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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-08

With the announcement this morn
ing that the special train bearing Field
Marshal Joffre, M. Viviani and other
members of the French commission to
the United States would arrive here at
8 o'clock, the startling discovery was
made that Richmond had no French
flags to display in honor of the nations
distinguished guests.
The first person to report the city's
shortage Of French flags was woman,
who 'phoned to The Palladium that
she had not been able to purchase an
emblem of the French Republic.
"But intend to make French flag"
she added, 80 kindly inform me what
French flag looks like"
She was greatly pleased when in
formed that the French colors we're
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-08
JoFFRE SMILES AT WARMTH
OF HUNDREDS WHO CHEERED
FRENCH MISSION AT DEPOT

Richmond paid her tribute to the
heroes Of France today.
The train bearing the French COM
missioners passed through on the
Pennsylvania lines shortly before
O'Clock this afternoon and crowd
numbering several thousands was
present.
Marshal Joffre, the hero of the
Marne. Vice Premier Viviani, Marquis
de Chambrun. grandson Of Lafayette.
Col. Jean Chabry. the BLUE Devil" +"
and others Of the distinguished party
appeared on the platform and smiled
their appreciation Of the enthusiasm Of
the crowd.
A reception committee, composed
Of William Dudley Foulke. r. G. Leeds.
John M. Lontz. e. G. Hill and Xavier
de Nice, bore the greetings Of the city
Foulke was admitted to the car plat
form and was introduced to the French
notables by Third Assistant Secretary
Of State Breckenridge Long.
Miss Helen johnson presented
huge bouquet of roses to Marshal Jof-
fre and was rewarded with a hand
clasp and few, words Of thanks from
the great soldier.
Foulke introduced Premier viviani
who spoke feelingly of the reception
rendered the party by Richmond He
spoke In French and his words were
translated by de Nice. a Frenchman
who once served in one Of Joffre's
commands. Viviani said in part:
I'VE regret that we cannot stay
longer with you as we would then be
able to enjoy your enthusiastic recep-
tion more.
I'VE came to America to greet the
American people, who are our broth.
ers. We are united in our ideals, our
purposes and our aims.
Lafayette came to you to fight for
the common principles of democracy
and we are coming to unite with you
in q fight for the same aims. the aims
of liberty
1T ia as good for you as it is for
us to defend the principles of democ-
racy and liberty"
Chief interest centered In the pic.
turesque figure of Marshal Joffre, the
Idol OF the French people. In his red
and blue uniform Of the Marshal Of
France he bulked large among the
notables on the platform.
Colonel Chabry. "the Blue Devil"
also came in for his share Of attention
Extra precautions we're taken to
exclude the crowd from close contact
with the party. Police guards were
detailed and with the soldiers and Boy
Scouts had little difficulty restraining
the crowd.
The crowd was enthusiastic. When
Viviani finished his address there
were loud cries Of "Vive la France"
and "Vive la Viviani"
Three French people were given an
opportunity to shake hands with
Joffre and Viviani.
When the City band played "The
Star Spangled Banner" and "The Mar
seillaise." all Of the military and naval
officers in the French party stood at
salute
Word Of the coming Of the French
commission through Richmond was re-
ceived at $3.50 this morning by Mayor
Robbins from Secretary Long. A re-
ception committee hurriedly was FORM |
ed, band was engaged and bulletins
sent out to inform the people Of the
affair
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-08
HOOVER URGES
CENTRAL POWER
over SUPPLIES

WASHINGTON May 8.-Herbert C..
Hoover urged the senate agriculture
committee today to hasten some cen
trail power for the contral of the more
necessary foods.
The experiences OF Europe, he said,
shows there must be some centraliza-
tion of control over food, munitions
and other things essential to the sue
cessful prosecution of the war. He
did not say he believed food dictator
should be created.
Food, ne said, is one of the great
est problems faced by the nations war
ring against Germany. Europe has
found maximum price fixing failure
but minimum price fixing has had bet
ter success.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-08
RECRUIT ENGINEERS
OF RAILROAD LINES
FOR FRENCH SERVICE

WASHINGTON, May S.-Arrange-
ments were made today to reserve be-
tween II 900 and $4,000 expert railway
men for nine new volunteer regiments
of army engineers to be sent to France
"at the earliest possible moment" to
repair and build railroad lines needed
urgently in the big push against the
Germans.
They will be the first American
troop units to serve on French soil.
and though their work will be behind
the trenches and they will be given
only slight military drill. American Of
ficials are counting on their impress
ing the French and British, and even
German soldiers, with the fact that the
United States truly is in the war.
Volunteers will be received by the
regular army and national guard re-
cruiting agencies in New York. Chi
cago, st. Louis, Boston, Pittsburgh.
Detroit, Atlanta, San Francisco and
Philadelphia.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-08
WRECK DELAYS
FRENCH GROUP
NEAR ARCOLA

EFTINGHAM, Ills, May s.-A spe'
cial train carrying the members Of the
French war mission to the United
States arriv ed here early today and re-
maineu for several hours before resum.
ing the eastward journey after the
tour OF the middle west.
The train was tied up here for most
OF the night, upon the advice OF offic-
ials of the department OF state In
Washington, that citizens OF all COM
munities where stops were originally
subjected scheduled might have an op-
portunity to see the distinguished VS.
itors.
Members of the commission said
they felt no i'll effects from the deraii.
ment of the party's special near Ar
cola, Ills. last night
Most Of the commissioners were
asleep before leaving Arcola, where
the wreckage held the train about four
hours last night and slept until late In
the morning.
Little Knots Of People Collect.
Long before daylight little knots OF
people began to gather about the sta
ton in the hope of obtaining q glim'
pse Of the guests.
An investigation Of tho track at the
Arcola wreck by railway officials to-
day disclosed broken rail near the
point where appear the first marks
on the ties of the wheel flange of the
tender of the engine derailed, the Sec
cnd of two locomotives. delaying the
train.
Tho acccrted theory Is that the
flange cut off the nuts of the fish plate
which bound the ends of the rails and
thereby permitted the rails to spread.
letting the day coach. one sleeper and
The front truck Of the dining car down
on the ties.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-08
FOOD HIDDEN
UNDER COAL
SAYS CREW

SAN JUAN. Porto Rico, May s.
There are German submarines in the
Atlantic and until recently they have
been supplied from the United States
by ships flying the American flag, ac-
cording to statements by members Of
the crew of the steamer Manitowoc
which for several weeks was detained
In the harbor at St Thomas.
Twenty-one of the crew are return
ing to the United States after difficult
ties with Captain F. Hogstead master
of the ship.
The Manitowoc. Muskegon and Ola
guash all belonging to the same line.
shortly before the Danish Islands be-
came the Virgin Islands, U. 8. A. put
into the harbor at st. Thomas bound
from Buenos Aires to New York sup
posedly to await orders"
Carried Coal and Supplies.
They are still waiting for orders
when the islands were transferred to
the United States. According to these
manifests all three ships carried coal
and other fuel supplies. Members OF
the crew Of the Manitowoc nay all the
vessels were loaded with contfabaud
for German submarines.
when We left New York last We
were supposed to havs a cargo Of coal
exclusively" said one Of the crew "Un-
derneath the coal were all sorts of coal
and food supplies. Supposedly the car
go was destined for Buenos Aires.
Between st. Thomas and Buenos Aires
We got rid Of our cargo on the high
seas to German submarines. We had
no cargo when We reached Buenos
Aires"
At Buenos Aires that ship, the Mus
kegon, and the Allaguash all took on
general food cargoes, oil and other
fuel supplies which were covered over
with several hundreds OF tons OF coal,
they said. On the Manitowoc there
were also placed two iron chests filled
with gold. each supposed to contain
$250.000. These. according to the men
also were hidden under the coal.
Ships Refused Clearance
While waiting at St Thomas for or
ders the Danish Islands were trans
ferred to the United States and the
chips were not permitted to sail. The
crew Of the Manitowoc tried to get
some Of their pay while idle In the
harhor but Captain Hogstead refused
to make payment.
The men then made complaint to
Rear Admiral Oliver, governor of the
islands. who required Captain Hog
stead to guarantee that he would not
supply any more enemy ships before
being permitted to leave tho harbor.
for Buenos Aires Cap
tain Hogstead said he was unable to
get any instructions from the owners
in New York.
One morning, according to the crew.
the captain ordered the ships nag
hoisted upside down, indicating there
was mutiny on board. When officials
from shore came on board to And out
what the trouble was and the men
insisted there was nothing wrong ex-.
cept for the fact they had refused to,
work unless their pay was guar1n.
teed.
Finally they said, here Captain Hog
stead signed such a guarantee. Short
ly afterward 1t was learned the Mani
towoc had been ordered to return to
Buenos Aires and they were preparing
to sail with her when they assert.
Captain Hogstead repudiated his guar
antee.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-08
Forecast for Wayne County by W..

Forecast for Wayne County by W..
z. Moore-Partly cloudy but mostly
fair tonight and Wednesday. Probably
frost In the lowlands tonight. Warm
er Wednesday,
General Conditions-The reaction to
warmer weather, promised for the
middle of the week. is due to arrive
tomorrow. 1t is due to an area of low
barOmetric pressure in the Western
Rockies. 1t is warmer in the far north
with a temperature of "a degrees at
Medicine Hat. The mild spell will be
of short duration. Frost was general
over the country last night, especially
In the lowlonds.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-08
Philadelphia Calls
Off Great Reception

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May s-Plans
for the reception in this city today to
the French mission, headed by Rene
Viviani and Marshal Joffre were can
celled upon receipts Of the news OF
the accident to the special train bring
ing the distinguished visitors from the
west.
An elaborate program amid scenes
resplendent in historical traditions
had been arranged In honor Of the
distinguished Frenchmen, but Mayor
Smith announced early today that the
party would arrive too late to carry
it out.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-08
SENATE REvERSES
EMBARGO POSITION

WASHINGTON, May s.-The senate
resumed today consideration of the
espionage bill, after having adopted,
without dissenting vote. . new en-
barge section which would empower
the president during tho war when
"the public safety shall 50 require" to
proclaim it unlawful to export articles
to amy country named"
In adopting the provision the senate
reversed Its previous action. 1t voted
last week to authorize embargoes only
against countries through which foods
were found to be reaching the enemy.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-08
French Flag Floats
Over All New York

NEW YORK, May 8.-New York ap-
peared today In a blaze of color in an
ticipation Of the visit tomorrow Of the
French war commission and of the
British commission which will arrive
in the city early Friday.
Workmen were busy completing the
elaborate municipal floral and flag
decorations at various points where
the visiting ENJOYS will be received
and from private buildings the tri-color
of France, the union jack and the
American flag hung side by side.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-08
NEW YORKLISTS
ROAD ENGINEERS

NEW YORK, May S.-Recruiting
for a volunteer regiment of engineer
troops to be known as the First Re
serve Engineer regiment. began here
today under the direction of the Mill
tary Engineering Committee Of New
York
The call for volunteers for the regi-
ment was issued last night immediate
" following receipt of the order from
the war department authorizing the
committee to proceed With its organi-
Satjnn.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-08
$4,000 Will Surrey
Nelp York For Draft

NEW YORK, May S.-An army Of
$4,000 men and women will be requir-
ed to take the state military census in
New York city according to call is-
sued today by the mayors committee
on national defense for volunteers to
act as registrars. interpreters and
clerks. The state registration will not
be taken until after the federal census
and the committee hopes that many of
the volunteer workers will cooperate
with the authorities in charge of the
federal work.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-08
Local Man Serued
/ Under Noted Joffre

Xavier De Nice. Frenchman. sales
manager of the foreign department OF
the Davis Motor Car company, this
city, was one of the members of the re-
ception committee which extended the
welcome of the city to the members OF
the French Commission this afternoon.
M. De Nice was soldier in the
French army and at one time served
under the famous Marshal Joffre.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-08
HEAR RAILROADS
NEW PROPOSALS

CHICAGO, May 8.-Hesr1ngs On pro-,
posals of numerous railroads through
out the country to establish new diver
sion and reconsignment tariffs were
under way here today before c. ".
Burnside. examiner for the interstate
commission. The general
purpose of the inquiry. It was asserted.
Is to minimize as greatly as possible
congestion Of freight traffic.
Tho railroads propose fixing the a.
version rates at e and reconsSHnmont
st 4E. These tariffs are propoopdI
chiefly 10 cover lumber. uaiu ana cal
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-08
Mobilize Railroads
To Handle Supplies

CHICAGO, May s.-General plans
for the mobilization of rolling stock Of
the various western roads for war pur-
poses, with particular reference to
Transporting foodstuffs and munitions
to eastern bases, were laid before rail-
way heads here today by Daniel Will
lard, president of the BALTIC & Ohio
railroad and head of the railroad COM
mission of the national council for de-
fense.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-08
NATIONALISTS HOLD
LEAD IN ELECTION

MELBOURNE, Australia, (via Lon
dom, May 8-The nationalists are now
leading in the senate election in
Queensland but the result there is
still In doubt. Some returns, princi-
pally from absent soldiers, are still to
come, but it Is clear that the rout Of
the Labor party is complete. Major
tiles for the Nationalist candidates for
the senate are increasing steadily.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-08
Terre Haute Smiles
Back on Gen. Joffre

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. May 8.-The
French war mission headed by Cen
eral Joffre and Rene Viviani made a
brief stop here this morning at 10: 80
o'clock Restrictions put about the
train by secret service men prevented
any formal reception or speeches of
any kind and the distinguished guests
contented themselves with shaking the
hands of a few French speaking cit
izens and smiling to the big crowd
assembled to greet them.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-08
FRENCH MISSION STOPS I'M RICHMOND
IS Cent Loaf Appears

CHICAGO, May 8.-Bread at fifteen
cents a loaf made its appearance on
the Chicago market today. The loaf
was larger than that formerly sold for
ten cents and the concern manufacture
ing it, one OF the largest in the city.
explained that its advent meant q big
saving of labor and wrapping expense.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-08
ARTILLERY
ACTIVE AT NIGHT

LONDON, May S.-'"The enemy's ar
tfllery was active at intervals through
out the night at a number of places
along our front, particularly in the
sector between Fresnoy and Loos,"
says today's official statement.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-08
ASK VACATION OF ROAD

A petition for vacation Of one road
in Center township and opening OF an
other one to parallel it was presented
to County Auditor Bowman Monday by
Joseph J. Helms and others.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-08
200 Chicago Saloons
To Quit Voluntarily

CHICAGO, May 'S.-Two hundred
Chicago saloon keepers voluntarily
are preparing to allow their licenses
to lapse and withdraw from the busi-
ness because of the prospects of dry
America during the war, according to
a report today to the city council H.
nance committee from the comptrol-
lers office.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-08
SUSPECT AMERICAN SHIPS
OF SUPPLYING SUBMARINES
OF GERMANY IN ATLANTIC

WASHINGTON, 8The investigating acdvf
Atlantic
In Yokand
American
n
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-08
CAN'T FIND FLAG OF FRENCH NATION;
WOMEN MEET EMERGENCY WITH EASE
@ArrANe1ne~ssG

the same as the American colors, red,
white and blue. arranged in three
vertical bars with the blue field to the
left, then the white field and then
the red field.
Before noon several other women
had 'phoned to The Palladium an
nouncing their intention of making
French flags and requesting informa-
tion as to how to make them
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-08
France Gets Millions
in Loan from u. S.

WASHINGTON, May S-France to-
day received the $100.000,00 the
United States has decided to lend her
to meet her expenses in this country
during May. The amount was trans
ferred by Secretary McAdoo to Am
bassador Jessarand today by treasury
warrant.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-08
Weather Forecast

For Indiana by United States Wealth.
er 6ureau-Fair tonight. Probably
light frost. Wednesday fair. Warmer.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-08

Temperature Today.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-30

ate to make it such a celebration as will carry to every home and every element among our people the gravity of issues that strike to the very root of the Nation born Al years ago and dedicated to freedom. We are en- gagged today in a struggle which will determine whether the ideas on which our republic was founded shall sur vive. No better service can be rem dered than by thoughtful exposition of our direct and vital interest in the successful issue of the war that in- wolves the perpetuity of free govern ments and national independence.
 "Let every citizen and every com munity set aside this birthday of the
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-30
PEOPLE URGED TO CELE- BRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY
 ON HIGH PATRIOTIC PLANE

The committee on Public Informa- ton issues the following statement calling attention to the importance of every community uniting this year all civic forces in the observance of Inde- pendence Day on the high plane of national patriotism:
 This coming Fourth of July should heobserved throughout the land in a spirit which recalls all the significance of the day to democracy at war for It's Ideals and its threatened existence. Noise and useless illumination and minimizing celebration have no proper piace Tn times such as these. Let there De return to those ceremonies and addresses which prevailed in other oays' Citizenship has taken on to- oay new significance as service, not TOT those in the ranks alone, but for every civilian. Sacrifices will be asked on the battle line and behind it. II would be utter futility to prepare our Nation for the tasks that confront IL by tirecrackers and skyrockets and rhetorical boasting.
 Let the ceremonies this year con .ain message to the better spirit of america. Give our people the solid .acts that bring home to them the issues of this war as Americas war, Hoe oy its own seeking, but because it was thrust upon us by an insolence 'aat has Haunted every standard of aalional and international morality ana violated in succession every pledge it made us.
 This is the Nations day, but the springs of national life are in the community where neighbor meets "eighoor and each helps the other in .onference !. on their common interests. ms Independence Day should see each community gathered for sober qua heartening discussion of the prob 'e'ns and responsibilities of our great aemocracy at war.
 avery organization should cooper
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-30

Nation to the solemn duty of conse- crating themselves and all they have and are to the great task of making a world in which they and their chil- dren's children may dwell under the flag of their fathers free from the menace of militarism and happy in the possession of a land dedicated anew on the worlds battle line of de- mocracy to self-government and hu- man rights"
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-30
THE LATE VEGETABLE GARDEN

A small area of rich land could be used no better this year than for planting fall garden. It is quite true that late drouth and early frost are dangers to be dreaded, yet ex- perience teaches that perseverance often succeeds even in seasons when both drouth and early frost are to be contended with. Usually those who begin in time, make their preliminary arrangements and plant and cultivate regardless of unfavorable conditions are the growers who have fall gar dens.
 It is a great treat in late summer and early fall when the housekeeper has difficulties in providing a variety of wholesome and nutritious foods if she has fresh tender vegetables. Such vegetables as beans, peas, tomatoes, fall Irish potatoes and sweet potatoes save expensive foods bought at stores and aid in health and efficiency. Those who provide vegetables for their homes at such seasons generally find the work profitable and highly de- sirable.-Farm and Ranch.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-30
AUTOGRAPHS IN THE FIELDS.

Those who have weed pests will be reminded of the advantages of de- stroying them during warm, dry wea- ther. Work in weed destruction at such times will be worth much where farms are infested with enemies of good farming. Timely cultivation of crops where the fields are infested with weeds may save much trouble and expense later.
 On many farms there are small areas in fields badly infested with some common weed pest, such for in- stance as tie vines, thistles, bitter coco grass and other dreaded pest that may require careful attention. By taking advantage of very hot dry weather in the proper stage of growth of the weed the manager cas- fly may get rid of such weeds. Diff ferent weeds will require different treatment for their eradication.
 Is is not best for weeds to dictate the time and manner of cultivation. If they get a start on the farm and assume the autocrat in dictating how crops shall be cultivated it is time for the manager to destroy them.-Farm and Ranch.