Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 280, 5 October 1914 — Page 1

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GERMAN STRENGTH FORCES LEFT WHIG OF FRENCH IN CONFLICT NORTH OF OISE

GENERAL STAFF ADMITS CHECK FROM GERMANS taris Statement Admits Yon Kluck's Army Takes Offensive and Allies Unable to Hold Ground. BATTLE IS UNDECIDED Report of Reverses Causes Surprise in Capital Expecting News of More French Successes. BY FRANKLIN P. MERRICK, taff Correspondent of the International News Service. PARIS, Oct. 5. "We have been compelled to give ground at certain joints," is the admission made in an official statement Issued here at 3 o'clock this afternoon. The statement declares, however that the battle so far has been undecisive. The statement caused considerable tourprlse In view of unofficial reports that had reached the city earlier in the day of continued successes by the lilies in their conflict with the Germans. The full statement was as follows: "On our left wing, north of the Oise, the battle continues very violently. Its result rests undecided. We have been compelled at certain points to feive ground. On the rest of the front there is no change. Claim Victory. 'la Russia the German army was f perating between the eastern Pruslan frontier and Niemen, and has been defeated along Its full lines, and has effected a retreat, abandoning quantities of supplies. It has evacuated completely the territory of the government of Suwam anjTLdmza." The allies are striking hard at three jseparate points on the German right wing. Near SoiSBons, where the allies got their first firm foothold, on the north side of the Aisne river, the French and British are making vigorous efforts to drive home a wedge between the German right and the Gertnan center. LARD CAN BALLOT BOXES MAY SOLVE ELECTION ILEMMA Commissioners May Find Way to Evade Purchase of Supplies Demanded by the State. The voters of Wayne county may lace the prospect of casting two or three of their numerous ballots in lard cans at the next electcion. The county commissioners convinced that the demand of the state election commissioners for six ballot poxes in Richmond, Wayne township end Boston township, shows signs of a ballot box trust in the state and convinced further by the immediate receipt of a bid from a ballot box firm to furnish those receptacle to the county for $2.75 each, are still debating as to the course to take in the matter. The commissioners met today to take the ballot box matter under consideration but could arrive at no conclusion. They have been advised to secure the required number of boxes of the many colors demanded by the IBtate election commissioners. This would entail an expense of $451 Sor new ballot boxeB to which would be added the cost of painting 128 other "ballot boxes in white, yellow, green, "blue, red and black. County Attorney Hoelscher, who is assisting the board has found that four boxes will be necessary by state law as it is specified that constitutional convention ballots shall be voted in a box designated solely for that pur pose. As there Is no law regulating the boxes for the centennial celebration ballots or the Richmond-Hamilton Traction company subsidy ballots except the ruling of the election commission of the state, it Is here that the commissioners expect of find their re lief. The Weather FOR INDIANA Unsettled tonight and Tuesday, probably showers. Slightly cooler Tuesday north portion. TEMPERATURE. Hoon 77 Yesterday Iaxlmum 72 Minimum 69 W. E. MOORE'S FORECAST. ' LOCAL Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday, with probable showers. : GENERAL CONDITION The westbra storm is moving slowly attended "by showers. A cold wave exists In 'the northwest with snow at Helena, (Mont., last night.

THREE ANTWERP FORTS CRUMBLE UNDER CANNONS Germans Batter to Pieces First Circle, Take Thirty Guns and Push Toward City.

REFUGEES IN FLIGHT Amsterdam Filled With Belgians Expecting Temporary Capital to Fall Soon Before Invaders. BULLETIN. AMSTERDAM, Oct. 5. Refugees from Belgium are pouring into Holland. They declare that Antwerp is about to fall. Ten steamers that arrived at Flushing Sunday were jammed with residents of Antwerp. The passengers included one hundred men from Lierre. Villages around Maestrlcht are filled with panicstricken refugees. BY FREDERICK WERNER, BERLIN, Oct. 5 By Wireless via Sayville, N. Y.) Three Antwerp forts and the redoubts have been taken, according to an official announcement issued here today. The statement says : "The Antwerp forts of Lierre, Waelhem and Koenigshoycht and their immediate redoubts, with thirty guns, have been taken. This breach in the outer circle of forts renders an attack on the inner circle and the town possible." Another official statement relating to the operations in the eastern arena of war says: "Near Augustowo the Third Siberian and part of the Twenty-second Russian army corps, forming the left wing of the Russian army crossing the Niamen, were defeated after two days' serious battle. Over two thousand unwounded prisoners and plenty of machine guns were taken. BRITISH AID BELGIANS. ANTWERP, Oct. 5. British and Belgian troops are now fighting shoulder to shoulder in the defense of Antwerp, according to a statement made at the war office today. The Belgian field artillery is now co-operating effectually with the English heavy artillery. According to a report from the front the British forces took up an entrenched position along the Nether River, opposite the main German army. The Germans attempted to cross the stream but were beaten back by artillery. Although it was known that British forces had landed at Ostend, the official announcement today gave the first indication that British troops and artillery are aiding the defense of the temporary Belgian capital. WEBB LODGE PLANS B1RTHDAYJXERCISE Masons Review History of Chapter on Ninety-first Anniversary. Members of Webb lodge, No. 24, F. and A. M., will celebrate the ninetyfirst anniversary of the organization of the lodge Wednesday night. Members and their families of both Webb lodge and Richmond lodge, No. 196, will be entertained that evening. A program including address by the Right Worshipful Charles P. Benedict, deputy grand master, of Indianapolis, and John L. Rupe, will be given. The remainder of tbje evening will be spent In dancing and general social time. Weisbrod's Saxaphone orchestra will furnish music throughout the evening. Webb lodge, No. 24, was instituted October 7, 1823, by the Grand Lodge of Indiana, and the charter given in charge of three men, Dr. James R. Mendenhall, William Vaughn and William Pugh. For many years the lodge met six months in Centerville and six months in Richmond. In her ninety-one years Webb lodge has furnished the following grand officers: Christian Fetta, grand master of the grand lodge of Indiana for two years; William B. Smith and Christian Fetta, grand high priests of the grand chapter of Indiana; W. W. Austin, thrice illustrious grand master of the grand council of Indiana; Edwin D. Palmer, John H. Nicholson and J. L. Rupe, grand commanders of the grand commandery of Indiana; A. W. Hempleman, grand patron of the Order of the Eastern Star, and Daniel P. Holloway and Francis M. King, grand secretaries. Sheriff Bayer received a subpoena Saturday afternoon from Indianapolis and immedaitely served it on Earl Crawford, summoning him to appear before the Marion county grand jury to prove his charges against former Speaker Cook. Crawford accepted the summons without remark except to say that he would be present at the governor's grand jury at the appointed time.

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TO CAMPAIGN WEST FOR SUFFRAGE CAUSE

Jan e Ad dam s. t h a fam e i 1 worker, who has just embarked on a ioug suiiraKe campaign to cover seven states. The states in whih cho wii speak are Ohio, Missouri, Nebraska, ana ssoutn Dakota, Montana and Nevada. EXPLOSION OF MOTH DESTROYER IN TRUNK BORNS MRS, CRABB Sulphur and Chemicals Burst Into Flame When Receptacle Becomes Heated Woman's Injuries Not Serious. A combustion of gas from the mixing of chemicals to destroy moths badly burned Mrs. Earl Crabb, 902 North Tenth street, in the most unusual explosion-known here. Mrs. Crabb is painfully burned about the face, arms and hands. The burns are not serious, and she will recover within a short time, her phyBician said. The explosion occurred In a new trunk. The trunk was brought into the kitchen Thursday when Mrs. Crobb sprinkled sulphur in the bottom and around the side to kill moths. Friday night some patent moth destroyer in liquid form was sprinkled in the trunk, which was closed Saturday when the room was at high temperature from baking. She threw back the trunk lid. The explosion followed, filling the room with smoke. Although the combustion took place in an Instant, Mrs. Crabb's face and hands suffered the burns. Singularly, the trunk was not damaged. POWER CONSUMERS MAY ERECT PLANTS If the power rates are not made more equal between the large and small consumers of electric power, every large consumer may put up his own power plant. This was the decision of a committee of power consumers in the rooms of the Commercial club today to consider means of getting a uniform power rate from the municipal power plant. Officials of the Dille-McGuire plant, and the F. & N. Lawnmower company stated they were prepared to make this move if a re-adjustment of rates was not made. A motion was passed asking the press to advise users of light, heat and power to send criticisms and suggestions relative to present rates to the committee in care of the Commercial club.

HOW BEGGARS FEED FAT ON RICHMOND'S CHARITY

Secretary Melpolder Finds That One Mendicant in City Collects $12 From Deceived Donors Charity Bureau Works Hard to Unmask Frauds and Asks Co-operation Prosecutions to Follow Impositions on Well-Meaning Persons.

Secretary Melpolder of the Central Bureau for Charity and Social Service, has since October 1, investigated ten cases and has learned to his surprise that in some of these promiscuous begging was resorted to, with the admission by one of the beggars that during three days of operation she had colected no less than $12. The bureau has been established for the purpose of putting a stop to. the necessity for begging in any form, and it is a waste of money and effort therefore when the citizens of Richmond fail to use the bureau in all such cases for investigation, for assistance of the needy and for the prosecution of imposters. In two cases the bureau had the interesting experience of being asked by well-meaning citizens to investigate persons after they had given them assistance. The bureau asks that citizens do not give first, and request investigation afterwards; but to render first aid to the needly only by notifying th bureau which is open

SALE OF TUGS NETS $870 TO HOSPITAL FUND

Results of Saturday Canvass Pleases Women as Sum Nears $1,000 Goal Set Each Year. Interest of Children Perpetuates Idea of Giving Toward Upkeep of Reid Memorial Institution. Tag day results Saturday exceeded those of last year by mpre than $50, the count of funds today showing that $870 was collected from the sale of Reid Memorial hospital tags. More than five thousand tags were worn Saturday. The tags were donated and the only expense of the campaign was for boxes and small incidentals. The count of the money required several hours for the committee. The money was received almost entirely in pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters, although some of the tags were paid for with bills. The women were pleased with the showing as they are gradually approaching the $1,000 mark. The fact that many children are buying tags with their pennies is gratifying to the committee, the members say, as it insures the perpetuation of the idea. The work was carried on under the direction of Mrs. George Eggemeier, chairman of the executive committee. Mrs. Eugene Price, treasurer of the Ladies' Aid society of the hospital, has charge of the finances. The exact amount of receipts was $876.87. Expenditures for the day were $5.35, which made a net donation of $871.52. CARRANZA TROOPS REPULSE ATTACKS Villaistas Lose in Three Assaults in Battle at NatcoSonora. NACO. Ariz., Oct. 6. Fighting was in progress all night at Naco, Sonora, between Carranzistas and Villaistas and continued today. The Villa troops sent by Governor Maytorena of Sonora to capture the forceB led by General Benjamin Hill were repulsed in two attacks late in the night, with heavy losses, and were compelled to retire. They reformed again, however, and shortly before dawn began another advance under cover of machine guns. The third attack was also repulsed and the Villaistas withdrew. Two American civilians who had approached too close to the firing Une were struqk by bullets that were fired into United States territory. An American trooper was also wounded. None of the injuries was serious, however. AUSTRIAN MONITORS BOMBARD SHABATS NISH, Oct. 5. Austrian monitors that have been brought from the Danube to th eriver Save bombarded the Servian town of Shabats on Saturday night, according to an official statement issued here today. "On the Zvornik-Loznitza frent," the statement says, "our troops repulsed several violent attacks, inflicting heavy losses on the enemy, who opened fire on Shabats and Mickar. There are no other important developments on that front. "Servian and Montenegrin troops on Saturday approached the outposts of Sarajevo. On Saturday night the enemy's monitors bombarded Shabats and the positions surrounding it. "Nothing of any importance developed Sunday. Belgrade has not been bombarded for several days." until 6 p. m.t occupies one of the rooms of the Commercial club, and has a telephone No. 1385. In all cases when Immediate need is apparent the bureau will see to it that emergency relief Is given while investigation is pending. Breed Paupers. It has also come to the attention of the bureau that articles of clothing are being collected and distributed by well-intentioned persons who are actuated by good motives rather than by good judgment. Such persons are not aware of the fact that they are breeding paupers who become each year an Increasing burden upon the community. The bureau Is operated upon the principle that it is just as wrong to encourage pauperism as it is to aid and abet crime. In both instances the general citizenship must pay the bills. The citizens of Richmond therefore are requested that If they have any articles of clothing to dispose of in charity they give them to the Central Continued on Page Bight,,)

RICH WOMAN TO BE ARMY NURSE

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Mrs. Paul Phippa, who, with her sister Mrs. Reginald Brooks, sailed on the Cunard liner Mauretania a few days ago for England to become a Rod Cross nurse. Her sister, Mrs. Waldorf Astor nas given up her country home, Cliveden, to be used as a Red Cross hospital, and it is here that the two sisters plan to do their work. Mrs. Phipps, who was Miss Nora Lane. home, has distributed sewing among the steamer s passengers, which ah will collect when the voyage is ended ana use in the Astor hospital. END OF SLAUGHTER PLEA BY PASTORS IN PEACEPRAYERS Richmond Church Members at President's Request Join Nation in Asking Termination of Europe's War. Reverently and with abiding faith that the Almighty God would answer the prayers of a hundred million 8uls, and send the men who are slaughtering their fellowmenon European bat tlefields back to their families, Rich mond joined yesterday in observing President Wilson's day set aside for supplication of divine aid in ending the European war. Not a church in the city failed to ask for world-wide peace in prayer, son and sermon. Where no special exercises had been arranged, the pastor pleaded for an end of the wholesale manslaughter in prayer at each service. Sunday schools and young people's societies touched upon peace in opening prayers. The American flag decorating the pulpits and the patriotic music filled hearts with thanksgiving and love for the United States, endeavoring to maintain neutrality and help in bringing about a cessation of hostilities. President Wilson's stand for peace and righteousness brough praice from the ministers. APPOINT WOMEN TO AID SCHOOLS The advisory committee of women who will assist in the women's courses in the vocational work at the night school, will be composed of Mrs. Frank Land, Mrs., Charles Druitt and Mary A. Stubbs, , was the announcement of Superintendent Giles today. This committee will meet with the city school board from time to time and aid in suggesting the lines of work to be followed in the women's courses. WEALTHY AMERICAN HELD AS GERMAN SPY Mrs. Perry Belmont has just reached London after an exciting trip from Switzerland, where she had been detained since the outbreak of the war. Just as Mrs. Belmont crossed the French frontier she jokingly .used an expression in the German tongue in the hearing of a French soldier standing nearby. Instantly she was charged by the man with being a German spy. The American woman protested in French that she was an American and pointed to the flag she wore but the soldier was unconvinced. It was the American consul who helped her out

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KEHPOHL EXPLAINS HOW PORTELLE GOT BUGK17EDEL TO SUPPORT TRACTION LINE South Side Improvement Association Has Not Endorsed Promoter's Plan to Obtain $100,000 Subsidy MANY MEMBERS FIGHT MONEY GIFT B. A. Kennepohl, chairman of the railroad committee of the 8euth Side Improvement association, today asserted that because Adolph W. Blickwedel, president of that organization, was In favor of having Wayne township vote a subsidy of $100,000 to the Richmond and Hamilton Traction company, being promoted by Eugene Purtelle, the public should not reach the conclusion that the 8outh Side Improvement association had given Its endorsement to the project. "Recently this question was brought up before the association by Mr. Blickwedel, who wanted the project approved," said Kennepohl, "but the only action the members took was to refer the matter to the railroad committee, of which I am the chairman. I told the members that if it was satisfactory to them I would write to Purtell and Incorporate in the letter my views on this matter. I was told to do this, so In my letter I told Mr. Purtelle that the sentiment was against having the township pay for his traction line. I never received a reply from Mr. Purtelle, but he wrote to Blickwedel and urged that his project be approved."

Mr. Kennepohl Bald today than in hlsopinion the big majority of the members of the South Side Improvement association were opposed to the subsidy plan. Mr. Kennepohl called attention to the fact that if such a subsidy was authorized the already excessive township tax rate would be considerably increased, and he said he thought it would be an exceedingly poor business move on the part of the taxpayers if they paid the entire cost of the construction of the road and in return receive only indirect benefits. Rothert's Experience. The experience of Henry Rothert, a member of the South Side Improvement association, in his dealing with Purtelle has had the effect of changing many south end people from advocates to opponents of the Purtfelle project. Late Saturday afternoon .Rothert filed a complaint iu the circuit court to cancel a prommifcory note and far the issuance an injunction against the Richmond and Hamilton Traction com pany. In his complaint Rothert asserted that it had been fraudulently represented to him that his note, offer ed in payment for a share of stock, would be held and no attempt made to realize on it until after the subsidy election in this township. He asked j that the company be restrained from selling, asigning or transferlng his note for $25 which it holds. Purtelle Laughs. At a local hotel Saturday night, Purtelle and his paid agent, John S. Fitzgibbons, laughed away the charges which have been preferred against Purtelle the last few days, and he stated that there was no question but that the subsidy would be voted, as "the people were enthusiastically in favor of it." Fitzgibbons expressed the opinion that Rothert's action in bringing suit to recover the note he had given Purtell was much ado about nothing. "Why, if Rothert wants his note he can have it any time," said Fitzgibbons. "We'll give it to him, won't we Purtelle?" Purtelle, however, made no reply to this query. About this time the discussion was interrupted by the arrival of Deputy Sheriff Mote, who served notice of the Rothert suit on Purtelle. Before leaving Purtell said that his action of issuing two notes on a local national bank, as president of the Tipton and Frankfort Traction company, was a careless oversight on his part. He meant to make the checks out on the First National bank of Tipton, but neglected to cross out the word "Richmond" and write in the word "Tipton." Purtelle has never had an account with the local bank on which he issued his two checks. BLAST KILLS BY LEASED WIRE. BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 6. Nine dead and twelve injured have been taken out of Mulga mine at Mulga, Ala., where an explosion of gas occurred this morning, according to authentic information received at 1 o'clock p. m.

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Rev. Beck Announces Synodical Program

The Rev. Joseph Beck, pastor of Trinity Lutheran church, which entertains the English district of the Joint Lutheran synod late this month today announced the following program: Wednesday evening, Oct. 21 Synodical sermon by the Rev. S. Schllllnger. West Alexandria, O. Friday evening Communion service, sermon by the Rev. A. K. Borger. Sunday morning Sermon, Rev. R. E. Golladay, Columbus. O.; evening, Prof. E. Pfeifer, Columbus, O. Monday evening Synodical sermon by the Rev. G. H. Lutz. Subjects Presented. Papers will be read during the morning sessions of Synod on the following subjects: "The Doctrine of the Divinity of Christ," the Rev. Harvey E. Simon. -The Personal Union of Both Natures in Christ," Dr. G. H. Schodde.

FIFTY PER CENT OF VOTE OUT Tl REGISTER

Party Leaders Expect Full Registration by Shopmen After Factories Close Day's Work. COUNTY POLL LARGE Registration up to late this afternoon was estimated by party leaders at fifty per cent of the vote in Richmond and mu-h stronger in the county precincts. While this is considered light, the representatives of all parties declare that a full registration will be made tonight as shop men will defer registering until then. Reports from various precincts were secured by representatives of the Progressives, Republicans and Democrats at times during the day. Marked interest was shown by -persons who invaded party headquarters. In the fifth ward, the registration, is shown at less than fifty per cent. In this ward, the heaviest vote In the city is polled. The registration officials expect to be kept busy until the time of closing. Party workers were out during the day furnishing registration affidavits for those who could not come to the polls. Many affidavits of registration were submitted this morning for persons who are unavoidably out of the county. Reports from outside precincts encourage the county chairmen of the three parties to believe that a solid registration will take place there before the close of the books tonight. The books will be closed promptly at 9 o'clock tonight This is the last opportunity to register for the November vote. t .HI $250,000,000 ROLLS Oil CHICAGO STREET CHICAGO, Oct. 5. A truck with six and one-half tons of silver broke down in Clark street, while the 1250,000,000 in cash and securities of the Continental and Commercial National bank was being moved to its new quarters in LaSalle street. Sacks and boxes of coin fell to the street, but a circle of bluecoats kept the curious from approaching. The new home of the bank is a twenty-one-story building, costing $12,000,000.

The Forgiveness of Sin with Special Reference to the Conduct of the . Offender," the Rev. O. S. Oglesby. "Benefits of Holding Visitations," the Rev. W. E. TresseL "The Attitude of Our Church Toward the Socialistic Movements - In Our Country," the Rev. J. H. Kuhl- . man. "How Develop and Foster Parish v Life Along Social Lines." Assigned to Columbus Conference for discussion and study, to be presented by the Rev. C. W. Bachman. - "Lutheran Bxclnslveness," Rev. RE. Golladay. "The Proper Observance of the V Lord's Day," Rev. D. f. Schults. . "Patient Waiting for Fruits In Mission Work," Rev. C. E. Mechling., "The Qualifications of a Successful - Missionary,'' Rev. A. Beck, i , . ... ,. . .-I V i

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