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Definite arrangement for the holding of s patriotic lemonstratjon in Richmond will be made at a meeting tonight of representatives of numerous organizations. The meeting will be held at the city, building at 7:30 o'clock. ' ' ' After effecting an organization these representatives wii; 'ix tha date for the celebration and draft a program of events, the principal features of which will ;be an immense street parade to be followed by a mass meeting at the coliseum.. ' ' - Yesterday Mayor Robbin6 communicated over the long distance telephone with Governor Goodrich, requesting him to attend the Richmond patriotic demonstration and deliver an address- The governor said, that he would, attend if he could arrange to leave Indianapolis. ' . " ' ' Governor James Goodrich May Make Address.

He then requested that abetter be addressed to him to remind him that his presence in Richmond was desired. He received this letter this morning and Mayor Robblns expects a reply this afternoon. Mayor Robbins today received reports from several other local organizations which are to be represented at the meeting tonight The Rotary club will be represented by Walker Land and Frank I. Braffett. An organization of colored men will be represented by C. R. Richardson. Triumph lodge, K. of P., wilt be represented by Edward Wise and Ralph Nicodemus. The. Spanish-American War Veterans will be represented by a large delegation, as will be the Boy Scouts organization. It has been reported that four Richmond lodges have 'secured brass bands to head their delegations in the parade, the : City, the Mcose, the L'aton and the Winchester bands. The colored men who are to take part in the parade are trying to secure a band to march with them. - Arrangements will be mad, to give the place of honor in the parading column to a delegation of Civ if War veterans. ' " '

INDUSTRIAL EFFECT ON GERMANY CAUSES UNEASINESS OF OFFICIALS

n.v Associated Press) AMSTERDAM, Via London, April 0. Three questions in regard to America's entrance into the' war have been put to leading German manufacturers by the Rhelnlscbe .Westfaltsche Gazette of Essen, an important industrial organ. The paper asks: "First, whether unrestricted submarine warfare has teen bought too dearly at the price of war with America; second, what will be the economic 'consequences; third,' is it possible to make Germany economically independent of America? Councilor Dr. Beukenberg of Dortaund, answers the first question in the negative. Dr. Beukenberg says: Action for Commercial Reasons. "Our early reluctance to use pur submarines was due to the most far reaching deference to America with whom we were on friendly terms and. above all enjoyed important commercial relations. America never -' attempted to help us in our distress, caused by England's starvation blockade. Our yielding to America's demands was net caused by fear' of her military - resources but with a view to avoid difficulties in rebuilding our foreign trade after the war. ' ' "President Wilson's judgment of the German peace proposals shows that America does not want German victory and prefers to aid British aims in the dismemberment of Germany and Aus

tria-Hungary. Would Work Genuine Harm. In tecard to the second question, he F'y. after pointing out in detail that nierlcan exports to Germany were t-vo and a half times bigger than Gervan exports to America, says: ""After war America will not want to cut f" her German customers. ' It would harm us grievously if ' mcrica were to refuse to us later a i-i se lan to help us over our difflcutt'rs. We would then have to make MAYORS TO ASSIST IN RECRUITING MEN ON SCIENTIFIC PLAN (By Associated Press) NEW-YORK. April 9. Responses to tho appeal issued by the Mayors' Retruitins committee to 541 mayors of all the cities In the country of 10,000 population or more, poured in today from all parts of the country. The purpose of the local committee i? co-ordinate and organize recruiting for the army and navy on a scientific basis. The system followed is that evolved in England after nearly two years of . experiment. It is pointed out efficiency has been lost through lack of a general scheme ,for the operation of the various agencies that are trying to stimulate recrtiitin;. Telegrams will be sent also to the mayors of ell cities of more than 5.000 and to all railroad presidents. The presidents of ten of the largest railroads in the country already appealed lo have sent favorable replies.

our stocks last much longer, although eventually able to return to a sound basis." . . - - ; . - After calling attention to the huge increase . in "America's financial strength Dr. Beukenberg aays in answer to the third question: - "Germany cannot beebme wholly independent. In the .case of cotton, for instance, under the most favorable conditions it would take decades to meet our needs from our colonies. To certain extent we can be Independent if we live sparingly and use all our available substitutes, but a large part

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which are exported as manufactured roods. '' - ' '

, "Thus Increases in the difficulties of

Importing would hit us badly. This however, applies equally, to the United States. Americans do not grow cotton for nothing and they will welcome their old customer back again. - - "After all the submarine war spells victory and if we are to dictate peace, adequate guarantees' may be negotiated. Now that America is an open enemy, we no longer have our hands tied and there is no "longer the fear that we might have to make an undignified peace ' through exhaustion. The slogan is now victory or death with us."

Continues Canvass For Road Funds

"AMERICA NEEDS YOU"

United Stales' Army recruiting station for the. Richmond District, comprising Wayne and Union counties, is located over the lliff store, southwest- comer of Sixth and Main streets. Recruiting officer. Sergeant H. H. Warner. Meu between the ages of 18 and 35 eligible for army service. The nearest . navy and marine corps recruiting . stations ' are located at Indianapolis, -

Representing the National Old Trails , association, Mr. Stimson is making a-canvass to raise funds here for the maintenance of the association which proposes to mark the National Lload between Dayton and Indianapolis. This , work is being pushed rapidly as members of the association believe the road may be used for the transportation of troops. . Local men Lave subscribed aa follows: J. H. Mills, JIG; C. B. Bock, $5; J.'-M. Lontz, $10; George B. Seidel, $5; Richard Sedgwick. $5; Chenoweth Auto company, $5; J. Morris Jones, 5; Stanley W. Hayes, $5.

GERMAN IS HELD ON MEXICAN LINE (By Associated Press)

NOG ALES. Ariz., April 9. John W. Weiss, a German is under arrest here

today, charged with a violation of neutrality laws of the United States. Weiss had been to Canana, Sonora. and

returned to Nogales through Douglas, Ariz.' His arrest followed the receipt by federal officials here of Instruct

ions to arrest alien enemies who cross

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into Mexico and later return to this country.

Weather Forecast

For Indiana by United States Weather Bureau Fair tonight and Tuesday with rising temperature. Heavy frost in southern portion tonight. Temperature Today. Noon .39 - Yesterday. Maxium ..35 Minimum .26 Forecast for Wayne County by W. E. Moore Fair tonight and Tuesday. Heavy frost tonight with freezing temperatures. General Conditions The storm west of the Mississippi is, moving eastward causing snow north, of the Ohio and heavy - rains in the Southern states. A cold -wave covers the Northern and Central ' states - east of the Rockies and will cause continued cold tonight

Sight of Khaki-Clad Boys Brings Home State of War to People of Richmond The sight of sentries walking guard on each end of the Pennsylvania railroad bridge which spans the Whitewater river, brought home to Richmond's population yesterday in a most emphatic manner that the United States is now at war with Germany. The spectacle was a most novel one and hundreds of, people visited the bridge to gaze at the khaki-clad soldiers, each with a very businesslike Springfield rifle over shoulder, pacing their beats. Today the C. & O. railroad bridge across the river, was also under ' guard. ' - ... .,. : The Richmond guard consists; of a detail of fifteen men of Company 1, Third Ohio Infantry, under command of Captain D. G. Younkin. Rules of censorship prohibit any announcement as to where other' details of this company are stationed for gi-ard duty.- . . : : ... ' ," The men who have been detailed for guard duty in Richmond are quartered . In - one of the Pennsylvania railroad buildings ' near the bridge. The soldiers arrived in Richmond Saturday evening and were at once distributed to various points. . COUNTY APPROVES BRIDGE PLANS; ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON MAY 12

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Plans for Richmond's two new bridges Main street ' and South G street were approved today by the county commissioners.. . , Copies of the drawings were signed' by Commissioners Chessman, Seaney and Simpson. B. A. Kennepohl. of the South' Side Improvement association, was presented with the pen used by the commissioners. Bids win be advertised Tor at once and will be received and opened Saturday morning, May 12, at 11 oclock. , ; Plans Drawn By Mueller The appropriations for the two' bridges is $360,000. The plans were drawn by County Bridge Engineer Mueller. . The Main street bridge, according to Mueller's plans, will be at the same grade as the abandoned bridge. Both bridges will have a 42 foot roadway and . two eight foot sidewalks. The G street bridge willhave five spans of 101 feet each with two approach spans of -40 feet each. The Main street bridge will have three spans of 125 feet each with two approach spans of 40 feet each at each end. ' . : - Both bridges will be built of concrete. . . . . ... Mueller expects several concerns of national size to submit bids on the plans and anticipates little difficulty in getting appropriate bids.

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Labor to Refrain From Disputes During Warfare

(By Associated Press) , WASHINGTON. April 9-Defipitfl. asurances that - its recommendation against labor or industrial disputes during the war will be observed both by workers and employers: will : be sought by the labor committee of h council of national defense, headed by Samuel - Gompers, president of the American -Federation of" Labor. Snccess of the effort seemed probable today, particularly considering that the committee's membership includes representatives of powerful labor and employers' interests.

FOOD IS SEIZED; CHARTS FOUND ON ENEMY SHIPS

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, April 8. Great quantitie's of food "have beeu removed by the federal authorities from the German steamships Vaterland and President Lincoln and sent to the immigration at Ellis Island. The removal was made necessary by the drawings of the fires on the vessels which put the refrigerator plants out of service. The foodstuffs include 8,000 pounds of meat and 10,000 pounds of vegetables, if the government inspectors find them it for consumption it is probable that they will be fed to the German officers and men now at Ellis Island and the German steamship lines will be reimbursed by the United States. . More than 2,000 letters from Germany have fallen into the hands of government agents who searched the German ships: also diagrams, blueprints and memorandum books. All these will be examined for information. '

RESULT OF ENTRANCE OF U. S. INTO WAR CAN'T BE MEASURED

. (By Associated Press) PETRQGIIAD, April 9. Premier Lyoff,, commenting . on America's . '. , entrance into the war to a corre6pondentbtThi Aisodattd PrsW termed

impossible to exaggerate. News of tie inai action of congress reached Petrograd last midnight in a telegram to the American embassy and was formally communicated - to the foreign office and the entente embassies today by Ambassador Francis. As far as the Russin public is concerned America has been regarded as having declared , war a week . ago. President Wilson's address was accepted as equivalent to a declaration of war and was so interpreted and commented upon by the newspapers.' The day by day congressional developments were treated as a further ratification of an accomplished fact and so the final announcement came as an anti-climax.

(By Associated Preas) WASHINGTON, April 9. Austria Hungary under the .pressure of Germany has severed diplomatic relations with the United States. . r Baron Erick Zwiedinek charge de affairs of the Austria embassy here called at the state de

partment today and asked for passports for himself and the embassy staff. Almost at the same time a dispatch was received from American Minister Stovall at Berne saying the dual monarchy had broken off diplomatic relations with the United States in Vienna yesterday. It is presumed this was done by handing passports to American Charge Grew. American Ambassador Penfield, who had left Vienna on Saturday probably did not know of the government's action. ' . ...... : By pre-arrangements Spain will take over the diplomatic consular interests of the United States and Austria Hungary. All Austrian consular agents will depart from the United States with the diplomatic mission as was the case with Germany. Sweden will take over Austria Hungary's interests in the United States. Up to the time Charge Zwiedinek asked for his passports no similar action had

been taken by Bulgaria and Turkey, Germany's two other allies and their representatives here disclaimed having any knowledge of the intention of their govern

ments. It is expected here that they will follow by breaking diplomatic relations. Austria's break with the United States undoubtedly is the prelude to a declaration of a state of war. Sixty-two days elapsed between the break in relations between the United States and Ger many and the formal declaration of a start of war. How many days will elapse before Germany's chief ally enters a state of war with Germany's

newest enemy will be decided entirely by circumstances. The diplomatic history of civilization and the precedence of centuries show a state of war invariably follows a break in diplomatic relations between first class powers. Quite aside from this, however, Austria has subscribed even if only academically to Germany's campaign of ruthlessness although7 she has not carried it out against American interests. Besides that it is considered that it would be quite impossible to have abroad in the United States on a friendly status the diplomatic and consular agents of Germany's ally. ' Anti-American propoganda conducted by Austrian agents under German direction has been no less offensive and scarcely less effective than the German propoganda itself. A. clean break betwen the United States and Austria was some time ago recognized as the logical development. Further Warlike Moves Depend on Germany's Action. It is quite possible, however, that there may not be warlike operations between the forces of the two governments unless Germany carrying forward her domination of. the Vienna government, should force it Charge Grew, at Vienna, also wiill turn over to Spain, British and Japanese interests which this country , has looked after since the beginning of the war. Italian. French and Romanian interests in Austro-Hungary previously looked after by the United States, were ordered turned over to the Swiss minister. American ambassadors, ministers and consul officials in France, Great Britain, Russia, Serbia, Japan, . Greece, Morocco and Egypt will stand ready to turn over Austrian interests which the United States has represented in thase countries since the beginning of the war to whatever nation the Austrian foreign office shall -indicate. . : . . . . United States Cared for 2,000,000 Austrian Prisoners. The United States by the break in relations is released of the care of probably 2,000,000 war prisoners. In Russia alone it is estimated that nearly 1.250,000 Austrian prisoners were under American protection, with a considerable number in France also. In Austria the United States had cared for all the Italian and Roumanian prisoners. Other small groups are thought to bring the total well up to 2,000,000. . About 200 native Americans are thought to be now, In Austria and Hungary, with perhaps another 1S00 raturaliMd' Americans, most of whom may pcefer to stay In their country of birth. Austria has in this country about fifty consular officers in addition to her regular embassy staff not including clerks, attaches and families. Safe conduct for all will be arranged at once and it is possible that the Au- ' 6trians dismissed from Chin and Cuba, in order to journey by the same route. . f - AffiMtK m anlv rftffrAttinv the Meeaaitv -which, has -driven Austria to the sten she has taken are nev-

ertneiCSS granite ai me way ll n came ooui sou iut uic viuim dwki i o uuv rcoyuuDiuie ivr- iu as wnii the recognition of a state of war with Germany officials point out that the situation was provoked by the other side and not by the United States. Officials here and in Vienna have been prepared ever since February 3 for the present situation. At that time American officials in Austria were instructed by the state department to be ready to leave at any moment and the same is thought true of Austrian officials here.

Court Restricts Fraud Probes

FREEZING WEATHER THREATENS SEVERE LOSS TO GRAIN AND FRUIT CROPS OVER COUNTRY

With freezing temperature throughout the county Sunday night and another freeze predicted for this locality tonight farmers are today speculating on what effect the cold weather has

had on crops. They agree that it will be several days before it can be definitely established what the results of the freezing weather will be. It is not believed that the wheat

FREE LABOR BUREAU OPENED BY ARMY

A free labor bureau has been established by the Salvation Army, at the Army headquarters, Captain Foubister announced today. The captain said the worker on duty at the Army rooms : during the day would list names of ' women wanting . employment and would give these names in turn to persons wanting female labor.

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, April 9. Federal authority to prosecute frauds in general state elections and United States

senatorial primaries . was materially restricted by supreme court decisions today. 1 . Federal indictments for alleged corruptions conspiracies in 1914 Rhode Island congressional election and the 1916 senatorial primary in West Virginia were dismissed. The court decided the states and not the Federal government are authorized to act.

NEW PIERS HANDLE TEN OCEAN SHIPS

INDIANAPOLIS WOMAN HURT IN ACCIDENT

(By Associated Press) LOS ANGELES, Cal., April 9. Dr. Frederick Wishard. president of the American Dentral Society was brought here today as the result of an automobile accident last night. Mrs. Ruth Pettijohn of Indianapolis, Tnd-, his sister In law, and Mrs. Edwin Keller of .Los Angeles, his daughter were injured - seriously. Dr. Wishard formerly was a resident of Indianapolis. -

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, April 9.- Ground was broken today by the Staten Island development company for three big piers on New York bay between Clifton and Stapleton, Staten Island, it cost several million dollars. The piers will be more than 1,000 feet long and capable of accommodating at ' the same time ten ocean freighters with a combined capacity of 100,000 tons.

FOULKE TO SPEAK

The Men's Brotherhood of the First Presbyterian church will hold the last monthly meeting of the season Monday evening, April 9, at 6:30. Supper will be served, following which an address will he presented by Mr. William Dudley Foulke on his trip to Hawaii.

CANNONADING CONTINUES

TRIPLE AVIATION SERVICE

'" I By- Associated Prs) SAN DIEGO. April 9. Facilities at the army aviation school here are to be tripled within a month according to plans announced today. Officers at the school hope to turn out sixty skilled pilots monthly lor an Indefinite period. ;

- (By Associated Press) PARIS, April 9. Violent cannonading went on during last night on the French' front south of St, Quentin in the region of Dallon and Gruigies, the war office, announced today. The artillery was very active also northeast of Berry-au-Bac ---- - fc ' .-

WILL INSPECT INFIRMARY

a An - Inspection of the county infirmary will be made , Wednesday by the ootmty commissioners,

HANDLEY PROMISES TO DRILL COMPANY

Jean Handley, 130S Ridge street, who served with the regular army In the Philippines and saw active servicer announced today that he would gladly tender his services as a drill master in the event a company for the Indiana national guard ws recruited in this city. Announcement was published in The Palladium a few days ago that Adjutant-General Smith of the state guard wanted a Richmond guard company recruited at once to fill a vacancy in the First Infantry regiment Anyone interested in the organization of such a company should communicate with Mr. Handley.

INTERNED GERMANS TO RAISE PRODUCE

. (By Associated Press) ATLANTA, Ga., April 9. Sailors of the German auxiliary, cruiser, Kronprintz Wilhelm. Interned at Fort McPberson here, will be put to work at raising vegetables as soon as arrangements - can be completed, it was announced authoritatively today.

Austrian Ships Taken at Ports After Rupture

(By Associated Press) BOSTON, April 9. The Austrian steamer Erney, warbound here, was seized today by port officials after announcement from Washington that Austria Hungarla had broken off diplomatic relations with the United States..

crop has been damaged to any extant. The fruits have undoubtedly been badly damaged and it is probable that what oats have been sown have been hurt. Most of the potatoes to be planted this spring have not yet been put out. Those that have been put out were reported frozen today.

Propose Joint War Committee

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, April 9. A joint resolution for a congressional "joint committee on the conduct of the war" was introduced simultaneously today by Senator Weeks, of Massachusetts, and Representative Madden, of Illinois. Both are Republicans.

BAN LIMITED LICENSE.

SHIP IS WARBOUND

(By Associated Pcess) . PHILADELPHIA, April 9. The collector, of the port of Philadelphia today took physical possession of the Austrian steamer Frankonia warbound here since the. European war began.

HOLD AUSTRIAN VESSELS

(By Associated Press) JfEW ORLEANS, April 9. Three Austrian steamers, the Clara, 'Anna and Teresa were taken in charge by Federal authorities this afternoon.

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, April 9. Determining important questions regarding control by patentees of retail prices of their products, the supreme court today pronounced unlawful the "limited license" plan under which Victor Talking Machine Company and many other products are distributed.

PRESENT BIG REVENUE BILL ON THURSDAY

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, April 9. A decision to introduce the $5,000,000,000 measure on Thursday in the House was reached today by Secretary McAdoo and Representative Rainey of Illinois, ranking Democratic member of the ways and means committee.

ALLIED THRUST GAINS VILLAGES

(By Associated Press) LONDON, April 9. In the direction of St Quentin, the British took Fresnoy la Patit and advanced their line southeast of Le Verguler. No estimate of the number of Germans captured can yet be given, the statement says, but the number is considerable. Referring to the attack on the front between Arras and Lens, the statement says: "We are making eatisfactory progress at all points."

SEIZE TWO 8TEAMERS

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, April 9. The Austrian steamships Martha Washington and Himalaya, self detained in' port here, were tody seized.

FILES 21 INDICTMENTS

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, April 9. An indictment naming twenty-one corporations and eighteen Individuals charging violation of the Sherman: anti-trust law in '. fixing prices of oosi was handed down today by the federal grand Jury. . . . - : -; ...

EARLHAM'S ATTITUDE WILL BE DETERMINED

President. Kelly, of Earlham. will outline the position of the college with reference to the war. in a chapel address tomorrow morning. He declined today to forecast his address, but it is understood he will declare for the highest order of Americanism. r Students at Earlham have taken no active part in preparing for war.

RICHARD OLNEY, DIIS.

BOSTON, April Ricnard Olner. 82. secretary of state onderfresldent Grorer Cleveland, died at his none here last night.- '