Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 36, 23 December 1916 — Page 1

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RIDES TO DEATH TRYING TO AID HIS NEIGHBORS When Jonathan White, aged 76, who resided on South E street, about a luarter of a mile east of South Twenty third street, saw the residence of his neighbor, John Simpson, South Twenty-third and E streets, In flames last evening he mounted a horse to hurry to his friend's aid and rode to his death. White rode bareback to the Simpson residence and on arriving there hurried into the house to assist in fighting the flames. A few minutes later he staggered out of the front door of the house and fell prostrate on the front lawn. He died before a physician arrived. An acute attack of heart trouble caused his death. The fire almost destroyed the frame addition to the Simpson residence and It is estimated that the damage done will amount to $800. Considerable damage by water and chemicals was

done to the brick section of the resi donee. Effective work was done by Chief Miller and his firemen, who were greatly handicapped in fighting the blaze because of the low water presim. The loss is partially covered by Insurance. It Is believed the fire originated from an overheated stove. Mr. White was a member of one of Wayne county's pioneer families. He was the only surviving child of Squire and Mrs. White of Whitewater, both of whom died several years ago. Mr. White engaged in farming for a number of years but retired from active work some time ago. He is survived by his wife and three children, McClelland White, Wayne township farmer, Mrs. Albert Anderson and Mrs. Gertrude St. John, Indianapolis. FOR 1917 SUPPLIES Contracts for 1917 supplies for county officials and county institutions let by commissioners today amounted to $3009.41. This does not Include a contract for supplies for the Jail and Home of the Friendless. The 1916 contracts for all supplies amounted to $2,970.78. There was a notlcable increase in prices but county officials did not ask for as many supplies as they did a year ago. Low bidders to which contracts were let. follow: Nicholson Printing company, $1,435 for printing delivered in book forms;. J. M. Coe Printing compr.ny, $267.60 for printing forms requiring two impressions; Nicholson and Brothers,' $227.15 for pens, ink, etc.; Nicholson Printing company. $200.75 for envelopes, etc.; Schaefer grocery, $826.91 for poor farm groceries; Shaefor grocery, $52.10 for court house supplies such as mops, matches, soap, etc. CLEAR RURAL RQADS Snow plows were drawn over all principal highways of the county yesterday, County Highway Superintendent Jones reported today. Since the mail routes have been motorized, it is necessary that the roads be cleared of deep snow so that the carriers can make their rounds. It is now possible to drive an automobile any place in the county wilth but little difficulty. JURIES ARE ELECTED Grand and petit juries to 6erve during the January term of Wayne cirtuit court were drawn today by County Clerk Kelly. The grand Jury will e composed of Elbert O. Campbell, Sreen township; Gilbert Wright, Sreen; James L. Whllton, Harrison; Drla F. McKee, Wayne; Emmet Crow, Wayne; Robert E. Boyd, Wayne. The petit jury will consist of: 3eorge H. Miller, Abington; John T. LAshley, Center; William Sourbeer, Franklin: Frank Secrist, Harrison; Walter Bragg, New Garden; Thomas 3. Cain, Perry; Benton E. Wagner, Washington; William H. Miller, Washington; Frank Bramkamp, Wayne; 3eorge Noggle. Wayne; Thaddeus C. Personett, Wayne; Joseph H. Lamb, Perry. COMMISSIONERS TO NAME COURT HOUSE JANITORS When the appointment of Janitors and an elevator man for the court hcuse comes before county commiss ioners, Jan. 1, they will consider an increase In the wage scale. Attention of the commissioners was called today to then fact that custodians of the court house are on a whole the most poorly paid men in the city. They all have families to support and two of them receive only $9 a week. The head janitor receives a salary of $75 a month. Weather Forecast ! For Indiana Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday. Probably snow Sunday. Temperature Today Noon 25 Yesterday . Maximum 20 Minimum 2 below zero For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Snow tonight or Sunday. General Conditions The cold wave was 48 hours late but the climax reached here last night. Zero at Earlham College at 9:17 o'clock. Temperatures have risen. Seven above tero at 8 o'clock this morning. Weather remains cold over the northwest and far south. Snow six inches deep in Nashville. Tennessee. Storm centered over the northwest is expected to cause snow tonight or Sunday.

TRAINS BEHIND TRAVEL VERY HEAVY

Humanity, profligate, travelling, shopping! rushing about madly, had worn itself to a thin frazzle today and, tired out, continued in a still more mad Christmas rush which will terminate itself tonight The post office, which has raced ahead of the rush by a nose all week, almost gave up under hundred of tons of parcels, but had a last minute rally today and won out. The railroad frankly succumbed. Trains were in such a jumble that it was impossible to straighten them out No. 11, a solid mail, the fastest train on the Pennsylvania lines, passes through Richmond at 6:30 o'clock in the evening. The railroad company pays the government a heavy penalty for every hour it is late in St. Louis. It has the right of way over the fastest but it was 4 o'clock when It pulled into Richmond this morning, almost 10 hours late. A St Louis train due at midnight last night left about 11 o'clock this morning. Passengers on the Jacksonville limited, via Cincinnati, due there at 7:35 o'clock this morning, had breakfast at the depot and Arlington restaurants at 10:15 o'clock this morning and the conductor told them they could use the diner for dinner, instead of breakfast. An hour to get through ELKS GIVE FOWLS IN XMAS BASKETS Some on hundred and fifty odd poor families who are to be the beneficiaries of the Christmas cheer to be distributed Sunday afternoon by members of the Elks lodge will sit down to just as good meals Christmas noon as will grace the tables of the city's wealthiest residents. When the question of the kind of meat to be placed in the various baskets was discussed by the Elks Christmas Relief committee it was suggested that it had been customary to provide beef. "Lets give our friends a regular Christmas dinner this year turkeys, ducks and chicken," suggested one committeeman, and as a result the largest families will each receive a turkey in their basket and the smaller families either a chicken or a duck. Each basket will contain enough focdstuffs to provide for a large family for at least a week. Clothing will be distributed to some families and a number of children will receive toys. WHITE'S CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING Christmas day has a double meaning for Mr. and Mrs. W. I. White, who live four miles northeast of town on the New Paris pike. On this day they vill celebrate their Golden wedding anniversary. . They live on the farm where they went to housekeeping fifty years ago. This farm has been in control of the White family ever since a patent was granted for it by the United States government The anniversary will be celebrated with a special Christmas dinner. Mr. White is now 77 years old and his wife is two years younger. There are four children, Harry and Miss Ora White who lives at home, Edwin J. White of this city, and Mirris White of Minneapolis, Minn.

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This I the latest photograph of Queen Marie of Roumania, who, with her king and royal family, has been driven from her home by the German Invasion of Roumonia and capture of Bucharest. Further progress by the Germans in Roumania may drive the Roumanian royal family into exile in "'

the Indianapolis yards was regarded as reasonable. Trainmen said there were 500 trains held up in the St. Louis yards, afraid to venture out In the snow, some of them more than 24 hours late.

BERLIN PAPERS SHY AT WILSON'S NOTE BERLIN, Dec. 22. The Berlin press receives President Wilson's note to the belligerent powers with varying views, scarcely any two papers looking alike at the proposition. The views ranged from the enthusiastic welcome accorded the plan by the Tageblatt to the cynical acquiescence of the Vossische Zeitung, with the middle ground represented by the Lokal Anzeiger, which prefers to await the answer of the entente powers to the Emperor's note before deciding for or against. SWITCHMEN GIVEN FIVE CENT INCREASE NEW YORK, Dec. 23. The eighthour day with straight pro rate time for over time is granted to the Switchmen's Union by the Federal arbitration board in a decision today in the switchmen's controversy with the roads. The award gives an increase of 5 cents per hour for both foremen and helpers. It was said here today on behalf of the railroads that the award was interpreted by them as "not giving an O. K. to the Adamson law." The switchmen had asked an advance of 10 to 12 cents. They had demanded also time and a half pay for overtime work instead of the pro rate base fixed by the board. While all six arbitrators signed the award James B. Connors and W. A. Titus, representing the switchmen, dissented as to the five cent increase, to the denial of time and a half for overtime and to the award giving overtinre at the pro rate rate. E. F. Potter and T. W. Evans, the railroad representatives dissented to the award of the eight-hour day. Thirteen eastern roads are affected. WHOM APPOINTED AS DEPUTY SHERIFF Carl Wadman, captain of the No. 2 chemical , wagon company and one of the veteran members of the ire department, received an appreciated Christmas gift today in the form of an appointment as deputy sheriff. He will assume his new duties February 1. The anouncement of this appointment was made today by Clem Carr, sheriff-elect. ' Wadman is well known and very popular. He is a native of Wayne county. He served in the regular army during the Spanish war and saw active service. He was employed as a mechanic in local factories after leaving the army and several years ago was appointed a member of the fire department CYCLE CLUB ELECTS The Richmond Motor Cycle club, in session last night, elected the following officers: Charles Meyers, president; Russell Fye, secretary; Louis Amman, treasurer; Carl Kemper, captain. CF RUMANIA.

A SOBLESS SOB ABOUT She was a pitiful looking mite, perhaps ten years old. As she walked at the side of a well groomed woman on Main street, her scant, threadbare clothing afforded' poor protection from the cruel winter blasts. The only coloring to her face was artificial the Emearings of a penny cake of fudge she nibbled at, "hut it "was" the 1 sharp; shrewd fact of the prematurely aged street child, and her companion was undoubtedly much interested in the child's animated conversation. "Gee, but you are a pretty lady," exclaimed the little girl, her face registering real admiration. There was a muttered reply of appreciation. "You have very pretty clothes," continued the child, a trifle more ingratiating. Another muttered expression of an appreciated compliment on the part of the now flattered woman. "I suppose you are going to have a nice Christmas?" the little girl wistfully Inquired. "I hope so," replied the woman. "I hope you do," the child replied promptly. "I don't suppose I will have a Christmas. My father is dead and mother is too poor to buy us children anything." There were real tears in her eyes when she finished. "Poor youngster," said the well-groomed woman. She handed the girl a dime, then hurried into a store. The little girl was still gazing with disappointed eyes at the coin when HOW FOREIGN ACCEPT LONDON, Dec. 23. The American note to the belligerent nations still is the dominating feature of the news in Great Britain today. It even overshadows dispatches from the battle fronts and discussion of the government's program for organizing the entire country for war purposes. Practically all of the newspapers continue to devote leading articles to the note, while British, French, German and other comment is permanently displayed under such headings as "Lansing's Verge of War Blunder," "The Snare of Peace," and "Wilson's Mistake." So far as Great Britain is concerned the Press says that President Wilson already has been answered by PreMENTAL DEFECTIVES PRESENT NEW ISSUE Social workers of Wayne county are vell pleased with the biennial recommendations of the state board of charities to the legislature. Figures carefully compiled by the cocial service " bureau last summer showed that there was an alarming ienrease of metal defectives in Wayne county. This report showed that insanity among women was more prevalent than among men. The report recommends an extension of the colvy system such as has been started by Easthaven in thid county. WILL CONDUCT CONTEST The Luther league of the First English Lutheran - church will hold a membership campaignstarting Jan. 1 and ending March 1. There will be a contest between the men and women, the losing side being obligated to provide a banquet for the winners.

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STORY TWO CHILDREN a small and very ragged boy came up to her. "How much was she good for?" the boy inquired sharply. "Only a greasy dime," replied the girl, very bitterly." -v "The cheap skate," said the boy with enthusiastic, disgust. V' X j MBS. WAXING SUES Suit for $10,000 damages was filed today in the Union circuit court by the law firm of Robbins, Reller and Robbins, this city, against the Cincinnati, Indianapolis & Northwestern railroad in behalf of Mrs. Mattie Waking, this city, and her son, Donald, it being alleged in the suit that negligence on the part of the employes of ihis railroad resulted in the death of William Waking, husband of the plaintiff, on a railroad crossing in Liberty, November 6. A C. I. & N. W. train struck an automobile Waking was driving and he died a few hours later from his injuries. It is charged that the train which struck the Waking machine was being operated at an excessive speed, over 35 miles an hour, that no signal was given as the train approached the crossing and that a gravel car on a biding obstructed Waking's view of the approaching train. EDITORS WILSON'S NOTE mier Lloyd George when he delivered in the House of Commons on Tuesday his speech in reply to the German proposals by the address made on Thursday night by.Bonar Law, and by the emphatic declaration of the cabinet' However, it is recognized in official circles that a formal reply is due President Wilson and this, it is said, will be drafted after consultation with Great Britain's allies. T, P. A, GIVE DANCE The annual holiday reception and dance to be given by Post C, T. P. A., on Thursday night of next week in Odd Felows' hall, promises to be the most enjoyable affair that the members of Post C have ever participated in. The committee in charge announced today that the number of tickets sold indicates there will be a large attendance of members of their families and friends. There will be dancing and cards and one. of the features will be a special entertainment program that is being arranged by the committee. The feature is to be in the nature of a surprise. PRES. ROBERT L. KELLY SPEAKS TO MINISTERS President Robert L. Kelly of Eartham college will address the meeting of the Ministerial association to be held at the Y. M. C. A. at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, Monday the regular time for the meeting falling on Christmas day. President Kelly has not announced the topic for his address.

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NO PAPER ON XMAS There will be no issue of The Palladium on Christmas Day, next Monday. FAMILIES LAY PLANS FOR HOLIDAY WEEK WASHINGTON, Dec. 23. Presi dent Wilson's ; Christmas celebration began today. " Turkeys" were distributed to all married White House em ployes while by express and mail gifta fcr the President arrived from all parts of the United States. There was holly and mistletoe by the barrel, and books of many descriptions. The president has no engagements before Tuesday and plans to spend tomorrow and Monday quietly with members of his family. READY TO FORECLOSE Unless payments are made between now and next Wednesday, delinquent tax collectors will foreclose levies on several local business houses next week, it was announced today. The special collectors will stop work in the county, Jan. 1. All next week will be taken up foreclosing levies which they have made. RELIEF WORK INCREASES "Relief work has increased at least fifty percent with the coming of this cold weather," Township Trustee Edgerton said today. The average number of. calls for relief a day is fifteen. About half of these are for coal. BAND IS ORGANIZED ELDORADO, O., Dec. 23. A twelvepiece band has been formed here and is holding regular rehearsals in preparation for a public appearance soon. SCHOOL RECEIVES CHARTER ELDORADO, O.. Dec. 23. A charter has been granted for the Monroe township schools by the state department of public instruction: DESIGNATE PATRONS DAY ELDORADO, O., Dec. 23. Patrons day in the schools has been designated as Jan. 6, 1917. DOCTORS GETS ESTATE "For kindness in services rendered," Martha J. Smith, deceased, Hagergtown, willed all her property to TJr. W. W. Neff, Greensfork. He was no l elation to the deceased woman. The will was filed in Wayne circuit court today. MUSICAL PROGRAM FOR ST, ANDREW'S Musical program for Christmas day services at the St. Andrew' Catholic church has been announced as follows: High Mast, 5 a. m. Adeste Fideles Organ Propers of the Mass ........... Tozer Wiegand's" Mass for Male Voices. . Low Mass, 7:30 a. m. Oh Come All Ye Faithful . . ; .... Tenor and Quartet Prospers of the Mass ......... .Tozer Concone's Mass for Male Voices. Stille Nacht Male Voices Vesper Service, 3 p . m. "And There Were Shepherds"...... ....... Tenor Voice Psalms and Magnificat Kaim Alma Redemption Mater Chant O Salutaris Wiegand Tantum Ergo I Lenk Benediction. " Grosser Gott .......... Congregation

BOOST BOND FOR job m STATE BOARD

Friends of William A Bond, city attorney of Richmond, have met with James P. Goodrich, governor-elect, and have urged Bond's appointment a one of the Republican members of the new. Indiana Public Utilities commission to be appointed by Mr. Goodrich., It is stated that Mr. Bond has made no personal application for appointment to the commission. So far as known Mr. Goodrich has not indicated whom he will appoint on the commission. Friends of Mr. Bond pointed oat to the governor-elect that the Richmond city attorney had become very familiar with utility questions the past two years because of the numerous cases involving this city and its utilities which have been beard before the commission. Petitions asking for the . appointment of Edwin Tatman of Connersville as a Republican member of the utilities commission were being circulated in Richmond today. Mr. Tatman is editor of the Connersville News, one of the leading Republican newspapers of the district, and a well known and very popular Connersville citizen. Tatman has a wide acquaintanceship throughout the sixth district. PARIS PAPERS ATTACK NOTE ASKING PEACE PARIS. Dec. 23. President Wilson's note and the statement of Secretary Lansing continue to be the sensations of the day and take precedence over everything else in the morning papers. The president's action by no means meets with favor among the commentators who only vary in the manner of expressing their opinion. The principal reproach is in the words of Stephen Pichon who, writing in the Petit Journal, says: "The note makes no distinction between the states who provoked the war and those upon whom it was forced. The belligerents, whoever they are, see themselves treated in the same manner by President Wilson. He does not remember either the violation of Belgian neutrality, the crimes of the Bubmarine "warfare or " any of the monstrous acts which re-1 volted the conscience of his compatriots and that of the civilized world. Germany, her victims, Belgians, Serbians or French, it is all the same. "America can appreciate this singular conception as she pleases. We should be lacking in the first of our duties in not holding it up as an outrage to our honor and our dignity." TO SAVE FARMER'S LIFE RADIUM BEING USED BY PHYSICIANS Two lfttle rubber covered tubes, the thickness of a dance program pencil and hardly as long, are bound to the face of Thomas Jackson, a wealthy Centerville farmer. In the little tubes are 50 millimeters of radium. The exact value of the radium Is $5,020. It is the most preci-, ous mineral the earth produces and; its power is such that the tiniest fleck of it must be contained In brass to' withstand the action of the burning' Beta rays. One of the three rays it contains, the Gamma rays, will pass' throueb. anvthlne-. It is the Gamma rays that a Richmond physician, who is responsible for the precious mineral, hopes will destrop the cancer cells which have been working into Jackson's system for 18 months. The radium will be used a total of 96 hours. It is the first time any has been used here for medical purposes. It is Insured by Lloyd's, of London, for its full value. In order to get thei shipment insured for an additional! $5,000 by the express company, the) doctor had to get guarantees from t bankers and pay a C. O. D. for almost ( $300. HEAVY SNOW FALL REPORTED AT MILTON. MILTON, Ind., Dec. 23. A big snow fell here, Thursday night Friday morning the ground was covered to the depth of about eight inches, fn corn fields it was from eight to ten inches deep. In the drifts it was at least two and one-half feet deep. Trav el between here and Connersville was blocked by the drifts, and a number .who are employed there and make the trip to and fro in autos, were obliged to turn back and take the Big Four train. Street car traffic between here and Cambridge City was irregular un-, til 11 o'clock. TWO DIVORCES GRANTED Two divorces were granted by Judge Fox in . circuit court today. On a charge of cruel and inhuman treatment, Nellie Bets was granted a d! vcrce , from Frank Betz. Mildred 1.1 Jeanes was granted a divorce from Sherman E. Jeanes. SERVE SPECIAL DINNER " To show the school board and County Superintendent Williams the benefits of having a course of domestio science in schools, domestic science classes of the Centerville scoholi served a special dinner to school authorities yesterday.