Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 47, 5 January 1916 — Page 7

DENUNCIATION AIMED AT T. R. OY COMMITTEE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5. Col. Tbodore Roosevelt was the target tor denunciation In the report submitted to tti notA todav bv the Democratic majority of the special committee appointed last session to investigate charges against the motives of Presltnt tviiartn firtarv of the Treasury McAdoo and other administration of ficials on the advocacy of the ship pur . haaA hill ;. ?t '- The ex-president's magazine articles impunging the motives of President wiimn mm declared utterlv baaeleas. "The language clearly , imputed to the officers the desire to see the leglaintinn nnanted not because the nubile was to be served but because of some private Interests prom, it the writer had no Intention to convey such an Impression it is because he is unfamiliar with tha Idoma of the 'animate. He has never been accused of this defi ciency," the report read. j 27 DIVORCE CASES DHOUGIIT TO ISSUE ON COURT DOCKET Women Are Plaintiffs in Eighteen of Suits Set for Immediate Trial by Judge Fox. Determined to clear the docket as fast as possible, especially of divorce cases which have been heaped upon the court during the last two years. Judge H. C. Fox set down for trial twenty-seven divorce cases and thlr; teen civil cases. This is the largest number of cases that have been placed st issue at one time for many years. A large majority of the divorce cases will undoubtedly be settled out of court although the term promises several sensational trials. . "I intend to set down several crlminal cases first," said Judge Fox this morning, "but as soon as these are disposed of I am going to start in on the civil and probate cases." The Judge has not read the probate docket as he Intends to set down these cases the last of the week. . Attorneys interested in these cases will be called together tomorrow and Friday to decide upon dates. The trial Of Arch Knapp, accused of the killing of William Williams, colored, of Economy, Is the most Important criminal case now pending. N. Dowell Nutter, alleged embezzler, of funds from the Metropolitan Insurance Company, will a'.ao be tried. He is still in jail through failure or his relatives to furnish bond.. The follcVig cases have been .brought lo issue: Divorce Cases eSt. John Clements vs. Lillie Clements; Elizabeth Wofel vs. Alonzo Wofel; Mary Peck vs. William Peck; George Stites vs. Jennie Stites; Lulu McWhinney vs. Bert - McWhlnney; Ina Gibson vs. Robert Gibson; Myrtle Sballeiberg vs. Lewis Shallenberg; Ethel McAbee vs. Marry : McAbee; Columbus Parsons vs. Eliza Parsons; Charles Turner vs. Carrie. Turner; Effie Denmire vs. James Denmire; Wright Lancaster vs. Blanche Lancaster; Anna Jones vs. Isaac Jones; Luella Pontls vs. Charles Pontis; Ella House vs. Jacob House; Alice Baker vs. Charles Baker; Leslie Williams vs. Crvstal Williams; Bertha Gray vs. Wilson Gray; Nona Myers vs. James Myers; OUie Todd vs. Charles Todd; Lorena Klingenbiel vs. Frank Cllngenbiel; Carrie Waller vs. Frank Waller; Joseph Gard vs. Emma Gard; Mary Koontz vs. Harley Koontz; Rose Ireton vs. Edgar Ireton; Harry Garrett vs. Bertha Garrett. I Civil Suits. Harsh Coal and Supply company vs. Mary J. Wright. Daniel Harris et al vs. Lee J. Reynolds. Colegero Mercurio et al vs. National Live Stock Insurance company. Morris Hirshburg et al vs. Inez Hirshburg. Mary Perklna vs. estate John Brogg. Daisy Kienzle vs. Richard Conway. "Walter Stamer vs. Alfred Underhill. Lillian Lackey administratrix, vs. Howard Vlckery. DERBY'S BILL BEFORE HOUSE LONDON, Jan. 5. Premier Asquith Introduced the military service providing for modified conscription in the House of Commons this afternoon. Ireland .is excluded from the workings of the. measure. No sooner, had the nramlnr nnit sneaking than a tight was opened by Sir John Simon, former secretary or Biaie ior nonw who declared that it should be rejectIreland Is excluded from the workings of the compulsory service bill. The measure is based upon the same lines as the Derby recruiting scheme and applies to the same area, that is England, Wales and Scotland. "The present bill Is a redemption Df my pledge to Lord Derby," said the premier in commenting on the Derby report. By this bill, which is based upon the lines of modified conscription, the British government hopes to add 1,000,000 conscriptionists to the English army. ' SEEK THESSALOMKA l NEW YORK, Jan. 5. The coast fcuard cutter Seneca was today orderid by the Washington authorities to put to sea and bunt for the disabled Sreek line Thessalonlka -until she is jound. When the Thessalonlka'. is bund she will be towed Into port or ilse sunk.

Carranza

The above picture shows Venustiano Carranza, now recognized as President of Mexico, in a throng of big-hatted, "viva-cheering" Mexicans. Below are General Alvaro Obregon, conqueror of Villa, who lost an arm at the Battle of Celaya ; and Zapata, the chieftain of mountainous Morelos, who is still unreconciled to the First Chief.

UTILITIES COMMISSION REFUSES TO SET ON PLEA FOR PREFERENTIAL RATE

Yesterday the Indiana ' Pub3 Utilities Commission gave a hearing to a petition recedtly filed by the city to establish a preferential pow - rate schedule, similar to a preferential schedule now enjoyed by the four largest power consumers patronizing the Richmond Light, Heat & Power company, with the understanding that such rates should be extended to any city plant power patron desiring them. Today President Bavis of the board of public works said the commission would never take any action upon this petition unless in the improbable event that the city was thwarted in its efforts to purchase the electric plant of the Light,. Heat & Power company, a contingency the commission Is not anticipating. Anticipates New Schedule. ' The anticipation is, according to President Bavis, that as soon as the city takes over the plant of the competing company it will at once formulate a scientific schedule of rates for lighting and power, providing in -such a schedule a preferential rate for large power users using current- generated during the off-peak periods of plant's operations. MISSISSIPPI RISES TO FLOOD STAGE MEMPHIS, Tenn., .Jan. 5. The Mississippi river today was 34.4 feet The flood stage will be reached today. Report from districts between Nashville and Clarksburg, Tenn., on the Cumberland and from the Chattanooga to Johnsville on the Tennessee, indicate that both rivers will exceed the flood stage by four feet. Thousands of acres of corn and cotton on these river bottoms are ruined. BUCHANAN LEAVES TO FACE INDICTMENT WASHINGTON, Jan. 5. Representative Frank Buchanan today left Washington for New York, where he will appear in the federal court to answer an indictment charging him with complicity in pro-German propaganda. Representative Buchanan said he was prepared to waive all congressional immunity which might be might use. He- announced hie intention of making -a great, fight to prove his innocence. FIRE KILLS CHILD NEW YORK. Jan. 5 One child was burned to death and thirty-four others were endangered early today when an alcohol lamp overturned in the children's hospital on Blackwell's Island. Miss Mary Abbott, a nurse, was badly burned in her efforts to rescue Benjamin B Bruso, one-year-old child, under whose cot the lamp overturned. The child .was .suffering from, pneumoniawas badly burned and lived but a few hours. Attendants removed the other children to safety and quickly extinguished the flames.

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Commissioner Murphy, who conducted the hearing yesterday, also informed Mr. Bavis that, following the merger of the two local plants, It would be optional with the city as to whether it carried out or rejected the preferential power rate schedules four local factories now have with the Light, Heat & Power company. Examine Two Witnesses. Only two witnesses were examined at the commission hearing resterday. Supt. Kleinknecht of the city plant and Manager Johnson of the Light, Heat & Power company. The company made no particular effort to oppose a preferential power rate for the city plant. - The company has suggested, however, that the city's petition be amended to provide a preferential rate for consumers who use a considerable amount of current for illumination purposes during, the off peak period, of each day, the daylight hours. On January 17 the commission will give a hearing to the petition recently Jiled by the Light, Heat & Power company for a seventy-five percent Increase in local gas rates. This proposed Increase will be vigorously contested by the city. FARMERS HUNT WOLVES HAMMOND, Ind., Jan. 5. Headed by Charles Burrell the famous wolf hunter, 400 farmers of Jasper county will conduct a wolf hunt Friday. The roundup will be split and head six miles each way covering a territory 36 miles square which is infested with wolves. Rifles and pistols are barred. HUNT DESTROYERS OF DUPONT FACTORY PITTSBURG, Pa., Jan. 5. Two men believed to be, implicated in the nation wide plot uncovered by the department of justice are being sought by federal district service men following the uncovering, of an important clue at Uniontown, Pa. The men are J. J. Hewitt and J. T. Lee. Hewitt is being sought in . New York and Lee in West Virginia. The men are believed to have caused the destruction of the DuPont munition plant near Uniontown. .- .. .. .. . . . SECTION 13 RULED UNCONSTITUTIONAL INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 5. The Indiana supreme court today upheld the decisions of the Marion and Floyd county circuit courts holding unconstitutional Section 13 of the primary law passed ' by the last legislature. Section. 13 provided that an aspirant for office must pay a fee of 1 per cent of the salary of the office sought. The high court did not hold Section 10 unconstitutional, but interpreted the law holding that Democrats, Republicans and Progressives could be challenged only in their own primary.

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HEADS COMMITTEE TO FINANCE NURSE Dr. David W. Dennis of Earlham college is chairman of the corcmlttee of the Wayne County Anti-tuberoulosis society-which -has charge of raising $1,000, a fund which Is wanted to pay tte salary of a county visiting nurse whose especial duty shall be caring for tuberculosis cases. The nurse would . be under the control of the count? health board. The committee has held no meetings but Dr. Dennis has already received some money to be applied to the fund. SENATORS TO FIGHT WILSON'S POLICY ON MEXICAN AFFAIRS WASHINGTON, Jan, 5. The administration policy in Mexico will be the subject ot a outer nght in the senate, according to announcements made today by Senators Borah, of Idaho, and Lodge, of Massachusetts, members of the foreign relations committee. The minority membership of the committee is prepared to press for a thorough investigation of the conditions in Mexico and as a beginning they propose to prevent or delay the confirmation of Henry P. Fletcher, nominated by the president as ambassador to Mexico - "There are three very potent reasons why we should not at this time send an ambassador to Mexico," said Senator Borah today. "The three points that I make are: "There is no properly constituted government In Mexico. - "The so-called Carranza government has refused Xo consider our claims for Americans killed afld American property destroyed. "The bloodshed ' and rapine that have marked . the . last several years of Mexican history still continue." RUSSIAN FORCES GAIN IN GALICIA LONDON, Jan. 5.r-With Czar Nicholas as the supreme commander, directing Russian operations in the eastern theatre of war, the Muscovite forces are rolling back the Austro-Hungar-ian and German forces over a front nearly 250 miles long. Again the big guns' are thundering in a tremendous mid-winter battle in the eastern theatre of war. Although it has been reported from Petrograd that Czernowitz, the capital of Bukowina, has fallen into the hands of the Russians, there has been no official confirmation.' - LOCAL CONTRACTORS LAND OUT-OF-TOWN JOBS -Two local contracting firms recently have obtained contracts for out-of-town work. Bode Bros., plasterers,' on March 1, will begin work on the B. & O. station at Washington Court House, Ohio, and John Niewoehner, plumbing and heating, has installed the water .and sewer connections at the Wlnamac, Ind., Carnegie library. He will complete the job in the spring. WILL IS PROBATED. The will of Mrs. Eliza' Sinex, deceased, was admitted for probate in circuit court today. -Mary E. Sands, daughter, will receive the entire estate, valued at approximately $3,000.

STOVtJE OPPOSES LEVEL BRIDGE BEFORE CITIZENS COMMITTEE AT LUMEOn

Protesting against the ' construction of a level bridge at least for several years, S. E. 8wayne of the RobinsonSwayne company spoke' at the meet ing of the committee of 100 citizens appointed to assist the county commissioners in solving the Main street bridge tangle,' at a luncheon in the Westcott hotel at noon today.' Swayne maintained that as far as his factory was concerned he was indifferent whettier a level bridge or a bridge on an incline was built, but maintained that damage would result to the Starr Piano company's factory it a level bridge was cpnstructea. ears Fire' Peril. . "A level bridge will seriously hurt the Starr Piano . company's factory" said Mr. Swayne, "that factory is one of the Jargest in the city and facilities should at all times be such as to permit the fire department to reach its buildings without slightest delay. I would favor a level bridge if it did not hurt the Industries in that section. A thorough investigation should be made. "A bridge on the level will destroy the civic beauty of the property abut ting on the east side. The new bridge and the approaches to the new bridge should not. be narrow. Our company Is affected ' either beneficially or otherwise in the construction of the bridge."- . Mordecai Doddridge, chairman of

MRS. MARY GROTTENBICK CALLED TO HER REWARD BY ANGEL OF DEATH

Mrs. Mary Grottendlck was born ' at Belm, near Osnabruck, in the state of Hanover, Germany, March 25, 1872. Her maiden name was Wellenkamp. She came to this country with her parents about the year 1843 and settled in this city where there were already at that time other relatives living who had come over some years before. She was first married to David KnolIenberg. Three children of this marriage survive her. They are Mrs. Henry Veregge, Mrs. Fred Heithaus and Mrs. Henry Sudhoff. Her second marriage was to Henry Grottendlck, a former grocer of this city and a partner of William J. Hiatt. By this marriage she is survived by four children. They are George Grottendick, living in Cincinnati, John Grottendick of Indianapolls, Mrs. William H. Turner of Kokomo and Mrs. Robert Morrey of this city. She was likewise the stepmother of Henry and Rebecca Grottendlck of this city. She had one brother, Henry Wellenkamp and three sisters. Mrs. Fred Beaselman, Mrs. Klute and EberCASH BEALL'S PICTURE SENT TO SOUTH SIDE IMPROVEMENT CLUB Cash Beall, of Binghampton, N. Y. for many years secretary of the South Side Improvement association, and one of the progressive citizens of the city, has presented a photograph of himself to the organization. The letter accompanying the picture, which has been framed and which will be placed on the walls of the clubrooms, follows : "One more year has passed by and I hope it has been a successful one. I can not forget that the first meeting In January is the installation of officers. To them success. They will have to fight battles for another year. I hope they will be kept busy. I would like to be with you and enjoy the spread and speeches. Under separate cover I am sending a token of remembrance. If you care to disfigure the walls, hang it up. Please favor me with the names of the new officers and copies of your yearly report. I wish the association and its members a prosperous and happy new year for 1916." MELBOURNE KNIGHTS SELECT COMMANDER Melbourne Com man da ry No. 25, Knights Templar, met last night and elected the following officers: Clinton Brown, commander; W. B. Arnold, generalissimo; Harry 'Hayes, treasurer; John A. Wallace, recorder; Ellsworth Gordon, warden; Marshall Reed, senior warden; Patrick Taylor, junior warden; Fred McKinney, prelate; Charles Coins, standard bearer; Thomas Doty, sword bearer; Walter Bass, captain general, and Walter Alexander, guard. Our exports amount to about 2 per cent, of our business under normal conditions. . to Droak up a Cold t mi b tahlMnoonful of butter, B quarter of a cup of light brown sugar, an ounce oi xresn wikmc buspkc, the juice of one oranpe and one lemon and a pint of Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. Let the butter, sugar, allspice and whiskey stand for half an hour, then, add a half pint of boiling water. Stir well before serving. The Juice of the orange and lemon, last of alL To be served fa a wine This drink, Is particularly wholesome, appetizing and strengthening; especially in stormy weather. Prompt action on such occasions, in administeringa pore stimulant, like Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey, so pleasantly combined, will break up a cold, and perhaps ward off more serious attacks of bronchitis or pneumonia. -'

the board ' of county commissioners, declared the commissioners wanted

the co-operation of the citizens and advocated that all townships be represented. His suggestion was approved and two representatives of each township will have representation. Dr. I. S. Harold was named perma nent president of the organization and other officers follow: First vice presi dent, E. G. Hill; second vice president, Benjamin Johnson: secretary, Ray Swallow; treasurer, E. R. Lemon. The nominating committee which selected the officers and whose report was unanimously approved was composed of Atwood . Jenkins, Riehard Sedgwick, Leander Woodard, Horace Kramer, Paul Comstock, C. T. Hubbard and Harry Doan. Will Name Committee. An executive committee of twelve members to act as a kind of clearing house for the work of all the subcommittees 'which will be appointed, will be named at 4 o'clock in A. C. Lindemuth's office. The committee named to select an executive committee is composed of C. E. Shiveley. J. T. Giles, Dr. M. F. Johnston and James Untbank. The executive committee will be notified to meet as soon as possible. A suggestion that a "question box" be : established was approved. The secretary will receive questions and suggestions regarding the new bridge. hard Fraumann, all families identified with the early German settlers of Rich mond. . Aunt Mary as she was generally known was a woman of lovable and gentle character, a woman of deep piety, devoted to her 'family, kind to her neighbors and friends. Her life has been long and a benediction to her family and to all who knew her. Her friends were many and her life will be held in pleasant memory. Mrs. Grottendlck was a devoted member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lu theran church ever since its organization, her first husband being one of the charter members. As long as her physical condition permitted she could be seen in the sanctuary to participate in the services and loyally supporting the work of the congregation. After ten days illness with grip and rheumatism she died at about 5 o'clock last evening aged nearly 89 years. Announcement of the funeral will be made later. Friends are requested to omit flowers. APPOINTMENTS HELD UP FOR SECOND TIME County appointments were delayed again today by the absence of William C. Seaney, the Democratic member of the county commissioners board. He has been confined to his home near Whitewater suffering with the grippe. "We have practically decided on all the appointments, but in justice to Mr. Seaney, we will not make them public until he Is able to be present at the meeting." said Mr. Doddridge, chairman of the board. Board holds another meeting next Saturday when it is probable the appointments will be announced even though Mr. Seaney is not present. The new appointees were to have taken office Jan. 1, but according to law, the old officials may secure payment for holding over until their successors are appointed. It is understood that only two changes is to be made In the list of job holders. ft H HEAD STUFFED FROM CATARRH OR A COLD Says Cream Applied in Nostrils Opens Air Passages Right Up. Instant relief no waiting. Your clogged nostrils open right up; the air passages of your head clear and you can breathe freely. No more hawking, snuffling, blowing, headache, dryness. No struggling for breath at night; your cold or catarrh disappears. Get a small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm from your druggist now. Apply a little of this fragrant, antiseptic, healing cream in your nostrils. It penetrates through every air passage of the head, soothes the inflamed or swollen mucous membrane and relief comes instantly. . It's just One. Dont stay stuffed-up with a cold or nasty catarrh. HAVE YOU ATTENDED If not, go Edmunds, 10 N. Ninth St.

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DOQSTIG SCIECCE DUUEAU COllSIDEfiS EMPLOYING IIURSE

The Domestic Science loard met In tvecutive session at the home of Mrs. ilay Holton. North B street, at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon Plans to raise money, to finance the day nursery and the employment of a successor to Mrs. Florence Linton, were discussed. Plans for a charity ball will be deferred until a Joint meeting of the board and the Social Service bureau is held. The annual election of officers of the Domestic Science association was held at the day nursery later in the afternoon. "Italy's imports in the first six months of 1915 were valued at $325, 794,650; exports, $246,026,660. BRIEFS I NOTICE TO BIDDERS. Proposals for supplies for the use of the Eastern Indiana Hospital for the Insane for the month of February, will be received by the Board of Trustees at the hospital before 3 P. M., Monday, January 10, 1916. Specifications may be seen at the Second National Bank, or at the hospital. By order of the Board. S. E. SMITH, Med. Supt. 5-2t The Weather a Year Ago Today. Cloudy. Temperature, high 26 de grees: low, 10 degrees remember Laxative Bromo Quinine cures a cold in one day.. There Is only one "Bromo Quinine. Look for signature, E. W. GROVE. 25c. Adv. NOTICE. I will be In Richmond. Ind, Friday and Saturday. 7th and 8th. at the Arlington Hotel and Englebert'r Cigar store on North Sth street. Anyone desiring to take out'the special tax. call and see me at the above places mentioned. THOS. E. ROGERS. 5-2t Deputy Revenue Collector. CARD OF THANKS. We wish In this manner to thank our neighbors and friends for the many acts of kindness shown us during our 6ad bereavement, the loss of our son and brother. George. WM. AY RES AND FAMILY. 6-1 1 A Helpful "ia 4 c Confession Mrs. 6. writes: "Had suffered for years with stomach disorder. Could not eat without great distress lost weight and was run down. Feared it was ulcerated stomach. "Fortunately I secured a sample of HEMO, which seemed to satisfy my hunger, and was retained without distress. I immediately bought a package and started to take it regularly. I continued to take it once a day and improved steadily. After one year I have gained 33 pounds of good solid flesh and can cat any food with no distress. I can recommend HEMO to all sufferers from stomach or digestive disorders." Makes a delicious food drink by simply adding water. We suggest that you try a 50c package with . our. guarantee of satisfaction, A. G. Luken Co., Richmond. Chicken Dinner Tomorrow Come to Hull's tomorrow, and enjoy a real chicken dinner the surroundings are pleasant and our service is unexcelled. Fish Dinner Friday If you like good fish come here for dinner Friday. to the needs of your Eyes? at once to Optometrist Phone 2765 :nmnni

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MIX'S Lunch Room 11 A 13 N. 9th St.