Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 155, 17 May 1916 — Page 1

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RICHMOND. IND.. WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 17, 1916.

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RICHMOND INDUSTRIES AND S. S. I. A. WILL OPPOSE READINESS TO SERVE SPRINKLER CHARGE

OR. KELLY SAYS DECEASED

INSCRIBED HIS LE Of TABLETS OF

CONCERNS FIGHT EFFORT TO IMPOSE HEW CHARGE

Several Richmond concerns which have installed sprinkling systems for fire protection will be represented by Attorney F. B. Johnson of Indianapolis at the hearing Friday, before the Indiana Public Utilities commission, of the petition recently filed by the Richmond City Water Works company for an increase in water rates.

Prepare Vigorous Fight. ' : These companies, mostly manufacturing concerns, are prepared to make a vigorous opposition to any effort on the part of the water works company to have a readlness-to-serve chance provided for fire protection sprinkling systems. The Water Works company asserts that the rates established by the commission over a year ago are insufficient to provide the company with adequate returns on its investment, it Is said the company would favor Continued On Page Three.

ORPET DEFENSE TO SHOW GIRL STUDIED DRUGS

' WAUKEGAN, III., May 17. -Another weary day af trying to get the jury box filled faced attorneys and spectators alike In th trial of Will Orpst tcday. In the two days of the trial so far, only three of tha twelve, men have been accepted, and these" only tentatively. As line after tins of stern visaged Lake county farmers passed through Continued on Page Three

HOT TARDY ONCE FOR SEVEN YEARS

Attendance at school for seven years without any tardiness and only three days of absence Is the record made by Nelson Hunt, graduate from District No. 3. township school. He is the son of Everett Hunt, Chester, and his record has not ben equalled by any child in the Wayne township schools.

Chicago Favors Parade Plan

GREY'S STATEMENT WILL NOT FOSTER PEACE MOVEMENT

13 NATIONALITIES FIGHTING IN FRANCE

PARIS. May 17. With the arrival of Russians in France there are now soldiers of thirteen different countries on the west front. They are: Englishmen. Scotchmen, Welshmen, Belplans, French, Russians, Hindus, Canadians, Australians, New Zealanders, Algerians and Germans.

AUSTRIA POURS RAIN OF SHELLS UPON ITALIANS

ROME, May 17. (Via Parts.) Oerroan methods were adopted by the Au6tro-Hungarians in their counter-of

fensive which is now tinder way over the greater part of the front. Bom-' bardments of the most intense char-1 scter are being directed agaiirst the Italian positions in an effort to level!

the trenches before the infantry is sent forward.

BERLIN, May 17. German newspapers ' in commenting upon recent utterance of Sir Edward Grey, the British foreign secretary, reUtive to the origin and cause- of ; tile war,. declare that they are hardly apt to foster the cause of peace although the British statement does not use such high

sounding and hollow phrases as "Germany ought to be crushed" which up until the present was usually given as England's object In the war.

GERMANS WANT TO MAKE POLES PART OF EMPIRE

GENEVA, May 17 The Geneva Journal states that Germany and Austria are now negotiating to settle Issues that have arisen over the future of Poland. Austria, it says, advocates self government for the Poles, while Germany wants to make Poland part of the German empire.

HONOR REV. MURRAY

Rev. L. E. Murray, pastor of the I

First Christian church, was yesterday named vice-president of the Indiana Convention Association of the Church of Christ. The convention is being held at Danville. The 1917 convention will be held at Kokomo.

DR. SMITH APPOINTED

Dr. S. E. Smith, head of the medical department at Easthaven, has been named vice-chairman of the Committee on Mental Hygiene at the 1917 convention of National Charities and Correction?.

DUTCH VESSEL SINKS

LONDON. May 7. The Dutch steamer Batavier was blown up with a loss of four lives on Tuesday morning.

HONORS PROF. DENNIS

Recognition of the great work done

by Dr. David W. Dennis toward, the the advancement of health ideal in Richmond will be given by the health committee of the Commercial club tomor afternoon at its regular meeting. Dr. Dennis has been a member of the health committee for many years and has always been prominent in ite counsels.

WILSON REPLIES TO POPE'S NOTE

WASHINGTON, May 17. President Wilson has replied to the message he received several days ago from Pope Benedict XV expressing the hope that friendly relations between Germany and the United States would be continued. The president, it Is understood, declared in his reply, that he too earnestly hoped that nothing would happen to prevent the continuance of such relations.

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HEARTS

"David W. Dennis spent his life in useful work for others." These were words of tribute paid to the late college professor by almost every speaker at the memorial services held at Earlham college this morning. , The college chapel was full. Townspeople, relatives and friends from various places filled the first floor and the students filled the balcony. The chapel was decorated with flowers. "David Worth Dennis was a rare embodiment of the Christian faiths, faith, hope and love," said Pres. Robert L. Kelly. "He had all three. He had the faith of a child. He had unquestioned faith in man and in their motives, and in God and his heaven." KELLY PAYS TRIBUTE.

"His personality was radiant with

Photographic scene from the greatest parades, greeted by wild outbursts of enthusiastic advocates of preparedness in New York City, Saturday, May 13, showing hundreds of marching advo

cates of defense. Below, among the members of the advisory board are Thomas Edison, Hiram Maxim and Mr. Saunders.

MEXICAN ARMY KILLS WOMEN IN FOOD RIOTS

BROWNSVILLE. Tex.. May 17. Food riots in northern Mexico have

precipitated conflicts between the civilian population and the Carranzista troops in which many have perished.

according to advices received here today. Mobs of women at Torreon have been fired upon by troops on three separate occasions when they attempted' to seize supplies.

PETITION IS FILED FOR CONCRETE ROAD

Another concrete road has been petitioned for under the three-mile road law. To join with the contemplated

concrete roadway through Cambridge

City, residents of Washington town

ship filed petition with the county au

ditor today for the construction of a road, two and three-quarter miles long,

extending from the Washington-Jack

son township line south along the Milton-Connersville pike. The name

of O. H. Beeson heads the list of peti

tioners. Hearing will be held on the

petition June 10.

FOUND AT LAST! HERE'S REAL NEED FOR ADOLPH'S MAP

"It's a good thing that Adoiph didn't have his map at the meeting of the South Side Improvement Association last night for everybody there would have attempted to have swiped it-to wrap around themselves in order to keep warm," said Hans . Koll this morning. The meeting last night was short because the weather froze the members out. The main building is being repaired and the meeting was held in the sub-building.

IK1ARLATT WILL FOR OFFICE

NOT RON OF MAYOR

SOUTH SIDERS ASK REFUSAL OF NEW RATE

The following petition was passed

on at the meeting of the South Side Improvement association last night and will be forwarded today by Secretary Hans Koll to Thomas R. Duncan, chairman of the Public Service Commission of Indiana. We, the members of the South Side Improvement association, an organization incorporated for the primary purpose of developing industrial !- conditions in the City of Richmond, Ind., and understanding that in the re-adjustment of rates now contemplated by the Public Service Commission a possible charge for "readiness to serve" may be made against the sprinkler system installed in several of our factories, we desire to state that we consider such a charge, supplementary to an adequate "readiness to serve charge" now being paid in the form of hydrant-rental, and would be decidedly inimical to tie purposes for which we are striving, and we most earnestly ask that such a penalty on enterprise be not inflicted.

NUSBAUM NURSES BAD EYE TODAY BASEBALL TO BLAME

Lee Nusbaum's love for the national game cost him the price of a new lens for his glasses and a good jolt in the eye. Last night he was standing outside the cage of the automatic baseball stand on Main street watching a young aspirant who was trying to knock a ball against the home run canvas. In some way, a ball slipped out through the cage and struck Mr. Nusbaum in the eve.

EVEN TINY SKEETER MOSQUITO WEIGHT, HAS AN AMBITION

Charles A. Marlatt, Democratic member of the board of public works said today that he would not be a candidate for the Democratic nomination as mayor, subject to the primary nominating election next March. "I have no desire to be mayor. In fact I would not care to serve in that office. Under no consideration will I become a candidate for the Democratic mayoralty nomination," Mr. Marlatt said. He added that so far as he knew Henry Farvvig was the only candidate for the Democratic mayoralty nomination. Although Mayor Robbins has made no statement as to whether he will enter the contest for the Republican mayoralty nomination the statement was made today by

Skeet Lane and of course you know Skeeter, who makes his headquarters at the Westcott Hotel, and who enjoys perhaps a larger circle of friends than any fifty-pound youngster in Richmond has an ambition. Skeet wants to see Jess Willard, "the man wot dusted out Frank Moran." It seems Skeeter picked up the infonnatioa to the effect that a circus was coming to town next month. And with that circus would be Jess ; Willard. Skeet, who is quite a scrapper himself, has a world of respect for the big Texan andvwon't be satisfied until he gets a glimpse of Willard.

OUTLAWS SLAY MEN WHO SOLD FOOD TO ARMY

COLUMBUS, N. M., May 17. A reign of terror follows in the wake of American troops, withdrawing from the advance base at Santonio to Namiquipa, according to information brought to the border today by returning truck drivers. Mexican' bandits have begun the work of retribution to kill Chinese, Mexicans, Indians and any others who sold food, lumber and clothing to the "gringoes." Withdrawal of the American column started last Friday. The next day a tent colony of Chinese was attacked. Many. were killed, not only for revenge, but for loot as welL

one of his friends, a city official, that Mr. Robbins had on several occasions told him that he would not enter the contest again, declaring himself to be satisfied with one term in the mayoralty office.

TRUCKS PROVIDE AUTO SERVICE

TO CONVENTION

Ample passenger service will be provided for those who attend the Wayne county Sunday school convention at Whitewater Thursday and Friday. Following is a schedule of the truck service: Trucks leave Richmond 7. 9:30 a. m., 12:30, 3 and 6:30 p. m. The 12:30 and 6:30 trucks pass through Chester. Trucks leave Whitewater 8 and 10:30 a. m., 1:30 and 4 p. m. The 4 o'clock truck passes through Chester.

IS GENERA ACTING

L GARRANZA IN GOOD FAITH?

WASHINGTON, May 17. With the so-called "gentlemen's agreement" now in force to govern operations in Mexico of the American column under General Pershing and General Trevino's Mexican force of 10,000 men, officials today marked time while awaiting developments. The only thing now to be determined is whether the Carranza authorities are acting in good faith in the informal assurances made to General Scott, chief of staff of the army, in the border conference.

hope. If there was only one optimist In the world, It was he. He caught God's sunshine and reflected it back

to men. Prof. Dennis' face was al

ways towards tomorrow.

"Of these all, the greatest was love.

He loved everybody and every little thing. He was a lover of truth and

good. If he had had one who had de

spised him, he would have prayed for

him. "Three years ago he came to my

office and offered his resignation be

cause he said that he thought he was getting too old and might be in the

way. I argued with him and toid him

that it could not possibly be accepted. Dr. Dennis said, well you keep it and If you ever need to, use it. Stands for Faith. "He stood for .faith, hope and love. It was these qualities that were responsible for his success as a teacher. His great task was the Inspirer of youth. Nearly everyone here has at some time sat at his 'eet to be taught. He wrote his knowledge upon the fleshy tablets of our hearts. "When it came to the inner things.' he stimulated us to thought and drew out or deepest affections. He taught us better how to live. Nothing better could come to Earlham college or to Richmond than to be baptized as we are being baptized now by his spirit, which was the spirit of Christ." Dennis Enriched Life. The Rev. Francis Anscombe gave the invocation in which he gave thanks1 to God for such a life as that of Prof. Dennis. "He used life that he might love and show sympathy. Not only did he serve God. but he also served his fellowman. All of his acquaintances have been enrichened by having known him. We are thankful that God saw fit to spare him from suffering and pain. May we be granted some of his beauty of soul, love of truth, devotion to duty and reverence for our God." Prof. Edwin Morrison read a biography of the professor's life. "Prof. Dennis never changed his place of

workonly of his own will. He was a birthright member of the Friends church, and has been a member of the Tuesday club ever since it was founded." j Morrison Explains Desire. ' Prof. Morrison explained that it had! been the desire of Prof. Dennis that his body be cremated. When the late professor spoke at the memorial serv-. ices for President Joseph Moore sew eral years ago, he complimented President Moore's desire to have his body cremated. At that time Prof. Dennis said: "It does not need to be justified. He knew scientifically that if all bodies in Indiana were cremated for the next fifty years, it would save the relatives much suffering. It was his last duty to the world." Prof. Morrison said that Prof. Dennis had been one of the greatest of the Indiana group of scientists. "He was the first in America to introduce modern methods in the teaching of chemistry and biology. In the thirty-' four years that I have known him, I have been associated with him as a fellow student, as his student, neighbor, friend and colleague. All of these relations have been most pleasant. My Continued On Page Nine.

HARRY ill AGY TO CONDUCT CORN CONTEST FOR BOYS

Wayne county boys will have the opportunity of participating in the one-acre corn contest. This was made plain by Harry Macy, president of the Wayne County Better Farming association today.' Already more than twelve boys have signified .their intention of competing for the prize. Others may enter within the - next thirty davs. it mat

ters not whether the corn has been planted or not, said Mr. Macy. He ari 1 nounced that-boys wishing to enter

the contest could get complete details by addressing him at Economy. After announcement that the contest had practically fallen through, the prospective entrants expressed such disappointment that Mr. Macy decided to take personal supervision of the competition and see that prizes were awarded. The amount of the awards remains Continued on Page Three

Weather Forecast

United States Report Fair continued cool tonight and Thursday. Possibly light frost tonight in low places extreme north portion.

Noon

Temperature.

60

Yesterday. Maximum 65 Minimum 48 Local Forecast Mostly fair tonight and Thursday. Continued cold. A great area of low pressure over the United States east of the Mississippi river is causing high west winds. General : Conditions The weather remains cold over the western and central states but is getting warmer west of the Rocky Mountains. High winds prevented the formation of frost last night Temperature was 43 above. t. W. E. MOORE, Weather Forecaster!