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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
So, 500 Fund Pushed
IS Ouer Goal Line

Secretary Haas OF the Commercial
club announces that the goal Of $500
has been crossed by solicitors for the
Greater Richmond Fund.
Two gifts, one Of 500 and the other
Of SIS, pushed the Fund across the
line with S. to spare, and Haas says
there are several other prospects who
are nearly certain to contribute.
The two recent contributors vere
the Dille-McGuire company, which
gave 800, and the law f1rm of Gard
ner, Jessup, Hoelscher and White,
which gave $25.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
LuxURIES DURING war,
PROF. CHRISTIE TELLS BANKERS

III our sons are willing to give up
their lives in the trenches for our
country, surely we ought to be able
to give up the luxuries at home, and
join in the conservation movement"
said Prof. G. l. Christie, before the
Sixth District Bankers meeting in
the Murray theatre this morning.
Prof. Christie gave an excellent ad-
dress on Patriotism and Production" !"
He said, '1n planting gardens, we are
planting seeds Of patriotism"
Prof. William R. Rawles, of Indiana
University, spoke next on Taxation" ]"
He showed the faults in taxation
methods under the present constitu-
ton. "Our taxation system has been
condemned for fifty years." he said.
Prof. Rawles is in favor of fiat
tax rate. He said the two things that
taxation In Indiana needs are equality
and universally.
One Hundred and Fifty Attend
One hundred and fifty visitors at
tended the meeting. This is an un-
usually large attendance.
Richmond High school orchestra
opened the convention with delight
full musical program.
The nominating committee reported,
and the following officers were elect
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17

financial methods are about as fol
lows: The government floats war
loan. The banks, people and manufac-
turers subscribe. The government
spends this money in Germany for war
supplies, war materials and for sal
aries The workers are receiving high
wages; they save considerable money
deposit It In the banks. Profits Of
the manufacturers go to the banks,
too. Then when the government wants
more money It announces another war
loan, and the money which the govern
ment previously spent 10 returned by
the people IN subscriptions. No one ID
permitted to take 1000 marks or more
out of Germany without written per-
mission, 80 that every possible cent is
kept IN the country. This method of
war finance ID successful in Germany
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
BY CARL w. AckERMAN

Copyright, 1917, The Tribune Assoc
iation. Registered according to the
Copyright Act, Canada, 1917, by The
Tribune Association.)
OF the hundreds of questions which
people have asked about Germany
since this series Of articles has been
appearing in The Tribune, one Of the
most interesting and difficult Is:
'How long with the war last?"
It Is impossible to say with any de-
gree OF certainty whether the war
will last more than this year or not.
There are and there will be great mill
tary operations In Europe this summer
and fall. and until some of these are
completed no one will know what the
results will be. But to observers in
Germany. one thing Is certain: Ger.
many can conduct an aggressive war
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
Profile of President
and Lily on an Egg
Found at Economy

ECONOMY, Ind, May 17-Econ-
omy hens aren't SO slow either,
just because they are somewhat
isolated is no indication that they
can't keep pace with the times.
Well did they know that editors
were getting tired of imposing
this "P" and wv" egg stuff on
their readers credulity. They
recognized that to get newspaper
space, as scarce as it is, they
would have to do new stunt.
Tuesday an egg bearing a clear
ly defined profile of President
Wilson and a perfectly etched
calla lily was found at the Ed
wards Brothers home.
This is interpreted as being
symbolical of the part that Presi-
dent Wilson will take In bringing
about peace, as represented by the
lily.
The egg will be sent to H. H.
Smith of the Milwaukee Public
Museum.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
THEATRE PARTY
FOR TRAVELLERS
OPENS PROGRAM

Delegates to the state United Com
mercial Travellers convention were
welcomed to Richmond today under
the genial rays of the first summer"
day OF the year.
II the weather today is a foretaste
Of that to be served during the con-
vention the delegates and visitors win
have hot time" in reality.
Delegates and visitors commenced
to arrive early this afternoon and ev-
cry train and most interurban cars
that arrived brought a fresh consign-
ment.
Early Arrivals See Town.
Most Of them found quarters In
their hotels and went out to see the
town" and to renew acquaintance with
other early arrivals. By tonight 1t il
expected that nearly all of the ESQ
accredited delegates will be here.
A theatre party Is to be given by
the local entertainment committee to
night and the delegates and guests
will gather at the Westeott before go
ing to the theatre.
Tomorrow morning the convention
viii begin with registration Of dele
gates and by tomorrow afternoon when
the first business session Is hold It
will be we'll under way.
The women v1aitors, and It IS ex-
pected there viii be at least $50 Of
'em. will be entertained tomorrow
morning with a card party at the
Westcott and tomorrow afternoon
with a recepti0n and musicale st the
Elks' club.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
Fight to Raise Tax
on $40, 600 Incomes

WASHINGTON. May 1.-THE fight
to raise surtaxes on incomes OF more
than $4,000, 25 per cent. by amend
ments to the war revenue bill, was
still on in the house today. Members
Of the ways and means committee
worked hard to prevent further
changes in the bill, but insurgents
pressed for increases, encouraged BY
their success in committee Of the
whole yesterday In boosting from to
10 per cent. the proposed surtax rate
on incomes between $4,000 and $60,.
600.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17

Lieutenant is Dead;
is Soldiers Poisoned

PITTSBURGH, May 17.-Four more
soldiers Of the third Pennsylvania In
fantry, on police duty IN the Pitts
burgh district, wero removed from
their camp at Port PorTy. Pa. to hos
pitfalls here this forenoon suffering
from the effects Of poison. while the
military authorities and physicians In
vestigated the death Of Lieut. William
F. Corcoran, Of Philadelphia. and the
illness of twelve other guardsmen last
night The soldiers ware on duty at
Port Perry. Pa. and yesterday wore
served with . meal from the restaur-
ant conducted BY Carl Miller near
their camp.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
CALLS FOR CHARITY
DECREASE STEADILY

The cftys prosperity r. reflected In
a resume OF charity work reported at
the social service bureau.
The report shows that eeveneytsix
cases are now beneffting through the
services work. In May. 1916, there
were III cases. In May. 1918. there
were f31 cases. The decrease In num-
Der Of needy Is almoet nifty per cent
It Is Interesting to note. however.
that tho Increased cost OF commodities
necessftates the expenditure of pyae-
tically as much money now as It did
two years ago when there were Just
twice as many cases to care for. Ft Is
pointed out that needy cases are now
more attention now than
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
DEAD PILED
HIGH IN Vain
ENDEAvoR TO
STOP ALLIES
Hindenburg u ses Every
Ounce of Manpower in At
tempt to Regain Two Lost
Villages.
ITALY DELIVERS BLOW
fRx Associated Preas,


The Germans have piled high their
dead before the British lines, but have
failed to stop the British advance.
The most furious and sustained coun-
ter attacks have withered before the
blast Of the British artillery and the
sapping Of the Hindenburg line goes
on. slowly but without halt
The tremendous efforts made by
Field Marshal von Hindenburg to stem
the tide of victory which was steadily
setting against him have given the
battle Of Arras an appearance OF ebb
and flow but the net result Is that the
most violent efforts Of the Germans to
regain the initiative have failed
Won Hindenburg apparently used
every ounce at his command to wrest
from the British the villages Of Roeux
and Bullecourt and the outcome Is sum.
med up IN the almost complete repetit-
Ion by the British war Office Of the
statement: ''Our troops made prog
ress in the Hfndenburg hne."
Austria Becomes Wabbty.
Possibly more ominous for Berlin. In
view OF the wabbly condition Of her
Austrian ally 10 the news OF the great
blow struck by Italy IN the direction
OF Trfest. The Italians have opened
their spring offensive tn brilliant fash
ion attacking on a wide front and ap-
parently with greater forces than at
any other previous operation. The
Isonso, . turbulent mountain valley
bOrdeFed by mountains and cliffs is In
their hands for . distance Of Is to 20
miles north Of GoriziA- General Ca
dorna appears to plan q great nanking
movement against the Corso plateau,
natures great rampant defending the
Trieste region. Tho sction is IN too
early . stage to permit sound 5udg-
ment on It's outcome.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
Speaks For Orphans
at 8 O'clock Tonight

Miss Florence Schofield. who has
lived in Paris and therefore has per-
sonal knowledge OF the condition Of
French war orphans, will speak on
their needs at the High school audi
torium at o'clock this evening.
Miss Schofield spoke to an audience
OF over 1000 persons in Indianapolis
this morning. and is reputed to be an
eloquent speaker.
No admission will be asked nor col
lection taken.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
Brewing in England
May Restrict Exports

LONDON, May 17.-Infuential rep
resentatives have been made to the
Ministry of Food that the continuation
of brewing in Great Britain is likely
to make 1t more difficult to get in
creased export of cereals from Amer
ica Kennedy Jones, director Of food
economy, gave the Associated Press
an authoritative statement in regard
to the restrictions already imposed on
brewing and the complexities Of the
problems.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
Don't Use Fireworks,
Appeal of Goodrich

People OF Indiana have been asked
to refrain from the use of fireworks in
observance of the Fourth Of July. The
appeal was made In proclamation by
Governor Goodrich, issued through the
state fire marshaps office.
The request cited the danger Of
operations by alien enemies, the need
of the materials In production OF war
munitions and raised question OF the
actual pleasure derived, as reasons
for foregoing the time-honored prac-
tice.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
Corn Sells For SLIGO

Boone Reid, a farmer residing east
of Richmond, today sold 1000 bushels
of corn at $3.50 bushel, the deal
bringing him $1,920.
This is the highest price ever re-
ceived for corn and it makes up what
/ lost during the Cleveland administra-
tion when sold corn for Is cents a
bushel During the Civil war I got
$1.20 q bushel," Reid told q friend
while In Richmond today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
6. A. R. Ladies Giue
Warner School Flaq

Ladies' Of the g. A. r. auxiliary viii
present q flag to Warner school ut
1880 O'Clock Friday afternoon Chil-
dren Of the school are' preparing ap-
propriate exercises.
Following the flag presentation. the
annual manual training and domestic
science exhibit will be held. Work
done by the children in cooking. SOW
ing, drawing, painting and wood work
will be shown.
Friends and patrons Of the school
are cordially invited to attend.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
RESERVE BANKERS
ASKED TO AROUSE
INTEREST IN LOAN

WASHINGTON, May 17.-Represen-
tatives of all Federal reserve banks,
Dallas and San Francisco excepted,
were today told by the Federal re-
serve board that upon them would de-
pend much of the task Of arousing the
spirit Of II" to insure large over
subscription to the $4,000. 100000 lib
erty bond offering.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17

ed: Chairman, Charles D. Johnson,
Liberty; secretary, John w. Tevis.
Madison; member of nominating COM
Kitterman. Cambridge City. The fol
lowing men were elected as members
of the executive committee: Charles
L. Johnson, Batesville; S. w. Gaar,
Richmond; John C. Shirk, Brookville;
]. j Reibolt, Laurel; A. E. Nowlin,
Lawrenceburg.
A luncheon at the Westcott this
noon ended the meeting. The women
visitors were entertained this morn
ing and at lunch at the Country Club.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
FOREST FIRES RACE
IN THREE STATES

DULUTH. Mimi. May II From
many points In Wisconsin, Michigan
and Minnesota reports continued 10
come today that forest fires are doing
heavy damage. Only rain can save
the situation now, 1t Is declared Wind
on the iron ranges Of Minnesota has
again started fires believed dead yes
terday. Hundreds, perhaps thousands
of men In the three states are fighting
the flames
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
Over 81, 245, 600, 600
Needed in Reuenue

WASHINGTON, May II. - Demo
cratic leader Kitchin announced in the
House today that the treasury depart
ment had notified him that 1t would
be necessary to raise $2,245, 100000 in
stead Of $780, 100000 by the war
revenue bill now under debate. He
urged support of new proposals to
raise the income surtax increases on
sums above $4,000 as now contained
in the bill by one-fourth.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
REFUSE HOME RULE;
FAVOR CONVENTION

LONDON, May 17.-According to a
report in the 1obbies of the House OF
Commons, the nationalists have re-
fused Premier Lloyd Georges offer to
set up home rule at once, and have
accepted the proposal for a conven-
ton to map out a scheme of self gov
eminent for Ireland.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
Flour Price Tumbles
81 on Each Barrel

Flour prices have tumbled This is
q strange bit OF news these days, but
the facc remains true nevertheless
Local millcrs are selling -four 81 per
barrel cheaper today
No reason is given for this decrease.
Ior is T. known how long the price
will hold.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
COKE SHIPMENTS DECREASE

+ CONNELLSvIILE. Pa. May IT,
Due to q decrease in the supply last
week to an average OF So per cent.
both the shipment and production OF
coke in the Connellsville region fell
below the average
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
BAKERS AGAINST
WHOLE WHEAT LOAF

CHICAGO, May 17-Strong oppo-
sition to use of the whole wheat loaf
as war economy was expressed by
S. S. Macdonald, president of the ma
tional association of Master bakers.
In an address, opening q special con-
gress of members here today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
LETTER CARRIERS
WEAR STRAW LIDS

Add signs Of spring.
Richmond city letter carriers today
appeared IN their summer head gear,
shiny new straw hats.
This Is the hrst organized attempt
to rush the season"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
GERMANS LOSE ROEUx

BERLIN, (via London), May IL
The ground which was captured by
the Germans in the village of Roeux
yesterday morning was later lost fol-
lowing strong British counter.attack
Gays the German statement.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
Cabinet Crisis Passes;
People o. K. Policy

PETROGRAD. May 1.-THE cabi-
net crisis has been settled. A declara-
tion of the governments policy has
been accepted by the representatives
of the council of workmen and SOL
diers delegates, with slight variations,
and was signed by them at midnight.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
CHARTER SECOND FARM BANK

CHARLESTON. w. Va, May IA
charter has been issued by the federal
farm loan board to the Virginia Joint
Stock bank OF Charleston. the second
such bank to be chartered in the Unit
ed States,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
ARRANGE FOR MEMORIAL

MILTON, Ind, May 17.-May q the
Christian church will have special
Memorial D5y services
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
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WEATHER FORECAST

For Indiana by United States Wealth
er Internationally fair tonight and
Friday. Little change in temperature.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
Temperature Today.

For Wayne County by w. e. Moore
Somewhat unsettled. Probably fair
tonight and Friday. Continued warm.
General conditlons--Warmer wealth
or continues east Of the Tooth merid-
ian but cold weather prevails in far
West. Frost In northern California.
and Nevada with SHOWS In western
Montana and Yellow Stone Park. Wy
oming. No immediate prospect OF
,l,anye in temperature.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-29
WHAT YOU Mr.. PUBLIC
CAN DO FOR THE u. S.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Aug %
G. 7. Christie state food Inspector.
cites some enormous possibilities for
service by Mr.. and Mrs. Public
Each home 10y meatless and
wheatless days during next year
should save food worth $4,000. 600.
Each home can save by canning
or drying $4,000. 900 worth Of veEe-
tables and fruits
The farmers can increase their
wheat acreage 25 per cent, or p
500. 900 acres.
They can increase their rye yield
IS per cent.
They can put 10000 acres in
corn.
Everyone - producer and con-
sumer-can do his bit in the food
saving campaign.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-29
lNFlRMARY OFFICIAL
CONDEMNS WORK OF
MEDICAL EXAMINERS
-. TImos sDecIaI ScrvLoe

News. ines ~Nerldl service.
CRAWLING. Mich. Aug. o.
Criticism that medical reserve off
GERS who Examined the members Of
tSe Michigan regiments now here
had rejected many who were phys
ically qualified for service. and had
accepted others who cannot measure
mp 90 army requirements, was DICED
by an iudrmary official here In his
opinion much Of the sickness i'm the
camp ls due To- the acceptance OF
men physically unfit
There are men in my regim ent."
said the medico. whose short-com-
inrs are so paIpabIe that the ordin-
ary layman should be able TO recog-
nize them And vet the examining
officers turned down several hundred
men ON the most himsy excuses
which further examinations proved
would not hold. Many of the men
they passed are now i'm the hospital
and viii be there a large percentage
OF the time they remain I'm the army,
and VIII not only Doe useless them
selves. hut viii take mn the time of
other men caring for them.
While participating in company
physical exercises az 10 o'clock. VIII
liam smith. Is years old. OF Grand
Haven. a member Of company +,
a2ud infantry. dropped dead on the
parade -rouud. The -ause Of HE
death was acute dilaton OF the
heart His brother Frank. "A mem
her Of the same company. was drill
ing iu che squad with him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-29
MEN
ARE WANTED FIRST
CroWder Says First Group
Sent Needs COOkS-RuIeS
on Exemption Claims.
NcVs-Times SDecI1I Service:

NcWs-Times SpecilI Service:
ISDIANAPOLIS Ind Aug. % -
Men who have had experience either
Ina the ranks or as cooks shouId
constitute the first 1--WE per cent Of
The hrst draft o. be sent % training
camps. according 10 Information re-
ceived here by Jesse E Eschbach.
state CONSUMPTION agent from Pro-
Nost Marshal General Crowder
Under the present arran -crnent
these first men who viii depart Sept.
Hn form skeleton organization.
which VIII assist when the other
drafted men arrive The various
boards are urged 90 take special pre-
cautions 90 see that men whose orr
der 20 cali Is so late they VIII not
be- within the quota Of the boards
are sent
Ia order NOT 90 make any special
railway arrangements and 90 pre-
vent congestion of normal railway
traffic local board- VIII be instructed
10 send Approximately one per 'cent
OF their quotas ON each ~ five con-
sou Itre days hegiuufHe sept g. It
thought that each OF the boards
of The state viii have nFe per cent
of tteir quotas ready hy Sept and
that Is viii not De necessary for amy
no1cd to supply NOR. THAN i've per
cent af it- FIRST Quota.
should no special railway ar
ran-emeut- Doe uec.--aI. the adult
ant general mar Ie5te the routing
of the men 90 r1e local boards The
governor B. authorized bon the COM
muuIcauou from Gen Crowder to
prescribe MODIFICATION 9f sections of
The regulation 20 best accommodate
tho assembly and movement of
These small groups If men.
The movement on Sept 10 will
De governed by mobilization rcgula-
ti0ns and by previous orders. Gen.
Crowder points ont that the change
Of schedule viii give ample time
for study Of .he original plan and
any exchange Of congestion neces-
s1rv 90 meet local conditions.
Cen. Crowder i'm his letter Of in
strucuons takes mp the question OF
exemptions for married men He
rules that in cases where the wife
and children are entirely dependent
upon the husband and father for sup
port this man should not be ac-
copted for service i'm case ne files an
exemption claim. To is not the i'm
tontion Of the draft 90 make the
wife labor for the support Of her
self and children but when il is
shown that the family will not be
without support even though the
father is drafted he should not be
exempted
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-29
HOME GUARDS ENTHUSIASTIC

News Times Special Service
ELKHART. Aug. CIV II. Hop
kins has been elected first lieutenant
OF the new militia unit which is or
ganiZed for home defense A. G..
Gilman is 10 be second lieutenant
and the company clerk is l. C Van
derlip.
Captain Of the company. Ira II.
Church. stated that the company
was coming along in fine shape and
that the first drill will be held next
Monday evening. The men are so
enthusiastic about drilling that they
wish TO drill in spite Of the fact that
next Monday is a holiday. Capt.
Church said that one Of the first
things that a military unit must
learn is obedience and that he be-
lieved that this new company would
not need many reprimands. a let
ter was received by Mr.. Church
from the public council Of defense
praising him on his work and as
surfing him OF the cooperation Of the
public council OF defense.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-29
GROWS SUCCESSFUL CROP
OF RARE BELlAO0NA

News Times Special Service:
NEWCASTLE. Ind. Aug. %
The governmental crop OF belladonna
planted by John Fry and son IN
WAYNE township promises to be n
big success. They have four acres
under cultivation and there Is a big
demand for the plant. which is used
en- the manufacture Of medicine
The crop was planted only AFTER
great obstac had been overcome.
chief among these was the securing
OF 200 pounds of potash. which IS
selling for $50 hundred pounds
some seed was secured from outside
sources and an appeal TO the gov
eminent brought the rest required.