Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 116, 28 March 1917 — Page 1

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LOCAL MEN WILL FORK! A NATIONAL GUARD BODY

Patriotic Celebration May Culminate in Organization Following Parade and Fervent Addresses.

MAY ASK GOVERNOR

BY W. R. POUNDSTONE. One of the anticipated results of Richmond's proposed patriotic celebration, to be held in the near future If present plants mature, will be the organization of a company to be affiliated with the Indiana National Guard. Men who are behind the patriotic celebration movement contemplate a night parade to be followed by a mass meeting of citizens at the Coliseum. It has been suggested to the promoters of this project that steps be taken at this meeting to organize a local guard company. Richmond to Recruit Company. Stimulus was given this movement by the call to arms sounded by Governor Goodrich in an address delivered at Anderson .last night. It is proposed to recruit the Richmond company to full war strength, 150 men. It. is believed that a guard company would make a popular appeal to Rich

mond young men who are desirous of serving their country in the present crisis, the gravest that has confronted the republic since the dark days of the Civil war. The regular army and the National Guard troops of the various states will form tho nation's first line of defense on land and no presidential call for volunteers will be promulgated until the regular . army and the National Guard has been mobilized. Local Men See Service. There are a large number of Richmond men who have seen service jwjth the regulars and with the state guard; and, in addition, there are quite a number of Richmond men who have been educated in military schools under the supervision of regular army officers. It is quite probable that many of these experienced men would enlist in the proposed Richmond guard company.

Governor Goodrich last night urged the organization of a guard company In Anderson and it has been suggested that he be invited to speak at the patriotic meeting to be held in Richmond to give him an opportunity to tnake a direct appeal for the organization of a local guard company.

HIGH INCREASES IN FREIGHT RATE MEET PROTESTS

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March 28. Preliminarp, proposals of virtually all railroads of the country for flat rate increases, ranging from 15 to 21 per cent were weighed today by the Interetate Commerce Commission together with a multitude of protests against higher rates telegraphed by shippers, commercial organizations and allied interests.

RUSSIAN SOLDIERS, LOYAL TO COUNTRY, TO CONTINUE WAR

(By Associated Press) LONDON, March 28. Several duma deputies who have been to the front heve returned to Petrograd, says a Reuter's dispatch, convinced from their conversations with officers and soldiers that the spirit of the army Is excellent . They report that all those with whom they spoke were fully aware of the absolute necessity of continuing the war. General Russky In a conversation with President Rodzyanko, declared that perfect order prevailed on the northern front and that the army was In excellent spirits.

Clerks Request Half Holidays This Summer

A petition addressed to the merchants section of the Commercial club and asking that retail clerks of the city's mercantile establishments be granted a half holiday each week during the summer months, is meeting with ready signatures. Clerks of practically every business and mercantile firm in the city will be asked to sign the petition. Several firms have announced their willingness to give their employes the half holiday each week.

Toll of Cyclone Increased Today By One Death

(By Associated Press) NEW ALBANY, Ind., March 28. The death of Charles Newkirk, who today succumbed to his injuries, brought the number of dead as the result of the storm here Friday to thirty-seven. At least two other injured persons were eaid to be in a precarious condition.

Two W omen For Every Man Request Chance to Serve on Marine Corps (By Associated Press) . NEW YORK, March 28 Two women for every man applied for enlistment in the United States marine corps in the last week, according to Captain Frank E. Evans, in charge of recruiting here, Several ' of the women applicants, he asserted wanted to be detailed to battleships. "It was difficult to convince them that women are not permitted to Berve in any capacity in warships," he said. A recent ruling of Secretary Daniels provides for the enlistment of women to fill clerical positions only.

SUMMER GARDENS MADE WAR MEASURE; CIVIC ORGANIZATION AIMS TO CONSERVE FOOD

An appeal to the patriotism of owners of vacant lots will be made by the Vacant Lot and Home Gardening Association, to be organized tomorrow evening. , , , They will be asked to donate the use of their lots for cultivation this season as a war measure in order

that all the resources of the city may be utilized. Patriotism of those persons who have sufficient ground for a back yard garden also is to be appealed to by tnis association. This action was decided upon yesterday afternoon at a preliminary

GERMANS RECOIL BEFORE DRIVE ALONG TEN-MILE BATTLE LINE

Four Regiments Called to Colors

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March 28. Four additional regiments of the national guard were called into the Federal service today by the war department. They are the Third West Virginia, Seventy-fourth New York, Second Connecticut p.nd Second New Jersey Infantry regiments.

(By Associated Press)

The southern wing of the retreating

German army is slowly recoiling along a ten mile front under the furious onslaughts of , the French. The first section of the great Coucy-St. Gobain forest has been completely cleared of the invaders and General Nivelle'g troops are now face to face with the last formidable natural barrier which lies between them and Laon the plateau of St. Gobain. This densely wooded plateau lies between the Oise and the Ailette and is about 10,000 acres in extent, rising from about 80 to 200 feet in height. No railways or high roads traverse it but an .important railroad sweeps

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Rural Residents Report Wireless Depot

AMERICAN FREIGHT VESSEL ARRIVES

In a public .place on Main street last night a small group of men, some prominent in business affairs, were assembled in a far corner talking in undertones. Occasionally some of them would glance furtively over their shoulders. Finally, a well-known professional man strolled in and walked directly toward . the whispering group. "What's up?" he demanded. Several tried to answer at once. A compelling personality at length gained recognition as spokesman. Mentioned Certain German After an impressive pause the spokesman remarked to the new ar-

Suggests America Assist Russia to Educate Youth

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, March 28. The Amerlean line freight steamship Manchuria has arrived at an English port

after a voyage across the Atlantic, It

was announced here today by P. A. S. Franklin, head of the International Mercantile Marine, owners of the vessel. A cablegram received here announced the Manchuria had reached her destination.

STUDENTS T" HEAR SPEAKER Rev. J. J. will talk to high school pupils in chapel Thursday morning.

Weather Forecast

For Indiana by United States Weather Bureau Fair tonight and Thursday. Warmer tonight.

Noon

Temperature Today.

Maximum

Minimum .....

Yesterday.

51 48 32

' For Wayne County by W. E. Moore -Fair tonight and probably Thursday. Warmer. General Condltlonc The weather has cleared throughout the Mississippi valley and a great area of low pressure covers Canada and is causing rising temperature. h

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, March 28. Encouragement of young Russians to come to the United States for their technical education- and of American aid in establishing technical schools in Russia

was suggested as a means of promot

ing good relations between the two

countries, by Dr. Edward E. Pratt, chief of the federal bureau of foreign

and domestic commerce at a luncheon here today.

He praised the part German capital and industry had played in developing Russia, predicted they would continue

after the war, but declared the united States should recognize that Germany's greatest failure has been a neglect to win the sympathy of the Russian people.

rival: "Do you know so-and-so?" (mentioning a certain German-American.) - "I do," replied the professional man. "Well, we've found out that he is a German spy and the secret service men are after him," said the spokesman. He gave the impression of one Continued on Page Two

Paris Accepts Statue of Lincoln

(By Associated Press) PARIS, March 28. The statue of Lincoln which America is giving France, will be erected In Paris, the city council having accepted the offer of it made by Premier Ribot. Adrien Mitchouard, president of the council, in his letter to the premier on the subject, says: "The city of Paris is happy to be honored with such an offer in which we see a new and precious pledge of traditional friendship."

Mann Abandons Joint Control

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March 28. Hopes for a non-partisian organization of the House of Representatives at the special session next week were virtually abandoned today by Representative Mann, Republican leader in the last hour House and proponent of the plan.

GUARDSMEN PUT OUT TO PROTECT PUBLIC PROPERTY

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March 28 Congressional leaders today gave informal consideration to the legislative program to meet the national emergency, but it was emphasized that definite steps to that end would not be taken until after President Wilson delivers his address to congress soon after it convenes in extraordinary session next Monday. Meanwhile, steps to put the nation in a state of readiness to meet any eventuality, went ahead actively. More than fifteen thousand national guardsmen were under orders today to remain in the federal service for police duty at industrial plants and other property in their respective states. Altogether, about fifty thousand guardsmen have now been called out for this purpose. President Wilson was in conference today with Col. E. M. House, his house

guest and personal advisor, but it was said that he does not plan to put his message to congress in final shape until the last minute, nor has it been decided, even after yesterday's cabinet meeting, just what recommendations he will include in it.

around its southern border and runs north to Chauny. This road is in the hands of the French up to within about three miles of Anizy, which is ten miles west of Laon. To the north the French are about two miles from the town of St. Gobain, center of the most famous glass factories in Europe. St. Gobain is thirteen miles northwest of Laon.

FRENCH GAIN NEW POSITIONS

AT SOISSONS

(By Associated Press) PARIS, March 28. The advance of the Frendh in the region north of Soissons. was continued during the night. Progress was made north of Ailette river and east of Leuilly-Neu-ville-Sur-Margival line, where important positions were captured.

German Captive Denies He Knew Use of Bombs

meeting of the organization, attended by Superintendent Giles, Mayor Robbins, Alfred Bavis, Councilman Lawrence Handley, Mrs. E. E. McDivitt, Lynn Shaw, John T. Melpolder and Forrest Davis. City council will be asked to appropriate $150 to provide part of the funds necessary to carry on the work this year. It is understood council has- the legal right to vote money for this purpose. Lot owners will be appealed to through the newspapers and through members of the civic organization which is to be formed. They may ofContinued On Page Eleven.

Thaws Prevent German Drive on Russ Front

(By Associated Press) - Apparently the Russians have no need to apprehend an attack in force by the Germans on the northern front, toward Petrograd, in the immediate future. Warnings that such an attack was impending were recently issued in the Russian capitol based on German concentratijppi along this front, and it had been thought that Berlin might take advantage of the possible disorganization of the Russians due to taevsAfc radil ehanse Jn-iihe- iotm of government and press an offensive. The Sprint thaw has now set in along the whole front, however, and operations on a large scale will be impossi

ble for some weeks.

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, March 28. Germans on trial in the government's prosecution on a charge of plotting to destroy entente munition-carrying ships leav

ing American ports In 1916, took the

stand in their own defense in federal court here today. The prosecution closed its case yesterday and Charles Von Kleist, one of the defendants, called immediately thereafter, resumed his testimony today. He asserted that at the time he assisted in the production of bombs used to damage vessels he did not know their character. These bombs, according to earlier testimony in the trial, were made on. board the German merchant liner Frederick Der Grosse,

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AUSTRALIA VOTES ON LAWS PROVIDING COMPULSORY SERVICE

ITALY ANTICIPATES DRIVE BY GERMANS

(By Associated Press) ROME, Via Paris, March 28. The predicted great offensive against Italy by the Central Powers continues to be the chief topic of discussion in military and political circles. Field Marshal Von HIndenburg is credited with aiming at on invasion of France across a point in Italy.

FROWNS ON ATTACK ON NEW RUSSIANS

(By Associated Press) BERLIN, via London, March 28 The idea of a great offensive against Russia in order to take advantage of her supposed demoralization is not regarded with favor by Gen. Moraht, the widely known military expert of the "Tageblatt"

(By Associated Press) OTTAWA, March 28. Announce, ment by Premier Hughes of Australia that the question of compulsory military service might again be submitted to the Australian electorate was greeted by cheering at a meeting he addressed yesterday in Bendigo, according to a dispatch received here from Melbourne by Reuters Ottawa agency. - Mr. Hughes appealed, the dispatch says, for . whole-hearted co-operation in the war by Australia with money, men, supplies and productions, urging organized efforts to increase food output for the empire.

Governor s Sons Enlist in Army

(By Associated Press) SPOKANE, Wash., March 28.--For-mer Governor M. E. Hay of Washington, has three sons who have enlisted, or made application for enlistment in the national guard, he said in addressuiglit . "Their mother said they would not be sons of hers if they did not answer the call of their country," said tho former governor. '

BROTHERS JOIN ARMY TO SERVE NATION'S COLORS

Brothers Joined the United States army at the army recruiting office today. They are Harry Sanders, 20, and

Merne Sanders, 18. They live at Ea

ton, O. They joined the field artillery service and want to be kept together. . The brothers joined because they believed the United States will need their services in the near future and they want to be trained. The first real rush at the recruiting office came today. Seven young men inquired about service in the navy. They will probably join at Indianapolis. An equal number inquired about army life, and Sergeant Warner believes most of them will join before the week is over. Following is a list of men who have entered the service from the local station recently: Frank Cummins, Centerville, Ind., Infantry; James F. Carpenter, Hagerstown, Ind., cavalry; Paul Knoll, Richmond, Ind., infantry; Durham Lexington, Elwood, Ind., infantry; John E. Cline, Morgantown, W. Va. ; Carl A. Heinrichs, Dayton, O., infantry.

Flag Raisings Grow Popular

(By Associated Press) BOSTON, March 28 Flag raisings which have become numerous during the present, crisis, will be brought to a climax with the raising of a large

flag on Boston Common at noon Monday. Mayor Curley will deliver an address and the naval band from the Boston navy yard will furnish music. A patriotic mass meeting will be held at the Boston opera house on Saturday night.

FRIENDS APPEAL TO WILSON MOT TO RECOMMEND BILLS FOR COMPULSORY SERVICE

A letter stating the stand of Friends on compulsory military training or service was sent to President Wilson today by Walter C. Woodward, general secretary of the Five Years Meeting of Friends, whose office is in this city. The letter was sent upon the request of President Wilson for communications from organizations and Individuals interested in the proposed preparedness, program. The communication follows: - Woodrow Wilson, president, the United States of America, Washington, D. C. . Dear Mr. President: As individual citizens and as the executive officers of the Five Years Meeting of Friends in America, allow us to express to you our earnest hope

England Wants U. S. Farmers To Till Ground

(By Associated Press) LONDON, March 28 "Five thousand skilled American farmers on English soil would go a long way toward combatting Germany's plan to starve us into submission through her sub

marines, sir Arthur Liee, neaa or tne

newly formed food production depart

ment told the Associated Press correspondent

"I told you recently," Sir Arthur

continued, "that we intended to bring from America some two thousand tractor ploughs for night ploughing. We need, the skilled American farmers to supplement them."

FITZGERALD REJECTS BI-PARTISAN RULE FOR LOWER HOUSE

(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, March 28. Repre-, sentatlve Fitzgerald, of New York, chairman of the appropriations committee in the last House, today announced his opposition to any plan of non-partisian house organization and his confidence in Democratic control. "This is a government by political parties," he said. "The party in control must assume the responsibility. Bi-partislan organization is impracticable, impossible and never would have been suggested if the Republicans had any notion they could win."

Jobbers to Give Liberal Rebate

Richmond jobbers will offer rebates to outside retail merchants if they come here to buy during tlie week of May 14 to 21. This time was set at a meeting of the special rebate committee last night at the Commercial club. Details of the plan were arranged.

that you will not recommend to the extra session of Congress which convenes next week, the passage or consideration of any bills providing for compulsory military training or service. Allow us also to register our opContlnued On Page Twelve.

BRITISH RULERS PROPOSE TO GIVE WOMEN THE VOTE

(By Associated Press) LONDON, March 28. An important debate is set for the house of commons today in reference to a reform of the parliamentary franchise. A conference held recently, which was presided over by the speaker, recommended the following program: "A certain measure of woman suffrage, six months residence or the occupation of business promises to be the only qualification for voting, redistribution of seats, proportionate representation in large urban areas, all elections to be held on one day. "Former Premier Asquith will move today for prompt legislation to give effect to these recommendations."

Cost of Bridge Bars is Doubled By War Situation

H. L. Gray, Indianapolis. Indiana representative fothe American Steel and Wire company, was in Richmond today. . He reported that steel companies cannot guarantee shipments of steel bars in less than a year's time. The car shortage and war situation are responsible. This company which serves several of the largest local industries is making special efforts to protect its old customers during the steel shortage. Steel bars like those which will be used in the Main and South G street bridges are selling for $3.35 a hundred pounds. Before the European war started the same bars could have been purchased for $1.04 a hundred pounds. Steel Cost Is High. In case the Main street bridge is erected this year, the steel will probably have to be purchased from jobbers at very high prices. The cement situation is also acute. Then comes another problem the car shortage. If war is declared, the situation will become much more complicated. It is not known what action the county commissioners will take in this event. Representatives of the steel corporations estimate that there will be no drop in steel prices until 1920 at the earliest.

'.T to Conclude Shop Services This is the last week this spring in which shop meetings will be held by the Y. M. C. A. Rev. Oscar T. F. Tressel will speak

at the Elliott-Reid . plant Thursday, Rev. Milo Hinckle will talk at the Natco and Friday Rev. J. J. Rae will address the men at the Dille-McGuire plant. Secretary Learner of the Y. M. C. A., says this has been the most successful shop meeting season ever conducted by the association.

SOCIAL DEMOCRATS DEMAND OVERTHROW OF GERMAN POWER

No Horse Meat Wanted in U:S.

(By Associated Press) CHICAGO, March 28. Horse meat is not wanted in Chicago according to Alderman William O. Nance, chairman of the council -committee on: health, who has received a letter from the owner of a northwest side . market, asking what steps he should take to obtain a license to Bell horse flesh as food. " ' ... . "No horse meat yet awhile for Chicago," said the alderman.

CHECK GOES FORWARD

A check for $963.29 went forward to the New' Castle relief committee today, representing contributions given through the Palladium to storm sufferers there. With the amount raised by the Richmond Red Cross chapter, Richmond residents gave more than $1,500 to storm relief in New Castle. The last contribution to the Palladium fund, before it was closed, was $25 from the National Automatic Tool company.

CLUB CONSIDERS HAAS' SUCCESSOR

Applications for the post as secretary of the Commercial club will be considered at a meeting of the executive committee tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Several , applications have been received. . - Committee appointments also will be considered at this meeting. - " -

(By Associated Press) PETROGRAD, via London, March 28 A group of social democrats has put out a declaration which, as far as can be determined, fairly represents the attitude of the majority of that party toward the government. The declaration, which is signed by half a dozen locally prominent names, favors a vigorous prosecution of the war. leaving the demands of the social democracy in abeyance until the country is safe from the danger of a return of the monarchy. On the subject of the war the declaration said: "The victory of the central empires would bring ruin and reinstate the old regime. It is necessary now, more than ever before, to continue the struggle against the last bulwark of monarchical control in Europe."

COAL PRICE DROPS 50 CENTS A TON

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, March 28. The Philadelphia and Reading Coal and . Iron company today announced a reduction of 50 cents a ton in the price of coal to become effective April 2. The reduction applies only to stove, egg and nut sizes.

DEVISES SCORING TABLE

- - (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, March 28. A new scoring table for the all-around championship has been prepared by Frederick Rubien, secretary-treasurer of the Amateur Athletic union, and if the board of governors approve it will go into effect immediately. '-.'