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Evening star., 1916-10-24
Saturday Is Legally
Half Holiday the Year
Round, Says McReynoIds

Saturday is legally a half holiday the
year round in Washington now, and
those heads of departments who have
and through them to the President re-
garding the desirability Of granting the
afternoon Off on all the ffty-two Sat-
urdays Of the year can just go ahead
and let the federal employees have this
leave.
This opinion is based on the highest
possible legal opinion-that Of James c.
McReynolds. then acting attorney gem
eral. since Attorney General of the
United states and now on the United
States Supreme Court bench. This opin-
ion is understood to have been the
basis for Attorney General Gregory's s
opinion TO the President that he has
full authority in law to declare a holi-
round.
Syllabus Of His Opinion.
In the syllabus of an opinion submit
ted August Is. 1903, by Mr.. McReynolds,
then acting attorney general of the
United States. who became Attorney
General on the organization of the
cabinet of the present administration,
1t is stated that:
Every Saturday after IL o'clock
noon is holiday for all purposes with
in the District of Columbia, and is.
therefore, one of the days declared
public holidays by law. within the
meaning Of the statutes regulating the
number OF hours of labor. which must
be required Of all clerks and employees
in the executive departments.
Consequently, heads Of departments
are not obliged to require labor of such
clerks. etc. after the hour OF noon on
Saturdays"
Hours Labor Required.
Heads of departments must re-
quire at least seven hours labor Of all
their clerks and other employees every
day in the year except Sundays and
days declared to be holidays" continues
the syllabus. "by section 1889 Of the
code OF the District OF Columbia, and
during authorized leave: and, II the
public service requires 1t. the hours of
labor may be extended by special order
and may include holidays as well as or
binary days"
The opinion itself is extensive and q
thorough review of the law and prece-
dent and prasttce.
Evening star., 1916-10-24
Capture of Constanza Held
Serious Blow to Rumania;
Now Threatened From West

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, October "a, by wireless to
sayville.-Commentin on the victory
of Field Marshal Won Mackensen's ar
mics In the Rumanian provinces of
Dobrudja. the military critic of the
Overseas News Agency writes:
The capture of Constanxa by Bull.
garian. German and Turkish tPops
Evening star., 1916-10-24
Rumanians Put to Flight.

For a quarter of an hour the Ru-
manians stuck to their trenches. Word
coming from the artillery spoilers that
the Rumanians thus far seemingly had
not been impressed. the artillery in
creased it's fire. The Rumanian infan-
try still held on for a time. but finally
broke across the slope like swarms of
ants as the German and Hungarian in
fanrry came in view. German artillery
followed up the fleeing Rumanians
with sbrannel. and the manner in
which th- ere pursued the Rumanians
appeared Almost uncanny.
On a ridge leading from Suzaiul
mountain the Rumanians finally reach
A few minutes before pm it was de-
cided to resume operations. German
artillery. ably supported by some Hun
garian batteries. repeated the work of
the morning. and the infantry then
rushed forward. In a comparatively
short time the objective was gained.
The ground being extremely difficult.
the Rumanians endeavored to forward
infantry reinforcements through the
town Of Predeal. with the result that
heavy German and Hungarian guns in
side OF fifteen minutes blew up half OF
the town. The Rumanian forces were
obliged to seek shelter in the forest above
fantry FIRE at long range.
Tho Predeal battle was not remark
able for severity Of artillery fire or
other action. but great interest CEN
ters in 1t because German and Hun
garian infantry. unaccustomed to
mountain nghting, was able to cope
with tho difficulties Of the terrain.
Evening star., 1916-10-24
Attack by Rumanians.

BUCHAREST. October "a. via Lon
don, 1857 p.m-Rumanian troops made
an attack yesterday along the whole
Oituz front near the Transylvanian-
Rumanian border. The war Office an
nounces the capture of ten machine
guns and several hundred prisoners.
Evening star., 1916-10-24
VICTORY ON S0MME,
CLAIM OF GERMANS
British and French Suffered
Enormous Losses, Accord
ing to Berlin.
NOT CONFIRMED BY ALLIES
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN. October "a. by wireless to
Sayville.-In an attempt to break
through the German lines on the
Somme at any cost the British and
French yesterday used great numbers
of troops in repeated attacks. the war
office announced today. Their assaults
broke down with heavy losses.
The defeat of the allies was SO Sc
we're, the statement says. that all along
| the front the dead are lying in one row
upon another. South of the Somme a
French attack met with similar re-
suits.
Battles of Great Violence.
The announcement follows: October
% was like the preceding day. being
| characterized by battles of greatest
violence. In order to break through
at any price the British and French
continued attacks in which strong
forces were employed
"In spite of their use of masses of
troops north of the Somme. they suf-
fered a heavy and sanguinary defeat.
1t Is reported from the front that rows
of dead are lying one upon another.
especially west of Transloy. The con-
duct of our troops was as splendid as
was possible.
South of the Somme the French pre-
pared an advance in the Ablaincourt-
Chaulnes sector, but our annihilating
fire made development of the attack
impossible.
Army group of the German crown
prince-The enemy attempted to as
sist the attacks on the Somme by at
tacks near Verdun. Our positions on
strongly shelled by artillery. Hostile
infantry was held in it's trenches by
our strong and efficient artillery fire.
Attempts to attack were thus frus-
trated."
British Consolidate Gains.
LONDON, October "a, 1912 pm
THE ground gained by US yesterday in
the neighborhood of Gueudecourt and
Lesboeufs Con the Somme front) has
now been fully secured" the war Office
announced today. During the night
there was nothing to report except in
termittent shelling on both sides.
"In answer to the enemy's claim that
the gains of Saturday between Schwa-
ben redoubt and LIE Sars were won
only at the expense of heavy losses on
our part, it may be noted that the
troops engaged. which took over 1000
prisoners. had only about 1900 casual
ties"
Paris Reports Artillery Duel.
PARIS. October "a. noon-French
and German artillery forces were busy
last night south Of the Somme. where
an artillery duel ragged in the Biaches-
Ablaincourt region. There was no in
fantry action along the French front
in the Somme area, the war office an
nounced today.
Three German aeroplanes were
brought down in the course Of twenty
aerial combats that occurred yesterday
in the Verdun region during a thick
mist.
Evening star., 1916-10-24
Inspects Cost Records.

I've have gone through every cost
record we have" said a big baker to-
day. land We find that in everything
we have to buy to keep our plant run
ming the cost has increased This
includes all articles, from harseshoes
to -four by the carload. In some in
stances the cost of manufacturing ne
cessities has increased 200 per cent.
The average increase in the cost of
things we have to buy to produce and
deliver a loaf of bread is 10 per cent.
when the woman who pays cents
a loaf for bread understands that she
is paying an increase of 20 per cent
while the baker is paying an increase
of 20 per cent. do not think there will
be much criticism"
Evening star., 1916-10-24
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
AT THE HEAD OF PREDEAL PASS,
Rumanian frontier. with Gen. Won Fal-
kenhayn's army, October IS, by couri-
er to Berlin (via London, october 10
In yesterdays battle around Predeal
pass the Associated Press correspond
garian battery positions. whore the
men. undisturbed by Rumanian hre
kept up a fearful bombardment Of the
opposing positions in the campaign for
the invasion Of Rumania.
The men went at their work in al
most q holiday spirit, for 1t is with a
sense Of deep relief that the Germans
and Hungarians here, officers and men
alike, have left behind them the trench
warfare Of other regions and thrown
themselves into open field maneuvers
against the Rumanians.
Go Singing to Attack.
It was scarcely believable that after
two years Of strenuous life at the front
should rush to the assault
with songs. yet 1t is a fact, to which
the universal feeling here Of dealing
with a foe who has yet to learn every
trick Of modern warfare contributes
much. Though the German and Hun
garian infantrymen were about to rush
into the fire of Rumanian rifles and
machine guns they viewed the situation
saying the worst of open
field work was preferable to trench
drudgery. Oficers explained that the
change virtually would make the troops
fresh forces. owing to the novelty and
the fact that the central powers troops
are best suited for maneuvering be-
cause of their training along that line.
The Predeal battle is one OF the few
open-field actions witnessed in this
war by correspondents. who were able
to approach within less than 5000
yards of the diminishing line. At II
am. German artillery opened desu1-
tory fire on the Rumanian trenches on
Suzaiul mountain, 5000 feet high,
which an hour later reached its maxi
mum fury. The fire was then directed
mainly against the trenches some 500
feet below the summit
Evening star., 1916-10-24
BREAD TAKES Jump
TO SIX CENTSAL0AF
Big Bakery Announces In
crease in the Price to
Washington Consumers.
MORE LIKELY TO FOLLOW

The price of bread In Washington
went to cents a loaf today when one
of the biggest bakeries in this section
of the country came to the conclusion
1T could no longer s tand the increased
cost of manufacture without an ad-
vance in the retail price. Although no
confirmation could be obtained from
other bakers. 1t is expected that the
price generally will be Increased. The
price Of rolls, which has been 10 cents
a dozen. has been raised to 12 cents.
Bakers interviewed today said that
the retail buyer is not paying any
where near the entire cost of the in
crease in the manufacturing elements
entering into the price Of loaf of
bread or a pan of rolls.
Evening star., 1916-10-24
Rumanians Poor aunners.

Tho Rumanians. on the other hand.
showed lack of military knowledge.
The ehicaeacy Of their troops suffered
because much Of the artillery had been
Evening star., 1916-10-24
WEATHER.

Fair, somewhat warmer tonight. To-
morrow partly cloudy; gentle to mod
crate winds, mostly northeast
for twenty-four hours
ending 2 p.m.: Highest, 63, at pm.
today: lowest, 81. at am. today.
Full report on page 16. s b.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-10
Eldorado City News
BY n. J. Mcpherson.

The Alliance meeting held at the
home of Mrs. George Beard Saturday
evening was largely attended, about
thirty members being present. An ex-
cellent program was rendered under
the leadership Of Mrs. Kemp. Much
work is being planned for the coming
month. . Mr.. and Mrs. o. Fl. Mastin
were entertained by Erwin Wilt and
family Of near New Madison Sunday.
-. Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Emrick called
on William Keckler and family Sun
day evening. -. Mrs. Ellen Wesley of
Hammondsville, o., is making visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Schlientz.. 80.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emerson Beard and
daughter Elizabeth, and Mrs. w. II.
Beard of Dayton, were the guests at
dinner of Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Eby
Saturday. Mr.. and Mrs. Warren
Mcclure of Richmond, spent Sunday
evening with the formers mother,
Mrs. Martha Mcclure. John A.,
Guenther and family took dinner. with
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Mastin Sunday.
=. Mary Bunger has resigned her
position as telephone operator. Edna
Brubaker is filling her place at the
present time. Charles Harshman
and mother of Eaton, spent Sunday
with Elmer Harshman and family
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-10

an election is necessary in order for
the city to acquire the property of an
other utility would mean to say that
something additional must be done
than as this act provides, and yet the
act itself sets forth full and complete
method to be followed and says in
plain and unequivocal language that
by following its provisions the city
can acquire the property of a private
utility" He then points out that no
other statutes provide a method for
the city to acquire the property of a
privately owned utility through con-
demnation proceedings, hence there is
no conflict in laws.
"At the session Of our common coun-
Gil, held on January g." the opinion
continues, lit adopted resolution ac-
cepting the finding and order of the
commission in this case (for the pur-
chase of the L. H. & P. plant) and by
this action, it is my opinion, the city
became legally bound for the payment
of the compensation fixed and stated
therein, and that it cannot become any
more obligated if an election were
held and majority of the votes cast
in favor of the city acquiring this
property
Passes Over Legality.
In his opinion the city attorney does
not touch upon the question raised by
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-10
PURDUE HOLDS
INSTITUTE FOR
ECONOMY men

ECONOMY, Ind, Feb. 10.-The
Farmers institute under the auspices
of Purdue university opened here for
a one-day session this morning with
an attendance of $50 persons which
was expected to be augmented by the
presence of others this afternoon and
evening
The principal speaker at the morn
ing session was Mr.. Crane Of Logans'
port, who spoke on the Utility OF the
Farm" pointing out how different the
scientific methods employed by farm
ers now were in comparison with the
crude methods of twenty years ago.
Science, he said is giving the farm
er opportunity to produce twice as
much as he did some years ago Off the
same land. The speaker recommend
ed that more fertilizer be sown in
GLIDING clover which he said was the
greatest of all fertilizers, artificial
fertilizer and limestone.
Rev. Polhemus opened the meeting
with invocation, Vernon Marshall pre-
sided. Lectures and music will be
given this evening.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-10
NANCY CHARLES
DIES IN ECONOMY

ECONOMY, Ind, Feb. 10.-Nancy
Charles, II, wife Of the late John
Charles ST., died with pneumonia We'd
nesday evening. Death occurred at
the home of her son, r. Charles. A
life long resident of Economy, Mrs.
Charles was one of the most widely
known residents of the community.
She was a members of the Friends
church. Mrs. Charles was native of
North Carolina and was one of FAM
lily of twelve children but three of
whom, William, Mary and Aseneth, all
of Winchester, Ind, survive. The de-
ceased leaves six children, Mrs. Eunice
French, Kansas City; Mrs. Mary
Wagner. Chicago; John Charles. Hart
ford City, Ind, Mrs. Emma Stanley,
William Charles, Charles and Rozie
Charles, all of Economy. The funeral
will be held from the Friends church
at Economy Friday, the Rev. Frazier
officiating. Burial will be in the
Springfield cemetery.
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West Manc hester
BY Myrtle Trone.

Mrs. Elizabeth Cloyd spent from
Saturday until Monday with her sis
ter, Mrs. Iva Moreley at Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Holtzmuller,
who are spending the winter with
their son, DR.. Charles Holtzmuller and
family at Farmersville, returned to
West Manchester Friday to visit rela-
tives. Mrs. o. F. Ford and Mrs.
Ford, Sr, of Euphemia, were in West
Manchester Wednesday,. Miss Irene
Wolverton of Greenville was the guest
of Mrs. Mary Trone and family from
Thursday until Monday. Sam Frankie
spent FRIDAY at Greenville. Miss
Ruth Wagner visited her parents near
Castine Saturday and Sunday. ;. Miss
Myrtle Trone spent the week end with
DR.. and Mrs. o. p Wolverton at
Greenville. !. Miss Leah Trump spent
Saturday and Sunday with her mother
at this place. Leah Jenkins, Sylvia
Trone and Irene Wolverton spent Sun.
day afternoon at the Trump home
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-10

the bank attorneys that the procedure
followed by the city in financing the
proposed purchase project is illegal.
Mr.. Bond states that as soon as the
loan Is advanced to the city by the
German-American bank the fund will
be placed In the designated depository
the Second National bank, preparatory
to closing the deal upon the order OF
the commission.
President Bavis of the board today
gave out the following statement:
I'VE are given to understand that Mr.
Alex Gormon is circulating a petition
ascertaining the sentiments Of these
merchants along Main street as to how
they feel on the city's intention Of buy.
ing the electrical property Of the
Light, Heat & Power company. We
have not been advised as to whether
Mr.. Gormon is in possession Of tive
petitions, one in favor of and the
other against the project, and knowing
Mr.. Commons antipathy to performing
any any kint of labor without com
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-10
GERMAN BANK,
Tcontinued From Page one.l

L
as the purchase of the company's
good Will was involved.
City Attorney Bond in the written
opinion he has submitted to the mayor
says that the city, in is proceedings
for the purchase of the privately own
ed electric plant has acted under the
provisions of the Shiveley-Spencer
Utility Commission act, passed in 1913.
One of the sections of the act cited by
him reads:
"'Any municipality shall have the
power, subject to the provisions of
this act, to acquire by condemnation,
the property of any public utility ac-
tually used and useful for the con-
venience of the public, ETC.
Bond Makes Comment.
Commenting on this the city attor-
ney says: 1.-THE city in this case has
proceeded under this subdivision of
the statute AS no election is
provided for in this act, to hold that
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-10
EXTRA SPECIAL

Our Inventory developed a lot of
short lengths of Silks of all sorts
and kinds, mostly SO to 40 inches
wide including Poplins, Taffetas,
Moires, Crepe De Chenes, Can
ton Crepes, ETC., all goods which
were sold from $1.00 to $3.50
per yard. We have seventy-five
lengths from two to five yards,
suitable for waists and combina-
ton dresses, priced in many in
stances at one-half of their orig
inal value. Do not miss looking
over these goods when in the
store.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-10
CHIFFON SILK

This is half Silk Cloth the width is
full 36-inch and comes in fifteen good
shades and is used for evening
dresses, foundations, underwear, chill
dren's wear, ETC., etc, guaranteed to
be sun and tub proof. Also comes in
black. Priced, per yard Csc.
Ten pieces of 36-inch All Wool
Tourist Serges, this cloth is a soft
finish all wool serge and does not
wear smooth and shiny. 1t comes in
all the wanted shades including black
Priced special for this sale, per yard
SOC.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-10

pensation 1t would be Illuminating to
the public to know what Mr.. Germans
compensation is and from what source
1t comes.
"Is Mr. Gormon looking for anyone
favoring the project? And is he max
ing an accurate record of the same!
If not what purpose inspires. outside
his salary, his activities? No one will
charge him with being sufficiently in
terested in the general welfare OF the
city to devote his time and valuable
services unless it has some financial
or political barring advantageous to Mr..
Gormon."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-10
VISITS LOST SISTER.

MARION, Ind, Feb. i0.-Riley Gran
ford has left Marion to visit his sister,
Mrs. Jane Canford OF High Point, N.
c., whom he has not seen in fifty
years. Mrs. Crawford married man
of her own name so it is still the same
as her brothers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-10
TUB SILKS

A beautiful new line of Fancy Tub
Silks for Mems Shirts, Womens
Waists and Children's Wear In the
White or Tan Ground with the fancy
stripes The width is 80 and 36-inch
Priced Special, per yard $1.0O and 69c.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-10
Women's Pure White
Fleeced Unions, 79c
Children's Union Suits. Soc

Grey for boys, cream or pure
white for girls. On growing chill
dren the necessity for perfection of
fit is most essential. The lines of
our children's garments are ac-
curately cut, giving perfect ease
and comfort. BIZ years, SOC. IL
to Is years, $65c.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-10
EXTRA SPECIAL

Just ten pieces of 38-inch Wool Suit
ings in fancy checks, stripes and plain
weaves in a .sood range of colors and
styles in either the light or dark COM
binations also including black or
cream. Priced Special, per yard soc.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-10
Constipation.

When costive or troubled with con-
stipation take Chamberlain's Tablets.
They are easy to take and most agree
able in effect. Obtainable every
where.-Adv
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-10
GEORGETTE CREPES

Ten pieces of 40-inch All Silk
Georgette Crepes for waists, dresses
and trimmings in every wanted shade,
including flesh, white or black, a reg
ular $500 value. Priced Special, per
yards $3.50.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-10
NEW TUB SILK WAISTS

Convertible collars, long sleeve,
striped combinations of green, law
endar, pink, red, black, tan; priced
81 to $3.50.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-10
After Inventory Sale ---"Odd Lots
Reduced One-T1alf to One-Third

Ladies Rubber Gloves In a good
quality of heavy rubber in all sizes,
a regular 39c value. Special 29c.
Scots Waldorf Toilet Paper, $50
sheets to each roll. Priced Special
rolls for csc.
Eagle Crochet Cotton in white
or ecru all numbers from No. 3 to
100 in a beautiful mercerized fin
ish. Special 1Oc, for Csc.
New line of our Ruby Gilt
Watches for men or boys, come In
gold finish and will not tarnish.
Each watch guaranteed for one
year from date of sale. Special
79c.
Keep Clean Hair Brush. the
brush with the clean face, the
bristles are set in water proof
cement and will not come out.
Special 25c.
Good quality of English pins, $50
pins to each paper. Special, for
10c.
500 card of first quality Pearl
Buttons in all sizes, IL on card.
Special per card sc.
Fine quality of Shell Hair Pins
in either the shell or amber color,
In box Special per box. 10c.
Sterling Silver Hat Pins. 2 on a
card. A regular Csc value. Special
per card 1Sc.
Narrow Wash Ribbons in No. 1,
IL, 2, in pink. blue or white. s
yards in each piece. Special per
bunch 1Oc.
LACE REMNANTS
eco Remnants of Narrow Val
Laces from l to 6 yard length
priced eacn from 5 to Csc.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-10
Yard Wide TAFFETA Silks

A beautiful soft finish yard-wide
Taffeta In all Of the new colors for
spring, in either the light or dark
shades. This cloth is our regular
number and we know the quality is
satisfactory and will give the wear
we'll This cloth would be considered
cheap at $3.50 a yard. Priced Special,
per yard $1.25.