Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 162, 20 May 1918 — Page 6

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THE RICHMOND-PALLADIUM . AND BUN.TSLBQRAM

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Adapting Ourselves to War Conditions

The boys in France and in the training

camps give twenty-four hours of the day to pa

triotic service. They are on duty in sunshine

and rainy weather, in summer and winter, in victory and defeat. They have no time limit for

work, no snaps and soft jobs are at their dis

posal. They work year in and out, jeopardizing

their lives at every turn. . Gradually the truth is dawning on the ioncombatants that they owe a duty to their government whidh they are not fulfilling in a 100 percent perfect manner. Their grumblings against

investments in war securities and subscribing to war relief measures are turning into a realiza

tion of the fact that it is a high privilege to be able to co-operate in patriotic movements. But not only in this phase is a change to be noticed. Persons whb have complained because the normal conduct of their homes and businesses have been changed are now gladly accommodating themselves to the new conditions. "This principle must be carried out to its last extreme. War times bring changed conditions. Every branch of business, industry and transportation, as well as every man engaged in them either as a stockholder or an employe, is face to face with an exigency radically different from anything experienced heretofore. How shall it be met? If all of us in stiffnecked arrogamce refuse to unbend and in intolerant mood insist on the rights and privileges we enjoyed before the great war upset the whole industrial and commercial machinery we will not solve the problem but retard the process of readjustment. A patriotic willingness to be openminded to changed conditions,' to share the burden equally, to patiently bear the added discomfiture and strive until the problem is worked out, is the right attitude to assume. This correct mental attitude as well as the moral motive bock of it must be developed. We see its fruition in the conduct of the big men of the nation and community. We find the men of small vision una&ble or unwilling to grasp it, creating dissatisfaction and unrest by their unnecessary complaints and by their failure to enter into the true co-operative spirit of the war, the result being tihat the solution is being delayed and hampered. If every man would believe himself personally responsible and a decided factor in bringing about a helpful relationship instead of an inimical one, the comrrjercial and industrial world would soon adjust itself to the new conditions.

Child Desertion Child desertion is a heinous crime. No affectionate sentiments penned in a note tacked to the clothing of the foundling can protect a mother against the charge of being heartless nor palliate the cruelty of t2ie father who forsakes his offspring. Child desertion is a relic of barbarism. Even if the child is accepted by persons who will visit upon it the best kind of affectionate care, the sin committed by its parents cannot be condoned. The sympathy of the community is extended to the little one, and every one hopes that its future will be a bright and happy one. The parents will rue their decision in turning their child adrift. They had no reason to believe that kind hearted persons would be willing to adopt it. They were willing to let the little one disappear, perchance fall into the hands of reckless foster parents, and be reared amid squalor and crime. Onty a mother with a calloused heart and a fatSier devoid of the last iota of parental love wouM permit a child to run the hazard of this fate. The community looks upon them with contempt and denounces them with vehement condemnation. The abandoned baby was not responsible for its presence in this world. Its parents owed the child every bit of protection and training they could muster. Until the baby matured into

manhood, it was the sacred duty of the parents to help it develop physically, mentally and spiritually. This inherent obligation of parenthood was ruthlessly and shamelessly disregarded when the little one was deserted with the heartless cruelty of savages getting rid of their offspring. r The note which the parents pinned to the baby is contemptible sentiment, compared with the moral obligation which was violated. Since the child has been left to its own fate, it is to be hoped that its parents were of the calibre that after all would have made them poor guardians of the child's future. The destiny of the child is in better hands now, than it would have been had its own parents directed its rearing. Child deserters have low moral conceptions. Persons who adopt infants have hearts filled with love and affection. If this were not true they would not take into "their homes a little baby that requires constant attention and care. They have no chance of exploiting the little one. Their motive is not mercenary but humanitarian. Their action is to be commended. An abysmal gulf separates them from child deserters. Traffic Ordinance Violators The police department is doing good work in prosecuting violators of the traffic ordinance. Too long have our streets been the racing courses for reckless speedsters with utter disregard for the lives of pedestrians. Some of the street corners are veritable death traps in which pedestrians constantly run the risk of being run down by speed demons and violators of the right and left rules of the road. North A street is particularly singled out for reckless driving. Drivers turn into this thoroughfare at a high rate of speed, cut the corners at frightfully hazardous angles and seem to be amused at the efforts of pedestrians trying to dodge automobiles. The only cure for this evil is a vigorous ap-, plication of the law. If the violators are given heavy penalties or sent to the county jail foi thirty days, their ardor to jeopardize the lives of pedestrians will cool. No mercy ought to be shown to these men and boys. Richmond has had a number of frightful automobile accidents, but the loss of life and' the injuries inflicted upon pedestrians has not been a deterrent. Seemingly when a man or boy lays hands on the steering wheel of an automobile, he believes that he is a law unto himself and that

the rights of thousands who walk have instantly

vanished. This form of egotistical insanity can

be subdued only by rigorous police court prosecu

tion.

Mr. Hughes to Investigate From the New York Times MEN who have gone to President Wilson witt suspicions that the aircraft production program was being wrecked by selfish counsels of delay in the interests of monopolists, or by insidious propaganda, have testified to Mr. Wilson's desire for an impartial and thorough investigation. But still there were those who believed that the President was trying to protect responsible War Department officials and did not want to have the light turned on. Mr. Wilson's answer to these ciltics is the appointment of ex-Justice Charles E. Hughes as the administration's investigator, to co-operate with Attorney General Gregory. It is not easy to say which is more to be admired, Mr. Wilson's summons of the late Republican candidate for president to his side or the public spirited response of Mr. Hughes, who could have declined a difficult and thankless task without provoking criticism. If the average citizen had been asked who is the bravest and most tkillful investigator in the United States for a baffling case in which scandal may lurk, he would not hesitate to say, recalling the New York insurance exposure, Charles Evans Hughes. Nothing that is

wrong or criminal can very will be hidden from his acute intellect No reluctantwitness can deceive him. Evil

doers dread to face his examination. 'His mastery of detail, his clearness of statement, his penetration of motives, his quickness to detect evasion, and his always unruffled self-possession make him a consummate trail finder in a maze like that of the. aircraft fiasco. When Mr. Hughes says in his letter to the President that he will "be glad to co-operate with the attorney general in making a prompt and thorough investigation of the charges of dishonesty in connection with aircraft production," the man of probity and action speaks. ' He means every word of it; he will get to the bottom of things. When Mr. Hughes goes on to say that he assumes that the attorney general will advise him "of his wishes for a conference, with a view to tho making of definite and adequate plan3 for the investigation," It means that Mr. Hughes will be found ready to take a leading part in the inquiry and that he won't tolerate delay or mismanagement. Where he sits will be the head of the table. In fact, the understanding is that Mr. Hughes will do the investigating in his own way, with the approval of the attorney general.:

DINNER 5TORIEJ An Indian soldier was walking down the Btreets of Muskogee, Okla, the other day when he met a white man friend who stopped him with: "Well,

John, I see you have become a. soldier." "Yes, me soldier," replied the Indian. "How do you like it?" asked the white man. "No llke-um." "Two much salute not enough shoot." "Of course you know what jfou're fighting for."

"Yes, make whole damn world (Dem oeratlo party."

While his mother was away on a

visit Johnny didn't say his prayers. Upon his mother's return there was a reckoning. "Why didn't you say your prayers, John?" "Well, you see, it was this way, ma. I forgot to say them the first night an' nothin' happened, 'N' then I didn't say 'em the next night an' nothin' happened, 'in' so I decided I wouldn't ever say 'em again if nothin' never happened." And then something did happen.

WILL DEMONSTRATE TRACTOR.

MEMORIAL WILL BE OBSERVED ON JUNE 2 HERE.

FOUNTAIN CITY, Ind., May 20 Decoration Day will be observed In Fountain City on Sunday, June 2. The speaker has not been selected. The memorial sermon will be delivered Sunday, May 26, by Rev. Owen Livengood, at the Christian church.

The first peace jubilee was held for five days, beginning June 15, 1869, in a building erected for the purpose on the site of the present, Copley-Plaza hotel, Boston,

The Besser Tractor company of Indianapolis, will demonstrate its machine this week on the farm of Benjamin Wright two miles north of here. The tractor was run by Its own power all the way from Indianapolis, a distance of 75 miles.

DEAFNESS,!

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HEAD KOISES,

easily cured in a few days by the new 'French

Orlene." Scores

of wonderful cures reported. COMPLETELY CURED." Agre 76. Mr. Thomas Winslade, of Borden, Hants, writes: 'I am delighted I tried the new "Orlene" for the head-noises, I

am pleased to tell you, ARE GONE, and I can bear a well as ever I could in my life. I think it wonderful, as I am seventy-six years old, and the people here are surprised to think I can hear so well again at my age."

Many other equally good reports. Try one box today, which can be forwarded to any address upon the receipt of money order for $1.00. There is nothing better at any price. Address, "ORLENE" Co., Railway Crescent, West Croydon, Surrey Fnpiand,

."; An oriental charlatan has been operating in New York under the name of "The Omnipotent One." If that doesn't make Bill Hohenzollern r jealous, nothing will. Austria will not try a drive In Italy just now. ' Has she carbon in her cylinders, or is she just out of gasoline? IT HAS BEEN DISCOVERED THAT ARTIFICIAL ICE DOESN'T TASTE GOOD IN HIGHBALLS. IN OTHER WORDS, IT ISN'T JUST WHAT IT IS CRACKED UP TO BE. "Hoover Sees Plenty of Food This Year." Headline. We have one large, earnest hope that Herbert is not accustomed to mirages. By the, way, what does he see regarding prices? Just have to ask those fool questions. Emperor Charlies Hapsburg has banished his mother-in-law. There may be some fight in that boy, after all, when it comes to real battles.

The lady stpod at the gate with a shotgun carelessly over her arm. In the garden a small man was bending over a hoe and was war-gardening as thought his life depended upon it. The passerby asked who the man might be. "My husband!" snapped the lady. "He always wants to make a garden. Then he works in it about an hour, and leaves all the rest of the work for me to do. But this time he is going to keep at it until he gets it done."

Former Local Girl Sells $18,000 Worth of Bonds Ten-year-old Eleanor Prlndlville, of Springield, O., a former Richmond girl, sold Liberty bonds amounting to $18,000 .recently while visiting her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Henry Malgren in New York City. In the costume of a Red Cross nurse and "Miss Liberty," she was placed in charge of the sale of bonds at the restaurant owned by Mr. Malgren. ' The allotment, to that place by the hotel and restaurant committee was $25,000 and the entire amount was made up by the subscriptions which Eleanor took, the gross1 receipts of the restaurant for the last day of the campaign, and subscriptions of employes. For every $50 bond which she sold Mr. Malgren presented' his niece with a thrift stamp, making her profit about $90 for the campaign.

Friends to Investigate Conditions in Mexico The Friends Board of Foreign Missions, at its monthly conference, decided to send a deputation to Mexico this summer to investigate conditions with regard to extending educational activities in that country. According to members of the board who have investigates conditions in Mexico, the situa-

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tlon there Is now more favorable for educational work than It has been for the past four years. Ross Hadley, of Richmond, secretary of the missions board, will be one of the committee to go to Mexico. HISTORY OF NEW GARDEN TO BE TOLD AT HOME COMING.

FOUNTAIN CITY, Ind.. May 20. A home coming and basket dinner will be held at New Garden. Sunday, June 16. All former pastors and mem-

DOUBLY PROVEN Richmond Reader Can No Longer Doubt the Evidence This Richmond citizen testified long ago. Told of quick relief of undoubted benefit. The facts are now confirmed. Such testimony Is complete the evidence conclusive. It forms convincing proof of merit Mrs. Sarah Piatt, 454 South Thirteenth street, Richmond, gave the following endorsement In September, 1915: "My experience with Doan'a Kidney Pills has been very satisfactory and -I advise anyone to use them who is troubled with weak kidneys. My back was hurting me and was weak, lame and achy. My kidneys acted Irregularly, too. I had read a lot about Doan's Kidney Pills, so I got some at Thistlethwaite's Drug Store. They rid me of the trouble and I haven't been bothered since." On November 22, 1917, Mrs. Piatt said : "I gladly confirm all I have said about Doan's Kidney Pills before. I know there is nothing better for kidney complaint." Price 60c, at all dealers. Dont simply ask for a kidney remedy get Doan's Kidney Pills the same Mrs. Piatt had. FOster-Milburn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.

ben axe urged to attend this meeting. Morning worship will be held at 10:80. Afternoon servicea begin at 2 o'clock. History of New Garden and remlniscenses by old members will be given.

TOOL MAKES

GOOD BLOOD PositiVe Convincing Proof Many so-called remedies for anaemia are only so In name. Their makers are afraid to prove their claims by telling what their medicines contain. The only way to be honest with the people Is to let them know what they are paying for. Here Is the Vlnol formula. When the doctor knows what a medicine contains, It ceases to be a "patent" medicine. r TV Cod Liver and Beef Peptones, -M6 Iron and Mang-anese Peptonates. Iron and Ammonium Citrate. Lime and Soda Gjrlcerophoap hates. Caacarln. Any doctor will tell you that the ingredients of Vinol, as named above, will enrich the blood and banish anaemit aid create strength. When the blood Is pure and rich and red, the body is strong and robust. You can prove this at our expense because your money will be returned If Vinol does not Improve your health. Clem Thistlethwaite. Adv.

DR. H. E. MOSS Dentist Office 8. 8th St. Knollenberg'e Annex

Of Them We Ask Their Lives; Of You Only Money TH ERE is only one way to give to the Red Cross give till your heart says stop.' A little contribution is only a salve to pride. This is not to say that contributions of only one dollar, or even of only one nickel, are not desired and needed. They are! For you to give $5 when you can give $25 for you to give $25 when you can give $100, or to give $100 when you can give $500 is to dodge the heaviest obligation that this war has laid upon you. Remember, this is nor a charity: this is a duty.

No man can tell you how much you ought to give. Except this: that "Over There" the need is so great that only by cutting to the quick, only by giving all that you think you can give and then more only by giving not a little of your excess but much of it only by taking from your own children and from your wife and

from yourself, can the needs of the men who are fighting for you and the needs of the children of the men who have died for you be met. Millions of loyal Americans will pledge a part of each month's earnings during June, July, August and Sept $100,000,000 must be raised.

What Will You Do To Help? Red Cross 2nd War Fund May 20-27

Every cent given to Red Cross War Fund goes for War Relief. The American Red Cross is the largest and most efficient organization for the relief of suffering that the world has ever seen. It is made up almost entirely of volunteer workers, 10,000,000 unselfish Americans. It is today bringing relief to suffering humanity, both military and civil, in every war-torn Allied country. It Is there to help our soldier boys in time of need.

By helping the starving women and children in the ruined districts of France and Italy it performs a distinctly military service. A soldier who knows that Red Cross is helping his family fights with renewed spirit Thus does Red Cross help to win the war. Congress authorises it President Wilson heads it The War Department audits Its accounts. Your Army, your Navy, and your Allies enthusiastically endorse it Twenty-two million Americans have joined it

J To Help Win The War L

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