Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 263, 21 September 1916 — Page 1
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HUGHES IH FINE SPIRIT OPENS TOUR OF INDIANA WITH SPEECH AT tl
MONON, Ind., Sept 21. Charles Evans Hughes invaded Indiana -the nation's 1916 political battleground, today on the third lap of his campaign through the middle-west. Indiana, with two vice-presidential and one presidential candidate this year, and a delicate situation as regards the Republican-Progressive situation, promises to be a pivotal state, and Governor Hughes will devote three days to carrying the gospel of unity and Republicanism to its voters. Monon was the first stop a 15 minute one, and then the special moved on to Lafayette, where an hour's halt was made. Delphi, Logansport, Peru, Wabash, Huntington, Decatur, Portland, and Winchester follow in the order named. The strenuous day will wind up with a mass meeting at Richmond tonight.
Voice In Good Shape. Governor Hughe has withstood the rigors of the last two arduous days remarkably well. His throat, which gave him some trouble on his first tour, has become hardened to thealmost constant speaking, and he anticipates little trouble from now on. Indiana Is politically In a turmoil. It Is the native state of Vice President Marshall and of Charles W. Fairbanks, Mr. Hughes' running mate. In addition, it has this year J. Frank Hanly, the Prohibition presidential nominee, and the Republicans and Progressives ars so situated that they require deliContinued On Page Twelve. RICHMOND GAS SELLS IN OHIO FOR 30 CENTS ; INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Sept. 21. An ' Interesting commentary on the recent action of th,Q .publlq. service commis- ' sion of Indiana in permitting the ' Richmond Light, Heat & Power Company to increase its rates for natural Igas supplied to domestic consumers In Richmond' from 40 cents a 1,000 cubic feet to -70 cents net a. 1,000 cubic feet has been found . in . the action of the committee, on .light, of .the Cincinnati city council. . .Its. report, in which an advisory. committee of representatives of commercial and other organization joined,, urged that an ordinance be passed by the council raising the price for natural . gas in Cincinnati from 30 cents net a 1,000 cubic feet, Continued -on Page Three GAS COMPANY CUTS OVERHEAD COST TO BONE City officials were informed today that an order had been received from general offices in New York by N. H. Johnson, manager of . the Richmond Light. Heat & Power company, to cut down the company's "overhead" expenses to the bone. This report substantiated the contention advanced by the administration before the Indiana Public Utilities commission during the gas rate hearing that the Light, Heat & Power company had been operating for some time at an unnecessary expense and that if the company's operating expenses were trimmed down to a normal basis a minimum gas rate not exceeding fifty cents would be sufficient to proV ide reasonable profits for the company. Says Payroll "Padded" City Attorney Bond " in his arguments before the commission asserted that the company had been operating at an expense of at least $15,000 a year more than required to conduct its business and insisted that this policy was alone to blame for the failure of the company to show a fair return upon the Investment. The city attorney informed the commission that the Light, Heat & Power company's payroll was "paddtd" and, it is understood, the order just issued from .the general offices in New York requires a decided reduction in the L. H. & P.'s payroll. " With a minimum gas rate of 70 cents and operating expenses again reduced to a normal basis city officials contend that the company's profits the insuing year will be much greater than had been anticipated by the state commission. SENDS OUT APPEALS One-half bushel of letters was sent out today by Albert Chamness, county treasurer, to people who are delinquent in the payment of ' their raxes. The letters make a plea for ihem to pay up.
CO. P. EAGER TO HEAR HUGHES SPEAK INDIANAPOLIS. Ind., Sept. 21 At last, Charles E. Hughes is abroad in Indiana, and Republicans are in a happy frame of mind as a result They believe that the coming of Hughes at this particular time is properly timed, and that it will do a world of good to their cause in the state. While Republicans have been thoroughly organized In Indiana for many months and have been carrying on their campaign with intense energy and vigor, there is yet much to be done, and the coming of Hughes will give the campaign a fresh start that ii is agureu iua.i uie voiers oi inaiJ Continued on Page Three WILSON REFUSES TO TAKE STUMP BUT WILL SPEAK SHADOW LAWN, Long Branch, N. J., Sept. 21. Out of friendship for William F. McCombs, his campaign manager, in 1912, and Judge Samuel Seabury, President Wilson has about definitely decided to make at least two speeches in New York during the campaign. One of these speeches probably will be made in New York City and the other at some point up state, yet to be decided on. The president has made It plain to his advisers that his trip to New York state will not be in the nature of a stumping tour. He is as determined as ever that he will not "take the stump." He holds to the general belief that It is below the dignity of the office for the president to make stump speeches in behalf of his reelection. SERBIANS GAIN IN NEW DRIVE NEAR SALONIKA PARIS. Sept. 21. Substantial gains by the French and Serbians in the fighting in Salonika and repulse of the Bulgarians was reported today by the French war office. A violent counter-attack by the Bulgarians on Kaimakealan was repulsed. A vigorous counter-offensive by the Serbians succeeded in driving out the Bulgarians who had penetrated as far as Bores. The French made a gain of five kilometers to the west of Pizoder. Weather Forecast For Indiana by the United States Weather Bureau Fair tonight and Friday. Cooler tonight. Temperature Today Noon 70' Yesterday ' Maximum 72 Minimum 36 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Fair tonight and Friday. Cool wave win arrive before tonight. General Conditions The storm over southern Canada has moved suddenly southward and has caused local showers in Indiana and Ohio. Cool wave is following it and will arrive before tonight. The weather will be fair the rest of the week.
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'I II II PREPARE STAND AGAINST ALLIES BEFORE MONASTIC LONDON, Sept. ; 21. Bulgarians retreating before the allied forces on the Macedonian front are preparing for a great battle before Monastir. Dispatches today, told of preparations being made by the Bulgarians to put up a stubborn defense of the city. The Bulgarians retreating all along the line are endeavoring to form new lines by entrenching. The Servians anticipated this . move and are harrassing the retreating forces continually. . BULGAHS REPULSE COUNTER ATTACKS SOPHIA, Sept. 21. Bulgarian counter attacks threw back , the allied forces in ' Macedonia, the war office announced - today. The enemy suffered heavy losses and many prisoners were taken. In Dobrudja the . battle is being fought with great stubbornness. ,r
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HARRINGTON HEARS VIEWS Of DOTH SIDES IN GONTROVERSY OVER MAIN STREET SPAN
-r-r-:- j "The main issue inthe bridge, question, that of how.to influence theC. & O. railroad to' change its tracksf in case a level Main street, bridge wre erected, . is yet unsolved," said ' J. Harrington," Kansas City bridge expett, to the county commissioners late yesterday. - -,-., : This remark was made at the closj of the citizens' meeting with the com-i missioners when representatives , ; of
every faction Interested in the type of cause-with its increase in business, the bridge presented their arguments.- C. & O. surely will not want always to "It is not'a case of stubbornness on have to put ur with the present conthe part of the C. & O. railroad," Mr.' 'itious. Harrington said. "A change in their 'I will ask tie railroad officials if grade through Richmond, presents a ItLV are planning any change. That
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COLORS FOR BABY CLOTHES CAUSE DISPUTE AND LEAD OFFICIALS! DEEP ENIGMA
Mrs. Marie Hicks, 105 North Fourth street, and Mrs. Corrine Cook, 36 North Seventh street, were discussing color schemes for baby dresses while in a restaurant where they are employed, and, incidentally, Mrs. Cook made the positive assertion that baby girls should wear blue. "You are mistaken," said Mrs. Hicks. "Blue is the color - for boy Labies; pink for girls." "I'll bet a dollar you are wrong," said Mrs. Cook, and Mrs. Hicks took the bet. It was agreed that inquiries should be made at six stores where baby garments are. sold and the majority of these decisions would determine the winnere of the dollar. However, three baby fashion experts ruled that blue was for baby girls and three others decided in favor of pink. Then Mrs. Hicks and Mrs. Cook took their dispute to the city missionary, Mrs. Elizabeth Candler. Gives New Version.' "Color . schemes for babies depend j entirely upon the child s complexion," said Mrs. Candler, very ' firmly. But serious problem because of the grade which already exists and because of the. numerous curves in the road. - It is usually" the .case that a . railroad is willing to change Its' right-a-way only when it does not cost it anything. . Study Road Conditions. "Without doubt, the railroad engineers are at present studying out methods by-which their present route through, the , city can be changed ' be-
sr ... d A II II am ii II her ruling did not determine the winner of the dollar, so the disputants carried their case to a newspaper office. Quite patiently did the young woContinued On Page Five. WEATHER PREVENTS EXTENSIVE FIGHTING IN SOUK TRENCH PARIS, Sept. 21. Continuing their attacks against German positions in the Verdun, sector, the French forces I i . i . . . uave capmrea iwo . enemy irenca elements at Thiaumont and have advanced their positions 100 yards in the Apremont forest. , There is a lull in operations on both sides of the Sorame, due to the bad weather prevailing. . ,; is all I can do , They can answer me or not as: they please.' " I would say that, there is indeed a lax administration in charge of the road if they have not had thoroughly ' Investigated the possibilities of moving the. main tracks to the west side of the : rt ver. The switches in this case would have to continue . the ' same' as they do now and provisions would have, to be made in the bridge to accommodate a spur of the railroad to extend to. the South Side factories.". - j. -. Studies Whole Situation. , . Mr. . Harrington, . explained that he came-here at the request' of the com- " Continued on Page Three
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G. 0. P. OF SIXTH DISTRICT C0L1JG TO PARTICIPATE If GREAT PARTY RALLY
, Crowds of enthusiastic Republicans from all oyer the Sixth Indiana district and from various parts of western Ohio began to pour into Richmond this afternoon for the purpose of attending the meeting to be addressed this evening by Governor Hughes, Republican presidential nominee, at the coliseum. Late this afternoon a fleet of forty automobiles from Connersville will arrive in Richmond, bringing over 200 Fayette county party workers. A large New Castle delegation will arrive about the same time with a drum corps and glee club. Between two and three hundred Preble county, Ohio, Republicans are going to assist in the celebration. Even from Shelby viDe, the extreme western end of the Sixth district, a large delegation will be in attendance.
ASSASSIN FAILS TO KILL PREMIER LONDON, Sept. 21. An attempt by a German military attache to assassinate former premier Venizelos of Greece failed, says a Central News dispatch from Rome. The dispatch adds that King Constantino is practically a prisoner in his palace, two lines of trenches having been dug on the front of the king's residence.
FRIENDS RENEW PROTEST AGAINST WAR IN WORLD AND CIILITM SPIRIT
Friends at' Indiana Yearly meeting were aroused today for international peace as the society has never been impressed before by three epistles from Great Britain and a summarized epistle from 13 American yearly meetings in which the dominant and principal note was peace. A general spread of sentiment in favor of removing bonds of race and creed to join and work for a common good was expressed in the correspondence read this morning. American Friends deplored the "wave of preparedness sentiment apparently sweeping over our country." The necessity for concerted action was expressed repeatedly. Persecution Is Repeated. In the London Yearly meeting epistle was the message: "We cannot forget that in your country a policy of military preparedness Is now on foot and you are in danger of being drawn into the very vortex of militarism." The epistle declared the persecution of Friends in history is being repeated during the war. "Hundreds of young men are enduring the pain and humiliation of being despised by their fellow men for conscience sake. Some are in prisons
COMMITTEES GET $10,000 MAKING $41,650 TOTAL
Almost $10,000 was added to the proposed $100,000 fund by the "Greater Richmond" committee this morning, and the grand total now stands at LOCAL WOMEN TO OCCUPY BOX The Westcott hotel tonight will be the headquarters of the national Republican organization. A suite of three rooms has been reserved for Governor and Mrs. Hughes and three other rooms have been engaged for members of the Hughes' party. . The Republican state committee will also engage rooms. A box has been reserved at the coliseum for Mrs. Hughes and members of the governor's party. Mrs. William Dudley Foulke, Mrs. Charles E, Shiveley, Mrs. J. A. Carr, Mrs. A. M. Gardner,Mrs. W. F. Starr, Mrs. Paul Cornstock and Mrs. D. W, Comstock, will receive , Mrs. Hughes, and attend the coliseum meeting wit her. .-. PASSES UP RELATIVES NEW. YORK, Sept. 21. Cutting oJT her kin with one cent each because "from them she received not a single kindness in fifty ' years," the will of Miss Anna K. Gilman gives $1,000,000 to "worthy executrices," who are strangers. . . ,
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Oittrict Chairman Bosaert of Liber ty, will arrive this afternoon and will bring with him a hundred or more Union county Republicans. Rush county will be well represented and quite a number of Franklin and Hancock county party workers have arranged to participate In the rally. Nearly all the visiting delegation will be in Richmond in time to participate in the torchlight parade, which is to precede the coliseum meeting. This parade will start to move from Fourth and Main streets at 7 o'clock. The coliseum has been handsomely decorated for the Hughes meeting and it is expected It will be thronged by the largest crowd in its history. and others are In military camps. We who are at home feel that such endurance makes history. Here we are helping to relieve the needs of interned aliens and have given succor to the sick and wounded." The epistulary communications have Continued On Page Nine." POSTPONE ACTIVITY UNTIL APPEAL ENDS Symbolism and music will play prominent parts in the Centennial celebration to be given in connection with the Fall Festival celebration, the week of October 16. Characters represent the historic peresonages of Wayne county during the most important periods will occupy the center of the stage, however. At the meeting of the Festival committee last night It was decided that little would be done owards the Fall Festival celebration until after tha close of the Industrial Development capital raising campaign. $41,650. Less than 200 persons and corporations have subscribed to this entire amount, which shows the splendid average that is being maintained. Practically all of today's subscriptions came from Individuals or the more modest firms. Yesterday the big total came largely from subscriptions of $1,000 or more. There are many such subscriptions still expected during the campaign, but they were not closed up today. ' The reports of committees were as follows: Com. 1. Howard A. Dill, chairman.! 2. J. F. Hornaday, chairman. 3. D. N. Elmer, chairman.... 4. E. R. Lemon, chairman... 5. C. H. Kramer, chairman.. 6. O. G. Murray, chairman... 7. Dr. W. W. Zimmerman, chairman 8. Jesse Bailey, chairman... 9. Fred J. Bartel, chairman.. 10. Dr. Chas. S. Bond, chairman 11. W. H. Bartel, chairman... 12. C. B. Beck, chairman 13. Will Meerhoff, chairman.. 14. John J. Getz, chairman... Extra Special George H. , Knollenberg, chairman. ... Campaign Special J. M. today 425 10O 775 350 250 ESO 1,100 635 300 I 200i 580 550 41 30Q 500 - Lontz, chairman 2,67tf $ 9,725 $31,925 $41,650i First day's total
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