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BOND REFUSES TO TEST CASE IN NEWSPAPERS City Attorney Maintains Silence Despite Criticism That His Advice Bound City to L. H. P. Purchase. REID GIVES ADVICE Declares "Certain Interests" Endeavor to Poison Public Mind Against Proposed Deal for Competitor. City Attorney Bond today still maintained his policy of silence in the face of criticisms that by acting upon his advice the city has actually been com mittM to the purchase of the electric plant of the Light, Heat and Power company, when it was generally supposed by members of the mayor's special committee, city councilmen and other citv officials that under the profoeiin?a inaugurated by the city it was optional with the city to purchase or refuse to purchase the plant any time within 120 days after the state commission had established the pur chase Drice of the privately owned Dlant. "I have nothing to say regarding this matter at this time," Mr. Bond said. ' "I do not intend to try this case in the newspapers." Reid Refuses Comment. Pettis A. Reid, president of the Elli ott-Reid' Fence company, a staunch champion of the municipal electric Dlant and a member of the mayor's special citizens' committee, said today that at this time he did not care to enter into a detailed discussion of the circumstances relating to the city's efforts to purchase the competing electnic plant. He did say, however, that in his opinion "certain interests are now trying to poison the public mind against the proposed purchase of the Light, Heat and Power company's electric plant." "I still think that the proper course for the city to pursue is to continue its endeavors to eliminate local competition in the electric service business, and I endorse the action the city has taken to date." Mr. Reid continued. "I am no lawyer but I do not subscribe to the views of the representatives of the Light, Heat and Power company that, the city, by ffllhi Its oronderanation proceedings, has irrevocably obligated Itself to the purchase of the company's . plant It is my opinion. that-fter the state commission has established a price for this plant the city then has 120 days in which to accept or, in the event the price is fixed at such a figure that it cannot finance the deal, reject the purchase plan. As far as the proposal made by the Light, Heat and Power company for the leasing of the municipal plant . all that I can say is that it is preposterous." Mayor Robbins made the statement that he still desired to have the city purchase the competing electric plant and he said that he was confident that if the purchase plan was referred to Continued On Page Ten. LONDON CLAIMS GERMANY WILL JUSTIFYSTAND Kaiser to Put Full Responsi bility for Heavy Loss of Life on England and Unit ed States. LONDON', May 18. That both the United States and England were re sponsible for the Lusitania disaster will be the assertion of Germany in her reply to the note of President Wilson, according to a dispatch received today by the Exchange Telegraph company The dispatch states that the reply to the American note will be sent Thursday, and that it will place full responsibility for the heavy loss of life upon the American government as well as on Great Britain. Justifies Submarine Act. The reply, the dispatch adds, will contain an emphatic declaration that Germany is to continue her submarine warfare. The English government is watching the German-American developments closely. While none of the chief of ficials will consent tr be quoted, there is apparent a strong belief that the optimism reported to be prevailing in Washington is entirely misplaced, and mat uermany win make no conces sions whatever. Contents of Note. "It Is learned that the German re ply to the American note will be sent Thursday. The reply justifies. the attack upon the Lusitania on the ground that the captain of the submarine re ports that he fired only one torpedo, and that the second explosion on the Lusitania was due to munitions the vessels was carrying. The submarine, according to its captain, discharged the torpedo in such a way that the Lusitania would not have sunk if she had not been carrying explosives. "Girmany throws the responsibility for the disaster upon England and America, holding that America permitted the embarkation of passengers on board a vessel loaded with explosives. "The note will conclude by saying that Germany will continue her submarine warfare, but expressing at the same time the hope that America will mot fail to understand the necessity under which Germany is compelled to do so."

COMMITTEE MEMBERS SEE

FINALITY OF After carefully studying the argu ments advanced by the representatives of the Light, Heat and Power company, that the city has actually purchased the plant of that company, the majority of Commercial club members who attended the meeting last Saturday night are quite convinced that the company's contention has been well taken. They interpret the wording of the resolution passed by council, instructing the municipal authorities to proceed to acquire the competing electric plant, a virtual exercise of the option conferred upon the city by the state utilities law for the purchase of the competing plant. Cite Option Clause. Section two of this resolution reads: "Be it further resolved, That the board of public works and the city attorney of this city are hereby authorized and instructed to proceed promptly and as by law provided to carry into full force and effect the provisions of this resolution so that the city of Richmond shall at an early date acquire all the property of the Richmond Light, Heat and Power company within such city and the vicinity thereof that is used and useful in producing, transmitting and serving electric current." "I would also interpret the wording of the condemnation proceedings drafted by City Attorney Bond and filed with the commission as an an nouncement of the city's definite de

BRITISH CABINET TORN BY INTERNAL WRANGLE

LONDON, May 18. For the first time since the war began, dissension has broken out in the British cabinet. Differences have arisen between Winston Spencer Churchill, first lord of the admiralty, and Baron Fisher, first sea lord of the admiralty, over Great Britain's naval policy. It was reported today that Baron Fisher would resign. Underlying these differences is tne sentiment that the loss of the Lusitania through inadequate naval pro tection had something to do with the clash. However, the real causes are GREAT BRITAIN SENDS CALL FOR 300,000 MEN LONDON, May 18. Great Britain's hope that the war would be closed speedily was blasted by members of the cabinet today. In the upper branch of parliament, Lord Kitchner, secretary of state for war, called for 300,000 more recruits while Premier Asquith in the house admitted that the government contemplated the possibility of a long war and was taking steps to meet any emergency. In both houses the government -was questioned as to the ammunition resources. Lord Kitchner expressed confidence that the supply would be sufficient in the very near future. In the Commons the premier refused to give any detailed information stating that any discussion would be inopportune and hazardous to the strategical situation, but said opportunity would be offered hereafter. The government had contemplated the possibility of a long war and had taken steps to husband the resources to meet any emergency. WARREN GRUBBS HERE ON WAY FROM MEXICO TO HIS NEW POSITION Warren Grubbs. formerly a Rich mond resident and for the last three years purchasing agent and storekeep er for the Madera Lumber company, with offices in Madera, state of Chi huahua. Mexico, about two hundred miles south of El Paso, Texas, is visiting John F. Miller and other relatives in this city for a few days. Mr. Grubbs has been transferred by the management to a position with a branch office of the company in Asheville, N. C, and is now on his way to that city. The unceasing revolutions in Mexico paralyzed the business of the concern for some time but with the occupancy of the territory by Villa's troops operation has been resumed by the mills and business is progressing to some extent. Mr. Grubbs was accompanied to Richmond by his wife. WeatherForecast For Indiana: Rain tonight and Wednesday. Temperature. Noon 59 Yesterday. Maximum i 51 Minimum 37 For Indiana Rain tonight or Wednesday. GENERAL CONDITIONS The crest of the cool wave passed Richmond at midnight. A storm of great size is now central over the middle west and is moving rapidly eastward and will cause unsettled weather during the next 26 hours with general rains.

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CITY'S ACT cision to exercise its option to purchase," said one business man today. "Instead of setting forth in this petition that the city would deBire to have the commission appraise the electric plant of the Light, Heat and Power company to establish a selling price so the city could consider the desirability of taking over the plant through condemnation proceedings, the commission is informed in Section Pour of the condemnation proceedings States Definite Purpose. " 'That the common council of the city of Richmond, Indiana, by a resolution duly and legally passed an approved on the 19th day of April, 1915, in accordance with all lawful requirements, deems that good business judgment requires and present urgent publie necessity demands that said city acquire, as soon as practicable, all the property of the Richmond Light, Heat and Power company within said city and the vicinity thereof that is used and useful in producing, transmitting and serving electric current, a duly certified copy of which resolution is hereunto attached, marked 'Exhibit A' and made a part thereof." " Believing that the city has now actually exercised its option. to purchase the L., H. and P. plant, a number of business men and attorneys are also convinced that the city can only withdraw its proceedings now by obtaining the Light, Heat and Power company's consent to such action. unknown, but it has been known for some time that the admiralty officials were not in agreement. Both King George and Premier Asquith have intervened in an effort to reconcile the admiralty heads, but without success, and Baron Fisher is remaining away from the admiralty offices. Reports have been current that the squabble may lead into the entrance of Unionists into the cabinet, thus bringing about a coalition ministry, and that Mr. Churchill will be given another post. FORD FIRM GAAR-SCOTT PLAUT Tells Haas New Indianapolis Branch Provides Ample Facilities for State. Persistent rumors that the National Automatic Tool company has been trying to purchase part of the M. Rum ely Gaar-Scott plant, and that negotiations were held up pending a similar deal on the part of the Ford Motor Car company, were denied today by Mr. Bockhoff. "It's a joke," said the owner of the Automatic Tool Works. "We have leased a small part of the plant for an assembling room. If we want to enlarge our plant, we have six and two-third acres here and we would not spread our business out by purchasing the Gaar-Scott building. E. M. Haas, secretary of the Commercial club, said an effort would be made to have the Gaar-Scott .buildings occupied by some thriving industry. He wrote to the Ford Motor company asking that the plant be taken Into consideration if any extensions were planned. The Ford company replied that ample facilities for the business of this locality have already been secured in Indianapolis, where a Ford assembling plant was opened recently, and that the Ford company could not possibly make use of the Rumely buildings. The representative making the reply thanked the club for calling attention to the available plant. NEW PARIS TRUCK INJURES PASSENGER When the New aPris automobile transfer truck was en route to Richmond this afternoon the driver drove to the edge of the road near a bridge located close to the W. I. White farm, to permit an automobile to pass. One of the wheels of the truck went off the road, throwing out Lawrence Melody of New Paris, slightly injuring him. The truck did not overturn and was not damaged. Melody was the only occupant of the hack who was injured. One of . his. shoulders was painfully bruised and sprained. RESENTS GALLING GIRL A "CHICKEN" "George "Stites hit me with a flat iron after I had resented his calling my girl a 'chicken.' That is something I won't stand for," Irving Sears, speak ing a high, feminine voice, informed Prosecutor Reller. stites had been arrested on a charge of assault and battery. The charge was dismissed when Sears said he did not desire to prosecute the case and would be satisfied if Stites apologized. This Stites did. Stites has been courting the mother of Sears' sweetheart. Stites was told to keep away from the woman's house in the future, which occasioned a strenuous protest on the part of the woman,

TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 18, 1915.

RUMELY PLANT ASKS RELEASE FROM RECEIVER Sales Manager Davis Predicts Events of Great Importance to Local Branch at Early Date. SALES GET BETTER Shipments in Few Days Will Equal Entire Output of 1913, Which Indicate Good Prospects. Declining to give details or make public anything in connection with the subject, . M. R. Davis, sales manager for the Richmond branch of the M, Rumely company, declared this morn ing that chancres of great importance to the factory would be announced within the next two months. WHhin the next sixty days, surplus stock now in the warehouse of the local branch of the company, will be sold at the aggregate sum of $20,000. This compares well, Mr. Davis said with the total sales of 1913 which were only $29,000. During the first quarter of 1915 fifty more carloads of stock have .been sold than during the last year when two trainloads of fifty carloads each wore sold. It is believed by the sales manager that the receiver for the M. Rumely company will be discharged by Judge Anderson of Indianapolis, in compliance with the petition, sometime in June. Makes Big Shipment. According to a statement issued by the company's representative a mammoth shipment of Rumely machinery left Chicago on May 17, for Oklahoma and Texas valued at $100,000, each car representing value of $2,000. The factories of the Rumely company at Richmond, Battle Creek and Laporte contributed with stock to this shipment which proves, in the opinion of the management, the faith the farmer has in th ereliability of Rumely Pr$HCai JMUL also gives tangible evidence of the likelihood of a bumper crop. Every machine contained in the assignment was sold before leav'ling- for ttsdetinaUon.t -f v -w- , fThe train was mad into a "special" and will make stops. at various sta tions along the way -where the people will be given an opportunity , to view the machinery. Souvenirs and literature will be distributed. The "special" train is the -first of three big shipments. Another shipment to Kansas and the west will be for warded soon and in June the third assignment will be distributed in the northwest. HITS YOUNGER VILLA EL PASO, May 18. General Anto nio "Villa, brother of the northern Mexico leader, was shot through the head and probably fatally wounded, and seven other Mexican oficers were killed as the result of a political dispute in Chihuahua. According to a report received here today General Villa's chances for recovery are slight. FOX CALLS VENIRE FOR THOMAS JURY A special venire of twenty-five names " was ordered today by Judge Fox for the selection of a jury in the trial of Anderson Thomas, Cincinnati street car conductor, who is accused of the murder of Louis Rader of Union county at Liberty August 2, 1914. Who will preside in the case is undecided. Judge Fox is handling part of the court matter but is not in good physical condition. Judge Comstock. appointed special judge recently, is handling most of the court work and unless Judge Fox improves in condition tomorrow, he will turn the Thomas case over to Judge Comstock Thursday. SEWING SOCIETY HOLDS GATHERING NEW PARIS, Ohio, May 18. The B. G. I. C, a club composed of young women who meet to spend the evening with sewing, held their regular May meeting with Misses Carolyn and Ethel Davis Friday evening at their pretty country home east of town. The usual season with needlework was spent after which refreshments of icecream and' cake were-served to the following: Misses - Elma Horner, of Richmond, Mary and Gertrude Hawley, Wanda King, Fannie Penland, Henrietta .Shinkle, Lydia Grey, Bessie Fitzwater and Irene Timmons. CHASE TRANSYLVANIA GLASGOW, May 18. Although the Anchor liner Transylvania, which has just arrived from New York with war munitions, was convoyed part of the way along the coast by a warship, it was learned today that she narrowly escaped the fate of the Lusitania. "The submarine was seen about 6 o'clock Sunday evening," said Dr. Simpson, of Ottawa, who was one of the passengers. "Several persons distinctly saw the periscope, among them j being the ship's chief engineer."

WILSON SPURNS

SUBTERFUGES IN POSSIBLE REPLY President Will be Satisfied Only With Answer Accepting Principles of Humanity and Law. WAITING FOR REPLY Germany Expected to Ask Separation of Ships Carrying Passengers and Contraband on High Seas. BY THEODORE TILLER, Staff Correspondent of the International News Service. WASHINGTON. May 18. Interest of Washington officialdom today continued to be centered on the probable counter proposals the German government will make in reply to President Wilson's note on the sinking of the Lusitania. The outstanding feature of the views as privately expressed by those close to the administration seems to be that this government will not be satisfied with an suggestion from Germany that falls short of the acceptance of the principles of humanity and law as set forth in the president's note. Speech Answers Suggestion. This view was based largely on President Wilson's speech in New York yesterday, when the chief executive set up- a high standard of moral policy for this country. The speech was viewed here as an indirect an swer to suggestions of a bargain with Germany. There was a strong belief among officials, however, that while the i thought of arbitration might not be entertained, an agreement might be reached should Germany admit the legality and justice of the American argument and describe her submarine acts merely as reprisals of war. This, it was believed, might open the way for a temporary agreement that the belligerents refrain from carrying contrabands on passenger ships or give assurance that merchant vessels carrying passengers would not arm or resist capture at the hands of submarines. Still Held Accountable. . lnutfce event jof such, an iRderstandlak.s however, the American government would in no manner recede from its original position that the German government must - bV h eld" to "strict accountability;' and, that the right of Americans .to travel -when and where they please, must remain unabridged. One 6f the proposals expected from Germany is that the kaiser would agree to safeguard American lives, but without interference with the originally announced submarine warfare. It is not. believed this government will be satisfied with a mere promise of future carefulness on Germany's part, but will insist that Germany recognize that the attitude taken by the United States is just and its principle one that the German government hereafter should observe. German Proposals. Among the German proposals expected are the following: "That the United States compel a separation of passenger carrying and contraband carrying ships on the high seas. "That she obtain concession from Great , Britain in that nation's foodstuff war on Germany. 'That the submarine warfare of the kaiser cease while the United States is negotiating with Great Britain; and finally, "That the matter of reparation ia the Lusitania tragedy be submitted to arbitration." GERMANIC ALLIES LAUNCH NEW DRIVE VIENNA. May 18. While artillery is pounding away at Przemsyl, combined forces have launched a drive in southwestern Poland that has carried the forty miles toward the northeast from the Nieda river. The Russians have retreated to Opataw, which is now being shelled by the Teuton allies. In their pursuit of the retiring Russians the Austrians captured more thap seven thousand prisoners. GERMANY'S LOSS HEAVY. PARIS, May 18. Heavy losses were inflicted by the allies before the Germans' withdrew to the eastern bank of the Yser canal. According to an official communication received by the war office two thousand Germans were killed by the bombardment. North of Arras the Germans are still trying to gain some of the ground lost to the French. The counter assaults of the Teutonic troops are described as violent. RUNS AGAINST CURB TO AVOID COLLISION To avoid hitting a small boy on a bicycle, -Will B. Martin, a merchant, drove his machine into the curb on the south side of Main street between Third and Fourth streets yesterday afternoon. Mr. Martin was running east on the hili when the boy an the bicycle lost control and ran in the path of the machine. To stop it quickly enough to avoid hitting the boy, it was turned toward the sidewalk. Two wheels, the front and rear wheels on the right side were completely smashed. No one was injured. The boy's name was not learned.

ITALY WAITS FOB FOBtlAL DECLARATION OF STRIFE

THAW TRANSFERRED TO LUDLOW STATION NEW YORK, May 18 Harry K. Thaw was paroled today in the custody of Sheriff Griffenhagen and was taken from the Tombs to the Ludlow street jail. The change means that Thaw will not be confined with criminals, but with persons who have violated some civil law. Justice Hendrick'8 made this ruling today. John D. Stanchfield, Thaw's counsel, made the request for the transfer, claiming that Thaw had contracted rheumatism and a cold in the Tombs. MENTION U. S. TO KEEP ITALY OUTJIFSTRIFE Italian and Austrian Ambassadors Call on Bryan Giving Rise to Rumor of Peace Move. WASHINGTON, May lg Di Celleri, the Italian ambassador, called at the state department today and talked to Secretary Bryan following which a report became current that the United Stateshad offered its services in an attempt to settle the differences between Austria and Italy. His call followed that of the Austrian ambas sador late yesterday. Silence was maintained regarding the visit, all interested saying hey were pledged to secrecy. Ambassador Di Celleri would not deny the report. A number of other diplomats were received by Secretary Bryan in the time usually devoted to the cabinet meeting. They called at the suggestion of the department, and this gave rise to the rumor that a move to restore peace in Europe was under discussion. The minister from the Netherlands was the first to call. He was followed by the Italian ambassador. Then the consellor of the Swiss legation was received. " He was followed by the Chinese minister. . , NICHOLAS OBSERVES BIRTHDAY AND ARMY WINS NEW VICTORY PETROGRAD, May 18. Emperor Nicholas' birthday is being celebrated throughout the Russian empire today. Enthusiasm was added to the celebrations by the latest reports from the front, which state that the AustroGerman attacks are being checked all along the battle line from the Baltic provinces and that at several points the Russians are gaining ground. The following statement was issued at the war office: "Since the morning of May 16, the battle in the Sbavli region have continued to develop favorably for us. Our troops, hav ing crossed the Dubissa river, attacked the Germans and gain ed possession of their trenches captured eight guns. We "Between the Pilica and the upper! course of the Vistula hostile columns j pursued our troops, who moved to a ) new front near Ghelneff. j "On the San there has been a vio-j lent artillery battle from the mouth of the wislok as far as Przemysl. In the direction of Stryj and Dolina thej enemy delivered fruitless attacks! against the front which we recently occupied and he suffered heavy losses." FOUNTAIN CITY JOINS OLD TRAILS MOVEMENT New Garden township will be organized '.:,' .V evening at a meeting held at Fountain City by the Old Trails' road boosters. The meeting has been called by Township Trustee Reynolds. Persons in Fountain City are anxious to see the National road

taken over by the government and j This will le an important meeting made a national highway and they will i of church workers in the Richmond support the movement that has been district as it will be the first opporstarted in Wayne county to. bring tunity the new superintendent has had

about the step. WILSON REVIEWS GATHERED IN NEW YORK, May 18. More than a million persons lined the Hudson river and occupied places of vantage on the tops of high buildings today as President Wilson and New York city bade farewell 'to the greatest American fleet that has ever gathered for a presidential review. Weather conditions were ideal. President Wilson reviewed the fleet from the naval yacht Mayflower near the Statute of Liberty. As each battleship passed the yacht it fired a salute of twentyone guns from its three-inch pieces. In all 336 saluting shots were fired from six battleships. In the harbor tugs and other steamships shrieked a frantic good-bye from whistles and syrons, and on shore cheers rang out in salvoes as the great ships, led by

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ARMY AND NAVY EXPECT ORDERS TO BEGIN WAR Leader of Neutrals Leaves Rome and Pro-War Mobs Demand Struggle With Austria. ALL ITALY AROUSED Crowds Assemble and Cheer Speeches Asking King to Plunge Country Into Throes of Conflict. ROME, May 18. Mobilization has virtually begun. The offices of the ministeries of war and marine were open all night, the clerks and minor officials working in relays on the preparations for war with Austria. Cots were placed in all departments early today. There will be no suspension in the labor until the Italian army is in the field and the navy off to battle. A strange calmness settled over the city today. It was apparent that all believed the die had been cast and that only the formal declaration of war was necessary. Apparently abandoning all hope of preventing war between Italy and her former allies, Austria and Germany. ex-Premier Gilotti left Rome early today. Lacking a leader, the Neutralists are expected to make no fight when parliament re-convenes. Mobs Yell for War. Other advocates of neutrality have gone into hiding because of hostile demonstrations made against them by pro-war mobs. Threats have been made to burn the Austrian embassy, which is now guarded both night and day. Clashes between Interventionist and Neutralist . mobs occurred in several cities Monday, but the overwhelming sentiment here seems to be in favor of war. ." " . ,A mass meeting, urging Italy's participation in the war was held in the capital square. It was attended by 75,000 persons who cheered every refence made to war by the speakers, who included the mayor of Rome and Prince Colonna. Oppose Austria. At Milan fifty thousand men and women marched through the streets Monday crying "Down With .Austria" and "Long Live Trieste." At Genoa an equal number proceeded to the city hall and holsted tne ,ta,jan f, manding imminent intervention. Anti-war demonstrations were made In Southern Italy. At Palerno. Neutralists attacked the cavalry called out to keep order. The cavalry charged, killing one man. The general committee of the Socialist party met at Bologna and adopted resolutions against war. Disorder occurred during the night at Faenza. where farmers opposed to war attacked a number of men advocating war and killed two of them. A general strike has been called at Tuj rin in protest against the killing of a student in a war.riot. CONSIDER RELATIONS OF CLERGY TO LAITY Relations of ministers and laymen will be discussed at the annual district meeting of Methodist pastors and stewards which will be held at the First Methodist church. May 25. begin ning at id ociock. "ine Preacner a Big Brother to the Layman." will be discussed by Rev. Harry C. Harman. ' The other side of the question. "The j Layman a Big Brother to the Preachj er." will be the subject of Dr. D. W. j Stevenson. j Rev. Somerville Light, district su- : perintendent will preside at the : sessions which close at 4 o'clock. I Women of the Fist Methodist church ! will serve luncheon at ,the church at ! the noon hour. i to enunciate his plans. MIGHTY SHIPS NEW YORK HARBOR the Wyoming, steaming at fourteen knots, passed out to sea at 10:45 a. m. to engage in practice up and down the coast for two weeks. It was a sight to cause thrills as the mighty fleet of giants steamed in perfect alignment down the bay, the long black muzzles of the guns looming from the turrets beneath the Stars -and Stripes. Precautions had been taken to avoid accidents in the Hudson river. All river craft had to keep clear of the main channel. President Wilson spenf the night on the Mayflower., Just aft- -er the Mayflower took her position the Dolphin bearing: government officials and members of familyies of officers anchored just south of her. The review came to a close at noon. .-