Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 40, Number 310, 10 December 1915 — Page 1

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OOtJD FILES SARCASTIC BRIEF irl ANSWER TO CONTENTION OF L H. & P

A reply brief, sarcastic in tone, has just been filed by William . A. Bond In behalf of the city of Richmond, with the Indiana public utilities commission in the case of the city against the Richmond Light, Heat & Power company for the condemnation of the Mr. Bond says it seems proper for electric plant of the company, the city to file a reply, inasmuch as the attorneys , of , the Light, Heat and Power company Ignored the request of the commission to have its brief in the case filed during the month of September, and only submitted it recently, after It had obtained a copy of the city's original brief, an accommodating act on the part of one of the commissioners. Answers Arguments. The brief submitted by the com- , pany's attorneys was filed December 1, and much space was devoted to

Belgian Princess Enjoying Herself

Princess Marie Jose of Belgium, the nine-year-old daughter of King Albert and Queen Elizabeth who is now in England, does not let the war and the fate of her country depress her spirits. She is a vivacious youngster and delights in animal pets. The picture shows her with her pet bull oh the voyage to Great Britain. The Princess is the youngest child of the royal house of Belgium and the only daughter.

STATE BOARD- BACKS INDUSTRIAL SURVEY PROPOSED FOR CITY Pettis A. Reid, member of the state oard of education, was in Indianapjlis Thursday, where he attended a regular business meeting. While no action, officially was taken regarding Mr. Reid's attitude in favor of compulsory military training in the public schools of Richmond, members of the board, did take opportunity to refer in a joking way to the "stir" created here by Mr. Reid's recent announcement. The board endorsed the proposed survey which is to be held in Richmond soon under the auspices of the Indiana university, the Richmond board of education and the date board of education. The survey will be conducted under the personal direction of Dr. Leonard, presenting the university. Dr. Book of Indianapolis, representing the state board of education and Superintendent J. T. Giles of the Richmond city schools. Changes in the tentative plans now arranged for the survey will be made before they are entirely acceptable to the three bodies. BULGARIANS DRIVE ALLIED ARMY BACK ONDON, Dec. 10 Furious fighting between Anglo-French troops and Bulg rians is now in progress upon the '; cty frontier of Greece. If the Bui- j , gars, with their heavy guns, are able j to continue their advance, the battle i may be shifted to Greek soil within ' seventy-two hours. The flanking movement of the Bulgarians upon the Tcherna river front has compelled the French to xetire eastward as well as southward. The strategy of this move was to keep near the Salonika railway.

arguments for the establishment of a "liberal" going value for the plant when the commission fixes the purchase price. The company argued that it was entitled to a liberal going value as compensation for "years of lean earning" forced upon the company by "unfair competition" with a municipal plant, which the city did not need to establish, the brief contended, because of the "fair" rates the company offered prior to the construction of the city plant. "The petitioner (the city) Is not seeking sympathyf," is set forth in City Attorney Bond's reply brief Just filed, "but is simply seeking justice, and neither it nor any of its Inhabitants have been moved to tears by the extremely pathetc appeal made in the respondent's brief that: 'The commission Bhould keep constantly in Continued On Page Seven.

WIFE WANTS MATE PLACED IN ASYLUM Denying that she has shown a lax interest in her husband's welfare and that the reason she has not visited him at the jail is the fact that she has been ill, Mrs. Christiana Myers, wife of Joseph Myers, aged 75, wrote to Sheriff Steen today asking that efforts be made to place him in the Eastern Hospital for the Insane. Myers has been confined at tho county jail for eight weeks. It had been stated by Sheriff Steen that from all appearance the relatives of the aged man had deserted him. Mrs. Belle Myers, daughter-in-law of the aged man, told Steen today that she was willing to have the man live at her home in West Richmond but there was not room in her house for him. She suggested that efforts be made to place him in a soldier's home but Steen has found that this is Impossible because the man has been declared insane. B ARTEL ENTERS RACE William Bartel, well known book store proprietor, announced today that he will be a candidate for representative to the state legislature from this county. Mr. Bartel will make the race for the Republican nomination. He is a prominent member of the South Side Improvement association. FRIENDS' COMMITTEE TO SUPERVISE BOYS Within the next week or two the boys' welfare committee of the West Richmond Friends' Social union, will be appointed and plans for its activities during the winter months will be arranged, E. H. Scott, president of the union, said today. The appointment of the committee will be made to pumarily help and better the social life cf the boys of the west side.

CLUB'S POSITION

ON PEACE MOVE CAUSESOISPUTE Preparedness Advocates and Pacificists Will Clash When Commerce Chamber Takes Final Action. FRIENDS WILL PROTEST William Dudley Foulke Will Take Stand on Bill Which May "War to Keep the Peace." Lively discussion is expected at the meeting of the Commercial club next Monday evening when the question of "Referendum No. 11," sent out by the United States Chamber of Commerce, is brought up for final decision by the club. The referendum asks the local club's opinion of steps which have been outlined by the Chamber of Commerce for initiating a peace move, and outlining the part the United States is to play in world politics before the war comes to a close. The special Chamber of Commerce committee and the board of directors of the Richmond club will recommend to the club members that the club vote "no" on the referendum. At the time this question was before the committee and the board of directors, William Dudley Foulke sent a communication asking that the board take favorable action. He will be present Monday evening to defend his stand. If the United States should adopt the policy outlined in the referendum. it might be necessary for this country to "go to war to secure peace," and it was to this phase of the question that the board of directors objected. Friends Will Protest. Dr. David W. Dennis and President Robert L. Kelly of Earlham college will be present to defend the policy of bringing economic pressure to bear on the nations which refuse to abide by the rules of an international court, but it is understood that both of these men object to having an armed force. The committee from the Commercial club which voted against the referendum is composed of S E. Swayne, James Carr and Fred Lemon. Both Mr. Swayne and Mr. Carr will be out of the city, and it is planned to turn the meeting into a debate In which several local attorneys will take the stand of the committee in the absence of two of its members The question has been brought to a . point of Issue through a personal letter received today by the president of the club from William H. Taft, president of the League to Enforce Peace. The letter has direct bearing on the referendum. "Argument that the recurrence of suuh a conflict as now rages in Europe ought to be prevented, if possible, to be prevented." Mr. Taft in his letter urges the members of the organization to co-operate in an effort to mould public opinion both in this country and abroad, in favor of a league of the great powers, who shall agree not to go to war in any case, until the question has been passed up judiciously, the nations agreeing also to use their joint military and' economic fores (boycott) against any nation refusing to keep the pact. SPEAKER SEEKS POST HELD BY GREATHOUSE Horace Ellis of Indianapolis, who will deliver the principal address at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon before the Wayne county teachers attending the institute in the auditorium of the high school building, is a candidate for the Republican nomination of state superintendent of public instruction. The subject of his speech is not known to County Superintendent C. O. Williams or Superintendent J. T. Giles. It is suspected that Lais while in Richmond will seek the endorsement of local officials to his candidacy. Superintendent Giles this morning declined to state his attitude toward the candidacy of the Indianapolis man. Practically . all arrangements have been completed by Superindent Williams for the institute tomorrow. Various conferences will be held throughout the day. About 250 teachers will be in attendance. ALIDA STARBOCK DEAD Alida Starbuck, age 85, died Thursday night at her home, four miles north of Richmond, after an illness caused by a complication of diseases. Her sister, who is 90 years old is critically ill and not expected to live. Because of the sickness of the sister, the funeral of Alida Starbuck will be private at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon from the residence. Burial, Goshen cemetery. Friends are requested to omit flowers. SCHOOLMASTERS NAME OFFICERS Annual election of officers of the Wayne County Schoolmasters' club will be held at its meeting in the Y. M. C. A. Saturday noon, when the members will assemble for luncheon and to hear an after-dinner address by Rev. J. J. Rae, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. The present officers are: President, N. C. Heironimus; vice president, E. E. Oldaker of Cambridge City; secretary-treasurer. Superintendent C. O. Williams of Richmond. The sixty members of the organization will attend the Wayne County Teachers' Institute at the high school building.

GUN CHECKS STRUGGLE OF WOULD-BE ASSASSIN TO ESCAPE PATROLMAN

Hayes Epps, 38, a farm-r living near Chester, Ind., was arrested in Richmond late yesterday afternoon on a charge of having attempted to murder Mrs. Mary E. Goens, 26, a widow, living at Palestine, Darke county, O., last Sunday. Epps in infatuated with the woman, daughter of Amos Carpenter, a well known resident of Darke county. When she jilted - him, Epps, according to his statement to the police, decided that no one except himself "could have her." Although he shot twice with a . revolver at Mrs. Goens, as she was standing in her father's home putting on her hat to go to church, she was not injured. Both bullets came very, close to her, however. Wenger Pulls Revolver. Yesterday J. Carpenter, a brother of Mrs. Goens, came to Richmond and asked Chief Goodwin to assist in apprehending Epps. About 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon he was located at the YOUNG LLOYD-GEORGE GOES TO FRONT FAST This photograph of Captain Richard Lloyd-George, son of the British Minister of Munitions, David Lloyd-George, was made at the front and shows the young commander as he appeared at the head of his company. Captain Lloyd George Is 26 years of age and rose from the ranks to his present command. TAFT MAKES APPEAL FOR PEACE PROGRAM Ex-President Taft has written to the president of the Commercial club urging the club to co-operate in the movement to create sentiment among business men in favor of a rational plan for world wide peace to be worked out through international agreement after peace has been declared in Europe. Mr. Taft is president of the League to Enforce Peace and is urging, personj ally, commercial bodies throughout the country to support the league's platform. The Commercial club recently voted down a referendum sent out by the United States Chamber of Commerce asking the United States to take the iniative in the movement toward enforcing peace in the world. The proposals made in the letter of Mr. Taft are practically the same as these made in the referendum. JOHN SHIRK EXPIRES John Shirk of Tipton, Ind., son-in-law of S. E. Swayne of this city, president of the Swayne-Robinson Manufacturing company, died this morning in a Chicago hospital as a result of an operation performed to remove a gastric ulcer. Mr. Shirk married Miss Juliet Swayne about three years ago. He has a number of friends in Richmond who were shocked at the news of his unexpected death. Mrs. Stiirk is just recovering . from an illness which confined her in a hospital at Battle Creek, Mich., for over six months. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

North Eighth street railroad crossing, in a rig waiting for a train to pass. Epps tried to escape and in the scuffle Officer Vogelsong had his right hand painfully injured. Epps broke away from Vogelsong, when that Officer fell out of the rig, but stopped when Police Chauffeur Wenger pulled a revolver on him. After his arrest Epps made a complete confession to Chief Goodwin. He was taken to Greenville, O., today. He said before leaving that he would enter a plea of guilty to a charge of shooting with intent to kill and would throw himself on the mercy of the court. Epps now says that he Is very thankful that he was unsuccessful in carrying out his intentions. "I wouldn't harm a hair on that girl's head," he said. Epps escaped from Palestine Sunday without being seen by any memContinued On Page Six.

FRIENDS OFFER PASTORATE TO LYNN MINISTER Negotiations seeking the acceptance of the Rev. Thomas Sykes, of Lynn, Mass.. of the offer of the pastorate of the West Richmond Friends church. will be opened by a committee of which Charles E. Tebbetts is chairman, as a result of a decision reached at the monthly meeting last night. The meeting also went on record as "unalterably opposed to all attempts to increase materially the naval and military forces of the nation, and to take any steps looking to the introduction of military training in the public Bchools." The sentiment was first voiced by N. C. Heironimus, and with the endorsement of others attending the session, a record was made. The Rev. Mr. Sykes appointment to the West Richmond Friends church has been considered for some time. Definite proposals will be made to him by the committee. The Rev. Mr. Sykes is a native of England, and was formerly a teacher in Bloomlngdale academy. He has interested himself in organization of rural work while pastor at Lynn. He Is a comparatively young man, and preached at the Friends church during his attendance at the International conference of men Friends held here in October. HUGH TH. MILLER QUITS RACE FOR SENATE HONORS INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Dec. 10. In a letter addressed to Indiana Republicans Hugh Th. Miller, candidate for the Republican nomination for United States senator; now in a sanitarium at Saranac Lake, N. Y., anonunces the withdrawal of his candidacy. Mr. Miller states his action was taken on the advice of his physician who says the strain of campaigning would be too severe upon him. Mr. Miller adds however that assurance of his recovery within 60 days has been given by his physician. Mr. Miller has been suffering from lung trouble. Since It became known that Mr. Miller would enter the senatorial race his campaign has made satisfactory progress owing to the generous support from Republicans throughout the state. With his withdrawal comes the news that new candidates will enter the field. In this connection the names of Will Hays. G. O. P. state chairman, and Harry S. New, former national chairman are mentioned. And although Mr. New sometime ago announced he would not be a candidate it is believed the turn of affairs due to the withdrawal of Mr. Miller may induce him to reconsider his declination to run. Other senatorial candidates already in the race are James- E. Watson, Arthur R. Robinson and Walter Olds. HARVEY RICH DIES Harvey J. Rich, well known in Richmond, died at Wichita, Kan., November 29, after a short illness. Mr. Rich was 76 years old and his death was unexpected. He was the only son of Abijah and Didema Rich, who lived in this city for many years. Besides a large circle of frjends he leaves a wife and two daughters. Weather Forecast United States Report Cloudy with probably snow or rain tonight and Saturday. Warmer tonight. Temperature Noon 32 Yesterday Maximum 35 Minimum '. 20 Local Forecast Increasing cloudiness tonight. Saturday snow c- rain. Colder Sunday. General Conditions A storm of considerable size now covers the western portion of the United States and Is expected to reach this section late tonight or Saturday. W. E. Moore, Weather Forecaster.

WAR BULLETINS

ENTENTE COUNCIL MEETS. PUARIS, Dec. 10. The general war council of the entente allies held another session today with Lord Kitchener and Sir Edward Gray attending. No statement as to the aims of the council has yet been issued, but the International News Service was Informed by a high authority today that a complete agreement exists regarding the measures to be taken In the Balkans. Retirement of the allied troops on Salonika is part of the official plan. English troops are still pouring into the Greek port. REPORT SEA ENGAGEMENT. ATHENS, Dec. 10. Austrian and Italian naval squadrons are reported in advices received by diplomats here today to have been engaged In battle In the Adriatic sea on Thursday. No information as to the outcome has reached Athens. TURNS DOWN PEACE TALK. LONDON, Dec. 10. In all the capitals of the entente powers the peace talk of Dr. Von Bethmann-Hollweg, the German imperial chancellor met with stern rebuffs today. The attitude of the allied government is summed up in this laconic phrase: "We are determined to fight It out on this line if it takes ten years." BULGARS INVADE GREECE. SALONIKA, Dec. 10. Strong bands of Bulgarians irregulars have penetrated Greek territory it was officially stated today at the Macedonian headquarters of the French general staff. FAMINE IN SERVIA. ROME. Dec. 10. From 800,000 to 1,000,000 persons are dying of famine and pestilence. Men, women and children of all ages, driven from their homes by the invasion of their country, have taken refuge in Montenegro, Roumania and Greece. War has ravaged the country completely. BUMS WAY HOME TO SPEND HOLIDAY WITH HIS PARENTS The desire to be home for Christmas has too great an appeal to Otis Kitchin, 17, of Kansas City, Mo., and although he had traveled as far as Richmond on his way east, he agreed to return to his parents when funds were provided for him by the social service bureau. Young Kitchin was found begging on the streets yesterday and because he looked like an industrious boy, his case was brought to the attention of Secretary Melpolder by Rev. E. G. Howard, pastor of the First English Lutheran church, to whom he appealed for help. After a long talk with Mr. Melpolder, the boy finally confessed to having left home several weeks ago and "bumming" his way east. He told a conflict'ng story but finally confessed that he had robbed his parents of enough money to go to St. Louis. Telegrams were sent to his parents in Kansas City who wired immediately to make arrangements to send the boy home. They said they were poor and unable to send money for bis return but wanted him home for Christmas. The boy broke down when he heard the message from his mother but refused to accept any help from local people. After some persuasion, however, he agreed to accept enough money to return home and promised to repay the local bureau as soon as he arrived home. EDWARDS GOMES OUT FOR RECORDER'S JOB Joseph R. Edwards, machinist at the Wayne Works, for many years an active worker in the Republican organization in Richmond and Wayne county, has announced his candidacy for county recorder, subject to the Republican nomination at the March primaries. For twenty-five years EdI wards was connected with Gaar, Scott & Co., and has been with the Wayne' Works the last two years. Former Mayor W. W. Zimmerman at one time appointed him marketmaster, but after holding the office two weeks Edwards declined to accept the appointment because it was not sufficiently remunerative. There are a number of candidates for the office. I Edwards has already begun bis cam paign..

COMMIT' XMA5 TREE PLANNED FOR MILTON

MILTON, Ind.. Dec. 10. The Boosters' club has acted upon a suggestion of the president of the Cary club that this year the town hold a community Christmas and Christmas .tree, and committees have been appointed. A large tree at the school yard -'Il be decorated, and as current will be on at that time the tree will be lighted by electricity, and presents will be placed on the tree for all children of the township. The age limit Is 14 years and under. Presents are to be limited in price and may cost from 1 to 25 cents as the donor chooses. The thought that the committee wants to get before the public is that the presents shall be of about equal value, and not to exceed 25 cents. Parents are requested to keep this in mind, and if they wish to give their children gifts they are not to place more than one present for each, in order that all may be equal in the amount of presents given. Presents must be carefully wrapped

"WAR BRIDE" CITY GUTTED DYJHG FIRE Powder Plant City in Virginia Wiped Out With Loss of Property Valued at $1,000,000.

FACTORY IS SAVED 10,000 Persons Without Homes Seek Food, Shelter and Clothing in Nearby Towns and Districts. WAR BRIDE CITY GUTTED BY FIRE Monetary loss, $1,000,000 to $2.000.000. Three to five hundred buildings destroyed. Ten thousand people homeless. Banks, hotels, restaurants, business buildings and homes swept away. One looter lynched by fire-crated homeless foreigners. Gun fights between militia and looters. Four firemen injured. No loss to powder company. HOPEWELL, Va,, Dec. 10. Ruin and desolation reigned today while rescue parties searched for bodies in the embers of America's greatest "war bride." Hopewell, Va. Ten thousand people who yesterday found homes in the hundreds of flimsy shacks that made up the boom city were today homeless and destitute, seeking food and shelter among nelgnborinr towns. They lost their all In the blaze that swept away property valued at from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. Today and throughout the night the search for bodies among the ruins was varied by the sniping at looters by the militia. The sharp crack of the militia rifles sounded through the fireswept district, but no definite reports on casualties could be secured from the officers in charge. During the early part of last night a mob of frantic foreigners, mad at the loss of their homes. caDtured a nezro and haneed him to the' nearest tree. Four hours sufficed for the total destruction of the boom city, whose kaleldoscopts history equalled the traditions of Virginia City and the gold and silver boom camps of the last century. Where gamblers, gunmen and girls so lately held sway, all went up in flames and smoke, fanned by a brisk breeze. But at no time was the big powder plant near by. with Its tons of guncotton and other explosives, in any real danger, as when the names approached the high stockade surrounding the plant, a double row of build ing was dynamited and the fire check ed. The DuPont Power company, which owns the plant, suffered no loss The militia found $.100,000 in cash and securities in the ruins of the Hopewell and the Farmers' and Mechanics' banks. It was removed under heavy guard. AGED GOAL DEALER, WILLIAM DICKS, DIES William Dicks. 112 North Seventh street, a retired coal and lumber dealer, known affectionately by hundreds of Richmond citizens as '-Billy." diet this morning at his home, a victim of Bright's disease, which he contracted just a week ago. He was 71 years old last Tuesday. He had been in poor health for about two years. No members of his immediate family survive him. His wife died about six years ago. They had no children. At one time Mr. Dicks was known as the largest man In Richmond, weighing over three hundred pounds. At the time of his death Mr. Dicks only weiphed 135 pounds. He retired from business about fifteen years ago, after having operated a coal and lumber business on North A street, between Fifth and Sixth streets, for over forty years. He was a successful business man and leaves quite a good sized estate. Funeral arrangements have not been made. and tied and plainly labeled, so that Santa in giving them out will not be at a loss to discipher the name of the child for whom the present is mean. When you bring presents, hand them to the committee on or before December 20, as the committee will have much to do to see that all are provided for. If you wish to provide for some other child than your own. get the present and follow the directions given and the committee will see that the child gets it. There will be some people In fancy dress and a Santa Claus, and a parade with a band and Christmas Carols. A bonfire that will heat the ground will be there, and the committee will serve refreshments. For further Information Inquire of the committee, which Is composed of Mrs. Oliver Wallace. Mrs. Henry Larson, Mrs. Cullen Squler, Rev. M. S. Taylor, Charles Ferguson and Prof. L. E. Thompson