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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
MAN AND WIFE DIE
WHEN SPEEDING TRAIN
TEARS into MACHINE

NEW MADISON, Ohio, Sept 2s.-
Mr. and Mrs. Alva Crawford were In.
stantly killed at the main crossing of
the Pennsylvania railroad at 8:53
o'clock last night when the automo-
bile in which they were hurrying to
their home two and half miles north
west of here, was completely demol-
ished by fast mail train, No. II, which
was running two hours late.
The bodies, both mangled and bruis.
ed, were found about ffty yards from
the crossing. The machine which was
complete wreck had not been
dragged quite so far.
The bodies were taken to the r. B.
Bennett undertaking establishment
here and the daughter, Mrs. Diller
Howell of Otterbein notified. Arrange.
ments for the funeral have not been
made
Mr. and Mrs. Crawford were speed
ing toward their home to escape the
heavy rainstorm which had just be-
gun. 1t is believed that the falling
rain and the absence of lights here
which would enable them to tell when
they were approaching the railroad
tracks prevented them from noting
the approach of the mail train, due
here at 6:1S o'clock.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
T|N-CAN MUSICIAN
JUST PLAYS HIS WAY
OUT OF PADDED CELL

Taken into custody on the suspicion
that he was crazy it developed later
at police headquarters that James
Dunford was merely an eccentric mu-
sical genius.
After an officer had escorted him to
headquarters Dunford's battered suit.
case was opened. Included among its
contents were several tin cans.
What do you do with that junk?''
asked Chief Goodwin.
"I'll show you," replied Dunford
Thereupon he thrummed with thumb
and finger tips upon the Jagged edges
of two cans producing music similar
to that of the guitar. In a few min
utes police headquarters was filled by
an appreciative audience. Dunford
produced Annie Laurie" by pressing
together the palms of his hands. Then
he took a can to which a wire was
attached, placing one end Of the wire
between his teeth. Upon this wire
he played several tunes producing
beautiful harmony. Before Dunford
left he collected over two dollars in
small change.
"Why don't you 60 into vaudeville?''
he was asked.
II don't want to work. I'd rather
tramp around the country" he replied.
He said his home was In Virginia.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
PENNSY PUSHES PROJECTS
LARGER Than new Span

While the city and county are con-
inuing ten year squabble over bridge
levels and three mile roads, the Penn
sylvania railroad is making an i'm
provement next to the city limits and
partially inside them, which would
build:
A concrete bridge at Main street
Three concrete bridges like the new
Twelfth street bridge.
Five solid earth fills big enough for
roadways across the Whitewater val
ley
Six miles of concrete road.
One hundred and five miles OF dirt
road.
When completed, the yard, repair
shop and running tracks extended
would make single track railroad to
Dayton.
The highest elevator in Richmond,
145 feet, is being installed in the high
est structure in Richmond, including
stacks, to distribute concrete. An
other, 125 feet high, has been built.
Remove Circus Ground.
The entire circus grounds are being
levelled
These figures, partially supplied by
w. c.. Wolfe, engineer in charge on
the Pennsylvania Improvements, indi-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
HENRY WILSON
WILL ADDRESS
G. 0. P. RALLY

Henry Lane Wilson, former United
States ambassador to Mexico, who
speaks this evening in the circuit court
room under the auspices of the Repub'
lican central committee, Is In great
demand all over the state as he is
proving to be one of the most popular
speakers now stumping Indiana for
the Republicans. .
Mr.. Wilson is thoroughly acquainted
with the Mexican situation and In his
address tonight he will expose the
weak, vacillating policies pursued by
the American government in its deal
ings with Mexico in recent years. He
will show the great price of American
life and property this policy has ex.
ated.
There will be elevator service at
the court house this evening to ac-
commodate those who desire to at.
tend the meeting.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
CITY EXPECTS
TO Give S2,5oo
FOR BIG FUND

Board Of public works today went
on record as favoring a contribution OF
$4,000 from the funds of the Munich
pal Electric plant to Richmond's fac
tory fund providing the city attorney
ruled that such action was legal and
the state board of accounts permitted
city plant funds to be used for such
purposes.
In event Of favorable reports by the
city attorney and the state board OF
accounts the board will submit an
ordinance to council providing such
an appropriation. to be paid into the
factory fund at the rate Of $625 year
for period Of four years.
II the proposed appropriation Is au.
thorized It will be charged against the
plants business promotion and adver.
tising accounts.
Sees Selfish Action
~ think It would be an extremely
selfish action on the part of the city to
refuse to make contribution to the
factory fund from the municipal plant
II the city has the authority to make
such a contribution" President Bavis
said today.
mo institution in Richmond would
be more benefited than the municipal
plant by establishing more manufac-
turing industries in this CITY," Bavis
added. more workmen means more
homes to be wired for electricity and
more factories means more electric
power customers for the plant. Incl
dentally the city would also be directly
benefited by this Industrial expansion
project through an increase in taxable
values"
Prior to the board meeting the ques-
ton of the city plants contribution
to the factory fund was discussed with
the city officials by an industrial De-
velopment committee composed OF l..
S. Bowman, Albert Chamness and
Charles w. Jordan.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
YOUNG DEMOCRATS
FORM DRUM CORPS
WITH IS MEMBERS

To start with, Richmond's Demo.
cratic club will have a drum and bugle
corps Of fifteen members. Fenimore
Cooper, bugler, announced at the
meeting of the organization last night
that he has drum corps we'll under
way. 1t will consist of three buglers,
nine snares, one base drum and two
cymbals.
Among others, the members of the
drum corps will be, Fenimore Cooper,
James Gordon, Don Gordon, George
Kern, Leslie Williams, NJ Pitcher,
Charles Carroll. Don Crouch, Roy Mob
ley and Alphonso Toney.
Complete Organization.
To complete the organization, an
other meeting of the club will be held
at the Democratic headquarters, at
1880 o'clock Friday night.
The time at the meeting last night
was taken up with arranging for COM
mittees and officers. The lists will be
completed Friday.
Efforts will be made today and to-
morrow by the fifteen young men who
were present at the meeting to get
every young Democrat in the city to
join the club. 1t was decided to leave
the charter open until after the meet
ing Friday. One-hundred charter mem
bers is the goal which has been set.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
BOOST HARD
TO PUT over
THAT 100000

The final effort In the "ble push"
to land the $1oo, 900 Industrial Fund
will be made today and tomorrow.
The 100000 ls almost In sight.
Committeeman are making heroic
effort to put across the biggest un.
dertaking Richmond ever has tried.
Under the outcome Of this ct.
fort depends whether Richmond 10
to be In position to cope with
other cities that are trying to land
big Industrial concerns. The wei
fare Of the city 10 Intimately bound
up in the success Of the venture.
For that reason, every one owes Il
to himself and his city to meet the
committeeman with generous re-
sponse.
Public spirited men are behind
this effort. From all quarters have
come cheering news. Contributions
have sweIIed the total near the do.
sired goal. There 10 no reason why
the whole sum should not be raised.
The ragged edge Of few thousand
dollars ought not stand between
hard work and 100000.
In the final hours of the cam.
paign, the men who are boosting
the movement have redoubied their
efforts. Citizens should encourage
the men. Success is possible If all
do their share.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
new FIRMS ASSIST
INDUSTRIAL FUND

Support given by new Arms in Rich
mond to the industrial promotion fund
campaign, has been one of the many
topics about which interest of can
vassing committees has been centered.
Every new business is included. The
list follows:
w. H. Hood Co., wholesale grocers,
established two weeks, pledged $500;
United Refrigerator company. not yet
manufacturing, pledged $1,000; Atlas
Underwear company, pledged $1,000;
indianapolis Glove company, pledged
$500; Beebee Glove company, pledged
$500; Hayes Track Appliance COM
pany, donated check for $3.50.
Three of the firms received assist
ance from the Commercial club in get
ting started. The other three did not,
Secretary Haas of the Commercial
club said.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
FUND CAMPAIGN
Gets PUBLICITY
RICHMOND NEEDS

The industrial promotion fund cam
paign has already borne fruit for Rich
mond in the form of advertising, ac-
cording to E. M. Haas, Commercial
club secretary.
There have been about 40 applica-
tions from factories, big and little,
established and proposed, of good and
of poor standing, seeking information
regarding the factory fund and Rich
mond's facilities for taking care Of new
factories.
Six of the applications are being in
vestigated and may result in immed.
late action toward their establishment
in the city.
News Spreads Rapidly.
Where and how the news of the in.
dustrial fund gained as wide circula-
ton as the territorial locations of the
applying factories indicate, is unex-
planned. 1t is evident that many cities
have become acquainted with the gen.
eral plan, Mr. Haas said
Piqua is raising fund to bring fac
tories there employing no men, in
order to bring more girls to the city
to furnish help for the textile indus
tries there.
I'VE can get all the industries We
can take care of, employing only fe-
male labor" Mr. Haas said. But
such factories and mills will not es-
tablish themselves in cities unless
they are assured a plentiful supply
of girls Richmond needs to bring
girls here
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
STOLE REFUSES
TO PAY SHARE
OF BRIDGE SITE

Anton Stolle and his son, William
ctolle, have refused to pay their
assessments for the condemnation OF
land to be used as the site of the
South G street bridge until South q
street. between the new bridge and
South Fifth street, has been improved,
City Controller McMahan informed the
board of public works today. He ad-
vised that the city attorney bring ac-
tion to compel the payment OF these
assessments. The board referred the
matter to the city attorney.
Anton Stolle was assessed $l6S.O4;
William Stolle, $33.2S.
These men were among The most
active in promoting the construction
of south end bridge" McMahan re-
marked to the board members.
Another Claim Filed
A claim of $42.30 arising from the
condemnation of property for the
south end bridge site, filed by Frank
Scheibler, was refused by the, board
on advice Of the city attorney who
held the claim could not be legally
honored. Scheibler was awarded $3.50
damages. Later he asked $42.30 more
to reimburse him for the cost OF water
mains and taps in the property.
Mrs. Alice T. Ranks petition for the
city to construct retaining wall in
the rear of her property where an
alley was recently improved, was also
refused on advice of the city attorney.
Park Superintendent Ford was au,
thorized to expend $175 for a heating
plant in the superintendent's resi-
dence at the park.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
SCHOOL FACULTY
WILL BOOST HIGHT
SCHOOL AT SHOPS

In order to acquaint the factory men
of Richmond with the plan of vocation
al shop courses to be offered at the
high school night sessions, members Of
the faculty will make visits to the DIFF.
ferent industrial concerns of the city
to outline in detail the plan Of voca-
tional work The vocational courses
will be under control of an advisory
committee of Richmond men chosen
from the trades and vocations.
Mr.. Helman, head of the commerce
ial department has been delegated to
visit offices and other places of ad-
ministration where clerical men and
women are employed. Mr.. Kelly, who
will have charge of the electrical
course Of study, will seek to interest
the employees Of different electric es-
tablishments Of the city. Mr.. Towle
will seek out the printers.
Messrs Mays, Vickery, Hybarger
and Sipple Of the industrial arts de-
partments will make the rounds of
the factories and industrial concerns.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
WILSON PUTS
MORE POLITICS
IN HIS TALKS

SHADOW LAWN, N. j., Sept. 28.-
President Wilson will speak at Buff
falo and New York City before the
campaign closes, 1t was announced to-
day. From now on the president will
inject more politics into his speeches
and beginning with his talk to the
young Democrats here Saturday Will
spiritedly discuss the issues raised by
Charles E. Hughes, his Republican
opponent.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
ASK WILSON'S STAND
ON LIQUOR QUESTION

GRAND JUNCTION. Colo. Sept. %
j. Frank Hanly and DR.. Ira Land
rith, prohibition candidates for pres
ident and vice president, today made
a second effort to get President Will
son on record regarding his stand on
the LIQUOR question. Having received
no reply to telegram sent week
ago from San Francisco, the cam
pegners again called to his attention
the alleged use of his name by the
California "wets" and asking permis-
sion to use his name In denying
claims of saloon advocates that he is
opposed to state wide prohibition.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
HAROLD PROTESTS
AGAINST POLITICS
ON HIGHWAY DAY

In answer to the many suggestions
which have been made that President
Wilson be asked to make a political
speech in indianapolis, the night OF
October IL, after he makes an address
to the State Highway association in
the afternoon, DR.. l. S. Harold, presi
dent OF the good roads association, has
written an open letter of protest.
Neither Republican politics MOI
any kind of politics will have recog
milton on this day in the coming OF
our president" the letter says. "He is
coming not as a Democrat but as the
President of the people, and will speak
in a non-political way"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
INSTALL REV. HILL

The Rev. ]. S. Hill will be formally
installed as pastor Of the Reid Me.
mortal church at 7:30 o'clock tonight
The Rev. j. Campbell Bailey OF Fair.
haven, O., will preach and preside,
proposing the constitutional questions
to the pastor and congregation. Rev.
Ralph A. Jameson of Morning Sun, O.,
will address the people of the congre-
cation. The Rev. J. G. C. Webster
will address the pastor Practically
the entire membership Of the church
will be in attendance.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
GET MEMBERSHIPS
FOR BIBLE WORK

Twenty-three boys will be awarded
memberships to the Y. M. c. A. for
efficiency in the Bible study work last
year at the Bible study banquet, Mon.
day night. The names of the boys
follow:
Lester Letter, Talbert Jessup, Rus
sell Parker, John Livingstone, Robert
Longman, Noel Deem, Nelson Sinex
Earl Thomas, Kenneth Whitnack, Jul
ius Tietz, Everett Brinley, Lawrence
Shisler, Roland Osborn, Clifford Lew.
is, Malvern Soper. George Shellhorn
Clifford Droke, Francis Edsall. Fred
erick Clark, Wayne Hill, Richard Jes.
sup, Ralph Bradley and Frank Grove.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
COMSTOCk AGREES
TO DRILL COMPANY

Paul Comstock announced today that
his volunteer military training com.
pany would be reorganized this winter
If Richmond young men want it.
Mr.. Comstock said that there are
plenty of places where the company
might drill and guns for such practices
can be secured from the patriotic or.
ganizations of the city.
Before Mr.. Comstock will start the
company again, it will be necessary for
several young men to promise that
they will be regular attendants at drill
practice.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
HOLD AUTO THIEVES

Chief Goodwin was instructed by
telegram received today form the
Cleveland police to hold Hugh Jacob.
son, IA. and Maurice Caldwell, II,
charged with having stolen an auto
mobile in Cleveland. The boys were
arrested here yesterday. Both have
agreed to return to Cleveland without
extradition formalities. A Cleveland
officer is expected to arrive here to.
morrow.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
Temperature TODAY

For Wayne County by w. E. Moore
Partly cloudy and colder tonight
end Friday Fresh south winds will
shift to northwest.
General Conditions = The present
storm continues to move slowly east
ward and is causing general rains
from Canada to the Gulf. The Rocky
mountain cool wave has advanced
l,5O0 miles during the past "a hours
land will cause still lower tempera-
Iimres tonight and Friday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
WILL REFLooR BRIDGE

Work of repairing the floor of the
Gaar bridge which extends over the
east stretch of Morton lake on the
New Paris pike will be started by
County Road Superintendent Jones
within a few days Mr.. Jones would
have repaired the floor before now
only he was waiting for the county to
let a contract for lumber. This was
let Saturday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28

cate the magnitude Of the work, which
gains additional distinction in engi-
neering circles by being built entirely,
except bridges, by company forces.
F. T. Tower, one Of the landmarks
back of Glen Miller park, will be
abolished and interlocking plants at
Nineteenth street and at Richmond
Junction, opposite the water works
[contInued On Page Ten.1
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
TEUTON FORCE
CHECKS MARCH
IN v0LHyNEA

PETRAGRAD, Sept. 2S.-A big air
fight over the German aerodome at
Loke Angern, in which battle planes
and sea planes took part was reported
by the Russian war Office today.
The official statement told of num-
erous German attacks and admitted
that the Russians advance in Volhynea
is being hindered by the Teuton as
saults.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
WAYNE LEADS STATE

Wayne county ranks above the state
average in the number of miles Of i'm
proved roads. The average number Of
miles of improved roads in each of the
ninety two counties is 1926 miles.
Wayne county has 40 miles of i'm
proved roads. There are 30,0SS miles
of improved county roads in the state
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
WASPS RENEW WORK

LONDON, Sept. 2S.-Germany's lat
est burst of submarine activity con-
tinued unabated today. A dispatch to
Lloyds from BERWICK reported the de-
struction Of two more vessels, one a
neutral. They were the British ship
Statahe, and the Swedish ship Per-
guela. The telegram said the Swedish
crew was saved.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
BOND GETS DISPLAY

Two private soldiers, an officers
tent with latest equipment, one of the
latest models of cannons used by the
United States army, and full line Of
rifles and supplies have been assigned
to Recruiting Sergeant Bond for an ex-
hibit at the Fall festival, October 1921.
A space on the exposition grounds has
been granted the army.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
Richmond viii JoIIify.

Richmond Will JoIIify.
This meeting will be on the order
of the great 100000 dinner a week
ago Monday night, but on much en-
larged SCALE" said Manager McFar-
land. There will be speechmaking
and a general jollification over the
new Richmond spirit.
To-day the subscriptions to the In
dustrial fund stand near $4,000. 1t
is admitted that it is going to be diff
cult to raise the remaining $4,000, for
the town has been most thoroughly
canvassed, but there is not member
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28

MORE UNIONS VOTE
ON GENERAL STRIKE

NEW YORK, Sept. 2S- While un-
ions having a total membership Of
164,500 were preparing to vote today
on walkout in sympathy with the
striking traction workers. there were
bursts Of rioting in the streets in
which many persons were hurt.
Surface and elevated trains were
bombarded. At some points the police
had to draw their revolvers to restore
order. Many arrests were made.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
RICHMOND Will JOLLIFY
WHEN COMMITTEES REACH
GOAL OF $100, 900

dze which greeted members Industrial
Development
held week the Coliseum
opening Of a for the city
ability
100000
deredt ems personally invited to attend.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
BRITISH LOSS Low

LONDON, Sept. 28-The extraordi-
nary smallness of the losses suffered
by the British in their great victory at
Thiepval and Combles on the Somme
front was the feature Of the official
report issued by the war office today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
REPRESENT REID CHURCH

d. w. Scott as lay delegate and Rev.
j. S. Hill, pastor. will represent the
Reid Memorial church at called meet
ing of the Ohio Presbytery to be held
at Morning Sun. Ohio, on Tuesday and
Of next week.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
GERARD SAILS
FOR AMERICA

COPENHAGEN, Sept. 2S.-James
w. Gerard, United States ambassador
to Germany and Mrs. Gerard sailed
for New York tody on the liner Fred
erick the VIII
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-28
Weather Forecast

For Indiana by the United States
Weather Bureau-Overcast and cold
er tonight. Friday fair and colder.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-08
JUNGLE JEEMS" GETS
 COLD, CRUEL NEWS
Resignation of New London From Eastern Association Received
 Calmly by O'Rourke.

Bridgeport, Jan. S.-The resigna tion of the New London club from the Eastern association was received yes terday by President O'Rourke. Tho notice of withdrawal was contained in letter from President Starr of New London No reasons were giv- en. MT. ORourke received the news calmly as he had been aware for some time that Plant had decided to cast his lot with Messrs Carey and Clarkin. T have no comment to make on Plants action," he said. T noti- fled Starr that the resignation could not take effect immediately as he re- quested. It will have to be considered at a meeting of league directors"
 MT. O'Rourke Gays he is in daily communication with Jack Teller and that the latter is very confident he will be able to line up six clubs before the time limit expires. He stated that if Maj. Stoddard follows Plants ex- ample it will not prevent placing club in New Haven as another man is ready to step in there.