Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 115, 26 March 1918 — Page 3

TRADE REASONS PROMPTED U, S. TO ENTER WAR German Minister of Commerce Offers This New Explanation.

NEW YORK. March 26. America entered the war against Germany chiefly for economic) reasons and the "visible war aim" of the United States Is to secure control over Europe for American capital and Industry, Dr. Reinhold Sydow, former German minister of commerce declared at a dinner of the Industrial Council, according to a Wolff Bureau dispatch dated Berlin, Feb. 16 and published in German newspapers received In this city. Dr. Sydow added that economic reasons had mainly prompted Great Britain to mako war upon Germany. "The will to destroy Germany eco nomically." he said, "was what promp ted our enemies to trample upon all sprouting prospects of peace. The great majority of British trade unions Is of the opinion that a prematurepeace will be a greater disaster thar. war itself. From that all those should draw a lesson who believe that if Ger man labor would no longer co-operate in the war. enemy labor, from feeling of International solidarity, would lay . down its arms also and return to peaceful work. They are not thinking of doing that. Business Reasons. "The reasons which have led the United States into war against us, I find, arc based essentially on econo mlc considerations. To secure for American capitol and American Indus try domination over Europe and other countries, seems to be the visible war aim. "Tho more our enemies regard our economic annihilation, the more we must value the possession of our eco nomic independence and strength and defend it. The solution of this question at the time of the conclusion of peace is second in importance to none of the other war aims involved. "In tho first place, we must obtain through the peace agreement the necessary supply of raw materials. Peace must also bring to us tho possibility of eutering under equal conditions into unhampered competition with other nations in the disposal of our industrial products. This means also freedom of action on land and, above all, on the seas. The entire question means the termination of economic war." Hoosier Happenings PERU, March 26. Governor Goodrich was the principal speaker at the county war conference held here. Others who delivered addresses were George M. Barnard, Newcastle: Dr. 11. E. Barnard, federal fod administrator; Albert C. Moulaert, consul general of Belgium; Evans Woolens, federal fuel administrator, and Rev. Thomas Travis of Montclair. N. J., who has been spending two years at the battle front in France. MUNCIE, March 26. Bill Elliott, who was given a sentence of sixty days at the state penal farm for conducting a gambling room, was granted a re prieve by Governor Goodrich, in order that he might work on his father's 200 acre farm. LAPORTE. March 26. Charges have been made public against Henry A. Wolfe, Justice of the peace of Wanatah, Ind., for alleged conspiracy in the filling out of questionnaires, charged that Wolfe filled out It Is more! then fifty questionnaires for young men, all of whom asked deferred classification, and it is alleged that in each case false statements were made, of which Wolfe was aware. Three young men, sons of a wealthy farmer, are said to have sworn that they were managers of their father's farm and could not be spared. Finnish Red Guards Flee After Front is Broken STOCKHOLM, March 26 The front f the Finnish red guards has been broken and tliey are fleeing southward in panic, according to reports received here todav. Tho rieclsite stroko was delivered in the form of a flanking movement on the east. The red guards are reported to have left behind them large stores of ammunition, as well as many prisoners. Tho red guards who nre supported by tho Bolshevik!, have been carrying on civil war with the white guards, who presumably were assisted In the battle by German troops recently sent in. ORANGE CROP IS SMALLER OWING TO HOT WEATHER SAN FRANCISCO. Cal., March 26 Dt. .irig tto present orange shipping season .cr.ding from Nov. 1, 1917, to th jr.e dato this year, California will ship about 27.000 carloads to tho oast, as againtit 60,077 cars the prev Ming year, according to a statement today by J. W. McClymonds, general a-rent of the Pacific fruit express. The curtailed crop is attributed to tho iit wave last summer which BhrivIed green oranges and lemons on ho trees. BUILD 8UPPLY DEPOT.

GREAT LAKES, March 20. A eontral provisions depot to supply the galleys of ell the camps of tho Great Lakes Naval Training station soon will be established In a large building, which Is to bo erected Just north of tho main drill ball. Bids for th con. structlon of tho structure will ba adver Used for shortly and it is planned to commence work on the new depot as soon as the contract Is let, BOOST TELEGRAPH RATES ROME, March J6, Foreign telegraph ratet have been increased forty per cent owlnc to the depreciation of Italian money, a dollar bringing; aa i exchange of 8 lire and a half instead lot five lire beforo the war,

PREMIER CLEMENCEAU PRESENT AT DECORATION OF OUR YANKEE HEROES ON FRENCH SOIL

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In the picture General Debeny is pinning the Croix de Guerre upon one of the Yankee soldiers who had distinguished himself in repelling a German attack early in March. Premier Clemenceau is seen watching the ceremony. The Croix de Guerre may be seen upon the breast of the soldier on the extreme right, who has already been honored. The ceremony took place shortly after the engagement with the foe in which the Americans behaved so gallantly and this is the first photograph to reach America.

No Candy Easter Eggs Declares Food Leader Xo candy eggs for the kiddies on Easter this year, according to a ruling announced by Dr. Harry E. Barnard, federal food adminsirtator for Indiana. "The consumption of candy eggs, rabbits and other novelties during the Easter season will be regarded by tne federal food administration as a profanation, bordering on a sacrilege," said Dr. Barnard. Pointing out the threatening disaster in France, and the necessity of closest economy in the use of all staples, especially sugar, if the United States is to keep its pledges to feed the armies and allies in the war, Dr. Barnard declared he could describe Easter indulgences as "viciously unpatriotic." Harry Gilbert, Wayne county food administrator, received notice of the new ruling from the state food administration Tuesday. Registrants Will Leave for Camp Saturday Forty three Richmond boys, recently drafted for the United States army, will leave the city at 9:45 o'clock Saturday morning for Camp Taylor. They will assemble at the court house at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon when final arrangements will be made fnr thlr leavine. the roll will be called and transportation furnished. They will meet again Saturday morning ohmit two hours before train time, and probably will march in a body to the station. No Leniency to Be Shown Wheat Rule Violators A plea of ignorance of the wheat regulations will no longer serve as an excuse for violation of the food administration orders, according to a I notice received Tuesday by Harry Gilbert. Wavne county food administra tor, from Dr. Harry E. Barnard, federal food administrator for Indiana, "The baker, retailer or distributor who ha5 not by this time arisen to the situation will be shown no further tolerance by the administration," Dr. Barnard declared. AMERICAN UNIFORMS ARE SIMPLIFIED BY BOARD NEW YORK, March 26. Designers in this city today received word from Washington indicating that shoulder straps and other distinctly military appurtenances may be eliminated from the American soldier's uniform in the future in the interest of economv. The so-called choker collar will be "discarded it is understood. In favor of tho unsliffened roll after the style of the British tunic. The proposed change in the collar meets with the general approval of manufacturers here, who say that both tlmo and money will be saved In making the uniform. $15,000 DAMAGE SUIT OPENS IN CIRCUIT COURT A $15,000 damago suit was tried beforo a Jury in circuit court Tuesday. Charles Heck bringing suit ugainst Clem Thlstlethwaltc, proprietor of several drug stores in tho city, for alleged injuries received in ono or tne stores. Heck claimed that ho suffered a broken collar bone when ho fell through a trap door in the floor in tho drug store on North Eighth street, and asks $15,000 as a result. Night School Echoes Twenty-four persons attended the night gardening class Monday evening, in charge of E. 1. Murphy, city gardener. Mr. Murphy is delivering a series of six lecture on home gardening, Tho lecture Wednesday evening will be on ''Care in Transplanting Plants, "Th garden classes meet iu the botany laboratory, So few women reported for the cooking serving class, which was to have opened Monday night, that it has been decided to give up the class, The cooking of war food3 was to have been taught in tho class by Miss Henley, The fcubject for Wednesday night in the automobile class will be the study of rear axies and propeller shafts. A new teacher will be appointed for the Spanish classes to take the place of Miss Grace Woodward, who is leaving to attend Chicago University.

LTO,LNp. Mr. and Mrs. James Hiatt of Richmond visited Saturday with relatives here George S. Alexander, Jr., of Chicago, visited Sunday with relatives and friends here. Mrs. Porter Chencweth returned home Friday after a few days visit with her brother, Dr. Hinshaw and family, at Richmond. ..Mr. and Mrs. Merle Bowen spent Sunday with Mrs. Josie Bowen here. ..George Hill fcrrr. 'Jamp Shelby, Miss,, is here on a ten day furlough, which he is spending with his parents Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Hill... Mr and Mrs. Newton Reed entertained company from Versailles, Ohio, Sunday. ..The members of the M. E. church and Sunday school gave their pastor Rev. E. C. Hallman and wife, a pleasant surprise Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Hallman will leave the first of April for the east where they formerly lived. Mr. Hallman will give up the ministry on account of ill health... ..Mr. and Mrs. John Hernley and daughter, Thelma, of Richmond, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Burl Hard-esty.

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Presbyterian Deacons Arrange Their Vork

Two meetings, the board of deacons and board of elders, were held Mon day evening at First Presbyterian manse. At the meeting of the deacons, three new members, John V. Thompson, Luther Bruce and John D. Kirkpatrick, were added to the list of deacons. Plans for the year were outlined and committees appointed. Leslie E. Hart was plected vice moderator: F. Earl Winchester, secretary, and John C. Dougan, treasurer. Two new elders, Albert G. Matthews and G. Andrew Steely, were added to the roster of elders at the session which met at 8 o'clock. John M. Coate was elected vice moderator and Walter G. Butler, secretary. Committees were appointed and plans for the year discussed. WANTED THREE MEN At Bullerdick Coal Yard The HALLMARK JENKINS

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ADVICE

Boy Gains His Freedom

by Plaving of Violin CHICAGO, March 26. A frail boy in knee Dants clayed a violin so ef fectively in the Juvenile court yester day that ha gained his rreeaom. uavid Pcllaches, 14 years old, accused of stealing a violin valued at $1,000, told the Judge that he loved music so much that he could not resist the tempta tion. Then he played the instrument, and when he had finished, Judge Arnold appointed a court officer his guardian with insructions to see that his musical training was continued and that he be given outdoor recreation. It developed that the lad spent all his time practicing on a violin and had never played ball and had only tried to skate once.. Tin Millinery Sold to Women of London LONDON, Mar. 26 (Correspondence of the Associated Press). "Tin millinery" Is now being exhibited in the windows of London hat shops. Recog nition of the protective value of the shrapnel helmet has led to an increas ing demand for this kind of headgear. Several firms of outfitters now in clude "tin hats" as part of their regular 6tock, and one large London house advertises helmets both for men and for women. The helmets designed for the more decorative sex cost Just twice a3 much as the male headgear, the difference in price being due to the fact that the ladies' helmets are fitted with a superior lining and having a Jaunty little knob on the top. The advertisements say that the helmets for women have "daintily trimmed linings" and are "very smart." Alden Arrives to Take Place of Goldfarb Edward E. Alden, third class electrician, arrived Tuesday afternoon to take charge of the navy recruiting station here. Chief Gunner's Mate M. B. Goldfarb leaves Thursday for 1 Indianapolis and will go from there to Norfolk, Va., to report for sea duty.

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Robert J. Brookins. Robert J. Brookins of the war In dustries board has been named chair man of the recently organized price fixing committee which will pass upon prices for all basic raw materials pur chased by the government ana estao lish a price fixing policy from time to time, to be approved by the president BERLIN CELEBRATES. LONDON, March 26. Berlin was decorated Monday and church bells vi-pm rineine in celebration of the success on the western front, accord ing to an Exchange Telegraph desriatch from Copenhagen. The Catho lic churches in Berlin have arranged for a special day of prayer. rvn UY1 mm 1 E

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3 BLASTS SHAKE

NEW YORK CITY NEW YORK, March 26. The explos-' Ion In a four story brick structure in Jersey City today, which began shortly after 3 o clock, shook both Jersey City and New York, all but causing a panic for a brief time. The structure oc cupied by Jarvia store at Henderson and Thirteenth street In Jersey City was virtually demolished by the explosion. Newspaper Woman Speaks on War Work Mrs. Ida McGlone Gibson, wellknown newspaper writer, will tell of her experience in the war zone In France, Friday evening, at the Coliseum. Mrs. Gibson went to France for the American Red Cross society. ' in order that she might bring back first-hand impressions to the people of America. In a recent letter she says "I am going to tell the men and women of America, as simply as I can. what I have seen in the hospitals, the training camps, the ruined and desolate homes, and the trenches the places where the American Red Cross tried to heal the great, gaping wounds of the present-day world." In connection with Mrs. Gibson's lecture here arrangements are being made to present a motion picture especially made for the Red Cross, showing its work at Evian, a little town on the border between France and Switzerland, where French civilians captured by the Germans in the occupied territory, are being sent baciz into France. An admission of 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for school children will be charged to cover expenses and any profit will go to the Red Cross. Each New England state has a law that reouires five days to elapse between the application for a license and the marriage of the persons to whom it is issued. a 8 n MEN $2 OVERALLS Come in plain blue r3 striped with bib and elas-Q tic suspenders, made from a good heavy quality; spe- q cial with the Jf QQ coupon at p JAd Men 75c SHIRTS Made from a goodfj 8 Gingham. All sizes. i 17-' cnasla! nitfl ' this coupon at onlysJ 55c. PJ Men $1.23 MusliirJJ Night Shirt 79dg From the finest f heavy muslin, trim- f mfd in blue, black V and brown, with oneQ pocket, special with O the coupon at 79c. PJ o Won's 75c Gimr.O Petticoats ..49 rose, & green stripe, . In a good heavy cinerhnm: snecial'

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