Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 44, Number 194, 28 May 1919 — Page 11

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM TUESDAY, MAY 27. 1919.

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J0,00.0 LETTERS SENT OUT DAILY BY RISK JUREAU Tons of Mail Received Postal System Second Only to That of Postoffice. (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, May 28 More than a ton of incoming mail daily, and nearly as much outgoing mail, has made it necessary for the Bureau of War Risk Insurance to build up a postal system of its own larger than is maintained by any single institution except the postoffice in the United States. An announcement today by the bureau eaid an average of 80,000 persons write daily, inquiring about allotments and allowances, insurance policies, or compensation payments, or remitting checks and currency as premiums on insurance. This also means that each letter must be answered and that makes an outgoing mail of 80,000 letters. Since the bureau has 13,000 employes and 36 divisions devoted to various phases of the bureau's work, the opening, reading, sorting and delivery of these letters to the proper divisions Is a task requiring more than 100 employes. Opened by Machinery. Mail is received every half hour, and most of it Is opened by machinery 4-ind tied in bundles for delivery to the W first set of readers. The readers peruse each letter to ascertain to what division it should be routed, check up to see that the envelope contains the check or bill which the letter may say it contains, and that the return address is on the letter as well as the envelope. Thousands of letters come without return address making it difficult' to trace them. Hundreds of envelopes contain currency without letter or address to identify them. Many aro signed by an inadequate name, such as "Mrs. Smith." so that identification must, be worked out laboriously by clerks. When letters give insufficient information upon which a reply may be based, a form setting forth all the necessary Information is sent to the writer. Outgoing letters are sorted accord ing to the states for which they are destined and tied In bundles and placed in separate sacks before leaving the bureau in order that they may be more rapidly handled in the federal post offices.

Centennial History Is Written By Dr. Kelsey "The Centennial History of Moses Brown School, 1819-1919," written by Kayner Wickprsham Kelsey, Ph. D , associate professor of history in Haverford university, and brother of Meade Kelsey, of this city, is off the rrera. This volume is one of great interest, ihe Introduction is writtpn by Rulu.s M. Joner. a m inH T.ttf Tt I

prnfespor of philosophy fn Haverfonl ' Pa,m&. however, mustered a cheerProfTEor Kelsey is known in Rich- ' ful 8x131 as he pushed his car to the mond. ' . . Pits, .... ! In the 1915 five-century tho plucky PAUL MATHEWS HOME. Italian reversed tho tables. Again I the Jinx wrecked his engine, not 200 CEN'TERVILLE. Ind., May 28 !'ard8 from same spot as before, Paul Mathews, son of Walter Meth-!Dut thla tlmo De Palma managed to ews, has received his discharge from i fialsh on three cylinders. Another Camp Custer, Mich., and is home for i IaP ana b would have been counted

good. Mathews enlisted In the regular i army over two years ago, as soon as war was declared, but rid not get overseas. Ho was a corporal in the 10th infantry, and is a grandson of William Mathews, county assessor. PROBABLE AMBASSADOR. PARIS. May 28. The names of the duke of Devonshire and General Jan Christaen Smuts are among those now mentioned as possible appointees as British ambassador to Washington. A SMART BATHING SUIT j.861 This is a very comfortable model and may be worn with tights. bloomers, or knickerbockers. Panama, r.harHina flannol Raflu. ail drill or inn rou'lrt h used for this slvle. f T, Octo- 1 nnrior th nar.nel front The pattern is cut in four sizes: j Small. 32-34; Medium. 36-38; Large. 1 40-42; Extra Large, 44-46 inches bust A pattern of this illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents i In silver or stamps. i Name Address

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G. O. P. MEMBERS OF SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE ARE A UNIT AGAINST WORLD LEAGUE COVENANT AS IT STANDS

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Republican members of senate foreign relations committee. Left to right, above: Lodge (chairman). Borah. Moses and New. Center, Brandegee, Johnson, Harding and Knox. Below:. Fall and McCuraber. When the senate foreign relations committee takes up the peace treaty and the covenant of the league of nations the Republican majority on' the committee probably without exception will be made of senators who if not opposed to any league of nations, will insist at least that it must be amended. As now jivposed &e

DEPALNA AND JINX WILL STA GE RUBBER CONTEST ON MOTOR SPEEDWAY MAY 31

The photograph accompanying the ... .vg. mo nmom In his career, when, after having lost within two miles of the finish, he Twice has Ralph De Palma, Amerca' favnrit fnr iha sort miia T !k JJ$2LX: Speedway, May 31st,' encountered the demon nf 111 Inrlr inppdvaT Mav 'iTot ' anAnnnt.miik. track, with honors even. In the 1912 500-mile race, the evil iplrlt conquered, wrecking De Palma's engine and snatching victory from his grasp only two miles from the finish line. The spirit of the ordlnry mortal would have broken. DeOUL COMPANY VALUATIONS SHOW INCREASE Valuation for tho Richmond Home Telephone company was fixed at $4C4.640 for 1919 by the state board of j tax commissioners, Wednesday. In 1 1D1S the assessment was $125,123. Increased valuation of $520,&S8,768 for taxation purposes of the Indiana property of railroads, Interurban, telephone, telegraph, express, sleeping car, pipe line and transportation companies was "made by the state board of tax commissioners over the valuation fixed in 191S by the board, according to its report. In 191S the assessed valuation was reported at $295,004,757. This year it was placed at $S16,003,525. approximately three times greater than previously determined. The tax commission, which made the e3sessments under authority given it by the law enacted at the last session of the Indiana legislature, has original jurisdiction in tne assessing. Of SUCh property. The T- H- & E- Traction company assessed at $12,520.44S. lhe valuation was $4.155.443. ..,.. lnnnniiTmii MEETS AT ECONOMY Miss Elizabeth Gerhard, of the Purdue university extension department, was the principal speaker at the allday session of the Wayne County Better Homes association, at the Methodist church at Economy Wednesday. Officers for next year were elected, and music and readings were on the program, besides Miss Gerhard's talks. Miss Grace Hadley, county demonstration agent, attended. Members enjoyed a picnic luncheon at noon.

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t X e--. - ? . . iSM KALPH DE PALMA. JEWELERS TO CLOSE. The movement started some time ago by the merchants of the city and later followed by a number of retail merchants to close their places of bus iness at noon on Thursdays during July and August, has been taken up by the Jewelers of the city and the following jewelers have signified their intention of closing during July and August: Charles H. Haner, O. E. Dickinson. George Homringhous, Allan Jay (RatliSs), Jenkins & Co, and L. C. Lawall. POLES IN FEAR OF GERMAN ATTACK By Associated Press) PARIS. May 23. Fears of a German attack upon Poland were expressed today by Ignace Jan Paderewski, the Polish premier, who arrived in Paris from Warsan last night. He said the Germans were active in a preparatory way and might strike in several places. The reports of pogroms in Poland

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nareQ Eucn repons were purely tierman propaganda. With regard to the Ukrainian situation the premier asserted that the re cent fighting was brought on by the Ukrainians, who signed the armistice May 11, and then attacked the Poles at two places. May 12, forcing the Polish troops, to defend themselves. HOLDUP IN WALL STREET NEW YORK. May 28. The Wall street district was the scene of a $25,000 holdup and robbery Tuesday afternoon when Denis Forest, an eighteen-year-old bank messenger was attacked and beaten as he was entering the rear door of a Pine street building. The assailants seized securities he was carrying and escaped.

Republican side of the committee will consist of Messrs. Lodge (Mass), Borah (Idaho), Knox (Penn.), McCumber (N. D.), Brandegee (Conn), Fall (N. M.). Harding (Ohio), New (Ind.), Moses (N. H.), and Johnson (Calif.). . Some of . the senators opposing the league are discussing among themselves a suggestion that another round robin be prepared in the senate to be directed to the oeace commission and setting forth the desire of the signers that the covenant and treaty be separated by the commission.

Treasurer Still Has Uncollected Rail Fares Thirteen railroad fares of Rervice men who made the round trip to Indij anapolis to greet the 150th Field Ar- ! tillery, are still in the county treasu- . '. ner 13 anxious mat tney De ciaimea before Saturday, when he must report to the county commissioners. The thirteen men are O. Blair, El i l'eter Doherty, Frank M. Eaton, Abra ham Fivell, Cornelius Henderson, Fred W, Leyell, Van E. Lundy, Henry N McMahon, Ralph H. Rogers, Ttobert Stanley and IL R. Warner. Weidner does not have the addresses of these men, but asks that they send their address or come in person for the money before Saturday. He also requests men still having receipts from the railroad company, which they did not file with the Red Cross, to bring them into the treasurer's office. Tonrists Due This Week On Way To Auto Races More than forty requests have been Bent to the management of the Westcott hotel for room reservations next Friday and Saturday by persons from all parts of the country who are planning to attend the annual 500 mile Motor race next Saturday. Few motorists have stopped at the hotel so far, on their way to Indianapolis, but the hotel management is planning on a large number of tourists tomorrow and Friday arid it is expected that the number of cars passing through the city will equal that of former years. ; Armenian Is Buried In Local Cemetery Word was received by Coroner Bond today from the chief of police at Hartford, Conn., that a sister of Jacob George, the Armenian who was found dead in his room here last Saturday, was living in Stanford, Conn. This is the first word received here that in any way clears up the iden jtlty of the dead man an effort will be made to get in direct communication with the sister. The body of George was buried this afternoon in Earlham cemetery. BABE RUTH ISN'T HITTING 1918 GAIT I 'u Babe Ruth. Babe Ruth, slugging southpaw pitcher who was acclaimed the demon hitter of baseball last vear. apparently is off his stride so far this season. Although Babe started the campaign with some lusty - wallops his average to date is below 2MV

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MILTON-rFellowin is the program for : Decoration Day: at the Milton Bchool park: Music , . . . Band America Audience Prayer c. B. Hester Speed Our Republic ......... Chorus Reading Mrs. Walter HIghams Music . Band Gettysburg speech .....H. L. Manlove Soldiers' chorus Chorus Address ............. Gus Hoelscher Star Spangled Banner Audience Formation of parade. The returned service men will walk in the parade and the war mothers and G. A. R. will ride in autos. The prqgram for the services at the cemetery is as follows :' Angel of Peace Chorus Prayer Rev. Mr. Outland Dedication of monument to unreturned dead. Quartet. Decoration of graves. A great many machines will be needed and all who wish to volunteer their machines should notify Oscar Kerlin. All soldiers are requested to report to Walter HIghams for arrangements for parade. The last rehearsal of the chorus will be held Thursday evening at 9 o'clock at the Methodist church. Friday evening was "Gentleman's night" for the Cary club. This is an annual event and the program for the evening 1s arranged by the men as a surprise for the club. E. P. Jones, Frank Callaway, and Dr. Denny were in charge. Mrs. David Dennis of Richmond was the speaker of the evening. She talked of her recent trip to China and exhibited many beautiful things that she brought from that country. Miss Nellie Jones gave a piano solo and Harry Doty sang. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Newman of Columbus, O., Mrs. Mary Sands, and Mrs. Guy Campbell of Chicago were the out-of-town guests. WINCHESTER The Dorcas society of the Main street Church of Christ entertained at the church Friday evening. "The County Fair" was given. Miss Thelma Coble entertained a number of young friends at her home, Tuesday evening. Miss Marjorie Hiatt entertained Friday afternoon at her home on South Main street. Music and games furnished the entertainment. Miss Virginia Smith was a charming hostess to her crowd Friday evening at her home on West Washington street. Games and dancing were features of the evening. A number of members . of the Rebeccah lodge attended a joint session of the lodge at Union City, Friday evening. The Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Tuesday afternoon with Miss Edna and Miss Engle at their home, East South street. Mrs. Otto Moorman entertained relatives at 6 o'clock dinner Saturday evening. GREENVILLE,oT May 28. Esther Wennck, wife of Jonothan Wenrick, and a pioneer of . Darke county, died .at her home; near. Palestine Monday, aged 75 years.; She is survived by her husband, four daughters and two sons, one son Noah Wenrick residing in Greenville. The funeral will be held at Palestine Wednesday afternoon. Burial in the Miller cemetery. William Pentz, a resident of Weaver's Station, died suddenly early Monday morning of heart trouble. He was 80 years old. He leaves three sons and four daughters. Funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at the U B. church in Palestine. Burial in the cemetery there: GREENSFORK Funeral services for Ralph Haler, who died Monday, were held Wednesday afternoon with burial south of Greensfork. He was a member of the Friends church. Surviving are his mother, three sisters, Mrs. Russell Thornburgh, Audra and Devona. HAGERSTOWN Decoration Day exercises will be held at the school grounds at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. Rev. Mr. Chadwick. pastor of the Methodist church, will give the address. CENTER VILLE George Barnard of Newcastle will be the speaker at the Decoration Day exercises here. Children have been espcially lnyited to attend the exercises and assist in decorating the graves. Charles Porter has sold his coal business and office near the farmers elevator to the -County Farmers' Cooperative company. NEW PARIS Rev. Mr. Baker of Eaton will be the speaker at Memorial day exercises Friday, May 30. Exercises ' will be held at the Christian church and music will be furnished by the High school chorus, directed by Mrs. Iona Bowles. Music for the parade and at the cemetery will be given IT'

At last summer is here and with it the sudden demand for new summer suits. Fred's newest arrivals in men's summer togs include many exceptional values in blue, brown, green and gray flannels; nifty waist seam models, one and two button single and double breasted effects and many are silk lined. Get Your New Suit Now Friday is Decoration Day and you should look your best on this holiday. $20, $25, $30, $35 Pleasing values in Straws in a variety of the newest shapes and all wanted straws

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by the New Paris band. Bchool children will ; march in the parade, and conveyances- will be provided for the old soldiers who are not able to walk. Letitia Bradshaw, 15 years old, died at her home after a short illness. She was the daughter of . Mrs. Edward Bradshaw. Her father died last October during the influenza epidemic. Funeral services and burial were at Friendship. BLAMES FINANCIERS FOR DISPUTE OVER ITALIAN CLAIMS George D. Herron. George D. Herron, one of the American delegates to the Marmora conference, lays the blame of the delayed settlement of the Italian questions to a group of international financiers, according to recent reports. nisu Beautiful COATS and CAPES Silk, Figured Voile, Gingham and Lawn Dresses $10.00 value Silk and Wool Skirts 200 OF 'EM

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African Christianized By Effects Of . War Work of missionary stations in British East Africa where the: American Friends are stationed, Is described ' in an interesting letter received at . the Foreign Missionary:, off ice of the Five Years Meeting of "America this morning from Edgar T. Hole, who was sent to Africa following the return of Emory J. Rees on furlough. ? "We had 999 members In our bible school last Sunday, which was an average day," writes Hole in explaining that work. - "A girl here who is now Christianized and one of the most steadfast workers," Hole explains, "has been a veritable grass widow since her hosf band had joined the forces in the German East African campaign. Before he went to the wars he was a terror to the neighborhood, and a very poor husband. Upon hts return," wrote Hole, "he became Christian as he said, 'God has cared for me through three years of danger. Many of my companions have been killed or died of disease. I now repent and desire to serve."

Case Against Boy House Breakers Is Continued The case of four boys charged with breaking into the Sedgwick summer cottage at Morton lake and stealing some small articles, was continued indefinitely in circuit court Wednesday. Only one of the boys was in court, and Judge Bond decided to wait until he could bring all four before him. It is understood two of them have left town. MRS. CANDLER RETURNS Mrs. Elizabeth Candler, county probation officer, returned Tuesday ev ning from a 5-day trip through southern Indiana.. She attended the joint conference of Hicksite and Orthodox Friends at Salem, Ind., and did some probation work for the county while away.

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