Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 89, 23 February 1918 — Page 3

PAGE THREE PLOTTED TO KILL THEIR OFFICERS DEADLY PLAGUE THREATENS WHOLE OF NORTH CHINA MAKE PLANS FOR ENLISTING WOMEN THERE ARE "SMILES ABOARD TRANSPORTS AND U-BOATS WONT SCARE THEM AWAY

THE RICHMOND PAIXADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, SATURDAY, FEB. 23, 1918

CAMP LEWIS, Wash., Feb. 28. Four national army soldiers were held In tbe gaurdhouse today awaiting a presidential warrant from Washington, which will mean their internment as enemy aliens who plotted not only to shoot their officers the first time they got Into action in Europe, but' also to deliver all the American soldiers in their organization to the German army. The names of the men under arrest have been withheld by the Judge Advocate pending receipt of "advices from Washigton. A general clean-up of enemy aliens at Camp Lewis is in "full swing, officers said today. Thirty-four were discharged today from the service. Altogether about 200 men have been weeded out from ranks of the Ninetyfirst Division and the work is not completed. The interment or prosecution of those discharged today rests with the Federal authorities. WASHINGTON. Feb. 23. Officers of the Judge Advocate General's office today said that any national army soldiers charged with plotting treason would be tried by military court-martial and if found guilty would be liable to the death penalty. No report on the arrests at Camp Lewis had reached the Judge Advocate General.

CENTER TOWNSHIP SELLS STAMP QUOTA

O. K. Dunbar, chairman of Center (ownshlp, made a splendid report for his township Friday at a meeting of the board of directors of the Wayne County Thrift Stamp committee. Reports of the school sale in the townships were aso made. Dunbar aid, "Center township has reached its quota but we will still keep up the good work.' Stamps fo the amount of $22,000.00 have been sold. Chairman Dunbar took a poll of every citizen in the township over ten years of age and his ability to purchase stamps. County Superintendent Williams in charge of the school sale, reported as follows: School in Jackson, $33G.50; Greene. $321.05; Jefferson, $349.75; Perry. $80.32; Center. $108.71. Superintendent Giles in his report for the Richmond Public Schools said each room in the graded schools will devise a means of making a successful drive. The high school has been made a first grade agency. "Each pupil must buy at least one Thrift stamp." said Giles. .Members of the board in attendance were J. II. Mills, chairman, Superintendent T. J. Giles. A. G. Mathews, County Treasured Weidner, Secretary Albus and County Superintendent Williams.

BOSTON, Feb. 2S.-rThe Bubonic plague has broken out in Shansl province China, and has assumed such proportion that all north China is seriously threatened. Advices to this effect were received today by the American board of commissioners for foreign' missions from members of its staff in north China. The reports of the missionaries express the fear that was felt in this country when the appearance of this deadly pestilence was first reported in dispatches to the Associated Press in December. Unchecked in north China, it would prove, in the opinion or the board, more devastating than famine, flood and war combined. Today's mail advices from missionary centers have been awaited anxiously. A statement issued by the board says:

"This Bubonic plague is particularly virulent. Practically no one who becomes a victim of it recovers. It is the same disease that ravaged Mongolia five years ago and carried off 30,000 or 40,000 before it was checked. "It seems to have started in Mongolia this year and has been devastating tha part of Shansi province north of the great wall and now has broken through." Plague suits and masks were being made and directions were given for the proper disposal of bodies of dead in case the need arose. The Chinese customarily disregard such epidemics as diphtheria and scarlet fever, but they are afraid of this most deadly plague which may help in the enforcement of measure for stamping it

out.

THE KAISER

Men all agree on whose proud bead Now rests the blame for countless dead, 'Tis known who caused this bitter Btrife That tears and rends the world of life. And in his heart this craven beast, Who loves and lauds this devil's feast Shall suffer death a thousand fold Before his carcass turns to mold. And in the stilly hours of night, ; . While victims crowd before his sight With bloody brows and nerveless hands When by his couch starvation stands, And little children crushed and maimed A mother's face with tears all stained; When every waking moment brings Anew the pangs and bitter stings, Then has his sins come home at last, Then shall he suffer for his past. His proud ambition turns to dust,. Worthless proves his sword and lust, And on his craven breast shall rest A load of sin to be his guest; And when his earthly days are o'er, When breath is gone and comes no more, He'll sink into his lowly grave, Unwept, unhonored, sinful knave. L. A. Handley.

Night School Echoes

Miss Electa Henley will have charge of the cooking class Monday evening. Miss Jeannette Murphy will superintend the work Wednesday evening. Persons who are taking telegraphy must report at the high school Monday evening i) stead of at the Commercial club.

Junior Red Crossers Will Do Their Bit

The Junior Red Cross school chapter will assist the Wayne County Red

Cross in its drive for membership I . . - . v. i ... . e u rji . . j

schools. .The students of the High school and Junior High will be asked to sign the following podges: "I hold myself ready to perform any service consistent with my home and school duties that will directly or indirectly forward the Avork of the American Red Cross. "I will try to conserve the material resources of my country to the end that nothing shall be wasted that can strengthen her vigor as a nation. "I will endeavor at all times so to conduct myself as to show my loyalty to my country and my respect for those who are bearing the burden of her defense and mine. "I will wear my Red Cross badge to the end that everyone may know that I belong to the home reserve army of my country. "I promise during the period of my

membership in the Red Cross to save b.v self-denial all that I can give to the Wayne County chapter of the Red Cross to use to help the families of the men serving in the army and navy of my country or to use wherever it may be needed.' Fifth and Sixth grade students will sign the following pledges: "I promise so far as I am able to "Make or grow something for the Red Cross. "Save by denying myself something 1 want but do not need. "Give of what I (an earn and save to help those who have suffered in this war."

Th children in the lower grades will sign a pledge card reading: - "I pledge myse'.f to help the Red Cross in every way I can." The pledges were adopted at a called meeting of fne committee.

The first period. Spanish class will spend the time studying grammar. The second period will be devoted to conversation. Business men are invited to attend the Public Speaking class under the direction of Benjamin Null. Persons attending the night school are invited to visit the Ar.t exhibit in the Art garrely.

Miss Lorene Shissler will assist Miss O'Dell in the typewriting classes. Miss

Patriotic Services to Be Held at First Methodist Patriotic services will be held at the First Methodist churcn Sunday evening at the church at 6:30 o'clock. The program for the evening will be as follows: Miss Gertrude Kirkpatrick, piano solo; Howard Swisher, French horn solo, "Caldary;" Robert Gentle

violin solo, "Cradle Song;" leader, Ray Jordan. Subjects, "What special measures should the Epworth league

take to overcome disloyalty if it ex

ists in our town" by Alice Phillips. "As Christians whv is it necessary

to be loyal to our president, our land

and those in charge," Madelon ueckett. "What is an American and what is the new view brought about by the war." Howard Swisher. "Why is it such a tractable thing to save coal, conserve food." Morris Woodhurst.

Ruth Motley will assist L. B. Campbell in stenography.. . ', If there is a demand for work in salesmanshiD. Dattern making, print

ing, molding, carpentry classes will be j forrned according to Principal Carman, j

Training men for war work is one of the aims of the night school.

RAISE RATES ON COTTON.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 Increases ranging up to fifty per cent in some

cases in rates on cotton from South Atlantic and gulf ports to New York and Boston were asked of the interstate commerce commission today by the Mallory and Clyde Steamship companies.

INDIAN SAYS SUN

DARKENED 'HIS SKIN NEW YORK, Feb. 23 The novel claim of a full-blooded Indian prince from Calcutta who is seeking citizenship, that he is really a Caucasian whose skin has been darkened by the sun, was under advisement today by supreme court justice Callaghan of Brooklyn The laws of the United States forbid admitting members of

the Mongolian or Malay race to citi

zenship. The prince Tohi Bruita Kyawghas

Khan Hlall who is a chemist and secretary of the Indian Society of the

United States, applied for naturaliza

tion papers in 1910, three years after

he came to this country. Then his case came up for final action in court yesterday the prince put forward his claim after Justice Callagahan had reminded him that members of his race were barred. The prince has an American wife and is the father of two children. He was educated in American colleges.

TRAIN IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO. Feb. 23 One thousand men, gathered from army mobilization camps will come to Chicago March 15, for an intensive training of six weeks as chauffeurs and mechanics in airplane work.- High schools, colleges and electrical plants will provide the instruction.

WAYNE COUNTY MUST HELP.

Wayne county must assist the state :

in raising its quota to 2,500 more men ,

tor government worK, according to a telegram received Saturday by Enroller Robie from State headquarters.

Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, California and South Carolina are the leading states in rice production.

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Since the Tuscnnia was sunk there's renewed pep and vigor in the charges of our Sammies as they go "over the tcp" in training. They set their teeth !i little harder, stick out their jaws a little further and find it i little more difficult to wait for their chance at the Hun their chance to avenge the killing of their comrades m the illfated transport.

.American Soldiers Aboard a Transport Bouna for Over Tnere

These American soldiers sailing for duty in France won't let submarines worry them while on the trip. In spite of the recent Tuscania disaster and in spite of all that the U-boats may try to do, it is certain that our boya will reach French soil and have a complete revenge. Transport travel will be safer hereafter than ever before. The photograph shows the men wearing their life-preservers as the ship approaches the submarine Infested waters.

Plane tor the enrollment of Richmond and Wayne county women were formulated at a meeting of the chairman of the Fourteen Minute women, chairman of the registration and Miss Meb Culbertson, In charge of tbe Woman's War work in Wayne county, m the office of the Wayne County Council of Defense. Mrs. Elbert Shirk will have charge of the registration beginning April li Mrs. Frd Bates, chairman of the fourteen minute women has appointed the following, Mrs. Frank Druitt, secretary; Miss Mary A. Stubbs, Mrs. W. O. Mendenhall. Miss Sarah A. Hill. Mrs. George Chrisman, Mrs. William Dudley Foulke. Mrs. Elbert Shirk. Mr3. O. F. Ward. Mrs. Howard A. Dill. Mrs. Charles Druitt, Mrs. D. W. Scott, Mrs. Edgar F. Hlatt and Miss Blanch Scott. At the conference of Richmond and Wayne county women at the high school Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Elbert Shirk explained the plan of registration.

PAPER HANGERS NOTE THIS FLOUR EDICT

Low grade flour is included in the five percent low grade flour that may be taken off pf 100 percent flour produced under the new milling regulations used by paper hangers. No substitute is required. Wayne County Food Administrator Gilbert,

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