Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 63, 24 January 1920 — Page 5

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, SATURDAY, JAN. 24,' 1U2U..

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She Married an Average Man

BT ZOH BECKLBY

i Hurrying with my trouble to my, wise and faithful friend Athena. I found her gone from home at the summons of her daughter, whose month-old baby is sick. Evidently fate wishes me to grope my way out . alone. Perhaps that is best. But it is very hard. I could not force myself to go back to the empty flat. Is there any emptiness so deadly as that left by the going of one's husband, not through death which we cannot help, but through discord which we should have helped! I walked up to Central park, took Jim's letter out and read it again in the friendly sunshine and the companionship of romping children. My heart softened when I reached this passage: "I may have been at fault in many things, and for these failures I am profoundly sorry." I felt like jumping up from my bench and flying to the nearest telegraph office. What a relief it would be to call Jim back, to confess that we had both been at fault, I more than he, perhaps, and to urge him to start anew, with mutual concessions, and a deeper understanding! Then I came to the words, "To you, the things that count are all outside

the home! You wish to 'soar.' I am

content to work. I have remained

faithful to the serious things. Our

natures have grown totally different There is no use saying more."

Our natures have grown totally different that's the hopeless part of it. And he has remained true to the

serious things! That's the exasperating part of it. If I lived a million years I could never make Jim see

that living a many-sided life is just as

worth while a thing as frying doughnuts and drawing blueprints. There must be men in the world who are willing to have their wives

live lives of their own in ways of their nwn, not the ways of their husbands. , There's John Hast, for instance. He

' and Athena don't even live under the same roof half the time, and they've been happy and successfully married more than twenty years! How like Jim to have added that paragraph about my allowance! The very fact that he does not doubt I will accept it proves he doesn't understand the first principles of my nature, even after our two years together. And the smugness of his phrase: "I shall make no change in the living plans at Hammonds Corners. A housekeeper can readily be secured and 1 shall be comfortable there." Ye gods! , If Jim had taken me by the hair when I had that rebellious fit and dragged me round the room

or beaten me to a pulp I think I could have forgiven him. But this calm acceptance of faiure! This assurance of his comfort and adaptability under any circumstances this is what makes me furious. I would rather be murdered, I think, than left like this, with the soothing promise that a housekeeper will make him quite comfortable!

He even "pities" me! Is "sorry for

me because I don't know what 1 want." Well, you're wrong there, Jim! 1 DO know what I want. It i3 quite clear to me now. I want change. I

want freedom. I want an outlet for myself. I want to walk ALONE. I don't care where it leads me I want to run as fast as I choose down life's highway, with no bridle and no one's hand upon the reins! (To be continued.)

WAYNE HAS 13,334 VOTERS; COUNT IS TAKEN BY BOWMAN

Wayne county has a total of 13,334 voters, according to the last sextennial enumeration of voters just completed. Of these voters 494 are colored. The enumeration for surrounding counties follows: Henry, total 9,582. colored, 133; Union, totall ,899, colored, 37; Fayette, total 4,758, colored, 114. The total number in the state is 805,726, of which 20,800 are colored. This is the last sextennial enumeration to be made. The 1919 legislature provided for the taking of the enumeration by the registration process.

Lewis S. Bowman, formerly auditor

of Wayne county, now assistant auditor of state, took the count.

WEST SIDE SCHOOL PLANS HURRIED AS RESULTS OF MEETING

No further steps in plans for the new . West Side junior high : school were taken by the city board of public education in session with Superintendent J. H. Bentley in the conference chamber at the high school Friday night, although the plans were further discussed. Every effort will be made to hurry preliminary steps on the building, and actual construction work will be started with as much expediency as

possible, Superintendent Bentley said Saturday morning. Crowded conditions in the senior high school with the opening of the spring semester have increased the

need for the west side school, the board believes. Because of crowded rooms at Warner school on North Seventh street, a number of pupils enrolled at that building will be transferred to Finley school on South Fifth street. With this balancing of pupils the last vacant school room in the city will be filled at Finley school. Mrs. Woodgie Elliot Teaford. who has been "substituting in the commercial department of the high school was officially appointed a member of the high school staff. Mrs. Teaford will serve part time.

SMART NEW FOOTGEAR FOR MILADY'S SPRING WARDROBE

' j Heart Problems

EVIDENCE HEARD ON "SAN DIEGO PLAN"

(By Associated Press) SAN ANTONIO, Tex.. Jan. 24. Members of the senate sub-committee investigating the Mexican situation today were -hopeful that the sittings here would be completed by tonight. They planned . to leave tomorrow for El Paso, where htarings will be conducted next week. The exact nature of the evidence to be heard at today's sessions had not

been indicated urnvn the senators as

sembled this morning. It was believ

ed, however, that it probably would be

a continuation of that of Texans residing along the border, or Americans who had been in Mexico and in confirmation of testimony previously givthat Mexican officials were lax In co-operation to prevent border raids and that high Mexican government officials encouraged leaders operating under the "plan of San Diego." The "plan of San Diego" had as its purpose restoration of certain American territory to Mexico.

The girl signed "Faye" should go to a druggist and get something for your hair. He will be able to tell you someIhing that will be harmless. I think you should not delay going. Dear Mrs. Thompson: We are two 16 year old school girls in quest of information. Is it proper for a girl to let a boy put his arm around her while riding in an automobile? Is It absolutely incorrect for a girl to let her lover kiss her before they are engaged. Betty and Peggy. I don't believe there is any reason for a boy to put his arm around you while driving, and it Is reckless if the boy is driving. It is not proper and I would advise you not to allow it. It is unconventional and not considered proper to allow your lover to kiss you until you are engaged, or as we often say "have an understanding." Dear Mrs. Thompson: Will you please tell me what is the proper time for a fellow to go home at night. I am an orphan and live with my aunt. I have a steady fellow and he stays some nights until 12: SO o'clock and my aunt scolds and says 11 o'clock is late enough. Mary D.

I agree with your aunt and think 11

CASES OF INFLUENZA IN CHICAGO DECLINE

(By Associated Press) CHICAGO, Jan. 24 New cases of influenza during the past 24 hours dropped more than 400 cases under the total for the preceding period, and new cases of pneumonia also decreased, but deaths from both diseases continued to increase. Today's total of influenza cases was 1808, as compared with 2,230 yesterday. Pneumonia cases today numbered 307 against 322 yesterday.

Deaths today were 51 from influenza against 41 yesterday, and 47 from pneumonia as compared to 45 Friday. Need Trained Nurses Health authorities still were struggling with a serious shortage of trained nurses. The health commissioner recommended that 1,000 nurses on special cases in hospitals be released immediately for emergency work and their places taken by student nurses. Efforts for better sanitation in restaurants and for more heat in surface and elevated cars were renewed. The mayor was requested to revoke the licenses of a number of restaurants and other places for "general insanitation" which the health commissioner said was aiding the rapid spread of influenza.

Here are the new slippers milady will need for early sprinsr wear in the southland or summer 'wear in the north. She must have at least one pair of brown calf oxfords for street and country wear. The style at the upper left is a good one. Then she

must have an afternoon or dress pump like the black kid one shown at the lower left. For traveling, houseparties and week-end affairs a pair of satin mules like those in the center are particularly attractive. The white oxford is, of course, a necessity for sports wear and a

pretty style is pictured at the lower right. It may be had in buckskin or canvass. For evening wear the plain, lone vamped slipper of gold pictured at the right is just the thing. With this array of fashionable boots milady will be prepared for every occasion of the day or night.

SMALL EARTHQUAKE ALARMS WASHINGTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA (By Associated Press) SEATTLE. Wash., Jan. 24. Three distinct earthquake shocks were felt here at 11:08 o'clock last night. The tremors extended through Washington and British Columbia. At Bellingham, Wash., windows were broken and brick walls cracked.

VICE PROBE BEGUN BY NAVY COMMITTEE

!At Vancouver, B. C, people rushed

o'clock is plenty, late enough to have ! from buildings in alarm, but the only

a caller. If you have been to the damage reported was to telephone theatre or dancs then of course it will lines. Victoria. B. C. and numerous be later. But when comine home very towns in northwest Washington felt late at night it is not considered neces-! the quake. No damage was reported sary to invite an escort in unless it is j in Seattle. ven cold and they wish to get warm before leaving, and then they should! MRS. ROOSEVELT HEADS LEAGUE

stay only a tew minutes.

Farm Sale Calendar

Owing to the necessity of conserv

ing space, the complete calendar will ; diers killed in France.

OPPOSED TO RETURN OF BODIES (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Jan. 24. Mrs. Edith Kermit Roosevelt, widow of Theodore Roosevelt, is honorary president of an association of Gold Star mothers and fathers organized here to oppose the

return of the bodies cf American sol-

be printed only on Mondays. The an

nouncements for next week follow.

At the organization meeting yesterday. Colonel Edw.ardd Olmstead, assistant chief of staff of the 27th division, and several army chaplains spoke

against transfer of the dead, assert

Monday, January 26. J. F. Mustard and son, 4 miles

southwest of Centerville, on what is jnsr it -was inadvisable for practical as

known as the Andy Kramer tarm, at wen as sentimental reasons. 10 a. m. Stock and grain sale. : ,

Tuesday, January 27.

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(R. I.) Journal, that a naval "vice squad" at Newport. R. I., had been ordered by naval officials to commit nameless practices in an effort to obtain evidence against residents of Newport, was begun today by a special senate naval committee, which met behind closed doors. The committee is to determine whether a full public inquiry should be conducted. Arthur L. Fairbrother. a representa-

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a statement uciare me raiumiuec uetailing the alleged conditions. lie quoted testimony from naval courttnartiols at the Newport training stations and parts of the court records wof the state and federal trial of the Rev. Samuel Kent, of Newport, who was acquitted of charges based on information obtained by the navy "vice squad." Mr. Fairbrothnr also presented a list of witnesses, who, he said, were in possession of important facts bearing on the case.

"Miraculous Virgin" in

Metz Result of Shadow ,

(By Associated Press) IMETZ, Jan. 24. Excitement among the people of Noveant, a small village near here over the supposed appearance of the Virgin near a church yard has been calmed by an investigation conducted by religious authorities. It was said the apparition appeared at a certain time each day, seeming to stand on the steps of a little village and much credence was given the stories of those who claimed to have witnessed the phenomenon. Father Bentz who made a careful inquiry, posted himself one evening at a point where others claimed to have seen the Virgin and at once solved the mystery. He found two trees some distance away which, just at sunset, cast a shadow presenting a clear outline of a statue of the Madonna, the resemblance being very striking. Bishop Ruch of Metz, commenting ;von the case said when it was explained to him: "We must not expect 'too many miracles. We have just

witnessed one of the greatest miracles

mile east of Braffitsville. Ohio, and

3'i miles southwest of New Madison, Ohio. Ten o'clock; stock, corn. Implements. W. E. Brown, S miles west of liberty, 2 mile south of Lyonsville and 4 miles east of Connersville. General farm sale, including 150 head live stock, at 10 o'clock. Paul N. and J. F. Edgerton, on the

Frank Edgerton farm, IV2 miles south-

City, live stock.

grain, etc., at 10 o'clock sharp. Wednesday, January 28. Harvey Kirkman, 12 miles north of Richmond, 4 miles east of Hollansburg, Ohio, Arba pike, 10 o'clock. General farm sale. Ed. Hendricks on old Retz farm, 3 y2 miles northwest of Economy. Thursday, January 29. Walter Farlow, 4 miles south of Richmond on Liberty pike, at 10:30 a. m. Friday, January 33. Wolf and Burkett, in Hollansburg; sale of 12 acre tract of land, also live stock, grain, etc. At 10:30. R. E. Henley, 1 mile north of Straughn, Ind., GO head of horses, some good mated pairs, and i0 head of mules, some fancy teams. 'Sale in tent. Jv L. Shewman, 5 miles northeast of New Paris, on the A. A. -Chamber-lin farm. lave stock, implements, etc. At 10 o'clock. Saturday, January 31. Ozro Blose and Frank Nossett, on the farm known as Robert Pendland's place, one mile east of Pleasant Hill and four miles northwest of New Paris. Ohio. Sale of stock and farm implements.

RED MEN CONSOLIDATE. The consolidation meeting of Osceola and Hokendauqua tribes of Red Men. held Friday night in the Red Men's hall, was attended by approximately 250 chiefs and warriors. Speeches were given by Judge Bond and Frank T. Strayer.

IT'S HIPS M'DEAR; THEY'RE IN STYLE

GERARD WILL DEBATE WITH GEORGE MONROE (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Jan. 24 James .F. Gerard, former ambassador to Germany, whose name was filed as a Democratic candidate for president at the South Dakota primaries, has accepted the challenge of George D. Monroe of Chicago, an independent candidate for a joint debate on the presidential issues. The challenge was made and accepted in compliance with South

of all times the return or Lorraine uaKota laws, ine aeDaie win De neia to France and we can afford to wait at Sioux Falls, March 2, Mr. Gerard a little while f6r another." i announced.

THE GEORGE MATTHEW ADAMS DAILY TALK

CIRGLINO ABOUT. I have always envied the traveler. To me he seems so much a cosmopolitan. I envy these little 1alks they travel so far! I wish that I might go with them into their, to me, unknown haunts. A person who has seen much of the world who has circled about much isn't going 1o look a very small world in the face. And the world isn't going to look a very small person in the face, either! The thing that puts a'sort of immortality in a book or any written thought is that it is sent on its ways to circle about. Everything that we do or say circles about. This truth is pretty tremendous. It makes us all feel the press of responsibility. It gives to us our cast of character. I have a friend who keeps sending me the gist of fine thoughts and ideas that he comes across. Often he runs into my office with them and we toss them back and forth until we have evolved entirely new creations from them. It's wonderful fun this circling about of helpful ideas. All of your friends live within you. You were given an unusual heart house in which there is a separate room for each one that you love. They keep circling about within you so that you may never be wholly unhappy. Send out all that ou haveso that there may be room for more where the vacancy has occurred. Circle about. Learn and grow.

SENATE SHOULD GET BUSY, SAYS ASHURST

The Farm and The Farmer 1 BY WILLIAM R. SANBORN

row, in the dead of winter, mark you. SHOW CATTLE AT AUCTION. The third National Shorthorn Congress will be held in Chicago on February 17-19, and during the three cays will have 250 head of show cattle on exhibit, on which $5,000 of prize money will be awarded. At the close of the session the cattle will be sold at auction. No- other event in the entire year touches the Shirthorn interests in so many localities and it is expected that the attendance will be large. The Iowa Hereford Cattle Breeders association meeting and sale of show stock will be held at Sioux City on Jan. 31. The catalog lists 85 head which are to be auctioned. "EAT MORE LAMB." "Eat More Lamb" is the new slogan of the wool growers campaign, which is being taken up all over Hie west, and is spreading east. There are nlnrea where r?palfrs rnftisa in sell

farm gate in Kansas, after a heavy i iamb becauSp the demand Is too small, snow fall a few years ago. This hu- 0r Q they clairn Truth t0 te,K ,arnD mane fatmer had many feathered j has been very hJph for R Iong timei

and now, when lambs are bringing

THE KING FARM SOLD. The sale of farm acreage at public auction is always of local interest, because it shows the value a number of men in competition will place on land and improvements; taking into account the kind of road on which it fronts, character of the soil. Quite a numbed of interested parties gathered at the "Joseph and Ollie King farm," 4V2 miles northeast of Centerville on the Nolan's Fork road, on Jan. 20, at which time the fllace was sold, free of all liens, for the benefit of Lizzie G. Thompson, Mary G. Barton and Nora Z. Harris, owners of the fee. There is 130V& acres in the tract, equipped with a modern farm home, a good barn and other buildings and the buyer, Walter Harris, paid $184 per acre for the fee; a total of $24,012. FEED BIRDS IN WINTER. The writer recalls driving up to a

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24. Assailing

the senate for inaction on the peace treaty, soldier legislation, and other j domestic measures. Senator Ashurst, j Democrat, of Arizona, in what he characterized as a "non-partisan" speech, declared Friday that both Rcpubli- ' can3 and Democrats in the senate were "playing politics, while the country and the world waited for action." I Neither side was making a good record, Senator Ashurst raid, because 13 i or 20 presidential candidates were I marking time "waiting to see which

way the wind of public, favor blows." "Throughout the nation," said the senator, "sentiment is growing in favor of a man who has no party affiliations we know of, because the people know he is a man of action and not of words." - Should Get Busy. "I should like to see the next president come from the senate, but I know the people of the country are disgusted with our kind of statesmanship. The peace treaty is lodged here in the senate because of partisan politics, while the other nations of the world go forward with the liquidation of their liabilities and the reconstruction of their commerce. "The treaty cannot be ratified as it 6tands, all sane men know, but we should stay here and vote and vote and vote until we ratify it in some shape and not sit and wait for the president to recede from his position, for we all know ho con not do that honorably. "We should take up the treaty today. I assure you that the president would be the most delighted man in this country to learn that we on this side could do something of our own volition."

$35 A BUSHEL PAID FOR GLOVER; BUYERS SWARM, DESPITE ICE BY WILLIAM R. SANBORN Men who have been attending farm

sales for a generation claim that Friday was the most unlucky sale day. as to weather, in their recollection. The skies were overflowing with, sleet and water, every farm . yard was & glare ot Ice, and the 'going was a fright It was bad enough in town, wher there has been some pretense of cleaning the walks, but that folks could get over the cross roads in crowds to visit their neighbors who had sales, was not to be expected. But all the tame they were out la numbers, and everything put up found a buyer. The Charles A. Brown sale, 3 miles north of Fountain City and one-half mile' west of Hopewell church, drew a crowd. It wasn't a large sale but it was some place for a farmer to go in quest of a bargain, bo he went. Mr. Brown recently sold his farm, which will be occupied by the Baxter boys, of Lynn, this spring, the elder Baxter being the buyer. There wera many, little odds and ends to dispose of at such a "clean-up" and it was dark before all was disposed of, after a late start.

Clover Seed $35. Two bushels of clover seed sold at the record farm sale price of $35 per bushel, which is $10 over prevailing price some months ago. Charles Brockhoffer was the buyer. About 15 bushels of seed potatoes sold at $3.25 and the lot was divided around. Mr. Baxter paid $5 per ton for the estimated amount of ensilage, he also bought a lot of the hay and straw. Of the 12 head of cattle sold, Archie Knight took his choice, a fine Jersey cow, at $131. Ben Jarrett bid $S4 for a Shorthorn, and John Ward took home a Jersey heifer for $74. Dick Conway got. a pair , of heifers at $52 and $59 each. John F. Maher also dabbled a little in cattle at this sale. The five Poland China brood sows were captured by one man. John Beverly, who paid $250 for the lot. Charles Surface got the balance of the hogs. 7 pigs at $8.50 eaeh. Of the 100 Rhode Island Red chickens on the bill. SO went to one buyer at $1.50 per head for pullets and $1.S0

for roosters. W. A. Moody paid $34 for a separator, Ed Burton got a mower for $45. and G. C. Hiatt invested in a farm team. Francis McMinn. of the Dickinson Trust, reported a net of $2,273. which Tom Conniff. auctioneer, extracted from the bidders in exchange for his wares. The ladies of the Young People's society of the Hopewell church provided a good winter day lunch. D. M. GARD SALE. The D. M. Card and Mrs. E. M. Shank sale, was held on the Joseph Shank farm. 4 miles north of Richmond, near the State Farm, on Friday. Five head of cattle and 17 hogs comprised the live stock put up and the top cow brought $130. Two sows went to one buyer at $110. and 15 little feeders brought $7.50 per head. The feature at this sale was the com estimated at 1,000 bushels. This wa? divided among a number of buyer at from $1.55 to $1.60 per bushel. Si.r bushel3 of seed oats Fold for $101 per bushel. This was an afternoon sale and the net was $2,000. Foret Meek, of Richmond, cried th sale and Harry Gilbert kept the books.

It used to be hoops, but norv itri hips which are the vogue. Here is a most charming- costume of Nile preen taffeta combined with lack. The model which gives such extreme bouffancy at the hips is especially favored by the younger women. The quaint little bodice is effective -with the novel skirt and the tiny bunches

of satin fruit are juat the right trimming touch.

friends, but even so we were surprised

10 find a covey of quail at home on the frontlavm and porches, but there they were, 100 or more, as tame as chickens. Many of them had been hatched in the grass under the lawn shrubbery, and when food became scarce these had brought their wild friends home with them to dine. More snow that right assured a large party at breakfast the next morning and we were invited to see the feeding. And it was a sight. If there were any birds which winter in Kansas not at table we didn't miss them, so famy families were represented. The feeding was a little late that morning, whereat the birds fiew to the window sills and chirped, s-ome even pecking at the glass. When the "pans of grain and seeds were set out, and crocks of warm water placed here and there, it was a sight to inspire the hope that many birds were being fed in farm yards that bitter morning, for at the best thousands 11 ere perishing from cold and hunger, .-.5 during every hard winter in the northern tier of states. Right now is a good time to feed the bird3, in town and country. Hang up a few ear3 of corn in the fruit and shade trees, also a few pieces of suet

which all birds love in winter. Scatteinl

some oat3 and seeds where the grateful little people may find them. If far from running water a pan of warm water will be most welcome. Small birds will eat corn, pecking the kernels to pieces, one at a time, while the woodpeckers, blue jays, red birds and some others, will eat corn almost as readily as will chickens. Take care of and protect the birds; they are doing much to protect us from loss of crops, of vine, tree, and garden. An Ottawa, 111., man writes: "Last week we had 14 red birds with us, and we have never had more than one pair before, all winter. We have established a special feeding station for them, about fifty feet from the house, and now we have them coming and going all day." This too, right

record prices, the "lamb chops" that most of us can afford, would have to be cut from lambs at least five years

old, say. The gentlemanly farmer, oilwell or gold mine owner, and other ilutocrats, who have been paying 60c to 70c per pound for real lamb chops within a year, are too likely to have to dig deeper or go without that delicacy, unless prices halt in their upward flight. .

Losan Still Watches for Tax Blanks; Advises Wait A. N. Logan, local revenue collector, is still awaiting receipt of 1919 income tax statements, before starting the tax collection campaign here in earnest. Numerous persons have made Inquiries concerning the tax. There have been advised as to what they rhould do, and will wait until the new blanks are received. No banks have them.

TO AID TYPHUS FIGHT WASHINGTON, Jan. 24. To aid in combatting the serious outbreak of typhus in Esthonia where 15,000 persons are reported victims of the disease. Lieutenant colonel Edward Wr. Ryan, American Red Cross commissioner to the Baltic states has enlisted the aid of the French health service to furnish 20 doctors for a period of two months. This Information was contained in a cablegram received here at national headquarters from Paris

PLAN WAITED FOR RUSSIAN RELIEF

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Jan. 24. With only a few inquiries from business interests to inspire independent action, the state department is awaiting the development and disclosure of the plans of the allied nations for the lifting of the blockade against Russia, and the resumption of the exchange of raw material and manufactured articles. The original American idea was strictly limited to the establishment of stations as near as possible to the Bolshevik lines where food and medicines and other necessaries might be supplied to the inhabitants and it was not contemplated that there should be any recognition of the soviet government. Practical application of that idea was given In Siberia where communication had been made with the co-operative socletiesi It was said today by officials that if the entente governments discovered any means of exchanging goods with the Russian civilian population and mrj'icg sure that these goods got into the right hands without recourse to the Bolshevik government probably the United States would be glad to follow their course. Both officials emphasized it was not contemplated to have any com

munication with the soviet government that could in any way be construed as a political recognition of its legitimacy.

Shipyard Head Indicted For Illegal Profiteering T?K Associated Press SEATTLE. Wash.. Jan. 24 Captain John F. Blain. formerly Northern Pacific coast district manager of th Emergency Fleet Corporation, was at liberty today under $10,000 bond following his indictment by a federal grand Jury yesterday on charges of profiting through the sale of material for use on shipping board vessels. Further indictments were regarded as a possibility when the grand jurv reconvenes next Tuesday, according to W. C. Foster, special agent of the Department of Justice. Two indictments, one of which contained 50 counts, were returned against' Captain Blain. One charge was that he had received secret commissions amounting to $17,750. arising from contracts between the government and a company for which he was an alleged agent. Captain Blain Is well known in Pacific coast shipping circles and at Boston, where he formerly was inspector of hulls and boilers.

SEVEN GERMANS HELD. (By Associated Press) LILLE. Jan. 24. Seven more German soldiers, among them a captain who are accused of thefts and pillage during enemy occupation of this city, have arrived here and are incarcerated in the fortress.

N. Y. BIRTH RATE DOWN NEW YORK. Jan. 24. New York state normal birth rate has been reduced by 36,000 since Jan. 1, J918. because of the we; and the resultant high cost of llag, according to a statement isued, here today by Dr. H. M. Biggs, 6tate commissioner of

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