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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09
Death of Engineer Chase.

Although it had been thought that he
would recover, Winfield L. Chase Of
Portland died in hospital In Berlin, N.
a., on Monday, Jan. LIST. Mr.. Chase
was engineer on the eastbound Grand
Trunk train which was In the collision
between West Bethel and Gilead on the
night of the oath of December. The
hearing on the accident by the public
utilities commission had been continued
until he was able to appear, 80 as to get
his testimony. This will not now be
available toward fixing the responsible.
ity, it being understood that he did not
even make an informal statement before
bis death.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09
What Would staaaer Them.

What Would Stasser Thorn.
A philosopher writing In the Milwau-
kee Journal says:
1T is a popular diversion to talk
about how dumfounded our GRANDPA
theirs would he by our telephones and
motorcars, and so on, but apparently
no one dares imagine what they would
think Of the bills"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09
noN,T LTr SKIN TROUBLES
SPREAD

Red. pimply skin that itehss and
hmm Il embarrassing, and gets worse u
neglected.. Bad skin 10 . socta! nsaol'
CAB and . constant source Of worry.
Correct It 1t once with DR.. Hobson.s
Eoxems Ointment. This healing oint'
mont kills the germ, sootbes the irfita.
Zion and quickly restores your akin 70
normal. For babies suffering tho TOT
tures Of eczema, or for grown-ups VINO
have long fought chronic skin ailments.
DR.. Hobson's Eczema Ointmens "
guaranteed remedy. At your drugg'"'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09
Helping the Clock.

"Ahaw said the head clerk. I'm
glad to notice that you're arriving
punctually now, Mr.. Slocombe."
Eyes, sir. I've bought parrot"
"a parrot? What on earth for? ]
told you to get an alarm clock"
Eyes; I did. But after day or two
I got used to 1t, and 1t didn't wake me.
So got the parrot. And now when /
go to bed l Ak the alarm clock and
put the parrots cage on top Of 1t.
When the alarm goes of it startles
the parrot, and what that bird says
would wake up anybody. London
Fun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09
Waterford.

Mrs. r. A. Damon has had severe at
tack of acute indigestion, but 10 on the
gain now.
Mr., and Mrs. P. A. Ripley and five
children and Mr.. and Mrs. l.. E. Abbott
and Master Franklin were at the home
of their father, F. A. Damon, for Christ
mas. They also entertained Mr.. and
Mrs J. G. Harvey and Henry E. Miles
for hat day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Hunt Of Twin
Mountain, N. a., are visiting her aunts,
Mrs. F. A. Damon and Mrs. j. G. Har-
vey. Mr.. Hunt has gone to work out
ting pine for j. G. Harvey and Frank
Damon, also Henry Miles 10 at work for
them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Button and Mr..
and Mrs. James Perry and Miss Ruth
wers with their father, George Miles, for
Christmas,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09
Hiram.

A force OF men, oxen and horses have
been nearly week hauling IN 18-ton
iron casting from Hiram station to HI
ram Falls. 1877 e 5
Mrs. Alice L. Goodwin 10 inlquite poor
health. Her son, Ivory Goodwin, and
bis aon, Of Rumford Falls, recently WIS.,
tied her.
Miss Caroline ]. Lewis is falling With
nervous debility. ~
Miss Gladys Ridlou of Cornish 10 tsacb-
ing the winter torn on Hiram Hill, her
native district. 66a
The East Hiram village schools re-
sumed Jan. let.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09
Not What He Wants to Know.

Hiram Diggs writes thus to the Trac.
ton Bulletin: II received the book you
sent me which ia named What Makes the
Gasoline Engine Go. I amt read ityet
because what's the use reading It when !
don't care what makes the gasoline en-
CINE 60 az long as 1t goes which mine
don't only occasionally. What l want to
know is What Makes the Gasoline En-.
CINE Stop. II you got book called that
send me one. want to know what
makes my gasoline engine stop when
everything Is o K and nothing IL the
matter"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09

After the resignation Of Psyson Smith
a. state superintendent Of schools ias!
summer. Governor Curtis appointed
Glenn ". Starksy OF Augusta to oil the
position temporarily, bat did not MAKE
snv nomination Of . permanent mourn
bent of the position, and has lett that fo'
NJ Milliken 10 do.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09
Optimism.

, Optimism.
Wife-John, you'll have to take that
ball away from baby. he hit sister
on the head with 1t. John-Yes, dear,
bat you should have seen the curve the
little cuss had on it.-Puck.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09
South Paris. Maine. January 9. 1917
ATWOOD 6 FORBES,
Editors and Proprsefors.
GEORGE NJ. ATWOOD. A. E. FORBES.

Terms al 50 year II paid strictly in advance.
Otherwise $500 year. Single copies cents
ApvERrIsEMENrs:- All legal advertisements
are given three consecutive Insertions for sl-oo
per Inch In length Of column. SpeciaI con-
tracts made With local. transient and yearly
advertisers.
JOB PRINTING New type, rass presses, eecEic
nover- experienced workmen and low prices
Combine to make this department of our ousi-
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09

Twelve thousand deer ID the estimate
made By the commissioners at inland
fisheries and game IN their annual report
~ having been Shot 10 Maine during the
last season. They make number OF
recommendation of changes In the law,
including the sbolishmenf Of the close
time on foxes, and close time Of two
years on ruled grouse.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09
East Brownfield.

Schools commenced last week, some
on Monday, Jan. 1.
Mr.. Brown, the high school teacher,
supplied the pulpit at the Congregation
al church Dec. 81.
The Sunday School will be continued
at Bradbury Hall for the present.
Mrs. Giles has returned from trip to
Boston, where she attended the Billy
Sunday meetings and was very favorably
impressed with the services.
A. r. johnson left Tuesday for Angus
Ia tc attend the Inauguration Of Govern.
reflect Milliken.
Marion johnson has returned 10
Dover, N. b.
Mary Peckham 10 tsaohing in the
Wakefield district. s.
= los cutting has been going on here. A
largo quantity 10 being cut
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09

Inc covered Qton supper euu 5OCiei
held by the Good Will Society Wednes-
day ut the home of Rev. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ball proved ouch . pleasant affair that
more such socisls are to follow In the
near future.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. s. Mann we're guests
Thursday of Mrs. Mann's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Leslie Newell OF Sumner.
The Baptists and Methodists united in
q watch meeting service at the Methodist
church, although they did not remain to
watch the old year ont. Billy Sunday
songs were sung. Rev. L. W. Grunndy
read Scripture. Rev. Sarah Robinson
offered prayer. Each pastor gave short
sermonettes. A testimony meeting and
prayer closed the service.
Miss Dolley of Westbrook ia the new
grammar school teacher in place of Miss
Curran, who will not return.
Mrs. s. T. White recently gave . din.
ner party in honor of her two nieces,
Miss Mildred White of Topsham and
Miss Annette Austin of South Paris.
Those present were Lucy Edwards.
Hazel and Bertha Cole, Laura Emery
and Edith Gardner. Alice Berry also
came in the afternoon. Music and games
we're enjoyed.
Mrs. Cyrus Irish of Buckfleld has been
the recent guest of her daughter, Mrs.
II. b. Wardwell, and family.
Vernal Bates of New Haven, Conn.,,
recently spent few days with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Bates.
At q recent dedication service at tho
NJ. E. church a pulpit and table were
dedicated, which were made by L. W.
Grundy and were very pretty, made of
quartered oak, presented by the Ep-
worth League. Howard McKeene, pres
ident of the League, made the presen-
tation speech, and o. D. Ellingwood &C
cepted on behalf of the church.
Pine Gone Whist Club held public
whist party at Centennial Hall Thursday
evening which was very pleasant. Seven
tables of whist.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

January Clearance Sale.
Rubber Footwear.
z. L. Merchant 4 Co.
Chas. II. Howard Co
N Dayton Bolster Co.
Blue Stores.
William Tell Flour.
Divorce Libel.
Your widows Husband.
Notice.
Female Help Wanted.
Anniversary Feature.
Bankruptcy Notice.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed sdminissrssrix OF the
TIMOTHY q. LUNT, late of Buckneld,
bonds a. the law directs. All persons having do
mands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired 70 present the same for settlement, AND
all indebted thereto are requested to mako pay
ment Immediately. A. rvr
December 10Th, 1916. @x
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09
Want Too Far.

An unsuccessful lover was asked by
what means he had lost the object Of
his affections.
"Alas," he said, II fattered her till
she got too proud to speak to mel"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09
SINGLE COPIES.

Single copies Of THE DEMOCRAT are four cents
each They will be mailed on receipt of price oy
the publishers or for the convenience OF patrons
sinoIe conies of each issue have been placed on
sale AZ the following places In the County:
South Paris. Towards Drug Store.
Shurtleff's Drug Store.
Norway. Moves Drug Store
stones Drug Store.
Rpckaeld. A. l.. Newton, Postmaster
paris nm. Helen r Cole. Post Once.
West Paris. Samuel T. White.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09
IDA A. RAND.
State Of Maine.

OXFORD, ss. Januafy q, ST; y.
A. Rand and made oath to the truth Of the
statements made In the foregoing libel, and par.
ticulariy a. to the residence OF the said noeiee.
Before me,
Justice Of the Peace.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09
Coming Events.

Jan. ls-Julia Hammond spelling contest, Paris
schools. ,t.,.o
Ian. l2, B, l4-Secoud annual session Maine
Community Efficiency Conference, Augusta
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09

Fred Lebroke met with . bad accident
by getting his arm In the mailing ma
chime at Browns mill, breaking the
ANAL bone and crushing IL % IL bad 70
be cut to take up the arteries, and eight
stitches were taken.
Stella Hobson has not been - we'll
lately.
Willis Littlefeld and Helen Lord have
been guests at Fred Hazelton's . few
days.
Edith Knight made flying visit hero
at her homo, coming Christmas and 60
ing away Wednesday after.
The high school scholars have return
ed to their schools.
Tbs Grsngers had fine time ct their
social and dance Friday night.
Mrs. Rilla Marston IL visiting her
daughter. Mrs. Sidney Hatch, ct Lowell.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09

O4ipNu OOuuNy otOPtOo0hhasANn - sAS
present legislature consists of one sem
aior and seven Representatives. From the
official directory the following brief
biographical sketches of them are OBJ
tanned:
SENATOR.
Stanley, Orman L., Porter iKezar
Falls, P. o. Age 80. Born in Porter.
Always Republican. Member of the
House in 1909. Postmaster at Kezar
Falls twelve years. Superintendent of
Schools at Porter FIVE years. Cashier of
Kezar Falls National Bank. Dealer in
real estate and lumber. Dry goods mer-
chant. Methodist. Educated at Parsons
field Seminary. Married and has hVe
children.
REPRESENTATIVES,.
Andrews, Herbert F., Norway. Age
so, Born in Otisfield. Republican.
Dealer In horses and wool. Congrega-
tionalist. Educated at Norway High
School. Married. Member Of the Ma
sonic bodies, Portland Commsndery, K.
T., and Kora Temple. Extensive bust
ness in horses and wool have given a
wide acquaintance, and many trips to
in all town and county affairs. Trustee
Norway Savings Bank. Trustee Norway
Water Co.
Charles, Ralph g., Lowell. Age 81.
Born in Lowell. Republican. Farmer.
Educated at Bridgton Academy. Marri-
cd.
Cummings, c. w., Hebron. Age 49,
Born in Albany. Republican. Has been
selectman, constable, member of school
committee and tax collector. Farmer.
Congregationalist Educated In the
schools at Mechanic Falls and at Hebron
Academy. Married.
Eaton, Frederic O., Rumford. Age
"A. Born In Rumford Center. Republi.
can. Was town clerk In Rumford from
1895 to 1906. Manager. Methodist
Educated In the common schools oil
Rumford, Maine Wesleyan Seminary 81
Kent's Hill and Shaw's Business College
Married.
Hutchins, George A., Mexico. Ags
80. Born in Oakland. Republican
Lawyer (ofice 10 Rumford). Congrega-
tionalist. Educated at Bates College
Married.
Stanley, Frank, Dixfsld. Age s.
River. Dixfield. Progressive and Re
rra o.pr, Enlisted In SD Maine Volun-
that notice before the age Of 10 years
terested by causlng-h until the end of the
Puolished three weeks y. been selectman
lord Democrat published . tackle. Iibsra
20 be held g Paris In and located In the
the third Tuesday of January Msmbe,
ten O'Clock In the forenoon. and s. 81. NJ.
any thev have. why the prayer ols.o
tioner should not be granted. A. Il.
ADDISON L. HERRICK, Judge of saio No..
Ge-3 Attest: ALBERT ID. PARK, Regisse
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09

Imuure blood runs you down-makes ycu an
essv victim for disease. For pure blood ana
sound digestion Burdock Blood Bitters. Atsh
drug stores. Price >l.so.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09

Tia Subscribers hereby dive nosice that they
have ban duly appointed executors of the last
IN the Cosn<y Of Oxford, deceased. and given
bonds - The LAW directs. All persona hSvins
de3ands against - estafo Of said doceasod are
dealyed 70 preseak TIE sAme for settIemenk ard
81 mdeesed theyees Ana neepsstsd 70 nake pay
nGnt iumediately. ~ a - 80 -
December 18th, 1915.
@. PETER CLARK
IRAMK r Am. agent fQr G..
R-t9 Peoor Claxk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09

Some spirited contests for the various
state and legislative offices preceded the
formal organization of the Seventy
eighth Maine Legislature at Augusta on
Wednesday. These contests were In the
Republican caucuses and for the Repuo-
licsn nominations, as both houses have
large Republican majority. Indeed, the
cancuses were not completed until
about $50 Wednesday morning. In the
five-cornered fight for the nomination lot
attorney general, sixteen ballots were
taken before majority was secured.
Tue nominees of the Republican
caucuses, all of whom were subsequent
ly elected, were:
Secretary of State-Frank W Ball, Dover:
State Treasurer-Josepb W. Simpson, YORK.
Attorney GeDeral-Guy II. sturgis, fortan9-
Commissioner Of Agrlculture-John A. hoo'
erts, Norway.
Executive Council
Edward T. Gowell Of Berwick.
George w. Norton Of Portland
Frank B. Nichols Of Bath.
Fred w. Bunker of North Arson.
Alvin <. Farnsworth OF Brookhne.
Norman II. Fay Of Dexter.
Ashley st. Clair of Calais.
SENATE
President-Tsber d. Bailey of Bangor.
Secretqry-wm. Z. Lswry OF Augusta
Asst Secretary-L. Ernest Thornton or Port
land.
Asst Messenger-J. +. Ashford Of Thorndike
Folder-Clyde r. Stewart Of Augusta.
Asst. Folder-Milton c. James OF Augusta.
Postmaster-Arthur 4. Knight Of Garland.
Doorkeeper-Steyen b. Lord Of Lebanon.
HOUSE
Speaker-william L. Bonney, Bowdoinham.
Clerk-William r. Roix, Pressure Isle.
Asst Clerk-Edward 4. Chase, Bluehill.
Messenger-Patrick Hayes, Chelsea.
Postmsster-wm. T. Morrison, Bar Harbor.
Mail Carrier-T NJ. Rollins, Augusta
First Folder-Joseph II. Dixon. Eliot.
Second Folder-Howard s. Mitchell, South
Portland.
Doorkee per-Chas. n. Ashford, Augusta.
On Thursday Hon. Carl E. Milliken OF
Island Falls was inaugurated governor
Of Maine, and gave bis address to the
legislature. The part Of IL which at
tracted most attention was naturally
that relating to the enforcement OF the
prohibitory law. As was expected, he
expressed himself vigorously, favoring
a constitutional amendment which
would give the governor power to re-
move delinquent sheriffs and county at
torneys. He also strongly recommends
a budget system for the state, in making
its appropriations. A mill tax is favor
ed as the best way of providing for the
construction of improved roads. Vari.
Gus other recommendation are included
in his address, but he evidently does moi
believe in too much making OF law, az
be vote I'd a caution against multiplicity
Of laws in his opening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09

ror regular action Of the bowels; easy, natural
moveme1ts. relief Of constipation, Try Dosn's
Raonleka 36c 1t all stores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09
Legislature of 1917 Meets.

ORGANIZATION EFFECTED AND GOVERN
OR MILLIKEN INAUGURArED.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09

Itching, bleeding. protruding or blind piiens
have yielded to Doan's ointment 0oo - ID
stores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09
DlckVale,

Earle Chenery, little son Of David
Chenery, was very III the past week with
indigestion. DR.. Sturtevant attended
him.
Miss Idells Wyman of Weld Is visiting
relatives here.
Rev. Chester Oliver is guest at Graf
ton Gordon's.
Roy Lunt of Falmouth is at Linas
Libby's.
Mrs. Elmeds Richardson is working
for Mrs. Ben Roberts.
Miss Josephine Roberts 10 some better.
Mrs. Herman Fuller went to Hale Sat-
urdsy to see Mrs. Herbert Fuller who 10
very i'll with pneumonia.
Oscar Allen Is with his daughter, Mrs.
David Chenery, for the present.
Bernard Putnam is saving Ice for Ben
Roberts. =
School began this morning after two
weeks vacation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09

Mr.. and Mrs. e. 81. Morrill, and r. I.
Bean attended Pomona Grange ct Nor
way Jan. 2.
j. A. Mckenzie and crew. have bean
.tsirg and housing L. =. Blanchard's
suoy Cushing has employment In
has hsss dasill lost . horse recently.
vill a!,d ssseamsA and Nosse Bennett have
Is - co :; 81 o1iSoA. Mckenzie.
having demands sSSinss &C. Mills have
ceased are desired 70 prssene parties @
sstflsn,snts and al indebted thszSAsI
- ua1s payment ippediafaly.
Dsesnhsr lS1h. INA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09

J.C. Wyman, who 10 i'll with the
grippe, is reported little better.
Toy Lunt Is doing carpenter work for
Liz as Libby's people.
Mrs. Esther Gordon, who has been
quite i'll at the home OF her daughter In
Di1feld, is on the gain, and able to sit
up part of the time.
L. K. Lovejoy is wintering bis Hol-
stein oxen that girth s IT,, 2 In.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-09

Harold jackson got one finger crushed
when handling logs at kann's mill Fri
day.
Tuesday evening the ofacers Of On
ward Rebekah Lodge were installed BY
D. D. p, Miss Ava Leach and D. d. G..
NJ, Mrs. Clark Of South Paris, and are as
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-16

Richmond business men were
pleased today over the prospect of a
decided improvement in the local in
dustrial situation, as result Of the
action of practically all the great sea-
board railroad systems establishing an
embargo on export shipments.
They believe that by reason of this
latest railroad embargo there will soon
be enough cars available to handle
domestic shipments.
A few local manufactures have suf-
fered no appreciable Inconvenience as
q result of the various embargoes and
the general car shortage of the past
few months. Included in this list were
the Starr Piano company and the
American Seeding Machine company.
Most Factories Hard Hit.
The majority of the Richmond fac
tories have been hard hit by en-
bargoes and the car shortage notably
the automobile manufacturing con-
Germs.
The Davis Motor Car company at
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-16
lBV Associated PreSSl


HACHITA, N NJ, Feb. Is. - Two
troops of the Twelfth Cavalry. under
Col. J. o. Waterman, today patrolled
the international border In the vicin-.
ity of Corner Ranch, where last Mon
day three American cowboys were
seized, carried away and murdered by
ican troops would cross into Mexico.
Col. Waterman said depended on in
structions from army headquarters.
The bodies of Andrew Peterson.
Burton Jensen and Hugh Accord, the
murdered cowboys. we're found late
yesterday three miles over the Mcxi-
can line by'a party of searchers head
ed by Lem Spillsbury. Mormon scout
with General Pershing's expedition in
Mexico.
Men Wounded Several Times
Each had been shot several times.
the bodies had been badly mutilated
and the clothing removed. Spillsbury
and companions had spent three days
searching for the Americans and just
as they were about to abandon hope
of success. discovered the three bod
les in a clump of cactus.
The ground near where the bodies
were found indicated that desperate
struggle had taken place between the
captors and the captives.
Appear at Corner Ranch
When the Mexican bandits appear
ed at the Corner Ranch last Monday,
most of the employees took fight, but
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-16
AMERICAN COLONY
ARRIVES AT BERNE
ENROU1E TO U. S.
(By Associated Press)

RERNE, Switzerland, Via Paris. Feb.
1S.-The last contigeGt of the Ameri-
can colony arriving here from Ger
many left tonight for Paris on their
way 70 Spain and home Compare
lively few left on the regular evening
train as most Of those who failed to
depart last night got away during the
day after rumor that entry into
France would be refused after Friday
A report was widely circulated dur
ing the last twenty-four hours that
Americans would be required to leave
Paris almost as soon as they arrived
and this FASTENED the exodus. The
arrival of al additional number of
Americans from Germany, including
American corsuls has not occurred
and II consequence reports are rife
that they are being detained by the
German government.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-16
ARMY MEASURE
COMES BEFORE
LOWER HOUSE
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16-The S247,-
100000 army appropriation bill was
taken up today in the House with
prospects of a vote early next week
Chairman Dent Of the military af-
fairs committee, at the instance of
the war department, moved to in
crease from s1,0O0,00O to s4.50O,oOO
the amount which may be used for
aviation schools out of the unexpend-
ed balance of appropriations provided
by the current army bill.
The pending bill provides, in addi-
tion to that, ss.O00,oOO for aviation.
Secretary Baker has asked Chair
man Dent for numerous increases to
the committee bill but the commit
tees attitude is to deny them.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-16

The first city in the United States
to federate its charitable and social
service work was Cleveland.
The second was Dayton.
The third was Richmond.
In the first two cities the federated
plan has succeeded beyond hopes.
Each year has seen an expansion in
service and contributions.
In the last-named, Richmond, the
federated plan has not been applied
successfully to social problems. Each
year has seen contraction of service
and shrinkage Of funds.
Reasons for Contrast.
There are reasons for this contrast.
Perhaps one of the outstanding reasons
is the difference in the attitudes OF the
organizations toward the public.
In Richmond the officers and paid
workers of the Social Service Bureau
maintain stoutly that it is private
institution, amendable to none by a
contributor, and the public is not en-
titled to information concerning its
affairs. The public is not taken into
the confidence of the Richmond
bureau.
Secretary Melpolder says the bureau