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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-06
GERMANS HOPE
TO AVOID FIGHT
WITH AMERICA
(By Associated Press)

LONDON, Feb. GA wireless dis
patch received here today quotes the
Overseas News agency of Berlin to
the effect that foreign secretary Zim-
norman declared in an interview that
Germany joined with President Will
son in the wish that there may be no
conflicts, and that the German gov
ernment after minute examination of
the presidents speech to Congress ap-
preciates those words of hon-hos-
tile character
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-06
FORECAST WHEAT CROP
(Rx Associated Pressl

PARIS, Feb. 6.-The forecast for
frances wheat crop is now fifty-three
million quintals from the autumn SOW
ings and 100000 to 11,000,000 quin-
tails from the spring soWings. The
country's annual consumption is from
S0,000,000 to S5,000,000 quintals.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-06
u. S. SPURS ON
MUNITION SHOPS
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.--Necessity
rather than discourage the munitions
industry in view of the present inter
national crisis, was urged today before
the Senate finance sub-contnittees by
representatives of score of such
manufacturers opposing the excess
profits tax clase of the proposed
revenue bill
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-06
HELMS DRAWS FINE

Earl Helms, Centerville, entered a
plea of guilty to grand jury indict-
ment charging him with assault and
battery in circuit court today and re-
ceived fine of 81 and costs amount
ing to $11 which he paid.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-06
HUNT LOST CREW
(By Associated Press)

LONDON, Feb. 6.-Nothing is yet
known regarding the fate of the crew
of the Belgian relief steamer Lars
Kruse, which was sunk by torpedo
or mine near the Belgian coast yester
day The ship touched at Las Palmas
on Jan. 20 and the ordinary course
would have made some British port be.
fore arriving at Rotterdam where she
was due about Feb. 10.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-06
CALM OF GERMAN LEADERS
BRINGS HOPE THAT BREAK
WILL NOT RESULT IN WAR
(By AssociAted PreaB1

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6-Germany's disposition to
regard the break with the United States with camness
and delberaton and in peaceful spirit as expressed
by Foreign Minister Zimmerman, brings new encourage
ment to those who hope the breach between the two
tries will go farther than severance of diplomatic re-
latOns.
The real test however, on the actual perform
of the campaign Of unrestricted submarine warfare
and while all American officials fervently share the hope
that the break will go further there is no disposition
to recede from the position that American lives and
rights will be protected by whatever measures are neces
Sary.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-06
LOSS OF AMERICAN LIFE
Will NOT BE CONSIDERED
OVERT ACT BY COUNTRY

been favorably received by President
Wilson there is no definite indication
that the plan will mature.
Relations with Austria are not on
sound foundation. owing to the known
adherence of the dual monarchy to
Germany's submarine war program,
but certain differences in her announc-
[Continued On Page Eighth
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-06
HOGS SELL FOR $12

A top price of $12-the highest since
Civil war days-was paid for prime
hogs on the local live stock market
today. Best porkers had been quoted
at $11.75. Supply. and demand to-
gether with car shortage mentioned as
the cause for the boost
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-06
(By Associated PreSs)

NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-Rumors wide
ly circulated in the financial district
at noon today that Germany had de-
olared war upon the United States
caused a sharp break in the stock
market.
Prices already somewhat irregular,
gave way from 1 to points, with es-
pecial weakness in shippings, muni-
tions and equipment.
United Steel dropped two points
from it's best price of the previous
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-06
No Citizens
Quit Germany
(By Associated PressS


WASHINGTON, Feb. cit was
stated officially today that there is no
change in the status of the 1000 or
more Americans in Germany. They
have not been ordered by the United
States to leave Germany but have been
advised of the break in relations that
they make individual decisions.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-06
1000 Killed
in Last Drive
(By Associated Press)

BERLIN, Feb. 6.-The British lost
at least 1000 men in killed in their
attacks on the Turkish line south of
the Tigris near Kut-El-Amara on Feb.
/, Turkish army headquarters an
nounces in it's report of Feb. 2. The
clares.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-06
AWAITS ATTITUDE
OF OTHER NEUTRALS
(By Associated PreSs)

LONDON, Feb. 3.-The attitude Of
European neutrals in regard to the
American suggestion that they break
off diplomatic relations with Germany
is being awaited with keen interest
but canvass of the diplomatic repre-
sentatives of these nations show there
was general disposition to take time
for consideration of the suggestion.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-06

heart on the part of the board mem.
bers.
Under the circumstances, he says,
there was nothing left for him to do
but to step down and out.
Mr.. Bates recognizes Melpolder's
ability in one line Of social work.
He has the ability to weed out un-
[Continued On Page Eighth
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-06
For Wayne County by w. e. Moo

For Wayne County by w. e. Moore
Unsettled and warmer tonight Fol-
lowed by snow or rain tonight or We'd
nesday.
General Conditions-The cold wave
continues over the eastern and south
ern portions but warmer weather pre-
walls over the middle and plain states.
A storm is approaching and Is causing
reaction to milder weather tonight
with snow or rain. Temperatures at
Atlanta, Georgia degrees above at
Asheville. North Carolina, 6 below at
Jacksonville. Florida. 26 above with
frost in Miami. Florida.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-06
BUY FOOD SUPPLIES
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-Immediate
purchase of reserve on the quarter
masters supplies for the army up to
the limits of available appropriations
was ordered today by Secretary Bak-
er.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-06
CALMNESS TO AVERT ARMED CLASH
i. S. Prepares for Eventualities With Speed
Plan to Build
Crew of Subs
{By Associated Press)

icy Associated PreSSD
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-Republican
senators in conference today decided
to stand back of Senator Poindexter's
bill for immediate construction of
twenty fleet and eight coast sub
marines at cost of $4,0O0,000.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-06
STOCK MARKET SUFFERS REVERSE
ON A RuMOR OF WAR DESIGNS

hour and other industrials lost as
much and in some instances more.
The market soon recovered part Of
its loss but continued extremely ner-
vous
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-06
Just the Gist
Today's Resume

These sentence flashes con-
tain the salient features of
local, state, national and inter-
national events of the last
twenty-four hours. They are
timesavers for busy readers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-06
DISMISS DIVORCE SUIT

Judge Fox in circuit court today dis
against Samuel W. Pirkey for divorce.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-06
Weather Forecast

For Indiana by United States Wealth.
er Bureau-Rain or snow tonight and
probably Wednesday. Warmer tonight.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-06
Temperature Today.

NOOu 7
Yesterday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11

whom I presume you are indebted for
the mass Of INSTRUMENTATION YOU pub
lished. was defeated for reelection as
secretary of the union for reasons
satisfactory to the union He was a
member Of the board Of directors
when the Hathaway proposition was
made to the union and was the only
one to object to It. There was no
betrayal of trust" involved as Won
have stated. The FIVE remaining
members OF the board. including one
minister. voted to accept the offer,
and their action was ratified nv n
unanimous vote In the convention
CSee pages 1913. proceedings 1q1sl
I refrain from commenting on tho
splendid success of Mr. Davis cam
paign. which you frankly admit. as
he can attend to this himself. but T
feel that In the interest of truth and
fairness you should print the above-
Yours very truly
r. MORGAN SHEPHERD
Richmond Va, July Q, 1917.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11
Peoples Forum
MIR. DAVIS AND THE
FARMERS UNION

Editor Virginian:
Sir.--I have read with interest vour
article in this mornings paper, en-
titled Davis Tries Hard to Com
mandeer Farmers Union" ana your
editorial referring to same.
Since you have mentioned my name
so freely, and made so many misstste-
ments, / am sure that you will permit
me brief word ot reply
You state; 1T is known that re.o-
lutions endorsing Westmoreland Davis
for governor have been passed by the
union, etc. | do not feel as bold as
your informant in discussing the ex-
ecutive affairs of the. Farmers union.
but 1t might not be amiss TO say that
was chairman of the resolutions
comnittee at the annual conventions
Of the state union for the past two
or three years, and no resolution en-
dorsing Mr.. Davis for the governor
ship was ever presented 20 that com
r7ittee nor TO the convention itself
then or at any previous time.
have today taken steps to furnish
you with affidsYits from the proper
officers of the union confirming my
statement,
l might add that anyone who knows
Mr.. Davis knows that he would never
have permitted the union or any
other farmers organization to endorse
him as a political candidate. much
less would he have tried to com
mandeer" IT,
Your statement that"Mr Davis pa
per. the Southern Planter. is being
sent mplimentary TO all members OF
farmers organizations" Is absolutely
untrue. as Is your suggestion that he
or is paying for them. Incidentally.
this reflects on Mr. Hathaway, who Is
a prominent and honorable gentleman,
and whose offer you evidently did not
read. Mr.. Hathaway In paying his
own bills as he Is amply able to do.
and not Mr.. Davis nor I.
! may further add that Mr.. Blank
Anshin- whose latfAr nan AilAa> .-A -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11
Sell to Soldier Boys at Cost

Editor Eirginian:
Sir.--We are all anxious TO mako
sacrifices for the country during these
times of war. We are equally as
anxious to make sacrifices for our
boys who are going out yonder on the
battle front to risk their lves-thetr
very all-for you, and men. and this
land of ours. We--the stay-at- homes
would gladly risk our lives, but II Is
not for all Of us to do SO It Is, how
ever. for all OF us to make our sacri-
fees. and these, | feel, all will make
gladly. Here is a practical suggestion
that may be easily and Immediately
followed out.
Why not allow all Of our bows In
suits to purchase whatever goods they
cents, for instance: sodas, like
amount: and other articles in proper
ton. The Y. NJ. c. A. Of Richmond is
now recognizing the uniform OF Uncle
Sam as readily as they do a properly
issued membership ticket All that
the boys have to stand Is the bare ex-
pense OF towels. etc All else is free
to them. Are other concerns less able
to sacrifice than this institution?
The soldier boys salary is such that
II will not AFFORD many Injuries. much
less necessities 1t Is a sacrifice OF
their part, working both ways from
the middle. What Of us?
! would like to hear from other
readsss on this subject.
A aTAY-AT.EnHH
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11

Eight OF the nine fraternities in
Tufts college have banished liouor
from their chapter houses and their
festivities 1t wasn't accomplished in
any spasm OF reform, but was the re-
suit of systematic planning and edu-
cational work by far-seeing men who
know. as expressed by the president
man ever attained a high stand =
ard OF scholarship through artificial
stimulation"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11
LET THERE BE A MORATORIUM FOR MEN WHO
ARE CALLED TO SERVICE

War requires sacrifice. Those who
go TO battle offer their very lives for
the safety. the honor and the glory
OF their country. Before peace dawns
again millions of our young men Will
Rave been Withdrawn from their &C
customed places In the country's bust
ness and industrial life.
Hundreds OF thousands of them
must give up profitable employment
for their country's service. This ts
right and Just The citizen owes his
country all and he must answer the
call of patriotic duty willingly, prompt
ly and bravely.
The burdens Of our young men sud
denly called from home and business
should not be unnecessarily trksome.
Just now many OF them who have.
by dint OF economy and industry. &C
cumulated equities in land or fur
niture or other forms OF investment
are wondering what will become of
their obligations when they go into
service. They are Offering 10 ieopar-
dize their lives. IL It just that they
should lose their savings or invest
ments because they can no longer
meet the payments out Of the small
sum allowed the private or non-com-
missioned officer? Should they be
compelled to go to their creditors and
ask as favor that their notes or
current payments shall be held in sus-
pension until Their return?
We don't believe their country
! should permit this. We recommend
to the president and congress that,
under proper and adequate regulation.
. "a Ii4Pt otct lHlIl 10 dCNldiCu iol LILO en-
! press protection Of men called to their
/ country's service. Details may he
worked out that win protect both
debtor and creditor pending the con-
+ ciusloq OF the war. while we have no
/ doubt that a frateful nation, either by
effecung proper insurance protec-
/ ton or by adequate financial ar
engagements, will protect the estates OF
those who. somewhere in Europe or
/ perhaps on our own green fields will
! pay the full price of patriotic and de-
voted service.
We cannot permit the creditor who
remains at home to profit by the fnan-
/ cial extre mites of those called 10 the
colors It is improbable. OF course,
that there Will be any large number
OF insistent creditors. Our point Is
that our boys shall be able to demand
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11

Former Ambassador Gerard doubt
less will he glad OF the freedom from
official responsibility following accept
ance OF his resignation. but his knowl-
edge OF tho Central European allies
and his orTn desire to be of further
service to- America are more than
likely TO bring him out OF retirement
before long.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11
If samuel Pepys Tried 1t Vow.


P anu
oVercame the team OF slnkers ana
coffee. on to Capitol Square where
raw. tho morning ,aner neruea, and
,,-., 60, -,
vas u'S'' 10 "'''i '"'' eS'
had not passed the food control Dill
Also noted that the gallant Russian
troops are pushing the German arms
to fight, which gave me great elee
Noted further that registration plans
are forming with happy rapidity.
albeit, I was depressed to think of all
the fine young fellows who are to be
taken from their studies and occupa-
itiona for protracted period But the
good Of # all and the ain, thereof filled
me with toy.
of To a stroll on Broad street. VII ere
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11

@ We print on this page of today
sRsgfnaan a letter from Mr.. B. Morgan
Il 1AGnheedv who. an sprtngtns so read
- TO rne espousal Of the cause of
\ - associate and employer. Mr.. West
Davis. charges The Nirs1nian
- MAKING -raany mis-staiements.
"a even undertakes to prove that
80 qualification In Mondays Ntrgintan
Ew~ not correct MIR. Shepherd says
- hAs eren gone to the trouble OF
af1davtts from proper Off
- OF the Farmers Union 10 con
~ nis statements. This is interest
y -. ana We await the afHdavits with
earese
1gr. shepherd quoted The Virginian
Aay.nx: III Is known that resolu-
1ons endorsing Mr.. Westmoreland
1910 for governor have been passed
the Union" ETC. and while declar-
ss1nw that he does not feel free to dis
|Ess,,as the executive affairs of the Farm
&&s1 Union. he InodeStly states that he.
1871. westrn oreland Davis associate and
Anploye In the conduct Of Mr.. Davis
" r6s,er, the Southern Planter, was
rhasrrnan OF the resolutions committee
ESat the annual convention of the State
onion for two years, and no resoiu-
Y faons endorsing Mr.. Davis for COVER
nor were presented either 10 the com
rnsttee or the convention, Nobody
Hsaa,d that any such thing had been
Acne
what The virgnian did say was that
&9Tt Ia known that resolutions endoTs-
xnx Mr.. westmoreland Davis for gov
ernor have been passed IN violation Of
the rules OF the union that no poll
4 tics shall be discussed at meetings.
under penalty Of expulsion There
vas no reference in that statement to
Il the state convention of the Farmers
Il Union. nor was any intended We
Are Informed. however. and We ho-
Sieve the Information 10 he absolutely
cOrrect- that one or moro local unions
where the Davis influence was Fufft-
3aently strong, have adopted reso'u-
#11ous endorsing him for governor and
- fact gives room for mo natural
Dpos.tion that other unions may he
"a by Davis followers IN override
o rules OF the organization and do
- nme thing.
~. Shepherd says further: 'rYour
nnent that Mr.. Davis paper, the
lAern Planter. is being cent com
1sntary TO all members Of farm
cEsznizationst IS absolutely untrue.
III your suggestion that he ar IS
1ax for them The Southern
Hater has grown rapidly IN ctrcula
Sanoo Mr.. Davis, who hae for SOW
- years been recognized as a candi-
49, for governor, secured the contro!
xAe publication. The George p,
I'll Newspaper Annual gave ere
aear slig11t'y lese than 90 600 cfrcu-
~ IN 1913. and little over $1,000
lo16. The same authority reported
Southern Planters circulation IN
1x as rather more than 6e4onn Tyha
6av1t made in January last test,
IN r. circulation Of over II .oon.
"a IL IL claimed tNat NE June issue
this year was $1,000
x was In July, 1915 and Aur-ist ~
same yesr that the letters which
~ printed IN Monday hearing uron
free distribution ~ tto Planter
ho~r men % farmers organizations
- written NJ n Y Blankonshlp.
Ms letter 70 Chairman George a
nnbcrt, opposing the acceptance -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11

Emma Goldman put up cash bond
OF $4,000 to appear for trial recently
We have not learned whether any of
this money was available to paw her
$4,000 fine. now that she is put
away" when the Germans need her
services most
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11
Mr. DAVIS, THE FARMERS UNION, MR.. SHEPHERD
AND THE SOUTHERN PLANTER.

lions 10 the Southern Planter for each
member of the union, frankly stated
that he saw I'm this nothing more nor
less than one more lnsidious and
subtle step IN well-defned plan to
divert or pervert the Farmers Union
into semi political organization, in
the interest Of one candidate for gov
ernor, as against the other two"
This letter was made a matter of
record at meeting Of the board Of
directors OF the union held In Lynch
burg, October. 1915. At that meeting
President Thornhh1 advised the board
of the letter he had received from our
friend, Mr.. b. Morgan Shepherd. Of
the Southern Planter. enclosing "a let
ter from Mr. Hathaway. president Of
tho Farmers Institute, asking Mr.
Shepherd (Mr. DAVIS right-hand man)
TO arrange with the union officials FOR
the acceptance Of a complimentary
subscription to the Southern Planter
for tho membership. and saving that
~ there was II reasonable concession
in price. he, Mr.. Hathaway. would
contribute the necessary amount.
Mr.. Hathaway, IN his letter TO Pres
ideut Thornhil1. which we printed on
Monday. extended TO the Farmers
} Union. as he was doing TO the Farm
ers Institute and other farmers or
CARNATIONS, a complimentary sub
scription "to each member Of the VA
rious farmers organizations" The
! Newspaper Annual gave the 'circula.
ton Of the Planter in 1915 as $500
circulation OF 10000 Is this trenen
/ dous increase in circulation IN les.
than a year due TO the superior merits
! journal, to the generosity Of Mr. Hath,
away. an eminent1y worthy represent
n*tra of the farming interests ~ eut
state. or to the CONCESSION in rates
which Mr.. Hathaway made a condi
zion TO his presenting "a complimen
( tary subscription TO this paper (Can
drfate Davis paper) to each memhe
81 the various farmers organiza
tiors"7
Mr.. Shepherd would have our read
ers believe that we charged. at ieas
ny suggestion, betrayal OF trust OF
tho part OF officers Of the Farmers
Union. We made no such charge
Our position was that Mr.. B1anken
ship would not consent 10 such al
arrangement without feeling that 70
him i would be a betrayal Of trust
We think his letter fully tustifies mi
construction.
Mr.. Shepherd denies that Candidat
( Davis has sought TO commander
+ the Farmers Union. Mr. Davis Ma
displayed the most intense interes
/ IN the Farmers Union. and he ant
f, his friends have brought every pos
sihle influence 10 bear 10 bring tina
7 organization and others 70 his suppor
| IN h's candidacy for governor. II,
/ was So solicitouR for this union tina
when IN 1914 he wrote his open let.
/ Ter 70 the Local Self government
7 rNaeNe. opposing statewide prohibit
/ ton, nc fret resigned the presidenc,
Of the union and then addressed tc
the public a communication which the
whiskey people displayed with grea'
prominence IN the papers through.
out the state.
We are ve~v glad 10 print the com.
runtcat!on OF Mr.. Shepherd On Tbs
Interests Of truth and fairness" and
are Willing FOR the public n tudvc
whether IN It's publication On >foadss
Tho VirFinian made any miss state
me1's
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11
REORGANIZATION.

"Why don't bachelors get married 2"
I asked mans sister.
They do" she said.
They tell me they don't" I pro-
tested, land they tell me they aren't
going to-
That's what they all say" she ex-
planned. That's what my brother
says but I know better. Listen. He's
going to be married by next fall He
doesn't know II, but he is. She told
me so last week"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11

At least two enemies Of America
have been definitely retired from, their
reasonable activities FOR two years
Goldman and Berknnan. anarchists.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11

There's always hope. even for the
confirmed bachelor Look how Col.
E. II. r. Green got married when no.
body could accuse him OF trying to
avoid going TO war
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11

should return to the work that is SO
near and dear to his heart. and in
which he was SO happy and success
full. His leaving will not only be a
great loss to his congregation. but
also to the religious forces in Rich
mond, for. during his stay in this city.
he has taken a deep and active In
terest In all civic matters and has also
done most effective work in his mis-.
sionary addresses and shop meetings
from time to time. The life OF such q
man Is benediction TO any com
munity.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-11

as a right that extension OF time on
payments which may now be procured
only by the favor Of creditors.