Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 73, 5 February 1918 — Page 2

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INTENSE GOLD WEATHER FELT ALL OVER EAST Weather Man Predicts Warm Wave Within Forty-eight Hours.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 6. Severe cold today rrtpped the country east of the Mississippi river from its northern borders to the gulf of Mexico, adding its share toward raaklnc this one

of the most extraordinary winters of

modern times. The present cold wave, however, is not expected to be of long duration as there Is indication of moderation In the lake region and Ohio valley tonight, in the western portion of the middle Atlantic states tomorrow and in the Atlantic coast districts Thursday. From 35 degrees below zero in the St. Lawrence valley the cold graduated to unseasonable temperatures as far as the extreme south era parts of Florida. . COLO IN NEW ENGLAND BOSTON, Feb. 5. A cold wave that f sent the temperature way below aero, swept over New. England last night and held on today with little prospect of an early break. From a reading of tero at midnight, the mercury in Boston dropped to ten below at 7 o'clock this morning and reports from many , points Indicated that Intense suffering had been caused, due largely to lack of fuel. OHIO RESIDENTS SHIVER COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 5.Wlth but little coal at its command Ohio today was suffering the coldest weather of the winter. The thermometer ranged ; from 5 to 17 degrees below lero in various sections of the state. Declaring that the coal situation is as bad as ever, Gov. Cox planned to leave for Washington tonight to plead for

relief measures from government officials. PITTSBURGH FACTORIES CLOSE PITTSBURGH, Pa., Feb. 5. With the Pittsburgh industrial district in the midst of another period of intense cold, the steel Industry today again faced almost complete paralysis. Inability to obtain coal supplies during the moderate weather of the last few days on account of ice gorges in the Monongahela river was held responsi- . ble for the conditions which steel men say will force the closing down of the greater part of the mills and furnaces unless relief can be obtained within two days. The weather forecast was "continued cold." The Monongahela river was again frozen and the movement of coal barges today was Impossible.

STEAMER CINCINNATI IS HOPELESS PREY TO WHIM OF OHIO RIVER'S ICE JAM

SUFFERING IN NEW YORK

mm, aaa th Huorfr0 f tk. W 'or purchasing 5a0 feet of hose

CITY FORCED TO BORROW $10,000 FOR EXPENSES

Two ordinances, appropriating $10,605, were passed by city council Monday night. One ordinance gives the city controller the authority to borrow $10,000 for current expenses of the city. The other provided for the ap

propriation' of $605, from the general

third of the heatless Mondays In New York, continued today and accentuat

ed the seriousness of the city's coal

for the fire department Owing to the night session of the war conference, the meeting was very

shortage. Despite the saving of fuel ' short. resulting from the closing of Indus- Councilman Schneider complained of trial plants for the day, coal receipts ! the C. & O. bridge over Happy Hollow,

were far below normal and fuel admin

istrators estimated that the metropolls has but one day's supply of coal ahead. By a singular coincidence, the administrators explained, every one of the heatless Mondays in this city was marked by unusually severe weather, which virtually nullified the effects of coal conservation. COLD IN CLEVELAND CLEVELAND. O., Feb. 5. Cleveland was in the grip of the coldest weather of the winter this morning.

saying that the middle pier was dan

gerous to traffic. He said that he believed the city should compel the railroad company to construct a single span bridge to take the place of the present one. The matter was referred to the committee on public welfare. Councilman Schwelzer complained of the street car service on the Fairview line, saying the snow and ice had never been cleared from the car-stops. He asked for 15-minute service. It

; was referred to the public utilities com

mittee.

Councilman White, spoke briefly on

At 9 o'clock the kiosk in the Public i the city ordinance prohibiting the raisSquare registered 13 degrees below ing of swine within the city limits,

ero, the record for the year and re-i"iJ"ifc lllc t-uuuwuu ui many wiumes

ports of the weather bureau were to

the effect that the temperature may drop even lower than that during the day. With a low pressure of natural gas and a scarcity of fuel, suffering throughout the city was intense. 16 BELOW AT DETROIT DETROIT, Feb. 6. -Temperatures ranging from 16 below tero in Detroit to 40 below in villages along the west shore were recorded in Michigan last night. The coal situation is the worst this winter. In Detroit thousands of families were without fuel of any kind and the police department with more than 5,000 unfilled orders for emergency fuel on its books, announced that the situation "was hopeless." Probably 25,000 person were thrown out of work In Detroit by factories closing down daring the past 48 hours. Dozens of big factories are using their emergency coal supply.

would be remedied if they were per

mitted to raise their own. meat, by utilizing the garbage that now goes to waste. Action will be taken on this at the next meeting.

The Quinine That Does Not Affect Head Because of its tonic and laxative effect Laxative Bromo Quinine can be taken by anyone without causing nervousness or ringing in the- head. There is only one "Bromo Quinine." E. W. GROVE'S signature id on box. 30c. Adv.

Spanish-American War Veterans Will Act on Request for Service Spanish-American war veterans will act on the government's play to use them as a supplementary military force at a meeting Wednesday night in the court house. Carl Wadman said that there are about one hundred Spanish-American war veterans in Richmond and Wayne county. All of them are not be subject to this demand of the government, as some are not physically fit.

.Names or an spamsn-Amencan war veterans have been furnished to Serg

eant Wright to be forwarded to Major Thomas F. Ryan at Indianapolis. In a communication to Wadman,

Major Ryan said that the veterans would be used in any part of the United States, and if necessary all foreign countries. ' Wadman said that the majority of the men now drilling at the camp hall would be willing to serve. All Spanish-American war veterans that can possibly attend the meeting are requested to come to this meeting.

Above Side view of Cincinnati. Below Close-up of Jam. Millions of dollars worth of property Is being lost in the Ohio river in the movement of the worst ice gorge in years, which is breaking up and making its way to the Mississippi. From Pittsburgh to Cairo the ice is moving, crunching and grinding all fronting property docks, ships and bridges with an irresistable force. One solid stretch of Ice before the break extended from Louisville. Ky., to Portsmouth, O. The river was frozen from shore to shore deep enough to allow persons to walk across at Cincinnati for the first time in fifteen years. The photos are of the Cincinnati which plied in freight and passenger traffic between Louisville and Cincinnati. It is valued at $270,000 and wiil be a wreck before the ice looses its grip.

Rotarians Endorse Hurty's Health Plans The Rotary club has submitted the following: Whereas, The conservation of health is important during peace times, and especially imperative In time of war, and Whereas, The loss of life In the army is greater from preventable diseases than from wounds, and Whereas, The Indiana State Board

SIX MORE MEN JOIN THE ARMY

Six more Richmond young men may be represented In Richmond's service flag which was unfurled Monday at Eighth and Main streets. These men enlisted at the army reeruitlnsr fifflp. and Ipft trrr Ini1lnann.

of Health has endeavored and is en- ijs Tuesday to take the final examina

tions.

deavoring to impress upon the citi

zens of the state the necessity and the duty of everyone co-operating In the saving of life at home and in the army, and Whereas, Rotarians are Interested in any movement that tends to personal and civic betterment, therefore Be it Resolved That the Rotary club of Richmond, Indiana, herewith endorses the work of the State Board of Health as outlined by Its secretary, Dr. J. N. Hurty, at its meeting of January 29th, and pledges its support in the enactment and the enforcement of such legislation as the State Board of Health considers necessary in the conservation of the life and health of the citizens of the state, and Be it Further Resolved, that copies of these, resolutions be sent to the State Board of Health, and to the local newspapers for publications.

NIGHT SCHOOL IS AGAIN POSTPONED

Night school will not open this week on account of the scarcity of fuel. The lecture which was to have been given Wednesday evening in connection with the Arts and Travels course will probably be given sometime during the day. Mrs. M. F. Johnston, In charge of exhibits, will make an address on the Indiana aitists exhibit at the public srt gallery, Wednesday afternoon. February 13 instead of in the evening.

SPEAKS AT DECATUR

Secretary Albus, a epeaker for the Red Cross, sent out by the State Council of Defense made two addresses at Decatur Tuesday at the Adams County war celebration.

They are. Earl Church, 112 North Eighteenth street; Jesse Kohn, 523 South Seventh street; Floyd Hosier, 115 Richmond avenue; Rudolph Sixbuny, 40Ji Main street, William M. Bradshaw, 734 North Fifteenth street, Joseph Dayle, 1137 Main 6treet.

City Statistics

MOWERY William M. Mowery, 61 years old, died Monday afternoon at his home, 38 North Sixth street. T was an employe of the Crawforo Goods store for fourteen years. Ke is survived by his widow; two daughter Mrs. Alta Overy, Detroit. Mich., txd Mrs. Agnes Guthrie. Lima, O.; one son, Harvey Mowery of Detroit, Mich; five brothers and three sisters. The body will be taken to Lima, O., WednesdaJ morning at 6:30, wbere funeral serv ices will be held. Friends may cad tny time before Wednesday.

During the last ten years the rait road companies of the United State! have suffered a loss of $78,858,290 bj car idleness.

........ jjr Caldwell's

Syrup Pepsin The Perfect Laxative is an ideal remedy for constipation. It is a combination of simple laxative herbs with pepsin that acts in an easy, natural manner, and is as safe for children as it is positively effective on the strongest constitution.

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Sold in Drug Stores Everywhere 50 cts. (S) $1.00

A trial bottle can be obtained, fret of charge, by writing to Dr. W. B. Caldwell, 457 Washington St., Monticello, Illinois

On the Isle of Man fresh herrings are packed in ferns, and arrive at the market in as fresh a condition as when they were shipped.

DISEASE IS EVER THE SAME And in view of this fact a medicine like Hood's Sarsaparilla, which has been succesful for more than 40 years, is a safe one to rely upon. Hood's Saroaparilla Is known to the people of America as the standard Mood purifier. Its record is one of general satisfaction and remarkable results. There is nothing better as a general tonic and appetite maker for weak and run-down men, women and children and old people, invalids and convalescents. It Is pleasant to take, aids digestion, and supplies the vital organs with rich zed blood essential to perfect health. Get Hood's Sarsaparilla today and begin to take it at once. (Adv.)

Mc Kinney in France Merle McKlnney, a private, has arrived in France, according to a cablegram received by relatives here.

HIGH HEELED SHOES PUT CORNS ON TOES

Tell women how to dry up a corn o It lifts out without pain.

Modern high-heeled footwear buck

les the toes and produces corns, and ; many of the thousands of hospital I cases of infection and lockjaw are the j result of woman's suicidal habit of !

trying to cut away these painful pests. For little cost there can be obtained at any pharmacy a quarter of an ounce of a drug called freetone, which Is sufficient to rid one's feet of every hard or soft corn or callus without the slightest danger or Inconvenience, A few drops applied directly upon the tender, aching corn stops the soreness and shortly the entire corn, root, and all. lifts right out. It is a sticky ' substance, which dries, the moment It ' is applied, and thousands of men and women use It because the corn shrivels up and comes out without inflaming or even irritating the surrounding ,tlssuo or skin. Cut this out and try It If your corns bother you. Adv.

"We Always Have Exactly What We Advertise" Oiaality

in jewelry should be considered even before price. By buying of us you get quality, the very highest quality, and a price as small as is charged for inferior goods. Carrying the largest stock of reliable jewelry in this city, and selling in the most economical way, we can afford to give better value than others do. We have a few 12 and 16-size 17-jewel Elgin, Waltham or Illinois movements in 20-year cases at $16.00. Also a nice stock of Elgin, Hampden and Illinois Military Watches at the old prices.

"The Best Place to Shop After All."

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10 to 3 REKUCTIONS

WE HOLD UNTIL SPRING DELIVERYSELECT YOUR PATTERN TOMORROW See Our Unusual Bargain Offers in West Window

There is one reason why these rugs are selling from 20 to 30 less than the regular prices during this sale, and that is that all the foremost mills of the country each year eliminate certain patterns to make room for new numbers. The quality of the rugs or their appearance is in no way affected. These rugs are all worth every penny of their regular selling price, especially in these times of scarcity of rug materials, but as long as they remain in stock they offer you an opportunity to make a large saving on their purchase. It is natural that rugs selling at these prices should almost immediately be purchased by those seeking high quality floor coverings, so we advise you to make an early selection.

Matting Rugs, 9x12

$3.25

Colonial Fibre, 9x12

$7.50

Wool Fibre, 9x12

$9.75

Crex, all colors, 9x12 . $8.25 Wool Faced Tapestry, 9x12 $12.50

Velvet Rugs, 9x11

$15.65

Tapestry Brussels, 9x12 faoo

Brussels Rug, 9x12

$31.50

Wilton Velvet, 9x12 . $51.75

SPECIAL During This Sale 100 VELVET RUGS27x54 Only ..'.$1.50

ALL LINOLEUMS discounted during this Sale. Make your Spring selection now. Per yard 45c amid up We Lay All Linoleums Free

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