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French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-01-13
To Get Nearer.

Start a OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES" move
ment in your neighborhood, and it will
not Re long before the farm is set
down from ten minutes to an hour
nearer market.
French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-01-13
MARKETS OPEN ALL DAY.

The local meat markets have decid-
ed that it will be satisfactor;
to the public to keep open during tht
hours between 1 p. m. and 2 p. IN.
Heretofore for the past several months
they have been closed during thai
hour
French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-01-13
Bio Road Factor.

The automobile has been a most i'm
portant factor in obtaining good
roads.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
CHURCH Pre- TSHOWARD
WITH VALUABLE PURSE

To show their appreciation for the
work of Rev, E. G. Howard during the
fourteen years that he had been here,
the people of the congregation of the
First English Lutheran church filled
the church to capacity last night when
a farewell reception was given to their
retiring pastor. As further sign of
appreciation for services, W. H. Ro-
mey at the close of the reception pre-
scented the Rev. Mr.. Howard with a
gift from the people of the church,
which was purse of $125 in gold.
After a program of music by the
church choir, E. NJ Haas spoke for the
men and told of the appreciation of
the Rev Mr.. Howard's services. He
said that in the last IA years hundreds
of members had been added to the
church and that the valuation of the
church property had been advanced
fifty per cent Mr. Haas described the
retiring pastor as an ideal example of
a pious Cody man. mot only did the
church respect him but he was appre-
ciated by the community at large He
was interested in the general welfare
of the city and took an active part in
movements which he believed would
benefit the city.
Mrs. w H. Rooney spoke OF the ap-
probation of the women for the ser
vices rendered by the retiring pastor.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
THOMAS ON TRAIN
ROBBED BY BANDIT

How it feels to be relieved of $500
by a masked bandit who impoliteIy
sticks a revolver. against your head
was related in a letter received today
from Lincoln Thomas, a Richmond
man, by one of his relatives in this
city.
Thomas was on the train which was
held up and robbed by lone bandit.
near Seattle. Wash, about ten days
ago. After relieving practically every
one of the passengers of money and
jewelry the robber made his exit and
has not yet been apprehended.
Thomas stated in his letter that the
robber took all of his money, about
$500.
Thomas travels for the Heinz Pickle
company and makes Richmond his
headquarters although he is in the city
only a few weeks each year.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
.OBRECON ASKS
THAT SOL DIERS
Be REMOVED

JUAREZ. Mex, April 28.--Minister
that American troops be withdrawn
from Mexican soil in his coming con-
ference with the heads of the United
States army
General Obregon himself told the
international News Service CORE
spondent today that he believes the
American punitive expedition has out
lived its usefulness and should be
Immediately withdrawn. He stated
that he will make these representa-
tions to Generals Scott and Funston
at their conference and set forth that
his troops are fully able to cope with
the situation as it now exists in the
Republic.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
MRS. CORIDAN DIES
ON RAILROAD CROSSING

Daniel T. Griffin, 221 North Ninth
street, has received word of the death
of his cousin. Mrs. Margaret Coridan.
II, who was killed yesterday on
railroad crossing near Indianapolis
Miss Mae Griffin left for Indianapolis
today. Mrs Coridan has number OF
friends in this city.
Mrs. Coridan had alighted from an
interurban car at Shadeland crossing,
returning from shopping trip to In
dianapolis, and had started south TO
her home on the Shadeland road. The
railroad track runs parallel with the
electric line about fifty feet to the
south
Coroner Investigates.
DR.. Richard Poole, coroner. was no
titled and made an examination. As
the vision il not obstructed at this
place it was the coroner's opinion
that the woman was struck when she
attempted to beat the train over the
crossing.
Passengers on the interurban car
did not witness the accident. G. z.
Mansfield, the engineman, said he did
not see the woman until she was on
the track.
Mrs. Coridan is survived by her
husband, Thomas J. Coridan, rail-
way mail clerk, and three sons. The
body was taken to the home.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
U. S. OFFICIALS
FEAR GENERAL
Mine STRIKES

WASHINGTON April 2s.-Adminis-
tration officials are great concerned
over the possibility of general strike
of the anthracite miners. Secretary OF
Labor Wilson told the president at to-
days cabinet meeting that his depart.
ment will do everything possible to
arrange a compromise between the
miners and the operators.
Up to the present time the depart
ment of labor has taken no part In the
discussion because the committees
were trying to reach an agreement.
With a deadlock reached hover and
an almost certainty that strike will
follow unless an agreement can be
reached the department now plans to
step into the breach and endeavor to
arrange a compromise.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28

Explanation of the avis-Westcott
factory deal was made as follows by
the Davis company: ..
Steady increase of the demand for
the Davis cars not only here in the
United States but abroad, has grown
to such an extent that the Davis Mo-
tor Car company has found 1t impossi-
BILE to meet same without greatly in
creasing the working capacity of the
factory.
After various negotiations the Davis
company has succeeded in taking over
the entire plant of their neighbor au-
tomobile manufacturers, the Westcott
Motor Car company, and will occupy
same on July l Of the present year.
Wanted More Space.
For two years the Davis people have
been looking for more space, and by
such an arrangements they have in
creased same to cover $4,000 square
feet with their old and new plants
combined.
Many important changes will also
be made in their factory equipment
by adding the latest improved tools
and machinery and by employing the
most skillful artisans in order to fol-
low the standard that the Davis Mo-
tor Car Company has for themselves;
that is, to produce standard, high
grade cars at a price to meet the
keenest competition.
Large distributors of the Davis cars
have been appointed in every big city
Of the United States. as for instance,
New York, Chicago, st. Louis, Boston,
Pittsburg, Columbus. O., Cincinnati,
Cleveland, Los Angeles, San Francis
CO, Indianapolis, Providence, Kansas
City, etc.
Start Export Business.
Only six months ago they started in
the export business, entrusting the
management of the export department
to Mr.. Xavier Chichon de Nice, ma
tive Of Paris, France, who has had
very extensive experience by travel
ing all over the world as foreign sales
representative of German company,
the Prussian National of Stettin, and
thoroughly understands to write and
talk seven languages.
The result has been that the Davis
cars are now. being shipped in guam
titles to Europe, Australia, China, ia
pan, Africa. Central America and
South America. giving everywhere, I'M
der any climate or conditions of roads,
entire satisfaction to the owners
After fourteen years Of strenuous
labor this company, which was es-
tablished in 1902, by Mrs. George w
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
STATEMENT FROM DAVIS
GIVES DETAILS OF DEAL

Davis, it actual president, has now
reached a point where it can be class
ed among the leading automobile man
ufacturers In the United States.
Although owing to the increase in
the factory production, the Davis COM
pany will add to their working force
many skillful mechanics and working
men, the management of the company
will remain the same, Mr.. George w.
Davis retaining the title of president
and general manager; Mr.. w. FL. Cum
Minis as treasurer and factory man
ager, and Mr. Earl w Winchester as
mechanical chief engineer.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
WILL NOT PROSECUTE
FRANKLIN JACKSON

CHICAGO, April 28.-Franklin K.
Jackson, confessed absconder of $19,-
900 from Northwestern University, of
which he was cashier will not be pros
ecuted. After numerous conferences
between his attorneys and university
officials, it was announced today that
the charges will be dropped.
Jackson returned voluntarily several
weeks ago from California where he
had gone after taking the money.
The earth's atmosphere is supposed
to vary in depth from 125 to 200 miles.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28

She said that he had always been cour-
teous to all, helpful to all of the wom-
ems organizations in the church He
was always willing to offer advice
when called upon, Mrs. Rooney said.
L. B. Nusbaum presented book of
resolutions which we're signed by ev-
cry person present at the reception
last night. The resolutions and sigma
lures were bound in fine leather GOV
er and presented to the Rev. Mr.. How
ard. The resolutions were expressions
Of gratitude of services rendered.
Following the program, luncheon
was served under the direction of Mrs.
Lee Nusbaum.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
BOARD ORDERS
BRICKS TO FIX
MAIN STREET

The board Of public works today an
nounced that carload OF brick had
eeen ordered by the city for the pur-
pose OF making many needed repairs
in Main street.
A greater part of the business dis
tr1ct OF Main street is in very poor
condition and 1t is doubtful II a car
load OF brick will be sufficient to make
all the necessary repairs.
Main street really needs to be re-
paved. city official said today, but
this cannot be undertaken now. The
city could not finance such an improve
ment.o
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
ARMY SETS TAG DAY
TO SUPPLY TREASURY

Tomorrow will be Salvation Army
tag day.
Captain Miller of the Army. today
asked hiatt citizens of Richmond CO
operate in the work of caring for the
needy residents of Richmond
Conditions in Richmond, while per-
haps better than in other localities,
are not the best. We still have many
needy persons in our midst. In order
TO administer to the wants of the city's
poor. We ask the cooperation and aid
of the charitable citizens of Rich
mond," said Captain Miller today
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
SCHOOLS TO ASSIST
IN CLEANING CITY

School children of the city will CO
operate to make Richmond's cleanup
week a cleanup week in every sense
of the word, superintendent of schools,
T. ]. Giles said this afternoon.
Although no competition has been
arranged between the students OF the
city schools, every child is expected
to do his part in thoroughly organ
lied and concerted effort to accom-
plish the purpose of cleanup week,
said Superintendent Giles.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
ENTERS
DISCUSSION MEET

BY winning the school oratorical
contest in weekly chapel assembly
this morning, William Haberkern is
entitled to represent Richmond high
school in the discussion contest of the
Central Indiana High School associa-
tion at Greensburg. Saturday, May II.
Haberkern was enc of six high school
students contesting for the honor.
Members OF the high school faculty
acted as judges.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
PASTOR ISSUES
STUDY OUTLINE
OF BIBLE WORK

.ey. L. E. Murray's Bible class held
its second meeting last night. 1t was
we'll attended and the students are taxi
ing considerable interest. The Rev.
Mr.. Murray gave out the following
outline for lesson 3 this, afternoon
The next meeting will be held at s
o'clock next Thursday night in the
First Christian church. The lesson fol-
lows:
Genesis, Chapters $3.50.
A--Jacob chapters 1886.
2. Birth and birtright 25.
2. Deception 81.
g. Flight, Bethel %.
4. Haran 1886.
g. Return 1885.
6. Sons 35.
B-Joseph Chapters $3.50,
| Love and hatred 1899
2. Prison and power 40-4J
g. Family migration 46-47
4. Fathers blessing 48-49.
5 Prophecy and death so.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
GIVES ESTHETlc REASON

SAN FRANCISCO, April 2s-For
"esthetic reasons her friends said to-
day Mrs. Jessica .Westfall left her
husband. Samuel H. Westfall, veal
thy mining man. and has gone to Salt
Lake City to live. The Westfalls came
to California from indianapolis, where
they were married thirteen years ago.
Mrs. Westfall is the daughter of a
well-known Indianapolis family.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
TO SELECT DELEGATES

Delegates to- represent the Wayne
Aerie at the state convention of the
Eagles lodge will be elected early in
May, August Johanning said today
The state convention win be held in
Indianapolis some time in June. State
officers will be elected and arrange
ments will be completed for Indiana s
part in the national convention that
will be held in Georgia in the fall.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
BITTERNESS

LONDON, April 28.-London news
papers today began to prepare the
public for bitterness from the Meso-
patamian front, where a large British
force under General Townsend is bot
tied up at Kut-El-Amara. The press
calls attention to the lack Of news
from Kut-ElAmara and the enormous
difficulties confronted by the expedi-
ton that is trying to relieve Town
send
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
Petition u Filed.

Petition 10 Filed.
According to the vote in 1914. there
are 515 legal voters in Jefferson town
ship so that the $50 petitioners con-
stitute approximately one half of the
voting population. At least 20 per
cent of the total vote polled at the last
election is required to make 1t obliga-
tory for the commissioners to call an
election.
The list. of petitioners Is headed by
the name of e. Ledbetter. Some of
the most prominent residents of the
town of Hagerstown have affixed their
signatures.
The recent exposure of blind tiger
operations In HagerstoWn is believed
to be one of the chief causes for the
agitation to return saloons to the town.
Appear Before Board.
A number Of the petitioners will ap-
pear before the county commissions
ers Monday to urge that the date be
set Immediately and arrangements
made for the election. William Kelly,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28

attorney Of Richmond. prepared the
petition.
Officials OF the Law and Order
league. which recently instigated a
campaign to clean up Hagerstown, Z
will oppose the return Of the saloons.
Several members of the league, how
ever, have signed the petition.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
STRIKE AUTHORIZED

PITTSBURG, April 2s.-Street car
men of Pittsburg voted 100 to 1 at an
all-night session, the result of which
was announced this morning, to en-
power their leaders to call a strike
unless the Pittsburg Railway company
has granted their demands by Sun
day night
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
FRENCH TURN BACK
BULGARIAN PATROL

SALONIkA. April ga Bulgarian
patrol of fifty men that had crossed
the Greek frontier and advanced sew
eral miles along the right bank of
the Varda river was attacked today
by French troops and driven back to-
ward Seryia. A number of men on
both sides were killed and wounded.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
JAGOW MAY RESIGN

PARIS, April 28.-Dispatches from
Geneva state that the Berlin Tages
Zeitung announces that the resigna-
ton of Herr Won Jagow, German for
eign minister, is only a question of
hours and that Prince Won Buelow, for
mer imerial chancellor, will succeed
him.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
HAGERST0WN MAY VOTE
ON RETURN Of SALOONS

an0
Monday may
ship. township
county today
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28

WANTED - Experienced
cabinet men. X. d. Cabinet
Company. 27-2t
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28

In the Spring time you clean house;
the stomach and bowels need cleaning
just as badly after the long indoor
life of Winter, heavy foods, lack of
vegetables and fruits-Hollister'
Rocky Mountain Tea will clean and
purify. s5c Tea or Tablets.-Clem
xThistlethwaite.-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28

Bulgarian 6uttermiIk fresh every
day at Prices. 28-ft
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28

Prices for a neat Box of the best
Prices own. 26-1t
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
BRIEFS

Talk of the town-Fish
Fry at Utopia Bar Saturday
night. John j. Daubt, Prop.
No. IL N. 9Th st. 2s-2s
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28

WANTED - Experienced
cabinet men. K. d. Cabinet
Company. 27-2t
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28

Prices Egg Frappes are wholesome
and nutritious. You will like these.
25-1t
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28

FOR SALE-Mill wood.
G.. & w. Kramer Co. 22-7t
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28

Prices Ice Cream makes a delicious
desert for dinner or tea, eight flavors
to select from. 26-1t
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28

Natives of the Congo, Africa, use
glassware and crockery to consider
able extent.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-30

Aynsloy.
ITS possible. l don't. however.
carry charts about. They're bulky
things. and not much use except
when you are at sea"
4 have one" said Osborne. and
rang n bell.
When the servant returned with
tho chart. Aynsley pointed out the
island. Ruth saw her fathers lips
set tight.
"wha, kind OF n boat did the fei
lows hayeT' Clay asked.
"She Was quito smart sloop,
but very small" Aynsiey replied,
called Cetacca."
His father changed tho subject
and half an hour had passed whcn
he got up.
Il expect IT'S cooler on the
beach," he said. Will any OF you
come alongT"
They sai still. except Osborne.
who rose and followed him. and
shen they reached spot whore
the trees hid them from the house.
Clay stopped.
4 suppose wha, ron heard was a
biz Of q shock" he remarked.
1T was surprise. What arc
ou going 10 do about III"
Trace tho sloop. We don't wan,
mysterious strangers prospecting
round that reef. When I've found
out all can. the fellows will have
to be bought or beaten off"
Very well. leave the thing 10
you"
Rather out Of xour line now'-
Clay suggested with an ironical
smile. However. I win admit you
deserve some sympathy"
For that matter. We both need
IL. You're no better off than I
am"
They strolied along the beach for
a while. and then went back TO the
others.
While Clay traced her move.
r ents as far as they could be
learned. the Cetacea mot with baf.
fling winds that brought with them
piercing rawness from the Polar
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-30
CHAPTER v.
A Ghost OF the Past

I, was tho evening before Ayns.
iey's departure for HIS fathers Ca
madam mill. and h. and Clay and
IN. Orbornes were sitting on tn.
v-randa. Tn. heat had been trying
all day. and kynsiey glanced Ian.
Euidiy n tn. faint white limo OF
snow that rose above the silver
mist In the blue distance.
Tho SNOW makes one long for
the bracinE NORTH no said This
II one Of the occasions when don't
appreciate being n mill owner. II
II weren't for my business ties I'D
send tn. captain word TO 60. steam
up on tho yacht and take you all 10
thu land of mist and glaciers. where
you can get fresh air To breathe"
Wouldn't you miss tho comforts.
tho dare say you call them neces-
stiles. that surround you h.ref"
Miss Dexter indicated tho table
which stood within reach. set out
with a big silver tsnkard holding
iced liquor and choice fruit
we could take some OF thom
along: they're not so luxurious as
you think" Aynsley replied In
fact. ! feel just now that I'd rather
lived on canned goods and splash
about in the icy water. Ike some
fishermen We met. than sit In my
swelierlng office worrying over nc.
counts and labor troubles."
Those fishermen seem 10 stick
in your memory" Ruth intcrposed.
What fishermen wore theyY'
Clay asked.
Ruth wished she had not intro
duced the subject.
Some men he met on an island
In tho North" she venturod. with a
laugh. "Anysley seems 10 have en-.
We'd their simple life"
1T wasn't the way they lived that
impressed me-" Ayusley explained
1T was the men. With one excep-
tion they didn't match their job:
and no far as ] could see. they
hadn't many neta."
where was the Islhnd7" Clay
broke In.
Il remember the latitude" Ayns.
ley said. carelessly. but can't
think OF the longitude west"
Clay looked sharply at Osborne.
end Ruth noticed that her father
seemed disturbed.
II guess you could pick the place
out on the chart7" Clay asked
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-30
KlEMME DECLARES
TEACHERS ARE LAZY

Speaking at the 3sth annual Kins
county teachers institute. In ses.
sion here Wednesday. Z. J. Klemme
OF Elicnsburg arraigned the mod,
ern school teacher as lazy and in.
capable.
Teachers are not living up 70
their possibilities" he said. who
are absolutely within their con.
tract 'whomsoever compels thee
TO go with him one mile, 70 with
him twain"
Preston w. Search. former super.
intendent of Los Angeles schools,
another speaker, pleaded for indi.
vidual attention for the pupil
The child" he said. should be
received. classified and promoted
as an individual Nothing else will
measure up TO the true ideals OF
the modern progressive school"