Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 316, 16 November 1914 — Page 3

T!!E RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. MONDAY, NOV. 16, 1914.

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ARMORED WIRES MAY TRANSPORT LIGHT CURRENT Kleinknecht Prepares Plans for Ornamental Lighting: System in City's Business District.

Plans and specifications for the installation of an ornamental lighting system on Main street from the bridge to Twelfth street; on Eighth street from South A to North A; on Ft. Wayne avenue and North E street to K street, have been completed by Superintendent Kleinknecht of the municipal electric plant, but will not be formally submitted to the board of public works until two or three modiilcations have been made. "TheBe plans call for the installation of 225 standards," Superintendent Kleinknecht said. "They will be connected by underground wiring. No conduit system -will be installed but the wires will be placed in armored cables and placed just below the Btreet paving. System Costs $20,000. "I estimate that the city's share of the cost of installing this system will be $20,000, or about $13,000 more than the cost of placing ornamental lights, attached to brackets, on trolley poles would have been. I also estimate the new overhead luminous arc 6treet lamps to be installed in the other sections of the city by December 15 will cost another $20,000'. This cost Includes the expense of the new transformer house at the plant, now Hearing completion. "Not one cent of this $40,000, which Is to be paid for the new lighting system will come out of the city treasury. The plant will meet the entire expense. So far $8,000 has been paid for the new overhead system and the remainder of this cost will be paid by the first of January. "I think that it will be early in January before the actual work of installing the ornamental system in the business districts is begun and it is probable this system will not be in operation before May 1." MAYOR ASKS LOAN OF $3,000 TO GIVE UNEMPLOYED WORK Mayor Robbins announced today that he would present a communication to council at its meeting this evening advising that council authorize a temporary loan of $3,000 to be Used in anticipating some city needs during the present winter, which otherwise would not be provided until fcext spring. With this money work can be undertaken which will provide employment for some of the city's unemployed, the mayor will point out to fcouncil. Mayor Robbins said that he would Wait until he presented this matter to Council before he listed the nature of the work he has In mind. It was a surprise to many that the mayor would advise a temporary loan of only $3,000, for it had been thought council would be asked to authorize a loan of $20,000 or more. The mayor Bays he will explain tonight why so email a loan is advised by him. G. k R. E KATE SCOTT'S RACE Mrs. Millard Warfel, president of the Sol Meredith V. II. C, has received a letter from Sol Meredith post No. 55 department of Indiana, officially endorsing Mrs. Kate Scott as the president of the W. R. O. of Indiana. The letter follows: To the Women's Relief Corps of Indiana and All Whom It May Concern : Because of her recognized ability, her unbounded patriotism, and her life-long devotion to the comrades of the Grand Army of the Republic and their families, and knowing her to be eminently qualified and worthy to fill the exalted position of president of the W. R. C. of Indiana, Sol Meredith Post No. 55, department of Indiana, G. A. R., takes great pleasure in endorsing and recommending for your consideration Mrs. Kate Scott of Sol Mereditli W. R. C. believing that if chosen she will fill that honorable position with credit to herself and to the order. Done at the regular meeting of the post held Thursday evening, November 5, 1914 by unanimous vote. JOHN DEBTS. Commander. JOHN A. MARKLKY. Adjutant. BISHOP VISITS CITY Bishop Joseph Chartraml of Indianapolis conducted confirmation services for a class of 150 persons, including both adults and children, at a special service at St. Andrew's church yesterday afternoon. In the evening another class numbering 300 members was confirmed at St. Mary's church. The services were beautiful and impressive and were crowded by members of the churches. This visit of the bishop is an important event in the church calendar, and is known as episcopal visitation. HOLD 4 RUNAWAYS FOR CHICAGO POLICE Chicago police today instructed the Richmond department to hold four boys, ranging in age from 11 to 16, until an officer arrived for them. They ran away from their homes and were taken into custody at the Pennsylvania station yesterday. They gave their names Edward O'Brien, Charles Yates, George Rondonanski and Lawrence Richter. They are kept at the Home for the Friendless.

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CAPTAIN CARL VON MULLER, commander of the German cruiser Emden, scourge of British shipping in the East, has won even the admiration of the foe which suffered most at his hands. Australians are now preparing to welcome the German officer in recognition of his courage and courtesies to vanquished foes. According to the official statement of the Australian naval board, 288 men perished when the Emden was destroyed after being driven aground by the Australian cruiser Sydney. ,

BLICKWEDEL HEARS OF PLAGUE ABROAD Letter From Germany Describes Malady Which Cuts Off Meat Supply. First information of the prevalence of a plague killing cattle in Germany came to Richmond late last week, when Adolph Bllckwedel received a letter from his sister, informing him of an Increase in meat prices in the Fatherland, owing to the prevalence of a disease which is working havocs in the herds. The hoof and mouth disease is a malady that often appears in Europe and kills thousands of cattle. The plague is not native to the United States, and its appearance here always has been traced to some foreign country. The theory has been advanced in some parts of the United States that belligerents in the continental war may have infected herds in big cattle centers to cut off the meat supply of the armies, and thereby crippling the army. The letter which Mr. Blickwedel received from his sister does not state what ailment has afflicted the cattle, but the widespread nature of the disease has sent meat prices soaring in Germany, and may have its influence on the success of the war. WOMEN CONDUCT MORNING WORSHIP The Woman's day services at the St. Paul's Lutheran Sunday school were well attended yesterday morning, in spite of the unpleasant weather. Mrs. William Meerhoff had charge of the services, and all of the numbers on the program were in charge of the women of the school. Features of the program were an address by Mary A. Stubbs, and the lesson discussed by Mrs. J. Herschel Coffin. Prayers were offered in German and English. Musical numbers included a children's chorus, a violin solo by Mrs. F. W. Krueger and an instrumental solo by Miss Elizabeth Hasemeier. U. S. OPENS FRANCE TO PARCEL POST An order announcing that France is open for parcel post deliveries from the United States was received today from the department at Washington. All European countries are now open for first class mail and local postal officials believe the continent will soon be opened for all classes of mail matter from the United States. The countries which are closed to all but first class mail from this country are Germany and Turkey, parts of Austria and Hungary and parts of Russia. France has been closed to United (States parcel post since Sept. 1.

REV. DAVIS HOLDS

REVIVAL SERVICES Second Presbyterian Pastor to Continue Meetings for Another Week. Growing interest has marked the revival services which have been held at the Second Presbyterian church for the past week. The services will be continued this week. The pastor, Rev. Davis, will invite the non-members of the church to come forward and join or signify their intention of joining. This week, special features will mark each service. A children's chorus has been organized to sing every evening. Rev. Mitchell, the chorister will sing a solo at every service, and their will be special choir songs. Thursday night the Y. M. C. A. double quartet will be the special feature. Rev. Davis preached yesterday on the attitude of the church toward those without, in the morning, and "Sowing and Reaping" in the evening. He said today that he is pleased with the interest which has been shown in the revival services, and he is ready to make the appeal to his audiences. DISCOSS BRIDGE SITE The South West Richmond Improvement association will hold an open meeting tonight at the Joseph Moore school house beginning at 7:30 o'clock, at which the south end bridge question will be discussed. By invitation of the association, R. G. Leeds, who has been urging the commissioners to decide to build the bridge as quickly as possible in order to help relieve the unemployed condition, will address the meeting. SUES FOR SERVICE TO DEAD FATHER The claim of Rena Replogle against the estate of her father, Abraham Replogle, who died recently in his Hagerstown home, came into court today. There were about forty witnesses and sympathizers for the plaintiff in the court room. Miss Replogle brought suit against her father to recover $1,551 to which she says she is entitled for services rendered in the past twenty-one years. She says that she had taken care of her father before his death since she was a little girl. CALLS OFF CLASES No Gym classes will be held at the Y. M. C. A. on Friday or Saturday nights of this week as Physical Director Roach will attend the state convention at LaFayette.

LOVE BEATS WAR; MISS HAMEL COMES TO MARRY N, LAMB

The war god could not stop the god of love across three thousand miles of land and water,, and Wednesday Miss Elisabeth Hamel of Oldenburg, Germany, will be married to Newton Lamb, a chemist in the navy yard, at Philadelphia. Miss Hamel came to America a week ago. She has been staying with Mr. Lamb's parents,' Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Lamb of Southeast Third street. She came here for the purpose of mar rylng Mr. Lamb, although the sched ule of their marriage was interfered with and the ceremonies will not be exactly as they had planned. Shortly before the beginning or the war, Mr. Lamb left Europe with Miss Hamel's promise that they would be married at Oldenburg in October. Dr. Richard P. Hamel, author and editor, aw that it would be impossible for the couple to marry in Germany under the conditions there and he consented to have his daughter come to America to marry her fiance. Miss Hamel was unable to establish a residence but under the circumstances, she was given a license. She gave her home as Richmond, although she has been here but one week. The couple will be married on Wednesday at the North Eighth Street Friends church when they will leave for Philadelphia to live. Miss Hamel said she is delighted with America and is certain she will be happy in the United States. She did not start to learn the English language until after she became engaged to Mr. Lamb, the courtship having been conducted in German. BOSTON TO OPEN NEW HIGH SCHOOL The complete program for the dedi cation of the new $18,000 high school building in Boston has been issued. The principal features of the dedica tion Nov. 21 will be an address by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Greathouse. The program follows : 2:00 P. M. Presiding Officer, W. S. Porterfield, trustee. Invocation, Edward Timberlake. Address, "The High School as a Factor in Indiana School System," Chas. A. Greathouse, state superin tendent. Address, C. O. Williams, county su perintendent. 6: 00 P. M. Lunch. Inspection of the building. 8:00 P. M. Influence of the Township High School, Lee J. Driver, county superin tendent of Randolph county. Inspection of the building. Music at all intervals. FAKE INSPECTOR (Continued from Page One.) eluded in this city, arrived in an effort to effect his capture. Skinner informed the Muncie police today that he had not been guilty of any attempt to spread the foot and mouth disease now raging among live stock in many states, and that he was not responsible for his actions because he had been on a protracted spree. Little credence is given Skinner's assertions because in the places where he operated he did not appear to be under the influence of liquor. Muncie authorities stated today that in their opinion Skinner is mentally unbalanced, and they think he mayhave escaped from some Ohio insane institution. He told them a very rambling and disconnected story. Acts Rouse Suspicion. Chief Goodwin on his return from Union City said Skinner's actions in that place were such as to arouse suspicion that he was engaged in the work of spreading the stock disease. Whether he was the agent of some foreign government could only be surmised, the chief said. Goodwin also admitted that Skinner's actions might also indicate that he was mentally unbalanced. Chief Goodwin says that Skinner while in Union City talked with Dr. E. J. Detman, a veterinarian, and proposed to him to inoculate some cattle with foot and mouth disease germs. He said he had a serum which could cure thiB disease, and that he would give Detman territorial rights to it, and that by injecting it into the cattle which had previously been inoculated with the disease germs they could be cured and Detman would establish a reputation for himself. This offer Detman rejected. Makes Big Adoo. It was this incident that made Chief Goodwin suspicious that Skinner might be in the employ of some foreign government and was making an effort to spread the stock disease. Skinner also made a determined effort to get into a field where infectedA cattle were quarantined, but without success. "Although Skinner's actions at Union City indicate he was attempting to spread the stock disease it is difficult to understand why he should pursue the tactics he adopted if he was engaged in such work," Goodwin said. "Wherever Skinner went he made great noise about himself and attracted general attention. You would think a man engaged in spreading disease germs would want to avoid as much publicity as possible." SUSPECTED AT UNION CITY. Lemont Believed There To Be Spreading Cattle Disease. UNION CITY, Ind., Nov. 16 That W. J. Skinner, the man arrested at Muncie, charged with impersonating a federal officer, has been attempting to spread the foot and mouth disease, is the belief expressed by many local persons with whom he came in contact during his stay here. It was believed that his object might be to Increase the sales of a "serum" be attempted to eelL Skinner, or Lemont,

Miner Wins Pretty Model in Week

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Henry Clay Carr, millionaire Alaska miner, and the happiest man in the world, is speeding back to his beloved home in the northwestern peninsula accompanied by "the most beautiful girl in New York," now his bride. She was Miss Dorothy Dunn, model for Chnety, Flagg, Boileau and other prominent artists. Mr. Carr and his bride met for the first time on election night, when they were introduced by Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Wilson, mutual friends. Cupid lost little time in launching his darts, and the engagement of the couple was announced within three days after their first meeting. Mrs. Carr was originally a western girl. She is the daughter of State Senator Dunn of Minnesota.

WINTER

li Cold Snap Brings Real Snow Fall. From the warm, rainy weather of Sunday, which recalled reminiscences of spring, the weather man plunged Richmond into the depths of winter today. During the night the temperatured fell from 58 degrees to below freezing. When Mr. Richmond arose this morning to tire the furnace he j found the ground frozen, and the water in his automobile frozen. At intervals during the day snow fell. This cold snap, which is due to last for several days, is expected to bring many additional calls for help to the central charities bureau. NORSE GrJSJYPHBID Physicians Diagnose Miss Benner's Case. The illness of Miss Florence Benner, visiting nurse, was today pronounced typhoid fever. The seventy of the case cannot as yet be determined. The Domestic Science association will make arrangements to secure a substitute to handle the work of Miss Benner indefinitely, as it may be several months before she will be able to resume her duties. GREEN LEAVES CITY TO SERVE TERM James Green, murderer of Ulysses Clark was taken to Michigan City today by Police Chief Goodwin. Green will serve a life sentence but has a chance for parole if his conduct is good. Before leaving Richmond he said he regretted his act and that he would not have killed his brother-in-law had he been sober. Green was sentenced Saturday when he pleaded : guilty to second degree murder after an indictment for first degree murder was returned by the grand jury. The Russian goverment has been convinced by a number of Swiss engeneers that it is perfectly feasible to bore a sixteen mile tunnel through the Caucasus mountains to join the Black and Caspian seas. I The death was announced at a recent meeting of the Worchester (Englandi Guardians of Ann Tomkins, who had been in the workhouse ever since she was born, seventy-five years ago. She cost the taxpayers $4750. was not permitted to inspect the only herd of cattle affected with the disease in this locality. Skinner told newspaper men he was a graduate of the Ohio and Illinois state universities and was studying the foot and mouth disease. He said his purpose was to "show up" the federal officers, who, he asserted, were exaggerating the danger of the stock disease to hold good jobs. He declared only 2 per cent of the foot and mouth cases were fatal. While Skinner was in a newspaper office an automobile appeared, the driver spoke a few words to Skinner and both disappeared in the machine. A short time later Chief of Police H. D. Goodwin of Richmond arrived in an automobile seeking to arrest Skinner. It is believed here that Skinner's associate had been warned of the danger of arrest. Although Skinner was alone most of the time hare, he spent Friday night In a rooming house with three ether men. The party evidently had plenty of money. .

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NEUTRALITY RESTS ON JUST POLICIES DECLARES HOWARD That the strength and safety of the United States lies in the maintenance of a policy of justice to all nations, great and small, more than in the building up of vast navies and great standing armies, was the argument of Rev. E. G. Howard, at the First English Lutheran church in his sermon yesterday on "Our National Defense." He introduced his sermon with the story of the little country of Belgium lying between the great powers and assuming a policy of neutrality. When the country was invaded, he said, the arms of the country were inadequate to protect it against the invading forces. "The condition of Belgium is now the most pitiable of all nations," Rev. Howard declared. The pastor declared that this shows the inadequacy of great armament alone to maintain the neutrality of any country. "The building up of vast navies and the maintenance of great standing armies does not fully insure the safety and welfare of any nation," he said. "If the great eastern and western coast lines of the United States should be attacked, what would be our source of protection. The wars of this country previously have been the result of the work of jingoes who have not had the real interests of the nation at heart." POSTPONE CALLING REV. E. H. CUTLER Members of the First Presbyterian church yesterday decided to hold a congregational meeting next Sunday to consider issuing a call to the Rev. U. A. Cutler of Milwaukee. Members of the church said today, there was little question but that the call would be made, and they had assurance that Rev. Cutler would accept.

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CITY USE JOBLESS TO REPAIR SEWERS Engineer Believes Largest Number of Men Could Be Employed to Improve Inadequate System. The largest amount of useful work the city might provide for its unem ployed, according to cltv engineer Fred Charles, would be to take up ex tensive ana needed sewer improve ments. This is a class of work, Mr. Charles states, that can be carried on practically as well in winter as at any other time of the year. As to the need of better and more adequate sewers, particularly In the business section of Richmond, there Is no doubt. Hardly a heavy rain falls but there are reports of flooded basements and damage to goods stored therein. The present sewers are too small and are not laid deeply enough under the ground. This is greatly handicapping the new development that has started in the business section of recent years with the construction of many new buildings. The inadequate sewers are forcing builders to provide very shallow basements, sacrificing valuable ground space. The new Palladium building was at-' fected in just this manner. On account of the shallew and small sewer la North Ninth street it was necessary to make a shallow basement under this new building, despite the fact that the value of the location demanded a deep basement. Sooner or later, according to Mr. Charles, Richmond will have to wake up to the fact that Its business section must have a better sewer system. The cheaper cost of materials today and the plentiful number of laborers that can be obtained as well as the absolute necessity of providing work of some useful kind for the unemployed, make this an ideal time for the city to use Its good credit and push sewer reconstruction work this winter. City Statistics Births. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harsh am, 324 South Eleventh street, boy. Mr. and Mrs. Fxnk Bruner, 307 South Sixth street, boy. DEATHS AND FUNERALS. GASSLER Mrs. Catherine Gassier. 62, residing at 907 Sheridan street, died last night at Reid Memorial hospital. She Is survived by her husband, Frank Gaseler. The body will be taken to Fostoria, O., for funeral and burial. KOLDE Mrs. Mathilda C. Kolde. 28, died Sunday morning at her home, 631 South Sixth street She Is survived by her husband, Joseph A. Kolde, and three children, Josephine, Charles and Franklin, and her father, John Redelberger of Brookville, Ind two brothers and fire sisters. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock from St, Andrew's church. Friends may call at any time. Burial at St. Andrew's cemetery. GEXN Dorcas C. Oenn, 56. died this morning at bis home, 100 North Nineteenth street. He Is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Dr. Dykeman, a son, Frank, and three brothers, John C. Genn, Clarence W. Genn and Will C. Genii. He was a member of the Coeur d'Alien lodge, K. of P. and Osceola Tribe I. O. R. M. Funeral announcements will be made later. Palladium Want Ads Pay MATHER & UNTHANK Mill and Cabinet Work. Estimates cheerfully given. Prompt service. Phone 2459. (We're Not Satisfied Until You Are.) If its Tobacco Get it at 609 Main. Cic-ar Store, Retail Dept. We have Pipes at about any price you want and the stock is the largest in Eastern Indiana. Cigar Leaders ED A. FEL "828" Richmond Rosa. 5 STAMPS Co. 727 Main.