Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 135, 19 April 1917 — Page 1

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' (By Associated Press) Germany has thrown nearly a quarter of a million fresh troops into the fray on the sixty-mile sector of the western front between Soissons and Auberive and still is unable to check the French advance. v-v Both north of the Aisne and in the Champagne General Nivelle's forces are pressing forward. The last stronghold of the Germans on the Aisne was taken with the capture of the Vailly bridge head yesterday and their wavering ' lines continued last night to be pushed rapidly northward. Drive Three Miles Forward. From Chavonne on the Aisne the French have.driven

more than three miles north of the river despite desperate resistance by Von Hindenburg's reinforced armies. In the Champagne the successes of the French are equally striking. -They have driven a great wedge more than three miles deep in the German lines between Rheims arid Auberive at last night's attack netted General Nivelle's men several important heights in the Moronelliers region. Two More Batteries Taken. Two more German batteries were captured in the Moronelliers fighting. Previously the taking of seventy-five German guns in the new French offensive had been

reported so that the number of cannon wrested from the Germans must now be near the 100 mark. While the French are thus driving forward the British are quiescent so far as the official accounts show, awaiting their turn to strike the other flank of the Von Hindenburg line. Notable Activities Progress. That notable activities are in progress behind the British front in preparation for the renewal of the attack on Lens and St. Quentin and the other threatened points in the line however is certain. The French have so far taken more than 17,000 pris

oners in their offensive. At last count the British have taken in excess of 14,000 so that the combined offensive of the two armies thus far has resulted in the capture of more than 31,000 men or the greater part of two German divisions. DETAILS OF BATTLE PARIS, April 19. Further details of yesterday's battle from Soissons from Auberive show that the French infantry tactically outclassed the Germans. The first army, operating from Soissons to Craonne, had established itself on Monday night along the front running from northeast of Margival and Vauxail-

lont to the south of Craonne, by Vregny, Chivres, Chavonne, Vimy and Aillotte. North of the Chivres-Chivy line the enemy retained all the heights and a footing had to be won thereon before the operation, so auspiciously begun, could be properly completed. Two simultaneous attacks were decided upon with Nan-tueil-La-Fosse on the left and Chivy and Braye-En-Laon-nois on the right as the respective objectives. The attacks succeeded perfectly notwithstanding the determined resistance of the enemy, who had all the advantages of the ground.

The movement was then extended to the bridge head which was soon carried and the attacking troops scaled the slope of the plateau north of Vailly. They advanced rapidly as far as Rouge Maison farm and a country house to the right, gaining several hundred yards of ground on the summit of the Plateau. The violence of the French attack th rew the enemy into such confusion that he was unable to bring up reserves quickly enough and consequently lost several guns. Toward the end of the day the French made further progress between the plateau of Vailly and Braye, all villages

south of the famous Chemin Des Dames being taken. The advance toward Courtecon "during the last threes days has been even greater and amounts to more than three miles in depth.: In the center the battle raged most fiercely in the region of La Ville-Aux-Bois. . The wood east of the village, two thousf and yards long by five hundred in depth, was very strongly held by the enemy, no less than 180 machine guns being crowded into it. All these were captured together with 1,800 men, by a clever manoeuvre which cut off the wood from the rest of the line.

Comiimsell Ss (Gevceb ; Agfanimsjl Laynnngj fie Food Stores

Authorities who are studying the food question, especially food conservation, are advising householders against PURCHASING at this time too great supplies of foodstuffs. At the same time they are advising both

home gardening and home canning of

' vegetables. ' It is pointed out to house- . holders that If there would be a general tendency on the part of the purchasing public to buy up unusually large stocks of foodstuffs at this time such an abnormal demand would instantly be reflected by, big price in- , creases. It is suggested to householders that they continue to purchase moderately. ' ,t Housewives, Attention! . is expected that the housewives of ' the country, in their great campaign to , conserve the food supply, i will can Such larger quantities of vegetables r homese, thus relieving the demand on regular ttlrket: "' ' Every family which can raise a supply of tomatoes, for instance, and put them up in cans or jars for winter use will not only help to keep down the food bills, but also will assist in putting the food speculators out of busi

ness. "Can ycur own vegetables!" would

be a Bplendid battle cry for the woman's army. Food Speculators Busy.

Food gamblers are trying to corner

the new supply of canned vegetables.

Dealing in canned tomatoes, corn, and

peas which are not yet even planted,

they have boosted the prices for fu

ture delivery 100 per cent above what

they were last year at the same time. They have bought for future delivery

the entire prospective production of many canneries and are attempting to convey the impression that the whole

market is already cornered. What they would like to do is to scare the consuming public into buying large lots of canned goods at the present high prices. - That would further reduce the market supply ' and make it easier to persuade the retail

grocers of the country .Oo-liuyWsi

stock of the new crop for future delivery.,,' -- ' ; -.' Vi

SPANISH CABINET RESIGNS IN BODY MADRID, (via London,) April 19.- -The Spanish cabinet has resigned. CONFEREES DISCUSS WAR REVENUE BILL

WASHINGTON. April 19. Senate and - House conferees today took up the 17,000,000,000 war financing bill to reconcile the difference between the measure as passed by the two houses. Senate amendments to the House bill have been approved by the treasury department which is urging quick action.

Weather Forecast

For Indiana by United States Weather Bureau Showers and probably severe local thunder-showers tonight and Friday. Cooler Friday. Temperature Today. Noon 70 Yesterday. Maximum .....82 Minimum 45

Young Millionaire Enlists in Cavalry

CHICAGO, April 19. Marshall Field III, one of America's richest young men, arrived here from New York today and set about winding up his business affairs, preparatory to enlisting later in the day as a private in the First Illinois Cavalry. He will draw $15 a month. He is twenty-three years old and is married.

Columbia Dean Draws $1 Per Month as Assistant Secretary of War WASHINGTON. April 19. Secretary Baker today announced the appointment of Frederick P. Keppel, dean of Columbia University as an assistant secretary of war with the indefinite assignment of advising and helping the secretary in any way possible and the nominal salary of $1 a month. Mr. Keppel is a Republican, a lawyer and is widely known in college circles. He recently volunteered to serve in any capacity for the war without pay, and Secretary Baker decided to make him his assistant. The small salary was provided because of a legal prohibition against employment of federal officials without pay. Mr. Keppel, who expected to assume his new duties today, is secretary and editor of the American Association for International Conciliation and a chevallier In the Legion of Honor of France. He is 42 years old and lives in New York.

Von SIMdeiniMiirg lime SDialkcini By Frcimclhi

PARIS, April 19. That section of Von Hindenburg's granite wall which runs from Seasons to Rheims has been shaken, to 4ts foundation by the terrific blows of General Nivelle. , The French JiAve the whip hand now and tho. Germans are. still, staggering from the great rebuff dealt to them on Monday. ' The French soldiers who won the first line have been relieved by fresh formations and the second phase of the battle has been begun with renewed vigor. Unaffected by counter-attacks in some, places and the sturdy resistance offered everywhere the French have gained substantial advantages and have driven forward with such speed that the Germans have been obliged to abandon many guns. The enemy made a desperate effort to stem the tide between Juvincourt and Berry-Au-Bac. This is the weakest point of his line, , being devoid of natural resource. Thirty thousand of the best German troops were hurled forward here in a furious counter-attack but the move had been foreseen and the French guns were ready. . ' . Artillery and machine guns smashed wave after wave of the greenclad soldiers until finally the attempt was given up after an awful carnage.

Patriots' Day Held By Boston Citizens BOSTON, April 19. Patriots' day, a legal holiday fa this state, was observed with more than usual enthusiasm today. The principal event was the trip of a horseback rider, impersonating Paul Revere, over the route from Boston to Lexington and the outskirts of Concord, followed by the revolutionary patriot who warned the Middlesex county farmers of the approach of .the British troops in 1775. In every city and town along the way the rider stopped to participate in partiotic exercises.

Farms Offered U. S.

PHILADELPHIA, April 13. The fa

mous model farms of Henry S. Hale a

wealthy Philadelphia manufacturer, located in White mountain region of New

Hampshire, have been offered to the

government.

BERLIN QUIETS RUMOR OF WASP

BERLIN,, (via London), April 19. It is officially announced that there is no submarine as yet in the western part of the Atlantic.

For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Showers and thunder-storms late this afternoon and tonight. Possibly Friday. Cooler tonight. Cool wave tonight and Friday. General Conditions The Mississippi storm has advanced and reaches Illinois. Thunder-showers tonight followed by very cool weather not later than tonight or Friday.

Students Ask Right to Drop German

as Study For Duration of War

War spirit at the high school has taken a new turn. Students who take German have circulated a petition asking that they be relieved of the subject for the duration of the war and that they be given a full year's credit for their work. This petition has not been presented to Principal Plckell, although he has been told of its existence. There are nearly 200 German students in the high school. If they all were relieved of the subject the three teachers of German, Miss Knollenberg,

Miss Nolte and Miss Bond, would be without class work. Principal Pickell does not believe the petition will reach bim and he does not believe it could be complied with if it did. ' Superintendent Giles says students may quit taking German at any time but he doesn't see how they can be given credit for work they havn't done. Antagonism against the German teachers and the study of German has been marked in the high school since the war. started.

53 MEN FACE LOTTERY CHARGE IN NEW EXPOSE

INDIANAPOLIS, April 19 Fivehundred and fifteen indictments charging complicity in some manner with an alleged lottery system were returned today by the Marion county jury. The indictments are said to be against persons living throughout Indiana and a few against residents of Chicago. Although the number of indictments is large the number of accused is said to be fifty-three, forty of whom live here. Many of the local defendants are charged with acting as

agents in the sale of lottery tickets. The occupations of many are said to be saloon keepers and cigar stand

owners.

According to Claude Worley, an in

vestigator for the grand jury and pros

ecutor's office, the alleged lottery was known as the Honduras and Royal Hammer, who recently committed suicide on his mother's grave, was the chief agent.

$2.40 WHEAT AT CHICAGO

CHICAGO, April 19. Further sensational advances marked the first half

hour of trading In wheat futures on the Chicago board of trade today. May

rose 7 cents to $2.40 and July 84 cents to $2.05.

Submarine Attack Termed Subterfuge BERLIN, Via London, April 19 The admiralty statement today says: "The Reuter telegram regarding an attack by a German submarine the American destroyer Smith can be described only as a frivolous means of attributing to Germany the opening of hostilities. Io tact, no submarine is yet - in the western half of the Atlantic"

FOX JOINS OAS"T GUARD

Wilbur Fox, grandson of Judge Henry C. Fox, has enlisted in the coast artillery. . Young Fox whose home is at Marion, will be assigned for ser

vice at once.

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BRAZIL RIOT FIRES CAUSE HEAVY LOSS

WASHINGTON', April 19. Friends and opponents of the admtniatnk tion plan for raising an army by selective draft lined up in congress today for the Impending fight over the two systems. In the house, the military committee was ready to report the administration measure with amendments providing for calling volunteer In s erements of 500,000 each, and authorizing draft only when the president decided the volunteer plan Is not adequate to produce the army desired. The volunteer amendment was adopted In the committee by a vote of r 13 to 8 and a minority report recommending the selective draft system was drawn for presentation to the house. An. attempt probably will be made to press the measure for passage Monday. , . . Senate Committee Favors Original Bill. In the senate, the military committee had voted ten to seven torecommend the administration bill virtually as It was drawn by the army general staff. This was to be reported today and It may be passed by the Senate without awaiting house action. President Wilson was still determined that the selective draft plan should prevail, and it seemed probable that, if necessary, he would appeal . direct to the people on the ground that the nation's safety depends on prompt enactment of the general staff bilL - ; , t 'Without waiting for, congressional action on the army bfiL the war department announced plans for civilian officers' training camps which will be established May 1 at fourteen places throughout the country? Members of the officers' reserve corps and applicants for commissions In the new army will be given training courses under regular army officers beginning May 8. It is planned to turn out ten thousand trained officers by the middle of July for the first 600.000 recruits to be raised. Other prospective officers will be given a three months' course. War department plans make no provision for paying the men during the training period.

RIO JANIERQ, Brazil. April' 19.

The fires started during the attacks on German property of Porto Alegro

which have caused large losses, have

spread to buildings owned by Brazilians.The minister of war today tele

graphed to the commander of the Federal troops in the state of Rio Grande Do Sul in which Porto Alegre is situated, to place at the disposal of the governor all his forces, amounting to about 7,400 men.

Woman Paul Revere Rides Down Streets Arousing New York

MORE LOSSES LISTED

LONDON, April 19. There have

been further losses recently of British

hospital ships which will be published shortly, Andrew Bonar Law, member of the war council announced in the House of Commons today. ' .

RADIO OPERATORS ORDERED TO MEET WITH POLICE CHIEF

Following receipt of a communication from the secretary of the navy today Chief of Police Goodwin announced that all residents of Richmond operating wireless telegraph apparatus are ordered to meet with him at police headquarters tomorrow

morning at 8 o'clock. This order must be observed by all wireless operators. It was issued by Chief Goodwin following a consultation with Captain Younkin, commanding the Ohio National Guard compony now on duty in this city. " Under a recent order of the navy department all wireless stations not directly authorized to be maintained by the federal government must be closed for the duration of the war. At the meeting tomorrow at police headquarters Chief Goodwin will explain in detail to wireless operators just what they are expected to do. It is believed that more than ten stations operated by amateurs are in operation. The Home Telephone company maintains a wireless apparatus for obtaining the official government time from, the Arlington station.

NEW YORK, April 19. The patriotic spirit of New York was stirred today by reminders of the battle of

Lexington and the beginning of the American fight for independence. Nearly 200,000 persons took active part in parades and meetngs and other demonstrations throughout the city to

celebrate the 142d anniversary of the beginning of. the revolution . and to

stimulate recruiting in the army and

navy.

"Wake up, America day" began at

midnight ushered in by the ringing of

church bells and the cheering of

crowds on Broadway while a young

woman in the costume of Paul Revere

rode through the street summoning

the men of America to answer their

country's call in the new struggle for liberty.

Socialist Asks Duma For View of Peace

WASHINGTON, April 19 To obtain more information on reports that Russian socialists favor a separate peace with Germany, Representative London, the only Socialist member of Congress today cabled N. S. "Tcheidse, a member of the duma, for an authoritative statement.

Report Navy Increase Favorably in Senate

WASHINGTON, April 19. The administration bill to increase the enlisted strength of the navy; from 87,000 to 150,000 men and the marine corps from 17,400 to 30,0000 was favorably reported to the Senate today from the naval committee.

CUBAN PRESIDENT ASKS WAR BONDS OF $30,000,000

HAVANA, April 19 President Menocal, in a long message , to . congress, asks for authorization of a $30,000,000

bond issue. He proposes to use the money for the payment of Indemnities for losses caused by the revolution, for expenses of the war with Germany and co-operation with the United States. The president gives a long list of articles on which he proposes to place a revenue stamp tax for the payment of interest on the bond issue. He suggests that such bonds could be used as part collateral on a loan from the United States government if needed later.

PRESS OF RUSSIA MISTRUSTS FEELER

PETROGRAD, (via London), April 19. The Russian press considers the semi-official Grand ' Austro-Hungarian

notes concerning the possibility of conciliating the war aims of the central powers with those of Russia as a

base, treacherous and hypocritical"

maneuver. .

The Rech in reiterating that the

Russian provisional government is

pursuing no aims of conquest declares . it is fully and entirely in agreement with the views expressed by the rep-r resentatives of the other entente powers.

; ! : ; ; ;. - -' ...... - - i .. . ..... , . German Spy System Covers Every American Activity Thoroughly

BY CARL W. ACKERMAN -

(Copyright. 1017, The Tribune Association.) Travelling one day la3t - fall from Copenhagen to Berlin with Julius G. Lay, former American Consul General In Berlin. I met a Dane who has just returned to Denmark from the United States. He spoke English, German. Spanish, and his native tongue. Throughout the trip, which lasted about twelve hours, he sorted and conlcted bundles of newspapers and papers, which seemed to have gotten dis

arranged at some time previous to his arrival in Copenhagen. During the conversation which followed he said be had been in South America, making a study of English propaganda. One of the books he carried contained hundreds of clippings from Latin-American newspapers. Another volume contained thousands of articles and news dispatches from our press. " ' At that time it appeared unusual for a Dane to be interested in propogand.i in America, but a few days after our

arrival In Berlin I saw him come out of the Foreign Office with one of the books of clippings in his hands. That man was undoubtedly an agent of the Foreign Office Press Department, which is in reality the intelligence bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Because he had a Danish

passport he could travel back and forth.!

to the United States and South" America without being seized by the British. , Employ Danes and Swedes. " I cite this incident because it shows how Germany has been getting infor

mation from the United States. Naturally the British have not permitted Germans to cross the Atlantic, at least on passenger liners, but they have not been able to stop the hundreds, and perhaps thousands, . of Danes and Swedes who have been employed by the different branches of the German Intelligence service. " The German spy system,"' which extends to every corner, of the globe, is divided into three departments. The navy Is supposed to have the most

elaborate and efficient service. Thej

army ranks next and the Foreign Office third. When Captain Boy-Ed was in the United States he was chief of the naval spy service here, and his co-worker in the army department was Captain von Papen. .The Foreign Office had a large number of agents, all working under " the direction , of Count von Bernstorf f, the ambassador. Lines from the intricate and farreaching German Secret Service converge at Great Headquarters, in Silesia. Information gathered by the navy, army and political departments

Is sifted in Berlin and sent, to headquarters, where it is placed before General Ludendorf, the first quartermaster general and von Hindenburg's right band personal adviser.; Ludendorf is really the center of the spy system. -. Center Activities In U. 8. While the German, service covers every activity In the . world which touches directly or Indirectly anything which Germany has done or may do. it is from time to time centered upon special work. After the sinking cf the Lusitania, Anconia, Arabic and Sussex

all spy activities were centered upon the United States and South America. Every activity In the United States was Investigated and observed. . The naval . service centered . Its attention upon our naval - preparations and methods of attack. The army kept la close touch with the opinions and reports in . Washington.4 The Foreign Office studied the press and the Ad ministration. , . Nothing. absolutely nothing, was overlooked. "' . These reports, which were sent to Continued On Page Ten. '