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CITY APPROVES PAVING PROJECT OF SOUTH SIDE

Council laet night passed resolutions authorizing the paving of several blocks of city streets in the south end under the provisions of the three mile gravel road law. This action on the part of council was one of the steps in the carrying out of a project of the South Side Improvement Association for six ns!les of bricked paving Inside and outside of the .city. The improvement could not be made to city streets without the consent of bundl. One Improvement begins at the Henley road, east of the city and running uth from the National road. It extnds west along the E. L. Commons road to where that road intersects with South E. street, at South Sixteenth street, then continues west along South E 6treet to South Ninth street; thence south on Ninth street to South Q street, which is outside the city limits. The other improvement begins at South Ninth and H streets, thence west along South H street to South Eighth street, thence south on South Eighth street to South Q street, thence east on Q street to the Boston pike (which is the continuation of South Nnlth street) thence south on the Boston pike to the Wayne township line. This improvement will give the city about fourteen blocks more of paved streets. Councllmen were unanimous In their approval of the proposed improvement which will be acted upon by the county commissioners at their first meeting is September. President Bavia of the board said he favored the improvement especially because it provided paving of South E street, which ts much needed and cannot be put down by the city because the cost of the improvement would be more than fifty percent of the assessed valuation of the effected properties. ISSUE GF BONDS SOLD BY COUNTY Awards on bond issues for the sit improvements of the National road through Center and Jackson townships with a concrete roadway were made today, Wayne county banks securing all six awards. The Hall Improvement bond issue of $32,000 went to the Dickinson Trust company on a premium bid of $987. The Boyd improvement issue of $30,400 went to the Second National bank on a premium bid of $1,030.56. The Gipe improvement issue of $27,200 went to Ihe Wayne National bank of Cambridge City, on a premium bid of $865. The Jacobs improvement issue of $43,200 went to the Dickinson Trust company on a premium offer of $1,372.24. The Catey improvement issue of $12,500 also went to the Dickinson Trust company on a premium bid of $233.75. FINANCIAL WIZARD DIES IN WISCONSIN CHICAGO. Aug. 22. Patrick A. Valentine, who through his business sagacity gained the sobriquet in New York and Chicago financial circles of a "financial wizard," is dead today at his palatial summer home at Oconomowoc. Wis. He died lato last night of Bright's disease after several months illness. Valentine for years has been connected with the Armour interests. Starting as a poor immigrant boy he massed a fortune in grain speculation. JAMES GAY BUTLER DIES IN ST. LOUIS ST. LOUIS. Aug. 22. Col. James Gay Butler, multi-millionaire philanthropist, died at hia home here early today. He was 76 years old. Death followed an operation six weeks ago. Col Butler was heavily interested in the tobacco industry, being one of the pioneers in the St. Louis market. APPOINTED TO SELL MARY ELIASON ESTATE Dickinson. Trust company was ap pointed commissioner by the circuit court today to sen tne 96.21 acre iarm left in the estate of Mary Jane Elia son. The farm is located in Center township a short distance west of Richmond. The sale will be held September 21. Weather Forecast For Indiana by the United States Weather Bureau Generally fair aud cooler tonight and Wednesday. Temperature Today Noon 88 Yesterday Maximum 91 Minimum 64 Forecast for Wayne County by W. E. Moore Cooler tonight and Wednesday, preceded by thundershowers. General Conditions The cool wave which was expected to arrive not later than Wednesday, will begin to be felt by this evening. It covers the entire northwest portion of the United States and is moving rapidly this way. It rwlll be preceded by rains late this aftInrnAAfl ATI ( fVl t ' I

BID UPON MANAGER FOR FUND CAMPAIGN

Contract for furnishing a campaign manager to raise $100,000 for the Industrial Development association will be granted either to W. L.' Finch, New York City, or to the McKeand company, Indianapolis. Both companies were represented before the campaign committee in the Commercial club rooms last night J. A. Finnigan, representing the Indianapolis firm held a long conference with Secretary Haas of the Commercial club today. ' MATLOCK FALLS DEAD John E. Matlock, 62, .dropped dead at his home, 930 North Twelfth street at 10:30 this morning. His death was caused by heart failure which resulted from a serious rheumatic condition. .He was unmarried and made his home with his sister, Mrs. Martha Collins. The funeral arrangements will be -announced later. REDUCE MENU CARD TO HELP CONSERVE SUPPLY OF PAPER NEW YORK, Aug. 22 Because of the high cost of paper one of the leading hotels here has announced that it will reduce the size of its menu cards. Those wishing to write will be compelled to ask for paper and envelopes at the desk. This is done to discourage waste. Reports from all over the country indicate that the news print situation is becoming more acute daily. Hundreds of papers are co-operating in an effort to stop all waste and to conserve the supply on hand. Forty-four newspapers have either eliminated the exchanges entirely or have reduced them to a minimum. Eighty-six papers report that they have put into effect drastic economies. New York, Philadelphia and Kansas City have reduced consumption by more than 500 tons per week. In Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Baltimore, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, San Francisco,- Cincinnati and other large cities the newspapers have effected large savings in their paper supply. , The, Jndinapolis papers nave discontinued tneir ex cnange list, c CLAYTON BROWN DIES Word has been received of the death of Clayton G. Brown, 76 years old, until 6 years ago a resident of this city. He died yenterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bert Horning of Huntington, with whom he has been making his home. For several years he was an employe of the Gaar Scott company. He is survived by four sons, Leslie, Harvey and Roy Brown, Richmond, and Levi Brown, of Wisconsin, and three daughters, Mrs. Bert Horning, Huntington; Mrs. Jacobs, Claxton. Montana, and Mrs. Lautbenhiser, of North Manchester. Mrs. Beulah Holloway of this city is a sister of the deceased. IMPURE LITERATURE THREATENS HOMES "Marriage is fundamentally a social and not an individual affair," declared Dr. O. F. Jordan, platform manager of the Chautauqua in his morning lecture on, "The Enemies of the Home." "Foul literature of our day, which glorifies unfaithfulness, is a menace to our homes. Intemperance is a great factor in breaking the home. When we banish the saloon there will be an immediate reaction toward a tremendous improvement in the home." POSITIONS ON WEST FRONT ARE SAME PETROGRAD, Aug. 22. There is no change of positions on the western front (the Russian theatre) the war office announced today. In both Armenia and Persia the Russians are advancing driving the Turks before them, the official communication says. ARMY BILL PASSES ON VOTE OF HOUSE WASHINGTON. Aug. 22. Without a record vote the House this afternoon passed the army appropriation bill as re-introduced by Representative Hay, chairman of the House military afafirs committee, without the articles of war appended. REVOLT BREAKS DOWN WHEN SENATE VOTES WASHINGTON, Aug. 22. The Democratic Insurgent movement against the administration legislative program was broken down this afternoon. The Senate voted 32 to 23 against side tracking the emergency revenue bill to make way for the immigration bill containing the literacy test. TWENTY BODIES FOUND. I LONDON, -Aug. 22. Twenty bodies jhave been recovered from the ruins of the Yorkshire ammunition plant v i . wnicn oiew up yesieraay, u was announced in Commons this afternoon by Dr. Addison, of the ministry of munitions.

DIMMER LAW MEETS DEATH IN CITY COURT

The "dimmer" ordinance took the count again today. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Motorists will please omit flowers. Announcement of the death of the "dimmer" law was made in city court today. A charge of violating the ordinance which had been preferred against Emil Weist was dismissed with the explanation that Weist had provided for his automobile a "dimmer" which he believed would meet the requirements of the law, but which did not prove to be satisfactory, and, it was further stated by City Attorney Bond, that Weist had agreed to provide a proper "dimmer." Mr Bond stated that the city did not prosecute for the purpose of securing money, but to enforce its ordinances and in a case where a citizen had transgressed in perfect good faith and had promised no future violation the city was always disposed not to prosecute. Previous to City Attorney Bond's statement to court in the Weist case, Frank Strayer, who had been appointed special judge, informed newspaper men that the "dimmer" ordinance was invalid, being contradictory and convicting. "It should either be thrown into the discard or amended," said Strayer. BAVIS POUTING OVER LAST CUT SAYS M'MAHAN City Controller McMahan said today that all department estimates for 1917 appropriations, to be considered in framing the budget ordinance for next year, had been received with the exception of the estimate of the board of public works for the street department but President Bavis has Indicated that he is not going to prepare it." A meeting will be held Monday evening for the purpose of framing the 1917 budget ordinance, which must be. introduced in council not later than the first meeting in September. Controller McMahan says that appropriations in every department will be carved ' down to the bone to permit the city to operate next year without an Increase in the tax rate. CRABBS ENCOUNTERS JACK DILLON'S FIST Robert Crabbs, well-remembered as a former resident and recently one of the chief witnesses against Mayor Rollin H. Bunch, of Muncie, probably has a wholesale respect today for Jack Dillon's pugilistic ability. Crabbs is said to have made attempts to force his attentions on Mrs. Dillon who has been making her home in Muncie. Last night Dillon and three of his friends and trainers assaulted Crabbs on the streets of Muncie. Dillon put up $100 cash bond when arrested on an assault and battery charge. "MOOSE" JOHNSON MAY MEET HUGHES BAKERSFIELD, Calif. Aug. 22. Charles Evans Hughes arrived here this morning for a three hours stay on his way to Sacramento, where he will make his farewell speech in California tonight. There are rumors that Mr. Hughes and Governor Johnson may meet in Sacramento today but no confirmation of it can be secured. Governor Johnson i3 quoted today as saying that he is for Hughes. Tonight Mr. Hughes will ( face east ana Degin me long siow journey bacK to New York. LAW STOPS ELOPERS Cupid made a muss of his affairs at the county clerk's office today. Elopers from Aurora, III., applied for a marriage license. The groom, Richard Stewart, qualified in all particulars. The bride qualified until the question came as to whether or not she had been a resident of the state and county 30 days. The couple was informed that In case they wanted to get married, they would have to return to their own state. It had been the plan of the young couple to go to Dayton, O., after the marriage where the man has employment. PAGEANT COMMITTEE CANT GET OXEN COLUMBUS, Ind., Aug. 22. The pageant committee arranging for the centennial celebration has many things to worry about. First it was found too expensive to bring a yoke of oxen here in a motor car, as the owner demanded. Now, the committee is worrying about securing a baby that will be guaranteed to cry at the proper place in the pageant. One scene shows a pioneer mother coming from a cabin with a crying baby in her arms.. .

COUNCIL AUTHORIZES SALE OF PARK LAND

After taking up half an hour discussing whether it was necessary for council to place its O. K. on a deal the city has hanging fire with the Pennsylvania railroad company for the sale of a small strip of Glen Miller park for the modest price of $600, the councilmen becoming overheated, dropped the discussion and passed a resolution approving the sale. It was explained to council that the land desired by the railroad company was useless for park purposes and that the company could . secure the land through condemnation in the event the city refused to sell. JAPAN DENIES BUYING CROUN FOR NAVAL BASE WASHINGTON, Aug. 22. "German Propogandists" inspired and spread thet report of acquisition through secret agents of the land for a naval base on the Atlantic seaboard of Pan America. Such statements are so utterly ridiculous that the Japanese government scarcely feels the necessity of stamping them as untrue." Nobutaro Kwashima, third secretray of the Japanese embassy, today issued this denial on behalf of his government, of the charges of Japanese aggression on the Isthmus. The embassy, the diplomat said, was eager that the true facts concerning the transaction might be developed. Statement is Issued "The state department is not deceived by malicious stories which eminate 'with surprising frequency since the war began, in an organized attempt to create anti-Japanese feeling in the United States," commented Mr. Kawashima. At the state department it was learned that inquiry may be made of the Japanese embassy as to the status of the silk importer at Havana, Cuba who is said to have engineered the "land deal" involving 60,000 acres. with the aid of officials of the Pana ma Rovernment. The alleged purchas er, although of Spanish nationality, is said to be tne financial agent of Jap anese silk firms in Cuba. NOT DRUNK AT ALL; LURCHED BECAUSE HIS FEET WERE SORE Because Justice Merton Grills of Hagerstown found William Thalls not guilty of public intoxication the Hagerstown marshal Clarence Stewart, and his deputy, his father, Grafton Stewart, have announced their intention of handing in their resignations. When Thalls was arraigned, with his daughter acting as clerk to Justice Grills, the two police officers testified that Thalls was so drunk that he staggered, that his tongue was heavy from strong drink and that they had detected liquor on his breath. Lewis Recounts Trial. Walter Lewis, who prosecuted the case, says that when Thalls was called upon to testify he informed the court he had nothing to say. Lewis declares Grills then insisted upon Thalls testifying. Thalls took the stand, finally, and said he had not been drunk but had lurched in his walk because his feet were sore. A number of Thalls' cronies were in the court room. Two of them substantiated his testimony. "Not guilty," said Justice Grills. The audience applauded. Grills is one of the temperance leaders in Hagerstown. The case was reported today to Prosecuting Attorney Will Reller. 49 PERSONS SENT TO OPERATING ROOM July was another prosperous month for the Reid hospital as shown in a report for that month just made public: Balance on hand, July 1... $1,933.30 July receipts 2,689.51 Total $4,622.81 Disbursements, ; . . 2,346.84 Balance, July 31 $2,273.97 Eighty-seven patients were admitted during the month. There were nine births and 13 deaths. Operations, 27 major, 22 minor. GONE TO CHAUTAUQUA WILL BE BACK LATER "Gone to Chautauqua Will Be Back Later," would be an appropriate sign to place on the doors of the offices of Principal F. G. Pickell, of the high school, and J. T. Giles, superintendent of city schools. Mr. Pickell, who has been in New York for the summer, returned to Rich mond Sunday, but until the close of the teachers' sessions at the Chau tauqua will not open his office In the high school building..

PRESTO, MACKENSEN LEADS IN BALKANS SAYS LATE REPORT

PARIS, Aug. 22. Field Marshal von Mackensen, who was recently reported by French army officers to be directing German operations on the western front, is now reported to be in supreme command in the Balkans. In view of military critics, the re ported presence of Field Marshal von Mackensen in Macedonia is worthy of credence. It was he who directed the operations of the Teutons and Bul garians on the great drive that conquered Serbia, so he is familiar with the ground and the conditions prevailing there. Von Mackensen has never fought on the western front, so far as known. COUNTY TO RETAIN 7-GENT TAX LEVY FOR NEW HOSPITAL Wayne oounty commissioners de cided today not to do away with the seven cent tax levy which has form erly been used to pay off the court house bonds. Three cents of the levy will be used to take care of the added levy for the upkeep of the free turnpikes. The remainder of the money from this levy will go into a sinking fund which can be appropriated without bond issue at any time during the year by the county council upon the recom mendation of the county commissioners. In case the Main street bridge or the county tuberculosis hospital is appropriated for, this fund can be used as part payment. NEW SCHOOL DISTRICT BLOCKS PLANS MADE FOR CAMBRIDGE CITY Cambridge' City "has postponed definite action on the proposed central school building until the proposition of combining Dublin with parts of Liberty and Dudley townships in a new school district is settled. Last week the petitions for the formation of such a district were presented to the trustees of the two Henry county townships. They will probably take action on the proposition some time this week. In case the new district is . made, the original plans for the new Cambridge City school building will have to be materially reduced. The old building is in bad condition. The" Cambridge City school board is afraid unless something towards a new structure is done within a short time, the school will lose its commission. BRITISH SINK GERMAN SHIP LONDON, Aug. 22. A German battleship is believed to have been torpedoed and sunk by a British wasship the admiralty announced today. The attack upon the German man of war was made on Saturday. GERMAN SALIENTS TAKEN BY FRENCH PARIS, Aug. 22. Following the artillery lull on Monday the French again attacked last night south of the Somme, capturing elements of a German trench, at Estrees, the war office announced today in its official communique. North of the river the French attacked at Clery on the Combles-Per-ronne highway, making further progress. FOULKE AND HAAS APPOINTED DELEGATES William Dudley Foulke and E. M. Haas have been selected by Governor Ralston to represent Richmond in the Indiana delegation to the fourth session of the Mississippi Valley Conference on Tuberculosis at Louisville, on October 4 to 6. NEAL BUYS NEWSPAPER. Charles Neal, formerly city editor of a Richmond newspaper, with E. E. Neal and Lester F. Jones, has purchased the Lebanon Daily Reporter. This paper will be consolidated with a morning newspaper owned by Mr. Jones and both will be issued from one office. GOES TO CONVENTION Rev. H. S. James left yesterday for Wabash, Indiana, where he will attend the annual meeting of the White River conference of the United Bretheren church. The session will begin on August 29 and will last until September 3. Mr. Will Davies and Miss Matilda Hatfield are delegates from the congregation to the conference.

UPON EIGHT RAILROAD HEADS RESTS ATTITUDE OF EMPLOYERS TOWARD PROPOSALS OF WILSON

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22. On the shoulders of eight of the biggest railroad executives in the country was today placed the responsibility for the consideration by the railroads of President Wilson's proposal to avert the threatened railway employes' strike. The big group of railroad presidents delegated to a committee the formulation of the statement of facts upon which they would consider the impending crisis. Headed by Hale Holden, president of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy, the committee was named, It was announced "for general consideration of the questions involved." Weed Out All Details. The committee went to work at once and while the executives generally threshed over various disputed points the eight men sought to weed out of the situation all unimportant details. In announcing the appointment of the committee the railroad executives issued the following statement: "Mr. Hale Holden, president of the Burlington, as spokesman for the railroad executives, who are confering with President Wilson on the wage MORRIS CATAPULTS THROUGH WINDSHIELD OF SPEEDING AUTO Injuries that will leave him a criprle for life were received by Samuel Morris, Mt. Auburn, at 6 o'clock last night when he was hurled through the windshield and into an automobile which he rammed head-on with his motorcycle. The accident occurred in front of the Riedston farm on the National road west. The knee cap of Morris right leg was bursted, his hip wrenched, his right cheek laid open, his eye badly injured, his face and body bruised and cut. Although the attending physician does not believe the injuries fatal he believes the bursted knee cap will leave the leg stiff. Four Brookville people in the machine whose names could not be learned gave all assistance possible to the injured man. When the crash came, Morris was on the left side of the road. Both machines were moving rapidly. Morris insists that he turned to the left to escape being hit by the car which he says was skidding wildly. The injured man was taken to Centerville where medical attention was given him before he was brought to the Reid hospital in this city. Morris is an employe of the Pennsy shops. NEW GARDEN BUILDS TO GET COMMISSION Fountain City will try to regain the lost commission for its high school. Plans for the New Garden township high school are being constructed in accordance with all specifications set forth as requirements for commissions. The commission was lost because the old building did not con form to the laws. The new building will be one story high, resembling the structure at Boston. There will be an assembly room and two recitation rooms besides quarters for domestic science and manual training. Arrangements are such that the two recitation rooms can be made into a stage during public entertainments. Superintendent Williams with the township officials will make an inspection tour of several school building this week. SEANEY CAN'T FIND QUARANTINE LAWS Investigation has revealed that there are no quarantine laws in Indiana by which patients can be forced to enter county tuberculosis hospitals," William Seaney, county commissioner, said today. This declaration was prompted by the statement of William Dudley Foulke that adequate quarantine laws are in .effect and that this excuse of the county commissioners for not asking for appropriations for the hospital are unfounded. The commissioners said today that although the county commissioners will not ask the county council to make any appropriations whatever for the erection of a tuberculosis hospital this fall, they will stand ready to ask for a special appropriation at any time. x U. S. WILL PROBE NEW BANK FAILURE CHICAGO, Aug. 22. Aroused by the latest private banking scandal in Chicago the collapse of the Silver institution the federal government today took a hand in the investigation. The exace losses suffered by thousands of poor depositors were still unknown today but officials say the total will approximately be $200,000.

problem announced this morning that a committee from the three score executives now in Washington, has beet named for the general consideration of the questions envolved. List Committeemen. "The members of the committee ara Hale Holden, C. B. & Q. road; W. AWaterbury, Pennsylvania; Fairfax Harrison, Southern railway; R. S. Lovett, Union Pacific; E. P. Ripley. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Alfred H. Smith, New York Central; Frank TrumbalL C. & O. and Daniel Willard B. & O. "The committee Is in continuous session considering the situation, but it is understood that no conclusions have yet been reached."

ONLY 1 ,000 YARDS BETWEEN BRITISH OF OLD THIEPVAL LONDON. Aug. 22. British troops are gradually encircling Thiepval, the only German stronghold on the Somme front that has withstood the battering of the allied offensive. The war office today announced progress for the British both to the northeast and southeast of Thiepval. In the sector of Pozleres the British advanced on a half mile front to the outskirts of Moquet farm. Along the Pozieres Miramount railroad progress was also made by the Engish. The British troops, the statement says, are now within 1,000 yards of Thiepval. BOARD DEADLOCKED . ON INSURANCE FOR MUNICIPAL PLANT Richmond's half-million dollar municipal electric plant is still being operated without fire insurance protection. Not a cent's worth of Insurance is being carried. Inquiries made today for the purpose of ascertaining whether there will be any prospect In the near future of the board of public works taking out fire insurance on the plant brought to light the fact that the three board members are, apparently, hopelessly deadlocked on this question. Alfred Bavis, president of the board, has consistently demanded carrying a policy of not less than $90,000 on the plant. He has flatly refused, it Is said, to consider a policy calling for a lesser amount. Marlatt is Very Firm. Charles E. Marlatt, the Democratic member, has taken the position that an insurance of $25,000 is sufficient, but he says that he" is willing to agree to taking out a $50,000 policy. That is his absolute limit. John McMinn, the third board member, refuses to consider a policy of more than $25,000. He is as uncompromising in his position as is Bavi3. It is extremely doubtful if the 1917 municipal plant budget will contain any appropriation for the payment of fire insurance premiums because of the division of the board members on this question. RUSSIANS JOIN SEVEN NATIONS ON EAST FRONT. SALONIKI, Aug. 22. A strong force of Russian troops was landed here today to fight with the allies against the Austro-German and Bulgarian armies in Macedonia. There was a great demonstration on the part of the French who marched through the streets singing the Marseillaise and the Russian hymn and shouting "Vive Russia." It is expected that the Russians will be moved forward immediately to the battle front where violent fighting is in progress over a line 150 miles wide. There are now troops of eight nationalities aligned against each other in the Macedonia field of operations. On the Teutonic side are the Germans, the Austro-Hungarians and the Bulgarians. Opposing them is an army of more than 700,000 men comprising the British, French Serbian, Italian and Russians. SELL CLEVENGER FARM Wilfred Jessup reported to Judge Fox today that the farm of the estate of Thomas J. Clevenger had been sold for the sum of $15,810 to J. W. Hall. The farm is located a short distance south of Centerville in Center township and contained 169 acres. The money has been divided in ac-. cordance with the provisions of the will.