Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 132, 20 April 1916 — Page 1

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THEY'LL DECIDE WHAT CONGRESS DOES IN CRISIS Senator William Stone (left) of Missouri, chairman of the committee on Foreign Relations, and Representative H. D. Flood of Virginia, chairman of committee on Foreign Affairs.

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( Rev. John - S. Lightbourn sent his resignation to the vestry of the St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal ; church terday afternoon.. It willtake effect about the middle of "June. He has accepted the otfer. of the- St. George Win yah Episcopal church at Georgetovirn, S. C, which came to him just before he . went to New Harm6ny, March 30 to conduct mission services there. ' - Vestry to. Act Soon.. ' John L. Rupe, president of the vestry,, said that the resignation would be acted on some time next week. . The Rev. Mr. Lightbourn said that he had : resigned ' because he believed that the other positionwas better for him. . "Ithas in no way been caused by any ' friction between me- and the congregation and vestry. . We are on the best of terms, t The vestry told me that they were sorry they could not make me a more attractive offer eo as to retain me. I will assist in evry way. possible to help select a new pastor and have advised them to find one as soon as possible so' as to

have him start as soon as I leave. At present I know of no possible candidates for the place." When he leaves in June, the Rev.

Mr. Lightbourn will have served as

pastor of the local church for five and

one-half years. .' He came here January 6, 1911. During .this time several improvements - have been . made : In s the church property and the congregation has been slowly but steadily increased. Although the town to hich the Res. Lightbourn goes is not as large as Richmond, the parish is much larger. The town is about 16 miles from Charleston, S. C, on the Atlantic sea coast. The church dates back to colonial ' times having been built in 1736. : ' - In speaking "of his resignation this morning the Rev. Mr. Lightbourn said that while here he had tried to preach a liberal religion to his- congregation and had, tried to instill into the minds a strong and broad comprehension of Christianity. He said -that he believed that he had succeeded to a large extent in this effort.

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COMPLETE PLANS

FOR FESTIVAL

BY ORCHESTRAS

, Arrangements for. the music festival to be given jointly by the Garfield, high school and city symphony orchestras at the high school auditorium the evenings of May-10, 11 and 12, are being completed by a committee composed of J.' T.' Giles, Robert Wilson, N. C. Heironimus, R. C. Sloane and F. G. Pickell. It has been decided that the first evening's . program shall be furnished by the Garfield school orchestra, under, the direction of - Miss - Elizabeth Sands. The high school orchestra will give Its program the second evening. The final concert will be given by the Richmond Symphony orchestra under the direction of Prof. R. C. Sloane.

5 PERSONS DIE IN RAIN STORM IN MIDDLE VEST

CHICAGO, April 20 Five dead, dozens injured and thousands of dollars worth of property destroyed was the toll today of. a freakish storm which sprang up late yesterday from the warmest day of the year , and swept through the Mississippi valley. In Chicago a 45 mile gale swept the city, damaging buildings and tangling telephone and telegraph wires. One man was killed. He was struck by lightning as he lay In bed. Kansas reported three dead in as many different parts of the state. Roads in the- rural districts are choked with debris of wrecked barns and fences. A child was killed at Rich Hill, Mb., and several were injured when a miniature tornado struck the village just before nightfall. The twisters swept through' north central Iowa and southern Minnesota,

injuring scores of persons and doing extensive property damage. At Bricelyn, Minn., several persons were injured, some seriously.

WAR OR PEACE HANGS OH ANSWER GERMANY WILL MAKE TO U S., BELIEF OF LEADERS AT CAPITOL

BERNE ATTACHE RETURNS HOME

COPENHAGEN, April 20. Major von Bismarck, German : military attache at Berne; Switzerland, has been recalled, according to a dispatch from Berlin. No explanation of this action has been. received, but private reports state that friction has arisen between Germany and Switzerland because the latter country has held " up artillery which the former country purchased at the Krupp works.

HUNT PERFECT BABY.

CHAWFORDSVILLE, Ind., April 20. The women of this city want to find the perfect baby. A "Better Babies Contest" will be held here May 22-23.

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INDIANA ALUMNI TO MEET TONIGHT

' HAVANA, April 20. In anticipation of American intervention in Mexico, General Obregon has mobilized 30,000 Indians in the vicinity of Mexico City to cope with any United States forces that may attempt to disembark from Vera Cruz to the capital. These defense forces gathered by General Obregon, who has become the military dictator of Mexico are Yaqut veterans of

last year's campaign against Villa and the fiercest warriors in any army in the world. Twenty thousand "Indians preceded General Obregon to Mexico City and

have been distributed in the suburbs

of the capitol.. Ten thousand more Indians from Sortora are with General Obregon's cavalry commander, Cesareo Castro.".

BRITISH PRESS PREDICTS GERMAN-AMERICAN WAR

PARIS, April 20. French troops have taken .the offensive on the east band of the Meuse river in the second battle of Verdun. The official communication issued this afternoon announced that a successful French attack was carried out last night in the region of Vaux. The assaulting force captured a redoubt and some trenches which the

Germans had constructed after their advance against the northeast front of Verdun. Two hundred German prisoners were also taken by the French. The artillery duel on the west bank of the Meuse continued throught the high'. The French attack at Vaux was preceded by a terrif bombardment of the German positions.

OVER INCH RAIN FALLS AT NOON

"April ; showers bring May flowers," and if they had continued in the same volume that was falling at noon today a short time longer they might have caused serious trouble. : ' The water backed up In. the basement at the . 'Adam H. Bartel wholesale dry goods comrany and - covered; the floor. No damage ;was done. At 1 'o'clock .this afternoon ; 1 1-4 ' inches of water had fallen. The' water is running Into the river very fast but unles .there 'are

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MAY ORDER LIGHTS AT NEXT MEETING OF WORKS BOARD

The question of ordering the erection of the ornamental lighting system on Main street ' from Fourth , to Twelfth, on Eighth" from " North A to South - A and and on North .Seventh from A to Main, was postponed by the board of works this morning until next Monday J morning. Alfred 'Bavls - said today that he is anxious: to have. the work begin so that the citywill have the ornamental lights by the. middle of summer. ' '

Announcement was made 'today of an important called meeting : of the Wayne county alumni of Indiana university, for 7:30 o'clock tonight. The meeting is to be held In Principal F. G. Plckell's office at the high school building. Important business connected with the university and Its alumni has presented itself which demands immediate and concerted action on the part of local people, according to Principal Pickell, who made the announcement.

PAYS FOR CROSSINGS

The board of works this morning passed a ruling that whenever aji entire square had been petitioned to be oiled the city would pay for the intersections. This same arrangement was made last year. The board decided also, to extend the time for receiving petitions for oiling until Saturday.

ASPHALT ORDERED TO COVER AVENUE

The Andrews 7 Asphalt company, of Hamilton, O.. was awarded the contract for the building of the asphalt surface on Richmond" avenue. City Engineer Charles' reported to the board of works this morning that the investigation of the signatures on the petitions presented to the board Tuesday, had been investigated and found that the brick petition lacked one signature of being a majority. ? :: ' The street will be built of Trindidad Lake asphalt, the same ' material that was- used on North A street last summer,The contract price for the Richmond' avenue job Is $1.84 per linear foot. " - - - i r : :

LONDON, April 20. British opinion is practically unanimous that President Wilson's ultimatum means war between the United States and the central powers. The press asserts that a rupture of ' diplomatic relations between America and Germany is certain, and that Austria-Hungary will also be Involved In the break. "It is difficult," says the Chronicle, "to assume, that the German government, elated by the submarine sue. cesses of the last six weeks, will accept President Wilson's terms. Diplomatic relations will then be broken off,

resulting in a situation which may.

easily develop into war if Germany perpetrates fresh atrocities of which American citizens are victims. "If the kaiser decides that a continuation of submarine warefare Is

worth a breach with America, he probably will decide it ia worth a war, too. If he desires to avoid war he would naturally make his concession at a stage when it would also avert the breaking off of relations."

WASHINGTON, April 20. The eyes of all America were turned toward Germany today on the decision of the foreign office in Berlin upon President Wilson's ultimatum, demanding abandonment of present submarine warfare methods, depends peace or war so far as the United States is concerned. There hardly is a single official in the capitol who does not believe that a severance of diplomatic relations the action threatened by the president . inevitably must lead to war. If Germany decides to defy the demand of the United States, officials say, she immediately will inaugurate a general warfare against all vessels entering British and French waters and Americans must be victims. ' : $ v No Word Received.

TURKS MASSACRE GREEK RESIDENTS IN GREAT NUMBERS

SALONIKI, April 20. Greek residents of Turkey are being massacred by wholesale, according to reports received at the allies' headquarters here todayyrhe outrage appeaf.lb be TnTcrtedby; tfie Ottoman authorities. -. Th massacres began on April 11 at Adriandple. Four hundred Greeks are said to have "been killed in that city and 300 wounded. Bulgarian troops are said to have participated in this massacre. At Smyrna 200 Greeks are reported to have been killed. Many Greeks were also slain at Constantinople.

No word yet has come, from Ambassador Gerard indicating how German officialdom feels toward the American communication. It is not the intention of the state department to press for an answer before the end of the week, Secretary Lansing holding that three to five days is a reasonable time within which a reply can be expected. If, however, it is not forthcoming by that time. Ambassador Gerard will be directed to press for it. It is known that Ambassador von Bernstorff has sent a very lengthy communication to his government, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation. He. has explained, ,lt , Is , understood, that; unless Germany announces that it has abandoned Its general submarine campaign against merchant vessels, there can be no further discussion of the situation. - If such announcement is forthcoming then the United States win willingly discuss the general methods of submarine operations and assist in . framing rules which would brinp; future campaigns within the pale of international law.

CHANCELLOR TO CONFER WITH KAISER AT FRONT

WILSON MISSES GAME

WASHINGTON, April 20. Because of an engagement to receive the delegates to the annual convention of the Daughters of the American Revolution, President Wilson was unable today to witness the opening of the baseball season here between the Yankees and Nationals.

GYMNASTIC SHOW OUTLINED BY NOHR

According to Robert Nohr, of the high Bchool, no gymnastic or play festival will be given by students of the public schools this year. Instead plans are already, being made for a mammoth play festival to be given by the students of the grade, Garfield and high schools in the spring of next year. The . 1917 festival will be similar to the gymnastic festivals held In Cincinnati each year, Mr. Nohr said today. It will be held out of doors probably at the Glen Miller park. -

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United States Report probably rain, thunder showers tonight and Friday. Somewhat lower temperatures with strong south winds and thjjnder squalls. .Temperature. Noon G5

? Yesterday. Maximum ... .' SO Minimum 46 Local Forecast Unsettled tonight and Friday. Showers and thunder squalls. Cooler- - , : General Conditions The western storm has moved eastward, its center being over the Central states, t . and causing violent thunder storms throughout the Mississippi valley. Unsettled conditions will prevail during the next twenty-f our, hour , f , , W. E. MOORE. Weather Forecaster.

BERLIN, April 20. Imperial Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg and Foreign Minister von Jagow held a long conference today, presumably on the note sent through Ambassador Gerard from President Wil60n. It Is understood that the chancellor will leave Berlin Friday or Saturday for a conference with Emperor William at army

headquarters. Officials of the foreign office were unusually reticent today. None would comment in any way whatever on the submarine situation. Count von Bernstorff has notified the foreign office that he has sent from Washington a long message relating to America's demand.

SIX REPORTED KILLED IN MISSOURI TORNADO

KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 20. Six persons are reported dead and about fifty injured in Stover. Morgan county, Mo.', with the town laid in ruins as the result of a tornado at 7 o'clock laBt night. A special train over the Rock Island was. sent from Eldon, Mo., to the relief of the stricken populace of Stover. Among other damage the railway depot is said to have been blown across the track, blocking traffic. The storm is also supposed to have struck near Jefferson City and

California. Mo. Many are reported injured at Olean, Mo., six miles north of Eldoa.

DOG DIES ON JOB.

HARTFORD CITY, Ind.. April 20 A. D. Stevenson's blood hound, after waiting several months to prove its worth, took sick on its first job, trying to trail thieves who stole hides from the Ritter slaughter house.

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THJZSE AffO rOtJZjrtCH F1CLD PIECES Iff MEXICO

. The strongest fighting unit which Gen. Pershing, commander of 'the punitive expedition in Mexico, has at his service is a battery, of field artillery, composed of three and four, inch pieces. The picture shows some of th pieces in Mexico; -. i -! . ' '