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auii.,mv. ConnoHaatta GERMANY MOW IS DEMOCRACY SAYS LEADER IN REICHSTAG Herr Erzberger, , Centrist Party Chief, Says -Change Was Made In Five Days Time. SAYS FOE IS REFORMED BERLIN, Nov. 5 (via London) "While the troops of the Central Allies were forcing their way across the Tagllamento, Germany at home quietly crossed the political Rubicon and in the space of five days changed from an autocracy into a democracy," declared Mathias Erzberger, leader of the Centris party in an interview today with the Associated Press correspondent. "This has been the' most momentous week since the founding of the empire," said Herr Erzberger in a recital of the Incident leading to the solution of the recent political crisis. "Its achievements represent a perment political gain for the German nonnla In vinur nf 1 h ft Till V And OC- I tober happenings, the majoiity leaders! were convinced of the hopelessness of permitting the old system to prevail. Tell Crown About It "Through the chief ot the civil cabinet, they imparted their conviction to the crown, urging the imperative need of a co-ordinated, cohesive governmental policy in foreign anil domestic Issues and haniornious- governmental collaborations with the Reisehtag during the war at least." Herr Erzberger then told how Count Von Hertling reserved his decision to accept the chancellorship until he had conferred with the party leaders. On the advice of the latter, The emperor's plan for separating the chancellorship and the presidency of the Prussian ministry, he said, had been dropped. Foreign Minister von Kuehlmann also had participated in the conferences, Herr Erzeberger declared, urging the need of instituting a parlia mentary; procedure because it was the only solution of the crisis and because of the unfavorable impression that would be. made abroad If the current attempt failedjto succeed. STUDENTS ORBED TO AID IN WAR Asa S. Smith, representa-tive of the National Council of Defense, in a talk before high school pupils Tuesday urged that all students aid in every way possible in winning the war Mr. Smith has been making speeches before high school students through out the country. He has been organizing boys throughout the country in war work. The students were urged to devote their time, while out of school, to some work which will take much of ihe expense of their education . off their parents thus enabling the parents to assist the government by lending money. Girls were also urged to do their "bit." Phelps to Return For Lecture Here William Lyon Phelps, professor'' of English literature at Yale will make an address Tuesday evening, November 27, in the Earlham college chapel under the auspices of the Anglican club. Professor Phelps is a well known lecturer and is also the author of several books. He scored a great suecess at the Chautauqua last summer. THE WEATHER For Indiana, by United Weather Bureau Generally night and Wednesday. States fair toTemperature Today. Neon 65 Yesterday. Maximum 63 Minimum 28 For Richmond and Wayne county by W. E. Moore Fair tonight and Wednesday; continued miW. General conditions High barometric pressure covers the entire United States east of the Rocky mountains with Its center over the Atlantic coast, and fair weather is the result Pacific coast storm will remain stationary. It extends from northern California into British Columbia. Summer weather prevails O7or the plain states with temperatures of 70 and 50 In many places. There is no indication ' of Etorm weather in this section durine; tie next twenty-four tour1? although there may'be a siiht cloudiness.

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Japan And United States Reach Agreement On War Co-Operation And Far-East Matters

WASHINGTON. Nov. 6. Japan and the United States have reached a complete agreement in regard to China and at the same time have arrived at a clear understanding as to military' naval and economic co-operation in ! the war against Germany. This momentous development ' was announced today by Secretary Lansing who made public notes exchanged by him and Viscount Ishii. the special Japanese ambassador, formally recording an agreement recognizing that Japan has a special interest in China, but pledging the independence 1 and territorial integrity of the great eastern republic and re-affirming the doctrine of the "open door" for commerce and industry. In a statement accompanying the note, Mr Lansing said Viscount Ishii and the members of his mission, now

Palladium to Flash Returns of Elections on Big Screen The Palladium will serve the public tonight with the " results of the city election as well as all important elections throughout the country. Polls close promptly at 6 o'clock and Richmond people will want to know whether the next mayor will be Dr. W. W. Zimmerman, Republican, Alfred Bavis, Citizens candidate, or Henry Farwig. Democrat. The Palladium will get reports from each precinct soon after the polls close and flash the returns in each precjnet on a large screen on North Ninth street, just off Main street. The screen is located on the German-American bank building. Special wire service has been engaged and the results of elections in New York, Cincinnati and Indianapolis will be flashed on the screen as soon as the first reports are made from the various districts.

NO GERMAN PEACE FOR THE BELGIANS BARON DE BROQUEVILLE Germany recently made a peace of fer to Belgium, according to La Metropole, a Belgian newspaper published in London. The paper states that Baron de Broqueville, Belgian foreign minister, defeated this German attempt to separate the allies. New Paris Organist is Married in Eaton NEW PARIS. O.. Nov. 6 On Monday afternoon at Eaton, O., occurred the wedding of Miss Lorena Miller of New Paris and Richard JD. Alexander, Rev. T. J. Simpson, pastor of the Presbyterian church, performing the nuptials, the bride's mother witnessing the ceremony. Mrs. Alexander is the only daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Miller and the late Edmond W. Miller and has lived all her life in and near New Paris. ' She is an accomplished pianist and is organist of the local Presbyterian church and Sunday school. She is a member of the younger social set. Mr. Alexander is superintendent of the Reinbeimer quarries here. FIELD SERVICE TEST Au examination for stenographers and typewriters for field service will be held, November 23 according to word recived Tuesday .by Superintendent of Mails Wilson from the secretary of the sixth civil service district with offices in Cincinnati.

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ITALIANS FORCED TO GIVE UP LINE ON TAGLIAMENTO

(By Associated Press) General Cadorna's armies In northern Italy are again in retreat, forced back by the power of the Austro-Ger-man thrust. The line of the Tagliamento where' the Italians havebeen making a stand after their retreat from the Isonzo has been won by the invaders and the Italians have evacuated it, Berlin reports. Virtually all of eastern Venetia. also, it would appear from the official statement. Is being left to Austro-Ger-man occupation. Rome announced this morning that an evacuation of the mountainous district north of the northern plains was in progress for the establishment of a new line. This was soon followed by Berlin's statement that ; the Italians were retreating all along the front from Colbricon north of the. Sutrara J valley, to the Folia valloy,

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on their way home, had performed a service of the highest value to the United States as ell as to Japan by clearing away misunderstandigs which if unchecked, promised to develop a serious situation In the Far East. Propaganda Undone He 6poke of an attitude of - constraint and doubt fOBtered by a campaign of falsehood adroitly and secretly carried on by the Germans, and sal that through the frankness and courtesy of the Japanese commissioners, the propaganda of years had been undone in a few days.. Until last night when an Associated Press cable dispatch from Peking announced that the Japanese ambassador there had Informed the Chinese foreign office of the signing of an agreement by Secretary Lansing and Viscount Ishii, it had not been known generally that the delicate far-eastern S High School Girls to Put Check on Candy Appetites Pledge cards, on which signers agree to eat only five cents worth of candy a week from now until Christmas, are being circulated by High schol girls in an effort to assist in the government conservation program. "A nickel a week for candy" has been adopted as the slogan of the High school girls who, through the cards hope to save sugar that is eaten unnecessarily as candy. Dorothy Teitz, a member of the High school "Register" staff is leading the movement. VILLA BANDITS DYNAMITE TRAIN JUAREZ, Npv. 6. Villa followers dynamited a north bound passenger train on the Mexican Central railroad at Armendariz station, 50 miles south of Chihuahua Sunday. Sixty federal train guards were killed, a number of passengers wounded and 110 fiars of silver bouillon belonging to an Ameri can mining company were taken. The passengers on the train were robbed and several executed according to Americans who arrived here today from Chihuahua City. The federal major in command of the train escort was brought to Chihuhua City Monday badly wounded. He witnessed the execution of a number of his men after being left for dead beside the railroad track. He said former Villa officers were in command and it is believed Villa himself was near the scene of the attack. RAISE IN WAGE IS DISCUSSED CLEVELAND, Nov. 6. General chairmen of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen Eastern Division, representing 100 railroads east of Chicago, are in session here today considering the advisability of requesting increased wages. The meeting convened this morning and is expected co be in session until tomorrow night. The -vital purpose of the United States Food Administration is to keep our allies in the fight until 'Germany la whipped. You can help by signing op as a member. As Far as Trentlno These momentous events mean an Italian withdrawal along the entire front as far west as the edge of the Trentino district. The whole Italian line, apparently is being drawn back in the direction of the Piave, which runs approximate ly 25 miles west of the Tagliamento and cuts in a reasonably straight course northwesterly across the neck of Italy east of Venice on the Adriatic to the Austrian border. This would give a line little more than T50 miles in length as compared witU the line of approximately 150 miles that exist ed Derore tne isonzo retreat Degan News dispatches from the Italian front this morning , indicated that Ca aorna was preparing to tan oaca: to a new line after having made a stand on the Tagliamento to retard the enJ eniy advance.

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question had been . taken up at the conferences between the commissioners and American officials. In fact, it was stated4authoritatively soon -after the mission's arrival in Washington that such problems would not be touched upon, and as r the conferences progressed, the general un derstanding was that such subjects as Japan's need for steel for shipbuilding and American bold for trade balances were engrossing attention. It now develops that these latter questions have been left to the resident ambassador, Aimaro Sato, to work out with the proper officials of the American government. . ' Comment on the dispatch from Peking, was withheld last night because of an understanding between the two governments that the announcement should be made today, simultaneously at Washington and Tokio. WAR MOTHERS TO CONFER There will be a meeting of , the "war mothers" and other women members of St. Andrew's parish,; Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, at the dining room of St. Andrew's school. The meeting .will be for the purpose of discussing Red Cross and feed conservation work. Addresses will be delivered by Father Roell and Father Zepf. The mothers of the following soldiers and sailors are especially urged to attend this meeting: Dr. Harry Hermesch, navy medical corps; Emil Aubin, army; Norbert Anderson, army; Francis Routh, ma-t nne corps; Kudoipn , smitnmeyer, navy; Irving Seers, - army; George, Frank and Carl ; Kilgus, army; Frank Metzger, army; Roland., Walls, army; Eugene Miller, army; Andrew Lux, army; Dr. Lawrence Gausepohl, army medical corps; Robert, Thomas, army medical corps ; McKenzie Monarch, navy; Urban Gausepohl, aviation corps; Lawrence Hursting, aviation corps; Cyril Fitzgibbons, navy; Joseph Smithmeyer, army; Aloysius Otten, army; Mathias Schroeer, army; Roman Vosemeier, army; William Knauber, army ; Elmer Brucker, army; Harry Lahrmann, army; Joseph Puthoff, army; Charles Ernst, army ; Carl Toschla g, army ; Harry Covill, army; Lawrence Winter, army; Frank Gatzek, army; Bernard Reckers, army; Henry J. Cohurst, army; Leonard Vosmeier, army;. John B. Reicbel, army; Everett Stein, army; John Vogelesong. army, and ? Robert Kohlem, army. , Kaiser Saves His Best Bet For Peace Table PRINCE VON BUELOW Prince von Buelow, general recognized-as Germany's ablest statesman, has not been officially identified with the government since Italy broke relations with Berlin. He has been very close to the kaiser, however, and it is believed the latter, will :: name the r rince as his representative at the peace conference providing, of course, the - kaiser is then on the throne and von Buelow is still living. Election Will Not Change the Weather Richmond will enjoy, two more days of ideal eather at. least, according to weatner Forecaster Moore Tuesday The temperature during the last two days has ranged between the sixty and seventy mark and according to the prediction of the weather man will continue to nover arouna tne same marks. Although there will be some cloudi ness there "is no indication of stormy weather during the next , forty-ight hours at least, the weather man . said. COAL PRICES GO UP WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 Coal prices in the Palmyra, Massillon and Jackson fields of j Ohio are increased today by the fuel administration as follows:, Run of mine for $2.35 to 3.75; on prepared sizes from $2.60 to $4; slack and screenings, from $2.10 to $3.50. :

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MEAT ON BILL AT ONLY ONE RESTAURANT

Second "Meatless" Day, Observed Generally Factory Girls Return Cards. Another "meatless" day was observed in Richmond, Tuesday with a result entirely satisfactory to those in charge of food conservation work in this city. .. - Only . one restaurant in Richmond offered meat on its menu Tuesday, the proprietor being rebuked by City Food Inspector McKinley. ' Fish, scalloped oysters and 'either chicken or duck were popular meat substitutes on; restaurant and hotel menus. Proprietors-Interested. "Proprietors of Richmond restau rants and hotels are thoroughly inter ested in the observance of 'meatless' days and it is to be hoped that their patrons will assist them In every way in assisting in the conservation of meats," McKinley said. Managers 'of a number of meat markets state that the observance of "meatless" days is becoming quite general throughout the city. Each meat conservation day brings less business to these dealers. ' The food conservation campaign in Richmond is Etill being prosecuted vigorously with generally satisfactory results. There are some people, however, who still persist in refusals to assist the government in this movement. - Girls Return Cards. County defense officials were considerably astonished Tuesday to learn that a large number of young women employed in a factory had returned J their food conservation pledge cards unsigned. No explanations for their refusals to co-operate were; forthcoming. '; ,'V." It-was anounced that a woman residing in the county had refused to conserve her household food supplies as long as tobacco was furnished the soldiers and- eailors. C. O. Williams, county superintendent of schools and director of the food conservation work in the county outside of Richmond, reports that the work in hi- territory, is progressing In a. most satisfactory manner. -. CANADIANS WIN IN FLANDERS LONDON Nov. 6. Canadian forces in their offensiye against the Germans this morning northeast of Ypres, on the Belgian front, have established themselves at a point a hundred yards beyond the village of Passchendaele, says a telegram from Reuters correspondent at the British headquarters in France.'" . FIELD MARSHAL HAIG'S FORCES MAKE ADVANCES The renewal of the British offensive in Flanders ushered in by the bombardment reported yesterday came early this morning in an attack by Field Marshal Haig's forces in the -vicinity of Passchendaele. The British wedge reaches its apex to the Passchendaele area. News dispatches from British headquarters filed not long after the attack was under full headway, reported a considerable success tor tue tnrust. me i.uumu B ill iue iuich. ui the fight and were reported to have yusucu iu a puuu a yarus ueyonu tne village or i'asscbendaele. Other advances were indicated further to the north Infant Choked to Death by Burglar RALEIG'H, n C, Nov. 6 Lucy Plummer four-nftnths-old daughter of J. Kemp Plummer, assistant state chemist, was found choked to death in her bed today, the victim of a burglar.: . The theory "of the police is that the baby cried out while the intruder was in the room, and fearing it would arouse the household, he choked the child to death. PEACE MOTION BEFORE HOUSE LONDON, Nov. 6. Members of the House of Commons today discussed a peace motion, proposed by Hastings B. Lees-Smith, one of the founders of Ruskin college, Oxford. The motion which Is ' supported by the Pacifist group declared: "This house is of the opinion, providing satisfactory guarantee can be obtained with regard to the independenceand restoration of Belgium and the evacuation of occupied territory, that no obstacle should be placed in the wav of-Breliminaries towards ne gotiations for a peace ettlemenri k hich ought to embody an equitable solution of the problem of Alsace-Lorraine and of devising the enforcement of effective international machinery, for the avoidance of future wars." A. J. Balfour the British foreign secretary is Qxjjected to reply to the motion.

479 Signed Food Cards Received in Mail in One Day

Mrs. r H. L. Monarch, Secretary of the . publicity department of the Wayne County Council of Defense, received 479 signed food conservation cards in the mail . Tuesday. .Mrs. C. W. Calwell has organized a team,, of ten women who will canvass Richmond north of Mala street this week so all .women may have an opportunity of signing cards. . Persons who do not have pledge cards In their windows will be solicited. Boston Orchestra is Banned in Baltimore BALTIMORE, Md., Nov, 6. The police commissioners of Baltimore today sent an order to the manager of the Lyric theater forbidding the performance of the Boston Symphony orchestra on Wednesday night on the ground that the public safety of the community would be endangered. The action came at the recommendation of the grand jury and after plans had been perfected for a huge massmeeting tomorrow at which leading men of the state will denounce the attitude of Dr. Karl Muck toward playing "The Star Spangled Banner." UNIDENTIFIED BODY FOUND The body of an unidentified man was found lying between the double tracks of the Pennsylvania railroad, with one leg severed, several miles west of Richmond early Tuesday morning. Nothing by which his identity might be established was found on him by Coroner Morrow who immediately started an investigation after the body i had been broueht to the funeral narlors of Jordan, McManus, Hunt and Walterman here It is unknown whether he was accidentally run down by a train during the night, or whether he committed suicide. It is believed by Coroner Morrow, however, that he was run down by a fast train some time during the night and thn died from the loss of blood and exposure to the cold night air. The man is apparently a foreigner and appears to be between 30 and 35 years of age. His right foot was severed Just above the ankle and his foot fractured. ; It is-beUevetaat be sustetQedtferria f njtxrfev S-'W- " "-Me-Iay-lni pool of blobY when discovered by an incoming Pennsylvania train just after daylight Tuesday. EngineerCowse? immediately applied the brakes and the man was placed on tne train and Irought to Richmond. No marks of violence , were found. The man was poorly dressed. Russia Will Do Her Duty to the End PETROGRAD Monday, Nov. 5 Russia is still doing her utmost to carry on war. She will continue to do her duty. These are the views of Premier Kerensky, whose secretary, in his name, protested today against any other interpretation of his recent interview with the Associated Press. HEARSE PLANT TO MOVE HERE The utilities Hearse company, which I oas been manufacturing its chassis in Cincinnati and having the bodies made i at the Wayne Works, will come to Richmond shortly and locate temnnr. amy in a pui uon oi me. itumeiy OUllding, now cwned by the United Refrigerator company. The aggressiveness of Richmond bankers made it possible for the New Industries committee of the Commercial club to secure this enterprising business concern. Announcement was made at the monthly board meeting of the Commercial club held Monday evening. Ornamental lighting for North E street was suggested by the Public Improvement committee. Ornamental lights on North Eighth street near the union station were also suggested. Will H. Romey, chairman of the Public Health committee, reported the committee will assist the county commissioners in any way advisable in regard to tha Tuberculosis hospital. ' Elmer E. Eggemeyer, chairman of the Publicity committee, reported his committee will place signs along the main roadways leading into the city to direct travelers. Signs will also be placed along the railroad and traction lines.

Friends Help Bishops Observe Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary

Sixty years ago Monday Mr. and Mrs. George Bishop were married in Carmel, Franklin county, Indiana. No other couple residing in Wayne county-has been married as long as Mr, and Mrs. Bishop, and both of them insist that no $ther married people are quite so happy as they are. Mrs. Bishop will soon be . 79 years old. Mr. Bishop will be 83 years old next March. Many Call at Home A large number of friends and relatives called upon Mr. and Mrs. Bishop Monday at their home, 321 North Seventh street, and offered thfcir congratulations. Each caller expressed -the

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EXTRA ZIMMERMAN . ELECTED RY LEAD OF 600; BAVIS SECOND Republican Ticket Swept Into Office By Large Total Farwig Runs Third Socialist Poll Negligible. ' ... TOTAL VOTE IS LIGHT The Republican party of Richmond won a complete victory Tuesday. Dr. W.' W. Zimmerman will shape the municipal destinies of the city for the next four years, supported by an almost entire . Republican city - council. His plurality-is 604. It is the fifth time Dr. Zimmerman has been elected mayor of Richmond. At no time was the result In doubt DR. WW, ZIMMERMAN and he won- an overwhelming majority over Alfred Bavis, the Citizens candidate and Henry Farwig, the Democratic candidate. Nearly -5000 votes were cast In all, William "Billy" Stevens, Republican, was elected city clerk over Isaac Burns, the Democratic candidate. The voters of the city showed that they wanted Dr. Zimmerman, to again guide the municipal affairs. In almost every ward of the city. Alfred Bavis. the Citizens candidate, carried tho Sizth and the Seventh wards. HYLAN SWEPT INTO OFFICE IN NEW YORK Judge John F. Hylan, Democrat was elected mayor of New York City, carrying with him the entire Democratic ticket by a large plurality according to the latest returns. Judge Hylan, tha Tammany candidate, defeated John P. Mitchel, the fusion candidate, by a large majority. Morris Hilquit, the Socialist candidate for mayor of New York, who refused to buy Liberty bonds, polled a, large vote. The Republican ticket also von a. big victory in Indianapolis. Charles W. Jewett, was elected, with Samuel Lew. is Shank, the independent candidate, running second. Jewett won by a large majority. Dick Mjller, the Democratic candidate, was a close third. Early returns from New York state showed that the suffrage bill would probably be carried. The vote was very close from the beginning. The presidential woman suffrage bill, in Ohio, was defeated it is believed. Out of 5756 precincts In the state the vote from 518 precincts gave the suffrage bill 36,530 against 71,297. indicating the decisive defeat of the measure. The vote on the prohibition question, out of 667 precincts, was 60.573 in favor of prohibition with 56,373 against. The precincts heard from, however, did not include many of those in Cleveland and Cuyahoga county and Hamilton county, which are regarded as "wet" strongholds. In Dayton the Socialists were defeated by a sound majority. The lowest man on the Citizens ticket was 1,500 votes ahead of the highest candi- -date on the Socialist ticket The Republican party also won a complete victory at Rushville. At Connersvillc all Republican candidates were elected with the exception of the city treasurer. hope that Mr. and Mrs. Bishop would live to celebrate their diainand anniversary, fifteen years hence. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bishop are enjoying good health considering their advanced ages. Today Mr. Bishop served as a member of an election board. For years Mr. Bishop was the probation officer of Wayne county, and for four years he served as trustee of Wayne township, making, & most enviable record In that office. When he became trustee 'the township had an indebtedness. When he left office thai deft had been . retired and the township had a $6,000 account in a Richmond bank. ' ,

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