Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 74, 5 February 1914 — Page 2

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, THURSDAY, FEB. 5, 1914 CIVIC COMMITTEE MEETS OPPOSITION Niece of Secretary of Navy, Who Has Been Visiting Him SOURBEER MAKES HIGHEST AVERAGE Latest Aquarium Acquisition Eats Oysters For Breakfast DISTRICT PRESIDENT TO SPEAKMONDAY Property Owners Object to Proposed Beautiflcation of River Banks. Jackson Township Student Gets Grade of 99 for Last Term. Mrs. Hamilton to Address Federation of Women's Clubs. 5

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Prof. Thompson Says Objection Arises From Necessary Expenditure. With hardly a week's work accom plished tbe clrlo Improvement commit tee of tbe Commercial Club has found that Its ideas regarding the improve TO ant of the river banks and those of the property owners along the stream differ widely. The committee which la headed by John McCarthy, has appointed J. F. Thompson to make a survey of the river banks and then report to the committee. Although at this time Mr. Thompson has been unable to gather any definite data regarding the proposed work, he says many of the property holders are willing to make slight improvements, but do not want to expend a large sum of money on the cleaning up of the banks. In some cases the banks are very unsightly, overrun with thick underbrush, and in many places the banks have been used as a dumping ground, where tin cans, ashes and rubbish have been piled many feet high. Work Handicapped. "We will be handicapped in our work of improving tbe banks," said Mr. Thompson because of the fact we do not own the banks and secondly the opposition to the expenditure of money to purchase them. "In Ft. Wayne the banks for nine miles through the city are owned by the city and are consequently improved as the city desires, but in Richmond the opposite is found." Plans are being made for a general clean-up May 1. At a recent meeting of the civic improvement committee it wa decided to set apart that day that everyone might join in the effort to clean up Richmond. It Is expected that business men, property owners alike will join in this city-wide clean up movement. At this time the various clvio organizations will join hands to aid in the cleaning np of Richmond. HUERTA BUYS ARMS IN. UMTED STATES Mexican Dictator Promises to Protect Lives of Foreign Residents. MEXICO CITY, Feb. 5 The Mexican government is reported to have placed fresh orders for ammunition in the United States taking advantage of the lifting of the embargo by President Wilson. Friends of Huerta declare that the executive is determined to show the American government that he is master of the situation in Mexico and will place a half million men under arms if necessary. NO NATURAL ICE CUT THIS WINTER No natural ice was cut this winter by the Union Ice company here, but artificial ice during the summer will be available for all purposes. Otto Rettig, of the Union Ice company, purchased new machinery In Louisville today which will increase the capacity of the plant from 50 to 100 tons a day. The Wayne Ice company, recently incorporated, will also handle artificial ice during the summer. REID TO ASSIST IN READJUSTMENT To consider readjustment of the Rock Island railroad securities and reorganization of the holding companies, Daniel G. Reid, formerly of Richmond, was appointed a member of the committee which will take up the important financial question. Arthur Curtis James, Francis L. Hlne and T. M. Shumacher are the other committeemen. TO REMODEL FLATS Apartments will be made in the old Thistlethwaite building at Fourth and Main streets by the owner, George Bali. The second and third floors will be remodeled. "TWINKLE" IS LATEST DANCE FROM THE EAST. INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 5. The "Twinkle" is the latest dance imported from the east. It is different from others bnt includes, the steps of the "Hesitation Waltz." It is restful and graceful, dancing masters say. ELDERLY LADIES ESPECIALLY Don't let your complexion be wrinkled and spotted; keep it young appearing and bright. You are just as old as you look, and you can have a fine complexion if you only givo It care. Advertisement. OPERA CREAM A Liquid Beautlfier. It has ben used for twenty years by ladies of refinement and good taste. When properly applied with a sponge. It never shows, but imparts a velvety softness to the complexion that is unobtainable with any other preparation. Not only that, but it preserves the complexion so that the longer it is used the better the complexion becomes. Advertisement. TRY IT. For sale by all druggists, or by mail direct from manufacturers on receipt of price, 26c. Manufactured by Dayton Drug Company, Dayton, Ohio. Advertisement.

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Bavis Sees "Jokers in Revised Gas Rules

Revised rules pertaining to the guarantee of natural gas service were submitted to the board of publio works today, one rule drafted by City Attorney Bond and the other by Wilfred Jessup, counsel for the Richmond Light, Heat & Power company. Each of tbe proposed revised deposit rules Is less drastic than the one the company has attempted to inforce, and which caused such a generel protest, but the board of works showed a decided preference for the rule suggested by the city attorney. In fact President Bavis declares the Jessup rule is full of "jokers." Discussion of the proposed rules took up a great part of the board's time at the session today, and was continued this afternoon. The board probably will insist that the company accept the rule proposed by the city attorney, but it is not known whether it will be acceptable to the company. Mr. Jessup, however, said the company was anxious to reach an under standing with the city on this question, avoiding the necessity of having the state commission rule upon it. What Bond Suggests. The deposit rule proposed by Mr. Bond provides that applicants for natural gas service who have not been bona fide residents of the city for a period of six months preceding the date of filing application, and that all users of natural gas who are now or shall become delinquent in the payments of their gas bills, may be required to make deposits on the following scales: Cooking and lighting purposes, $3; each heating stove in a house of not more than five rooms, $3; furnace in a house of not more than six living rooms, $5; for furnace in a house of more than six living rooms, $10. The rule proposed by Mr. Jess-up reads: "The Light, Heat & Power company reserves the right to require a reason ably safe guarantee or a cash deposit sufficient to meet the estimated cost for gas or other service rendered for the term of six weeks. Such deposit shall in no case be less than $5, and will be refunded when the service has been discontinued, all bids paid and upon the surrender of the receipt thereof. No interest will be paid upon deposits. No guarantee or deposit will be required of customers who have met all payments when due for a term of one year." Jessup Rule Unsatisfactory. "That rule is not at all satisfactory," said Mr. Bavis this afternoon. CONVERTS UNITE WITH BRETHREN CHURCH Featuring the last service of the week, the Itev. J. E. Shannon who is conducting a revival service at the United Brethren church will speak on "The Present and the Eternal Glory of the Church," tonight. A large number of converts of the Honeywell revival have expressed desire to join the church at the service tonight. This will be the last service of the week. MUtfCIE INSTITUTE IS NOW ASSURED MUNC1E. Ind.. Feb. 5. It was announced toduy that through the pale of $300,000 worth of bonds to Chicago and eastern capitalists the financing of the Muncie Normal Institute has been assured. This means theft the plans for the new Chefs school for the International Steward's association will be carried out at once. NO DAMAGE CAUSED Hose companies responded to an alarm of fire at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the home of A. N. Chamness, 20 South Twelfth, and extinguished the blaze before it caused any serious damage. A basket of trash caught fire In some manner, starting the blaze. Territory around Punta Arenas, at the extreme south of Chile, has a healthful climate. Much cattle and sheep raising is done and the district

is rapidly building up.

litical machine that would be one of the smoothest in the country. "By a machines," she said, "I do not mean a corrupt body, but an organization pure in principle and certain in purpose."

"In fact It has three Jokers in it. One j is the "no interest on deposit" feature. Another is the fact that if a man surrenders service he could not secure his deposit In the event he had lost his receipt for the same. But the real serious one Is that If a man who has not been required to mako a deposit should happen to misB paying his bill before the tenth of any month he oould be listed as delinquent and required to post a deposit or guarantee for continuance of service." The rule the company has been at- ' tempting to inforce provides that all patrons of its natural gas service, except property owners, no matter how long they have been patrons of the company, be required to post deposits or file guarantees. Mr. Jessup, in speaking of the new deposit rule proposed by him, said he believed it to be perfectly rair both to the public and the company, that it was not discriminatory and would hold good in any court. Will Give Square Deal. Mr. Bavis of the board said he recognized the Justice of permitting the L. II. & P. ample authority to protect itself from unscrupulous patrons, but he did not beliove the rule proposed by Mr. Jessup to be a fair one. He said there were many people who had resided in Richmond for a year or Ion ger who did not use natural gas service, but if they applied for it in the event the proposed rule was approved, would come under its provisions. Mr. Jessup replied to this objection by pointing out that the rule did not provide that all new customers would have to make deposits or guarantees. Only such new patrons as the company believed it was taking risks in providing service would be asked to meet with the requirements of the rule. Never Refuse 8ervlce. Mr. Jessup took occasion to inform the board that the company had never refused service to patrons who had refused to comply with the terms of the existing deposit rule. He laughingly remarked that President Bavis was one of the customers who had declined to make a deposit or file a guarantee, but the company decided not to refuse service to him because it was believed that was just what he wanted the company to do. "It was not because I did not have the $5," retorted Mr. Bavis. "It was because I believed that the principle on which that rule was based was absolutely wrong." ELDORADO PLANT VALUED AT $2,600 EATON, Feb. 5 An appraised vaue of $2,60 has been placed on the plant of Eldorado creamery company, a concern which lately went into the hands of a receiver, folowing the request of the stockholders. The conrt has authorized the receiver, Isaac Miller, a stockholder, to proceed with the sale of the plant at a p"ice not less than the appraisement. GREEK NEWSPAPER TELLS OF KILLING The "Atlantis," national Greek newspaper, published in New York city, , tells of Balkan atrocities, 500 prisoners of war having been mercilessly slaughtered by the Bulgarians. The Greek prisoners were killed and their bodies horribly mutilated. The paper also tells of the murder of the Bishop of Melenico, which occurred five days before the war was declared. BUYS BOOK STORE Iouis Pilgrim, harware merchant, 529 Main street, has purchased the Clara T. Moorman book store at 620 (Main, street and will close out the i stock in the Moorman store and move his hardware stock into the new loca tion. He has obtained a lease of fivo years on the Moorman building. The Philippine bureau of forestry reports that American and European : lumberman are trying to procure ! large and regular shipments of I Philippine woods, mainly for cabinet I makins.

HONOR LIST COMPILED

An average grade of 99 for all work taken daring tbe term ending January 9, in tbe towns and township schools Is credited to Park Sourbeer of Jackson township. .The highest average credited to a high school pupil is that of Marlam Wood of Whitewater, whose grades average 98. Sourbeer is In the Eighth grade. Averages of work done by pupils in all four years of high schools and tbe Eighth grade of common schools in Wayne county were prepared "by County Superintendent Williams and an honor list made of those having the highest averages. The averages following are for all work done during the last term in the school year designated: Fourth Year, High School. Pupils Pet. Margaret Qulgley, Williamsburg. .95.6 Deskin Jones, Whitewater 93. Raymond Hofford, Economy 92.5 Ada Alexander, Fountain City 91. Frances Harvey, Webster . . . Wm. Huddleston, Milton David O'Connell Greensfork .89.5 .87. .90.3 Third Year, High School. Horatio King, Webster 95.9 Evert Hunt, Whitewater 93. Cecil Chenoweth, Fountain City.. 93. Mabel Coffman, Williamsburg 92.4 Florence Daniels, Milton 92.1 Jesse Townsend, Economy 90.6 Wilbur Bond, Greensfork 89.7 Corrine Davis, Greensfork 93.7 Second Year, High School. Maryam Wood, Whitewater 98. Hazel Fletcher, Economy 94. Walter Renner, Williamsburg 93.5 Mabel King, Webster 93. Firman McCorraick 916 Zella Lacey, Fountain City 90. First Year, High School. Paul King, Fountain City 95. Earl Freeman, Whitewater 94. Josephin Hinshaw, Williamsburg. .93.7 Ralph Bryant, Milton ..; 91.7 Helen Farmer, Economy 90.3 Juanita Hendershott, Webster 88.8 Agnes .Cain, Greensfork 94. Eighth Year, Common Schools. Velma Helms. Abinston 9 ito.toa ..::::::::$8: Edna Stanford, Russell Sanders, Center 97. Cora Clawson, Clay 93. Frank Farlow, Dalton 90. Verlln Brown, Franklin 96. Edna Buckner, Greene 95. John Kinslnger, Harrison 97. Park Sourbeer, Jackson 99. Reba Riggs, Jefferson 96. Mary King, New Garden 96. Ethel Charles, Perry 93. Glenn Wolford, Washington 93. Edith Whitacre, Wayne 97. Frank Study, Webster 91. POLICE JUDGE HEARS SHORT WEIGHT CASE Murray Declares Scales Institution Must Be Faulty. of No decision was rendered in the case of Henry Murray, charged with short weighting the Home for Friendless Women in the sale of butter, up to a late hour this afternoon and testimony was still being heard. The case is before Mayor Robbins in police court. Murray pleaded not guilty, , charging that the mistake, if there was J any, was caused by faulty condition of j the scales and not because he tried to short weight the institution. i FILE REPORTS OR TAKE CONSEQUENCE "All men whose Incomes from March 1, 1913 to January lt 1914, have Koon KClfl " mnro tr-m oil arturrac ' must not think they can escape the I provisions of the federal Income tax ; law," said J. H. Hayworth, a deputy i internal revenue collector, who was in the city today. "They must file their reports with the federal government or take the consequences. Dividends received from banks and corporation stock are not taken into consideration in the application of the income tax law, but incomes from such stock must be listed, nevertheless." Blanks for filing income reports may be secured from the collector of internal revenue at Indianapolis. GIBSON TYPE! NOT FOR YOU WASHINGTON. Feb. &. Listen, you men who are bow-legged, knock-kneed, stoop-shouldered, or wide at the belt, no longer will you be able to hide your physical defects from your friends and neighbors with the aid of padded and loose-fitting clothing. The custom cutters of America have struck a mortal blow at your pride. They have voted that you must wear suits that are formfitting and tight and without pads that is, if you would be up-to-date in your apparel. Your trousers also must be -shorter and so must the cuffs. CITY STATISTICS Building Permits. Clarence Finney, frame residence, South Fifteenth street; cost, $3,927. Mary A. King, frame residence, North Fifteenth street; cost, $625. George Ball, remodeling block, Main and Fourth streets; cost, $300. St. Louis factories in 1912 numbered 2,585 and had an output valued at $345,657,438. ALLEN'S F00TEASE The Antiseptic powder shnfcrn info tv.. .i,n..TH standard Kem-,...:-T edy lor tl leel for IH nt,.rV. an.000 testimonials. S"J? Address, Allen S. Olnjfted. I Ro. iTha&Uawko put tbe EE la E t

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"Ollie" the octopus, who recently arrived at the New York Aquarium from Key West, eats four dozen oysters, shells and all besides a savory mess of moss bunkers for his breakfast. He is a perfect specimen of the eight armed cephalopod and was obtained in Florida waters by Second Engineer I. Greenleaf, of the Mallory liner Comal, who has a hobby of collecting curios for the aquarium.

INSPECTOR REPORTS Hodgin Shows Work Done in January. City Building Inspector Hodgin today submitted his first monthly report, showing the work done by him x. j His report follows: I Wire inspections, 40; flues inspectj ed, 18; flues ordered taken down, 2; 'walls condemned, 2; walls ordered ta ken down, 1; buildings ordered removed, 1; fires, 11; fire losses, J370; building permits, 3; cost of building permits issued for $3,365; moving permits, 1; fees for all permits, $9.73. At. the mayor's cabinet meeting to night reports of all department heads will be submitted. RECEIVE BIDS ON SCHOOL ADDITION Bids were received today for j the building of an addition to the' Economy (Ind.) school house, recent-' ly condemned by the state because it was overcrowded. Thf Miller-Kemper company of this city submitted the lowest bid, $4,334, and probably will be awarded the contract. j

BAD CO LOS Some colds are worse than others, but they are all bad. Let your doctor decide the medicine. If he orders Ayer's Cherry Pectoral,

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SLIP-ON FROCKS PRACTICAL FOR SCHOOL

Although lines are simple, with a little thought it Is easy enough to Ret away fro. the commonplace in children's rations. The quaint patterns in materials which grown-ups are so partial to at the moment are, many of them, quite aa suitable and becoming to small folks. Brightly hued plaids relieve effectively dull school dresses and dark coats. Figured silks and challies are especially pretty In the small wardrobe. For general wear the Balkan dress, slipping on over the head, middy blouse fashion, is one of the most novel and most practical fashions for little girls. The underwaist. to which the skirt is usually attached, allows the weight to depend from the shoulders, an excelTo obtain either pattern Illustrated fill out this coupon and Inclose IS cents in stamps or coin. Be sure to state number of pattern and size, measuring over the fullest part of the bust for dimensions. Address Pattern Department.

AT INSURES Board to Pro Rate Insurance Among Agents. The board of public works today decided to take out insurance on city ! property for the following amounts: I : Buildings. $27,000; general machin ery. $39,000; electrical l . , i. n machinery, A rate of 83 cents has been secured on electrical machinery and for both general machinery and buildings, 68 cents. j A reduction in the total insurance premium amounting to $60 per year lean be secured by providing two fire j doors and a water cask with two metal buckets, at the city plant. These improvements will be made. This insurance. totaling $90,000. will be pro rated among the various fire insurance agents of the city. Underthe Zimmerman administration only boilers and one small building at the park were insured. OBTAINS DIVORCE By her husband's failure to appear, Agnes Cox was granted a divorce. The plaintiff alleged that her husband was cruel and inhuman, failed to provide, deserted her and used liquor excessively. No alimony was asked. it for 75 years. C. Armr C.. 1. MM. lent thing for a growing girl. No. 7962 illustrate nicely one of these models with a full U-ngth undersleeve of figured net. Thin dress may be copied for size 8 with 2Va yards of 36 inch material and 1 of contrasting material for underwaist and sleeves. Drop-ehoulders are as much a feature of small dresses as of large and lend the same style. The sleeves nt In smoothly or are sllphtly gathered 7?49 may be made dressy by the addition of a folded girdle. With the broad stitched belt lt Is an excellent sch. frock. Insels of plaid trim and brighten it. For sire 10. 2H yards ol incn material will he nAi with yard of plaid for trimming. EacB rT. tern 15 cents. No Name .. Address Size

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A meeting of tbe different commltc teen of tbe Federated clubs of the city, held this morning in the MorrissonIteeves library, it was announced that Mrs. Hamilton of Brookville, district president, will be in the city Monday to confer with the officers of the Richmond organization on matters concerning tbe district convention which mill be held in this city in May. Monday a luncbeon win be given at the Hotel Westcott for Mrs. Hamilton, after which a meetin gwill be held and the members of the various committees of tbe Federation are urged to be present. Miss Edna Johnso nls president of the local federation.

CONTINUES DEBATE ON ALASKAN BILL WASHINGTON. Feb. 5. Under a special order the house met at 11 o'clock today to continue debate of the Alaskan railroad bill which has passed the senate. By unanimous consent agreement the House bill was withdrawn and the measure as it passed the Senate was substituted. Following general dbate the reading of the bill for amend ments will begin. The amendment pro vides that the government shall spend $36,000,000 to construct a railroad Into the interior of Alaska opening tbe resources of the territory. BELIEVES GAMBLING IS THE GREATEST EVIL. INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. 5. Believing that gambling is a greater evil than liquor. John P. Quinn, self-confessed reformed card sharp, and race track follower, has planned a motion picture crusade to bo waged at the PanamaPacific exposition. Over 5.000 feet cf film, especially manufactured from selected exposures, will depict tbe deceptions and frauds perpetrated in the various gamblinK games. 'HEN FRUIT" LEADS COUPLE TO ALTAR. COLUMBUS. Ind.. Feb. 5. The latest victim of Cupid's "ben fruit matrimonial bureau" is Miss Anna Danj forth of Elizabeth town. Ind.. who was I married Sunday to August Remston. a cook, of Jeffersonvllle. The ac qualntance sprung from her name and address which was discovered by Remston when he was making an om1 let in a New York cafe two years ago. j REPUBLICAN WARD AND TOWNSHIP MEETINGS. Republicans of Wayne County will meet for the purpose of electing nrecinct committeemen In the various ' wards and townships, and delegates to the District Convention tomorrow. FHday night, at 7:30 sharp at the follow ing places in the City of Richmond: FIRST WARD In Store Room No. .17 S. 6th St., Next to Richmond Steam Laundrv. SECOND WARD City Building in Cltv Court Room. THIRD WARD Qulgley Drug Store. N. E Street. FOURTH WARDK. of P. Temple. FIFTH WARD No. 3 Hose House. N. A Street. SIXTH WARD Tin Shop, Corner 13th and Main Streets. SEVENTH WARD No. 5 Hose House, West 5th Street. EIGHTH WARD Republican Club Rooms. Hunt and Maple Streets. The township meetings will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p. m.. Februarv 7th as follows: ABINQTON Abington. BOSTON J. C. Pyle's Blacksmith Shop. CENTER Centerrille. CLAY Roes Hiatt'a Garage, Greensfork. DALTON Charles Edward's Store. Economy. FRANKLIN Whitewater. GREEN E Williamsburg. HARRISO N Jacksonburg-. JACKSON Town Hall. Cambridge City. JEFFERSON Council Chamber. Hagerstown. NEW GARDEN Fountain City. PERRY Charles Edward's Store, Economy. WEBSTER Webster. WASHINGTON Or. I. P. Sweeney's Office. Milton. WAYNE County Assessor's Office in Court House. PAUL COMSTOCK. Chairman. Old People Find Comfbrt In J . I Dr. JONES' : As people crow old their muscle $ and joints become stiff, and they snf- J fer from cold hands and feet due to poor circulation and low temperature generally. 2 h A rub down with Dr. .looes Lani- $ ment stimulates the circulation, re- S lie ieves pain, and produces great com- J S fort. A. G. Luken & Co.. Fosler Drug Co . Conkey Drug Co., Thistlethwaite's. SPECIAL Cream to whip. !y ou." Coffee roasted today. II. G. HADLEY Phone 2292 1 DR. A. O. MARTIN DENTIST Colonial Building Suite 22-213 TYPEWRITERS For Sale or Rent Ribbons and Carbon Paper. Richmond TypevTiter Exchange Room 4, Httle Block