Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 153, 15 May 1916 — Page 8

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PEACE TALK INCREASES ABOUT GEfflOTITAL

BERLIN, May 15. The most notable relaxation of the censor shown since the war began is now apparent in relation to peace talk in the newspapers and in press telegrams being sent outside of Germany. The general tenor of the peace argument is that the people of belligerent countries are tired of the bloody strife and the enormous financial drain and are ready to quit if their government consents. In Germany the declaration is constantly heard that the German government stands ready and willing to open peace negotiations. The constant reiteration of this statement it is believed is hav: ing considerable moral effect upon the people of the nations at war with Germany.

CAVALRY PRESSES SOUTH AFTER FLEEING OUTLAWS

EL PASO, Tex.. May 15. Major Langshorn's cavalry, pressing forward from Boquillas in pursuit of the Mexican outlaws who raided the Big Bend district, is marching straight into Mexico today, one hundred miles from the boarder. Ignoring the difficulties of getting provisions and the fact that his .troops were fully a day's march ahead of their supporting column under Colonel CROWDS VISIT GENTRY SHOW COOKING TENT The Gentry Brothers Famous Shows arrived in this city early Sunday morn ing and pitched its tents at Twentyfourth and West Main streets and by 9 o'clock found everything, in readiness for their two performances which take, place here today. Although..It was early it was not too early for the "feller who wants a Job carrying water for the elephants" to ge a ticket and all morning were seen hurrying to and fro. It was a sight indeed to the many hundreds . that visited the show grounds, from the mammoth tentff-that house the animals and ponies to the cook-house where Gentry Brothers and their employes are served with three meals each day and the kitchen was surrounded by. the curious all day long. The kitchen department, in charge of Mr. Charles Fisher is the most important thing on the grounds for without it a 'circus would be incomplete and is always the first on the ground and the first to leave so. as to enable them to have sufficient time and rest for their next stop. A fresh supply of meats, vegetables etc., are purchased each and every day by Mr. Fisher, who though young in years is very old in experience and is a very valuable asset to the show. The menagerie doors were thrown open to the public at 2:30 Sunday and thousands passed through and the children as well as the old folks were highly delighted. ' Gentry Brothers comes here this year better, bigger and more popular than ever and ar presenting some very high class acts something never before 6een in your city. Miss Minnie Thompson, known from coast to coast for her ability in training and handling high school horses, is a feature and much comment must be given upon her skill and cleverness. She is ably assisted by Miss Boucher and Miss Eisele in a very neat and unique posing act. Miss Etta Shackelton, known as the Austrian prima donna, sings pretty ballads while riding and performing with a highly educated horse. The "Aerial Ringlings" in dare devil feats, while hanging in mid air by their teeth and Montrose Hancock in hand and head balancing acts are among the features. SAPHORE WILL LECTURE A M. Saphore of Brooklyn, a minister and lecturer of the International Bible Students association will deliver a lecture at the K. of P. hall in Richmond,4 May 17. Announcement to this effect was made by the local society of Associated Bible Students. Mr. Saphore has a nation wide reputation as a student and instructive entertainer. The oublic is invited.

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Sibley, Major Langhorn seems intent only on overtaking the bandits and rescuing Jesse Deemer and Monroe Payne. WASP K-2 COLLIDES WITH OCEAN GRAFT WASHINGTON, May 15. A wire less message to. the navy department today reported that the submarine K-2 collided last night with the Steamer Aragon, fourteen miles north of Caps Delaware. The submarine's bow was severely damaged. The K-2 was able to proceed on its way to the New York navy yards. .

TOWNSHIP REPORTS SHOW DECREASED ASSESSMENTS

. Reports filed with the county auditor by. seven of the fifteen township assessors indicate that a loss of at least $50,000 in the assessment of personal isroperjty will be shown when the totals are computed. In seven of the townships, exclusive of "Wayne, a loss of $64,910. is shown, according to the reports. A loss of $12,510 is shown in the net taxable of Cambridge City and practically all of the corporations that have reported are showing losses as compared with last year's assessment. . Boyd Shows Increase. Township Trustee Boyd, however, predicted today, although he had not the final reports read, that this township will show an increase of $55,000 outside of the assessment of both private and public corporations. A surprising feature of the assessors' reports is the loss in the number of polls. In the seven townships reported, Jackson, ; Perry, Dalton, Webster, Abington, Harrison and Greensfork corporation, a total of 1,134 polls were reported compared with 1,289 last year. The following shows the total taxables in the townships so far reported and in the second column is found the assessment in 1915: Jackson Township. Total $1,102,470 $1,067,440 Cambridge City. Total 811,150 823,660 Dublin. Total 214,260 240,590 East Germantown. Total 120,320 130,960 Mt. Auburn. Total 38,880 38,230 The total for Jackson township is $2,287,080 compared with $2,300,880 in 1915. The loss is $13,500. The total poll is 606 compared with 728 in 1915. Perry Township. Real estate .. $421,710 $421,600 Personal .... 154,370 192,570 Poll 123 131 Dalton Township. Real estate .. ; 309,390 307,860 Personal .... 78.130 93,170 Total ........ 387,510 401,030 Poll 78 85 WebsteK -Real estate . . 348,390 348,390 Personal .... 129,020 118,640 Total ....... 477,410 467,030 Poll 80 .91 Abington. Real estate . . 497,670 497,070 Personal . 192,800, 201,800 Total ........ 689,860 698,870 Poll 98 112

THE MCHUOKD PALLADIUM AND SDN-TELEGRA11.. MONDAY, .MAY 15, 1916

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REID MEMORIAL LEADS SCHOOLS IN ATTENDANCE At noon today the following Sunday schools submitted reports showing the per cent of their attendance yester day to the enrollments: Enroll-, Attend- Per ment. ance. Cent. South Eighth" street 180 122 67 North A Friends ... 41" 33 - 80 First Presbyterian . 244 160 65 First M. E. .". ..... 500 285 57 Trlnitv Lutheran . . . 235 202 S5 Reid Memorial 169 151 89 I First Lutheran .... 380 330 86 Bethel M. E. . 161 108 ' 67 First Baptist . 315 167 53 Central Christian .. 300 226 75 St. John's Lutheran 230 195 84 Earlham Heights . . 125 78 62 Second Lutheran . . 223 187 83 Fairview M. E. .... 220 J.50 68 United Brethren ... 250 135 54 Union Mission 129 70 54 Second Presb. ...v. 375 294 78 LOCAL BOYS FINED ANDERSON, Ind., May 15. Four Richmond boys pleaded guilty Saturday to placing obstructions on the Big Four railroad tracks in Anderson. They are: Clarence Garwood, age 17; Albert Dadisman, age 19; Roy Newman, age 16 and Virgil Smith, age 16. Each was fined $20 and sentenced to the state penal farm for- thirty days for malicious destruction of property. They had no motive in obstructing the track, they said, other than mischievousness. A freight train hit a pile of stones, iron and cross ties they had placed on the main tracks of the Big Four. . STUDENTS VIEW PARADE. . Students of the high school were dismissed this morning in order that they might witness the parade. The usual afternoon session was held. Greensfork Corporation. Real estate . . 55,800 52,950 Personal 47,400 48,320 Total 103,240 101,270 Poll 68 58 Harrison. Real estate .. 438,320 438,900 Personal .... 124,290 126,550 Total 562,610 - 565,450 Poll ..... . 81- 84 The total assessment of .the seven townships shows $5,083,790 for 1916 compared with $5,148,700 for 1915. THOMPSON FALLS " DEAD IN COAL CAR WHILE AT HIS TASK While shoveling coal from, a car near the Hayes Track Appliance company's factory in West Richmond, John G. Thompson, 62,. an employe of the Richmond Casket company, was suddenly stricken with heart failure and died early . this morning. Thompson lived on the Abington pike, south of the city. - Several workmen saw the man fall and rushed, to- his assistance, but by the time physicians were called, he was dead, Thompson is survived by his wife and two children. His body will be taken to Union City, his former 'home, for burial. Definite arrangements have not been made 'for the funeral. CROWD THREATENS TO BEAT DRIVER A horse owned by a man named Ricker collapsed this morning ; from exhaustion, the police say, in the rear of 1316 North. H street, and when an effort to pull it to its feet by pjacing a chain about its neck was made,., nearriot ensued. The driver was threatened with a beating by the large crowd which assembled. The prompt arrival of the police prevented any trouble. THOUSANDS VISIT, PARK. East Main street cars all day yesterday were packedl During the day many thousands of people visited the show grounds and Glen Miller park.

THIS RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM ' MON DAY i MAY. 15, 1916,

SENATE COMMITTEE HOLDS UP CHOICE OF LOUIS BRANDEIS

WASHINGTON, May, 15. The Senate Judiciary committee again failed to act on the nomination of Louis D. Brandeis to the supreme court. The committee adjourned until Wednesday after two hours of "just talk." No agreement was reached about a time for voting. . SELLS CONCESSION. Charles Fetzer, for eleven years holder of the privilege contract at Glen Miller park, today informed the board that he had disposed of his contract to Frank Wilson, subject to the board's approval of the transfer of contract. The board approved this transfer.

COMPANY ASKS ACTION ON BEEVESTOH PAVING

Representative's of the Reeveston Realty company today appeared befbre the board of public works and asked prompt action on a petition for paving certain streets in the addition. The petition was referred to the city engineer to determine whatit would cost the city for the intersections of these streets. The comp1i6y;rask stha& the following streets bef paved: South Seventeenth street, from B street to the end of Seventeenth street;-South Eighteenth street, from B street to Reeveston road, and Reevston road from South Sixteenth to South Nineteenth streets. r Company representatives informed the board members that $2,500 had ASQUITH'S BELFAST JOURNEY FORECASTS CHANGE IN POLICY LONDON, Eng., May 15. Premier Asquith's visit to Belfast today created considerable interest in London. Two possibilities of future action relative to Ireland were contained in the Premier's trip. One related to a compromise on .home rule and a new scheme of government for Ireland on a coalition basis, the other to the complete disarmament of all factions in. Ireland. , It is Indicated that whatever is done will be carried out solely" on the re sponsibility of the British government for the leaders of the two main fac tions in Ireland, John Redmond, of the Nationalists, and Sir Edward Carson, of the Ulster , unionists, are both in London, and consequently have no part in any negotiations that the Pre mier is carrying on. It is understood that the nationalists would make no objections to giving up their arms if the ulster unionists are disarmed.. '

SURVEY REPORT CO tIPLETE in DETAILS SAYS LEONARD

"The report of the survey committeen will contain approximately 160,000 words," said Dr. R. J. Leonard, head of the local industrial survey, which has completed its field work, and is now compiling the reports. "The report will be the most comprehensive study of industrial conditions of any city in the United Stales, not excepting the survey of Cleveland and several of the larger cities." Dr. Leonard said that the recommendations that were made by the general committee when, it adjourned last Saturday will not Result in any radical changes in the schools of Richmond. It will only mean the extension of several of the departments now included in the schools' curricula, with especial emphasis on night work and extension classes. The details of the recommendations will be announced later this week, he said: "The recommendations which have resulted from the Investigation will be found to be general In application," said ' Dr. Leonard. "Conditions in Richmond, in most industries, are typical of every American city. Several industries, . such . as the piano manufacture, wire fence industry, automobile industry, dry -cleaning industry and " several others have never been Investigated as thoroughly as they have here."

PLAN PARADE FOR DEFENSE

CHICAGO, May 15. Plans were launched today for. a Chicago preparedness parade similar to, if not greater, that the monster pageant that stirred New York Saturday. Nathan Mather Lewis, secretary of the Illinois Naval league, issued a call ' to business men and preparedness advocates not only of Chicago, but of the middle west, to meet here. and discuss the project. It is proposed to stage the. performance on June 10 when the city is filled with convention visitorsd an great public men from all quarters of the country. Delegations from all middle western cities; St. Louis, Kansas City. Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Columbus and other cities, will be invited to send delegations. It is the aim of the promoters to have 200,000 persons "in the procession. been paid .over to the Light, Heat & Power company for the installation of gas service pipes and' taps, and the board was asked to compel the placing of all, kinds of service wires under ground. LECTURES ON CHICAGO "Darkest Chicago and Her. Waifs-"-will be the subject of a' stereopticon lecture byW. C. Kinsey, of Chicago, at the Whitewater Friends church, North Tenth and G streets, Sunday evening,. May 21. Mr.KInsey was formerly connected with the International Harvester company of this city and Is now' located in Chicago. He has been secretary of the Chicago Boys' club for the past five years, and has spent several years, working with the children of Chicago's most criminal district, sometimes referred. to as "Little Hell." .. " WILL HONOR FATHERS. Boys of the Fairview Methodist Sunday school' will give a banquet in the church next Wednesday evening in honor of Fathers' day. John Evans of Ft. Wayne and Filmore Riggs will be the principal speakers. LAMB WILL FILED The will of the late Caroline Lamb was filed in circuit court today for probate. Her husband, Azel Lamb, will receive a life estate in the property. It is then to be divided equally among six brothers and three sisters. BIRDS EAT KEYS PHILADELPHIA; "May 15. Accidentally dropping his keys. Keeper Manley of the zoological gardens, was locked, in a cage with an ostrich for two hours when the bird swallowed the keys. The first edition of the report' will come, from the printer the last of July, according to the expert. .Five thousand copies will be printed by the state board of education, and distributed throughout the state, as well as in leading cities of other states. Miss Jeannette Eaton, one of the experts, left the city yesterday, having completed her work here. Miss Helen Hart and R. D. Fleming will leave the latter part of the week. Prof. Leonard will close the office in Richmond early next week and will have his headquarters for a month at Indianapolis, compiling the material for the printer. opens! union shop ; Ed Atkinson, well-known barber, formerly with the Sanitary . shop, has opened the Union Shop, at 913 Main street, where he will be, glad to renew old acquaintances. The shop, like its name, is a union one.' DELEGATES NAMED. - Rev. 4 LT E.' Murrayj , Mrs. - J. A. Walls, and Mrs. L. E. Little delegates from the First Christian church, will leave Monday . to attend the seventyseventh annual convention of the Christian churches, of Indiana at Danville "-

ORPET, PALE AND WORN; FORMER BEAUvBRUIXlEL GOES ON TRIAL FOR LIFE

WAUKEGAN, III., May 15. Pale and haggard from his months of eon. flnement, but withal defiant. Will Orpet, University of Wisconsin student and beau brummel among hit school girl friends, went on trial for Tils life .today in Judge tlharles Donnelly's court here.

Charged With Poisoning. Orpet, the state charges, administered the poison which caused the death of Marian Frances Lambert, on9 of his school day sweethearts, as they stood in the - snow in-Helm's woods last February she pleading with him, about to become a mother. It was about to be come a mother. It was from this disgrace that she was pleading with him to save her through mar riage. Today's session was taken up with preliminary legal skirmishes, and efforts to get a jury. In this work young Orpet's attorneys admitted they have but one object and that is to get a jury composed as . largely as possible of men who oppose capital punishment. Court Room Crowded. The little courtroom was crowded today. The parents of the girl, their months of grief plainly visible in their faces, sat on one side of the court room. On the other sat young Orpet's father and mother, scarcely less griefstricken, but hopeful. School friends of Marian and of young Orpet, many .of them witnesses, and the curious folk for miles around made up the balance. Orpet, since his Confinement, has spent his time reading. Huge volumes otJaw books pertaining to. trials on circumstantial evidence have been fa vorites And, according to his jailers, he has developed an almost abnormal taste for Poe arid his -weird fanaticisms of murder, suicide and after life. A little stir was created just prior to the opening of the trial when it be came noised about that Orpet's attor neys have dug up a letter, said to have been sent by him to the girl, in which he said: "Don't do anything desperate until I arrive." This would indicate that the girl was contemplating suicide, and would be a strong point for the young student, as it is on this theory that practically the whole fabric of his defense has been constructed. SCOTT RETURNS TO GIVE DETAILS OF HIS PARLEY WASHINGTON, May 15. With the return today from the, border of General Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff, President Wilson planned, to get at first hand exact details of conditions there. Scott is understood to have reached a tentative oral " agreement with General Obregon covering the operations of the United States troops in northern Mexico. This agreement is expected to be made' the basis for the diplomatic negotiations with the de facto government which, some officials are hopeful, may stave off complete intervention until after the regular army is reorganized under the agreed legislation that now awaits the final O. K. of congress. Distributes Troops. General Funston now is distributing his troops along the border in accordance with the plans prepared by the war college, which are prevented to prevent any further general raids. It is believed here that very shortly a number of additional national guard units cavalry exclusively, if present plans are carried out will be called on- for active service. General Funston wants some 20,000 additional men. A good part. of these will be furnished by. cqast artillery organized as infantry. But to get additional cavalry it will be necessary to call upon the or ganized militia units of that branch, most of whom are clamoring for service. ...... Pershing Watches Moves. Reports that Mexican unites presumably Carranzistas are moying into positions where they could cut General Pershing's lines of communication are not 'troubling war 'department chiefs. - .They say that " Pershing is kept posted on very movement of the Mexican troops in his district, and that he has . his . men so distributed that they not only could retain their present positions '.indefinitely, but also could assume, the offensive in most of the region. ,' V V " , 9The Mexican troops reported operating in the territory near the Big Bend district are-said to be Carranza troops who, for-the first time really seem to be .co-operating with the Americans. They are trying to drive the Big Bend raiders north so they will be caught between t the American cavalry under Colonel Sibley and the Carranza units.

AUTO TRUCKS USED TO HAUL IN LIVESTOCK

Transportation trucks were used successfully by farmers during the past week in hauling livestock to the Glen Miller stock yards. A load of 142 head of hogs was brought to Richmond from Cayle and McWhinney, of Preble county. "The hogs were brought over in four loads and demonstrated that they can be hauled quicker and cheaper than with wagonB," said John Shurley. The receipts for the week were as follows: Cattle, 90 head". Hogs, 212-head.: Calves, 26 head. Everett Druiey, of Boston, was in with 42 steers that averaged 1,180 each and brought $4,287.80. Lynn Man Comes -In. D. Hogatt had In a load of 25 cattle from Lynn. George Skinner, brought a consignment of calves and E. S. Wright of Centerville, brought hogs and cattle. Osro Blose, Whitewater, was on the market Saturday and purchased 20 cattle for his Greensfork farm. They were among the best cattle that has been taken back to the country this spring. The five decks sent out Saturday were sent as follows: Two loads to Indianapolis, two loads to. Cincinnati and one to Dayton. The following feeders brought stock in Saturday: E. S. Wright. E. S. Jarrett, Bert George, Scott Edwards, Oscar Lamb, W. O. Frist, T. J. "Meredith, William Bucklin. O. H. Odell, Dick Conway, C. A. Stanley, Ed Deem, Harvav Hfthnrn Port Tcantiacraf f ' ents, O. M. Jennings, Harry Mills, Bert Hunt, Charles Williams, J. R.. Steward, Everett Druiey, Harm Wolke, James Thompson, O. A. Study, G. W. Cox, C. E. Benbow and Johnson Brothers. . QUAKERS TAKE NORMAL SQUAD DANVILLE, Ind., May 15. Earlham college baseball team established a record here Saturday when in Its 8 to 6 eleven-inning victory over the Normal club, the Quakers for the second time in two days registered thirteen errors. So far: as. is known the mark of twenty-six errors in two gamea haa never been equaled in Indiana collegiate circles. The score: R. H E Earlham 101 201 100 028 8 13 Normal 201 300 000 00 6 4 12 Batteries (E) Wallace and Vessey; (N) Rust and Fogarty. . Summary: Two-base hits Wallace, Parker. Double plays Rust to Shaeffer. to Tatum; Little to Meranda. Innings pitched By Rust, 10; by Blue, 2-3; by Wallace, 11. Struck out By Rust, 9; by Blue. 1: bv Wailaoo 17balls Off "Rust, 2; off Wallace, 1. Hit by pitcher Foeartv. Tatum - Tim rr game 3:03. Umpire Mitchell. RED GROSS PICNIC WILL RAISE FUNDS The German Aliance .will" hold an all-day Red Cross picnic Sunday" May 21, at Beallview jark. No admission will be charged, but refreshments avill be served- and the money added to the Red Cross fund. Every one Is Invuea.' -.. . .. ' - j SKIRTS TOO SHORT . PATTERSON,. N. J., May 15-Shock-ed by. a . top fashionable , display of ankles by several telephone girls on the streets, the head operator, has ordered all local "hello"" girls to wear long skirts.

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