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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
G. 0, P, COMMITTEE
HURR|ES WORK TO
CATCH TRAINS HOME

CHICAGO, H., March 21-The SUD-
committee of the Republican national
committee rushed through its routine
work today in order to accommodate
the Eastern members who desired to
take early afternoon trains to their
homes.
The members of the subcommittee
were unanimous in electing. Lafayette
R. Gleason, of New York as temporary
secretary of the national convention
and William F. Stone, sergeant-at-
arms. The two appointments will not
be made officially however until the
April meeting of the committee
Charles B. Hills, Republican ma
tional chairman, announced that the
selection of temporary chairman was
deferred because of the absence of
Committeeman Westinghouse, of Mis-
souri,, Stanley of Arkansas and Dun
can of North Carolina
He also announced that Dr. Butler
sent a telegram requesting that his
name be withdrawn from considera-
ton as temporary chairman possibil-
itv
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
FRANKIE MASON ).
FACES FIGHTER /,
IN JOE NELSON

frankie Mason. the popular Fl.
Wayne boxer is in for hard. battle
when he meets Joey Nelson, Indiana
polls boy conner. in the semi windup
affair of the Quaker City A. C. boxing
slow at the Eagles Hall Wednesday
night.
Mason in his previous bouts hero
gained a decision over Kid German, d
K. .. over Battling Turk, and slight
shade over Jack Cronin But in his.
bout tomorrow night he is up against.
boy who he has met on three differ.
ent occasions and has always had his
hands full, and Nelson writes to Sam
Vigran. matchmaker of the club that
he is coming to win. he says that he
has trained hard and faithful and moth.
ing but a victory will satisfy him.
The bout between -Klett and Holz-
hauer should prove delightful slug
fest of the fans. as both boys are OF
the battling kind and stand in the CEN
ter of the ring and give and take. -
The Cavanaugh-Barnes bout will
bring together two classy lightweight
boxers who are sure to please.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
MRS. MURRAY IS DEAD

HAGERSTOWN, Ind, March 21--
Mary Murray, widow of Thomas
Murray, died at her home at Dayton,
Ohio, Monday. She moved a few years
ago to Dayton from HagerstowH.
where she had resided since 1895. She
was the mother of Thomas Murray.
well known citizen of this place.
She was S5 years old and was born
in Ireland. She, with her relatives.
crossed the waters and came to this
country at the age of fourteen years
They located at Cincinnati. She was
united in marriage to Thomas Murray
and from there they came to Wayne
county, where they reared a large
family. Her death was due to an in
jury from falling a few days ago. The
body will be brought here for burial
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
CITIZENS OPPOSE
BIG centennial

Richmond people are not In favor OF
celebrating the centennial anniversary
of the founding of the city, according
to Lawrence Handley, a member OF
the city council.
Mr.. Handley made this statement at
tho council meeting last night. Ho
is chairman of the committee on pub
lie welfare and education, to which
was referred the question of arrang-
ing for municipal centennial cele-
bration.
my committee is not prepared to
submit report on this matter as YET,
but in my investigation as to The adj
visa bility of such a celebration ! VIII
state that l have not yet found 4
citizen favoring it, Handley said.
Nearly everybody believes that the
city has too much to look after at tie
present time without taking on this
p. oject."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
BANDITS BURN
MEXICAN TOWN

GALVESTON, Tex, March 21-The
town of Delicicas, in southwestern
bandidts last week, according to re-
ports reaching the border today. 1t is
said that more than twenty of the in
habitants were killed during the raid
and that every house was burned after
being robbed Whether any Americans
were killed is not known
The stories reaching the border de-
clare that the raiders were remnants
of the defeated Carranza soldiers in
the state of Durango. All horses and
cattle we're driven off by the bandits.
Several of the dead are women who
protested against their homes being
robbed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
EXPECT NICHOLSON /: I:
HOME SATURDAY

S. E. Nicholson, editor Of the Ameri-
can Friend, has written a letter from
New York saying that he will arrive
home on Saturday. Mr.. Nicholson was
in Washington for several days where
he conferred with representatives re-
garding the two bills in Congress pro-
viding for the elimination of the COM
mercializing of religious names. From
Washington Mr. Nicholson went to-
Philadelphia, Baltimore and New York
and before his return will visit in
Boston in the interests of the Friends
church.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
S. S. |. A. TO STUDY ).
TRACTION SUBSIDY

Consideration of the proposed
100000 subsidy to bring to Richmond
traction line from Portland and
Union City will come before the South
Side Improvement association at it's
meeting tonight. The project will be,
presented by Perry Freeman after
which 1t will be open for discussion
The proposition has been heartily enfn
dorsed by the Commercial club which .
has recommended special election tD.
authorize granting the subsidy. After
considering the plan members of the
West Side Improvement association
last Friday night did not take action.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
MERCHANTS ASK
IMPROVED LIGHT

Merchants on Main street who are
circulating petitions asking for orna-
mental lights from Fourth to Twelfth
streets. and on Eighth street from
North A to South A, are meeting with
success, e. NJ. Haas, secretary OF the
Commercial club, said today
Because the city has purchased the
l.. H. e p. plant, different form OF
petition had to be prepared as form
mer petitions, which were signed by
more than three-fourths Of the prop
erty owners, would not be legal under
the new arrangement.
The city is to furnish the electricity
and the property owners will stand the
cost of installation. The city Is to
take charge OF the lights after they
have been installed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
City Statistics
Deaths and Funerals.

KERLIN-Hazel G. Kerlin, IS, wife
of Elmer E. Kerlin, S07 North G street,
died this morning at the Reid Memoir
ial hospital Besides her Husband,
three sisters, Mrs. Hays Horn, Of Day
ton; Mrs. William Raisen, of Ander-
son: Miss VERNE Burton, and two
brothers Sylvester and Charles Bur
ton, survive. The funeral arrange
ments have not been announced.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
MAY HOLD SCHOOL.

Arrangements may be made ty
George Mckinley, inspector of weigrts
and measures, for series Of lectures
here of special interest to women. Mr..
Mckinley was so pleased with an ad.
dress at the state convention of in
spectors delivered by Lafayett ;
woman that he is considering askir z
her to speak to the women of Rich
mond Her services have already been
engaged by inspectors in a number OF
other cities
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
SPRING PRACTICES
TRIED AT EARlHEM

In answer to the spring football call
of Coach II. Z. Whiteside, some thirty
Earlham gridiron prospectives donned
the moleskins yesterday afternoon and
INDUCED in a two hours workout
Spring football practice is new
wrinkle in athletics at Earlham but
it promises to become popular among
candidates. Doc Calvert. captain of
the 1916 eleven, and Coach Whiteside
had charge of the squad.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
MOOSE DROP PLAN
TO GIVE MINSTREL

Members of the Moose lodge last
night voted to give up the plan of
holding minstrel show under aus
pices of the order. The persons WHO
were to promote the performances
did not produce satisfactory creden-
tials and rather than take chances Of
failure, the lodge decided against tie
show.
Membership of the Moose lodge
will be further increased Monday ev-
ening when twenty candidates are
given degree work The initatory
work will be in charge of the Moose
degree team.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
PLAN ROAD PARADE
WITH AUTO SHOW

Parade which is assuming monster
proportions is being planned by good
roads enthusiasts in connection with
the automobile show on Saturday.
DR.. Harold and County Road Super
intendent Jones announce that mar
shals to direct the marching column
are Paul Comstock, Omer Whelan and
H. J. Hanes.
In the line of march will be mem
bers of the county road department.
township trustees, members of the
city council, the street department and
county
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
CHURCHES OUTLINE
MEMBER CANVASS

Every Member" canvasses will be
conducted next Sunday afternoon by
members of the Second Presbyterian
church and the First Baptist church
Under the direction of the pastors Of
these churches, Rev. +. E. Davis and
Rev. w. o. Stovall, the canvassesrs
will be assigned to districts, and the
home of every member will be visited.
1t is expected that the canvass viii
bring out large congregations to the
ensuing church services. =:
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
CONSIDER METHODS
OF RAISING FUNDS

The newly elected officers of the
Wayne County Society for the Study
and Prevention of tuberculosis will
hold a meeting the last of the week to
outline a plan of campaign to secure
the money necessary for the employ
ment of county visiting nurse. APP
proximately $500 has been secured.
The society is anxious to have at
least $1,000 on hand before nurse is
employed. More meetings will be held
in smaller towns of the county.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
SUES FOR DIVORCE.

Alleging that his wife abandoned
him in 1911 and is now living in Mich.
igan, John Holland filed suit for di.
vorce in circuit court this afternc H.
Holland formerly lived at Bent N
Harbor. Mich. He alleges that his
wife refused to cook meals for n.n.
when she lived in Richmond.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
TAKE JUNIOR CLASS.

Group pictures of the classes are be
ing taken for the Pierian at the high
school The Juniors were photograph
ed on the steps of the ST. Mary's
church at noon today Editors are
making an especial effort to get the
material for the book all in the hands
of printers and engravers this week.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
TEACHER
REFUSES TO APPLY
FOR HER PENSION

Miss Kate Stanton, instructor at No
9 school, who is the only teacher in
the county eligible to receive a pen
sion under the new law, informed
County Superintendent Williams she
would not make application but would
retain her position as teacher in the
county schools.
Mr.. Williams has received notices
from the board of trustees of the In
diana pension fund that Wayne county
had been accepted as a unit in the
pension system
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
U. S. DRAFTS PROTOCOL.
ATTENDS MEETING
OF DISTRICT HEADS

Rev. Somerville Light, superinte:;d
ent of the Richmond district is attend
ing the meeting of district supeTtn-
tendents in Marion. Ind, preliminary
to the annual meeting of the No,th
Indiana NJ. e. conference which W u
be held in Fort Wayne next week.
Bishop Mcdowell is meeting with the
superintendent in Marion and per-
tinent matters regarding the church
which will come up before the annual
meeting are being discussed. R"r.
Light will return to Richmond before
the annual conference convenes.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
ASK FOR TEST CASE

Commission merchants in this city
have been receiving hampers of vege-
tables from Indianapolis on which the
weight was not labeled. This is vio-
lation of the state law but violations
of the same nature in Indianapolis
have not resulted in prosecutions.
Weights Inspector Mckinley conferred
with local commission men last night
and they invited him to inaugurate
prosecutions. They want to make a
test case. Mckinley has not decided
what action he will take
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
NO DEVELOPMENTS.

Although negotiations having as
their purpose the disposal of the GAR
Scott buildings are still being carried
on by the Commercial club, Secretary
Haas of the Commercial club announc-
ed today that there were no new de-
velopments.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
INDOOR TEAM WORKS,
Candidates for the Pennsvlvan

Candidates for the Pennsylvania in
door club of the Indus
trial league held initial prac-
tice session at the Garfield gym
last night. Some twenty-five men re-
ported for the workout which was a
strenuous one. Omer Todd has a
likely bunch of prospectives who
promise to put the Pennsy on the in
door map when the Industrial opens
for business a week from tomorrow
night.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
SELECTS CHAIRMEN.

Chairnen of the Commercial club
committees have been chosen by Pres
ident l.. S. Bowman but the person
mel of committees has not been de-
cided. Bowman said today that the
complete list of committeeman would
be announced the last of the week.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
CHILD RECEIVERS
FROM HIS WOUND.

Norman Harlan. son of II. P. Har-
Ian, clerk of the Pennsylvania railroad
offices, 3OS Richmond avenue, who
was struck in the nose by a stray bull
let Saturday afternoon while playing
in a brick yard west of the city, is re-
covering rapidly. He was not badly
injured and was able to attend school
on Monday No trace was found of the
person who fired the shot,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
TACGART WILL TAKE
OFFICE ON MONDAY

INDIANAPOLIS, March 21.-Thos.
Taggart, appointed to the United
States senate by Gov. Ralston to
serve until the fall election will take
the oath of office in Washington next
Monday. Taggart is on his way to
Florida to attend a meeting of the
Dixie Highway commission and viii
be back in Indianapolis Thursday
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
LODGE INITIATES

Whitewater lodge, l o. o. F., will
meet in regular session next Friday
to confer the first degree upon twenty
candidates. Following this a meeting
will be held March 81, when Jackson
burg and East Germantown lodges will
send delegations here to confer the
second and third degrees on the same
class of candidates.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
TO CONFER DEGREES

Oriental Encampment, l. o. o. F.,
will meet tonight to make arraneo
ments for its visit to Dublin SaturdE
night where the Golden Rule der-a
will be conferred on a large class =
candidates. -
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
NEED COOPERATION
TO CAPTURE VILLA
SAYS GEN. FUNSTON

SAN ANTONIO. March 21-Maj
Gen. Funston is hopeful that the pur-
suit of Villa will reach a successful
conclusion much sooner than had been
expected with General Pershing's eX-
petition across the border Villa s
capture would be assured according
to the military officials here if General
Carranza would grant American troops
the privilege of using Mexican rail
roads.
General Funston announced today
that the censorship which has been in
force would be greatly modified
There is no need for the strictest
censorship now" he said. villa is
so far south of the border that Ameri-
can newspapers cannot reach him."
U. S. DRAFTS PROTOCOL.
WASHINGTON. March 21.-Presi-
dent Wilson today decided upon the
formation of a protocol to be signed
by representatives of the United
States and the de facto government of
Mexico, providing for a cooperative
movement to cXterminate "a common
enemy" namely Francisco Villa.
The decision was reached at long
cabinet meeting. Immediately follow
ing the meeting, Secretary of War
Baker went into conference with Gen
eral Mccain, judge advocate of the
army. concerning the army's needs
which will have to be outlined in the
agreement
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21

British midshipmen are promoted
to the rank of sublieutenants after
three years if their examinations are
satisfactory.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21

I Lots of men who claim to have come
from fine families appear to be long
way from home.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-03-15

The shooting down Of nine Ameri-
can citizens and the killing of eight
American soldiers by Franscico Villa
and a party of Mexican bandits on
American soil at Columbus, New Mex
leo. resulted in the invasion of the
territory of Mexico by American
troops, and orders by the administra-
ton that villa be pursued and cap
tured. The first invasion was for only
two hours by ESQ troops which turned
back as soon as the Villa forces made
a stand against them. But the day
following the raid the president is
sued a statement that a force sufficient
to capture Villa and put stop to his
forays be sent into Mexico and such
a force has already been dispatched.
So Mexico has really been invaded,
not for the purpose of controlling
Mexican affairs but simply as a punt
tive expedition against the man Mex
leo has been unable to subdue in a
general will approve of this act and
all are anxious it shall be successful.
But the country need not expect to
hear Of the capture of Villa in the i'm
mediate future. He had a good start
of the United States troops and knows
the most advantageous positions for
him to take. 1t is more likely the
punitive expedition will have to ad-
vance 100 miles into Mexico than less
If this is true Mexico will be pretty
effectually invaded and this country
will be likely to have serious condi-
lions to meet.
We are glad the invasion has been
made. The country must be free
from such outlaws as Villa. But we
expect it will prove a very serious
matter. We hope however that the
seriousness and inconvenience of it
will not restrain this country from
doing it's full duty to Mexico and the
citizens Of America.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-03-15
Henry Woods is working for E. F.

Henry Woods is working for E. F.
Aver.
III. n. Swasey recently purchased
two horses at East st. Johnsbury.
Mrs. Anderson, teacher in the Gram
mar room closed a successful term of
school.
School closed Friday. Miss Page of
Danville who has taught in the Pri-
mary room here for the past four
years has resigned her position to go
to school at Johnson where she ex-
poets to graduate this June. All re-
greet her resignation as she has been a
fine teacher. Those in her room hav-
ing perfect attendance are Rachel
Bessett. Mildred Daniel, Evelyn Pope.
Eva Weeks, Arnold and Frank Bes-
sett, Clarence and Chester Daniel
and Donald Harrington.
Let us print your programs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-03-15
McINDOE FALLS

q. d. Nichols, Correspondent
w. NJ Phelps left for Iowa last Wed
nesday on business. He will visit his
son. Perley Phelps and on his return
will bring a car load of horses.
Miss Nellie Manchester spent a few
days at St. Johnsbury last week
Marguerite Dow went to Barton last
Wednesday night to spend her vaca-
ton with her grandmother, Mrs. Col
by.
Mrs. James Liddle and Thresa and
Mae visited g.. Mrs. RandalPs at Hav-
erhiIl, returning home Saturday.
Mrs. Ned Wallace of East Ryegate
visited her mother Friday.
Miss Jeane Moore, who has been
confined to the house for several
weeks with neuritis is improving.
Myrtle Winchester spent last week
with her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Skinner at East Ryegate.
Elbridge Farnsworth of East Bar
net visited at M. d. Hunts Friday.
Mrs. r. M. Johnson returned home
from Beverly, Mass, Saturday.
Mrs. Benjamin, with Doris and Law
renee visited Mr.. Benjamin at Brad
ford last week, also visited friends at
Marshfeld returning home Saturday.
They will soon move to Bradford
where Mr.. Benjamin has bought from
Leonard Whitehill his interest in the
livery business
Mrs. Leonard Whitehill and little
son Clarence went to Newport Satur-
day to be with Mr.. Whitehill.
Mrs. J. M. Gibson has been visiting
her brother and wife at st. Johnsbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Dunnett.
Word has been received of the
death of Mrs. Robert Guthrie at Tur-
lock, Cal. Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Guth-
rie and Violet expect to start east the
first of May.
Mr. and Mrs. George Mayo and Mr..
and Mrs. George Cinnamond opened
their homes to a very enjoyable party
of friends Friday evening. about SIS
attending, quite a few from East Rye
gate.
Miss Mabel Pope of st. Johnsbury
visited at H. C. Kent's last week.
Mrs. Meader returned to her home
at Laconia, N. H, Friday.
Lyndon institute is closed again on
account of scarlet fever breaking out,
so our young ladies are all at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Skinner and
two children visited her sister at
South Ryegate last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Colby have moved
onto the James Hill place, owned by
G. F. Winch.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-03-15
The Direct Primary In Practice.

The voters of Vermont by a small
majority said the direct primary law
passed by the last legislature should
take effect on March 20. 1915. 1t
is the will of the people and is &C
cepted with the best of grace on our
part. To Frank E. Howe of Benning-
ton a large proportion of credit should
be given for its enactment as he has
been an enthusiastic and consistent
advocate of the law for many years.
Now that we have the law we want to
see 1t given a full and fair trial and
shall do everything in our power for
that end.
The first trial of the law will come
on the sixteenth of May this year when
a presidential primary will be held.
The Burlington Free Press, another
advocate of the law, says:-"The
chief advantage of the direct primary
in a presidential contest is that it al
lows the voters to vote directly for
their choice for that office, so that the
state convention and the delegation
elected need not guess as to the posi-
ton of the voters of the state"
That evidently is the intent of the
law and is a desirable object But let
us see how it will work this year.
There is no question that the mem
bers Of the republican party would be
glad to vote for Charles E. Hughes,
Theodore Roosevelt or Elihu Root for
president. and if allowed to vote for
them in the primary one of these
three men would receive a plurality
we believe it would be Hughes, at
least we and many others would like
to vote for him. But here is Section
Six of the law:
Sec. s. (a) The name of any person
shall be printed upon the primary bal
lot as a candidate for nomination by
any party. for any Office indicated, if
a petition or petitions containing the
requisite number of signatures as
hereinafter provided. made by mem
bers of the party. in the following
form. are filed with the secretary of
state. or county or town clerks to-
gether with the written assent of said
person to the printing of his name on
said ballot etc:
Justice Hughes and Theodore Roose-
welt and Elihu Root have each re-
fused TO allow the printing of their
names on the primary ballot in other
states. There is no reason to expect
they win consent to the printing of
their name on the primary ballot in
Vermont If they do not, how will
the people who wish to vote for them