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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
GRAND JURY
MEETS TO GET
ORDERS FOR
span PROBE

Wayne county grand jury assembled
| late this afternoon in the circuit court
room for the purpose of receiving in.
structions from Judge Henry c. Fox to
! investigate charges that the county
has been defrauded of thousands of
dollars, it is said, in the construction
of at least seventeen bridges. which
were erected prior to 1914.
Charges have been preferred, it is
, said, as a result of an investigation
conducted by X. D. Coffin, represen-
tative of the state board of accounts.
Coffin will be the principal witness to
appear before the grand jury.
Six Outside Men Called.
1t is stated that six men represent
ing bridge companies, all of them re-
siding out of the city, are here in re-
sponse to subpoenaes to appear before
the grand jury. The names Of these
witnesses are withheld by Prosecutor
Strayer.
The prosecutor for the time being is
also withholding information concern
ing the location Of the bridges which,
it is alleged, we're constructed in dis
regard of plans and specifications.
1t is learned that the state charges
that that an average Of at least twen-
ty-five per cent. Of the material called
for in constructing the seventeen
bridges was omitted.
Gated at Governors Request.
Judge Fox and Prosecutor Strayer.
it is stated, called a special session of
the grand jury to probe the alleged
bridge graft on instructions received
from Governor Goodrich, who acted as
soon as the information secured by the
state board Of accounts was placed be-
fore him. This investigation, it Is
stated, is to be the first of several in
vestigations to be held throughout the
state in regard to alleged bridge con-
struction grating.
Judge Fox was to deliver oral in
structions to the grand jury this after
noon. He informed newspaper man
that he intended to notify the jurymen
that they would be expected to make
thorough inquiry into charges that the
county had been defrauded by certain
bridge contractors. "If these charges
are verified the grand jury will be ex-
pected to return indictments against
the offending parties,' the judge
added.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
"Y' WILL HOLD
War MEETING
NEXT SUNDAY

Men from six counties, interested
in the war program of the Y. M. c.
A., will meet in Richmond next Sun
day Afternoon under the leadership OF
L. S. Bowman.
Plans for three sub-district meet
tngs were arranged when the district
committee, headed by Fred Bates, met
at Newcastle yesterday.
Among the men who attended this
conference were Fred S. Bates, l.. S.
Bowman, H. R. Robinson, f. M. Learn
er, all of Richmond: ]. A. GODDARD.
Muncie, George Lockwood, Muncie !:
Rev. W. w. Want and Senator Wal
ter Chambers, Newcastle.
The fifteen counties in the district
we're divided into three groups. l..
S. Bowman was named chairman of
the division consisting of Wayne, Un-
ion, Fayette, Rush, Shelby and John
son counties, with headquarters here.
The war program of the Y. M. c. A.
which has for its purpose the sur
rounding of soldiers with moral in
fluences, will be explained from the
pulpits of Richmond next Sunday
morning.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
DEPARTED MINISTER
BOUGHT Two TICKETS
FOR INDIANA CAPITAL

No word has been received from
either W. r. Motley, pastor Of the
Christian church at Spartansburg, Ind,
formerly pastor of the Central Chris
tian church Of this city, or from Mrs.
William Mann, the comely wife Of a
farmer living near Spartansburg, who
eloped last Wednesday.
It was learned today that when
Mann was in Dayton Saturday In
search of his runaway wife he learned
that a couple answering the descrip-
tion Of the fugitive minister and his
affinity had purchased railroad tickets
for Indianapolis. Mann has returned
to his home. It IL not known whether
ne intends to continue the search for
his wife.
Mann Act Hangs Over Him.
N is known that II the clippers are
apprehended Motley will be prose.
cuted, probably under the Mann white
slavery" act.
One of the members OF the board Of
the Spartansburg Christian church, in
a telephone conversation today admit
ted that the board would consider pre-.
fering charges against Motley to have
him defrocked and expelled from mem.
bership in the church.
II Is understood that Mrs. Motley
and her children will continue to re.
side In Spartansburg.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
STOP ORDER
ENDS TRADE
ON MARKET
FOR z DAYS
Directors of Chicago Board
Call Meeting to Consider
Putting Check to Runaway
Prices.
HOUSES REFUSE DEALS

CHICAGO, May 14.-All trade in
wheat except to close up existing con-
tracts was ordered stopped for two
days by directors Of the board of trade
today Saturdays closing figures were
given as the maximum at which settle
ments may be made. All trading in
corn and oats for May delivery was
ordered discontinued. May wheat was
eliminated last Saturday.
The two days cessation Of trading
was decided upon to give time for rep
resentatives for the board in the coun-
try to come here for q meeting to dis
cuss concerted action to curb the run
away tendency Of grain prices. Tele-
grams were sent last night urging the
tomorrow.
Extreme Declines Follow.
Extreme declines of from 9 to II
a result OF the order of the board.
Much of the business suppressed in
wheat was transferred to the corn and
oats pits where sharp advances were
scored July rose rs cents to $1.58;
September, II cents Of $1.531s. In oats
July rose 6A cents to 73s cents and
September s cents to 63 cents. Trade
in provisions was normal as none Of
the rules applied to hog products.
Grain brokers themselves, irrespect-
i've of actions by the board of trade,
are expected to cease handling specu-
lative grain accounts by night Three
of them this forenoon announced that
until further notice they will accept
no trade in wheat, corn or oats options
except to sell or to close up existing
contracts. The three firms were
Logan and Bryan, one of the largest
In the country; the Thomas-McKinnon
company and Wagner and company.
Other big houses were said to have
similar action under consideration.
Smaller houses it is said would have
to fall in line.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
Dad Also Honored
Along with Mother

Mothers Day was observed in the
churches yesterday. Special music and
sermons were features Of the program.
In several of the Sunday schools,
programs were given by the different
classes. The lesson hour was shorten.
ed, and short speech on Mother was
given.
In paying tribute to mother, father
was not forgotten. Several ministers
spoke on Parents" The duty that
parents owe to their children was
touched upon, as we'll as the duty of
children to parents.
There was noticeable scarcity of
carnations, the symbolic flower, yes
terday. This was due to the made
quate supply, florists having exhausted
their stores early Saturday evening.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
Pastors Pledge Aid
to "Y" War Work

Support of the Y. M. c. A. wal
program as outlined by Secretary
Learner, was pledged by the Minis
terial Association this morning.
Alfred Bavis. president of the Board
of Public Works. gave an interesting
paper on Problems Of Civic Better.
ment." In this he told Of some OF
the social, economic and moral needs
of the city.
Governor Goodrich has called a
meeting Of all Indiana ministers to-
morrow at Indianapolis. This was
discussed. but no definite action was
taken.
Rev. Addison B. Parker occupied
the chair in the absence Of Rev. H.
8. James, president.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
CITY WILL SELL PRODUCE
AT Low COST TO CITIZENS
TO COMBAT LIVING COSTS

The City Of Richmond is going in
to the garden truck business in an
effort to batter down at least a few
of the defenses of the reprehensible
II. C. of L.
Retail grocerymen of the city hav-
ing declined to enter into an arrange
ment to reduce garden produce prices
through the medium of direct pur-
chase from southern producers, thus
eliminating the. middlemen's profits,
Mayor Robbins has decided that the
city Is justified in purchasing southern
grown produce and offering it for sale
to Richmond householders at price
slightly in excess of actual costs.
Calls for Peoples Support
Today Mayor Robbins received the
following telegram from E. s. Davis,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
LABOR CALLS UPON CANDIDATES TO STATE
POSITION ON ISSUES OF LOCAL CAMPAIGN

some definite idea as to the different
problems, both legislative and execu-
tive, that will confront you In the
event Of your election to these Offices.
Therefore, we, as an organization Of
union men and taxpayers, beg leave
to submit to you for your consider
alton the following questions author
lied by the Central Labor Union Of
the City Of Richmond:
Ask for Undivided Service.
1. As the salary of Mayor Is $1,000
per year. and realizing that this II
sufficient for the maintenance of Q
[continued On Page eix1
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
RUSS CRISIS
CAUSES REAL
ALARM FOR
THE ENTENTE
Provisional Govern m e n t
Shows Signs of Breaking
Under Strain-Minister of
War Quits.
FRANCE GAINS SLOWLY
(By Associated Prsss)

While military interest continues to
center in the great battle on the
French front where the British are
continuing slowly but steadily to press
the Germans back, the political situa-
tton in Russia is demanding increas-
Ing attention and causing. II possible,
added concern among all the allied
nations.
Under the continued harrassing
course Of the radical element in Pet
rograd the provisional government
which has held Russia together, at
least in semblance, since the over
throw Of the old regime. now shows
signs OF breaking up.
First Gap 10 Created.
The first gap In the government
ranks was created yesterday when M.
Guchkoff the minister Of war and ma.
rine handed In his resignation. Goad-
ed by interference with the army and
navy to an extent which he declares
threatens the defense, the liberty and
even the existence Of Russia" he felt
II impossible to share longer the ~
sponsibility for the grave sins being
committed against the country"
simultaneously, there comes from
Petrograd news Of more encouraging
character in denial Of a report that
q council OF workmen and soldier dele
gates were favoring an armistice. On
the contrary 1t was declared 1t has
never raised such a question and in
fact is about to appeal to the men at
the front not to fraternize with the
enemy and pointing out to them the
visibility of a separate peace.
Entire Ministry Threatens.
In the recent crisis between the pro-
visional government and the council Of
delegates over the governments for
eign policy the entire ministry threat
ened to resign. The council at that
time gave in nominally at least but
continued to enforce It's claim to direct
affairs OF state by sitting as a censor
over the cabinet and virtually holding
the reins of the nations armed forces
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14

Signalling its entrance into politics
the Central Labor council has present
ed a list Of questions regarding city
government policies to candidates for
mayor and council
Answers are asked not later than
June 1. Candidates are assured that
their replies will be published SO that
voters may know where they stand.
Answers are to be mailed to Lucius
c. Harrison. chairman Of the legisla-
tive committee. 205 South Tenth
street
The queries were propounded by
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14

city. Orders from Commander-in-
chief Lonts issued at noon today were
that no new assault would be attempt
ed tomorrow, circus day. but that COM
pany officers and privates might con-
fine their efforts to clearing up left
overs on their today's list.
Wednesday the forces will assemble
again at the Commercial club and will
receive new assignments
The goal Of the offensive is a total
club membership Of between 500 and
600 business, professional and laboring
men.
At the council OF war at noon the
military spirit was much in evidence
in remarks made by Commander Lontz,
Chaplain Cronin and by the company
captains.
The intense rivalry promises to
bring into the club membership much
new blood and a new spirit Of effic-
iency.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
PAY HIGH
HONOR TO MOTHERS

Mother learned just how highly she
is regarded yesterday at the South
Eighth Friends church. During the
Sunday school hour, the superintend
ent. John H. Johnson. made a talk
The rest of the program included:
Readings, Miss Fannie Horrell; flute
solo, Royden Parks; solo, Ralph Lit.
tie
Rev. Francis Anscombe, pastor
said, that for years he had accepted
this text, "Son. Behold Thy Mother
as a personal obligation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
BILL WOULD,
PUT AN END
TO GAMBLING
IN SUPPLIES

WASHINGTON, May 14.-The un-
restrained wrath of the Senate was
poured down upon food gamblers and
spectators today In one Of the most
remarkable scenes in the history of
the chamber.
"Pirates," and robbers" were
terms frequently applied to those who
profit by speculation in food in the
hour Of the nations need. The likeli-
hood of food spectators being hanged
to lamp post was hinted at.
The storm broke when Senator
Thomas, Democrat, Of Colorado. pro-
posed as an amendment to the ad-
ministration espionage bill provision
to suspend for the duration of the war
all board Of trade, stock exchanges or
chambers of commerce which permit
speculation in futures of food.
Favor Object In Another Way.
Senators who opposed it did SO on
the ground that the object should be
accomplished In another way and
some thought 1t would stifle COM
merce. The great majority Of opin-
ions expressed in terms which for
force and range of adjectives has
seldom been heard in the Senate
chamber, favored some drastic ac-
ton. After considerable debate a
motion by Senator Harding to lay the
Thomas amendment on the table was
carried "a to %. Then, motion to re-
consider carried without roll call
and opened the debate again.
Senator Kellog OF Minnesota offer
ed an amendment to the Thomas
amendment provising that actual and
legitimate future trading should not
be prohibited when physical delivery
Of products traded in was accom-
plished
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
BIGELOW TO MAKE
ADDRESS AT SUPPER
OF COuN1Y'S FORUM

Herbert S. Bigelow, of Cincinnati,
will be the headliner at the Constitu.
tional Discussion Supper Wednesday
evening at the Y. NJ. C. A., under the
auspices of the Wayne County Forum.
William Dduley Foulke will act as
toastmaster
Among the out of town guests and
the other speakers will be Judge Eich-
orn, Indianapolis: Charles Remey, An
derson; Charles Fox, Indianapolis; !;
Edward Toner, Anderson; Ross F.
Lockridge, Indianapolis; Theodore F.
Theme. Fort Wayne.
Mr.. Bigelow will discuss the "Initia-
tive and Referendum" The speaker
distinguished himself as president of
the Ohio Constitutional convention in
1912.
Clubs which have af1iliated with the
Forum and delegates from which will
act as an advisory council have dele
gated the following representatives
Aftermath, Miss Mary Ann Stubbs;
Athenea, Miss Nancy Norman; Gen.
trail Labor council, L. G. Harrison;
Domestic Science, Mrs. A. W. Roach;
Franchise League, Miss Annette NJ
Edmunds; U. c. T. Union, Mrs. George
Chrismans Progressive literary, Mrs
Robert Wilson; Ministerial associa-
tion, Rev. H. S. James; Collegiate
club. Miss Edna Johnson; West Rich
mond w. C. T. u, Mrs. J. B. Un-
thank. Trancea Willard w r. TT TT
Mrs. 8. w. Hodgin; Teachers Fedora.
ton. Mrs. Voyle Hybarger; w. r. c..
Mrs. Emma Hall
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14

the following committee in addition to
Harrison: Edward Miller, Theodore F.
Aker. Joseph Ryan and James Tur-
man.
The list is appended:
To the Candidates for Mayor and for
the Common Council of the City
of Richmond, greeting:
As delegate body. representing the
different trades organizations of the
City OF Richmond, we feel that it is
just and proper, and that we have q
reasonable right to secure from you
as candidates for the several munich
pal offices. now seeking our franchise,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14

Joseph Letter, president Of the
Army League, correspondence with
whom caused Colonel Roosevelt to re
sign from that organization. Mr.
Letter opposed the Army bill amend
ment to permit recruiting of the
Roosevelt Volunteer Division.
Mr.. Roosevelt wrote:
80 far as the opposition is not
due to mere puzzle-headedness, it can
only be due to politics. You are.
therefore, as It's president, using the
Army League to the detriment of the
army"
Mr.. Letter replied that the commun-
ication would be referred to the
leagues Executive Council.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
Big Machine Lands
in Shallow Stream

Harry Williams of Winchester and
a party, accompanying him on mo-
tor trip, had narrow escape from
death near Hagerstown last evening.
The machine left the road near the
bridge on the Observation-Disclosures
pike, just south of the corporation linn
its, turned over and fell into the wa
ter. The occupants of the machine
were only bruised and were taken to
Hagerstown by Frank Sherry. The
machine was not pulled from the
stream until this morning.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
$585, 600 Received
at Treasurer's Office

Wayne county taxpayers paid ap.
proximately $685., 900 into the Golfers OF
the county up to last Monday evening,
when the books were closed in the
treasurer's office.
Attaches of the treasurer's office
still are busy totaling the returns and
expect to have complete report with
in a few days.
The total is expected to be consider
ably in excess of any amount ever col
lected before.
This amount includes some second
installment payments, but by far the
greatest part of 1t is first installment
payments.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14

Forecast for Wayne County by w.
e. Moore-Fair and continued cool
tonight. Tuesday fair and rising tenn
perature.
General Conditions-The Hudson
Bay cold wave persists over the east
and central portions Of the United
States. Much warmer in the West
and far northwest. Eighty-four de-
grees at Medicine Hat. Seventy de-
grees at Prince Albert, Saskatchewan,
Canada. Rain In west and south.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14

At the age of eighty-four Colonel
Peter Paul Dobozy, of West Plains,
Mo-, survivor Of the Hungarian insur.
rection of 1S48-49, of the war OF
France and Italy against Austria. in
1859, and veteran of the Civil War
in this country, has offered his serv-
ices and his life to the United States.
He has asked permission of the Gov
ernment to establish cavalry train
ing station at West Plains. Mo.
Colonel Dobozy came to the United
States in 1862 with two nephews Of
Louis Kossuth, and in 1863 organized
a regiment of negro heavy artillery.
After the war he became an engineer
in the Ozark country and blazed the
way for the old Kansas City, Fort
Scott & Gulf Railway, now part OF
the Frisco system.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
RED MEN HONOR
ST. TAMINA DAY

Services observing ST. Tamina day
by the order of Red Men, were held
yesterday morning at the Reid Memor-
ial church.
The entire lodge attended In a body.
Rev. ]. S. Hill preached on patriotism
and Brotherhood" taking for his text,
Stand fast in your faith"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
CITY TAKES FIRST STEP To CUT PRODUCE PRICES
High School Boys
Want Jobs on Farm

Listen. farmers, how would you like
to employ the services Of half a
dozen husky high school students,
eager and willing to do their bit for
their country on the farm?
Supervisor Newgard, head OF the
Commercial department of the high
school. announced today that he would
like to place that many young men.
The students can leave school right
now and receive credit for their
studies. The boys open for employ
ment have good scholarship standing
and are known as industrious youths.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
President Authorizes
Expansion of Force

WASHINGTON, May 14.-Expans-
ion of the regular army to the full war
strength contemplated in the admins
tration army bill has been authorized
by President Wilson. Organization of
the new regiments will begin tomor-
row. About $1,000 of the $4,000 men
to be added to the army already have
been recruited.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
Fiue-Cent Bread
Lasts Another Week

Five-cent loaves of bread will not 60
off the market until next week.
New pans, which local bakers are
installing, have not all arrived, so
the date for casting off the small
loaves, has been extended.
After next week, there will be two
sizes, ten and fifteen cent loaves. Fiji
teen cent loaves will not be as flat as
the ten cent loaves.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
JUBILEE SINGERS APPEAR

The five Mason jubilee Singers
will appear in concert at the Mt. Mo
riah Baptist church Thursday night
under the auspices Of the Young La.
dies Bible class.
A nominal admission fee will be
charged.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
FRANCHISE LEAGUE ELECTS

The Woman's Franchise League will
meet Tuesday afternoon in the lee
ture room at the Morrisson-Reeves
library and there will be an election
of officers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
POSTPONE sEALLvIEw OPENING

The cold weather yesterday caused
the postponement Of the opening of
Beallview park. No date for the
opening has been set.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
Weather Forecast

For Indiana by United States Wealth
or Bureau-Fair tonight. Tuesday
fair Slightly warmer.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
VISITS FREE PUBLIC EXHIBIT

Miss Louise Felss. Of Richmond, wns
visitor on May at the big exhibit
Of Southern California products main
tanned free to the public in the Los
Angeles Chamber of Commerce.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
CALLS ON AUSTRIA
TO HOLD OUT NOW

AMSTERDAM, (via London). May
14.-An exhortation to the Austrian
people to hold out until the new har-
vest gives relief is made by Emperor
Charles in an autograph letter to Pre-
mier Clam MARITIME of Austria, which
Is published in the Zeitung Of Vienna
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14

Temperature Tods
La ragione. [volume] (Philadelphia, Pa.) 1917-????, 1917-05-16

al gran passo, prospettandogli un
falso miraggio.
Tale il moralista, Ionesto, l'in-
telligente, il licco signore che 81
atteggia, in pubblico, anche a fl
lantropo, a protettore di pupilli.
Ma allorche 81 richiude in Sc
stesso, la sua mente rivola al pae-
sello sito in prossimita della
spiaggia ridente, owe pote vive-
re a lungo, scroccando ed ozian-
do, senza che non gil turbasse i
sonni e la digestione.
II nOvelliere.