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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23

| labor movement is richer by a very
grieviouS experience.
Brought About by Few.
The strike was brought about by a
few agitators and had been in prepar-
alton for a long time. 1t broke out,
in spite of official warnings, in the
Brunswick metal factories as in other
factories throughout Germany.
THE authorities in Brunswick, in
deed, knew more about the threatened
strike than the leaders of the local
trade unions who faced with the ac-
complished fact, were unable to take
counter measures to protect the
working people from the worst effects
of their action.
THE most unscrupulous methods
were used tc persuade the workers to
take part in the strike. Rumors We're
put out to the effect that the strike
was for the purpose of putting an end
to the control OF food exercised by
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
COMPULSORY
CONSERVATION
IS NECESSARY,
SAYS REPORT
Bill Would Permit President
to Limit the Amount of
Any Product Shipped into
Any District.
SITUATION IS CRITICAL

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.--Compuls-
ory food conservation Is necessary in
the opinion of members Of the house
agriculture committee which today
submitted its report on the bill giving
the president power to regulate public
eating houses and the distribution and
manufacture of foodstuffs. The bill
does not directly affect householders
The report recalls that the president
has no power to enforce economy In
consumption under the existing food
law and that the success of conserva-
ton plans depends entirely upon the
voluntary cooperation of the people.
The appeals to save food have met
with gratifying results, the report says,
but there is small percent of peo-
pie who either wiifully or for lack Of
understanding fails to respond to the
call made for patriotic duty"
"The food situation as it affects US
and our allies" the report continues.
"is becoming so critically serious as
TO warrant the committee in the be-
lief that the necessity is upon us of
adopting compulsory methods Of con-
servation in certain well defined direc-
tions It would be foolish for us to
shut our eyes to the facts. 1t would
he coward!y in us to fail to attack the
problem of waste iii foodstuffs in the
vigorous manner
Distribute Equally
"The bill is designed to meet a sit
uation which is closely allied to con-
servation. If we ship to Europe all Of
our exportable surplus of certain foods,
there Is never going to be more than
Just enough of such foods available for
consumption in the United States In
order TO prevent local shortages, it Is
necessary that this normal supply be
distributed with absolute equality
throughout the country, and such dis
tribution is further essential in order
TO enable the best possible use of
our surplus products. From time to
time there may be temporary short
ages in certain foods. In such a case
the president should have power to
control the distribution in such way
that the shortage Is spread out as
evenly as possible" ..
In discussing pubic eating house
control it is charged in the report that
the consumption, particularly in high
priced restaurants aud hotels" per cap
ita is nearly double of normal
"The bill authorizes regulations TO
eliminate unnecessary use of essential
foodstuffs by manufacturers of food
products" said the report. at would
be possible to effect a great saving in
food products by requiring higher mill
ing of the mixture of ingredients of
bread which cannot be so readily
shipped abroad"
Although it does not authorize a
rationing system for consumers. in the
language of the report, 'it would per-
nit the president 20 limit the amount
of any given product which may be
shipped into a particular district or
delivered to a particular distributor.
The president can in effect. ration the
distributors so that a threatened
shortage can be spread out as evenly
as possible throughout the entire
country"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
Mrs. E. NJ. Hahn of
New Paris IS Dead

NEW PARIS, O., Feb. 23-The
death of Mrs. e. NJ. Hahn, 70 years old,
followed an illness of six years. She
died at the home of her son, Charles
Winkle, North Washington street
Mrs. Hahn was the widow of two Civil
war veterans. Her first husband,
Samuel Winkle, died a number of
years ago, and after his death she
married Joseph Hahn.
Mrs. Hahn had spent all her life in
New Paris, excepting for six years
during which she lived in Richmond
For the past five years she had been
totally blind. Surviving is one son,
Charles Winkle, who is employed with
the Nicholson company.
The funeral will be conducted Mon
day afternoon from the residence on
Washington street, by Rev. D. S. Ewry
Friends may call any time Sunday
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
Friend T old Him He Was
Divorced from First
Wife; Now He Has Two

Benjamin Steele, colored, relied toe
much on the word of friend, and as
a result. found himself with two wives
according to the suit Aled in circuit
court by wife No. 2, Amanda Steele
to have the marriage annulled.
The complaint states that Steele
was told by a friend tnat he had beer
divorced by his first wife, but he new
er took the trouble to make sure o.
the matter before he married the sec
end Mrs. Steele, December 2S, 1915
The plaintiff says she left her hus
band January of the following year
when she learned that he had another
wife living.
Steele is at present working al
Youngstown, Ohio. He claims to have
no knowledge of the whereabouts o.
his first wife.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
RAIL CHIEF DENIES
CHARGES OF HOOVER
IBy Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON. Feb. 8.-Directpr
General NcAdoo's assurance that 80
far rs transportation is concerned.
there is no danger of suffering from
food shortage in the eastern part
of the country was supplemented to-
day by figures made public by the
railroad administration showing the
steady reduction of freight congestion.
According to railroad admiristTa-
tion reports about 96, 600 cars more
than under normal conditions were on
the rails of eastern lines, as COM
pared with 170,0 on January !. about
the time the government assumed CON
troll of the roads.
East bound loaded cars were report
ed as 41,736 more than normal. and
10000 of these were held at seaports
awaiting trans-shipment to Europe
West bound empties were 5,105 above
normal West bound loaded cars
31,904 above normal, and west bound
empties II, s63 more than normal.
Director McAdoo's statement that
the railroad administration would be
able to cope with the situation, made
public yesterday, was prompted by the
warning given Thursday night by
Food Administrator Hoover that
food shortage threatened the east un-
less grain movements increased ma
terially. In letter to the food admin
istrator. Mr.. McAdoo announced that
if the food administration would give
information as to the location Of the
stocks of supplies, the railroads will
move them promptly. Although de-
claring their desire to avoid contro-
.n.A.~ AZ
the officials of the railroad directorate
did not conceal their belief that Mr..
Hoover's statement was not borne out
by the facts
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23

the heads of the workmen's commit
tees in order to bring about settle
ment They presented series of de.
mands, including fair distributions OF
food, introduction of the eight-hour
day, suspension of martial law. grant
of right of free assembly, introduction
of equal direct voting, peace without
annexations or indemnities, permis.
sion to esta blish labor journal, and
non-punishment of participants in the
strike.
"The minister would not discuss the
demands. He stated that work must
be resumed the next morning, Friday.
or the matter would be referred to the
military command. He added that the
working people would suffer heavily
if, against wiser counsel, they per
sisted in the strike.
Entreaties in Vain.
when the delegates reported the
result of their interview to the strik-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
GERMAN N-AmERICAN ALLIANCE
ACCUSED OF Being PAN N-CERMAN

WASHINGTON. Feb 25.-Hearings
were begun today in the senate judic-
iary committee on the ,1ill by Senator
King of Utah.-t revG:e the charter
of the German-Amefican Alliance.
Those supporting the bill were heard
first Represe entatives Of the alliance
were ready to testify and declared
they would denounce the charge that
the organization was disloyal.
Gustavus Ohlinger, Toledo, Ohio,
lawyer, who said he had studied the
organization closely spoke for Sena-
tor Kings bill. He denounced the Ger
man-American Alliance as an unpa-
triotic organization, the object of
which was to establish the doctrine of
pan-Germanism on the United States
as had been done in Austria.
The entrance of the United States
into the war put a stop to activities of
the organization in this country, oh
linger said.
Bylaws of the organization, belle
its real purpose, he contended, and a
consistent campaign had been con-
Quoted everywhere in the United
States to teach German in the public
schools. An article appearing in the
official organ of the alliance in which
the teaching of German was urged,
was referred to.
Ohlinger said that at the time the
article was written Joseph Keller Of
Indianapolis, Ind, was editor of the
organ and was president of the Ind
annapolis school board.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb, 23- Joseph
Keller mentioned in connection with
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
Business at Light Plant
is Checked When Dillon
Forgets Safe Combination

Business at the municipal light COM
pany office was somewhat handicapped
for the last few days, because James
Dillon, superintendent of the plant,
having evolved special combination
for the safe, forgot the combination.
The locksmith was a busy man and
could not attend TO the matter at once.
In the meantime speculation was rife
as to whether it would be necessary to
use dynamite or some other explosive
in cracking" the safe.
The locksmith saved the safe, how
ever, by working the combination, in
stead of using the more drastic
methods.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
Buy Garden Seed Early
is Murphy's Advice

Persons who expect to make gard
ems this year must purchase seed
early
Gardner Murphy in charge of the
Commercial club War garden work,
said there is scarcity of garden seed
and orders should be placed early.
''If you have your last years out
line of work as published in the Pal
ladium you may order your seeds ac
cording to those outlines said Muir
ply.
After March 1, Murphy will have
an office in the Commercial club. The
office will be opened from 4 until s
o'clock in the afternoon
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
M'ADOO RESTRICTS
new RAIL OFFICERS

WASHINGTON, Feb. % A gen
eral order restricting the creation of
new official positions by railroads or
the raising of officers salaries was
issued today by Director General
McAdoo
Director General McAdoo today also
directed railroad presidents to furnish
him detailed information on the salar-
les of officers and employees, rentals,
and other expenses of offices main
tanned by most roads in New York. 1t
is understood this information may be
used as a base for determining to
what extent overhead expenses in
volved in financial management may
be curtailed under government con-
troll
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
MILITIA COMPANY
MAY DRILL IN open

Captain Myron Malsby announced
Saturday that if the weather is fav-
orable members of Company K, I. S.
NJ, will meet and drill on North A
street between Tenth and Eleventh
streets Monday night. II the weather
is bad the drill will be held at the
Coliseum.
No matter where the drill is held,
men will be measured for uniforms if
the blanks are received Monday morn
ing as expected.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23

Richmond and Wayne county Ger
mans. who are registered as alien en-
emies of the United States, will be
given five days in which to get thel1
identification cards Chief of Police
Gormon announced Saturday
More than 10 Germans OF Rlch'
mond and Wayne county are regis
tered as alien enemies, as they failed
to become naturalized American clt1-
zens When they were registered they
were almost unanimous in condemn
ing the German system.
Some of the men registered already
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
BEGIN WORK ON
Sub KILLER PLANT

DETROIT, Mich, Feb. 23-An-
nouncement was made today by the
Ford Motor company that work was
started yesterday at River Rouge, a
suburb, on a ship building plant that
is to turn out submarine killers. The
buildings which are to cover acres will
probably be completed in May 1t is
understood that the plant will employ
between 10000 and $4,000 men. The
boat can be launched in a canal at the
plant and be taken to the Atlantic
ocean via the Detroit river and
Great Lakes.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
German Aliens Giuen Fiue Days
to Get Identification Cards

have gotten their cards The remain
der are given until Thursday to get
their cards from Chief Gormon.
According to Chief Gormon the Ger
mans who failed to register within
the time allowed probably will be in
termed for the remainder of the war
No orders have been received by the
police department regarding the ac'
ton to be taken against these men,
however.
1t is estimated that there are more
than 100 Germans in Richmond who
failed to register although they were
required to by law.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
SELECT DELEGATES
TO "DRY" MEETING

At the prohibition rally Friday after.
noon the following were chosen as del
egates. to the state prohibition con-
vention in April: w. B. Hogan, Miss
Bertha Hogan. Rev. Wells, Rev. J. F.
Propst and Mrs. Hodgins Of Rich
mond; Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Worth and
Martin Davis Of Fountain City; B. E.
Hanson, Carl Root and James H.
Pierce of Hagerstown; John Brooks
of Greensboro and Orlando Marshall
and Ray c. Ballard, of Economy.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23

the hearing before the senate judiciary
committee on the bill to revoke the
charter of the German-American al
lance retired as member of the In
dianapolis school board the first OF
dent of the board. Since his retire
this year. He formerly was presi-
ment the board ordered that the
teaching of German in the grade
schools cease Agitation seeking such
action never was acted on by the
board until after keller's term ex-
pired.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
81 500 Received for
War Stamps in Da,

Although Friday was a holiday at
the Richmond postoffice 81 500 for war
and thrift stamps was received by Fl
nance Clerk Otto Sprong.
The stamps were sold by district
postoffices with the exception of thirty
dollars said Sprong.
People are surely waking up and
becoming interested in the Thrift
Stamp drive" said Postmaster Beck.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
Fined for Striking
Railroad Engineer

George T. Brady, Pennsylvania
yard conductor was arrested Satur-
day on a charge of assault and bait
cry and was fined S. and costs in the
police court.
It was charged that Brady struck
Marvin Bish, Pennsylvania engineer
on the hand with a lantern, cutting g
his hand severely. The trouble oc-
CURED over a misunderstanding about
switching some cars. He pleaded
guilty.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
Charles Porter Will
Handle Mail in France

Charles Porter, 403 South Twelfth
street. widely known railway mail
clerk, has been selected for postal
service in France. He leaves Satur-
day evening for Washington where he
will receive instructions as to when
he will go to France.
For many years Porter has resided
in Richmond. He was selected be-
cause of his efficiency.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
FRANCIS TO LEAVE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23-Ambassa-
dor Francis advised the state depart
ment of the intention of the diplo-
matte corps in Petrograd to leave the
city with the Bolsheviki government if
the Germans menaced the city. The
American ambassador gave no details
as to the plans of the diplomatic corps
but added that the Soviet government
was planning to make Il defense of the
city if necessary.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
|0LWER LAFUzE
ITO BE CANDIDATE

Olive fLafuze, prominent Union
county farmer, has announced that he
will be a candidate for a second term
as joint representative from Union
and Wayne counties, subject to the
Republican primary. Mr.. Lafuze serv.
ed last year in the office.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
French Merchantmen
Eu0de German Subs

PARIS, Feb. 23-No French mer-
chantmen and no fishing vessels
were sunk by German submarines or
mines during the week ending Feb. Is.
Three merchantmen successfully es-
capped submarine attacks. Steamers
entering French ports totalled SIS,
and departing SIG.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
STREET CAR MEN STRIKE

HALIFAX. Feb. 23-Motormen and
conductors employed by the Nova
Scotia tramway company went out on
a strike here today Not a car was
taken out of the barns this morning.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
LIFTS RESTRICTIONS

LANSING, Mich, Feb 23-W. x.
Prudden, state fuel administrator to-
day removed all but one of the fuel
and lighting restrictions which have
been in effect for several weeks.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
For Wayne County by w. e. Moore

For Wayne County by w. E. Moore
Mostly fair tonight and Sunday.
Warmer.
General Conditions-The cold wave
has now passed away Temperatures
have arisen from the Gulf of Mexico
to Canada. Summer weather pre-
walls over Colorado and spring wealth
er in the Dakotas, Nebraska and
Kansas, but was considerably below
zero the first of the week. Seventy
degrees above at Denver and 60 In
South Dakota. Weather Is generally
fair east Of the Rockies.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
THE WEATHER

For Indiana by United States
Weather Bureau-Fair and warmer
tonight and Sunday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23

Today's Temperature
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb IS Joseph
Keller mentioned in connection with
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-20
Pemember We Close Xmas. Day

H. K. Fills, the insurance man
was in town the first of the week
and reports a near killing south
of town-a certain Bob Smith
shot in the abdoman. he being
removed to The Lamar hospital
with little chance q recovery.
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-20
Notice For Publication

pepartnsnt Of he lntsfsse
u. Q, Lad O@es st Lamar. Colorado
Nov. q. 1915.
Noties 10 hsssby sivsn that Jonss r. Hsst.
Springfield. Co,o. Who % June II. 1915 msoe d.
snt1y ssrial No. oi7sll. for South half Of Ses. !
Township % 8. R 10 West 9Th P. y. has nssd
notes Of intention 70 make hnsl three
year proof. to establish claim to the land above
described. before the Judse Of the County Coass.
At Springfield. Colorado. on the 18th day OF
Jan. lol9.
Claimsnt names - witnesses:
r. 8. Dntehe.. Florence B. Dutehsr, J. Bly,
ant. and Dsalh Bry ant, all Of Springfield. Colo.
A. L Lawn. Rssisssr
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-20

Fred Gunter, writing from In
deper dence, Kans., informs us
thst he went there on visit
prior to answering the draft call
snd says the fues have been
tl1xht there.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-09-12
YANKs MAN FRENCH ROADS
American Engineers Are Now Operat-
ing Practically All the Mill
tary Lines.

With the American Army in France.
Chicago railway engineers who took
over a section of French military rail-
way near Verdun nearly a year ago,
are now operating practically all the
French military lines from Verdun
westward to st. Menehould. At one
point big American locomotives puff
their way to within three miles of the
German lines every night.
Denys L. Hall of No. 5318 Maryland
avenue, Chicago, and Joseph e. Gulo
of Pope, Miss. were recently awarded
the Croix de Guerre by the French for
bravery during the bombardment of
railway station near Verdun. Despite
the violence of the Smelling they re-
manned at their posts.
The "twO-bit" line, as the system of
military railways is known to the
Americans, is now manned entirely by
men from the United States. Even
the station agents are Americans,
though their difficulties naturally are
lessened by the fact that the road car
ries no civilian passengers, only
troops and military supplies.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-09-12
TRAVELS LONG WAY ALONE
TweIve-Year-OId Boy Goes From Mas.
sacI.usetts to Japan to Join
His Father.

twelve years old, is here en- route to
Japan, where his father is secretary
of the Belgian legation. Guy came
here from Groton, Mass, where he
was schOoled. He has travelled in
many parts Of the world and spent two
years in Persia. He is making the trip
to Tokyo alone. He has not been in
Belgium since he was a baby.
II wonder if they will let me take
my BIB gun over to Japan. It's a real
gun, and maybe they won't allow such
war munitions aboard" said Guy.
"While I don't expect to- shoot any
body, yet if I should see a German,
well, that gun might go off accident
ally" 80
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-09-12
PARROT sQUAWKs "oH, BOY"
Clever Magistrate Decides Ownership
Of Bird Claimed by Two
Women.

New York.-There was a bird Of a
case" before Magistrate Mancuso re-
Gently. Mrs. Mary Board had sum-
moned Mrs. Julia Lutman to court,
claiming the latter had in her possess
sion one fine big green parrot which
she alleged belonged to her.
suppose both you ladies show just
how we'll this bird does know you,"
suggested the magistrate. WhereupOn
the parrot in a big gilt cage was
placed on a table before the judge.
"Say ooh, boy!'" directed Mrs.
Board.
"Oh, boy! Oh, boy!" squawked the
witness, parrotlike.
"Say papa and mamma" ordered
Mrs. Lutman.
Polly was strangely quiet.
cit seems to be Mrs. Boards bird"
said the magistrate, whereupon he di-
rected Mrs. Board to pay Mrs. Lutman
the $3.50 the latter claimed to have
paid for the cage, after which she
was permitted to depart with her pet.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-09-12
SEE MENACE IN AIRPLANE
Can Falling From
the Sky.

Chicago.-A dreadful glimpse into
the future is to be sighted in the fate
of Mrs. Susan Tingley, ninety-three
years old, of Nashville, Ind, who was
badly hurt when an oil can fell from
thu sky as she was sitting in her yard.
The theory is that it fell from an air.
plane. Now think of the day when
the fivver of the air becomes as COM
mon as a tineliZabeth: Fancy going
into the backyard only to be smitten
on the brow by couple of pounds Of
beefsteak and a tricycle. which father
was bringing home when his machine
tilted a little. Peace? Some might
think war preferable.