Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 115, 27 March 1917 — Page 2

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. TUESDAY, MARCH 27; 1917

FRIENDS EXPECT TO HELP RELIEF WORK OF WAR

. Friends who may enlist for military service In the event of war probably will not forfeit their standing in the church. ..'".

This is the opinion of Allen D. Hole secretary of the American Friends

Peace Society and member or the American Peace Society. Professor Hole cava it is likely that

Richmond Quakers may enlist if war is

declared, as they did in some numbers durlne the Civil war.

He believes the church will hold to its traditional opposition to war. but that the Individual members can be counted upon to "do their bit" in re

lief and hospital work. They will enter the non-combatant corps as the English Friends have done he believes. Relieve Suffering First. "We believe It Is our function to relieve suffering instead of causing it," T declared..

Individual Friends have been writing letters and sending - telegrams to PrpsMcTit Wilson and congressmen for

the last several months urging caution

in dealing with foreign powers. ew

caurcuea nave uineu nu; auuu, nun evef.

Economy church is one of the exceptions. Last Sunday the congrega

tion selected a committee, composed of Rev. Oliver Frazier. George Thorn-

burg, Seward Beard and Harry Macy, to write to the President urging peace. John W. Macey, a widely-known Ind

iana Quaker, advocated the action.

SOW OF ILLINOIS ENDORSE UNIVERSAL MILITARY TRAINING

(By Associated Press) SPRINGFIELD, 111., March. 27. Universal military training was endorsed by the Illinois Senate today In adoption without dissent a resolution urgia? Illinois members of Congress to use all efforts to establish 6uch a system. .The resolution declared lack of such provision might result in disaster and that its adoption would promote physical development and instill a sense of democracy, patriotism and discipline.

LATE BRITISH HERO KEPT SMALL SHIP IN FIGHT TO END

(By Associated Press) LONDON, March 17. (Correspondence cf the Associated Pressi For "most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty" in the battle of Jutland, a posthumous Victoria cross has Just been awarded commander Loftu3 William Jones. The London Gazette In making the announcement states that "the full facta have only now been

ascertained," which accounts for the long delar in bestowing the distinction. The official report states that on the afternoon of May 31, 1916, Commander Jones in the torpedo boat destroyer Shark led a . division of dertroyers to attack the enemy battle cruiser squadron. In the courst of this attack a shell hit the Shark's bridge, putting the steering gear out of order, and very shortly afterwards another thell disabled the main engine, leaving the vessel helpless. Destroyer Leads Attack. The commanding officer of another destroyer, seeing the Shark's plight, came between her and the enemy and offered assistance but was warned by Commander Jones not to run the risk of being almost certainly sunk by trying to help him. Although while wounded in the leg he went aft to help connect and man the afterwheel. Meanwhile the forecastle gun with its crew had been blown away, and the 6ame fate soon befell the aftergun and crew. Commander Jones then went to midship and the only remaining gun and personally assisted In keeping it in action. All this time the Shark was subjected to very heavy fire, from enemy light cruisers and destroyers at short range. Capt. Jones was not among the survivors when the 6hip finally went down.

KING ALBERT FLIES OVER BATTLE FRONT

(By Associated Press) LONDON, March 27. King Albert of Belgium on March 18 made a long airplane flight under fire over the fighting front, according to La Metropole, a newspaper published here. While visiting a new flying ground the king expressed a desire to act as an observation officer. Accordingly he

ascended with the famous Belgian air

man, Captain Jacquet. Preceded by a

squadron of fighting planes, the king flew over the whole Belgian Yser front at a height of 3.000 to 6,000 feet. He made many observations and look

photographs with success.

German anti-air craft guns kept up a sustained fire, but no German airman

ventured in the way of the king's air-

Diane. Subsequently the king discuss

ed his observations with the general

staff.

Suits of Individuality

Foreign Savants Meet at Paris

(By Associated Press) PARIS, . March 27. A committee presided over by F. Larnaude, dean of the Paris faculty of law, which has been formed with the object of making France a world center in Intellectual questions, gave a luncheon today in -honor of- a number of foreign savats who are now in Paris.

DELAY IS PLANNED

BY PARTY LEADER!

FOR ORGANIZATION

The most feminine woman in the world (Jan afford to borrow a hint of something "mannish" if she manages It with the cleverness Hickson shows to the cut of this black cheviot suit. The high collar, the sloping, tight-cuffed sleeves and the belt crushed uusjier an oval white bone buckle, are all ultra feminine. With this is worn a flat canotier whose loopa of ltjjht blue ribbon swirl out at the side. , What girl would not be proud to be th9 wearer of this most attractive suit of white gabardine? It is embellished with wide bands of dark blue sflik braid. The hat, which is very smart, is of black milan straw with sunburst sprays of numidie. The wholewreffect is one of smartness. This is one of the most stunning of the Spring creations. : i ' ' , , ,

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KING OF DENMARK

THANKS ISLANDERS

. " (By AsaocUted Press) "

LONDON, March 27.A Copenhagen dispatch to the Exchange , Telegraph Mmn.wv sava that the Kiss of Den

mark has issued a proclamation of

larowdl to the people oi tae uanisn ' West-Indies.; The kins thanks"' the

peopla for their loyalty to the mother.

country during tne past cemunes ana expresses tbo. .hope that the. Islands

jwlll enjoy a happy iuture unaer me

American government.

Among the fifteen' persons who have applied to P.epublican County Chairman, L. S. Bowman, for appointment as the Republican registration clerk,

Is one woman. Her name has noi

been made public by Mr. Eownian. It

is stated that several other women are considering filing applications for

appointment to this office, which pays

$5 per day during the registration

tieriod. which will extend rrom aDoui

the middle of May to the middle of August.

Chairman Bowman said today that

he had not determined who he would

nominate for registration clerk. Walter

Lewis. Democratic county chairman,

has not yet decided as to wnom ne will nominate as Democratic registration clerk, a position which will pay

S3 Der dav. It would not be surpris

ing if some women of Democratic per

suasion would petition Lewis ior appointment to this office. Nominees Murt Be Confirmed.. The nominees of the two county

chairmen must be confirmed by the.

board of registration, which is com

posed of County Clerk Michael Keuy.

Demas S. Coe. Republican, and Clirrora

Caldwell, Democrat. Registration books will be provided for each precinct, in which the formal applications of voters, as made out on

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March 27. ' Representative Madden, chairman of a Republican committee created in the last congress to consider and recommend party policies in the new house, tele

graphed today that he will not reacn

Washington before Saturday. Pro

gressive Republicans want an earlier

conference and a movement was start

ed for a meeting before Saturday, not-

withstanding Chairman Madden's absence. - .

It will consider a proposal lor a pro

visional house organization for consideration of war measures and appropriation bills and the question of push

ing a fight for Republican control afterwards.

ENTENTE TROOPS

CAPTURE ROiSEL

(By Associated Press)

BERLIN. March 27 The occupation

by the entente troops of the French towns of Roisel. after repeated efforts, Is announced by the war office

in the forest between the Oifse and Couchy Le Chateau, German troops gave way to avoid being outflanked.

RACES TO WITHSTAND

FATED GERM DRIVE

ITALY B

ANTIC!

(By Associated Press) ,4 ROME, (via Perls), March 27. A

great Austrc-German offensive on the Italian front is being freely predicted

throughout Italy. "Information - reach

ing the Italian press from Switzeriana has convinced the newspapers that such- a campaign has been planned by the central powers for" this spring. There is no uneasiness apparent, however, but a. general confidence that Italy fully 'is prepared and can meet any blow directed against her. Gen. Cadorna Is quoted by the Giornale I'Talia as saying to Salvatore Bar-

zalai, governor of the , occupied Austrian territory: "Whether they come or not, I am

acting on the principle that they will

and in force. I am conscious of hav-

HUSBAND'S AFFAIRS WITH

OTHER WOMEN LED TO WIFE'S SHOOTING

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CORN AND FIG CLUBS FORMED IN COUSTY BY FARM ADVISOR

Ins neglected nothing that past expert-!

ences may nave taught ana i am certain of having at my command a mag-1

nificent army, full of energy and faith j and -strengthened rather than worn by 1

war. I have put at its head, wun rs

strict Impartiality, chiefs possessing '

the greatest aptitude for their posts."

CUBAN FORGE PLANS CRUSH OUT REVOLT; U.S. MARINES SERVE

' (By Associated Press) SANTIAGO, Cuba, Monday, March 26 A long etep in the direction of reestablishment of governmental control was taken today In the dispatching of 1,500 soldiers from Santiago to Guantanamo. Neither Aurelio Hevla. secretary of the interior, who Is still here, nor officers of the army, profess to fear serious resistance by rebels in the Guantanamo district, notwithstanding the fact that it is the headquarters of Rigoberto Fernandez, the rebel leader, who has a considerable force with him. ; ' Several hundred American marines and bluejackets are at Guantanamo. but the government has been given to understand they will be withdrawn as soon as the regular troops display their ability to maintain order. Some Skirmishes Take Place.

The nucleus of rebels nearest Santiago is that air Songo, some twenty miles away. Unimportant skirmishes have occurred, but no determined effort has been made thus far to dislodge them. , Reports from Manzanillo. Daiquiri, Firmezo, El Cobre and points near Antilla are that all is quiet. American naval guards are still on. shore duty. i Much publicity has been given the communication from Washington presented to the Cuban government by William E. Gonzalez, the American

minister, in which were reiterated the

Some of the most socially prominent women of Kansas City may be named

by Mrs. Mary Kreiser as having been declarations that the United States

unduly friendly

STARVING ENGLAND

Y WASP BLOCKADE ADMITTED FAILURE

JUVENILE FUGITIVE SOUGHT BY OFFICERS

OXFORD, O., March 27. The police are looking for Ralph McCoy, 18, son of Bert McCoy, College Corner, on warrants charging the forgery and passing of three checks aggregating $45. The toy worked for Frank J. Wise, Miami laundry, and Is said to have

fnre-ed his employer's name. He left

here telling friends he was going to Join the Navy, but he Is believed to be In Indiana.' ROTARIANS RECEIVE ADVICE FROM KELLY

President Kelly of Earlham addressed the Rotary club today at luncheon at the Westcott on the civic possibilities of Richmond. He dilated upon the opportunities Richmond has to become a music and art center as well as a commercial capital.

special bl.nks,' will be provided. These

applicati(iis will be entered in thej

books as jthe blanks are filed with the registration board at the court house. Blank applications may be filled out by the Voter in person at the court house bejre the board or they may be filled 3tat at any place in the county under so cial provisions' of the law and the blanks then mailed to the county ri;istration board. The lanr also provides that in addition to entering the application in the regis flration books, the board shall also fill efut two copies of the formal applicatkjn of each voter and file one with Ithe Republican county chairman ancQ one with the Democratic county clfs irman. By this means both county o yjanizations will have a complete listof all voters eligible to cast their vot 3 at the election for constitutional coaj-ention delegates.

SENATE TO DEMAND PROfF OF CHARGESAGAINST SENATOR

(tS'.y Associated Press) ALBANJf, N. W., March 27. The state Bectfite has decided to summon Mayor Lijtchel of New York before the bar at Its members and demand proof of hp s recent charge against Robert F. W.'feaier of New York city, Democratic ittader in the upper house, in Connecticut with , the JRockaway Point Fort site (legislation. The mayor stated that ifa blocking plans for the acquisition bf this site, by the government, Seiiitor Wagner apparently was working iqore in the interests of Germany tha' of the United States. CALLS FR POOR RELIEF I DECREASE MATERIALLY

FLAG ETIQUETTE (By Associated Press) Harry Lee King, deputy commissioner of Boy Scouts, writing in the New York Tribune, gives the following rules for flying the national colors. 1. The proper time for raising the flag is sunrise or after, never before. 2. The flag must be lowered at sunset. ' 3. In draping the flag against the side of a room or building, the proper position for. the blue field is toward the north or toward the east. It is a mark of disrespect to allow the flag to fly. throughout the night. According to a letter from the war

department, printed in the -New York

Sun, when buildings are decorated with bunting draped- horizontally, the red should be at the top followed by white, then blue, in accordance with the heraldic colors of the national flag.

Trustee Edgerton reported today that callsifcr charity, have decreased materially with the coming of mild weather. r Yesterc&y, there were three calls for assistance at the trustee's office. The aver age number of calls for charity during cold weather was ten a day. . MAjd'lNE TURNS OVER

CHESTER, Ind., March 27. A car driven by) Carl Bunker, living north nf Tiprp turned over twice when

Bunker a(Stempted to get the machine out of dei ruts. He remained in the

car but ffecaped with only slight in-

Juries 4 "he car was slightly damaged. There was no other occupant of

the machine.

(By Associated Press) STOCKHOLM, Via London, March 27. Dr. Albert O. W. Swedekum, on of the best known leaders of the majority socialists In the Reichstag, in an interview here with the correspondent of The Associated. Press said that whoever thought the submarine war was going to bring England to starvation in six months was deceiving himself. ' He added,, however, that such a result was not" necessary for German victory- which he declared was certain, with indemnity. '

EATON MAN LEADS INDIANA COMPANY

EATON, O., March 27. Ora Overholser, of this city, is captain of Company H, Third regiment, which lately arrived at Indianapolis, where it is now held in federal service for an Indefinite period. Included in Capt. Overholser's company are many local men. Two Preble county musicians, Carl Flory, of this city, and Everett Ashworth, near here, are members of the regimental band.

MAY CANCEL REGATTA

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, March 27. The advisability of cancelling the Poughkeepsie regatta, scheduled for Junb 21, in case of a declaration of a state of war by the United States will be considered at a meeting of the stewards of the inter

collegiate rowing association here to

morrow.

Wayne Townshln Agricultuxal Su

pervisor Beck started erganizipg pig, corn and poultry clubs today. ' Only children between ten anld eighteen years old are eligible to mtembership. Boys and girls in the -township may join any one or all three e$abs. Supervisor Beck will devote this entire time to these clubs during the summer vacation months. He will divide his time between the members of the three clubs. Prizes will be awarded this if all to the champions of each club. Care For Acre of Corn. Boys who join the corn clubfe will be required to plant and care fjor an acre of grain. They must keept careful records of all time and money spent on the acre. They muse then write a thesis about the work. 2Hembers of the club will start soon aslecting and preparing seed corn. Those who enter the poultry club may devote their time to egg production or to chicken raising. In either instance, records must be kept tolshow the exact profit. .Children who enter the pig ; club must take a hog at weaning tim and care for it until some time thisi fall. Careful records of money and tinie expended in the care of the animal Jmust be kept and the cost of adding a rtwind of weight must be computed. In other pig clubs in the state last year,, the average cost of adding a pound to a pig's weight was four cents. Hogs are selling at $14.75 a hundred pounds. Practice Beck's Lessons.

Several farmers are planning to put j

into practice things which have been taught at the night schools which Beck has conducted around over the tfcwnshin during the winter... . , : ' Some f armera are planning to derote speeial attention to raising better fceed corn, others will devote their timte to

the development of better seed pota-

toes, and several will experiment pvita lime and fertilizers. ,

with her husband,

when she goes on trial shortly for the killing of Edward Kreiser, who was known as the best church organist in the Middle West. Jealousy of her husband is ascribed as the reason why Mrs. Kreiser shot and killed him. Mrs." Kreiser alleges that her husband had many affairs with women, 6ome of them prominent in church and. social circles. She asserts that for ten years her husband boasted of the superior attractions of others anl laughingly tcld her of his clandestine affairs. Mrs. Kreiser is at liberty under bail of $25,000. Among the evidence to be offered at the trial will be letters from several young women confessing wrongdoing with Kreiser and begging Mrs. Kreiser's forgiveness.

DEMOBILIZATION ORDER SUSPENDED TODAY

would have no dealings with the rebels and was determined to support the

constitutional government in every matter.

ELL-ANS

Absolutely Removes Indigestion. Onepackage proves it 25c at all drussists.

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March .27 Furth

er demobilization of national guard

regiments now in the Federal service was suspended today by the war.de-j partment. The war department did not explain the order but it was un-i derstood that the units would be used j in their respective states for police! protection purposes rather than call j

into the service other guard regi-mantes.

BRIEFS

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure Itching, Eleeding or Protruding Piles. First application give3 relief. 50c. Adv.

High Class Young Man wanted for good bookkeeping position. Address at once in own handwriting giving references. Box 2, Palladium.

Violinists

are taking advantage of the. unusual opportunity to secure 50c and 75c Violin Solos FREE -with every String purchase. This offer good only until April 1st. No advance in the price of Violin Strings.

Weuvrca4 Rosier

Opp. Poet Office. Phone 1S55 Prompt Service on Mai Orders

Russia leather is a fine leather prepared in Russia, and imitated elsewhere, by very careful willow blirk tanning, dyeing with sandus wood land soaking in birch oil, which gives it its peculiar aromatic odor.

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DR. E. J. DYKEMAN, Dentist New painless method of extracting, etc. All work guaranteed. Evenings by appointment. Tenth and Main

ODDITIES

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Koreans in Hawaii, wishing to join

the American nav found it necessary first to apply for naturalization.

. A Porterville orange growers says he got a net price for oranger for the season 1916-1917. From his fourteenacre property he has shipped . 3,700 packed boxes of fruit averaging $2.18 a box. This leaves a net profit above $400 an acre.

Garlic mentioned in the Bible in Numbers xi, 5, is still abundant in Egypt, from which country it was introduced into southern Europe. It is now grown In the temperate zones all round the world.''

" In India the castor oil plant grows to a considerable hight and is almost a tree. In England it seldom attains a hight of more than three or four feet. In the United States it grows to three or four times that high in new ground or where culivated.

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