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The Washington herald., 1916-01-13
District Courts

The Concentrated Food Manufacturing
Company was Incorporated yesterday to
formulate, manufacture and produce all
kinds Of food products and disease pre-
yentives and curatives for all kinds of
poultry and animals" The incorporators
are Herold Doing, C. E Glenn, and r. E.
L. Allen.
Justice Mccoy, of the District Supreme
Court, has cited Albert Warren to show
cause why he should not pay alimony to
his wife. Mrs. Lucille Warren. The
courts order is based on a suit for main
tenance filed by the wife through Attor-
ney Harry L Tignor.
William A. Kimnel a building con-
tractor, has filed suit for 1886 damages
against the Asbury Methodist Episco-
pal Church, of this city. He declares
that at the request of the officers of
the church, he prepared and submitted
church building and was later notified
that his bid had not been accepted. He
alleges that the authorities of the church
refused to permit him to construct the
building and that by reason of such
action he has lost large profits and re-
munerations that he would have earned
II he had been permit to perform his
ContrdCt. Inc plalntiII IL represented by
Attorney Mark Stearman.
For the promotion of education, litera,
ture and historical research work in the
District, the Club of Colonial Danes for
the District has been Incorporated by
Louisa v. Spencer, Florence NJ. Gheen,
Sarah p. Van Rensaeler, y Mary N,
Amber. Frances Jones Kicks, Mary d.
Jarvis and Ella L. Dorsey
Through Attorneys Hoehling, Peelle
and Ogilby. and Frank 8. Bright and
Leon Tobriner, the Littlefield, Alvord
and Company. the Crawford Paving Com
pany and Christian Heurich. defendants
in the proceedings brought by the gov
ernment to recover possession of the
wharf property located on the west side
OF Twenty-seventh street between d
and Water streets and New Hampshire
avenue, filed their answers to the court
yesterday. The defendants claim that
since the year 1900 they and their pre-
decessors have been in possession of the
premises, asserting adverse possession
against all persons.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-13
NatIonaI-EIsIe Ferguson I'm "Mar-
Earet Schiller"


Elsie Ferguson will come TO the Nation
al Theater next week in a new play
by Hall Caine, entitled Margaret Schil-
ler" Miss Ferguson is under the direc-
lion Of Charles Frohman, Klaw & Er-
LANCER, and every effort has been made
by the management 10 the end that
the supporting company and the scenic
production shall be quite worthy OF the
notable playwright and the distinguished
star.
The present play is the first that has
come from the pen Of Mr.. Caine in sew
eraI seasons II deals with the eject
Of war upon the non-combatants Of the
nations involved. and its purpose is, in
a way, TO show that the finest and most
noble Of characters may be impelled 10
seemingly unworthy deeds through the
very highest ideals.
The support Of Miss Ferguson includes
Norman Trevor, Eileen van Biene, Jo-
seph AdeIman. Marie Reichardt, Grace
Carlyle, Gareth Hughes. Paul Doucet'
Frederick Esmelton. Leslie Palmer, War
burton Gamble, David Kimbsn. Lowis
Sealy, Douglas Paterson, Eleanor Sey-
boldt, Runa Hodges and Horton Cooper.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-13

wedding of the sister who has always
been his pet.
Rare Joke on the Plungers.
There are a score or so OF market
plungers who frequent the brokers' office
in the Waldorf Hotel, who are in perfect
accord with President Hadley's view
as to college boys impersonating female
characters in their theatrical entertain
ments. They don't approve OF it at ALL
The Washington herald., 1916-01-13
Firemen Plan Dances

The volunteer fire department of
Riverdale. Nd, Is planning to hold
dances every two weeks to raise funds
for the purchase of additional equip
ment The first of the dances. held
the early part of this week gave the
fund healthy start, according to
Chief Mulligan. The ball was given
in the town hall. Prof Moulden was
in charge of the dance program. Mrs.
Charles Dunlap headed the committee
on refreshments
The Washington herald., 1916-01-13
Need $500 for Bread Line

An appeal to the public for $500 to
conduct relief work among the poor
of the city and to maintain the daily
bread line during the months of Janu-
ary and February has been issued by
the Gospel Mission. 214 John Marshall
place. H. w. Kline is superintendent
and H. D. Gordon l. treasures
The Washington herald., 1916-01-13
At the TheaterS Next Week

Mozart, scoleros -Is) Ariese, J. 8 Bsol
(Arr. by Sam FRANKIE: Ob) Caprice. ?
lat major. WleniaWskd-K Kreisier: Cc)
Mutt DENIAL, kichieis-Elman; CcD Country
Dance. Weber -Eiman; and S-ziseuner-
wetsen, Sarasate
The Washington herald., 1916-01-13

Mrs wilson-Greene. will present for
the second concert of the Artists
Course" Mischa Elman, the removed Rus
sian violinist at the Nat,nal Theater to-
morrow afternoon at 4:SO. His program
will include: 1-Concerto, G minor, vi
valdi: 2-Concerto, F sharp minor. Op
q, Ernst; S-Varlations on a Theme by
The Washington herald., 1916-01-13
WILL AID BELGIAN WOMEN.
appeal Sent Out for Funds to Fount
Industry I'm Belgium.

An appeal for funds to assist in estab-
fishing for Belgian women refugees a
small industry for, making surgical dress
ings has been sent broadcast by Gretch-
en- Warren, of Harvard, Mass, who re-
Gently raised a large sum for the bene-
fit of the Belgian War Refugees Industry
in London.
Miss Olive Shines. of IS Chestnut street,
Boston. Mass. has been authorized to re-
ceive contributions of money.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-13

Vines of a variety imported from the
United States are the only ones in the
vineyards of Western France which this
years
The Washington herald., 1916-01-13

The new rice crop pays California $40
an acre, or more than the finest wheat
land gives,
The Washington herald., 1916-01-13

In this country electricity u 5000. .ooo..
600 industry.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-04-13
]. p. LOSEY

Registered Optometrist
Your eyes carefully tested and fitted
11s SUPERIOR ST. ALMA. MICH
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-04-13
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

Superior Rebecca Lodge No. 101 /.
o. O. +. Whereas God in his infinite
wisdom has called to her eternal rest
our beloved sister Elizabeth Rollin,
whereas in her death superior Rebecca
Lodge deeply and sincerely mourns
the loss of a true faithful worker and
friend. During her long residence
among US the welfare and promotion
of our Sisterhood was uppermost in
her thoughts and in her death the
Superior Rebecca Lodge No 101, re-
solved-That our deepest sympathies
be extended to the bereaved family
and our charter draped for 30 days,
That these resolutions be inscribed in
our memorial book and published in
the local papers and copy be sent
TO the bereaved family of our dear
sister
Mary A. Parker
Ida NJ. Soper
Harriet Renner
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-04-13
ST. JOHNS

Holy Communion, 500 a. m.
Morning prayer and sermon 1000
"a. m.
Sunday school, ll.30 a. m.
Vesper service 500 p. m.
Subject for morning service: ITO
what purpose is this task"
For Vesper sermon: "The breaking
of Bartucerus.'
Services for the first -four days of
Holy Week:
Holy communion, $3.50 a. m.
Evening prayer, 1880 p. m.
Good Friday memorial service from
twelve until three.
All these services are open to all
who wish to attend.
j. Frank Jackson, Rector.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-04-13
BAPTIST CHURCH

J. W. Priest, pastor, residence. 500
Gratiot avenue.
Sunday morning service 10 o'clock.
Sermon: "Jesus the King"
Sunday school lt:t5.
Il. Y. p. Y. Meeting $50.
Topic: Good prayer meetings, and
how TO have them always.
Leader: Carl Rascy.
Last lesson in THE Efficient Young
Peoples Society"
Evening Service 1880.
Sermon: "The Cross of Christ.
The missionary prayer meeting this
month, Thursday April Goth will take
the form of missionary drama en-
titled Christianity versus The Ethnic
Religions" presented by the young
people. An offering will be taken.
All are invited TO these services.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-04-13

Frank Smith and Fred Grover went
TO Detroit Tuesday in the interests of
the Maxwell agency The local Max
we'll agency closed a very successful
weeks business last week While in
Detroit, Mr.. Smith will attend to bus
mess for the Alma Music Store in
which he is interested.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-04-13
METHODIST CHURCH

Rev. Thomas T. X. Brownlow. min
lister, residence TAP State Street,
Union phone AZ.
Sunday and bible school, 1000 a. m.
The pastor will talk about the mass
movement at the Sunday morning
service.
The evening topic will be Facing
the Facts"
Special music by the choir.
Evening service 1880 p. m.
You and your friends are invited TO
attend.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-04-13
UNITED BRETHREN

A. Bowman, Pastor
Sunday school at 1900 "A. m.
Preaching services for April will be
held at 1880 p. m.
Subject: Power"
William, spent Sunday with fseo
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-04-13
Church Notes
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

First Church of Christ, Scientist,
holds service in the Savings Bank
block, every Sunday morning at 1890,
Wednesday evening meeting at 1880.
Reading room open every Saturday
afternoon from 2 to o'clock.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-21
may HEAD
CHURCH federation;
NICHOLSON RESIGNS

Because of ill health, S. Edgar Mich
olson has resigned his position as
President of the Richmond Federation
of Churches.
Mr. Nicholson was elected head of
the newly organized association early
last fall and his term does not expire
for eight months yet.
To accept the resignation and to ap-
point a successor, the executive board
of the federation will hold special
called meeting in the Y. M. C. A. to-
night.
The three vice-presidents of the or
ganization are Rev. J. J. Rae, Horace
Kramer and DR.. A. L. Bramkamp. The
constitution does not provide that the
vice presidents shall be automatically
elevated into the presidency.
Because of the illness of Mr.. Mich
olson and his many other duties, Ellis
M. Learner, secretary Of the Y. NJ. C..
A., has had general charge of plans for
the church survey during the past two
months and he is spoken of favorably
as a successor for the retiring presi-
dent
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-21
HOLLAND SUGGESTS
LEAGUE FOR PEACE
AS WAR SOLUTION

THE HAGUE, via London, Dec. 21.
The peace resolution passed by the
Netherlands anti-war council and
which has been sent to all the bellig-
erent governments declares that the
chief war aim Of all the fighting ma
tions being apparently wish to pro-
tect themselves and the rest of the
world against future wars an under
standing is not wholly impossible.
It calls attention to the fact that the
leading statesmen Of Britain, France
and Germany have repeatedly avowed
a willingness to join an international
peace league and that thus safe
guard is obtainable that right instead
of might may govern international re-
lations in the future and Europe be
delivered from militarism.
1--WE beseech the belligerent gov
ernments and people the resolution
says, ito make at least an endeavor to
discover whether an agreement is pos
sible now with a view to the estab-
lishment of just and durable peace
and a free Europe
The meeting OF the council at which
the resolution was passed was at
tended by many members of parlia-
ment, university professors and repre-
sentatives of peace organizations.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-21
BERTSCH COMPANY
PROMISED INCREASE
BEFORE MEN QUIT

CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind, Dec. 21.-
Officials of the Bertsch company
where molders are on a strike today
said that the men had been promised
an increase in wages before they walk
ed out. Only two men in the plant
were being paid So for nine and one.
half hours work. the other workmen
receiving from $3.50 to $3.50 for nine
and one-half hours work, the pay be-
ing graded as to their ability. All Of
them had been promised better pay
January 1, 1917.
The company refused to meet the
demands of some of the men because
it believed that other men employed
in other departments also were en-
titled to an increase, which the COM
pany planned to put into effect with
the beginning of the year A uniform
scale for all the men in the foundry
was held to be unfair by the company,
which wanted to pay it's skilled work
men better wages. and yet be able to
sive unskilled and inferior work
men a chance to work at lower rate.
This, some OF the molders refused, so
officials of the company said. Wages
above the scale demanded would have
been paid by the first of the year.
None Of the men now employed at
the plant is housed in the factory
Some of them are living in house
near the factory. Some of the strikers
have resorted to indirect intimidation
Of the men who are at work.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-21
MAYOR WANTS YVES! MAIN STREET EXTENDED;
WOULD ANNEX EARLHAM HEIGHTS ADDITION

Isaac Dougan, mayor of Spring
Grove, the small suburb which adjoins
Richmond on the north, has discussed
with Mayor Robbins the question of
the annexation of that hamlet by the
City Of Richmond, Mr.. Robbins said
today.
Mayor Robbins stated that if the
residents of Spring Grove desired an
nexation he would favor such action
providing it did not impose a heavy
expense upon the city in the form Of
providing numerous public improve
ments within the annexed district.
Oppose Annexation.
Spring Grove has about one hundred
residents, the majority of whom have
been vigorously opposed for years to
merger with their large neighbor
Spring Groves one street is improved,
the hamlet has water service and
street lights.
Mayor Robbins expressed the hope
today that ultimately the city could
annex it's largest and most populous
suburb, Earlham Heights, which ad-
joins Richmond on the west
II am afraid the Earlham Heights
people are opposed to annexation at
this time and probably it would be un-
wise, on the city's part, to attempt
such action because there would be
many demands for public improve
ments in that district" Mayor Rob-
bins remarked.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-21

Il would like to see a more direct
line OF communication between Rich
mond and Earlham Heights At this
time. have suggested to several resi-
dents of that suburb to prepare a pc
tition for the opening of Main street
from its present western terminus,
West Eleventh street, the corporation
line, west to Easthaven avenue The
extension of Main street would not be
a costly improvement.
"a bridge would have to be placed
over creek and land condemned from
West Eleventh street to the east bank
of the creek There is now a road
between the west bank of the creek
to Easthaven avenue. There would
only be about 500 yards of new road
word. A large part of the land which
would have to be condemned is owned
by the city.
Residents of Earlham Heights must
now enter Richmond by a side door
route, along the National road, and the
extension of Main street would be a
great benefit to them. Also this inn
provement would greatly stimulate the
building up of all that district"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-21
GANG OF LABORERS
SH|vERS IN Cold;
RETURN TO SOUTH

An offer of lower wages than had
been promised to them and the bleak
northern weather were causes which
prompted the ninety southern negroes
to refuse employment with the COM
pany which is enlarging the local
Pennsylvania yards and depart for
their sunny homes within twenty-four
hours after their arrival in Richmond
With the departure Of the. small
army of colored laborers the question
of securing an adequate number of
workmen for the yard extension work
looms up larger than ever.
The laborers who were brought to
Richmond at an early hour yesterday
refused to work when told that their
wages would be $180 per day with a
small deduction for board. They de-
clared that the men who had engaged
their services had promised them
$2.25 day and board. The contract
ing firm was further notified that the
men were not any too anxious here
for 1925 a day and board because
Richmond was entirely too cold.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-21
WILSON ASKS SPECIFIC PEACE TERMS IN NOTE
EXCERPTS FROM WILSON'S NOTE
ADDRESSED TO WORLD POWERS
SUGGESTING PEACE CONFERENCE

the belligerents on the one side and
on the other would deem it necessary
to insist upon are not SO irreconcil
able as some have feared; that an in
terchange of views would clear the
way at least for conference and make
the permanent concord of the nations
a hope of the immediate future. con-
cert of nations Immediately practic-
able
"The president Is not proposing
peace; he is not even offering media
tion. He is merely proposing that
soundings be taken in order that we
may learn, the neutral nations with
the belligerent, how near the haven of
peace may be for which all mankind
longs with an intense and increasing
longing. He believes that the spirit
in which he speaks and the objects
which he seeks will be understood by
all concerned, and he confidently
hopes for a response which will bring
new light into the affairs of the
world
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-21
DUNCAN SENDS
Note AGAINST
Meter CHARGE

That the Richmond City Water
Works company had received letter
from Judge Duncan. chairman Of the
Indiana Utilities commission, inform.
Ing that company 1t had no authority
to make meter rental charge and in
structing the company to discontinue
such practice, was the statement made
today by City Attorney Bond.
City Clerk Bescher few days ago,
when 1t was learned that the Water
Works company was making a meter
chareg in the statements now being is
sued for the quarter ending January J.,
inquired OF the company why 1t was
violating the instructions Of Chairman
Duncan and was informed, the clerk
states, that no instructions on this
matter had been received from the
commission chairman.
No Formal Order Issued.
Il know that the water company did
receive personal instructions from
Chairman Duncan" Mr.. Bond said to-
day, because Judge Duncan sent to
me copy Of the letter he addressed
to the Water Works company. It is
true. however, that the commission
has never issued a formal order pro-
hibiting the charging of meter rentals
and / suppose that is the reason the
company is making these charges"
The city attorney states that several
weeks ago he filed a petition with the
commission requesting the issuance of
an order against meter rent charges
and ways assured at that time that
such an order would be Immediately
forthcoming. Up to the present time
the order has not been promulgated.
THE recent water rate order had in
its closing section paragraph read
ing, In effect, that all rules for the
Richmond City Water Works company
not modified or revoked in the COM
missions rate order were to remain
in effect as hitherto That section is
the basis for the company's action in
charging meter rentals, because in the
order no mention is made of mete.'
charges. The company advanced the
contention that it's former rule for
such charges had not been modified or
revoked Mr.. Bond stated.
II have several times called the COM
missions attention to this matter and
each time have been informed that the
commission, in its rate order. had in
tended to eliminate meter charges by
the substitution of a minimum rate
charge, and Chairman Duncan prom
ised to issue an additional order pro-
hibiting meter charges, but we are
still waiting for the issuance of that
order"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-21
EXTREME WEAKNESS
SHOWN BY Market:
STEEL IS OFFERED

NEW YORK, Dec 21-Extrems
weakness bordering upon demoraliza-
tion, marked the opening dealings on
the stock exchange today. The So
called war shares broke from to IL
points, these being extended in the
course Of the first ten minutes.
The most sensational feature was
the offering of $4,000 shares of United
States steel at 1041s to 1854 against
yesterdays closing price of 108.
Never before in the history Of the
Exchange has single block of such
volume been recorded.
The market continued to break DUR
ing the noon hour, steel declining to
10211 with to point losses In other
stocks which were exempt from the
early onslaught. including some of the
rails. The weakest industrial was
Gulf State Steel which made an ex.,
treme loss of 20 points.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-21
PRESIDENTS NOTE
DOES NOT PROPOSE
MEDIATION COURSE

Wilson does not propose peace
or offer mediation; note merely
takes "soundings" to learn depth
of peace sentiment in all countries.
Document insists that step was
taken irrespective Of proposals
from Germany and that mediation
is not attempted.
Foreign diplomats and official
Washington astounded on news Of
action in view Of recently declared
intention Of keeping hands off.
Latest reports from White
House indicate that Wilson has no
Intimation of reception to be ac-
corded note in beIIigerent capitals.
Germany Embassy pleased by
Presidents action; Count von-
Bernstorff declares that move
means peace conference will take
place.
British Embassy taken by sur
prise; Spring.Rice declares that
nothing has transpired through
diplomatic channels looking to-
ward recession from entente atti.
tude that any peace offer from
United States would be regarded
as next to deliberately unfriendly.
Note sent to all governments Of
the world.
Note to entente group will be
delivered to Great Britain, France,
Russia, Italy, Japan, Belgium.
Montenegro, Portugal, Roumania
and Servia.
Note to central powers will be
delivered to Germany, Austria
Hungary, Turkey and Bulgaria.
All neutral governments will re-
ceive the note for their own infor-
nation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-21
MAKE ctRcUIToUs ROUTE

NEW YORK, Dec 21.-To avoid the
high exchange rates on Argentine due
to the prohibitive insurance rates on
shipments to Buenos Aires by the At
lantic Route bankers here are now
transferring gold to San Francisco.
whence it is sent by the Pacific to
Chile. From Valparaiso the gold is
shipped by fast express over the
Andes mountains to Buenos Aires
The new plan involves trip Of thirty
days-ten days longer than over the
Atlantic route-but the saving in the
marine risks offsets the interest thus
lost.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-21
JOFFRE SIGNS SUMMONS

PARIS, Dec. 21.-The official letter
summoning General Nivelle to the
command of the armies of the north
and northeast was signed by General
Joffre as commander in chief of all
the French armies. General Castel.
neu, General Joffre's chief of staff,
having reached the age limit, has
been retained on the active list by a
special decree signed by President
Poincare which is preliminary to his
appointment to the command of an
army group.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-21
ROcKWELL'S BROTHER
WEDS FRENCH LADY

PARIS, Dec. 21.-Paul Rockwell,
formerly of the foreign legion and
brother to Kitten Rockwell, the Amer
ican aviator who was recently killed
on the French front, was married yes
terday to Jeanne Leygues. daughter
Of Georges Leygues, former minister
Of public instruction.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-21
ELECTRICIANS ORGANIZED

Final organization meeting of the
Electricians union will be held at 7:S0
o'clock tonight in Carpenters hail.
After tonight no more names will be
placed on the charter and the initia-
ton fee will be increased greatly over
the present 50 rate. Robert Graham
Is the organizer.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-21
TAGGART RETAINS POST

Clem Carr, sheriff-elect, said today
that he has not decided whom he will
appoint as his deputy. Carr takes
Office January /. 1t is understood that
John Taggart, deputy under Sheriff
Steen, will continue to serve in that
capacity under Sheriff Carr for an In
definite period.