Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 163, 21 May 1918 — Page 1

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RICHMOND, IND., TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 21; 1918

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OVER $9,000 IS DONATED MERCY FUND IN ONE DAY

General Eagerness to Contribute to Red Cross Funds Is Reported by All Campaign Workers. "

FOUR TOWNSHIPS OVER Four townships in Wayne county already have subscribed their full quota In the Hed Cross campaign. Perry was first; Clay second; Harrison, third, and Boston fourth. The following table shows the quotas of the townships. The white space at the side of the four townships shows that their quota has been subscribed. Township Quota Abington 662DDHD Boston 890 Center 2,700 0000 Clay 1,004 Dalton 552 0000 Franklin 1,172 0000 Greene 1,046DDDD Harrison 448 Jackson . 4.880 ODDD Jefferson 2,091 DODO New Garden 1,367 DODO Perry 795 Washington 1,629 0000 Webster 604 0000 Wayne 4,813 0000 Richmond 25,673 0000 County $50,326 0000

Richmond contributed $9,718 to the

lied Cross war fund on the first day of the drive. The city's quota is $25,673. and the results of the first day's effort make certain that the apportionment will be over-subscribed. The American army led Tuesday with a total of" $2,827 subscriptions. The Italian army was second with $2,425; the British third with $2,i82. and the French army reported $2,lo9. Captain O. P. Nusbaum of the British army reported the largest number of subscriptions obtained, $1,657. The second largest was that of the hospital corps of the Italian army, Dr. J. J. Kae, major, whli'h reported subscriptions of $1,391.50. The reports according to companies follow: French, Captain Freeman, $761 75; Captain Allen, $771.25; Major Morton, $653.25. American, Captain Bowman. $971; ' Captain Rcller, $947.50; Major Schwan $909. British. Captain Hill. $243.90; Caplain NusbiTi, $1,657; Major Eggemeyer. $382.50. . Italian. Captain Doan, $587.75; Captain Lemon, $447.25; Major Rae, $1,391.50. Eagerness to Give. The solicitors met at luncheon at thi V. M. C. A. at noon Tuesday and reported the results of the first days drive. General eagerness to give was reported, and there were only a few cases noted of persons who were able to give to the fund and refused. The names of these persons were listed for investigation. Men who have been canvassing the poorer districts of the city stated that there was a much eagerness to give a3 is found among the persons more financially able to do so. One solicitor told of a German woman, who barely spoke English, who follows the canvassers from house to house until fhe could give them a contribution of fifty cents to the cause. Unsolicited contributions have been received by a number of the canvassers. Arrangements have been made

to take care of these contributions on Saturday, but most of the canvassers are accepting the money offered. May Double Donations. Most of the persons contributing lire doubling the amount for which they are listed, it was reported. Perbons who were expected to give five dollars gave $2.", and many who were lipted for smaller amounts gave large rums without asking how much was xpected of them. A picture of the Kaiser surrounded by trenches in which are advancing tne allied armies, occupies a conspicuous place in the gymnasium at the Y. M. C. A., where the reports are made. The amount reported each day is n.irked on the chart, and the army which goes over the top first, will have the privilege of being the. first to swat the Kaiser. Two more townships reported Monday evening. Both Harrison and Boston township have obtained the quota assigned. Boston township's quota was $890 and that assigned to Harrison township was $44S.

Star American "Ace" is Buried With Impressive Ceremonies

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Monday, May 20. Before the body of Major Raoul Lufbery was placed in a grave near a certain French village, it lay In state in a room of a small frame building. Around it were hung wreaths of flowers sent by American comrades. French who had known him in the French army, and by French army corps. Atop all the handsome wreaths was a little bunch of roses and daisies to which was attached a piece of paper saying that it came from Major Lufbery's orderly and mentioning many kindnesses. With tears in his eyes the orderly came up to the casket and reverently placed the flowers on it. The funeral of Major Lufbery was very Impressive. The pall bearers, three American and three French aviators, carried the flag-draped coffin from the little frame, building to a motor car for the trip to the grave. Band Leads Procession. The procession was led by an American band, a company of American infantry just from the trenches and a company of French infantry. Following the coffin were 200 American and French officers, including all of Major Lufbery '8 companions in the air service, the American general commanding the sector northwest of Toul and a French general commanding an army corp3. The party drew up at the grave and

while the service was being read one American aviator after another planed down from the sky, his motor shut off until he was just over-head. Each threw out great bunches of red roses, which floated down on the coffin and the bared heads of the officers and caps of the soldiers, who were drawn up at attention. - At the conclusion of the services, the French general stepped forward and said: "On behalf of. my comrades of the French army, I wish to pay respectful fraternal tribute to one of the heroes of the air, who was victorous eighteen times; a son of the noble and generous republic which came to our assistance to save the liberties of the world. "Rest peacefully, Major Lufbery, close by the martyrs to our great cause. Your glorious example will inspire in us the spirit of sacrifice till the day when humanity's enemy shall be finally vanquished. Good-bye." The American general under whom Major Lufbery once served as a private soldier, and the chief of the aerial service also paid homage to the dead aviator. The firing squad fired three times across the grave, a bugler sounded taps and another bugler, hidden in a nearby wood echoed it. As the sound of the bugles died away all was silence except for the droning of the machines of Major Lufbery's comrades, patrolling the line high in the air and occasionally the dull booming of distant cuns.

Hups Commandeer All Tablecloths and Napkins to Be Used for Bandages fBv Associated Press.) LONDON. May 1. All washable tablecloths and napkins remaining unsold In shops throughout Germany have been commandeered by the Imperial clothing office, according to Gerpapers, In order to replenish the army's impoverished supply of material for bandages, beddftig and other hospital requirements, which have become increasingly urgent as a result cf heavy casualties. Merchants are permitted to retain only such "linen" ad is made of paper fibre or of other linen substitutes.

DEPORTATIONS DENOUNCED BY SINN FEINERS Call It Attempt to "Discredit and Disrupt" Resistance to Conscription. (By Associated Press' DUBLIN, May 21. A resolution denouncing the Sinn Fein deportations as an attempt to discredit and disrupt Ireland's united resistance to conscription and to prejudice Ireland's case in the eyes of friendly countries was passed by the anti-conscription meeting which met at Mansion house Monday. An official statement, signed among othem by John Dillon and, Joseph Dev.; line, the Irish nationalist leaders was issued after the meeting. It Insists on the right of Irishmen to be arraigned in their own country and declared that an attempt wa3 being made to poison the mini of the English people against the pr oners. The statement coneludes "While standing steadfast on our good rights, we shall never cease to appeal to all friends of human freedom or to enquire for ourselves whether the present attempt to force civil war on the Irish people by a transparently false pretext of military expediency does not really cover a wicked plot of English politicians to relieve themselves from their broken pledge to Ireland." . Text of Protests. In addition to Messrs. Dillon and Devlin, those who signed the protest were William O'Brien and Tim Healy, representing the O'Brienite party; John MacNeili and Alderman Kelley, representing the Sinn Feiners and Messrs. Johnston, Egan and O'Brien, representing the labor party. The pro-

"A conference speaking on Denair oi j ovorv sprtinn of the Irish nation con-i

demns the deportations to England oi

our colleagues, Prof. De aiera ana Arthur Griffith and their fellow prisoners. We chaiee it as an attempt

to disrupt Ireland's united resistance

to conscription and tins on a charge or allegation calculated to make a fair trial Imnofi sihle for them in England

and prejudice the cause of the Irish

nation in friendsly countries aDroaa. "We assert the ancient constitutional right of Irishmen to be arraigned in their own country and tried by

their own countrymen. We charge;

that denial of the right is in violation of the first principles of justice and liberty for the defense of which England claims to be a member of an alliance of democratic nations. "We deplore the attempt in the proclamation of Field Marshal French to poison the England mind against the Irish prisoners by a sensational allegation of 'a conspiracy in Ireland to enter into treasonable communication with the German enemy.' When Lord French calls on the Irish people to 'assist the government in every way to crush this conspiracy,' all nationalists must recall that it is the habit of the British governemnt to blacken and assail Irish leaders in order to effectuate their own objects and that charges of assassination were made against Parnell by means of a forged letter published on the day when the perpetual coercion act for Ireland was passed through Us second reading in 1887 and this forgery was availed of by the important members of the present ministry to justify such legislation to the world." HAS NOT BEEN DROPPED. (Bv Associated Press.) LONDON, May 21. The question of Irish ronscrlntion continues to hold

attention. It is asserted that con-1 scriptlon has not been abandoned, but j

that it is held in abeyance pending developments. Voluntary recruiting plans, according to the Dublin correspondent of the Daily Express, are being pushed forward in the belief that thousands of young Irishmen are tired of their non-combatant positions. The recruitingrecruiting scheme will be given a thorough trial and upon its progress depends the eventual decision regarding conscription.

Han Leaders are "Peeved" at Kaiser

(By Associated Press) LONDON, May 21. Strong opposition to the recently arranged alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary is voiced by Chancellor Von Hertling and Foreign Secretary Von Keuhlmann, according to reports received in The Hague and transmitted by the correspondent of the Daily Mail. The chancellor and foreign secretary are reported to have said that they washed their hands of the entire matter as they objected to the methods by which the military part of the convention was devised over their heads by the German higher command. General Ludendorff is said to be insisting that the agreement be parsed and signed at once. The military sections bind each party to aid the other with all its forces against any and every enemy.

thus compelling Austria to lie all her

forces at the disposal of Germany.

SOLDIER WILL TELL OF RED CROSS VORK

America's entrance into the war has given the English soldiers new spirit and determination according to Private G. C. Maunders, of the Canadian army, who will address the Red Cross meeting here Tuesday evening. The meeting will be held at the high school auditorium. "The English soldier is full of grit and determination, but he is tired of war," the Canadian says. "The arrival of the fresh American troops with their enthusiasm and eagerness to get into action. Is giving Tommy a renewed enthusiasm of his own. The war is making America and England better trends than they have ever been before." Private Maunders served through the early part of the war and saw many of the German atrocities committed during the occupation of Belgium. He will describe the work of the Red Cross in caring for the stricken people of the war zone and the soldiers who are wounded in action. The Canadian was wounded twice, and lost one arm in action. He has been sent into the United States with two other Canadian soldiers to bring the message from the battle front to the people of the United States.

Green Registered Men to Meet at Williamsburg WILLIAMSBURG. Ind.. May 21 A meeting cf all registered men in Green township will be held here tonight under the auspices of the selective service board. All of the men of draft age are expected to attend. J. C. Kline. Wayne county agriculture agent, will be present to explajn the five acre corn contests that are being held throughout the state. He will ask as many of the men to take part in the contest as are able to do so.

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Tommy driving in his boche; British medical corps man carrying in wounded soldier from the front line; French camouflaged gun on the Somme front.

These timely pictures help Ameri-

isualize the war game as it is

on the western front. Note the

little Tommy bringing in his

private prisoner during the German

drive. The husky boche is plodding ahead, taking no chances of starting anything with his determined captor despite the disparity in size. The Tommy at the right has a bad wound in the foot, but he is making progress nevertheless toward the hospital. Mounted on a specially constructed railroad carriage the big 400 mm. French gun is ready to bang away at the German forces making the drive on the Somme front.

M'ADOO REMOVES RAIL HEAD FOR DISOBEDIENCE President of Virginian Railway Failed to Make Qrdered " Improvements. - : V By Associated Press) 4 WASHINGTON, May 21. C. W. Huntington of New York, has oeen removed by Director General McAdoo as president of the Virginian railway for disobeying the railroad administration's orders for maintenance and improvement of his road. J. H. Young of Norfolk, Va., has been appointed federal director of the road. The Virginian is a coal carrying road running from Deepwater, West Virginia, to Norfolk, Virginia. Huntington is the first railroad president to be removed by Director General McAdoo, but it was hinted today at railroad administration headquarters that similar action might be taken against other executives who do not co-operate well with the federal management. The complaint against Mr. Huntington was that he failed to comply promptly with suggestions and orders of the railroad administration insisting on techicalities involved and consulting at length with the road's counsel before carrying out instructions. The action against Mr. Hunting removes him as executive chief of the railroad, but leaves him as head of the railway corporation which is required to pay his salary out of corporate funds furnished by the government as compensation for use of the road, rather than out of operating funds. Mr. Young, the new manager, is given full authority to manage the road, even to the extent of changing the personnel of operating officeis.

Wayne War Mothers to Hold Sale Tq Buy Xmas Cheer for "Our Boys" Wayne county war mothers will hold a White Elephant sale Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week at the McGuire building, 1022 Main street. The sale will be for the benefit of the Wayne county soldiers and sailors, and the proceeds will be used in preparing Christmas boxes for each Richmond and Wayne county boy in service, whether he is in a camp in the United States, or "over there." The boxes will not be sent until October or November, but it is desired to have the money now, so that preparations can be made during the summer. Knitted articles and similar wearing apparel, and possibly a fruit cake, will be contained in the boxes for "our boys." An elaborate variety of articles is to be sold at auction.' "Aig was the most recent donation Tuesday, and a great quantity of canned fruit, eggs, poultry, and other foodstuffs, as well as household goods and fancy work, have been received by the committee in charge of the sale. The merchants are contributing new household articles to the sale. The response generally has beeu very liberal, but the war mothers state that they are still asking for contributions, since every sale means more money for the boys in camp.

IRISH UPRISING PLOTTED BY AGENTS IN AMERICA

THE WEATHER

For Indiana by the United States Weather Bureau Fartly cloudy tonight and Wednesday. Probably showers in extreme north portion. Warmer tonight. Today's Temperature. Noon '. 79 Yesterday. Maximum . 77 Minimum 69 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Partly cloudy and warmer tonight and Wednesday. Probably local showers. General Conditions Generally fair weather continues over the Lake region and central states, due to high bar ometric pressure which extends from Canada southward across the lakes. Scattered local showers occurred east of the Mississippi river and a storm of considerable size covers the Rocky mountains causing rain over the southern states. Temperatures continue cool on the Canadian border, 22 above zero at Qu'Appele, Sask., and freezing weather at Devii's Lake, N. D., and northwestern Minnesota. This cool wave affects all the central states but is moving eastward and temperatures are rising over the plain states.

Camel Meat, Dog Meet and Horse Meat are Eaten by Poorer Classes (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, May 21. Camel meat, uog meat and horse meat are being eaten in Saxony by the poorer classes, according to the Berliner Tagebiatt, of April 7, a copy of which has been received here. The camel meat is being sold in J'wichau and comes from the mohair camels of the Hagenback managerie which gave a show in Zwichau in March. The camels were sold to a iiutcher because of lack of fodder. The larger camels gave from 300 to 400 pounds of meat. Consumption of dog meat and horse meat has increased greatly owing to the war time scarcity of meat and the price also has gone up. Dog meat s--eils for two marks 75 pfennigs a pound and horse meat at one mark 80 pfennigs.

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, May 21. Evidence of plotting between German and Irish agents in this country for an uprising in Ireland has been uncovered by U. S. agents and is partly responsible for the recent arrest of Irish leaders by the British government. This evidence which may be made public soon is understood to show definitely that Irish leaders, mainly Sinn Fein sympathizers in the United States, have been in touch with German representatives who agreed to furnish money to finance a rebellion in Ireland and possibly to send arms and ammunition to Ireland by submarines or blockade runners. There was even some discussion of the chances of sending German soldiers to take part in war fare on Irish soil. The uprising was set for about this time, when the Germans had planned to reach the channel ports after their great drive in France and it was believed England would be thrown into confusion by the German victories. Ireland Was to be Free. Ireland was to be freed entirely from British influence if possible and the Germans counted strongly on the Irish trouble to divert Great Britain's attention from the fighting in France and at the channel port at the very, time when it would be most necessary for the country to keep calm to pre

vent a German invasion. Negotiations were allowed to proceed for some time in the hope that more of the plotters would be rounded up finally and the arrests are believed to have been ordered by British oflicials at this time because it became evident that an open outbreak was about to be precipitated. It was hinted today that a number of Sinn Fein sympathizers in the United

States are under watch for further development in the Irish plot. The secret system of negotiations had been in progress for several months It is understood. This tends to confirm the statement from London that the series of arrests several days ago had no direct connection with plans to conscript the Irish. Some information was obtained from Germans now held in interment camps in this country. There is indication also that the seat of the German Irish negotiations was transformed at times to other American republics. It was made plain here today that the United States government's interest in the Irish plot is solely to prevent Germany by this method from attacking co-beligerents of the United Staees, and that this government Is not seeking to meddle in the Irish situation except for this reason.

Two Killed, 45 Hart in Railroad Accident

. Ry . Associated Press) PANAMA, May 20. Two persons were killed and .45 injured seriously, when a Panama railroad train was derailed at Gamboa, today. Two Americans, Police Sergt Sheehan and Train Guard Stoebel, were injured, Sheehan probably fatally. Most of the other victims were West Indians.

RESTORE SHIPPING LONDON, JVIay. 21 British ship repair yards are restoring more than 500,000 tons of shipping each week.

Expect One-fourth of New Registrants to Be Exempt from Service ("By Associated Press.) ' WASHINGTON, May 21 Estimates today by Majcr-General Crowder, provost marshal general, indicates that probably three quarters of a mil-ion of men will be obtained for the army by the registration on June 5 of all youths who have attained 21 years of age since June 5. last Fully a million youths, according to General Crowder's estimates, will be registered. At least one-fourth of them, he thinks, will be exempted on various grounds.

Fairbanks "Holding Own

Says Attending Physician (By Associated Press.) INDIANAPOLIS. May 21. Charles W. Fairbanks, who is critically ill here, "continued to hold his own." according to an announcement made at his home early today. It was said his physician still had hopes for the recovery of the former vice-president of the United States.

FRENCH TAKE 400 GERMANS IN FIGHTING ON LYS FRONT

Allied Troops Improve Positions by Strong Local Attacks While Awaiting Next Blow by Enemy. BRITISH CLEAR SALIENT (By Associated Pre) Delay in the launching of the expected German offensive apparently is giving the allied troops little concern as they improve their positions here and there by strong local attacks. Whether the Germans are prepared to renew the heavy fighting is not yet clear, but strangely, they do not react against the Anglo-French nibbling tactics. "On the Lys front between Mont Kemmel and the height of Mont Rouge and Scherpenberg the French have greatly improved their positions in a forward movement along a front of two miles. Not only were important gains made but more than 400 Germans were captured. The enemy has as yet made no counter attack, nor has he made any effort to take the village of Ville-Sur-Ancre, on the Somme front, captured in a gallant attack by the Australians Sunday. British Clear Salient The British, for their part In the strengthening of the Flanders position, carried out an operation last evening in which they cleared out a small German salient that projected into their lines north west of Merville, near Nieppe wood, where the Germans rushed toward the Hazebrouck .railway junction was stopped in last month's offensive. The enemy evidently regarded the ground as of marked value for this morning he delivered a sharp counter attack. It was entirely unsuccessful however being broken up by the British artillery and machine gun fire. Between the Somme and Arras, the British are harrassing . the Germans by rushing their outposts and ; the French have been successful in operations of a similar nature in the Champagne. The German artillery fire is especially violent on the sector south of the Somme and north of Bethune, northwest of Arras. To "Bethune has come the fate of so many other towns and cities of northern France and it is. now a mass of ruins as a result of the Gsrman bombardment. - - - There is no letup in the intense, aerial activity. In fighing in the air. British aviators have destroyed 27 German planes and driven down three others out of control as well as burning three balloons. Bombing squadrons also are busy behind the German lines and Monday a ton of bombs was dropped on Landau, northwest of Karlsruhe on the Rhine. Several fires were started. On the Italian and Macedonian fronts there have been strong patrol actions. In their raid on London Sunday night the Germans lost five airplanes. Two others were reported to have been brought down at sea.

Draft Evader Holds Posse Off by Shooting (By Associated Press.) FALLON. Nev.. May 21. Nearly 200 cowboys and ranchers early today surrounded Paul Walters, alleged draft evader, who shot and seriously wounded Sheriff Mark Wildes last Sunday in the mountains 100 miles from here. Walters, who is heavily armed and well supplied with ammunition is reported to have said he would not be taken alive. As the cowboys have been instructed to shoot to kill, a fight was expected some time today.

Wool Buyers Will Get Letters from President (By Associatad Press.) ' WASHINGTON, May 21 Buyers of wool clipped from the White House flock of sheep will receive autographrd letters from President and Mrs. Wilson along with their purchases. The wool has been done up in twopound packages and sent to governors af the states to be auctioned off for the Red Cross. Officials of the Red Cross expect the sales to add many thousands of dollars to Red Cross funds.

Pioneer Residents to Celebrate Fifty Years of Wedded Life

Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Marlatt, pioneer residents of this city, will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at their home, 215 North Ninth street, Wednesday afternoon and evening with an informal reception for their friends. Virtually all their man led life has been spent In Richmond, where Mr. Marlatt was for many years associated with the old Gaar-Scott company plant. Both have seen Richmond grow from a small town to its present proportions. Mr. Marlatt was born in Brookville. While still a boy he made a trip overland to Iowa, helping drive a team of oxen. He reeall3 that upon his return, his father was offered the site in Chicago where the Palmer House now stands for $150. - Enlisting as a private, he served

throughout the Civil War in the army of the Cumberland. He is one of the most prominent Masons in Richmond, being one of the oldest past mas' of Webb lodge and the oldesTnlTT.. commander of the Richmond Commandery of Knights Templars. Mr. and Mrs. Marlatt are two of the four surviving charter, members of the local lodge of Eastern Star. He is the only Democrat ever elected sheriff of Wayne county and served on the board of works under the Robblns administration. He was for many years a member of the board of trustees of Reid Memorial hospital. Mrs. Marlatt comes from' old pioneer stock near Salem, Ind., where they were married fifty years ago. They, invite their friends to call Wednesday afternoon and evening.