Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 107, 22 March 1916 — Page 13

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, WEDNESDAY, MAR. 22, 1916 PAGE SEVEN

rans OF OTKJG OUT WATER WORKS DEFICIT

INDIANAPOLIS, March 22. The crisis which has developed in Richmond through the fact that revenues to the Richmond City Water Works

have not equaled the amounts antici

pated by the public service commission, is going to result in the commission providing some scheme at once through which deficits may be eliminated, but, there is a possibility that no rates will be raised for individual or residence users of water. Members of the commission are pointing to this deficit to show how close the commission auditors and engineers figured on the future .conditions of the water company when the original order of the commission was written. June 20, 1914. Revenue Falls Short. The revenues of the company are about $5,000 less than the total amount anticipated by the commission. After examination of records, it has been found the $5,000 deficit is made up of two amounts. One amount of $2,500 is

traceable to additional taxes levied on the property and the other amount of $2,500 is traceable to the fact the city has not used as much water as was estimated. The question is, where Is the commission going to make a levy to relieve this deficit, and there are var

ious solutions. Some of the suggestions which probably will be carried out and which are being considered by some of the commission are contained herein. There are a considerable number of what are known as "Intermediate" fire hydrants in the city, that is hydrants which are placed between the points originally designated as sites for hydrants. There is some question, on tho part of the commission, as to the ownership of these hydrants but the belief Is prevalent that the city owns them and does not pay a water rent for them. It has been proposed that the water company reimburse the city for the cost of these hydrants and then compel the city to pay water rent. Under such a plan it is expected that more than $1,000 would be deducted from the deficit. Consider Second Method. The second method proposed to eliminate the deficit is through the charging of the factory owners for

sprinkling privileges. It has been found that many factory owners have installed automatic sprinklers and are not paying a readiness to serve charge. The argument the factory men make to the commission is that they are not using water but are paying the cost of installing the sprinklers. But the commission answers the water must be maintained in the case of necessity and they should pay for the protection. Their factories are not burning constantly but yet they must pay for fire insurance, is one argument advanced by persons about the commission offices. And then it is shown in one instance the present Insurance premium paid by one of these firms is not one-tenth of what it was before the water sprinklers were installed. There is a third possibility. The average residence owner uses about 36,000 to 40.000 gallons of water a year, that is the small user consumes this amount. This is about at a ratio rt 1 f(C o-illrma a mnnth Thto fnn.

sumer is compelled to pay 20 cents fori

each 1,000 gallons consumed. The

user who consumes more is in a little

better class as far as payment is con-, cerned and usually this user is in a better position, financially speaking, to pay. It has been proposed that the commission extend this first class slightly and provide, for instance, that the users of up to 10,000 gallons any one month shall pay 20 cents for each 1,000 gallons. This would increase the revenues considerably and not work too much of a hardship on anyone, according to attorneys. It has become known .that Chairman Duncan is to consider the Richmond water case without much delay, and he has announced there must be some method provided for increasing the revenues. It is believed the future will find the commission specifying no certain amount to be allowed for taxes. This amount will be included with other amounts so the tax assessors will not be given any clue upon which to fix the assessment. The reason has been

produced in this instance. Some persons connected with the Richmond case contended the commission was allowing too much for

taxes when an allowance of $10,000 was made, but when the company was being assessed the assessment was fixed at more than $12,500. There are qome attorneys who believe the assessors took advantage of the commission's figures and raised the ante and to provide against future possibilities

of this nature, the commission is con-j

sidering including the tax allowance with other allowances.

HOLD EXAMINATION BEFORE MORRIS CASE

Examination before trial was conducted this morning in circuit, court In the case of Walter Morris against Isabelle Morris Haner, to contest the will of the late Banjamin Morris. The estate, which Is involved is valued at approximately $25,000. According to the terms of the will, Mrs. Isabelle

Haner will receive practically the entire amount. Walter Morris alleges that he is entitled to a share in the estate as the son of Frank Morris. It was alleged by Mrs. Haner this morning in the examination, that Morris is the illegitimate son of Frank Morris and is not entitled to any share in the estate. The date for the trial has not been set by Judge Fox.

City Statistics

AMERICAN FRIEND PUBLISHES SERMON BY REV. WOODMAN

Current issue of the American Friend which was distributed today contains an article under the caption of "The Paternal Responsibility of the

Child to Religious Life," by Rev. Charles Woodman, pastor of the Friends' church in Portland, Maine. Rev. Mr. Woodman points out the influence which parents use in leading their children to religious life. Rev. Woodman is considering the offer of the pastorate of the West Richmond Friends church here.

FIFTH CAVALRY SENT

CHICAGO, March 22. Four troops of cavalry and one machine gun troop of the Fifth United States cavalry left today on two special tralnB for the Mexican border. They will reach Columbus, N. M., Saturday evening or early Sunday. Lieutenant Colonel D. L. Tate, commandant at the fort, personally superintended the loading of the cars before daylight today. The soldiers, happy at the prospect of active service, worked hard to complete the prepara

tions for the departure. Lieutenant Colonel Tate declared his men and horses were in the best possible physical condition for the hardest king of campaigning.

LAST BULLETINS FROM FRONTIER

Deaths and Funerals. HORNER Philip M. Horner, 71, well-known tinner, died last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Geo. Hayward, West Richmond. Four children survive him, Mrs. Oran Parker, Mrs. George Hayward of this city: Edward Horner. Sugar Valley, O., and Charles Horner of Dayton. He is also survived by four sisters, Mrs. Chris Pierson, Dayton; Mrs. Frances Heater, Camden, O.; Mrs. Ella Stevenson, Cincinnati, and Mrs. Paul Snively, .Middletown. -The funeral will be held at

the home of Mrs. Hayward at 1:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Services will be private. Interment will be at Dublin. Friends may call this evening. NYE Ezra Nye, 79, died yesterday at Lynn of grip. The funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p. m. at his home in Lynn. The burial will be at 4 o'clock in Earlham cemetery- Arrangements have been made to give friends an opportunity to see the corpse at Earlham cemeteryEFFEX Mrs. Charles Effex, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Freeman, 1010 Butler street, this city, died yesterday at her home in Troy, O. She formerly resided here. Among those surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Lydia Works, Mrs. James Harrell, Mrs. Mae Lamb and Mrs. Mae Mendenhall, all of Richmond. The body will be brought to this city for burial. Funeral arrangements have not been announced. KERLIN Funeral services of Hazel G. Kerlin will be held from the home, 807 North G street, Thursday morning at 9 o'clock. The body will be taken to Anderson for burial. Births.' Born to: Mr. and Mrs. Fred R. Borton, West

Main and Seventh streets, boy. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Bruner, 317 South Seventh streets, boy. Mf. and Mrs. John Holmes, 220 North Seventh street, girl. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Stephenson, 417 North Sixteenth street, girl. Mr. and Mrs. August Rawski, 542 South Sixth street, boy.

PICKELL MAKES DEDUCTIONS ON STUDY SYSTEMS

Systematic deduction of the workings of the supervised study plan introduced by Principal F. G. Pickell in the high school the first of the present term, is embodied in a confidential report which will be submitted to the board of education for approval within a short time. The report, which Principal Pickell says may never be made public, is thorough and analytical in Its nature, it is believed. The report is made to furnish the members of the board with a general idea of the extent of the success of the plan, which it has met in the Richmond high school. Principal Pickell is one of the most ardent advocates of this form of school

study, and the Richmond school is one of the few high schools in the United States that has adopted it in practical and unlimited arrangement. It has the Interest and attention of educators all over the country, and many inquiries have been received by the principal regarding the effect of the plan here. ' The principal has declined to give out any information contained in the report and did not says whether the report shows that the plan has been successful or not. However, in previous Interviews he has stated that he could not expect better results than have been shown In the adoption of the supervised study plan.

STRAYER SPENDS $41 0 1 GIRL'S INFATUATION

CREATES PRODLEM FOR POLICE FORCE

- Frank Strayer, Republican nomine for prosecutor, filed his statement of campaign expenses with the county

clerk today. He spent $410. which Is the most spent by any candidate that has so far made a statement'-" "I - included . every item.- that could possibly be taken as a campaign expense," said Strayer. "I even included 40 cents for tack to post signs on poles. . The largest part of my expense was for cards and advertisement."

BOWMAN SELECTED TO HELP COMMITTEE

ANNOUNCE PROGRAM FOR CONFERENCE

WASHINGTON, March 22. Villa's forces In Mexico are being constantly

augmented by well armed and equip

ped men, according to information re

ceived here today. As a result, the United States forces under General Pershing are compelled to proceed cautiously. Army officials now say there can be little doubt that the Mexican chief will try to ambush his pur. suers.

SHOT THROUGH NOSE DUE TO ACCIDENT

RUSH WAGON ORDER

. SOUTH BEND, Ind., March 22 Just twenty-four hours after work was begun the special government order of twenty-five water wagons to the Studebaker corporation for the United States army in Mexico was speeding away from South Bend for Chicago aboard a special train on the New York Central last night.

1,500-POUND BOX HIT HIM.

HARTFORD CITY, Ind., March 22. A 1,500-pound box fell on D. C. Vincent. He was seriously injured.

BATTLESHIP SAILS SOUTH GALVESTON, Tex., March 22. The battleship Kentucky, which arrived here two days ago from an Atlantic port, sailed last night under sealed orders. Her destination is believed to be a Mexican port. , --t , . , i , MEXICAN FORCES FIGHT'

QUERETARIO, Mex., March . 22 General Carranza was notified today that Mexican troops had engaged Villa forces near Namiqulta and that a sharp conflict was in progress in the mountains of Chihuahua.

CARRANZA FORCES LEAVE

JUAREZ, Mex., March 22. Carranzistas companies marched to the railroad station this morning .probably for entraining. Officers refused to reveal the purpose of the move. 'It is believed they are being sent to reinforce the Namiquita garrison.

Police Investigation has revealed the fact that young Norman Harlan was accidentally shot in the nose with a rifle by Lawrence Crocker, living on North West Third street, instead of by Floyd Hosier, as first reported. No action will, be taken by the authorities as the shooting was entirely accidental. The rifle was a 22-calibre automatic. Crocker picked it up and while trying to find out how it operated, accidentally discharged it.

SEEK CITY HONORS

To decide the individual championship of the city, Roy Miller, manager of the City alleys, announces a tourney open to all bowlers. No handicaps will be given and all contestants will roll from scratch. Those entered to date are Karl Meyers, Art King, Bert Martin and Roy Miller.

SELECT DANCE DATE.

April 1, was selected last night as the date for the dance to be given by

Young Socialists. The dance was to

have been held March 29, but a change

of time was found necessary. About

fifteen members were present last

night.

Turquoises derive their name from the fact that the first specimens were Imported into Europe through Turkey.

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Spring Opening of Wool Press Goods aid Safes

With Special Prices and a General Discount of Ten Per Cent Is an Event of More Than Ordinary Interest at Our Dress Goods Department This Week.

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WOOL DRESS GOODS Jacket Suitings, Skirtings and Coatings at TEN PER CENT DISCOUNT

Broad Cloth Covert Cloth Gaberdine Mannish Stripe Plaid and Checks Palm Beach Suitings Challis Serges Silk and Wool Poplin English Mohair English Chuddah Tussah Royal

One lot Lining One lot Silk and 27-inch Import- 32-inch Importand Undergar- Chiffon; sale ed Pongee, . all ed Pongee, all ment Silk, price silk silk Sale 21c Yd. 28c per Yard Sale 58c Yard Sale 68c Yd. 1 lot of Crepe and Chiffon Taffeta. ONE LOT OF FANCY SILKS Pretty Former prices up to $3 ; 32 to j"l OO patterns, worth $1.00 yard, Kftp 42 inches wide, Sale price, yd. sale price, per yard JOl 36-inch Embroidered Pon- 36-inch Imported Wool and Silk Remnants at gee, in ten different color p n .,, special low prices : 50c, $1, combinations; sale rongee, an suk M $2 5Q 78c per Yard Sale, 78c Yd. $3.50, $4, $4.50, $5. One lot of Even- One lot of Even- One lot of Black A large line of ing Silks, 40 to 42 ing Shades in Taffeta and Mes- Black Chiffon inches wide; for- Broadcloth ; for- saline; specially Taffeta. Specialmer price $3 yd. mer price $3 yard priced at ly priced at Sale $1.28 Yd. Sale $1.28 Yd. 88c Yard 98c Yard

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nounced, practically all arrangements

nave been completed for the countywide meeting of Christian churches which opens in Central . Christian church tomorrow night and closes Friday night. State officers who will attend the conference will be included on the program. Every Christian church in the county is expected to be represented at the meeting.

BETTELON FIXTURES GRANTED TO COMPANY

Two cases against Asa Bettelon, former proprietor of a saloon on North Ninth street, were concluded today in circuit court when judgment was entered for the plaintiff, the Realty Security Investment company. Judge Fox ruled that the investment company was entirely within its rights in demanding the property, which had been leased to the saloon keeper. The case, which Bettelon brought against the sheriff for an alleged illegal sale of real estate, was also dismissed at the cost of Bettelon.

A special train will convey .Wayne county delegates and party men to the Republican national convention at Chicago, in June. Plans for the special were begun by the county chairman today. The Columbia club of Indianapolis, which includes several Wayne county Republicans among its members will have its headquarters at the Great Northern. Special trains will also be run from Evansville, South Bend, Terre Haute and Fort Wayne. L. S. Bowman, county chairman, has been named by State Chairman . Inman as a member of the committee of non-resident members of the Columbia club for . arrangements

COAL WORTH 5 CENT8 TAKEN BY ARMSTRONG

Elisabeth Culbertaoo, a yotm and very attractive appearing CentervUla girl, present a problem to the local authorities. Because of her lnfatuation for Bob Mendenhall, a Richmondman, she has twice been arrested recently, once for living with him at a north end hotel and. this week, for public intoxication. She appeared befort the mayor today but refused to testify. An effort will be made; through the Central Bureau, to secure employment for the girl. She refuses to live in Centerville and the authorities do not want to send her to jail nor to order her to leave the city. GALE BREAKS GLASS One of the large windows on the

third floor of the court house was

blown in with a crash this mornlmr

during the miniature gale which swept

inrougn tne city aDout 9 o clock. Office enmloves rushed to their

doors thinking the glass in the sky-

ugnt naa crasnea to tne floor.

TRY IT!

Sidney Armstrong today pleaded guilty to stealing coal valued at 5

cents from the C. & O. railroad. He

is the sole support of his mother and sister. He was released on suspended sentence on a promise of future good behavior.

BRIEFS

WA N T E D Competent

house cleaner. Call Palladium office. 22 -1

FOUR PERSONS KILLED.

QUEBEC, Ont., March 22. Four persons are . reported to have been killed in a wreck on the Intercolonial railway near Cedar Hill today. Many others were hurt.

WANTED a dish- washer and pan washer. Westcott Hotel. 21-3c

CARD OF THANKS. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our neighbors and friends for their many acts of kindness and assistance during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father, also for the many beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Mort Chenoweth and Family. 22-lt.

WOMEN !

Save five dollars by dry cleaning everything at home with gasoline.

Throw Off Colds and Prevent Grip..When you feel a cold coming on, take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. It removes cause of Colds and Grip. Only One "BROMO QUININE." E. W. GROVE'S signature on box. 25c. Adv.

It is very easy and Inexpensive to dry clean and brighten all the ribbons, laces, yokes, neckties, silks, net work, satins, shirtwaists, kid gloves and hoes, furs, children's clothes, suit, caps, woolen garments, fancy vests, Swiss, lawn,, organdie and chiffon dresses, draperies, rugs, in fact, any and everything that would be ruined with soap and water. Get two ounces of solvite at any druggist and put it in two gallons of gasoline, where it immediately dissolves. Then immerse the goods io be cleaned; rub a little and out they come looking bright and freeh as new. You will find nothing fades, shrinks or wrinkles, requiring no pressing. These few moments' work saves any household five to ten dollars. Try it and. you will find dry cleaning just

as easy as laundering. Your grocer or any garage will supply the gasoline and the drug store will furnish the solvite, which is simply a gasoline soap. Then a wash boiler or large dishpan completes your home dry cleaning outfit. As gasoline is very inflammable b sure to do your dry cleaning out of doors or in a room away from fire or flames, with windows left open. Adv.

EgjfiF2inni2y cps Eaitt Tireaite Grocery Tilings You Should Know About New 1916 Crop Pure Sap IVlaple Syrup Direct from the Camp, Purest Open-Kettle Syrup. Guaranteed Full 11 Lbs. to the Gallon Genuine All-Gluten Diabetic Flour 100 Gluten. Absolutely Free from Starch. No Better Obtainable at Any Price.

Cassler Ribs witb Tenderloin Mildly Smoked Pork Loin on Ribs, Mildly Smoked. A New Delicious Meat Treat. Braunschweiger Mettwurst Sausage Made from German Recipe. Purest Ingredients. Rich Flavor. Dr. Wiley Approves It. Genuine Imported Swiss Cheese Hard Now to Procure. Very Fine Flavor with Large Eyes and Soft, Creamy Consistency. Genuine French Roquefort Cheese Almost a Luxury. A fine addition to your Salads. Very best Societe Brand Bead Molasses and Sauce for Chop Suey , If You Like This Chinese Dish, the Real Oriental Flavor Is in These Two Items. Shelled Hickory IVuts and Black Walnuts Always on Hands in Fresh, Sweet Condition. Shelled Pecans and Almonds Also. Olive Oil Castile Soap Genuine French Castile with Pure Olive Oil for Use with Invalids and Babies. Kellogg9s Battle Creek Health Foods The Entire Line of Foods Used at This Famous Sanitarium, Exclusive Agents Fresh Caught Black Bass and Mackerel Every Friday We Have the Choicest of Fresh Caught Fish. We Never Sell Frozen Fish. Genuine Holland Edam Cheese Very Scarce Now, Especially the Better Marks. We Have the Best Prince Wilhelm Mark

SPECIALS

Peeled Dr. Peaches Fine Evaporated fruit with the skins taken off. Excellent flavor. 20 cents per Pound 2 Pounds 35c

THIS WEEK

Sliced Peaches In Gallon Cans, Fine Fruit. Heavy Pack at a ' Fine Price; worth 60c a can Special, 39c per Can 2 Cans at 75c

Finest Vegetables Farm House Brand; ten Different Kinds; Highest Quality, mostly 15c goods, Per Dozen $1.15 Single Cans 10c

Sack Salt Worcester Brand, the best cooking and dairy salt made; Special price Two 10c Sacks 15c Four 10c Sacks 25c

GOLDEN SUN COFFEE 2 (1 lb cans) 55c

BOILED HAM

Machine Sliced 39c Pound

ROYAL Baking Powder 1 Lb. Cans 39c PLUM JAM Purest Quality Lge 50c Jar, 25c

Tall SALMON Steamboat Brand 3 (1 lb) cans 25c BULK OLIVES Good Size Full Quart, 19c

CRACKERS Taggart Tags 1 lb. Pkgs. 10c FLOUR Gold Coin Brand 24 lb. Sack, 85c

MACARONI Ready-cut in 1 Lb. 2 (10c) pkg. 15c NAVY BEANS Fancy Quality 3 Lbs. 25c

Extra Special! SATURDAY ONLY All National Biscuit Co. PACKAGE CAKES and Fancy Wafers All 5c Pkgs. 6 Pkgs., 25c All 10c Pkgs 3 Pkgs. 25c

Strawberries 20c per Box

Extra Special! SATURDAY ONLY All National Biscuit Co. PACKAGE CAKES and Fancy Wafers All 5c Pkgs 6 Pkgs., 25c All 10c Pkgs 3 Pkgs. 25c Strawberries . 20c per Box

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