Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 163, 26 May 1916 — Page 8

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND - SUN-TE1J2GRAM, FRIDAY, 11AY 26, 1316

VJAITE CALMLY RECITES STORY OF MURDERS

NEW YORK, May 26 Only One thing will save Dr. Arthur Watte from death In the electric chair for the murder of John Peck That one thing ia that the jury which will decide hii fate will accept the plea of the detente and find the slayer insane. Bares Crime Record. Having bared a record of crime that ranged from petty theft straight through the calendar of deceit "to the murder of two persons for their money. Waits today will complete his sordid story. Then he will be turned over to the. prosecution for cross-examination and more light, if more be needed, will be cast on big schemes to kill. - Already he has revealed one of the most startling murder plots in American criminal annals. As cooly as if he were discussing the weather. Wait e told how he had caused the death of his mother-in-law, Mr- John E, Peck, by bacteria; how he had poisoned and then smothered John E. Peck, and then how he tried to kfll Miss Catherine Peck, maiden 6iiter of his father-in-law.

MISS JONES WINS SENIOR CLASS GRADE HONORS

Initial honor student of the senior lass of the high school is Miss Virginia Jones who, duriifg the four years' course at R. H. S. has averaged 95.87 per cent in her studies. Caroline Smith, with a net grading of 95.43, is second honor student. Ralph Nicholson, president of the senior class, is rated at third with a percentage of 94.75. Eighteen other students of the '16 class averaped 90 per cent or more In their studies for the four years. The honor roll follows: Dorothy Heironlmus, 94.52; Gennette Kramer, U3.75 ; Raymond Erk, 93.58; Helen Ball, 92 97; Herman McLeland. 92.28; Juliet Nusbaum, 97.676; Katherine Daub, 91.675 Eleanor Smith, 91.35; Mabel Loehr, 91.28; Ivy Medearis, 91.09; Carolyn Bradley. 90.88; Agnes McFail, 90.57; Robert Johnson, 90.45; Aileen Beisman. 90.31; Katherine Ken worthy, 90.29; Ralph Rogers, 90.25; Charlotte Rogers, 90.03, Rhea Swisher, 90.03.

HAIR MATTRESS BURNS,

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., May 26. The aroma from a burning horse hair mattress almost got the best of firemen that were called to extinguish n fire at the home of George Keen. The mattress was thrown out of the window, and then the firemen did some real work in putting out the fire.

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PARIS, May 26. While the Germans were pounding with their big guns against the French positions west of the Meuse river last night, the French suddenly directed vigorous attacks east of -the river,, re-capturing a trench which, the Germans had taken twentyfour hours earlier. A continuous can-

DEUKER HEADS GAME SOCIETY

Directors of the Fish and Game association at the Y. M. C. A. last night, re-elected officers as follows: George Deuker, president; T. P. Keplinger, -vice president; Ed Cooper, treasurer, and John F. Holaday, secretary-Due to inability to secure the I. O. O. F. Hall for the night of June 27, the time for holding the banquet was fixed at June 20, Tuesday. The following were appointed as chairmen of the respective committees, each chairman to fill out his committee; . Program. George Deuker; music, Edward Dickinson ; menu, Edward Cooper; reception, Edward Neff ; banquet tickets, T. P. Keplinger; prizes, George Brehm; publicity, John F. Holaday; Membership, R. P. Whisler; refreshments, O. A. Kemper. George Brehm, was appointed as members of his committee: John L. Schatzman, Mark Pennell, Sam VIgr?.n and J. F. Hornaday. ;

nonade of terrific power was carried on against the French positions at Le Mort Homme (Dead Man's Hill) and in Avacourt wood.

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Boys who took Y. M. C. A. gymnasium work last winter have been requested to take home their gymnasium clothesl

O'Neal Rhodus, 17, Hagerstown, Ind., who a short time ago, eloped with Opal Braden, 13 New Castle, was sentenced by Judge Roland Baggot of the Juvenile court of Dayton, to the Boys' Industrial school at Mansfield, O. He was charged with delinquency. The court then suspended the sentence on the condition that the boy stay away from New Castle and the girl. The girl received a suspended sentence on the same charge to the Good Shepherd convent at Carthage, O. Chief of Police Williams of New Castle, who was present at the hearing, was instructed by the court to arrest Rhodus if he appeared in New Castle. Two sisters of Rhodus from Hagerstown attended the trial. Rhodus himself appeared unconcerned. He must pay all expenses. After receiving a lecture from Judge Baggot, the two youthful elopers returned to their homes.

NO DELEGATES ATTEND.

No local women are attending the Indiana Federation of Colored Women's clubs, being held in Anderson. Mrs. W. W. Anderson was the elected delegate from here but -she was unavoidably detained in Richmond.

WITH THE REEL PEOPLE

What's What at Movie Houses

COLISEUM. i Mme. Petrova, the talented dramatic

star, who stands at the head of her profession in the artistic delineation of distinctive types, upon the screen, will be seen here at the Coliseum on Friday and Saturday, in "The Soul Market," a marvelous Metro feature picture produced in five gripping acts by popular plays and players. In addition to Mme. Petrova, there are half a score of noted stage and screen artists appearing in this feature, including Arthur Hoops, Wilmuth Merkyl, Gypsy O'Brien, Evelyn Brent, Fritz de Lint, Charles Mack, Cora Milholland, Al Thomas and Grace Florence. Life behind the scenes at a prominent Broadway theatre is shown in

this sensational production, and many well-known places along the Great White Way were used to obtain the real settings for the story. Mme. Petrova was never seen to better advantage, Tor the role she assumes is a typical Petrova part.

LYRIC. With cocktails in the carburetor and the tires filled full of joy juice the L-Ko comedians out at Universal City recently put on a two-reeler which is a pie-eyed panorama of vim, vigor, vitality, verve andvicissitudes. They call it "Gaby's Gasoline Glide," at the Lyric tonight, but call it anything you wish it's as full of rattling fast action as an ammunition train being chased by a Jack Johnson 42-centimeter shell.

BUREAU RETAINS NATIONAL CHARTER

By a unanimous vote, the- local social service burean .decided, to continue Its affiliation with American association of charities. This vote was taken at a meeting of the board held at 1 o'clock this afternoon after a luncheon at the'Y. M. C A. : - ' At this meeting plans were discussed as to the work of the visiting nurse but nothing definite was decided upon. The business session was a very short one.

MRS. MARY LOFTUS GALLED SUDDENLY

Mrs. Mary Loftus, 62, died at her home, 203 North Third street, at 6 o'clock this morning. Death came very suddenly. Early this morning Mrs. Loftus arose to perform some of the household duties. She had been in failing health and a few days ago her doctor had warned her not to over exert herself, inasmuch as she was afflicted with heart trouble. About 6 o'clock Mrs. Loftus returned to her room not feeling well. It was then that she was stricken. One daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Stephenson of Richmond, and four sons, Michael, Thomas, Lawrence and Charles, all living out of town, survive. The funeral will be held from St. Mary's church Monday morning at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery. Friends may call at any time.

THISTLETHWAITE OPENS NEW STORE

Clem Thistlethwaite will open his fifth Richmond pharmacy tomorrow. This one is his east end store, being located at 1609 Main street Thistlethwaite now has a pharmacy in every section of the city except West Richmond. Thistlethwaite's start in the pharmacy business was a modest one. Now he is one of the most successful pharmacist:: in the state, and he attributes the major part of his success to the power of advertising. The new store, like his other four, is a "little bit different" It is spacious and beautifully furnished and decorated. In the rear is the "soda fountain" loom, artistically arranged in bungalow style. The floors and wainscoating are of tile. The furnishings are of forest green oak. The new store will be formally openen to the public at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon and will continue until late in the evening. Punch will be served to every visitor. Women will receive flowers as souvenirs and the men folks will receive a cigar.

LANSING WILL STICK

WASHINGTON. May 26. Positive and emphatic denial was forthcoming from both the White House and the state departments today of rumors afloat last night that Secretary of State Robert Lansing was to resign bis post because he did not endorse the foreig policy of President Wilson. The first denial came from the secretary himself;

HERMAN FAHIEN DIES ' NEAR FOUNTAIN CITY

FOUNTAIN CITY, Ind, May 26. Herman Fahlen, 72, well-known retlred farmer of this community, died early this morning at the home of his daughter, two miles north of Fountain City. Death was due to senility. He had lived on his farm near here for over forty years. At the time of his death he was visiting his daughter, Mrs. Charles Deitemeyer. The deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Anna Reynolds and Mrs. Deitemeyer, tnd three sons, Henry, William and Louis, all residents of near Fountain City. Funeral arrangements have not. been announced. Friends may call Saturday afternoon or evening.

City Statistics

Deaths and Funerals. DAVIS Dearnington Davis. 54, died at his home 816 North Fiftenth street, this morning at 1 : 30 o'clock. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Effie Davis, and two sons and one daughter. The funeral will be held from he home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in the Earlham cemetery. GIBSON Word of the death of Mrs. Corrine Gibson of Center Lake, Mich., a former resident of Wayne county, was received by local friends and relatives today. Mrs. Gibson was a

niece of Mrs. Sarah Roller, of North Twenty-first street. The funeral arrangements have not been announced. Births. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John C. Bockman, 203 North Twenty-first street, a girl. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Frauman. 127 South Klpvenfh stropt

!a girl.

Warranty Deeds. M. J. Winburn et al to Martin Dolan et al, 72 G. Boulevard sub-division:

j $500. I James Horning to Charles Howard, ! 700 Beallview; $1. j Anna Gloecker to Mary Ernest, 5

A. M. Kloecker sub-division: $305. Caroline M. Wright to Folger Wilson. 1 I. Y. M. R. S. of F N. E. 6-1S-1; $1.00.

Sixteen School Girls Receive High Letter

Prominence of girls' athletics in the Richmond high school was emphasised this morning when sixteen girl students, . representing the best baseball and basketball talent of R. H. S. were, presented with the school "R'V Principal Pickell made the presentation. Nine members of the girls' gym baseball 'squad received the coveted Initial, while seven fair exponents of the game of basketball were recipients of the same honor. . 'The gym baseball awards were to Misses Marie Baker, Martha Jones, Mabel Loehr, Addie Dean, Katherine Daub, Wanda Edmundson, Clara Pierce Lorena Shute and Carrie Girty. Basketball letters were presented

to Misses Mabel Loehr, Martha Jones, Katherine Daub, Arline Beisman, Bessie Cruie, Caroline Bradley and Vera Pfafflia. x , Three girl students had the double honor of receiving two letters. Misses Loehr and Daub won baseball and basketball monograms, while Mist Bradley won the initial In baseball and tennis.

GARFIELD PUPILS

ISSUE HEADLIGHT

LEADER OF CHORUS DIRECTS REHEARSAL

Louis Ehrgott, of Cincinnati, who will direct the combined male chorus of the- Saengerfest at Cincinnati Memorial Day, will be in Richmond Saturday afternoon to hold a rehearsal with the singers of the Richmond Maennerchcir. Ehrgott will be the guset of honor at an informal reception to be held immediately after the rehearsal at the hall Saturday afternoon. The Richmond singers accompany by a number of Richmond people will leave for the Cincinnati singing fest Tuesday morning at 5:50 o'clock.

MRS. SMITH SHOWS SIGNS OF RECOVERY

Mrs. Arthur Smith, who was injured in the automobile accident near the Wernle Orphans' home a few days ago, is reported much improved today. Although the swelling has not gone down much, she is resting much easier end the attending doctor is hoping for a speedy recovery unless some unfor-

seen trouble sets in.

ine warm weamer is very mucn against her, the doctor said today.

The May number of the Headlight, official publication of the Garfield juniornior high school, is off the press. This special number is dedicated to N. C. Heironlmus. nrinciDal. It con

tains halftone pictures of the faculty, I Mr. Heironimus, Headlight staff," print j ing room, wrawing room, woodwork I shop, orchestra, snaps and school pic- ! tures. j The Editorial staff is composed of j Helen Jessup. De Marias Helms, Fran- ! J i tr?i t e s . is

i cis iuaj new, iniirea omsiocK. u&isy ! Moffitt Mildred Whitely. Winifred

Jessup, Earl Wynn, English teachers. The business department, Harold Sanford. Edwm Ross and Mr. Stevenson. The following are members of the

: publication department: Carl Spauld-

Several clever cartoons appear In the publication, which represent the work of Wayne G. Haisley.

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BARBER SHOPS CLOSE

Barber shops will be closed all day Decoration day. They will be open, however, until 8 o'clock Monday night. This was decided at the regular meeting of the Barbers' union last night

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