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'A t VOL. XXXVIII. NO. 238 , RICHMOND, IND., THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 14, 1913 SINGLE COPY 2 CENTS

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' L.j INSPECTOR IS NEEDEDFOR CITY ffThinks City Should Supervise Changes Natural Gas Requires. .'O'VES ; r HIS REASONS (Coal Dealers Do Not Think Natural Gas Will Harm Them Any. In anticipation of a big number of Richmond persons using natural gas during the coming winter, the Light, Heat and Power company lias placed ian order for several thousand gas range "spuds, which the company Intends to supply to patrons free of ciarge. J. B. Wharton, manager of 'the local company, which has purchased the contract to supply natural jgas in this city at a 40-cent maximum irate, said today that in addition to j supply "spuds" and the possible i lowering of gas burners, the comtpany would publish instructions on the manner in which to make the change from artificial to natural gas. As a result of the change from artiIficial to natural gas, it is likely that 'another city office will be created 'that of city gas Inspector, yln the opinion of B. A. Kennepohl, "head of the board of public worksan inspector will be needed as a precaution for 'public safety. President Kennepohl eays that the city probably will employ an efficient man to inspect all changes in the piping of houses and the altering of burners. Think It Is Good Plan. "It will be a good plan to employ a man to inspect all changes in the piping and burners, just as a matter of precaution," said Mr. Kennepohl. The city should empfoy a man well up in this kind of work. I believe the public in general would be better satisfied if such were done." Some officials "declared that In case the board of works did not take such a step voluntarily that public opinion u!d force the city officials to do so. ..en asked reasons for this opinion, t.'oy said that with the company making the changes in the burners, the .public would want a guarantee that the lowering of burners, for example, was done accurately to guard against excessive gas bills. Where artificial gas kitchen ranges are now used It will be necessary ,to lower the burners when the natural gas is installed. It will also be obligatory to use smaller orifices in the burners than are used now. i Laying of Mains Rushed. Manager Wharton expects the natural gas mains to be laid to the city within the next six weeks. He says that practically all legal problems which arose in connection with the right-of-way have been disposed of and he expects the pipes to be placed on the ground within a short time. Natural gas may be used for lighting where mantles are used, but cannot be burned in the open burners, says Mr. Wharton. Coal dealers in the city are optimistic in their statements as to the effect the cheap natural gas will have on their business. However, stove men assert that their business will not be augmented by the advent of natural gas. They say that it will not be necessary to buy new stoves, for coal stoves c$s he used for gas burning. Statements from three coal dealers follow : Mather Bros. "We do not expect that natural gas will seriously interfere with our business this winter. We expect our trade will fall off a little as a consequence of its coming but not to any great extent. How much it will eventually affect us we do not know." Hackman-Klehfoth. "We expect that our business will be slightly affected by the natural gas rates, but the loss will not be great, j The gas will displace coal for cooking j purposes, but at the rate of 40 cents I it is far to expensive to be used for 'heating, for which purpose the greater part of our coal is sold. Bullerdick Company. "We do not anticipate any great reduction in our business on account

of 40-cent gas. The large rpart of our j and bruised by broken glass. Mr. Elcoal is sold for heating purposes, and j labarger's back was wrenched and the the gas will not be cheap enough for j physician thinks he may be injured

this purpose. The amonut of coal old for use in cook stoves is very small when compared to the. rest of our sales. t FOURTH VICTIM OF ACCIDENT BY AUTO (National News Association) . COLUMBUS, O Aug. 13 Six year iold Isabel Borders, who died at Grant hospital today was the fourth victim I of an auto accident last night. The j others who were killed were the child's father and mother, Mr. and JMrs. J. B. Borders and Abe Paul. The car plunged through the railIng of the Broad street bridge across Alum Creek and alighted upside down 30 feet below. A rescuer struck a match and set fire to the gasoline. The three adult members of the party were burned to death.

Articles of Impeachment Are Served Upon Governor Sulzer

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Cannot Use Militia to Retain Office For Adjutant General Only Recognizes Authority of Glynn. Mrs. Sulzer Prostrated Over the Attack Made Upon Her Husband's Honor Sulzer Remains Silent. (National" &ews Association? ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14. Governor Sulzer was served with a certified copy of the Impeachment charges shortly after 11 o'clock today. The document was handed to the governor by Clerk Patrick McCabe of the Senate, who said, !"Governor, I am directed by the president of the senate to deliver to you this paper." "All right," was the only comment of Mr. Sulzer, as he received the folded paper from Mr. McCabe. Received It Calmly. Governor Sulzer nonchalantly tossed the paper upon his desk and called for George Grazes, the engrossing clerk, with whom he conferred. As ! they talked, Valentine Taylor, the Governor's council, Chester Clapp, his private secretary, and Major Shermerhorn, his military secretary, together

ELLABARGER FAMILY HURT IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT

Former Local School Principal, Wife, Son, Niece and Nephew, Plunge Down a Steep Bank, Near Hagerstown. (Palladium Special) HAGERSTOWN, Ind., Aug. 14. Prof. 'Daniel Ellabarger, superintendent of the Piqua schools, his son Lowell, his wife, all formerly of Richmond, and his brother's son and daughter, Donald and Agnes Ellabarger, were badly cut and bruised last night when the automobile in which they were comins to this place, went over a thirty-foot embankment and throught a wire fence, turning over twice bebefore reaching the bottom. Lowell Ellabarger received the most painful injuries, having several teeth knocked loose, and being badly cut internally. Others Slightly Injured. Donald Ellabarger had the skin scratched from his elbow, but is otherwise uninjured, while his sister, Agnes, was cut and bruised about the face and back. Although bruised all over, Mrs. Ellabarger escaped without any cuts or scratches. The party was motoring to Hagerstown from their summer home near New Lisbon, and were following a car driven by Ivan Teter, and a number of young persons. About a half mile west of here on the Hagerstown land Newcastle pike. Lowell, who was driving, attempted to pass a rig, which had come between his machine and that driven by Ivan Teeter. He drove round slowly, but the persons in the buggy did not turn to the right Boon enough, forcing the machine too close to the bank. Loses Control of Car. When the wheels slipped over the edge, Ellabarger could not control it

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u.-w.. GOv. GLYNN. with Emil Kaverac, his body guard, were grouped about him. The governor stepped to answer a long distance telephone call and then returned and resumed his conversation with Mr. Grazes. Upon the con any longer. It plunged thirty feet down the embankment, tearing through a wire fence and turning ov'er twice before reaching the bottom of the grade. The passengers were thrown from the car with the exception of the young driver who stayed with the machine. He was rendered unconscious for a short while. After being revived he could not see clearly. The physician thinks that his spine was injured, but does not expect serious results from the injury, as the boy's sight is about normal this morning. Many Aided the Injured. The crashing of the car as it went down the embankment brought the JIrTI 'tv, ir, "7a " . J scene. The injured persons were taken to the home of Charles Miller. nearby, where a Sunday school picnic was being held. Dr. Canada of this city, was called, who, with the assistance of the people at the picnic, cared for the Ellabargers. After recovering somewhat from the shock the Ellebargers were taken to their farm near New Lisbon. Dr. Canada reports that all rested welli lasn night, and are doing very nicely. He does not think that any of the party were seriously injured, with the possible exception of Professor Ellabarger. Professor Ellabarger and family, who make their home In Piqua, had been spending several weeks on their farm near New Lisbon. Professor Ellabarger was principal of the Richmond high school for about eight years, leaving there in 190S. TO HOLD MEETING The Salvation Army will hold another street meeting at Cambridge City on Thursday evertng . Last week a meeting was held in Cambridge with such great success that many of the citizens requested Ensign Vendeville to return every week.

GOVERNOR SULZER.

tents of the articles of impeachment the governor will base his answer. It is said that his reply will not be ready until the very last moment the law allows for its return. When Lieutenant Governor Glynn arrived at the capitol today he said, "I have no definite plans about anything, but will be conditioned as they come and will hold myself in readiness for any emergency. Mllltla Is for Glynn. He was asked if he intended to go to the executive chamber and he replied "No, I do not intend going down stairs." The bitter fight between Governor Sulzer and Lieutenant Governor Glynn for the control of the great seal of the state waxes more bitter. Acting Adjutant General Howard, replying to reports that Governor Sulzer would call out the national guards, if necessary, to keep possession of the executive mansion, declared that he recognizes Mr. Glynn as the constitutional governor and would respect any order signed by him. This rendered Sulzer helpless so far i as the militia is concerned. Mrs. Sulzer, who is prostrated over the attack made, upon her husband's ' honor, was in a serious condition today. Accompanied by a body guard, Governor Sulzer walked from the execuUve mansion to the capitol shortly before noon. Asked for a statement he said, "Not a word. I am now in the hands of my counsel." LEE RYAN IS DEAD Well Known Richmond Man 111 Long Time ( Lee Ryan, aged forty-eight, 321 So. Thirteenth street, a well known livery man and a member of the Commercial club, died at the Reid Memorial Hospital at 12:30 this afternoon, as a result of a complication of diseases. He had been ailing for six months, but his condition was not considered serious until two weeks ago and on Thursday of last week he was removed to the hospital. Ryan was born in 1865 on a farm near Chester, where he lived as a boy. Later he and his brother took charge of the Hill farm, east 1 - .. . . . ' of the city, where he engaged in farm ing until he moved to. the city, fourteen years ago, and established a livery barn at 17 South Tenth street. In ' this business he was very successful 'and soon established a good trade. He j is 8u7lved b hi Parents, who live I OQ a farm near Chesteri his brother. i uutr urouier. iour nair sisters, nis wife and one son. The funeral ar rangements have not been made. FREE MILK FOR YEAR PROMISED LOCAL TRIPLETS At a meeting of the Penny club at the home of Mrs. J. M. Ranks, North Seventeenth street, yesterday, it was decided that the club should furnish milk to the Farwig triplets for a year. The hostess of the meeting was Mrs. Ruby Smith. The Farwig triplets have been the recipients of numerous gifts, and their parents. Mr. and Mrs. William Farwig. have been congratulated by the president and vice president of the United States. All the youngsters are healthy and are growing rapidly.

BRIDE ROBBED OF COSTLY GIFT ON WEDDING DAY; AN ARREST SOON

The many Richmond people who attended the wedding of Claude Stanley and Miss Louise Millikan, at Newcastle Tuesday evening, were greatly excited today over the news of a diamond and pearl lavalliere, a gift to the bride from her father, Thomas B. Millikan. The wedding gift was taken from beneath the pillow of the young lady Tuesday morning, just a few hours before the nuptials, which were the most brilliant ever witnessed in Newcastle. The large diamond was set in a cluster of large and costly pearls, and was to have been the single adornmf rt of the wedding gown. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley departed Wednesday night for Northern Michigan to spend their honeymoon. Both Mr. and Mrs. Stanley are well known in this city and have been frequent visitors here. It was stated today a clue had been obtained as to the identity of the thief and that an arrest was expected soon. CITY WILL BUILD E Rejects Bids For Dangerous Work Because They Were Over Estimate. Only two bids were received for the work of making the biggest manhole in the citv and both these were reject ed this morning by the board of works j as they were above the city engineer's estimate. The manhole will now be built by the city, as this is the second time the board has rejected bids for the work. John Duke offered to do the work for $390, while John Hipskiod asked $470 for the job. In spite of the fact that the work can be done in tw or three days, the bidders contend that it will be a dangerous undertaking, and while there is a chance to make a large profit on it there is an equal chance to loose all profit.' There is also a risk of life in the undertaking, they say. The manhole will be in the riverbottom at the foot of the hill below the C. and O. depot at Third, near D street. It will be forty feet deep and will be in the path of a rain sewer, while under construction, and therefore there will be a constant danger of a cave in. Want Noiseless Alley. A "noiseless" alley paving is desired by the First Baptist church on North Eleventh street. The first alley north of Main street and from Tenth street i-i x.. . .1 to Eleventh street will be paved, and nith, K..t ' ... I j the church trusteea fc tms is too noisy. They state that wagI una uuw passing lurougn me alley, during church services over the cobi ble stones, drown out all other sounds. The board has ten days to chose between brick, woodblock and sphalt the latter two of which are almost soundless. The assessment roll for the street oiling was passed this morning, and a final assessment roll will be taken up In two weeks. The total cost which tue city will pay S. E. Jones of New Paris, the street oiling contractor, will be about $1,500. The cost per square i yard all over the city was $.02706

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which inrinrtorf s ,0n(, ., . i,.wlll also be taken up. Tenth street

j .w v vviiio vuai5u W 1 W A. j up the titles of each property. The i property owners will have until Sep tember 28 to pay the assessment and after that time, it will be added to the tax duplicate at 6 per cent interest. Earl ham college's assessment of $89 was the highest. A Final Assessment. The final assessment roll of the tarvia on the National road was passed. The total cost of this is $2,567. Assessment rolls were ordered for two improvements, the cement alley first north of Main street, between Thirteenth and Fourtenth streets, and the cement curb, gutters and walks on South Tenth street, from C to E street. Contractor George Schneider complained against another contractor, the (Continued on Page Two) oiiTBloOpiiiG" OF l SCHOOLS SET St. Andrews to Open Sept. 8 and St. Johns oh Sept. 2. Rev. Father Cronin announced yesterday that the opening day of St, Mary's Catholic parish schools Is still undetermined, however, St. John's Lutheran and St. Andrew's Catholic parishes will begin the year's work on September the second and eighth, respectively. The new principal. Prof. Henry Zimmerman of Pemberville, Ohio, of St. John's school, who will have charge of the upper grades, has made all arrangements to locate his family in the city. He will reside at 737 South. Seventh street. Prof. Joseph M. Richter, principal of St. Andrews, has returned from his vacation. The Sisters who assist him in instructing the children have also returned. ,

Over 200 Old Settlers Died During Past Year

COMMISSIONER GENN IS VERY OBLIGING "Hello, is this the street commissioner?" asked a woman of Street Commissioner Genn yesterday afternoon. "Well. I've just had nine tres cut down, and I want you to come over and get them " she went on. "Three of them are fruit trees, and are not very big. Will you send your men over right away?" The street commissioner was dumbfounded. He asked the woman her name and address, and found that she lived on National avenue. Then, whether for curiosity or impatience, he asked her why she wanted the tres removed. She replied that she was building a house. "Oh. well, if that's the case. I'll Just send over my men and teams and dig your cellar for you. Goodbye!" PROVE HE ATE PORK TO SECURE RELEASE (National News Association) CHICAGO. Aug. 14 If John Grady can prove that he ate roast pork for his Sunday dinner the Sunday before his w rife disappeared 22 months ago, ha will secure his release. He la being held on a charge of murdering his wife. Prof. George A. Dorsey of the University of Chicago, after an examina tion of the bone found in the furnace at the Grady home, said that It had every appearance of being a well picked rib of a pig. The police believed the bon to be a piece of Mrs. Grady's skull. 1914 STREET FUNO WILL SUFFER MOST Appropriation For Improvements Is to Be Considerably Reduced. That the board of works will not receive as much money next year for street Improvements as It did this year. Is the belief of City Engineer Charles, who stated that the needs of other departments will cause the street improvement fund to be cut several thousand dollars below thi3 year's appropriation. The board will probably drop plans tor me extensive improvements it naa , . . . , 1 previously planned and confine Its : for the extensive Improvements it had activities to closing up a lew brick street improvements. A much needed Improvement is the bricking of the Main street hill, from Fourth street to the bridge. In order to make Main street a continuous stretch of brick paving from the east corporation line to the west end of the street, the Improvement of the eastern end, from the corporation line to Twenty-second street, where the present pavement ends, will be taken up. North Seventh St. Paving. The paving of North Seventh street from A street to Fort Wayne avenue from F street to H street will be ordered paved, thus closing the gap between the end. of the hospital road bricking and Fort Wayne Avenue. With these improvements, Richmond will have a network of brick streets well connected. The widening of North Third street will cost the city a large sum and although this will not come out of the street improvement fund, it is probable that this fund will Buffer as a result of the Increase necessary to the fund provided for benefits and damages from which the expense will be met. The bricking of this street will not be taken up until 1915. At present the longest cement walk petitioned for this year is for North Eighteenth street. The residents of this street have asked for cement curbs, gutters and walks on both sides of the street from Main to North E street. The petition will be among the first granted. A similar petition is being circulated on North Sixteenth street, but has not been filed with the board. A CURTAIN BURNED; HOME THREATENED Fire at the home of Mrs. Carl Miller, 102 South Seventeenth 6treet. at 8:45

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swinging of a window curtain Into the J "buwb. flame of a coaloil stove. The Interior !92' NoT- 5 Adam Cottlof Schellut. 84, of the kitchen was somewhat dam-! NoT- 26; Adam H. Drifmeyer. 78, Nov.. aeed. A loss of S50 Is estimated bvt23: Michael T. Johnson. 74. Nov. f; ?

Fire Chief Miller. The prompt arrival of the department prevented the burning of the entire structure. TIIE WEATHER STATE AND LOCAL Fair in south. Showers in north portion tonight or Friday. TEMPERATURE Noon 76 Yerteroay. Maximum 86 Minimum 70

GRIM REAPER MADE HEAVY INROADS 111 RANKS OF PIONEERS !

Record For Year Ending Last of July Largest One Ever Recorded. ONE A CENTENARIAN Patrick Murphy, Who Died Last November Reached the Age of 101. ALL WERE OVER 70; List of Victims Claimed By Death to Be Read At Settlers' Picnic. The list of old settlers of Wayne county, over 70 years of age, who, have died during the year end-: inB July 31, 1913. totals uj to 20. j raor tan nT Previous year. For. more tnan fiftT yrs these old settiers ot wajne county ut iwnr; ing their annual meetings regularly, with the exception of 1895. but their numbers are rapidly decreasing For! the past three years the death lists! have been over 200; 202 in 1911, and' 201 In 1912. This year, between the ages jot seventy and eighty the deaths' were the most numerous, totaling 126; j between eighty and ninety, fifty-nine; between ninety and one hundred,' twenty deaths, and one at the age of 101; Patrick Murphy, who was born January 24 1810. and died November 7, 1912. The greatest number of deaths for any one month was twenty-five, in November, and the least was ten. in May. Those who will not answer "here" at the Old Settlers' picnic at Centerville next Saturday and their ages and date of their death, follow. This list will be . read at the picnic. AUGUST, 1912. Gilbert Crosley, 93, Aug. 11; Sylvina Smith. 76, Aug. 28; Frances Sarah, Bradbury. 72, Aug. 16; Frieda Gin-' grich. 8. Ausr. 27; Samuel R. Taylor, 80, Aug. 9; Abraham Louis Manning, 80, Aug. 20; David Wagner, 74, Aug.; j 14; ciarkson uenson. 74. Aug. &; jonn. Wilson. 72. Aug. 27; Catherine E.' Veregge. 80, Aug. 8; Hannah Boyer, 78 A nc 19- Sarah Ann 1 f on1 ri v 77 x. 77 ' . 88S S. 29;' Aug. 28; Edward G. V'aughan. Aug. 17; Frank Ibaugh, 79, Aug. Joseph Messmann, 79, Aug. 28; Louis Seek. 77, Aug. 16; Ellen Macke, 71, Aug. 16. I SEPTEMBER. 1912. . Sarah Hall. 78, Sept. 19; John O.j uussen, 88, sept. z; jsatnaniei caiOT well. Sept. 20; John N. Croker, 76, Sept. 18; Sarah A. Byars. 90. Sept. 29; ' Susan M. Carmen. 80. Sept. 5; Elden Richards. 77, Sept. 29; Sarah Kempton. 76. Sept. 28; Philip E." II. Lotich. 75. Sept. 28; Elizabeth Potter. 81, Sent. 24: Katherine E. Rothert, 72. Sept. 9; Lydla E. Cooper. 96. Sept. 19; Elizabeth Dickover. 80. Sept. 28; Evan! James. 74. Sept. 2; Catherine Horner,! 72. Sept. 25; Caroline H. Kerlln. 79, Sept. 23. OCTOBER, 1912. . Jane Bond, 77, Oct. 2 ; Katherine j Hangley. 73. Oct. 4 ; George Strlckler. j 80. Oct. 7; Elizabeth J. Taylor. 83, Oct. 9; Jarret Parish Conrey, 80, Oct 12; John M. Fouts, 71, Oct. 15; Dennis Douley. 96 .Oct. 5; Mary J. Good- j win. 84. Oct. 9; Mary J. Ryan. 72, Oct. j 22; Michael Hastings. 81, Oct. 18; j Lafayette Crop. 73. Oct. 26; -Ruth A. Wlggin. 85, Oct. 27; Joseph W. Dill. 72, Oct. 29; John Y. Crawford. 76. Oct. 6; Johnannis Kilgus. 97, Oct. 25; Jo-' seph Cans, 85, Oct. 18; Jonathan Mitchei. 77. Oct. 18; Charles E. Shepherd. 75. Oct. 26; Susan Dilon. 82, Oct. 6; William Malboy. 72. Oct. 24; Elizabeth Eckels. 83, Oct. 24; Anna E. i Wilson. 76. Oct. 29; Lydia Miller. 71. Oct. 16; Mary E. Steines, 71, Oct. 8. NOVEMBER, 1912. t Mary Gray, 73, Nov. 19; Patrick ? Murphy, 101. Nov. 7; Merriam McNinnie, 93. Nov. 17; Frances B. Waidela, ( 80. Nov. 26; Eliza C. Nolte. 78. Nor. 21; Mary Warren. 72. Nov. 2; Paul! Shueraft Robinson. 72. Now. 13; Rob- j Jonn T- Alexander. 70. Nov. 26; Solo- i mon F- CrulL 76. Nov. 23; Nancy Kuhns, 75, Nov. 26; Elizabeth Flick. , aov. zt; iiary t. uauey, 79, rov. 6; John Bleb. 89, Nov. 22; David Goodwin, 76, Nov. 18; Lydia CampbelL 78, Nov. 25; Mary J. Clary. 73. Nov. 29; Rebecca Rtiter. 70, Nor. 18; George ' Kimmel, 71. Nor. 1; Sarah Harlan, 71, Nov. 19. DECEMBER, 1912. Elizabeth Ann Clendenin. 82, Dee. . 19; Samuel M. Cntchlow. 78. Dec 12; Henry B. Salisbury. 73. Dec. 4; Rachel j

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