Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 134, 22 April 1916 — Page 8

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. SATURDAY. APRIL 22, 1916 "Find That- Item on EMMU m READY TO DRAW UP PLATFORM MAYOR FAVOEiS BIGGER REDUCTION ON POWER Roosting High, But Contented

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INDIANAPOLIS, April 22. With the contention that, the, ; Republicans, offered a precedent, the Democratic leaders are now preparing to submit a - platform at the state convention next week which will follow the plan of the Republican party and wilt Say very little concerning any of the proposed progressive measures; This.i3 the program, according, to the men who will be important factors in preparing the platform, because some of the politicians are insisting now that the Republican platform of this ;year is a good one upon which to get. votes even though it lacks the ."punch" which the Progressives placed in their declarations in the days of the past. ' Leaders are-Laughing.. It is the question of votes which is dominating the Interests in the Democratic camp, and the leaders are laughing heartily now that the Republican convention preceded them. Representatives from various sections of the state said today that they were nleased to see some , of the reform

forces conceding to . the Republicans that it was not necessary to embody these reforms in the Republican piai form because this eliminated the possibility of the Democrats declaring for : for the same reforms. ' "Last year we could not do anything i but permit those persons to get those i planks In our platform," said one of i the men who will be instrumental in ! framing the platform this year. "You J see. most of them are Republicans. . and they like to make us suffer. It i was interesting to be about the Sever- , in.; hotel during the Republican con- , vehtion, to see some of the reform (leaders agreeing that it would be im- ! prudent to put the Progressive declarations in the Republican platform at SOCIAL UPLIFT MEETINGS HELD IN CHURCH HERE Social uplift meetings were held last night and this atternoon by the col- j ored people of Richmond. Similar ser-1 vices will be held tomorrow in Mount Moriah Baptist church. The meetings are being conducted under the direction of-MPs.-Mattte D. Griggsby of Indianapolis. The meetings are well attended and are arousing 'considerable interest. Mrs. C . Goins said today. At the meeting last night Miss 'Ida Myller of Indianapolis discussed the causes and prevention of turerculosis. "Mousing and Sanitation", was discussed by Mrs. W" .'W. Anderson, and "Danger 61' the' Fly 'and Bedbug" was the subject of a talk by Mrs. Griggsby. Rev. C. C. Goins spoke on "Conduct of Our People in Public Places." A meeting was held at 2:30 o'clock this atternoon at the home of Mis. Alice Rice. Another meeting was held at 3:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. John Rhodes. Raster Services will be held at the Mount Moriah church at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning, and a woman's mass meetingwill be held at 3:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. A missionary training class-will be held following this service. At 8 o'clock tomorrow night a candlelight service will be held. This will be followed by a missionary travelogue. India, China, Thibet, Mexico, Africa, and Turkey. TAX TOTALS $10,966. Total tax collections at the county treasurer's office Friday were $10,966.67, the largest single day's receipts this year. ' -

Miss Helen Holmes

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this time. It was interesting because it meant we could meet, declare with pride "and view with.'- alarm and adjourn, and be on the same footing with the Republicans." ;

. This seems to be the general view of the Democrats who contend the Republican platform this year is a. platform upon which votes can be bbtaine.4, .The Jack ,ot any. declarations relative to the liquor question, woman's suffrage and any positive step concerning the much discussed new constitution Is declared by these men to place no ..handicaps on the party, and the sentiment as is said, is "to meet and adjourn. J HUBBY EARNS $43; GIVES $42 TO WIFE WHO ASKS DIVORCE Mrs. Anna Morton, wife of James Morton, 1202 North F street, had a hard time proving to Judge Fox this morning that her husband had failed to provide for her. According to her own testimony, Morton paid her $42 a month out of his salary of $43, keeping only $1 for his own expenses. They were marJ ried two months ago and had lived to gether only one month wnen Airs. Mnr. ton complained to the prosecutor that her husband was not paying her enough money to live and support her five children. She was formerly Mrs. Anna Sarver. Morton is a watchman at the Twelfth street railroad crossing. . Judge Fox took the case under advisement but intimated that he would refuse to grant the woman her request for he considered $42 out of a possible $43 salary assufficjent for any -wife to spend. After the heaTfag, Mrs. Morton said she intended to file a-..complaint for- divorce against her husband. SEARCH FOR VILLA NEAR LOS ANGELES . WASHINGTON'. April 22. The department of justice officials, admitted today that- their agents have in the past week been searching Los Angeles and all snrrounding" towns- for Francisco Villa. A report was received by E. M. DIanford; department of justice agent in Los Angeles a week. ago that Villa was' in that city. He Was said to have crossed into the United. States at the " time "of the Columbus raid. DIanford was at once instructed to conduct. a search for the bandit. He has done so and reported to Washington that he has been unable to find, any trace of Villa. JONES WANTS OIL FOB COUNTY ROADS No action was taken by the county commissioners this morning on oiling the -macadam roads of the county although County Road; Superintendent Jones urged that money be appropriated to the oil the roads, which he said is the only means of preserving them. Mr. Jones told the commissioners that he is opposed to oiling the gravel roads, which, he says, tends to rot the road surface. It has been found a success with stone surface, however, he said.

NAMES EARHART TO MAKE STUDY .Will Earhart, formerly supervisor of music in the Richmond sehools, has been selected by the United States commissioner of education to make an fhaustive report of the conditions af fecting music study in the public schools of the country. He is at present-' supervisor of music of Pittsburg. Mr. Earhart's picture appears in a current frssue of Musical America, along with a half-page article on his "Valued Service in Campaign for School Music." This article explains that Mr. Earhart "became interested in music early in life, studying the violin and harmony when only a lad. He became identified with school work first at Franklin, O., then at Greenville, O., and Richmond, Ind., going .from the last-named place to Pittsburg: The systematic manner in which he has organized . this vcity's school . musicteaching force is iiow looked upon as one of the very best in this nation, and a standardization that will be accepted as second to none. City Statistics Deaths and Funerals. SCHROEDER The funeral of Mrs. John Schroeder will be held from the home, followed by services at St. John's Lutheran church, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services at the home will be held at 1:30 o'clock. The Rev. A. J. Feeger will officiate. Burial will be in Lutherania. Friends may call Sunday afternoon from 3 until 5, and in the evening from 7 until 9 o'clock. MILLER The funeral of Mrs. Henry Miller was held from the home on the . Liberty pike this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Conrad Huber officiated. Burial was in the Lutheran cemetery. Births. Born to: Mr. and Mrs. George W. Snyder, 51 South Eighth street, boy. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jaffe, 39 North Third street, boy. Mr. and Mrs. William Hoggatt, 2230 North F street, girl. Marriage Licenses. Fred Hosier, 32, Cambridge City rural route mail carrier, and Flossie McNutt, 26, East Germantown. Howard Merrill, 26, city repairman, and Martha Smith. 21, city, clerk5. Newton Long, 51, Palestine, O., cement worker and Sarah Hill, 61, Bethel, at home. CANDY EASTER EGGS LITTLE IN DEMAND Local candy dealers have reported light sales of candy Easter 'eggs this season, and attribute the case to the reported poisoning of Roy and Herbert Myers, of Indianapolis, wno are said to have been poisoned by Easter egg coloring. The proprietor of a candy store on Main street reported that a woman entered the store and bought four pounds of little candy Easter eggs. She took the package across the street and told a. friend that she intended to send the candy to her grandchildren. Her friend reminded her of the poisoning of the two children in Indianapolis recently. Without hesitation she returned the candy to. the dealer and traded it for another kind. DIVORCES GRANTED TO FOUR PEOPLE Two divorces were granted by Judge Fox in the circuit court this morning. Both decrees were granted on the charge of failure to provide. Emnia Allen secured legal separation from Bert Allen and her maiden name, Emma Mason, was restored to her. Charles Wynn. from whom a divorce was secured by Daisy Wynn, will be required to pay $10 a month for the support of his child, who was placed in the custody of the mother. English factories manufacture about 250,000 needles each week.

PROMISES FAIR DAY FOR EASTER PARADE Tomorrow will be fair. This is the proclamation of the weather forecaster. The weather is going to be warmer also. From indications many new "duds" will blossom forth tomorrow. In spite of the bad weather during the week, merchants report that they have sold more goods this year before Easter than in previous years. People are buying better goods also. In both men's and women's wear, the clothing that appears on the streets tomorrow is going to rather "loud." Merchants say that their customers have been calling for bright colors. ACCEPT 5 RECRUITS AT RICHMOND OFFICE "The proportion of . recruits to population is largest in the small towns of the country," Recruiting Sergeant Bond said today. The percentage of applications is higher in the cities but too many are physically unfit and are not accepted." In the first 20 days of April the rural districts of Indiana have produced 54 recruits. Five of these men were accepted from the Richmond station. Sergeant Bond is very well pleased with the showing Indiana has made so far this month and says that the Hoosier state will rank about fourth among the states in the number of recruits accepted. GLEAN-UP WEEK WILL SWAT FLY That the most effective way to promote the "swat the fly" campaign is for the residents of Richmond to obberve the "clean-up" week campaign, the first week in May, is the conclusion reached by the publichealth committee of the Commercial club. A special committee composed of Prof. J. T. Giles and Dr. A. L. Bramcamp has been appointed to make plans for the "swat the fly" campaign i this summer. Literature will be cir-j cuiatea tnrougn tne scnoois ana a campaign cf publicity will be entered into by the committee. Committee composed of William Romey, Dr. F. W. Krueger and Prof. J. T. Giles will co-operate with the state health board in the attempt to have passed at the next legiFlature a bill providing for a full time health officer. FINED FOR LOAFING On complaint of his sister that he had not worked for several weeks, Henry Hoppe was arrested last evening by Patrolman Hanning, and was fined $1 and cost in police court this morning for public intoxication. He was arrested at South Eighth and E streets. John Hamilton was also fined $1 and costs in police court this morning for public intoxication. RETURNED TO DAYTON William Johnson, colored, was returned to Dayton, O.. last evening, where he will stand trial for embezzlement. He is charged with having stolen $15 from Ben Grashy. Johnson was traced to Richmond yesterday by Grashy, who had given him the money fo buy junk. When Johnson was' found he had neither the money nor the junk. Both men live in Dayton. WILL PAY NO TAX. No inheritance tax will be paid by the heirs of Samantha King, deceased. Report of the administrator to list the estate for taxation, was filed with the county clerk today and approved by Judge Fox. It showed the estate to be valued at $3,372.55. The husband, Elijah King and three children, are the only heirs and each has an exemption of $2,000.

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COUNTY GETS ON DALTON BIDS BRIDGE Bids were received by the county commissioners today for the construction of the Dalton bridge, over Nettle Creek and the Ellebarger bridge on the line between Henry and Wayne counties. Bids were received on each one of the bridge plans, which were advertised together, although they will be let separately by the commissioners. The bids were as follows: Dalton bridge, John Duke, $2110; I. E. Smith, $2195; Burke Construction Co., $2190; Ellebarger bridge, John Duke, $690; I. E. Smith, $595; O. K. Dill. Cambridge City, $119 ; Burke Construction Co., $749. The contracts were not let today and the bids were taken under advisement. SUBSCRIBE TO FUND FOR COUNTY NURSE The approval of the county commis sioners in the plan for securing a ! county visiting health nurse was given ; this morning when all three commissioners subscribed to the fund. Dr. D. W. Dennis, chairman of the special tuberculosis hospital committee of the Commercial club appeared before the commissioners this morning and urged co-operation in the work of the county visiting health nurse. CONTRACT FOR GRAVEL Agreement has been reached by the county commissioners with Mrs. Barkley Johnson, living near Fountain City, to secure gravel for road repaid at the cost of 20 cents per cubic yard. Gravel was secured from the Johnsonfarm last year, although Road Superintendent Jones said that at least 2,000 to 3,000 yards will be used from this place. GET SCHOOL CONTRACT Miller-Kemper company have been awarded the contract for building a $55,000 reinforced concrete school house at' Tippecanoe City.jphlo. F. S.

Opposition was expressed by Mayor J Robbins to the suggestion of Superin

tendent Kleinknecht of the city light plant, that the light and power rates can not be reduced 25 per cent as compared with the present schedule. "I do not understand why Mr. Kleinknecht should figure $48,000 as a fair annual estimate for new building and equipment," said Mayor Robbins. "I believe that this is at least $15,000. if not $20,000 high, and that this amount of money could be used in lowering the rates. I do not understand on what basis the superintendent places his figures for the reports every year, including the erection of the new unit at a cost of $81,000. has only averaged $25,000 a year, and there is no reason to expect that another additional unit would have to be built for years to come, and surely not until after 1927. SIGN LIGHT PETITION. County commissioners today signed the petition for ornamental lights between Third and Fourth streets on Main and the petition is now ready to be presented to the board of works Monday. Owners representing more than three-fourths of the property along the north side of the street signed the petition and the county will pay half of the expense of lighting this square. ByTempIe Packard of Columbus, Ohio, is the architect. They will fetart work on me new Duimmg next ween, and tne contrac t calls for its completion before the fall term which starts in Septeniber. -

MILLS THANKS SOUTH END FOR LETTER OF LAUDATION

In reply to the letter of congratulation sent to the special factory committee of the Commercial club by the South Side Improvement association for the successful negotiations in i bringing the United Refrigerator companies' factory to Richmond to re-oc-t cupy the building of the AdvanceRumely company, the special factory committee, J. H. Mills chairman, commends the co-operative spirit in which the letter was sent. Action requesting the secretary of the improvement association to address the letter to the Commercial club committee, was taken at the meeting of the association Tuesday evening. The following is the text of the letter sent by the S. S. I. A.: Messrs. Joseph Mills, chairman: Lewis lliff Tra H'nnH 1 Special committee on "United Refrigerator Co., Factory Proposition of the Commercial club." Gentlemen: Our board of directors has instructed me to express to you, our and the association's admiration for the energetic, resourceful and unselfish manner in . which you so successfully proceeded in bringing the above difficult deal to a close and a new industry to our city. Most of us are plain, hardworking business men, who do not hesitate to voice our approval or disapproval fearlessly on any subject concerning the welfare of our city, but I have seldom had . the opportunity to write a lei.ter which it has given me as much pleasure to write as this one. Sincerely yours, HANS KOLL, Sec'y. The following reply was received today: Hans M. Koll, Secy. South Side Improvement Association Richmond. Ind. Dear Sir: ...- In behalf of the Richmond Commercial club, its' board of directors and special committee, appointed , to negotiate with the United Refrigerator company, and the Advance-Rumely Co., all .of which we are privileged to rep resent, permit , us to express to you i

I believe that $12,000 a year Is a sufficient surplus, and the value of the plant is at least $190,000 this year, and this can be increased to $200,000

neii year. WEATHER PUTS BASEBALL BUGS BACKBONE WEEK The aged gentleman who regulates the universal water works system evidently was nursing an extended grouch today. And as a result, games galore, all over Wayne county, scheduled for yesterday and today, were called off. The high school and Garfield games scheduled, for yesterday afternoon as well as the New Paris-Campbellstown affair at Campbellstown, were among those "not present" yererday. The Westcott-Natco S. A. L. came, the Earlham-Miaml, t ha Pennsy-Nieht Hawk session and a half dozen lesser skirmishes booked for. this afternoon did not materalize. It is doubtful whether games scheduled for Sunday can be played. It will necessitate the working of Old Sol overtime if diamonds are to be in shape for games tomorrow afternoon. RED MEN CHANGE BUILDING BOARD Members Of the Red Men's lodge will attend services at the Second Presbyterian church on May 19, in celebration of St. Tamina's day, which is May 11. The committee on arrangements that was appointed at the meeting last night is Bert Russell. Cliff Haworth and Dempsey Pearson. Chief's degree was conferrend on C. E. Phelps. Howard Williams and C. C Butler last night. A new building committee was appointed, composed of Roy Brown. Harry Lewis. Charles Darland, Carl Miller and Charles Way. About twenty Hokendauqua Indians visited the Centerville hunting grounds Wednesday night and . report "heap good time." KLEINKNECHT FAVORS REDUCTION IN RATES Superintendent Kleinknecht of the city light plant said today that he was strongly in favor of a reduction in the light and power rates from the city light plant, and that the statement he has made to the mayor and the board of works, and will later make to the city council, will show conclusively that he is in favor of a reduction. In the communication to the citv officials Mr. Kleinknecht quotes figures to prove that it would be unwise -to make a reduction greater than 18 per cent under the present rates. personally, to jour board of directors and to the South Side Improvement association due appreciation of your letter of the 19th inst. Shows Fine Spirit. This letter is typical of and marks the highest standard of civic organization. It conveys the true spirit required to make Richmond that which It deserves to be. a city of opportunities. It is evidence of an unselfishness and of the highest conception of th true standards upon which our city must rest if its fullest greatness is to be obtained. Would that this spirit might permeate fully each individual civic organization and that the germ thus lmbeded by the S. S. I. A. might inspirp that activity insuring for Richmond success in its greatest fullness. We are one people. We are interdependent. Sectional pride is commendable, and if restrained within the channels of the expression of your honored association it can but achieve for us all better things. Our cause is a common cause. Our goal is the life of the aboring man. upon whose success hinges the welfare of our city. Until this goal has been fully safeguarded our duties shall remain unperformed. Good citizenship implies good and faithful service to our city. This standard is none too high, and should be met by each individual. Weakness Evident. Any weakness of our city Is evidence of failure -on the part of individuals to properly1 function. It shows citizenship bejow par or an accepted standard. - If we" reason correctly the sectional factors of our city must brave the storm with an untiring energj.. so much in evidence on the part of your, association. They must secure the individual support of the masses. We recognize in the South Side Improvement Association the implements of warfare for the uplifting of citizenship and the Upbuilding of our city. ; Very Sincerely yours, .t Richmond Commercial Club. Special Committee Joseph Mills. Ira Wood and L E. Iliff.