Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 149, 10 May 1916 — Page 8

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I SURVEY TO EIIGIOHD

MODIFICATION OF LAWS

5 " ' ' - t u , ' - . One of the most Important recom-' I mendations to be made by the special t survey committee relative to the .industrial and educational conditions in , Richmond. i the report regarding the Juvenile employment. " 5 The committee, at the meeting last I evening, approved the recommendaf Hons of Prof. R. J. Leonard that the F school laws relative to compulsory b education be modified, extending the t period of compulsory education for f youths from the present fourteen year limit to sixteen years, regardless f of the grade which the child has completed or in which he Is enrolled. . t Recommends Permits.

the working permits be issued only to those under sixteen years old who are forced to go to work on. account of economic conditions of their families. The child labor law should be modified, according to the report, so that the working permits are required for II Ivnn nt emnlnvment tor all VOUtnS

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those engaged, in any farm work or any form of domestic or personal service. . Another important recommendation relative to the juvenile employment is the establishment of part time, classes. Part time classes should be organized in all cities over 5,000. accordiEg to the report and attendance of all boys anA trfrin under is veara of aee. who I have left school and entered any type of profitable employment, be" required f for at least five hourse each week I during the regular school year.

The part time education should bejbe completed by alumni committees

established in keeping with the needs. and interests of youthful workers, regardless as to whether or not the education is complementary to the daily employment. Forced by Necessity. "The majority of the boys and girls who left achool under special permits from the attendance officer, , were "I WANT IN" D' PALMA WIRES AUTO SPEEDWAY INDIANAPOLIS, May 10. Ralph De f Falma, winner of the 500-mile race at 1 the Indianapolis motor speedway last yearbag wired the speedway officials for permission to enter ms Merceaes car. ' Ralph says he has sold his made-in-Germany car to Frank P. Book, a young Detroit millionaire, who has had seme racing experience, ana wants to drive at Indianapolis in the sixth an nual international sneed battle. Books will drive a Cadillac in the Chicago amateur race, and De Palma says: "I 1 can recommend him as a capable driv0 er." Right away speculation is ramJ pant. De Palma did not get his entry X in before the opportunity closed at midnight, May 1. There were various rumors wny not. Now with the sale of the car. some who believe Ralph can not resist the lure of the race, are wondering if Oe Falma does not expect to let Book g -start and then Kaipn De me reuei driver. . General Manager Myers of the 3 peedway says in order to let the Mer1 Vcdes enter as a post entry, consent m in writing must be first obtained from t af; the other entries. Myers is mailing w letters to all these drivers, but it may 2 tt several days before he gets the ref plies. In the meantime may of the speed fans are hoping that Ralph s nr. if not Ralph as a relief driver, vlll be among the already notable list of starters. ; YOUNG WOMEN RAID RESIDENT'S OFFICE WASHINGTON. May 10. Three young women today broke White house precedents, interrupted Presliit Wilson's official duties and gained Hilarity, distinction and amuse.mc:: r themselves. They slipped imannt cod into the president's executive or f ice while he was conferring with Senator Kern of Indiana. DELEGATES TO ATTEND. if Delegates to the 1 ional I Toung Men's Christian assc ifwill j leave for Cleveland tonicum The f voting delegates are: A. 1.. Smith. A. f' L. Bramcamp and Harry Doan. Sech retary Ellis Learner and J. J. Sommerville will also attend. FIGURE OF SPEECH. Mrs. D's says her Uttle rirl hai earned to play the piano In no time. ; Tea, I heard her playing Just that iray the other day. ' - .

forced to do to on account of economic necessity reads the report. The following table shows the reasons assigned for leaving school and going to work.. . Three boys because of deceased father ; : 43 boys and 31 girls, economic necessity; 19 boys and 15 girls,' wanted to work;. 8 boys and 5 girls, did not like school; .7 boys and 1$ girls, other reasons. V t ; , . "The fact that such a large number of boys and girls bad to go to work on account of economic necessity is a further proof of the extremely low wages paid working men in Richmond," said Dr. R. J. Leonard. -"It is

surprising to note that, the fathers of 21 ., boys and 12 . girls are skilled me chanics, presumably not - earning enough to support the family without the aid of the children." - The average wage , for both boys and girls working in factory employment is $4.30 per week.

,000 ALUMNI OF RICHMOND HIGH INVITED TO RECEPTION AT SCHOOL

Are you an alumnus of the R. H. S.? If you are 'you are Invited to attend the alumni reception and program to be held in the high school auditorium probably Saturday evening, June' 3. Arrane-emen a fnr th rftpentlon Will to be appointed by president Charles Towle. It is estimated that over one thouAUTO SOCIETY MEETS An organization meeting of - the Wayne County Automobile association will be held in the Commercial club I rooms tonight, A. C. Lindemuth said loaay. A constitution and by-laws will be enacted and officers will be elected. All those who wish to join the association have a special invitation to attend the meeting tonight. GARMENT STRIKE IN CHICAGO CHICAGO. May . 10. Activities of Chicago strikers increase today.' Fifteen hundred garment makers made good their threat to strike before noon and walked out of the plant of B. Kuppenheimer & Co., singing and cheering. Further additions to the strike ranks were expected from the downtown shops. FOULKE WILL ATTEND. Although he is not on the program at the - national convention of the League to Enforce Peace, which will be held at Washington the last of May, William Dudley Foulke will take a prominent part in the deliberations. He expects to attend on May 27, the second day of the convention.

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'WHIPS MOTHER-IN-LAW Some time ago Glasgow -White, a colored man, attempted to discipline his wife by whipping her, but his brother-in-law, Will Hart, South E street, Interfered. Today White called upon Hart to rebuke him for his interference and a, fight ensued. Wfclle the men battled in front of the Hart home quite a crowd collected, and a woman sent In a riot call. - When the police arrived White was missing. ETHEL BADGER ELECTED Ethel Badger of Richmond was elected conductor of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the United Spanish-American vet erans yesterday at the meeting- being held at . Evansvilla, . ; . ,

DRAW NEW LAWS - FOR MOTOR CLUBS

: A new constitution and by-laws for the county automobile club were prepared at a meeting of a special committee' last evening which will be presented to the association this evening for ratification. ; ..According to the plans proposed, the name of the association will be changed to the "Wayne County Auto Club," and honorary membership will be $1 a year and active membership will be $5. The committee will recommend to the association -this evening that' the local, club drop from the state' association in epite of the fact (hat in so doing the local men will lose $500 which hive been paid Into the state treasury, v REAR BUMPERS USED. A distinctive new feature in safety first appliances on automobiles appeared on the Richmond streets today when a carload of tourists passed through. It was a rear bumper which resembled he customary bumper very much. sand graduates of the Richmond high school either live in or near Richmond and Wayne county. Invitations will be extended to the entire, graduate student body, Mr. Towle said today. GERMANS LOSE 664,552 MEN DURING FIGHT LONDON, May 10. Since the beginning of the war the Germans have lost 664,552 men, including those who died of wounds and 137,978 in prisoners according to an announcement made today by the government press bureau. The figures are based upon official casuality lists given out in Berlin and include Prussian, Saxon, Bavarians and all other branches of the German family. STUDENTS OF BIBLE TO PAS8 EXAMINATION Bible students of the high school will take the examination for school credit , at the - high school Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock, Principal Pickell announced this morning. The list of questions is being prepared by the state educational committee, of which E. L. Rickert of Connersville is chairman. The examination will be held in Room 20. ISSUE YEAR BOOK The Pierian, the R, H. S. annual, will be issued to subscribers probably MayJ25, members of the staff said this morning. The school periodical is in the hand of the printer. Over five hundred copies will be issued. 'i-i, Sf m NMmabMlMiHnnwaiNiiMiiiiyimiiiMin u RELATIVE LIVES HERE. INDIANAPOLIS, May 10. Mrs. Alice Dezerse, 39, was found dead in her room in poorIy; furnished quarters at 344 East Washington street, today. The woman is said to have an -aunt living 'in Richmond. , PASTORS STAND PAT. LOGANSPORT. Ind., May 10. Methodist pastors, interviewed as to their stand on card playing, dancing, theatre-going, which is being considered by the general conference, stand pat on,"gpod, old-time Methodism,", in , opposition to the proposed changes.

TALES FROM THE TELEGRAPH

GUY STRICKLAND TO GIVE ADDRESS

r - -t . 1 V ' l1 v.A -','tCr r - Rev. Fred Guy , Strickland, social evangelist, will give a public -lecture in Richmond, at the corner of Main and Ninth streets, at 8 o'clock Friday night. He will speak on "Preparedness for What," He comes under the auspices of the local Socialist organization. WILSON DECLINES DINNER INVITATION WASHINGTON, May 10. Owing to the gravity of this country's relations with Mexico, President Wilson today was forced to decline two invitations to deliver, addresses in Middle Western cities. - . Senator Pomerene of Ohio, asked him to attend the exercises at the Hays Memorial building at Freemont, O., on' Memorial Day. GEE, AIN'T IT HOT "Aint it hot," was the official greeting today. All records were broken in temperature for this season. This afternoon, the thermometers on Main street reached the 86 mark. Had it not been for the strong wind the temperature would have gone much higher. FRENCH DECORATE 200,000 SOLDIERS PARIS, May 10. Nearly 200,000 decorations have been 4istrilutG4 ; to French troops since Ihe" outbreak "of the war. These Include 1,600 crosses of the legion of honor, 45,000 military medals and more than 100,000 war crosses. LITTLE CHILD DIES NEW PARIS, May 10. Barbara, the six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Northrop, died at 10:30 o'clock this morning of meningitis. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

Border Into Mexico

yes ABSTAINS 15 YEARS. LEBANON, Ind., May 10.-James L. King, 63. invited his friends to help him celebrate his . fifteenth' consecutive year of abstenance from drink. ' LEAVES FOR BORDER LAREDO, Tex., May lO.-r-Company I of the Second regiment of the Texas National Guard, commanded by r Edward Matson, will leave tonight for the concentration camp at Fort Sam Houston.". . - : -i: . .

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PRICES OF CLOTHES .WILL SOAR HIGHER AS RESULT OF WAR

H. -C. . Lv again: Beter lay away that winter suit carefully . because next winter well, you know what Sherman said about war and drugs and dyes, aren't the only things to price-boost because of the big row across the water. , . . To be more concise your next winter suit will cost you just 25 per cent more than it did last fail.. For instance last fall you paid $20 for. your winter joysome raiment. Well this fall you will pay $25. Simple,, of course, but cruel, nevertheless, you say. The reason, too, is simple. Soldiers fighting in the trenches want more than cotton clothes to keep them warm. They want woolens. And a providing government furnishes the same. Demand makes price and there you are. Better 'save that old winter suit. LONDON SCORNS PEACE OVERTURES . LONDON, May 10. London's answer to the peace intimation contained in the German note to the United States was given this afternoon by Home Secretary Herbert Samuel in a public address. He said: "There will be no thought of peace until Germany is beaten. Our victory must be decisive." ;

OBREGON SAYS MEXICANS WILL HELP GUARD LINE

EL PASO, May 10 Co-operative patrol of the border by American and Mexican troops was proposed to' General Scott today by General Obregon. The Mexican war minister told General Scott that he believes in this way repetition of the Columbus and Glen Springs massacres will be prevented. The plan is to bring a large number of the Mexican troops up to the border and to station them at various points. General Scott gave Obregon no assurance as to the attitude of the PRESIDENT KELLY DELIVERS ADDRESS President Robert Kelly of Earlham college, spoke at Purdue university Tuesday on "The Bible Study Plan." He spoke under the auspices of the Purdue extension division. Last night he will deliver a commencement address at Gaston. Tomorrow morning he will speak at the State Normal on the same subject that he spoke on at Purdue. BIBLE CLASS MEETS. The Enterprise Bible Literary class will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. Margaret Halor, 709 North Tenth street. (bl)a,K t .' ' VW-O This cavalry started south across LODGE TO ATTEND , JOHNSON , SERVICES Whitewater lodge, No, 41, and Oriental encampment No. 28, I. O. O. F. will hold funeral services for1 their deceased brother, Abe Johnson, tonight. They will meet at the hall at 7: 30 o'clock this evening and then march to' the home where -the services will be : held, Charles E. Potter caid thhT morning. .. HADLEY IS ATTENDING. Pfof. Lawrence Hadley will return to ' Richmond tonight after attending the Conference on - Rural churches which has been held a Purdue university. Friday night he was a judge in a speaking contest at Fairview academy." . ' ' . - -

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FIRST BAPTIST REPORTS SHOW PROSPEROUS YEAR

'The- annual meeting of the First! Baptist church last night brought out reports of a . prosperous year. The meeting was preceded by a fellowship supper:.: which was partaken of by about seventy-five persons. A spirit of good fellowship and' harmony marked the whole occasion. Nineteen new members were added to the church during the year. Financial reports showed that $2,S41.64 had been spent on church expenses and $300 given for beneficent purposes. All current bills are paid and the standing debt has been reduced. The church voted to become a part of the Richmond Church Federation, now in process of formation, and J. Will Ferguson and J. H. Unthank were chosen as the church's representatives on the Federation Council. Every church official whose term of office expired was re-elected to succeed himself. The following are the names of those elected: Trustee for three years, M. L. Rowe: Deacons for three years, E. G. McMahan and J. H. Unthank; church clerk. Miss Kate W. Morgan: church treasurer, Mrs. Clara Der.n; Sunday School Supt., J. Will Ferguson: chief usher, J. Will Ferguson; chairman finance committee, F M. Jones; music committee. Rev. W. O. Stovall, Mrs. Addison Parker and Mrs. Elzie Monroe; Sunday School Board. J. Will Ferguson, Miss Kate W. Morgan, Rev. W. O. Stovall. Mrs. Homer McLeland and Elmer L. Ford. The names of the officers recently chosen by the various societies of the church to serve for the coming year and approved by the church at the United States on the matter. He immediately referred the matter to the war deparment at Washington. Army officers termed the proposition the move to facilitate the American soldiers from Mexico. KAISER'S MEN EXTEND POSTS BERLIN, May 10. The new German position on Hill Number 304 north west of Verdun has been extended the war office announced today. The advance detachment of the French southwest of the hill has been driven back still farther It was officially reported. Following the explosion of mines the French tried to penetrate the German lines but were repulsed. TO HAVE PICTURES IN NEW SPELLERS The spelling book that will be used in the county schools next year will contain, in addition to the words for first and second year pupils, pictures representing the words to be spelled will be printed in the margin. To enable young studentB to spell the 'words hen, cow or pig, a picture i of those animals can be seen In the margin. The new speller is calle a Centennial Speller, and for advanced pupils words of particular reference to Indiana authors and Indiana products have been used. A new geography text book has also been selected. The history and physiology books have been revised and readopted. HENRY COURT GETS CASE FROM WAYNE Judge Fox this morning in circuit court, sent another case to Henry county. This is the sixth since January 1 that will be heard before Judge Gause of New Castle. Cecil Stegall, after filing her complaint for divorce against Edwin Stegall, petitioned the court for a change of venue on the grounds that she is unable to pay for the witnesses to be summoned to Wayne county. She formerly lived in New Castle, where practically all of her witness reside. JUDGMENT GRANTED. Judgment for $104.40 was entered in circuit court today against O. M. Edgerton In the complaint filed against him by Amy Cooper on promissory note. The original demand was for $125. PLAN FUTURE SESSION. Most of the time at the meeting of Oriental Encampment I. O. O. F. last night was taken up in making plans for future meetings. PLAN BOOSTER OUTING. Plans for ' a combination booster gathering and picnic to be held along the latter part of June, were discussed at the meeting of the Toung People's Socialist League last night. The date for the event has not been set. PAINTERS WILL MEET. A business of the painters and decorators wllj.be ..held at the .Medearis shop Wednesday evening." - ' -

meeting last night are as follows: Ladies Aid Society, president, Mrs. K. G. McMahan; vice-president, Mrs. Orro Baldwin: treasurer, Mrs. J. H. liftthank; secretary. Mrs. J. W. Ferguson. ; Women's Missionary Society President, Mrs. W. O. Stovall; vice-president, Mrs. -John, Duke;' secretary, Mrs. E. G. Everton; assistant, secretary, Mrs. E. Letter; treasurer, Mrs. E. G. McMahan. - ? Baptist Young People's UnionPresident, David Stephenson, Jr.; vice-l-resldent, Misa Violet Collings; record Ing secretary. Miss Pearl-Lloyd; corresponding secretary. Miss Haten Unthank; treasurer. Miss Hazel Ramsey. Brotherhood President. Russell Cox; firsUvlce-presidnt, Fred Spaulding; second vice-president, David Stephenson, Jr.; secretary-treasurer, Emmett Gentry. MISSTIMMONS PS POSITION IN MANCHESTER NEW PARIS, p., May 10. Friends of Miss Irene Timmons, popular young New-Paris grade teacher, will be glad to know that she was employed Friday in the schools at West Man

chester, O., succeeding Miss Sylvia Trone, resigned. Miss Timmons is an instructor of unusual ability and Monroe township is to be congratulated upon securing her services Willlam Bryant, who has been ill for several months was able to come down town Thursday, being much improved. Leaves for Chicago. Mrs. Martha Clark left Sunday for Chicago where she joined her daughter. Mrs. E. C. Pence, husband and daughter Martha, of Pittsburg, Pa., and from whence they left Sunday night for Los Angeles, Cal., for a month's visit with Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Clark. Miss Mildred Clark will return home with them A. L. Amon and Miss Flo Richards of New Madison, spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. George W. Richards Mrs. L. J. Reid received word Friday of the death of her brother, J. A. Chenoweth at Glen Karn, this being the second brother's death in seven weeks. Morton Chenoweth of Richmond, being the other. Both men suffered from pneumonia, both were stricken on Tuesday and both died on Friday, an unusual happening Miss Minnie Deem of Dayton, was the week-end guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harviy Deem. FOREST BLAZES RAGE IN SOUTH ASHVILLE, N. C, May 10. A forest fire starting last Friday on Mont Mitchell and spreading to the valuable Ashville district already has done $200,000, damage and is still raging. Several hundred men are fighting the flames. - - WINBURN QUITS POST IN IRELAND LONDON, May 10. Baron Winburn has resigned as lord lieutenant of Ireland, it was officially announced today. His resignation was the result of the Irish uprising. MAENNERCHOR HELPS SHAKESPEARE PAGEANT Assurance of co-operation " of the Richmond MaennerChor has been given the executive i committee of the Earlham Shakespearian observance day and it is probable that the singing society will take part in the program with the presentation of the cantata Falstaif. JUDGE ALLOWS CLAIM. The claim of L L Brown against the estate of John McDIvitt, which was filed In circuit court, was allowed today by Judge Fox. The claim Is for U4.31. SHE'D FOUND A NAME. . "What are you goto to name youi ummer cottage? . .. -The view from the porch is m loyely I thought we'd name it San rrand-co tha ,aper. have e3 talking so much about," .

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