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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-07-27
SQUIRREL IN FEUO
WITH TWO ROBINS
Animal and Birds Fight Near
North Seventeenth Street
Homes.

A real feud between squirrel and
some birds exists in the trees border
ing on the east side of North Seven.
teenth street for half square below
Main.
Yesterday some two dozen persons
witnessed a rare spectacle-a fight
between a pair of robins and squir-
rel. A family of sparrOWs at times
aids the robins which is a real feature
to the feud.
The squirrel has made it's home in
the trees for about two years. It is
believed it has been interfering in
some way with the robins nest and
that the robins waged the battle, the
sparrows joining because Of their
scrappy natures.
The fight yesterday started at Sew
enteenth and Main streets. The squir-
rel retreated through the trees for a
half square down Seventeenth street
in running battle. The first pitched
battle occurred when the squirrel
could no longer retreat through the
trees without running across cement
alley, a thing which it has never been
seen to do.
The pitched battle was of short du-
ration however. One robin harrassed
the squirrel while the other followed
closely to prevent the squirrel run
ming towards Main street again. FL
nally the little animal was forced down
the tree and on to the sidewalk Like
a flash it ran to the west side of the
street into other trees. This closed
the fight.
The squirrel evidently has no way
of protecting itself against the birds.
A number of smaller fights have taken
place at other times and each time
the squirrel seemed to be the loser. A
few who know of the existence of the
feud are watching closely for develop
ments, doubling if the squirrel can
last out the season against the birds.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-07-27
DOASTFUL STRONG
man FLEES WHEN
SMASHED IN FACE
Bulgarian Who ''Breaka de
Chain" Weeps After Little
Macedonian Reacts. Ma
tiOnal Warfare.

Bleeding Bulgaria, still nursing
wounds received from her unneigh-
borly Balkan neighbors, was admins
tered another crushing defeat yester-
day. this time in Richmond.
One of her champion strong men,
Eli Metoff, former vaudeville perform
er, who earned his living by breaking
steel chains with his hands and bend
ing steel bands over his arm muscles,
received a good beating at the hands
of Mike Mitchell, a Macedonian, de-
spite his Irish name. Mike informed
newspaper men today that he assault
ed Metoff for entering his home with
out permission, and he also confessed
that he didn't like a Bulgarian no.
how"
Metoff twice entered a plea of not
guilty in city court today, and Mitchell
entered the same plea to charge of
assault and battery. Their cases were
released on bond.
Mitchell says he fired Metoff, his
boarder, from his home at 228 North
Fourth street, three months ago be-
cause he was quarrelsome and also
boasting that he was 'beega strong
man." Sunday, Mitchell says, the Bull
garian entered the house without per-
mission and secured an accordion
he had left there. Mitchell demanded
an explanation for Metoff's action.
"6eega Man" Runs.
HE calla me bad names, and he
says he is a beega Bulgarian strong
man." explained Mitchell. Then he
laff an say, What you gonna do? I'm
a beega Bulgarian strong man-breaka
chain with my hands, Then l hit
heem, an he run away. He says wher
he went, I'm beega strong man.
get you Poof-he strong man!
lift keg beer over my head three
| time. He can't do it one time"
After the Observation-Disclosures mix
up Sunday an alarmed neighbor tele
phoned to the police. When Officers
reached the scene they say they found
the Bulgarian strong man weeping.
| Mike appeared to be more interested
in the warlike situation in Europe thar
in his own troubles. He says he doe'
not intend to participate in the pro
gressive continental riot, much prefer
ring America, where fighting is les.
frequent and a man has more free
DOM
He added, however, that there wer,
number of Austrians and Hungari
ans in Richmond who probably woult
be summoned to their country's colors
Richmond has no Servian colony, tn,
big Macedonian stated. e,--.---s..,.,..-....
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-07-27
DUBLIN AUTHORITIES
DEMAND PROBE OF
DEATH or CITIZENS
(BUlCETlN,)

DUBLIN, Ireland, July 27.-The
lord mayor today demanded the re-
moval from Dublin of the Kings Own
Scottish Borderers, the British troop
that yesterday fired upon throng of
Irish Nationalists, killing three and
wounding a large number.
Following the lord mayors demand
the Scottish Borderers were ordered
confined to their barracks. Orders
were also issued to confine to their
barracks at Newry the Duke of Corn
wallis regiment.
DUBLIN, July 27-Bitter denuncia-
tion was heard on every side today of
the Kings Own Scottish Borderers for
firing on throng Of Nationalist sup
porters in the streets yesterday after
noon. Municipal officers have demand
ed thorough investigation and that
the troops be punished. Great crowds
congregated on the streets today, jeer-
ing the troops and calling them as
sassins of women and children"
Leaders of the Irish Nationalists are
counselling their followers to show pa
tience. They say the British govern
ment will inflict whatever punishment
is necessary.
nSSlScu lISIS VI Luc CdSudlLicS IT,
sulting from the shots fired by the
soldiers show that three persons were
killed. More than a score were in
jured and of these three men will die.
Their lungs were pierced by bullets.
Two women were badly hurt, suffering
bullet wounds in the legs.
Mayor Joins Protest.
The lord mayor of Dublin Joined in
the protest against the soldiers action
by writing letter to the newspapers
asking who was responsible for order
ing soldiers with ball cartridges to
fire on unarmed and defenseless peo-
ple?"
The mayor, however, advised all citi-
zens to preserve order and concluded:
'The people of Ireland are confident
that John Redmond and his colleagues
will bring to justice those RESPONSE
ble."
The officers in command of the SOL
diers have reported that they fired
only when struck by missiles hurled
by a mob that followed them when
sent out to seize 10000 rifles landed at
Howth by Nationalist volunteers, or
ganized to fight the Ulster volunteers
if home rule precipitates civil war in
ireland. They declared that their men
showed moderation and fired when it
became necessary.
ASQUiTH RETURNS.
LONDON, July 27.-Perturbed by
the news of the fatal clash in Dublin
between Nationalist gun-running SYM
pathizers and troops, Premier Asquith
rushed back to London by automobile
today from Sutton Courtney and i'm
mediately summoned Chancellor Of the
Exchequer Lloyd-George to Downing
street for q conference oyer the unex-
pected crisis that had developed. ~,
After they had carefully discussed
the situation they summoned Augustus
Birrell, chief secretary for ireland.
The battle In Dublin caused intense
worry to the cabinet, which. was es-
pecial1y anxious to avoid any trouble
In. ireland while the Austro-Seryian
crisis is onx :f @4.ea se
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-07-27
CA|LLAUx SHOUTS
'L|E' As WITNESS
ATTACKS HIS WIFE
Former Premier Leaps to
Feet in Defense of SwOOn-
ing Mate in Gruelling
Murder Testimony.

PARIS, July 27.-Joseph Caillaux,
ex-premier of France. today projected
himself into the spotlight again at the
trial of his wife, Madame Henrietta
Caillaux, for the murder of Editor Gas
ton Calmette. While his accused wife
sat In q pathetic, huddled heap, still
suffering from a collapse that caused
her to swoon in her cell earlier in the
day, the former premier created
turmoil that drowned the admonitions
of the judges.
The defense was presenting testi-
mony -, show that Calmette's life
mishtse been saved had the physi-
clans attending him acted promptly,
when Caillaux leaped to his feet.
Il demand an opportunity to refute
the allegations made by Ettience Fla
gey." cried the statesman. Without
waiting for the court to give permis-
sion Caillaux launched into an attack
on Flagey, journalist employed by
LIE Figaro. Early in the trial Flagey
had testified that Caillaux had at
I0mpIcU With du OllcT VI 3SUU u DTlOS
him to testify in behalf of Caillaux.
"Lie," Cries Husband.
Its a damnable lie," shouted Gail
laux. II never tried to bribe him. The
truth is Flagey approached me and
asked for the bribe. l spurned MIN
like the dog he is."
The court was instantly in an up
roar jeering or cheering. When quiet
was restored, Attorney Andre Heffe
testified that he went to DR.. Delbet,
one of the physicians called when
Calmette was shot, to get him to tes-
tify for Madame Caillaux, but desisted
when he found Delbet wanted payment
for his evidence. This again aroused
Caillaux to action. Resuming the
stand amid mingling boots and groans,
he presented documents to prove that
money had been sought from the de-
tense.
Then he proceeded to attack lie
Figaro as corrupt newspaper, and
produced Calmette's will in which the
slain man bequeathed a fortune of ST.
100000. He insinuated that Calmette
had acquired his wealth by blackmail-
ing persons whose secrets he had
learned by members of his news
paper staff
Cnonu SNAKES FISK.
Mr.. Chenu, counsel for the Calmette
children. interrupted by demanding:
Where did you obtain that WHIP"
Tell me where Calmette got the pa
pers he used against me and I'll tell
where I obtained the will" returned
Caillaux hotly. Chenu made the ex-
premier then give detailed list of
stocks, shares owned by Mr.. Chau-
chard late nronrietor Of tho Louvre
stores, and his companionship with
Madame Bouersin, both of whom be-
queathed Calmette several million dol
lars. Chenu leaped to his feet in an
ger, shaking his fist in the face of M.
Caillaux, cried:
stop this mudslinging at a dead
man."
The two men engaged in a short
alteration, but their words were
drowned by the cheers and Kisses that
came from the audience.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-07-27
DIVE OFF BRIDGE
D|SLOCA7ES NECK
Of DAVID HENSLEY
Boy Strikes Boulder With
Head in 18-Foot Jump Into
Water of NOlan's Fork
Creek.

AS a result of diving off high
bridge which spans Noland's Fork
creek, a mile east of Olive Hill, David
r, Hensley, 18 years old, $40 North
D street, son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hensley, is confined at Reid Memorial
hospital suffering with broken neck.
The accident occurred Friday after
noon, but was not reported until Sun
day. The surgeon attending the boy
said it would be impossible for Hens
ley to recover from his injuries, not
withstanding the remarkable vitality
he has displayed.
The boys body, from the neck down,
with the exception of the lower part OF
his right leg, was completely para
lyzed today, but he displays conscious
ness and displays remarkable pluck.
Despite his critical condition he main
tains a cheerful attitude and says he
intends to recover. Sunday he was
taken from the hospital in the city
ambulance to the home of the attend
ing surgeon and an X-ray photograph
of his neck was taken. This disclosed
the fact that the fifth vertabra had
been fractured. After the examina-
pital.
Boys Rescue Companion.
Friday young Hensley went to Olive
Hill with a few companions to fish
and swim. He climbed upon a high
bridge and dived about eighteen feet
into pool. He alighted on his head
on large boulder This did not rem
der him unconscious, but he was un-
able to move his arms or legs. The
boy, however, retained his presence
of mind, and when he sank he held his
breath. His companions at once no
ticed the blood on the water and
promptly pulled him out.
After he had been cared for one of
them went for assistance, and arrange
ments were made to have train
stopped to bring him to this city. He
was placed in the hospital about I
o'clock in the evening.
A broken neck generally results in
death within a short time, but Hensley
has held his own in remarkable man.
ner. An operation can not save his
life. The young man is seriously in
jured about the head, but his skull is
not fractured, which is another odd
feature of his case.
With the Hensley accident the list
of swimming victims in Richmond and
locality for the summer is increa sed
to three. One young man was drown
ed near Chester, and boy was drown
ed in the river near the Doran bridge.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-07-27
DISCUSS LIGHT PLAN

The question of the best kind of
lamps and equipment for Richmond's S
new street lighting system will be
discussed at a meeting held at the
office of the board of public works,
city building. Members of the public
improvement committee of the Com
mercial club will attend this meeting
and President Bavis stated today that
any interested citizen was also invited
to be present as he desired a general
and frank discussion of the question.
At this meeting Mr.. Bavis will pre-
sent his tabulated data on the bids
submitted last week for the lighting
system. It will be arranged in COM
parative form and it will give a COM
prehensive idea as to what was the
most favorable proposal submitted to
the board.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-07-27
STARTS TO REBUILD
HILL FLORAL BARN
Company Estimates Loss
From Lightning Stroke at
Approximately $1,000.

The loss sustained by the E. G. Hill
Floral company of this city when its
immense barn, located about a block
west of Easthaven ave. burned to the
ground Saturday afternoon after being
struck by lightning, was approximate
ly $4,000 There was $500 insurance
on the building.
The only things of value rescued
from the blaze were four mules. two
horses and one set of harness. One
horse was cremated when fifty tons
of burning hay dropped on 1t after the
loft collapsed. A fine mare dashed
out of the building. her body a solid
sheet of flames. After she fell in q
field she was put out Of her misery
with a rifle shot.
The few men who were in the neigh
borhood of the fire only had time to
save the four mules and two horses.
Two minutes after the bolt struck the
building it was ablaze from one end
to the other. Twenty minutes later
the entire structure. large corn crib
and a soil house were in ashes.
faiiS 70 HeSpono.
The Richmond fire department was
summoned There are no fire hy-
drants near the barn and Chief Miller
knew it would be useless undertak-
ing to attempt to fight the flames bat
he decided to send the auto chemical
and hose wagon. Its gasoline pipe
broke, however, and it could not. make
the run.
So great was the heat from the burn
ing barn that the paint on the north
side of the nearby residence OF John
Spahr was scorched and 1t was only
prevented from being burned down by
the efforts of a bucket brigade.
Destroyed with the barn were all
the company's farming implements.
wagons, fifty tons of hay, 500 bushels
of corn and 500 bushels OF oats and
numerous other things.
The barn will be rebuilt. Work on
putting up a temporary structure was
begun today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-07-27
War Situation
at a Glance

England has asked Germany, France
and Italy to cooperate with her in pre-
venting general European war. This
will aim, first, to localize the Austro-
Servian conflict, and secondly. to ef-
feet peace between Austria and Ser
via. Italy has accepted the invita-
ton.
Should the negotiations fail, the
British foreign minister says: "The
crisis will lead to the greatest catas-
trophe that could befall Europe" Aus
tria has not officially declared war,
but is reported to have entered into
hostilities with Servia.
Austria are said to have been fired
on by Servians. Servian troops are
said to have destroyed a great bridge
over the Danube to halt the progress
of Austrian troops. One report says
the Austrians have occupied Belgrade.
Emperor William returned to Berlin
and is said to have thrown his sup
port to peace.
AACSAuCAI 10 uoSICAAA6
back to Paris from Scandinavia. Other
rulers have abandoned their summer
trips and returned In haste to their
capitals.
Rome hears that the war party has
isolated Emperor Francis Joseph and
is focusing Austria into hostilities.
Stock markets of Europe are de-
moralized. Diplomats believe that war
is certain. New York markets also
are lower. Washington hears that
Russia has ordered the mobilization
Of her army. The United States will
not interfere in the quarrel.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-07-27
TOWN SELLS BONDS
Boston Prepares to Equip
School.

The Fletcher American National
bank of Indianapolis on Saturday pur-
chased $4,000 worth of school bonds
issued by Boston township, paying a
premium of $155. There were several
other bidders. The bonds are in de-
nominations of $500, run for fifteen
years and bear interest at the rate of
Az per cent per annum. payable semi
annually, Aug l and Feb. l. The issue
is for. the purpose of building and
equipping a new school building in
Boston township.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-07-27
FALL FROM WAGON
CAUSES DEATH

WEBSTER, Ind, July 27.-Jonathan
Kirkman. u, died Saturday evening as
the result Of concussion of the brain.
His injuries resulted from a fall he
received the early part of the week
when he fell from a hay wagon. He
was unloading bales of straw when he
lost his footing and fell backward to
the ground, striking the back of his
head.
The funeral was held this after
noon at O'Clock from the Friends
church here. Rev. Zerbe officiated.
Interment was in the Webster ceme-
Itery 10y
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-07-27
DISTRIBUTE MONEY
TO MOVE CROPS

WASHINGTON, July 27.-Prepara-
tions for the distribution Of the $34.-
OOO, 900 which the government has set
aside to help to move the big crop
throughout the middle west and south
was begun at the treasury department.
today. The government stood ready
last year to lend S76, ,0o0, 900 for crop
moving, but only $3z z0oO. 900 was bor-
rowed. This sum thlS year will be
increased II more money = needsl
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-07-27
DANCE OVER HE'LL.

NEW YORK, July 27.-Evangelist
Bob Jones declares that New Workers
are dancing the tango in cabarets ION
the brink of hell. He says that the
only difference between Manhattan
and He'll is that Manhattan is sur
rounded by water
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-07-27
TAKES TO BEER.

JERSEY CITY, July 27-Declaring
that her husband took to beer when she
embraced Christian Science and suf-
frage, Mrs. Philip Weissenberg seeks
divorce She alleges that he forced
her to eat mince pie every night.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-07-27
sERXIANs roIEAXE
RUSSIANS ADVANCE.
ERLIN, July 27.-Russian troops

BERLIN, July Z1.-HuBSIan tfUOp8
are moving in force toward uer,.,...
their officers today to the war office
at they have learned of the mob
.ization of large forces at Wirballen.
Russian Poland. From that point they
could readily be thrown into Germany
on short notice.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-07-27
WILSON HOLDS ALooF.
MINISTER DEFIANT.

WASHINGTON, July 27.-The Rus
sian minister of war at st. Petersburg
issued statement today that the Rus
sian ministry considered that the war
between Austria and Russia is in
evitable and that orders for the COM
plete mobilization of the Russian
army have been issued. The official
communication states that the minis
try considers that the state of affairs
existing between Austria and Servia,
"is a situation to which we Russians
could not remain Indifferent"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-07-27

the house of commons outlining th4
course of actions he had followed and
its results.
In house Of commons today in outs
lining the British plan to prevent d
great European war, Sir Edward an
nounced that England would not inter.
fere while the dispute was only be-
tween Austria and Servia. but II an
other power intervened, the peace Of
Europe would be involved.
This statement practically destroyed
all hope of averting hostilities be-
tween Austria and Servia, so 1t is ex.
pected that England. France. Germany
and Italy would cooperate in bringing
ton as soon as possible.
Mediation negotiations can be con.
Quoted while the armies are In the
field
."I consider" added Sir Edward!
that England, Germany. France and
Italy should unite to arrange terms
and secure a suspension of hostilities.
Should endeavor for a settlement fail,
the crisis will lead to the greatest
catastrophe that could befall Europe.
sERvIANs TO LEAVE.
NEW YORK, July 27.-One hundred
and ten thousand Servians all good
fighting men, are ready to go back
and fight for their native country. an
nounced P. NJ. Pavlovitch, secretary of
Servian embassy here today. There
are 100000 Servians in this country,
100000 of whom were once under
Austrian oppression and are itching
for a chance to get back at that coun-
try.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-07-27
Austria Delays Formal Declaration Of War
But Russian Minister Of War Believes -
Conflict Of Powers Inevitable
UNITED STATES Will KEEP HANDS OFF
England Invites Powers to Hold Conference
Seeking Quick Solution Of Difficulty
Between Austria and Servia

VIENNA, July 27.-No official dec
laration of war has yet been made by
Austria. Formal notice to this effect
has been sent to foreign diplomats
here today. This fact was received
with hope in all quarters. 1t is be-
lieved that Austria is yielding to
pressure brought upon her.
WILSON HOLDS ALOOF.
WASHINGTON, July 27.-The
United States will keep hands off the
European affair and will make no
move to maintain peace in the present
situation, President Wilson stated to-
day.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-03-06
Lyceum Lecture Course Closes

The Lyceum Course came to an end
this week with Brush, the Magician,
Friday night of last week and Edward
P. Elliott, the Monologist, Tuesday
night of this week.
A good audience greeted and each
artist was an eminent success. There
are really few towns of the size of
Welsh that hav enjoyed course hav.
ing such a strong line of attractions as
the course here. The Ladies of the
Civic League who have had this course
in charge are worthy of great deal of
credit for the work. They have had to
encounter several obstacles during the
year which hindered their success to a
great extent. There was diSappoint.
ment at first over not getting the
attractions on the dates advertised and
the postponement of these numbers
caused some disappointment. Then too
the failure or the rice crop mad ae.
pressing effect on the business of the
community and it was harder to work
upa patronage on that account, yet not
Withstanding hese discourageing
features the Course has been very sue.
cessfuL Not single weak attraction
has been drawn and the patrons all the
way through have been very much
pleased with each program.
The ladies desire to express through
the Journal their appreciation toward
all those who have patronized the
Course. No announcement is made yet
as to plans for course next year. The
matter will however be taken up at the
reguler meeting of the League today
and some steps taken for course next ;
year.