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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
Intelligence Board
to Assist Registrars
Named For Count,

An intelligence bureau has been
created by the Wayne County Con
scription Board.
1t is composed Of Mayor Robbins
Paul Beckett and Walter O. Lewis.
These men were appointed today
and are known officially as instruct
ors. Their duties are to inform regis.
trars throughout the county concern.
ing their work. They will be at the
meeting of registrars in the sheriff S
office next Thursday to help explain
the method of registering men for the
draft. At any other time, they will
be at the service of registrars.
The Conscription Board is anxious
that all registrars shall attend the
instruction meeting next Thursday in
order that they may get their printed
matter and full knowledge Of their
duties.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
Asks IS, 900 Alimony
in. Petition Venued
From, Henry County

Alimony of $4,000 !s demanded by
Mrs. Della Harvey, Of Newcastle, in a
divorce petition filed in circuit court
here today against George W. Harvey
The case is brought to Wayne coun
ty on a change of venue from the Hen
ry circuit court.
In her petition Mrs. Harvey recites
that her husband attacked her brutally
soon after their marriage and for this
offense he was sentenced to the In
diana penal farm. They were married
March rs, 1916. and the suit originally
was filed March 9, 1917.
Harvey owns q third interest In a
valuable farm of 200 acres near New
castle. the petition AYERS.
Opal l.. Townsend grew to dislike
married life within three months after
fer heart was united to that Of Frank
II. Townsend. They were married
February % this year and she sued for
divorce today She wishes her maid.
en- name. Opal L. Nicholson. restored
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
u. S. Awaits Word.
Says Vice-President

CLEVELAND, O.. May 24-y1ce-
president Thomas R. Marshall here tn.
day to attend the Gftieth anniversary
celebration Of the Scottish Masons of
tne Northern Jurisdiction Valley Of
Cleveland, declared America is we'll
prepared now to get into the war.
All we are waiting for is the Anal
word to go. Then watch u.s." the vice.
president said.
When we get forcibly into the
fight he continued. I'VE shall stay in
1t until at the conference OF nations.
there shall be written a guarantee
that the right of every people on earth
to manage and control others shall
be gone forever and we are assured
Iosterity shall not have to suffer from
German power as We have suffered"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
MAYOR HOPES
TO CUT DOWN
LIVING COST
BY new PLAN
Municipal Produce Sales May
Lead to Agreement of Re-
tailers to Effect Saving in
Buying.
CROCERS STATE CASE

Is the city in conducting municipal
produce markets guilty of unfair treat
ment toward the retail grocerymen of
the city?
No" says Mayor Robbins.
Yes" the grocerymen respond.
Discussing this question today, fol-
lowing the second municipal produce
sale, which was as successful as the
first one. Mayor Robbins stated that
the city had no intention Of establish
ing produce markets as a permanent
institution. He insisted that any time
all the city's retailers, or any group OF
them, agreed to reduce prices by pur-
chasing direct from the producer, in
stead of from the middle men, the
city would promptly suspend its mar
kets.
Figures Are Submitted
Retailers retort that their prices
are not much greater than the city's,
ind assert the city's competition could
De met II they sold at cost, had no
-ent to pay, or clerks to hire and were
not required to sell on credit and
maintain expensive delivery systems.
One Main street groceryman sub
mitted figures today, showing that an
appreciable reduction could be made
in the cost of foodstuffs il grocerymen
could suspend delivery service and
operate on a strictly cash basis.
I'VE we're selling new potatoes yes
terday at cents per pound at the
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
u. S. Steel Common
Reaches High Price

NEW YORK. May "a. - United
States Steel common sold at the high.
est price in its history on the stock
exchange shortly after noon today.
touching 130. The previous maximum
was 129A, made yesterday and in the
great boom OF last November The
new price was effected largely at the
expense OF the short interests.
Steel's rise was marked by the Gus
tomary large overturns In that stock.
many individual lots of 1000 to almost
6.0oo shares changing hands.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
PERRY FREEMAN
ANSWERS SUDDEN
CALL OF DEATH

Perry J. Freeman, SO years old, wide
ly known political leader and attor
ney, was stricken with heart disease
last night and died at his home, lie
South Twenty-second street.
He was returning from brief bust
ness trip to Indianapolis and he was
stricken as he reached the veranda ot
his residence. A neighbor, John Moss
saw him stagger on the steps and he
went to his assistance. carried him
into the house and aroused the family
of his son, Gath Freeman, with whom
the elder Freeman had been making
his home.
He had been i'll for three years and
the last few days he had been failing
rapidly.
Was Comstock's Friend.
He was affected py the death of
Congressman Comstock and was one
of the honorary pallbearers at the f,l-
neral last Monday. He managed the
Congressman's campaign and they
were staunch political friends. The
proximity of their deaths was remark
ed upon today.
Freeman's death is the third among
veterans of the Wayne county bar
within the last few weeks. The first
was that of Charles e. Shiveley, the
second that OF Congressman Comstock.
As in the case of the other two,
Freeman had for a long time been a
leader in Republican politics of the
county and district.
He had occupied several positions
of public trust. chief Of which were as
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
Canuassers Report
Splendid Donations

Canvassers reported $607.75 in sub
scriptions at the Y. NJ. c. A. luncheon
this noon. Reports were encouragins.
The total is $1,903
A special committee composed OF
Fred Bates, L. S. Bowman and How
ard Dill reported some large contfibu-
tions. They are making a special can
vass.
Reports from the counties in this
district are splendid Madison county
has already raised its share. and Tip
ton county has gone past its goal.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
c. 0. P. Will
make EFFORT
TO DECIDE ON
A CANDIDATE
Jordan Denies Withdrawal
as He is Not Active in
Race, But Would Accept
the Honor.
AGREEMENT QUESTION

From a somewhat extensive list o,
suggested candidates for the Repub
lican congressional nomination mem
bers Of the Wayne county Republican
committee and other party leaders viii
attempt, within few days to decide
upon one man who will be put forward
at the district convention at Wayne
countys choice for the nomination.
So far the only announced Wayne
county candidate is Robert l.. K4e.
president of Earlham college.
Jordan States Position.
Charles w. Jordan, a well known
Richmond banker who has been prom
inently mentioned as Republican
candidate, today denied the report pub
lished In a morning newspaper that
he had withdrawn his candidacy"
''Inasmuch as I have never been a
candidate I would not be in position
to withdraw my candidacy" said Mr.
Jordan
He states that he does not intend to
be a candidate but admitted that if the
Wayne county delegation to the Re-
publican convention presented his
name and he received the nomination
he would accept the honor.
While number Of Republicans have
expressed their approval of the can
didacy Of DR.. Kelly there are others
who are opposed to him.
Agreement is Questioned.
Whether the party leaders will be
able to agree upon one man, whose
name shall be presented as a candidate
by the Wayne county delegation at the
district convention, is being question
ed today 1t is generally agreed that if
such an agreement cannot be reached
that the Republican congressional
nomination will go to some man resid-
ing outside of Wayne county
4 THE Wayne county delegation must
put up a solid front behind one high
class Wayne county candidate if the
comes to this county," was
the way one prominent Richmond Re-
publican put it today.
George Barnard, former mayor of
Newcastle and receptive candidate
for the G. o. P. congressional nomina-
ton, was in Richmond again today
Barnard will undoubtedly enter the
contest in the event Wayne county has
no acceptable candidate to offer.
Bassett Hot on Trail.
Elmer Bassett of Shelbyville. is still
hot on the trail of the G. 0. P. nomi-
nation, caring not a whit whether
Wayne has or does not have a candi
date.
The predominating figure in the con-
test for the Democratic congressional
is former congressman,
Finly Fl. Gray. Although Walter S.
Democratic district chair
man, has again announced that he is
not candidate for the congressional
nomination. the fact remains that he
would accept the nomination if it came
his way. and his friends throughout
the district are active in his interests.
Gray, however. has developed consider
able strength and his nomination
would cause no surprise.
Louis Federman of Brookville. has
his candidacy for the Demo
cratic nomination. Several of his
friends were in Richmond yesterday
trying to rally local Democrats to his
cause. pleading that Franklin county is
the Gibralter of Democracy in the dis
trict and entitled to recognition.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
ENTERTAIN OHIO UNIT

NEW YORK. May A.-Numberins
among its members, B. H. Putnam
sixth lineal descendant of General
Israel Putnam of Revolutionary fame
An Ohio ambulance unit enroute to
France is being entertained today by
the Ohio Society of New York
Twenty-three students of Marietta Col
lege and Miami University compose
the unit.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
KEEP AMERICANS
FROM CONFERENCE

WASHINGTON, May "a. Ameri-
cans may not participate in the inter-
national socialist peace conference at
Stockholm without the consent of the
United States government. This was
made public today by the state depart
ment's announcement that it would
not issue passports to persons expect
ing to be delegates, and warning
Americans against being parties to
the discussions under penalty OF three
years imprisonment and $1,000 fne.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
PARIS CHEERS
NOTED JOFFRE

PARIS, May 24.-Enormous crowds.
cheering tumultuously. welcomed the
French mission to the United States
on its arrival here from America
Premier Ribot, Minister of the Inter.
ior Malvy and other members of the
cabinet were at the station to vel
come the enyoys.
Why, this is like New York" said
Marshal Joffre as the automob;Ier
which conveyed the members of the
mission from the station were halted
on account Of the density Of the cheer.
ing crowds.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
QUOTA OF RECRUITS
FILLED BY INDIANA

WASHINGTON, May 24.-lndiana
today Joined the states which have
filed their quotas in recruiting for
the regular army. With quota Of
5,40O, Indiana yesterday had supplied
5,459 men. making the state the fourth
to complete her part OF the work, and
the first large quota to be filed. The
other three are Nevada, Oregon and
Utah.
Total recruiting for yesterday show
cd .517 men obtained. New York led
for the day with 169 men. The total
enlistments since April was S1,437.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
As LIVES LOST
ON FRENCH Line
VESSEL SONTAY

PARIS, May AT is officially an
nounced that the French liner Sontay,
bound for Marseilles from Saloniki
with 344 passengers, was torpedoed on
April 16 with loss of IS lives. The
steamer sank rapidly in a heavy sea
but the prompt and methodical man.
ner in which the small boats were
launched saved the majority Of those
on board. Captain Mages went down
with the ship.
The Sontay was a vessel of 7,247
tons and was built in 1908.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
MONETARY SYSTEMS
TO UNDERGO CHANGE?

CHRISTINA, May 24.-Some rad
ical changes in the monetary systems
OF the Scandinavian countries are ex-
pected to develop shortly. Experts
believe the dollar or the franc may be
adopted as the unit Of money for all
three countries. They contemplate
the probability of an eventul change
in the British monetary system and by
the adoption of the metric system on
the basis of the dollar, the franc, or a
new unit, somewhere between these.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
RED CROSS COUNCIL
BEGINS CAMPAIGN

WASHINGTON, May 24.-The new
Red Cross war council, headed by Hen.
~ P. Dawson, began its first confer.
ence here today making plans for the
$1OO, 100000 war relief fund. Repre-.
sentatives OF more than forty cities
were present.
The hundred-million-do fund, IN.
der Chairman Davison's plan, Is to be
used not only for Red Cross relief for
Americans, but also for the destitute
in the foreign war zones, whatever
their nationality.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
Italy's Commission
Calls on President

WASHINGTON. May 24.-The Ital.
Ian war commissioners headed by the
Prince Of Udine entered today on the
second day of their stay here with a
busy program, the most important
feature of which was. a call Of courtesy
on President Wilson. Formal calls
on other high government officials
we're to be paid preliminary to the
more serious work of comforting with
American officials over war problems.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
sBEAN BALL. DOOMED

CHICAGO. May 24.-The dangerous
and highly unsportsmanlike bean
ball. was legislated out of existence
today by the national commission. 1t
is a ball thrown directly at the bats
mans head to shake his nerves. Pitch
ers proven guilty will be expelled from
the organized game.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
413 BRITISH lives LOST
WHEN TRANSPORT IS SUNK:
zEPPEL|NS RAID ENGLAND
Submarine Torpedoed the Pennsylvania Former Anchor
Line VESSEL in Mediterranean on May Little Dam
age Results From Zeppins Which Dropped Bombs
From Behind Clouds in Rural Districts

dropped In rural districts. The Yep
plin Lr22 was apparently approaching
the English coast May II when it was
attacked by British forces and destroy
ed
Military operations In France are in
one of their periodic stages OF COM
parative quietude. The French front
is the liveliest, the Germans re-acting
there after the recent French sue
cess. counter-attack on the Vau.
clerc plateau last night was repulsed
Immediately with heavy losses to the
Germans
The Paris war office announces that
so far In May, $500 unwounded Ger
mans have been captured in the field
OF the French offensive between Sois-
sons and Auberine.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
WOULD RELEASE SURPLUS
FOR BUYING LOANS

HARRISBURG, Pa, May 24-Action
to release millions of dollars for in
vestment in liberty loan bonds was
taken last night by the lower house Of
the Pennsylvania legislature. when II
passed bill designed to permit cor
porations to invest surplus funds in
the war bonds. The senate is expect
ed to pass the measure without oppo-
sition.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
People of Austria
Believe in Victory,
Penfield Declares

WASHINGTON. May "a - Former
Ambassador Penfleld. who has just re-
turned from Austria-Hungaria, said to-
day at the White House that condi-
tions in that country are not so bad
as might be expected. There is no
starvation, he said, but great deal
Of deprivation. The morale of the
people in Austria-H Hungary is good, be-
cause the only information they get
is given in the newspapers censored
by the government. The people there
Mr. Penfield said, still believe that
Germany and Austria are winning the
war.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
WORST FROST DUE
TO ARRIVE TONIGHT

Weatherman Moore says ''the worst
is yet to come
Another and heavier frost probably
will visit this section tonight It will
do more damage than the one last
night.
Little damage was done last night,
and the fruit is not hurt yet. Young
vegetables were not injured. excepting
in the lowlands. The frost did not ap-
pear all over Wayne county There
was little near Richmond.
Moore suggests that precautions
against injury to gardens be taken to-
night.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
SOUTHERN CHURCH
VOTES TO CONFER

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, May 24-The
general assembly Of the Presbyterian
Church in the United States (South-
ern Presbyterian) decided today by a
vote of 142 to 40 in favor of appoint
ing committee to confer with like
committee from the northern branch
of the church on the question Of
union.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
Million of Women
Take Mems Places

LONDON, May 24.-The number OF
women who are acting directly as sub
stitutes for men In field, office and
workshop has now passed the million
mark, according to figures printed by
the board Of trade labor gazette. AL
lowing for dfsplacements from other
industries, and domestic services, 1t is
estimated that 100000 women have
gone out to work who would not do so
before the war.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
Gives Fiue Children
4O-Acre Farm, Each

ECONOMY, Ind, May 24.-Free-
mont Bennett, a wealthy farmer
who lives north Of Economy, made
each Of his five children little
present recently.
After family dinner, Mr.. Ben.
nett presented each Of the chill
dren with deeds to 4O-acre tracts
Of land. He divided 4 400-acre
farm, valued at $4,000.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
Americans in Italy
Volunteer Services

ROME, May 24-American consul
ates throughout Italy are receiving
many letters from American men and
women offering their services for du-
ties connected with the war. The let
ters are the result of call by United
States Ambassador Page for the regis
tration of Americans, not only those
OF military age but of all who are able
or willing to help in any capacity.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
TERRE HAUTE BIDS
FOR CAMP SITES

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, May z4-The
army board which is inspecting sites
offered by various cities Of the cen.
trail west for the location of army
training camps, headed by Col. E. NJ.
Lewis. was in this city today for an
inspection trip to proposed Sites The
members will be guests at a banquet
tonight.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
5000 Taken Captive
by Italian Forces

LONDON, May 24.-The Italian Of
fensive has entered into it's second
stage with new and important gains
between Gorilla and the sea, said
Major General S. B. Maurice, to the
Associated Press today. The first day
of the new drive has resulted In the
capture of more than 5000 prisoners.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
COMMISSION CAN
ENFORCE RULINGS

WASHINGTON, May 24.--The bill
empowering the interstate commerce
commission to deal with the freight
car shortage by enforcing It's own
rules and regulations was approved to-
day by the House in the form accepted
by the Senate It became a law with
the Presidents signature.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
ASSOCIATED PRESS
BUYS WAR BONDS

NEW YORK, May 24.-At a meeting
of the executive committee of The
Associated Press yesterday it was
unanimously resolved to transfer from
the present investment the sum of
100000 of the emergency reserve
fund ian accumulation which has been
set aside for extraordinary news
events) to the purchase of liberty loan
bonds.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
PROBE BANKS BOOKS

CHICAGO, May ADMINISTRATION
of the books Of the two Auburn state
banks, whose doors were closed yes
terday. has disclosed. according to a
report made today by H. T. Ellis. bank
examiner. that only a small part of ap-
proximately 100000 In deposits is rep
resented by negotiable securities.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24

For Wayne County by w. e. Moore
Fair tonight and Friday. Frost to
night II clear. Rising temperature Fri
day.
General Conditions - A bareback
storm over the lakes caused the sud
den rain Of last night. Snow general
over Michigan. Cool wave Is gradual
ly moving eastward and will be fol-
lowed by warmer weather before the
end Of the week. A storm of great
sise covers the Rocky Mountains and
is expected to cause rain Saturday or
SuodaJ.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
FIRST WHEELING ELECTION

WHEELING. w. Va. May "a
Eight ward councilmen and one coun.
Gilman at large are to be elected today
at the first general election to be held
under Wheeling's new commission
form of municipal government.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-24
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WEATHER FORECAST

For Indiana by United States Wealth
er eureau-F'air tonight. Friday fair.
Slightly warmer.
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Temperature Toca,
Graham guardian., 1917-03-02
SOCIETY NEWS

Mrs. E. H. Roach was the honor
guest at a Bridge party given by
Mrs. Morris Simon, at her home
on First East street, Monday
afternoon. .-..N
Mrs. Arthur Ferrin was the
fortunate winner of the first
prize and Mrs. H. j. Warner held
the lowest score. Following the
games, delightful refreshments
were served.
The guests included:
Mrs. Arthur Ferrin, Mrs. G, NJ. Ruff,
Mrs. Fl, J. Warner, Mrs. Clarence Nc
Inroy, Mrs. L. w. Clayton. Mrs. F. l..
Ginter, Mrs. l.. Carleton, Mrs. W. D..
French, Mrs. Alice Worden, Mrs. G. F..
Brandt and Miss Mary Tucker.
Graham guardian., 1917-03-02

We, as a committee, wish to
express our appreciation of the
good work done by the Common
Council in improving our ceme-
terry.
knowing that there are others
who wish to help in the good
cause, we. as a committee, have
set apart, March 29th and Both,
for all as a community, to meet
at 800 o'clock a. M, at the
cemetery and finish this good
work. Those not able to get away
on above dates, can leave the
price of two days work with the
Bank of Stafford, the Gila Valley
Bank and Trust Co., or the Gila
Valley Furniture and Hardware
Store.
(Signed) SAMUEL PAXTON,
Chairman.
A. E. JACOBSON,
j. H. BINGHAM,
JOHN MORRIS,
Committee.
Graham guardian., 1917-03-02
MARRIED

Miss Mary Sowell, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Sowell, and
Elmo Morris, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John G. Morris, were mar
ried Monday evening, at the
home of Bishop and Mrs. J. R.
Welker, the ceremony being per-
formed by Bishop Welker.
A reception for the newly-weds
was held at the Morris home,
Tuesday evening. About fifty
people were present to extend
their congratulations to the happy
couple.
The evening was enjoyable
spent in games, singing and
recitations, after which delight
full refreshments were served.
The bride was the recipient of
many handsome and useful pre-
SentS,