Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 78, 10 February 1916 — Page 1

HOME EDITION ho:.ie EDmon RICHMOND, IND., THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 10, 1916. SINGLE COPY. 2 CENTS

vol. xnn no. 7&- g:artd"d07sun-Telegram BRANDEIS WITNESSES MUST TESTIFY UNDER OATH SAY SENATORS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. Charges against Lewis D. Brandeis, President Wilson's candidate for the supreme bench, must be made under oath. The senate judiciary committee, investigating the qualifications of the candidate, today notified witnesses that they will be sworn hereafter and that expert statements would not be accepted. v A scattering of spectators was on hand at today's hearing. James W. Carmalt, an expert of the Interstate Commerce Commission, the first witness of the day, took direct issue with Clifford Thome's charges against Brandeis made yesterday.

Recall Conversation. "Some time before Mr. Brandeis made bis argument." said Carmalt, "I had been working with him in preparing bis case. I know that he believed the railroad needed more revenue; I talked Xo Mr. Tborne about this and my recollection is clear that I told blm that Mr. Brandeis would admit that the roads needed more net in' come." - . GIANT GUNS DROP SHELLS ON BELFORT PARIS, Feb. 10. German guns, believed to have a range of more than twenty miles are being used in a systematic effort to destroy Belfort, the mighty fortress that forms the keystone of the French defense on the eastern frontier. On Tuesday and Wednesday ten shells were hurled Into Belfort by these mighty cannon, which are believed to be the last est output of the Krupp factory at Essen. French aviators are trying to ascertain the location of tha guns, which probably are hidden in some hidden recess of the Vosges mountains. When their position is determined French officials declare it will be a simple matter for an air squadron to put them out of commission by dropping bombs MINERS OPPOSE CONSCRIPTION LANCASTER, Eng., Feb. 10. A resolution opposing conscription was adopted at a meeting of coal miners here 'od&y. The' resolution after condemning the spirit of conscription expresses the determination of the miners to exercise a vigilant scrutiny of the proposal to extend the military service. GERMANS TAKE FRENCH TRENCH BERLIN, . Feb. 10. German troops hate captured by storm all the first line trenches over a front 800 yards long in the region immediately west of Vimy, It was officially announced today by the war office. It is admitted that the French were able to penetrate a position which had been captured from the French south of Somme. Another French aeroplane has been destroyed at Prlestwald.

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One of the most novel bathing costumes seen on the beach at this popular resort of society during the winter months is that worn by, Mrs. F. H. Lockwood. The charming habit of which she takes her daily dip in the surf is of striking black and white satin, with which she wears white stockings with a dainty black stripe. A broad white satin sailor collar and a "toboggan cap" of black and white finish the costume.

WAR BULLETINS

NEW SUPER-SUBMARINES. THE HAGUE, Feb. 10 Three super-submarines, superior in speed and equipment to any undersea craft built by any nation, have just been finished by German workmen at Kiel, according to reports that reahed Dutch naval officials today. Each are said to carry a crew of sixty men and are equipped with seven torpedo tubes. GERMAN ATTACK REPULSED PARIS, Feb. 10. A strong night attack by -the Germans along the. road between Neuville St. Vaaat and La Folie was repulsed by the French, it was announced by the war office today. The , great battle around Arris continued 'with attacks and counter attacks. COAST WORKS DAMAGE BERLIN, Feb. 10. Considerable damage is believed to have been caused by British coast defense at the mouth of the Thames river by two German aeroplanes which dropped bombs yesterday afternoon and then returned safely to their base. SEVEN AIRSHIPS DESTROYED PETROGRAD, Feb. 10 Russian av-lator,caholcllng-.thir own iin conflicts with German airmen., It : was announced today that during tha last three weeks battles in the air have resulted in the destruction of six German aeroplanes and a Zeppelin Airship without the loss of a single Russian machine. I ROSS INTERESTS MILTON CLUB Dr. D. W. Dennis, Secretary Melpolder, Dr. L. F. Ross and County Health Officer Krueger will go to Milton this evening to take part in a program arranged, by a special committee from' the Boosters' club there in the interests of the campaign for the county visiting health nurse fund. Moving pictures will be a feature of the program. MRS. SHANNER DIES. PRINCETON, Ind., Feb. 10. Mrs. Cyrena Shanner is dead at her home in Fort Branch. She was a daughter of Colonel Joshua Duncan, who served in the war of 1812 and the Battle of Tippecanoe.

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UNITED STATES ASKS AUSTRIA TO APOLOGIZE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. In a note on Its way to Vienna the United States demands that Austria-Hungary apologize for the submarine attack on the Standard Oil steamer Petrol ite in the Mediterranean several weeks ago. In addition the note demands reparation for . injuries sustained. The Petrolite which was flying an American flag, was shelled by a submarine without warning. The ship was immediately OPfll MR SCHOOL JJEXT HEALTH STEP Suggestion that hai been frequently discussed by members of the Wayne County Anti-Tuberculosis society for the , establishment , of , an . open-air school, will be ignored in 1916 as far as any definite constructive policy is concerned. The open .air. school will be a "development of the education campaign inaugurated by the county visiting nurse as soon as she is employed, a board member said. The board of directors, which is practically assured of the success of the financial campaign for the visiting health nurse, have received several applications for the position and is anxious to have the work started within the next few months. LAY EGGS ON TRAIN. E VANS VILLE, Ind., Feb. 10. When John Hardin of Fairview, 111., arrived here with two dozen hens he intended marketing he changed his mind for on opening the coop he discovered they had laid fourteen eggs on the way. He sold the eggs and took the hens back home. i

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stopped, but the firing continued 'for several minutes. One seaman of the Petrolite was wounded. INFATUATED WOMAN SHIELDS SWEETHEART JN; FORGERY PROBE Elizabeth Culbertson,' of Centervilte, aged ' 21, a strikingly ' pretty young woman, and Robert Mendenball, of Richmond, with whom she is madly Infatuated, Chief Goodwin says, were each fined $25 and costs in city court this morning for a statuatory offense. Although not related in court Chief poodwin told how the young woman forged the name of her foster-father, E. L. Culbertson, a prominent resiident of Centerville, to six checks, each for $5, which money she turned over to Mendenhall after he had lost his position recently. In court the prosecutor said Miss Culbertson left her home in Centerville about three weeks ago, and lived for a week with Mendenhall at a hotel. . It is said that the six forged checks were all passed upon Centerville merchants, two upon J. R. Moulton, three upon II. L. Johnson, and one upon Carl Sherer. Mr. Culbertson will refund these merchants for their losses, it is said, and it is improbable the girl will be prosecuted on a charge of forgery. The fines of both Miss Culbertson and Mendenhall were paid. The girl vigorously informed the authorities that her sweetheart did not influence her to forge checks. She said she did this to obtain money for Mendenhall and herself and that he was not aware of what she was doing. DETECTIVE DESCRIBES INCORRIGIBLE FATHER Steady progress is being made in the arrangements for the "Fathers and Sons Banquet" which will be held in the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium, Friday evening, March 3. J. J. Somerville, head of the Boys' division, anno meed today that the attendance would not be limited to mem bership in the association but no more than 300 fathers and sons could be accommodated.' ' Captain O. O. Wiard, Chicago de tective, who became known to boys here when he spoke at the high school and Garfield school will sneak about. The Incorrigible Father." ' Weather Forecast United States Report Partly cloudy tonight and Friday except probably snow flurries near Lake Michigan. Temperature. Noon"......,.. ,. 30 -"Yesterday. Maximum 32 Minimum 12 Local Forecast Unsettled tonight and Friday.. Probably local snow or rain. General Conditions Thawing weather is general over central states but it is very cold in far northwest. It is much ; warmer over northern Rocky mountains with temperature of 70 degrees at" Walla "Walla, Wash. Storm of considerable size is developing over the far west and is causing rains and snows over the western states. . W. E. Moore, Weather Forecaster.

DIVORCE MILL CUTS BONDS OF MARRIAGE FOR THREE COUPLES

Circuit court was again turned into a divorce mill this morning when three divorces were granted and one plea dismissed for want of prosecution. Habitual drunkenness and failure to provide were the charges made by Alice L. Bennett, against., her , husband Thomas ' Bennett. The ; divorce" was granted without contest on the part of the defendant." ' r"' ..: Z " "Lucy; White.; sewefl ,, Monl;iIte8eginit divorce from abandonment. She was, given the custc if of her two children Martha, age 9 and William, age 12 The court also granted her alimony of $8 a month. ' v Failure to provide was the charge in the complaint of Fern Conway against William Conway on which the divorce was granted. Her maiden name. Fern Carrington, was restored to her. For want of prosecution, the case of Maxine Henley against Jesse Henley was dismissed on motion of the prosecutor. . . .-. ' BRITONS DEMAND BETTER DEFENSES AGAINST SKY RAIDS LONDON. Feb. 10. Demands for better air defenses were increased todtoy as the result of the German air raid over the Kent coast yesterday when seven bombs were dropped from two German seaplanes. The fact that the raid was made in bfoad daylight shows that the Germans are getting bolder in their air attacks. Although the war 'office states that only slight damage was done and that no one was killed, newspapers are getting more bold in calling for better air defenses especially around London and along the coast near the Thames. ELECT MRS. M'DIVITT Mrs. E. E. McDivitt was re-elected president of the executive board of the Woman's Federation of Clubs at the annual election of officers in the Mor-risson-Reeves library, Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. McDivitt represents the Athenaea club. The other officers are as follows: Vice-president, Miss Bertha Hawkins, Teachers Federation; secretary, Miss Caroline Carpenter, Collegiate club ; treasurer, Mrs. .Lewis King, Music Study club. WORK WITH NURSE Closer co-operation between physi cians and the city visiting health nurse will result, it is believed, by social service bureau officials, from the information that has been sent out to forty-six practicing physicians of the city explaining the work of the nurse. Special cases, providing they are charity, will be taken up by the nurse on recommendation of the physicians. CUT INITIATION FEE Special - dispensation has been allowed Wayne Aerie, No. 666. F. O. E., for ninety days by William Grayson of Atlanta, Ga., grand worthy president, and the campaign for new members will begin February 15. The initiation fee during that time will ze $5. The Eagles have already learned of many men who are anticipating membership during the campaign.

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Only one Richmond banking Institution, the German-American Troat," and Savings company, submitted a bid yesterday to advance the city of Richmond a temporary loan of $85,000, bearing 4 per cent Interest. Thle bank was awarded the loan at a premium bid of $2520. reserved for tt-'l self the privilege of withdrawing Its proposal In the event Its attorney: advised that council had no authority to authorize the loan. The only' other banking firm to submit a bid waa E. M. Campbell & 80ns, Ind la nap-" oils, which firm offered a premium of $94.

200 TURKS KILLED BY AIR BOMBS ATHENS. Feb. 10. Two hundred Turkish soldiers were killed, scores wounded, three military warehouses burned and two ships sunk by French aviators who made a successful attack upno Smyrna Tuesday. Details of the raid which was made by a squadron of seven aeroplanes are given in advices received from Mitylene today. The aeroplanes rose from warships off the coast of Asia Minor and appeared above Smyrna just after sun rise. Fire from anti-aircraft uns was opened upon the French fliers, and two German aeroplanes rose to meet them. The French aviators routed their opponents and proceeded with their work of destruction. MONEY COLLECTED UNDER "LAZY" ACT For the first time in Wayne county money was collected under the lazy husbands act today when the county treasurer paid to John Melpolder, as trustee, $10 as compensation for ten days work during the past month by Gus Kroma, who deserted his wife two .months ago and is serving a sentence in the county Jail." " 'l- ---'

KILLS PMIN8 PLANS FOR SEVENTH STREET One of the board of public work's permanent street Improvement projects, the paving of South Seventh street, from Main to South A, went on the rocks today when John McMinn moved the resolution be rescinded. Marlatt and Bavls both voted aye, but.Bavis announced he had done so under protest. There was only slight opposition to the Improvement. This resolution also provided for a four-foot sewer in the block for the purpose of relieving several Main street business house of water which stands in their basements most of the time.

TILLMAN DENOUNCES ARMOR PLATE CONCERN "HIGHWAY" ROBBERS WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. Senator Ben Tillman, chairman of the senate committee on naval affairs, today delivered a vitriolic denunciation of the armor plate manufacturers, in a report urging immediate passage of the armor plate bill. The armor plate companies, he said, were like highwaymen, in a position to force the government to "stand and deliver." WILSON ABANDONS SPEAKING TOURS WASHINGTON. Feb. 10. President Wilson told callers at the White House today that he does not intend making another trip in beha,lf of his preparedness program.

500 PERSONS ATTEND CENTERVILLE INSTITUTE

CENTERVILLE, Ind., Feb. 10. Attendance waa better and more interest was shown in the Farmers' Institute today than ever before. Three hundred persons attended the meeting this morning and the audience last evening numbered 500. The following officers were re-elected : President, R. W: McMinn; secretary-treasurer, Gaar Eliason. Ladies' Auxiliary elected the following ofiicers: Mrs. E. S. Wrigh , chairman; Miss Norene Means, secretary; Mrs. John Jackson, treasurer. Miss Mary L. Mathews of Purdue university, has been the chief speaker throughout the institute. Last evening she spoke on the subject, "Home and Social Efficiency." She empha

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3I0DER Bond Claims Legality. City Attorney Bond today submitted to Mayor Robbins a written opinion that the authorization of the loan was legal and that such authorization was not required from the qualified voters of the city at a referendum election, as contended by John L. Rupe, attorney for the Second National bank. Tha First, Second and Union National banks and the Dickinson Trust company refused to participate in the loan upon the advice of their counsel, principally because their attorneys all agreed that under the law the city could obtain the money it desired only by the issuance of bonds. At a conference of attorneys representing all banks, except the GermanAmerican. Including A. M. Gardner, John L. Rupe and C. E. Shiveley. it was agreed that they would advise that council possessed no authority to order the negotiation of a temporary loan, the money secured to be applied to the purchase of the electric plant of the Richmond Light, Heat and Power company. They agreed that a city could resort to a temporary loan only to secure In advance monies appropriated for a specified purpose, to be provided out of the regular tax revenue, in the annual budget appropriation by ordinance. As no appropriation had been provided in the 1916 budget appropriation ordinance for the use of any part of the municipal tax revenue for the purchase of the L., H. and P. plant the three bank attorneys held that council could not authorize a temporary loan. They all agreed, however, that the council bad the authority to authorize the issuance of a short term bond Issue providing it did not exceed the city legal debt limit Mr. Gardner did not believe a referendum election on the question was required. However, Mr. Rupe insisted that such an - election was necessary Continued on Page Eight Sewer Remains Sealed. The outlet of this sewer was to be the proposed trunk sewer in South B street from Reeveston to the river. The Seventh street sewer was to remain sealed until the South B street sewer had been constructed. Richmond avenue property owners appeared before the board today with the announcement that if the proposed paving of that street was not extended from West Fifth to West Seventh they would all remonstrate. These property owners made but little effort to conceal the fact that there existed ill feeling against certain property owners who would be effected in the event the street was paved from West Fifth to West Seventh. The board pointed out that there were legal obstacles to prevent the improvement of the two blocks in question, but this argument made no effect on the property owners who live east of West Fifth street OLD MAN RUN OVER. INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 10. Frank Ensiey, 60. was run down and killed by a Big Four passenger train here this morning. His body was cut to pieces, his head being found a hundred yards away and one foot fifteen yards away. sized the importance of the home In the social development of a community. Prof. C. O. Williams, county superintendent, delivered an . address this morning. The following prizes were awarded: For the best plate of candy Hazel Jackson, 75c; Naomi Means. 65c; Dorothy Smelser. 50c. Cakes Devil's food, Mrs. Clara McMinn, 90c; angel's food, Mrs." Link Jones, 90c; any kind, Mrs. John Jackson, $1; Mrs. Nettie Harris, 65c; Mrs. Luke Kellum, 40c; white cake, juniors, Catherine King, 8 years old, first prize. Pie Peach, Martha Filby, 20c. " There were no entries for the prizes in sewing.

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