Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 96, 4 March 1918 — Page 8

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND S'JN-TELEGRAM. MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1918.

American Red Cross Society in France is Building Bridge from Despair to Happiness; Teaching Women Refugees How to Care for Their Health and That of Their Babies

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American doctors and nurses are spreading through France good Ameri

can ideas of hygiene for mothers and

babies. But American bygiene, to win converts in France, must look and sound French. So Frenchwomen re now reading little books like "Future Mamans," and are curiously studying the posters and charts the Americans of the "Croix-Rouge" have put up. "Future Mamans" is so very French with its picture of a joyous stepping Breton woman offering her precious wares for sale, a basketful of irresistible, adorable babies in one handrimd a tiny infant held by the wings, in the other. It is the cover design of a pamphlet published by the Children's Bureau of the American Red Cross in France, telling the women refugees and others suffering the physical hardships of war, bow to take care of their health and of their babies. So simply, kind and wise is this little book, thai reading it, one cannot help thinking that to these women it would seem as if Life had taken them into her confidence, and given them the simple answers to some of her hardest promlems. And so, as a matter of fact, she has done, through great specialists in child welfare: and truly as the Red Cross has learned in France such simple, definite instruction may make all the difference between the tragedy of a life scarred and broken by the ravages of war, and the usefulness of a life of growing health and hope. Perhaps it may be the very bridge from despair to happiness. Equip Health Exhibits This. is one of the objects of the educational child welfare and public health campaign begun by the Children's Bureau of the American Red Cross, which is helping France in her

fight against infant mortality and tu- and still to be reckoned with after the

berculosls stealthy enemies no less j signing of the peace. to be feared than invading armies. Workine together, the Children's

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Lisez ce petit Livre Burrau d'assulanct d Venfance Strtict da affaires e'rtila Croix-Rouge Amirkaint

towns and cities and villages. These are mounted on large motor-trucks.

carying moving pictures, models, photographs and literature. Lecturers ac-

was held in Chartres, the young mothers of the city were extended this invitation: "The American Commission, which

company them, holding conferences on! came for the purpose of bringing its

tuberculosis prevention and cure, child j maternal sympathy to all trencn cnu-

hygiene and pre-natal care, and giving instruction and demonstrations. In co-operation with the French, this material has all been most carefully and thoroughly adapted to the French mind, and all of the books, pictures, posters, cards and panels

dren, will be happy if you accept its invitation to come on Thursday, January tenth at eight o'clock, to the lecture room in the City Hall, to make the, acquaintance of your American friends and drink a cup of chocolate

with them, while talking about the

have been illustrated by French artists; things that interest the mothers of all and made just as French as possible. I countries." Science Behind Wit. j Over two thousand visitors attended The posters are full of witty, amus-; the four day conferences, according to ing, sometimes radiant illuminations, j the "Journal deChartres." The prefect like that of the babies' crusade, with i of the department of Eure-et-Loire, of standards, reminders of certain in-; which the Chartres is the center, officalienable rights. Indeed, looking at ; ially opened the meetings. His speech the simple wood-cuts which surround ' is quoted in this Journal, a set of health mottoes for children. I "In France," he said, "tuberculosis

one is struck again with that French pictorial knack, which amounts to genius, for lending a certain glamour

kills annually 170,000 persons these are the ante-bellum figures. Today the situation is aggravated. The

even to such subjects as teeth clean-! American Mission has a whole proing, and to such injunctions as not to I gram, a vast and beautiful program stoop or dawdle, but to take deep i adapted not only to the needs but to

breaths, and irresistable fascination

Behind the charming cartoons, the wise and kindly books and the entire plan of these traveling exhibits, are the science of child specialists; the skill of the workers; the imagination of the artists and the enthusiasm and hearty cooperation of such bodies a

the very spirit of the people, to our methods and to our social customs; for

our American friends, our American brothers, are not come to try out systems, to apply theories. They have come only to do good. For that we thank them deeply. "New ties are being created dail3 and every day we are drawing our

Bureau and the Rockefeller Commis

sion nave equipped pudiic neaitn ex-'nurses.

the French Ministries of Munitions, of

Education, of Labor, and of the Inter-; union closer; because they will be ior, of the great social agencies of ! linked to us in grief and sacrifice,

France, and of French doctors and ' these ties are indestructible. They

unite forever the sister republics,

hibits, sending them into French When the first of these conferences j America and France

HOMES OF POOR IN PARIS WRECKED BY BOMBS OF THE GERMAN AIR RAIDERS

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FAR1S, March 4. German air raiders have scored anotlicr "victory" in their recent bombing flight over Paris. Though nothing of military importance was accomplished the few Hun flyers who were so fortunate as to return to their ownjlincs have very likely been honored and applauded throughout Germany for their gallant work in destroying a few homes hero in the poorer district. In accordance with their most approved methods of endeavoring to fcpread terror aniong their foe the

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ii-i-n'u me ueienseiess nomes or civilians for their marks and were successful in wrecking buildings in the tenement neighborhood, where one building is home to many. It is probable as many as one hundred civilians lost their lives and of course the big majority of these were women and children. Many others were seriously wounded. In spite of the glory they seem to gain in performing such barbarities

j it Is doubtful if the boehe raiders will

ry air raid by Germans

undertake another such expedition in the near future. German air raids over Paris have been few for the reason that as a rule they are costly. Paris is not so accessible to the raider as is London. Nor are the boches often able to make a safe return. Several of the enemy planes in the recent raid were brought down by the French and it is likely that attempts of the sort have been pretty well discouraged.

TOWNSHIP LOAN OFFICERS NAMED

Town&hip chairmen for the Wayne County Liberty Loan drive which is to begin April 6. were appointed by Chairman Sfefker Saturday. The following were named: V.!. .E. C'eskey. Ablngton township; O. M Whitmire, Boston; H. H. Peelle, Center; Harry ThornLurg, Dal ton; Will Curtis. Franklin; Will Lewis, Greene; Frank Kerl, Harrison; Robert Hicks, Jackson; Ab Jones, Jefferson; Thom

as Brannon. Xew Garden; John Manning, Perry; Howard Harris. Webster, and Oscar Kerlin, Washington. Wayne county was divided into four districts with the following chairmen: Wilson Magaw, first; Forest VanZandt second; Charles Shideler. third, and Joseph Hill, fourth. Te county extension committee is as follows: W. C. Seeker, chairman; Demas S. Coe, vice chairmen; Edward H. Harris, city chairman J. E. Hansel, Jr., secretary; Lawrence A. Handley, treasurer; and Mrs. Charl-s W, Druitt, chairman of tho Woman section. Mrs. Druitt will attend a conierenc) of women workers in Indianapolis Wednesday, a men's conference In Chicago Friday, a mens conference in Chicago Friday.

Allotment Check for Dependents are Mailed WASHINGTON, March 4. The first of the February checks for pay allotments and government allowances to dependents of soldiers and sailors have just been placed in the mails and probably two weeks more will be required to complete the preparation and distribution of the remittances. In announcing this today, officials of

t lie war risk insurance bureau explain-1 ed that much delay has been caused! by irregularities . in applications and! erroneous addresses, the checking up of which requires the work of several hundred clerks. . . - j

TROOP TWO TO BE MOBILIZED

A special patriotic meeting of the Boy Scouts of troop 2 has been called by Sam Vigran, scoutmaster, Wednesday night at 7:30 o'clock at the Y. M. C. A. Vigran will present to the boys the instructions received from national headquarters which instructs the scouts to ring every doorbell in Richmond and deliver a short talk on the necessity of saving, and take orders for Government war saving securities the 25c and $5 thrift stamps. President Wilson will write a personal letter of thanks to the scout in each state that sells the most stamps during the year and the wives of the Cabinet will give a victory flag in each state to the troop standing at the top at the end of the year. An ace medal, similar to the aviators' decoration, will be awarded to scouts taking orders for J250, and palms will be given for each additional f 100. All scouts of troop 2 are asked to be present at this meeting. Among those in the troop are: Harold Sinex. Earl Keisker, Homer Meyers, Conrad Richard Holcomb, Sidney Watt, Ottenfeld, Hary Thomas, David Rost. George Keffler, Max Davids, Edward Atkinson and Ralph Hunt.

Killits Says Attack on

Him is Attempt to Bring

Some Discredit" on Him

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WASHINGTON, March 4. Federal Judge Killits of Toledo, against whom the department of justice has asked permission to file contempt proceedings in the supreme court for suspending sentence in a criminal case, charged in a brief today that the pro

ceedings were "unwarranted" arid that'

Attorney-general Gregory brought, them without due investigation and fcr the purpose of bringing "some discredit and much embarrassment" upon him. Judge Killits admitted that he suspended the sentence in question but explained he took action with the clear knowledge-of representatives of the department of justice in the belief that he had the department's acquiescence. Judge Killits said he acted in perfect good faith "but under a misconception of the scope" of the court's mandate.

Editor Palladium: A little article in Palladium of the 17th: "U. S. calls upon everybody to raise poultry:" There are many back yards which have space enough for at least a dozen chickens, and room for a little garden, and a play spot for the kiddies. From what I see kiddies don't play in backyards in this town. They are turned out in front to impose upon the neighbors with their noisy wagons, and in fact anything that will make a noise. Mothers, you surely know the neighbors don't want your children in front of their homes. You also know children allowed to run the streets are impudent, and usually have to be looked after by the police. As some of you know, I saw those same children in front of homes of sick people with everything that would make a noise. If you order them away they come back with, "My Pop said you don't own the sidewalk." And Sunday 13 no. exception no respect for God or man. You have to

get off the walks, so young America can have full sway. I really believe if the paid officials of this city were doing their duty such conditions would not exist. It surely is no credit to the town. I also think it a shame for respectable people to submit to such indignities. Just because some people have that Old Bill Kaiser idea that might makes right. For the good of the children I think it high time for some one to call a halt. AN OBSERVER.

Today's Thrift Stamp Winners

Another week of the limerick contest begins. Children all over the country are sending and bringing in verses telling why people should buy Thrift Stamps. Four of the best verses are printed today. To these four winners a "Thrift Stamp is given to each. Monday's four best verses are: I'm such a tiny little girl; It's hard to make a rhyme. I want to get the Thrift Stamp To beat the kaiser's time. If I only had a quarter I know what I would do. I'd go and buy a Thrift Stamp; Now tell me wouldn't you? Marguerite Muckridge. FInley School. I am a little boy. nine years old; I have two brothers in the service bold. I will buy Thrift Stamps with all my gold. For our Sammies are worth it tenfold. Kendall Matthews. Centerville, Ind.

LONTZ WILL READ REPORT

President Lontz will make his report at the directors' meeting of the Commercial club Monday evening. Officers will be elected. A. C. Verity, president of the American Roller Mill, of Middletown. will make an address at the annual meeting of the Commercial club, Monday evening, March 11. The pref Ident's report will also be read at this meeting.

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Save up your money and buy Thrift Stamps To help our boys in the training camps. Give tbem more ships, more stuffs and guns; They'll soon put an end to the despicable Huns. Every little bit helps, so don't be a miser; Chip in, do your bit and help whip the kaiser. Curtis Hayward, 631 Pearl st. Our boys have gone to the army, And are taking a fighting chance; I'd like to go too, if I was old enough, But I'm not so I'll buy Thrift -Stamps. Floyd Gardner, 213 Randolph st.

Deaths and Funerals. Funeral services of Frank Seheibler will be conducted Tuesday morning at o'clock at St. Andrew's church. Burial win be in St. Andrew's cemetery. Friends may call any time Monday evening at his home 417 South Fifth street. BROWN Funeral services for Mrs. Mary A. Brown, who died Saturday at Elkhart, Ind.. was conducted Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at North A Street Friends church. Burial in Ridge cemeten.

Army Office to Be Open Every Night Army Recruiter Wright announced Monday that because of the fact that 100,000 men are wanted by the national army, the recruiting office would be open every night until S o'clock. Ernest Brinley, 108 South Second street, left Monday for Indianapolis to take the final examination.

SHE WAITED 1 02 YEARS TO DO IT, BUT SHE HAS REGISTERED TO VOTE AT LAST

Mrs. Sally Gold, 102 years old.

NEW YORK CITY, March 4. After 102 years of listening to suffrage arguments and reasons why women should vote, Mrs. Sally Gold, who is two years over the century mark, registered for voting the first time. Mrs, Gold is not a feeble woman, despite her age, and she still takes an active interest in all things, especially the activities of women. She would not think of overlooking the chance to

vote after a hundred years of waiting. She is shown here washing. Glasses weren't necessary when she signed the book, for Mrs. Gold has never worn them; her eyes are still keen. "I'm glad I have lived to see women vote," she commented to those around her. She registered in the Thirteenth election district.

American Soldiers in France Are Honored by French Premier

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the Amazon, more impetuous than the Mississippi, and its volume more than 1,000 times greater. ... . ,. .

Editor's note: It is generally accepted that children in Richmond deport themselves with propriety. We

believe our correspondent has exaggerated the situation. If children are asked to quitp laying in front of a house that harbors a ?ick person they usually comply. Children are boisterous. That's the nature of childhood. They must romp and play. The sidewalks are broad enough to accommodate both playing children and pedestrians. Wre cannot "conceive of a hundred healthy children sitting demurely and sedately in back yards. A healthy normal child will not confine asked to quit playing in front of a yard. If it encroaches on the sidewalks, adults want to remember that when they were children, they played wherever fancy dictated. Let the children have a good time.

PARIS, Sunday, March 3 By The Associated Press. Premier Clemenceau visited the American troops today and reviewed the soldiers who repulsed the German attack Friday. The premier left Paris Saturday evening

and returned this evening when the

following semi-official note was is

sued:

"The president of the council de

sires personally to congratulate me American troops in the sector where they have just repelled brilliantly a strong enemy attack. The battalion which took part in this operation was

reviewed by the premier in whose presence the general commanding the army decorated with the war cross certain officers and privates whose bravery had been particularly remarkable. "This check to the enemy attack was, moreover, far more severe than first information showed. The American government had modestly announced that some of the enemy had been killed and some made prisoner. As a matter of fact, the latest reconnaissances have shown that in addition to these losses the Germans left quite a large number of corpses between the lines. "It was a very fine success, reflect

ing great honor on the tenacity of the American infantry and the accuracy of the artillery fire, which have thus shown they are capable of attaining the maximum effect from the French material which they have adopted. "After visiting the field hospital, where he admired the morale of the wounded, the premier went to the front line& to examine the scene of this operation. During his conversations with American generals, officers and privates, the premier noted in every one a feeling of absolute confidence, which: if possible, has been hightened ' further by the brilliant results of their first serious meeting

have thus clearly shown their superiority.

Goes to Sleep in Church, In Sheriff's Hands Next

Charles Linscott, a patient at the epileptic farm at Newcastle, went to sleep during services in a church at Economy Sunday, and awoke up in the custody of the sheriff. Linscott escaped from the epileptic farm Sunday and got as far as Economy, where he decided to attend church before continuing his flight. - His queer actions aroused the suspicions of a number of the people in the church and the county officials were notified. Sheriff Carr and Deputy Sheriff Wad man went to Economy and took the man in custody. He was returned to Newcastle Monday.

Major Peyton March Assumes New Duties

l WASHINGTON. March 4 Major (General Peyton C. March today fori mally took over his new duties as j acting chief of the general staff,- relieving Major-General Biddle. assist

ant cnier, wno nas Deen directing staff affairs since General Bliss, the chief of staff, was assigned to the supreme war council in Europe. There were no formalities, General March devoting his first morning to the regular session of the war council recently created by Secretary Baker and of which the chief of staff is a member. - Later in the day the senior army officers on duty in Washington assembled at the department and were presented to their new chieL

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