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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-22
The Stupidity of Red Tape

An ex-lieutenant, writing to that excellent
new publication, the American Legion Weekly,
reports an interesting grievance. He says:
"I have in my possession pay check for the
month of February 1919, calling for $22799.
The check also calls for the equivalent in francs,
242 SIS, and on the check is stamped the rate of
exchange for that month, 5.45. In June pre-
sented this check for payment at the post OF
finance offices, 1O4 Broad street, New York, and
was offered $3.50 for it, due to the fluctuation
in the value of the franc. then took the matter
up with Washington. Here is the answer re-
ceived:
"The Secretary of the Treasury, to whom
the question of payment of these checks was re-
ferred, decided there was no authority under ex-
listing law authorizing disbursing officers to cash
these checks at rate of exchange different from
that authorized by the treasury department for
the month in which such checks are presented for
redemption
"In other words the government gives me
check for S227.99 charges this amount as paid
out on it's records, and when | present the check
four months after for payment decides to give
me an amount equivalent to $3799 less than its
face value. Can you beat it?'
We would say offhand that it would be hard
to beat it, unless by some other evidence of stu
pidity in red tape administration of government
departments. Why all the rigmarole in such
matters? Whenever it seems desirable to do
something promptly and fairly, it almost always
appears that there are laws and rules to prevent
it. The government expressed this soldiers pay
in terms of francs as we'll as dollars, and that
the franc has become cheaper, the soldier must
take the loss Who gets the $37.99?
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-22

$40, in Dorsetshire, England. In his
he dream of becoming a poet but he
studied and practised architecture as
assistant to a London architect. win
ming a prize for design. The fine pro-
portion and solidity OF structure in
his novels were probably somewhat
due to his architectural training.
For five years he assiduously prac-
tised writing poetry. but when he
was 27, he turned definitely to fiction.
His first story was accepted two
years later, but upon the advice of
George Meredith, he decided not to
publish 1t. His first novel, "Desper-
ate Remedies" appeared in 1871.
During the next rs years, he pub
lished II novels and two volumes of
short stories.
Under the Greenwood Tree" (1S72)
he never surpassed in happy and
delicate perfection Of art" In this
and his next novel, "a Pair of Blue
Eyes" Us73). begins to show itself
that strain Of deep irony which is so
potent throughout Hardy's writings.
Far from the Madding Crowd"
1870 was his first popular success.
In it is revealed Eardy's superb
power of depicting nature as sym
bolic background for his characters,
an organic part of the action of his
story. This was the earliest OF what
he called his novels of character and
environment. which included The
Return Of the Native" Tess Of the
D'Urbervilles," his masterpiece, and
Jude the Obscure" Not until he was
So years old was his first volume of
verse published and he was Ga when
nc poem, THE Dynasts," startled the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-22

WHY Not Fix Prices?

1.-The belief is now almost universal among
the peoples of the world that high prices are due
to profiteering and that prosecution Of the prof
iteers or the fixing of a few prices will drop us
back on the pre-war level of prices overnight"
says Homer Hoyt, formerly of the price section
of the war trade board in the Nations Business
Tor September.
IF congress starts to fix prices, it must fix
thousands of prices. If it fixes retail prices it
must fix wholesale prices else the retailer will
be forced out of business If it fixes wholesale
prices, it must fix costs, for the supreme court
will not issue a writ of mandamus to compel a
manufacturer to produce at loss If it fixes
costs at lower level it must inevitably fix wages
at lower level for wages are the ultimate basis
Of cost. Wages are the chief element in the ex-
pense of putting raw materials on the market,
and wages the chief factor in fabricating
these materials into finished products. Thus
the end of the gigantic price-fixing undertaking
would be a lowering of wages. Lower prices
brought by lower wages would be a fruitless
trade"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-22
Time For Action in Mexico

governments failure to evidence OF inability
fear They have carried their depredatons
long that they have believe that the United
States government accepts them matters of fact,
similar conditions accepted by the state governments
of Mexico Such government these have
red by these and the socaled revolution
lists who live by them probably conceive that the
government help itself than they They
will believe differently
at Washington convnces them that United
States has force its command
The time for such demonstration is due and overdue.
This country tolerate Mexican lawlessness longer
There is government there that be dealt with.
There be until the United States makes it pos
sible by bringing the fact Enthusiastically Mexican
mind that the power and rights country its
citizens must be respected When is understood south
of the Rio Grande that stand that
not recognize this obligation such may
ceive the support Of the decent elements in Mexico
long military dictator up business
get the recognition of the United States and
patent to plead responsibility against
national and all other law there will kind Of
government there.
The United States government by the weakness of
its policy in the past partly responsible this
dton and in view of its obligation protect lives
and property of it's citizens there wholly
sible If it does bring that condition end
and definitely.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-22
Dinner Stories

Two weary tramps met after a
lengthy separation, and sat down to
compare experiences.
Have yer been to the 'front.'"
asked one; "ain't seen yer about
lately"
I've been laid up with the influ-
envy"
'Influenzy? What's that?"
Well, I don't know how I can ex-
actly explain it, but it takes all the
night out Of yer. Yer feels sort of
tired like. Don't seem to want to do
anything only lie down and sleep"
Why, I've had that disease for the
last twenty years. exclaimed the
first speaker; but this is the first
time I've ever heard it's name"
Bishop Flipper said in Atlanta:
"A colored chaplain was addressing
squad Of colored men back of Bar
le-Duc.
Boys he said, Satan is power
full, but he is not omnipotent. He is
bound with chains. yet he can get at
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-22
Working at Full Speed

Disabled soldiers and their families have been
concerned about the time consumed in arranging
for training with the federal board for vocational
education.
A knowledge of the procedure necessary for
the board to legally place the man in training will
do much to clear up this misunderstanding. The
central case board is working at great PRESSURE
as are the district boards. Almost 1000 cases are
being reviewed by the central case board every
Gay. These cases have been previously passed on
by the district officers, but certain evidence must
be in the possession of this central board before
the mans case may be approved.
The official army discharge and the military
naval medical report are very essential. These
documents the proof that the disability was
incurred while in the service, or that it is in some
way traceable to such service.
Having established these facts, the board
must determine that the mans disability is the
cause of vocational handicap that must be
overcome through a course of training The
new vocation for which the is to be trained
must be examined, with the view to it's suitability
and the must be steered away from over
crowded occupations.
The process reads smoothly But note the OBJ
stacles discharge papers are missing and it takes
time to get duplicates, medical certificates are
lost, and more time is wasted in renewing them
insufficient evidence vital points must be
completed. Time is consumed in supplying the
facts which must be in the possession of the
board before government money can be used for
training
In some instances must be brought to
the district offices for personal interviews on ex-
amnations. Personal desires must be considered
in the light of economic advantages. In other
words, the reeducaton of disabled soldiers sail
and marines is great big human problem
the mans future is at stake-he must, if pos
sble, attain independence we'll as satisfaction ;
the best interests of the community is in the bal
ance, non-productive citizenship must be control
led. Thoroughness in investigation is the right
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-22

BLIND ALLEYS

big world is impossible that there should not be waste
Of much
at q blind alley.
t be a of Of friendship
alley
blind alleys shut the divorce
inspiring things.
in the dark
Look for aleys
out,
are whether blind
getting nowhere
o
you
Stay Vi
road with plainly marked sign pointing
thing
Never mind the side shows Laugh at the interrupers
be free
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-22

you'-and the chaplain pointed to a
Mobile soldier-'and he can get at
you'-and he pointed to a soldier from
Washington-'and he can get at you
and he pointed to a soldier from
Paint Rock.
The Paint Rock soldier gave a
grunt.
" Why, boss he protested. the old
cuss might as we'll be loose"
The children were telling a visitor
what they studied at school.
T. said the eldest, get reading,
spelling and definitions"
And what do you get, my little
man" said the visitor, addressing the
l1tlest one, who had listened in a
bored way while the others recited
their lists.
"Oh, I diets readin', spellin' and
spankin'.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-22
From the Kansas City Star.

From the Kansas City Star.
TDH HE latest outrage against Americans in Mexico,
the detention for ransom not of civilians, in for
cases, but of army officers, emphasizes both
inability of the Mexican government perform the
obligations of government and the futity of the weak
and temporizng policy of this toward that
lawless country.
Looking upon the long record OF murders, rob-
kidnapping of Americans in Mexico, record
extending unrelieved by ton
any action the most formal protest by this
try it difficult understand why the authors
outrages feel that they continue their
TONS with growing bodness without fear Of being
he'd to account
Mexcans all factions, the so-called government at
the capal--whch a government alone by the recog.
milton and sanction of the United bandit
gangs that control much of the rest of Mexican
tory seem to least policy in common which
is to show contempt to the United States government
They seem to agreed that this country its laws and
citizens can be defed with both safety and profit Any
bandit leader needs funds for his operations has
only to raid American companys plant or carry off
American citizens and the Carranza government when
with has only to profess that it Is not
government in the particular of the country where
the outrage committed.
1t is useless pretend that this condition ever Will
end while this government sits by and merely protests
Mexcans understand protests They interpret this
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-22
BLANKET SALES CHECKED.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.-War de-
partment distributing centers through
which surplus war materials are sold,
were instructed Thursday to discon-
tinue the sale of army blankets. It
was explained that the distribution
was not as wide as had been hoped
for, and that to accord to all an equal
opportunity to purchase the blankets,
a new distribution system would be
worked out
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-22
Wanted: A Steady Hand

The Brooklyn Eagle presents figures showing
that the railroads of the country far from being
abundantly supplies with money, are in dire need
of funds. 1t says:
"An expert has taken occasion to inform the
house interstate commerce committee that fifty
six of the railroads under federal CONTROL includ-
ing practically all of the New England lines are
not paying operating expenses; that only twenty
are earning the amount to be paid rental, and
that the rental deficit for this year will aggregate
100000, 900, which estimate is based upon the
president of the Savings Bank Association of the
State of New York, says:
"If congress proposes to build foundation
for American prosperity it must extend steady
ing hand to the great enterprise without
which this country cannot go forward. If con-
gress does not take courageous and constructive
action now, the progress of a generation toward
ated railway transportation will be destroyed and
the 66th congress will have forced government
ownership under conditions and with results
which the future alone can assay
what congress proposes to do is not known.
What must be done is not involved in mystery.
There is limit to the time during which any
business can be run at a loss. There is apparent
y no limit to the burdens the carriers are expect
ed to bear, with or without complaint. They can
be saved from going from bad to worse by an in
vasion into the domain of constructive distin-
guished from destructive craftsmanship 1t is
belated, but better late than never.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-22

of the disabled man. little forethought on the
part of the discharged soldiers in securing be-
forehand the necessary evidence and little pat
fence on the part of the public will help in the
accomplishment of the work.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-22

solving the Balkan angle
of
Kava andDe n what Bulgarian Thrace.
Bugaria would be assured corridor to the French and Brit
the ground that this the only
thing Bulgaria her outlet hdewater
she % on the first opportunity.
refuse the mandatory for Cnstantinops
likely that would
the others to have this
mousy strategic position.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-22
Memories Of Old DAYS
In This Paper Ten Years
Ago Today

George R. Vending gave his noted
address The Man of Galilee," at the
Richmond chautauqua.
The poster for the fall festival, made
by Maude Kaufman Eggemeyer, was
used in the Richmond newspapers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-22
MAN is
REPORTED WOUNDED

George F. Mort Allen, 500 Union
Street, Winchester, Ind, has been re-
ported In the United States CASUALTY
hnp'lst 20, to have been severe.
ly wounded.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-22
Condensed Classics of Famous Authors
HARDY
III.

HARDY probably
in IN
youth Feao much
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-22
Masonic Calendar

Friday, August 22-King Solomon's
Chapter No. 4, R. A. M. Called meet
ing. Work in Master degree. Light
refreshments.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-22
Good Evening
BY ROY x. MOULTON
FAITH Err

FATHER
How his bosom swells with pride,
How he signs in deep relief,
How he feels a happy thrill
That is most beyond belief
How he laughs and shakes in glee,
How he almost chokes with joy,
When the nurse comes down the hall
And she whispers, It's a boy"
How he scowls and shakes his fist,
How he raves and paws the air;
How he mutters to himself
Awful EXPLANATIONS there.
How his mind is full of doubt,
And his brain is in a whirl,
When the nurse comes to his side
And she whispers, Its girl"
How he clutches at the wall
And he gasps to get breath,
How he reels a if to fall,
And his face turns white as death.
How he groans in his despair,
And the nurse adroitly grins,
AS she meets him on the stair
And announces, They are twins"
CARELESS cUss
Editor-Will you please tell me
forgot what day-Mercyville 0owa)
Banner"
WHY WE SHOULD HATE
TO HUNT FOR A JANITOR
Mrs. minsky he works for you. This
man she is his brotherinlaw.-From
janitor's letter of recommendation.
RESURRECTING SHAKE
Dear Roy-Harry Jones, an organ
izer of the Amalgamated Street and
Electric Car Workers union, in speak
ing to the actors and actresses on
strike. said: LAS one motorman to
his fellow union laborers, let me re-
mind you to follow Shakespeare's ad.
vice-stick!"
This must have been one of the
plays by Shakespeare written by Ba.
con to put tho avon bard in Dutch
Dixie Hines.
NOTHING LIGHT FINGERED HERE
Theft of a Brick
Pavement Charged
Heading in Evening Paper, contri.
buted by J. Q. B.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-22
E. Marvin Underwood.

E. Marvin Underwood has been ap-
pointed general counsel for the U. S.
railroad administration by Director
General Hines. Underwood, who sue
.':eds John Barton Payne, was for
merly assistant attorney general.
Payne becomes chairman Of the U. s.
shlpr;~- 49,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-22

Mayor James Couzens, of Detroit, is
perhaps the richest mayor in the
country, with 2,1s0 shares Of automo-
bile stock valued at $29,250,ooO.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-22
OUCH!

Washington Post.
Maybe the ordinary traveller wouldn't know the diff
ference if there should be a railroad strike.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-22
RESURRECTING SHAKE

NOTHING LIGHT FINGERED HERE
Theft of a Brick
Pavement Charged
Heading in Evening Paper, contri-
buted by J. O. B.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-22

WHY WE SHOULD HATE
TO HUNT FOR A JANITOR
Mrs. minsky he works for you. This
man she is his NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
janitor's letter Of recommendation
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-22
CARELESS CUSS

CARECESS CUSS
Editor-Will you please tell me
what day July 4th, 1884, fell on, I have
forgot what day.-Mercyville Gowa)
Banner"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-22

Before Bathshcba Everdene came to of the nigh
The Washington times., 1919-10-17
SENATORS TO PROBE
GRAIN CORPORATION
GrOnna Charges Juggling tx
port Regulations DisCrimi-
mates Against Farmers.

Investigation Of the United States
Grain Corporation has been deter
mined upon By Chairman GFonna. Of
the Senate Agriculture Committee,
who charges discrimination against
farmers.
Gronna declared today that Julius
III. Barnes, director Of the grain cor
poration, would be called to wash
ingtOn shortly and the handling Of
this years wheat crop thoroughly
investigated. He charges that Barnes
had aided spectators By keeping an
embargo on wheat exports during the
harvesting season and now after the
grain has been stored in elevator
bins, is preparing % let down the eZ-
port restrictions. This policy, Gron-
na declared, viii result in undsF-pFo-
duction. He described Il as an SIN
justice and q blunder," Ga q sharp igt-
ter 70 Barnes made public today.
"If the practices Of discriminating
against the farmers Of the United
States are to be continued, it can
only result in undor-pFOductiou, and
you must be willing % accept the re-
sponsibillty for this injustice and
blundeF." GFOnna wrote.
Hearings will begin probably early
next week, GFonna said today, de-
pending on the treaty situation.
The Washington times., 1919-10-17
SAYS RELIEF WORK
HAS ONLY BEGUN

Dr.. Livingston FaFrand. chairman
Of the central committee Of the
American Red Cross. On q statement
issued today, declared that the re-
sponsibiHties % the Red Cross have
not ceased because the war has come
to an end. but that the activities Of
the organization must be carried on
70 meet the new needs Of the present
and future "as tFlumphantly as Il met
the needs of the past"
How sbNIl this be doneg' be asks.
THAT question brings as straight
back 20 this fact-that the war has
aceentuatsd and sharpened our Feali-
sation Of ceFtaln conditions, the eE-
istenee OF which has for centuries
caused the distress Of the world. For
the greatest contributing factor In
distributing the happiness Of man
kind reduces IN the last instance to
questions Of physical Well-beiug, the
problems Of health and disease.
"WaF-BtFicken and other pestilencO-
ridden countries are looking for help;
they are looking for guidance; and
they naturally look 20 the oFganisa-
tions that are built upon such q basis
and have been guided in such q way
as to beget confidence. The oFganiGa-
tiOn in this country that O. best fitted
to take the Leadership On this great
thrilling, inspiring
movements the Red CFOs8."
The Washington times., 1919-10-17
CABLE CODE TOLL
ISCHANGEDBY ". u.

The Western Union Telegraph
Company has announced that after
November / a nominal charge Of $3.50
will be made for the registration Of
cable code addresses in the United
States. At that time all present reg
istrations will lapse and viii be re-
Eistered only upon the receipt OF the
changed tolls.
Reversible codes will not be ae-
ceptable, Il is announced, although
such addresses can be effected by
cablers by recording their code ad-
dresses locally with the companies In
this country and instructing their
correspondents to record the same ad-
dress at their end.
ANY desired number Of addresses
will be recorded for any one individ-
ual, firm, or organization, provided II
can be shown that more than one ad-
dress Sc necessary.
The Washington times., 1919-10-17
ROCKVILLE NEWS

ROCKVILLE, Nd, Oct IT.-Mrs.
Mary r. Hewitt. widow OF Aaron R
Hewitt died wednesday evening in
a washington hospital. where she
had been q patient several months.
She is survived by two sons and two
daughters. They are Preston r. ana
James Hewitt and Mrs. Ralph BohFer
and Miss Alice Hewitt The funeral
will take place Saturday morning
from st. Mary's Catholic Church here.
Rev. AIinard F. Ainnick, rector Of
Christ Episcopal Church, ofhciated
at the marriage here yesterday Of
Miss Louise A. Eiseman and Harry s.
Gist, both Of Washington
A movement has been started for
the establishment Of a gymnasium at
the Rockville High School. The
county board Of education has au-
thorized the use Of the assembly hall,
and it will be equipped with all
parapheFnalia necessary to an up-tO-
date gymnasium. The funds will be
raised by voluntary contributions and
a committee.
Rev. J. ". Dufey, pastor Of the
Methodist Church, officiated at the
marriage here yesterday OF Miss
Helen c. Beau and Arthur B. Carrick,
both Of Seat Pleasant, Nd.
Among other couples married here
yesterday were Miss Elma Q. Johnson
and Frederick S. Carson, both Of
Washington.
The Washington times., 1919-10-17
GATHCLNACAPTURED
BY ANTI-RED ARMY

HELsuGFORs, Oct. 1.-THE anti
BoIshevilC Russian army under Gem
eral Yudenitz have captured Gatheina,
thirty-eight miles southwest Of Pet
rograd. according to latest reports
reaching here today.
Russian and Esthonian troops are
said to have occupied Pskov.
General YudonitZ has captured
800 red prisoners and a number Of
machine guns.