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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
ITALY SENDS
100000 MEN
INTO ALBANIA

ROME, Dec. 16.-Italy's expiditon-
ary force sent to the Balkans has been
landed in Albania. Official announce
ment was made today that the land
ing had been successfully completed.
Austrian warships attempted to pre-
vent the landing of the Italians with
shellfire and by planting mines along
the Albanian coast. The warships
were driven off, but the destroyer In.
trepido and the transport Reumberto
was sunk by mines with a total uoss
of 43 lives.
No official statement has been
issued as to the number of men in the
Italian Balkan expedition, but unoffic-
ial reports say that it comprises at
least 100000 infantry and cavalry,
with full artillery equipment.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
DEMOCRATS LIMIT
DEBATE ON War TAX

WASHINGTON. Dec 16-After los
ing the first skirmish in the revenue
fight the Democrats this afternoon re-
gained supremacy in the house by
the slender margin Of sixteen votes.
BY vote of 2os to 1872 the Democrats
put through a preliminary motion, the
first step toward limiting debate on
the administration resolution extend
ing the war revenue tax. On a rising
vote the Republicans had won by
173 to 164, but a record vote brought
the missing Democrats in and the
roll call restored Democratic control.
A roll call was then ordered on the
question OF limiting debate on the
resolution to two hours and half.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
XMAS Tree FUNDS
TOTAL ONLY $40

The Palladium VIII giadIy receive
contributions to the Christmas tree
fund. which has now reached q total
Of $50. The money can be either
brought in person to the office or
sent in a check addressed to the
Christmas Tree Fund. Palladium.
Richmond, Ind. All donations will be
turned over to Police Sergeant Nc
Nally, treasurer Of the COMMITTEES
which has charge Of the event.
The funds will be used to provide
an enjoyable Christmas celebration
for children who otherwise would not
receive any attention or consideration
on the great annual day.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
YOUNG WOMEN ASK
RELIEF FOR NEEDY

Young women who will take part
in the "Once-a-Week Club" play in
three acts to be presented at the First
Christian church on December 21, are
Alta Mae White, Ruth Keelor, Alice
Vossler, Amy Fitzpatrick. Donna Hyde
Pauline Mansfield. Meta Richards,
Wilma Goehner, Wilhelmina Boggs,
Mabel Mansfield and Hazel Bond. Be-
tween the acts a quartet composed of
Mrs. Villas Miller, Mrs. Edward Sharp,
Miss Meta Richards and Miss Edna
Smith will sing. Contributions of food
and clothing to be distributed among
the poor will be acceptable at that
time or at the services Sunday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16

was said that the situation 10 now
practically where 1t was before the
United States sent its note Of protest.
1t is known that this government e.
poets to dispatch another note to Aus
tria at once. even sharper In tone than
the first one.
All Of the demands made In the first
communication will be reiterated and
it will be stated that the submarine
policy Of the United States IL too well
known in Austria to require . detailed
statement.
The belief that q complete diplo-
matte break between Austria and the
United States must inevitably come
was growing in official circles. Ad-
mitting that German diplomacy was
being exerted in Vienna to have con-
cessions made to this country In con-
nection with the sinking Of the An
coma, high administration officials ex-
pressed the fear that this will not be
done.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
STORM MOVES EAST

CHICAGO, Dec. 16.-Southern and
western storms which have caused gen.
eral precipitation for twenty-four hours
ward through Kentucky and southern
ward through Kentucky nd southern
Illinois. their progress being marked
by snow and sleet. Telegraph and
telephone companies. handicapped by
the sleet of last week. were confronted
with new difficulties. Heavy sleet at
Louisville rendered communication
with the southern towns uncertain. ~
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
AUSTRIA JuST|F|ES
SINKING OF STEAMER

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 16.-Austria
mas replied to the American demands
for a disavowal Of the sinking OF the
Italian liner Ancona by taking sharp
issue with the Washington govern
ment, according to q dispatch received
here today fFom Vienna. .u
The dispatch states. that the reply
was handed to United Ctatss Anbasss-
dor Penfisld Tuesday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
SUES ALF UNDERHlll

Alfred c. UnderhiIl was made de-
fendant In another suit Instituted In
circuit court today by William Strike
leather. The complaint 10 on an &C
count alleged to be owing Strike
leather for work done on Underhilrs
farm in Franklin county. There are
Eow four cases pending In circuit
court against Underhill. who is under
Indictment by the grand jury In ad-
dition to the civil action brought
against him. @
Strikeleather alleges that ,Underhil
owes him $108.90 for work done On
the farm e.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
INHUMAN TREATMENT
CHARGED By WOMAN

Ida Ross, All North Twentieth street,
filed divorce complaint against John
Ross this morning. alleging cruel and
inhuman treatment. They were mar
ried in 1895 and have four children.
Mrs. Ross asks the court for the GUS
tody of the youngest. Edward. aged z
She alleges in the complaint that her
husband has treated her cruelty and
left her in October. 1915. He is now
working at the Starr Piano factory.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
CENTERvIllE PLANS
COMMUNITY XMAS

Miss Grace King. county domestic
science supervisor Is in Centerville
today arranging for special Christmas
observance In the schools Of Center
township. It Is being planned to con-
duct a community program in Center
Vile as we'll as In Milton and White
water. Miss King ia cooperating with
the Boosters club Of Milton In arranx.
ing the program there and made q
visit to Whitewater several days ago
to perfect plans.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
MONITOR IS sunk

CONSTANTINOPLE Dec. 16.-Out-
lying positions Of the British at Kut-
el-Amara, in Mesopotamia, have been
taken by storm by Turkish troops, it
was officially announced today by the
Ottoman war office. A British mont-
tor was sunk In the Tigris river by
Turkish artillery, -..-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
COMMITTEES TO REPORT

Committee on buildings and grounds
will report at the meeting of the West
Richmond Improvement association to-
morrow night. J. w. Rethmeyer, Is
chairman OF the committee.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
WAR BULLETINS
AMBULANCE PARTY RETURNS.

PARIS, Dec. 16.-An American am
bulance party organized in Chicago by
John B. Murphy has returned to Paris
after working for six months In north
ern France and will continue Its
labors here. The party includes 81
surgeons and Is nurses.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
FIRE BURNS COTTON

SAVANNAH, Ca, Dec. 16.-Damage
to the extent OF 100000 was caused
by fire which swept the warehouse
Of Perca and Batty, cottondealers, and
threatened the ocean steamship COM
pany's terminals early today. The
origin Is unknown.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
POSTPONE PRAYER MEETING.

There will be no prayer meeting
service at the Reid Memorial U, p.
church this evening.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
suLcARs HALT PURSUIT.

SOFIA, dec. 16.-Pursuit OF the al
lied troops by the Bulgariaus has halt
ed temporarily at the Greek frontier
according to the officiAl report Issued
here under date of Dec. il.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16

This picture New York had been suffering
great blizzard and made within twelve hours
traffic-crippng storms of 1t
shows City Hall Park barbered down almost to sumner
significant of the OF New YORK street
cleaners that handful Of comparatively speaking
o roadways and sidewalks shown in this al
have made single drift size of the ggan
tic Wooworth building which towers in the background
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16

Herman d. Lempke. attorney for
the German consulate at San Fran
cisco. has given out a sensational
statement flaying United States At
torney John w. Preston, who caused
the arrest of G. c. Crowley. the xe-
dective; Louis Smith and Baron Won
Brincken in connection with the al
legged bomb plot against allied muni-
tions ships, and intimating that Col
lector Of the. Port Davis had violated
the neutrality of the United States In
allowing mun.tion ships to sail from
San Francisco.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
Weather Forecast

United States Report-Rain or snow
tonight and Friday. Warmer east por.
ton tonight. Colder Friday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16

For Riehmond-Snow and rain and
warmer tonight. Friday rain. snow
and colder with increasing winds.
General Ccnditicns-The western
storm now covers the Mississippi val
ley and is causing rain. sleet and snow
A colder wave is following which will
reach here Friday or Saturday. Zero
temperatures prevail In Eastern Ore
gon.
w. E. Moore, Weather Forecaster.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
ANNOUNCED SUCCESSES.

BERLIN, Dec. 16.-Teuton success
es in both the Balkans and western
theatre of war were announced by the
war office today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16

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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16

Temperature
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-08

Democracy that has lain dis creetly dormant during two Re publican administrations in his Secretary. The Governor Is hay. ing some difficulty, however, II Convincing the most credulou. among both Republicans and Dem. ocrats as to the genuineness )f the find. For over two years he has permitted this man to f,l the choicest, most lucrative posi tion within his gift, while any number of staunch Wilson Dem ocrats, from among whom one could have been chosen to haze creditably filled the position, have been denied recognition.
 Do you realize, Mr. President how dangerous it is to the party organization in Alaska, as it would be elsewhere, to have a Republican occupying such conf- dential relations with a man nom inally at the head of our party organization? This man, Short hlll' has access to nearly every letter that comes to this office, many of which are marked con fidential' and in all probability emanating from departmental sources in Washington, and le- ferring, no doubt, to admlnistra- tive policies, and not infrequen.- ly to the replacement of obnox- ious Republican holdovers by loy- a Democrats.
 "The Democratic party of this Territory, Mr. President, is try ing to smooth out of the rough places, heal differences, curb fac tional dissensions, and get into harness to do good team work in the campaign now peni- ing, and it is admittedly discour- aging to be confronted with .he deplorable situation I have de- scribed. This position of Short hills, in tEe eyes of the Demoy- racy of Alaska, belongs to Democrat, and Governor Strong nor any other man has the right to foist upon our organization q Republican partisan. There are any number of deserving Demo crats in Alaska, who, by their loyalty, their zeal, and their ac- tivity, and their pecuniary contri- buttons to advance Democratic |
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-08
Charges Made by Edward Wade Against Governor Strong

Some time ago dispatches from Juneau reached this city to the eff feet that charges had been preferred against Governor Strong and sent to President Wilson. It was argu- ed at the time by many of this city that the charges were of the sour grapes" order, having been made by an employee of the gov ernor's office who had been dis missed.
 In one of the recent mails The Citizen received a copy of the charges in full, together with a letter from the gentleman making them. For the benefit of the read CTS of this paper the entire com munication is herewith reproduced: ::
 Territory of Alaska. Governors Office, Juneau. October 9, 1915.
 Hon. J. II. Caskey, Editor Fair banks Citizen. Fairbanks, Alaska. Dear Sir:
 "Throush the intervention of my friends, Hon. John R. Vim, Sen ator J. NJ Tanner, Col. w. L. Stevenson, and Surveyor General Davidson, l was appointed to a1 $l 500 clerkship in the office of the Governor of Alaska, j. F. A. Strong. My affiliations all my life have been Democratic, and my credentials are signed by men so superior to J. F. A. Strong in every essential qual- ifcation of Democracy as to make comparison ludicrous.
 "ln his office Governor Strong harbors, in defiance of indignant Democratic protests, a man whose acceptable service with two Repub- lican Governors, and whose undevi- ating devotion to the G. o. P. has made him obnoxious to the leaders of my party. And yet this great DEMOCRATIC Governor of ours, whose antipathy to you is so pro- nounced, and whose 'holier than thou Pharasaical attitude, in view of his Republican appointments (Arthur G. Shoup, for instance, and W. G. Smith, Territorial, Treasur er) would be Imaginable were it no. pathetic His Republican 'Secre- tary to the Governor has made it so unpleasant to me that I rendered my resignation to be effective Novem- Der 9th. Before doing so, however,
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-08

tative Theo. A. Bell. of San Fran cisco, Cal. ad infnitum. My cou- sin, Clark Howell, National Com mitteeman from Georgia, will cheerfully bear witness to the type of Democracy that has ever characterized my political activi- ties, while there are many men now influential in party counsels that remember my devotion to MT. Bryan and my gratuito1s services at Congressional Head quarters, cheerfully placing my personal welfare in jeopardy to promote the interests of Demo- racy. As you will recall, Sena- tor George W. Cartwright. of Fresno, California; Hon. Chas. A. Sweigert and myself, were three of the first Democrats of Califo-- mia to urge your claims upon party consideration, your avail ability and your splendid qualii- cations for the highest gift at the disposal of the Democratic or ganization. If, therefore, M-. President, the possession by my self of your own and Mir. Mc- Combs endorsements are not suf- ficient to entitle me to an audi ence and to impart to my utter ances that weight necessary to insure thorough investigation of the charges l have to prefer, then I respectfully ask you to seek through other channels con- frmatlon of what I assert above.
 1 am intimately associated with Governor John F. A. Strong, of Alaska, your appointee and come into close daily contact with him, and this fact makes it pc culiarly distressing to be compeil- ed to file with you the charge against him of retaining In his employ, despite bitter protest, WILLIAM w. SHORTHILL, as Secretary to the Governor
 CIVILIAN w. SHORTHILL is an unfortunate legacy from Gov ernor Strong's immediate Repub- lican predecessors, Governors Hoggatt and Clark, and occupies a position without the shelterins arms of the classified service, it having been generally assumed by the REAL Democrats of Alas
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-08

Judge John R. Vim, President of the Democratic Club of Juneau, and one of Alaskas staunchest Demo- crats. and man of great ability | had talk with Governor Strong and told him he must remove Short hill, his Secretary; that it was caus- ing scandal and that unless he did so l would resign. l have resigned. So you have the Governors answer. Strong sacrificed a lifelong Democrat to re- tain in office black Republican. skipping his party in the face ;n doing so. l am enclosing my letter to the President, copies of which went to Democrats of national rep utation. The letter speaks for itself. Do with this correspondence whatever you deem expedient.
 Faithfully yours.
 EDWARD l. WADE. "P. S.-Mr. Lafe Spray. of this place. tells me Strong is not Ken tuckian' by birth, as he claims, bat Canadian Is that true?"
 Copy of Charges.
 Territory of Alaska, Cover nor's Office, Juneau, October Q, 1915.
 Honorable Woodrow Wilson the White House, Washington, D. C.
 My Dear MT. President:
 Yielding to the higher Call of party fealty it is with deep re- gret that the necessity exists eo1 brushing aside all personal con- alterations and submitting to you, for such action as you may deem expedient in the premises certain facts that are intimate ly interwoven with the welfare of the Democratic organization in Alaska.
 My Democratic credentials cover period of service in the ranks of two decades, and bear the endorsement of men high Tn the counsels of the party, among whom l may mention YOUR SELF, Honorable William F. Me Combs Senator Hoke Smith Sa,- ator J. Hamilton Lewis, Congress- men Tribble, Adamson, and Bart lett, of Georgia; Congressman Beall, of Texas, former Represen-
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-08

SavaSes and people of small re- straint and strong emotions show their pleasure by bodily actions. Thus we read of man that "rolled on the floor, shrieking with laugh ter" This, like the wagging tail Of the dog, is merely an effort to try and get an outlet for all the mus cular tension.
 This rolling on the floor is like cats expression of pleasure also The cat rubs her back against ones leg or the corner of a bookcase or N chair leg. This is to relieve th,. pleased tension of the muscles of the cats back, just as the savage's rolling on the ground is to relieve the muscles of his back
 When a dog hasn't any tail worth wagging he goes through exactly the same motions, only there is more Wag than tail, A dog with re spectable tail, who does not wag it when pleased is either an ungrate- full hound, pessimist, or over-fed. The coldness of a dogs nose is evidence of his bodily health, the wagging of his tail of his mental health
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-08
WHY DOGS WAC THEIR TAIIS

When a dog Is pleased he wags his tail. But why he shows bis delight in this way is puzzlina It appears to be due to the fact that pleasure exci.es the body, making all the muscles tense. It is the tension of the muscles of the face that makes us smile or grin, when pleased, and the wagging tail fol lows the same rule
 A very similar response of the body to emotion is seen when We are embarrassed. Most people arc familiar with the twisting and wrig- gling of the body shown by a shy country fellow who has suddenly been taken into a room with nun Der of city girls As they say in books, The wriggles with emba.' rassment." The emotion has made all his muscles so tense that he cannot stay still.
 His wriggling about in his chai his twisting of his hands serve as sort of safety valve to relieve the strain on his feelings caused by his shyness in the presence of strangers.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-08

principles merit consideration fo~ this position. and one of such should be selected to fill it.
 "I have not exaggerated one iota the gravity of the situation that exists in Alaska, nor the necessity for action on your part, to remedy condition that prom ises to destroy. or at least ser iously cripple our present and fu- ture usefulness.
 "1 realize, Mir. Wilson, that in submitting these matters to you.. consideration l am placing my position with Governor Strong in jeopardy, in fact, that my resi,- nation will. in all probability be requested by him, if even that courtesy is shown me. This fact alone should be sufficient guar antee to you of the disinterested sincerity of the motives that in- spire me to appeal to you to heb our party in Alaska in a matter that so vitally affects it's future. It is a political Macedonian call. My retention in office would only be assured by your personal in- tervent'on, and whether you feel disposed to interest yourself or not in that phase of the matter. which, after all, only affects my personal fortunes, urge upon you the prime importance of in structing Governor Strong to at once dispense with the services of this dangerous Republican that he harbors to the detriment of the party to whose dominance he owes his position, and whose pe..- petuity in office should be hi; first and highest concern.
 If there be any question rais- ed as to MT. ShorthilPs politics am going to ask that you, through your Secretary of the h. terior, Honorable Franklin K. Lane, wire the following Demo- crats of prominence, asking an expression of their opinion, anl also as to the expediency of i'm mediate action:
 Hon, John R. Vim, President Of the Juneau Democratic Club.
 Hon. z. R. Cheney, Democrat lc National Committeeman, Ju- neau, Alaska.
 "Hon. A. M. Rousseau, Skag-
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-08

ka that upon the installation ir power of a Democratic admins tration he would be AT ONCE succeeded by a loyal Democrat
 Mir. Shorthill's partisanship is ot peculiarly obnoxious and radi- cal type, and the incumbency ct this important, lucrative and con fdential office by this Republican is in fragrant defiance of Demo- cratic protests of the most wig orous and trenchant character. The intense and uncompromising loyalty that Mir. Shorthill has al ways, until within the last few weeks, cherished for the Republi- can party is so we'll known in Alaska as to render superfuous any reference thereto. There has been no man outside of Governor Strong who has been courageous enough to assert that Mir. Short hill was ever anything else than a bitter Republican partisan.
 "Now, Mir. President, your Democratic appointee, Governor John F. A. Strong, refuses point blank to dismiss this Republican Secretary from his service, claim ing that he (ShorthilD is Dem ocrat' because he (ShorthilD 'to'l me so.' This reasoning would ere ate mirth under the ribs of death if it were not so tragic in it's consequences to our party integ- rlty and success. Governor Strong owes his present position to the success of the Democratic party at the polls. He has no right to place himself above his party. Toward the consummation of that success this Republican Secretary that he so religlously coddles an l nourishes on Democratic milk, not only never affiliated with the Democratic organization, but ne,- CT contributed one dollar, al- though he receives from several sources, by virtue of his position with Governor Strong, a salary that, I am advised, approximates S4,0O0 per annum. l am not ad- vised as to the legality, under the federal statutes, of MT. Shorthill drawing several salaries. I might also add that it has been only within a few weeks that Cover nor Strong has discovered the