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The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-09
THE DOOM OF THE SPARROW

Without any pretense of speaking with authority, the
Tribune is disposed to invite the attention of the club wo-
men of Nevada, particularly those who participated IN the
recent Federation discussion of the merits and dement's
and the undiscovered qualities of that belligerent fowl
known to international fame as the English sparrow, and
to commend to their thoughtful consideration the follow
ing editorial paragraph from a very reputable Indiana
newspaper. Indiana is situated in the very heart OF the
section "where the English sparrow grows and where ne
is known at his best-and his worst. The paragraph reads
as follows:
And now the humble English sparrow is ruth
lessly tossed into the breach to block the advance OF
the high cost of living. We are told that the spar
row is a delicacy and that when cooked with a strip
of bacon provides a dish for the epicure. 1t IS sug-
gested that householders provide themselves with
traps and proceed to capture for their food value
the fluttering f1ocks which infest the city. thus
would a double purpose be served the people would
be fed and a nuisance eliminated. By all means let
the sparrow go to pot!
And has anybody considered that Indiana is only a
few miles from Chicago, where the economic experts are
feeding men-and fattening them-on forty cents per day.
Some paragrapher recently remarked that there is not an
English sparrow left in Milwaukee, while the species is al
ready extinct in the European territory held by the leu
tonic allies. The name was fatal to the tribe.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-09
WHO ARE THE IRATES?

In many cases the war is not the reason for rising
food prices. 1t is only an excuse. Rapacious food specu-
lators are to a large degree responsible for the outrageous
charges, and they simply mention the war to conceal their
own motives. New Jersey farmers put much of the blame
for high prices upon the m%iddleman, and they are organlz-
ing to eliminate that individual as far as possible. In
New York thev have indicted food spectators for goug1ng
the public. In Philadelphia there are many authentic IN
stance: of where an increase of only five per cent in the
wholesale price of a food product was instantly followed
bv a 2r per cent increase in the retail price. Similar actlvl-
ties arc seen in Chicago and even farther west. 1t seems
to be a game of ~evrybody charge all he can get, with the
result that consumers are being bled at every vein.
The American public is a docie population. 1t toler-
ates from 10000 little and bio dealers extra taxes on COM
modities that no foreign country in time of peace would
endure. Unfortunately for Our people, the incomes OF a
very large portion have not increased since the war began
so that they are being actually impoverished by the "a
pacity of spectators in all fields of industry. it Is about
time that the buyers themselves ban together and refuse
to submit further to wholly unnecessary advances IN com
modify prices.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-09
GERMANY'S WAR PREPARATION

1t had been thought Germanvs preparation for war
was so complete that nothing could be added. But the
kaiseris counsellors have discovered how to improve the
condition of the empire as a fighting machine, and are
taking steps to carry out the plans. Chancellor Won Beth
man-Hollweg has Just introduced into the Reichstag a
measure that in effect puts the entire civil and industrial
organization of the empire on a military basis. All civil
ians are to come under compulsory service orders, and thus
the defense of the nation will be strengthened by the add
vat pursuits. More stringent regulations for the daily life
of the citizens are announced, looking to the closer conser-
walton of supplies. Hands that are idle assist the enemy
says the chancellor, summing up the purpose of his new
bill. The willingness of Germany to accept peace is once
more given prominence in the speech to the Reichstag, ga
peace guaranteeing Our existence and our future" These
preparations and the confidence of the chancellor afford
certain proof that the war is hardly likely to be brought to
an immediate end.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-09
DEMAND FOR A PEACE CONFERENCE

Again a considerable number of enthusiasts are rais-
ing the crv that President Wilson should call a peace con-
ference, looking to an end for the European war: l ! lie
should issue the invitation. who would attend? So far as
is publicly recorded, each of the nations now engaged IN
the conflict has announced a determination to tight on;
gagged by outward appearances neither OF the belllgerents
has reached a place at which it can call a halt without ad-
hitting defeat. Until one or more of the interested par
ties give signs of willingness to harken to proposals tor a
settlement, it is idle for outsiders to offer plans. The netl-
trails have only moral suasion with which to support medl-
alton. and this is not likely to be of much service as yet.
1t may be something is ooing on behind the curtain which
will lead to the hoped-for armistice, but the Unlocking
world has not as vet been taken into the confidence of the
diplomats. Peace seems still only a contamination to
be wished.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-09
A NOTEWORTHY CENTENNIAL

This month will mark the turning point of one hun
bred years of the savings bank in this country, an lnst1tr--
ton which has worked wonders in stimulating thrift and
accommodating the wealth that has served as the nations IN
dustrial capital.
On Dec. 10, 1916, so the record runs, the Philadel-
phia Savings Fund Society began to receive deposits, al
though it was not chartered until three years later. On
December I3, 1916, the Provident Institution for Savings
opened its doors for business in Boston, while the oldest
savings bank in Baltimore dates back to March, 1873, and
the oldest savings bank in New York City to July, 1910.
From these small beginnings have grown the great
savings institutions, including the postal savings system,
until today the total of our savings deposits is estimated at
nearly $OOOoO OoO 900. 1t is not the deposits credited on
of this movement for the savings account is only the in
itial step to cultivate the habit of frugality and open the
the same purpose.
1t is a far step for a short hundred years and a CEN
tennial whose significance cuts deeper than the surface.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-09
TWO AND ONE-HALF CENT PIECE

The director of the mint comes forward with a be
lated suggestion that our present simple system of COIL
age be enriched by the addition of a two and one-halt cent
piece. Such a coin will undoubtedly facilitate making
change in some instances, but it also very likely will result
in a revision of the scale of charges now made. AT any
rate, it comes tardily for the relief of the great west, where
long ago the people solved the problem by the adoption of
the "long" and "short Bit system. An institution of the
n1e. founded on the principle of give and take, this
method of making change served we'll until the influx from
the effete east, accompanied by a custom which brought
the "short" bit into disrepute by the seller always insisting
on having the long and thus discouraging the buyer.
The "picayune," too, disappeared under a wave of prog
ress, and the dit will go the same way. AT any rate, the
American people are not yet open to the charge made by
the witty lawyer. who answered Andrew Carnegie query
as to why Great Britain persists in the absurd practice of
coming the farthing by saying that its purpose was to ia
cilitate contributions to charity.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-09

Nearly three and a quarter million women are en-
ploved outside their homes in the British Isles and one
fourth of the number replaced male labor. When tommy
Atkins comes marching home again a possible scarcity of
will increase the chances of annexing one job-holder.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-09

The esteemed William A. Sunday is lambast1ng Bos-
ton fore and aft and saving it in regular Sunday style.
Some of the bean eaters reluctantly admit that a change
in theological diet may improve the system, but the per
manency of the improvement remains to be determined by
the "heft' of the last days collection.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-09
SUCCESSFUL HUNTING SEASON

Reports from Michigan and Wisconsin game wardens
show a total of twenty-seven deaths among the hunters
who flocked to the "big woods" when the shooting season
opened a few weeks ago. This is exclusive of Maine and
the coast and inter-mountain states.
This, of course, marks the period as most successful.
1t establishes the superiority of the high-power rifle over
the simpler weapon it superseded, and in other ways in
dicates the advance man has made in his preparations for
destruction. Time was when a disciple of Nimrod might
take his gun and go in search of wild game, feeling almost
certain of safe return, the issue depending on his own skill
and prudence. Nowadays hunting carries with it about
the same degree of risk as does life in the European trench
es, the survivors having had all the experience of being
in battle. We may vet have a revision of the words and
hear fond mothers sing, 81 didn't raise my boy to be a
hunter"
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-09

The German ambassador at Vienna, Count scnlrsky
and Baeendorff, "the man who caused the war;, died a
natural death. In the world war, as in all others, very
few responsible for drawing the sword perish by. the
sword. Fate deals kinGlier with them than with their IN
nocent victims.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-09

Spain has lost $4,000 tons of shipping by submarines
since the war began. Diplomacy having failed as a deter
rent, a new system is in operation. For every Spanish
ship sunk an interned German ship is taken over by the
government. This method brings immediate results with
restricting the subsequent conversation.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-09

Hardly had the tired feeling of Thanksgiving festivi-
ties eased off before the joykIler swings the hammer on
Santa Claus. Annual attacks on the sacred person of
Reindeer Nick arouse among his admirers a patriotic de-
sire to swing a bat.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-09

The trouble with the proposed boycott of high-priced
eggs is that only a few people will respond to it. The av-
erage American seemingly doesn't realize just how much
he wants an article until its price becomes outrageously
high. The way to sell things in this country is to burden
them with fictitious values.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-09

A net profit of 20 per cent lends strength to the re
port that the Krupps are enjoying a goodly share of mu
nitions prosperity.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-09

The boycott weapon is bringing down food prices.
Wonder if they were not due to come down of their own
weight anyway?
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-09

The turkey trot" at the charity ball will be a turtles
canter compared with the speed the turkey will show
about two weeks later.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-09

Mr.. Turkey Gobbler may lay low for a while, but he
will make another flight before Christmas.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-09
THE FUTURE OF THE CANDIDATE

The announcement that Charles Evans Hughes VIII
return to the practice of his profession as a member OF ms
former law firm is accepted as a matter OF course. Had
the tables been turned in the late election, we would have
heard much speculation as to the future OF the defeated
candidate upon his exit from the White House because no
one could have been certain as to just what he would DO
The question, periodically self-propounded, would be re-
vived: "What shall we do for our ex-presidentsP which
a certain famous ex-president once answered, This ex-
president will do for himself" For President Wilson that
question will now be deferred for another four years, but
at that time, if living, he will solve it.
And it must at the same time be reassuring to all
American citizens, whose respect is commanded by the
defeated candidate for the presidency IN only smaller
degree than BY the successful candidate, that Mr.. Hughes
is in position and equipped to care for himself. 1t may
be taken for granted that, back in practice, the former
supreme court Justice will take a ranking position at the
bar regardless of continued partisan activity and whether
he has a further political future must depend upon devel-
opments not now foreseeable.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-09

Should the aggravated public act as it resolutes, the
kings of the hen fruit will wake up to find their goods toe
strong for a weak market.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-11
MAIL CARRIER
MAKES RECORD
ON LONG ROUTE

CAMBRIDGE CITY. Ind, May IL
Roy Schepman. carrier on the rural
route leading east from this city, made
a record, Tuesday, when he trayersed
his route, covering the distance OF
fifty-two miles in three hours and
fifty-five minutes Mr.. Sekepman left
local office at ITO a. m and returned
at 11:o5, making stops in both the
Germantown and Hagerstown offices,
and depositing mail in more than 265
bcxes..-. Miss Mabel Rothermel of
DUPONT. is the guest of Mr. and Mrs
Frank Rummell. -. Mrs Music Given
and daughter Mary, of Indianapolis,
are visitors in the home of her father,
Henry Storch.. . . Mrs |. N Locke died
Wednesday, at her home in the east
part of town. Although in ill health
for some time. her condition was not
regarded as critical, until within the
past few days. Virgil Newman has
purchased Of A. ]. Worl, the property
occupied by the former. Considera-
ton, s1,460. ~~>&-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-11
W est Manc hester
BY Myrtle Trone.

Mr.. and Mrs Charles Niswonger
we're in Ithaca Sunday evening. to
visit Mrs. Niswonger, who has been
quite i'll, but is now improving. :.
Sam Starks and wife. who made a
trip to ST Augustine, Fla, returned
home Tuesday. and reported only
two rainy days while in that state
They were in Florida since the first
of the year. =. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Wood, of Pitsburg, Pa, and Mrs. Ray
Howell, were Sunday guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Emmett Howell. Charles
Hileman and family returned to West
Manchester. Saturday, after a two
weeks stay at New Madison. E. Iris
Seeurman spent Sunday with Norah
Aldread E. B. Creager has pur
chased new Overland car. George
Miller has moved in with his mother
north of town.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-11
ALUMNI COMMITTEE
OF CAMBRIDGE CITY
PLANS AMUSEMENT

CAMBRIDGE CITY. Ind, May Ii
o. S. Manlove spent Wednesday in
indianapolis. Mrs. Alice Shew and
Mrs. Frank McDaniels spent Wednes-
day in Richmond. The Misses Fan
ME Nunnamaker. of Middletown, O..
and Miss Zelma Nunnamaker of New
Paris, O., have returned to their
homes after visit with their cousin
Mrs. Major Moore, on West Front
street. 49,. During their stay with Mrs.
Moore, Samuel Kinsinger and family
and Ed kinsinger and family, they
were also guests in the home of Gus
Kinsinger, east of Milton. F. S.
Luddington was in indianapolis, Wed
nesday.. Heze Barnett went to Os.
born, o., Tuesday to attend the flu
neral of his cousin Mrs. Kate Nc.
Council -. Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Dirk
of Cleveland, O., Miss Alice Mccarthy
of Anderson, Mrs. M. J. Farrell OF
Indianapolis, Miss Clara Title of New
Castle, and Miss Mary Flanagan, OF
Richmond, were among the relatives
and friends in attendance at the fu
neral of Felix Dirk. Wednesday morn
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. Linville Fergu
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-11
NEW TREATMENT FOR
SWOLLEN VEINS

Swollen veins are dangerous and Of
ten burst Sufferers are advised to
get a two-ounce, original bottle of
Emerald Oil full strength at any
pharmacist and start to reduce the
veins and punches at once.
Physicians recommend Emerald Oil,
it is used in hospital practice and a
small bottle will asst long time, be-
cause it is very concentrated. Apply
as directed until the swelling is reduc.
ed to normal.
1t is so marvelously powerful that
swollen glands, and even goitre disap.
pear when used steadily. Leo H. Fihe
can always supply you.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-11
DRULEY WILL LEAD
BOSTON TOWNSHIP

BOSTON. Ind. May 1.-THE Boston
township Sunday-school convention
was held at the Elkhorn Baptist
church The following officers we're
elected: President. T. W. Druley; vice
president, John Peterson; secretary
treasurer. Mrs. Grace zimmerman;
superintendent of Elementary Dept,
Mrs. Ada Robinson; superintendent of
Home Department, Mrs. Amy Pyle;
superintendent of Secondary Dept,
Mrs. Clara Beard; superintendent of
Adult Department, Earl Caskey: SUI
perintendent of Temperance Dept.
Charles Williams; superintendent of
Teachers Training Dept, Mrs. Lueila
Shelter: superintendent Missionary
Dept, Mrs. Florence Hawley: press
correspondent, Miss Grayce Parks.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-11
0AutO-ToxiCation
Self Poisoning,
Says Authority
Vital Organs Rebel at Being
Kept on Constant Strain.

The worlds most eminent authori-
ties on the science of healthfuI liv-
ing and present day diseases, liken
the human body to steam engine,
its wastes corresponding to the ashes.
They have also termed the founda-
ton Of modern maladies, which daily
leave hundreds of sad homes in their
trails, auto-intoxication, which is moth
ing more nor less than the self-poison-
ing of the vital organs, brought on
by excessive mental and physical
strain.
The toxication has its origin, for the
most part, medical experts say, in
the kidneys or stomach, because of
the faculty methods of living which
have become common in recent years.
When the organs become weakened
from any cause they are unable to
throw off the accumulation of waste
matters. The injury which comes
from the retention of the body's
waste products is of the greatest i'm
portance. Abnormal conditions of the
intestines are largely responsible for
the common headache malady, and
for a generally lowered resistance, re-
sulting in colds and catarrhal affec-
tions as we'll as other equally serious
ailments.
Under these conditions the organs
are rendered tame and toxins-actual
poisons-are permitted to generate
within ones body.
Bright's disease, stomach and in
testinal troubles and catarrhal affec-
tions of the mucous membranes may
be called administrations.
Tanlac the ideal reconstructive
tonic. was designed especially to COM
bat these ills. Tanlac begins its ac-
ton by stimulating the digestive and
assimilative organs, thereby enriching
the blood and invigorating the entire
system. Next Tanlac aids the stom-
ach to thoroughly digest the food,
thus permitting the assimilable pro-
ducts to be converted into blood, bone
and muscle,
To the automobilist it might be said
that Tanlac acts as a spark plug in
the human mechanism, 1t starts the
vital engines and then keeps them go
ing at a proper regulated speed.
Tanlac, the ideal tonic, invigorant.
appetizer and builder of tissues, is be-
ing introduced in Richmond at Glenn
Thistlethwaite's Drug Stores where
the Tanlac Man daily explains its mer-
its and what may be expected from its
use.
Tanlac may be obtained In the fol-
lowing nearby Ohio cities: New
Paris, E. NJ. Kessler; Eldoraco, O. H.
Martin; New Madison, Thomas Eu-
bank; Eaton, Lake Drug Co.; Cam
den, j. H. Bohr; West Alexandria, H.
H. Price; Greenville, kipp Drug Co.;
williamsburg, A. J. Duning.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-11
MANNIx WILL SPEAK

EATON, O., May 11-George w.
Mannlx. prominent Greenville attor-
ney, will be the orator of the day upon
the occasion of the observance of
Memorial Day by the local association
The association will hold a meeting at
a near date and complete arrange
ments for the observance.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-11
WATCH OUT MOTORISTS

EATON, O., May IL Officials at
West Alexandria promise a wholesale
prosecution of motorists who have
driven through that village at a rate
exceeding the speed limit Marshal
Frye was here Wednesday with long
list of auto licenses and obtained the
names of owners from records in the
office of the county clerk
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-11
= =
Stomach Trouble.

Il suffered with stomach trouble cor
years and tried everything | heard of.
but the only relief got was temporary
until last spring | saw Chamberlain S
Tablets advertised and procured a bot
tie of them at our drug store. got i'm
mediate relief from tn; = dreadful heav-
mess after eating and from pain in
tie stomach" writes Mrs. Linda Har-
rod. Fort Wayne, Ind. 0btainable ev.
erywhere.-Adv
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-11
II COMPLETE WORK
IN DIXON TOWNSHIP

EATON, O., May 11.-Twelve pupils
will be graduated from the centralized
schools of Dixon township Tuesday
evening, May %, when commencement
exercises will be held in the auditor
ium Of the new central building.
Prof Harry Bowser of Indianapolis.
will deliver the class address. The
graduates follow: Charles Somers,
Lorimer Charles, Oran Ross, Roy
Whitesell, Irwin Henning, Harry
Steele, and Misses Mae Steele, Jennie
Duvall, Aileen Trevel and Ruth Laird.
Growers in the Philippines are be-
ing encouraged by the government to
give more attention to the production
of hemp.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-11

son, residing south Of town, were the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Peele,
at dinner Tuesday evening. "A meet
ing of the committee on refreshments
for the Alumni meeting was held
Tuesday.
Arizona republican., 1916-08-03
Republican A. p. LEASED Wire1

NEW YORK. August odd time
ball players frequently refer to the
fact that the player of the present is
not worked as hard as was the case
In the earlier days Of the game and
usually select the pitcher as an IL
lustration of their contention. They
cite the records Of Charley Pad
bourne. Joe McGinnity, Amas Rusie
and other famous Iron Men" in base
Ian and defy the present pitching
corps Of the big leagues to produce
their equals. Radbourne. with his
eighteen victories ont Of twenty games
pitched in less than n month during
1854: McGinnity with his long list
Of double-headers and Russie with his
terrific speed ready to step into the
box at any time, We're all examples
of the hard working pitcher of two
decades ago but there are Iron Men"
stiil IN the game TODAY. although it
may be that there is not so much de-
manded of them as was expected OF
the twirlers of fifteen and twenty
years ago.
There are several pitchers Of the
present season who have hurled fully
twenty-five per cent Of the total
number Of innnys played by their
clubs to date, who are still going
strong and are the chief support Of
their MANAGERS whenever n crisis
arises. In the American league Wal