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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-22
GREATEST BATTLE OF WAR
STILL RAGING IN FRANCE:
BRITISH NEAR OBJECTIVE
Byng's Forces Capture Village Only Two and Three
Quarters Miles From Cambria, At Which the Drive
Was Launched-Cty Formerly Was Foes Main Head
quarters In West

LONDON, Nov. 22-The village OF
Fontaine Notre Dame has been cap
tured by the British in their new Of
fensive, the war office announces.
The announcement follows:
Moving forward north OF Cantaing
yesterday evening our troops attacked
and captured the village Of Fontaine
Notre Dame. They took number OF
prisoners"
Fontaine Notre Dame is 2A miles
southwest Of Cambria, on the main
road between Bapaume and Cambrai.
(By Associated Press)
Triumphant in their brilliant stroke
against the Hindenburg line, British
troops are pushing on Cambria, now
only two and three-quarters miles
away. In the two days the British
have gained almost as much ground
as in the first four months OF the bat
tie Of the Somme.
AS it was unlike any previous op-
Grafton on the western front, so was
the success of General Byng's smash
Without artillery preparation and
with only tanks to cut the wire en-
tanglements, British infantry tore
such holes In the German defenses
that British cavalry is now taking part
In the drive toward Cambria and the
Belgian border beyond. Surprised by
the suddenness of the thrust, Tues
day, the Germans fought back We'd
nesday but the British pushed stead
lily toward the immediate goal
Nearly a score of towns and villag-
es have been taken and more than
5000 prisoners have been captured.
The Germans have been driven from
the high ground west, southwest and
south of Cambria; this city, formerly
German main headquarters in the
west and one Of the main links in
the German supply system, is at the
mercy of the British artillery.
seheIdt Canal Gained.
While the British attacked on a
front of 80 miles between ST. Quention
and the Scarpe, their main effort was
on fifteen mile front west and south
west OF Cambria, where an advance Of
| more than five miles has been made
At Cantaing and Noyelles the British
are within three miles Of Cambrai and
on the south they are at Crevecouer,
four miles away. The Scheldt canal
has been gained as have towns on
! the Scheldt or L'Escaut river, whose
valley extends northeast through the
: town.
In England the victory of General
Byng is hailed as the greatest on the
western front and it is looked upon as
the forerunner Of still greater achieve
ments against the supposedly impreg-
nable Hindenburg line. The new tao
tics of the British apparently over
whelmed the Germans and in the view
of military critics hold out great possi-
bilities for the future. especially as to
It's efficacy without the usual prelim-
mary artillery fire.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-22
ARMITICE DOES NOT
FORECAST SEPARATE PEACE

PETROGRAD, Nov, 22.-The formal
offer of an armistice TO all the belliger-
ents which the council of peoples com
missaries OF the All-Russian workmens
and soldiers congress proposes to
make shortly is not intended to fore
cast any effort toward a separate
peace. On the contrary, it is declared
definitely here that not only is sepa-
rate peace not desired, but that the
rejection of the armist1ce proposal by
Germany. even should be accepta BILE
to the allies, would mean a continue.
tion of the war by the new revolution
ary army with vigor against German
Imperialism until the German people,
inspired by Russian democratic ideas,
overthrow their rulers and demand
peace Confidence is expressed here,
however, that Russia's initiative will
bring the desired results,-if not with
the allied governments, then through
the insistence of the people of the
allied countries who. it is predicted,
Will bring pressure to bear on their
pcver-n1ents
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-22

The first Richmond young man to
secure commission as flying officer
in the United States Aviation Corps
is Walter Davis, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Davis, SO South Fifteenth
street. The young officers father is
president of the Davis Motor Car com
pany.
Following successful and thrilling
test of his ability as an aviator Davis
received a commission as first lieu
tenant. The test was held at Dayton
where Davis had been in training for
several months.
Among those who witnessed the
fight which won for Davis his com
mission we're his parents. All kinds
of aerial maneuvers were required, in.
Guiding the loop-the-loop and the nose
dive.
On Brief Leave Now
Lieutenant Davis returned to Rich
mond Wednesday on brief leave OF
absence. He probably will be sent tc
one of the eastern aviation camps in
the near future and from there will
be sent to France for finishing
course in the fine art of military avia
tion, behind the battle lines Of Flan
ders. Lieut.. Davis expects to be in
active service with the American army
before next aortng. s4
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-22
COUNTY WILL
PASS $4,000

Wayne county will go over the
$4,000 mark in contributions to the
Y. NJ. c. A. fund, to be used for vel
fare work in, army training camps,
according to indications Thursday.
Additional subscriptions have been
received bringing the total for the
esnaty 81 EoE SIS, ,ss582I5 and reports
from Abingdon and Center townships
are to be received. It is practically
certain that the fund will go over the
$4,000 mark, making Wayne county s
contributions $4,000 or more over the
quota of $25,000.
Subscriptions amounting to nearly
$500 we're received in Richmond Thurs
day, boosting the city fund well over
the $4,000 mark. More is to be re
ceived it is believed as many persons
we're out of the city when the active
campaign was made last week.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-22
HARD TO KEEP
AMERICANS OUT

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Wednesday, Nov. 21.-(By
The Associated Press. 1.-The detach-
ments of the American army which
have just returned from a tour Of duty
In the front line trenches were badly
In need OF shayes when they arrived
At their -biIlefs On many faces boards
had made good start and although
the soldiers cared little about their ap-
pearance while in the trenches, their
first thought on getting out was to pro-
cure razors.
The American soldiers are ready to
swear by the new caps they wear un-
der their shrapnel helmets. Most of
them removed their helmets as soon
as they were out of the first zone and
officers remarked that the caps great
ly improved the appearance Of the
soldiers. The men wear them cooked
smartly over one ear. Each cap has a
little regimental number near the
front.
Troops belonging to units which
have seen more action than the others
Lad stories to tell and the less lucky
comrades as they call themselves, lis
tened attentively during the long ride
en- the trucks on the return to the
billets. Most of the motor trains ar.
rived at the billet towns after night
fall. The soldiers were dismissed
promptly but each took bath before
he went to sleep.
The officers all spoke enthusiastic
ely of the morale, energy and fighting
spirit Of their men. One said that his
hardest job in the trenches was refus
ing permission to go on patrol, adding:
"Al1 want to go all the time, which is
impossible"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-22
DEPUTY u. s.
MARSHAL Will
Be APPOINTED
IN RICHMOND
Government Takes Cogniz-
ance of Disloyal Activities
Secret Ring of Treason
able Operators Here.
MANY ARE REPORTED

While the vast majority of Rich
mond residents are loyal Americans,
the fact remains that quite few peo-
pie are German sympathizers
Some of these disloyal citizens have
in the opinion of the authorities, gone
further than express their sympathy
for the German cause: they have, it is
believed engaged IN traiterous &C;
-sfs lt.sss5.s
It is an admitted fact that pro-Ger-
man activities in Richmond have be-
come SO pronounced that the United
states secret service is now keeping
in close touch with the local situation
To Put Marshal Here
a deputy United States marshal is
to be appointed for Richmond. This
official will be Richmond man. He
has been selected and his name will
be made public as soen as the appoint
ment has been confirmed.
From an authoritative source it has
been learned that reliable information
has been obtained indicating that a
secret German organization is being
maintained in Richmond members of
this alleged treason ring holding regu-
lar meetings for the purpose of plan
ming activities in support of the Ger
man cause.
Postmaster Beck and members of
the County Council of Defense have
been working tirelessly for some time
in stamping out pro-German propa-
ganda and IN conducting investiga-
tions of charges filed with them.
Several Reported
1t can be stated that quite a few
people have been reported to the prop
er authorities as being pro-German
Secret service operatives have been
coming to Richmond from time to
time and these men have visited sew
eral people who have expressed most
pronounced sympathy for Germany
and have warned them to be more dis
Greet in the future or face the alterna-
tive Of being interned
"A man or woman now is either for
America or against her It is impos-
sible for anyone to remain neutral
We must know those who are agains st
America for they are not safe to be
at large. Pro-German propaganda and
terrorism must and will be stamped
out in a most drastic manner" said
Postmaster Beck today in discussing
the situation in Richmond
One man, factory employe, has
been taken into custody for alleged
anti-American utterances, and unless
pro-German activities cease other ar.
rests may be anticipated.
The authorities have complete con.
troll of the situation and no overt acts
are anticipated Efforts toward check
ing the spread of pro-German propa
ganda are being made with a reason.
able prospect of success.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-22
200 Americans Are
Rounded Up in Paris

PARIS, Nov. 22.-The Paris Herald
reports that more than 200 young
Americans wearing the uniforms of
ambulance drivers, have been round
ed up recently by the American mill
tary authorities. The numbers of their
passports were taken and they were
told to call at headquarters where all
but five appeared. There they were
informed again that they must enlist
in some branch Of the service over
seas or they would be sent back to
America where they could be dealt
with as the circumstance warrant
AS for the five who did not appear
at headquarters the Herald adds, al
is reported that when they were
found harsh measures against them
will be taken"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-22
WARNING FOR
TURK DEALERS

Richmond poultry dealers who at
tempt to sell "adulterated poultry
may be brought to grief, according to
information received by City Food Di-
rector Mckinley from the state feder-
al food administrator.
An official order from the state food
director sets forth a limitation of two
ounces as the maximum of food for
each fowl, permissible when the fowl is
weighed for buyer, to make the sale
legitimate. ...- ~
Dealers who attempt to water
poultry will be reported to the govern
ment controller
However no evidence has been
found in Richmond of adulterated
poultry.
Following is the official Thanksgiv.
ing proclamation from the state ad
ministratcr and includes turkeys Of
fered for the annual feast day:
ANY poultry sold where the craws
Of the poultry contain sand or grit OF
positive evidence exists that pepper OF
unnatural feed has been fed, or where
q lot, regardless. of variety. contains
feed in excess OF a maximum of two
ounces per head at the time when pouI
try is being weighed by the buyer
shall be considered as not merchant
able and subject to rejection by the
buyer. Receivers are prohibited from
unloading any car lots of poultry and
buyers are prohibited from purchasing
any poultry where excess food ex
iSts'
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-22
Cops Showered With
Kisses by Striking
Telephone Girls

PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. 22.-When
the police attempted to stop demon.
stration on the downtown streets last
night of striking telephone operators,
they were surrounded by groups of the
striking girls, who showered kisses
on the baffled officers.
The demonstration proceeded while
the kissing coup was being enacted.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-22
Gouernor Resigns
to Become Leader
of Guard Regiment

LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 22-The resig
nation of Governor Keith Neville as
chief executive of Nebraska, was to
day in the hands Of the secretary OF
state. 1t was offered to take effect
upon the acceptance of the seventh
regiment, Nebraska national guard
into the federal service. Gov. Ne
vile has already been appointed col
onel of the regiment. .,ssssgaz-ess~s;
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-22
FRESH TROOPS MASsED
INTO FRAY BY TEUTONS

ITALIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS
Nov. 21.-(By Associated Press) -
The greatest massed attack which the
enemy has made is in progress along
the upper Piave river at the point
where it bends to the northeast into
the Belluns Alps.
AS the action proceeds the enemy
is bringing forward fresh masses OF
his reserves, including picked troops
of the Prussian guards, besides some
Of the best German troops drawn from
the western and Russian fronts.
He also has 10000 mountaineers
from lower Hungary, troops which are
noted for their brutal vandalism.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-22
Lieutenant Walter Davis First
Richmond Man to Become Flyer

mond garage and son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Spangler, left Thusrday to enter
training as a flying officer He will
attend ground school in Illinois and
later will be instructed in the art of
flying at some southern camp. He
will receive commission as soon as
he qualities as a master aviator.
Chalmers Mutchener, a former Rich.
mond newspaper man, whose mother
resides on a farm northeast of Rich
mond, has also been accepted for
training as a flying officer.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-22

For Wayne County by w. e. Moore
Occasional light snow flurries this
afternoon or tonight. Somewhat cold
er tonight. Friday probably cloudy
followed by fair, strong northwest
winds diminishing
General Conditions-The storm over
South Carolina has joined the one
over the Lakes and is causing local
rains and SHOWS east of the Mississ-
iFpi river. The weather remains mild
in the west although temperatures
have fallen in the west and north west
No present indications of any real cold
weather
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-22
SHAY FREED OF
MURDER CHARGE

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 22-Dan Shay
former manager of the Kansas City
and Milwaukee American Association
baseball clubs, was found not guilty by
a jury at $50 this morning Of the
charge of second degree murder.
Shay shot and killed negro waiter
in a local hotel the night Of May
last. Shay contended he shot in self
defense.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-22
$500 Haul Stolen
From Indiana Bank

FRANCESvILLE. Ind, Nov. 22.-
The state bank here, the leading finan-
cial institution of the town, was visited
by yeggmen a. O'Clock this morning.
The safe was blown and $1,000 worth of
Liberty loan bonds; $500 belonging to
the army Y. NJ. c. A. fund and all of
the banks cash amounting to $4,000
was taken. The robbers escaped in an
automobile. The authorities have nc
trace of the robbers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-22
Dublin Miss Lanning
Says 'Tis Mistake

A recent issue of The Palladium,
contained the notice Of marriage IL
cense issued to Miss Emma Lanning,
of Dublin. Through an error Miss
Lanning's address was given as Dub
lin, Ind, instead of Milton.
There is Miss Lanning, of Dublin,
but no marriage license has been is
sued to her, she says in a letter to
The Palladium.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-22
ITALIANS
HOLD LINE

ROME, Nov. 22.-The Austro-Ger-
man army invading northern Italy
yesterday reached a few of the Ital-
ian's outstanding positions on the
Italian advanced line on Monte Fon-
tana Fecca, but elsewhere the Teu-
tons we're repulsed. the war office an
nounced today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-22
ARMISTICE TO
Be OFFERED

LONDON, Nov. 22.-An official wire.
less statement from Petrograd today
says that General Dukhonin has been
deposed by the consul of the peoples
commissaries for refusing to obey
their orders by offering an armistice. -
General Dukhonin has been ordered
to continue his duties until the new
commander in chief Ensign Krylenko
or another authorized person arrives.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-22
THE WEATHER

For Indiana by the United States
Weather Bureau-Partly cloudy and
somewhat colder tonight. Friday fair
and slightly warmer.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-22

Today's Temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-31
TREsPAss CHARGES HEARD
Occupant Of Cid Britt House Says His
Land Fed Neighbours Horse

Trespass charges against Freeman
Carleton, brought by Jack Stevens,
who resides in Augustus oldest dwell
ing. the Britt house. were heard ty
Judge Lancaster Thursday afternoon
in the police court. The case was
not completed. having been contin-
ued until Sept. 10. According to
stevens statements. Carleton has
been feeding his horse on his (Carle-
ton's) land, and that Carleton has
been guilty Of helping himself to hay
from the same premises.
Carleton denies that he was tres
passing and to support his conten-
ton introduced a blueprint survey Of
the land. which. he claimed. estab-
fishes the fact that the land on
which he had fed his horse was a
right of way. and 50 not under Stew
ems control. Judge Lancaster was in
clined to the belief that Cartoons
claim was correct. The premises on
which Stevens resides are owned by
the Maine Central Railroad Co and
are leased to their present occupant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-31
Garden Thieves Busy

The folks who have toiled long and
hard in their gardens and are now
ready to appreciate to some degree
the results of their labor in the To-
cality of School and Murray streets
are indignant and rightly so, for gar
den thieves have been busy and dur
ing the dark hours have looted their
gardens. within the past few days.
One night this week. Mr.. Fisher of
School street had cause to believe that
someone was in his garden taking
things which We're not rightfully theirs
and Mr. Fisher telephoned to the po-
lice station but the suspected Offend
err got away. Now the good folks of
that neighborhood are aroused to the
danger and are taking extra precau-
tions in the guarding Of their beans.
cukes. corn and Eaters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-31
RECEPTION FOR
LADIES OF G. A. R.
GRAND OFFICERS

A most delightful occasion was the re-
ceptlon which was given Thursday after
noon at the home OF Mrs. George Cav.
Grove street, in honor of Mrs. Olive Alli-
son, national treasurer of the Ladies Of
the Grand Army Of the Republic; Mrs.
Lillian Clerk Cary, national patriotic IN.
structor, and Mrs. Mertie Aldrich Per-
kins' national secretary. The Gay home
was tastefully decorated in the fall flow
ers. asters and gladioas
Mrs. Gay, as hostess. introduced the
guests Of honor to the so or more ladies
in most gracious manner and the eve
ning's event proved to be a pleasure to
all Mrs. Noyes. wife Of George Noyes
of Washington, D. c., served and she was
assisted by the members Of General Phil
Sheridan Circle Of this city. Mrs San
born, the president OF the local circle.
also assisted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-31
0. E.s.
FIELD DAY HELD
At ISLAND PARK
Mrs. Frank Hewins of
Augusta Made Presi-
dent of Association
Interesting Program
Carried Out

With rain rnarring the outdoor fea-
lures of the occasion. the annual
meeting of the kennebec Field Day
Association Of the Order Of Eastern
Star was held Thursday at Island
Park. The election of officers took
place in the forenoon. Mrs Frank
Hewins Of Augusta, past matron of
Rose of Sharon chapter Of Augusta
was elected president. The new secre-
tary is Mrs. c. F. Kilbreth Of Abe
MAXI chapter, Winthrop, and the treas
urer-elect is Mrs. William F. Auard
Mystic chapter. The worthy matrons
of the subordinate lodges serve as
vice presidents The retiring president
is Mrs. Ida c. Rolfe of Clinton.
A literary program followed the bus
mess session. Mrs. Frank Hewins
presented a paper on the subject,
What Masonry and the Eastern Star
Are Doing to Relieve the Burden of
War and. on request, read the poem,
Your Flag and My Flag" Eva L.
Moody Of Abenaki chapter read an
original poem entitled Eastern Star"
The Art of Service" was the subject
Of paper presented by Miss Maud E.
Jones. Mrs. Hattie L. Alley of Ken
nebec chapter. North Vassalboro, gave
a reading entitled Echoes of 81"
The ladies brought basket lunches
and were served coffee and ice cream
by the association.
The chapters represented at the
meeting were; Fireside. Clinton: Mar
tina Washington. Waterville; Kenne
bee. North Vassalboro; Golden Gate.
China; Lilly of the Valley, Weeks
Mills; White Rose. Sidney; Queen
Esther. Hallowell: Marion, Gardiner:
Mystic, Litch7eld: Abenaki, Win
throp; Boynton, Monmouth; Vernon
Valley. Mt Vernon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-31
MRS. MACALARNEY
SPEAKS IN SQUARE

Miss Emma MacAIarney spoke
Thursday evening in Haymarket
square on suffrage, and a large and
attentive crowd gathered to hear her.
As an Illustration OF the value Of
legislation by women on subjects with
which they were particularly Intimate,
he speaker referred to the fact that
New Zealand has a lower infant death
rate than any other country.
That woman suffrage country has
a lower infant mortality rate than that
country Of eticiency. Germany" she
said.
When suffrage seems new and
strange" said Mrs. MacAlarney, Just
think that there is not another avenue
in which women are not walking side
by side with the men. The only work
that women are not doing is that in
volving extreme muscular exertion."
Mrs. MacAlarney mentioned the in
cident of the threatened 24-hour strike
by women Of New York city. which
caused almost q panic and drew the
confession from Wall Street leaders
that such a strike would paralyze the
heart Of the city
The speaker said that woman's place
is now out in the world not because. Of
her own doings but because the man
invented labor saving devices had TAX
en- the means Of employment and sup
port for women out Of the homes and
the women had to follow.
Mrs. MacAlarney drew much laugh
ter when she related the story Of a
confirmed anita man--whom she
had been asked to convert to the suf-
frage cause. When she approached
the man he remarked:
You women are queens, when YOU
get the ballot you will step down from
your thrones"
Some time later Mrs. MacAlaney,
who had felt curiosity to know some
thing Of the mans home life, saw him
on the street with his queen" and
two royal princesses two chill
dren. The queen was carrying a heavy
bag Of potatoes and the princesses
we're each carrying smaller but still
much too heavy bag containing the
same variety of vegetables. The
king" was walking upright and with
out burden Mrs. MacAlarney said
that 1t was only with difficulty that
she resisted tie temptation to accoss
the king" and express her pleasure at
seeing the queen" of his home en-
gagged in one Of her royal tasks.
We women don't expect to be
queens" remarked the speaker. 1--WE
were meant to be helpmeets and we
are willing to share the tasks. but We
DO object to all this false sentiment y