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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-02
Weather Forecast,

For Indiana by the United States
weather eureau-Fair tonight Slight.
ly colder tonight. Frost In south por-
tion. Tuesday fair with rising temp
erature.
For Wayne County by w. e. Moore
Fair tonight and Tuesday. Near
freezing tonight. Rising temperature
Tuesday.
General Conditions = Heavy rains
have been general from the Gulf Of
Mexico north to the Lakes. Three and
six hundredths inches Of rainfall at
Cairo, Illinois. Weather remains cold
over the Mississippi valley but react
ion to warmer weather In far north
west
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-02
Ship Builders
Increase Wage
(By Associated Press)

QUINCY, Mass, April 2.-President
Joseph Powell Of the Fore River ship
building corporation. announced at a
patriotic meeting of employees yester-
day that general increase of wages
at the plant was being arranged. to go
into effect cn June /. He said that
the company was breaking all records
in work accomplished In Its efforts to
hurry construction Of United States
naval vessels.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-02
STOPS ENLISTMENT
IN OHIO REGIMENT
(By Associated Press)

TOLEDO, O., April 2.-Recruiting Of
the Sixth regiment Ohio national
guard. to full war strength, which for
the last three days had been going on
successfully came to = sudden stop
last night on orders from the central
war department at Chicago.
A reason given for the enlistment
suspension was that the Quartermaster
department is not able properly to
equip the new men on 50 short a
notice, Col. Lloyd w. Howard, regi-
ment commander, declared.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-02
Red Cross Plans
For Dependents

Plans for war relief work in Rich
mond will be discussed at an open
meeting of the Red Cross chapter in
its quarters tonight
Women who wish to volunteer their
services for local duty, such as serv.
ing at headquarters, making surgical
dressings or comfort bags, will be list.
ed
Plans for taking care of families and
defendents of soldiers and sailors in
Richmond also will be discussed at
this meeting.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-02
Sheep Poisoned
on Utah Range
(By. Associated Press)

!. SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. April q
Investigation Of the death Of 700 sheep
said to have been poisoned within the
last two days in Kane and Washington
counties and the Arizona Strip was
started today by the Utah Wool Grow
ers' association.
c. B. Stewart, secretary Of the as
sociation, who left for the sheep coun-
try to make the investigation said he
could not give any information as to
the persons involved In the range
feud, although he expressed the opin-
ion that the water holes on the ranges
had been poisoned,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-02
Penny Lunches
Start Tuesday

Penny lunches will be served at
Whitewater school commencing tomor-
row morning.
The lunches will be served under di-
rection of Miss Martha Horney, vet
eran teacher, by members of the Do
nestle Science association and pupils
Equipment for the kitchen and lunch
room was purchased Saturday with
money provided by Mrs. Willian Dud-
ley Foulke.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-02
Sen. Lodge Floors Pacifiist Who Struck
Him in Argument Over Merit Of
Probable Plea For War Declaration
(By Associated Press)

Associated
WASHINGTON, April PA personal encounter between SEN
Lodge of and Alexander Bannwart of Dorcs
Mass which the Senator knocked his opponent down.
Cured today in the corridor of the capitol.
Bannwart with several other and women of pacifst
delegation called Senator Lodge the door of his committee
asked him vote against declaration of with Germany
Lodge replied that President Wilson asked for such
declaration he certainly would support it.
THAT is cowardice," retorted one of the group
National degeneracy than cowardice replied the
Massachusetts, senator "You coward, said Bannwar
You're a liar" retorted Lodge.
advanced and struck the senator who then despite
his sixty launched blow that sent Bannwar srang
on the hard tiles of the corridor.
and several of his friends taken charge by
the capitol police.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-02
BRITISH HAMMER AT GATES
OF ST. QUENTIN, THE SPINE
OF STRONG H|NDENBuRC LINE
(By Associated Press)

British knocking the doors Of ST. Quentin the
allies
andth emain are unde 0
operated night Ap
unofficial
the front which the town has already been partly
Germana
To tn" Of ST. Quentin British sureins forward along
fighting proving that General ais not yet In touch with the
MI
the
toward Ia
present the French to renqushd their Initiative
direction OF important
lecateet miles north Of ST. Quentin and within five
Haig connu
h: raids the Arras sector the official " i'm
this north battle line
evidence
breaking which
formidable barrier
Nlvelles
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-02
TEXT OF MOTION
DECLARING WAR
READY FOR VOTE
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON 5 Anr Arssi:'sd Clark was re-
elected today by vote of 217 to 205 his Republican
opponent Representative Manu. the first step in organ
zaton of the House of Representatives the necessary
step preliminary to the delivery of President Wilson's
war address"
With the reelection of Speaker Clark it seemed cer-
tain that President Wilson would deliver his address late
this afternoon.
1t is expected on every hand that he will ask Con-
gress declare that of exists between the
United States and Germany This seemed certain that
Chairman Flood of the house foreign affairs committee,
the administration spokesman there prepared resolu
o to declare state of and authorize the president
to act p.
Text Of War Resolution Ready for Action.
The resolution follows:
Nlhereas the recent course of the Imperial German
government in fact nothing less than against the
American government and people of the United States
Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress
sembled that the state of beligerency between the Unit
ed States and the Imperial German government which
has thus been thrust upon the United States is hereby
formally declared and
THAT the president be and is hereby authorized to
take immediate steps not only put the country in thor
ough state OF defense but also to exert all OF its power and
employ all of its carry against the I'M
pera German government and to bring the conflict
successful termination"
Even the Chaplain Pleads for Patriotism
The House session opened with Clerk South Trimble
presiding until organization perfected The chaplain
included in his prayer plea for patriotism.
Diplomacy has failed he prayed. Moral suason
has failed. Appeals to reason and justice have been
swept aside. We abhor and love peace, but if
has been shall be forced upon pray that the
heart of every American citizen may throb with patriotic
feeling and that united people may rally around
president to hold up his hand in every deemed
necessary protect the lives of American citizens and
safeguard inheritance"
Senate Clerk Reads the Proclamation
Nearly the entire Senate membership was present
when Vice President Marshall called for order and after
the invocation the presidents proclamation calling the
traordnary session read In the Senate the Chaplain
referred to the problems confronting Congress.
Senator Johnson, of California sworn in
The Senate after being in session about ten minutes
recessed to await organization of the House. Senators
Martin and Gallinger the two party leaders, ap-
pointed to act with House committee in notifying Pres-
dent Wilson that Congress is ready to receive any COM
muncaton from the president.
Cites Friendship for People.
The president in his address, is understood will re-
fer to the traditional fenshp between the American peo-
pie and the German people and to dffeentiate between
the German government and the people it rules He also
will recount his efforts to restore peace to Europe and to
maintain peace with Germany.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-02
(By Associated Press)

fBy Associated Press)
WASHINGTON, April 2-President Wilson will address
Joint session Of Congress at o'clock this evening"
The Senate when convened, recessed again until p.
to wait for the House to perfect organization. President
Wilson, it said prepared to speak late o'clock
Immediately after the speakers election, new members
in and balotng begun the minor Offices
Of the House organization.
At first It thought organization could be perfected
quickly and that everything might be ready to hear the pres
ident soon after o'clock.
Gle. to speedy disposition Of the business BY demanding sepa
rate roll calls each office and appeared that perfection
Of the House organization might late into the afternoon
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-02
GERMANS SAY FOES GAIN GROUND
YIELDED ONLY UNDER ARMY ORDERS
(By Associated Press)

Associated
British and
German forces south banks
this
morning
headqu staff
The suffered considerable
Of highways
added the French de
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-02
WIDEN
WEDGE DRIVEN
NEAR vERMAND
(Ry Associated Press)

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE, Via London, April q
British forces today widened the
wedge they had inserted in the Ger
man line in the region Of st. Quentin
and captured the villages of Atilly and
villecholes respectively southeast and
northeast Of the village Of Vermand.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-02
Halts Recruiting
(By Associated Press)

CHICAGO, April 2.-On orders from
Washington. General Barry, command
ing the Central department U. s. A.
today instructed that a temporary
halt be called in recruiting for nation
al guard regiments.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-02
GRAND DUKE ARRIVES
1By Associated Press

YALTA, THE CRIMEA, via London.
April 2.-The Grand Duke Nicholas hae
arrived at his estate at Alupka, neat
here. He was accompanied By TIVE
government commissioner.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-02

Taft Believes
People Willing
to Enter War
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, April 2. William
Howard Taft, returning to New York
today after what he said was the long
est and most strenuous journey he
has taken since he left the white
house, asserted that the people of the
south and southwest are ready for
war and that the United States must
enter the conflict whole heartedly.'
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-24
TAKE 4 TOWNS
IN PALESTINE

Lonicn. Eng. Dec. 23.-Gen- A,ier-
by's IT icps in Palestine continue their
advance on the plain Of Sharon. north
Of Jaffa. and have occupied four
more towns Tonights official state
ment says:
Saturday morning. with naval CO.
operation, our left continued the ad-
vance north OF the Nahr FL ALja
reaching the line OF Sheikh FL D1l:u-
tahel-Iell, about four miles uortn q
the river. Pushing eastward and
south &C the river we occupied FsJil
and Meiebbis. This was followed ~
the capture OF Rauieh. on the Tafk-
ish railway TO the north. and Khel
eica-khelbireh, four miles southeast
OF Rantieh. Effective aerial work was
carried cut on enemy transports and
infantry"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-24
FIGHTING PINK
BOIL WORMO OUT
Mexico to Quit Growing
Cotton in Laguna District
Until He Dies.

Washington, D. c.. Dec. 24-Like
Pancho Villa and the cotton boil
veevl. the pink boil worm crCpt into
this country from Mexico. Villa
didn't remain Neither viii the pink
boil worm. II measures Of eZtermiua-
ton now being undertaken IN Texas
by the United States department Of
agriculture and Texas authorities are
successful-as there is reason for hop
ing they viii be.
But the pink boil worm is stin in
Mexico, like villa And as long as
either Of the outlaws retains a rem
devious south OF the RIO C-ande tne.e
viii continue to be possibilities Of re-
neTed outbreaks on this side OF the
border.
The most encouraginE feature o.
the pink boil wC-- situation IS that
the defacto government OF Mexico and
Mexican cotton planters In the La
yuma. Monterey and Allende districts
have agreed to cooperate with the
United States department Of agrlcul-
ture in exterminatlnE the pink boil
" Orm in Mexico
An experiment station. 20 be oper-
ated under the general direction Of
meur Of agriculture. with Mexican
q griculturists cooperating, viii be
established in the LaEuna district
Of Mexico. Cotton growing In this
Laguna district is 20 be prohibited
for three years. commencing In 1919,
according to arrangements made BY
United States department Of agricul-
ture authorities with planters Of that
district and with the present Mexican
A decree has been is
sued. effective at once. prohibiting
the growing of cotton IN the Allende
IS about so miles
south OF Eagle Pass. being the point
OF bollwo-m infestation IN Mexico
that is nearest 10 the United States
The fact that cotton planting Is 10
cecse next year in one district and
the following year IN another dis Ct
and that only three districts OF in
festation exist in NeVico-but one OF
these being eNteusive-jUstifv the
statement that there is more than 8
reasonable chance that the insect may
be completely eradicated In Mexico.
This, with a continuation OF the fight
against the nest in Texas. viii make
IL quite possible 20 eliminate the pink
hoIlworm and safeguard the cotton Of
North America from the most de-
structiva OF all cotton insect pests.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-24
GERMAN ARMY FIGHTS As UNIT
NALITHE FRONTS, SAYS KAISER
Emperor Praises Coordination Between East and West
Whereby West Front Remained on Defensive in Order
to Allow East Front Sufficient Troops to Deal With
Russia and to Plunge Down Into Italy.

manner. In order that we should be
able to deliver these offensive blows
one portion Of the army had to re-
main on the defensive, hard as this lz
for the German soldier. such de-
fensive battle, however, as has been
fought in 1917 is without parallel A
fraction of the German army accepted
the heavy task, covering its comrades
in the east Internationally, and Dc had
the entire AngIO-French army against
itself"
Greatest Feat Ever Accomplished
By long preparation the enemy
has collected unheard OF technical
means and masses Of ammunition and
guns in order TO make his entry into
Brussels over your front as he proud
" announced The enemy has achiev-
ed nothing
The most gigantic feat ever &C
cOmplished by an army and one with
out parallel in history was accom-
pIished by the German arms don
boast II is q fact and nothing else
The admiration you have earned shall
be your reward and at the same time
your pride. Nothing can IN any way
place in the shade or surpass what
YOU have accomplished. however
great and overwhelming it may be-
says God Germnny'H Ally.
THE year 1917 with its great bat
ties. has proved that the German peo-
Die has in the Lord Of creation above
an unconditional and avowed ally on
whom IL can absolutely rely With
out him all would have been IN vain
Hopes for Peace with Russia
Every one OF you had TO exert
every nerve 70 the utmost ] know
that every one Of you in the IN
paraueled drum fire did superhuman
deeds. The feeling may have been
frequently with you. II we only had
something behind US: II we only had
some relief It came as the result OF
the blow in the east. where IL IS seen
that the storms Of war are at present
siIenced- God grant that Il may be
forever"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-24
BANK TELLER
GETS ARMY JOB
Magdalena, N. NJ, Man Is
Helping Local Recruiters;
Nav Join Forces.

E C. Pertie. former paying teller Of
a bank at Magdalena, y. NJ, is now
on duty as stenographer and typist
at the local army recruiting station.
He enlisted last week and on account
OF his clerical experience was as
signed TO recruiting duty
Men accepted at the local station for
the regular army up 10 Saturday
night were Donald H. Foster, Santa
Monica. Calf; Arthur P. Cummings
silver City. y. NJ, coast artillery
John ". P. vitrela. FL Paso, infantry.
Frank o. Lucas. Carlsbad. y NJ Peter
E-aber. Fl Paso, aviation
For the national army the following
were accepted: Warren D. Finch,
Goodrich. Te--; William F. Lowen-
bruck, Carlsbad. y. N; Royce Martin,
Rails, Tex. Quartermaster corpsi
James l. Faulkner, e Paso, Tex.
2Srh engineers
Few Inquiries For L. :. Guards.
There have been scarcely any In
quiries concerning service in the ne"
United States guard 10 be enlisted for
the protection OF public utilities A
quota OF $4,000 men Is desired from
the entire United States. Men VIII
have seen service in the spanish
American war, Boxer war. Philippines.
army. navy or marine corps, or police
or fire companies. are specially d.
sired. No men between q and 81 will
be accepted.
Regiment For The Department.
Advices from San Antonio military
headquarters received here said tn.
southern department would be al
lowed three battaiiOns OF four COM
panies each. a full regiment. Of the
new United States guards. national
army. Each company viii have
total personnel Of 157. made up as
follows: One captain, three first let
tenants. three second lieutenants. one
first sergeant, one mess sergeant, one
supply sergeant, eight sergeants, Ii
corporals. two mechanics. three cooks.
two buglers, 81 privates first class
and IS privates.
The men win wear blue dress uni-
form and blue Overcoats and the cnug-
pauies viii be equipped with rifles,
pistols and machine guns krag Jor-
gelsen rifles will be used.
Attached to each company there WI
be a captain, medical corps, a sergeant
and six privates, first class, medical
corps
It was not stated whether battal-
ion would be stationed at Fl Paso.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-24
SEAL
SALE IS $4,000
Red Cross Gets Nice Sums
From City Schools; Prizes
on Wednesday.

The sale OF the Red Cross Christ
mas Seals now totals vel over $500
it was announced Monday, and the
committee hopes to swell this total to
$500 before the sale closes
There are some schools yet to be
heard from. as well as many indi-
vidual sales from the mail campaign
A partial list Of the schools and
amounts reported 70 date by each is
as follows:
High school s3sS27; Bailey. *7s.S2.
NOrehead. S75-54; Villas. $500; Alta
Vista. $3.50; Douglas, s1A4I; Alamo.
$3.50: Franklin, 1925.
The committee alloting the prizes
is urging that all schools, as well a.
the individuals who have been conf
petinE for the prizes. turn in their
reports with names OF pupils
selling the most se-.s, as early as
possible, so that the returns may be
tabulaued and the prizes awarded by
Wednesday at the latest.
Cptodate Mrs. J. 4. Potter had
turned in s353.42 from her booth
with at least a part Of Saturdays
sales to be reported. a. A. Kline has
brought in the largest number OF in
dividual subscriptions, as well as the
greatest amount Of money.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-24
BANK PRESIDENT KILLS
CASHIER: FIGHT OVER STOCK

Peoria. Ill. Dec 24-Development
wee awaited today as a result Of the
killing Of 2. N. Meade, cashier Of the
State Trust and Savings bank yester-
DAY afternoon by +. a. S-rause. presi-
dent Of the same bank in a fight in
the hank. The quarrel Is said TO have
started over 4 proposition BY M
Meade 10 buy Strause's stock Coun-
sci for the bank president said he
shot Meade in self defence.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-24

All Ye Faithful" The rest OF the
program is as follows;
Introductory address. chaplain T. p.
O'Keefe.
Address, bishop A. J. Schiller.
Holy city Seventh cavalry band.
Address. Mai. Gen. Geo. ". Read.
Selection, 18th field artillery band.
Vocal solo. Maria" Mrs. WhiteSide,
accompanied by the Fifth cavalry
band.
Selection, s4th infantry band.
Address, Rev P. r. Knickerbocker.
Vocal solo. Holy Night Mrs ]. J.
@CsntiQue de Noel" SD artillery
band
ChapIains Prominent on Committee.
The bands will play selections while
the children are being amused
Among those who are contributing
to the entertainment are the leaders
of the bands and chaplains: Leader
II. H Herschberger and Chaplain
Moose, Seventh cavalry; leader Rogers
and chaolain Rixey, 64th infantry;
leader stephen Joska and chaplain O..
J. Cohee. 34th infantry; leader ". J.
Cain and Chaplain T p. O'Keefa. Fifth
cavalry; leader z. J. Lacock and chap
lain W. r. Zimmerman, sgd field ar
ulery; chaplain 7 r. Manley, 18th
artillery, and secretaries J. f. Fry and
r. H c Proffett, OF the army Y. NJ
c. a
Big Feast at Cody.
At Camp Cody. Deming, y. NJ, there
are to be regimental Christmas trees,
and Christmas dinners for the men.
Each soldier is to receive a Christmas
present from the Red Cross.
over with Cen. PershinE every man
is 70 receive d gift. and there viii be
turkey dinners and festivities 10 re-
mind the men that those in the home
land have remembered them this
Christmas time. Gen Pershing wired
Washington that the gifts had ar
rived
Fl Paso stores were thrOuEed Mon
day with late Christmas shoppers.
local population. Most Of the stores
report usual fine holiday trade sat
urday night the crowds kept stores
open until about 10 o'clock
Charities Distribute Gifts.
Presents Of money and contribu-
tons Of food and toys came in to the
Associated Charities rapidly Monday.
EdEard Kayser gave 50; Herman An
dreas SO: White House s.; q friend.
s.. Frank p Bryant SO: a friend
50 500 E 4. Cook 81. and the Sunday
school OF the First Christian church
sent gifts over 100 baskets have
been prepared for distribution
Tree for Nursery.
At the day nursery the Christmas
tree. which had been placed in the
yard, was donated by Mrs. @. y. Bas-
sett and decorated by herself and by
the pupils at the FL Paso School for
Girls. Presents vii be given TO every !