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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-04-09
VOTE ON SPY
MEASURE TODAY

WASHINGTON, April 9.-In an ef-
fort to hasten disposal of the sedition
bill, Furnishing disloyal utterances and
those intended to impede the army
draft and Liberty loan voting on
amendment was begun today by the
senate and administration leaders
hoped to pass the measure before ad-
journment. Another effort for a final
vote today which limited debate was
made by Senator Overmand of North
Carolina in charge of the legislation.
but Senator Reed of Missouri objected
By vote of 33 to 81 the senate re-
jected an amendment by Senator
France of Maryland proposing that
nothing in the bill should impair the
liberty or right of individual to pub
lish or speak what is true, with good
motives and for justifiable ends"
Senator Overman opposed the amend
ment saying it might impair the bills
enforcement
Enactment of the measure with the
least possible delay was urged by Sen
ator Overman who declared that SEN
timent lis very much aroused because
of delay in passing this bill. Just
before the unanimous consent agree
ment was proposed, Senator Nelson
of Missouri presented petitions signed
by citizens of his state asking that the
spy laws be amended SO as to protect
American soldiers.
The amendment providing that no
persons committing any offense under
the bill shall be eligible to hold pub
lie office and that any other person
holding office shall be discharged upon
proof of guilt, was introduced by Sena-
ter pcv~oca
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-04-09
POLICY Of The
GERMANS SCORED
IN REICHSTAC
Calls Won Hertling Signboard
and Ludendorff Leader Of
Military Party.

NEW YORK. April 9.-Count Won
Hertling, the imperial German chan
cellor is "only the signboard of the
government, which is controlled by
the military party in which General
Ludendorff is the ruling factor" de-
clared Deputy Haase, Independent so
cialist, in the German reichstag on
Feb. q. According to German news
papers received here, the deputy Sc
verely scored the policy of the gov
eminent and said that before the war
his party had demanded for Alsace-
Lorraine full autonomy within the
empire. Discussing the German for
eign policy, Deputy Haase said:
''It must be incomprehensible to all
socialists that hundreds of thousands
are sacrificed solely for the sake of
Alsace-Lorraine. The Bourgeoise par
ties assert that in case Of referen-
dunn the population of Alsace-Lorraine
would decide in favor Of Germany
Why then do they oppose to the ut
most the plan for such referendum?
Can any one claim that the ulti-
matum sent to Russia is in accord
ance with the program agreed upon
between the chancellor and reichstag
majority at the time the chancellor
assumed office? The population of
Livonia and Esthonia is denied the
right to declare in favor of union
with Russia after the war. Do you
call that the right of self-determina-
ton? Why don't you pursue an hon
est policy? How can one still talk
of a defensive war and assert we do
x,xh Srn
anybody?
"It is said that German troops in
the east are performing police duty.
The German soldiers take differ
ent view. For them it is unbearable
that they should play the role Of
hangmen OF the Russian revolution.
Contrary to the assurances given us.
that we would not interfere in the in
ternal affairs of Russia, she is now
being forced under the yoke. We pro-
test most emphatically against this
policy of violence.
"The way peace is being made in
the east can only injure Germany.
Our children and their children will
have to suffer with their blood for
the consequences Of this policy. And
how does this policy react on our en-
emies in the west? Does any one
believe that in view of the Russian
ultimatum any other government
which has not collapsed totally wopld
enter into negotiations for separate
peace with Germany" s-s..,.s -
Deputy Haase charged that Russian
wireless reports regarding peace had
been withheld from the reichstag by,
the German government. Referring
to the recent Berlin strike he said the
government had succeeded in creating
great bitterness among the laboring
classes. The January strike. he de-
clared, will be recorded In history as
one of the greatest event of the war
and the German laboring classes will
not cease to fight for the democrati.
cation of Germany.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-04-09
FORCES OF ALLIES
EQUAL TO GERMANS

LONDON. April 9.-Premier Lloyd
George told the House Of Commons
today that when the battle of the
Somme front commenced the total
combatant strength of the German
army on the west front was approx
imately equal to the total of the en-
tente allied.
Mr. Lloyd George said his man
power proposals would involve an ex-
treme sacrifice by part of the popu-
lation of Great Britain.
The Cambria battle, he said, was a
very trivial event when compared
with the recent battle and until the
strain had relaxed it would be diff
cult to find out exactly what had hap
pened.
In the course of his speech the
British premier said:
I'VE have now entered the most
critical period of the war. There is
a, lull in the storm, but the hurr-
cane is not yet over The fate of the
empire. of Europe and of liberty may
depend upon the success with ~hich
the last German attack is resisted
and countered"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-04-09
$4,000 IS
SUBSCRIBED
FOR CAUSE
OF FREEDOM
Sales in Wayne Must Reach
100000 Daily to Put
County ''Over the Top"
in Week.
HUNDREDS APPLYING
BULLETIN


The Women's Wayne County Loan
Association. of which Mrs. Charles
Dru1tt 10 head. up to noon Tuesday
had raised $65.000. Of which $50. 600
IL In the city Of Richmond. Mrs. Ed
gar Hiatt has charge Of the city cam.
paign.
Liberty Loan sales in Wayne coun-
ty up to the close Of banking hours
Monday. aggregated $4,000. or this
total $71.650 was the record for Sat
urday. the remainder. $89;45O being
the sales Monday.
No sales are included in the figures
given out by the County Liberty
Loan committee until the applications
have been filed with and reported by
the banks direct to the committee. In
consequence the recorded sales OF any
given day are not compiled until the
day following. the mailing OF reports
by the banks to the committee taking
place each evening and reaching
headquarters the following day.
In order to "go over the top" in a
weeks time the average sales must
reach 100000 daily. mark that as
yet has not been reached and spe-
cial effort is being made to have So
liciting committees cover their terri
tory as quickly as possible. The real
problem which the committee must
face is the ability to have every per
son able to buy bonds reached either
by a solicitor or bank. Hundreds
are filing their applications direct
with the banks, but the majority. IT
appears, seem to be waiting to be So
licited which necessarily will slow
down the daily sales unless commit
tees speed up.
Several Indiana counties already
have reached their goals, and the
Wayne county committee is hoping
that by hard effort the quota Of ST.
100000 may be reached by not later
than next Monday night. Persons who
contemplate Purchasing bonds are
urged to file their applications with
out delay. Waiting for solicitors is
not necessary. Every bank in Wayne
county will receive applications and
will explain fully the methods Of pay
ment which may be taken advantage
of.
Hundreds of persons are signing
applications for bonds in small
amounts. $50 and 800, and are ar
ranging with the banks to carry these
on the installment plan Of payment.
The committee regards 1t as especial.
ly noteworthy that the desire to help
in this patriotic work is so manifest
on the part Of hundreds of men and
women who have not the funds at
hand but are willing and anxious to
obligate themselves for a bond in a
small amount by the plan mentioned.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-04-09
Jackie Band Of 30
Pieces to Play in
Coliseum Wednesday

The members of the famous Jackie
band of the Great Lakes Training
school will give a concert at the Coli
scum Wednesday evening at 1880
o'clock. after which the drill squad.
which accompanies the band. will give
an exhibition.
Admission to the concert will be
free. After the music, the benefit
dance, to be given by the Omicron Pi
Sigma fraternity, will be held at the
Coliseum. and one dollar will be
charged each couple for dancing. The
proceeds of the dance are to be given
the Red Cross society.
The jackies band is made up wholly
of men.
l.. A. Nordhaus. the band master in
charge Of the group. is the oldest one
in the crowd. He has reached the
stage Of twenty-six summers. Colon
el Charles A. Garrard, who is travel
ing with the band as it's manager.
from Liberty Loan headquarters, at
Indianapolis, says the band Is the fin
est group Of lads he has ever seen.
and the Colonel is noted for hooking
up with boys. He has been a boy all
his life and he will not quit it now.
The youngest boy with the Jackies
is H. M. Browne. clarioner player,
who is seventeen years old.
Charles B. Young. a famous tenor
singer. gives solos. He sings "Indi.
ana" What Are You Going to Do To
Help The Boys "Over There"
Somewhere in France There's A Lii
ly," Long Boy" and other popular
war songs.
There is one feature connected with
the appearance Of the band in all
communities, which becomes extreme
ly unpopular with certain folks.
Whenever the band is playing "The
Star-Spangled Banner" America"
or other war hymns. it is best for you
to take your hat off and do it quick.
Otherwise. it is very probable that
you will find the gold knob Of the
drum majors baton resting lovingly
in the pit of your stomach.
b. l.. Merriman is the young drum
major with the Jackies. and he is par
tfcularly averse to anything that
looks like disloyalty or lack of rever-
ence to the colors at any point in the
parade in which the band partici.
pates. He uses the heavy Wand" or
his good right fist or his good right
leg or anything else that is handy in
stantly to impress upon any forgetful
in the. crowd that this is
no time to keep your hat on.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-04-09
Gou. Goodrich Acts
to Prevent Lynchines

INDIANAPOLIS, April 9-Governor
Goodrich today took precautionary
steps to prevent lynchings of pro-Ger-
mans in Indiana by writing to all
sheriffs and mayors in the state, call
ing their attention to popular feeling
in some communities, and the recent
hanging of an alleged pro-German at
Collinsville, Ill
In his letter the governor asked the
sheriffs and mayors to do everything
within their power to keep the state
laws from being violated. and assured
them the state officials stood back of
them in all efforts along that line.
A list of all military companies in
the state, with addresses, was en-
closed with the letter, and the state
ment made that at any time of dan
ger of lynchings or riots the mayors
and sheriffs should call on the gov
ernc- inv odiatelv
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-04-09
FIVE BILLIONS
NOW IS COAL IN
LIBERTY DRIVE
Secretary McAdoo Calls on
the Country to Furnish
100000 Subscribers.
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, April 9-Secretary
McAdoo in statement wired from
| Raleigh, N. c.. and given out by the
treasury here today, called on the
| country to furnish 20.000,000 subscrib-
ers to the new Liberty Loan. That
number of purchasers he said, would
mean loan OF four or five billion dol
lars instead of the three billions an
nounced as goal
sssse - -
WAsHINGToN, April s.--Five bill.
ion dollars is the unofficial goal to-
ward which Liberty loan organizations
all over the country are working de-
spite the $4,000, 100000 minimum set
by the treasury for the big war credit
This became evident today from re-
ports from campaign committees in
many cities which are anxious to reach
their quotas of subscriptions within.
the first half of the four weeks period
and to devote the last half to doubling
the apportionment
The treasury would welcome such
big over subscription, Of course, and
number of officials have expressed the
opinion that the total would 60 far
over the three billion mark. In an
nouncing the terms of the loan, Secre-
tary McAdoo provided that all over
subscriptions might be accepted.
Several big cities are among those
which have sent word privately that
they hoped to 'go over the top" within
two weeks, and eventually to double
their quotas and thereby win the third
Liberty loan honor flag with one star,
designating a doubling. Promoters Of
the loan count strongly on the in
fluence of the honor flag competition
to gather in subscriptions earlier in
this campaign than in the last two, and
to prod communities to earning the
honor star after the first goal is
reached.
Reports Encouraging.
So far reports have been genuinely
encouraging. Although definite re-
ports have not been available, and of
ficial estimates have been barred by
Secretary McAdoo, every indication is
that small communities are working
strenuousIv to pile up their share OF
liberty dollars. Farmers also seem to
be subscribing freely.
This is distinct contrast to condi
tions of the last loan, when big cities
were the reliance to a much greater
extent than this time. Officials rec
CONTINUED on Page Twelye.)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-04-09
.ASHE NOT GUILTY
OF BR|BE CHARGE

TROY, o., April 9.-Robert Ashe Of
Richmond and Timothy Glenn, former
mayor Of New Paris. O.. were not
fined on charges of bribery in common
pleas court here yesterday. Both men
pleaded guilty to extortion at the ad-
vice of the court and were fined 5000
on each count.
Ashe had pleaded not guilty to a
charge of bribery and was ready to
defend his plea. The bribery charge
against him was dropped and the
Judge suggested the course which was
adopted Ashe has constantly main
tanned his innocence on the bribery
charge.
The councilmen, It is alleged. tried
to eXtort money from Ashe. The ac-
tion yesterday exonerates Ashe from
the bribery charge.
Ashe said Tuesday he was prepared
yesterday to prove absolutely that he
had not attempted to bribe the coun-
cilmen. and that on the other hand, the
councilmen extorted money from him.
They pleaded guilty to this charge.
and he, on suggestion of the Judge, did
likewise.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-04-09
THE WEATHER
For Indiana by the United States
Weather Bureau-Fair tonight and
Wednesday. Warmer Wednesday,
Tcday's Temperature

For Wayne County by w. e. Moore
Fair and continued cold tonight. Be
low freezing again. Wednesday fair
with rising temperature.
General Conditions-The cold wave
which now covers that portion Of the
United States east Of the Rocky Noun
tains. is central over Ontario. Canada.
where temperatures are near zero.
This cold wave came here from Alaska
where temperatures range from 80 TO
81 below zero. An area of low baro-
metric pressure is moving into the
United States and is now central over
British Columbia and is expected TO
caused milder weather within the next
as hours. although it will not warm up
rapidly. Snow has been general on
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-04-09
Let's Ring the Bell for Liberty
[By HAL POD]

Our sons who bleed in Europe's hell
Fight not with lust for gain,
But for the land they love SO well,
For the flag without stain.
They bleed and die to pay the price,
God bless the names of those
Who give their lives in sacrifice
For freedoms worthy cause.
There's many vacant chair today
In homes of the rich and poor.
But this is the price we've got to pay,
For such is the toll of war.
They'll do their part at duty's call,
Our boys will do or die.
They never shirk, they're fighters all,
But what of you and I.
The time has come, we've got our chance,
Our cause is just and right.
Let's do as much as those in France,
Let's make our dollars fight.
The time has come, let's show that we
Are only glad to pay;
Let's ring the bell for Liberty.
Let's buy bond today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-04-09
William N. Hodgin. 80
Years Old, is Dead

William NJ. Hodgin, 80 years old.
died Tuesday morning at his home,
1925 Ridge street. He was born in
North Carolina. and for over 25 years
had been a resident of Richmond.
Surviving are his widow, Sarah; one
son, John: four daughters, Mrs May
Carmen of California, Mrs. Thomas
Vore Mrs. Fila Coats and Mrs. ]. NJ.
Norris of this city. He is also surviv-
ed by fifteen grandchildren and forty
great grandchildren
Funeral services will be. held at the
home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Burial will follow in Earlham ceme-
terry.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-04-09
Mrs. Georgia Gouan
is Granted Diuorce

Mrs. Georgia Govan was granted a
divorce from DR.. Thomas Govan in
circuit court Tuesday morning. Cruel
and inhuman treatment was alleged by
Mrs Govan. Her maiden name of
Georgia Cole was restored by the
court
Dr. Govan is now in the army medi-
cal corps.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-04-09
NO INFANTRY ACTION
(By Associated Press)

The Germans have encountered un,
favorable weather for the big attack
they apparently were contemplating
against the British front and no in
fantry action had developed when the
reports were dispatched from head.
quarters this forenoon. Neither was
there any movement of the infantry
along the French front. probably for
the same reason.
The violent artillery battle, how
ever. Is being continued in many Sec
tors on both fronts, notably In the
case Of the British along the line ap-
proximately of Is miles from La Bas-
see canal to above Armentieres, Just
to the north Of the present battle
area It was reported yesterday to be
under heavy bombardment with Ger
man gas shells and the enemy has
continued his pounding Of the area,
presumably with high explosives as
we'll
The British line on this front has
not moved since the summer Of 1916,
and there has been little important
fighting along It in this period. The
Ypres and Arras battles Of that year
leaving untouched on either the north
or the south.
Camoufaae, 10 Belief
Although the Germans may be con-
templating an attack here, with the
object Of dfslocating the northern Sec
tor Of the British line If possible the
probability seems that the lombard
ment is more Of demonstration than
anything else with the object of dis
tracing British attention and con-
ceivably drawing reserve from behind
the more important front to the south.
In the Somme region the Germans
are heavily shelling the British lines,
directly east Of Amiens. on the seven
mile front north from villers- Breton
neux to Mericourt Liable.
The principal artillery battles IN the
French areas were around the Mont.
didier salient and eastward to Noyan
These struggles Of the big guns were
carried over from yesterday when the
increased activity began to develop.
The French apparently are contem.
plating their withdrawal south of the
Oise to the west of Laon where they
have made their line for strategic
reasons conform in general to the All.
lette river valley. linking it up with
the old line southeast of Coucy-Le
Chateau. The Germans who advanced
as the French operation was in prog
ress here vere kept const antly cover
ed by the French artillery and sus-
tanned heavy losses.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-04-09
Rumor Says u. S. Plane
Has Reached England
After Nonstop Flight
(By Associated 'Press1

LONDON, April 9.-All London was
talking today about the latest war ru-
mor-the landing In England last
night of an American airplane after
nonstop flight from New York,
with II passengers. The authorities
declared there was no base for the
story but this denial served merely to
give it additional currency.
According to the popular version
this was the 'big surprise" which
Premier Lloyd George said last week
that the Americans would soon give
the Germans.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-04-09
Temperature is Slated to
Fall Below Freezing

Another cold night is scheduled for
Richmond. says Weatherman Moore.
Tuesday night the temperature will go
below freezing, he says.
However, a warm wave is crossing
the United States and will probably
during the next forty-eight hours. The
cold weather is general over all parts
of the United States, especially over
the Great Lakes where snow has been
general
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-04-09
President to Address a..
Congress of D. A. R.

WASHINGTON. April 9.--President
Wilson will deliver a speech here
next Monday at the opening of the
annual congress of the d. A. r. The
congress will be devoted largely to
discussion of how women may help in
the war.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-04-09
REPORT is TABLED

LONDON. April 9.-Premier Lloyd
George announced in the house of
commons this afternoon that the Irish
convention report had been laid on the
table today
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-04-09
GERMAN PLANS
FOR ATTACK
ARE HALTED
BY WEATHER
No Change in Situation Ac-
cording to Reports from
Battle Fronts = Artillery
Battle Continues, However.
BATTLE GROUND MUDDY
tBy Associated Press,

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE. April 9.-There has been
no change in the situation according
to the latest reports this morning
from the battle fronts. The sky is
heavily overcast with low hanging
clouds and the earth blanketed with
ground mist. Rain is falling occa-
sionally as it did yesterday and dur.
Ing last night making the battle
ground undesirable terrain for opera.
ton.
(By Associated Press)
LONDON, April 9.-The German ar
tfllery developed great activity early
this morning on the British front on
the line from La Bassee canal to south
OF Armentieres, according to todays
war Office announcement
The statement reads: Early this
morning the enemy's artillery devel-
oped great activity on the front ex-
tending from La Bassee canal to south
Of Armentieres.
Elsewhere on the British front ex.
cept for heavy hostile shellfng in the
neighborhood of Villers-Bretonneux
and Mericourt pAbbe there vas moth
ing special to report"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-12-13
READY FOR ~THE' OCCASION
Young Man Has Made Up His Mind
to Be Prepared When He
Meets Only Girl.

Cleric hasn't discovered the girl vet,
but he is already worrying about how
he is going to propose to her when
he does. War and matrimony, says
he, require preparedness. lie has
written a dozen tentative sentences
wherewith to Introduce the subject
We Gull few of them as mere sug-
gestions. He imagines himself start
ing the conversation with one Of the
following phrases:
''You look very nice across a table,
Il think cooking like yours would
keep me in good humor forever
sDo you object to smoking about
the house? don't smoke
'The high cost of living isn't SO
high, after all, is it?''
would you mind beginning to look
like me?''
II suppose, like ali girls, you intend
to remain an old maid?"
s'Do your clothes hook up the backf'
eyes, / know dance like camel,
but that is because life was desert
to me until this evening. Chicago
News.