Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 40, Number 80, 12 February 1915 — Page 1

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HEALTH OFFICE MEASURE GETS

U. II. bT HUKIT State Official Explains Reason for Placing County and City Health Commissioners on Constant Duty. MEANS BIG SAVING State Board Reaches Limit of Power Under Old Law Robbins and Bavis Support Bill. Mayor Robbins and President Bavis of the board of public works have both announced that they have lined up behind Senate Bill 185, which provides that county health officers and health officers of cities with a population of 200 or more, shall devote their entire time to their oficial duties, receiving adequate compensation In return. "Under the present system proper supervision of public health and sanitation is impossible because the county and city health officers receive only email salaries and must devote the major part of their time to their private practice. Senate Bill 185 should he passed by all means," declared Mayor Robbins. Mr. Davis declared that if the salary of the city health officer were increased to $2,000, four times more than he now receives, and he be required jrt devote his entire time to his official duties, not only would public health be better safeguarded and municipal sanitation improved, but this department of the city government would be conducted at less expense. Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the state board of health, who is supporting Senate Bill 185, has been asked by The Palladium to explain his reasons for advocating the passage of the measure. In a letter Just received from Dr. Hurty, he says: "First, I want to state upon the testimony of one of the most successful and well-known bankers of the state, that Bill 185 Is the greatest and most practical economical measure now before the general assembly. If enacted Into law and put into operation It will eaBily save the people of Indiana from (Continued on Page Ten.) SOCETY MAKESr . FFORTS TO AID PLAGUE VICTIMS Anti-Tuberculosis Workers Re-double Attempts to Give Relief With Window Tents and Home Care. The following communication has been submitted: "Editor of the Palladium: "Dear Sir: At a meeting of the officers of the Wayne County Society for Prevention of Tuberculosis it was suggested we send a resolution to you for publication commending the agitation which we have noted with satisfaction has occurred at various times in your valuable paper. "We wish to call to your attention a resolution taken from the minutes of the called public meeting of the AntiTuberculosis Society on Feb. 15, con cerning plans for future work to asBure you of our welcome to any plans which may aid our work already planned. "We called attention to the growing demands of work for the visiting nurse especially In the tubercular patients and the need of combining this work along with public teaching in a manner as the future may determine, in one person a special tuberculosis nurse. 'Again in view of the fact we would be unable to get the proposed tuberculosis nospltal during this year we decided to redouble our efforts In caring for these patients as needed with tents, window tents and home care. "Whatever may be the ultimate possibility -in securing a place for the humane, BcientlHo care of these patients in a county hospital we are united In now securing an organization for relief that will in event of securing Fame to be so strong rb to be a constant factor in contributing success to this institution and foster Is work of relief and as an education1 value to the community, "We shall be pleased for suggestorts from the newspapers or public in general as to methods we may pursue o secure funds for furthering these 'am: this year. "DR. A. J. WHALLON, Pros, "DR. S. EDGAR BOND, Sec." .IID JOINT ASSEMBLY Second Presbyterians Meet With Enedavor. A Joint meeting of the Christian Endeavor and the church members was held at the Second Presbyterelau church last night for the purpose of bringing the two bodies in closer touch. Several members of both bodies spoke. The Christian Endeaverers weio led by Darrell Thomas and the church by Rev. 13. B. Davis. Steps wero taken by the Christian Endeavor to organize a Junior Christian Endoavor of tho small Sunday schoolpu-plls.

Handley Writes Verses of Love to Honest Abe

MASSA LINKUM. Massa Llnkum, Massa Llnkum, How is mak mah ole heart glow, Like de forge-fiah ob de blacksmif When he mak his bellows blow; How mah thoughts go back to "Dixie," And de days long passed away; When Ah heah de name ob Llnkum, Den Ah alius want to pray. Dey's not many left to member All de glories darkies see, When dey got de word from Llnkum Dat he mak us all as free As the birds dat float above us, Or de air, and sun, and sky; It's no wonder dat we lubbed him 'Ith a lub dat nebber die. Massa Llnkum, Massa Linkum, He done nebber lived in vain, Foh he set a kind o pattern, An he died without a saln. An no dlffunce who come after, No dirrunce who went befo, None could ekal Massa Linkum, None could ebber be lubbed more. L. A. Handley. RUSS ADMITS REVERSES IN EASTRIUSSIA Germans Drive Czar's Army Out of Fatherland, Inflicting Heavy Losses on the Enemy. BY FRANCIS LAVELLE MURRAY, PETROGRAD, Feb. 12. Heavy reinforcements which the Germans are receiving have practically driven the Russians out of East Prussia, it was admitted In an official statement issued by the general headquarters today. The statement however, says that the Russians are falling back simply to re-arrange their forces and effect a greater concentration, which arrangement can best be made on Russian territory. Dealing with the general situation, the statement says that small encounters have taken place on the right bank of the Vistula; cannonades on the left bank of that river; and In the Carpathians all attacks by the Austro-German forces have been repulsed. The official statement follows: I It was recently definitely ascertain:! ed that a new army corps had appeared in East Prussia, formed partly from Prussian troops from the western front, partly from new recruits and partly from reserve forces. This radically changes the situation and necessitates the falling back of our troops in order to assure the possibility of rearranging them thus affecting a greater concentration. "Such an object can best be attained on our own territory and in the shadow of our own fortresses. It must be presumed that we are on the eve of a great long operation which ought definitely to decide the struggle in eastern Prussia. "This circumstance will render necessary some brevity in our communications regarding future fighting, taking into account the strict necessity for keeping our operations secret." GILES STARTS STUDY OF PUPILS WRITING Superintendent J. T. Giles, acting as head of the executive committee of the Sixth District Teacher's Association has asked all the county and city superintendents to prepare a report on the standard of the handwriting in their schools. The superintendents have been asked to grade the writing of their pupils according to the Ayers Handwriting Scale. The results will be tabulated according to scale grade, age of pupils i and product, and the reports will be sent to Superintendent Giles for final tabulation for the district. Mr. Giles expects to make a report for the district at the next meeting which will be held In Rushvllle, March 20.

Historic County Court House Ruined by Centerville Blaze

The old county eourt house which today is a mass of ruins was for fifty years the center of the bitter fight which was waged between Richmond and Centerville for the location of the county seat. The fire which gutted the historic structure caused a loss of $28,000 to Centerville property owners and is being investigated by Prosecutor Reller and State Fire Marshal Longley,

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ANDREW CARNEGIE!

"I never bought or sold shares on the Exchange; all my earnings were from manufacturing. If it were necessary for me to return to that calling I should not consider the problem of labor as at all difficult. On the contrary, I enjoyed conferences with our men."

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STATE PRO OF Deputy State Fire Marshal White Takes Up Investigation Insurance Adjusters Begin Settlements. Deputy State Fire Marshal White wul arrive in Richmond tomorrow-to begin an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the destruction by fire, early yesterday morning, of four buildings In Centerville, including the old bourt house, with a total loss of 128,000. Yesterday afternoon Prosecutor Reller summoned Dr. Joseph Meek, in whose pharmacy the blaze started, in two different places, it is said, and secured a detailed statement from him as to his information concerning the blaze. Dr. Meek was sleeping in the hallway of his store wh n the fire started and was the one who gave the alarm. Insurance adjustors were busy today at Centerville. Thomas Dunbar said that as soon as he received a settlement from the insurance compan-1 ies he would begin work on a new building on the site of the old court ! house and would remodel the building which was used by the Centerville State bank. Failure of the old fire engine to operate in time to prevent the big blaze has brought home to Centerville citizens the need of more adequate fire protection and it is possible this question will become an issue before the town board. VERNON MARSHALL HEADS INSTITUTE ECONOMY, Ind., Feb. 12 Vernon Marshall was elected chairman of the perrv township Farmers' Institute at the final session yesterday afternoon, Charles Morrison and Everett Clark were elected secretary and treasurer. A musical and literary program was given last night to a crowded house. Selections were given by the M. E. Ladies' quartet and the Economy Male quartet, and several readings by Miss Bessie Buhl.

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"We began manufacturing with a capital of $7,500; my share . I borrowed from a bank in Pittsburgh.. From this small beginning grew the Edgar Thompson Steel Works, Homestead Works, Duquesne Works, the blast furnaces and locomotive works, and the great ore fields we bought from Mr. Rockefeller."

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"The sole motive underlying the various foundations which I have established has been the desire to devote a portion of my fortune to the service of my fellow men. The principles have been fully set forth in the two chapters of my book 'Random Reminiscences' which have already been made a part of the record of your commission."

PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES REMEMBER LINCOLN W. R. C. and G. A. R. Hear Reading of Gettysburg Classic by Arnold. The birthday anniversary of Abraham Lincoln was celebrated by the G. A. R. and V. R. C. last night with the reading of Lincoln's Gettysburg speech by J. B. Arnold, patriotic instructor of Sol Meredith post. This followed supper which was served by the ladles of the W. R. C, from 5:30 to 7 o'clock. The crowd present to celebrate the .holiday was one of the largest the organizations have had this winter. After the business meeting Mrs. Clarence Hadley sang two solos, accompanied on the piano by her daughter. Richard Haberkern gave a reading. The Richards family sang several numbers. WeatherForecast For Indiana Rain tonight and probably Saturday. Temperature. Noon 48 Yesterday. Maximum 55 Minimum 40 Local Conditions Rain tonight and Saturday. Unsettled Sunday, probably rain. General Conditions The western storm is crossing the Rocky Mountains causing general rain over the Mississippi valley. Unsettled weather maybe expected within the next two or three days. Temperatures are ' now above eero throughout the United States. It is colder over the lako region, W. E. MOORE, Weather Forecaster,

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CHARITY ASSISTANTS FORM BY DISTRICTS West Richmond Citizens Organize for Neighborhood Work Among Poor. "West Richmond and Falrview have been districted by the officers of the co-operative organizations affiliated with the Central Charity bureau and the members are now ready for their neighborhood work. The districts wpr nnnoiinrprt at n inint instnioHrmni mpMn? heiri night in Baxter school. There are twenty dlstri. s in the two sections of the city which were given to the twenty-five members. This work will be done quietly and the districts will not be announced in order to prevent the investigators being generally known for fear some of the residents would not understand their mission. Secretary Melpolder of the Central Charity bureau gave a short talk instructing the members again in their duties and emphasizing the purpose of the neighborhood organization which he said is to develop neighborhood help and to co-operate with the Central Charity bureau in finding cases not reported and in Investigating other cases. N. C. Heironlmus presided as chairman. The committee voted to meet on the first Thursday of each month. REA WINS AUDIENCE Rev. Mr. Rea, new pastor of the First Presbyterian church, conducted the mid-week prayer service at tho church last night. This is the first opportunity that Dr. Rea has had to meet members of the congregation. Dr. Rea led in the discussion of the prayer meeting topic, "The Call of Samuel, and spoke briefly from the text,. In bia closing remarks he assured the congregation that he expected great things of them, and expressed hope that all members of the church would co-operate in working with him.

U. D. ROCKEFELLER

"I confess to being greatly surprised to learn within the past few days that I have no less than 481 pensioners upon my list receiving $214,954.58 a year. These pensions are continued to the widows. This fund has also been kept a secret hitherto, but your call for a state ment on all foundations teems to embrace this also."

RELEASES BOYS CAUGHT IN RAID ON RHUM GAME Prosecutor Says Patrolmen Fail to Produce Evidence to Prove Young Men Played Poker. Patrolmen Remmert. Rettlnehaus. Menke. Bundy, Wierhake and Stephen-

son are confident that "six y6ungnmenTfk as he sto

wnom. they fpund in a room on the fourth floor of the Westcott hotel at 2:30 o'clock " this morning were engaged in the fascinating but prohibited indoor pastime known as draw poker, but Prosecutor .Reller, after an investigation, announced that the officers could not prove a poker game was in progress, so the six captives were rereleased without any charges having been preferred against them. Chief Goodwin remarked sarcastically that if one of the officers had peeked through the transom before knocking on the door and demanding admission they might have been able to prove that draw poker was being played instead of "rhjim for fun," as all six players vehemently insisted was the pastime which entertained them until the wee small hours. Two of the officers, Wlerhake and Bundy remained in the office to prevent any hotel attache giving warning to the suspected poker players. FRIENDS' MEETING GALLS CONFERENCE ON BUILDING SITE No settlement of the controversy regarding the proposed site of the new West Richmond Friends church was reached at the monthly meeting of the congregation last night. The deadlock still exists, following the discussion last night. Two locations have been suggested since the question of building came up. Officials of Earlham college have gone on record as favoring a location the northeast corner of the Earl ! am campus, while many of the memuers ui me cuuiuu ira uii n suuuiu be located on the north side of the National road. The members last night voted to hold a mass meeting in Lindley hall next Sunday for the purpose of discussing the selection of a site for the proposed building.

Tribute to Lincoln

By Lewis G.

Founder of Carnation Day Describes Pilgrimage to Martyred Emancipator's Tomb.

A few months ago I made a special pilgrimage, though not the first, to the beautiful capital city of Illinois, to visit again the tomb which embraces all that is mortal of one of the greatest men of modern history. As I stood, with bared head and In profound reverence, looking upon that stately mausoleum I beheld, as through my mind's eye, a wonderfully interesting and inspiring vision of the past. I saw, in a densely wooded tract in the northern Southland, a log cabin, rough and unattractive in itself and dreary In Its surroundings. The most primitive habitation of the early pioneer. Sitting on the low doorstep a mother was crooning to her babe. A child that had come into the world

LAPENNA GIVES STATEMENT AS PRIESUISTENS Wounds Inflicted in Italian's Neck Cause Paralysis and Death After Week of Acute Suffering.

DUFFY MAKES SIGN Murderer, Confined at Coun ty Jail, After Futile Attempt to Escape, Receives News Indifferently. Antonio Lapenna, the young Italian, whose spine was almost severed when "Gus Camarco. another Italian, plunged a knife Into his neck, following a dispute at a boarding house, 620 North Thirteenth street, died at Reid hospital at 7:40 o'clock this morning from the effects of his terrible wound. Tho stabbing affray occurred last Saturday afternoon and at that time it was not believed Lapenna could live more than a few hours. He showed remarkable vitality and Tuesday it was thought that he had a fair chance for recovery. Thursday morning, however, Lapenna suffered a severe relapse. He had a violent chill, following which his temperature went up to 104 degrees. City Physician Huffman at that time said these symptoms indicated that blood poisoning had set in and that Lapenna's death was only a question of a few hours. Gives Last Statement. Thursday afternoon the young foreigner had hemorrhages of the mouth, nose and ears and he began to sink rapidly. Thursday evening Father Duffy of St. Mary's church, administered the last sacrament to the dying youth and he gaspingly recited his last statement to Prosecutor Reller. As Lapenna had been completely paralyzed by the Injury to his spine, he could not place his signature to hi a ante-mortem statement, so a pen was placed In his fingers by the priest, who guided his hand to place his mark upon the paper. In his ante-mortem statement he corroborated the testimony of other witnesses to the stabbing, saying he and Camarco had quarreled after the latter had accused him of being infected with vermin; that Camarco had been driven from the house but had returned later and knifed him in tho stood with his back to him. Fails to Move Camarco. Camarco, who tried to escape but was captured near Cincinnati, end is now confined In the county jail, received word of Lapenna's death almost Indifferently. He has been held under a charge of assault and battery with intent to kilL This charge has now been changed to murder and Prosecutor Reller will ask the court for a special session of the grand jury to indict Camarco. The police say that Camarco has admitted that be stabbed Lapenna. WOMAN, 90, WALKS TO POLICE STATION TO OBTAIN DOCTOR Mrs. Joseph Mather, 63 Sherman street, who is over 90 years old. walked from her home this morning to po.ice headquarters and said she wanted to see Mayor Robbins. Informed that the mayor was out of the city she said she would talk to Sergeant McNally. "My husband has been sick for two weeks and has been taking nothing but milk," she said. ""I think he has been poisoned. What shall I do?" McNally promptly advised her to summon a physician. Then she wanted to know wnat physician to get and the sergeant informed her any physician would do. She said she did not know any physicians as none had been needed at her home since the time the late Dr. Everett, who has been dead at least fifteen years, practiced in this city. Joseph Mather, who is older than his wife, is an Englishman and was a frequent caller at the city building until recently. He was a man weighing well over 200 pounds, powerfully built and when last seen about the city appeared to be enjoying robust health. Mrs. Mather Indicates her great age and gets about with difficulty. Reynolds amidst the most unfavorlng circumstances. Then I saw this child in boyhood, ill-shaped and stooped, sitting In a chimney corner; the fitful flames of the giant black-log lighting up In ruddy Slow the bright eyes and rugged face of a student, poring over a well thumbed volume, digging, digging, digging to supply intellectual food to a mind hungry for learning. Reverie Continues. I saw this youth, grown to manhood, long and lank, the center of a group ot cross-roads habitats, discussing In language profound with wisdom and reeking with prophesy, the great publio (Continued on Page Three.)