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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-16
CLUB SUPPORTS
WAR TRAINING
FOR U. s. BOYS

We urge the immediate enactment
of legislation putting into effect uni
versal military training of youths"
So read kilograms dispatched today
to United States Senators Watson and
Kern and Representative Gray and
signed by the following directors of
the Richmond Commercial club: Stan
ley w. Hayes, Ira Wood. John NJ
Lontz, L. S. Bowman. w. H. Rooney,
Charles W. Jordan. G.. D. Slifer,
Thomas Tarkleson and George Seidel
The club directors held a meeting
at noon and were addressed by Cap
tain Mark Thomas of Chicago, repre-
sentative of the Military Training
league and a reserve officer of the
United States army. Captain Thomas
informed the club officials of the
country's almost defenseless state and
urged their support of the Chamber
lain bill. now pending before the sen.
ate, which provides that every able
bodied American boy on reaching the
age of nineteen shall be called to the
colors for six months training follow
ing which he will be discharged into
the army reserve.
Without discussion the club direct
ors Endorsed the Chamberlain bill and
voted to wire the Indiana senators and
Representative Gray urging them TO
support the Chamberlain bill.
81 am certainly highly gratified with
the action you gentlemen have
TAKEN" Captain Thomas remarked
when the meeting adjourned. He left
this afternoon for Connersyille
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-16
nv Associated prcssl

my Associated Press)
NEW. YORK. Feb. 1.-the British
admiralty's decision to permit neutral
vessels sailing from American ports
for Europe to undergo examination at
Halifax Instead OF at Kirkwall brought
immediate relief today to the longest
Cd cargo situation at New York.
Steamships OF the Dutch and Scan
ainavian lires which have been held
IN this port on account Of the s,ibmar-
inc blockade made preparations to
sail by the new route and it Is expect
c<i that ceveral will get away before
The end Of the week.
The Ryncam. of the Holland meri-
"a line. which returned here Wednes-
.ay, after sailing to the very edge Of
VIC. submarine zone, probably vii!
leave today for Rotterdam. On this
trip. however, she will carry no pas
sengers. The first neutral passenger
ship from this port to touch at Hall
fax after the Frederick VIII, which
carries the former German ambassa-
dor and his suite probably will be the
Stockholm, Of the Swedish-American
line, due to leave today for Gothen-
burg.
skirt Blockade Boundary
By stopping for examination at Hal
flax vessels bound for Holland and
tho Scandinavian countries will be
able 10 skirt the northern boundary of
the blockade waters included in the
German proclamation. While ships of
American registry have the same priv
ilege, there was no indication today
that their owners would follow the ex
ample of the Dutch and Scandinavian
lines and send their vessels to sea.
The stagnation OF American shipping.
however. is complete only so far as
the big passenger liners are concern
ed. Several OF the freighters that fly
the stars and stripes are making prep
arations to follow the few American
cargo boats that already have .braved
tho submarine danger.
Shippers await further information
from London or Ottawa in regard to
regulations governing the examina-
ton of vessels at Halifax No official
mas been made as to
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-16
BOARD CREATED
TO CARE FOR HALL
(By Associated Press)

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. ia board
of commissioners to care for, control
and superintend the internal arrange
ments of Independence Hall and its
historical annexes. Congress Hall and
the old city hall, was created yester-
day by city council. The municipal
legislators also repealed all ordi-
nances granting permission to socie
ties to use any of the buildings con-
stituting the independence Hall group.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-16
BRITISH SAILING ORDER RELIEVES
FREIGHT CONGESTION IN new YORK

whether west bound ships may also
call at that port for inspection.
No Need Of Congestion
Agents of the big British steamship
lines, declared today that there was
no need of any congestion Of ocean
cargoes at Aberican ports. One of
pointed cut that Great Britain has
about forty steamships now at New
York ready to- leave when loaded and
representing a cargo capacity of $780,
600 tons The same authority assert
ed that there were in port here to-
day about $50 steamships of British.
Scandinavian. Dutch. Spanish. Italian
and American registry and estimated
their carrying capacity at 100000 tons.
This includes vessels engaged in
coastwise trade.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-16
SHIP MASTERS
ASKED TO HELP
SHIPPING CASE
fEv Associated PrnSSl

tDH ASADCid''u f'ft'SSD
WASHINGTON. Feb, l6.--IletailS Of
the arrangement Tor the examining
east bound transatlantic shipping at
Halifax. Nova Scotia instead OF at
Kirkwall are being worked out rapidly
through exchanges between the British
admiralty, the Canadian authorities
and the British embassy here
In consideration of conduction Of the
examination on the western side of
the Atlantic which British officials
here declare is entirely Indifferent to
the needs of the American commerce,
shipmasters are expected to
cooperate and avoid any attempt to
make their way across the Atlantic
without inspection.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-16

Regular soc Shop
ping Baskets, 33c
Good size Shopping
Baskets, fancy and
well made; specially
priced for Saturday
s at 33c
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-16
CALL ROTARY CLUB
TO DISCUSS PLANS

Several business and professional
men of Richmond will meet at the Y.
NJ c. A. at 6 o'clock next Tuesday
evening to discuss details connected
with the founding of Rotary club in
Richmond. A committee meeting was
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-16

Big. husky Morris Bauman reached
for slender, puny little Cfarice Cum
seth's handbag in New York. Ciarice
nipped his wrist. gave it Jiu jitsu
twist and landed Morris first on hts
back, then in Jail.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-16
TALKS TO INSTITUTE

CENTERVILLE, Ind. Feb. 16.-Dr.
Horace Ellis, state superintendent of
public instruction. will be chief speak
er here tonight in session of the
farmers institute. He will speak on
theh subject stick to Your Patch"
The institute opened this morning and
is being we'll attended. Tomorrow
lights session will be of popular
nature.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-16

held in the association building this
noon at which plans were laid for the
meeting next week. No names are
being given out in connection with
the organized meetings.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-16

Heart and police beats got mixed in
New York when patrolman Cronin
filed charge against patrolman Hill
burn, accusing him of sending love
and kisses" to Mrs Cronin. Both Cron-
ms want a divorce
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
The HHATeHlnl G0LOBB
BD George Marin
StOrk&

Storks have one advantage. They
are born with bamboo legs, ready 70
80 fishing.
All a stork has to do to go fishing
is to stick his leg out over lake and
SIT there. OF course, he can't shove
in In the mud and go off and leave it.
Still, no man who has ever herded a
flock of wild poles in a three quart
tuggy over a bunny road will deny
that it Is an advantage to go through
life with poles attached. Especially
coming home. A sincere fisherman
has trouble enough herding himself
coming home.
But here's another thing Suppose
YOU got whale on the line. We
can't be all Jonahs, you know.
We guess well be satisfied with
our legs as they are.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
sy Being Constantly Supplied With
The1ford's Black Drausht.

McDff, Va.-"I suffered for several
years" shys Mrs. ]. B. Whitaker, Of
This place, with sick headache, and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago friend told me to try
ThedFord's Black Draught, which ! did,
and found it 10 be the best family medi-
cine for young and old.
keep Black Dfaught on hand all the
time now, and when my children feel a
little bad. they ask me for dose, and il
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tired.
We never have long spell of sick
ness in our family, since we commenced
using Black Drsught.
Thedt,rd's Black Draught is purely
vegetable, and his been found 10 regu-
late weak siomachs, AID digestion, re.
lieve indigestion. collie, wind, nausea,
headache, sick stomach, and similar
symptoms.
II has been In constant use for more
than 10 years, and has benefited more
than million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
Black-Draught. Price only 25c. Get a
package to-day. NC. I2a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
THE CUBAN SITUATION.

1t is not at al pleasant for the
United States at this time to be en-
gagged in spanking Cuba This is the
newest disturbance on our hands, as
the Mexican affair has approached the
status attributed to the poor-it will
be with us always. Official Washing
ton acted promptly in the opening
rounds of the affairs of the little re-
public. Secretary Lansing has issued
a strong document addressed to the
Cubans In which he promises that the
United States will not recognize any
rebel government. Further than that,
Uncle Sam promptly furnishes 10000
army rifles and 100000 rounds OF
ammunition to back up what il writes.
The alacrity with which the capital
moved must be lesson gained from
is experience in dealing with af-
fairs since the European war began,
and incidentally since Diaz fell in
Me1 ico-the days of the Maderos and
Huerta.
a form Of iingoism has appeared in
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
SedbOdPd Air Line
he Progressive Railway Of the SOGtt

Leave Americas for Cordele, Ro-
chelle, Abbeville, Helena, Lyons, Col
Inns, Savannah, Columbia, Richmond.
Portsmouth and points East and South
1881 D N
$3.50 q u
Leave Americas for Cordele, Able
Vile, Helena and intermediate points
5:11 p m
Leave Americas for Richland, At
lanta, Birmingham, Hurtsboro. Mont
gomery and points West and Northwest
Sos p n
Leave Americas for Richland, Col
umbus, Dawson, Albany and interU.A-
date points
10:O0 . m
Seaboard Buffet Parlor -Sfeepfng CIR
on Trains Is and IA arriving Americas
from Savannah 11:25 p. m. and leav-
ing Americas for Savannah 2:30 q. N.
Sleeping car leaving for Savannah at
$3.50 q. m, will be open for passengers
at 11:40 p. N.
For further information apply TO H.
P. Everett, Local Agent, Americua,
Ca; C. w. Small. Div. Pass, Agent
Savannah, Ga; C, b ~sn- =. p, A.
EorfOlk. Va
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16

charging German interests at work IL
fcmeDting the Cuban strife. The Teu'
tons have almost reached the point
in their existence where the remain
der of the earth believes they Will
do anything. Still, the trouble IL
Cuba is Of long standing as in other
Latin and South American countries
It will be a fine excursion LOT tne
first handful of American troops plac'
ed in the training school by forcing
peace for Cuba until she grows un'
EASY within another decade.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
THE DIVORCE MILLS.

An Atlanta judge has awarded
alimony against a prominent ciu-
zen who acknowledged that he
had given his wife a beating on
two occasions. There is pretty
general conviction that, OF the
many varieties of cowardiee' the
greatest is that OF the man who
takes advantage Of his ability TO
do so, to beat up" q defenseless
woman.-Dawson News.
1t has been noted with great des
of interest that in Richmond Supe
rior divorces are not to be so easy
in future. The manner Of the turn
ing down. of Ave applicants for d
vorce Saturday was so unusual as I
create comment-Angusta Chronci'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16

West Virginia Is contemplating the
sale of four counties in order to par
TALLY reimburse the state of Virginia
for a joint state debt before their sep
arating, following the we'll known
mandamus proceedings. 1t would be
much better for the state and the peo-
pie, especially of the four counties, If
they could arrange the payment other
than by the sale of their own people.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16

Minority Leader Mann, Of the
House. became the innocent cause
wednesday night of wild rumors in
the national capitol when he began
filibustering on minor bill affecting
an appointment without a salary. The
contention was that a republican
should be named rather than demo-
Graf. and his tactics necessitated a
hurry call Of the congressman to
form a ouorum-the sergeant-at-arms
occurring the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16

Athens has been selected as the
place of meeting for the Georgia
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton in 1918. This organization is &C
complishing beneficient work in the
state, and especially In this hour Of
national unity have they offered their
assistance especially as it relates to
tie Red Cross work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16

A nationwide movement has been
begun to build million dollar men,
orial to George Washington in the
national capitol. 1t is proposed to
have the wonderful monument as a
place for the diffusion of knowledge,
so dear to the heart of Americas first
president. The Times Recorder will
receive any contributions from this
section, to be forwarded to the ma,
tional authorities.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16

The Georgia legislature needs a
godfather. There oversight at each
session costs the state various sums,
besides inconvenience.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16

Really the diplomatic corps OF the
United States throughout the world Is
earning their full salaries these days,
very unlike other officials and en-
ployees of the government.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16

Savannah has inaugurated her a
navy all her own. 1t seems to be for
the purpose of combating the Illegal
trafic in liquor from Jacksonville, via
water
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16

The Savannah Morning News again
shows how the Atlanta evening and
morning dailies come to south Geor-
gia with the pre-dated editions. None
OF them had the death of Bishop Mel
son in their south Georgia editions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
A UNITED STAND.

The concert action of the Scandin-
avian countries in their reply to Ger
many protesting against the unlawful
submarine warfare being waged was
only a measure necessary to the fu-
ture existence of these three nations
Denmark, Norway and Sweden. u
was a desire of President Wilson to
make the entire neutral world united
In their views and actions regarding
the situation. Uncle Sam led the way,
and 1t may be that other neutrals will
soon follow although 1t can be antici>
pated with a fair degree of accuracy
that the Scandinavian nations, with
Holland and Switzerland will be the
last countries to forsake their theor-
etical neutrality by rebuking Germany
for her illegal tactics through a sev-
erence of diplomatic relations.
The little nations close to the bellig-
erents have ample reasons to fear any
decided action one way or the other.
Only the other day the dispatches
gave FIVE Germany army corps station
cd on the boundary line OF Holland as
the reason for her declination to sever
diplomatic relations. Five army corps
could completely over-run the Dutch
country and gain long line OF ports
If we are to remember the, fate OF
Ruman!a, Serbia and Montenegro. OF
course, the destruction of Belgium was
accomplished virtually before the En-
tente realized that war had begun
1t would not be surprising to wit
ness the small republics Of South
America joining hands with the United
States With formal break With Ger
many. According to reports which
have not been fully verified, China
took the advice of Uncle Sam by &C
cepting an invitation to break rela-
tons with the Kaiser The sentiment
among the peoples of Latin and South
America is mainly anti-Teutonic al
though In places there is no special
love for America. Possibly, the A. B.
C nations - Argentine, Brazil and
Chile exert the strongest influence,
and they can be counted as the strong
est friends of the United States.
The, end of the European confagra-
ton Is not in sight President Wilson
has informally organized parliament
Of neutrals, although it has no official
significance. We believe that con-
gress of representatives of the neutral
nations of the earth, formed in the in
terest of self preservation. humanity
and law, would go long ways to-
wards solving some Of the complex
problems which have arisen in
Europe. The stern voice of the peace
full citizens Of the earth would have
its effect in Berlin and London-and
In these two capitols Is where the
wars history is being written. Such q
procedure would be a natural out
growth of the already oppressed de-
sIres of President Wilson in regard to
international peace. If he thinks 1t
should come after the war, why not
lay a foundation In a purer realm
by the people at peace. The United
States has entered into the affairs and
decisions of the world now. She can
not forsake her duty, not entirely self
imposed. "Entangling alliances" is
fast passing to the rear. America may
not formally enact treaties affecting
questions beyond the western hemis-
qhere-bnt she is by no meaus an In
uoccnt bystander.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16

Senatorial courtesy doesn't extend
Il congressman must be the way Con"
gresham Frank Park Is thinking.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16

Harry Thaw hEesss into the news
columns about his health conditions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
To Drive Out Malaria
And Build Up The System

Take the old Standard GROVES
TAsTEIAEsS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking, as the formula Is
printed on every label, showing it Ia
Quinine aud Iron in tssteless form.
The Ouinine drives out malaria, the
Iron builds up the system. soc. Acvt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16

Really. safe passage was not ASKED
O: the icehergs for Won Bernstorf-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16

Sinking battieship may be an
covert act"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16

Americas, Ca February 10, 1917
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-18
VALUABLE PRIZES
FOR WALKING RACE

Athletes of Honolulu who emulate
Edward Payso1i Weston have been
practising for the first annual anna.
teur Kalakaua avenue walk. which is
scheduled for Dec, %. Already a mum.
Der Of valuable prizes have been of
fered for the winners.
Wall & Dougherty have offered a
cup to the man winning the race three
times. H. f. Wichman has offered a
cup to the winner, Vierra JeweIry
Uo. have donated the second prize
cup; Theo Davis & CO. have offered a
thermos bottle to the third place man;
the Hawaiian Jewelry and Novelty
Co. have offered silver cigarette
case totthe fourth man, and the walker
who places fifth will receive a silver
ladle from Archie Robertson.
1t is expected that some of the run.
ners who will compete in the big relay
race at Hilo will be entered in the
walk. Much interest is H-.-- taken
in the arrangements and Sam Kahala.
wei, the promoter OF the event, has
been assured of number of entries.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-18
Football Officials Disagree
On Ruling In Recent Battle
Referee Blowers Contends That st Infantry Should Have Been
Awarded Safety-GIenn Jackson Says Play Should Have
Been Called Touchback- Blowers in Statement Points Out
How Unfair 1t Would Be to Award Touchback Such Play

forced back to her three-yard line with
the ball in her possession. The team
was midway between the sidelines in
the shadow of the goal posts. 1t was
up to the Y. NJ. C. A. to kick. My ad.
vice would have been first to run the
ball to the side and then kick, unim.
peded by the uprights. Being referee,
did not advise. The Y. M. c. A. es'
sayed to kick and sure enough the
oval struck the cross-bar and rebound.
ed. There was scramble for posses
sion, and a Y. M c. A. man got the
ball. Had the 1st Infantry secured
possession it would have been ruled a
touchdown.
With the Y. NJ. behind their own
goal line, the ball dead and the i'm
petus placing it there having been
given by the Y. NJ. only one decision
was possible. say that it was safe
ty. Captain Britton agreed, and if you
wish will write Walter Camp to back
up my decision.
So Mr.. Jackson would have ruled a
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-18

One OF the big arguments of the sea-
son is now waging in football circles,
and before it is ended there promises
to be some interesting happenings in
the football world. It all comes about
through the decision made by Referee
Blowers at the recent Y. NJ. c. A.-1st
Infantry game at Schofield.,
Davis of the Y. NJ. C. A. team was
forced behind his own goal line to
punt. He punted and the ball struck
the crossbars, bounding into the air,
II was supposed that Victor of the 1st
Infantry had fallen on the ball, but
Referee Blowers says that Y. M. c.
"A. man recovered the ball, and as a
consequence he called it a safety, Civ
ing the 1st Infantry two points.
Jackson's Statement
Glenn Jackson says that Blowers
made a wrong decision in this case and
has the following to say about the
play:
THE account of the football game
between the 1st Infantry and the Y.
M. C. A, gives the score as three to
two.in favor of the Y. NJ. C. A., and re-
ports that the losers won their two
points by a safety caused by kicked
ball hitting the goal posts and then
being fallen on by 1st Infantry man.
Some one must have made a mis-
take. In the first place. if a 1st Infan.
try man fell on the ball and the play
counted for anything it would have to
be a touchdown. If a Y. NJ. c. A. man
fell on it, and the play counted for
anything, it would be a safety. But
the point is that ANY kicked ball strik.
ina the goal posts or eross-bar before
being touched by player Of either
side, unless it scores goal (Which
this did not) shall be considered a
touehback, and therefore counts for
nothing. This rule is Section Is OF
Rule VI"
Blowers Makes Statement
TO defend my decision, Section Is
of Rule VI, page 134, OF Spalding's Of
ficial Football Guide, 1917: Providing
that if any kicked ball strike the goal
posts or cross-bar before being
touched by a player of either side, un-
less it scores a goal, shall be consid-
cred a "touchbaek," can apply only
to a ball kicked from the field of play.
"The original definition of a touch.
back provides that the impetus which
sent the ball to or across the line
must be given by an opponent a
situation which is impossible with the
side defending its own goal, putting
the ball in play by a punt from behind
its goal line. This was the situation
instaneed in the disputed part Of Sat.
urday's game at Schofieid.
A Safety
The Y. NJ. c. A team had been