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"GREAT DRIVE" FOR CAMPAIGN GETSJTARTED With Renewed Activity in - Congregations, Pastors Begin Appeal to Non-Members to Join.

Richmond churches are preparing Tor a "great drive" in their siumultancous evangelistic campaign the last of this week and next week. Efforts so far have been devoted to organizing and reviving the church membership, pastors say, and for the remainder of the campaign a determined canvass will be made to reach the unchurched. First Methodist church will enter the evangelistic campaign next week and Third Methodist the following week. Larger Audiences Attending. ... Increased audiences and interest were reported at all the federating churches last night. Music was m?de a special feature of the services. Two solos will be a part of the services at Reid Memorial church this

evening. Mrs. George W. Gault and Miss Carolyn Smith will sing. Miss Smith sang last night. Rev. J. S. Hill, the pastor, will preach tonight on, "An Important Continued On Page Ten.

RUTHLESS SUBMARINE POLICY INAUGURATED BY TEUTONS BRINGS 8N GRAVE SITUATION

Beat it Girls; "Y" Dorm Men Look For Wives

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 Ruthless submarine warfare inaugurated today by Germany brings the United States face to face with what President Wilson has solemnly declared to be the only alternative to recognition cf American rights on the high seas a break in diplomatic relations, with its accompanying grim possibilities. Washington awoke this morning with a shiver to a realization of this situation. It had come so suddenly in the midst of lingering hopes for an early peace in Europe and speculation over what might be the president's next move toward that end, that there had been little time for deliberation. In fact, even members of the foreign relations committee of the senate read for the first time in the morning newspapers the text of the warning note handed yesterday to Ambassador Gerard at Berlin and delivered to the state department by Count Von Bernstorff. Wilson Studies Text of Note.

President W'ilson, upon whom lies the burden'of determining the nation's course, was alone in his study at the White House until late in the night with a copy of the German note. He saw no callers but is understood to have held several telephone conferences with members of the cabinet and to have sent a summons to Col. B. M. House, his close friend and constant adviser on foreign affairs. Col. House, leaving his home in New York after midnight, reached here early this morning.

There is every indication that wtiat-

ever the American government uoes

will be done quickly. Apparently it is agreed that there are but three courses open: Handing Count Von Bernstorff his passports without further ado; sending at once a warning to Germany that she will violate American rights at her peril, or awaiting the development of the new starvation campaign against England announced to begin today. Gives Out No Intimation. The President has given no intimation of the trend of his thoughts since he expressed incredulous amazement yesterday when informed of what was Continued On Page Ten. WIFE OF STOCK BROKER AN AVIATRESS

"It was just like mother used to cook," agreed the Y. M. C. A. dormitory men at the conclusion of the banquet last night. Forty hungry, homesick young men eat down at the feast. It was so enjoyable that they agreed to have a similar one every other Monday night. "How could a fellow's thoughts be kept from drifting towards- a little, cozy home all ot his own with a pretty wife to cook meals like this, suggested Harvey Pride, master of ceremonies. This started a serious discussion which may end in a great "wife getting" campaign which will send Secretary Ellis M. Learner on the search f new "inmates" for his dormitory jooms. "I'm willing," agreed Learner.

ROAD SUPERVISOR LIKES JONES' PLAN FOR ROAD SCHOOL

Marshall Moody, road supervisor of Randolph county, was in an extended, conference with W. O. Jones, Wayne county highway superintendent, today. Mr. Moody said that he approved the plan of Mr. Jones to hold a road school here during February for road supervisors, their assistants, township road supervisors, trustees and county commissioners of Wayne, Union, Fayctto and Randolph counties. It has been suggested that the commissioners of Wayne, Union and Fayette counties could at the same time et together to talk over plans for a tri-county tuberculosis hospital.

NEW SCHEDULE OF WATER RATES HITS SCHOOLS

A new schedule of water rates for Richmond was authorized yesterday by the Indiana Public Utilities commission, taking the place of the schedule authorized the first of last August. The new schedule has been approved by both city officers and officials of the Richmond City Water Works company. While the new schedule provides Ihe company approximately the revenue the commission has held it to be entitled to, $103,778, it eliminates the meter rental charge entirely, makes no increase in the rate for the average domestic consumer, maintains the same minimum monthly charge, provides a decrease in the monthly charge for private fire protection systems and makes only a very slight increase in water costs for all consumers above the class of domestic users, who are consumers using 10,000 gallons or less per month. No change is made in the flat rate. Increase to Affect Schools. Increase is provided for the civil city, for the school city and for parochial schools and public hospitals. The rate for the public and parochial schools and for public hospitals is increased from C to 10 cents per 1,000 gallons. The civil city's rate remains the same, 10 cents per 1,000 gallons, but the city will now pay rental on 2S additional fire hydrants, formerly intermediate hydrants. Hydrant rentals, at the same time, are reduced from $37.50 per hydrant per year to $55 a year, up to 350 hyContinued On Page Eight.

Entente Note Forces Kaiser to Renew War

LONDON, Feb. 1. Chancellor Von Bethmann-Hollweg, adressing vhe Reichstag committee, declared that Germany was ready to stake everything and fight to the end, according to a Berlin dispatch to Reuter by way of Amsterdam. The dispatch quotes the chancellor as saying: "On December 12 I explained to the Reichstag the reasons which led to our peace offer. The reply of our. opponents clearly and precisely said that they declined peace negotiations with us and want to hear only of a peace which they dictate. By this the whole question of guilt for the continuation of the war is decided. The guilt falls alone on our opponents. Just as definite is our task. The conditions of the enemy we cannot discuss. They could only be accepted by a totally defeated people. It therefore means that we must fight. . "President Wilson's message to Congress shows a sincere wish to restore peace to the world. Many of his maxims agree with out aims, namely freedom of the seas, abolishment of the system of balance of power which always is bound to lead to new difficulties, equal rights of all nations and an ooen door. But what are the peace conditions of the entente? Germany's defensive force is to be destroyed, we to lose Alsace-Lorraine and our eastern provinces, the Danube monarchy to be dissolved. Bulgaria again to be cheated of her national unity and Turkey to be pushed out of Europe and smashed in As'.a. The destructive designs of our opponents cannot be expressed more strongly. We have been

challenged to fight to the end. We accept the challenge, we stake everything and shall be victorious."

GRAVITY BY

OF SITUATION CAUSES QUICK ACTION WILSON TO GUARD AMERICAN INTERESTS; U. S. MAY SEVER ALL RELATIONS AT ONCE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1. After an hour's conference between President Wilson and Secretary Lansing it became known today that the German situation is viewed with extreme gravity and that the American government had already begun to formulate definite steps. ; " ' . It was regarded as not impossible that action of some kind bad already been taken, but there was no indication of its nature. There also were indications that no announcement of the course of the

government would be made until certain tteps bad been taken through the navy department and the treasury for safe guarding American ports and other interests. After the conference Secretary Lansing refused categorically to Say what had been decided upon. A warning to Germany that a severance of diplomatic relations will follow the putting into effect of snch a campaign of ruthlessness as she has announced or an actual severance on Germany's announcement as it stands, are among

DECLARATION OF SEA BLOCKADE HOLDS NEUTRAL SHIPS IN PORT AWAITING ORDERS FROM NATIONS

NEW YORK, Feb. 1. The effect of j just such an emergency as this the Germany's declaration of a sea block-1 lin'tish government has assembled, it

Aviation it daily attracting mere and

to be only a fad for young men of

society. Aviation schools throughout the country daily receive scores of applications from prominent young women. This is a picture of Mrs. John J. Parker, of New York, wife of a wealthy stock broker, Mrs. Parker has become an accomplished aviatress, and is endeavoring to organize a woman's aviation corps for supplementary duty in the event of war.

M'COY GETS FINE FOR LETTING MINOR GIRL BUY LIQUOR

ade of the entente nations to be enforced "with every available weapon and without further notice." was felt today in every port on the Atlantic coast. Owners and agents of vessels flying neutral flags were in doubt as to their future course of action and it is believed that most of them will keep their ships in port until instructions are received from their governments. . In the offices of British and French lines it was said that there would be no interruption in the sailing from American ports of ships carrying the flags of the entente allies. To meet

Wheat Prices Fall 12 Cents

Frank E. McCoy, owner of a saloon on Fort Wayne avenue, entered a plea

of guilty to a grand jury Indictment

charging,him with selling injuor to a

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fine of $20 and costs was Imposed on him by Judge Fdl. Judge Fox fined Clarence Corey, owner of a North Ninth street saloon, $40 and costs when he entered "a plea of guilty to selling liquor to the same girl yesterday morning. Judge Fox said that the different fines were due to different circumstances existing In connection-with the cases.

, CHICAGO, Feb. 1. The wheat mar ket profoundly shocked by the Ger man note today showed opening de

1 dines qf f rom 11H to 12 cents. May

scuu ai i.ou accoraing to lue nrst ngures posted ind July at 1.38 Prices

later rose from 4 to 6 cents above the bottom.

GRACE STRATTON HELD ON INDICTMENT RETURNED AFTER PROBE BY GRAND JURY

Grace Stratton bantered Prosecutor Strayer to investigate an alleged law violation against her. , The new prosecutor took up the challenge and today, Mrs. Stratton is in the women's jail awaiting trial on a grand jury indictment charging her with keeping a disorderly house.

"They can't banter me and get away with it," said the prosecutor today. The story is told of how a few days ago, Mrs. Stratton was at the police headquarters relative to a matter concerning her son who was reported to be in trouble in Florida. Upon the - Continued On PagEight.

Board Refuses to Give Status of Charity Bureau's Finances

was said, a large fleet of small fast cruisers to be used a "submarine chas

ers." These vessel, said to numbe! 4,000 will be available to keep the sea lines clear of raiders and submarines and act as conveys. Expect to Receive Orders. P. A. S. Franklin, president of the International Mercantile Marine and Continued On Page Five.

Steel Figures

Go Below Par

NEW YORK, Feb. 1. Opening prices in the stock market today showed big losses. They ranged from Ui to 13 points. United States steel for the first time in many months dropped below par. There was a slight rally later.

Cotton Makes Record Slump

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 1. The May position on the opening of the cotton market today fell $21 a bale dropping to 13 cents a pound compared to $17.24 yesterday's closing price. The fall is tbe greatest over night loss in the hUvgiof the local cotton market.

Annual Art Exhibit to Open at Art Gallery Friday Night

The twentieth annual exhibition of

paintings by artists of Indiana, held tnder the auspices of the Richmond Art association, will open Friday evering in the public art gallery, high school building. In accordance with the annual custom cash prizes will be given to Indiana artists whose paintings are deemed most meritorious, the donor of these prizes being Mrs. Mary T. R. Foulke. of Richmond. At tbe last annual exhibition the winners were Wayrnan Adams, of Indianapolis, and George Herbert Baker

Weather Forecast

For Indiana by United States Weather Bureau Generally fair tonight aud Friday. Severe cold wave tonight.

Temperature Today. Noon 22 Yesterday. Maximum 64 Minimum 32

For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Occasional snow flurries but mostly fair tonight and Friday. Very cold tonight and Friday. Decidedly below zero Friday morning. General Conditions The storm of the past few days is moving eastward and a cold wave has settled southvest and will cover all the United States east of the Rocky Mountains excepting southern Florida. Temperature ranges from zero in Minnesota to LS-frQg toDOTta-and acmih .Dakota

of Richmond. Richmond artists whose pictures will be shown are: George Herbert Baker, J. E. Bundy, Charles Howard Clawson, Maud KaufmanEggemeyer, W. A. Eyden. Sr., and W. A. Eyden, Jr., Frank J. Girardin, A. W. Gregg, M. T. Nordyke and Alden Mote. Painters Will Exhibit Among other Indiana painters who will be represented are: J. Ottis Ad

ams and Winfrede B. Adams, of Brookville: S. P. Bans, of Indianapolis; Randolph Coates, of Indianapolis; Laura Fry, of Lafayette; Carl C. Graf, of Indianapolis; Paul Hadley, of Mooresville; Emma B. King, of Indianapolis; Joseph Krementz, of New Albany; Lynn Morgan, of Indianapolis; Louis F. Mueller, of Indianapolis; Paul A. Plaschke, of New Albany; Frederick Polley, of Indianapolis; Emma Sangernebo, of Indianapolis; J. Rothlisberger, of Muncie; Julia Graydon Sharpe, of Indianapolis; Otto Stark, of Indianapolis; T. C. Steele of Indianapolis; Gertrude Unthank, of Winchester; W. T. Turman, of Terre Haute; Frank H. Wagner and Mary L. Wagner, of Milford; Clifton Wheeler, of Indianapolis; Mrs. John Winn, of Laporte. There is a total of 107 pictures in this year's exhibition. The judges who Avill make the awards of prizes are James Hopkins, of the Cincinnati art museum; Wilton Irvine, of Chicago, and Miss Alice Schille, of Columbus, O. The exhibition will - continue until

Financial affairs of the Social Serv

ice Bureau carefully are shielded from

public notice. Only subscribers to the funds of T,he organization are entitled to knowledge of the status of the treasuryRequest for a statement of the present status of the bureau met with the same response as did request for a view of the contract, which, it is assumed, John T. Melpolder has with the bureau. Treasurer Jordan of the bureau yesterday declined to give out a statement concerning the bureau's financial condition. Shortage in Funds Reported. He based his refusal on the grounds that the inquirer is not a contributor to the bureau. The fact that there is

NEW CRISIS HALTS PROBE INTO "LEAK"

a controversy on between Melpolder and others also influenced his action. It is understood that the last campaign for funds conducted by the bureau did not yield sufficient money to pay expenses during the current year. Although it is understood the board is standing firmly behind Melpolder, it is believed it will issue no public statement bearing on the matter. A called meeting of the board is to be held soon to consider the controversy among other matters, it is understood. Meanwhile citizens are wondering why Melpolder stands so high with the board.

25-DEGREE JECLINE MADE BY MERCURY

GERMAN ACTION REVEALS GREAT NEED OF PEACE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1. Prefacing a "prepared address on world peace today, Senator McCumber, Republican

of North Dakota, referred to the German submarineblockade and declared that while it was inopportune for the Senate to invade the field of diplomacy it was more than ever desirable for it to aid the president in securing world peace. "We awakened this morning," said Senator McCumber, "to meet a situation so critical as to warrant our laying all ordinary business aside and giving our, earnest consideration to the grave and vital matters in which the nation already is envolved and matters in which our future peace may be at stake." "The note received last night from one of the belligerents foreshadows an era of slaughter and starvation far beyond anything that the world has yet witnessed and brings home to us with further force the necessity for the effort of the president to check future slaughter and to bring about peace."

the possibilities. There is no official grounds, however, for stating that either of these sources has been selected although one is generally expected. Course of Action Decided It is admitted that a course of action has been decided upon but is said that certain steps must be taken before it is announced. Following the conference between President Wilson' and Secretary Lancing the opinion became generally prevalent in official quarters that a break In diplomatic relations with Germany seemed inevitable although it was thought probable that an ultimatum or a warning to the Berlin government might precede this action. U. S. Will Take Stand The view was taken widely in official quarters that the United States could not let the situation stand unchallenged. When Secretary Lansing went to the White House to confer with the president, he took some documents with him and went to the mansion instead of the executive offices. It was pointed out that any note to be sent to Germany might in itself as readily be a notice that relations had been severed, as a warning that they would be. There was no confirmation of any of the report and no statement further than that a course had been decided upon.

ASK TO TRANSMIT WORKMEN'S FUND

HARRISBURG, Pa.. Feb. 1. The Pennsylvania workmen's compensation board today had under consideration

the question of asking the state de

partment at Washington to help fcolve the problem of transmitting compensation awards to relatives in war-ridden Poland of men killed in industrial accidents in this state. Committees representing the Polish war victims' relief fund have laid the question before the board.

CONGRESS KEEPS SILENT ON NEW GERMAN ISSUE

WASHINGON, Feb. l.-Congres generally recognizing the gravity' of the international situation today showed no Inclination to arouse discussion of tbe issue while President Wilson was forming a course of action. Many members thought the President would address Congress in the; near future. Majority Leader Kitchen in opening the revenue bill debate in the; House appealed to Democrats and Re-i publicans alike at a time like the pres- j cnt when a "grave situation confronts tbe Republic" to forget there ever; were any differences.

LONTZ LEADS FIGHT ON BILL TO MAKE CORPORATIONS MEET COSTS OF PREPAREDNESS PLAN!

Mercury in the waterworks thermometer fell 27 degrees between 6 o'clock last night and 7 o'clock this morning. This morning it stood at 25 degrees above zero. Last night it was 52 degrees above. The change in temperature was accompanied by snow flurries. This is the inaugural of the storm from the west predicted by Weather Forecastor W. E. Moore.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1. Members of the "leak" investigation committee before re-convening today, said that ou account of the international situation they probably would close the New York hearing today and return to Washington immediately,

AMERICAN FIRMS DOUBLE EXPORTS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1. American manufactures sent abroad last year were double in value those" of 1915. Manufactures ready for consumption were valued at $2,625,686,208, the commerce department announced today, compared with $1,315,105,552 in 1915. They formed more than half of the year's increase in exports which aggregate $5,421,269462 against $2,493,230632 . ia .1314,

TEST VOTE SHOWS DRY H LEAD IN PROHIBITION FIGHT

John M. Lontz, president of the F. &

N. Lawn Mower company and the

Richmond Malleable Iron Foundry company, announced today that he would immediately call upon the Indiana Manufacturers Association to join in the fight against a revenue

measure pending in congress which

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 1. The first vote by roll call in the Senate on the Prohibition issue was taken at noon today. By a vote of ,27 to 22 the Senate refused to sustain a motion made by Senator Van Auken to postpone indefinitely a motion made by Senator Mercer to amend an amendment to the bill, proposed by Senator Culbertson, having as its object a delay in the taking effect of the provisions of the state wide prohibition law until Dec. 31, 1918. . Senator Mercer's motion would fix the time of the bill taking effect as April 2, 1918. Vote Regarded as Test The vote was regarded by many, as the probable strength of both sides in the Senate and they said they would not be surprised if the final vote on the measure would be about the same. The Senate b7 a vive voce vote accepted an amendment proposed by Senator Chambers which would still - further restrict the sale of the

liquors defined in the bill, by eliminating practically all the privileges accorded to pharmacists by the original measure. At the same time the measure would protect clergymen who were in possession of liquor for sacramental purposes. Hundreds of supporters of the dry cause swarmed through the corridors of .the state house today and filled every available corner of the Senate Continued on Page Eight

Local Florists Give Banquet Richmond florists will entertain delegates to the American Carnation Society's convention in Indianapolis here tomorrow. The convention closed tonight. A luncheon will be served the visit-

I ors at the Country club and visits will

be paid to green houses. Most of Richmond's florists are attending the convention in Indianapolis. The E. G. Hill company, of Richmond, won first prize with a display Enchantress Supreme carnations.

NO SPECIAL CHARTERED

Richmond's delegation of dry workers, who will attend the senate session in Indianapolis Friday morning when the prohibition vote is taken will not go in a special car. This plan was abandoned this afternoon. .

ACCEPTS $9,000 AS COMPROMISE

Clarence Teitsort has . accepted $9,000 from the Pennsylvania railroad as compensation for the loss of. a hand in an accident at Anderson over a year ago while he was in the employ of the company. He was recently granted $15,000 damages by a jury in the Wayne circuit court. ... Upon the consent of Teitsort, this was modified by Judge Fox to $12,000. To prevent an appeal being taken to the supreme court, Teitsort agreed to bettie for $9,000. The money was paid fcim late yesterday.

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would place practically the entire cost j of the "preparedness" program on the j corporate interests of the Unitedl States. The bill, which has been approved by i the House Democratic caucus, provides i a tax of 8 per cent per annum on all j corporations whose net earnings exceed $5,000. The tax would be levied. I it is understood, against the assets of I each corporation. I Kern Will Support Measure. In a letter addressed to Mr. Lontz.! Senator Kern, intimates that he will! eupport the measure. Senator Watson ( has written Mr. Lontz that he is oprposed to the measure and will vote; against it. In his letter Senator Kern calls attention to the fact that "advocates of preparedness" have succeeded in securing authorization of a large mContinued On Page Eight.

SET INHERITANCE TAX ON ESTATE

Inheritance tax for the estate of the late Col. John F. Miller was cet at . $764 by Judge Fox in circuit court today. The total estate was valued at $84,400. This is divided equally between: Harry I. Miller; son; Ida M. Starr, daughter; John F. Miller, Jr.. grandson; William W. Grubbs, grand-: son.

DIVORCES ASKED BY TWO PARTIES !

Two divorce suits were filed in cirj cuit court today. ..-... Habitual drunkenness Is charged in the complaint of Vena Stitzer, Hag-; erstown, against Oscar B. Stitzer, residence unknown. ,' A statutory charge is the foundation of the complaint of Benjamin F.Jones against Esther Jones. Charles j Ross is named as co-respondent.