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ly, begging him not to go, that he,
though very reluctantly, gave 1t up.
Bore a Charmed Life.
From his twentieth year, he took
an active part in the struggles be-
tween the colonies and one another,
between the colonies and the In
dams and the French. 1t was in
these struggles that he first showed
his ability as leader, capable of
planning military movements and
successfully carrying them out. He
was wonderfully protected in these
skirmisheS for he always put him
self in the most dangerous places.
Just after he had been with the I'M
fortunate Braddock at Monongahe-
la, he wrote, by the all powerful
dispensation of Providence. l have
been protected beyond human prob
ability and expectation; / had four
bullets through my coat, and two
horses shot from under me, yet !
escaped unhurt, although death was
leveling my companions on every
side"
Marries Martha custis.
In January, 1859, he married a
charming widow, whom he met
when he was dining at the home of
a hospitable Virginian on one Of
his frequent trips through the colo
MES. During the next fifteen years,
that elapsed before the Revolution,
the Washingtons lived a quiet life
in their beautiful country estate OF
Mount Vernon, which estate was
named after an Admiral in the Brit
ish Navy whom Washington greatly
admired.
He was very much interested in
agriculture and managed his estate
with great ability. BY everyone
around Mount Vernon, Washington
was respected and loved.
Leads Men to Victory.
Then came the period of the Rev
olutfon, when Washington's "solid
information and sound judgment"
were recognized throughout the
American colonies. At first, he was
not at all in favor of a break with
England, but later he saw il Amer
lea was to reach her highest de-
velopment, she would have to be
free and to be free, she must be in
dependent. AS soon as he realized
this, he began to direct all his en-
ergies toward the securing of free
dom for the colonies.
On May 10, ITS, he was unani-
mously elected commander-in-chief
Of the Continental forces. These
forces, both as to number of men
and as to supplies we're inadequate,
but Washington set himself to his
work with courage and constancy,
and what he could not help, he
bravely withstood.
Through those next terrible years
he led his men splendidly.
The forces of the English we're
superior. but the brave and bril-
liant leadership of Washington, and
the courage and determination of
the American soldiers won out and
the independence of the American
Colonies was won.
On Christmas day, 1884, Wash
ingtOn returned to his home in
Mount Vernon, where he again led
the peaceful and contented life of
the farmer and planter.
He liked to hunt, too. and when
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Hosu a French Child
Was Made Happy

III the uOiHSS OF juniors all over
every place. and especially when
they have something to tell as of
our friends across the water.
The following letter was written
to Aunt Jean of the Brooklyn
Eagle Junior by a Junior in New
York City, telling about an Incl
dent his brother experienced in
France:
My Dear Aunt Jean:
Kindly publish in. next Sundays
Junior Eagle the enclosed verse in
reference to an incident that &C.
Cured in Southeastern France, in
February. My brother and com
panion happened into the home of
a very poor French family. The
father, just returned from the army
where he had put into the cause of
the Allies the best efforts of his
life, no doubt, was a broken, tired
man two years in the trenches, and
two more in n German prison camp,
was lying wrapped in blankets in
front of a huge fireplace, the
mother busted herself about the
house, while the poor little girl of
3 was sitting-in chair striving to
make the best of an absolutely
cherries Christmas-no holly, no
tree, no doll, nothing, only her
poor father back exhausted from
the war She had, my brother
writes, a stocking or perhaps a
small basket empty and waiting for
Old Santa, but she was no doubt
just about ready to give up all hope
OF visit from the happy saint to
such an humble dwelling.
But To-! when these soldiers ar
rived and realized the situation,
they promptly acted, and tramped
many miles to town and at eXorbi-
tant prices purchased few Christ.
mas goodies and maybe a doll for
the little French lassie. Upon
therir return Santa was them, in
spirit, and the unbounded Joy Of the
recipient of these presents can best
be imagined and no doubt every
one present carried lighter, hap.
pier heart that Christmas day as
a result of the gallant conduct and
noble action of these two men.
AS ever, sincerely yours,
Ralph r. King.
The verses follow.
A Little French Girls Christmas.
Close to the fireside
Rocking her chair.
Little French lassie,
Christmas is bare.
Not a red apple,
! Candy or cake,
For old Santa Claus
Seemed to forsake.
Not real dollie,
With great big eyes
Gazing up into
Hers with surprise.
All dressed, and looking
So neat and trim.
Trusting in Santa,
Waiting for him.
Poor little stocking,
Tiny and worn.
Hanging so empty
Looking forlorn.
Two kindly soldiers,
LO! and behold!
From far overseas,
Tried, true and bold
Like fairy stories
In days of old.
Come to the firesidc,
Out of the cold.
| Far shall they travel,
All way to town;
Buy with their few coins
Cakes, nice and brown,
Candy and good things.
A doll, besides
Santa shall greet her
What ere betides.
Back from their journey
The soldiers come,
Bearing from Santa
His best sugar plum.
Hank, to her shouting:
Mercy, what glee!
Little heart gladdened;
Doubtings all fee.
Even the stocking,
Filled to the brim,
Topped by the dollie,
So neat and trim.
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LOST-Pocketbook containing ro-
sary beads. Mary X. Roach, 231
North Sixteenth street, or leave
1t Palladium office.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-15

FOR SALE Double-seated pony
carriage. Good as new. Will sell
at reasonable price. Phone 10i
Liberty, Indiana. Anna Johnson.
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EXCHANGE
COLUMN

oren 70 All Boys and Girls.
These Ads Cost You Nothing;
Send IN Your wants" 70 The
Palladium Junior.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-15

WANTED-To trade pair Of ice
skates for a pair of roller skates.
Phone 1880.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-15

WANTED-A white giant male rab-
bit. Call at 1873 South 9Th street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-15

LOST-Receipt for $3.50. in envel-
ope. Also contained list OF names.
II found, return to 128 Richmond
avenue.
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W.ANTED-Doll wigs to make.
Call III North Third street. or
phone 1921.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-15

FOR SALE-Aeroplanes. made by
A. william Winner. Call at 81
North Ninth street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-15

FOR SALE OR TRADE - Foreign
stamps. George Whitesell, 1916
S. C. Street.
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wANTED-To buy green trading
stamps at once. Please bring to
the house. Charles Walsh, 308
South 4th st.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-15

WANTED-To buy two pair Of
good roller skates; sizes 10 and
IA inches. George Dietrich, SIS
S. 10th.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-15

LOST-A girls pocketbook with
Mae Morris printed on It in GOLD
letters. II found, please return
to GIT N. w. LIST street, or leave
1t the Junior Palladium office.
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WANTED Boys to join the Lone
Scouts. Call at 229 South Second
or see William F. Gilmore at
once.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-15

LOST-A brown knitted mitten.
Leave at Palladium Office.
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FOR SALE Mandolin and case.
Will sell cheap. Inquire at 222
North 9Th street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-15

WANTED TO trade q pair Of ice
skates for q pair Of roller skates.
phone 1850.
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LOST Cuff button. See 610 So
E street. Phone 2110.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-29
BOTH CAPITAL AND
LABOR INDICTED
BY P0INDEXTER
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Aug. Exchanging
both capital and labor with "incon-
sistency and narrowness" in thier
viewpoints, and with ignoring the pub
lie welfare. Senator POindeXter, Re
publican, Washington, urged in the
senate today that the government take
some step to compel them to get to-
gether for the purpose of reaching an
understanding.
Calling attention to resolution he
introduced recently authorizing the
president TO call such meeting at
an early date" the senator said he
regretted the senate labor committee
had failed 10 take action on it.
He said that after the resolution had
been offered. he had received cOmmun
ication3 from President Gompors OF
the American Federation of Labor, as
well as some manufacturers, express
ing some resentment because the res
olution was introduced without con.
sulting them"
The representatives Of organized
authority and labor the senator said,
don't want TO confer with each other
and for that reason the government
ought to take some step to bring
them together"
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EVANSVILLE is CHOSEN

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug 29-Evans-
vile was unanimously selected as tho
meeting place for the 1920 convention
of the Indiana State Federation of
Labor today by the delegates in ses-
sion here.
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HUERA NAMED DIPLOMAT.

MEXICO CITY. Aug. 29.-Ricardo
lluera has been named second secre-
tary of the Mexican embassy in Wash
ington and will leave soon to take up
his duties.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-29
JUDGE IN FAVOR
OF LAWS TO CURB
PR0FITEER RENTS

That rents are Part of the neccS-
sary living expenses and should be in
cluded III any legisla tive measure de
signed to prevent profiteering, was
the opinion expressed by Judge Bond,
of the Wayne circuit court Friday
morning, in discussing the resolution
recently introduced in congress by
Ben Johnson, a representative from
Kentucky, Johnson's resolution pro
vides fine and imprisonment fer
viola tons of the proposed rent law.
There are three great necessities
Of life" Judge Bond said, these a:e
food, clothing and shelter. Rents are
necessary to provide shelter, and are
just as essential TO living as either of
the other two. l am heartily in favor
of any measure which would prevent
the unfair charges for rentals"
It would be Il comparatively easy
matter to make a rent adjustment, &C
cording TO the Judge.
'By determining the value Of tn
home, allowing a certain amount for
upkeep and for depreciation fund
and then fixing the rent SO as to give
the owners a reasonable profit. exor-
bitant rents could be reduced the
Judge declared.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-29
Trouble Beiween Civilians
And Troops in Germany

WITH THE AMERICAN FORCE IN
GERMANY, Aug. 2S.-Details Of civil
ian attacks on German soldiers in Rri-
Gus parts of Germany have reached
the headquarters of the American
forces recently, showing the bitterness
of German civilians against the troops
of Gustav Noske, the German Minister
Of Military Affairs.
Several discharged German soldiers
who entered the American area a few
days ago asserted that patrols of the
first battalion of the Twcnty-secOnd
Reichswehr regiment, stationed at
Hanau were safe only when proceed
ing in force.
These former soldiers were mem
bers of this unit and said that almost
at any time when a soldier appeared
in the streets Of Hanau alone, or ac-
companicd by one or two comrades,
he was likely to be attacked by civil
ians.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-29
MODERN BUSINESS
WAKES TO IMPORT
OF GOOD ENGLISH

(Horatio N. Drury, in New York SUM
Modern business has begun to
awaken to the commercial importance
of good English. 1t is pretty generally
conceded nowadays that advertise
ments, letters, pamphlets, bulletins
and descriptive circulars which are
expressed in correct, simple, clear-cut
English make no small contribution
to the maintenance and upbuilding of
good will-the greatest single asset
that any kind of commercial enter
prise can accumulate.
MANY progressive concerns are
therefore taking steps to improve the
quality of the English used in all
written communications bearing their
imprint. In several organizations
classes in English are being held for
selected groups of employees on COM
pany time at company cost.
Other firms are trying to accomplish
the same result by making cooper
ative arrangements with schools and
colleges Of established reputation.
Still other concerns are relying on the
controlling counsel Of supervisor OF
cores pondence, whose function it is
TO point out errors. in the use of
English and suggest better ways of
expressing the same thought And
there is usually executive pressure,
which finds expression in one way or
another. to help the good work along.
All this is as it should be, for the
need of instruction in English is
clearly very great, despite the effect
i've teaching which is being done in
most of our schools and colleges.
Psychology of "You."
It follows that the pronouns "you"
and your" should be used oftener
than the pronouns a." my" me"
I'VE" "our," and Gus" The you"
point of view. if it sincerely pervades
the written communication as whole,
helps to maintain friendly interest
in the problems and needs of the
reader.
Another matter which now presents
itself for comment is that of correct
ness, grammatical and rhetorical cor
rectness-the mechanics of express
sion 1t is astonishing how wide
spread is the need for training in
phases of English which we like to be-
lieve are adequately taught in gram
maj" school, to say nothing about
high school and college.
To altogether a too
large proportion of business men and
women (whatever their previous
academic training) apparently have
yet to learn that logical thinking,
sound psychology. correctness of eX-
preston and simplicity of style are
exceedingly important aspects of
good English; and good English is
now and will continue to be good
business.
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SPECIALIST need
Of MODERN WORLD,
:. SAYS DIR, BRYAN

Speaking on the subject of Broad
Tracks and Narrow Tracks" DIR. Elm
er Bryan, president Of Colgate College,
asked the members of the Wayne
County Teachers institute: ''In the
light Of the present Industrial and So
cial situations what should be the
characer of he educational opportun-
tiles extended to our children?" in his
address Friday morning.
- The very recent differentiation Of
our social and industrial conditions
makes this question a comparatively
new one and an immensely important
one, the speaker pointed out.
While forty years ago man did
so many different things in his daily
tasks that he would have had to start
early In the morning in order to get
through telling you them by night,
the average man today does specific
things
We live in a world Of specialiZa-
ton. and in the light Of the prosperity
OF our sons and daughters who some
day will have to do something of this
sort, we should consider the character
OF the educational opportunities which
we are going to give them"
Specialization is not only tremend-
ously evident in the world of industry,
but in colleges and universities, in
every line of teaching, DR.. Bryan
pointed out, the specialist is wanted
now instead Of the general teacher or
instructor in a broad department.
Il maintain that in this change IN
our affairs we have gained" said Bry-
an. Never has there been a time
even in the face of industrial distress
when things have been so well done,
nor when so large a percentage of
people have said This thing l do"
How long can We keep it up? Will
we have to revert? l do not known,
but l do not think so. l live in a
house with all the modern inconveni-
ences, and l feel that as it is best, for
never was a time when so many peo-
pie put their hands to the pillow of life.
THE foundations of human society
are intelligence and faith. l do not
say intelligence alone, for / have
known some of the worse rakes and
skinners to be intelligent; nor do
say faith, for there are a good many
bull-headed faithful ones, but | say
Intelligent faithfulness. Until society
does rest on this basis, society goes
to hell"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-29
Strike Ties Up Street
! Car Service in Peoria

PEORIA, Ill, Aug. 2S.-A partial tie
up of street car service through the
heart of the city attended the open
ing this morning Of q three day general
strike. called for o'clock a. m, by
insurgent labor leaders.
Refusal of the accredited American
Federation Of Labor representative to
untenarce the strike kept the ma
iority of wOrkmcn' on the job today.
The general strike committee sent
flying squadrons to all the factories
OF the city early this morning and the
Avery Manufacturing company and
other large plants were reported to be
preparing to close down.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-29
CABRERA TO VOICE
OFFICIAL VIEWS
ON OIL QUESTION
CRY Associated Pressl

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 29-Louis Ca-
brera, secretary of the treasury, it was
stated authOritatively today will voice
the views of the executive department
OF the government during he coming
debate on petroleum legislation in the
Mexican congress. Senator Cabrera
was quoted today as declaring that the
authors of the oil law presented yes
terday is a report to the Senate were
representatives of Oil interests This
2a& eliminates the retroactive features
which have been the chief points Ob-
jected to as confisCatOry by foreign oil
INT erests.
A statement was furnished the AS
sociated Press last night by Leon Sa-
linas, acting secretary of industry and
commerce which department has
charge of petroleum matters, declar-
ing that judging from press despatch
es recent statements by his depart
ment on the governments stand in
regard 10 the legal aspects of article
27 of the constitution and President
CarranZ2'S proposals of last November
had been miSinterpreted by the oil pro-
duCerS association.
Il have never said that he projected
law would be retroactive in effect, but
have said and still maintain that
understand the meaning of the word
''retrOaCtivitT' 10 be very different
than the construction placed upon it
by the Oil Producers Association. The
association under the meaning it gives
this word, claims that laws arc i'm
mutable and that we have no right 70
change them even if the changes arc
in the general interest. Since I be
l.
lutte right to enact laws which give
tie greatest aid to its development |
cannot agree with the oil association
which only defends its own privileged
situation nor can I agree to its inter
probation of words
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Cement is being successfully used
in making the joints of cast iron water
pipe in place of lead.
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Feed Eyes, Not Stomach,
Pay in H. c. L., Say Millers
(Ry Associated Press,

CHICAGO, Aug. $50 a consider
able extent, feeding the eyes of the
stomach is responsible for the high
cost of living, according to authorities
here in the milling and grain trade.
They cite the fact that rye flour is
S2.55 barrel cheaper than white
flour although, except for looks, the
rye -four is equally good or better as
food.
Unusual cheapness of rye flour at
this time is ascribed to two causes
the stoppage of whiskey distilling and
the substitution of white bread for
rye bread by thousands of working
men. who, until the era Of high wages,
used rye bread as rule.
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Large Quantity of Frozen
Fish is Held in Storage
NV Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.-Frozen
fish held in storage August Is amount
ed 10 G4,140,173 pounds compared to
S2,j51.19& at the same time last year.
the monthly report of the bureau OF
markets OF the department of agricul-
tur0, made public today. shows. The
holdings Of cured herring amounted TO
30,271,21G pounds compared to 27,290.-
400 pounds on August Is, 1913, and
the holdings Of mild cured salmon
amounted to 9,347,G23 pounds compar-
ed with 5,12S,523 pounds last year
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-29
Steamship is Towed to
Shore After Collision

NEW YORK, Aug. 29.-The steamer
Munaires of the Munson steamship
line, which was in collision last night
with the steamer Hortensius in Am
brose channel, was towed to an anch-
orage in Red Hook Flats early today
After picking up % Of the Mum
aires crew the Hortensius proceeded
to Quarantine. The steward of the
Munaires was struck on the head, and
other members Of the crew suffered
minor injuries.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-29
Serbian, Imprisoned for
Ferdinand Murder Which
Started War, is President

SARAJEVO. Aug. 29.-Cno of the
men who We're arrested by Austrian
authorities after the assassination of
Archduke Ferdinand in 1914, is now
president of the Provincial govern
mcnt of BosniaHerzegoyin and is
recognized as on eof the leaders in the
new kingdom of Jugo-Slavia. He is
Atanasiie EhOla. He was kept in pri-
son at hard labor during the war.
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Senators ASK THAT
LUDEND0RFF STORY
Be SUPPRESSED
(Rv Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. Aug 29--American
newspapers were appealed to today by
Senator Chamberlain. Democrat. OF
Oregon. not to publish the story Of
the war written by General Luden-
dorff, quartermaster general of the
German army. Senator Chamberlain
told the senate that several news.
papers had announced that they would
publish it.
81 hope the newspapers" he said.
twill without any act of congress dc
cline absolutely TO print this story of
the German general, largely respons-
ible for tho kind of warfare conducted
by Germany"
q, too, trust. it will not be done, ~
interjected Senator Lodge, Repub!i-
can, of Massachusetts.
Longshoremen in Genoa, Italy,
struck successfully for day wage
rate of $3.50.
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FRENCH HUCkSTERS JOIN
ORGANIZED LABOR RANKS

PARIS, Aug. 2S.-The "camelots" or
itinerant hucksters of France, have
Joined the ranks of arganIzed labor.
Their union just organized will APP
ply for utilization with the Federation
of Labor. The members of this union
being their own bosses there is no
danger of their going on strike.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-29
MADONNA Picture Stolen
From Gallery at Bologna
(Rv Associated Pressl

BOLOGNA. Italy. Thursday. Aug. %.
-F'r, Francia's masterpiece, THE Ma
donna and Child" has been stolen
from the Academia di Belle Arti and
4 colorod Photograph has been sub
stituted for it. The photograph was
pasted in the frame to conceal the
theft. This masterpiece dates back
to the fifteenth century.
The police suspect some visitors at
the gallery last Sunday and have
their names.