Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 96, 9 March 1916 — Page 13

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAH, THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1916.

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Because ro arrangements had been made to meet him at t-i gates of the city with a brass band, Col. Charles W. Thatcher, who acclaims himself to be apostle of good roads in America, passed quietly through the city Wednesday afternoon with his two Spanish mules and Is now on his way to Cin cinnati. Several weeks agp, Secretary E. M. Haas, of the Commercial club, received letters from "Col." Thatcher, saying that he expected to be in Richmond Wednesday, March 8, and expected to spend several days' here... Newspaper clipping! were sent ahead of the man, and because of the notoriety given his proposition to build what is known as the Washington Memorial highway from Washington, D. C, to the west coast, Mr. Haas appointed a committee composed of Chas. Jordan, Ed Harris and Howard Dill. Club Plans Meeting. The committee was informed that Thatcher was in the city, but Thatcher himself could not be found. Dr. I. S. Harold finally located the man on South Ninth and A street. Dr. Harold, president of the Old- Trails association found him pretty well "peeved" over his Richmond reception. He was informed that special arrangements had been made to call a meeting In the Commercial cluV rooms Wednesday evening, which he was to address on the subject of good roads. "I have decided to cancel my engagement in Richmond,", said That cher. Mr. Haas was informed that Thatcher did not receive .the noisy reception he had expected at th- gates of the city, and consequently he had decided to cancel his engagement in Richmond. Drives Spanish Mules. Thatcher wa driving a span of Spanish mules, had another burro following along behind. He was accompanied by a black dog. He says that PICKELL EULOGIZES SERVICES OF NOHR: PLAYERS GET "R" Work of Robert Q. Nohr, Jr., super visor of athletics in Richmond schools and coach of the high school basket ball team, in advancing the moral and physical welfare of the team, was praised today by Principal F.' G. Pickell. The eulogy came at the close of an enthusiastic chapel in the high school auditorium, when the students assembled to see members of the team awarded -their bright red and white sweaters bearing the initial "R.' In recognition of his interest for the team, Nohr to his surprise, was noti fied that he was also to be made the recipient of a sweater. Only the advisory board and the members of the team knew of the plan. Compliment ing the athletic director before the student body, Mr. Pickell emphasiaed roonr s consideration in refusing to overstrain and overplay the team. Cheers and applause were accorded the team, when each member, including Faculty Manager Towle gave trief talks and received a sweater. OARES GIRLS ROMANCE CHICAGO, March 9. The story of a girl's shattered romance, of her attempt to take poison and a batch of love letters were to be made public today when H. J. Channa filed suit for 150,000 damages alleging breach of promise. The plaintiff in the suit is Miss Amy Tbarp. William W. Mason, said to be the son of a well to do family who now lives in Chicago with his wife and infant son, is the defendant. BRIEFS Polo Coliseum tonightFall River vs. Richmond. Game called 8:30. 1t Parties wishing their pianos tuned may leave orders with Steinway and Sons Piano Co., in Masonic Temple Bldg. Pdlo Tonight, Coliseum, Fall River vs. Richmond. Last game of season. v FRIED OY6TER LUNCH SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING. PATTERSON, 14 SOUTH 9TH ST. 1-7-16-ihur-fr! tf Polo Coliseum tonight Fall River vs. Richmond. Game called 8:30. 91t Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease, the antiseptic powder to be shaken into the shoes and used in the foot-bath, It relieves chilblains, frost-bites, painful, swollen, smarting feet and instantly takes the sting out of corns and bunions. It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age. It is a certain relief for sweating, callous and cold, tired, aching feet. Sold by Druggists everywhere, 25c. Always use it to Break in new shoes. Trial package FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmstead, Le Roy, N. Y. Adv. Polo Tonight, Coliseum, Fall River vs. Richmond. Last game of season. 9 U AN IDEAL SPRING LAXATIVE A good and time tried remedy is Dr. King s New Life Pills. The first dose will move the sluggish bowels, stimu late the liver and clear the system of waste and blood impurities. You owe it to yourself to clear the system of body poisons, accumulated during the I winter. Dr. King a New Lite Pills will do it. 25c at your druggist Adv.

he is the official engineer and ' surveyor for the Washington Memorial highway and has traveled for over

twelve years. He started out with horses, but found that they could not endure the strain, so he purchased Spanish mules His spring wagon is stacked high with bis belongings and many valuable curios, such as elk horns, deer horns buffalo skull, deer hides and a moun tain lion's skin. GERMANS TAKE VAUX IN DRIVE BERLIN, March 9. German troops have captured the village Vaux, three miles northeast of Verdun it was of ficially announced to day. At the eame time the war office ad mitted the loss of a trench to the French at Maison de Champagn. - Vaux was a mass of ruins when the Germans occupied the place having been mashed by the bombardment of the German artillery. Fort Vaux one of the girdle of defensive work Is a mile southeast of Douaumont and its capture represents a gain of but a quarter of a mile for the Germans. RAKER CONFRONTS ATTEMPTS TO MAKE U, S. TO INTERVENE WASHINGTON, March 9. With a "green" secretary of war in the chair the United States was confronted with reports that indivated another welldefined, effort to force the - United States to intervene In Mexico. Secretary of War Baker within an hour after taking the oath of office receiv ed from General Funston official reports that confirmed the . press dis patches that war fare was in progress along the Mexican border, Reports indicated that if Villa is not in com mand of the expedition the bandits were part of his own body guard and must have acted under a plant that had his sanction. Secretary Baker after learning that Funston had troops available to com bat the "invasion" sent all the con firmations received by him to the president at the White House. No official statement was made but it was said there that the executive felt cer tain that the latest outrage was a part of the Villa program to force Ameri can Intervention. GERMANS DRIVEN OUT OF CORDEAUX WOODS PARIS, March 9. Fierce attacks were renewed by the Germans on the Verdun front both to the east and to the west of the Meuse river, but were repulsed by the French troops, the war office announced this afternoon. At one time, according to the war office, the Germans succeeded in entering the village of Vaux, northeast of Verdun but were expelled. There was also fierce fighting northwest of Verdun, but the French repelled the German effort to retake the position which they had lost in Cordeaux forest. The steadily increasing violence of the French counter-attacks indicates that the mighty battle at Verdun is drawing near its climax. These attacks had the most success northwest of the fortress where the French launched a drive in an effort to re capture Bethincourt, Regneville and Forges. The Germans were forced to give up the greater part of the forest of Corbeaux, falling back upon positions which had previously been fortified. WITHDRAWS MOTION ON U-BOAT CASE WASHINGTON, March 9. Senator McCumber brought his resolution warning Americans off armed ships, before the senate today, and then withdrew it because there were strong indications of a settlement of the Uboat controversy without congression al action. He read a brief statement saying that in view of what purported to be an authorized statement from Lansing that Americans were to be indirectly but effectively warned off armed ships, he considered the pur pose of his and the Gore resolutions accomplished. "Y" OFFICERS MEET Employed officers of the Richmond Y. M. C. A. are planning to attend the "Employed Officers Conference" which will be held at the colored association in Indianapolis, April 6 and 7. Notice of the coming meeting was given in a letter from General Secretary J. Quincy Ames of the South Bend association received by Secretary Learner this morning. 'The subject to be discussed at the conference is "The High School Boy." VISITS M. E. PASTORS. The Rev. Mr. Johnson, pastor of the Normal City Methodist church in a suburban district near Muncie, Ind., was in the city today as the guest of District Superintendent Somerville Light and Rev. Harry C. Harman. pastor of the, First Methodist church.'

LENTEN SEASON GREETED 17ITII

PUBLIC WORSHIP With the appropriate) observance of Ash Wednesday the Lenten season opened yesterday and will be held with forty days of abstinence until Easter, April 23. " 1 - Several thousand persons in Richmond Including members of all the Catholic and Lutheran churches and the Episcopalian church religiously recognize the yearly event. Lenten services were held last night in practically all these churches and were well attended. Benedictions, confessions and sermons were made in St. Andrews and St. Mary's catholic churches; German services were held in St. John -Lutheran church; evening prayer in St. Paul's Episcopal church; evening devotional services church and special Lenten services in Trinity Lutheran church. The Second : English Lutheran will make an observance of the Lenten season tonight. Rev. C. Huber, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran church spoke last night on "Our Fellowship in the Gospel." With the exception of Passion week, devotional services will be held each Wednesday night at that church until the close of Lent. Communion services will be held on Good Friday morning at that church and Confirmation will be observed on Palm Sunday, April 16. All the social events under the auspices of the various societies and organizations of the churches have closed not to be open ed again until after Easter. HOLDS FRONT SEATS OPEN FOR GOSSIPS "Will a Man Rob God?" This is the subject for discussion by the Rev. Roy Brown, evangelist at the First Christian church tonight. Mrs. McVey sang a solo last night. A auartet Composed of women will sing tonight. The large chorus is lead ing the singing. . Front seats Friday night will be reserved for liars, hypocrites, gossips and busy-bodies, according to an nouncement made today. The evan gelist's subject will be, "Some People Richmond Doesn't Need." Conversions are being made nightly and preparations will soon be under way for baptismal services. TEDDY WILL NOT RUN NEW YORK, March 9. Col. Roose velt will not be a candidate for the G, O. P. nomination in any state primary. In an interview at Port of Spain, Trinidad the ex-president said he did not want the explanation. ANNOUNCE LECTURE BY CAMBRIDGE MAN Hamilton Holt, editor of the Inde pendent, was brought to Earlham last year to give a lecture, under the auspices Of the Earlham Polity Club, on "The European War," Mark Mills, president of this club, announces an equally prominent man to lecture at the Earlham chapel next Saturday evening, March 11, at 8 o'clock. The gentleman is G. Lowes Dickinson, Esq., of Cambridge University, Eng land, who will give a public discussion on "International Reconstruction After the War." FIRE DESTROYS THEATRE POTTSVILLE, Pa., March 9. Fire at 2 o'clock this morning destroyed the Slater theatre and two clothing stores, entailing a loss of about $150,000. Several business blocks were threatened for a time. COUNTRY CLUB ELECT8. EATON. O.. March 9. For the nurpose of electing a new board of managers, the Eaton Country club will hold a special meeting Friday evening in the Commercial club rooms. At a recent meeting of the club members proposed extensive ' improvements were discussed. State Senator Hugh R. Gilmore is president of the organi zation and has issued the call for the meeting Friday. SALTS IF KIDNEYS OR BLADDER BOTHER Harmless to Flush Kidneys' and Neutralize Irritating Acids. Kidney and Bladder weakness result from uric acid, says a noted authority. The kidneys filter this acid Ivom the blood and pass it on to the bladder, where it often remains to irritate and Inflame, causing a burning, scalding sepsation, or setting up an irritation at the neck of the bladder, obliging you to seek relief two or three times during the night. The sufferer is in constant dread, -the water passes sometimes with a scalding sensation and is very profuse; again, there is difficulty in avoiding it. . Bladder weakness, most folks call it, because they can't control' urination. While it is extremely annoying and sometimes very painful', this is really one of the most simple ailments to overcome.. - Get about four, ounces of Jad Salts from your pharmacist and take a tablespoonful in a glass of water before breakfast, continue this for two or three days. This will neu tralize the acids in the urine se it no longer is a source of irritation to the bladder and urinary organs which then act normally again, Jad Salts is inexpensive, harmless, and is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, combined with llthia, and is used by thousands of folks who are subject to urniary disorders caused by uric acid irritation. Jad Salts is splendid for kidneys ami causes no bad effects whatever. Here you have a pleasant, effervescent lithia-water drink, . which quickly relieves bladder trouble.

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HAROLD SUGGESTS ROAD COMMISSION ADDED TO STATE By I. S. HAROLD. Expenditure pf $18,000,000 annually in Indiana for the betterment of roads and thje Importance of good roads to progress and trade and the general development of all portions of the state and the need of proper legisla tion in governing the expenditure of this vast sum of money is of enough importance to warrant the careful consideration of the citizens of the state in securing the best possible law creating a state highway commission. " Suggests Mass Meeting. Wayne county citizens should be enough interested in this matter to meet in conference at some suitable time and place to confer together in reference . to enactment of the law. Such a conference should have representatives from the Commercial club, the Automobile association, the National Old Trails association, the Wayne County Bar association, as well as the county commissioners, township trustees, county road superintendent and State Senator McConaha. Such a conference could be held at a noon luncheon sometime during the coming automobile exhibit in Richmond The first conference should be attended by at least three or four individuals appointed by the president and secretary of the above named associations. The county, commissioners, trustees of the different townships, county road superintendent and members of the legislature. , It is hoped this article will bring out some discussion through vour paper. ; TRAMPS FLAG TRAIN A south bound C. and O. freight train was flagged near Newman's hill. just outside the city limits, about 11 o'clock last night. When the conductor went to investigate he found five hoboes, one armed with a razor The tramp with the razor climbed aboard the train, but was promptly thrown off by the irate conductor. When the train reached Richmond the police were notified and the bums PAIN GONE! RUB SORE, RHEUMATIC ACHING JOINTS Rub pain away with a small bottle of old, penetrating "St. Jacob's Oil." trial Stop "dosing" Rheumatism. It's pain only: not one case in fiftv requires internal treatment. Rub soothing, penetrath? "St. Jacobs Oil" right on the "tender spot," and by the time you say Jac Robinson out comes the rheumatic pain and di;trers. "St. Jacobs Oil" is a h. mless rheumatJ n liniment which never disappoints and dcesn't burn the skin. It takes pain, soreness and stiffness from aching joints, muscles and bones; stops sciatica, lumbago, backache and ne iralgia. LIm'jer up! Get a small trial bottle of old-time, Lonest "St. Jacobs Oil" from any drug store, and in a moment, you'll be free from pains, acnes and stiffness. Don't . suffer! Rub rheumatism away.; Adv. 9 o 9 o IK nn gfl

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Tomps under $100,000 bail by Federal the mails to defraud in a stock broker were rounded up. They were sent to Jail to serve fifteen days. The men fought among themselves most of the night in city jail. CLOSE CHURCH YEAR. Preparations for closing up the year's business at the First Methodist church were made at the quarterly conference last night. Copference to hear reports at the Grace Methodist church will be held tonight. MAYOR OF CLEVELAND SECRETARY OF WAR Newton D. Baker, former Mayor of Cleveland, who has accepted the post of Secretary of War was a student under President Wilson when the latter was an instructor at John's Hopkins University. DOCTORS O.K. NIGHT AIR Urge Sleeping With Windows Open. If you wanttred cheeks in the morning have your bedroom windows well open all night thus do the modern physicians dispose of the old superstition about the miasma of night air. Fresh air and open bowels are the first and foremost health rules. If nature needs assistance in the shape of a laxative do not take drastic pills or purges. They only make things worse, instead take a mild laxative like Castor-Jell, which is simply old, reliable Castor oil in pleasant tasting jelly form. It can be obtained at Thistlethwaites drug stores. The Castor Products Co., Cleveland, Q. adv. PLASTERS Thi WorUTt Grtatnt, External Rtmtdy, Pain In Side Rheumatism, Backache, Any Local Pain. Insist on Having ALCOCK'S.

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H. R. Robinson, vice president of the Swayne-Robinson company, testified In the bridge engineer hearing at the court house Wednesday. He said after an extensive investigation had been made of the record of Mr.' Mueller as a bridge engineer, he was chosen as chief engineer In the making of plans and supervising the construction of the bridge and dam &t Morton Lake and Park. Mr. Robinson is president of the Morton Lake and Park company. Five plans were submitted by engineers but Mueller's was finally decided on. Mr. Robinson said, his ability as a bridge engineer was praised highly by some of the most prominent engineers in the country. , Mueller took the stand Wednesday afternoon and testified that the reason no more contractors submitted bids on work in Wayne county was that no large jobs have been opened here the past eight or ten years. Mueller presented letters from county officials in several of the counties where he has been employed to make plans and proved to the commissioners that An Old, Family Cough Remedy t Home-Made Easily Prepared Coat Very Little, bat Is Prompt, Sare and Effective By making this pint of old-time cough syrup at home you not only save about $2, as compared with the ready-made kind, but you will also have a much more Frompt and positive remedy in every way. t overcomes the usual couphg. throat and chest colds in 24 hours relieves even whooping cough quickly and is excellent. too, ior uroncuuia, oroncuiai . aatama, hoarseness and spasmodic croup. uet irom any arug store 'iVt ounces of Pinex (50 cents worth); pour it into a pint bottle and fill the bottle with plain granulated sugar syrup. Full directions with Pinex. Keeps perfectly and tastes good. You can feel th is take hold of a cough or cold in a way that means business. It quickly loosens the drv, hoarse or painful cough and heals the inflamed membranes. It also has a remarkable effect in overcoming the persistent loose cough by stopping the formation of phlegm in the throat and bronchial tubes. The effect of Pine on the membranes is known by almost every one. Pinex is a most valuable concentrated compound of genuine Norway pine extract combined with guaiacol and other natural healing pine elements. There are manv worthless imitations of this famous mixture. To avoid disappointment, ask your druggist for "214 ounces of Pinex," and do not accept anything else. A guarantee of absolute satisfaction, or money promptly refunded, goes with this preparation. The Pinex Co., Ft. Wayne. Ind. PBESE5UE YOGS GUILD'S HAIR When your child is grown, th condition of and the amount of his or her hair will depend largely upon the way it is cared for now. The human hair is composed of about 175,000 delicate oil plants. Ordinary soaps and shampoos will soon de stroy the natural oil and the fatty . roots of these plants, making the hair dry and brittle or destroying it entirely. EVERY WEEK B HAM POO is an anti-septic oil shampoo that cleanses and purines the scalp thoroly and leaves the hair just as nature intended, soft, fluffy, silky and the scalp slightly moist with Oil, but no surplus oil in the hair. - It is a most excellent shampoo for children as well as adults. Large bottle containing 64 tearpconfuls 50s. Thistlethwaite's Stores. THE NEW ARCADE TODAY Knickerbocker Star Feature3 Presents JACKIE SAUNDERS In 'A Child of Ihc West' A Great Story in Three Acts. LYRIC " EATRE in & 9th. TONIGHT 3-reel Gold Seal Feature, Starring Lord John in "The Eye of Horns" ' In 2 reels Another Graft Story "The Milk Bottle"

Polo LOtimO Polo LAST GAME TONIGHT Fall River vs. Richmond ' .GAME CALLED AT 8J30

whenever the work justified large contractors transferring their equipment from one county to another, a large number of bids were received. The fact that there are several largo and competent bridge : construction companies in Wayne county makes it hard for outside contractors to compete with them when the local people have all their equipment here, Mr. Mueller explained. .

PLAYS WITH FALL RIVER George Cunningham Jr., better known to local polo fans as "Cunny," will play center with the Fall River club in its game with "the Richmond fice at the Coliseum tonight This was announced late this afternoon. LADIES! LOOK YOUNG. DARKEN GRAY HAIR Use Grandma's Sage Tei and 8ulphur Recipe and Nobody Can Tell. Brush It Through the Hair. Gray hair, however handsome, denotes advancing age. We all know the advantages of a youthful appearance.. Your hair is your charm. It makes ' or mars the face. When it fades, turns gray and looks dry. wispy, and scraggly, just a few applications of Sage Tea and Sulphur enhances its appearance a hundred fold. Don't stay gray! Look young? Either prepare the tonic at home or get from any drug store a 50-cent bottle of "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound." Thousands of folks recommend this ready-to-use preparation, because it darkens the hair beautifully and removes dandruff, stops scalp itching and falling hair; besides, no one can possibly tell, as it darkens so naturally and evenly. You moisten a sponge or soft brush wit'a it, drawing this through the hair, taklne nnn small strand at a time. By morning the gray hair disappears; after another application or two, its natural color is restored and it becomes thick, glossy and lustrous, and you appear years younger. Adv. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given to the citizens of Richmond. Wayne County, Indiana, and all othr s rnnpprnoi that the undersigned, being duly qualified according to law, will make application to the Board of Commissioners of Wayne County, State of Indiana, at the next regular session of said Board commencing on the first Monday of April. 1916. for the renewal of my license to sell intoxicating liquors at retail with permission to allow the same to be drunk upon the premises where sold in accordance with the provisions xof an act of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana, approved .March 4th, 1911. and all other laws of the state of Indiana now in force in relation to such business. The precise description of the room and premises where I desire to sell such liquors pursuant to such renewal license, as aforesaid. Is as follows: Being the ground floor room of the one-story building located at the northwest corner of North Eighth street and Fort Wayne Avenue, in the Third Ward of the City of Richmond, of the above named township and county, and described and bounded as follows, towit: Commencing at the intersection of the west line of North Eighth street with the north line of Fort Wayne Avenue, and thence north with the west line of North Eighth street, a distance of fifty feet and five inches; thence westwardly with the south line of the right of way of the Pittsburgh. Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company, thirty-three' feet and one inch to a wall; thence southwestwardly, meeting the west line of Washington Avenue as vacated at right angles at a distance of eighteen feet; thenoo smithwesf warrfl v fiftr-fit fppf tn h. nlare of beeinnine': the smi hoinir j room as above described being four-sid-ea, each eiqe of which 13 of different ieneth. and frontiner for said distanm of fifty-five feet and five inches on said isortn i-jigntn street, and knownand designated as being Number North Eighth street; the same beipg a part of the southeast quarter of section thirty-two (32), township fourteen (14), north, range one (1) west. 9-lt. WILLIAM H. THOMAS. an FALAC Today and Tomorrow The Screen's Most Beautiful and Talented Artiste Clara Kimball Young . In the Thrilling Love Tragedy "CAMILLE" IN FIVE ACTS From the World's Famous Novel By Alexander Dumas SHOWS START 1 AND 6:25, 7:30, 8:45, 10 O'CLOCK. ' Owing to delay in shipment of films yesterday, we were unable to show "The Raven," but will offer it Monday.