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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-04
PORTER WANTS WIFE
/ 10 CAST. BALLOT

Will Porter, Of Hagerstown, Jeffer-
son township trustee, is a bona fide
5uffragist. Let him tell It:
my wife is a hot Democrat and I'm
rearin' Republican. But told her
she had to register and I didn't care
whether she voted Democratic or not
my daughter is Republican. but
don't care about that either. want
them both to vote the ticket they
favor and I'm going to make my wife
register and vote"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-04
TEUTONS WON'T
ATTACK RIGA
(Ry Associated Press)

COPENHAGEN, (via London), April
A Parsonage particularly we'll in
formed politically and militarily." who
is easily recognizable as Colonel Won
Nreften of the general staff in charge
of the military department of the for
eign office, has informed the Politeen
that there is no prospect of German
offensive on the Riga front The col
onel says:
The spring thaw that is now setting
in is enough in itself to deprive an Of
fensive of any chance of success
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-04
AWAITS
CONGRESS- VOTE
(By Associated Press)

LONDON, April Andrew Bonar
Law, member of the British war coun-
Gil and government spokesman in the
House Of Commons, today stated in
the lower house of parliament that
until President Wilson's speech had
been discussed by the United States
Congress the British government was
satisfied it would not be right to take
official notice of it.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-04
GERMANS CAPTURE ).
RUSSIAN BRIDGE
{By Associated Press)

BERLIN, April 4.-German forces
yesterday captured on the middle
Stokhod river the Toboly bridgehead
held by the Russians on the western
bank, according to the official an
nouncement issued today by the Ger
man staff.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-04
INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN

Instructions were given to township
trustees covering the annual school
enumeration this morning by County
superintendent Williams
The enumeration will be taken in
each township between April 10 and
80. The enumeration is used as a
basis for granting state aid to county
schools. The state gives 81 for each
enumerated child.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-04
PlNNick GETS CONTRACT

Harry E. Pinnick, general contract
or, has been awarded the contract to
erect the fence enclosing Exhibition
park. He will start work immediate.
ly. The contract for the erection of
the stands probably will be let late
this afternoon. Directors were conf.
dent that the park would be in readi-
ness for the opening games with South
Bend. May 8.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-04
SELECT SKILLED LAeoRERs
(By Associated Press)

LIVERPOOL, April "A dozen well
known labor leaders from Liverpool
are now visiting military camps
throughout England selecting skilled
workers OF various types who will be
brought back to Liverpool and other
industrial ccnters where they are urg-
emily needed on war work.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-04
WOULDN'T EVEN DODGE

Sheriff Carr is opposed to establish.
ment Of whipping post for punish.
ment of lazy husbands"
ut wouldn't be fair" he explains.
"Some of EN- are so lazy they wouldn't
try to dodge the lashes."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-04
WILL SUPPORT WAR"
FOR SOLID FRONT
(By Associates Press,

WASHINGTON, April 4.-Senator
Kirby, Democrat, of Arkansas who Cd.
posed the armed neutrality bill today
announced that he would vote for the
war resolution that it may appear
that We are together" aud because a
vote against it, he felt, would be fu.
tile
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-04
PREPARE RELIEF
FOR JEWISH MEN
(Ry Associated Pressl

NEW YORK, April Active pre-
pdrations for welfare work among Jew
ish soldiers at points of mobilization,
training camps and army posts are be-
ing made by the army and navy COM
mittee of. the council Of young mems
Hebrew and Kindred associations, it
was announced today. This committee
already is in touch with "a army posts
and with some of the battleships. con-
Quoting work similar to that of the
army and navy department of the in
ternational Y. NJ. G.. A.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-04
CALLS FOR PREPAREDNESS
IRy Associated Press,

(By Associated Press)
SPOKANE, Wash, April 4.-Govern-
OF Ernest Lister in proclamation
published today, calls on the people
of Washington to cooperate immed-
lately in a preparedness campaign.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-04
TRANSACT ROUTINE AFFAIRS

Routine business was transacted at
a monthly meeting of the Board of
Children's Guardians this afternoon
at the court house.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-04
GERMANS ! FORCE !
RIVER CROSSING
tBy Associated Press)

(By Associated PreSS)
PETROGRAD, April 4. German
troops have forced crossing Of the
Stokhod river in volhynia after press
ing back the Russians, the war Office
announces.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-04
FossENkEMPER VISITS HOME

Raymond Fossenkemper who has
been in Pasadena, California, for the
past three years is the guest of his
mother, Mrs. Clara Fossenkemper.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-04

The demand for female factory
workers in New York, which was
noticeable in December, 1916, was
even more pronounced in January,
1917.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-04

Women OF New York State who are
interested in the preservation OF the
birds are working for cat license law.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-04

American glassware has been made
which withstands the heat of the oven
in baking.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-18
SOME NEW YORK STORES
STOP SELLING SUGAR

New York. oct IS.-With the mar
ket virtually bare Of Cuban cane SUI
gar. the new beet crop not available
here before December, half Of the big
refineries shut down and the others
running only half time, New York is
facing the most serious sugar famine
in its history.
Some stores have stopped selling
sugar altogether and others are linn
itinE the amount purchased by each
customer Prices as high as i cents
a pound retail are quoted
1t is predicted that the consumer in
New York and vicinity VIII find IL
very difficult 10 buy sugar until the
new Cuban crop gets here in January.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-18
Instruction In County
Schools Extends Far
Into Home Life Duties

That the work Of instruction in the
county schools extends far beyond the
class room itself is shown by the list
OF subjects on the monthly reports
submitted 10 the parents OF the stu
dents by county superintendent Miss
Myra Winkler. Besides the list Of
academic ubjects-arithmetic gram
mar. spelling and the like-there is a
column Of home work subjects. con
sIstinE Of the following
Sweeping and busting. cooking.
washing dishes, Wiping dishes. setting
table, making fires. chOppinE and
bringing I'm wood. making beds. in bed
before 9 o'clock, care and feeding Of
stock, milking. washing own clothes.
ironing own clothes. assisting with
the family washing and ironing,
scrubbing and taking care OF the
baby.
The reports for the first month Of
the current session are now being
made out by the various teachers IN
the county schools
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-18
COURTHOUSE PHONE BILLS
UP 10 COUNTY. FRYER SAYS

If the county's telephone bill IS to
be reduced. the number Of telephones
in the courthouse will have 10 be re-
duced also, for in the opinion Of cOuu-
ty attorney W. H. Fryer. the commits
sioners are acting within the law in
paying the bills for the 80 telephones
in the various offices Of the building.
At q recent meeting Of the county
commissioners, the matter Of reducing
the monthly telephone charges was
discussed and the question Of whether
the county should pay for all the con-
nectiOns was referred to Mr.. Fryer
His opinion was submitted Wednesday
afternoon and was 10 the effect that
every officer having a telephone in
the building except the justices Of the
peace and the constable, are county
officers and as such entitled TO have
their telephone bills allowed by the
commissioners. In the case Of the
justices and the constable. they are
empowered by law to deduct their
telephone charges from their fees. If
the county does not allow the charges
directly.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-18
CROCERS ASK PATRONS
TO ABOLISH DELIVERIES

Denver. Colo. oct. 1S-LarEe retail
grocery dealers here. employers Of
automobile drivers who went on
strike yesterday for a $50 weekly
wage for themselves and their auto
mobiles which they furnish with their
own labor now for SIS a week. are
considering abOlishing deliveries and
paying a rebate TO the buyer to take
his purchases home himself.
Announcement TO this effect was
made by q leading grocery firm today.
The proposal is a war economy meas
ure as wen as an effort 20 avoid
granting the demanded wage increase.
the announcement said.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-18
RED GROSS GETS
OUT ABIG VOTE
DR.. W. L. Brown Reelected
Chairman; Mrs. B. F.
jenkins Secretary.

"a large box TO the soldiers. Mrs
BToaddus reported. containing hun
dreds Of articles that had been sent
TO them TO make by the FL Paso chap
ter. This box contained bed socks,
bath robes. paIamas and other artl-
cles- The Nsleta chapter sent 1856
auxiliary. organized September 20, Of
which Mrs W s McMath Is chairman.
sent 52S articles. This auxiliary meets
each Thursday and Friday
The report Of the British Empire
club was also read by Mrs Broaddus
This cluD has turned IN total OF zoo
surgical dressings.
AdvertiSes City With Cards.
Miss Grace Logan. chairman Of the
ma gaZine committee, reported that
since September, when the troops be-
san TO pass through FL Paso, the COM
mittee gave 10 the soldiers approx
imately 10000 magazines. 10000 postal
cards. the latter the gift of the cham
Der Of commerce. the First National
bank. the Popular Dry Goods COM
pany, the Jewel shop and Mrs II. T.
Stevenson At least 1900 Of these
postal cards were remailed to their
friends back home at once, Miss
Logan said Money for stamping
many Of the cards was donated by
Mrs. Charles r MOrehead- Mrs. H f.
Stevenson. Mrs George Woods, Mrs.
H. 2. Corbin. Mrs. Charles Auer,
Misses Evalyn and Grace Logan
ID. c. Chapter Reports.
Mrs William Wallace, chairman OF
the Martha Washington circle-Spirits
OF 20. reported her committee had
contributed to the boxes 417 articles
containing handkerchiefs. wash rags,
dish towels. sheets and ice bags,
though in existence but few weeks.
Mrs. Z. c. Coleman, chairman OF the
Mt Franklin auxiliary, reported that
her committee had contributed tooth
paste. tobaccOs, combs, envelopes,
buttons, slippers. Bibles and scores Of
other articles for comfort bags for
the soldiers.
Membership Here Is 3S.3.
Mrs. II. E. Stevenson. chairman OF
the mem bership committee. reported
a total membership OF 31S6. During
TO other chapters. The Fort Bliss aux
Hilary has n total membership OF 4s-
Ysleta,19: SandersOn, g.; Mt Frank
lin (negrO) 5S- This makes a total Of
1923, she said
knitting Committee Busy.
Mrs. L. 3 Stewart, chairman Of the
knitting committee, said that on Sep
TENDER e3d her committee received
from the Red Cross supply depot, 200
pounds OF green yarn. The army has
authorized the use Of the grey and
on September % her committee re-
Ceived the first yarn Of this color, she
said. Another shipment Of 100 pounds
was received on October l. The fin
ished articles are now beginning to
be received she reported Already II
pairs OF Wristlets, nine pair OF socks.
five mufflers. two helmets and one
pair of bed socks nave been received
More than 100 garments are nearing
completion. Each day q different
group Of women have charge Of the
Ha ~
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-18

~ 9TH more than 200 members
w present, the majority Of them
women. the FL Paso chapter
OF the American Red Cross held its
annual meeting at the chamber OF
commerce Wednesday evening and
reelected DR.. W. L. Brown. by an al
most unanimous vote as its chairman
for the ensuing year. only Il votes
were cast for a. P. Coles. the oppos-
ing candidate and upon motion OF DIT.
B. F. Jenness the election OF DIT.
Brown was made unanimous.
Before the balloting started. Dr.
F. p Miller. addressing the meeting.
said I don't know who was author
lied TO present the name OF A. P
Coles at this meeting as a candidate
Tor chairman He is out Of the city
and mas been for several days.
Miss Grace Virginia Logan. in re-
ply, said In Justice TO myself I
must answer Dr. Miller. I viii say
that ! saw Otis Coles and he told me
A ?. Coles would serve II elected.
There Is not . person on the two tick
cts who has not signified his OF her
intention Of serving. II elected. This
is not a personal fight"
c n. Bassett, Vice Chairman.
The other officers elected and the
votes they received were Charles
n Bassett, vice chairman, 90; DIT. H
H Stark, treasurer. III; Mrs. B. F
jenkins. secretary. 90: w. ". Turney,
101; Lyrtil COblentz, los. and Mrs. J.
A. Rawlings, los. executive COM
mittee.
Mrs. H. z. Stevenson. who opposed
ar Bassett. received IS votes: John
H. Wyatt. opposing candidate to DR..
Stark received SO, and Miss Logan,
no opposed AIRS. jenkins, received
The three opposing candidates for
members Of the executive and the
votes they received were Mrs. y.
Lalowski % Mrs. ". IT Wallace.
IS, and John ". Fielding, %
SAYS DR.. Brown Efficient Chairman.
Robert /. Holiday. chairman Of the
nominating committee. together with
Mrs. g Z. Kelly and Winchester Coo
ley. were requested by Dr. Brown to
submit two complete tickets-one that
had supporters who would give him
proper cooperation; the other sug-
gested by the opposition NO gag is
put upon this election"
Mr.. Holiday said that II there were
any other candidates. or IL any one
cared 10 place any one in nomination
for an office, he or she could do so
from the floor. The speaker said
he had not seen 8Ir. Coles. as he was
out OF the city, but said he thought
DIT. Brown had made an efficient Of
ficer as chairman
we thought that DR.. Brown had
served so well we would not want n
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-18
A. P. COLES DID NOT
WISH RED CROSS OFFICE

'Dr Brown is one Of my very best
personal friends and my name
for president Of the Fl Paso chap
ter of the Red Cross in opposi-
ton 10 Dr. Brown. was submit
ted without my knowledge" said
A. 7. Coles today. on returning home
from an eastern trip. 7 was not con-
suited before my name was placed be-
fore last nights meeting" said he.
and I am surprised that my friends
did not withdraw ms name I would
not have accepted the position under
any conditions as a candidate against
DR.. Brown He has worked very hard
for the Red Cross and L am glad he
was elected"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-18
Lemon Juice
For FreCkleS
elrlsI Make beauty lotion at
home for a few cents. Try It!

Squeeze the juice Of two lemons in
% a oouue containing three ounces
Il orchard white. shake well. and you
nave a quarter pint OF the best
.reckle and tan lotion, and complex
on beautifier. at very. very small
cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and
any drug store or toilet counter will
upply three ounces OF orchard white
,Or a few cents. Massage this sweet
= fragrant lotion into the face. neck,
arms and hands each day and see
SOW freckles and blemishes disappear
md how clear. soft and white the skin
5ecomes. TesI II is narmless--AdY.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-18
TWO MEN ROB JITNE DRIVER
TAKE CAR, THEN LEAVE IT

Held up and robbed Of S3.15 about
11-3O Wednesday night on Magoffin
avenue near Walnut by two Ameri-
cans. according to the story he told
the police. G. Gil. driver OF jitne has
IS9. was forced from his machine. In
which the men drove off. The ma
chine was found deserted at Kansas
and Eighth streets about an hour
later by a Waterman employed by
Held Brothers
Gil. who lives at 3505 Frutus street
told the police that the men boarded
the car at Palm street and Masof-
fin avenue
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-18
FUlIIGATIOS MAKES FIRE SCARCE

What some Of the guests thought
was q fire. and what others thought
were gas fumes. aroused many from
their beds early Thursday morning
at the Stockton hotel. 100 - san
Jacinto street Police officers were
called. when il was discovered that
The fumes came from the Majestic
theater on the first floor. which en-
ployes were fumigatinE with sulphur
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-18
NAVAL RESERYISTS BREAK
UP A STUDENT MEETING

New York. OCT. 1S.-Forty naval re-
servists from a government radio
station marched through a street as
sembIv Of 1000 Columb fa university
students today and broke up a dem
onstration by followers Of Leon
Sampson. expelled from Columbia for
his anti war attitude.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-18
RED GROSS CHOOSES DR.. BROWN
TO CONTINUE IMPORTANT WORK

Charles n Bassett Named Vice President; DR.. H. H.
Stark, Treasurer; Directorate Includes w W. Tur-
ney, Myrtil Coblentz and Mrs J. A. Rawlings;
Committee Reports Show Great Activity.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-18
RECIPE
Chocolate Layer Cake

gradually. Add remaining cup sugar to
beaten yolis. Combine mixtures. Sift
together -four, baking powder and salt.
Add to first mixture alternately with
milk lastly favoring and stifiy beaten
whites. Finish with Chocolate filing
and icing.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-18
Merchants Lunch 4Oc

Excellent food. Everything spot
lessly clean. Come and see. Camp
bells Cafe.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-18

Take n Ride through the south part
Of town Count Lee NeWman's signs.
Then let him handle your tenement
Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-18

If you knew of a shorten
ing which gave baking results
that butter would be proud
of-and at a mere fraction
Of the cost of butter you
would wanttO use it, wouldn't
your
Here IS a recipe for a per-
fectly delicious cake made
without butter.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-18

Use Kelly Springfield Tires
and save money.
Boss Rubber Co.
500 Texas Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-18

~ 18th more than 200 members
M present, the majority Of them
W women. the FL paSo chauter
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-18

Womens crepe De chine CANT
soles. IN white or flesh; yoke Of
heavy lace. A value extraord-
mary. at each. only
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-19
PROCLAMATION III.

Whereas. After prolonged alb
Scnc".. Old Sol has finally penetrated
the clouds and diSpclIcd tn" chilly
brrrzrs of the ancient and honorable
city of Whrclin%;
Therefore. L. is hereby set forth. or
drrri and proclaimed To the Ohio
Valley ~ large and TO tn" citizens of
Wheeling and vicinity in particular
that Winter Hal has been tried. con
vicicd and sentenced 10 four months
exile.
And during The said period Of four
months. beginning today. Straw Hat
shall occupy the high place Of honor
in his community.
The penalty for failure 10 obey this
order shall be great discomfort and
social oStrdcism. for it hath oft been
said tha, it is better TO be dead than
out of style
Done in the city of Wheeling this
18th day Of May. \. y. 1917.
General ACClamation.
Military Dictator.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-19
COBURN PLAYERS PRESENT
CLASSIC ORIENTAL SCENES

Il was with The yellow Jacket"
70" Oriental play STAGED ard played
in III" Oriental manner. that IN" Co
burn PLAYERS marie ;hr theatrical sue
cess of the year in New York last win
ter. and il is in this production. with
scenery. uniQ,, properties and marvel.
nu+lN wrought Chinese costumes on
lir" thar they come. 10 the Court Thea
ir" on Friday evening. May 18th, ono
ni%ht only.
Among 40 much thai il "vanesr"nf
In III" metropolis. the tnhurnS nave
"SiA hll7hri Themselves IA trul" prOph-
81 at The iImprUbahir They have
shown that a play truly ranked as 4
classic may ~ tchsame time he won
druu>ly amusing IN the most lightly
amusement ~"eking or minds AZ to IN"
wh" calls for d"cp"r things III the
drama. The yellow Jacket" supplies
hnjh In degree more Than mere sat
icfart ion
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-19
VIRGINIA CLUB
OUT Of LEAGUE
REMOVAL FROM CIRCUIT WAS AN
NOUNCED LAST NIGHT BY
PRESIDENT BELL.
Team VIII not GO to Follausbee Today
McConkeys Will Go to That
Place Instead.

Tho virginia cluh ii lh' ln:"r-ci'H
l"aSIc has withdrawn. j. WAS aur"GNccd
las, night ny Harry I}"li. president. n
reason was given. Tn" team WAS $"hca
ul"d t. play in :Hilau%i'"" to-day. an
Fullau$hrr IL como. her" tumnrruw. hW:
with tn" withdrawal -! the Virginia ,lui
th.' McC"ni'yS will go TO that plrcc
Sundays gaines Will l." rs follows:
Ful:nu - .it";ih"nvillc - Ean"sI.
Mr6nuk"N% ~ S;ru"hmrnS - games
ShAhNSiILr ~ Homo Clnh.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-19
TIE THEATRES
SEAT SALE OPENS FOR

u. W. ,;rilfth's magnificent spec
raclr. "Thr Birth OF Il Nati"n. Will
rulnm"nrr limited engagement ui
three. DAYS AZ tn" Court Theatre Mon
day night. May u. with daily matin"cS
thereafter Everywhere that This sen
Salinnally successful attraction has
played The audiences have We'd The
evening performances in Attendance.
The arrangement whereby all seats
are reserved and sold in Hdvanr" is il
happy 0nr. in as much lis persons who
would otherwise find il impossible or
difficult To buy IN time 10 soc thr open
ing SCrm'S ar" thereby enabled 10 Sc
cure reservations far ahead.
Incidental Ia The showing Of the pic
'ur" is q musical score. which Is Il mar
vel Of experimentation. far each mcln'
dy is illustrative" Of the shifting scene
and the whole field OF musical Cnmpu-
Silion has been searched with Tho soul
Of Il lru" artist. This score. played rs
Il symphony orchestra Of thirty. arcen,
ruaies tine dramatic effect 50 S!lIlfully
ccnIrivrd by Producer Griffith.
I Such eminent artists as Henry T.
Wai'hall. Mae Marsh. Lillian Gish
Miriam Cooper. Mary Alden. 10 men
tion only few, are in the leading
roles. AZ 4 mnitcr Of fact. there is
Mi :: person in The production who is
NOT ilur "a character. and As there
wrr" required 1S.U0n PERSONS TO give
verify (" this historic and romantic
play, The task of production seems rs
founding.
SEATS are now un sale for all per
, fnrmanr"S. and This will be tn" first
engagement "f this famous picture n
r"dUr"i prices