Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 148, 9 May 1916 — Page 1

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RICHMOND AVENUE LIME MAY BE DISCONTINUED BY STREET CAR FIRM

Rather than pay the cost of paving its right of way along Richmond avenue, the T.H., I. & E. Traction company, owner of the? Richmond Street Railway company, is considering abandoning the Richmond avenue, line. The Andrews Asphalt Paving company which has the contract for the paving of Richmond avenue is now

waiting onxthe traction company Never Returned Profit. The Richmond avenue line has never, been a profitable one for the company, depending almost solely upon Richmond avenue resident for patronage, so the company's decision to abandon this line will not be a surprise. . , Tt is stated that in the event this line in abandoned the company may extend a line along Pearl street from First street to Fifth street. Such a line would extend north on West Fifth street from National avenue to Pearl street, east on Pearl street to West First street, and north on First street to the Doran bridge. Pearl street is two blocks south of Richmond avenue, 'and . two . blocks north or West Main street Company ..of ttcials - believe . a Peart, street line -would be a much more profitable one than the Richmond avenue line -as "it would "feed" a much larger territory. FEW TIN CANS FOUND ON TOUR AFTER GLEAN-UP After concluding a twentyfive mile tour through the city, R. E. Richman, secretary in the office of the state fire marshal, reported at the Commercial club rooms last evening that Richmond is the CLEANEST CITY IN INDIANA. Mr. Richman's inspection did hot merely include the socalled better sections of the .city, but the trip was made to all parts of the city. Only One Pile of Cans. "In the entire trit. I only saw one rile of tin cans." said Mr. Richman. f watched the alleys closely and saw tx one pile of rubbish. If the present conditions are usual, I would say that the municipal bouse cleaning in Richmond is better than the Individual house cleaning. The streets are in excellent :onditloti." "Richmond has more natural shade trees than any city in Indiana." said Mr. Ricbmand. ' Richmond, besides being the cleanest city in the state is alf the most beautiful." Form Permanent Body. The organization of a permanent t lean up commiiee, to extend the work throughout the year, was urged by Mr. Rlcbman. ' More -shrubbery should be planted in Richmond,"' said the representative from the state house. "Iu some sec tions of the city, shrubbery has been i used to good advantage but it could be used much more generally." As a representative from the fire marshal's office, Mr. Richman, urged greater care In fire prevention. He urged a city ordinance to eliminate forever the shingle roof. PLAINFIELD FRIEND GIVES COLLEGE $1,000 Robert L. Kelly, president of Earlham college, announced Saturday that a secand $1,000 had been added to the college endowment by William Chandler of Plainfield. The first contribution w as made some time ago. - Counting the scholarships that have been presented to the college this year by Benjamin F. Thiebaud of Connersville: Joseph A. Goddard of Muncie, and Jloses F. Dunn and gifts from the general education board, the total is more than $70,000.

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READING WILL PRESIDE AT CASEMENT TRIAL When Sir Roger Casement, the Irish rebel and German, propagandist, comes to trial on a charge of high treason within a few days in London, Baron Reading, lord chief justice, will preside on the bench. Baron Reading is well known in this country, having visited it several times. He was last here in 1915 when he was a member of the allied commission which raised $500,000,000 war loan. RICHMOND NEGLECTS VALLEY OF RIVER AS SCENIC ASSET "There are many beautiful homes in Richmond" said J.; L. Randall, agricultural expert connected with the industrial survey. "With but, fewT exceptions, however, they lack in completeness because of the absence of vines and shrubbery. The prevailing type of architecture here needs adornment. "The most common shrubs now used in the landscaping of the homes are lilacs, syringas and spircas, but show lack of intelligent care and have been allowed to grow to tall ungraceful bushes." . "The . central landscape ; feature of the city seems to have been overlooked." said the expert. "The Whitewater valley holds great scenic possibilities." : DAVIS MOTOR CAR INCREASES CAPITAL Owing to-the steadily increasing demand v for Davis motor cars in the United! States as well as abroad and the recently: completed ' negotiations for taking on the Westcott Motor Car company plant In order to be in a position, to ' meet such demand, the officers of the t Davis -Motor Car company have deemed advisable to increase-the. capital of the. company to $100,000 common stock and $60,000 preferred.

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uu BANDITS FLEE TO SOUTH WITH SIX PRISONERS MARATHON, Tex., May 9 The Mexican bandits who invaded the United States Friday night are racing south ward today with eight American prisoners. An American posse that attempted to oyertake the Mexicans has failed thus far, and it is feared that the bandits will kill all their captives or leave them to starve after inflicting terrible tortures on them.

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With the aid of a couple of foster mothers new , addition have been provided for the Glen Miller park' zoo. -A bull terrier, owned by Robert Stauber, . is raising two young wolves, born a few days ago, and she is proud of her adopted chlldren. Then there la a very haughty hen that haa just hatched two

RICHMOND IS CLEANEST CITY IN THIS STATE

The City of Richmond, to start with, is one of the cleanest cities in America, and today, after a week's "clean-up" campaign, it is THE CLEANEST CITY IN INDIANA. Richmond has a class of home owners who make the sanitary problem an easy question to solve. A little more attention should be paid to the alleys. The Municipal House Cleaning tn Richmond is better than the individual House Cleaning. A little more shrubbery would help to make the city even more beautiful. - A permanent "clean-up" committee should be organized so that the campaign could be carried on throughout the year. This committee should have sub-committees in the different wards of the city. More stress should be put on fire prevention. The shingle roof should be forever prohibited. It is the best aid to a general conflagration. From R. E. Richmond's address at Commercial Club last night.

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MEXICO CITY, May 9. It was officially announced here late last night that steps had been taken to prevent the entry of more American troops into Mexican territory. There is no explanation of this act, which appears to contravene a statement made just previously that the de facto government was endeavoring to settle amicably the crisis arising out of the Glen Springs incident .

SUBMARINE WASHINGTON, ; May 9. The United State considers the submarine issue with Germany closed. : It will be re-opened only if the pledges accepted by this government are violated or Germany says that they are withdrawn because of the rejection of the suggestion that they hinged on action by Great Britain. There still remains the adjustment of damages for American .lives loft? through illegal -opera

WHITE STAR LINE SHIP GOES DOWN LONDON, May 9. The White Star express freighter Cymric, which was. torpedoed by a German submarine off the Irish coast on Monday afternoon sank this morning. PEOPLE URGED TO WITHDRAW FROM MEXICO

EL PA80, Tex., May 9. It was reported here today that representatives of the state department had ordered all consular agents throughout Mexico to warn Americans to get out of that country with the least possible delay. A hitch has apparently developed In f he negotiations here between General Alvaro Obregon and General Hugh L. Scott. Muscovy ducklings. ;' Their craving to swim In the lake gives her much concern, however, and she la constantly scolding them because of their aquatic proclivities. The only scandal In the Glen zoo as reported by Superintendent Charles Ford, la the action of Miss Fanny, the Rhesus monkey, in divorcing her husband, Tom, who ia ENTRANCE U. S. TROOPS CASE CLOSED tions of submarines; But this, is a matter which Count von Bernstorff, the German Ambassador, ' has full authority to negotiate. MUST PAY FINES MARION, Ind., May 9. All persons who do not pay fines they may owe the city will be sent to jail unless the fines are paid at once.

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WILSON ORDERS INFANTRY TO FRONT FOR ACTIVE SERVICE IF GEN. CARRANZA FORCES BREAK AND U. S. INTERVENTION

HUNTING SITE? COME TO CITY; POWER IS CHEAP "Within. ten months, the city will be able to offer to factories that may desire to locate in Richmond, the lowest power rate in the middle west," said Mayor- William J. Robbins, at the meeting of the Commercial club last evening. "This will mean an incentive for factories to locate here and they will be assured that the rates will not be increased." Alfred Bavis, president of the board of works, also emphasized the importance of low light and power rates as an incentive to factories to move to this city. "Co-operation of all the interests in Richmond toward a better city, is the only way . to make a better city," said Mr. Bavis. of the ringtail family, and Miss Fanny. never had a bit of use for the ringtails. Tom haa gone back to the cage occupied by the other ringtails, all of whom now apend their time bombarding Miss Fanny, the proud Rhesus, with unseemly monkey language. It is also said that Miss Continued on Page Three RESIDENCE DISTRICTS CAN OBTAIN LIGHTS Assurance has been given the public improvements committee of the Commercial club by city officials that the administration will co-operate in the efforts of residents in any part of the city to install ornamental lighting. Lee B. Nusbaum. chairman of the committee, reported last evening that residential districts can have lights the same as the proposed Main street lights, provided a petition is presented and the same arrangements made for the payment of the initial cost of installation, and the upkeep will be paid by the city. MRS. LUPTON, AGE 88 YEARS DIES AT HOME Mrs. Elizabeth Hampton Ltipton, 88, widow of Joseph A. Lupton, and a resi dent of Wayne county her entire life, died at ner nome, sos Nortn Four teenth street, at midnight last night. She had been ill for two weeks. A prominent member of the North A. Street Friends church for many years, and active in church and social circles of the city for many years, Mrs Lupton was well known and respected in this community. She is survived by three daughters, Continued on Page Twelve Weather Forecast United States Fair tonight. Warmer north and central portions. Wednesday fair. f " Temperature. Noon , 5S Yesterday. Maximum Minimum 73 54 Local Forecast Fair ' tonight and Wednesday. - General ' Conditions The weather has cleared over the north and central states east of the Rocky mountains. Freezing cold yesterday in Montana. Twenty-two above zero in Calgary Alberta, Canada. Severe storm at Bellfontaine, Ohio. 5.2$ inches of rain in ler than 12 hours. The Pacific coast storm is slowly moving southward. - W. E. MOORE, Weather Forecaster

WASHINGTON, May 9 The first step toward com. plete intervention in Mexico should Carranza force a break was taken today. President Wilson issued an order calling into active service "for duty as a border guard" the national guard of Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. In an official statement issued with the announce ment that the militia had been called' on for active servicer Secretary of War Baker, stated that the outbreak in the Big Bend district of the Rio Grande and the danger of other outbreaks made it imperative that more troops be, called into service. Simultaneous with the order sending the militia to the border, the war department ordered to the front practically all of the infantry remaining in the United States. The militia forces of the three states mentioned will add 4,000 men to Funston's command and in addition he will get some 3,000 regulars.

FRIENDS URGE BAVIS OH; EARWIG IS NOT OPPOSED; D0C" TO TASK MO SALARY

With the mayoralty primary election ten months distant no formal announcement of candidacy for the Republican mayoralty nomination has been made. Considerable pressure has been brought to bear on Alfred Bavis, president of the board of public works, to announce his candidacy but so far he has not done so, nor is it at all certain that he will make the race.

SANITARY MEASURES LAX SAYS HUTCHINS "Milk and milk products are not keeping pace with sanitary improvements ia the production of other foods," said Alonzo Hutchins, representative of the state board of health, at the meeting In the Commercial club last evening. . Milk, said Mr. Hutchins, 1b the best means of spreading germs of all kinds. Warm milk, readily absorbs garms and carelessness is generally the cause for germs getting in the milk. OUTLINES NEGOTIATIONS. The details of the negotiations for the purchase of the local property of the M. Rumely company were outlined to the Commercial club members last evening by Howard A. Dill, chairman of the special committee. He rehearsed the moves that had been made which were announced several weeks ago.

DR. DENNIS IMPROVES; STRICKEN BY APOPLEXY

Prof. David W. Dennis, dean of the Earlham college faculty and nationally known as an authority on bird life and as a naturalist, was taken to Reld hospital last night suffering from a severe attack of apoplexy. Today his physician reported his condition somewhat improved and held out hope for his recovery. Dr. Dennis' is 69 years of age. Dr. Dennis was stricken while at New Madison, O. Saturday He had gone there for the purpose of delivering a commencement address before the children of the public school. Saturday morning, while in the woods near New Madison with Mrs. Dennis,

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Zimmerman May Run. Dr. W. W. Zimmerman, who haa served four terms as mayor, is expected to attempt another come back" and it would not be surprising if Dr. Zimmerman announced his candidacy subject to the Republican primary, within a short time. Some of his friends have been circulating the report recently that Dr. Zimmerman will seek the Republican mayoralty nomination on a "no salary" platform. Dr. Zimmerman was the Republican nominee three years ago and was decisively defeated, finishing third in th contest. Henry Farwig, Democratic nominee three years ago, will seek the Democratic nomination again next March and it is improbable that he will have any opposition because of the good showing he made in the 1913 election, when he finished well above Dr. Zimmerman and gave the successful candidate. Will J. Robbins, a close contest. Bavis Makes Record. As president of the board, of public works tbe past two and a half years Alfred Bavis has given the city a very successful administration of public affairs. In fact his dmInistration of this office has attracted the attention of municipal experts throughout the country." Bavis has been importuned by citiContinued On Page Three. studying bird life, he experienced a slight stroke of apoplexy and was escorted by Mrs. Dennis to the home of Prof. Williams, school superintendent at New Madison. Gets Second Stroke. . ' While dressing Saturday evening Dr. Dennis experienced a second and more severe stroke of apoplexy and all Sunday and Monday was tn a critical condition. - i . It was possible last night to remove him from the home of Prof. Williams to Reid hospital. Will Dennis, a son.' of Washington,, D.v CV arrived in tha city yesterday. . Mr. Dennis for some time was in the American diplomatie service and at one time was a high official of the state department. Prof. Dennis ia one . of Richmond's best known citizens and his many 'friends were shocked to learn of bis serious Illness. . - .-