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II CAN LEAVE POSTS .Secretary Tebbitts Advises Them to Leave Country If They Want to. jNO WORD FROM BRYAN State Secretary, However, Advises Other Missionaries to Leave Mexico. Mrs. Imelda A. Tebbitts, wife of (Charles E. Tebbitts, secretary of the Friends Board of Foreign Missions, stated today that the board had given ( all their missionaries the privilege to I leave their posts in Mexico at any ! time they considered it necessary. So j far none of the posts in Mexico has : been left unoccupied and no branch of i the work has ben allowed to drop. Mr. I jTebbitts has communicated with the authorities at Washington and has 'asked tfrelr advice as to what would be the most advisable course to pur sue, but there have been no replies'! received during the last few days. Mr. ,Teibitts. Js now in North Carolina attending a yearly meeting. f RECALL MISSIONARIES i In Mexico, Is Bryan's Advice to AsI sociated Reformed Church. ) ANDERSON, S. C, Aug. 5. The suggestion has been made to Dr. F. .'Y. Pressby, secretary of the board of Missions of the Associated Reformed .Presbyterian church, by William J. Bryan, secretary of state, it is reported here, that it would be wise to .r all missionaries now in Mexico ' eturn at once to the United States in view of the conditions in that country. t It is understood that the telegram from the secretary conveys the impression that the department fears Ame rsnaaciiernetaoinetaoinununnun Americans are in danger if they remain in Huerta's country. The missionaries of this church now Jn Mexico are Dr. H. E. Bressly and wife. Miss Lucy Stevenson, Miss Gettis, Rev. J. H. Dale, Mrs. Hunter, Dr. H. McMaster, Mrs. Dale and several others. MULEFOOT HOGS AT THE FESTIVAL HERE One of the features of the live stock exhibit at the Fall Festival this year will be the group of mule-foot hogs, which will be exhibited by Steven Kuth, a well known farmer and gardener. This unusual breed of hogs has a solid hoof like a mule instead of the ordinary cloven hoof of the more common breeds of hogs. Although Its existence has dated from the time of Aristotle, there has been no effort until recently to introduce it to general use among stock raisers. A farm for the purpose of breeding' these aniiinals for sale has been established at Ada, Ohio, in Hardin county, and it was from this farm that Mr. Kuth procured his hogs which he will put on exhibit. The foot of this particular hog is neat, solid, short, and ra ther email Knf cttrmcr Tf fa alfin rlnlmpii they are cholera proof. ADOPT ' f E On the Death of the Late H. C. Kauffman. At the meeing of the city council last evening a resolution, drawn by (City Clerk Bescher, Councilman Bartel and City Attorney Bond was adopted on the death of the late Harry C. Kaufman, councilman from the sixth ward. The resolution follows: Whereas. Death has removed from our midst our esteemed friend and colaborer Harry C. Kauffman, councilman from the Sixth ward: And, whereas, Mr. Kauffman was a man of character who had at all times high ideals, and who was strivipg at 11 times to put them into effect; a man of unimpeachable honesty, conBcientiaous in all his dealings with his fellowmen, having a high regard for the rights of others. Therefore be it resolved, that in his death we have sustained the loss of a friend whose fellowship it was an honor and a pleasure to enjoy; that we bear willing testimony to his virtues, to his unquestioned honest and stainless life, and that we extend to his be"feaved family and mourning friends, over whom sorrow has hung her sable mantle, our heartfelt condolence and tray that infinite goodness may bring Speedy relief to their burdened hearts, and Inspire them with the consolation that hope in futurity and faith in God live even In the shadow of the tomb. EIGHTY APPLY FOR CHAUTAUQUA SITES More than eighty persons have made reservations for camp sites at (he Chautauqua grounds, according to Statements given out at headquarters. Ed Shera says that the applications for locations indicate that more people will camp on the grounds than ver before. Inquiries nave been coming in; from all the surrounding towns from persons who have never camped on the -rminria hut whft wiah to fin sn this r - fear. Reservations will be opened to

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Latest photograph of Evelyn Nesbit the estranged wife of Harry Kendall Thaw. Thaw is now serving a life sentence in Matteawan as a result of killing Stanford White, the architect, with whom Mrs. Thaw had confessed she had been friendly. Mrs. Thaw recently went to England, where she made her first appearance on the stage since the tragedy of six years ago. She has now returned to America to continue her success in the American theatres. She has announced that she no longer wishes to be known by the name of Thaw, but prefers to be called her maiden name, Evelyn Nesbit. POLICE SAVE LIFE OF ABUSEDCRIPPLE William Groff Arrested Before He Could Shoot His Terrorized Wife. Calmly waiting for his son to return with his shotgun in order that he could take it from him and shoot his wife, Williaf Groff, well known to the police, terrified his crippled wife into a hysterical condition yesterday afternoon. Groff's son did not return until after the police had been notified of the conditions in the home and arrested the 'man. He was fined $10 and costs and sentenced to the county jail for ten days by Mayor Zimmerman this morning. Groff was intoxicated and is said to have been so for some time, constantly abusing his wife and son, who is also a cripple. When Groff came Rome yesterday, he announced to Mrs. Groff that he intended to shoot her and asked for his shotgun. Young Groff had taken it to go hunting, but Groff secured several shells from an upstairs room, keeping Mrs. Groff with him in order that she could not call for help. The police believe that their opportune arrival is all that saved Groff from carrying out his threat as he had several times said he would get rid of his family, but had never before attempted to carry out his threats. The only charge placed against him this morning was Intoxication. He has been in police court before for beating his wife while under the influence of liquor and has been fined several times for intoxication. COPS FIND COAT i The child's coat which was found Saturday at Third and North D streets has not been claimed and is being kept at police headquarters until the owner calls. It is a small white coat and ; the size which would be worn by a J two-year-old child, the police believe. MOTHER TAKES HER The mother and brother of Clemma ! Bishop, the fifteen-year-old Eaton girl who was caught here Sunday In an at tempt to elope with Chester Hecathorn of Streeter, Illinois, came here last night and took the girl home with them. Hecathorn left last night for Streeter, where he is employed on a farm. PROGRESS ON THE LAYING OF MAINS The gas main which will convey natural gas to this city from West Virginia, has been constructed to the reservoir, three miles northeast of the city. It is expected to be completely laid within a few weeks. The main was laid in sections, and the section north of here will be laid into the city i, within twa weeks, it Is reported

DISHONEST ICEMAN FINED THEN RE-EM PLO YED AGAIN

Otto Rettig Blames Patrons of 19 Year Old Irvin Meade For Contributing to the Youth's Disgrace. As a result of the prosecution of Irvin Meade, a nineteen year old driver in the employe of the Union Ice company, for embezzlement, it is thought that the citizens who are patrons of the ice company will be better protected against dishonest ice deliverymen. Otto Rettigg, proprietor of the ice plants, had Meade prosecuted, charging that he sold ice for cash, which is a violation of the company's rules, and then kept the money. Rettig blames many of the patrons of the company for the dishonesty of the deliverymen, and he submitted a list of people who had paid Meade cash or traded beer to him for ice. Meade came here from Virginia several months ago and has been employed by the ice company since then. He was regarded as one of the most trustworthy men on the force and it was j not until Saturday that his dishonesty i was discovered. He was short 1200 : pounds of ice, which he had received money for and could not account for to the company. He then admitted to j Mr. Rettig that he has been selling ice for cash to seventeen prominent residents of South Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets and has been making between $1.50 and $2.00 extra each day through dishonest practice. Patrons Are Blamed. Rettig blames the patrons, many of AUTO OF DR. IS STOLEN Doors Were Forced and Machine Taken Without Any Alarm Being Given No Clue to Daring Thieves. CAR iS FOUND. Dr. Townsend found the automobile stolen from him near Cedar Springs, late this afternoon. The machine was badly damaged, having been run into a tree. No trace of the thieves has been found. The machine was located by a resident of New Paris. It was turned over in a ditch, and the axles and springs were badly twisted. The wind shield was broken. The damage will total several hundred dollors. An automobile belonging to Dr. E. E. Townsend, 124 South Fifteenth street, was stolen this morning from the Townsend garage in the rear of the home and had not been recovered up to a late hour this afternoon. The police are now looking for the thieves, for they believe there were

PROGRAM ANNOUNCED FOR BIG CENTERVILLE EVENT

Attorneys T. J. Study and F. G. White, of Richmond, Principal Speakers At Old Settlers' Picnic. Pres. Joseph Commons of the Old Settlers' association, announced that the program for the annual gathering in Centerville, August 16, has been (completed. The numbers which have been secured are as follows: 12 o'clock dinner. Music Cooper's band. Grouping of oldest settlers for a photograph. 1:30 o'clock Call to order by the president, Joseph Commons. Invocation by the Rev. Mr. Willis of Centerville. FINED FOR DRAWING REVOLVERS WIFE L. N. Hornbeck Also Knocked Down By L. Brehm, Who Protected Woman Leslie M. Hornbeck, who drew a revolver on his young wife yesterday at North Third and D streets, was fined $1 and costs in police court this morning. He was held on four charges assault and battery, intoxication, carrying concealed weapons and pointing a weapon at his wife. He was given the ine for assault and battery, but the other charges may be held against him if his conduct is unsatisfactory to the police in the future. Hornbeck and his wife have been having trouble and have lived apart for three weeks. While intoxicated yesterday afternoon, he met her on the Do ran bridge, and became abusive. Lewis Brehm, a barber, intervened for the young woman and knocked Hornbeck to the sidewalk twice. The latter then drew a revolver on Mrs. Hornbeck. who called to Brehm to help. While she held the intoxicated man, she took . the' gun away from him. It was used as evidence in police court this morning, causing confusion among those present, as it was fully loaded when brought in. for examination. ----- .

whom he says, approach the drivers asking them if they can not get the ice cheaper if they pay cash for it. As only tickets are accepted, the drivers seldom torn any cash receipts over to the company. In this way the men can easily defraud the company. Meade says that after he had accepted the first cash payment other people came to him with such offers and

' finally he had all he could furnish ! without running too great a risk. One woman admitted to Rettig yesterday that she often gave beer for ice, explaining that it "made the ice cheaper." Meade was given a small fine, $5.00 and costs. Boy Get Job Back. The iceman paid this and Rettig then told him to go back to work, after the youth had made a public promise to inform on any other icemen who are engaged in a similar form of embezzlement. j Rettig explained to the court that the ice c mpnay and not the icemen receive t' e blame for short weight ice. He i lso explained the different ways in which the men defraud the company and the patrons. The company allows each man a certain shortage of ice, for loss in chipping and melting. Some of the men report high- . er shortages and sell the extra ice. ! Another way is to give short weight, chipping a 200 pound cake of ice into five pieces which are sold as 60 pounds ; each. Some of the men even steal the tickets from the patrons he said, j many people having complained that tickets calling for 100 pounds had been i taken from the ice books when only 50 pounds was asked for and delivered TOWNSEND FROM GARAGE more than one, but as yet no tangible clew has been found. The machine was used by Dr. Townsend until a late hour last night and it is known to have been in the garage until after midnight. Neighbors state that at five o'clock this morning it was not there. The theft was discovered by the Townsends at eight o'clock and an investigation was begun at once. Lock Was Not Broken. The lock of the garage was not broken, but had been sprung by forcing the doors. The tracks of the machine show that it was driven south to B street and east from there. 4o, five passenger, painted gray. The front tires were smooth, but both rear tires were rough to prevent skidding. Both the 1912 and 1913 licenses were on the machine. The new license, which was suspended in the rear, was "13503," while the old one, in front of the car, was "Ind. 0S76." Chief of Police Gormon has had circulars printed and has notified police in surrounding towns to be watching for the thieves. Report of the secretary, Walter Ratliff. Music Cooper's band. Address T. J. Study Richmond. Reading Miss Julia Barrows. Music Cooper's band. Address Frederick G. Wnite, Richmond. Music Cooper's band. Reading Miss Altha Gaar. Benediction. One number remains to be secured, which will be given just before the benediction. President Commons and members of .the executive committee are expecting ten thousand old settlers and their friends to be present. The association was formed June 5, 1859. The reason for holding this year's gathering at Centerville instead of in Glen Miller park was that many persons wanted it held as near the center of the county as possible. ROBINSON ELECTED AS NEWPRESIDENT Morton Park Association's Finances Are Satisfac tory, Report Shows. H. T. Robinson was elected president of the Morton Lake and Park company at the election of officers and directors last night. He succeeds Richard Sedgwick, who was named vicepresident for the coming year. Other officers elected were W. H. Romey, treasurer, and Charles Jordan, secretary. Previous to the election of officers, the stockholders met and elected six new directors: George Seidel, Alonzo M. Gardner, and James A. Carr were placed on the board for a period of three years; George H. Eggemeyer, E. M. Haas arid E. G. Hill were elected for a term of two years. Report of Treasurer. The treasurer's report showed receipts amounting to 130 535.81, with $30,336.25 disbursements. All but about $3,000 had been collected on the 334 shares sold during the last year. Richard Sedgwick, chairman of the committee on grounds, gave a detailed report on the work which has been 1 Continued on Page Toree)

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MRS. HAVILAND LUND. NEW YORK, Aug. 1. Mrs. Haviland H. Lund has come out of the West to establish her Forward-to-the-Land movement in the East. The movement, she says, has its headquarters in Los Angeles. Mrs. Lund intends to open an office in New York .1 . . l u rt v. ; n n .. u.uu am Liivr (sifui ui iuid til 1 11 a ,i u- j sade against the high cost of living. While in New York she will also induce families in poor circumstances to better their conditions by going to the West and settling on farm lands. LINO TO MEXICO; A CRITICAL PERIOD IN AFFAIRS THERE Mediation As Cornerstone of President Wilson's Policy. ADVISOR TO EMBASSY (National News Association) WASHINGTON. Aug. 5. Mediation as the cornerstone of President Wilsons Mexican policy. Is scheduled to pass through its critical period within two weeks after the anival of former Governor John Lind of Minnesota, the president's special representative to Mexico City. President Wilson hopes that Mr. Lind will have the strong ! backing of all American businesses in Mexico in the representations he will make to Geenral Huerta. It is hjlieved that the special envoy will have tLe support of all European nations. If they fall to give him this support, President Wilson may justly claim that the European powers have forfeited further rights to have their Mexican claims considered by the United States because they have failed to support this nation in an effort to restore peace. The length of the stay of former Governor Lind in Mexico is indeterminate. If Huerta should refuse absolutely to treat with him, It is believed in well informed circles here, he probably will return to Washington without wasting much time. If mediations were received with hostility also from the various bands of revolutionists, Mr. Lind would have little scope for his efforts. Opposes Recognition. t Developments in the Mexican, situation today show that the president is not unalterably committed to any policy, except in his opposition to recognition of the Huerta administration and to armed intervention. It Is understood that Mr. Lind will be given great latitude in dealing with the Huerta government, and that his direct cable advices from Mexico City will be accepted without question, unless they be too great a departure from present views of the president. It was made clear today that Mr. Lind goes to Mexico with no specific instructions except to evolve a peace plan. -To send the special envoy into Mexico, the president has been compelled to' create an office which did not exist, that of advisor to the ambassador. It was impossible to send a successor to Ambassador Wilson without Involving recognition. Mr. Lind will I be paid out of the contingent fund of the state department. INTERVENTION ONLY MEANS To Restore Peace, Says' Gunther Lessing of El Paso. ANDERSON. Ind.. Aug. 5. Gunther Lessing of El Paso, Tex., who was counsel for President Madero of Mexico, and who Is visiting here today, stated his belief that intervention by the United States is the only means of restoring peace in Mexico, and does not think that such intervention necessarily would mean a long and bloody war with the Mexicans. Mr. Lessing sympathises with the Madero family, and confirms their belief that Henry Lane Wilson did not use all the means in his power to prevent the overthrow of President lOjr dera,

Franchise Transfer Is Approved Today

PLANT VALUATION CAUSED SQUABBLE BEFORE CHAIRMAN City Finally Wins Out on Fight to Prevent Chance of Rate Increase. DUNCAN HEARD CASE Case Will Be Brought Before Commission At Indianap olis Again Today. The Richmond Light. Heat and Power company is claiming a valuation on its electrical and gas plants in Richmond of something over a million dollars. This statement was made yesterday by J. B Wharton, manager of the local plant, on the witness stand before Chairman Duncan of the commission. Mr. Wharton did not have the exact figures but claimed that the company's capital account, or plant and equipment account, would total over a million dollars, $800,000.00 of which wa3 invested in the gas plant and the balance in the electrical plant. In reply to the question as to what price was paid for the plant originally, or at what price the securities changed hands Mr. Wharton answered that he did not know. Figures Were Surprise. It has been generally supposed that the local company would claim a valuation of from $500,000 to $800,000. but when it raised this . figure to over a million It created some comment. The city attorney and the committee of the Comercial Club have anticipated that in case the local company secured the natural gas franchise it would eventually want to still further enlarge the valuation . ot the entire plant in order to furnish an argument for raising rates on natural gas well above the maximum of. 40 cents, as provided in the franchise. The city attorney yesterday made a firm stand for the company's declaration before the commission that it would not seek to figure in artificial plant valuation as a part of the total valuation, and most of the afternoon was consumed arguing the matter before Chairman Duncan. Reached Agreement. Late last night the city attorney and the representatives of the two gas companies agreed on a statement which will be prepared and presented to the Public Service commission at Indianapolis today. The statement In substance included what the city attorney had stood out for. Under the terms of the agreement it is optional with the company whether or not its artificial plant will be kept in readiness for use in the event the natural gas supply is exhausted. The matter of the construction bor.l was also taken up and all parties agreed to a form of bond which would protect the city and insure a supply of natural gas to all citizens on or before January 1st, 1914. The local company is claiming that as there will be a great amount of work in making the change it cannot be done inside of four months, but it agrees to push the work with all possible diligence. The Allegheny Company has agreed to lay the supply line from the main line to the city limits and accept 23 cent for each 1,000 cubic feet of gas used There were two propositions offered to the local company, one of 21 cents and the local company lay down the supply main, the other a 23 cent rate and the piping at the expense of the Allegheny company. Duncan Gives Tip. Chairman Duncan told the representatives of the city and the gas companies yesterday afternoon that they should get together on some sore of a proposition and then present the matter to the commission. He said that each side must give and take or the city would lose the chance of getting a cheaper supply of gas. Mr. Duncan said, "We cannot destroy the plant here and therefore It would be best for you to get together as soon as possible in order to secure cheaper gas. The commission will not see the city imposed upon." The city attorney, representatives of the gas companies and some of the members of the Commercial Club committee went to Indianapolis today to lay the matter before he commission, with the amended statement. T1TE WEATHER STATE AND LOCAL Generally fair ....tonight and Wednesday; slowly rising temperature. TEMPERATURE Noon &0 Yesterday. Minimum . 82 Maolmum ij.. ........ 5

STATE COMMISSION IS HIGHLY GRATIFIED OVER THE OUTCOME

Gas Question Presented Serl-J ous Question, Chairman Duncan Said. APPROVE AGREEMENT! Would Have Been Forced to Rule Against City Water Rate Probe Asked. BY STAFF CORRESPONDENT. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.. Aug. 5 Members of the state Public Utlitiesj Commission heaved a sigh of relief today when they learned that representatives of the city of Richmond and; the Light. Heat and Power companyj had not reached an agreement on the perplexing natural gas question and promptly approved of the transfer ot the franchise granted the Allegheny Natural Gas company to the Richmond Light. Heat and Power company, oaj ascertaining that the latter company, provided in its declaration that it would not include the valuation of ita natural gas business in estimating the total valuation of Its plant. This was a' vital point City Attorney Bond had stood pat on. for he knew If the com-) pany was given the authority to so In-' crease its total plant valuation ther would always be an incentive for th company to apply to the commission, for an increase in natural gas rates oav the basis of plant valuation. Forty Cent Gas Assured. With the approval of the franchise transfer today the people of Richmond are guaranteed 40 cent natural gas and the incident Is now closed. Work on making preparations for the distrV button of natural gas will be started immediately, the work to be completed, by January 1. Chairman Duncan of the commit' sion stated at the hearing this forenoon that the success of the represent tatlves of the city of Richmond and, the Light, Heat and Power company In reaching an agreement had solved a very serious question. He said that the members of the commission haS thoroughly studied the Richmond gs4 question and had reached the decision that unless the Light, Heat and Power company could distribute natural gas the other company would have to b denied the right of entering the RlclH mond field, because it would hare caus ed a similar service and a duplication of mains and other plant equipment ( On the other hand the commission, he said, did not desire to take such action because it would have denied th citizens of Richmond cheap gas. Played Waiting Game. In the hope that eventually both gas companies would be able to enter Into a satisfactory contract Chairman Duncan said the commission had purposely sought to delay final action In the matter. He said that the commission was justified in such action for now the people of Richmond are assured cheap gas without the necessity ot driving the Richmond Light. Heat and Power company out of business. Following the hearing on the gas' question City Attorney Bond filed an application with the commission toj hold a hearing on the Richmond Water) Works company question with the endi in view of securing a valuation of it? plant and a readjustment of rates. He alleged that the water rates In Richmond were too high, that the meter rentals are unfair, that the charge for tapping is unjust and that the company has no authority to compel the city to pay fire hydrant rental for erery additional main extension. FINE REHEARSAL K FOR FESTIVAL BAND The Fall Festival band had its weekly rehearsal last night and the members are all well pleased by the manner In which the work is progressing. Lee B. Nusbaum, the director of thj band, was present last night until shortly after nine o'clock, when he ' left to catch a train for Bay View,' ! where he is croinc to SDend vacation. During this time the band will be led by the assistant director, Mr. Ernest Renk, who had charge of the rehearsal last night after Mr. Nusbaum had gone. The rehearsals have been well attended and the band membership is about complete. The instrumentation is also almost complete. COBB ON THE JOB At the request of County Agent j Cobb, a number of publishing houses are sending agricultural journals and1 magazines to his office. These will ; be placed on file for reference use by the farmers. In addition to the maga-i sines. Agent Cobb Is receiving a nnm-j her ot texts from publishers, . ;