Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 285, 11 October 1917 — Page 1

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FERD SCHUPP EVENS SERIES BY BLANKING SOXJTOO Giant Pitcher Stages Comeback and New Yorkers Take Fourth Game of Big Classic Faber Hurls Good Game, Too.

KAUFF GETS 2 POLO GROUNDS. N. Y-, Oct .11 Perd Schupp pulled a come-back today and the Giants evened the series witn the White Sox. 5 to 0. Benny Kauff hit his batting stride and poled two home runs. The Giants put up a smart fielding practice, scraping grounders out of the turf and whipping the ball around in lively fashion. Christy Mathewson, the Giants old pitcher, came In for a warm welcome as he made his way thaough the grandstand. Red Faber warmed up for Chicago, while Schupp got into condition for New York. ; Before the play the Giants assembled at second base and each, with a flag of the allies of the United States marched toward the plate while the band played "My Country "lis of Thee." FIRST INNING CHICAGO The Giant supporters arose en masse and gave vent to prolonged cheers as the Giants ran out on to the field. The crowd was not as large as In yesterday's game and there were many vacant spots in the outfield bleachers as John Collins walked to the plate for the Sox. Zimmerman took John Collins grounder and threw him out. McMullin's grounder bounced off Zimmerman's glove for a hit Eddie Collins fanned, a wide curve fooling him for the third strike. Herzog threw out Jackson at first. No runs, one hit, no errors. NEW YORK Burns drove a high fly which Felsch took after a short run. Eddie Collins made a nice play on Herzog's hopper and got his man at first McMullin got Kauff's bounder and nailed his mat at first No runs, no hits, no errors. ' SECOND -INNING . CHICAGO Fletcher took Felsch's hot grasser and threw him out Schupp 1'sd plenty of speed and kept the ball rw. Schupp tossed out GandlL Weavf fished for Schupp's high curves and v s n strike-out victim. X runs, no hits, no errors. NEW YORK Eddie Collins threw rvt Zimmerman. McMullin threw out Fletcher. Faber threw out Robertson at first. No runs, no hits, no errors. THIRD INNING CHICAGO Schalk singled 'sharply to left field. Faber popped to Schupp. trying to bunt John Collins fanned, ( rnissinsr a drop ball for the third strike,

McMullin also struck out The crowd j Giants' bencn. "oer " "u,. cheered Schupp to the echo. I ertson and Fletcher held third HolKe No runs, one hit. no errors. kas hit by a pitched ball, letcher NEW YORK Holke struck out, but i scored when Eddie Collins threw out Schalk had to throw him out at first Rariden at first. Holke going to secRariden DODDed to McMullin. who had ; ond on the play. Weaver threw out

to run toward the stand to take the ball. Schupp beat up the air and went back to pitching. No runs, no hits, no errors. FOURTH INNING CHlCArtO Eddie roiUns ent a dnn - ble past third. Jackson lofted to Her - zcg. Eddie Collins was picked off by Schupp, the play being Schupp to Herzog to Zimmerman. Felsch struck out

Reichstag in "Wildest Excitement" Over Mutinies in German Navy

ROTTERDAM, Oct. 11. The statements of Vice Admiral Von Capelle, the German minister of Marine, have turned the Reichstag into a theatre of the wildest excitement says the Vorwaerts, discussing the exposure of mutinies within the German navy. The socialist newspaper adds that there is no shadow of proof that any deputies were guilty of illegal action in connection with the mutiny. The Vossische Zeitung describes the attack on the Independent Socialists as a deplorable and illegal trick on the part of the government The Tageblatt contends that if the Reichstag believes that the Independent Socialists are guilty, they must be handed over tp the court The Koeinische Zeitung expresses surprise that the government "When it had such strong

Farmers Exempted From President's Move to

WASHINGTON. Oct 11. Government control of foodstuffs is extended to take in virtually all the essential articles of diet by a proclamation issued last night by President Wilson directing the food administration to license after Nov. 1, the manufacture, storage, importation and distribution of some twenty prime commodities. Many small dealers are exempted, as are farmers, who were especially excepted In the food control law. The move was forecast In a statement last night by the food administration declaring it was necessary to prevent unreasonable profits and to stop boarding and speculation. After quoting the food control act, under which the action is taken, the president's proclamation says: "It is essential, in order to carry into effect the purposes of said act, to license the

Bishop of Salt Lake

is Asked to Resign Through War Stand SALT LAKE CITY. Utah,' Oct. 11. Right Rev. Paul Jones, bishop of Salt Lake Diocese of the Episcopal church has been asked to resign his position. The demand was made by his council of advisers, the vestrymen of St. Paul' church, and the dean, wardens and vestrymen of St. Mark's Cathedral parish last night In their conviction Bishop Jones had, forfeited his right to be leader of the diocese by his alleged unpatriotic attitude and his membership in associations not In sympathy with the national struggle for human rights and democracy, the vestrymen at two meetings went on record unanimously condemning him for the stand he has taken toward the government of the United States. and the stands were In an uproar. No runs, one hit no errors. NEW YORK The crowd booed Eddie Collins as he went to the field. Eddie Collins tossed out Herzog at the initial bag. Kauff drove a long hit to the fence for a home run. It was his first hit of the series and the first hit of the game off Faber. Eddie Collins threw out Zimmerman. Kauff got a great hand as he trotted out to cen ter field. One run, one hit, no errors FIFTH INNING CHICAGO Gandll singled past Fletcher. Weaver hit into a double play, Herzog to Fletcher to Holke, Schalk singled over second after the count was 3 and 2. It was Schalk's second hit Schupp tossed out Faber. No runs, two hits, no errors. NEW YORK Fletcher singled sharply past Collins. McGraw came in and gave Robertson some instructions. Robertson bunted safely, Fletcher moving on to second. Holke also bunted safely and the bases were filled. On Holke's bunt Faber took the ball and started to throw to third, but no one was there. Rariden hit into a double play, Faber to Schalk to Gandil. Robertson moved on to third and Holke to second on the play.- Robertson scored on Schupp's single but Holke was thrown out "at the plate, Felsch to Schalk. One run, four hits, no errors. SIXTH INNING - CHICAGO John Collins shot a sin- j gle into left McMullin, fanned, ior the second time being fooled completely by a wide curve that broke over the inner corner of the plate. John Collins moved on to second. Rariden had him thrown out but Herzog dropped the ball and the runner was safe. Eddie Collins flew out to Burns,. ; Herzog threw out Jackson at first No runs, one hit one error. "V.4 tstrw YnnK-Burns got a hitpver second which Collins was only ableto uma uu-u. -.- " -- . to Gandil, Burns moving on w bowuu. Kauff filed to Felsch, Burns going to third on the throw-in. Eddie Collins threw out Zimmerman for the third time in the game. No runs, one hit, no errors. SEVENTH INNING CHICAGO Felsch struck out Fletcher threw out Gandll. Weaver popped to-Herzog. No- runs, no hits, no errors. NEW YORK Fletcher scratched a hit through McMullin. Fletcher went to third on a wild pitch, the ball bouncing nff Schalk's foot clear to ine Schupp. One run, one hit no errors. EIGHTH INNING CHICAGO Burns came over toward renter field and snared Schalk s drive. ' TMsbere batted in nlace of Faber. Ris- . berg flied to Robertson. John Collins ; singled into left center. McMullin j sent up a high fly to Herzog. No runs, one hit, no errors. proofs against . three persons suspected of treason, it did not ask the consent of the Reichstag to take legal measures. No Reichstag would have been able to refuse consent." The newspaper complains that the treatment of the affair in the Reichstag will be explained abroad to the disadvantage of Germany. AMSTERDAM, Oct. 11. Those guilty of complicity in the plot to paralyze the German navy through mutinies should be handled with iron severity, says the Reenlscve Westfalische Zeitung of Essen. It adds: "They are liable to the death penalty. Thank God, Liebknecht (the German socialist leader now in prison) was properly dealt with and in the present case there can only be similar action." importation, manufacture, storage and distribution of necessaries to the extent hereinafter specified. Under New Law "All persons, firms, corporations and associations engaged in the business either of (1) . operating cold storage warehouses (a cold storage warehouse for the purpose of this proclamation being defined as any place artificially or mechanically cooled to or below a temperature of forty-five degrees Fahrenheit In which food products are placed and held for thirty days or more); (2) operating elevators, warehouses or other places for storage of corn, oats, barley, beans, rice, cottonseed, cottonseed-meal, cottonseed cake or peanutmeal, or (3) importing, manufacturing, (including milling, mixing or packing) ; or distributing (includ

WAMCMNTY

IS FIFTH IN 01TY LOAN Wayne eounty is fifth in the state in subscriptions for , th second Issue of Liberty-bonds, according to reports received by Richmond bankers from the : state ; headquarters of the Liberty bond drive.. es?':v.. .The reports' include the sales on October 8 and only four counties in the state are -ahead of Wayne in subscriptions Wayne has subscribed 12.1 percent of its quota of $1,700,000, bas ing the quota on a $5,000,000,000 issue of bonds.- i ;T-;-:::Uv-. f Dearborn county leads with twentyfive per cent of its quota sold and Huntington : follows " with seventeen percent' Bartholomew is next with 12.9 percent and , Fayette next with 12.4 percent Wayne's is 12 1 percent i State's Sale Low. However reports . from the ninetytwo counties of the state show that the state's subscriptions-has been far below the . standard set in other patriotic moves. The entire state has subscribed! only 3 and four-tenths of its quota. 'While the people of -Richmond and Wayne , county are unusually generous in patrlotlcmoves, it remains that the selling of bonds in the city and county is below normal, despite the fact that the county is fifth so far in subscriptions.': Its up to the people to show whether they want the United States or Germany to win the war. - There's no reason why every person cannot buy a bond, bankers say, as all banks in the city are willing to sell them on the easy payment plan. Any denomination can be bought, the bonds to be turned over to the purchaser when the full amount, with accrued interest has been paid. Payments on the bonds may be made to suit the purchaser. NEW YORK Danforth, a left-hander, went into the box for the White Sox. The crowd was : now moving home as it now looked like a sure Giant victory. Burns fanned. Herzog pumped a single over .Weave's head. Zimmerman drove a long hit into right field for three bases. Herzog and Kauff scored on Kauffs home run wallop into the right field stand. It was Kauffs second home run of the day. Fletcher struck out but Schalk had to throw him? out at first." Zimmerman remained at third. Zimmerman tried to steal home, but Schalk tagged him as he" slid into the plate. Two runs, three hits, no errors. V NINTH INNING CHICAGO :Eddie Collins walked. Y W. v iL .i .iu... ins, two games ai ue troio uronnas. Zimnvermatt' threw out Jackson, Collins going to second. Eddie Collins stole third, no play being made for him. Felsch fouled to Zimmerman. Kauff took Gandil's fly. No runs, no hits, no errors. OFFICIAL BOX SCORE Chicago. AB. R. H. 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 .0 0 PO. 0 1 0 0 2 15 0 6 0 0 0 A. 0 2 6 0 1 0 1 3 4 0 1 J. Collins, rf.. 4 McMullin, 3b . . 4 E. Collins. 2b.. 3 Jackson, If ... 4 Felsch, cf . . . . . 4 Gandil, lb .... 4 Weaver, ss ... S Schalk, c ..... 3 Faber, p ...... 2 Rlsberg x 1 Danforth, p ... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total. .32 7 24 IS xBatted for Faber in eighth inning. New York. AB. R. H. PO. A. E. Burns, If ..... 4 ,- 0 1 2 0 0 Herzog, 2b .... 3 1 1 3 4 1 Kauff, cf ..... 4 2 2 1 0 0 Zimmerman, 3b 4 0 1 2 2 0 Fletcher, ss . . . 4 12 1 3 0 Robertson, rf . 3 1 1 10 0 Holke, lb 2 0 1 9 0 0 Rariden, c 3 0 0 7 0 0 Schupp, p ..... 3 0 1 13 0 Total...... ..30 5 10 27 12 1 Score R. H. E. Chicago 000 000 0000 7 0 New York ......000 110 12x 5 10 1 Summary. Two-base hit E. Collins. Three-base hit Zimmerman. Home runs Kauff, (2.) Sacrifice hit Herzog. Wild pitches Faber. . Hit by pitcher Holke. Struck out By Schupp, 7; by Faber 3; Danforth, 2. Bases on balls By Schupp, 1. Stolen bases E. Collins. Double plays Faber to Schalk to Gandil. Left on bases Chicago, 4; New York, 3. Earned runs New York, 5. Umpires Klem, Rigler, O'Loughlin, Fvans. Time of game 2tl0. ing buying or selling) any of the following commodities: "Wheat, wheat flour, rye or rye flour.'... "Barley or barley flour. ""Oats, oatmeal or rolled oats. "Corn, corn grits, cornmeal, hominy, corn flour, starch from corn, corn oil, corn sirup or glucose. "Rye or rye flour. "Dried beans, pea seed or dried peas. - -. "Cottonseed, cottonseed oil. cottonseed cake or cottonseed meal. "Peanut oil or peanut meal. "Soy, bean oil, soy bean meal, palm oil or copra oil. "Oleomargarine, lard or lard substitutes, oleo oils or cooking fats. Includes Milk and Butter "Milk," butter or cheese.

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Germans Desert When Trapped in Craters; Many of 'Em Young

WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES IN FLANDERS, Oct 10., (By The Associated Press.) The new system of front line defenses inaugurated by the Germans, who, instead of utilizing line trenches, organized nests of shell holes, proved a regular trap in the battle just ended. The German troops who occupied the craters without other shelter, when they found during the fighting that their officers were not with them, and not having immediate oversight deserted as soon as the French approached. The German officers meanwhile were sheltered in concrete pill boxes further to the rear. The correspondent spoke today with several prisoners, all of whom seemed to be in a terrible condition of fatigue. The officers declared their companies were reduced to a strength of only forty men, some of whom were mere boys of eighteen. The men said they were well provided with food while on the front .lines, but that in the interior of the country the privations were great The French troops today, despite the condition of the ground, made a further advance, straightening out their line toward the borders of Houtholst forest and taking additional batches of prisoners.

William Bayard Hale Denies Connection With Intriguing

NEW YORK. Oct. 11. Dr. William Bayard Hale made the following statement today at his home here in reference to the mention of his name in the dispatch from von Bernetorff: "Yes,. I know something of 'the American embargo conference.' Early in the year 1915 (more than two years before the United States entered the war) I was surprised by a visit of a gentleman from Chicago (I do not remember his name) who had seen an article or two of mine deprecating war. He asked me to make a speech in Chicago before an assembly of ladies and gentlemen who hoped to preserve peace and who, as I remembered, he thought would form an organization to promote further shipment of arms and ammunition frocn America. In Sympathy With Move. ; 1 expressed some sympathy with the idea but declined to go to Chicago to speak. A few month later I was astonished to find my name printed on the stationery, of 'The American Embargo Conference' as 'Chairman of the National Board.' "Consulting my letter files, I find that on December 7. 1916, I wrote to the executive aecretary of this organKidnaped Girl is Found in Ft. Wayne FORT WAYNE, Ind Oct 11. It developed today that Virginia Coller, age 16, the pretty New York settlement worker and daughter of a prominent Gotham merchant who was kidnaped by Frank O'Green, Chinaman, a year ago, is now the wife of Fred J; Rietdorf, muslcan. living at 2728 Fox avenue in this city. A world-wide search has been made for the girl, the father, it is claimed, having spent a fortune in an effort to find her. Bulgarians Prepare to Entertain "Willy AMSTERDAM, Oct 11. Extensive preparations are being made in Sofia, Bulgaria, to entertain the German emperor during his forthcoming visit there. It will be the emperor's first visit to Sofia and the burgomaster has Issued a proclamation. Inviting the population to participate in the reception. A dispatch from Amsterdam Wednesday said that German foreign secretary Von Kuehlmann would proceed at an early date ona visit to Vienna, Sofia and Constantinople. It was said that his mission has important political and peace significance. There have been no reports within the last few days that the German emperor was to go to Sofia, he having returned from Rumania only ten days ago. VON HOFFMANS WIN MUSKOGEE, Okla., Oct. 11. Bernard VonHoffman in the balloon St Louis, with his brother, Albert, fourteen years old, as aid, today was declared the winner of the ninth annual balloon race by officials of the Oklahoma Fair Association, under whose auspices the race was held. The Von Hoffman brothers landed yesterday at Ripley, Miss., 400 miles from here. "Condensed, powdered or evaporated milk. "Fresh, canned or cured beef, pork or mutton. "Poultry or eggs. "Fresh or frozen fish. "Fresh fruits or vegetables. "Canned peas, dried beans, tomatoes, corn, salmon or sardines. "Dried prunes, apples, peaches or raisins. "Sugar, syrups or molasses. ' "Excepting,- however, the following: Operators of all elevators or warehouses handling wheat or rye, and manufacturers of the derivative products of wheat or rye, who have already been licensed. "Importers, manufacturers and refiners of sugar and manufacturers of sirups and molasses; who have already been licensed. .

BIG GUNS HOLD OFF GERMANS

. (By Associated Press) Extremely bad weather on the Flanders front is limiting the activities of the belligerents. Notwithstanding the difficulties created by the turning of the battleground into a mud field, the allies have maintained themselves in the territory they gained in Tuesday's great drive. At only one point "has their hold slipped at all and that was in a particularly low sector along the British front below Poelcappelle, where as announced yesterday, their advanced posts were drawn in a little. While the work of consolidation and preparation for-the renewal of the offensive is proceeding, German counter-attacks are being held off by the entente guns. Last night the French had one of these attacks to deal with in the region of Draeisbank. The attack was broken up by the French Are. " Some attention Is being attracted by the persistence of the German efforts to regain ground on the French front in the Verdun region. The French are very near German territory northeast of Verdun and a forced weakening of the German lines there might well have a serious effect upon - the whole military situation. ization expressing surprise that they had used my name and asking them to withdraw it from their stationery. Some correspondence followed, as I glean from a hurried review of my let ter files, but the executive offices of the conference apologized for the un

warranted use of my name and with- board Thursday morning that Benjadrew it from their satlonerv. On my mln L- Moore, one of the "men sent

part I expressed sympathy with their movement so far as I was acquainted with it, but declined to associate myself with the organization. Took Place Two Years Ago. "These perfectly prpf and innocent events took place in tie closing months of the year 1915 two years ago. "I never saw Count Bernstorff and had never communicated with him either directly or indirectly until May 31, when, upon leaving for Europe I called, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel and spent probably two minutes and a half In receiving from him a perfunctory standardized letter such as is given to all newspaper correspondents If i he used my name as a reference for the embargo conference it must have been purely upon teat unauthorized litter head. FurtheTmonc;todx5tJ5erlin. ever 'mentioned this obscure organiza tion to me. -v - RAILROADERS TO ASK MORE PAY NEW YORK. Oct 11. Railroads operating east of Chicago and north of the Potomoc river have been notified by representatives of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors that a demand for an increase for wages for men in the passenger service will be presented to the roads on December 1. The demand to become effective January 1, 1918. '

COMMERCIAL CLUD SEVERS CONNECTION WITH BUREAU

The Commercial club Wednesday night severed connections with the Social Service Bureau. The announcement was made by President Lontz at a called meeting of the Social Service Bureau in the Commercial club rooms. President Lontz, said Thursday morning the club would rescind the action taken at a recent meeting of the the club that Secretary Albus call a meeting of the Social Service Bureau. Twenty persons attended the meeting Wednesday night. N. C. Heironimus, Sam Fred and L. H. Bunyan were made members of a committee by Chairman J. T. Giles for the purpose of discussing the future organization of the Social Service Bureau as October 1 closed the official year. Resignation is Cause. The meeting Wednesday evening was called on account of the resignation of Mr. Melpolder. The committee of three will appoint fourteen other persons to form a com

Control Food--All Articles Included

"Retailers whose gross sales of food commodities do not exceed $10,000 per annum. "Common carriers. "Farmers, gardeners, co-operative associations of farmers or. gardeners, including live stock farmers, and other persons with respect to the products of any. farm, garden or other land owned, leased or cultivated by them. "Fishermen whose business does not extend beyond primary consignment , "Those dealing in any of the above commodities on any exchange, board of trade or similar institution as defined by Sec. 13 of the act of Aug. 10, 1917, to the extent of their dealings on such exchange or board of trade. - "Millers of corn, oats, barley, wheat rye or rice operating only plants of a daily capacity of less than seventy-five barrels.

LAWYER TO GIVE INCOME TO NATION

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JOHN L. RUPE FIVE ARE HELD; FIVE ARE FREED Notices were sent Wednesday to ten men who had asked for discharge on account of dependents and whose cases had been considered by the local board. Five of the ten men were granted discharge and five held for service. Raymond J. Werner, Clarence E. Erbs, Silas A. Minner, Albert C. Jor dan and Miles L. Shute were certiled to the district board as being liable for military service, while Clifford A. Weisbrod, Howard Thornburgh, Leo C. Wilkemeyer, Edward W. Lantz and Clifford Peters were discharged. Information was received by the with the "101" had been discharged by camp officials on account of physical deficiency. According to Moore's father, from whom the board received its information, he had been ill during his entire stay at the camp, having been taken to the hospital on a stretcher when he left the train from Richmond. No official notice of Moore's discharge has been received. Make Sacrifice to Buy Bonds, Urges Cardinal Gibbons WASHINGTON Oct 11. SubscriptiojiS "should be made to the second liberty loanevea though personal sacrifices are Involved, Cardinal Gibbons today declared in a letter to the Maryland liberty loan committee. He had been invited to speak at a loan rally. "I regret that I cannot be with you on the occasion of the rally, for the second liberty loan, "Cardinal Gibbons wrote,, "but my mind and heart are with you and the other members of the committee in the. desire to be of practical assistance. "With the sincerest wishes for the loan's over-subscription, in order to be of some help to the government and to encourage others by example, I am subscribing to the extent of my limited means. I hope this and other manifestations of my indorsement of the loan will be of service to you in bringing to the minds of all our citizents, the vital Importance of their most sincere co-operation in subscribing to the loan, even though it requires personal sacrifice. mittee of twenty-five, which Includes the eleven former directors of the bureau, to discuss plans for the work of the bureau through the complete reorganization. The resignation of the entire board, including President Giles followed. Superintendent Giles was appointed temporary chairman of the meeting and Mrs. D. W. Dennis, secretary. Auditor L. S. Bowman proposed the resignation of the directors and this was indorsed by C. W. Jordan. Secretary Melpolder gave a history of the Social Service work since its organization in 1915. A financial report of the bureau was made by Charles W. Jordan showing it had a cash balance of $S9.55 and a note for $150 unpaid. Mr. Jordan asked that a detailed report be published. The bureau will remain in the hands of the former board and Melpolder will remain in office until October 20 or until the new board is appointed. "Canners of peas, dried beans, corn, tomatoes, salmon or sardines whose gross production does not exceed 5,000 cases pere annum. "Persons slaughtering, packing and distributing fresh, canned or cured beef, pork or mutton, whose gross sales of such commodities do not exceed $100,000 per annum; "Operators of poultry or egg packing plants whose gross sales do not exceed $50,000 per annum. "Manufacturers . of maple syrup, maple sugar and maple compound. "Glnners. buyers, agents, dealers or other handlers - of cotton seed who handle yearly, t between' Sept 1 and Aug.; 31, less than 150 tons of cotton seed.,', "Are hereby required to secure on or before Nov. 1,1917, a license, which license will be issued under such rules

RUPE PLEDGES HIS INCOME TO AID UNCLE SAM WIN WAR

Attorney Says He'll Give all He Can Scrape up to Buy Bonds Handley Also Talks at Masonic Meeting. EAT LIBERTY DINNER John L. Rupe, Richmond attorney, declared that he would spend his entire Income during the course of the war for the support of the government in a patriotic talk before more than 300 Masons of "the clly. held in the Masonic Temple Wednesday night Attorney Rupe urged tnat every person purchase Liberty bondsr aid thus lend their money to the government He said he would invest every cent he "could scrape together" in Liberty bonds. He pleaded for the whole-hearted support of everyone to the United States and said that he was not going to try to save a cent during the war. What he doesn't Invest in Liberty bonds he said he would give to the Red Cross society. Becomes Patriotic Rally. The meeting was the annual anniversary celebration of the past-masters of the lodge. Following the talk of Lawrence A. Handley, one of the pastmasters of the lodge, the meeting was turned Into one of the warmest patriotic meetings ever held in the city. A "Liberty Loan" dinner, consisting of ice cream and cake was served "instead of a large banquet as is customary on the past-master's night. The lodge will invest the difference in Liberty bonds All of the speakers pleaded for the support of the government and urged lodge members to give everything they could. "Your houses or your lots won't be worth anything if Germany is successful in this war," Attorney Rupe further said. .He was loudly cheered and a large American flag was carried around the room, and "America" sung. One of the members of the lodge said that he could "almost hear the shot and shell bursting" while the speakers talked. Mariatt Opens Meeting. It was the ninety-seventh annual past-masters' night of Webb lodge and thirteen past-masters attended the meeting. The oldest past-master, Samuel Mariatt who was past-master of the lodge from 1869 to 1872, opened the meeting with a short talk, and was followed by Lawrence A. Handley, who eulogized the American flag. Clarence E. Parks, present master of the lodge, gave a short talk, as did George R. Gause, Robert W. Phillips. Leroy Hodge, Earl E. Thomas and Ernest O. Ewan. George R. Gause was in monitorial charge of the meeting and Henry C. Chessman in final charge. Judge Rupe is a veteran of the Civil war and a member of Sol Meredith post G. A. R. Now you have another chance to do your bit you can buy another Liberty Bond. WEATHER FORECAST For Indiana by United States Weather Bureau Rain and warmer tonight Friday fair in south. Snow or rain in north portion. Colder. Today's Temperature. Noon . ....45 Yesterday. Maximum . 47 Minimum 41 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Rain tonight or Friday morning followed by clearing. Slightly warmer tonight but colder Friday. Strong south winds will shift to west or north west Friday. General Conditions Cold weather continues over east and southeast. There was fro6t in Louisiana and freezing temperatures in the Ohio valley this morning. The British Columbia storm is moving rapidly southeast and will cause rain tonight or Friday followed by fair and colder. Temperature will probably be freezing tomorrow night and regulations governing tile conduct of the business as may be prescribed. "Applications for the license iust be made to the United States food administration, Washington, D. C, law department license division, on forms prepared by It in advance for that purpose, which may be secured on request. "Any person, firm or corporation or association other than those hereinbefore excepted, who shall engage in or carry on an business hereinbefore specified, after Nor, 1." 1917, without first securing such license will be liable to the penalty prescribed by said act of Congress." The penalties prescribed for violation of the act are' a fine of 15,000 or imprisonment of not more than two years. -i