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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGilAM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1918. rAGE NINE :

FRAUD FOUND IN ACCEPTANCE OF

U. S. ALLOWANCE Many Persons Claiming Right to Allowance Not Dependant, on Soldiers' Support, Report Shows. (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 8. Thousands of cases of fraudulent acceptance of government allowances Intended for soldiers or sailors' dependants have been discovered by special Investigators of the bureau of war risk insur ance ; and a campaign of prosecution and recovery has been instituted. ' As a result, it was announced today that about one-third of the four hundred thousand claiming dependency, who now are receiving checks will be dropped from rolls when it is shown that they were not dependents on a soldier before he entered the service. There are hundreds of cases, in which women, not the wives of soldiers or sailors, are receiving allotments and allowance checks, having been named by the men as their legal wives, while the real wives go without government aid. Scores of attbrneys are underetotfl to be under investigation for havwg charged more than three dollars, the legal limit, for alding persons to get allotments or allowance remittances. All persons who receive and cash checks to which they are not strictly entitled by law are to be cut off from their remittances, forced to repay the sums they received fraudulently and prosecuted If criminal Intent is shown, .'v.. . Investigate 2,000 Cases. To carry on this work a division of prosecution and recovery has been created, in charge of Frank C. Greene. Information or complaints relating to improper receipt or use of government allotment and allowance remittances are welcomed, It was said, and should be addressed to General Counsel, Bureau of War Risk insurance, Washing- . ton. Charges will be run down by a great corps of investigators, one or more In every city, and hamlet in the United States, who serve without pay or at the nominal compensation of one dollar a case, and report on the family situation in each instance. Already two thousand cases of apparent fraud are under investigation and new reports are received at the rate of thirty a day. Twenty-five thousand cases in which relatives less closely connected than wives or children, are receiving checks on account of soldiers in service on whom they were not dependent before the war, are under inquiry, and five thousand of these are to be compelled to make refunds to the government. The bureau's staff of prosecutors has most troublo with men who assigned part of their pay, and asked additional allowances for women other than their wives. Usually these are not discovered until the real wife complains. In such cases, after investigation, the payment is changed to the wife, and action taken against the imposter, while courtmartlal , is recommended for the man. In several communities it was found that neighbors had passed from one to another information on methods for defrauding the government out of allowances systematically. Jail sentences and fines are provided as penalties on conviction of fraud. Italian King Thanks ' Americans for Greeting (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON. Nov. .8. King Emmanuel has sent the following reply to a message of congratulations sent him by Italian ambassador Di Cellere in the name of tho Italians in the United States: "Thank you with all my heart for the affectionate, patriotic greetings sent to me by the Hallans of America in the glorious hour of the accomplished destinies of Italy." Shipyards Stripped of Metal Peace' Celebration in (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Nov. 8. Thousands of ship yard workers threw down their tools in Staten Island yards today, crossed the harbor on ferry boats and began a march up Broadway resuming their celebration of the false peace reports circulated yesterday. Appa- , renrently they have stripped the yards of most of the metal which could be

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THE SORE THROAT OF SPANISH INFLUENZA One of the frequent complications of Spanish influenza is sore throat. It is important the sore throat be given prompt attention and relieved. The throat is the gateway to the body. The air we breathe, the food we eat and the water we drink all pass through it. It is the great breeding ground for germs and this is especially true when it is sore or Inflamed. If it is. kept clean, dis ease germs have small chance to nronaeiite and do their deadly work. Authorities agree'Spanish influenza is a germ disease and that preventive measures should be taken. They advise the use of an effective gargle to keep the throat clean and healthy. For this purpose, Tonslllne, The Nat

ional Sore Throat Remedy, is ideal. It is also used as a spray and taken pure. s ' The wonderful increase in the sale of Tonsiline during the last few weeks shows that many thousands of families are making extra use of Tonsiline during this epidemic to quickly relieve . the often accompanying sore throat and as a preventive measure. Don't wait until you have influenza and sore throat is in the house, but ,et your bottle of Tonsiline from your Jdruggist now for use as a preventive gargie and also to be ready to relieve sore throat upon its first appearance. For more than 25 years the sale of tonsiline has steaidly and rapidly increased. The favor shown it by American people gives it the right I to the title, The National Sore Throat Remedy. Look For The GIRAFFE. Adv. i

SCENES OF SORROW

French refugees return to their home in Amiens, and (below) group of inhabitants of d'Ecourt St. Quentin greeting their deliverers. Scenes of sorrow and joy are strangely intermingled in the delivered cities of France. In the upper photo a French refugee, with his wife and daughter, has returned to his home in Amiens, to find it . utterly in ruins. Their .grief may be imagined. The men and women seen in the lower photo may have lost their homes, but they are happy because they have regained their lib- " erty after four long years of slavery under the German yoke.

Red Cross Faces Problem in Taking Relief to Balkans

ROME, Nov. 8. Colonel Ernest P. Bicknell, director general of the civilian relief department of the American red cross has just returned from a visit to Greece, Macedonia and Serbia, where he went to determine what is to be done by the Red Cross to alleviate conditions among the people in the Balkans. Speaking on latest events and the situation in those countries, he says: - "The region which suffered most is Macedonia, where there is need of prompt and efficient relief work. Since the Bulgarians entered that country, conditions have become very serious. The Serbian advance to reconquer their country was a most prodigious feat. I followed it part of the way, accompanying one French and one Italian division. Officers could not hold in check the Serbian soldiers, who dashed ahead, climbing mountains like wild goats. "For eight days the Serbian troops were entirely cut off from their base of supply. It is mysterious how they fed themselves in that region, which was entirely deprived of all foodstuffs. A fnr na T ran make out. they lived all that time on grass roots, turnips and similar food. I have seen omcers fill their pockets with bread which thev crumbled ud. Occasionally they would eat a few handfuls, thus keep ing themselves alive for days. "At Babuna Pass, the only road north from Monastlr, a very interesting situation developed. At that place were gathered Serbians, French, Italians and Greeks, with their Bulgarian nrlsonrrs. but no one showed any sign of animosity. Indeed, nobody had time to deal with the fifty thousand prisoners taken. These men were merely deprived of their arms and then allowed their liberty behind the allied lines. They started off toward the south without anybody paying attention to them. It often happened that a lorry was turned over to the soldiers and then men of all these dif ferent nationalities, including the Bul garian prisoners worked together in a perfectly good-natured and friendly manner in the activity of rescuing the wounded and sick. Prisoners swarmed like ants along the roads leading southward, taking,., as little concern about their safety as they would if they had been among their own people. ' " "Bulgarian forces in their retreat destroyed bridges and carried off the cattle, but respected buildings and private property generally. The only great destruction carried out was the burning of the aerial railway forty miles long from Prilep to Veles over Babuna Pass. This road was built by Bulgarians. "In Serbia the common people did not seem starved. There was a short age of food, but all had bread. Serbian refugees in Greece are returning home rapidly. "Greece has two sets of refugees, Germans Mast Lay Down Arms to Pass Through Hungary BERNE, Switzerland, Nov. 8. The German field marshal, Mackensen, on requesting permission for his army to pass through Hungary from the Balkans to Germany was informed by the Hungarian government that the request would be granted on the condition that the troops lay down arms on entering Hungarian soil. The arms are to be forwarded to Germany later. A dispatch received here from Innsbruck says the Bavarian war minister has informed the Tyrol authorities that a considerable number of Bavarian troops would march to the northern Tyrol frontier as a guard. The iuinister 'added: "We come a3 friends, but will use force if we are resisted." The dispatch adds that it is understood the Bavarian vanguard already has crossed the Bavarian frontier. ,

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those driven from Macedonia and those more numerous amounting to 300,000 from Asia Minor. These cannot return homo because Asiatic ports are not yet open and also the difficulty attendant on such a trip. "The. American Red Cross is developing its activities in Serbia. In Greece, Albania and Montenegro we must see how the situation develops and what is needed there. The greatest difficulty is the shipping of supplies. The railroad facilities in the Balkans are very limited, the roads having been damaged during the fighting and congested by military operation. Fortunately, Ihe American Red Cross has supplies -at Saloniki and has a large quantity of clothes and food on the way there." , CONTRIBUTED VERSE OUR MOTHERS SACRIFICE Think of the sacrifice of our Mothers so dear That causes heart aches and sorrow and many a tear That give up their boys for the Red, White and Blue ' To fight for our country so brave and so true. Each Mother Is proud of her soldier boy I know, And thanks the Almighty she has a boy to go She knows full well that he may not return But his love in her heart will always burn. It is a great sacrifice but we all must do Something to protect our Red, White and Blue Be brave through this war our mothers one and all You've given your best for our c6untry's call. TO THE BOYS OF THESE DEAR MOTHERS All of you boys that leave mothers behind Send them a message or drop them a line Something to soothe, something to cheer For they will be longing for their boys so dear. Do all in your power as -a soldier true To defend Old Glory our Red, White and Blue -Falter not once till this war is through Show your mothers what their boys can do. ' " If it' should happen that you should fall In answering your country's call Send Mother this message oh soldier true I died on the field for my country and you. Private Ray W. Purcells, , . V . .' A. E. F.

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Telegraph Threatens Withdrawal from Railways . (By Associated Press) ASHEVILLE, N. C, Nov. 8. H. G. Alexander, general chairman of the southeastern section of tbe Order of Railroad Telegraphers,1 announced" to-' day that a statement had been forwarded by members of the order to director general McAdoo, saving that unless their request for an 'increase in wages is granted, before Nov. 14, they "will sever relations with the railroads of the country." The members of the union, in their statement assert that although their request for an increase in wages was given a hearing by the railroad administration board of wages and working conditions in August, thus far no award has been handed down. West Manchester, Ohio Mrs. Elizabeth Walker and son, George, went to Middletown, O., and spent the day Friday with relatives there Mr. and Mrs. Albert Swathwood took supper Sunday night with Oscar Mikesell's A few more cases of Influenza have been reported near New Madison. Miss Elva Roberts is somewhat, improved. Her mother, Mrs. Harry Roberts, died last Saturday night- from pneumonia following an attack of Influenza. .. .Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Patterson of Red Key, Ind., and Mrs. Elizabeth WTalker were guests Monday morning of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Swathwood. Until Tuesday morning Mr. and Mrs. Patterson were the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Virgil Brown and family Mr. and Mrs. Walter Swathwood spent Sunday with i Mr. and Mrs. Frank Swathwood Relatives here received wosd last week that Donald, the little s6n, of Mrs. Mabel Miller, was seriously ill of pneumonia Mrs. Elmer Morgan, who resided near here, died Sunday after an illness of only a few days Her husband and two little children rusvive her. Burial was made Wednesday afternoon Grace and Frances Ebberts are spending this week with their sister, Mrs. Marshall Harrison of West Manchester. .. .Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Barton spent last Wednesday with Oscar Mikesell and wife. Mrs. Edna Chamness Dies 'Week After Mother CENTER VILLE, Nov. 8. Mrs. Edna Chamness, wife of Earl Chamness died at her home -here this morning after a few days illness of pneumonia. She is survived by her husband, a two year old daughter, two brothers and one sister. Last week Mrs. Chamness' mother died of the same disease. The funeral arrangements have not been made. . NEW m ethod:s "Better Shoes" FOR LESS 2nd Floor Colonial Bldg. . L Bloomfield, N. J. li-22

Greensfork, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cloud are the parents of a boy born Tuesday. . . .Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Underhill attended the funeral of Charles Bundy's mother, near Elwood Wednesday.". y. Mrs. Ida Pickett and son, Hobart of the Great Lake training camp spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Lon Harris and Gale Pickett .J. Smith shipped 48 head of higs Wednesday. . The Christian Aid society served the dinner for the Election Tuesday.,. .Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bond entertained Wednesday, Mr. Palmer of Richmond. ...Arthur and Everett Carmichael of Muncie are spending ; a few days with William Harris and family near Sugar Grove. Miss Filby of' Cambridge City Is working in the bank while Ray Deeter is out on account of having the influenza.., .Mr. and Mrs. William Harris and family, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harris and family spent Sunday with Orville Harris in New Castle. . ; . . Mrs, Elmer Cox of Oklahoma spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Quigg, east of Greensfork Mrs. Calvert of Richmond is spending, a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Larkin Hoover. . . .Miss Frank Nichols of Lynn spent Wednesday here teaching drawing in the Greensfork schools.. . ..Visitors in Richmond Wednesday were . Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Boyd and son, Mrs. Witworth and children, Mrs. George Smith, William Hatfield. .Miss Louise Harris of Sugar Grove attended the Shower given in honor of Esther Fralser of Williamsburg Thursday afternoon.... Mrs. McSpadden, Mrs. Linnie Myers, Mrs. Ike King were in Richmond Wednesday Mrs. Jane Ham will leave Friday for the winter near Pershing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. West Doddridge.... Mrs. , Lida Gause and Mrs. Hannah Bradbury spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burg south of Greensfork. .. .Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bish took supper with Dr. Neff and family Wednesday evening. Helen Ridge spent Wednesday evening. .Helen Ridge spent Wednesday night with Verbena Howard.... Mrs. Rae and Mrs. Hattie Craig of Richmond spent Thursday with Mrs. Hannah Bradbury Mrs. Pat Breen, and John Breen spent Thursday in Richmond ..... Mrs. Melissa Keller, and James Keller'of Cumberland eturned to their home after a week's visit with Pat Bren and family. ...J. S. Nicholson shipped 62 head of, hogs and 8 head of cattle Wednesday.... A farewell party was given in honor of Mrs. Jane Ham, who will leave this week for the winter in Pershing Wednesday evening. It was spent in a social time. Refreshments were served to the following guest, Mrs. Charles Crump, :, Mrs. Anne Hoover, Mrs. Martha Dean, Miss Maria Underhill, Mrs. W. L. Gwinn, Dorothy and Paul Gwinn, Mrs. Adline Majors, Mrs. Ora Wise, Madene Wise, Mrs. Sarah Boston, Mrs. Alice Roller, Mrs. Martha Wisehart, Mrs. Marion Myers, Mrs. Calvin Boyd, Mrs. William Roller, Mrs. Earl Ridge, Mrs. Dr. Neff, Mrs. Miltpn Metterts, Mrs. Hannah Bradbury, Mrs. Stigleman, Mrs. Kienzle, Mrs. Mary Brown, Kathyleen Ridge, Mrs. John Martindale, Mrs. William Wise, Miss Wilma Black, Mrs. Becker McMullen, Mrs. Elizabeth Gaylor, Mrs. Lida Gause, Mrs. B. H. Crook. . . . Clyde McMullen returned home Wednesday evening from New York after going last week with a car load of poultry.... Ben Haris is on the sick list. .

Friends' Missionaries Report "Flu" Epidemics Spanish influenza" Is raging in the city of Victoria, Mexico, according to word received from R. Sullivan Tice, a Friends missionary in that city. Mr. Tice states that there have been no deaths in the mission , school with which he is connected, but that a number of cases have been contracted among the pupils. From 28 to US deaths a day in the city, has been the average. The Friends' headquarters here has been informed of numerous cases of the influenza in South Africa, where the natives, unused to combating an epidemic, and unskilled in the art of precaution are dying in great numbers. Notice of more cases In Jamacla has been received in Richmond. The influenza seems to be quite severe there. In the middle ages pepper was a very costly condiment. So much was it valued that a small packet was deemed a suitable present for a noted person. Clem Thistlethwaite's, Richmond, Ind. Extended To Saturday

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Winter Gardens Provide Crisp Vegetables in Cold Weather But Little Labor or Attention Is, Needed to Insure Green Stuff , , for Table. ' ' ' : By P. C. HOLDEN. 'V'T'E CAN have rhubarb fresh yy from the garden all ' winter If we will devote but a little time and labor to transferring the plants to the cellar. : - The proper time to remove rhubarb plants from the outdoor1 garden il late in the fall or early in the winter, after the top soil has frozen. J Select vigorous plants and, with a. sharp spade, dig them up carefully, allowing Considerable dirt to cling to the roots. Place the plants close together In that partof the cellar where they will receive light the greater pari of the day and where the temperature will not be too hot, but will 1) warm enough to thaw out the soil and keep the plants growing. The soil clinging to the roots will dry out rapidly and the plants should be frequently watered. . Do not sprinkle them " with a hose or water them too heavily, as there is danger of washing the soli from the roots. , ' If given but. very little attention the rhubarb will grow vigorously all winter, providing an abundance cf crisp, pink stalks for pies or sauce; In the spring they may be transplant' ed to the outdoor garden and will1 continue their growth with but very little interruption. Celery can , be left outdoors until late in the fall, but before severe freezing weather eets in Ehould be dug up, allowing the soil to cling t the roots, and stored in the. cellar in boxes The plants should be set close together and the spaces between filled with dirt or sand. Very little, If any, light is required for celery. Brussels , sprouts and - cauliflowei can be transplanted to boxes in the cellar in the same manner as celery. Parsnips, carrots, beets, turnips and radishes may be stored in sand or moist sawdust In. the cellar or, la. an outdoor pit. Cabbages are best kept In a trench outdoors, but will keep very welj for a while if buried In barely moist sawdust or sand in barrels or boxei In the cellar. Pumpkins - and , squishes can ba kept for a limited period in a warm, dry part of the cellar. Potatoes should be stored 4n an outdoor pit or in a dry bin in tha cellar; where the temperature is net hish enough to cause them to sprout or low enough to freeze them. ENGINEERS TO MEET A meeting of all Stationary Engineers, belonging to the brotherhood, will be held Saturday evening in the hall at 7:30 o'clock. COUGHS AND QUICELYJELJEVED Dr. King'sNewDiscoveryused 6ince Grant was President Get a bottlo today It did it for your grandma, for your father. For fifty years this well-known cough and cold remedy has kept an evergrowing army of friends, young and old. For half a century druggists everywhere have sold it. Put a bottle in your medicine cabinet. You may need xt in a hurry. Sold by druggists everywhere. 60c and $1.20. Bowels Acting Properly? They ought to, for constipation makes the body retain waste matters and impurities that undermine the health and play havoc with the entire system. Dr. King's New Life Pills are reliable and mild in action Ail druggists. 25c. t No waiting nor delay, t j Hayes will hang your wall i ; paper ngnt away. HAYES 1 5c & 10c Wall Fapsr Store 404 MAIN ST. PHONE 2617

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Purchases of manufacturer's over stocks Just arrived ; to- ' gether with our own overstock due to abnormal conditions enables us to add for Saturday still greater values in .,.

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