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U. RE1ELY PLANT SOLD BEHIND CLOSED DOORS AT LAPORTE MEETING

LA PORTE, Ind., Dec. 9. The sale of the Rumely property occurred at 1 o'clock when Receiver Mount finished reading the long ad of the sale. Chauncey H. Murphy, representing reorganization committee of the Ad-vance-Rumely company handed Mr. Mount a certified check for $2,600,00 for the assets of the M. Rumely company, and one for $1,500,000 for assets of Rumely Products company. Flnley P. Mount Is to be elected president of the big company and John H. Ouy is to be the general manager. The new owners are all creditors of

TEUTONS SPURN PEACE UNTIL ALLIES ADVANCE ACCEPTABLE OVERTURES

BERLIN, (by Wireless) Dec. 9. Germany will make no peace proposal to the allies, but if the entente powers offer terms compatible with Oer" many's dignity and safety, the German government is willing to discuss them Imperial Chancellor von Beth-mann-Holweg so announced in the reichstag today. ) . The chancellor was cheered as he rose to make bis promised reply to the Socialist Interpellation on the question of peace, and he was cheered again as he frankly stated the government's position. He had just returned from a conference with Emperor William at army headquarters. Must Unmask Enemies. "As long as in the countries of our enemies the guilt . and ignorance of statesmen are entangled with confession of public oninion." said the chancellor, "it would be folly for Germany to make peace proposals which would not shorten but lengthen the duration of the war. First, the masts must be torn from their, faces. "At present they speak of a war of Annihilation against us. We have to 'reckon with this fact. Theoretical arguments for peace propositions will not advance us, will not bring the end CHAMBERS STILL IN RACE TO GET PLACE OF GRAY Walter Chambers, Democratic chairman of the Sixth district and editor of .the New Castle Times, denied today that he had withdrawn from the contest for the Democratlo congressional nominatlon. "It would be impossible for me to withdraw," Mr. Chambers said in a (long distance telephone conversation, "for the simple reason that I have never announced myself as a candidate lor the congressional nomination." I "Now would be an excellent time for jyou to make such announcement," it Jwas suggested to the New Castle (editor. I "I have nothing to say," he replied. ! Knows of Opposition. "Do you know of any one who Intends to oppose Finly H. Gray for the congressional nomination?" he was hsked. "I have heard the name of John M. Lontz of Richmond, mentioned," he said. ' "Anyone else?" was the next question. 1 "Yes, I have heard other names mentioned in that connection but I do not tare to mention who they are," he replied. , Several days ago Mr. Lonti announced that he was not a candidate against Mr. Gray. He said he did not have any political ambitions and merely deseed to devote all his time to his business. However, Lontz supporters point out, he did not say he would not be a candidate and they are hopeful of Inducing him to enter the lists. Sore at Gray. All over the district anti-Gray Democrats are now busy considering ways and means of slipping the skids under the Connersville politician, and reports from the various counties indicate that the anti-Gray forces would like very much to have Mr. Lontz as a candidate I against Gray. The Rushville Republican yesterday contained the following comment: ; "The man mentioned here as being' the most likely candidate to oppose; Congressman Gray is John M. Lontz of; Richmond. Mr. Lontz has- made noj formal declaration of his intentions, j but is known to . be considering the ; matter and is even being urged by his ! friends to enter the race. It is also! known that some of Lontz's friends! have been touring the district getting; a line' on the sentiment and the reports these friends receive are said to ! be highly favorable to Lontz and de-j eldedly unfavorable to Finly Gray." i ROWLETT ATTENDS ( LODGE FOR SO YEARS An oyster supper was held by the woodward lodge of Odd Fellows last Bight. Joseph Rowlett who was init- . tated Into the order 50 years ago last alght was present and made a few remarks. Other talks were made by fames Reed, William Ward and J. F. Davenport. .

the old company and the sale is only a formality decided upon months ago. The outlook for the company is very bright. The collections for November are a record for the company. The thresher plants running near to capacity. All the plants of the Rumely company are taken over, and Richmond and Stillwater plants are to be sold.

The Richmond plant may be divided, if several small concerns can be found to buy it, said Mr. Mount today. Laport and Battlecreek are to be the ac tive plants. nearer. If our enemies make peace propositions compatible with Germany's dignity and safety, then we shall always be ready to discuss them. "Fully conscious of our unshaken military successes, we decline to accept responsibility for a continuation of the miBery which now fills Europe and the whole world. Nobody san say that we continued the war because we want still to conquer this or that, country." ' The chancellor then reviewed recent utterances in various quarters about peace conditions, such as restoring Alsace-Lorraine to the French, annihilation of the so-called Prussian mil- ! iiarism, expulsion of the Turks from t .. u m ivA rjurope, uermany s cessation ui iu left bank and the creation of a greater Servia, comprising Bosnl. Referring to England's assertion that Alsace-Lorraine must be restored to France, the chancellor asked: "Does the English colonial secretary know that of the 1,900,000 inhabitants of Alsace, more than 87 per cent speak German as their mother tongue? Does Poland by right of nationality belong to Russia? Does the principle of nationality lose power and value if ap plied to India and Egypt " DRPERuY!Sl(iEEQin: IN PRINTERS HANDS The report of Dr. J. C. Perry, who made a survey of this city for the federal authorities, is expected to be made public within a few days. Word was received from Dr. Perry that the report is now being printed. The survey conducted here was one of the most complete ever conducted and copies of the report will be distributed throughout the country. Dr. Perry has made a preliminary report to the local Commercial club, but made no important recommendations. These recommendations will be Included in the printed report THREE DIVORCE SUITS DISMISSED IN COURT Attorney Medsker of Cambridge City, presented motions in circuit court this morning asking the court to dismiss three divorce complaints which had been filed and were ready for trial. All three were dismissed at the cost of the plaintiffs. Laura Dalrymple withdrew her complaint against her husband, Thomas Dalrymple. Esther Staley, wife of Homer Staley, who is serving a term in the state prison, is critically ill at the home of relatives in Ohio, Attorney Medsker stated, and for this reason the divorce complaint was dismissed at the cost of the plaintiff. The case of Margaret Griggs against Claude Griggs was also dismissed on motion of attorney for the plaintiff. On complaint of failure to provide, Maude Little, of Cambridge City, was granted divorce from Curtis Little, this morning by Judge Comstock. Abandonment was also charged by the plaintiff. TWO PENSIONS GRANTED Announcement has been made in Washington of the granting of a pension to Ruth A. Cox of Richmond. Mary N. Monebrake of State Line is also among the successful applicnts for a soldiers' widow pension. j Weather Forecast United States Report Partly cloudy tonight and Friday. Somewhat warmer Friday. Temperature Noon 34 Yesterday Maximum 41 Minimum 32 Local Forecast Partly cloudy tonight and Friday. General . Conditions Moderate cold weather now exists over the north and central states but it stays very warm in the west, 66 degrees at Denver, Colorado, 62 degrees at Helena, Montana. Low barometric pressure in northwest causes some cloudiness and unsettled weather will continue for the next 48 hours. " W. E. Moore, Weather Forecaster.

Von Rintelen Aided In Plots By Lamar

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telen and David Lamar, the "Wolf of Wall Street," who gained notoriety by impersonating Congressmen, is today under way in connection with the financing of the Labor Peace Council. Lamar

is charged with being the man

Rintelen. in supplying the council with funds. Von Rintelen is said to be a friend of the Kaiser, who came to this country to take a

leading part in the management plants.

GRAND JURY BEGINS TO PROBE MURDER OF WILLIAMS BY KNAPP

The father and two brothers of Arch Knapp were called before the grand jury, which is investigating the alleged jnurder of William N. Williams, colored, of Economy. Arch Knapp was called into the court room while Judge Comstock read the instructions to the jury. He was asked if he wished to challenge any of the jurymen. Several of them were asked questions concerning their acquaintance with either the Knapps or wiuianw; but nmtwira challenged. . The jurymen were Instructed that the reason for calling them was to investigate the alleged .mr-der of ' .WJt;, iiams, but that they might Investigate the county institutions at this time 'as well as any crime or misdemeanor that Is presented to them. Prosecutor Reller said, however, that the Knapp case would probably be the only case brought before them at this time. The county institutions were Inspected in HANDLEY GALLS COMMITTEE TO PLAN FOR TREE Chairman Lawrence A. Handley of the council committee on public welfare and education, has issued a call for a meeting of the city council, city officials and any persons interested in the project, at the city hall council chamber next Monday night when organization of committees to arrange for the Municipal Christmas . festivities, will be perfected. The committee of which Mr. Handley is head has heard suggestions from Superintendent J. T. Giles of the city schools and others which are being considered. Other feasible plans, it is hoped, will be suggested at meeting Monday night. Superintendent Giles proposed that groups of school children be organized under the direction of Ralph C. Sloane, supervisor of music in the city schools and singing Christmas carols march from different directions to the Municipal Christmas tree and there assemble to give a program of songs. It is planned to hold the celebration outdoors, Chairman Handley said, because last year's festivities showed the inadvisability of holding it indoors. A central, convenient location will be chosen. It will probably be left standing for two or three days if the weather permits and at night be illuminated by electric globes. TURK TROOPS PUSH GAIN IN MESOPOTAMIA CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 9. Turkish troops in Mesopotamia are pressing hard against the British around Kut-el-Amara, it is officially announced. It is stated that the English are suffering big losses. The following statement was issued by the Turkish war office: "' "On the Irak front we are pressing hard against the- enemy defending positions in the region of Kut-el-Amara. Enemy columns in trying to escape suffered heavy losses. We captured 300 camels." .. z Turkish troops are advancing on Aden, the fortified British port on the south coast of Arabia. Ottoman troops have been successful in fighting between Mahti and Aden.

the activities of Franz von Rin

who acted as go-between for von of a scheme to tie up munition September. The charge of manslaughter is expected from the jury in the Knapp case. Jacob Richardson, who was called before the grand jury, was an eye-wit ness to the shooting, which took place in the cigar store of Dick.Elvord on Halloween night. Richardson said, after the shooting, that he made an at tempt to prevent Knapp from shoot ing at Williams, and in the scuffle which followed Knapp made an attack on him and threatened to shoot him He said also that Knapp was intoxi cated at the time of the shooting. Elyprd who, wasf flnedllor: rtnning..a. ; Ufidl, TT HO WOU . tBIICU Willi V the grand jury. The following persons testified today: James, Charles and Raymond Knapp, Verdiab Coombs, Dr. R. D. Morrow, Walter Hotenpillar, Dr. Deardorff and Dr. Rollo Ramsay, Jacob Richardson, Dick Elvord and Ed and Ora Johnson. POLICE OF OHIO REVEAL CAREER OF MANSFIELD According to a letter received today by Chief of Police Goodwin from Chief G. J. Zellner of Hamilton, O., the father of Paul Mansfield, a traveling coal dealer, held in this city on a charge of Issuing invalid sight drafts, has "come to the front" for his son for the last time, 'and had stated that if Paul ever got into trouble again he would have to look out for himself. Mansfield passed two sight drafts on the Arlington hotel, each for $20, when in Richmond on a "spree" last October, which drafts the Pittsburg company he had been working for refused to honor, declaring that Mansfield was not In the company's employ at that time. It is also stated that Mansfield passed other drafts in Dayton and Fort Wayne." It is believed that the Hamilton chief has been misinformed as to the attitude Mansfield's father now assumes toward him. The day after the young man's arrest a telegram was received from his father at Bethlehem, Pa., asking how much would be required to pay off his son's obligations. He was asked to come to Richmond but has not arrived. The Arlington hotel management insists upon Mansfield's prosecution. Since Mansfield was brought from Anderson, where he was arrested to Richmond, be has represented himself to be a member of a certain secret society. Chief Zellnerr of Hamilton, states in ; his letter, however, that Mansfield was expelled from that organization while be was a resident of Hamilton, engaged in the coal business. Zellner also asserts that Mansfield passed an invalid draft for ,$15 on Bert McDougal, a railroad ticket agent at Hamilton. He also adds that he has been informed that Mansfield, representing himself a member of one of the leading secret societies, was able to pass two bad checks at Rushville. - STATE BOTTLERS MEET. INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 9. Today marked the closing session of the fourth annual . convention of - the Indiana State Bottlers' Protective Association here, at which more than 150 members from all parts of the state attended. H. E. Barnard, state food and drug commissioner, addressed the meeting yesterday on the general subjection of. sanitation and urged, compliance with the . law governing pure fOOdS. . :

WEBB LODGE OF ANNUAL PAST

Fourteen past masters of Webb Lodge, No. 24, Free and Accepted Masons, were present last night at the annual celebration of past masters' night and banquet, and took part In the ritualistic work in which the degree of Master Mason was conferred on Frank Bear. Following the ceremonials an elaborate banquet was served at which after-dinner talks were made by the Rev H. C. Herman, Charles W. Jordan, Lawrence Handley, Earl E. Thomas, A. W. Rees, -T. Mason Byer and a number of others. Leroy Hodge., worshipful master, presided as toastmaster. Samuel Marlatt, oldest living past paster of Webb lodge, and probably one of the oldest in the country, presided over' the ritualistic work. Mr. Marlatt was worshipful master during the years 1869, 1870 and 1876. He was assisted In the conferring of the degree by Charles E. Marlatt, who was master in 1872, 1873, 1880 and

PET GAT CONSOLES MAN, DESERTED BY HIS FAMILY; LIVES WITH HIM IfJ JAIL

Deserted, as he asserts, by every member of his family, except a widowed daughter-in-law, Mrs. Belle Myers, this city, and consoled only by the family cat, Joseph Myers, aged 75, a white-haired, patriarchlal looking Civil war veteran and owner of a small farm near Hagerstown, has spent eight weeks in the county jail as a result of having been declared insane. When the old man was removed by Sheriff Steen from his home, where he lived with his wife near Hagerstown, a large Maltese cat followed him from the house, climbed into the automobile and went to Richmond with her master. Overlooked, the cat was left outdoors after Myers had been placed in jail, but her pitiful mewing attracted the attention of the jailer and he let the animal in. Purring contentedly, she went to her master and with arched back rubbed affectionately against his leg. They have been inseparable ever since. Attorneys Take Case. Sheriff Steen, who does not believe the old man Insane, called his case to the attention of Judge Comstock. Attorneys B. C. Robblns and Joshua Allen tvlso informed the court that they had - interested themselves in behalf of Myers. ... ' "I have been Informed that Joseph Myers has well-to-do relatives, and that they have put forth no effort to have him removed from jail," Attorney Robbins said today. Alonzo Marshall and Court Bailiff Markley have promised to make an effort to have Mr. Myers admitted to a national soldiers' home. If that falls I will try to arrange for Mrs. Belle Myers to make a home for him. He receives a pension of 825 a month, which would be sufficient to keep him." When the case was reported to Judge Comstock this morning he ordered Sheriff Steen, who had informed the court that it was a "shame" to confine the old man in jail longer, to bring Myers into court. Before the order was executed, however, Judge Comstock learned that Myers had been declared Insane. He then canceled the order, but encouraged the two attorneys who have interested themselves in Myers' case to make an effort to secure his admission into a soldiers' home. An Investigation of the records of the inqueBt held over Myers was made ASKS SAFE RETURN OF GERMAN ATTACHES WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 Negotiations have been started to obtain safe conduct for the return to Germany of Captains Boy-ed and von Papen, attaches of the German embassy. Sir Cecil Spring Rice. British ambassador, called at the state department today and held a long conference with Secretary Lansing. No information could be obtained afterward as to whether Great Britain will permit the officers to return to their country. FRENCH TROOPS RETREAT BEFORE BULGAR FORCES LONDON, Dec. 9. French troops on the line at Krivolak, in southern Servia, have fallen back fifteen miles before the violent infantry attacks and the concentrated artillery fire of the Bulgarians. Ocbrida in southwestern Servia, the last town of importance held by the Serv!ans, has been captured by the Bulgarians. Official announcement of the occupation of Ochrida as well as of Dlakovo and Didra by the Bulgars was officially announced today by the German office. Fighting along the Vardar river between the Anglo-French forces and the Bulgarians Is proceeding favorably for the latter, the report adds. The French war office today announced that an English submarine had torpedoed and sunk -the Turkish destroyer - Tar Hissar in the sea of Marmora and captured - two officers and 40 men of its crew.

MASONS HOLD MASTERS NIGHT

1875; Robert Davis, 1886; L. Homer Schepman, 1901; Henry , Chessman, 1903; O. Frank Ward, 1904-05; Lawrence Handley. 1906; Harry Keelor, 1907; Edward Neff, 1908; George R. Cause, 1909-10, T. Mason Byer, 1911; Albert Rees, 1912; Earl E. Thomas, 1913 and Robert Phillips, 1914. Banquet is Served. There were 350 members of the order present. A chicken dinner was served in the banquet hall. - Pamphlets containing a brief history of the lodge, written by the Hon. John L. Rupe, were distributed. "Free Masonry is entirely ' above criticism," said the Rev. II. C. Harman, pastor of First Methodist Episcopla church. - Its ideals are the loftiest, and no member of the Masonic fraternity has need for an apology for being such." The Rev. Mr. Harman alluded to the Continued On Page Eleven. this morning. It shows that the only witness at the inquest was his wife. She testified that her husband at time became violent and threatened to kill her. She also stated that he had delusions that be was a very wealthy man and a great inventor. Acts Rational. Sherif Steen informed Attorney Robbins, however, that during the eight weeks Myers fans been confined in jail he has been perefectly rational, never having had a violent spell; that instead of indicating that he imagines himself wealthy, has. on the contrary, frequently mentioned the fact that he has very little means, and that he thought it strange that his family, who, he says, are well able to take care of him, should permit him to be kept In jail. When Attorney Robblns called to see him Myers urged that some effort to secure his release be put forth. "I discovered in my conversation with him that he has an excellent memory for a man of his age, and he discussed every subject rationally," Mr. Robbins said. Finds Man Very Weak. Sheriff Steen Informed Mr. Robblns that when he went to . secure the custody of the aged veteran he found him so weakened physically " that he had to be helped into the automobile. The sheriff added that be wondered at the time how a man in such a condition could become violent. The sheriff also stated that he had recently written to Mrs. Myers Informing her that he did not believe her husband was insane, and that he had a notion to send him home. He says she wrote back suggesting that an effort be made to secure bis admission into i. soldiers' home. Attorney Robbins states that he ascertained that recently Mrs. Myers had her husband to endorse a $75 pension check to her. The attorney said he thought this to be a little out of the ordinary as a man who has been adjudged insane is not supposed to be competent to act in such matters. "When I went to see Mr. Myers I loaned him some money to get chewing tobacco," Mr. Robbins added. Myers Informed Robbins that one son-in-law, Rudolph Shellabarger, owns a 160 acre farm in northern Wayne county. Will Myers, a farmer and Willard Myers a farmer living near Millville are relatives. GREAT BRITAIN CHANGES PLAN ON SEIZURES WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 Great Britain today gave in to the United States in the cases of the American steamers and Genesee. Ambassador Page at London cabled the state department that the British foreign office had notified him that the orders requisitioning the two vessels would be cancelled pertdng prize court proceedings. The foreign office further stated that no more vessels belonging to the American Trans-Atlantic company would be seized until the legality of the seizure of the Hocking and Genessee had been passed upon by prize courts. State department officials unders- . i . . . , , iouu irum amuassaaur rage s caDie i that the Hocking will be kept at Halifax and the Genesee at Saint Lucia. The British foreign office informed Mr. Page that the vessels were requisitioned in order to take them to Great j Britain and that they would make) only the one voyage until prize court proceedings had been held. To this he answered that the requisitioning of the ships before the seizure had been passed upon was absolutely in viola tion of international law, even though i It was done simply to get the vessels over to England. GOES TO HOSPITAL EATON, O., Dec. 9 Sheriff and Mrs. E. B. Wertz have returned from Rochester, Minn., where they went a few days ago to consult specialists at Mayo Institute concerning Illness of Mrs. Wertz. Instead of- being a sufferer from the effects of Inward goitre her case was diagnosed heart trouble. She will take a course of treatment prescribed by physicians of that Institute., , - - . ........

MILITARY BILL READY TO COME BEFORE HOUSE Chairman of House Committee on . Military Affairs Drafts First Measure for Preparedness.

ARMY IS INCREASED House Hearings on Measure Arranged for Tuesday If G. O. P. . Members Arrive by That Time. MILITARY BILL AT A GLANCE Is entitled An Act to Increase the Efficiency of the Military Establishment of the United States. Increases the regular army from 108,000 to 141.843 officers and enlisted men. Provides for six instead of four additional regiments of field artillery and 12 Instead of 15 additional companies of engineers. Authorizes the Continental Army of four hundred thousanJ men as asked for by the president to be raised In three Installments of 133.000 men annually. Brings Infantry organization up to the maximum strength but does not authorize the ten additional Infantry regiments asked for by the president. Term 8 of enlistment in the continental army is 6ix years. Provides federal pay for the militia. WASHINGTON. Dec. 9. The first of the preparedness bills, that creating the new regular army of defense, practically was completed today by Representative James Hay, chairman of the house committee on military affairs. The bill will be taken up in committee before it Is introduced in the house. If the Republican members of the committee arrive by Saturday, as Is expected. Chairman Hay will call the first meeting for next Monday and house bearing will commence Tuesday. The measure will then go before the house as the collective thought of the committee. Controversy Certain. While numerically it will Increase the re3ular army from 108.000 officers and men to about 141.843 rank and rile as suggested by the president, not all of the Increases asked are granted Certain Important features Ignored by the president are likewise added to the bill, thus making certain a lively controversy. First of alL the Hay bill falls to provide for ten regiments of Infantry that the president asked fur. On the other band, without executive suggestion, there is included the mooted proposition providing federal pay for the organized militia of the several states. Adds Field Artillery. The Wilson plan called for four new regiments of field artillery. The Hay bill provides for six. -In place of fifteen companies of engineers as asked by the president, only twelve companies are provided for Id the bill. It increases the coast artillery to 52 companies and makes provision for four aero squadrons. A veterinary corps also Is created although not asked for. The measure authorizes the Continental Army of 400,000 men asked by the president and Secretary Garrison. This Is essentially a reserve army of civilians to be raised In three annual Installments of approximately 133.000 men to serve six years, three with the eolers and three on furlough. The bill provides instructors for this army and also for its officers. CONTROLLER DENIES CAUSING INCREASE IN CHAMNESS BOND City Controller McMahan wrathfuflj( denied today that be had anything to do with having the bond of the city treasurer Increased from $10,000 to $100,000. Albert Chamness. county treasurer, also serves as city treasurer and he is far from pleased over the big increase of bis bond for the city treasurship, for he will have to pay $300 additional for bond premium. Recently council reduced the salary of the deputy city treasurer from $800 to $300, but the treasurer could find no one to work for such a pittance, so he is now compelled to pay out of bis own pockets $300 toward the $600 salary the deputy, receives. When the ealary of the deputy city treasurer was reduced Mr. Chamness charged City Controller McMahan with having had a hand in that matter. Chamness has failed to appoint McMaban's daughter as his city deputy. McMahan said today that be did not know that council was to be asked to Increase the city treasurer's bond until an ordinance establishing bonds for various city officials for next year had been drafted by the city attorney. He 'said that Mr. Bond Informed him that it was necessary to increase the city treasurer's bond In compliance with a law passed In 1905, which council had, apparently, overlooked In the past. - - Mr. Chamness contends that the 1905 statute waa invalidated by a subsequent law pertaining to the distribution of county and city funds in public depositories. - ,