Daily Tribune, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 22 September 1918 — Page 5

MOCK CONTINUES ON STREET PAVING

City Administration Holds Aloof From Conference—Chamber of Commerce Tries to Arbitrate.

The controversy over the paring of three streets, as proposed several ^eeks &sr©, still stands at a deadlock between the city administration and the County Council of Defense, and steps taken by the Chamber of Commerce Saturday to act as arbitrator appear to have been futile.

A meeting to \rhieh a committee representing the administration, the Chamber of Commerce and County Council of Defense were invited, was oaHed for Saturday afiernoon in the roomt, of the ("ham her of Commerce, but Mayor Charles K. Hunter, when i asked to send a committee to the meeting, told Secretary S. H. McClary, of the Chamber of Commerce, thai the city officials were too busy iLt this time to se.nd a committee and oroposed that the meeting be contacted without the city being represents.

Ti:o mayor said he had his authority from the Capital Issues committee a: Washington, •which he consid^'ed higher authority than the County Couaeii of Defense and the city would Ijroceed with its original plans to pave rile «ro streets, L.a fa y cite avenue and Thirteenth street. i Saturday's Conference.

N#varihe!ess Earl Houck, chairman of the Defense council, A. L. Miller, kecretary of the same organization, and •foSa

Crawford, met in the Chamber Commerce hall with C. Urban, O. C. Honnnc and M. E. Herm, of the latter totfy, and talked the matter over pro oon tn an attempt to come to some MlnUe eonoJtwion regarding the pav-

Tt»« Chamber of Commerce com••llbiii which had previously been over ttm three street* proposed for paving, atootf out for the paving of North Thirteenth and Lafayette avenue, and Agreed that Morth Seventh street was ite )«act Important of the three and moid wait until after the war. n* Coonty Council of Defense oomlaltteo petnted out that the matter had been taken op by the state council uk! that tt would be a!l but Impossible to secure pw mission to pave more than one the three streets, and it was i commanded that JLafayete avenue bo 'M street chosen.

When it wag impossible to secure he sanction of the Chamber of Commerce committee on the paving of the one street it was proposed that James Royse, president of the Chamber of Commerce, appoint a committee to represent that body at the meeting of the State Council of Defense in Indianapolis next Tuesday afternoon. Mr. F^oyse declined to do so at Che present mying that he would take the matter inder advisement over Sunday and inform the Connty Council of Defense of his decision Monday morning.

Mayor Holding Out.

Secretary S. H. McClary, who presided at* the meeting, said the affair ^as far from settled and that as far »s he could see the matter still remained the same as it has during the last week, when Mayor Hunter was notified by the state council that the vork should be stopped and then announced liis intention of paving regardless of the order.

Mr. McClary said the Chamber of Commerce being an organization working for the public interest of Terre Haute, realizing that the controversy was becoming more and more complicated as the trouble propressed, had stepped into the argument in an effort to get the County Council of Defense and the city administration straightened out on the matter, but that the failure of Mayor Hunter to send his committee to the meeting had frustrated their plans leaving them helpless, as far as reaching a settlement was concerned. He said as fat1 as settling the affair was concerned the meeting had changed the situation bat little, and that it would he up to 'he state council to cat-.? the deciding vote in the matter.

Traction's Proposal.

TTe Paid thnt during a previous nieetiny held in the Chamber of Commerce, John T. Beasley, attorney for the Traction company, had apeared to his ojhcial capacity and asked that the work of paving the street ear tracks »u North Thirteenth streets not be done in the event of it being decided to pave that street. He said that the finances of the company at this time won Id rot permit such a step, and proposed that in the event of the street beinp paved that brick he laid on both sides of the car tracks and the traction company be permitted to /trade their tracks and lay gravel beLveen the rails bringing it n* to the pavement level.

This matter was also discussed at the afternoon meeting but no definite opinions as to the Traction company's proposal were forthcoming, according to McClary. Mr. McClary said further ihat the Chamber of Commerce committee had gone over the three streets and found them to be in a bad condition aad that it was without a dissenting vote that they had decided that there was no preference to be shown, as all three of the streets were almost impassable.

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Brig. (ien. Henry C. Newcomer, U. 8. A., recently promoted from colonel of engineers, has been assigned to special duty with the newly organized chemical warfare corps. He is serving as ehief assistant to Maj. Gen. William JJ. Sibert, chief of that service, With headquarters in Washington.

DIVING FOR 'SAUSAGr ALL DAY'SS

Dare-Devil Birdmen Run a Risk To Puncture Floating Hun "Bologna."

BRITISH AIRDROME IN FRANCE, Sept. 21.—(Correspondence of the Associated Frees.)—How the 'Inspiration" of a moment led to the destruction of a German "sausage" balloon by a British observation airplane was related by the airplane pilot, Lieutenant C. W.I Klderkin, to the Associated Press. The pilot and his 'observer were returning from an observation flight when they discovered the balloon. "Far over the Hun lines I could see one solitary balloon below the clouds," the young lieutenant said. "Doubtless it was up to make a report. The .sight of it gave me a sudden inspiration. I scribbled on my pad: 'Shall we 'strafe' the Hun balloon?' "I passed the message over nay shoulder 'and a moment later looked round. The, observer was all nods and gTins. 'It was a risky adventure, but the conditions were -very favorable. 1 commenced to climb towards a gap in the'clouds well behind our lines. In three minutes" time we were up above, bathed in brilliant sunshine. Below, the clouds had the appearance of trees well covered with snow. 1 steered due east by the compass.

Oown They Went.

"Five minutes laicr I looked about. Not a Hun ^as in sight and we were invisible from the ground. Down went the nose of our machine, and in a few second we were in a clammy mist. I could see nothing, but we were dropping rapidly. "A few more seconds and the earth appeared. I could sec the balloon nearly a mile away. The Huns nad 'spotted* us, for black 'Archie' bursts began to appear. They became thicker and thicker, barring our way to the balloon. The gunners had got our height perfectly. Suddenly I dived very steeply, pulled up, and climbed again* We could now hear machine guns from the ground. Bui we had passed the barrage and we£e heading straight for the balloon. "I 'pooped' off about 100 rounds from the front gun and turned in the direction of our lines. The observer then got busy. He had fired only about twenty rounds v ht*n we saw a mere speck of fire. Watching closely we climbed towards the clouds. The speck became a flame, and, still increasing in size, commenced to falF— a huge Fhcet of fir".

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"The 'Archies' were firing by 'this time more vigorously than ever, and several machine gun bullets had pierced our wings. A moment later we disappeared into the clouds. Flying by compass for ten minutes more, we dived again, hardly daring to hope that we should recognize our position. "To our relief we found ourselves practically at home, and having landed on the airdrome reported to a slightly incredulous squadron. Outexploit was duly confirmed, and we were congratulated, and then 'strafed' by the commanding officer for risking a good but unsuitable machine on such a dangerous expedition."

HARVEST NOT FINISHED.

.1 KFKttRSON-VILLE. lnd., Sept 21.— Thrashermen say that wheat thrashing is yet far from being completed in this part of Indiana, and the delay partly due to weather and partlv to labor shortage, has caused some "loss The grain in some eases is sprouting in the shock, it is said.

One thrasherman, who has been working in this township, said that there remained two weeks' work to be done.

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Governor Goodrich who is now convalescing at his home here from the severe injuries he sustained recently. He probably will not be able to leave his bed for several weeks but he will participate actively in the campaign by writing speeches that probably will be read by Deacon Roach, secretary of state. The governor desires to reply to the speech made recently at Terre Haute by jjjvan B. Stotsenberg, the democratic candidate for attorney general.

Registration Work.

Both the state committees will continue their drive to register the votes. Chairman VanNuys said today that the registration by the democrats has been very satisfactory. VanNuys has af-signed all of the nominees on the state ticket, candidates for congress and other well knowa democrats to varibus counties and has made them responsible for their registration. He is confident that under the plan that he has adopted the democrats will come r.ear obtaining a one hundred per cent, registration.

Henley says that the registration the republicans has proceeded very nicely. The republican organization, which seems to have no end of money, asf it did in 1916, sent two men frotn headquarters here into each county last week to work with local organizations. These men are now making their reports and Henley claims that hey arc very gratifying to him and Chairman Wasmuth. However, it is known that some of the reports were notN very encouraging. Some of the men who represented the state committee found in the cities that the drift is very strongly in favor of the democrats. Many of them have reported that in the factory districts the tendency of the laboring man to vote the democratic ticket is almost overwhelming.

Claim the Farmer*.

Reports made by some "of th« republicans who visited tho mining districts also indicated that the republicans are not going to get many votes in those localities. These reports are similar to those that have been made to Chairman VanNuys. Representatives of the republican organization maintain, however, that their party will make great gams among the farmers. If they do not, the outlook for a republican victory in Indiana will be very dim.

The attitude of the farmer is one of the interesting features of the campaign. A great deal is being said about what they will do on election day, but as a matter of fact neither side knows much about it.

Chairman VanNuys says that he has reports indicating that in the southern part of the state republicans are trying to make headway by appealing to the farmers on the ground that President Wilson has favored the south at the expense of the north, and that the farmers are not receiving a fair deal because a limit has been placed on the price of wheat and not on the price of cotton. It is almost Inconceivable that a representative of either party would attempt to arouse sectional feeling among the people of Indiana at this date. For many years the republican orators "waved the bloody shirt," but very little was thought of it because of the attitude of the party for a number of years after the close of the civil war.

But in the present war the north and the south are fighting side by side. No better illustration of this statement can be given than references to the fa* that in the Indiana national guard which left Hattiesburg, Miss., this week for an Atlantic port contained hundreds of boys from Albama, Mississippi and Texas. The boys from those states have been brigaded with the Iloosiers for some time. They have trained with them and are members cf the' same lighting unit. It would be a hard matter to arouse any sectional talk among the members of the Indiana national guard, yet at home there is a lot of it.

War and Politics.

Chairman Will Hays, of tho republican national committee, lias stated frequently and emphatically that

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This appeal is not in line with the high sounding claims of Chairman Hays that the "Republcans are the war party," and that they are doing everything within their power to defeat Germany. Chairman VanNuys says there is absolutely, no question that in many southern Indiana counties the republicans are carrying on this propaganda, among the farmers, but he does not believe it will cost the democrats many votes. The farmers, in fact, never were so prosperous as they are now, and it is a reflection on their patriotism for any politician to presume or to say that they are going to turn against their government merely because some of them may not be satisfied with the price of wheat.

Chairman VanNuys stated this week, publicly, that at one meeting of fanners the declaration was made that if it was necessary to win the war the farmers would sell their wheat for fifty cents bushel or less. Since then he has received a score of letters from farmers in various parts of Indiana declaring that they will give their wheat a.way if it will do the government any good. It may turn out that republican leaders are correct In their predictions as to what the farmers will do on election day, but the rule has been in Indiana that thfefre have been fewer changes politically among the farmers than among, any other Class of citizens.

Judge Collins' Case.

There has been a great deal of comment here within the last week because Judge James Collins, of the Criminal Court, who is a candidate to succeed himself, dismissed the grand jury just as it was about to investigate reports that there was corruption in the republican primaries last may and the rumors regarding the non-enforcement of the liquor laws in Indianapolis in the past few, months. According to published reports the primaries last May wer® not conducted fairly, to say the least. It is understood that investigators have uncovered a bad state of affairs and that they were ready to produce their witnesses to the grand jury when Judge Collins unexpectedly dismissed the grand jury on the ground that he was requested by Chairman Foley, "of the state council of defense, to adjourn the court in order that the court may help fill out the questionnaires for the men in the new draft.

Chairman Foley did. make & request of all courts that they assist in making out the questionnaires, but it is not known that he said anything about adjourning grand juries and »it is claimed that the grand jury here could have gone ahead for a week or ten days with its investigations without interfering in any manner with Chairman Foley's request. There are many republicans who say it would have been a good deal better for their ticket if Judge Collins had permitted the grand jury to continue. The dismissal of It has caused people to say that there may have been something to investigate that the republican machine desired to cover up. At any rate it is apparent that the incident has left a bad taste. The grand jury will not meet again until after election, so there tan be no investigation of the primaries or other matters that have been ill controversy here within the last few weeks.

The charges of some of the members of the council that Po" e Superintendent Coffin had operated a blind tiger and gambling house at the county jail were not sustained. This verdict of the council was anticipated, as no one with an ouncp of judgment would

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There are no democrats in the city council at this time, so it is impossible for republicans to make the claim that the charges and counter-charges are being stirred up by politicul rivals. The republican ticket here is struggling along under a heavy load.

Democratic State Charman VanNuys eldsed his desk today and announced that politics ig adjourned as far as his organization is concerned until after the Fourth Liberty Loan drive is put over. He sent word to all democratic workers throughout the state to assist in every way possible.

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think that a man like Coffin would be foolish enough to operate a blind tiger or a gambling house. However, the incident has added to the general confusion and Coffin has thrown consternation into the camp of republicans by declaring that two members of the council openly asked him for gambling privileges.

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Tonawanda Council, Degree of Pocahontas. of West Terre Haute, had a large attendance at its meeting last Monday night, but some candidates for adoption did not attend owing to sickness. Ada Sbingshang resigned the position of

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Wenoaah. as she was living out of town and could not attend regularly, and Lena JttcKinney was elected to fill the vaccancv.

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Noctowa conncil, D. of P., will dedicate a service flag at its council to be held Monday night. All members and those of other councils are invited to attend.

Wcnonah council and Noctowa council will give an entertainment in their wigwam, located in Castle hall, on South Sixth street, on .Monday night. Sept. 30. Members and friends are invited.

The committee in charge of the county picnic has not been able to complete Its report of receipts and disbursements. but it is estimated about 1250 will be realized for the Red Cross society in spite of the very inclement weather that prevailed the day of the picnic. It bas been decided to hold another picnic on the 6th of October, when it is hoped th# weather will be more favorable.

Brother George P,. Fortner of TXte tribe died last Thursday morning, after several years', sickness of heart trouble. The funeral will be held from the late residence. The burial will be In High

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Remember, all dues must be paid 1® full this month to keep In good stand* ing. Give this your early attention, then arrange to buy Liberty Bonds and Thrift Stamps.

Wahwahtosee council, D. of PTwelve Points, adopted three candidates at its last council and will have work at its next council.

Tacoma tribe Is having quite a sport in acquiring new members. At Its council last Wednesday night the following brothers were exalted to^ tho chiefs degree: Henry Seara, Oltf Dowden, J. A. Edwards, George Reagin, Thomas Lloyd and George Reagln, and the following applications for mem* bershlp by adoption were received: L. S. Moody. Ed Landers, frank Barr and D. C. Tuttles for reinstatement. A number of visitors from other tribes were present.

FRAUD IS ALLEGED.

Purchaser Allege* House Bought Be* longed to Another. Charging that he had be«tt »oW house by John E. Lanning under fraud-, ulent representations, Levi Perkins filed suit in the Superior Court Satur* day afternoon, askir.g for judgment against Lanning to the amount of $500.'

Perkins alleges that Lanning represented himself as the owner of a house at 2005 North Nineteenth street, and sold this house to him (Perkinrl, receiving $400 in partral payment for the property. The plaintiff says that Lanning does not own tlae house arid had no right to sell It, and asks for judgment.

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John P. Baird Post. G. A. R*, and Balrd corps will hold their annual mc» ,i morial exercises this afternoon at 2:3® at Memorial hall, 219 Ohio street. Mor. ton Post and Morton Relief corps and the public are invited. Rev. W. H. i Rippetoe will preside and the choir of., the Second Christian church iWUi .furnish music, •#*,

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