Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 292, 25 October 1916 — Page 1

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OF 0. A. R. Patriotism, as translated in preparedness, is the keynote of the National Society of he Daughters of the American Revolution as given by Mrs. William dimming Story, of New York, president general of the D. A. It., last night at the opening meeting of the state convention in high school auditorium. Three national officers were on the program with the state regent, viceregent and chaplain and the Richmond regent. The attendance was almost 400 persons, many of whom attended a reception In the art gallery later. There were 20 prominent D. A. R. members In the receiving line. There 'was no reference to Secretary of War Baker's statement recently in which he compared continental army soldiers of the American revoluITALY FORCES PEOPLE TO FLEE FROM TRIESTE ZURICH, Oct. 25. Trieste, chief object of 'the Italians on the Istrian peninsula, is being evacuated by the civilian population, according to a dispatch to the Stefani News Agency toil;: y. Many residents of the city have already reached Switzerland. Persons in tliis and other Swiss cities have received word from relatives in Trieste th?t the military authorities, fearing a battle there such as took place at Gorlzia, have ordered all the civilians to leave. N SUBWAY IS STATION KILLS TWO .nv.' YORK, Oct. 25. Two persons v are Injured and the station at One ! kindred and Tenth street was wrecki by the explosion of a dynamite onb in the subway today. A south-bound train had left the t tation just two minutes before the fx'iloslon and the platform was dei f rted, otherwise there probably would have been heavy loss of life. Just how the bomb was placed i3 rot known by the police. It is be1 It veil that the person who planted tne infernal machine boarded the train that left immediately before the explosion. 1 The frhoek was so great that In rpector Owen Kagan, of the bureau nf combustibles, said that there may have been more than one bomb. The explosion could be heard for a mile. The subway strike is still in effect nd detectives are investigating the posibllity that a strike sympathizer may have planted the bomb. The force of the explosion ripped e. great hole in the road bed and curved the rails two inches out of plumb. All of the tiling in the station was hhi tiered as well as the glass in the )': cu the street and the ticket - under the ground. FRENCH HOLD LINES TAKEN IN OFFENSIVE PARIS. Oct. 25. Violent fighting was in progress all night on the Verdun front with the Germans trying to recover the ground they lost to the French east of the Meuse on Tuesday. Countr attacks were driven home by the Germans at Haudromont quarries and in the Danloop sector but all were repulsed, the war olfice stated. The official report says that the French held all the ground they gained in their big offensive movement. AMERICAN MARINES KILLED IN BATTLE WITH ISLAND BAND WASHINGTON, Oct. 25. Colonel J. 11. Pendelton, commanding American marines in Santo Domingo City reported to the navy department today that Captain W. W. Low and Sergeant Atwood of the marine corps were the American officers killed yesterday in a fight with bandits in the interior of Santo Domingo. Raymon Baptista, the bandit leader, was killed. PAY $8,909 TAXES Taxes collected at the county treasurer's office, Monday amounted to !8.909.49.

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C0MTI0 tion and the bandits of Villa in Mexico. The evasion of the topic, which has excited great protest in the ranks of the society, was questioned todayby many members. Expect Decisive Action Several members expressed the opinion today that the national board in Washington will take decisive action against Baker after election, either demanding a retraction or an Continued On Page Five. GARRANZA FORCES MOVE NORTHWARD TO ENGAGE VILLA WASHINGTON, Oct. 25. General Funston today officially reported to the war department that Mexican defacto troops were marching from Parral in southern Chihuahua state to the north to attack Villistas around Chihuahua. No official information was contained in the dispatch concerning engagements already fought by the opposing factions. INVENTORY FILED In the inventory filed in the circuit court today, the property belonging to Mary E. Jackson, insane, Cambridge City, is valued at $2,425. She is the widow of the late John Jackson. Harry Peters has been appointed administrator.

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MISS MARGUERITE CAPEJ2TOH 5 MISS HAKf FAHtfESlOCK .. . - v?: &-!t&E9Y:gi . . Diplomatic social circles have been deeply stirred and the neutrality so carefully maintained among the diplomatic set by Secretary of State Lansing and Mrs. Lansing threatens to topple over and crash to the ground as a result of the visit paid by Miss Marguerite Caperton, daughter of Rear-Admiral Caperton and Miss Mary Fahnestock to the German submarine U-53 when that craft lay at Newport. Maintaining a carefully balanced neutrality In diplomatic circles has been

a very difficult problem. Almost all of the diplomats, not directly connected with any of the belligerent nations, have sympathies one way or another and

many embarrassing situations have been encountered by the Secretary of State in arranging social functions. When news of the visit of the two young society women leaked out, many of the pro-Ally matrons of the diplomatic set took indignant exception. It is believed by some, however, that the diplomatic and social indiscretion of Miss

Fahnestock, at least, will be overlooked in view of the fact that she has been very generous in contributing to the International Red Cross, Belgian Relief and the Fund for French War Orphans. The case of Miss Caperton, however, is regarded more seriously in view of the fact that her father is a Rear-Admiral on active service.

1,080 DIE IN RIOT GENEVA, Oct. 25. At least 1,000 Atistro-Hiingarian soldiers have been killed in an uprising in Montenegro, says a dispatch received here today. FORM NEW CABINET BERNE, Oct. 25. The formation of a new Austrian cabinet was discussed at a conference between Emperor Francis Joseph and Prince von Hohen-lohe-Schillingsfurst on Tuesday, it is said in a dispatch from Vienna today. There has been no word yet from Vienna that the resignation of the cabinet headed by the late Count Stuergkh has been accepted.

TEUTONS CONTINUE GAINS ALONG EASTERN FRONT

BERLIN, Oct 25. An official announcement was made this afternoon of the capture of Cernavoda in Dobrudja by the army under Field Marshal Von Mackensen. The capture of this Important position was preceded by violent fighting. Several hours before the official announcement was made dispatches re

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Another victory has been gained on the northern boundary of Roumania. Austro-Germans. It gives the Teutons Central Roumania from the north.

IRS. STORY REFUSES TO MAKE COMMENTS

KER Mrs. William Cumming Story, of New York, president of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, refused last night to discuss Secretary of War Baker's statement that soldiers in the continental army during the revolution were "little better in some cases than Villa's bandits." She declared Baker's statement has now become a national political interest. "I cannot toucn on such things," said Mrs. Story. . "The Daughters of the American Revolution have kept together by avoiding dividing interests. It would take months to get an official opinion on the Baker statement from our 94,000 members." V'lLSON MAKES FINAL SWING F CAMPAIGN WASHINGTON, Oct. 25. President Wilson left today on his last swing through the Middle West before election. He proposes to make it a "home run" as far as Ohio is concerned. With no less than four speeches scheduled for Cincinnati where he arrives tomorrow morning, the president will wind up his fight for re-election in a Republican stronghold which ' incidently is also a hotbed for Gernian-Atuericanism.

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The pass is now in the hands of the another gateway for the invasion of STATEMENT "Do D. A. R. members resent Baker's statement as an insult?" she was asked. D. A. R. Stands Neutral "I cannot discuss the subject. I am very much interested in it and every other live issue, but I must leave those to the individual members to discuss," she replied, "and I believe they should discuss them." She said the' important matters of national patriotic interest before the Continued On Page Seven. THUG ROOTED HEN FINNEY OFFERS FIGHT A highwayman attempted to rob Clarence Finney, proprietor of a Main street cafeteria, about midnight last night, at South Tenth and A street, as Finney and his wife were returning opportunity to attack the robber and succeeded in. putting him to flight. Finney had a considerable amount of money on his person, the cafeteria receipts for two days. Mrs. Finney kept perfectly cool all the time, permitting her husband to devote his entire attention to his assailant. "As we reached South Tenth and A streets a man with a handkerchief tied about his face stepped out from behind a tree and gruffly ordered m to put up my hands," Finney said to day. "I argued with the man for s Continued On Page Five. GREAT CROWD EXPECTED TO HEAR GLYNN Democratic leaders are anticipating an immense crowd will assemble in the Coliseum this evening to hear the address of one of the country's most brilliant orators, Martin Glynn, former governor of New York and chairman of the Democratic national convention held in St. Louis last June. Mr. Glynn will discuss the issues at length. campaign ISLAND IS BOMBARDED SALONIKI, Oct. 25 A German aviator- flying from Smyrna has bombarded the island of Chicos, it was announced today at allied headquarters. One person was killed and three injured. Chios is off the coast of Asia Minor. It is held by the British and French troops.

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D. A. R. DELEGATES FAVOR MRS. GAAR FOR NATIONAL PGST

MRS. WILLIAM W. GAAR Mrs. Wiliam Wallace Gaar, who ha3 been one of the leading members of the Richmond chapter and the state organization pf the Daughters of the American Revolution, for years, recentjjjyqjfog nationally prominent, wlTXi4lal..the unanimous endorsement of the Indiana convention here in her candidacy for treasurer general, according to many delegates. She will not only have the voted support of the state but the personal support of many prominent members who will work in the interests of her candidacy. Mrs. Gaar is closely connected with the national officers of the society. She is a close intimate friend of Mrs. William Cumming Story, president general and made a trip to the coast with her last year. HUSBAND AND WIFE DIE IN TWO DAYS HAGERSTOWN, Ind., Oct. 25. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bookout of Losantsville are dead, the victims of "milk sickness," a rare malady. Mr. Bookout is the son of James Bookout, who resides near Hagerstown. Drinking the milk of cows which had fed upon a poisonous weed caused the deaths of the two Losantsville people. The cattle which ate this weed also died. Mr. and Mrs. Bookout were buried Wednesday. Weather Forecast For Indiana by United States Weather Bureau Partly cloudy and colder tonight. Probably rain north east portion. Thursday rain. Colder east portion. Temperature Today Noon 49 Yesterday Maximum 05 Minimum ;!5 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Partly cloudy and colder tonight. Thursday probably fair and colder. General Conditions The western storm is moving rapidly and caused the rain of this morning. Cold wave covers the west. Temperatures near zero in Wyoming. Temperatures probably reach freezing point or below by tonight or Thursday. . .. .

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WATSON RALLY CREATES OLD TIME ENTHUSIASM IN MONSTER GATHERING

Perhaps the largest crowd ever to attend a Republican political meeting In Wayne county congested the Coliseum last night to hear an address delivered by James E. Watson, Republican candidate for United States senator. Quite a number of people were unable to gain admission to the big building. It was an enthusiastic as well as a large crowd. When Watson appeared upon the platform it was a signal for an unusual ovation and be was again cheered to the echo when he arose to 6peak. Parade Rouses Enthusiasm. Preceeding the meeting there was an old time political parade at least a mile in length. To the blare of bands, the throbbing roll of the druma ef numerous drum, corps over two thousand Republicans marched along Main street, giving vent to their enthusiasm with cheering a3 they waved their red-lights. Following the marchers came a fleet of ornamented automobiles. There were over one hundred automobiles in line. Delegations from practically ever county in the Sixth district were in tin? parading column and conspicuous hi the automobile division were the cars which brought four hundred Randolph county people to the rally to pay tribute to a former Randolph countv citizen, James E. Watson. There wib also a large delegation of Rush county THQRNBURG BABY GETS HIGH MARK IN COUNTY RACE High score in the Palladium's county perfect baby contest was registered by Helen Thornburg, the sixteen-montha-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Thornburg of Green township, who was scored at 97 per cent, in the report issued today by the judges. For second place two children tied with a standing of 96 per cent. They were: Harold Eugene Van Wert, 12months old child of Mr and Mrs. William Van Wert, of Hagerstown, and Jesse Eugene Bonsman, 9-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Bonsman, Hagerstown. Two other babies were given high scores of 95 points. There were Mary Katherine Fox, 9-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Fox of Hagerstown, and Mildred Juanita Hogue, 9-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lonie Hogue, Hagerstown. Striking features of the contest are that with the exception of the child which made the highest mark all of the children who registered over 95 per cent in the gradings were from Hagerstown. The girls led the boys all scoring much higher than the male entrants. VILLA BANDIT GANG CAMPS AT CHIHUAHUA SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 25. Villa's victorious bandits are encamped today five miles outside of Chihuahua City proper, according to reports to General Funston's headquarters here. In a dispatch to General Funston, General Pershing stated that "it is expected" that Villa will be in possession of the city within two days. His report was forwarded to Washington. GOMSTOGK SPEAKS AT POLE-RAISING Judge D. W. Comstock, Republican congressional nominee, delivered an address yesterday afternoon at a "poleraising" at Robinson's place, Fayette county. The flag was raised to the top of the pole by Mrs. Hackleman, aged 95 years and an enthusiastic Republican. Mrs. Hackleman is a relative of a fomus Union general in the Civil war, General Pleasant A. Hackleman, who was killed in battle. Judge Comstock this week has been in Rush and Fayette counties and he is greatly pleased with the political situation in those two counties. Ballot

Republicans. Mr. Watson resides In Rush county. A delegation of Pennsylvania railroad employes also attracted much attention from the thousands of spectators. Following the parade the marcher3 filed into the Coliseum and were proAided with seats in the gallery. Two pretty Winchester young women charmed the big crowd by their singing. They were accompanied by a Winchester orchestra and they Continued On Page Two.

HUGHES REJECTS SUPPORT OF ALL "HYPHENATES" NEW YORK, Oct. 25. Charles Evans Hughes has knocked the Democratic charges of "hyphenate" affiliations in a cocked hat. Such was the unanimous verdict of his friends and campaign managers today of the Republican candidate's three speeches yesterday in each of which he went emphatically on record as rejecting the support of "anyone who has any interest superior to the United States. Moreover, it was made clear today that Mr. Hughes proposes to drive home this point with equal force and conviction in every utterance he is to make between now and November 7 in behalf of his election. TRACTION HEADS ASK CONFERENCE WITH OFFICIALS "In raising its tracks along the National road, west . from the -Center township line,' the T.'H. I. & E. trac tion line is violating its franchise which Wayne county granted it and is laying itself liable to having to take its tracks off the road entirely," County Attorney Hoelscher said this morning. County Commissioner Doddridge, while in the city this morning said the company is pushing the work of raising its tracks rapidly and i3 not waiting for the decision of the Public Service Commission on the petition asking for permission to make the change. Officials of the company have sent word that they will come to Richmond Saturday to hold a conference with the commissioners. It is understood that the commissioners will be asked not to fight the company's petition for permission to raise the tracks when it comes before the Public Service Commission, at 10 o'clock, November 10. FILE APPRAISERS REPORT The appraiser's report for the estate of Christian Spidle was filed in the circuit court today. The total estate w as valued at $21,750.60. Of this. $10,025.65 is invested in government and gravel road bonds. WAR REVIEW FOR THE DAY More interest was divided between Roumania than Verdun. The menace of complete domination of Roumania by the German allies has been heightened by further victories for th-i armies of Field Marshal Von Mackensen and General Von Falkanhayn. These victories give the German allie3 two more gateways for the invasion of the interior of Roumania and a direct drive on Bucharest. The capture of Cernavoda was a particularly brilliant stroke. Thil city lies at the eastern end of th great twelve mile bridge across tho Danube. Details of the fall of th; city have not been received and it Is known not whether or not the Ronman ians destroyed the bridge before taking flight Conquest Is Complete. The conquest of Dobrudja by the Bulgarians, Germans and Turks is now complete. It gives them control of 6,000 square miles of Roumanian territory. Another mighty movement Is under way at Verdun but la contains less of dramatic interest than the campaign in Roumania, for in the latter area of operations the fate of a kingdom is at stake. Efforts were made throughout last night by the Germans to re-capture the ground they lost east of the Meus river but according to the French war office all were repulsed. The German official report admits the loss o"! ground at Verdun but the referenca to Fort Doumaunt Is not clear. It states that the French attack "until burning fort Doumaunt was gained". This may mean that the Germans burned the fort and then retreated or that It was set on fire by shells. On the Somme front bad weather i3 hindering the operations.