Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 125, 6 April 1918 — Page 10

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1918

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Bay $2S Thrift Stamps Tiiii Km tRiactrieal Workers of

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teen. Friday night voted $25 for thrift

tamps. The organization naa

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"Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Ohmit left for

Detroit, Mich, to he the guests me remainder of the week of Dr. and Mrs. Roy Pelton Anderson Toms and

daughter Miss Eva came Tnursaay from St. Louis. Mo., where they had nmi thA winter with Mr. and Mrs.

J. A. Layman.... Dr. and Mrs. W. R. Llttell left Sunday for central Texas, to spend ten days with friends, and to look after business Interests An anniversary meeting will he held In the Red Cross rooms Wednesday afternoon. April 10. Each memher Is re

miAstArt tn fni-ninh a can of fruit Or

glass of Jelly to be sold for the benefit

of the Red Cross. . .Rooert Beara, wno ! hAAn nAndlnc a. few days with

his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Beard,

left Wednesday lor tne Great uaaes Training station, having enlisted in h rrnitful States navv....Mlss Fran

ces Leslie, who with her friend, Miss Marguerite Jameson, of Lafayette, has

been spending their vacation wun me former's parents. Dr. and Mrs. Leslie,

returned to St. Ignatius scnooi rn av nt which institution they are ntu

a. n V. rnkofalr has sold his

property on Boundary street to Jacob

Bear of Dublin, wno wm occupy n a home. . .Mrs. Anna Wells has bought

of Claude Gilford his cottage on worm

Walnut street. UNCLE SAM Continued From Page One. ,. aiim BAt in motion and the se

lection and organization of the great

noHnnnl armv was oegun. lae umi.-

ed States thus became for the first Ume in its history a truly military nation. The next Important step was to provide protection from the German agents whose activities In the United SUtes both before and alter the declaration of belligerency had wrought much havoc and endangered essentlol Industries. The espionage act, which "covers a multitude of slnB," was made a law May 31. Judged by American traditions its provisions arr stringent, but it has failed to curb the activities of spies, of propagandists, of dynamiters, of incendiaries. Littlo by little there has grown the demand for real war measures against the insidious enemies who are fighting the kaiser's battles in America. Not till August 10 was It possible for the administration to get enacted a food control bill. The need was imperative, but the playing of politics and the selfish opposition of special interests caused a delay which sorely tried the patience of the American people. As finally enacted the food bill placed food control in the hands of one man, and Mr. Hoover's policies and suggestions have met with hearty approval and commanded general co-operation. Meanwhile to raise the needful funds for participation in the greatest of wars various measures were discussed and approved by congress. Liberty loans, savings stamps, and Increased Income taxes have brought home to every American the knowledge that the nation that fights must pay. and that the national obligation cannot be shirked by any individual. Army Is Trained. ka a urea army is "over there,"

nd a lancer army Is in training

"over here." The building of the military establishment has been carh without 8rious disloca

tion of the business and industries of

the nation. The army that is now in France is no mere expression of good will. It Is even more than a promise of substantial help to come. Its numbers are not definitely known, but it is large enough to be already a factor in th nhtinr. At this critical period

of the war hundreds of thousands of

Americans are headed toward Europe and on their arrival they will be Annlnned to flKbt at once, without any

furthor nrllminarv training. To

General Focb, the newly named generalissimo of all the allied forces in western Europe, General Pershing has-tendered the entire American military establishment to be used In tho great defense against Hindenburg. For two months Americans have been fighting in the front line trenches. The first mention of Americans actually In battle came at the time of the German countprstroke, which largely nullified Byng's brilliant victory in front of Cambral. American engineers were caught In the German surprise, and America had her first battle casualty lists. Since then Americans have taken over a considerable sector In French Lorraine. It Is a "quiet" part of the front, and the appearance of the Americans has not encouraged the Germans to make any unusual demonstrations. Except for the usual raids the Americans have as yet not been in battle. They have, however, had a fine experience of Hun war methods, and are prepared for more serious work at any time. Shipping Problem Acute. Even before America's declaration of belligerency the shipping problem had become acute. With America at war the need of ships became as pressing as the need of men. The shipping board had been created In the fall of 1916, and after the declaration of American belligerency Its cope and powers were greatly extended. By October, 1917, congress had authorized the expenditure of $1,934.000.000 for the construction and purchase of ships. The Emergency Fleet Corporation, a subsidiary organization of the shipping board, has commandeered all vessels of 2,500 tons and over building In the United States. On May 12 the president was authorised to seise all ships In the jurisdiction of the United States owned by any corporation or citizen of a nation at war with the United States. German ships were Immediately seised. On December 8 congress sanctioned a declaration of war gainst Austria-Hungary and a few Austrian ships were added to the nnita of war. Last month this na

tion, acting in concert with Great

Britain, announced its intention, m accordance with a recognised right Df international law, to seize all ;

Dutch shipping within its Jurisdiction. Holland, overawed by Germany, had practically withdrawn its shipping from International commerce, and could offer no logical objection to the decision of the allies. Very recently an agreement has been reached with Japan whereby a fleet of Japanese vessels is to be placed in American service for the period of the war. No Lack of Facilities. With all these extraordinary measures and large additions the shipping problem remains one of the most difficult which this nation must face. In addition to the great fleet of transports which la constantly carrying soldiers to France there must be an even greater fleet to carry food and other supplies to our own soldiers, to our allies and to the neutral nations. That there has as yet been no paralyzing lack of facilities is one of the best proofs of American resourcefulness and Ingenuity. The American navy has played no important part In the war, but its presence both in European waters and elsewhere has greatly added to the confidence of the allies. Destroyers under Admiral Simms have actively co-operated with the British in the sport of hunting U-boats, and have done well. The War Against Turkey. One year ago America entered the war against Germany; eight months later war was declared against Austria; on April 20 Turkey severed diplomatic relations with the United States, but neither Turkey nor the United States has declared war. Our relations with Bulgaria remain pre

cisely as they were before the war. Bulgaria has full diplomatic and con sular representation in America, while the American minister to Roumania is still theoretically accredited to Bulgaria as welL The presence of a Bulgarian legation in Washington seems an Interesting manifestation of American forbearance. During the past year the war has come to America. It has brought wheatless days and meatless days. It has brought sugar famines and fuel famlnies. It has brought increased taxes and increased postal rates. It has brought popular loans and demands for contributions to war philanthropies. But It has brought no fleets of Zeppelin baby-killers; it has brought no devastating Honnish horde. Americans know that of all the greater allies they are the most fortunate. They know that their Sacrifices are small In comparison with the sacrificies of the peoples who arc their warbrothers. In facing another and bitterer year the American people are cheerful, confident and determined. The period of preparation is almost past. One year from today, If the Hun is not crushed by that time, America will be the real leader of the world's democracies. ...

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Pattromis oil Plantt On and after April 1st, we will inaugurate the Continuous Meter Reading System The zones will be practically the same as the Gas company's, and in installing this system we feel that we can better serve the public. JAMES P. DILLON Supt. City light Plant

This is the story of a man in an Indiana town. He sent to an out-of-town house for his bathroom outfit. When it arrived several weeks later no plumber in the Home Town would take the job of tapping the main and connecting the pipes. So he hired an unlicensed jack-of-all-trades" to make the connections. This fellow did a poor job, naturally the connection leaked, and the city officials had him arrested for tapping a water main without a license. If you wish to verify this story, just write to the Mayor of Rochester, Ind., and he will tell you it is true. But what concerns us is: Are there any of our Richmond citizens who, for the sake of a fancied bargain, will risk sending away from home for goods so easily handled by the Richmond Dealers? And for less money than the out-of-town concern charges for the same thing? YOU, MR. FARMER! Are youmaking Richmond your trading center where you can get by far better bargains from good, reliable concerns at less money think it over and shop in Richmond. Buy in Richmond

These Merchants are Leaders in Richmond's the best of their ability. If the merchandise it for you. IRVIN REED & SON (Hardware) THE GEO. H. KNOLLENBERG CO. (Dry Goods, Carpets, etc.) THE GRAND LEADER (Dry Goods and General Merchandise) BURTON & BILLS (Shoes) STARR PIANO CO. (Pianos and Starr Phonographs) ACKERMAN'S (Dry Goods)

Commercial Life and will serve you at all times fo' you want is not in stock, these merchants will get FRANKEL'S (Men's Furnishings) THEMcCONAHACo. (Pianos, Vehicles Automobiles) SAM FRED (Men's Clothing) HANER & FAHLSING (Paints, Glass, Contracting) . GROTHAUS (Furniture)

Li you spend your money in Richmond, you get a second chance at the same old dollar When that Dollar Goes Out of Town it's "Goodbye, Mary.

Don't Forget to Buy a Liberty Bond