Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 301, 29 October 1914 — Page 1

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i T. RICHMOOT) PALLADIUM VOL. XXXIX. NO. 301 Art.ad?difou7n-Te,eeram RICHMOND, IND., THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 29, 1914. SINGLE COPY. 2 CENTS BELGIAN LOSSES FORGE RETREAT CITY REJECTS PLEA TO ALLOW S, S, I, A. USE OF HOSE HOUSE Works Board Declare Fire and Street Departments Need Space to Store Hose and Roller. FRENCH VESSEL AND RUSS BOAT SUNKJY EMDEN German Cruiser Torpedoes Czar's Cruiser and French Torpedo Destroyer in Harbor of Penang. CITY COMPROMISES WITH WEST SIDERS ON DUMP PROGAM Works Board Agrees to Purchase Land Around Site From Time to Time and Abate Nuisance. FIRE RATE BODY REQUIRES AERIAL TRUCK FOR CITY Sellers Bureau Submits List of Requirements to Place Richmond in Insurance Class No. 2. The End of a Spy; A Frenchman Shot For His Treachery FROM NIEUPORT German Military Experts Believe Allies Will Evacuate City Because of Teuton Victory in South.

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Kaiser's Army Threatened by Superior Forces Takes Up New Positions Along Vis tula River. BY FREDERICK WERNER, Staff Correspondent of International News Service. BERLIN, Via Amsterdam, Oct. 29. because of the heavy losses they have suftered, the Belgian forces In Nieuport have been compelled to retire, according to a statement issued at the war office at midnight. The Belgians have been replaced by French troops, und the Belgian town is still held by the a41ies, but German military experts believe that it will be evacuated because of the success of the German troops to the southeast. It is announced that the withdrawal of the Austro-German forces before Ivangcrod and Warsaw was accomplished with great success, the Russians being unable to pursue rapidly because of the losses suffered in the attacks along the Vistula. Belgian Loss Heavy. "Our troops continue to make gains in the western theatre of war," says the statement, "though no decisive result has been attained on the FrancoBelgian front. Terrific losses have been sustained by the Belgians at Kleuport and their forces there have been replaced by French troops who continue to resist obstinately. "Fierce fighting continue on the front near Dixmude, where both sides continue their attacks and counter attacks both night and day. The Germans hold all positions they have taken. The situation in the center is good, but along the Verdun-Toul front, we are steadily forcing the enemy back. The French losses in this region are the heaviest they have sustained since the conflict opened. Retire in Galicia. "In the eastern theatre of war, heavy fighting still continues in Galacia. On the Vistula front our troops have taken up new positions, having withdrawn successfully from superior Russian forces brought up to reinforce the enemy's line. The Russians were unable to pursue our troops because of the heavy losses they suffered in the German attacks. "The situation about Lyck and along the East Prussian front Is good. "The number of casualties among German troops recorded from the latest lists totals 231.218, divided as follows: Killed. 36,531; wounded, 159,165; missing. 35,522. The dead include 2,385 officers. ST, LOUIS CHARITY PAYS FOR RETURN OF POOR FAMILY Agrees to Take Back Colored Persons Sent to Richmond Melpolder Saves Local Society's Money. The first fruits of the transportation agreement, into which Richmond entered recently and completed the signing of papers yesterday, have been received. Recently Secretary Melpolder of the Central Bureau of Charities was called on for assistance by a colored woman named Mary Thomas, who lives in a box car near the south end C. & O. etatlon, with her three children and her mother and stepfather. Investigation revealed that Mrs. Thomas came from St. Louis in Februery with her two children on a free ticket furnished by the St. Louis charity organization through its agents. The third child was born in the box car where the family is living. St. Louis sends Fare. Mrs. Thomas wanted the central bureau to send two of her children to the Home of the Friendless or to White's Institute where tlif annual expense on the organization would be $250. Mr. Melpolder wrote to the St. Louis charity organization before giving an answer. Today he received a reply. The St. Louis organization stated the case as it was known in that city. The organization then instructed Mr. Melpolder to return Mrs. Thomas and her children to St. Louis on charity rate and send the bill to the organization. Had Richmond not held the transportation agreement the St. Louis organization could have refused to take Mrs. Thomas back. Holding the agreement, Richmond's bureau can return any dependents within nine months after they are sent here, but In return must stand repsonsible for nine month for persons sent from here to other communities. FIRE DAMAGES JOHN COATE HOUSE Fire which started In the second floor of John Coate's home, 309 Pearl Street, caused about $1,000 damage to the house and furnishings yesterday. The blae had a good start before it was noticed by neighbors. Effective work of the fire companies confined the fire to the second floor and enabled neighbors to save most of the furnishings of the first floor. A spark from the furnace falling on the roof I thought to have been the cause.

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"Espion-traitre a son pays." This brief anathema, printed on a notice over the head of the dishonored body of a dead Frenchman, expresses the whole lexicon of French hatred and disgust at the Frenchman who signaled the position of a battery to the Germans, near Rheims. He got $20 for this information. The translation is: "Spy; traitor to his country." He was caught in the act and summarily shot and his body left to rot beside the highway as a ghastly warning to others who might be: "Espion-traitre a son pays."

WIVES OF JOBLESS OUS TO WORK Women Offer Services in Homes in More Fortunate Circumstances. Secretary Melpolder of the central charities bureau is anxious to secure work for women, since their husbands can not find employment. He desires that residents needing women for housework, plain sewing or any other kind of employment suitable for women send their needs to him. The bureau's telephone is 2050. In this a new condition reveals itself. The wives of men out of work are willing to assume part of the burden of keeping families together. There is not a spare job for a man in the city. Many women say they will gladly work if they can earn money by going into home which have not been touched by the financial conditions of the country. There are many in the city who came here under the erroneous impression that Richmond could supply employment at any time. These men, many of whom have been proud and honest workmen are now going to back doors asking for food, it is said that the citizens have been charitable to most of them. J, A. R0SSWLLS DEAD Former Policeman Dies Suddenly at Home. John A. Ross, aged 73, who dropped dead at his home, 402 South Tenth street, last night, was at one time a well known resident of the city. He was a verteran of Company D, Fiftyfourth Ohio infantry in the civil war, and was a member of the G. A. R. Mr. Ross was one of the few men who served as policeman during the period of lawlessness thirty or forty years ago and was able to remain on the force after undergoing the dangers of the position. He had been a night watchman for the Adam H. Bartel company for several years. He is survived by his widow, a daughter Mae Ross, and a son George Ross of Chicago. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home. Burial will be in Earlham cemetery.

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MRS. SCOTT MAKES E IN W, R, C, District Meeting Backs Richmond Woman's Candidacy for Department Head. Mrs. Kate Scott of Richmond was I unamimously endorsed as a candidate for department president of the Wornen's Relief Corps by the delegates to the annual convention of the Sixth district, which close yesterday at Knightstown. Twenty-seven delegates from Richmond attended the convention. Mrs. MUlard Warfel of this city, district preafijeht, presided. Officers for next year were elected as follows: President, Mrs. Maude Swaim, Knightstown; vice president, Jessie Cornell, Cambridge City; treas urer, Mrs. May Caasaday, Middletown. Other officers are appointed by the president. The next convention will be held at Cambridge City next October. POLITICAL PARTIES DISCLAIM WRITING RELIGIOUS SCREED Last night a number of handbills denouncing the Catholic church for what was alleged to be an attempt on its ! Dart to Control tho rrv omrrunt n,i

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being" either members of that church ; or closely affiliated with it, were secretly distributed about the city. The bill was signed "A. P. A." Republican, Progressive and Democratic headquarters today disclaimed and responsibility for this effort to inject a religious aspect into the political campaign. "I do not know who the authors of this violent and uncalled for bill are, but I do know that the Progressive county and state organizations are not responsible. The Progressives are making their campaign strictly along issues of a governmental, economic and political nature. We have made no effort and liave no desire to inject personalities or religious controversies into this campaign," said J. C. Price, Progressive county chairman.

A proposal made to Mayor Robbins yesterday by Hans Koll, Frederick Hackman and William Duning, grocer, representing the German Alliance and the South Side Improvement association, that the old South E street engine house be remodeled, the first floor for a storeroom, the second floor as a publLc meeting place, was not favorably received by the board of public works today. The old building is used as a municipal storage, and if the suggestion of the south side people was carried out

the city would have to rent a place for storing the steam roller, scarifier, flusher and to hang fire hose. City Needs Storage. The cost of remodeling the building, plus the expense of renting a new storage place, would not make the venture a profitable one, it was thought, although Duning is willing to rent the first floor for store purposes. It was pointed out that the second floor of the old building has been repaired from time to time and that the south side organizations are permitted to use it without charge. During the discussion Engineer Charles called attention to the need of a municipal barn and storage place for the use of the city light plant, street and health departments. A few years ago plans for a city barn, 104 by 60 feet, to be located on North Second street near the crematory, were drawn up, and he showed the board these plans. He said that at that time this project was abandoned because it was estimated such a building would cast between $5,000 and $6,000. Board members said that possibly within two or three years such a structure could be erected, but until that time it would be best to continue the use of the old south end engine house as a municipal storage. BRITISH CLAMP LID OF CENSOR ON WARREPORT Give No Explanation for Sudden Tightening of Censorship on Dispatches From Continent. BY HERBERT TEMPLE. European Manager of the International News Servive. LONDON, Oct. 29. After its strictness had been relaxed for several weeks, the censorship was suddenly tightened again today. Many of the dispatches coming through from continental correspondents were cut down materially and some were held up in full. No explanation could be obtained. It was stated unofficially at the war office that the allies are holding their ground in Belgium and France. There is no doubt that German is planning an aerial invasion of England. A Brussels dispatch says that the shed for Belgian dirigibles at Etterbeek has been more than doubled in size since the Germans seized them, and work is going on night and day upon new sheds on the aviation grounds at Ber-cham-St. Agothe. Ostend Offers Base. As lone- as the Germans hold Ostend n, Met nn nnen route from Russells f0 England for their Zeppelins. It is believed that a number of the German airships formerly aiong me itncin nave been sent to Brussells, and that city will be the center of airship operations. A Brussells dispatch says that the searchlights used by the Germans make it impossible for any hostile airFhip to approach the shed there at night, and during the day aeroplanes keep up a constant watch. Among the machines there is said to be the armored Zeppelin, recently launched at Friederichshafen. This is believed to be the flagship of the squadron that is expected to attack England. Every possible precaution to prevent an aerial raid by the Germans is bring taken by the British. The channell is patroled night and day by aeroplanes and the military authorities declase that if the Germans attempt a crops-channel dash they will receive a great surprise. CLUB TO REPORT ON BOOSTER FIRM The regular meeting of the Commercial club directors for November will be held Monday, when the new industries committee will report on us consideration of the proposea j-ou.uuu industrial association. It is said that make rapid progress along this plan but will hold off from action until the prospects for next year are seen. Several other business matters will be reported. Several committees of the club will announce plans for their winter activities. ASKS COUNTY HELP "If it were not for the disgrace, I would rather be a tramp than a road contractor," declared J. W. Childress, who lives at Twelfth street and the New Paris pike. Mr. Childress asked the county commissioners to build a retaining wall and set a drain tile to safe-guard his property. He said the construction of the concrete road is the cause of the trouble. His plea was not granted.

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Kaiser's Ship Sails Into Port Flying Japanese Flag and Disguised to Resemble Allies' Craft. BY LEASED WIRE. TOKIO, Oct. 29. The German cruiser Emden has torpedoed and sunk the Russian cruiser Jemtchug and a French torpedo destroyer in the harbor of Penang (Georgetown) in the Island of Penang, off the west coast of the Malay peninsula, according to a report received by the British ambassador here today. This dispatch, announcing the latest feat of the Emden, said that the German vessel flew a Japanese flag when she entered the Penang harbor, and was otherwise disguised to conceal her identity. The Jemtchug's regular complement was 334 men. It is reported that more than two hundred members of her crew and of the crew of the French destroyer were killed by the explosions that followed the successful attacks of the Emden's torpedoes, or were drowned in the harbor. The Jemtchug was placed in commission in 1903. She was a vessel of 3,050 tons and was campable of twenty-four knots. Her armament consisted of six 4.7-inch guns, six 3-pounders, and two 1-pounders. The Jemtchug had been attached to the Pacific fleet of Russian since 1903 and was interned at Manila after the battle of the Sea of Japan in the Russo-Japanese war in 1905. MINE WRECKS STEAMER. LONDON, Oct. 29. A dispatch from Fleetwood reports that a steamer has been blown up by a mine laid by the Germans off Troy Island, on the northeast coast of Ireland. The information was taken to Fleetwood by a trawler. SHIP SUBMARINES. LONDON, Oct. 29. A dispatch from Boulogne confirms the report that several German submarines have been sent via railway to Zeebrugge, the port of Bruges, when they will be dispatched against the British fleet off the Belgian coast. CRAWFORD RETURNS TO RE-TELL STORY OF TAGGART'S MEN Former Democrat Will Address Wayne County Voters as Chief Speaker at Centerville Meeting. . Earl Crawford, a "Wilson Democrat" and representative from Wayne and Fayette counties in the last legislature, returns to Wayne county tonight to tell the people why he cannot conscientiously support the Democratic ticket this year and why he has campaigned all over Indiana this fall in the interest of the Progressive party. Crawford will speak at a meeting to be held at Centerville. G. H. Hoelscher, Progressive candidate for joint representative, will speak at the same meeting. Crawford and Hoelscher will also speak at a meeting to be held at Cambridge City Saturday night. Mr. Crawford lives In that section of the county and it is expected a large crowd of his friends and neighbobrs will hear him. Tells of Corruption. At both meetings Crawford will tell the inside story of the last legislature, the same story he recently told an investigating grand jury at Indianapolis. He will tell of the corruption practiced in the name of the people by the Democratic leaders, and how the Taggart machine, to show its extreme contempt for the intelligence of the Indiana voters, had the audacity this year to nominate the speaker of the 1913 house of representatives as Democratic candidate for secretary of state. This was the straw that broke the camel's back for Crawford and in disgust he turned to the Progressive party as the only one which can possibly restore popular government in boss-ridden Indiana. Elbert Russell, Progressive candidate for congressman, did not hold a noon meeting today but spent his time meeting with and talking to shop employes in Richmond. Last night he spoke at College Corner and was greeted by the largest crowd that has attended a political meeting in that town this year. Hoelscher spoke to a good size crowd at Chester last night and received a hearty reception. The Weather FOR INDIANA Partly cloudy tonight. Friday fair. W. E. MOORE'S FORECAST. LOCAL Clearing tonight. Fair Friday and Saturday. Brisk west wind is developing. GENERAL CONDITIONS The cloudy weather of the past 24 hours is due to a storm over Lake Ontario.' High barometric pressure is approaching from the west and will cause fair weather for the next 2 or 3 days

At a meeting between members of the board of public works and members of the West Side Improvement association's committee on public improvements last night a satisfactory understanding was reached in regard to the Randolph street dump. A tacit understanding was reached that no bond issue be floated by the city in the near future to convert the site into a park, it being decided that a wise policy to pursue in this matter would be the gradual acquirement of the property in the vicinity so that ultimately the site could be converted into a playground for children. The city has appropriated $1,000 to be used next year for the betterment of the dump, and this money very probably will be spent for the purchase of new land. The dump has been abandoned by the city, and while new property is being secured from time to time, every effort will be put forth to prevent the dump from becoming a nuisance. "I do not believe it would be fair or just for the city to invest $25,000 in making the dump site a park, if the city had that money to spend, when there are so many out of work in Richmond and anxiously seeking employment," Mr. Bavis of the board remarked. "Day after day men come to the city building asking for work so that they can provide fuel, clothes and food for their families, and if the city had $25,000 to spend at this time I would much prefer to inaugurate extensive street improvement work to provide these men with jobs." In this sentiment expressed by the board president the members of the West Side association committee concurred.

ALLIES HINDER GERMAN MOVE AROUND YPRES South of Arras in France, Franco - British Forces Make Progress at Several Points on Line. BULLETIN. STOCKHOLM. Oct. 29. The Swedish steamer Ornme from Portugal to Gothenburg, Sweden, was sunk by a mine at Cuxhaven in the North Sea today. Five seamen were drowned. BY LEASED WIRE-1 PARIS, Oct. 29 Gains by the allies at several point on the battle front, particularly around Ypres, in Belgium, and south of Arras, in France, are announced in the official statement published here this afternpon. The offi cial statement follows in full: "During Wednesday we made progress at several points on the line of battle, in particular around Ypres and to the south of Arras. "There is nothing new on the front from Nieuport to Dixmude. "Between the Aisne and the Argonne we captured some of the enemy's trenches. "We have likewise advanced in the forest of Apremont." Today's statement covers the line of conflict from the Belgian coast to the German frontier. Like that of yesterday It is optimistic throughout. ai4iv! - REBELS PURSUE. CAPETOWN, South Africa. Oct. 29 Official announcement was made today that the troops of General Botha were hotly pursuing the Boer rebels led by General Beyers, and that all attemps of the fugitives to rally had been checked. Officials of the Union of South Africa declare they have proof that General Beyers was receiving pay from German sources while he assumed command of the Union's defence forces and that he was making plans for a revolt for several months before he resigned his commission. WALTER JOHNSON JOINS FEDERALS f BY LEASED. WIRE. ST. LOUIS, Oct. 29. President Steininger of the St. Louis Federals, received a telegram today from Vice President Ball stating that Walter Johnson, the star twirler of the Washington Senators had signed a contract with the Federal Leaguers.

Palladium Election Returns

Arrangements have been completed for the collection of news from national, state, district, county and city elections next Tuesday night. The special leased wire of the International News Service out of Chicago will supply the news from all parts of the United States where elections are held, and it will also supply the news from the counties in Indiana outside of the Sixth district. The returns from the counties in this district will be collected by tpecial arrangements with representatives in each county. In Wayne County and the city special representatives will be stationed at each of the election precincts to report as soon as the count is completed. Extra telephones will be installed in the Palladium office to give out election news and a special circuit will be connected with the Elks Club, Eagles Club, Druids Club, Knights of Columbus and Entre Nous Club and a number of cigar stores, also special messenger service will supply bulletins to the theatres between acts. A stereopticon will be operated in front of the Palladium office giving returns as fast as they are received.

CALLS FOR CONDUITS

Report Demands Removal of Wires From Congested Districts and Frequent Inspections by Firemen. Richmond has received another list of qualifications It must fill to receive a better fire insurance rating. The following requirements wer completed by E. M. Sellers of the Indiana Inspection Bureau at Indianapolis: "We are submitting a list of requirements for the advancement of the city of Richmond from its present class ot grade three to that of grade two: 1 Provide either a seventy-five or eighty-five foot motor driven aerial truck to replace the present service truck which is to be held in reserve. New truck must be manned by six men, four to be taken from your present service truck and two additional provided. Provide More Men. 2 Provide three additional firemen, one to be placed on No. 1 hose wagon and the other two on No. 2 hose wagon. 3 Enact an ordinance requiring all overhead wires except trolley wires in the congested district to be placed underground, the work to begin within six months from the date of the passing of the ordinance and to be completed within two years after its passage. A Enact a proper ordinance governing the storage of explosives and volatile oils. 5 Enact an ordinance requiring firemen to make frequent and regular inspections of buildings. 6 Enact an ordinance requiring policemen to render assistance at fires. "In the event the foregoing recommendations are properly followed, the following approximate reductions will be made in the present insurance estimates where no changes have taken place in the construction, occupancy, protection and exposure of buildings since they were last rated: . Outlines Reduction. "Estimates on brick mercantile buildings, 13 per cent. "On contents of brick mercantile buildings (average) 5 per cent. ' 'Frame mercantile buildings and. contents, 8 per cent. "Kindly bear in mind that the conditions and agreement as herein specified on the part of this bureau are void at the expiration of one year from date unless extended by special endorsement." The copies of the ordinance which the bureau asked the city to adopt have been placed in the hands of Secretary Jordan of the Commercial club. He will turn them over to Mayor Robbins as soon as the city Is ready to take them up. The fire truck is now the only requirement which stands between the city and lower fire insurance rates, which cannot be met immediately. The city is in a position to pass all ordinances required and to employ the additional firemen, officials say. Under the terms in the last paragraph of the letter, the city had a year to purchase the new truck. Conduit System Costly. An important and costly change will be that of placing all wires under-, ground. Conduit systems will be laid along Main streets and through alleys, thus enabling the city to cause the removal of all poles in the business district except the iron trolley poles on Main and Eighth streets. The city, telephone company. Light Heat and Power company, lnterurban company and telegraph companies will be affected by this order. Building inspection by firemen Is another requirement which is new to the city. The requirement of an ordinance compelling police to assist at Ares will be new, although the police now give assistance without an ordinance in the city statutes. PASTOR'S SISTER DIES WEBSTER. Ind.. Oct. 29. Mrs. Elisabeth Markle, 61, died Wednesday evening at her borne in Webster. She is survived by her husband. Jacob Markle: one daughter, Mrs. Stephen Williams; one son, M. S. Markle of Chicago; two sisters. Mrs. Emma Goshorn, Washington, Ind.. and Mrs. Alice Lamar. Kansas City. Mo.: two brothers, the Rev. Sylvester Rillheimer of Hichmond. and John Billheimer of Brown county. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock at the Friends chvrch, with interment in the Webster cemetery.

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