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AIXABOTM HOME EDITION 11013 EDrnon IL JDOELd laiLVUiD IMONB rrt vf f - ir Ky Palladium, and flaaTeIesrass VOL. ALL, ViKJ. 34 Caw-Wd lttT JLL VJyUJJL AS MM MOBS HOLD FEU Clarence Gennett, Alton Hale and Frederick S. Bates Become Directors of First National Presidents ol All Institutions Report Satisfactory Progress and Good Business Condi tions with Indications for Prosperous Activity in 1 9 1 6. The annual meetings of the stock- holders of the First, Second and Union National banks in Richmond and the election or directors ana oincers 10 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 German-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 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-elected all their respective directors and officers to serve for the ensulns year. Officials Give Reports. Each annual meeting was featured by the reading of the president's 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 bank's annual report stated that business during the last year had considerably : exceeded the expectation of the officers of the bank and- that the- outlook lar-the ores- ent year was very bright The officer! 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 NoHnnal kanV In hfa ronnrf that the deposits in 1914 were $1,149.- 453.66 and in 1915 were $1,353,181.62 an increase of $203,727.96; the number of new accounts in the commercial department In 1914 were 618 and in 1Q1R 79n and in thA aflvtnffa rt onart. ment the number of new accounts in 1914 were 902 and in 1914 were 908 The average cash reserve carried for law requires only 12 per cent. Business Exceeds $1,000,000. 1UQ luusi iiuyviwut tLQiu vuuiaiuou in the annual report of President Edgar f. Hiait oi tne mcnnson 'rrust company was a statement showing that the voluuie of mortc.ige loan busi ness during the last year, exceeded a million dollars. The report elso show ed a healthy gain in each department of the bank and proved the last year to be the greatest in volume of busi ness, In the history of the company. Continued On Page Ten. LANSING PROBES CONSULS' ACTS WASHINGTON. Jan. 11. Secretary of State Lansing cabled Ambassador Gerard at Berlin today to investigate reports that American consul Edward Higglns at Stuttgart, Germany, had made utterances favoring the allies. The ambassador was Instructed to warn Consul Higglns if the reports are true against a repetition of the of fense. Secretary Lansing denied that the government had received a de mand for Hlgginss recall. The state department action was taken as a re sult of receiving a copy of the Sologne Gazette, which published the charges against Higglns HOW JEW PRIMARY LAW WORKS; QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY BOWMAN County Auditor Tells Who Can Vote, How Scratching of Ballots Will Be Prevented, Provisions for Watchers and Officials at Polls Under Indiana's New Statute Which Re ceives First Test Throughout State on March 7. Many inquiries have reached the county auditor's 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 a special study of the provisions of the act, nas issued tho following concise statement: Q. When will the primary election be held? A. On Tuesday, March 7, 1916. Q Will all political parties make their nominations on the same day? , lo) LTQ ANNUAL ELECTION: CHANGES MM Of BOARDS UNION 6. 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 bald a 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, I. M. Bridgeman of Franklin county, Ralph Heimlich of Fayette county, Fon Riggs of Rush county, and O. P. Lafuze of Union county. Mr. Henley delivered an address on the new primary Jsw before the count ty cnairmen. ; Mr. Robinson, candidate f? the sen ate, announced that he would make his campaign on an appeal to the-'yomrg 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 chairmanship, although P. J. Lynch, present incumbent, has shown no signs of relinquishing the position, although be 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. J. Lynch for congressman, and that the Judge would probably get a large vote in the primary. RUPE WILL ATTEND FUNERAL OF GRAND MASONIC INSPECTOR Sidney W. Douglas, 76 years old, In spector general of the Grand Com mandery of Indiana, died at his home at Evansvllle last night at 10 o'clock, following a severe attack of grip. His wife, seriously ill 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 ery. 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 Commandery of Indiana. 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 a basis for determining the 10 per cent? A. The vote 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 dif ferent color from the others. Q. Will candidates be required to Continued On Page Eight RICHMOND, INDn eive 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 th belief of Princi pal F. G. Plckell of the high school. This belief was-voiced by him be fore the regular meeting of the Min isterial association in the Y. M. C. A. Monday morning. STANDARD PATTERN SELECTS OFFICIALS Re-election 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, M. L. Kirkman; treasurer, R. C. Wood; secretary, S. T. Hastings. CHARITY BOARD STATES STATUS 0F1TS FUNDS Fiaances of the Central Charity bureau are in excellent condition ac ccrdiLg to the report of Secretary Melpolder. A reduction of $273.54 was shown in the expenses of the social service bureau work proper during ' the past four months. In 1914 the work cost $982.89 whild 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 $417.14 was spent. The following report was submitted con taining the statement from the other affiliated organizations : Domestic Science association, received from Social Service Bureau, 1914, $173 and in 1915, $560.00; Tuesday Aftermath, 1914, $7.31 and in 1915, $77.80; total increase in amount turned over to af filiated organizations, $457.49. The budget for 1916 calls for $6,000. The cash received up to date is $2,065.14 with $800 pledged, making a total of $3,405.14. RAISED WHITE FLAG VIENNA, Jan. 11. (Z j Wireless via Berlin.) An 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. INVITED TO DINNER WASHINGTON. Jan. 11. 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. 29, but the date is suggested to the President and Mrs. Wilson's convenience. FORESTERS TO INSTALL Installation of newly-elected officers of the United Order of Foresters will be held on Friday night. It is expect ed that a' large number of members will be present. TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY II, 1916. 1 efef Promised. COMPANY OFFERS YOUNG PRISONER BETTER POSITION John Eaton, 23 years old, who confessed yesterday to forging- a check for $8.50 muy get another chance to "make good'" because of his hitherto good record and char acter. The Richmond Listing and Adding Machine compar "it was learned today, has informed the cir cuit court that if Eaton is released on suspended sentence 1 young man will be given a position with that company and placed in line for advancement. STEEfJ GETS TAGGART AS HIS DEPUTY Sheriff Had Previously Made Arrangements Before Offi cially Informed of Mash meyer's Resignation. WANT SAME OFFICE Announcement Follows For mer Deputy's Positive En trance Into Race as Candi date for Sheriff, Withii fear Mashmeyer, deputy sher-, Oscar iff, informed Sheriff Steen this morning that he would resign his position, John Taggart was named to succeed him. -It 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 11 o'clock and was shown about the office. Mashmeyer will continue with part of the work of deputy until Taggart becomes ac quainted with the work. "There is no ill feeling between Mashmeyer and myself," said Steen. "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 a 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 Steen's decision. Steen's candidate cards appeared this morning, and the subject of which one was to run was the first topic of discussion. "If I bad known Steen had definitely decided to run I would have resigned sooner," said Mashmeyer. This morn ing I set the date for my resignation to take effect February 1. I told Steen that if 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. GLASS ORGANIZED III SALESMANSHIP " Organization of a 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. Class meeting will be held every Aionaay ana weanesaay mgnc LODGE TO MEET. Maple Leaf Council, R. NJ of A, will meet tomorrow night at 7:30 p, m. at Red Men's hall for the installation of recently elected officers. RELIEF PROMISED IN MAIL TANGLE GROWING OUT OF MOTORIZATION: INSPECTORS CONSULT MCTOiESEfo RIDGE ENTERS MCE FOR STEED'S POST Another opponent of SnerifT Steen In the Republican race for nomination to that office came to .light today when Howard J. 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 a fighting chance to land the nomination at the primary. SUES ON SIX NOTES Alleging that her daughter-in-U-w, Amy Cooper of Webster, has refused to redeem six promissory notes made peyable to her five years ago, Mrs. Ida Cooper filed complaint in cirs::t court toda; demanding $2,453.79. It is alleged that the plaintiff is owner of the six promissory mtes which were made payable to J. E- Cooper of Chicago, her son. BATES ELECTED j pit fl 1 ftp ft I U IILHULUuHL 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 suc ceed F. G. White, who would not con sider re-election. 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 Dwlght Young, representir? the don ors. Charles Jordan and Mrs. Wil 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. O. 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 bold a meeting Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock to elect a vice president, trea surer and recording secretary. FRIENDS 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 presided. ' Ad lr esses were made by James Un thank. Rev. Francis C. Anscombe, Dr. I. S. Harold, Allen D. Hole, Timothy Nicholson. Dr. N. S. Cos, Will Jenkins, Prof. Henry Cadbury and a number of others. - A committee . was appointed, com posed of the presidents aud 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 gressman Claude Kitchin, floor leader of the House who is the most active representative opposing the president's policy. . ' . )' - John H. Johnson, chairman- of the committee, will probably call a session f.r tonight or Thursday night. Salient features of the rural route situation today were : Post office employes are making every effort to relieve the situation. Two inspectors are 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 are asked to be patient until relief measures are taken by the department at Washington. Postmasters from over the county met at the Post Office this afternoon in consultation with the inspectors. MEREDITH QUITS RACE FOR OFFICE TO HELP DEPUTY "I want to notify my friends in Wayne county that I will not be a 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 1 Palladium today., He to the first man to withdraw from the OO. 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 fr.ct 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. M'KINLEY MAKES ANNUAL REPORT A total of 4,255 Inspections of weights, measures, scales, etc., were made last year by Inspector George McKinley. He tiled his annual report last night at a meeting of the mayor's cabinet. . He reported that during the year that 54 scales were condemned for repairs and 14 confiscated, 33 mea sures confiscated, 44, weights and 10 yard sticks confiscated, and 16 of 21 slot machines inspected were con demned. There were 6 cases of viola tions of the state weights and mea sures law and pure food law tried, re sulting In 5 convictions. - McKinley's report was the only one for the past year presented last night. Health Officer Smelser reported 9 cases of contagion in December, scarlet fever, 2 chlckenpox, 1 diphthe ria, 1 measles. There were 33 deaths and 48 births. Dairy Inspector Clem reported 64 dairy inspections last month. He neg lected to state what condition he found the various dairies to be in. MRS. L I CJ T 0 H REPLIES TO STATEMENTS MM BY SCIENCE DIRECTORS Mrs. Florence B. Linton, who recent ly retired as a 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 a letter accompanying her com munication Mrs. Linton writes: "I hope that this will help to clear my name of the blot that has been put upon it." Her statement follows: - Cincinnati. O, Jan. 9, 1916. To the Public: . I have just finished reading the com mittee's report on why I was dis SINGLE COPY. 2 CENTS Relief for the tangle which has aris en due to the motorization of Wayne county's rural mall routes has been promised Just as soon as Inspector Swain and Garigus have made a com plete survey of the situation Findings made by the Inspectors thus far indicate that they will recom- 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 tem." The report will probably be made to the department at Washing ton the last of tBis week. Drive Over Routes. Mr. Swain and Mr. Garigus spent the morning driving over the routes. Thia afternoon they -conferred r with postmasters who had been called ! i from all parts of the county. State ments of the men from whose offices other motorized routes are operaUng indicate that the situation is worse in the Richmond office than elsewhere because the mail is heavier and more boxes are served, the nurer being as high as 400, while in the suburban communities each route Includes In the neighborhood of 250 boxes. They reported that at Greensfork the trip had been made every day, the carrier returning In good time considering that late malls 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 a bridge cut off some of the patrons yesterday. Ask Patrons' Hslp. 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 FouU of Economy has Just re turned from Washington where he In formed Flnly Gray or the general dis satisfaction with the motor system as now operative. He said Mr. Gray was working for a change and In quired If 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 wonld be unsuccessful In obtaining such a change, but that his efforts would bring relief. Weather Forecast United States Report Rain south. 8now or sleet north portion late this afternoon and tonight. Wednesday In creasing northeast to east winds. Yesterday Noon Sf Temperature Maximum ........ 46 Minimum 33 charged and their whole article Is ab solutely false. -' To begin with, the members of the committee knew absolutely nothing about my work, only what was told to them Mrs. Holton was ct of the city almost the entire summer and had not attended a meeting, until at the one when I was diachairKt. Mrs. Ross was Barer In the office more than a dosen tiaee after the nursery was op aad . then was there at a meeUag; i-T" V tlslhulsh was there a little oftener Wt more to In quire about the Nursery, than the visit, ing nurse work, she never looked at Continued on Psge Twelve & :