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HARD FREEZE KILLS FRUIT, GARDENS AND EARLY GRAIN Inestimable Damage Wrought by "Black Frost" That is General Throughout This Section of Country. ANOTHER ONE TONIGHT LAFAYETTE. Ind.. April . 25 The authorities at Purdue university stat ed today that the heavy frost of last night did an unestlmated amount of damage. Cherries, plums, peaches and apples in bloom, were practically ruin ed. The oats was not badly damaged, according to the horticulture depart ment. The temperature dropped to 27 degrees above ero. A run ato 1 frost more literally freeze throughout southeastern Indi ana and western omo auer nuuuiguu this morning caused an inestimable Samara tn earlv farm crops,, vege.ki. ani rariion truck and other f rlv vetation. . Estimates according to observers, will not be possible until after the plants affected are subjected to the heat of the sun, but they are agreed that the damage will run into an enormous sum. On the heels of the frost this morning, Weatherman Moore Issued a warning this afternoon that another frost, as severe as Its predecessor, would visit this section tonight. Fear was expressed that the temperature early Friday morning would complete the destruction or an eariy goiauvu a9i Freezes Half Inch. t monv nations of this district ,, to a. depth of one-half inch and in the lowlands it was even thick er. Weatherman xnoore uesuiucu rn.t Ann "black frost," which is much harder on plants than a "white frost. He predicted another "black frost b; The temperature in Richmond went as low as 19 degrees above zero, and It is expected to hover around that mark Saturday morning. . -While all garden truck that had sprouted was killed, according to gardeners, the loss In this regard Is not - as great as damage to fruit trees. Only in isolated sections did the plum. ph. ehenr. apple ana pear uuu h havoc wrought by a freez ing temperature. The wheat did not suffer as badly as was feared early this morning, say farmers who vwi iv, ritv after noon. . It is sare to say, however, according to wheat men, that all wheat that had advanced far enough to be Jointed had been killed. Oats in some districts was set back materially. Frozen Plants Turn Black. these two crops cannot be estimated with any degree of accuracy until after twelve hours of warm weather, when all vegetation af fected turns black, Bnowms yioj the extent of the harm done. Only in exceptional cases was the wheat far enough along to have been materially affected. Incident to the amount of damage to the wheat, farmers said that the prospects yesterday were for the largest wheat crop in the history of this section. , Young clover suffered extensively in Borne sections, especially where It had lust appeared above ground. Leaves on the shade and fruit trees In many sections of Richmond began with the appearance of the sun this morning to show the damage caused by the freeze. The foliage turned black and curled up into folds. Shrubbery also suffered greatly. Agriculturists are thankful for the that the wind had been blowing for several days and that the leaves and branches were thoroughly dried by the time the freezing temperature fell upon them. Had such a condition Titd. they say the damage would have been much greater. niuiCE AT EATON PATfiv. o.. ADril 25. Considerable . damage was done here by a tempera ture that ranged arouna ma mark for two hours this morning. Tha loss in grain damaged, however, is . lorM in this section of Preble county as in some others. Tae Preble county agricultural agent said this morning the gardens had been banned to a great extent, and that wheat, where it had been Jointed, had been set back. Continued On Page Fifteen. Weather Forecast For Indiana by United States Weather Bureau Fair In north, snow or rain In south portion tonight and Saturday. Temperature below freezing In north , portion tonight. Not quite so cold in south portion, somewhat warmer Saturday. Today's Temperature. Yesterday. Noon .37 .57 .29 Maximum Minimum For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Fair and continued cold tonight, below freezing Saturday, increasing cloudiness, becoming unsettled. General Conditions The Alaskan cold wave has moved southward through Minnesota and now covers all states east of the Rockies, causing near zero weather over the north states, below freezing south of the Ohio. It Is quite warm over the far . west, temperatures ranging from 70 to 84 over the central Rocky mountain states. The highest temperature was registered at Salt Lake City.

Ebert Government in Germany Sends Six Delegates to Peace Conference With Full Authority to Pass on and Sign Treaty Drafted by Entente

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Germany ha3 sent six delegates to the peace conference with full powers to act for the Ebert government. These six men and their position are: Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau, foreign minister. Herr Landsberg, secretary for publicity, art and literature. 9,263 TROOPS BROUGHT HOiViE BY SHIPS Units From Rainbow Division Among Fighters Landed in New York Today. (By Associated Press NEW YORK, April 25. Bringing home 4,369 officers and men of the 77th (Liberty) division,' comprising mostly drafted men of New York, the t steamship Mount Vernon arrived, nere today from Brest. Units included the 306th infantry complete, ssa omcers and 3,827 men, a majority of whom will go to Camp Upton; 77th division headquarters, including Major-General Robert Alexander, the divisions commander, assigned to Camp Upton; 153rd infantry brigade headquarters, including Brigadier-General Michael J. Lenihan, commanding, for camp upton, and the 77th's headquarters troops, postal detachment and theat rical unit, all for camp upton. Traveling as casuals were Brigadier Generals Erwin B. Babbitt, Albert J. Bowley and Thomas W. Darrah. The Mount Vernon brought altogether 5,773 officers, men and nurses. These included 10 officers and 369 men of the 42nd (Rainbow) division 117th sanitary train and ambulance companies 165, 166 and 167 for Camps Bowie, Dodge, Dix, Meade, Lee, Custer, Funston and Lewis. Ten nurses and 80 soldiers convalescing from wounds or illness' also returned. Fought in Big Drives. On the battleship North Carolina, returned 51 officers and 1,443 men of the 167th infantry, a 42nd (Rainbow) division unit of Alabama, which iought virtually through every big American offensive and entered Germany with the armv of occupation. These arriv alsthe 167th's field and staff, headquarters and supply companies, medical detachments and first battalion are assigned to Camps Sheridan, Devens. Dix, Lee, Taylor, Custer, Grant Dodge, Funston and Logan. Also on the North Carolina were 7o Iowa, 14 New York and other casuals, in all 1,593 troops. Fifty-eight officers and 1,407 men of the 167th infantry machine gun company, medical detachment, second and third battalion headquarters companies, E, F, G, H. I, and K arrived on the cruiser Montana, from Brest, and are asigned to Camps Sheridan, Devens, Lee, Meade, Jackson, Taylor, Custer, Grant, Dodge, Funston, Logan and Kjarney. Brigade's Chief Home. Five officers and 22 men of the 83rd infantry, brigade headquarters, also of the Rainbow division, came home in charge of Brigadier General Frank Caldwell, the brigade's commander. These troops and a few casuals brought the total number of officers and men on the Montana up to 1,508. The steamship La Touraine from TTarv. broueht 389 troops, all casuals, from various branches of the service. some on iurloughs ana otners naving been discharged. UPHOLD WILSON'S STAND LONDON, April 25 Prominent British labor leaders last night sent a telegram to President Wilson congratnlatine him "on your magnificent dec laration for peace based on the four teen points."

Dr. Theodor Melchior, general manager of the Warburg bank. Herr Leinert, president of the Prussian assembly and of the national Soviet congress. Herr Geisberg, minister of posts and telegraphs. Herr Schuecking. The entire party sent to the con-

Long Live America, Down With Wilson," Cry Italians ' " (py Associated Press),,... ROME, April 25,Tbe reply of Premier Orlando to Pres.ideat-W-Uaen-.ap-parently has made a deep impression on the Italian press and virtually every Italian newspaper devotes much editorial comment to the Premier's statement. "Long live America! Down with Wilson!" was the watchword of various demonstration in Rome last night. "Italy," says the Etoca, "fought a desperate .war and sustained heavy sacrifices for the purest ideals, the realization of which is Jeopardized by the unreasonable obstinancy of President Wilson.' 22 APARTMENTS IN STRUCTURE FOR UWELFTH Building to be Started Next Week by Al Gregg Will Contain Women's Dormitory. Work on a three-story building, 48 by 165 feet deep, consisting of twentytwo model apartments which will rent for $40 a month, and a woman's dormitorv. the rooms of which probably will rent for $3 or $3.50 a week, will be started next week by Al Gregg, Richmond designer and contractor. The site Is the southwest corner of North Twelfth and B streets. firosre announced today mat tne plans, which have been drawn by Fred Hughs, arcnltect ot Dayton, are reaay and that the building is to be erected as soon as possible. A men's dormitory and number of apartments are now being erected by Gregg' on the corner of North Sixteenth and C streets. The Twelfth street apartments are to be similar in construction. Demand for Apartments. Grescg has been aware of a demand for model city apartments here for some time, he said today, but .he also noticed a greater need for men's and women's dormitories. Especially is the need great for women's dormitory rooms, he said, because there is no Y. W. C. A. In Richmond. The demand for a dormitory for men is accentuated by the fact that the local "Y" has been filled to capacity for several months. The women's dormitory will provide comfortable and comparatively cheap rooms well planned for tho best living conditions. The privilege of cooking will be granted the occupants, and for this purpose there will be four kitchenettes on the dormitory floor. The apartments and women's dormitory are regarded as being well located, being within three or four squares of the business district, and yet in a residence section of the city. Claims Wilson's Views Caused Page To Resign ROME, April 25. The Italia says that because he was acquainted with President Wilson's views on the Italian claims, Thomas Nelson Page, ambassador to Rome offered his resignation. -

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secretary general of the peace con ference, who has charge of reception of German delegates. Above center, Herr Giesberg, minister of poets and telegraphs. At right it Herr Landsberg, secretary for publicity, art and literature. Below, Count Brockdorff-Rantzau, at left, and Eduard David, minister of state. ference numbers about seventy-five persons, including secretaries and other aids. While Eduard David, minister of state, is not named as one of the 6ix delegates, it is said he will accompany the party. M. Paul Dutasta, secretary general of the peace conference, is handling the reception and housing of the German delegation. AMERICANS FOR NATIONAfciMIRT FOR WARTRIALS U. S. Delegates Believe War Criminals Should be Responsible to His People. (By Associated Press PARIS. Thursday. April 24. It has be come known that the American dele gates have been unable to agree to certain portions of the report adopted by the majority of the commission on responsibility for the war and, as pre sented to the council of four, me report contains a memorandum setting forth the American reservations. The Americans objected to the principal that persons accused of offenses against "the laws of humanity" should be subjected to criminal prosecution, contending that the laws and principles of humanity constitute a standard too uncertain to be rightly applied in legal proceedings. The principle that heads of states should be liable to criminal prosecution for breaches of positive law was another point in whioh they failed to agree with the majority. The American belief, In this respect was that the essence of sovereignty lies in the fact that the head of a state ia responsible for his illegal acts to the people from whom he derives his authority and not to any foreign sovereignty. Tribunals Proposed. This contention, however, was not held to apply in the case of a head of a state who i3 abdicated for any proi ceedmss against sucn a person wouiu ! be against an individual no longer emooaying me sovereign ui a state nor does it apply to political offlenses committed by the head or a state which may, if . deemed expedient, be made the subject of judicial action and punishment. Holding these views, the American delegates were therefore unable to concur in the recommendation for the establishment of a high tribunal and ; a prosecuting commission for the trial I Df criminal cases, as advocated by the committee. Tney proposea instead that an international committee of inquiry be created to consider the relative culpability of the authors of the war as well as their culpability as to violation of the laws and customs of war and that enemy persons accused of these latter offences should be tried by military tribunals or commissions already existing or to be created in different countries. Each of these tribunals would acquire jurisdiction when the offense was committed on the territory of the nation or agains its property or nationals. In case of offences by the enemy affecting more than one country these national courts might unite to form one mixed tribunal. SUSPEND ATTACHMENT ORDER (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, April 25. Suspension of the order prohibiting the attachment of railroad employes' wages is announced by the railroad administration. This action, however, does not make wages subject to attachment which are not Bubject to attachment by the laws of the states as affected by the act of congress establishing federal control of railroads.

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UP MILLION OF VICTORY LOAN QUOTA Trophy Train Bearing Speci mens of Machines of De struction Here Tuesday Morning. SHOW HUN AIRPLANE The Wayne county Victory loan sub scription went over the million-dollar-mark with the addition of $54,600 worth of pledges Friday morning ad ded to those announced Thursday ev ening. Friday noon the total was $1,025,000. Wayne' township alone has almost three-fourths of its quota, with $703,' 000 pledged out of an even $1,000,000. Jefferson township. reported $100,000, Jackson $75,000, Green $60,000, Clay and Perry, $35,000 each, and Washing ton $17,000. at noon Friday. The Wayne township total, however, prob ably includes some county subscrip tions made through Richmond banks, Tuesday Last Day Tuesday is expected to be the last day of the drive by the city and county officials. While large totals are and probably will come in Saturday, it is expected that not until after the fir3t two days of next week will the loan ko over. Announcement that the trophy train bearing five cars of Hun and Ameri can munitions, with a crew of nineteen men. all of whom have been overseas Bervice, would be in Richmond Tues day morning, from 7 to 10:30 o clock, was made Friday morning by George James, of Chicago, advance agent for the train. A German airplane, large-calibre guns against whose fire our boys had to advance, the deadly machine guns which the Huns placed in every spot where they could hope to stop the Americans, and a whippet tank, will be among the exhibits shown in Richmond. The overseas boys, some of whom bear wounds inflicted by the very type of weapons they will explain, have been detailed to show civilians along the route what they were up against in the American advances In the Argonne and at Chateau-Thierry. .a.-.x&hoMt fltmsfr-Amw. . Besides these large pieces, there will be specimens of every arm used by the Germans, including the equipment of the infantry soldier, a flamethmrower, a 77 MM. gun, the German counterpart of the famous 75's, and specimens of the American arms which forced the armistice. The township committee asked that persons making subscriptions by mail use the blanks provided in letters, sever thousand of which have been sent to prospective purchasers, as the use of these saves time and trouble. Township committees are at work all over the county, and it is probable some of the townships have their quotas partly subscribed and have not yet reported to the county organizations. The part of the work assigned to the woman's committees, is in full swing, reported Mrs. A. W. Roach, woman's chairman. The correspondence of the county committee has been held up by a lack of envelopes, says Lewis G. Reynold, county chairman, and there are none to be had even from the state organ' ization. Match the Navy" Will Be Slogan of U. 5. Seamen In Victory Loan Drive (By Associated Pre WASHINGTON. April 25. In an ap peal to every man In the navy to subscribe for at least one Victory loan bond and by that action say to all America "match the navy," Secretary Daniels at Coblenz today cabled Rear Admiral Cowie, navy Victory loan officer, the following mesage to be flashed around the world to all ships and stations of the American navy: "The world recognized that the navy was not only the llrst line of defense in this great war, but in convoying and transporting troops, it made possible the coming to Europe of the two million Americans whose valor was one of the largest contributions in winning the war. I feel sure that every man who has the honor of wearing the naval uniform sooner or later wishes to have the privilege of being in the first line of defense also in subscribing to the utmost of their ability to the Victory loan. "War Is costly and grim business. The navy made its sacrifice at sea. It will now increase the public gratitude by leading in paying the cost of war and caring for the dependents of those who gave their lives, and in caring for those who were disabled in the great struggle, "I therefore appeal to every man in .. hriho fr at iMt. Lllt) OW 1" - one bond that when the roll oi honor Is printed the name of the navy men will be among the foremost. Let us by actions say to all America, "Match the Navy." Belgian Rulers Visit Troops in Germany (By Associated Press) BRUSSELS, April 25 King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium left today by airplane for Bochum, Germany. Bochum is in the province of Westphalia, about 9 miles northeast of Essen. Belgian and British troops are occupying German territory in this region.

No Doubt Wilson Could

Be Reelected, Says Palmer PTTTT . A mcTPHIA. Aoril 25 "If President Wilson so wished, he would be nominated and would be reelected. do not think there is (any qoudi or that." .... This Is the optimistic prediction oi Attorney General A. Mitchel Palmer in a statement Issued today regarding the reports that Mr. Wilson migni seek a third term. FRENCH TROOPS JOIN IN DRIVE ON HUNGARIANS Allied Force in Rumanian Re serve Marching on Budapest Situation Grave. (By Associated Press) GENEVA, April 25. The Polish agency at Lausanne states that some units of General Haller"s army, which left France last week for Poland by the way of Germany, participated in the capture of Vilna by Polish troops from the Bolshevlkl. Czecho-Slovak forces have attacked the city of Waltzen, twenty miles northeast of Budapest, which is expected to fall soon. French troops are said to be aiding the Rumanians in their advance in : eastern Hungary, according to advices received here from Vienna. BORDERS ARE CLOSED BERLIN, April 24. Hungary has hermetically closed all her borders In an effort to control the Rumanian invasion and prevent unfavorable news from escaping from the country. ReDorts from Budapest therefore, are contradictory but all indicate the situation is grave. The days of the soviet government are perhaps numbered. The entente powers are said to have sixty thousand colonial troops In Neusatz, which are advancing as a Rumanian reserve. The Czechs are believed to be prepar ing to attack. The people of Transylvania have revolted and are ad vanclng with the Rumanians because of the agrarian measures Imposed by the soviet regime. A panic is said to reign in Budapest, where the communist authorities are reported to be ruthlessly arresting scores of the Bourgeolse. . xnousanus of the citizens are fleeing, according to repottr3 "rr-- - -- - . German Strikes End. The Budapest police have begun a counter-revolutionary movement, but it is said that all involved have been arrested. Government troops are leavine for the front unwillingly, however. having in mind the experiences of their comrades who capitulated to the Rumanians. Almost as suddenly as the recent strikes began here, there and every where, Germany appears to be quiet ing down again. The coal miners in the Ruhr district are returning to work in increasing numbers and yes terday those in the Dushburg and Muehlheim districts, as well as half a dozen ather places returned to the collieries. The situation in Brunswick has quieted down sufficiently so that the authorities have been able to modify and lighten the regulations incident to martial law. Almost normal conditions prevail there and industries are working again for the first time in a fortnight, the workmen having almost all returned. During the general strike 32,000 workers were idle there and have sacrificed wages to the amount of 5,000,000 marks. Hamburg is almost the only city with the exception of Munich where matters have not quieted down, at least for the moment. Military forces are still in charge at Hamburg and with the police succeeded yesterday In bringing about order after communists had vainly stormed the police station. The communists have been gu'lty of a number of cruelties at Hamburg, it is charged, as a result of which Innocent people have lost their lives or have been injured, Daniels Entertained By British Admiralty (By Associated Press) LONDON, Thursday, April 24 Josephus Daniels, secretary of the American navy, arrived here today with Mrs. Daniels for a two-weeks visit in England. They were greeted at the station by vice Admiral Sir Roslyn Wemyss, first sea lord. In welcoming; party were John. W. Davis, American ambassador; Major General Biddle, commander of the American forces in Great Britain and other American naval and military representatives. Rear Admiral Henry S. Knapp, who succeeded Vice Admiral William S. Sims as commander of the American naval forces in European waters, went to Dover with a party of American naval officers to escort the secretary to London. After inspecting the guard of honor Mr. Daniels dined at the home of Am1 Dassaaor uavis ana leu sooa auer ior Scapaflow. He will view the captured German warships and then visit Edinburgh and Sheffield before returning to London for a ten days stay. The admiralty has made preparations to keep Secretary Daniels busy during his sojourn to this city. RETURN FROM PORTO RICO. (By Associated Press) SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, April 25. Horace M. Towner of Iowa, chairman! of the insular affairs committee of the house of representatives, sailed for the United States yesterday afternoon. Before leaving he said that he would recommend to the house that Porto Rico every two years in order that it might keep in closer touch with affairs of the island. .

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OF ITALIAN PROBLEM IS ANTICIPATED More Optimistic Tone Prevails . at Paris Settlement Seen Within Fortnight reconsideration Monday, , ; FOE COURIERS ARRIVE (By Associated Press) PARIS. April 25. Premier Orlando of Italy left Paris for Rome at 8:30 o'clock last night accompanied by Salvator Barzilai, General Diaz and two other members of the Italian missionHe was given an ovation at the station , by a crowd. After the meeting of the council or four this afternoon previous to the departure of Premier Orlando, the following official statement was issued. "Before his departure for home, Slgnor Orlando, accompanied by Baron Sonnino, had another - meeting with President Wilson, Premier Lloyd George and Premier Clemenceau. Throughout the discussion all present displayed the strongest desire to reach a satisfactory solution of the problems under consideration. ' The heads of American, British and French gov ernments expressed to Signor Orlando the hope that the Italian parliament would also assent in arriving at such a settlement., PARIS, April 25. German official couriers in advance of the German del-. egation to the peace congress, arrived at Versailles today. The Germans traveled by special train from Crell, near Compeigne. They were received at Versailles by Col. Henry and other French officials and taken to the hotel assigned to the Oerman delegation. . BELIEVE BREACH PASSED PARIS, April 25. A distinctly more hopeful and less irreconcilable feeling prevailed at Italian headquarters today. No longer was there talk of a breach with the peace conference, but instead it was said: "All may be settled within a fortnight. Premier Orlando has gone to Rome to consult parliament. Thereafter we shall see.", Open Session Monday. A plenary session of the peace conference, will be held Monday to consider the revised draft of the league of nations covenant and also such portions of the peace treaty as may be completed by that time. The session will be opened to the public. It is understood that if the covenant is approved it will immediately be made public. Premiers Clemenceau and Lloyd George and President Wilson It is announced, will meet in conference at 4 o'clock this afternoon. The topics to be discussed at the meeting are not known. Feeling High in Italy Although Premier Orlando has left Pari3 with two other members of the Italian delegation to the peace con ference, in protest against President Wilson's action in making public a statement on the Adriatic question, the latest Paris adviees do not give the view that the move means a cessation of Italy's participation in the conference. Italy, if all her delegates leave Paris, will be represented at the conference by Great Britain and France. Meanwhile, the Italian people to whom Premier Orlando is returning, appear from the Rome advices received, to be standing determinedly behind her delegates at the conference. Demonstrations were held yesterday and last night in Rome and it is reported that in all the larger towns of the kingdom there have been paj rades in which the people have shown tneir approval or premier urianoo s stand. Feeling is running high throughout i the country, according to the reports. and dispatches state that Great Britain f hares with President Wilson the condemnation of the Italian people. The slogan, "Flume or Death," is said to have been adopted. Whether Italy will occupy the disputed territories of Dalmatia and Flume with troops, as It was indicated yesterday she might do, is as yet not definitely known. Jap Question Unsettled Efforts to find some middle ground between Premier Orlando and President Wilson continued during the day yesterday, but there is no indication as to the nature of the advances made by Premiers Lloyd George and dem enceau in their attempt to bold the coalition of the allies intact. The council of three held a meeting yesterday, but the expected decision relative to the rival Chinese and Japanese claims to the former German fortress of Kiao Chau and the Shantung Peninsula was apparently not reached. Reports from Paris state that a plan dealing with the future status of the port of Danzig, claimed by Poland, has been approved.- This plan creates Danzig as a free city, enjoying complete autonomy but still under a sort of Polish protectorate. Poland would be given the use of the docks and Wharvesi the control of the Vistula water route and the corridor leading from the former Polish frontier to the sea. : - .. -, .v.. ONLY "AU REVOIR" PARIS, April 25. The newspapers here are unanimous in the opinion that the departure of Premier Orlando from Paris does not constitute a rupture of relations. "It is not adieu." says the Petit Journal, "but au revoir." The Petit Journal is particularly optimistic, saying that the "critical tension exists no longer and there are several forms of compromise posible." Part of the French press manifests some impatience that new compllcaContinued on Page Fifteen 1 -