Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 30, 17 December 1917 — Page 14

JPAGE FOURTEEN . THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. MONDAY, DEC. 17, 1917.

FAMILIES TORN APART BY FOE SLAVE DRIVERS ; -' i Boys and Girls Deported by ', Barbarous Soldiers in v France. i "WASHINGTON. Dec. 17. How Krepch families were torn apart and boys and girls were herded together promiscoucly by the Germans and taken atay tioni towns to forced labor in the fields of occupied France is shown in the government book, "German War Practices," issued for free distribution by the committee on pubHc information. Among the documents quoted is a protest by Bishop Charost, of Lille, addressed to General von Graevenitz, in the course of which he says: Numerous removals of women and girls certain transfers of men and youttvand even of children, have been carried out in the districts of Tourccing end Roubaix without judicial procedure or trial. "The unfortunate people have been sent to unknown places. Measures equally extieme and on a larger scale are contemplated at Lille. Not War, but Torture. "You ara a father, you know that there Is not in the order of humanity a right more honorable or more holy than that of the family. For every Christian the inviolability of God. who .created the family, attaches to it. The German off.'cers who have been billeted for a long time in our homes know .bow deep In our hearts we of the north

.hold family affection, and that it is the sweetest thing In life to ns. Thus to .-dismember the family by tearing jouths and girls from their homes is Tot war. It is for us torture and the iorst of tortures unlimited moral torture. "The violation of family rights is doubled by a violation of the sacred Remands of morality. Morality is exposed to perils, the mere idea of which ) revolting to every honest man. from the promicculty which inevitably accompanies removals en masse, Involving mixture of the sexes, or, at all exents, of persons of very unequal tnoral standing. Girl Torn From Mothers. i "Young girls of irreproachable life, 'who have never committed any offense worse than that of trying to pick ftp some bread or a few potatoes to feed a numerous family, and who have besides paid the light penalty for such trespass, tave been carried off. Their .mothers, who have watched so closely over them and had no other joy than that of keeping their daughters beside them, in the absence of father and sons fighting or killed at the front these mothers are now" alone. They bring to me their despair and their anguish." , An address of prominent citizens of Roubaix and Tourcolng to the president of Frcnce is also quoted. In the (o'irae of it occurs the following: . "These deportations began toward Easter. The Germans announced that ttfe Inhabitants of Roubaix, Tourcoing, Lille, etc., were going to be transported into French districts, where their provisioning would be easier. ': "At night, at about 2 o'clock In the morning, a whole district of tht town was invested by the troops of occupation. To each house was distributed a Printed notice. "The Inhabitants so warned were to bold themselves ready to depart an

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Removal of Stumps Between Seasons May Afford - Profitable Employment. The successful management of a modern farm depends largely upon the efficiency of the equipment with which the work is performed. On most farms there is a deficiency of suitable repair tools and supplies, and an increased investment along this line is strongly recommended. Some farmers, however, need to be cautioned against hasty, indiscriminate purchases. A small, well-selected outfit, used to the best advantage and well cared for, will prove more satis

factory than a large miscellaneous assortment improperly kept and used.' In order to secure the greatest efficiency, all implements and . machinery should be properly hpused when not in actual service, so as to be In good working condition when required for use. Officials of the- Office, of Public Roads, of the United States Department of Agriculture, when called upon for assistance by the various states, are pointing out that road building is an art based on a science, and that trained and experienced men are necessary to secure the best results from the expenditure of road funds.

hour and a half after the distribution of the proclamation.

Persona Taken Haphazard. - "Each family, drawn up outside the house, was examined by an officer, who pointed out haphazard the persons who were to go. No words can express the barbarity of this proceeding nor describe the heartrending scenes which occurred. -, Young men and girls took a hasty farewell of their parents a farewell hurried by the German soldiers who were executing the infamous task rejoined the group of those who were going and found themselves in the middle of the street surrounded by other soldiers wtb fixed bayonets. "Tears of despair on the part of parents and children so ruthlessly separated did not soften the hearts of the brutal Germans. Sometimes, however, a more kind-hearted officer yielded to too great a despair and did not choose all the persons whom he should by the terms of his instructions have separated. "These girls and lads were taken in street cars to factories, where they were numbered and labeled like cattle and grouped to form convoys. In these factories they remained twelve twenty-four or thirty-six hours until a train was ready to remove them. "The deportation began with the villages of Roncq, Malluin, ect., then Tourcoing and Roubaix. In the towns the Germans proceeded by districts. Thousands in Freight Cars. "In all about 30,000 persons are said to have Ibeen carried off up to the present. This monstrous operation has taken eight to ten days to accomplish. It is feared, unfortunately, that it may begin again soon. The departures took place in freight cars to the sound of the 'Marseiuaise." "The reason given by the German authorities Is a humanitarian (?) one. They have put forward the following pretexts: Provisioning is going to

break down in the large towns in the north and their suburbs, whereas In the Ardennes the feeding is easy and cheap. - "It Is known from the young men and girls, since sent back to their fam

ilies, for reasons of health, tfiat in the department of the At denes the victims are lodged in a terrible manner. In disgraceful promiscuity; ; they, are compelled to work In fields. It is unnecessary to say that the inhabitants of our towns are not trained to such work. ' The Germans pay them X.SO m. But there are complaints of Insufficient food. -, Vv Barbarity of Slave Drivers. "They were very badly received in the Ardennes. The Germans had told the Ardennais that these were 'volunteers' who were coming to work and the : Ardennais proceeded ' to receive them with many insults, which only Ceased When the forcible deportation, of which they were the victims, be came known.. . "Feeling ran especially high in our towns. Never has so iniquitous - a measure' been carried out. The Germans have shown all the barbarity of slave drivers. "The families so scattered are In despair and the morale of the whole population is gravely affected Boys of fourteen, schoolboys in knickerbockers, young girls of fifteen to sixteen have been carried off, and the despairing protests of their parents failed to touch the hearts of the German officers or rather executioners1. "One last detail: The persons so deported are allowed to write home once a month ; that is to say, even less often than military prisoners." . ' Gerard's Protest. A . report from James W. Gerard, former. United States ambassador to German, is quoted relating that he spoke to the German chancellor about these deportations as being absolutely outrageous. He says he believes they were stopped, but 20,000 or more persons were not returned to their homes for months afterwards. In an address on his return to America he said that it required the joint efforts of the pope, the king of Spain and President Wilson to cause the return' of these people to their homes. Mr. Gerard later saw that some press agency had come out with the article saying that he had made false statements about this matter because these people were not returned to their homes as a result

The Xmas Shoe Store

Red Cross Christmas Seals Selling Fast

Red Cross Christmas seals are on sale at tne Richmond postofflce this week. Mrs. George W. Cunningham; in charge of the boots, said the sale Monday was unusually large. Nearly every package mailed Monday had one or more seals. The seals also are on sale ia : the Richmond banks. Stores, offices, etc.

of the representations of the pope, the king of Spain and the President, but were sent back because' the Germans had no further use for them. "It seems to me." says Mr. Gerard, "that this denial makes" the case rather worse than before."

Court Records

." Marriage Licenses.. Lawrence V. White, 30 years old, a farmer of near Richmond and Opal JS. Anthony, 28 years old. housekeeper, Richmond. . "1, Waking and company Incorporated last Saturday with a capital stock of $5,000, to sell electrical fixtures, plumbing goods, guns, ammunition and motorcycles. The stock holders of the company are M&ttle Waking, Martha Connor and Will W. Reller.

PURPLE NASTURTIUM

era splashed with mauve, brown and green were all produced on the same plant. In one case be cultivated a branch of crimson blossons on a plant where ail the rest of the flowers were scarlet

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uoionei n. ttawson announces mat he has produced a hitherto unknown purple nasturtium. Variegated flow-

We Offer the Urge Stock of Loose and Mocnted DIAMONDS 111 this City 10 Off liaw DICKINSON'S

We have a great array of house slippers this year as we realized that gift buying should be and would be of the "practical" order. In out assortment you will find a house slipper gift for anyone that you are going to

give.

The policy "give necessities" this year make shoes the ideal gift. Always acceptable and always useful footwear is the logical gift. When shoe shopping remember

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ELECTRIC CLEANER . A X "VT TE hav found that a very I . II N. YY larfce percentage of our t vj 6ales Jrow out of what one woman may say to another Jf V woman in a social way. , J5Vjy nil """SLXX A quarter million homes have fJiftv'i 'wi Fronts Premiers. Thousands of J&Yfillii iii"3 these cleaners will be given as jSilif f' Jr'vlc Christmas gifts again this year. JwH thn Pounds of Sterling Quality! If lIl m'YV M mnr dnoniintib no obligation what- MM II T" II jV W vr. If ypu dcid to buy. our pries is ff -U Iff ' Jf li 1 modest. Tun payments if desired. J f

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The agents listed belcrr make these offers to all prospective car purchasers, good only until January first. Read them carefully.

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Saw S2s PeiPceimQ Order your car now and pay for it We will pay you interest on your money at the rate of , six percenter annum until April first, 1918. We will also store your car free until that time. You may use the car whenever you like. It is yours. Saw Tlree Feifceifl Place your order for a car now and pay down what ever you like. Pay another payment each month of whatever amount you like.t We will pay you interest at the rdte of three percent per annum up to April first, 1918, on all the money you pay in. On April first, if sixty percent of the car is paid for, you may take it and give us a note for the balance payable in six months, interest at six percent. Every indication points to a shortage of cars in the spring. Buy now, be sure of your car, and make the interest on your money. A postal card or phone call will bring our salesman to you. Let him explain further.

NATIONAL GARAGE Dodge Brothers Cars 1209 Main St. BETHARD AUTO AGENCY Chevrolet Cars 1117 Main St. BETH ARD AUTO AGENCY Monroe Cars 1117 Main St

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Instead of Coal 1. Use fireless cookers. 2. Use wood, oil and as wherever you can.

Don't waste any butter, lard or drippings.

Eat less Wheat bread.

Instead of sugar use honey, molasses and dark syrups.

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Shop in the Morning Please The Store of Practical, Useful and Sensible Gifts For Xmas

Blankets Comforts Sweater Coats

House Slippers Umbrellas Furs

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Knit Scarf Sets Knit Caps Knit Skirts

Gloves , Corsets'' - Purses Rain Coats v . Rain Capes v

Table Linens Serges Silks

Novelty Woolens

Poplins Ginghams Percales Crepes Dimities Yarns Needles Knitting Bags

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Underwear Pajamas

Gowns

Night Shirts Boys Waists Ties Handkerchiefs

Bath Robes Rugs Hosiery, Shirts

Caps, Hats

Instead of -Meat Eat Vegetables, Salted and Fresh Fish Cheese Milk Eggs Poultry and Game.

Eat Peanuts, Beans Dried Peas Nuts

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