Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 53, 13 January 1917 — Page 1

big: MOM) PAJLLABIUld HOME EDITION VOL. XLII..NO. 5S-g;!r.eSni,,.s7un-'i RICHMOND, IND., SATURDAY EVENING, JAN. 131917. SINGLE COPY. 2 CENTS

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NEW INROADS NEAR ANGK ARE MADE RY ALLIED FORCE

Germans Admit Fall of Advanced Position, But Claim Main Base Remains Firm in Their Hands. MACKENSEN GAINING By sharp thrusts north of the Ancre on the Somrae front, the British are making Inroads upon the German lines there. Today another attack 1b reported, Berlin announcing an assault on Sere resulting In a footing being rained by the British In one advanced position, the Germans however, retainIn the main position. In Roumania It Is the Teutonic ide that continues to gain ground, both along the Moldavian -western frontier and down the line southwestwarrt to the Danube. Northwest of Eraila the Ruffians lost another town when Mlhalea was stormed by Turkish troops who drove part of the garrison lno the Sereth when the men drowned trying to escape and captured the remainder, to the cumber of 400. Bulgarian forces captured a monastnry at the Junction of the Buzeu and the Sereth, to the northeast and on the Moldavian lln German troops rushed forward in the Ftonic valley, effecting Important captures of materials. TTfavy loppes were inflicted upon the Rtisrhns In the Oituz valley where strong forces made futile attacks. CHANGES. PERSONNEL OF SUNDAY SPEAKERS IN SCHOOL CAMPAIGN Chang' r ' ia a&slsaraents' for flying v:viror.s in the city-wide Sunday frh-rol t '--y.ijn were announced today t" .'fcr.f nraitee a? follows:.. Miss Al'iirr r c'-' micfuftreak'Vthe Firef BaftfUt .r-h'irch.'and'at, the North A S'rett Friends' Elble school, while 11. si V.'ced "-iU-t thApeaXer et ttw ? ir'.f Feni.ecot.tal church of the Na2.v rer('i xA the Ec i.h'A and Wnli?yan Mrs I') wight. -Yonne: vfll Mibtlitu' 'cr Mrs. F.V: Kruejjer oa Squadron No. 'J. DfpV tlv unfavorable vrather impending .tod -ay, Sunday rchool f.pria- ; indents 'and workers Mere optimistic tri-jay thit r.p,v atrendanc records set. in nearly all fliools la?t Sunday would b rib ed ' tomorrow. Interest 'la the curpaisn is increasing very satisfaetr rily. the cmipalsa committee anucuncce. JOHNSON DEFRAYS COSTS FOR CLIENT Henry U. Johnson established a new ethical record for Wayne county lawverB in circuit court today. After winning a divorce suit for a client he took his own money and paid the prosecuting attorney fees to make the divorce legal. When Judge Fox learned that Johnson had relinquished his claim for pav ar.d had paid the prosecution fee out of his own pocket because he considered the cause of his client just and because the client could not handily meet th costs, a new precedent was established for the court. The Judge assessed other court costs' on the defendant who it is said is able to pay them. SKATERS VISIT LAKE Skating on Morton lake may be ruined by the snow unless Immediate steps are taken by lovers of the sport to make skating paths or sweep circles from the snow, it was said today at the residence of James Porter, Seventeenth and N6rth G streets. There were a number of skaters out yesterday and the Ice seemed to be strong enough. The cold wave which Is forecasted Is expected to crust the snow by tomorrow so it will be almost impossible to provide for skating then. I Weather Forecast i For Indiana by United States Weathrr Bureau Fair tonight and Sunday except snow tonight In extreme southeast portion Colder tonight with cold wave in east and south portions. Temperature Today. Noon 20 Yesterday. Maximum 30 Minimum 1 below For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Clearing tonight Cold wave. Sunday fair and continued cold. General Conditions The cold wave of the past week has settled southward and has caused freezing temperatures. Below freezing at Jacksonville, Florida. The 6torm of the past 24 hours has caused general snows over the central states and is also moving eastward and will pass entirely away by tonight. A great cold wave covers the west snd north and will reach thi3 section not later than tonight Tenirerature falling below aero.

"WATCH US GROW"

Population Jan. 1 27,450 Population yesterday , 27,460 Gain today 1 Lota today 27 Present population 27,434 KAISER CALLS FOR NEW SPIRIT TO ANSWER NOTE AMSTERDAM, via London, Jan. 13. The following proclamation by the Emperor to the German people-has been officially published in Berlin: "Our enemies have dropped the mask. After refusing with scorn and hypocritical words of love for peace and humanity our honest peace offer they have now, in their reply to the United States, gone beyond that and admitted their lust for conquest, the baseness of which is further enhanced by their calumnious assertions. Their aim is the crushing of Germany, the dismemberment of the powers allied with us and the enslavement of the frr-edom of Europe and the seas, under the same yoke that Greece, with gnashing of teeth, is now enduring." "But what they could not achieve in thirty months of the bloodiest fighting and unscrupulous economic war they will also fail to accomplish in the future. Our glorious victories and our iron strength of will wih which our fighting people at the front and at home have borne all hardships and distress guarantee that also in the future our beloved fatherland has nothing to fear. Burning indignation and holy wrath will redouble the strength of every German man and woman, whether it. is devoted to fighting, to work or to suffering. We are ready for all sacrifices. The God who planted Hi3 glorious spirit of freedom in the hearts of our brave people will j also give ur. and our loyal allies, tested in battle, the full victory over all th enetny lust for power and rage for destruction. COLD WAVE COMING WITH ZERO WEATHER There is no escape from . the ' cold wave, and zero weather will cover the state.. within 36 Ijours, according to Forecaster' W.'E.-Moore, who gave warning today of the creepiag frigidity which is approaching Richmond. The ! csld "wave will cause no danaa eiw4 I ever, 33 salvation for the wheat came' j laft night and today in the form of a blanket of tnow deep enough for proi te-t rion. .'''"-.'.' i 'The wave should be here in 21 1 iK.ur.V c-aid Mr. Moore. "It will last i tr. r. rr three days,.. although I do not believe' the zero weather will last that lenr The cold wave extends as far ncrth as . Alaska and southwest to ! Arizona and California and has caused ' z? ro weather at Jacksonville, Fla." NEW RECORD FIXED WASHINGTON. Jan. 13 A new high record for postmaster in obtaining army recruits, size of population available considered, has been established by Phillip E. Sadler, postmaster at Silver Point, Tenn. He obtained sis recruits for the regular service In December from a town of 100. The previous record also was held by a Tennessee postmaster. CENTERVILLE STUDENTS MAKE HONOR ROLL Honor students of the Centerville high school who made a grade of 90 per cent or above during the first term of the school year were announced today as follows: Francis Colvln, Paul rinkp. Esther George. Geneva Hunt. Rlate Smith. Mabel Bertram. Velma Helms. Elsie Rugh, Hazel Wilson, Edward Neff. Verlin Martin, Helen Gib son. Alley Black, Anna P. Harris, Ethel M. Garrett and Edith Bramer. WIVES OF SOLDIERS DEMAND FULL PAY LONDON. Jan. IS. The Arbiter Zetung of Vienna publishes a letter to the Burgomaster from the wives of city tramway employes who have been called to the colors, appealing for full pay. The letter as quoted In an Amsterdam dispatch to the Times says: "We are in a deplorable condition, our distress is frightful and our children are pining away." FAVORABLE IMPRESSION WILL GREET ANSWER GENEVA, via Paris. Jan. 13. The Journal, commenting on the allies' reply to President Wilson, predict that the note will make the most favorable Impression. "Its language Is Arm and dignified." says the JournaL "and is that of sincerity. It Is Instinct with the principles of justice. The allies have explained their position with all possible clearness and it is now Zor the Germans to reply." WAR CUTS POPULATION LAUSANNE. Switzerland, via Paris, Jan. 13. The Gazette says that the population of . Switzerland ' has decreased as one consequence of the war. According to the paper both marriages and births are much fewer, a fact which Is attributed-to the Increased cost of living. TRAFFIC IS CONTROLLED WASHINGTON, Jan. 13. Spanish railway traffic Is being put under control of a special committee to relieve congested conditions reports to the commerce department show.-The committee, directed by the director general railway districts and delegates named by the railway companies.

ENTENTE REPLY WELDS CLASSES OF FOE TOGETHER

BERLIN, Jan. 12, (via London), Jan. 13 The German comment, although expressing indignation at what it considers alurs on the Central powers in the reply of the entente to President Wilson and although angered at the peace conditions, finds consolation in the belief that the note will serve to weld together all classes into an unconquerable and determined whole. Papers like the Tageblatt and the Lokal Anzeiger emphasize this expected effect of the allies reply and almost ignore the second German note which was published simultaneously. The Pan-German press, on the other hand, gives the German communication, the greatest importance and hails it as a sign that the leaders of the Central powers are finally coming around to their view in regard to Belgium and other moot questions. Eliminates Guess Work. The entente's specific delineation of its aims is accepted in general with relief as finally eliminating all guess work and allowing everyone to see just what is at state. The extravagance of these aims, according to the Lokal Anzeiger, binds centsal Europe a thousand times tighter together. The Tageblatt thinks that the note, instead of being a heavy blow for Germany as predicted, really makes things easier because it will serve to arrange all differences of opinion. This paper believes that the reply "at one stroke unites such opposites as the Socialists, who are desirous of avoiding any rejection of overtures, with the Moderates, who favor business peace and with the annexatingists who insist upon the total defeat of the enemy." "The enemy's demands," continued the Tageblatt, "are foolish and senseless and such that no German could consider them for a second. The note is ad affront to President Wilson in that it presents obviously impossible conditions in the face of his stated belief that the aims of the two groups of opponents are not irreconcilable and absolutely barricades every way to peace." The Tageblatt sarcastically touches on the allies declaratiou that they have no intention of destroying the" German peoples and says that in fact the entente does not demand that every German be drowned or otherwise obliterated. v PURDUE GIVES SHORT COURSE CAMBRIDGE What is expected to be the most beneficial and most, largely attended Short Course ever conducted in Wayne county has been arranged for Jan. 23'.'6. inclusive by. Purdue university. Special lecturers furnished by the extension department of the school will discuss problems confronting both the women and the men on the farm Sessions for women will be held In the Christian church with Miss Alma L. Galvin, Miss Mirm Bell and L. L. Jones as Instructors. Speakers for the men's course which will be held in the Opera House, Town and Community halls will be under the supervision of F. H. Beach, W. O Mills, G. M. Friar, J. C. Beavers, L. L. Jones, J. W. Schwab. Class periods will be devoted to different phases of the discussion. The program has been so arranged that the maximum number of class periods and lectures may be attended by persons Interested in the course. The complete program is published elsewhere. BELGIAN WORKMEN MAY RETURN HOME BY GERMAN LEAVE BERLIN, via London. Jan. 13. Germany has notified Holland that Belgian workmen deported from the province of Antwerp will be given the option of returning to their homes in Belgium and, If unable to find work there, of removing to Holland, or returning to Germany. His step is taken in consequence of Holland's representations, based on the invitation of the military governor of Antwerp In October, 1914, addressed to Belgian fugitices in Holland. FARMERS INVITED TO VISIT SCHOOLS Farmers' days will be observed by Wayne county schools, Jan. 24-25. This was announced at the county superintendent's office, today. All farmers in the county will be invited to visit schools in their respective districts during these days and inspect work which is being done. Special programs dealing with care of the soils and home economics work will be given. Prof. J. D. Harper, Purdue university, will be sent here to give lectures. He will divide bis time between the various schools. LECTURES ON ."PEACE" Charles Wise of Indianapolis, will deliver a lecture, "Christ's Reign of Peace After the War," at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the K. of P. temple. . , :

DEATH CALLS ALDEM BOTE, NOTED ARTIST, AT HIS HOME

AldenMote, one of the foremost of Richmond's group of artists, dropped unconscious at noon today . when sweeping snow In front of his home, 517 Sheridan street, and at 1 o'clock he died of heart failure. Mr. Mote was working on a small water color a few moments before the stroke. Mr. Mote is probably the most widely known and prolific artist the city had. His work has gone into hundreds of homes and art exhibits in every part of the country. He has been selling pictures for 50 years. Death Comes as Shock His death today shocked scores of his personal friends, who knew that he had been active to the last minute and had teen feeling particularly well, although he was in his seventyfifth year and never ceased his activities. He was known to be gentle and kind in his attitude towards others and it was said his generosity often caused him to lose profits which he might otherwise have made. Mr. Mote was born at West Milton, Ohio, in 1S42. His parents were Quakers and he was reared in the Quaker church. He followed in the footsteps of his greatuncle, Marcus Mote, and could not be. kept from art work, although he and other Friends frequently commented on the fact that the church frowned upon the young man's proclivities as it frowned upon music. Moves to Richmond He moved to Richmond and in 18S0 was married. His widow survives him-. There were no children. Mr. Mote was one of the great natural artists, it is said. His water colors, particularly his portraits, are noted for their delicate beauty and his characters were remarkably life like-. One of his best works is a life size painting of Daniel G. Reid, the New York Multi-millionaire. It hangs in the entrance to Reid Memorial hospital. Recently Mr. Mote painted three portraits of Mr. Reid. Another picture which attracted attention was of Isaac Jenkinscn, former owner of the Palladium, who died several years ago. The pictures was exhibited for the first time recently in the Starr sales room windows. . When crayon work had its vogue, Mr. Mote shone above other artists and he' concentrated his efforts along those lines, but his chosen field was water color.; He painted frequently in oils and used both natural outside and still life subjects., . . , ' . ! ... No funeral arrangements "have been made as yet. Rev. U. S. A. Bridge of Grace Methodist church, probably will be in charge of the services and it is expected that provision will be made for friends to view the body Monday. WATER CASE WILL COME FORE THE STATE BODY Petition ffled by the City of Richmond for an order from the Indiana Public Utilities commission prohibiting the Richmond City Water Works company from making meter rental charges Is scheduled to be heard before the commission Monday. City Attorney Bond will contend that the commission's order of last August establishing a new schedule of water rates for Richmond did not authorize the company to charge rentals for meter and will show that the company has persisted in making such charges. The city attorney will also point out that Chairman Duncan of the commission declared that the commission did not intend to provide such a charge for the company and that he wrote to the company officials to that effect No Provision Against. Superintendent Howard Dill of the water works company said today that the company will contend at the hearing that the recent water rate order did not provide against meter rentals. It Is understood that counsel for the water works company is prepared to advance the claim that if the meter rental charge is eliminated the company will not receive all the revenue the commission has held it is entitled to on its investment. Two state accountants were recently In Richmond examining the water works company's books, probably to ascertain whether the abolition of meter rentals would deprive the company of its authorized return on its investment. JURORS TO RETURN MANY INDICTMENTS Several indictments will be returned by the grand jury of the Wayne circuit court early Monday morning The jury was dismissed last night until Monday. 'It had 'first been planned to return the indictments this morning or last night. . Township Trustee Edgerton reported today that he will turn the case of a young man "having received groceries from the county under false pretenses over to the "grand: jury for investigation.

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NEED OF BUSINESS AWAKENS PUBLIC

One of Richmond's greatest needs Is a business form of government for the municipality to 'take the place of the cumbersome machinery which practically prohibits efficiency and economy in governmental operatiop. Wide-awake business men and working men interested in a bigger, bettermanaged Richmond now have the opportunity to accomplish this purpose by getting behind the movement, launched by Governor Goodrich in his message to the legislature, which aims at the amendment of the cities and towns law to make it optional with cities of the first, second, third and fourth classes to adopt either the commission or managerial form of government. . -, Can Perform Service. Richmond's civic organizations can perform a real service to the city by indorsing the proposed amendment to the cities and towns law and by appointing committees to confer with the legislators and urge the passage of the amendment. Two years ago an effort to put through a similar amendment failed because no especial effort was made to influence the legislature in its behalf. Richmond should now lead In the fight for good city government; other cities will follow her lead and there is not the least doubt that the legislature will provide the desired reform. Amendment Proposed. . Once the proposed amendment is enacted Richmond is presented with the opportunity of establishing a newform of city government, preferably the city manager system as the commission form has never proved entirely satisfactory, by the first of January, next year, at which time the term of the present administration expires. It is a foregone conclusion that the legislature will either pass a bill for the holding of primary city elections in August instead of March, or will do away with the primary election system entirely, reverting back to the old convention system. Once the cities of the state acquire the optional right of changing their present form of politically-controlled government an election could be called In Richmond for the purpose of permitting the voters to decide on the form of government they desired. Calls for New System. This decided the officials called for under the new system could be electHUNTINGTON MAN HELD FOR MURDER OF COLUMBUS GIRL COLtTMBCS,' O.; Jan. 13. A charge, of first degree murder was filed against Weldon H. Wells, former Kansas City broker's clerk under arrest at Huntington, Ind., by sergeant of detectives Peter Albnez in municipal court here today before leaving for Huntington with requisition papers for the extradition of the man wanted iu connection with the murder of Mona Simon in a hotel here today. A brother of -the murdered girl at Grafton. West Virginia, has instructed a local undertaker to ship the body to West Virginia for burial near her old home at Phillip!. THAW EXTRADITION WILL BE CONTESTED PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Jan. 13. Although they were without definite information, it was the general opinion of local authorities today that relatives j of Harry K.,Thaw, who is in a hospital here recovering from self -Inflicted wounds, are planning to fight extradition proceedings for his removal to New York to answer to the Indictment charging him with kidnapping and assaulting Frederick Gump, Jr., of Kansas City. HAZELRIGG IS ELECTED James S. Hazelrigg. well-known miller of Cambridge City, was elected president of the Indiana Grain Dealers' association for another term at the annual meeting in Inianapolis yesterday. CAMBRIDGE CHURCH SELECTS TRUSTEES The certificate of election of trustees for the Methodist church at Cambridge City was filed at the county lecorder's office today. John E. Gray, C. H. Graver, William H. Doney, H. H. Bryan, C. F. Haamen, O. L. Calloway, C. F. Wright. W. R. Krahl, O. E. White were selected to have charge of the church property. BUYS NO MORE SILVER WASHINGTON. Jan. 13 Because of the high price of silver, director of the mint Von Engelken has decided to buy no more silver for the present to mint the new half dollars and quarters for which there is a big demand. As fast as needed, however, the new coins, will be minted from metal obtained by melting old silver coins. RESTRICTS USE OF GAS . WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 Measures restricting the use of electricity, gas and oil for lighting purposes in Paris have brought candles into general use and the city Is suffering now from a candle famine. Candles that formerly sold for two cents, reports to the department of commerce say, now cost six and seven and prices continue to rise. Many stocks have been exhausted and in some parts of the city it is almost impossible to purchase candles. SPRING IS COMING I -y , i ;. The first sign of spring. " The' West - Side All-Stars, one of Richmond's leading. amateur baseball clubs has issued a call for an organization meeting.

GOVERNMENT SPIRITED PEOPLE

ed next November. There would be no need for holding a primary nominating election, candidates being placed on a non-partisan ticket by petition. It is to be anticipated that certain politicians would oppose any change in the present form of government because there is no place for the small fry politician under modern systems for the government of municipalities. Richmond people are well acquainted with the success which has followed the establishment of the city manager form of government in the sister city of Dayton, O., which has become one of the best governed cities in the United States. There is every reason to believe that the big majority of Richmond citizens would not overlook the chance to provide for their own city a form of government similar to that of Dayton, but they will be denied this chance unless the city's "live wires" at once get behind the movement for the amending of the cities and towns act BOBBINS ACTS FOR THE STATE IN LEE TRIAL John F. Robbins, of Indianapolis, for years one of the most prominent members of the Wayne county bar, is representing the state in the hearing of the charges which have been preferred against Edwin M. Lee in an effort to oust him as a member of the Indiana Public Utilities commission. Mr. Robbins has been one of the law partners of Governor Goodrich. Lee has been the Progressive state chairman. One of the closing acts of the Ralston administration was the appointment of Lee. as a Progressive, to the commission. It has been charged that Lee is a Democrat and that he is incompetent to hold the position. These charges were preferred by Bernard O'Connor, an Indianapolis business man. Lee refused to consider Governor Goodrich's demand for his resignation. When the case came up for hearing yesterday Mr. Robbins questioned him as to his technical information and his knowledge of the 6tate utility law. The Inquiry brought out the fact that Lee received a salary of $350 a month, .from December 1, 1915, to June 1, 191S, for. wiring as Pro gressive ttate chairman. . Lee last visited Richmond about a ye3r ago when be served a formal demand on the. local Progressive central committee to effect a complete reorganization but the local Bull Moose leaders rebelled against Lee. COUNTY REDUCES EXPENSES OF CARE OF ALL DEPENDENTS Care of prisoners and unfortunates cost Wayne county less during 1916 than in 1915. This was found today when the totals of expenditures asked by the State Beard of Charities for the two years were compared. The total for 1915 was $33,553.32, and the amount for 1916 was $30,672.S8. The decrease was $2,880.44. The foregoing does not Include what . Is known as out door relief work. Out door relief work is done through the township trustee. Out door relief in 1 1915 amounted to $11,754.89 and in 1916, $10,068.52. The principal item which showed a decrease wss that of care for orphan children In institutions. In 1915 this Item cost the county $5,339.47 and last year this was cut down to J2.P2S.61. County officials say that the decrease is due to the work of the secretary of the social service bureau and probation officer. Repairs Cost $341.59 Repairs on the county jail and Home of the Friendless during 1916 amounted to $341.59; janitors and employes fees for the two, $1,483.20; supplies and fuel, $1,474.33; expenses of feeding prisoners, $6,033.87. Feeding prisoners cost Wayne county $7,215.74 in m5. Expenses at poor farm follow: Care and repair of grounds, $2,209.82; salaries including superintendents and physician, $3,330.40; supplies and maintenance expenses, $9,850.72. Receipts from sale of stock and grain from the poor farm in 1916 amounted to $5,518.44. In 1915, they amounted to $5,058.22. The expenses of running the farm last year amounted to $9,874.48 more than the total receipts. Expense of soldiers' burials exceeded all previous records. This item amounted to $2,965.20 In 1916. Other Items listed follow: Board of childrens guardians, $217.41; - county board of charities, $50; probation officer, $730.10; detention home, $125.70. SEINE RISES RAPIDLY PARIS, Jan. 13. The Seine rose 13 inches during the day and the gauge at Tournelle registered 13 feet. All the wharves of the city are cow under water and large quantities of coal are submerged, still further accentuating the fuel famine. Most ol the tributaries of the Seine continue to rise. PEACOCK IS APPOINTED Levi Peacock, ex-surveyor of Wayne county, was appointed ditch commissioner to serve, with Surveyor , Horton by county commissioners in session today. The position pays a. per diem of $3. Bond for $5,000 must be furnished. -- ' ' '

STATE PLANS WAYTOCUT PRINTING OF T.1ANY BILLS

G. O. P. Members Consult Senator Walter Chambers, Democrat of New Castle, to Devise Effective Plan. PRIMARY MEASURE UP INDIANAPOUS, Jan. 13. Before members of the Senate committee on rules left the city for a week-end vacation, they consulted with Senator Walter Chambers, of the Democrati''! side, it became known today, and agreed upon a measure which it is said, will provide practically the entire cost of a semi-weekly calendar out of the funds saved on the printing of bills. This fs the question upon which thupper House first threatened to take partisan issue, the Democrats bein; opposed to the plan of the rule committee to print only such bills as ar favorably reported upon which there is a divided point or which have been specially requested by the member presenting them. The Senate calendar two years ago cost more than $6,00. . Much Printing is Asked. Of the eleven bills introduced yesterday, it develops requests were made for printing nine of them. Senator Chambers who is a hold-over said that in view, of the experience of last session it was to be expected that similar request would be made in connection with practically all measures it being his theory that If a members felt his bfll sufficiently important to warrant its introduction he also would consider It deserving of publication so that the senators may be intelligently informed of its provisions. ' Would Reduce Costs. Senator Chambers agreed to furnish specifications for printing the bills which he asserted would cut the cost in two. He pointed out the way of the present method of printing, which he said may have been acceptable in former years, when the cost of w hite paper and typesetting were not comparible to the figures that obtained today. Senator Chambers is himself a publisher. He said he believed th a saving on the printing of bills will par practically the entire cost of the calendar. - . ' v - In the absence of the legislators from a distance who have gone home to spend Sunday Indianapolis politicians today are engaged in planning attacks on the primary law, which is expected to have an important bearing on the Indianapolis mayoralty rae As the measure now stands in thn Sneate where the bill to amend t!i law was first Introduced, the Indisn apolis primary would be on the firs-t Tuesday after the third Monday ! May, while other cities of the' stai. would change the date from March '1 to tie first Tuesday after the third Monday in August. It Is reported, also that there will be opposition to tlu continuance of the entire race. The bureau of legislative information, headed by John Lapp is beseiged with requests from members of the assembly and others, for drafts of Wlli on all sorts of subjects. If one-lrilf of them materialize the legislators fay they will have their hands ryninns over during the next six weeks. GREEKS ASK RELIEF NASHVTLLE, Tenn., Jan. 13. Greek residents of Nashville today sent to President Wilson an appeal saying: "In the name of Christianity and humanity we respectfully ask friendly iutervention of this powerful republic oa behalf of starving Greece. All we want is to be allowed to pursue our peaceful course. We demand that our klnsmea should not be allowed to die from starvation." JUDGE FOX GRANTS FIVE DIVORCE CASES Five divorces were granted by Judge Fox in Wayne circuit court today. Bertha I. Gray was divorced from Wilson Gray on . an abandonment charge. Laura M. Dishner was granted a divorce from George WT. Dishner on a cruel treatment charge. Charles B. Rau was given a divorce from Laura A. Rau on a cruel and lahuman treatment charge. Alice J. Moore, a pretty eighteen year old Boston township girl waa divorced from Everett T. Moore of Randolph county. Cruel treatment was the basis of the complaint Lulu J. Williams, Fountain City, was granted a divorce from George G. Williams, Fountain City. Mrs. Williams was granted $250 alimony and given permission to keep household goods. The complaint was based on a statutory charge. MOTHERS' PENSIONS TO MEET REBUFF8 The Commercial club will oppose mothers pensions If a bill to provide for them is introduced In the present session of the legislature, Joining the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce in the anticipation that such measures will be attempted. Secretary Haas said today he has referred communications to John L. Rupe, chairman ol the club legislation committee. Thai far no such bill has made its appear acce. . . v V