Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 40, Number 140, 24 April 1915 — Page 1

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GRAY REVEALS MEANS TO FIRE POLITICAL FOES Representative in District Probes Affiliations of Rural Carriers During Recent "Gumshoe" Expedition.

DEMOCRAT EXPLAINS Greenfield Newspaper Says Congressman Issues Invetructions Gray Opposes - Civil Service Regulations. "Mind your step and follow the rules and regulations to the very letter. If you don't maybe somebody will find a loophole in the civil service code big enough to shove you out of the f service." This advice was given not so very long ago to, a rural mail carrier working out of one of the post offices in Wayne county, who has been a lifelong Republican, by a former Republican district chairman and one of the best known politicians in the state. Although he addressed this remark in a Joking way Republican rural carriers In Wayne county, who outnumber their Democratic brethern about three to one, are taking it very seriously and apparently they are justified in doing so. It has just been ascertained that Representative Finly Gray's recent gumshoe trip over the Sixth district was for the purpose of investigating the political inclinations of those men who are employed by Uncle Sam to distribute mail through the rural districts. Paper Explains Trip. One of the district newspapers which has always been a loyal supporter of Mr. Gray is the Greenfield Democrat. Concerning the deep interest he is now taking in the rural mail carriers l it has the following to say: "Mr. Gray became thoroughly satisfied that the rank and file of Democracy are up in arms concerning the rural route carriers, and he gave instructions and showed the way to get rid of some of the Republican brethern. It is now up to those instructed to do this. Will they do it?" The fajt that during bis four years in congress he has never been able to parcel out the rural carrier jobs to his henchmen has always been a sore trial" to" Mr 'Grayr' Nbwh6 Is convinced, it has been whispered about, that the future of his political career depends upon his ability to bolster up the strength of his political machine by supplanting Republican rural carriers with personally selected Democratic patriots. Politicians are recalling the fact that during the last session of congress Mr. Griy was one of the most active supi-: rs of a bill which, had it passed, v ". have sounded the doom of the civil service. He is frankly and outspokenly an advocte of the spoils system. LODGE VOTES SPACE FOR REST STATIONS To vote formal consent to the city to construct a public comfort station at Eighth and Main streets, a meeting of the Odd Fellows' Building association will be held within a few day, L. A. Handley, the secretary, said today. "We feel that the Odd Fellows' building is a public building in a way," Mr. Handley said. "It is the property of the Odd Fellows, but they are public spirited citizens, and I believe there is no doubt but that favorable action will be taken to the city's request for pace if it is necessary in the construction of a public comfort station. "The narrow space between the interurban tracks and the sidewalk is the only interfering element. Because of the weight of the cars it will be necessary to make the plans fit within the distance of the sidewalk." "F FUND APPEAL FALLS $460 SHORT The total amount subscribed during the three days' campaign by officials of the Y. M. C. A. to meet the deficit of $3,000 was $2,540, Secretary Learner said today. Though the campaign closed last night, efforts will be continued to be made to obtain the balance needed to meet the discrepancy. The remaining $460 it is hoped will be secured from persons who during the campaign were out of the city, and could not be interviewed. LECTURER SPEAKS Members of the colored K. of P. lodge in Richmond are looking forward to the lecture of Prof. Hough, grand lodge lecturer, who will speak at the hall, 156 Fort Wayne avenue, at 8 o'clock Tuesday night. He will speak on the "Good of the Order." CAMARCO TRIAL SET May 20 was fixed as the date of the rial of Gaitano Camarco, indicted for he murder of Antonio Lapenna, when Prosecutor Reller asked Judge Fox in he circuit court to dispose of the Italian case. The case probably will be one of the most difficult handled in the Wayne circuit court for some time. The principal witnesses are Italians. Arrangements will be made 10 secure competent and unprejudiced Ijerpretors.

DISPUTE WITH BOSS BRINGS STIFF FINE

A dispute over a difference of 50 cents in what Lee Newton thought should be paid him and what his employers paid him, resulted in Newton being fined $25 and costs in circuit court today. Newton was charge with drawing a deadly weapon on Harry Ginn, who was a boss at the Lackey sales barn in Cambridge City during the March sales. Newton's father came here from Cambridge City to day and said he would interceded for his son. He did not make any plea, however, but said he would pay the fine. Judge Fox did not impose a jail sentence. SOBBING TRUANT HATES FIGURES, HE TELLSJOURT Glen Beach, 12, Promises to Attend School After Drying Tears With Principal's Handkerchief. Glen Beach, twelve years old, son of Alonzo Beach, a railroad brakeman, was described in city court this morning by the school attendance officer, George Bishop, as being a "confirmed truant." Glen, seated at his father's side, tried to be real brave and keep a stiff upper lip in the face of the imposing array of stern looking officials, the mayor, the prosecuting attorney, the attendance officer, School Superintendent Giles, Miss Marchant, . principal of Starr school and his teacLer, Miss Lucille Mayr, but of course there is a limit to what a boy twelve years old can do, and it was not very surprising that he finally had to borrow Miss Marchant's handkerchief to blot the tears that insisted on welling from his big blue eyes. Returns Handkerchief. After Glen had solemnly sworn to be a punctual attendant at Starr school in the future, much as he hates the dry old text books, he politely offered to return the very useful handkerchief to Miss Marchant, but she told him he could have it. Young Beach played hookey twelve days the first term of the school' year, and this term he has not been inside the school since March 29. Notices galore have been served on his father and . he has done his best to compel the youngster to attend school but without much success. "He would always tell me that he had been to school, and I have Just learned that he has not been attending since the last of March," Mr. Beach said. Mr. Beach had been arraigned on a charge of failure to have his offspring acquire an education. The charge was dismissed with the warning that if Glen played hookey in the future a fine would be imposed. "I don't like school," sobbed Glen as he sat in the large witness chair in front of the judge. "Why not?" asked the court. He Hates 'Rithmetic. " 'Cause I hate 'rithmetic," the small witness answered. Everybody kept their faces straight except two amused reporters. "Honest, though," he continued. "I am going to school all the time after this, 'cept when I'm sick." So great has Glen's opposition to the upon him that he is now about two upon hi mthat he is now about two grades behind in his school work. He is a bright looking little chap and his teacher said he was a nice, well-behaved boy in school, albeit he has never taken any interest in his studies. Glen prefers to play about town and loaf in a blacksmith shop. DRIVES FIRST WELL ON MORTON GROUND The first driven well is being attempted in Morton park. James A. Carr, who is building a cottage on the north side of Morton lake, will have his source of water from the vein which is believed to flow over a strata of rock twenty-five feet below the top of the blutf, and fifteen feet above lake level. At fifteen feet no water had been struck. Because of the nature of the soil, which is largely rough gravel, It is impossible to proceed at a rapid rate. Mr. Carr said he would encase the top of the pipe with a small shed in which there will be an electric pump. Mr. Carr's cottage is progressing rapidly. It is said S. E. Swayne and William Dudley Foulke, who own lots adjoining, expect to build this year. GIRLS LEARN ART OF MAKING BEDS Interesting programs marked the meetings of both boys' and girls' clubs this week. The girls of Miss Larsh's room entertained those of all other rooms in the chapel. For their program they had a demonstration from Mrs. Linton, visiting nurse, on badmaking. The proper mode of making beds for both invalids and well persons were shown. The boys from the assembly rooms of Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Walker and Mr. Hybarger met in room 10 and had a program of musical and literary numbers. SUES TO RECOVER COW. Replevin suit to recover "one light colored Jersey milch cow with dark spots, in age about eight years and weighing 1,000 pounds or thereabouts," was entered in circuit court today by Floyd S. Cook against Ray Earton. Cook asks $100 damages for the retention of the cow.

RAPER SHOOTS AT FINE COW; THIEVES FLEE Robbers Get $20 From Desk on Second Trip to Farmer's Home in Last Five Months.

Li. E. Raper, a farmer living south of Richmond on the Wernle road, today realizes the importance of keeping doors and windows of his home locked and the necessity of improving his marksmanship. For the second time in four months robbers raided the Raper home last night, securing $20 which had been left in a desk in the living room. They entered by the front door, left unlocked last night for the first time since the robbery last December, a few days after Christmas. As the two thieves were leaving the house last night Mrs. Raper's mother was aroused. Looking out of the window she saw the men cross the garden. She then aroused her son-in-law. Raper seized his revolver and rushed out of the house. Making out a dim, moving object he opened fire. After he had shot six times Raper discovered that he had been directing his fire at the best milkproducing cow in his herd. Cow Stands. Still. "I certainly must be an awfully poor shot," Raper confessed to the police. "I didn't even come close to hitting the cow, and she was not worried enough to run away. "Ever since the first robbery," Mrs. Raper said today, "my husband has been taking his money to bed every night. Last night he decided it would be safe to leave it in the desk. He locked the desk, however, and took the key upstairs with him. We also forgot to lock the front dcor. The burglars apparently had a key which would open the desk, because it was not necessary for them to pry open the lock. They didn't take anything except the money." Mrs. Raper stated that last December burglars entered their home the same way as they did last night. The found $40 in the desk and got away with it without arousing any member of the household. The police believe that the two crimes were committeed by the same people, who are not only acquainted with the Rapers, but are also familiar with conditions at the Raper home. UTILITY COMMITTEE CALLED BY SEIDEL f . .'! A meeting of the public service corporation committee of the Commercial club has been called by Chairman George Seidel for Monday night at 7:30 o'clock, according to notices sent out to members today by Secretary Haas. The purpose of the meeting is to take up the advisability of the city purchasing the plant of the Light, Heat and Power company "as outlined by Chairman Seidel recently. It will be the first meeting the committee has held. The members of the committee are George Seidel, W. K. Bradbury, E. H. Harris, Elbert Russell, Omar Hollingsworth, S. W. Hayes, S. C. Markley, Thomas Tar kelson and G. O. Ballinger. OLD TRAILS SOCIETY BANQUETS TUESDAY At a supper Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock in the Y. M. C. A. members of the Wayne County branch of the National Old Trails association will adopt a constitution and by-laws. Committee members have been in touch with small towns along the National road in the county and will have reports to make on the interviews with their commercial organization's. The purpose of the meeting is to advance a steap in the organization of a county association which will promote a July Fourth celebration for the entire county to stimulate interest in the movement to have the National road and western trails made an ocean to ocean highway. LINDLEY TAKES SEAT Prof. Harlow Lindley of Earlham college was seated yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock as president of the commission appointed recently by Governor Ralston to prepare for the centennial celebration in 1916. The meeting yesterday at Indianapolis was the organization meeting of the commission. It was called by the governor to make preliminary plans for the appointment of committees to work out the centennial celebration.

ROOSEVELT SURE OF "COME BACK" AS SENSATIONAL SUIT PROCEEDS

SYRACUSE. N. Y., April 24. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt today felt that he had "come back," and his adherents agree with him. None of the principals in the BarnesRoosevelt imbroglio were in town today bue Colonel Roosevelt, and he was incommunicado. So the onlookers on the sensational 550,000 libel suit were still in doubt whether the colonel had put his opponents into a blue funk or or was to be led into a blind alley, a sheep bound for the shambles. Barnes Holds Back. Roosevelt's followers appeared confident, tl was hinted that Barnes has a submarine attack, however, aimed at the ex-presidemt, and is saving his

NEVER OSCULATED! COLLEGE STUDENTS LIE TO FACULTY

PRINCTON, N. J., April 24. Twenty-two per cent of the seniors of Princeton university, when class statistics were taken, declared they had never been kissed. Some of these "never wanted to," a few refrained from "lack of material," two or three had "hygienic reasons" and about as many were "watchfully waiting." Nine per cent of the students considered osculation morally wrong. PASTORS PRAISE DURHAM'S WORK DURING CANVASS Ministers Predict Better Religious Spirit for Richmond as Result of Home Visitation Move. Pastors of all faiths are unanimous in their statements as to the great good already accomplished by the home visitation movement. Following the brief testimonials: Father Frank A. Roell, St. Andrew's I can not but admire the thoroughness of Mr. Durham's work and the spirit of entire fairness that pervaded it, every denomination coming in for equal consideration. Rev. J. J. Rae, First Presbyterian I appreciate Mr. Durham as a Christian man, the successful work he did in Richmond and the harmony for which he was responsible in the visitation campaign. Rev. H. S. James, United Brethren The visitation was most fairly and satisfactorily conducted and undoubtedly much good will result for Richmond. Rev. U. S. A. Bridge, Grace M. E. I am more than favorably impressed with the results of the visitation, and want to highly commend Mr. Durham, whose efforts made the compaign successful. Rev. W. O. Stovall, First Baptist Mr. Durham's work has been remarkable for its efficiency, bringing wonderful results and the spirit of unanimity and enthusiasm has been delightful. Rev. E. G. Howard, First English Lutheran Mr. Durham was most effective in securing satisfactory re-sults in the visitation, and I think the splendid results have been "due to his excellent personal qualities. - L .'.Rey; E. E. Davis. Second -Presbyt; rfan Much good was brought to Richmond, I am sure, through the visitation and it was successful to a large degree because of the statesmanlike manner with which Mr. Durham conducted it. FIND 17 BODIES IN TEXAS DEBRIS Civic Societies in Austin Begin Relief Work Among Flood Victims. AUSTIN, April 24 Seventeen bodies have been recovered from teh debris in Austin and surrounding cities, according to the latest reports from over the flood-swept district of Texas today. Reports stated that twelve others are missing, and it was feared that further search would reveal that they were killed. No train entered or left Austin today. Many towns below Austin were menaced by the rapidly rising stream to the southward. Plans for the relief of flood sufferers in this section of Texas were started by civic organizations of Austin and other cities. More than 200 homes were swept away by the flood and hundreds of persons made homeless by the waters are dependent. CHILD FILLS MOUTH WITH CARBOLIC ACID HOLLANSBURG, O., April 24. The 2-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Verland Reid is recovering from burns she received about the mouth Thursday morning, when she lifted a bottle containing carbolic acid to her lips. That she did not swallow any of the poison probably saved her life. She found the bottle in the barn while hunting eggs with her mother and unnoticed by her parent carried it to the house, where she attempted to drink its contents. Her cries of pain were heard by her her mother and a drink of warm milk was given her. The child will recover. ammunition until he "sees the whites of his eyes." Indications were today that the trial will last longer than was thought, at least three weeks, unless Justice Andrews curtails the testimony. Colonel Roosevelt will resume the stand Monday for further cross-examination by Mr. Ivins and it is said the lawyer is not nearly through. Colonel Roosevelt went to the Ononodago hotel this morning for a conference with John M. Bowers and others of his counsel. Mr. Barnes is in Rochester with his sister, but Mr. Ivins and others of Barnes counsel were very busy in their hotel headquarters preparing further cross-examination of the colonel on Monday.

GERMANS RENEW DRIVE TO TAKE CITY OF CALAIS Hurl 500,000 Men Against British Lines in Flanders, Crossing Ypres Canal With Heavy Loss.

9,000 MEN WERE KILLED Sir French and Paris War Office Admit Retreat But Claim Teutons Unable to Hold Gain. (BULLETIN.) BERLIN, April 24 The official report from the Germa ngeneral staff states that the Allies' attempt to regain their lost ground had failed and that the Germans on the west bank of the Ypres had stormed Lizerne, which is about half a mile southwest of Steenstraate. The number of allied forces taken prisoners has been increased to 2,470 and the number of cannon captured to 35. BY HERBERT TEMPLE, European Manager of the International News Service. LONDON, April 24. German troops have renewed their drive for Calais. This is the construction placed by British military experts upon the sudden offensive of the kaiser's army In Flanders. Their assault riirortoH agains Ypres and the allies' forces on me west Dank of the Ypres canal have resulted in victorv for the tim hoimr at least. That the allies have been forced to retreat is admitted by both Field Marshal Sir John French and the Paris war office, though they attribute the Germans' success to use of the asphyxiating bombs. Heavy losses have already been inflicted upon the Germans in the fighting around Ypres. Dispatches from points south of the battle front state that fighting continues over a front of about eleven miles, but thr.t the German attack seems to be wa in!LS under the fire of the artillxy massed against them, and that tbey are being forcec' back. Lose Nine Thousand Men. A message from St. Cmer estimates that more than nine thousand casualties res"ed in the German attack In forcing a passage of the Ypres canal. The German forces that crossed to the -west bank of the canal are feeing fearfully assailed by the Belgian Troops, while east of the canal the British and French troops are advancing toward the north and northwest. The hamlet of Poelcapelle, which was occupied by advance guards of the Germans in their first plunge forward, has been recaptured by English troops. The Germans were finally driven out early this morning after they fought hand to hand with the. Enelish for fv hours. As the Germans retreated they came under the heavy fire of the French artillery to the eastward and suffered heavy losses.. 500,000 In Campaign. The German troops in Flanders now are believed to number 500,000, and more are steadily arriving. The opinion of military experts here is that the German general staff has withdrawn great forces from the eastern theatre of war and transferred them to Flanders, as recent dispatches from Berlin have reported no late levies, though they assert that there are still five million men in the empire who can be drawn if necessary. MAY ROUTE LIBERTY BELL THROUGH CITY In response to the request made by the Richmond Commercial club to have the Liberty Bell exhibited in this city while enroute to the San Francisco exposition Secretary Haas received the following letter from Mayor Blankenberg of Philadelphia to day: "The question of routing the Liberty Bell will largely be in the hands of the city council and probably will not be decided for some time. Numerous requests from all parts of the country have been received and we shall have to choose a route touching as many points as possible. Your request will be given due consideration when the mater is finally taken up." LODGE OBSERVES ITS ANNIVERSARY HAGERSTOWN, Ind., April 24. The celebration of the ninety-sixth an niversary of the I. O. O. F. lodge will be held in their lodge room Tuesday evening, April 27, at 7:30. A pro gram has been arranged for the evening's entertainment, and will be fol lowed with a dance. A cordial invt tation is extended to everybody. Mu sic by high school orchestra. GARFIELD STUDENTS PRESENT SELECTIONS The chapel program this week was given by the pupils, consisting of musical numbers. It included the following: Orchestra. Violin solo, Walter Anderson; horn solo, Paul Heironimus; orchestra. Clarinet solo, Marius Fossenkemper. Piano solo, Mary Luring. Orcestra. CHURCH TO IMPROVE HOME FOR MINISTER. The First English Lutheran church council met in regular session Thursday and voted to make an expenditure of about $300 for improvements on the parsonage of Rev. Howard. Nothing else of importance was done at the meeting.

DIVORCEE'S BEAUTY SETS COURT AGOG Pretty and well gowned. Mrs. Bessie Weiland, young wife of Charles Weiland, created a sensation when she appeared in circuit court and went through the legal proceedings necessary to secure a divorce. Mrs. Weiland, who was represented by Attorney Paul A. Beckett, said her husband had been a drinking man since she married him, and her parents were required to assist in the support of the family. The young woman caused a gasp of surprise to those unfamiliar with the case when she said she had six children. She is 25 years old, and has been married nine years. The children have since been made wards of the board of children's guardians, and Mrs. Weiland has secured employment. Weiland was not present.

WILSON KEEPS HANDS OFF OF RIGGSMATTER Controller Williams Denies Rumor of Resignation to Allow Compromise of Bank Probe. WASHINGTON. April 24. "There is not a shred of truth in the report that President Wilson has personally taken over the investigation of the Riggs bank case,' said Secretary Tumulty today. It Is also known that the president has not received any communication from southern bankers repudiating Comptroller Williams attitude in the Riggs case. It was stated that Louis D. Brandeis is still engaged in his preparation of the case and has not reported to President Wilson or any one else that the government's case is weak. "My resignation as comptroller of the currency is a matter which has never been considered said John S. Williams in denying the rumor that he is to resign so that the Riggs suit might be compromised." The comptroller added that he knows many people would be glad to have him resign, but he has- ao . present - intra tiom of Ttsi doing. CHURCHES PLAN TO FOLLOW UP RELIGIOUS DATA Citizens Represent Thirtyone Different Denominations Giving Unique Position to City. At least thirty-one different religious faiths are held by the people of Richmond, according to the latest classification made of the results of the two hours house to house canvass conducted Thursday afternoon under the auspices of the International Home Visitation committee. The denominations are: Baptists, Catholics, Christians, Episcopalians, Friends. Quakers, Jews, Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians, United Brethren, Church of God, Seventh Day Adventists, Congregationalists. Apostolic, Swedenborgan, Salvation Army, Missions, Spiritualists, Christian Scientists, Univer6alists. Unitarians, Saints. New Thought, Reformed Church, Pastor Russell, New Light, Associated Bible Student. Dunkard. Mohammedants and Infidel. The many and varied faiths given by Richmond people places the city in a osition of its own, according to J. Shreve Durham, who said that Richmond had more different denomina tional followers for its population than the majority of cities. , Plan Follow-up Work. The plans for carefully and systematically following up the work done by the eight hundred visitors are now being considered by all the leaders of religion in Richmond. All of the people who were visited during the campaign and who furnished information to the visitors will be probably seen personally by the various pastors, priests, Sunday school directors and other workers as soon as possible. The visitors who volunteered vill be re-rganized to assist the pastors of their respective churches in the task of again visiting the homes. Certain blocks will be -assigned to certain workers and the different districts will again be systematically covered. Richmond churches are expected to be crowded tomorrow. Nearly all of the people who are not connected with any church, expressed a preference when seen by the visitors and it is believed many of these as a result of the visitation will attend religious services tomorrow morning. SELECTS MRS. PILLE Laura M. Pille was the applicant chosen for the position of matron of the day nursery by the Domestic Science association committee yesterday. Mrs. Pille will be placed in charge immediately. All preparations for the. public reception Monday at the day nursery, 207 North Twelfth street, have been completed or provided for. A large attendance is expected. . The public will be permitted to inspect the nursery Monday evening.

LONTZ FAVORS LEASING CITY'S PLANTT01. H. P. Believes Consolidation of Two Electric Light Plants to Be Only Business-Like Solution.

SEES PROFITS AHEAD Fears Municipal Ownership of Both Would Make Political Plum for Party in Control. John M. Lontz, president of a manufacturing concern which is one of the largest electric power consumers In the city, and a member of the -itin committee appointed last year in an enorc 10 secure a readjustment of local electric rates, today declared the only solution of the local electrical situation was the consolidation of the two power plants. "It is a very big question and I do not care to enter Into any detailed explanation of my way of viewing the Question," Mr. Lontz said. "I know this, however, that If the two local electric plants were each owned by private corporations it would not be long before a merger was put through. Consolidation would mean the reduction of expense in every branch of the industry." Sees Profits Ahead. Mr. Lontz said if the city took over the competing nlant it could nmhahiv conduct the business more profitably man me ugnt. Meat and Power company could in the event it took over the municipal plant, as the city plant would have no taxes to pay, nor the expense for corporate officers. "On the other hand," he said, "there remains the question of whether the city could administer a half million dollar industry as efficiently and practically as a privately owned corporation. We must not lose sight of the important fact that the city plant Is In politics. Would a municipalized electric service monopoly alwavs be administered by men capable of conducting such a large business? The superintendency of this plant Is now and will continue to be a choice political plum and some time it mieht toiuJed jvejr to a man. whojs a far trv&.i,u iwciu bu ciixumi expert. . . "The only way I know of whereby tha-municlpal plant-would .always be under the management of a many thoroughly qualified for the office would be to place the appointive power in the hands of the state commission, the appointee to hold the position so lng as he performed his duties satisfactorily. The commission now has complete control of the municipal plant with this one exception. "As I said before I heartily favor consolidation of the two plans. Just how this consolidation should be effected is what our citizens must seriously consider. Right now I believe the best policy to pursue would be to lease the municipal plant to the competing company. MILBURN ASKS REDMAN OUSTER INDIANAPOLIS, April 24. Richard M. Milburn. attorney general of Indiana, today filed impeachment proceedings in the Indiana supreme court against Judge Eli Redman of Terre Haute, now serving five years' sentence in Leavenworth prison In connection with the Terre Haute election conspiracy case. Mr. Milburn cities the proceedings in the federal court which convicted Redman, and asks his removal as Judge of the Vigo county circuit court. It is said that Judge Redman will coneste the ouster proceedings. ADVOCATES DRY ZONE CHICAGO. April 24 A five mile dry zone about the United States naval training station at Lake Bluff, 111., to being urged by Secretary of the Navy Daniels. W. A. Moffett, commander of the station, who appeared before a legislative committee and urged the enactment of a law containing that provision, stated that he was acting under instructions from the cabinet member. The present law prohibits the sale of liquor within one and oneeighth miles. The proposed five mile limit would make the cities of Waukegan and North Chicago dry. ACREAGE OF WHEAT ON INCREASE IN U. S. WASHINGTON. April 24. The great demand for wheat, because of the war, resulted in an increase in the world wheat acreage for 1915. the department of agriculture has announced in its "farmers' bulletin." This applies to winter wheat sowings, as little change in the total spring wheat acreage has been indicated because of a probable reduction of about 15 per cent in Russia. WeatherForecast

FOR INDIANA Generally fair tonight and Sunday; not much change in temperature. Temperature. Noon - SI YesterdayMaximum SI Minimum St, 7 7