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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-11

A Delmar On. " church provides
ear trumpets for the use of deaf at
tendants.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-11
.EARLHAM DOES WELL
In OPENING CLASH

In holding the Illinois Athletic club
basketball team to a 69-1O score, a.
Chicago Saturday night, the Earlham
college five displayed a calibre of
work that promises much for the COM
ing season. The l. A. C. Is virtually
the strongest basketball team in the
states and the Quakers' showing in
their first game was commendable.
Earlham's next battle is with |. U.
at Bloomington this coming Friday
night The first game at Richmond is
theh Wittenberg contest at the Y. M.
c. A. Dec. 10.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-11
SIXTY SALOON LICENSES
GRANTED BY COUNTY
DURING CLOSING YEAR

Sixty saloon licenses we're issued by
Wayne county commissioners in 1916
lone new license was granted and the
others were renewals). One Of the
renewal licenses was never taken out.
however, and this leaves the total
number of saloons now open at Atty
nine
These facts were found today when
statistics in the county auditors Office
were complied Since licenses can be
applied for only on the first Monday
Of each month, there will be no more
granted.
All but five Of the saloons are To-
Gated in Wayne township. Jackson
township has the others.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-11
PLAYS OPENING GAME

A franchise In the City Polo League
has been granted the Eagles amateur
polo team and that squad will figure
IN the opening clash with the Greeks
wednesday night of this week. The
Eagles supplant the Fairviews. The
personnel of the team remains prac-
tically the same, the change being in
name only.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-11
EAGLES POLO SQUAD
VOTED INTO LEAGUE

Final organization of the City Polo
League was effected at meeting of
theh team representatives yesterday
afternoon when the newly injected
Eagles team and the Greeks were
elected to start the season schedule
wednesday night of this week The
Eagles supplant the Fairviews.
Charles Ewbank is retained as man
ager Saturday night the Kremos and
M1ller-Kemper forces mix it.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-11
INVADE PENDlE1oN

Forwards J. Logan, Brown and II.
Logan; Centers Wiechman and Ball
and Guards Shepman and Parker form
the squad Of Quakers who journey to
Pendleton tonight to do battle with
theh basketball hopes Of that borough.
Coach Logan may be unable to make
the trip and in that case Forward c.
Porter will make the trip.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-11

still be SO many persons in the en-
pire who will not be moved by any
lessons to help bring our financial
system into consonance with the enor-
nous demands made upon it" This
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-11
QUAKERS GRASP
LEAD OF LEAGUE
BY FOURTH WIN
HOW THEY RANK
Games This Week

Games This week
Tonight--Richmond at New Castle.
Tuesday-Richmond at Muncie.
Wednesday-New Castle at Rich
mond.
Observation-Disclosures at New
Castle.
Friday-Indianapolis at Muncie. ),
Saturday-Muncie at Richmond.
Thanks to Saturday nights wallop
Of the Indians at the hands OF the
Quakers, the Richmond polo five has
stepped into the lead Of the !. s. l..
with commanding margin in the per-
centage standing. Muncie is trailing a
fairly close second with New Castle
contesting the right to share the run
ner-up position. Indianapolis appears
hopelessly stalled.
The Quakers were bit lucky In
taking over Saturday nights contest.
The indianapolis five. geared to win,
offered great brand OF polo against
the home outfit and with a more or
less lucky break would have come
through with its first win. Poor de-
fensfve work. too. served to hand the
contest to the Quakers
Harold Has .Off-Evenlng
The Indian offensive of Ted Will
liams, Bobby Loxon and Big Jean was
one OF the most vigorous seen on the
Richmond floor this year Putrid work
OF Harold and May offset the VII.
liams.Loxon.Jea brilliance. Indianap-
olia needs a connie of defensive play.
ers, II rs agreed unanimously.
Richmond starts this week with a
lead Of one full game. A victory at
New Castle tonight will insure the
Quakers the upper berth until We'd
nesday at least. A defeat at New
Castle tonight followed up by jolt
at Muncie tomorrow night would just
about push the Quakers down to a
tie with New Castle In third place.
Games at Richmond this week are
New Castle and Muncie, Wednesday
and Saturday nights respectively.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-11

A Wisconsin boy is the inventor Of
q portable equipment to enable a per-
son to connect with any telephone or
telegraph line and either talk over it
or use telegraph instruments.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-16

Miss Lulu Rumley was a week end
visitor at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. M. Halstead with her friend, Miss
BALLS.
Charles Fierce who has been at
Iowa City taking medical treatment
returned home Friday afternoon.
Miss Bessie Blades was visiting
with her friend, Miss Rosa Smith
Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Emma Barry of Centerville
spent last Tuesday evening at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Jim Mote
and family.
Miss Louise Hoadley spent one
night last week in town with her
grandmother, Mrs. Anna Fierce.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gary Saylor and chill
dren spent Thursday evening at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Phil Lantz.
Some of the young people from
town attended the box supper at the
Hawkeye school Friday evening.
Miss Christia Lantz spent Wednes-
day night in town with her friend,
Miss Lena Edge.
There was q large crowd in town
last Tuesday for the election and
also to attend the opening OF Blair
& Pratherss new department store.
Srow and cold weather seem to be
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-16
tha order of the day here just at

the order of the day here just at
present.
Tom Edwards of Grand River
spent Sunday in town the guest OF
Ike Edwards and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Pierce are
rejoicing over the arrival of hne
bay who is going to make his home
with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rex Adams spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. FLOYD
Boles.
Mrs. j. D. Young was called to Des
Moines last week by the illness OF
her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Dunn.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Manley were
Sunday visitors at Weldon.
Misses Christia and Fern Lantz
were visiting with Mrs. c. }. Price
Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Anna Fierce and daughter
Mrs. Bertha Gould were Saturday at
ternoon visitors at the home OF Chas
Fierce.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brenneman OF Grand
River spent Sunday at the nome OF
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Ed
War0s.
Ralph Thompson was transactine
business in Osceola Monday morning
Misses Vivian and Velma Edwards
and brother Jack Of Kansas CITY
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-16
VanWert.

Mrs. NJ. Phelps was visiting with
friends in the west part Of town sun
day afternoon.
a number of Weldon young people
we're visiting. in our town last Tues
day afternoon.
Mrs, F. L. Clanton who has been
visiting in Colorado with her daugh-
tar. Mrs. Leigh Wilson, returned TO
har home last week.
Miss Gladys Hoadiey spent wed
nesday night in town at the nome
of her grandmother. Mrs. Anna
Misses Vera Smith and Atha Brin-
ar we're visiting with their friend
Miss Christia Lantz Thursday even
20 Miss Eula Kelley who is staying ct
the home Of her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. L. D. Kelley and attending
school. was week end visitor Win
sSar parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
nelley of Leslie.
ms Flossie Barr spent Tuesday
AyeninR at the home OF her sister,
~ Jim Mote and family.
ass Iiss Bessie McBee spent SUNDAY
I'm Her friend, Miss Ethel Webb.
IN Harry Wilson Of DeKalb 40
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-16
business visitor in our town last

business visitor in our town last
Tuesday.
Miss Velma Spencer spent Satur-
day and Sunday in town at the home
Of her friend, Miss Vera Smith.
The Kings Daughters will hold q
meeting at the home Of Mrs. J. M.
Halstead Wednesday afternoon.
Alva Tuttle and family of Chicago
are here visiting with his mother,
Mrs. David Tuttle and other relatives.
Miss Gladys Price spent Wednes-
day night with her friend, Miss Luz
ellie Drummond at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. B. f.. Manley.
Mrs. Emma Barry of Centerville
came last Tuesday afternoon for
short visit with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs George Barr.
Misses Velma Spencer and Lena
Edge spent Thursday evening at the
home Of their friend, Miss Christia
LantZ.
Mrs. Nettie McBee and daughter,
Mrs. Ivan Webb spent Friday and
Saturday at the home Of John Bur
nett and sisters, Misses Lydia and
Samantha. V.
Rev. "A. b. Cornell who has been
visiting IN Missouri with his daugh-
tor returned home Saturday after
noon. h SIS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-16

came last week to visit their grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Edwards.
They returned home Monday.
Mrs. C. E. Thompson of Leon
spent Monday afternoon at the home
of her son, Ralph Thompson.
G. J. Price who has been transact
ing business in the northwestern part
of the state returned home Saturday.
Sunday evening between eleven
and twelve o'clock fire broke out on
the north street. 1t destroyed c. d.
Mckee's blacksmith shop, Floyd
Boles' feed store and L. D. Brown 8
restaurant. The origin of the fire is
unknown. Some insurance was car
ried on the buildings.
D. B. futile, a highly respected
resident Of our town died at his
home Monday afternoon. Mr.. futile
has been in i'll health for number
of wears.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-16

For Sale-On the Stone farm 6 e
miles northwest of Leon, native lum.
Der, wood and posts. Lumber 4 te
10 feet, $3.50 per 100. Lumber Il
to 16 feet, $500 per 100. Fencing
posts 5 to 20 cents piece. Wood
stove length, $1.25 and $3.50 q load
Long wood, 3 foot load IL cents
Come and zee w. w. Fulton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-16
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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-09
AGREE TO SUBMIT DIFFERENCES TO
 U. S. MEDIAT0RS
EMPLOYERS REFUSE TO GRANT sRoTHERHoOOs' DEMANDS
 AT LAST CONFERENCE.

NEW YORK, Aug. 9--At a confer enee participated by representatives Of the federal brotherhoods and the railroad managers last night, at which the demand of an eight hour day. and time and half for overtime was made, the railroad managers emphat- ieally refused; but agreed to submit the whole differences to the United States board of arbitrators. Both par ties will now await the action of the board. Meditators will begin work at once, and it is hoped that in a weeks time, report will be made of the findings
 1t is thought here that in the event the mediators find for the Brother hoods. the railroads will apply to the Interstate Commission for permission To increase their rates on all kinds Of traffic in order to meet the addi- uonal cost of operation
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-09
N0N-UNI0N MEN
 WILL APPEAL TO
 LA W M A K E R s
4 PETITION SIGNED BY OVER SIX THOUSAND MEN WILL BE
 FORWARDED.

NASHVILLE. Tenn, Aug. g. - A movement looking to an appeal to congress for decisive action to pre- vent a strike on the railroads has been instituted bE the employees of the Louisville X Nashville road. The pe- tition for action that was started a few days ago, shows that over six thousand representatives of the non brotherhood have signed in the states of Alabama, Kentucky. Georgia and Tennessee. It sets forth that twenty per cent of the employees represent ing the brotherhoods, should not be al lowed to throw the eighty per cent out of work, and calls upon congress to see that trouble is averted.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-09
SUBMARINE REPORTED
 BY BRITISH SHIP
Advices From Various Pofns Indicate Large Loss in Crew And
 Tonnage.

PORTLAND, Me, Aug. s.-Capt D. Thompson, master of the British steamer Strathness, that arrived here yesterday from Mediterranean ports, tells of an engagement which he de clared his vessel had with a German submarine on July 15, in which the submarine was sunk. Two gunners from the British navy who were in charge of a six-pounder gun mouned on the after deck for defense purpos- es, sank the submarine, he said. A ball is said to have been fired that struck the submarine amidship caus- ing an explosion.
 The captain says that while the Strathness was struck several times, once by a torpedo, no great damage was done and the freighter escaped with several dented plates and a DOT tion of her supersructure demolished.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-09
TIED TO THE GROUND
 FOR CURSlNG FLAG

MONTGOMERY, Aug. g. - Private Harry Goldberg, of the Alameda Ma tional Guard was ordered courtmar- tialed on the charge of disobeying an officer.
 The charge grew cut of his punish ment nearly two weeks ago by being tied to the ground when accused of cursing the American flag, the Presi- dent, the nation and the officers. Al though the officer who ordered that he be tied to the ground, was reprimand. ed for exceeding his authoriy.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-09
uNA. .s4 ORDERED SOUTH.

PORT END. Aug. s-The United States coast guard cutter Unal- ga. while cruising ia the North, receiv- ed instructions tr wireless to proceed 10 Valdez co transport prisoners and insane persons 10 Co-doTa. from which po-l they will be sent South 10 places Of confinement The prisoners were convicted and sentenced by The Init ed States judge Of the district o5 Val dez and ir was az his request that the Unalga was ordered 10 transport them. After completing this work the Unal, ga H-iIl cruise in Cook inlet for she pur- pose of suppress.lg Illicit traffic in liquor after which she will return to her station in Seattle
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-09
REMAINS SHIPPED
 ON THE MARlP0SA
A BROTHER OF DECEASED AND TWO FRIENDS LEAVE ON
 THE SAME BOAT.

The remains o1 Christ Christoferson, the young man who met his death at the Jumbo mine. Of Su.zer, last Mon day morning were shipped this morn ing on the steamer 1Iariposa to Ever elt. Washington, where the parents re- side and where the remains will be buried
 Ed. Christoferson a brother. and Geo Dahi and Christ Lind, friends of the deceased, Jeff also on the Mari posa for the States From there the young men will continue their journey to Norway for a visit.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-09
SINKING OF LINER
 BASIS OF INQUIRY
UNITED STATES WANTS FACTS ABOUT SMELLING OF ITALIAN
 MAIL STEAMER.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-A second note was sent today to the American consuls in Italy directing them to re- port on the condition under which the Italian mail steamer Letimbro was shelled and sunk by a submrine in the Mediterranean.
 Dispatches from London yesterday said the submarine continued firing after the liner had stopped, and that many members of the passengers and crew were believed to have been lost
 No official information regarding the incident has been received here, said an official today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-09
WICKERSHAM WANTS
 TO BOSS HIMSELF
SAYS WOULD ACCEPT ENDORSE MENT BY THE JUNEAU RE.
 PUBLICAN CONVENTION.

VAS zLNGTON. Aug, e.- Delegate Wieke.s eam. confirmed tGe report to- day os 4is deelination 10 accept the republican nomination teRdersd him through E committee of four aurheriz- ed dele les by the Seward conyen- Jiou E said tEar he objected to a p.aak ia ele platform that would have made a. .=se-ai patronage subject 10 the approval ot raa National Commit teeman, Nurane. He characterized that plan as aa attempt 10 introduce boss rule iu Alaska. However. he is said 10 have sent a long dispatch 10 Ed. z. Russell al Juneau. saying that he would run on an independent re publican ticket. and would be glad to accept the endorsement of a republi- can convention.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-09
BRUSSELS DEFIES GERMANY AND A
 CRISIS IS FEARED
REFUSES TO PAY A FINE OF 5,ooo,ooo MARKS IMPOSED
 BY THE GERMANS.

LONDON. Aug. g. - The city of Brussels has refused to pay the fine of 5,O00,00O marks imposed By a Ger man court in consequence of the dem onstration which took place at the Belgian capital on July 21. the national fete day, says a dispatch from Ans terdam.
 The refusal of the Belgians to com ply with the order of the court may lead to a crisis. it is feared. The court found that the demonstration was an insult to the governing power. and as such drastic measure was necessary to prevent recurrence hence the heavy fine, which the Belgians con sider exhorbitant
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-09
THE: ! MERCHANTS
 ARE UP IN ARMS
Business Men Have Called Mass Meeting to Discuss
 The Waterfront Situation; Ask Mayor Gill to Attend.
~-.

SEATTLE, Aug 9.-Tundreds of prominent business have sent call for meeting at which the waterfront roub will be discussed An invitation to Mayor Gill ing his attendance.
 Every business decided to stop the ourages pepeat ed by the strikers the workers and others Assaults have be- too frequent to permit their continuation said of the most prominent the waterfront this morning. Something must be done Every newspaper crying for relief The action of the thugs said lis nothing short of ouags and should not be permitted in a civilized country.
 morning. the Alaska Steamship Company that ohe big liner will be dispatched Nome and the interior with ods delayed by the strikers At the time, the company has appealed to the business for hep representing that less the company allowed carry its business the Aaskan will suffer during the coming due the shortage of sup plies
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-09
AT AGE OF g HE
 BUYS FIRST STAMP

SHELBY. Ky. Aug. 9-A few days ago George Terrell of Anderson Coun- ty walked into the postofice at Spar TOW and asked Postmaster Mitchell if he had such a thing as a 2-cent stamp, explaining that he wanted to mail a letter and that he had been" told that he would have 10 have a stamp. He said that he was g years old and that was the first stamp he had ever pur- chased and the first letter he had ever mailed
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-09
ITALY TO PROHIBIT
 TRADE WITH ENEMIES
ITALIANS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES INCLUDED IN DEGREE ABOUT
 TO BE PUBLISHED.

ROME, Aug. 9.-The Italian govern ment according to the Messaggero, is about to publish a decree forbidding all Itlians, including those living abroad, from doing business with na- tionals in alliance with enemies Of Italy Agreements made in spite of the prohibition, 1t is stated, will be considered void and the makers will be punished
 This action is said to have been ad- yoeated by prominent members of the Kings advisers for sometime.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-09
GRAIN CROP WILL BE
 MILLION BUSHELS SHORT

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-According to the department of agriculture, af- ter an investigation just completed. announcement is made that the short age of the grain crop this year will reach one hundred and five million bushels, conservatiyely estimated.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-09
CAVES OF ANCIENT CLIFF
 JEWELLERS IN MEXICO
A Hunting Party Makes an Interesting Discovery in The Escondidos
 Mountains.

COLUMBUS, N. M.. Aug. 9.-Cap- tains G. F. Patten and II. S. Johnson, who have just returned from a hunt ing trip into the Escondidos noun tains, report the discovery of caves of ancient cliff dwcllers. The caves were smoke grimed F'ragmens of pottery were strewn all over the floor. But they found no signs of writing or ether characters. The dwellings are said to be somewhat similar to those near Flagstaff, Arizona,
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-09

NEW YORK. Aug. g. = The rules governing the quarantine districts due to the infantile paralysis have been frightened up and a renewed effort is being made in every direction to check it. The health department admitted today that there had been no improve. ment in the situation the last twenty. four hours.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-09
LEMBERG SAID
 TO BE DOOMED
Governor Issues Proclamation FOreShadOwing Its Surrender But Assures Inhabitants of Re-Capture

LONDON. Aug. 9A correspondent of the Morning Times Leberg the capital Gaca that the Austrian Governor has issued proclamation the effect that the city have to be abando the Russians But that in the event its surrend becomes promises that the Ausians would soon be a position o recapture it from the enemy
 Military experts here the opinion that the evacuation capital city is oreshadowed by the proclamation and that the government other of the difficulty but to surrender The Russians have proved their ability to conquer the country says the Times this morning and the Ausran their finish.
 PARIS Aug 9Aer three days of terrific fighting north Eerdu the French have only checked the German advance but gained considerable ground although while yesterday looked though they had lost Thaumount Today Thiamount is still in the balance
 On the Somme the French report gains
 The British forces also report advancing steadily.
 late report says that the city of Peronne is in flames and that there is great danger of being wiped
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-09
WANT THIRTY MILLIONS FOR
 BRITISH WAR WIDOWS

LONDON. Aug. 9.-Parliament will next week be asked to vote s30000.- 4oa. including the S5.000. 900 already voted 10 provide the full estimated cost of supplementary pensions of widows and dependents of non-com- missioned officers and men, and of partially disabled non-commissioned officers and men.
 This sum. it was explained in the house. is estimated on the number of deaths not exceeding 220.00o. If this number Of exceeded. the amount would be increased proportionately.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-09

OAKLAND. Cal. Aug. 9.-An Oak land street car company today install ed a second conductor on one of it's cars, whose duties will be, not to ring fares and call streets, but to answer questions, help women on and of. amuse crying babies and make him self as useful and obliging to the travelling public as possible.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-09
NUMBER OF DEATHS
 HAS CAUSED SURPRISE

CHICAGO, Aug. 9-Tbe final re port Of the City Health Commissioner J. D. Robinson. of the number of deaths during the four days of last weeks extreme heat, was given out last night The report says that l. 011 deaths occurred in those four days. This has caused great sur prise as heretofore figures have not exceeded three hundred.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-09
THE GERMANS
 ARE REFUSED
THE FRENCH STILL MASTERS OF THE SITUATION DESPITE
 TERRIFIC ATTACKS.

LONDON. Aug, 9.-North of Bezan- tine le Petit, in the region of Somme the Germans last night attacked the British position but were successfully repulsed. according to a dispatch from Paris.
 North of the river Avre, also in the Somme region, the Germans attempt ed two attacks with a strong force against the French in the Lihons sec. tor. Both attempts failed, says the French war office bulltin this morn ing.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-09
SCORES WILSON.

INDIANAPOLIS. Aug g. - Frank Hanley, the prohibition nominee for the presidency, in his speech accept ing the nomination, scores Wilson in many respects. He also opposes the initiative and referendum.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-09

WASHINGTON. Aug. 9. - Chairman Webb. of the house judiciary commit lee presented the report of the sub committee Investigating impeachment charges against H. $. Marshall, Unit ed States Attorney of New York. rec commended that the proceedings be dropped.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-09

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-Secretary Lane said today that Justice Brandeis had been appointed as a member of the Mexican commission. The other members, he said. had not yet been selected.