Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 40, Number 311, 11 December 1915 — Page 1

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STEEN TELLS HOW "BOOZE" WAS DESTROYED Hagerstown Law and Order League Wants Information as to Fate of Commandeered Beer.

SEWER GETS BOOTY Raptured Contents of Blind Tiger Now Mixing With Muddy Waters of Whitewater River. Curiosity got the best of the members of the Law and Order league of Hagerstown and the president of the league, Fred Chelon, was instructed to write a letter to Sheriff Steen demanding a sworn statement on what disposition vas made of the liquor secured in the raid on the 'blind tiger" of Dick Hlvorfl. Steeu made a prompt reply, for this morning he issued a sworn statement to the effect that forty dozen bottles of beer, ten dozen bottles of "tonic" had been emptied down the sewer at the court house Thursday afternoon In the presence of at least ten witnesses and "not a drop was consumed in any other way." The slot machine, which was also obtained in the raid, is under lock and key at the court nouse awaiting disposition by the court, according to Steen's statement. Booze Smells Strong. There would have been no question In the minds of the Hagerstowti citizens If any of them had been in the court house Thursday afternoon and even Friday morning. The fifty bottles of beer which were emptied singly by Steen and Lynn Swain, custodian of the court house, made the court house smell like a brewery for hours afterward. - Carbolic acid was used by the custodian to destroy the odor but It was of little avail. This was the largest consignment of liquor that has been confiscated by the authorities for many years. The following letter as received by the sheriff this morning from the Law and Order League: Dec S, 11)15. Al Steen, Sheriff Dear Sir: At a rousing meeting of the Law and Order League in Jefferson township held In the council room of this place, the following motion was moved, seconded and passed without a dissenting voice. "Moved that we request the sheriff of Wayne county, Ind., to make to the Law and Order league of Jefferson township a written sworn statement within three days of the disposition of the slot machine and the liquor taken In the raid on Dick Elvord's "blind tiger', October 30, 1915. (Signed) Fred Chelan, Pres. EARLHAM TO PICK ORATOR FOR CONTEST The annual oratorical contest to select Earlham's representative In the state oratorical contest will be selected this evening from the following aspirants: Marlanna Dickinson, "Spirit of Peace"; Don B. Snyder, "Military Education in Schools"; F. Janney Hutton, "Spirit of the South"; Lloyd Reath, "Minimum Wage J" Music will be furnished by Mary Lovell Jones and Mable Neff. The contest begins at 7:30 o'clock at Lindley hall. The judges are Professors Lindley, Cadbury and Hole.

GREECE DEMOBILIZES TROOPS AT SALONIKA AT DEMAND OF ENTENTE

PARIS, Dec. 11. Greece has yielded to the demands of the allies; a large part of the Hellenic army will be demobilized; withdrawal of Greek troops now In the region of Salonika will begin at once. This information came to Paris in a semi-official dispatch from Athens today. The decision of the Greek government is said to have been reached after ministers of the entente powrs had given notice that all Greek ports would be blockaded unless the allies were assured of complete liberty of military action. New demands said to have taken the nature of an ultimatum were presented at Athens Friday. These insisted upon the withdrawal of the Greek forces concentrated at Salonika. With Greece hesitating as to whether it should loin the entente or the central

FUNERAL OF SHIRK TO BE HELD AT TIPTON

Arrangements have been made to hold an interurban car at Elwood, Ind., in order that Richmond friends who want to attend the funeral of John Shirk at Tipton at 10 o'clock Monday morning may make connections. Those who desire to attend the services may leave Richmond at 6:30 o'clock Monday morning over the Pennsylvania railroad for Elwood, where the interurban car can be taken at 8:57 o'clock. Services will be held at 10 o'clock Monday morning at the residence in Tipton. Interment will be made in Crown Hill cemetery in Indianapolis, Monday afternoon. Mr. Shirk died in a Chicago hospital Friday morning as a result of an operation to remove a gastric ulcer. He is a son-in-law of S. E. Swayne of Richmond. PETITION ASKS FOR NEW CITY MARKET HOUSE A petition for a new and modern municipal market, signed by thirteen citizens, was received by the board of public works today. "Personally I am very favorable to such a project," Board President Eavis said, "but the board will take no action in this matter until Mr. Marlatt, one of our members, is able to return to his duties." Mr. Bavis further stated that he favored erecting a new market house on the site of the present bullt'ing, South Sixth and A street. "I think a new market house in that location would prove an incentive for a building boom on South Sixth street, and it would greatly Improve the business district by eliminating the old buildings on the first block of South Sixth street, be said. "I also think very favorably of the suggestion of providing a municipal hall on the second floor of the proposed new market house. Richmond needs such a place. A more modern and capacious market would also attract many more produce dealers." Urges Claims of Market. In the petition filed today the board is urged to "consider the question of f now or improved market house, and more up-to-date facilities for both producers, sellers and purchasers." We do most sincerely and earnestly desire that your honorable body take up the matter," the petition continues, " and give it careful consideration and free discussion, and then act for the best interests of the public. "Our observation has led us to believe that wherever municipal markets have been established in towns and cities they have been productive of much benefit to the public at large. Properly constructed and conducted on broad lines they have materially reduced the cost of living and have given patrons satisfaction in every way. "When this project is taken up by your honorable body many new Ideas will come up, for in the counsel of many there is wisdom." The petition is signed by John Foster, Edgar Iliff. Jones & Williams, O. G. Whelan, E A. Feltman, John C. Bayer, F. J. Bayer, M. C. Bentiam, W, H. Luring and G. G. Ferling. ROE WILL ADDRESS CHRISTIAN CHURCH Clifford G. Roe, who speaks at the Y. M. C. A. meeting Sunday afternoon will deliver an address at the First Christian church Sunday evening on "A New Conscience and an Ancient Evil." powers its military forces were a source of danger to the allied troops while at SalonikaIn view of the official admission that the Anglo-French troops in Servia had fallen back toward Salonika, the news from Athens relieved the tense anxiety that had been felt here for many hours. The war council of the allies held another session today. It is reported that the entente nations will simplify greatly the problems which confronted the allies. ORDERS DEMOBILIZATION. Athens, Dec. 11. At a cabinet meeting today it was decided to grant requests made by the entente ministers relating to the demobilization of the Greek forces now at Salonika, according to an announcement issued to the Athens newspapers.

COAT OF ICE CAUSES MANY ACCIDENTS TO RESIDENTS IN CITY

When Richmond citizens awoke this morning they discovered that for the first time this winter streets and sidewalks were covered with a sheeting of treacherous ice, which played havoc throughout the day. Reports were received early this afternoon of four horses having been killed by falls. A number of persons were bruised and slightly injured by falls. At an early hour a street car breezing along on ice-covered rails collided with a tank wagon of the Indian Oil company on the National road, west, near Earlham college. The horses were slightly injured, but the driver and passengers on the stjeet car escaped without injuries. The wagon was considerably smashed up, and the car was sllgthly damaged. The trolleywlre opposite the old

Fresh From Country, Boy Sees Big Lights

Russell Watson, a very much bewildered country-bred lad who lives near Columbus City, Ind., is hopeful that the vice president of the United States, Thomas Riley Marshall, will help him out of the trouble he found himself emerged In, when he awoke in city jail this morning with a dark brown taste and a violent headache. Russell, anxious for a peep into the big world outside of Whitley county, wandered from the shelter of the parental home three weeks ago and got as far as Cincinnati. There he succumbed to temptation and yesterday, while dazed from the effects of over-indulgence In Queen City brew, purchased a railroad ticket to Brighton, O., under the impression that he was obtaining fare the old home town, Columbia City. Russell's next error was to board the wrong train from which he was evicted when it arrived in Richmond. Proves His Residence. This morning the young fellow was arraigned in city court and to prove he actually was a product of Whitley county he recited the names of practically all the residents of that county.

DODDRIDGE WILL SUPPORT HOELSCHER'S CANDIDACY FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY

Mordecai Doddridge, who becomes president of the board of county commissioners the first of the year, said today that he probably would support Gustave Hoelscher for county attorney next year if Mr. Hoelscher will accept the appointment. Both Doddridge and Hoelscher have been Progressives although Doddridge said this morning that, his support of Hoelscher was solely due to the fact that he believed him to be the best fitted man for the position. Gath Freeman, Republican, and Joshua Allen, Democrat, are understood to be candidates for the county office. Because of the fact that the board is composed of men of all three parties, a lively fight is expected for the position. Neither Mr. Seaney nor Mr. Cheesman have committed them MENDENHALL DIRECTS NORTH END MISSION Prof. W. O. Mendenhall of Earlham college, was named president of the administrative board which will supervise the management of the affairs of the Fourteenth Street Mission, placing it upon a permanent paying basis, at the regular meeting of ministers and laymen held in the Y. M. C. A. last night. The other officers selected are: Vice-president, Miss Lillie Drifmeyer; secretary, Darrell Thomas; treasurer, L. H. Bunyan. The officers will meet on Monday night at the Y. M. C. A. to appoint committees to have charge of various phases of the work of the mission's activities. The administrative board is now represented with ministers and laymen from twelve Richmond churches. Other churches are expectet. to join the movement. The board will meet quarterly and its next session will be held on January 3.

Country club site broke about 9 o'clock just as a traction car passed. Pulling on rubber boots the conductor swept the ends of the dangling live wire off the road. Horses owned by John Getz, groceryman, the Stanley Plumbing and Electric company and by Matt Schell fell and killed themselves. A horse was also killed in West Richmond, but the name of the owner was not learned. Traffic Delayed. Some trouble was experienced by the telephone and telegraph companies by wires falling under their burden of ice. Nearly every railroad train and traction car was late In arriving in Richmond this forenoon. Those who profited most from the sleet were blacksmiths. All of them Continued On Page Three.

"Who is the greatest man that ever lived in Columbia City?" asked Prosecutor Reller. "Vice President Marshall. Thomas Riley Marshall," replied Watson, enthusiastically. "And I bet he would get me out of this trouble if he knew about it. I know him better than he knows me, but he knows my old man, Al Watson, real well. My old man is a farmer." "You think Vice President Marshall is a great man?" the prosecutor inquired. "You bet I do," answered young .Watsotl. "Be lenient, your honor, do not fine him,". Reller pleaded. "No relation to Jim Watson, are you?" the court questioned 6ternly. "No sir, never heard of him. He don't live in Columbus City," replied Watson. "Wall, I'll take your case under advisement then," said the mayor. 'Til find out what your father wants done with you." "You might ask Mr. Marshall about me," Watson suggested earnestly as the mayor left the room. selves as to whom they will support for the office of county attorney. "I will not support Hoelscher because he is a Progressive," said Doddridge today, "but because he has shown himself to be an efficient man for the office. He is well versed in county business and I do not believe in changing merely for the sake of making a change." Doddridge and Cheesman, the two commissioners who "hold over" will hold a conference with William Seaney, the newly elected Democratic member, to discuss the appointments for next year. Mr. Seaney has attended several meetings of the commissioners for the purpose, as he says, of "getting onto the ropes." He will assume his duties the first meeting in January when Albert Anderson, Progressive, retires. BRITISH SHIP AFIRE RETURNS TO NEW YORK NEW YORK, Dec. 11. Fire broke out on board the British steamer Tyningham shortly after the vessel had sailed today for Queenstown today, with a cargo of sugar, and the steamer put back to port. As the Tyningham passed quarantine on her way Into the harbor it was flying the Signal "N. H," which means "on fire; want assistance." The Tyningham is a tramp freighter of 2,400 tons and carries no wireless apparatus. She arrived her December 4 from Bermuda. A blaze was discovered in the ship's cargo while she was getting it aboard at her dock several days ago, and it j was thought that smouldering freight might have been carried along. -

JOSIAH GILBERT ANSWERS CALL OF DEATH ANGEL Paralysis Ends Life of Old Pioneer, Formerly Prominent Shoe Merchant of This City.

SERVED THROUGH WAR In Business Here Thirty-five Years, Retiring in 1893, to Devote His Time to Farming. Josiah B. Gilbert, aged 75, retired j shoe merchant, Civil war veteran and a highly respected citizen of Richmond, died at his home, 102 North Fifteenth street, this morning at 7:45 o'clock after a four-weeks illness resulting from a stroke of paralysis. His health declined since last May when, after hia return from California, he suffered his second stroke of paralysis. He had been bedfast since he fell in the rear yard at his home' four weeks ago, when the third stroke was sustained. For thirty-five years Mr. Gilbert was owner of a shoe business at 820 Main street, where Sol Frankel's haberdashery is now located. During that time he became well acquainted with people living in the county, as well as In Richmond. Retires in 1893. He retired from active business affairs In 1893 to devote his time to his farm on the Williamsburg pike. He sold and bought a great number of cattle. - - - ' - 1 Mr. Gilbert was born in Hopewell, Ind., and moved to Richmond when he was about 18 years old. He was first employed as a clerk in a grocery store owned by "Matty" Peterson, where Eggemeyer's grocery is now located, at the corner of Fourth and Main streets. For two years he owned a grocery, but gave up that business to deal in shoes. Enters Army. With the outbreak of the Civil war Mr. Gilbert enlisted at Dublin, and was later transferred to the regular army where he served in the EightyFourth Indiana regiment, Company C. He served throughout the war as a private, with the exception of time he was in charge of a troop train. The most notable engagement in which he fought was the battle of Chlckamauga. Mr. Gilbert, was a member of the Knights of Pythias and Sol Meredith Post, G. A. R. He Is survived by his widow, Mary Gilbert, and two sons, H. W. Gilbert and Warner Gilbert. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence. The Rev. H. S. James, pastor of the U. B. church, officiating. Interment in Earlham cemetery. DEFENSE ADVOCATES BEGIN ACTION WORK Dr. L. F. Ross, who was chairman at the mass meeting held in the interest! of advocating a stronger defense program, appointed the following commit tee to report at a meeting next week t regarding the advisability of joining either one of the two defense leagues organized In this city: Dr. George R. Hays, chairman: Paul Comstock; Bur ton Carr; I. B. Arnold and C. E. Thomason. The committee will hold a meeting within the next few days and will call for another mass meeting next week at which time an organization will take place. The resolutions to be sent to the congressmen at Washington asking them to support the defense program, are being signed freely by local citizens. The resolutions will be forwarded next Tuesday. Weather Forecast United States Report Snow or rain tonight and Sunday. Colder southwest portion. Temperature Noon 10 Yesterday Maximum St Minimum 17 Local Forecast Rain turning to snow tonight or Sunday. Brisk and high shifting winds. General Conditions The present storm is moving slowly and now covers the entire Mississippi Valley and is causing rain, sleet and snow. Zero weather in Southwestern Canada and Ontario. Another storm is moving Into the United States from North Pacific and will reach here next week. ? W, E. Moore, Weather Forecaster.

MOREL IS CANDIDATE FOR TREASURER JOB Albert Morel, a well-known Richmond man, announced today that he would once more be a candidate for the Republican nomination for county treasurer. Mr. Morel was the nominee of his party for that office during the last campaign but went down to defeat before the Progressive landslide. Joseph Peltz, for several years one of the most popular members of the staff of rural route carriers working out of the Richmond postoffice, is considering entering the race for the Republican nomination for county recorder. Peltz Is one of the victims of the recent postal order which swept Republicans out of the rural mail delivery service in Wayne county.

EPPS REGRETS TRYING TO KILL HIS SWEETHEART Hayes Epps. a farmer living near Chester, Ind.. who was arrested yesterday in Richmond on a warrant of shooting with intent to kill his sweetheart, Mrs. Mary Goens. at Palestine, O., last Sunday, was taken to Greenville yesterday afternoon by Chief Goodwin, who surrendered him to the custody of the sheriff of Darke county. "Epps has retained Attorney B. C. Robbins to defend him," Chief Goodwin said today, "but he wants to be tried at once so that he can plead guilty and throw himself on the mercy of the court. He told me yesterday that he did not believe he was right in his mind when he shot at Mrs. Goens. He said he had been having mental trouble ever since he bad typhoid fever several years ago. Epps . was in a melancholy mood yesterday. He said words could not express how regretful he was. He said he would marry Mrs. Goens any time, if she would have him. then added, with tears In his eyes, that he supposed he had "queered" himself with her forever. "I must have imagined that she turned me down," Epps remarked. "Not long ago I got a letter from her saying that she had not pilted me." NEW ENTERS RACE FOR U. S. SENATOR INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Dec. 11. Following the announcement of the with-! drasval of Hugh Th. Miller as a candidate for the Republican nomination for United States senator, Harry S. New in a letter addressed to the public today announced his candidacy for the nomination. HONEST "BEGGAR" REFUNDS 2 CENTS; CONSCIENCE HURT Honest men still live even if they do come in the form of beggars, which the following letter will attest: Mtincie. Ind.. Dec. 7, 1915. Prop. Restaurant Penn. R. R. Station, Richmond, Ind. Dear Sir Enclised find two cents (.02) balance due on breakfast which I received Monday morning last at five o'clock. Thanking y-u in advance for your kindness and generosity, I remain. Yours truly, "A BEGGAR."

HENRY COUNTY FAVORS JUDGE COMSTOCK'S RAGE FOR G. 0. P. fJOOTATIOH

Judge D. W. Comstock of this city, i has just returned from NeW Castle, nis preliminary invasion or tnat city , In the interests of his candidacy for j the Republican nomination for repn i sentative in congress. Notwithstanding that New Castle is j the home of P. J. Lynch, Republican j congressional nominee last year and a j candidate for the same nomination' SEflfn this rMr Iuri?f lnmRtolc waq ! most cordially received by New Castle Republicans. According to the New Castle Courier, one of the leading Republi n newspapers of the Sixth district. Judge Comstock was informed by many people he called upon that he could depend upon them to support his candidacy. Many influential Henry county party leaders, it is understood, believe Judge Comstock has an excellent chance of carrying Henry county at the Republican primary. They recall the fact that Lynch carried the "Minty

ALLIES GLOOMY OVER REVERSE ON SERB SOIL Sofia Officially Announces Anglo-French Troops Falling Back From Southern Servia to Greek Territory. BULLETIN. SOFIA. Dec. H. It is officially announced by the Bulgarian war office that the Anglo-French troops in soutoern Serbia began falling back toward the Greek frontier WeHnetulav

evere rear guard actions have been rougnt between the Bulgars and the allies. LONDON, Dec. 11. Development In the Balkans during the last twentyfour hours picture the darkest, gloomiest situation for the Anglo-French allies since the Germans, Austro-Hun-garians and Bulgarians began their great drive through Servia. Cause of Gloom. Chief of the developments were: 1. Teutonic allies now reported to have 1.000.000 men In the Balkans to smash any force that the entente powers may send against them. 2. A German army under General von Gallwitz is reported to have occupied Bievgell, on the Greek frontier, the town where the Salonika railway passes from Greece to Servian territory. 3. With the departure of the AngloFrench forces from Servia. as reported in Berlin, fighting is said to have shifted to Greek soil. 4. Paris dispatches to the Mall declare there is absolutely no foundation for the rumors that the allies may withdraw from the Balkins. 5. As reinforcements continue to arrive at Salonika, the British and French troops are rushing the work of building fortifications on Greek EOil. 6. Allies again, pressing Greece to give a favorable answer to their demands as victories for Germanic forces arouse fears that Greece and Rou mania may both be influenced to throw their support to the central powers. HEIGHWAY SEEKING SUPPORT FOR RACE Frank F. lieighway, superintendent of the Lake county schools and candidate for the Republican nomination for state superintendent of public instruction, spent yesterday In Richmond calling upon Republican party workers. Mr. lieighway says he has been all over the state and that he is much pleased over the Republican outlook. VILLA AGAIN ELUDES FORCES OF CARRANZA EL PASO. Tex.. Dec. 11. General Villa has eluded the Carranza forces seeking his capture. He arrived at Madera early today and immediately got Into communication with Juarez, his base of operations. Despite the collapse of his Senora campaign. Villa declared his Intention of carrying on the conflict with Carranza. "My plan," he said, "is to coin twenty or thirty million silver pesos taken out of Chimauhua owned by Americans, since their government has recognized Carranza. Let the American government complain to Carranza If we take silver which really belongs to our people." at the general elections last year by only a hundred odd votes, running way behind the rest of his ticket. The New Castle Courier has also been giving Judge Comstock's candidacy cordial consideration, and It lit recalled by New Castle Republicans that last year the Courier was quli lukewarm in Its support of the Lynch candidacy. What Courier Says. Announcement of Judge Comstock's visit to New Castle, occupied practically all the space in the lead column of the Courier yesterday and It also published a cut or the Richmond Jurist. In part the Conrler article reads The judge is widely known among the Henry county G. O. S. leaders and it was almost homelike for Llm to be among them again. Regarding the outlook for his success In tbe primaries, thp judge was very optimistic. He stated that be bad been in several al IContinued On Page Three.

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