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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-18
COMMITTEE VOTES
FAVORABLE REPORT
ON GUARD BILL

The House Committee on Military
Affairs ordered a favorable report to-
day on the bill for the reorganization
- the National Guard in the Districs
OF Columbia. This bill has already
passed the Senate.
The bill as reported makes It clear
that no person shall escape the draft
by ressor Of service in the National
Guard.
Todsy's action by the committee
2 letter which the President wrote to
hajrman Dent. OF the House Mill
tary Committee, expressing himself in
favor of the bill. The President called
attention to the depletion OF the pc
lice force and the fact that under
such conditions, it was impossible to
have National Guard organized.
Indications are that the. House will
pass the bill in a short time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-18
j. SAND GERMANY
BOTH treat HER
AS ENEMY ALIEN

Her property on tho Rhine ocnfisea-
ted by the German government and
her estate in America taken over by
the United States Government under
the alien property Law, AIRS. Adolphus
Busch. widow OF the late millionaire
brewer, finds herself very much in
the same position as the Man With
out - Country"
Her property in this country con-
sistS FOR the most part OF breWeries
IN : Louis and other cities. She also
uWns a large sum in stocks and
bonds left by her husband.
since the death OF the brewer sew
cral years ago, Mrs. Busch. now
sevcnty-fOur years OF age, has spent
most Of her time in Germany. with
her two daughters, who are wives OF
German subjects.
: dispatch from st. Louis quotes
charles NaEel, one Of the trustees Of
ho Busch estateh as saying that he
had not been notified by A. Mitchell
Palmer. enemy property custodian, OF
n seizure OF the Busch property.
us-e,-- -. verf1hnbIe-a,f fha ala
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-18
CATHOLIC WOMEN OPEN
GIRL WORKERS HOME

A home for girl war workers. the
War Service Club. TWenty-fcurth
and K streets northwest. IL open
today under the direction u the
Catholic Women's War RELIEF So
cieties. The home Is open to Girls
Of all religious organizations.
Charges will be made to cover
expenses. The home Is htted for
twenty-five guests and within q Few
weeks will be in shape to receive
twenty more
The home received Its blessing
yesterday under the direction OF
Bishop Shahan OF the Catholic Uri-
versity. assisted by the Right Reven-
end Monsignor Thomas, OF ST. Pat
riek's; the Rev. ]. IT, Cassidy ana
Robert McGrafh. CT 81. Stephens;
Bernard McKebas. OF the Catholic
University, and Rev. Lewis o'Hsfu,
chairman OF the WorcR's War To-
lief Society
Eat potatoes Instead % bread. 70
tatOes are cheaper than bread aad
-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-18
Housewives Should Report
Charges Exceeding These

To the House OF he OF Columbia:
food commodities
fol those listed below
possible Clarence r.
for the District OF Columbia 9Ol
northwest
Pays should Fay:
CornmeaI white bulk, OAK .O4% .O5 Os
Wheat
ken than 2iIs h. bag
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-18

potatoes United ]. minimum
cut and
potatoes in
viii is
sizs"DePartment
tin No
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-18
ship SUNK; OFFICER
AND IS MEN MISSING

LONDON. June 1s.-The British
cruiser Patia was tor
pedoed and sunk on June 10 by sub
marine, the admiralty announced last
night. One officer and fifteen men
are missing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-18

The Patia was a vessel OF 6,1O3 tons
and hailed from Belfast. She was
built in 1918 and was owned by Ell
ders and FyfTes, Ltd.
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P,statoes are perIahnbIe-ent the old
r~sE AEat.
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BY FoNTAINE FOX


There VIII Fontaine Fox Cartoon In Next Sundays Times
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-18

Eat potntOes Instead % brad. 70
thtOes are cheaper than bread and
Just ~ nOuFshing.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12
Mr.. and Mrs. Redbreast
Are Now in Richmond;
Heralding Early Spring

Introducing Mr. Robin Redbreast,
season of 1918.
He arrived, several of him probabl
on this day and date, Tuesday, Febru-
ary II, and the fact that several per-
sons, living in as many different sec
tions of the city informed the Palla-
dunn of his presence, indicates that
this certain harbinger of spring is in
our midst.
Local history records that Mr.. Rob
in Redbreast and Mrs. Robin Red
breast, too, always make their mi
gratory return to Wayne county in
February. but it is rare when they
reach their old hunting ground as
early as the Feb. IL. OF course the
robin is not absolutely accurate in his
migratory instincts. He does not
come until spring is ION the way but
he generally manages to get here
while winter is still in condition to
transact. more or less, business. In
consequence the robin gets cold feet
before real spring warmth arrives, but
not to the extent that he returns to
the southland. for Robin Redbreast is
a game little bunch of feathers and if
he can manage to get food he will
stick it out.
Take off your hats to Mr.. and Mrs.
Robin Redbreast for they are here to
stay and they will continue arriving
each day.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12
FOUR DAYS LEFT
TO SEE INCOME
TAX COLLECTORS
Office at Commercial Club
Will Be Open Evenings
Rest of Week.

There are only four more days for
Wayne county and Richmond income
tax payers to receive assistance from
Inspector Thomas and Deputy Boland.
The office will be closed Saturday,
February 16. From now until Satur-
day the office will be open every even
ing until o'clock. A telephone has
been installed. Number 2S7s.
Inspector Thomas received a bulle-
tin from Peter Kruger Of Indianapolis
Tuesday stating the time for filing re-
turns of income and excess profits tax
including information at the source
has been extended from March / to
April 1. All individuals who are sub
ject to the law are urged to file with
tally urged to comply with the request
upon receipt of blanks.
Inspector Thomas will go to Econ
omy Wednesday to lecture on income
tax and answer all questions. He will
until IL o'clock.
The following question was submit
ted to The Palladium:
l purchased a farm in 1917 paying
$12, 900 for il and $4,000 for stock, all
from the same party. Should l make
report Of the fact to the Commis-
sion of Internal Revenue?
1t is not necessary for you to make
mention of the fact that you bought
the capital assets referred to above
as this Is tax on net income only and
not on payments made on principal.
IL your net income from this land
and stock and income from any other
SURGE totals $4,000 or more it will be
necessary for you to make a return
and pay income tax. provided you are
married In case you are single, You
would be taxed on the amount of your
net income from all sources in ex-
cess of $1,000.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12
Canada and ireland
Unite in Honoring Abe

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Feb 12-Ob.
servance Of the birthday of Abraham
Lincoln, born 109 years ago. took a
more popular turn than for many
years in Springfield, the last resting
place CT the martyred president.
Instead of the exclusive banquet of
former occasions, two mass meetings
were arranged for this afternoon and
tonight in the state arsenal.
Canada and ireland united to honor
the American hero.
Justice William Penwick Riddell of
the supreme court of Ontario. and
Thomas Power O'Connor, Irish Ma
tionalist leader in parliament, being
on the program as speakers at to-
nights meeting.
This afternoon Addison G. Proctor,
of ST. Joseph. Mich, said to be the
only living delegate to the Wigwam
convention which nominated Lincoln
for president in 1860, will tell of the
historic gathering. At the afternoon
gathering a great chorus of school
children will sing patriotic airs.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12
MOOSE WILL HOLD
PATRIOTIC RALLY

The Moose lodge will have a pa
triotic meeting Thursday evening in
the lodge rooms. All members and
families are invited. Special invita-
tions are extended to parents and
families with sons in the service. The
members now in service are:
Lester Parker. Carl Schepman, Les
lie Hornbeck, Leonard Conner, Hugh
Chandler. F. l.. Darwin, Raleigh Doner,
Clarence P. Gagen. Benjamin Hensley,
w. F. Hoelscher, Roy Heath, Ray
Horney. James NJ. Holmes, Joe Peters.
W. C. Lester. Walter F. Miller. Clar-
ence Lane, Lawrence Harrison, Pat
Honard, Grover Isenhour. Fred Mere
dith, James Markell, Boston, Ind, Ray
mond w. Powell, Fountain City, Ind,
DR.. J. J. Grosvenor, Lester Paddock,
Fred Ribkee, Bill Rohlig, Forest s.
Todd, Lawrence E. Winters, Louis
Quenn. Everett Ray. Robert Ashly,
Clarence Blair, Christ Bell, j. F. Hud-
die, Boyce Jones, Geo. H. Mosier, El-
mer Van Allen and George H. Kramer
(deceased).
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12
FOE PEACE OFFERS "RUSE
TO MURDER" SAYS LEWIS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12. Ger
manys war lords were scathingly de-
nounced and Americans urged to fight
for the democracy implanted by Lin
coin and advanced by Wilson" in an
address commemorating the birthday
anniversary of President Lincoln's de-
livered today by Senator Lewis of Illi-
nois. The German peace offers were
declared to be only ''ruse to murder" 3"
Struggles of the worlds democracies
to retain their liberty we're recounted
by Senator Lewis, quoting the German
poet Goethe that those who have lib
erty must fight to keep it." He re-
ferred to President Lincoln as the
apostle of the liberty Of man and the
standard bearer of the democracy of
the world This nations progress and
freedom, he declared, is the worlds in
spirauon for republican government.
mo democracy was ever founded
he said, that did not have to fight to
continue it's existence or maintain it's
ideals. -a .--..-
From the envy of our situation,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12
PATRIOTIC RALLIES
IN new YORK CITY

NEW YORK. Feb 1.-THE observ.
ance of Lincoln's birthday in New
York City was marked by an unusual
ly large number of patriotic meetings
Special celebrations were held in
schools and churches under the aus.
pices Of the National Security league
Cardinal Farley presided at a notable
meeting in st. Patrick's Cathedral
The directors Of the Lincoln Patri-
otic Army here made the day an occa-
sion for obtaining enlistments for this
semi-military organization, formed re-
Gently for the purpose Of inspiration
and training in practical patriotism
end intelligent citizenship" Men,
women and children are eligible for
membership "to protect the country's
future by establishing a national con
dition of perpetual, patriotic prepared
ness"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12
Foes Can Haze Peace if They
Admit Defeat, Says the Kaiser

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 12.-Germany
desires peace, but before it can be at
tanned her enemies must recognize
that Germany has been victorious,
Emperor William said In reply to an
address presented by the Burgomas'
ter of Hamburg on the conclusion of
peace with the Ukraine. The Emper-
or's reply as given in a Berlin dis
patch follows: ,s .s.
I'VE have gone through hard times.
Every one has had a burden to bear
anxiety, mourning, grief, tribulation-
and, not the least, he who stands be-
fore you In him were combined the
care and grief for the entire people in
it's sorrows.
I'VE often entered false paths. The
Lord pointed out to US by hard
school the path by which we should
go. The world, however, at the same
time has not been on the right path.
I'VE Germans who still have ideals
should work to bring about better
times. We should fight for right and
morality. Our Lord God wishes US to
have peace. but a peace wherein the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12
ALIENS RUSH TO
POLICE STATION

The registration of the German
alien enemies of Richmond was in full
sway Tuesday morning.
They began coming, Chief Gormon
said, at o'clock in the morning, and
came so fast that they had registered
more than 100 at noon. .-.s
Some delay was caused owing to
the fact that the persons effected by
the registration did not learn of it in
time to have their papers made out
properly. Some had forgotten to get
their photographs. .-..
Probably the most delicate task of
the registration is the taking of the
finger prints. The finger prints of
each finger Of both hands must be
taken, and if a print is blotted the
least bit, it is spoiled and another
must be taken.
Most of the registrants, when ques-
toned as to why they never took out
their second naturalization papers,
said that they had either neglected
or forgotten to do so.
Chief of Police Gormon said that he
believes there are more aliens than
the first estimation gave-that the
will near the thousand mark.
He is in doubt as to whether they
will be able to complete the registra-
tion by O'Clock Wednesday night,
but he has not yet learned what will
be done if the registration is not COM
pleted.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12

world will strive to do what is right
and good.
1--WE ought to bring peace to the
world. We shall seek in every way to
do it. Such an end was achieved yes
terday in friendly manner with an
enemy which, beaten by our armies,
perceives no reason for fighting long
er. extends hand to us and receives
our hands. &c.,.
But he who will not accept peace,
but on the contrary declines, pouring
out the blood of his own and Of our
people, must be forced to have peace.
I'VE desire to live in friendship
with neighboring peoples. but the vic
tory Of German arms must he first
recognized. Our troops under the
great Hinden burg will continue to win
it. Then peace will come
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12
CINCINNATI FEARS
OHIO RIVER FLOOD

CINCINNATI, O., Feb. 12- The
Ohio river reached a flood stage of
Gil feet at II o'clock today and Unit
ed States. Weather forecaster Dever-
aux predicts that if the Sugar Creek
gorge continues to hold the water
will go to IS feet by tomorrow morn
ing
Real flood conditions were revealed
when daybreak came today and ice
floes aggravated matters. The wat
ers have invaded the lowlands of the
city proper as we'll as in Cummins-
vile. the east end, and riverside and
at both Newport and Covington, Ky.
Many families who only a few days
ago returned to their homes from the
high waters that had receded. are
again being driven out by the en-
croaching water and ice
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12

from jealousy of our process. hatred
was aroused in the hearts Of others.
Americas institutions of freedom, In
spring mankind to her example, in
famed the souls of the royal rulers Of
Prussia, with fear and inspired them
to the war of destruction Of all that
America stood for and was living
for. This to them was necessary that
they might avoid American influence
upon the hearts of the liberty loving
German people -.., .,r.. .
1t has been charged, Senator Lewis
said, that America under President
Wilson would continue war to force
governments and people Of foreign
lands to take our form OF govern
ment" This, he denied asserting the
president. flights for democracy as q
right of the whole world"
''The promise of President Wilson to
make the world safe for democracy"
he added, lis no threat to make the
world take democracy, 1t is but the
assurance of the effort to give to the
world its chance to take democracy"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12
AUSTRIANS TAKE PRISONERS
STREAMS SWOLLEN
IN CENTRAL OHIO

COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 12.-Central
Ohio is not in any serious danger from
floods although all streams in this
section are swollen and in some places
are out of their banks. the weather
bureau here announced today.
The weather bureau asserted that
approximately one inch Of rain may
fall during the next "a hours. but this
Is not considered enough to do much
damage.
The weather bureau is keeping a
particularly close watch on the Scioto
river between Columbus and Chillio-
cothe in order that the troops at
Camp Sherman may be notified If the
river reaches flood stage. Camp Sher-
man is built on the banks Of the Scio-
to and much Of the camp is on very
low ground,
INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. 12.-There
are possibilities Of floods OF more or
less dangerous character along the
lower reaches of White river. J. H..
Arlington. meteorological at the local
weather bureau said today. Reports
he received indicated that at Elliston
last night the river was at 22.2 feet,
about three feet above the flood stage.
The warm weather. Mr. Armington
said, is likely to form ice jams which
may make the water overflow into
low lands.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12
Will VOTE on
CLUB DIRECTORS

Wayne county farmers, who are
members OF the Richmond CONNER
cial club, will discuss the advfsabi,ity
of procuring county agent We6nes.
day evening at o'clock. From 7-un.
til 9 o'clock the polls will be open and
votes for directors of the club will be
received. The vote cannot be cast by
mail or proxy. f..
The election board is, composed of
Inspector Adam H. Bartel. Clerks, II.
B. Jenkins and Richard Granger;
Judges, George Calvelage and John F.
Ackerman
Traffic management" will be the
subject for an address by P. J. Nc
Neely of the Indianapolis Chamber of
Commerce Associate Secretary Gil
bert of the Greater Dayton association
will make an address.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12

Mrs. Grant was especially interested
in Red Cross work and up to the day
of her death had been knitting. She
made sweaters and other articles for
her grandson. Raymond Mather, who
was to sail Tuesday for France. He
had been stationed at Omaha, Neb.
Although confined to her bed she
spent a part of each day knitting for
the boys in the service. She is sur.
vived by her daughter, Mrs. Harry
Mather, and son, Edward Grant Of
Boston, Mass, and two granddaugh.
ters, Miss Louise and Miss Mary Ma.
ther. Funeral arrangements have not
been completed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12
Mrs. Mary B. Grant Knitted For
49,. Red Cross on Her Deathbed

Mrs. Mary Blanchard Grant. widow
of George Grant, 81 years old. promi-
nent resident of Richmond. died Mon
day night at II o'clock at her home
1o1 South Eighth street.
She was member of one of the
Oldest families in Richmond and was
identified with many social organiza-
tions. She resided on South Eighth
street during her married life.
Mrs. Grant had been a member of
the Ticknoc club for many years. This
was one of the first literary clubs for
women organized in Richmond. She
was leading member Of the First
church.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12
COMPLETE PLANS
FOR REBUILDING

City Engineer Davis has completed
plans for the rebuilding of the green
houses, boiler shed, storage rooms, and
the office at Glen Miller park. There
will be great change in the appear
'ance of the park. he says, as the build
fngs will be more modern than we're
the old ones.
There has been several gifts Of flow
ers. ferns and seedlings given to the
city for use at the new greenhouses,
and more are being received.
If citizens continue to send flowers
as they have been doing. there will be
plenty in the parks this summer, Su.
perintendent Hollarn said.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12
Southern Legislature for
First Time Observes
Abe Lincoln's Birthday

PETERSBURG. Va, Feb. 12.-What
is said to be the first participation Of
southern legislature in the observ-
ance of Lneoln's birthday took place
here today when members of tho Vir-
gining general assembly attended exer-
cises at Camp Lee, conducted by the
319th brigade composed exclusively of
Virginians.
The Virginian brigade observed the
day in return for the compliment re-
Gently paid the memory Of General
Robert e. Lee on Jan. 19 by Pennsyl-
vania troops at Camp Lee. The legis-
lature at Richmond yesterday voted to
adjourn until Wednesday so the mem
bers could attend the Lincoln memor-
ial.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12
For u. S. Always" Says
Wayne German Alien

John c. Rausch, 4s years old, who
resides on farm west Of Richmond,
was tde first German alien residing
outside of Richmond, to register at
the post office.
Although Rausch neglected to take
out naturalization papers be said be
was For Uncle Sam first. last and
every time"
Residents of the county must regis
ter at the post Office. The registra-
tion closes Wednesday evening. Ger
man aliens living in the city must
register at police station.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12
First Wayne Man Injured in
France is Returning Home

now resides in Muncie. Mrs. Omar
McConaha, an aunt, and Mrs. Olive
Martin. his Grandmother, reside in
Centerville.
According to information received
by his aunt here he is soon to leave
London. He spent some time in hos
pital in France after he was injur-
ed
While born near Centerville, Com
mons spent most of his life In Mon
tana. When he was six years old he
was taken to Montana. The family,
some years later returned to Center
vile, and after remaining there some
time again moved to Montana. Com
mons was employed in Montana where
he enlisted with the Canadian forces.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12

CENTERVILLE, Ind, Feb 12.-The
first Wayne county man to be injured
in France is returning home, incapa-
citated for further fighting.
He is Robert Commons, "A years
old, who was born and reared on a
farm near Centerville. He is expected
to arrive in Centerville in about two
or three weeks.
Commons, who served with the Ca
madam troops, was injured by the ex-
plosion of shrapnel shell. Part OF
the shell struck his shoulder, render
ing one of his arms useless, according
to scant information received by his
relatives.
His mother, Mrs. Albert Williamson
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12
Chicago Singer is
Released by Germans

CHICAGO, Feb. 12-Miss Blanche
Slocum of Chicago. singer who has
been virtually held prisoner, finally
has succeeded in obtaining transports.
her father, <. B. Slocum was advised
today in 4 message from the Ameri-
can council general at Zurich, Switz-
erland.
The singer wrote her father that the
Germans would give her no reason for
detention other than she was under
suspicion.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12
Mrs. Anna J. Williams
Called by Death Angel

Mrs. Anna J. Williams, SO years old.
died Tuesday morning at her home,
300 North TWenty-hrst street She is
survived by one son, Walter Williams
of Richmond. Mrs. Williams has been
resident of Richmond for many years
and was the widow of George Williams.
The funeral services will be held at
her home. Thursday afternon at 200
O'Clock. Burial will take place at Earl
ham cemetery. Friends may call at
any time.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-12

For Wayne County by w. e. Moore
Rain, probably changing to snow to-
night. Wednesday cold and blustry.
Strong southwest, shifting to west,
winds.
General Condttions-The storm over
the west advanced rapidly, causing
general rains all over the central
states and lake region, and Is causing
high winds and gales on the lakes
and central state. Temperatures have
fallen considerably over the north
west and will go below freezing here
tonight