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Nation's Discarded Treasures and Trinkets Thrown In Melting Pot to Aid American Aviators.

From time to time the somber pages

of history have been adorned with Illuminated letters telling how a votive offering of precious metal, jewels or

other wealth has been heaped upon the

alter of religion or patriotism by a na

tion, a community or an Individual. His Interest In a cause once awakened, the normal human being loves to give. The more be sacrifices the greater Is bis satisfaction. From this fact spring many minor romances of the World War. None have more picturesque features than the story of the Treasure and Trinket Fund, whose very name rings with attraction. It calls upon Americans - to place the hoarded trinkets of childhood, the cherished gifts of departed loved ones and their most valued heirlooms on an American shrine that dedicated to those gallant crusaders of the sky, the aviators. "To meet the needs of the air service, the welfare of dependents in case of disaster and the 4ong 41st of fliers' wants in so far as we are able" Is the purpose of this fund, which was established a few months ago by the Avia

tion Committee of the National Special Aid Society, whose headquarters are at 259 Fifth avenue In the City of New York. Mrs. Henry P. Davison of Red Cross fame is the honorary chairman of this committee, and to Mrs. William Allen Bartlett, its chairman, Is due the evolution of this magic money raising fund. For all treasures and trinkets from patriotic givers are speedily transmuted Into money. After separating the gold and silver such articles as are of no further value for their former use are sent to the United States assay office, melted and paid for by the government. The load Is always an Imposing one, under the armed guard of the express company, for large packing cases and barrels are needed to transport the quantities of plated ware. After the silver has been subtracted the base metal also Is sold. Every state in the Union, as well as Porto Klco, Hawaii, China, Corea and other far away lands, are pouring gifts Into the Aviation Committee's burglar proof room, which at . first glance resembles the treasure stored den of the Forty Thieves. Closefln-

spectlon - however, - suggests - more

strongly The Old Curiosity Shop, for shelves are stacked with candleabra, vases, ornaments and tableware. A

HEADQUARTERS OF TREASURE AND TRINKET FUND, 259 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK CITY.

HOSPITAL BUILT FROM PROCEEDS OF FUND.

bushel of watches peer up out of their half open antique hunting cases. These are sold to watchmakers, who reclaim a portion of the works. Irt thli accumulation are many battered old Swiss watches that saw service through our country's last great war. Theft - there are the"' 'daintier cases, worn thin by the bands of the grandmothers of those who have now parted with the treasured relics.

A surprising feature of the collection is a multitude of wedding rings. Most of them show the wear of long and faithful service und bring with them no suggestion of Reno. The givers are usually the "children, sometimes the grandchildren, of those who wore them. " Suggestive, too, of many a heart Interest tale are the boxfuls of pins and badges. Here are grandfather's Ma

sonic watch charm, father's college fraternity pia, and the giver's own high school society bodge. There is also a vast agglomeration of brooches, scarfplns. hatpins, etc.. from fossilized relics to recent fads. Much of the Jewelry Is worn, broken and out of style, though not yet valuable as antiques. Each bit. however, adds somewhat to the fund and will provide comfort for - America's new flying men. . . . Of a similar nature Is most of the silverware. There are many tarnished examples of Mid-Victorian ugliness and bad taste. No wonder that the givers were cheerful in the giving, though much of It was, doubtless, part of the proudly displayed presents at grandmother's Wedding. Many are the dented cake baskets, tarnished castors, battered napkin rings, impossible Ice pitchers, cracked teapots and spoons, bearing the marks of great-uncle's baby teeth. It is Indeed .well to cremate all this and redeem it as unadorned, honest bullion. By no means all of the contributions

are discarded by their owners as useless, for many represent genuine pecuniary value and artistic worth. Such are carefully, set aside by the committee to be placed on sale after appraisement by experts. Among these are some reall; beautiful silver articles; jewelry of every sort. Including a diamond and plainnm lavalllere, valued at $125; opera glasses; lace, and exquisite fans. There are all sorts and conditions of gold and silver thimbles, bracelets, chains, fobs, cigarette cases, matchboxes, cufflinks, studs, umbrella and cane tops, toilet articles and coins the last being ancient, modern, foreign and domestic. Other features are medals of every description, and a collection of military buttons, which represented the personal admiration of many a budding hero for the fair donor. One young woman tennis champion has contributed trophy cups she has won, while among the presentation cups is one inscribed, "To the Sixth Cavalry from Well-wishers, on the Eve of the War, Chickamauga, April, 189a"

The uses of the Fund have varied from time to time as the program of . the War Department has developed. At the outset, before the $040,000,000 appropriation for the Air Service was made by Congress, the committee's energies were directed toward training ,. and equipping aviators, in co-opera- ; tlon with the Aero Club of America. ; Through these activities the first practical Impetus was given to our new flying force and a working nucleus formed, which was afterward taken over by the government. When the volunteer naval aviators began training at Bayshore, L. L, they bad no hospital, something which was a prime necessity, as the men were constantly suffering Injuries and finding that their provision for first aid was most inadequate. : This need was reported to Mrs. Bartlett, chairman of the Aviation Committee, and in iess than a week work was begun on a hospital whose every dollar of cost was supplied by the treasure and trinket fund. During the first six months of its existence the fund has amounted to nearly $40,000, most of it coming from . unused or cast-off articles. This has been expended according to the call of the day, the hour or the moment, as conditions change. There have been distributed thousands of knitted garments scarfs, helmets, socks, wristlets, sweaters in addition to the costly equipment of the aerial soldier and sailor, which comprises leather flying coats and breeches or one-piece leather suits, gloves, goggles and other provisions for his comfort and safety while in the air, where the thermometer falls as he rises. Now that the government signal corps has undertaken to supply flying equipment, the present demands are varied. - Every man going across needs at least one heavy army blanket and a Penn roll, the latter serving as a portable, waterproof bed, most comforting on the ocean trip and, word comes from the other side, also in France, where the nights are cold. An aviator,, coming up from the Mexican border, . finds that his trunk, containing his wearing apparel, including uniforms, has gone astray; his monthly pay is not yet due; he Is a stranger in New York, and he sails tonight I Fortune directs him to the treasure and trinket stronghold, and he is sent forth with enough warm clothing to prevent pneumonia on the voyage. The calls upon the officer-aviator's pay are many so many that it sometimes seems to melt away, for the list includes his personal equipment; uniforms; food, no small item nowadays; wife or other dependents to provide for; insurance, and often a heavy toll for Liberty Bonds, subscribed to with youthful enthusiasm and a desire to aid his Uncle SamueL The Aviation Committee has large and far-reaching plans for the Immediate and the distant future, and how thoroughly they are carried out must, of necessity, depend upon the American public. High endorsement of the committee's work is contained in a letter from the Acting Secretary of War urging that "this useful and patriotic service should be generously helped by our people."

BOLSHEVIK HOCH DER KAISER AT ORGYJNJERLIN Embassy of Russian Government to Open at Old Stand in Berlin. AMSTERDAM, May 8. The embassy of the Bolshevik Russian government in Berlin will open for business today at the old Russian quarters on Unter den Linden. Meanwhile the German capital is Scandalized over the goings on at a housewarming party held there and which lasted until 3 o'clock in the morning. An opulent banquet, said to have coat 40 marks a head, exclusive of beverages, was served. On the wine list figured champagne, hock, claret, and vodka, all of which flowed in streams. Among the guests were numerous Independent Socialists whose leader, Hrr Haase, In fervent terms toasted "The Red Internationale," to which Ambassador Joffe replied "suitably. ' It is asserted the entire cost of the feast was defrayed by the Imperial German treasury, which e-xcltes angry comment among the populace, which already has been Irritated by stories of more than ample fare enjoyed by the Russian embassy staff while staving at an elite hotel under special arrangements of the war food buread. Neither do the Independent Socialists', who did themselves uncommonly well at the government's expense, escape public scorn.

On The Screen

Sponges are animals with power to rat and digest.

MURRETTE For tonight at the Murrette our old friends, Fatty, Mabel and Mack Swain the original comedy trio will be seen in "His Diving Nymph." These three Comedy stars are too well known to need any introduction to the movie fans and thl sis said to be one of the funniest comedies that they have ever worked in. Numerous beautiful girls in bathing suits add to the attractiveness of the picture. Burton Holmes travels throubh beautiful Haraaii will also be shown. MURRAY TODAY Roderick Moran, detective sergeant of the New York police department, secures he conviction of Tony Brachierl,

notorious counterfeiter. The lattejy

swears revenge In these unique words, "When you get married, Meesta, look out." Moran becomes interested in Laura Bowers, who takes a room at the boarding house is a mystery to hiia. She wins hla love. The two become engaged. Then Moran recalls the threat made by Tony five years ago. However, his mind is set at rest by the shooting of Tony, who makes an effort to escape from prison.

Boy Scouts Asked to

Locate Black Walnut Trees NEW YORK, May g. Scarcity of black walnut timber for the making of gun-stocks and airplane propellers has resulted in President Wilson addressing at) appeal to the 350,000 Boy Scouts of America, asking them to communicate to the War Department the location throughout the country of black walnut trees, their sizes, the names of the owners and the price at which they can be purchased.

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PENNSYLVANIA PAYS S33J65 IN TAXES

The largest tax payer in Wrayne county was the Pennsylvania Railroad company, the total payment amounting to $33,765.19, according to the annual report made public Wednesday by County Treasurer Weidner. The six months period for tax collections ended Tuesday, May 7, and the total amount collected was $579,419.38, as compared to $592,313.18 collected the preceding year. A round up of delinquent tax payers last year accounts for the larger amount, the treasurer said. It is thought that there are very few delinquents this year. The largest tax collections were made the last seven days of the period preceding the .final day, almost one-half of the entire amount of taxes payed being received at the treasurer's

office. The largest single day was Monday, May 6, which includes the amount of taxes that were sent In by mail. The sum collected on that day, the treasurer said, was $183,898,83. The second largest day was Tuesday, April 30, when the Pennsylvania Railroad company's check was received. The total o nthat day was $48,935.13. "I wish to extend my thanks to the property owners of Wayne county," Mr. Weidner said, "for coming into my office early to pay their taxes. This helped do away with the final ;

rush ordinarily experienced and enabled us to get the tax boks ready for the county auditor within two days after the period had closed.

17 High Students On "Y" Roll of Honor

Seventeen Richmond high school boys have been placed on the Y. M. C. A. roll of honor for the completed payment of the pledges to the Y. M. C. A. war fund. Each of the boys gave $10 toward the fund ,and earned the money himself. The boys are, Hadley Kirkman, Raymond Williams, Ralph Price, Ralph H. Ballinger, Muriel De Wees, Sidney Watt, Luther Lemon, Roland Loehr, John Lemon, Earl Porter, Everett Brinkley, Paul Haward, Fred Butler, Herbert Rubsel!, Charles Robinson, David Rost, Paul Lichtenfeis.

Civil War Veteran Has NewStunfAUFramed"

(By Associated Prss) DETROIT, May 8. Colonel James C. Smith, a 74-year-old veteran of tbs Civil war who has an unusual record as distance runner, has a new stunt in mind. He offers to race 20 G. A. R. veterans in a five-mile relay race for $1,000, at the annual encampment of the old soldiers at Portland, Ore., late this summer. "I will run five miles while each of the 20 covers one-quarter of a mile," said Colonel Smith, "and I will give $25 to each one who heads me in anyone quarter." Colonel Smith is in splendid physical condition, havine kent n

ing throughout the winter and spring

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MUST CALL HORSE A HORSE.

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, May' 8. The Dearborn Typewrite Company of Chicago, today was ordered by the federal trade commission to cease from offer

ing for sale, repaired or rebuilt typewriters, without distinctly stating that such machines are re-built or secondhand.

Palladium Want Ads Pay.

V.ZZ0 RECEIPTS OF SALE.

EATON, O., May 3. When complete returns are recfived from tiie Red Cross "white elephant pale,' held here Saturday, it is believed the total will reach $3,500. Incomplete returns Tuesday showed a total of $3,429.96.

Only First

Class Pictures

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LYRIC THEATRE PHOTO PLAY8 BEST MADE

Offering a High Class Variety of Photo Plays

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She's Back in Pants MARGARITA FISCHER in "The Girl Who Couldn't Grow Up" A five-act comedy based on the story of a girl who stole a British title from her designing step-sisters. YOU CAN SEE SOME REAL SHOWS AT THE LYRIC NOW

ON FOOD STAFF.

WASHINGTON, May 8. T. A. Summerville, a merchant of. New York and Chicago, who has had many years experience in the butter and cheese business, has become a member of the food administration staff.

MHJIMAY TODAY and THURSDAY MARGERY WILSON and JOE KING in "THE HAND AT THE WINDOW" Showing a thrilling detective tale dealing with life in the Italian quarter of New York's underworld. As interesting as the Paris haunta of the Apache and the famous old Barbary Coast of 'Frisco. Also VAUDEVILLE CAITS : BROS. DELPHINE and RAE

The Tailor Made Boys.

The Girls Who Sing the Songs You Like

Rung Orchestra Clarence Runge, Director Matinee: 2:00 and 3:15; Adults. IBs: Children, 10c. Evening, 7:10 and 8:45; Lower floor 20c; Balcony 15c; Children 10c

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LAST TIMES TONIGHT and THURSDAY Were You One of the Thousands to See . AMBASSADOR GERARD'S

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In, His First Million Dollar Comedy P'S LOPE"

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