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Morton's Birthplace, Underground Railroad and Site of Clay's Speech Are Without Explanatory Tablets.

PEOPLE ARE NEGLIGENT

BY W. R. POUNDSTONE The average Richmond citizen is proud of his city. He delights to tell the visitor of the city's industrial activities, of its beauty and the culture of its people. Of the history of the commu-

WAR CRAFT WILL CONVOY SHIPS THROUGH SUB ZONE BEFORE WILSON WOULD MAKE WAR DECLARATION

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 Late reports of ships sunk by German submarines were scanned eagerly by government officials today for a double reason. First, there was the ever-present fear that any hour might bring a dispatch saying an American ship had been sunk without warning or American lives lost, thus driving the United States to use force to protect its rights. Second, yesterday's report falling off of aggregate tonnage sunk, produced wonder, as to whether the failure was only temporary, or whether Great Britain has already done something to lessen the force of the submersibles' attacks. '

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Germany Must Make Move. In reference to the chances of

more pronounced break with Germany, It is disclosed that the precise course of the United States has been determined. President Wilson will not ask congress for a declaration of war but only for authority to take necessary measures to protest neutral rights. This would still leave the first act of open hostilities to Germany's choosing. The convoying of merchant vessels by American war craft might be ordered. Practical interest in the progressive

success or ine suDmanne vampiugu was based on Lloyd's reports reaching here, indicating that not much more

citizen has an amazingly small

knowledge of this interesting subject, interesting not only locally but to any intelligent vis

itor, for no community in the state has a richer history than Richmond and Wayne county. Other Citiea Realize Need. In this movement for a bigger, better Richmond the thy and its environs must be well advertised to provide a basis for industrial expansion, a fact younger and more enterprising westera communities realized some years ago, and into this scheme of advertising might bo incorporated a plan for emphasizing the city's historical importance. . Why not preserve historical landmarks cf the city and county, provide , nunioi !;;hi for the community's distin-' Milsh( r.id daughters and erect eri'aMc rir.r!:rs on sites where historic.il tsanspircd? Jmi A.1 Ordinary Head.

Traiii.'s thrcush three of the; county's hrgest towns. Richmond,! Centcrviile and Cambridge City, and j forming their main traffic artery is tho ancient National road, the 'very dust of which is laden with historic ro-: mance, but to the ordinary traveler of this famed highway it is nothing more j 'than an ordinary road. I

Who knows that the Dublin bridge on this highway is only one remaining of the numerous bridges constructed by the Federal government in the building of the road? No marker tells Its story. Who knows the story of old Schoolfields tavern in Dublin, a haven of hospitality, in its time, to weary stage travelers on the "lane to the golden west." No shaft nor marker relates its history, yet it once sheltered the chief executive of the republic. President Filmore, who came in a stage on an inspection trip. Few Recall Historic Trip. Only a few of the oldest residents of, the western part of the county recall the tact that when President Filmore departed from Schoolflelds tavern the road was so muddy that his stage could not be operated and he was placed in a lisht road wagon, the (teat of which was a cjuecnswtre crate; only these oldest inhabitants recall the hostile demonstration on the part of the townspeople when the chief executive left Dublin, a demonstration resulting from Filmore's action in stopping the completion of the highway because he regarded authorization of

the work "class legislation." . One of the most important pages in the nation's history prior to thfc Civil war relates to the famous "Underground Railway" which transported so many negroes from southern slavery to Canadian freedom, and the most important "station" of this "railroad" vas located in Fountain City. Know Little of History. In this building, which still stands, was once sheltered Eliza Harris, the heroine of "Uncle Tom's Cabin." This ouse in many communities would be a priceless relic. Wayne county folks know very little of its absorbing history. ' Who knows the site of Camp Wayne near Richmond, where so many Indiana troops were mobilized and trained during the Civil war? Why not erect a handsome memorial shaft on this historic site? Who knows the site of the first building erected in Richmond? Members of the county board of commiss

ioners can see it any day from court house windows. Why not mark this historic landmark? Morton's Home Unmarked. Whdt is being done to preserve the birthplace of the county's greatest son, one of the greatest of all Americans, Oliver P. Moon, Indiana ' "war govrrnor." It trends in Ce;-frville, but no marker nor memorial tells its story to tho chance pilgrims to its doors. ' To the everlasting shame of the county no statute has ever been erected to Morton, although the state has paid signal honor to his memory at the state house. Who knows the location of the place where Henry Clay made his famous speech which cost him the Vesidency? It Is in Richmond. ,

was sunk yesterday, although about 21,000 tons was reported sunk Thursday, and about 28,000 tons each of the two preceding days. A daily destruction of 33.000 tons would be necessary to maintain the rate which the Gen man admiralty believes sufficient to isolate England. Reports that Great. Britain is arranging to convoy great fleets of merchantmen through the war zones, gained credence here.

WASPS SEND 12,258 TONS

GERARD'S TRAIN TAKES SHORTER ROUTE OF TRAVEL

(By Associated Press) BERLIN, Feb. 9, (via London, Feb. 19.) Ambassador Gerard's train will leave Berlin approximately as scheduled but will enter Switzerland by way of Singen, instead of Basle as originally planned. Americans who will travel with the ambassador were informed late this afternoon that their baggage must be at the depot for inspection not later than 11 o'clock tomorrow morning, so as to avoid delay and confusion at the frontier. It is probable that the special train's baggage capacity will be taxed to the utmost as the embassy staff and others permitted to travel with Gerard plan to carry most of their belongings with them. The train will consist largely of day coaches with a saloon car for the ambassador and possibly sleepers for the women. The route decided upon is shorter than the original one by way of Basle. Despite the fact that details of Mr. Gerard's departure have been indefinite until this evening, the Americans in Berlin have shown little tendency to worry and the delicacy of the situation has not affected the serenity of tho German public. No more attention has been paid to foreigners than is usual, Americans have been treated with rigid courtesy and no objection has been raised to English being spoken publicly.

TO BOTTOM OF ATLANTIC

(By Associated Press) Three more steamers, aggregating 12,258 tons, were reported sunk today by the Germans in their new submarine campaign. Definite announcement was made of

the sinking of two of these vessels, the British Mantola of 6,826 tons, and the

British Lullington, of 2,816 tons. Only the Norwegian Solbakken of 2,616, is still on the believed sunk list-. The tonnage of the three steamers is greater than the total reported for the entire day yesterday, which was 10,424 tons. Colored Seaman Survives. A news agency dispatch from Madrid reports that one American, a negro member of the crew, was one of the four survivors of the British steamer JQauntlesr previously yeport-

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Solons' Stock Accounts Put Under Probe

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. Inspection of members of congress stock exchange accounts to ascertain. If possible, whether official information has been utilized in trading, was the principal business before the congressional "leak" inquiry committee today. The examination is based on a Washington broker's testimony yesterday that certain members of the hquse have traded through him.

Von Bernstorff Leaves States on Frederick 8

NEW YORK, Feb. 10. The steamshis Frederick "VIII. was given permission by its owners in Copenhagen today to conveyformer Ambassador Von Bernstorff and his suit to a Scandinavian port, according to cablegram to

the Scandinavian-American line offices

nere. The ship will sail Wednesday at 2

p. m. In addition to the ambassador's suit provisions have been made for carrying about 200 German consuls.

REPORT SAYS MESSAGE ADDRESSED TO U. S. SUGGESTS DISCUSSION OF WAYS TO KEEP

DESPITE OPEN DIPLOMATIC

PEACE

BREAK

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. Germany is understood here to have addressed to the United States a communication suggesting that the two governments discuss ways and means of preventing actual war between them. While inf ormation regarding the channel through which the communication was addressed is lacking it is probable it is being forwarded by the government of Switzerland. Germany is understood to have made it clear that although diplomatic relations have been broken she greatly desires that peace be maintained. , Preliminary outlines regarding the communication do not indicate that it carries with it any suggestion that Germany may modify her submarine warfare. However, the whole communication is said clearly to invite this government to make suggestions regarding steps it thinks might prevent war. : Guard Neutral P9c..n...

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The military field of operations was barren of developments of prime importance so far as the official statement indicates. Paris reports several successful raids along the French front with violent artillery activity north of Verdun. There has been comparative quiet all along the Russian and Roumanian fronts, Petrograd announces. James W. Gerard, the American ambassador is expected to leave Berlin tonight for Switzerland with his staff and a considerable number of American citizens, according to advices reaching Washington through diplomatic sources.

Senate P. 0. Bill

Adds to Postage On Newspapers (By Associated Press) , WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 10. An immediate increase from 1 to 1'2 cents a pound in the postage rates on newspapers and periodicals for this year, and to 2 cents a pound next year, is provided in the postoffice appropriation bill ordered reported to the senate today by the postoffice committee. ; The committee also recommended an amendment reducing, after July 1, 1917, the rte on drop letters to one cent an ounce in cities where there'is carrier service and also on rural

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AMERICAN VESSELS SAIL FOR ZONE OF WAR

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shipping circles were stirred today by "After taking the matter up at the announcement that two freighters Washington we have decided to allow

flying the stars and stripes would sail

immediately for the European war zone. They will be the first American vessels to start from New York for the proscribed area since the beginning of Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare. ' These ships are the Orleans owned by the Oriental Navigation company,

and the Rochester, of the Kerr steamship company. Both are bound for Bordeaux, France. The two ships have received their clearance papers and loaded all their cargoes and they

lie this morning, one off the statue of Liberty and the other at her dock awaiting final word from their owners. Has American Crew. The Orleans has an ' American captain, Allan Tucker, and a crew of 35 ot whom 32 ao-e-citliena of the United

the steamers to proceed without

mounting guns of any kind," said an officer of the Kerr line. "Any ship flying the American flag, as the Rochester does, has the right to trade

with a foreign country and we do not

anticipate that the steamer will be in terferred with."

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munication, information obtained here is to the effect that while Germany was arranging for her new campaign of unrestricted submarine warfare certain German diplomats in various part3 of the country were informed that while, "military necessity" prevented the granting of a period in which neutrals might adjust their maritime interests, every care would be -exercised that neutral passenger carrying ships would not be subjected to unwarned torpedo attacks.

EDGERTON RESIGNS FROM SOCIAL BUREAU; DOES NOT APPROVE MELPOLDER'S METHODS AND FEELS LACK OF REAL CO-OPERATION

BRAZIL PLACES BLAME ON BERLIN

(By Associated Press) RIO JANEIRO, Feb. 10. Foreign minister Lauro Muller, in replying to President Wilson's suggestion thai other neutral nations take the same position as the United States in respect to the German submarine campaign, will inform Washington that Brazil has declared to Germany that she does not recognize the submarine blockade as effective. The note will further say that Brazil leaves with Germany the responsibility for all acts from which Brazilian merchant men may suffer in violation of international law.

SECOND CHOICE VOTE MAKES NEW TANGLE IN COMING PRIMARY RACE

Old "Mr. Second Choice Vote," who stirred up so much confusion and gen

eral disturbance at the State and County primary held last March, is coming back again to participate in the city primary on March 6. His coming is not looked forward to

Mayor Alone Stands While Air is Played

One of the audience which witnessed the production of a patriotic moving picture spectacle at a local theatre last night was Mayor Robbins and, it is reported, the mayor was the only

one in the audience who arose from his seat when the orchestra played the "Star Spangled Banner." "I believe Richmond people are just &s patriotic as any othw Americans but the playing of the national anthem apparently fails to impress a Richmond audience," ' Mayor Robbins remarked today. "I believe no man or woman should be ashamed to display their patriotism. The playing of the 'Star Spangled Banner' should always bring an audience to its feet."

with ardent joy by those officials who will serve on election boards, and the city canvassing board 'members already are getting nervous in contemplation of making a proper tabulation on final results in two races in which the second choice votes may have bearing on the results. Race Causes Speculation Just at present there is more or less puzzling over the race for councilmen-

at-large, of which there will be four to be nominated by both Republicans and Democrats. The Republican end of the count, however, will be the chief difficulty. There are six candidates and four to be elected. Under the primary law it is provided that a voter may indicate his first and second choices. He cannot, however, legally vote for the same candidate for first and second choice, and should he do so the law provides that the first choice only shall be counted. . In the . race for councilmen-at-large the voter will find that his ballot will instruct him to "Vote for Four" for first choice. Under the form for balContinued On Page Three.

Township Trustee Edgerton today

resigned from the managing board of the Social Service Bureau.

His resignation was sent to Mrs. Lee B. Nusbaum, secretary of, the board. It becomes effective at the next meeting of the board. Mr. Edgerton made this move, it is understood, because he no longer approves of the methods of Secretary Melpolder of the bureau and because he believes Melpolder has failed to cooperate with him. Expresses His Willingness. When the county commissioners early last fall advised Edgerton and. Melpolder to adopt some plan of co-operation so relief might be dispensed without duplication, Edgerton says he was willing to take any reasonable steps to work with Melpolder. He furnished Melpolder with lists of

those persons being helped by the township trustee's office so the bureau secretary might investigate them. Melpolder, however, was not satisfied to co-operate. He desired to dominate. So he ordered the trustee to refer all applications for help to him for approval before issuing any food, clothing or fuel. Edgerton Is Under Bond. Edgerton. it is understood, felt that inasmuch as he was elected and is under heavy bond to administer relief work in the township, he should have a Voice in disposing of the relief. He refused to issue a formal statement setting forth his reasons. Here is a copy of the resignation: Richmond, Ind., Feb. 10, 1917. Mrs. Lee B. Nusbaum, Sec'y Social Service Bureau Board. Dear Madam: In order that the

work of Charity and Social Service work may not be retarded, and that I shall not be a hindrance to the pro

gress of the same, I hereby respectfully tender my resignation as a member of the Social Serv ice Bureau board, to become effective at the next meeting of the Board. This is given of my own free will after careful consideration and with due regard for all members of the organization. Hoping that you will see proper to grant this request with the understanding that I shall affiliate in any

reasonable way for the results desired i

in the relief and betterment of conditions of dependents. Sincerely submitted, J. O. EDGERTON, Township Trustee.

Army Training Bill Reported

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. An universal military training bill was favorably reported to the Senate today by the military affairs committee. Chairman Chamberlain submitted the bill without comment, asking that It ga to the calendar. Senator Thomas, Democrat, and Brady, Republican, members of the committee, reserved the right to submit minority reports.

GERMAN BLOCKADE IS NOT EFFECTIVE

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Feb. 10 More than 1,100 vessels arrived at or sailed unharmed from United Kingdom ports during the first nine days of Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare in British waters, according to an announcement made here today.

THREE RICHMOND MEN MENTIONED FOR DELEGATES

Wayne county people Interested in the 6tate constitutional convention which will assemble in Indianapolis next January are speculating as to who will be candidates for delegates to the convention from the WayneUnion legislative district This district will be entitled to two representatives, . or, in other words, the same representation the district now has in the house of representatives of the legislature. In Indianapolis people who played an active part in securing the passage of the 6tate constitution' convention law have been formulating a list of well-known Indiana men as possible candidates for convention delegates. Three Local Men Named. In this list three Richmond men are mentioned, William Dudley Foulke. Rudolph G. Leeds and Charles E. Shiveley. None of these men have announced their candidacies, however. Mr. Leeds said today that he had no comment to make on the mention of his name in the list of prospective candidates for convention delegate. "I would enter no controversy to Continued On Page Nine.

CAUCUS FAILS TO DECIDE ON REVENUE BILL

MUELLER SAYS NEW GRAVEL FIRM HOLDS CLUB ON BRIDGE ISSUE

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. Failing to agree on the administration bill at last night's caucus, Senate Democrats will caucus again tonight under an agreement to pass finally on the measure at that time. Administration leaders expressed the opinion today that Senator Overman's proposal for a $500,000,000 bond issue would be rejected and that a bill similar to the house measure would be approved. The house bill provided for raisins

cbout $250,000,000 chiefly by an excess

profits tax and increased inheritance taxes and authorized a $100,000,000 bond issue. .

MOONEY'S LAWYERS CONSIDER APPEAL

Wayne county organizations will be invited by county commissioners to donate four bronze drinking fountains to be erected on each end of the Main and South G street bridges. These

fountains cost about $600 each. This was decided upon today when the commissioners held a conference with Engineer Mueller to decide upon details to be included in the plans and specifications for the bridges which v.ill be. completed in about two weeks. Three blue prints for the Main street bridge were damaged slightly by water during the big fire at New Castle early this week. Materials to Be Stored Materials from the old Main street bridge will be painted and stored in a crude shed to be erected on the lot back of the county jail. The Richmond board of public works went on record today stating that it would see that the street car company installs metal ties which are narrower and stronger than wooden ties. The board of works will also see that the

street car company paves the bridge between and beside its tracks. Plans will be made for laying two interurban tracks on the South G street bridge. Unless the interurban Continued On Page Nine.

Weather Forecast

GETS CONVICTIONS ON 25 INDICTMENTS

HAVANA UNEARTHS POLITICAL PLOTS

(By Associated Press) HAVANA, Feb. 10 Aurelio Hevia, secretary of the interior, notified tho civil and military authorities at an early hour this morning that he had received advices of a plot against tho government involving civil and military officials. It is reported that one or more army officers have been arrested. There is great activity in police circles.

RICHMOND BANKS CLOSE MONDAY

The local banks will be closed Monday because Lincoln's birthday is a legal holiday. Merchants are requested by local bankers to note this fact. '

(By Associated rrss) SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 10. Attorneys for Thomas J. Mooney, convicted last night of first degree murder for his connection with the bomb explosion hero last July during a Preparedness Day parade when ten persons met their deaths, discussed plans today for appealing from the verdict

which carries tho death penalty for their client. , W, Bourke Cockran of New York, who was Mooney's chief of counsel, will remain for a few days to aid in perfecting an appeal to . the higher court. . Mooney's conviction was the second in connection with the bomb cases for which five persons were indicted for

murder.

For Indiana by United States Weather Bureau Generally fair tonight and Sunday. . Somewhat colder south portion. Temperature Today. Noon ..... 21 Yesterday. Maximum 14 Minimum 3 For Wayne County by W.-E. Moore Partly cloudy, tonight and Sunday. Probably occasional snows. Somewhat warmer tonight Colder Sunday. General Conditions The center of the cold wave passed through 'Richmond last night and caused zero, weather throughout the state. Somewhat warmer , this morning. Cold wave is moving toward Florida and will probably cause heavy frosts in the 6tate. Weather remains much colder over west and no present indi

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Twenty-five of the thirty-five persons indicted by the grand jury have either entered pleas of guilty or have been convicted in circuit court. The remaining ten are yet to be tried. Fines amounting to $069.25 and jail sentences amounting to 195 days have been imposed. Two men have received two-to-fourteen years prison sentences.

PICKS UP CREW OF LOST CRAFT (By Associated Press) LONDON, Feb. 10 7: 48 a. m. Three Englishmen and one American negro, members of the crew of the torpedoed steamer Dauntless, have been picked up in a small boat at sea by a trawler, according to -a Reuters dispatch from Madrid. The men , had been without food for five days. They vere taken to a hospital.

APPLICANTS FLOOD ARMY OFFICES (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Feb. 10. The army department of the East has received a flood of applications to take the examinations beginning at Governors Island next Tuesday for civilians seeking commissions in the officers reserve corps. - It was estimated that several hundred New Yorkers will take the tests. More than 400 civilians now bold reserve corps commissions in the jurisdiction of the department of the East, and the number throughout the country is estimated at 1,000.

SCHOOLS TO OBSERVE PROHIBITION

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(By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 10 Following the signing of the Wright state-wide prohibition bill by Governor James T. Goodrich late yesterday the beads of four state organizations which have been Interested in the law issued a proclamation asking the public schools of the state to set aside one hour of Feb. 22, Washington's Birthday, in recognition of the victory gained for the home and church.