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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-25
JEWS WILL RECEIVE
HOLY LAND AS PRIZE

LONDON, March Is. - Announce
ment by the government that the
Jewish regiments being recruited by
the British army will fight in Pales-
tine, Is considered as a visible evil
dence Of the determination of the gov
eminent to restore the Jews to Pal
estine. News OF the recruiting for the
regiment in the United States has
caused much pleasure among the Jews
in England.
The first contingent of the Jewish
regiment, which was formed a few
months ago, has left for the east. A
few days ago these marched through
Cairo. Egypt. They we're received
enthusiastically and a large number
of recruits were gained.
A large nubmer OF men for the reg
iment are in training in England and
the regiments headquarters in London
and training camps in West England
are the centers of great interest to
Jews and non-Jews. Recently the
Jewish recruits marched through Lon
don and we're given a reception by
the Lord Mayor and by the municipal
authorities OF Stepney, a Jewish sec
ton.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-25

Pearl street, Richmond. He was sharp
but he did not take his text from the
Bible. preaching on temperance, slav-
cry and Sabbath breaking. Uncle
Jerry Meek was q Democrat, and did
not like his talk, and when he passed
out of the gate he sQuaked out, i
amt goin' to pay no preach Tor preach
in politics" when not word had been
said about 1olities.
They had quilting bees, and asked
all the women and girls In to help quilt,
and the boys would tear down all the
old fences and build new ones. Then
they would have dinner and supper,
and finish up with play or dance.
Mrs. Meek's son-in.law. Jacob Fisher
kent tavern and had dancing school in
their hall.
Go to Presbytery.
Old Jerry Meek's father, Jacob. lived
near. Peter Melander, the preacher,
said they had to go to Presbytery on
horseback when taverns were every
five to six miles. and took turns treat
ing at every tavern with whiskey only.
and by the time they reached there
they were full Of the spirit. whether
they were in the spirit or not. They
were all Methodists. and had preach,
Ing about once a month, and people
sat on logs about the church and told
yarns until the preacher arrived. The
roads were bad, which often caused
them to have to wait for Ions time.
Tells About Joe Cannon.
A story which accompanies the
"reminiscences Of Mr., Conley, was writ
ten by Mrs. Pleas, herself OF an ad-
vanced age. and tells of an experience
in which Uncle" Joe Cannon, former
speaker OF the house of representa-
tives, is the leading figure.
The snecdote follows:
AFTER our boarding school days with
tthe Big Gun" (Joe's elder brother)
whose paterfamilias was a prominent
NJ. D.. who wishing this son to follow
in his own footsteps, sent out the
younger brother Joe on horseback to
CONVEX: his mount into ready cash to
facilitate matters. Arriving at Rich
mond. 100 miles distant, where we
were then doins business. a stranger
with no experience, he was making lit
tie Roadway, when we were glad to buy
his horse and send him off rejoicing.
I'VE met next very unexpectedly
when our entire family, parents
brothers, sisters. Jack and his dog
horaes. cattle and wagon with Joe
Canncn's roam horse. headed for the
far west, to grow up.
"A downpour of rain, rendering the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-25

Some early "reminiscences of Rich
nond are contained in q letter receiv
ed from John J. Conley. ST., OF this
city. who has been spending some time
in chipley. Fla. Mr.. Conley is 90 years
old. and was one of the pioneer resi-
dents Of Wayne county.
The following account of his exper
fences during his early residence here
was dictated from memory to Mrs
Sarah A. Pleas of Whittier. Cal. who
is also former Richmond resident.
The school house at Boston, q few
miles south of Richmond. was made
OF round logs. the logs touching over
head, then daubed with mud before the
clapboards were put on and weighted
down with poles.
Benches Made Of Logs.
1.-The chimney was built on the
ground. right in the center, with nc
floor. and with a door In ono corner
A log was cut out on sides the whole
length of the building, except a short
piece at the corner to hold 1t up
Benches for seats with no backs. were
slpit OF ash, made of split logs and legs
put in auser holes.
There was about half foot Of snow
on Christmas morn. and the young
folks gathered to see the fun. They
barred the door to keep the teacher out
until he would treat. When he came
in he was angry. My uncle lived about
Ia hundred yards away. He was a
blacksmith. My teacher went and Dor
rowed his rifle and punched out a
hole and shot powder inside, burning
a hole in one boys vest.
Tries Another Method.
He could not conquer them that
way, so he took the gun home and
borrowed an az and cut q club. and
while he was gone the boys took off
enough boards to get out. so they could
handle him. He threw his club In
first, then jumped through the hole.
and when he struck the ground he
shouted, "Hurrah for old Kentuck.'"
That was no sooner said than they
were onto him and were angry enough
to burn him. They started with hin,
to logheap, and when they swung
him up to throw him into the fire. he
said. "I'll treat" and in week he
treated them to a gallon of whiskey.
The next teacher treated with seed
ling apples and gallon of whiskey. l
was then but a little chap. and don't
remember whether | got any.
An Old Time Preacher.
Adrian Arden, United Presbyterian
old and white-headed, preached on
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-25
ELLIOTT STICKS
IN WASHINGTON
DURING PRIMARY
Leaves the Whole Issue to
People Confident Of Their
Support.

The following letter was received
today:
Palladium Printing Co., Richmond, Ind.
Gentlemen:
I have just read IN editorial which
appeared in The Palladium OF March
90. regarding my candidacy and ! as
sure you thoroughly appreciate what
YOU had to say about me.
These are perilous times and the
affairs of the nation are in such
condition that 1t Is incumbent on ev-
cry member OF Congress to give con-
slant attention to the business OF his
office I am not coming back to the
district to fight Mr.. Williams. I feel
that / can safely leave my case to
the people. II they do not think
enough Of me or my services to re-
nominate me without my returning to
the district, they would not think
enough of me to renominate me in
the event did return.
Being a member of congress at this
time when one is compelled to be IN
Washington about ten months of the
year and has to submit to the heavy
burden of living expenses entailed by
tons of the capital. it would make 1t
hard II one was compelled to spend a
lot Of money conducting any more
political campaigns than are absolute
ly necessary.
Poundstone and are busy sixteen
hours every day looking after the bus
mess affairs of the district. The
average person has no idea whatever
of the vast amount of work that Is In
trusted to congressman and his Sec
rotary by reason Of this war. 1t Is
about one whole days work each day
for one man to look after the COM
plants received from soldiers and
members OF their families in regard
to war risk insurance matters, pay al
lotments and family allowances pend
Ing before the Bureau Of War Risk In
surance. This work Is becoming so
heavy that 1t may require congress.
men to employ additional clerks to
look after this business alone. 1t
seems that the Bureau has not yet
listed about half OF the applications
for insurance, etc, which have been
filed with it.
have worked hard during the time
] have been here to acquaint myself
with this job and / am just beginning
to know where to place my hands on
the various officials l have to talk to
when business questions come up be-
tween the government and my con-
stituents. II new congressman came
into this office March 4, 1919, he
would be Ike ship without rudder
so far as looking after the complicat-
ed affairs OF the office are concerned.
1t would take HIM at least year to
familiarize himself with all the de-
tails.
Thanking you again for yoour kind
ness IN my behalf, I remain,
Very truly yours,
r. N. ELLIOTT.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-25
Teacher Treats Scholars of Boston School With Whskey
John J. Conley, 96 Years Old, Relates Early Experiences

near stream a raging current, imposs.
ible to cross, we naturally looked up
and claimed the acquaintance OF the
Cannons, meeting hearty welcome.
We were having pleasant time under
the circumstances, when the father OF
the family received an urgent call from
across the river, which had the dan.
ger signal displayed.
"undaunted, the doctor fastened In
response to the call, and was brought
back short time later, drowned.
"We left the house of mourning with
sad farewells, and have never met any
Of the family since, but we have taken
justifiable pride in reading in the
newspapers the successful career of
Joe Cannon as speaker of the house."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-25
Col. H. T. Reed Donates
Books to Cantonments

One old regular army officer. Col.
II. 7. Reed, 1st U. S. Infantry,
graduate of West Point in 1873, and
one who never forgets Richmond. his
former home. has donated thirty.two
copies of his book Cadet Life at
West Point" to the Libraries of the
different Cantonmeuts. He has been
in the Regular Army since his grad
uation. He is brother of Albert w.
and Frank l Reed Of our city.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-25
ARREST SHIPPING ENGINEER

ROTTERDAM, March 25-A Dutch
shipping engineer has been arrested
by the river police charged with es.
pionage on behalf OF Germany. Ac.
cording to the police he represented
himself to the captains Of steamships
coming from the United States as an
inspector for the port authorities and
thereupon took copies of any informa-
ton which he thought useful from the
ships logbooks.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-25
PLANS NEW HElGOLAND
TO CONTROL BLACK SEA

AMSTERDAM. March 5. (By MaiD
"A new Helgoland. to command the
commerce of the Black Sea, is to be
constructed by Germany on Snake Is
land, about rs miles from the mouth
OF the Danube. according to the Mach
richten Of Hamburg. In connection
with this proposal. 1t is planned to
build "a German commercial port on
the northern bank of the Danube.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-25
Hokendauqua Red Men
Will Giue Dance Friday

Hokendauqua tribe of Red Men Fri
day decided to give social and dance
at the hall next Friday evening for
the members of the order and their
families, tho Oseola tribe. Pocohontas
and all soiourning Red Men.
Several applications were received
and acted upon, and Carl Miller, the
team captain, had the team on the
door praeticing for the adoption of
the new members.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-25

There has been some complaint by
members OF parliament against the
tendency of the government to put
newspapermen IN big positions in Eng
land. Premier Lloyd-George recently
defended his choices and lauded the
work OF editors in various positions.
One who has made good" is Kennedy
Jones. director general of the food
economy department OF the ministry
of food. He was one of the founders
of the London Daily Mail and editor Of
the Evening News.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-25
3I7 Smileage Books
... Sold Last Saturday

Sales totalling BIT Smileage books
were announced by Mrs. George Egge-
meyer, as a result of the Smileage
campaign Saturday. Mrs. Eggemeyer
was assisted by committee Of wom-
en- and Boy Scouts that ,canvassed the
city thoroughly in the interests Of the
campaign. Mrs. Eggemeyer stated
Monday that she considered the re-
suits of the campaign were satisfac-
tory. and commended especially the
work of a number of the Boy Scouts.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-25
Miller's Antlseptic OIL, known Az
Snake Oil
Will Positively Relieve Pain In Few

VIII Positively Relieve Pain In Few
Minutes.
Try 1t right now for Rheumatism.
Neuralgia, Lumbago, sore, stiff and
swollen joints, pains in the head. back
and limbs, corns, bunions, etc. After
one application pain usually disappears
as il by magic.
A new remedy used internally and
externally for Coughs, Colds. Group,
Sore Throat, Diphtheria and Tonsilitis
This oil is conceded to be the most
penetrating remedy known. Its prompt
and immediate effect in relieving pain
is due to the fact that it penetrates to
the affected parts at once. AS an IL
lustration, pour ten drops on the thick
est piece of sole leath and it will pene-
trate this substance through and
through in three minutes.
Accept no substitute. This great oil
is golden red color only. Every bottle
guaranteed-36c, 60c and $500 a bottle
or money refunded.
Get it at Thistlethwaites Drug
Stores exclusively.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-25
EMPLOY sEAPLANE PILOT.

ATHENS, March 25--The Greek
Admiralty has authorized the employ
ment of woman seaplane pilot,
Miss Demise kalimeri, who is the
daughter of one of the government
airplane engineers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-25

Many other equally good reports.
Try one box today, which can be
forwarded to any address upon the re-
ceipt of money order for $500. There
is nothing better at any price.
Address, "ORLENE" Co.,
Railway Crescent, West Croydon,
Surrey, England.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-25
REACHES FRANCE; kNOLLEN.
EERG CABLES HIS PARENTS

Benjamin Knollenberg, son of Mr.
and Mrs Fred K Knollenberg, has
notified his parents of his safe arrival
Saturday at port in France. Knoll
lenberg is enlisted in a motor me-
chanics regiment.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-25

PLAZA Ito rieht)-Ultrd smart
hustle suggestion II. the double
ripple efect-the latest ssyle
touch, always found IN Wooltex
designing. OF fine serge-in
black, nasy. infantry or tan
with ouer-colldr Of pedu de sole.
No. 1910. $500
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-25

One feature which marks tea cur
ing in Japan is the proyerbial cleanli-
ness which is characteristic Of the
Japanese people.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-03
Montague Mfg. Co
Southwest Corner Tenth ~na Maia
SASH. DOORS AND BLINDS.

the German brewers Of America were
conspirius TO GermaniZe this nation
and were In sympathy with Germany
III this great war, he declared that
had the liquor traffic. of this nation
been as strongly entrenched politically
behind the German brewers when the
war started as it was ten or flftten
years ago. it would have been very
difficult for America TO mobilize a
loyal army 10 fight Germany.
We have prepared America 10 fight
Germany by weakening the power of
the liquor trafiCe
BY our recent years of education,
agitation and legislation against the
liquor traffic in the various communi-
totes, counties. states and the national
congress, we have broken the polit-
iCal power Of the liquor traffic just in
time else the German American
brewer would have been able to sur
render this nation, bound, at the feet
OF the kaiser
The church buIlded better than she
knew when. twenty five years ago In
the city Of Oberlin Ohio she organ
lied the Christian forces of America
to destroy the power of the liquor
traffic. for by weakening the power of
the liquor traffic, the church has also
in this crisis saved the nation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-03
Beer and Shipbuilding.

The esteemed Petersburg Index
Appeal in an editorial in Fridays issue
on Bone Dry and ShiphuIlding"
quotes the Newport News Press as
saying that In the Newport News
yard it is admitted that efficiency has
increased since prohibition went into
effect here" and adds I'VE have not
the slightest doubt Of it, but quotes
the opinion Of Chairman Hurley. of the
federal shipping board as fearing that
prohibition would effect the output of
shipping at yards which are now
wet and as "deprecating even the
mere suggestion that there be any
tampering with the situation for any
purpose" In concluding it's editorial
the 1ndex-Appeal says:
Unless we can keep our output Of
shipping at what II is now, at least
we stand a fine chance of losing the
war. The fact as well had be faced.
1t Is our opinion based upon exper-
fence In other industries. that produc-
tion would not he lessened by cutting
off the beer of shipbuilders. But we
agree with Mr., Hurley that now is no
time to make the experiment"
Was there ever a more utterly in
sufficient and untustihed conclusion
than this agreement with Mr.. Hurley g?
The actual testimony OF the Press as
to the Newport News yard is accept
ed without the slightest doubt 1t s
the deliberate opinion of the editor of
the Index-Appeal that production
would not be lessened by cutting off
the beer of shipbuilders-yet I'VE
agree with Mr.. Hurley that now is no
time to make the experiment." Both
Mr.. Hurley and the Index Appeal pro-
fess to believe that efficiency and
speed in shipbuilding will be deter
mining factor in the war yet both re-
gard this as no time to make the ex-
pertinent, meaning prohibition. Surely
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-03
MEXICO AND IT'S TAX ON OIL.

that behalf cannot fail to be CON
spicuous to the Mexican government.
There ia no intimation or suxges-
ton in the note of the EN- oassador that
the United State SIS views the matter
from any other standpoint than a sim
pie infringent of the recognized prin-
ciples OF international respect and
good neiehhorhood." That tho nd
min!strstiou is very serious may be
derived from the following words: lit
becomes tho function Of the United
States most earnestly and respectfully
10 call the attention Of the Mexican
government TO the necessity which
may arise 10 1mpeI It TO protect the
property Of it's citizens IN Mexico
Invested or inturioualy affected by tho
decree above cited"
Language cannot he palmer. The
American government Is in no spirit
at present 10 follow the IRREGULARITIES
Of Mexican diplomacy with patient
waiting The first whiT OF a Ger
man odor in this affair will end Amer
!can patience. It is indeed poor
time for our neiFhhor below the
border 20 introduce a new test OF the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-03

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-03

anCe tried to get an embargo against
our shipping munitions to the allies.
1t was proven that the alliance JUS
tided Germany's violation Of her
treaty with Belgium
1t was also shown before the COM
mittee that the German American
alliance Of New Jersey endorsed the
sinking OF the Arabic an American
vessel, by German submarine as de-
served. and commended 10y resolution
the German submarine policy.
1t was also shown that before the
war IS per cent OF the efforts Of the
alliance were spent IN opposing all
anti-liquor legislation and that large
part OF the stock OF the American
breweries is owned by the kaiser and
other citizens of Germany.
1t was further shown that in the
last presidential election the alliance
officially opposed the election to the
presidency Of either Roosevelt Root
or Wilson, on the ground they were
opposed TO Germany. and advocate d
the election of a man to the presi-
dency who would stand for Ger
mansm.
II was also proven in this investi-
cation that the alliance paid over
100000 to Dern berg the biggest
German spy who was ever in America
1t was also shown that the alliance
has paid over 100000 for German
war relief and not one penny for
IL, =. I1'1' va ,,,-
" a4 9'lo". .n"' ny dlnahce rep ,
I resent between ',,' wv" ana ohe-hait ana
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Carn,an, ~. ,,al, WI, 70
- "eIt uSeu ny German
800 ~ 'l'S country 10 spread prop
as"noa 10 Weaheh the national spirit;
T,i+ns Ni,o !" war win the
o"i''u ''"'eS, 10 purchase ana pre-
pate o,'lloS :" ne piaced on allied
ti'u houl'al siiPs IN American har-
oors' TO pay lhcehdlarles 10 burn and
"Ie'N ihunl'loh factories, bridges and
oana'9 III inns country ana canada, and
~ i'i'ire repeiIloh IN ireland against
treat brl'alh.
II was aiso SHOWN before the SEN
"le cofnin,'tee mat Doctor Hexamer,
the president or the German-Ameri-
can alliance had been decorated by
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-03
GOVERNMENT ROAD
WILL BE REPAIRED

awarded to Contractor c. s. Luck the
Job OF making extensive repairs to the
Government road. from Gillies creek
to the National cemetery. The work
will be done under the supervision of
the city engineer, and Is deemed to
be an emergency case. The contrac-
tor promises TO start on the work at
once. The city is to furnish material
and the contractor is to supply the
labor necessary to rush the work to
completion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-03
SHIPMENTS OF NEWSPAPER
MAGAZINES AND OTHER
PRINTED NATTER BY MAIL

The war trade board announce that,
until further notice, Individual ex-
port licenses Will not be required 10
send nswrpa pers, magazines and 9TH
er periodically issued printed matter,
including advertising circulars: con-
signee. by mail to foreign countries.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-03
A GRIEVANCE WITHOUT REMEDY.

IA conference OF colored newspaper
editors was held some days so IN
wAshington. D. G. which adopted,
among other things In their resoIu-
items. the following:
1--WE are not unmindful Of the re-
Irognttion OF our American citizenship
ia the draft. Of the appointment OF col
ored officers. OF the designation Of
colcred advisors TO the rovernme nt de
pArtrents and 10 other indications OF
broadsned public opinion; never.
theiess we believe today that justin
ssa,le grievances OF the coiored people
Art not producing disloyalty, but an
amount of unrest and bitterness which
sven the best efforts Of their leaders
may not be able always to guide, IN
iess they can have the active and sym
pathetic cooperation Of the national
and state governments German pro-
paganda among ue is rowerlese, but
the apparent indifference Of our gov
ernment is dangerous"
Those who know the negro are fully
familiar with the fact that the only
~unrest and bitterness" that arises
- ~u,x~na .ss-~..r 49, o-lzv.na
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-03

our Petersburg contemporary asserts
conclusion utterly at variance with
his own admitted premises We may
fairly state the case thus: EFFICIENCY
in ship construction is essential to
winning the war; prohibition OF liquor,
including beer promotes efficiency;
ergo, we are opposed to prohibition at
this time" One might be Justified in
the conclusion OF the Index-Appeal
that IL did not desire 10 see America
win the war, for no other conclusion
seems logical from his own state
mentS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-03

The stabGshme nt ~ an American
house In Chile specializing IN textiles
would do more toward increasing the
American share IF business than any
other single factor according to
report on textile markets in Chils
made public today by the bureau OF
foreign and domestic commerce. de-
partment of commerce There are
Amegican importers. but no American
retxU caxxcsrn