Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 214, 20 July 1917 — Page 2

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, FRIDAY, JULY 20, 1917

"SAMMIES" SURE THEY WILL SEE KAISER'S FINISH

American Troops Surprise French by Splendid Esprit de Corps. AMERICAN TRAINING CAMP IN FRANCE. (By the Associated Press) July 20. "Whenever you write home whether In a private letter or to any newspaper tell them we are doing finely and that no army ever had a finer spirit or was more confident of winning.' " 'I have handled troops for many years and under varied conditions but have never had a finer set of men, never a more enthusiastic lot than now. It has been a revelation to me to see the splendid spirit that has prevailed since we landed and it augurs well for the part America is to play In the war that her troops take hold with a vim that is going to prove irresistible." Show Esprit de Corps "The first quotation is from a comparatively green trooper, the second from a seasoned officer. Both were made Independently to the Associated Press within a few moments of each other yesterday. Both illustrate the wonderful esprit de corps prevailing throughout the first American contingent an esprit de corps which has evoked the enthusiastic approval of the French. The American soldiers as one mingles with them do not underestimate the seriousness and earnestness of the task before them but from the newest rooks to the oldest sergeant they are going through their daily drill, performing their daily work with dash, rim and cheerfulness and willingness that has come as genuine to the correspondent who spent the first two yearsof the war on the German side and with ample opportunity to witness the perfunctory qualities of the German spirit. None Boasts of Victory TbuB far there has not been one rlngle soldier who boastfully undertakes to underestimate his opponent, but likewise no one has made his appearance who Is not supremely hopeful and confident in the final outcome. The fine spirit prevailing is evident cn every side. The discipline is excellent' and there Is an absolute lack of complaint The troops are taking their training with cheerfulness and are adapting themselves to the novelty of billeting and living under unprecedented conditions necessarily Imposed by living in a stranger's house. The troops are engaged in work al

most entirely strange to them, yet the officers say they have made entirely unexpected progress, which not only a good augury for the balance of the army but is due largely to the enthusiasm pervading each company and regiment t

"Don't Waste Food" Campaign Waged by British Soldiers

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS . IN FRANCE, June 30. The British army in the field is consuming about 15 percent less of foodstuffs per capita than It did eighteen months ago. This is not due to any studied diminuation of rations, but to a more careful distribution and the prevention of waste. It is very easy for a generous commissariat to supply an army with more than it can use. In the early days of the war, this practice of generosity was well nigh universal, because it was regarded as wiser to provide too much than too little, and the reaching of the exact mean is not a simple matter. The policy of oversuprly was well enough when foodstuffs were fairly plentiful, but nowadays, when the result of the war may depend upon the solution of food problems, nothing is being left undone to prevent waste. The British soldier is still the best fed soldier in Europe, but the supply departments are gradually rescuing him from the stigma of being at the

same time the most wasteful. Stocks of meat and bread are closely watched, and unused allowances must be held over and added to the store for the next meal or the next day. The private soldier takes more kindly to the "Don't-waste-food" campaign than was expected, for at heart the British Tommy has an aversion to seeing good food going into the waste box he never did it at home, and it looks like bad business to be doing It in France. It requires no knowledge of higher strategy to see the good sense of the don't-waste-food idea, and be has taken on the anti-waste regulations with more cheerfulness and less argument than marked the adoption of the steel helmit or the gas mask. .

" Eighty-five miles of the new Alaskan railway will be built by the end of the 1917 season. The road is to run from Seward to Fairbanks, and will have a total length of 471 miles. It is being built by the government.

OnThe Boards

With the matinee and evening, performance tomorrow sees the close of "Hit-theTrair Holliday," George M. Cohan's big success. In producing the play Manager Murray has given to the theatre-going public of Richmond, an

opportunity of being one of the first

cities to see this play at popular prices, as it has only been released for stock four weeks. Next week "Common Clay" will be the attraction.

HAGERSTOWN, IND.

Mrs. Lamb and daughter, Miss Nellie, of. Greensfork, were guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. William Teague. ...Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Foland of Fort Wayne and son, Virgil Foland, of Newcastle, were guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Fritz... .The Anti-Cant Sunday school class will meet Friday night at the Christian church parlors .... Mrs. Frank Newcomb and daughter and son, Miss Viv-

STEAMSHIP OFFERED FREE FOR RED CROS3 SHIPMENTS

NEW YORK, July 20 Announcement was made here today that the American Trans-Atlantic company had offered a 5,600 ton steamship tb the red cross "free of hire" to carry supplies and workekrs to France. The term "free of hire" was explained as meaning that the company donated the vessel, but the cost of operating it was to be paid by the Red Cross. Officials of the Red Cross estimated the loan of the steamship would save about $100,000.

ian and James Newcomb, of Chicago, who have been guests of Mrs. Adelia Scott left for their home Sunday morning Dr. Frank Brant is at Indianapolis, where he expects to enlist as a veterinary surgeon. .. .The newly organized Franchise League will hold its first regular meeting in the city building Saturday night The aid society of the Christian church will meet with Mrs. J. M. Hartley Tuesday, July 30 Mrs. E. M. Sparks and son, Clarence Sparks, who have been guests of relatives in Ohio the last ten days, returned to their home here Tuesday.

30,000,000 Meals! What's Your Order?

NEW YORK, July 20. The problem of providing 30,000,000 meals a day for the 10,000,000 people in and around New York city and to have these meals provided at fair prices with food in fair proportion to the supply and demand here and from the allies, is to be worked out by the central committee of the New York food distributors' association. Present plans provide for the creation of an information bureau to keep the public informed as to prices, supplies and the detailed condition of the markets. It was said an average of 1,100 cars of food arrive daily In New York and the committee plans to record the arrival of all incoming food and report to the public its condition and value.

Several thousand feet of irrigation ditches dating back to prehistoric times are still in use in Arizona. The ditches were simply cleaned out, and a survey showed them to have an almost perfectly even grade at the rate of .01 feet each 100 feet. They were built by highly civilized Indian tribes.

Two Americans Try To Slay Kaiser, is Report in Holland AMSTERDAM, July 20 An attempt on Emperor's William's life by two Americans was reported today, by a person who states that he knows the circumstances. According to his story, two men managed to get near the Emperor at Great Headquarters on July 3, before the emperor went to Vienna. The men "were seized by detectives, the tale goes, and were found to be in possession of revolvers. It is said these men, both Americans, had been promised a large reward by an American millionaire for killing the emperor, and that they were shot twenty-four hours after their arrest No names or further particulars are available, and the story has not been confirmed. -

The foregoing Is an elaboration of a Reuter dispatch from Amsterdam last night which said the story must be treated with necessary reserve.

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MAIL TO SAMMIES IS ADDRESSED IMPROPERLY

, WASHINGTON. July 20 The American embassy in London has Informed the state and war departments that it is being greatly inconvenienced by persons in the United States who send mail intended for members of the American expeditionary forces in care of the embassy.

The correct form of address, as an

nounced by the war and postoffice departments is name of addressee, official designation of soldier's unit and finally the words "American Expeditionary forces." The location or station of a military unit if known to thesender should not be included in the address.

FRECKLES Now Is the Time to Get Rid of These Ugly Spots. There's no longer the slightest need of feeling ashamed of your freckles, as the prescription othine double strength is guaranteed to , remove these homely spots, ,., . Simply get an ounce of othine double strength from any druggist and apply a little of it ntght and morning and you should soon see that even the worst freckles have begun to disappear, while the lighter ones have vanished entirely. It is seldom that more than an ounce is needed to completely . clear, the skin and gain a beautiful clear complexion. Be sure to ask for the double strength othine as this is sold under 1 guarantee of money back if it fails to remove freckles. Adv.

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Tomorrow you should take advantage ot the very low prices on the few odds and ends we still have on our floors. You can buy that piece of furniture you have been wishing for at a great saving. Some pieces are from broken suites, others are discontinued patterns, but what ever you buy during this sale means dollars in your pockets. LESS THAN TODAY'S FACTORY COST PRICES

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This is c Partial List of Bargains $25 Mah. Parlor Settee gg $30 Mahogany Parlor jgj) JJQ Settee ............... mmmmmmmm $15.00 Mahogany Parlor $20 Mahogany Parlor jJ gQ $65 Genuine Sterling fl00 Aft Leather Couch $25 Blk. Leather Couch j JCgg Two $32.50 Couch Hammocks with canopy top and foot $24- 7 rest $20 Golden Oak Combination Book Case and Writing $13 00 $50 Golden Oak extra large Combination Bookcase and 597. KA Writing Desk OU $25.00 Fibre Desk and Cft Chair $25 Mahogany Rocker, upholstered in mulberry velour $16 50 Cit MNHNHMHIriBB $25 Mahogany William eij rft and Mary Chair tPJUU $12.50 Fibre Tea Wag- 2g $6.50 Fibre Swing QC for . . . . $15.00 G. O. Hall Tree, JQ QK for " $18.00 Mah. Floor $1 Q 7g Lamp P $3.50 Old Hickory Rock- eo ftK er for $2.75 Old Hickory Chair, 2.25 $4.50 Old' Hickory Table JQ gft for P v $10 Golden Oak Smoker jg gft for . 12 l2C guaranteed-Lawn Hose, -inch, . 10c per ft, 10 cent guaranteed Lawn Hose r ' inch, 8c per ft. O'Cedar Polish 19c Liquid Veneer 119c $32.50 Birdseye Dresser. . . .$25.00 $40.00 Walnut Chiffonier. .$30.00 Sp. Mop and Polish . ..... ... .29c Solid Oak Swincr. ......... .$2.48 Va Off on All Refrigerators

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Reed Pullman finish in old ivory. Has storm curtain and best grade of springs a real bargain ; Sale price

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Solid oak, Library Table, finished in Early English; has magazine racks and large drawer; a beautiful piece for any home, priced

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Typewriter Desk. Genuine Oak, same as picture; our Special Sale price

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Bed, Spring and Mattress Full 2-inch post Bed, supported woven wire Spring and a Felt Top Mattress that usually sell for $18.00, during this sale we are going to dispose of what we have on hand at the extremely low price Complete Outfit $13.00

China Closet "2 inches high. Four shelves and mirror at the top, good value at $15.00

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