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ALLIES PUSH AHEAD TWICE 111 ONE DAY; HOLD GAINS
German Reactions Fail in Both Morning and Afternoon Attempts to Drive British From Posts. GROWN PRINCE FOILED (By Associated Press) General Haig and PeUin are again pushing ahead with their offensive In northern France and today both report new gains. After drirlng into the HIndenburg line along a mile front yesterday morning. In the sector northwest of Bullecourt, they resumed their attack last night and captured a support trench behind the positions just taken. The firmness of their hold in this section of the HIndenburg line seriously 'threatening the Quean t Drocourt switch protecting Douat, is attested by the failure of the German re-actions. General Haig is well maintaining .his Initiative and bit by bit is forcing the Germans to give ground. Not only did the British prove themselves able to bold their gains of the morning against heavy counter attacks but they resumed their offensive the same day and pushed further ahead, maintaining their second ad vance also against renewed counter rttacks. French Resume Advance The French for their part in the great battle have resumed their advance In the Champagne.,. Haying foiled the Crown Prince's desperate end costly effort to regain control of tho Chemtn-Des-Dames plateau on the 'Aiene front. General Petaln turned to the Champagne sector ' and struck northward on the Moronvilliers height. Several lines of German trenches were captured in these operations and some 800 prisoners taken. All the im portant observation posts in this sec tion of the front are now in Frencn hands, facilitating their further ad vance in the drive calculated to flank the Germans out of the salient to the northwest projecting towards Rheims. MOTHER IS KILLED WHEN CHILD FIRES GUN BY ACCIDENT One of the most shocking tragedies In Wayne county's history occurred Saturday evening at Pennville when Mrs. Nellie S. Petty, wife of W. Petty. was accidentally shot and Instantly killed by her 8-year-old daughter. While Mr. Petty was working in the barn in the rear of the house, Mrs. Petty started to mop the kitchen floor. She took a twelve-gauge shotgun, which her husband had been using to shoot blackbirds and placed It on the kitchen table, then moved the table to the center of the room. Child Plays With Gun. While Mrs. Petty was cleaning the floor the little girls came into the kitchen and began to finger the shotgun. After the child had sprung the safety device, she pulled the trigger. Both barrels were discharged, one load lodging In the back part of her right shoulder. She dropped dead on the floor. The panic stricken child rushed to the barn and there told her father that she had killed her mother. The little girl is today in a highly hysterical condition. Mrs. Petty was kneeling ' with her back to the gun when shot and she did not know that the child was playing with it.
WAYNE COUNTY BAR EXPRESSES ADMIRATION OF JUDGE COMSTOCK
Members of the Wayne, Henry. Jay, Randolph and Liberty county bars paid tribute to the virtues of Congressman Com stock this morning In a session at the court house. Wayne county attorneys with dele gations from the other counties attended the funeral at the First Presbyterian church this afternoon In a body. Judge J. S. Engle. of Winchester, presided at the bar meeting this morning. Resolutions from the Wayne and Randolph county bar associations were presented. Barnard Heads Delegation. Judge W. O. Barnard, former congressman, headed the delegation from Henry county. His eon, George Barnard. George Elliott, editor of the Newcastle Courier, and others spoke. Judge E. H. Buody, cf Winchester,
Persons May Adopt French Orphans By Paying $36 a Year Another announcement was made today regarding the work of the American Society for the Relief of French War Orphans. Persons who desire to adopt an orphanpaying $36.50 for its support for one year, may assume this work by telephoning Mrs. J. T. Giles or Mrs. Arthur Charles. The sum of $36.50 is necessary for the support of one child for a year. If a contributor wants to give a smaller sum, he may do so. This contribution Till go into the general fund, and children will be adopted in proportion to the amount in the fund. Adoption of a chid by paying $36.50 puts the donor in direct touch with the orphan. All money is to be sent to Mrs. Wm. Dudley Foulke, treasurer, or to A, D. Gayle of the First National bank, who has opened a treasurer's account for this purpose. Emphasis was put on the fact that there are no overhead charges in the distribution of the money. All the persons who are interested in the movement have donated their services assuring contributor that not a cent of
his money goes for office or administration expense. ORDER PASSPORTS INSPECTED LONDON, May 21 The British Forelgn Office has notified the public that henceforth all persons traveling to the United States must have their passports vised by a United States diplomatic or consular office. This is one of the changes in passports regulations made necessary by the entry of the United States into the war.
REPORT FAVORABLE RESPONSE TO BACKERS OF JOHNSON
Richmond supporters of Mr. John son said today that they were most agreeably surprised over some of the responses they have received from in fluentlal politicians in the district con cerning the proposed plan of having Mr. Johnson nominated by, both the Republican and Democratic parties. Some of the men, it is stated,: who have expressed their favor of the suggested -Plan, have always been ; active partisans in their own party's affairs and it was supposed that they would give no consideration to any plan such as proposed. These men, however, believe that it is not the time to stoop to petty politics In filling the congressional vacancy, and as patriots they are supporting Mr. Johnson because they believe him to be a man unusually well equipped to succeed Judge Com stock. Refuse to Lay Aside Ambition. There are some men, on the other hand, who refuse to put aside their personal ambitions and they have been very active setting their lines in an Presbyterian Union Favored by Assembly DALLAS, Tex., May 21. The general assembly of the Presbyterian church in the United States In session here today voted unanimously in favor of union for the two branches of the church the North and the South. A copy of the resolution was ordered sent to the Southern assembly, now In session at Birmingham, Ala. SUBSTITUTE WAR CROPS TORREON. Mexico, May 21. Plant ers in the fertile Laguna District near here are substituting war crops for cotton this year. Having learned that the demand for com, wheat and other staple foodstuffs would be heavy and prices correspondingly high, the Mex lean hacjenda owners have plowed up their cotton lands in this famous cotton growing district of Central Mexico and have planted food crops. INCREASE SUGAR OUTPUT KINGSTON. Jamaica, May 21. The government has decided upon an extensive plan of sugar development, in which government credit will be pledged for raising capital to establish central factories In Jamica. The pro fits of the venture are to be shared by the government and the cane farmers. Judge James Moras, formerly of the appellate bench, of Portland, and Attorneys W. O. Smith and Jesse Kennedy, of Winchester, spoke for their respective bar associations. Judge Hench, of Fort Wayne, Commander of the Indiana G. A. R., also spoke. Members of the Wayne county bar who voiced the sentiments of the county's attorneys were Henry U. Johnson, John L. Rupe. Ray K. Sbiveley, Wilfred Jessup, Perry J. Freeman and others. Following is a copy of the Wayne county bar's resolutions: Honored for Fifty Years. - "It becomes again the sad duty of the Bar of Wayne County to record the eudden death of one of its oldest fcnd Continued On Page Seven. ,
FOULKE'S GRANDSON LEAVING FOR FRANCE
William Dudley Foulke Hughes, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. William Dudley Foulke of this city, will sail Saturday from New York for France, where he will enter the ambulance service. Hughes has his own ambulance automobile. So far as is known, he is the first boy with Richmond relatives who has volunteered in this service. PLANS CALL FOR RETREAT German Statement Explains Evacuation of Demolished Trench Under Fire BERLIN (via London), May 21. The Germans on the Arras front yes terday maintained their positions except in one demolished trench which was evacuated, according to plans, during the British attack Sunday on an eight and one-half mile front, says the official statement issued today by the German army headquarters staff. The German announcement says the French yesterday obtained a foothold at Montcarnlllet and on Mt. Keil. Yesterday the Germans brought down fourteen entente aeroplanes on the western front. effort to capture the nomination of the party they are affiliated with.. Elmer Bassett of Shelbyville, former Republican district attorney and professional politician, one of the stalwarts of the Republican 'Kld Guard," was the first to announce his candidacy for the G. O. P.' nomination Pat: rick J. Lynch of Newcastle, defeated for the nomination last year by Judge Pomstock, will also enter the lists and ' Continued On Page Twelve. CHURCHES APPROVE "Y" ARMY CAMPAIGN Young Men's Patriotic Sunday .was observed in all churches yesterday. In eeveral churches, patriotic sermons were preached, and In every one, time was taken to explain the work being carried on by the Y. M. C. A. Indiana is to raise $150,000 by May 28. Richmond has been called on to raise her share of this money. Ministers, In their talks yesterday, urged the people to subscribe - liberally. Workers from the various churches begin their canvass tomorrow. Free Lunches Cease Free lunches In Richmond saloons are doomed. They will be a thing of the past after tomorrow. Then all foodstuffs m bar rooms will be sold, just as they are In restaurants. The Retail Liquor Dealers' Association banned free lunches after many members had complained that they were unable to make a profit serving lunches because of the high cost of living. CHAPTER HOLDS ITS ANNIVERSARY Members of King Solomon's Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, will observe the seventy-ninth anniversary of the chapter with a family party tonight at the Masonic temple. Invitations also have been extended to members of Cambridge City, Liberty and Eaton chapters to attend with their families. The invitations give cards, dancing and music as the attractions. Musical features will be provided by Welsbrod's orchestra and by a group of singers, who will give an Old Melodies Concert. Will Reller will be the speaker. An elaborate dinner will be served. Do YonrrJ"" Join the Bit Now Red Cross WEATHER FORECAST For Indiana by United States Weather Bureau Rain tonight and Tuesday.
Temperature Today. Noon 75 Yesterday. Maximum ...Si Minimum ...61 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Showers and thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday. ; General Conditions Three storms are raging over the states; one in the East and two over the West which will cause rain within the next twenty-four hours.. There were heavy rains last night in parts of Eastern Indiana and Western Ohio. .- ; : . K
SAYS NATION MUST STOP SUBS TO END WORLD WAR
Senator Fernald of Maine, Predicts Long Strife Unless United States Drives Wasps From Sea. PEOPLE BACK WILSON In the opinion of United States Senator Bert M. Fernald, of Mains, one of the congressional committee which escorted the body of Rep. D. W. Cornstock to Richmond, the United States has embarked Into a war of extended duration unless the government succeeds in driving the German submarines' from the seas. "Congress has been informed that our government Is in the possession of a device which will spell the doom of submarine warfare," Senator Fernald said today In discussing the situation which now confronts this country. Practicability Remains Unknown "The practicability of this device remains to be shown," he continued.. "Personally, however, I place my faith in our navy's ability to drive the German submarines from the seas. With the submarines rendered useless Germany will have lost her most powerful weapon and the duration of the war will have been curtailed.' Senator Fernald Is confident that Russia will remain loyal to the Entente Allies and will not enter into a separate peace with Germany. He states that the latest news from Russia is highly encouraging and he anticipates that with the arrival of the American Commission, headed by Ellhu Root, in Russia, to assist in the Stabilising of ths hew Russian government, coupled with the financial support the Russians are to receive from the United States, all danger of the collapse of the .present .Russian government will have passed. . Both Parties Support Wilson Senator Fernald was enthusiastic In discussing the manner In which con gress is supporting President Wilson. Continued On Page Twelve. Bavis Would Place Police Under Merit System If Elected Alfred Bavis, candidate for mayor on an independent ticket, told members of the First Methodist Sunday school yesterday morning, his constructive plan for Increasing the efficiency of the police department, in the event that he is elected. Bavis proposes to place responsible! men on the board of police commissioners and to hold them strictly accountable for the conduct of the chief, whom they shall appoint. A merit system will be established, Bavis said. Good work will be rewarded with merit points, a sufficient number of which will automatically raise the patrolman's salary. Opposed to the merit marks will be demerit points, for failure to keep districts morally clean.. Penalties attached to these demerits will reduce the wages or cause expulsion. Bavis said the moral standards of the city government could not rise above their source and inspiration, the mayor, and that, if elected, he proposed to see that his personal life was worthy of emulation. 5-Cent Loaf Takes Place in Memory The five-cent loaf of bread has van ished. Today begins a new era in bread buying In Richmond. Except for a few five-cent loaves that are "left over," only ten and fifteen cent loaves are on market today. Bakeries have Installed new pans for the larger loaves. The ten cent loaf is larger than the five cent one, and smaller than the ten cent loaf of former days. The fifteen cent loaf is made in the same pan but is much thicker. HAIG 18 COLOR BLINO LONDON, May 21. Sir Douglas Haig, according to the parliamentary correspondent of one of the newspapers. Is color blind. This at first threatened to be a serious obstacle to his career as a soldier because he was refused entrance to the Staff College. Influence was brought to bear by certain prominent military men and he was passed through the college. " :: COM MAN DERY ATTENDS . ASCENSION SERVICE Members of Richmond Comraandery No. .8,. Knight Templars, were guests of the First English Lutheran church Sunday morning. : According to a custom in the lodge, the members attend church in a body, on Christmas, Easter and Ascension Sunday. Rev. F. A. Dressel, pastor, preached a special sermon.
Accept Local Men For Special Service
Two Richmond young men have been accepted for special service la Uncle Sam's fighting forces. They are John Dunn, of 627 South B street, and Everett Horner, of 312 North Seventeenth street : Dunn has been enrolled la the signal corps reserve corps, aviation section, and is waiting for orders to report. Horner has enlisted in the engineers' corps as machinist. .- . TWO NURSES AREKILLED Pieces of Shell Fired by American Gunners in Practice Ricocheted into Ship. NEW YORK, May 21. Two American nurses, members of an ambulance unit on its way for service in France, were killed yesterday on board an American steamship when pieces of a shell fired by a naval gun crew in practice ricocheted from the water's surface and scattered among a group of nurses and surgeons. A third nurse was seriously wounded. The two killed were Mrs. Edith Ayers and Miss Helen Burnette Woods, Chicago,' and the wounded nurse is said to be Miss Emma Matzen, of Chicago, members of base hospital Number L . The ship returned today her Sag at half mast with the two bodies and the wounded nurse, who was taken in a tug to the New York navy hospital. ROAD DETECTIVES PROBE FIRE WHICH DAMAGED A BRIDGE Pennsylvania detectives are Investigating the burning of a railroad bridge on the Richmond division last Thursday sights , ; :y ,.;;. ; . ; ; The bridge Is between Elwood and Frank ten. A Richmond construction crew was rushed to the bridge and repaired it as speedily as possible. Traffic between Chicago and Cincinnati was delayed for 18 hours, however. . Mystery surrounds the origin of the fire, which destroyed 60 feet of the eastern end of the bridge. The authorities suspect It was the work of an incendiary and the possibility that it might have been done by an alien enemy is being discussed. The bridge was unguarded, one of the few on the system which is not watched by troops. MARKETS FOR PRODUCTS EL PASO, Texas. May 21. Mexican consuls and consular agents In the United States will cooperate with the governors of Mexican states in finding and promoting markets for Mexican products in the United States. This is the plan of Andres Garcia, Inspector General of Mexican consulates in the United States. Finly Gray Attends Funeral of Comstoch Former Congressman Finly Gray today declined to discuss the chances of his entering the race to regain his seat lost in the last election to Congressman Comstock. He was here to attend the Comstock funeral. "I have been nrged by many friends to enter the Democratic lists for the seat, but I do not care to discuss the matter at this time. I am in Richmond solely to pay my respects to my good old friend. Judge Comstock," he said.
CONTINENT-WIDE CAMPAIGN
"SOME MUST GO, ALL MUST GIVE" Young Men's Christian Association $3,000,000 FUND FOR WAR WORK Indiana's Apportionment, $150,000 Ind., May.. 1917 For the purposes of the work of the National War-Work Council of the Young Men's Christian Association of the United States among the men of the Army and Navy and with the "Soldiers of ths Soli," I hereby agree to contribute the sum of
Signed Address .
It is understood that the $3,000,000 fund provides for a budget for the period ending December 31, 1917. That collections may be facilitated, payment in full Is recommended. If partial payments are necessary, it is understood that 60 will be paid within thirty days of date, 25 August 1st. 1917. and 25 October 1, 1917. Checks should be made payable to John F. Wallick, Treat Indianapolis
The above blank is published to assist the local organization of the Y. M. C. A. to raise its apportionment of the $3,000,000 fund for war work. The association proposes to place capable secretaries in the training camps for the officers reserve and in the camps where the conscript armies will be drilled and prepared for service. The "Y" war program includes not only an effort to supervise the morals of the soldiers but proposes to supply entertainment and recreation, including motion picture shows, reading rooms and so forth. Subscriptions forwarded on this blank will be accepted. '''
COLLEAGUES AND FRIENDS EULOGIZE JUDGE COMSTOCK AT IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL
With Impressive ceremonies ths body of ths late Judge Daniel W. Cornstock, representative In congress from the Sixth Indiana district, was buried today. Judge Comstock died In Washington Saturday morning of pneumonia, after a brief illness, and the body was brought to Richmond Sun day under a congressional escort, composed of several members of both branches of congress. The body reposed in state at ths Comstock home, 109 North Tenth street, yesterday afternoon and evening where hundreds of friends and ad mirers of the distinguished soldier-jurist-statesman called to pay their last tribute to his memory. Flower Banked In Room The room In which the body reposed was solidly banked with floral offerings. Included In this magnificent display were elaborate designs received from the United States Senate and the House of Representatives. Floral offerings were also received from prominent people throughout the state. Judge Comstock was burled at Earlham cemetery late this afternoon. Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian church at 3 o'clock. Following an organ recital, a brief address was delivered by Rep. Merrill Moores of the Seventh Indiana district, in which he reviewed the career and accomplishments of Judge Comstock and paid a most i ttlng tribute to his memory. Henrs U. Johnson, a former member of congress, representing the Wayne County Bar Association, also eulogized Judge Comstock in a moat impressive oration. The burial service at the church and at the grave was read by the pastor of the church, the Rev. J. J. Rae. Sent With Special Escort The body of Judge Comstock was brought to Richmond by the following congressional escort: Rep. Oscar E. Bland, Second IndlBossert Rushes Plans For G O. P. Meeting to Select Candidate Walter Bossert, of Liberty, Sixth district Republican chairman, is plan ning to take speedy action in prepar ing for the special election to choose a successor to Congressman Comstock. While here today attending the congressman's funeral he said he would call for ward and township meetings next Friday to elect delegates to a district convention, if the governor sets June 5 for the special election day. He plans to hold the district convention the following Tuesday. Everett Hunt Heads Township Institute of Sunday Schools Everett Hunt was elected president of the Wayne Township Sunday school association at the convention in Chester Methodist church Sunday. An allday meeting was held by the four Sunday schools in the township. Miss Susie Meeks, a native Shawnee Indian, told of religious conditions among the Indians. "We need school teachers who will also preach the gospel," she said. Miss Meeks hopes to return to her people soon to work among them. Talks on Sunday school work were given by Rev. Lewis F. Ulmer, of the Chester Methodist church, Miss Amelia Ruger, of Earlham. and Rev. J. C. Erwin of Third Methodist church. A delightful musical program was given by Miss Lore White, Miss Mary Kringer, Ralph Wilson and Ethel Wilson. Each of the four Sunday schools in the township gave a song. Miss Lena Hiatt, retiring president, and Mr. Everett, were appointed as delegates to the county convention to be held in Cambridge City, May 31 and June 1. . DOLLARS ($. )
ana district; Rep, William E. Cox, Third Indiana district; Rep. Lincoln Dixon.' Fourth Indiana, district; Rep. Everett Sanders. Fifth Indiana district: Rep. Merrill Moores. Seventh Indiana district; Rep. A. H. Vestal. Eighth Indiana district; Rep. Fred S. Furaell, Ninth Indiana district; Rep. William R. Wood, Tenth Indiana district; Rep. Milton Krauss, Eleventh Indiana district; Rep. A. Barahart, Thirteenth Indiana district; Rep. Frank Park, of -Georgia; Rep. Victor Heintz. of Ohio, and Rep. Charles B. Timberlake, of Colorado. Represent the Senate. Senator Bert M. Fernald, of Maine, and Senator James E. Watson, of Indiana, represented the United States senate at the funeral services. Senator Fernald accompanied the body from Washington to Richmond. Senator Watson was In New Hampshire at the time of Judge Comstock's death and he was not expected to arrive here until shortly after noon today. A telegram was received here late this afternoon from Senator James E. Watson, who intended to attend the funeral of Judge Comstock. stating that he had Just returned from New Hampshire to Washington and had received word of the representative's death too late to reach this city. He ; expressed his deep regret over the I death of Judge Comstock and at his 1 Inability to attend the funeral. Senator Harry S. New of Indiana, . Senator Charles 8. Thomas, of Colorado, and Thomas W. Hardwlck were also appointed by Vice President Marshall as members of the senate's -
cort of honor but they wero unable to attend because of pressing duties at the national capital. The only two members of the house escort of honor Continued On Page Twelve. U. S. MAY FIND if NECESSARY TO SEIZE COAL WASHINGTON. May 21. The bituminous coal shortage is blamed on the railroads in a report today by the Federal trade commission. Producers by taking advantage of the lack of cars, are charged with responsibility, however, for prevailing high prices. "There is no scarcity of coal in the ground." the report says. There is sufficient coal on the bituminous coal mines, now being operated, not only to supply the present demand but also to supply a greatly increased demand. The unprecedented demand for this fuel in the past six months with the difficulties of rail and water transportation not only has absorbed the coal as fast as it could be shipped from ths mines, but has led also to almost complete exhaustion of the coal stored at tide water points and at the docks on the great lakes. Country Faces Serious Condition "The country faces a serious statp of affairs in obtaining a commodity which is basic to practically every form of Its military and industrial tctlvity. 'Xnder war time conditions,'' says the report, "it may become the duty of the government to take steps similar to those found necessary by belligerent European countries, and not only to regulate the distribution of coal from the mouth of the mine to the ultimate consumer, by alloting the quantity of the product which the different classes of consumers will be allowed to purchase but also to determine the prices to be paid by the different consumers. Prices Show Large I nor ease "Of prices now charged for coal the report says: "Figures submitted to the commission show that most of the present prices now charged are far in excess of the coal as shown by the operators' books. Many of the operators frankly take the position that they are trying to get for their coal the highest prices possible under the present demands and . are refraining, even at prices greatly increased over last year, from contracting their output' Former Richmond Man on Russian Mission Harry I. Miller, formerly of Tttehmond. has been appointed by Presi dent Wilson on the American commission, headed by Elihu Root, which is to go to Russia. He Is to be placed at the service of the Russian government railways with other American railroad men to help the Russians to bring order out of their disturbed transportation systems. - Miller is a widely known railroadman and has extensive transportation ,' interests in various sections of the country- He has made his home In Chicago and New York for many years. He is the only brother of Mrs. Harry C. Starr, of Richmond, and this waj( his boyhood home. He married Mis) May Burbank. of Richmond, a niece s( Governor Morton. He later was njajv ried to Miss Florence Smith, of fblst i go. ' -. ,
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