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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-05
GREECE WILL SIDE
WITH ALLIED ARMY

WASHINGTON, Sept 5.-The state
department received cable from an
official in the Balkans whose identity
was kept secret saying that he had
been officially informed by the gov
eminent that Greece would enter war
within two days on the side Of the
allies.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-05
CLEAN ALL LOCKERS

Students of the Richmond high
schoce will find the school building in
excellent shape next Monday morning
when they return to their classrooms
for the fall and winter terms. House
cleaning proceedings now under way
will be completed by the end OF the
week. A force of workmen was today
overhauling and renovating the stud
ents' lockers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-05
City Statistics
Deaths and Funerals.

TALLMAN-Mrs. Martha Tallman,
90, who died Sunday evening at her
home, 1879 Chestnut street, following a
paralytic stroke, will be buried We'd
nesday morning at 10 o'clock at Col
lege Corner. O. Rev. Billheimer of
Hagerstown, will officiate. She is
survived by her husband. Charles
Tallman. and six children
Deaths and Funerals.
COALTER-Martha Coalter, infant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen
Coalter, Is Railroad street, died last
evening at the home of her parents.
The funeral will be announced later.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-05
ERROR CAUSES DELAY

OXFORD, O., Sept. 5.-The paving
of High street, contracts for which
were awarded last week, will be de-
layed at least thirty days on account
of an error in the proceedings of
council authorizing the issuance of
$4,000 in bonds. The error was dis
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-05
REFUSE TO INDICATE
STAND ON HOSPITAL

Wayne county commissioners said
today that they have been informed
that the three candidates for the place
on the board left vacant by the ex-
PRED term of Mr. Doddridge will re-
fuse to make known their attitude on
the County tuberculosis hospital
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-05
SUES TO COLLECT BOARD

EATON, O., Sept. 5.-Attorney F.
G. Shuey of Camden, administrator
of the estate of the late John Leun-
berger, is made defendant in a suit
filed in common pleas court by Eliza
beth Keyser. She sues for $3.50 for
boarding, lodging and caring for Leun-
berger, during his last illness, Novem-
Der 90, 1915, to January "a, 1916.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-05
RECORD LAND TRANSFER.

The largest real estate transaction
in Richmond for this month was re-
corded today. The sale involved
$1,000 which was paid by Ruth Church
I'll to Margaret Lawrence for lot "a,
.. Mendenhall and Collins addition
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-05
Dysentery in Alabama.

My little four year old boy had a
severe attack of dysentery We gave
him Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy and believe it saved
his life says VIM. H. Stribling, Car
bon Hill, Ala. Obtainable everywhere.
ADV.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-05
;oi;iTi;iI Ase5aAt !:!!|yl

Gall Stones, Cancer and Ulcers Of the
Stomach and Intestines, Auto-Intoxi-
cation, Yellow Jaundice. Appendicitis
and other fatal ailments result from
Stomach Trouble. Thousands Of
Stomach Sufferers owe their complete
recovery to Mayr's Wonderful Rem
edy. Unlike any other for Stomach
Ailments. For sale by Quigley Drug
Stores and all other reliable druggists.
ADV.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-05
lIBERATE SMALL FISH.

Wayne County Fish and Game as
sociation liberated about 10000 small
bass ranging in size from two to four
inches in Wayne county streams yes
terday from the spawning pools. The
small firsh were taken in large cans
by means of automobiles to White
water river, Greensboro and Nolans-
fork.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-05

covered by attorneys for Neil, Roth
& Co., Cincinnati, purchasers of the
bonds
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-05

Meliss Weeks. Of Chester, Mass,
age seventy, only recently became the
owner of the first store hat" she ever
wore. The. creation" was given her
by the selectmen of the town.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-05

PALLADIUM WANT ADS PAY.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-05

Women's newest Felt
Hats in all colors, al
ready trimmed to wear,
with coupon, $1.78. P
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-05

9s5:S<7
Csc Boys BLOUSE
WAISTS 21c
Of fine quality percales
in light and dark
stripes. special with
coupon, PIC.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-09-05

Girls Bingham Plaid
Dresses, beautiful style,
Wednesday with Cou-
pom 42c. p
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28
OUTLOOK HAPPY
Dispatches From Berlin Look
Towards Peace.
Germany Makes Proposal for
Meeting Demands.

Washington. April 2S.-Dispatcnes
received at the German embassy today
from the Berlin Berlin foreign offlce
indicate the German will attempt 10
meet the American demands for the
Immediate abandonment of its present
submarine practices. The nature OF
the proposals was not disclosed Count
Won Bernstorff has not been advised
whether the suggestion he recently
made to his government at the invita-
ton in the foreign office have been
announced.
The visit of Ambassador Gerard to
Emperor William was of broad inter-
est in official and diplomatic quarters
today. German emoassy officials be-
heved the emperor invited Mr. Gerard
to confer with him Aor the purpose Of
celebrating, for the benefit OF Presi-
dent Wilson his position and the posi-
ton of the German government in fur
Their explanation of certain phases Of
the forthcoming German reply to the
American note. 1t would be unusual
for the emperor to conduct -negotia-
tons directly with the diplomatic rep
reSentative of a foreign government
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28
PHI DELTA KAPPA HERE
Topeka Alumni and X. Q. Chapter to
Convene.

Topeka alumni and student mem
bers Of the K q. chapter of the Phi
Delta Kappa medical fraternity will
assemble at Topeka tomorrow for an
all day meeting. The meeting will
be devoted to discussions of The prob
lens confronting educators and to the
reading of reports of graduate work.
The feature of the program will be
the report of three extensive studies
made in the field. One will be given
by Supt. c. A. Youn.ans of Minreapo-
lis, on the amount of time devoted to
the various'activities outside of school
hours by high school students. Prof
Raymond Schweglcr of the univ ersity
will report of Means of Detecting
Subnormal Children in Public
Schools" The third report will be
given by Prof w. S. Munrce of the
Normal School of Elnpcria on Stand
ard Tests and Scales in Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28

In the four years that Mr.. Driscoll
has been with the Topeka Traffic as
ISOLATION he has handled numerous
rate cases before the interstate COM
merce commission and railroad COM
missions in various states. He was
appointed commissioner of the aSso-
citation Immediately after its organiza-
ton and has been largely responsible
for its rapid growth.
Previous to his connection with the
Topeka Traffic association, Driscoll
was for year connected with the rate
department of the state public utili-
ties commission. Before coming to
the commission, he was for four years
with the Kansas City Southern rail-
way where he was employed in max
ing freight rates
Mr.. DriscoH, who is 80 years of age,
early began his railraod career. Be
fore joining the Kansas City Southern,
he was connected with several rail-
roads in the south serving at various
times in the superintendent's train
masters and local freight offices.
Mr.. Driscol is well known in the
city and is an active member of the
Commercial and Rotary clubs, the
Automobile club, the Shawnee Golf
club and various other organiza tions.
He recently was admitted to practice
law in the state of Kansas.
Is No announcement of a successor for
Mr.. Driscoll has been made, though
Sidney Duckett, who has been his as
sistant during the last four years, has
been mentioned for the place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28
LAST DESPERATE DRIVE
Germany Preparing for Final Bid for
Victory on Land and Sea.

Paris, April 2S.-That the German
military and naval staffs are prepar-
ing a great offensive both against
the combined Anglo-F'rench army on
the continent and the fleets on the
coast of Great Britain in last des-
perate bid for victory. is the conclu-
sion of Major De Civrieux, the military
critic of the Matin after close study
of the present situation.
The simultaneous occurrence, he
adds, of Zeppelin raids. the risky
North sea naval expedition and the
unexpected outbreak in Dublin are not
fmere coincidents. At the same time
he points out, the Swiss frontier has
been closed for three weeks, while on
the French front in Lorraine and in
/ the Vosges the Germans are renewing
partial demonstrations in the hope of
dividing the attention of the French
/ staff.
Slaughter British.
Berlin, April 28.-An official Turkey
statement says:
In an engagement near Quatia, east
of the Suez canal on April % Turkish
troops annihilated four enemy cavalry
squadrons.
The Turkish forces attacked the
strongly fortified positions near Qua
tia, destroying the entire camp and
large part of the fortified positions.
The enemy suffered heavy losses. The
survivors hastily fled toward the
canal.
| One colonel, one major and twenty
other officers, 257 .unwounded and "a
wounded soldiers were captured.
Turkish camel riders and Medina vol
unteers distinguished themselves in
this action.
/ on April IS, an enemy air squadron,
composed of nine aeroplanes, to
avenge the defeat, raided Quatia and
dropped about 70 bombs upon a hos
/ pital flying the Geneva flag. One
/ British and two Turkish wounded SOL
diers were killed and two British SOL
diers were wounded.
Turkish aeroplanes successfully at
tackled an enemy man-of-war at FL
Kantara and the docks of Port Said.
They also dropped bombs on camps of
the enemy between Port said and Ell
Kantara. The machines returned UNI
harmed.
Fire Aviation Camp.
Caucasian front: On April rs the
Russians attacked on the right wing
near Surem, south of Bitlis. They
were repulsed, retiring two kilometers
to the northward and suffering heavy
losses.
Turkish hydro-aeroplanes dropped
bombs on the enemys aviation station
of Imbros island. A conflagration was
observed. The machines returned
safely.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28
Little Girl ana Dog.

Two additional witnesses have been
found by the police. Carrie Dodson.
a colored woman, confined in the city
Jail, who has known Bissell for a long
time, was seated near a window over
looking Fifth street on the morning
of the murder.
She has Informed the police that
she saw Bissell, a little girl and dog
going west on Fifth street at about
the time the crime was committed.
The Dinsmore girls stockings and coat
have been shown to the colored wo-
man and she has recognized them as
those worn by the girl walking with
Bissell on the morning of the murder.
Another witness is a woman who
has known Bissen. She was driving
east on West Fifth street on the morn
ing of the murder and has Informed
the police that on the morning of the
murder she met Bissell, a little girl
and dog going wkest on Vest Fifth
street. They were near an alley be-
tween Harrison and Van Buren, streets
when she passed them.
Come on she declares she heard
BisseIl say.
The police prefer not to give her
name at this time.
Check From Balie Waggener.
The State Journal this morning re-
ceived a check from Senator B. P.
Waggener of Atchison requesting that
it be given to Mrs. Bessie Dinsmore,
mother of the 9-year-old girl. out
ragged and murdered. This money will
be given to Mrs. Dinsmore today.
The funeral of the murdered girl
will be held at 2 o'clock this after
noon from the Second United Breth-
rem church, Fifth and Leland streets
Interment will be in Topeka cemetery
The Rev. L. NJ. Roby, pastor of the
Second United Brethren church, as
sisted by the Rev T. ]. Pomeroy, pas
tor of the Wesleyan Methodist church.
will officitae. The murdered child
attended Sunday school at the Wes-
leyan Methodist church and the Sun
day school from that church will at
tend the funeral in a body
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28

the prison he has spent most of his
time in Warden Codding's office out
side the walls, where officers ques-
toned him constantly.
Bissell, officially, will remain at the
prison until August to serve out the
remainder of his term. Meantime, it
is considered certain that some action
will be taken by the Shawnee county
authorities.
Lansing. Kan. April 2S.-All dur
ing the long hours of the night Fred
Bissell. accused slayer of 9 year old
Edna Dinsmore at Topeka, maintained
his composure. At midnight a prison
official entered Bissells solitary cell
You're guilty" said the official
You can't brighten me-" said Bis
sell. 1--WE got stuff that will knock
h out of any evidence you can
bring up
Four more links in the chain have
been added, connecting Bissell with
the crime, two at Lansing and two in
Topeka.
Found iodine Burn.
DR.. Philip 3. Matz. state prison ply
stefan at Lansing. stripped Bissell on
an operating table and conducted a
thorough physical investigation. Fol
nounced that the sore on BisSellS arm
was an iodine burn. Bissell has stout
ly maintained that he did not use
iodine and that poisoned ivy caused
the sore.
After this investigation, DIR. Matz
made a chemical analysis of spots on
Bisselps underclothing. These he
found to be bloodstains
Denies andy Story.
81 am innocent" said Bissell this
morning. "All the things that hey
tell about me are lies. 1 gave out no
statement that I gave Edna Oinsmore
chocolate candy"
The excitement of the wild auto
chase from Lawrence to Lansing is
still fresh in Bissells mind.
Say, sheriff" he said to Sheriff
Kiene, I'VE made Phil Billiards. fast
trip to Kansas City look sick"
Bissell wears soiled, dark brown
suit with light plaid check. He has
on tan shoes and a black SLOUGH hat.
Life Tcrmer Started 1t.
Jack Bernstein, a prisoner serving
O. life sentence for murder at Kansas
City, Kan, about a year ago, was til ;
man who attempted to start a riot that
would end in mob violence against
Bissell Thursday morning. Bernstein
was rushed to an isolation cell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28
WORST FLOOD Since '97
Inhabited Islands NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
sands of Head of Stock Drowned.

La Crosse. Wis, April 2s.-The river
stage today reached 1877 feet and
equaled the high water of 1897. Every
island in the Mississippi sloughs and
tributaries is now under water.
The 400 people of French island
which lies between the Mississippi and
Black rivers, were cut off from the
mainland today. Those or Alaska are
still cut off with a foot of water ever
the wagon roads and railway tracks.
Thousands of head of stock have been
drowned The debris Of many build
lnSs is floating down stream. 1t is be-
lieved here the crest of the flood will
be re2 ched tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28
penn. RELAY CARNIVAL
1870 Colleges Entered in Today's Big
Eastern Track Meet.

Philadelphia, April 2S.-The Uni
versity of Pennsylvania relay and ath-
letic carnival opened on Franklin
field today with entries from 100 col
leges and numerous preparatory
schools from all sections of the coun-
try Twenty-siX events We're on to-
days program.
Fair Enough.
Can you support my daughter in
the style to which she has been ac-
customed?"
We'll I'll agree to make a game
effort. And if I can't, I'll pay for a
divorce. '-Kansas City Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28
Kansas PrOgressives Plan to
Move Forward Time
Of State Convention if ROOse-
welt Comes Here.
THEY ARE TRYING TO GET HIM
He Will Be in Kansas City on
Memorial Day.
The Official Call Provides for
I'll Delegates.

Kansas ProgreSsives will change the
date of their convention if Colonel
Roosevelt comes to this state. That
was the announcement from Emporia
today of William Allen White, Pro-
gressive national committeeman. The
convention call, however has been is
sued for May % in Topeka, when
Kansas counties are expected to send
Ill delegates to select thirteen dele
gates to the national convention which
meets in Chicago June Z, concurrently
with the Republican convention.
Efforts are now being made to
bring Colonel Roosevelt to Kansas in
June, following his speech in Kansas
City May 80. If this plan succeeds,
the present date of the convention
will be changed to provide for a con-
vention the same day the colonel is in
Topeka. The convention plan is in
charge of U. S. Sartin, chairman; and
H. H. Motter. state secretary. The
present plan calls for the holding of
the convention in Topeka May 20 at II
o'clock in the morning. Arrangements
have been made for use of the audi
forum.
Would Draw a Zig Crowd.
"a subcommittee of the state CEN
trail committee was appointed with au-
thority to move the convention date
forward if we could get Colonel
secure him." White stated today. eff
we come to Topeka with Colonel
Roosevelt, we shall come with a big
crowd"
Under the call of the National Pro-
eressive committee, Kansas will have
13 delegates. as follows: Two at
large, one from the First congressional
district, two from the Second, one
from the Third, one from the Fourth,
one from the Fifth, two from the
Sixth, one from he Seventh and two
from the Eighth congressional district
The two delegates and two alter
mates at large will be selected by the
convention. The delegates and alter
mates from the congressional districts
will be recommended by the district
| delegates of each district and endorsed
| by the whole convention.
| The state Progressive committee
recommends that wherever practical
the counties may select their delegates
and alternates by primary. However,
| the mass meeting, caucus or ccnven-
ton plan may be used.
Each county in the state shall be
| entitled to one delegate at large and
one delegate for each 200 votes CIR ma
jor fraction thereof cast for the Theo-
dore Roosevelt electors in 1912. Each
county shall be entitled to as many
alternates as delegates
ApportiOpment of Delegates.
The following is a list of the coun
ties of the state. together with the
number of delegates ard alternates to
| which each county is entitled:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28
"Freshie- Is some Pitcher.

Lebanon, H., April 2S.-Dofan. a
freshman of the St. Louis university
pitched no hit, no run game against
Lebanon college here yesterday, his
team winning by a score of to o.
Doran struck out II and only one
Lebanon man reached first base. and
he took the base on balls
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28
DRISC0LL TO GO
Commissioner of the Traffic
Association Has Resigned.
He viii Take a Similar Posi-
ton at Waco, Tex.

Hugh d. Driscoll, for the last four
years commissioner for the Topeka
Traffic association and one of the best
known rate experts in the state, has
resigned to accept a similar position in
Waco, Texas, under the Waco cham
Der of commerce. Mr.. Driscoll's resig-
nation was mailed Thursday night. He
will remain here until his successor is
appointed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28
LOCAL MENTION

George Stansfield and A. L. Wise
man are in Salina today to get the con-
sent of Isis Shrine at that place to
have a Shrine in Topeka Local mem
bers of the Leavenworth Shrine are
boosting for Topeka shrine but they
must gain the consent of all the other
Shrines in the state. The Wichita
Shrine has already approved the idea.
Visit the Arbor, 5O4 Kan. Ave-
Adv.
Miss Mildred Marsh, senior of
Washburn college, will be the Queen
of the May Fete at Washburn May 10.
Miss Marsh was elected today over
Lucille Chandler by a substantial ma
jority. The festival tnis year is to be
combined with the Shakespeare ter
centenary. In addition to the May Day
dances, Shakespeare masque will be
given and an original operetta with
words by Miss Marguerite Webb and
music by Miss Isabel Savage
Econ IA, Express Co. Phone 1860
Adv
Arthur Porter, a negro, was SEN
fenced to six months In the county
Jail by Judge Hugh Fisher in the court
of Topeka this morning following a
plea of guilty on an assault charge
Porter was charged with a felonious
assault with intent TO XIII GOY bupree.
On motion of the county attorney the
charge was changed to a misdemeanor
and Porter pleaded guilty
Framing md silverins Coe S2s
Kansas Ave--Adv.
Motion for a new trial was filed this
morning by attorneys for the Knights
and Ladies of the Orient who were or
dered by a jury during the January
term of court to reimburse Dr. w. L.
jackson for services as their physician.
DIR. Jackson sued the lodge, a negro
organization, which has since dissolv-
ed, for fees. The motion was taken
under advisement this morning by
Judge A. w. Dana, of the first division
of the district court before whom the
arguments were made.
Lucas Screen paint. Miller & Gill
lespie, $50 Kansas Ave. Phone 955.-
Adv.
will be installed this spring in Topeka
parks according to Commissioner
Porter Last year Porter says he
made several trips to the various parks
in the early morning and the evening
and always found the courts occupied.
Il expect TO inaugurate several tour
naments at the various parks" Porter
said, 'as it takes tournaments to
arouse enthusiasm for the game
Lucas Floor paint. Miller & Gill
lesDie. S33 Kansas Ave. Phone 955.-
Adv.
The Argonaut class will meet with
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Nicholson Satur-
day evening at their home, $50 Lant
street. Miss Edna Kincaide will read
q paper on the Folklore of Japan
Miss Anna Keller will conduct the
| book review.
For Sewer Pipe. Phone SOS. ]. B
| Nhelan Il Co.-Adv.
All members of young peoples so
cieties in the city are invited to a so
cial and track meet" at the Firs
Christian church Monday evening
May 1. Individual prizes will b'
awarded and loving cup given to the
society that registers the creates
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28

New York. April ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
bills, 4.7s54 demand: 4.76ss cables; 4 @
Marks, demand, TAX cables, 747s. Kronen
demand. 121s; cables, 12A. Guilders de-
mand. 41% cables, ~. Lires. demand, 6.37
cables, 636. Rubles. demand, 30A cables
81. Bar silver. 71asc; Mexican dollars, soc
Government bonds, steady; railroad bonds
firm. Time loans, easier; 60 days, "a as;
80 days 3@3A 6 months. 3M3A
Call money, steady; high. 2A low, PA
ruling rate. "a; last loan, pa; closing bid
= offered pa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28
court OF HONOR DANCE

: The Court of Honor will give a
dance tonight at Moose hall. Mem
bers admitted free. Outside gentle
men 25 cents.-Adv-
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Il suppose you made New Year resolu-
ttons! No, replied Senator Sorghum
Il can't waste material in that selfish maa-
ner. When l think of anything in the line
OF reform, l make it the subject of a
speech. Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28

Bess-"You interest me strangely, Jack
as no other man ever has" Jack-"You
sprung that on me last night" Bess-"Oh,
was it you? Pardon me for repeating
Judge.