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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-11
TAKE
STAND AGAINST
PREPAREDNESS

Protests against President Wilson's
preparedness program submitted to
Congress, ere made In extemporan-
eous speeches last night at a joint
session of the four unions of men
members of the Society Of Friends in
Richmond. The meeting was held in
the East Main Friends church and
about seventy-five men were present.
E. G. Crawford pre- sided.
Ad lresses were made by James Un-
thank. Rev. Francis C. Anscombe, DR..
l. s. Harold, Allen D. Hole, Timothy
Nicholson. DR.. N. s. Cox, Will Jenkins.
Prof. Henry Cadbury and number Of
others.
A committee was appointed, COM
posed Of the presidents aid secre-
taries of the four unions to make ar
rangements for the distribution of peti-
tions for signatures. These petitions
which contain objections to any ma
terial increase In the United States
army and navy will be sent to Con-
gresham Claude Kitchin, floor leader
of the House who is the most active
representative opposing the presidents
policy.
John H. johnson, chairman Of the
committee. will probably call session
f-r tonight or Thursday night. =
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-11
CHARITY BOARD
STATES STATUS
OF IT'S FUNDS

Finances of the Central Charity
bureau are in excellent condition ac-
cerdilg to the report of Secretary
Melpolder.
A reduction Of s273.54 was shown in
the expenses of the social service
bureau work proper during the past
four months. In 1914 the work cost
$9s2.s9 while in 1915 it cost $719.35.
The Associated charities decreased its
expenditures $519.51; the report show.
ing that in 1914, $936.65 was spent
while in 1915, during the same four
months only $41714 was spent. The
following report was submitted con-
tanning the statement from the other
affiliated organizations: Domestic
Science association, received from
Social Service Bureau, 1914, $173 and
in 1915, $4,000; Tuesday Aftermath,
1914, $7.31 and in 1915. $77.SO; total
increase in amount turned over to af-
filiated organizations, $457.49.
The budget TO: 1916 calls for $4,000.
The cash received up to date is
$2,065.14 with $500 pledged, making a
total Of $3,405.14.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-11
ELECTED
TO HEAD LOCAL
CHARITY BUREAU

The reduction in the county appro-
priation for the care and support of
dependent children, which was
brought about during the past year
through the agency of the Wayne
county social service bureau. is more
than paying all the expenses of the
bureau, including salaries and office
expenses, according to the report Of
Secretary Melpolder.
Bates Elected Head.
The meeting of the bureau Monday
afternoon was called for the purpose
or reorganization. F.. S. Bates was
elected president of the bureau to sue
slider reelection. l.. s. Bowmon, coun-
ty auditor and Mr.. Bates were the
newly elected members of the govern
ing board to succeed r. G. Leeds and
Dwight Young, representing the don.
ors. Charles Jordan and Mrs. Will
liam Dudley Foulke were the new
members appointed by the president
to succeed the Rev. w. J. CrOnin and
Ed Crawford. The governing board
is now composed of the following
members: F. s. Bates, l.. s. Bow.
man, F. G. White, Mrs. A. w. Roach,
Mrs. Ben Rush and Mrs. Millard War.
fel, representing the affiliated organ
izations; Dr. Whallon, J. o. Edgerton.
Charles Jordan and Mrs. w. D. Foulke,
appointed members.
The governing board will hold a
meeting Saturday afternoon at 3
o'clock to elect vice president, trea-
surer and recording secretary.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-11
RuPE WILL attend
FUNERAL OF GRAND
MASONIC INSPECTOR

Sidney w. Douglas, rs years old, In.
spector general of the Grand Com
mandery of Indiana, died at his home
at Evansville last night at 10 o'clock,
following a severe attack of grip.
His wife, serioC- -ly i'll with a weak
heart and a nervous prostration, pre-
ceded him in death by seven hours,
dying yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The funeral arrangements have not
been announced. John L. Rupe, this
city, prominent in the commandery,
has been appointed representative of
the Grand Commandery at the funeral.
Mr.. Douglas was one of the most
prominent Masons in Indiana, having
held some of the highest offices with
in the province of the order. His last
visit in Richmond was last December
when he inspected the local command
cry. Among the high offices he held
were:
Senior Thirty-third degree Mason in
Indiana.
Past Grand Master of the Grand
Lodge Of Indiana.
Past Grand Commander of Knights
Of Templars.
Inspector General of the Grand
Comnandery of Indiana.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-11
QUITS
RACE FOR OFFICE
TO HELP DEPUTY

Il want to notify my friends in
Wayne county that will not be can
didate for the Republican nomination
for sheriff"
This statement, signed by Linus p.
Meredith of this city. who served two
terms as sheriff. was submitted to the
Palladium today. He 10 the first man
to withdraw from the GO. p. contest
for sheriff. Meredith did not discuss
the cause for his withdrawal.
It has been understood that the
action taken by Meredith was prompt
ed by his desire not to handicap the
candidacy of Oscar Mashmeyer. who
served as deputy the two terms Mere.
dith was sheriff and who is now depu.
ty under Sheriff Steen.
Significance was attached to the
fact that Meredith entered the con.
test for third term, as sheriff imme.
diately after Sheriff Steen had an.
nounced his candidacy for a third
term.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-11
G. 0. P.
DRAWS LEADERS
FROM DISTRICT

LIBERTY, Ind, Jan. 11.-Party
workers from all over the Sixth dis
trict are attending the G. o. P. rally
here today. Many candidates for
state offices are also in attendance
Shortly before noon the eight county
chairmen hald session
Among the leaders of the party
here are A. r. Robinson, for United
States senator; r. M. Fairbanks, In
dianapolis; R. w. Henley, secretary
OF the state committee; James E. Wat
son, p. J. Lynch, e. v. Harris of Fort
Wayne. l. M. Bridgeman of Franklin
county, Ralph Heinrich of Fayette
county, Fon Riggs of Rush county,
and o. p. LafuZe of Union county.
Mr.. Henley delivered an address on
the new primary law before tha ooun,
ty chairmen.
Mr.. Robinson, candidate fer the SEN
ate, announced that he would make his
campaign on an appeal to the young
men Of the party. He believes that
the young blood should have power
and Influence in the G. o. P. councils.
Walter Bossert indicated that he
was still in the race for the district
craftsmanship, although P ]. Lynch,
present incumbent, has shown no signs
Of relinquishing the position, although
he is a candidate on the party ticket.
Union and Rush county leaders said
that sentiment in their counties favor.
ed Judge Comstock as against P. ].
Lynch for congressman, and that the
Judge would probably get large vote
in the primary.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-11

) Relief for the tangle which has aris-
en- due to the motorization of Wayne
county's rural mail routes has been
promised just as soon as Inspector
Swain and Garigus have made a CON-
plete survey of the situation
Findings made by the Inspectors
thus far indicate that they will recon-
mend shortening the routes giving
each carrier fewer boxes to serve. as
they have stated positively that "there
will not be a return to the old sys-
tenn" The report will probably be
made to the department at Washing
ton the last OF this week
Drive Over Routes.
Mr.. Swain and Mr.. Garigus spent
the morning driving over the routes
Thias afternoon they conferred with
postmasters who had been called 4
from all parts OF the county. State
ments OF the men from whose offices
other motorized routes are operating
indicate that the situation is worse
in the Richmond office than elsewhere
OSSouOc Suc uidil ID ucdNlcI anu IIiOTe
boxes are served. the nur yer being
as high as 400, while In the suburban
communities each route includes I'm
the neighborhood of $50 boxes. They
reported that at Greensboro the trip
had been made every day. the carrier
returning In good time considering
that late mails prevented him leaving
the office until after 9 o'clock
Milton reports that the system can
be made satisfactory.
Hagerstown has made the deliveries
every day except one although des-
truction Of q bridge cut off some OF
the patrons yesterday.
Ask Patrons Help.
Patrons will be asked to help by
putting their names on the boxes and
by putting boxes on the same side OF
the road where two are just opposite
each other.
Will F0uts Of Economy has Just re.
turned from Washington where he in
formed Finly Gray Of the general dis
satisfaction with the motor system as
now operative. He said Mr.. GRAY
was working for q change and in
quired II any men at Economy would
be willing to take routes under the
old system covering twenty-five miles
at an annual salary. Local officials.
however. declared Mr.. Gray would be
unsuccessful In obtaining such n
change. but that his efforts would
bring relief.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-11
Sheriff Had Previously Made
Arrangements Before Off
cially Informed of Mash
meyers Resignation.
WANT SAME OFFICE
Announcement Follows For
mer Deputy's Positive Eli
trance Into Race as Candi-
date for Sheriff. -.-

Within a few minutes after
Oscar Mashmeyer, deputy sher-
iff, informed Sheriff Steen this
morning that he would resign
his position, John Taggart was
named to succeed him. 1t was
learned later that all arrange
ments had been previously made
between Taggart and Steen re-
garding the deputyship.
Announces Candidacy.
Mashmeyer. when approached by
Steen this morning announced defin-
itely that he would run for the Office
of sheriff on the Republican ticket
subject to the primary election in
March. This was the first definite
announcement made by Mashmeyer.
Jack Taggart arrived at the court
house at about IL O'Clock and was
shown about the office. Mashmeyer
will continue with part of the work
of deputy until Taggart becomes &C.
quainted with the work.
There is no i'll feeling between
Mashmeyer and myself" said Steen.
1--WE just had a mutual agreement
that both of US could not make the
race out of this office Mashmeyer
told me that he intended to resign
as soon as definite understanding
was reached whether or not both of US
! was to make the race"
Appointment Expected.
Although the appointment of Tag
gart was made much sooner than ex-
pected, it was generally understood
that he was being considered as he
has been a visitor at the sheriff's office
several times during the past week.
Taggart was formerly city clerk.
Before Mashmeyer and Steen had a
verbal understanding this morning,
Mashmeyer announced that he intend.
ed to make the race and was awaiting
on Stems decision. Stems candidate
| cards appeared this morning, and the
subject of which one was to run was
the first topic of discussion.
"If had known Steen had definitely
decided to run would have resigned
sooner" said Mashmeyer. This morn.
ing set the date for my resignation
to take effect February l. told
Steen that il he had any one in mind
for the deputy job to appoint him
now" Taggart was on the job this
afternoon, although Mashmeyer was
serving summons on several parties
near Webster.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-11
LANSING PROBES
CoNSuLS' ACTS

WASHINGTON. Jan. 11.-Secretary
of State Lansing cabled Ambassador
Gerard at Berlin today to Investigate
reports that American consul Edward
Higgins at Stuttgart, Germany, had
made utterances favoring the allies.
The ambassador was instructed to
warn Consul Higgins II the reports are
true against q repetition Of the Of.
tense. Secretary Lansing denied that
the government had received a de-
mand for Higginss recall. The state
department action was taken as re.
suit Of receiving q copy Of the Sologne
Gazette, which published the charges
against Higgins
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-11
Relief PROMISED IN MAIL TANGLE
GROWING OUT OF m0T0RIzATI0u:
INSPECTORS CONSULT P0STMAsTERS

Salient the rural situation today
Post office employees making effort to relieve the
situation.
Two inspectors covering the territory out of Rich
mond. served by the local office.
Recommendations will be made by them the last of this
week which will call for shortening of the routes with fewer
boxes to be served.
The inspectors announced positively however that there
would not be a return to the old system.
Patrons asked to be patient until relief
taken by the department at Washington.
Posmasers from the county met at the Post Office
this afternoon in consultation with the inspectors
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-11
Clarence Cennet Alton Hale and Frederick S. Bates Become
Director. Of First Of All Institutions
Report Satisfactory Progress and Good Business Cond
tons with Indications for Prosperous Activity in 1916.

The annual meetings Of the stock
holders OF the First, Second and Union
National banks In Richmond and the
election Of directors and officers to
serve for the ensuing year, were held
today. The annual election Of the
officers Of the Dickinson Trust COM
pany was held Monday and the Ger
man.Savings & Trust company does
no hold its annual meeting until
March.
Three new directors, Clarence Gen.
nett, Alton T. Hale and Frederick S.
Bates were added to the personnel Of
the First National bank. No other
changes were made by the stockhold-
ers, about thirty-five in number, who
met at the bank at 2 o'clock this after
noon.
The Second National bank, the
Union National bank and Dickinson
Trust company's stockholders re-elect-
ed all their respective directors and
officers to serve for the ensuing year
Officials Give Reports.
Each annual meeting was featured
by the reading Of the presidents re-
port of the condition of the bank and
growth during the last twelve months.
A representative attendance Of stock
holders was present at each meeting.
The Second National banks annual
report stated that business during the
last year had considerably exceeded
the expectation Of the officers Of. the
bank and that the outlook, Ter the pres
ent year was very bright. The officers
declared the last year has been one Of
the most successful business years
In the history o. the institution.
President A. D. Gayle OF the First
National bank in his report showed
that the deposits in 1914 we're $1,f49,-
1896 and in 1915 were $1,353, ,1S1. .62
an increase of $203. .727.96; the number
of new accounts In the commercial
department in 1914 were 618 and in
1915. 720 and in the savings depart
ment the number Of new accounts in
1914 we're 9O2 and in 1914 were 90S.
The average cash reserve carried for
the year was 22.2 per cent while the
law requires only IL per cent.
Business Exceeds ~ 100000.
The most important item contained
In the annual report of President
Edgar F. Hiatt of the Dickinson Trust
company was a statement showing
that the volulle of mortc Age loan bust
ness during the last year, exceeded a
million dollars. The report also show
ed q healthy gain in each department
OF the bank and proved the last year
to be the greatest in volume of bust
ness, In the history Of the company.
[contlnued On Page Ten.l
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-11
RAISED White FLAG

VIENNA, Jan. 11.-(Iy Wireless via
Berlin. Am official statement issued
here today with reference to the sink
ing Of the Italian steamer Porto Said
by an Austro- Hungarian submarine,
makes the charge that after the white
flag had been hoisted on the steamer
the ship tried to ram the submarine.
Several of the persons on board the
steamer were saved through the ef-
forts of the submarine, which was
shelled by a torpedo boat and yacht
while engaged in rescue work
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-11

Mrs. Florence B. Linton. who recent
ly retired as q visiting nurse Of the
Domestic Science Association. has ad-
dressed a communication to the Rich
mond public. through the Palladium. in
reply to a statement Of the nurses
committee Of the Association. recently
published.
In letter accompanying her COM
munication Mrs. Linton writes: II
hope that this will help to clear my
name of the blot that has been put
upon it." Her statement follows:
Cincinnati. O.. Jan. 8. 1916.
To the Public:
have just finished reading the COM
mittee's report on why ] was dis
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-11
County Auditor Tells Who Can Vote How Scratching Of
Ballots viii Be Prevented, Provisions for Watchers and
Officials at Polls Under lndianas New Statute Which Re-
ceives First Test Throughout State on March l.

A.-All political parties that cast
not less than 10 per cent of the total
vote at the last general election.
Q.-Whose vote Is taken as basis
for determining the 10 per cent?
A.-The votes cast for Secretary OF
State.
Q.-How many tickets will there be +?
A.-Each political party will have
its own ballot which will be of a diff
ferent color from the others
Own candidates be required to
Icontlnued On PAGE Eioht.l
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-11

Many inquiries have reached the
county auditors office regarding the
new primary law and its application
in Wayne county and in response to
these inquiries. County Auditor Bow
man. who has made q special study
Of the provisions OF the act, mas issued
the following concise statement:
Q.-When will the primary election
be held?
A.-On Tuesday, March Z. 1916.
OWN all political parties make
their nominations on the same day?
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-11
HOW new PRIMARY Law WORKS:
QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY BOWMAN
INVITED TO Dinner

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-THE Pres
ident and Mrs. Wilson today were in
vited to attend the first annual ban
quet of the Pennsylvania state society
Of present and ex-officials of the state
It is planned to hold the banquet In
Philadelphia on Feb. 20, but the date
is suggested to the President and Mrs.
Wilson's convenience.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-11
BANKS HOLD ANNUAL ELECTION:
few CHANGES MADE ON BOARDS
STUDENTS TO BEGIN
STUDY OF SCULPTURE

That the number of students who
enroll in the Sunday school classes
organized for the study of the Bible
in order to secure credit in their
school work will be larger than at
first presumed, is tn belief of Princi-
pal F. G. Pickell of the high school.
This belief was voiced by him be.
fore the regular meeting of the Min
isterial association IN the Y. M. G. A.
Monday morning
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-11
Rural delivery K ReliefP Promised
COMPANY OFFERS
YOUNG PRISONER
BETTER POSITION

John Eaton, % years old. who
confessed yesterday to forging. a
check for $3.50 may get another
chance to make good" because of
his hitherto good record and char
acter. The Richmond Listing and
Adding Machine compa- :. It was
learned today, has Informed the cir
cult court that If Eaton is released
on suspended sentence j. young
man will be given a position with
that company and placed in line
for advancement. --
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-11
SUES ON SIX Notes

Alleging that her Gaughter-in-l-w,
Amy Cooper of Webster. he's refused
TO redeem six promissory notes made
payable to her five years ago, Mrs.
Ida Cooper filed complaint in circ--.t
court toda. demanding $2.453.79. 1t
is alleged that the plaintiff is owner
of the six promissory nctes which
were made payable to J. E. Cooper OF
Chicago, her son.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-11
RIDGE ENTERS RACE
FOR STEMS POST

Another opponent of Sheriff Steen in
the Republican race for nomination to
that office came to light today when
Howard ]. Ridge, since 1863 a resident
of this city, announced his candidacy.
Mr.. Ridge says his friends have assur-
ed him generous support and that he
believes he has fighting chance to
land the nomination at the primary.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-11
CLASS ORGANIZED
IN SALESmANSH|P

Organization of q class In salesman
ship in connection with public night
school was perfected Monday night
and the initial instructions OF Lee B.
Nusbaum, head of that department
were given. About twenty five per-
sons have enrolled in th eclass but
this number is expected to be increas-
ed. Glass meeting will be held every
Monday and Wednesday night.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-11
FoREsTERs TO INSTALL

Installation of newly-elected officers
Of the United Order OF Foresters will
be held on Friday night. 1t Is expect
ed that q large number OF members
will be present. !.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-11
STANDARD PATTERN
SELECTS OFFICIALS

Reelection of the officers of the
Standard Pattern and Manufacturing
company took place at the annual
meeting in the office of the firm last
night. The officers are as follows:
President, NJ. l.. Kirkman: treasurer,
r. C. Wood; secretary, S. T. Hastings.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-11
LODGE TO MEET.

Maple Leaf Council, r. N. of A., will
meet tomorrow night at 7:3O p. m. ut
Red Mems hall for the installation Of
recently elected officers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-11
Weather Forecast

United States Report-Raln south.
Snow or sieet north portion late this
afternoon and tonight. Wednesday In
ereasin0 northeast TO east winds.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-26
OUT WITH LEGAL
 BLUDGEON
WILL ENJOIN MARSHALL
 FROM WORKING NEW
 COPPER ON GROUNDS OF . APEX RIGHTS.
(From Sundays Daiiy.)

If O. B. Marshall makes any fur ther move toward developing his cop per project on Western avenue, I will proceed in the court to have him en- joined, on the ground of extra-lateral rights, which will be based on the issue of the apex as determined at my home on Toltec hill," said Attor- ney LeRoy Anderson yesterday.
 This legal light on mining juris- prudence stated that he had read the account of Marshall hitting a chim- ney of high grade copper ore in dig ging a trench, and he admitted that his motive to monopolize the new red metal Fl Dorado was based on some what of selfish disposition from pri- ority of discovery as we'll as location
 Anderson is pleased, however, over the Assure being proven to exist to the north, and in considering the awarding of contract to run cross cut tunnel below his hacienda, to make definite determinations. He also. is magnanimously inclined to- ward his northern ncighbor, and when the time arrives says he will issue him a block of stock in the "TolteC Bonanza, Limited" for helping to start big mining boom in Prescott that is destined to discount the Green Monster, Little Daisy or any other of the big bunch in the field of red metal freaks.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-26
CLAIMS LOCATED
(Prom Thursdays Daily.)

Notice of location of two lode claims in Skull valley mining district was filed in the county recorders of- fee yesterday. The locators were R. C. McNary, s. C. Wynkoop and I. E Price.
 ing to be such as to give square deal to the men who take business chance. Let us hope that the proper spirit will be exercised at the coming election, and that the vast, unlimited resources of Arizona will receive the consideration they so justly deserve, which would mean profitable employ ment for labor, and general prosper ity throughout the State.
 Yours very truly,
 F. NJ. MURPHY.