Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 161, 24 May 1916 — Page 1

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mm GAINS RESULT FROM GERMAN NIGHT DRIVES . PARIS, May 24. Important gains for the Germans were admitted by the French war office today. The French trenches on both sides of the Meuse river in the Verdun sector were captured by the Germans in another series of great infantry assaults last night. The Germans have penetrated the village of Cumigres on the left bank of the river. Hundreds of big (rung hurled tons of steel against toe French positions before the German infantry was sent forward. The bombardment of dead man's hill was particularly violent. The Germans extended their attacking operations northwest of Verdun assaulting the French' positions' east of dead man's hill. Troops Reach Village. These onsets carried the Crown Prince's soldiers Into the village of Cumigres, and also put the Germans in possession of a trench. However-the Teutons paid dearly for their gain. The official statement saying that- the German losses were enormous. To the east of the Meuae the Germans drove vigorously- against the French positions at Haudromont forest aud Douamont. West of Douamont a few French trenches were stormed but all attacks against that section of Fort Douaumont held by the French were repulsed. The counter attacks were made with heavy forces of troops and with utter disregard for human life. SUGGEST STARVING GERMAN PRISONERS LONDON, May 24. As the result of statements by former prisoners of war in Germany that captives in German prison camps would starve, except for parcels of food 6ent them from Eng-j land, the demand was made in parliament today that England retaliate by starving German prisoners. In reply, H. J. Tennant, under secretary, declared it would not be right to adopt such a measure.

HUGHES ON SECOND VOTE, WORD IN 6. O P. CIRCLES

WASHINGTON. May 24. "Hughes un the second ballot." That was the word passed through Republican circles in Congress today ty the followers of the associate justice, who believe that he will carry off the presidential plum of the Republican national convention. The basis for the report was an analysis of the status of the delegates made by a close friend of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt who talked with him yesterday which conceded that Hughes would have fully 277 votes on the .Initial ballot at Chicago. Weeks May Withdraw: New England will probably have a solid ballot for Hughes. Serious ef

LEEDS BUYS WAREHOUSE FROM GEORGE W. MILLER

Half interest in the M. Rumely warehouse property, which was recently sesured by Geo. W. Miller as a part of the 'deal involving the transfer of the entire local property, has been purchased by Rudolph G. Leeds, and the seed recorded today. The property consists of three large brick warehouses, several smaller frame buildings and the former GaarScott administration building. Neither Mr. Leeds, nor Mr. Miller would state what the amount involved was. Although the consideration is recorded as $1 and other considerations, the papers contain revenue stamps

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Ohio is Behind "Favorite Son" yijllj,. I ft V 4 STAGE PAGEANT AFTERJELAYS The Shakespeare pageant is being given at Earlham college today. The afternoon portion of the program began at 3 o'clock, and the evening session will start at 7:45. "Large signs were placed at Main and Eighth streets at noon today to inform people that the pageant was helng held. , GRAfUnfPRdBEr CIVIC LEAGUE NOTE MUNCIE, Ind.. May 24. The county grand jury, under instructions from Judge Ellis, today probed into the authorship of the mysterious "civic league" letter written to jurors in the case of Prosecutor Gene Williams on trial for alleged attempts to solicit bribes. The work of selecting a jury dragged slowly this morning although the state had tentatively, passed the jury last night. VOTE POLISH RELIEF WASHINGTON, May 24. Senator Hitchcock's resolution for the relief of starving Poland was recommended to the senate for passage today by the foreign relations committee. The resolution requests the president to furnish the senate with data regarding the British obstruction to the proposed relief in order that congress may act. forts which have been made to secure the withdrawal of the candidacy of Senator Weeks in that section are bearing fruit although it is likely that on the first ballot the strength of the Week's movement must be recorded. Following a conference which lasted well through last night Colonel William Jennings Bryan is understood to have assured his friends that he will support President Wilson for re-election. He will however insist on being permitted to give his views on the platform of the convention. If any effort is made to side-track him he will agree to accept substitution as an alternate delegate from one of a score of offers already made to him. amounting to $35, which would indi cate that the transfer price was $35,-! 000. Mr, Leeds announced today that one of the larger warehouses will be converted into a storage room and repair hop for the trucks owned by the Transportation Service company. Plans for the occupancy of the other buildings have not been completed, according to Mr. Leeds, but it is understood that negotiations are under way for' the sale or leasing of the west warehouse. The property was purchased from the M. Rumely company by Mr. Miller for $45,000 several weeks ago.

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FOOD RULING BRINGS RELIEF FOR GERMANY BERLIN, May 24- Although a delayed winter may retard crops in Germany, announcement-of the creation of a food dictatorship in the empire has caused a feeling of relief for it assures equal distribution and prohibition of exhorbitant prices. COMMITTEE VOTE ALONG PARTY LINES FAVORS BRANDEIS

WASHINGTON, May 24. The senate judiciary committee after weeks of deliberation today by a vote of 10 to 8 decided to make a favourable re port to the senate on the nomination of Louis D. Brandels to be an assoc iate justice of the supreme court. The result was a straight party vote. GOT THE FEVER? NEITHER HAVE WE; WHATS THE USE? Once again woman's intuition has saved the day. Spring is here! Occupants of the Y. M. C. A. dormitory knew this to be a fact when they returned to their rooms yesterday. Obcessed with the house-cleaning fever, the maids had thoroughly cleaned all the rooms and moved the furniture about so roomers hardly recognize their rooms. , In spring a woman's fancy turns to moving furniture. NO, PENNSY TRAINS ARE 7 NOT RUNNING ON MACADAM ROADS f Don't get alarmed, if you see some thing coming down the road that much resembles a railroad train. It will pull out to one side and let you pass. The Transportation Service company has purchased several small flat cars which may be attached to the rear of the trucks whenever they are needed. These trailers can be left at a place until loaded and can be coupled onto the power truck. DONT WORRY DR. IF GAS GOES UP THEY CANT RIDE "Whenever the automobile Is used to keep people away from the church instead of being used to take people to the church, a great abuse is being made of one of the blessings which God has given us." This was a statement of Rev. Conrad Huber today when he was speaking of the numerous ways In which the Sabbath is desecrated. ONLY SIX INCHES MAKE ONE FOOT; HERE HOWS THAT? Get the cold cream, girls, quick. Now massage your feet and before putting on your stockings see that they have no seams or wrinkles in them. These are the instructions given by Mary Boker, the Chicago girl with the perfect feet. Mary, whose feet are six and onehalf inches long and two inches wide, never goes barefoot except when she dances. THIS WAY; BOYS; OH. SURE, BRING GIRLS ALONG, TOO "Do your courting here!" seems to be the invitation that Glen Miller park offers this nice weather. Almost every night since the park has been open the benches around the park cave been well filled. However, on Sunday nights is when the most competition for suitable seats occurs. Of course the advantage can readily be seen. It eliminates small brothers who peek from behind portiers and the crusty father who insists on doing his reading in the parlor. THAT DECIDES IT; SUMMER'S HERE BEYOND A DOUBT Again, summer is coming. Postmen haTe donned their straw hats. Policemen are wearing their summer helmets. While none of the "young bloods" have appeared in sport shirts, they are shedding vests. K. OF. P. TO ATTEND DISTRICT MEETING Uniform rank of the local order of Pythians will attend the Third Regimentar memorial which will be held in Rushville the second Sunday In June, Frank Roberts said today.

K. 'ABACK GALLED IN WE CASE

NEW YORK, May 24 The strongest link In the chain of evidence that the prosecution has presented in its efforts to tend Dr. Arthur Warren Waite to the electric chair for the murder of his father-in-law, John E. Peck, is expected to be forged today. The mysterious "K. Adams," the woman whose brief tclegrai-i flashed out a warning that stopped Peck's funeral Iz expected to take the stand. Her identity has been closely guarded by the district attorney's office. Following her the state expects to further clinch its case with the testimony of Waite's wife, and that of Continued on Page Three NO RICHMOND FOR THIS MAN, MAYOR'S ORDER Mayor Robbins closed the gates of the city to a crippled gardener, Robert Marshall, a resident of Franklin township. Marshall, occasionally upon visits to Richmond to sell butter and garden produce, imbibes too freely with intpxContl'iued on Page Twelve MRS, RUTH ROBERTS DIES IN WHITEWATER WHITEWATER, Ind., May 24. Mrs. Ruth A. Roberts a former resident of Richmond, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Knoll, at this place, yesterday. Death came after an extended illness. The deceased is survived by five sons, three daughters and' two - sisters. Seven grand children also survive. The funeral will be held from the United Brethren church at New Madison, O., Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial will be in the New Madison cemetery. FOLLOW-UP CASES ADDED TO DUTIES OF VISITING NURSE Arrangements have been made by Miss Lillian Mahin, city visiting nurse, and Superintendent Pound, of the Reid Memorial hospital, for "follow-up" work in many hospital cases. In conference yesterday, the nurses decided that all cases which needed 'follow-up" work after the patient had left the hospital would be reported to the city nurse. The work will be done, however, under the direction of physicians. PERMANENT TRENCHES WILL PREPARE CANAL FOR STRONG DEFENSE WASHINGTON, May 24 Permanent trenches are to be built along the Panama canal for use by the American forces in case an invading force ever attempts to land on the isthmus. SI 00 OFFERED FOR ANY TRACE OF EDWARDS BOY INDIANAPOLIS, May 24. Redoubling his efforts to find his son,. Carroll, who disappeared, on April 29, while a student at Earlham college, D. W. Edwards has sent out fresh letters to police departments in many large cities offering a reward of $100 tc'any one furnishing information as to his son's whereabouts. Edwards firmly believes his son is alive.. Following a report that his son might have gone to Canada to enlist in the Canadian army for service in Europe; Edwards has appealed to all the principle American- consuls in Canada to help locate his son. Today he received a letter from the American . consul general at Ottawa saying that owing to the size of the armies it is extremely difficult to trace one man, but saying that he would exert every effort to find young Edwards if he has enlisted.

FOULKE HEADS CLUB FIGHTING WHITE PLAGUE

William Dudley Foulke was elected president of the Wayne County society for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis to succeed the late Dr. David W. Dennis. A. committee composed of Drs. F. W. Kreuger and A. L. Bramcamp was appointed to direct the work of the visiting nurse. Miss Mary Kennedy, the county tuberculosis nurse, has not returned to Richmond since she left for Colorado to look after an estate. Miss mry Ann Stubbs was directed to prepare resolutions on the death of Dr. Dennis, who for the past year has been president of the society. William Dudley Foulke suggested Continued on Page Twelve

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COX. ROOSEVELT

$64,600 INCREASE SHOWN IN BUILDING OPERATIONS From January 1 until the present date, May 24, Building Inspector Hodgin has issued permits for the construction of new buildings and the repairing and remodeling of old buildings involving a total expenditure of $181,600. tromanuary 1 t0 May 31' last year' Permit for building construction and improvements involving a total expenditure of $117,000 were issued. This shows an increase of $64,600 in expenditures for local building operations this year over the same period of last year with another week to go before the close of the current month.

City is Prospering. This record is regarded as a most satisfactory one, indicating, the city is in a generally prosperous condition. Increased building operations have resulted notwithstanding the considerable advance in the costs of building materials compared to the costs of the spring of 1915. From the first of this year to the present date permits have been issued for the construction of thirty-two new Weather Forecast United States Report Cloudy tonight and Thursday. Probably showers. Temperature. Noon ss Yesterday. Maximum Minimum 81 57 Local Forecast Partly, cloudy. Conditions ' favorable to 1 showers tonight or Thursday. Continued warm. General Conditions Barometric pressure is low in "practically ail of the United States. As a result warm weather extends from coast to coast excepting for a small area over the Rocky- Mountains - where it is very cold. Heavy rains are falling over the southeastern states "and the weather is becoming . unsettled . . north of ..the Mississippi river. W. E. MOORE, Weather, Forecaster-

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m FOX ESCAPES WORK; TRIAL IS VENDED Action in change of venue continues popular in Wayne circuit court and the petition to send the case of the Fidelity and Deposit company against Ed M." Campfield to -Randolph circuit court was approved by Judge Fox this morning. The suit is for $3,200 as complaint for maney paid and action by surety on bond. 5? :.. residences, 25 frame and 7 brick. Less than a third of these residences have been erected for rental purposes, and Continued On Page Twelve. AUSTRIAN GUNS BREAK GRANITE WALL OF ALPS ROME, May 24. Austro Hungarian troops in their offensive against the Italians between Lake Gaxda and the Lavarone plateau are using 42-cenU-rceter guns, the most powerful artillery known. ' The granite walls of mountain barriers of the Italians are crumbling under the pounding of these guns. CAPITAL IS LEARY , OF TRACTION PROJECT The scarcity of capital, for the undertaking of the Interurban enterprises is believed by E. M. Haas, secretary of the Commercial club, to be the reason for the delay on the part of Fred A.. Dolph in making final . plans for the raising of the $100,000 subsidy for a traction line through Richmond.

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NEW NOTE ASKS 0. S. TOJETIRE WASHINGTON, May 24. That General Carranza deliberately is trying to force an open break with the United States in order to bolster up his fast fading prestige is the opinion rapidly growing in official circles here. Officialdom Incensed. His latest demand for the immediate withdrawal of the American troops from Mexico as reported from Mexico City, has incensed even those administration officials who have been tolerant of his attitude because they believed it was assumed for home consumption. It is considered likely here that the de facto government shorUy will be informed again that while the United States has no design whatever on Mexican sovereignty, its first duty to v; ; Continued On Page Twelve. LAMBERIGIfit TALKED ABOUT SUICIDE '. WAUKEGAN, III., May 24. With a fresh venire of 100 talesmen to work on attorneys In the trial of Will Or pet, charged with murdering his rejected sweetheart, Marion Lambert, plunged Into the task of getting a Jury with renewed vigor today. The new venire was composed almost entirely of townspeople and included persons of every vocation from bank president to fruit vender. The venire called today Is the sixthin the case. More than 500 farmers have been examined in the eight days of the trial, and they have yielded but four men acceptable to both the prosecution and the defense. Attorneys, however, were confident today that twelve men can be obtained by -ad-journment tomorrow and the taking of testimony be started by Friday. Dorothy Mason, one of Marlon Lambert's class-mates, confided today that Marion had often talked of "ending it all." On one occasion, she remembered especially. Marion became morose when chided about Orpet's intention of taking Celeste Youker to the "prom" at the University of Wisconsin, where he was a student. TUTTLE BECOMES FARM ADVISOR FOR TOWNSHIP Superintendent C. O. Williams, of the county schools, announced, today that C. O. Tuttle, of Arcadia, Ind... had been appointed township agricultural supervisor for Boston township. The appointment was made through Z. N. Smith, head of the agricultural work for the state board of education. Mr. Tuttle is the first supervisor to be appointed in Wayne county. He will assume his duties September 1. His salary will be $1,200 a year and he will conduct classes during the twelve months of the year. All men and boys between the ages of 11. and 26 years are eligible for membership In the class. Other townshiDS are exoeetfiri in fni. low suit, Mr. Williams said. I. T. Beck of Carlisle, Ind., has been recommended by Z. N. Smith for the position in Wayne township and the advisory board will take up the matter of the appointment at its next meeting in June. FIND MANY RELICS HEIRLOOM SHOW Fountain City residents did not know they had so many valuable' and historic old relics until they began, collecting specimens for the heirloom exhibit. Old china, pewter, coverlids, looms and spinning wheels form only a small part of the extensive display which opened at 1 o'clock this afternoon. It will be open tonight, all day Thursday and Thursday night.. 9 ,