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MAYOR HOPES TO CUT DOWN LIVING COST BY NEW PLAN Municipal Produce Sales May Lead to Agreement of Retailers to Effect Saving in Buying. GROCERS STATE CASE

Is the city in conducting municipal produce markets guilty of unfair treatment toward the retail grocerymen of the city? "No," says Mayor. Robbins. . "Yes." the grocerymen respond. Discussing this question today, following the second municipal produce sale, which was as successful as the first one. Mayor Robbins stated that the city had no intention of establishing produce markets as a permanent Institution. He insisted that any time all the city's retailers, or any group of them, agreed to reduce prices by purchasing direct from the producer, instead of from the middle men, the Pity would promptly suspend Its markets. , Figures Are Submitted Retailers retort that their prices tre not much greater than the city's, tnd assert the city's competition could be met if they sold at cost, had no pent to pay, or clerks to hire and were not required to sell on credit and maintain expensive delivery systems. One Main street groceryman submitted figures today, showing that an appreciable reduction could be made In the cost of foodstuffs if grocerymen could suspend delivery service and operate on a strictly cash basis. "We were selling new potatoes yesterday at 8 cents per pound at the Continued on Page Two SENATE EXPECTC TO CHANGE BILL HOUSE ACCEPTED WASHINGTON, May 24. Another month probably will be required for the congress to complete the war tax bill, although the house passed it last night. It was indicated today that the senate will make so many changes in the measure as to result almost in a re-drafting, particularly of sections relating to taxes on excess profits, incomes and manufacturers, and the increased second-class postal rates. As passed by the house, 329 to 76, after two weeks' debate, the bill as originally drawn to raise $1,800,000,000, was changed essentially only in these four ways: Surtaxes on incomes above $40,000 were raised about Z5r,i; alight reductions were made in the proposed second class mail rates; provision for a five percent tax on all advertising, except newspaper and periodical, was eliminated: and print paper and pulp, gold, silver and a few other articles were exempted from the proposed tariff of ten percent on goods now admitted free. QUOTA OF RECRUITS FILLED BY INDIANA WASHINGTON, May 24. Indiana today Joined the states which have filled their quotas in recruiting for the resular army. With a quota of 5,400. Indiana yesterday had supplied 6,459 men, making the state the fourth to complete her part of the work, and the first large quota to be filled. The other three are Nevada, Oregon and Vtah. Total recruiting for yesterday showed 1.517 men obtained. New York led for the day with 169 men. The total enlistments since April 3 was 81,437. FIRST WHEELING ELECTION WHEELING. W. Va., May 24 Eight ward counrilmen and one councllman at large are to be elected today at the first general election to be held under Wheeling's new commission form of municipal government. Do YourrJ'- Join the Bit Now-ij- Red Cross WEATHER FORECAST For Indiana by United States Weather BureauFair tonight. Friday fair. Slightly warmer. Temperature Today. Noon CI Yesterday. Maximum oo Minimum 2S For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Pair tonight and Friday. Frost to night if clear. Rising temperature Friday. General Conditions A flareback storm over the lakes caused the sudden rain of last night. Snow general over Michigan. Cool wave Is gradually moving eastward and will be followed by warmer weather before the end of the week. A storm of great i else covers the Rocky Mountains and la expected to cause rain Saturday or Suadajr.

Asks $5, 000 Alimony in- Petition Venued From Henry County Alimony of $5,000 is demanded, by Mrs. Delia Harvey, of Newcastle, In a divorce petition filed In circuit court here today against George W. Harvey. The case Is brought to Wayne county on a chafige of venue from the Henry circuit court. In her petition Mrs. Harvey recites that her husband attacked her brutally soon after their marriage and for this offense he was sentenced to the Indiana penal farm. They were married March 26, 1916. and the suit originally was filed March 9, 1917. Harvey owns a third Interest in a valuable farm of 200 acres near Newcastle, the petition avers. Opal L. Townsend grew to dislike married life within three months after 1-er heart was united to that of Frank H. Townsend. They were married February 28 this year and she sued for divorce today. She wishes her maiden name. Opal L. Nicholson, restored.

WILSON FORCES ESPIONAGE BILL ON HOUSE FLOOR Senator Overman Reports Probable Agreement of Conferees on Modified Censorship. WASHINGTON, May 24. Under President Wilson's personal pressure for a newspapers' censorship section in the espionage bill, all indications today were that the question would again be taken to the floor of the congress for more discussion and another vote. Agreement by the eonfrees on a modified censorship authorization was said today by Senator Overman to be probable. The House conferees, it was said, want another vote, believing the House will accept a compromise provision. Tf the conferees, as was indicated today, report a new censor ship section, the House will first debate and vote on it. If rejected there its defeat as a part of the espionage measure will be final without necessity for the Senate to re-consider the question. When the conferees resume tomor row Senator Overman will orrer a substitute . for. the , Gard amendment now In the House bill. The Overman proposal would authorize the president to prescribe rules to prevent disclosure of information regarding military operations but would not prevent criticism of public officials or policies. People of Austria Believe in Victory, Penfield Declares WASHINGTON. May 24. Former Ambassador Penfield. who has just returned from Austria-Hungaria, said today at the 'White House that conditions in that country are not so bad as might be expected. There is no starvation, he said, but a great deal of deprivation. The morale of the people in Austria-Hungary is good, because the only information they get is given in the newspapers censored by the government. The people there Mr. Penfield said, still believe that Germany and Austria are winning the war. Americans in Italy Volunteer Services ROME, May 24. American consulates throughout Italy are receiving many letters from American men and women offering their services for duties connected with the war. The letters are the result of a call by United States Ambassador Page for the registration of Americans, not only those of military age but of all who are able or willing to help In any capacity. WORST FROST DUE TO ARRIVE TONIGHT Weatherman Moore says '"the worst is yet to come." Another and a heavier frost probably will visit this section tonight. It will do more damage than the one last right. Little damage was done last night, and the fruit is not hurt yet. Young vegetables were not injured, excepting in the lowlands. The frost, did not appear all over Wayne county. There was little near Richmond. Moore suggests that precautions against injury to gardens be taken tonight. U. S. Steel Common Reaches High Price NEW YORK. May 24. United States Steel common sold at the highest price in its history on the stock exchange shortly after noon today, touching ISO. The previous maximum waa 123, made yesterday and in the great boom of last November. The new price was effected largely at the expense of the short interests. Steel's rise was marked by the customary large overturns In that stock, many individual lots of 1,000 to almost 5,000 shares changing hands.

6. 0. P. WILL MAKE EFFORT TO DECIDE Otl A CANDIDATE

Jordan Denies Withdrawal as He is Not Active in Race, But Would Accept the Honor. . AGREEMENT QUESTION From a somewhat extensive list of suggested candidates for the Republican congressional nomination members of the Wayne county Republican committee and other party leaders will attempt, within a few days to decide upon one man who will be put forward at the district convention at Wayne county's choice for the nomination. So far the only announced Wat'ne county candidate Is Robert L. K president of Earlham college. 'N Jordan States PositionCharles W. Jordan, a well known Richmond banker who has been prominently mentioned as a Republican candidate, today denied the report published in a morning newspaper that he had withdrawn his "candidacy." "Inasmuch as I have never been a candidate I would not be in a position to withdraw my candidacy," said Mr. Jordan. ' He states that he does not intend to be a candidate but admitted that if the Wayc.e county delegation to the Republican convention presented his name and he received the nomination he would accept the honor. While a number of Republicans have expressed their approval of the candidacy of Dr. Kelly there are others who are opposed to him. Agreement is Questioned. Whether the party leaders will be able to agree upon one man, whose name shall be presented as a candidate by the Wayne county delegation at the district convention, is being questioned today. It is generally agreed that if such an agreement cannot be reached that the Republican congressional nomination will go to some man residing outside of Wayne county. ' "The Wayne county delegation must put up a solid front behind one high class Wayne -countycandidate if . the nomination comes to this county," was the way one prominent Richmond Republican put it today. George Barnard, former mayor of Newcastle and a receptive candidate for the G. O. P. congressional nomination, was in Richmond again today. Barnard will undoubtedly enter the contest in the event Wayne county has no acceptable candidate to offer. Basse tt Hot on Trail. . Elmer Bassett of Shelbyville. is still hot on the trail of the G. O. P. nomination, caring not a whit whether Wayne has or does not have a candidate. The predominating figure in the contest for the Democratic congressional nomination is former congressman, Finly H. Gray. Although Walter S. Chambers, Democratic district chairman, has again announced that he is not a candidate for the congressional nomination, the fact remains that he would accept the nomination if it came his way. and his friends throughout the district are active in his interests. Gray, however, has developed considerable strength and his nomination would cause no surprise. Louie Federman of Brookville. has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination. Several of his friends were in Richmond yesterday trying to rally local Democrats to hia cause, pleading that Franklin county is the Gibralter of Democracy in the dis trict and entitled to recognition. Wilcox Draws Fine and Release From Local League Club Bill Wilcox, an outfielder with the Richmond Central league team, drew a fine of $5 and costs in city court this morning and later drew his release from Manager Bade Myers. Wilcox Intends to go to Chicago. While exhilerated, Wilcox entered a hotel lobby and the manager of the hostelry finally telephoned to headquarters for a policeman. Patrolman Bundy, colored, was detailed to make the arrest. Wilcox refused to accompany a colored policeman and a fight ensued. The battle was a very lively one, it is . said. Finally, Patrolman Hirschfield arrived on the scene and Wilcox surrendered. Refusing to countenance such a discipline as Wilcox was guilty of. Manager Myers promptly released Wil cox after paying his fine. Wilcox was secured from the Mobile Southern Association club. KEEP AMERICANS FROM CONFERENCE WASHINGTON, May "24. Americans may not participate in the international socialist peace conference at Stockholm, without the consent of the United St3tes government. This was made public today by the state department's announcement that it would not issue passports to persons expectins to be delegates, and warning Americans against being parties to the discussions under penalty of three years' imprisonment and $5,000 fine.

GIRL RELATES STORY OF AFFECTION GIVEN TO WRONG PERSON

A tale of misplaced affections with few variations from the usual run of such tales was poured into the ears of the grand jury this morning by a 14-year-old girl. The girl was Ada May Davis, who lives with her mother on North Sixteenth street In Riverdale. She accused George Pressonell, 21 years old, Newcastle, with having deceived her by telling her he was unmarried and that he would marry her. She said he had taken her to a Richmond hotel last Monday night and they had spent the night together. The next day he took ber to Newcastle she said, and there his parents refused to receive them, because he is married. Upon her testimony this morning the jury returned an indictment against Pressonell on a statutory charge. Sheriff Carr and Police Chief Goodwin went to Newcastle yesterday and arrested Pressonell and the girl. Two other indictments were returned today. One was for Alonzo Friends, of Cambridge City, who was accused of stealing a case of canned corn from a railroad train. ITALY BREAKS ENEMY'S LINE BY SURPRISE Aeroplanes Drop Ten Tons of Bombs on Nonplussed Au-stro-Hungarian Forces During Fight. ROME, (via London). May 24. Ital ian forces broke through the AustroHungarian linea from Castagnavizza to the sea, taking more than 9,000 prisoners, says the official statement issued today by the Italian war department. The Italian war office announces that Italian forces have occupied part of the area south of the CastagnavizzaDoscoraalo road, have passed Doscomalo and have captured the town of Jamiano and strung heights east, of Tietrarossa and Bang!,, ., . ; The Italian officials' said the'Austrians at first were surprised and nonplussed. Towards evening they launched counter attacks but were repulsed. Italian aeroplanes number 130 dropped ten tons of bombs on the Austro-Hun-garians. The British batteries cooperated with the Italians. Intelligence Board to Assist Registrars Named For County An intelligence bureau has been created by the Wayne County Conscription Board. It is composed of Mayor Robbins, Paul Beckett and WTalter O. Lewis. These men were appointed today and are known officially as instruct ors. Their duties are to inform registrars throughout the county concerning their work. They will be at the meeting of registrars in the sheriff's office next Thursday to help explain the method of registering men for the draft. At any other time, they will be at the service of registrars. The Conscription Board is anxious that all registrars shall attend the instruction meeting next Thursday in order that they may get their printed matter and full knowledge of their duties. MONETARY SYSTEMS TO UNDERGO CHANGE? CHRISTINIA, May 24. Some radical changes in the monetary systems ol the Scandinavian countries are expected to develop ' shortly. Experts believe the dollar or the franc may be adopted as the unit of money for all three countries. They contemplate the probability of an eventul change in the British monetary system and by the adoption of the metric system on the basis of the dollar, the franc, or a new unit, somewhere between these. Italy's Commission Calls on President WASHINGTON, May -24.Tne Ital' lan war commissioners headed by the Prince of Udine entered today on the second day of their stay here with a busy program, the most important feature of which was. a oall of courtesy on President Wilson. Formal calls on other high governtnent ' officials were to be paid preliminary to the more serious work of conferring with American officials over .war problems.; WOULD RELEASE SURPLUS FOR BUYING LOANS HARRISBTJRG, Pa-, May. 24 Action to release millions of dollars for investment in liberty loan bonds was taken last night by the lower house of the Pennsylvania legislature, when it passed a bill designed to permit corporations to invest surplus funds in the war bonds. The-senate is expected to pass the measure without opposition. ' ;

Gives Five Children 40 Acre Farm Each

ECONOMY, Ind., May 24. Freemont Bennett, a wealthy farmer who live north of Economy, made, each of his five children a little present recently. After a family dinner, Mr. Bennett presented each of the children with deeds to 40-acre tracts of land. He divided a 400-acre farm, valued at $40,000. PERRY FREEMAN ANSWERS SUDDEN CALL OF DEATH Perry J. Freeman, 59 years old, widely known political leader and attorney, was stricken with heart disease last night and died at his home, 116 South Twenty-second street. He was returning from a brief business trip to Indianapolis and he was stricken as he reached the veranda of his residence. A neighbor, John Noss, saw him stagger on the steps and he went to his assistance, carried him into the house and aroused the family of his son, Gath Freeman, with whom the elder Freeman had been making his home. He had been ill for three years and the last few days he had been failing rapidly. Was Comstock's Friend. He was affected Dy the death of Congressman Comstock and was one of the honorary pallbearers at the funeral last Monday. He managed the Congressman's campaign and they were staunch political friends. The proximity of their deaths was remarked upon today. Freeman's death is the third among veterans of the Wayne county bar within the last few weeks. The first was that of Charles E. Shiveley, the second that of Congressman Comstock. As in the case of the other two, Freeman had for a long time been a leader in Republican politics of the couuty and district. He had occupied several positions of public trust, chief of which were as Continued On Page Two. 45 LIVES LOST ON FRENCH LINE VESSEL SONTAY PARIS, May 24. It Is officially announced that the French liner Sontay, bound for Marseilles from Saloniki with 344 passengers, was torpedoed on April 16 with a loss of 45 lives. The steamer sank rapidly in a heavy 6ea but the prompt and methodical manner in which the small boats were launched saved the majority of those on board. Captain Mages went down with the ship. The Sontay was a vessel of 7,247 tons and was built in 1908. Million of Women Take Men's Places LONDON, May 24. The number of women who are acting directly as substitutes for men in field, office and workshop has now passed the million mark, according to figures printed by the board of trade labor gazette. Allowing for displacements from other industries, and domestic services, it is estimated that 800,000 women have gone out to work who would not do so before the war 3,000 Taken Captive by Italian Forces LONDON, May 24. The Italian offensive has entered into its second stage with new and important gains between Gorizia and the sea, Baid Major General S. B. Maurice, to the Associated Press today. The first day of the new drive has resulted in the capture of more than 3,000 prisoners. ASSOCIATED PRESS BUYS WAR BONDS NEW YORK, May 24. At a meeting of the executive committee of The Associated Press yesterday it was unanimously resolved to transfer from the present investment the sum of ?zuu,uuu or tne emergency reserve fund (an accumulation which has been set aside for extraordinary news events) to the purchase of liberty loan bonds. COMMISSION CAN ENFORCE RUUNGS WASHINGTON, May 24. The bill empowering the interstate commerce commission to deal with the freight car shortage by enforcing its own rules and regulations was approved today by the House in the form accepted by the Senate. It became a law with the president's signature. ENTERTAIN OHIO UNIT NEW YORK, May 24. Numbering among its members, B. H. Putnam, sixth lineal descendant of General Israel Putnam of Revolutionary fame, an Ohio ambulance unit enroute to France is being entertained today by the Ohio Society of New York. Twenty-three students of Marietta College and Miami University compose the unit -

413 BRITISH LIVES LOST TRANSPORT IS SUNK; ZEPPELINS RAID ENGLAND

Submarine Torpedoed the Transylvania, Former Anchor Line Vessel, in Mediterranean on May 4 Little Damage Results From Zepplins Which Dropped Bombs From Behind Clouds in Rural Districts.

(By Associated Press) The Zeppelin and the submarine figure most prominently in the war news of the day with a raid by airships on the English east counties announced and the sinking of the 14,000-ton British transport Transylvania, officially reported. The submarine did its deadliest work in many weeks in the torpedoing of the Transylvania in the Mediterranean on May 4, 4 IS lives being lost. With the exception of less than a dozen of the ship's complement all those lost were army men and officers, twenty-nine of the latter perishing. The Transylvan ia was a former Anchor liner with ac commodations for 2,450 passengers. Raid Begins Before Midnight. The Zeppelin raid began shortly before midnight and, like other raids, since the British defensive measures were perfected seemed to have been a rather abortive affair. Feur airships penetrated inland above thick rain clouds, which handicapped the raiders and the British defensive fore-, es alike. Tho Zeppelins had little success in locating their positions and the bombs they dropped fell in country districts, the report indicating that the damage caused was slight. The Zeppelins got away from the pursuing aeroplanes during the thick weather. Last Visit Since March 17 " The last previous visit of Zeppelins to England was on March 17, when twenty-seven bombs were reported Seven French Orphans Adopted in Richmond Seven fatherless children In France have been adopted in Richmond. These children are in Department Gard, a county near the Mediterranean 'sea. Members of the D. A. R. have adopted a little girl, the high school has adopted one child and the Junior Palladium readers one. Individuals whose names are withheld, are supporting four. ' ; Names pf a number of children can still be had: ' Jt is not necessary that every one adopt a child, but an urgent appeal is made for money in any amounts for the cause. Mrs. William Dudley Foulke is treasurer, and will receive sumrcriptlons. A. D. Gayle, of the First National bank, has opened up a treasurer's account for this purpose and will also receive donations. RED GROSS COUNCIL BEGINS CAMPAIGN WASHINGTON, May 24. The new Red Cross war council, headed by Henry P. Davison, began its first confer ence here today making plans for the $100,000,000 war relief fund. Repre sentatives of more than forty cities were present. The hundred-million-dollar fund, under Chairman Davison's plan, is to be used not only for Red Cross relief for Americans, but also , for the destitute in the foreign war zones, whatever their nationality. TERRE HAUTE BIDS FOR CAMP SITES TERRE HAUTE, Ind., May 24 The army board which is inspecting sites offered by various cities of the central west for the location of army training camps, headed by CoL E. M. Lewis, was in this city today for an inspection trip to proposed sites. The members will be guests at a banquet tonight No Persons Exempt From Registration WASHINGTON, May 24. Emphasis isl aid by Provost Marshal General Crowder on the fact that no man within the prescribed age limit except those already in the regular army or navy, the national guard, in federal service or the reserve divisions of the naval service are excused from regisregistration for military service. Even convicts and alien enemies are required to register" says a statement issued today, adding, however, that those liable should not confuse registration with actual draftign for service in the army. , SOUTHERN CHURCH VOTES TO CONFER BIRMINGHAM. Ala.. May 24. The general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States (Southern Presbyterian) decided today by a vote of 142 to 40 in favor of appointing a committee to confer with a like committee from the northern branch of the church on the question of union. PROBE BANK'S BOOKS CHICAGO, May 24. Investigation of the books of the two Auburn state banks, whose doors were closed yesterday, has disclosed, according to a report made today by H. T. Ellis, bank examiner, that only a small part of approximately $700,000 in deposits is represented by negotiable securities.

dropped In rural districts. The Zepplin L-22 was apparently approaching the English coast May 14 when it was attacked by British forces and destroyed. Military operations in France are in one of their periodic stages of comparative quietude. The French front is the liveliest, the Germans re-acting there after the recent French success. A counter-attack 'on the Vauclerc plateau last night was repulsed immdiately with heavy losses to the Germans. The Pari3 war office announces that so far in May, 8,600 unwounded Germans have been captured in the field of the French offensive between Soissons and Auberine.

HARVEY WILSON IS DEAD AFTER SHORT ILLNESS Harvey T. Wilson, of the Wilson, Pohlmeyer, and Downing firm, one of Richmond's most prominent business men, died this morning at Reid hospital of pneumoniaMr. Wilson has been ill only a very short time, but his condition has been serious from the first. Wilson, for many years has been active in Y. M. C. A. work. During the last winter, he was responsible for the shop meetings that were held each day. He was a member of the East Main Street Friends' church, and was active in all lines of church work, and held the office of elder. Mr. Wilson, while only a young man is known throughout, as & servant of men. He has spent his entire life in working and serving people. In business, at home, or in the church, he has always proved himself exceedingly capable. Mr. Wilson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Folger P. Wilson. He was thirty-five years old. He is survived bv his wife, Ruth, and one son, Edwin, and a brother, Isaac Wilson. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at East Main Street Friends church. Friends may call at the undertaker's parlor, any time after tomorrow noon. PARIS CHEERS NOTED JOFFRE PARIS, May 24. Enormous crowds, cheering tumultuously, welcomed the French mission to the United States on its arrival here from America. Premier Ribot, Minister of the Interior Malvy and other members of the cabinet were at the station to welcome the envoys. "Why this is like New York," said Marshal Joffre as the automobiles which conveyed the members of the mission from the station were halted on account of the density of the cheering crowds. V. S. Awaits Word, Says Vice-President CLEVELAND, O.. May 24. Vicepresident Thomas R. Marshall here today to attend the Iftieth anniversary celebration of the Scottish Masons of the Northern Jurisdiction Valley of Cleveland, declared America is well prepared now to get into the war. "All we are waiting for is the final word to go. Then watch us," the vicepresident said. "When we get forcibly into th fight," he continued, "we shall stav in it until at the conference of nations, there shall be written a guarantee that the right of every people on earth to manage and control others shall be gone forever and we are assured posterity shall not have to suffer from German power as we have suffered." Canvassers Report Splendid Donations Canvassers reported $607.75 in subscriptions at the Y. M. C. A. luncheon this noon. Reports were encouraglnc The total is $1,903. A special committee composed of Fred Bates, L. S. Bowman and Howard Dill reported some large contributions. They .are making a special canvass. Reports from the counties in this district are splendid. Madison county has already raised its share, and Tipton county has gone past its goaL "BEAN BALL" DOOMED CHICAGO, Mar 24. The dangerous and "highly unsportsmanlike bean ball" was legislated out of existence today by the national commission. It is a ball thrown directly , at the batsman's head to shake bis nerren. Pitchers proven guilty will bo expelled froto the organized gam.