Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 38, 24 December 1913 — Page 1

THE RICHMOKB PA1XABIIJM

AND SUN-TELEGRAM VOL. XXXIX. NO. 38 RICHMOND, IND, WEDNESDAY EVENING, DEC. 24, 1913 SINGLE COPY 2 CENTS SMELSER EXPECTS EFFICIENT RESULTS FROM DEPARTMENT New City Health Officer Will Introduce Radical Reforms. CHRISTMAS MESSAGE SPIRIT OF YULE-TIDE SEASON PREVALENT TT Rich and Poor Alike Are Stirred By Spirit of Good Will.

THHQUGHQU

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ASKS NEW SYSTEM ON TRASH DISPOSAL

Favors Ordinance For Tuberculine Tests of Dairy Herds. "I know the people of Richmond are going to expect effective results from the faealth department the next four years and that I have a great responsibility on my shoulders as secretary of the health department, but I am going to administer the affairs of my department In an efficient and business-like manner and 'deliver the goods' to the very best of my ability." This was the statement made today by Dr. S. G. Smelser, whose appointment as health officer was recently announced by Mayor-elect Robbins. Dr. Smelser said that he was now working on a program for the administration of the. health department and would be ready to make it public within a few days. He said one of the principal features of this program would be an improved system for garbage collection and disposal. In Dr. Smelser's opinion this branch of the department's work has been conducted in an inefficient manner and is in need of the introduction of radical reforms. Outlines New Feature. Just what system the new health officer is planning for the collection and disposal of garbage he was not prepared to outline in detail today. He said, however, he did not believe that in the past the city had secured the best services of the men employed in the work of collecting garbage and that he had a plan in mind which would guarantee an hour of service fcr every hour of work paid for by the city, and anotner plan for the systematic collection of garbage. "How do you stand on the question of tuberculosis tests of dairy herds?" Dr. Smelser was asked. "I approve of such a plan," he replied". "Too much care cannot be taken tot. protect the people from Impure milk. I have advised with the city attorney on the ordinance he Is drafting which provides for the tuberculins testing of dairy cattle and I believe It will be an effective measure. The utmost care will have to be exercised in the preparation of this ordinance so that it will not or.ly be valid but will work no great hadship on the dairymen while it provides, at the same time, thorough protection for the public." WORKS ON ORDINANCE. City Attorney Bond and others interested in the question of a pure milk supply for Richmond have been working on the proposed tuberculine test ordinance for several weeks and it is expected it will be ready for introduction to council shortly after the first of the year. It is said to be thorough in every respect and modeled closely after the best prepared laws and ordinances of its kind the city attorney has been able to secure. It embodies many of the features of the effective Ft. Wayne ordinance, which has proved satisfactory to the dairymen and public alike. DR. LUKEN INJURED IN AUTOJCCICENT Machine Driven By Dr. J. E. Townsend, Knocks Druggist to Street. Knocked down and drawn under an automobile, with the front wheel grazing his neck, Dr. J. H. Luken, 1725 East Main street, narrowly escaped death at Main and Ninth streets last evening. Dr. Luken was riding a bicycle east on Main street., just in front and a little to one side of an automobile driven by " Dr. E. E: Townsend: He swerved quickly- to- the right and before the approaching machine could be brought to a stop, he was struck and thrown to the street. The car passed almost over him before the driver could stop it. Dr. Luken escaped with a few scratches and bruises. Had he struck the street in a slightly different position he probably would have been killed. An examination showed that his injuries were of a minor nature. This morning he bore no ill effects from the experience. When the accident happened, a large crowd of Christmas shoppers quickly gathered. CHICAGO IS PLUNGED INTO STYGIAN GLOOM CHICAGO. Dec. 24. Darkness of the midnight variety descended upon Chicago soon after dawn today and held fast throughout the morning. The darkest day ever recorded by the weather bureau was Wednesday, November 26, the day before Thanksgiving, but the darkness today, the day before Christ mac-, eclipsed it. All over the downtown districts street lights were burning. Electric signs flashed and auto headlights pierced the darkness. Three auto owners were arrested at 9 a. m. for leaving their machines standing without lights. There were many minor accidents in the loop district during the morning. GRANTS DECREE Judge Fox today granted the petition of Mearle Teague for a divorce from her husband, Everett Teague.

Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled. This, was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of. Syria. And all went to enroll themselves, every one to his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was. of the house and family of David; to enroll himself with Mary who

Sunday Theatres Give $850 Towards Charity

Charitable Societies and Benevolent Institutions Are Recipients of Portion of Proceeds Realized by Moving Picture Theatre Proprietors Since Opening of Amusement Places Last Spring.

SilSoe the opening of the five moving picture theatres in this city early last r-vring. three local charitable organic ions, the Fenny -Club, the Women's Nelief Corps and the Salvation Arr7. have profited all told, from their share of the receipts from Sunday performances about $850, of which amount over $300 was donated to the- Penny Club, to which society two of the picture houses contributed. As a rule, clean, wholesome films have been shown at the picture theatres on Sundays, and public sentiment now appears to be strongly in favor of the Sunday movie" shows, especially because of the financial aid such performances have been to worthy charitable organizations. One of the theatres when it began to operate on Sundays offered to aid in the support of the Home for the Friendless, specif ying: that its contributions were to be used exclusively for homeless children cared for at the institution. Some of the members of the board of this institution who were active church workers, opposed receiving such contributions, alleging it was "tainted" money, but the matron desired this financial support, and with the approval of the members of the board of county commissioners, whose views concerning what constituted "tainted" money differed with the directors of the home, accepted it. From the Sunday "movie" shows the institution has so far received about $2i0, exclusive of a $15 Christmas gift for unfortunate youngsters at the home. Speaking on the subject today prom

was betrothed to him, being great with child. And it came to pass while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her first born son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, .because there was no' room for them in the inn. And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field,, and keeping watch by night over their flock. And an

angel of the Lord stood by! inent social workers decrared that a great deal of the Christmas cheer which will be distributed tomorrow morning among the indigent poor is directly due to the generosity of the moving picture show operators. Albeit, much opposition was encountered when the theatres opened here on Sundays, theatre proprietors say that many of those who raised objections now believe that the movement has brought worthy results. "I do not make this statement with ' the point in view of justifying my mind," said one proprietor, "but I , firmly believe that such is a fact, and my only hope is that the charitable i societies will continue to reap like benefits from the Sunday proceeds ; throughout the coming year. ARRANGE PROGRAM FOR XMAS SUPPER i The following is the program for the ; exercises to be given at the annual I : supper which will be held at the East : Main Street Friends church at six ! thirty. i Prayer service at tne taole. j ! Song Choir. j Song "The Children's Gift" By all ! ; the children. j ! Recitation "A Sensible Gift" Ry : Mary Sprong. j Recitation By Robert Mete. . Sou? Girl's Class, i Recitation Annette Earr. 1 Song Choir.

them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid. And the Angel said unto them Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord. And this is the sign unto you, Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of heav

RESCUERS 00 WORK MUSTERS NEGLECT Capt. Wahlberg, of Rescue Workers Replies to Statement of Preachers. "If; the. Ministerial association of Richmond would do its duty there would be no need of the Salvation Army or the American Rescue Workers in this city," says Captain Wahlberg of the latter organization in replying to the charges made by the ministers of " the city in their last meeting reflecting upon the American Rescue Workers. ' "Do you ever think that we do work which "the churches neglect? We pick the drunkard out of the gutter and point him to a straighter and cleaner life. All classes of people come to our churches. Many of them wculd be out of place in the splendid edifices presided over by members of the Ministerial association. Kind words and a helping han dare sometimes worth more than dollars." "It is true that we were at one time the Salvation Army. It is also true that we changed the name, but did it because we were paid several thousand dollars fcr doing so. "We do not in any way use the Salvation Army name, but we do assert that we were formerly the American Salvation Army and have that information printed above the kettle we have suspended on the street." ' ! WEATHER FORECAST FOR INDIANA Cloudy with rain In south. Rain and snow. Warmer Thursday. TEMPERATURE. Nocn 35 Maximum 39 Minimum 31

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enly hosts praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, And on eartli peace among men in whom he is well pleased. And it came to pass, when the angels went away from them unto heaven the shepherds said one to another: Let us now go even unto Bethlehem and see this thing that is come to pass which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph p.nd the babe lying in the manger.

Yule-tide Spirit Fills

Wernle Babes' Hearts

With the Smils of Sweet Innocence on Their Lips, . the Angelic Glow of Happiness on Their Countenances, Nine Little Tots Will Enjoy Real Christmas With Aid of Sixty-eight Fatherless and Motherless Youngsters.

'Babes in Toy land?" Xo, "Babes in Heaven," transported thither by sixtyeight boys and girls orphaned by the cruel edict of hard fate; babes,- the termination of whose terrestial existence might be marked by plain white pine slab3 in the pauper section of a metropolitan cemetery were It not for the charity of a big religious organization. Babes with the smile of sweet innocense on their lips, with the angelic glow of supreme happiness radiating from their countenances, staring with wondrous eyes at a tiny Christmas tree all aglow with lights reflesting in hues gold and silver tinsel and gaily colored baubles nine of them, father and mother dead, the pride of Wernle Orphans' Home, the protegees of Superintendent Gahre and hie wife, the subject of solicitation by youngsters, themselves without the parental care of loving parents. True Christmas Spirit. Tragedy, say you? No, love exemplified; true Christmas spirit shown by the very recipients of charity.: charity itself becoming -the true Samaritan, with unselfish heart, pouring out helplessness personal love. Tonight before the Inmates of the Wernle Orphans' Home, begin their Christmas celebration in the assembly room, they will meet In the nursery to entertain the "babes of the institution. "A Little Band of Christmas Starsis the subject of the entertainment which the orshans will give for the j ;

And when they saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this child. And all that heard it wondered at the things that were spoken unto them by the shepherds." But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her " heart. And the shepherds . returned, glorying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, even as it was spoken unto them.

nine babes, averaging in age from two to five years. Tree for Home Babes. Superintendent and Mrs. Gahre have trimmed a Christmas tree especially for the babes, and the orphans will pass before the little ones wishing them a Merry Christmas and the Joys of the season. Later the whole orphan family will gather in the assembly room of the dormitory, where a comprehensive program will be given under the direction of Prof. Mroch, who heads the school. Six tables, decorated with yuletide colors have been arranged. and the orphans will be treated with toys, candies and fruits. George Cutter, John Schultz and Philip Mercurio, merchants of the city. will provide an extra treat for the children, while a number of congre gations have sent substantial contributions for the event. The babes of the home are Frieda Brumdef, Paul and Lauretta Schwartz, Flora and Clarence Pf elffer. Walter Taube. John and Joseph Gross and John Howith. r CASE APPEALED The suit of Edna Ralaton vs. Alfred and Ruth Underbill, on account, has been taken from the court of Justice Abbott to the circuit court on appeal.

CHARITY DISPELS MANY HARDSHIPS i

Benevolent Organization and!. Ledges Will Distribute Provisions. v LUTHER M. FEEGER. " In a city blessed with comparative ; happiness and prosperity, the spirit of another Christmas is today Infusing It mysterious influence over the souls of 25,000 people. Tomorrow the silvery peals of cburchly chimes, the bending of thousand knees in crowded houses of God. sermons that plead for power adequately to convey the message of the Christ child, carols, anthems and prayers springing with glad acclaim from joy-laden hearts will bespeak the deep) religious sentiment of the day. The most influential and the hum-? blest of Richmond citizens- will bej stirred willingly or unconsciously I by the spirit of Good Will; the tin-! fortunate behind prison bare will fee! that after all there Is some happiness left; the poor will have a fleeting glimpse of better things; church bells; will carry message of glad tidings.', and men and women, whatever may be their estate, will consistently appreciate the exalted sentiment of the hour. "Peace on Earth and Good Will to Man." Charity for All. Richmond will not blindly follow, the demands of yule-tide customs. for-:. getting what the real observance lmplies. Deeply grooved into the consciousness of its citizenship It the abiding troth that Christmas Is a heart-to-heart holiday, when those unfortunates riot so rich In the season's bounty have their, dark hours gladdened and brightened by the fragrant flowers of sympathy and the substantial gifts brought them. If charity, spontaneous and willingly flowing from cheerful hearts, is one of the Indications of true Christmas spirit, it win be found in Ineffable charm in Richmond tomorrow. Lodges and charitable organizations have taken it upon themselves to dispet hardship ' and provide'" the worthy poor with relief. This charity will not stop at one basket.' but win follow the underl ing principle of true lore for mankind rather . six visitations of relief than one family overlooked. Th Elks' relief committee, with a list of worthy . poor vouched for by th real workers In the Associated Oarities, will -visit .at least, 175 families with baskets of provisions and clothing to txiep the grim wolf of pov(Continued on .Page Seven.) fl BITTER SWEET LOVE" III MiS: AFFECTION Thus Miss Branch Describe Feeling For Dead At torney Couch. J MONTICELLO. N. Y- Dec 24 Tha her life of seclusion In a tiny rooraj connected with -the office of former District Attorney- Couch, of Sulllvaa county, has Impaired the mind of Mls Adelaide Branch, the lore hermit,! whose presence was revealed by! Coach's tragic death, was the opinion expressed today by those who hard questioned Miss Branch In jail. Her strange mannerisms, her nerrous outbreaks, and her wild petitions; for death, "because her soul husband"' is dead, have convinced many persons, that Miss Branch should be closely watched to prevent her from taking her own life when 'she Is liberated. Sheriff .Klnnle kept. Miss Branch un-t der close guard despite her protests that she wanted no one near her to her grief. . Childishly Dependent. Freed from the servitude in which her illicit love for Couch bound her. Miss Branch is childishly dependent. Her clandestine companion masterful and clear-minded, for years did the thinking for both and the woman had become absolutely dependent upon his will. She is now a pitiful figure. "I do not want to, eat." cried - the prisoner in a voice half a whisper when breakfast was set before her. Through the long days when , the woman in her cubbyhole home, remained silent and during her communication with Couch when spoke ia. whispers to avoid detection, the woman's roice became affected and she now cannot speak in - full, . normal tones. "What a sad Christmas this will be for me without my Mel," exclaimed the woman in a fit of dreariness. "When I think of the surpassing sjreetnees of my companionship with Mr. Conch, my sorrow is intensified. There is a bitter sweetness in a man's love." HUGE AVALANCHE BLOCKS RAILROAD SACRAMENTO, CaL, Dec. 24. Western Pacific railroad trains win not be operated for several days because of a huge avalanche which car ried away more than half a mile of track and damped rails, ties and tele graph wires into the Feather river, near Belden, CaL The avalanche followed two days of heavy snow. Five hundred men are working to restore the roadbed.