Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 40, Number 98, 6 March 1915 — Page 1

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J ELIEF map of the Dardanelles, showing the forts under bombardment by the allied fleet, with their distances from the entrance compared with those of towns on the Hudson River from New York. Some of the American towns are shown in places opposite their real locations on the Hudson, the purpose being merely to show the comparative distances. The map shows the allied fleet has penetrated 20 miles into the Dardanelles, equal to the distance from New York nearly to Dobbs Ferry, and to batter its way the 175 miles to Constantinople must steam as far as from New York to Schuylerville by the Hudson.

PRODUCE WAR MERCURIO High Cost -of Living Receives

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McLeland and Ten Cent Stores Commission Man Sells 800 Bushels of Potatoes at Low Figure Grocers Take Steps to Meet Keen Competition Manager Kennedy Explains Lettuce Deal Which Started Prices Downward. The attack on the high cost of living launched by the McLeland Commission company aided and abetted by the two local five and ten cent stores, is spreading like wild fire throughout the city, and the housewives of the city are beside themselves with joy. Prices on market produce are lower now than they have been for many years, at this season of the year. Today the Mercurio and Sons company to meet the competition of the McLeland company cut prices right and left on garden produce and fruits. The price slashing war also extended to the city market and gardeners today were offering their produce at prices so low as to cause Market Master McKinley to gasp with astonishment. The Mercurio company came to bat this morning with the following list of RfllAnll ft II A nil I bargains, which hundreds of house 1111.1 IN 11 fill Kill

wives eagerly took advantage of. 'Oranges, ten cents a dozen; lemons, one cent each; radishes, two bunches for five cents; cranberries, four cent3 a quart; parsnips, two for five cents; turnips, quarter of a peck for five ents; grape fruit, two for five cents; young onions, three bunches for five cents. List Cut Prices, The five and ten cent stores were on dec k this morning with a list of cut price produce which attracted continual crowds, not only of housewives but of husbands as well. If they were not selling fruit and produce at a loss, they were selling at a close margin, which has not been known in Richmond for a long time. "I am not here to fight the grocers. I came from Jersey City where one man buys or the stuff goes to the other man. I am here to sell in quantity and move things fast." This was the explanation R. Kennedy, the new manager of the Kresge five and ten cent store, gave of the grocery fight which has developed over his attempt to knock out the high cost of living in Richmond. "I did not want to fight the grocers but the attitude they have taken have gotten my 'Irish' up and I will not back water for anybody. If I cannot buy local I will buy from the other markets. Explains Lettuce Deal. "Mr. McLeland was given credit for that little lettuce episode of last week. I will tell you how that came up. A farmer stopped his wagon in front of the store and was talking to my floor manager. I asked the farmer what he had on his wagon. He said he had Several barrels of lettuce. "'What are you going to do with?' rtesked him. He said he was taking it We to feed to the pips. 'I supplied all my trade and they will not take any more. I have already cut my prices too much. I can't get rid of It so I will have to take It back home,' he said. "I asked him how much he wanted for It cash and put my hand In my pocket to get the money. He gave me the price and I took all he had. Later I telephoned him for three barrels more and I got It. I ordered five barrels more and I could not buy it anywhere. "I had to go to Cincinnati to buy the twenty barrels of lettuce I will sell today. These ten barrels Is what Is left (Continued on Pago Two,)

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GUTS PRICES Sever e Treatment at Hand of 1 111 uuiinun uiLik TO RECEIVE 0. K. FROM GOVERNOR Best news received at the city hall today was the fact that the house of representatives had passed Senator McConaha's bill which will permit the city of Richmond to benefit from the surplus earnings of its municipal plant each year, if it, so desires. This bill now goes' to the governor for his signature. As B. B. Johnson, private secretary to Governor Ralston, has promised to be the bill's "friend in court," the city officers are not apprehensive that the governor will veto the measure. Under the new law it will be. the duty of the state utilities commission to determine the amount the city can divert from the plant's earning in the municipal general fund. It Is anticipated the commission will decide tha city is entitled to at least six per cent of the plant's investment as Its income from the plant's annual earnings, and will establish this as a fixed charge against the plant. President Bavis estimates that the minimum valuation of the municipal plant is at least $300,000, and if such a valuation is fixed by the commission when it has its hearing to fix joint rates for the two Richmond electrical plants, the city would receive from its utility $18,000 a year, on a six per cent basis. As the city has now completely outgrown its annual income from ordinary sources, as shown by the mayor's report of a $7,800 deficit last year, the addition of $18,000 each year to the general fund will be most acceptable. Within a year or two when higher assessments on taxables are provided, yielding the city a large revenue, the city's income from the municipal plan will be the agency for reducing the city tax rate, city officials predict.

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FRIENDS TURN OWN OVERTURE FOR PROPERTY Members Willing to Sell Only North Half of Church Property to Local School Board. WHOLE SITE WANTED Growing Needs for Larger - .QUarteESJIlip of New Site Structure. for Future The proposition of the city school board for the purchase of the entire block owned by the North A Street Friends' church was turned down by the congregation last Sunday. Members said they were willing to sell the north half of the property, but the school board believes this will not be large enough to accommodate the growing needs of the high school in the future. The school board is looking forward to the need of the high school in the next five years, and for this reason, realizing also that present quarters are too hampered, seeks the acquisition of a site large enough to meet conditions that are sure to arise. The school board approached the committee of the church' two weeks ago with a proposition to either buy the property at a reasonable figure, or that the church deed the property to the city with the understanding that the school board would erect a public building in the center of the block and utilize the grounds for a park and play grounds. . Need of New Quarters. "We do not need a new high school building now," said Mr. Jordan, a member of the school board, "if arrangements could be made to handle some of the special work. If this property could be obtained, the board would probably build a large auditorium, in connection with a library, museum, (Continueo. on Page Eight.)

Sunday School Work Under Good Teachers

Courses Offering Training in Instruction and Administration Open to Everybody Prof. Russell to Deliver Lectures Wayne County Organization Supports Course.

Principal Frank G. Pickell, director of the Sunday school training course which will begin in Richmond Wednesday, March 24, has announced the appointment of the following members of the faculty to conduct the course: Elementary teacher, Miss Kate Morgan, primary superintendent of the First Baptist Sunday school; teacher of boys 13 to 20 years of age, Superintendent J. T. Giles; class on organizing and building up a Sunday school, Edward Hasemeier and Rev. E. G. Howard; course in the Bible study of the Old Testament, Prof. Elbert Russell. A booklet explaining the purpose of the course, and the manner in which it will be conducted is being prepared and will be distributed throughout the city and county on Sunday, March 21. On that day the course will be advertised in every Sunday school in Richmond.

HEAVY KRUPP GUNS ALONG DARDANELLES CHECK ALLIED FLEET

BuUetin LONDON, March 6 The allied fleet has bombarded Fort Dardanus in the Dardanelles and also the city of Smyrna on the coast of Asia Minor, it is officially announced.

BY HERBERT TEMPLE, Staff Correspondent of The I nternatlonal News Service. LONDON, March 6 Heavy Krupp guns mounted along the shores of the Dardanelles," north of Chanak and Nagura forts, where the waterway bends sharply to the east, and the great Turkish army massed along the Asiatic and European sides of the strait to prevent the march of the Anglo-French forces upon Constantinople, have apparently checked the operations of the international fleet. Although no official report had- .

been issued at the time this dispatch was written, unofficial advices from Athens stated that a lull had fallen oyer tbf operations in the Dardanelles. In the " meantime, the international fleet is being replenished with ammuni tion from the British naval station at naval station at Toulon Some military and naval experts express the opinion that the fleet will not try to smash its way any farther eastward, but will content itself with keeping the Turkish army engaged while the Russian Black Sea fleet can at: tack the forts guarding the eastern en trance of the Bosphorus. Dispatches from Rome reiterated the news of yesterday that the Russian Black Sea fleet, made tip of about fifty ships, was steaming southward at full speed toward forts Kilia and Poiraz, which guard the entrance of the Bosphorus. Some of the ships to be large transports, carrying Russian troops. This indicated the possibility that the Russian may try to land troops at Ormanll or Karaburun for land operations against the Turkish troops defending Constantinople on the North. A dispatch from Amsterdam says that German officers are being sent to Constantinople from northern France to help defend the Turkish capital. GOVERNMENT READY FOR ROBERTS TRIAL BY LEASED WiRE-1 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., March 6 The government today completed its arrangements for the opening of the trial of Mayor Donn M. Roberts and twenty-seven other Terre Haute politicians on charges of corruption in the last election, which is scheduled to begin Monday. Congressman A. O. Stanley of Kentucky, chief counsel for the defense was expected to arrive in Indianapolis today. Former Appellate Judge F. Roby of counsel for the defense, who is ill at his home expected to be able to appear at he beginning of the trial. The course will provide training in Sunday school instruction and administration, and is open to everybody interested in Sunday school work. The session will be held each Wednesday evening after the opening night, and will continue for ten weeks. Each session will be opened at 7:30 o'clock with a forty minute lecture, to the entire school. Prof. Elbert Russell has consented to give some of these lectures, and an attempt is being made to get President Kelly of Earlham, to assist also. Speakers of prominence from other towns will be secured to give some of the lectures. The course is being supported by the Wayne County Sunday School Association, The Richmond Ministerial Association, the public schools of the city and county, the Y. M. C. A., Earlham college and the Richmond Commercial club.

MARCH 6, 1915.

VALENTINE HEADS BRITISH BIRDMEN The photograph shows James Valentine, commander of the British royal flying corps. He is seated in his speedy monoplane ready for an observation trip over German lines. He has been fired on many times. CIVIL WAR VETERAN SUCCUMBS AT HOME William P. Cook Served as County Treasurer for Three Terms. William P. Cook, 72, a Civil war veteran, died at his home, 221 North Fourteenth street, last night at 5 o'clock after a short illness. Mr. Cook is a well known lodge man. He was formerly active in politics in the county. He came to Richmond from Fountain City and was appointed deputy county treasurer under Stephen Stratton for two terms. He was reappointed under Albert McMeans and when McMeans died, Mr. Cook took the office. At the close of his term, he was elected and later re-elected. Sol Meredith post, G. A. R., will hold special funeral services tonight at the post rooms in the court house. The members will assemble at Doan & Klute's funeral parlors at 7 o'clock. Mr. Cook was a member of the Odd Fellows' lodge, Red Men's, Mason's and T. P. A., in addition to the G. A. R. The funeral will be held Monday at 2 o'clock at the residence, with Rev. Anscombe in charge. Burial will be in Earlham cemetery. Mr. Cook is survived by the widow and two children, Jeannette, who lives at home, and Clifton of Indianapolis. Friends may call at the residence tomorrow from 9 to 11 and from 2 to 5. Weather Forecast FOR INDIANA Local snow or rain tonight. Sunday probably fair. Temperatu Noon .' 35 Yesterday. Maximum 43 Minimum 34

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LA TOURffi AFLAME 500 MILES OFF IRISH COAST FLASHES S. 0. S. 284 Persons Aboard Reported Rescued Passenger list Includes Doctors and Nurses Destined to Help Wounded French Soldiers Aerogram Reports Fierce Fire. 4,594 CASES OF CARTRIDGES ABOARD VESSEL

Rapid-fire Gun Ammunition and Shells for Other Guns as Well as Revolvers, Foodstuffs and Clothing for Allies in Cargo Other Steamers Rush to Scene. . -

By John C. Foster, Staff Correspondent of the International News Service. LONDON. March 6 "S. O. S." calls for help, flashed from the French liner La Touraine early today and picked up by the Valentia Island Wireless station, off the west coast of Ireland, stated that fire was raging on board the ship. A dispatch received from Queenstown at 12:38 p. m. stated that an aerogram picked up there, reported La Touraine was burning fiercely and said that the liner Arabic and the other steamers rushing to her assistance had redoubled their speed.

NURSES FEAR MARINE HELD AT HOSPITAL Discharged Naval Fighter Creates Reign of Terror and Detective Detailed to Restrain Ardor. HIDES PAST RECORD Attending: Doctor Believes Man Shamming Insanity and Intent on Keeping Past From Hospital Force. Louis F. Miller, or Lawrence F. Mitchell, residence not known and only recently discharged from the United States Marine corps, has created such a reign of terror at the Reid hosnital that Chief Goodwin last evening detailed Uetective Lambert as night guard for the man as long as ne is an inmate oi tne hospital. In the meantime the police have begun an investigation of the mysterious Miller's record. Miller was sent to the hospital about a week ago suffering from a fracture of the skull, caused by a fall off a street car, which he tried to board while it was in motion. The accident occurred five minutes after Miller's arrival in the city. At first it was believed Miller had been fatally injured, but it is now believed he will be fully recovered within a short time. He is one of the most magnificent specimens of manhood ever received at the hospital, also the most unruly, vicious and mysterious. Suspects Fear of Past. "I know nothing about the man, but the way he acts makes me believe that he is in deadly fear that his identity (Continued on Page Ten.) BERLIN PREDICTS ENGLAND'S REFUSAL TO END BREAD WAR BY LEASED WIRE. BERLIN, Via Amsterdam, March 6. "The decision now rests with England. Germany has shown her good faith and desire to protect the interests of neutrals. If England wants to do the same, let her act at once and accept the suggestions made by the United States. It is needless to say that we do not expect her to do so. We trust to the fair minds of Americans and other neutrals to bring in a just verdict." In the foregoing words a high official of the German government today predicted the failure of the American government to effect a compromise between England and Germany, through modifications of the former's "bread war" and the latter's submarine campaign. He then cited the statement made in the British parliament yesterday by Foreign Secretary Grey as forecasting the attitude to be taken by England, saying: "Sir Edward Grey served notice on neutral nations in that statement that England would not listen to the United States or any other nation unless it joined Great Britain in Its warfare against Germany. Is It possible for Americans to misunderstand British motives? We dp not think so."

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La Touraine. which sailed from NewYork for Havre, France, last Saturday with 38 first class and 46 steerage passengers and a crew of 200 on board, reported herself in latitude 48.06 north and longtitude 20.14 west, or about five hundred miles west of the Irish coast. At noon the London agents of the line had received no word regarding the fire. Distress calls from the French steamer -were picked up by tne steamship's Rotterdam, Swanmore. Cornishman and Arabic, -which began a dash through the teas toward La Touraine. Hears Plight at 6:55. A Lloyd's dispatch from the Valentia Island wireless station stated that the first call from La Touraine had been received there at 6:55 o'clock. The operator in the station at once began combing the seas, asking for aid. According to Belfast advices all the passengers and crew hare been rescued. La Touraine bas been one of the best known trans-Atlantic lines in the service of the French line. Her tonnage is 9.161. She is 520 feet long and 56 feet tride. She was built in St. Nazaire in 1890 and is commanded by Captain Coussin, a skilful and cautious navigator. She carried a cargo of foodstuffs, but had no ammunition aboard, it was declared. Despite the perils of German submarines and mines the officers of the French line decided to keep the vessel in commission after the German admiralty declared the waters off the northern coast of France a war zone. The vessel. arrived in New York on December 18, last three hours overdue, because of heavy gales she had encountered on the western passage. This is not the first time that fire has broken out upon this ship. Several years ago, while lying at her pier in Havre flames damaged the ship. WAR DOCTORS ABOARD. NEW YORK. March 6 Among the passengers on the steamer La Touraine are ten nurses and five physicians who left for the war zone of Europe to help care for the wounded French soldiers. The party had been fitted out by Mrs. William J. Fitzgerald, of the Ritz Carlton Hotel, at an expense of $100,000. The doctors in the party were Joseph Wheelwright, H. T. Walker. W. C. Bradock, J. S. Irving, and C. J. Jimenis. CARRIES EXPLOSIVES. NEW YORK. March 6. Despite the denial of officials of the French line that the steamer La Touraine. which ' is on fire in the Atlantic, carried any explosives, an examination of hermanifest at the custom house showedthat, among her cargo were 4.5JMI cases of cartridges. Of these, 550 cases weighing 52.0& pounds, and valued at $21,000, were for rapid fire guns and 550 cases, weighing 55,000 pounds and valued at . $23,000, were for other guns. In addition the La Touraine carried clothing, cotton, wheat, hams, lard, blankets, turpentine, 139 rapid fire guns and : many cases of revolvers. CLUB SELECTS BLOSE Seventy-seven Men Join Commercial Body. CENTERVILLE. Ind., March 6. Joe Blose, superintendent of schools, was elected president of the Commercial club, which was organized last night, with a charter membership of seventy-seven business men. Other officers elected were: John Dynes, vice president; Walter Matthews, secretary; Tom Ahl, treasurer. A partial list of the board of directors follows: George McConaha, H. H. Peelle, Frank Ryan, Clyde Driffel. The officers hope to increase the members to 150 by the end of next week. FIND BOY HOME Petition has been filed in circull court to have 6-year-old Wilbur Shumaate, who asked the police to find him a home, made a ward of the board of childrens' guardians. " It la hoped that in this way the board can secure money from the Juvenile court with which to return the Shumate boy to his mother, Mrs. Loretta Burden, in Clair, Saskatchewan,