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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-18

field of Petersburg, the march to the
sea and the burning of Atlanta.
AS a climax comes the assembling
of the clansmen. Robed in white like
spectres, they respond silently to the
bugle summons. From every direction
they move swiftly, noiselessly to join
the company.
Assembled they begin that long,
spectacular ride to relieve Piedmont.
They dash across the horizon, a seem
ingly endless line.
Words are beggared by the task of
describing the mute but expressive ac.
tion of thousands of persons on q
sage set with such minute care and
with musical effects that touch the
emotions of every person.
The fine crowd which filled the
Cennett theatre last night was trans.
ported and held by the wonderful fas-
cination of the play.
The theatre had been renovated and
decorated
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-18
CANDIDATES
make TALKS
AT BETHEL

About two hundred people attended
the political meeting and 'possum sup
per at Bethel last night. 1t was a
Mecca for candidates. especially those
cf Republican persuasion. One lone
Democratic office seeker. George
Young of Richmond, who would like
to be sheriff, appeared and was an
c Bile representative of his party.
The bad condition of the roads kept
a large number of people away. Quite
q few candidates who attempted 70
reach Bethel in automobiles got
stuck in the mud and we're forced
to turn back. The large trucks which
were to carry a number of Richmond
people to the rally. were not permit
ted to make the trip.
Denver Harlan, a candidate for the
Republican nomination as prosecuting
attorney. acted as toastmaster in A
very creditable manner. injecting
much pep" into the proceedings. He
compelled every candidate present to
make speech. When Joe PeltZ
mounted the stage the dropping cur
tain had to be hoisted a couple of feet
Sc the banqueters could see Josephs =
beaming countenance.
Lynch Speaks on Defense.
Patrick j. Lynch of New Castle. can
didate for the Republican congress
sional nomination. delivered the most
address of the evening.
dwelling particularly on the necessity
Of adequate national defense. He also
suggested the advisability of electing
him to congress.
Lawrence Handley. poet laureate of
the Richmond city council. sent some
verses in praise of the good town OF
Bethel, said verses being read b.
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-18
DISTRIBUTE ROSTER
OF MASONIC LODGES


The 1916 roster of'the Masonic lodge
in Richmond has been printed. and is
being distributed to the members
This years booklet has purple cover
and is one. of the most attractive ever
issued.
1t contains the names of all officers
and members. the living past high
prieses and deceased past high priests
and indicates the time of meetings
Following are the names of the Ma
sonic lodges: Webb lodge. No. "a,
F. & A. NJ, Richmond lodge, No. 1856
F. & A. NJ; King Solomon's Chapter,
No. 4. R. A. NJ; Wayne council. No. 10
R. & S M: Richmond Commandery,
No. s, K. T.; Ancient Accepted Scot
tish Rites. Richmond membership !:
Loyal Chapter. No. 40. O. E. s.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-18
COURT INTRICuES
CAUSE DIFFICULTY

LONDON, Feb. 1S.-Court intrigue
at Berlin has arisen to make more Sc
rious the situation between the Unit
ed States and Germany. The informa-
tion concerning the inner jealousies of
the Berlin court comes in dispatch
to the London Times from Scandina-
vian correspondent. The correspond
ent says that DIR. Soils. the Colonial
secretary, has ambitions to succeed to
the foreign office after the war. He
finds in Count Won Bemstorff, the
German ambassador at Washington,
the chief rival. Out of this situation
the difficulties of the Washington me-
gotiations grow.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-18
BOND CUTS PARAGRAPH
OFFENSIVE TO DUNCAN
AFTER HEATED DEBATE

INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. 1S.--Claiming
that the revenues from the forty cent
gas rate now being charged in Rich
mond are not sufficient to keep up the
plant, produce gas and maintain a
depreciation fund the Richmond Light,
Heat & Power company today opened
its case before full sitting of the
Public Service commission. asking
that the rate be increased from 20
cents to Is cents. Attorney Beasley
for the company took up the entire
morning with his opening statement
and the first evidence was presented
the commission this afternoon.
Attorney Beasley said that notwith-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-18
CHIEF BLAmES PARENTS
FOR DELINQUENT GIRLS,
EASY PREY T0 Washers

scathing Indictment of parents who permit their
children, especially girls between the ages of fourteen
and eighteen to wild the Streets is contained in
signed statement issued today by Chief of Police
Goodwin.
In this statement the chief also urges the various
civic organizations to assist in the conservation Of
young and women, especially the latter by provid
ing clean and properly supervised places of
Also he threatens prosecutions whenever possible Of
parents who principally responsible for the delin
quencies of their children.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-18
WARNS UNITED STATES
TO REJECT SUBMARINE
POLICY OF TEuT0NS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18-Solemn warning that
the United States may be drawn into the if ac
quiesces in the German admiraltys newly announced
submarine policy delivered the senate floor today
by Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, ranking Republican
member Of the foreign relations committee Senator
Lodge urged the administration stand firm in its de-
termination to uphold the principle of the right of
chantmen to ar mfor defensive purposes
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-18
H|NDOO TROOPS
IN EGYPT KILL
IS OFFICIALS

BERLIN, Feb. 1S.-Mutiny against
England among the Hindoo troops in
Egypt was reported in the Cologne
Gazette, in dispatch from Cairo. The
trouble arose says the newspaper
when captain shot two Mohamf1e-
dan servants for petty mistakes. Two
Hindoos who saw the incident, killed
the captain with a bayonet, then the
whole regiment mutinied. Twelve
officers including the regimental. COM
man6ef and a major are said to have
been killed
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-18
REDUCES LIST
OF DELINQUENT
TAXES $40, 900

During the past three years, County
Treasurer Chamness. with the aid of
the new method of bookkeeping as ap-
piled to delinquent taxes. has been en-
pbled to increase the delinquent tax
collections from Sl6,997.S7 to S26,.
1876 annually. His books show a
gain of S9.743.19 for the year 1915, as
compared with 1914.
According to the figures compiled
l.y County Auditor Bowman, the col
lections have increased fifty per cent
during this length of time
William Trusler Of Cambridge City,
rs special deputy. is canvassing delin
TContinued on Page Two)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-18
KNAPP ASKS PAROLE

Arch Knapp. who was committed
from Wayne county for two to twenty
one years in the state prison for the
killing of William Williams, has peti-
toned the state board of parole for
release at the end of his minimum
sentence.
Letters were received by prominent
men in Richmond and in Hagerstown,
Knapp.s home. asking them regarding
the general moral character of Knapp.
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Follows Exposures.

Follows Exposures.
The action taken by Chief Goodwin
today 10 the result of shocking immor-
alities revealed to the police AS tho
result Of the arrest of Lee Nichols.
who is alleged to have conducted a
resort freauented only by young girls,
and the arrest of John Kelley, alleged
To have been operating an immoral
hotel. The chiefs statement follows:
Notice to the Public:
As result OF conditions revealed
through Investigations following the
[Continued on Page Three
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STATE OFFICIALS COME
TO LODGE CONVENTION

on twenty-five candidates by Knights
town. Ind, degree team.
9 p. m-Good of the order Past
Supreme Chancellor Charles K. Shive
ley presiding and introducing Harry L.
Wade, head of the insurance depart
ment, as speaker Music by orchestra
Banquet in dining hall.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-18
JURY HEARS CLAIM

The trial of Merculio & Sons against
the National Live Stock company be-
gan in circuit court this morning. The
case is being tried before a4iury The
complaint is on demand alleged to be
due on an insurance policy that re-
mains unpaid.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-18

would show the reason He also asked
that the letting of contracts, their
drawing and the work actually per
formed under Mueller's direction i'll
Wayne county ought to be investi-
gated He refused to state specific
instance on which he based his at
tack. " A
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-18

Dedicatory services for the new ad-
dition to the Second English Lutheran
church will be held as soon as weather
Will permit contractors to complete
the decorations. Continued damp
weather has prevented painters and
decorators from working as 1t Is prov
ing difficult task TO dry out the
building. Rev. C. r. Isley. pastor will
announce the program soon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-18

commended by 2. M. Smith, of Purdue,
for the work. c.. H. Tuttle of Ham
ilton county. is also being considered
by the Boston township trustee. He
has been recommended by the Purdue
man.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-18
Temperature.

Local Forecast-Fair Saturday anI
Sunday, preceded by unsettled wealth
er tonight. Decidedly colder tonight.
General conditions-Fair weather is
general over the United States ex-
cepting for small storm crossing the
lakes today. Considerably colder in
northwest and it will be below freez-
ing tonight in Richmond.
w. E. Moore, Weather Forecaster
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-18
LIFE SUES ERIK

Joseph Iliff filed suit today against
John Erik as complaint on a.note for
$l1O0.
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Weather Forecast

United States Report-PartIy cloudy
and much colder tonight. Saturday
fair.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-18

shown by the members of the orches-
ira.
The concert was given under the
direction of Conductor Ralph c. Sloane
and Prof. Hicks. The attendance was
larger than was expected and the evi-
dent success of the concert was great
er than was anticipated by the direct
ors.
As the result Prof. Sloane and Prof.
Hicks will begin immediate plans for
other concerts.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-18
OBSERVE BIRTHDAY.

Washington's birthday, next Tues
day. will be observed at the postoffice
by half holiday for city carriers ana
an all-day holiday for the rural roules.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-13
Fined $25 For His
 Assault on Wheeler

You are a man of intelligence, there Is no excuse for your assault on this policeman, your action might have led to a riot and resulted in the loss of lives" said Judge Frederic Bartlett this morning in passing sentence on John Brown, of Stratford, who was arrested Saturday night during the Democratic parade.
 From the testimony it appeared that Brown, who was carrying grapllo- phone and was accompanied by his wife, refused to move back to the side walk, at Main and Cannon streets. when told to do so by Lieut.. B. c. Wheeler. As Wheeler pushed him back graphophone record which Brown was carrying was smashed. Brown admitted he picked up the pieces and threw them at Wheeler. striking him in the back of the neck. He was fined s25, which he- paid
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-13
Hiding of Auto Causes
 Physician to Ask For ;.
 Arrest of Chauffeur


 The Ford runabout has been the butt of every near-humorists' witti- cisms. since it was first manufactur ed, but the machine is itself respon- sib1e for Joke, which came near be- ing tragedy, and would have re- suited in the arrest of a chauffeur of excellent reputation and character had the police been able to find him, on a charge of larceny.
 Dr. O. L. Massinger, of 433 Golden Hill street, went to the Blue Ribbon garage, Saturday to get his machine. He couldn't find it. His chauffeur could not be located, so the physician immediately lodged complaint at headquarters that the chauffeur had stolen the car.
 The chauffeur went to the garage and on failing to find the machine thought the physician had taken it, so he quit work for the day. The police searched Saturday and Sunday for the chauffeur without success. This morning the physician and chauffeur arrived simultaneously at the garage. Another search for the car was insti- tuted with the result that it was found resting securely behind an auto truck, hidden from view by an employe who pushed the machine into the corner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-13
RAILROAD HEADS DISCUSS 8-HOUR
 BILL WITH MEN
Hold First of Series of Con ferences on Adamson Law
 in New York.

New York. Nov. 13-Representa- lives of the railroads and their train men who will benefit under the Adamson eight-hour law gathered here today for the first of a series of conferences to discuss ways and means for the application of the statute.
 The meeting was described by rep- resentatives of the road as one for formal discussion only, with the pur- pose of determining whether both sides view the law in the same light. Neither side understood the lgisla- ion or how it was to be applied, 1t was stated, and an effort was to be made to reach some common ground for application. if the United States supreme court decides the law is con- stitutional in the suits brought by sev- eral roads to determine this fact.
 Elisha Lee, headed the conference committee of managers which repre- sents the roads in the discussions be- gun today. A. G. Lee, A. G. Garrestt- son, and Messrs. Stone and Carter, heads of railroad brotherhoods, were among the mems representatives
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-13
LIGHT FINGERED FIND PICKINCS IN
 PARK CITY GOOD
Week. End Brings Harvest For Those Who Delve in
 Others Pockets.

PickpocketS reaped a harvest in Bridgeport Saturday and Sunday, ob- taining a known total of $209 from the persons of Bridgeport residents. Fred Merkle, of 424 Logan street, was the heaviest loser, missing a wallet with $100, placed in his hip pocket. Forty dollars of the money was his own and the other $60 belonged to room CTS in his home who had given him the rest of their weeks pay, to keep for them.
 Merkle was riding on a trolley car, coming from Boston avenue, yesterday afternoon about 5:30 o'clock When he, boarded the car three young men, one of whom he describes as wearing a gray suit and cap, blocked his en- trance to the inside of the car by standing in the door leading off the front platform.
 They damned him against the door, picking his pocket during the pro- cedure.
 Edward Reardon, of 35 Harold street. was surrounded and jostled by three or four young men at Congress and Main streets at about 11:3O o'clock yesterday morning. His pocketbook containing $7O is messing.
 John Wickman, of 1377' Park ave- nue, during the Democratic parade, Saturday night, lost $19, while watch ing the spectacle at Main street and Fairfield avenue. Mrs. Thomas Cot ter, of 1594 North avenue, reported the loss of 8 pocketbook containing $2O Saturday night at Wall and Main streets,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-13
TWO OF PARTY
 IN FATAL AUTO
 SMASH BETTER

New Haven, Nov. 13.-Miss Gather inc Mayor of Indianapolis Ind, and James Gordon Murdock, a Yale fresh man. of Lafayette, Ind, who were in iured in the accident to Murdocks s automobile near Milford, late Satur- day night, in which Miss Marjorie MacGowan, also of Indianapolis, was killed, were reported as recovering today at the private hospital here. Miss Mayor has broken collarbone. Murdock, who was suffering from a broken leg, was operated upon today. His father, Samuel T.. Murdock, who was notified of the accident, is ex- pected here shortly from the west.
 Coroner Eli Mix today continued his investigation of the accident. He has interrosated some of the occupants of the car of Miss E. Rogers, of West Haven, with whom the Murdock ma- chine was in collision, and expected to question others during the day. He also expected to question Murdock. It was said today that when the coroner went to the hospital yesterday to ques-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-13
EXAM. FOR MESSENGER.

The United States Civil. Service Commission announces a messenger boy examination to be held Dec. 2, in this city, for filling a vacancy in the office of the experimenting con- structor, U. s. N.. Lake Torpedo Boat Co.,, at salary of $1.O4 per diem, and other vacancies as they may occur. Applicants must be citizens of the United States and have reached their | 9th but not their 18th birthday on the day of examination. For appli- cation and information apply to the local secretary, at the Bridgeport postofice, or to the district secretary, Room 145, postoffice, Boston, with whom the application must be filed in time for him to arrange for the ex- animation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-13
HYDRAULIC GO.
 BUYS BIG TRACT
 OF EASTON LAND
(Continued from page 1)

 Jump hill.
 The price is not known. MT. Liver more had held his entire holdings for $35, ,000, but not all have been sold.
 There is much speculation in this section as to what the sale indicates on the part of the purchaser. Whether it has been purchased for sanitary reasons-Mr. Livermore has a dairy farm with from 15 to 20 herd of cat tle-or. it is significant of an early completion of the well known plan of the water company to erect big dam and flood the entire Pleasant valley is widely discussed
 Ida Tarbell, whose magazine writ ings have attracted international at- tentlon, lives in Pleasant valley. Some time ago, she was assured by the Bridgeport Hydraulic Co that her property would. not be affected for at least 20 years in the comprehensive development scheme of the company. This would indicate that the company does not intend to erect a dam at the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-13
East Villagers To
 Have Harvest Feast

A unique harvest supper, seasoned with recitation, song and fun, will be served Wednesday evening, from to S:30 at the East Village M. B. church.
 The Ladies Aid society met at the home of MT. and Mrs. Edward Hurd last Wednesday and enjoyed an un- usually pleasant day. More than 20 of the members gathered during the forenoon and stayed all day. A table laden with a most bountifuI dinner gave theworkers added zest. Much Christmas planning was done. The next meeting will be at the par sonage at 1 o'clock, Wednesday, Nov. 22.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-13
ANNIE D. JOHNSON

Annie D. Johnson, widow of the late David Johnson, died last evening a, the residence of her son, Norman A. Johnson, 356. Newf1eld avenue. One of the first of the Norwegian-born per. sons to settle in Bridgeport, through a life extending over a period of 80 years, she was among the best known women in the South End of this city. She was lifelong member of the South Congregational church and one of the charter members of Elenba lodge, No. II, Order of vasa.
 Though she survived her husband over a period of 36 years, she was in the best of health until last month when the infirmities of old age rapidlv overlook her and she passed quietly away yesterday. Mrs. Johnson is sur- vived by two daughters, two sona seven grand children and one great grand-child. The daughters are An nie, wife of Edmund Strang Derby: Alice, wife of Harry Goldberg. Corn ing, N. Y.; the sons are David J. and Norman A. Johnson of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-13
CAPTAIN STOPS FIGHT.

Thomas Freeley, 25 years of age. of S81 Myrtle avenues, says he was walking along Cherry street, intend Ing to draw his pay at the American Graphophone Co. factory, when An drew Eligin, P years, of PIT Charles street, wildly drunk, punched him in the jaw. Freeley went back at Eligin with a vengeance and a crowd of about 100 persons were viewing the combat when Capt. John H. Regan. arrived on the scene and arrested both for assault.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-13
President, Home, Has Busy Time
fcontinued from page D

(Continued from page U While officials admit that the sub marine situation is filled with grave possibilities, no action will be taken until further reports have been re- ceived. It was said today that no evidence so far has been received by the state department proving that Germany's pledges have been, violat- cd.
 Tn case there are any changes in President Wilson's cabinet. 1t was un- derstood today that among those who would be considered seriously are Harry A. Garfield, president of Williams College. a son of former President James A. Garfield; Samuel l.. Seabury, the defeated Democratic candidate for governor of New York, and Vance c. Mccormick, chairman of the Democratic National Commit fee
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-13
 DIED.

HURD-Tn this city. Nov. 1s, 1916, Melissa A. Hurd, of Monroe, Conn Private funeral service will be held at the residence of her brother, Perry L. Hurd, No. 8z Franklin St., on Wednesday, 18th inst. at 2 o'clock p. m.
 Burial in Monroe cemetery.
 H IS bsp DOWNS-In this city, Nov. 12, 1916, Sarah B. Downs, widow of Edson Downs. aged 6S years, months, IT days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late home, Mo- 52 Waldorf avenue on Tuesday, 14th inst, at o'clock D. m.
 Burial in Mountain Grove ceme- tery. asp ANDREWS--In this city, Nov. Il, 1916, Ann Augusta, daughter of the late William E. and Priscilla Banks Andrews, aged 80 years. Burial in Cheshire, Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-13
FURNACE STARTS
 FIRE THAT CUTS
 NORTH END HOME

The residence of Harry B. Harris, president of the H. B.. Harris En- gineering Company, at 229 Thorme street was partially ruined by fire this afternoon. The blaze is believed to have started from defective furnace flue and to have gained considerable headway before it was discovered by Mrs. Harris and a maid who were in the house at the. time.
 An alarm of fire was telephoned to headquarters, followed by a box alarm from box 848. When the fire appara- tus arrived flames were circling throughout the walls and breaking forth from upper windows.
 The house is practically a new structure, having been remodelled during the summer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-13
sTRATFORD

A special meeting of Christ church guild, of Stratford, has been called for tonight at the home of Miss Win fired Food. Judson Place. The busi- ness to come before the meeting is the final arrangements for the sale to be given in the new parish house next Friday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-13
ISAAC N. WHImOCK

Isaac N. Whitlock, of SIS Colorado avenue died yesterday at the Bridge port hospital following an illness of several months. MT. Whitlock was formerly commercial traveller. He was 50 years old. His widow survives him, also three children, Miss Hilda Whitlock and Rowland and LeGrande Wh1tlock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-13
MAR1ANNA 0 JOHNSTON.

Maryanna C., wife of John Johnston, died last night at her hcme, 116 Whitney avenue. Mrs. Johnston was born in Wilton, on Feb. 8, 1852, the daughter of James and Harriet Com stock. She is survived by her hus- band, two daughters, Mrs. Arthur F. Edney and Miss Edith Johnston. and three brothers, George Comstock of this city and Strong Comstock and William Comstock of Wilton.