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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-26
INDIANA CITIES
unite IN MOVE
FOR GAS SAVING
Richmond Represented at
Meeting Called to Urge Re
strictiions on Use of Natural
Gas.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov 26-The
first formal move of Indiana cities to
bring bout the enforcement of gov
ernment order restricting the use of
natural gas in this state to domestic
consumers and prohibiting its use in
industries, was taken today in India
napolis at a conference of city offic-
ials and heads of commercial bodies.
Richmond was represented by John
e. Peltz and T. c. Taylor, members
of the board of works and by several
members of the Richmond Commercial
club City Attorney McPhee, of Mum
Gle, Mayor Elliott of Newcastle and
Attorney George Barnard of New
castle were other leaders in the move
ment present, while there also were
representatives in attendance from
Upton, Marion, Muncie, Jonesboro
and several other Indiana cities which
same company that supplies Richmond
West Virginia fields.
More than fifty Ohio cities have
joined in the movement for the con-
servation of natural gas to the end
that domestic consumers may be Civ
en- an adequate supply by the cutting
off of all industries during the winter
months.
Follows Government Plan
1t was stated here today that with
the combined efforts of Indiana and
Ohio cities the federal order may be
brought to a realization. James r.
Garfield, national fuel administrator.
has had his attention called in for
NAL way to the conditions that exist
in the states of Ohio and Indiana and
it is the theory of those behind the
present movement that if the fuel adj
ministrators of Ohio and Indiana
strongly urge the action and back it
up with the petitions of the cities
affected in the two states, the federal
order will be forthcoming in short
time. Todays meeting was for the
purpose of laying before Evans Wool
len, the state fuel administrator, the
pressing need of immediate action by
his department.
1t was pointed out during the discus
sion of the matter that Richmond, An
derson, Muncie and various other In
diana cities have in store for them
this winter the same conditions that
prevailed year ago when the gas
shortage caused not only inconven-
ience but in many cases, actual suffer
ing. With every industry cut OF from
the supply this winter. it was stated,
the domestic consumers will have suf-
ficient gas to meet their needs. The
governments plan of natural gas con-
servation has been along this line,
the idea being to serve the domestic
consumer first at all times and to
see to it that industries are provided
with coal
The Ohio organization has made
progress in the movement up to date
and with the Indiana head of the fuel
administrator cooperating, the belief
prevails that both Indiana and Ohio
will be given the benefit of the order
desired from the National admins
traitor
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-26
(By Associated Press)

tby <ASSOCldteu TTeSSJ
LONDON, Monday, Nov. 25-Pub-
lication of official reports from the
Bavarian minister at Berlin to his
home government confirm evidence
already in the hands of the entente
that Germany and Austria conspired
to bring about the war. 1t was for
this reason that the terms of Austria's s
ultimatum to Serbia were made so
drastic that hostilities were bound to
follow
These revelations have been pub
lished in Munich after permission had
been granted by the Bavarian premier
and foreign minister of the German
federal government. They are in the
form Of a report sent to Munich on
July 1Ss> 1914, by Count Won Lerchen-
field, the Bavarian minister at Berlin.
According to the report the deliv-
cry of the ultimatum to Serbia was
delayed until after President Poincare
and Premier Viviana of France had
gone to st. Petersburg. which would
make it difficult for the entente ma
tions to arrive at an understanding
and take counter measures.
Count van Lerchenfeld said that
Serbia obviously cannot accept such
conditions as will be laid down and
that as consequence, "there must
be war" He declared that action on
the part of Austria could not long be
delayed "for that might give Serbia,
under Pressure from France and Rus
sia, an opportunity to offer satisfac c.
ton"
In telegram to Munich from Ber-
lin on July 81, 1914, Count Won Ler-
chenfeld said that Sir Edward Grey s
efforts to preserve peace would Ger
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-26
GERMAN EXTREMISTS
LACKING IN NUMBERS
(By Associated Press,

BERLIN, Monday, November 25-
Reports OF tests Of strength between
the conservative elements and the in.
dependent and "Bolshevik" Socialists
in various places in Germany con
tinue to indicate that as far as mere
numbers go the extremists are almost
negligible.
The elections to the soldiers and
workmens council in Dresden on Sun.
day show that the extremists polled
only 4.3O0 votes against 56,400 for the
old Socialists. Both groups of indie
pendents won only three or four seats
in the council of fifty.
Fuller reports from Bremen show
that the movement in the coast cities
already has turned into a more con
servatiye channel.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-26
DISPOSITION OF
GERMAN VESSELS
NOT Determined
German Navy Has Been
Ruined for All Time, Offic-
er Says.
(BY Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON. Nov. 26.--The sug.
gestion from London that naval YES
sells surrendered by Germany under
the armistice may be sunk to avoid
possible disagreement among the as
sociated nations as to their disposition
was received by naval officials here
with evident surprise. Secretary Dan
iels said today the proposition had
never been mentioned to him and he
was certain American naval represen
tatives had suggested no such plan.
No intimation had been given as to
the policy of the United States in this
regard Admiral Benson, the ranking
officer among the American delegates
received full instructions before his
departure. however, and undoubtedly
this point was covered in his confer
ences with Secretary Daniels.
If the Versailles conference DEGREES
that the German war ships are to be
pro-rated among the allies, according
to naval losses, the United States
would obtain only one destroyer and
one armed cruiser, the major ships 60
ing to England, France and Italy.
ONLY DISHoNORABLE RECORD
FIRTH OF FORTH, Scotland, Nov
26.-Germany's navy has been ruined
for all time. in the opinion of a Ger.
man lieutenant on one of the war.
ships surrendered to the allies. He
said today:
Nov we have only dishonorable
record. No one will want to serve
in disgraced service"
Inspection of the German vessels is
proceeding. They are in a deplorable
state having been apparently neglect
ed for long time. The German sail
ors present a miserable appearance
their clothes being dirty and monde
script.
On the Derfflinger there is perfect
discipline, but on most of the other
ships the men lounge about the decks
smoking.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-26
Tell Of Effort Made to
Steal the Body Of Lincoln
from Springfield Cemetery
(Ry Associated Press)

CHICAGO, Nov. 26-The story Of
the plot to steal the body of Abraham
Lincoln from Oak Ridge cemetery at
Springfield, was revived today, follow
ing the announcement of the death OF
Elmer Washburn, former chief of po-
lice Of Chicago. According to the
story suppressed on request of rela-
tiyes. the attempt was made in the fall
OF 1879. and the plan was to convey
the body of the martyred president to
Canada from where negotiations for
its return would be conducted.
Mr.. Washburn was head of the gov
ernment secret service here at the
time and with eight federal agents
was hidden in the cemetery when the
four ghouls pried open the iron door OF
the mausoleum. Warned by the ac-
cidental discharge of a revalver, the
four fed but were arrested four days
later. They were convicted and sent
to prison for year.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-26
British Airmen Made 7O9
Bombing Raids During
Last Thirteen Months
1Ry Associated Pressl

LONDON. Nov. 26-Statistics pub
lished relative to the work of the in
dependent air forces show that dur
ing the thirteen months preceding the
armistice the astonishing number of
709 bombing raids were made by
British aviators over German terri
tory.
There were 374 raids on large Ger
man towns; 209 on German airdomes,
established for the defense of the
Rhine. and 126 on other military OBJ
jectives. The list OF large towns Wis
tied shows that SO were bombed dur
ing the period
In all, 737 tons of bombs were
dropped
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-26
German Conspiracy to Bring
About War Again Disclosed
q the story Of chateau-Thierry from a


tainly not succeed in arresting the
course of events Later the same
day he wired information as to ulti-
matums to Russia and France, fore
cast their rejection by both nations
and told of plans to hurl Germany's
army against France. which, he said,
would be overwhelmed in four
weeks He said that the morale of
the French army was poor and that it
was poorly armed
On August fourth, the Bavarian
minister outlined Germany's intention
to violate Belgian neutrality, saying:
"The chief of the general staff has de.
clared that even British neutrality
will be paid for too dearly if the price
is respect of Belgium. An attack on
France is possible only through Bel
gium"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-26
WILSON WILL
LIMIT STAY
ABROAD TO
one MONTH
Italian and French Ambassa-
dors Will Cross With Presi-
dent When He Goes to
Peace Conference.
NO news CENSORSHIP
tBy Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, Nor. 26.-About
one month is the time President Will
sen expects to be in Europe for the
opening OF the peace conference and
preliminary discussions. No definite
limit has been fixed, but 1t was said
anthoritatively today that the presi-
dent plans to be back on American
soil within six weeks after his ship
sails for the other side
II became known also tcday that
the Italian ambassador, Count DiCel-
lere. as well as ambassadors Jusse.
rand Of France and the American
peace delegation will cross on the
ship with the president.
1t was said today that there was no
foundation whatever for talking Of a
censorship over news of the peace
conference, and that Am erican news
paper correspondents would be given
all facilities possible for transmitting
their dispatches.
Appeals to Wilson
President Wilson has been asked by
the grand duchess of Luxemberg to
intervene in behalf of the grand duchy
TO protect it against the dangers Incl
dent to German rehabilitation and to
safeguard in the peace negotiations
its rights as small nation, free and
independent. The communication has
been referred to the supreme war
council at Versailles.
German delegates at the mixed con.
ference at Spa, have protested against
the rejection of their request that
they be granted delay of two weeks
In evacuating Luxemberg, Lorraine
and the Saer region. Gen. Nudant.
one of the French conferees. stated
that he considered this protest wholly
groundless.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-26
FIRST GROUPS
|0F AMERICANS
OVERSEAS NOW
|ON Way HOME
1000 Fighters Expected to
Land in New York Before
End of Week-Were Train
ing in England.
OTHERS FOLLOW SOON
(Ry Associated rress)

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26-NearIy
seven thousand American troops are
expected to arrive in New York be.
fore the end of this week, constituting
the first units of the expeditionary
forces to be returned home.
The troops, consisting of 3S2 officers
and 6,614 men of the air service and
other training 6etachments, General
March, chief of staff, announced yes
terday. left Liverpool last Friday and
Saturday. The units, all of which
have been in training in England, are
being brought home on three British
liners, the Minnekahda, Lapland and
Orca
Details of the plans for demobiliz-
ing these units have not been announc-
ed. General March, however, gave
notice several days ago that none of
the expeditionary units will be per-
mitted ito sneak into the country"
So far as possible, it is presumed. the
units expected to arrive this week
will be sent to camps near the homes
of the men and the rehabilitation will
take place at those camps.
The seven thousand now enroute
home will be followed soon by other
units of the twenty thousand American
troops in training in England. Secre-
tary Baker said yesterday that the
homeward troop movement will be
limited only by transportation facili-
ties. Use of former German ships
seized in this country. Dutch vessels
taken over by the United States gov
ernment, American ships and prob
ably British transports, Secretary
Baker indicated, will permit a rapid
return to this country of the troops
abroad
CLEAR ARMY HOSPITALS.
LONDON, Nov. 26.-In planning the
withdrawal of American troops from
England as soon as possible, American
army officers have decided that the
only units which will remain are a
few of the medical service and the
staffs of the rest camps. 1t is hardly
probable, however, that these rest
camps will be required as troops are
being sent home directly from France
and the few units now in England be-
long to regiments in France and may
be set there.
Steps are also being taken to clear
hospitals here. 1t has been decided
that patients who are not likely to re-
cover within two months will be sent
home as soon as suitable ships are
available When the Mauretania
sailed today she took between five
thousand and six thousand from the
flying corps. 1t is planned to dis
patch a steamer to America every
day this week.
Admiral Henry T. Mayo, commander
of the Atlantic fleet, is returning on
the Mauretania.
81 am returning to America after
months association with the allies in
British, French and Italian waters"
said the admiral before sailing. THE
American navy is very proud to have
been associated with the allies in the
later part of the war. We appreciate
that it was sea power that won this
wonderful victory and it is impossible
to pay too high a tribute to the great
British navy.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-26
L|EBKNECHT DEMANDS
IMMEDIATE TRIAL
OF H0HENz0LLERNS
fBv Associated Press,

BERLIN, Nov. Give demand the
immediate convening of revolutions
ary tribunal for the purpose of passing
sentence on the Hohenzollerns, father
and son. and on Won Bethmann-Holl-
veg" says the Red Flag. the organ of
DR.. Karl Liebknecht, in commenting
upon the disclosures made in Munich
concerning the completely of Germany
in bringing about the war.
william II. must be commanded
to return and give an account before
this tribunal" The Spartacus organ
also demands a reckoning with the
socialist leader, Ebert, David, Molken-
burr, and others for participation in
propaganda calculated to absolve Ger
many from responsibility for causing
the war
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-26
CHILEAN DEPUTIES
IN STORMY SESSION
fBy Associated Press)

SANTIAGO, Chile Nov. 26- The
Peruvian question was brought in the
Chilean chamber of deputies last night
and stormy session resulted.
The second vice president of the
chamber suggested that the question
be settled peacably. The members OF
the new Chilean cabinet who we're
present, withdrew as protest and the
president and first vice president of
the chamber announced they had re-
signed the session then had to be ad-
journed to prevent violence.
The sitting was reopened later and
the deputies voted out of his office
the second vice president and annuled
the resignation of the president and
first vice president
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-26
TURKEY IS after
U. S. SUPERVISION
fBy Associated P:ess)

CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 26. -
American control of the Turkish gen.
darmerie and finances is being urged
by group of nine newspaper-seven
Turkish and two French-in Constan-
tinople. The group also advocates
American supervision of the educa-
tional system and the separation of
church ahd state.
A deputation will request permis-
sion to present the program to Presi-
dent Wilson during his visit to Paris.
The program will be announced this
week
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-26
Daniel G. Reid to
Aid in Reception
of Indiana Troops

Daniel G. Reid, formerly of Rich
mond. will be one of the former In
diana men now living in New York to
welcome the returning Indiana troops
when they reach America. The Rain
bow Division and the Thirty eighth di-
vision, both of which contain Indiana
fighters, will probably be the first to
land.
Mr.. Reid was appointed one OF a
committee to receive the soldiers by
Governor Goodrich. Other members
Of the committee are Richard f.
Breed and Guy Walker, former Indi-
ana men living in New York: George
Ade OF Brook and Meredith Nicholson
OF Indianapolis.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-26
After-War Activities
of Auiators Problem
fBy Associated Pre.s)

PARIS, Nov. 26-What will become
of the aviators now that the fighting
has ended?
Commercial aviation doubtlessly
will be extended greatly but 1t is
question whether it will present suf-
ficient attraction to the men who have
taken UP aviation for the distinction
to be won in air fighting. The Aero
club Of France up to the present has
issued 10000 pilot licenses and hun
dreds of military pilots have not taken
out the aero clubs license to which
they are entitled.
Inquiry among French aces shows
that the majority are too young to be
worrying about the next phase Of life.
although some hope that civilian ayia-
ton will offer satisfactory careers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-26
GERMANY PLEDGES TO
BUILD ALLIES SHIPS
(By Associated Press)

LONDON, Nov 26-The German
government has adopted the program
framed by the late Albert Ballin, di-
rector of the Hamburg American and
the shop owners union binding Ger
many to build ships exclusively for
the allies at fixed prices in return for
which Germany will retain her mer-
chant fleet, says a dispatch to the
Daily Express from Amsterdam.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-26
oday's Temperature
For wavne County bv w. z.

For Wayne County by w. e. Moore.
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednes-
day Probably followed by snow or
rain
General Conditions-The weather
continues generally fair north of the
fortieth parallel. however, extensive
storms cover the southwest. General
SHOWS are prevalent in northern Tex
as. Oklahoma and Arkansas. The cold
est weather Of the season is in lower
Wyoming, IA below at Lender.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-26
Every Family in Nice
Will Entertain Yankee
at Thanksgiving Dinner

PARIS. Nov. 26.-Every family in
Nice will have an American soldier
AS its guest for dinner Thanksgiving
A religious ceremony at the American
church at Nice has been arranged by
the Rev. Burgess.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-26
Predicts Trans-Ocean
Airplane Mail Route
(By Associated P-.ss)

LONDON, Nov. 26.-All mails be-
tween Europe and the United States
eventually will be carried by airplane,
according to Lord Morris who has
championed a movement before par
liamentary committee for the estab-
lishment of a port of call for Atlantic
liners on the west coast of Ireland.
Already. he says. regular daily
mail service by airplane is maintained
between England and France without
interruption by the weather.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-26
Chicago Probes High
Cost of Produce
(By Associated Press)

CHICAGO, Nov. ADMINISTRATIONS
into the reasons back of the present
unprecedented high cost of butter
and eggs have brought forth assertions
from produce dealers in Chicago that
the farmer is receiving nearly so per
cent of the above normal increase
The remainder was said to be divided
among manufacturer. jobber. whole
saler and retailer The best quality
of butter in Chicago is selling at 73
and one-half cents pound, with strict.
ly fresh eggs retailing at IS cents a
dozen.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-26
-LudendorH Leaves
Germany for Sweden
lBy Associnted Press1

COPENHAGEN. Nov 26.-General
Ludendorff. reputed to have been long
the actual directing head of Germany's
military affairs. has quit German soil,
according to the Frankfort Gazette
1t say he has left Sassnitz, Prussia,
for Sweden. His titular position in
the German military system was that
of first Quartermaster general.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-26
Freed French Prisoners
Will Be Given Furlough
fRv Associated Press)

PARIS. Nov. rs. Repatrfated
French prisoners of war may be given
furloughs ecpal to the time spent In
captivity under bill before the cham
ber Of deputies; minimum furloughs
of thirty days for all repatriated sol
diers Is provided for in the measure.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-26
Enemy Owned Seats on
Change Seized by Palmer
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Nov. 26.-Fourteen en-
envy owned seats on the New York
stock exchange, the New Orleans Cot
ton Exchange, the New York Cotton
Exchange and other markets, have
been seized by Mitchell Palmer,
alien property custodian, it was an
nounced mere today. The seats will
be sold shortly to American citizens.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-26
CONVICT coNFessEs TO MURDER

NEW YORK, Nov. 26.-James Re-
gan, Sing Sing convict confessed to-
day that it was he who killed Mrs.
Helen Hamel in her boarding house
here last February, exonerating Miss
Elizabeth Baksa, OF Freemansburg,
Pa, 19 years old, now on trial charged
with the murder.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-26
EPIDEMIC IN JAMAICA.

NEW YORK. Nov. 2s.-An epidemic
of influenza which has brought bust
ness virtually to standstill and has
caused many deaths, is raging in ia
maica.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-26
The Weather

For Indiana by the United States
Weather Eureau-Partly cloudy in
north. Probably rain or snow in south
portion tonight and Wednesday,
Slightly warmer tonight in central por-
ton.
Today's Temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14
Congressman Bankhead to Have Opposition in Tenth;
 Horace P. Gibson to Run

Jasper. July Especial )-Contrary to expectations, the Tenth congressional district is to have another hot political campaign. It will be recalled this dis trict elected it's first congressman two years ago after one of the hardest fought can.paigns ever staged in Alabama. This contest was pulled off by Will Barkhead and Captain Hobson. Bank head was elected by a small majority. Until the last few days it looked as if Bankhead would have no opposition in his race this time for a second term After q meeting held by the leaders of the district it was decidedNdo have an- other candidate to make the race. So the name of MT. Horace F. Gibson of Corona was placed in nomination and he will make the race. MT. Gibson is farmer and coal operator at Corona and stands high in the district. He has al- ways been one of Captain Hobson's sup porters and strong supporter of pro- hibition. He stands for the adoption of the federal amendment and the suppress sion of the liquor traffic.