Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 73, 6 February 1917 — Page 1

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Just the Gist Today's Resume

These sentence flashes contain the salient features of local, state, national and international events of the last twenty-four hours. They are timesavers for busy readers.

County Superintendent C. O. Williams proposes the erection of a J25.000 vocational high school at West Fifth and School streets. Daniel W. , Grubbs, brother of late John W. Grubbs, is dead at his, home in Harrodsburg, Ky. Richmond, in proportion to its population, ranks fourth in the United States in the number of men who bate enlisted in the army service during the last year. The outstanding features in the preparations which the United States is making for eventualities with Germany are: Proposals of a $250,000,000 emergency fund to be placed at the disposal of the president for use in an "emergency." Conferences between the chief executives and the secretaries of war and the navy on various defense plans. Proclamation of the president forbidding American ship owners to transfer ships to foreign registry. Rush work in private and government ship

yards where war vessels are being built. Preparation of legislation that will permit the government to take over munitions factories. Promises of co-operation from individuals and corporations offering co-operation and help. German government indicates that It will not modify her declaration of ruthless submarine warfare. Reports from Berlin say German people express satisfaction at the government's decision. Ambassador von Bernstorff, ttaff und German consuls will leave United States for Christiania on February 13. ' Two hundred Germans and 9 Autrians ask for naturalization papers in Chicago. German-American press I'ledges loyalty of foreign born. . Congress by overriding the president's veto of the immigration bill, enacts into law a provision which calls for a literacy test, thus ending a twenty year fight on this clause. Japan has Indicated her hostitility to the clause. .

Delinquent taxes In Wayne county amount to approximately $49,000. ' Switzerland will refuse to follow course suggested for neutrals by President Wilson. . . . ....... Lokal Anzeiger says Wilson fails to grasp true situation in Europe and that he is unwilling to co-operate to prevent further spread of misery. American Citizens in Germany have been advised of the break but have not been ordered to leave that country. There are about 2,000 of them. Objection to County Superintendent Williams' plan for a township vocational high school will be made by taxpayers on the ground that it should be placed in a central location. Hogs today sold' for $12 at the loeal yards which is the highest price paid here since the civil-war. Forty persons were injured when a Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific was wrecked by a spreading rail near Walnut, Iowa. A rumor that Germany had declared war on the United States caused a drop of 1 to 3 points on Wall Street. County council will be asked during the year to appropriate funds to help patriotic societies erect a statue to Oliver P. Morton. Press of Italy hopes that neutrals will adopt stand of United States. Gas shortage causes suffering of thousands of persons and hampers industry at Pittsburg. Official news of the sinking of the Eavestone reveals the fact that she was a provisional British collier. German raids last night on the Verdun front at Louvemont and Eparges gained no successes. Stock market led by United States steel takes higher tone. Engines and boilers of nine interred vessels at Honolulu have been disabled by crews.

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2,000 Killed in Last Drive

(By Associated Press) BERLIN. Feb. 6. The British lost at least 2,000 men in killed in their attacks on the Turkish line south of the Tigris near Kut-El-Amara on Feb. 1, Turkish army headquarters announces in its report of Feb. 2. The attack was a failure the statement declares.

GERMANS HOPE TO AVOID FIGHT WITH AMERICA

(By Associated Press) LONDON, Feb. 6. A wireless dispatch received here today quotes the Overseas News agency of Berlin to the effect that foreign secretary Zimmerman declared in an interview that Germany joined with President Wilton in the wish that there may be no conflicts, and that the German government after minute examination of the president's speech to Congress appreciates "those words of a non-hostile character."

LOSS OF AMERICAN LIFE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED OVERT ACT BY COUNTRY

COUNTY WILL ASSIST IN ERECTING STATUE FOR OLIVER MORTON

Erection of a memorial statue to Oliver P. Morton, Indiana's War governor and a Wayne county man, within the next year is practically assured. " i William Cheesman, president of the board of county commissioners, announced that the conntjr totmcll wtn

be asked some time this year to ap-jand of various other wares also

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Feb. 6. With pros

pects for another day of waiting for

development of the ruthless submarine campaign that may bring war between

the United States and Germany, im

mediate interest here centered today

upon the destruction of the British steamer Eaveston, in which an Ameri

can seaman lost his life. Apparently officials are confident that this Incident will not prove to be the overt act that will cause hostilities, but never

theless complete reports are,, awaited with grave anxiety. Earlier in the war, the state department received several reports of the shelling of vessels by submarines and the injury of passengers or crew in life-boats, but investigation in each instance led to the conclusions that the vessels were resisting or trying to escape. If this is found to be the case with the Eaveston, the act will not be regarded as illegal. Discuss Neutral Conference Meanwhile a conference of neutral nations is being discussed, on suggestion of one of the European neutrals, most severely affected by the war, and although it is believed the idea has

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propriate necessary funds which will

be expended with money to be raised by patriotic organizations for the erection of a permanent memorial. The commissioners and other county officials favor having the memorial statue placed on the northeast corner of the court house yard instead of on the proposed Main street bridge. A thorough investigation made by the commissioners upon the request of the Women's Relief Corps has revealed that it would be difficult to make arrangements to erect a suitable statue on the bridge or near it:

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Feb. 6. Difficulty In obtaining new patterns for dress fabrics and other textiles from abroad has caused designers from all parts of the United States to avail themselves ef the stores of American primitive and Indian art in the American museum of national history, the trustees announc

ed today. Manufacturers of pottery

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ARMISTICE GRANTED BY DESPOT WINTER

King Winter has declared an armistice for 36 hours at least. Forecaster Moore, who predicts movements of the chill monarch, says the temperature probably will go above the freezing mark. There are no signs of an immediate renewal of hostilities, 6ays the same authority. Sunday's attack of the surly soverlgn broke records for ferocity. His

aerial attack moved at the rate of 80 miles an hour at times and forced the mercury down 30 degrees in two hours.

Moore reports the operations of King Winter have extended as far

south as Florida and have caused much

suffering there.

sending their experts to the museum for ideas. In consequence of the European war, the institution . plans to broaden its country-wide mission of adding the industrial civic and artistic life of the United States, it was announced, and its resources and researches will be placed at the disposal of the nation.

WAR TIME ASPECT ASSUMED BY YARDS AT PHILADELPHIA

DEFENSE SOCIETIES ASK FOR UNIVERSAL

MILITARY SERVICE

Weather Forecast

For Indiana by United States Weather Bureau Rain or snow tonight and probably Wednesday, Warmer tonight Temperature Today. Noon 24 Yesterday. Maximum 8 Minimum 8 below For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Unsettled and warmer tonight Followed by snow or rain tonight or Wednesday. General Conditions The cold wave continues over the eastern and southern portions but warmer weather prevails over the middle and plain states. A storm is approaching and Is causing reaction to milder weather tonight with snow or rain. Temperatures at Atlanta, Georgia 2 degrees above at Ashevllle, North Carolina, 6 below at Jacksonville." Florida. 26 above with frost in Miami, Florida.

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Feb. 6. This is a busy week for the members of scores of or

ganizations formed since the beginning

of the war to promote ideas of national defense or spread the propaganda of

international peace. Conscription and universal military training are uppermost in the discussions of the defense societies. The National Security'league, one of the largest of these organizations sent to Washington today, resolutions commending "the statesmanship and thoroughly American attitude of President Wilson in the present crisis." The resolutions recommended the passage by congress of a measure for universal military service. Representatives of the National Security league, the navy league, the American Defense Society, the military training camps association and the Universal Military Training league, which attended the meeting at which the resolutions were adopted yesterday, also indorsed the appeal. Plans were made for a congress of all patriotic and defense societies to be held in Washington on February 21.

DISMISS DIVORCE SUIT

Judge Fox in circuit court today dismissed the suit of Mabel J. Pirkey against Samuel W. Pirkey for divorce.

(By Associated Press) PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 6. Conditions along the river front, at the navy yard, the government arsenals and the private armament plants today assumed a war-time aspect with every conceivable precaution in force to prevent overt act by fanatics or others hostile to the United States. In semi-official and civilian circles patriotic and preparedness measures were everywhere apparent. Recruiting stations were overwhelmed with applications for service in both the army and navy. Scores of industrial establishments, including the Baldwin Locomotive Works, one of the largest manufacturing plants in the city, have volunteered their services to the government in case of necessity. One hour and a half was added today to the working day of all civilian employes at the navy yard except

those in the public supplies department. Plans are under way, it is said, to place the yard on a three shift basis, each shift working eight hours.

been favorably received by President Wilson there is no definite indication that the plan will mature. Relations with Austria are not on sound foundation, owing to the known adherence of the dual monarchy to Germany's submarine war program, but certain differences in her announcContinued On Page Eight.

ELECT JAMES PETRY

ELDORADO, O., Feb. 6 JameS Petry has been elected president of the Eldorado Farmers' institute; Garfield Kimmel, vice president; Hale Agler, secretary; Harvey Banfill, treasurer; Samuel McKee, Clarence Miimich and Frank Schlosser, executive committee.

Plan to Build Grew of Subs

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Feb. 6. Republican senators in conference today decided to stand back of Senator Poindexter's bill for immediate construction of twenty fleet and eight coast submarines at a cost of $4,000,000.

SWISS WILL STEER COURSE OF NEUTRAL

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON; Feb. 6. Information that Switzerland will not adopt President Wilson's suggestion, jthat, in the interest of world peace, other neutrals follow the lead of the United States and break off diplomatic relations with Germany, was received here today. So far as is known this is the first response.

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(By Associated Press? WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, Germany's ffisposfticsLfo regard the break with the United States with calmness and deliberation and in a peaceful spirit, as expressed by Foreign Minister Zimmerman, brings new encouragement to those who hope the breach between the two countries will go no farther than a severance of diplomatic relations. The real test, however, comes on the actual perform ance of the campaign of unrestricted submarine warfare and while all American officials fervently share the hope that the break will go no further, there is no disposition to recede from the position that American lives and rights will be protected by whatever measures are necessary.

BATES DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT JOHN T. MELPOLDER IS THE RIGHT MAN TO HANDLE SOCIAL SERVICE

Fred S. Bates doesn't believe John T. Melpolder is the man to handle social work in Richmond. Mr. Bates is a retired business man and was president of the Social Service Bureau from January to April, 1916. He resigned when the managing board refused to support his view that the days of Melpolder's usefulness in Richmond were over. "When a man cant work with those with whom he is employed to work and with those who are employing him he Is worthless to the organization," says Mr. Bates In support of his view. Bate Advocate of Principle. -Mr. 3ates.-4a -a' firm advocate of the principle of the Social Service Bureau. He says it is the only correct solvent of the social problems of Richmond. He resigned as president of the

board when the members opposed his

resolution asking for a notice to Mel

polder that his contract would not be renewed the first of September. Before the resolution was submitted at a special meeting, called for the purpose by Mr. Bates, he interviewed each member of the board and asked their opinion of Melpolder's usefulness. Only two members of the board supported Melpolder. The others agreed with Mr. Bates that the best interests of social work in Richmond demanded a change in the secretary's office. But when the meeting was called

and ,ihe -.resolution ... Buhmltted-Jliey I

back-tracked. Left Nothing for Him to Do. Mr. Bates does not pretend to understand what caused the change in

STOCK MARKET SUFFERS REVERSE ON A RUMOR OF WAR DESIGNS

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Feb. 6. Rumors widely circulated in the financial district at noon today that Germany had declared war upon the United States caused a sharp break in the stock market. Prices already somewhat irregular, gave way from 1 to 3 points, with especial weakness in shippings, munitions and equipmentUnited Steel dropped two points from Its best price of the previous

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HELMS DRAWS FINE

Earl Helms, Centerville, entered a plea of guilty to a grand jury indictment charging him with assault and battery in circuit court today and received a fine of $1 and costs amounting to $11 which he paid.

DUTCH VESSELS TO TRAVEL ZONE

(By Associated Press) AMSTERDAM, (via London), Feb. 6. The Nieuwe Rotterdamsche iCourant says that several ship owners have received the following telegram from The Hague: "The naval staff announces that the German admiralty has informed them that Dutch ships which had already left North America on February 1 for English ports, will be allowed to pass thereto but cannot leave those ports without risk." The Courant adds that as the telegram 'was not clear some of the ship owners have gone to The Hague to

seek explanation.

(By Associated Press) LONDON, Feb. 3. The attitude of European neutrals in regard to the

American suggestion that they break off diplomatic relations with Germany is being awaited with keen interest but a canvass of the diplomatic representatives of these nations show there was a general disposition to take time

for consideration of the suggestion.

hour and other industrials lost as much and in some instances more. The market soon recovered part of its loss but continued extremely nervous.

HOGS SELL FOR $12

A top price of $12 the highest since Civil war days was paid for prime hogs on the local live stock market today. Best porkers had been quoted at $11.75. Supply, and demand together with car shortage mentioned as the cause for the boost.

U. S. SPURS ON MUNITION SHOPS

COURT ADJOURNS OUT OF RESPCT

When Judge Fox was officially informed by the prosecuting attorney at 9:30 o'clock this morning of the death of Mrs. Martha H. Freeman, wife of Attorney Perry Freeman and the mother of Attorney Gath Freeman, he adjourned the Wayne circuit court until 9 o'clock tomorrow morning as a token of respect. Only emergency business was disposed of before the time of adjournment.

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Feb. 6. Necessity for the government to encourage rather than discourage the munitions industry in view of the present international crisis, was urged today before the Senate finance sub-coirtnittees by representatives of a score of such manufacturers opposing the excess profits tax clase of the proposed revenue bill.

heart on the part of the board members. Under the circumstances, he says, there was nothing left for him to do but to step down and out. Mr. Bates recognizes Melpolder's ability In one line of social work. "He has the ability to weed out unContinued On Page Eight ,

No Citizens Quit Germany

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Feb. 6. It was stated officially today that there is no change in the status of the 2,000 or more Americans in Germany. They have not been ordered by the United States to leave Germany but have been advised of the break in relations that they make individual decisions.

Prepare For Eventualities.

The work of preparing for eventualities went steadily forward today In all branches of the government. Three emergency amendments to the navy bill were presented to the Hons by Chairman Padgett of the naval committee after conferences "with administration officials. They propose: Issue of $150,000,000 of three per cent, five-year bonds to cover cost of quick delivery of shisp and war supplies, including more submarines, destroyers and ammunitions. Includes Big Appropriations. Appropriation of $1,000,000 for pur-' chase of basic patents for manufacture and development of air craft Blanket authority to the president of the secretary of the navy to order ships or material from any plant within the limits of . appropriations; to take possession of any plant that refused to give the government precedence and to draft employes of private plants Into the naval establishment. The war department put its quartermaster agents into the market to bring reserve storar up'to- the maximum supply at once. .

MUNITION VESSELS CONTINUE TO LEAVE FOR ALLIED PORTS

PROVIDES FUND FOR MILITIAMEN

3 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BY HOME

COUNTY GRANTS INCREASE

In keeping with their policy of raising wages of county employes sufficient to meet the increased costs of living, county commissioners, yesterday, raised the salary of B. F. Abbott, guard for prisoners who are worked on county turnpikes, from $2.50 to $3 a

day. .

Only three applications for admittance to the Wernle Orphans' Home could be accepted out of the seven when the board of trustees met in quarterly session today. Lack of space prevented the acceptance of more than three children. A legacy of $500 given by the late Frederick Schmidt, a banker of Ann Arbor, was received. Routine matters were disposed of.

SET STRIKER'S CASE

The first strike violence case that has been tried in Wayne circuit court for some time has been set for tomorrow. William Cooney, Cambridge City," a striker at the Bertsch foundry, is charged by a grand jury indictment with having assaulted Everett Carlin, a strike-breaker. A jury will hear the trial.

(By Associated Press) ALBANY, N. Y., Feb. 6. The Senate unanimously and without discussion passed today upon receipt of a special message from the government a bill appropriating $1,000,000 for the expense of the national guard, naval militia and other organizations called into service in "connection with the existing situation arising from Germany's submarine campaign.

HUNT LOST CREW

(By Associated Press) LONDON, Feb. 6 Nothing is yet known regarding the fate of the crew of the Belgian relief steamer Lars Kruse, which was sunk by a torpedo or mine near the Belgian coast yesterday. The ship touched at Las Palmas on Jan. 20 and the ordinary course would have made 6ome British port before arriving at Rotterdam where she was due about Feb. 10.

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Feb. 6. The German blockade declaration has not delayed the transportation of war materials and munitions from the United States to Great Britain and France. Carrying manifestos in the customs house here, show that five steamers now on their way from this port to Europe carrying enough contraband war goods to equip an army corps. Two of these vessels fly French colors; the others are of British registry. It is believed in shipping circles, that on account of the value of their cargoes Great Britain has made arrangements to convoy these ships through

the danger zone. Three of them left New York after the date on which Germany declared for unrestricted submarine warfare. Four of them, the Rochambeau for Bordeaux, the Adriatic, Carmania and Baltic for Liverpool, carry passengers. The only two American passenger ships now at sea, according to the declaration of agents of the line, carry no contraband cargo. They are the Kroonland, which sailed for Liverpool Jan. 31, and the New York, which

departed from the same port Feb. 3.

EXAMINE SEAMEN OFF GERMAN SHIP

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Feb. 6. Immigration officials at Ellis Island today continued the examination of German seamen from the German merchant ships in this harbor who sought permission to enter the country as immigrants. Eighteen members of these crews were allowed to enter yesterday.

FORECAST WHEAT CROP

(By Associated Press) PARIS, Ftb. 6. The forecast for France's wheat crop is now fifty-three million quintals from the autumn sowings and 10,000,000 to 11,000,000 quintals from the spring sowings. The country's annual consumption is from 80,000,000 to 85,000,000 Quintals.

BERNSTORFF GETS THE IRON CROSS

(By Associated Press) LONDON, Feb. 6. Count Von Bernstorff, dismissed German ' ambassador to the United States has been granted the Iron Cross with the White Ribbon by the German emperor, according to an Amsterdam dispatch to the Exchange Telegram company quoting a report from German headquarters. This decoration is one conferred on civilians for services rendered in time of war. .

DANIEL GRUBBS ANSWERS DEATH CALL AT HOME

Word has been received from Harrodsburg, Ky., of the death of Daniel W. Grubbs, well known to many of Richmond's older residents. Mr. Grubbs was a brother of he late John W. Grubbs of this city and an uncle of Mrs. William F: Starr, Keystone apartments, of this city. He was 81 years of age. Daniel Webster Grubbs was born in Henry county, Indiana, May 19, 1835. In his youth he learned the printing business, serving his apprenticeship in the office of the Newcastle Courier. He came to Indianapolis in 1857, when twenty-two years old, and began the study of law In the office of William Henderson. After he was admitted to the bar he was for some time associated in practice with Elijah B. Martindale. Enlisted in Union Army Mr. Grubbs enlisted and served as a private in the war for the Union i:i Company B, One hundred and thirtysecond Indiana volunteer infantry, a hundred days' regiment. In 1877 he was elected to the board of aldermen, an office that was afterward abolished, and there served as president of the police board until 1880. In that year he was nominated by the Republicans for mayor of Indianapolis. He had as his Democratic opponent Professor James H. Smart, who had then just finished his term as superintendent of public instruction. Mr. Grubbs was elected by a vote of 7,182 to 6,665. After the close of his term, in 1884, Mr. Grubbs went to Parral, Mexico, where until 1903 he was engaged in the banking business. He then retired from active business. For several years, until bis death, he lived at Harrodsburg, Ky.

MAY MODIFY NEW QUARTER DESIGNS (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Feb. 6. The design for the new quarters recently put Into circulation may be slightly modifipd.. Treasury officials are considering the matter on the suggestion of the designer of the coins, Herman McNeill, of New York. Mr. McNeill is said to have suggested placing on the obverse side of the coin a background of stars against the figure of the eagle and slightly raising the design of the eagle.

BUY FOOD SUPPLIES

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Feb, 6. Immediate purchase of reserve on the quarter master's supplies for the army up to the Irmits of available appropriations was ordered today by Secretary Baker. - ,",.'. ': .