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WASHINGTON Act 2 Germany's resumption of fcftnarine warfare without ' warning, Igainst munition carrying vessels, rVidered a certain ty, likely will be k Jred some months yet. That it is inevifo; e, diplomatic circles here know, kl it will be preceded by renewed 4 lomatic negotiations and German) ;aln will ask this government to ustih good offices to secure concession -om the entente allies. ; 1 Such an appeal 1 be useless. It has been made vei ain to American diplomats in Londt Paris and Petrohas decided that g-rad that the enti with the coming oj winter months is to be tightthe German bloc ened. FLAG RACING DRAWS GROVD TOOLI DALTON : Probably in all ltttAtory there was never such a largeclowd assembled In the village of Dafc in the extreme northwestern secua f Wayne county, as attended tie "pole-raising" event held there StJday afternoon When a 100-foot pidwith Old Glory floating proudly frel Its top was erected several hudrld people gave three resounding chefs then listened with keen interest addresses deComstock, Re llvered by Judge D. publican candidate tt representative in congress, and by I , RfptiWIcen candidal nk T. Strayer, r prosecuting attorney. t Strayer Gets plause. Strayer was en iastically applauded when he deti can policy of Presla ced the MexlWilson as a and race." "disgrace to flag, na! Judge Comstock d Isscd campaign Issues generally bef a very appredative audience. In e evening ad dresses were delive in the school building by P. J. Lyns f New Castle, ReDublican congretfjnal nominee two years ago, and bjGiorge Barnard, .ormer mayor of Newcastle. Judge Comstock bra: led the Wilson administration as a actional" one, Continued on Three JUDGE JAG SON TALKS At RALLY Success In religloui ork depends on a true vision of Chit This was the substa" of remarks which Judge Edward Jt&son made at the Rally service of e St. Paul's Lutheran church yest4aj'. George Bartel presided and Id ward Haseineior intrnducfid JudalJackson in a moat hannv manner. " " rr I. . - Miss Elizabeth Hasem ler presentea a piano solo. FollowiM the musical numbers, the pastor, Rii P. W. Rohlfing extended greetings In the morning disc 'on the pastor pointed out clearlj hat there is only one way to heaven hat is Christ. In the evening he decW ?d the European was was not a tra ty on Christ but upon the nations sponsible for it The congregation wai pleated with numbers by the First Presbyterian church quartet. , JOHN CARTER 111 DEAD ..'Obn Carter, formerly f Richmond, .led last Saturday of hft trouble at la home in SDrlnafleldlO. He will burled at SpringfieldTesday, PETITION FOR EWERS Viewers for the improff ment of the st section of the Nal nal road in . jnter township asked tt by the Dun"r petition are reaon to report. v unty commissioners t4re informed called for day. .The report will IJ goon. ' Weather Forecast ! For Indiana by UP ed States Weather Bureau Parti cloudy tonight and Tuesday, ers north portion. Pr ably show- . Temperature ,Noon Yesterday , Maximum Minimum 70 1 63 34 ,s Local Forecast for Wn County r ii mm m . -r i .11 w & m. ': i.r w. c. woore rair iw'Bni. iu " lav nartlv cloudy. '. General Conditions Till great cool wave is now central oveiihe Atlantic coast and another cold lave covers the far northwest Snowfc Montana. Between the cold waves vidian sunv Inier weather prevails witqshowera In iparu oz nuaoie west,

UNKNOWN MOTORIST RUNS DOWN CRIPPLE OUT DRIVES AHEAD

A case of brutal indifference to the fate of a victim on the part of an unknown automobile driver was reported to the police late Saturday afternoon. After George Moore, of Bethel, who Is a cripple, was run down at North D street and Ft Wayne avenue, while he waa riding a motorcycle, the driver of the automobile which struck him continued on his way without giving the slightest heed to the injured man. When assistance reached Moore he was unconscious and was hurried to Keid hospital for treatment. His condition showed Improvement today. Moore was thrown from his motorcycle with great violence, alighting on his bead, cutting a deep gash in it. FRANK GRANOR DIES TODAY FOUNTAIN CITY, Ind., Oct. 2. Frank Cranor, aged 78, one of the oldest and best known residents of northern Wayne county, died at his home here Jnis morning following a pro-j tracted Illness culminating in Bright'? j oisease. Mr. uranor was a nauve oi Wayne county and had always lived In New Garden township. For many years he was engeged in the stock business, retiring from active business several years ago after accumulating a substantial fortune. Mr. Cranor is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Austin C. Quigg, South Eighth street, Rich mond, and Mrs. George L. Clapp. 226 South Eleventh street, Richmond. Two of his grandchildren reside in Richmond, Mrs. W. R. Poundstone and Don C Clapp. Funeral services will be ' held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends are requested not to send flowers. PEOPLE OF TODAY NEGLECT HEAVEN Soae persons who call themselves God's people must have serious misapprehension about spending eternity in heajen, when they consider the fact that Qd will be there all the time," said Ifev. W. O. Stovall at the First Baptlf church, in , discussing the n s fellowship with God Sunrning. "People who do not r that kind of fellowship now likely to be prepared to enjoy aven, be said. day when the tendency is to e Christian virtues that relate lly to earthly relations, the con:ion of heaven is belittled. But the stong men and women of the churcf have always found great comfort it the contemplation of the day whenfhey shall be with Christ. The attradveness of the heavenly city for thireal Christian is not primarily In itajreunions, for many of those hopedhr reunions will never occur. But t chief attraction of heaven is the fa that the Lord is there." RA1H0AD SHOP MEN TREATEN TO STRIKE KAfAS CITY, Oct 2. Refusal of twentlwo Western railroads to grant the diands of their shop men has resulted i a vote to strike by more than 32,000 lembers of the six crafts. HEI Y FORD EATS LtlCH WITH WILSON SHOW LAWN, N. J., Oct. 2. Highlfsratified by scores of telegram congratulating him on his 6peeciere Saturday, President Wilson tjfey let it be known that he will Wpp up the same line of attack and rate peace the big issue of his speecfrt during the remainder of the eampajii. Henry Ford lunched with the prfldent today. . Mr.nison will leave for Omaha tomoriy evening. He will stop at Chicagi Wednesday evening for an hour II fifty-five minutes but probably W. not leave the car. He will arrive Omaha Thursday morning and le there at 10 o'clock in the even! WILl I VE WILLIS - OFFICE AT COURT CouB commissioners tndav said that tj stand ready to grant a room in thyurt house for the use of Dr. Willlafederal Cholera expert who is plans to establish headquarters in this dK The room formerly occupied bJhe county agent will probably be donfd for the use of Dr. Willis. 4TY BOARD ATTENDS lWayi county commissioners will Uke aflctlve part in the State Highway Epto be held In connection with the Crtinial celebration at Indianapoil. Alber 12. The commissioners will a! Id the celebration as special guesti for. I. 8. Harold, president of the OlRoads celebration. :

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GET SPEAKERS FOR B18 RALLY OF CITIZENSHIP

4 Final plans for the meeting of rejoicing Friday it at the Coliseum to rally for a grater Richmond will be made tonight iy two committees appointed by Rhond Industrial Development comsaf workers Friday night, .when theiiriustrial fund reached $95,805. is Speakers have teen decided upon but will not befaflounced until committees have reieied acceptance from them. Two wli le well known men from other . citse) This is being handled by Lee B.Nusbaum'8 committee. A commits headed by D. S. Coe will decide it?: 30 o'clock tonight the anal arrangftfnts for the reception and for decanting the Coliseum. Make WhMnd Close Canvassing codlttees are planning on making 8'hirlwind finish to the campaign, ari to do everything poesible to boost te total to the $100,000 mark. It is coteded, according to Manager McFarlai, that this will be more difficult thai first believed because of the appseat failure of two Continued oi Page Three WAR REIIEW FORfiHE DAY I " LONDON, Octi 1- Battles of the first magnitude sjreiging in the four theatres of war.r On the Sommejfrat, in France, both the French andfBflsh have made fresh gains. TheBtish now hold the village of FaujsoitL'Abbaye, all about which thele is been severe fighting for nearer iweek. Powerful German counter fttfts were repulsed with heavy losse. hrther south the French have galoediround and many Germans have brsnaptured. In Galtcia, the l'asans are pressing home fresh assail! the renewal of their drive itowa emberg. - More than. 4?0O. prisoner . S.ve been .;. capcaptured in Galley I the Russians. , Both the British si Servians have scored successes 6it the Bulgarians in Macedonia, wl'nflght!ng is in progress at manyg. The British captured two villaJk-om the Bulgarians. ' - In the Transylijtl theatre of war the armies of GiJhsil Von Falkanhayn, former chieR overman staff, is at grips with the Wk army group of the Roumanians. I . The Roumanians fee been .compelled to yield sotieound, but with the arrival of ta-iiircements the Roumanians are Dffelng a battle to the German allies, oat strategic field that was chosen fr flu action. TAKE LAOlffi" WORK The course of huaty work which has been Installed I the Whitewater school is attracts much attention. It Is one of tin most advanced in Domestic scienea nrk steps which has been taken in thtnate. The students are instructed w to the best methods of getting clothes clean without damaging ;th(joods. ATTACH PROPERTY OF CAlmvAL SHOW To guarantee its cocnision, Printers' union filed attatiment charges for 150 Saturday ; aftmoon against Hampton's Great Empij shows which exhibited opposite: G! Miller park last week. Prosecntor feller went immediately to the carnal ground and levied upon the propty. Saturday night the company pa the $150 and left for winter quartenat Hamilton, Ohio. ft s CHARGES SIGNATURt tS'iNJT GENUINE Charging that the ature of the will is not genuine, brought suit in the day to have set aside kry E. Sittloh Huit court towill of Elizabeth Turner, which hi admitted for probate by the cotrt.l Nov. 15, 191o. The will involves ai about $8,000. y te valued at ORGANIZE iGHT HIGHJMD PRICE WASHINGTON A nationwide fight to combtt tj,e increased cost of living, parttjiafiy. , the continued advance of prjces, was organized here todty, e pian waB initiated by thek hamber of commerce and developed through the countrjMdc organIzatIon of the chamber of tmce tn the United States, wto al0 na8 nead. quarters here. R-k exected that chambers of cornnii Md boar(iB.of trade in practically, clty ln the country will Joinjj the movement which probably wtOt fte form 0f a demand for an etil Cn tte ex. portaUon of whatHy 0ther foodstuffs. - ' , , SPEAK ONICl. Richmond chutCi fa Lenerai wm Join with the sutl lett sgday in observing thexent4) Lbratlon of the pastors are r to devota at laast cm jnrica VcentenBiaV;

FRIENDS TO HOLD BIG CENTENNIAL

Plans for the Centennial celebration at the East Main I Street Friends church next Sunday are practically complete. , : The services will open in the morning with a special rally day program In the Sunday school. This will be followed by an appropriate sermon at the morning worship by Rev. Ira C. Johnson, Lynn. At noon a big basket dinner will be served in the basement of the church and the celebration will end with an afternoon program at which papers showing the relation of the Friends to the history of the church will be read. Whitewater, New Westville, O., and Orange meetings will join with the Main street meeting in observing the day. CUT MILK SUPPLY FROM NEW YORKERS NEW YORK, Oct. 2. Thousands of New Yorkers waited vainly for the milkman today. Many thousands more will be milkless tomorrow. By Thursday the supply for Greater New York will suffice only for infants and sick, according to present indications. The farmers' milk strike is on in earnest and their power of curtaining this city's supply already is making itself felt EXPECT WORD OF NEW STAND BY GREEK KING PARIS, Oct. 2. Official dispatches from the Frencji legation in Athens concerning King Constantino's change of attitude toward the allies were hourl expected today. v. The recent trend of events In Greece indicate that a nationalist cabinet may be formed and that M. Venizeles, leader of the pro-ally party, probably will be offered the post of foreign minister. SHIVELEY PROTESTS ILLEGAL LEVY FOR STREET PAVEMENT Charles E. Shiveley In objecting to his assessmentor the paving of South Ninth street informed the board of public works today that the assessment in his case was in violation of the law. "I own the building at the southeast corner of Ninth and Main streets. Instead of assessing property 150 feet east of Ninth street only property between Ninth street and the first alley east of that street was assessed," he said. President Bavls today Informed Manager Johnson of the Light Heat & Power company that it was not making any effort to repair streets torn up by the company. The American-La France company which has the contract for motorizing four chemical wagons of the fire department was reminded in a letter sent by the board today that it had agreed to do this work within ninety days; that this time had almost expired and not one wagon had yet been completed. The company was informed it would be expected to comply with its contrace agreements by October 27. 1 LIST OF MEETINGS BY BOTH PARTIES Republican speaking dates in the Sixth district so far arranged are: James P. Goodrich, today, Fayette county and in Wayne county on Thursday, this week. Arthur Robinosn, who was a candidate for nomination as United States senator, Rushville, October 6. Henry J. Allen, Cambridge City, tonight and Shelbyville tomorrow night Democratic meetings arranged for then Sixth district are as follows: Governor Ralston, October 4, at Rushville. John F. Geckler at Knightstown tonight. .: EARLHAM'S SUNDAY SCHOOL ORGANIZED AT MORNING WORSHIP Yesterday morning an organization session of the Earlham Sunday school vas held. Howard K. Nixon is superintendent; : Lawrence Lindley, manager; William Harlan, senior foreman; Everett Pennington, junior foreman; and Paul; Gordon, sophomore foreman. r';:-',':,.'-"; The teachers in Earlham hall follow i Professor Mendenhall, seniors; Professor Hadley, Juniors; Mrs. Whiteside, sophomores and Mary Jones, Marguerite Norton and Marianna Dickinson, freshmen. In Bundy hall the seniors will elect leaders for all classes.

RUSSIAN ARMY TURNS TOWARD LEMBERG AGAIN

LONDON, Oca. 2.Renewing his drive in Gallcia, General Bruziloff, the Russian commander-in-chief, is once more thrust in the direction of Lemberg. Battles as severe as those that marked the beginning of the Russian offensive are reported to be developingThe approaches to Lemberg are defended by Austro-Hungarians, Germans and Turks, the soldiers being under orders to die rather than surrender. It is indicated that the Russian high command has decided upon another mighty push against .the Aus-tro-German defences on the eastern front before winter weather sets In and snow and cold begin to hinder operations. RICHMOND MUST MAKE SHOWING IN BIG PARADE Richmond, Wayne county and the eastern part of the state must make as good a showing as Terre Haute in the State Highway Day parade to bo reviewed by President Wilson at Indianapolis, Oct 12. This is the demand of local workers and members of the Wayne County Motor club who are boosting for a large automobile caravan to make the trip to the state capital. Horace Kramer has charge of the arrangements for this section. Upon his call a meeting of automoDue owners of Richmond and Wayne county is to be held at the Wayne County Motor club rooms in the Masonic temple at 8 o'clock tonight. Mr. Kramer urges that every automobile owner attend this meeting. A session held Saturday afternoon was merely for the purpose of outlining the business to be transacted tonight . . ' ; f , Leave at 8: 30 O'clock. A Mr. Kramer has -announced that -persons going frotti here should leave about 8:30 o'clock, Oct 12, or in time to arrive at the outskirts of Indianapo lis at 12 o'clock. They should take lunches or if they prefer may obtain moderate priced lunch boxes from Geigers at the corporation line. The parade from the eastern part of the state will form on East Washington street, advancing to Meridian where it will meet the section from Terre Haute at 1 o'clock. Moving two abreast the machines will go north on Meridian dividing at the circle, where they will be reviewed by President Wilson and his party which will include several govornors and other prominent men. Mr. Kramer Is being assisted In working up a large Richmond delegation by George Dilks, secretary of the Wayne County Motor club. WEBB MASONS 93 YEARS OLD NEXT WEDNESDAY With the celebration of the ninetythird anniversary of Webb lodge of Masons, Wednesday night, members will see for the first' time a relic of the firt lodge meeting in 1823, discovered a few days ago. It is an apron used by the first worshipful master, William Pugh, 93 years ago. The apron is in the possession of Ed. N.' Wilson. It was given to him by his mother, 200 South Thirteenth street, who consented today to the use of the apron in the celebration of the anniversary.. Mr. Pugh was her grandfather. The apron is hand made and embroidered and the work was done by Mrs. Pugh, according to Mrs. Wilson's information. - The relic will be worn by E. O. Ewan, worshipful master, who will be in charge of the work, assisted by worshipful masters of the . 12 other Masonic lodges in Wayne county. Earl E. Thomas, past worshipful master, will ask the lodge members Wednesday night to consider the purchase of a booth in the centennial exposition to exhibit the apron to the public. Master Mason's degree will be conferred upon one candidate. The work will begin at 7:30 o'clock and willl be followed by a social period during which refreshments will be served. SUMMONS UNTHANK FOR JURY SERVICE Summons to appear for duty on the Petit Jury of the United States District court at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Oct 19, was served upon Charles Unthank, Millboro, S. D., Wayne county sheriff, 1898-1903, who is here on a visit, by Postmaster Beck, today. Mr. Unthank who came here Aug. 20, had planned to stay until after the Centennial celebration," October 16-21, and he appeared before Judge Fox today to see if there is any way by which he may have the summons recalled. Judge Fox advised Mr. Un thank that the only thing hejean do Is. to. report on. the date set.

STRIKERS MAY LET CARMEN CARRY OUT STRUGGLE UNAIDED

NEW YORK, Oct 2. Just before the meeting here today of labor leaders to act on the sympathetic strike movement it was generally believed that the walk-out in behalf of the traction men would be declared off. . Officials of the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes declared that even If the sympathetic strike were called off they would "go it alone." $930.70 NETTED BY TAG SALE All records for contributions on hospital tag day were broken Saturday, according to members of the Reid Memorial Aid, who report gifts amounting to $932.16. Expenses Incident to the annual sale of the little pasteboards were $1.46. Thus the net profits were $930.70. These proceeds exceed those of a year ago by more than $100. The tag sellers had an almost ideal day for their canvass, the weather being fair, while unusual crowds were on the main streets of the business districts. Unusual persistence also marked the work of the attractive young women who assisted at the tag stations. Formerly the wearer of a tag was immune from further requests. Not so this year, and as a result many more tags were sold. ' Tags this year also brought unusually generous contributions. CONFER HIGH HONOR ON CAMPFIRE GIRLS - National Camp Fire honors were conferred upon three Wayne county girls,' Maxine Murray, Caroline Smith, Richmond, and Bessie Buhl, Centerville, at the county council fire, Centerville, Saturday night. , The honors were awarded by the national headquarters for . work in art and writing submitted by the local young women. . ..,- The meeting was largely attended. About sixty people from Richmond were there. CHORUS TO SING OLD TIME SONGS AT CENTENNIAL For each day of the week, October 16 to 21, during which the Richmond Centennial takes place, there will be special attractions outside of the regular advertised features. Invitations have been extended by the Commercial club to similar organizations in other cities to attend the exhibition on Tuesday, which is designated as "Civic Day." Many of these organizations have already accepted and will include delegations from Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Dayton, Hamilton, and other cities. On this occasion Prof. R. C. Sloane will present a chorus of trained voices in a collection of old-time "Songs." Wednesday will be "Fraternal Day." when a large body of members from different lodges will be present. Thursday will be known as "Richmond Day," when the High School orchestra of fifty pieces will give special concerts. A big Mardi-Gras Carnival is arranged for Friday, and in the Coliseum Miss Laura Gaston will have a dougle quartet render songs and melodies of Hoosier authors, in connection with the pageant. Saturday is set aside for "Wayne County and Childrens Das'." Extra attractions will be provided for both grown-ups young folk. and EARL MANN FILES APPEAL IN COURT Upon the appeal of Earl H. Mann from the decision of the H. C. Cheesman Justice of Peace court the suit of Edith Maiden vs. Russell Correll and Earl H. Mann for $200 damages for personal injuries was filed in the circuit court today. The Justice of Peace court awarded Mrs. Maiden $100 damages. . , Mrs. Maiden charges that while she and her husband were driving along the National road opposite Earlham cemetery in a spring wagon, August 28, an automobile driven by Mr. Correll and owned by Mr. Mann, ran into' the wagon. She was thrown out and injured. Lack of sufficient lights on the automobile are charged as being the cause of the accident - , FOUR PERSONS RACE . FOR EDITORIAL CHAIR ' Editor-in-chief of the Richmond high school Pierian, the school annual, will be selected from, a list of four nomineers, - names; of - whom , were announced by the high school " English department today. The post rests between Guerney Stldham,Mlldred Nusbaum, Helen Ligon and Blanch Hampton. The vote of the Senior class will 7 determine the '17 Pierian editor. y

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LONDON, Oct 2 Three separate attempts were made by Zeppelin raiders to attack London last night and early today, but all were repulsed and one super-dreadnaught of the air was brought down In flames. An Exchange - Telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam says that Count Zeppelin had Intended to take part in the raid, but at the eleventh hour changed his mind, being dissuaded by bis family. JOHNSON PRESIDES AT COLDY MEETING THURSDAY EVENING Henry U. Johnson win act as chairman of the Democratic meeting at the Coliseum, next Thursday evening, which is to be addressed by Bainbridge Colby, of New York, who was one of the prominent leaders ofhe Progressive party and who nfaced Theodore Roosevelt ln nomination at the Progressive national convention in 1916. Colby has a wid-efeputation as an eloquent orator.He Is supporting President Wilsonfor r re-election. Mr. Johnson on hi alo 'ill introduce Mr. Coldiscuss the campaign by and will issues. SET INSURANCE RATE German Baptist Tri-county Mutual Protective Association board set the insurance rate at twenty-two cents on the hundred dollars for 1917 at the annual .October meeting In the court house today.1' This is the same rate that has been In effect this year. The company has policy holders in three counties, Wayne, Union and Fayette. The report of the treasurer today showed ihat policies in force amount to over $10,000,000. WALTER BUTLER BACK Walter Butler, law partner of John Rupe, arrived home yesterday after having spent two months in the mountains of Arizona for his health. His health is much improved and he attended the morning session of the circuit court getting ready to try some cases which he has on the docket DISMISS WARDS FROM INSTITUTE Two Wayne county wards at White's institute were dismissed today and they will make their homes with their fathers who have been recently married again. Leo Cary, 13, who has been in the home two years, was sent to his father, W. H. Cary, Charleston, W. Va. Thomas Wilcox, 9, who has also been ln the home about two years, will make his home with his father, Harry Wilcox, North Twenty-second street GIRLS MAKE APRONS FOR BOY COOKS Girls at the Whitewater school approve very much of the boys being taught how to cook. To show their approval, the girls' sewing classes recently completed a set of aprons for. the boys who take domestic science. ST. PAUL'S OUTLINES MISSIONARY COURSE At a quarterly congregational meeting at St. Paul Lutheran church at 7:30 o'clock tonight, committees will be appointed from the church membership for active missionary work to be carried out along lines suggested by the pastor, Rev. F. W. Rohlfing. Reports on finance and attendance will be made. Luther league services will be held tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock with a musical program. Rev. Rahlfing will make an address on "The Bells of Shanbon." ATTORNEYS APPOINTED Paul Beckett and Walter Lewis were appointed pauper attorneys for the circuit court during the . October and January terms by Judge Fox. today. i- v Interested lawyers in the appeal of the City of Richmond from the decision of the Public Service Commission in setting new gas rates for the Light Heat and Power company, have, been summoned to appear before Judge Fox in the circuit court at 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morning. ASKS ESTATE TO PAY " County commissioners today ordered Sheriff Steen to ask the circuit court Monday to provide that money be taken from the estate of Martha Wiseman, Clay township, who. has for the last nine ' months been confined in the Home for Friendless, to paythe county for , the expense .which the county has; been out for keeping her there. The matter of appointing a guardian for the woman la now before the court