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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-26
Commissioners Sale of Reas
Estate and Administrators
Sale of Personal PrOperty.

Estate and Administrators
Sale of Personal Property.
We will sell on the prem
ises at 2 p. m. Friday, March
3, 1916, the Olive J..Codding-
ton farm, consisting of l20
acres, located 2 miles south
east of Greensboro, this coun-
ty.
Also at 1 I a. m. on the same
day we will sell residence
property of the above named
decedent, consisting of a
good house, barn and ~
acres of ground, in Green's
fork.
At 10 a.. m. on same day at
the residence in Greensboro
we will sell the household
goods, belonging to the same
estate.
The German-American Trust
and Savings Bank.
On the real estate, terms Of
one-third cash, one-third III
one year and one-third in two
years will be given.
feb22-24-26-2S-mar-t
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-26
FIGHT OBSCENE PICTURES.

RAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. Feb &c
In an effort to get better and clean
er moving pictures in the local
theatres leading Professionals of the
city organized a Cleaner Entertain
ment Association and will sanction
no pictures excepting those properly
censC'ed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-26
LATE LOSES PATENT.

COLUMBUS, Ind, Feb, &c l..
Oldham, Jr., was "a day late in getting
TO Washington the drawing of an in
vention Of an oil engine. He was mott
fled an invention almost like his own
had arrived the day before.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-26

The department of agriculture re-
Gently announced that it had been dem
onstrated that fibre flax equal to the
best European can be successfully
grown in the United States.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-18
WORSE THAN FACING GUNFIRE
Dilemma From Which He Was Ex-
tricated in Nick of Time.

A jack tar from H. NJ. S.-entered
southwestern London post office to
change a money order.
AS it was a government pay order
he was asked. according to regulations,
to show his certificate of identity. But
the sailor had lost the certificate.
All the girls in the post office be
came anxious to help.
Haven't you your name marked any
where?" urged one. Jack thought
hard. suddenly kindled with inspira-
ton, opened his mouth TO speak, and
then stood silent. flush deepened
his tanned complexion.
"Well?" urged the young postal lady.
The sailor wanted that money badly.
He faced the guns. Yes" he blurted.
my names marked on me shift"
Post Office girls have no training In
the technical lingo on his majestys
navy. Whatever sort of document,
docket or disk this shift" might be-
It was her duty not to pay the money
until she had seen IL. Then let me
see your shift" she demanded anita
bly, but firmly
Small veins knOtted on Jacks tenn
pies. moisture stood on his brow. But
desperate finance needs desperate
measures. "IIave you got IA screen
here?" he asked in hollow voice.
"A screen" echoed the post Office
girl in bewllderment. AYE, u screen !"
repeated Jack on "a rising note of
agony.
1t was then thar colleague sayea
one of his majestys A. MS from apo
plexy by hurried and whispered ex-
pl,nation to his inquisition.
Perhaps because the gods love
laughter the sailors identity was then
accepted without further evidence
London Daily Mail.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-18
CHAPTER XIV.
Mr.. Brown Finds His War.

Lieutenant Baum had been gone nut
a short time when Sergeant Schmidt
appeared. bringing Brown with him.
The German 'noncom" looked about in
vain for his lieutenant, who had or
dered him to fetch the American. But
only two of his mates. Otto and Hans,
remained in the room, standing guard
at the street door
Sergeant Schmidt was nonpIused. 1t
was not like Lieutenant Baum to fail
one like that. And he gurgled few
throatv German words in his surprise.
There seemed nothing 10 do then but
assume the task himself-the duty of
examining his prisoner. for SO he re-
garded the interested Mr.. Brown, who
was already making mental notes of
the proceedings. which he intended to
use for the establishment of the sto-
ries he would send his paper later.
Charlie had paused just inside the
door through which he had entered the
room. And now the sergeant beck
oned to him violently.
"Komm herr he commanded.
At that peremptory command Mr.
Brown regarded HIM with mild sur
prise and a total lsck of comprehen-
sion. But tie sign language was plain
enough. So Charlie drew near to that
misunderstanding sutomaton.
'Was thGst du hier?" Sergeant
Schmidt demanded fiprcely.
Mr. Brown appeared to consider him
q huge joke At least lie glanced past
his frowning interrogation at Hans and
Otto and laughed outright.
81 don't get you. Why don't you
speak English?" he replied
But the sergeant stolidly repeated
his question.
''Oh. shut upr' Mr.. Brown said i'm
patiently.
'Du Dist Elm Englaender," Schmidt
announced with malevolent glare at
his captive.
mo. I'm an American" be explained.
"Amerikaner?" the sergeant repeat
ed obviously.
YES. Americana" Charlie mimicked
him. eongratulating himself that the
German language offered fewer diff
culties than the French. He even be-
gan to pride himself on being natural
linguist And in order to convince this
fellow beyond a possibility of doubt.
he reached a hand toward his hip
pocket. where he carried his identified
ton papers.
Sergeant Schmidt's eagle eye no
sooner detected the move Of hand
toward hip than he thrust his revolver
into Mr.. Browns stomach.
"Haltr'
That was something that Charlie
understood without difficulty. too. He
raised both hands aboTe his head as
high as he could get them. while a
hook Of inefabIe disgust s1nused his
face
'You d-n fool" he exclaimed.
I'm not reaching for a gun. Thefe
IRE my passports Lookl Papersr'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-18

war lasts they will grow weary or be.
ing the catspaw. -. England Is
a hne example OF your happy Ameri-
can phrase. Let George do ltr"
And the Frenchf' Charlie persisted.
The French. For forty years they
have been thinking of what some day
they would do to Germany; and while
they thought. we have planned, we
have worked-and now today we are
ready-and they are notr'
you seem very confident" Charlie
told him.
why not? For forty years
our men Of brains have been planning
a systematic most marvellous system
in the worldv'
what a pity it isn't devoted to
peace instead of war" the American
said somewhat pensively. Ali the while.
as they talked, the boom Of field guns
in the distance punctuated their SEN
fences.
''In the end IL win be for peace,
Major Won Brenig said gravely. the
peace Of the world. For this is a just
war-and justice must triumph"
But what of these poor people
these noncomhatants-who streamed
through here a little while ago?"
1T is the habit of an Invaded coun-
try 70 proclaim the invaders as bar
barians." the Teuton replied warmly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-18

But we Germans are not barbarians.
We are simple people fighting only
for our fatherland."
And the ruined towns-destroyed
homes-and civilians shot?"
But Major Won Brenig had always
an answer ready. He was an honest
man: and he was convinced Of the
justice Of the German cause
IF we are fighting soldiers we treat
them as soldiers" he pointed out. Blu.
if men or women Turk behind closed
shutters or on housetops TO shoot our
men we shall burn the house they live
in and If there is resistance we shall
kill all those who resist. Ii is regret
table out we must stop guerrilla war
fare We must fight under the laws OF
civilization
Another roar IS of distant thunder
interrupted Charlie Browns next ques.
ton.
"And you call that civilization he
demanded. while the windows OF the
Lion dor ratified under the shock of
the distant cannonading.
81 dor
Il am your guest" Charlie said So
far as he was concerned. he had heard
enough. In fact. he had heard almost
too much for his own peace of mind.
Il think we'd he ,ar not continue this
discussion or We might get into an ar
gument-and that wouldn't be diplo
matte"
CTo BE CoNTrNUED)
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-18

told her. He did not yet feel safely
out OF the woods. For heavens sake,
tell them I'm not a spy"
Il have just told Them" she assured
him.
81 know. Make surel Tell 'em
again. he urged her ASK If there
isn't someone who speaks English"
Questioned as to whether there were
not some officer who understood Eng
lish, the sergeant informed Ethel that
Major Won Brenig knew the hateful
language.
For the love of Mike, get him here!"
Charlie besought her. when she ex-
planned to him.
While Sergeant Schmidt betook him
self away in order to summon the ma
jor. Charlie Brown turned to Ethel
with an air OF great relief.
well, was looking for war. and
l certainly picked out the right spot.
didn't II" he asked
II suppose mistakes like this are
bound to happen. But haven't you pa
pers to prove your IDENTIFY she in
quired
"Oh. yes--yes! French passports.
and an English hat and English
clothes. All needed to really finish
me was a Russian blouse" he said
with a grin. seriously though" he
went on, 81 do want to thank you
He offered her his hand
1T was nothing" she said. as she
shook hands with him.
Before the major arrived Ethel left
him. after promising that she would
not go so far away that he might not
call her in case he needed her assist
ance again.
The sight of the fatherly appearing
major. whose bearded face soon
showed in the doorway. went far to
restore Charles equanimity.
The spy-where is the spy?" Major
Won Brenig asked the sergeant. who
followed close at his heels.
Charlie Brown did not wait for the
"noncom" to answer He stepped for
ward expectantly.
Are you Major Won Brenig-and do
you speak English?" he inquired.
Il am, and do" the officer said.
Mr.. Brown smiled at him winningly.
"Fitzsimmons there has my pass
ports" he announced, pointing to the
lanky sergeant.
Major Won Brenig took the papers
from the sergeant and looked them
over
They seem to be in good order" he
said-"vised by the American consul
in Paris"
And here's a letter from the paper
| work for" Charlie added, handing
the major an envelope.
The German officer merely looked at
the imprint In one corner. He did not
even take the letter from the Ameri-
can.
ITS a good newspaper. I've often
read it," he remarked And he re-
turned the passport to its owner.
Now what Is the trouble?" he asked.
These guys were just going to shoot
me as On English spy" Charlie in
formed him, with an indignant glance
at the soldiers.
The major laughed in his face.
'You English?'' he cried. "No one
but an American ever said 'guy'r' He
appeared greatly amused. Il am glad
my men did not make the mistake Of
killing you" he said pleasantly.
you've nothing on me-" Charlie told
him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-18
CHAPTER xlv.-continued.

Here. pleasev she said TO the lieu
tenant. From the bosom OF her gown
she had drawn forth smaIl gold
medal, which hung upon a ribbon
about her neck.
He looked at it closely, for Lieu
tenant Baum was no man 10 take I'M
necessary risks. Thoroughness was his
middle name.
From the German secret service
the WiheImstrassew he exclaimed
when he had satisfied himself 'Your
pardon. madame! | did not under
stand" And he bowed deeply.
She acknowledged his apology with
the slightest of mods. And with an as.
sumed calm that she was far from feel
ing. she said TO him in q confidential
manner:
II am here on confidential mission
and one thing at once must know
Tell me, lieItel ant, by which road dc
we march to ats ok the fortress at the
frontier?"
by the left fork. madame" he an.
swered without hesitation. That token
from the Wilhelmstrasse - obtained
from Streetman-had quite disarmed
his suspicious.
Good! Goodr Ethel exclaimed. 81
have studied the country hereabouts
That is the best way. Good
nightr'
Madame shall not be disturbed fur
Their" the lieutenant promised. 81 will
explain to the major when he returns -
THANK you so much! You have
been so very nice to mep'
Madame is welcome" he said, with
another low bow.
Smiling happily. Ethel left him. She
congratulated herself. both because she
had escaped detection and because
she had obtained the information that
was so vital to the French.
As he watched her departure, the
young German officer smiled likewise
1t was good TO have a few minutes
talk with a lady of his own class. after
the canaille with which he had been
obliged to mingle since the great drive
began. And, putting out his chest to
its largest dimensions, he stepped into
the street. In his complacency over
work that he considered well done he
had entirely forgotten that there still
remained another suspect to question
the innkeeper's American gentleman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-18
CHAPTER XVI.
interviewing the Major.


The sergeant saluted, clicked his
spurs together. moved majestically to
position in front of the cigar case.
and clicked his heels again. Judging
by his movements, one might almost
have supposed him to be some great
mechanical doll. But Charlie Brown
was quite certain that he, for one.
had no desire to play with him.
II feel much better now" he told the
major.
II can imagine" the other said.
You speak very good English" the
American remarked generously.
why not?' the officer asked. 81
spent three years at Columbia"
Mr.. Browns newspaper instincts
crowded to the front again.
by Jove! You're a Germanl You're
in the army-you speak English d.
It's too good a chance to miss Say.
can l interview your
Major Won Brenig regarded him Gu
riously for a moment. He seemed to
consider that the American would be
satisfactory person to talk to, for
he said presently:
"Yes-for | should like America TO
understand, to realize what Germany
is fighting for"
Finer Charlie exulted. "Can Ger
many win?' he demanded. looking up
at Major Won Brenig in his most pro-
fessional manner.
ut is inevitable-there is no chance
to fail" the officer replied.
And what is Germany going to gain
from the war-if she wins!'
when she wins. you mean" the una
jor corrected him stiffiy.
"Well, when she wins" Charlie con-
coded.
she will be the greatest power in
the worldv'
Except the United statesr' Charlie
interposed
DO not let us discuss your coun-
try, sirl You are my guest"
Charlie rose and bowed to the Ger
man.
Il get you" he said. "oh. just a
minute" be added. since the major
appeared TO consider the interview at
an end. And what about England2"
be asked, dropping into the chair once
more
That question was one that the Ger
man officer was only too ready to take
up
what army has EngIandY And
straigbtway he gave the answer.
"Nonei In only one thing Is England
our superior-in lies and intrfgues!
There she has always been our master;
bit she win not fight That is for
FrSn-e and Russia to do. But IL the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-18
Japanese Iron orc Resourees.

Actuated by the greatly increased
demand for iron and steel. the Jap
anese department Of agriculture and
commerce has been investigating
sources Of ore supply. and according
20 a report issued on the subject the
main source Of ore supply within the
empire proper is the Kamaishi mine,
the deposit of magnetic ore there be.
ing estimated at 35.0O0.000 tons. Depos-
its of similar ore are estimated TO to-
tai between 100000 and 100000 tons
from mines In the provinces Of Riku-
chu, Eehigo. Iwaki, IwashIro, Kozuke,
Yamato. Harima and Aiimaska De-
poSits 81 red-lron ore estimated to TO.
tai about 100000 tons. are located
IN the provinces Of Echigo. Rikuchu,
Tosa. IIyogo. Rikuzen and Izumo.
Brown iron ore deposits, believed to
total 100000 tons. bring the esti-
mated aggregate total TO about S0000..
600 tons for the islands alone.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-18
SYNOPSIS.

The chief characters are Ethel Will
loughby. Henry Streetnan and Capt.
Larry Redmond. The minor characters
are Sir George Wagstaff of the British
admiralty and Charles Brown, a New
York newspaper correspondent Ethel
resident of Sir Georges household,
secretly married to Streetman, German
spy, though she did not know him as
such Captain Redmond. her old lover,
returns to England after long absence
From him she learns the truth about
Streetman furthermore that he has
betrayed her simply to learn naval Sc
erets. The European war breaks out
Ethel prepares to accompany Streetman
to Brussels as a German spy in order "a
get revenge ard serve England. Captain
Redmond. Ethel and Charlie Brown turn
up at a Belgian inn as the German army
comes She is Madame De Lorde. She
begins TO work with a French spy. The
Germans appear at the inn.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-18

And again he called loudly for Ethel
Willoughby.
To his immense relief. at that mo-
ment she appeared
What are you doing?" she asked
the sergeant.
1T is not your affair."" he retorted
grufiy.
She showed her medal to him-the
medal from the Wilhelmstrasse.
do you know thati" she inquired.
He did. And Immediately he cried
Halt" to Charles eaptors. They re-
leased him at once.
Gosh. I'm glad you're not deaf"
Mr.. Brown told Ethel with immense
relief. as he crossed the room to where
she stood.
He Is an English spy" the sergeant
protested to the girl
NO, no. no-you are mistaken" she
said He is an American"
They're going to shoot meIp Charlie
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-18

Argentina and Paraguay have con.
Guided new commercial treaty which
provides for practically free trade be-
tween the two countries.
German electricians who experiment
ed decided that they obtained better
results by placing the carbons in arc
lamps horizontally and one slightly be
10y the other.
After experiments lasting more than
year II has been found that the man
ufacture of vegetable oils and soap
can be made a profitable industry in
South Africa.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-18
Strange. Isn't IN

Isn't your ice bill rather high, dear"
asked the young husband, as he looked
over the household account
Il was just going to ask you about
that. love" said the bride. Il can't un.
derstand II ut all. I've been just as
economical as ! possibly could. but we
never seem 70 have enough ice. Why,
I've even left the icebox door open
on hot days to cool or the Ice. Xxx
change.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-18
INTERESTING ITEMS

The Russian government win build
an iodine factory at Yladiyostok. util-
lzlng the vast Supplies Of seaweed that
grow In that vicinity.
Active steps are being taken in Italy
to Increase the italian merchant ma
rine. II is proposed y create a mer-
chant feet OF 100000 tonnage.
william Allen Of Cleveland. a gar
dener. was fined SO and coses for ty-
ing a robin TO a cherry tree 70 brighten
away other birds that sought the fruit
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-18

what about your case?" demanded
the judge, who couldn't quite make
out what the prisoner was trying to
say.
please, your honor, the district at
torney said it was to be nolle pros
trated. Louisville Courier-Journal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-18

Dip a piece of cotton wool in sweet
oil. then Into black pepper; putting
this in the ear proves quick remedy.
Nose Bleed.-Roll piece Of soft
paper quite hard and pack hard be
tween the upper lip and the gum, and
in a few inmates the bleeding will
stop.
Hoarseness.@Beat the white Of an
egg, add the Juice OF a lemon and
sweeten with sugar. A teaspoonful
at a time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-18

General Moschopoulos. chief of the
general stan of the Greclan army.
whose resignation was reported soon
after the arrival of former Premier
venizelos in the camp of the rebels
against the Greek government on the
island of Crete.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-18

Mistress-Norah. did Mrs. Rlchley
leave any message when you told her
l was not at home?
Maid-No, ma'am. she didn't; but
she looked very much pleased.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-08-01
PRESIDENT WILL URGE
BIGGER NAVY PROGRAM
endeavorine to Overcome Opposition
in House to Senate Increases
In Naval Bill

Washington, July 2S.-President
Wilson will begin tomorrow series
of conferences with members of the
house naval committee in an effort to
secure acceptance by House conferees
of the big building program put into
the naval bill by the Senate. 1t is
understood he will exercise all of his
influence to overcome opposition to
the enormous Senate increases.
Chairman Padgett and Representa-
tives Talbot and Estopinal, ranking
majority members of the committee.
were summoned today to talk over
the subject with the President to-
morrow morning before the House
meets to select it's conferees. Later
Mr.. Wilson will see other committee
members, Republicans as well as Dem
ocrats. making a personal appeal for
retention of the building provisions
authorized by the Senate.
Secretary Daniels made visit to
the capitol during the day to see Mr.
Padeett regarding the status of the
measure and prospects for early action
He was assured that Democratic lead
ers were prepared to meet any further
attempts to delay it and would force
1t into conference tomorrow.
Increased pay for officers and men
of the regular army and national
guards in active service for the Next
can emergency, improved camp condi
tons to safeguard their health, and
authorization for the m to vote In the
field at the coming presidential cleo
ton were provided in amendments to
the army appropriation bill agreed
today by the Senate.
BY vote of "A to Is the Senate al
so suspended the rules to adopt an
amendment changing the age minlm'
um for enlistment in the regular army
from IS to 81 years without the con-
sent of parent or guardian. Under
the provision boys under p now ser
wing in the army would not be retain
ed in the service unless they hled
within thirty days the written con-
sent of their parents or guardians
The amendment was adopted without
roll call.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-08-01
Says Utah Can Be
Producer Of Radiun
pennsylvania Says States Deposits
Of Rare Metals are Of
Priceless Value,

Salt Lake, July 29.-Government
AID In the development OF the ore de.
posts of the western states. which
are known as the rare metals" is
to be asked by j. +. Carmicheals of
South bethlehem, Pa, who was at the
Hotel Utah recently and who is at
this time investigating deposits of
rare metals in Idaho and Nevada
For more than week Mr.. Carmich.
cal has been going over the carnotite
beds OF San Rafael swell in Grand and
Emery counties. He says he has
found deposits of carnotite ores which
can be developed to produce radium.
Mr.. Carmichael is looking ..lcc Iui
vanadium, uranium and tungsten ores
which are used in the hardening OF
steel and in making OF armor plate
guns and hardened steel, and says
that within the next year the govern.
ment will awaken to the fact that 1t
is better to develop these deposits
as government properties than to be
dependent upon the foreign govern
ments for shipments.