Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 239, 24 August 1916 — Page 1

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RIDES TO DEATH ON BELOVED PET; BETTY CHARLES THROWN OFF PONY IS DRAGGED FOR EIGHTH OF MILE

Not since she waa presented with a fat, frolicsome pony a month ago had 5-year-old Betty Charles, daughter of Prof, and Mrs. Arthur Charles, regarded a day complete without a ride on the little fellow about the spacious lawn of her home on the Henley road, east of the city, near the National road. Yesterday afternoon when she mounted her. shaggy pet 6he was to ride to her death. With a merry shout little Mies Betty urged the pony Into a gallop, but her pet was not in his usual playful mood. He suddenly took the bit in his teeth and bolted. Out of the yard and onto the road he dashed and the diminutive rider and her wee mount disappeared In a cloud of dust. See Pony Dragging Child. A few minutes later the Misses McLear, daughters of . George McLear, Henley road, saw a frightened pony running about the yard of the No. 9 school house dragging a child whose foot was caught in a stirrup. They called their father, who succeeded in seizing the pony by its bridle. He tenderly gathered into his arms the body of little Betty Charles. WAYNE GAINS $43 IN SETTLING WITH DIVIDED TOWNSHIPS In the re-adjustment of the congressional school funds for split congressional townships between Wayne and the four adjoining counties, Wayne county gains $43.07. This was found today by Auditor Bowman when he finished compiling figures for the ad justment. The amount gained from Fayette county was $468.76; Ran dolph, $215.53. Wayne lost in the readjustment with the other two counties, to Henry, $110.54, and to Union, $540.68. ! This readjustment is required by law every two years. The congressional fund was derived from the sale of section sixteen in each congressional township which was formerly reserved as a school section. These sums of money remain the Fame in all congressional townships that He wholly within Wayne county but in those congressional townships which lie partly in an adjoining county require readjustment on the basis of the number of school children enumerated. ZEPPELIN RAID ENGLISH COAST LONDON. Aug. 24. A Zeppelin raided the east coast early today but inflicted no damage and no casualties resulted from the attack. The war office stated that the hostile airship crossed the coast about midnight, remaining over English soil for about an hour. A number of incendiary and high explosive shells were dropped but most of them fell in open fields doing no damage. Shortly before 1 o'clock the Zeppelin flew out over the North sea. During its visit the airship was heavily bombarded by high angle guns. Weather Forecast For Indiana by the United States Weather Bureau Fair tonight and Friday. Warmer tonight. Temperature Today Noon 76 Yesterday Maximum 75 Minimum 52 Forecast for Wayne County by W. E. Moore Fair tonight and Friday. Warm wave. General Conditions Cool wave Is now covering that portion of the United States east of the Mississippi river. There is temperature of 88 deFrees in Montana and Dakota. The Weather is clear everywhere except in far southeast. PRICE SUIT DISMISSED The suit of the Benjamin Price company against Etta Smith and Eugene Smith for the collection of a note of $100 was dismissed from the circuit court today.

FOULKE CITES SEANEY TO QUARANTINE LAWS

Following statements made by County Commissioner Seaney relative to quarantine laws and a new tuberculosis hospital, William Dudley Foulk has addressed the following letter to Mr. Seaney: Dear Sir: The Palladium last night says: -Investigation has revealed that there are no quarantine laws in Indiana by which patients can be forced to enter county tuberculosis hospit-

No one saw the child fall from her saddle but it is believed she was dragged at least an eighth of a mile before the pony was stopped. She was dead when McLear reached her. The child's skull was fractured, an arm broken and her body considerably cut and bruised. Betty had never ridden her pony except in the yard of her home and she had learned to be quite an accomplished rider. The pony had always been regarded perfectly safe for her to use. Prof. Charles is a member of the Earlham faculty. He has another daughter, Mary, who is older than Betty. Betty Charles was a great pet with the Earlham students. Always dressed in white they had called her the "little white fairy" and made much of the winsome miss. Fred Charles, city engineer, Is an uncle of the little girl whose happy life was terminated by her most beloved pet.

STAUNCH DUBLIN FIGHTS TO RETAIN IDENTITY; LOSS OF SCHOOL MEANS HISTORIC TOWN'S DEATH AND ULTIMATE ABSORPTION BY CAMBRIDGE CITY

Whether or not Dublin will retain its Identity as a town depends largely on the success of the petitions for the forming of a new Joint school district of parts of three surrounding townships. Citizens of Posey township, Fayette county, Dudley township, Henry county, and Jackson township; who live within a three mile radius of Dublin, have petitioned their trustees to grant the establishment of a new school district of the territory of the historic town and that the school be located In Dublin. Trustee Refuse Transfer . The petition originated ; when,, the trustees of Fayette and Dudley townships refused to grant transfers to the children in their townships who wished to attend the Dublin schools ROUMANIA READY TO MAKE PEACE AMSTERDAM, Aug. 24. "Premier Braittiano, of Roumania, is ready to intervene on the side of the entente allies, but the various governments have not yet come to an understanding upon the question whether Roumania shall have a decisive or only an advisory voice in the peace negotiations," says a Bucharest dispatch to the Berliner Tageblatt. "The temporary tranquility apparently prevailing in Roumania must not be interpreted in Germany as meaning that the Roumanian government does not think of intervention." PENROSE RESUMES WAR ON EMERGENCY REVENUE MEASURE WASHINGTON, Aug. 24. Senator renrose oi rennsyivania, took up ms l"ue 'eiieweu " administration emergency revenue bill ; when the senate re-convened today, He continued his plea for more drastic legislation against dumping and for stronger retaliation against foreign combinations to boycott American commerce. Several more speeches are to be zaade on the revenue bill and indications are that the senate will not be able to begin voting on amendments before tomorrow. 403,000 GET CROSS BEDLIN. Aug. 24. The Vossiche Zeitung states that 403,000 iron crosses have" been distributed since the outbreak of the war. Let us see how this is. First as to Richmond: If you will turn to Section 8655 of the Revised Statutes you will find that the Common Council of every city shall have power to enact ordinances for the following purposes. Among these is the 17th clause, which you will find on page 524. "To establish quarantine regulations and to authorize the removal or confinement of persons having infectious or contagious diseases. For the purContinued On Page Five.

FLAG OF JAPANESE ROUTS OLD GLORY ON SHIPPING BOATS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24. The American flag has almost completely disappeared from the Pacific coast, while Japanese shipping has advanced until more than half the tonnage of the western ocean now is in the hands of the Orientals. This situation, brought about by the European war, has been confirmed by special investigation of trans-Pacific shipping. NEGRESS, AGE 113, OLDEST SUFFRAGIST CHICAGO, Aug. 24. Chicago laid claim today to possessing the oldest suffragist extant. She is Mrs. Harriet King, a negress, who registered as being 113 years old. According to the aged woman she was born in slavery in 1803. She came here about two years ago from North Carolina. which are much closer than the schools in their own townships. The new law, increasing rates on all transfers in responsible for the trouble. Jackson township people living near

STREET GAR EMPLOYES ASK FOR HIGHER WAGES

Employes of the city system of the Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction company were prepared this afternoon to go before General Manager Jefferles and ask for better pay. The present scale ranges from 19 to 23 cents an hour, regulated by the number of years a motorman or conductor has been in the employ of the company. The men have made no demands, and are not threatening a strike, but have put the proposition of a living wage squarely up to General Manager MAY ENTRUST ADAIR TO MAKE ADDRESS Hope that congress will adjourn next Monday and that because of this a speaker of national reputation can be secured at the last miiuitjefcn- the Democratic day at the chautauqtia is being held by C. B. Beck.4 V - J ' "In case no other man ca. be secured we will be perfectly1 satisfied to leave the entire affair to - J. A. M. Adair, Democratic candidate for governor," Mr. Beck said.

SLANTING SPAN ESTIMATE CONTAINED IN BUDGET

R wag reported today that the county commissioners have incorted in the budget which they have prepared to present to the county council at the September meeting, appropriations to cover the construction of a slanting Main street bridge. For some time it has been known that the commissioners have been in favor of a slanting structure, but that to make sure that they would make no mistake in erecting a bridge which will be left to future generations, they postponed definite action. After hearing all the arguments presented by both level and slanting bridge advocates, they have not changed their opinions. If the appropriation is approved by RUSSELL TO REACH CITY ON SATURDAY Prof. Elbert Russell, one of the best known ministers of the Friends' church, and formerly a member of the faculty of Earlham college, will arrive in Richmond Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock for a short visit with friends and relatives. He will come here from Greencastle, where he is delivering a series of lectures at a teachers' institute. On Sunday he will speak at the West Richmond Friends' church, of which he was formerly the pastor. He will visit at the home of E. P. Trueblood, 227 College avenue. He will be In Richmond and the vicinity for about a week, spending the most of his time with his sister, Mrs. Carl Bowen, of Lynn. Prof. Russell is at present a member of the, faculty of John Hopkins university. -

T. R. TO SWING WEST ON TOUR FOR CANDIDATE

ENROUTE WITH HUGHES PARTY, Aug. 24. Charles E. Hughes and his campaign party are proceeding eastward toady by slow stages. Reno was left behind late last night and at noon today (2 p. m. eastern time) the party will arrive at Ogden, Utah, for a four hours stay before pushing in to Salt Lake City where the day will be wound up with a mass meeting tonight. The information that Col. Roosevelt is to swing west for Hughes was joyfully received by the candidates managers and friends. In all the three states visited there has been a general demand for T. R. Particularly was this true of California, where the progressive situation is very delicate. Leaders said it was imperative that , the colonel come out here and ten tne followers of Hiram Johnson that no matter how they may have been treated by the California machine Hughes is all right and may be depended upon to give them a square deal. Dublin joined in because of the agitation made by Cambridge City to have a large township school erected in that town. This would mean that Continued On Page Twelve. jefferles, who arrtved"itrere this' afternoon to consult with the men The employes are not represented by a committee, . but individuals are appearing before the manager to state their case. The employes assert that with the cost of commodities going higher each week they cannot support their families on the present scale. They have stipulated no definite scale and will leave this matter entirely with the company. The employes and Mr. Jefferles were scheduled to meet at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. "I am here today in response to a request of the motormen and conductors of the Richmond street car system for a consultation in regard to an increase in their wage scale," Mr. Jeffries said this afternoon. "No demand has been made by the men for increased wages but they want an increase if possible. Whether the company provides such an increase depends upon whether the local street railway company can afford to raise the wage scale. No decision will be reached at the conference this afternoon. I will hear the statements the men have to make and a decision will be announced later." the county councilmen in their next meeting it will be possible to let the contract this fall.. After considering the wishes and the welfare of the public in general and the benefits which could be derived from both types of bridges,, the commissioners are of the opinion that they would be best serving the county through voting in favor of a slanting bridge. G. 0. P. WILL MEET ON SEPTEMBER 11 Walter Bossert, Republican district chairman for the Sixth . district, has changed the date for the meeting of the district organization in Rushville from September 15 to September 11. The reason for the change is because the Republican Editorial meeting conflicts. James P. Goodrich, Republican candidate for governor, and Harry S. New, candidate for United States senator, will speak at this district meeting. HARKNESS LEAVES $5,600 ESTATE IN BROOKLYN William Harkness, who died here September 13, 1914, left property to the value of $5,600 in Brooklyn, N. Y., in addition to $156 in collected rents. This word was received here today and amount represents the appraisal of the transfer tax state appraisers. In accordance with the provisions of the will which was drawn by A. C. LIndemuth, this, with the $1,000 house and lot will be divided between five nephews and nieces who live In New York and Georgia, and between a grandniece and grandnephew." " ,

EMPLOYERS REACH TENTATIVE BASIS FOR STRIKE AGREEMENT; SETTLEMENT SEEMS MORE CERTAIN

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24. Through i maize of conferences, proposals and counter proposals the negotiations to avert the threatened railroad strike this afternoon gradually worked their way toward a conclusion. After a tentative basis of agreement worked out by the committee of railway presidents in charge of the negotiations, had been communicated, to NEW CASTLE MAN DIES IN ACCIDENT TO AVERT CRASH DUBLIN, Ind., Aug. 24. Michael Dolan, 49, was instantly killed; Jacob Minner, 45, probably fatally injured, and Grant Lowe, 40, painfully injured, in an automobile accident about six miles northwest of here at 10 o'clock last night. All are New Castle men. They were returning home from Connersville, where they had attended the fair. Lowe, proprietor of a New Castle cigar store, was driving the automobile at a high rate of speed. In rounding a sharp turn on the New CastleCambridge City pike, known as Ellebarger corner, he saw another auto mobile approaching him. Lowe turned his car to avoid a collision and attempted to pass between a tree and a fence. The front of the car got through but as the machine was turned toward the road the rear skidded, colliding with the tree. Dolan, sitting alone in the rear seat, was hurled to the road, fracturing his skull, breaking his neck and one arm. Minner, sitting next to the driver, was thrown with great violence against the side of the car. Lowe es caped with alight cuts and bruises A Cambridge City undertaker was summoned when another party of New Castle tourists arrived on the sceneand Minner was taken to a New Castle hospital in an ambulance, sent from New Castle. His condition was reported to be very serious today, and he probably will not recover from his injuries. Minner is a meat cutter. Dolan has no occupation. RUSH MEASURES TO GUARD TRADE WHEN WAR ENDS WASHINGTON, Aug. 24. The first of the legislative measures designed to protect American exporters against European competition at the end of the present war will be pressed for passage tomorrow in the house by Representative Webb, of North Carolina, chairman of the committe on judiciary. This measure, known as the Webb export trade bill, permit3 the formation of common selling agencies for the foreign trade of the United States while at the same time placing such associations beyond the operation of the Sherman anti-trust law. Chairman Webb is prepared to combat every effort to sidetrack his proposition at the session now drawing to a close. GERMANS POUND SOMME FRONTS PARIS, Aug. 24. German troops on the Somme front are still hammering away at the French positions south of the river. Following a severe bombardment that lasted all day Wednesday the Germans delivered a hand grenade attack in the sector of Soyecourt at the southern extremity of the Somme front, but it was repulsed, the French war office announced in its official communique today. SAY: HAV'A HEART; HOT WAVE COMING There is no rest for the wicked. This is a well established fact, and we don't like to have it proved so often. Another substantiating bit of evidence for the old saw will arrive in Richmond in about 48 hours in the shape of a hot wave. The temperature will reach 90 degrees at least and will probably go higher. When asked how long it will last, W. E. Moore, the weatherman, made no reply. He's quit talking about that RACES AUTO; IS DEAD. KNOX. Ind., Aug. 24. Mrs. William P. Fletcher, of - this city was probably fatally injured last night when in racing with another driver her husband lost control of his carA wnicn piungea over an emoansment.

President Wilson and to the representatives of the Four Brotherhoods, it became apparent that the negotiations had assumed definite, form and a spirit of optimism pervaded the parties to the controversy. The belief was general everywhere that a strike will be averted. The tentative basis of agreement satisfactory to the workers was sub

KOENIG, BACK IN BERLIN AGAIN, LAUDS TREATMENT U. S. GAVE SUB

BERLIN, Aug. 24. Keen apprecia tion for his treatment at the hands of the United States was voiced today by Captain Paul Koenig of the merch ant submarine Deutschland which has just arrived from Baltimore with a cargo of incalculable value to the gov ernment. In an interview Captain Koenig said that the United States government had adopted an attitude toward the Deutschland which was just and entirely neutral. Captain Koenig said: Help Boat Leave Port "The American authorities protect ed the submarine's departure In every way. These measures of precaution were Increased after the English men BLANKET AND SUN HATCH EIGHT CHICKS EATON, O., Aug. 24. An old hen owned by Mrs. Harry May, of Camden, died two days before a setting of eggs were scheduled to hatch. The eggc were wrapped In a blanket and placed in the tun, and eight chicks came from the shells. TOWNSHIP MUST PAY BULK OF ASSESSMENT IF SCHOOL IS BUILT "Dublin Is not fighting the Cambridge City project for establishment of a township school in that place but it Is only asking that the neighboring town confine its activities to its own territory," G. E. Moore, a member of the Dublin school board said today. "If the new Dublin school district is established taking in a Bmall part of Jackson township this will not kill the project, it will only limit the territory from which the school can draw. Township Bears Burden. "Under present conditions If a township school should be erected at Cambridge City, the township would have to pay the larger part of the cost of the building. ,The law says that the expense of the buildings and of the upkeep where a corporation and a township go together to establish a township school, each shall pay in proportion to the last assessed valuations of each. The valuation of Cambridge City is $978,000 and of Jackson township, $1,102,470. If the new district were formed it would equalize the amount each pays and it would make possible good schools within easy reach of every child in the township." GERMANY TO GET FIFTH WAR LOAN THE HAGUE, Aug. 24. The German government has begun to spread propaganda in favor of the new German war loan the fifth which will be launched about September 4. The subscription list will close a month later. The loan will pay 5 per cent. TORPEDO BOAT DAMAGED BERLIN. Aug. 24. A large Russian torpedo boat is reported to have been badly damaged Tuesday by an explosion off the coast of Courland.

WILL SEEKER AND BEN ROST'S GANG GIVE SPECIAL NUMBER AND GET RIDE NOT ON 1916 CHAUTAUQUA PROGRAM

Benny Rost and his gang, now residing at the Chautauqua, "white city" have absolutely no use for signs so they went on a sign demolishing raid last night and well, what happened is the pet topic of conversation at the Chautauqua . today. . ... They all got pinched as did W. C. Seeker, cashier of the Second National bank, who championed the boys' cause; got .a free ride in the police patrol and, in the end, triumphed over their "enemy," three special Chautauqua policemen.' Placed Under Arrest Mr. Seeker started out for a .quiet stroll with the youngsters, who formed

mitted to the general conference of railroad presidents by the committee which fromed it. While the committee believes the plan would be finally accepted by the conference it is apparent that opposition to the settlement basis particularly from the executives of the western roads would be spirited and would cause delay.

of war entered the port of Baltimore in the night time. Eight war ships cruised off the American coast. "The first part of our homeward voyage was made through stormy weather but our ship proved seaworthy. During the whole voyage of 4,200 miles we sailed under water only a distance of 100 miles." BULGARS START STRUGGLE WITH GREEK TROOPS SALONIKI, Aug. 24. In their efforts to throw a line of Etrong defensive works all the way across Eastern Greece from Lake Thelnos to the Bulgarian frontier, the Bulgarians have precipitated a general engagement with Greek troops which Is still in progress near the Struma valley. French forces of General Sarrall'a command, are bombarding the Bulgarian entrenchments on the Struma river line. A fresh wave of popular sentiment in favor of the allies is sweeping Greece particularly 60 because the Bulgarians have undertaken the occupation of Greek territory which Germany and Bulgaria are said to have promised not to violate. BREMEN'S TENDER SLIPS FROM DOCK BOSTON, Aug. 24. Under cover of fog the steamer Willehead slipped away from its wharf in East Boston, at 4:20 o'clock today, nearly six hours ahead of the expected time and started to New London, Conn. At New London It is said the Willehead is to serve as tender for the long-awaited German U-boat Bremen. ENGLAND REPORTS DEUTSCHLAND BACK LONDON, Aug. 24. The German merchant submarine, Deutschland, which arrived at the mouth of the Weser river on Wednesday, was 6lightly damaged, says an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from The Hague today. The eastward voyage from Baltimore to Germany was made In twenty-three days. A German wireless dispatch picked up on the English coast said that all the members of Capt Paul Koenig's crew were well. TEUTON'S PLANES FALL LONDON, Aug. 24. Germany reports that two German aeroplanes, which engaged in battle with French airmen within the German lines, over Nesle, fell to the ground and the occupants of both were killed, says a Central News disnatch from A meter. dam today, Five allied machines flew over Disen a suburb of Verviers, dropping bombs and all escaping undamaged. a rear guard for him. Suddenly his peace of mind was disturbed when a Chautauqua cop stepped in front of him and brusquely remarked, "you're under arrest" "What for?" questioned the astonished bank official. "Because them kids with you has just tore down an advertising sign." "All right, I'll stand good for them." "All of you are going to get a ride," said one of the Chautauqua guardians, whereupon three of the eleven members of Mr. Seeker's escort executed a skillful retreat "Next kid that worms away frcA Continued On Page Twelve.