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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-07
HUN PROPAGANDA
SH|PWRECKED BY
LUSITAN|A. ACT
Public Feeling Reused by
Sinking of Ship, Says Berns-.
torff = Couldn't Handle
Newspapers
tBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7--Shipwreck
of German propaganda initiated in
America by Bernard Dernburg was at
tributed by Count Won Bernstorff in
his explanation to the Berlin foreign
office to the impossibility Of keeping
secret the fact that an American
newspaper was subsidized and to the
sinking of the Lusitania.
The former ambassadors explana-
tion was laid before the senate CON-
uittee investigating brewery and Ger
man propaganda today along with
other secret documents from the files
OF the department of justice by A.
Investigations.
In letter to the foreign office in
1915 Bernstorff said the subsidizing
of papers always ended with him be-
ing held responsible for all the articles
of such papers. For that reason he
said he would like to be free from the
Fatherland. which he added, has
shown itself of little value"
Forced To Reorganize.
The letter spoke of an unfortunate
experience with the Times Mall and
said only the future could show
whether we will have better luck with
Mr. Huntington Wright and Mr. T. =.
Leow.
A communication from, Bernstorff
to Berlin. dated November-1. 1916, an
nounced that reorganization of Ger
man propaganda had been started to
avoid complications since the public
sentiment was aroused against the
sinking of the Lusitania.
Among other documents presented
by Mr.. Bielaski on the second day of
his appearance before the committee,
were several relating to J. F. J. Archi-
bald, the American newspaper man
from whom German communications
were taken by the British authorities
while he was on his way to Germany
One PAPER was German embassy re-
ceipt for $4,000 signed by Archibald
issued April 21, 1915.
kilograms began to reach the com
mittee today from the men whose
names appeared on the important
list of names" among the German
papers produced yesterday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-07
South Pays Tribute to
England's Part in War
(By Associated Fress)

ATLANTA, Ga. Dec. THE south
paid tribute today to the part the
British empire has played In winning
the world war
Mass meetings at which speakers
told of the colossal efforts Of the ma
ton and of individual deeds of bravery
performed by her soldiers and sailors
marked formal celebration of British
Day"
Parades were features in many cities
also, and British flags were flown
everywhere. British soldiers who
came to this country to assist in train
ing Americas soldiers took part as
guests of honor in many of the meet
ings. Some cities set aside TOMORROW
for formal observance of the day, At,
lanta being one OF them
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-07
MOONEY SYMPATHY
STRIKES CALLED OFF
fRv Associated Press,

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. This
city, scene of the Preparedness Day
bomb explosion tragedy on July %,
1915, will witness no strike demon
stration next Monday on behalf of
Thomas j. Mooney. the principal bomb
case defendant. who is now serving
a life sentence in prison. The labor
council last night tabled a resolution
under which affiliated unions, would
have been called upon to render a de-
cision on the strike.
Labor organizations in other Pacific
coast cities also have cancelled plans
for a Mooney strike. A movement is
under way, however, directed by the
International Workers Defense
Leagne, to call meeting of labor del
egates in Chicago on January IA. to
devise ways and means to continue
the fight to obtain O. new trial for
Moe
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-07

The selection of DR.. Francis as one
of the many volunteers for the Red
Cross Speakers Drive was made be-
cause of his former experience in ad-
audiences. Formerly the pastor of
one of Chicago's prominent churches.
and with years of experience on the
public platform, DR.. Francis is said
to bring special qualifications to the
task of making American people real
ize the extent of Red Cross gratitude
for their past contributions of money
for furthering Red Cross ends.
Last spring DR.. Francis was sent
to France by the War Council so that
he might fit himself for speaking
tours.
The Richmond Red Cross chapter
wishes every relative and every friend
of an American 'doughboy" to be its
guest Sunday night to hear DR.. Fran
els, and see the motion picture.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-07
GREEKS CELEBRATE
VICTORY OF ALLIES
tBy Associated Press,

SALONIKI. Dec Reports from
Constantinople state that the Greeks
in that city and Smyrna continuing
their celebration of the victory of the
allies and the the defeat of the Turks
and Germans Enormous Greek flags
float from balconies and portraits of
Premier Nenizelos and other leaders,
as we'll as pictures showing allied vic
tories in the Balkans. are displayed
in the windows
When British warships entered the
harbor of Smyrna. Greek priest was
taken on board British torpedo boat
He rushed up to the, Union Jack and
embraced it. Greeks in Constantine
pie demand that that city be placed
under Greek domination by the allies
at the peace conference.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-07
Captc;n of Vindictiue
Is Guest in Boston
,rv Associated .-ress. ,

BOSTON. Dec. Captain A. B. F.
Carpenter, who commanded the Brit
ish cruiser Nindictive during the raid
upon the German submarine base at
Zeebrogge and the officers and men Of
the British cruiser Devonshire, now in
this Tort. were the guests OF the city
today at celebration honcrng Great
Britain's part in the war. The British
naval men were welcomed BY Mayor
Peters and program Of entertain
ment was carried out. British flags
were prominently displayed through
cut the city.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-07
DUTCH Want
To IN tern
Ex.kAISER
ON ISLAND
Will Ask Allies to Content
Themselves by Undertaking
of Holland to Guard Hohen-
zollern in Dutch Colony.
CROWN PRINCE IS OUT
fBy Associated Press,


PARIS, Dec. 6.-The formation of
an international jury to try the for
mer German emperor is given wide
support in France, the Matin says.
Attorney General Lescoure, after an
investigation, has transmitted to the
ministry of justice the charge of MUIR
der made against the former emperor
by Madame Prieur. whose husband
was killed in the torpedoing of the
mail steamer Sussex.
The attorney general said that he
considered the charge admissible in
the French courts.
LONDON, Dec. IF the allies in
sist upon the delivery of the former
German crown prince to an interna-
tional court of justice, Holland will
yield, but will first urge that the allies
content themselves with an undertak-
ing by Holland to intern them for life
in one of the Dutch colonies. accord
ing to an Amsterdam dispatch to the
Express
Holland, it is understood, will sug-
gest that Herr Hohenzollem and his
son be placed on an island in either
the east of West Indies, where he will
be guarded by a Duthc feet
1t is also anticipated that Holland
will be asked for compensation for
permitting a violation of her neutral
ity by allowing German troops to pass
through the province of Limburg on
their retreat from Belgium and re-
ceiving German ships from Antwerp
This compensation. says the cores
pondent. may possibly be the cessa-
tion of certain territory along the
Belgian frontier owned by Holland
since 1889, perhaps the southern part
of Dutch Limburg, the population of
which is claimed to be principally
Belgian.
Renounees Rights.
Former Crown Prince Friedrich
Wilhelm, of Prussia. has formally re-
nOunced all rights to the Prussian and
German thrones. His decree of renun-
citation, dated Wieringen, Holland, De-
cember 1, is published by the German
official Wolff Agency today 1t reads:
II formally and definitely renounce
the Imperial Crown, which might
come to me through abdication of the
Kaiser and King or other legitima te
rights"
Only few days ago the former
crown prince boasted in his exile that
he had mot signed anything" and
was SO far as he knew, still crown
prince.
DISGUSTED BY STATEMENTS.
MUNICH. Friday. Dec. 6-The inter-
view with Friedrich Wilhelm, the for
mer German crown prince, obtained
by the Associated Press was published
here today in part, and has drawn out
displays of anger from the local press.
"If the former crown prince really
made such statements, he has done
his reputation bad service" says
the Neueste Nachrichten.
His belated excuses and attempts
to clear himself make such a disgust
ing impression that no one will need
to grieve over his flight to Holland"
The Augsburg Evening Gazette. in
commenting on the conviction express
sed by the ex-crown prince that, Presi-
dent Wilson would be able to bring
about a peace of justice for Germany,
remarks that it fears Frederick Viii
liam is badly misled.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-07
American Helps Idle
Labor in Berlin to
Obtain Employment
Try Associated Pres.l

LONDON, Dec. 7.-Dr. James Crack,
an American who has resided for
long time in Germany. is head OF the
department at Berlin, which is finding
work for idle men. according to Ber-
lin dispatch to the Express. Three
thousand applicants for work register
daily with him, it is said, and twenty
four thousand men are now employed
there
Less than a quarter of the Berlin
troops have as yet returned from the
front, and it Is estimated there will be
seventy thousand idle men when de-
mobilization is completed. The dis
patch to the Express was sent Thurs
day evening and deals lengthily with
the labor situation. but does not men,
tion any disorders such as we're re-
ported yesterday from Amsterdam.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-07
Ban Is Lifted in
Boston Township

The influenza ban in Boston town
ship will be lifted Sunday at midnight
by official order Of Dr. ]. NJ. Bulla,
county health commissioner. Schools
will resume their sessions Monday
morning.
No new cases of influenza were re-
reported in the county today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-07
BRAZIL REPORTED
TO BE M0bILIzING
(Bv Associated Press)

LIMA, Peru, Friday, Dec. 6.-Re-
ports in circulation in Lima tonight
were to the effect that Brazil had be-
gun to mobilize her troops. There was
no official confirmation.
Francisco Tudela Varela. Peruvian
foreign minister, will leave for Wash
ington next week to assume the post
of Peruvian minister to the United
States. A reorganization of the Peru
Wan cabinet will conincide with Ware
las departure.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-07
u. S. Embassy to Be
Established at Peru

WASHINGTON, Dec. With the
approval of President Wilson Secre-
tary Lansing has asked congress to
raise the American legation at Lima,
Peru, to the rank of embassy. Peru
has signified desire to appoint an
ambassador to the United States and
the administration wishes to agree.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-07
10000 Armenians We're
Massacred BY Turks
During Euacuatioa

AMSTERDAM, Dec. & Turkish
forces massacred 10000 Armenians
while evacuating the towns of Baku.
Olti and Ardahan in the Caucasus, ac-
cording to reports received by the vor-
waerts of Berlin.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-07
Effort Made to Kill
President of Portugal
fBy Associated Press)

LISBON, Portugal. Dec. 7-An un-
identified man fired at DR.. Sidonio
Paes, the president of Portugal. in the
street here today. The shot missed
its mark and the presidents assailant
was arrested.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-07

For Wayne County by w. {. Moore.
Parity cloudy tonight and Sunday.
Conditions favorable for local showers.
Warmer tonight.
General Conditions-Weathe con-
unues generally fair over south and
central states. A series OF storms con-
time to cross northern portion OF
United States. One storm has now
centered over the northwest General
rains are falling on the Pacific coast.
Temperatures are zero over Ontario
and Quebec
Minimum temperature year ago was
six degrees above zero
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-07
FIRE DESTROYS SUGAR

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. Two mil
lion pounds of sugar were destroyed
by fire In a big warehouse on the
Delaware river front
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-07
5ALLANT,NE RESIGNS

WASHINGTON. Dec. "A A. Bal
lantine has resigned as solicitor of the
internal revenue bureau
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-07
The Weather

For Indiana by the United States
Weather EIreau-Partly cloudy to-
night and Sunday, Warmer tonight in
central and northeast portions.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-07

Ioday's Temperature.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-18
RIGHT AGAINST MIGHT FORCES
WINNING ON ALL FRONTS
(By United Press)

Paris, Oct. 1.-THE Belgian caval.
ry penetrated Thielt After violent
street fighting the British captured
Cou11Tai- The French maintained
contact with the germans last night
on the whole Oise-Herre front. The
in Champagne are
steadily pushing on toward Mezieres.
The Franco-Italian advance in the
Laon region is slowing down some
what. but the capture of Grand Pro
by the Americans permitted n wIden-
ing out of operations in .he Argonne-
euse region.
The allies are rapidly extending
the Balkan Victories. The Serbs cap
tured Aleksinatz. twenty miles north
west of Nish and the French occu-
ed Pierot, thirty five miles south.
east of Nish.
The capture OF HONS. Asia Minor.
by the British. brought them within
100 miles OF Aleppo. one of the prin-
cipal dcfenses Of Constantinople on
the south.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-18

They keep US working, not hard but
just busy.
There are about seventeen thou
sand men here, quite bunch of men.
I'll tell you. There are several forts
within a few miles of here that YOU
can hear the big guns booming most
of the time. 1t is the heavy artillery
practicing l think. We are within 35
miles of Washington, D. c. l would
like to visit that place, but don't sup
pose l will have the chance. l will
see that when I come back from
"Over There. Oh! I'll tell you my
travels have just started. l am GER
tainly glad enlisted, would not
have missed it for all the world.
Is Sadie still thinking of going out
to California for the winter? l must
write to Ray also. Our family is so
scattered l have to write lots of
letters.
Well dear folks 1 must quit. 1
could write lots more about my trip
but that would be dry reading to you
Other things l am not allowed to tell
so must quit for this time.
Lots of love. Your loving son,
CHET
The Delta independent., 1918-10-18

sured, the amount of booty brought to
Germany from the occupied territory
and the destruction has been far
greater than the confiscation.
OF the old men and children muir
dered, of the women and girls raw
ished. of the noncombatants taken
from their homes and deported to
work for their conquerers, of the mer-
chant ships sunk and passengers and
crews murdered, of the hospital ships
sunk, the hospitals and unfortified
cities bombed, of the mutilation and
murder by crucifixion and otherwise
of wounded and captured soldiers
of all this beastliness there is plenty
of evidence, evidence that no one can
disbelieve.
The best answer to German peace
propaganda is sinking more U-boats,
sending more men to France, speed
ing up our war wark along every line,
and a heavy subscription to the
Fourth Liberty Loan. Peace must
mean the triumph of right and justice,
1.-The defeat of Prussianism, not a truce
with it
Our soldiers in France are glorious
ly doing their part toward victory;
the Liberty Loan subscription must
show them that the people at home
are doing theirs.-Harness Hearold.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-18
. . % . % 80 . ,
} OLATHE.
, . . = . . . . . . . . . .

Mrs. Marvin Friday is ill with
pneumonia
Miss Ruth Mccoy of California
mesa has entered the olathe high
school.
Ursel FEES who is suffering with
genuine Spanish. flu is improving
nicely.
Mrs. Anderson of Paonia arrived
recently to take up the seventh grade
work in our schools.
Last Monday the Olathe library
was moved to the room provided for
it in the new city hall.
Mrs Geo. Roatcap received a tele-
gram Saturday stating that her
brother Mr.. Hinton has been wound
ed in battle in France.
Oscar Roatcap is now in the firing
line according to letters received Sat
urday by his father.
News of the death of Mrs. Chas.
Mcdonald has reached relatives at
this place Mrs. Mcdonald was a
niece of Elmer Young and resided in
Garden City. Kansas.
News from some of our boys who
recently entered the University at
Boulder is to the effect that some OF
them are a bit under the weather
Leo Blair passed a perfect examina-
tion for the navy but has had tug
of war with influenza and George
Picker has had an interesting session
with an abscess in the ear.
| Later kilograms from the bedside
of Delton P. Veatch who was reported
very low with pneumonia following
an attack of Spanish flu bring the as,
surance that he is improving nicely.
Owing to the prevalence OF an cpl
denic resembling Spanish flu all pub
lie gathering places have been order
ed closed. Tho, there has been but
one case reported in Olathe those in
charge take this method of prevent
ing the spreading of the disease, pre-
lferring to be little too careful than
careless.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-18
DRIVING THEM BACK FROM
BELGIUM THIRTY MILE FRONT
(By United Press)

London, Oct. 1.-THE long expect.
ed german retreat from Belgium Is
now under way. General Haig re
ports that the allies advanced yes
terday four miles on a front of over
thirty miles between Dixmude and the
Lys river.
The Belgians captured Throut
Schoorbakke. The French took Ar
doye and Lichtervelde. and the Brit
ish are in Courtrai II is also report.
cd that they are in the outskirts OF
Lille, but this is unconfirmed In
some places the enemy is retiring 30
rapidly that the allies can not keep
pace and have lost sight of 1t.
The French cavalry are approach.
ins Thielt. The Belgians are advanc.
ing toward Ostend and Druges, and
for the first time In the past four
years are getting glimpse OF the
country.
Fires have been observed in Lille.
1t is uncertain az yet whether the
germans are seeking to destroy the
town or not. The British have cap.
turcd the hills dominating Tourcoing
and Roubalx.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-18
CHESTER NICHOLS TELLS
EVENTS AT VIRGINIA CAMP
Marine Barracks. Quantico. Va.
11th Regt., Bird Battalion

lltn Rest., sra batJallOn
October 3, 1918.
Dearest Father and Mother:
At last we arrived at our destina-
tion. We arrived last Monday. ]
would have written sooner, only did
not know what address to give you.
I had a dandy trip coming over. ]
certainly travelled over lots of coun-
try and saw lots of different kinds of
people. We went through Missouri
and Kentucky and West Virginia
Those are pretty far south and lots
of Negroes. Missouri is lot differ
ent state than ! expected. In fact
all those central states which were
supposed to be prairie country. have
lots of trees and some hills All the
country I have seen in Virginia is
regular forest, in fact the place where
we are stationed reminds me of Grand
Mesa right in among the trees.
like it here so far, altho ! don't know
how long we will be here. There are
rumors that we will be shipped to
Siberia in the near future. You can't
tell anything by rumor however.
We havn't received pay yet this
HltnlH anu may Ilcl uIlll neat nDith
because we arrived here too late to
sign the pay roll.
We are under quarantine here for
a few days because there was some
measles and mumps broke out on our
train coming out here. have not
gotten either yet. and I hope not to.
/ am feeling fine so far. and will be
all right. ! am sure.
We were on the train six days and
six nights. It was long trip but
enjoyed every mile of it. Every lit
tie town we run thru you could see
the people waving flags at us and
giving us a good send-off The train
inspector said II was the cleanest
troop train that ever ran over his
road. Now that's saying good deal
for us. We had inspection every
day
We have to turn in all our clothes
except two wooden shirts and draw
new clothes before we are shipped
out. We get a new dress suit with
the laced legs and cap instead OF
n hat.
have several letters TO write and
] haven't much time. Am not drill
ing but there are Jobs OF all kinds.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-18

parcel coupon received from some in
dividual member of the Expeditionary
Forces.
Standard cartons will not be in the
hands OF the local Chapters and
Branches earlier than October 2sth.
and therefore local Chapters and
Branches will unable to accept, for
inspection and shipment. any parcels
prior to that date or the day OF re-
ceipt of the standard cartons from
Divisional headquarters.
II is imperative that Chapters
which have not already complied with
the requests from Divisional head
quarters with an estimate OF the num-
Der Of cartons required by the Chap
ter. keeping in mind. in making the
estimate. the fact that only one par
eel Will be allowed to each member
ber Of the ENpeditionary Force from
your county. and also the fact that
probably not TO exceed 60 per cent
OF the men who enlisted and who
were in the draft are in France, the
others being in this country in train
ing and therefore not concerned in
the present arrangements for Christ
mas packages
Each Chapter should Immediately
appoint Christmas Parcels Com
mittee for its own locality, and should
make certain that each Branch ap-
points Christmas Parcels Com
mittee. in order to handle the inspec-
ton of the parcels between October
2sth and November 18th. in accord
ance with instructions forwarded to
the Secretary Of each Chapter.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-18
II. X. cIupS
County Clerk.
Stockholders me..,r,

mere VIII be n meeting OF tho
s'ockholders OF Tho ,.nterpriso D,,ch
company at the office OF MilInrd Eo,r
amp November .. 1918, at Delta
Colorado The meeting ia ca,,od 10,
an, anu purpose or electing five directors
IT, n'a o.her matters which may proper.
1T 1918. ''o"er
THOMAS GRIFFITH. President
The Delta independent., 1918-10-18
:. c. TooTHAkER WRI
TWO LETTERS FROM FRANCE

Private Toothaker was injured dur
ing the summer. and spen. some timo
in a. hospital. His friends are de-
Dearest Mother and Nora:
More than another week has pass
ed by. and though it brings unvary-
ing conditions for me, l shall send
the usual few lines to you dear peo-
pie to save you from unnecessary
worry.
l am getting along fine, though
still have not got out of doors, and
still have received no mail. But my
physical condition is very much bet
ter. One of the best proofs of that
is the way | can sleep. During my
first month in the hospital / was
fortunate to get two or three hours
of sleep out of the .wenty-four. Since
then the hours of sleep have slowly
but surely increased and now | am
regaining all that which / lost. Can
now sleep from 500 p. IN. till 500
a m. Beginning today, however.
will go down stairs into the dining
room for my meals, instead of hav-
.
and so | will have to get up at a. m.
for breakfast. Isn't it a shame to
have to get up SO early? Ha, ha.
could be quite well contented il
only ] could hear from you and know
that everything is all right with you.
/ am still hoping that my mail will
find me and am doing all can to
hasten the time.
The weather stays nice here. Some
clouds with occasional showers. but
very mrch like Colorado weather and
very cool all the time.
1 spend most of my time at read
ling since I became able to read. I
just wonder what sister and dear
old mamma are doing this summer.
Please try to keep on writing to me
occasionally. / will be here some
time yet.
Truest love. from GUY.