Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 79, 12 February 1918 — Page 1

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GERMANY IS MASSING HER FORCES ON WESTFRONT Raids Are Increasing in Intensity and Artillery Fire Becoming More Violent on Important Sectors. AMERICAIHS WOUNDED

(By Associated Press) On the western front, where Germany is massing her forces to crush the entente, there are signs of growtog alertness, portending the battles to come. The weather has improved and on some parts of the British front the ground is in condition for military operations on a larger scale than for several months. German troops and guns are still pouring into France opposite the British lines, but the British are reported confident, the prepondercnce of men and guns being still with the allies. Raids are increasing in intensity and the military fire is becoming more violent along important sectors. In an attack against Chauriere Wood, northeast of Verdun, the French repulsed the Germans with loss. On the Italian front, the Austrians have failed in attempts against the positions west of the Branta captured recently by the Italians. U. S. GUNS BUSY . WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Feb 11 (By the Associated Press). It was bright and clear today and a considerable number of aircraft was over the American sector. The enemy machines were busy taking photographs and making observations, and a number of air fights resulted. One group of three enemy airplanes flew so low that they became targets for anti-aircraft and machine guns and were driven off. The .artillery continued active on both sides. The enemy dropped shells Into a number of villages behind the American lines, and the American artillerymen replied. Only one man was reported wounded during the past twenty-four hours. He was Injured by a bursting shell in a village behind the lines. Several American patrols reached the enemy wire entanglements last night without encountering any Germans-' v AUSTRIANS TAKE PRISONERS BERLIN (via London). Feb. 12. After a day of lively artillery fire on the Fette Communl plateau on the Italian front, the Austrians attacked south of Sasso Rosso, clearing supporting positions and capturing nearly 180 prisoners, army headquarters announced today. STREAMS SWOLLEN IN CENTRAL OHIO COLUMBUS. O.. Feb. 12. Central Ohio is not in any serious danger from floods although all streams in this section are swollen and in some places are out of their banks, the weather bureau here announced today. The weather bureau asserted that approximately one inch of rain may fall during the next 21 hours, but this Is not considered enough to do much damage. The weather bureau is keeping a particularly close watch on the Scioto river between Columbus and Chilliocothe In order that the troops at Camp Sherman may be notified if the river reaches flood stage. Camp Sherman Is built on the banks of the Scioto and much of the C3mp is on very low ground. INDIANA FOLIS. Feb. 12. There are possibilities of floods of more or less dangerous character along the lower reaches of White river. J. H. Armlngton, meteorologist at the local weather bureau said today. Reports he received indicated that at Elliston last night the river was at 22.2 feet, about three feet above the flood stage. The warm weather, Mr. Armington f.aid, Is likely to form ice Jams which may make the water overflow into low lands. $2,900 in "Sock Bank" is Stolen from Under Pillow HAMMOND, Ind., Feb. 12. Henry Ceib reported to the police today that while he was asleep last night a robber entered his room and stole $2,900 which he had placed in a sock and put under his pillow. There is no clew. THE WEATHER For Indiana by U. S. Weather Bureau Fair in south, clearing in north portion tonight. Colder Wednesday, partly cloudy. Today's Temperature. Noon 51 Yesterday. Maximum 50 Minimum 29 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Rain, probably changing to snow tonight. Wednesday cold and blustry. Strong southwest, shifting to west, winds. General Conditions The storm over the west advanced rapidly, causing general rains all over the central states and lake region, and is causing high winds and gales oq the lakes and central state. Temperatures have fallen considerably over the northwest and will go below freezing here tonight.

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Miss Olivia de B. M. Gazzam. This picture of Miss Olivia de B. M. Gazzam was taken at Newport. Her next will be cne at a typewriter doing v ar work, she says. The Philadelphia society girl has gone to school to learn stenography to fit herself for government service. FOUR DAYS LEFT TO SEE INCOME TAX COLLECTORS Office Will Rest at Commercial Club Be Open Evenings of Week. There are only four more days for Wayne county and Richmond income tax payers to receive assistance from Inspector Thomas and Deputy Boland. The office will be closed Saturday, Febvbuary 16. From now until Saturday the office will be open every evening until 8 o'clock. A telephone has been installed. Number 2878. Inspector Thomas received a bulletin from Peter Kruyer of Indianapolis Tuesday stating the time for filing returns of income and excess profits tax including information at the source has been extended from March 1 to April 1. All individuals who are subject to the law are urged to file without delay end corporations are especially urged to comply with the request upon receipt of blanks. Inspector Thomas will go to Economy Wednesday, to lecture on income tax and answer all questions. He will be In Centervllle Thursday from 8:30 until 12 o'clock. The following guestion was submitted to, The Palladium: I purchased a farm in 1917 paying $12,000 for it and $3,000 for stock, all from the same party. -Should I make a report of the fact to the Commission of Internal Revenue? It is not necessary for you to make mention of the fact that you bought the capital assets referred to above as this is a tax on net income only and not on payments made on principal. If your net income from this land and stock and income from any other surce totals $2,000 or more it will be r.ecessarv for vou to make a return nd pay income tax, provided you are married. In case you are single, you would be taxed on the amount of your net income from all sources in excess of $1,000. FOUR MINUTE MAN SPEAKS Dr. J. J. Rae, a four minute man appointed by the State Council of Defense, spoke at the Washington, Murrette and Murray Theatres. Monday evening on "Ship Building for the Government."

First Wayne Man Injured in France is Returning Home

CENTER VILLE, Ind., Feb. 12. The first Wayne county man to be injured in France is returning home, incapacitated ' for further fighting. He is Robert Commons, 24 years old, who was born and reared on a farm near Centerville. He" is expected to arrive in Centerville in about two or throe weeks. Commons, who served with the Canadian troops, was injured by the explosion of a shrapnel shell. Part of the shell struck his shoulder, rendering one of his arms useless, according to scant information received by his relatives. - - - III? mother, Mrs. Albert Williamson

Mr. and Mrs; Redbreast Are Now in Richmond; Heralding Early Spring

Introducing Mr. season of 1918. Robin Redbreast, 4 He arrived, several of him probably, on this day and date, Tuesday, February 12, and. the fact that several persons, living in as many different sections of the city informed the Palladium of his presence, indicates that this certain harbinger of spring is in our midst. Local history records that Mr. Robin Redbreast and Mrs. Robin Redbreast, too, always make their migratory return to Wayne county in February, but it is rare when they reach their old hunting ground as early as the Feb. 12. Of course the robin is not absolutely accurate in his migratory instincts. He does not come until spring is "on the way" but he generally manages to get here while winter is still in condition to transact, more or less, business. In consequence the robin gets cold feet before real spring warmth arrives, but not to the extent that he returns to the southland, for Robin Redbreast is a game little bunch of feathers and if he can manage to get food he will stick it out. Take off your hats to Mr. and Mrs. Robin Redbreast for they are here to stay and they will continue arriving each day. Russia Officially Tells About Accepting Peace LONDON, Feb. J2. Confirmation of the German report that Russia has withdrawn from the war is contained in an official Russian statement received here today. NEW YORK, Feb. 12. Negotiations for the renewal of Russo-German trade relations, conducted at Brest-Litovsk simultaneously with the discussion of a treaty of peace, are reported upon in recent isues of German newspapers reaching this country. ALIENS RUSH TO POLICE STATION The registration of the German alien enemies of Richmond was in full sway Tuesday morning. They began coming, Chief Gornion said, at 6 o'clock in the morning, and came so fast that they had registered more than 100 at noon. Some delay was caused ovine to the fact that the persons effected by the registration did not learn of it in time to have their papers made out properly. Some bad forgotten.-to get their photographs. . . Probably the most delicate task of the registration is the taking of the finger prints. The finger prints of each finger of both hands must be taken, and if a print is blotted the least bit, it is spoiled and another must be taken. Most of the registrants, when questioned as to why they never took out their second naturalization papers, said that they had either neglected or forgotten to do so. Chief of Police Gormon said that he believes there are more aliens than the first estimation gave that the number will near the thousand mark. He is in doubt as to whether they will be able to complete the registration by 8 o'clock Wednesday . night. but he has not yet learned what will be done if the registfation is not completed. WILL REPLY TO SENATORS WASHINGTON, Feb. 12. Senator James announced today that he would speak on "America and Her National Defense" in the senate Thursday. The speech will be a reply to Senators Hitchcock and Wadsworth who recently spoke in support of the bills for a war cabinet and a director of munitions. Mrs. Anna J. Williams Called by Death Angel Mrs. Anna J. Williams, 86 years old, died Tuesday morning at her home, 300 North Twenty-first street. She is survived by one son, Walter Williams of Richmond. Mrs. Williams has been a resident of Richmond for many years and was the widow of George Williams. The funeral services will be held at her home. Thursday afternon at 2:00 o'clock. Burial will take place at Earlham cemetery. Friends may call at any time. now resides in Muncie. Mrs. Omar McConaha, an aunt, and Mrs. Olive Martin, hi3 grandmother, reside ' in Centerville. According to information received by his auni here he is soon to leave London. He spent some time in a hospital in France after he was injured. While born near Centerville, Commons spent most of his life in Montana. When he was six years old he was taken to Montana. The family, some years later returned to Centerville, and after remaining there some time again moved to Montana. Commons was employed in Montana where he enlisted with the Canadian forces.

SAMMIES HIT SOUP

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FOE PEACE OFFERS "RUSE

TO MURDER,"

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13. Germany's war lords were scathingly denounced and Americans urged to fight for "the democracy implanted by Lincoln and advanced by Wilson" in an address commemorating the birthday, anniversary of President Lincoln's delivered today by Senator Lewis of Illinois. The German peace offers were declared to be only a "ruse to murder.' Struggles of the world's democracies to retain their liberty were recounted by Senator Lewis, quoting the German poet Goethe that "those who have liberty must fight to keep it." He referred to President Lincoln as "the apostle of the liberty of man and the standard bearer of the democracy of the world." This nation's progress and freedom, he declared, is the world's inspiration for republican government. "No democracy was ever founded," he said, "that did not have to fight to continue its existence or maintain its ideals. ''From the envy of our situation,

Foes Can Have Peace if They

Admit Defeat, Says the Kaiser

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 12 Germany desires peace, but before it can be attained her enemies must recognize that Germany has been victorious, Emperor William said in reply to an address presented by the Burgomaster of Hamburg on the conclusion of peace with the Ukraine. The Emperor's reply as given in a Berlin dis patch follows: "We have gone through, bard times. Every one has had a burden to bear anxiety, mourning, griefs tribulation and, not the least, he who stands before you. In him were combined the care and grief for the entire people in its sorrows. "We often entered false paths. The Lord pointed out to us by a hard school the path by which we should go. The world, however, at the same time has not been on the right path. "We Germans who still have ideals should work to bring about better times. We should fight for right and morality. Our Lord God wishee us to have peace, but a peace wherein the MOOSE WILL HOLD PATRIOTIC RALLY The Moose lodge will have a patriotic meeting Thursday evening in the lodge rooms. All members and families are invited. Special invitations are extended to parents and families with sons in the service. The members now in service are: Lester Parker, Carl Schepman, Leslie Hornbeck, Leonard Conner, Hugh Chandler, F. L. Darwin, Raleigh Doner, Clarence P. Gagen, Benjamin Hensley, W. F. Hoelscher, Roy Heath, Ray Horney, James M. Holmes, Joe Peters, W. C. Lester, Walter F. Milleri Clarence Lane, Lawrence Harrison, Pat Honard, Grover Jsenhour, Fred Meredith, James Markell, Boston, Ind., Raymond Wr Powell, Fountain City. Ind., Dr. J. J? Grosvenor, Lester Paddock, Fred Ribkee, Bill Rohlig, Forest S. Todd. Lawrence E. Winters, Louis Quenn, Everett Ray, Robert Ashly, Clarence Blair, Christ Bell, J. F. Huddle, Boyce Jones, Geo. H. Mosler, Elmer Van Allen and George H. Kramer (deceased). .... .. . ; Chicago Singer is Released by Germans CHICAGO, Feb. 12. Miss Blanche Slocum of Chicago, a singer who has been virtually held a prisoner, finally has succeeded in obtaining transports, her father, E. B. Slocum was advised today in a message from the American council general at Zurich, Switzerland. The singer wrote her father that the Germans would give her no reason for detention" otter than "she was under suspicion. . '

LINE "OVER THERE" AS HARD AS THEY DO BATTLE LINE

arrived Sammies in

soup line" in France.

eat! The Sammies hit the soup line even before they hit the battle line when the soup line hard just by way of indicating how they'll hit the battle line later.

to be envied ana tneir appemies are SAYS LEWIS from jealousy of our process, hatred was aroused in the hearts of others. America's institutions of freedom, inspiring mankind to her example, inflamed the souls of the royal rulers of Prussia, with fear and inspired them to the war of destruction of all that America stood for and .was. living for. This to them was necessary that they might avoid American influence upon the hearts of the liberty loving German people." It has been charged, Senator Lewis said, that America "under President Wilson would continue war to force governments and people of foreign lands to take our form of government." This, he denied asserting the president"fights for democracy as a right of the whole world." "The promise of President Wilson to "make the world safe for democracy" he added, "is no threat to make, the world take democracy.' It is but the assurance of the effort to give to the world its chance, to take democracy." world will strive to do what is right and good. . "We ought to bring peace to the world. We shall seek in every way to do it. Such an end was achieved yes terday in a friendly manner with ani mKitli KoatAn Kir Alia fiWMiao ' perceives, no - reason for fighting long er, extends a hand to us and receives our hands. v . "But he who will not accept peace, but .on the contrary declines, pouring out the blood of his; own and of our people, must be forced to" have peace. "We desire to live in friendship with neighboring peoples, but the victory of German arms must be first recognized. Our troops under the great Hindenburg will continue to win it Then peace will come." Canada and Ireland Unite in Honoring Abe " SPRINGFIELD, 111., Feb. 12 Observance of the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, born 109 years ago, took' a more ! popular turn than for many years, in Springfield, the last resting place cf the martyred president. Instead of the exclusive banquet of former occasions, two mass meetings were arranged for this afternoon and tonight in the state arsenal. Canada and Ireland united to honor the American hero. , Justice William Penwick Riddell of the supreme ' court of Ontario, and Thomas Power O'Connor, Irish Nationalist leader in ' parliament, being on the program as speakers at tonight's meeting. This afternoon Addison G. Proctor, of St. Joseph. Mich., said to be the only living delegate to the Wigwam convention which nominated Lincoln for president in 1860, will tell of the historic gathering. At the afternoon gathering a great chorus of school children w ill sing patriotic airs. WILL VOTE ON CLUB DIRECTORS i Wayne , county farmers, who are members of the Richmond Commercial clubrwill discuss the advisability of procuring a' county agent Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock. From 7-un-tll 9 o'clock the polls will be open and votes for directors of the club will be received. The vote cannot be cast by mail or proxy. , . ' The election board is. composed 'of Inspector Adam H. Bartel. Clerks, ,T. B. Jenkins , and Richard Granger; Judges, George Calvelage and John F. Ackerman. . "Traffic managements" will be the subject for an address by P. ; J. McNeely of thy Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce. Associate Secretary Gilbert of the Greater Dayton association will make an address. - J- .' v

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a preuy gooa guage 01 meir uwebs. Southern Legislature for First Time Observes . Abe Lincoln's Birthday PETERSBURG, Va., Feb. 12. What is said to be the first participation of a southern legislature in the observance of Lincoln's birthday took place here today when members of the Virgining general assembly attended exercises at Camp Lee, conducted by the 319th brigade composed exclusively of Virginians. The Virginian brigade observed the day in return for the compliment recently paid the memory of General Robert E. Lee on Jan. 19 by Pennsylvania troops at Camp Lee. The legislature at Richmond yesterday voted to adjourn until Wednesday so the members could attend the Lincoln memorial. COMPLETE PLANS FOR RE-BUILDING City Engineer Davis has completed plans for the rebuilding of the greenhouses, boiler shed, storage rooms, and the office at Glen Miller park. There will be a great change in the appearance of the park, he says, as the buildings will be , more modern than were the old ones. There has been several gifts of flowers, ferns and seedlings given to the city for use at, the new greenhouses, and more are being received. If citizens continue to send flowers as they have been doing, there will be plenty in the parks this summer, Superintendent Hollarn said. PATRIOTIC RALLIES IN NEW YORK CITY NEW YORK, Feb. 12. The observance of Lincoln's birthday in New York City was marked by ah unusually large number of patriotic meetings. Special celebrations were, held in schools and churches under the auspices of the National Security league. Cardinal Farley presided at a notable meeting in St. Patrick's Cathedral. The directors of the Lincoln Patriotic Army here made the day an occasion for obtaining enlistments for this semi-military organization, formed recently for the purpose of "inspiration and training in practical patriotism end intelligent citizenship." Men, women and children are eligible for membership "to protect the country's future by establishing a national con dition of perpetual, patriotic prepared ness." CINCINNATI FEARS OHIO RIVER FLOOD CINCINNATI, O, Feb. 12 The Ohio river reached a flood stage of 61.1 feet at 11 o'clock today and United States, Weather forecaster Deveraux predicts that if the Sugar Creek gorge continues to hold the water will go to 85 feet by tomorrow morning. , Real flood conditions were revealed when daybreak came today and ice floes aggrovated matters. ,The waters have invaded the lowlands of the city proper as well as in Cumminsville, the east, end, and riverside and at both Newport and Covington, Ky. Many families who only a few days ago returned to their homes from the high waters that had receded, are again being driven out by the encroaching water and ice. Mrs. Mary B. Grant Red Cross -Mrs. Mary -Blanchard Grant, widow of George Grant, il years old. a prominent resident of Richmond, died Monday night at 11 o'clock at her home 101 South Eighth street. ; She. was a member of one of the oldest families in Richmond and was identified with many social organizations. She resided on South Eighth street during her married life. Mrs. Grant bad been a member of the Ticknor club for many years. This was one of the first literary-clubs for women organised in Richmond. She was a leading member "of the "First Presbyterian church.

PEACE MOVE OF MEW TYPE IS SEEN It! ADDRESSES

Old School Diplomats See Actual Peace Negotiations in Recent Speeches by Representatives of Warring Nations. DEPART FROM OLD WAY WASHINGTON, Feb. 12. Actual peace negotiations of a new type and on a far greater scale than heretofore known are seen by old school diplomats in the recent addresses by spokesmen of the warring nations outling terms. Although President Wilson's latest address to Congress is regarded as a clear reiteration of America's determination to continue to fight until the military masters of Germany ready to consider peace on the principles of justice it was pointed out negotiations on a vast scale really are going on. "These extra official negotiations' as they are called by diplomats depart radically from the ancient and accepted practices of diplomacy. Instead of being conducted in the secrecy . of round-table conference, which was the aim of the central powers in the early stages of the war, the great issues are now being expounded and - critically analyzed in the light of publicity and ithn wnrlil fnnim The president addressed congress to clear up any confusion resulting from the recent speeches on peace terms by Count Von Hertling, the German chancellor and Count Czernin, the Austrian premier. In the address of Count Von Hertling. the president found no approach to peace but only a proposal to end the war on German terms. The Austrian premier, however, the president said, seemed to see the fundamental elements of -peace with clear vision and probably would have gone farther had it not been for Austria's dependance upon Germany. COMMENT OF PRESS . LONDON, Feb. 12. President Wilson's address is given the same prominence that all his utterances receive in the morning newspapers, but the text reached the newspapers too late for more than perfunctory comment on a few outstanding sentences. The president's attitude toward the speech of Count Von Hertling receives the main attention and in thi6, the president is regarded as having gone to the heart of the matter. In the address the Times sees an important refutation of "the Bolshevik illusion that Prussian militarism can be exercised by rhetoric," and commends the serene confidence with which President Wilson adheres to the belief that the war will not end without establishing the reign of right and justice. The Daily News believes that it was not an accident that the president's reply to Von Hertling and Count Czernin was delivered on the eve of a newsession of the British parliament and thinks its significance will not be lost on the house of commons in view of conditions which "arise generally from the gravity of national affairs and specifically from the vague and disquieting situation created by the last Versailles conference with its menacing suggestion of another reacation in the direction of a knockout blow." WILL CARRY MAIL ON AIRPLANES WASHINGTON, Feb. 12. Establishment of an airplane mail service between Washington, . Philadelphia and New York during the coming summer was indicated today when the postoffice department called for bids on five airplanes for that service. it For U.S. Always" Says Wayne German Alien John C. Rausch, 48 years old, who resides on a farm west of Richmond, was the first German alien residing outside of Richmond, to register at the post office. Although Rausch neglected to take out naturalization papers he said he was "For Uncle Sam first, last and every time." Residents of the county must register at the post office. The registration closes Wednesday evening. German aliens living In the city muet register at police station. Knitted For on Her Deathbed Mrs. Grant was especially interested In Red ' Cross work and up to the day of her death had been knitting. She made sweaters and other articles for her grandson. Raymond Mather, who was to sail Tuesday for France. He bad been stationed at Omaha, Neb. Although confined to her bed she spent a part of each day knitting for the boys in the " service. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Harry Mather, and son, Edward ; Grant of Boston, Mass., and two granddaughters, Miss Louise and Miss Mary Mather. Funral arrangements have not been completed. ;