Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 23, 8 December 1916 — Page 8

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND gUN4gfrBflBfr- fffliflAY PBC 8. 1916

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COAL SCRAP WAGED BY HUIICIE MAYOR

MUNCIE, Ind., "Dee. 8. The light against the Municipal coal yard here which was selling coal at $2 a ton leas than retailers asked, assumed serious proportion for the future of the yard today. Retail coal-dealers have cancelled advertising contracts with loca) papers because of publicity given' the municipal yard. The supply of coal Inst purchased by Mayor Bunch -was eihausted today, and his efforts to get more have failed. ' There is uncertainty as to whether the Mayor can get more coal. ' f .

FALL OF BUCHAREST MORTIFIES FRENCH

PARIS, Dec. '8. The news of the fall -of ' Bucharest was1 received here with sorrow and mortification although it had been regarded as inevitable since the battle -of the Argechu wa

WILL STIMULATE TRADE . Richmond merchants" are anticipating a material "increase in .holiday shopping' immediately after checks for Christmas saving accounts are gent out by local banks on Dec12.""1

P. A. REiD APPOINTED .. r,. - ;, ' - n -... Pettis A. Held, a member of the state board -of education,' 'has been named on a committee to Investigate proposed reorganisation' of the laws relating'1 to township 'achools, which' Is part of a survey w' to determine " why "Children leave school at 14 years' without any wage earning capacity - '. " !

HOLD XMAS MARKET : The Joy Bearers of the Trinity Lutheran church will hold - their Christmas sale and market Wednesday and Thursday of next week at the Wall Paper store 6f Mrs.,; Oakland, East Main' street The affair will open at 9 o'clock each morning and the public is Invited.";"' ".

V. V. CLUB TO MEET

The V. V. club will meet "Monday evening of next week with Miss Irene Wigmore instead ' of meeting" in: a fortnight :;; ",'

RAISE PRICE OF MILK SOUTH BEND, Ind., Dec. 8. Wholesale milk dealers In South Bend have been notified by the fanners of St' Joseph and "adjoining eounties that the ' price of milk will probably be raised from 17 to 20 cents per gallon. Milk IS retailed here at 32 cents per gallon. ' ' ; -

HAIRCUTS COST MORE

LOGANSPORT, Ind., Dec. 8. Barbers here because of the high cost of living have announced that beginning the first of the year haircuts' will cost 35 cents inctead of 25 cents at present. - T':i 1 ! i t

GUILTY OF MURDER

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 8. Oscar Cartwrigbt, Sept 29 last was found guilty of murder in the first" degree by a jury here today and' his punishment fixed at life Imprisonment CartwTight's defense was unwritten law. ' ' ' ' ;-; BECOME7 NATURALIZED WASHINGTON, Dec. 8. Approxitnstsly half a million foreigners took stops to become naturalized ' American cratens during the year ended in Jun?, "according to the annual report of the frureau of naturalization made , public Jod?-

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Edward Thatcher, In custody of the federal authorities at Miami, Fla., and his wife, were photographed at time of their marriage by the International Film Service.' This, detectives say, is the picture. With his wife as. the'bfain" of the Combination, Thatcher is supposed to have stolen $1,000,000 from banks in all parts of 'the United States. ? , . -,v-:. i . .. S.'.'- !;. . . w

LABOR PARTY AGREES

LONDON, Dec. 8. According to the Central News the Labor party has decided to accept the invitation to be represented in the new government

LAST DAY FOR FILING t :. 'CAMPAIGN EXPENSES

Today was the last' allowed by law for candidates in the recent campaign to file t-if' campaign expenses with the county clerk.' f '' - At noon several - statements were still out. Thirty days is the legal limit and if accounts are not filed within this time, the candidates lay themselves liable to a fine of $300. - CAN'T USE POTATOES

AMSTERDAM, via London, Dec. 8 The"1 Berlin -'Lokal Anzeiger Quotes Stegefwald; one of the "directors of the war feeding board, as saying in a speech at Recklinghausen that from January 1, no "more potatoes must be used for bread. They will be replaced by a more thorough grinding of grain.

PALLADIUM WANT ADS PAY.

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On the sagacity and energy of Field Marshal vop Hindenburg, the "Old Man of the Lakes," the Kaiser'is now. depending to break the great Russian I drive which the Czar Is directing with unparalleled numbers against the Geroi.v and Austrian eastern front i .v. j

CALLED TO BOSTON TO RESTORE PEACE

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. Sheriff Steen was called to Boston Wednesday to arrest a man who, it was claimed," caused ' disturbance on a C. & O. passenger train. It was Claimed that the brakeman-had been painfully injured when -he tried-" to quiet the passenger.- When Steen arrived at Eoston a search failed : to reveal the disturbers whereabouts. 1 - "

PARTY LISTS EXPENSES

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8. The final report of the Dentocrctic national committee on ' its campaign receipts and expenditures filed with; the House today shows total receipt of Jl,808,348,'? and total disbursements- -of (1,684,590. - :"-' ;- -

TAKE 100,000 CAPTIVES LONDON, Dec, 8. Since the hostilities against Roumania began 100,000 Roumanians have been brought to German prison : camps; according to "a Copenhagen dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph company quoting the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger.' !j " f

DECORATES CIVILIANS

LONDON, Dec. 8. The German emperor-' has established a: decoration for civilians " such ' as munition workers similar to the'iron cross. !;

POOR PEDESTRIAN "" ' BALTIMORE, Md., Dec. 8. W The

pedestrian is the most dangerous, as well as the most defiant factor in street traffic, in the belief of Dr. H. M. Rowe, of Baltimore, president of the American Automobile Association, speaking at the second annual convention of the Safety First Federation of America which opened a three days' meeting here today. : t - ! 1 :""

ASKS HEALTH INSURANCE WASHINGTON, Dec. 8. Laws requiring every person to carry health insurance were advocated by Rufu's M. Potts, insurance superintendent of Illinois, speaking at .today's conference on social insurance;- : 1,1 r '-- -

Cuba annually ;fmports about 600,000,000 feet of lumber.' - -

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OF ALL KINDS TO BE MORE POPULAR THAN EVER THIS CHRISTMAS Because of general existing conditions, footwear of all kinds promises to lie the most popular s of the entire list of Gift things this Holiday season." The reasons are many but principally "because of the thorough usefulness of footwear and' because no gift could be more acceptable and desirable. ' The Sample Shoe store' is abundantly ready;' -Low prices, immense assortments, popular styles and courteous attention are features here.' ;-'-'.y;.:r-- :-. LADIESGIVE THE MEN Slippers Nothing cheers a man more than the possession of a pair of cozy,1 comfortable Slippers to step into of an evening. Ours will all-"fill the bill" and touch the pocketbook lightly ; 1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 EVERYONE WANTS "HER" TO HAVE SLIPPERS OR SHOES FOR XMAS

And nearly " everyone knows )hat "SHE" prefers .'footwear of pur sort. It's, always stylish; in very good taste, comfortable and economical. " ; Please her extra Well this yearmake a selection of Shoes or Slippers here and feel completely secure that your gift will meet with "HER" approval. . r-'

WITH ASQUITI! OUT

AMSTERDAM, via London, Dec. ?. The resignation 'of Premier Asquith

clears the 'situation,' according to' the Koelnische Zetung. Commenting on the English political crisis' the paper says: r' fr " . . i- - - "The enemy's lasj; forces will now be brought into the field ' and when they.like' the others have ' hurled themselves Tainljr against the strength of Germany,' we shall ' find ' England ready for an honest peace." ; '-'.-

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GRANT AGE CREASE

NEW YORK," Dec. " 8. The Union-

Made r' garment manufacturers' may

grant an: increase of ten ' percent in wages !-to their employes, numbering more than 30,000 "as1 a result 6t no gotiatioris now in progress 'between" a committee -'of' the -manufacturers ' and representattves bf the4 United Garment Workers of America." '" ' pPPQSgp JO SUpfRAQE ;. WASHINGTON, Dee." 8- The first national gathering of women' opposed to- woman suf f raarn via -finunorf here

today with addresses by Major General

L,eonara wooa, iviss Maoer T. Boardman,' member of the American'' Red Cross 1 central committee and MrsArthur M. Dodge of New York, president "of the '"National " Association 'opposed to voman suffrage, under whose call thfe convention-is'fceld;"" '

flEtlElV LIQUOR WAR WASHINGTON, pec. 8--Leader of nrnhlKitlnn mnA tomiwranpe nrfAnixA-

tfons gathered here today for a series

or conferences to plan co-operauon in a tight for nation-wide prohibition, and bills to bar liquor advertisements from the mails and to make the' District of Columbia1 dry. The National Temperance council,' a federation' of all anti-iquor organizations, will meet tomorrow.", ' . - FRANK BROOKS FINED Frank Brooks, charged with selling a stadrt weight' on an order for 9 cents worth of eoal, was found guilty in city court yesterday 'and ' fined' $10 .and costs. This was the sixteenth prose cutlon by ' Inspector : McKlnley this year.1- -z '- -' ' W

SCHOOL COUIJCIL PLANS NE17 YEAR

MILTON, Ind., Dec 8. Mr. and Mrs. Will Stahl and daughter of Richmond, spent Wednesday with Mr. Stahl's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Coons..... Mrs. Vene Odell, who was the guest of her son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Odell, at Muncie, came home Tuesday night The Christian church Sunday school council met with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Jones, on Tuesday evening. The evening was spent" In discussing plans for the New Year and In - the 'arranging of" classes.'.'. :Mra Frank DUGranrut, south or town, two miles, will entertain " the Country Thimble club, Tuesday afternoon. - PALLADIUM WANT ADS PAY.

ADDS 88,000 VOLUMES WASHINGTON, Dec. 8. The library of congress, third largest in the ;worId aiiff largest on the western hemisphere, added more than 88.000 volumes to ita shelves during the year ending -In" June. K ', ir 'p' !

FARMERS ASK LOANS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8- Officials of the Farm Loan Board announced today that more than fifty thousand farmers have applied for mortgage lodns aggregating approximately $150, 000,000 'or more than seventeen times the amount of money which will be immediately available for loans upoh the' organization of the twelve farm loan "banks;- ' ti x

SUPPLEMENT RAILROADS WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 Canals are supplemental to railroads, not competitive, declared Joy Morton, of Chicago; -in an address today-before the national rivers and harbors congress.

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The new Ford cars are up-to-tbe minute fn appearance, wth large radiator- and" enclosed fan, hood with full streamline effect, crown fenders front and rear, black finish with nickel trimmings a snappy looking car and with all the dependable, enduring and ecortomical qualities that have made the'Ferd "The -Universal Car.5 - One fact "is worth more 'than-a ton" of guesses. Ford cars are selling from five to-ten over any and all' other cars, simply because they give more' satisfactory service, last longer and are easier to -operate" and coat less to'maintain----and there's 'no guessing about the : reliability of 'Fori Service. Runabout $345.00 Touring Car S360 Coupelet 505 Jown Car $595 Sedan $645---f."o. b. Detroit On sale at BETHARD AUTQ AGENCY lilfMab Street

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FUR Opening SALE Friday and Saturday Special Fur Showing

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Rriday and Saturday READY-TO-WEAR DEPARTMENT

COATS at U OFF Sale includes all Cloth Coats in all the much wanted materials and "shades." '

Coats in all sizes, worth up to $15

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JUNIOR COATS," worth to CO OQ $12.80, at . . . .... ...... . 900

Many Suits Less than half price Suits up to $18.75 .$ 9.95 Suits up to $27.50 $13-50 Suits up to$45.QQ $2L50 Sale includes every Suit in the Store, none reserved. ' Styles and materials unequalled.

iFurs !. Furs

A representative of one of the largest fur bouses of the country will have on display and for sale Friday and Saturday,' the largest lineb( fur goods eve( ehown In the city. Included in the bhowing will be many fur coats in latest models at all prices especially Hudson Seal. Also a good selection of sets, scarfs and muffs in " IVfink, Mole, Lynx, Skunk, Fitch, Marten, Fancy Foxes, such as Red, Pointed Taupe and Poiret Shades, Opossum, Beaver, Wolf, Cross Fox, etc. Separate Muffs in all skins and in all shapes.

BATH ROBES Are acceptable gifts and e bare a full Holiday line for men and women at $2.50 to $5.7;

DRESSING SACQUES Specials in' percale, fleeced and gingham

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' HOUSE . DRESSES In percale and fleece lined specials at $1.25

CHILDREN'S BATH ROBES Indian Blanket ' - Robes ' 4 $1.39, $2.00, $2.50 Fleece Lined Kimo- ' nos at 89c. '"

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