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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-23
PRESIDENT WILL
 READ MESSAGE
 TO|TAL|AN PEOPLE

Washington, May 22.-A message to the Italian people from President Wilson will be read tomorrow night at a mass meeting here under the patron age of the President to cele- brate the third anniversary of Italy's entrance into the war. With another great Austrian campaign against Italy i'm pending, special significance is attached to the event in official and diplomatic circles.
 The anniversary. which falls on Friday. will be observed in Italian cities and the message of President Wilson will be cabled in time for these meetings.
 The meeting here will be the begin ming of a nation wide recognition of the services of Italy in the war. Presi- dent Wilson has issued instructions to fly the Italian flag from all federal buildings throughout the country Fri day and the state department sent a similar request to American embassies, legations and consulates abroad. an un- precedented step.
 Governors of state also have been asked to take steps to accord recog- hilton to Italys part in the war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-23

With the American Army ip France. Tuesday, May 2-(By the Associated Press -washington's announcement that the combined fronts held by the Ameri- can expeditionary forces in France cover a greater distance than that held by Belgium and take third rank. has in spired the men in the American ranks as probably nothing else could.
 The announcement was published in newspapers reaching the various zones in which there are Americans today and the result is that everyone of the dough boys" is walking just little straighter and there is just little more snap in his salute.
 stan officers and certain other officers have known the fact for sometime. but inc average American soldier billeted in some out of the way little French village or living where the shells fly, does not get chance to know what is going on outside of his own little sphere,
 In \ vague way the men in the line have known that other Americans have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-23

Two weeks were given the attor- ney to file a supplementary brief. There was no indication as to whether the committee will take any further steps in it's consideration of the mat ter in the meantime.
 Mir. Roe praised Senator I.aFollette's record and asserted that even those who disagree with him on public questions agree that he is honest. The St Paul speech, he said, bordered on the "commonplace," containing only facts which were of common knowl- edge and would not have attracted any attention at all If it had not been for the flood or newspaper misrepresenta- tion that went out"
 The attorney read from the text of the speech as submitted by him to the committee, to show that Senator LaFollette had said that in entering the war this country had cause for complaint" and serious grievances against Germany. He declared if there were any inaccurate statements, they were made in good faith by the sen ator, and with no intention ito put
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-23
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS 1-Huns make another attempt to raid British in Flanders and fail. Reed of Missouri fights for his friend. LaFollette. McAd0o on outlook for good rnii- road men.
 American and allied airmen are keeping German machines on their side of line. Submarine losses are growing less. -Hughes demands and receives a free hand in aircraft probe.
 LOCAL NEWS 3-Druggists will remain open "n Sunday. 5-Sloss- Sheffield company gives $5c,- GOO to Red Cross. Positions are wanted for worthy women.
 U. c. T. grand council will aban- don sll fun at meeting. Civic association is out after rec
 FEATUREs 4-Editorlal comment. 6--societ~ and Dolly Dalrympic. S-S0nrta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-23
Hun Prisoners Of War Not Being sEntertained' By he U. s. Gouernmenf

ing at the last named place The en- tire reservation at both places com prises but very few acres and the build ings at both of the posts are of the type constructed at the various cam comments. The rations are similar to the rations given our soldiers, this be- ing in accordance with the principles of international law.
 None of these prisoners has even been given the privileges or facilities for playing polo. nor have they ever visited hotel since they were taken into custody by the war department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-23

This activity has not been restricted to the actual battle area. but far back raids. The Rhine cities are being ire quently bombed, while Paris has again been in danger of a new German attack from the air.
 American avators have borne prom inent part in this fighting. In the Lune- vile and Toul sectors they have given magnificent account of themselves, while farther north, and even in the defense of London they have demonstrated their fighting capacity.
 The German plans for resumption of the offensive in France have been seri- ously hampered by the sudden blows of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-23

Stokes chief concern was that the war might not accomplish the purpose for which America entered it. He argued that the government must prove motive on each count of the indictment and that Mrs. Stokes had wilfully sought to ere ate mutiny and characterization.
 Expression of opposition to the govern ment. he said, was directed against those in power in the government and was. moreover an expression of opin- ion rather than fact. based on Mrs. Stokes reading of statistics indicating that vast profits were being made out of war industries. Whether these fig. ures were correct did not matter, he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-23

A survey today of available men for these positions indicated that many presidents would be chosen for the new positions, and consequently their com panies would have to elect new presi- dents.
 General dismay among railway of ficers over Director General McAdoos s newly announced policy was apparent in inquiries reaching railroad headquar- ters concerning the intent of the order All inquirers were told that the direc- tor general is anxious not to disorgan- ize existing railway arrangements any more than necessary to insure higher degree of cooperation between the government management and the in- dividual roads Practically no executives or employees who contribute to the ac- tual physical operating of the roads will lose their jobs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-23

Washington, May Fisherman pris- oners in this country are not living at first-class hotels and have not been given the privilege of playing polo, the war department today advised Repre- sentative Randall of California. MT.
 ..dall said he had received numerr ous inquiries regarding treatment of the prisoners.
 "All prisoners of war" the war de- nartment wrote, have been held at the war prison barracks. Fort Douglas Utah, and Fort McPherson, Ga, at pres ent all of this class of prisoners be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-23
CASUALTY LIST

Washington, May 22.-The army casualty list today contains 4s names, divided as follows:
 Killed in action. B; died of wounds, 4; died of disease, 3; wounded severely. 3s: wounded slightly. 3.
 Lieut. Robert H. Long. Houston. Tex, who was severely wounded. was the only officer named.
 Died of wounds: Corp. Thomas G. Speck, Livingston. Te' n.
 Wounded severely Private John J. McArn. Short Leaf. Ii Private Char lie c. Plyler. White street. Spartanburg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-23
SUBMARINE LOSSES LESS

London, May 22.-The admiral ty official statement gives the losses to British, allied and neutral merchant tonnage due to enemy action and marine risks in April, as follows:
 British, 220,709 tons; allied and neutral, S4,349; total, 305, 102. Clearance in and out of ports, 7,040,309 gross tons."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-23
Bohenaians Rioting FoNoving Order 10
 Disn1ember Nation

Washington, May 22.-Division of Bohemia into 12 districts with advant- the German minority in each so as to reduce the Czech representation in Par liament is provided in a ministerial de- cree issued at Vienna
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-23
Americans "Strut" Like
 Peacocks on Hearing They
 Are Holding Third Of Line

been scattered along the battle front somewhere between Switzerland and tue sea. But none even thought the forces of which he was member were hold ing section of the line second only to that held by the French and British
 The announcement was the sole topic of conversation tonight in the dugouts, trenches and blllets. The men now arc looking forward to the time when thers may be an announcement that the Amer jeans are occupying the second place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-23

These assurances calmed the railway officers who had feared managements were to be torn up and put together again on a new pattern. There was still considerable speculation however con- cerning the salaries to be paid the fed eral directors. and no definite informa- tion concerning the director generals intentions.
 It was intimated that although the salaries would not be gauged accord ing to usual government standards, by which cabinet members receive only s12.oo0 year, the present salaries of many railway heads ranging upward of $50,o0 to s100.0o0 would not be du- plicaed by the railroad administration. The salaries would be "adequate,s 1t was stated, and would be of varying sizes comparable to each mans abil- ity and duties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-23

An official dispatch today from France says this effort to dismembe CT and Germanize the Czech state caused the recent serious rioting at Ostrau, Pilsen, Nachod and other places which resulted in the proclaiming of martial law and the Imprisonment of 150 per sons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-23

the allies here and there along the front The Germans have been forced back at numerous points and new lines, which may be more easily defended, have been established by the allied nations.
 The Americans on their own sectors have given the enemy no rest. The artil- lery has battered the German lines night and day, while the infantrymen have raided German outpost positions and have proved themselves capable of outwitting and outfighting the enemy General Pershing's men have won several hot fights with the foe and have captured prisoners A night gas attack was loosed on the Germans by the Americans near Toul, three waves of shells drenching a
 (Continued on Page Two).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-23
HUNS MAKE ANOTHER ATTEMPT TO RAID
 POSITION IN FLANDERS AND FAIL
Huns Are Trying to Break Through Line Around Mesnil, in Flanders, But
 Haig's Men Are Always There

London, May 22The Germans made another attempt to- day raid the British positions Mesn but repused according Field Marshal Haig report tonight from British headquarters in France The British carried raid the German positions around Hebuterne with heavy casualties the Germans.
 London, May 22The casualties in Sunday nights air raid given supplemental statement issued today A killed and 179 injured. The French "Th artillery region Snecat nassance activity along the whole Aiete front French rded
 
 Berlin May 22Via artillery fighting the official chief
  hatvuao Arrac AILa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-23
Danish Commission Lands

Washington. May 22-A Danish com mission has just landed at Cana dian port en route to Washington to continue negotiations looking to tue rationing of Denmark and to the rent ing of Danish ships to the United States So far the United States and Denmark have come to no definite agreement respecting food shipments to Denmark. and cargoes are going forward under a temporary arrange ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-23
Reed of Missouri Fights For" riend''
 From Wisconsin
Counsel for LaFollette Closes Argument in Most Patriotic Peroration- Man From Middle
 West Comes to Defense

Washington May 2Counse for Senator LFoette today closed the
    thinka
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-23
McAdoo on Outlook For Best RaiLroaders
 OF Entire Country

Washington May 22Th railroad administration today began looking
   operations until then the will continue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-23
American and Allied
 Airn1en Are Holding
 EnemyMachinesBac
By the Associated Press

of the period of extraordinary activity  rapidly
 
  wherea Germa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-23

Washington, May 22.--General Persh- ing today reported to the war depart ment of patrol raid Monday night by American troops which resulted in the capture of two German prisoners. N casualties on the American side were sustained.
 Artillery activity on both sides is noted in the official communicate today.
 Paris May 22.-German aviators made an intellectual attempts last night to raid Paris. Three persons were killed and several wounded in the outskirts of the city, but none of the raiders reached Paris itself. A German airplane was hit by an anti-aircraft gun and fell in flames north of the city.
 DELAY IN PICARDY
 Washington, May 22.-The long de- lay in renewal of the German drive in Picardy and Flanders, is variously accounted for by officials of the war department, among whom it has come to be subject of animated discus sion
 The most generally accepted ex planation is that the German divis- ions engaged in the first phases of the battle were so badly shattered that it has, taken time to restore them to fighting form.
 It is apparent however. that many officers feel that a deeper reason than this underlies the Hull. They regard it as certain that only some serious internal conditions would cause the German high command to lose the ad- vantage gained by the first rush of the great offensive The value of press ing forward without pause. once an offensive effort is made, and talk
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-06-01

THE UNCERTAINTY
1. You are subject to call any minute;
it may be this week and it may not be I'M
til next month. To delay may mean that
you may be forced to leave without leaving
behind the most cherished remembrance
Your Photograph.
THE EXPENSE
2 The expense of photograph is trif-
ling; in fact it's range is so wide that it will
suit any pocketbook. Read The Palladium
free offer In this ad.
THE APPROPRIATENESS
g. There cannot and never will be time
like the present for you to have that pic
ture taken. You know that you are going
Somewhere in France" and you each one
know that you will return; but when? 1t
may be year or sooner and it may not be
for several years. Your photograph will
act as an inspiration to those at home How
often will the wife, the sweetheart and the
mother look at it, study it, and ponder over
it. If they can't have you with them the
next best thing they will want is your pho
tograph
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-06-01
Three Divorces Granted
in Circuit Court

Three divorces were granted by
Judge Fox in circuit court Saturday
morning.
Mrs. Hilda Mccarthy was granted
a divorce from James Mccarthy on a
charge of non-support. She had also
asked the custody Of their little boy,
but on a cross complaint filed by the
husband evidence was introduced. in
an effort to prove that the mother
should not be given the child. The
husband had asked, however, that the
divorce be given to Mrs. Mccarthy.
Judge Fox decided the cross COM
plant in the husbands favor and
gave the boy into the cstory of Mrs.
Elizabeth Gambler. probation officer.
A divorce was granted to Ollie V.
Wolfe from Emmitt Wolfe, on a
charge of cruel and inhuman treat
ment
Addie 3. Gray was given divorce
from Frank Fl Gray on a charge OF
abandonment and failure to provide.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-06-01

President Wilson is the. greatest
asset the women have who are work
Ing for the immediate passage of the
federal suffrage amendment In the
senate, Miss Mary Winsor. one Of the
most active members Of the National
Woman's Party, said in an interview
here Saturday. Miss Winsor Is to
speak at a street meeting at North
Ninth and Main streets Saturday eve
ming at s o'clock.
III we are to carry out the national
slogan of Support the president"
said Miss Winsor, 1--WE should have the
federal suffrage amendment passed,
for the president is urging that the
sacrifice and cooperation of the IA
tons women be recognized by giving
them the vote. l have been informed
! that the president Is urging every SEN
afor privately to give his support to
the passage of the amendment.
"As a party, the Republican party
has stood openly for the amend
ment. We are we'll pleased with the
attitude OF the senators from Indiana,
and with the attitude of the party
generally.
Senators Block Movement
What the suffrage workers fear is
that the senate will convene without
considering the amendment. There
are few reactionary senators who
are blocking the presidents wish in
this matter, and would be glad to use
every effort to prevent the matter
from coming to vote. We are con-
fdent that If the issue is brought to
vote in the senate, no party will he
willing to take the responsibility OF
voting against it. We are asking only
.3fteen minutes of the senate's time
sCir roll call on the amendment And
r. will mean the vote for 100000
women"
Miss Winsor has travelled extensive
ly in Europe studying conditions as
they relate to the suffrage movement.
and was in Germany when the war
broke out. She saw the mobilization
five armies for the war. and de-
scribes the conditions as the sudden
outburst Of flame that startled the ma
tons" In Europe travel conditions
were demoralized, and refugees from
different countries fleeing through
Europe, were compelled to wait for
hours at stations, on the chance of
obtaining train. All transportation
was held up for the passage of troop
trains and in Germany hundreds of
trains passed in a few hours. Miss
Winsor and her family were marooned
in Switzerland, for some time after
the outbreak of the war. and stated
that the country was in state of
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-06-01
MRS. PARD|ECk DIES
IN CINCINNATI

Mrs. BerGina Pardieck. widow of the
late Herman Pardiack, Of Richmond,
died Friday morning at the home of
her son, Frank Taube, Cincinnati.
Mrs. Pardieck resided at Richmond
until few weeks ago. Three sons,
George Taube, Frank Taube, both of
Cincinnati and Gus Taube, of Rich
mond, and two daughters, Miss Alvina
lTaube and Mrs. Frank Gehr, Of Rich
mond, survive. 81
The body will be brought to Rich
mond for burial. Funeral services
will be held at o'clock Monday morn
ing at St. Andrews church. Friends
may review the body at the home of
the daughter, Mrs. Frank Gehrs, 421
South Thirteenth street. Burial will
be in st. Andrews cemetery.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-06-01
OBSERVE THEIR
SILVER WEDDING

Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Stephens cele-
brated their 25th wedding anniver-
sary at the home on South Sixteenth
street, Friday afternoon and evening.
About one hundred persons called to
wish them good luck ard congratu-
late them.
The house was decorated with a
profusion Of roses and spring flowers.
The veranGa was enclosed with a net
work of green leaves and flowers and
guests were received there. in the
dining room, large bouquets Of roses
adorned the table. Those assisting
in the di ling room were Mrs. Roy
Fry. Mrs. Bert Overman, Mrs. Jess
Ferguson, Miss Mary Anna Stubs,
Miss Ora White. Mrs. Albert Bond,
Mrs. John Jordan, Miss Grace Burd-
sail, and Mrs. Lewis Fahlsing.
During the afternoon and evening a
pleasing musical program was given
by Miss Carolyn Hutton, Mrs. Ruth
Hadley Dennis, Mrs. Fred Bartel, and
The East Main Street Friends Quar-
tette. Mrs. William Dudley Foulke
made two talks on French relief work.
A silver offering was taken for the
benefit of the French Relief work, and
all money collected will be turned
over to that work The entire amount
has not been estimated as yet, but it
is believed about $50 will be realized.
Out-of-town guests who were pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pet
tbs and daughter. Edith, of Whittier.
Cal Mrs Emily Scott Of SantO Mini.
ca. Cal, Mrs. Sarah Cox, OF Green's
bo-o, N. c., and Mrs. Mary White, of
Carthage.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-06-01
Two Women File
Suits for Divorce

Suit for divorce and alimony was
filed in circuit court Saturday by
Helen M. Davis against Robert Davis,
alleging non-support. She asked that
her maiden name of Helen Kelly be
restored.
The complaint said that the couple
were married in November, 1916, and
have been separated for several
months.
Suit for divorce was also filed by
MazIe Marshall against Howard Mar
shall. They were married in 1912, the
complaint said. Cruel treatment was
charged.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-06-01

Inv You Should Have Photograph Made at Once

THE OBLIGATION
4. You owe allegiance to two things:
your home and your country. You are now
forced to neglect one for the other 1t is as
much your duty to leave Her" as happy
and contented as possible as 1t is to fight.
Your picture will do its bit"
THE QUALITY
s. Last and most important comes the
question as to where to have the picture
taken (Read The Palladium's free offer)
You may be able to send home snapshots of
yourself after you have left. but they will
never take the place of the photograph
"she" will have framed and keep promi-
nently displayed while you are gone and
after you come back.
You will both be sorely disappointed with
the quality of the photo II you wait and
pay the exorbitant price camp photograph
er will charge. Quotations from National
Photographic Journals show the work that
is done by these camp photographers is of
the poorest quality, the likeness sometimes
being hardly recognizable, and they strong
ly urge the boys to patronize a legitimate
photographer before it is too late.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-06-01
Presidents Support Greatest
Hope Of Suffrage Workers

mobilization as soon as war was de.
clared
In Europe. Miss Winsor said, there
was immediate evidence of state OF
war, but In England people were not
awakened to the seriousness Of the
conditions until long after war was
declared. Miss Winsor saw the mo-
bilization of German, Austria. Swift
zerland. France and England, and said
that In each country the war was
looked upon as a terrible calamity by
the common people
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-06-01
I. T. Beck Speaks to
Members of Heifer Club

n. T. Beck, Wayne townships agri-
culture teacher. gave an address at
Nhe high school Saturday afternoon
before the members of The Dickinson
Trust Company's heifer club. The
lecture was illustrated with lantern
slides emphasizing the value of dairy
COWS on the farm.
Beck described the differe 1t types
of individual cows for dairy purposes.
He also said that he believed every
farmer should have silo on his farm
recommending it as one of the most
profitable investments the farmer
could make.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-06-01
New Building Will Be
Built at Infirmary

An appropriation for new WON.
ems building at the Wayne county in.
Urinary probably will be made by the
county council at a meeting that has
been called by Auditor Bowman for
Saturday, June s.
If the old building is used for an.
other year it will be necessary to un-
dertake repairs of so extensive a ma
ture that the cost would be prohibit
tory County officials say that 1t
would be cheaper to erect new build.
ing.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-06-01
THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM ssTEEGRA SATURDAY
Sir Railroad Men
Leave for Service

Six men who recently volunteered
with the selective service board for
railroad work in the army, left Satur-
day for various training camps. They
were John Often and Earl Wright,
who went to Camp Hancock, Ga. !:
John F. Pence and Charles F. Grant,
Camp Dix. N. j.; George Evans, Fort
Meyer. Va; and Murray McLain, Fort
Benjamin Harrison.