Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 256, 13 September 1916 — Page 1

RICHMOND PAIXABIUM HOME EDITION HOME EDITION VOL. XLU NO, 256- u- d .Trt.r RICHMOND, IND., WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPT. 13, 1916. SINGLE COPY, 2 CENTS LWCITfmiBK

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C & 0. TO STAND PAT rJIIICH LlEAtJS DEATH TO LEVEL BRIDGE CASE

t "The C. & O. Railroad company has no intention of changing Its preset grade through Richmond nor is the company considering making any change la route through Richmond," Bald Henry C. Starr of Indianapolis, general counsel for the C. & O. Railroad of Indiana, today. . This " statement was made by him when asked if the C. & O. would consider a change In the grade of Its bridge over Main street "It would cost us a quarter of a illlion dollars to change our grade .nd it would cost us a halt million Hollars for a change of route, and we will not make either change," he said. "There Is no chance of the C. & O. entering Richmond over the Pennsylvania lines because the Pennsylvania would not permit us to do so." . Kills Level Bridge. The statement made by Mr. StanIs interpreted to mean, by those familiar with the situation, that a level Main street bridge is out of the question. , As long as the railroad maintains is present grade, it would be necesPROBES STATUS OF JAP ISSUE WITH CHINESE WASHINGTON, Sept. 13. Official admission by the . Japanese government of the demands made on China that Japanese military officials be put at the head of certain Chinese communities, though pronounced by Japan not to be threatening the soverlgnty of China, has stined the state department to further!" Investigation of the Far East situation. - --"-- The investigation, officials say, may result in .Japan's never taking- charge of the China's concessions even if J they are made, throuen fear of displeasing the United States. Minister Rinach in Peking, an American consul in Mongolia and Manchuria ; have been Instructed to continue examining the situation and to report the effects the granting of the demands would have in China. State department officials admit that the United States cannot rest the question of Japan's promise of lot disturbing China's soverlgnty and farther investigations may cause this jovernment to take an entirely dif.'erent view than that of Japan. BLISS RAISES NO OBJECTIONS TO PATROL PLAN NEW LONDON, Conn., Sept. 13. The last word on present border con dltions and a number of suggestions for the protection of the International boundary were laid before the American and Mexican commissioners here today. General Tasker H. Bliss, assistant chief of staff of the army, presented to the commission the observations of his recent inspection trip. General Bliss advanced no objection to 'the general scheme about agreed upon by the commission for the withdrawal of the Pershing column. He urged, however, that a considerable portion of American troops be employed In police duty along the border, with the right granted by the Mex lean government to pursue into Mex ico bands of raiders who crossed into the American border states and then souKht refuge in their own land. Twenty miles, General Bliss be lieved, would be sufficient for a zone of this sort. He saw no reason for giving this same right to Mexican troops, except to pursue lawbreakers operating on the Mexican side who attempted to escape Dy crossing into American territory. Any other arrangement, he pointed out, might bring on serious conflicts of authority with the border states authorities. NEW LINER IS SUNK LONDON, Sept. 13. The new Dutch freight liner, Antwerpen, which was built at New Port News, Va., has been sunk, Lloyds announced , today. The steamer displaced 6,040 tons and was 460 feet long. The ship sailed from New York for London on Aug. 31. OUTLINE CAMPAIGN Plans for the Republican campaign in Henry county were made at New Castle last night. Judge D. W. Comstock of this city, candidate for congress, was one of the speakers. . Announcement was made following the meeting that the Henry county campaign would begin Tuesday night when Henry Lane Wilson, former amibassador, will discuss the Mexican (situation. , ,

sary. If a level bridge were erected, to provide a grade crossing. , County commissioners have several times been advised by legal authority that the , public utilities commission would never permit a grade railroad crossing over a bridge at Main street. Those who have expressed opinions on this question have based their judgment on precedents established In similar cases. In case a level bridge Is decided upon, it Is understood the C. & O. railroad would immediately file a restraining order with the public utilities commission to prevent the grade crossing. in order to avoid a grade railroad crossing, it would be necessary to erect a very high level bridge.

CASEMENT'S BODY HELD IN ENGLAND BERLIN, Sept. 13. According to Hamburg newspapers Roger Casement was buried at the side of a burglar at the Pentonville prison but later his relatives obtained permission to disinter the body and bury it in Ireland. As the coffin was being taken aboard a steamer at Glasgow, however, the police halted it and presented a decree of the British government that Casement's body should not be taken to Ireland until a year after the war ends. PEACE MOVES IN CAR STRIKE NEW YORK, Sept. 13. The Interborough Rapid Transit company today rejected the proposal of the public service commission that the traction strike on the elevated and subway lines be submitted to arbitration. The New York Railway companies controlling the surface lines also refused to accept arbitration. The two companies also served notice on the commission that hereafter no conferences would be held with officers of agents or members of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes. May Call on Governor The plans of the commission to effect peace having failed, other methods were taken under consideration and it was reported that Mayor Mitchell would ask Governor Whitman to call a special session of the legislature to pass a law making arbitration compulsory in all labor disputes. Violence in the traction strike broke out during the middle of the forenoon today and increased hourly. Early In the day dynamite was found In the Brooklyn section of the subway and led the police to believe that an attempt had been made to blow up thi tube. The most serious riot occurred at Fourth avenue and Twenty-third street when a crowd numbering 500 blocked the track and refused to allow a surface car to proceed. At a signal from the mob's leader the car was stormed and the motorman, conductor and two other employes dragged to the street. Police were rushed to the scene by automobile and the mob was dispersed after four arrests had been made. POUO CLOSES SCHOOL INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Sept. 13. The board of health today closed school No. 60 in the heart of the city's best residential district following the death of Olla Hughes Frame, of infantile paralysis. The child was stricken yesterday afternoon. She had been playing with other children. NGMINATED GOVERNOR PHOENIX, Ariz., Sept. 13. Governor Hunt has been re-nominated by Arizona Democrats according to all but complete returns today from yesterday's primaries. Republicans nominated Judge J. H. Kibbey for United States senator. These were the only contests of any note. M'BRIDGE NOMINATED SEATTLE,' Sept. 13. Washington Republicans nominated former Governor Henry McBridge, according to returns today. The Republican senatorial fight still is uncertain, although it is believed Miles Poindexter, the incumbent will again be named. He and his opponent are running neck and neck, and it may take the official count to decide a win-

MEET. FAILURE

FEDERAL INSPECTOR PROBES DRUG SALES TO HABITUAL USERS

Intimations of alleged operations of a so-called "morphine trust" in Richmond were given this morning when Federal Drug Inspector Long, of the state department, began to make rounds of inspection at local drug stores , and physicians' offices. Long would not say that his mission here was one other than to make a regular round of inspection of shops dealing with medicinal supplies, but it is understood that the inspector was sent here to investigate the actions of two Richmond physicians who are alleged to have made illegal disposal of the drug morphine. Mr. Long is today making the rounds of Richmond drug stores. GREEKS MAY PLUNGE IN WAR AT ONCE LONDON, Sept. 13. It was semiofficially stated here today that King Constantine would abandon his policy of neutrality for active participation in the war perhaps within forty-eight hours. , HASEMEIER OBTAINS $1,000 DONATION FOR v LIFE MEMBERSHIP Leaving Fort Wayne yesterday morning on his way to Indianapolis, Edward F. Hasemeier, president of the Indiana Sunday School association, met S. F. Bowser. A f3w hours later at the association executive meeting, Mr. Hasemeier announced that Mr. Bowser, had presented him with $1,000 the subscription .for the" fourth life membership. Under Mr. Hasemeier's direction a. campaign for an endow menV fund' "of 100,000" opened "hi June with one life membership. The general plan of the endowment was discussed at meeting, Mr. Hasemeier said, and while net specifically decided, it is probable that committees will be formed to visit every city in the state soon to solicit life memberships at $1,000 and other degrees of memberships at lower prices. Mr. Hasemeier Is preparing to announce in the Sunday schools here that a circulating library of Sunday school teachers' reference and instruction books will be opened in state headquarters, 823 Occidental building Indianapolis, as soon as 200 or 300 books can be collected and listed. A school of methods for Sunday school leaders will be held next August at Winona lake. FRANK PROSECUTOR LEADS FOR GOVERNOR ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 13. Hugh M. Dorsey, prosecutor in the famous Frank case, has been swept into the governor's chair by what appears this morning to be a veritable landslide. Dorsey will go into the Democratic convention with 260 votes, or 69 more than necessary to nominate. Governor Harris, Dorsey's nearest opponent has 98 votes, Dr. Hardman, 10, and Judge Pottle, six. Dorsey carried Fulton county, (Atlanta), by 1,483. The remainder of the state nominations will go to the present incumbents with the exception of J. D. Price commissioner of agriculture, who is leading J. J. Brown for that place.

FRENCH RENEW DRIVE; DRAW NEARER PERONNE

PARIS, Sept. 13. Continuing their renewed offensive north of the Somme river, French troops have approached closer to Peronne and cut the German roads between that city and Combles. Today's war office communique anWeather Forecast For Indiana by the United States Weather Bureau Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday. Temperature Today Noon .... 81 Yesterday Maximum . i 83 Minimum 63 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday. Light south winds, becoming variable. General Conditions The rain storm an1 cool wave are breaking up. Rain fell in Springfield, 111., with an inch of rainfall in other places along the Mississippi. Generally fair in far west. Storm over the south Atlantio states Is moving slowly north toward the southeast states.

MUELLER CAN COLLECT PAY FOR HIS PLANS

"In case it is decided to repair the present Main street bridge instead of building a new one, Engineer Mueller can force the county to pay him for all plans which he has made," County Attorney Gus Hoelscber said today. Although under the contract, Mueller was to receive his pay after the contract for. the bridge is let, he could demand compensation immediately in case the county broke the compact by deciding not to build a new bridge. In temporary plans, Mueller has drawn two types of level bridges, and upon the final order of the commissioners, he has completed detailed plans and estimates for a slanting Main 6treet bridge. CITY PREPARES TO FILE APPEAL ON GAS RATES It is quite probable that within a short time the city of Richmond will appeal to the Wayne circuit court the order of the Indiana Public Utilities Commission, promulgated last Saturday, establish a 70-cent minimum gas rate for Richmond, an increase of 30 cents over the former minimum charge The question was thoroughly considered last night at a meeting of city officers, Mayor Robbins, City Attorney Bond, President Bavis of the board of public works and two members of the council committee on public utilities, Frank Waidele and Harry Steinbrink. "If an investigation to be made by Mr. Bond shows that the city has good grounds on which to base an appeal of the commission's order, then an appeal will , be taken," Mayor Robbins said today. ."Another meeting will be held in a short time and Mr. Bond will then report the results of his investigations." The city has-aixty days in which to file an appeal.

FUTURE GERMAN COURSE HINGES ON CONFERENCE

BERLIN, Sept. 13. All Germany is awaiting with keenest interest the outcome of the great war council being held by the Kaiser at Eastern Army Headquarters, which Archduke Karl today was reported to have joined. Others with the Kaiser, are Czar Ferdinand of Bulgaria, Enver Pasha, Turkish minister of war, and Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg. Conference is Weighty. The council is of vital interest to Germany because It is believed that upon it depends the economic as well as the military welfare of the Teutonic allies. It is understood that the Kaiser and his associates are consid ering the conservation of food sup plies and similar steps as well as military problems. The matter of food is a serious one in Germany and more so among her allies, Austria-Hungary, Turkey and Bulgaria. , The council, it is said, is concerned mainly with plans for the winter campaign in the east. It is conceded that there will be much fighting on the eastern front during the winter, which is always severe and long in the Balkans. The economic conditions within the countries are being taken up by the nounces the capture of Bouchavesnes and L'Abbe woods. The French are meeting with desperate resistance from the troops of Crown Prince Rupprecbt of Bavaria. The Teutons are bringing up heavy reinforcements, but these have been unable to stay the French advance. SUES G. O. P. CLUB TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Sept. 13. The McKinley club, one of the leading Republican organizations of the county, has been made defendant in a proceeding in which possession is demanded of the club rooms. The suit was . brought by a .Democratic attorney In behalf of a Progressive client Non-payment of rent is ' alleged. ITALIANS OPEN NEW OFFENSIVE DRIVE PARIS, Sept. 13. Italian troops sent to the Balkans have taken the offensive, according to a disptach from Salonika, and are engaged in battle with the Bulgarians.

FORM NEW CABINET UNDER FIRM FRIEND OF ENTENTE POWERS

ATHENS, Sept. 13. King Constantine today requested M. Dimitrakopoulos to form a new cabinet. He agreed to undertake the task. Dimitrakepoulos is a firm friend of the entente powers, but his selection as premier has caused great surprise. It has been agreed in the ministerial crisis the king would again turn to M. Venizelos.; ILLINOIS CITIZENS ' NOMINATE TICKETS FOR FALL ELECTION CHICAGO, Sept. 13. With the issue clouded in uncertainty except in a few instances, voters of Illinois went to the polls today to nominate two entire state "tickets from governor down, twenty-seven members of congress and a host of smaller officials. The weather was clear and cool, promising to bring out a heavy downstate vote, about which ail candidates are dubious. The primaries gave early Indications of developing "excitement" before the polls close at 5 p. m. Seldom in Illinois history has a primary campaign been waged more fiercely than this. Factional rows feature practically every contest in Chicago and Cook county and are numerous in downstate districts, according to reports. Around the Republican gubernatorial situation, the battle wages particularly bitterly. Three candidates are in the field Colonel Frank L. Smith, Frank O. Lowden and Morton D. Hull and none but the most bitter partisan cared to express an opinion today as to the outcome. HOLD FIRST CONFERENCE The first quarterly conference of the city prUnamy Sabbath school superintendents will , be . held In the primary department room of the First Presbyterian church, corner Tenth and North'A' streefg, Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock. council, as well as the matter of food and heavy clothing for the armies. Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg will announce the result of the conference when he makes his opening speech in the reichstag on September 28. t G O. P. HOLDS NIGHT GLASS FOR WORKERS Republican party workers, precinct committeemen of the county central committee, will attend "night school' at the court house this evening. The teacher will be Harry S. New of Indianapolis, a candidate for United States senator. Mr. New Will instruct the committeemen in the work which will be expected of them during the campaign and there will be a general discussion of party problems. Judge D. W. Cornstock, candidate for representative in congress, will also attend the meeting and speak to the party workers. The meeting will be called to orden at 7:30. A large attendance 1b anticipated. This afternoon Mr. New addressed the precinct committeemen of Union county at Liberty. The itinerary of Charles E. Hughes, Republican presidential nominee, the first day of his tour through Indiana, Thursday, September 21, ending with a night meeting in Richmond, was received here today. It is as follows: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Arrive. Leave. Monon ..... 8:30 a. m. 8:45 a. m. Lafayette . . 9:50 a. m. 11:00 a. m. Delphi 11:24 a. m. 11:40 a. m. Logansport . 12:10 p. m. 12:30 p. m. Peru 12:55 p. m. 1:15 p m. Wabash .... 1:40 p. m. 2:00 p. m. Huntington . 2:25 p. m. 2:45 p. m. Fort, Wayne 3:15 p.m. 4:25 p.m. Decatur .... 5:20 p. m. 5:35 p. m. Portland.... 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Winchester . 7:05 p. m. 7:20 p. m Richmond .. 8:05 p. m. RUSHES TO BEDSIDE NEW LONDON, Conn., Sept. 13 President and Mrs. Wilson left here at 6 a. m. today on the yacht Mayflower for Long Branch. The death of the president's sister, Mrs. Annie M. Howe, is believed to be only a matter of hours, but he was Informed that his presence would b of no further help..

DOCKHOFF WILL ATTEMPT TO FORCE CITY TO MEET COST OF BRIDGE REPAIR

William Bockhoff, it was definitely learned today, expects to compel the city to pay for repair work necessary to make the old Main, street bridge safe for light traffic. Although Mr. Bockhoff will not make known the name of the engineer whom he will bring here, he said that the man would be here within the next two days to start the investigation. Will Appear Before Board After the engineer has completed his survey the report on the cost of repairs will be presented to the board of public works. Mr. Bockhoff will then make a plea that the city pay for the repairs on the ground that as soon as the old bridge was built at the expense of the county about twenty years ago it was given to the city with the understanding that the city bear the cost of all necessary repairs. Gus Hoelscher, county attorney, has found that the expense of repairing the bridge can be borne either by the city or the county. Forecasting Mr. Bockhoff's next move, Attorney Hoelschel asked Mayor Robbins last Saturday if the city would be willing to bear the costs of repairing the bridge if it could be proven that it was the city's place and duty to do so. City Can Not Meet Cost "Mr. Hoelscher, it is useless for me to tell you that the city Is in no condition to bear such expenses. The DYNAMITES FISH; HELDJY STATE Charged with having dynamited fish, Ulysses -Moorman, a resident of Fountain City, Ind., was arrested today on warrants sworn out by deputy stat game wardens, John Bravey and T. Sullivan. After being brought to Richmond Moorman was released on $300 bond. It is charged that one night last month Moorman dynamited the creek at Nolan's Fork, New Garden township, and destroyed a large number of fish, many of them being young bass with which the creek had been stocked by the state. There are three people who claim to have witnessed the dynamiting and the game wardens were informed by one witness that Moorman had threatened them with violence if they reported his act to the authorities. The crime Moorman is charged with is regarded a serious offense by the state, the minimum fine on conviction of such crime being $2E0. JUDGE FOX READY TO ACT ON APPEAL Judge Fox announced today that he would try the Evans appeal for damages to property due to the opening of South G street as soon as he was requested to do so by City Attorney Bond. Although the complaint was filed some time ago, it has never been brought before Judge Fox and the city has not filed its answer. The South Side Improvement association will ask the city attorney to take up the judge's offer and get the appeal out of the way as soon as possible. BABY WINNERS TO BE NAMED Winners of the Richmond Better Baby contest will be announced Saturday, Miss Lillian Mahin, city visiting nurse, said today. The committee will finish its work of summing up the averages this afternoon. Tomorrow and Friday will be spent in making re-examinations of the highest scorers. All places will be won by small margins. Not ' a single baby has been found which is far superior to the others. None of the babies examined received low scores. All were top notchers. . "

MARGARET SMITH HOME WANTS FURNITURE FOR NEW ADDITION

Improvements to the Margaret Smith Home for Aged Women have been nearly completed and a request has been issued by the managers of the institution for furniture and carpets for an addition which will increase the capacity almost 50 per cent A cottage has been added in the rear of the home on North Seventeenth street to accommodate six women who are on the waiting list Among the number of improvements is a sun parlor which has been built between the home and ' the cottage, connecting the two buildings. A uni

city Is in favor of a new bridge. It has no money and could not pay for the repairs," Mayor Robbins replied. In his plan of repair, Mr. Bockhoff makes no provision for the street car and interurban lines. The letter which he had President Kelly write to Professor Hatt concerned only the opening of the bridge for light traffic. No reply has yet been received from Professor Hatt. Mr. Bockhoff has a copy made of the repair report which Professor Hatt made at the close of his investigation a year ago and which is at present on file at the .county auditor's "office.

BERLIN ADMITS FURTHER LOSSES ON SOMME LINE BERLIN, Sept 13 Another local reverse for German troops on the Somme front is admitted in today's war office report. It states that French troops have succeeded in penerating a fortified village between Hombolds and Perone. The report of operations in the western sector follows: Front of the Crown Prince of Bavaria: Fighting of violence north of the Somme has re-commenced. There was heavy fighting near Hombolds. The French made some gains. Artillery duels are in progress. Front of the German Crown Prince: On the right bank of the Meuse, French attacks failed. - - . . ; CASTING BREAKS CAUSING WRECK QUEBEC, Sept 13. Falling of a casting was responsible for the disaster on Monday when the central span of the new bridge across the St Lawrence collapsed, it was officially stated today. After a thorough investigation the St Lawrence and Dominion Bridge company issued a statement iORY OWNERS HOLD CONVENTION AT LOCAL HOTEL About twenty-five laundry owners, members of the Central Indiana Laundry Owners' association gathered at the Westcott hotel for the opening session of their monthly convention at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The association held the meeting here this month upon the invitation of the Richmond Union and Home laundries. Several representatives of laundry machinery factories were present at the meeting and explained the latest inventions which their companies have to offer. This evening a large banquet will be held, and the meeting will adjourn after a short business session this evening. GRAND JURY MEETS FOR THIRD SESSION What's to come before the Grand Jury? It has finished its inspection of the county institutions and met yesterday afternoon to complete the report This annual inspection business is out of the way, yet Will Reller, prosecuting attorney, announced today that the grand Jury will be in sessiou all day tomorrow. THREE MEN INJURED NEW YORK, Sept. 13. Three men were slightly injured in a fire which destroyed the Depew house built in 1847, and four other buildings on Glen Island, a pleasure resort near this city, today. The loss was $50,000. versal heating system has been Installed in the new parts. General changes heve been made in the surroundings to Improve facilities ; for caring for the increased number of women. - Mrs. Elizabeth M. Hlbberd, president, and Mrs. Josephine S. G. Charles, secretary, of the Board of Women Managers,' have asked for bureaus, washstands, tables, chairs and rugs. No bedsteads will be accepted. Arrangements heve been made to collect donations which are offered by telephone. ' "