Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 40, Number 159, 17 June 1915 — Page 1

KIG1MO PAIXABUJM VOL. XL., NO. 159. Palladium and 8un-Tlvraa Consolidated. 107 RICHMOND, IND., THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE' 17, 1915. SINGLE COPY. 2 CENTS

FRENCH OFFENSIVE NETS GAINS ON SECHT RIVER

BRITISH TROOPS GAIN TRENCHES NORTHJHPRES Russians Claim Germans Repulsed in Battles East of flan River in 'Drive on Lemberg. TURKS SINK CRUISER Agamemnon Reported Sunk by Turkish Shore Batteries in Engagement in Dardanelles Campaign. PARIS, June 17. A tremendous offensive movement has been commenced by the French in Alsac and an important movement and victory in the valley of Secht river was announced by the French war office today. The French are now masters of all the important links in the Rhine defenses of the Germans. North of Ypres, West Flanders, the British troops gained another line of German trenches but were unable to hold the trenches captured from the Germans, west of LaBasse. FIGHT FOR LEMBERG. PETROGRAD, June 17. Increasing fierceness marked the might engagement between the Austro-German and Russians, east of the San river in Northern Galacia upon which hangs the fate of Lemberg, according to an official statement given out by the Russian war office today. Numerous repulses from the German troops are announced. The Germans using vast number of shells, are carrying on a mighty cannonade at many points along the line in Poland. Ossoiewezz has again been bombarded by the Germans. In the region of Peteliany the Russians crossed the Vinta and in the pursuit of the German hundreds were sabered by Cossacks. TURKS SINK CRUISER. CONSTANTINOULE, via Berlin, June 17. A British cruiser of the Agamemnon class, has been wrecked and perhaps sunk by the Turkish batthp Dardanelles. It was officially announced by the Turkish war office today that a Turkisn aviator observed the warship with her rear funnel and mast under water. The following is the complete text of the official report: "Near Avi Burnu our artillery bombarded the enemy effectively. It was easily observed that the Anglo-French allies lost heavily. Our coast batteries fired upon enemy transports and the allies air headquarters near Sedd El Bahr with good results. "One of our airmen observed in Kofalo Bay an armored cruiser apparently of the Agamemnon class almost entirely submerged. Her rear funnel and masts were under water." The British admiralty on Tuesday denied reports that the Agamemnon had been sunk at the Dardanelles. AUSTRIANS HOLD ITALIANS. ROME, June 17. All along the Tyrolese and Trentino fronts the Au6trians are being reinforced, it is officially announced by the Italian war office. The Italians in the Monte Nero zone of operations, northwest of Tolmein, (Tolmino), have taken 315 fore Austrian prisoners, including fourteen officers. Many other prisoners have not yet been counted. The new Italian positions along the lsonzo river are being consolidated. BERLIN ADMITS LOSS. BERLIN, June 17 The Germans north of Arras have been able to stem all the assaults of the French. The loss of ground is admitted in an official statement today by the German general staff, but at the same time the recapture of some of the trenches lost to the enemy was also announced. On Tuesday the Germans abandoned to the French a trench near the Lorette hills, which had been badly battered by shell fire. South of Souchez the French penetrated the German position a distance of 500 meters and obtained a foothold in the German trenches. TURKS LOSE SHIPS. ATHENS. June 17. Three Turkish lhips have been torpedoed in the Dardanelles by a British submarine, it is dannelles by a British submarine, it is stated in a dispatch from Kenedos. A majority of those on board the transports were killed. The Turkish ships were attacked in the harbor of Constantinople by a submarine which passed through the Dardanelles. A CHANCE OFFERED FARMERS OF COUNTY Names of Wayne county farmers who want to join the Chicago postoffice "farm to table" movement will be placed on the list to be mailed to Chicago postoffice patrons, if the farmers here desire, Postmaster Beck said today. He received a communication from the postmaster at Chicago asking for a list of names of those in the third Chicago parcel post zone who want to sell fresh eggs, butter and produce to Chicagoans.

PARK OWLS CHASE HIM OFF GROUNDS E. IRETON CLAIMS

Just what he ever did to incur the displeasure of a family of owls who have taken up residence in Glen Miller park is a mystery to Ernest Ireton, a local pressman, but he admitted today that they treated him in a most high-handed manner last night and almost frightened him to death. He also admits that they pursued him out of the Glen. He resents this for he believes, as a citizen of Richmond, he has as much right to the use of the park as the owls have. Ireton states that last evening while he was filling a pail with water from a spring near the Main street entrance, he heard a whirring noise close to his head. Looking up he noticed that a large owl was hovering over him and preparing for an attack. With as much dignity as possible he began to retreat toward the park entrance but this retreat was converted into a complete rout when seven or eight other owls took after him. "I ran as fast as I could and they kept swooping down on me, pecking at me with their sharp beaks," Ireton informed fellow employes today. "They did not quit chasing me until I got out of the park. No more night visits to the park for me until those owls get away. That park isn't half big enough for me and the owl family to occupy at the same time." AID OF EXPERT NOT PERMITTED REVIEW BOARD Special Land Appraiser to Fix Valuations and Act as Expert Witness Is Denied by Law. ACREAGE DECREASES Every Township Except Franklin Shows Increase in Assessment Per Acre on Returns. The board of review will have to do its reassessing in person and not through a paid assessor, according to County Assessor Mathews, who is president of the board. Members of the board fearing their work too heavy, expected to employ a special land appraiser to fix valuations and to act as an expert witness on pay. President Mathews said today he has learned that this is not within the province of the county board and the expenditures will be limited to the salaries of the members with incidental office expenses. Last night before closing the session, Auditor Bowman, who is secretary of the board, read a report he has compiled on assessments of real estate in every township and corporation. The report shows a comparison of the valuations this year with the previous valuations. Its purpose is to determine what sweeping changes may have to be made in some townships for the purpose of equalization. Farm Assessments. Every township except one showed an increase in the assessment per acre of farm lands from $1 to $5 an acre. The new assessments and the increase per acre follows: Ass'mt. Increase Abington $31 $1 Boston 35 1 Center 35 5 Clay 32 2 Dalton 26 2 Franklin 34 Greene 34 1 Harrison 39 5 Jackson 39 3 Jefferson 31 1 New Garden 31 2 Perry 29 2 Washington 39 2 Webster 33 1 Wayne 47 3 Average 35 V2 2 Very little disapproval of nev assessments has been heard from rural districts and corporations outside of Richmond have made practically no complaint, the assessments in most of them showing very little increase. Milton, Cambridge City and Greensfork showed decreases in property valuations amounting to approximately two per cent. Members of the board said today if changes are made in various townships, probably individual assessments will be taken instead of raising entire townships. Whether caused by clerical errors in the assessors books or by oversight or neglect of the assessors, is unknown, but the books this year show losses of almost 1,000 acres in the county. Franklin township showed an increase of almost 900 acres in her assessment books. GRANTED NEW TRIAL Howell D. Rich, against whom judgment for $75 and possession of a room at 408 Main street was given in court recently, was granted a new trial today in the suit of Isaac D. Moore, against Rich for collection of rent.

ADMINISTRATION NOW HOPEFULLY WAIW REPLY International Situation Is Regarded as Very Satisfactory by the Officials of Administration.

GERARD FILES REPORT American Ambassador in Berlin Says Reception of President's Second Message Was Quite Friendly. WASHINGTON, June 17. With advices indicating there will be no reply by Germany to this government's demand for freedom of the sea for at least two weeks, the international Situation tOdav was on of ralm nnrt hopeful waiting so far as the adminis tration was concerned. Ambassador Gerard's report that the the reception eiven the nresident's second note in Berlin was friendly and courteous strengthens the belief in high quarters here that a satisfactory adjustment ultimately is to be had of the difficulties of the two nations. In fact, the optimism of those in official life is increasing rather than diminishing, and, from tho American viewpoint, the entire situation is regarded as much more satisfactory than since diplomatic negotiations about Germany's submarine warfare began. Original estimates that it would require two weeks for Germany to formulate her reply to the United States are now believed to be conservative. There is a well grounded impression founded on authoritative reports that Germany may require three weeks to answer the second strong communication sent by this government following the Lusitania tragedy. The administrative, however, is willing to concede a reasonable delay. Former Secretary Bryan's views on the war and the hope of universal peace nave, as yet, been unproductive of comment from the president and others high in authority. Whether frequent statements from the retired premier are pleasing or displeasing to the administration has not been disclosed, although there is an impression in well informed circles that there is some official apprehension as to the effect of the Bryan utterances on Germany. SKY RAIDS ARE FATAL TO MANY; ONE A SOLDIER LONDON, June 17. Two hundred and twenty one persons, mainly noncombatants, have been killed and many mortally hurt in air raids during the past forty eight hours. Dispatches from Amsterdam today stated that 200 persons had been killed in the great air raids of the allies over Karlsruhe, capital of Baden, Germany, on Tuesday. A telegram from Paris said that five persoLd were killed at Nancy, bombs from German aeroplanes. The admiralty admits that sixteen persons were killed in the Zeppelin raid over the northeast coast of England Tuesday night. The loss of life if any, in German raids over Belfort and St. Die was not known here when this dispatch was written. The following Paris dispatch gave the details of the air raid over Nancy: "Six German aeroplanes took part, advancing in pairs. The French gun fire drove off four of the machines, but two persisted in the attack. One bomb cut open the skull of Mme. Caquant, and killed her daughter, on the spot, while they were seated in a hair dressing parlor. A painter was killed while at work. Of all the victims only one was a soldier."

PREPAREDNESS CAUSES WARS, OPINIONS BRYAN

WASHINGTON, June 17. Wm. Jennings Bryan's promised second installment of his "Causeless War" essay was issued today. After denouncing the strife raging in Europe, and declaring that all wars are waged for selfish ends, he directs pointed shafts at those who advocate preparedness as the best insurance for peace. He also praises President Wilson's efforts for peace. The statement follows: "The conflict now raging in Europe has been described as the 'causeless war,' but since no one would be bold enough to lay the blame for such an unholy situation upon an over-ruling Providence it must find its origin in acts for which men and men alone are responsible. "It is not a race war; on the contrary the races are quite inexplicably mixed. Latin joins with Saxon; the Frank is the ally of the Slav; while in the opposing ranks, Teuton and Turk fight side by side. Not Religious War. "Neither is it a religious war. On the Bosphorus the Cross and the Crescent make common cause, Protestant Kaiser, and Catholic Emperor have linked their fortunes and hurl their veteran legions against an army in which are indiscriminately mingled communicants of the Greek church, of

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I 1 The honorary degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred upon United States Ambassador Henry Morganthau at the commencement of the Constantinople college. In accepting the degree Mr. Morganthau referred to the United States as the world's greatest university, to which all nations contribute students. FRED PETTY KILLED IN PLUNGE BETWEEN TWO RAILROAD GARS Pennsy Railroad Brakeman Slips From Car Top and Is Mangled Beyond Recognition. Fred Petty, 222 North Seventh street, a brakeman on the Logansport division of the Pennsylvania railroad, was instantly killed at 9:50 o'clock last night near the Nineteenth street bridge when he fell between two box cars while walking along the top of the northbound freight train. The body was mangled almost beyond recognition. Petty was accompanied by Flagman Justus in walking over the tops of the cars and while the exact particulars of the accident are not known it is understood that Petty turned and spoke to his companion, calling attention to a fire in the distance. In doing so he miscalculated his footing and plunged between the cars. Coroner Investigates. Coroner Morrow is investigating. The body was taken to the undertaking establishment of Jordan, McManus & Hunt. Conductor Eugene McCann was in charge of the train, which was beginning Its scheduled run from Richmond to Logansport. Petty has been brakeman here for the last seven years. He was born in Bainbridge, Ind., and worked in Putnam county as a farm hand before moving to Richmond. He is survived by his wife, two children, Myrtle and Pauline, two sisters, Mrs. Lola Miller and Mrs. Bertha Ally, and two brothers-in-law in Richmond. His parents, one brother and five sisters live in Bainbridge. The body was taken to Bainbridge at noon today and the funeral will be held tomorrow. PREFER CENTERVILLE FOR CELEBRATION FOUNTAIN CITY, Ind., June 17. The New Garden Old Trails' Road association at an enthusiastic meeting held last night, voted to hold the Fourth of July celebration at Centerville instead of Jackson park. In order to get out a large crowd, a drum corps paraded the streets. On June 22 another meeting will be held, and it is probable that the Commercial club will meet with the organization. the Church of Rome and of the Church of England. Npr yet is it a rivalry between families. The leading actors in this un precedented tragedy are related by blood but kinship seems to be a neg lected factor It explains friendship or enmities. No race, religion and family, each with many wars to answer for, can plead not guilty in the present tragedy. "Each ruler declared that he did not want war. But there, is even better proof, aye indisputable proof that no sufficient cause existed, viz: the conclusion to be drawn from inaction. Ruler Ignorant of Cause. "Would not these rulers have busied themselves trying to save their subjects by the eradication of the cause, had they known of the existence of such cause? "It is inconceivable. .It would be a gross libel on them one and all to charge such a wanton disregard of their sacred duty. "What then was the cause? If I have correctly analyzed the situation the war is a natural result of a false philosophy. The fundamental precept of this false philosophy is that "might makes right." "By what sophistry can rulers conContinued On Page Nine.

REVIEW FIGHT MADE IN BILL IN LEGISLATURE Engineers Believe Manufacturers Brought Defeat on Measure Intended to Protect Lives and Property.

NEW BILL IS READY Committees Report Work to Convention Delegates Shown City in Autos by Local Friends. Advocacy of measures to result In the withdrawal of the opposition of the National Manufacturers' association to the Engineers' License law, was contained in a report from the legislative committee, read by William Mutchner, at the business session this morning held by officers and delegates attending the eleventh annual state convention of the National Association of Stationary Engineers at the Eagles' hall in this city. Mr. Mutchner reported in behalf of the committee, the result of its efforts to have the bill passed at the last General Assembly and placed the full responsibility for its defeat in the hands of the House committee after nine days' consideration to the members of the Manufacturers' association. The committee recommends that a copy of the law be distributed to every manufacturer in the state and also advised each organization of engineers in the state to work unitedly in an effort to have the opposition with drawn. Other Committee Reports. The report of this committee was the most important at the session, but others read were those of the secretary, credentials committee, etc. Frederick L. Ray, national president of the engineers' association delivered an address speaking briefly upon several subjects of interest to the delegates. These subjects included the license law which he says is a measure for the safety and welfare of the general public, not a law for the engineer only. Any other construction upon the law, than this, he said would be misleading and a misstatement of fact. He also pointed out the value of other laws being considered by legislatures, the educational value of the Continued On Page Nine. COLORED MAN'S DOME TOO THICK TO FEEL BLOW OF VOGELSONG Patrolman Hits Foster Webster With Mace, But the Smash Encourages Man to Run Away. Foster Webster, colored, through the possession of a reinforced dome has escaped not only confinement in the hospital, but the clutches of outraged justice. Webster was also the cause of another man, Harry McGutherie, colored, not being arraigned in city court today. McGutherie was creating a disturbance in the Schell saloon in the north side yesterday afternoon. When this was reported to police headquarters Officer Vogelsong got into the police automobile and drove to the scene of the trouble. As he was taking McGuthrie into custody Webster addressed some very offensive remarks to the officer, who attempted to seize him after he had shoved McGutherie into the machine. Head Too Thick. Webster side-stepped and Vogelsong hit him in the head with his mace with sufficient force to fell any man possessed of an ordinary skull. The blow never dazed Webster and " he struck at Vogelsong, grazing the officer's face. . Jf it had landed squarely it would have been a knockout. As Vogelsong aimed another, mace blow at Webster the latter took to his heels. After running a short distance Webster picked up a rock and hurled it at Vogelsong, but it whistled past his head, breaking a board in a fence. Vogelsong then drew his revolver and Webster proceeded for parts unknown at top speed. The enemy having been routed, Vogelsong returned to the machine, to discover that McGutherie was also numbered among the missing. Webster's mother early this morning assured the police that her son would appear at the city building for trial at 8 o'clock but up until noon he had failed to put in an appearance. McGutherie was also in seclusion at that hour. Weather Forecast FOR INDIANA Fair tonight. Friday increasing cloudiness. Probably showers. Temperature. Noon SO Yesterday. Maximum 7S Minimum 51 For Richmond Fair tonight. Friday unsettled. Showers late this afternoon or tonight. General Conditions The storm crossed the Great Lakes last night, causing rain in Iowa and Wisconsin. Another storm developing in the west will cause warmer weather, followed by rains. W. E. Moore, Weather Forecaster.

l"J. C. DENNIS ATTACKS METHOD EMPLOYED BY PRO-RUSSELL FACTION Asserts Resolution Passed by Alumni Association Merely Showed Gracious Spirit to Head of Biblical Department, and Was Not Intended as Attack on President Kelly Resolutions Censuring Head of School Not Introduced for

Fear of Being Voted Down R. VV. BARRETT COUNTED

Former Earlham Professor Identified with Neither Faction and Says His Election by Alumni to Earlham Board Must Be on Basis and Platform of His Being Distinctly a ProCollege Man Refuses to Support Either Side and Professes Friendship for Both Dr. Kelly and Prof. RusselL

Mr. William C. Dennis, of Washington, D. C, an alumnus of the class of 1896, was asked by a Palladium reporter to give an interview on the resignation of Secretary Bryan. In the course of conversation, Mr. Dennis was shown the statement with respect to the Earlham Alumni meeting and on Earlham affairs generally, given to the Palladium by one of Prof. Russell's leading supporters, yesterday. Mr. Dennis said that he did not know much about Secretary Bryan's resignation, but he did know some things which the man who had given the Palladium this statement about Earlham alumni matters apparently did not know and that he would be glad to be interviewed about this statement. The interview follows, the questions as well as the answers being dictated by Mr. Dennis:

WYRE PLAGES BIG VALUATION ON PLANT HERE Engineer for Light, Heat and Power Company Figures Its Electric Business Is Worth $246,611. (Palladium Special.) INDIANAPOLIS. June 17. S. S. Wyer, engineer for the Richmond Light, Heat and Pover company, testifying today before the public service commission in the condemnation proceeding instituted by the city of Richmond against the company placed a present value on the private plant, including going value and extensions, of $246,611. These figures are radically higher than those of E. E. Watts, the engineer employed by the city, and H. O. Garman, the commission's engineer. Watts, who testified yesterday afternoon when the city closed its case, gave a present value of $150,716 and Garman, who testified Tuesday, gave a present value of $167,000. Wyer's report on present value included an allowance of approximately $43,0000 for going value. Holes Shot into Report. Wyer in January, 1914, when the company was seeking a bond issue order, gave the property value of the Richmond concern as $206,419. He explained, however, that this did not include business connections in the immediate vicinity of Richmond, which he considers on a purchase question. Questions from commmission members and City Attorney Bond shot several holes in Wyer's report. Wyer had not gone into details enough to suit the commission, making his estimates too general. On the suggestion of the commission he is to re-estimate the depreciation on the plant by units rather than on the plant as a whole. Wyer had quoted certain outside authorities on the cost of poles but Chairman Duncan suggested a better way of ascertaining pole values would be considered the average price for five years paid by the municipal plant. The hearing was adjoudhed at noon until next Monday afternoon. UNDERSEA CRAFT ARE PREYING ON SHIPPING AGAIN Six English Ships Attacked by German Submarines and Four Are Sent to the Bottom. LONDON, June 17. After a brlet lull German submarines have renewed their activity in the waters around England. Up to noon today reports have been received of the destruction of a ritish ship by German submarines. Another British ship was attacked and reported in a sinking condition. The English steamship Trafford bound for Sidney was sunk off Small Isles. The Aberdeen trawler Jasonica was attacked in the North Sea and sent to the bottom. The British steamship Trurnwell from Liverpool to New York was held up by a German , submarine. Bombs were placed in her and exploded but the crew was able to keep the ship afloat until she reached land. The steamer Montford waa chased but the submarine was driven off by the liner Damerara, which came up in time to repulse the underwater craft.

by Unprejudiced Alumni.

AS PRO-EARLHAM MAN What do you think about the above statement?" "I think it is singularly unfortunate and inaccurate. Are you at liberty to tell me who gave you that statement?" "No, I am not." Defend Kelly. "I thought not. If I had given out that statement, I would not have been willing to let my name be known In conpection with it. That statement is simply a continuation of the campaign of misrepresentation which has been going on for months but which we had right to suppose would now stop. President Kelly has endured this campaign practically In silence. I have thought that he was wise to do so. But in view of this statement, coming just at this time, I think it is right that I Continued On Page Four. TWO DEALS FOR GAAR PLANT ON IT IS LEARNED From authoritative sources It was learned today that the creditors committee of the defunct M. Rumely corporation, now in the hands of a receiver, has not only been dickering with agents of the Canadian government, for the sale of the Richmond plant of the compnay but has also been conducting negotiations with a large eastern manufacturing company for the same purpose and with very good prospects for the deal being consummated. Inasmuch as Finly Mount was appointed received for the Rumely corporation by a United States court his declaration that he would not consider any offer from the Canadian government for the transfer of the local plant of the company did not occasion any surprise. Any such action on the part of Mr. Mount might be construed as a violation of neutrality on the part of the American government. On the other hand if interests not directly connected with the Canadian government should make a satisfactory offer for the Gaar, Scott property there is no reason to believe that Mr. Mount would refuse to consider it. Suggestion By Mount. An Indianapolis dispatch today says: The suggestion has been made to the industrial body at Richmond by Mr. Mount that a private company be organized to buy the Rumely plant there. If this company is organized Mr. Mount would put it in touch with the Canadians seeking to contract for the supply of ammunition. The Richmond plant is now operating with a working force of about fifty men. It is worth, according to the receiver, $1,000,000. Rumely tractors, wh'ich might easily be used in drawing heavy field artillery, have been bought by the Russian government from the receiver. They are to be delivered from the plant to Odessa, Russia. The contract between Mr. Mount and the Russian government calls for $75,000 and the company has been paid in part for the tractors already supplied. Business of the Rumely company has been so large the last few months that it has been necessary to operate the Battle Creek plant at capacity, according to the receiver. TUBERCULOSIS COSTS U. S. $214,500,000 SEATTLE. Wash.. June 17. rTuberculosis costs the United States at least $214,500,000 a year. Dr. George' M. Kober of Washington. D. C, president of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, stated in an address before the association. He based his estimate on the Statistics for 1913, when 143.000 died of the disease in the country. This signifies, he estimated, that there are approximately 1,430,000 consumptives.