Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 73, 4 February 1916 — Page 7

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGKAM, rniUAt, ruts. 4, uie.

FAGE SEVEN

MR. BATCH

By Jimmie Swinnerton

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BODIKER HELD FOR ROBBERY ON SUSPICION

Ed Bodlker, an ex-convict, was

taken into custody by the police yes

terday to determine whether he was responsible for the theft of a purse

from Miss Marie Dillon, North Eighteenth street, last December as she was walking home about 6 o'clock in the evening. , About twelve years ago Bodiker was

convicted on a charge of highway rob

bery and served about eleven years in the penitentiary. He was released about a year ago.

' Miss Dillon was railed in by the

police to look at Bodiker to see whether she could identify him as her assailant. Miss Dillon said Bodiker .resembled the man who stole her purse and whom she pursued through an alley, armed with nothing but her umbrella, until he outdistanced her. 1 Affirms His Innocence. Bodiker insists he is not guilty of the crime and has informed the police that at 7 o'clock the evening the crime occurred he was in Dayton, O. This story is being investigated by the policrf. If substantiated Bodiker will be released. The police say they have been informed that Bodiker was seen near the place where the hold-up occurred Ihe same afternoon and it has also been ascertained that he quit his Job and drew his pay the same day. Bodiker served time for stealing a purse from a woman at North Fourth and D streets. Later he was released on parole, which he violated a short time later, the police say, by stealing a shot gun and leaving the city. He was returned to prison and served out his sentence. '

AIR CRAFT DROPS BOMBS ON TWO ALBANIA CITIES

VIENNA, Via Berlin, Feb. 4 Avatona and Durazzo, the two chief of Albania, were bombarded from the air by Austro-Hungarian hydroplanes on Wednesday, the war office announced today. One of the hydroplanes that attacked Avalona was destroyed, but its occupants were rescued by the crew of the other machine. The rescuing hydroplane reached the 3ulf of Cattaro in safety, having made

I flight of 136 miles.

The official statement issued by the ar office follows: "In Albania we captured 'he region est of Kruja, nrr ;-mt ! Durazzo.

Our hydroplano '" un' day bombarded Durazzo a uie camp near theere, causing heavy damage. On the same day three Austro-Hungarian liydroplanes bombarded Avalona, hitting the harbor works, ships and ramps there. One hydroplane was damaged and descended to the sea.

SIX WOMEN KILLED

NEW YORK, Feb. 4. Six women Were burned to death early today when fire destroyed the four story

basement house at 243 Hancock street, one of the most fashionable sections of Brooklyn. The house was the home of Mrs. Caslmer Tag, widow of Casimlr Tag, who was president of the Uerman Savings and German American bank of Brooklyn. It was one of ihe handsomest bouses in the block.

Sketches from Life

By Temple

JVo WorE

RETURNS TO CAPITAL

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4. Tired but admittedly elated over the manner in which the Middle, West received his message on preparedness President Wilson arrived here this afternoon at 1:05 o'c.lock. The president and Mrs. Wilson immediately went to the W'hite House.

ARRESTED FOR THEFT

Mae Hullinger, 16, was arrested yesterday for stealing a rins from a counter at a 5 and 10-cciu store. The girl was turned over to Mrs. Candler, probation officer. It is Improbable that any charge will be preferred against her.

GIVE SALESMANSHIP

WILSON BREAKS LAW

DES MOINES, la., Feb. 4. President and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, while

!n Des Moines, violated the state antitipping law. The fact became known today when two waitresses, tipped $5

ach by Mrs. Wilson, and two messen

ger boys, tipped 50 cents and 10 cents iesi'ctively by the President, received

hot res from the attorney general's

nrfice that they must keep the money us souvenirs.

FIREMEN FORGET HOSE.

EAST MACHIAS, Me.. Feb. 4. In

hha timt lent tt n nw flrn neln here

Jyesterday, firemen ran four miles to

Jl uiac in o uni u utiij iu uiowvto had left the fire hose behind.

BAILEY IS UNDECIDED.

Jesse Bailey, who made the race for

heriff four years ago, said today that

e had not decided definitely whether

r not he will enter the race for the

republican nomination for-sheriff.

Principal F. G. Plckell, superintendent of the public night school announced today that the class of study of salesmanship will again be held next year. He expressed himself as more than pleased with the results of the course held under the direction of Lee B. Nusbaum. The course closed Monday night.

WIFE SUES POTTER.

Harry Potter, an employe at the City restaurant, was made the defendant in a divorce suit instituted in circuit court today by his wife, Bessie Potter. She alleges that in addition to treating her cruelly by beating her he has refused to support her.

FILES SUIT ON $192 NOTE.

The complaint of Timothy Connell against Ned Johnston on a note alleged to be overdue, asking judgment for $192.50, was dismissed from the court docket this morning by Judge Fox at the cost of the plaintiff.

six men Missing.

TOLEDO, O., Feb. 4. Six men who were reported missing following an explosion and fire in the Craig Oil company, were accounted for today. The loss by the fire was $75,000. The plant will be crippled for several weeks.

AUSTRIAN BOATS BOMBARD COAST

ROME, Feb. 4. An Austrian naval squadron consisting of four torpedo boats and a cruiser bombarded the Italian town of San Vitochieno and the railroad station at Ortona Thursday morning. Slight damage was caused, according to an official statement issued here today. Italian batteries on land replied vigorously to the Austrian ships and forced them to retire.

TABLE RESOLUTION ON CANADIAN FIRE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4. A resolution condemning the burning of the Canadian capital at Ottawa as an "unpardonable, wanton and barbarous act" was introduced in the senate today by Senator Thomas of Colorado. Senator Gallingher of New Hampshire inquired whether the incendiaries were "British or German." The resolution was laid on the table.

DUNING RE-APPOINTED MAENNERCHOR LEADER

Will Duning, Jr., grocer, has again been chosen as director of the singers' organization of the Richmond Maennerchor. Mr. Duning was director until he moved to Indianapolis when Joe Wessel was selected as his successor. With Mr. Duning's return to Richmond he is again directing the chorus work.

STARTS WARSHIP FUND.

NEW YORK, Feb. 4. Miss Marjorie Sterrett, 13, has sent ten cents to a local newspaper, asking that the money be used to start a fund with which Uncle Sam can build a battleship. She urges all school children to conrtibute and. suggests the name

"American" for the warship.

KERR EVANGELISTS ARRIVE FOR SERIES

Practically all arrangements have been completed for the union revival meetings of the First, Third and Grace M. E. churches, which will be opened at the latter church at 10:30 o'clock Sunday by J. McD. Kerr and his brother, H. W. Kerr, evangelists. Services will be held nightly, beginning at 7:30 o'clock at Grace M. E. church, with the exception of a union service at 7 : 30 o'clock Sunday, which will be held at the First M. E. church. The prayer circle is arranging for a series of cottage prayer services, and the music committee is organizing an orchestra and a large chorus. First rehearsal for the singers was held Wednesday night at First church. The publicity committee is extensively advertising the meetings. Letters have been received from friends in Indiana and Michigan cities congratulating the Richmond churches on securing the Kerr brothers for the revival. It is expected the evangelists will make a favorable impression here.

DR. RAE PREPARES SERIES OF SERMONS

Rev. J. J. Rae, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, has prepared a series of sermons which will be delivered, one each Sunday afternoon at Vespers services during February and March. The general subject of this series is "Unlearned Lessons." Following are the subjects and the respective dates during February upon which the sermon will be given: Feb. 6, "What Infidelity May Teach Us"; Feb. 13, "What Russelism May Teach Us"; Feb. 20, "What Roman Catholicism May Teach Us"; Feb. 27, "What Christian Science May Teach Us."

PEEL APPLES FAST.

ALEXANDRIA, Ind., Feb. 4. Emma Phillips and Dorothy French in an apple peeling contest conducted by the Junior League of the M. E. church.

each peeled an apple in thirty seconds:

BELIEVE HOUSE BRINGS VIEWS FROM BERLIN

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4. An offic

ial of the German embassy said this afternoon that the use of the term "disavowal" is a mistake. He stated that Germany has already explained to this government that there is no equivalent to that word in the German language nor one that means anything like the English meaning of the same. This official also said that he had reason to believe that Col. House is bringing an important communication from Berlin because of which he has asked the presidtent to take no summary action in the Lusitania situation until he gets back to this country. Germany he claimed is extremely anxious to meet the "reasonable views" of the United States and the embassy is hopeful that it will yet find a way to do so. The German view of the Lusitania remains as outlined in recent dispatches from the International News Service correspondent.' It feela that it has fully met the demands of the United States made on the basis of humanitarian principles but that it cannot be expected to go further.

BOSTON TOWNSHIP FARMERS CONVENE

Three hundred farmers from Boston and surrounding townships met at the Boston school building Thursday afternoon to hear talks and take part in the discussion in connection with the township farmers' institute. A large number were also present today to take part in the discussion relative to improved methods of farming. C. A. Clark, of Purdue, was the chief speaker Thursday afternoon. He spoke for an hour on the subject of "Hog Cholera and Vaccination." Following his talk the farmers entered into a discussion. Charts showing the development of the disease and correct methods of eradicating it, were shown by the speaker.

DISCUSS TAX QUESTION

Equalization of taxes between the various classes of property will be the theme of the convention that is to be held at the court house, attended by county and township assessors and their deputies, from eleven counties. The meeting will be held at 2 o'clock on the afternoon of Feb. 10. It, is a district meeting arranged by' the state board of tax commissioners. The following counties will be represented: Dearborn, Decatur, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Henry, Randolph, Ripley, Rush, Union and Wayne.

WOMAN SO WEAK COULD NOT SLEEP Made Well by Lydia E. Pinkham's VegetableCompound. North Oxford, Mass. "I had lost, three children and I was all run down

and so weak I could not sleep at night. My eyesight would leave me and everything I ate upset my stomach. I was very nervous and if I would start to sweep I would have to stop and lie down before I could finish. I was looking over the paper one day

and read of a woman who felt as I -did and took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, so I took it too. Now I am proud to tell you I am feeling fine and have given birth to a boy baby. He is my 'Pinkham' baby. I keep a bottle of Compound in my house always." Mrs. Peter Marco, Box 64, North Oxford, Mass. Sleeplessness, indigestion, weakness, and nervousness are symptoms which indicate a lowered vitality of the female organism, and the tonic, strengthening properties of the good old fashioned roots and herbs, contained in Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, are jast what is needed by every woman who i3 in Mrs. Marco's condition. For free advice In regard tc any annoying' symptom write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confidential), Lynn, Mass.

SHEPPARD OPPOSES 4 ATHLETIC SCORING

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Melvin Sheppard, one time champion middle distance runner and a member of the Olympic team sent to Sweden, says that the present system of scoring in cross country runs by the A. A. U. is unfair. Sheppard is now the trainer of the Millrose A. C. athletes. He claims that the club that has the first five men to finish should be declared the winner, and not the club that scores the lowest number of points.

ATTENDS COMMITTEE.

J. T. Gles, superintendent of schools and a member of the general committee which will supervise the Richmond Industrial survey to be conducted here soon, has gone to South Bend, Ind., to attend a meeting of the committee.

new Arcade TONIGHT Knickerbocker Star Feature Presents PAUL GILMORE in "Houses of

Mystery

COMMITTEES PLAN FOR MASS SESSION TO DISCUSS BRIDGE

Organization of committees to complete arrangements for a mass meeting to be held within two weeks in the High school auditorium, was perfected at a meeting of representatives of women's clubs, patriotic orders, executive committee and officials of the citizens committee at a noon luncheon in the Y. M C. A. today. About fifty persons were present at the luncheon. Selection of the date for the mass meeting to be held to permit of a full discussion of the Main street bridge problem, was left to the executive committee Following are the committees appointed to make arrangements: Decorating committee, Chairman, Mrs. E. E. McDivitt, Miss Bertha Hawkins. Miss Alice Moorman, Harry Doan and George Dilks; Music committee. Chairman, Miss Elizabeth Hasemeier, Mrs. L. E. King and Frank Braffett; Program committee, Chairman Dr. N. S. Cox, Mrs.- D. W. Dennis, Mrs. Harlow Lindley, Mrs. George Chrisman, Mrs. S. E. Nicholson, Dr. R. L. Kelly and Richard Sedgwick; Publicity committee, Chairman Mrs. N. C. Heironimus, Miss Annette Edmund, Mrs. E. II. Harris, Mrs. J. M. Yaryan and Mrs. W. H. Romey.

SET MUSICALE DATE.

Ralph C. Sloane and F. K. Hicks, directors of the Richmond Symphony orchestra have set Thursday night, Feb. 17, as the time for the orchestra concert to be rendered in the high school auditorium.

ASK FOR and GET HOE?LlCK?S THE ORIGINAL f MALTED IV51LK Cheap substitutes cost TOO" same price.

LYRIC

THEATRE Main and 9th

TONIGHT Two Reel Comedy, "Knocks and Opportunities' One Reel, "Across the Line."

PALACE TONIGHT B. A. Rolfe Presents Wra. Faversham In a Thrilling Tale of the Northwest "The Right of Way" In Five Acts TOMORROW Wm. A. Brady Presents "Oversight" With All-Star Cast, Including Vivian Martin

"A Sack of SattrfactW

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In the open!

In clear, sunlit air stands the big, model mill where Valier's Enterprise Flour is made there cleanliness is a science. Tbe (rarity and quality ol Valier's Enterprise Floor to kept perfect by perfect milling methods. Human hands never touch it. It to . even sacked by machinery: in brand new sacks of heavy cambric that thoroughly protects the floor from the mill to you. VaJiw'a XnterpriM flour will dalicbt you.

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