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CENTER PLAN ADDS TO JOY OF RESIDING IN COUNTRY

Wayne County Takes Lead on Effecting Organization of Township Mutual Benefit Societies.

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BY BASIL WALTERS The little red school house, the farm home, the neat white church and the big yellow ear of corn how to develop each and how to correlate their interests is the problem which caused the launching of the community center movement in Wayne county. The community center can best be described as the township commercial club. Efforts are being made to organize a community center in each township. All farmers and their families are eligible to membership. Three Townships Take Lead. New Garden. Boston and Franklin townships now have incipient community organizations. Other townships assisted by Miss Grave L. King, county domestic science supervisor, will follow. The purpose of the movement is to check the alarming exodus from rural to urban districts by giving people in the country the best the world affords through sensible co-operation. Community centers furnish fanners n conization through which they can make demands effectively. The townnhip organizations encourage a clbser relationship between'resldents of the country and build up a sentiment for better living and better serving. Make Better Churches Possible.. They encourage co-operation of farmers in tljelr work. They make possible the building of better churches and better schools. " - During the last two decades a great many farmers in Wayne county parents who had children to educate left their farm' and moved to s-ia'l towns and into Richmond so that their children could have advantage of bet

ter schools and churches. Under the community center plan, farmers through co-operation see that good schools and good churches are built within reach of their children even though they continue living on the farm. As community centers advance in prestige and strength, prizes are offered for the most beautiful farm homes, thus encouraging making farm life more attractive. Meetings are held in central places at least once a month. Scientific men and women are invited to address the sessions. These talks are followed by general discussions and a social hour. Business Methods Urged. Fanners are urged to use business like methods which will increase profits and make farm life easier. Use of modern machinery to lessen household toils of women is brought to the attention of persons at the community center gatherings. In fact, the township clubs fill the long felt need among farmers an organization which makes possible the consideration of all rural problems collectively. Mr. Farmer, has your township a community center organization? If not, get in touch with Miss King or

County Superintendent Williams immediately. They will help yon organize one. County school authorities recognize the worth of the movement. Three vocational township high schools will be built soon in Wayne county to encourage the development of rural life. Wayne People Rank as Leaders. Wayne county farmers are noted for their progressiveness in taking up such propositions. Ivan T. Beck. Wayne township agricultural supervisor, reports that farmers have turned out by the dozens for agricultural night schools which he has conducted during the winter months. Almost every township has a domestic science association. Two weeks ago, at the close of the County Home Economies' day celebration a permanent county domestic science organization was formed. These facts indicate that Wayne county will lead the state in the community center movement. Will this bt the first county in Indiana to have a community center in ever township and then perhaps a central county community center organization. ' Why not? It depends on you.

THREE FIREMEN KILLED

(By Associated Press) QUEBEC, Feb. 19.-r-FaIltng walls of buildings wrecked by flames crushed three firemen to death and badly Injured five others today. The fire was Quebec's seventh serious one within a month and a searching inquiry is unI der way. Six business houses were de-(itroyed.

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GERARD ACCUSED OF GIVING IMPORTANT DATA TO ALLIES DY COUNT VON REVENTLOW

(By Associated Press) AMSTERDAM, (via London), Feb. 19. Count Von Reventlow devotes the leading editorial in the Berlin Tageszeitung today to an attack on James W. Gerard, former American ambassador whom he accuses of having used his official position deliberately to transmit important war information to the entente by way of America. "Many indications," he writes, "have continually pointed to the theory that the uncontrolled cable service and letter service to the United States permitted tn the American emhassv had

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communication with London and Paris. This was best illustrated in the events which led to the capture and execution of Sir Roger Casement. "Thus London learned in good time of the enterprise which led Casement to the Irish coast, and his capture followed. American Ambassador Gerard and his personnel were the ones who

delivered the honorable Irishman to the hangman." An attack on American newspaper service from Berlin is appended and the article closes with an expression of hearty thankfulness that Mr. Gerard has left Berlin.

When Russell Sage Foundation speaks, wise social workers give ear. .This Foundation, which has shed so much light on social problems through its surveys and investigations, 6peaks with authority. So, when it outlines the four steps necessary to lift a family from poverty to sel-respect. conscientious social

workers regard the suggestions with

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In the accompanying illustration, which is taken from a poster issued by the Foundation, are shown the four steps regarded as essential to family

reclamation. Kindliness is Keynote.

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Give the applicant a sympathetic hearing; do not bulldoze; do not insult; do not browbeat; that is the

first step. Always provide relief if there is need; that is the second step. Investigate, but in a kindly way; don't play sleuth; but try to touch all phases of the family life in order to discover the cause or causes of the poverty; that is the third step. Be a friend ; preserve a kindly, sympathetic attitude toward the submerged social unit; that is the fourth step. Recommended By Foundation. When John T. Melpolder came to Richmond the newspapers heralded the fact that he was recommended by the Russell Sage Foundation. Interested observers, who have watched his conduct of the Social Service Bureau's affairs, say friendliness and kindliness are absent. They profess to believe his methods and those outlined by the Russell Sage Foundation are antipodal in spirit. Which method is correct? Treatment of unfortunates with kindliness and sympathy, or; Treatment of unfortunates as though they were culprits, accused of shattering the social order?

BOTHERS' PENSION DILL PASSES SENATE; THORNTON MEASURE ADOPTED BY 27-14, AUTHORIZES RELIEF DY GUARDIAN BOARD

100,000 SPIES THREATEN I). S. SAYS SENATOR

(By Associate Press) WASHINGTON, Feb. . 19. Opposing amendments by Senator Cummins to temper some of the stringent provisions, of the espeonage bill pending In the Senate, Senator Overman of North Carolina, today declared he had been told there were 100,000 spies in the United States and that it was absolutely essential laws be enacted to protect naval stations, submarine bases and other national defenses.

CABBAGE BRINGS $125 PER TON (By Associated Press) SAN BENTO, Tex., Feb. 19. Cabbage sold here today at $125 a ton. This is said to be a record price for that vegetable in the lower Rio Grande valley.

WAR BULLETINS REFLECT'LULLS

(By Associated Press) The activity in various war theatres reflected in the bulletins of the war offices, during the last few days has subsided temporarily. None of the official statements today indicate any severe fighting during the last twenty-four hourc. Operations along the front have been confined to reconnoitering, artillery and aviation activities.

POSTAL EMPLOYES REST THURSDAY

City and rural mall carriers will enjoy a vacation Thursday. The office will be closed all that day, which is Washington's'birthday, excepting for box patrons. They will be able to get their mail as usual. This is one of five days during the year in which the office is closed. The others are New Years, Memorial day, Fourth of July and Labor day.

Weather Forecast

For Indiana by United States Weather Bureau Rain or snow tonight. Colder in west and south portions. Tuesday partly cloudy and much colder. Probably snow flurries extreme north portion. Temperature Today. Noon 38 Yesterday. Maximum 33 Minimum 26 Forecast for Wayne County by W. E. Moore Rain turning to snow tonight or Tuesday. Colder Tuesday. - General Conditions A severe cold wave covers the northern portion of the United States and southern Canada with temperatures far below zero in the northwest. Warm weather covering the south with a storm in the western part of the country will cause unsettled weather for the next 36 hours with a sudden drop in temperatorn tonight w tomorrow.

RELIEF CORPS UNDERTAKES PLAN TO OBTAIN FUNDS TO ERECT $15,000 STATUE FOR MORTON

Determined upon the erection of a permanent statue of War Governor Oliver P. Morton, Wayne county man, in the north east corner of the county court house yard within the next year, Womans' Relief Corps of the Sol Meredith Post G. A. R., appointed a committee Saturday afternoon to determine upon the "ways and means." The committee Is composed of Mrs. Henry Vogelsong, chairman, Mrs. Will Austin, Mrs. George Scott, Mrs. Emma Hall and Mrs. Ruby Smith. These women will meet the last of the week to outline the course of procedure. Favors Contribution Plan. There are two possible methods of securing the statue which it is estimated will cost $15,000. One is to se-

MILLIONS OF BEDS PROVIDED FOR POOH

(By Associated Press) CHICAGO, Feb. 19- Statistics made public here today by the salvation army covering the entire country for the last ten years show that the army furnished approximately 34.000,000 beds for indigents, nearly 44,000,000 meals were provided 343,418 persons were given summer outings and more than 30,000 tons of coal were given for emergency relief.

cure signatures of half the voters on petitions to county commissioners. The other is to raise the money by voluntary contributions. At a meeting of the Relief corps, Saturday, the second plan was favored by the majority of women. County commissioners favor the erection of a Morton statue. When they looked into the law governing them in such matters, however, they found that before they can ask the county council for an appropriation, they must first be petitioned by at least half the voters of the county. They asked the relief corps to circulate such petitions and promised their assistance. It was suggested that the county be divided between various people in accordance with the political divisions and that the poll books be used as guides so that every voter in the county might be given an opportunity to sign the petitions. Because of other heavy expenses the women believe it would be difficult to secure signatures. - , It is anticipated that, the women would have little trouble in raising the money by subscription. Oliver P. Morton is known throughout the United States as Indiana's War Governor. He was born in Wayne county, and lived here practically all his life. His home was near Centervllle. There has been a continuous agitation in this county for the past fifteen years to erect a statue to Morton.

(By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 19. By a vote of 27 to 14, the Senate today passed the Thornton mothers' pension bill. The measure was introduced and supported by Senator Thornton. It provides that county boards of children's guardians shall administer

relief to indigent mothers as follows: For one child under fourteen years of age, $12 per month; two children, $20 per month; three children, $26 per month ar.d for each additional child, $5 per month, to a maximum of $40 per month. The measures require reparate maintenance of incapacitated hus-

RUTHLESS CAMPAIGN SLACKENS; PRESIDENT'S PLANS NOT KNOWN

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Feb. 19. The submarine situation seemed at a standstill today with the government apparently watching developments, steadily preparing itself for eventualities and adhering to Its plan for taking action to protect American rights when the moment arrives. The slackening of the ruthless campaign in the last three or four days is regarded as reducing the chance of an attack on an American ship or loss

LOWLY POTATOES TO BE CLASSED AS A DESSERT

Potatoes, once lowly spuds, soon may be listed as dessert on the Y. M. C. A. spa menu. Secretary Learner announced this today after he had contracted for 15 bags of potatoes at $3.13 a bushel. "We use four bushels a week, too," he confided. "Guess we'll have to charge 10 cents a portion soon." ' Dealers say this price will not obtain long and the tubers may be selling for $4 a bushels before long.

Mayor Allows Use of Fists To Help Girl It is no offense for a man to use his fists in the defense of a woman under his escort This ruling was made in city court by Mayor Robbing today and he complimented George Reid, a young man, for attacking Robert Harrison because Harrison had not only attempted to force his attentions upon a young woman Reid was escorting but had also attempted to pick a quarrel with Reid. On a charge of provoke Harrison drew a fine of $20 and costs. Trouble between Reid and Harrison occurred on North D street near the C. & O. tracks Saturday evening. Waiting for a train to pass Reid entered a conectionery to purchase some candy for his companion. When he left the store he saw Harrison forcing his attentions on the girl. Reid and the girl then started toward the bridge. Harrison followed and became so insulting that Reid finally struck him. -A lively fight ensued, Harrison being routed.

German Bazaar Is Called Off

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Feb. 19. The German American bazaar for the aid of war sufferers of the Teutonic nations, which was to have been held here within the next two weeks on an elaborate scale, has beea indefinitely postponed. Henry Weismann, ' president of the State German American Alliance and head of the bazaar said that unless relations between the United States and

Germany improved the bazaar will not be held.

of American lives, but with the coming of wanner weather, it is expected to increase in Intensity. There was no further Indication today of the president's plan for going before Congress to ask for additional authority.

Red Cross Asks Million Workers

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Feb. 19. A million new members to aid it in the nation's present crisis are sought by the American Red Cross in an appeal to the public today. The appeal says that the Red Cross already is prepared to provide personal aid for sick and wounded of an army of a million men and to bring Immediate relief to dependent families to volunteers, but stresses the . fact , that the country should b'e prepared for relief upon a larger scale.

WASP SH

BY STEAMER

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Feb. 19. In a fortyminute battle between a German Uboat and the French line steamship Cuyane off the coast of France on January 22, the submarine was sunk, according to officers of the freighter, which arrived here today from Bordeaux.

FREIGHT PARALYSIS TIES UP INDUSTRIES IN EASTERN CITIES

(By Associated Press) PITTSBURG, Feb. 19. The railroad freight situation which has practically paralyzed shipments in all parts of the country, has resulted in a temporary suspension of industrial activities in the Pittsburg district. The fires in approximately 40 furnaces in the district have been banked while various departments at many mills have been closed because of a shortage in cars which has prevented the bringing in of raw materials and the shipping of the finished product. Railroad officials estimate that more than 50,000 tons of structural material alone are jammed in the local yards awaiting movement while mills have continued to roll new steel until the mill yards will hold no more.

bands. . Senator Thornton urged the bill as a means of "preserving hundreds of homes In the state every pear. The bill carries a heavy penalty forfraud and permits a relief up to sixteen years of age where the child is unable to work. Goodrich Organises Forces Governor James P. Goodrich, it was announced today, has organized his forces for a campaign to obtain the Continued On Page Two.

CHANGE TO HALIFAX CAUSES CONFUSION

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 British authorities have encountered so many difficulties in the plan to mjke Halifax a port of toll instead of Kirkwall that they may abandon the idea or at least limit it to cargo ships.

BOARD ORDERS $50,000 SPENT ON CITY PLANT

Richmond Municipal Electric plant improvements which will cost in the neighborhood of $50,000 were authorized by the board of public works at its meeting today to meet Imperative requirements. Superintendent Kleinknecht was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the construction of a dam across the river, a water screen house equipped with a revolving screen and

two 500 h. p. boilers. The plant's water supply is insufficient and to obtain the required supply a dam must be placed across the river. It is also necessary to screen the water before It is used by the plant machinery. The plant now has six boilers, five being in use practically all the time. Supt. Kleinknecht Informed the board that the new 2,000 k. w. turbine : would be placed in operation today and j stated that contracts for new power ' business had just been closed equaling . half of the new turbine's capacity. These contracts are with the Starr Piano company, the Pennsylvania railroad company, the Champion Roller Mills company and the Richmond ; Malleable Iron company.

BOBBINS ORDERS STREET FLUSHED

Mayor Robbins this afternoon issued an order for the immediate cleaning of the business section of Main street following complaints made by business men. The street was described a3 a "hog wallow" by Police Chief Goodwin. Sidewalks are covered with mud tracked from the street, which mud in turn is tracked into etores. Sunken places in the paving are now small lakes, emphasizing the fact that the paving of the city's principal thoroughfare has practically outlived its usefulness. Maj'or Robbins proposes to have the street thoroughly flushed.

11 OF CREW MISSING

(By Associated Press) LONDON, Feb. 19 Eleven men of the crew of the British steamer Roma-

dalzen, reported sunk yesterday, are

missing, Lloyd s Shipping Agency announced today.

ARIZONA GOVERNOR

CALLED BY DEATH

5 AMERICAN SHIPS EXPOSED TO DANGERS OF SOB ZONE

(By Associated Press) SANTA FE, N. M., Feb. 19. William E. Lindsey, Republican lieutenant-governor, will assume the executive chair today, owing to the death yesterday of Governor E. C. DeBaca, a Democrat. Mr. DeBaca was ill when nominated for the governorship early last fall and took practically no part in the campaign. Soon after his nomination he went to a sanitarium in Los Angeles,

Cal., where he remained until early in !

January. Against the advice of his physician he returned to Santa Fe to be inaugurated as governor. 8

MORROW LEAVES BORDER

Mr. and Mrs. Will Morrow of Chester received a telegram from their son, Harry Morrow, who has been stationed at EH Paso, Texas, that he left Friday for Detroit, Michigan, where thev will be mustered out.

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Feb. 19. Five American ships from this port are now on the high seas exposed to the dangers of the German submarine warfare and several others are ready for immediate departure. Three of these vessels the Orleans and the Rochester for Bordeaux end the Owego for Genoa are now approaebnig the, blockade line in the Bay ' of Biscay and the Mediterranean. , i The City of Pueblo, a freighter of 2,fi24 tons, owned by the , Harrey Steamship Company, got away yesterday for Havre. Her captain and thirteen other officers are Americans. The crew are td receive a war bonus of 50 per cent, of their pay at the end of the voyage. Other Crafts Ready to Sail Among the American ships ready- to sail today are th Ateonrtrin. a freieh-

er, and the Mongolia, which Is equipped to carry passengers. In addition to the City of Pueblo, 12 steamships sailed from New York yesterday, presumably by routes that will carry them through the zone of blockade. Three vessels, one of them an American, arrived after passage through the restricted area. Health department reports show that 7,000,000 pounds of food brought to this port by ships during the last twenty weeks have been condemned end destroyed as unfit for consumption. The value is estimated at $1,000,0(0. Lucius P. Brown, head of the Food and Drugs Division of the health department says that part of the condemnation was due to war conditions, including delays in arrival and the loading cf perishable cargoes in ships. Tir dpsim! for snrh purpose.