison for a term of two to twenty-one
years. Hovius. while acting as a
special policeman. shot Todd on the
occasion of the visit of the 23rd u s.
infantry to Bloomington. Bad feeling
had existed between the two men for
some time before the shooting, involv-
ing the wife of Todd, who was for
merly the wife of Hovius. Hovius
plead self defense.