Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 40, Number 35, 22 December 1914 — Page 3

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, TUESDAY, DEO. 22, 1914

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RUSS DRIVES BACK GERMANS ACROSS THE BZURA STREAM Btrafghten Out Line and Despite Hard Counter Attacks Roll Back Kaiser's Army From Warsaw. BY FRANCI8 LAVELLE MURRAY. Staff Correspondent of International News Service. PETROGRAD, Dec. 22, Russia's lioste are moving forward again. They Jiave taken the offensive west of Warsaw and have driven the Germans back over the Bzura river. Once more they have straightened their line and despite hard counter attacks by the Germans, are slowly but surely rolling back the Kaiser's legions. Almost dally for three weeks there lias been terrible fighting along the Hzura river from Kamion, where it flows into the Vistula. southwestward to Lowicz. The fighting has been no less fierce along the Bzura's tributaries, the Utrata, Rawka, Pisia and Bklernlewka rivers. There have been occasional lulls in the fighting, but these have been only brief. Russians Come Back. At one stage in the right flank of the Russians swung back from Kamion along the Vistula to Kazunpolskl, only 16 miles from Warsaw, but this was only until reinforcements were brought up. Then it swung back again like a huge pendulum. For seventy-two hours Russians and Germans fought a hand-to-hand battle for the possession of the ruins of Teresin, between the Utrata and the Plfia. This was a flourishing little town until the Germans made their first attempt to take Warsaw. The seventy-two hour fight resulted in a reverse for the Germans. They had to withdraw and the crazed inhabitants of Teresin emerged once more fro mtheir burrows. In giving up Teresin the Germans also abandoned Fzymanow. another little town a few miles to the north.

SPEAKERSHIP RACE LACKS GINGER AND BEDWELL'S ELECTION CERTAIN Acquittal of 13 Members ol Last Legislature of Charge of Presenting False Claims Against State, Fails to Revive Interest in Contest Anti-Taggart Men Silent.

Robert O. Tucker, writing from Indianapolis to the Cincinnati Enquirer, comments: "Pep" has been taken out of the Democratic party in Indiana by the exposure of the 1913 legislative methods and the subsequent Indictment of thirteen members and attaches on the ground that they presented false claims against the state. And their acquittal Saturday did not serve to revive Interest. The usual scramble for patronage that precedes the meeting of a legislature has not been evident. There are fewer candidates for minor offices than there have been for years. The fact that National Committee-

! man Taggart. came out openly for Representative Charles H. Bedwell of Sullivan has not been sufficient to create a stir. Usually the caFe has been that I when Taggart announced for a speakjership candidate all of the antl-Tag-' gart Democrats, big and little, set up 'an awful road, immediately attempting to elect some other persons.

Taggart's Foes Silent. But this time the antl-Taggart contingent has not lined up for action. It seems to care little whether Bedwell is elected. There was an effort a few

I days ago on the part of some of the ; speakership candidates to start some

thing again Bedwell because he was supported by Taggart and Governor Ralston. An appeal was made to the friends of the indicted man to line up against Bedwell because the gov

ernor asked for the grand jury Investigation, but to all appearances it has failed. The attitude of the average party worker is that of "watchful waiting." He seems to realize that the grand Jury by its sweeping arraignment of the loose system of making appointments in the legislature has killed off some good things and that there won't be much to distribute Ihie time. Probably the understanding that the brethren who are to be employed will be expected to earn their salaries is having much to do in keeping the professional job hunter in the background. Explain Indictments. They have been pointing out that the men indicted were not charged with obtaining money for themselves, and that the worst thing to be said against them and the party 1b that they permitted the legislature to make more appointments than necessary, and in that manner run up a big expense account for the people. Bedwell apparently has the speakership cinched, but the race will not be decided until the night of January 5, when the Democratic members of the house will hold their caucus, tl appears that Senator Fred Van Nuys of Anderson will be elected president pro tern and Democratic floor leader of the senate. It is regarded as likely that Senator Yarling of Shelbyvllle, who is a member of the legislative visiting committee, will be appointed chairman of the senate committee on finance.

BULGARIA REMAINS NEUTRAL IN BALKAN ACTIVITY ON TURKEY British Diplomat Swings Nation Into Line to Favor Allies in Big European War BY LEASED WIRE. LONDON, Dec. 22 Bulgaria will maintain a "hands off policy if her Balkan neighbors attacks Turkey. Official notification of this act was sent to the Greek and Roumanian governments and a dispatch received from Athens today stated that a concerted action against Turkey was being planned in messages exchanged between Athens and Bucharest. This was taken here to indicate that the two countries would soon enter the war on the side of the allies. Bulgaria's action in abandoning the position in which she has served as a barrier against an attack on Turkey by her neighbors Is regarded as another triumph for British diplomacy, this one having been gained by Noel Buxton, a liberal member of Parliament and chairman of the Balkan committee. He has been in the Balkans for two months. Turkey has been conscious of Buxton's efforts. On October 15, a Turk attempted to assassinate Buxton, but he received only a slight wound. The attempted assassination took place while the Buxtons were riding with the son of the former Bulgarian premier in Bucharest. It was subsequently learned that the assassin had left Constantinople about the time Buxton left London for Bucharest.

TRUSTEES HOLD UP CHOICE OF AGENT

WAR PROBLEM ONLY BEFORE TRADE MEET

Action on the county agent matter

Which was brought before the new ' and old trustees yesterday, was postponed until Wednesday after a meeting of farmers which, will be held at ' 10 o'clock tomorrow morning in the court house. Lewis Heller, who is Investigating' the place, said today he is satisfied I with conditions in Wayne county as he has found them, but has not gone j Jnto the details of the office. I

Mrs. Austin's Bag Pancake, delicious light cakes for breakfast.

POLICE ASK AID FOR "BUM FUND"

Members o, ' -r police department requested or t'rns of money or Fusar and ,s for their "bum fund." These revisions are used to provide meals for the hungry and hoinelesB men who seek refuge at night In the basement of the elty hulldlng. The police say this undertaking of theirs has been an unqualified success as it has prevented a number of men from committing thefts.

Brownies and Kodaks at Quigley's. 7-16t

HOW SPUGS SPREAD TRUE XxMAS THRIFT

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"Greater Prosperity Through Greater Foreign Trade," Objective of Convention. BY LEASED WIRE. NEW. YORK, .Dec. .22. "Greater prosperity through greater foreign trade" is the objective of the second national foreign trade convention to be held at St. Louis January 21 and 22, 1K15. Three thousand commercial and industrial organizations, corporations, firms and individuals engaged in foreign trade, have been invited to send delegates. In a letter to them James A. Farrell. president of the United States steel corporation and chairman of the national foreign trade council, says: "The European war has demonstrated that our foreign trade, while small in comparison with domestic business, is a vital element in or- domestic prosperity, and therefore, of immediate concern to every citizen. Individual action, however strong, can not do justice to the present opportunities for its expansion. Co-ordinated effort of the entire nation manufacturers, merchants, bankers, carriers and all others working together in harmony with a well defined national policy, will alone enable ns to develop the possibilities now before us." War Problem Only. The convention will eliminate generalities and concentrate on commercial problems created by the European war and those which confront American foreign traders when peace is restored. To present the effect of the war on United States trade, John Bessett Moore, formerly counselor of the state department, who is the foremost American authority on international law, will speak on "Problems Arising in War and Commerce." Hon. W. C. Redfleld, secretary of commerce, will open the convention. Instead of numerous speeches on the general aspects of foreign trade, the sessions will be divided between authoritative papers by leaders in the business world and constructive discussion by delegates representing all sections of the country. Ways and means whereby the smaller manufacturer and merchant may engage in foreign trade will have an important place on the program.

TULL PAYS $5 FINE FOR BEATING RIVAL Robert Edlin Again Pleads Guilty to Theft of Coal. James Tull today pleaded guilty to a charge of assault and battery on Taylor Green, his rival in the affections of Miss Bessie Richardson, and was fined $15 and costs. The court was convinced that an assault had occurred after he had taken a look at

the swollen and discolored visage of j

Green. Robert Edlin, colored, who pleaded not guilty and then guilty yesterday to a charge of stealing two hundred pounds of coal from the Union Ice and Fuel company, today pleaded guilty again to the same charge after a night of reflection in the city jail. He denied selling any of the coal, however, but a witr ss testified that he had purchased coal from Edlin. He drew $5 and costs.

EXCHANGE MESSAGE. ATHENS, Dec. 22. Confidential dispatches are being exchanged by the Greek foreign minister and by the Greek minister at Bucharest they are said to relate to concerted action by the two countries against Turkey.

COMMITTEE TELLS SHIPPERS TO LOAD PRODUCTS EARLIER t - j Club Asks Co-operation of Shipping Firms With Freight Carriers to Insure Quick Service. Letters were sent out to shippers today by the committee on steam railroads of the Commercial club, asking that freight be brought to the railroad freight depots earlier In the day. The committee has been conducting an Investigation and has found that most of the shippers hold up shipments until 4 o'clock and then rush it to the freight depots shortly before the closing hour which is 5 o'clock. The shippers expect the freight to go out the same night and reach its destination the next day. Out of justice to the railroads, the steam railroads committee, composed of shippers, investigated and asked that the habit of waiting until 4 o'clock to deliver shipments be broken up and that the shippers co-operate with the transportation companies. In the letters, the humanity of bringing freight early in the day was also pointed out. It is said that the men have little to do in the time they are most fit to work and after they become exhausted, Richmond shippers bring in most of their freight. The committee expects to receive replies In a few days from freight agents in Richmond's rival shipping cities, asking about the arrangements for receiving freight in the afternoons. There was some discussion of a plan of closing at 4 o'clock in the afternoon instead of 5 o'clock.

GERMANS FEAR REAR ATTACK

I BY LEASED WIRE. AMSTERDAM. Dec. 22. Evidence that the Germans in Belgium fear the invasion of a hostile force which will try to force its way to the Scheldt river by way of the Zelzaete-Terneuzen canal, Is given by the precautions that are being taken on the Dutch border near Zelzaete. Great quantities of artillery are being massed there, more trenches are being dug and dredges and sandboxes are being requistioned to block them for, navigation.

JAPANESE CRUISER AFTER GERMAN SHIP

BY LEASED WIRE. LIMA. Peru, Dec. 22. The Japanese cruiser Idzumo sailed from Callao shortly before midnight. She proceeded south along the Peruvian coast. It Is believed the Idzumo commander expects to Intercept the German cruiser Dresden, which, according to latest reports, was not sunk by the British cruiser Bristol, but escaped and Joined the German transport Irini Eitel Friederlch west of Chile.

PALLADIUM WANT AOS PAY.

REV. LYONS WORSE

DISTRICT EDUCATORS DRAW CONSTITUTION

The committee on constitution and by-laws appointed Saturday at Rushville when the Sixth District Teachers association organized will meet in Indianapolis Saturday. E. E. Oldaker of Cambridge City is a member. C. O. Williams is secretary of the new organization and J. T. Giles is a member of the executive committee. The committee will meet soon to arrange a program for the first meeting to bt? held in Rushville March 19 and 20. The new organization takes the place of the Northern and the Southern Indiana Teachers' associations.

Local Pastor's Condition Causes Friends Worry. Friends of Dr. S. R. Lyons will be grieved to learn that the latest word from his bedside is not encouraging. The Doctor seemed to make steady improvement several weeks prior to last week, when he commenced stepping backward, and was yesterday in a very serious condition. His daughter, Miss Flora, left this morning to visit him.

SIDEWALKS REMAIN IN BAD CONDITION

Con key's Drug Store

"The Place You Get The Most Change Back.1

Christmas WATCHES

Guaranteed 1 Yr.

98c

Your Christmas

Should come frgm Conkey's. All moistened properly and sold for just what they are. We have the brand you want. Let us put a Christmas card In a box and send it to your smoker friend.

A Christinas Cigar Special La Ray, extra cigars in boxes of 12 cigars, and

a dandy smoke While they last, per box

50c

Dandy Cameras, $2.00 and Up And These Are the Days You Want to Take Pictures The art is easy to learn, and costs but little. See Conkey for all the photographic supplies. WE DO DEVELOPING

GIVE HIM A SAFETY RAZOR AUTO STROPS $5 and Up GILLETTES $5 and Up EVER READY GEM SAFETIES A Dollar DURHAM DUPLEX 35c and Up Every one of these razors is guaranteed to shave you well or we'll pay the money back.

gji Paper

To Please Everyone Letter Crest Paper, dainty and good.-23 Highland Linen is an old reliable 2o Society Box Paper, worth 5tc. out to 29 Crane's Box Paper, highest quality . . -50C Old Netherland, in handsome package -9 Cascade Linen Box Paper, very fme..25? Fountain Pens. Shaving Mirrors, Spray Brashes. Thermos Bottles. Tourist s Cases, Package Perfume and Toilet Water.

"If It's Advertised, It's at Conkey's." WE Thank You. WE DELIVER FREE AND FREELY. WHEN YOU THINK OF CONKEY, THINK OF DRUGS. WHEN YOU THINK OF DRUGS. THINK OF CONKEY. NINTH AND MAIN STREETS.

GETS JUDGMENT.

SENATOR WEST DIES AT VALDOSTA HOME

Jonas Gaar was given judgment In circuit court today against Edward and James Powell, contractors who purchased coal for use in the construction of Gaar's buildings and did not pay for it. Gaar was given judgment for $158 which he said he paid to A. Harsh to release a lien against the property. The Powells were not represented in court.

More satisfactory winter weather arrived today and even though the temperature dropped considerably last night, the atmosphere outside was pleasant after the warm sun had shone for a short time this morning. It was about ten degrees above zero at 7 o'clock. Most sidewalks over the city are in dangerous condition. In the business districts, the Ice has been removed by the merchants but in residence parts of the city, the streets are the safest path of travel for pedestrians.

BY LEASED WIRE. VALDOSTA, Ga., Dec. 22. Senator W. S. West died suddenly at 4 o'clock this morning. He was apparently in his usual health last night. His death was caused by heart trouble. Senator West was appointed by Governor Slayton to fill the unexpired term of Senator Bacon when the latter died last year. Senator West's term would have expired Maoch 4, next.

The Russian soldiers are even greater cigarette smokers than are the British Tommies. They simply must have cigarettes, and, failing anything better, they are quite content with a pinch of tobacco rolled up in a bit of old newspaper.

Joseph Miller, noted because his joke book is a joke among joke writers, was born in England in 1684, and died there in 1739. He was an actor, famed for his wit.

Over one million acres of land in Oregon are available for 320-acre home steads.

NEFF & NUSBAUM

FUNDS DISTRIBUTED

NORWEGIAN STEAMER SENT TO BOTTOM

In the distribution of county funds announced today, Richmond is to receive $80,326.13 of the $230,329 apportioned. An advance of $57,000 has been made and $23,326 will be the city's share in cash. The school city will receive $66,441, of which $38,000 has been advanced. Wayne township receives $14,695 and has had no advances.

STEAMER ASHORE

FILEY, England, Dec. 22. The Norwegian steamer Boston, bound from Oran to London with a cargo of timber, struck a mine off Scarborough today and was beached near Filey, where eight men of her crew were landed.

BY LEASED WIRE. SOUTH YARMOUTH, Mass., Dec. 22. An unknown steamer believed to be a coastwise vessel is ashore off Bass river. Efforts are being made to rescue her crew. The steamer blew distress signals all night long. The revenue cutter Acushnet and wrecking tug Tasco were today rushed to her assistance.

Miss Gertrude Robinson-Smith,

Mce-presldent of the Society for the Invention of Useless Giving, has announced that the Spugs have changed

thir name to the Society for the Promotion of Useful Giving. "When people are in distress," said Miss Rohln-nou-Smith, "such a holiday as Christinas symbol of brotherly love should be converted into a vehicle of relief before It Is considered a conveyance of festivity and gaiety. So this year instead of spending our money on useless presents for friends and unnecessary dainties for ourselves, let us Fpend it in seeing that at many girls js possible have food to put in their ,mocths It has ccme to that, and we 'know If j

Make the Little Girl Happy Christmas

She will be the proudest little girl in the whole neighborhood, Christmas morning if she can show a bank book in her own name. Give Her a Real Gift. Christmas Savings Club Membership in The Union National Bank

Drop in and see our big display of Holiday Slippers Men's, Women's and Children's with more than 25 styles from which to make your selection. Prices ranging from 50c to $3.00.

For Children, Misses and Ladies 7 to 101,.' $1.25 11 to 2 $1.35 3 to 8 $1.50 For Boys and Men 3 to 6 $1.75

7 to 11 : .$2.25 For the Babies In Black, Blue, White, Tan, Red or with patent vamps and colored tops 25c and 50c

Footwear is certainly a practical and sensible gift, and is universally appreciated from the babies to the grandparents. If you have not. made your purchase don't hesitate for fear we can't wait on you, as we are prepared for the big Christmas rush. If you need Footwear for dress, service, comfort or warmth, you are sure to find it here.

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The Christmas Shoe Store

The Smallest BUT The Mightiest

Member of the Family BABY

Why Not Start an Account for This Important Person in Our CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUB Join Now Union National Bank

What Is Christmas? Without the Eats Phone Orders Promptly Filled Special Sale Oranges Regular 40c Oranges, dozen 32c Regular 30c Oranges, dozen 22c Regular 20c Oranges, dozen 16c Regular 5c Grape Fruit, extra special, dozen 35c Tangerines, Malaga Grapes, Mixed Nuts (mixed from newstock), Fancy Figs and Dates, Genuine Spanish Cluster Raisins. We Have a Fine Lot of Xmas Candies. We have for your Xmas decorations a fine lot of Holly, 10c pound; Evergreen Rope, Holly, Evergreen and Magnolia Wreaths. FANCY APPLES FOR EATING Jonathan, Delicious and Grimes Golden. Leave your order for your Christmas Turkey," Dressed Ducks and Chickens. Try our Home Made Mince Meat Home Made Sausage Pure Pork. FRUIT CAKE PLUM PUDDING. Ko-We-Ba Canned Pineapple, large slices in heavy syrup, Canned Barlett Pears, Royal Anne Cherries, large Lemon Cling Peaches, sliced or large halves. Try Barrington Hall Coffee it is the best. 5 Sweet Cider Made From Select Apples. The Phoeefix (Grocery Cor. 1 2th and Main Sts. amMMiiin f Phone 1 365. (