Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 131, 14 April 1917 — Page 1
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(By Associated Press) British assaults have broken four miles more of the German front In an Important sector of the Arras battlefield. The Hlndenburg line has been riddled en Its northern end, Lens Is fast being hemmed in and general Halg'a forces are sweeping back, the Germans from the Loos sector far to the southeast of Arras. Correspondents report every Indication of a continuation of the German retirement under the smashing offensive of the British. The Teutons are being hard pressed aa they retreat and explosions and fires are observed In their rear. Great Importance Is attached to the successes of the British In the fighting north of Vimy. They have carried their several important position, enabling General Halg to link up the ground won in the engagements early this week in the Arras region with the positions gained long ago In the costly battle of Loos. Thia movement la resulting In the envelopment of Lens, with Its valuable coal fields. The fall of St. Quentin also seems imminent. London reports the capture by British forces of the village of Fayet, one mile northwest of St. Quentin. The French are close to this important fortified position on the south and Paris today announces the French guns hammering St. Quentln's defenses. Between St Quentin and the main battlefied of Arras British troops continue to press forward toward Cambrai pushing ahead north of the Bapeaume-Cambrai roads towarda St. Quentin. More big guns are being taken from the Germans as they retire. Last night General Halg reported a total of 166 captured with more than 13,000 prisoners In all while today the London official report mentions four more eight-Inch howitzers taken. Letters to German newspapera indicate that the nerves of the German public are being ehaken by the , reverses being sustained by the German army on the western front.
Ne w BritiMa Ponsfo May Becomme Becnsfi ve LONDON, April 14 "The British offensive has dveloped into a great push in the most literal sense of the word," telegraphs the Reuters correspondent at the British army headquarters in France. "The success of the operations which began on Monday has been greater than perhaps we realized and the Germans are being pushed back from Loos to the southward. "It takes an army a long time to get away, however skillfully the retirement may have been planned and with a vigorous offensive clinging to its skirts in its efforts to avoid defeat it may be overwhelmed. "German garrisons sneaked out of some villages during the night but this slipping away cannot be carried very far and when they are forced back on the line to which they may have hastily withdrawn and without those guns and stores which they were unable to get away a decisive thing may happen."
CITY SENDS 18 RECRUITS FOR SERVICE Since Wednesday of this week eighteen young men, all residents of Richmond, with one exception, have enlisted to serve their country in the army. In the past four days Richmond has more than redeemed itself for Its very loor enlistment record the first ten days of April, when only two Richmond men enlisted in the army. Here are the names, of Richmond's latest army recruits. Watch this Roll of Honor grow: Everett 8. Lawson, coast artillery, i Floyd Lawson, coast artillery. I Glen c wagner, inrantryHarry F. 'Wagner, Infantry. Frank J. Kilgus, Infantry. . Evan J. Martin, Infantry. Lawrence E. Winters, Infantry. John T. Gilbert, Infantry. William R. Mitchell. Infantry. John L, Hughes, Liberty, Infantry. Charles E. Chappel, InfantryRoland H. Walls, coast artillery, Amoa E. Jenkins, Infantry. Worley W. Hunt, Infantry. Reed L. Leed, Modoc, Infantry. Harold F. Morris, Infantry. . Frederick Ashinger, coast artillery Fred Meredith, 'coast artillery.' Captain Coppock, In charge of the army recruiting service in Indiana, visited the Richmond recruiting sta tion yesterday. He made the follow ins statement for publication: "We are now giving men the privilege and the opportunity of voluntarily entering the service of the United States. This will be for a short time only, so In order to avoid the draft you had better come a. once. The only school in the United States where you can take a post-graduate course in practical science is the regular army. "You should enter now as by the nnil tf Tuna oil Vi a Pnrnnrfll anri ( 11 U V. U 11 11 V U 1 . I 11 U1U VW1 1V1W. W1B.K Sergeant Instructors will be commisbioned officers for the purpose of in-1 structing the first 500,000 men. Every private soldier of the regular army Is eligible to try for a commission in the Officers Reserve Corps. "During the past four days twentyfive college men from the various Indiana colleges have enlisted in the regular army to get this training in order to qualify as efficient Junior officers for the first 500,000 men. "Service soon will be compulsory rnd no man. can afford to wait and be drafted. Neither he nor his posters will live long enough to live down such a disgrace. Remember now that we are offering you privilege to enter voluntarily the service of the United States to do your duty as a citizen." Elks Raise Flag at Club Grounds The program for the flag raising at (he Elks' club at 2:15 o'clock Monday afternoon is announced as follows: Selection, Richmond city band; "America," citizens, led by Elks' Chorus; recitation, "Old Glory," Horace C. Starr, Indianapolis; "The Battle Cry of Freedom," chorus; address, W. W. Reller; flag raising and singing of "Star Spangled Banner."
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More Lots Given For Garden Use Twentv-nine more lots were added td fThr mtrthtaegivtw-tffB the' "civic Gardening Association last night and today. The Reeveston Realty company, O. C. Krone, president, offered the use of 25 vacant lots and individuals offered use of four others. This relieves the situation somewhat, although many vacant lots still are needed. The Gardening association now has about 70 lots, exclusive of the Glen Miller tract, with applications for more than 100. Persons desiring to donate the us of their lots should call Mrs. E. E. Mc Divltt, chairman of the lot committee. CALL ON NATION TO GROW CROPS FOR THE ALLIES One of the" most successful of the several farmers meetings held In the various townships of the county throughout the week was the meeting Of Wayne township farmers at the court house last night. Farmers of Wayne township will also have two other meetings, one next Tuesday night in District 12 school house, and one Wednesday night in the Chester school, north of this city. The meeting last night was addressed by Benjamin Doddridge and by Frank Strayer. It was carefully" pointed out vthat a 'serious food shortage threatened the country hls year and the speakers declared1 that American victory in the present war "depended upon the work of the farmers in finding a solution of the food shortage question. The speakers declared that the United States must not only feed its own population but must also meet a great demand for food supplies from European countries also at war with Germany. Weather Forecast 1 For Indiana by United States Weather Bureau Probably frost tonight and Sunday. Rising temperature tonight. Frost south portion tonight. Temperature Today. Noon 41 Yesterday. Maximum 1.. 45 Minimum 27 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Fair tonight and Sunday. Heavy frost and below freezing tonight Rising temperature Sunday. General Conditions The cold wave is still centered over southern Canada. A temperature of 12 degrees above at Ontario, is reported. The wave now borders on the east, north and central part of the United States and will affect the southern states tonight.: The temperature at Earlham college a 7 o'clock this morning was 21 degrees above, something very unusual for this time of the year. A severe storm is moving up the Atlantic coast
ORDER GIVEN FOR MARCHERS TO FORM IN 3 DIVISIONS
Final instructions to individuals and organizations expecting to participate in the patriotic parade at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon were announced today by the parade committee, Paul Com stock, chairman. Unit leaders should cut this notice out for reference. Formation of parade is as follows and should be observed by all participants. First division forms on East side of South 6th street from Main to South B street in the following order: Spirit of '76. Soldier of 1812. Soldier of 1846, Grand Army of the Republic, Women's Relief Corps, Ladies of the G. A. R., Auxiliary of Sons of VeteranB, Indianapolis Newsboys Band, Daughters of the American Revolution, American Red Cross, Spanish American War Veterans, Sons of Veterans, Unorganized soldiers and sailors, High School Band, High School students. High School Drum Corps, School children. Camp Fire Girls, Boy Scouts. Second division forms on West side of South Fifth street from Main to South B street in the following order: Weber's Band, Palladium employes, Knights of St. John and cadets, St. Joseph Society, Richmond Co. K. of P., Cambridge City Co., K. of P., Odd Fellows, Colored Drum Corps, Colored Odd Fellows, Colored K. of P., Westcot employes, Hotel Social club, Colored citizens. Third division forms on South Fourth street from Main to South B in the following order: Richmond City band, Elks lodge, Richmond Light Guards, Ministerial Association, Knigths of Columbus, Post C Traveler's Protective Assn., Post Office employes, Barber's union, Band, Moose' lodge, Druids ' lodge, Band, Eagles lodge, Centerville band, Hokendauqua Tribe of Red 'Men, Oscekola Tribe o.RedMen, Greek Cand Store 'employes; Inctf kirapoitslOWCw. employes, Drum and Bugle corps. Railroad men. Unorganized citizens, Richmond Fire department. Formation to be in platoons of 8 abreast, the distance between platoons being equal to front of platoon. All units should be in position 20 minutes before parade starts, and should be Identified by proper flag or banner. Parade moves promptly at 4 o'clockPAUL COMSTOCK. Chairman Parade Committee. RECEIVER IS NAMED BOSTON, April 14. Thomas J. Bownton, formerly attorney general of Massachusetts was appointed receiver of the supreme council of the Royal Arcanum by Federal Judge Alrich today.
Sewirn BfiMoM War BfiM to Pass fifloTjHse Today WASHINGTON, April 14 Passage before night of the seven billion dollar revenue bill by the house by an almost unanimous vote was assured today. The measure was taken up in the house at XI o'clock this morning under an agreement to begin discussion of amendments under the five minute rule. General debate closed last night. Voting on the bill itself was to begin this afternoon. An amendment was added to limit specifically distribution of the proposed $3,000,000,000 foreign loan, which the bill would authorize, to countries actually at war with Germany and only during hostilities. It was approved by Secretary McAdoo and agreed to by the framers of the bill after several members had insisted that without the limitations, the secretary of the treasury might make loans to European neutrals after the war ends. A feature of the debate was the absence of partisan spirit. 'Representative Fitzgerald aroused great enthusiasm soon after the House convened by declaring he favored making the loan at once, not because of a desire to help another nation, but to help maintain the rights of the United States. , ' Money being the only aid that this country can now give the allies, Representative Mann declared it should not be denied them. He said: "This proposed appropriation is for $3,000,000,000. I doubt not that before a year that amount will be doubled. Let us hope that we can end the war by extending our credit. Our highest duty is to give aid to those who are fighting our enemy." . Several Amendments Are Accepted. Several amendments including two by Representative Lenioot to exclude neutrals from the loan and make Its tenure the duration of the war, were accepted by the ways and means committee. ' Representative Madden of Illinois said he did not care whether the $3,000,000,000 loaned the allies was paid back or not, that the United States is not prepared to send men now and the loan was the only way in which the United States could act promptly and effectively at this time. "For God's sake, let's get into action," he cried. "Either through the armies now in the field or In our own army and everybody knows we can not get an adequate army for a year. The time for talk is passed and the time for action is here." .. - . There was much opposition to a proposal by Representative Moore of Pennsylvania to limit the maturity of the issue. All the leaders spoke for leaving that to the discretion of the president or the treasury department
Deutschland Carried War
BY CARL W. ACKERM AN (Copyright, 1917, The Tribune Association. Registered in accordance with the Copyright Act, Canada, 1917. The Tribune Association.) The German merchant submarine Deutschland, the 700-ton U-boat which as it sailed into, Bremen looked like a duck with two poles in its back swimming up the Weser River, was built by the Krupp interests to bring war supplies from the United States- German munition plants last year bad to stop making, temporarily 42-centimetre guns and other cannon which require nickel, steel, because several of the valuable minerals and ores needed could not be obtained , in Europe. Either Krupp had to stop manufacturing nick
LEARN THESE SONGS
Readers of the Palladium are asked to clip the following patriotic songs for use Monday afternoon at 2:15 o'clock at the flag raising at the Elks club, and at the patriotic celebration Monday evening at the Coliseum. . This request is an urgent one. Citizens will confer a distinct favor on the committees that have these features in charge if they will clip these songs, as everyone is expected to join in their singing. "AMERICA"
My country! 'tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing: . Land where my fathers died, Land of the pilgrim's pride, From ev'ry mountain Bide Let freedom ring! My native country, thee,' Land of the noble, free, . Thy name I love; I love thy rocks and rills," Thy woods and templed hills ; My heart with rapture thrills Like that above.
"MARCHING THROUGH GEORGIA" Bring the good old bugle boys, we'll sing another song Sing it with a spirit that will start the world along Sing It as we used to sing it fifty thousand strong. While we were marching through Georgia. CHORUS "Hurrah! Hurrah! We bring the jubilee! Hurrah! Hurrah! The flag that makes you free!" So we sang the chorus from Atlanta to the sea. While we were marching through Georgia How the darkies shouted when they heard that joyful sound! How the turkeys gobbled which our commissary found! How the sweet potatoes even started from the ground, , While we were marching through Georgia. Chorus "STAR SPANGLED BANNER" Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof thro' the night that our flag was still there. Oh. say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. - ' . i On the shore dimly seen thro' the mists of the deep, Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes, . What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep, As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses? Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam. In full glory reflected, now shines on the stream: 'Tis the star-spangled banner; oh, Jong may it wave O'er the land of the -free and the ljome of thejbrave. Oh, thus.be it ever when free men; shall stand V Between their loved home and wild war's desolation; Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the lwa'v'n-reacued land ' -A Praise the Pow'rjhat hath-made and pre-frtfd u? a nation! "THetllSmSuer we musTTWnen" our, cause tC Is just, And this be our motto: "In Gd4 la our trust I" And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.. "THE BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOM" Yes, well rally round the flag, boys, we'll rally once again, Shouting the battle cry of freedom, - We will rally from the hill-side, we'll gather from the plain, Shouting the battle cry of freedom. CHORUS The Union forever, Hurrah boys, Hurrah! Down with the traitor, Up with the star; While we rally 'round the flag, boys. Rally once again, Shouting the battle cry of freedom. We are springing to the call of our brothers gone before. Shouting the battle cry of freedom, And we'll fill the vacant ranks with a million freemen more, Shouting the battle cry of freedom. Chorus , j
el steel war munitions cannon, armor plate and armored automobiles or the materials had to be brought from America. Nearly two years ago a draftsman in the Kiel offices of Krupp designed a merchant submarine and submitted the plans to the directors. They were pigeonholed at the time because these materials were not desperately needed and because the government would not aid Krupp in constructing unarmed Uboats. But last year Krupp needed nickel, rare ores and minerals which could be bought only In the United States or South America. So the Deutschland was designed, built, financed, launched and directed by the Krupp Interests to solve the distress
Let music swell the breeze. And ring from all the trees Sweet freedom's song; Let mortal tongues awake; Let all that breathe partake; Let rocks their silence break, The sound prolong. Our fathers God! to Thee, Author of Liberty, To Thee we sing: Long may our land be bright, With freedom's holy light; Protect us by Thy might, Great God, our King!
ing military problem of a shortage of special ores and rubber. About this time the German navy was having difficulty In obtaining reports from the German agents in the United States. Before Captain Boy-Ed was sent back spy reports arrived in Berlin regularly. Sometimes information about events here reached the German navy before they were known at the American Embassy. But the blockade of spies' was becoming stricter. Crew Selected, by Navy. The German navy, which has been stirring up antl-American feeling whereyer it. could, selected the crew for the Deutschland and place temporarily-discharged naval intelligence officers aboard to collect and bring
Applications for positions in the patriotic-parade, to be held in Richmond, Monday afternoon, today continued to come in to Captain Comstock, chairman of the parade committee, in such a satisfactory manner that it now appears certain that the parade will be the biggest event of its kind ever held in this city. Interest in this event is as great in the various county towns as it is in Richmond and these towns will be well represented in the public demonstration of Wayne county's enthusiastic patriotism. Today the following program for the patriotic mass meeting to be held at the Coliseum, Monday evening, 7 :30 o'clock, was made public: 7:15 to 8 o'Clock Concert by Indianapolis News Newsboys Band. , 8:00 o'Clock "America" Singing by audience, accompanied by High School Orchestra. Prayer Rev. Addison Parker. -. t Pledge of Allegiance. Song "Flag without Stain." Richmond Maennerchor society. Introductory address Henry U. Johnson. "Marching Through Georgia" Singing by audiences. Address Arch M. Hall, of Indianapolis. "Star Spangled Banner." Singing by audience. Will Observe Mayor's Proclamation. Mayor Robblns' proclamation declaring a half holiday Monday afternoon is to be generally observed. Mercantile establishments will suspend business about 3 o'clock, all factories will be closed in plenty of time to permit their employes to participate In the parade. The saloons will close at 3:30 o'clock and remain closed until after the parade. Superintendent Stimson of the Richmond division, Pennsylvania railroad, has arranged to permit many division employes to take part In the parade. Yard and shop work will be operated with skeleton crews and the division offices will close at an early hour. Railroad employes who Intend to take part in the parade are asked to be at the Pennsylvania passenger station by 2:45 o'clock Monday afternoon. Members of the colored hotel employes social club are asked to meet at the Masonic hall, South Sixth street, by I o'clock. The 'parade committee states that a somewhat extended Use of march has been arranged and expresses the hope that all the spectators will not attempt to view the parade in the business district of Main street. Ropes will be stretched along Main street from Fifth to Eleventh streets. Weber's prize band, led by John Weber, famous bandmaster, which Is being brought here by the Palladium will lead the Palladium delegation in the parade.
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to Bccomme ESeafliitty For Foot MstfMctts
Richmond's Community Sing movement formally was launched last night at a meeting of teachers and patrons from all districts In the city held at the high achool. " v 1 v A. schedule of Sings In four communities of the city war arranged. tThese -wiH-prheld-aB tdtttmnrSouth section. Garfield chapel,-Monday evening, April 23; Northeast section. Second Presbyterian church. Wednesday evening, April 25: - ' Central section. High school chapel, Monday evening, April SO; West section, Allen Jay church, Wednesday evening. May S. : Committees Are Appointed.
TllfllfA Alirrrn iiMUo durrcii SEVERE LOSSES LONDON, April 14. The Turks have suffered another defeat at the bands of the British in Mesopotamia. The war office announces that the Turks are in retreat after a battle In which they suffered heavy losses. SHELLS OF WASP WRECK SCHOONER WASHINGTON, April 14. The American schooner Edwin R. Hunt of New York, was abandoned by her crew under 6hell fire from a submarine near Cape Gata, Spain, April 7, according to a dispatch to the state depart? ment from Consul Gassett at Malaga. Meeting Dates For Townships The schedule of township meetings to consider the question of increased food production in Wayne county for tonight and tomorrow night follows: Saturday Night, April 14 Abinfeton township Abington school house, J. S. Holmes, organizer. Speakers, Mr. Strayer and Mr. Doddridge. Jefferson township Hagerstown town hall, Bert SOuders, organizer. Speakers, Ivan T. Beck and one to be announced. Clay township Greensfork school house, Will Roller, organizer. Speakers, Dr. J. J. Rae and one to be announced.
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back information from the United States regarding preparedness, public opinion and to make soundings and investigations in American waters wherever the submarines went, The best evidence that Germany has reached the maximum .manufacturing point of heavy artillery is the Deutschland's cargoes. They show that Germany has reached the height of her military effeciency, that certain raw materials are lacking which are needed in gun construction. But this does not mean that Germany is ready to crumble -within a few weeks or months. Germany has plenty of iron and copper and sufficient coal to run her ammunition and war .material factories for years. But to make the big 38.5 centi-
99 I Committeea were appointed to ar range for the Sings. They consist of one teacher and one patron from each school district. These committees will arrange for special music, vocal and Instrumental, for the Sings. Supervisor Ralph C. Sloane, who will direct the mass singing, announced last night the High school orchestra will play at the High school Sing and Miss Edna Marlatt, assistant supervisor, announced the Garfield orchestra will play at the Garfield Sing. These Sings are to be conducted as they have been in other cities. They are to be made family affairs. Children will be welcomed. Printed folders will be ' distributed bearing the words of familiar folk songs, patriotic songs and hymns and the audience will do the singing. Considerable enthusiasm for the project was evldencedjast night at the meeting, which was presided over by Miss Caroline Heitbrlnk,who is chairman of the Teachers Federation committee havings the matterxin charge. She has been the leading spirit In the movement. 8loane Outlines New Purpose. Supervisor Sloane outlined the spirit and purpose of the movement Ho "get folks to have a good time togetli er singing. The committee, appointed by Miss Heitbrink and the Federation, is composed of the following representatives: Finley district Mrs. L. M. Gentle. Mrs. W. H. Sudhoff; High school Ralph C. Sloane, John Rethmeyer: Joseph Moore district Miss Florence Ratllff. E. D. Stevenson. Hibbard district Miss Hettle Elliott. Adam Feltman; Vaile district Miss Nellie Mawhood, Frank I. Bratffett; - Garfield district Miss Edna Marlatt, Mrs. Frank Ward: J, Starr district Miss Ethel Peterson. R v. Elmer E. Davis: Whitewater district Miss Mary Jay, Mr. Reynard. Falrview district Miss Alice TJnthank, Mrs. Catherine Personnette; Baxter district Miss Mary Lemon, Mrs. Charles Davis. Warner district Miss Harriet Thompson, Howard Sudhoff. metre ship guns, armor plate and tbo new type German "tank," the finest quality of nickel steel is needed. The Krupp process of making nickel steel Is a secret one, but during a visit to Krupps last year I saw these ship cannon ' moulded. One of the officers in charge explained that soma' forty materials were used. After the naval battle off the coast of Jutland the Navy Department needed more thirty-eights -and more armor plate. Orders were sent to Krupp, but the naval officers who are In charge of this work at Essen reported that nickel and other ores were lacking, and that Continued On Page Fourteen, '
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