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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
Austrians Attempt to
Surpass Accomplices
in Acts of Cruelty
By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, May 13- Italian
prisoners in Austria are subjected to
horrible outrages, a dispatch to the
Italian embassy from Rome today
says.
Never in the history of the CIV
ilized world has such outrages been
registered, it says. The whole thing
seems to be a systematic effort on the
part of Austria to destroy the man
hood of Italy. Austria is endeavoring
in every possible way to surpass in
cruelty and atrocity all of her accom-
plices."
The dispatch says Italian prisoners
have been stripped and left without
food or care if wounded. Most of them
died of hunger and of plague. Tuber-
culosis is raging and thousands of
consumptives fill the concentration
camps When their condition becomes
desperate the prisoners are returned
to Italy in exchange for Austrian pris-
oners whose condition in Italian
camps has improved. In the last 800
prisoners sent back to Italy from Aus
tria, all were found to be suffering
from tuberculosis in very advanced
stage, the dispatch declares.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
PICK LEADERS
IN R. G. DRIVE

n
Charles f. Coffin Of indianapolis.
state manager OF the Red Cross war
fund drive, will be the speaker at a
meeting of all the Red Cross cam
paign workers of Wayne county next
Monday evening at the Y. M. c. A.
The workers will meet for luncheon
and to receive final instructions for
the drive The presence of Mr.. Cof-
fin is expected to stimulate the war
fund drive in the county, and to
arouse even greater interest among
the workers.
The organization of the armies for
the city campaign was completed at a
meeting of the city committee Mon
day afternoon The generals for the
four campaign armies were selected
by John NJ Lontz, commander-in-
chief. as follows: George H. Egge-
meyer. Fred J. Bartel, E. M. Camp
field and John H. johnson.
Ten thousand notification cards
have been received by E. M. Haas,
secretary of the war fund committee,
and these will be sent out to every
person in the county who has been
listed as subscriber to the fund. The
persons notified will be visited by
members of the county organization,
and are expected to contribute the
sum assigned to them. All persons
who refuse to contribute without
cause, will be investigated, and
where there are evidences of disloy-
atty. will be reported to the county
council of defense.
All township organizations have
been reported completed. The major
ity of the townships are expecting to
complete the canvas in one day, and
are assigning territory SO a sufficient
number of men to cover the ground IL
a short time.
A meeting will be held in Cambridge
City Monday night. to explain the or
ganization in Jackson township. E
NJ Haas and Rev. F. A. Dressed will
be the speakers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
TO ASK $4,000
FOR LIGHT PLANT

City council next Monday night will
be asked to appropriate $55,o00 for
new equipment at the light plant.
The board of works instructed City
Attorney Robbins to draw up an ordi-
nance for that amount, for the con-
structicn of dam and screen and the
purchase OF new boiler at the plant
This equipment will be necessary to
handle the increase in consumers next
winter. Last winter. Superintendent
Dillon of the plan stated the plant
carried an over load and unless new
machinery is bought and needed facil-
tiles constructed, the plant this year
will not be able to furnish all consum-
ers when it is most needed. The ex-
ira demand on the plant has been
brought about by the increase of war
materials manufactured in Richmond.
John L. Peltz moved that suffi-
cient amount of money be set aside
each month to meet the bonds on the
light plant.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
REPEATS CHARGE
OF MISCONDUCT

WASHINGTON, May 13-1n an
open letter to President Wilson pub
lished today. Gutson Borglum, the
sculptor, reiterated his charges of mis-
col1uct in the government aircraft
production organization, denied that
he had betrayed the Presidents friend
ship and demanded an open and full
investigation by the sentate military
committee Of the entire aircraft pro-
gram. His own investigation, he said,
haw been hindered "by the war depart
ment under Secretary Baker"
Mr.. Borglum, who has been the
chief critic Of airplane production Of
fcials denounced as "a deliberate
frame-up" the presentation to the
senate Friday of documents designed
to show that the sculptor had attempt
ed to capitalize his friendship with
the president by secretly organizing
company to build airplanes.
Detailed evidence and affidavits
dealing with this phase of the contro-
versy and which he said would dis
prove the accusations against him,
would be submitted to the senate COM
mittee tomorrow or Wednesday by
Senator Brandegee. Of Connecticut
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
RECORDS STILL NEEDED

1t is not too late to bring old talk
ing machine records to the Har-
rison Edison section for shipment
to the military training camps. 1t
will be recalled that letters from
the Wayne county boys say that
the original seventy-five records
which were sent last year have
been played to death" and have
been worn out by sand and dust.
Records of all kinds can be used.
Every owner of talking machine
has surplus records that can be
spared. Bring them to the Edison
Section of Harrison's drug store in
the Westcott hotel building. Your
name will be put on the record. and
the Edison Section will do the pack
ing and shipping.
New York and Chicago have sent
records by the thousands and thou
sands to their boys. Wayne county
ought to send records by the hun
dreds.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
DR.. J. A. WALLS
DIES FOLLOWING
BRIEF ILLNESS
Widely Known Physician
Succumbs Following Para
lytic Stroke Week Ago.

The death of DR.. J.. A. Walls. one
of the best known physicians in Rich
mond, occurred Sunday morning at
$40 O'Clock at his home. 21 South
Tenth street He was stricken with a
condition had been recognized as
hopeless since that time. He had
been in ill health for the last year as
the result of a nervous breakdown
DR.. Walls was SO years old, and had
lived in Richmond for 40 years. He
was born in Camden, o. For the last
"a years he has practiced medicine in
Richmond, Newcastle and adjoining
towns, and was well known as a spec
ialist in chronic diseases. He studied
medicine at the Physio Medical col
lege at Indianapolis.
He was one of the charter memb mberS
of the First Christian church of Rich
mond, and was actively identified with
every phase of church work. For a
number of years he served us an
elder in the church, and when he
was forced to give up the position be-
cause of failing health, he was made
and honorary elder of the church for
life.
Funeral Services Tuesday.
He was a former member of the
Masonic order but gave UP his lodge
affiliation because of the condition of
his health.
Surviving are his widow, formerly
Miss Miriam Windsor of Richmond,
and one daughter, Mrs f. E. Pierce
of near Newcastle.
Funeral services will be conducted
Tuesday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock
from the First Christian church. with
the Rev. l.. e. Murray Officiating.
Burial VIII Be Ia EafiEasn. q he pail
bearers will be p. A. Reid, s. II Mills,
J. w. Parkhurst. A. b. Harrison, DR.
E. p. Weist, and b. +. Harris.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
(By As'soeiated Press.l

LONDON, April 13.-.'The hostile
artillery was active during the night
in the Somne valley and Albert sec
tors, also between Yoon and the forest
of Niepps (Flanders 'front.'" says to-
days statement
Assurance in their ability to stem
the tide OF German forces grows
among the allied leaders as the enemy
delays q renewal Of his offensive from
day to day. With the French reserves
almost intact, it has ben decided not
to incorporate the American army in
the AngloFrench armies at this time
and not to use it until it is complete
and self-sustaining
No Official Word.
Washington has no official confirma-
ton OF this report, received in Ottawa
in the form of a summary Of report
issued by the war cabinet but gratifica-
ton is felt that the American army
will be enabled to meet the foe as an
entirety. When the German menace
against Amiens, Paris and the Chan
mel ports became SO serious and Gen.
eral Foch assumed command, all avail
able American troops were rushed to
the important battle line and a sec
tor of Montdidier is now held by the
American soldiers.
Germany's military leaders have
used up most Of their reserves in their
attacks since March q and the Brit
ish and French forces with the reserve
forces, are deemed fully able to de-
fend agains further enemy onrushes.
The allied strategy is aided by the
fact that the Germans must attack or
admit defeat.
1t is now two weeks since the dis
astrous rerufse north Of Mont KEN
mel and in that time the Germans
have gained hardly a foot either in
Flanders or in Picardy. The French
and British, however, have taken
some small and locally important po-
sitions in limited attacks, the latest
advance having been made by the
French north of KENNEL village in
the capture of Hill A and an adjoin-
ing farm.
Thousands Of Shells Fired.
1t is felt the Germans cannot de-
lay their attacks in sthength much
longer and that important sectors
southwest of Ypres and between Ar
ras and the Somme Will soon resound
again to the clash of mighty battles.
Meanwhile the opposing army are fir
ing thousands OF shells into and be-
hind the hostile positions.
On the Italian front the fighting is
becoming sharper with the Italians
on the offensive. After the success
full operation on Monte Como, south
Of Asiago. the Italians have wiped out
an Austrian advance post on the i'm
portant height Of Col Del Orso, be-
tween the Renta and the Piave. Aus
trian patrol parties were repulsed
north of Lake Garda and along the
line west of the Brenta.
Announcement that Emperor
Charles had gone to the front to wit
ness the start Of a new offensive
against the Italians, which has not
developed. has not improved inter
nal conditions in the dual monarchy
and the existence of a separate Aus
trian state is reported to be in danger.
Baron Burian and the emperor nov
have gone to German great head
quarters. where, it is said, the foreign
minister VIII discuss plans for the
military and commercial alliance Of
Germany and Austro-Hungary. The
serious lack OF food which has caused
outbreaks In Austria and Bohemia has
spread to Galacia and many are re-
ported to be dying of hunger.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13

TO Be PLACED
AT THE BOTTOM
fBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, May 13.- Final
steps toward completion of legislation
amending the selective service were
taken today by congress
A complete agreement was reached
by senate and house conferres on the
bill extending the law to youths OBJ
aiming their majority since last June
The dispute over exemption of theo.
logical and medical students from
registration was compromised with
the adoption Of provision exempting
them if actually enrolled when the act
is signed but requiring registration of
those who entered school afterward.
The provision placing new regis
trants at the bottom of eeligible list
was retained
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
CATTLE WASHED
away BY HEAVY
RAINS SUNDAY
Slight Damage Is Done to
Crops, 1t Is Believed
Corn Is Hurt.

Newly planted corn in Wayne coun-
ty was damaged Saturday and Sunday
by the heavy rains, according to re-
ports received here Monday. The
damage done by the heavy rains
throughout the county is believed to
be slight. however.
In New Garden township between
one-third and one-half of the corn crop
had been planted, and 1t is thought
the greater part Of this will rot be-
cause of the heavy rain. Farmers In
Boston, Center and Franklin town
ships also reported that there were
signs Of corn rotting, but in these
townships only a small percent of the
crop is in the ground.
County Agent Kline said Monday
that where corn has been planted in
clay soil it is probable that the soil
would form such hard crust on the
surface, following the rain. that the
shoots of corn would not be able to
break through.
Wheat and oats crops were damaged
only slightly by the rainfall. Glover
was not damaged.
War Gardens Benefited
War gardens will be benefited by
the rain, City Gardener Murphy said
Monday. The only damage which
might have been done the gardens.
was where the gardens we're planted
on a hill side. and the seed were
washed out by the rain. The moisture
in the ground will be very beneficial
to the gardens. Mr. Murphy stated,
and by cultivating the gardens when
the ground begins to dry of, it will
be possible to conserve tie moisture
now in the soil.
The rain did slight damage to the
telephone wires in Richmond, where
the large cables still remain on the
poles. -Four miles east OF Richmond,
between Campbellstown and the state
line the overflow from the bitches
washed out the gravel from between
the ties, and delayed a west bound
train for an hour. The damage to the
track was very slight, and was easily
repaired.
On several farms cattle were wash
ed away by the heavy downpour Sum-
day.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
Three American Scouts
Attack Strong Position
of Huns, Killing Five
fBy Associated Press,

+ a9 4 u 7
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE sieSTHx1N4geAa
scouts yesterday afternoon attacked 4
strong point in the Luneville sector
In which enemy snipers mad a nest
and had been operating with such
success that several Americans had
been killed by their bullets.
The scouts found the point held by
an officer and IL men. The party at
tackled the Germans, killing the officer
and four men. The officers papers,
which were captured, included Ger.
man code and other documents from
which important information was
secured.
The scouts retired when German re-
Inducements reappeared. Upon the
return of the scouts, twenty-five Amer
leans crossed to the German positions
and resumed the fight. The report on
this encounter had not been received
up to this forenoon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
Grand Dukes IN Hands
of Hun, Says Dispatch
1Rv Associated Pressl

AMSTERDAM, May 13.-The Uk-
rainian press bureau has received in
formation from Odessa. according to
which the former Dowager Empress
Maria Feodorovona and Grand Dukes
Nicholas Nicholaievitch and Alexand-
er Nicholaievith (Michaelovitch), who
had been living at Dulbar near Alto
dor. in the Crimea, are in the hands
of the. Germans.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
Today's Temperature.
yne County by w. z. Moore

For Wayne County by w. e. Moore
Fair tonight and Tuesday. Probably
frost tonight Warmer Tuesday after
noon and Wednesday.
General Conditions - The Texas
storm moves directly northeastward,
causing heavy rains over the central
and southern portion of the United
States, especially heavy in the Ohio
Valley. Temperatures were below
,reezng yesterday in the Dakotas. "a
above at Williston. Four inches of
snow on level at Cheyenne, Wyo. Cool
weather will continue to settle south
ward and frost is probable in this
section. probably heavy in the low
lands and light elsewhere. Tempera-
ture will rise after tonight.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
Austria Considers One
Breadless Day a Week
tBy Associated Press)

LONDON, May 13.-The Austrian
food controller is considering the in
PRODUCTION of one breadless day a
week, according to a dispatch from
Geneva to the Daily News. Vienna
say the government is
forced to take this action owing to
the rapid diminution of the flour sup
ply and the small prospects of obtain
ing more wheat before the next harv-
est.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
STRAYER COMMENDS
HARRISON RESIDENTS

Prosecuting Attorney Frank Stray
er was the principal speaker at a
patriotic meeting in Jacksonburg Sat
urday night. and presented the Lib
erty loan honor flag to Harrison town
shin won in the recent drive.
Strayer In stirring address COM
merded the people of Harrison town
ship for the splendid manner In which
they rallied to the American cause
with their dollars.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
Bringing Up Father"
Pictures Are Delayed

The Bringing Up Father" cartoons
failed to arrive Monday, and for that
reason there is no appearance OF
Father and Maggie and Dinty Moore
in the Palladium Monday evening.
The usual Father" picture will ap-
pear Tuesday evening. provided the
shipment arrives from the New York
office.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
Denies He Opposed
Doctrine of Quakers

DR.. Robert l.. Kelly of Chicago, made
public a statement Sunday in which
he denied that he had severed his
connections with the Society Of Friends
because he was opposed to the Friends
attitude toward the war. He said in
his statement that the only reason he
left the church and joined the Oak
Park Congressional church, was be-
cause the nearest Friends church was
located several miles from his home
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
Wayne Third in State
in Thrift Stamp Sales

The War Savings Stamp bulletin of
May 13 gives Wayne county third
place in the state for the largest sale
OF thrift stamps per capita.
In Wayne county $945. .o20 worth Of
war savings stamps have ben sold,
amounting to 8.75 per capita Johnson
county leads In the state with sales
amounting to $13.44 per capita, and
Huntington county is second with
$10.l2
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
To Investigate Prices
Of Farming Implements
fBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, May 13.-Investiga-
tions by the Federal Trade commiss-
ion of the production and supply of
agricultural implements and of the
prices farmers are compelled to pay
for machinery is authorized in a reso-
luton introduced by Senator Thomp-
son of Kansas and adopted by the SEN
ate
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
Will Dispose of Charges
Against Sen. LaF GILLETTE
tRy Associated Press,

WASHINGTON. May 13.-Efforts to
dispose of disloyalty charges against
Senator LaFollette growing out OF
statements made in his st. Paul speech
will be made Wednesday by the SEN
ate privileges and elections commit
tee. Investigation of the charges was
begun sometime ago but little progress
has been made in reaching an agree
ment on a report
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
Registrars to Meet
at Milton Wednesday

J. c. Kline. Wayne county agricul-
ture agent, has issued the following
notice to registered men Of Washing
ton township:
"A special meeting OF the registered
mems club OF Washington township
has been called by c. A. Leverton, to
be held at Milton. Wednesday night,
May Is. The meeting will begin at 8
o'clock and every member Is asked to
attend"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
Won Hindenburg is Dead
Say German Prisoners,
Captured in the West
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, May 13.-All German pris-
oners captured in France say that
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg is dead,
letters from British officers on the
western front report, according to the
Daily Express. At the same time the
name of General Won Mackensen is
brought into prominence as that of a
great man who is to bring the Germans
victory.
The Express assumes that the Hin
denburg story is circulated to explain
the failure of the great offensive.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
Tries to Take Horse Into
Capitol to Teach "Horse
Sense" to Congressmen
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. May 13.-J. c. Gray
of Albany. ~ ". came to town today.
hired horse and galloped half way
up the steps of the capitol before the
police stopped him. Gray explained
to his captors that the country needed
confidence and horse sense He had
confidence, Gray explained, and added
that the horse had the sense.
The police agreed with Gray but
sent him to detention ward for men
tai observation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
Wednesday IS Last Day
to Saue Dogs Lite

Township Assessor Boyd announces
that Wednesday. May Is, is the last
day for paying dog taxes. All persons
owning dogs are urged to pay their
taxes on or before this day
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
WILL ERECT MEMORIAL.
(By Associated Press.,

LONDON, May ia site has been
chosen In the halls of the Houses of
Parliament for a memorial to the six
teen members OF the House who have
perished In the war. The memorial
VIII be erected Immediately below the
great window on the street side.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
Boy Scouts Called

Richmond Boy Scouts of troops
, and are requested to report to
Scoutmaster Sam Nigran, Tuesday
TO receive instructions for the dis
tribution OF Red Cross literature.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
GRocERs MEET TONIGHT.

The Richmond Grocers' association
will hold the regular monthly meeting
in the Commercial club rooms Monday
night.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
LORD READING
I'm The DARK
fHy Associated press. ,

y
WASHINGTON, May 13-Secretary
to that of Lord Reading regarding the
statement as to the disposition Of
American forces In France. He said
the facts were directly opposed to the
statements and that American troops
were being used actively in battle and
"in such ways as to meet with the ap-
proval of General Foch and Perish
ing"
(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, May 13. Lord
Reading, the British ambassador. in a
a statement here today declared that
the announcement coming by way of
Ottawa that the American army would
not be fully utilized on the western
front until developed to its full
strength was directly opposite to in
formation he had received from the
British war cabinet and he was in the
dark as to its meaning
The British ambassadors statement
added to the puzzle in which Amer
lean officers found themselves on
reading the announcement from Ot-
tawa. Confidential Information reach
ing here recently indicated that such
a plan as outlined from Ottawa was
under discussion.
Issues Statement.
The ambassador authorized the fol-
lowing statement: "The statement
attributed to the British war cabinet
to the effect that the allies are so
confident, that having been given the
choice of small Immediate American
army for defense or waiting until they
are reinforced by complete powerful
self supporting American army they
have chosen the latter is diametrical-
ly opposed to all information received
by me from the British war cabinet
and to all the requests have been
asked by them to make to the United
States administration.
Il am quite in the dark as to the
origin of the statement AT present
all can say is that am convinced
that the document has been Issued
without the knowledge Of the prime
minister or the British war cabinet y
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
THE WEATHER

For Indiana by United States
Weather Bureau-Fair and cooler to-
night. Frost in north and central
portions. Tuesday fair and warmer
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13
ALLIES SURE
OF ABILITY
TO RESIST
HUN FORCES
American Army Will Not Be
Incorporated in Anglo
French Armies Says Report
Received In Ottawa.
ARTILLERY IS ACTIVE
tBy Associated PresD

PARIS, May 13.-Active artillery
fighting in Picardy on both sides OF
the Avre river is reported in today's
official statement
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-05-13

LONDON, April 1.-THE hostile
artillery was active during the night
in the Somme valley and Albert sec
tors, also between Yoon and the forest
OF Niepps (Flanders 'front.'" says to-
days statement