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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-16

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
France, March 16 (By the Associated
Press) After weeks OF rain, snow.
wind and muky weather, there came
to the American front today it's first
bath Of genial spring sunshine. The
skies were cloudless and In the moder-
ate temperature that prevailed sweat
ers were discarded by the men for the
first time since last summer, while
in the villages where they are billeted
and In the environments in the training
area the camps were decorated with
rolls of bedding being given an airing.
Men and horses. basked in the sun
shine in the streets and on the hill
sides--a grateful experience after the
winter damp chill.
Everywhere one could see equipment
hung out to dry. tent flaps and hut win.
dows open and hospital patients
breathing the sweet spring air Mean
while the transport work was being
expedited by the rapidly drying roads.
In the training areas the fullest ad-
vantage was taken Of the open weather
the officers crowding the men to will
ingly renewed efforts to make them fit
for front line service.
Planes Sprout in Flocks
Under the sunshine and the still at.
mosphere airdomes all along the line
sprouted f1ocks Of planes, both on trial
and on serious MISSIONS and every
where there was expectant readiness
for an enemy offensive II it should de-
velop.
The troops both on the front and in
the training areas are on the tiptoe OF
expectation for the arrival of Secre-
tary of War Baker, the presence Of
whom In France was announced In the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-16
J. NJ. L0NTz MAY BE
CARR'S SUCCESSOR

John NJ. Lontz was nominated for
president of the Wayne County War
Fund committee by the Richmond COM
mittee at meeting at the Commercial
club Friday afternoon.
The nomination will be presented at
the meeting of the Wayne County War
fund committee at the Y. NJ. c. A,
Saturday, March %.
Lontz was named to fill the vacancy
made by the resignation of James A.
Carr, who is in Washington.
The committee has fifteen chairmen
in Richmond and fifteen in the county
Work of listing all the townships for
war funds has been completed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-16
American Front Gets First Bath
of Genial Spring Sunshine

Paris morning newspapers and took
the whole army by surprise. Word Of
the secretary's presence in France was
spread rapidly by telephone from the
bases to the furthermost outposts.
Officers in villages at outlying points
stopped the newspaper, motors and
asked for definite word when Mr.. Ba-
ker would arrive. 1.-The old man will
find us ready to pass inspection" it
was said.
In army circles there is general graf
ification over the coming of Mr.. Baker
in order that he may see at close hand
what has been accomplished thus far
in the face of the obstacles and the
difficulties of distance, and especially
the moral and physical condition OF
the troops so that he may carry home
q personal knowledge of easily RENE
died deficiencies and complaints.
Mail Service Disappoints
The most serious of the deficiencies
and complaints surround the army
mail service. Everywhere the rank
and file complain of the absence or
great delay in mail from home.
Company officers generally say the
mail problem is one of the most Sc
rious they have to contend with, be-
cause the men become lonely and anx-
ious in the absence OF word from their
families. The ordinary mails are from
one month to six weeks ahead of the
army mails and the officers express
the belief that there would be no be-
ter factor for the happiness of the men
than the NOSE expenditious mail SER
vice it is possible to devise--even a
faster service than through the ordi-
nary civilian channels.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-16
ACTIVITIES OF WOMEN WAR WORKERS
OF WAYNE COUNCIL OF DEFENSE

A meeting will be held at Bethel
church on South Sixth street, Sunday
afternoon at 3 o'clock. Miss Mary
Anne Stubs will give talk on the
Educational propaganda and Mrs. O..
F. Ward, one Of the Fourteen-Minute
Women will talk.
Miss Meb Culbertson called meet
ing Of Fourteen Minute Women held
Friday afternoon at the Commercial
club. Two new members, Mrs. J. T..
Giles and Mrs. r. D. Baldwin were
taken into the organization.
Under the direction of Miss Meb
Culbertson, a meeting was held at
Webster Thursday afternoon. Mrs. D.
w. Scott, chairman on production, talk
ed on conservation, registration Of
women and the Boys Working Re-
serve. Mrs. Charles Druit, chairman
of the Liberty Loan drive, gave a short
talk on the drive which is to be made
soon. School children attending the
meeting sang patriotic songs. There
were several men at the meeting.
Miss Elsie Marshall assisted by Miss
Bertha Larsh will give a demonstra-
ton on preparation of food in the cook
ing department of the high school
Saturday at $50. All the women of
the county are invited to attend.
Women Of Hagerstown and vicinity,
in war work, will meet Sat
urday at that place at $3.50. The meet
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-16
TOO WEAK II
TO FIGHT

The Come back" man was really
never down-and-out His weaken ed
condition because of overwork, lack OF
exercise, improper eating and living
demands stimulation to satisfy the cry
for a heafth-giving appetite and the
refreshing sleep essential to strength.
GOLD MEDAL. Haarlem Oil Capsules
the National Remedy of Holland. will
do the work. They are wonderful
Three of these capsules each day will
put man on his feet before he knows
1T. Whether his troubles comes from
uric acid poisoning. the kidneys, gravel
or stone In the bladder. stomach de-
rangement or other ailments that be-
fall the over-zealous American. Don't
wait until you are entirely down and
out. but take them today. Your drug
Eist will gladly refund your money if
they do not help YOU. Accept no substi-
tntes. Look for the name GOLD Med
AL on every box, three sizes. They
are the pure, original. imported Haar
lem Oil Capsules.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-16
Today's Thrift
Stamp Winners

The Thrift Stamp limerick contest
which has been in progress for the
last five weeks, closed Saturday. Dur
ing that time the Palladium has given
$50 in thrift stamps to children who
have contributed
The winners today should call for
their stamps. Monday. If possible.
Saturdays four best verses are:
It's nice to be Red Cross nurse, to
care for the wounded soldier
It's nice to be a soldier boy who
carries gun on his shoulder
It's nice TO be a sailor boy. and sink a
sub or two
/ am just little Thrift Stamp, but
just as much good, can do.
Mary Louise LooS.
A nickle, dime
Saved one at q time
Will help win the war from the Hun
So let's get together
Work harder than ever
Buying Thrift Stamps is the greatest
Of fun.
Richard F.. Summers. Is S. Sth.
Some buy sugar. some buy fat
But buy Thrift Stamps
To help whip those German autocrats.
M. Smith.
Let US help our soldier boys
For We don't need toys
Listen, children, quit your candy
For your money will come handy
Every woman, child or man
Come help Uncle Sam.
Marian Lloyd. r. r. D.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-16
JOHN kEiSER DIES

HAGERSTQWN, March 16.--John
Keiser, father of Ollie keiser of this
place, and sister, Opal Keiser, died
at the Odd Fellows home at Green's
burg Friday morning. was brought to
the home Of his son on Perry street
yesterday. Funeral and burial will be
at the Brethren church and adjoining
cemetery, where his wife was buried
a few months ago.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-16

ing right by getting standardized
stock. With this right start and care
and common sense, the beginner in the
poultry business this year should not
only serve his country we'll by provid
ing food, but should find pleasure and
profit.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-16
DEMAS COE APPOINTED

INDIANAPOLIS, March 16-Demas
S. Coe, of Richmond, has been ap-
pointed chairman Of publicity of the
Wayne county liberty loan committee,
it was announced at state headquar-
tiers here today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-16

ing is called by the chairman of County
Council of Defense. Mrs. Charles
Druitt, chairman of woman's part in
the Liberty Loan campaign will &C
company Mrs. A. W. Roach, who will
speak.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-16

The silk of turkey was carried there
by two monkeys which travelled from
China to Turkey carving har,"oo
pole. In that pole we're the eggs Of .
silk worm
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-16

Mrs. Edward r. Stotesbury, of
Philadelphia, recently gave to the
navy department a U-boat chaser, all
fitted for the hunt, for the use of
her son who is en- ensign in the navy.
Mrs. Stotesbury's husband is the
Philadelphia railway magnate and
horse lover.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-16

A wireless station has been opened
In Peru that can communicate with
all perts Of South America and even
has received signals from the United
States.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-16
City Statistics

slACK--Lon X. Stack, 81 years old.
died Friday night at his home. 62
Sherman street. He is survived by
his widow, Mrs. Gertrude Stack. The
body was taken to Gosport, Ind
where the funeral service aud burial
will be held.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-16

In SO years the value OF wool manu-
facturers has increased $260,000,000 in
the United States.
There are $4,000 children attending
schools in the Philippine islands. z
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-16

Bombay averages more than seven
ty.two inches Of rain year
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-16
FINAL CONTEST
TO BE TONIGHT

BLOOMINGTON. March 16-The
champion high school basket ball
team OF Indiana will be picked from
Anderson, Huntington, Lebanon, or
Bloomington here tonight.
Anderson meets Huntington and
Lebanon plays Bloomington in the
semi-finals this afternoon and the
final contest of the tournament will
be played at o'clock tonight.
Bloomington defeated Montmoren
Gle 90 to II in the last game of the
morning
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-06
FIGHT FOSTERS
WILD IDEAS
One Sporting Writer Advances the
Thought That Colonel Miller
VIII Pull the Fight Pri-
vateIy for Friends.

With the Willard-Fulton fight but
about ten weeks away, the usual wild
coniectures are being put out for
public consumption by some OF tue
inspired scribes. A sporting event
Of the magnitude of this scrap be
tween Willard and Fulton always
promotes these ideas, but one writer
has come out with the most amazing
idea that Colonel Miller, who is pro-
noting the fight. may stage 1t pri-
vate1y on his Oklahoma ranch for a
select number Of his friends.
The scribe says that the colonel
has enough money that he don't need
TO worry about the bids and that he
is promoting the fight purely for the
fun of the thing. 1t is a well known
fact that Colonel Miller is wealthy
and could probably afford to stage
the bout in his own back yard IL he
SO desired. but it is far from prob
able that he will do SO. The colonel
is a square dealer, but that he would
make a guarantee to the principals
and paw the expenses out of his own
pocket just for fun is ridiculous.
Another thing is that he is putting
on this fight because he wants to
see the two heavyweight settle their
argument and also wants the public
to see It. While the city has not
been decided upon as yet, 1t is safe
bet that it will go to some town
where the law Is o. K, and there is
a good sized bid cached in the local
bank.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-06
SICKNESS
IN CAMPS
Campaign Against Disease by Army
Medical Corps Will be
Waoed With
Vioor.

WASHINGTON, April 6-Respira.
tory diseases having caused practi-
cally all the sick and death rate in
the nations new armies, the medical
corps today began a nationwide cam
paign Of prevention against pneu-
monia, measles. diphtheria, mumps,
meningitis, infantile paralysis, infiu-
enza and tuberculosis.
All OF the diseases mentioned are
spread or communicated in the same
way-through the transfer of nasal
and mouth secretions. The sickness
rate in camps throughout the coun.
try could be cut to the minimum If
the soldiers. and the general public
as well, stopped promiscuous cough
ing, sneezing and splitting.
The difficulty Of controlling these
diseases, it was pointed out at the
surgeon generals office today. lies
in the fundamental fact that human
beings scatter their nose and mouth
secretions without any consideration,
despite rules and regulations to the
contrary. One sneeze in crowded
street car could infect many persons
in the car with pneumonia, or
measles, or diphtheria. or mumps, or
meningitis, or fnfantile paralysis, or
tuberculosis: One hearty cough could
do the same In either case spread
of any of these diseases could be
prevented II sneezer or cougher
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-06
CHICAGO OWNERS
ARE PATRIOTIC
Icomiskey and Weeshman viii Adwer
tise and Boost Sale Of War
Savings Stamps at
Parks.

Charles Comiskey, owner OF the
Chicago White Sox, and Charles
Weeghman, owner of the Cubs have
both given space at their parks for the
advertising of W. s. S. and thrift
stamps. Comiskey has ordered large
sign to be erected in prominent po-
sition in South Side park and WEIGH
man has given permission for erecting
sign and also given one page from
the score card for this advertising.
This is a move that all baseball
managers throughout the country
could follow with good results. Now
that the government has taken over
the Bull Durham output why not put
the signs where the Bull Durham sign
used to be and every one in the park
would be able to see ii. Both Chicago
managers have been back of every
war move with all their nights. Last
year there were many games played
at the Sox park where ten per cent OF
the gate receipts went to the Red
oss. 1t was not only patriotic
move but helped boost the crowds at
the park.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-06
AFTER five YEARS
keokuk Testimony Remains Tn
shaken.

keokuk Testimony Remains Tn.
shaken.
Time is the best test OF truth,
Here is a Keokuk story that has
stood the test OF time. 1t is a story
with point which will come
straight home to many of US.
Mrs. ]. G. Wycon. 916 High St
saws: II had severe pains in my back
and dull headaches extended to the
hack of my neck. Having heard of
Doan's Kidney Pills being a good
medicine, / got some from Wilkinson
r. Co.'s Drug Store and they proved
satisfactory. l haven't had any an.
noyance from my kidneys since. 7
sleep better and my back is strong "
over FIVE years later Mrs. Wycof,
said: Il am always glad to saw a
good word for Doan's Kidney pills
7 am pleased to continue publicaIIv
endorsing them"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-eet
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Wycoff had. Foster Milburn
Co.. Mfgrs.. Buffalo. N. Y.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-06

Buy Fish Caught Near Your Home
A writer OF an article en- new KINGS
or sea food says in the Woman
Home Companion:
"A simple rule OF the purchase OF
fish may be laid down that will III
almost every consumer wherever she
may live. This rule is to buy the
fish that is caught in local waters
This fish is nearly sure to be fresh
est and cheapest. 1t Is almost true
that the cheapest fish in the marHS'
is the best Its cheapness indicate
that it was Caught locally, and thai
it has not been kept long. The house,
wife will argue that she has tiied
these cheap fish, and that they are
of poor quality. The recommend
ton is that she continue to expert
ment with local, cheap fish until she
finds those that are to her liking, ana
that she then stick to them
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-06
used his handkerchief as a cough

used his handkerchief as a cough
catcher" to sneeze or cough in.
Unlike some disease germs, the
germs which cause the diseases men,
toned do not die or become harm.
less upon drying. So with the dust
they are still capable of setting I'D
disease in many other people. The
problem of the respiratory diseases
which confronts Surgeon General
Gorgas and the army medical corps
is serious. Apparently. however, the
public generally is totally ignorant
Of the Unreasonable harm that is
done through unguarded and promis-
cuous coughing, sneezing and spit
ting. Army medical corps experts.
who have given untiring study to
this problem, have reached the con-
clusion that national campaign
must be inaugurated at once, not
only In the camps but in the homes.
in the offices, in the street cars, and
in all public places, to stamp out this
widespread habit OF splitting and
coughing. If health conditions for our
soldiers are to be improved.
They feel that such campaign is
as important in every way for the
object to be achieved as was the
now famous and eminently successful
hy-swatting campaign which started
some years ago. For this reason the
surgeon general therefore, appeals to
the public to make the Don't cough.
don't sneeze, don't spit" slogan as
widely quoted and effective as swat
the fly" The surgeon general ap-
peals particularly to the press of the
country to help with constant warn
ings. prominently displayed in their
columns, in the form of articles and
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-06
Sex Release Recruits.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
DALLAS, Texas, April 6.-"Doc'
White led the Dallas Texas leaguers
against his old team mates on the
White Sox here today. The Chicago
world champions sent Pat Hargroye
back to the Yannigans and reclaime ed
Swede Risberg and Fred McMullin
for infield jobs. Reb Russell Joined
the Yannigans at Fort Worth, sen
fenced to the outheld until in. condi
ton. The Sox beat Smithville, Texas
8 to 2, yesterday.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-06
Philadelphia Girl Swimming Champ

Philadelphia Girl Swimming Champ.
UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
CHICAGO, April 6.-Miss Olga
Dorfner of Philadelphia, is national
A A. U. champion today in the 100
yard swim for women. She defeated
Miss Thelma Darby Of Indianapolis
in the Illinoic Athletic club pool last
night The time was 1905 LIS.
Norman Ross, San Francisco, swan
an exhibition 500 yards in the record
time of 5: SO 1-5. The national cham
pionship in that event will be held
Wednesday.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-06
A. A. U. Meet Is Record Breaker.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
GREAT LAKES, ILL.,, April 6.-The
Central A. A. U. championship with
an entry list of 200 track and field
headliners promised to develop into
a four cornered battle.
The Great Lakes naval training
school with it's many enlisted stars,
Notre Dame university, Chicago and
Illinois athletic clubs appeared the
strongest organizations when the
athletes took the track here this
afternoon before huge crowd.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-06
Miners prub Alex the Great.

United Press Leased Wire Service.
DEFINING, n. NJ, April 6.-The Chi
cago Cubs sought revenge in play.
ing the copper miners before Camp
Cody crowd here today. The miners
beat Alexander and Hendrix, 6 to 5.
in a ten inning battle yesterday. The
seconds play at Douglas, Ariz., today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-06

capture of Paris, at least from mill
tary standpoint.
Because of its important rail lines,
Amiens is vital to the allies. Its loss
would mean hacking the French and
British in twain and running the
present supply lines.
In view of this situation the allies
may be counted ON to battle more
strenuously than ever, the authori-
, ties say. Lacking full information Of
the allied strategy or disposition of
the allied reserves, the experts were
unable to predict the course Of
events, but they did vouchsafe the
confident guess that the Germans
will be halted.
France and Britain have been
gathering their reserve strength
| hastily Whether this reserve will
| be used only to stem the Teuton tide
| is not now evident, but 1t is suffi-
cient strength to accomplish at least
that, and it may be large enough to
! hurl back the German.
| The latter is a moot question here.
Some authorities say that the allies
! have waited too long to make an
effective counter offensive, others,
relying on the ability and strategy of
General Foch. declare that he has
some tricks in the sack which will
surprise the world.
In any case fresh American
strength is badly needed and is being
added to the struggle as fast as il is
humanity possible to do 1t, authorities
declare.
German Attacks RepuIsed.
LONDON, April German at
tacks Gin considerable strength" on
a twenty mile front north OF the
Somme throughout yesterday and
this morning were repulsed, Field
Marshal Haig reported today.
North Of the Somme, there was
heavy fighting everywhere south of
Ayette (eight miles south Of Arras
and twenty miles north Of Corbie. on
the Somme) until late yesterday
evening"" the statement said.
"The enemy attacked in consider
able strength. without further sue
cesses during the morning.
South OF the Somme In the neigh
borhood Of Hancard Ga mile west of
| Demeuin and nine miles southeast of
Amfens) there was local fighting yes
terday afternoon. We improved our
positions in counter attacks
Fighting Speeds Up.
! IBy William Philip Simms, United
Press STAFF Correspondent
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FRANCE, April 5.-The fighting is
speeding up tonight
! After fairly important clashes yes
| terday and today. the Germans oc.
cupy wedge shaped ridge at the