Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 40, Number 80, 12 February 1915 — Page 4

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. FRIDAY, FEB. 12, 1915

The Richmond Palladium

AND SUN-TELEQRAM

Published Every Evening Except Sunday, by Palladium Printing Co. Palladium Building, North' Ninth and Sailor Sts. R. G. Leeds, Editor. E. H. Harris, Mgr., Id Richmond, 10 cents a week. By Mall, In advance one year. $5.00; el? months, $2.60; one month. 46 cents. Rural Routes, In advance one year. $2.00; six months, $1.25; one month 25 cents. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond. Indiana, as See ond Class Mail Matter.

' "The Valor of Ignorance1 Ask any average American possessed of the usual amount of misinformation of things military what our nation would do if invaded by a first class military power and, ten to one, he will reply in the words of that great pacifist, Andrew Carnegie, "We would rise up as one man and throw them into the sea." Then, however, he will go on to' tell you that the United States is in no danger of invasion from foreign military powers because of the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Pacific on the other. Our fleet, he will say, therefore will protect us from invasion from such sources and Canada and Mexico don't count. Up to five or six years ago our friend would have been more or less right. At that time our navy was second only to the gigantic fleet of England and constituted a first class barrier against foreign invaders. Behind it we would have had time to prepare the armies necessary to meet possible invasion. The introduction of

the dreadnought, the all big gun battleship, how

ever, made our once powerful fleet as obsolete as though the Maine's fate had been visited upon each of its units. Following this innovation in warfare, our thirty or forty battleships became over night worthy only of the scrap heap. Just as" the Monitor in the twinkling of an eye relegated the old wooden steam frigates to the marine museums, so did the dreadnought the slower and mixed-gunned battleships of the predreadnought period. The actual effective strength of the navy of the United States today is eight completed dreadnoughts and four in process of construction. Against this miserable fleet, if we incurred the hostility of, for instance, the allies, they could form a fleet by drawing units from the following powers of the alliance which have completed dreadnoughts in these numbers: England twenty-nine with seventeen building, France four wh eight in process of construction and Japan four with six building, Russia not counting though she has eleven building. Enough dreadnoughts could be detached from this enormous total to outnumber our poor little fleet two to one and destroy it entirely if a foolish nation sent it against them, or bottle it up for the duration of the war in one of our fortified harbors.

With our navy thus disposed of and the seas saf5 for their transports, there would be nothing to prevent the allies using Canada as a base for actually invading the United States. What numbers of invaders would come and in how short a time would we have to meet them? Military statistics show that in ten days' time Canada can throw 40,000 trained and equipped men into this country. Just seven days later, thanks to her great fleet of merchant steamers, England can land 300,000 additional men in Canada adjacent to our eastern coast. On the Pacific, twenty -sew en days after the outbreak of the war, Japan, thanks to her numerous merchant marine, can transport to and land in Canada, adjacent to our western coast, 200,000 veteran soldiers. IN JUST TWO MONTHS AND A HALF LATER AT THE LONGEST, THIS ORIGINAL INVADING FORCE OF OVER 500,000 COULD BE

AUGMENTED BY AN ADDITIONAL HALF MILLION MEN. Inasmuch as we have no little Belgium to bear the first brunt of attack and give us a breathing space in which, to collect our forces to meet the invader, how many trained men could we draw from all over our vast country to pit agaihst the first half million invaders ? About 50,000 regulars and 90,000 or 100,000 militiamen. And the latter, from the standpoint of training and efficiency would be just a little bit better than nothing. The fate of such pitifully inadequate numbers against an invader - over three times stronger numerically and much better equipped and trained would be very tragic and sudden. It would not be a question of months, but only of weeks until our eastern seaboard states would be conquered and their fertile fields, productive mines and factories and tremendously wealthy cities paying a conquered's tribute m women and treasure to the victors. With the loss of our eastern states thus speedily, brought about, our forces in other parts of the country would be terrifically handicapped because nine-tenths of our arms and ammutiition are manufactured there and would thus be lost to us. If our fleet lying at anchor, say in New York harbor, did not go out to sure destruction from the enemy's fleet, it would be captured or destroyed as it lay at its moorings. The fate of the east would be the fate of the west and the Japanese-Canadian army would shortly control all territory from Canada to Mexico and from the Pacific to the Rocky Mountains. Nor could the middle west, Indiana, Richmond, expect to be spared. British-Canadian gunboats coming from the Atlantic by way of the St. Lawrence River would quickly control the Great Lakes. Once assured of this, no time would be lost on the part of the invaders in capturing control of the iron districts of Michigan, the manufacturing centers and rich cities of Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. Not to do this would be to give us the opportunity to develop new manufactories for arms and ammunition in this territory and that is something no intelligent enemy would dream of willingly permitting. Only the volunteers, officered by men untrained in the wonderfully technical science of war and armed with every nondescript weapon conceivable, therefore sadly handicapped through lack of standard equipment, would remain to face the victorious invaders, the, very flower of Europe's and Asia's magnificent army systems. There could be but one conclusion, unless outside friends whom we do not know we possess today should come to our aid. Our country would be laid waste, despoiled, conquered, from Canada to the Gulf and from the Atlantic to the Pacific. This would be a sadder sight than Belgium today presents because so humiliating to think that a nation of one hundred millions should have allowed themselves to come to this pass through having been led into a fairyland of supposed peace resting on military unpreparedness, under the leadership of well-meaning but stupidly ignorant pacifists. A worse sight than Belgium presents, because for every Belgian woman despoiled fifty American women would be victims of the invaders' lust; a greater calamity because for every Belgian city destroyed a hundred American cities would pay tribute or be liquidated in the smoke of the skies; an end to make Heaven itself heart sick because when Belgium passed out of national existence, only a buffer state died, but when the United States lies under the heel of the conqueror, a nation with ideals imbedded in its very foundations, ideals shining out through all its history and still leading it into paths for the

greater glorification and service of mankind, the country with the greatest mission on earth today, dies and that due to its own and no other's fault. IT WOULD NOT PREPARE AT THE PROPER TIME TO BE ALWAYS IN A POSITION TO PROTECT ITS NATIONAL EXISTENCE AND ITS WORLD-WIDE MISSION.

Snapshots of New Paris

M'NUTT GETS $2,500 VERDICT AGAINST ROAD Companion of Fountain City Man Also Asks Damages From Pennsy Line.

A verdict of $2,600 was given Ray McNutt of Fountain City against the Pennsylvania Railroad company in his suit fcr ?5,000 personal damages. I The verdict was regarded with some j

surprise by attorneys, who had not expected so large a sum. The case was Df considerable Interest as the outcome of another case depends upon It. This is the suit of Ralph Chilcoate against the railroad company for $3,500. Last May Chilcoate was running a notorcycle, and McNutt was riding on i seat at the rear. Crossing the rail

road tracks at Eighth street, a gate descended on them and threw them to the ground. McNutt was made partially deaf. It is said the Pennsylvania attorneys, and Robbins & Robbins, attorneys for McNutt and Chilcoate, were making terms of compromise on the Chilcoate case today. The jury was unanimous in deciding the railroad's liability, and the amount the jurymen wanted to give ranged from $1,200 to $5,000, the full suit in tho suit.

HANSON TO VISIT "Y"

, A. W. Hanson, secretary of the state committee of the Y. M. C. A., will come to Richmond tonight to meet with the directors of the local association. Mr. Hanson has not made known the purpose of hla visit to" Richmond, but Secretary Learner said

Mew Treatment for Bronchitis, Asthma, Catarrh and Head Colds

Vick'a "Vap-O-Rub" Salro RelierM by

uuitium and Absorption. No Doting.

No need to tako internal medicines or

babit forming drugs for these troubles. "When Vick's Vap-0-Rub, Salve is applied

to tua neat or tbe boar, soothing, medicated vapors are released that are inhaled all night Ions; through tho a!r passages to the lungs. In addition, Vick's 13 absorbed through the skin, relieving tha tightness V4 soreness. -

Tick's can be applied over the throat and chest and covered with ' a warm flannel cloth or a little put up the nostrils or melt a little in a spoon and inhale the vapors arising. Also for Asthma and Hay Fever, rub Vick's well over the spinal column to relax the nervous tension. 26o.

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that he probably would address the board on matters pertaining to the administration of the association.

Fr Protection against the serious sickness so likely to follow an ailment of the digestive organs, bilousnes9 or inactive bowels, you can rely on the bsst known corrective

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CTVe Lnrtnt Sale of Asy Medicine In tie WorU) Sola Erywhere. In boxes, 10c., 25c

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Call on us we loan any amount from $5.00 to $100 on household goods, pianos, teams, stock Etc. If unable to call, write or phone ' our agent win call on you. The Slate Investment & Loan Co. Phone 2560 Room No. 40 Colonial Bldg., Third Floor Richmond, Ind.

The sale of S. W. Roberts held yes

terday attracted a large crowd and

articles brought good prices. . The Methodist congregational meeting was held Tuesdav evenin? at tho

church, and was a success in every

aay. ine members brought well-filled supper baskets, and the contents were spread On tables in thn haupmpnt fin

ing room. About one hundred persons

were present. Following the supper a well-planned program was given, and a splendid address was given by the Rev. W. H. Wehrley, district superintendent, of Cincinnati. Th sub

ject of his discourse was "Efficiency.-' Another meeting of like nature will

ue neia in August, . Carl Brown has purchased the home on Cherry street owned hv W. O.

Hutton, and has moved there. As soon

as the weather permits he plans to make several Improvements. Called to Help Parents. Fred Kemp of Bradford was called here Tuesday by the illness of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Kemn. who

are afflicted with grip, but are im

proved. Harry W. Bragg spent Tuesday in Eaton attending the farmers' institute. Whitewater Grange has purchased a new piano, which was placed in its new home Tuesday. Mrs. Earl Richards of Cedarville, O., was called here Wednesday by the death of her grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Mitchell. Mrs. Mary McGill, Miss Elsie McGill and Earl Acton spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Sherer. Miss Susie Brower and Frank Colvin were married at Eaton Tuesday

BEST LAXATIVE FOR CHILDREN When your baby Is cross and fretful instead of the happy, laughing little dear you are accustomed to, in all probability the digestion has become deranged and the bowels need attention. Give it a mild laxative, dispel the irritability and bring back the happy content of babyhood. The very best laxative for children is Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, because it contains no opiate or narcotic drug, is pleasant tasting and acts gently, but surely without griping or other distress. Druggists sell Dr. Calwell's Syrup Pepsin at fifty cents and one dollar a bottle. For a free trial bottle write to Dr. W. B. Caldwell, 452 Washington St., Monticello, Ills.

afternoon at 5 o'clock by the Rev. McDonald Howsare at the parsonage of the Christian church. They are making their home for the present with bi3 parents, but will soon go to housekeeping. Both are well known and popular young people, being graduates of the New Paris high school, and both have reputations as musicians. Mrs. Laura Laughlin went to Eaton Wednesday to spend a few days with Mrs. Brumbaugh. William Neanen of near New Madison spent Wednesday here on business. Judge A. C. Risinger of Eaton was here Wednesday. Harry Bobn of Dayton spent a few days this week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bohn. James Hensley Moves. James Hensley of near Fountain City who purchased a farm near here some months ago, was permitted to move Thursday. On account of the foot and mouth quarantine Mr. Hensley could not move his live stock and grain from Indiana to Ohio. Mr. and- Mrs. W. F. Wrenntook supper Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. McClure and F. M. Walley made a business trip to Eaton Thursday. J. S. White of Richmond spent yesterday here on business. Mrs. Ethel Mullenix and child of Woodland Park, Colo., are the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Miller. Mrs. Oilver Spencer of Bethel spent a few days this week with her mother, Mrs. Mary Young. Mrs. E. H. Sherer and Miss Elsie

McGill spent Tuesday In Richmond, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Sherer and family. - Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hawley and two sons of near Eaton spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hawley. " - Mrs. Eetella Coblentx spent Wednesday at New Madison. H. O. Hutton, who has been ill for several months is in a critical condition. Mr. and Mrs. Mills are Improved. H. S. McCoy of Eldorado spent Tuesday here on business. Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Fortney and Mr. and Mrs. L- D. Spence spent Tuesday night and Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Dalley near Lewisburg.

Pnnr-P fo Tenn Failed :

His Prize Is Found

Ponce de Leon, the daring explorer, searched among the swamps of Florida for the Fountain of Youth, which the Indians said would restore power and make. people young. He did not find it. , , Thousands of chronic intestinal, bowel and stomach sufferers have written to George H. Mayr, 154 Whiting St., Chicago, in quest of health. They have found it. His remedy, composed of healing vegetable oils from France, has indeed given them back

the health or youtn. i Why suffer from indigestion, gases t on the 6tomach, fainting spells, tor , pid liver, constipation and all the evils of a disordered stomach whe:: there is permanent relief here? Mayr ? Wonderful Remedy is sold Dv leadin? druggists everywhere with the positive understanding that your monev will be refunded without question or quibble if ONE bottle fails to give yo: absolute satisfaction. Adv.

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The Demand Increases Ever? Day

For. Thomas Bros.' Delicious Country Sausage, because lovers of good Country Sausage have found that

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is in a class by itself and well worth the prfceof 25c the pound. If you have not tried this delicious Country Sausage, do so at once as you will find that Thomas Bros.' Country Sausage has no equal. Tell your grocer to bring you at least one pound and try it for Breakfast in the morning. You'll say it's the best ever. You get Thomas Bros. Country Sausage fresh daily at

Charles H. Bentlage, 330 South 11th. Phone 2162. Ed Cooper, 1027 Main St. Phone 2577. Eggemeyer s, 401 and 1017 Main. Phone 1151-1198. L.. E. Little & Son, 432 Lincoln. Phone 3115.

Maag & Reilly, 506 Main St. Phone 1661. John F. McCarthy, 413 North Sth. Phone 1154. Chas. H. Sudhoff & Son, 183 Fort Wayne Avenue. Phone 132S.

Soles and Heels That Wear Longest are found in these Hub-Mark Rubbers with Service Heels and Rolled Edg&Soles. If you could see them made you'd realize how much thickness and high quality of fabric they contain. .The extra thick heels and soles give them more life. Perfect protection and positively longest wear, with style added. Also made in low cut style.

Look for the Hub-Mark on all kind and style of Rubber Footwear for Men, Women, Boy and Girls, i Not thia t You can rely on anything you buy from dealer who ell Hub -Mark Rubber Footwear. They arc dependable merchant.

Boston Rubber Shoe

401 and 403

West Store.

Eggesneyer's Two Gr

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MAIN STJREET.

Stores

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East Store

BFK. BACON Home Smoked Choice Cuts About 3 lbs. 20c lb.

BROOMS Good Ones 4 Tie Special 19c Each

LARD Home Rend'red 10 and 20 lb. Buckets tV2c Pound

ROL'ED OATS 10c Packages Sunbeam Br'nd Fancy Quality 2 Boxes 15c

TOMATOES 10c cans (lge)

Sunlight Brand

Good Quality 3 Cans 25c

Milwaukee Frankfurters Pickled Pigs Feet Home Made Doughnuts

Sandwich Chopped Olives Marrons in Brandy Roast Beef.Cold Sliced Pistaschio Nuts Imported Swiss Cheese Limburger Cheese

WE GIVE YOU MORE for your money when it comes to service and good work, than any cleaner in this city. We don't run specials as our prices are always special prices and you get only the best possible .work when we Dry Clean and Press Your Clothes Give us a trial next time you can't loose.

THE

ROY W. DENNIS SHOP

8 N. 10th St.

Dental Parlors 904 y2 Main Street (Over Nolte'a Carpet Stbr.)T Gold Crowns $3.00 and $4.00 Bridge Work ... $3.00 Full Sets $5.00 Gold Fillings $1-00 up S'lver Fillings 50o up

Canned Corn Colonel Brand Good 10c Pack Special 2 Cans 15c

Can'd Pumpkin Melvin Brand Large 10c Cans Good Quality 2 Cans 15c

Mackeral Breakfast Size Gen'ne Norway Fat Fellows 6 for 25c

Toilet Soap Violet Glyc'rine 3 (10c) Bars in 25c Box 19c Box

Dried Peaches Dandy Yellow Muir Quality Special 3 lbs. 25c

Neufchatel Cheese Goose Liver Sausage Pkg. Glace Cherries

Rouquefort Cheese German Lentils Vaterlandt Brick Cheese

Pim'nto Ch'ese with Olives Genuine Bismark Herring Swedish Milk Wafers

Carmelo Peaches Extra Halves In ' Heavy Syrup Finest Quality 19c Can

Car'elo Pineapple Finest Hawaiian Thick Slices Largest Cans 19c Can

Carmelo Muscat Grapes Car'elo Yel'w Egg Plums Carmelo Asparagus Tips All High Quality 19c Can

Red Pitted Cherries

.AH Meat; No Seeds

Red Ring Brand Extra Large Cans 19c Can

John M. Egpmeysr & Sons

Here's Your Chance To borrow money on your household goods, piano, teams, etc., to pay off all your debts that have accumulated during the winter. Nothing removed. $33.00

costs you $4. SO for three months. That's all. Other amounts In proportion. All

business confidential. Write or Phone Us Richmond Loan Company Phone 1545. Colonial Building. Room 8. Richmond, Ind. We are licensed and bonded under the laws of Indiana.