Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 65, 26 January 1916 — Page 1

RICHMOND) PA ABIUM f HOISE EDmon HOME EDITION RICHMOND, IND., WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 26, 1916. SINGLE COPY. 2 CENTS VOL. XLL, NO. 65 PalUelam ana Sun-Talasram

THE

union ra in fight on DRAFT RULE

BRISTOL. Eng., Jan. 26. Conscription in England was denounced lit the conference ot the British labor party which opened here today with representatives of more than two million

working men present. '

The Socialistic contingent was prepared to introduce resolutions calling upon the government to adopt meas

ures which will prevent England from

going to war forevermore.

The question of compulsory service for working men in munitions factories threatens to bring about a split In the labor party which may take

years to heal, if ever healed at all.

FORT WAYNE SEEKS ADVICE OF RICHMOND

ON ELECTRIC RATES

A party of Fort Wayne city offi

cials, arrived in Richmond today for the purpose of consulting with Mayor Bobbins in regard to electric service rates. Fort Wayne is (o make a fight

i or lower electric rates before the In

diana Public Utilities commission andl the Ft. Wayne officials. were anxious! to learn of the methods pursued by the city of Richmond in the conduct of its cases before the state commission. The system employed by Richmond i officials in the handling of its various public service cases before the state commission is the model all Indiana cities are now patterning after. The Fort Wayne officials were , greatly interested in the plans carried out by the Richmond city government in securing a municipal monopoly of the electric service business through the pending purchase of the electric plant of the Light, Heat and Power company. Mayor Robbins was congratulated over the success of the city's ' efforts in this direction, the ' Fort Wayne officials realizing that by bringing about such a monopoly Richmond will be in a position to offer the lowest electric rates in the state, something the city will find to be invaluable in attracting new industries.

I -A 11 He Can Handle L ; ' mmi i :

PRESIDENT URGES

ACTION Oil MEASURES

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2. President

Wilson today summoned the four lead

ers of the congressional financial com

mittee to the white bouse and conferred with them at length. The president urged on them the pressing necessity for speeding p the appropria

tion measures now pending and those that will shortly come before them in order to clear the books for the pre

paredness fight

PICKELL TO LECTURE.

Principal F. O. Plckell of the high

school has accepted an invitation to deliver an address before the annual meeting of the Sixth District teachers', association at Connersville on March 10. Principal Plckell's subject will be "The Supervision of Study in the High School." .

"BLACK HAND" LETTER THREATENS TWO WOMEN

ADMIT8 HIS GUILT.

Louis Vash, an Italian, charged. with having drawn a revolver upon William

Neal when the latter addressed him as a "wop," mistaking .him for another Italian, who is also named Louis Vash, Withdrew his plea of not guilty in city court this morning and entered a plea of guilty. He was fined $25 and costs.

MRS. GEORGE MEYER SUMMONED BY DEATH

FOUNTAIN CITY, Ind., Jan. 26 After an illness of two weeks from the grip, Mrs. George Meyer, residing north of this place, died at 4: 0 o'clock this morning. Mrs. Meyer was born in Germany, coming to this

coiouiuuiijr huuui to ran BSU' t f --iw

was. ve years ; oia. rimerai merits have not been made.

a member of St John's Lutheran' church at Richmond. She is survived by one son, George Meyer, and fve daughters, Mrs. Ella Pearson", Mrs. Florence Miller, Mrs. Iva Thurston, all of Fountain City, and Mrs. Will KuCllenberg and Mrs. John Schwegman, both of Richmond.

PROGRESSIVES ABANDON PLAN FOR COUNTY TICKET REJECTING LEE'S PLEAS

Mrs. H. Oestheimer, 600 North Tenth street, who recently shot at an unknown Italian who had been annoying her for some time, has been the recipient of a "black-hand" letter, apparently written by the man she put to flight a few days ago by opening fire upon him. She is informed in the anonymous communication that the writer intends to give her and her daughter a good beating the first favorable opportunity. The sign of the "black hand" appears at the bottom of the letter. Mrs. Oestheimer, who has demonstrated her ability to take care of her-

CHAIRUAH BOWMAN CIUS REPUBLICANS

KNAPP DEFENSE FAILS TO MAKE STATEMENT BUT 6IVES TESTIMONY

Waiving his right to make a statement of his case, Henry U. Johnson proceeded this morning with the introduction of testimony in the Knapp manslaughter trial after fifteen witnesses for the state had completed their testimony. - The theory which the defense will use In defense of the crime Is not known and probably will not be made known to the jury until Henry U. Johnson makes the opening argument tomorrow. It Is usually the custom for the defense to make a statement of its case either before any of the evidence Is presented or before the defense begins the introduction of direct evidence, but this was not done. Introduces Testimony, :

The defense began the introduction

ln?wtt ffpolitical parties polling the largest

nrrbV of votes in Wayne county two years ago, only two, trie Republican, and Democratic, will have county tickets theield this year. At a meeting of the Progressivecentral committee of Wayne county yesterday afternooh it was definitely decided, after a prolonged discussion and by a vote of 20 to 5, not to nominate a Progressive county ticket with the exception of candidates for precinct committeemen and delegates to the state convention. These delegates and committeemen are to be elected for the purpose of maintaining the party organization in the county. State Chairman Edwin M. Lee, although not present at the meeting yesterday, sought to have the committee indorse a plan prepared by him, calling for a tentative alliance with the Republican party in the county. This plan was outlined in a lengthy communication Lee had forwarded to Secretary Ed Warfel of the central committee. It was. turned down flat without discussion, save some caustic comments on the part of Warfel.

APPOINTMENT BUS ' CANDIDATE IN FIELD TO OPPOSE DODDRIDSE

Unwritten political rule in Wayne county that there shall be no opposition to any member of the board of county commissioners seeking re-nomination for a second term is to be ignored this year in the Republican primary contest. It was announced today that Andrew J. Simpson, a well-to-do Jefferson township farmer and staunch Republican, is to oppose M. D. Doddridge of Center township, who is' seeking the Republican nomination for commissioner from the middle district to serve his second term on the county board.

T Return te Old Partv.

Doddridge was elected to the county

board as a Progressive candidate, but

few weeks ago announced his re

turn to the Republican party.

Simpson was encouraged to enter

the contest against Doddridge by sev

eral Republicans who. It 1s said, resented the action of Doddridge and the two other members ot the county board, William Cheesman. a Republican and Joseph Seaney. a Democrat.

in reappointing Gus Hoelscher, a ProContlnued On Page Eight. CITY RECEIVES RIGHT TO HAKE SPECULATES Commission Ruling: Will Permit City Plant to Bid for

Contracts From Large Power Users.

self, Is not the least alarmed over the

receipt of the threatening letter, which

she has turned over to the police. Chief Goodwin has detailed a police officer to make a complete Investigation of the case and an arrest is expected shortly.

CRASH KILLS MAN IN TRAIN COLLISION

County Chairman Bowman has called a meeting of the Republican county central committee next Teusday morning at 10 o'clock in the south court room at the court house. The action of the Progressive central committee in not placing a ticket in the field will be discussed at the Republl-

meeting. - as- well" as "then recent

SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 26. An unidentified man was killed and engineer and three passengers were seriously Injured when two Chicago, Milwaukee and Puget Sound passenger trains col

lided bead-on seven miles west of

Lynn station. It is believed a tele

graph operator made a mistake when copying train orders for the east bound train which resulted in the wreck.

can'

ruling on the primary; law.

ENGLAND ANSWERS PROTEST ON MAILS

Brands Plan ImpractrcaT.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26. Great Britain's reply to the protest of the United States against interference with American mail to and from European countries was received at the state department today. It is understood Great Britain rejects the United States demands and attempts to justify her acts in holding up American mail as legal. The reply was handed to

Ambassador Page at London. He ca

bled It here.

TURKS LOSE 80,000

LONDON, Jan. 26 A wireless dispatch from Rome estimates the Turkish losses in the recent fighting in Caucasus at 80,000. It adds that the Russians have destroyed 4,200 Turkish

vessels in the Black Sea.

of testimony at 11 o'clock this morning by placing Oliver Favorite, a farmer living near Hagerstown, on the stand. Attorney Johns l attempted to prove by his first witness that Knapp had drunk enough whisky to make him "dead drunk" and insensible of any of "his actions. Favorite testified, however, that he had drunk as much whisky and "tonica" as Knapp had and that he didn't feel the effects of it at all. Mrs. William Cordell of Hagerstown, was placed on the stand by the defense to Impeach the testimony of Dick Elvord, who, it is alleged, threatened to testify against Knapp because of the fact that Knapp had "snitched" on him and had given the state evidence to convict Elvord for running a "blind tiger." Mrs. Cordell said that she came to the county jail when Knapp Continued on Page Twelve

BENNETT SUCCEEDS TO SECRETARY JOB

The organization of a Sunday School class and the initiation of several new members into the membership of the Young People's Socialist league were matters of interest at the meeting of the V. P. S. at Socialist headquarters-, last night. A great deal of interest in the proposed Sunday school class was manifested. The class will be open to everyone, young or old, Chairman Gross announces. Meetings will be held weekly. Resignation of Harry F. Miller, clerk of the Y. P. S. was accepted last night. He will be succeeded by George E. Bennett. Membership of the club is now 21.

WILSON TESTS

MIS POPIIILMITY

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 President m Wilson will start on what Is generally termed In political circles the most Important fortnight In his political career. During the next two weeks the people from New York to Kansas will hear from his own lips the administration's idea and conception of the nation's duty in the preparedness question.

Two addresses will be delivered in New York tomorrow, one to the Railroad Business association, and the other to the Motion Picture Board of Trade. In both these addresses the president is expected to sound the keynote of the cry which ho personally will carry to the middle west next week. .

The committee secretary frankly expressed the opinion that the Lee plan was Impractical and "not to be given serious consideration." Ia fact, Warfel did not even take the trouble to read the Lee communication. He merely outlined its features. The proposal drafted by Lee took the form of a contract agreement between the Republican and Progressive county organizations, to be indorsed first by the Progressive committee and then to be indorsed by the Republican organization. Scribbled upon the Continued on Page Twelve

ASKS CO-OPERATION IN RURAL SCHOOLS

The pressing necessity of co-operation between the parents and the school to stimulate the Interest of the students of the rural communities in the agricultural courses of studies was pointed out by Z. M. Smith of Purdue university, at the opening session this morning of the Farmers' institute at Abington. Smith's subject was "Agriculture In the Schools," and while the major part of his lecture dealt with the need of parents supporting the teachers, he touched upon other phases of agricultural courses of study. C. O. Williams, superintendent of the county schools, delivered an address this afternoon also urgii. -.co-operation. .Vaccination was held to be the only primary preventative for hog cholera by Benjamin Doddridge, who also spoke at the morning session. His lecture was devoted to the causes of the disease 'and controlling it among swine. The meeting, was held In the Odd Fellows' hall and attended by about 200 people.

BRINGS SUIT ON NOTE

The suit on a note, filed by George Biddle against Aaron Wort was dismissed this morning in circuit court.

The demand was for $107.85.

IMTI WANTS

II. & --GUARD

WASHINGTON. Jan. 26 Whether the United 8tates should take the

Republic of Haiti under Its wing and add It to its list of protectorates was,' placed before the Senate today. The treaty ratified by the Haitian senste and providing for supervision of the finances of Haiti by United States officials was laid before the Senate foreign relations committee by the state department. The treaty specifically provides for the collection of Haitian customs by American officers and for the distribution of a portion of such funds among the creditors of the republic, most of whom are French. s .

AUSTRIAN ARMY

STARTS DRIVE INTO ALBANIA

ROME, Jan. 26. While small Aus

trian forces are completing the conquest of Montenegro by disarming the scattered remnants of King .Nlchol's

army, 200,000 Austro-Hunganan troops

are advancing into Albania, overrunning the northern section of that coun

try and approaching the xone where

Italy for many years held dominant Influence.

A report reached here today from

Athens that owing to the superior number of the Austro-Hungarian army, the Italian expeditionary force landed

at Avalona many months ago, and since then considerably increased, would be withdrawn. War officials would neither deny or confirm the

report.

EXPECTS ADJUSTMENT OF GERMAN DISPUTE

WASHINGTON. Jan. 26 Count Von

Bernstorff is positive his government will meet the final demands of Presi

dent Wilson. . "Everything Is all right." he said, as he left the state de

partment after his conference with the secretary. "The entire matter will be

cleared up within a few days."

With the opltional preferential electric power rate Just established for the Richmond Municipal plant, which is similar to the preferential rate established for the Richmond light. Heat 4b Power company over a year ago, city - officials are hopeful that some large power contracts will soon be secured for the city. The rate is advantageous only to the largest users of power current during the daylight hours, or "off peak" period of an electric pjants operations. President Bavis of the board of public works today flatly denied that the city Intended to put forth any effort to secure a contract with a large, quarry company near New Paris Robert Ashe has had the contract with, this company, using L. H. tt P. current. Recently Supt Klelnknecht of

the city plant stated that Ashe and the quarry company had failed to agree on terms for an Increased power con

sumption and the city plant Intended to bid for this business In the event negotiations between Ashe and the quarry company were broken off. President Bavis today said that under the order issued by the commission yesterday a preferential rate could be offered only to consumers In Richmond and its suburbs, which would prohibit the city from bidding for the New Paris business. It was also announced today that the commission had decided to appoint one of Its engineers to co-operate with representatives of the city and the L. H. A P. company te appraise additional equipment at the L. H. & P. electric plant, installed since last June, for the purpose of detersolning the total purchase price the city would have to pay for the plant. No date for the hearing of the petition of the Richmond City Water Works company for an Increase In rates has been fixed as yet by the commission.

FALL WANTS ACTION

IN MEXICAN CRISIS

Opposition Promised. ; Considerable opposition will be offered by persons who declare it simply makes the United States the "cat's paw" for hauling foreign interests out of the fire. Its ratification by the United States senate is considered - doubtful. The same committee today considered the Columbian and Niguaraun treaties. The Columbian treaty providing for a twenty-five million dollar Conscience payment to Columbia in connection with the Panama , canal construction is certain to provoke a bitter fight on the Senate floor after the committee reports it. '

WELCOME STU DENTS TO HIGH SCHOOL

With the advent of the Garfield school pupils to the high school freshmen class, the "Cynosure," the high school periodical, will apperr tomorrow and copies will be given to the new students.' The paper contains a message to parents and students and Is one of the most attractive, numbers ever put out by the schooL

LEONARD TO EXPLAIN INDUSTRIAL SURVEY

Prof. R. S. Leonard of the extension department of Indiana university has arrived in Richmond and this morning conferred with J. Tv Giles superintendent of public schools, .relative to the vocational survey which the former will conduct here. Though Prof. Leonard was disinclined to give an interview on the subject of the coming survey. Superintendent Giles said a statement from the director would be forthcoming in a short time.

LODGE CONFERS WORK

Richmond Lodge. No. 196, F. and A. M., met last evening and conferred the Master Mason degree upon two candidates. About sixty members were present. Following the ritualistic ceremony, a luncheon was served.

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VESSELS IN DISTRESS

HALIFAX. Nova Scotia, Jan. 26. The following message was received here last night from Cape Race wireless station: "Steamer Rochambeau reports steamship Finland standing by vessel in distress sending up rockets. Nothing has been heard or seen of the distressed vessel since. Finland advises all vessels to keep a look out for her."

Weather Forecast

.Although Senator Fall's resolution calling for intervention in Mexico,

has been referred to a committee. It

Is expected that the Senator from

New Mexico will urge some kind of action within the next year. A canvass of the senate at the present time shows that any Intervention measure

would be unlikely to pass. .

United States Report Rain south. Rain or sleet north portion tonight and Thursday. Colder tonight north and central portions. Colder Thursday. Temperature. Noon 65 Yesterday. Maximum 58

Minimum 39 Local Forecast Rain this afternoon and tonight, turning to snow tonight or Thursday. Colder late tonight and Thursday. General Conditions The ' advance guard of the cold wave has reached Illinois and will arrive here by Thursday. Heavy snow Is falling west of the Mississippi river from Canada to Oklahoma. Temperatures range from aero In Nebraska to forty belew on the Canadian border. Two great storms cover the far west and are the cause of the heavy snow between the Ricky Mountains and the Mississippi river. W. E. Moore, Weather Forecaster.