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EQUALIZE RATES ON TAX SHEETS, ASSESSOR'S AIM State Commissioners Instruct Officials to Make Fair Appraisements on True Cash Value. RELLER MAKES TALK Eben Wolcott Advises Men From Other Counties to Adopt Methods Credited to ' Auditor Bowman. preached to 100 assessors yesterday by members of the state board of tax commissioners, who conducted one of the nine district meetings of the stats at the court house. Eben H. Wolcott, who represented the state board most of the time, made frequent references to the methods used in Wayne county and advised the assessors of other counties to follow them. He credited these to Auditor Bowman, from whom, he said, the state board receives the most concise, clearest and best reports in the state. (Continued on Page Seven.) FRIENDS FORM LESS THAN 50 PER GENT OF QUAKER SCHOOL Sixty-six Methodists and Twenty-eight Presbyterians Lead Other Churches in Enrollment. Twenty-two different denominations are represented In the enrollment at Earlham college, according to a statement by the registrar today. Although the college is a Friends' college, only forty-five per cent of the total number of pupils in the school are Friends. In the enrollment at the beginning of every semester the students are required to state what church they belong to and in this statement It is found that a majority of the students belong to denominations other than the Quakers. Seventeen per cent of the students are Methodists; eight per cent are Presyterians; eight per cent are Christians. The following is the total number of students belonging to the respective denominations: Friends, 178; Methodist Episcopal, 66; Presbyterian, 28; Christian, 28; Lutheran, 17; United Brethren, 16; Episcopal. 7; Catholic, 5; Baptist, 4; Evangelical, 4: Congregationalist 4; Disciples, 2; Unlversalist, 1; Greek Orthodox, 1 Weather Forecast FOR INDIANA Cloudy tonight. Warmer extreme east portion. Sunday unsettled. Probably rain. Yesterday. Noon 52 Temperature Maximum 48 Minimum 30 LOCAL CONDITIONS Rain tonightor Sunday. GENERAL CONDITIONS The barometric pressure remains high over tVe lakes and eastern states with fair weather. Zero weather continues in Vermont. General rains have set in between the Mississippi river and the Rocky mountains from Nebraska and Itrwa south to the Gulf of Mexico due to low barometric pressure over the western states. Unsettled weather may be expected tonight and Sunday with occasional rains. WV E. MOORE, Forecaster.

LADY GREGORY GOMES FOR THEATRE TALK

Lady Augusta Gregory, the famous Irish writer and dramatist, will arrive this evening to deliver a lecture Sunday afternoon on "A Possible American Theatre," at the Westcott hotel, under the direction of Esther Griffin White. While in Richmond she will be entertained by Mr. and Mrs. William Dudley Foulke. U-16 SUCCEEDS IN RAIDS ALONG ENGLISH WATERS , ... - J BY. LEASQ .WlftE.V BERLIN, Via "Amsterdam, Feb,' 20"The German admiralty announced today that German submarines had successfully opened their " campaign against the merchant shipping of France and England in retaliation for Great Britain's policy of starvation. It stated that the submarine U-16 had been successful in its operations in the English channel, but gave no details as to what it had achieved. The U-16 is - one of the six vessels whose construction was begun in 191112. They were constructed in secret and are believed to be the most powerful underwater craft in the world. PIONEER TINNER DIES Garrott August Witte, 77, died at his home, 135 South Ninth street, this morning. Mr. Witte had worked for forty years in the same shop, first with Ezra Nye and Starr & Alexander, and during later years with the firm of Schultz & Laning. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth WTitte, two sons, George Witte of Kokomo, Ind., and Andrew Witte of this city, and three daughters, Caroline and Henrietta Witte and Mrs. Albert Feldman, all of Richmond. He was a member of St. Andrew's church. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

SLAP AT HIGH LIVING COST TAKEN BY FARMERS' WIVES WHO BLAME SPECULATORS

A direct blow at the high cost of living was taken by women of the Home Economics club of the Columbian Farmers' association when they demanded an embargo on all surplus wheat and the stopping of all speculation in foodstuffs. The members of the club have been making an economic study of conditions which are influencing the present high cost of living and have taken exception to recent statements in the public press placing the blame on the farmer. At the last meeting of the club a committee was appointed to draft resolutions showing the attitude of the organization. Adopt Resolutions. The following resoutions have been adopted: "Realizing our own insignificance but actuated by a sense of justice, wc, the Home Economics club of the Columbian Farmers' association, being of the rural districts, feel that we are in a position to place a few facts before our city cousins that may put a new phase to the high cost of living. The general impression Is that tb.9 farmers are prospering at the expense of the consumers.. Considering the fact, that they are the producers, it looks reasonable on the face of it. Wheat at $1.50 a bushel looks as if the farmers should be getting rich, and so they would if they had any wheat to sell. The greater majority of the farmers sold their wheat at threshing time for 75c and are now paying market price for their flour. Very few farmers store their wheat in mills as in former years, preferring to sell for

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ENGLISH SHIPS HUG HARBORS FOR SECURITY Norwegian Steamer Hits Mine in North Sea and Founders, Crew Manages to Reach Port. Bulletin London, Feb. 20 The steamer Cambank.was torpedoed, supposedly by a German submarine off Holyhead today. Four of the crew were drowned. BULLETIN. COPENHAGEN, Feb. 20. The . Norwegian steamship Bjorke hit .mpo..ln the,North ,,caloday while bound from Lelth to Nors- . tow with a cargo of coat and foundered. The crew was saved. LONDON, Feb. 20. England is isolated from the continent of Europe today as far as British shipping is concerned. No English ships have left east coast ports since 6 o'clock last night, and it is probable -that traffic will be held up indefinitely awaiting information from the admiralty that there is no further danger from German submarines. Reports were received here this forenoon that a German submarine had been sighted off Southampton, headquarters of the transport service which has been conveying British troops to France, but the admiralty declined to affirm or deny the reports. It is unofficially reported that a fleet of six British and French submarines are combing the English channel in search of the German submarine U-16. If they come upon her the first underwater battle in the history of the world will follow. Rumors circulated here that the U-16 had succeeded in cutting the lines of the French Cable company between Brest and the United States, gained in strength today as a result of tho fact that all messages froni Paris to America are now transmitted by way of England. Formerly they were sent direct from Brest. cash at harvest time and buy flour as they need it. We are informed that there is only about 15 of the wheat raised in Wayne county still in the hands of the farmer and that is held by a few of the more prosperous who did not need the money earlier. Corn is selling for 75c or 80c and hogs listed at from 6c to 6c. There is an old rule among hog raisers that 50c corn can be profitably fed to 5c hogs, 60c corn to 6c hogs, etc. Many farmers are now buying 75c corn to feed Into 6c hogs. Considering the present high price of "pork, the farmers' small share of profit is apparent. We believe there is no actual need for these exorbitant prices of farm produce, there being too much difference between the price paid the farmer and the price the consumer pays. The high cost of wheat, corn, sugar and meat is largely due to speculation with the European war as a cloak for the financier to hide behind. "Resdlved, That we heartily commend Mrs. Julian Heath, president of the Housewives' League, and representing a million American women, for the stand she has taken in asking that an embargo be placed on all surplus wheat. We do earnestly urge all housewives to take a similar stand through their federated clubs. We believe that the best remedy for the present high cost of living will be to stop all speculation in foodstuffs. Resolved, further, that a copy of these resolutions be . sent to Mrs. Heath, to each local newspaper and spread on the minutes of this organization. . , "COMMITTEE." ; .

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RUSSELL TO MAKE GRADUATION TALK Prof. Elbert Russell of Earlham college will deliver the commencement address at the Richmond high school. Commencement exercises will be held Thursday, May 27. There are 103 members of the senior, class who expect to receive diplomas in May. A complete program of the commencement exercises is being arranged. HURTY APPROVES PLAN OF ACTION TO CURE PLAGUE Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the state board of health", baa compliment-, ed The Palladium foFfts efforts" to establish a system of home treatments to combat the tuberculosis plague. "The plan suggested by The Palladium that provision be made so that all poor people afflicted with tuberculosis can receive at their homes plenty of fresh air and wholesome food, and for a special municipal visiting 'nurse to teach these patients how to fight the disease in their homes and ! to teach the members of their families how they can care for them without any risk of contracting the plague is admirable and practical and has my complete approval," Dr. Hurty said. "The home treatment plan is much better than the county tuberculosis plan both from the standpoint of results and economy." Defeat Disappoints Hurty. Dr. Hurty is bitterly disappointed over the defeat of his bill providing adequate salaries tor county and city health officers and requiring them to devote all their time to their official duties. Last week the national medical society, which has a membership of over 60,000, indorsed the Hurty bill as the most practical measure of its kind yet drafted. This bill, however, was "suffocated," to quote Dr. Hurty, in committee through the activities of an Evansville politician who holds a seat in the legislature. Because it ; would eliminate a number of useless j offices in every county was regarded las sufficient cause to exterminate a 1 measure which would have increased j the standard of public health fifty per cent. , "I am bitterly disappointed over the fate of this bill " Dr. Hurty said, "but not in the least discouraged. Our work has only been set back two years more, but we will keep up the fight to remodel our public health service to meet modern requirements and we will get that bill through the next legislature." DO YOU HOLD YOUR SHARE OF WEALTH? BY LEASED WIRE.l WASHINGTON, Feb. 20. If you do not own property valued at $715.48, you are being cheated out of your rights. The census bureau today announced that all property in the United States in 1912 subject to ad valorem taxation had an assessed value of $69,452,936,109. an increase in ten years of $34,114,619,221 or 96.5 per cent. The net debt of the federal and state governments and all minor civil divisions in the United States in 1913 was $4,805,460,713, or $49.97 per capita. The national government's share was $1,028,564,055, or $10.59 per capita and that of the states $345,942,305 or $3.57 for each person. BROKEN ANKLES CAUSE SUFFERING W. A. Clark, the employe of the Crystal Ice company who broke bones in both ankles Thursday when he fell from a high scaffold on which he was working, was reported to be suffering great pain , from his injury .today at the Reid hospital. ' ,

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ALLIES SILENCE TURK FORTS AT DARDANELLES Western Entrance Defenses Pounded by Allied Battleships in Bombardment Friday Morning. BULLETIN. CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb. 20. (Via Berlin and Amsterdam) British and French warships shelled the outer Dardanelles forts Friday morning, without success, it was officially announced here today. The war office stated that the attacking fleet fired about 400 hots,? but only ene motdler-ras" wounded, he having been Injured by a atone dislodged by a shftt. : . ,' , LONDON, Feb. 2. The Turkish forts defending thel western entrance of the Dardanelles upon the European side have been silenced by the AngloFrench fleet. This information was given out by the British admiralty through the government preBS bureau today. Some of the warships were hit by shells from the Turkish guns. The following statement was issued this afternoon: "On Friday morning about 8 o'clock the British fleet attacked the forts upon European soil defending the western entrance to the Dardanelles. The forts were silenced, but some of the warships of the allied fleet were struck by Turkish sheila." This is regarded as an important achievement. If the Dardanelles passage is forced, the way is opened to Constantinople. This supplemental information was given out by the admiralty: "Three of the Turkish forts being outranged by the guns on the warships, could not reply. A portion ot the battleship force was ordered inshore to engage the forts at closer range with their secondary armament." THE LITTLE PAPER BREATHES CENSURE AND PRAISE ALIKE The Little Paper, of which Esther Griffin White is editor, advertising manager, city editor, reportorial staff and devil, comes out again today with gladsome, spring harbinger whoops, as it pursues the board of public works down North A street because it proposes to pace that delapidated thoroughfare; slaps vigorously and approvingly on their backs our two representatives in the legislature, Mr. McConaha and Mr. Judkins because they stand for equal suffrage; brandishes a battle axe in defense of the golf playing clique of the Country club whom the non-golfers have accused of hogging the club benefits ; takes a few pot shots at the Central Charity Bureau and lets go a volley of pertinent personalities, fired with cheerful abandon. The Little Paper, in brief, has it all over a lot of alleged cures for dyspepsia. MAY TRANSFER WORK TO GARFIELD SCHOOL Industrial work that has been a part of the first year . work of the high school will probably be given at Garfield school next year. This will be the only step taken toward having the Junior high school take up any of the regular high school course. Superintendent Giles said today that it would probably be necessary to enlarge the teaching staff at Garfield next year, as the large enrollment has are too large for the present teaching staff to handle. COUNCIL TO MEET. The regular monthly council meeting of St Paul's Lutheran church win be held next Tuesday evening.

POLICE INVESTIGATE PROPOSED SEANCE

A demonstration of spiritualism by Hume, a noted medium, and his company is scheduled for the Gennett theatre tomorrow night. That a small charge of admission is mentioned in the advertising attracted the attention of the police who were investigating to see if a ghost show on Sunday night is a violation of the laws. If the show had been advertised as a lecture by Hume no investigation would be necessary, but the advertisements said that spirit faces would hobnob with the audience and a table would raise off the stage five feet. SEIDEL REFUSES TO SEEK PLACEAS CLUB'S HEAD George E. Seidel, today announced his intention of leaving the office of president of the Commercial club and refused to permit the board of directors to consider his name as a candidate. The refusal of Mr. Seidel to accept the office again is considered unfortu nate, especially coming in connection with the change of secretaries. Mr. Seidel has held the office only one year and the directors had no other candidate in mind for the coming term. Mr. Seidel recently took over the direct management of the Pilot Motor Car company following the resigna tion of Theodore Hill and still retains the management of the Seidel Buggy company. He also has to spend some time in connection with his office as trustee of the state penal farm. The announcement was made late this afternoon when the directors of the club found that Mr. Seidel was wavering in his intentions and begged him to accept the office. He said he has found his other duties too pressing to accept the office again and do it justice. No one has been considered for the presidencey. The directors probably will place this in the hands of a committee on the night of the election, March 1 and one of their number will be chosen.

FAIR OPENING INCREASES INTEREST IN FREE TRIPS Palladium Offers Free Trips Across Continent Through the Wonderland of the West to See the Panama-Pacific Exposition Unlimited Supply of Tickets.

With the opening of the PanamaPacific exposition today by a flash from President Wilson, interest In the Palladium's freet trip offer increased. Do you realize that the exposition is now open and awaiting you? Do you realize that the Palladium is waiting to place your name on a ticket which will allow you to spend five days in that wonderland of the west and give you time to see many places en route? The Palladium offers these free trips across the continent to everybody. It is not a contest, there is no competition, just an actual opportunity for all that want to go through the West and visit the Pacific coast. Endorse Entry Blank. On another page will be found an entry blank; cut it out and print or write your name plainly on it and bring or send it to the Campaign De partment of the Palladium. You will! at once be provided with all detailed; information and an outline of how toj go aoum to win one or xnese trips free during your spare time, and all information will be given to you upon receipt of this entry blank properly filled out. Tou do not have to deprive yourself of the good things of life in order to

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PANAMA FAIR OPENS DOORS TO BIO CROWD All California Enjoys Gala Day After President Wilson Flashes Opening of Exposition Over Wire. VISITORS DELIGHTED 250 Buildings in Three Main Groups Lying in Garden v Plots and. Sunken Pools Furnish Setting. "V ,-lBY LEASED WIRE. ' SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 20. The Panama-Pacific exposition was opened to the world today under cloudy skies which threatened momentarily to loose a flood of water. Amid the booming of giant guns, the shrieking of ten of thousands of whistles, and the earsplitting din of noise-making instruments of every description, the two hundred gates leading to the wonder Hty were thrown open to the thousands of persons who have been gathering here for the last ten days to take part in the opening ceremonies. A few minutes after 8 o'clock, when the gates opened, more than fifty thousand San Franciscans, formed in order on Van Ness avenue, started on their march to the exposition grounds. The procession was beaded by Hiram V. Johnson, governor of California, and James Rolph, Jr.. mayor of San Francisco. Following them in organized bodies were the members of civic' organization, fraternal orders, clubs and thousands of individual marchers, men, women and children. Reception Committee. At the fair grounds Governor Johnson, Mayor Rolph and other officials were received by the president and directors of the exposition. The ceremonies in ithe grandstand began with the rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner," accompanied by a chorus cf three hundred voices. The invocation (Continued oa Page Seven.) secure one of these trips. All that you have to do Is to devote your spare time in securing subscriptions anywhere in the United States. On each and every subscription you will receive a certain number of votes and when you have secured 9,000 votes the trip will be yours. Every reader has an equal opportunity. If one thousand readers secure the trip, one thousand will reap the benefit of this great opportunity. There is an unlimited supply of tickets. The city of Richmond may send as many readers as possible. likewise with the country. There is plenty of room for more entries. Start Work Now. Now is the real time to start in this campaign. Those who are desirous of securing one of these free trips early should start at once. An early start in any campaign is . a great advantage, and it is the same in this one; the early workers will have a clear field and should be able to secure the 9.0C0 votes required to win a trip within a short time. Do not delay; but get started at once and you ' will find that the close of your cam- j paign will find you will have no cause for regrek 4