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WASPS KEEP OUT OF RANGE OF GUNS ON ARMED GRAFT SAILING UNDER U. S. FLAG

(By Associated Press) LONDON. March 27. (Delayed by Censor, from a staff correspondent of . the Associated Press.) The St. Louis, the first passenger vessel carrying tho " American flag to cross tho Atlantic since Germany's duclaratlon of unrestricted submarine destruction, and the first armed American liner to enter a European port since the war began, arrived this morning. She carried a meager number of passengers thirty-three all told but her holds were filled to capacity with non-contraband

freight. No Submarines Sighted. The St. Louis came through without Interruption. No submarines were sighted nor were there at any time any indications that German undersea boats were after the big liner. If any

llll lll Oil v 1111' wwtlin 111'. J luuub no attempt to destroy.her. but kept carefully away from the guns of the American chip. But signs of war were not lacking

and the last three days aboard were anxious ones for passengers and crew alike. On Friday and again on Saturday after the St. Louis entered the forbidden zone, driftwood was passed apparently parts of destroyed life boats. Yesterday a great field of oil was encountered. Vague rumors of the sinking of ships either ahead of or near the St Louis increased the nervous tension.

WESTERN ROADS DEMAND FREIGHT RATE INCREASES

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March 27. Representatives of more than twenty western railroad met today with the interstate commerce commission to discuss Informally proposals looking to a general advance of freight rates. Before the conference begun it eeemed practically certain that the road-3 would follow the example of eastern lines and request the commission to suspend it3 rules so as to permit a general advance in rates without the usual long period of investigation.

London Women Again Ask Vote of Lloyd George

(By Associated Press) LONDON, March 27. A new demand for the Immediate grant of the suffrage to women has been made on premier Lloyd-George by Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst, the militant leader. In a letter to the premier, Mrs. Pankhurst recalls his Bpeech In the house of commons on March 7, In which he expressed the readiness of the government to grant self-government to Ireland without waiting for the end of the war.

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Reformed Adventurers Tell Stirring Tales of Service Under Many Flags in . Various Corners of the World

v By W. R. POUNDSTONE There Is a scent of war in the air, so It Is not surprising that the city's most Interesting organization is in daily session. This organization has no name, no constitution and bylaws; nor officers. It has a meeting place, however; a plainly furnished room at Sixth and Main streets, the walls of which are covered with signs reading: "Men wanted for the United States Army." This organization might be called, "Club of Reformed Adventurers," for its members have followed many flags Into the far corners of the globe but are now leading the prosiac existence of providers for families. Talk Over Days of Service But - there Is a scent of war In the air and these now domesticated followers of many battle-flags In the far corners have nosed it and " so they foregather at the Club of Reformed Adventurers, to watch the younger breed of fighting men being "signed

up for a trick with the colors," and to talk over the "old days" of their own youth, days when their only mistress, Adventure, called them out to follow many battle-flags. "If it wasn't for the missus and the kids" Thus begins a member, after Sergeant Warner, V: S. Army, presiding genius ' over the . recruiting, station, nods an affable greeting to the assembled "old-timers." There Is a note of real regret in the voice of the speaker. This regret is reflected in the expression of his face, hard-bitten by hard campaigning in his youth. "Yes, if it wasn't for the missus and the kids," echoes another, "I'd sign up for another trick. I ain't no spring chicken no more but I know how to soldier" View Cubs with Disdain "Which is sight more than some of these unbaked cubs they're signing up now can say," growls anContinued On Page Six.

Lends Million Without Interest To Defense Fund

Illinois Prepares

Fund For Defense

(By Associated Press)

SPRINGFIELD. 111.. March 27. An

annroDriation of $1,000,000 to be used

for the defense of Illinois in case of

war with a foreien nation was asked

in a bill introduced in the state senate tnriav. The bill was referred to the"

appropriations committee.

AUSTRIA, RIPE f OR REVOLUTION, HATES DOMINANCE OF GERMANS

FRENCH GOT TWO RAILROADS FEEDING HINDENBURG LINE

(By Associated Pros.'l Driving forward north and' south of St Quentin, heart of the Hindenburg line, the allies have cut two of tho four main railroads which feed the city, while a third is well within reach of the French guns. With La Fere inundated by the retreating Germans and two of Its dominating forts in the hands of the French, the chief interest in the tremendous battle which has been raging for a week on an eighty mile front shifts to historic St. Quentin. The Germans are making desperate

COMPULSORY PROBE OF RAIL DISPUTES ADVOCATED TODAY

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March 27 Legislation for compulsory Investigation of Industrial disputes affecting railroads was advocated today before the Newlands Joint committee by Julius Kruttsehmitt. chairman of the Southern Pacific board.

Gay Cloth Tops Repl : Leather

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, March 27. The executive committee of the National Retall Shoe Dealers' association announced that cloth as a substitute for leather will be more generally used than ever before during the coming season. Cloth uppers will appear in a bewildering variety of colors.

and bloody attempts to wrest from ihe French the Essigny-Benay plateau from which General Nivelle's guns command the southern approaches to the city and render its position, in the opinion of military critics, one of grave peril. Hammer Dent In German Line Further to the south the French have forged well to the west of St. Continued On Page Six.

Philadelphia Will Pledge Allegiance at Hisotric Spot

(By Associated Press) " PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. March 27.

, A pledge of loyalty to the government

in the present crisis by thousands of men and women of this city, given In Independence Square, in surroundings inseperably interwoven in the nation's history, has been planned for next Saturday afternoon by Mayor Smith and

the Home Defense Committee.

The patriotic demonstration Is to

give emphasis to the preparedness measures being hastened by scores of committees and associations and the citv adminitratlon.

BY CARL W. ACKERMAN (Copyright, 1917, by the Tribune Association. Registered in accordance with the copyright act, Canada, 1917, by The Tribune Association.) It is Austra-Hungary, not Germany, that is today ripe for a revolution. The liberty loving Hungarians, the Russian loyal Slavs and the oppressed Bohemians, who are in the majority in

the Dual Monarchy, will be the first to

be inspired .by the "new Russia.

These people hate the Germans. For

nearly a century they have tormented

the Hapsburg dynasty and kept Austria-Hungary in a whirlpool of uncertainty. At every great crisis in the war the country has been on the verge of a collapse. It is not so in Germany. Germany as a nation is young, and its inhabitants are mostly Germans. While

there is dissatisfaction, discontent and

distress, there is a unity of purpose

and a national ideal. The German people believe the world Is leagued against the German race. They believe all Germans must "stick together." They believe Kaiser Wilhelm

will be able to get better German

peace terms than a divided nation un

der a reformed government, and as long as they believe this political changes in Germany are likely to be evolutionary not revolutionary. Germany will be affected by a reformed Russia chiefly through her neighbor and biggest ally. A Bargain with Socialists The German Socialists will demand liberalization and will probably get it, because the Kaiser and Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg know that Germany's greatest task now is to hold Austria-Hungary together. A revolution there would shake the political foundations of Germany, break the solContinued on Page Three

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, March 27. Under ordinary circumstances, a man who walked Into the office of J. P. Morgan and announced that he come to borrow $1,000,000 without interest for an indefinite term, upon security legally worthless, would find a cold reception. But this is just what Edward B. Page did, and he got the loan. . Mr. Page Is chairman of the New York committee of the chamber of commerce of the United States, appointed to co-operate with the New York depot quartermaster in the purchase of supplies for the army.

GAS CLOUD FORCES RUSSIANS TO MOVE

(By Associated Press); PETROGRAD, March 26.-rAttack8 by German troops on the RussSan line along the Shara, In the Barabovichl region southeast of Vilna werjejat first unsuccessful the war office announced today. A discharge of gar "accompanying the second attack, however, compelled the Russians to fall black.

Flag of Germany is Taken Bpwn

(By Associated Press LOGANSPORT, Ind., March7. Following a demand made by stvtdents of the Logansport high school e.f German flag which stood in one coiner of a German class room has disappeared an American flag has taken lits place. What became of the Germaju flag is not known. 1 r

MARINE CORPS NEEDS 4,008 ME; DANIELS MAKES APPEAL TO PRESS; RESIDENT ALIENS MUST OBEY IAW

CARINET CONSIDERS HIS TO INCREASE PREPAREDNESS BEFORE CONGRESS CONVENES

(By AssocJLtd Press) WASHINGTON, March 27. President Wilson was represented today as still having an open mind on exactly what steps he will recommend to Congress when it meets in special session next we"ek, although the preponderance ' of official opinion is that he should ask for a declaration that a state of war exists between the United States and Germany. ' Prior to a cabinet meeting "at which details of preparedness measures were discussed, Senator Hitchcock, member of the Senate foreign relations committee, discussed the situation with the president. Afterward he outlined the following three courses which he believed open to Congress. : -Q Resolution la Pavnrcri.

Passage of a resolution endorsing

SAYS DEMOCRATS HOLD WHIP HAND IN HOUSE FIGHT

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March 27. Democratic claims that they would re-elect Speaker Clark and organize the house when congress meets in special session next Monday, were corroborated today by representative Randall of California, prohibitionist, and one of the five so-called independents whqse support may decide the numerical tie between Republicans and Democrats. He said he was in position to know enough independents would vote with the Democrats to assure that party's control in the house.

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March 27. The United States marine corps needs more than four thousand men to fill up its ranks to a war strength of 17,400. The need is urgent. An appeal to the press of the country to awaken interest in recruiting the additional men was issued late yesterday by Secretary Daniels following an

City Donates Costly Plane

(By Associated Press) CHARLESTON, S. C. March 27.

An $8,000 airplane will be Charleston's

contribution to the government as an

expression of patriotism from its citizens. Fred C. Peters, collector of port

is the originator, of the movement.

'We Are Skeletons Covered With Skin9

Deported Belgians Describe Their Camp

Weather Forecast

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For Indiana by United State Weather Bureau Fair tonight and Wednesday. Slightly warmer Wednesday. Temperature Today. Noon 41 Yesterday. Maximum 71 Minimum 44 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Fair tonight and probably Wednesday. Below freezing tonight Northwest winds becoming light variable. ' General Conditions Tho storm of last night and early this morning is moving rapidly toward New York. Weather is decidedly colder behind the storm and temperature of aero In Wyoming. Bight below at 8heridan.. The cold wt will probably be of short duration but another storm Is deevloplug over the northwest and it will be followed by colder weather later in the

week.

FIRST ARMED SHIP UNDER YANKEE FLAG SIGHTED NO "SUBS"

(By Associated Press) LONDON. March 26. (Delayed by Censors) When the St. Louis, the first armed American liner to enter the war zone reached a British port this afternoon, passengers stated that no submarines had been sighted. A government tender carrying the American counsul-general, admiralty officials and immigration officers met the liner.

(By Associated Press)

HAVRE, France, March 27. The

Belgium government has received by

trustworthy means letters from re

sponsible Belgians who have been de

ported to Germany. , The letters, dated at the end of February or early in March, were written from the camp In which the men are confined.' Some passages follow: "Since February 1 we have had only two meals a day. The one in the evening has been discontinued. That was the best one, because wj had corn." From another letter: "It is frightful

Champion Cow Swallows Needle

' (Br Associated Press) . APPLETON, Wis., March 27. Pauline Paul, Parthenae, known as the world's champion Holstein cow owned by R. J. Schaefer, of Clayton, Wis., Is dead. A postmortem showed that she bad swallowed a darning needle.

RED CROSS GIVES TO NEW ALBANY

(By Associated Press)

INDIANAPOLIS, March 27. Responses in Indianapolis to the Red Cross fund for the New Albany tornado sufferers reached a total of $5,667.11 today, and, counting money which has been contributed but not yet listed at the Red Cross office, it is estimated that the fund may be In excess of 17,000 during the day.

here. We are dying of famine. We have a ration of bread, water and beets. That is all. We are skeletons covered with skins. Thirteen were counted in the morgue yesterday and

fourteen today. This is from-among the 3,000 or 4,000 here. Conditions are more frightful in the and camps." From another "letter: "The situation becomes more and more unendurable from day to day. Every morning two or three dead are found in the huts. The doctors decline all responsibility. Today 120 are dead at Camp . We hope for our deliverance by the great offensive."

SAVE WKITTIER HOME

(By Associated Press) AMESBURY, Mass., March 27. Efforts to raise a fund for the purpose and preservation of the home of John Greenleaf Whittler in this town, are being made by the Whittier Home association.

"Gorilla" Man Sought by Police

(By Associated Press) CHICAGO. March 27. The police are today looking for a man with a face like a gorilla in an attempt to "solve the mystery of the death of Miss Kathryn Koller, who was shot In the mouth, and killed in front of her home Sunday night. The clue to the alleged slayer of the girl was furnished by John Thorpe, 18 years old. son of a detective, who said he saw three, men stop the girl, two of them running p. way soon after and the third pressing a revolver to her face and firing the shot that killed her. "I got a close look at the man who killed Miss Koller," the young man said, "I can't describe him except that he bad' a horrible face, like a gorilla."

executive order by President Wilson

authorizing the increase. Tie secre

tary today expressed confld;iace .that

there would be an Immediate .'response More Than 25,000 Needed.

Explaining that the President auth

orized maximum strength of the marine corps was 14,961 men, i3ecretary

Daniels said that more than ;i5,000 additional men would have to b recruited to give the navy the 87,000 blue jackets and the marine corps the Increases sought. Every step that Is possible to increase the navy personnel j?bas now been taken except the callirvg out of the naval militia. This arj. of the service will be needed, It is ax lid to assist In manning new vessels., The fact that the government has no present intention to seek tbB internment of any resident aliens,- so long as they are obedient to thelaws of the nation, was made clear tftiy Secretary Baker today. He added! that this applied to German army reservists as well as to other resident alleys. President Wilson was exEcted to take up with his cabinet todaty the address he will make to congness next week. Another subject for discussion was the suggestion of a big loan to the entente allies. j KOLL HEARS RUMOR ABOUT HIS ARREST; DENIES SPY CHARGE

Hans Koll, an insurance s.gent and operator of an art store at Knirth Ninth and A streets, toid a Palladium representative today that he had lileard that a report had been generally kiirculated over the city that he had be in arrested by a United States secret; service man. "I am told that It was J reported I had been placed in jail," Koll.- remarked laughingly. He added that j the report was absolutely without founid.9.tlon. Koll was informed by the Palladium

representative that It hadj also been

reported that he was a representative

or the German government,, and he entered a vigorous denial ,' to that

charge. Koll has been a resident j of Richmond a number of years aid Is one of the city's best known business men. He is secretary of the South! Side Improvement association. f . : MARINE INSURANCE f DROPS SEVERAL! POINTS

Troops to Guard Railroad Bridges ... .. . - (By.' Associated Press) .r CHICAGO, March 27. The work of assigning the various regiments and battalions of the national guard

called into the federal service yesterday from the middle west, was begun today by Major-General Thomas H. Barry, commander of the central department of the United States army. Disposition of the troops is being

planned on data gathered by the war department and the department of justice. They will be assigned to guard Important public works, Industrial plants and federal and railroad property.

steps already taken by the president to place the United States In a state of armed neutrality and authorizing further preparedness moves; adoption of a resolution declaring that a 6tate of war exists between the United States and Germany; and adoption of a declaration of war against Germany. Senator Hitchcock said there was undoubtedly sentiment in the west for taking the first of the three instead of declaring war or declaring that a state of war exists. Other advisors of the president taking the view that the best step to take Is a declaration that a state of war exists are examining presedents In order to map out the best course to pursue. The general expectation is that in the end the resolution adopted when the United States went to war win Mexico will be followed closely in the present situation.

Sons of Veterans Call on Schools to Repeat Pledge Richmond Sons of Veterans want more comprehensive instruction in patriotism in the Richmond public schools, as indicated by the following resolution presented by L. A. Handley and passed at the regular meeting of the William P. Benton camp, Sons of Veterans, last night: Whereas, it is important at all times to make a display of patriotism, and more important when the Nation Is on the verge of war with a foreign country, and " Whereas, it is well to inculcate love of country and loyalty to the flag among the rising generation, therefore be itResolved, that William P. Benton Camp, Sons of Veterans, request that the public schools give more attention to the teaching of patriotic songs, and further request that in each' room the pupils give the Pledge of Allegiance

each morning as follows: "I pledge al

legiance to my flag and the Republic for which it stands; one nation, in

divisible, with liberty and justice for,

all; one flag, one land, one heart, one hand, one nation evermore;" and be it further1 Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be sent the city papers and a copy to each member of the School Board, and one to Superintendent of Schools J. T. Giles. Wm. P. Benton Camp, No. 28, Sons of Veterans. A. F. IRETON, Commander. OTTO H. SPRONG, Secretary.

HOLLAND REFUSES ENTRANCE TO ARMED MERCHANT VESSELS

(By Associated Press) THE HAGUE, Via London, March 27. According to the Nieuwe Courant, Holland's refusal to admit armed merchantmen to Dutch ports is not based on the neutrality proclamation of Aug. 1914, whereby belligerent warships and their equivalents were excluded from Dutch waters but on the royal, decree of July 30, 1914. Under this decree any warship or other armed vessel belonging to a belligerent nation which enters Dutch waters shall be immediately ordered to depart.

MEDICAL RESERVE OF 25,000 DOCTORS MAY BE ORGANIZED

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, March 27. Twentyfive thousand medical reserve officers Is the goal of a recruiting campaign begun today by the Auxiliary Medical Committee for national defense. "Twenty-five thousand is not too many to begin with," says a letter received by President Heny C. Coe, of the medical reserve corps, from Surgeon Gen. Wm. C. Gorgas. The basis of this estimate Is ten surgeons for every one ; thousand men. The medical reserve corps now numbers about three thousand of whom 2,000 have come in within the last 18 months. A committee of ten physicians win be appointed to study the plans followed in England and France under : the practice of doctors who enter military or naval service is taken over in their absence by physicians who remain in civil life and returned Intact when the army and navy surgeons are mustered out of service.

... (By Associated Prxl .. NEW YORK, March 27 Marine insurance on trans-Atlantic v ssels have declined one or two points since the government announced its stand for the protection of American shipping. Rates today were quoted neve at from 1V2 to 8 per cent, compare with 9ft to 10 per eta. last week. . j j

SENIORS WILL DIRECT 1917 COMMENCEMENT

High school seniors will conduct their own commencement exercises this year. This is a departure from the custom of previous years and was asked for by the seniors. Two members of the class will give addresses on current topics and other features of the program, Including music, will be furnished, by graduating students. : '. Previously a speaker was engaged to deliver the commencement address. The commencement exercises will be held the evening of June X la the

Coliseum.

COMSTOCK CHANGES TIME FOR EXAMS

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Candidates for the appointment to West Point from this district will take an examination at the Richmond postoffice May 8, instead of April 3, the date announced. -: The change in time was made by Congressman Comstock at the suggestion of the Examining Board. Four places are open, one cadet and three alternates. The date. April Srd, 1917, heretofore announced for the competitive examination of candidates for the appointment of one cadet and three alternates to the United States Naval Academy to be held at the Post Office, Richmond, Indiana, Is,' at the suggestion of the Examining Board, changed to the -8th day of May, 1917. D. W. COMSTOCK. M. C.

"PREPARE FOR WAR," SAYS OHIO CHIEF (By Associated Press) : . COLUMBUS. O.. March s7. fioww.

or James M. Cox, issued a proclama

tion today, oaumg upon the eittieai of Ohio to preparo for wmv