Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 158, 20 May 1916 — Page 1

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LEADERS IN CONGRESS FRAME PARTY PLATFORM FOR G. 0. P. CONVENTION

WASHINGTON, May 20. The Republican national convention when it meets in Chicago early next month, will be confronted with a "hand made" Republican-Progressive platform, all ready for adoption. The platform has been framed in Washington at a conference of house and senate Republican leaders, and is just about completed, v While Republican leaders declared that the tentative draft framed here will be "satisfactory to Col. Roosevelt and the Progressive wing of the party as well as to the old line members of the party," it has been framed along lines suggested by the group of Middle Western favorite sons which makes its headquarters in the senate.

ftiihmlttiut t Fiviirli Sana. Republican leaders here declare that Ho; matter who is nominated the tentative draft will make a suitable platform for the campaign. It has already been endorsed by the Burton-Weeks-Sherman Cummins Fairbanks Continued on Page Fourteen. FUNSTON SHIFTS TROOPS TO HALT BANDITS' RAIDS SAN ANTONIO. Texas May '20. tteneral ; Funston ;wil hasten x the t--arrangement" tof American troops ca the border in anticipation of new attacks by Mexican bandits encouraged by the withdrawal ot part of General Pers hing's expedition, and the spreading of reports in Mexican territory that the Gringos have been1 drivrn back. " " U. S. TO HELP PROMOTE PEACE SAYS PRESIDENT CHARLOTTE, N. C, May 20. President. Wilson in his speech this afternoon at the celebration ot the Meeklenberg Declaration of Independence indicated that the United States would have a part in the peace negotiations when the conflict in Europe come to an end. The president first spoke of the tremendous strength of the United State, adding: I "It is a good deal more important to know what we are going to do with our power than that we possess it." Passing to the European conflict Mr. Wilson said: "What are the elements in this struggle? It is a competition of traditions and political intricacies and national policies. It has been a grappling of war rather than peace. The president then passed on to the part the United States is playing as a world power, calling this country a "melting pot as big as the world." TRAVELERS PICK CITY FOR NEXT STATE SESSION MUNCIE, Ind., May 20. The Indiana Association of United Commercial Travelers in convention today unanimously choose Richmond r.s next year's meeting place. Her.ry Billing of Marion was named grand senior councilor; Charles F. Tichon, of Ft Wayne, grand junior councelor; H. D. Kellenbach, of Indianapolis, strand secretary and John C. Healy, of Indianapolis, grand treasurer. ONLY 3 JURORS IN ORPET CASE WAUKEGAN. 111.. May 20. The sixth day of the trial or Will Orpet, charged with poisoning his playmate's weetheart, Marion Lambert; opened : today with matters, so- far as the actual progress of the trial Is concerned, about as they were on the second day. But three jurymen faced the weak white-faced prisoner as he took his seat this morning and prepared to v.atch another day of weary questioning of talesmen.

SEA PLANES RAID COAST OF KENT;

ONE IS KILLED LONDON, May 20. Three German in I of! seaplanes raided the east coast Kent early today. Of the three casualties one was a soldier, who was killed. One of the raiders was shot down off the Belgian coast while returning' to the German base. Announcement of the raid was made by the war office" this afternoon. A number of pombs ; were dropped by the raiders ZnddjjUon to the .soldier killed , a woman d a -ieaman -wert Injured " : --f ' " As soon a'r' te raiders anoeared fire was opened against them by hlsh oigle guns and British aeroplanes went aloft to give battle. When the German machines took flight they were pursued across the North Sea by British airmen. ' PASS SHIPPING BILL WAHINGTON, May 20. The administration shipping bill passed the House today by a vote of 211 to 161. The vote was almost entirely along party lines. In spite of the filibusters of the Republicans led by representative Man nof Illinois, the bill was unchanged in important principles. VOTE TO RAISE SIZE OF ARMY TO 175,000 MEN WASHINGTON, May 20 Final Congressional action on the army authorization bill was taken today when the House agreed to the conference re port by a vote of 349 to 26. The Sen ate already has agreed to the report. The bill authorizing a regular army of 175,000 at the end of five years and a militia organization with a maximum strength of 424,000, now will go to the president for his signature. LAYMEN TO HOLD MEETING OF SYNOD Ministers and laymen coming here for the Indianapolis Conference of the Olive Branch Synod to be held in the Second English Lutheran church next Monday and Tuesday will be entertained In the various Lutheran homes of the city. The delegates will not begin to arrive before Monday morning, Rev. C. Raymond Isley said today. AUSTRIA OPENS FRESH DRIVES UPON ITALIANS VIENNA, May 20. After consolidating their new positions the AustroHungarians have begun a fresh series of attacks against the Italian lines. Severe fighting has again . developed in the southern part of Trentino between the Adie river and Val Sugana, where the forces of Arch Duke Eugene are striving for positions which will menace the lines of communication supplying the Italian armies in the Dolomites, in the Carnic Alps and on the Isonzo river. A decisive advance southward from the ridge of Maggia would probably compel the retirement of the Italians all along the line.

SHMESPEAEMCJ PAGEANT POSTPONED UNTIL iJlONDAY

The Shakespearean pageant which was to be given this, afternoon r.t Earlbam college, has been . postponed until Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The evening session will start at 7:45 o'clock. If the weather does not clear up by that time. It will be given the first clear day thereafter. Professor Arthur Charles announced today. Arrangements have been made so

EIIGIONB CAUSES WORRY IN UTILITY HUSSION OVER SPRINKLER CHARGE

The City of Richmond has a little habit of getting the Indiana Public Utilities commission into embarrassing situations. Not so long ago, in a case brought b e the cor- ission from Terre Haute a ruling was made which provided a readiness-to-serve charge on water sprinkling fire protection systems used in that city. The Terre Haute business Interest affected by the order made no protest against the establishment of the charge. Asks Rate Increase. :

Then the Richmond City Water Works company submitted a petition asking an increase of water rates, alleging that the company was receiving approximately $10,000 less revenue from the rates established nearly two years ago than what the company was entitled to receive. . Tb commission at enc began "figuring on treadiBesa-tc-sfT charge for Blpinkjtor jyrtsmi used La Richmond as .a.lmetbMi-for making np this alleged deficiency in the water works company's revenue. Immediately, however, the business interests affected, several large factories and mercantile establishments, entered a vigorous' pretest. vTThe. -commission gave a hearing yesterday to the complaining Richmond business men and after they had finished stat- " Continued On Page Fourteen. SEVASTOPOL PUPILS HONOR CENTENNIAL A large crowd attended the centennial celebration at the Sevastopol school yesterday afternoon. The mothers of almost all the children of the school attended. Sixteen girls in white opened the program with a girls May pole. Helen Wetherall then recited, "Keep a Goin.' " "A Little Bit of Sunshine," was the title of a recitation by Donna White. "Three Dukes" was the title of the next act. Mary Wilson gave a recitation entitled, "Moo, Cow, Moo." "Sister's Best Fellow," was the title of a piece by Max Bockofen. A drill was given next. Mary Jordan gave a selection, "Indiana." GOES TO HAGERSTOWN Oriental Encampment, I. O. O. F., will leave at 5:05 o'clock this evening to attend the county meeting at Hagerstown. where it will confer the Golden Rule degree. East Germantown Encampment will confer the Royal Purple degree. The local men will return on Transportation Service trucks. JOHN RUPE HONORED John L. Rupe was elected delegate to the Provincial Synod of the Episcopal church, which will be held at Fon Du Lac, Wis., in June, at the recent meeting of the Indianapolis diocese. He waB elected deputy from the general dioces of Indianapolis to to general convention to be held in St. Ix)uis in the early part of October, the general convention is held every three years. $200 DOG POISONED Dog poisoners at work again? A. C. Discber, owner of a Boston bull pup. which he valued at $200, reporths that the animal has been poisoned. There is no clue to the guilty party or parties. THREE GET DIPLOMAS Three students will be graduated from St. Andrew's Catholic school this year. Graduation exercises will be held June 25; in the St. Andrew's Catholic church. This was announced today by Principal Joseph M. Richter. The high school students of the school are' planning to give a short play at this. time.

that the city school children who are to take parts will be let out of school. The costumes which have been rented, may be kept for six days without additional charges. Guests arrived today from Dayton, Muncie, Eaton, O., and several other places. These guests will remain over until Monday.

UPDYKE CHARGES PROMINENT BOYS ;AS8A1)LIEDJIIM Warrants, have been issued, charg. Ing assault and battery, for the arrest of two - well-known ' Richmond young men, Paul Davenport, ton of Bert Davenport, women's tailor, and a grandson of John F. Davenport,' president of the People's Loan and Savings Association; and Robert Jordan, son of Charles Jordan, president of the German-American Bank. The charge was preferred against Davenport and Jordan by Homer Updyke, an epileptic. Davenport Missing. . Updyke first preferred the charge against Davenport last evening. Davenport was notified to report at police headquarters this morning, but he failed to do so. His grandfather reported to chief Goodwin that the young man had "left the.city," and the chief was quite wroth. This morning Updyke also charged that young Jordan was a party to the assault made upon him. Updyke, Jordan and Davenport have been employed at the Richmond cas ket company. Updyke says that Dav enport decided to quit yesterday and asked that he be paid off, a request which was refused. He says that workmen then began to tease Daven port and he became angry, finally striking Updyke and knocking him down. He says that while he was down Jordan struck him, and that when he got up again Davenport assaulted him once more. Practically all of Updyke's face is discolored, Indicating that he received severe punishment. WHITEWATER HOLDS ANNUAL EXHIBIT Whitewater school will hold its annual exhibit next Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock. The exhibit includes cooking, sewing and wood work. In fact it will include almost everything, part of the work that can be placed on exhibit. The displays will be distributed around in the various rooms. Each room will have its own exhibit. Thus in order for a person to see the whole exhibit, it will be necessary to visit every class in the schooir The classes will go on with their regular work. Weather Forecast United States Report Cloudy tonight and Sunday. Probably rain. Warmer tonight. Temperature. Noon ............................ 55 :. Yesterday. Maximum ........... .'. 68 Minimum .................. . 33 . Local Forecast Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday. ' Occasional rains. Warm wave. . - General Conditions A great area of low barometric pressure now covers the middle west causing showers as far East as Ohio. As it advances much warmer weather will occur during the next 36 hours. It is? getting colder again in the far west. W." E. MOORE. Weather Forecaster.

ARE YOU THE ONE OUT OF EVERY 20 PEOPLE IN STATE

Are you "one of the twenty?" Statistics compiled by the secretary of state show that there are now about 130,000 automobiles in the state. The population of Indiana is about twenty times that number. "Are you one of the twenty V LOCAL BOYS WANT TO CltACK HEADS ON SOFT PAVEMENT "Many Richmond boys will have cracked beads and broken wheels within the next two weeks," said Dan Recklair, trick bicycle rider who has been performing on the streets here for the last few days before he left last night for Dayton. "Many boys have asked me how they could change their bicycles into a one wheel machine like I usfe. They have also asked me how a person learned to become a trick rider." TRIES TO PUT OUT CATS NINE LIVES WITH NINE BLOWS M Anna Petry. plaintiff in a divorce suit, told Judge Fox this morning that her husband, Joseph Petry, was an habitual drunkard and that one evening when he came home, he picked up her pet cat and threw it against the door, nine times. They separated in 1908. Mrs. Petry said that actions like these were sufficient proof tha. her husband frequently got drunk. The divorce was granted. MAN PERISCOPES BOYS WARM DAYS ARE APPROACHING Warm weather is approaching will arrive - tonight or tomorrow. it .This ; was '' announced today by Waatheirman W. B. Moore, and he said that "it will make .things grew like everything." - But he also said that it would probably not last long. The center of the wave covers the middle west. ALL GOOD ROADS BEWILDER AUTOIST IN WAYNE COUNTY "The only trouble with the roads in Wayne county is this," said Sol Boren, of, Buffalo,' N. Y., who, owns a farm north of Richmond, "An autoist can get lost so easily. No matter whether he gets on a by-road or not, he thinks he is on a, main highway, they are all so good." Boren said that he believed the roads in Wayne county, for automobile purposes, are better than any county in the United States, not excepting counties in New York and the eastern states. ON VISIT HERE MRS. A. FENTON DIES INHOSPITAL While visiting with Richmond relatives for the first time in about thirtyfive years, Mrs. Alice Fenton, wife of Truman A. Fenton, of Augusta, Kansas, expired at the Reid Memorial hospital, yesterday, following an attack of apoplexy. She had been visiting with Mrs. Edith Jackson, SIT North I street and with Mrs. W. T. Schooley, 813 North I street. Mrs. Fenton accompanied by her husband, had been in Richmond but a few days. The body was shipped to Augusta this noon for funeral services and burial. V AUTO SUFFERS CHRONIC INTERNAL INJURY . Charles E. Browning, 27 North Thirteenth street, bought a roadster, with speed proclivities, a little "over .a month ago. He has driven it three times, and each start has meant more work for the. repair men. First time out the roadster collided with a section of the garage, fracturing its transmission. After repairs had been made Browning took the machine out a second time, and on North Tenth street, opposite the Westcott ? hotel, he did something with the clutch that he shouldn't have done, and bingo away went the transmission again. Browning made his third start yesterday. While bowling- along the. National road west of the city, near Reidstonv farm, the roadster took the bit in its teeth, rammed a car rail, turned around twice and plunged into a ditch, breaking a front wheel. ' Browning escaped without a scratch. The car was towed into a repair shop last night. - -

LltlS. SMITH

AGAINST POST OF FENCE BY RUNAWAY MACHINE

Mrs. Arthur Smith, 23, a bride of a few months, re; siding on a farm near Elliott's Mills, south of Richmond, is near to death today at her home as a result of her Ford runabout running amuck down the Niewoehner hill, the steepest in the county, just south of the Wernle Orphans Home, late yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Smith was alone in the car. During the brief intervals she has been conscious since the accident she has been unable to explain how she happened to lose control of the car.

OPPOSES HURT Y PLAN The health committee of the Commercial club will probably oppose the method advocated by State Secretary J. N. Hurty of the state board of health, for for the appointment of a full-time health officer. The committee in session Thursday was . unanimously in favor' of some plan to secure a full-time officer.

SCHOOLS WILL ADJOURN FOR MEMORIAL EVENTS

. The Richmond public schools will be closed on the afternoon of Memorial Day. This " announcement was made today by Superintendent J. T. Giles. Superintendent Giles was in Indianapolis yesterday consulting with the state board of accounts as to the legality of closing schools on Memorial Day, at the same time paying the teachers for a day's work.

GERMANS REPULSE FRENCH ASSAULTS BERLIN, May 20 Attempts by the French to regain trenches captured by the Germans on the Verdun front were repulsed the German war office announced today. Repeated assaults were delivered by the French but all proved failures as a result of the artillery and machine fire of the defenders. BOMB HT1S DESTROYER BERLIN, May 20. A British destroyer was struck by a bomb dropped from a German seaplane during the brief naval engagement off the Flanders coast on Tuesday, it was announced by the admiralty today. MAY REPEAL TAX WASHINGTON, May 20. Repeal of the two sections of the extended wr tax law A and B which provides; for special taxation on many articles of every day use. has been decided upon by the administration Bills providing for this will be introduced in the house and senate at once, it was stated today in administration circles. TRAVELERS ATTEND STATE CONVENTION Several knights of the grip who make their homes in Richmond have laid aside the sample case for a few days and forgotten "prospects" while they and their wives are attending the state convention of United Commercial Travelers in Muncie. Among those who are attending from here are: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Engelbrecht, Mr. and Mrs. W. Frank Lehman, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Curtis, George M. Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. George Crisman. The delegate is J. C. McKey.and John Harlan is the alternate. V PROTECT FLAG POLE. NEW CASTLE, Ind.. May 20. A few local patriots are trying Ho find a law protecting flag poles from desecration. They want the boys who floated a circus poster from a high school flag pole punished.

IS THROWN

Condition Is Critical. "Mrs. Smith's condition is extremely critical," the attending physician said today, "due, for the most part, to injuries to the stomach and the bowels." A farmer working in a field on the Niewoehner hill witnessed the accident and cared for Mrs. Smith until the arrival of a physician. He says he noticed a Ford runabout coming down the long, steep hill at terrific speed, a spectacle he paused in his work to witness with horrified Continued On Page Fourteen. Can Establish Length. He was informed that if the schools were closed any school day the teachers could not receive pay for services that day, but he was further informed that the school board could at any time establish the length of a school day: After a conference with the school board members Mr. Giles announced that the school day on Memorial Day would be from 8 o'clock in the morning until noon. Under this arrange""t. i"o otuuui cuiiurea receive a half holiday and the teachers will not lose their wages for the day. It will now be possible for the Bchool children to participate in the big Memorial Day patriotic demonstration. Supt. Giles also announced today that if the Shakespearian pageant is held at Earlham campus Monday afternoon the schools will be dismissed at 2:30 in the afternoon, a half hour be-" fore the exercises begin. AVIATOR WRIGHT HEARS SERVICE FOR DR. DENNIS Orviiie Wright, foremost airman in the United States, was an unpretentious visitor at the David W. Dennis memorial, it was learned today. Mr. Wright was a personal friend of Dr. Dennis who took a deep interest in the man many years ago. Mr. Wright was accompanied to the services by his younger brother, the two coming here from Dayton. During his life time and before many of his classes, Dr. Dennis made frequent reference to the Wright brothers and at the time of the death of Wilbur Wright, he sent messages of condolence to his family. Ttie two brothers with their mother, for-aerly lived on South Twelfth street in the first house north of the Garfield school. When but mere .boys, however, they lived in a log house in Dublin. The house is still standing. It was during their residence in Wayne county that Dr. Dennis became acquainted with them. - HENRY DECKER DIES Henry R. Decker. 59, who was stricken with apoplexy, ; died Frida y. at his home,- 331- South Fourteenth street, Friday afternoon...' He la survived by his wife and son. sThe deceased was a member of the Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen. The funeral will be held from the home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be In arlham cemetery. Friends may call at any time after 7 o'clock this evening. - . . , ;