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This Paper V- Served by United Press Evening REPUBMCANo The Home Paper of Bartholomew County TT COLUMBUS, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1917 ESTABLISHED 1877. PRICE TWO CENTS. r7 T7 r3 WMTOI If ,1 i i I ii I I i i 1 PHYSICIANS TO i W' which? PLANS HADE FOR 3 YEARS OF HELP TRUSTEES ELECS HERE ARE LOYALTO FLAG Resolutions Adopted at Meeting Tuesday Night, Standing by the President. WILL SUPPORT WAR TO FINISH War Resolution Will Come Up Tomorrow in For i Passage, It is Stated. President Has Scheme Ready Consulting Board for County Hospital Met With tees On Tuesday.

For Nation to Strike at Imperialistic Forces of Enemy. BIGGEST PROBLEM IS RULE CHECKING DEBATE WILL STOP OBJECTIONS COPY OF RESOLUTIONS WILL GO TO PRESIDENT A I OF THOSE TfjTTEGAfsX VV -Al'y SUIT -) rS! iHbiKHtx! FIGHTING SUBMARINES MANY MATTERS WILL BE LEFT TO BOARD MEMBERS PHYSICIANS, IN ADDITION TO LOOKING AFTER CHARITY WORK AND PROFESSIONAL QUESTIONS, WILL LECTURE TO THE NURSES. INSULTS TO FLAG OF AMERICA NATIONAL DEFENSE BODY IS PACIFISTS MAY DELAY PROCEEDINGS FOR rA TIME BUT CONGRESS AS A WHOLE IS FOR i WAR HIGH ENTHUSIASM PRFVAIf ft ARE RESENTED BY COLUMBUS LODGE NEW OFFICERS INSTALLED HERE ON TUES- DAY NIGHT. WORKING OUT MOBILIZATION OF MEN AND HASTENING EQUIPMENT FOR THE ARMY AND NAVY. The Cglimibus Jodge of Elks went on Tuesday night as standing Members, of the board of trustees (By United Press.) Washington, April 4.

By by the President and as being in favor for the Bartholomew county public of immediate preparedness fof what- hospital met-with the advisory board ever eventualities the United States of physicians, at the regular monthly the time Congress acts on the I (By United Press.) 7ashington, April Though pacifism ran in a discordant undertone in Congress today, support of a war-to-a- war resolutions' plans fcr A telegram was received during the visnrv fioard mmnns of nr uniting the nation's forces to day from Edward Richtor, of New Or- Marnv np fi tT. Wnoa nr 7 7 I WWW finish was assured by both strike at the imperial govern leans, Grand Exalted- Ruler of the l-W VT C-' Elks, urging the local organization to Bracken, of this ment of Germany v.ill be ready The House foreign relations take-action. Similar telegrams have tun auu ui- n. wuinsun, oi been sent to every lodge of Elks, in Hartsville. The board hs organized the United States.

A Committee, con- by selecting Dr. MacCoy as president elstlng of William H. Eve.rroad, Julian' and Dr. Wood as secretary. for presentation by the committee voted favorably up ouarpnacK ana uaipn tk sspaugn, was Tne board of Dhvsicians was named on the Senate's" amended war appointed at the Tuesday night meet some time ago to work in conjunction ing to draft the resolutions and they with the hospital 'trustees relative to resolution and leaders stated were unanimously adopted as follows: various hospital matters over which the trustees have supervision, but on the measure would come up to "He it Resolved, by Columbus Lorfge No.

521, B. P. O. Elks, of All plans are ou-a thrcc-ycar war basis. Army legislation based en selective conscription of the country's young men as rapidly as they can be equipped, of- Indiana, this third day of April, 1917,1 which they' desire the advice of physi morrow for passage.

that: cians and surgeons If objection arises it will be "Whereas, The United 'States of One matter the physicians will. ban forced through under a rule America, our country, has been insult- die largely is that of charity work at ed, outraged and Imposed upon by county hospital. The trustees did checking debate. Two pacifists ficed and trained, is considered probably the most important. -WherS1; cEns of this, i our country, have been killed and eap- charity work on one or two turedln violation of international and Physicians and the physicians look at humanitarian law, and the rights of the proposition in the same light.

voted against the resolution. On the Senate side this afternoon, Stone and Vardamann decried the war All men except those ex empted such as married men, humanity have been outraged and vio- Consequently, they will take care of lated and our national honor- our this work: and, see that it is divided llSTf insulted, and, dmnnr nil the nhvs'rian who are mechanical experts, CALLS MESSAGE SAYS SHE DIDN'T JPSXZ billing donate a portion of mcve but declared themselves ready to, do everything possible In making war against Germany a success. Stone, however, will vote against the resolution. Senator Norris, of Nebraska, one of thie twelve who blocked passage cf the resent said insults. time to It- etc.

will be expected to ccir.c under, the colors. "Whereas, we believe in the hon- Various other; questions some of 'esty and fairness; if our President, them ethical jand strictly professional Woodrow Wilson, and his desire to will be left to the judgment of the declared, has made plans to follow the- German leadershipyon promise? that victory by Germany over this country will place negroes on a social footing with the whites. Thep lan is said t6 havebeen forme at-a meeting'of negrdesanI Germans-at San Diego, in April. 1915. The plan was known, the Tri bune says, as the "plan of San Diego," which involved the formation of Texas into a black' republic.

armed neutrality bill, declared that he would oppose the war resolution. 1 BREAIOREATIES Germany Denies Violation of Agreements of 1785, "1799 uo ail, things for, the upliowing of the consulting board of physicians. At NOTLSPEEGH Lord Northclif ee Likens Wilson's Utterances to Those of Washington and Lincoln. honor ami dignity of our country and timps an wiii t.9h tn Senator Hitchcock opened the. debate.

His speech and Senator thC citlzens an? the insider the interests of Hhe Tiospital Lodce's aroused the Senate to the highest pitch of patriotism. The Sen "He it Resolved: That Columbus patients and at the same time to maintain the of the insti and 1828, in Note. "Lodge No. 521, B. P.

O. Elks. 'of Co ate will act and act Pacifist speeches may delay proceedings for a time but sentiment cf Congress as a tution. I lumbus, Indiana, as a whole, do here Another" matter in which the board by favor a complete preparedness of The government will have sore designation a button probstly which will be given to those exempt, and otherwise serving the country. This iw the same scheme followed by England to protect those not actually In fhe army from being" dubbed slackers." Under the three-year basis plan it is the intention of the government to train men In Increments of 500.003 until there are sufficient to beat Germany.

No men will be sent to Europe immediately; probably none Will qo for' at least six months. The present regulars believe they will be the first expeditionary forces, leaving the new. ty trained men as a home guard until PRESIDENT WILSON IS IN PERFECT HEALTH whole, is for war. the U. S.

to resent said, insults and of physicians will take the lead is in violations of international and humani CHARGES AMERICA WITH VIOLATIONS OF TREATIES JOINING WITH ALLIES BY ENGLAND providing local doctors who will lec A "resolution designed to postpone war with Germany and give her a tarian law, and. ture to the student nurses at the hos chance to change her present mcth "He It Further Resolved, we pital. Local physicians have offered ods was introduced by Senator Mc ask our President to urge Con to donate their services in thisynuft- Cumber of North Dakota as a substi Relaxation and Exercise in Open Air Give Him, at 60,. Appearance of Man of 45. cress of the United States to take ter and.

regular lectures will be such action as' will protect our prin tute for the Senate measure. McCum-ber propesed that the United States recognize the right of apy belligerent in order to enable the student nurses ciples of patriotism, national honor, CITES APPAM CASE" IN SAYING U. S. PREVENTED DEPARTURE AFTER WAR OF GERMAN VESSELS SAYS AMERICANS. MAY LEAVE.

NOTED BRITON! SAYS UNITED STATES INTERVENTION IS GREATEST EVENT SINCE AUGUST, 1914, IN HISTORY OF EUROPEAN WAR. i humanity, justice and our flag, as he to-learn the work rapidly and also to enable them to pass the examination (By-Robt. J- Bender, U. P. Staff Cor.) to i establish and maintain a blockade shall tleem proper under the expedien ces of the occasion, and, the second increment of 500,000 ts trained.

The maximum and minimum agelimits of men'for the first is ex Washington, -April 4. On the verge of war at 60 years ojc age, President by any. means, but that further sinking of American ships without notice or they must take i before they become "Be It Further Resolved, That the registered nurses. There are now five Wilson is in perfect physical trim. (By Lord Northcl iff for U.

pected to be 18 and 23- istudent nurses at the county hospi To the casual observer he looks secretary of this lodge be directed to forward a copy of "these resolutions to Wood row Wilson, President of the Pending the raising of America's few hours to collect the opinions 0f jabout 45 years and. he acts. the army this government is making tal. 'I 1 Needless to these physicians part. unitea states.

members of both houses of Pariia loss cf American lives will be regarded as acts of war. Elimination of party lines was advised by Senator Lodge and he asked both Democrats and Republicans to forego partiisl An expeditionary, force of 10,000 should be sent to France for moral, effect. Lodge declared. Exercise and. relaxation in the open New officers for the Columbus lodge serve on the advisory board entirely ment and many of the general public.

air sunshine consistently employ- were installed Tuesday nigiit. They without pay and i are donating their services in the interest of the county are: Edwin Cobb, Exalted Rultr; gard the President's speech likely ed Particularly in times of greatest stress, are largely responsible (By United Press.) Washington, April in a communication addressed to the United States, through the Swis3 minister, has challenged the, assertion that she ha violated the treaties of 1785, 1799 and 1828. The note is in reply to this government's refusal to reaffirm the treaties. The communication, in part, says: "American citfzeits may freely leave Germany and for the most part have already done so. That departure from the country is delayed under' certain circumstances, is to be "attributed to to rank with the most notable utter institution.

1 JWilliam il. Everroad, Esteemed Leading KniRiir; Harry C. Jones, Esteemed i loyai Knight; A. T. Bard, Esteemed preparations to ship unlimited supplies to the allies including not only money, but particularly food and munitions.

The big problem before the navy, according to navy officers, Is creating effective means of combating the U-boat. Naval co-operation between the U. S. and the entente aliles has already been planned in detail. The National Defense Council, President Wilson's advisory war cabinet, is in daily session, methodically work- ances of Washington and I jncoln.

Its dignity, restraint and insight are considered absolutely worthy of the chief of a hundred mifijpn of the republic's 'Lecturing Knight: John Mahoney. sec retary; Raymond O. treasurer; MASS MEETING PLANS ABOUT COMPLETE NOW Dr. Cary T. Grayson, the President's friend and private physician, has played a prominent part in keeping the President strong and" well.

Whenever a danger signal is flashed along the President's system Grayson "catches" it. He and Grayson may always be seen together when some international ELECTION IN CHICAGO IS A REBUKE TO THOMPSON citizens at this-tremendous moment. Henry Hilger, tyler; Edward H. Godfrey, trustee for three years. IL Kollmeyer was selected as representative the Grand -Patriotic Demonstration To Be Held rT measures.

Demccrats Gct City Clerk, City Treas- "In turn flarminv ho 4 and Frank L. Flanlgan was chosen al ternate. In City Hall Probably Will See Great Attendance. urer and iwenty-two 5eais in tho City Council. 1 1 iui 11.

uiiuaiij una iu iriuai.u the United States with a violation of those treaties in that, without justification, on the ground of neutrality, it nrpvpntprt th dpnnrtnr aftpr thP ing out details of mobilizing resources, plans of economizing and means of hastening supplies for the army and navy and the allies. TELEGRAPH MONEY IS Plans have about been matured for (By United Press.) The joining ''with, the allies by the United States is especially welcomed by JSnglishnien who are fighting side by side with the heroic trench. We regard the coming in of 'Uncle Sam as the help of another big brother in France's fight against the Prussian bully. i We will be able to take care of our own part of the war on land, on sea- in munitions and in the treasury, but territories of France and Belgium have been chosen by tlie Hohenzillerns as their battle ground for the conquest of the world and it is fitting that we of the free English war of various German merchant ves-j the. patriotic mass meeting to be held TAKEN BY MESSENGER Chicago.

April 4. In one trouble has been encountered. -They may either play golf together or ride about the Washington drives swapping stories. As for every-day habits, the President's are extremely regular. He keeps appointments' with himself with the same "strict accountability" as he does with callers.

He has. breakfast in his room, luncheon is always at 1 o'clock on the dot and 7 o'clock dinner is rule. of the recent in the city, Thursday night. As sels and in the Appam case also con- most turbulent elections in has" been announced, Philip Zoercher, years, non-partisans turned the iolitl- tested the right of the prize ship to stay in American ports and permitted judicial proceedings against the prize. WALL STREET WILLING TO AID IN FINANCING Edward Bruner Disappears From This nowa meniber of the state board of tax commissioners, will bethe chief ouy MTier ononage in cgouni At Office Is Discovered.

cal machines topsy-turvy here yesterday and administered a sound rebuke toiMayor Thompson, and tlui Republican city hall l'orces. Hesides electing the city clerk and speakelr. He addressed the patriotic BERLIN STILL BLAMES' Befieves Meeting of the "Financiers meeting held in Shelby ville last Saturday U.S. FOR COMING WAR; tcity treasurer, the Democrats, won Should Be Called to Devise Ways and Means for War. speaking nations Americans, British, Canadians, Australians, I Zaa-landers.

South Africans should -com By holding to these few simple rules of living, the President finds himself a war President physically and mentally fit to cope with the big problems ahead. The music committee has arranged I Since Saturday, March 24, Edward itruner, ormen; messenger the Western Union Teleeranh Comnanv. to" have music by, the Columbus Band has been missin? from his home in this and there will be singing by the audi twenty-two seats in the city Council. 'o Tb focialists elected two and the Can Not See Any Reason for Host.l.ty Republicans the remaining. twe'u.

to Germany--Americans to be ()ther machines also went inti the Treated As in Past. i ditch. In the refractory river wards city. James J. iAsh, manager of the ence as well as by a male quartette.

The numbers to be sung 'by the audi (By United Press-) New York, April 4. Wall believes Secretary McAdoo Western Union here, discoswed that should POLES TO SUPPORT WILSON. llruner had been collecting bills and pocketing the money. The boy fled be ence will be "Onward Christian Soldiers," "Battle Hymn of the Republic," "America1 and "The Star Spangl bine with Russia and with Italy to rid the world of Kaiserisni Just as the Russian people united against the domination of Czardom. i The intervention of the United States is the greatest event in the history of-the warf'since Augustrl914.

GERMAN AGENTS PLAN UPRISING OF NEGROES fore any action could be taken against call a general conference of eqri-enced bankers to devise ways and means of financing the war with Germany, i where fights culminated in the mur- Rw iinitorf der a Grogan worker, independent umiea rrras.) i Democrats succeeded in electing: their Berlin, April 4. Officials here today candidate. Bloodshed and arrests said they could not see any reason for were common occurrences along the America's adopting a hostile attitude levee throughout the day. I ed Banner." As a result of numerous requests; the male quartette will sinfi The. Old Flag Never Touched the There were charges, against Bruner, pending in the City.

Court and he was tried for carrying concealed weapons re Ready to Offer President Army of 50,000 Men When Needed. (By United fress.) Pitsburgh, 41 The speech delivered here last night Ignace Jan Paderewski urging the Polish Falcons Alliance to. back. President Wilson, to the last diteh gives Ground." i as well as for various Offenses. Some of the uniformed drum corps, toward Germany, 'iney protested that Today is a gale day for the Imo-! responsibility must rest with thejerast.

Two years ago Thompson wh United States and that Jt does not lie elected as mayor by a plurality of with Germany. In the meantime it 147,477 and the Republicans carried When the trial was concluded. Mayor active tluring the presidential campaign, probably will turn out Thursday night to help stir up enthusiasm. Volland look the case under advise-tnent and has never-announced bisde- Scheme to Get Them to Rebel Against cision. Flag bedoeked, with the colors almost touching across the narrow streets in the financial districts, patriotism is manifesting itself in the big buildings.

i. Plans for the sale of bonds, with no remuneration for the service, already are being made. Wall tret thinking of the war. not in but in billions of dollars, James S. Alexander, president ot the National Bank of pointed out that the secretary cf the the premier pianist a new place in the limelight, leaders of the1 Falcons All of the famous I virtuoso's emotionalism went into, his plea to the Falcons to organize a complete military unit in the name "of Kosciusko.

Officers of the alliance said today was asserted. Germany will treat into office twenty-three aldermen, Americans still remaining in Ger- Yesterday's results indicate a cnin-many, just the same as heretofore, plete reversal. Berlin newspapers and public dis-1 To a pociaiUt gov-" the I honor of cussion among Germans is divided be-h''''0" UP highest plurality of any tween the American situation and the aldermanic candidate-. John C. Ken-franchise movement reform in running for re-election, rollcl many.

ju'l mor votes than his three opp- i i nenta combined. lii nluralitv HER NATIVE LAND. (By United Press.) London, April 4. A French girl seiz- wnixes jn vase ot war Has Betn Discovered. i- (By United Press.) New York, April 4.

German propagandists and seeret agents in the a chunk of mud from a Tommie's knapsack at Charing Cross station DON'T WANT GERMANS TO MISS SEEING IT. i (By United Press.) London, April In view of the improbability that the German press will be permitted to publish that they were, almost ready tooffer JZ. with the -explanation that now she witn me explanation that now she south are trying, to foment an uprising -could take a peep at her beloved home of negroes against the white people Psident oOOOmen, i X-Chpl "Hmky Dink" Kenna. Dem land whenever she wanted to. treasury, ts not memoir or the national defense council, and exire.svil the hope that the government would immediately take steps for concerted action.

in event of war, according to charges contained in a special dispatch today ocrat, went back from the First, by a text of -President Wilson's Marion, April 4. The program for i from Greensboro, N. to the New speech, it was stated, today that the allies are considering a plan of dis York Tribune. the celebration of Appomattox Day at rui. w1, Republicans elected the only vorin5 an immediate- change in thy tEfe re.ir;sentative that wa8 0Q fhJ electoral franchise in Prussia.

ticket. WIRELESS DISCONTINUED. (By United Press.) rThe Hague, April 4. -The German-American wireless service has ceased. Berlin advices today indicated its abandonment in view of the present conditions.

the Soldiers Home next Sunday after- tributing it broadcast over Ger noon has "been, completed, and will many in aeroplanes. Working in Luthern and other German schools Germans, it is charged, have been busy for some time. On settlement entirely of it is Tipton, April 4. The CharuVr of Commerce has awarded the contract for the "rebuilding of tlw cutlery factory, nhich recently burned Lere. tract many veterans to the home for the occasion.

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