Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 38, Number 206, 8 July 1913 — Page 3

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. TUESDAY, JULY 8, 1913

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ATTORHEY ANSWERS CRITICISM Oil THE GAS PROPOSITION

Says Public Utility Law Will Not Be Adjudged Un-constitutional.

(Continued from Page One) this law about which lawyers can have any doubt, and that phase does not affect this matter. Such laws have been declared valid by the Supreme Courts of every state which has considered them, and our Supreme Court will in my opinion do likewise. Commission Necessary. If, however, this law should be declared invalid as a whole, there would Immediately arise upon its ruins a stronger and a better one to take its place, for the people will no longer be left to the mercy of grasping corporations. Besides', this contract, unaided by any public utility law, contains more safeguards of the people's rights than is to be found in any franchise under which any public service corporation is now conducting business within our cly. This, however, I ao not regard as the criterion, but it at least shows that some progress has been made. It is my earnest desire that we shall all work together for all are alike interested, add this city undoubtedly needs and wants to obtain natural gas at a forty-cent maximum rate under reasonable conditions. Arrangements have been made, and perhaps others will be made, for public discussion of this question and I welcome from every source constructive suggestions, and as an humble servant of the people will do everything in my power to protect their rights and to obtain for them every proper benefit."

Railroad News

INDIANA CAPITAL AFTERARA1LWAY N. Y. Central Given 2 Weeks to Eliminate the Smoke Nuisance.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.. June 8. The New York Central Lines will be given two weeks to eliminate the smoke nuisance from the Shelby-street roundhouse, under penalty of prosecution by the city, according to a warning given the company by Mayor Shank. A committee representing the South Side Block Association demanded of J. Q. Van Winkle, general manager of the company, and S. K. Dickerson, superintendent of motive power, that the smoke nuisance be abated under the threat that the association would prosecute the railroad company under city ordinance for every day the smoke nuisance continues. The meeting was enlivened by Mayor Shank, who admitted that the city has not been active in pushing prose-

hcutions for smoke ordinance viola

tions against the company because Frank E. McCarthy, a City Councilman, is an employe of the New York Central Lines.

CARD OF THANKS. We desire to express our sincere thanks to our neighbors and friends lor their kindly assistance during the Illness and death of oar beloved husband and father, Edward E. Miller. MRS. EDWARD E. MILLER AND CHILDREN.

IS THIS CITY ON TOP OF GAS FIELD?

In all this discussion about bringing gas from West Virginia it may be possible that Richmond persons are neglecting possibilities closer at home. It tnay be that Richmond is almost on top Df a large ga field. Last July Dennis De Haven, a railroad man, living at South Fifth and L , streets, while drilling for water, struck gas at the depth of 114 feet. This gas well sent out a flame about forty feet In height, burned down the scaffold used for drilling, and, had it not been for the speedy arrival of the fire department, would have burned the house down too, for the well is just outside the kitchen door. Because he did not feel able to bear the expense Mr. De Haven, after having drilled to a depth of 146 feet and having struck gas Bix different times, gave up drilling and had the well capped. It may be possible that there are other locations in the vicinity where gas may be found and if this is the - case.vRteKmdticXs- gas problem can be easily solved. Mr. De Haven intends to open up the gas well some time in the near future.

RIVALRY OF ELKS " FOR HIGH OFFICE

(National News Association) ROCHESTER, N. Y., July 8 With the feeling between the "regulars" and the "insurgents" growing stronger every minute, the session of the Grand Lodge of Elks, convening in this city, promises to be one of many sensations. There are three prominent candidates for the position of Grand Exalted Ruler; and each candidate has his own special corps of boosters, who are doing their utmost for the election of

their respective candidate. Gossip in Elk circles concedes the election of Edward Leach, of the New York City lodge, to the position of Grand Exalted Ruler. J. Cookman Boyd, of Baltimore, is an especially strong candidate against Leach, with J. R. Jones a third competitor in the race. Many concede the election of Charles A. White, of Chicago, as Grand Treasurer. Chicago has not had an office in the Grand Lodge in two years and this argument is winning them scores of supporters. The agitation for the convention in ,3916 is the chief topic in the interest Of Cincinnati Elks in Rochester. IT iPeems practically certain that Denver again will have it next year. Seattle And San Francisco are fighting for it in 1915 and Cincinnati is early in the field to land the reunion in 1916. Because of the intense rivalry between the several candidates and their camps it Is doubtful if the election of the several officers will be completed before late this afternoon.

KISER ON VACATION.

Frank Kiser, stenographer in the

office of Superintendent McCullough, and Chief Clerk Green of the Pennsyl

vania railroad, is off duty on his vacation.

PERSONAL NOTES.

O. V. Porter, train master, went to

Anderson on business today.

Dispatcher J. P. Mungavin of the Pennsylvania returns to his duties Wednesday after spending his vacation. Superintendent McCullough made a business trip along the division today. S. W. Hodgin, division engineer of the Pennsylvania, has returned from a business visit in Pittsburg.

BLAND IS PROMOTED.

A. S. Bland has received the appointment of division engineer with headquarters at Peoria of the Vandalia system. For the last three years Mr. Bland has been assistant division engineer of the Chicago Terminal and has been engaged in track elevation work most of the time in that city.

IN OPERATION AGAIN.

All the industrial plants of Richmond are in operation again after a temporary suspension because of the holidays. The drop in temperature was a most welcome incident to the men employed in the railroad shops for the excessive heat of last week was almost unbearable. ,

STEVENS IS GRANDFATHER.

President George W. Stevens of the Chesapeake and Ohio, is again honored according to information received here. He becomes a grandfather for the second time.

ACCEPTS POSITION.

J. E. Scott, 18 North Twelfth street, has accepted a position as operator for the Northern Pacific railroad company and is now located at Duluth, Minn.

"FOURTH" FATALITY

(National News Association CHICAGO, July 8. The 8 ret Fourth (bf July fatality in Chicago was reported today. Warrea Brookins, 14, died pf a bullet wound in the abdomen. He find a boy companion were examining p revolver on July 4, when the weapon pas accidentally discharged.

HID ALL HIS MONEY

Claiming that he had been robbed of $25 yesterday noon at Eighth and Main streets, Thomas Nichols, a former employe of Easthaven, approached Patrolman Vogelsong and requested that the thief be captured. A $1 bill was seen by the patrolman sticking from Nichols' coat pocket. A search was made and $25.05 in small bills which Nichols had placed in every pocket was found. The man was arrested for public intoxication and in police court this morning was fined $1 and costs by Mayor Zimmerman. In explanation of having the money in every pocket, Nichols stated that he was afraid of pickpockets and that since he was going to his home in Terre Haute where there were a large number of thiefs operating, he thought that if the money was not all in the same place, he would be sure to have some left, if robbed. A gold watch which he claimed had been stolen, was found in his valise.

"It's Cheaper to Move Than -Pay Rent9' Way Some Persons Look at Matter, Says Justice

Greater Part of Suits Filed in Justice of Peace Courts Caused by Non-Payment of Rent.

"The class of people," states Justice Samuel Morgan, "who come to the justice of the the peace court are much the same as those found in other courts, with the exception of those involved in ejection suits. The greater part of all the suits filed are ejection suits, but only a few are tried, the persons generally vacating the house before thg time of the trial. Many of these persons are old offenders, who never pay their rents, wait until a suit is filed, and then move out. With the exception of these, the people coming to the court of a justice of the peace are just about the same as those to be found in the higher courts, and the justice meted out to them is just as fair. The justice of the peace courts of Richmond are a very interesting and also an essential part or the court system. These courts, while their

jurisdiction does not extend over as

great a field as that of the higher courts, are always busy. Three Courts in City. There are three justices of the peace in Richmond: Luther C. Abbott, Sam

uel K. Morgan and Henry C. Chessman, Judge Abbott has served in his present capacity for eleven years, and la very proud of his record, for in that time, of the two or three thousand cases, only one has been appealed. He has one year to serve as justice, and states that be does not expect to run for office again. Jurisdiction is Limited. The jurisdiction of the justice's court is over the following kinds: Ejectment for non-payment of rent; limited jurisdiction in criminal cases, in which they can impose fines, but not imprisonment, except for nonpayment of fines; jurisdiction in sanity inquests, and in state cases in which they are limited to a fine of not more than $3, with costs to be added. Criminal penalties can be imposed if the jurisdiction is sufficient, and if not. the case is bound over to the circuit court and the offenCer committed to the county jail. The court has jurisdiction in garnishee, attachment and replevin cases, in which bonds must be given. The justices of the peace are also authorized to perform marriage ceremonies. All jurisdiction is limited to the township in which the court Is situated, and all cases must be brought to the court. All cases must be for less than two hundred dollars principal, although the interest added may exceed this amount.

LOCAL LAWYERS TO ATTEND CONVENTION The annua meeting of the State Bar association will convene in Indianapolis at ten o'clock Wednesday morning and hold sessions until Thursday night. Several members of the organization who reside in Richmond will attend the convention. Among these will be John L. Rupe, who is vice president of the association, Walter G. Butler, Charles E. Shiveley and Ray Shiveley. The meeting will be held at the Country club, five miles from Indianapolis, and the program arranged assures a most interesting session. Papers will be read by Samuel Cook and Harry Sheridan. The latter will speak on points of the bankruptcy laws. The r.nnual address will be delivered by Hon. William J. Calhoun, a noted barrister. , Business sessions and the election of officers for the ensuing year will compose part of the program. Buffet lunches will be served to the wives and families of the visiting lawyers, but the banquet which will be held on the last night at the Columbia hotel will be attended by members of the asso-

jciation only.

C, B, CLASS HAS

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MEMBERSHIP

Rapid Growth Is Attributed to the Spirit of Equality. With a membership of seventy-two, secured in the four months since its organization, the W. C. B. class of the Central Christian church has attracted the attention of Churches of this denomination all over the country. Only a short time ago, Mrs. George Chrisman, 29 South Eleventh street, founder and teacher of the class, received a request -from the Christian. Board of Publication in St. Louis asking for a picture of the class and the history cf its growth. The W. C. B. is a Bible class, composed of married women of all ages, which meets each Sunday morning in the Commercial Club rooms. Mrs. 'Chrisman. organized the class on March 3 with a membership of fiftytLree. The present enrollment is 125. The rapid growth of the organization is attributed by Mrs. Chrisman to the spirit of equality and democracy which prevails among the members. "Rich and poor, old and young are treated as social equals," said Mrs. Chrisman. "Each person who attends the class is met at the door with a welcome, and leaves with a cordial invitation to return. The teachers and the officers make a point of recognizing every member of the class when they meet on the streets. This attitude and the earnest work of the officers, has caused the class to grow as nothing else would have done." Flowers for the sick and visits from the members also help make membership in the class attractive. Mrs. Chrisman and the president, Mrs. Ross Robinson, will entertain the class at 706 South C street, Friday afternoon from 2 until 5 o'clock. A program is being arranged by the social committee.

MUCH

SICKNESS

SCHOO

L LAST YEAR

According to Report 11,494 Days Lost By Illness of Students.

According to the semi-annual report of Miss Ella Winchester, secretary of the board of school trustees, 11,494 days were lost by the 3,667 pupils of the city schools from sickness. This was due, Miss Winchester says, to the presence in the city of contagious diseases, scarlet fever and measles. The report shows that in the last year there were 2.051 boys and 2,006 girls enrolled in the schools. In tardiness the pupils wasted 9,584 minutes in 1,646 cases, making an average time of almost six minutes to each case. In the six months there were reported fifty-one cases of corporal punishment and fifty-nine cases of truancy. The visitors at the school numbered 999.

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OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE. The class has the following officers and committees: Mrs. Ross Robinson, president; Mrs. Charles Roland, vicepresident; Mrs. Glen Whitesell and Mrs. Fannie Lang, secretaries; Mrs. J. C. Thomas, treasurer; Flower committee, Mrs. Fred Strauss; Social, Mrs. Omer Kauffman; membership, Mrs. Theodore Gist; devotions, Mrs. H. G. Leonard; assistant teacher, Mrs. P. T. McLellan.

MOTORCYCLIST KILLED (National News Association) PITTSBURG, July 8. In a mad spurt to pass a rival in the second heat of a two-mile free-for-all at the motordrome here last night, Hugh C.

Warner of New York lost control of his machine, crashing into the top posts of the saucer track and was killed. After the body of Warner had been removed the evening's program was completed.

RUMELY STOCK DROPS NEW YORK, July 8. Rumely common and preferred stocks closed yesterday on stock exchange at the lowest figures in the history of the Indiana corporation. Common sold for 16 while preferred dropped to 38.

"BE GAME" J.

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MUSIC!

MUSIC!

8 1-3 Cents per copy, this week only. Join Music Club for Rate. Costs One Dollar for 12 pieces (all kinds of music). WALTER RUNGE Ask for Catalogue. 23 North 9th St. Tel. 1948

The silver service means so much to the dining table. Have you the full equipment of silver that your home demands for beauty? We have a most attractive variety of silver in beautiful and exclusive designs. We offer every piece you require for service, singly or in complete outfits, at prices that will meet your approval.

Promptly at 8:00 O'clock TomorrowWednesday Morning we will start

GUEAMP

In Onr Ready-to-wear Beprtmenil, On the Second Floor NOTHING ESCAPES THIS PRICE CUTTING ATTACK. Every dollar you' spend will buy at least two dollars worth of desirable merchandise in Ladies', Blisses" and Children's Ready-to-Wearables. At such a price sacrifice why wait until August when vacation time is about over. Here are only a few of the many we might mention :

LOT NO. 1 Ladies Percale House Dresses good values at $1.00, plain and trimmed styles

LOT NO. 2 Ladies $1.25 Gingham and Percale House Dresses, well made of good washable materials

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LOT NO. 3 Ladies' $3.00, $3.50 and $4.00 Fine Lisle Tissue Ginghams and Linene One Piece Wash Dresses, new styles, nicely trimmed with laces, embroidery and

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L0TN0.4 . Ladies Ratine, Linen, Silk Gingham, Voile, Seersucker and Madras. $5.00 and $6.00 Dresses from our regular stock, beautifully trimmed Colored Wash Dresses made in latest styles

LOT NO. 5 Fine Colored Wash Dresses, selling up to $7.50, made of Bordered Voiles, Embroidered Lawn, Fine All Linen, Cotton Corduroy and Fine Madras, newest styles, all sizes, now

L0TN0.6 Ladies All White Lingerie Dresses, selling up to $6.00, made of finevoiles, lace trimmed, the right kind of dresses for the hot days, only

LOT NO. 7 All Ladies White Wash Dresses priced from $6.00 to $10.00. Well made, daintily trimmed as well as the more elaborate all over embroidered models, some trimmed with colors, others all white. Choice

L0TN0.8 AH our Ladies White Dresses from $10 to $1 7.75. The finest voiles, all over laces and embroideries. The best chance of the season to own a fine Lingerie Dress at a cheap price

LOT NO. 9 Misses and Juniors two-piece Wash Suits of Linen, Pique, white and colors, made in Balkan, Norfolk and Middy styles, $5, $6 and $7.50 dresses, now

LOT NO. 10 V. Ladies $10 to $25 Silk Pongee and White Serge Coats. This lot will not last long

LOT NO. 11 Black Taffeta, Messaline, Moire and Corded Silk Coats for Ladies", goods that sold up to $25.00, modest styles and two-toned effects. All bargains

LOT NO. 12 , Ladies White Wool Serge, Eponge, and Bedford Cord Jacket Suits, satin lined, well tailored, $15.00 to $30.00 suits, new styles. How is this price -at this time of year?- .

LOT NO. 13 Ladies and Misses Light Weight Woolen Coats, all our regular stock of $10, $15, $20 and $25 Serges, Eponges, Bedford and Whipcords, elegant mantailored stylish Coats, none but this year's models H Price $10.00 Coats for $5.00 $15.00 Coats for $7.50 $20.00 Coats for. $10.00 $25.00 Coats for..... $12.50

LOT NO. 14 All Children's Silk and Wool Jackets, 2 to 1 4 year sizes, light weight Spring Coats, selling from $2.50 to $15.00 V? Price Buy one now while you can save onehalf, for early fall wear.

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