Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 43, 31 December 1915 — Page 1

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TRUCK DRIVERS PROMISE TO STAY OFF HIGHWAYS DURIN6 mm THAW

Co-operation of the managers of the auto trucks operating out of Richmond In assisting Road Superintendent Jones to keep roads In better condition during the winter months was promised today at a conference between the truck drivers and the road superintendent at the court house. Opera- ; tors were In favor of discontinuing the truck service when the roads were soft Superintendent Jones Insisted that , the hack owners use wider tires on ; their trucks. Realising that tires under seven Inches In width are damaging to the roads, he will Insist that all owners, as soon as possible, take steps to have seven or eight inch tires. Especially is this necessary for the rear wheels, he said. The double tires are not satisfactory, according to the majority of the hack drivers this morning. ' According to law, any vehicle weighing more than 3,800 pounds, is not allowed to use the roads In wet weather

"GO-TO-CHURCH' DAY GETS WIDE PUBLICITY

Every person who has escaped the epidemic of grip Is being urged to swell attendance at some church Sunday which has been designated by the Ministerial association as the annual "Go-to-Cburch" day. Indications for slushy streets and the prevalence of sickness are expected to keep many persons from church. Because of this ministers and church workers have been unusually Insistent this week that every person In good BAVIS ARGUES FOR ERECTION OF BOTH SPANS President Bavls of the board of pub lic works today urged that some agree ment be . reached - at , once as- to the location of the proposed South Richmond bridge. "I think it will be a great mistake if the county commissioners do not decide to build the south end bridge and the new Main street bridge at the same time,"' the board president re marked. "For - the development of South Richmond and .West Richmond, south of National avenue, the south end bridge Is as Important as a new span across the river at Main street. and its construction should no longer be delayed. The controversy over the location of the south end bridge has continued entirely too long." Mr. Bavis also asserted that if the two bridges were constructed at the same time the cost would be much less to the county. There Is not enough money in the special bridge fund to meet the ex pense of the proposed south end bridge span, but Mr. Bavis expressed the opinion that the commissioners should at once arrange to float a bond issue to provide the deficit, which is not great. The county at the present time has practically no bonded indebtedness, the last bonds Issued for the building of the court house having been retired last falL Mr. Bavls said that the levy which had been maintained by the county for the retirement of the court house bonds could be continued to provide a fund for the construction of the new Main street bridge. WIRE COMPANIES RESTORE SERVICE Partial relief had been secured by the telephone and telegraph companies today from the demoralized condition of their service as a result of the sleet and snowstorm, but it will be several days before normal conditions will be regained. Gangs of workmen for all companies have been constantly , busy repairing the damage done by ' the storm to poles and wires. At least 1,500 telephones In Richmond and vicinity, it is estimated, were put out of commission temporarily, but by tonight it Is believed a large part of these will have been put In operation. The telephone service by that time, it was stated at the office today, will be "fairly good condition." Communication with Indianapolis and Chicago has been established by the Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies. The latter is taking messages "subject to delay," because of indirect communication. The Western Union Telegraph company has two wires to Indianapolis and one to Cincinnati, and has connection with the towns in the vicinity of Richmond along the railroads. OBSERVE NEW YEARS New Year's services will be held at St. Paul's, Trinity and St. John's Lutheran churches. Special worship will be conducted at St. Paul's and Trinity churches at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. At St. John's church services will be conducted at 7:30 o'clock this evening and at 10 o'clock In the morning.

or when the ground is thawing. All of the trucks operating out of Richmond weigh more than this without a load, so all of them will come within the provisions of, the statute. The question of "when is a road too soft for traffic" Is bothering both the road superintendent and the drivers. No arrangement has been made whereby the drivers will be notified when not to use the roads. Mr. Jones told the drivers he would leave it to their best Judgment when to stay off the roads. J. H. Denlson, driver of the Lynn hack, is considering the purchase of a smaller automobile to be used as a relief truck in bad weather. He said today that by this way he would be able to care for his business throughout the year without damaging the roads. He said that It would be more expedient to purchase a small automobile than to buy wider wheels for his truck. The other hack managers approved of the plan suggested by Mr. Continued On Page Five.

health make a special effort to worship in public Sunday. Several thousand of the "Go-to-Church" tags were distributed last Sunday and have been worn in shops, offices and stores all. week. The special services have been widely advertised through the personal work of pastors and laymen. Paid notices in the local papers have also helped direct attention of the public "Go-to-Church" Sunday. LOVE SICK MAIDENS WANT BRITISH LOVERS LONODN, Dec. 31. Astonishment is expressed In military circles that the government has not Insisted on the suppression of the advertisements that appear daily In the personal eoK umns of the English newspapers in which members of the .fatr sex offer the charm o thefr. eorroidenco to "lonely" officers and olalers. In most cases, the advertisers are no doubt perfectly well-intentioned and harmless, but it Is not difficult to see what facilities for espionage such a process might offer to women such as Scandinavians or German-Americans In' German pay. The new British officers are in many cases very young and guileless. LIQUID CHEER STOPS FLOWING AT IH'CLOCK Richmond Will Receive Baby 1916 With Open Arms as Bells Chime Out the Midnight Hour. The 'lid" of Richmond's New Year's eve celebration will be clamped on promptly at 1J. o'clock tonight as usual, so far as liquid cheer Is concerned, but the pleasure seekers will "celebrate" in all sections of the city until the wee sma' hours of tomorrow morning. Perhaps the Westcott hotel will be scene of the most pretentious New Year celebration. Nearly one hundred tables in the hotel dining rooms have been reserved and society will be out In force. After the diners have extended their greetings to youthful 1916 at the midnight hour, there will be dancing In the hotel foyer. Dinner parties have been planned at other hotels and restaurants. At the various clubs arrangements have been made to welcome the new year appro priately. There will be public dances In every section of the city and tomorrow af ternoon and evening the Entre Nous club will hold its annual reception and banquet for members and their friends In honor of the infant year. Other clubs in the city will also observe "open house" for members and Invited friends tomorrow. For the accommodation of the street crowds and belated celebrators a special effort has been put forth today by the city plant employes to clear up all damage done by the recent storm so that the street lights can be turned on this evening. It is almost certain that the lights will be on tonight COUNTY BILLS PAID Claims for 7,214.52 were acted on by the county commissioners today and appropriations made for them out of the 1915 fund. The meeting held by commissioners this morning was the last of the year and all the accounts were looked after. Money remaining In any of the funds will automatically revert to the 1916 general fund Jan. 1. The claims acted on today were for county officials' salaries, fees and Incidental county expenses. J

STORi.1 HITS DOSTOH

BOSTON. Ind., . Dee. SI. The. sleet and snow did great damage la' this vicinity, telephone and - electric - light wires were down, limbs were blown from the ice-coated trees and very few people were seen on the streets. SRITISII BOAT SUNK IN PORT BY EXPLOSION LONDON, Dee. 31. The British cruiser Natal ha been sunk as the result of an explosion on board, it was officially announced today by the admiralty. The Natal was In port when she was destroyed. In the official statement the admiralty described the cauBe of sinking as an "Internal explosion." The natal was a vessel of 13,550 tons. Her armament consisted of six 9.2-inch guns, singly In turrets, three forward and three aft; four 7.5-inch guns singly In turrets amldsblp, between the main -turrets; twenty-four 3-pounders, two machine ' guns and three 18-lnch torpedo tubes. Her crew consisted of 704 men. The cruiser was built at Barrow-in-Furness In 1904. She carried Krupp armor and had a maximum speed of 23.5 knots. The Natal was commanded by Captain John Green. She was recommissloned at Sheerness in 1912, after being re-outfitted. . FAITHFUL 006 SAVES HIS MASTER'S LIFE: STEPS ON LIVE WIRE Clifford Johnson, better known as "Dude Johnson, living on the Waterfall pike, who is a moulder at the Reliance foundry, was walking to work at o:w ociock tnis morning, before sunrise. As he TIMrfid a nnint illrActlv nn poslte Reid Memorial hospital he saw ahead of him In the darkness a twinkling lhtht on the arronnri. Hli An an animal that had been his companion lor years, was accompaning Johnson and ran on ihMll. Ha innmarhaH tha light, stepped on It and was Instantly electrocuted. A live wire was down as a result of TtlPRrillv nfarht'a atnrm TnSnum thankful that his dog unknowingly had poMioijr mvea nn mm is, nevercneiess, mourn in k ine loss or. nia raitnrni insna. . . . : .. .4 (.'.. COUNTY DECLINES TO TURN HIGHWAY BACK TO TOWNSHIP Stating that a . majority of the tax payers living on the road were oppo ea to the county taking It over from the township, , William Folne and Charles Glfford, New Garden township, appeared before the county commissioners this morning and asked that the action taken several weeks ago when the commissioners accepted the road petitioned for by Lewis Hampton, be rescinded. The road was approved by Road Superintendent Jones and County Surveyor Peacock before It was accepted by the commissioners. The reason given by Folne and Glfford for asking the commissioners to return the road to the township, fs that the property owners want to have some means of working out their road tax. "The petition was bogus," said Glf ford. "It might have been legally prepared and accepted legally but the property owners did not know any thing about it." The county commissioners, however, say that the petition was advertised and that the property owners were given a month to protest According to a decision of County Attorney Hoelscher, It Is illegal for the county to return the road to the township arter it nas once been taken over. COLLEGE HALL BURNS BRISTOL. Tenn., Dec. 31 Plans for rebuilding Culllns College for Girls, which burned to the ground late yes terday, were taken today. The Are started on the . upper floor and spread Quickly to the basement. The loss was $150,000. Most of the girls were home for the holidays and lost their wardrobes and possessions. WANT HACK DRIVERS TO REGARD SIGNALS That all the automobile hacks should be equipped with mirrors so that the driver will be able to see when a vehicle Is back of the ear, was suggested by Road Superintendent Jones to the hack drivers at a meeting this morning. He said that only a few of the hacks have made provision for seeing behind the ear. and that auto mobile drivers who care to pass the trucks have been put at a disadvantage by many hack drivers in. being forced to trail Along behind the big trucks for miles before the hack drivers are aware that' Chore is a vehicle behind them. The noise of Che truek makes It impossible to- hear tlgSAlav

PARALYSIS ENDS LIFE'S UORK OF JAMES IIOWARTII

; James Howarth, 60, 407 National avenue, west, Wayne township assessor and for six years Wayne township trustee, unexpectedly died at 5 o'clock this morning at his home after a stroke of paralysis. He has been subject to paralysis for a long time, sustaining his first stroke about eight years ago which affected his speech. Last night he -was In apparently: normal health and retired to his room at 8 o'clock. His family heard him fall to the floor shortly afterward. He became unconscious when put to bed and did not regain consciousness before death. During his tenure of office he acquired a large circle of friends and acquaintances in Wayne township and in different parts of the county. The honesty, integrity and efficiency with which he fulfilled the duties of the two offices which he has held since 1909 won for him the highest esteem and respect of all those with whom he came In contact. Formerly Cabinet Maker. Mr. Howarth was employed at the Richmond Furniture company when he suffered the first stroke of paralysis which prevented further continuance of his following the trade of cabinet and furniture maker. Fellow shopmen -and brother members of the lodge of Red Men with which he was affiliated for years as one of Its most prominent members suggested that he announce himself a candidate for the office of trustee on the Republican ticket. His popularity In the campaign of 1909 brought him sufficient votes to elect him. When his term expired in 1913, the state assembly provided for an additional two years of service for the office and Mr. Howarth continued in the capacity until Jan. 1, 1915. In the meantime he had become a member of the Progressive party in 1912 and. was a candidate on that county ticket for the office of towncontinued On Page Three. CLOSE CONTEST CENTERS ABOUT HOELSCIIER'S JOB With the exception of the county attorney's office, the fight over the appointments to be made " tomorrow morning by Ttnecouniy.. commissioners is not Very keen this year.- It is practically an assured' fact that W. O. Jones, present road superintendent will be reappointed. No other applicant has been mentioned for the position although Robert Beeson, former commissioner was expected to ask for the job. Mrs. Aurelia Thomas, present matron at the Home ' of the Friendless, will undoubtedly be reappointed as there is no other applicant as far as can be learned. For several months she ' has been . unable to attend her duties on account of illness but she is expected to, recover sufficiently to take over the work within a few weeks. The three janitors at the court house will also be appointed but it Is anticipated that there will be no changes. All of the men are applicants for reappointment. Although all of the commissioners have been close mouthed on the county attorney appointment, it leaked out today that Hoelscher will undoubtedly be appointed. Gath Freeman, who has applied for the position, will probably be considered, next year as Gustave Hoelscher, who was a former Progressive, will undoubtedly be dropped from the race. ' The matter of county appointments will be the only business to be taken up tomorrow DESTROY U-BOATS LONDON, . Dec. 31. The methods that have been so successful in British home waters in dealing with the Ger man submarines are now in full operation in the Mediterranean. The war ships of Great Britain, France and Italy are acting In co-operation in carrying out a well-considered scheme, and' the results so far, according to information which comes from a high naval source, are very satisfactory. In theAegean Sea alone three of the "17" boas have been accounted for in as many days. FOG CRIPPLES TRAFFIC. BUFFALO, Dec. 31. Heavy fog early today badly crippled traffic on trolleys, railroads, streets and the har bor. Automobile accidents and derailments were numerous. In the har bor grain freighters were moved only under escort of police tugs. DEDICATE CARNEGIE LIBRARY. BOONVILLs, Ind., Dee. 81. The new Andrew Carnegie library is ready for Boonville's New Year's gift. The building was erected at a cost of 815,000, donated by Carnegie. The lot was provided by the city. PUTS BAN ON TOBACCO. SOUTH BEND. Ind., .Dec. si. Mor gan W. Bogue and Warren A. Ruth must not use tobacco or intoxicants it they receive $2,600 as provided In the will of Byron J. Bogue, former superintendent of schools In Mlshawaka. Weather Forecast United BtMea Report Prefeaely I I fhte er anew tonight and 4te

AUSTRIA QREAItS BOOT OH ANGORA INCIDENT; OFFICIALS PLEASED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31. Austria's conciliatory reply to the second American Ancona note has materially cleared the International atmosphere. Until the official text of the document reaches here it is now arriving in sections Secretary Lansing declines to discuss It. It is admitted, however, that the tone of unofficial accounts are most pleasing to officials. It obviates any immediate danger of a break. The statement that the commander of the submarine already had been punished for "not taking account of the panic aboard the Ancona" is of much Interest as this question of responsibility was admittedly the most

HAROLD COMPLETES ROLL OF CITIZENS COMMITTEE

To answer numerous inquiries which have been made, correct any possible false Impressions and to make clearer the purpose of the meeting and the appointment of the committee at the Westcott hotel Wednesday noon. Dr. I. S. Harold, who presided as chairman, has issued a statement, reiterating salient points of the original call. A part of this call is as follows: "In order to be of the greatest possible assistance to the board of county commissioners and to the county council, and to furnish a medium through which the taxpayers may be able to express their wishes and preferences in reference to the construction of a permanent bridge to span the river at Main street, there should be appointed a citizens committee of not less than one hundred men representing all parts of the county to assist in devis ing ways and means to construct a' RUPTURE AVOIDED ' BELIEF OF VIENNA VIENNA (via Amsterdam and Lon), Dec. 31 Belief is expressed In Austrian circles that a rupture with the United States over the sinking of the Ancona has been avoided by the concessions contained in the Austrian reply to the second American note. But while the Austrian reply may result in a continuance of the cordial relations between this country and the United States, it has intensified the feeling on the part of those who were opposed to a conciliatory reply. However, in view of the dangers which best the central powers, it is claimed that those who were strongest in their opposition to any concessions in the Ancona affair are ready to bury their differences in the cause of patriotism. Baron Burian, the foreign minister, makes it plain that Austria-Hungary agrees with the United States that the laws of humanity must be upheld and the other pledges given as such, it is believed, as will meet the approval of President Wilson. BANDITS KILL SOUTH BEND MAN SOUTH BEND, Ind., Dec. 31. While the police are anxiously awaiting the arrival of bloodhounds from Frankfort. Ind., John Miller, of Akron, O., and William O'Conner, of Omaha, Neb., two suspects held in connection with the 6laying of Henry Muessel, wealthy brewery man, and his chauffeur, Frank Chrobet, who were shot to death by two masked robbers last night, are question by half a dozen officers. The men deny any connection with the double murder and the police are working upon the theory that at least one of the bandits who killed the two men and wounded William Muessel, was a negro. On the office floor where the shooting took place a black mask was found. The mask was made to entirely cover the head and this the police believe wa done to conceal the color of the robber. It was also discovered that two men tried to steal a buggy at Cmmstown, near here, shortly after the slaying. One of these men was a negro ana tne two answerea me description of the bandits.. ATTENDANCE RECORD HELD BY TEACHERS Several officers of the First Methodist Sunday school and four pupils are on the list of those who have not beep absent on any Sunday during the last year. Their names were announced today by D, 8. Brown, superintendent of the Sunday school. Those who have not missed a single Sunday are: John Heater, librarian j Mrs. D. D. Ramsey, chorister; Miss Bertha Higgins, teacher; Earl Thomas, Donald Ramsey, Oakley Rltchey and Merrill Scoville, pupils. Those who have missed but one Sunday during the last year arei Miss Myrtle, Miller, teacher j Mr. Gauby and Pan) Haraan. pupils,

knotty presented by the United States

to Austria. Officials say that Austria In this latest reply has set up a new statement of fact in connection with the torpedoing of the Ancona that mater ially changes the general situation. And. by subscribing to the doctrine that a vessel which does not resist stoppage, visitation and search, cannot be destroyed until passengers snd crew are placed in safety, Austria takes her position alongside of Ger many so far as submarine warfare is concerned. It is a very material con cession to the United States and ends speculation as to whether Austria would demand that this government open up the entire submarine problem. permanent concrete bridge in keeping with the history and importance of the great highway of which It is an Integral part and the extensive commun ities accommodated by such a structure." - Dr. Harold's statement reads: - "A united constructive public opin ion-is. when properly organized of tre mendous value in the affairs of any community. "This meeting was not called in op position to any one or on account of any previous utterance, but only for tLe purposes above indicated, and it is hoped that it may be a factor in perfecting a more perfect union for our city and county. "The Citizens Committee are re quested to meet for noon lunch at 12 M. next Wednesday, January 5th, to complete their organization. It is Continued On Page Five. 75 DEMOCRATS REBEL AGAINST DEFENSE PLAN WASHINGTON, Dec. 31. A revolt of from fifty to seventy-five Democratic members of the house against the American preparedness program is counted on by the leaders of the movement. Representative Hensley of Missouri, and Representative Callaway of Texas, who have been busy since congress convened, organizing the Democratic rebellion, asserted today that when the votes were counted on the naval program at least sixty-five Democrats would be registered against the battleship program. The anti-preparedness forces. they assert, are gaining strentgh every day. The leaders of the rebellion were confident today that they will control enough Democratic votes to dictate the revenue legislation which must be passed at this session. If the preparedness bills are passed by Republican votes, tbey assert, the Democratics rebels . will - muster enough strength to unite with the Republicans and defeat the revenue. BOYS "FIT" SOME SAYS DISHWASHER The case of Walter Gray, colored, until lately a kitchen employe at the Arlington hotel, charged with assault and battery on Charles Hogan, colored, his "boss", was heard this morning and taken under advisement by the mayor. Gray described Hogan as hotel bully, "bad man" and a "knucks" fighter He admitted that he struck Hogan first, but declared it was a case of safety first. "I knew Hogan was a bad man, and I was afraid of him, so when he started to talk rough and put his hand in the pocket in which he carries his knucks. I went to the floor with him. I fought him off of me until I got out of the hotel," Gray said. Gray had been discharged on a complaint made by Hogan to the management. The trouble that ensued was the result of this action. He-Ran was badly battered while Gray conducted an orderly and strategetlcal retreat out of the hotel. "Those boys fit themselves out of the kitchen into the dining room and then through the barroom to the sidewalk," said a woman dishwasher. AGITATORS OUSTED BERNE. Deo. 31. The Swiss government has decided to expel all agitators who violate the strict neutrality of the republic. This step Is principally caused by the propaganda of French agents, who are trying to foment a session movement In the French apeak lng cantons. Within the last ten days seven of these agitators have been politely but firmly Invited to leave 8wlt serland as quickly as possible. The government has also expelled three German newspaper correspondents who were accused of sending unneutral articles to papers in Berlin and ether Germ eitiee.

(1017 $80,000 LOAN FOR PLANT CAN DE RAISED i All Banks Share in Loan, City Paying -5 Per Cent Interest on Money Advanced.

SAVE ON INTEREST Monthly Payments to Retire Borrowed Sum and Banks Tentatively Agree to Proposition of City. City officials. It was learned todar. are figuring on securing a temporary loan of about SS0.000 for the purpose of making up the required amount for the purchase of the electric plant of the Richmond Light. Heat and Power company, which price will be approximately 1200,000. All five Richmond banking institutions have announced their willingness to loan the city the amount it desires and it has been tentatively agreed that the amount each bank will advance the city on the loan will be five and a half per cent of the capital fows US f CaCh !nstItution. '- Second National ...... S0 2"0 Dickinson Trust 177.'. Union National 13,750 First National ll.OOti German-American 6.0Z0 Total amount of loan. .$78,925 Get 5 Per Cent Interest. The city officials, it is understood first desired a straight loan at 4 pT cent, to be paid in one year in two payments. To this tentative pronosal the banks agreed, it is said. Then tte city officials suggested a loan which would permit the city to make payments on principal and interest each month. This plan, it Is said, was complained of by the banks as being cumbersome, but they tentatively agreed to make a loan on such a basis at five per cent interest. City officials, however, have reached no decision as yet as to the kind of a loan the city will negotiate for. Bankers say that the monthly loan proposition is. a better one for the city at five per cent interest than a straight loan for one year, payment on principal and Interest being mad at the end of each six months, at four per cent. Save on Interest. "I have estimated that under th monthly payment plan, with the understanding that the $80,000 loan was to be paid off in a year, the city could apply to the principal $6,600 each month the first eleven months and $8,600 the last month, and at a rate of five per cent tho total amount or interest paid out would only be approximately $2,146." a banker said today. "Under the straight loan for one year proposal, providing for only two payments, the first at the end of the first six months, the total amount of interest the city would pay out at four per cent would amount to $2,400. providing the city applied $40,000 to the principal at the end of the first six months." Discuss Project. Members of the special council committee appointed by the mayor la?t Monday night to assist the administrative officers in financing the pun-bare of the privately owned plant, bad a Continued On Page Five. HIDES IN V00DSHE0: BRANDISHES PISTOL IN FACE OF WOMAN Charged with having drawn a revolver upon Mrs. Frank Cafazzo, North Thirteenth street. In an attempt to commit a criminal assault upon her. late yesterday afternoon. Tony Chlorro was arrested today but has not yet been arraigned. Chiocco has boarded with Joe Dalora and family, mho are neighbors of the Cafazzo family. Yesterday afternoon. Prosecutor Reller has been Informed. Chiocco concealed himself In the woodshed In the rear of the Cafazzo home. When Mrs. Cafazzo went to the shed to obtain some fuel Chiocco. It Is alleged, sprang upon her and made an Indecent proposal to her. She resisted him. it is alleged, and he first choked her. Then he pulled a revolver, the prosecutor is Informed, and told the woman he had a notion to kill her. This caused her to scream and Mrs. Dalora rushed to her assistance. Chiocco fled then, it is said. The police say that when Cafazzo heard of the attack thath had been made upon his wife he started out to hunt her assailant, threatening to kill him If be found him. Dalora says that he Induced Cafazzo not to take justice into his own hands but to report the case to the police. It Is said that Chiocco denies the charges made against him and has retained Attorney Henry U. Johnson to defend him. SEVEN NEGROES KILLED BLAKELY. Ga Dee. St. Two negroes were burned to death and JFlve were shot and killed during the night In a aeries of clashes growing out of efforts of a posse of white men to round up the slayers of Henry VilUplgue, a plantation overseer near here.! Vlllipigue had been shot from un bank. Rewards of SIM each were tfj farad for the shyon,

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