Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 136, 20 April 1917 — Page 8

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.-THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, - FRIDAY, APRIL-20, 1917

HOUSE TO STICK TO WAR BUSINESS DURING SESSION WASHINGTON. April 20. No legislation will be acted on by the bouse during tbe present extra session, except such as may be recommended by President Wilson in his war program. An agreement to this effect was reached at a caucus of houBe Democrats last night, but only after it had reconsidered its previous action in adopting a resolution to take up nation wide prohibition legislation. Several New York city member bolted the conference after adoption of the prohibition resolution, but hars mony was restored by re-considera-tlon. The caucus also voted down a proposal to consider a river and harbor bill.

Telephone Employes Organize Battallion

William M. Bailey, manager of the Richmond Home Telephone company, represented bis company at a meeting of independent telephone systems, held in Indianapolis, at which meeting it was unanimously decided to cooperate with the federal government in rendering a highly efficient telephone service for the government as a measure of national defense. Telephone representatives also decided to organize a battalion of expert telephone workmen for tbe signal service corps of the United States army. .. .

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS LIKE GERMAN STUDY

STOP HOARDING CRY OF CHICAGO

CHICAGO. April .20. "Stop hoarding food:" This was the cry that swept Chicago today as two new" restraints one governmental and the other voluntarywere throws against the steadily growing wave of household buying. Pressure applied to the situation took the following forms: The speculator. An investigation of reports that speculators were cramming warehouses in an effort to corner the market in certain foodstuffs was began by health commissioner Robertson. The consumer. Through its president, Mrs. T. Vernette Morse, the Home Makers guild, instituted a na-lion-wide movement to check hoarding 3f foods through appeals to the patriotism of women.

GUARD PROPOSES TO HOLD CERTAIN MARRIED SOLDIERS

WASHINGTON, April 20. Discharges from the national guard will not be granted enlisted men solely because they are married, according to instructions nent out to adjutants general bv the militia bureau. Where a soldier has independent means

which will prevent bis family from becoming; e charge upon the government

he will not be mustered out.

- .The wer department has been flood

ed since the originel order was Issued with Inquiries and protests from both

officers and men of the national cuard

many of whom have bnen dlsc'xargrcd

rsainst their wishes bcause thev were

married men. A supplementary state.

mcit of policy was necessar??. as In

i'tmerou3 cases national guard regi

. ments are being reduced to mere skeleton organizations by the rigid tppHcation of tbe dependent family

rule. Would Avoid Dependents

The war department is resolved

however, to relieve the government of

ti9 necessity of taking care of the

families of men who Join the colors,

More than $4,000,000 was disbursed in this way as a result of the Mexican

border mobilization. Tin bureau's letter follows:

"With reference to circular letter from this bureau dated April 9, 1917.

authorizing the discharge of all en

listed men of the national guard who tave families dependent upon them , for support, the members of which

would become a charge upon the gov

'M-nment in case they were called into

federal service, yot are advised that the discharged of men solely because

of the fact that they are married or

have families is not authorized.

"When a man's means are ample for the support of his family in his

absence or where his business can be so conducted in his absence as to afford a means of support for his family he will be retained in the ser

vice."

A difference of opinion seems to exist in high school circles over the study of German. A statement issued today by students of advanced German declared that pupils, non-members of German classes, were responsible for a petition asking that the subject be discontinued. Not only is such action opposed but the German teachers are absolved of unpatriotic remarks or actions. The statement is signed by the following: Irene Utter. Eleanor Bly, Helen Ligon, Gurney Stidham, Juanita Wickott. Mildred Stevens, Verna Swisher and E. Kathryn Bartel.

"Y" EXTENDS TIME IN $6,000 CANVASS

At noon today the committees en

gaged in the "Y"drive for $6,000 re

ported a grand total of $5447.50. In view of the fact that many prospective subscribers to the fund had not been seen it was voted to extend the campaign until next . Wednesday noon when final reports will be made and the campaign formally closed. The team of Bates and Johnson was accredited best showing in today's report. This pair turned in pledges aggregating $305. G. Knollenberg and A. Bartel were. next with $135. Coate and Gentle reported $116 for the third highest mark. The campaigners expressed no doubt that the goal, $6,000, would be attained by Wednesday.

Holds Movie Films Cause of Explosion INDIANAPOLIS, April 20. Coroner Poole today expressed the opinion that the Are in the Colfax building here last night, which caused six deaths, was due to the explosion of motion picture films stored In the basement of the structure. Other investigators expressed similar opinions. A survey of the ruins today disclosed several charred barrels in a room in the rear of the basement. The rooms were rented to proprietors of a film exchange. ,

WILSON CONSIDERS CONTROL OF EXPORT OF FOOD SUPPLIES

WASHINGTON, April 20. President Wilson and his cabinet took up today the question of regulating food exports to the northern European neutral and thus prevent food reaching Germany from the United States. Whatever policy is adopted will not interfere with the shipments to neut rals unless they benefit Germany. Now that tbe United States has entered the war against Germany officials realize that the burden of stopping tbe flow of food Into the enemies country through the north must fall largely on this government. Great Britain of course will cantin ue to maintain the blockade 'of the German coasts. Under embargo legislation pending in Congress with approval of the administration the government could not ration the European neutrals.

Insanity Cases Grow More Numerous Now

CHICAGO, April 20. There has been a marked increase in the number of cases of insanity reported in Chicago since the United States declared a state of war existed with Germany, according to County Judge Thomas F. Scully.

Calls on Boy Scouts to Cultivate Beans

NEW YORK, April 20. On the ground that beans are the best of foods for war emergencies, Herbert C. Hoover, chairman of the national food commission, urges the Boy Scouts of America to devote their energies to the cultivation of .this crop.

Miami Man Enlists For Duty in France

OXFORD, O., April 20. Vivian F. ("Chief") Crawford, Woodstock, is one Miami university students who will go to the French war front as driver with the American Ambulance Service being financed by F. S. Heath and R. G. Dawes, Ohio Cities Gas Co., Columbus. Twenty ambulances and drivers will leave in three weeks.

OHIO STATE HOUSE THREATENED BY PLOT

COLUMBUS. O., April 20. Wild rumors of a plot to blow up the State Capitol building here were circulated today when it became known that a mysterious man had been seen about the south entrance to the state house eady yesterday morning and that the man had dropped what was supposed to be a fuse as he ran away when detected. As far as is known, the fuse was not found and nothing more of the alleged plot has been unearthed.

STRENGTH OF RAILS FEATURES MARKETS

NEW YORK, April 20. Rails were the strong features at the opening of today's market, leading issues advancing between 1 and 2 points on the provisional freight increase granted by the interstate commerce commission which stimulated prominent industrials and specialties to higher levels. Most of the trading was in small lots, U. S. Steel proving the exception on

an offering of 5,000 shares at a sub

stantial fractional gain. Reversals became quiet general before the end of the first half hour on the renewal of weakness in New Haven with 1 to 3 point declines in American Tobacco, U. S. Rubber and Malting preferred.

FOULKE TO CONFER WITH COL. ROOSEVELT

. William Dudley Foolke left today for Oyster Bay to discuss with the Sage o that place means of fighting the war. 1 He will visit with Roosevelt until Saturday; afternoon when he will go to New York to attend a meeting of the League to Enforce Peace. William Howard Taft is president of the League to Enforce Peace. Asks 'Farmers Excused From Duty on Jury TRENTON, N. J., April 20. Governor Edge today requested county judges to excuse farmers from Jury duty this year In order not to cripple the agricultural campaign for greater crops. ' The governor also asked that the state bankers' association urge bankers in rural districts to exercise liberality in loaning funds to the farmers this year.

Girls Wear Flag as Beauty Spot

HARTFORD CITY, Ind.. April 20. Patriotic girls and young women here have started a new fad. In place of the black beauty spot formerly worn on the cheek, chin, or neck, many of the young women no wwear miniature flags.

DENTAL SOCIETY MEETS

' The Wayne County Dental association recently met at the offices of Dr. A. O. Kemper, Second National bank building. Dr. T. P. Govan delivered the address. . .

PALLADIUM WANT ADS PAY

STRAYER WITHOUT TRACE

Prosecutor Strayer has been unable to get any Information concerning the whereabouts of Mrs. James Overstreet, a bride of a few months, who left her husband and took a sum of money

with her. They were married in Day ton. The husband reported the disap pearance Tuesday.

GETS HEARTY RECEPTION

SAN FRANCISCO. April 20. Lieu

tenant Sir Ernest H. Shakelton, Ant

arctic explorer who leaves San Fran

Cisco today to continue his Journey to London from Australia, was accorded an enthusiastic reception last night

at a meeting in the Civic auditorium at which he spoke under the auspices of the Bohemian club.

DEATH CALLS MISSIONARY

LOS ANGELES, April 20 Reverend

Charles C. Tracy, editor and mission-

try. died here today, having precipitated a fatal crisis in his illness, his physicians satd. when ha left his sickbed about ten days ago to urge Armenian relief weak in e speech at a public gathtiing.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT State of Indiana, Wayne County, ss.: . Estate of John C. Bayer, deceased. ' Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed by the Wayne Circuit Court, . Administrator de bonis non with the will annexed, ef the estate of John C. Bayer, deceased, late of Wayne County, Indiana. - Said estate is supposed to be solvent. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ." RICHMOND. INDIANA. Administrator de bonis non

ftebbics, Roller & Robbies. Attorneys. aprl3-20-27 J

Allies Make Money

on Stock Speculation

CHICAGO. April 20 The allied gov. ernments, dealing through Chicago brokers are credited today with having made a profit of more than $3,500,000 in the last two months in "turns" on the grain market by changing from one option to the other.

MRS. GUERNSEY HEADS NATIONAL D. A. R.

WASHINGTON. April 20. Mrs. George Thacher Guernsey of Independence, Kan., is the new president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was elected last night at the national convention here on the first ballot with a vote of 667. a major

ity of 58 over the combined votes of three other candidates. Her entire ticket was elected.

Treasury Certificates Ready For Issuance

WASHINGTON. April 20. Treasury certificates of indebtedness authorized up to $2,000,000,000 in the $7,000,000,000 was finance measure now before Congress, will be Issued by Secretary McAdoo, "as may be necessary to meet the requirements of the treasury", as soon as the bill becomes a law. The bonds authorized by the bill probably will not be offered before sixty days.

American touring cars and motor

trucks were exhibited at the fair at Bordeaux, France, in 1916. American automobiles are popular throughout France.

REPORT BAZAAR RECEIPTS FOR CAUSE OF ALLIES

CHICAGO, April 20. The final statement today of the affairs of the Allied Bazaar held here recently, shows net receipts of $35,293, and this sum has been assigned to various relief funds for the Allied Nations.

MILLER'S ANTISEPTIC OIL KNOWN AS Snake Oil Will Limber You Up A New Creation, Pain Killer and Antiseptic Combined For Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Lumbago, Stiff and Swollen Joints, Corns, Bunions or whatever the pain may be, it is said to be without an equal. , For Cuts, Burns, Bruises, Sore Throat, Croup, Diphtheria and Tonsilitis it has been found most effective. Accept no substitute. This great Oil is golden red color only. There is nothing like it. Every bottle guaranteed, 25 and 50 cents, or money refunded by leading druggists. Clem Thistlethwaite. Adv.

WALLACE WANTS REPORTS

Fred Wallace, temperance superintendent of the Wayne County Sunday School association, today issued an appeal for all superintendents of the county to file their reports with him at once. Mr. Wallace must make his statement of work done to the. state association immediately.

CALL MILLER-KEMPERS

All members of the Miller-Kemper baseball team are requested to meet in uniform at Beallview park, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. A practice game between the Mlller-Kempers and the M.-K.'s will be the order of the program.

It is proposed that the people of the

United States shall contribute to the people of liberated Russia a statue of Abraham Lincoln, to be erected in Petrograd.

The Coming Baby Ever? heln that will tend to aid

the expectant mother and fester the

well-being of the tiny infant should

be promptly rendered.

The time before childbirth is one

of much discomfort. This is caused

in a large measure by the tightening and straining' of the abdominal tissues, as well as the network of cords, ligaments and muscles in that part cf the body. For many years thousands of women have successfully used the preparation known, as "Mother's Friend." It is safe and dependable to be used by every prospectivo

mother. A famous physician formulated the preparation. "Mother's Friend" is for external use, and is

composed of special oils and other ingredients which have a penetrating' and softening effect. Belief from

much ox the pain at the crisis is found.

Any woman awaitine childbirth

thould secure a bottle of "Mother's

Friend from her druggist, when the abdomen first begins to expand. No time should be lost in beginning its use. Apply it night and morning without fail. Address Bradfield Regu

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Neglect of the Hair There is probably nothing that nature gives us, aside from the teeth, that receives less intelligent care than the hair. The continued neglect of the hair and the failure to keep the scalp properly cleansed can have but one result.

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