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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-12

corrupt practices act. 1t rs from vol
untary organizations whose contribss-
tions cannot be scrutinized that cor
ruption arises. They cannot now be
inspected as are the political organi-
cations. But they can mask corrup-
ton
Gets Records Of Grand jury.
Mr.. Humes came into possession of
the records of the alliance organiza-
tions in Allegheny county, Pennsyl-
vania> through a grand jury investiga-
ton Of the activities Of German or
ganiAations opposing prohibition
The Allegheny organization adopted
resolution in 1915 urging special
session Of the con gress to pass law
prohibiting the shipment of muni
tiens TO the allies. Mr. Humes said
and after the United States entered
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-12

Germany U1rfch asked for eontribu
tions in this country toward the sup
port of German prisoners in Siberia.
.lnferior,- Said Hexamer
Humes explained to newspaper men
that the quotation referred to was IN
the Post office Department hle ana
was being used in proceeding to
determine whether Siebers paper
should be barred from the, mails.
During his testimony the District At
torney told of the statement made IN
his office by Or. C. J. Hexamer, IN
which the alliances former head as
serted that the American form OF GOV
errment was much inferior TO con-
stitutional form of monarchy.
The National German American
Alliance" Humes said, should be
amendable to some such la" as the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-12
Hint at u. S. Control
of Express Companies

WASHINGTON. March 12.-Govern-
ment control probably will be extend
ed shortly to the leading express COM
panies, It vas officially intimated to-
day at the railroad administration.
The companies that would be affected
are the Adams, American, Wells. Far
60, Great Northern, Northern, Cana
dian and Western.
Most express companies earnings
last year were far below the record
CT the year before and some, notably
the Adams, recorded an actual deficit
in the latter month. Government op-
Grafton and compensation on the base
Of the average earnings for the last
three years is sought by most com
panies. Since the government took
over the railroads, representatives OF
the companies have conferred repeat
edly with railroad administration OF.
fcials urging that the government
take over their interests.
Some decision will probably be
reached within ten days.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-12
GERMAN MINISTER
ARGENTINE

BUENOS AYRES. Argentina, March
12.-It is reported here today that
Count Won Luxburg. the former Ger
man minister, has fed Argentine ter
ritory, escaping to Chile.
Count Won Luxburg's escape was
suspected when reports came from a
town in the Andes that the former
minister, the former naval attache,
and a large group OF other Germans
passed there last night on the inter
national train for Chile. Inquiry OF
the police here showed that Count
Won Luxburg had been missing for
several days from the house where
he was supposed to have been under
strict surveillance.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-12

the American constitution should be
burned In effigy?"
'T did not" replied Keller.
Hughes was defeated because Of his
association with the saberrattling
Roosevelt"
Thus H. Ufrich, President of the Al
iegheny County branch Of the National
German American Alliance, reported
TO his fellow members. This was part
Of the testimony given today as to
political activity by alliance members.
E. Lowry Humes, attorney for the
Western District Of Pennsylvania, tes-
titled In the night hours before the
subcommittee which has in charge the
King bill to dissolve the alliance on
the grounds of disloyalty,
1t was developed also that after the
United States severed relations with
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-12

never had the slightest idea OF en-
eagtng tn German propaganda tn my
school work"
Another text book contained Ger
man propaganda. Senator King said,
to the extent of reciting that "Germa-
ny is surrounded On all sides by enc
miles," anG therefore, needs a large
standing army.
Mr.. Keller declared he knew of no
such reference In any OF the school
books As member of the school
board he had nothing to do with the
selection OF the text books, he said.
Did you know" Senator Wolcott
asked, that George Siebel, now the
editor Of the Bulletin. the alliances
official publication. is also editor of
German language paper in Pittsburg
in which he wrote July 4. 1917, thai
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-12
Warning Gioen Against.
Penciling Letters to
Serpice Men N France

WASHINGTON, March 12.--Post-
masters have been requested to notify
senders of mail to soldiers, sailors and
marines OF the American expedition
airy forces that care should be taken
to write the siven name in full, pre-
ceding or following the name Of the
addresse with the necessary title
such as private, sergeant or heuten
ant
The postotfice department also re
quests that the name Of the unit or or
ganization be given. Senders are
warned to refrain from using lead
pencils in addressing mail and tr
make certain that the envelopes used
are made Of substantial material.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-12

WASHINGTON, March 12.-Joseph
Keller. OF indianapolis, vice president
Of the German Alliance, did
not prove q productive witness when
he was examined by the Senate COM
mittee that is inquiring into the activ-
tiles of that organization. He admit
ted that the Alliance has conducted a
campaign to uphold the vets in In
diana, Ohio and other states, but his
testimony in regard to German pro-
uaganda work involved no admissions.
He was subjected TO a close cross
examination by Senators King. Sterl-
inr and Nolcott. In the most sweep
ing terrnc lie denied that as member
Of the school board OF INDIANAPOLIS
he had anything to do with selecting
he text looks in the indianapolis
schools He said that in Indiana the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-12

text books are chosen by the State
Board OF Education, which meets
every FIVE years for that purpose.
Senator King desired an explana-
ton as to why. in one OF the text
books in use in the Indianapolis
schools, one whole page IS devoted ex
clusivelv TO sounding the praises OF
the Kaiser. and not one word said
ebout Washington. Lincoln or other
American statesmen.
II have never seen the book" Kel-
Ter declared.
"As long as was member Of the
board the question OF text books never
came up he said. II know that those
who served with me on the board will
testify that never engaged tn pro-
rasnntia work OF any kind, The word
"prcra:sanda" Is 6is;asteful TO me, and
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-12
Chewing Gum is One
Desire of Americans
in France Writes Dalbey

One of the desires Of soldiers
abroad is chewing gum, writes Her
bert Dalbey. son of Mr.. and Mrs. wal
ter L. Dalbey.
Young Dalbey, who enlisted last
May. is in the field artillery and has
been in action.
He is enjoying his service and he
writes that the weather during Janu-
ary and February was fine and very
little Of the time was below freezing.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-12
Today's Temperature
For Wayne County by w. {. Moor

For Wayne County by w. E. Moore
Partly cloudy. Colder tonigh. and
Wednesday.
General Conditions The recent
storm reported to be moving south
ward Is now moving toward the lakes
and v Iii cross there tonight. 1t Is
causing somewhat cloudy weather
south Of the fortieth parallel aI!G gcn-
cral snnws over the aorth aud north
west. It will be followed by low tem-
pnratures probably reaching freezing
roin. and perhaps below sometime dur
ing .he next SO hours Strong south
v->yt winds y Ill become variable. An
other storm Of considerable sire IS
moving into the United States from
thc Pacific coast attended ny general
rains west Of the Rockies.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-12
Cuba Gets SIS 100000
Credit from America

WASHINGTON. March 12.-Another
ally became a borrower from the Unit
ed States when the treasury extended
a credit OF $4,000, 600 to t1e Cuban
government to assist 1t in the war
preparations. At the same time
Great Britain was given another credit
Of 5000. 900 900. Both loans were made
at the new interest rate OF 3 percent
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-12
WAYNE COUNTY'S SHARE WILL
BE TWO PERCENT OF TOTAL

Based on population Wayne coun-
tvs share of the new quota of 2.a77
for Indiana will be about so. The
county's population represents about
two percent of the states.
The Richmond board proba bly, will
be called upon TO provide five-sev-
enths of the county quota and the
Cam bridge City board two-sevenths.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-12
Corporal Cross Wants to
Win Promotion in France

Corporal J. F. Cross. who IS m tho
Signal Corps in France, is anxious to
get ahead in the army.
in a letter written to his mother.
Mrs. Alice Culbertson, 1119 Sheridan
street, Richmond, he tells of going to
a military school Il am going to do
my best to learn something Of bene-
fit to myself and the cause in which
| am giving all [ can he writea-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-12
Navy to Seek $4,000
More Men IN Short While

Commander Bell, OF the indranais.,f.
recruiting district. was in Richmond
Tuesday in the interests OF cam
paisn for $4,000 men for the navy TO
be inaugurated soon.
He announced that men under the
selcctive service class one may enlist
for the period OF the war III the sea
forces.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-12
British Air Souadrou
Captures Two Hun Plane;

AMSTERDAM. Feb. % (By Mailt--
How British air squadron captured
two Germ2L airnIanes in full flight
near Ghent, Belgium is told in tel
egram from the Dutch Belgian from
tier.
The British airmen, being In heavy
numerical superiority. surrounded
their opponents. The Germans saw
there vas no chance OF escape. Rath-
erthan fight to inevitable death, the
two German pilots hung out the white
flags and meekIv few away to the
British lines, surrounded by dock
of British planes.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-12

is prouder of her ability to help bit
in the big struggle for Democracy.
Miss Rurleson's work is OF a clerical
nature. She may receive sailing or
ders at any time as all yoemen may
expect even though they are now do
ing duty on land.
Miss Sidney Burleson, the younger
of the two sisters, is studying steno-
graphy at resent and hopes soon to
be ready for a government position.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-12
Leyis B. Randall,
4I Years Old, Dies

Lewis E. Randall. IL years Old. form
er resident Of Richmond. died Monday
morning at his home at Elvood. Ind.
Randall was adopted when a child
and reared by Mr. and Mrs. VIII Don
er Of Richmond. He is survived by
his widow. Mrs. I. B. Randall. Funer-
al services will be conducted at FL
wood after which the body will oe
brought to Richmond for burial
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-12

WASHINGTON. March 12.- The
daughters of Postmaster General AL
bert S. Burleson, are setting pace for
any other patriotic young American
women who wish TO serve their coun-
try during wartime. One of the two
sisters is already in service as yoe-
woman and the other is studying to fit
herself for a post with Uncle Same.
Miss Lucy Burleson is proud of her
salary of SAL month she is earning
as yoewoman in the navy but she
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-12
Biddle May Command
u. S. Forces in England

WASHINGTON. March 12-Majpr
General John Bfdd1e, who recently
was relieved by MAJOR General Pey-
ton c. March. as acting chief of staff,
is to command all American troops in
England. II rs understood. Army
orders today showed the assignment
of two officers as aides On his staff
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-12
Nathan P. White to Be
Candidate for Trustee

Nathan F. White extra deputy sher-
in has announced that he will be can
dldatc for the republican nomination
as township trustee.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-12
HUNS LOSE EoUe PLANES

PARIS, March 12.-The Germans
lost four a;rplanes IN last nights at
tack on Paris Nine sQuadrons TOOK
par. in the raid.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-12
THE WEATHER

For indiana ~ the United States
Weather Bureau Cloudy tonight;
somewhat colder IN north and central
portions Wednesday colder and gen
orally fair.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-05-21
PROMINENT MAN.
ADANDONS Wife
IMPORTED THAT WALTER MAR
TIN LEAVES FOR PARTS UN-
KNowN-FAmILY LEFT
PENNILESs.

What are considered reliable re-
ports were circulated on the streets
Of this city yesterday to the effect
that Walter Martin. a prominent eiti-
zen Of the Carl vicinity and former
magistrate Of the county, has aban-
doned his wife and three small child
rem and left the country.
Martin has two daughters married
and the three remaining children are
3. s, and Z years Of age respectively.
He has been successful in business
during the past few years and had ac-
cumulated something like $4,000 In
lated something like $4,000 in prop
property which II is said he converted
into cash and took with him, leaving
nothing at all for the support and
maintenance Of his wife and TIRES
small children.
Although the report Is current that
Martin has been infatuated for some
time with n certain married woman
In Hopkinsville, II is known that hs
left Hopkinsville by himself. II is
rumored that the Hopkinsville woman
Is seeking some means Of obtaining a
divorce from her husband but so far
no suit has been filed.
II is also reliably reported that
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-05-21

Mr.. Martin left a message for his
wife to the effect that II she would
sue him for divorce he would take
care Of the children and give her
a thousand dollars. Mrs. Martin and
other members Of the family were
in Hopkinsville yesterday advising
with friends and seeking to obtain
some information in regard to the
whereabouts Of Martin.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-05-21

que. and brutal force Of the Ger
mans II is a story replete with ex-
citing incidents. IL is n story Civ
ing the opportunity for the biggest
possible spectacular effects and. need
less to say, each and every one Of
these opportunities has been seized
and made the most Of. The result
is a perfect photoplay. a picture that
grips your attention at the very
start and holds IL firmly until the
close Of the picture.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-05-21

Inside the building there were more
women. all splck and span In white.
with faces beamIng. handing out good
"hone cooked" food over spotless tiled
counters. Some OF the boys fairly ran
for the food others went into the long
batteries Of baths. throwing out their
vermin ridden clothes to be sterlllzed
while they scrubbed their bodies back
TO a healthy glow.
What luxury II all was-food. tables.
chairs. things 70 read. games TO play.
paper for writing. a barber shop, a
movie theater and good. clean bedsl
No one ever thought that these hap
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-05-21

py' smiling women might be tired. nor
were they tired then. even though ali
day hong they had been serving train
after train OF French and English
troops, literally thousands Of them.
Yet what did that matteri For these
boys that came at the end Of a long
day-these boys are ~ours."'
IL your boy Is In France you may be
sure he has a song OF praise for the
me women at work In the railway
eanteens OF our own Red Cross. for at
every important railway junction there
Is one OF our Red Cross canteens ana
at each eanteen there are. Is women
real. true American women.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-05-21
PAcE-BRAcKRoccE.

Miss Anita Braekrogge, the pretty
and attractive daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Emil w. Braekrogge. and Mr.
Percy Page, Of West Frankfort, ILL.,,
were married in Washington Satur-
day, in the pastors study Of the
Southern Presbyterian church. Mr..
Page is in the day department Of the
Marines in Washington and Miss
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-05-21
PRINCESS TODAY

The wars most thrilling story, that
Of Cardinal Mercier. Of Belgium. and
his ward, Lame de Merode, is "The
Cross Bearer" in which Montagu
Love is seen in the powerful role Of
the world famous Cardinal who has so
staunchly set himself against the ag-
gressions and expressions Of the Ger
man invaders.
The story tells Of the love Of LANE
for Maurice Lambeaux and Of the
way that the Cardinal eontrivers to
secure the happiness Of the two young
people despite the treaehery, intri-
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-05-21
They Are Our Boys; Get
Ready, Everyone, for a Rush!"

The long train Of freight cars whined
and grumbled as II strove TO stop. In
the doorway OF a great low building q
white capped and gowned woman re-
leased a sunny smile and. turning 30
her voice Carried into the building.
called out. They are ours; get ready
for a rueh."
Just how she could tell they were
~ours" would be hard 70 explain. for
Al the moment she spoke hundreds Of
the dirtlest. grizzliest men a woman
ever saw came fairly tumbling out OF
the freight cars. A moment more she
was welcoming this muddy rabble with
q laugh aud cheering words.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-05-21
TURNS UP ALIVE.

Ensign Z. A. Stone Of the United
States naval reserves. previously rs-
ported drowned In the Ensiish chan
mel. has arrived In London. With .
companion Stone chung 10 the under
side Of the sesplans pontoon for
eighty hours without food OF drink.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-05-21
DATE CHANGED.

The date for Miss Lucille Petrie's
recital at Bethel College has been
changed from p. m. this evening to
0 p. m. tomorrow evening. to avoid
a conflict with another meeting.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-05-21

sTRAYED-From my farm about
4 weeks ago one red calf. Win weigh
about 500 or 600 pounds. Liberal
reward for information. or return Of
same. t. II. JoHNSoN.
62-3t Edgoten Phone 2-3.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-05-21
PRINCESS TOMORROW.

The Voice Of Conscience-Francis
X. Bushmaa and Beverly Bayne are
featured in this five-reel story. open
ing in Leavenworth prison. and de-
veloping into a Southern plantation
story. This is a pleasing Offering.
and Francis X. enacss a dual role.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-05-21

Brackrogge was also a department
clerk. After May 25th they will be
at home at 1919 +. Street N. W.
Washington.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-05-21

RooMS-Furnished or unfur-
nished with or without board. Crib
Dormitory, Belmont Tel 1899.
62-6t
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-05-21

/ Orders taken for vietrolas and
Records. HARDWICK.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-20
VALLEY MAIDS AND
 MATR0NS LABOR IN
 CAUSES IF NATION

With society women the world over concentrating their efforts on war re- lief work, it Is interesting to note what IS being done at home and abroad by local leaders of the smart set Here at home there is not maid or matron who is not giving her time to one or more of the worthy movements many having gained prominence by their activity in the Red Cross, the Liberty loan campaign and now in the thrift campaign.
 From Washington comes word of the excellent service that is being rendered by Mrs. Harold Baxter daughter of Captain J. l.. B. Alexander whose hus- band Sergeant Baxter in stationed at Laurel, Md, few hours motor trip from the national capitol. Shortly aft CT Mir. Baxter enlisted in the engineer ing corps, his wife made arrangements to do her bit and secured a position in the canteen department at the Ma tional Red Cross headquarters in Washington. Mrs. Baxter is with the travelling division. her work being largely along the lines of inspection going to the various cantonments in her division and noting the efficiency er lack of 1t in the canteen department It is part of her work to see whether or not the soldiers are met at the stations and properly supplied with warm food and given the encourage ment and cheer that means much to the lad from home.
 Mrs. Baxter is at present compiline a. war recipe book to be used officially In canteen work. While she is away
Arizona republican., 1918-01-20

from Washington a good bit of the time, she has had occasion to meet several Arizonians connected like her self with the Red Cross. Foster H. Rockwell is head of the Washington division and s. F.. Marshall has but very recently been appointed financial manager of the same division. Mrs. Robert Boardman whose husband is in Y. NJ C. A. service in France is one of the stenographers and another is R. r. Pizzoni, son-in-law of Albert Steinfeld of Tucson is another of the many typists in the department. Dance Thursday Evening
 Tribute to the O'Malleys
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Gibbons Hulett and MT. and Mrs. James Griffin gave a charmingly appointed dance Thurs day evening in honor of MT. and Mrs. Edward O'Malley who were eXten- sively entertained during the past week. The informal event was one of the most delightful of the many given for the popular out of town guests.
 
 The D. T. club met Monday evening with MT. and Mrs. Ira J. Johnson who carried out the club policy by giving thrift stamps as prizes. The guests of honor were Mir. and Mrs. Edward OMalley.
 Priscilla Club Gives Big
 Benefit Affair Thursday
 Not overlooking its own pet charity in answering the many calls of the war year, the Priscilla club gave a benefit affair Thursday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. James Jones on East Willetta street. The house throughout was effectively decorated in the national colors and a sale of dainty and useful articles was held the proceeds to be used for the Pris- cilla room in the new Deaconess hos pital. Among the many present at the benefit event were MT. and Mrs w. S. Helfin, Mir. and Mrs. Harry Hunter. MT. and Mrs. A. L. Boehmer MT. and Mrs R. c Baker, Mir. and Mrs F. NJ Lamson. MT and Mrs V E. Lind say, MT. and Mrs. K. s. Townsend, MT and Mrs. T. E Irvine, Mrs. Bertha
Arizona republican., 1918-01-20
FIFTY AND CLUB NOTES FOR SUNSHINE CAPITAL CITY

Miss Eva Kennicott and Miss Grac. Kennicott of Chicago, are the week. end guests of Mrs. C. F.. Battin. The visitors are en route for the Califor- nia coast.
 Leaves for Utica
 Walter Green
 Walter Green is leaving today for Utica having passed a week here as the guest of the Carleton Woods. Persons and Wassons Are Entertained
 Mrs. N. E. Persons and Mrs. J. c. Wasson are receiving a cordial greet ing from their legion of Phoenix friends on their arrival from Denver few days ago. They will be here but a brief period the guests of Mrs. Sidney H. Stewart.