Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 170, 28 May 1914 — Page 2

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1914

DOUBLE CROSS By THE CITY,

CHARGES MAD

BOOMING DIAZ AS HEAD OF MEXICO

Manufacturers of the city met at the Commercial Club rooms this afternoon with city officials and Supt. Johnson of the Light. Heat Power company, to protest against the recent joint power rate schedule established by the state public service commission on petition of the city and the L. H. & P. company. President Reid of the Elliott-Reid Fence company, speaking for the manufacturers, declared the rates too high, objected to the system requiring power consumers to pay for current on a graduated system instead of paying one price for the total amount used each month; objected to the $2.60 monthly charge for "double-throw" equipment because neither plant would guarantee service nor would be held liable in case service was suspended for any cause, and protested on the monthly minimum charge of 75 cents per horse power, dec lared that to be a rank injustice. After Mr. Reid had concluded his statement Charles McGuire sprung a genuine sensation by charging that his company, the Dilie, McGuire Lawnmower company, the F. & N. Lawnmower and the Elliott-Reid Fence company had been influenced to contract with the municipal plant for their c urrent under a misrepresentation and he demanded an explanation from the city officials. Mr. McGuire said that .T. M T,nnt7

Df the F. & X. comDanv. had recentlv

omo to him and to Mr. Reid and had j informed them that Superintendent I Kleinknocht of the municipal plant had j prom'sed him that if the municipal ' plant secured the business of the local ' manufacturing concerns the power

General Felix Diaz, who organized the revolution that placed Huerta at the head of the Mexico City government, and was later expelled from Mexico by Huerta. Representatives of Diaz are now at Niagara Falls, suggesting to the mediators and the American envoys that Diaz is the best possible candidate that could be chosen to suceed Huerta as president of Mexico. Diaz is now in Toronto awaiting the outcome of his representatives' mission.

rates would be reduced. This promise, he said, influenced all three companies to contract with the city plant, following which Mayor Robbins positively refused to sanction any further reduction in power rates. Yesterday manufacturers of the city held a meeting to discus's the electric

power rates, and all of them decided to make a vigorous demand for relief from what they believed to be unfair discrimination. At the present time the municipal plant Is supplying current to nearly every manufacturing concern In the city, and J. M. Lontz frankly admits that he is responsible for securing the city much of this business, believing, as he says, Superintendent Kleinknecht had authority to promise further rate reductions if the municipal plant secured this business. He now declares that he has been "double crossed." The manufacturers are also beginning to realize now that their stampede to the municipal plant, instead of bringing about reduced power rates may have the opposite effect an increase in rates by the public service commission to protect the Light, heat and Power company, so that by reason of its heavy loss in business it will not be forced out of the electrical field. This significant remark made by Chairman Duncan, of the commission, a few weeks ago, to a committee of Richmond men, has now been brought to the attention of the manufacturers, and has made them wonder if they have not made a tactical mistake in giving all their business to the city plant. "The commission cannot reduce the rates below what it costs to produce the current, neither can it permit rates to be reduced to a point that will not permit the Light, Heat and Power company to earn a reasonable amount on its investment. The rates will be made so as to permit both plants to earn a fair return on the investment, regardless of whether it is a municipal or private plant."

Prof. Russell Favors A mending Milk Laws

FERGUSON

NAMED

Speedway Special Limited train leaves Traction Station 6 a. m., May 30, arrives Indianapolis 8 :30 a. m. See T. H., I. & E. Traction Co. display ad. this edition. 26 28 Decline in the price and demand for Spanish sherry has induced some makers to turn to the champaign industry.

Prof. Elbert Russell, councilman-at-large, and one of the champions for stricter regulation of dairies which supply milk to the city, stated his belief today that the existing dairy ordinance can be so amended, one section at a time, that within a reasonable length of time it will be as effective a measure as the one defeated by council last week. "I even believe the tuberculine test feature can be incorporated into the ordinance we now have," Prof. Russell said today. He also expressed his satisfaction over the removal of Dairy Inspector Charles Flook, and said he thought the new inspector. Dr. Lou Clem, a licensed veterinarian, would make a very efficient official. Prof. Russell frankly charged Flook with being a powerful agency in the defeat of the dairy inspection ordinance, saying that he knew Flook had lobbied against the measure. Easy to Amend. Prof. Russell said that in his opinion a majority of members of council would support each amendment to the present dairy inspection ordinance. "The other ordinance was defeated because the councilmen had to vote ior it as a whole," he said. "Those who opposed its passage did so to defeat certain provisions they objected to. What one or two of the eight councilmen who voted against the measure might have objected to the other six might have favored, so under the plan of amending the ordinance we now have, one section at a time, I think all the good features of the defeated measure can be incorporated into it." Dr. Clem's nomination as dairy inspector was submitted by the board of health to the board of public works this morning and was promptly confirmed. Dr. Clem said he had not outlined any program of the work he plans to

do, but will do so within a few days. He assumes his official duties June 1. He is very anxious to have the city provide a laboratory for him, and he and Mayor Robbins today considered a plan to provide apace for a laboratory in the rear of the council chamber. There is space In this large room for at least three offices, and as office space is at a premium In the city building the west end of the council chamber may be petitioned off into two or three rooms.

Turtle soup all day Friday. L. Knopfs, 401 S. Fifth st. BOB JAMES HOUSE

Thief Gets Jewelry and Pennies.

The home of the Rev. H. S. James, pastor of the Unted Brethren church, 1015 North B street, was broken into last evening and a valuable gold watch, chain and charm and a small bank containing fifty cents in pennies taken, during the absence of the family. The thief gained entrance to the house by climbing through a transom. This is the fifth or sixt hburglary reported to the police with in the last two weeks, and it is believed one man has been responsible for all of them. Loot valued at $300 to $400 has been taken from the various residences visited by him. In every case the thief has raided a home during the absence of the family.

FOR REPRESENTATIVE

(BULLETIN.) CAMBRIDGE CITY, May 28 When Wayne township swung Its vote to Charles Ferguson, of Fayette county, on the tenth ballot, he received the nomination for Joint representative on the Democratic ticket.

CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind., May 28. There were two active candidates and one "dark horse" candidate in the field this noon for the Democratic nomination as Joint representative from Wayne and Fayette counties. The nomination will be made at the joint convention in this city this afternoon. The two active candidates are Lawrence Bertsch, of Cambridge City, and Charles Ferguson of Fayette. The "dark horse" is George Bayer of Richmond. Bayer is known to be a receptive candidate but has made no

effort to secure the nomination. Ferguson has the support of Fayette's thirty-four delegates but if Bertsch and Bayer split the vote of Wayne's 128 delegates the result is difficult to forsee, although some of the Wayne delegation believe it might result in Ferguson's nomination. There is also the probability that if Bayer's entrance into the contest would result In difficulties of a political nature bis friends would decide not to place his name in nomination and leave the field clear to Bertsch. who several weeks ago was practically promised the nomination by certain party leaders when they induced hint to come out against Earl Crawford, who according to all precedents, was entitled to renomination, but which was denied him because he had taken up arms against the Taggart machine in the 1913 legislature. The "turn down" Crawford received at the hands of the Democratic machine leaders has driven him outside the breastworks but he has said that if Bertsch Is nominated he will support him. believing that he ould make a satisfactory legislator. Palladium Want Ads Pay

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The Store Will be Closed Saturday, DECORATION DAY.

But to make Friday shopping attractive we've planned a sale of surprising values and unusual savings. It's one of those rare opportunities to get some genuine bargains right at the height of the season.

Don't Miss These in the Dress Goods Department WOOL GOODS $1.00 grade, Friday, yard 78c $1.25 grade, Friday, yard 98 $1.50 grade, Friday, yard $1.13

Friday Specials in the East Room ALL TALCUM POWDERS Mermen's Colgate's, Williams and Babcock's Corylopsis 2 for 23c. HUDNUTS TOOTH PASTE 19c. CREME ELCAYA The best face cream made; regular price 50c, Friday at .'J8c. ALL 5c SOAPS Friday, 7 for 25c. DUSEN BERRY'S MOTH ALINE Friday, only 8c pkg. WAXIT The new polish for furniture, automobiles, etc., 60c pint, regular; Friday, 40c pint.

Ready -to -Wear Department

Four

uring Assortments FRIDAY Only.

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NO. 1. White Waists in Batiste, Crepe, Voile and Dimity, 1.25 to $2.00 values Special for Friday $1.00. NO. 2. Colored House Dresses, 34 to 46 sizes, $1.25 and $1.50 values Special for Friday, 95c. NO. 3. One Lot of Odd and Soiled White Dresses, broken line of sizes, $8.00 to $15.00 values; Special for Friday, $5.00. NO. 4. One Lot of Stripe Wash Silk Waists, High Necks and Long Sleeves, LowNeck and Short Sleeves, $2.50 and $3.00 values; Special for Friday, $1.49.

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That Will Keep You Cool. Ladies' Lisle Vest, low neck, no sleeves, crochet yoke, 50c quality; 38c, 2 for 75c. Ladies' Set-Snug Union Suits Low neck, no sleeves, wide leg, $1.00 quality at 68c; 2 for 75c. Ladies' Low Neck, short sleeves and sleeveless, 15c quality; each 10c. Ladies' Black Lace Lisle Hose, small lot, 50c quality; per pair 25c. Men's Pure Silk Socks, Onyx and Everwear brand, black, colors; 50c quality at 35c; 3 pairs for $1.00. Men's Balbriggan Union Suits, short sleeves, knee length, Special Suit, 63c. Men's Soft Shirt Collars, Detached French cuffs. Special, Each 88c; 2 for $1.75. One Lot Men's Linen Hemstitched, and hem; 15c value, at 10c. One Lot Men's Shirts, attached high collars. Each 43c; 2 for 85c.

Lace Curtains At Big Reductions 200 pairs Nottingham, Fillet Net, Cluney and Scrim Curtains. Regular price $3.00 to $5.00 pair. Sale $2.50 pair. Plain and Fancy Border Marquisette and Scrim, fifty patterns. Special 25c yard.

Every Day Needs at Big Savings, Domestic Department DRESS GINGHAM, 10c values, per yard Sh? DRESS GINGHAM, 15c values, per yard 11c BEST 12 V2c AND 15c PERCALE, price per yard 11c APRON GINGHAM, Friday Sale, per yard 5c SHIRTING. 12i2c grade, Sale price per yard 10 TABLE LINEN, $1.00 grade. Sale price per yard 82c TABLE LINEN, $1.25 grade, Sale price per yard $1.00 UNBLEACHED CRASH, 10c grade, Sale price per yard 86e UNBLEACHED MUSLIN, 12c grade, Sale price per yard 10 50 DOZ. HUCK AND DAMASK TOWELS, 50c pair; Sale per pr. 42c

Olg Reductions on Rugs and Suction Sweepers. Price Quotations Tell the Story.

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Duntley Combination Vacuum Cleaner $8.50 at $7.50 Smith Axminster Rugs. 9x12 size $22.00 at $19.50 Smith Saxony Axmins'er Rugs, 9x12 $19.50 at $17.50 Smith Colonial Velvets Seemless, 9x12 $19.50 at $17.50

Smith Pbillipsburg Brussels, 9x12 $18.00 at $15.00 Wool Fiber Rugs, 9x12 $ 9,00 at $ 7.50 Axminsters, 11-3x11 $30.00 at $25.00 Axminsters 11-3x12 $36.00 at $30.00 Wiltons 11-3x12 $49.50 at $39.50 Odd Size Rugs at 20 per cent Discount.

The White Goods and Muslin Underwear Department is Attractive With Crisp Cool Merchandise ior Hot Weather, at Greatly Reduced Prices.

One Lot of 27 inch Swiss and Venetion Flouncings, Suitable ble for Ladies Costumes and Misses' Dresses, former price $1.00 to $1.25 per yard. Special Price 68c per yd. One Lot of elegant 45 inch Embroidered Dress Patterns In Swiss, Voile and Batiste, and Rice Cloth Embroidered in White and Colored Ratine. Former Price from $7.50 to $10. Special Price $5.00 a pattern One lot Childrens Dresses, both white and colored, sizes

from 4 to 14 years. Large assortment to select from. Good workmanship and up to date materials. Dresses worth from $1.50 to $2.50. Special Price $1.00 One lot of ladies White Petticoats, good quality of Cambric and Long cloth. Lace and Embroidery rtimmed; also scolloped edges, special price 50o One lot of beautiful Swiss and Venetian Bands and Galoons. Former Price from 50c to 75c. Special Price 25c per yd.

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