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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-11-24
Direct Vote for President.

Portland, Ore.-Senator George E.
Chamberlain, who left Sunday for
Washington, announced that at the
coming session of congress he will in
troduce a proposed constitutional
amendment providing for the election
of president by direct vote of the peo-
pie,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-11-24
Labor Leaders Call on wilson.

Wlashington.-President Wilson told
a delegation from the American Fed
Grafton of Labor late Saturday that all
class feeling in America should be eli,
minated by the establishment of "jus,
tice with heart in it," He declared
that no one who fails to work for this
end is qualified to call himself a true
American.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-11-24
HUGHES WINS IN MINNESOTA.
Canvass Completed and official Vote
Announced.

st. Paul, Minn.-The complete offic-
ial vote in Minnesota, announced Sat
urday by Secretary of State Julius A.
Schmahl, gave Hughes a plurality of
1896 The vote for president was:
Hughes, 1858; Wilson, 179,157 Ben
son, Socialist, 20,117; Hanly, Prohibit.
ton, 1913; Reimer, Socialist-Labor
44S; Meyer, Progressive, 29S.
For governor, Bernquist, Republican,
had 245,S52 votes; Dyer, Democrat,
93,1l5; Dental, Socialist, 26,306 An
derson, Prohibition, 1885; Johnson,
Industrial Labor, 5,476. Bernquist's
plurality, 152,727.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-11-24
Soldiers May Return to Border.

Misunderstanding officers believe
that the American expeditionary force
soon will be moving toward the bor-
der, regardless of the turn events may
take at Atlantic City In its present
position, many officers hold the expe-
dition is of no strategic value, while
the long line of communication with
the advance base is constant source
of danger.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-11-24
1. Peace Movement Launched.

Berlin.-The movement for peace ne
gotiations, according to reports from
the Swiss frontier" which was an.
nounced by the Koelnische Zeitung,
is about to assume definite shape in
the form of a joint call from various
neutral governments to the belliger-
ents. asking them to send delegates to
a peace conference.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-11-24
IDAHO FOLKS SHOULD
TAKE THIS ADVICE

I was IN a badly
rundown condI
ton. Had no
appetite, blood
was bad, causing
e tions and
pimples, and |
had a sharp pain
ov er my heart
and a dragging,
tired feeling. I
rind q numhcp.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-11-24
Says PeiIaara Can be contro,I.d

New York.-Pellagra, from which
more than 100000 persons in this
country are said to be suffering, can
be controlled. according to a report by
commission to the Postgraduate
Medical School and Hospital of this
city, made public Saturday.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-11-24
War Costing s1os, ooo, 600 a pay.

New York.-The European war now
is costing the participants Sos, Oo0, 900
every day. according to a brochure is,
sued recently by the Mechanics and
Metals National bank of this city.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-11-24

$50 Maude, is charming girl, chr"
Charming? should say so.
never saw but one man hard-hearted
enough to resist her."
"Who was that?"
'The marble statue in the park
Florida Times Union.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-11-24
Socialist VIII Contest.

New York.-Morris Hillquist, Social
list candidate for representative from
the Twentieth congressional district,
announced Sunday that he would con-
test the election of his Republican op-
ponent, Isaac SiegeI
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-11-24
Postal Savings increased.

Observation-Disclosures in postal saw.
ings banks continue to show record.
breaking gains. The increase for DC.
tober was S4,7O0.O00, or twice that for
October, 1915. In the four months
since July 1, the deposits have in.
creased more than $1,000, 900. almost
as much as for the entire year ended
June 80, 1916.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-11-24
Wilson Reviews Drill

Observation-Disclosures Wilson mo-
tored to Fort Meyer, Va, Saturday af.
ternoon and reviewed an exhibition
cavalry drill given for the benefit of
the Army Relief association.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-11-24
Americans slain by viIlistas.

El Paso, Texas.-An unidentified
Americans was killed when a Villa
Dand took Jimenez and four Ameri.
cans were seen under guard of ban
dts at Parral during Villas occupa-
ton of that town, according to reports
believed by federal agents to be au.
thentic brought to the border by ref
ugeeS
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-11-24
Ran Himself 10 Death

Richmond, Mo.-Roy Thomas, a
young farmer of near Dockery, liter
ally ran himself to death in attempting
to catch runaway team. He follow
ed the team until he dropped dead.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-11-24
waeIng War Against Llouor.

London.-A petition is shortly to be
presented to the British government
by the Strength of Britain Move.
ment," aswing that the British govern.
ment follow the lead of the allies IN
prohibit the sale Of alcohol.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-11-24
Germans to Take Census.

Cologne, Germany.-A new census
of the population of the German en-
pire is to begin on the first of Decem-
Der, according to the Cologne Ga
zette. The last one was taken in 1910.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-11-24

Sympathy is two hearts Juggling at
one load."-Selected.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-11-24

European nations now at war are
expected to send important messages
on the subject of maintaining the fu-
ture peace Of the world to be read at
an international dinner to be held in
New York City November "a under
the auspices of the League to Enforce
Peace.
The collision which cansed the d,er-
chant submarine Deutschland to- abaD.
don her return voyage to Germany al
most at its outset. when conveying
tug, the T. A, Scott, Jr.. Z was sunk
with a crew or ave mer., VIII he the
subject of federal Investigations
Turkeys and "trj1nmin,s'' for 150-
600 men are being hough !. by the war
department through the chief commits.
sary officer Of the southern depart
ment for the Thanksgiving dinner Of
the Soldiers along the border and
General Pershing's column in Mexico.
The ne,h congress will be besieged
~ the largest equal suffrage lobby in
history. according to speakers at a
post-election luncheon of the Ma
innal Woman's party at San Francis
ca. Victory was predicted for ma
tional suffrage before congress adj
journs,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-11-24
The Result.

The Result.
"The tall, handsome policeman ~"
der does not seem to be doing muci
Indeed, he is. He is arrestlns a.
tention."
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-11-24

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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-11-24
WASHINGTON.


President Wilson has decided not
to take a vacation before congress
convenes, but may go on one or more
weekend trips down the Potomac
river on the naval yacht Mayfiower.
The people OF Washington and of
nearby sections of Maryland and Vir-
ginia gave President Wilson an en-
thusiastic Homecoming celebration
Thursday night in honor of his re-
election. More than 10000 strong
they marched from the capitol to the
White House to the music of many
bands.
Edwin f. Sweet, who resigned as
assistant secretary of commerce to
run for governor of Michigan and
was defeated, has been given a recess
appointment to his former position
by President Wilson.
Early decision by the supreme court
OF one of the railroad suits attack
ing constitutionality of the eight-hour
law will be sought by the department
of Justice
AS result of the recent election,
the west will be recognized as never
before in the distribution of patron
age. This is learned from admins
tration sources of the highest and
most unimpeachable authority.
FOREIGN.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-11-24


land which shall embrace all Polish
territory and to maintain it on the
basis of autonomy under Russian SOW
ereignty remains unaltered, says an
official announcement from Petro-
grad.
A dispatch to the Havas agency
from Padua, Italy, says the total num-
Der of persons killed and wounded by
single bomb dropped by an Austrian
aviator Saturday night aggregated
ninety, of whom thirty-two were
killed.
A communication from the Russian
war office, as forwarded by Reuters
Petrograd correspondent, states that
measures of reprisal are to be en-
forced against captured German Off
GERS.
Motor women on the Paris street
railways soon will be a reality Pre-
feet of Police Laurent has issued an
order authorizing the employment of
women.
A dispatch from The Hague says
by unanimous vote parliament has
passed a resolution providing for the
amendment of article 80 of the consti-
tuition, so that henceforth there will
be universal manhood suffrage and no
plural votes or compulsory voting.
The opening of peace negotiations
may perhaps be expected with fair
prospects of success in the course of
the coming winter, according to Count
Albert Apponyi, veteran Hungarian
leader and former Hungarian premier.
Under government decree which
is about to be signed, France is to be-
gin series of war economics. A ma
tional board of supervision, presided
over by ex-President Armand Fal-
Heres, will be invested with large pow
ers in an effort to stop waste and com
pei savings in the use OF coal, light
and provisions
In view of rumors that Premier
Borden of Canada was about to retire,
an official statement was issued at the
premier's office, declaring that "alI
such rumors are absolutely destitute Of
foundation"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-26
MRS. MARY LOTUS
CALLED SUDDENLY

Mrs. Mary Lotus, 60. died at her
home, 203 North Third street, at s
O'Clock this morning. Death came very
suddenly.
Early this morning Mrs Lotus arose
to perform some of the household
duties. She had been in failing health
and few days ago her doctor had
warned her not to over exert herself,
inasmuch as she was afflicted with
heart trouble. About 6 o'clock Mrs.
Lotus returned to her room not feel
ing well. 1t was then that she was
stricken.
One daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Ste
phenson of Richmond, and four sons,
Michael, Thomas, Lawrence and
Charles, all living out of town, sur
vive.
The funeral will be held from St.
Mary's church Monday morning at 8
o'clock. Burial will be in ST. Mary's
cemetery. Friends may call at any
time.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-26
GARFIELD PUPILS
ISSUE HEADLIGHT

The May number of the Headlight,
official publication of the Garfield ju.
niornior high school, is off the press.
This special number is dedicated to
n. c. Heironimus. principal 1t con.
tains halftone pictures of the faculty,
Mr., Heironimus, Headlight staff, print,
ing room, wrawing room, woodwork
shop, orchestra, snaps and school pic,
lures.
The Editorial staff is composed Of
Helen Jessup. De Marias Helms, Fran.
els Mayhem. Winifred Comstock. Daisy
Moffitt, Mildred Whitley, Winifred
Jessup. Earl Wynn, English teachers.
The business department. Harold
Sanford, Edwin Ross and Mr. Steven
son.
The following are members of the
publication department: Carl Spauld-
ing, Norman Mueller and Mr.. Walker.
Several clever cartoons appear In
the publication, which represent the
work of Wayne G. Haisley
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-26
BOY
GIVEN LIGHT TERM


O'Neal Rhodus, II, Hagerstown. Ind,
who a short time ago, eIoped with
Opal Braden, Is New Castle, was SEN
fenced by Judge Roland Baggot of the
Juvenile court of Dayton, to the Boys
Industrial school at Mansfield, o. He
was charged with delinquency.
The court then suspended the sen.
tence on the condition that the boy
stay away from New Castle and the
girl.
The girl received a suspended SEN
tence on the same charge to the Good
Shepherd convent at Carthage, o.
Chief of Police Williams of New
Castle, who was present at the hear
ing, was instructed by the court to
arrest Rhodus if he appeared in New
Castle.
Two sisters of Rhodus from Hagers.
town attended the trial. Rhodus him
self appeared unconcerned. He must
pay all expenses.
After receiving lecture from Judge
Baggot, the two youthful clippers re.
turned to their homes.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-26
City Statistics
Deaths and Funerals,


DAVIS-Dearnington Davis, 81, died
at his home SIC North Fifteenth street.
this morning at 80 o'clock. He is sur
yived by his wife, Mrs. Effie Davis.
and two sons and one daughter. The
funeral will be held from he home
Saturday afternoon at o'clock Burial
will be in the Earlham cemetery.
GIBSON-Word of the death of Mrs.
Corrine Gibson of Center Lake, Mich,
former resident OF Wayne county
was received by local friends and rela.
tives today. Mrs. Gibson was a
niece of Mrs. Sarah Roller, of North
ETwenty-first street The funeral ar.
rangements have not been announced.
Births.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Book
man, 203 North Twenty-first street, a
girl.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Edward H.
Frauman, 127 South Eleventh street
girl.
Warranty Deeds.
M. j. W1nburn ct al to Martin Dclan
ct AL y G, Boulevard subdivision
$500
James Horning to Charles Howard
700 Beallview; 81.
Anna Checker to Mary Ernest, 8
A. M. Kloecker subdivision; $305.
Caroline NJ Wright to Folger VIII
son. l l. Y. NJ. R. S. of F., N. Z. 6-15-1
$500
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-26
WAITE CALMLY
RECITES STORY
OF MURDERS

NEW YORK, May 2s-only one
thing will save Or. Arthur Waite from
death in the electric chair for the muir
der Of John Peck. That one thing 10
that the jury which will decide his
fate will accept the plea Of the de.
Tense and find the slayer insane.
Bares Crime Record.
Having barred record of crime that
ranged from petty theft straight
through the calendar of deceit to the
murder of two persons for their money.
Waite today will complete his sordid
story. Then he will be turned over
to the prosecution for cross-examina-
ton and more light, IL more be needed,
will be cast on his schemes to kill
Already he has revealed one Of the
most startling murder plots in Ameri-
can criminal annals.
AS cody as if he were discussing
the weather. Waite told how he had
caused the death of his mother-in-law,
Mr.. John E, Peck, by bacteria; how
he had poisoned and then smothered
John E. Peck, and then how he tried
to xiii Miss Catherine Peck, maiden
sister of his father-in-law.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-26
DEUKER HEADS
CAME SOCIETY

Directors Of the Fish and Game
association at the Y NJ. C. A. last
night, reelected officers as follows:
George Deuker, president; T. P. Keep
linger. vice president; Ed Cooper
treasurer, and John F. Holiday, secre.
tary.
Due to inability to secure the /. O.
o. F. Hall for the night of June 81, the
time for holding the banquet was fixed
at June 90, Tuesday
The following were appointed as
chairmen of the respective commit.
tees, each chairman to fill out his com.
nittee:
Program. George Deuker; music, Ed.
ward Dickinson; menu, Edward Coop
err; reception, Edward Neff; banquet
tickets, T. P. Keplinger; prizes, George
Brehm; publicity, John F. Holiday;
Membership, r. P. Whistler; refresh
ments, o. A. Kemper.
George Brehm was appointed as
members of his committee; John l.
Schatzman, Mark Pennell, Sam vi
gran and J. F. Hornaday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-26

OPENS new STORE

Glen Thistlethwaite will open his
fifth Richmond pharmacy tomorrow.
This one is his east end store, being
located at 1909 Main street. Thistleth-
waite now has a pharmacy in every
section of the city except West Rich
mond.
Thistlethwaite's start in the phar-
macy business was a modest one. Now
he is one of the most successful phar-
mactst:i in the state, and he attributes
the major part of his success to the
power of advertising.
The new store, like his other four,
is little bit different" 1t is spacious
and beautifully furnished and decorat-
ed. In the rear is the soda fountain
room, artistically arranged in bunga-
low style The floors and wainscoating
are of tile. The furnishings are of for
est green oak
The new store will be formally open
en- to the public at 2 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon and will continue until late
in the evening. Punch will be served to
every visitor. Women will receive
flowers as souvenirs and the men
folks will receive a cigar.
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-26
MISS JONES WINS
SENIOR CLASS
GRADE HON0RS

Initial honor student of the senior
class of the high school is Miss Vir-
ginia Jones who, during the four years
course at r. H, S. has averaged 95.S7
per cent in her studies Caroline
Smith, with net grading of 9543, is
second honor student. Ralph Nichol.
son. president Of the senior class, is
rated at third with percentage OF
9475.
Eighteen other students Of the '16
class averaged 80 per cent or more in
their studies for the four years. The
honor roll follows: Dorothy Heironi-
mus. 1852; Gennette Kramer, 1918;
Raymond Erik, 1855; Helen Ball, 80 81 !;
Herman McLeland, 1928; Juliet Nus
baum, 97676: Katherine Daub, 91.675
Eleanor Smith, 91.35; Mabel Loehr.
91.28; Ivy Medearis, 9109: Carolyn
Bradley. 9088; Agnes McFail, 9057
Robert Johnson, 90.45; AiIeen Bets
man. 9031; Katherine Kenworthy,
1929; Ralph Rogers. 1925; Charlotte
Rogers, 9003, Rhea Swisher. 90.03.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-26
Sixteen School Girls
Receive High Letter

Prominence of girls athletics in the
Richmond high school was emphasized
this morning when sixteen girl stud
ents, representing the best baseball
and basketball talent of r. H. S. were.
presented with the school r.. Prin-
cipal Pickell made the presentation.
Nine members of the girls gym
baseball squad received the coveted
initial, while seven fair opponents of
the game of basketball were recipi-
ents of the same honor.
The gym baseball awards were to
Misses Marie Baker, Martha Jones,
Mabel Loehr, Addie Dean, Katherine
Daub, Wanda Edmundson, Clara Pierce
Lorena Shute and Carrie Girty.
Basketball letters were presented
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-26
HERMAN FAHIEN DIES
NEAR FOUNTAIN CITY

FOUNTAIN CITY, Ind. May "a
Herman Fahien. y, well-known retir-
ed farmer of this community, died
early this morning at the home of his
daughter, two miles north of Fountain
City. Death was due to senility. He
had lived on his farm near here for
over forty years. At the time of his
death he was visiting his daughter,
Mrs Charles Deitemeyer.
The deceased is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Anna Reynolds and
Mrs. Deitemeyer, End three sons, Hen
~, William and Louis, all residents
of near Fountain City.
Funeral arrangements have not been
announced. Friends may call Satur-
day afternoon or evening.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-26
LEADER OF CHORUS
DIRECTS REHEARSAL

Louis Ehrgott, of Cincinnati, who
will direct the combined male chorus
of the Saengerfest at Cincinnati Mem
orial Day, will be in Richmond Satur-
day afternoon to hold rehearsal with
the singers of the Richmond Maenner-
choir. Ehrgott will be the guset OF
honor at an informal reception to be
held Immediately after the rehearsal
at the hall Saturday afternoon. The
Richmond singers accompany by a
number of Richmond people will leave
for the Cincinnati singing fest Tues
day morning at $50 o'clock.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-26
BUREAU RETAINS
NATIONAL CHARTER

By unanimous vote. the local
social service bureau decided to con-
tinue its utilization with American as
ISOLATION OF charities.
This vote was taken at meeting of
the board held at o'clock this after
noon after a luncheon at the Y. M. C..
A.
At this meeting plans we're discuss
ed as to the work of the visiting nurse
but nothing definite was decided upon
The business session was a very
short one
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-26
COILS EUM.

Nine Petrova, the talented dramatic
star, who stands at the head of her
profession in the artistic delineation
of distinctive types, upon the screen,
will be seen here at the Coliseum on
Friday and Saturday, in The Soul
Market" a marvellous Metro feature
picture produced in five gripping acts
by popular plays and players. In ad-
dition to Nine. Petrova, there are half
score of noted stage and screen
artists appearing in this feature. in
Guiding Arthur Hoops, Wilmuth Mer-
kyl. Gypsy O'Brien, Evelyn Brent,
Fritz de Lint, Charles Mack, Cora
Milholland, Al Thomas and Grace
Florence.
Life behind the scenes at a promi-
nent Broadway theatre is shown In
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-26
MRS. SMITH SHOWS
SIGNS OF RECOVERY

Mrs. Arthur Smith, who was injured
in the automobile accident near the
Wernle Orphans home a few days ago,
is reported much improved today.
Although the swelling has not gone
down much, she is resting much easier
and the attending doctor is hoping for
a speedy recovery unless some unfor-
seen trouble sets in.
The warm weather is very much
against her, the doctor said today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-26
FRENCH RETAkE TRENCH
LOST SHORT Time SINCE

PARIS, May 26.-While the Germans
were pounding with their big guns
against the French positions west OF
the Meuse river last night, the French
suddenly directed vigorous attacks east
OF the river re-capturing trench
which the Germans had taken twenty
four hours earlier A continuous can
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-26
LYRIC.

LYRIC.
With cocktails in the carburetor
and the tires filled full of joy juice
the L-Ko comedians out at Universal
City recently put on a two-reeler
which is a pie-eyed panorama of vim,
vigor, vitality, verve andvicissitudes.
They call 1t "Gaby's Gasoline Glide
at the Lyric tonight, but call it any
thing you wish-it's as full of rafting
fast action as an ammunition train
being chased by a Jack Johnson
42-centimeter shell.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-26

to Misses Mabel Loehr, Martha Jones.
Katherine Daub. Airline Beisman, Bes-
sic Cruze, Caroline Bradley and Vera
Pfafflin
Three girl students had the double
honor of receiving two letters. Misses
Loehr and Daub won baseball and
basketball monograms. while Miss
Bradley won the initial in baseball and
tennis
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-26
LANSING WILL STICK

WASHINGTON. May 26.-Positive
and emphatic denial was forthcoming
from both the White House and the
state departments today of rumors
afloat last night that Secretary of
State Robert Lansing was to resign
his post because he did not endorse
the foreig policy of President Wilson.
The first denial came from the secre-
tary himself.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-26
NO DELEGATES ATTEND.

No local women are attending the
Indiana Federation of Colored Won
ems clubs, being held in Anderson.
Mrs. w. w. Anderson was the elected
delegate from here but she was I'M
avoidably detained in Richmond.