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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-10
BRITISH MISSION
TO COVER NATION
ON VISITING TOUR

WASHINGTON, May 10.-Members
of the British mission prepared today
to take part in the Joint reception with
the French mission at New York and
later make tour CT the middle west
and a visit to Canada.
subcommittee continue at work on
detailed discussion OF subjects refer
red to them and hope to report to the
main body next week.
Mr.. Balfour called on Secretary Bak-
er at the war department this morning
to discuss collating the work distrib-
uted among the subcommittee on
hospitals, material. munitions. Aintellig-
ence and the sending of an American
expeditionary force to France. These
committees especially, it is hoped, will
have their recommendation ready by
the first of next week.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-10
Woman Draws Fine
on Garbage Measure

That the city Is really in earnest in
its efforts to enforce the garbage ordi-
nance to the letter was indicated in
city court today when Eta Smith. a
colored woman, was 81 and costs for a
violation of this ordinance.
Mrs. Smith. the mayor was informed,
failed to provide proper cover for
her garbage receptacle and also placed
in the receptacle refuse which is not
permitted under the provisions of the
ordinance.
The first case filed under the build
ing code was also given hearing.
Representatives Of the Richmond Elec-
trio company pleaded guilty TO a
charge of having installed electric wiz
ing in a residence without having OBJ
tanned a permit to do SO, and had
neglected to have the wiring inspected
by Building Inspector Hodgin. The
company received the minimum fine,
$40 and costs.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-10
"ROH of Honor

Four recruits for the army were ac-
cepted by Sergeant Warner yesterday
and today.
Recruiting has slumped again in
Richmond, the appearance here of
Marshal Joffre and the French party
failing to inspire the patriotism OF
eligible young men.
Warner expects another rush of ap-
plicants when the training camp at
Fort BENJAMIN Harrison is opened.
The four members Of today's Honor
Roll are:
oliver r. King, Richmond, infantry.
David N. Davis, Richmond, medical
corps.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-10
HOllWEC PREDICTS
END TO CONFLICT

AMSTERDAM, Via London, May 10.
The Bavarian Staats-Zeitung, semi
cficial newspaper and the personal
organ OF Premier Count Hertling. pub
fishes a report of the sitting or the
German federal councils committee
on foreign affairs, under the presi
dency of Count Hertling.
1t says that there was an exchange
OF opinion in the course of which
Chancellor Won Bethmann-Hollweg
made statement in regard the gen
eral situation and the policy to be fol-
lowed. characteristic of which was
the chancellor's complete confidence
in a speedy and successful termina-
ton of the war.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-10
MUST keep STREET
LIGHTS IN SERVICE
TO CHECK DISORDER

NEW YORK. May 10. = The 500
presidents and other executives Of
electric power companies In various
parts Of the country who are attend
ing a conference here, we're warned
yesterday by Herbert A. Wagner, Of
Baltimore. president Of the National
Electric Light association. against
cutting down suddenly Of power now
supplied to the general public
Light for our streets and homes"
he said provides the most effective
protection and security against all
forms OF disorder and crime which the
unsettled conditions may encourage"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-10
TAKEN
FOR TEuT0NS LOST
ON HOSPITAL SHIPS

BERLIN, (via Amsterdam to Lon
DOM, May 10.-An official statement
issued today says:
In reprisal for the placing of a
German general and Is staff officers
on French hospital ships in the Medi-
terranean the German authorities have
placed thrice this number of French
officers of corresponding rank at
points in the western industrial dis
tricts which are especially subject
to aerial attack"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-10
PUTS LIMIT
ON ESPIONAGE BILL

WASHINGTON, May 10.-By unani-
to limit debate on the espionage bill
to one hour for each senator until II
o'clock tomorrow and thereafter to ten
minutes on the bill or five minutes on
amendments for any senator. No time
was fixed for a vote, but-it probably
will come by Friday night.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-10
NOTICE OF EXECUTORS SALE OF
REAL ESTATE

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That
the undersigned executors OF the Last
Will and Testament of Minerva Hart,
late of Union County, States of Ind
lana, deceased, will, by virtue of the
power and authority vested in them
by said will (Which will was duly pro-
bated in the Union Circuit Court of
Indiana, and certaified copy thereof re-
corded in the office of the County Re-
corder of Wayne County, Indiana) Of
fer for sale at public sale on the
premises to be sold on Saturday, the
26th day of May, 1917, between the
hours of one o'clock p. m. and four
o'clock p. m. of said day, the follow
ing described real estate situate in the
city of Richmond, Wayne County.
State of Indiana, to-wit:
Lot number sixty-five (65) and two
(2) feet off the north side of lot sixty
six (66)7 in Block three co in Men
denhall & Prices Addition to the city
of Richmond.
There is a two-story double frame
dwelling house located on said lot with
water, electric light, gas and all mod
ern improvements; also one good barn,
and being located at No. 221-223 South
14th Street
TERMS OF SALE: One-third of the
purchase price to be paid in cash on
day of sale. one-third in one and one
third in two years from day of sale;
the purchaser to execute his notes for
the deferred payments bearing six per
cent. interest from date of sale, until
paid, to be secured by first mortgage
upon the real estate sold when said !
sale is approved by the court ALSO |
to carry fire insurance policy upon
the buildings thereon for the benefit |
of the mortgage as their interest may
appear under said mortgage. The pur-
chaser, however. to have the privi- |
lege of paying the whole of said pur-
chase money, or any part thereof, in !
excess of one-third on day of sale if i
he should so elect
Said sale will be made subject to !
the approval Of the Union Circuit |
Court of Indiana.
GEORGE r. HART,
LEONIDAS H. LAFUZE,
Executors.
Pigman & Roberts, Attorneys
Forrest H. Meek, Auctioneer
Apr. 26-May 3-1O-17-24
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-10
WEST POINT CLASS
TO Leave SCHOOL
LAST OF AUGUST

WASHINGTON, May 1O.-The first
class at West Point will be graduated
August 80, the war department an
nounced today and Immediately COM
missioned to supply 154 highly trained
officers to aid in the instruction of the
first 100000 selective draft army to
be called to the colors some time in
September.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-10
WASPS TORPEDO
HOSPITAL SHIPS

LONDON, May IO.-Two more hos
pital ships have been torpedoed by
German submarines since British aero
planes raided the tow of Freiburg as a
reprisal for previous sinkings Of hos
Dital ships. Andrew Bonar Law, mem
Der of the British war council an
nounced today in the House of Com
mons.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-10
ROTARIANS HEAR
ACKERMAN'S STORY

Richmond Rotarians will hear some
of Carl Ackerman's personal expert
ences in Germany at the weekly
luncheon Friday noon at the West
colt,
He Is to be the only speaker The
luncheon was to have been held Tues
day, according to the clubs custom,
but the time was changed to accom-
modate Alderman.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-10
RED MEN HEAR SERMON

-. Red Men of the Osceola and Hoken-
dauqua tribes will observe st. Tamina
Day Sunday. The lodge members will
attend services at the Reid Memorial
church where the Rev. j. S. Hill will
deliver a sermon on fraternity. The
choir will present appropriate selec-
tiOns.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-10
CIVIC GARDENER GIVES
TALK TO coy SCOUTS

Civic Gardener Murphy addressed
Patrol Two, Boy Scouts. last night at
the city hall. on gardening.
The Scouts are planning to plant
Scout gardens and he advised them
concerning their care. They may
either plant one large garden or sew
eral small plots, to be tended by from
tour to six boys.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-10
SPEAKS
At SECRET SESSION

LONDON. May 10.-Parliamentary
circles We're greatly interested in To-
days secret session of the House of
Commons, at which many questions
uppermost in the public mind were
discussed. Col. Winston Spencer
Churchill, formerly first lord of the
admiralty. was the first speaker, as he
was the most distinguished member of
the Liberal war committee which first
demanded the secret session.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-10
ATTENDS FEDERAL COUNCIL

W. C. Woodward is in Washington,
D. c., attending called meeting of
the Federal Council of the Churches
of Christ in America. This council
met Tuesday and Wednesday to dis
cuss war problems, and the duty of
the church.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-10
Patrolman is Killed

EVANSVILLE, Ind. May 10.-Gil-
bert Gudgel, policeman. was shot and
killed last night at the home of Pat
rick McDevitt, % years old. McDevitt
declared he had found the officer in
his wife's room undressed and in the
struggle. obtained the patrolman's re-
volver and shot him.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-10
,M'ADoo WILL SPEAK

WASHINGTON, May 10.-Secretary
McAdoo has accepted an invitation of
bankers and federal reserve bank Of
ficials in Chicago to address them
May. II, on the details OF the Liberty
loan.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-10
TESTS TWO CANDIDATES
FOR OFFICERS TRAINING

Captain James, NJ. Love. Jr., came
to Richmond today from Muncie to ex
anime two candidates for the officers
training camp.
The candidates are Johnson B. Nc.
Lean, of West Alexandra, and Lowell
o. White. OF Greenville, Ohio.
Mclean is station agent for the
Ohio Electric at West Alexandria. and
White is student of Ohio State uni
versity
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-10

Basel r. Lane, Lynn, cavalry.
William G. Reister, Richmond, in
fantry.
King is musician and probably will
be assigned to band duty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
The Retirement Bill.

Although little hope is entertained
that action can be had at this session
of Congress, owing to the lack of time,
the favorable report presented yesterday
by Senate committee ON the Pomerene
bill providing for civil service retire
ment system is a definite step ahead.
That Congress will in the near future
enact legislation of this character is not
to be questioned. Steady progress has
been made during recent years to the
point of convincing legislators of the
necessity, at least from the governments
point of view, of a method of providing
for the retirement of superannuated
clerks on some equitable basis. Heads
of departments have in their annual re-
ports clearly shown how the government
is actually losing by failure to make
such provision, how the service is made
less efficient by the lack Of a proper
approximation measure, how promo
ton is blocked in all the departments
and efficient men are held down in sal
airy grades and the spirit of the whole
service is slackened in consequence.
Under the Pomerene bill, which is
founded upon the contributory princi-
pie suA contemplates an ultimate self
sustsnancs Of the retirement fund by
the clerks themselves, the cost to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
The Presidential Election.

This is Valentine day, indeed, for the
President and Vice President of the
United States. They are receiving COM
missions to continue in their respective
Offices for another term of four years,
the presidential electoral vote being
formally opened and canvassed in joint
session of Congress on this second We'd
nesday in February, which by an in
teresting chance is the 14th, the day
dedicated to the expression of senti-
ments of affection. The actual election,
of course, occurred in November as a
practical matter, and all that has hap
pened since has been but the formality
tribute to the stability of American po-
litical institutions that although the cleo
ton actually occurred in November,
turning upon a comparatively few hun
dred votes in 4 single state, the mo-
ment the margin in that state was de-
termined there was no question in the
public mind as to the next presidential
incumbency. With today's ceremonies
at the Capitol all the forms are OBJ
served, and henceforth until March 5
Mr.. Wilson and Mr.. Marshall are the
President and Vice President-elect as
we'll as the President and Vice President
in fact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

government for the first year would be
approximately only $2,750,000, if every
one eligible should be retired immedi-
ately. Then for about twenty-five years
the cost Of the government would in
crease gradually to the estimated maxi
mum of 100000, after which it would
decrease for another twenty-five years,
at the end of which time the system
would be self-sustaining. The annuities
are scaled in accordance with the sala-
ries of the benefciaries up to maximum
of 5000 year. This is not liberal
sum, but in view of the difficulties of
getting any retirement measure what
ever it is not desirable at this time to
question it. Still 5000 year would be
sufficient to enable veteran clerk, pre-
sumably without dependence other than
wife, to subsist.
The United States could we'll afford
to pay twice as much as the amount es-
timated as the governments share of
the cost in order to secure the positively
assured benefits of system that would
relieve the service of those who are be-
yond the point of efficiency, and whose
continued presence in the ranks now
chokes promotion and prevents the de-
velopment of the force progressively.
As an investment in good government
service the annual charge involved in
the Pomerene bill must be regarded as
trifling. This bill should be passed by
the Senate if possible before adjourn
ment, even though that action would
not give it a status. in the next Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
The Senate and Revenue.

Mr.. Penrose and Mr.. Simmons in the
Senate yesterday exchanged comph-
ents-pleasantries- the revenue
measure in the conventional way. The
former complained that the minority of
the finance committee had not been
consulted in the preparation of the bill,
and the latter, speaking in evasive
terms for the majority, replied that the
hearings on the measure had been open
and the minority at liberty to attend as
spectators.
The record for the past thirty-odd
wears shows that all tariff bills and all
supplemental revenue measures have
been prepared and reported without al
lowing the minority "look-in." When
the work had been done by democrats
the republicans complained, and vice
versa. The Wilson tariff bill of 1894
was prepared by the majority in a base
ment room of the Capitol building, and
for that reason nicknamed "the dark
lantern bill" by witty Washington cor
respondent. And under that designa-
ton it passed into history.
In the earlier days, however, the mi
nority had a chance at a measure after
it had been reported. Time was al
lowed for debate. Such measures were
not passed while you waited. Even in
the House the minority had rights
which the majority, if not bound, was
inclined to respect.
It is less to the point, therefore, that
the present measure was prepared with
the minority on the outside as that the
minority has had no chance since. In
the House the bill was rushed through
at top speed; and it has reached the
Senate in circumstances making ade-
quate debate there impossible. If it is
to become law-and the government
sore1y needs the money-it must be hur-
ried
majority's delay in presenting the ques-
ton. Instead of bringing the bill in at
very late day in the session, the ma
jority should have brought it in at an
early day. The governments needs
were known three months ago. In early
January an emergency revenue meas
ure could have been properly debated.
Now it is log in jam, and must be
lifted out and pushed on by unusual
means
But it is all in the days wash. An
emergency is being provided for, not a
settled, general policy handled. Taxa
ton is going to be big question in the
near future, and both sides will find it
necessary to show hands. Classism and
sectionalism must, in the end, be re-
moved from the equation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

stock or business in Pennsylvania; or
in Minnesota to Shares Of stock"
Other Sterling amendments exempt
not things from treatment as taxable in
tangibles, but persons, real or artificial,
from taxation on their intangibles on
the ground that they are already pay
ing special taxes in lieu of such taxa
ton. Thus the tax does not apply to
corporations, limited partnerships and
joint stock associations, already taxed
on earnings or capital stock, so far as
the mortgages, bonds and other securi-
ties owned by them in their own right
are concerned; nor to banks and similar
institutions in respect to bank notes or
notes discounted or negotiated; nor to
savings institutions having no capital
stock, fremen's relief associations, Sc
eret and beneficial societies, labor
unions, labor relief associations, bene-
fetal organizations paying sick or death
benefits from voluntary contributions or
assessments; nor to building assoela-
tons; nor to life or fire insurance COM
panies having no capital stock.
The Sterling amendments are reason
able and fair and in accord with the
precedents set by the other states I'M
posing a low-rate intangibles tax. In
these other states the list of non-taxa-
ble intangibles is, however, distinctly
longer. In Maryland, for example,
mortgages and ordinary bank deposits
are also exempt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
Lloyd George on Lincoln.
the New York Times.

From the New YORK Times.
The English have made Washington
one of their national heroes, and they
are in the course of doing the same
thing with Lincoln. In their mentions
of neither is there any foreign accent
no more. at any rate, than in our men
tons of Shak eSpeare. If they praise
Peter the Great or Garibaldi or any
other national hero. it is in the tone of
admiring strangers. not as part pos
SCISSORS; but they have appropriated
Washington, and are fast taking the
same way with Lincoln. It was a
pleasant and gratifying thing to find
the British premier sending to this
country his tribute to Lincoln as a part
of the Lincoln day celebration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
Overt.
From the Chicago Post.

Everybody is talking about an overt
act What does overt" mean? An
erudite gentleman of our acquaintance
had the idea it was in some fanciful
way related to the laying of an egg,
an interesting derivation when applied
to a submarine discharging a torpedo,
but, unfortunately for the gentleman's
erudition, he was mistaken. Overt is
derived from the past participle of the
French verb, ouvrir, meaning ito open"
An covert" act, therefore. Is an open
act. The adjective. however, in legal
parlance applies rather to the manifest
intent of the act than to the open
method of its doing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
AnYhOX.

When the world seems simply spoilin;
For row,
Keep a-heping and atoiling,
Anyhow.
Though afar may flash the saber
We may laugh and we may labor
To assist or cheer a neighbor.
Anyhow.
Though great nations leave to perish
Many a vow,
Hope and faith we still must cherish,
Anyhow.
Though our joys seem fast declining
We cannot go on repining,
For the sun will keep on shining,
Anyhow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

The sum of four hundred thousand
dollars is suggested as the cost of an
inquiry as to the high cost of food.
Four hundred thousand dollars would
buy a great deal of food.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

If the Congressional Record desired
to boom circulation, there are num-
Der of topics mentioned in its pages that
could be made subjects of a guessing
contest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
18th St. and Pennsylvania Avenue.

New York Office: Tribune Bldg.
Chicago Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg.
European Office: Regent St, London
South American Office: La Vale Sal.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

The departure of Count Won Bernstorff
may relieve Wall street of some of the
thrills which diplomatic correspondence
has caused it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

King George is representative of a
firm fighting spirit in spite Of the fact
that he never proclaimed himself a war
lord
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

Another evidence of wars reckless ex-
travagance is the burning of stock of
papers at the German legation in the
face of a wood pulp shortage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

Munition plants are again endeavor
ing to explain fires by overworking the
spontaneous combustion theory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

If any such resentment as Berlin fears
breaks out over here, there will prob
ably be no victims accessible except the
German dialect comedians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
Special Responsibility.

"a lot of those people don't know what
they are fighting about" remarked Mr..
Dolan.
"Of course not" replied Mr.. Rafferty,.
"After a man gets into fight he has
no time to talk politics. That's the rea-
son they have diplomats"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

Carranza has ideas for stopping the
war in Europe. Carranza is becoming
a pathetic example of the man without
sense of humor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

If Henry Ford builds submarines he
will not be so heartless as to ask any
of his old peace shipmates to serve as
a crew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

Spreading nets for submarines rep
resents about the most colossal fisheries
enterprise that has developed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Origin of a Feud.

Origin of a Feud.
"Is that your dog?"
81 dunno" replied Mr.. Erastus Pink
ley. 81 didn't lay no claim to i'm tell
a man thought he was my dog an be-
O. assumed proprietorship jes' fob de
sake O. showin' dat 1 was de kind of a
dog owner dat couldn' be trifled with"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

Some day stern father is going to
rise and sing, II Did Not Raise My
Daughter to Be Picket"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
Once More!

From the Philadelphia Press.
The time has come to knock Mr.. Will
liam j. Bryan into a cooked hat once
more He is trying to throw a monkey
wrench into the governmental machinery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

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