Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 38, Number 208, 10 July 1913 — Page 2

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1913

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TEACHIHG OF SEX HYGIENEFAVORED Dr. Johnston, President of School Board, Says There Is Need Here

"I am In favor of teaching sex hygiene in the schools of Richmond," said Dr. M. F. Johnston, president of the city board of education, today, speaking of the movement that is sweeping the country, and of the Chicago board of education's action when it voted yesterday afternoon to make eex hygiene a regular course in the high school of that city. "I believe that there is need for such instruction here in Richmond. Very few people realize this as do the physicians, to whose attention such matters are brought most forcibly. "I see no reason for such unwillingness and modesty in the discussion of these matters, and I am sure that more knowledge of sex hygiene on the part of the young people will greatly lessen social diseases." Dr. Johnston thought that the proper time for instruction of this kind "was not in the grades among smaller children, but during the period of adolesence, and in the high schools. Inspectors May Instruct. While it is not probable that courses in sex hygiene would be made a part of the curriculum in the city schools, this year, he said, that it might well be done by the school inspectors. These inspectors make regular visits to the different schools, examining children to guard against epidemics. It would be possible for them either to give lectures at the time of their regular visits or give a special course at each school. Chicago Takes Lead. It was only after a long and bitter fight that the Chicago board of education decided to lead other municipalities of the country in making sex hygiene a regular course in the high school curriculum. The resolution Jlnally adopted, after three weeks' of discussion, provides for a sex, hygiene course in the high school and lectures in the elementary schools. Course is Required. Attendance at a course of lectures dealing with this problem has for several years been one of the requirements for graduation in the State university of Indiana and other of the state's schools of higher learning. These courses run throughout the year, being held once each week. The instruction deals with the general care of the body to keep it healthy. In addition a series of special lectures for men and women are given by sex hygiene experts. A number of women physicians from the larger cities spend considerable time each spring traveling to different universities and colleges giving these lectures to the young women.

Railroad News

METHODS TO CHECK

TICKET "SCALPERS

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Question to Be Discussed By Central Passenger Association. The question of formulating methods to check fraudulent schemes used by railroad ticket 'scalpers" is one of the principal topics to be considered before the close of the monthly meeting of the Central Passenger Association, which convened in Chicago yesterday. It is charged that acids are used to remove names from tickets and that forgeries are frequently committed. The rail lines have maintained an anti-scalping bureau for several years and through its efforts a number of persons have been prosecuted. Recently, it is said, numerous complaints have been made concerning the manipulation by scalpers of tickets from New York to St. Loula, containing stop-over privileges in Chicago. A special effort will be made to eradicate this evil.

BRILLIANT FUTURE FOR PLAYER PIANO

The brilliant t j.re of the player piano is predicted by Henry Gennett, president of the Starr Piano company. Mr. Gennett estimates that this form of piano will make heavy inroads upon the piano trade, probably to the extent of one-third or one-half. A remarkable increase is predicted for this popular musical instrument. Pianos will be Finaller in the future, Mr. Gennett believes. The July "Piano Trade": contains an article on the Richmond piano factory. Among some of the interesting facts concerning the Starr factory given in the publication are: Number of acres covered by the plant, 36; area of factory in square feet, 315,793; combined capacity of dry kilns, 1,722,950; number of distributing warerooms, 27; number of workmen In factory, 750; number of men in sales organization, 400; number of styles manufactured, 52; yearly capacity of factory, 15,000; average dally shipment, 50; date of founding, 1872. - In speaking of Henry Gennett the piano magazine says: "He is also engaged in every good work in his town, and what he has done for the betterment of life in Richmond in the application of life's ideals would take a larger article than this to outline. If there is any movement in the town that will minister to the good, the comfort or to the pleasure of the people, Henry Gennett is in it up to his neck and ears. That is why he is held in such universal esteem in his home community. The people swear by Henry Gennett, and look with pride upon the Starr Piano factory as the great vital feature of that pretty town and assuredly it is."

RAILROADS TO POST BILLS OH POSITION

Many notices published by the railroad companies involved in the probable coming strike will be posted in Richmond soon. The notices give the public the position maintained by the railroads in the controversy. They are in bulletin form and are printed in red and black ink on pieces of cardboard two feet long. The statement is headed "An Authorized Statement to the Public," and is signed by Elisha Lee, chairman of the conference board representing the fifty railroads involved, is as follows: The bulletin is as follows: "The conductors and trainmen have asked for increases in pay of $17,000r 000, or 20 per cent per annum, and the railroads have refused to grant any increases for the reason that the wages now paid these employes are liberal in many cases they are excessive. "The conductors and trainmen of the eastern railroads received increases of $30,000,000 per annum in 1910, according to President Lee, of the trainmen's brotherhood. As the wages of these employes now approximate some $85,000,000 in a year, their total wages prior to the 1910 increase must have been $55,000,000 or $60,000,000. "It appears, therefore, from Presi

dent Lee's own estimate, that the traimen and conductors in 1910 received an annual increase in wages of 50 per cent. "Yet in spite of this, they are now asking for $17,000,000 or 20 per cent per annum additional. The engineers in 1912 were given an

! annual increase of $2,000,000 and in

May, 1913, the firemen received an advance of $3,750,000 per annum. "If the roads granted the increase now asked by the trainmen and conductors, it would mean that in three years increases in pay to employes in train service would amount to $52,000,000 per annum, which is equivalent to placing on these properties a lien of $1,040,000,000 of 5 per cent securities, having preference over first mortgage bonds. "Wages of railroad labor can only

I be paid out of the funds received by

the railroads for services performed. If these wages absorb a constantly increasing proportion of the receipts from this sole source of revenue, it is obvious that the public must pay the bill in the end. "The Question the public has to answer is: " 'How long shall this process of increases be allowed to continue unchecked?' "

A PLEA OF GUILTY

(Palladium Special) EATON, O., July 10. E. C. Earle, indicted for forgery, entered a plea of guilty in court this morning, and will receive a sentence next Monday morning. Earle, who is a well educated man, claims to be a graduate of Columbia university, and says that Earle is only an assumed name. He stated this morning that he has many wealthy relatives In the East, who. would be greatly humiliated should they learn that he had been arrested for passing bad checks. By going under an assumed name he hopes to keep them ignorant of his troubles, at least for some time, since fee has not been in close touch for a Mew years. Since his. arrest he has been spending the time in jail reading. He reads the Literary Digest and the works of Classical authors in preference to the topular fiction.

Palladium Want Ads Pay.

"DARN" NOT PROFANE RULES JUDGE ABBOTT

The slang word, "darn," is not profanity, according to the decision made by Special Judge Abbott this morning in the case of Alfred Brooks, charged with profanity by Mary Rittenhouse, owner of the ground and buildings in which the Nixon paper mill was formerly located. Brooks was found not guilty of the charge. "Although I never studied for the ministry," said Brooks this morning, "I have always been careful never to swear or allow profanity among my workmen. I said "darn' several times in my conversation with Mrs. Rittenhouse." An argument was started between the two several days ago about dirt which Brooks hauled to the paper mill property from a cellar at North Sixth and D streets. Brooks removed the dirt after Mrs. Rittenhouse filed affidavits against him for profanity and malicious trespass. Judge Abbott ruled that the word "darn" is not profane and may be used in an argument with a woman without fear of any action on the part of the law.

These Youngsters Benefited by Free Ice Fund

FINED FOR SELLING

SPOILED SAUSAGES!

FUNERAL SERVICES.

' ! Jasper Roberts, a dork at the groeery of Allen Coggeahall. 412 North West Third strevt. was f.r.ed l arcl costs in -.olioo -oirt this morning for selling ppoilt-d saus.ipe to Ro Stafford, ton of Frank Stafford, au insurance agnt riding at 421 r-nrl strtHt. Roberts pload-d not uiity to tho charpo of selling utihol. nwif foo ls last Tus!.iy in jiolK' ootsrt, ati-1 ss found guiity by Jmii' Mlttt. who asst-ssed him she minimum fin- The sausage as sold to youtit; fimSord last wek. Robe rt cl.iiir.s that ihc- sijp; 'y of "welner wurst" hud arrivtd j.t a short time bofor- Stafford oanu' in As he whs ery bi.y, Kob rts claim. he plaotd the saui-tcos in u refriKr.itor without tunnning thrni. The aif.davit nKi'nst Uo'jt'.ts was filed by rharles Flo'k, dairy um puro food ir.sSH-otors. F!o.k stHto t Ii t he will watch tnis oiui.;:on und j,ro.cuto whenever t'ircumtnntvH jutif.

The above children are those of Mrs. White, 315Vs North A street, who have been beneficiaries of the Palladium's free ice fund. The baby was quite ill but now the little chap gets cool milk he is improving rapidly. This family is only one of many who are being helped by the free ice furnished by the Palladium through the generosity of its readers. Won't you help the good work along with a little contribution. Mrs. White is a hard working and deserving woman, whose husband deserted her eight months ago.

BALKAN WAR CLOSE IS NOWJXPECTED Russia and France to Lend a Hand in Bringing a New Peace.

(National News Association) ST. PETERSBURG, July 10. Foreign Minister Savanoss announced today that Bulgaria, in order to prevent further bloodshed in the Balkans, had placed herself unreservedly in the hands of Russia. It is believed the war will be speedily brought to a close.

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FRANCE LENDS A HAND. VIENNA, July 10. France today agreed to carry on negotiations on behalf of Bulgaria with Servla, Greece and Montenegro in favoi of peace. A telegram from Sofia stated that the Bulgarian government is anxious to conclude peace immediately.

SF'BS CLAIM VICTORY. BEL' -.ADE, July 10. Claims of another overwhelming victory against Bulgarians was made here by the Servian government. It was officially announced that the Servians and the Montenegrins have occupied Radovitch, putting to flight the entire southern wing of the Bulgarian army. The Bulgarians are fleeing toward Plashovitza pursued by the Serbs. The Bulgarian losses are reported to be 6,000 killed and wounded. The Greeks have occupied Strumnitza, on the Strumnitza river. Strumnitza is 45 miles south of Istib; Radovitch is 23 miles north of Strumnitza.

City Statistics

Judge Fox will go to Winchester Saturday to rule on a motion to quash indictments against Walter Brinkley, constable, and Deputy Prosecutor Wesley Smith of Winchester. They are charged with bribery and were indicted by the Randolph county grand jury. Judge Fox was appointed to act as special judge in the case because Constable Smith is a relative of Judge Engle, Judge of Randolph circuit court. The motion to quash the indictments allege that the facts in the first count of the indictment do not constitute a public offense and that the charges in other ways are improperly drawn. The officials, it is alleged, offered not to prosecute or arrest Edward Linkensdorfer for gambling for the sum of $40 per month. Linkensdorfer was running a gambling place in Randolph county at the time and was summoned before the grand jury for doing so. He there implicated the constable and deputy prosecutor.

ASKS RICHMOND MEN TO ATTENDSESSION Michael Confers With Ministers About Missionary Movement.

DEMANDS THAT MRS CLARK BE RELEASED

Mrs. Sarah Hamilton appar-d at the office of Sheriff Bayer this afternoon and demanded that he rolease her siter, Mrs. Eldora Clark from the Home for Friendless Women. "Unless you have her released 1 will open the doors myself, said Mrs. Hamilton. Mrs. Clark was committed to the Home last Thanksgivng. She is feeble minded. Mrs. Clark's testimony before the grand jury resulted in an indictment being returned against Charles

j Shoop for criminal assault. Shoop is

now serving" a sentence for burglary. An attempt is being made to have her confined in a home for feeble minded women. This action will be opposed by Mrs. Hamilton.

Mr. Michael, of Chicago, representing the Laymen's Missionary Movement, conferred with about twenty ministers and laymen at the Y. M. C. A. last night regarding a missionary conference. The Laymens Missionary Movement of this country is planning a conference at Lake Geneva at which more than 700 delegates from churches of all creeds are expected. This city being one of the leaders, and having had the district conference here last fall, Mr. Michael is trying to get a number of delegates from the local churches. It is probable that at least twelve will attend the conference. It was decided to ask Newcastle to entertain the next District meeting some time during the winter.

ENGLE APPOINTED

The troubles of Charles D and Laura Flemming will not be heard before Judge Fox, a change of Judge having been asked and Judge Engle of the Randolph county court being appointed. Attorney Johnson censured the counsel for Mrs. Flemming, alleging that he had been gossiping about Mrs. Flemming. Mrs. Flemming is asking a divorce from her husband and the defendant in the suit filed a complaint against his wife for property on the farm, owned by her in Dayton town-

t ship.

Mrs. Flemming alleges that the property belongs to her although her husband alleges that he has given his services and worked faithfully on the farm for several years and is entitled to some compensation. He declares he loves his wife and would like to live with her again.

The Richmond funeral services of the late I. M. Rideaour r held at 3 o'clock Tuefcd&y afternoon at the hone. His only rrainir.t brother, Klitha Rtdenour, of Liberal. Mo., an4 T. M. Ridenour. of Port Morgan. CoL. wtre prrent, al many relatives and friends from Indiana and Ohio. !?rices -e opened by a duet. Mrs. D IX Ramsey and Mrs. Ray IjrunJtr singing. " There's a wiiene in God's mercy Like the wideness of the sea." Kev. U K. 1 arker. pastor of First M K church, re a it the scripture least n and Kev. V. 11- Kreeland. Supt. of liiihmoiiii district, offered prayer. Kev. J. K Kadcliff. a former pator. no of tliwood, lntl . ri dd the obituary and r.ia.ie M ine touching remarks. .!os.ini with the cripture test "Servant of Gi'd. Well done " Rev. J A Sargent, of Indiana Conference, a former presiding elder at Mr Ridenour old home, and througU wln'in he had placed . number of bec.ilots for collcves. Methodist homes, etc.. deliver d a pl'n!td eulogy lit Mr. Kid.iiour'. life and character. Kev H. K. I'arktT ren.1 a fitting tribute fn it! the official N-ard of First M. M ehurch. and two remarkable 'Vonfessit ns of faith," recently dictated Ly Mr. Ridenour to his wife, expressing his strong laith in God and hl Sa- , vicr and eompleto forivene for all , who ever did him wrong. ; "Shall we tiather at the HiverT" aud ! "Sweet live aud Rye'' were sung and i Rev. Henry Luring made the clobiu prayer and pronounced the benediction. The remains of the late I. M. Ridenour were taken on Wednesday morning to College Corner. Ohio, for burial. Funeral in the Methodist churrh in which are two memorial windows for his parents. Mrs. I. I). Ramsey and Mrs. Ray Ixnj;tHcker of Richmond, sang "Shall Wo Gather at the River?" and "Face to Fare." Rv. 11. H Farker. pastor of the First M. E. church, Richmond, read the scripture lesson and Rev. T. J. Scull, pasttor cf M. E. church, Colltge Corner, led iu prayer, i Rev. J. F. Radcliffe, of El wood, Ind., I read the obituary and made a tew remarks on "Home." Rev. Dr. J. A. Sargeant, an old friend of the Ridenour

family, delivered the funeral discourse, j caying "We are not ignorant of the i happy state of Hro. Ridenour, and gav i words of comfort to his bereaved companion and to his bereaved brothers, i At the grave the K. of P. ritual was ! given by a delegation from the lodge

' of Uberty. Ind. Rev. Parker gave some ' further scripture reading and dismles-

i ed the people with prayer, j Richmond pallbearers John Shroyler, Henry Couring. Edgar Hlatt, Evcrjett Lemon, C. A. Gaar, Dr. U. D. G.

Ewing. College Corner pallbearers D. C. Brookbank, Dr. H. M. Egolf, R. M. White, Monroe Freeman, Rer. C. W. Whitman, Sherman Bros. Richmond pallbearers served as honorary pallbearers at College Corner.

14 I TRY COOPER'S j BLEND COFFEE ! For 8ale at

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Deaths and Funerals. JOXES Mrs. Clara Carpenter Jones, 29, died at 724 South Ninth street Wednesday evening. The funeral will be held at Tampicc- Ohio, Saturday morning at ten o'clock. Rev. Sampson will officiate. Friends may call at any time.

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JACK JOHNSON TO RESIDE IN FRANCE

HAVRE, France, July 10. "I have determined never to return to the United States. "My future home will be in Paris." This statement was made by Jack Johnson, negro pugilist, under sentence for trafficing white women, who eluded the United States authorities and who arrived here today on the 6teamshlp Corinthia,

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TROUBLE IN COURT

Leroy Morrow Peek, 11 months old, is causing considerable trouble in the Wayne circuit court. The child was adopted October 8, 1912, by Hazel and Roy Peek, after it had been purported to the court that the adoption was with its mother's consent. A fewweeks ago Hazel Hawekotte, mother of the child, requested the court to grant her permission to take the child to its original home for a visit. Judge Fox did so and the child stayed with

j his mother for more than two weeks, j Yesterday Mr. and Mrs. Peek, the 1 child's adopted parents, appeared in I court and asked for the child. The

; court ordered the child then returned

to them. This was done and Mrs. Peek obtained the child and left for Orleans, led., yesterday noon. A habeas corpus suit was filed by the mother of th child alleging that the adoption proceedings were not legitimate as the child had been represented to be a dependent and neglected one which is

false, according to the mother. Mrs.

Hawekotte alleges that the adopted parents are not fit guardians to have her child's custtody. Before the habeas corpus papers could be served on Mrs. Peek she had left Richmond with the child. The case will be contested. Another suit was filed to have the adoption order of the court set aside on the grounds that the action was improper because of the manner in which the facts were presented to the court.

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Ant Tunnels. South American ants have beeu known to construct a runnel fully three miles in length.

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9x12 Rugs, worth $5.50Sale price

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Wilton Rugs, worth $44

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Remember, Sale Starts Today

Dining Tables, Buffets, Dining Chairs, Davenports, Dressers, Beds, Library Tables, Gas Ranges and everything for the house at equal bargain prices, Thursday, July 10. J. B. Holthouse 530 MAIN STREET

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