St. Louis Post-Dispatch
April 15, 1914

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SHORTAGE OF $400,000 Money Was Obtained From St. Louis Correspondents for Pri- vate Use, Counts Allege. — The unusual procedure of attempting to bring to justice ofticers of a bank woted of $490,000 by indicting them for mails in a scheme te defraud, indictment by the fing the ls Tey ealed in the led- eral grand jury in St. Louis of three Pemiscot Mo., in men accused of wrecking the County Bank at Caruthersville, 1915. The indictments. did not building June, Which were returned become public at until Wednesday. named are Albert C. ,Tindle, Tnomas B. Ward, assistant and W. H. Johnson, bookkeep- last Friday, Federal ‘he men cashier; cashier, er. Ward surrendered Marshal Regenhardt in Wednesday, Regenhardt told the Post- Dispatch by long-distance telephone, and a message was received frorn Tin- fie that he would be in Cape Girardeau thursday to surrender. The mails were used, the indictments charge, for the purpese of drawing out money trom the National Bank of Com- meree, the Mechanics-American Bank and the Central National Bank, the Caruthersville bank’s correspondents in St. Louis, Tne money obtained, al- tnough belonging to the Caruthersville Bank, was used by Tindle, Johnson and Ward for themselves and firms in which they were interested, according to « e indictments, and no accounting was made for it to the Caruthersville bank. to United States Capt Girardeau . Three Men Indicted After Failure. this story from the in a Mississippi town one against the whites. each voter to show & fiately paid the poll The Democrats sent & dolefully put the situa- wete two circuses, one ‘closer proximity to the. to the town the day } posters announcing that to either circus. tax receipts and the ld Not Excited. la! There's a man just fall- it next plier, and I think it’s ai” . Gon’t get excited; we'll If he doesn’t come up, it’s Jim—he can’t swim you m Life. d > nt Effect. wife went to a play that ping it held her speech- Jones has invited the come and live with them variety, and the most prices in effect. You | omit direct to shoe $3 The indictments grew out of the col- lapse of the Pemiscot County Bank, June 5, 19183, when the institution was found to have nearly $400,000 lé8s money than it should have. Albert C, Tindle, cashier, and Thomas B. Ward, assistant cashier, are named in one indictment of eight counts, which charges that they devised a scheme by which the United States mails were used to defraud stockholders and de- positors of the bank. In a second in- dictment Tindle, Ward and W. H. John- son, a bookkeeper, are named, and the time offense is charged. The attention of District Attorney llouts was called to the Pemiscot Coun- ty bank's affairs after expert account- fits, acting for President Cunningham of the bank, had made an exhaustive ip- ‘estigation of its books, Houts assigned Homer Hall, Assist ant District Attorney, to handle the Under Hall's direction the Ac- fountants made further investigations, end Postoffice Inspector Evi F. Martin “ St. Louis was sent to Caruthersvilie t trace the actions of Tindle, Ward and ‘obnson. cCnse Indictments Are Unusual. When the Federal grand jury imet in “t. Louis last week Hall placed before it all the evidence gathered by the ac- ‘ountants and Martin, and the indict- ments charging the use of the mails in a scileme to defraud were returned. The cases differ from the usual bank failure cases in that they charge that the cefendants caused to be deliverec mn St, letters mailed by them if furtherance of the alleged scheme ) defraud. It is customary to return such indictments in the district in which th letters were naailed. One of the methods alleged is that they would obtain by mail from cor- respondents, the National Bank of Commerce, the Mechanics- American Bank and the Central National Bank, all of St. Louis, funds of the Pemiscot County Bank on deposit in St. Louts, "pon the representation that the money was for the usg or the Pemis- fot County Bank. No entry was made on the books of the Pemiscot County bank showing the withdraw- al of the funds from the correspond- ent banks, according to the indict- ments, and the money obtained would be used by the men under indictment for themselves or the firms in which they were _interested. FOUR MEN KILLED IN AUTO, HIT BY TRAIN lwo Others Injured in Party Returning to Florence From Austin, Tex. Special to the Post- -Dispatch. GEORGETOWN, Tex., April 1%6.— ‘our men were killed instantly and two ‘eriously injured here shortly after mid- hight, when a passenger train struck an Automobile which tried - to cross the tracks directly in front of it. The party was returning to the town of Florence, after having spent the *vening here. The accident occurred Within the city limits. C. C. Gressett. c. Robinson, W. J. Joiner and Joe Howell were killed, and ler G. Gressett and William How- Louis All wer T0) SELL DRINKERS’ NAMES 10 A CURE’ ‘Our Customers Are Your Pros- pective Patients,’ Says Whisky Firm’s Letter. ‘DRY’ MOVE IN HOUSE Congressman Hobson Would Stop the Making of Liquor for Sale, but Not for Use. Press. April 15.—Nation-wide proposed before the Committee today at earings on the resolution of Repre- tive Liobson of Alabama, providing comstitutional amendment. “Our vosition is that the question be- country is simply whether the Congress will give the people of the various states the right to pass on the matter,’’ said Hobson. He contended that his resolution, di- rected against the sale of “liquor for ‘“heverage purposes,’ would not inter- fere with states’ rights. He said that under the proposed amendment it would be possible to manufacture liquor “for but ‘“‘not for sale.’’ The amend- ment. he said, ‘“‘would not interfere with the old drinker drinking,’ but would prevent the “‘debauching of youth.”’ He explained that the present revenue laws would be repealed by his amend- iment, which would permit anyone to make whisky for his own use. He de- clared that about 55 per cent of the neople in the United States were living in prohibition territory. Names Offered for Sale. William H. Anderson, president of the New York Anti-Saloon League, placed in the record a letter addressed to whisky ‘“‘cure’’ concern at Dwight, IIL, and signed by a distillers’ distributing company at Kansas City, Mo. “Our customers are your prospective patients,” it read. ‘‘We can put on your desk «u mailing list of over 50,000 indi- vidual consumers of liquor. Each indi- vidual on the list is a regular user of liquor. The list of names is new, live and active. We will furnish this list in quantities at the prices listed below.’’ A scale then was given. Kedwin C. Dinwiddie, representing the Anti-Saloon League, contended the states would have no trouble in en- forcing any laws in accord with the Constitution. The Rev. Dr. James Can- non of Virginia, representing the M. FE. Church South, made an argument along the same lines. Miss Anna A. Gordon presented 1 statement written by the late Mrs. LIl- lian M. N. Stevens, president of the Na- tional W. C. T. U., just before her death «a few days ago. The statement was read by Miss Gordon in a quivering voice and with tearful eyes. It predict- ed the success of the prohibition move- ment, “The committee regret,’ said Chairman the death of Mrs. Stevens.”’ Women at Hearing. Professor Charles Scanlon, secretars of the Presbyterian Church of Ame! submitted resolutions indorsing the resolution. Dr. E. J. Moore, superintendent of the also supported .t By Associated WASHINGTON, prohibition was liouse Judiciary senta tor a tore the committee and use”’ heard with profound Clayton, “of ica, pending lennsylvania, Aiti-Saloon League, in a brief statement. HM. T. Laughbaum, superintendent of the league for Oklahoma, declared that ar cage. laws and Federal laws in fe Indian country of Oklahoma, it was impossible to \nforce prohibition while the liqucr traffic continued outside of the State. kepresenting the l"., the following won ared: Mary Dye Ellis of Washington, Miss Anna A. Gordon of Illinois, Mrs. Fran ces P. Parks and Mrs. Howard M Hoge of Virginia. These presidents ‘f state organtzations appeared: ‘Mrs k. L. Stevenson for Massachusetts, Miss Helen Hood for lUlinois, Mrs. Frances Peauchamp for Kentucky, Mrs. SS. w Holman for Tennessee, Mrs. Deborah livingston for Maine, Mrs. L. N. Yost for West Virginia, Mrs. Ella A. Boole for New York, Mrs. Messick for Dela- ware and Miss Minnie Neal for Florida Mrs. LIQUOR FIRM TRIES | National W. ¢. os , > ‘ .? Adniral Who Will Command 17 Warships: sai : PS ane SUBURB IN WES! END FlGnTING 1 KEEP CHURCH OU Five Women and One Man Op- pose Cupples Memorial M., E. in University Heights. Residents of University Heights filed an injunction suit in the Clayton Cir- cuit Court Wednesday to prevent the erection of the Cupples Memorial M. E., Church at Trinity and Washington ave- nues, in University City. The church is planned to cost $165,000, and a chapel, to cost $45,000, was to be built as a temporary place of worship. The petition alleges the building of the church would be in violation of the re- strictions under which University Heizhts was laid out, one of these be- ing that only residences costing more than $5000 should be built. The plaintiffs in the injunction suit are: Mrs. Jerome Mrs. Butts, Antoi- Adele M. Karst, wife of Karst, 6904 Washington avenue; Susan P. Butts, wife of W. W. Washington ‘avenue; Mrs. G. Weidlich, wife of William Weidlich, 6905 Washington avenue; Mrs. Ellen M. Kohler, wife of Howard F. Kohler, 6911 Washington avenue; Mrs. Theresa Schall, wife of Edward J. Schall. and Wilson H. Rowley. ee me JAP REGRETS TO CHINA H907 nette Empire Agrees to Pay for Death of Chinese Soldiers. PEKIN, China, April 15.—The Japa- nese Government today expressed its re- sret to the Chinese Government for the which occurred in several Chinese Japanese troops section of the Chang-Ti. incident, September, 1918, when oldiers were killed by who were occupying a Mukden Railway. Japan also agreed to pay $26,000 Mexi- in compensation to the families of soldiers killed Grand Falls Lloyds. LONDON, April 15.—The British schooner Grand Falls, from Harbor Bre- ton, New Foundland, for Oporto, has can the schooner Posted at been posted at Lloyd's as missing. A eet ~ - -—— ————— More Concentration! Following their custom, our city merchants concen- trated their advertising in the POST-DISP. ATCH again on Tuesday of this week to the extent of 77 columns while the Globe-Democrat, Republic and Times, our three nearest competitors, were given only 70 columns Evidence like this wipes out all doubt as to the rela- tive merits of the city papers as advertising mediums. St. Louis’ ONE BIG Newspaper. Average circulation for March: Daily (except Sunday), 187,239 Sunday only - - — Hirst in Lver - - saat ything. REAR ADMIRAL ._ BADGER. DEAD WHEN TOLD MEL BE FREED Audrian County Burglar Had Been Granted a Parole by Gov. Major. JEFFERSON CITY, April R. Luckett, a prisoner at Penitentiary, died suddenly today im- mediately after he had been notified that Gov. Major had paroled him. Luckett received March 10, 1913, from Audrain County and was serving a two-year sentence for burgiarv. His health poor when he entered the prison and relatives in Mississippi prom- ised to take care of him if the Governor would parole him. Heart faiture was believed to cause of his death. ee CONTINUED | FAIR WITH MODERATE TEMPERATURE ee ee TEMPERATURES, 15.—Olive the State was WAS be the THE r 2p. m. “Théy made six hits,”” said papa. “And Wagner jumped 12 feet in the air. and stabbed a liner,’’ said Uncle John. “That fellow Cruise is a dandy fielder,’’ exclaimed Big Brother Tom. “Can they play better than the Little Wabadas?’ asked Willie. “It’s nice, isn't it?’’ said mamma “What, my “4 dear?” “To have these breakfast table talks on subjects which we all un- . derstand."’ Ofticiai forecast for St. Louis and vicinity: Fair tonight and Thursday; we uld bring them t CONVICT DROPS Admiral Badger’s flagship being East River recently. PLANS ARE MADE swung around by tugs in the 4 WARSHIPS SHOULD REACH. TAMPICO NEXT WEDNESDAY Wireless From Flagship Arkansas Says She, Vermont, New Hampshire and New Jersey Are Making 11 1-2 Knots. BY WIRELESS. ON BOARD U. 8S. S. ARKANSAS, Off Virginia Capes, April 15.—Rear Admiral Fadger, commander-in-chief of the At- lentic fleet, sailed for Tampico from Hampton Roads at noon today with the superdreadnaughts Arkansas, Vermont, New Hampshire and New Jersey. In a thick fog that hung over the the ships started under orders tv hour. That speed Tampico in seven bay make 11% knots an days. Rear Admiral Fiske, chief of the Navy Lureau of Operations, who brought in- structions from Washington to Admira! Badger, was the last man to leave the fiagship Arkansas before the squadron put out, Hampton Roads Activity Rivals Spanish-American War Days. NORFOLK, Va., April 15.—The bat- tleships Arkansas, Vermont, New Hampshire and New Jersey and the dispatch boat Yankton sailed from Hampton Roads today for Mexican wa- ters, at full speed. All but the Yank- ton were in their war paint of gray. The activities in Hampton Roads al- most equalled some of the scenes pre- ceding the departure of Rear Admiral Schley’s flying. squadron during the Spanish-American War. Rear Admiral Fiske, ations, who came down from Washing- ton last night to bear formal orders to Rear Admiral Badger, found every prep- aration being made for hurried depart- ure when he stepped aboard the flag- ship Arkansas. A heavy mist hung over Hampton Roads. There were signs on every ship of their preparedness to get away un- der hurry orders. The dispatch boat Yankton then oc: cupied a position close by Rear Admiral Radger’s flagship, the Arkansas. The torpedo boat destroyers Parker, Cassin, Cummings and Benham were at anchor close by the battleships Vermont and New Jersey. To complete the coaling of the New Hampshire it was necessary to work all last night. Eighteen hundred tons were put in her bunkers. The New Hampshire's regular crew was augment- ed by 53 apprentice seamen from St. Helena. Before the vessel sailed an- other detail of seamen was transferred to her from the receiving ships Frank- Richmond for distribution among the vessels of the fleet The repair ship Vestal. the ammunition ship Lebanon and the naval tugs Pa- tapsco, Patuxent, Sonoma and “Ontario are preparing for sea. The Lebanon and tugs would prove especially available for landing parties, owing to their com- paratively light draft. The battleship Delaware did not get eway. She was held for repairs and overhauling. When Admiral Badger reached Tam- pico he will have under his command 17 vessels, carrying a total of 49 guns. Of these 11 are battleships and several of them carry 12-inch guns. The other six are two cruisers, two gunboate, a trans- chief of oper- today lin and moderaic temperature, port and a hospital ship. The crutser ———— Method of Saluting Flag, as the Most Complete Apology HE ceremony of saluting + the flag of another na- tion is the most com- plete courtesy that can be given. The flag is emblematic of its people, and when it is saluted, it is a salute to the na- tion. When it is done under pressure, as is now demanded of Huerta, it is the most com- plete apology that can be made. The theory is that the repara- tion must equal the offense, and that the American flag, and therefore the American people, were humiliated by the wanton arrest of members of their navy, and the only suitable rep- aration that can be made is to salute the flag. The ceremony is performed by running up the flag of the nation ¢o be honored or apolo- gized to over a public building, a fort when there is one, and then firing a salute of 21 guns. This will be the form in which reparation is rendered at Tampico, if the United States demands are complied with. The act must be performed in the presence of officials of the offended nation. the under his command. wireless appa- Chester, which Is has the most powerful ratus afloat. Admiral Fletcher, Cruz, has only two having 26 guns, a mine transport. On all these vessels there are about 000 men available for landing duty, of which 6000 are bluejackets and 3000 are marines. The marines with the fleet are distributed as follows: About 100 on each of the battleships, 1300 on the Hancdck, 60 on the Prairie ahd 20 on the Chester. who is at battlesbips, Vera each depot and a Night to Prepare Michigan for Sea Duty. PHILADELPHIA, April 15. — Of- ficers of the battleship Michigan worked all night under the glare of searchlights at the navy yard pre- paring the big fighter for sea duty in response to the order for the con- centration of the Atlantic fleet at Tampico. A number of barges loaded with coal went alongside the Michi- gan and the work of coaling her pro- ceeded until early today. Meantime other members of the crew were busy A LLL OL LCL L LE D Crew Works All Continucd on Page 2, Colemea 3% I TAKE TAMPICO AND VERA GRU President Tells Congress’ Leaders This Would Be First Step and There Is Ample Precedent for It OFFENSES BESIDES THAT AT TAMPICO REVEALED Administration Statement Declares U. S. Orderly" in Uniform Was Arrested at Vera Cruz After Tampico Incident and Official Dispatch Was Withheld From O’Shaughnessy. By the Associated Press. WASHNIGTON, April 15.—Huerta will salute the American | flag or the Atlantic fleet will seize Vera Cruz and Tampico. What | happens afterward depends on Huerta. That is President Wilson's determination. Leaders in Congress, with whom he conferred to- day, agreed there was ample precedent for such action. Not only the Tampico incident, but a long series of indignities offered to the United States to the conspicuous exclusion of other foreign nations represented in Mexico, has convinced the Presi- dent and his advisers that the United States has been singled out for ‘‘ manifestations of ill-will and contempt.’’ Official dispatches to Charge O’Shaughnessy have been inter. cepted by the Mexican censor. A ship’s orderly, ashore in full uniform in Vera Cruz on busi- ness of the United States, was arrested, and released, while a nom- inal punishment was meted out to the local officials. These hith- erto unpublished facts were disclosed today in an official statement, One new fact brought out at the White House conference was that two.of the American bluejackets arrested at Tampico — were taken from the Dolphin’s boat. Statement of President’s Position. The following official statement was issued today as representing the views of President Wilson and the administration: ‘In discussions in official circles in Washington, of the present Mexican situation, the following points have been very much dwelt upon: 3 “It has been pointed out that in considering the present somewhat | delicate situation in Mexico, the unpleasant incident at Tampico must | not be thought of alone. For some time past the de facto government of Mexico has seemed to think mere apologies sufficient when the rights of American citizens or the dignity of the Government of the United States were involved and has apparently made no attempt at either reparation, or the effective correction of the serious derelictions — of its civil and military officers. e “Immediately after the incident at Tampico an orderly from one of the ships of the United States in the harbor of Vera Cruz, who had been sent ashore to the postoffice for the ship’s mail and who was in uni- form and who had the official mail bag on his back, was arrested and put into jail by the local authorities. He was subsequently re- leased and a nominal punish ment irf'icted upon the officer who had arrested him, but it was significant that an orderly from the fleet of the United States was picked out from the Many persons constantly going ashore on various errands from the various ships in the harbor, > repre~-nting several nations. “Most serious of all, the officials in charge of the telegraph offices at Mexico City presumed to withhold an official dispatch of the Gov- ernment of the United States to its Embassy at Mexico City, until it should have been sent to the censor and his permission received to deliver it, and gave the dispatch ‘nto the hands of the Charge d’Af- _ fairs of the United States only upon his personal and emphatic de- mand, he having in the meantime learned through other channels that a dispatch had been sent him which he had not received. “It cannot but strike anyone who has watched the course of events in Mexico as significant that untoward incidents such as these ~ have not occurred in any case where representatives of other goveri- ments were concerned, but only in dealings with representatives of the United States and that there has been no occasion for other govern- ments to call attention to such matters or to ask for apologies. “These repeated offenses against the rights and dignity of the United States, offenses not duplicated with regard to the representa- tives of other governments, have n carily made the impression that © the Government of the United States was singled out for manifesta- — tions of ill-will and contempt. : “The authorities of the State Dep ‘ent feel confident that when © the seriousness and the cumulative effect of these incidents is made Mi evident to the Government of Mex'-:o, that Government will see the | propriety and the necessity of giving such evidences of its desire to repudiate and --~rect these things as will be not only satisfactory to the Government of the United States, but also an evidence to the rest of the w-rid as an entire change of ~**itude. “There can be no loss to the dignity of the de facto government _ in Mexico in recognizing in the fullest degree the claims of a sreat © sovereign government to its respect.” a President Wilcen te'2 his advises “at he stands for ; -ace, but 4 » . x F * t ee ene ie ik a ee a he PRS on: OE, SOR tt) 2 “ . te > a r