Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 71, 2 February 1918 — Page 1

AD V J. II A VOL. XLIU., NO. 71Palladium and Sun-Telegram Consolidated 1907 RICHMOND, IND., SATURDAY EVENING, FEB. 2, 1918 SINGLE COPY, 2 CENTS

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FACTORIES IN BERLIN UNDER MARTIAL LAW; RIOTS OCCUR

Strikers Ordered to Return to Work Not Later Than Monday Morning Warning Issued. POLICEMANJS BEATEN LONDON, Feb. 2 Seven Berlin factories have been placed under martial law and the strikers ordered to resume their work by 7 o'clock Monday' morning at the latest, according to a Central News dispatch from Amsterdam today. Their failure to re turn, it is announced, will be punished according to military discipline. Serious rioting on Thursday In Spandau, where important German war Industries are located, is reported In German newspapers, an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam says. Soldiers were attacked by a mob and a policeman was dragged from his horse and "beaten. The latest telegrams received in Copenhagen from Berlin report the situation as unchanged, says an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from the Danish capitol. The strike has not been extended. The Berliner Tageblatt reports that ih police seized the trade union building in Berlin and arrested Deputy Koersten and other leaders. STRIKE MOVEMENT-FALLING TO PIECES. PAPERS ASSERT (By Associated Press) German newspapers generally estimate the number of strikers at 180.000. They all say that the disintegration of the movement Is proceeding rapidly. The riots of yesterday are .said to have been due to the danger of the Btrikers on realizing that the movement was doomed to early failure. The trades unions are declining to pay out strike benefits. As an indication of the lack of centralized dlrec-; tlon, it is said that only a few of the big plants of Berlin were forced to - suspend operation aawpleliw--"?-The governing board of the Social Democratic party announced yesterday that it had not taken over the management of the strike. The trades unions through the general commission also disclaimed responsibility and the Btrlke appears consequently to have been orphaned, so far as these two authoritative bodies are concerned. Leaders Oppose Strike The part played by Philipp Scheidemann, Friedrich Ebert and Herr Braun Socialist leaders, is explained on the ground that they are anxious to prevent the strike from resulting in disorganization and rioting. While the party as such indorses I ho political demands regarding domestic affairs which were made by the strikers, It is generally believed that it definitely disapproves the present strike as an instrument for forcing the government to meet these demands. The Tageblatt warns Seheidemann and Ebert against playing Trotzky's pnme and appeals to the Radical leaders to bring the outbreak to a conciliatory conclusion, on account of (he effect abroad and for the sake of the future prospects for the internal reforms championed by the reichstag majority parties. The official bulletin of the National Liberal party declares that the Berlin strike leaders are playing into Trotsky's hands. Most of the newspapers of the reichstag majority parties continue their criticisms of the Socialists. The Germanla says that by associating themselves with the strike both sec tions or tne party nave aispiayea very uau lacucs wdicu mi in wen nave consequences inconvenient to themselves. The Freisinnlgs Zeltung says the progressive people's party will have nothing to do with the latest acts of the Social Democrats, on whom it throws full responsibility for all consequences of the etrlke. REICHSTAG MEMBER NABBED WHEN HE ADDRESSES CROWD AMSTERDAM, Feb. 2.- Berlin evening newspapers just receivl here state that Wilhelra Dittman, socialist member of the Reichstag, was arrested when he attempted to address a crowd in a suburb of Berliu. Deputy Dittman's name was linked last October with those of Deputies Haase and , Vogthorr. also socialists, with the mutiny In the German fleet. The Vorwaerts in its report of a Reichstag debate, quoted Herr Haase as saying that the condemned sailors were accused of distributing pamphlets, given to them by Deputy Dittman, which had been passed by the censor. The mutiny is reported to have accurred about eight months previous to the debate. Following the debate, reports quoting the Hamburg Frendenbladt, stated that the government had decided to prosecute Deputies Hasse, Dittman and Vogtherr in the imperial court at Lelpsig for their alleged share in the sailors' mutiny. MANUFACTURERS URGED TO BID ON RIFLE GRENADES Richmond manufacturers are asked to bid on rifle grenades 25 inches long, 12 inches wide and (J inches doep according to a telegram received Friday by Secretary Albus from the Chamber of Commerce Indianapolis. Further information may be secured from A. V. Weigle, assistant secretary of the chamber.

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Julius Lincoln. Dr. Julius Lincoln, who is pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church at Jamestown, N. Y., is to be one of the chief speakers at the Wayne County War Rally here next Monday. In addition to being a leader in Lutheran circles, Dr. Lincoln has been one of the most active war workers in America. He was a member of the Food Administration's Commission to France. His speech will consist of a report of what he saw in a tour of the American trenches in France. He had ample opportunity to Inspect the farming regions of France and England; the conditions in London and Paris, and later accompanied the Commission on a tour of the battle front in France. In America. Dr. Lincoln was deeply interested in this nation's task of saving food for the allied nations. In Europe he was able to ascertain how American food is used; why it is needed, and what will happen it our food shipments stop. Not only does he know the food situation among civilians of virtually all classes, but he has found out how the great armies in France are supplied and fed. having visited all fronts and the encampments of American troops where he met and conferred with soldiers and staff officers. Dr. Lincoln is a man of broad interests. His viewpoint on the economic aud military situation abroad will be one of the first of Its kind presented to an American audience. REGISTRATION IS POSTPONED Registration of German alien enemies, which was to have started next Monday hast been 'postponed indefinitely. Chile of Police Gorman said Saturday morning that the postponement was due to thiS fact that the government has not been able to furnish the state with a sufficient number of registration blanks. Richmond has received no blanks. Further notice as to the date of the registration will be given through the press.

Income Tax Inspectors Here Issue Set of Instructions

Many Wayne county farmers Satur-1 rvr.v n.air inrnmc tav nniWoms to the tax experts now at the Commercial club to advise on the making of returns. The experts are Inspector E. E. Thomas, of Richmond, and Deputy Inspector J. M. Boland. They will be at the Commercial club until February 16. Inspector Thomas Saturday issued the following set of instructions: "Not all persons are required to make this report. It is only those whose incomes are more than $1,000 if singie( and more than $2,000, is mar"Persons who know their incomes are less than these amounts need not make reports. "No deductions can be made for any item of personr.l expense. "The wages of children under 21 years must be included as part of the man's income. Must Pay by June 15. "The income of the wife must be included in the husband's report. "All reports go on the cash basis, that is the income is the money taken in by the business or investments. "In making inventories, the rule is to take goods at what they cost when WASHINGTON, Feb. 2V The fuel administration is willing to revoke the heatless Monday order after next week in favor of railroad embargoes now in force If state fuel administrators, who meet here Monday, believe the closing already effected has served its purpose. Although no final decision has been reached, this much was indicated last night, after a conference between fuel administrator Garfield and Director General McAdoo, and abandonment of the Monday closing program was freely predicted today. Another conference to determine a definite course will be held by the two officials Tuesday hut both of them and President Wilson as wt-11 i'eel that the purpose sought can be accomplished from now on by continuance of preferential coal transportation and distribution and the railroad embargoes. Officials make no secret of the fact that had the embargoes now in force

PRESIDENT ASKS DEMO SENATORS TO OPPOSE BILL

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1. At a conference with a dozen democratic senators whom he summoned to the white house today President Wilson reiterated his opposition to the pending bill to create a super-war cabinet and a director of munitions contending that they would hamper him in the conduct of the war and that they were unnecessary. It was said the president also asked the senators to cooperate in avoiding agitation and discussion of the measure. The president took the position that the legislation should not be forced upon him because he is directly responsible in the prosecution of the war. He was told that Senators Hitchcock of Nebraska, democrat and Wadsworth of New York, republican, were planning speeches Monday and Tuesday in support of the legislation and that if they insisted upon speaking there was no way a debate could be prevented. All of the senators present today were said to be in sympathy with the president's views. No new' reasons, it was said, were advanced by the president for his opposition and he was most positive in reiterating that the measures would cripple and embarass him in the conduct of the war. Letter Received Here Unearths Alleged Coal Plot in Cincinnati A plot to defraud manufacturers and other large users of coal through a "coal traffic service bureau" is alleged to have . been unearthed in Cincinnati by means of a letter sent to the Wayne Works in Richmond. H. P. Blum, of Cincinnati, a coal traffic agent, with offices in the Union Central building, is accused of seeking to take advantage of the fuel needs of manufacturers in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. Blum is said to have written a letter to 450 manufacturers offering his services and the services of a corps of expert traffic men in the mine fields and terminals to speed coal shipments and place orders at a fee of $75 a month. At least one firm accepted his offer. M'CONAHA WILL JE CANDID ATE Walter McConaha will seek the nomination -as state senator on the Republican ticket 'at, the forthcoming primary, unless unforseen events interfere. McConaha consented to let his name go before the voters after farmers and business men had persistently urged him to make the race. His mends say that men of experience in the business world will be needed when the legislature meets in 1919. bought regardless of whether they are worth more or less now. "Those employers who make income tax reports must also attach to their report a letter to Peter J. Kruyer, Indianapolis giving names and addresses of all persons who have been paid $800 or more during the year 1917. "Partnerships make no report unless their earnings are more than $6,000. Each partner makes his own report taking his share of the income as his receipts during the year. However the I books of any partnership are subject to investigation at any time. "Depreciation is an allowable expense, but if it is allowed repairs cannot also be allowed as an expense. "Interest on money borrowed to buy non-taxable securities is not allowed as an expense, but all other interest is. "The income tax money due on any report must be paid by June 15, 1918. "The inspector suggests it be paid at once as the government needs it. If paid immediately three percent is deducted from now to June 15. "The report must be made by March 1. If made while the inspectors are in Richmond it is sworn to before them. "If made after they leave it must be sworn to by a notary public." Earl Reading and Viscount. North

Heatless Mondays

on east bound freight been declared in the first place the industrial closing order probably would not have been issued. The embargoes were placed at the request of the fuel administration who contended the effects of the closing order would be nullified by weather conditions unless the step was taken. The railroad administration believes that a return of good weather will relieve the transportation situation and this will Bolve the coal problem. The Monday closing has brought the most vigorous opposition from commercial interests but fuel administrator Garfield has been unwilling to rescind the order, despite a great amount of pressure, until assured that the embargoes would be continued and the five day industrial closing had had its desired effect. At the conference of thirteen state fuel administrators called for Monday, Dr. Garfield expects to get complete

Richmond Boy at Front Wears Rabbi? Foot As Protection from Bullets

Roland Wells, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wells, 426 Southwest Second street, a Richmond boy who is with the First French Motor batallion on the western battle front, writes to his parents that he is wearing a rabbit's foot, around his neck as protection from the kaiser's bullets. He said that no amount of money could cause him to part with it, as he sincerely believes it puts a jinx on the bullets. He also thanks Rev. Hiram S. James and the Bible class of the United Brethren church, and Mrs. Letha Chrow, of 217 North Tenth street, for the soldier kits that they sent him. ENEMY LOST 6,000 IN THE ASIAGO AREA Young Italians Maintain Gains Made in Unexpected Attack Against Austrians. ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS IN NORTHERN ITALY, Thursday, Jan. 31. By The Associated Press. The splendid success gained by the Italian troops in two days of fighting west of the Brenta river has been maintained at all points and the area of newly occupied territory is being occupied rapidly without further effort by the enemy to regain his lost positions. As the Italian brigades which took part in the fighting reassembled, it developed that their losses were comparatively small, the aggregate being j considerably less than the number of prisoners taken from the enemy. But the enemy losses were extremely heavy as is shown by the number of dead left on the field and the reports of prisoners. It is estimated that the total enemy loss without counting the prisoners taken by the Italians was between 5,000 and 6,000. Show New Spirit. Throughout the Italian army the troops have been stimulated by the success in the Asiago area and the Italian triumph is taken to show the really formidable and aggressive spirit of the new forces. A considerable part of the troops engaged were of the classes last called to the colors, including some 19 years old. Many of the Sassari brigade, which distinguished Itself, are 'Sardinians and the general commanding the division before leading the-icharge up the elopes of Monte Dl Vai Bella, made ringing appeal in Sardinian dialect to his men. As the young islanders stepped forward, they clenched their bayo nets in their teeth in order to -leave their hands free for hand grenade work. All the prisoners speak of the remarkable fighting qualities shown by the Sardinians. The result of the action is having an effect on the morale of the enemy, according to reports of prisoners. The Austrian whiter campaign in the mountains has stopped entirely as it was concluded that the difficulties of snow and ice and the interruption of roads and transport supplies had made operations impossible. These conditions were exceedingly severe in the fighting area, even drinking water for the troops being transported up the mountains from the plains. Having accepted the conditions as decisive against the winter offensive, the Austrians were taken completely by surprise when the Italians carried out the operation which drove the enemy back from the lines, marking his winter position. EXEMPT GROCERS FROM CLOSING County Food Administrator Gilbert announced Saturday that he had received orders from Dr. H. E. Barnard, federal food administrator, that grocers, retail and wholesale are exempted from the - "heatless Monday" closing order with the exception that they are not permitted to sell tobacco, candy and non-essentials. The new order will permit wholesale and retail grocers to remain open Monday. DRUG STORE RAIDED BEDFORD. Feb. 2 Police here raided a drug store Thursday night, where they obtained several barrels and bottles of whiskey and beer. The place was owned by David Trophy, who was arrested on a charge of operating a J "blind tiger."

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information on the coal situation and the result of the closing order. Joint Statement Issued. At the conclusion of the conference the following statement was issued jointly by Dr. Garfield and Mr. McAdoo: "We have under consideration the question of suspending after Monday next the Monday closing order. We have not reached final conclusion about it. "We shall have another conference on Tuesday next, when the results of the Monday closings and of the railroad embargoes up to that time can be considered fully, and shall be able ! to make an announcement next week as to whether or not a suspension of the Monday closing order may be made. Ten heatless Mondays were decreed by the Fuel Administration January 17 as a measure to save coal and to re-

GERMANS GAGE I). S. CAPTIVES WITHOUT FOOD

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE. Feb. 2, (By The Associated Press). American officers at the front have come into possession of documents said to have been taken from Germans opposite our positions and which deal with the treatment to be accorded prisoners. The documents say that all prisoners, including commissioned and nont commissioned officers, after being captured are to be kept in cages for four days without food and compelled to stand all the time. At the four day period only small quantities of food are to be given. Although definite information on the point is lacking, some American offi-, cers expressed th.e belief that the orders resulted from the difficulties the Germans probably experienced in extracting information from the first American prisoners captured in November. Such treatment of prisoners it is felt, could be designed only to make them give up military Information:

Ice and "Porkless" Day Keeps Groundhog Hemmed in Hole

Three cheers for the weatherman, the mantle of ice and snow which covers the earth and the food administration's "porkless" days. Here are the reasons: The weatherman says at last there is relief from the extremely cold weather. And the covering of snow and the fact that Saturday is "porkless" day kept the groundhog from coming out. Had he made his appearance he would have seen his shadow and retired for another six weeks of cold weather. The fellow who invented the groundhog superstition didn't count on "porkless" days. Weatherman Moore says the merJOHN L. SULLIVAN DIES SUDDENLY ABINGTON, Mass.. Feb. John L. Sullivan," formerly the world's champion heavyweight boxer, died at his home here today. Sullivan, who was 59 years of age, had lived on a farm here tor the last ten years. - He was ; taken ill with, heart trouble three - weeks ago but his health quickly improved and be went to Boston yesterday. This morning he arose as usual and planned another visit to the city but during the forenoon had an attack of the trouble from which he failed to rally. He died at noon. Sullivan's wife died some months ago.

Americans in Trenches Only Sixty Feet From German Lines; Position Bathed in Heavy Fog

By Associated Press) WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Friday Feb. 1. American troops in trenches on the French front at one place are only sixty feet from the German lines. In another place a mile of ground separatee the opposing positions. At this point, however, there are a number of ponds and neither side apparently desires to occupy the water-covered ground. The American trenches all are In the more or less marshy ground, making" the use of "duck-boats" necessary at all times except when the trench water and mud are frozen. The trenches were shallow when the Americans moved in, but since then they have been deepened and improved. In every dugout the soldiers work almost constantly at the pumps keeping out the water which seeps in. But the watery conditions are unfavorable for trench rats and few of them are seen. One unit spent more than a week in the line before seeing a rat and he apparently was in a hurry to get some place where the ground was drier. See Shadows. In some places the artillery is on ground but little higher than the ueve railroad transportation. Next Monday will be the third observed. The Monday holidays were preceded by a five-day industrial shutdown, at the close cf which Eastern railroads, at the direction of Director General McAdoo, put on embargoes against the movemeent of foreign freight. Many Protests Received The Monday closing has brought the most vigorous opposition from commercial interests, particularly the big department stores. The small stores, too, have opposed it, as have the owners of office, buildings.. Theatres succeeded in having the day as applied to them changed to Tuesday. It was. officially, stated tonight that the reason a final decision was not reached was because complete reports have not as yet been received showing the exact results of the five-day closing, and the effects of operation of the embargoes to date. Both Mr. McAdoo and Dr. Garfield

Plot to Foment Revolts in Central Powers Born

in U. S. Say Dispatches LONDON, Feb. 2. Berlin despatches detailing an alleged Anglo-American plot to foment revolutions in the Central Powers are published by Cologne newspapers, according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam. In Washington, on New Year's day, it is said that 250,000,000 marks were subscribed for this purpose. The revolutions were to be organized in Germany, Austria-Hungary Turkey and Bulgaria. The organization was to be under the leadership of Senator Stone and Earl Reading and Viscount Northcliffe. It was to have branches In neutral capitals surrounding Germany and German speaking neutrals were to be sent into Germany in an effort to Incite the workers In munition factories to strike. The despatches declare that there was also to be a sabotage in the eGrman munition making industry. Women Urged to Display Food Conservation Cards Mis6 M. E. B. Culbertson, chairman of the Woman's work of the Wayne County Council of Defense urges Richmond housewives to display their food cards In the widows of their homes, Monday when the war conference Is held in the Coliseum. cury will rise Sunday and by Monday he says, the winter-worn residents should be Joyous with thoughts of the approaching spring tra, la! The only difficulty is that the rising temperature may bring rain, which will melt the snow rapidly and bring floods. CANADIAN WILL ADDRESS RALLY Major W. G. Gidley of the Canadian army will make an address Monday evening at the war conference at the Coliseum. He will speak under the auspices of the tSate Council of Defense. Edgar D. Maple o Sullrran. Ind, will speak at the morning conference on. Boys' Reserve work. -From Richmond he will go to Winohester to attend a similar conference.. . . Julius Lincoln, food representative from Washington, D. C, and one of a commission of six men who recently were sent by the United States food administration to investigate food conditions among the allies, will speak at all the sessions. Dr. E. R. Churchell, chairman of the Wayne County Council of Defense, urges all deputy food men of the county who expect to attend the rally Monday to notify County Food Administrator Gilbert as early as possible. trenches, although a number of our batteries manage to keep "dry feet" most of the time. The enemy artillery In some places is on higher ground than the American and within sight of on of our positions there is a German observation post overlooking much territory. This has been shelled repeatedly and doubtless has been hit or. several occasions. On clear nights the hill upon which this post stands out against the sky is illuminated oc casionally oy rockets sent up by one side of the other so that the men in the line may see the shadows which mean that the enemy is near. Night Scene Thrilling. The scene at night is thrilling and Inspiring. On the firing platforms the men stan.1 near their rifles. Others splash through the trench, sometimes slipping from thp duck-boards Into watr above theeir knees. They are probably going out on patrol. If the position is near the enemy lines, hardly a word is ever spoken and when a word is necessary, it is spoken in a whisper. Far away to one side of the position, a white stream shoots up to the sky and breaks into white balls that Continued On Page Ten. are of the opinion, however, it was said, that since the , coal problem largely is one of transportation, embargoes will bring results without continuance of the Monday closings. Nine days' enforcement of the embargoes, it is held, has improved the situation as much as would have an observance of nine heatless Mondays, although bad weather conditions have slowed up coal movement The Fuel Administration's preferential order calling for the distribution of coal first to householders, ships, public Institutions and favored war industries, will stand as well as will the Railroad Administration's order giving preferential rail movement to coal and food. Will Guarantee Supply These two orders, It Is declared, will guarantee coal to consumers which the Government is determined to see supplied, although the less essential In Continued On Page Seven.

10,000 WILL ATTEND WAR CONFERENCE HERE MONDAY

All Phases of Work to Be Discussed in Group Meetings and Mass Rallies at Coli seum. MAJOR ON PROGRAM More than 10,000 persons am e pected at Wayne County's War cele bration in Richmond Monday. All phases of war work will be dis cussed by prominent men sent here by the Speakers' Bureau from Washington. The men's conferences will be held at the Coliseum in the morning. The Boys Reserve work will feature the) morning session. Maple to Speak. Edgar D. Maple, sent out by the United States Working Reserve, Department of Labor, will talk to the boys and their fathers, in the after noon Maple speaks on the same sub ject at the War Conference in Win cheater. The Woman's Section will hold meetings at the high school auditorium beginning in the morning at 19 o'clock and continuing until 11:59 o'clock. Miss M. E. B. Culbertson secretary of the Wayne County Coun cil of Defense, will make the address of welcome and will have charge of the program. Mrs. J. C. Robinson, of Indianap olis, sent here by the Speakers' Bur eau of the State Council will speak ta the women. Luncheon For Women. There will be a luncheon at 13 o'clock at the Y. M. C. A. for womeu connected with the work of the Wayne County Council followed by a round table discussion. Rev. Julius Lincoln, of the Food Ad ministration at Washington, one of six men sent by the government to investigate food conditions among the allies will be at the conference dur ing all the cessions and will assist with the program. . Major W. G. Gidley of the Canadian army win speak at the evening session. The major has been secured by the state council to speak at war con ferences in Indiana.i TO UNFURL SERVICE FLAG The unfurling of Richmond'6 serrics flag at 12 o'clock at Eighth and Main streets will be an important feature of the conference. At 11:50 o'clock Captain Malsby'a Home guards will form at the Coliseum to afsist with the unfurling. The City band will play and War Mothers will march. Secretary Albus and others will make short talks. County Superintendent of Schools Williams will have charge of the Farmers' meeting at the Coliseum at 10 o'clock. Every person in Richmond is urged to attend the mass meeting at 2:00 o'clock at the Coliseum. Attorney DC. Harlan, a member of the Wayne County Council will preside. The Home guards will usher. Supervisor Sloane will conduct a community Sing. The High school orchestra will rlay. Afternoon Speakers Speakers for the afternoon are A. B. Wright, government representative of War Savings and Thrift Stamps: Professor Bogirdus, Educational Section of the State Council of Defense: Dr. L. F. Ross, president of WTayne County Chapter of Red Cross; H. E. Wickenden, representing the Lak Division of the Red Cross; Mrs. J. C. Robinson, Woman's Section of the State Councli of Defense. Dr. Lyman Powell, president of Hobart College. New York, will make the patriotic address at the evening session at 7:30 o'clock. Secretary Albus will preside. Music will be furnished by members of a negro male quartet and the Dixon Saxophone orchestra. Russell Gaar Now Second Lieutenant Lieutenant Russell Gaar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clem A. Gaar. left Friday night for Peoria, 111., where he had been ordered to report for duty in the transportation service of the ordnance corps. He expects to be cent from Peoria to a training school and later to be dispatched to France. Lieutenant Gaar has been commissioned second lieutenant far about a month. THE WEATHER For Indiana, by United States Weather Bureau Fair tonight except snow or sleet in extreme south por tion. Warmer Sunday, snow or rain. Today's Temperature. Noon 1C Yesterday Maximum IS Minimum 6 'below For Wayne county by W. E. Moora Cloudy and warmer tonight and; Sunday. Snow, possibly changing to, rain. General Conditions The cold wave Is moving away but has been severe during the past 21 hours over the central states. It was 10 below zero here early this morning. The weather is moderating rapidly in the west due to low barometric pressure over the far northwest. Very cold weethJ er prevails over Oregon with enow- tit Portland.

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