Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 208, 13 July 1918 — Page 2

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TttLfcGRAJt, SATURDAY, JULY 18, X918.

U. S. SANCTIONS PLAN TO SEND AID TO RUSSIA

President Ready to Order U. S. Troops to Join Allied Forces at Siberia. LONDON". July 13. "Considerable Entente forces" have been landed on the Murman coast and are guarding the railroad, to Petrograd, It was authoritatively learned today.' : The landing wai made at the request of the inhabitants of Northern Russia, and the object of the move Is to assist Russia. More Entente forces are enroute for the Muraan coast. As a result of this landing, which has t)een expecU-d for some time. It will he lmposslbla for the Germans to occupy and convert Into U-boat bases the ports of Murmansk and Petchenga, which are. Ice free throughout the year. Furthermore, the presence of allied troops on the Murman coast prevents the Immediate Isolation of Russia In the north by the Germans. If the Germans aim to bring about such an isolation they will hare to fight for It, and the Murman coast will be the extreme northern wing of a new "eastern front." Dispatches from the northern reg ions state that the power of the Bolshevlkl, with their 60,000 nonflghtlng troops, Is waning fast. WILSON RATIFIES PLAN WASHINQTON, July 13. President Wilson has sanctioned a detailed plan for tilled aid to Russia and is ready to order United States soldiers 'to join allied forces to be sent to Siberia. That an economic mission from the United States will sail for Siberia within a very short time and that the mission will be supported by United States troops was established, definitely today, when It was disclosed that Entente diplomats within the past 24 hours had Informed their governments of President Wilson's decision. It Is definitely known that the troops will enter Siberia under order

to guard all supplies and property of

me Allies and to aid Russians In preventing depredations by armed Ger

mans recently released from Siberian

prisons.

NAVY. CHAMPS CHALLENGE COLLEGE ROWERS

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Champion rowing crew of the United States Navy. T This crew of Jack tars has challenged Yale and other university oarsmen to a race over the regulation f ouf-mile course. . But todate they haven't been able to arrange a match. These men have defeated every crew in the regular naval forces of Uncle Sam. They take a practice spin ver a twenty-mile course to keep in trim. The crew is composed of men -from the third naval district at New Haven, Conn. Jn a secret matcb.they easily beat the junior crew from the University of Yale. The photo shows the champion, crew. Germans Admit Americans Are SMefieir . Writes-'Local. Boy

Washington Man's Prisoner of Huns

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Dr. Breekenridge Bayne. Dr. Breekenridge Bayne, popular in Washington society circles before the war, is now a prisoner in Germany. He was taken when he refused to leave wounded men on the battlefield when the hospital staff to which he was attached retired before victorious enemy attacks. He was serving as a field physician with the British Red Cross. .The first word which came to his relatives was sent by a prisoner whom Dr. Bayne treated in Germany. Indications are he is still treating allied prisoners who fall wounded Into the hands of the Huns.

Old Roman Camps Used for Gardens in England

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LONDON, July 13. Within the

thick rock and earthen walls of an

outermost rampart of the ancient Roman empire in Britain, soldiers are

doing duty today with hoes Instead

of with swords. The walls an deep

trenches are virtually intact and on

the ground of the circular camp, or

fort, undlatrubed since the Roman oc

cupation, vegetables are growing to help feed the armies of the Allies.

The old fort is on a high wooded hill,

on the estate of Lord Clifford about

twelve miles from Torquay, Devon shire.

The American soldiers have no equal, writes Clarence H. Engelbert, Ambulance Company 12, American Ex

peditionary Forces, In a letter to his parents, Mrt and Mrs." Everett Engelbert, 601 Pearl street. The letter follows: "The Americans are doing good work over here, being successful in all engagemnts with the enemy. They have won the piaiBe of the English and the French. "Even the prisoners captured say the Germans were surprised themselves, at the courage and the fine fighting qualities of the Americans. In hafid to hand fighting the Americans have no equal. The spirit of France is higher than at any time since the beginning of the war. They are confident of victory. With American troops to back themthey go into 'battle with confidence of defeating the huns who are sending their soldiers to slaughter. "The Americana fighting against the kaiser's crack divisions delivered a heavy blow to the enemy which caused the Germans to withdraw these divisions from the front altogether. Germans Glad to Surrender "Our soldiers have proven themselves the best marksmen in the world. Our artillerymen have proven themselves equal if not far superior to any of the nations at war in handling the big gun3. A German prisoner captured by the Americans, said he wanted to Bee the three-Inch machine gun before they sent him to a prison camp. A three inch gun here is the same as a French 'seventy-five.' There are sure some big French guns here and some still bigger American guns. . "All our work over here is field work and I wouldn't take a million dollars for my experience. Lots of the Germans are tired of this war and are giving themselves up to the Americans who give the prisoners the most hu-

To Move Friends' Bible

School Board Here

The Friends Bible school board will be established in Richmond by Sept. 1. The room on North Tenth street in which the Ferguson real estate company is now located will be occupied, by the board. It will be moved from Falrmount, Ind. The publishing manager will be David Henley for several years a teacher in Oak Grove Seminary, Vasselborough. Me. The office secretary will be Evelyn White of Knightstown, Ind. Peter W. Raidabaugh will come for a few weeks to start the work. He is the founder of Friend's Publications.

COMPENSATION COMMISSION FOR U. 8. WORKERS ABROAD

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WASHINGTON, July 13.-establish

ment of an office of the United States employes' compensation commission abroad to administer the affairs of the commission created by a quarter of a million civilian government employes overseas was announced today by Mrs. Frances Axtell, . chairman. John J. Keegan, a member, of the commission, will to to Europe about August 1 to open the office, . i

ELECTRICITY FOR DOMESTIC USE PLAN

Should the Richmond Light, Heat and Power company establish a rate for artificial gas that proves prohibitive to the average consumer, it is probable that the city will make ar

rangements to secure electricity for

heating and cooking that would compare favorably with gas prices, according to an investigation said to have been made by city officials. The practicability of using electricity for heating and cooking in ranges has been investigated by some of the officials, in view of the fact that it will be necessary for the gas company to supply artificial gas next fall and winter as the natural gas supply will run out in about October. If the gas company does not set a reasonable rate, and it is learned that electricity can be supplied as cheaply, plans to use the latter current will probably be made.

man treatment they have received in many years. The prisoners are perfectly contented in the hands of the Americans. "Many of the Boche officers captured declare that the people of Germany are beginning to get discouraged and that the military party, is doing all in its power to quiet them without success. , , ... ' - "The weather is fine. Just nice and cool. I am feeling .fine and dandy.

More Women than Men Will Vote in Texas

(By 'Associated Press) AMARILLO. Texas, July 13. More women than men will be entitled to vote here July 27 In the demoratic primary It developed today, when the registration of women was completed. A total of 2,112 women registered as against 2,072 men, who registered last January. Women in Texas may vote in the primaries under a restricted suffrage act passed at the last session of the legislature.

Call 12,143 Selects for t Occupational Training .(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, July 13 Provost Marshal General Crowder today issued a draft call for 12.143 registrants of grammar school education and qualified for general military service. These men, 154 of whom are nearroes.

will entrain between. August 1 and 28

for various schools for special occupational tre'alng to fit them for army Service,

FORMER HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER TRAINING AS MACHINE GUNNER

FOUNTAIN CITY, July 13. - Th work of the Y, M. C. A. In the army camps is praised in a letter received from F. M. Cory, of Fountain City, who is now in training at Fort Logan, Tex. Cory taught in the Richmond High school for one day, and was theft notified by his local board to report for duty. The letter, follows: , "Since leaving Fountain City, 1 have had many new and interesting experiences. I taught one day in the high school at Richmond, when the local board notified me that Uncle Sam wanted me May 1. I reported at Winchester but happened to be the last man on the reserve list, so was not called until . May 22. This gave me three weeks at home. "May 22 I left Winchester f6r Columbus Barracks, Ohio. Here I recelv. ed most of , my equipment and left June 2 for Camp Logan, Houston, Ts. We came through the states of Ohio. Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and part of Texas, I saw

thousands of acres of fine farming

land. Camp Is Busy Place.

"Camp Logan is situated about six miles from Houston. A training camp is a very busy place. One cannot help

realizing that it takes a great deal of

work and co-operation on the part of everyone to raise an effective army

as is being done now in the united States. , "Our camp is located in a pine tree district. We sleep in tents. A wooden framework Is made and boarded up about three feet on all sides and floored. The tent is put on this. It makes

a very good place to live. There are

five men In each tent. I happen to have four fine tentmates. One is from

Hammond. Ind., two from West Virginia, and one from Texas. One finds

ail classes of men, representing every lie of work and many professions in a camp.. . "While a soldier has lots of hard drilling during the day, hie evenings are made pleasant by the Y. M. C, A. There are band concerts, moving pictures, boxing and wrestling matches, besides the Y. M. C. A. entertainment, In Machine Gun Section. , "I am now in the machine gun section but we are dolnk a little infkntrv

drilling at present and will contlnu

u ror a month longer. We use the heavy type Browning machine gun of which you have read. They are indeed an effective and deadly gun, shooting 400 to 500, rounds 25 times per minute. Eight men are stationed at each gun, but it only takes three men to operate Jt. . , I am really enjoying the work, getting toughened up and tanned to a finish. It Is very hot during the day, not uncommon for the temperature td be 110, but there is usually a breeze and at night it gets cool making it very agreeable for sleeping. "The wrist watch given me by the Senior class Is very much appreciated and Is used every day and also night. Give my best to the Senior class, the high school and all of my friend at Fountain City." . .

Mrs. Bnsch Asks Return of Property Taken by U. S. WASHINGTON, July 13. Formal request by counsel for Mrs. Adolphus Butsch, widow of the late brewer, for return of her property taken over by the alien popefty custodian on the ground it is enemy-owned, , has been made to the custodian, on the ground that Mrs. Busch has lost her-enemy status ' now that She . Is back - in the United States after visiting-relatives In Germany.

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AT a recent meeting representatives of the concerns signed at the bottom of this advertisement, discussed the advisability of, and unanimously decided and voted to close their respective places of business starting Monday, July 22nd, at 6 o'clock p. m., every day, and all day Sunday. The only exception being Saturday, when their doors will remain open. This resolution was adopted by general consent, as an effective measure of co-operation with our Government in the conservation of FUEL, ELECTRICTY, and LABOR.This movement will doubtlessly, receive the emphatic endorsement of the general public. In appreciation of this a garage centrally located will be maintained for emergency requirements for service. On Sundays, and evenings after 6 o'clock p. m. Sunday, July 2 1 st, will be the last day of Sunday service, and Monday, July 22nd, will witness the inaguration of the closing plan. Attention is called to the fact, that there positively, will be no service of any nature rendered by the firms signing their respective names hereto, after the closing hours designated. No Tires, Accessories, Oils, Gasoline or vulcanizing, in fact no business transactions of any character will be made after 6 p. m. at their various places of business. The Automobile owning public of this community are respectfully urged to take due cognizance of this arrangement, and to complete arrangements during business hours, for the necessary equippment of their cars. (Signed) Bethard Auto Agency Chenoweth Auto Co. Grim Garage & Auto Co. Hub Garage National Garage Rodefeld Mfg. Co., 96 W. Main Steve Worley Garage Richmond Tire Service, llth and Main Sts. McConaha Garage Overliand-Richmond Co. Webb-Coleman Co. Lee, The Tire Man Richmond Electric Co.

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