Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 113, 23 March 1918 — Page 3

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1918

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THRESHING RING IS ORGANIZED AT GREENBRIAR Farmers Elect Coffman and Curme Officers of Promotion Club.

Farmers of the Greenbriar community organbed a threshing ring Tuesday night at a meeting held at the Greenbriar schoolhouse. Charles Coffman was made captain and Arthur Curme secretary and treasurer of the ring. The following regulations were adopted at the meeting on Tuesday evening: Section I. The name of this threshing ring shall be called "The Greenbriar Threshing Ring. Section II. The officers shall consist of a Captain and a SecretaryTreasurer. Section III. (Duties of Officers) It fchall be the duty of the captain to keep a correct account of the number of bushels of different kinds of grain threshed on each job and to record the number of hours any hand falls to help on any Job. He shall direct the work in all details and change men to different jobs if found necessary. He shall treat all members In a courteous manner, reprove or censure members in private only, caution the members against making any sort of trouble in the ring and preserve order. When not otherwise engaged the captain shall help around the machine. He shall assist the secretarytreasurer in making settlement at the end of the Eeason. He shall have power to call a meeting of the ring and be a member of Important committees which ay be needed to look after any special business, such as securing a achlne, etc. It shall be the duty of the secretarytreasurer to keep the minutes of each regularly called meeting in a book provided for the same. To keep account of all money received and, paid out and, with the aid of the captain, to figure up the settlement at the end of the season. Section IV. (Duties of Members.) It shall be the duty of the members of the ring to do their work In a cheerful and wilting manner, to avoid shirking, to render the captain prompt and cheerful obedience and assist in any way to make the ring most useful. Section V. The owner of the grain Khali be the sole judge as to the condition of his grain for threshing. Section VI. The time of beginning work shall be 7 a. m. and pitchers shall quit at 5.30 p. m. In case of threatening weather the captain and the owner of the grain shall decide the time of. quitting. Section VII. Prices for a basis of equitable adjustment of work shall be five cents per bushel for wheat, three cents per bushel for oats, and six cents per bushel for rye. Each member shall be assessed an amount determined by the number of bushels of the different kinds of grain threshed at the above rates. The total amount of the assessments for the whole ring shall be divided into as many equal parts as there are hands doing the threshing. Then each member shall receive from or pay to the secretary-treasurer a sum equal to the difference between bis assessment and his portion of the adjustment THREE COUPLES SEEK LEGAL SEPARATION Failure to make suitable provision for herself and children is charged by Jessie A. Wilson in her suit for divorce against Robert A. Wilson, filed in circuit court. They were married March 20, 1911. and separated In November of last year. Clara R. Wright charges abandonment in her suit for divorce filed in circuit court against Roy C. Wright. They were married in March 1911, and the plaintiff charges that her husband left her four years later without cause. Failure to provide and cruel and inhuman treatment are charged by Mabel E. Hilbert In her cross- complaint to the divorce suit of ber husband, Omer 11. Hilbert. She charges that her husband refused to work and pro vl,lfl hr ulth fonH flnlhimr nrf neeeKRiMe nf life Th niainMff aB the restoration of her maiden name, .Mabel i nomas. Red Cross Notes Dublin is the second town in the county outside Richmond to respond to the appeal for clothing to be sent to the French and Belgian in the occupied territory. A large assortment of garments was received at the headquarters here Saturday from resi dents of Dublin. Cambridge City was the first to send in a contribution. The room which was established to receive the contributions will be clos ed after Saturday. The garments will be packed and sent off at once. Units which have returned work to headquarters are: Hagerstown, 55 bandages; Cambridge. 227 bandages: Centerviile, 4 sweaters, donated 9 pairs of wristlets; Greensfork, 7 suits or pajamas; Webster. 132 bandages; Economy, 160 gauze compresses. Court Records A charge of grand larceny has been preferred in circuit court against Willnrd Jones, arrested by the police for stealing $30 from George Moore. The suit for mandamus and $1,000 damages for alleged fraud in a business transaction filed by J. W. Brown and Thomas Greenhow against the Mal-Gra Castings company, was dismissed in circuit court Saturday. Marriage License. Frank I.awrenee Funk, merchant, Richmond, to Mary Esther Gard, milliner. Richmond.

Teachers Choose Shelby ville For Next District Convention

Sectional conferences occupied the morning session of the Sixth District Teachers association 'Saturday. Miss Edna E. Unslker of Liberty, was In charge of the high school sectional conference; Mrs. Emma Waltz, of Newcastle, presided at the program of the grammar grade section; Mrs. Elva Milleson of Shelbyville, presided, at the intermediate sectional conference, and the primary conference was in charke of Miss Edna Butler, of Greenfield. Following the sectional conference a business meeting was held and Shelbyville was selected as the place of meeting for next year. Liberty also extended an invitation to the association to hold the meeting at that place. Committees Appointed. A resolutions committee was appointed by President J. T. Giles and consisted of Euene Butler of Carthage, Edwin Ratliff of Newcastle, and Miss Mods Prown of Cambridge City. The resolutions were to be drawn up and submitted for adoption at the afternoon session. An executive committee . including C. A. Dougel, Union county; S. F. Stewart, Rush county; George C. Bronson, Henry county; Katherine ALL ENGLAND IS CONFIDENT LONDON, March 23. The attention of all England was centered today on the westeru front. There was no boastfulness, but the feeling was one of supremo confidence and pride in the army which stands on the first line of defense between democracy and autocfiracy. The newspapers warn against undue optimism. But they point out that the flfhting instinct still lives in the British breast, notwithstanding the long years of peace and ignorance of military training and that when thaat fighting instinct dies the world will see the death of the British nation. v Since it has developed that this is indeed the great heralded German offensive, the most colossal struggle in the worlds history, the public and press are unanimously of the opinion that its failure wil lmean the end of the war. Times Is Hopeful. The Times says Germany evidently is resolved to stake all her chances on the western front, and adds: "She has committed herself to the greatest gamble in history. We believe she will fail and it is precisely because the failure of the present attack must react disastrously upon Germany that we derive encouragement from the military position as it is disclosed today." The Morning Post cautions the nation "to keep a cool head and allow no plausible argumentation upon scanty facts to persuade it to premature conclusions." The Manchester Guardian says: "If the Germans persist in attacks and ! lose, they will have lost the war." Ora Fisher Called hy Angel of Death Ora Fisher, 56 years old, died Saturday morning at his home, 424 West Main street. Fisher was a member of the Triumph lodge and Uniform Rank of the K. of P. For many years he was an employee of the Starr Piano company. The surviving members of the family are his widow, on sister, Mrs. Jennie Williams, of Richmond; three brothers, Samuel Fisher of Rushville; Toner Fisher, Denver, Colo., and Harry Fisher of Richmond. Funeral services will be held at the home Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial will be in Earlham cemetery. Rev. J. S. Hill will officiate. Friends may call at any time Sunday and evening. Sixty Persons Injured in Traction Car Crash ANDERSON, Ind., March 23. More than 60 persons were bruised and 6"B"en up aim io senousiy uun ben a Union Traction car, known as the Marion Flyer, overturned at the corner of Main and Fifth streets in this city early last night. Charles Thompson, of Anderson, whose skull is fractured, may die. The car was o a long grade when The car was on a long grade when at fast speed leaped from the track at a curve where the traction line crosses the Pennsylvania railroad. The car crashed into the office of the White Ice Company, snapped off telephone poles and finally toppled over against the ice factory. School No. 13 Organizes War Stamp Station Eugene Anderson was named chairman of the first class war savings stamp station established at District School No. 13, Friday night, by Chairman Fred Lemon. A group of residents of thi sdistrict bought enough stamps to make possible the establishment of the station, Mr. Lemon and Mr. Feeger spoke. IF At. LA CAN PRODUCE; HE'LL PLEASE ZIMMERMAN Here's a chance for Alia Axiom, the Hindoo seer, to prove his ability of "seeing and knowing everything." Mayor Zimmerman said Saturdav that he would ask the whereabouts of! R. D. Parshal alias George Hodges who escaped from jail in December. shal assaulted officer Vogelsong, knocking him unconscious and es caped. REGISTRATION FOR SEWING OPEN MONDAY EVENING Persons who are interested in the sewing classes at the nigh school may register for work at :lo o clock Mon day evening. Principal Kelly has planned for special instructions for women who are anxious to make spring clothes. Applications may also be made for the Spanish class under the direction of Miss Grace Woodyard.

Ensminger, Shelby county, and L. E. Thompson, Wayne county, were appointed to select the officers for the coming year. Miss Flora Broadus, a FourteenMinute Woman, talked at the morning session on the registration of women for war service. Musical numbers were given by Miss Katherine Bartel, pianist, and Miss Mary Keys, violinist. Prof. W. W. Black, of the educational department of Indiana University, was the principal speaker at the afternoon session. J. J. Pettijohn, of the extension department of the state university, gave the opening address of the meeting Friday night. Mr. Pettijohn discussed

the relation of the teachers to the war. Superintendent J. F. Holton of Sbel byville was elected president; Superintendent Lee B. Snook, of Liberty, was named vice president and Flora Broaddus of Richmond, recording secretary. S. F. Stewart of Rushville, was made chairman of the program committee. C. O. Williams, Wayne county superintendent, is permanent secretary-treasurer of the association. The nominations were made by the executive cemmittee. London Press Confident British Army Will Hold Kaiser's Host in Check LONDON. March 23. Confidence that the allied line, though it may bend, will not break, Is expressed by the morning newspapers, who are unanimously hopeful of the outcome of the desperate fighting between the 3ritish and Germans. The papers dwell on the accuracy of the British intelligence service in divining the enemy's intentions and in forecasting the points and time of attack. The battles on the western front are. only beginning and the newspapers think that the assault on the Cambria front, which probably was chosen because the undulating land in this region usually recovers from the effects of winter some weeks earlier than on the Franco-Belgian frontier, may not represent the main and ultimate feature of the enemy's offensive. It is felt there may be a sudden attack elsewhere, but there is no doubt of the British troops to hold the enemy just as they barred the road to Ypres. German newspapers reflect a feeling of confidence concerning the present operations in the west, though the seriousness of the moment is recognized, according to the Dutch news agencies, says an exchange Telegraph respatch from Amsterdam. The German newspapers insist that the military and political leaders of the Central powers have left nothing undone to spare their people "this terrible blood path." 0. S. OFFICERS ARE HOPEFUL WASHINGTON, March 23 Army officials today awaited eagerly fuller details of the break into the British defensive system west of St. Quentin, reported by London. Until the extent of the retirement of the British lines is revealed there is no means of gauging the strategic possibilities of the German successes. Observers found comfort in the fact that announcement of withdrawal came from British, not German sources, and also in the orderly movement of the British to new positions. These facts, they feel, preclude the possibility that a large sector of the British position has been overwhelmed and a grave threat created at the security of the whole line in that region. Find Some Comfort. It was thought likely the British withdrawal might leave the German forces in an embarrassing position possibly holding a salient projecting into the British lines and assailable by counter-attack from three sides. Unless the breach is a wide one and the Germans are able to pour in immediately vast reserve forces to keep going ahead, it was said, there always is the chance that the head of the salient can be cut off by counter assaults on both flanks and the more advanced German uits captured. This is precisely what happened to the British themselves at Cambral. Accept Figures. German estimates that they bad taken 16,000 men and 200 guns in their first assault were accepted as substantially correct as no details came from British sources. The fact that figures were a vailable for announcement by the Germans so soon after the event, it is thought, indicates that the captured were made in large groups. Had the 16,000 men taken been picked up here and there along the whole front of the present operations covering fifty miles, it would have taken days to form the estimate as to their number. Weatherman Will Mix Hot and Cold Waves According to weatherman Moore, next week Is to be a week of changes. There will be a short period of warm weather the first of the week, followed by a cold wave. This cold wave, says Moore, is coming from Alaska and has already reached the

northern portion of British Columbia, Par-(This cold wave will not arrive here I until after the north west storm

which will bring warm weather, has passed. ALMOST A YOUNG MAN AGAIN When a man awakes in the morning with back o stiff he can hardly stoop over, with shooting: twinges in sides and groins, dark and puffed pouches under eyes when his movements seem slowed up and he lacks vim and energy instead of saying, "I'm getting old." he should be on guard against kidney trouble. E. R. Whltehurst. R. F. D. 1, Norfolk. Va.. writes: "I had been suffering for more than a year, but since taking Foley Kidney Pills I feel almost a young man again." For sale bv A. O. T.nVpn A- Co. Adv.

NATGO INCREASES PAY OF EMPLOYES

The National Automatic Tool com pany has increased the wages of its employes ten percent. This does not include the office force. "Because of the many demands which are being made on our employ es from jtime to time we decided to give them this raise so they will be better able to help uncle Sam win the war," said Bockhoff. Gardeners Will be Told How to Make Hotbeds Principal Kelly has announced a free course in Gardening In connection with the Night school. The lectures will be given by Gardener Murphy and illustrated with stereopticon. Every person in Richmond interested in gardening is asked to attend the lecture on "Growing Plants for Transplanting" at the high school auditorium at 7:15 o'clock Monday evening. The subject will be discussed under the following heads: Construction of hot beds, cold frames and flats; planting seeds in hot beds and flats; care of hoe beds and flats before plants appear; care of plants before transplanting. German Officers Hang Prisoners in Finland LONDON, March 23. German officers operating in Finland and the Ukraine hnve ordered the soldiers to take no prisoners but to hang all the Red Guards as they are only bandits. German newspapers report George Ledebour, an independent socialist leader, as declaring in the Reichstag, according to an Exchange Telegraph despatch from Amsterdam. Deputy Ledbour added: "On the one hand we make peace with the Bolshevikl and on the other we hang them. This is the best way to stir up hatred that will last forever against everything German." The speaker was interrupted by President Koempff, who called him to order. A Russian inventor living in Michigan has obtained at patent for a motion picture theater contained in a railroad car.

LONTZ HEADS

WAR BOARD John M. Lontz was made president of Wayne County,s War committee at the Y. M. C. A. Saturday to fill the vacancy made by the resignation of James A. Carr, who is in Washington. Nearly all the township chairmen in the county were present. "No citizen can well afford to refuse his country anything she asks of him at this time. The government isn't going to ask Wayne county for any more money than she is able to give. We will respond to our country's call no matter what she asks of us," said President Lontz. Plans for the red cross campaign to be conducted by the organization were explained by Secretary E. M. Haas. "Wayne county's quota for this "drive" is $40,000. It begins May 20 and continues until May 27. We will conduct our campaign on the prospect campaign. Every person in Wayne County must contribute," said Haas. Twelve Million Dollars Deposited in Banks The aggregate resources of the banks, trust companies and building associations in Wayne county are $12,000,000. Deposits held by Wayne county financial institution amounted to $9,100,000 at the last call for statements. This information was today tele-" graphed to the State Liberty Loan committee by W. C. Seeker, Wayne county chairman, in response to the call for the county's financial statement in order that the quota for the Liberty Loan may be fixed. On Monday the official announcement will be made as to the amount of the issue to be called for by the government and immediately following the quotas of the states and their sub-divisions will be announced. VISITS IN INDIANAPOLIS Miss Martha Whitacre, president of the Richmond Woman's Teachers' Federation is in Indianapolis attending a meeting of the legislative council of the State Federation. Help win the war. Bond. Buy a Liberty

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Now Showing the Newest Ideas and Creations in LADIES' HATS

Now showing the most exclusive styles including some imported models. Each hat has been individually designed, and is exclusive for Richmond no duplicates. Our Designing talent has always been of the very highest Drder, but we are more authoritative this season than perhaps ever before, having engaged for our Hat designer, Miss Brecheisen from the great Fisk Millinery House of Chicago. Now, with Easter but one week hence, with displays perfect and complete, with cases full of the choicest ideas, with tables loaded, we ask the women who appreciate style, quality and exclusiveness in Millinery, to visit this department. The Little Girl's Easter Hat can be found here as well as for those older grown. The price you say well, it is always more reasonable than can be found elsewhere, Quality and Style considered. Avoid the days before Easter rush, by anticipating as early in the week as possible.

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Pitcher Withdraws from

Race Against Jones Clarence Pilcher, who sometime ago announced hU candidacy for county clerk, said Saturday that owing to the fact that Frank J ernes, a personal friend of his was running for that office that he would withdraw. v How ever, he said he would run next year if his friends still desired him to do BO. County Maintains Pace in Selling War Stamps Wayne County Chairman Joseph Mills, has received a telegram from Frank E. Hering of South Bend rice director of the War Barings committee congratulating Wayne county on its success. "From Dec. 3, 1917 to Dec. 31. 1918, is 394 days making the daily sales $2,145. From Dec. 3 to March 22, is 120 davs. and Wavne oonntv nhnnlri hnve sold $257,400 worth of stamps. Wayne Has sold $260,000 worth of stamps and is 101 percent plus on her quota up to date." "All the work has practically been done within the last 30 days," said Chairman Mills, Saturday. Gunner's Mate Goldfarb Will Leave for Sea Duty Chief Gunners Mate Goldfarb, In charge of the naval recruiting station here, has received orders to hold him self in readiness to receive sudden or ders to go to sea. The order came from Cnmma.nlpr T A. Bell, in charge of the station at IndianaDolis. A letter accnm n n vJn er the order expressed Commander Bells regret at losing the valuable services of Goldfarb as recruiting officer. 1 7 v- nu D Now Can Join Navy Navy Recruiter Goldfarb received word Saturday that young men, seventeen years of age could join the navy if they had the consent of their parents. Men can now enlist at any time said Goldfarb and will be sent in every day. Men to enlist in the navy will have to do so quickly as Navy Recruiter Goldfarb is expecting orders any day that he is to go to sea. Second Floor

HOLLAND AUGER STIRRED BY U. S.

THE HAOUE, March 23s8lziim of Dutch shipping by the allied govern ments was unjust. Dr. London, the Dutch foreign minister, declared today tn the tipper chamber. With m shred of Justice." he said, "the associated governments have carried oat the proposal, although the Dutch government In its reply went as far as possible to meet the demands of the associated powers. The resounding protest of the government will find an echo fn the two chambers and among the whole Dutch people. 'It is a protest imbued with the principle of right. The government will not have to reproach itself, if the country Is subjected to severe trials, with not having done Its utmost to prevent this Injustice." A tucks United States In the upper chamber Senator J. T. Cremen attacked the United States af' ter the foreign minister had completed his statement. The senator recalled the Hudson-Fulton celebration in New York to commemorate the discovery of the Hudson River. "A committee was sent to America," he said, "and the speaker who reprH sented the Dutch government was re ceived with cheers by the Americans, when he made a speech commemorate lng the achievements of his Dutch ancestors. Then the Americans had tears In their eyes when they saw our flag. The eyes of Americans have no tears to shed now over the dishonor of our flag. "America regards neutrality as partisanship. We refuse to furnish war materials to the allies that Is the head and front of our offending." RENEW SALOON LICEN8E The county commissioners Saturdav granted a renewal of a saloon license to April 2, to Alphonse Collet. Suits & Overcoats Dry .00 Cleaned and Pressed. ..D JL Carry and Save 25c Plan Altering, repairing and pressing done by practical tailors JOE MILLER, TAILOR Main Street. Second Floor.