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AND SUN-TELEGRAM VOL. XXXIX. NO. 60 RICHMOND, IND., TUESDAY EVENING, JAN. 20, 1914 SINGLE COPY 2 CENTS SUPERVISOR JONES SAYS AIDS ARE TO WORKJEGOLARLY Many Would-be Applicants Get "Cold Feet" Upon Learning Policy. Visiting Nurse Makes Plans For Work In This City Miss Florence Benner Expects To Materially Assist in Fields of Medicine, Charity and Health Arranges for Office at the' Commercial Club. President Details to Congress Administration's Trust Plan

NAMES M'MAHAtl ' AND O'NEAL TO ACT ON HOSPITAL BOARD Council Appoints Representatives of City and Hears - - Reports. . " . APPROPRIATES $600 FOR ENGINEER HIRE

NO ONE ASKS JOBS IN SOUTH DISTRCTS

New Official t Be in Office Latter Part of Each Month. The rush for assistant road superintendent jobs under Supervisor W. C. Jones has diminished since Saturday. .Farmers as road supervisors probably will be a thing of the past when Supervisor Jones has his system at work, as his "no loafing" policy has placed a barrier between many probable applicants and the road jobs. Tfcs division of the county into nine road aistricts was completed today. This may not be permanent and changes will be made at any time necessary. The smallest road district in area is the northern half of Wayne township, although it has one mile more of road to maintain than specified, by law. There are forty miles of gravel and macadam roads in the township and twenty-tix miles are in the northern district. There are no applicants for the superintendence of the district comprising southern Wayne, and all of Boston township. A number have come to the road superintendent to apply but -when the found the Job could not be retained ss a "side line" to farming or other work, they quickly withdrew to "conuider". Jones Trains Helpers. "I believe I will have a good number of men although many of them will be 'green' to the business," Mr. Jones said. "I have two or three applicants for every district but southern Wayne township. 1 will break these men in and I believe they will do better work than the farmers who have held the jobs. "I have found that the men who know most about the work are farmrs. They are good conscientious men but their farms are next to their hearts and they believe their duty is there first. . Mr. Jones has. opened an office on the second floor' between the commissi doners' court and" the treasurer's ofon. As much of his work is with the au'Mtor and commissioners, he decided not to share the office with C tonty Surveyor Peacock. Receives Monthly Reports. He will be in his office on Saturdays C-fld after the twenty-second of each Utonth. Monthly reports will be made by all assistants on the twenty-second, and Mr. Jones will remain in his office after that time in each month to check up work and plan for the following month. Th3 road districts are arranged as follows: No. 1. South half of Wayne townehtp and Boston township. No. 2. South from the National road in Center township and Abington township. No. 3. Washington and Jackson townships. No. 4. Clay and Harrison townships. No. 5. Jefferson and Dalton townships. No. 6. Perry and Greene townships. No. 7, New Garden and Franklin j townships. No. 8. From the National road : north In Center township and Webster township. No. 9. Northern half of Wayne township.

Only Four Committees To Handle Council Routine Matter

New Rales Reduces Committees from Ten and Strives to Simplify Procedure of Disposing of and Handling Matters Presented to City Council.

Under the terms of an ordinance introduced last evening by Councilman Russell, chairman of a special committee, the rules governing tfie organization and procedure of the city council will be changed considerably. This ordinance received its first and second reading but will not come up for final action until the next council session because of a leiral requirement.

The most notable amendment the organization and procedure of

number of committees from ten to four. Most of the former committees have been rendered obsolete by changes in the form of city government, and other minor committees were incorporated into the more important committees. New Committees. Under the new organization the four committees will be: Committee on ordinances, contracts and franchises. Committee on public property, sewers, streets and alleys. Committee on public utilities. Committee on public welfare and education.

Another radical change is the amendment depriving the mayor of his power to make the committee assignments. This power is to be vested In council itself. Under the existing form of procedure an ordinance is only read by title on first reading, but the new procedure calls for first readings of ordinancby both title and by sections. In

Plans are being laid by Miss Florence Benner, Richmond's visiting nurse, to start active work Thursday morning from her office in the Commercial club rooms. The day was spent in conference with officers of the Domestic Science association and others interested in the work. Miss Benner is rapidly becoming acquainted with the city streets and the locations of homes which will be a great aid in making quick calls. "Richmond is fortunate in being able to secure a visiting nurse because in a few months when the survey of the city is com

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not in a position to hire trained nurses. Of course I will not be able to stay for days or even hours at the same home as there will be so many cases to handle, but on the other hand my duty will be to visit the homes and suggest remedies and in urgent cases administer nursing to the stricken patients." Miss Benner will reside at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Whallon. on East Main street. Arrangements are being made for calls to be taken at the Commercial club or at her residence. When at the Commercial club she will keep office hours from 8 until 9 in the morning and 1 to 2 in the afternoon. The remainder of the day will be spent in visiting homes. Was Head of Society. The nurse is a graduate of the Cincinnati Hospital, having spent four years in preparation for her life's work. After leaving theCincionati. Hospital early last summer she became the head of the Cincinnati Antituberculosis League and had under her direction the work of keeping a systematic record of the work of the nurses, not only in tuberculosis cases, but in others as well. Miss Benner will work under the direction of the physicians of the city and will respond to calls when notified by them. She is of the opinion that if the proper co-operation between the residents of the city and those connected with the visiting nurse work is shown, the success of the new department will be assured.

SHARK ON TARIFF HELD FOR BEGGING Unable to live on 50 cents a day, which was all he could earn in Richmond, Elmer Iaferty, who gave his home as Grand Rapids, and his occupation as a woodworker, was arrested for begging. Laferty discussed the effect of the tariff on the importation of lumber from Canada so intelligently that he impressed the prosecutor and Mayor Robbins, who made it possible for him to proceed to Shelbyville, where he wanted to get work in a furniture factory. Found loitering in the vicinity of the municipal light plant, James Murphy was ordered out of the city. to the old ordinance governing; council is the reduction of the the "order of business" a few minor changes are made. Councilmen in the future will be seated in alphabetical order Instead of by the number of their wards, and it is provided that special meetings can be called by the mayor or any five councilmen. At special meetings only such business as specifically provided for in the call can be transacted except by consent of two-thirds of the members of couacll.

pleted, much valuable informa-

tion will be at the hands of the physicians and health officials of the city," said Miss Benner, in talking over her plans. "The work of the visiting nurse will overlap in the field of medicine, charity and health. The first thing to be done is to urge proper sanitation. "In visiting day in and day) out, one naturally becomes familiar with the health conditions of the city. One learns where the conditions need remedy, for most cases come from districts where the health and sanitation is poor. Discusses Duties. "My work in Richmond will be similar to that of a physician in that I will make calls to the homes where the families are BOLL MOOSE ELECTS ROBERTS CHAIRMAK Greenfield Man Defeats Payne of Morristown for District Honors. WAYNE HOLDS POWER Aspirants Seek to Lineup Wayne Votes Before Convention. CAMBRIDGE CITY, Jan. 20. By a vote of 131 to 117, Howard Roberts of Greenfield was chosen Progressive chairman of the Sixth district at the convention held here today. CVcil Pague of Morristown was his opponent for the position. Both candidates were confident of election, but the wise ones predicted Roberts success. Roberts is a retired traveling salesman, of independent means, well known over the district, an active party worker and a man said to have been indorsed by State Chairman Lee. Pague is a young lawyer and has taken an active part in Progressive party affairs in Shelby county. Roberts, before the convention was called to order announced he had the solid support of the Hancock county delegation, also the delegation from Union and Fayette. Pague said he had the solid support of Shelby county, and he alse cleaimed the Rush and Franklin county delegations. Wayne county's delegation, with its sixty-four members, is the prize which both candidates tried to capture tli's afternoon, but it will be no surpr.se if this delegation is split evenly between the two candidates. All counties in the district were fairly well represented. When the convention was called to order at 2 o'clock, retiring Chairman R. O. Leeds was presiding. WEATHER FORECAST For Indiana Snow or rain In north portion tonight. Colder. Wednesday fair and colder.

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Wilson Reads Reform Message to Houses Of Congress Seeks Prohibition of Interlocking Directorates, Government Regulation of Railroad Finances, Elimination of 'Rule of Reason," and Holding Companies.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20. A great crowd which nearly overwhelmed the policemen and doorkeepers stormed the capitol to hear President Wilson read his message on trusts to congress. Not since the inauguration had so many appeals been made to members of hoth hnnsps fnr tickets to the crallerv. nor in vears

have such desperate efforts been made to get through the guarded j corridors to get into the chamber. Even the members of the senate and house waited impatiently for 12:30 o'clock when the read-i

mg of the fifth address by Woodrow Wilson, since he became president of the United States, began. Democratic leaders were no more eager than were the Republicans and Progressives. The galleries were filled early. Diplomats and their wives, leaders of society and men of power in the business world were there. Outside the chamber, those who could not get in, stood in line, satisfied to watch the arrival. Summarized here are the provisions of the president's reform program: 1. Prohibition of interlocking directorates. 2. Government regulation through the interstate commerce commission of the finance of railroads. 3. Elimination of "rule of reason' by explicitly defining the policy and meaning of the anti-trust laws and the penalty for the violation of the same. 4. Selection of an interstate trade commission to have admin-

component parts without danger aid of courts or by independent 5. Punishment of officers and

er individuals who bring the business of the country into disrepute and danger. 6. Prohibition of holding companies. 7. Granting of power to individuals injured by trade combination to file suits for redress upon facts proved by the government against such combinations.

The president loft the White House in his automobile at 12:10 o'clock accompanied only by Secretary Tumulty. Preceding him in another limousino were Mrs. Woodrow Wilson and the Misses Margaret and Eleanore Wilson, for whom seats had been reserved in the executive gallery. Washington society turned out in greater numbers today than at any time since the inauriUndIersoF buy marion hotel Bayfield and Lloyd Take Possession of Spencer House February 1. A deal for the Spencer House at Marion has just been closed for William Bayfield, formerly owner of the Westcott, and Arthur Lloyd, steward at the Westcott. The new owners will take possession February 1. The deal was made by Attorney Frederick R. White, of this city. Mr. Bayfield now owns the Norvall at Lima and the Eatna at Danville, Illinois, and it is understood that he has deals for other houses. The Norvall was purchased and remodeled when Mr. Bayfield sold the Westcott. The Spencer House, which is the best hotel in Marion, has almost 200 rooms

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of panic ; and to do this with the ! suggestion. directors of big concerns or oth guration. The president entered the house chamber at 12:30 o'clock and was greeted with great applause, which continued for almost a minute, the president bowing meantime, and then turning to shake hands with Vice President Marshall and Speaker Clark who were seated on the rostrum behind him. At 12:32 o'clock he began the reading of his message. CHEST OF SILVER STOLENJY THIEF Pence Home Ransacked While Inmates Are Away From Flat. Gaining entrance by means of a skeleton key, a thief yesterday afternoon ransacked the home of Parry N. Pence in the Vista flat, securing a chest of silver and a $5 bill. The robbery occurred some time between 2 and 4 o'clock, while Mrs. Pence was down town. "O returning home she noted that the house had been ransacked. A bank, containing some small change, was overloked by the thief. EXPRESS ANXIETY. WA ABASH, Jan. 20. Anxiety is felt here for the safety of Miss Ethel Todd, who went from here to Japan to do ts achats' work In a misslonarx school.

GOOD SAMARITAN" IS JUDAS DISGUISED Steals Valuables and Overcoat of Blountsville Visitor to Richmond. For berrlendiug John W. Smith of niountsville, Ind., a stranger, who left thf city last night, appropriated Smith's overcoat, his watch and chain, ami $S in money. Smith's Good Samaritan, it is reported at police headquarters, picked him up at the C. & O. station, when Smith was in an. uncer tain condition. The stranger offered to set the : ttlountsvillo man a room. Taking him ! to a room ins house at the corner of Kifih and Main streets, he, i Smith's valuables and then left. stole

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Wayne Taxes A pproach Million Dollars In Year 1914

Increase in Valuations in Entire County, Including CSty of Richmond, Is More Than One Million Dollars Delinquent Tax List Increases Each Year.

Through increases in tax rates and valuations in Wayne county with delinquent taxes amounting to $46,545.53, County Treas-

and Wlth delinquent taxes amounting to $46,545.53, County TVea

j urer Chamness will have within

lars to collect in 1914, for 1913 taxes. The amount in Richmond alone amounts to more than a half million dollars without the delinquent taxes. The valuation of taxables in Richmond has increased almost $700,000 over last vear and the amount of current taxes to be col-

jlected has increased $50,000, exclusive of an increase of delin

quent taxes of about $8,000. A table of the value of taxables in Richmond, and in Wayne county including Richmond, follows: 1913 taxables, city $15,841,550 .1912 taxables, city $15,169,176 1913 taxables, county $35,344,585 1912 taxables, county $34,337,858 The increase in valuations in the entire county is $1,000,000, or a little more than $300,000 outside of Richmond. The amount of taxes which are given the treasurer to collect, follows: 1913 Richmond, current, $517,488.29 ; delinquent, $30,415.78 1912 Richmond, current, $467,624.28 ; delinquent, $22,556.26 1913 County . . current, $936.791.67 ; delinquent, $46,5 15.53 1912 County . . current, $850,081.66; delinquent, $35,180.79

The amount of delinquent tax increases each year, although it in expected that the treasurer will collect within $10,000 of the amount of the duplicates for city taxes. The increase in the amount of delinquents in Richmond of this year over last was $8,000, and outside of Richmond, was about $3,300. The delinquent tax in the county, including the city, amounts to almost $50,000 now, and will exceed that amount next year, it p said. A.though almost $50,000 more will be collected in Richmond this year than last, the extra money does not go to the city. In fact, the city will suffer slightly in spite of the increased valuations because the tax rate was not raised. In the division of the tax money, Wayne county will lose a little, although the tax rate was boosted a few cents. This is because of the increased road tax and the increase of ten cents in the state tax. The tax rats for Richmond was

On Recommendation of Police Board, Motorcycle is to be Purchased.

Council last night elected Councilman O'Neal and City Controller Mo Mahan as the city's representatives oa the Reid Memorial hospital board trustees and received and heartily approved the interesting and satisfactory report of the hospital for the year, redy by President John L. Rupe of the board of trustees. A summary of this report vn published last week, but there are other interesting facts in the report which were not made public until last night. At the conclusion of the reading of the report Mr. Rupe informed the mayor that he could at any time appear before the trustees and Inquire into the affairs of the institution. One of the interesting: facts brought out in the document Is that a slight increase in the schedule of rates has been made to aid the institution Inbecoming self-sustaining. Charity cases last year. Including surgery, cost the Institution $6,111.95. Many Fall to Pay Bills. "In addition to this," the report continues, "we have each year a nam-' ber of persons who are received as' pay patients, who leave the hospital with their bills unpaid in whole or In part. Such persons, if not financially responsible, as is usually the case, are treated and cared for for nothing. "Then again, every patient who is charged $1 a day in the wards pays less than it actually costs the institution for his or her care. The difference between the cost per day per patient to maintain the hospital and the 1 which the ward patient pays, the hospital furnishes for nothing. "We are sometimes asked why we do not charge every patient the cost per day per patient. The answer is that a hospital is founded as a benevolence, and is expected to care for people wh ocan not help themselves. It can not. therefore, if it accomplishes (Continued on Page Eight.) i UNIVERSITY MAN INSPECTS SCHOOL Prof. Briggs. of Columbia University, who is inspecting the schools of the United States Is the guest of local educators the first few days of this week. He was entertained by Superintendent Giles. Sunday and by Prof. F. G. Pickell today. less than $15,900 of a million dolboosted eighteen cents, but the corporation tax remains the same. Residents of Wayne township are paying taxes for seven of twelve roads in the county for which bonds are outstanding. They are South L street. National road west. National road east. East Haven avenue. Liberty avrnue, nonn I emu siren ana opnag Grove and the Minor road. The total tax is twenty-four cents. The Washington township and Milton corporation tax for the Washington township road is thirteen cents; Greene township has a tax of thirtyfour cents for the Scantland. E. R. Cox and Morrison roads; and Franklin township and the Whitewater corporation tax for the C. T. Wright -road is eleven cents. ' The townships free from any gravel road bond tax are Abington, Boston. Center. Clay. Dalton. Harrison. Jackson. Jefferson and Webster. - The New Garden and Perry township rates are only two cents.