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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-08
Collier S and Secretary Daniels

Golfers believes in preparedness and in hav-
ing men at the head of the army and navy depart
ments who really know what they are doing. Sec
rotary Daniels of the navy department has been
thorn in the flesh of Golfers for many months.
Last week it exposed some of the misleading re-
ports of the secretary regarding alleged good
craftsmanship of the American fleet The Chi
cago Tribune comments as follows on the Collier
statement:
The Raleigh N. c., News and Observer has
a chance to get scoop in Washington news. The
publisher of the Raleigh News and Observer can
get 1t from the secretary of the navy. If jose
phus Daniels, editor Of the Raleigh News and OBJ
server, cannot get 1t from Secretary Josephus
Daniels of the navy department then no man can
get this information and IL ought to be had.
The information which Secretary Daniels has
and Editor Daniels might get relates to the battle
practice records of the American naval gunners.
From time to time cautious publication IL made
Of n good record. Usually IL sets forth the work
of one gunner or Of one ship. Always II Is flatter-
Ing to the navy. =
Golfers Weekly says; 1--WE have received
what we believe TO be IN accurate account of the
practice In Cuban waters In February and March,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-08
ADMIRED OLD REBEL;
TEACHER LOSES JOB

TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 8.-"Danger-
Gus thoughts can be entertained
about the past as we'll as the present
in the view of the Japanese educa.
tional authorities who have dismissed
teacher for expressing admiration in
school lecture for Taira-no-Masaka-
do, who in bygone days attempted to
upset the imperial throne.
The offense was brought to the no.
tice of the disciplinary committee who
considered the utterance of the teach
er highly improper and recommended
him for dismissal The headmaster
got in first, however, by resigning as
soon as he heard of it on the ground
that he was responsible for the &C
tons OF his subordinates. The school
has been very unfortunate, its history
in the last two months having includ-
ed strike of students, the resigna-
tion of the teachers en- bloc, and now
the scandal reported above.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-08
$4,000 IN BOOZE
DUMPED into RIVER

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug S-Denizens
of Hobo Hollow" licked their chops
when a squad Of city employees de-
stroyed wagon load after wagon load
Of conflscated beer, whisky and wines
of rare vintage, as well as some that
bordered on plain grapejuice, with a
little alcohol thrown in TO give It a
kick"
The city had confscated liquor val
ued at 100000
The accumulation was 40 great that
II was crowdlng the city hall and
Mayor T. G. Ashcroft directed that It
be destroyed The liquor was hauled
to ravine that delves toward the
Mississippi river and emptied into the
ditch. The ravine Ia favored stamp.
Ing ground for hobos and dozen Of
them stood around and saw the liquor
going to waste" Some Of them got
down on their hands and knees and
drank from the stream Of beer, whisky
and wine that flowed toward the river
all too rapidly,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-08
COURT HOUSE FIGHT
STIRS NORTH VERNON

NORTH VERNON, Ind, Aug. S.
The fight between Vernon and North
Vernon for the courthouse of Jen-
nings county will come before Judge
James Cox, of Columbus, special
Judge, tomorrow. The SUIT was brought
by taxpayers opposed to the removal
of the seat of justice from Vernon to
this city and asks an order enjoining
the county commissioners. county au-
ditor and county clerks from holding
the county seat election set for Sept
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-08

seriously asked for a reduction OF half
a cent on the ground that Japanese
theatres invariably make reduction
on the first day OF each run. In sevs
eral cases both passengers and con-
ductors forgot about the new fares
and more than one absent-minded con-
ductor goYe the usual half cent change
out of a five cent piece. None OF the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-08

MADISON, Wis, Aug, S,-iusband
and wife--but brother and sister That
IS the tangled and distracting rela.
tionship that confronts Mr. and Mrs,
Roger Newtown. Newton is a gradu-
ate of Wisconsin university, and is
now a resident of Globe, Ariz. With
his wife-sster he is on his way to
Eugene, Ore, to visit his parents for
aid in untangling their strange rela-
tionship.
Newton, born George Porter, in Spo-
kane, Wash, was placed in an or
phanage as a small boy, when his
father, poor, was injured, He was
adopted by Howard Newton, who NOV
ed to Reedsburg, Wis. The boy was
well educated, and after his university
degree was received, went west. In
Portland he met and became infatu-
ated with Elizabeth Porter Cemin-
airy student Soon after they were
married and for nine years had no sus-
picion of their relationship Recently
he found an old locket in trunk, and
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-08
Just the Thinu for Diarrhoea

about two years ago l had a severe
attack of diarrhoea which lasted over
week." writes w c. Jones, Buford,
N. D. 81 became so weak that I could
not stand upright. A druggist recon-
mended Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. the first dose
relieved me and within two days
was as we'll as ever" Many druggists
recommend this remedy because they
know that it is reliable. Obtainable
everywhere. ADV.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-08
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-08
BEE CAUSES WRECK.

DAYTON, o., Aug. Slight per.
sons were being treated today for in.
juries received when bee wrecked
an automobile in which they were
driving yesterday. The bee stung Rex
Rosichan, II, who was driving the
car, in the eye, and he lost control OF
the wheel
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-08
RATS ATTACK MAN.

NEW YORK, Aug. 8-After falling
into the dark hold of the freighter
Normandie and breaking his leg. AL
fred Doey recovered consciousness
only to face an army of rats. His
body was found two days later. Men
armed with clubs beat off the rodents.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-08
Masonic Calendar

Tuesday-Richmond Lodge No, 1886
No A. r, A. NJ, Stated meeting,
Friday--King Solomon's Chapter
Lodge No, 1876, F. and A. NJ. Called
meeting; work in Entered Apprentice
degree.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-08
CROWD OF ODD FELLOWS
CONClAVE IN BUFFALO

BUFFALO, N. Y, Aug. s.-One hun
dred thousand visitors will be drawn
to Buffalo in August during the time
in which the Odd Fellows hold their
grand lodge sessions here. A most
attractive program of entertainment
and an elaborate schedule Of routine
lodge work has been prepared.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-08
THE PALLADIUM AND VACATIONS

Subscribers OF the Palladium leaving the city our'
Ing the summer months should arrange to have the
Palladium follow them Addresses will be changed as
frequently may be required without extra charge
Orders may be given to any carrier Of the Palladium
sent to The PALLADIUM circulation department.
Subscriptions less than one month are payable in ad
vance at time subscription is given. Subscriptions
must be entered for definite period The Palladium
not be responsible for made II instructions
given over the telephone.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-08
FLIES lNEESr HOUSES

MUNC1T, Ind. Aug. S.--Since de.
odorizer for garbage cans has come
into general use housewives complain
that flies have been driven from them
into the house.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-08

ga The election was called after eiti,
sens Of North Vernon, who want the
courthouse, had obtained over 1900
signatures 10 a petition for the elee-
ton,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-08

AS race, the tallest people in the
world are the Bororos, of the south
west of Brazil. They average six feet
four inches in height.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-08
HUSBAND FINDS WIFE ....
IS LONG LOST SISTER

discovered it was a picture of his par.
ents taken prior to 1880, When his
wife saw it she tainted, for they were
also her parents.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-08

Japanese are said TO have invented
matches that will light perfectly even
When wet.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-08
MISSED.

MISSED.
Who is laughing?
[Answer to Yesterdays Puzzle.
Upper left corner down at left shout
der
Evening journal., 1916-06-22
MEXICO WOULD INFLAME
South American Minds
BY CHARLES p. STEWART

Onlted Press stan correspondent.
BUENOS AYRES, June 22-The
Mexican government today launched
an extensive anti-United States propa-
ganda in South America. Former Ar
gentine Congressman Palacio has ac-
cepted an offer to make n speaking
tour against the United States. He Is
working directly under the auspices
OF the Mexican Federation OF Labor
The information bureau organized
by General Carranza Is circulating
matter throughout Argentine and
other South American States aiming
to stir up hostility 10 the United
States. The newspaper La Prenza
this morning prints a declaration from
Carranzas information agency that
the United States regards Mexico as
the first obstacle in her expansion
southwark.
"The fate OF Mexico is decisive for
all Latin-America,' the statement de-
clares.
Argentine students are organizing a
mass-meeting 10 be held Monday to
protest against American intcrven-
tion.
Evening journal., 1916-06-22
new Castle MAN
IN mexico battle
Captain Rodney, Commander
OF Troop OF Tenth Cavalry,
That Took Part in Fight
NO DEFINITE WORD
OF ENGAGEMENT

Captain George b. Rodney, Of New
Castle, brother of Richard $. Rodney
of the law firm of salisbury, Morris a.
Rodney, and son of the late John Ia
Rodney, is an officer in the Tenth
lnitcd States Cavalry, which regiment
rs reported to have engaged in a battle
with some Mexican forces. near Carri-
zal, Mexico on Sunday. He is captain
of one of the troops of this regiment.
which IS a negro regiment and which
made a great record for fighting and
bravery during the Spanish American
War.
Although the battle is said to have
taken place on Sunday and Il is re-
ported that about forty American sol.
diers were killed and a number tax
en- prisoners, the War Department up
until early this afternoon had re
ceived no official report from Gen
eral Pershing. in charge of the
United States forces in that section
Of Mexico including the Tenth Cal
vary, as to the engagement
Richard S. Rodney. brother of the
calvary captain. stated this morning
that he could not recall what troop
his brother is captain of, but that he
is an officer in the Tenth Calvary and
is now in Mexico. No official word
whatever has been received relative
to the names OF those killed and cap
tured. II any.
Captain Rodney also served in the
Spanish-American War His friends
here today say that they are sure of
one thing and that is if there was
any fighting and Rodney had the op-
portunity he was in IT,"
Another brother. Lieutenant Dorsey
r. Rodney, is an officer in the Seventh
Cavalry. which is also located in
Mexico or near the border
Captain Rodney visited his home in
New Castle about a year ago.
Evening journal., 1916-06-22
FiUe DoalUarc Companies Mobilize Range Toda.

The requirement as to weight varies
with the height above the minimum.
The sight test is severe, the ap-
plicant being required to read with
each cyc moderately small print al
distance OF 10 feet. Then he is
weighed and his height taken In
practically ovory case the man is
stripped and subjected TO the minut-
est sort OF an examination. "Open
your mouth wide.' said the examin-
ing surgeon. who looked at the teeth
and gums. running his fingers over
them whenever he felt in doubt. Spe-
cial attention is paid TO the feet and
legs.
All marks and tattoos about the
body are noted and recorded on the
enlistment papers. together with the
name. age, address, general physical
condition and hundred-and-One
other things the War Department in
sists upon knowing about a man who
is 10 be given a rife and sent out for
hard siege at the front
This. in brief, is what the men had
to go through with al the armorles
before the recruiting officers swore
them in with the dual oath vowing
allegiance 10 the State and nation. the
Constitution and "all laws made in
pursuance thereof"
But that did not end il, for every
man will have 10 be examined all over
again after reaching the mobilization
camp and before he Is accepted by the
Federal Government.
To Examine All Guardsmen.
Every officer and man who goes TO
Rife Range camp viii have TO be ex-
amined Under the present instruc-
tions." reads a general order from the
War Department two examinations
are provided for The first will be
conducted at the home station where
the men will be examined not only
for physical defects but for evidence
OF infectious or contagious diseases as
we'll At the mobilization camp the
men will again be examined. at which
time a complete record will be made
Of the examinations"
Surgeons said the rules were strict
In this respect because OF a desire TO
keep down sickness while in the ser
vice and TO save the government the
expense OF heavy pension rolls after
the war.
Evening journal., 1916-06-22
Reinforcemenfs for 10Th Cavalry
After Attack by Mexicans

ed by the American forces. It was
reported that General Pershing has
seized the Mexican towns of NuevO
Casas Grandes and Casas Grandes on
account Of anti-American demonstra-
tions there. If General PeTshing has
Immediately sent reinforcements to
the Tenth cavalry. another battle in
the vicinity of villa Ahumada is i'm
minent, in the view. of officials here
General Gonzales issued a statement
declaring that Tuesday night he re-
ceived information of an armed force
of unknown strength at Santo Domingo
ranch and he instructed Gomez to in
form the American officer to return to
his camp. Gonzales stated that the
American commander replied he must
reach villa Ahumada. When the
United States troopers entered Car
rizal they were Immediately attacked
and forced to retire.
According to Gonzales, the Car
ranzlstas hold Carrizal today and the
Americans are camped in the foothills
nearby The Americans captured were
transferred to Chihuahua City under
heavy guard. according to General
Gonzales. A trainload of MEXICAN
wounded also we're taken to the hospi-
tails in the State Capital.
Indications today pointed to the
early evacuation of Juarez in the
event of war with the United States.
Mexican refugees have been focking
to this side Of the border. Trains
under full steam are being held in
the Juarez yards. II is thought the
de facto government intends evacu-
ating practically all border towns and
mobilizing at interior points now be-
ing fortified to resist American forces.
It is reported that Carranzista
agents visited bandit camps south of
Namiqupa for the purpose Of secur-
ing their cooperation In fighting the
United States troops. The bandits are
said to have refused. preferring to
work alone
General Bell, at Fort Bliss, said to-
day that a copy Of the Mexican report
of the Carrizal battle forwarded by
General Gonzales. of Juarez. was the
only information Bell had shortly
after a. m. No report had been re-
ceived from General Pershing.
Questioned regarding American oc-
cupation Of Juarez in the event of
evacuation by Gonzales, Bell referred
the newspaper men to General Fun
ston at San Antonio.
Mexican Consul Andreas Garcia. in
Juares, denied by telephone that he
Intended remaining on the Mexican
side, where he went last night. He
state that the consulate would remain
open in FL Paso. and that he would
return to il this afternoon Garcia
admitted that he crossed the border
because he considered himself safer in
Juarez. Asked if Juarez would be
evacuated, Garcia denied any such in
tention on the part OF Carranza troops.
why the hell should we evacuate?"
Garcia asked
Juarez streets. however. were com
paratively deserted before noon. Only
sprinkling Of soldiers were 10 be
seen on the streets A large part of
its civilian population was encamped
on the southern outskirts.
Evening journal., 1916-06-22
MEXICANS EVACUATEJUAREZ
FEARING AMERICAN ATTACK
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
Ell PASO. Texas, June o.
Juarez, the Mexican border
town opposite lei Paso. is being
evacuated today. Before dawn
two troop trains left Juarez for the
south. together with Carranzista sol
diers and many civilians.
They were riding atop cars and
hanging on the sides. It is expected
that all soldiers excepting possibly
small guard will leave Juarez tonight.
While the Caranza military will
evacuate Juarez, the civil authorities
expect to remain in the city and CON
duct its municipal affairs. General
Trevino. commander of the de facto
governments forces in Chihuahua, is
concentrating most of his strength in
the vicinity of villa Ahumada This
has been his base since the American
punitive expedition entered Mexico.
When advised of the military evacua-
ton of Juarez, III Paso state depart
ment officials expressed the belief that
TrevinO intended attacking the expedi
tion. A strong chain Of Carranzists
troops has been drawn around Genera
Pcrshings forces.
There was much excitement in Juarel
today when it became known that the
de facto troops were TO evacuate. Sew
eral hundred refugees crossed TO III
Paso.
-Four thousand Carranzista soldiers
are understood to have been quartered
in Juarez yesterday. Only a few hun
dred remained this morning and they
were leaving as fast as transportation
could be obtained.
General Gonzales and Mexican Consul
Garcia spent the night in Juarez in tele-
graphic conference with First Chief Car
rama. War Minister Obregon and Gen
cral Trevino. Garcia twice communi-
Gated with General Bell at Fort Bliss,
also sending to Bell copy of the Mexi-
can version of the Carrizal fight The
officers declined TO make known the re-
suit Of their conferences.
Evening journal., 1916-06-22
PRESIDENT AWAITS DETAILS
OF FIGHT BEFORE MAKING NEW
MOVE IN MEXICAN SITUATION

trouble-ridden country and then re-
turn it to its people, established on a
sound foundation.
The President understands that
the principal danger is from indi-
vidual bands in Northern Mexico
who are armed, excitablc and likely
to attack a force OF Americans at
any time. This apparently is appre-
ciated also by General Carranza, it
is believed, because copies of recent
orders issued by him. sent to Wash
ington by General Funston, and
transmitted to the White House show
that the First Chief is attempting to
get all armed bands in northern
Mexico to enlist in his army This
is TO prevent individual forays "caus-
ing greater trouble than that which
already exists on account of the deli
cate International situation"
kilograms by the score we're re-
ceived by the President. They were
about equally divided in urging i'm
mediate action in the Mexican situa-
tion and in begging him to avoid
war with Carranza.
Evening journal., 1916-06-22
TOOK TO HEELS when
Recruiting PARTY Came

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, June 22.-An amusing
incident was told last evening on the
return Of the recruiting officers Of
Company G, who toured Kent county
for recruits in anticipation of the
full number OF men not coming up to
the physical requirements.
After visiting several Of the smaller
towns and securing a few men. the
town of Hartley. twelve miles from
Dover, was visited. As the auto
mobile. decorated with large Ameri-
can flag and streamers bearing the
inscriptions. Enlist Now''-"Real
Men Wanted" and "The Flag Calls
YOU" in which the recruiting party
rode. entered the town, Bugler Stone,
who accompanied the party. blew his
bugle. and to the surprise Of all con-
cerned several young men who looked
fit for military duty, took to their
heels. and from last reports had not
returned to their native town.
In the examination here yesterday
by Surgeon Marshall, of Milford, 13
OF the recruits OF Company G failed
to pass the examination. AS several
more have enlisted Captain LeFevre
hopes that he will still have the full
number OF 65 men TO enter the SER
vice.
Evening journal., 1916-06-22
Militia Under Army Routine
at State Mobilization Camp

with four companies Of the Organized
Militia now in camp, Rifle Range, below
New Castle, presents a decidedly mar
tisl aspect. The companies now mobil.
lied nj the camp are G, ID and II, OF
Wilmington. and G.. of Dover.
Stories from the Mexican border have
raised the spirit of the mihtiamen To
high pitch, and in their work yestcfohy
and today on the range they displayed
much enthusiasm. Prospects OF oelng
called 20 the border are entertained with
iov bv the men, practically all ot whom
have expressed their desire OF seeing a
fight
Leaving here yesterday morning ai
1890 orlock. the companies arrived al
camp shortly before - o'clock. Camp
was pitched within two hours after
their arrival. and between then and the
start of the rainfall the militiamen
busted themselves with other duties
Each company had pitched on the
range eight squad tents OF the wall
design. each holding eight militiamen,
two officers tents. a cook tent and
guard tent. From the time the men
left here yesterday morning they had
no meal until 6 o'clock in the evening
Il requiring their time in making the
camp. Al supper the men enjoyed the
regular army rations. consisting OF
beef. potatoes. stewed tomatoes
bread. butter and coffee To see the
men line up on their company street
and march TO the cook tent to receive
their rations put real enthusiasm and
miiitary-like spirit into the scene.
Captain j. Austin Ellison, OF Com
pany c. Is IN charge OF the camp as
senior officer. and Captain r. NJ. Cars
well Is In command Of Company F.
Lieutenant II. +. Schuler is officer OF
the guard. but no officer OF the day is
maintained. Five guards are kept on
duty al the various points about the
camp. They are working two hours
on and four hours off for twenty-four
hours.
Relatives OF members Of the militia
will be allowed 10 visit the camp he
tween 4 o'clock and o'clock i'm the
evening II is set forth, however,
that no meal will he served to civil
ians. No militiaman is allowed with
out the camp except on urgent busi-