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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
BLOODHOUNDS
TRACE GANG
OF OBNOXIOUS
FARM THIEVES

Trailed by bloodhounds brought
from Bedford. Ind, at the expense of
J N. Conklin, an irate Jackson town
ship farmer, Elmer Smith, a laborer
residing in Cambridge City, Is under
arrest charged with being a member
Of gang of thieves who have been
making themselves obnoxious to a
number of farmers in the western part
OF Wayne county.
Late Saturday night three men tried
to break into the basement of the
Conklin farm house. two miles north
of Cambridge City. They aroused
Mrs. Conklin and were frightened
away
Conklin Immediately notified Sher-
iff Carr and then telephoned to Robert
Owens, Bedford, Ind, detective, to
bring his two bloodhounds by automo-
bile as soon as possible.
Trace Thieves to Railroad
The sheriff and his deputy, Carl
Wadman, traced the three robbers, by
their footprints, across fields to rail-
road. There they lost the trail When
the dogs arrived, about 10 o'clock Sun
day morning. they followed the same
trail from the farm house to the rail
way. then followed the railway into
Cambridge City.
One dog went to the home of Elmer
Smith. The other dog, following an
other scent, went to the home of an
other man, but this man could not be
located Smith was confined for time
IN the Cambridge City Jail before be-
ing removed to Richmond.
The dog which had gone to the
Smith home was later taken to the
Jail and he Immediately went to Smith
jumping about him and barking furi-
ously.
Farm looting is Nuisance
Mr. Conklin informed Sheriff Carr
that farm looting in the western end
Of the county had become such a nui-
sance that ne was willing TO expend
any reasonable amount to apprehend
the members of the gang which has
been making these raids. The ident-
ity Of the third member of the gang
which attempted to rob the Conklin
nome has not been established.
Saturday evening chicken thieves
raided the farm Of Edgar Herbert,
north Of Cambridge City, and secured
three dozen chickens and two turkeys
while Herbert and his wife were in
Cambridge City. No clues as to the
perpetrators of this crime have been
found
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
JACKS0N'S ESTATE
LEFT TO BROTHER
AND Two SISTERS

Two sisters. Mrs. Alice j. Eliason
and Mrs Sadie Bronnenberg, and a
brother, Flavius Jackson, are named as
beneficiaries in the will of the late
Thomas E. Jackson, one of Wayne
county's wealthiest farmers, who died
a few days ago at his home, near Cen
terville.
The sisters and brothers are to di-
vide the estate share and share alike.
To them are bequeathed their broth
er's interest in the estate of their faith
er, the late Caleb B. Jackson, consist
ing of what is known as the Jackson
Home" farm. the Jackson park tract
and the Greek" farm, in all BAG acres
of some of the choicest farm land in
the county. In addition the benefic-
iaries inherit another Center township
farm of lat acres and all of Mr. Jack
sons personal property.
1t is estimated that the estate of the
late Thomas E. Jackson was in excess
of 100000 valuation.
In final effort to save his life the
radium cure was administered to Mr.
Jackson but his malady had progressed
to far for the treatments to be effect
i've.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
ROBINSON PLEADS
FOR WAR MEASURE
AGAINST LIQUORS

why starve the people to make
them drunk?" said State Senator A. R.
Robinson in his speech before the
Constitutional Forum yesterday. He
predicted nationwide prohibition soon
as war measure, to conserve the
food supply and prevent the use Of
grains in distilleries.
Senator showed how thousands of
bushels of grain now stored in ele-
vators, could be utilized as food in
stead of being turned into liquor. "At
this time when everyone is turning
their attention to raising more grain,
it seems only natural that we should
not waste it by making alcoholic bev-
erages. The nation should protect it's
young men who are to fight, by doing
away with all intoxicants,' said Rob-
inson.
Robinson is in favor Of sending del
egates to the Constitutional conven-
ton who will vote for the best things.
and he urged the people to know the
men, and their views on the most i'm
portant questions, before electing
them. At the next Forum meeting,
two weeks from yesterday, the SUBJ
ject to be discussed will be. "The
Budget System and Social Justice"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
DRAFT BOARD
FOR COUNTY
GETS ORDERS
FROM STATE
Kelly, Carr and Lontz Confer
With Governor Goodrich
on Plan to Be Followed in
Indiana.
WARS PRESENCE FELT

Michael W. Kelly, Wayne county
clerk, Clem Carr. sheriff. and John NJ
Lontz. well known Richmond manu-.
facturer. appointed by Governor Good.
rich a. the army conscription board for
Wayne county. were In Indianapolis
today for the purpose Of attending the
meeting called by the governor.
At this meeting . policy for the
conscription of men Of military age
in the various counties will be formu-
lated.
Congress having passed the selective
cOnscription law for the purpose of
raising Americas war army 1t is the
desire of Governor Goodrich to have
all arrangements made as rapidly as
possible to proceed with the draft in
Indiana as soon as the federal govern
ment gives the word.
Quota Remains Uncertain.
Just what quota of men Wayne
county will be expected to furnish the
army is not known but the Wayne
county conscription board members
will probably secure this information
today. There are probably in excess
Of 1000 Wayne county men who are
between the ages of 21 and 81. There
Is possibility, however. the maximum
service age will be further advanced
by congress.
1t is expected that within ten days
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
ARMENIAN RELIEF
COMMITTEE FORMED
BY MEAD KELSEY

Preparations were made today fol
an organized effort to obtain funds
here for the relief Of Armenians and
Syrians.
Mead A. Kelsey. field secretary OF
the American committee on Armenian
Syrian Relief called meeting at the
Morrisson-R Reeves library this morning
William Dudley Foulke presided
Officers as follows were chosen:
William Dudley Foulke, honorary
chairman; J.. Edgar Williams, secre
tary; The Dickinson Trust company
treasurer.
The executive chairman win be
selected by the executive committee
which Is constituted as follows: E. NJ
Haas, Rev. F. A. Roell, Rev. r. D.
Baldwin, DR.. M. F. Johnston, Wilfred
Jessup
In addition to the above named per.
sons the following are members Of the
local organization: BENJAMIN John.
son, ]. T. Giles, DR.. Charles S. Bond
Rev. w. J. Cronin, Rev. E. E. Davis,
S. w. Hayes and B. B. Myrick.
An office will be opened and active
work begun tomorrow.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
HAIG BEATING
FOE RESERVES
FOOT BY FOOT
ON CORY LAND
Press of Germany Shows
Feverish Apprehension of
Developments Expected on
May Day.
EUROPE IS SETTLING

The battle Of Arras still RACES with
the issues remaining in doubt For
six days torrents Of blood have flowed
and the armies of Britain and Ger
many yet struggle for the mastery in
a conflict which battles superlatives.
Tens of thousands of reserves have
been hurled against the British battle
front by Field Marshal Won Hinden-
burg in supreme effort to check the
British advance but 50 far without
avail.
Almost literally foot by foot General
Haig is forcing his stubborn foe back
Both sides are fighting with a resolu-
tion as grim and savage as the war
has shown and It seems to be a ques-
ton as to which can sustain its CHASTITY
sacrifices the longest.
Press Shows Feversh Fear.
However momentous the issues
which hang on the bloody struggle in
France, they are insufficient to hold
the attention of the German people
who are facing situation at home
fraught with even more tremendous
possibilities.
On the eve of the great strike plans
for May Day the German press and
leaders are displaying a feverish ap-
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
OIL VESSEL
IS WRECKED;
US. CUNNERS
ARE MISSING

LONDON, April 30-The American
Oil tank steamer. Vacuum, has been
sunk.
Captain S. s. Harris and part Of the
crew, a naval lieutenant and nine
American naval gunners are missing
The Vacuum was on her way to the
United States from British port.
The lost vessel sailed from New
York for Birkenhead, England, on
March 30, carrying a crew Of "a men,
including fifteen American citizens.
Details Of the sinking are not avail
able. Officials are still awaiting a
list OF the survivors, few of whom
are known to have landed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
TAKES FAMILY FORD
AND STARTS Travel
WITH DADS CHECKS

The confines of West Milton, O..
are entirely too narrow for boy with
a yearning desire to "see the world,
so Harold Penny, Is, resident of that
town started forth on his travels yes
terday taking with him practically all
the parental possessions he thought
would be useful to a wanderer over
the broad highways, including Ford
touring car, fathers bank checkbook,
mothers gold watch. the family satch.
ell and all the money he could find in
the house, about SO.
To secure gasoline he wrote out a
check for SIS, signing his fathers name
thereto. Young Harold arrived in
Richmond Sunday evening with both
headlights of the family Ford extin-
guished, an oversight which brought
an end to his travels, for he fell into
the clutches of police officer.
Harold's dad was notified that he
was being held here. Dad reached
Richmond about o'clock this morn
ing. What he told sonny has been
deleted by the censor.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
METHODISTS APPEAL
FOR PROHIBITION AS
A MEASURE OF WAR

Members of the First Methodist
Sunday school and the Brotherhood
Bible class went on record Sunday
morning for the prohibition, as a war
measure, OF the manufacture Of intox-
icating liquors in order to conserve
during the period Of the war, the ma
TONS grain supply.
A petition as follows was telegraph
cd to President Wilson and to Rep
D. w. Comstock. member of congress
from the Sixth district:
In view of the shortage Of grains
and the obligation OF the United States
to feed her allies. we. members Of
the First Methodist Sunday school and
Brotherhood Bible class, Richmond.
Indiana. respectfully petition that the
manufacture OF all intoxicating liquors
be prohibited, at least, during the
present war, thereby preventing. as
a war measure, the waste annually Of
millions of bushels OF grain.
RAYMOND L. SEMANS, Pastor.
HASSAL T. SULLIVAN. Supt.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
CITY WILL BEAUT|FY
LIGHT PLANT Lawn

The board Of works entered into q
contract with a plant and tree nursery
company at Cambridge City for the
Identification of the river valley in the
neighborhood of the Municipal Electric
plant.
Young trees will be set out. trees,
shrubs and flowers beds planted. The
board believes that if any plan for the
the Transforming the river valley from
an eyesore into a place of beauty the
Identification project should be in
augurated by the city.
A petition was received for the plac-
ing of drinking fountains for people
in various parts of the city. This was
taken under advisement.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30

1t was learned today that a vandal
entered the home of Fred Bode, South
Fifth and L streets, last Friday during
the absence of Bode, his wife and the
children, and demolished practically
all the household goods.
No arrests have been made nor is
any cause for the outrage assigned.
None of the neighbors saw anyone en-
ter the house nor leave it.
One peculiar feature Of the case is
the fact that no household goods own
ed by Bode before the death Of his
first wife, over two years ago, were
damaged. Only articles purchased by
Bode since his second marriage re-
ceived the attention of the marauder.
Mrs. Bode Left With Letter
When the vandal visited the house
Bode was at work and the children
were at school or playing. Mrs. Bode
left the house to mail letter. When
she returned about a half hour later
she thought the interior Of the build
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
MILLER is WILLING
TO LET GOVERNMENT
OPERATE PLANTS

WASHINGTON, April 30.-Bernard
milling companies having a daily ca
pacity of 5000 barrels told the senate
agricultural committee he was willing
in case of necessity, that the govern
ment confiscate the plants, pay the
taxes, allow the stockholders per
cent. and take everything else
He only asked that his brands be
preserved Mr.. Rothwell said he did
not know whether Millers generally
would take the same action but he had
made the same offer to the council of
national defense.
In answer to question by Senator
Kenyon Mr.. Rothwell said he believed
the Millers had not increased the
price of flour in proportion to the in
crease In the price of wheat to them.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
Germans Run Away
From, Land of Birth,
Won Bernstorff Said

WASHINGTON, April 30.-Count
Won Bernstorff, former German am
bassador to the United States, before
the war spoke disparingly of German
citizens In this country, saying they
had run away from the fatherland to
avoid military service and were "out
laws" according to a statement made
public today by Senator Phelan, OF
California, in connection with com.
ment on the passage of the war army
bill.
The ranks attributed to. Won Bern.
storff, Senator Phelan explained were
made during an interview which he
had with the ambassador in Munich in
1913 in an effort to get Germany to
participate In the Panama-Pacific Ex-
position.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
GHETTO WOMEN STAGE RIOTS
WHEN STRIKING BAKERS CUT
BREAD SUPPLY IN CHICAGO

CHOCAGO, April 80. - Rioting In
the west side ghetto district and
bread famine in many sections OF the
city marked the Bakers strike In Chi
cago today.
In the ghetto hundreds of strike
sympatnizers many of them women
spoiled hundreds of loaves by throw
ing kerosene in shops and bread wag
ons. Riot calls were sent in and spe'
cial details of mounted police scat
tered the rioters.
The tremendous significance OF
the strike which was called Saturday
and has cut off a bread supply esti-
mated at 100000 day, dawned upon
the city today when families depend
ent on the large bakeries found they
must get along on stale crust or no
bread.
Restaurants are Without Rolls
Many restaurants were without rolls
this morning and some were without
bread. The famine In breadstuffs
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
BATTLE AGAINST THE
OLD HIGH COST ON

WASHINGTON, April 3O.-State
aid in the federal trade commission e
investigation of high food prices was
taken up here today at a conference OF
representatives of state food boards
with the commission. Governors OF
states that have no boards also sent
delegates.
The commission Is just starting an
inquiry directed by President Wilson
and is enlisting the assistance of the
states to hasten its completion. 1t
will make a survey of the country's
food resources.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
VANDAL WRECKS BODIES EFFECTS
BOUGHT FOR SECOND MARRIAGE

ing had been gutted by a cyclone, 1t
is said
The furniture which was demolished
was attacked with an axe. Some OF
this furniture was broken into kind
ling. All was wrecked Chinaware
was removed from closets and broken
on the floors. Upholstering of furni-
ture, carpets, clothing, bedclothing
and curtains were ripped with knife.
Even silverware was mutilated with
the axe Every room in the house
was strewn with wreckage. The loss
amounts to several hundred dollars, it
is understood.
It is understood that Bode for some
time prior to the wrecking of his home
had received threatening anonymous
letters.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
CHICAGO MAYOR
CHARGED WITH
DISL0YAL talk

CHICAGO, April 30.-A report Of
alleged "disloyal utterances" by May
Or william Thompson has been pre-
pared and forwarded to Washington,
was admitted today at headquarters Of
the local bureau Of investigation of
the department Of justice of which
Captain Hinton G. Clabaugh is divi-
sional superintendent.
The report was said to include the
newspaper reports Of the mayors
statement relative to inviting the Brit
ism and French commission to Chicago
and also the view of the committee of
three which last Saturday called the
attention Of District Attorney Cline to
the attitude Of the mayor.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
Pennsylvania Pays
Spring Installment

The biggest tax paying corporation
IN Wayne county, the Pennsylvania
railroad company, came through with
it's spring installment tax contribu.
tion today, a check for $32,138.S7
Treasurer Weidner expects that the
receipts for today will be close to
$4,000.
This is the Anal week for tax pay.
ing The treasurer's office will be
open every week this week except Sat.
urday, from to $50 o'clock, also
next Monday evening.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
INDIAN|ANS INVITE
ALLIED COMMISSION

INDIANAPOLIS, April 30.-A invi-
tatiOn to the British and French COM
mission TO visit Indianapolis was eX-
tended today by the Indianapolis
Chamber of Commerce. The invita-
tion was sent by telegraph but will be
followed by personal message to be de-
livered by Representatives Of the or
ganfZation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30

gave concern not merely to house
holders, but the governmental authori-
ties and vcrious bodies set desperate
ly to work early in the day to bring
the bakers back to work
To assure a bread supply for the
recruits at the Great Lakes Naval
training station, the navy department
today authorized the installation of
two bake ovens at the station. The
ovens Will have combined capacity Of
COCO pounds of bread a day.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
Six Accessiions Made
To Central Christian

Six accessions to the Central Chris
tian church were made yesterday, the
last day of the ministry Of the Rev.
Thomas H. Adams.
Large congregations attended both
services, 600 persons being present in
the evening. Mrs. Lawson sang an
original song, Changes Come" COM
posed by the retiring pastor.
The Rev Mr.. Adams and family left
for Milroy this afternoon. Many mem
bers of the congregation were as
sembled at the depot to bid them fare
we'll
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
Indiana Nazarenes
Hold Contention Here

The Indiana District of the Pente-
costal Church of the Nazarene will
meet here May 2-6. Rev. A. F. Balls
meir of this city, has charge of part
of the meeting.
Talks will be given on various sub
jects which are especially interesting
and several street meeting will be
held A question box with discussions
will be a feature Of the program which
will be announced later.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
MOOSE GIVE WORK
OLARGE CLASS

Members of the Loyal Order of
Moose are going to be surprised to.
night. That is all officers would say
today In announcing the reception O!
large class of candidates.
Work will be given by the Cam
bridge City degree team and will be
followed by light lunch.
Delegations are expected from Con-
nersville, Newcastle, Cambridge City,
Muncie. Eaton and Winchester.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
COMMUNITY SING
AT HIGH SCHOOL

A community sing will be held this
evening in the High School auditor
ium. The High school orchestra will
play beginning at o'clock
There will be special numbers by
the First M. E. quartet with vocal
solo by Mrs. F. w. Krueger and violin
number by Miss Ruth Scott. Singing
by the audience will also be feature.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
PRICES FOR ICE
COUP OCENTS

NEW York;, April 30-Household-
ers OF this city were notified today by
the ice companies that the price Of ice
will be increased ten cents a hundred
pounds from May until further
notice.
This amounts to SO ton as against
SO, the prevailing price for several
years.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
KNIGHTS HOLD DINNER
FOR NEW CANDIDATES

Fifty or sixty members of the
Knights of Columbus went to Muncie
yesterday where work was conferred
on a large class of candidates by Q
degree team from Chicago.
Knights we're present from all over
Eastern Indiana.
A banquet will be given for the
local class by the lodge tomorrow
night.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
EARLHAM ABOLISHES
BATTLE OF CLASSES

The annual Sophomcre-F Freshman
scrap at Earlham has been placed un-
der the supervision Of the Student
Council. The scrap is to be football
rush, taking place the second Satur-
day of the first semester, and is to
be under the direction of the athletic
director.
An admission fee of ten cents may
be charged, the proceeds to go to the
Student Council
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
.LABORER IS KILLED
AT BOSTON YARDS
BY SWITCH ENGINE

William o. Moore, of Akron. Ohio
was killed in the C. & o. yards at
Boston, Saturday evening.
Moore was working on the wrecker
when switch engine backed over him
killing him instantly. His body was
brought to this city while police at
Akron are trying to locate HIS rela-
tives.
Moore has only been in the employ
of the railroad for about two months
so very little is known about his home
or relatives
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
WORKERS DEMAND
SALARY INCREASE

NEW YORK, April 3O.-May Day de-
mands for increases in wages will be
submitted tomorrow by thousands OF
workers in this city, and labor lead
ers declared today that unless they
are granted strikes will follow The
most serious controversy is expected
with the International Association of
Machinists which wants 81 minimum
wage for inside work and a $6 mini
mum for outside workers
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
REPORTS HEAVY
FIRING IN EAST

LONDON, April 30-Severe fighting
continues on the Macedonian front.
where the British took the offensive
last week The war office today an
nounced that an effort to expel the
British from positions captured had
oeen defeated.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
PHYSICIANS TO MEET
WITH ASYLUM STAFF

The May meeting of the Wayne
County Medical Society will be held at
the Eastern Indiana Hospital for the
Insane. DIR. s. e. Smith and his staff
will give Clinical and Didactic lec-
lures. The exact date of the meeting
has not been determined.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
Iemperature Today.
For Wayne County by w. z. N

For Wayne County by w. z. Moore
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday
preceded by rain this afternoon or to-
night. Continued cool tonight
General Conditions-The Canadian
cold wave continues partly stationary
in that part Of the United States east
OF the Rocky Mountains. Tempera-
tires near freezing in Northern Texas.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-30
Frank Wissler Gets
in Officers Camp

Frank Wissler, city, has been ap-
pointed to the reserve officers corps
training camp at Indianapolis. The
camp opens on May IA.
A number of other young men are
applicants for the training. Wissler
was the first to be admitted.