Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 159, 22 May 1916 — Page 1

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Mrs. Clara Walte, New York, wifa of Dr. Arthur Warren Walte, accused of poisoning hla wife'a parent, fa ready to take the atand against her husband when the case ; cornea up for trial today. Mr. Waite la now In New York and hae been in, conference with the district attorney'a office during the preparation of the caae against Waite.

J9YRI0ES TO POLICE COURT If BORROWED AUTOMOBILE

Melvin ; Boone, colored, pleaded. not guilty In city court today to a charge of taking an Overland ; car. "'owned" toy Lawrence Davl-from the? Davis bafn, "for the purppse of going "joy lAUng?', with Orvllle Ross ' and Marjorie and Jeanette Hiatt. Sunday. -Davis could not appear against" Boone, as ' he Is now at a health resort Mrs. Davis made the complaint. Boone alleges that Davis gave him the privilege of using the car. The case was set for hearing next Saturday.- . It is alleged that Boone used the ear Saturday and on Sunday took it out again for a joy ride. Mrs. Davis returned home late Saturday, afternoon FOULKE SPEAKS AT CONVENTION ON CONSTITUTION William Dudley Foulke, Mrs. '' Olive B. Lewis and Harlow Lindley are the Richmond persons who have been announced as speakers at the New Constitution for Indiana Conference. ' The meeting will be held in Muncie.-.May 23 and 24. The conference Is being held under the auspices of the . Citizens' League of Indiana and Ross F. Lockridge, secretary, has sent out several invitations to local people. "All citizens of Indiana are cordially invited ' to" attend and participate - In the " proceedings." Several Richmond people are -preparing to attend. Speaks on Suffrage. Mr. Foulke will speak on "How to Procure Better City Government- In Indiana," at 1 : 45 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Prof. Lindley Is an 1 official of the league and will assist in the general direction of the work.' Mrs. Lewis will speak at 2:45 o'clock-Tuesday afternoon on "Equal Suffrage for Indiana." J: Alfred Hall of Earlham college, will contest for state honors Un- the second Indiana Inter-Collegiate discussion contest to be held in connection with the conference, at 8 o'clock Wednesday 'evening. Representatives from every college in Indiana have entered. Following the discussion every member in the audience will be requested to express his opinion concerning various phases or a new constitution on special ballots which will be distrib uted. BUGGY COLLAPSES THROWING WOMAN INTO GLASS FRONT Mrs. Morgan Lamott, living southcast of Centerville, sister-in-law - of Mayor Robbins of Richmond, was painfully Injured in a pecular accident in this city Saturday. While driving on West Fifth street In a closed buggy, the body of the rig suddenly? became detached from the front axle. As the front part of the body dropped .to the street Mrs. Lamott's head was thrown against a glass, breaking it, and: cutting her about the face. The -shafts became detached, but the horse' made no effort to run away. Airs. Lamott was taken to her home In an automobile. ' . . .. .

and .discovered the car was missing. Neighbors told, her a man v answering Boone's description had taken the machine. The police were notified amr -Boone was arrested at Center Tille by the town marshal. . v

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CHIHUAHUA CITY, M ex., May 22. (By Courier to EI Paso) General Juan Manuel Jlminez Castro and Colonel Alfredo Chavez, Pedro Rodriguez, Jose - Lozan. and Pedro Mestas, with others of minor rank, has renounced allegiance to the de facto government In Mexico. The officers and their troops were formerly under the command of General Jacinto B. Trevino. The new rebel leaders are said to be in full control, of the San Juan del Rio, Mazas and Laguna districts, including the suburbs of Torreon, formerly the headquarters of Tervlno. They have Issued a proclamation in which it Is promised to give back to the' rightful owners all property" confiscated by Carranza. , ' The plan - of government proposed THIS MOTHER DID NOT KNOW BABIES AFTER DAY'S ABSENCE Listen, mothers and fathers. Would you recognize your children under any circumstances? ' There is one mother, a little Italian woman, who did not. Not long since her three children were taken' to the day' nursery. They were .given baths and dressed in neat, clean clothes. When the mother called for them in the evening, she was so amazed she asked if those pretty, brown-eyed children belonged to' her. NOTICE, MOTORISTS, GASOLINE IS HIGH, BUT DON'T DO THIS Dr. Frank Owens has been trying to run his automobile without gasoline This would be very fine owing to the high price of gasoline if you could get by with it, but "Doc" could not. On his way back from Indianapolis he was startled by a violent explosion in the engine which died.. After "Doc" had been towed in, a mechanician found out what was the trouble. Don't mention this to "Doc." - HERE'S THRILLER THAT NEVER MADE THE FIRSjT PAGE A thrilling story of a ten-mile automobile dash, followed by an all night struggle to save two lives came to light today. , " On the coldest day last winter, twin babies that were starving were wrapped in a big clothes basket filled with hot water bottles and rushed to the day nursef y. Here the efforts of Mrs. Pille were successful in enabling them to keep down a little nourishment. The parents, grateful to the nursery matron insists that she spend her vacation with them.

BLIND OFFICERS PERMIT TIGERS SAYS JACKSON HAGERSTOWN, Ind., May 22. Judge Jackson of New Castle Informed two large gatherings here Saturday and Sunday evenings that a return of the open saloon in -Hagers-town would be4detrlmental to all, the constructive Interests of'the town and township. , He answered ; the chief argument that is being propounded by the "wets" Continued on Page Twelve YAQUI INDIANS PRESS ON MEN FROM BIG BEND EL PASO, May 22. Four hundred Yaqui Indians, the fiercest fighters in the Mexican army of General Obregon, today were pressing closely on the American punitive expedition sent into Mexico from the Big Bend district as the United States soldiers with drew to the border. The punitive expedition consists of only three hundred men, Including a machine gun squad, but ready to dash to their aid if the Yaquls should force a battle are two more troops of the Sixth cavalry, which arrived at Marthon this' morning. . It is understood at. Fort Bliss that the Sixth cavalry troopers- have already started for Boqulllas . when Colonel Sibley and Major Languor led . jtheir force Into : Mexico - and through which, tkeunitJ ve expedition is expected to' wkh4arw?g ,, '"

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by the revolutionary leaders is, with slight modifications, the same as that adopted by the Aguas Calientes convention. General Castro, the leader of the new movement, was formerly a famous federal general. Several years ago he commanded the only successful expedition ever sent against the Zapatistas. -

LUTHERAN CHURCHES JOIN If DEDICATING SERVICES

Sunday was devoted to the dedication of the enlarged and improved church at the Second English Lutheran church yesterday. All services were attended by capacity audiences. At the services collections amounting to about $600 were taken to help bear the expenses of the improvements. No services werfch eld at the First English Lutheran church to enable the congregation to attend the meetings at the Second Lutheran church. In the evening the members of St LETTER ASKS JURORS TO FIX MUNCIE TRIAL MUNCIE, Ind., JJay 22. The trial of Jean Williams, deputy proseputor, charged with conspiracy to solicit and accept bribes in connection with Mayor Bunch and police officials here, was unexpectedly halted this morning when several of the special veniremen, drawn to him, presented to Special Judge Fred Gause of New Castle, letters which they had received urging them to "fix" jurors and to vote for conviction so that Judge Thompson, the special prosecutor, might be elected judge on the Republican ticket In teh election this falL The letters were written on stationery similar , to that kf the Muncie Civic league, and signed

"Civic League." ? They were typewritten.'.' ' . ,. - . .4 ; The Civic league has been active In prosecuting indicted officials here. A number of members of the league deny on oath writing the letters. They say the paper is not their own, but waa made for the occasion, and they charge the defense .with concocting the letter in an effort to aid their cause and cast distredit on the league. ,. '.' 7

HUGHES sum

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WASHINGTON, May 22. Hughes against the field! That was the line-up today in the Republican political situation. Only sixty of the 985 delegates to the convention which meets in Chicago week after next, remain to be chosen. Favorite sons hold 308 of these. The balance are uninstructed. But the politicians, here L who claim to have their "ears to the ground" declare that a strong Hughes sentiment is entertained by the majority of these unpledged representatives. ' 1 : '- r Roosevelt Is Dimmed.

ORPET TRIAL COSTS COUNTY $500 PER DAY WAUKEGAN, 111., May 22. The trial of Will Orpet, charged with the murder of Marian Lambert, began its second week in the Lake county court here today, with both sides anxious to complete a jury and get down to the actual presentation of evidence. Notwithstanding the apparent desire of all connected with the case to expedite matters, however It "wap not expected: that twelve.: men acceptable to both the state and the defense can be secured before the end of Ahe week. If no , more progress is made this week than was made last,; a jury" will not be completed until the end of the next week.- I This the state is anxious to avoid, its representatives said, as the trial is costing the county S500 a day. But four sworn, and accepted jurors were in the box when court opened this morning. Several more have been tentatively accepted, but are subject to recall. Orpet spent a quiet Sunday in his cell in the county jaiL Neither his father nor mother visited him. The only persons admitted to his quarters were a young man and a woman, whose identities neither they nor the authorities would reveal. ' Hundreds of persons in motor cars rolled slowly past the jail during the day. Necks were craned in hopes of getting, a glimpse of the' now notorious studentlover. Paul's Lutheran church attended the re-dedication services. Special nlasic was furnished during Continued On Page Twelve. KAISER'S TROOPS RUSH TO BAGDAD LONDON, May 22. Co-incident with news that Russian Cossacks afur a bold and adventurous ride,, have reached the Tigris river from Persia and joined the British army of General Gorrlnge reports were received here today that four thousand German troops are on their way to Bagdad to reinforce the Turkish army. It is said that there are already about 12,000 Austrian troops at Bagdad. FUNSTON ASKS FOR MORE MEN SAN ANTONIO, Tex., May 22 General Funston has asked Washington for ' additional coast guard force for duty on the Mexican border.. No reply has been received, but General Funston will press his request, andis also expected to ask for more cavalry and more Infantry. The coast guard are wanted for stations' in the Big Bend district, leaving the other troops free' for active service In protecting the border. : : - REV. RAE SPEAKS. Rev. J. J. Raa spoke to the Luther League at the First English Lutheran church last night. -

AGAINST FIELD UP CANDIDATES'

G. 0. P. DACE The shadow of Theodore Roosevelt still hangs heavy over the Chicago gathering. But it is admitted by the political wiseacres here that many of the old line leaders, while hating Hughes, wil throw their support to Continued on Page Twelve GERMAN COUNCIL TO PROMULGATE RULES ON FOOD BERLIN, May 22. Government changes of vast importance to the entire empire are impending. The federal council bald a long session today. : Part, of today's session is understood to hive been devoted to ' -the economic: situation. Rules regarding distribution of food supply are to be promulgated. ; EAST END PEOPLE SHOP IN MACHINES; DON'T NEED MARKET A petition, signed by nearly two hundred citizens,' mostly residents of the south end and West Richmond, asking that the east end market be dispensed with and that in the future three markets a week be held at the central market house, was presented to the board of public works today. The board refused to close the east end market but agreed to have three markets a week held at the central market. The central market after the first of June will be held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and evenings, between 2 and 8 o'clock, and Saturday afternoon and evening, from 1 to 10 o'clock. What markets are held at the east end market will be in the mornings. Charles Heckman, who started the petition, said the east end did not need to have a market as all east end people had "automobiles and servants," and it would not be inconvenient for them to attend the central market. Some east end people who attended the board meeting vigorously declared that "all east end people" did not own automobiles and have servants. The first part of next month the annual auctioning of central market stalls will take place. The board today ruled that all gardeners who are delinquent on their stall rentals the day of the auction will not be permitted to submit bids for space for the ensuing year. FRENCH MAKE GAIN ON MEUSE PARIS, May- 22. French gains On both sides of the Meuse river were announced today in the war office communique. Following a terrific bombardment which lasted for days and night, the Germans attempted to press forward in Avacourt, northwest of Ver dun, but their advance was checked by the French. At Le Mort Homme (Dead. Man's Hill) strong counter attacks by the French won back some of the ground lost to the Germans on Saturday night. Weather Forecast .; United States Report Partly-cloudy tonight. Probably -showers northeast portion. Tuesday fair. Temperature. : Noon 69 - Yesterday. Maximum Minimum 63 49

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This picture of William H. Orpet, the University of Wisconsin student now on trial for poisoning his high school sweetheart, Miss Marian Lambert, was made in the court room at Waukegan, III., during the picking of the jury. The selection of the jury has been progressing with great difficulty, and it is possible that a change of venue to another county will be asked.

ITALIANS RUSH TROOPS

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VIENNA, May 22 Strong reinforcements have been rushed to the Tyrolean front by.the Italian general staff in an effort to check the victorious drive of the Austro-Hungarians. In the sector of Terragnolo valley where fighting has developed upon Italian soil, the Italians have massed men and guns drawn from other parts of

the front. 1 r CYCLE RIDER HURT IN CRASH WITH MACHINE Morris Wilson, riding a motorcycle west on Main street, was painfully injured Sunday morning when an automobile, driven by Dempsey Pearson, collided with the front awheel .of the motorcycle -at Third and Main streets. Pearson was driving south on North Third street. When he turned to go east on Main he saw the approaching motorcycle. He attempted to turn sharply to continue down South Third street but in so doing struck the front wheel of the motorcycle, knocking it over. Wilson sustained a double fracture of the right leg about four inches above -the ankle and was taken to the hospital. A man riding with Wilson on the motorcycle escaped without any injuries. WILSON'S PLEA SAVES LYNCH WASHINGTON, May 22.. President Wilson's, intervention saved J. C. Lynch from being executed. The state department was officially advised today that the naturalized American who was convicted of complicity in the Irish rebellion was first sentenced to death. His -sentence later was commuted to ten years penal servitude. WAITE PUT ON TRAIL NEW YORK, May 22 Dr. Arthur Warren Waite, clubman, athlete and student of deadly poisons, was called to trial today on the charge of murdering his millionaire father-in-law, John E. Peck, of Grand Rapids, Mich. Five hundred talesmen, from whom will be selected the jury to decide the fate of the tennis champion, jammed the court room of Justjce Clarence J. Shearn and overflowed Into the court house corridors, when the case was called today. - 1 WIRE PIERCES EYE SHERIDAN, Ind., May 22. Marlon Surface, 8, may lose the sight of an eye, due to an accident-in which his eye was punctured"-by a barbed wire.

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ENEMY DRIV King Aids Generals. King Victor Emmanuel is reported to have' gone to Vicenza. the headquarters of -the Italian commander opposing the Austrian drive in the sector of the Adige and Astico rivers. Tactics which have proved so successful for the Germans are being employed by the Austro-Hungarians 'and the high command is not attempting to drive through the Italian lines with a 6ingle stroke. The AustroHungarians are, moving forward cautiously;the way being paved for infantry advances by bombardments of extreme violence. BOARD PASSES BILL OPENING SITE OF SPAN This was the day of hearing on the resolution for. the opening of South G street from Fifth street to the corporation line west of the river. As there was no remonstrance filed the resolution' was confirmed. South G street is to be the site of the new bridge.' "The board adopted the resolution for the paving' of several streets In the Reeveston addition and for the placing of all wires in the addition in underground conduits. The streets to be paved are: Reeveston Road. South" Sixteenth street to the east line of Eighteenth street; South Seventeenth street, from B street to the south terminal of Seventeenth street; South Eighteenth street, from " B street to Reeveston road. Property owners have not yet selected the paving material to be used. SYNOD TO DISCUSS EFFICIENT LAYMEN The Indianapolis conference of the Olive Branch Synod will start tonight at the, Second ... English Lutheran church with a men's banquet at 6:45 o'clock-! The ladies of the church will serve supper and several speakers will talk on the subject "Elements of an Efficient Layman." At 8 o'clock, a public service ' will be held at which the Rev. Mr. Fifferd, president of the " Indianapolis conference will speak. .