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DEMOCRATS WISH HIM TO ACT AS CONVENTION CHAIRMAN.

are to be entered on at a moment which i he will regard aa opportune and which ! probably will be decided on by him when he believes that the Germans have wasted all the men they are willing to sacrifice. 8tnce the beginning of the battle the Germans have employed thirty-two divisions. .It is asserted and It is impossible for them long to continue their efforts on the present scale. A radical change is looked for shortly.

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; O’Ol.CMBrB, O.. April 11.-Secretary of War Newton D- Baker came to Columbus today as a private citizen and argued a esse before the Ohio supreme court. Incidentally, be won the first point in his case in connection with the construction

of a water works tunnel in Cleveland. The new secretary of war called on

Governor Frank B. Willis an 1 was in conference with state Democratic leaders, who wish him to act aa chairman of the state convention here in June. Mr. Baker

did not say whether he would accept. Inasmuch as he was not here in his of-

ficial capacity, Mr. Baker declined to discuss the war situation and did not visit the Columbus barracks. He said he was looking forward to a visit with his family In Cleveland tonight. He will return to

Washington tomorrow.

Civil War Veteran, Age 76, Diet. fSpecial to The Indianapolis New*] EVANfiVICI.E, Ind., April J1-Joseph William Sales, civil war veteran and retired cab-

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Continued from Page One. In the region of Dead Man’s hill, where the Germans gained 500 yards of French

trenches.

It Is now reported from Paris that the main onslaught has diminished in extent, being limited to a front of about two miles between Cumieres and hill No. 304,

west of the Meuse.

Thirty-Six Thousand French Captured. Berlin views the Verdun operations confidently, pointing to the ground gained In. a difficult region and the losses Inflicted on the French. The statement is made by the Overseas News Agency of Berlin that since the beginning of the battle more than 35,000 French have been captured. ,It also Is said about twentyfive square kilometers of ground hag been occupied west of the Meuse With the exception of the Verdun sector no military operations of particular significance are reported from any of the battle fronts. The change of reasons is Interfeilng wrth movements on the Russian, Italian and Mesopotamian fronts, although on each of these lines there are signs of,Increasing activity, which Is expected to become more pronounced as the

spring advances.

British Regain Mine Craters.

The last remaining mine crater taken recently by the Germans from the British

Elol has been recaptured by King i’s men, who also were able In attack to establish nhemselves in

German trenches running southwest from

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From the Dvlpa river to the lower Btripa there has been sporadic fighting between the Russians and the Germans. Considerable activity by the airmen of both sides also has been shown. Near Komora, in the Prtpet marsh region, a German attack, made by means of boats, broke down under-the Russian fire, while on the lower Strlpa the 'Russians captured a German trench and held It against counter-attacks, Inflicting heavy casual-

ties on the Germans. .

; V Russians Near Dlarbakr. In Asiatic Turkey the Russians have penetrated to the region of Dlarbekr, Armenia. while in ths district of Bltlis several Turkish attacks have beerr repulsed. Bouth of Lake Urumiah region the Invaders aoparently are coming up with the Turkish main forces, the latest official report announcing that in engagements fought with large numbers of Kurds the Kurds were supported by regular Turkish

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In Mesopotamia the British, In their attempts to relieve their compatrloU besieged at Kut-el-Amara, attempted to break the Turkish lines, but failed, according to a BrRlah official communication. The floods atlll are hampering badly

the movements of the British.

The Italians have penetrated advanced Austrian trenches In the Tonale road, near Bperone and have set on fire with their guna-the town of Coldonazso, In the Sugana valley, Vienna reports. Otherwise on the Austro-Itallan front there have

been only bombardments.

DISCUSS PETAIN’S PLANS.

Obaarvara Believe He le Waiting to Deliver Hard Blow. PARIS, April 11.—The crown prince's supreme effort for the capture of Verdun, aa the military observers characterize the operations which began on Sunday to the west of the Meuse, Is spending Itself against the stout and Intelligent defense of the French. The observers point out that when the assailant realizes that he has failed to attain his objective, he invariably delivers an extended assault with great violence before lapsing into normal trench -warfare. Experience in Other Battles. Such was the great German attack during tha battle of Yprea on November 10. five days before the battle ended, and the first French battle In Champagne on March 18. 1915, also closed with a violent asnault. In these operations the assailants hope to surprise the defender by an unexpected effort and to wrest from him. bv taking him uaawares. the reward of their awn sacrifices. General Retain, the French commander at Verdun, was not caught napping, hut foresaw the possibility of ft *ueb a move and straightened and strengthened his line in anticipation of it. Ueee Smallest Poeeible Forces. The battle continues, but with a pertble dwindling of its violence. The French commander's plan Is to engage least possible number of men, so as I'tain the maximum number of formafor the ulterior operations which

British Censorship Is Extended to the American Embassy. BERLIN (by wireless to Sayville), April 11—The British censorship has now been extended to the mall of the American embassy in Berlin. A letter addressed to a member of the embassy staff 1ms been received marked: ‘■Opened bycensor. ” A large part of the incoming American mail is opened in this way r.nd some of it Is subject to great delay. A letter from the United States to the Associated Press office In Berlin dated January 7. arrived today. Members of the staff of the American embassy are suffering inconvenience owing to confiscation of checks In mail. One of the secretaries has been asked to make good the amount of an American check taken by the French authorities from a letter. TAKE 36,000 FRENCH.

FACE FIRING SQUAD OF CAR. RANZA SOLDIERS.

PLANNED TO SEIZE JUAREZ

German* Alto Captured Twenty-Five Square Kilometers of Ground. BERLIN (by wireless to Sayville), April n.-Since February 21 the Germans have captured more than 36,000 French in the fighting about Verdun, the Overseas News Agency announced today. "West of the Meuse about twenty-five square kilometers of ground has been occupied,” the announcement says. 'German newspapers point out that the French now say Bethincourt was evacuated In accordance with plans previously made. Nevertheless It has been ascertained that an order was Issued stating: •This Important place must be held In all circumstances.' The fact that more than 700 unwounded French prisoners were taken and that the French losses In killed or wounded were far greater Is proof that the French plan of evacuation could not be carried out as intended.” LARGER SUBMARINES USED.

Germans Said to Have Sent Speedy Type to Black Sea. COPENHAGEN. April 11.—German submarines, larger and speedier than any previously seen, have appeared In the Black sea, 1 according to the Constantinople correspondent of the Vossische Zeltung (Berlin), who asserts that it was one of these that torpedoed the Russian hospital ship Portugal. The Portugal was sunk in the Black sea, March 30. At the time It had a large number of wounded aboard. An official statement Issued by Petrograd declared that a German submarine had sunk the ship. Neither Germany nor Turkey has made any announcement on this subject SPANISH VESSEL SUNK 'BY SUBMARINE; 4 LOST J Continued from Page One. March 17 at a port which they are not permitted to reveal.

ITALIAN STEAMSHIP SUNK.

The Unione Has Been Torpedoed, According to Lloyd's Report - LONDON, April ll.-The Italian steamship Unione Is reported by Lloyds to have been torpedoed. The crew of the British steamship Eastern City, the sinking of which was- announced yesterday, has landed. The Eastern City was sunk by a submarine. There are three Italian steamships Unione. The largest. 2.397 tons, was engaged In trade between Italy and South America.

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MORE PAY FOR WORKERS. * i - Wages Increased in New York and New England Textile Mille. BOSTON, April 11.—Wage advances which will put the pay of textile operatives In many of the'mills In New England and New York state on the highest basis In the history of the Industry, were announced today. The American Woolen Company, employing 25.000 operatives, Issued notice of an advance of 10 per cent. The Arlington mills, of Lawrence, and the affiliated Merrlmac mills, whose product is both cotton and worsted, announced an advance to approximately 6,500 operatives. The Pacific mills In the same city are considering granting a further Increase, and It -Is understood similar action will be taken this week by other manufacturing Interests. The mills of New England, according to statements by officials, have been unusually prosperous during the last year, due largely to orders for material for the warring nations. MOB OF 300 BEATS POLICE. Two Policemen Injured Trying to Clear Pathway to Factory Entrance. CLEVELAND, April 11.—Two policemen were beaten jUnd Injured here today by a mob of 300 strikers and strike sympathisers at the Corrigan, McKinney & Co. steel plant. Police reserves dispersed the mob and rescued the beaten officers. Two of the crowd were arrested. The attack on the policemen was made when they tried to clear a path through the mob to the factory entrance. Stones and bricks were hurled and the policemen were felled by the missiles and then clubbed. The strikers left their work yesterday because of dissatisfaction over working conditions. They have made no demand on the officers of the plant, the

latter say.

FALLING GLASS INJURES MAN. John H. Wsmpsr Saved From Probably Serious Injury By Hat. John H. Wamper, who lives In East Washington street, was cut on the head today by glass which fell from a thirdstory window of a building being wrecked at Market and Delaware streets. Wamper, who was walking along the sidewalk beneath the building when the glass fell to the pavement, probably was saved from serious Injury by his hat. through which the class cut. Several other persons narrowly escaped Injury. Delaware Ropublleant for DuPont. DOVER. Del., April ll.-The Republican state convention, which met here today, was expected to indorse T. Coleman DuPont as Delaware's choice for the Republican presidential nomination. Six delegates to the national convention were to be named. OKLAHOMA CITY. April U.-The Democratic state convention met here today to name delegates to the national convention and elect a national committeeman. Thomas Wadej of Marlow, and Benjamin Lafayette, of Checotah, were the leading candidates for committeeman. Committee le for Literacy Teat WASHINGTON, April IL-The immigration committee today ordered a favorable report on the house Immigration bill retaining the literacy test- The committee accepted all house provisions except that to require matrons to travel In the steerage of Immigrant vessels bound for the

united States.

Churchman Plk* Contract LeL The Marlon county commissioners today let the contract for paving the Churchman pike from Beech Grove to a point two miles south to the Smiths A Carter Company, of Indianapolis, on its low bid of J29.97L The paving will bo concrete. u gutfiaimmSs't ‘

EL PASO, Tex.. April ll.-The three leaders of the Diaz plot to seize Juarez and overthrow the Carranza garrison there last Sunday, were executed by the firing squad in Juarez early today. They were Nicholas Uhavazarria. Jose Inez Borne! and Florenclo Hernandez. The condemned men confessed the plot before they were executed. Other Mexicans were implicated. MUST FACE PIRACY CHARGE. Man Who Took Poaaession of British Ship Goes to Delaware. NEW YORK. April 11.—Clarence Hudson. who. under the name of Ernest Schiller, took possession of the British munition ship Matoppo at sea. was held for removal to Delaware by United States Commissioner Clarence 8. Houghton today, to answer to a charge of piracy. His bail of 925,000 was continued. His counsel declared he would seek a writ of habeas corpus to prevent his client's removal. *

Continued from Page One. other possibility. He has not made up his mind to run. but it would not be surprising to see his name in the list. Metsker was In town today. The uncertain quantity in the situation Is Fred Van Nuys. state senator from Madison county, who now lives In this city. The Democratic state machine, It is said, may decide to hand the nomination for Lieutenant-Governor to Van Nuys, but nothing definite has been made public along this line. Van Nuys was a machine man in the senate and was loyal to whatever the machine had In mind. It Is admitted that If the machine decides to nominate Van Nuys there will be no chance for any other candidate. Appellate Court Candidates. John C. McNutt, of Martinsville, and Edwin C. Corr, of Bloomington, rival candidates for the nomination to succeed Judge Joseph H. Shea on the appellate bench, attended the gathering at the Denison hotel. No other candidate is out for that place now, although the names of Albert Wray, of Shetbyville. and Oren A. Hack, of Indianapolis, have been mentioned. Homer L. Cook, for secretary of state; Dale J. Crlttenberger, for auditor of state; George A. Bittler, for treasurer of state; Phil Zoercher, for reporter of the supreme court, and E. B. Stotsenburg, for attorney-general, have no opposition, of course. All of these men have the approval of the machine and, In fact, are a large part of It. For superintendent of public Instruction there are two active candidates, Daniel C. McIntosh, of Worthington, and Samuel C. Scott, of New Albany. Ben Bosse, mayor of Evansville, district chairman of the First district, said today that he did not know whether he would be a candidate for the nomination for United States senator for the short term. He says he will not be a candidate If either Senator Thomas Taggart or Governor Ralston is a candidate before the convention, but that If neither of these men run he will be a candidate.

Continued from Page One. four Villa bandits had been captured. They will be executed. General Gavira said he thought the Villa bandits had been captured In a recent battle.

FIVE AMERICANS WOUNDED.

Names of Soldier* Given in Report From General Perahing. SAN ANTONIO. Tex., April ll.-General Pershing today wired General Funston the list of wounded In the Guerrero engagement with Vllllstas,, March 29, In which sixty Mexicans were killed. Five American soldiers were hurt, Instead of four, as previously reported. All are members of Troop C, Seventh cavalry. The list follows: Thomas P. Brown, private, shot In cheek, back and shoulder; B. P. Mendenville, farrier, two slight wounds; Joseph G. Bennett, private, shot In ankle; Joseph Garbell, private, shot In arm, and Walter N. Gardner, private, shot in left arm, ENGLISH TO BE STUDIED. Pan-American Congress Decides Also for Connecting Railroads. BUENOS AIRES, April ll.-The PanAmerican congress which has been discussing legislation bearing on trade and commerce, has adopted the following conclusions: First, relative to the uniformity of regulations governing commercial travelers; second, favoring the construction of a Pan-American railway connecting all the republic and with other International railways; third, prolongation of the union with telegraph companies of neghboring countries, reduction of tolls and advocating government ownership of the radiograph stations. The congress also adopted a motion, moved by Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo, recommending the obligatory teaching of English. Spanish and Portuguese. The Argentine delegates. Senor Aldao, declared that French already was taught in all the schools. Secretary McAdoo, Senor Eleodoro Lohos. of Argentina; Deputy Calogeras. of Brazil, and Manuel Salinas, of Chile, declared that only the speedy establishment of maritime transport would save the commerce of the two Americas. The congress approved the conclusion relating to the co-operation of the South American shipping interests with those of the United States for the establishment of an international merchant marine service. SPY EXECUTED IN LONDON. Name of Peraon Suffering Death Penalty Not Revealed. LONDON, April 11.—Official announcement was made this afternoon that a spy, whose name was not given, was executed today. This announcement was made: "A prisoner. charged with espoinage. was tried by general court-martial at Westminster guildhall on the 39th of March and the following days, and was sentenced to death, which was carried out this morning.” Both Have Uae for the Money. Leo K. Fesler. auditor of Marion county, today signed warrants advancing 925.000 to the state and 3150.(X*) to the city on the June settlement of taxes. Such advances are common at this time of the year. No request, however, for the money had been made, but it is understood that both administrations will have use for the money. _ _

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COMMITTEES SEEK TO PUT NEW LIFE INTO ORGANIZATION.

NEEDS QUOTA OF 133 MEN

CHARLES J. MURPHY.

RALSTON ASKED

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vldual. I am even writing this nete on the typewriter myself to avoid dictating. “The thought is this—that at Jhe time the merging deal was on with the Central Union, In 1915, F. F. Fowle. the receiver of the Central Union, who is the one real telephone expert engineer in the bunch, was the man who did most of the figuring. I was told at the time that he went carefully over the entire toll system, making an appraisal and personal inspection.

Continued from Page One. he was detained in Mexico City in connection with commercial questions affecting the hide trade and mining taxes. All state department dispatches were said to report conditions quiet throughout Mexico. The department was without information regarding the reported activities of General Salazar.

Quiet Reported on Border.

checkTng e ^vcr -HzeV toda^Ti plant, but of this I am not absolutely *

sure.

PICTURES TO SHOW EARLY HISTORY OF OLD VINCENNES

Saya Fowle Was an Independent “Mr. Fowle has always been ah independent telephone man. At the time the receivers were appointed he was selected by the minority stockholders to represent

statement:

“Telegraphic advices dated April 10 from

Juarez, state that conditions continued to improve in that district, and that there are no disquieting symptoms on the bor-

der.

“It is further seated that the reports of the massing of Mexican troops In towns along the Rio Grande are without foundation. Train service to the south is more regular and many Mexican refugees are reported to be returning to their

their interests, and it was said at the time that his selection was the result of recom-

mendations coming from the independ- .

IK Jhn.*Mr Bl"™ «pr r X'"?AT KI ^Tl^d.par.m.nt u in receipt of t«!.. aide, .. hue Mr. Blnom represent, me Bell graphjc advlccs dated the 1dth from

Chihuahua stating that there is no evidence there of any troop movements toward the border. It is stated that every available man Is operating in the locality of the supposed whereabouts of Villa, and that General Gutierrez is giving every pfoof of sincere co-operation. “Telegraphic advices from Mexico City state that Secretary Cabrera and Rodgers, special ! representative, have discussed the mining tax law and that Mr. Rodger$ has been authorized to report that a new law. which apparently will be drafted on more favorable terms In many respects, will in a short time be

announced.”

Interests, and D. R. Forgan was the personal selection of the Chicago court. “The suggestion I have in mind is that it might he a good idea to summon Mr. Fowle and have him tell what he knows, and whatever his testimony or his evidence might be, It strikes me it ought to be worth while to let it be publicly known in the final solution that Mr. Fowle had been called in connection with the price and value controversy, and at the same time to state exactly who Mr. Fowle is and whom he represents in the

receivership.

“Personally I do not know Mr. Fowle, have never seen him so far as I know, and have no notion what he might say to you in the matter under consideration, but he surely ought to know something of material value, and in the position which he occupies I should imagine he would respond readily to comply with any of your personal wishes, or to the

desires of the commission.

“Yours in sincerity.

“WILLIS S. THOMPSON." Gave Duncan Clipping.

In the corridors of the statehouse today Thompson met Duncan and handed him a clipping from Saturday's edition

of The Indianapolis News in which, he 0 f forthcoming German note. The amdeclared, the chairman should b e greatly. bassador will call again when the note

interested. The clipping was a “story I hns ll#>en received,

of a meeting between James W. Fesler

Plans for putting new life into Battery A, an Indianapolis military organization, which has been ordered mustered out by the war department, and for completing arrangements for the United States military training camps which will be conducted at Ft Benjamin Harrison this summer and fall, were discussed at the Chamber of Commerce this afternoon by the committee on military affairs which also is known as the training camp com-

mittee.

F. L. Bridges, adjutant-general of the Indiana national guard, made an appeal on oehalf of saving battery A and making it a strong organization which will he recognized by the war department. Gavin L Payne, captain of Battery A, and other officers of the national guard, were at the meeting and took part in the discussion on behalf of the battery. It was the general sentiment that something should be done Immediately on behalf of Battery A. Excursion Rates Proposed. In regard to the United States army training camps, a ways and means committee, composed of F. L. Bridges, H. O. Garman and G. E. Varney, was appointed to work out the details of the arrangements for the camps. A subcommittee reported that the Central Passenger Association had taken up consideration of a proposal for excursion rates to the camps. It is hoped to obtain more than 1,000 men for training in each of the three camps. Reports from some of the large cities, such aa Cleveland, Cincinnati. St. Louis and other places, showed that companies of 150 men and more were being formed to come to the Indianapolis camps All indications polnt/to the success of the camps. Alexander Hamilton and Paul Buchanan were appointed as a committee to obtain speakers. Tarkington Wire* Baker. Prominent Indianapolis people began to bestir themselves to save Battery A as soon as it became known that the war eepartment had issued orders to have it mustered out. The battery has had such a long history of honorable and brilliant service that many people were shocked when they heard It might go out of ex-

istence.

One of the first Indianapolis men to telegraph to Newton D. Baker, secretary of war, on behalf of continuing the existence of Battery A was Booth Tarkington. He asked that the war department action be reconsidered. In his telegram Mr. Tarkington showed that the record of the battery had been creditable; that Us present membership is efficient and that it was to the interest of the government’s preparedness program to encourage such organizations as Battery A, which makes an appeal to young men. Another telegram was forwarded by Dr. Henry Jameson, president of the Indiana branch of the National Security League. He pointed out the good features of the battery and asked the war department to assist it in recruiting to the required strength. Samuel D. Miller, an executive officer of the league, is active on behalf

of the battery.

Peace Strength Is 133.

The Washington action for disbanding the battery is supposed to have been prompted mainly by the fact that the organization has only seventy-five members. when the required peace strength of such battery Is 133. While the membership of the battery is small, it is urged that every member is a thoroughly drilled and efficient soldier, and on the point of efficiency there is no higher grade bat-

tery In the United States. Battery A was organized

Centennial “Movies" Will Depict Hardships of George Rogers Clark

and His Men.

Historical old Vincennes Is to have an Important place In the celebration of Indiana’s centennial this year. The historical motion pictures now in process of production will show the early history of the town commencing with the occupation of Vincennes by the British, after the northwest territory’ had been cede! to England by the French. The occupation of Vincennes by the Virginians after the oath of allegiance to the United States had been given the parishioners by Father Gibault. and the capture of Vincennes from the British under the leadership of George Rogers Clark, will also be shown

in the pictures.

One of the incidents which goes to show the hardships through which George Rogers Clark’s men were forced to go. is the incident of the drummer boy. While Clark and his body of men were coming to retake Vincennes for the Americans, the floods were a big handicap. Rivers were swollen to twice their normal size and the men were forced to undergo many hardships. At one time when the men were downcast. Clark lifted an underatsed drummer boy, who had been struggling manfully along, beating his drum, and placed him on the shoulders of a tall soldier with the command to beat the drum. Ths weary' adventurers took heart and gave the boy a cheer. This 1* only one of the many stirring incidents which history tells of the Clark expedition. Clark, tall, handsome and commanding In appearance, Is one of the heroic figures of the forward movement after the revolution.

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS WILL INVESTIGATE PLANS MADE.

COMMITTEE TO REPORT SOON

At a joint meeting of Indianapolis business organizations at the Chamber of Commerce, this afternoon, to consider plans for obtaining a coliseum for Indianapolis, It was decided to appoint a committee of prominent financiers and business men to investigate the plans of the Coliseum Hotel Corporation and to determine whether or not the business men of Indianapolis should assist in raising money for the enterprise. Frank D. Stalnaker was elected chairman of the meeting and Is to name a committee within a few days. It will make Its report as soon as possible. Organizations Represented. The following organizations were represented at the meeting: The Merchants' Association, Chamber of Commerce, Board or Trade, Automobile Trade Association. Hoosler Motor Club and the Indianapolis Real Estate ’’oard. Robert S. Fletcher, president of the Coliseum Hotel Corporation, said that 1550,000 of stock had been subscribed for principally by men living outside of Indianapolis, and he wished the business men of Indianapolis to assist in selling the addi-

tional J250,<X«0 of

stock necessary to make

the enterprise a success. Charles A. Bookwalter moved that a committee be appointed to make an investigation of the financial responsibility of the men who already bad subscribed for stock and to make a general Inquiry into the details

of the enterprise.

The motion was carried, and representatives of each of the organizations at the meeting will be appointed on the committee. It was indicated that if the tommit♦ee should make a favorable report Indi-

thirty-four ; anapolls business men will take an ac-

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and Commissioner James L. Clark Saturday morning at which, the commissioner said, Fesler had told him that if the commission desired any more information about the proposed merger it could lie obtained from Frederick W. Stevens, one of the interested parties, who wished to leave the city as soon aa possible. Judge Clark told Fesler, he said, that the commission had not yet formally discussed the order In the pro-

posed merger.

With the documentary evidence that Willis Thompson laid before Chairman Duncan was a great mass of reports, valuations, newspaper articles and similar matter gathered between 1908 and 1913, when mergers of the Bell telephone system and the independent companies were proposed. This material had been carefully typewritten. Chairman Duncan took the precaution to verify a part of it from the files of newspapers after Thomp-

son had filed it with him.

Thompson also called on the Governor today—the first visit he has had with the

Governor for a Governor said

in for a few moments.

GERMANS RESENT ATTITUDE.

Believe American Papers Make Unjust * Charges. [By The United Press] BERLIN, April 11.—Much bitterness has been caused here by reports that Americans are questioning the honor of the German government without waiting for a presentation of all the facts in the Sussex and other cases. The Berlin newspapers today reprinted several American newspaper editorials, as cabled here from English sources. These editorials clfarged that Germany has violated the pledges given by Ambassador

von Bernstorff.

It is the unanimous opinion here that the U-boat commanders have received such explicit instructions that there ia little possibility that thev have violated either international law or the pledges

a*va Germany gave America. For that reason number of da>s- The the G erm ans feel that the American edThompson just dropped jtorials, written before Germany pre-

sented her side of the case, are entirely

unfair.

The final draft of the German reply to President Wilson’s inquiries regarding the Sussex and the four freighters, has been approved by Chancellor von BethmannHollweg and Admiral von Holtzendorflf. It was transmitted to Ambassador Gerard today for forwarding to Washington.

Fesler Makes No Comment.

As soon as the news of the impending Murphy resignation became known to a few in Indianapolis it reached men in other cities. Heavy pressure immediately Was brought to bear on James W. Fesler. It is understood, to have him “lay off 7 his proposed charges against Murphy. Fesler refused to discuss this situation when seen today. He asked to be excused from making any statement

in the situation and rrferely said:

“I have no comment to make on the

resignation of Mr. Murphy.”

Governor Ralston said that no Influence working to head off the effort to unseat Murphy had come to his attention, and

Thought Uncle Sam Would Provide Him With License

B'ederal attaches caught the aroma of perfume, noted the gala day attire of the two girls and somber black worn by the

that no influence of anv kind that ! boys, and immediately agreed “It must be

smacked of the public utility had been j „ WP aai no . nnP tv - brought to bear on him. ' a weaain K P arl >

It Is known, however, that the United

States Gas Improvement Company of Philadelphia, with which is aligned C. H. Geist, owner of the Indianapolis Water Company, of the former Murdock Interests in northern Indiana, and of the East Chicago and Indiana Harbor Water Company, and other utilities throughout northern counties, made strong efforts to save Murphy. Geist himself arrived in

Indianapolis today.

Many Interests Active. B. E. Sunny, head of the Bell telephone system In Chicago and elsewhere in the west; Robert I. Todd, president of the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company and local representative of the Philadelphia traction crowd, and higher officers of the Indianapolis Light and Heat Company brought strong pressure to bear in various quarters to head off the Murphy retirement, according to Information available today.

As the youthful sweethearts, longing to take the matrimonial plunge, made their way down the west corridor of the Federal building toward the clerk’s office, a little white hand pulled away from a big red one and three of the party stood to one side while the prospective bridegroom braved the big door on which were the words. “Clerk of the United States Dis-

trict Court.”

Inside the room stood Noble C. Butler, clerk of the court, who waited on the young man, and the following conversa-

tion took place:

"I would like to get a license." "What kind, pelase?” “Why, a marriage license.” "We don't have them for sale here.” “Well, where do you get them?" y “At the county courthouse, of course.” “Is that in this building?” An effort by Mr. Butler to look serious failed, but when directions as to how to find the courthouse were given, the boy, still unmindful that he had caused smiles

Bankers in Chicago added their pressure j and subdued laughter, left the room, took to that of the others who figured In the his sweetheart by the hand and started

attempt to stop the Murphy resignation, it is declared, and the Harris Savings and Trust Company, of Chicago, Is mentioned

In this connection.

Mr. Fesler refused to make public a copy of the charges that he is said to have prepared to file against Murphy unless Murphy resigned. He reiterated his statement that he did not care to discuss the Murphy resignation In any way. Watch 104 Years Old Still Running. [Special to The Indianapolis News] EVANSVILLE. Ind.. April 11—A watch 104 years old. and still keeping perfect time. Is owned by Benjamin E. Webb, a rural mail carrier here, who has been carrying the timepiece for several ye&ra. The watch was made In Germany and was brought to the United States by the father of William Lemme, of this city. The Lemme family gave the watch to Webb for aenicea he had rendered them.

another wedding procession—this time in the direction of the county courthouse. Sentenced to State Prison. George England, colored, was sentenced to the state prison at Michigan City for a term of two to fourteen years, yesterday, by Judge James A. Collins, of the criminal court, after he had pleaded guilty of robbing the home of Orlando Forbes, 3318 North Capitol avenue. Roy England, his brother, jointly indicted with George, received a suspended sen-

tence.

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Louis C. Huesmann, B. W. Duck, C. C. Perry, D. A. Colter and Henry Kahn. Mr. Bookwalter said Indianapolis needs new Industries, new life and new spirit, and the way to obtain them Is through such projects as the building of a coliseum where manufactured products can be shown, and where business and other organizations can hold their meetings.

MESSENGER BOYS TO GET BICYCLE TIRES CHEAP

years ago. For years it was known as j tive Interest in making the enterprise a

one of the crack battery organizations j success.

of the country, and it achieved wide fame j Among those who spoke in favor of a for its drill work. Many trophies were | coliseum in Indianapolis under satlsfacwon by the battery, whlcll used Its prize tory arrangements were Mr. Bookwalter,

money as a start for Its armory fund. Those who are in touch with the battery say its work is just as efficient now as it was in the prize-winning days. For many years the battery has had in its membership some of the best known men of Indianapolis. Curing the SpanishAmerican war It made an excellent record. The work of the battery lately has been strengthened under the direction of

Captain Gavin L. Payne.

War Department Sends Horses. It was only a feW days ago that the war department sent twelve horses to Indianapolis for the use of the battery. For a long period the ranks of the battery always were full and there was a long waiting list. The battery was organized in 1882 as a gun squad, and in less than a vear it became a four-gun battery. In 1884 the battery, then known as the Indianapolis Light Artillery, was victorious in a contest with the Cincinnati light artillery, by more than twenty points. James B. Curtis, now of New York, then became captain. Battery A defeated all batteries at the New Orleans exposition. In the same year, the battery took the prize money at Philadelphia. Three drills were won at Lafayette in 1886. In 1887, the battery easily defeated all competitors in the first mounted competitive drill at the national encampment at Washington, where General Sheridan presented the first prize. The battery won first honors at Nashville in 1888, and In 1890 the battery took all honors at the Kansas

City encampment.

After the National Competitive Association was formed in 1892, a contest was held at Omaha where the Indianapolis batterv got the highest score ever made. Further honors were won by the battery in Important contests In 1894, 18% and 1896. On April 27, 1898, when President McKinlev called for troops at the outbreak of the Spanish-American war. Battery A was In the 'field the following morning with 192 men and took part in the Porto

Rican campaign. The Plight of Battery A. To the Editor of The News:

Sir—This “no mean city" and this “great state of Indiana” have been rebuked by the war department at Wash-

ington. y

The Indianapolis light artillery (Battery A. First field artillery, Indiana national guard*, which was organized thirty-five years ago and for years advertised Indiana and Indianapolis throughout the length and breadth of this land because of its merited triumphs as a military organization, has been ordered mustered out. because, forsooth, jf “lack of com-

munity and state support.”

It is true that the organization has not kept up its standard during all of the years of its existence, but what organiza-

tion does not lapse at times?

It is further true, however, that during the last two years the organization has taken a new lease on life, and while it isn’t yet up to what is hoped for, it is distinctly on the up-grade, there having been a marked Improvement In its personnel. morale and efficiency during the

past eighteen months.

Truly, here Is presented an anomalous situation. The people of the country, the newspapers and civic bodies everywere. the President and the government, are all shrieking themselves hoarse for preparedness. and yet. at a moment when International affairs are at such a critical stage that at almost any time large bodies of men may be needed for military duty, the government wipes out a body of earnest young volunteer patriots, who, while perhaps not up to the exacting standard of paid soldiers In the United States army, are up to such a standard that, if called upon, they could give an account of themselves that would make us all proud of them—and according to the record they are improving every day.

Western Union Gives Kokomo Company Big Order and Will Sell to

Boys Below Cost

KOKOMO, Ind., ' April ll.-The Western Union Telegraph Company has Just closed a deal with the Kokomo Rubber Company, for what Is said to be one of the largest orders for bicycle tires ever placed In this country, at the same time making arrangements for their exclusive sale to Its messenger boys at less

than cost.

This means a saving of from 150,000 to

975,000 a year in expenses, In which the company’s 5,000 blcycle-rldlng messenger boys throughout the world will get the benefit in replacing their wornout bicycle tires. Thd company has 8,200 messenger boys, of whom 5JI00 ride wheels. The mounted boys earn 60 cents to 31-50 more a week In commissions than the fellows who go afoot. The boys own their own

wheels and keep them in repair. Recently one of the officials of the

company, while talking with one of the bicycle boys, learned of the greatly added cost of keeping up a bicycle since the war. He set the wheels In motion that resulted In giving the boys this lift. Sometimes six new tires are used a year by a messenger boy. The “help your help” policy has been under consideration In

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ASKS INDIANAPOLIS FIRM TO RETURN FULLY $10,000

Indianaa meet-

ne record they are improvinir every day. Surely, the government will not Insist ipon the fulfillment of this order.

upon the fulfillment of this

But what of Indianapolis and Indiana? Think of it! While one of the civic bodies of this city has been raising -a substantial sum of money so that a smattering of military knowledge may be given, during a few weeks this summer, to men of military age. this little ortlllery company (and the artillery Is probably the most Important branch of the service In modern warfare) has been In sore need. Is It to be wondered at that there has been difficulty in recruiting young men to

its ranks?

It isn’t right. Is it? It is about time that this “No Mean City” waked up. or some one may move to strike out the word “no.” It is about time that this “Great State of Indiana" waked up. or some one may move to strike out the word “great" and Insert In lieu thereof the word ‘‘little." “Blessings brighten as they take their flight." SAMUEL D. MILLER.

Transportation Club Decides to Visit

Ball Park In a Body.

The board of directors of the polls Transportation Club held Ing and dinner at the Hotel Severin today and decided to attend the opening boseball game a week from today in a body. F. B. Hunston was elected a director to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of M. R. Maxwell, who resigned to take a new position at Cleveland. The board of directors Inspected the new clubrooms. The club now has a membership of 346, fifty-eight new members having been added since January 1. William Thorn, president of the club, announced the appointment of an acquaintance committee composed of J. S. Hall. J. L. Keach and P. J. Birmingham. Twenty-two to Be Examined. Twenty-two applicants have signified their Intention of taking the semi-annual technical and scientific civil service examinations at the Federal building. In Indianapolis. The positions and tho number of applicants for each, follow: Assistant observer, 2; assistant photographer, 1; departmental bookkeeper, 5; clerk, Panama service, 3; electrician. 1; engineer, Indian service, 1; library assistant, 1; scientific assistant. 4; teacher, Indian service, 3; trained nurse, Indian

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Small Fire in Terre Haute House. [Special to The Indianapolis News] TERRE HAUTE. Ind., April ll.-A fire that originated from an unknown cause in the cupola over the elevator shaft at the Terre Haute House today threatened to become serious for a short time. House employes were able to keep the fire under control until the arrival of the fire department, which soon put out the flame*. It was the first practical demonstration of the new $9,000 aerial truck and It proved its value. The damage was slight. Leases Factory for Vocational School. FT. WAYNE. Ind.. April ll.-The Ft. Wayne city school board has closed a lease for a large unoccupied factory building here. In which the vocational department of the public schools will be Installed. It will be prepared at once for occupancy by the students. ■ ~

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Mayor of New Albany Makes Demand on Glenn & Van Der Veer, Tax Accountants. [Special to The Indianapolis News! NEW ALBANY. Ind., April 11.- Mayor Robert W. Morris today took preliminary steps to compel Glenn & Van Der Veer, of Indianapolis, to return to the city treasury more than 310,000. which. It is asserted, was collected under an alleged contract with the county commissioners. A letter was sent to the Indianapolis firm, demanding the return of the money and a letter also was sent to C. A- SUtason, county treasurer, who also la city treasurer, directing him to make no further payments to ths firm. The mayor also instructed the city legal department to bring suit against the firm to compel the repayment of the money. The county commissioners entered Into a contract with the firm to pay It 35 per cent, of the money collected, and It is asserted the firm has received its commission. not only under the county and state tax levy, but also under the city tax levy. It also is asserted by Mayor Morris that the city council had made n« contract with the firm and had made no appropriation to pay for its services. Ferdinand P. Van Der Veer, of Glenn & Van Der Veer, tax accountants, today said that he had received a letter from the mayor of New Albany, demanding the return of money collected under a contract with the commissioners of that county. “The same point Involved,” he said, “was brought up through Injunction suits In Floyd county in 1912. At that tlms the courts ruled that the tax ferret contract made by the commissioners was valid and that the city was compelled to pay Its portion of the expense under the contracts made by the county commissioners. These cases ^ere never appealed to the higher court*.” WITNESS UNDER $5,000 BOND Ernest Watkins, Colored, Held by ths Grand Jury. Ernest Watkins, colored, was sent to Jail today by Judge James A. Collins, of the criminal court, under bond for 36.000. He Is being held by the grand jury as a witness In a case now under !nve*tigatlon, tt was reported to the court. Watkins formerly was employed at Haag’s drug store. In North Pennsylvania street Steamship Arrivals. NEW YORK, April U —Cretie, Naples via Bouton. LIVERPOOL, April 11.—Cameronta, New York; Adriatic, New York vis Halifax; Baltic, New York via Halifax; St. Louis. Ntw York.

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