Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 40, Number 71, 2 February 1915 — Page 10

PAGE TFJ? THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. TUESDAY, FEB. 2, 1915.

ENGLAND TO SEIZE

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Cargo of Foodstuff Destined for Germany Faces Seizure. BY LEASED WIRE. . WASHINGTON. Feb. 2. The British government will seize the Wilhelmlna whtph sailed from New York recently with a cargo of food shipped by the W. T. Green Commission sompany of St Louis, Mo., to an American citizen In Germany, Ambassador Page at London cabled . the state department. Cone Johnson, solicitor of the state department declared that Great Britain had Ignored the guarantee of Germany that the cargo would be used only for German civilians and had based its decision on the ground that the German government has Issued a decree taking over all foodstuffs, thus making food absolute contraband. He inclined to the view that the decision of Great Britain to seize the ship practically - meant the .stopping of food shipments from the United States to Germany. TRUNKS MAY EXPOSE DIRECTORY SWINDLES

BY LEASED WIRE. JOLIET, 111., Feb. 2. Two steamer trunks found in the possession of Mrs. Florence Keenan, sister of Aledman Arthur Murr, were held by the police today in an investigation of the operations of a band of thirty-eight "directory swindlers," who were said to have secured nearly $1,000,000 a year for several years. Keenan who vanished after leaving his wife to guard the trunks, was said to have been the leader of the band which obtained the signatures of merchants by Inducing them to sign fake directory reports and then transferred the signatures to bank drafts.

GROUND HOG DAY IN LEGISLATURE

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 2. The house spent considerable time today considering a resolution presented by Representative Feick to abolish ground hog day. Representative Judkins of Wayne county, moved that the word "odor" in the resolution be construed as an adjective instead of a noun and with an amendment by Representative Harvey to "put the groundhog back Into his hole Indefinitely", the jesolution was adopted. The house voted this morning to give the state entomologist police powers.

Ground Nog Puts Winter to Rout When Sun Hides

Winter and cold weather received a knock-out blow today. At least that is the way to look at it, if you are at all superstitious, for Mr. Ground Hog failed to see even the faintest trace of his shadow before noon today. At five minutes after noon the sun came out for a few minutes, but his effort was too late, and all who believe are rejoicing that it the groundhog sees his shadow on the second day of February, before noon, there will be six weeks more of winter weather. This superstition had its origin la the following old English saying: "If Michaelmas be fair and bright, Winter will take another flight." Richmond's poet Laureate, L. A. Handley has written the following: Howdy, howdy, Mr. Groundhog, Ise Bhowly powful glad Jes to meet you an to greet yo An yo hoary-headed dad; It's a pleasure jus to see yo. On dis dark an gloomy day. An to realise, man honey, Dat you come out fo to stay. Howdy, howdy, Mr. Groundhog, AH de snow an ice am goin, An wld milk an wid de honey All de lan am surely flowin, Jes to mak de place attractive, An a spot fo you to play; Howdy, howdy, Mr. Groundhog, Suah we hop yo heah to stay.

FRIENDS COMMITTEE FAVORS CONFERENCE Secondary Body to Ask General Committee to Vote on Proposal. Sentiment In favor of holding a men's conference of the Quaker church of America existed among members of a sub-committee of the committee to take up the advisability of the conference which met in the South Eighth Street Friends church. No action was taken at the day session. The committee took up every phase of the question even to the details of a possible program should the conference be held. The general committee will be asked to vote on the question by mail on the strength of the recommendation of the sub-committee. Richmond is regarded as the central point for the Quaker church of America. Local members did not Invite the 'committee to consider this point as the meeting place. The matter may be presented later however. Among those present were S. E. Nicholson, President R. L. Kelly, Charles Tebbetts, Folger P. Wilson, Ancil Ratliff of Fairmount, E. Gurney Hill of Richmond, Joseph Brown and others from Wilmington.

EATON CLUB HUNTS GOOD GOLF COURSE

EATON, O., Feb. 2. The matter of establishing a country club by local residents is under consideration and it is highly probable an organization will be formed and plans realized at an early date. At a recent meeting of promoters of the plan a committee of twelve was appointed to obtain a membership list. Another committee was named to look after the lease or purchase of suitable lands near Eaton. Both committees will report at a meeting to be held within the next ten days.

SOURBIER IS SUED.

BY LEASED WIRE. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Feb. 2. Suit for $100,000 damages has been brought against County Treasurer Edward Sourbler and William Hansman, a printer, by George W. Brown, Progressive candidate for treasurer at the last election. Brown charges that Sourbier, who was elected on the Republican ticket, and Hansman, published and circulated an unsigned circular charging him with owning property that was rented for immoral purposes, and several other allegations which Brown says are untrue.

CONTRACTORS AFRAID OF VAUGHAN BUILDING Miller-Kemper and Pinnick Submit Bids for Razing Old Landmark. Bids for razing the Vaughan building

have been asked by the Dickinson Trust company and the contract will be let the list of the week. Several local contractors who are figuring on the work said they are not anxious to get the job as it is a dangerous piece of work. The upper floors are shaky now but are not regarded by the contractors as being dangerous while the building is intact They fear that the removal of any of the joists or other parts might result in the collapse of a wall or a floor and cause serious injuries to workmen besides endangering the people on the streets. Miller-Kemper company and Harry Pinnick are the local contractors who will submit bids. All were asked to figure on the work.

Wilson's Butler Knows the Ropes

NEW YORK, Feb. 2. Mrs. George Howe, sister of President Wilson, has caused many a chuckle among her friends by reason Of an incident that occurred at the White House during a recent visit. . Mrs. Howe was a little late for dinner one evening. The pompous old darkey butler who thinks the sun is regulated by white house rules, knocked at her door and said: "Madame, the president waits." "Tell him I'll be there in a moment" replied Mrs: Howe. A few seconds there was a knock on the door again. "Madame, the president waits." "Go right down and tell him that I have cooked his dinner many times and he has often kept me waiting." The butler left and Mrs. Howe and the president laughed over the incident. pnmmmcMi wnrV on a tunnel under

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PEACE HOPE GROWS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2. There is a strong and growing hope throughout the world for peace in Europe, President Wilson today told his callers. He said, however, that he could see no prospect for pushing a peace plan at present.

Drugs For the Farmer There is practically nothing in the way of farm drugs and poultry and stock praparatlons that we cannot supply. We want the rural trade and have made special arrangements to handle it promptly and satisfactorily. The large trade of this character which we now have has been secured by keeping what is asked for, by prompt and courteous service and by fair prices. We invite our country friends to make our store headquarters whenever in town. Leave packages, meet friends, and use the conveniences which our store affords. We thank you. New arrivals in: Merry War Lye, Wright's Liquid Smoke, Glover's Animal remedies, Dr. Daniels and Dr. Hess' stock remedies, Absorbine, Save the Horse Spohns and Crafts Distemper Compounds, Dr. Cox's barb wire liniment, Wright's Ham Pickle. Always on hand a full line of the famous Conkey stock and poultry foods and remedies. We Deliver Free, and Freely.

JOBLESS CLEAN CITY

BY LEASED WIRE. LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 2. A general "cleanup"of Louisville ordered by Mayor Buschmeyer to give work for the unemployed was started today and hundreds of men were out cleaning the

'streets. At a citizens meeting $20,000

was pledged to carry on the work. The men will receive $1.75 per day. . LYONS REMAINS LOW Word received from Dr. Emerson, the physician In charge of Dr. S. R. Lyons, indicated that his condition at a late hour last night, was lower than at any previous time.

DENY RATE RAISE

BY LEASED WIRE. WASHINGTON. Feb. t. A proposed increase from 9ft to 11 cents per hundred pounds on nails and wire from Kokomo, Indiana, to Ohio river crossings over the St. Louis Southwestern and other railroads was declared not justified by the Interstate commerce commission today. WILL SEIZE FOOD ' SENT TO GERMANY

BY LEA8ED WIRE. WASHINGTON, Feb. 2. The state department today was notified that food stuffs of any kind destined for Germany, Austria or Turkey would be regarded by the British government as contraband of war.

MISS LANNERD GIVES PARTY FOR FRIENDS WILLIAMSBURG, Ind, Feb. 2. Miss Myra Lannerd pleasantly entertained the willing workers class of New Garden Sunday school Friday evening, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M anion Lennerd. south of Fountain City. Refreshments of Ice cream and cake were served. Those present were Misses Elsie Bailey, Ruth Elleman, Ada Elleman. Gladys Bailey and Myra Lannerd; Messrs. WiUard Collins. Ralph Kern. Garland FraxJer. Ray Ewbank, Harold Brinkley, Acil Scantl and. Leister Lacey and Ralph Lannerd.

The English government has forced a further reduction In retail sugar prices to seven cents a pound.

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LACE CURTAINS REDUCED 20 to 33 1-3 per cent

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OUR GREATEST DAVENPORT OFFERING. Regular $35.00 Davenport, with Sanitary Metal Spring Bed, now $27.20 Regular $30.00 Davenport, $23.40 Regular $25.00 Davenport, $19.80 Other Davenports at $16.85, $24.75, $31.50, $39.00 upward.

New 1915 Models Buy Now and Save. $22.50 Go-Carts, now $17.95 $18.50 Go-Carts, now. . . . .$15.00 $14.00 Go-Carts, now. . . . .$11.20 Other Carts at $4.95, $5.75, $6.95 up.

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Knit Auto Hoods Knit Leggins Knit Hats all go at Half Price. Odd J,ot Lace Curtains Odd Single Curtains and Odd Pairs these at one half price.

Odd Lot Handkerchiefs Slightly Soiled and Mussed 15c HANDKERCHIEFS Emb'd and Colored Edge 2 for 15 Cents 10c Handkerchiefs, Plain and Fancy, 2 for 10c

NUSBAUM'S An Unusual Remnant Sale-Wednesday A busy January has left us with hundreds of odds and ends and hundreds of various lengths of remnants. All Placed on Center Bargain Tables and Marked at Half Their Usual Prices You Don't Often Get a Chance Like This Desirable lengths of our most desirable Silks, Woolen Goods, Linens, Towelings, White Goods, Wash Goods, Domestics Ginghams, Embroideries, Laces, Veilings and Ribbons. AH Remarkable Remnants With Prices Only Half Hundreds of desirable lengths and the kinds that never comes amiss. It will be real economy to investigate this unusual Remnant offering. Odds and Ends Prices In Our Millinery Section

A sweeping disposal at prices that will mean a quick clean up of all that is left of Winter Millinery. ALL HATS WORTH UP TO $10.00 - Wednesday, your choice p JLvf J ALL HATS WORTH UP TO $5.00 Wednesday, your choice Ovv ALL CHILDREN'S HATS WORTH UP TO $ 1 .00 IT Wednesday, your choice .LOL

Assortments are limited. Many shrewd shoppers will be here early. LEE B. NUSBAUM CO.

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