Daily Tribune, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 29 September 1914 — Page 2

3ISTIND. VOLUNTEERS ARE IN SESSION HERE

Convene in Chamber of Commerce Rooms With Major Silas Grimes Presiding.

The fifty-third annual reunion of the Thirty-first Indiana volunteer infan try, was called to order In the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce, short ly after 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, by Major Silas Grimes, of Smithville Ind., president of the organization _J«ifty-four members of the regiment ^rre present.

The invocation was pronounced by Rev. L. O. Richmond and this was followed by the address of welcome by I,. F. Tilley.

Mr. Tilley took as his subject "Come unto me all ye that are heavy laden and I will give you peace," his ad drees being along the line of universal peace.

Major Grimes responded in behalf of the regiment. The address of the afternoon was delivered by Rev. Rich mond. He opened his address with an eulogy to the soldiers of the civil war and then called their attention to the modern battles that have to be fought for right and law enforcement. Rev. Richmond then made a strong argument for universal peace and suggested the organization of an international police force and the doing away with the standing armies of the nations.

The hall was draped in American flags in honor of the veterans and the rostrum was decorated with many palms and potted ferns.

Following is the program for the evening session: Singing-, "America"—By audience.

Music—Plymouth orchestra. Address—Dr. C. F. Williams. Duet, "Tenting on the Old Camp Ground"—By Mrs. Adelzia Friedman and Miss Fannie Cottom.

Short talks—By veterans. Music—By Plymouth orchestra. Recitation—By Miss Minnlts Conner. Singing, "God Be With You Till W» Meet Again"—By audience

HKEMEN TRAPPED BY BLAZE CHOP WAY OUT WITH AXES.

Flames Threaten New York Financial District After Start in Union Trust Company.

NEW YORK, Sept. 29.—Fire early today on the ninth flolr of the Union Trust Co. building at 80 Broadway threatened to destroy that structure and for a time it was feared that it might spread to adjoining buildings In the financial district because of difficulty in reaching the blaze with high pressure apparatus. Firemen finally crawled along ledges from adjoining buildings into the top floors of the burning building and extinguished the fire. Seven firemen while endeavoring to check the blaze in an elevator were made prisoners when the operator lost control of the cage and it shot to the top of the building. They cut themselves out with axes and escaped through the tower to the roof. Several were overcome by smoke and the elevator operator was seriously burned.

ALL ABOARD SURVIVE WRECK.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.—Commandant Bertholf of the revenue cutter service today received word from ITnalaska that all the officers, members of the crew and other persons aboard the cutter Tahoma when ehe was wrecked on an Alaskan reef, September 21, have been found and are safe.

BOMB DROPPED ON SCHOOL.

LONDON, Sept. 29.—2:50 a. m.—The operators of a German Zeppelin dirigible dropped a bomb into a school house at Bielostok, Russia, yesterday, killing eleven children, according to a dispatch from Petrograd to the Morning Post.

SEARS ESTATE $25,000,000.

CHICAGO, Sept. 29.—Richard W. Sears, founder of Sears, Roebuck fc Co. of Chicago, who died yesterday at his summer home near Waukesha, Wia, left a fortune estimated at $25,000,000, it was learned today.

Congress Investigates

High Prices

The demand from wartorn Europe for food is boosting prices and cost of living increases.

In spite of the heavy demand from abroad, the price has not advanced on

Grape-Nuts

This healthful food, made of the finest wheat and barley, is fully cooked, easily digested, and with cream or good milk is an economical, delicious dish for any meal the year around.

—sold by Grocers.

DEATHS AND FUNERALS

CAPT. WILLIAM H. AltMSTROKG. The funeral services of Captain William H. Armstrong, mayor of Terre Haute from lfci3 to ISSSd. and also associated with the late W. H. Buntin in the drug business, who died at his residence in Indianapolis Monday, will be helO at the residence Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Armstrong has been a member of the board of trustees of the Indiana State Normal since 1892, longer than any other man ever held a similar position. The flag at the Normal building was flying at half-mast Tuesday and it is possible that the_ training school will be dismissed Wednesday afternoon.

SAMUEL, E. HALEY.

Word was received Tuesday by relative of the death of Samuel E. Haley, of Kansas City, Mo., Monday evening it 6 o'clock. The remains will be brought here on Vandalia train No. 20, arriving here at 12:47 p. m. Wednesday afternoon, accompanied by the widow and son, Guy K. Mr. Haley was the son of Capt. J. O. S. Haley, an engineeh on the Vandalia. He was a member of the Masonic lodge No. 19, Knights of Pythias No. 81 and the Brotherhood of •Engineers. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.

MRS. MARY JANE BECKRUM. The funeral services of Mrs. Mary Jane Beckrum will be held at the Green & Co. morgue at 9 o'clock Tuesday night, conducted by the Household of Ruth No. 4156. The body will be shipped to Kansas City, Mo., at 4 o'clock Wednesday morning for burial.

JOSEPH BELL.

By Special Correspondent. SULLIVAN, Ind., Sept. 23.—Joseph Bell. G2, a carpenter of this city, died in the southern hospital for insane at Evansville e.fter a long illness. The body was brought here for burial. Surviving are a widow and the following children Mrs. Gertiude Hancock, of Allenwood, Pa.: Mrs. Stella Starr, of Portland, Ore. Everet Bell, of Bement, 111. Blanche Bell and Claude Bell, of this city.

MBS. JAMES SHAKE.

By Special Correspondent LINTON, Ind., Sept. 29.—Mrs. James Shake, who has been critically ill for several weeks, died yesterday at the Freeman city hospital. The body was taken by her husband to Newcomersville, O. Mrs. Shake was "S9 years of age. They have no children, but have an adopted son.

WILLIAM BLEDSOE.

By Special Correspondent. SHELBURN, Ind., Sept. 29.—The funeral services of William Bledsoe, who was killed In an accident in an Illinois coal mine Friday, were held at the residence of James Bledsoe, the former's brother, at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. Burial at Middletown, Ind.

THOMAS RUTHERFORD.

By Special Correspondent. MOUNT VERNON, 111., Sept. 29.— Thomas Rutherford, for many years a 'well known resident of Mount Vernon, died yesterday evening at his home on West Sixteenth street. He had been ill only a few hours with lung trouble.

ADOLF MOSEBY.

By Special Correspondent. LINTON, Ind., Sept. 29.—Adolf Moseby, age 10 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Moseby, of Bicknell, formerly of this city, died yesterday. The remains were brought 'to this city for burial.

EHRMANN CASE

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Wade was shot and killed while he was trying to enter the Ehrmann factory as a trespasser and the defense will set out to establish the right of Ehrmann to protect his property and his life, for it will be claimed that he was in jeopardy at the hands of Wade. At the noon adjournment the examination of Boswell was still in progress.

The Regular Panel.

The regular panel of the Parke county circuit court is composed of the following:

Omer J. Morlan, Fuller Bradley, Clay Shalley, Gerald C. Hockett, Thomas Truernan, W. E. Drummond, M. W. Scott, John S. Strong, William Rockway, J. G. Tucker, I-Ienry Hunt, E. M. Wooo -ard. Harry Skelton, W. D, McMurti Oliver Hixon, Charles Lane, George W. Martin, Fred H. Maris.

The Special Venire.

The special venire called consists of the following: Norton C. Hunt, Liberty Fred Testing, Adamas J. N. McCampbell, Adams Robert J. Morton, Jr., Jackson Wm. Chapman, Penn George McMuliin, Howard Robert Hopkins, Sugar Creek Isaac N. Ott, Adams Wm. A. Bowsher, Liberty Peter Platler, Wabash Frank Humphries, Adams R. A. Cummings, Reserve Jacob Davies, Penn Daniel G. Carter, Florida: Fred Augelayer, Liberty Sam Phillips, Wabash Albert Bradfield, Wabash Hector Pence, Adams John H. Boswell. Reserve Edgar Laney, Florida W. T. Lewis, Wabash Floyd Clark, Adams James W. Ball, Union Wm. R. Davis, Wabash John Johns, Raccoon John F. Webster, Jackson Frank S. Wood, Adams O. B. Price, Reserve Albert Banta, Florida Jacob Seybold, Adams Louis Boyd, Wabash Henry C. Rhyan, Union Alex Stram, Adams Wm. P. Shalley, Greene C.' L. Sherrill, Adams Thos. H. Pence, Penn Lee Loy, Jackson Albert Morrison, Penn Andrew Pickard, Adams A. L. Smock, Greene Homer Welch, Washington Parke Smith, Adams Frank Payne, Adams W. H. Harrison, Sugar Creek Marion Lough, Howard.

Afternoon Session.

The examination of talesmen moved rapidly after dinner and at 3 o'clockthere were eleven talesmen tentatively seated in the jury box. These eleven were passed temporarily by the state, but had not yet been accepted by the defense. They were:

C. M. Whetsell, John Boswell, George W. Kimsey, O. P. Bell, Charles A. Thompson, Willltim Wasson, Henry M. Barber, Howard Delph, Edward W. Brown, Albert Banta and Elmer A. Webster.

The state used two peremptory charges. Sela Case was excused for the reason that he is a relative of Linus Evans of the law firm of Hamill and Hickey, for the defense, and Robert Hopkins was excused for the reason that he had served a* juror within the year. C. L. Sherrill and Fred Testing were excused for the reason that they had formed opinions In the case and they declared that no amount of testimony would cause them to change their opinion.

Mrs. Wade Sent For.

Mrs. Wade was sent for by the attorneys for the state at the afternoon session ar.d she arrived from Torre Haute before the adjournment for the afternoon was taken.

One hundred and seventeen witnesses have been summoned. It was said at\thel Parke hotel that the defense ha^l enga fourteen rooms there. Thp

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The question as to whether or not he believed in capital punishment was put to but one prospective juror by the state. The first man called was asked the question, but after he was passed the question was not put to tne others.

History of the Case.

Edward Wade, a teapister, employed by Bement and Rea, was shot and killed in front' of the Ehrmann factory at Tenth and One-half and Wabash avenue on the evening of May 27th, 1913. A strike had been In progress at the Ehrmann clothing factory for four weeks aad one of the male employes was alleged to have struck one of the girl pickets the night before. When the man emerged from the factory the girl pickets closed in on nim and Wade, a union teamster. Joined the crowd. Ehrmann came to the front door of the factory. In the excitement that ensued Ehrmann fired into the crowd and Wade fell to the sidewalk. Ehrmann claimed that Wado attempted to make his way through the door of the factory and to assault him. Wade was carried to the Randell drug store at Ninth and Wabash avenue,. where he died a few moments later, The widow of Wade has a civil Liiit pending against Ehrrtann for $50,000 damages.

BRUSSELS PAYS INDEMNITY.

Burgomaster Released After Giving Germans Installment. LONDON, Sept. 29.-9:50 a. Burgomaster Max, of Brussels, who was arrested yesterday on the order of the German military governor on the charge that he had' ordered the banks to refuse to pay an installment of the indemnity which was due, has been released, according to an Ostend dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph company. The release followed the payment to. the Germans of 30,000,000 francs ($6,000,000).

The war tax le|vied against Brussels after the Germans had occupied the Belgium capital was said at the time to be $40,000,000.

WOMEN GIVE TRINKETS.

CHICAGO, Sept. 29.—Gold and silver trinkets valued at $3,000, the first "melting pot" offerings from suffragettes in the west for a fund to promote a national suffrage campaign, was sent to the New York headquarters today by Mrs. Medill McCormick. The trinkets will be forwarded to the Philadelphia mint to be converted into bullion.

DEBATE CLAYTON BELL.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.—Debate on the Clayton anti-trust bill conference agreement before the senate as the unfinished business was continued today. The fight on the measure is being led by Senator Reed, of Missouri, assisted by Senators Nelson, Borah and Kenyon for the republican side.

THE B. L. HOLTOX PA II TV OX THE ROAD.

TERRE HAUTE TK1J5UJNJB,

This Store Will Be Closed Tomorrow on Account of a Jewish Holiday.

M. JOSEPH'S SONS

512-514 Wabash Ave.

attorneys for the state were in a quandry as to where they would quarter their witnesses. It was the opinion of those in the court room that it will be several days before the jury is completed. Frank J. Foley or Joseph Roach, will make the opening statement for the &ta(?e.

$2 Down

and $2 a Week Buys a Lot at Davis Gardens

Most of these lots are 50 feet wide and 150 feet deep. Prices range from $375 to $625.

All streets have cement waiks and beautiful boulevard, electric light columns with frosted globe tops, is'o factories. No smoke.

Outside city limits, low taxes. All taxes paid for 2 years. No interest. Fine artesian water at city rates.

Property located on continuation of South Seventh street. Five-cent car fare.

Here Is an opportunity worth looking into. Come and see for yourself. Get free trolley tickets at Helnl's, the florist, 12!) South Seventh street. Send for booklet, and get particulars of special offers.

J. W. DAVIS CO.

Davis Gardens

on 7th Slreet

JUST OUTSIDE CITY LINE

Terre Haute, Ind.

CHINESE RAZE BRIDGE

WEIII SIEN, Shan Tur#g, China, Sept. 29.—6:20 p. m.—Chinese troops today blew up and destroyed the railroad bridge at Tayu-Ho, six miles west of here. The sound of the explosion could be heard in this city.

NO FBENCH WARSHIP SUNK.

Admiralty Denies Report of Austrian Sea Victory. WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.—Official denial of the sinking of a French warship by the Austrian forts at Cattaro wag made today by the French admiralty through the embassy here.

The French secretary for the navy has made known that this news Is entirely false and that there is nothing to justify such a report.

NEW COMET DISCOVEKED.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 29—The discovery of a new comet by Prof. C. T. Haggerty, of the New Mexico college of agriculture, was announfj^d by the Harvard observatory today. A telegram from Prof. Haggerty to the observatory said that the comet was visible to the naked eye, and gave its poeition.

Taking a Long Hike

Mr. and Mrs. 3. L». Holton. infant son I ton, O., to San Francisco. They left .and dog Rover, arrived in the city Dayton September '1 and expect to Tuesday. They are walking from Day-| arrive in 'Frisco abr*

A fine lot of Ladles' Dress and Street Shoes, every conceivable style, gun metal, patent colt, vici kid and box calf—button, l&pe and blucher—over fifty kinds —?3 and $3.50 shoes included in this lot—many road samples, only

$1.98 and $2.48

Another lot of Ladies' Shoes, broken sizes, but all sizes in the lot: all kinds, $1.50, $2 and $2.50 shoes. A lot of Drummers' Samples included in this lot, at only

98c, $1.48 and $1.69

MEN'S

SET RECOBD AT P. 0.

Local Money Order Department noes Big Business Monday. :The money order department at the local postofflce did the largest business Monday of any day in the history of the local office, issuing 306 domestic money orders. These were all issued at the main office and the number does not include the substations. Terre Haute is now doing the second best money order business in the state, ranking next to Indianapolis.

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The Best In Shoes

is the aim of this store, in every way a good Shoe Store! ABetter Shoe Store! A store where a buyer can get nothing but good shoes and perfect satisfaction regardless of prices they pay. for their shoes. Every .shoe we sell is a model of good taste and skillful shoemaking.

See how much better our shoes wear than the ordinary commercial shoes sold everywhere! The new, bright leather in patent colt, patent calf, vici calf. ..

The dull gun metal calf the new dark Russia tan. Conservative toes, new narrow toes or the low reading English models button or lace—every size and width for proper fitting.

You'll not be asked to pa}r more for our Better Shoes than you now pay for inferior kinds. You'll certainly get more for your money at Walsh's. Specials for Tuesday and Wednesday:

Excellent School Shoes

It's school shoe season once more. But very few are buying school shoes. Too hot. We agree with you. And we have, arranged a lot of light shoes and slippers that you can buy for the next month's wear that are so low in price and so high in quality that you'll find it economy to buy a pair. They'll cost you loss than to have the old ones repaired. Our fall stock of school shoes is ready for you today and the feet we shoe will wear the best school shoes made.

I.We bank on our school shoes and say, just match their value at the prices elsewhere if you can.

The shoe styles for fall have reached a state of perfection and are shoes of quality. Extreme and freakish models have been avoided, the shoes showing dignity jancl.refinement.

We've the best Men's Shoes at $2.00 and $2.50 the money ever bought—they're unusual value. We must show the shoes however, to prove the fact for all shoe stores quote about the same prices—It's quality alone that counts. ..

WOMEN'S FALL SHOES

When a woman nlips her feet into a air of our beautiful Fall Shoes she will be in the front rank of correct shoe style. We're always at home to a woman who cares to see the latest ideas in shoe styles and the best shoes made and sold at any stated price. We like to show our shoes. The Fall models are beautiful dull or bright leather. A variety of new lasts, including the low heel and receeding toe effect—the English model. Our prices are lower than you would expect for shoes of such special merit.

$2.50, $3.00, $3.50 to $4.00

No matter what you pay you can't set a rem­

edy that can prove us many cures for Catarrh. Catarrhal Headache and Deafness as PLEX. Get Plex and only Pie* from your druggist.

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There are button, lace and blucher styles in high, medium and new English receding toes medium or low heels. Leather of gunmetal calf, colt, Russian calf and winter tan prices range from

We never handle shoes of uncertain merit or shoes built fqr bargain sates, are known all over as

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$3, $3.50, $4.00 to $5.00

Store for Women's Shoes." •. 1-.-

WABASH AVE?

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 19l

Our store will be closed!

all day tomorrow (Wednesday) on account of a

Jewish Holiday

TERRE HAUTE FURNITURE & CARPET CO.

Want Advertising is Profitable—You may get that siW fcionjr iserfain^p ad in The Tribul

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A good big lot of Taylor's fine Shoes from Brocton, Mass. Gun metal, patent tan calf and vici kid—-eveiy style—many stamped shoes. A lot of Road Samples Included.

SI.98, $2.48, $2.98

Every pair worth $1 more.

Another big lot of men's shoes—some' samples and slightly soiled from much handling—$2.00 and $2.50 shoes. Suitable for street and dress shoes..

$1.48 and $1.69

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