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BAVIS FAVORS OQtJD RETIREMENT; SEES BETTER CREDIT FOR GITY; CUTTING DOWN OF TAK RATE

wesldent Bavis of the board of public works today began work on a report to be submitted to council Monday evening regarding the proposal of the Second National bank to sell . to the city 1139,000 municipal plant construction bonds which do not mature until 1927. President Bavis will advise the acceptance of this proposal, but he was not prepared today to state what plan he would recommend 'for the retirement of the construction bonds. "I have talked to a number of Richmond business men in regard to this project," Mr. Bavis said, "and every

MMEE WILL SPEAK Of TRADfl'S PLEA FOR EIGHT HOUR DAY

Joseph Schmidt did not show up to address the labor forward move, ment last night, but sent word that he would be here to address a meeting Sunday. No mass meeting will be held tonight, but two will be held Sunday, one at 2:30 o'clock and another at 7:30. Sunday afternoon will be largely given over to the railroad brotherhoods. John McNamee, editor of the Firemen' and Engineer's Magazine, published at Indianapolis, will speak for the railroad men. Mayor Robbins will also speak In the after, noon. Mr. McNamee will tell of the present eight-hour campaign that is being conduct:: by railroaders, and discuss other questions of vital interest to laboring m:h. ' Weisbrod's Saxcphbne orchestra will likely furnish

music fer-t'-j afternoon meeting:? Orgsclzer Needed. "A national organizer is needed and needed badly in Richmond," Robert Graham said last night. "The movement has stirred up a lot of comment, and four or five locals, could, be organized easily if the organizers could be obta' ed. Also, the old ones could be much benefited. It is particularly hard to get organizers at this time of year, because so many new contracts are going into effect that demand their attention." He said that when be passed out free copies of the Labor Herald this week workmen took them in a cheerful mood. He said this was due to the effect of the labor forward movement. An allied builders' trade is needed in Richmond, according to Mr. Graham. Mr. IJpp, national organizer of the plumbers, was quoted as having said that men are - working under worse conditions here than in any of the six . states under his charge. ' John Young charged union men with not practicing unionism. He pointed out that many of the union men and union supporters of Richmond did not smoke union made cigars, or wear union made clothes. SOCIAL SERVICE BOARD TO MOVE TO COURT HOUSE Headquarters of the Wayne County Social Service bureau will be moved to the court house. The board of directors of the bureau at a meeting Friday afternoon decided to ask the county commissioner for the use of three rooms on the third floor of the court house for the different divisions of the social service work. Two of the rooms are now being used by the township assessor, but will bo vacated by May 18. The other room is beinc used for storage. The commissioners were favorably impressed with the suggestion this morning but deferred action until this afternoon. All of them agreed to grant the bureau the. use of the rooms. Officers Will Move. : The headquarters of the city visiting nurse will be in one of the rooms. Another room will be given over to the executive secretary and the other will be used by Mrs. Elizabeth Candler, probation officer, as the executive offices of the board of children's guardians. As soon as a county visiting nurse is secured, her offices will be with the city visiting nurse. L. S. Bowman, member of the so cial service bureau, made the request of the commissioners. He said that one of the reasons for the change -was 'that the social service secretary will be nearer to the township trustee, who dispenses financial aid to the poor. The new headquarters will ... also be nor. th InriEre nf the nireilft prtiirt . . -. - has to deal in many, of his cases - The present township trustee's office, which Is used only six weeks in the year .will be moved to a room on the first floor near the county assessor's office.

one of them has favored the acceptance of the bank's offer. ; "As - has been pointed out in 'the newspapers ah arrangement for retiring these bonds prior to their maturity will save the city a considerable sum which would otherwise be paid out in interest. Such an arrangement would hasten the restoration to the city of 1139,000 of its credit, the legal limit of which is now $351,000. ; "As one well known manufacturer remarked to me yesterday, the restoration of municipal credit is almost as important to the community' as reduction of electric rates. Industry, seek

ASK OPENING OF BRIDGE The question of opening Main street bridge for light traffic will be placed before the city council at its meeting Monday by A. C. Lindemuth, attorney, representing the committee of one hundred. Business men on West Main street and East Main street to Seventh appeared before the board of .commissioners this morning and insisted that some action be taken immediately. They said that it would be reasonable to suppose that the present iron structure, which was condemned last summer, is .able to stand tbe strain of light trafic, and that the city officials have the legal right to' designate what traffic Is allowed to- pass over the stducture. Tbe commissioners said that the five experts that have examined the bridge have, declared that it is unsafe for heavy traffic and for that reason it was closed to all traffic. The bridge was closed by order of the, board of works upon recommendation by the county commissioners. They said thai, they would make no objection to opening the bridge for light traffic if city officials saw fit to 'do so. M. D. Doddridge, president of the board of county commissioners, said ALLIES TAKE OVER MARITIME TRAFFIC LIVERPOOL, April '15. It was reported in shipping circles today that the allies in their recent conference in Paris decided to take over all vessels and control maritime traffic Just as the railroads are now controlled. The ship owners would be allowed a margin of profit based upon an average for the three years preceding the war plus a bonus of 40 per cent. The arrangement it Is said, is planned to reduce freights and the price of food. Weather Forecast United States Report Probably rain tonight and Sunday. Somewhat warmer tonight. Temperature. Noon 56 Yesterday. Maximum Minimum -Local Forecast Rain tonight or Sunday. . General Conditions Barometric pressure is high over the southeastern states and low over the west causing unsettled weather during the next SS hours with rain. It Js very warm in the far northwest Seventysix degrees at Medicine Hit, Southwest Canada. Colder again there in 36 hours. W. E. MOORE. Weather Forecaster.

ing a possible location in Richmond, will be interested not only in low electric rates but also will be interested in what the prospects are for lower tax rates, and low tax rates are Impossible with a large municipal debt. "I believe all our citizens recognize the expediency of redeeming the municipal plant construction bonds. The length of time these bonds were issued for, and the method which was pursued in the disposal of these bonds, form one of the darkest pages of our city's history. If these' bonds can be retired before their maturity some of Continued On Page Nine.)

WILSON ORDERED TO KEEP SILENT Strict orders have been given to Harry L. Wilson, former chief clerk in the American consulate at Berlin, by state department officials not to dia-j cuss tbe international situation which is confronting the United States and I Germany, nor to relate any of his ex-! periences while in Germany. Mr. Wil- j son is the brother of Charles M. Wil- j son, 220 South Ninth street, and is ; here for a few days' visit with friends and relatives. He has refused to be j interviwed. j Mr. Wilson was in the consulate of-1 fice at Berlin last summer, and the' year before, when a number, of Rich-j mond people were in Berlin and other parts of - Germany unable . to secure transportation to the , United States, he took personal charge, of the.Richance in Richmond MAIN STREET FOR LIGHT TRAFFIC that he was in favor of having a definite test made of the bridge to determine what traffic should use the bridge. The engineers have 'informed the board that the bridge is unsafe for traction or city street cars. Whether or not heavy automobile trucks should be allowed to use the bridge has not been determined. FITZGIBBONS HEADS "HOOSIER SOCIETY" John and Joseph Fitzgibbons, brothers of Ed Fitzgibbons of this city, are among the chief promoters of the Hoosler Society which has been formed at Sioux City, la. Word was received here today that the society is planning an Indiana day on which it will, endeavor to have James Whitcomb Riley and Strickland Gillilan speak. John Fitzgibbons is president of the society while his brother Joceph is a member of the executive committee. AEROPLANE SCOUTS WATCH CARRANZISTAS SAN ANTONIO. April 15. Major General Funston has dispatched an aeroplane scout along the border of the Mexican state of Sonora to observe the movements of the Carranza troops commanded by General Arnulso Gomez. The American commander frankly admitted today that he was puzzled by Gomez's action. " "Gomez is most mysterious," he said. "1" know what he is doing but I can't figure out why he is doing it." Funston refused to amplify his comment or tell whence the . aerial scout started but he probablyt went, from Columbus In one of the new Curtis machines shipped from Washington.FANS KNEW STRAUS Many Richmond friends of Henry Strauss, of Cincinnati, a cigar manufacturer and prominent club tnan, who died suddenly after being stricken with heart trouble while attending the Cincinnati-Chicago game at Cincinnati yesterday afternoon, were surprised as well as shocked at the passing of this most genial, companionable and charitable man."Straus was- 59 -years of age. ' - , ..-- . ,. : Richmond fans' " ho attend games at Cincinnati have reserved their tickets through the medium of the Straus cigar stores. .. i ' .

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WASHINGTON, April 15. The stage was set today for : the final wind-up of the controversy between the United States and Germany over the illegal-attack by submarines on unarmed "merchantmen. Secretary of State Lansing spent two hours digesting the' evidence dealing with the Sussex case in which American rights were violated. Reports that Ambassador Gerard already has been notified to get the affairs of his office in shape so that he can leave EeHin were said In official: circles' to be "premature." That he will go, if Germany does not change hei present attitude is absolutely certain. But officials who receive the report of 'the important series of conferences now in session In Berlin were inclined to hope that concessions yet will be made. It Is known" triat the German government is anxious to prevent any break, but whether in the present state of public opinion in "Germany, concessions that will satisfy the United States can be .made was a subject on which no responsible official would hazard an. opinion. ,

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Mrs. Luyte Pe'ace Vredenburgh, whose engagement, to Charles Tilden Hulburd, banker, is announced. Mrs. Vredenburgh obtained a divorce frpm Thomas D. Vredenburgh, a wealthy lumberman, following charges made by a girl against him and Lieutenant Governor Barratt 6'Hara. : .. . . .

war Bulletins BERLIN," April 15. There was.' heavy f ighting "northwest- of Verdun yesterday and last night. The t German war office in an official . statement today- announced that severe losses; were inflicted on the French In an effort to. stem the' steady advance of the Germans on the. left bank of the- Meuse the; French delivered strong counter, attacks against the , German posl-' tions at Le'Morte Homme (Dead " Man's' Hill.) 'The French troops were sent forward under; a galling fire and withering, .blasts from 'machine' guns. -'Efforts of the French to re- : gain lost ground; proved ineffec-r tuaF. ' '. - c ' x . -. - -- PLAN CELEBRATION. ALEXANDRIA,' IndZ '.April 15.Plans" are. being made by the, Commercial club for. a .Fourth : of July .celebration this: year, which will surpass all former efforts., . . : -

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' JitH -', ! Mi W WEST SIDEBS County .cominiesioners, af ter considering the statements made by members of the;.onirflitl;ee of lOfr and .business men of. the West Side,, this afternoon 'said they are ready to iroc"eed at once with the Main strcetbridge plans. County Engineer Mnene'r wtll Jje ; instructed topresent jdahs: andr SpecIfica tions for a level-bridge. : . Negotia-j tions will be openea -witn property owners, and an estimate made,"pn; the probable - cost, of the 'impfovement. The 'commissioners wilt then; decide whether the' advantagef -x'f level bridjge,:wilf warrant ihe;exp.enfture of county ; funds - as y compared, with a bridge built on'the present leveL Immediate action' on tbe' Main, street

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WASHINGTON, April 15. The United States government is very seridysly concerned over the massing of Carranzista troops along the line of General Pershing's communication in Mexico. This feeling of unrest is added to by an absolute failure to &et into touch with General Pershing who is at the extreme front in person. Pershing has not reported in three days, officials state, and General Frederick Funston seems to be unable to get into touch with him. Army aviators are now trying to reach Pershing to find out just what is the matter.

Late Conference Held. It was admitted at the White House today that last night's midnight conference between Secretary of War Baker and President Wilson dealt with the reported movement of Carranzista troops. The fact that some 5,000 men well armed and equipped, under the

FOUR TRACK SYSTEM OF PEY PROBABLE THROUGH RIGHMD

Within the near future the Pennsylvania Railroad company contemplates extensive improvements to its liiijssthrough Richirond, involving ; large expenditures. Thelprincipai imprpvelnentiL instated, win be the construction of a" four, track system extending east from the passenger station through the local yards, a distance of several miles. At the present time there is a two track system through the Richmond yards, a system which cannot properly care for the company's, heavy traffic.

GEN. VILLA'S TRIAL NOT SET IN COURT EL, PASO, Tex.. April 15. At the request of the defendant's attorneys, Judge Sheppard, federal court, today continued indefinitely the case of the United States versus Francisco Villa aud his brother Hippolito Villa on charges of smuggling $20,000 worth of precious stones into this country. The case has been pending for months. Paul Thomas, Villa's attorney, told the court that in view of the sentiment along the border against his client they would be unable to get a fair' trial and Judge Sheppard agreed. IRISHMAN REPORTED ARRESTED IN BERLIN COPENHAGEN. April 15. A press dispatch states that Sir Roger Casement has been arrested in Berlin, but the charge is not specified. Sir Roger Casement is an Irishman. Shortly after the outbreak of the war he went to Germany where he tried to persuade Irish prisoners of war to fight tor the German cause. RED MEM INITIATE THREE The Warriors' degree of the Red Men was conferred upon three candidates last night. The tribe decided to visit the Centerville tribe on next Wednesday.

ASK QUICK ACTION RUCTION OF NEW SPAN; MISSIONED ORDER PLANS

bridge was asked of the commissioners today by a special committee of 100 and representative business men of the west side. Attorney A. C. Lindemuth, spokesman' for. the committee told the commissioners that the opinion of the tax payers of Wayne county is almost unanimous in favor of the building of a level concrete bridge. ' . . George - Shofer, business man of West Main street said that a mass meeting will be called of citizens on the- west; side, when definite., action will be taken on the kind of a bridge that is desired and a report made to the commissioners. He said business 4pen in . that part of . the city and on

command of General Gomez, hare been moved from Sonora to Chihauhau where they are in position to try to cut off the American expedition is declared by army officials to be an unfriendly act. Secretary Baker told the president, It is understood, that the Continued On Page Nine.

Divides Traffic. By establishing a four track system the company will have two main lines for ; its freight service and two main lines for its passenger service. Richmond is now one of the most Important points on the southwest system of the Pennsylvania railroad, and it is vitally important to the company to make improvements in the handling of its freight and passenger service through the city. For some time the railroad company has been actively engaged in buying as much property bordering Its right-of-way through Richmond, east of the passenger station, as possible. It is understood that the company is now negotiating for the property occupied by the Davis Motor car con pany. The end in view for the Increasing of the company's local realty holdings has been the construction of the four line system and the extension of yard capacity.. An unsubstantial report has it that eventually the freight station is to be located just east of the passenger station. It is understood that the company has no intention of Immediately locating in Richmond its shops for the Indianapolis-Columbus division. EDITOR WLLL SPEAK Frank L. Rist, an organizer of the American Federation of Labor and editor of the Cincinnati Labor Chronicle, sent word to Lucius Harrison this morning that he would come to Richmond tomorrow to assist In the labor forward movement. He will speak at both the afternoon and evening meetings. Main street west of Seventh street, have been seriously inconvenienced because tbe old bridge was closed. I Vank Long, butcher, also made a statement to this effect.. "Something ought to be done immediately," said Oscar E; Dickinson; "The business men west of Seventh street the bridge, for most -of the traffic turns north . on Seventh -street'to get f Ed Deitemeyer, Harry Torbeclr, L. R. Logue, - William C. Keplinger, . Jake KoehringK Dr.' I. S. Harold, Guerneyr Hill, Richard. Sedgwick and several others appeared before -the commlss- : . Continued On Page Nine. .. I