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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-01-20
81 STUDENTS MAKE
CLASS At GARFIELD

The following students of the 7B
class at the Garfield school have quail
1f1ed for the IA special class, which
includes only the students who have
set uniformly high standard Of
scholarship in their previous work:
Robert Abrams, Kenneth Chapel,
Warren Elliott, Morris Fisher, Marius
Fossenkemper, Paul Heironimus, John
Livingstone, Ernest Mendenhall, Ivan
Pinnick, Oakley Richey, Harold Ruble,
Malvern Soper, Joseph Stevens. JOS
eph Swearinger, Marie Bage, jean
nette Banks, Mary Louise Bates, Mary
Brumfiel, Ruth Cox, Tresa Crebb,
Helen Eggemeyer, Helen Hill. Edith
Hollingsworth, Florence Kerlin, Mil
dred Klotz, Ada Lammott, Mary Lur-
ing, Hildred Martin, Helen Pioneer,
Irene Swain, Elizabeth Turner, Lorene
White, Edna Whitton, Helen Young.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-01-20
ANSC0MbE REVIEWS RISE
OF EIGHTH STREET CHURCH
Friends Pastor Tells of Spiritual Awakening 1860 Which
Gave Birth to New Congregation, Drawing His Material
From Diary Kept by Benjamin Johnson Charter Member
Jubilee Marks New Era of Progress.

A history of the foundation of the
South Eighth Street Friends church
and events leading up to its founda-
ton. was read by Rev. Francis c. Ans
combe, at the final services Of the Fiji
tieth anniversary jubilee. last night.
The history was compiled from in
formation gathered from the charter
and other older members of the con-
gregation. Benjamin Johnson, one of
the charter members of the church,
has kept diary of the events associat-
ed with the growth of the church from
the time of its founding.
This story shows that a great spir-
itual awakening swept over the
Friends of the community during the
sessions Of the Indiana Yearly Meet
ing of 1860, and that soon afterward
the custom of holding evening meet
ings was established. This resulted
in the Prayer Meeting which was con.
tinued for four years.
Ask for Church in. 1864.
The first petition for a church on
the south side of town was presented
to the Whitewater Monthly Meeting
on June %, 1864.
The committee reported favorably
in Eighth month and the request was
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-01-20
J0FFRE IN ALARM
HURR|ES TO AISNE
TO CHECK TEUTONS
BY FRANKLIN P. MERRICk
Staff Correspondent Of The Intern;
$;4naI AoNe SAruirA

tionai News Service.
PARIS, Jan. 2O-It became known
today for the first time that the situa-
ton upon the Aisne was regarded SC
critical, as result Of the German
assaults last week, that General
Joffre, commander-in-chief of the al
lied armies, hastened there in person
to direct operations of the French
troops.
Now however despite the massing
of German reinforcements south and
southwest Of Laon, the French mill
tary authorities are confident that the
invaders have shot their bolt north Of
Soissons and that the next operations
there will see the allies upon the Of
fensive in an effort to retake the
ground that they have lost.
Great importance is attached here
to the French gains in the forest of
La Pretre. north of Pont-A- Mousson.
The French forces lying southwest Of
Metz have strongly entrenched their
positions and report the repulse Of all
German counter attacks.
Artillery engagements are in prog
ress in Upper Alsace where hard snow
storms and cold weather have inter-
fered with infantry operations.
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forwarded to the Quarterly Meeting
in Ninth month. That meeting ap-
pointed a committee to visit the
Monthly Meeting and take the sense
of Friends" They did so in Tenth
month and reported favorably to Quar-.
terly Meeting in Twelfth month. This
information was received by the
Monthly Meeting the same month and
it authorized the setting-up of the
Meeting in the First month of 1865
Thus "Richmond Preparative Meet
Ing" as it was then called came into
being.
Uses Vacant Building.
A vacant German Methodist church
building situated near the corner of
Marion and Market streets (now
South Sixth and B streets) was rent
ed. and the first meeting was held on
Fifth Day, 18th Of First Month, 1865
A committee was appointed by the
Quarterly Meeting to attend this first
meeting and of these Friends Josiah
T. White. Of this city, now in his 91st
year, Is the only survivor
The following Friends were chosen
to sit at the head of the Meeting:
Levi Jessup, Charles F. Coffin, JOS
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-01-20
REQUESTED
TO EXPLAIN HOLDING
SHIP CREENbR|ER
Master of Vessel Through
Ambassador General SAYS
Flag Hauled Down by Brit
ish CAPTAIN.
IBY LEASED WIRE.1

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2O.-Secretary
of State Bryan today requested Sir
Cecil Spring-Rice. the British ambas-
sador, to obtain from his government
an explanation of the improper in
terference" by British warship with
the American steamer Greenbrier,
while en- route to Bremen with a cargo
of cotton from New Orleans.
This action was taken after the re-
ceipt of cablegram from Ambassador
Gerard at Berlin, stating that Captain
Farley of the Greenbrier complained
that the steamer was subjected to a
series of detentions and Interruptions
off the German coast. and that despite
the fact that her cargo had been GER
titled by the British consul at New
York, a British prize crew had hauled
down the American flag and conveyed
the ship to Kirkwall, a British port.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-01-20

WASHINGTON. Jan. 20-President
Wilson is determined to fight Great
Britain's stand against the right to
transfer ships from Germany to Amer
ican register. While no official state
ment was issued from the White
House. 1t was learned the president is
determined to fight for the principle
involved.
Senator Stone, Of Missouri also ap-
proves the administrators stand.
1T seems to me that If the steamer
Dacia was clear and clean and there
was no Interior purpose or implied
understanding in the bargain as to the
ultimate restoration Of the ship to her
original owners, or her employment
for purposes dictated by her original
owners, there can be no excuse for a
seizure"
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Only Expenses for New Boys
Quarters and Re-decora-
ton of Institution Swell
Expenditures.
MEMBERS ELECT HEADS
L0uck, Wilson and Gardner
Receive Places on Board of
Directors - Spa Serves
40O,O69 Meals.

H. r. Robinson and Fred S. Bates
were reelected members Of the board
OF directors Of the Y. M. c. A., and
E. B. Louck, Folger Wilson and A. M.
Gardner were elected new members
at the annual meeting last night.
Adam H. Bartel and Henry Gennett
were reelected members Of the board
OF trustees, and Pettis A. Reid was
elected to fill the place of John B.
Dougan. deceased. The board will
meet for organization and election of
officers in two. weeks. Will H. Romey,
vice president, is the only office whose
term as a member of the board has
expired
The report of Richard Sedgwick,
president of the board, shows that
1914 was a year of prosperity and ex-
pansion for the association. While
there was deficit in the treasury for
the year. the expense Of improvements
to the property were met, and adding
to this the other extraordinary ex-
pense 1t was shown that the associa-
tion has more than held it's own.
receipts TotaI $25,O17.
The total receipts for the year
amounted to $25,O1758, and the oper-
ating expenses of $23.534.51, added to
the extraordinary expenses Of $3,661.7O
made total disbursement OF $27,-
1861.
The annual report shows that 763
men made the "Y" their home during
1914. A total of 4OO,O6o meals were
served in the spa, which was operated
at profit of s1,237.14. The religious
work committee held 115 noon shop
meetings during the year, with to-
tai attendance Of 6,598 men, The at
tendance at the ten Sunday afternoon
threatre meetings was $3.50. The sum
OF $2.100 was expended for building
changes. -.'
The president took occasion to COM
pliment the staff of executive officers
In the management Of their depart
ments, calling especial attention to
the success Of J. J. Somerville and
Arthur Roach, who assumed charge of
their departments after the work had
been started by other men. The in
terest OF the dOrmitory men in giving
the Christmas entertainment for wor-
thy poor boys was also commended,
and c. A. Hughbanks was compliment
ed for formulating the plan.
The new board of directors consists
of Richard Sedgwick, George H. Knoll
lenberg, E. M. Haas, A. L. Smith, A.
l.. Bramkamp, F. S. Bates, Harry c.
Doan, H. r. Robinson, H. w. Deuker.
Fl. A. Dill, c. E. Thomason, J. H. Nc
Afee, E. B. Louck. F. P. Wilson and
A. M. Gardner.
The board Of trustees includes Adam
Fl. Bartel. Clem Carr. John F.. McCar.
thy. Henry Gennett. John H. Johnson,
James A. Carr and Pettis A. Reid.
Those whose terms expired and who
were not reelected were w. H. Romey,
W. w, Clifford and John F. Hasemeier.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-01-20
TAFT, SMILING CENIALLY,
KEEPS DISCREET SILENCE
Former President During Short Stop IN City, Refuses to
Comment on Business Depression to Forecast Prospect.
Of Republican Party in l9l6-Fellow Traveller. Enjoy
Companionship .-... 1885,. .~ ,- .--~.. .>..-

There Is quite a difference between
being president of the United States
and an ex-president
This was aptly illustrated In the
case Of Prof. William Howard Taft, Of
Yale university, former president Of
the United States, who came through
Richmond at noon today on a Pennyl-
vania train enroute to Bloomington,
Ind. most democratic and approach
able passenger on an ordinary Pull
man car. Among the small crowd at
the station there were people who re-
called the fact that two years ago,
while president OF the United States,
Mr.. Taft arrived in Richmond in a
special train surrounded by secreta-
ries and secret service men.
A solitary reporter greeted Mr.. Taft
on his arrival here although few
Passengers who boarded the train
stepped to shake hands with him.
Il am going to do all my talking
when I lecture tomorrow at Indiana
university" said the ex-president
Then 1 will touch on a number Of
subjects"
War Causes Depression.
He declined absolutely to discuss
business conditions In the country
'You say that the industrial situation
in Richmond is unsatisfactory? he re-
marked. ''Well that is not local con-
dition. 1t is general throughout the
country. The war has had much to do
with this, perhaps" "
But the industrial depression was
noticed here before the war;" he was
told. What are its underlying causes,
and what are the prospects for better
times?'
Il cannot discuss this matter now. I
will refer to it in my address at Bloom
1ngton. l am going to talk on Modern
Tendencies and in my address 1 will
touch upon quite a few subjects" Mr..
Taft answered. Il will take up legisla-
tion, the growth of the fraternal spir-
it, labor unions. industrial conditions
and other things. What suggestions
will have to make I do not care to
discuss now
Taft Avoids Politics.
The former president skillfully
avoided all questions pertaining to the
future of the Republican party and
his own political future. He merely
grinned the famous Taft grin and
shook his head to signify that these
topics were headliners on his taboo
list . -
The ex-president does not appear to
be as heavy as he was while in the
white house but he appears to be en-,
joyirg excellent health. 7's-s7"7 - -
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-01-20
POLICE ANSWER
COUNCILS FIGHT
ON AMBULANCE
Eversman Says He Refuses
to Worry Over Situation if
Poor Service Pleases Rich
mOnd People.

1t made the mayor quite peevish,
and council regarded 1t as an exhi-
bition Of supreme gall when a petition,
obviously the handiwork Of Billy Ev-
ersman, president of the police board,
asking an appropriation for a combi-
nation motor ambulance-patrol, came
up before council Monday night. Coun-
Gil, aided and abetted by the ex-
ecutive, railroaded the petition back
to the police board.
Today President Eversman took his
trusty pen in hand and when he got
through writing he had informed coun-
Gil and all concerned that II every one
is satisfied with poor ambulance SER
vice now rendered, he should worry.
He writes:
Editor of Palladium-The police de-
partment understands that at council
meeting Monday night it was censored
for recommending the purchase of a
combined police patrol and ambulance.
We want each and every councilman
to understand that we dc not care II
they purchase an ambulance or not,
because the ambulance is not under
the supervision Of the police depart
AC1Als Out SOluCo uAlOC1 tAC oupOA AoAo1
of the health department., and that is
the reason the police department does
not feel the public is justified in criti-
cising it for the rotten ambulance ser
vice it is receiving. Last week when
Robert Lempke was hurt at North
Ninth street and Elm place the Off
GERS put in a call for the city ambu-
lance, and we waited for half hour
and no ambulance, and all the time
we were being criticised by the crowd.
So we put Lempke in the police car
and took him to the hospital.
Now the reason that the police de-
partment recommended the purchase
of combined police patrol and am
bulance was so we could keep it in
the patrol shed and give the citizens
of the city quick service; but we find
there has been one mistake made, and
that if we would have had some re-
liable insurance company to recon-
mend the ambulance no doubt council
would have appropriated the money.
But it is the same old story-the peo'
pie of Richmond will continue to be
hauled in an ambulance that is not fit
for a dog.
WILLIAM F. EVERSMAN.
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GLOBE is Bitter.

LONDON, Jan. 20.-The Information.
al News Service learned from high au-
thority today that the complete Brit
ish reply to the United States note of
protest against interference with Am
erican commerce will be delayed for
some time.
The Globe, which is steadily in
creasing in bitterness in it's editorial
utterances against America, is furth-
er incensed today by the announce
ment that the steamer Dacia will sail
from Galveston.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-01-20
PLEDGES INSURE PAPER.

The required number of subscrip.
tions have been received to insure the
publication of the Pierian, the high
school annual. The price Of the an
nual will be eighty-five cents and any.
one outside of school who wishes to
obtain copy can do so by obtaining
a subscription blank from any student.
The staff had meeting last week and
everything is being pushed to make
this annual one of the best
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-01-20
sMELsER SAVES $1,000.

In submitting his report for the year
just closed DR.. s. G. Smelser, city
health officer. estimates that a saving
of $500 was effected in his depart
ment last year without impairing its
efficiency. Fifteen of the typhoid fe-
yer cases were traced to three wells
and all of them have been condemned.
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Local conditions-MostIy fair and
colder tonight. Thursday fair.
General conditions-Theg great era Of
low barometrie pressure with storms
10 slowly passing eastward, followed
by high barometric pressure and fair
weather.. 1t will be colder. Whining
ton, Hatteras and Charleston, s. c.,
report heavy rains. w. e. MOORE,
Weather Forecaster,
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FEDS BEGIN
LEGAL BATTLE
AGAINST 0. B.
National Agreement is Club
to Drive Threatened Opp0.
sition Into Line" Asserts
Attorney.
[sY LEASED WIRE.1

CHICAGO, Jan. 20.-The big court
battle between organized baseball on
one side and the Federal league on
the other began in Judge Landis' court
today.
The court room was packed to the
limit and great crowd of baseball
men and fans stood outside in the
corridors unable to gain entrance.
Immediately after court was called
to order Judge Lands asked the at
torneys on both sides IL there might
be question as to his Jurisdiction in
the matter. Both sides Immediately
waved on this and agreed to abide by
the judges decision in the matter
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-01-20
BOYS CLUB ELECT.

Boys of the Baptist Boys club who
met at the church Monday elected the
following officers for their basketball
team: Borden Hale, captain, Russell
Lee, manager.
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Fellow passengers on Mr.. Taft's
car enthusiastically declared him to be
a most sociable and entertaining CON-
panion. He's q prince of good fel-
low asserted one rotund travelling
salesman.
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DAC|A WILL Leave
DESPITE PROTEST
OF GREAT BRITAIN
BULLETIN.

GALVESTON, Texas, Jan. 2o.-
The steamer Dacia about which
there has been much contention
will leave with her cargo Of H..
600 bales late today.
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FRENCH STATEMENT.
BRITISH DEFEATED.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. 20. Via
Berlin and Amsterdam-Defeat of
British troops in Arabia by Turkish
soldiers is announced in an official
statement issued today. The scene of
the fighting was at the Shat El-Arab
river, a stream formed by the juno
tion Of the Euphrates and Tigris riv-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-01-20
GERMANS take
MORE TRENCHES
ABOUT ARRAS
In Forest North of Sennheim
TeutOns Continue Advance
Against Lines of French
Army.
BY FREDERICK WERNER
Staff Correspondent Of the Interna,
ionS1 NeMa ServieA


BERLIN, Jan. 90 (By Wireless)-
The capture of two hundred yards of
French trenches northwest of Arras
and of 500 yards of French trenches
in the Argonne. is announced in an Of
ficfal statement issued here this af-
ternoon. 1t shows that operations
have been resumed in Alsace, saying
that the German troops have made
good progress in the forest north of
Sennheim.
The official statement follows:
I'm the western theatre of war, in
the district between the coast and
the river Lys there were only artillery
duels yesterday. We took 200 yards
OF French trenches at Notre Dame De
Lorette. northwest of Arras. We also
took few prisoners and two machine
guns. E-.
Tn the Argonne we took a few
French trenches. The ground we
have gained at one place. In the last
few days amounts altogether to 500
yards.
Our attacks made good progress in
the forest north of Sennheim. We
took at Airzsteis (Hirtzenstein) also
two officers and forty mountain chas-
seurs.
I'm the eastern theatre Of war, the
situation is unchanged"
FRENCH STATEMENT.
PARIS, Jan. 2O.-Signal successes
for the French artillery in its duels
with the German guns at various
points along the great battle front
are announced in an official commu-
nication issued by the war office this
afternoon.
1t also tells Of violent conflict in
the forest of La Grurie, where the Ger
mans at first gained an advantage, but
were later driven out of trenches by
the French counter attacks The
French are now holding their positions
there firmly
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CONTINUED on Page Two.)
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WeatherFOrecast

FOR INDlANA-Partly cloudy and
colder In north and east portion. Fair
Thursday.
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-27
$ c Gl E Y

handsome wedding cake. and was al- lowed. the honor of cutting it.
 Loving messages of gratulations and good wishes were received from their sons, Willie. who is foreman of plant at Calvin, Ark, and Harry who holds responsible position in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Their other son, Jim Green, was present at the dinner. After the. dinner had been enjoyed, the party retired to the re- ception room, where delightful so- cial evening was had. MT. and Mrs. Green received many handsome and useful presents as souvenirs of the happy occasion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-27

Chicago, Nov. 26-A fight between the East and the West for the presi- dency of the National Woman Suf- frage association was predicted by Chicago suffragists when the an- nouncement of the retirement of Dr. Anna Howard Shaw from the leader ship was received here.
 Among the candidates which the West will put forth is Mrs. Grace Wilbur Trout of this city. The elec- tion will take place in Washington at the convention of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage, which meets simultaneously with congress next month.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-27
PSYCHOLOGICAL
Mrs. Ellen Wooten.

Mrs. Ellen Wooten, for ten years past a resident of Pine Bluff, died about 3:3G o'clock yesterday after noon, at her home, 121 Idaho street, from pneumonia, with which she has been suffering since Sunday last. She was 61 years of age, and was highly respected by all who knew her.
 Deceased is survived by one son, Luther Wooten of Pine Bluff, and by one sister, Mrs. Julia Shelton, of Rector. The body will be shipped tonight by Robinson & son to Recotr, where funeral services will be held tomorrow
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-27
Will Provide Teacher
 For Orph0D Children.

To aid in the movement for provid- ing a domestic science teacher for the orphan children in the home at Monticello, Mrs. B. c. Mead will open her handsome home in Pine street the afternoon and evening of Thurs day, December 2, for tea. More than ordinary interest is being shown by Pine Bluff people in the welfare of the orphans, and it is expected the ladies will participate in the tea, in large numbers. The hours will be from 8 to 6 ill the afternoon and from 8 to 10 in the evening.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-27
gefy Hour at Library
 of Children This Afternoon.

MISE Maxine Matthews will tell the ny TOT the younger children at the .larys weekly story hour this aft aooa, starting at 2::3O o'clock. For
 older children, Dickens "Old ptoslty Shop" will be told, in sum- snzeo form, by Miss Bishop. The snaance at the story hour con- ues large, despite the many other aacIlons n.Ilons for children and the mul- 'l.y or their school duties, at N season of the year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-27
{ ana Mrs. c. w. Green 'Terate Silver Wedding.

 ' ana Mrs. c. w. Green enter aea number of relatives and aa. uus ua st beautifully appointed |me e' ,d! thursday afternoon at their ia, iSlS West Fifth avenue, the oc- 'l oelng not only Thanksgiving !, .ut also the silver anniversary |r aelr wedding.
 (rs reception hall and dining room
 auea.ut'fully decorated with ferns tes sut ilowers. Mrs. Green was as- Blna ln ~ receiving her guests by Mrs. i, ureen. Little Willette Green,
 M MUniy grandchild, presented MT.
 '' Green with a large and
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-27
SEE MRS NELL KIRCHGRABER

for new and up-to-date hat frames, and black French velvet. If you have a velvet hat of last winter can make it look like new. I clean aigrettes, birds of paradise, plumes, wings, and fancies. Phone 2053 No. 1405 s. Main street. Hours 1 to 3 D. m. 2-9-6m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-27

Mir. Thomas was the father of c. E. Thomas, one of the government farm demonstration agents for Jefferson county.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-27
H. R. Thomas.

News reached here yesterday of the death Tuesday, at his home near Fordyce. of H. R. Thomas. a well known resident of that vicinity, at the age of 67 years. Funeral services were held there Wednesday morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-27
Marriage Licenses.

License was issued yesterday for the marriage of Oscar Clements, 2l, and Miss Ora Black, IS, both of La mont, Grant county
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-27

The Lotus club entertained at a CO., tillion at the ballroom of the Hotel Pines last evening. An unusually large attendance of society folk was present.