Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 161, 19 May 1917 — Page 1

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WILSON IN ISSUING ORDER REGRETS INABILITY TO USE T. R. VOLUNTEER DIVISION

BULLETIN WASHINGTON, May 19. American troops when they go to Europe may take places to strengthen the little Belgian line so tenaciously holding back the extreme west of the Belgian territory. The war department today had no announcement to add to the bulletin of last night which merely said that Major-General Pershing would lead a division of regulars abroad at as early a date as practicable. The president's statement explaining his reason for not accepting, at this time, Colonel Roosevelt's offer of a division contained phrase which has attracted much attention and suggested the possibility that American troops may go to Belgium, "to help right a wrong which turned the world against Germany." So far as Is known, that was the first official mention of putting American troops In Belgium and the supplemental of sending troops bearing the American flag to the violated soil of the little country in whose behalf all humanity has been roused and quickly been recognized. Of course, the American troops would be used otherwise, too, but taking a place in the Belgian line they would relieve Brit- , lah and French troops for other ' points. WASHINGTON, May 19. United States regular troops, led by Major General Pershing, will carry the stars and stripes to the European battlefield. Under orders from President Wilson, a division of approximately 25.000 troops will go to France as soon as possible to co-operate with British and French forces. President Wilson will not use the authorization given in the war army bills to permit Col. Roosevelt to raise a volunteer expedition for service in France. In an announcement to this effect, the president said that his action was based upon expert military advice from both sides of the water. Draft Machinery in . Motion Machinery for enrolling and sifting 10,000,000 men and paving the way for the selection of the first 500,000 men under the new war army law, based on the president's proclamation, was set in motion by the war department today. The proclamation calls upon all men between the ages of 21 and 30 Inclusive, to register for military service June 5. The drafted army will not be called to the colors until about September 1, but by that time the regular troops are expected to be in action against the Germans. The orders for the sending of regular troops to France, the statement regarding Col. Roosevelt, and the proclamation, were Issued by the president last night immediately after he had approved the war army bill. Contrary to custom, there were no ceremonies attending the signing of the bill. The president affixed his signature in the presence of only members of the executive staff in the white houae proper and then sent it over to the executive offices. From there the document went to the war department where the proclamation was Issued. Staff to Precede Troops General Pershing and his staff will go to Europe ahead of his troops, at as early a date as practical. He has been here for some days in conference with war department officials and British military officers. General Pershing today automatically was relieved of his command of the Southern Department by the president's orders designating him to command the troops to be sent to Europe, He is a veteran of the Spanish-American war and led the American troops in the expedition into Mexico last fall in pursuit of Villa and his band of outlaws. President Wilson expressed regret that he could not employ volunteers nor avail himself of the "line vigor and enthusiasm" of volunteers for the expedition. "To do so," he explained, "would seriously Interfere with the carrying out of the chief and most immediately important purpose contemplated by the legislation, the prompt creation and early use of an Do YourrJ -iJoin the Bit NowLjJRcd Cross ' WEATHER FORECAST For Indiana by United States Weather BureauFair tonight and Sunday except thunder showers this afternoon or tonight extreme north portion. Cooler Sunday north and central portions. Temperature Today. Noon 85 Yesterday. Maximum 85 Minimum 52 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Conditions are favorable for thundershowers. Sunday fair and cooler. General Conditions The storm crossed the lakes today attended by scattered thunder showers over northern Indiana and Illinois. Unsettled tonight. Some, possibility of thunder showers here. Much cooler in northwest. Freezing temperature in western Canada. No possibility of any eonlr weather for this section.

effective army and would contribute practically nothing to the effective strength of the armies now engaged against Germany." Officials declined today to comment on the possibility that a way would be found for using Col. Roosevelt's services in another way. There was talk to this effect in the army circles, however.

PershingBorn Fighter Prepared For Law; Is 57 Years Old WASHINGTON, May 19. Major General John Joseph Pershing, who is to lead America's first battle unit against the Germans, has been a fighter of Indians, Filipinos and Mexicans. A year ago in March then a brigadier-General, he commanded the column which went to Mexico in search of Villa, and held his line many months against menacing movements of Mexican troops. He served in Cuba In 1898 and later led successful operations against the Moors in the Philippines. Earlier in his military career he had fought the Apache and Sioux Indians In the west. General Pershing, who is nearly 67 years old, is a native of Missouri. At one time he intended to be a lawyer, and graduated in a law course at the University of Nebraska, but later entered the West Folnt Military Academy from which he graduated In 1886. He married a daughter of Senator Warren, of Wyoming, but lost his wife and three children in a fire at the Presidio, San Francisco, two years ago. The war department's bureau of insular affairs was organized by General Pershing soon after the Spanish war and for a time he was its chief. During the Russo-Japanese war he acted as military attache at Toklo and was with Kuroki's army in Manchuria. From 1906 to 1913 he was m the Philippines again, part of the time governor of Moro province. Then he became commander of the Eighth Brigade with headquarters at San Francisco, and served in that capacity until the Mexican developments last year. MARINE REGIMENT TO FIGHT IN FRANCE WITH GEN. PERSHING WASHINGTON, May 19. A regiment of marines commanded by Colonel Charles A. Doyan and composed of veterans of active service in Haiti, Santo Domingo and Cuba, will accompany the army division to be sent to France under Major-General Pershing. Secretary Daniels in making the announcement today said the marine regiment would have a strength of 2,600 men. It will be armed, equipped and organized in the same way as the army regiments of the Pershing expeditionary force. Organizations which will compose the regiments will be brought home from the tropics immediately. BASEBALL OPENING. BEGINS WITH AUTO PARADE TO FIELD Lawrence Handley, chairman of the committee on general arrangements, announced today the final program for the dedication of Exhibition park. Monday afternoon, on which occasion the Richmond and Dayton Central league clubs play. Starting at 1 o'clock there will be an automobile parade in three divisions. The first division, composed of the fire and the police department machines, filled with city officials, forms on North Fifth street. The second division, cars .with the players of the two teams, officers of the Richmond club and prominent guests, and the third division, cars filled with "fans," will form on South Fourth street op posite the court house. The City band will head the parade. Every woman who attends the game will be presented with a flower by the Joseph Hill Floral company. A brief dedicatory address will be delivered by Will W. Reller. President Weeghman of the Chicago National league club will pitch the first ball and Mayor Robbins will be his catcher. At 3 o'clock the game will be called. TREGLOWN LEAVES RICHMOND G. S. Treglown, who has been manager of the Woolworth Five and Ten Cent store in the Colonial building, has gone to Lake Charles. Louisiana, where he has accepted a position as manaiTPr of a large store.

NICARAGUA BREAKS RELATIONS; COSTA RICA OFFERS ASSISTANCE

WASHINGTON, May 19. Nicaragua, following the lead of Guatamala and Honduras, has severed diplomatic relations with Germany. Joaquin Cuagra, Vavala. charge de affairs for Nicaragua, today announced that his government has declared this action. All Central American governments, with the exception of Costa Rica and Salvador, now have severed relations with the German empire. Costa Rica with a new government, yet undecognized, has offered to the DRAFT BOARD AWAITS ORDER BEFORE ACTING Wayne county's conscription board Is waiting for instructions before it proceeds with plans for the conscription census. Members of the board learned today that the President had signed the proclamation yesterday setting, aside June 5 for the registration of all males between the ages of 21 and 30, inclusive. A change must be made in the personnel of the board, according to a letter received today by Sheriff Carr from Governor Goodrich. John Lontz Is Removed. The conscription bill provides that county boards must be composed of the county clerk, sheriff and physician. This automatically adds, Dr. F. W. Krueger, county physician, to the board and removes John M. Lontz who had been appointed by the governor. "Wayne county is ready to proceed with the registration as soon as complete instructions are received," Sheriff Carr said today. "We have been informed that full details and printed matter would be in our hands within rive days after the proclamation was signed and we expect the printed matter soon." WOMEN FLOCK TO CITY MARKET TO GET PRODUCE Sale of garden produce under the auspices of the city government, for the purpose of breaking the price of these supplies started this afternoon at the central market and stations of the hose companies No. 1, 3, 4 and 5. The produce was first placed on sale at the No. 3 hose house, North A street, and such a great crowd of people had assembled there to secure supplies that the large force which had been detailed" to act as clerks there was unable to handle the army of bargain hunters, composed for the most part of women. ' Call for Additional Help. A, hurry call for additional, help was sent into city hall from the No. 3 hose house a few minutes after the sale opened there and some city officials were rushed to the place. By 2 o'clock the garden produce was being offered for sale at the other places of distribution and at each place hundreds of people, nearly all of them women, were assembled. Regular stampedes ensued when the sales were opened. Potatoes were in particular demand and the price asked for "spuds" caused the shoppers to smile with pleasure. Potatoes were sold for 6 cents a pound. 2 cents less than the minimum market price. Prices Quoted by City. Here were some of the prices the city quoted for its produce: Cabbage, ten cents per pound, or three pounds for 25 cents. Lettuce, two large heads for fifteen cents. Small heads, 5 cents each. Snap beans, 10 cents per pound, two pounds for 15 cents, four pounds for 25 cents. New potatoes, four pounds for 25 cents, and six cents per pound for all orders over four pounds. New turnips, three pounds for 10 cents, or 3 cents per pound for all or ders in excess of three pounds. It is believed that the city's entire supply of produce, a carload, will be disposed of before 6 o'clock this eve ning. Current market prices for the produce the city offered for sale today follow: Cabbage, 15 cents per pound; loose lettuce, 15 to IS cents per pound; snap beans, 12 to 15 cents per pound; new potatoes, 8 to 10 cents per pound; new turnips, 5 cents per pound. Warner School Pupils Receive Large Flag Women of the local branch of G. A. R. presented Warner school with a large American flag yesterday. Mrs. Ella Engelbert presented the flag and Charles Burton and Clara Birmingham, pupils in the school, accepted it. The flag drill was given by the fourth grade. Each room participated in the program. Pettis A. Reid, member of the school board, gave a short talk. The exercises closed with the singing of the "Star Spangled Banner." After the entertainment, patrons remained to see the exhibit which was shown in each room.

United States the use of her territorial waters during the war for military purposes. The attitude of Salvador is not known here. Nicaragua's action is another milestone in the progress of the wave sweeping around the world to outlaw Germany.

Court Remains Idle; Tribute to Comstock Circuit court was adjourned this morning until Tuesday out of respect for Congressman Comstock, who died today in Washington. Judge Fox appointed a committee to draw resolutions of respect and called a meeting of the Wayne County Bar association for Sunday morning at 10 o'clock in the circuit court room to arrange for the funeral. The committee is composed of John L. Rupe, A. C. LIndemuth and Will W. Reller. LABOR TO NOMINATE CANDIDATE TO HELP CHANGE BASIC LAW Organized labor will have a candidate for delegate to the constitutional convention. This was decided last night by Central Labor Council. The candidate will be chosen to represent the interests of labor exclusively in drafting the new basic law. Power of nominating three candidates for the place was given to the legislative committee last night. These candidates will be voted upon at a mass meeting about the middle of June and the winner will represent labor in the constitutional election. Commends Mayor Robbins. Mayor Robbins was commended for his efforts to cut food prices by establishing municipal markets in a resolution adopted by the Council. r Following Is the text of the resolution: WHEREAS, As organized labor is greatly interested in the present move to reduce the high cost of living and believing that the prevailing high prices of foodstuffs are largely due to gambling on boards of trade and the manipulation of prices by middle men, and Whereas, we are suffering in the city of , Richmond by reason of these excessive prices, we commend the action of our mayor, Will J. Robbins, in trying to reduce this burden of excessive prices in bringing to the city fresh vegetables from the south. Therefore, be it ' resolved, that we, as delegates to the Central Labor Council, go on record in endorsing said move on the part of the mayor, and that we recommend that the union men of this city buy such foodstuffs as offered at the various places where they are placed on sale. Signed by: C. L. SUMMERSON, President. L. C. HARRISON, Secretary. President Summerson submitted an extensive report on the state convention in Anderson. Two business houses were placed; upon the Unfair list for employing non union carpenters. WOOL MARKET IRREGULAR BOSTON. May 19 The Commercial Bulletin said today: ""The week witnessed another exhibition of irregular prices in the wool market and somewhat spotty demand, but the volume of business was above the average, and the tendency of prices higher. Demand was fairly general. The Western situation is unusually keen, and prices are advancing slowly but surely, fine half blood staple clips in Montana being held firmly at 52c to 55c. Military demand dominates the goods markets, civilian business being rather quiet." Red Cross to Care For Soldiers' Families Plans for raising money, and organizing new work, will be made by the Red Cross Finance committee at a luncheon at the Westcott Monday at noon. This committee hopes to raise a large sum of money to be used in caring for dependent families of soldiers in the United States. Provision for all families at home will be made first. Any surplus money will be sent to the national finance committee. On the other hand, if sufficient money is not raised at home, funds from the national committee can be secured. The following men are members of the finance committee: F. S. Bates, F. I. Braffett, J. E. Cates, H. J. Doan, S. W Gaar, W. C. Ribberd, A. D. Gayle, E. W. Shirk, J. H. Mills, L. A. Handley. J. H. Johnson, James A. Carr andj R. G. Leeds. MORE SURVIVORS LAND SEATTLE, WTash., May 19. Besides the twenty-nine men reported saved from the schooner Standard, wrecked May 14 off Cape Constantino. Bering Sea, two more parties from the vessel have reached land In safety.

Frat Pins and Cars Barred at U. S. Camp FORT SHERIDAN, Ills., May 19. Fraternity pins and motor cars were placed under the ban at the reserve officers training camp today by Col. William Nicholson, commandant. A number of the candidates for commissions had been wearing Jeweled pins on the olive drab shirts, and were using their private automobiles for trips about the camp during leisure hours. These Colonel Nicholson held, did not make for democracy.

RICHMOND MAN MADE CHAPLAIN OF STATE U. C. T, George M. Chrisman, of Richmond, was appointed Grand Chaplain of the Indiana Grand Council, United Commercial Travelers, this morning in the closing sessions of the annual convention here. He was selected by C. F- Pichon, of Ft. Wayne, the new Grand Counselor. Officers elected were Ed Kolb, Ft. Wayne, Grand Secretary; B. A. Tuttle. South Bend. Grand Sentinel; and C. S. S. White. Kokomo. and W. A. Hendricks. Lafayette, members of the Grand Executive Committee. J. C. Henley, of Indianapolis, was re-elected. Six delegates were elected to represent the Grand Council at the Supreme Council meeting in Columbus-, June 26. They are: J. C. Holmes, W. A. Bozell and H. D. Kellenbach, of Indianapolis; Henry Billings, of Marion: Charles F. Pichon, of Ft. Wayne; W. E. O'Rear, of Lafayette. Indianapolis Wins Convention. Indianapolis won the next year's convention without a contest on the floor of the convention. This will be held the third Friday and Saturday in May, 1918. The convention was history at noon today when official sessions were closed. Delegates began to leave for their homes immediately after noon. One of the most important actions of the Council was that ofvoting to allow members who serve their country full benefits and privileges of the order. ' A parade preceded the opening sessions this morning. " It was headed by the Richmond City band, a platoon of police and three small girls in costume on bicycles. Thirty automobile loads of visiting women followed and about 150 delegates on foot brought up the rear. The Ft. Wayne delegation carried a huge American flag. Women Hold Card Party. The card party and dance last night in the Pythian Temple was a success. The dance was started with a grand march in which 200 couples participated. It was led by the grand officers and their wives, followed by the visiting delegates and wives, then the local council, and guests. A five-piece orchestra furnished the music. A number of persons played cards at ten tables. Refreshments were served. This morning after the parade, the women were taken over the city in automobiles. GOVERNOR HOPES TO SET JUNE 5 AS ELECTION DAY Announcement Brings Out Discussion of Henry U. Johnson as Possible Successor to Rep. Comstock. INDIANAPOLIS, May 19. Governor Goodrich said today that If official notice of the death of Daniel W. Comstock, congressman from the Sixth district, is received in time he probably will call a special election for June 5 to choose his successor. The governor was not certain he could call the election for that date, however, because of the time legal notices of a special election must be given. Death of Judge D. W. Comstock presents an unusual political situation in the Sixth Indiana district, for, bo far as known, he is the first congressman representing the district ever to die in office. Men prominent in political and business affairs in Richmond also pointed out today that the situation presented by the death of the district's able representative calls for Intelligent and

patriotic action on the part of the voters of the district in the selection of a new congressman who will measure up to the high standards of the late Judge Comstock. News Received With Regret News of the death of Judge Comstock was, received here with genuine regret because of his unique personal popularity and because he was regarded as a man unusually well equipped for the important office he held. Richmond people in .discussing Judge Comstock's death naturally considered the quesUon of his successor. With the country now confronted with the gravest crisis in all its history, the prosecution of a . war against the greatest military power in the world, Continued On Page Five. '

DEATH CLAIMS REGARDED AS CONGRESSMAN

Judge D. W. Comstock, representaUve in congress from the Sixth Indiana district and one of the ablest men who ever was sent to the national house from the district, died at 5 o'clock this morning in Washington, death resulting from pneumonia, contracted last Monday. His wife and Major and Mrs. Paul Comstock were at his bedside. Judge Comstock was in his seventy-seventh year and was one of.the few Civil war veterans serving in congress. Body to Be Brought Here. The body will leave Washington tonight and will arrive in Richmond shortly after noon, Sunday. It is probable the body will be accompanied by an escort of congressmen. Early yesterday Judge Comstock PARTY LEADERS PAY TRIBUTE TO COMSTOCK Body Will Arrive in Richmond From Washington Sunday G. A. R. May Conduct Services. Tributes were paid today to the memory of the late Judge Daniel W. Comstock, representative in congress, by the heads of the two leading political parties in the district, Walter Bossert of Liberty, Republican district chairman, and Walter S. Chambers of Newcastle, Democratic district chairman. "Judge Comstock was the ideal type of public officer," . sad Mr. Bossert. "He was really a wonderful character and in his death the state and nation have suffered a real loss." "The news of . Judge Com stock's death is a real shock to me. said Mr. Chambers. "Hie was a splendid cit izen in every sense of the word. -I knew him well and always admired him greatly." Special Election Is Necessary. Judge Comstock's seat in congress must be filled at a special election to be held in the Sixth district. The date for holding this election is optional with the governor. Both Republlcann Chairman Bossert and Democratic Chairman Chambers expressed the amnion today that it would be advisable to hold the election as soon as possible because of the gravity of the national situation. Mr. Chambers said, in his opinion, the election should be held not later than July 1. Mr. Bossert did not in dicate a preference for any date, merely expressing the belief that it would be inadvisable to deiay filling the district's seat in the national house of representatives. Body Will ArrlVe Sunday. The body of Judge Comstock will arrive in Richmond tcanorrow and the funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home, 109 North Tenth street. Friends may call Sunday between 4 and 9 pt m. Judge Comstock wais a past state commander of the Grand Army of the Republic so it Is probable that organization will have an active part in the funeral services. It is probable that the funeral will be attended by Governor Goodrich, if.be can leave his exacting duties for a -day. A large number of the congressman's friends from every county In the district will attend the services. Mrs. Comstock and M.ijor and Mrs. Paul Comstock were in Washington at the time of Judge Comstock's death. The two daughters, the Misses Elizabeth and Clara, are in Richmond. ALLEN PEIRGE LUES AFTER LONG ILLNESS HAGERSTOWN, Ind.. May 19. Allen Peirce, 69 years old, tdied at his home In North Elm street, , yesterday afternoon, after suffering from kidney disease for several months. He was born on the Peirce farm, north of town, which is now' occupied by James Peirce. The deceased had never marrjed. During his illness he was attended by George Cialamese, faithful attendant, who has luelped to care for all the children of Mr. Peirce's parents, Anderson and Fanny ..Peirce. Peirce was a member of the? Methodist church, and a member of the local lodge of Masons. Services will be held Monda y afternoon at the Methodist church. Burial will be in We6t Lawn cemetery. Tfie deceased is survived by one brother, Timothy, a nephew. Dr. Q'arence Peirce and four nieces, Mrs. B dances Gotscball, Richmond; Mrs. Edna Rejhlogle, Economy; Mrs. Fannie Dvtm, of California; Mrs. Lula Simpscc of Canada. , - . , DELIVERS THIRD LECTUR E Rev. L. E. Murray next Thy fsday evening will give the third of a series of six studies of Jeremiah to bt explained in prayer meeting lessons.

REP. COMSTOCK, MOST CAPABLE FROM DISTRICT

lapse! into an unconscious state and it wait realized that his recovery was impossible. Last evening he regained consciousness bnt there was no im' provement in his condition and he failed rapidly after midnight. Despite his advanced years Judge Comstock had been enjoying robust health. Judge Comstock is survived by his wife, his on, Paul, and two daughters, the Misses Elizabeth and Clara. One of Distinguished Sons. Judge EX W. Comstock waa one of Indiana's most distinguished sons and he rendered both his state and nation loyal, honorable and highly efficient service on the field of batUe. at the bar of justice. In the state legislature and In the halls of congress. - As a soldier in the federal army he served courageously from 1862 to 1865, enlisting as a private soldier and being discharged a commissioned officer. As judge of the Wayne circuit court and as one of the justices on the state appellate bench. Judge Comstock established an enviable reputation as a jurist. As a senator representing Wayne county in the 6tate legislature. Judge Comstock was one of the ablest men ever elected to that office by the voters of Wayne county. Elected by United PMrty. Appreciating his long and honorable record as a public officer the voters of the Sixth Indiana congressional district elected Judge Comstock to congress last November by a substantial majority. For six years the Democrats had controlled the congressional election in the Sixth district but with Judge Comstock as the Republican standard bearer factional feelings which had disrupted his party in the past were forgotten and he polled the almost solid "Republican vote. . Judge Comstock was sworn, in as a congressman, March 4, this year. Judge Comstock possessed a charming personality. He was recognized as one of the ablest lawyers in the state and was a public speaker of great ability. - Following his retirement from the appellate bench and prior to his election to congress he engaged in the law business here with his son, Major Paul Comstock. A few days ago this firm suspended business, for both its members had been called to their country's service, Jndge Comstock to congress and Major Comstock, a reserve officer, to active service with the army. Born In Germantown, O. Daniel W. Comstock was born at Germantown, O, December 16. Ig40, and graduated from the Ohio Wesleyan university, Delaware, O., In 1860. His father, Dr. James Comstock (whose father was a soldier of the American revolution) was born in Connecticut, and his mother, whose maiden name was Mary Wade Croke, was born In Virginia. In September 1861, Judge Comstock located at Newcastle, Ind., and was admitted to the bar the same year; was elected district attorney for Henry county in 1862, an office which he resigned to enlist in the Ninth Indiana cavalry. He was offered a commission as second lieutenant of troop E, which he had assisted to recruiting, but declined and voluntarily filed with the adjutant-general his written request for the appointment of his friend, Caleb H. Cooper, In his stead. The appointment was made accordingly and Mr. Comstock was mustered in as a private. Promotions Come Rapidly. Upon the organization of the regiment he was appointed sergeant-major, was promoted to first lieutenant of troop F, 1864. and to captain of troop C in April, 1865. Subsequently, he was detailed to act as assistant adjutantgeneral of the brigade in which his regiment was Incorporated. He was honorably discharged September 18, 1865. Since 1866. Mr. Comstock made his home in Richmond. In that year he was appointed city attorney of Richmond, holding that office until the political complexion of the council changed. In 1867 he was married to Josephine A. Rohrer of Germantown, O. Judge Comstock was elected and served as prosecuting attorney of the Wayne circuit court for the terms beginning in 1872 and 1874 and was elected to the state senate from Wayne county In 1878. As state senator he was a members of the Judiciary committee in 1879, and in 1881 was chairman of the joint committee on the revision of the laws. He was not a candidate for re-election. Elected Circuit Court Judge. In 1884 he was elected judge of the Wayne circuit court and was re-elected in 1890, being nominated by the Republican party each time without opposition. In October, 1896. he. resigned the office of circuit Judge, having been nominated as a candidate by the Republican party for judge of the appellate court for the fourth district. He was elected to that office the same year and was four times successively elected to that bench, serving as a member of that court until January 1, 1911. CHICAGO PREACHERS HELP SELL LOAN CHICAGO. May 19. Necessity of subscriptions to the Liberty Loan will be preached from the pulpits of Chicago tomorrow. Practically every religious leader In the city has promised his co-operation and one hundred and fifty thousand government circulars explaining the bonds and an equal number of application blanks will be distributed in the churches.