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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
PLANES
lombard
DuNk|Rk

PARIS, June HERMAN aero
planes have again bombarded Dunkirk,
the French war office announced to-
day. Another squadron Of machines
shelied Bar lie Lux. Four persons
were killed and fifteen injured.
The battle on the Nerdun front is
raging with all its former intensity.
In the Vesees the French by a series
Of strong attacks penetrated the first
and second lines Of the German
trenches at Hill No. 425.
German troops delivered attacks
with hand grenades against the
French positions at Hill No. 3o4.
At FIeury the German artillery Is
sheIIins the trench positions with ex-
treme violence.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
MAJOR CROSSES
LINE IN PURSUIT
OF BANDIT GANG
VIII STAGE Unioue Show

WASHINGTON, June 17-Gen.~ Fun
ston stated positively that Major Gray
Of the fourteenth cavalry had crossed
the Rio Grande river into Mexico
when pursuing bandits that raided
San 1gnacio, Tex. killing three
American soldiers. Maj. Gray crossed
the river and went as far as Martinero
where he lost trace of the bandits and
returned to American soil.
Major Gray found one dead Mexican
on American soil and captured two
Mexicans who are supposed to have
had part in the attack on the Ameri-
cans.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
DEATH
THREAT
PASSED

WASHINGTON, June II.
General Funston today for
warded to the war department
a report from General George
Bell, American commander at
Ell Paso confirming statement
that warning had been given
by General Trevino, Carranza
commander, that if any Amer
leans crossed the border, they
would be executed. Trevino
also threatened to attack
American troops already in
Mexico if there were any
movements by them.
Funston Sends Dispatch.
| Funston's dispatch follows:
1 Following by telephone from Gen
6ral Bell at Ell Paso:'
Word had reached FL Paso that
Trevino states that If any more troops
tross the border or any attempt is
made to move troops already in Mexico
they will be attacked by the Mexican
forces"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
BELIEVES MISSOURI
ONLY KIDDING JAMES

WAS 1t worth the $4.500.000 needed
to make 1t official?" Clem Thistleth-
waite, delegate to the Democratic con-
vention at St. Louis. was asked on his
arrival back in Richmond this morn
ing
well, they had a great convention
anyway" replied Thistlethwaite.
When asked whether he had over
heard any expression favoring the
1920 candidacy Of Ollie James, the
Kentuckian, named as permanent
chairman Of the convention, This
tlethwaite. though he said James
made a big hit as floor manager, in
ttmated that Missouri was merely
kidding him along"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
OLDEST CHURCH MEMBERS
PLAN TO PARTICIPATE IN
HUNDREDTH Anniversary

Today and tomorrow the one hun
dredth anniversary Of the founding of
the third oldest church in Wayne
county, the Salem Primitive Baptist,
will be quietly celebrated
Salem Primitive Baptist church is
located on the New Castle pike, on
Martindale creek. almost midway be-
tween Greensboro and Hagerstown.
The building that now stands is the
third one which has sheltered the
congregation.
1t was erected about 1870. The first
two meeting houses were made of
logs Elkhorn Baptist church, south
of Richmond, erected about 105 years
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
PETITION SIGNERS
ALLOWED TO TAKE
NAMES FROM LIST

County commissioners this morning
gave the signers Of the Washington
township road petition the privilege
Of withdrawing their names from the
petition, which was filed with the
county auditor several weeks ago, ask
ing for the permanent improvement
Of the roads from Cambridge City to
Milton.
Opposition headed by John W. Jud
kins met with success, when County
Attorney Hoelscher submitted his
opinion to the board this morning. Mr.
Judkins informed the board that ii
the petitioners we're not allowed tc
withdraw their names a remonstrance
would be filed which would block the
proceedings eventually.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
WILSON CONFERS
WITH SECRETARY
ON HIS RETURN

WASHINGTON, June 17-Presi-
dent Wilson will Immediately hold a
conferences with Secretary of War
Baker, when the latter arrives in
Washington this. evening, and plans
will be outlined for=sdefensive. action
In Mexico and on the border
Arrangements for the conference
were made today President Wilson
also expects to confer with Senator
Ollie James, prominent chairman of
the Democratic national convention,
and other leaders of the administra-
ton political affairs. Among them
will be Senator Stone of Missouri,
chairman of the foreign relations COM
mittee.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
LABOR LEADERS
ASKED TO MEET
DAYTON UNION

Robert E. Graham received an in
vitation this morning for all members
Of the Richmond branch Of the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor to attend the
big meeting to be held III Dayton, O.,
June "a
Samuel Gompers, president of the A.
F. of l.. will make the principal ad-
dress. John B. Lennon, former presi-
dent of the International Journeymen
Tailors' union will be another speaker.
Mr.. Graham will attend and he said
today that he expected at least a dozen
men from here would accompany him.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17

Local Forecast-Unsettled this after
noon. Fair tonight and probably Sun
day or Monday
General Conditions-The slow mov-
ing storm which covers the Eastern
states will probably pass entirely away
by tonight Extreme warm weather
covers the west. 80 degrees in West
ern Canada. One hundred and sixteen
degrees at Luna, Arizona Storm de-
veloping over the Rocky Mountains
will cause more rain in few days
w. E. MOORE,
Weather Force aster.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
CHECK DEVELOPMENT
or WELFARE BABIES

The development of the babies who
are brought to the baby welfare sta
ton at the Whitewater school house
which is being conducted by Miss Lii
lian Mahin, city visiting nurse, will be
watched closely by means of scales
and charts of many kinds. A large
scale was purchased by the social SER
vice bureau this morning which will
be installed at the Whitewater school
for the benefit of the welfare station.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
''Y" OUTLINES PROGRAM
OF RELIGIOUS ACTIVITY

Detailed plans for religious work of
the Y M. c. A. during the coming
year we're discussed at a conference
held last evening which was attended
by representatives from the various
churches of the city.
The first action at the conference
was the increasing of the membership
of the religious work committee from
seven to fifteen members. These
fifteen men will be divided up into
three subcommittee There will be
a committee on Bible, study, on for
eign work and on special meetings.
(ContInued On Page Seven.l
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
POLITICAL SPECIALS
PASS THROUGH CITY

Special trains bringing returning
delegations from the Democratic ma
tional convention at st. Louis were
passing through Richmond today.
One train of ten coaches carried a
delegation of the famous Tammany
organization of New York. Another
train of the eight coaches carried the
Pennsylvania delegation.
All the Democratic politicians
aboard these trains were jubilant
over the prospects for another Demo
cratic victory this year.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
INCREASE or $4,000
MADE BY REVIEWERS

Increase of $4,000 was made in the
assessment of the George H. kollen'
berg company by the board Of review
today. Last year this company was
assessed at $49,9S0, while the report
this year shows a valuation of s5467O.
Other assessments we're as follows;
c. & W. Kramer company, S25,380;
Louck & Hill, $12,950; Linden Realty
company, $18,450; Masonic Building
company, $6,490; Mather Brothers, So
$50; Miller Harness company. S2,260;
McConaha company. $12,540; O. G.
Murray company, S400.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
TILE HATS VANISH

ST. LOUIS, June 1.-THE last YES
tige of pomp and display was fading
away from ST. Louis today. All tile
hats, frock coats and the banners and
flags that have made st. Louis the
political capital of the United States
the last week were gone.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17

AMERICAN LIVES
IN CRAVE DANGER
OVER BORDER LINE

LAREDO, Tex, June IA party
Of six Americans, headed by Phillip
c. Hanna, American consul general
at Monterey, reached here today. Mr..
Hanna declined to discuss the Mex
ican situation. but others In his party
were not so retlcent. They were una,i-
nous In declaring that conditions of
the Rio Grande, especially as relating
to the safety to Americans are ex-
tremely serious.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
COLONEL REGAINS
USE OF HIS VOICE

NEW YORK. June 17.-Colonel
Roosevelt passed a comfortable night
and it was announced at the Hotel
Langdon by his secretary, John D. Nc
Grath, that he is feeling much better
today The pain In the Colonels left
side had abated, although he is still
suffering from traces of pleursy.
For the first time in several days
the Colonel's voice sounded normal.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
MELPOLDER LEADS
BOYS CLUB HIKE

John Melpolder, secretary of the So
cial service bureau, and a group of
boys from the Riverdale Hiking club,
went to Fountain City today. This is
the third hike taken by the boys. They
expect to perfect the organization of
the hiking club next week
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
NAVAL TRANSPORT
TO TAKE CITIZENS
FROM VERA CRU I

WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE naval
transport Hancock now at Santo Do
mingo City is expected to arrive at
Vera Cruz to taken on Americans bv
Monday night and the Prairie at Monta
Christie to arrive at Key West, Fla, by
Tuesday ready to go to the relief of
Americans in Mexico.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
BREAKS
PEACE OF BOSNIA

LONDON, June IA revolution
has broken out in the Austro- Hungar.
ian province Of Bosnia, Rome wire.
less dispatch says. It added that the
chief Austrian headquarters had been
removed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
OBSERVE GUEST DAY.

Guest week will be observed at the
y NJ. C. A, June 1926. Any member
has the right to bring in guests during
this period. The guests will enjoy all
the privileges Of membership.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
To HEAR
ROAR OF
THE SEA

Under the auspices of the
Richmond Twelve-Six club, a
trans-continental. telephone
demonstration will be given
for the clubs members and
their invited guests on the
evening of Tuesday June 27
at the Y. NJ. G.. A.
During the last six months
demonstrations of the won
derful trans-continental tele-
phone service have been Civ.
en- in New York, Boston,
Philadelphia and several
other of the larger cities, but
Richmond is the first city of
its size to be thus hOnOred.
VIII Stage Unique Show.
Th 1916 club has been able to stage
! the unique entertainment through the
courtesy of the American Telephone
and Telegraph company and the Rich
mond Home Telephone company. The
club officers have arranged for ban
quet at the Y. NJ. c. A. at o'clock on
the evening of June 81.
Covers will be laid for $50 persons,
and at each plate telephone receiver
will be placed. The dining hall is to
be decorated for the occasion and
there will be a preliminary entertain
ment Of music and of moving pictures
CONTINUED On Page SeVen.I
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ago, is the Oldest church in the county.
According to some county historians
lContinueu On Page Seven.I
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
HEAVY DAMAGE DONE

CORNING, n. Y, June 17,-Damage
estimated at 100000 has been done by
floods in the Chemaung valley, which
have resulted from cloudbursts.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
Weather Forecast

United States Report-Fair tonight
and Sunday. Warmer north and cen
ira. portions.
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EDITION
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-07
OLD AGE PENSION
FOR MINERS, PLAN
COMMITTEE OF UNITED MINE WORK
ERS HAS MADE EXTENSIVE IN
vESTlGATlON INTO TT.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dee, THE commit
tee OF tho United Mn Workers of Ameri-
ca which has been investigating the ques-
ton of old age pensions of members of the
organization. and which will recommend
in its report that pensions of $50 a month
be paid union miners 65 wears old or more
after 1923, has made extensive invastiga-
tons. according To reports to the nation
nj headquarters here. The committee in
its report, will il il announced. advise
against "A home for aged miners. taking
that action after having visited the homes
for aged union members maintained by the
International Typographical Union M oCl-
orado SSprings, and the Printing and As
sistant's Union at Rogersvillc. Tenn. as
well a. n number of homes maintained by
fraternity societies and national soldiers
homes.
Thse attitude Of the committee a. re
vealed IN advance announcement j. not
against the homes as place If shelter,
hut u based on the hrliet that the men 81
advanced age should hc enabled to sub
sist without bang compelled to leave their
families and live IN an Institution.
A. "A result If it, nveStioatinn the COM
mlttec estimates that 'r WI 1000 miners.
an he basis Of present membership. will he
eligible for pensions under the proposed
month j. levied by the mex, biennial con
plans. IL a per capita tax Of p cents q
~vention. II j. estimated that III the end
Of the five wear period. ~ which time the
pensions viii commence. he organization
will have a pension fund 80 SS.arn.n0n
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-07
safety First" Convention.

BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. 7.-Delegates
representing industrial and other organiza-
tons IN many part, of the country were on
hand here today when the second annual
convention Of the Safety First Federation
of America was called to order by Presi-
den Darwin II. Kingsley of New York.
The convention sessions will continue three
days and will be devoted to the discussion
Of a wide variety of subjects pertaining
to public safety. These will include fire
prevention health and sanitation, uniform
ity in street traffic regulation, and plans
to prevent accidents upon the right of way
of railroads.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-07

the militia forces on the border have been
drilled, their organizations perfected, and
their personnel accustomed to life i'm camp
in the performance Of this defensive duty
The report goes at some length into the
odd situation which was presented when
the national guard was summoned for Dor
der duty. Reorganization of the force un-
der the National Defense act was in prog
ress but not completed mt the time, Mr.
Baker says and many complex problems
had to he solved.
"The confusions and difficulties attend
ing the mobilization continues. twill
seem insignificant in comparison with it,
success and with the splendid spirit with
which men and officers of the national
guard responded"
The secretary points out that the duty 10
which the state troops were called was the
most trying a soldier could he required 20
perform, lacking the movement and en-
thusiasm of active military operations vet
presenting all the privations Of a soldiers
life.
1T is not strange that some reslessness
and complain have been heard both from
one of the guard forces and from their
friends at home," he said. ''These com
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-07
BASKETBALL IN
H|0ALG0 COUNTY
SCHEDULED FOR GAMES AMONG THE
SCHOOL TEAMS o FCOUNTY IS
ANNOUNCED TODAY

. MERCEDES, Tex. Dec. ID. r. Jones,
chairman, j. l.. jackson and A. Il. Garner,
committee in charge Of basketball! games
in Ilidalgo county in~terscholastic league,
today announced the schedule for the win
ter season. in the Hidalgo league. The
towns included Mission, McAllen. Pharr,
San Juan, Edinburg. Donna and Mercedes.
The schedule:
Demerber S-McAllen at Mercedes
Pharr-San Juan at Mission; Edinburg at
Donna.
December 15.-Donna ut McAllen
Pharr-San Juan at Edinburg; Mission at
Mercedes.
January 5.-Edinburg at Mission: Nc
Allen at Pharr-San Juan; Mercedes at
Donna.
january r. McAllen at Edinburg: Mis-
sion at Donna: Phar-San Juan at Merce-
des.
January 19.-Pharr- San Juan ut Don
ma; McAllen ut Mission; Edinburg at
Mercedes.
January 2G.-Mcrcedes ut McAllen
'''''i"" a. " """h' Dohhd a.
Edinburg.
February 2.-McAilen ut Donna: Edin-
burg at Pharr-San Juan; Mercedes at Mis-
sion.
February Emission at Edinburc:
Pharr- San Juan al McAllen; Donna at
Mercedes. j.
February l6.-Edinburg at McAllen !:
Donna az Mission; Mercedes at Pharr-San
Juan.
February 23.-Donna al Pharr-San
Juan: Mission at McAllen; Mercedes at
Edinburg.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-07
Athletic Program at
The Cavalry Camp

Under the direction Of Paul PREM OF
the Iowa brigade an interesting athletic
card was offered last night at the provis-
ional cavalry camp Y. NJ. C. A.. Prehn
wrestled Wilson Motx in the first number
on the wrestling program, taking the two
falls in three and a half minutes. Prehn
then wrestled Fred Temkuill, getting the
first fall in fourteen minutes and the sec
ond in nineteen minutes. Reagan and Per
ry fought q three round boxing exhibition,
and Fletcher and Farrell also fought three
rounds. Back Timothy and Young Lupu
fought an interesting five rouAd exhibit
tion. PREM and Timothy will put or a
boxing exhibition at the infantry camp
tonight.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-07

plants, however, have been minor and in
frequent. The spirit of the regiments has
been high, their service cheerful, and their
appreciation both Of their opportunity for
public service and Of the value of the train
ing received by them has been evidenced
from all quarters"
The report discusses at length what was
accomplished by the war department
through cooperation with the American
Railway Association in the rapid trans
portation of troops and supplies to the
Mexican border. Declaring the movement
was carried out without any serious con
fusion or delay, Secretary Baker adds:
at seems to me just to claim for the
war department and for the cooperating
railroads that they managed the task. al
though Of unusual difficulty and size with
great skill and most commendable sue
ccss.v
Some disappointment ia expressed over
the situation as to recruiting for the army.
While the number Of men accepted every
month for army service has increased
since last year, 1T has not been as marked
an increase as desired" the secretary
says. High wage and scarcity of labor
are cited as responsible.
'Thus the recruiting service, which is
one Of many employers, has been
unable 10 secure the recruits needed" the
report continues. However, during June.
July and August, 1916, the number Of en-
increased practically us per
cent over the corresponding months I'm
The report shows that ON June 30th.
1916. the authorized total strength Of the
army was 5,0lS officers and l22,-
500 enlisted men, an increase of Isl Off
GERS and 25,445 men over the preceding
year. The actual strength on that date was
i.S43 officers and 9T.0l3 enlisted men, or a
net gain during the year of 227 officers
and 1,2iS men.
Analysing the national defense act the
report finds that the maximum enlisted
peace strength authorized j. 223.5S0. while
the war strength would rcdch a total 81
pos, 900. The strength of the national
guard contemplated by the bill l. fixed ut
II 900 officers and 10000 men, but the
report says nothing "a to the prospect Of
enlisting men to fill up either service.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-07
BELL.ANS
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. One package
proves it. 25c at all druggists.
CHAMP
MATCHED TODAY
KID WILLIAMSON SCHEDULED TO
MEET ROY LA FAvER BEFORE
SOCIAL ATHLETIC CLUB.

hid Williamson Of the First United
States Engineers has been matched 10 box
with Roy LaFaver Of the Thirty Sixth
United States infantry AZ the Hinkley hall
on December l.. it was announced today
By Tom Goss. fight manager for the Social
Athletic club.
Williamson comes to Brownsville from
the Hawaiian islands. where he l. reputei
10 have held the championship in the light
and welterweight classes. LaFavcr j. \
welterweght and has about eight pounds
the better Of Williamson. who remarks cor
fidently. however. that 'thc bigger they
are the harder they fall" and n he has
fought bigger men before. and IN the IIa-
waiians was known a. the "Giant Killer"
his friends have NO fear that he will b.
fully able to hold his own.
The Engineers are backing Williamson
10 a man. and as he has been much tonted.
fight fans are expecting Ia see a real show.
LaFavcr has n good. clean record in
Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-07

Club is Father
OF College Athletics

EAST LANSING. Mich. Dec. THE
automobile club of Lansing has been adop-
ted by the Michigan Agricultural College
as the foster father of NJ. A. c. athletics.
The club has agreed to assist in a cam
paign TO attract athletes to the local insti-
tuition. 1t is understood ha an indexed rec
ord will he KEEP of every promising Miehi-
gan high school athlete. Letters will be
written to those youths urging them to en-
roll at NJ. A. c. 1t is auiie probable that
the automobile men will pffer summer 10
sitlons to some of these students. The
club includes several promi-
nent Lansing Manufacturers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-07

principal and interest, on which to start
meeting the cost Of the system. As more
money is obtained for the pension fund,
payments sould be increased the age linn
1t lowered, or the per capita reduced, oft
is said.
The committee was appointed last spring
by President John =. White under authori-
~ given him in a resolution adopted at the
last biennial convention in Indianapolis.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-07
National Skiists to
Compete at Meeting

ST. PAUL Dee. Present and past
national champions are expected to com
pete in the fourteenth annua meet Of the
National Ski Association here in connec
ton with the St Paul Outdoor Sports,
Carnival, Jan. % and 80.
Askel II. Hotter, who il in charge Of the
%enries, has received those Of Ragnar ONT
vet Of Chicago, who last winter leaped 1g2
feet, the Hangen brothers; Thorlief Knud-
son of Milwaukee. who holds the Swiss
honors: Barney Reilley, and the Hall broth
ers of Detroit. who will represent st.
Paul in the meet.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-07

tRv Associated Press.l

LAFAYETTE. Ind. Dec. Basketball
Is occupying the limelight of athletics at
Purdue University. Coach Ward Lambert
has truned his attention from football to
basketball and every effort j. being made
To whip n good team into condition for the
coming game December q. with the Indi-
ana State Normal The university is said
to have good material to build this lear's
team.