Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 121, 2 April 1918 — Page 1

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BICHMOK AM VOL. XLIII NO 121 Palladium and Sun-Telegram RICHMOND, IND., TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 2, 1918 SINGLE COPY, 5 CENTS

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VALIDITY OF LIQUOR LAW NOW UP TO IIO COURT Evansville Case to Test Con-

suiuuonamy o t Indiana Bone Dry Law Before the Supreme Bench. ARGUMENTS ARE HEARD

Br Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS. April 2. The Indiana supreme court today heard, arguments In the case fled by the F. W. Cook Brewing company against Edgar 1 chmltt, chief of police at Evansville, to test the constitutionality of the Indiana state-wide prohibition law, Wblch Is to take effect at midnight tonight The request of attorneys in a case filed In Lake county to test the law, but on different grounds .than the Evansville case to be heard today aleo, was taken under advisement by the court until the end of the argument In the Evansville suit at noon. The Lake county case, filed by retail liquor interests, has not been briefed as yet, the lawyers said, but they desired to make their oral arguments with the permission to file written briefs later. The law was held to be constitutional in Lake county. Reviews History of Case. . When the court took up the Evansville case in which Judge Hostotter of the Vanderburgh superior court declared the law unconstitutional, Phil ipp Gould, one of Schmltts attorneys, opened the arguments. He explained briefly the status of the case from the time it was filed until it reached the supreme court and stated the questions involved as he saw them, and then proceeded to consider decisions by the supreme court of the state in 1855, and on which the "wets' relied in their arguments to the lower court at Evansville. He attempted to show why they do not apply to the present day saying the state prohibition law passed in 1S55 and decided to be invalid had certain provisions which the present law ( . floes not contain and "was, so. written ' " that the void section could' not bedeclared invalid without affecting the entire law. Court Room Crowded. Each side had one hour in which to present its arguments. The court room was crowded and many stood about the entrance unable to get in to hear the arguments. The law provides that the state shall become "dry" after today. Unless the supreme court should give a decision immediately after the arguments, something it seldom or ever has done in this state, the law will take effect, and the intoxicating liquor w business will have to suspend at least until the court makes its ruling, and whether it ever resumes depends on the court's action on the law. Judges Ask Questions. During the arguments in the case from Evansville the attorneys representing the brewing company were asked a number of questions by Judge Lalry and Townsend. One of the questions Judge Lairy asked, was how the lawyers attacking the law reconciled the decision of the supreme conrt that the local option laws of the state were constitutional with the theory the "wets" said the Beebe case set forth. Tbft answer was that in the local option and other liquor laws held to be valid by the supreme court since 1855, the legislature had done what the courts said in the Beebe case should be done, namely allowed the people to decide what they wanted. The lawyers for the brewing companies also said there was a distinction between regulating the manufacture and the sale at retail of Intoxicating liquor. The arguments in the Evansville case were completed when court adjourned at noon. The court announced it would hear the arguments oft the case from Lake county this afternoon. One hour was alloted to each side, T the arguments beginning at 1:30 o'clock. The Lake county case presents the attacks of the retail interest on the law, while the Evansville case presented the contention of the manufacturers of intoxicating liquors. GOLD WAVE HEADED TOWARD RICHMOND A freezing cold wave is due, probably before forty-eight hours, according to Weatherman Moore. The cold may be even more intense than is predicted, but it will at least fall to freezing, according to the weather predictor. The cold will be preceded by general rains. The cold wave is said to be coming from Medicine Hat, Alberta, Can., where the temperature is near zero.

Ho Bulgarians Moved to the Western Front (By Associated Pressi WASHINGTON, April 2. A report co the state department today from 4-.an fnnaiil H Aft Aral Murnhv it ' SUU" " ' " " ' Sofia declared that no Bulgarian lYHJm "tin - " troops for the big German offensive. It had been stated that Bulgarians had been fighting in the went along tide Germans and Austrians.

Long Range BomSarlment of Paris Resumed Today (By Assocnaed Press) PARIS, April 2. The eighth long range bombardment began at 10:10 o'clock today when a projectile exploded in the region of the city. Further identifications show that three members of the Landon family of New York, who had been residing in Paris, were killed on Good Friday when a shell from the long range German gun struck a church. They were Mrs. Mary G. Landon, wife of Edward II. Landon of New York, and his daughters, Mrs. Lucy Landon Speed, wife of Captain Ralph Speed, of the British army service corps, and Miss Ruth Landon. An air raid warning was sounded at 3:15 o'clock this morning. Anti-aircraft guns began to fire immediately and a continuous curtain of fire was placed around the capital. The night was calm and the moon gleamed fit fully through the light and fleecy clouds amidst which glided the twink ling lights of the French airplanes defending Paris. .

ROPER SPEAKS AT LOAN RALLY ON SATURDAY Internal Revenue Head Takes Place of Governor Bamberger. Most of Richmond fraternal societies have formally notified the Liberty Loan committee of their intention of participating in the Liberty Loan mass meeting next Saturday night L. A. Handley, who will be in charge of this feature of the demonstration, said Tuesday that acceptances to the committee's invitation had been general, though several of the orders have not held their meetings and cannot act officially before Friday. The Mnxwell-Briscoe band of Newcastle, which is being brought here by the Elks as a contribution to the Liberty Loan committee's plans, is to head the parade of fraternal orders, all of which are to march from Main and Tenth streets to the Coliseum. Where They Meet The committee, however, desires, it announced again that members of the fraternal societies should meet as originally planned at their lodge halls, then proceed to Main and Tenth street where the line will form for the march to the Coliseum. The Liberty Loan committee at Its meeting yesterday afternoon learned with regret that Governor Bamberger of Utah, scheduled to deliver an ad dress .here Thursday, jrftwtaMU not. be able to BKpt3!e5tr'"' ' "'", However, the committee was notified by the State committee that Daniel G. Roper, United States Commissioner of Internal Revenue, will be here and will address the meeting at the High school auditorium at 2:30 o'clock. War pictures will be thrown on a screen during the address by Julian Bryan, the British ambulance driver. The public is invited to attend this meeting as well as the mass meeting in the Coliseum on Saturday night. Patriots in Dozen Ohio Cities Make Admirers of Kaiser Kiss Colors (By Associated Press) COLUMBUS. Ohio, April 2. Growing activity against pro-Germanism was marked in Ohio by work of volunteer vigilance committees in half , a dozen cities last night. At Fremont, Fred Kolb, tailor, was rescued from a mob by tbe police. Lynching was threatened when he refused to kiss the American flag, the police arriving in time to save him. Frederick Bollman, editor of a German paper, and numerous others were made to publicly show evidence of their patriotism. More than a hundred steel mill employes took William Zerbe, one of their number, to the public square in Canton, and forced him to salute and kiss the colors after alleged unpatriotic remarks. Visits Pro-Germans. Three hundred persons in sixty automobiles visited thirty homes of alleged pro-Germans in the Coshocton neighborhood and compelled heads of families to denounce the Kaiser and to salute and kiss the flag. Doors were broken in at several homes and a lire company was called to aid in getting one family out. A patrol car of police officers tried unsuccessfully to break up the mob. At a meeting last night, the Columbus board of education ordered teaching of German in all city schools to be stopped at once. Proposes Declaration of War Against Turkey (By Associated ""Kfass) WASHINTON, April 2. A resolution proposing a declaration of a state of war between the United States and Turkey and Bulgaria was introduced Into the senate today by Senator King of Utah, and referred to the foreign relations committee without debate. The resolution recited that the two nations named are Germany's allies and therefore enemies of the United States THE WEATHER For Indiana by United States Weather Bureau Fair in extreme north, probably rain in south and central portion tonight and Wednesday, cooler. Today's Temperature. Noon ,, 68 Yesterday, Maximum 64 Minimum 49

'I! LAW CLOSES SALOONS IN HOOSiERDOM Drastic Measure Wipes Out Liquor Traffic and Prevents Shipments into State from Wet Cities." PENALTIES ARE HEAVY The Indiana state-wide prohibition law is so drastic in its provisions that from the time, of its passage it has been known as the "bone dry" law. The date set for the law to take effect is midnight of April 2. Two county court decrees on the law have been given, one at Gary upholding the law as constitutional, and another at Evansville, holding the law is void. Both cases were appealed to the Indiana Supreme Court and oral arguments set for April 2. The statute provides that every person except licensed pharmacists, wholesale druggists, manufacturing chemists or public hospitals shall remove all intoxicating liquor in his possession from the state within ten days after the law takes effect, and failure to do so shall be prima facie evidence that such liquor is kept for the purpose of illegal sale or gift. Rules Are Drastic. ' There is a provision, however, that one gallon of intoxicating liquor, and not to exceed twelve quarts of beer, and all wine manufactured for "his own domestic consumption kept in his own home for domestic use, held by an individual," may be retained. Drastic restrictions are placed about pharmacists and all others who may have Continued On Page Seven. SALOONS DIE AT 11 O'CLOCK After more than 100 years of life in Richmond, with the exception of a short period prior to 1855 when the city was dry along with the. rest of the state pending a decision of the validity of a-dry law enacted at that time, all saloons in Richmond will close their doors at 11 o'clock Tuesday night. Whether they shall remain closed for all time depends upon the decision that the Indiana supreme court, now considering the question at Indianapolis, may hand down. Two classes of people in the city are anxiously awaiting this decision the wets and the dries. The saloon keepers are, of course, the most interested, for their future hangs in the balance. It is expected that Tuesday night will be a geat night in Richmond an event that will no doubt be mark ed by a- rather hillarious celebration on the part of those who suffer fre quent lapses from the pathway of sobriety. FORD EMPLOYES ILL; SUSPECT SPY PLOT (By Associated Press) DETROIT, April 2. Officials of the Ford Motor company this afternoon confirmed a report that more than 200 men have been effected daily by a mysterious epidemic resembling grip which has been prevalent in the plant. It was estimated that about 2,000 employes have been ill thus far. Government agents and other investi gators at the plant have been searching for evidence of an enemy plot. KOKOMO, Ind., April 2. Out of 250 employes of the Superior Machine Tool company here only 75 are at work today, all the others being ill with an ailment resembling grip. The company is making an investigation. Suspicion of spy work arises from the fact the company in working on a munitions contract. BANDIT HOLDS UP BANK AT CINCINNATI (Associated Press.) CINCINNATI, April 2 An armed bandit entered the First National bank of Madlsonville, a northern suburb of this city, shortly after the noon hour today, forced two clerks into the vaults, took $9,000 in bills from the cashier's cage and made an escape in a high powered automobile. Workers for Red Cross Needed to Fill Order Workers are needed at the Red Cross rooms. A large government order has been received which must be filled this week. The work rooms will be open Tuesday evening and possibly other evenings also. Women are urged to work at the rooms this T"k. AVIATOR IS BURIED WASHINGTON, April 2. Lieut. L. C. Beauman, a young marine corps aviator who was killed in a fall with a seaplane at Miami, Fia., March 23, was buried with military honors today at Arlington National Cemetery. His home was in California.

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HUGE GUNS HELP FIRST SMASH OF. ENEMY; TO MOVE THEM UP IS ANOTHER MATTER

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'' The massed ranks of the enemy offer an excellent target for the British and French machine gunners. Snugly Intrenched in shell craters the machine gun squads of the allies have been able to make the enemy's advances cost him thousands of lives daily. ' .

SEED CORN CAR TO ARRIVE SOON AT GREENSFORK Farmers who are still in need of seed corn will be able to get it next week from the shipment which will be received at Greensfork by Mr. Martindale of the Martindale Elevator company. The corn has been ordered through the 6tate seed corn department. A carload has been ordered by Mr. Martindale, and will include between 600 and 700 bushels. A little over half of the shipment has been ordered, and there will be a supply for those who have not yet sent in their orders. Farmers who wish to have the seed reserved can notify Mr. Martindale this week. A more definite announcement as to the arrival of the car of seed corn will be made later. C. Henry, seed corn supervisor, through whem the order was made, telephoned Mr. Martindale .Tuesday that he was sending information con cerning the kind of corn being shipped and the price that is to be charged. Government May Merge All Express Companies (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, April " 2. Merging of the express companies under a new corporation to operate them as a unit and work out a base for distribution of profits is under consideration between the railroad administration and representatives of the companies. Some announcement is expected within a week. Conclusion of an agreement has been held up, it was learned today, by difficulties in developing a plan for apportioning the stock of the new company, which would have virtually a monopoly of express business in the United States. The capitalization of the new company also is the subject of considerable difference of opinion. The four leading companies Adams, American, Wells-Fargo and Southern claim a physical valuation of their transportation property of approximately J30,000,000. . ........... The plan for a unified express business in the outgrowth of earlier suggestions from the express companies that their concerns be taken over and operated during the war as the railroads have been, with guarantee of average earnings for the three years ending last June. POLITICAL EDITOR DEAD BUENOS AIRES, April 2. Dr. Adolfo Davila, chief political editor of La Prensa, is dead at his home here, He resigned his seat in the senate in 1912 to take the editorship.

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The cathedral at Amiens, the objective of the enemy in their efforts to cut off the transportation and communications of the allied forces, is one of the oldest and most beautiful in France and as .such would be a tempting target to the foe in their love of vandalism and depredation.

Entrance of U. S. Army in Battle Called Historic by London Press

(Associated . Prpss.) LONDON, April 2 The decision to place American units in the brigades with French and British battalions for Immediate participation in the fighting on the western front is greeted by tne morning newspapers as a historic action. The Daily Telegraph says: "The part played by President Wilson in -the deliberations which ended In the decision will not be forgotten by these peoples of Europe which already owe so much to his strong and resourceful statesmanship." The Daily Chronicle says; "The fine spirit shown by . the United tiia.ed ', throughout this crisis has been the j source of utmost encourasement and ' moral support to her allies in Europe.

atl'-; -far, ifr r-n-"!' on the western troni. i Nowhere has the lesson of Brest-LIt-ovsk been more clearly read than in America and nowhere is the absolute need for defeating Germany more distinctly realized." "It proves," says the Dally ExpresB, "that America is in the-war-for victory and it is additional evidence of President Wilson's idealistic statesmanship." "The spirit in which this measure has been taken by America," declares the Morning Post, "deserve-, as it will receive, the fullest recognition both In France and this country, and that it will have its weight in Germany too wo cannot doubt." The Times says; "It seals the bond Continued On Page Ninc.j

BOTH SIDES REST WHILE HEAVY GUNS DO FIGHTING Allied Armies and Germans Dig in Between Montdidier and Noyon Infantry Engagements Die Down.

BRITISH STORM POINTS (By Associated Press) Today's official report on the situation along the great battle front revealed conditions virtually unchanged. Yesterday's dispatch from Genera) Pershing in which It was noted that both sides were digging in between Montdidier and Noyon made It seem probable that the lull would continue In this sector at least, and apparently little more activity on tbe line north from Montdidier and along the British front. Considerable increase in the violence of tbe artillery fire at some points is announced which was to have been expected as the opposing army were increasingly able to get theli larger guns In position. Paris has been subjected not only to another long range bombardment but to an air raid. At any rate the dispatches show a period of an hoar and ten minutes early this morning between the sounding of an alarm and the "all clear" signal. No reports ai to bomb dropping or casualties if any has been issued, however. The big gun bombardment, the eighth upon the region of Paris, started shortly after 10 o'clock this forenoon. Make Slight Advance French and British troops advanced last night between the Somme and Demuin. it is announced officially In Paris. Over most of the front between the Somme and the Olse the night was relatively calm. Heavy artillery fighting occurred at some points. The British stormed strongly held German positions in a wood along the Luce river yesterday. When the enemy withdrew after sharp fighting he left the ground strewn wth his dead. . Prepare For Movements. Infantry operations on a large seal a n the -Pteardy- battlefield have died down while both sides prepare for the next move in the great conflict Vicious local fighting has occurred between Albert and Montdidier, but the Germans have been checked in all attempts to advance toward Amiens, while the France-British troops have made small gains between the Somme and Demiun. In the days of desperate and anguinary fighting since they launched their attacks on the line before CamContinued On Page Ten. BIG VOTE CAST IN WISCONSIN (By Associated Press) MILWAUKEE, Wis., April 2. Early voting in the special senatorial election in Wisconsin, which is to determine who shall fill the vacancy in congress caused by the death of Senator Paul HuBtln, was unusually heavy. In the cities the polls opened at 6 o'clock, and it was in those centers where heaviest voting had been re corded. Unsettled weather and pos sible showers were the forecast for the day. The senatorial candidates are Congressman Irvine L. Lenroot, Republican; Joseph F. Da vies, Democrat, and Victor L. Berger, Socialist. The campaign closed last night with all three senatorial candidates claiming victory. Mr. Lenroot addressed a meeting at Baraboo and then caught a train for Superior to cast his vote. Mr. Davies spoke in this city. Democratic leaders claim that thi cities will go heavily Democratic and overcome Lenroot's strength in the country. Berger predicted a Socialistic landslide in Milwaukee county and said he. would pick up enough votes in the German counties along tbe shore of Lake Michigan to elect him. Big Steamer Reported Sunk by Submarine (Associated Press.) BISTOX, April 2. Sinking of the British steamer Carlisle Castle presumably by a German submarine while on a voyage from this country for a foreign port was reported in shipping circles here today. Boston exporters notified marine underwriters that they had been advised of the loss of the vessel, but had no information regarding the state of the crew. The ship was under charter" to the Cunard line and carried war supplies. NEW YORK, April 2. The Carlisle Castle a steel screw steamship of.4,325 gross tons, left an Atlantic port Jali." 27, and was torpedoed on Feb. 10 in the English channel, according to officials of the Union Castle Mail Steamship company, owners, . in this city today. The ship carried a crew of 52, all of whom were saved except the fourth engineer who was killed at his post. The Carlisle Castle was built In 1913 at Newcastle, England, and was 400 feet long and S3 . feet

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