Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 146, 2 May 1917 — Page 2

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1917

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GARDENER PREPARES CHART FOR GUIDANCE OF CITIZEN PATRIOTS

Civic Gardener IE. F. Murphy, la preparing a garden plan for distribution at once. The plan will explain the proper -. places for the location of certain vege tables In the gardens and will prescribe the proper succession of crops Murphy Is anxious that ever person planting a garden should obtain pne of these charts. ' It may be obtained by following these directions: Mall to Murphy your name and ad' dress. . Give exact location of your garden. State size of garden. Number in family depending on the garden. Give number and ages of children ' and ' the school building . attended by each. ' All names and requests for the garden plan , must be in Murphy's hands at the Commercial club rooms not later than Thursday evening. START MOVE TO GET PARDONS FOR THREE MONTGOMERY, Ala.. May 2. A movement was started here today to obtain presidential pardons for three men now serving 25-year sentences In the Atlanta federal prison for train robbery of which another self-confessed robber, Jeff Harrison of the notorious Harrison band, declared in court yesterday he and two others alone were guilty. ' ' Harrison in tears told federal judge Clayton, who was imposing a sentence of 25 years in prison for Harrison's admitted robbery of a Louisville & Nashville train at Greenville, Ala., the story of how Harry Marks, Frank Moore and John Williams had been convicted wrongfully of holding up and robbing an Alabama Great Southern train at Bibbville, Ala., Sept. 20, 1913. Harrison said he, Grady Webb and McKey now in the Atlanta prison managed the Bibbville robbery. PLAN BIG BANQUET TO HONOR ACKERMAN An elaborate banquet is planned for Carl Ackerman, by : Old Twelve-Six club. The tentative date has been set for May 10 at the Westcott. About 170 plates will be laid, and prominent newspaper men and educators from this -state and adjoining ones will be present. There will also be men from large newspapers and universities In the East. Carl Ackerman son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ackerman will lecture here May 8. Ackerman has been in Germany as war correspondent and is well acquainted with conditions there. Report No Disorder Throughout Norway ; LONDON, May 2. A Christianla dispatch says that the usual May Day ' demonstrations were held all over Z Norway tnd that no reports of dls- ; order have been received.' The Nor- , weglan newspapers report that much i dissatisfaction was expressed everyl where in consequence of the high prices of the necessities of life. ADVENTISTS READY TO HELP COUNTRY WASHINGTON, May 2. Seven Day " Adventists, fearing misunderstanding of the declaration filed with the war -department asking exemption from military service which would violate 'their "conscientious obedience to the I law of God" ' today directed attention 'to paragraphs of the declaration. : These express the willingness of members of the organization to aid the ; government' in this war In any capacity which would not violate their confrictions.' ; . ' ; ' ' I IMPORTS 8HOW DECREASE ' .; AT EA3TERN HARBOR . PHILADELPHIA, Pa., May " 2.- Im- ; porth at this port last month were 1 $4,000,000 less and the exports $3,000,i 000 less than those of April, 1916, according to the-figures given out by ; the commissioners of navigation . today. There was also a decrease In the ; number of arrivals and clearances of .vessels both in foreign and coastwise trades. The Imports of last month ; totalled slightly more than $7,000,000 :and the exports $31,000,000-. . t , 1? 4t v.VAUSSK A SURATT VSKtCtlON WILLIAM FOX

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MARJORIE RAMBEAU, famous stage star; has completed "Motherhood," her second screen success. "Motherhood" tells the story of the suffering which the conflict of rations has brought upon woman and pictures the burden which the war has inflicted upon children. It shows battlefields and the great guns in action but none of the wholesale slaughter nor awful horror of battle. Its theme is the problem of women in war. Since Marjsie Rambeau stepped before the motion picture camera, in the midst of her appearance in

BANKERS PREPARE FOR ENTERTAINMENT OF STATE SOCIETY Plans for entertaining the Indiana Banker's association which will meet here May 17, are in progress. Thi3 organization is composed of more than 150 bankers representing . banks, and trust companies in group number six. Several hundred dollars will be raised, to be used in entertaining the visitors. A complete program has not yet been made but present arrangements j eall for a meeting in the Murray theatre at 10:30 o'clock on the morning of May 17. This will be a "get-acquainted-meeting." G. I. Christie, of Purdue university, will be the principal speaker at the dinner which will be served in the Westcott at 1 o'clock. Fred Slmms, of Indianapolis, will speak on some phase of Taxation Reform. George L. Cates, of the Union National bank, is chairman of the sixth group, and has appointed the following local men to act as chairman of various committees: Albert D. Gayle. finance: William C. Seeker, entertainment; Charles W. Jordan, program. REDUCES TRAFFIC ' IN DEADLY DRUGS . WASHINGTON, May . 2. Traffic in habit . forming drugs in the United States has been reduced many fold under the Harrison anti-narcotio; act, and is decreasing annually, according to reports to the National Drug Trade conference meeting here today by investigating committees. The conference was attended by representatives of druggists', manufacturing chemists' and physicians' organizations. HOLD CIVIL SERVICE EXAM. . A Civil Service examination for clerks, typewriters and stenographers was held at "the Post Office today. Three people took the examination. PALLADIUM WANT ADS PAY C Aatricw Chid Compaay A CHICK ' V Wh e n you arise- to put a good taste in your mouth before breakfast

SETS NEW TAX RECORD

NEW YORK, May 2 A new record for tae6, including real, personal and franchise, ever paid, into the - city treasury imHhe first tax collection day of the . year or for any one tingle day was established yesterday when New York taxpayers contributed $12,817,SS3. On May 1 last year the sum of $11,626,312 was paid in, . which was the previous high record. STARTS WARFARE ON POLIO SPREAD WASHINGTON, May 2. State boards of health in annual session here today laid plans for combatting infanme paralysis tnts summer by imposing rigid quarantine regulations on cities or districts where the disease may become epidemic, and by formulating a program of interstate co-operation among health officials. A large part of the program today and tomorrow will be devoted to discussing sanitary policies under war conditions. PRICE INCREASE EFFECTIVE NEW YORK, May 2. Having paid unprecedented prices to have his food heated during the winter, the New York householder is spending more money to keep edibles hot and cool. An increase of 25 per cent. In the cost of ice to the small purchaser and of 25 cents a ton for coal became effective today. PALLADIUM WANT ADS PAY The Car that sells at sight SAXON "SIX" 6-Pass. Touring Model NATIONAL GARAGE 1211 Main St. BICYCLES and REPAIRING 8 South 7th Street BEST LINE OF 5c AND 10c WALL PAPER IN THE CITY DICKINSON WALL PAPER CO. 504 Main St Phone 2201

"Cheating Cheaters," she has been amazingly successful. Her first photoplay of the scries she is to produce under the Mutual-Powell banner, was "The Greater Woman." Her third picture is "The Debt." "Motherhood" tells what happened to a happy European iamiiy when the husband left to serve his flag and the faithful wife was left behind to defend their home and her honor. The story was written by , Frederic Arnold Kummer, an author of international. note, and the production was directed by Frank Powell

Press Sees Wrong in German Policy ' AMSTERDAM, (via London), May 2. The Hamburger Fremdenblatt, at the end of . a three-column editorial, comes to the conclusion that the German political system is a failure and must be changed. ' The paper says: "There is no use theorizing. There s something wrong with our government system, as is clearly proved by Germany's political failures and in fact by the whole war. Fresh blood must be infused in the government." PALLADIUM WANT ADS PAY

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A Hilarious and Thrilling Tale of the White Top and Sawdust Ring Featuring ORA CAREW and a Splendid Cast of Funmakers. Your Fault If You Mist It. DIZZY FLIGHT IN AEROPLANE BEAR AND VILLAN IN DEATH GRAPPLES 3,000 FT. FALL IN PARACHUTE GIRL AND GRIZZLY IN CHARIOT RACE.

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GOLDEN WEDDING HELD BY HENSON

;Mr. and Mrs.; Warren-Henson.' 32 South Twelfth street, are today celebrating ' their golden wedding - anniversary.',' The happy couple la receiving the . congratulations of many relatives and friends. - ' " ! The wedding of the Couple' was solemnised at Liberty. Ind., May, 2, 1867. Mr. ' and Mrs. Henson have, lived in Richmond nearly twenty years. : Nine children, three of whom are now dead, were born" to this union: Rosa, William, George, Harry, Alfonzo, Jess, Sarah, Sylvester ana Laura tienEOn. i v ' " "' Amoner the out of town relatives here to congratulate the aged couple are Mr. and Mrs. Emrich and Mr. and Mrs. Collier, and Mrs. , Smith ana daughter, all of Hamilton, O., and Mrs. Emma Mathias, of Indianapolis. FACTIONS TO CONTROL : BALANCE D POWER BOSTON, May 2. The balance of power in the convention to be held on June 6 to revise the state constitution will be held by delegates endorsed by both factions in yesterday's election. Although returns, with four districts missing, showed that 123 delegates considered as conservatives were chosen, as against 90 pledged to vote for the submission to the people of an amend ment, for the Initiative and referen dum 67 atmroved by both sides were elected, together with 13 enaorsea oy neither. -Eleven of the delegates-at-large elected were on the "progressive slate and 4 on the "conservative" tickets. ESPIONAGE MEASURE DEBATED IN SENATE WASHINGTON, May 2 Debate on the administration espionage bill continued in the senate today and will be kept before it continuously until finally disposed of. Senate leaders hope to pass the measure by the end of the week at the latest. A similar measure is pending in the house. The senate already- has voted approval of the so-called censorship section of the bill, although there is nothing to prevent its consideration again. Strong opposition is looked 'for over a provision which would authorize the president to declare an embargo on exports that might go through neutral countries to Germany and Austria. AID SOCIETY TO MEET - A meeting of the aid society of the First English Lutheran church will be held Thursday afternoon . at 2:30 o'clock at the church. PALLADIUM WANT ADS PAY ELL-ANS Absolutely " Removes Indigestion. One package proves it 25c at all druggists.. - At the Big Clock" THURSDAY Greatest Show Ever Offered KEYSTONE ULRICH in ID), ft eonc

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RECRUIT MEMBERS FOR HOSPITAL CORPS vAT BASE STATIONS NEW 'YORK, May 2. Recruiting headquarters were opened here today for the enlistment of 671 non-professional hospital workers needed for the units being organized for Immediate service in France. t Orders are expected from Washington within the next few days for the mobilisation of the six units. Professional nur&ea. nhvsicians nnd

surgeons are ready to answer the order, but 571 non-professional members are required to complete the ranks. SAYS SOLDIERS SAT DURING U. S. SONG The manager of a local theatre, to which all soldiers in uniform are ad mitted without charge, filed a protest last evening with Sergeant Warner, in charge of the local United States army recruiting station, over the action of two national guardsmen who failed to arise from their seats at the performance last night when the orchestra played "The Star Spangled Banner." He told Warner that these two soldiers were the only ones in the audience who failed to stand during the rendition of the national anthem. The theatre manager was notified to file his complaint with the officer commanding the company these two soldiers are members of. ACREAGE IS INCREASED WASHINGTON, May 2. Larger sweet potato acreage, particularly in southern states, was urged by the department of agriculture today in a statement exnlainina that bv usln vine cuttings from earlv-set nlants. th cost of planting an acre would be only $4 ror sweet potatoes compared with $40 for Irish potatoes. Wash That Itch Away There It abmtatefr no sufferer from ecsema 'Trrn9fdJ le imple wash D. D. D. acid did not feel immediately that wonderfully calm. cool sr.ruat.on that ome. wheeiteh iea awB y' T,hin ""thin wah r7tratS l?J!r' ? instant relief from theort distressing slua diseases. 3c, Mc and Txa ID)o UDo HD. QUIGLEY'S FIVE DRUG STORES

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1 Today 1 ARCADE 1 Tomorrow I "The BATTLE OF PREZK1SYL" A stupenduous spectacle. In multiple reels. Filmed on the Famous Euporean Battle Field. A Picture for Red Blooded Americans Boy Scouts in uniform, under the supervision of Asst. Boy Scout Master Brammer will witness this production at 6:30 Thursday Evening EDUCATIONAL HISTORICAL THRILLING ENTERTAINING

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Last Time Tonight the Laugh Play 'IRolii Stoies'

STARTING THURSDAY NIGHT You laugh with one eye Cry with the other. One show each night at 8:15 Matinees TuesM Wed., Friday and Sat., 10c and 20c All the ladies say: "Meet me at the Murray Theatre."

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Porter Strong in "A Bath House Tangle" A comedy that will make you hold your sides. Do yon like to laugh. , Then see it ' COMING THURSDAY William Farnum ,"TALE OF TWO CITIES" Shows Continuous 2:00 to 11:00 P. M. ADULTS 10c. CHILDREN 6e

PICK UP SURVIVORS FROM ROCKINGHAM LONDON, May 2. The American steamer Rockingham has been sank by a German submarine. Thirteen men are missing. Two boats containing thirty-three

men were picked up yesterday by a patroll vessel. One boat containing thirteen men ia missing. Marlon Leroy Burton, who worked in a Minneapolis drug store iwemy-ne years ago, has now become president of the state university. The Car that sells at sight SAXON "SIX" 5-Pass. Touring Model NATIONAL GARAGE 1211 Main St. it II The Playa to Please Everybody TODAY Antonio Moreno and Edith Storey In the stirring 5-act drama "THE TARANTULA" Vitagraph Blue Ribbon feature Also HAM AND BUD Comedy and HELEN GIBSON in a thrilling Railroad Drama Man is right Investigate Phone 1868 TRY TO GET IN GORDON