Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 40, Number 314, 15 December 1915 — Page 9

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, WEDNESDAY, DSC. it, i 15'

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CELLARS REQUESTS COIIFEflEllGE VilTII GOr.ir.'ERCIAL CLUB . A. conference between the Insurance committee of the ' Commercial ' etab tad Mr. Sellers, bead of the Sellers

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OlSil V TO t; OF AUSTBII A eiPEeTEB BY UILSOH Sketches from Life By Tomplo TOfJOGHT

Mtfnar hnmn will k wtmrn Thtwi.

day. accordms to Secretary B. if.

Haas who received 4 letter from Mr. Cellars today stating that he will be bere next vreek itopntae; off on nil

wet to borne from Gotambue, 0, Several creeks ago tyr. Belters was asfeed to confer with the local committee but

the time was never arranged. Since that time the insurance committee baa

refused to accept the proposition of Sellers to place Richmond in Glaaa 1 and the club at its meetlnw Monday

evening accepted the report of the Insurance committee encouraging the formation of mutual companies for protection against fire losses.

The purpose of Mr. Sellers voluntary visit to this city is not known. The Insurance committee, however, wilt tnstst upon the position that Rich

mond busiaeee men are deserving of

better recpgnltien in fixing we fire- in

surance-rates. '' --

6. 0. P. CANDIDATES

ENGAGE QUARTERS

CHICAGO, Dec. 1&-Flve-candidates for the Republican nomination for the presidency engaged headquarters at

the' Congress hotel by telegraph within twelve hours of the national commit

tee's decision to bold the big oonven

tion in Chicago. - i The five area For

mer Vice President Fairbanks of In

diana, Senator Burton of Ohio, Sena

tor 'Sherman' ot Illinois, Senator Weeks of Massachusetts and Senator Smith

of Michigan. Twenty state committee? today telegraphed for rooms at various hotels. The New York dele

gation asked for ninety roams. The

convention . will . be held in. the Coli

seum June 7. An echo of the 1912

battle in the same building may be staged as well. William Howard Taft la coining as dels gate from Connecticut

and Theodore Roosevelt has been offered an honor seat with the New York delegation.

FAMILY REHEARSES DOMESTIC TROUBLES

A ceruel to r. '::tir-;;ullinE contest on Main otrest Saturday evening between; Mrs, lloy Stikleuther and Mrs. Joe Walkxa was rehearsed before Prosecutor Reller and Chief Goodwin ti ls morning. After the two belligerents had agreed to bury the hatchet it was decided not to prosecute charges gainst them, ' Stikeleather accompanied bis mother, Mrs. Bowers, and Mrs. Wallace to the skating rink Saturday night Later Mrs. Stikeleather put in an appearance and became very angry when she discovered her husband. Later she met Mrs. Wallace on Main street and accused her of trying to 'steal" Stike-

limner, ii um not lane Mrs. suKeleather long to get her fingers into Mrs. Wallace's hain George Bishop, truant officer, parted the two women.

SOUTH SIDERS READY FOR SOCIAL MEETING

Preliminary to the celebration by members of the South Side Improvement association at the headquarters In the South Side park Thursday evening the board of directors of the organization will meet tonight to complete plans for the event. A general social time will be had at the celebration tomorrow night A lighted and decorated Christmas tree will be a feature of the entertainment. Adolph Bllckweder will preside at tonight's meeting. The meeting is for men exclusively.

SEND KIT8 FOR SOLDIERS

CHICAGO, Dec. 16 Two thousand kits for wounded French soldiers have been prepared by Chicago society women and were ready for shipment oday.

Tliis French Heroine Is a of Arc

MUt EMILLIENB MO&BAU. derotae of- the recapture of Loos, has teea awarded a military medal by mace, tor acts of bravery which the Frtach people say are paralleled only by the history ot Joan of Arc During the agattng attendant upon the recaptore ot Loos by the Allies, . MUe. Moreeu killed two Germans with a pistol and later Mew -three aore wit g hand grenade which she borrowed' from a 'French sergeant. The Oenaaas' were firing on her heme, which, ehe had coaverted into a rsLald hospital for the soldiers of the Allies. ' ,

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WASHIKOTON, Dee. uBtrte'l reply to the Amertaaa demand that the staking ef the Aneooa be disavowed was expected to be handed to Ambassador Penfletd to Vienna today. Officials were inclined to believe that it would be conciliatory in tone because of pressure being ' brought to bear by Germany. But It was made plain at both the White Houae and the state department that it it is of a temporising character it will be satisfactory. Any claim that Austria was not fully advised of the. position taken by the United

States In its discussions with Germany on submarine warfare will not bo ac

cepted.

The poaltlonutilned In the Ancona

note that Austria was fully aware of

all of the facta In the negotiations will

be adhered to It Is officially stated.. Bo far as all other matters affect

tng Austria art concerned, including the statua of Baron Zwiedlnek, . the

charge here, and Consul General Ton

Nuber in New York, it is stated that they will be held in abeyance pend

ing the settlement of the Issues raised

In the Ancona case.

CLEWS EHTERTAIIIS

CHICAGO BOOKERS

NEW YORK, Dec IB. The Chicago

boomers who secured , the Republican convention for Chicago arrived in New

York today from Washington, With them came other, boomers from Texas,

who vainly tried to get the Democratic

MMtttanttnn for Dallas. William Hale

Thompson, mayor of Chicago, headed

the delegation that came in touay.

Henry Clews, the Wall street hanker, nnneared aooik afterward, end took the

entire delegation In tow. After showing them all the financial district he

was host at luncheon in weir nonor ai the Bankers' club.. .

i .'. PATRIARCH TO VISIT

OOD FELLOWS UHMM

fimnd Master McBeth and Grand

Patriarch Fred Stewart of the Odd

Fellows,, and their families will attend a social Monday evening. December 20. according to announce

ment made today By ir. n. a. Chattin. Notice of the social has

been sent out to members or Whitewater lodge No. 41. Herman No. 199, Woodward No. 212: Hennania Rebek-

ah No. 25, Eden Rebekah No. 30, Or

iental Encampment No. 28.

SELLS SEALS III P. 0.

Until Christmas the Red Cross seals will be offered for sale In tbe lobby ot the post office by Miss Bessie Raines who will superintend the booth under the auspices of the Domestic Science association. Mlsa Raines will be at her post from 10 o'clock until 6 o'clock.

TENNESSEE HOLDS PRIMARY

MEMPHIS. Tenn.. Dec. 16 In the Democratic senatorial primary being held today. Congressman K. D. McKellar claims he will defeat M. R. Patterson by 15.000 votes. Rain throughout the state Is causing a light Vote.

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CONVICTED CHIEF ASKS NEW TRIAL

CHICAGO, Dec. 16 John J. Halpin, suspended chief of the Chicago Detective Bureau, convicted by a jury last night of taking a bribe fo prbtect clairvoyant swindlers, will appear in the criminal court Saturday for the hearing of a motion for a new trial. If a second trial is refused he will be sentenced to serve from one to five years in Jollet prison He was convicted of taking $500 from Barney Bertscne, head of a clairvoyant trust.

INSANE MAN ON RAMPAGE

BRAZIL, Ind., Dec. 15. Jacob Barra, said to be demented, has held local authorities who sought to arrest him on an insanity warrant, at bay for several days, and still remains secure in his stronghold. Barra, with a shotgun in hand, may be seen from day to day standing at the window of his home, ever on the alert to warn some wouldbe intruder that to cross the treshhold means Instant death. Barra's brother called on him Sunday, but was warned that if he attempted to take his gun away from him he would be shot. Barra was at one time an inmate of the Southeastern Hospital for the Insane.

Hansche. It is considered a distinct honor to be associated with the national commander and a badge has been forwarded to him. The national commander Is located at Cincinnati. Mr. Hansche will, probably be-called upon to assist in organization work In Indiana.

SALOON 1ST ENDS LIFE.

CHICAGO, Dec. 15. Jealousy was given by the police today as the motive for Mikulas Dudacak, a saloonkeeper, slashing his young wife and

killing himself with a. butcher. knifeJ

Mrs. Dudacak is not expected to re"Tr. Pb is 38 and her husband was 60 years old. '

CHRISTMAS GIFTS LADIES' AND MEN'S CLOTHING AT REDUCED PRICES LIBERAL CREDIT THE GLOBE

533 MAIN STREET.

VD Isf THEATRE lea 1 I W Main and Bth TONIGHT Big 3-Reel All Star Feature "GILDED YOUTH"

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TODAY Metro. Film. A Thrilling Romance cf the Great 8 how World EDMUND BREESE In "THE SHOOTING OF DAN McGREW From the Poem by Robt. Service

FRIDAY FLORENCE REED in

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They Called Her "The Destroying Angel" No one could withstand her charm and beauty and, by a curious fateDeath always sought ber victims All but one How be triumphed over adversity conquered the Grim Reaper and finally won that angel, shorn of ber destructive power, for himself, makes a film story of extraordinary strength!MABEL TRUNNELLE

MARC MAC DERMOTT IN EDISON'S . "THE DESTROYING I ANGEL" will delight, entertain, ' thrill and amuse you .... "The Destroying Angel" Is. a film adaptation of Louis Joseph Vance's remarkable story of the stage. Not to see it Is to miss an intellectual relish. -

HANSCHE APPOINTED AIDE TO COMMANDER

William- H. Hansche, prominent member of the Sons of Veterans, was appointed aide on the staff of .the commander-in-chief, A. E. B. Stephenson. The appointment was made, according to the letter received today because of the past services of Mr."

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For 50c. Wide fancy border, pink, blue gold or lavender with white center board stripe, pink, blue, lavender and gold fancy checked also heavy ribbed in fancy striped. Wash cloths to match 6c and 10c. Wash cloths to match 5c and 10c. Guest size to match, 25c. TOWEL SETS $1.69. Box of six Turkish towels to match packed in a special Christmas box. 2 wash cloths, 2 face towels,' 2 bath towels. Jewelry Section This department Is full of all the new novelties in this line: Lavalllers, Broaches, Lingerie Clasps, Bar Pins, Cuff Pins. Ear Drops, Men's Links, Scarf Pine and Tie Clasps ranging in price from 25c to (1.50. You will be surprised at the beautiful things offered. Special 50c and 25c. DRESSER SETS $1.00. Embroidered scalloped edge dresser scarf with pin cushion slip to match. Pink, blue and gold. SCARFS 66e. New Cretone colored scarps with lace edge. BODICE OF SILK CREPE OE CHINE, $1.00. A dainty gift for a woman thatlikes pretty things. Trimmed in lace and embroidered crepe; white or flesh color; with or without ! lace sleeve. CORSET COVERS, 50c, 75c, $1.00. Special line of - Christmas gifts; trimmed front and back; with or without lace Bleeve. . ' GOWNS, 98c. The prettiest we have ver seen ; slip-over style; made of fine quality of nainsook; trimmed with lace and embroidered organdie.

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. One case "cotton . blankets, extra, value, 64x76, tan' and grey; $1.25 value, 89c

EXTRA SPECIAL Ten pieces of our- special All Silk Crepe de Chene. in a full yard wide cloth, in every wanted shade, including Ivory, Cream, Pink, Light Blue, Nile, Maize, Apricot. Lavender, Copen, Black. This we feel will be one of the most popular cloths in our entire collection for the holiday trade, a cloth that would be considered cheap at $1.25 a yard. Christmas Silk Sale, yard $1.00. ' FOR 25c Ten pieces of our yard wide Chiffon Silk. This cloth is being used for any number of purposes. It comes in a full ltpe of dark or light shades, Including both black or white. . A cloth that can be washed and not lose its lustre or color. Christmas Silk Sale, yard 25c. GEORGETTE CREPES These goods still continue in favor and we are offering a complete line of shades. We show a beautiful 40-inch heavy cloth, which we can recommend to our trade that will give perfect satisfaction. Christmas Silk Sale, yard $150. CHIFFON CLOTH Have you seen our Never Tare Chiffon Cloth. This cloth has been' tried and proven to be absolutely satisfactory. We show it in twenty different shades. The width is full 40 inches. Christmas Silk Sale, yard $1.00. - FOR 69 CENTS One counter of 23 to 27-Inch Fancy Silks in Taffetas, Messalines and Silk Serges, in a line of styles sulta- , ble for waists or dresses, in a good range of colors. .These goods- were formerly sold at $1.00 to $L25 a yard, but on account of the broken assortment we have decided to move them quick. Christmas 811k Sale, yard, 69c. SILKS FOR WAISTS We just received a large shipment of Fancy Silks, suitable for waists. In this line you will find Plaids. Checks, Stripes, Warp Prints, etc.. in all the newest weaveB and colors. They are full 36 inches wide and on account of the width will not require many yards to make a waist A pattern of one of these will be just the thing for your friend's Christmas present. Christmas Silk Sale, $1.50.

BLACK SILK SECTION Black Silks always play an important part in the holiday trade and we are offering some exceptional values. We mention only a few of the many special numbers. '36-inch Black Messallne, a regular 11.00 value, Christmas Silk Sale. 79c yard. 26-inch Black Silk Poplin, a regular 79c value. Christmas Silk Sale, 6Se yard. ' 86-lnch Black Silk Taffeta, a regular $1.00 value. Christmas Silk Sale, 79c yard. 36-inch Black Silk Peau de Sole, a regular $1.25 value; Christmas 8ilk Sale. 89e yard. 40-lnch Black Satin Duchess, a regular $2.00 value; Christmas Silk Sale. 91.19 yard. 8-tnch Black Soft Iftnlsh Chiffon Taffeta, a regular fl.25 value; Christmas Silk Sale. 98c yard. 36-inch Black Soft Finish Peau de Cygne, a regular $1.26 value. Christmas Silk Sale. 98c yard. 86-inch Black Silk and Wool Poplin, a regular $1.00 value; Christmas Silk Sale. 79c yard. 40-inch Black Crepe de Chene. a regular $1.69 value; Christmas 811k Sale, $1.29 yard.

CHIFFON TAFFETA We are offering a beautiful yard wide soft finish Chiffon Taffeta In a full line of both the dark and light shades, a cloth that will give absolute satisfaction and usually sells at $125 a yard. Christmas Silk 8a le, yard 98c - . -SILK POPLINS We offer our entire line of yard wide Silk and Wool Poplin in every wanted shade, with plenty of the new blues and greens;' also black; a cloth that is cheap at $1.00. Christmas Silk Sale, yard 79c SHIRTING SILKS We were fortunate in securing a beautiful line of the New Spring Shirtings. These goods are all silk and are sun and tub proof. The width is 82 inches and are just the thing for Women's Waists and Men's Shirts. A waist pr shirt of one of these new silks would make an acceptable Christmas present Priced special for our .Christmas Silk 8ale, yard $1.00

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One case cotton blankets, extra large, 64x80. tan. grey, white, $1.50 value; choice, 98c. One case cotton blankets, 72x80, 3H-pound, tan; $1.75 values. $1.25. One case St Mary's wool blankets, $5 values, wblte or grey, 72x84; choice. 94 pair. A complete line of beacon blankets, crib size. 60c. 75c, 9140 and 9140. Special plaid bed size, 93.75. ; i Comforts 'All grades. 99c te 94 each. Special hpmeaade, $1.98. Extra large, challle or calico cover, best wblte

cotton rilled. ........ , Gloves Gloves

Our glove department la now at Its very best; each size and shade ha been filled in from the smallest Infant's mittens to the ladies sixteenbutton kid gloves. Infanta' mittens and gloves from 28c to 80c Children's mittens and gloves from 25e to 50c. iadies' chamolsette and cashmere gloves, from 928e to 91. Ladles' long kid gloves from 6290 to 9340. Supply your glove wanta now while the stock Is complete, and can supply your size and shade OLOVE SPECIAL No. 1. We are fortunate In securing a large shipment - of ladies white chamolsette gloves in the all white or white with black embroidery backs. ' Wo now have all sises In stock from 5 to g. These goods are very scarce and wo advise 70U to supply your wanta fa this line before tbe assortment Is broken. Priced special, per pair, 19c - OLOVE SPECIAL Ne. 8. ' '. We have Just received cwr last shipment of ladles' heavy cafe glove for service and street wear. This glove Is made from a fine, soft cafe leather; they come In the fga?nb tans and browns; a full range of sixes; a regular $1.25 value; priced tapeclal per pair. 89c.