Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 235, 19 August 1916 — Page 1

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industrial commission asks richmond to file Application for order

In a letter received today by City Clerk Bescher, written by Howe S. Landers, secretary of the Indiana Industrial commission, the question Is acked as to when the commission can expect to receive from the city an application for a ruling as to whether the dependents of two murdered Richmond police officers, George M. Little and Elmer R. Stephenson, are entitled to benefits from the city under the terms of the workmen's compensation act. It was generally understood that the city some time ago had applied to the industrial commission for 6uch a ruling as the board of public works had decided not to make payments to the widows of the two murdered patrolmen until authorlaed by the industrial commission what to do. Jeasup Prepares Brief. Wilfred Jessup, attorney representing the Interests of the widows of the two dead officers, said today that within the next ten days a formal applicaTROOPS ESCAPE WITHOUT DEATH i IN HURRICANE SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 19 While official reports received here today stated that the full blast of the southern hurricane which struck the Brownsville district yesterday had wrecked the camps of the .New York state troops at McAllen, Than and Mission, ii u iinrtfrntnod that there was no loss of life. ' The groat majority of the New York troops were out on ".hike" when th storm broke and they were, caught in the open when the terrific- wind and vain Ururli. FLEURY FALLS; HOT FIGHTING RAGES AGAIN FAMS, Aug. 10 All of the village of Fleury, on the Verdun, is now in the hands of the Trench, it was officially announced by the war office today. There was violent fighting on both the Somme front and in the sector of Verdun last night. Powerful attacks were delivered by the Germans in both zones, but all were repulsed, the communique states. Deliver Two Attacks. At Verdun the Germans made their greatest effort to the west of the Meuse river, delivering two attacks against the French salient at Avocourt. In the meanwhile the French forces that captured the greater part of Fleury on Thursday night delivered a blow against the Germans, dislodging them from the few houses they still held. There was bloody hand-to-hand fighting around the village ruins. Germans Repulsed. On the Somme front the Germans drove home strong counter-attacks at two points in an effort to retake positions which the French had captured earlier. Some of these attacks were directed against the French trenches at Maurepas and the others against the French near Clery. Although the Germans attacked with great determination they were unable to make any headway. CHAUTAUQUA EVENTS

Sunday, August 20. 9:30 a. m.. Sunday school; superintendent, E. P. Jones, president of County Sunday School association. 10:30 a. m., Rev. J. G. Benson. Sermon-lecture. "Hidden Among the Stuff." 2 p. m., Prelude, Stratford Operatic company. 3 p. m.. Senator William S. Kenyon, "The Bishop of 'D'." 7 p. m.. Rev. J. G. Benson. "The New Religion." 8 p. nr., Concert. Stratford Operatic company. Monday, August 21. 9 a. m., Rev. J. G. Benson, "The Orthodox of Human Experience." Teachers' institute begins. 10 a. m. Dr. Charles C. Ellis, "Pestalozzi." 11 a. m., Dr. Byron W. King. "The Art of Expression." 2 p. m., Dr. Charles C. Ellis, "Moral Training." 3 p. m., Concert, Hawaiian Concert company. 7:16 p. m., Prelude, Hawaiian Concert company. I 8 p. m Olen Frank, "Resetting the T iworld'a 8Uge.M

tlon would be filed with the commission asking for an order for the payment of compensation to his clients. "I have delayed this action until a brief is prepared submitting justificaContinued On Page Nine.

WATSON BESEECHES PEOPLE TO HEED EUROPE'S WAR AND LEARN EFFICIENCY

Staff Correspondent. CENTERVILLE, Ind., Aug. 19 Pleading for a renewal of the consecration of the men and women who carved a nation out of a wilderness and by devotion to church and state gave moral backbone to the nation, James Eli Watson, Republican candidate for the ' United States senate, aroused a high sense of patriotism in the hundreds who assembled for the fifty-eeventh annual meeting of the Wayne County Old Settlers' association, here today. Fox Praises Soldiers. Judge Henry C. Fox of the Wayne circuit court paid a glowing tribute to the. memory of Oliver P. Morton, Indiana's illustrious war governor, whose home was in this place. The Jurist al. " lauded the patriotism of the. men wlio enllnted from Wayne county in the Civil war. Although the crowd was not as large as usual, the deficiency was made up in the interest and enthusiasm of the men and women who found time to attend. The morning program was not carried out. Mr. Watson drew a parallel between conditions' . . In ,K,uropg .and in -the United States, pleading bis hearera to accept the efficiency of the Hermann and apply It to civil life, Must Laarn Lesson. "We ire neutral regarding the war In Europe. But we are foolish If we do not learn the lessons which that war is teaching, Germany la the most efficient nation In the world, She hna family discipline, mercantile organization, industrial obedience, and IndusKELLY PRAISES DR. D. W. DENNIS IN HIS REPORT Fine tribute Is paid to the services of the late Prof. David W. Dennis in the forthcoming annual report of President Robert L. Kelly of Earlham college. An excerpt as follows was submitted today by President Kelly. First of all, it becomes necessary to speak of the death of that beloved teacher and insplrer of us all, David Worth Dennis. He spent almost all of his professional life in the interest of Earlham college. His influence for good transcended all means of measurement or power of statement. So long as the college exists or the memory of those who knew it and loved it lasts, the vision which he gave us will remain and his hopeful, helpful Influence will warm our hearts and strengthen cur purpose. At this time, I can say nothing more except to repeat the official resolution of the board of trustees. Feels Profound Loss. "The board of trustees of Earlham college feels profoudly the loss of Professor Dadid Worth Dennis. He was one of the most remarkable personalities ever connected with' the college, and he has contributed more than can be expressed toward making the college what it is. His amazing fund of knowledge and eloquent gift of speech, his dramatic power of expression, his irresistible humor, his never failing optimism, and above all. his matchless capacity as an inspirer of youth, constituted for ypars one of the priceless assets of the college. He gave his students vision, he widened their horizon and he showed them possibilities and inspired them with courage to ' go forward. His influence will continue through the years and those who do not see him and hear him will hear of him and will be helped to live larger and gentler, but at the same time more courageous lives as his virtues are recounted. The Board would extend to the family this expression of it3 appreciation and sympathy, and of its unbounded faith in the ideals of David Worth Dennis." BIG STEAMER SUNK CHRISTIANS. Aug. 19 A steamer of unknown nationality was sunk off Egereund late yesterday In battle with another steamer, also unidentified. The Victor sailed southward after the battle. Both ships are believed to have been armed merchantmen.

FIGHT IN EAST TO BE RENEWED

LONDON, Aug. 19. An early renewal of activity in Mesopotamia Is indicated today by the following official statement issued by the war office today. "Mesopotamia Turkish irregulars interferred with our reconnoitering steamer on the Euphrates. On Tuesday we successfully raided the marauders. About sixty of the enemy were killed and a considerable number were wounder. Our casualties were three killed and one wounded." trial drill. This makes her 93 per cent efficient, compared with less than 50 per cent efficiency here. 'The military efficiency of the Germans should be applied to our civil life. We need to learn obedience, discipline, the necessity of co-operation and the willingness to struggle. Our civil life ought embody these factors and we ought apply them might and main to our industrial and commercial affaiars. "Our fathers and mothers believed in education and religion as two great factors in the development of the nation. As a result we see the church and education strongly entrenched and highly developed in this country. They were patriotic and believed in America and its form of government. "This sense of duty which our fathers held must be transplanted into our lives. We must renew it if we are to stand foremost as a nation and a people." 2 PLANES SHOT. DOWN BY FRENCH AIR LIEUTENANT PARIS, Aug, 19. Bub-Lieutenant Ouynemer of the French air corps has shot down two more German aeroplane in a sky battle over the Somme front, bringing hla total up to fourteen victims. This latest exploit of the champion aerial warrior of France, was officially announced today, Lieutenant Guynemer shot down his twelfth German machine 'on August 2, his score being tied with that of Lieutenant Navarre. At that time Navarre sent his congratulations to his rival, and Guynemer replied, saying: "The work here is harder than at Verdun for the German airmen are scared to death and are afraid to come out. On the Somme we fly far over the German lines to tempt the German aviators into action." FORMER SHERIFF VISITS RICHMOND Charles Unthank, a former Wayne county sheriff and now a prosperous South Dakota ranch owner, is in the city for a short visit with relatives and friends. He is the guest of J: B. Unthank, Kinsey street, a brother, and Miss Martha Whitacre, 1724 East Main street, a sister. Unthank secured the property he now owns and farms at a public land drawing conducted by the federal government several years ago. He has hundreds of friends all over the county. He was janitor of the court house at the time he was elected sheriff. Weather Forecast For Indiana by the United States Weather Bureau Fair" tonight and probably Sunday. Temperature Today Noon 90 Yesterday Maximum 87 Minimum 63 Forecast of Wayne County by W. E. Moore Fair tonight. Sunday partly cloudy. Continued warm. Probably scattered local showers. " ' . General Conditions Fair and continued warm weather prevails over the Mississippi valley with a temperature of 94 degrees as far north as Bismarck, North Dakota. It is raining now in the extreme northern part of Wayne county. Elsewhere it is hot and dry. The West Indian hurricane reported over Jamaica, Wednesday has reached the Texas coast and has been very severe. Wind, velocity 70 miles an hour at Corpus Christl, Texas, with promise of 100 miles per hour by tonight. Very cool weather has appeared In .the far West. Freezing temperatures In Northern Idaho.

WOMEN'S PLEA FOR FRANCHISE THEME OF SONG

Street meetings, with suffrage addresses and songs, were held last night in Milton and Cambridge City by the Wayne County Franchise league. Mrs. Olive Belden Lewis and Miss Esther Griffin White spoke. A feature of the program was suffrage songs with guitar accompaniment by Miss Ruth James and Mrs. J. P. Hill. The meetings were attended by large crowds at both places. Mrs. Lewis made the chief address, calling upon voters to instruct their representatives in congress to vote for a federal amendment granting women suffrage. She said that there would be no difficulty in getting the franchise if voters would only take sufficient interest to instruct their congressmen favorably. Oppose Finly Gray. Miss Esther flriffln White declared that the Sixth district suffragists would try to dereat Finly Gray. "Not because he is a Democrat, or because of his record in office on any other subject, or for personal reasons, do we oppose him," she said. "We are not advocating the election of any one; we are merely opposing a man who has worked against us." Copies of the Little Paper, containing a suffrage cartoon, were distributed. The party made the trip in an automobile furnished by the Bethard garage. Tonight the suffragists will hold meetings at Economy and Hagerstown, and possibly in Greensfork and Williamsburg. The party will leave Richmond at 5 o'clock. OFFERS BADGES TO BOY POLICE; PLACES FILLED Upon the ordinance committee of the Junior municipality rest the retponnihility of deciding the time of election! and determining the length of term of office In Boytown. Councilman Floyd NuMtaum presided at the adjourned session last night In the abnence of Mayor Herrla, One of the question! which Mimed much dlieusitan among the young councilman wai that of the position and power of the junior municipality police. "What authority and power will they have?" asked on councilman, "When they arrest people what are they going to do with 'em?" asked another. Watt on Ordinances. It was finally decided that the police could have no power until the ordinance committee gave them something to enforce. Frederick Fromm, president of the board of police commissioners, raported that Robert Sudhoff had been been appointed first sergeant of police and Edward Lebo, second sergeant. W. H. Haberkern, Sr., was present at the meeting and told the Junior councllmen whenever they got their affairs regulated, he would furnish the police department with badges. Discuss Playgrounds. Equipment for playgrounds and the establishment of new playgrounds was riiRfiiRsed. Councilman Farwlg requested a re-j port from the committee on finance, and asked how they proposed to raise a revenue for the junior municipality. Councilman Nusbaum replied that the committee was unable to report. NO RELIEF COMING FOR TORRID WAVE CHICAGO, Aug. 19. A low barometric pressure in the Dakotas is responsible for the new heat wave, according to the weather bureau, which announced that there was no relief in sight for today. A mark of 83 was the lowest for the thermometer last night, and the city was due to swelter all of today with a promise of possible rainstorms tomorrow afternoon that might reduce the temperature. At Havana, 111., it is so hot that the biggest industry there, the Havana Manufacturing company, has closed down its plant with the announcement that there will be no resumption until cooler weather. NEW WASHINGTON COMPANY FORMED Articles of association for the New Washington Theatre company -were filed today with the county auditor. Earl M. Kessler, Letta O. Kessler and Will W. Reller are named as the directors and stockholders. The capital stock is $1,000, divided in one hundred shares of $10. The purpose of the association is to acquire, purchase, lease or otherwise run and operate theatres. The New Washington theatre, which is being made out of the old Gennett theatre, Is the first project of the as sociatlon.

WILSON IN APPEAL TO PODLIC OPINION SERVES ULTIMATUM ON ROAD HEADS TO ACCEPT HIS PEACE PROPOSITION

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19. While the railway presidents were today carefully explaining to President Wilson why, in their opinion, they could not immediately grant to their employes the eight-hour working day, the president issued to the public what was, in effect, an ultimatum to the roads, demanding that they accept his plan on trial. PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS PLAN FOR OPENING Parochial schools In Richmond are expected to have an enrollment of mo than 800 pupils this year. St. Andrews Catholic parochial school, which begins on September 4, will have practically the same teaching force as last year with an enrollment of 350 pupils. St. Mary's Catholic school will have about 375 students. The date for its opening has not been set. St. John's Lutheran school will have an enrollment of 90 or more. It will begin its school session on September 5. The Wernle Orphans Home will open the Lutheran parochial school on September 5. VERTEKOP BOMBARDED SALONIKl, Aug. 19. German and Bulgarian aviators have bombarded Vertekop for the fifth time. Bombs fell upon the British ambulances and six persons were killed. Nineteen British and French aeroplanes .attacked Monastlr on Friday, dropping eighty bombs upon the air station there with good effect. CHARGE BRITAIN TRIED TO CAUSE ' U. S. TROUBLE BERLIN, Aug. 19, That an attempt has been made in the British Parliament to embarrass the relations between the United States and Germany Is the charge contained in the following Item given out today by the semiofficial Overseas News Agency: "Lord Crewe in the House of. Lords receutly answered a question which had apparently been made to order for creating an opportunity to embarrass German relations with the United States and use American public opinion for shielding British intentions. Sink German Vessels. "Lord Crewe to this Intent declared it possible or probable or an unavoidable concern that German submarines recently sank seven merchant ships without warning. Lord Crewe further suggested that submarines fired on survivors in life boats all of which shall be taken to mean that the assurances given by the German government to the United States were broken. "The form in which Lord Crewe advanced his statement was characteristic. He did not assert but insinuated which proved there was no real evidence back of his words. The circumstances however make his silent intention clear since he was satisfied with insinuation instead of direct statement. The suggestion that Germans might have shot at survivors in life boats in snttle and is resented because that comes from a country which protects the baralong and King Stephen murderers." CATHOLIC WEEK DRAWS CLERGY TO NEW YORK NEW YORK, Aug. 19.--Prelates and laymen from all parts of the country poured into New York today for Catholic week. With the arrival of Manager Bohzano, apostelic delegate to the United States; Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore and Cardinal O'Connell of Boston, all will be in readiness for the ceremonies of the great gathering. The Joint convention of the Catholic Press association and the German Catholic Central Verein will open tomorrow with pontifical high mass at St. Patrick's cathedral. Cardinal Farley will be the celebrant, while Bishop Hickey of Rochester, N. Y., will be the preacher. The other prelates will occupy their thrones. The Catholic Press association held two sessions today, concluding Its individual labors, while the executive board of the Verein held a reception to delegates.

In his statement the president declares that the eight-hour day has the sanction of society in its favor, and should be adopted even in cases where the work called for could not be done in eight hours. He declared that only through experience can it be demonstrated whether it is true that the railroads can not carry on business by granting this concession, as It will re-

RAILROAD HEADS CONFER FOR HOUR WITH PRESIDENT .WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 The conference between President Wilson and the railway presidents began at 11:25 and ended at 12:20 o'clock. PENFIELD HONORED BY FRANCIS JOSEPH LONDON, Aug. 19. A Central News dispatch from Vienna states that Emperor Francis Joseph has presented an autographed portrait to Ambassador Penfield as a token of his appreciation of the work of the American envoy. ELEPHANT STOPS SANTA FE TRAIN UDALL, Kan., Aug. 19. An elephant In the batgage car pulled the emergency cord which applied the brakea and brought a fast Santa. Fe train to a sudden stop near here, He wouldn't let go, and the cord on each aide of hla trunk had to be cut before the train could proceed, BABIES ENTER RACE. Several West Richmond mothera took their bablea to Mlaa Mahtn, city visiting nurne, yesterday afternoon for examinations preliminary to registering them In the Richmond Perfect Baby contest. "They were all fine babies," said Miss Mahln today. HUGHES STEERS CLEAR OF LOCAL POLITICAL FIGHT SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19. The Progressive situation In California today continues to occupy the attention of Charles Evans Hughes. While there is great satisfaction in regular Republican circles over his declaration at the big auditorium meeting last night that he has no concern with local affairs, the Progressive leaders are correspondingly despondent. They point out that fair, equal treatment for Progressives is not the local issue, but one which concerns a party that holds the balance of power in the nation in the impending campaign. MORROW TO SPEAK ON CHAUTAUQUA DAY Republican County Chairman Bowman announced today that A. K. Morrow, Republican gubernatorial candidate of Kentucky who voluntarily resigned a disputed claim to the election, would speak before the Chautauqua on August 30. Both the state and national Republican committee today advised Mr. Bowman that Mr. Morrow was available. Mr. Bowman accepted the opportunity of obtaining Mr. Morrow. Only a few votes separated Mr. Morrow and the Democratic candidate for the office of governor of Kentucky. Rather than become involved in a long drawn out dispute, Mr. Morrow waived his claim according to Mr. Bowman. Mr. Morrow is one of, the most fluent speakers the Republicans have on their speakers' program. WESTENBERG GUARDS CHAUTAUQUA TENTS Henry Westenberg, veteran police officer, will again be chief of police for the Chautauqua. The members of the "force" will be James M. Elliott, Paul King, Harry Jordan and S. I. Hoerner, all of whom were sworn In today as special officers.

quire that experience to show the Interstate commerce commission the facts. Concession Demanded. The president demanded that the railroads concede the proposition already accepted by the men and permit the overtime question and the contingent proposal of the railroad to be passed upon by a congressional commission. The president insists that such a commission shall ascertain the facts and report, but Bhall make no recommendations. When the report is complete the president desires that either side shall have the rieht to rlv

notice of the termination of the present agreement. It was accepted in official circles that the president's statement was designed to hold the railroads responsible if they shall continue to refuse to accept his plan and insist upon arbitration of all the questions at issue. Recommends Concessions. "I have recommended concessions of an eight-hour day, that is the substitution of an eight-hour day for the present ten-hour day in all the existing practices of agreement between the railroads and the men. I made this recommendation because I believe the concession right. The eight-hour day now undoubtedly has the sanction of the judgment of society In its favor, and should be adopted as a basis for wages, even where the actual work Continued On Page Five. STORM DRIVES BORDER GUARD FROM CAMPS BAN ANTONIO, Aug. 19-wirelesa report! from Brownsville Indicate today that the etorm which hae dvaatated the mllltla cam pa along the border and which haa done tremendou property damage, haa reached Ita climax, but It. In alo feared that It Is moving up the gulf roast. Wlrea to coaat polnta are down, but the IftHt word waa that Corpu! Christ! expected the crest early today. Tber the gale carried everything before It, and last night the electric light plant was out of commission. The tail end of the hurricane which swept over the gulf developed a wind velocity of eventy miles an hour and not a plate glass window waa left in the town. Galveston reported a maximum wind of 40 miles and it was not believed any serious damage would result. Thousands spent .the night on the sea wall watching the scudding waves. At Brownsville, the Illinois troops were driven from their tents and they spent the night in the court house, public buildings and private homes. Much equipment was lost and the entire camp is under water. Half the New York militia's tents are down, according to reports, and the river is raising rapidly. Gov. Dunne, of Illinois, who had been inspecting the guard had left for Hastonadis on his way to New Orleans. COUNTY BOARD REFUSES PLEA FOR HOSPITAL Wayne county's tuberculosis hospital will not be built this year. This was the sentiment of the county Commissioners this morrilrur ernrau.it to the tuberculosis nurse when she appeared nerore the board. Mordecal Doddriderp. nnMn f tti commissioners' board, announced that no action necessitating such a large expenditure would be taken until after the proposition is thoroughly discussed with the county council in its September meeting. "The council will not be asked to make an appropriation for the hospital at this time," Mr. Doddridge said. Holds Same Opinion. William K. Cheesman 6aid there had not been enough demonstration made by the people of the county in general to show the commissioners that they would be carrying but the people's wishes. William Seaney, the other member of the board, said that the quarantine law of the state against tuberculosis would have to be made more emphatic before he would ljavor the establishment of a county tuberculosis hospital. William Dudley Foulke, president of the Anti-TuberculoBis society, when Informed of the boards decision to delay the building of the hospital, said that its action was wrong. He said that Mr. Seaney's objection waa entirely . unfounded, because - there already exists In the etate a quarantine A A - - - . taw against luoercuiosia. ,