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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
NOT DRUNK At ALL;
LuRCHED BECAUSE
HIS FEET WERE SORE

Because Justice Merton Grills OF
Hagerstown found William Thalls not
guilty of public intoxication the Ha-
gerstown marshal Clarence Stewart,
and his deputy, his father, Grafton
Stewart, have announced their inten-
ton of handing in their designations.
When Thalls was arraigned, with
his daughter acting as clerk to JUS
tice Grills, the two police officers tes-
titled that Thalls was so drunk that
he staggered that his tongue was
heavy from strong drink and that they
had detected liquor on his breath.
Lewis Recounts Trial.
Walter Lewis, who prosecuted the
case. says that when Thalls was called
upon to testify he informed the court
he had nothing to say. Lewis declares
Grills then insisted upon Thalls tes-
tifying. Thalls took the stand, final
ly, and said he had not been drunk but
had lurched in his walk because his
feet were sore.
A number of Thalls' cronies were in
the court room. Two of them sub
stantiated his testimony.
Not guilty. said Justice Grills.
The audience applauded.
Grills is one of the temperance lead
ers in Hagerstown.
The case was reported today to Pro-
scouting Attorney W.ll Keller.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
CAN'T FIND
QUARANTINE LAWS

Investigation has revealed that
there are no quarantine laws in In
diana by which patients can be forced
to enter county tuberculosis hos
pitfalls" William Seaney, county COM
missioner, said today.
This declaration was prompted by
the statement of William Dudley
Foulke that adequate quarantine laws
are in effect and that this excuse of
the county commissioners for not ask
ing for appropriations for the hospital
are unfounded.
The commissioners said today that
although the county commissioners
will not ask the county council to
make any appropriations whatever for
the erection of a tuberculosis hospital
this fall, they will stand ready to ask
for a special appropriation at any
time.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
ISSUE OF BONDS
SOLD BY COUNTY

Awards on bond issues for the six
improvements of the National road
through Center and Jackson townships
with concrete roadway were made to-
day, Wayne county banks securing all
six awards.
The Hall improvement bond issue Of
$4,000 went to the Dickinson Trust
company on premium bid Of 1887.
The Boyd improvement issue of $50, 400
went to the Second National bank on
a premium bid Of S1,030.56. The Gipe
improvement issue of $4,000 went to
the Wayne National bank of Cam
bridge City, on premium bid Of 1865.
The Jacobs improvement issue OF
$4,000 went to the Dickinson Trust
company on a premium offer Of S1,S72.-
"a. The Catey improvement issue of
S12,500 also went to the Dickinson
Trust company on a premium bid Of
s23375.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
MORRIS CATAPULTS
THROUGH WINDSHIELD
OF SPEEDING AUTO

Injuries that will leave him a Grip
pie for life were received by Samuel
Morris, Mt. Auburn, at 6 o'clock last
night when be was hurled through the
windshield and into an automobile
which he rammed head-on with his
motorcycle The accident occurred in
front of the Riedston farm on the
National road west.
The knee cap of Morris right leg
was bursted, his hip wrenched, his
right cheek laid open, his eye badly
injured, his face and body bruised and
cut.
Although the attending physician
does not believe the injuries fatal he
believes the bursted knee cap will
leave the leg stiff. Four Brookville
people in the machine whose names
could not be learned gave all assist
ance possible to the injured man.
When the crash came, Morris was
on the left side of the road. Both
machines were moving rapidly. Morris
insists that he turned to the left to
escape being hit by the car which he
says was skidding wildly.
The injured man was taken to Cen
terville where medical attention was
given him before he was brought to
the Reid hospital in this city.
Morris is an employe of the Pennsy
shops.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
new GARDEN BUILDS
TO GET COMMISSION

Fountain City will try to regain the
lost commission for its high school.
Plans for the New Garden township
high school are being constructed in
accordance with all specifications set
forth as requirements for commiss-
ions. The commission was lost be-
cause the old building did not con-
form to the laws.
The new building will be one story
high, resembling the structure at Bos-
ton. There will be an assembly room
and two recitation rooms besides
quarters for domestic science and
manual training.
Arrangements are such that the two
recitation rooms can be made into a
stage during public entertainments.
. Superintendent Williams with the
township officials will make an in
spection tour of several school build
ing this week.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
COUNTY TO Retain
7-CENT TAX LEVY
FOR new HOSPITAL

Wayne county commissioners de-
cided today not to do away with the
seven cent tax levy which has form
erly been used to pay off the court
house bonds.
Three cents Of the levy will be used
to take care of the added levy for the
upkeep of the free turnpikes.
The remainder of the money from
this levy will go into sinking fund
which can be appropriated without
bond issue at any time during the year
by the county council upon the recon-
mendation of the county commission
ers.
In case the Main street bridge or
the county tuberculosis hospital is
appropriated for, this fund can be
used as part payment.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
JAPAN DENIES
BUYING GROUND
FOR NAVAL BASE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22-"German
Propogandists" inspired and spread
the report of acquisition through Sc
cret agents of the land for naval
base on the Atlantic seaboard of Pan
America. Such statements are so ut
terly ridiculous that the Japanese gov
eminent scarcely feels the necessity
of stamping them as untrue"
Nobutaro Kwashima, third secre-
tray of the Japanese embassy, today
issued this denial on behalf of his
government, of the charges of jap
anese aggression on the Isthmus.
The embassy, the diplomat said, was
eager that the true facts concerning
the transaction might be developed.
Statement is Issued
"The state department is not de-
ceived by malicious stories which
eminate with surprising frequency
since the war began, in an organized
attempt to create anti-Japanese feel
Ing III tne UHlteu 0tdteS, CoIHHloAIoo
Mr.. Kawashima.
At the state department it was learn
ed that inquiry may be made Of the
Japanese embassy as to the status OF
the silk importer at Havana, Cuba,
who is said to have engineered the
'land deal" involving 10000 acres,
with the aid of officials of the Pana-
ma government. The alleged purchas-
er, although of Spanish nationality, is
said to be the financial agent Of Jap
anese silk firms in Cuba.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
BOARD DEADLOCKED
ON INSURANCE FOR
MUNICIPAL PLANT

Richmond's half-million dollar mu-
nicipal electric plant is still being
operated without fire insurance pro-
lection. Not cents worth Of insur-
ance is being carried.
Inquiries made today for the pur-
pose of ascertaining whether there will
be any prospect in the near future of
the board of public works taking out
fire insurance on the plant brought to
light the fact that the three board
members are. apparently, hopelessly
deadlocked on this question
Alfred Bavis. president of the board.
has consistently demanded carrying a
policy of not less than $4,000 on the
plant. He has flatly refused, it is
said, to consider policy calling for
lesser amount.
MarIatt is Very Firm.
Charles z. Marlatt, the Democratic
member, has taken the position that
an insurance of $4,000 is sufficient,
but he says that ne is willing to agree
to taking out $4,000 policy. That
is his absolute limit
John McMinn, the third board mem
ber, refuses to consider a policy of
more than $4,000. He is as uncom-
promising in his position as is Bavis.
1t is extremely doubtful if the 1917
municipal plant budget will contain
any appropriation for the payment of
fire insurance premiums because of
the division of the board members on
this question.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
CITY APPROVES
PAVING PROJECT
OF SOUTH SIDE

Council last night passed resolutions
authorizing the paving OF several
blocks of city streets in the south end
under the provisions OF the three mile
gravel road law. This action on the
part Of council was one Of the steps
In the carrying out OF project OF
the South Side Improvement Associa.
ton for six miles of bricked paving
inside and outside of the city. The
improvement could not be made to
city streets without the consent Of
eoundl.
One improvement begins at the Hen
ley road, east of the city and running
south from the National road. 1t ex-
rends west along the E. L. Commons
road to where that road intersects with
South E. street, at South Sixteenth
street, then continues west along South
f street to South Ninth street; thence
south on Ninth street to South @
street. which is outside the city limits
The other improvement begins at
South Ninth and Fl streets, thence
west along South H street to South
Eighth street, thence south on South
Eighth street to South Q street, thence
east on @ street to the Boston pike
(Which is the continuation Of South
Ninth street, thence south on the
Boston pike to the Wayne township
line
This Improvement will give the city
about fourteen blocks more of paved
streets.
Councilmen were unanimous in their
approval Of the proposed improvement
which will be acted upon by the
county commissioners at their first
meeting is September.
President Bavis of the board said
he favored the improvement especial
ly because it provided paving Of South
f street, which rs much needed and
cannot be put down by the city be-
cause the cost of the improvement
would be more than fifty percent Of
the assessed valuation of the effected
properties.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
RUSSIANS join
SEVEN NATIONS
ON EAST FRONT.

SALONII<I, Aug. pa strong force
of Russian troops was landed here to-
day to fight with the allies against
the Austro-German and Bulgarian arm.
les in Macedonia
There was great demonstration on
the part of the French who marched
through the streets singing the Mar
seillaise and the Russian hymn and
shouting ''Vive Russia
1t is expected that the Russians will
be moved forward Immediately to the
battle front where violent fighting
is in progress over a line $50 miles
wide
There are now troops of eight nat
ionalities aligned against each other
in the Macedonia field of operations
On the Teutonic side are the Germans,
the Austro-Hungarians and the Bull
garians Opposing them is an army of
more than 100000 men comprising the
British, French Serbian, Italian and
Russians.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
PRESTO, MACkENSEN
LEADS IN BALKANS
SAYS LATE REPORT

PARIS, Aug. 22.-Field Marshal Won
Mackensen, who was recently report
ed by French army officers to be di-
recting German operations on the
western front, is now reported to be
in supreme command in the Balkans.
In view of military critics, the re-
ported presence of Field Marshal Won
Mackensen in Macedonia is worthy of
credence. It was he who directed the
operations of the Teutons and Bull
garians on the great drive that con-
quered Serbia, SO he is familiar with
the ground and the conditions prevail
ing there. Won Mackensen has never
fought on the western front, so far
as known.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
CLAYTON BROWN DIES

Word has been received Of the death
Of Clayton G. Brown, 76 years old,
until 6 years ago resident of this
city He died ye1terday at the home
Of his daughter Mrs. Bert Horning of
Huntington, with whom he has been
making his home. For several years
be was an employe of the Gaar Scott
company
He is survived by four sons, Leslie,
Harvey and Roy Brown, Richmond,
and Levi Brown, of Wisconsin, and
three daughters, Mrs. Bert Horning,
Huntington; Mrs. Jacobs, Claxton.
Montana, and Mrs. Lautbenhiser, of
North Manchester. Mrs. Beulah Hol-
loway of this city is a sister of the
deceased
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
LAW STOPS EL0PERS

Cupid made muss of his affairs at
the county clerks office today.
Elopers from Aurora, ILL.,, applied
for marriage license The groom,
Richard Stewart, qualified in all par
ticulars. The bride qualified until the
question came as to whether or not
she had been a resident of the state
and county 80 days.
The couple was informed that in
case they wanted to get married, they
would have to return to their own
state.
1t had been the plan of the young
couple to go to Dayton, O., after the
marriage where the man has employ
meut.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
BAVIS POUT|NC
over LAST CUT
SAYS NJ MAHAN

City Controller McMahan said to-
day that all department estimates for
1917 appropriations. to be considered
in framing the budget ordinance for
next year, had been received with
the exception of the estimate of the
board of public works for the street
department but President Bavis has
indicated that he is not going to pre-
pare it."
A meeting will be held Monday
evening for the purpose of framing
the 1917 budget ordinance, which must
be introduced in council not later than
the first meeting in September.
Controller McMahan says that ap-
propriatious in every department will
be carved down to the bone to per-
nit the city to operate next year
without an increase in the tax rate.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
PAGEANT COMMITTEE
CAN'T GET OXEN

COLUMBUS, Ind, Aug. 22.-The
pageant committee arranging for the
centennial celebration has many
things to worry about. First it was
found too expensive to bring a yoke
OF oxen here in motor car, as the
owner demanded. Now, the commit
tee is worrying about securing a
baby that will be guaranteed to cry
at the proper place in the pageant
One scene shows a pioneer mother
coming from cabin with a crying
baby in her arms.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
CRABBS ENCOUNTERS
JACK D|LLON'S FIST

Robert Crabbs, well-remembered as
former resident and recently one of
the chief witnesses against Mayor
Rollin H. Bunch, of Muncie, probably
has a wholesale respect today for Jack
Dillon's pugilistic ability. Crabbs is
said to have made attempts to force
his attentions on Mrs. Dillon who has
been making her home in Muncie.
Last night Dillon and three of his
friends and trainers assaulted Crabbs
on the streets of Muncie. Dillon put
up 500 cash bond when arrested on
an assault and battery charge.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
GOES TO CONVENTION

Rev. H. S. James left yesterday for
Wabash, Indiana, where he will attend
the annual meeting of the White River
conference of the United Bretheren
church. The session will begin on
August 29 and will last until Septem-
Der 8. Mr.. Will Davies and Miss Mat
Ida Hatfield are delegates from the
congregation to the conference.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22

problem announced this morning tina,
a committee from the three score ex.
ecutives now in Washington, has beer
named for the general consideration
of the questions envolved.
List Committeeman.
The members of the committee are
Hale Holden, c. B. & @. road; W. A.
Waterbury, Pennsylvania; Fairfax
Harrison, Southern railway; r. S.
Lovett, Union Pacific; E. P. Ripley.
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Alfred
H. Smith, New York Central; Frank
Trumball, C. & o. and Daniel Willard
B. & o.
The committee Is In continuous
session considering the situation, but
it is understood that no conclusions
have yet been reached"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
JOHNSON
MAY MEET HUGHES

BAKERSFIELD, Calf. Aug. 22.-
Charles Evans Hughes arrived here
this morning for a three hours stay
on his way to Sacramento, where he
will make his farewell speech in Cal.
ifornia tonight:
There are rumors that Mr. Hughes
and Governor Johnson may meet in
Sacramento today but no confirmation
of it can be secured.
Governor Johnson is quoted today as
saying that he is for Hughes.
Tonight Mr.. Hughes will face east
and begin the long slow journey back
to New York
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
JAMES GAY BUTLER
DIES IN ST. LOUIS

ST. LOUIS, Aug. Cool. James
Gay Butler, multi-millionaire philan-
thropist, died at his home here early
today. He was 76 years old. Death
followed an operation six weeks ago.
Col Butler was heavily interested in
the tobacco industry, being one Of the
pioneers in the st. Louis market
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
ROAD EXECUTIVES TO ANSWER WILSON'S PR0P0S|T|ON
COUNCIL AUTHORIZES
SALE OF PARK LAND

After taking up half an hour dis
cussing whether it was necessary for
council to place its o. K. on deal
the city has hanging fire with the Pen
nsylvania railroad company for the
sale of a small strip of Glen Miller
park for the modest price of $500, the
councilmen becoming overheated,
dropped the discussion and passed a
resolution approving the sale.
1t was explained to council that the
land desired by the railroad company
was useless for park purposes and that
the company could secure the land
through condemnation in the event
the city refused to sell.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
POSITIONS ON WEST
FRONT ARE SAME

PETROGRAD, Aug. 22.-There Is no
change of positions on the western
front (the Russian theatre) the war
office announced today.
In both Armenia and Persia the Rus
SLAMS are advancing driving the Turks
before them, the official communica-
tion saws
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
GONE TO CHAUTAUQUA
WILL Be BACK LATER

Gone to Chautauqua-Will Be Back
Later" would be an appropriate sign
to place on the doors of the Offices
of Principal F. G. Pickell, of the high
school, and ]. T. Giles, superintendent
of city schools.
Mr.. Pickell, who has been in New
York for the summer, returned to Rich
mond Sunday, but until the close of
the teachers sessions at the chau-
tauqua will not open his office in the
high school building.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
U. S. WILL PROBE
NEW BANK FAILURE

CHICAGO. Aug. 22.-Aroused by the
latest private banking scandal in Chi
cago-the collapse of the Silver in.
stitution-the federal government to-
day took hand in the investigation.
The eyace losses suffered by thous-
ands OF poor depositors were still un-
known today but officials say the to-
tai will approximately be 100000.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
ONLY 1000 YARDS
Between BRITISH
OF OLD TH|EpvAL

LONDON. Aug. 22-British troops
are gradually encircling Thiepval, the
only German stronghold on the Somme
front that has withstood the battering
of the allied offensive
The war office today announced pro-
gress for the British both to the north
east and southeast Of Thiepval.
In the sector of Pozieres the Brit
ish advanced on half mile front to
the outskirts Of Moquet farm.
Along the Pozieres Miramount rail.
road progress was also made by the
English.
The British troops, the statement
says, are now within 1000 yards of
Thiepval.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
IMPURE LITERATURE
THREATENS HOMES

Marriage is fundamentally social
and not an individual affair."" declared
DR.. O. F. Jordan, platform manager of
the Chautauqua in his morning lecture
on, "The Enemies of the Home"
Foul literature of our day, which
glorifies unfaithfulness, is a menace
to our homes. Intemperance is great
factor in breaking the home When
we Danish the saloon there will be
an immediate reaction toward a tre-
mendous improvement in the home"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
FINANCIAL WIZARD
DIES IN WISCONSIN

CHICAGO. Aug 22.-Patrick A.
Valentine. who through his business
sagacity gained the sobriquet in New
York and Chicago financial circles Of
a financial wizard is dead today at
his palatial summer home at Ocon-
omowoc, Wis. He died late last night
of Brights disease after several
months illness.
Valentine for years has been con.
nected with the Armour interests.
Starting as a poor immigrant boy he
amassed a fortune in grain specula-
ton
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
ARMY BILL PASSES
ON VOTE OF HOUSE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22-Without a
record vote the House this afternoon
passed the army appropriation bill as
re-introduced by Representative Hay
chairman of the House military afafirs
committee, without the articles of war
appended
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
SELL CLEvENCER FARM

Wilfred Jessup reported to Judge
Fox today that the farm of the estate
of Thomas j. Clevenger had been
sold for the sum of s15,S10 to j. W.
Hail. The farm is located a short
distance south of CenterviIle in Cen.
ter township and contained 1863 acres.
The money has been divided in ac-
cordance with the provisions of the
will.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
BID UPON MANAGER
FOR FUND CAMP A|GN

Contract for furnishing a campaign
manager to raise 100000 for the In
dustrial Development association will
be granted either to w. L. Finch, New
York City. or to the McKeand COM
pany, Indianapolis.
Both companies were represented
before the campaign committee in the
Commercial club rooms last night.
]. A. Finnigan, representing the Ind
annapolis firm held long conference
with Secretary Haas of the CONNER
cial club today
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
Temperature Today
Forecast for Wayne County by W.

Forecast for Wayne County by w.
z. Moore-Cooler tonight and Wednes-
day, preceded by thundershowers
General Conditions-The cool wave
which was expected to arrive not later
than Wednesday, will begin to be felt
by this evening. II covers the entire
northwest portion of the United States
and is moving rapidly this way. 1t
will be preceded by rains late this aft.
crnoon or tonight.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
EOUlKE AND HAAS
APPOINTED DELEGATES

William Dudley Foulke and E. NJ.
Haas have been selected by Governor
Ralston to represent Richmond in the
Indiana delegation to the fourth ses-
sion of the Mississippi Valley Confer
ence on tuberculosis at Louisville, on
October to 6.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
APPOINTED TO SELL
MARY ELIASON ESTATE

Dickinson Trust company was ap-
pointed commissioner by the circuit
court today to sell the 1921 acre farm
left in the estate Of Mary Jane Ella
son The farm is located In Center
township a short distance west Of
Richmond The sale will be held
September 81.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-22
GERMAN SAL|ENTS
TAKEN BY FRENCH

PARIS, Aug. 22.-Following the ar
tillery lull on Monday the French
again attacked last night south of the
Somme, capturing elements Of a Ger
man trench, at Estrees, the war office
announced today in it's official COM
munique.
North Of the river the French at
tackled at Clery on the Combles-Per-
rome highway, making further pro-
greSs.