Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 255, 12 September 1916 — Page 1
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BOCKHOFF If! NEXT STEP WILL ATTEMPT TO ENJOIN FURTHER BRIDGE ORDERS
Contradictory report were current today regarding the next step of William Bockhoff to block the construction of the South Side bridge across the Whitewater. It was reported on the highest authority that Bockhoff was responsible for a statement that he would seek a restraining order on the theory that no emergency exists if the south side bridge appropriation is voted In an emergency session of the county council.
Might Not Stand Test. Against this report, which received general acceptance as his next move, Is the statement which Bockhorf made to a friend denying that he said he would seek a restraining order. County Attorney Hoelscher explain ed that an appropriation will not stand the test of court If made at an emergency session If It Is proved that the alleged emergency does not exist. As soon as the $185,000 appropriation for the South Side bridge was defeated by the votes of Mr. Bockhoff and Jesse Druley, the South Side Improvement association began planning to have the appropriation brought up at an emergency session. It is proposed to have the council act on it at the same time that It Is called to pass on the Main street bridge appropriation. Asks Emergency Action. When the bridge committee appears before the commissioners within a few days, it will ask for the emergency Continued On Page Five. CIVIC LETHARGY WILL BE SHAKEN OFF BY PEOPLE Predictions that the "Hundred Thou sand Dollar" industrial promotion din ner at the: Commercial club Monday night, will be a decisive blow to Richmond's civic lethargy, resulting chiefly from the self satisfaction of its citizens, were made today by members of the new campaign committee which held Its first meeting yesterday. John M. Lontz, chairman of the committee, has been appointed toastpiaster for the dinner. The acceptance of Edward F. Trefz of the National Continued On Page Five. TANNED TROOPS PASS THROUGH ON WAY HOME Troop train carrying the Fourteenth New York infantry home from several months duty on the Mexican border passed through Richmond, last night Only a small crowd was at the Pennsylvania station to greet the returning soldiers, who were in a Jubilant mood, shouting, cheering and laughing at the slightest provocation. Those who remember the several guard regiments which passed through Richmond early in the summer enroute to the border would have had difficulty in believing that the soldiers that passed through Richmond last night were militiamen. Show Signs of Service Gone was the office and shop pallor and the dandified appearance of new uniforms. Each face thrust through the car windows was tanned like leather, the uniforms bordering upon raggedness from hard field service. The stoop had gone from the shoulders; they bore themselves like regulars and were as hard as trained athletes. ' Three months ago these boys left their homes as "tin soldiers." Today they are first class among fighting men, as good as any. regiment In the regular army. Men Derive Benefit "Our service at the border was of great benefit, not only to ourselves, but to the nation. We are prepared for any emergency now," said one of the officers. "We don't begrudge the three months we have given the government but we will be mighty glad to get home." Press dispatches indicate that the Fourteenth may be called Into active service for the state of New York immediately on arrival in New York city because of the threatening situation which has arisen over the street car strike. STRIKERS RIOT AT BRAZIL SHOP BRAZIL, Sept 12. One man was Injured and many others escaped InJury when a crowd of thirty striking employes of the Clay Products company and workers at the company's plant exchanged shots last night. A bullet grazed the head of Frank Debotom who was working In the plant but he was not Injured badly. According to stories told today the picket drove up in an automobile, (crawled over piles of coal and opened fire on the men In the plant
CONDITION UNCHANGED
NEW LONDON, Conn., Sept 12. The condition of Mrs. Anne E. Howe. President Wilson's sister, who Is critically ill with peritonitis, was reported as unchanged this morning. She is gradually sinking and no hope is held out by the attending physicians. The president, who spent the night on his yacht, the Mayflower, was told of his sister's condition.
CITY'S APPEAL IGNORED BY UTILITY COMMISSION Ifl SETTLING GAS RATE
In connection with the determined fight which the Indianapolis News has been making on some of the acts of the public service commission, the News prints the following relative to the .recent gas rate decision, which comes as a particularly hard blow to the small consumer in Richmond: ' The public service commission of Indiana, in its decision given Satur-, day, by which it granted the Richmond Light, Heat and Power company the right to charge a rate schedule for natural gas at Richmond, beginning at 80 cents, gross, a thousand cubic feet, apparently completely disregarded every, contention for the protection of the citizens of the city of Richmond, which had been made throughout the long gas fight by William A. Bond, city attorney of Richmond, and others, fighting for the citizens' side of the question In the big ga6 rate case. 1 While the commission made the RUNAWAY CAR LEAVES DEATH IN ITS TRAIL NEW YORK, Sept. 12. The first tragedy of the traction strike opened the fifth day of the struggle between the carmen's union and the transportation companies of the city. A trolley operated by a "green" motorman got beyond control as it started down a grade at 174th street and ' Boston road, crashed into two jitney buses. Two persons were killed and nine injured. Four of the injured were so badly hurt that their death is believed to be a matter of a few hours. Almost as soon as the car left the barn.lt was noticed that the motorman "was unable to control it Several passengers on board clung to their seats in terror. The car gained momentum as It swept down the grade and after traveling three blocks jumped the rails at a curve. HUGHES IS PLEASED PLATTSBURG, N. Y., Sept 12. On his arrival here today to inspect the "rookies" training camp, Charles E. Hughes, Republican presidential candidate dictated the following statement on the results . of the Maine election : ' "I am deeply gratified by the results in Maine. We shall go forward now with renewed confidence." Weather Forecast For Indiana by the United States Weather Bureau Showers tonight and Wednesday. Cooler Wednesday and in northwest portion tonight . Temperature Today Noon1 81 Yesterday Maximum 83 Minimum 64 Forecast for Wayne County By W. E. Moore Showers Tuesday night and Wednesday. General Conditions Weather remains fair over the eastern and central states but there is rain over a narrow strip from Minnesota to Texas. A cool wave covers the west with temperatures below freezing in many places. The cool wave is due to arrive here tonight
RUSSIANS GAIN NEW POSITIONS
PETROGRAD. Sept 12. After or ganizing the positions taken last week the Russian armies have again resumed their offensive against the Teu tons, winning important successes at two points. In the Caucasus operations the forces of Grand Duke Nicholas have again defeated the Turks. KELLY PREPARES FOR BEST YEAR AT THE COLLEGE After a three months' vacation, Earl ham students returned to their studies today. In diverse ways, the students have spent the summer. Some have attended summer school at other colleges and others have put in the time at the lakes. . A large majority of students, however, have worked. From the time that the office doors were opened for registrations early this morning, until late that afternoon Continued On Page Five. steps to lower price levels for gas shorter than had been asked by the company, which results automatically in allowing large consumers lower rates for gas consumption more Continued On Page Seven.
LINDEMOTH GETS COUNTY TO BRING EXPERT HERE
BULLETIN County Attorney Hoelscher was Informed today that J. L. Harrington, bridge engineer of Kansas City, Mo., would be In this city either Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. Mr. Harrington, it was learned, was unable to get away before this date. ' The business which the board of county commissioners transacted in executive sessions last Saturday with County Attorney Hoelscher and A. C. Lindemuth, an attorney representing the level bridge advocates, became known today. Lindemuth asked the commissioners to bring J. L. Harrington, a bridge expert of Kansas City, Mo., HIGHWAY DAY BOOSTERS MEET TO MAKE PLANS Centennial highway plans to organ ize road officials, rural mail carriers. farmers, civic bodies and motor clubs in three counties will be advanced tonight at a meeting of the Wayne County Motor club with a committee under Divisional Chairman Horace Kramer of the state centennial highway day committee. In addition to organizing for the automobile trip to Indianapolis, October 12, the committee is expected to provide service cars and several service Continued On Page Ten. BRITISH PLANT STRONG FORCES ON NEW GROUND SALONIKI, Sept 12. British-troops who crossed the Struma river on Sunday have firmly established themselves in their new positions, it was announced today. They . were opposed by small bodies of Bulgarians, but have not yet come Into contact with the main Bulgar army in that region. Unofficial reports received today stated that the Bulgarians were retreating along the allies' entire right wing. The official report issued today states that 33 Bulgarians were captured by the British in their offensive on the Sturma. In the center the Bulgarians also appear to be withdrawing to positions they formerly occupied. French troops operating to the north of Kozani, took but 15 prisoners, meeting no strong resistance a any point.
CITY PONDERS LATEST BLOW OF UTILITIES
No decision has been reached by the city administration as to the ac tion it will take as a result of the ac tion of the Indiana Public Utilities commission ordering a seventy per cent increase in the Richmond gas rates. "We will carefully consider this question before reaching any decision,' Mayor Robbins said today. "If it is de cided that there is any hope for our citizens to secure redress from the courts, then the order of the commission will be appealed to the courts. The Palladium last night very accurately summed up the abuses our citizens have received at the hands of the state commission,' a body created, presumably, to safeguard the public from the depredations of public utility corporations. The city, prior to the creation of this commission, was much better able to safeguard the public Continued On Page rive. 3,755 PUPILS ENTER SCHOOL ON FIRST DAY Although additional enrollments are expected, to increase the number recorded, today's figures compiled by Superintendent J. T. Giles show an increase of 108 students over the number registered this time last year and further indicate the record enrollment Continued On Page Five. RESIGNATION ACCEPTED. ATHENS, Sept. 12. King Constantine accepted the resignation of Premier Zaimis this afternoon. here to survey the Main street bridge situation and recommend the type of bridge, level or slanting, that will best answer the conditions. This the commissioners consented to do. Mueller Draws Plans. County commissioners have already ordered that a slanting bridge be erected and , a $180,000 appropriation for such a structure was asked of the county council in its annual session. Bridge Engineer Mueller was Continued On Page Six. REPORT OF ACTIVITY PLEASES DIRECTORS Reports of progress made by the centennial celebration committees and by the Town Development company in the industrial promotion campaign pleased Commercial club directors who held their September meeting last night. Activities of committees in both affairs were revived in detail and elicited warm praise from the club leaders.
6. 0. P. SWEEPS MAINE CARRYING WHOLE TICKET
AUGUSTA. Me., Sept. 12. The Republicans made a clean sweep in the Maine elections yesterday. They elected the governor, two United States senators, the entire congressional delegation of four members, a state auditor, and by wresting control of the Maine house from the Democrats
JOBBERS GET TOGETHER TO OPEN NEW FIELDS IN RADIUS OF 25 PILES
Wholesalers and jobbers of ' Richmond will be organized soon to commence a co-operative campaign to make the city the sales center for every town with'n a radius of 25 miles. Inroads made on Richmond's trade by firms in Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Dayton, Greenville and several other cities practically have cheated firms here of what they believe they are entitled to, it was said last night. That Richmond is the center of the greatest rural transportation service of any city in the country, and is losing a glittering opportunity for increasing business In every line, brought the i
QUIT USE OF GAS BECAUSE NEW RATE MEANS HARDSHIPS
Housewives of Richmond, forced to economize by the seventy cent gas rate ruling, today were calling up The Palladium with the announcement that they intended to use coal and wood as fuel hereafter. They asserted that even with the greatest economy, it would be impossible for them to stay within a reasonable figure if they were forced to pay seventy cents for gas. It seems probable that old ranges and coal oil burners that have been accumulating dust and dirt in barns and sheds will be dragged out of obscurity, polished and put into commission for coal and wood consumption. The burden- of the new ruling rests on the small consumer. Hundreds of persons who- have been burning gas will be forced to resort to other forms of fuel to do their cooking. SLANTING SPAN GETS APPROVAL OF CLUB HEADS Endorsing action of the county commissioners in seeking in their budget report appropriations for two new bridges with the stipulation that the present grade of the Main street bridge be maintained, the Commercial club last night prepared to take a more active part in the heated fray which has developed around the general bridge question and many of its details. Orally, the Commercial club direct ors resolved that an exigency which makes it the duty of the club to urge the commissioners to activity at once. Dilatory methods will be discouraged. The board will be asked to let contracts and have men at work on both structures within a short time. A committee of James A. Carr, John L. Rupe and Thomas Tarkleson will wait on the board and outline the club's reasons for seeking immediate construction ot .pptft, bridges., i DISCOURTEOUS SIGNS RELATIVE TO PARKING WILL BE DISCARDED A delegation of Main street business men appeared before the police commissioners last night and informed them that the "Do not park in this square" signs, distributed along Main street were too blunt and , gave the visitor to the city the idea that he was not welcome and his presence on the principal thoroughfare was not desired. Rather than have Richmond obtain the reputation that it was not hospitable the commissioners promptly agreed to change the reading of these signs, to "Please park on some side street." The police commissioners also announced that the visitors to the city had a perfect right to park their vehicles in the business district of Main street for a period not exceeding 30 minutes. This has been the rule for some time but it has not been generally known. The commissioners state that if Main street Was not so narrow they would be perfectly willing to withdraw all parking regulations for that street. will be able on a joint ballot of the legislature to elect the other state officers not chosen by popular vote. Later returns today increased most of the Republican margins of victory. The total vote was the second highest Continued On Page Six. plan to the surface. It was announced last night by directors of the Commercial club who appointed a committee consisting of Fred Bartel, W. H. Quigg and Ira Swisher. Possibilities Explained. Club directors visioned a marshaling of forces here for selling most of the 1,570 stores in the 25 mile radius their supplies of groceries, general goods, hardware, lumber, meat, baking products, Implements, dry goods, drugs, confections, flour and feed, coal and clothing. There are no limitations .' Continued On Page 8lx.J
BULGARIANS' ARTILLERY FIGHTS WAY OVER RIVER It DRIVE ON BUCHAREST
BERLIN, Sept 12. Heavy Bulgarian artillery Is bombarding Roumanian defenses on the north bank of the Danube preparatory to a crossing of that river in a drive upon Bucharest, according to Sophia advices received here today. Along a front of 100 miles the Bulgarians are hurling a rain of shells upon Roumanian territory. The full fury of the Bulgarian bombardment is being concentrated upon Geiurgevo fifteen miles from Bucharest and connected with the capitol by a railway and a fine military highway. From the forts opposite the city the Bulgarian gunners are battering the defenses of the town. Several fires have broken out and most of the civilians of the town have fled. The Roumanians have brought up considerable artillery to defend the place but the BRITISH BOAT VIOLATES LAWS WASHINGTON, Sept. 12. Brigadier General Liggett commander of the American military forces in the Phillipines, today reported to the war department facts that show a clear violation of American neutrality when a British destroyer held up the American steamer Cebu off Caribou Island early yesterday. General Liggett reported that the Cebu was a mile and a half inside American territorial waters when she was stopped and boarded. The Cebu's captain was compelled to give Lieutenant Bailes the British commander the ship's manifesto and passenger list ; j :' k r '. '.- '. . -- V'-. ;
BOCKHOFF WANTS HATT TO ALTER HIS REPORT
In an effort to substantiate his con tention that the Main street bridge can be repaired, William Bockhoff went to President Kelly, Earlham college, Saturday, and asked him to write to Prof. W. K. Hatt to find out whether it would be possible for him to change the report on the Main street bridge which he made a year ago. At hat time Professor Hatt reported that It would not be advisable to repair the old structure. Asked to Write Letter. President Kelly was asked to carry on the communication with Professor Hatt. The estimated costs of repairs made a year ago by the bridge expert was $25,000. "The cost of repairs will not put the structure back to its original condition," the professor reported. "Metal INDIANA TROOPERS EXCEL IN DRILLS INDIANATPOLIS, Ind., Sept. 12. The Gary, Muncie and Valparaiso companies of the First, Second and Third regiments respectively, of the Indiana National Guard, in camp at Llano Grande, Texas, were declared the best drilled companies in their regiments, according to advices received here. Awards also were made for the best drilled companies in the different battalllons, with winners as follows: Bloomington and LaPorte companies, in their respective battallions of the First Indiana; Crawfordsville and Mt Vernon companies in the Second Indiana; and South Bend and Auburn companies in the Third Indiana. Sixtenn inspectors of the regular army will spend three days in the Texas camp this week. SHORE DID SHOOTING "I'm not exactly afraid of bullets but I don't like to eat 'em," said Harvey Hunt, Southwest Second and E street, in city court this morning, testifying against Ben Moore, a former United States soldier, charged with shooting a gun within the city limits. Hunt said a bullet almost struck him. Moore denied having shot a rifle last Sunday. He said Moses Shore did the shooting. Moses was arrested and pleaded guilty. He was fined $1 and costs. GROWS TALLER STALK BLOOMINGTON, Sept. 12. The 16 foot corn stalk which was shipped to the state museum at Indianapolis from Jackson county last week is not the largest corn stalk in the state. The de partment of botany of Indiana university has in an experimental patch, a corn stalk IS feet 2 inches high.
Sophia dispatches stated that the Roumanian gunners are being excelled in every particular. It is possible that the Bulgarians will attempt the crossing of the Danube at several points. Along the southern bank more than 300,000 Bulgarian veterans have been concentrated for the great drive into their enemy's territory. This army has been gathered Sophia reports, without weakening the lines north of Salonikl where defensive operations will be the policy until the Roumanian campaign is ended.
GREEK CABINET RESIGNS SEATS UNDER STRESS PARIS, Sept. 12. The' Greek cabinet, headed by Premier Alexander Zaimis has resigned, it was officially announced here today. This clears the way for the return to power of Eletburios Venlzelos, staunch supporter of the entente allies and leader in the movement to align Greece in active war operations against the Central powers. It is reported, but not yet officially confirmed, that Venlzelos will assume the. post of minister of war as well as that of Premier. French officials believe that Greek participation in thej war is now certain. I Zaimis, strong supporter of King Con&tantine's declared policy of "benevolent neutrality" toward the entente is now credited for having kept Greece out of the war up to date. Zaimis also held the post of foreign minister and It Is possible that he may retain this post In the new cabinet permanently lost from rusting of the main members of the trusses and of the floor system is not restored. For instance, the strength of the upper cord of the truss has been seriously lessened by the rusting of the covered plate. But it is not practical to attempt the repair of this top cord and yet if this repair is not made, the other repairs provided for in the estimate will be largely ineffective." In case the repairs were made the bridge might be used for restricted traffic, excluding road-rollers, street cars, traction engines, heavy trucks and concentrated loads, Professor Hatt reported. HAMILTON CARAVAN OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO VISIT FESTIVAL The Richmond centennial celebration and ornamental light jubilee became an assured fact today when a contract for staging the centennial was signed by the centennial celebration committee and Henry B. Marks of Chicago, who will promote and raise finances. Henceforth work on the celebrations will be officially carried on at the Masonic temple. Mr. Marks, after signing the contract immediately sent his acceptance to President Mason of the Hamilton, O., Chamber of Commerce of a procession of 50 automobiles bearing Hamilton business men as visitors to the celebration here and opening a means of establishing intimate relations between the two cities. President Mason said he will organize the party and each member will post a dollar forfeit and give a promise to attend. The centennial executive committee composed of Lou Illff, Ira Swisher and Elmer Eggemeyer spent the afternoon with Mr. Marks going over details of the finance plan. It is believed it will be necessary to raise only $1,000 Instead of $6,000 or $7,000, the'eost of the three day fall festivals of former years. The celebration is to last a week and the contributors will re-, ceive dividends. By taking stock in an informal company for promoting the affair. Mr. Marks assured the committee that it will make profits. J. A. Darnaby will be In charge of preliminary arrangements here, assisted by many committees which have been tentatively formed. There Is now a general committee of five members and an executive committee of three members. A centennial organization formed a year ago, may be pressed into service intact PUMP SAVES LIFE PETERSBURG, Sept 12. Quick action by physicians In pumping acid out of Daniel Grubb, after he had emptied the contents of a bottle of carbolic add down his throat, saved hie We- -. j