Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 40, Number 100, 9 March 1915 — Page 7

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, TUESDAY. MARCH 91915

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tO STEP BACK Night Battle Along Railway Line Near Perthes Fought in Blinding Snow Ger man Reserves Arrive. BY LEASED WIRE.1 PARIS, March 9. Night attacks in a blinding snow storm were delivered by the French near Perthes in the Champagne district in an effort to roll back the Germans deefndlng a railway line. The French were successful in taking a line of trenches, but the German reserves rallied to the support of the advanced troops and the French were not able to advance beyond the German trenches which they had occupied. . Near St. Mihiel, in the Meuse valley the Germans lost some of thei? trenches through a surprise attack by the French.. A number of guns and small arms, ammunition, provisions and blankets were taken by the French. In West Flanders to Germans delivered an attack in force against tbo Belgian and Indian troops, holding a line of trenches among the dunes. The attack was launched Sunday night and fighting lasted from 9 o'clock until dawn. It was a picturesque battle upon the north seacoaBt. with the roar of battle mingling with the reverberations of the sea. The hand-to-hand struggle went on fiercely beneath the fitful flare of burning gunpowder and the wavering rays of searchlights. Several persons are reported to have been killed in the aerial raid over Ostend. SELF-RELIANT HOME DOCTORS is what women are called who all over this broad land make their annual collections of roots and herbs, and rely upon recipes which our pioneer mothers found dependable for different family ailments . In one of these recipes, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound had its origin and so, successful has it proved that there is hardly a city, town or hamlet in America where some woman who has been restored to health by its use does not reside. Adv. WILSON SCOFFS TALK ABOUT INTERVENTION BY LEASED WIRE-1 WASHINGTON, March 9. President Wilson today ridiculed reports that the United States was on the brink of intervention in Mexico. He stated that conditions are not so bad as i hey have been painted, and the pressure for intervention came from those who were "Willing to misrepresent the facts to procure it. The president stated to his callers fact tho rurn-sity of protecting for-c'5;kh;-, 1"I brcn pointed out to Gentrir.l ( frnnra. by the United States. I ". i.uIiJnl, however, that no ultl--.n !".I ! en sect to Carranta; M Tfris :f the change of -policy ,.e i:2-t ff U:r United States or of ".V :.: Intnniims. vere untrue and I-; ;f i si'Jp s l:ad no been ordered : a Cruz v. ith any hostile intent. I"r: in I lie seeds of the castor oil phint a German chemist has extracted what is kaM to be the most powerful oiscn known. A Simple Stylish Model. 230 Costume for Misses and Small Women. This desirable model is easy to develop. It is cut in semi fitted style with long waist outline, and has a belt which may be omitted. The skirt is a three piece model, and flares in comfortable fullness below the hips. The sleeve may be finished in wrist or short length. The pattern is cut in 4 sizes: 14. 16, 17 and 18 years. It requires 5 yards of 44-inch material for a 16-year size. The skirt measures about 3 yards in the 16-year s'.ze at its lower edge. A patern of this Illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10c In silver or stamps. Address your letter to Richmond Palladium Pattern Department, Richmond, Indiana. Size Name City ...

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Chicago society Is much Interested in the marriage to take place in London this week of Lady Sybil .Fellows, daughter of Xbrd ' and h&iy de Ramsey, and Captain George Butler, eldest son of Lord and Lady Arthur Butler. Lady Butler was a Chicago gin, daughter of General and Mrs, Anson .Stager, and. the sister of Mrs. Ralph Hickox and Mrs. Frank Gorton. Captain Butler has been fighting with his regiment in Belgium, but has been granted a week's leave for his wedding. Lady Sybil is a tall, slender, beautiful girl. Her one sorrow will be that her father cannot be present at her wedding. He was in German when the war began, and though he Is more than eighty years old was held prisoner.

RUSSIANS LOCK IN BATTLE GRIP WITH GERMANS Forces Under Duke Nicholas Strive to Dislodge Von Hindenburg From Strong Positions Along Line. B i FRANCIS LAVELLE MURRAY. PETROGRAD, March 9. Two great German and Russian armies are locked in the grip of battle in the Pilica region, south of the Vistula river in Poland, where the forces of Grand Duke Nicholas are striving to dislodge the soldiers of Field Marshal von Hindenburg from their positions. A German offensive move in that region having failed the Germans retired to a strong position along a series of heights and the Russians are now shelling these positions with the utmost vigor preparatory to an attempt to carry them with the bayonet. A big battle is developing there along a seven-mile front. But in the meantime heavy fighting is in progress south of the eastern Prussian border near Lomza, Piock and Przasnysz. The Russians are maintaining a strong offensive all along this line from Augustowo, down along the Bobr and Narew rivers to a point south of Plock. ANSWER TWO CALLS IN THIRTY MINUTES Between 5:45 and 6:15 last evening the fire companies responded to two alarms. They were called out first by a roof fire at the home of E. R. Mathews, National avenue, near the Graves greenhouse. The blaze was a small one and the loss was insignificant. The second fire was at 218 South Sixth street and was caused by a defective flue. The loss was very small. RICKMAN HEARING OPENS IN COURT The trial of the case of David Rickman, a city employe against Henry Zuttermeister for damages will state in circuit court tomorrow. - , Rickman with a gang of men was working on North Seventeenth street for the city street department. It is said Zuttermeister's wagon knocked him down. He asks $500 damages. New factory laws In Switzerland have established the fifty-nine-hour week that is, ten hours daily for five days and nine hours on Saturday as the maximum working time.

NATION AWAITS MEXICAN REPLY TO LAST NOTE Representatives of Foreign Governments Approve the Steps Taken by Wilson to -Protect Foreigners. fBY LEASED WIRE.l WASHINGTON, March 9. That General Carranza Would adopt measures satisfactory for the protection of foreigners in Mexico Cit and other territory under his control still was the hope of the Washington administration today. Officials awaited the reply from Carranza to the latest note of Secretary ef State Bryan In the belief tbst the pre-emptory character of the communication would induce the "first chief" to meet the wishes of this government. Nothing has been decided beyond the sending of this note, according to officials close to the administration, and there was no evidence at the military department of any unusual activity. . i Wilson Exaimns Case. President Wilson and the cabinet went into the situation at their meeting today but the policy of silence on all matters of an international character was manifested.

BOXING BIFFS MEMPHIS Johnny Griffiths of Akron, O., defeated Joe Azevedo of Oakland, Cal., in eight rounds last night. NEW ORLEANS "Young Pat" Moore of Memphis, won from Jack Doyle of New York, in fifteen rounds. Battling Harris knocked out Kid Barrier. Battling Hans knocked out Kid Sullivan in ten rounds. NASHVILLE Jack White- of Chk cago, and "Tickle" Sanders went eight rounds to a draw here last night. MILWAUKEE Ritchie Mitchell won easily last night over "Young" Scully-of Cincinnati, in ten rounds.. FALLS OFF BARN. Oran Etters, a Richmond -man, fell off a barn at Centerville yesterday breaking a leg. He was brought to the city In a traction car and then removed to his home in the city ambulance, . -v.,; j Fashion's admiration for ribbons last year brought prosperity to the St. Etlenne district of France, where quantities of ribbons are made.

WAR TO SPREAD ACROSS BALKANS IF GREECE JOINS

German Press Discusses Ac tion Greek King in Shaking Off Influence of War Enthusiasts. BY FREDERICK WERNER, Staff Correspondent for International News Service. , . BERLIN, March It Greece Joins the war another great conflagration of hostilities will sweep across the Balkans.' This Is the prediction made by the German press today In commenting upon the political crisis In the Hellenic kingdom of Constantino. The Teutonic paper discuss the Greek "situation on the assumption that Premier Venlselos wanted war while the king and probably General Dousmanis, chief of staff of the Greek army, wanted continued neutrality. In the Tageblatt, Theodore Wolf, "a student of politics says: "Although i.e has taken a bold step the week king has not freed himself permanently from war enthusiasts. M. Venizelos has a loyal majority in" the chamber of deputy while a majority of the newspapers and the Coffee House' orators are for England and France. , . . "If another Dardanelles fort falls all kinds of popular demonstrations will be seen In the streets of Athens. But, although the king can apparently count upon the army, the 'coffee house' orators are less dreadful than they appear to be." , "In view of the tremendous popularity of Venizelos the role assumed by King Constantino Is not a light one," says the LokaJ Ansrelger. "But be Bhould not find it difficult to prove to the people that any abandonment of neutrality by Greece would Instantly bring other Balkan peoples on the scene and very quickly set the Balkans again on fire," Proper Treatment for Biliousness. For a long time Miss Lula Skelton. Churchville, N. Y was bilious and had sick headache and dizzy spells. Chamberlain's Tablets were the only thing that gave her permanent relief. Obtainable everywhere adv. ENGLAND AIMS BLOW TO STOP SNIPERS' WORK BY JOHN C. F08TER, Staff Correspondent The International News Service. LONDON, March 9, Operations against German snipers and the blow ing up of a German trench southeast of Ypres with a mine were the chief points in an oficial British statement issued by the government press bureau this afternoon. The statement, which was dated March 8, follows: "Our front remains practically unchanged. Our mastery over hostile snipers in the vicinity of La Bassee is maintained. Similar conditions have been produced on other portions of our front, notably in the vicinity of Ypres. The result was primarily due to Individual initiative, assisted successful mining operations. On the night of March 6-6 a mine was exploded undera German trench southeast of Ypres and several of the enemy were killed. The mine crater was temporary occupied by our troops, the enemy's trench on either side being rendered useless. On several sections of our front the enemy's artillery fire has been much heavier, but the result was slight." STUDENTS WILL TRY FOR COUNTY HONORS Friday and Saturday will be a general . rally for school children and parents in the country school districts. The occasion in each township will be the elimination contest to secure winners for the county school contest late in the spring. The lists of eligibles in the township contests, have been certified with the principals and township trustees. All arrangements have been made, including music and other entertainment. Where there are centralized high schools, the contests will be held there. The townships are Clay, Franklin, Greene, Perry, New Garden, Washington, Webster and Boston. In other townships, the trustees will name the place. These meetings will be held at 1:38 o'clock Friday afternoon. Wayne and Center townships will have the biggest celebrations. The Centerville school building will be used for the Center township contest. It will be held Saturday afternoon. The Wayne township contest will be held Saturday afternoon. The Wayne township contest will be held Saturday afternoon in - the court house. An orchestra Fill be secured and probably refreshments will be served. Twelve school will be represented by seventy-two contestants. All parents will be invited. BLAZE AT MUNCIE RUINS LODGE HALL , BY LEASED WIRE.1 MUNCIE, Ind., March 9. Fire of uncertain origin starting In the grocery of Harry Jones . in the center of the business district, today caused a loss of $30,000 to the Turner biulding, the Jones -grocery, the J. E. Howe,, shoe store, offices on the second floor and a lodge hall on the third. The estimated . insurance is $20,000. A floor in the" Jones grocery gave way while the firemen were working on It, plunging tons of groceries into the basement, but the firemen escaped.

PROBE ORIGIN OFf BLAZE ON TOURAINE SHIP Vessel Sent S. 0. S. Calls by Wireless as Measure of Precaution, Although Little Damage Resulted. HAVRE, France, March J.-On!y slight damage wa done by tbe Are on the French' line steamer La Touralne, whoso wireless calls for help ' last Saturday mornlns aroused, great anxiety In both. Europe and the United States. Of leers and passengers on La Touralno who arrived hero last: evening from New York declared there was po panic on - board. - "S. O. S. calls were sent out as a precautionary measure " 'said Captain Caussln. "The Ore started, in the forward hold ventilators, and at 2 o'clock last .Saturday -morning, bad reached hold No: 2 and epardock deck No. 2. In view of-the danger a wireless call for help was sent out and soon tho Rotterdam ;arrlved. Flames were discovered among the cargo and upon investigation it was discovered that ten bales of clothing consigned to French and British soldiers were- smouldering. Scon after the Rotterdam stood by two cruisers had appeared. Farther help was declined as tho crew was then getting the. fire under controL Th damage to the vessel was so slight that she will bo able to sail for New York Saturday.- Vi ? ' " ' , , , "La Tonraine was convoyed by the cruisers as ar 's Cherbourg. The passengers paid high; tribute to the coolness of the crew. A conrmitte has been appointed to- investigate the origin of the fire. DEPUTIES SAVE MEN FROM PIUTE INDIANS

fBY LEA8EO WIRE.1 BLUFF, Utah, March 9.Twenty deputies .sent by United States Marshal Nebeker to a ranch near here, fought and won a skirmish with a band of Piute Indians. The deputies fought to save a party of three men, two women and several children who had taken refuge In a ranch house while fleeing to Bluff. All the other ranchers, frightened by a new outbreak of the Plutes, were said to have reached Bluff or other places of safety. The Indians have begun fighting among themselves in the mountains and Old Posep, one of tho leaders, was obliged to kill one of the mutineers. NEW ATHLETIC BODY GETS FIRST PRACTICE EATON, O., March 9. Forty members of Eaton's recently organized athletic association met Monday evening at the Armory and were given instruc tions in gymnastics and basketball playing by promoters of the organization. Any boy in Eaton between the ages of 13 and 18 years may become a member by presenting an application signed by Superintendent O'Leary or any minister of the city. The boys have become desirous to enroll, and the membership probably ' will reach sixty. In the event a spirt of enthusiasm and interest is developed, an effort will be made to procure a physical director from a Y. M. C. A. in some near-by city. GETS APPOINTMENT. By Leased Wire. INDIANAPOLIS, March 9. J. G. Scherr of Jeffersonvllle, today was appointed traffic clerk and head of the traffic department of the Indiana public service commission. MARKET NETS FOUR DOLLARS. CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind., March 9. The market given Saturday by the junior class of the Methodist Sunday school, taught by Mrs. E. K. Wheelan, and the boys of Mrs. Will Judkins' class, netted $4.10. Metal railway ties are used extensively in Switzerland. Try Cooper's Blend Coffee WHIPPING CREAM H. G. IIADLEY Resolved Dally. . GROCER. Phone 2292. 1035 Main. Cecelia V. Henderson Piano, Voice, Theory and Harmony Music Studio, Phono 1702 200 N. 11th St. OSTEOPATHIC Physicians 1 ; Dr. E. E. Towitsend Dr. Florence Roades Rooms 3, 4, 5 and 6 Murray Theatre Bldg. Phones Residence 1278; Office 1396. , Dr. Roades makes a specialty of diseases of women and children. . ...

MARRIED DEC. 22

ANNOUNCES FACT D. LeRoy Dresser, and Miss Marcia Walther have been married since Dec. 22 last, and have just announced it. Mr. Dresser is a brother in law of George VanderbllL His first wife was Miss Emma Louise Burnham. TEMPERATURE STANDS UNIFORM FOR WEEK With a maximum of 43 degrees and a minimum of 15, the weather conditions were uniform last week, the mean temperature being 30 degrees The total rainfall was .7 of an inch on the last two days of the week. There were three clear days, three cloudy days and one partly clear. The following is the record of the temperature for the week: Max. Min. Sunday 33 20 Monday 39 15 Tuesday ' 40 v21 Wednesday 33 20 Thursday 37 21 Friday 43 34 Saturday 39 30 MONTEREY GIVES UP. BY LEASED WIRE.l WASHINGTON. March 9. The fall of Monterey before the troops of General Pablo Gonzales, was reported to the Constitutionalist agency here today by General Ricaut in Neuvo Laredo. Chas. E. Werking Architect and Building Superintendent. Room 2. Leeds Bldg.

FQLO--COLISE-UM THURSDAY WIGHT FIRST GAME: Handy-Ankles vs. Keystones at 7:30 O'clock. SECOND GAME: A. S. M.vs. Greeks, at 8:30 O'clock. SKATING AS USUAL

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BROKEN LOVE VOWS t CAUSE OF TRAGEDY

I BY LEA8EO WIRE.1 CLEVELAND, O, March 9. Allen 8. Taylor. 55. early today shot - and wounded Mrs. Lillian P. Harris, 45, church worker, then turning: the gun on, himself, died Instantly with a bullet in his temple. The shooting' occurred In Mrs. Harris' suite in the Eliza apartments, east 65th street.- Taylor boarded with Mra. Harris and her mother. : Mrs. Harris, in a charity hospital testified today and told her story. She was barely able to talk. "Mr. "Taylor came to lire in our apartment a year ago." she said. "He was very nice and we grew friendly. Then we became engaged. Recently he started to drink heavily and two weeks ago I broke off the engagement. He has been surly ever since." . EXPECT DECISION ON BOND ISSUE BY LEASED WIRE. V. : , INDIANAPOLIS. March 9. The public service commission Is expected to hand down a'declsion on' the petition of the East Chicago and Indlan.1 Harbor Water company, which is asking permission to issue $34,00 worth of bonds, next Friday. It is understood permission will be granted. The money realized from the bonds Is to be applied on extensive improvements during this year. ' 8IGNS RULE BILL. By Leased Wire INDIANAPOLIS, March 9. Governor Ralston today signed the Rule abatement law and the .Fleck measure making on registration sufficient as long as a ' voter remains In the same precinct. Stiff Arm 2 Years "My mother suffered with a stiff arm for over 2 years. She spent orer $40 on doctors and' medicines without effect. Three applications of . - Or. JONES' IL-nFJUMEOT took all the pain out. Look for the Bearer Hone canula without It. 'I found Dr. Jones Liniment the greatest remedy on earth and I feel it my duty towards suffering humanity to give my word ot testimony." (Signed) M. H. PEYTON, Centxalia, 111. For Snrains. Cuts. Wounds. Bruises. Rheumatism and ail can be depended on. Prta8 50c. par bottle. Trial srfrs 25o. Sold by A. Q. Luken & Co- Foster Orug Co.. J. A. Conkey Drug Co., Clem Tbistlethwaite and all other druggists. Look for the Beaver Trade-Mark. R,

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