Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 126, 8 April 1918 — Page 1

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Palladium LIBERTY DRIVE IN RICHMOND AND COUNTY PROGRESSES Committees of Men and Women Begin Work of Soliciting Farmers Buying in Large Amounts. MANY INQUIRIES MADE WASHINGTON. April 8. Official reports to the treasury today put the first day's subscriptions In the third Llbertv Loan campaign at $250,000,000. Officials said this probably was somewhat high, though, as first reports are usually too optimistic. BULLETIN Richmond and Wayne county's subscriptions to the third Issue of Liberty loan bonds was $71,550 up until late this afternoon. The quota of Wayne county in the Liberty loan drive Is "in the making. In every township on Monday morning, committees of both men and women began the work of soliciting, and complex figures were not available for the first day's efforts. It was indicated by partial returns from the outtownships that there will be no real difficulty in raising the quota. Farmers are buying Liberty loan bonds in large amounts. It was said bv several township chairman, and this means that the townships themselves will reach their quota probably before Richmond lands In the coveted position. . . I have been a buyer of securities for several years," said a prominent . farmer, who was a visitor at headquarters Monday morning, "and as many of these are not tax exempt my return has been very small. Today I disposed of every one of these, and have made application In my township for Liberty Loan bonds, whlcn at 4Vi per cent with no taxes to pay. gives me a much handsomer return "In fact I regard it as a better investment by far than the returns I receive on a piece of rental property I own in Richmond. Liberty Bond3 require no repairs and I have no taxes to pay and then again I collect no rent. The- government is ready at certain dales with my Interest and there is no delay. Yes. I'm a convert to Liberty Bond, not alone because It it Is every man's duty to help the government, but because it brings better returns." The committee Monday answered many Inquiries from persons who desired to purchase bonds in small amounts or. the payment plan. All banks in the county are glad to assist persons who desire to purchase bands and have not the funds to pay cash therefor. The government itself is encouraging the payment plan and the committee is instructing committees to so inform prospective purchasers that they may take advantage of the plan if they are unable to make payments in full. Traction Employes Get Cent An Hoar Increase to Meet H. C. of Living Employes of the Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction company in Richmond, who have been with the company less than one year, have been granted a salary increase to "cope with the increase in the cost of living." The , Increase Is one cent on the hour which amounts to nine cents daily. The men who were granted a raise have been with the company less than a year and are said to have been drawing a salary of $1.S9 daily. The new Increase makes their dally pay nlmoft $2.00. To be exnet. $1.08 This was done to help the men to better meet the high cost of living.

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Union County Grand Jnry t Begins Probe of Murder LIBERTY, ind.. April 8 The grand iury begun an investigation today of the murder of Schupler Shop pier, which ooeurrrd near here several days s-.ko. George Swafford. a neighbor, shot and killed Sheppier when the latter, Swafford says, attacked him with- a club. Sheppier was buried Saturday.

, THE WEATHER For Indiana by the United States Weather Bureau Fair tonight and Tuesday. 'older tonight with freezing temperature. Today's Temperature Noon 43 Yesterday Maximum 4 Minimum 41 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore. Fair tonight and Tuesday. Several degrees below freezing tonight. General Conditions The southwestern storm which caused the showers of Saturday night throughout Indiana and the central states also caused rain on Sunday in the Ohio valley from Cincinnati southward. Heavy rains at Little Rock, Ark., where there was 4.14 inches of rainfall. The cold-wave covers the Great i.nkes an.l affects all the . central states. Temperatures are below f-rln? throughout the north.

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BUY TODAY Procrastination In the matter of buying Liberty Bonds may reflect on Wayne county's patriotic spirit There is no reason, the county committee believes, why the full quota of $1,100,000 should not be sold by next Monday night. If you have decided to buy a Liberty Bond don't put It off. Go to any bank In the county or to any member of the committee and sign your application. If you want any Information concerning the manner to proceed, likewise go to any banker or go direct to committee headquarters In the Palladium building. Remember that when you buy a Liberty Bond, whether it is for $50, or $100 or $500 or larger, you not only are helping out YOUR government, but you likewise are making an investment that will net you clear of taxes 4 percent. And please also remember that you will help to keep Wayne county in the position it always has been right at the top among Indiana counties. BRITISH CAVALRY CHARGE FEATURE OF GREAT DRIVE Horsemen Make Most of Chance to Strengthen Line of Allied Defense. WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE. Sunday, April 7. No finer chapter has been provided from the story of the British defense since the German offensive began than that furnished by the cavalry. Never during the present war had horsemen been given the chance which they had In this more or less open warfare, and they made the most of it. They have been here, there and everywhere, filling in gaps, strengthening the lines and covering the retirements of infantry. Their work has been brilliant and" they thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it despite the gruelling engagements. The correspondent saw long lines of cavalry on the road yesterday. They were battle-worn and plainly showed the marks of hard fighting. More than one trooper led a riderless horse. But the men's heads were up and their lances described deiant circles, while the horses cavorted as though they, too, were ready for more trouble. In the first three days, of the, German drive the cavalry fought mostly on foot and did valuable work. On the twenty-third the cavalry came into its own for the horses were brought forward and the troopers began a series of spectacular feast. Often there were races between cavalry and enemy infantry for certain positions. The next big action was on March 30, when the cavalry was called upon. They responded and came pounding up to a wood in a picturesque manner.. Here a part of them dismounted and went in on foot, but the Canadian horse tore on into the forest and hurled themselves on the enemy. As one trooper later put it "there was a hell of a fight." Step by step the Germans gave way before the onslaught until the western part of the wood had been cleared. The cavalry held it until next morning when the infantry took over the position. It was decided the cavalry should attack again the next morning, April 1. They did and no more splendid sight has been seen along the front than that presented when they came charging across the fields as in the days of old and drove straight into the banks of machine guns scattered among the trees. The first charge gave the horsemen a footing in a wood. They reformed and surged forward again. This time they got to the center of the forest. Once more they drove their horses full against the German line. The latter held for a little and then sagged and .broke and the British stormed their way clear through to the eastern side of wood, the enemy fleeing before them. Behind them the ground was strewn with German dead and wounded. "Grand Rush" from Here to Eaton Saturday Night EATON. O., April 8 Saloons here did a rushing business Saturday, following the going "dry" of Indiana last week. There was a grand rush of people from Richmond and Wayne county to Eaton to slake their thirst. Eaton is the nearest oasis to Rich mond and Wayne county. Although there was a big crowd of strangers in the city Saturday, the police report no trouble or arrests. Expect to Recruit 500 Nurses Before June 1 CLEVELAND, O., April 8 Eightyfive registered nurses were recruited in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio during March by the American Red Cross, Miss Mary M. Roberts, Lake Division director of nursing has announced. Before June 1, it is expected to recruit at least 500 nurses from the three states in the division and. that number must be reached if the division is to furnish its quota of the 5.000 nurses required from all parts of the country by Surgeon General Gorgas. ONLY FOR DOGS NEW YORK, April 8 Pigs in Greater Berlin and in all other large Prussian cities may be used only for the making of sausage, the Berlin Tageblatt recently announced. The paper says this is because nearly all ?he rd? rmve been slaughtered.

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Americans grenading the enemy trenches (above) ; messtime behind the American lines (left), and an American trench the mom ent after the gas attack signal had been sounded. If the many thousands of American fighters now in France have not had part as yet in the most Important engagements it is not to be supposed that they have been wasting their time. Every minute of the day and many minutes of the night find the Yankees skirmishing with Fritz and harassing him with trench raids or training diligently behind the front lines. There is not a phase of warfare as it is known today in Europe that has not been made familiar to the men of Pershing's forces, who may soon share the front trenches in Picardy witn their French and British comrades.

103 High School Pupils In Graduating Class; More Girls Than Boys Dr. Mcintosh, president of Wabash college, will be the speaker at the Richmond high school commencement exercises this year. The date for commencement has been set for June 6, and school will be dismissed June 8. A class of 103 pupils, of which 39 are boys, is to be graduated this year. The percentage of boys graduating this year is slightly lower man last year, as several boys who were mem bers of the graduating class have en listed in service. At a recent class meeting the seniors voted to wear gray academic caps and gowns at the various commencement events. The caps and gowns have been adopted in order to save the expense of purchasing new clothing for commencement. R. S, ASHE FINED ON BRIBE CHARGE TROY, O., April 8. Robert S. Ashe of Richmond, and Timothy Glenn, former mayor of New Paris, O., were fined $1,000, and four members of the city council of Bradford, O., were fined $100, in the common pleas court here today when they pleaded guilty to charges of bribery and accepting bribes. Glenn and Ashe are said to have been instrumental several weeks ago in getting the city council of Bradford to award a lighting contract at what is declared to have been an exorbitant rate. In order to secure the contract Glenn and Ashe paid five members of the council $100 each, it was charged. George Stitcher, a member of the Bradford council at the time, and one of the five men who accepted a bribe, later told the Bradford mayor about the matter and a grand jury investigation was made. In the Troy court today all of the men changed their former pleas of not guilty, and pleaded guilty to the charge. An effor.t would have been made, it is said, to send Glenn and Ashe to the federal penitentiary on the charge but the law would aL-so demand similar punishment for the councilmen and a compromise was therefore anected. Stitcner was tne only man who was not fined because he was instrumental in assisting the prosecution to conduct the case. At the time the indictments were made Ashe declared that the whole matter was a frame-up. WHUT CROP IS below mami WASHINGTON, April 8. Winter wheat production this year will be about 660,000,000 bushels, the department of agriculture today estimated in its reports, showing the condition of the crop on April to be 78.6 normal. Rye production wfl be about, 86,000,000, its condition April 1, being 85.8 per cent, normal. Condition of winter wheat in the important growing state follows: Ohio, 80; Indiana, 94; Illinois, 88; Missouri, 52; Nebraska, 75; Kansas, 67; Oklahoma, 63

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DENY THEY TOLD KRUEGER THEY REGRETTED ACTION

In answer tp a statement issued by Dr. F. W. Krueger iu which he declared that Sheriff Clem Carr, County ! Treasurer E. J. Weidner and Deputy j Treasurer Thomas I Ahl had told him they believed the charges against him should be dropped, statements have been issued by these three men reiterating the charges they made in affidavits sworn out against Krueger alleging disloyalty. A statement was also issued by Dr. E. R. Churchell, chairman of the Wayne county council of defense. The statements made by these men follow: Dr. Churchell "As Dr. Krueger was an officer of the United States government, the County Defense Council had no right to conduct a hearing. Th? only course open was for us to forward the affidavits to the Department of Justice for investigation and hearing. The matter is entirely in the Lands of the government. The affidavits were published because Dr. Krueger submitted a public statement to the press." Clem V. Carr "All I have to say is that the affidavit which I made and gave to the County Defense Council is absolutely true and stands on the facts which it contained." Ed J. Weidripr "The facts contained in the affidavit were true and I have no reason to change any statement which I made. I realize fully the seriousness of swearing to something which is not true. I am willing, if necessary, to go before officers of the government and make the same statements." Thomas I. Ahl -The affidavit stands as signed and personally 1 have no reason to change any of the statements." Dr. Krueger's Statement. The statement issued by Dr. Krueger follows: To the General Public: It is greatly to my regret that a second statement seems, necessary from me to make my position clear to my friends in view of the affidavits of Messrs. Carr, Weidner and Ahl, which were published. I sought to appear before the Council of Defense to answer the charges, but the privilege was denied me by the chairman. Dr. Churchell, and the affidavits were given to the press without giving me a hearing. It was also published that the council unanimously recommended my dismissal from the local conscription board, which if correct, would be out of harmony with the American spirit of justice, which grants every man his day in court. In justice to myself, my family, and my friends, I cannot rest under these charges of disloyalty which are implied in the affidavits, vhen all my acts and conversation were simply intended to give expression to my impatience at our inability to get at our ene-ty and destroy him before he could inflict still greater damage. Every statement I made before these men making the affidavits was aimed to convey my desire to crush the German army, and far from desire in any way give it comfort. In my blunt way I have been unfortunate in my choice of words, if they have been construed into disloyal utterances. I am not accustomed to engage in street corner arguments about the war, and do not voluntarily enter into discussion about it. All these statements were made in

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the presence of officials who were equally engaged with me in the service of the government in the promotion of the war, and, therefore, the more regret that publicity was given to these criticisms through the press, and I, of course, was shocked beyond measure that ray official associates should so misconstrue my attitude and motives. Expressed Regret He Says. I do not charge any ulterior motives, but believe that those making the affidavits felt it proper to do so with their understanding of patriotic duty, and for that reason bear them no ill will. In conversation with them since, they expressed regret at the action, and hoped that the matter could be suppressed, and declared that they now believed that they misconstrued my statements and had misjudged me. In answer to the charges in the affij davit made by Mr. Carr, I am charged j with saying that "The Germans will be in Paris in a week." This did not convey, and certainly was not intended (Continued on Page Ten.) Funeral of Texas Woman to Be tield in New Paris NEW PARIS. O., April 8. Sarah M. Richie, sister of Charles Richie of this place, died Saturday at the home or A. H. Coffin of Dennison. Tex. The body will be brought here for burial. Funeral services will bo conducted Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home of her brother. Rangers Kill Two Mex Bandits in Skirmish MARATHON Tex.. April S An engagement between Texas rangers ; and 20 Mexican bandits is reported in a message received here today from Captain Bates of Company F of the ranger force, who telegraphed from San Helena that his men there killed two of the bandits, wounded several others and chased the remainder into the hills. German Company is Asked to Change Name The German Insurance company should be asked to change its name, members of the Board of Works decided Monday. The Board of Works announced that it would request that the company change its name to a more appropriate one. The matter will be taken up with Henry J. Bode, secretary of the insurance company. Eight Chickens Killed by Long Range Guns PARIS, April 8. The official announcement yesterday that no casualties resulted from the day's bombardment of Paris by the Germans, savs the Petit Farlsien, was not in strict accordance with the facts. It affirms that there were victims eight chickens. - ' '.

German Singing Society Votes to Change Name to Show Americanism The Richmond Maennerchor, at a meeting Sunday afternoon, decided by an unanimous vote to change the name of the organization to the Richmond Singing society. Members objected to the present name of the organization because of its German origin. The society has a membership of 140, most of whom are of German descent, but who have identified themselves as Americans with every patriotic undertaking. At the meeting Sunday a letter was read from Sergeant Irvin Gausepohl, a member of the society, who la with a flying squadron in England. Gausepohl writes that most of the flying In England now is done at night. The scenery in England is very pretty, he says, but does not compare with that near Richmond.

GERMANS CHASED FROM TRENCHES BY AMERICANS Two Raids Are Repulsed by Our Troops Northwest of Toul. (Associated Press.) WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Sunday, April 7 (By the Associated Press) On the front northwest of Toul Friday night the Germans attempted two raids, but both were repulsed. American infantrymen went out of their trenches on the second occasion and chased the Germans from the German first line trenches in to the support trenches. Details of the action were made public in the following official report issued tonight: "The enemy raided our trenches at two points. The first attack was repulsed easily. In the second 'the enemy was allowed to reach our wire entanglements. Then our fire opened and a moment later the American infantrymen rushed out in attack, driving back the foe. The pursuit was continued until the first enemy trenches were emptied and the Germans had been driven back to their support trenches. ; "Enemy artillery activity was followed by extremely active shelling by our heavy artillery which silenced two enemy batteries." Pershing Hears Plans of Knights of, Columbus (By Associated Prass) WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Sunday, April 7. Walter Kernan, overseas commissioner of the Knights of Columbus, his assistant, J. Bennett Nolan, of Reading, Pa., and Major James Connolly of New York, representing the Catholic hierarchy of America, called on General Pershing at general headquarters today to outline the work which the Knights of Columbus are inaugurating in France General Pershing offered every facility to expedite the work and promised the hearty cooperation of the army authorities. Mr. Kernan announced that temporary headquarters had already been established in Paris and that 18 secretaries who arrived last week had been assigned to places at the main debarkcation posts and with the field forces. Additional secretaries, he said, were on the way from the United States. WILLIAM G. SEEKER IS SERIOUSLY ILL William C. Seeker, chairman of the Wayne County Liberty Loan committee is seriously ill with pneumonia at his home, South Fourteenth and A streets. Mr. Seeker, who had been an indefatigable worker in the preparation for the county Liberty Loan campaign, had been suffering from a severe cold several days before being compelled to leave bis desk in headquarters early last week. Pneumonia, however, did not de-' velop until last Wednesday and not until Friday was his condition regarded as serious. At his home today it was said that Mr. Seeker's condition was not improved. To Revoke Commissions of 1,500 in Medical Corps WASHINGTON, April ?. Elimination from the army medical reserve corps of all men not qualified for active service has been undertaken by Surgeon General Gorgas. It is estimated about 1.500 commissions in the reserve will be revoked.

Section of Sousas Famous "Jackie" Band to Play Here Wednesday Night

Thirty members of the United States Marine band from the Great Lakes Training Station, Chicago, will be in Richmond on Wednesday night. Accompanying the band will be a drill squad of a dozen "jackies" from the station. . The Liberty Loan committee Monday received positive information from the government that the band Will visit Richmond on its tour of Indiana, being sent here for the express purpose of stimulating interest in the Liberty loan drive. If the weather conditions are such that an out-of-door entertainment can be arranged the band will play on North A street, near Tenth, the board of works today giving consent to the

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DIG ATTACK BY GERMANS BELIEVED TO BE IMMINENT Intense Artillery Work Proceeding Against Allied Lines North of River Scarpe and South of Somme. BRITISH MAKE GAINS (Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, April 8. Every day finds the allies in better position to re6ist with definite success the German offensive according to an official review today by the British military attache here. French. British and American reserves are pouring In daily to defend Amiens the review declares. Germany apparently Is preparing for another effort on the wide battle front in northern France. Heavy drum fire, such as usually precedes an attack is reported along extensive sector! held by the British . while the Part war office also announce violent artillery action along the French front. The most intensive German tire feems to be in progress south of the Somme where the direct drive toward Amiens is on, and north of the Scarp river, towards the British left flank. In the Somme sector the British have evidently been trying to better their positions in anticipation of the next German push and Field Marshal Haig reports today a slight advance of his line on the south bank of the Somme, east of Vaire-Sou8s-Corbie. The increase in the artillery fire north of the Scarpe river may mean a renewal by the Germans of theK thrust towards Arras which brok down utterly earlier in the battle against the southern approaches to VIray ridge. They have shown their intense anxiety to push forward their lines in the north part of the battle area to diminish the danger to their salient to the south in an allied counter blow, but have found the British line virtually immovable all along tb front from Albert northward. A still further extension of the battle northward may be indicated as well In the beginning of a heavy attack with gas shells upon the British lines, on the six-mile front between Lens and LaBassee canal and east of Armentieres, a dozen miles north of LaBassee. The Germans are likewise pounding the French lines south of the Olse, the extreme allied right on the present activity fighting front. British Advance. On the southern bank of the Somme the British last night made a small advance, it is announced officially. The statement follows: "We advanced our line slightly during the night on the south bank of the Somme. east of Vaire-Souss-Corbie "North of the Somme a few prisoners and a machine gun were captured by us in the neighborhood of NeuvilleVitasse. "The enemy's artillery has shown increased activity during the night on the whole British battle front. Heavy hostile gas shelling has taken place also between Lens and La Bassee canal and east of Armentieres." VIOLENT ARTILLERY FIRE PARIS, April 8. Violent artillery engagements occurred last night, especially on the left bank of the Oise river, says today's official report. No infantry actions on the principal battle front are reported. The statement follows: "The night was marked by violent artillery actions, especially on the left bank of the Oise. "French patrols were very active, bringing in prisoners. "On the left bank of the Meuse in the Argonne German raids were re pulsed. Enemy Efforts Fail. Enemy efforts north of the Somme recently have been solely in an endeavor to capture artillery positions, but the Germans have not gained their objectives. Aerial fighting continues heavily. French and British aviators have brought down thirty-one enemy machines while Berlin reports the destruction of 18 entente airplanes. From Arras to the Somme the British line still stands as it did ten das ago. The latest enemy attempt to attack was made in the region of Bucquoy, 20 miles north of the Somme. but both efforts were broken up by the British artillery fire. Immediately south of the Somme there has been only local fighting with no change in the position of the battle front. General Petaln's men still maintain (Continued on Page Ten.) committee to rope off a part of one or more blocks for the purpose. Should the weather be cold, the concert will be held in the high school auditorium There will be no admission and the general public is invited. The Great Lakes band, composed exclusively of "jackies," is one of the great musical organizations of the county. Twenty bands of thirty members each are under the direction of John Philip Sousa, and for the purpose of the Liberty loan campaign, each section is now touring some part of the country- Richmond is one of the ten Indiana cities which will be given the honor of a visit from the organization. .