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"OUR BOY" PLEADS FOR UNITY IN WAR ON GERMANY

Henry U. Johnson in Brilliant Impromptu Speech at Ackerman Banquet Stirs Fire of Citizens. YOUNG WRITER LAUDED Carl W. Ackerman last night called upon hit fellow townsmen to present a united . front against the Germany he knows. He Issued the call at a dinner given for him at the Westcott, by the Twelve-Six club. Nearly 200 men attended. The dinner was to do him honor for his achievements as a war reporter In Berlin. Remarkable tributes were paid to him by all the speakers. He was referred to as "Our Boy" and men who scarcely had noticed him when he was "our boy" were happy in paying him honor. Along with his call to action he Issued a warning against the foe he knows so well. ' Sow Seeds of Sedition. "Do you know," he said, "that there are disloyal persons. Germans, in Indiana who are going up and down the state sowing seeds of sedition among our men. They are talking to men In factories, inciting them to disloyalty. They are calling upon men to withhold their 'support from the war be cause England is our ally. "We must let bygones be bygones. Today we are allied with England and France and we must stand with these nations until the contest is prosecuted to a succesful end. It is our business to find out who these sedition-spreaders are and to see that they are placed behind the bars." , The patriotic , note was dominant in all of the speeches. William Dudley Foulke, the toastmaster, emphasized it strongly in his introductory remarks. Johnson Creates Profound Impression It reached a climax when Henry U. Johnson, former congresman, was called upon for an impromptu address. Standing like a prophet of old, with a gleam of fire in his eyes, Johnson excoriated the Imperial ideals of Germany and called upon his hearers to arouse themselves for the great conflict. The impression left by 'his monumental address was profound. The diners came to their feet spontaneously and applauded and cheered wildly. "Are we a nation of money-changers? Do we find our most congenial sphere on the boards of trade? Are we degenerate sons of heroic sires? Was Washington a myth? Was Hancock a myth? he nuenied. Then he answered himself. Nation of Worthy 8on "No," he thundered. "My country its true to its heritage. We are worthy sons of Illustrious sires. "If Germany triumphs In this conflict absolutism prevails. Our revolution will have been in vain. The French revolution will have been in vain. The hands on the clock of progress will have been turned back. "Constitutional liberty is on trial on the greatest battlefield in history. But there are individuals here and elsewhere who fail to realize the magnitude of the undertaking, who fail to giasp the underlying principle for which we contend. "We are in a war as Justifiable as any mai ever was waged, we are struggling for the freedom of the world; that throughout the globe none shall be master, none shall be slave. And the gulf between the democratic principles or the American government and the imperial principles of the German autocracy is impassable. One must survive and one must perish." Recounts Wrongs to Nation Johnson recounted the wrongs which the nation has suffered at the hands of imperial Germany. He told of the destruction of lives, of the disregarding of rights, of the interference with internal polity. "But," he said, "we are going to war for a far nobler purpose than revenge or to redress our wrongs, great as they are. We are waging war for humanity and our place now is on the battle linns of stricken Belgium and devastated France." Foulke delivered an Impassioned plea for the mobilization of every resource of the nation that Germany might be defeated. "We must prepare to sacrifice. Some of us must sacrifice our comforts and we all must sacrifice material things. But we must be prepared to spend every last dollar of our property to make this war a successful war. Must Mobilize All Industry "Our industry must be organized, our agriculture must be organized, our transportation lines mst be organized and our great business must be carried on, not to put money into our pockets but with the sole purpose of winning the war," he said. Foulke emphasized the importance of journalism in arousing the people to a knowledge of the needs of the hour. He paid a glowing tribute to the Continued On Page Two.

Tributes to Ackerman

Here is the esteem in which Carl Ackerman is held by men of his own profession and by James W. Gerard, former United States ambassador at Berlin. ' - .. - - " The following telegrams of regret were read at the Twelve-Six club banquet last night by William Dudley Foulke, toastmaster: PROF. TALCOTT WILLIAMS, ' ' (Director of the School of Journalism, Columbia University.) I regret exceedingly that the great university convocation held today to confer degrees on Joffre and his associates at which all heads of university schools must be present prevents me from attending the dinner you are giving to our graduate, Carl Ackerman. For forty-four years I have watched, as a journalist, the work of young journalists. Not before has any man in forty-four years reached so soon an international reputation, won It so worthily, or so shown the qualities, character and achievement which prefigure higher success and an advancing influence. It is on the future that I congratulate him. What he has done is but the beginning. Colonel House calls him the best correspondent In Berlin, enjoying and deserving the confidence of all ambassadors. Gerard cited him as a model correspondent when addressing the Newspaper Publishers association. Our friend is already one of the most widely known men in his calling who has adequately done his diff f icult share in the arduous work of preparing the Republic for the great struggle before us. The watchman of the liberty on distant and hostile battlements, we all salute him for his courage, his fidelity, his judgment and we salute not less, Mrs. Ackerman whose affectionate care made his work possible.

JAMES W. GERARD, (Former United States Ambassador to Germany.)

Just returned from the West and sorry I can not attend the dinner on sorry I can not be with you. ,

JAMES A. STUART, (Assistant Managing Editor, The Indianapolis Star.) I regret that only the most urgent duty prevents my joining the TwelveSix club tonight in paying personal honors to Mr. Carl Ackerman as a friend. I am proud of his deserved success. As a newspaper man I honor his brilliant achievements in Journalism and as a fellow American I glory in his splendid and inspiring patriotism. I am with you in heartiest greetings and congratulations. ..-..

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Patrolman Joseph Donovan, of the Bayonne. N. J., police force, Instructing Mrs. Joseph Gerry in the use of the revolver. Many Bayonne society women have taken up revolver practice as an aid to preparedness and self-defense.

PROTEST STORM BREAKS OVER REVENUE BILL WASHINGTON, May 11. The excess profits tax of the House bill was declared unfair and inequitable by James E. Emroy, counsel for the National Association of Manufacturers, and other organizations, which he said comprised 5,900 corporations employing 2,750,000 workmen or 65 per cent, of those in industries being called upon bythe government In the manufacture of articles for the war. He proposed Instead increase of the normal corporation taxes. A general attack upon the whole bill was made by Cameron Morrison of Charlotte, N. C, representing the American Cotton Manufacturers' Association. Weather Forecast For Indiana by United States Weather Bureau Fair tonight and Saturday. Little change in temperature. Temperature Today. Noon .59 Yesterday. Maximum 59 Minimum .......... f ..32 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Fair tonight and Saturday except for possible local showers. Moderating temperature. General Conditions The weather remains unseasonably cold in the north central states with the temperature slowly rising. It is very warm in the northwest, , the temperature . at Medicine Hat being 74 degrees above zero. Heavy rains are falling in the southwest.

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Here's Man Who Just Loves to Fight; Wants to Render Service as Chaplain

Peter Wallace, who hails from the hills of Tennessee, is fifty years old but he wants to enter Uncle Sam's service. With one eye blacked, a relic of a saloon debate in Newport, Ky., as he confessed, Wallace put in an appearance at the Richmond army recruiting station today and applied for enlistment. "What kind of a job in the army do you want?" inquired Sergeant Warner. "I want to be a chaplain. I'm a religious man, myself, and I got considerable learnin', I have, and I'd make a good chaplain," replied Wallace. Hungry to Get at Germans. "We don't enlist chaplains who get biack eyes in saloon brawls," Warner laughingly Informed the Tennessee warrior, whereupon Wallace informed I the sergeant that his wound was an I honorable one, having been acquired I in the defense of his rights and dign ity, "I like fightin' and I'm just naturally hungry to git at these here Germans. I wouldn't quit eatin' to fight but I'm ready to fight whenever I git Wayne Stanley Smiles Wayne Stanley, of CentervIIle, wears a smile today. ; Seven months ago Stanley bought 10 head of Shorthorn cattle paying $6.88 per 100 pounds. The cattle cost him f 6 39.. " ' "'.'-.'-v?; - Today he sold the same ten head at $11.25. He was paid $1,391.62. The difference between purchase and selling price is $752.62. So why shouldn't Stanley smile?

FEDERAL CASE FILED AFTER VANDALS RAID BODE'S HOME

Detective Charges Violation of -Postal Laws by Sender of Scurrilous and Threatening Letters. EXONERATES MRS. BODE That an arrest is to be made as a result of the recent despoliation of the home of Fred Bode, 1029 South Fifth street, was announced today by W. J. Courtney, Dayton, a private detective, who was employed - by Mr. Bode to assist the police in the investigation of the case. Courtney stated that he had filed complaint with the federal authorities, charging a violation of the postal laws. The name of the person against whom the charge was preferred has been withheld until action is taken by the federal officers. Courtney intimated that he believed there would be some sensational developments in the case following the arrest. - Proves Most Peculiar Case. "Never In my fifteen years experience as a criminal investigator have I worked on such a peculiar or such a mystifying case," Courtney -said to day. "I was at a loss for a time to place the responsibility for the crime but this was finally accomplished Continued O" age Fourteen. COUNTY TO OPEN BIDS ON BRIDGE DESPITE PROBE County officials today were preparing to testify before the investigation of bridge building operations for the last two years. The jury will be called Monday at Governor Goodrich's request. The county commissioners, who no doubt will be asked to tell what they know of all bridge contracts made during the time specified, are marshaling their facts for the inquiry. Tomorrow morning bids for the Main street and South G street bridges will be opened by the commissioners. They are unwavering in their intention to let a contract for the Main street bridge, at least, In spite of the governor's proclamation calling for a cessation of plans for public works. The only contingency which will pre vent letting of a contract is failure of any bidder to submit a bid within the appropriation. ' The grand jury probe was called at the governor's request. The governor acted at the behest of the state board of accounts, which is understood to have been investigating the bridge situation in the county. through eatin'. Turn me loose on them Germans, sergeant, and the war will be over." Wallace departed satisfied when Warner assured him that he would be given a chance to fight for Uncle Sam it the Germans ever came to this country. THIRTEEN SUBMARINES WRECKED BY ITALIAN PATROLS IN ADRIATIC WASHINGTON, May 11. Advices to the Italian embassy here say thirfpon Austrian Kiihmnrinpa Tislva hppn sunk in the AdrIatic by Italian patrols m jne iaat jew weeks The same disDatches eivine no date say that for the fourth time within a year Italian destroyers have penetrated the fortified port of Durazzo, sinking four transports loaded with provisions and ammunitions. The destroyers, commanded by Lieutenant Paganelli and Berardinelli returned unscratched. Fresh Divisions Seen in German Lines PARIS, May 11. Four fresh German divisions have been observed on the Aisne front since May 7, says an official summary of the operations on May 4 to 6. The statement adds: ; . ;; This is irrefutable proof of how ranMlv ttioaA Affoftivoa nrp hinr liapri up. German losses in these three J days exceed all estimates. . J

Russia Repudiates Separate Peace Idea

PETROGRAD (via London), May 11. Thursday being the anniversary of the opening of the first duma, an extraordinary session of delegates and ex-delegates was held at the Tauride Palace. The members of the provisional government and foreign diplomats were also present. Prolonged applause greeted a speech by President Rodzianko, in which be repudiated any idea of a separate peace. Toll of Submarines Reduced Materially PARIS, May 11. Both French and British statistics on submarine sinkings during the last week show a certain improvement in the situation, says Marcel Hutin, a usually well-informed writer on the subject. He adds: "I understand that . our means of fighting submarines is increasing daily and without giving details, I can say that the number of submarines put out of action in the last few days has risen In a very satisfactory manner." CHINESE MOB DEMANDS WAR ON GERMANY PEKING, May 11 After a riotous secret session lasting throughout Thursday night, the house of repredecjaring war on Germany. The house of parliament was sur rounded by a mob which demanded war, making threats of violence. Under the orders of Premier Tuan ChiJui troops finally dispersed the mob. The premier addressed the house, urging a declaration of war. He was denounced by members who said he was attempting to coerce parliament. The cress . is opposed to the war party, urging parliament to resist mill tary pressure on the ground that it lUjrMtena. .fflwW'":'.''Germans Won't Freeze But Coal is Scarce COPENHAGEN (Via London), May 11. Germany's fuel difficulties did not end with the late unusually severe winter. On the contrary, Germans are even, now being warned that during the rest of the war and in the period immediately following it will be Impossible to supply the individual consumer with all the coal he desires. It will be necessary for him to put up with some discomfort, he is told, al though, as the Lokal Anzeiger comments, "with the coming of winter we shall at least not freeze." Federal Grand Jury Probes Coal Prices CHARLESTON, W. Va., May 11. A special federal grand jury is today continuing its inquiries into the activities and purposes of organizations of various associations of coal operators with holdings in the bituminous fields of West Virginia, Southern Ohio, Eastern Kentucky, Indiana and Western Pennsylvania. Socialists Organize Stockholm Session STOCKHOLM, May 10 (via London) May 11. The delegates who agreed to organize the Stockholm Socialist conference assembled today under the presidency of Hjalmar Branting, the Swedish Socialist leader and decided to continue their work here, the task being one which was only possible to be carried out in a neutral country. , GERMANY EXPECTS ROUMANIAN FOOD AMSTERDAM, (via London), May 11. Adolph Von Batocki, president of the food regulation board in Germany, speaking on the food situation before the Reichstag said that a gratifying contribution from Roumania could be reckoned upon. He added that agriculture in Turkey had suffered from seven years of war. that Bulgaria 'had been at war longer than Germany; and that' the harvest was also unfavorable in Hungary. Heavy Fog4 Blamed For Pennsy Collision WASHINGTON. May 11. The rear end collision on the Pennsylvania railroad at Mount Union, Pa., on February 27, resulting in the death of twenty persons was primarily due, the Interstate Commerce Commission reported today, to a heavy fog which obscured block signals. The adoption of a safety device to bring a train to a stop should it run past a signal is again urged by the commission as "a duty which the railroads owe -to the traveling pubyc to the end that these dis tressing accidents, due to human error, may be eliminated from railroad travel."

HAAS TO ARRANGE FOR GOAL HEARING RY INDIANA BOARD

Secretary Haas of the Commercial club today received a request from the state utilities commission to arrange for the coal hearing here next Thursday morning. John W. McCardle, a member of the commission which la seeking to dis cover the cause of high coal prices, will conduct the Inquiry here. It will be held at 10 o'clock in the Commerc ial club rooms. McCardle asked that all coal dealers, utility men and other large consumers of coal attend the meeting. CHARLES PRICE DIES SUDDENLY IN LOS ANGELES Charles T. Price, of the firm C. T. Price & Sons, 922 Main street, died suddenly yesterday at 1:10 o'clock In Los Angeles, Cal. The message received yesterday afternoon, came as a shock to relatives and friends. He was in perfect health when he left here a week ago last Saturday. Letters received since then, reported Mr. Price to be in the best of health. His wife, Mrs. Clara Price, died March 31, and soon after, he with his two daughters, Caroline and Abbie, left for an extended trip in the west. Mr. Price was born in Philadelphia in 1847 moved to Cincinnati when a young boy, and then in 1857 came to Richmond. Served as Quartermaster. He served as quartermaster In the Union Army, for more than three years during the Civil war. In 1865 he 'returned to Richmond and entered the confectionery business at 808 Main street, where he remained until 1895. The business was then moved to its present location. Mr. Price never failed to be at his store each day. He leaves two sons, E. W. Price and L. E. Price, who were in business with him; two daughters. Caroline and Abbie, who were with him; one sister, Mrs. Anna Medsker; and three half brothers, Benjamin, Frank and Harry Price. The body will arrive In Richmond Tuesday. Funeral arrangements have not been made, but it will probably be Thursday afternoon from the residence, 19 North Thirteenth street ARRESTED AS SPY SUSPECTS GENEVA, Switzerland (via Paris), May 11. Dr. Henry Charles Somers, of Chicago, his daughter Alice and two German friends named Rothschild end Hopf have been arrested here as German spies. Dr. Somers who has an American passport, is said to be a native of Frankfort.

MARSHAL LONTZ CODSIONS OFFICERS IN CLUB OFFENSIVE

John M. Lontz, commander-in-chief of the Commercial club's army and navy, announced his staff appointments today. The club's military forces are to be mobilized Monday morning at 10 o'clock for a three day drive for recruits. Dudley W. Elmer will be commanding general of the army and Edward H. Harris is to be admiral in command of the fleet. The two arms or service will be pitted against each other in the recruiting campaign. The army has been divided into three companies, A, B and C, and a hospital corps. The navy has been divided into P, D, and Q companies and a Marine Corps. The army organization follows: How Army Is Organized. Company A Fred J. Bartel, captain; C. B. Beck and Sam Fred, corporals; Liquid Fire Attack Repulsed by British LONDON, May 11. German attacks were delivered last night on the Britr ifh positions east of Arleux and south of the Souchez river. All the assaults, in one of which liquid fire was employed, were repulsed. CANDIDATES TAKE ALLEGIANCE OATH AT TRAINING CAMP INDIANAPOLIS, May 11. The oath of service and allegiance was administered to several hundred young men at Fort Benjamin Harrison today. The men are a small part of those who will take the officers training course beginning next week. - : HOUSE CONSIDERS ARMY . AGREEMENT WASHINGTON. May li The.conference agreement on the army bill was presented to the House today and it was agreed to consider it tomorrow.

OFFENSIVE m 100-r.lE LINE BEGUN IN MACEDONIA Allied Drive Opens With Roaring of Artillery Day and Night as Preliminary Move. DEADLOCK CONTINUES

(By Associated Press) Along the entire front in Macedonia, from Monastir to Lake Dolran, a distance of about 100 mile, the allies have opened a great offensive. On every section of the line, General Sarrail'a artillery is roaring day and night but the campaign is in its initial phase and there is little to indicate as yet where the attempt at an advance will be made. Bitter fighting is proceeding in the bend of the'Cerna river and in the neighborhood of the Vardar, the two points on the Macedonian front where the wild barbarous country of mountains and sterile deserts is broken by fertile valleys. Military critics are agreed that It la up one of these valleys that the allies' forces must force a way but the operations have not advanced far enough to Indicate which is the chosen point of attack. Deadlock Remains Unbroken.. In France the deadlock continues but behind the fighting line, the allies are massing men and guns for another tremendous blow such aa that which broke the Hlndenburg line and loosened the grip of the Germans on Champagne. General Baurice. chief director of British military operations, announc ed that the coming drive will be mightier in force and extent than those which opened the battles of Arras and the Somme and the indication are that the blow will not be long delayed. The comparative lull on the fighting front In France has once more directed attention to the political situation which appears to be rapidly reaching a crisis, or rather a series of crises. The news from Russia is increasingly gloomy in nature and it becomes more and- more a question whether the provisional government can weather the storm which has been precipitated by the radical socialists and vlsionaires. In any event, there seem little Hkllhood of any effective military action on the part of Russia for a long time to come. From Austria come renewed reports of the government trying to break the shackles Imposed by Berlin. An Austrian commission is reported to be one its way to Switzerland with the object of opening negotiations with France. S. Bowman, L. E. Browne, J. F. Hornaday and W. F. Bockhoff, privates. Company B William M. Bailey, captain; J. T. Giles and Lon Kennedy, corporals; H. A. Dill, William Rindt. John H. Johnson and W. H. Romey, privates. Company C Charles Thomason. captain; Harry Pinnick and Henry Continued On Page Fourteen. . FOOD REGULATION BOARD ADVOCATED BY TEXAS SOCIETY WASHINGTON, May 11. A commission in charge of production, con servation and distribution of food with power to fix prices was advocated before the House agricultural committee today by Joseph Kullian representing the Texas Industrial Congress. Edwin O. Dinwiddie, representing the anti-saloon league and other temperance organizations urged prohibition as a war measure to conserve the food supply and increase the efficiency of the nation. : - , State Board Can't : Rule German Out : INDIANAPOLIS, May 11. The state board of education which met in the office of Horace Ellis, state supertax tendent of public instructions, to consider abolishing the teaching of German In the public schools of Indiana, decided today that It could , take no action'inasmuch as there is a law on the subject. The law makes the teaching of German In the schools mandatory, when petitioned by certain number of patrons. - , -