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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-04-23
Duncan-Wofford.

A lovely home wedding of yesterday
was that of Miss Ella Bell Duncan to
Mr.. Henry C. Wofford, which was SOL
emnized at the nome of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel NJ. Dun
can, at Pope Terrace, at 2:3O o'clock.
The decorations were of the bridal
white and green, simplicity attending
throughout
To the strains of Mendelss1 on's
Wedding Marco, beautifully rendered
by Mrs. Robert Parks, the bride and
groom entered the room and stood be-
meath wedding bell which was sus-
pended from sn arch of white with
tracery of green vines, with a back
ground of green and white. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Edward
Fulenwider in a very impressive man
ner.
The bride was becomingly attired in
q Uluc Lo14OI GU SuAL, WILL NoI eAo
gloves to match.
Immediately after the ceremony con-
gratulations and godd wishes were
showered upon the young couple by
relatives and few close friends
The bride and groom left on the At
lantic Coast Line at 1920 for Wash
ington, where they will make their
home.
Among tx out-of-town guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wofford and
Miss Hettie Wofford, of Spartanburg;
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Wofford and Miss
Sara Francis and Grace Wofford, Of
GreenVille; EMessrs. Fred, Burr, Pinck-
ney and Luther John and Miss Lula
Johnson, Of Kinards.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-04-23
STATE AID TO SCHOOLS.
A Number of the Schools Now Taking
Advantage of State Aid-AWaken. :.
ing Began Three Years Ago.

Superintendent Geo. D. Brown las
received State aid for libraries for sew
eral schools and term extension aid
for number OF tie schools. All State
aid is granted on tne principle that the
State VIII help those communities that
show disposition to help themselves.
TIE NeWberry city schools have re-
ceiyed $1,000 Tor tie establishment OF
a library For the purchase OF ete-
mentary readihs Ooo'is' / E prosperity
Sch0o- mas oeeh granted -. 10 ei--
large tNe library, lAe JaIap@ scAoo. "aS
fecehed p.
lac .. 1Li-Ip seHoo-' NLlc-
las recent! voted -o"F lnlt-
TAX IoF lhe eSI"OlI7 !iii-e1lJ ol
d Fufdl graded school' ald hot
vote 'Ae laA IN 'Iile 10 get the D"i2u-
ing 70 meet the requirements Oh tAe
law Out the dls'rlc1 received SIVV uh-
ueI 'lle Term extension act IcI l. -
e"i "e ui''iIo. % ii0" eIeo'iN5 '~e
"'--G---7 anu '''.0'-t0- I'+ y" - l-', .
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-04-23
Hour" was one, and nearly everybody
in the crowds enjoyed it.

Hour" was one, and nearly everybody
in the crowds enjoyed it.
The Winthrop Daughters will be
kindly remembered by Manager Henry
B. Wells in his beneficiary deed at the
opera house on next Wednesday. The
Winthrop Daughters are a charming
set and the public sl1ould equal Mr..
Wells in patriotism.
1t is not very pleasant to say, but
it falls to the lot OF the reporter to
state that tie Sunday school conven-
ton is to be followed by carnival.
Therefore, be it said, next week will
be carnival week, beginning on Mon
day.
Columbia, April 20.-As a result OF
being hit on the head with pitched
ball during game at Little Mountain,
S. c., Willie Derrick, IS years old, was
today patient at hospital here suf-
fering with conclusion of the brain.
His condition is said to be satisfac-
tory.-News and Courier.
Owing to the length Of tie picture
seven reels-to be shown at tie opera
house on next Tuesday, feature day,
the other regular films for that day
will be shown on Monday, if they ar
rive in time, in addition to the pictures
for that day. See America" Tuesday.
You get more than your moneys worth
from H. B. Wells.
The Young Peoples Glee club, of
West End, wish to thank their many
friends for their liberal patronage
Wednesday night. They will play
Deacon Jones' Wife's Ghost" tonight
Thursday and hope to see a large
crowd out.
Others prominent in tie educational
work of the State who are taking an
active part in the work of the confer
ence are: Miss Sadie Goggans, super
vising teacher at Newberry; L. H.
Beeler, Winthrop college; Miss Eu-
phemia McClintock, president of the
College for Women, Columbia, and
Miss Catherine Mulligan, of Green
yille.-From program of Southern Con-
ference for education and industry,
which meets in Chattanooga, April
27 to 80.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-04-23
Metropolitan Shows Coming.

Chas. A. Tate, of the Metropolitan
shows, has arrived in this city, making
final arrangements for the big week
of fun and amusement 1t is claimed
by the surrounding towns in which
the Metropolitan shows have exhibited
to be one OF the cleanest and best car
nivals on the road. They carry eleven
high grade attractions, such as planta-
ton show, with their own band and
orchestra; hippodrome or society cir
Gus, 10 in /, Wild West and numerous
others,never emitting the ever-pleasing
merry-go-round. Ferris wheel and
ocean wave. The thrilling exhibition
of the motor drome is to be commended
to the public for their approval. Prof.
Antonia Passiiume's royal Italian
band and Prot. Smith in his high dive
as the free attractions. Come early
and stay late. No whips, horns, slap
pers or confetti allowed Oh the mid
way.
Don't forget tne date, Monday, April
26tn, in Newberry. The place, on the
Power House lot. Adv.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-04-23

Mr.. silas J. Mclaughlin, of Bir-
mingham, arrived Thursday afternoon
to be present at the marriage of his
nephew, Mr. Robert Mclaughlin
Holmes, and Miss Mary Butler FAINT.
Mr. Nick. Hutchinson was called to
Greer on Wednesday on account of
tie death there of his brother, Mr..
VIM. Hutchinson.
MIR. T. Ossie Stewart, circling around
his wide expanse of territory, dropping
material for hose wagons, etc., is in
the city.
Cotton remains at 10 cents in New
berry,.
Mrs. T. D. Copeland has returned
from a visit to the family Of Mrs. G..
D. Brown, of Prosperity.-Clinton
Chronicle
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-04-23
VARIOUS AND ALI ABOUT.

1t is a good convention.
Taose who haven't gone to the re.
union number great many.
Gov. Manning has appointed Jas. D
Nance game warden for Newberry.
The Herald and News never pub.
lisnes all it knows. You needn't think
we haven't heard it.
Quite number of delegates and Wis
itors are aft to the State reunion in Co.
lumbia.
Like unto the Baptist convention
the Sunday school convention brought
some beautiful delegates here.
Today and tomorrow, again, the Las
Celles in sweet harmony singing at the
opera house. Each LasCelles excels.
Bully" suber, colored boy, caught
a large turtle in SCOTS creek. Some
one who saw it says it must have
weighed at least ten pounds.
The thunder and lightning walked up
the Sunday school delegates Wednes-
day night, during the cooling, dust
settling and refreshing rain.
There are certainly some fine pic
lures being shown at the opera house
to large crowds. '.The Man of the
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-04-23
Death of Mrs. ]. ]. H. Brown.

Mrs. Elizabeth Sloan Brown, wife Of
Mr.. J. ]. H. Brown, died at her home
near Garmany school on Tuesday aft
ernoon at 1920 o'clock, and was bur-
led in Rosemont cemetery on Wednes-
day afternoon at $3.50, services con-
Quoted by the Rev. D. P. Boyd and the
Rev. F. E. Dibble.
Mrs. Brown was 70 years old. Sc
was the daughter OF the late Archie
Sloan, of this county. Besides ner hus-
band, SIZE is survived by a son, Mr..
J. G.. Brown.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-04-23
STATE FIREMEN'S TOURNAMENT
AT GREENWOOD IN MAY,

Special to The Herald and News.
Greenwood, April 22.-Greenwod
making preparations to entertain
eral thousand visitors during the
iremen's tournament, which Wi
Manning, Hon J. D. McNeill, of
Chief Louis Behrens, OF Charlie;
president of the State association
written letter to tie head of
fire department. in the State U
that tie fremen be fully repre-
and there will be many others W
attend on account of the unud
fractions that will be offered
All roads will give reduced
tne city during the week.
In addition to the $1,000
prizes, W ich will be contesteS
tie fastest teams in the State, assurl
ing excellent exhibitions Of races and|
other exciting events, there will be ad-
dresses by prominent men from South
Carolina and also from distance. The
chief speakers will be Gov. Richard I.
Manning, Hon. ]. D. OIcNeill, OF Fey-f
ettevilIe, n. c., former president od
the National Firemen's association; s.
J. Nichols, a prominent attorney of
Spartanburg, and F. H. McMaster,
State insurance commissioner for
South Carolina.
Other interesting attractions which
will appeal to many will be two base
ball games between the teams of the,
University of South Carolina and
Clemson college, old rivals, on Mon
day afternoon, the 18th, and Tuesday
afternoon, the 18th.
The Greenwood city council is put
ting finishing touches on the race
track, which will be one of the best
in the State when it is completed.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-04-23
The SOa.lX.

You nave to hand it to the Solax
when it comes 20 surprises. This FAM
Gus play house is always springing
something new They keep you guess
ing all the time what next.
site Thief famous Broadway play,
by Henri Bernstein, will be the Fox
feature at the SolaX next Monday.
Don't miss it.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-04-23
A Gard of Thanks.

Vie desire thus publicly to thank the
friends who so kindly and thought
fully came to US with their sympathy
and consolation during the last illness
and at the death Of our loved. one.
Their helpful presence and tender
words will not be forgotten.
J. ]. H. Brown.
J. G. Brown.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-04-23
PURELY PERSONAL
The Movements of Many People, New
berrians, and These Who Visit
NeWberry.


Rev. Y. Won A. Riser, Of Newbery,
spent Monday in town with relatives
Leesville News.
Mrs. Louisa Zobel is visiting Ter
sons in Charleston.
Miss Henrietta Leonhirt2 is visiting
her brother in Sumter.
Harry Dominick, of Newberry, was
in Columbia yesterday,-T@e State.
Delegates and visitors to the Sun
day school convention too numerous
to mention.
DR.. W. c. Brown and Mr.. H. L. Parr
attended a meeting of the Woman's
college board at Due West last week.
Mr.. Ezekiel Matt ews, of Newberry,
mas been visiting his brothers, Messrs.
B C. W. and W. E Matthews, and
other relatives in Leesville for a few
days.-Leesville News.
]. S. W2eeler, superintendent of the
high school of Prosperity, visited his
daughter here Friday.-Summerland
cor. LeesviIle News.
Mr.. William Livingston and others
of Newberry motored over to Mr.. H.
Meetze's last Sunday.-Ridge Road cor.
Leesville News.
DR.. E. E. Stuck, DR.. E. H Kibler
and DR.. Y. NJ. Brown will attend the
meeting in Columbia next week of the
State Dental association.
Renwick Carlisle, formerly of New
berry, but until recently in business in
Asneville. was in Columbia yesterday.
The State.
Mr.. V. NJ. Kiser has returned from
st. George. His many friends will be
glad to see him back at DR., Ways
drug store.
The wife of Ethan Lyles. colored,
died in Jacksonville, Fla, and her
body reached here on Wednesday aft
ernoon. She was formerly Joe Suber,
of Newberry.
Charley Loum has gone to New York,
Joe Lun having returned to his
laundry here from Greenville. Joe
will move from his present quarters
to go in with C. W. Sam.
DR.. Jas. P. Kinard, president Of An
tderson college, was among the distin-
jguished visitors during the Sunday
school convention. Anderson college
is fourishing and prospering under
his administration.
Mr.. Jake Dominick, of Kinard's, and
Prof. Jess Ballentine spent last Fri
day night at the Lutheran parsonage
they being in attendance at the West
ern Carolina Field day, held at Bates
burg.-LeesvilIe News
Messrs. Ellesor Adams and Barney
Herren came from Whitmire by auto
and returned to that town on Tues
day with Misses Kate, Nellie and Har-
riett Adams and Miss Ethel Russell, to
attend birthday party at the home of
Mr.. Herren's parents
President Harms, of Newberry col
lege, made an address at the Lutheran
church on Sunday evening and all en-
joyed his discourse. He is a brother
of Miss Anna Harms, of tie Johnston
High school faculty-Jonnston cor.
Edgefeld Advertiser.
The State Sunday school conven-
tion's treasurer. Mr.. Sam T. Reid, who
was here on Wednesday, is a broGt er
of lMr. B. B. Reid, the we'll known in
surance agent at this place. Besides
holding the responsible position OF
treasurer in the Sunday school asso-
citation, MIR. Reid is cashier of the Bank
of Commerce, in Spartanburg, cashier
of the Converse Savings bank, vice
president of the Bank of Cowpens,
president of tie Georgia-Carolina Can
dy company, at Spartanburg, and holds
other important positions.
CApTOTS AN1i syy iDnE1T
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-04-23
In Memorihm Mrs. Geo. D. Brown.

Nearly "a years nave passed since
first knew Mrs. Brown. In July,
1891, my wife and I landed at Pros
perity. We were just married, it was
my first pastorate, the people were all
strangers to US, the work was new, and
We felt like strangers in strange
land. At the very first Mrs. Brown
opened to US Ter home and her heart
We learned to love her then, and we
have loved her ever since.
1t is no mere platitude to say that
Mrs. Brown was a good woman Sne
was good woman in the real, true,
Bible sense. In an unusual degree
sEe manifested the womanly Christian
virtues. If I were asked to describe
her, I would turn to the last chapter
of Proverbs and read Solomon's in
spired description of yirtuous
woman.
Mrs. Brown was not bold or self
assertiye. She had no ambition to
shine as leader, socially or other
wise. She felt that God had called rher
to perform tie duties Of wife and
mother and home maker. To these
things she gave her life, and sne sue
ceeded to rare degree. She was kind
ly and patient and tender and thor
oughly unselfsh. She made lter home
"a little space, inclosed by grace,
From Out the worlds vast wilder
ness
Heaven has no brighter crown tnan
is given to her who made home pleas
ant and attractive I verify believe
Mrs. Brown wears that crown today.
She Had big, kindly heart, full Of
sympathy and love. She was a min
istering angel to all the sick and sor-
rowing round about her. 1t was her de-
light to help't1e needy. If everyone to
whom she had done a kindness had
cast flower on her grave, she would
now sleep beneath mountain of roses.
She will be sorely missed by large
circle of friends, and most Of all by
ner family, for she always laid herself
out for their comfort and well being.
She has left (her children noble herit-
age of faith and prayer and Christian
service. If they will follow her as she
followed Christ, their lives will be full
of usefulness and their last end will
be peace.
She was taken away in the midst Of
her usefulness; she had not yet
reached her allotted space of three
score years and ten, by several years
She was spared a long, painful sick
ness, for her passing was unexpected
and sudden. But sne was ready. Her
work on earth was finished. She has
entered upon her reward May God
comfort and sustain the bereaved hus-
band and children. And may His
spirit guide them each one till they
all come safely into tnat heavenly
home to which We believe their de-
parted loved one has gone.
D. G. Phillips.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-04-23

Fighting is business" says Jack
Johnson. 1t seems to be the only busl-
ness in which you can get 100000 profit
on a loss.-Louisville Courier Journal.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-04-23

When you feel the impulse to show
anger, remember how you laughed at
all the men whom you ever saw giving
vent to .anger.-Albany Journal
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-04-23
ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY
AT FORK SCHOOL

Al EOhh SChOOL
D.ere will be big entertainment at
Fork school, near Pomaria, on Friday
night, April 80. Every one is cordial
ly invited. The following program
will begin promptly at 8 o'clock:
Welcome address, by John Hud XII
nard.
Welcome song, by the school,
Practical quotations by six small
chilren.
Dialogue, Morning Callers" by six
girls and six boys.
Tableau, Stolen Sweets
Dialogue, practical Use for Ped
dlers," by three boys and one girl.
Ghost drill, by eight children.
Music.
Recitation, "The Last Hymn" by Az
lice Livingston.
Dialogue, Pulling Sans Tooth" by
three boys and three girls.
Tableau, Critical Case"
Song, Vacation" by the school.
Dialogue, "a Proposal, by one boy
and one girl.
Music
Military drill, by six boys and six
girls.
Recitation, "Towser Must be Tied
Tonight" by Nina Livingston.
Tableau, Evening Prayer"
Song, "Children's Class Song" the
school.
Dialogue, "a Sudden Discovery by
two boys and one girl.
Recitation, playing Drunkard,' by
Essie Livingston.
"Our Flag" by six children.
Music.
An Ethiopian Drama, "Axin' Her
Father" Characters:
Old Peppercorn, VITO is very deaf,
Belton Kinard.
Pricilla Ann, Azilee Livingston.
Pamela Jane, Bell Lominick.
Polly Loucresia, Daisy Wicker.
augustus Tyler, who is Pricilla
AIMS beau, Efiie Livingston.
Music.
Recitation, "Be Polite" by David
Lominick
Recitation, "My Toy by J. B.
Counts.
TaDIeau, Don't Be Beat"
can Only Daughter" drama in
three acts: Cast of characters:
Edith Harley, the only daughter,
Louise Richardson.
Mr.. Harvey, Edith's father, Clifford
Lominick.
jim Tuttle, one of Edita's lovers,
Clarence Livingston.
Charles Forest, tie one Edith mar
ries, Draty Wicker.
Sallie Simmons, Edith's maid, An
ME Livingston.
Nick Boon, Mr.. Harvey's servant,
Robert Livingston.
Mr.. Bryer, the landlord, Floyd Dick
ert.
Synopsis: Act 1, Edith's spoiled
disposition shown. Tuttle VS.. Forest.
Tuttle has the fathers preferences,
but Forest wins. Nick Boone's views
of modern matrimony. Forest reveals
himself. Edith driven from home by
ner fatier.
Act 2, Poverty and suffering. Forest
a drunkard. Attempted reconciliation
by Harvey. He is driven from the
house by Forest. Nick, Tuttle and
Forest. The deadly assault. Flight
by Forest.
Act 3, The hard landlord Wretch
edness and suffering of Mrs. Forest
and Sallie. Timely interference OF
Nick. Return of the absent one and
reconciliation.
Closing song by the school.
Closing speech of Tay Livingston.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-04-23
Kumme-Is your wife saving?

Kumme-Is your wife saving?
Backe-Very; when she sees any
loose tobacco under my writing table
she sweeps it up carefully in a dust
pan and puts it back in the tobacco
iar-Brooklyn Citizen.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-04-23
DIR. MARY LYLES4SIMSl
DR.. SARA A. MOORE.

3 OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS,
iii GERVAIS ST., COLUMBIA, S. C.I
HOTEL SAVOY, Room 21-TuesdaEl
and Friday, 8 to 3, NeWberry, S. C.
WOmen's and ChiIdren's Diseases a
Speciality. 3-26-lm
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Barbecue!

Cole Planters-We are ready to 81
ply you with these up-to-date plsl
ers and distributors. None bettS
See US or write for catalogue. Sur
mer Bros. Co. 4-9-4tf
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-04-23
.AsSIGNEE's SALE.

ASSIGNEE'S SALE.
We will offer for sale on Saturday,
April oath, 1915, at II a. M, at Little
Mountain, S. &C., the stock of merchan-
disc, 500 worth, consisting Of dry
goods notions, shoes, hardware, gro
ceries, etc., of Shealy Bros, assigned,
Terms, cash.
JNO. B. LATHAM,
Assignee of Shealey Bros.
LAMBERT W. JONES,
Agent for Creditors.
4-20-2t
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

LOST-set Ford tools in orig6ga
pasteboard box, Return to MoweSs
Garage. 4-23-1t =
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Doctor Stuck will be out of town on
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
9th, 18th and 29th. 4-23-N
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-08
c ]. JoNEs.

h referring to the recent death Of c. J. Jones, the Postlntollgencer has the following
 "Charles J. Jones, for three years general traffic manager of the Alas .ka Steamship Company and the Cop per River & Northwestern Railway Company with headquarters in Seat tie. and one of the most widely known traffic men in the country died at the Southern Pacific boepital m san Francisco on December %. after seY- eral weeks illness from pneumonia
 "He took office with the Alaska Steamship Company and the Copper River & Northwestern Railway Com pnay in the spring of l910i coming to Seattle from San Francisco with J. Fl. Young. Who had just been elect ed president of the Alaska Steamship Company and vice president and man. ager of the Copper River & North western Railway Company Mir. Jones resigned from the two Guggenheim corporations on March if Aa41' Ao1utii ing to tho traffic department of the Southern Pacific where inc had held various positions for many years.
 "He was given his old position of assistant general freight agent of the Southern Pacific and later promoted to general freight agent with Aead- quarters at San Francisco. Alter the resignation of Mr. Jones the offices of the general traffic manager of the Alaska Steamship Company and the Copper River & Northwestern Rail- way Company were abolished and tho duties given to ]. F. Bunch, with the title of general freight and passenger agent Mr Bunch had been freight and passenger agent of the two com- panles.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-08
sur. TO RECOVER MONEY
 PAID DIR. WEYERaORsT

The case Of Joln Watson asaiusr Dr. Joseph Neyerhors- IS on trial go- day before Jalse 2. B Marshall c- is hgeaeat ,o leceFer Si65 ailesoa io have usen uale 70 thc defendant ead winch the latter iseaeecd Co nafe his auswcr ssts rp counter ciam ot S2S0 agalus, the plaintiff for ser vices rendered .ig tfe arc oi rela- tre tanned A.eN 'scn, acSnowiees- uis 8 credit or Sl90 on account
 Fae story as trous1t out n ,he te3. tim2nY is that Nelsop che patient vas 'aurad by heinz shot a, sore place to tbe Wegtna'd. He was
 iorwerd broueht e. 5ae Weycrhofst hospital for treatment and S19o paid on certain contract for specific ser vices The piaintiii n the ease allee- es that Che service was not perform ed and lhat the patient was removed. l. The difference between the amount paid according 60 their plea and the amount soushr Go be recovered, would be fair remuneration to the defend. ant for what was performed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-08
AMgRIeA ro BECOME
WORLDS MONEY cENTEs

Raymond Auzias-Turenno. formerly of Dawson. where he larseiy augu- monted fortune much of which be has invested n Seattle. where he owns the modern Lyon building and q large interest n the Bunk for Savings, Of which be Is the yice-president in mak- .ae 8 New Year prediction at Seat ge said
 The coming gear win be one of great value Go Seattle. The princi- pal lesson Of this year just gone has been economy. This lesson has been dearly bought; but Che practical econ omies Of tAe citizens who have been taught insure greater prosperity for ai No subject is of greater inc forest Go the people today than the economic effect Of Che federal reserve bank act and Of the European war.
 prodic. that such effect will be the transfer Of ghe financial center of the world to America and New York inc side of a decade
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-08
STEEL MANUFACTURERS
 FEAR FOREIGN SPIES

PITTSBURGH, Pao Jan. Son ac- count of rumors Of attempts to blow up the Bethlehem Steel Go. plants, where foreign munition orders are be- ing manufactured, heavy guard has been placed around the plant It is said that spies arc in the works and that some Of the German employees have been discharged since foreign contracts were taken