Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 40, Number 273, 28 October 1915 — Page 1

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RICHMOND, INDv THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER;28. 1915. SINGLE COPY. 2 CENTS

"Y" ADVANCES TO THIRD PLACE IN STATE RACE Canvassers Get 115 . New Members and 111 Renewals

in First Three Days of Contest. NEW SLOGAN TAKEN Workers Make. Rounds of Shops and Arrange Sup- . pers at Association Building Each Evening:. Shoring: her note Into third place, Richmond, like a great, little hone, was running easily and unwlnded at the half-mile post In the state T.'M. C. Av membership race and the third day's finals of the six-day's contest saw her with 11S hew members and 111 renewals to her credit, making a total of 226. " :- -;.:, She's out to win the trophy of 400 new members and her backers are wagering that she will finish not only In, the lead of other state contestants but will carry with her the desired number of new members. With half the race won, Richmond has set her head determinedly to victory and taking a second wind, has laid her ears back and her nose out and is running ; in bigger leaps and bounds to the goal she sees before her. Indianapolis is still In first place with Muncle Tunning second. According to A. B. Atktn,. director of the campaign, it Is now up to the rooters in the grandstand to encourage Richmond give her a little help and the matter of winning then becomes a ! sure bet. j A now srogan has been adopted in i fCerVrp-d n Pape Twelve .::,. m CHARGES rFA3T TRACTION CAR When "a herd. of Uv.o hundred and Clfty , yearly cteers , stampeded- and dinrsed into u; ye6tbcund T, H., I. E. traction car, traveling at .a; fate, of obout fifty miles an' hcur, one-half mile east of Lewis villa". f Ind., at;out 7 o'clock last: night, .tw.ejufy-six, jqt;the animals were killed. end the car was derailed, blocking trafflo on tha line lor several ncjarg, i-n'T riy rfauawjuni r.?cad'at C.15 o clock in f.chqrg off Mptorman Walters ahd Conductor 1 avvson. There were taree . women ;itsengtr3 on the car at the time but ncne. cf, the occupants were.injured. That the car did" not plunge off the grade, which is about five feet above the surface 'of. the :road, killing or seriously Injuring the passengers and crew,' is due to the fact that when it leaped high from the rails, hurdling the piled up carcasses of several steers, it grazed . a telephone pole, deflecting the car back upon the grade. When the car came to a stop all four wheels were off the rails. Not even a. window was broken. The women passengers were greatly frightened but did not become hysterical. The cattle were being driven to the farm of Rufus Syfer. The farm is one of the largest in Henry county and for a number of years was owned by the late J. M. Gaar of this city. The animals were stampeded by an automobile and dashed into the traction car like a charge of cavalry- . The bodies of the animals , were : strewn all over the road. CONDEMN 100 HOGS SHIPPED FROM HERE Word was received by Dr. Wagner, federal inspector here, that 110 hogs shipped from this section of the country, presumably from Wayne county, had been condemned in an ante-mortem examination by the Pittsburg Provision company. Dr. Wagner called attention to the danger of infection when a farmer called in his pelghborhood to help him ship and haul his hogs. He said even though the sick animals were sepa rated from the herd, that the bacilli still existed and that they were spread on the foot and clothing of the men, on the wagons and horses, and that the disease was thus carried to other farms. Weather Forecast United 8ta tea Report Fair tonight Cooler north portion. Friday fair. Slightly cooler. Yesterday Noon .70 Temperature Maximum Minimum .61 .31 Local Forecast Some cloudiness. Mostly fair tonight and Friday. Probably cooler Friday. General Conditions The northwest storm is causing high winds but no rain as it is moving eastward across the lakes. Fair weather still prevails over most of the United States. A tropical storm is now central over the Oulf of Mexico and is causing heavy rains In southern Florida. 5.86 inches of rain fall at Miami, Florida, during past twenty-four hours and still raining. Summer weather exists over the Mississippi valley. Temperature. 86 degrees in North Cloud, Nebraska. W. E. Moore, Weather Forecaster.

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v. W : ,-r if k MRS. CLARK ! Lovice Lovelace of Rushville. wants a wife. and a .farm, especially a farm. In ,','the , following . communication ' to Mayor ' Robbing he ' sets forth his reasons- for -desiring to enter into the holy state of wedlock: Mr. Mayor, Dear Sir: With pleasure. I shall write and ask you for a favor which I hope you will gladly grant ' me . and wish to thank you in advance for the same. Dear Mr. Mayor,. I am anxious to. correspond with some. nice. young widow who is located on a farm and needs the help of a youngman. ' I am of Irish-American parentage and do not - drink; a member of . a church and I - am - all alone in this world. ' I ha ve "a college education and wish to meet some one who has a farm and has no . one to help her. She must be of American . birth . and educated. . I am 28 years of age and was reared In Tennessee. - Have red hair, , brown eyes and fair complexion. -.- Five feet, seven inches, tall. ..Weight 140 pounds. I am interested in poultry farming and have worked in the cities through

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20 STUDENTS KILLED WHEN SCHOOL BURNS

PEABODY, Mass.,' Oct. 28. At least twenty.boys and girls were killed when fire started in , the , basement of St. John's parochial school today, and was spread ' througnout tfte building - by a boiler explosion. There were 762 pupils in the school, and the greater number were in their, places and at prayer when the fire starred at 9 o'clock. By 10:30 o'clock the whole building was apparently sure of destruction. . ; The dramatic and heartrending incidents that attended the fire . were beyond number. The most stirring scene was enacted at the very front door.. In the rush. for the door a number of pupils , got '.out, but the sweep of the flames cut off the exit so suddenly that perhaps a . dozen boys and girls were trapped inside the very entrance. Throw Rubber Blankets. Firemen threw a number of heavy rubber blankets over the tangle of little bodies, and then directed a. stream of water upon' the blankets in a des perate, hope of keeping off the flames until rescue could be made. Patrolman Timothy O'Connor forced his way to the doorway and there stood spraying water over "the blanket covered heap, while the walls above him trembled and threatened to fall but he stood his ground, his face blis tered by the heat.." ; ' - ; There were many injured. They were hurried first to the Thomas hospital in Peabody, and when accommodations there were exhausted to other institutions in adjoining towns and cities: Of the fifteen" sisters of Notre Dame

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FAIRBANK FERTILE FflflfJ out the state and now. wish to find some one who is willing to ctme forth and offer this young mat) a fair chance to make someone happy. She must not be over , thirty years of age f and love the lure of out of, door life. I have no relatives living and as things are very dull in my profession I would prefer to secure a place with some one who would appreciate a Christian boy as a life companion. . 1 . I have no photo to send and as I am not located permanently will get mail addressed to Sergeant McNally, Richmond, Ind., police headquarters. Dear ladies, if you are lonely and wish for a faithful and helping hand on the farm, why here is your chance as I am willing if you are andvl am not a wealthy man . and I will show myself to be trustworthy. So:. if. you mean business why get ready as leap year is nearly here. -Please send me your photo in your first note. .With best wishes for-success and happiness and may God ; bless you, - Mr. Mayor, I am yours sincerely, f - . LOVICE LOVELACE, i : . ; . I '. j , Rushville, Ind.,' ) who served as teachers in .the school, all are believed to have been' saved, but one was taken to the hospital in a serious condition. In the case of many of those taken to the hospital, physicians said death was sure. MISS WHITE BRINGS MARINE BAND HERE The United States Marine Band will appear in this city Friday, evening, .Nov. 12 at the' Coliseum," under , the direction of Esther ' Griffin ' White. The Cincinnati Symphony, orchestra, which was to have played here on Nov.- 4, under Miss White's direction, will not appear here until later in the season, owing to a duplication of dates. The Marine band Is the most famous organization of its class in the United States and will make but few stops on its way from the . Panama Exposition enroute to Washington. The price of seats will be the same as announced for the Cincinnati Symphony orchestra. . . : GO " TO CONVENTION - ; V George ' Brehm and : George Deuker went to Indianapolis to attend the annua! convention of the Indiana State Fish and Gun club."

STORE'S HEAD OVERDREW HIS SHARE $4,764 Defense Will Use Evidence to Interpret Note Written by Miss Bentlage on Day of : Death. ;

The first evidence that has been presented ' at" the Hasemeier-Bentlage trial which is to be used by the' defense to prove the meaning of a statement made in the letter written' to H. C. Hasemeier by Louisa Bentlage, the bookkeeper the day she committed suicide, . In which she intimated that she had held . back bills in order to cover up overdrawn accounts of Mr. Hasemeier, was brought out today in the cross examination of Accountant Schlautterbach. ' He testified that during the year 1907, the account of H. C. Hasemeier had been overdrawn to the extent of $3,220.32; this was 'increased in' 1908 to $4,764.00 and reduced in 1909 -to 13,909.64. ' His testimony on these overdrawn accounts was continued this afternoon as he read from the records of the personal accounts of the presi dent of the company. The attorneys for the plaintiff, how ever, allege that there is nothing irregular about this, as the personal ex penditures of H. C. Hasemeier were recorded in both the cash books, the ledger and the journals, and could not possibly affect the "shortage which was testified to by the account ant in his original examination. Dividends Declared. The accountant testified this morning that during the year 1907, divi dends amounting to $6,500.00 were declared by the H. C. Hasemeier com pany. ' - On February 1, 1908, H." C. Hase meier had overdrawn his dividend account to the extent of $3220,32, according to Schlautterbach's testimony. In addition to the overdraft on the dividend, Mr. Hasemeier, during the year 1907, drew on his salary, amounting to $255.23. This made a total overdraft at the beginning of 1908 of $3,475.55. "What were the dividends paid to H. C. Hasemeier during the year 1908?" asked Mr. Shiveley. Four thousand two hundred and eighty dollars," replied the witness. . In a further comparison of the dis bursements accredited against the ac count of H. C. Hasemeier, it was shown that his account had been over drawn - on . January . 31, . 1909, the . end of the fiscal year 1908, to the extent of $4,764. This amount includes the' $3,220.32 overdraft of the 'preceding year. : Aeceunta Not Cheeked. - 1 -The-witnese then eta ted tlmtaTP6T these accounts,, which : he had been reading, had not been checked by him in the ledger. After reading the personal account of H. C. Hasemeiei, as shown in the cash' book, the witness was requested to read the checks against his account as recorded in the journal. The total personal account includes these checks according to the statement of the wit ness. .'-' In the year 1909 the overdrawn ac count of H. C. Hasemeier was reduced to $3,909,64. The total dividends paid to the president of the company during this year amounts to $5,232.15. Ac cording to the statement of the wit ness, Mr. Hasemeier withdrew $855 less than his dividends during this year, and it was credited to his over drawn account. ASKS CARRANZA TO STOP RAIDS WASHINGTON, Oct. 28. Governor Ferguson of Texas today appealed to President Wilson by wire to bring all possible pressure to bear on General Carranza to stop the raids along the Texas' border. Secretary Tumulty, earlier today, announced Ferguson had appealed for more troops. This afternoon the secretary said that report was wrong and all the Texas governor wanted was for the president to get assurances from Carranza that he would stop the raids from the Mexican side. - . TEXAS DEMANDS MORE SOLDIERS WASHINGTON, Oct.' 28. Declaring that conditions along the Texan border are more alarming than ever before, Governor Ferguson of that state wired President Wilson today urging that more troops be sent to the aid of those now there. Governor Ferguson's message stated tha the citizens of Texas who live near the Rio Grande are in danger of their lives. The lawless bandits that are operating in that vicinity are growing more bold, he said. CITY APPLIES PAINT -; TO DORAN BRIDGE A first coat of paint having been applied to the Dorari bridge the board of public works today considered the advisability of having a second coat put on at once,' which woulu make it unnecessary to paint the bridge again for at least seven years. The second coat can be put on for about $450 If done at this time. ; - r The board t considered ' a contract giving the Chautauqua association the right to use . the ' park grounds five years longer. It was referred back to the city attorney for minor changes. '

SGIIVEGMAN HEADS YnaiFRATEniliTY

Joseph. Schwegman- was .selected president of. the . Y. M. . 1. at the annual election of . officers held last night, i- Following are the . other . officers elected whose installation will take place hutwo weeks: First vicepresident, Joseph Waltennann; second vice-presidents John Bussen; ' recording secretary, Frank Schmedinghoff ;-- treasurer, A. B. Sherer; Inside seniinei. Kicnara sbarkltt; - marshal. William Schwegman; -chaplain, Clement Zepf; executive committee, Frank Waldel, Joseph Kutter. Vincent Juerling. Frank Kahle and. Edward Oeier. At - luncheon which was served - to the members, .Father Zepf responded to a toast on ."Unitv." The. newlv. elected president also spoke on . "Cor poration. . . , i NOTED SOCIALIST ARRIVES IN CITY TO TALK TONIGHT Eugene V. Debs, Socialist leader and candidate for . the presidency, arrived in town today on the 12:10 o'clock train, ready to 'speak at the Gennett theatre tonight. , Mr. Debs came here directly from Boston, Mass., and was tired out.. He went directly to the Westcott hotel, and after greeting, a . host of friends went to -his room to rest, not even stopping for lunch. Karl Holiday, S. L. Ford and C. L. Sommerson were on the committee appointed to meet Mr. Debs, and they accompanied . him to bis hotel in an automobile. At 5 o'clock this afternoon Mr. Debs will talk to the Socialist leaders at headquarters on Main street, and then will rest for the evening meeting. The suggestion was made to the So cialist leader that he hold a reception in the lobby of the Gennett theatre tonight, but he refused to do so, claiming that if he did he would not be in condition to- do himself justice tonight. BULBARS CAPTURE SERVIAN FORTRESS LONDON, Oct.' 28. The Servian fortress of Pirot has been captured "by the Bulgarians, according to the Salonica correspondent of the Mail. Pirot guards the Sofia-Nish railway, and is the strongest fortress in Servia.

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Suffrage Leaders in States Where Vote is Up No v.2

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In three states, a vote will be taken on the suffrage question on Nov. 2.' These states are New York, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. The three suffrage leaders in these states, assisted by their lieutenants have been conducting a whirlwind campaign. All are confident .of winning. Mrs. Frank M. Roessing, of Pittsburg, is the Pennsylvania State Suffrage- Association president. Mrs. Raymond Brown of New York City is the president of the New York- State Association, and Mrs. Alice Stone Blackwell of Boston is the head of the Massachusetts organization. . ' - .:. ' r- , - - f

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FOR PEtJSIOfJ SYSTEM

' t BY STAFF CORRESPONDENT. . INDIANAPOLIS, lnd Oct. 28. There la one question to be discussed 'at the convention of the Indiana State Teachers association, now In easeIon in this city, in which the members of the large Richmond delegation are most particularly: interested pensions for teachers. . . Representative Moore of Muncle. author of the revised teachers pension, law., enacted by this year's, legislature, spoke en the subject yesterday afternoon and the Richmond teachers turned out en masse to hear the 'lecture.

No Decision Reached.' There is a reason for the keen interest of Richmond ' teachers in the pension question; Richmond is one of the very few cities in the state which has -provided for the pensioning of teachers. . . Two years sgo. ' when the original teachers pension law was enacted, the Richmond school board flatly refused to provide - a pensioning system for Richmond teachers, declaring that the law was entirely unsatisfactory. Modifications in the pension law were provided by the legislature at its sessions this year, but up to the present' time the ' Richmond school board has reached no decision on the question of applying the law to Richmond teachers.- - Two years ago there was almost a rebellion on the part of the Richmond teachers because the school board declined to provide a 'pensioning system.. .The attitude of the teachers on

DEFENSE READS ACCOUNTS OF HASEMEIER BROTHERS INTO RECORDS OF COURT

The cross-examination of Ralph Schlautterbach, the expert accountant who made an inspection of the books kept by Miss Bentlage for the H. C. Hasemeier company, began Wednesday afternoon at 3:45 o'clock at the Hasemeier-Bentlage trial. . After a few preliminary questions Attorney Ray Shiveley requested him to read through all of the cash books ' from February, 1906. to August 11, 1914, giving In detail every, item referring to the personal expense account of H. C. Hasemeier. I" - . ;;. Because Miss Bentlage kept the personal acwuiir ore5Cg"5f "the "Hasemeiers connected with the store, the cash books contain entries showing the BOND FINDS BRIEF IN L. H. & P. HANDS City Attorney William A. Bond got back on the job today after a six weeks vacation spent in California, and he was not very well pleased when informed that a copy he had prepared in the condemnation action for the purchase of the electric plant of the Light, Heat & Power company had been furnished to the attorneys of that company by the state public service commission. The Light. Heat & Power counsel have not yet submitted their brief. Mr. Bond said that be thought the action taken by the commission in this matter was uncalled for and quite unusual. He said he would probably make public the contents of his brief tomorrow.

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the pensioning - question - has radtcall changed, however, since that time, although they ' are as 'unanimously In favor of the inauguration of a pensioning system In Richmond as ever. "This question, is in the hands of the school board . and whatever Its decision . Is the teachers will abide by it without protest, convinced that the board has acted for the best Interests of the teachers and the public." said D D. Ramsey, principal of the Whitewater school. Mr. Ramsey Is chairman of. the committee appointed by the teachers' to represent their Inter est s in the matter. Board Not Impressed.' Miss Sarah Hill, .one of the members, of. the Richmond school board, who attended the convention yesterday, states that the board is not prepared at this ' time definitely to announce its policy in regard to the esContinued On Page Ten. amount of money drawn out of the business by H. C. Hasemeier and his brothers. The accountant was asked to read all of the various items appearing after the name of H. C. Hasemeier. It was stated by the attorneys for the defense that the large expense account of H. C. Hasemeier is the reason for the shortage in the books. ; Denied by Plaintiff. This Is denied by the plaintiff, who alleges that no matter how much the defense is abje.to prove was taken out bTlbVbusiness by any of the Hasemeiers, it is accounted for in the Continued On Page Eleven. GERMAN ARMY MOVES AHEAD AGAINST SERBS BERLIN, by wireless via Sayvllle. Oct. 28. Advances for both the Aus-tro-Germans and Bulgarian forces la northern Servia are announced by the German war office today. Bulgarian troops have occupied Zaicbar, forty-five miles northeast of Nish. . Since Monday the AustroOrman armies have captured 2.033 Servians. Field Marshal . Von Hindenburg's army in the eastern theatre of war has repulsed strong Russian attacks. General Von LInsengen's Austrc-Ger-man army west of the Styr river have occupied Rduka. west of Tscharterusk.

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