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The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-12-21

limits above prescribed, and the number re-
CURED to constitute a quorum az the board,
shall be fixed from time to time by the by
laws.
The said board of directors shall be elect
ed annually, by ballot, at a stockholders
meeting, to be held at the office of the cor.
poration on the second Tuesday of January
in each year, beginning with January, 1917,
after notice given to each stakeholder by
mail, addressed to his last known post Office
address at least ten days before the date
OF said meeting. Stockholders shall have
the right of cumulative voting in the cleo
ton of directors Each share of stock shall
be entitled to one vote, and it shall require
shall have the power to fill all vacancies
which may occur on the board through death,
resignation, disqualification or other cases,
even though no quorum remained at the time
such vacancies are to be filled. Failure to
elect directors on the day above specified
shall not dissolve the corporation, but the
directors then in Office shall remain in Office
until their successors are elected and quail
fed
The board of directors shall elect from
their number, at the first meeting, a pres
ident and treasurer, and they shall also
elect hrst vice -president, second vice
rotary, who need not be members of the
board The directors shall have authority
TO elect such other officers as they deem nee
eSsary or convenient for the carrying on of
inc company business, ana tney snail nave
the power to unite two more Offices and
to confer the same upon one person, or 20
dispense with any office, at their discretion.
The board of directors shall also have the
power to make and establish as we'll as alter
and amend, all bylaws, rules and regulations
necessary and proper for the support and
management of the business and affairs of
this corporation, not inconsistent with its
charter. They shall have authority to issue
and deliver full paid shares of stock and
bonds or other obligations of the comDany
in payment for money, or property or rights
value thereof, as appraised by the said board
and specifically for the property described
in the schedule annexed hereto and made
part hereof.
At any meeting of the board of directors,
any director absent from the meeting may
be represented by any other director who
may cast the vote of the absent director &C.
cording to the written instructions, whether
general or special, of the said absent direc-
tor.
Until the annual meeting in 1917, or until
their successors are regularly chosen and
qualified, the board of directors shall con-
sist of the following: G. c. Berkey, whose
post Office address is Elkhart, Ind; E. H.
McVey. whose post Office address is Kansas
City, Mo-, Ridge Arcade; J. L. McGinniss,
whose post Office address is Memphis, Tenn,
Exchange Bldg; T. F. Shea, whose post
1ffice address is Memphis, Tenn, Exchange
Bldg; A. ]. Shea, whose post ofict address
8 Exchange Bldg, Memphis, Tenn; Give
Read, whose post Office address is Memphis,
Tenn
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-12-21
No. 1882
CIVIL DISTRICT COURT
Div. "B"
CHARLES PHILIP GREININGER,
CHARLES PHILIP GREININGER. JR.,
AUGUST PHILIP GREININGER,
PRAYING for change of name.
JUDGMENT

This cause came on this nay TO be heard
upon petitioners application for change OF
name:
Present: G.. c. Kronenberger and Louis r.
Alba. Attorneys for petitioners;
Present: Chandler c. Gutenberg, District
Attorney for the Parish of Orleans, represent
ing the State of Louisiana.
When, after hearing pleadings, evidence
and counsel the Court being OF the opinion,
for the reasons this day orally assigned,
that the petitioners entitled to the re-
Lief prayed for:
1t is ordered adjudged and decreed that
there be judgment herein authorizing petit
TONERS, Charles Philip Greininger, Charles
Philip Greinnger, Jr, and August Philip
Greringer, to change their names to that
II Charles Philip Durmeyer, Charles Philip
Durmeyer. Jr., and August Philip Durmeyer.
respectively, which shall be the true and
lawful names of the said petitioners re-
SpeCtIvely, after the publication OF this
Judgment in the manner required by law.
1t IS further ordered that all the costs OF
this proceedings be paid by petitioners and
that a fee OF ten dollars each be taxed as
part Of the costs in favor OF Chandler c.
Luzenberg the District Attorney represent
ing the State Of Louisiana in this matter.
Judgment read and rendered in open court,
December /, 1916.
Judgment signed in open Court, December
!, 1910.
(SigneD FRED D. KING, Judge.
\ true copy.
F 'GRIESHABER. Deputy Clerk.
Dec II p %
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-12-21

Article VI.-This act of incorporation nay
be modified, changed or amended OF ns
corporation may be dissolved in the msnn
provided by law, by a vote OF ~ wv
thirds), of the entire outstanding eapiisi s''.
OF all classes, present or represented
general meeting of the stockholders con
vened for such purpose, after previous ~
tice shall have been given in the nan1J
above required to be given Of the ann,
stock of the corporation may be increase y
decreased by proceedings in accordance VIZ
the laws Of the State Of louisiana
Article VILE this corporation shan =
dissolved, either by limitation or from ~
other cause, its affairs shall be hquio.Il
by three (0 commissioners, to be appo,,lsts y.
at hte meeting Of stockholders eonvenea y
the purpose of liquidation, and to DC &C.. sss
by the vote of all the Stockholders w.
upon a parity. Said liquidators shan 80. -,
in Office until the affairs Of said ccfpoin.I
shall have been fully settled and liquid,ias.s.
and they shall have full over and susne S,
to transfer and give title to all the pyy H..
and assets of the corporation, ana u 40.
butte the proceeds. In case OF the oes'a' ,;s-;.
bility or resignation OF one or m@ "A,
dators, the vacancy shall be hiiea "
survivor or survivors. .
Article VIII.-No stakeholder shall - 49,,
held liable or responsible for the 'I'Ssef
or faults Of said corporation in any tse
sum than the unpaid balance QUO III ar
shares Of stock owned by him, nor 49, 80 ths
mere informality in organization Az d
effect of rendering this charter ,nialn'::i;,v be-
exposing any stakeholder to any ns''A'
yond the amount due on his STOCK "a
In order that this charter may ss..rbers
an original subscription list, the SUI no tk
thereto have set opposite their n<nes hf
number of shares of stock suosenoS
each of them. = AZ
Thus done and passed at ny ofnes ,sl
city Of New Orleans, on the day n d
year FIRST above written, in me .se. or
Monte NJ Lemann and Gertrude A sub
petent witnesses. who have ne 20 ne 10
scribed their names, together VIE add
tary. and said appeareTs, after 'Ns
of the whole.
Names of subscribers omitfed'' o.S,,Ss
Witnesses: Monte NJ. Lemann'
Mace WATTS K. LEvERIcH. Not ~
I. the undersigned recorder Of ns s,s.s
IN and for tbe Sa-ish Of Orleans - sjss
louisiana. do hereby certify thai W ~
and foregoing act Of incorpofa, - ~
Continental Construction Cos ~ 10, W
day recorded in my Office, N D0'l r6
$50 New Orleans, Nove%9esp D..
(Signed) EMILE J. LEoNASns; "a 30 y
-, the ., gSds e. gG1l!,0 ns'' S. ss
m the b parlSsn c .. H'ei ths. the fosT
10. "e "a ,otIect cow of the oriEnna
Of the Continental SsJIs6s
Co. Inc. Of record in my nou1 mk
New Orleans. La, Noyemoeru M -
WATTS K. LEVEkiSn'
nov is p % dee IA Il
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-12-21
CHARTER

OF THE CARIOCA COMPANY, INC.
United States of America, State of Louisi-
ana, Parish of Orleans, City of New Or
leans.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-12-21

Bus. KUOEN, Not. Pub.
I, the undersigned. recorder of mortgages.
in and for the parish of Orleans, State of
Louisiana do hereby certify that the above
and foregoing act of incorporation of The
Carioca Co, Inc, was this day duly re-
corded in my office, in book l20l. folio 49,
New Orleans, November l6 1916.
(Signed): EMILE J. LEONARD,
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-12-21

United States OF America. State of Lou
isiana. City Of New Orleans.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-12-21

This cause came on this uay 10 be heard
upon petitioners application for change of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23
Monday faces and en- broideries lead again
 Spring seui11g 11eedfu1s

It's Spring sewing season In your home You sens beginning early We going to help you Assist you economize The Laces and Embroideries below just you need For the children dresses and their underw For undergarmens and sleeping garments for yourself TT special prices for day only You must share the savings 
 12 plat Val Lace round and including dainty larger patterns trimming under garments
 Edges Inserting, 1-2 trimming underear ments. Special, yard Sc.
 yards Val trimming baby larger designs undergarment 
 quality embroidered Sws ant .ambre, short lengths. Extra special &c., Regular Embroidery o inches Swiss and cambc, and blind designs. ea, yard 1oc.
 1.50 quality FIouncines, also emb Special
 Regular quality, 9inch Flouncines, for underskirts. Made of excellent quality cambric ca, yard &c.,
 Regular quality linen Lace Edges Dainty patterns, also thread to inches wi Special,
 Regular Organdie FIouncng inches wide, scalops womens dresses, beautiful designs ea 1.25.
 Up ends of fine Embroidery FIounc inqs baby Novelty Edges and Insertions Special, yard 39c
 (Laces and Embroderes Main FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23
New hair bow ribbon 25C

watchful Ribbon Store has looked out for you It has secured better Ribbons than you usually get for 25c. Taffeta moire with plain and satin edges In a host of good coors. In widths up to 515 inches
 (Ribbons, Main Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23
New Spring dresses
New Spring skirts

The forecast is that Skirts will enjoy most unpre dented popularity. The Plaid Skirts for 1250 and 15 The Checked Skirts for 1000 12.50 and 15.00 The n stripes 125O and 15OO and the plain navy blue and bs skirts 7.95 and 895, will all in for their share of tention.
 Separate Skirts, like Suit Skirts be able Their novelty depends design than bining of fabrics. Many have pockets pocket others two pockets; placed jaunty rakish afr to the separate skirts.
 (Women's Garments, 2d Foor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23
A new spring crop Of cotton goods te111pts the thrifty tom0rr01u

Our first showing of Spring Cotton Fabrics An announcement in itself of vast importance Of still greater importance, however is the announcement of special prices There savings well worth while on Spring perca1es. spring g;nghams. spring crepes, spring vo'Ies. spring organd'es. spring mar quisettes, spring dress linens and spr;nq u1,;te goods.
 Make careful note of the prices
 Spring PercaIes 1-2c 8 12c 1oc 12 12c per yard
 Spring Ginghams 12c, 1oc, 12 12c and 25c yard
 Spring voiIes 1sc, 25c a5c, sec soc yard
 Spring orsandies 25c, s5c, soc 75c per yard
 Spring Marqusettes s5c up 100 the yard
 Spring Dress Linens, 36-nch and soc the yard A beautiful lot of ,Oh;te goods includes 1onq- cloth na;nsook. d;n,it;es, gabard;nes. ,uh;p cords. piques. plain voi1e. and organd;e and embroidered voi1e and organdie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-23
? early representations of New spring footwear

You look to the Loveman Joseph Loeb Shoe Store for the fashions first And disappont you The models here authentic It is safe for fashionable to them Loveman, Joseph Loeb's Footwear is fashionable fashionable that from the most elusive shops of New York
 Havan Boots uppers high, light 
  pretty Spring early
 (Shoes Main FIoor)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-24
TEUT0NS SINK PRIZE;
BRITISH SHIP ORDERED
OUT or SANTA CRUZ

LONDON, Feb. 24.-The British
steamer Westburn, which was taken
into Santa Cruz. Teneriffe, by prize
crew from the German commerce raid
er that captured the liner Appam and
sank many other British ships, has
been scuttled outside that port by her
Teuton captors, according to a dis
patch received by Lloyd's today.
The German officer was told by
Spanish authorities that the ship would
have to leave or be interned He took
the vessel outside of the Spanish wa
ters and had his prize sunk The Ger
man crew returned to port in small
boats and will be interned.
The dramatic destruction of the
Westburn is another thrilling chapter
in the story of the mysterious com
merce raider practically identified as
the German ship Moewe, and the end
is not yet Despite the fact that Brit
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-24
AUTO DEALERS
Grab AVAILABLE
SPACE AT SHOW

SO successful We're the solicitors for
space at the Made-in-Richmond and
Automobile Show that the committee
has been literally swamped with re-
quests for booths and it is probable
that the exhibits will be strictly auto
mobiles as were the original plans of
the committee. There was 10000
square feet Of space to be allotted
among the prospective dealers and
manufacturers. All but 1000 of this
amount has been subscribed and sew
eral local dealers expect to report Sat
urday.
The automobile show is an assured
fact said Omer Wheian. chairman of
the committee I'VE expect to hold
on March 1925 and Judging from the
number of exhibitors who have already
signed up for space, the show will
compare favorably with any of the
shows in the larger cities.
.The dealers have co-operated with
us wonderfully said Mr. Whelan.
''The show is not 10 be confined to
IContinued on Page Two
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-24
FILE N0LTE WILLS
FOR PROBATE TO-DAY

Wills Of Marie Elizabeth Nolte. who
died Sept 20, 1913. and Henry Nolte,
her husband. who died Jan L, 1916,
were filed for probate in circuit court
today The wills We're made i'll 1906.
According to Mrs. Notes bequest her
husband was to receive a life estate
to her property and a similar provis-
ion was made in Mr.. Notes will. For
this reason the wife's last testament
was not filed for probate Immediately
after her death Mr. Notes property
is valued at SIS 900 and consists of 115
acres of land in Randolph county, 7h
acres in Darke county and four pieces
of property in Richmond, located at
231 and 233 South Eleventh street and
on South Z and South J street
Six children of Henry Nolte. Will
liam. Henry. Alfred Edith, Daniel and
Alice will share equally in the estate
under the terms. of the will Danie,
Nolte was named executor of the Hen
ry NoIte estate and instructed to sell
the property and divide the proceeds
between the six children.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-24
BOWMAN TO CALL
G, 0, P, COMMITTEE

A call will be made by Republican
County Chairman Bowman for meet
ing to reorganize the county commit
tee March II, under provisions of the
primary law. The meeting will be
held at the court house. Newly elect
ed officers will conduct the fall cam
paign. On March II the newly elect
ed county chairmen of all counties in
the Sixth district will meet at Cam
bridge City. according to the 'instruc-
ton of the state committee, to organ
ize the district. March Is the district
chairmen of all the districts in the
state will meet at Indianapolis to per-
feet a state organization
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-24
Other Rates Lower.

Other Rates Lower.
The Richmond Light. Heat and
Power company is pursuing pol
Icy of providing profits by seeking
the highest possible schedule Of
rates without regard to the reduc-
ton in the volume Of business
such a policy naturally results in.
Gas Utilities in Ohio have been
following policy Of obtaining
rrofits by encouraging the in
crease in the volume OF their bus-
ness through the medium of the
lowest possible rates.
4 gas expert at Columbus, o., has
informed City Attorney Bond that the
maximum natural gas rate in thai
city is so cents per 1000 cubic feet
In Richmond the maximum rate is Al
cents. The Columbus company has al
average annual consumption of 1870,
600 cubic feet per meter In Rich
[Contnued on Page Fourteen.l
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-24
ARMORY At PURDUE
DESTROYED BY fire.;
LOSS IS $4,000

LAFAYETTE, Feb. 24.-The Purdue
university armory was DESTROYED by
fire supposedly of incendiary origin to-
day. The loss is about 100000 The
fire was discovered at 4 O'Clock by
Prof. Arthur Cole. The West Lafayette
and Lafayette fire departments fought
the flames and succeeded in saving
other buildings on the campus. The
heaviest loss was in government
property there being 1900 rifles and
many sabres and field gun in the
building. Many students who turned
out to fight the flames had narrow
escapes. Some of the ammunition in
building exploded.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-24

ish warships have been seeking the
Moewe since the Appam was taken into
an American port, the German raider
is still afloat.
Thus far it has been definitely es-
tablished, the raider has captured thir-
teen ships having total tonnage of
50,S47. Twelve of these were sunk,
only the Appam now being afloat.
Several of these ships carried large
cargoes of coat and the raiders bunk
ers were undoubtedly well replenish-
ed before they were sent to the bot
tom of the Atlantic
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-24
1926 MEMBERS
REFUSE TO HEAR
WATSON SPEAK

James E. Watson of RushviIIo. can.
didate for the Republican nomination
as United States senator and forme.
representative in congress from the
Sixth district, will campaign through
Wayne county Monday and Tuesday
of next week, concluding his tour by
addressing a meeting in Richmond
Tuesday night.
Members of the Watson orga MIA
tion in Richmond sought to have Wat
son invited to address the "12-6" club.
non-partisan organization of Rich
mond business men, at the club meet
ing next Tuesday noon, but the pro-
gram committee refused 10 extend the
invitation. Committee members
thought il would be unwiSe to hays
any political candidate appear before
the organization as speaker
Trip Covers Many Dates.
1t will be impossible for Watson to
make a tour Of every township in thu
county because of the condition of the
roads but his Wayne county speaking
program is an extensive one II fol-
lows:
Monday Morning ng-Centeryille,
o'clock: Greensboro, 10:3 -.
Monday Williamsburg. |
o'clock: Economy, 2:30 O'Clock.
Monday evening g-Hagerstown, 6:15;
Cambridge City, T:45 O'Clock
Tuesday morning City,
7:45 o'clock; Webster, 9 o'clock.
Tuesday evening-Richmond, S
O'Clock at the K of p hall
While in Wayne county Watson will
have his headquarters in parlor b,
Westcott hotel
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-24
ALL TOWNSHIP
CHA|RMEN Give
LONTz SUPPORT

Endorsement of the candidacy of
john NJ. Lontz. of this city, for the
Democratic congressional nomination
has been given by the Democratic
chairmen of each of the fifteen town
ships in Wayne county. A poll of
these township chairmen has just been
completed.
Lontz candidacy are Charles Shank of
Washington township and VIII Hang
ley of Jackson township. 1t was in
these two townships that Judge Gray
recruited members of the Finly II.
Gray club, organized this week in
Cambridge City
At the organization meeting of the
tContinued on Page Two]
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-24

CHEAPER GAS INCREASES CONSUMPTION
MAKING POSSIBLE GREATER PROFITS.
CITY'S WEAPON FOR FIGHTING RAISE

Following consultation today between City Attor
ney Bond and President Bavis of the board of public
works it intmated that the city would into
agreement with the Richmond Light, Heat & Power
pany regarding compromise increase in the natural gas
rates. putting this question up the commission for
decision.
From inquiries made by City Attorney Bond it has
been ascertaned that various successful gas utilities
which their gas from the West Virginia fields
the l. H. & p does operate entirely different the
ory than that employed by the local gas utility.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-24
ZEPPELIN CAPTAIN
SENDS FAREWELL

COPENHAGEN. Feb. 2i.-Letters
from the captain and crew of the Zel,-
pelin Liz, which was destroyed in the
North Sea. were picked up in bottles
by the Swedish steamer Stella and
brought here today.
One letter written by Captain Uhle
of the Liz said that the balloon was
only 100 yards above the water and
descending rapidly because the motor
was out of commission.
Il expect to be drowned along with
my brave men, the letter continued.
and | bid goodbye to my wife and
little boy at home. May God bless
and protect them
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-24

manding that passports be refused
Americans who would not agree to re-
main off such vessels.
The president told Representative
Flood over the telephone that he saw
no reason to change his announced at
titude and that he must decline to dis
cuss further the submarine question al
this time.
Simultaneous with this announce
ment, Secretary 10 the President Tu
multy cancelled all the presidents en-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-24

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.--President
Wilson today defied congress to inter
fere in the International relations of
the United States. He declined to re-
ceive Representative Flood, chairman
of the house foreign affairs committee.
who was commissioned by number
of his colleagues TO tell the president
that if he persisted in his demands,
that Germany refrain from attacking
armed merchantmen without warning,
congress would pass resolution de-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-24
POWDER MILL PLANT
DESTROYED BY FIRE

WILMINGTON, Del. Feb. 24-The
dryer mill of the Dupont plant at Car
ney's Point was destroyed by fire ear
ly today. Several hundred pounds of
powder also burned. Four men in the
mill leaped from windows and escaped
death by narrow margin. For a
time the fire, the cause of which is
unknown, as was the case in previous
conflagrations, threatened adjoining
mills, but tons of water were thrown
upon them and none ignited.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-24
SOCIAL CENTER PLANNED
BY SOCIETY OF MOTHERS
TO GUARD CITY'S YOUNG

Social centers for Garfield and High schools will be
planned by mothers Friday afternoon when they meet in
the auditorium of the high school to perfect Mothers
Association. Movement looking toward proper supervs
of wholesome pastmes for young persons between II
and years will be taken Recent exposures of depora
bic moral conditions among the young people and ap
peal issued by Chief of Police Goodwin in which he asks
the parents to save their children has led to this
meetino for mothers
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-24
LETTERS PRAISE
DOLPH'S ABILITY
AS ORGANIZER

Fred \. Dolph, attorney of Chicago
H., will meet members of the electric
railways comuttee of the Commercial
club, representatives from Huntington
Portland and Union City and Rich.
mord business men interested in the
proposed railroad from Portland tC
Richmond tonight. The financial plan
will be explained as well as the en-
gineering possibilities.
In response to inquiries made by
Charles Jordan, chairman of the cleo
Continued On Page Fourteen.1
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-24
WILSON DEFIES CONGRESS TO TAKE
HAND IN SETTLING DISPUTE WITH
GERMANY ON SEA RIGHT PROBLEM

gagements for today and tomorrow.
with the exception of tomorrow's cabi-
net meeting.
The president has taken persona;
charge of negotiations with Germany.
Until a definite settlement is reached
or a break comes, officials say. he
will remain in closest touch with
Secretary Lansing. II is understood
to be the intention OF the president 10
bring the negotiations to a head with
out any unnecessary delay.