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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-20
FIRE
FORCES ALLIES
TO WITHDRAW

CONSTANTINOPLE Via Berlin
and Amsterdam, May 2O-Effective
firing from concealed Turkish batter
les has forced the Anglo-French fleet
to abandon it's bonn bardment of the
Dardanelles forts, the war office an
nounced today.
The following official statement
was issued:
"Our hidden batteries forced the
English battleships to leave their an
chorages and cease firing Tuesday.
French warships were also driven off
by our batteries on the Asiatic shore.
AS result the Anglo-French fleet re-
mained inactive during the rest of the
day.
French warships have recently
been active south of Smyrna. A cruis-
er entered the port of Marmaros Sun
day, confiscated the flags of various
ships and captured two vessels carry
ing cargoes of wood.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-20

IN asking for an increase in gas
rates 1t is understood the company
contemplates citing the following
facts in support of it's application:
That when the company contracted
with the Allegheny Gas company to
supply natural gas in the city of Rich
mond 1t was engaged both in the cleo
trio and gas business, and that ii also
contracted with the city to furnish
natural gas to its patrons at the fol-
lowing rates: First 5000 cubic feet,
oo cents per thousand: next $4,000
cubic feet, As cents per thousand:
over 100000 cubic feet. 40 cents per
thousand. discount of 10 per cent for
each 1000 cubic feet being provided
in all three classifications when bills
were paid on or before the tenth of
the month
That during the year 1914 the earn
ings of the company off its gas busi-
ness amounted to only S96133 and
with the taking over of its electric
plant by the city the company could
not hope to operate its gas business
alone at fair profit. if at any profit
at all. under existing rates
Condition Justifies Plea.
mat the commission would be JUS
tl1led In granting the company the
authority to increase its gas rates. be-
cause of the above mentioned facts:
because the company's contract with
the city pertaining to gas rates would
no longer be binding for the reason
that conditions existing at the time of
its PRONUNCIATION had been radically al
tered with the city's action in taking
over the company's electric business:
and because the commission was OBJ
llgated TO protect the company's bond
holders by establishing rates under
which the earnings of the gas busi-
ness would be sufficient to meet inter
est on the bonded debt and payments
on principle
+ Prior 10 the time the Light. Heat &
Power company entered the natural
gas business it operated an artificial
gas service. receiving q rate of S11O
per thousand cubic feet with a ten
per cent discount.
1t has been figured that for the pas-
two years. with the introduction of
40 cent natural gas. there has been a
saving of $4,000 year to the COM
panyS gas patrons.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-20
CITIZENS Want
CITY TO SOUND
PUBLIC OPINION

For the purpose of permitting the
taxpayers of the city to consider the
policy they desire to pursue in con-
nection with the municipal light plant
in deliberate and intelligent manner.
the following petition was being cir
Culated among citizens today for pre-
sentation to the city authorities:
To the Mayor and Common Council of
the City of Richmond, Indiana, and
the Board of Public Works:
MISUNDERSTANDING that the citi-
ZenS of the city of Richmond ought TO
have an opportunity to inform them
selves and to fairly and honestly de-
termine whether ii would be advisable
for the city to purchase the plant OF
the Richmond Light. Heat and Power
company, we, the undersigned citi
ZenS and taxpayers respectfully peti-
ton your honorable bodies to rescind
the resolution heretofore passed and
suspend all further proceedings in said
matter until the sentiment of the peo,
pie can be aScertained.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-20
SUICIDE STOPS
TEUT0NS TRIAL
FOR ESPIONAGE
Antoine Kuepferle Ties Silk
Scarf About Neck in Cell
at Old Bailey Court in
London.
BY JOHN c. FOSTER.

international News Service Staff Cor
respondent.
LONDON. May 2O-Antone Kuep-
ferle, the alleged German spy, who was
charged with communicating naval
and military secrets to England's enc
mics, committed suicide in his cell in
Brixton Jail. by hanging, early today
kuepferle gave no intimation of his
plan to end his life, but seemed cheer
full and satisfied with the course of
his trial.
Engaged Legal Aid.
The kuepferle trial began Tuesday
and the hearings have been held in Sc
cret The prisoner. who claimed to be
citizen of the United States and a
resident of Brooklyn. was accused of
writing letters with invisible ink, Civ
ing the location of British warships
and the dates of the departure of Brit
ish troops for the front He pleaded
not guilty and made elaborate arrange
ments to prove his innocence by re-
tanning excellent legal talent
kuepferle inflicted upon himself a
form of death he dreaded most He
had protested vigorously against be-
ing tried in civil court where a SEN
tence of guilty meant death by hang
ing, and tried in every way to secure
a trial by military court where the
death sentence in the event of YER
dict of guilty would be execution by
shooting.
The accused man used a silk scarf
in taking his life. tying one end to A
ventilator, the other about his neck.
Dies as Soldier.
kuepferle left the following note:
Il am a soldier with a rank which
do not desire to mention. | have had
fair trial in the United Kingdom
but | am unable to stand the strain
any longer. I have fought in many
battles. l would have preferred death
by shooting at the hands of soldiers.
as it has been my wish that | should
never ascend the scaffOld as a -
At this point in the letter kuepferle
had drawn a Masonic sign The let
ter continues:
Il hope the Almighty Architect of
this universe will lead me in the un-
known land. | am not dying as a spy
but as soldier | cannot be a liar
and perjure myself. I ask that mott
fication of my death be sent to my un-
Gle. Andrew Droll. in Sollingen. Ger
many"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-20

1-Concessions in Friuli from NAL
borghette to Nabresina.
2-Trieste with Istria and Pizan to
constitute an independent state.
3-Italian control of the Curzolari
islands.
4-Italy to have a free hand in AL
bania.
5-Ratification of Italys occupation
of Valona, Albania.
Between April and April 13 re-
ports that Austria and Russia might
conclude a separate peace reached
Baron Sonnino. who then began to in
sist upon an immediate reply from
Austria.
Vienna's reply to the insistent mes
sages of Baron Sonnino was a flat re-
fusal of all Italian demands except
the session of small zone in Trent
and no immediate occupation of that
district by Italy.
In April when it began to look as
though diplomacy had failed, nego.
tiations were broken off and the Trip
lie Alliance pact, so far as Italy was
concerned, was abrogated.
The contention underlying the
green book" is that Italy tried
throughout to avoid war.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-20
SIXTH STREET ASKS
PAVEMENT OF BRICK

The majority of the property own
ers on Sixth street from South A
street to Fort Wayne avenue, four
teen of them, have petitiOned to have
the street paved with brick. This
greatly pleased the board members
who feared for a time that the prop
erty owners would decide upon con-
crete because it was cheaper I'M
provement. The contract for the paw
ing of that street will now be awarded
to Cronin and Meredith, the lowest
bidders on brick.
1t was also learned by the board to-
day that at least two-thirds of the
South A street property owners are
in favor of paving that street with
brick, in which event Cronin &
Meredith will receive the contract.
A petition was received today for
the extension of the water main in
Chestnut street from Northwest
Fourth street to Northwest Fifth
street.
A petition was received for a ce-
ment sidewalk on the west side OF
South Tenth street from Park Place to
South G street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-20
Crowds in Rome Shout for
War While Troops Protect
Building Where Deputies
Hold Session.
GUARD ALL EMBASSIES
German and Austrian ENJOYS
Remain to Throw Full Re-
spOnsibility of the War on
Italy.
By BRIxTON D'ALLAIRE,
Staff Correspondent for international
News Service

news 0STvtCS.
ROME, May 20.-Parliament recon
vened today with Rome aflame for
war with Austria. AS the senators and
deputies gathered great crowds
marched through the streets crying:
Down with Austria"
Ten thousand troops took up sta
tions in the city at dawn The prom
inent buildings were surrounded by
soldiers with fixed bayonets. The
guards about the Austrian and German
embassies were doubled
Confers With King.
Premier Salandra held an early con-
ference with King Victor Emanuel.
hTe premier was cheered as he ar
rived and left the Quirinal. 1t is un-
derstood that Salandra acquainted the
king with the decision of the cabinet
that Austria's latest concessions were
insufficient and also gave him in de-
tail the measures adopted by the cabi-
net for rupturing diplomatic relations
with Austria and the war that is ex-
pected to follow.
All disinterested diplomats here are
watching with deepest interest the
methods of Foreign Minister Sonnino
for breaking with Austria and Ger
many.
Shift Responsibility.
Both these countries have done their
utmost to avoid giving cause for a
break. 1t is reported that Prince Won
Buelow and Baron Won Macchio have
been instructed by their respective
governments not to ask for their pass.
ports, apparently planning to throw
full responsibility upon Italy. Even
in official Italian circles it is admit
ted that Sonnino's diplomacy will be
put to hard test.
The houses of parliament were call
ed to order promptly at 2 o'clock. The
troops which had been station in all
the streets adjacent to parliament
building allowed none to approach
save members and those bearing
special passes.
The only conspicuous absentee in
the chamber of deputies was Signor
Giolitti, leader Of the anti-war party
and former premier Of Italy, who has
openly been accused Of treason for
trying to prevent Italy from going to
war against her former allies.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-20
Alfred Bavis, as Spokesman,
Declares Commission Busi-
ness Men See Advantage to
City Electric Plant.
s'RICHMOND is SAFE"
City Attorney Bond Hints at
Legal Loopholes and Prom
ises Opinion Clearing Up
Status of Contract.

Members of the commission appoint
ed by Mayor Robbins to supervise the
conduct of cases before the state
utilities commission involving the mu-
nicipal plant held meeting last even
ing with members of the board of pub
lie works and City Attorney Bond and
for several hours discussed the
charges recently made public that the
city has irrevocably contracted to
purchase the electric plant of the
Light, Heat & Power company.
President Bavis of the board, was
spokesman for the commissioners to-
day but he had little information to
make public at this time. He said
that City Attorney Bond would issue
a statement tomorrow in explanation
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-20
GARRISON TELLS WHY
AMERICA MUST ARM
TO MAINTAIN PEACE

people to look the facts squarely in
the face. Only united nation can
accomplish anything in arming for the
conflict which is bound to come soon
er or later.
We will be despised among the ma
tions of the earth and our righteous
ness will not save us from the aggress-
ions of the unrighteous, if we remain
weak and flabby, he argues We must
be ready to make war in order to keep
the blessings Of peace he said Self
preservation is the first law OF a ma
ton
"A nation to deserve preservation
must be sane, just, righteous, self-re-
specting and courageous he contin-
ued. Since it only obtained those vir-
tues by conflict of one sort or another,
it can only retain them and thus in
sure it's own preservation by being
prepared in every proper way to de-
fend them from the inevitable assaults
which will be made against them
AT first blush it SENS amazing that
there could be widespread inattention
On the part Of our people to this mat
ter which so vitality and Intimately
concerns them, and quite as amazing
that there could be disagreement as to
certain fundamental considerations,
and confusion Of thought and judgment
with respect to them. There is, how
ever, just such inattention. resulting
in neglect of the subject and just such
confusion of thought and division of
counsel, and we must face that situa-
tion and deal with it as it is is. I'm
til most of us think alike on this sub
ject, there is no hope of proper set
tlement of it.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-20
ENGLAND WAITS
ON ASQuITH TO
FORM CABINET
Churchill Slated to Go, While
Pail Mall Demands Kitch-
ener Resign as First War
Chief.

LONDON, May 20.-The gigantic
task of forming new war cabinet
occupied the attention of Premier AS
quith today while the nation waited
impatiently for official news of
changes in the old ministry. Parlia-
ment has adjourned until June 3, but
it is expected that the contemplated
changes will be announced before that
time.
One of the most remarkable fea-
lures of the domestic political up
heaval is the demand no wbeing made
by the Pail Mall Gazette and other
influential newspapers for the retire
ment Of Lord Kitchener, who since
the war started has been regarded in
the light of a popular idol.
1t is practically established that no
matter who heads the war office the
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-20
NEWS DIGEST OF
ITALIAN CRISIS

The parliament met in Rome at
2 o'clock to decided whether that
country should go to war with
Austria.
The length Of the session is
probIematic.
1t is not unlikely that the
deputies will discuss the subject
until late tonight or until Friday
morning before decision is
reached.
It is believed that definite ac-
ton will have been taken by Fri
day night when parliament is due
to be dismissed. II this proves
true, further action will be left to
the military authorities.
The action Of today's session
will OF course be Immediately
known to the people Of Rome, but
whether the Italian authorities
will permit transmission Of the
news to the outside world is
matter apart. It is considered
that the information may be with
held until Italy has had time to
strike a telling blow.
Rome time is hours 4e min
utes earlier than Chicago time.
Already the Austrian fleet at
Pola is reported to have sailed to
lombard Venice.
The universal belief prevails
here that Greece and Bulgaria will
join Roumania and Italy.
King Emmanuel received both
the minister Of war and minister
Of marine in audience this morn
ing. The conference was regard
ed as extremely important in view
Of immediate war with tho Teu-
tonic allies.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-20
FOUNTAIN CITY JOINS
OLD TRAILS MOVEMENT

Fountain City Joined the National
Old Trails Road association move
ment last night when representative
citizens of New Garden township after
hearing the Fourth of July celebration
outlined, heartily endorsed the move
ment and appointed a committee to
organize the township.
I'VE have heard what the movement
stands for; we believe in the national
ization of the National road: why
hear more; let's start to organize at
once"
This was the sentiment of the
speeches, and a committee, with Major
NJ M. Lacey as chairman, was quickly
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-20
WHY WE SHOULD ARM.

THE real problem Of national
defence is how to get the people of
this country to look the facts
squarely in the face
Turning aside won't dot will
not only prevent the calamity, but
will also serve to make it's effects
more disastrous if and when it
does come"
NO sound rea son can be ad
duced which would justify a sane
man in concluding that isolation
alone spells safety"
Nor can sure reliance be placed
upon our lack of aggressive intent
ion. our freedom from covetous-
ness, or our tendency toward right
eousness."
"Self-respect. without which man
is an invertebrate animal, re-
quires that we should be prepared
to protect that which not only in
cludes our material possessions.
but that intangible something
which makes US a distinctive ma
tion in the eyes Of the world"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-20

appointed and an organization meet
ing called for Friday evening. On the
committee besides Major Lacey are
L. D. Hampton. G. A. Dwiggins,
George Showalter, G. B. Harris, Lava
Study, DR.. o. n. Huff, Earl Smith,
John Barnes and T. J. Reynolds.
Accepting an invitation of the Eaton
Commercial club. local boosters will
outline the work in Preble county
Friday evening, while Hagerstown
will be visited Monday, and Boston
early next week
Major Lacey said he believed the
National road ought to be commem-
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-20


the Richmond Light Heat Power
according
a
the Of the Light Heat
with
$9ooooo
the approval Of the
officials had
by City Attorney Bond
making a investigation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-20
FINISH EXTERIOR WORK.
ON FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Exterior work on the new First Ma
tional bank building has been com
pleted. Workmen are plastering the in.
terror and are putting in the big win
dows. Mr. Gayle said the work
should be completed by September
and probably earlier, Seventh street
and Main street will be cleaned within
a short time and the fences around
the building removed
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-20
C0NFESSES TO MURDER

Columbus, Ind, May 20.-William
r. Winfrey, railroad station agent at
Grammer, today confessed to Coroner
Bracken that he killed Robert Sam
pie, the contractor and builder who
was found dead in his home at that
place several days ago. Winfrey claim
ed he acted in self-defense when Sam.
pie fired a shotgun at him.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-20

LAKE MOHONK, N. Y, May 90
The United States must arm immed-
lately if it is to keep pace among the
nations, Secretary of War Lindley H.
Garrison will tell the pacifists gather
ed for the annual conference on in
ternational arbitration here.
He holds the real problem of Ameri-
can national defence is to get the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-20
FOE TO SHELL VENICE

PARIS, May 20.-A dispatch from
| Milan states that the Austrian fleet
at Pola has sailed to lombard Venice
as soon as war is declared between
, Italy and Austria
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-20
A COMPARISON.

VOI q, ", dIu 2.
John Beasley, Terre Haute. one
of the best corporation lawyers in
state.
George H Olney. corporation
lawyer, New York city.
Wilfred Jessup. Richmond.
Fred White, Richmond.
A. NJ. Gardner, Richmond
Byram c. Robbins. Richmond
For Richmond.
William A. Bond, city attorney
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-20
SINK GERMAN SHIP

GENEVA, May 20.-A Petrograd dis
patch to the Tribuna states that an
English submarine penetrated the Bal
TIC sea and sank German transport
off Libau.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-20
DEBATERS SELECTED.

Principal Pickell of the high school,
announced today that the debating
team of the school had been selected
and consisted of the following men,
bers: William Dean, Leroy Brown and
Ray Jordan.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-20

For Riehmond-Rain tonight. Un.
settled Friday with probable showers.
General Conditions-The central
storm present over the southern states
is causing general rains east of the
Rocky mountains and snow in Ne
braska, foot deep in many places. An.
other storm central over the Rocky
mountains with a temperature of %
degrees above at Cheyenne.
w E Moore. Weather Forecaster.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-20

Companys Attorneys Will Show that Former Figures Were
Based on Plant Providing Both Electric and Gas Servce
That Business Declined Rapidly During l9l4 that the
Ciys Competitor Could Not Expect to Operate Its Gas
Interests Alone at Fair Profit at Any Profit at All under
Existing Schedule Allowed by Indiana Commission.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-20
CONDITIONS Will COMPEL
UTILITY BODY TO GRANT
ANTICIPATED CONDITIONS

Protection Of Holders Of $500 Bonds Makes Permission
to Raise Rates Only Course Open State Public Service
Bureau, Event Legality Of Contract Entered into Forces
City to Complete Deal for Electrical Property and Equip
ment of Private Corporation Valuation Of More than
Million Dollars Accepted Without Investigation.
PETITION WILL REVIEW CHANGED CONDITION
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-20
|WeatherForecast

FOR INDIANA-Rain tonioht and
probably Friday.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1915-01-05

which isScoming to the Southern farmers IN TIE
movement to reduce the acreage of cotton. The
promise that this is to be done, the indications.
that the plans are to do this, have been already
Of assistanc in increasing the price Of cotton
and when it is seen from the actual size Of the
crop being planted we look with confidence t.
a further increase, if the acreage is curtailed
as it should be curtailed. President Harrison
says that the statistics Of the United States De-
partment Of Agriculture and the reports Of ae-
ricultural agents of the Southern Railway show
an increase in the acreage planted in fall grains
in every Southern State, with the prospects for
an increased acreage Of corn in the spring.
With a smalled crop Of cotton and a larger pro-
duction Of grain prices cannot but advance, and
it is certain that this combination will bring
nroft from the inevitable demand which will
come from Europe.
The people Of this country have no reason to
doubt that q business revival is at hand. All
the signs point to it. What We need is to get
ready for it and for every man TO do his par
in assisting to bring this to pass with rapidity
The United States has the right to feel that this
is to be a year Of increased prosperity,
a prosperity which will be shared by oil the
people.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1915-01-05
THE EXIT OF DEPRESSION

I'iuen'es continue TO multiply, ana more
witnesses are continuing TO take the stand =,
give testimony that the period of depression !,
TINS country caused by the war in Enrone is
passing and that there is to be q general rar;r.,
OF business. The outlook is so encorra eina +ho+
men IN the large activities Of life thro,ghou+
the country are speaking out with confidence Of
an increasing prosperity at hand
Among the latest to be heard in fbie en;.;+ g
warranted optimism is President Fairfax 4a.
iisoh' OF the Southern Railway. His declara
llon Is tllat the wars effect on business con5;
IONS III the South is proving only temnorarv
that the demand for cotton is GROWING 49, 49,.
a general business revival is on tba nou .,r,
world must have cotton he avs u,,
pointing out the demand for both oxn,rt
Al american mills gives the fact that there
mas been a substantial increase in r;o, -
the depression was at it's worst With -. :,
correctly holds that with This 1on-o- ~
ooe'on 'here viii be a revival Of business
harrison we'll emphasizes the voI,o