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TflE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 1914

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AT WHOLESALE Local Grocers, However, Hold Prices Down as Long as Supply on Shelves Meets Demand. Thrraiirh thn fairness shown by dealers in the city, Richmond citizens have not felt the unprecedented rise of prices on practically thirty-five per cent of goods which groceries sell, but when the local supply is exhausted, Richmond grocers will be forced to meet the raises. Elmer B. Eggemeyer stated today that the citizens do not realize and therefore cannot appreciate the fact that the Belling prices on goods of that character are entirely inconslstr ent with the present market prices. As an example, he quotes the sugar price. Sugar has been and still is retailing for $1.35 a bag. This was on the basis of the wholesale price nine days ago. Since that time the wholesale price has jumped from $4.40 to $6.25 cwt in carload lots. Beans Go Upward. Retailers ask that the consumers do not try to take advantage of the situation by trying to buy stuff in large quantities. Dealers are in a position to advance the prices any time, but if the consumers will not try to force the demand by purchasing large quantities, they will not pay more while the present supplies last. Beans have kited in a few days from $2.20 to $3.19, this morning's market price in carload lots wholesale, an Increase of just ninety-nine cents. The concentrated demand on beans Is said to be the cause. While coffee, especially cheaper grades, has raised from two to five cents on the pound wholesale, Mr. Eggemeyer believes the prices will reBolve themselves down to the old basis when ocean traffic to Brazil is again opened. Big standard houses are holding down the price but will sell only in limited quantities in order to keep their own supplies at present prices. Expect Sugar to Fall. The price of sugar like that of coffee, may be brought down somewhat. The influx of Michigan beets which will occur about Sept.'l probably will have some effect and it is reported that the cane sugar supply in Cuba is bigger than ever before. The question however, is not the price, but the means of availing themselves of the products with the limited transportation facilities. All Imported stuffs have gone up. In fact the grocer can add twenty-five to fifty per cent on the price of thirtyfive per cent of everything domestic or Imported, that ho handles but they aro holding off because of the fairly good stock on hands. An importer in the city today said that today's quotation showed ad vances of fifty per cent in mushrooms and pimentoes imported. French and Italian olive oil, French nuts for the Christmas trade, imported sardines, marmalades and French peas are all booming. Local canned goods are not affected as yet but there may be slight in creases due to manufacturers takln? advantage of the concentration of de mand on the domestic product. Imported cheese which was pur chased July 19 at twenty-nine cents a pound in a 1,500-pound lot is now quot ed at forty-one rents. Cocoa is selling at a raise of four cents a pound. Every day sees new changes in the prices and the quotations of today may bo unrecognizable tomorrow. Mater ial changes amounting to revolutions may take place in the wholesale quo tatlons by tho end of the week and shortly retailers will be forced to ask the higher prices. The Markets CHICAGO GRAIN Furnished by Correll and Thompson. I. O. O. P. Bldg. Phone 1446. WHEAT Open. Close. Sept 94 96 Dec 99 102 May 107 110 CORN Sept 75 77 Dec 69 69 May 72 71 I OATS Sept 40 41 Dec 43 44 May 47 47 CHICAGO WHEAT CHICAGO. 111., Aug. 10. A new record for the season was made on the board of trade today, when May wheat reached $1.10, a jump of nearly seven cents since last Thursday. The previous record was made Saturday when grain for that month reached $1.07. Advances of nearly three cents were also shown for September and December wheat. Sentiment was radically bulllnsh, and the volume of trade was fairly large. CHICAGO, Aug. 10. Close wheat: Sept. 96, Dec. $1.02, May $1.10. Corn Sept. 77, old 77, Dec. 67, May 71. Oats Sept. 41. Dec. 44, May 47. Pork Sept. $22.20, Jan. $22.50. Lard Sept. $10.10, Oct. $10.25, Jan. $10.42. Ribs Sept. $12.62, Oct $12.45, Jan. $11.25. CHICAGO, Aug. 10. Wheat 96 97, 9596, 9697, 9596, $1.151.16. Corn No. 2 white 84 85, 8687, 8485, 86, 86. Oats No. 2 white 4042, 4041. 40 41. CHICAGO LIVESTOCK CHICAGO, 111., Aug. 10. Hogs: Re. ceipts 15,000, 25c higher, market $8.80 9.90 good, mixed butchers $2.90 $9.75, good heavies $9.05 9.25, rough heavies $8.51(5 9.00, light $9.009.85. pigs higher $7.65010.00, bulk of sales $3.2503.75. Cattle: Receipts 700, 8.2&9.50, beeves strong 350, $6.15 6.25. CINCINNATI LIVESTOCK CINCINNATI. O.. Aug. 10. Hogs: JUceipta 5,100, market steady, paokers 0mA k stokers $t.7699J0; comsmoa to

Earl Crawford Jumps to Progressive Party

"I am no longer affiliated with the Democratic party. I am now a member of the- Progressive party and I am proud of it." This statement was made today by Earl Crawford of Milton, who in 1913 represented Wafne and Fayette counties in the legislature, having been elected on the Democratic ticket. While in the legislature Crawford had an opportunity of learning how thoroughly rotten the Taggart machine was and he at once declared war on the "system" and was in constant revolt against it until the close of the session. To punish him the Taggart machine this year blacklisted him and he was practically refused the re-nomination he was entitled to by the machine bringing out a candidate against him. Crawford declined to seek re-nomination under such conditions and he was then tendered the Progressive nomina tion for joint representative, but he de clined the offer for at that time he choice $6.258.90, pigs and lights $7.50 10.15, steers $5.007.00. Cattle: Receipts 1,800, strong steers $5.50 9.20, heifers $4.508.00, cows $3.00 6.50, calves steady $5.00 10.10. Sheep: Receipts 4,600, market steady, $2.504.75, lambs $5.509.50. TOLEDO GRAIN TOLEDO, O., Aug. 10. Cash grain prices: Wheat No. 2 red $1.02, Sept. $1.03 ,Dec. $1.07. Corn cash 78, Sept. 85, Dec. 7314. Oats cash 42, Sept. 334 43&, Dec. 47, May 50. Cloverseed cash $11.15, Oct. and Dec. and March $11.50. Alsike Aug. $9.80, Dec. $9.95, March $10.10. Timothy prime $2.92, Sept. Oct. and Dec. $3.00, March $3.12. RICHMOND MARKET LIVE STOCK (Corrected daily by Anton Stolle. Phone 1316.) HOGS. Primes (average 200 lbs.) per 100 lbs. $8.65, heavy mixed, per 100 lbs., $7.007.25; roughs, per 100 lbs., $5.50 6.00; light $8.158.20. CATTLE. Choice steers, per lb., 7 to 8c: butcher steers, per lb., 77c, cows, per lb., 36c; bulls, per lb., 5 6; choice veal calves, per lb., 9c to 9c. PRODUCE (Corrected daily by Ed Cooper, Phone 2577.) Old chickens dressed paying 20 to 22c; selling 25c to 28c. Young chickens dressed, paying 30, selling 40c. Country butter paying 15 to 25c; selling 25 to 30c. Creamery butter, selling 33c. Country lard paying 11c; selling 15c. Eggs paying 18c; selling 22c. FEED QUOTATIONS Timothy hay, paying $16. Straw, paying $3. Oats, paying 37c. New oats, paying 32c. Corn, paying 72c. Red clover seed, paying $7.50 bu. Timothy seed, paying $2.50 bushel. Cracked corn, selling $1.75 bushel. Bran, selling $28 ton. Middlings, selling $29 ton. Chop feed, selling $1.50 cwt. Corn meal, selling $1.50 cwt Salt, $1.40 barrel. GRAIN MARKET (Corrected daily by Richmond Roller Mills. Phone 2019.) Wheat, paying 75c, oats paying 35c; corn, paying 75c; rye, paying 55c; bran, selling $28 cwt.; middlings, selling $29 cwt. FISH AND SEA FOOD (Corrected by Richmond Fish Market. Phone 1535.) Fresh fish Whitefish 20c lb; pike 20c lb; boneless herring 15c lb; Spanish mackerel 25c lb; lake trout lSc lb; large pickerel ISc lb; small pickerel 15c lb; perch 15c lb; white bass 15c lb; catfish 18 to 20c lb; halibut 20c lb; salmon 20c lb. Frogs Live and dressed 35c apiece. Spiced fish Sardeles 75c bucket. Turtles Live 12c lb; dressed 20c lb. Salt fish Holland herring 3 for 10c, salted mackerel 5 to 25c apiece. COAL MARKET (Corrected daily by Hackman, Klefoth Co. Phone 2015.) Anthracite nut, $8.40; Anthracite No. 4 and egg, $8.15; Pocahontas lump or egg, $5.50; Pocahontas mine run, $4.50; Pocahontas slack, $4.00; Jackson lump or egg. $5.75: Winifrede, $4.75; Jewel, $5.00; Hocking Valley, $4.50; Indiana, $3.75; coke, $7; Tenn essee, $o.2o. GROCERY PRICES (Corrected by Ed Cooper. Phone 2577.) Apples, new, 15 20c quarter peck. Bananas, 10(5 20c. doz. Beans, green, 15 to 18c quarter peck. Beets, 5c bunch. Cauliflower, 1525c bunch. Canteloupes, 10c, 3 for 25c. Carrots, new, 5c bunch. Celery, 510c bunch. Cucumbers, 5c each. Cocoanuts 10c. Dates, 10c lb. Egg plant, 10 to 20c. Figs, 20c lb. Grapefruit 5 10c each. Honey, 25c comb. Kale, 10c peck. Lemons, 2 for 5c. Lettuce, heads, 5 10c; winter lettuce, 58c bunch; leaf, 20c lb. Lima beans, 35c quart. Mangoes, 4 for 10c. Maple sugar, 20c lb. Onions, spring, 2 for 5c: Bermuda, 10c lb. Oranges, 3060c doz. Peas, 20c peck. Pineapples, 15c each. Parsley. 5c bunch. Red peppers, 15c pint. Radishes, 3 bunches 10c. Potatoes, new, 10c quarter peck. Spinach, 5c peck. Squash, 510c each. Sweet potatoes, 20c neck. Peaches, 25c for 2 qts. " Watermelons, 25c to 50c. Corn, 15 to 20c dozen. Pears, 16c peck. Plums, 10 to 12 c peck. Tomatoes, 10c lb. BOMBARD CETARO. VIENNA, Aug. 10 Via London A Montenegran gunboat today bombarded the Russian fortifications at Cetaro. The bombardment did slight damage. None was killed.

had not fully decided whether to leave the Democratic party. Recently he decided the only way possible to rid Indiana of the Taggart

machine was through the agency of the Progressive party and he at once affiliated himself with that organization. "Wayne county's three Democratic legislative candidates are all Taggart men,'vsaid Crawford today, "and I am going to do everything in my power to defeat them. I am going to tell the people of Wayne, Fayette and Union counties what I know about the workings of the Taggart outfit and what it would mean to them to have Taggart henchmen represent them in the legislature. I have already started the fight but later I wiS devote more time to it." Crawford has also promised another former Democrat Bernard B. Shively, Progressive candidate for congress in the Eleventh district to campaign with him all over that district GERMAN SUB-MARINE SUNK BY ENGLISH Admiralty Confirms Report of Victory and Indicates Japanese Assistance. BY LEASED WIRE. DONDON, Aug. 10. The admiralty confirmed the report of the sinking of the German sub-marine U-15 In attack upon British warships and deny rumors that several British vessels had been sunk in a night attack. It is understood that all the twelve men in the crew of the U-15 were killed. An Exchange Telegraph Company message from Basel via Rome states that the Alsatian town of Comar had ben captured by the French. A dispatch from Paris indicates that this report is untrue and that the French advance has proceeded no further north than Muelhausen. Reports Forts Intact. The managing director of the Exchange Telegraph company who has gone to Brussels reported today that he had learned from a source absolutely reliable that the forts at Liege are still intact, that not one has been captured and that the Belgian army was still able to prevent the German advance. A conflict between Japanese and uerman warsnips is inencatea by a Reuter dispatch received here from Tokio. It says: "It is believed that Japan will adhere to the spirit of the Anglo Japanese alliance to the very extreme limit. The whereabouts of the German squadron is not disclosed, but it is reported to be menacing British shipping. "The entire Japanese fleet has sailed from Yokasukka under sealed orders. SET MEETING DATE Republicans Plan for Township Convention. Arrangements for a township convention to nominate a township assessor, trustee, advisory board and three justices of peace have been made by Republicans of Wayne towni ship. The nominating convention will be held Saturday September 5, at the court house. Ward meetings will be held Friday, August 14 at 7:30 o'clock. Precincts outside the city will be represented at the court house Saturday aftrenoon, August 15. There will be one delegate and one alternate from each precinct In the township and city. WEATHER MODERATE Week's Report Shows Even Temperature. From extremes of heat, cold, rain and drouth, the weather man has arrived at a course w.hich gives a reasonable combination of all. As a sam ple of this kind of weather he present ed last week with a maximum of 93 degrees and a minimum of 51 degrees. The report of the co-operative obserxer follows: High Low Sunday 88 61 Monday 83 57 Tuesday 81 53 Wednesday 87 50 Thursday 93 51 Friday 92 66 Saturday 89 61 City Statistics Deaths and Funerals. DALE James W. Dale, aged 26 years, died Sunday night at his home. 1412 North D street after a lingering illness due to lung trouble. He is sur vived by his wife. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home. Rev. L. E. Murray, pas tor of the First Christian church, will be in charge. Burial in Earlham ceme tery. Friends may call any time. The deceased was a member 01 tne maianapolis lodge of Moose. BAILEY McKinley Bailey died last evening at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Effie Ross, 226 South Second street at the age of 18 years. Death was caused by tuberculosis. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. STOP ALL TRAFFIC IN MICHIGAN CITY MICHIGAN CITY, Ind., Aug. 10. Banks, offices and practically every business house in the city suspended operation from noon to 2 o'clock today in memory of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. At 2 o'clock every wheel in manufacturing plants and all the street cars, and lnterurban cars were stilled for five minutes.

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PARISIANS ALLEGE GERMAN ATROCITIES Student Claims Frenchmen Executed on Very Slight Provocations. BY LEA3ED WIRE. PARIS. Aug. 10. In order to prove that the Germna soldiers are commit-

ing attrocities upon Frenchmen in Germany, the government today began gathering depositions from their returned comrades. A student named Demonbynes declared that Frenchmen were shot and killed in (Badan) Germany, and that two Italians met the same fate. Demonbynes stated he was captured and ordered executed. In detailing the execution of the Frenchmen, Demonbynes said that the first Frenchman was killed because he shouted "Long live France," while waiting for a train at Lerrach. He was arrested, sentenced to death, placed against the station wall, and shot. Three French youths who were at the station protested against the killing. They were told to keep still. They refused, were arrested and were later executed. The Italians were put to death on the road between Immendingen and Waldshutt; one because he objected that a German pasBengei on the train sat upon him, and the other following an argument with a German over the closing of a train window. ANNOUNCE MASSACRE. BRUSSELS, Aug. 10. The Belgian war office issued a statement this afternoon saying that all the residents of the village of Solron, near Pepinster, were massacred by German troops, because three gardeners, working in a field, had fired upon a detatchment of 200 Germans, stationed at the farm house where the garden hands were employed. The official statement says that the three garden ers were shot down and then all the village put to sword. HOG PRICES SOAR TO FAMINE FIGURE CHICAGO, Aug. 10,-Buying by Ar- . ... , . tn mour & Co., sent cattle and hogs up to famine prices today at tne Stock Yards. Cattle brought $10.40 a 100 weight and hogs $10.20 a hundred weight. The highest prices of the year, and the highest since 1912. The advance was not only due to the wars, traders said, but also to the domestic scarcity. Last week commission men sent word to the country not to ia ai inn i load and the supply at the yards has been scant. In order to keep the local trade supplied, the big packers found it necessary to buy, and their advent Into the market sent prices soaring. BOARD CONTRACTS FOR NEW MOTORS Harry Wood was today given the contract for the installation of alter nating current motors In all school buildings to replace the old direct current motors. The board of education received bids Saturday and placed them in the hands of an expert. Wood was the lowest bidder who agreed to take in on the price the motors now in use and furnish new ones of the same power. The change was made to avoid payig the increased rate of ten per cent additional on direct current motors. FINES MRS. MYERS FOR PROFANE TALK Mrs. Nora Myers, 304 Chestnut street, after practically every person living in the neighborhood had enter ed a complaint against her, was fined $3 and costs for profanity in city court this morning. On a promise of future good behavior a charge of public indecency also filed against her was dismissed. Mrs. Myers, a handsome young woman, was lectured both by the prosecutor and the mayor. The former said her clattering tongue had set the entire neighborhood on its ears and that in the future if she did not behave herself she would be severely dealt with. Once before, he said, she had ben arraigned on a charge of provoke but dismissed on a promise to be good. He also charged that during the latest rumpus she had publicly charged that she had no fear of prosecution because she had a stand in with the city officials and the police. Her fine was stayed by a member of the fire department. It was charged In the public indecency affidavit against the woman that to show her contempt of her neighbors she performed a most unlady-like act, thoroughly shocking a large number of witnesses. PENNSY OFFICERS INSPECT LINES An Inspection train of high officers of the Pennsylvania railroad arrived at Richmond at 1 o'clock this afternoon and remained in this city a short time. J. J. Turner, a vice president al Pittsburg and R. C Harris, supervising engineer 01 the Southwest system, both former Richmond men, were among the officers on the trip. The train came from the east via Piqua and Bradford and returned via Dayton. Some of the officers called on George LeBoutilier, superintendent of the Richmond division. TO STANDARDIZE GRADES OF COTTON BY LEASED WIRE. WASHINGTON, Aug. 10. The house committee on Agriculture today held a special hearing on . the Lever bill to establish uniform grades and classifications for cotton, under the supervision of the federal government Col. E. J. Watson, commissioner of agriculture of South' Carolina, and president of the Southern Cotton Congress, said: "The main thing now is to keep up the price of cotton and the standardization of it's grades will help this." SEIZE STEAMERS BY LEASED WIRE. ANTWERP. Aug. 10. The. Austrian steamers Zera and Prazattus were seized in the port by the Belgian au thorities this afternoon.

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BECOMES NORMAL Many Prefer To Remain in London, Losing All Fear of Trouble. BY LEASED WIRE. LONDON. Aug. 10. The exodus of Americans Is expected to be normal before the end of this week. Most of the Americans who wanted to go back to the United States already are on their way, or will start back this week. The others, not fearing any trouble in London, will remain here for an indefinite time. A despatch from Paris today stated that about 1,500 Americans in that city and the nearby towns had made application to Ambassador Herrick for places on government transports. In case Herrick deems it necessary to summon them. The liner Virginia, which' sailed from Southampton, carried a big crowd. CECILIE'S MILLIONS RETURN TO GOTHAM Treasure Reposes in New York Vaults After Removal From German Ship. BY LEASED WIRE. NEW YORK, Aug. 10. The treasure of $10,000,000 which the German liner Kron Prinzessin Cecilie tried unsuccessfully to carry abroad was returned to its starting point today, being brought here from Bar Harbor, Maine, on the Bar Harbor Express, of the New York, New Haven and Hart ford railroad. The treasure train was convoyed by another to Insure a safe passage. The gold was carried in three all-steel, burglar-proof cars. When they arrived at the Grand Central station, the cars instantly were surrounded by scores of armed guards. The specie was returned to the vaults of the banks, trust companies and the federal sub-treasury, whence it had been taken. The KronPriMessin Ceclle had dashed into the neutral port of Bar Harbor to prevent her Beizure by Brltigh warsnlp8 CARBAJALJN FLIGHT Report Says War Minister Governs City. BY LEASED WIRE. MEXICO CITY, Aug. 10. Terror spread here today following an announcement that Provisional President Carbajal planned to leave the city and turn the government over to Minister of War Velasco, who is preparing his army to resist the constitutionalist states. General Obregon and his rebel forces have arrived at Saltillo sixty miles from the capital, and the constitutionalist leader has forwarded word that he will tolerate no resistance by tne Federals. EXPECT TO HEAR FROM LOCAL PARTY No word has come from Gertrude Bartel, Bernard or Margaret Knollenberg since the messages received about a week ago. The parents expect information any time. Dispatches from European ports, especially Lon don and Liverpool, are encouraging them to believe that the local young people are no longer in danger. SUSPENDS FINE FOR WIFE'S SAKE "This man should get the maximum penalty for his offense but to punish him would be to work a hardship on his four young children, his wife and her unborn child, so I recommend that he be released on suspended sentence," said Prosecutor Reller in city court thi3 morning, after John Huffman of Centerville, pleaded guilty to having stolen an automobile tire valued at $12 from Francis Clevenger of Richmond. Mayor Robbins secured Huffman's sheepish apology for his crime and his promise not to repeat his act, and then suspended sentence. PREACHES SERMON ON ANNIVERSARY A recital of the incidents of a quarter of a century in the ministry by Rev. H. S. James at the United Brethern church interested a good sized congregation which was present at the anniversary service for the pastor. Rev. James related many of the experiences he had in the ministry of the United Brethern church. He spent some time in going over the remarkable growth of the church since he has been a pastor. He has also been a member of the regular conference for twenty-five years. PLOW ALL SUNDAY TO CHECK FIRES BY LEASED WIRE. KANKAKEE, III.. Aug. 10. Hundreds of farmers in the Kankakee country, which extends across four northern Indiana counties, worked heroically yesterday plowing up thousands of acres of land to prevent the spread of marsh fires, which are threatening to sweep everything in their path. Rain has not fallen In this valley for five weeks, and conditions are reported serious. LIGHTNING STRIKES HORSE AND HOGS Grant Smith's barn, one and threequarter miles west of town, was burned by lightning. The structure had recently been remodeled, and was only partially insured. John Miller had a horse killed by lightning and T. A. Morrison a hog. Corn was greatly damaged by wind and hail north and west of town. A tree was blown down in W. A. Oler's yard. A gigantic gas chandelier installed in Atlanta sheds a glow of more than ten thousand, candle power from fifItem powerful lamp. ,

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FOREIGN MISSIONS Board in New York Receive Cables for Assistance From War Zone. BY LEASED WIRE. NEW YORK, Aug. 10. Missionary leaders in this city fear that the work being conducted by the different denominations of the Protestant church in Europe, Asia and Africa, will be completely paralysed by the European war. Orders were issued by the various boards of Foreign Missions stopping from sailing a large number of mis sionary workers, who expected to go aboard within the next month, or six weeks. The majority of these workers, bad been assigned to fields now regard ed as being within the "danger zone Meantime those in charge of the work, of American schools and missions. In foreign countries, especially in Europe, are already encountering serious financial difficulties as a result of war. The demoralized condition of the Foreign Exchange has prevented the home offices from making regular remittances of funds and it was admitted today by church officials here that many of their workers are probably in desperate straits, for want of ready cash to meet expenses. Cables asking for funds were received today, by the Board of Foreign Missions, of the Methodist church, from points in North Africa, South America and Europe. MAIL LINER ARRIVES BY LEASED WIRE. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10. To the great relief of many shippers and the public, the Pacific mail liner Persia, flying the British flag, arrived today from the Orient, many hours overdue. It was feared that she had been cap tured. CARLOS, IND. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fennimore and Mrs. Sarah Lemon spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mor rison at Economy. Mr. and Mrs. Gaveston Shell and Miss Elsie Morrison were shopping in Winchester Friday afternoon. Albinas Coggeshall completed the Cox road on county line Thursday and will immediately commence another road near Winchester. The Morgan Creek church is being repaired. Mrs. W. A. Oler and daughter called on Mrs. Clyde Oler at Economy one afternoon this week. Mrs. Oler sprained her ankle while there. Mrs. Jemima Cox is no better. Miss Marie Hutchins left Friday evening for a visit with her cousin, Mr. Clell Hutchins and family, near Indianapolis. Otis Turner's mother has been spending a few days with him. LONDON RELEASES MILITANT WOMEN BY LEASED WIRE. LONDON, Aug. 10. General amnesty was granted to militant suffragets today and the "Wild Women" who are serving time will probably be released at once. This announcement was made in parliament by Home Secretary McKenna. Premier Asqulth announced that no members of the territorial forces would be sent in to replace the regular troops withdrawn from their stations there. FOSTER BURNED BY LIVE WIRE Frank Fosler, manager of the Foster Bottling Works, Green street, had a narrow escape from death by electrocution Saturday afternoon. In pulling an extension wire it fell across a 500 volt wire and he was knocked unconscious on a wet cement floor. The current was instantly turned off, however, Three fingers on his right hand were burned to the bone. He recovered consciousness before the arrival of the police automobile with the lungmotor. SCARCITY OF WATER THREATENS ILLINOIS BY LEASED WIRE. BLOOMIXGTON, 111.. Aug. 10. A scarcity of water In Central Illinois, following a two months' drouth, is becoming mqre acute and a water famine today menaced many of the smaller cities. The officials at Pontiac have issued orders prohibiting lawn and street sprinkling. Many railroads are hauling water to points where the supply has become exhausted. FAILS TO APPEAR Howard Jones, charged with intoxication and released on bond, failed to put in an appearance at city court this morning. If he fails to show up tomorrow his bond will be forfeited and an affidavit charging contempt of court will be filed against him. FEW STORES CLOSE Only a few business houses paid respect to Mrs. Woodrow Wileon today in following the lead of the post office and banks of closing from 2 to 2:15 o'clock during the opening of the funeral services of the first lady of the land. EAST GERMANTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Guy Dalbey, of Richmond, were visiting her mother and father Mr. and Mrs. Dan Rush. Mr. and Mrs. H. Kocker were In Richmond visiting friends recently. Mr. Clyde Hollingsworth and Bert Teegarden, Frank Brown and family, Mrs. Jack Sldell, Verla Stoffer and Lon Llowd Bpent the Sunday with Mrs. John Hollingsworth. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Whirley visited her mother Mrs. Wesley Chase, Sunday. Mrs. Jennie Hunt is spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Grace Hunt Mrs. Griffin and family, of Dublin, are visiting friends her. M. D. Dexter went to Indianapolis Sunday. Lloyd Stoffer has returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs, Jim Darnell. ot Richmond.

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MAY APPEAL Howard A. DiiL superintendent of the Richmond City Water Work company, said today that he did not know whether the company would appeal the decision of the state commission, announced Saturday. This decision denied the company's petition fot an increase in rates to provide for the company's increase in taxes for a $4 minimum rate, tne right to create a fund under the suggested rate increase to meet expenses of recent litigation and exemption from payment of costs in litigation before the commission. "A number of the directors of the company are not in the city now, and the commission's action will be con sidered by them before any decision is reached as to whether an appeal shall be taken." said Mr. Dill. "Some decision will be reached, however, before a week has passed." Water works officials are as much surprised over the city's complete vic tory in this case as are the city offi cials. Even City Attorney Bond was ' under the impression that there would be a slight increase in water rates to provide for the company's Increased taxes. BATTLESJERMANS French Scout Makes Escape After Fighting Three War Planes. BY FRANKLIN P. MERRICK. PARIS. Aug. 10. A thrilling episode of the aerial warfare going on between Germany and France was related in an official report received from Belfort, at the war ministry today. The hero was a young French officer, who had begged to be among the first sent out to scout over the German frontier. His wish was granted, and he was sent in the direction of Metz, to ascertain the positions of the German army. After securing his information he was on his way back, when he was sighted by three German aerial scouts. They gave chase, and fired upon him. The French scout responded in kind but the number against him was too great and when he was wounded, he had to dash for Belfort at full speed. He arrived there with his aeroplane riddled by German bullets. Though seriously wounded, he is expected to recover. UNLOADSJT HALIFAX Cunard Liner Fears German Cruisers. BY LEASED WIRE. NEW YORK. Aug. 10. One hundred and forty-seven passengers from the Cunard liner Mauretanla arrived here at dawn on a special train from Halifax, to which port they were taken when the liner changed its course, and landed there instead of New York, because of fear of capture by German cruisers. None of the passengers interviewed upon their arrival said there was any other feeling than curiosity aboard the liner when it was learned that she was heading for Halifax Instead of New York. The reason of course was explained, but the passengers were not in fear. CORPORATIONS ASK SHIPPING RESTORED BY LEASED WIRE. NEW YORK. Aug. 10. An appeal has been made to the United States government to take drastic action immediately to restore European shipping as the result of the meeting here today of National Foreign Trades Council, representing the largest industrial corporations and shipping interest in the country. "We must have ships to carry our goods to Europe." declared James A. Farrell, president of the United States Steel corporation, who was the leading figure at the meeting. "Even if the price of steel was advanced to $1,000,000 a ton and wheat to $10 a bushel It wouldn't do us any good as long as we have no ships to carr& our goods to other countries." A sub-committee was appointed ta go to Washington and carry an appeal to the secretary of the treasury. TO ELECT OFFICERS. Directors of the Richmond Lake and Park company will hold the annual election of officers at the Commercial club rooms. The board was recently filled by the re-election of three members. No changes in the offices are contemplated. Try Cooper's Blend Coffee CarlF.Weisbrod Piano Tuning and Repairing. Phone 2095. Anton Stolle & Sons Richmond Rcse Breeds Meat and Lard Phone 1316

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