Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 167, 26 May 1917 — Page 1

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CALLS WARD MEETINGS TO ELECT MEN AS DELEGATES

Bossert Sets June 4 Preliminary Meetings District Convention Rushville, June 8. for to at ROBBINS IS POPULAR CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind.. May 20. At a meeting held her today or the Republican chairmen of the eight countteB of the Sixth Indiana congressional district, and District Chairman Walter BoKsert, it was decided that the oonvention to nominate a Republican congressional candidate would be held at Uushville, Friday. June 8. District Chairman Bossert also announced, following the conference. that ward and township meetings, for the purpose of electing delegates and alternates to the convention, would be held in every county, Monday evening, June 4. Attend Cambridge Meeting. Several Richmond men interested In the candidacy of Byram C. Robbins, well known Richmond attorney for the Republican congressional nomination, attended the meeting of the county chairman here today and were greatly pleased over the reception of his can didacy. Party leaders who attended the meeting expressed the opinion that Robbins would be a very satisfactory candidate and it was the general opinion that Wayne county was entitled to select the nominee. Fon Riggs, chairman of Rush county, definitely announced at the meeting here that Rush county Republicans recognized Wayne county's priority to the congressional nomination and Btated that the Rush county delegation to the district convention would support any candidate who would receive the united support of the Wayne county delegation. Henry county party leaders made similar declarations. More than Enough Votes. This means that if Wayne county casts its thirty-one votes for Robbins he will receive twenty-two votes, from the Henry county delegation and twelve votes from the Rush county delegation, a total of sixty-five rotes, or five more than' necessary to nominate. . District Chairman Walter Bossert, Fon Riggs and other party leaders forcibly expressed their opposition to the plan proposed by the Republican national committee of flooding the sixth district with "spellbinders" prior to the special election. "This country is at war now, and there are no political issues to be discussed," Baid Mr. Riggs. "Let the Republican congressional candidate get around the district, meet the people, cut out all other political fireworks. Our people are too busy to attend political meetings." KANSAS STORM BROUGHT DEATH TO 25 PERSONS WICHITA, Kas.. May 26. South Central Kansas today is recovering from the ravages of a spring tornado which late yesterday tore a jagged path through two counties and killed thirty persons. Andale, a village of less than 300 Inhabitants, was the chief sufferer with sixteen Identified dead. The country district to the northeast, near Sedgwick, reported nine fatalities while two dead were identified near Newton, still to the northeast. Conflicting reports are being received regarding unidentified dead. More than a half hundred persons have been injured. The twister arose in the southwest and swooped down upon Andale with a suddenness that prevented any organized escape. With the small end of the funnel-shaped maBS of whirling debris slashing a path from a quarter to a half mile in width residences and business buildings of the town were reduced to splinters with the accompanying loss of human life. Booming on as suddenly as it came, the tornado swept through what is known as one of the rich district farming districts of the state, levelling standing grain and farm houses standing in its path. More Names Added to Red Cross Roll During the last week the following names have been added to the membership of the local Red Cross society: Elizabeth Wallace, Ida Milton. Elizabeth M. Townsend, Mrs. Alice Townsend, Nelle Doyle, James P. Dillon, Mrs. Robert W. Phillips, Mr. Robert W. Phillips. Marie H. Dillon, Mrs. B. F. Drischel, C. D. Slifer, Mrs. Oliver Nusbaum, Miss Mildred Nusbaum, Oscar Johnston, Mary Peffly, Elizabeth M. Williams, Sara J. Williams, Edward D. McNally. HOLD SHERRY FUNERAL HAGERSTOWN, Ind., May 26. Funeral services for Mrs. Laurence Sherry were held at the Church of :be Brethren Thursday. Burial was jiade in the nearby cemetery.

REJECTS PROPOSAL

FOR HOME RULE John Redmond, leader of the Irish Nationalists in the House of Commons, who, according to dispatches from London, has rejected the Lloyd George proposal for Home Rule for Ireland, but accepted the proposal for the Immediate calling of a convention to decide on a government for Ireland. It is expected that all Irish parties will agree to the convention. Liberty Bond Badge Sign of Engagement CHICAGO. May 26. The diamond solitaire that customarily has accompanied the announcement of an engagement may lose its status during the war, if the example of a young Chicago couple is followed. The young woman wore no ring when she announced her approaching wedding to a number of young friends yesterday but in the lace of her waist was a little gold button indicating that she was the owner of a liberty bond. "My fiance couldn't afford both a ring and a bond," she said, "and so we decided that the button should announce our engagement." PRICE WILL FILED; DIVIDES PROPERTY VALUED AT $50,000 The four children of Charles T. Price benefited neraly equally under terms of his will filed yesterday, disposing of an estate of $50,009. ' - Each of the children. Misses Abbie and Carrie, Eugene and Edward, was given a residence on North Thirteenth street of nearly equal value. The two daughters were given the home at 19 North Thirteenth street with the furniture to be their joint home until one marries, when it shall be sold and the proceeds divided equally between thrn. Miss Abbie was given stock in the Second Na tional bank and the Seidel Buggy company. To Miss Carrie went stock in the Wayne Ice company and Richmond Athletic association. The two sons inherited the confectionery business and the building occupied by the store is given to all the children equally. One hundred dollars each is given to three grandchildren, Paul, Rudolph and Marguerite Price. The estate consisted chiefly of real estate, the value of the realty being estimated at $40,000. U-Boat in Running Fight With Craft NEW YORK, May 26. A running battle with a submarine during which the U-boat fired one torpedo and more than a dozen shells, some of the latter striking the vessel, was reported here today by an Italian steamship arriving from a Mediterranean port. The submarine came up to attack on May 3 near the island of Sardinia and despite a return fire from the steamship it followed its intended victim for more than an hour. No damage of any consequence occurred to the ship and so far as known the submarine was not hit, the officers said. COUNTY POSTPONES ACTION ON PAVING OF NATIONAL ROAD Bids were opened this morning by the county commission for paving a stretch of the National Highway between Centerville and the Jackson park road, two and one-half miles. Two bids were presented. One by T. J. Connell for $47,495; the other by C. M. Kirkpatrick was for $43,800. The estimated cost of the work was $48, 185 Action on the bids was postponed until Monday, June 4, because the commissioners wished to show honor to Perry J. Freeman. Mr. Freeman was the father of Gath Freeman, coun ty attorney. The contract may be let then hut it is doubtful if the work will be done this year. , County Auditor Bowman says this is the most expensive stretch of highway along the National Road in Wayne county. GRAND JURY INACTIVE The grand jury recessed yesterday until next Thursday to give the state board of accounts and its engineers more time to marshal evidence in the alleged bridge fraud cases.

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G. 0. P. DEFEAT MEANS LOSS OF HOUSE CONTROL

County Auditor Bowman, who is Republican County Chairman, says the county organization will keep "hands off" the pre-convention fight for the G. O. P. congressional nomination. "It Is no function of the county organization to work for the success of any condidate for the nomination nor to take cognizance of any differences in party ranks," he said. "The people will have to choose the Republican nominee through the convention. Then the county organization will be pledged to support the nominee. I want the organization to go through this pre-convention controversy so clean that it will not be handicapped in support of any candidate." . Bowman Attends Meeting Bowman attended the state committee meeting in Indianapolis yesterday and there he had the importance of the Sixth District contest impressed upon him by leaders from all over the state He believes that a determined fight will be made by both the Republican and Democratic national organiza tions to win this district. "A Democratic victory in this district not only would give that party a plurality of one in the lower house, but it would be regarded in some quarters as an unqualified endorse ment of the administration, while a Republican victory would keep the status of the house as at present, a tie with each party mustering 214 representatives. Speakers of national reputation will be sent through this district by both parties, in the chairman's opinion. GERMAN SPIES KNEW OF MOVE BY U, S. SHIPS WASHINGTON, May 26. Admiral Sims' report from London that Germany by some means learned that American destroyers were bound for European waters, at least four days before they reached Queenstown, strengthened today the government's determination to search out spies and close channels of military information which apparently still exist between the United States land Germany. That the Queenstown harhpr entrance was strewn by submarines with mines Intended for the American ships was considered .by officials as proof that the German information concerning the departure and destination of the boats was accurate. The seriousness of the disclosure was not greatly ameliorated by the fact that the German plan -was -discovered in time and the destroyers saved. Valets and Flunkies Cause Labor Shortage WASHINGTON, May 26. Waste of labor through irregular employment and maintenance of large numbers of valets and flunkies are responsible for the present apparent labor shortage, Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, de clared in a statement today. He recommended that instead of length ening working hours to meet govern ment war demands, employers take greater care to provide steady em ployment, and wealthy persons reduce their corps of servants. FURTHER PROGRESS MADE BY FRENCH PARIS, May 26. Further progress was made by the French on the Champagne front during the night. Two German counter-attacks were repulsed and 120 prisoners taken, according to the official statement issued by the war office this morning. SIXTY DELEGATES ATTEND SESSIONS OF C. E. UNION About sixty delegates from all parts of the state are attending the annual convention of the Indiana Yearly Meeting of Christian Endeavor Union which is in session at the West Richmond Friends church. Registration opened the session yesterday afternoon. The Rev. Charles Woodman, pastor of the West Richmond Friends' church, gave a talk last night on "The Life that Counts." Donald Smith, or Wabash, talked this morning on "Church Activity." An open rorum meeting followed in which every one present took part. This afternoon was devoted to the junior department. Tonight at eight o'clock a paper bag picnic will be held in the church. Sessions will be held tomorrow. HOWARD MARMON ENTERS SERVICE A former Richmond boy, Howard C. Marmon, of the Indianapolis factories of the Nordyke-Marmon Automobile Company, has been named head of the research board which will work on the improvement of the' United States aerial service. Mr. Marmon, who has left for Washington in response to his government's call, is the nephew of Charles Carpenter, a Richmond miller. Mr. Marmon was born in Richmond but moved to Inditnapolis with the establishment there f tVtA X-rtT-lr ,-,,.,,.

More Freedom Given in Censor Section

of New Compromise WASHINGTON, May 26. A new compromise provision for newspaper censorship was agreed upon today Dy the 'conferees on the espionage bilL They regarded it as greatly modifying the one agreed upon yesterday. The new draft proposes that the congress shall prohibit publication of military information but not that regarding "equipment of the armed forces, and instead of authorizing the president to make censorship rules and regulations confers upon him merely the power to permit publication of matter,- prohibited by the section." G.O. P. TO SEND NOTED SPEAKERS INTO CAMPAIGN WASHINGTON, May 26 Republican leaders in Congress will see that a battery of speakers of national reputation is drafted for the special campaign that is to be waged In the Sixth Indiana District to select a successor to Representative D. W. Comstock. Senator Watson, who resides in that district, said today that he will go on the stump in behalf of the Republican nominee if the war tax bill is disposed of by that time and other matters here are not too pressing. Watson said that personally he is opposed to a nonpartisan selection of a member of Congress, as has been suggested in certain quarters Center on a Republican "If the Democrats really favor taking politics out of the equation they ought to acqueisce in the election of a Republican," said Watson. "The people of the district declared by their votes last fall that they wanted a Republican to represent them for two years, and it would be a manifes tation of real nonpartisanship for all parties to agree that the will of the people should be carried out and a Republican named to succeed Judge Comstock." On the quiet, there is a good deal of skirmishing around to find an issue in this district contest. The war re enue bill might be made an issue, but the fact that all of the Indiana Repub Mean members except two voted for it deprives the Republicans of that campaign ammunition. The Republicans, of course, cannot attack the administration for its war policy, and there is no disposition to do that. It is probable that the speakers who will go out from Washington , to the Hoosier district will be prepared to fall back on the tariff and will point out how the Underwood bill failed to raise revenue, and how it is necessary in the absence of revenue from the customs houses, to make enormous levies of special taxes on the people AUSTRIAN CRISIS TO PASS QUICKLY AMSTERDAM, May 26. After an audience with Emperor Charles, Count Apponyi told a reporter for the Neue Freie Presse that the emperor merely wished for information and had asked several questions which showed that he was well informed .in regard to conditions. Count Apponyi said that no one had been designated as Count Tisza's successor but he believed the crisis would be a short one. "If the emperor," he added, "calls on Archduke Joseph to form a cabinet, his mission will meet with success." Pan-Germans Turn Against Chancellor COPENHAGEN, (via London), May 26. The Pan-Germans have settled down to a steady summer offensive against chancellor Von Bethmann-Hol-lwes. The plan of campaign, as disclosed by the German papers, includes a day by day appeal to Field Marshal Von Hlndenburg, through telegrams of greetings from local meetings of the Pan-German league to induce him to come out openly for the Pan-German scheme of annexations and against the Bethmann-Hollweg peace program. The chancellor's opponents are con fident that if they can array Von Hindenburg against Von Bethmann the fate of the premier is sealed. 544 French Captured Says Berlin Report BERLIN, (via London,) May 26 The Germans yesterday improved their positions on the Chemin-Des-Dames on the Aisne front, taking 544 French prisoners, says the official statement issued today by the German army headquarters staff. RED CROSS HAS SALE Members of the local branch of Red Cross society are conducting a mar ket in the east window of the Starr Piano company. Home made dainties of all sorts have been donated by women. At noon $50 had been taken in. The market will be open this evening. All receipts will go to the society. FESTIVAL REPORT GIVEN IN JUNIOR A report of the closing numbers of the annual Music Festival at the Coliseum JYiday afternoon and evening will be found on the first page of the Junior Palladium, Included with tonight's issue.

DECIDE ON JUNE 8 FOR CONVENTION TO SELECT CANDIDATE

CAMBRIDGE CITY. Ind., May 26 The Republican convention to nominate a candidate to succeed the late Daniel W. Comstock, congressman from the Sixth Indiana district, will be held June 8, at Rushville. Announcement to that effect was made today by Walter F. Bossert, chairman of the Sixth district Republican committee. Allies9 Food Rules Studied by Hoover For Adoption Here WASHINGTON, May 26 Food regulations of the allies which probably will furnish the basis for somewat similar rules in the United States are being assembled by the government. American regulations probably will be less stringent, but this is not deterring Herbert C. Hoover, selected for food administrator, and other officials, from giving careful study to the codes of other warring countries. Here are some of the more striking British regulations: For public meals the allowance of meat is based on an average of five ounces for each luncheon and dinner, and two ounces for each breaktast served on non-meatless days. Tuesdays are meatless days in Lon don, and Wednesdays elsewhere in the kingdom. Potatoes must not be served except on meatless days and Fridays. The making of any light fancy pas tries, muffins, crumpets, fancy tea cakes and other light articles of food Is prohibited. No ornamental cake or buns may be made. Sale of bread, unless 12 hours old is prohibited. All bread must be sold by weight and all loaves must be one pound or an even number of pounds. MARINE MINISTRY DESCRIBES BATTLE WITH ENEMY SHIPS PARIS, May 26 The ministry of marine has issued the following statement in regard to the naval engagement between French and German destroyers off the coast of Flanders on May 20: : "According to a fuller report of the engagement on May 20 off Flanders, Bank, the enemy, superior in force to the French flotilla, opened fire first, but seeing the French torpedo boats bearing down upon him with the intention of boarding, he retired at high speed toward his base. The gunfiring lasted for about a quarter of an hour. Lieut. Bijot, commanding the Bouelier, and the navigating officer were killed. Ensign Peyronnet, although wounded in six places, one wound being serious, took over command during the end of the action and brought the ship back to Dunkirk." Miss O'Brien Hurt in Auto Accident ' Miss Marie O'Brien, 218 North Eigh teenth street, was injured slightly when In an automobile accident in Dayton Thursday night. She was riding In the O'Brien auto mobile when it was struck by an internrban car at First and St. Clair streets. She sustained an injury to her back. She was taken to St. Elizabeth hos pital in Dayton. The O'Briens had been to Lima, Ohio, to attend the wedding of their son George, to Miss Manier. They went from Lima to Dayton to see another daughter, Miss Frances. GERMAN RAIDER ELUDES BRITISH PORT OFFICIALS SAN FRANCISCO. May 26. Arch deacon B. Potter, of the Church of England who is in charge of the provinces of Syria and Cyprus, with headquarters at Jerusalem, is here to day on his way to London, having ar rived by way of the Orient. He said that a few weeks ago a German raider' came into Cape Town, flying the Swedish flag, managed to pass the rigid inspection of the British officials and was provisioned and coaled. r p Do Yom-r-'l Join the Bit Now jJ Red Crow WEATHER FORECAST For Indiana by United States Weather Bureau Rain tonight. Warmer except extreme southwest portion. Sunday partly cloudy in south. Rain north portion. Cooler. Temperature Today. Noon ...66 Yesterday. Maximum 65 Minimum .39 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Showers late this afternoon or to night Possibly showers Sunday. Warmer tonight. Colder Sunday afternoon and evening. General .Conditions The western storm which arrived - this morning caused general strong southwest winds and warmer weather with gen eral rains are over the Mississippi valley. . Tornadoes In parts of Kansas. Another cool wave is moving south eastward from- Western Canada and is expected to arrive sometime Sun-

76 KILLED AND 174 INJURED IN AIR RAID OVER ENGLAND; , BRITISH WING THREE PLANES

(By Associated Press) England has been subjected to another German air raid which cost the lives of seventy-six persons and caused Injury to 174 others. The attack took place early last evening over southeastern England. About sixteen air craft took part in it apparently centering upon one town, which the official report does not name, causing many casualties damage to houses and shops. The raiders evidently made good their escape from the English main land but were intercepted in the channel and off the Belgian coast by British aeroplanes where three planes of the raiders were shot down. Sixty of the killed and sixty-two of the injured were women or children. German Attacks Fail. On the front in northern France the Germans are making desperate efforts to oust the French from the vantage MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM ISSUED BY COMMITTEE Order of exercises Memorial Day afternoon at the Coliseum were announced today by Lawrence A. Handley, chairman of the program committee. The program, Including an address by Senator Watson, is as follows: John L. Rupe, chairman. Music Richmond City Band. Invocation Rev. F. A. Dressel. "Star Spangled Banner" Mrs. Emma Hadley. G. A. R. Ritual Service Sol. Meredith Post. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Music Richmond City Band. Address Senator James E. Watson. Tribute to Unknown Dead The Children. Benediction. Tap. Chairman Handler announced tnriav that all persons wishing to contribute nowers ror decorations should leave them at the Coliseum early next Wednesday, morning. . He Issued the following statement: "The executive committee requests, owing to the fact that flowers will be very scarce, that citizens In general refrain from decorating the family lots until flowers have been provided for the graves of the men for whom the day originated. 'Tt is a rather sad snectacle to Innk around after the work of decorating is aone ana see tne ramiiy plots covered with the choicest blossoms and here and there a soldier's Brave. dtsMnguished by the marker and the flag, but with a little, measly sprig of flags or orange blossoms." Drop Bombs on Dover BERLIN, (via London). May 26 German air squardrons yesterday dropped bombs on Dover and Folkestone, says the announcement issued today by the German war department. CALL TRADES CONFERENCE COPENHAGEN, (via London), May 26. The Vorwaerts announces that the central committee of the International Trades Union organization at Amsterdam has summoned an International congress for June 8 at Stockholm. HONOR RICHMOND MAN. J. R. Cook, of Richmond, was elected Junior Vice Commander of the Indiana Spanish War Veterans Department yesterday at the annual encampment in Culver. Next years encampment goes to Marion. DAVIS TO EXPOSE MEMBERS Rev. Elmer E. Davis, pastor of Second Presbyterian church, will attempt to diagnose the ills besetting his congregation in a sermon tomorrow morning on "WTio Did Hinder You?" He will discuss the causes which prevent church members being 100 per cent, church members.

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points they have gained recently north of Cbemin-Des Dames and in the Craonne region. The French are standing fast, however. An Incident of their holding power was given last night when they maintained intact their salient positions east and west of Cerny. In the Champagne tha French themselves were successful aggressors in enlarging their positions on both sides of Mont Carnillet and taking 120 prisoners.

PATRONS OF SCHOOL MAY FORCE BOARD TO BUILD ADDITION Residents of the Earlham Heights school district, west of Richmond, are threatening to stir up a row over the action of the Wayne Township Advisory Board last night in postponing indefinitely plans for enlarging their school. It is understood that the Earlham Heights folks are planning to bring action to force the Advisory Board to let a contract for enlarging their school. If they do and County Superintendent Williams approves their stand, the court probably will mandate the Board to proceed with the improvements. A score of taxpayers from the suburb conferred with the Advisory Board Thursday night and urged the immediate enlargement of the building. Board Rejects All Bids Last night the board voted to reject all bids for the work and postpone consideration of the project indefinitely. Charles Ewbanks, president of the board, voted to proceed with the work but Secretary Jesse Bailey and E. H. Sterman opposed action. Bids were opened Tuesday by the board. Four Richmond firms presented bids for adding two rooms to tha school building, doubling its capacity, and remodeling it. All of the bids were regraded as being too high by the board. At present, because of the overcrowded condition of the school, there are 17 pupils from this district in Garfield school, in Richmond, at a cost to the township of $800 for the year. Township ' Trustee . Edgerton says that next year, this number probably will be increased to 25, with a corresponding increase in cost to the township. ; Agitation for a remodeled and enlarged building was started last year and a petition with 90 signatures was presented praying for the improvement. Samuel Austin has been one of the prime movers in the agitation. 3,500 Men Taken By Italian Smash 1 ROME. May 26, The Italians have captured 3,500 more prisoners on the Carso, the war office announces. Heavy fighting continues. The Italians made important progress in the coastal regions in the direction of Triest. They carried trenches from the mouth of the Tinova river on the Gulf of Triest to a point east of Jamiano, and also the heights between Floanear and Medeavxa. German Farm Fires Due to Dry Spell COPENHAGEN, May 26. The German papers daily contain long lists of farm fires, for which the protracted dry weather ii northern Germany 1b partly respcib!e. The military authorities, under martial law, are taking 6tringent measures to prevent the starting of fires through carelessness or intent. JEWELRY WORKERS STRIKE PARIS, May 26. Encouraged by the successful strikes of women In other trades the women jewelry workers quit work yesterday afternoon. The new recruits to the striking ranks number one thousand. ft-'

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