Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 111, 21 March 1918 — Page 3

TOE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1918

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PUBLIC ASKED TO HELP BAIT TRAPS FOR SPY

Wide Publicity and Alertness of Citizens Will Bring Results. WASHINGTON, March 21. To make the public generally a vital element in the government's spy trap is being considered by government officials who advocate abandonment of the present practice of suppressing information of the activities of enemy agents and the substitution of a policy of wide publicity. , The theory of the new departure is that publication of details of attempts to hamper war production would disclose clues of perpetrators not now available. In the great majority of 6uch cases nothing has been discovered on which to work in hunting out culprits. . Wide publication of all that was known of the cases, the officials contend, might attract attention of citizens to what is going on around them, lead to the apprehension of Jthe crimSnals, and cause those who harbor evil designs to remember that all the persons with whom they associate may t be on the watch. - Nearly all the cases of sabotage at 'war plants, show much ingenuity. Many are of little consequence in affecting war production. Recently, at a naval base, a rock filled dock blew up. The only material in eight was the rock itself. Investigation showed that a quantity of calcium carbide had been mixed with rock to which it bore a strong resemblance. As this substance came into contact with water, an explosive gas was made and eventually exploded. The work was badly torn up. Wide publication of that incident, it was pointed out, might have attracted the notice of persons who knew that some one had been purchasing cal'cium carbide.

STUPENDOUS VICTORY FARM CHICAGO MEN'S "BIT" IN WAR

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"The, victory torm it 60,000 acres in Snipe Lake district, Saskatchewan, which in a ten days drive will be seeded this spring with the aid of sixteen huge tractors, Is the answer of Chicago business men1 who never farmer a lick but have organized the most efficient army to do it the world has ever seen. To break, disc, drag and seed twothirds of the stupendous acreage in the Snipe Lake district and do it out of hand, Frederick S. Oliver and his associates combed the bonaza farm regions for performers. , First they picked J. B. Hr.uskins, who holds the worlds record for breaking with one tractor, 2.600 acres in 60 days. Then they engaged for hi3 associates, two Red River valley wheat kings, George

H. Walsh and A. A. Parker. The triumvirate pooled their practical experience, pep and astuteness and bought iron horses big ones capable of the most economical performance In the shortest time. With the world starving for wheat, the victory farm managers arranged to show Kaiser Bill what American ' Ingenuity and Canadian fertility can do. The end of the war will not affect this war-farm seeding campaign, according to Mr. Oliver. "Even should peace be declared at an early date, the need of increased production will not be obviated," he said. "After the Civil War, when the price of farm products soared 100 to 200 per cent while transportation rates increased but little and in some cases even de-

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creased wheat wen up to $1.30 and

stayed above a dollar for twenty years after the war. And yet after the war, therp was room for enormous expan

sion of the wheat growing areas in the development of the Mississippi valley, which expansion is not now possible as it was then, although the consum

ing population In all parts of the world

is many times greater. The only place

where a large production plan can be put through in in the Canadian WeBt,

with its millions of acres of new land

Saskatchewan is the greatest wheat

producing region on the continent,

with a wheat crop for ten years seven

ty-one and three-tenths per cent greater per acre than the whole Unit

ed states."

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Post-Bellum Controversies Averted by Eliminating of Drummer Boy

William E. Dugan, Jr. William E. Dugan, of Rochester, N. Y., is one of the thirteen members of the Lafayette escadrille about to be transferred from the French flag to Ameican aviation corps. With his transfer, Dugan will get a commission.

Hoosier Happenings

BRAZIL, March 21. The confession of Carl A. Bibber, trustee of Posey township, that he accepted bribes from

Kchool and township supply dealers has started a movement here for the

abolition of the township system and

township trustee in Indiana. The Bib

ber case has surprised people here

owing to the fact that James E. Muncie and W. W. Collins, township trus

tees of this county, were convicted on a similar charge in 1915. It is known that Bibber began to accept bribes shortly after the 'other men were sentenced. The trial of Bibber on the bribery charge was set for April 3. ' LAWREXCEBURG, March 21. Floyd W. Grainer, a well-known fanner and stock raiser, has been missing corn from his crib. He set a trap with his shotgun attached. Early in the morning he heard the report of the discharged gun and went to the barnyard. He discovered one of his young blooded horses dead near the corn crib with the contents of both barrels of heavy shot in the animal's breast. WARSAW. March 21. George Bartholomew, age 58, is on trial in the Kosciusco circuit court for the murder of his life. Mrs. Bartholomew's body was found December 27 by her husband and a neighbor. She had been shot three times and a revolver and bu'eher knife were found at her side. Circumstantial evidence pointed to her iiiifbaiul us the slayer.

WASII1XGTOX. March 21. The pomp and pageantry of war fast are disappearing. The days are gone when a "thin red line," advancing with colors flying and bayonets gleaming, presented the enemy with easy cannon-fodder. In the first place, the resplendent uniform has been discarded by all bel

ligerents for one of somber, inconspicuous hue. The reason is obvious the human target is delineated with

dangerous distinctness when bright

colors are worn. For almost the same reason, bayonets are no longer burnished. A raiding party, lurking in NoMan's Land cannot afford to have its

presence betrayed by the gleam of light from a star-shell on a polished

piece of steel.

Moreover, the regimental standards

usually are left at headquarters. A color-sergeant probably would find himself in a difficult position if confronted with the necessity of fighting off an enemy and keeping the flag waving at the same time.

A sad feature of the present war is

that there will be no "youngest drum

mer boy." For many years the proud

individual who held this distinction in

the Civil war has been dying off by hundreds, so perhaps many post-bellum controversies have been averted by eliminating the picturesque boyish figure.

The blare of bands usually has been associated with memorable advances of troops, but the musicians now can be convinced very easily that trench concerts might prove unhealthy. There still remains, however, the skirl of the bagpipes. The general of the lace-encjambered uniform and flowing hat p'Jfes has passed out with the horse-hair sofa

! period, so far as field service is con

cerned. In the gloomy corridors of the state, war and navy building there is on'display in glass cases mannikins attired in the uniform worn by American soldiers at various periods of the country's history. A continental warrior, clad in a blue coat with buff facings and wearing a perilouslybalanced three-cornered hat, compares but poorly in apparent efficiency with the trim fighting man of today. The garb of the modern American soldier is developed along strictly utilitarian lines. The dull khaki tone blends into the landscape at a distance and the broad-brim campaign hat offers pro

tection from the sun. The "tin hat," or steel helmet worn in trench warfare, also has been adopted by the expeditionary forces.

The civilian, however, still finds room for mystification in endeavoring to find why the bluejackets still wear the halo-like hat and broad-bottomed trousers, apparent survivals from the days of the frigate. No narrative v of a , heroic charge in wars of bygone days was complete without a picture of "an officer leading his men with sword in hand. Now, it isn't done. The man with the sword readily is distinguished by the enemy as an officer and as much a desirable target for rifle and machine gun fire. Id Civil war days, and as recently as the Spanish war, soldiers and officers were represented as gathering nightly about the campfire. In history and fiction, descriptions are not lacking of the anxious officers who studied out plans for the morrow's campaign by the flickering blazes. Campfire in France, if built at all, are located deep in a dug-out, as their presence above ground would serve admirably as a range-finder for the foe's artillery. But the element of individual and mass gallantry nevertheless still survives and to a greater extent. As long as history lives, men will remember the stand of the French at Verdun, English tenacity at the Somme, the wild recklessness of the Canadians at Vimy Ridge, the sacrifice of the Anzacs at Gallipoli, and the proverbial

courage of the Irish, who, it is said, charged into a withering fire at Loos kicking a football before them. The Americans of the expeditionary forces have had their baptism of fire and have not been found wanting. Traditions of a nation are theirs to uphold and to increase.

Atlas Employes Bay Quota of War Stamps The Atlas Underwear company has gone "over , the top" In the sale of Thrift and War Saving Stamps. Its entire quota was disposed of at a meeting at the factory Wednesday noon. The employes were dismissed at 11:15 o'clock to hear a patriotic address by Dr. J. J. Rae, a four- minute man.

No Hot Cross Bans to Be Sold This Year

Hot cross buns, which are usually a feature of Good Friday, are not to be offered for sale this year, County Food Administrator Gilbert announced Thursday. The sale of the buns is prohibited by the food administration under the classification of bread or bread rolls with icing.

MASONS ORDER FLAG.

Richmond Masons have ordered a large service flag in honor of the sixty members who are in the service.

Help win the war. Bond.

Buy a Liberty

STYLISH HIGH TOP

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with French or. Military heels,

especially priced at

BRIEFS

Fresh oysters at Bender's Like all other Talking Machines and Phonographs, The Victrola plays all makes of records. Walter B. Fulghum, 1000 Main Street ..

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT State of Indiana. Wayne County, ps: Estate of John C. Kinley, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed by the Wayne Circuit Court. Administrator of the estate of John C. Kinley, deceased, late of Wayne County. Indiana. Said estate Is supposed to be solvent. WALTER KINLEY. Administrator. Robbinc, Roller & Robbins, Attys. mar. 13-20-27

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We are making a special Easter feature of this handsome Grey Lace Boot in either high French or Military heels. It is far and away above what you might expect for the price and we promise you will be well paid to jump at t;his remarkable value in these days of ever advancing prices.

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Republicans Discuss ' Soldier Registration ' at Rashville Meeting Methods of obtaining the votes of soldiers who are at cantonments in the United States, received the attention of the county chairmen and party

leaders at the district convention of Republican workers held Wednesday

afternoon at Rushville.

Each county Is to settle its own

problems with regard to registering and , voting the soldiers. The best time for obtaining the registration presented some difficulties, and raised difference of opinion. L. S. Bowman, Republican county chairman, in discussing a solution of the problem for Wayne county, stated that he believed time and a great deal of difficulty would be saved by waiting until the first of September to register the soldiers. . - "They will be moved several times between the first of April and time to vote, in all probability," he said; "if we go to work now. and get their addresses for registration, by the time voting day comes we will have to do it all over again. We have to remember, that the soldiers are a transient population." There are between 500 and 600 Wayne county men in service at the

present time, and it is estimated that by the first of September several hundred more will be added to the list

PAUL 3. LEHMAN ENLISTED

Paul S. Lehman, nephew of Mrs. Edward Burns, 634 North Tenth street, Is now located at Ft. Brady. Mich. Mr. Lehman enlisted June 22, but his name did not appear in the printed list of enlisted men Tuesday evening.

BECK HOME FROM MEETING

Postmaster Beck bas returned from Indianapolis, where he attended a conference of State postmasters at the Hotel Dennlson pertaining to means and methods of conducting the War and Thrift Saving campaign.

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GREENSFORK RATE CASE HEARING SET FOR APRIL 1

The petition of the Greensfork Cooperative Telephone company of Greensfork for an increase of rates, will be heard at the office of the Public Service Commission at the State house, Monday, April 1, at 10 o'clock.

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FRIDAY, SATURDAY and MONDAY U SPECIALS

Sugar Corn .2 cans for 25c Fancy Sifted Peas .2 cans for 25c Red Beans, select stock .2 cans for 25c Nice Yellow Apricots in Syrup 2 cans for 25c Strand Tomatoes, per can 10c Peaches, nice large halves, per can .18c Washing Powder, 3 lb. 2 oz. ...... ...... . .19c Ammonia for House Cleaning, per bottle -9c Dutch Cleanser. .2 cans for 15c (Not more than 2 cans of each to a family) KM GEM' STORE Pottenger & Schradin, Distributors 12 NORTH 6TH STREET RICHMOND, IND.

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EASTER March 31, 1918

tyles that reflect the pirit of the times.

Values We're Sure You Will Like Step in here today and let us prove it to you. A "Society Brand" or a "Kuppenheimer you choose our style selections are certain to war rant your approval. Priced at $18.00, $20.00, $25.00, $30.00 and to $35.00 Also a remarkable assortment from $1 0.00 to $1 5.00 YOU'LL BE DECIDEDLY INTERESTED IN THESE NEW SPRING HATS, $2.50 to $5.00

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WE SELL WAR SAVING STAMPS

803 Main Street,

SPECIAL EASTER WAISTING SALE Values extraordinary for Friday and Saturday Georgette Crepe, Chiffon and Marquisettes in fancy and plain colors. DON'T MISS -THUS OPPORTUNITY One lot of Floral Georgette Crepe ; our $2 and $2.75 quality at. . .S1.98 One lot of Chic Ribbon Stripe Marquisette; our $1.75 quality at $1.48 One lot of Plain Georgette Crepe; worth $1.75; at $1.38 One lot of Floral Print and Plain Chiffon, regular $1.25 grade. . . . .9S One lot of $1.75 grade Georgette Crepe at. f1"85 One lot of $2.00 grade Georgette Crepe, at . $168 One lot of $2.25 grade Georgette Crepe at .. . .$1.88 SEE THEM IN OUR MAIN STREET SHOW WINDOW The Selection Is Extraordinary, and Come Get the Pick Now Stocks Are Fresh