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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
SICK JUROR MAY CAUSE
M|sTR|AL IN MEANS CASE
NJ. NJ. Lipe Feared Too Ill to Con.
tinue Duties on Con-
cord Jury.
FRIENDS THREATEN DooLlNo
New York Lawyers Pugnacious
Methods Rile Carolina Supporters
of Defendants Cause - Consider
Him Persecutor, Not Prosecutor.

CONCORD, \. c., December e.-Thcre
may be e mistrial in the case OF CASTOR
3. Means, charged with tho murder of
Mrs. Maudc a. King. the wealthy widow
whose fortune he is also accused OF
looting. NJ. NJ. Lipc. juror No. 3. was
so Ill tonight that it was regarded as
improbab bic that lie will be able to oc-
cupy seat in the box tomorrow. BY
direction OF Judge Cline, physicians are
doing everything in their power to en-
able him to continue his duties as a
juror, but doubt was expressed as to
the outcome. Rumors were rife to.
night TINT Assistant District Attorney
John L. Dooling, OF New York, who is
aiding in the prosecution, may be
Obliged to leave town hurricdly in the
event OF an acquittal, II the trial pro-
ceeds. Friends Of Means have threat
ened to "'drive Dooling out of town.
and 4 disturbance of some kind is eN-
pcctcd.
Dooling worked all Of to-day prepar-
Ing for the final drive Of the prosccu-
ton against Means tomorrow. The
defendant faces discrimination to-
morrow upon his version of the manner
in which Mrs. King met her death. lie
will be asked some pertinent questions.
The State is said to have evidence that
Means gained considerable information
regarding various makes Of rcvolvcrs
before he began escortirg Mrs. King
upon target practice trips.
Feeling here has grown steadily
more tense between Dooling and
friends OF Means and members of the
Means family. Dooling has been
warned several times not TO appear
alone. lie has disregarded the warn
ings and has gone fearlessly about the
streets. Other warnings that he mod
crate the manner OF his attacks upon
the defendant have met only with
shrugs. North Carolina practice gives
a defendant every consideration, and
Judge Cline has been extremely watch
full over Means's rights. The severe
haHimerinS method of cross eXamina-
tion introduced from New York by
Dooling has not met with favor b.
North Carolinians, accustomed to more
leisurcly practice in the administra
ton OF justice. Means has displayed a
strong personal antasonism TO Dooling
in an apparent attempt to make him
appear before the jury as the defend
ants prosecutor instead of his prose.
cutor.
Some bets were made to-day upon
the outcome Of the trial. Nearly every
one having money to wager seemed to
believe tho jury will either acquit OF
disagree.
Nearly every juror is suffering either
from cold or an attack OF the grippe
Thcy have been quartered In the 60
house. which has been like A refrIeer.
ating plant.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
COURSE OF ECONOMY
TO BE GIVEN IN SCHOOLS
Miss Mnry T.. frnyscr Named =. Food
Conservation Agent for Rich
moud and SicInIty.

To the already numerous attractions
at the Virginia Randolph Elicit Coun-
try Day school has been added a
short course in domestic economy. with
Demonstrations given by Miss Mary Il.
Frayscr. urban food conservation agent
OF the United States Department OF
Agriculture. This special course will
be another educational feature of the
upper school.
The government tells US that the
need for food conservation is impera-
tive. yet conservation Is not icing
practiced to the degree which the ex-
igencies Of the situation demand. While
able speakers have presented this mat
ter again and again here in Richmond
and many households are observing
whcatless and mcatless days. the lead
ing grocers of the city say that not
per cent OF their customers have
changed either the amount or the
character of their orders.
This is serious indictment. In sup
port Of this statement, leading re-
taller has offered his books for inspec-
ton. showing a compa r;son Of the ac-
counts for 1916 and 1917 Of his regular
customers.
The United States Department of
Agriculture. working in cooperation
with the Virginia Polytechnic Iast1-
tutc, has recently appointed Miss Mary
Il. Frayser urban food conservation
agent. The territory to be covered by
Miss Frayser embraces Richmond.
South Richmond and Petersburg
DIR. ]. a. c. Chandler. Superintendent
of city Schools. has assured Miss Fray
ser OF his hearty cooperation in the
educational campaign planned by the
government for the conservation Of the
food supply. and the Virginia Randolph
Elicit School has arranged for the
short course in domestic economy TO
be given the pupils Of the school, les
sons to begin directly after tho holi-
days.
The Collegiate School for Girls VIII
also lend support and encouragement
to the movement. Other private schools
are expected to fall into line along
with the public schools of the city
Miss Frayser will address the upiIs
of the Virginia Randolph Elicit School
for Girls on Tuesday. December IS, by
way of introduction to the short course
in domestic economy which will be
given in the school in January.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
RED CROSS SEALS GIVE
CHANCE FOR ALL TO AID
Idea Conceived by Social Worker NInc
Ienrs AEo-:.0O.o00.O00 Mark
This Year.

There has been a most gratifying
response to the appeal Of the Rich
mond Antitubcrculosis Association to
the people for generous buying OF tho
Red Cross Christmas seals, the pro-
cceds OF which arc to be used in carry
ing on it's campaign against the dread
disease. AN effort has been made to
interest all classes Of citizens in the
campaign this year. and. despite the
numerous and pressing calls for sup
port by all kinds of charitable and
war needs. it is believed that the sale
Will reach record proportions in this
city.
An interesting story is told of the
origin OF the Red Cross seals. The
idea was conceived nine years ago by
Miss Emily p Bissell, OF Wilmington.
Del. social worker.
Miss BisseiI knew from personal OK
pericnce that the only way to fight
tuberculosis was by means of a popu-
lar campaign OF education and she
knew this could not he carried on with
out money.
She got the idea of raising this
money at Christmas time. when the
spirit of humanity is at it's height.
from an article by Jacob Riis, in which
lie described the stamps used by the
Norwcgians in their fight against tho
disease. II the Norwcgians could raise
money in this way. Miss Bisscll argued,
why not the Americans?
She launched the movement. u;
proved 10 be a success. and thousands
Of Christmas parcels went out bearing
The gay little seals. People were de-
lighted with them. They added to the
appearance OF their gifts. and they
liked the idea of helping Il big cause
In this unique way.
BY Christmas $4,000 had been raised.
Miss Bissell appealed to the American
Red Cross to take ocvr the venture on
n vast scale. The Red Cross authori-
ties at first could not sec how they
could make this "a - their national
program, bu' sell proved to
them thai, tuberculosis by
means OF and attractive
Christmas Stamps was worthy peace
! time propaganda.
With some misgivinG and at a slight
cost the Red cross printed the seals
for the second years CAMPAIGN. Tho
result more than justified Miss BiSsclrS
expectations. for $4,000 worth Of
seals were sold in 1905 The Christmas
seal became national institution.
The management WAS turned over 10
the National Association for tho Study
and Prevention Of tuberculosis and
each year since then sales have in
creased by leans and bounds
Last year lo5.hoo,o0o stamps were
sold. bringing tho total sales for the
nine years up to $4,000 coo. This year
the SOC. 00O. 900 mark has been set as n
goal. and the American Red Cross and
the national association are striving to
raise the record breaking fund of So
100000. with which TO fight consumD-
ton.
About 80 per cent of the funds. there
fore, remain in the community and go
20 State and local antitubercuiosis
work. The Red Cross takes the re-
naming 10 per cent to meet the ac-
tunl expenses Of the campaign.
The association cautions persons us
Ing the seals on mail to place them on
The back of letters or on the reverse
side of perccls from that on which the
address is written.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
RUSH OF RECRUITING
IN VOL UNTEER UNITS
BIuc Company Hns but Few Vacancies
Lcft-Wtil Be Inspected aud Nus
tered In Tonight.

The last great drive OF voluntary en-
noon all chances OF registered mcn en-
listing in their preferred branches in
the service of Uncle Sam will have
Elmmcrcd away into the distant past.
Large numbers have enlisted in tho
last few weeks. and the men in charge
OF tho recruiting stations in this city
arc preparing for week of untirinE
activity. Registered men stll have
their choice of cnlistinS In the navy,
the regular army. tho marines and the
coast artillery, and the Blue Company
being formed in this city. 1t is said
that the Blue Company and the Twelfth
Coast Artillery arc rapidly being COM
plctcd. and in a few days the choice
Of enlistment In the ranks of these
home companies Will be lost.
All reports from Norfolk indicate
th>t a great number Of men are anxi-
ouSly awaiting the chance tn enter the
navy. But owing to the great number
Of men applying for this service they
must stand in place and await their
number. and then stand a rigid test OF
physical, qualifications.
The navy recruiting station in this
city is in charge of Lieutenant ITous-
ton; the army station In charge of
Lieutenant Chapman and Sergeant
Freeman, and the marine recruiting
station in charge of Captain Mott. All
OF these men have made their plans for
week Of rush, and have advised that
the early bird will get the worm"
Saturday, December is. at noon. has
been set as the date and time when the
voluntary enlistment OF registered men
expires. After that no exception will
DC mado for the benefit of any man
They must then take their chance with
the draft, and will have M cboic. Of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
DOMESTIC PROBLEMS
TO OCCUPY CONGRESS
Continued from First Page.)

S.1
Will vote all the money asked for this
purpose. whether it is $1,000. 900 900 or
So, 900. 100000 more than has already
been provided for. 1t rests with the
War Department to say the word.
In an appeal sent from the American
headquarters in France last night. Cen
eral Pershing urged that the United
States send over all the airpianes the
country could make and as quickly
as possible.
Senator Morris Sheppard, member of
the Military Affairs Committee, and one
OF the leading sponsors for an cnor-
nous air feet. said to-day:
The War Department will have the
full cooperation Of Congress for the
utilization of every resource Of the
country.
we stand ready to meet any call
or any plan the department may ap-
prove. Just what should be tho man
ner Of extension Of the present pro-
gram is up to the department to sug-
gest.. We could set an arbitrary mum
Der Of airplanes for our fleet, because
we must have men for them. At pres
ent 1t takes about fifteen men for each
airplane. one pilot and twelve or four
teen mechanics. Each pilot must have
three airDlanes. He must have one ma :
chine in perfect condition all the time.
We have at present only a limited
number, OF training stations. They arc
turning outSpiIots as fast as possible.
Additional training stations must be
built II we, are to provide a much
larger afr force"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
LIGHTS BEHIND FLAGS
Red Cross Plans Unique Window Dis
play for Homes on Christi


What will undoubtedly prove to be
the prcttiest and most interesting fea-
turc of the coming Red Cross member
ship campaign will he the placing, on
Christmas Eve. of lighted candles be-
hind the Red Cross service flags to be
displayed in the windows of homes.
The campaign. which begins on Decem-
Der l6. VIII come to n close on the
night before Christmas. and the Rich
mond Chapter. asks all members to
place a candle behind the flags In the
windows Of their homes at Z: 80 o'clock
on Christmas Eve. in order that ex-
preston may be given to the universal
aspect of the Red Cross.
The service flags may be obtained by
members free OF charge at the head
quarters of the Richmond Chapter.
Fourth and Grace Streets. aud all are
asked to call for them as soon as pos
siblc. The flags are white. with.a blue
border. In the center is large red
cross. and there is room to paste a
small red cross for each person In a
family or household who has joined the
Red Cross. The fiags may be pasted
to the glass of windows or hung up. y, :
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
ADJUSTMENTS



Wiifred Clarke, grandson of tho IA
nous comedian. John Sleeper Clarke.
and nephew of Edwin Booth. will an
pear on the bill at the Lyric the first
half of this week. commencing with
the matinee performance to-day. Will
fred Clarke comes of family second
to none among the great artists Of the
American theater Like his distin-
guishcd grandfather, Wilfred's talent
inclincs to the lighter vein. lie is n
capital laughmaker. Mr.. Clarke is an
pearing al the head or his own com
pany in z frothy farce written cspc-
cially for him, entitled Ills Reel
Troubles" The springtly light comedy
abounds in mirth provoking scenes and
incidents, and is Illuminated by a rapid
fire of witty dialogue. Another un-
usual feature of the new show will
be the Princess White Deer and her
company Of real American Indians
They sing. dance and present scenes
from Indian life on the reservation and
In the forest. Melody and mirth Will
he. supplied by. the Clover-Leaf Trio,
three merry Andrews, who make fun
regardless. The Three Tyres, musical
eccentriques. are another team Of mirth
provokers. but clcvor Instrumental mu-
sicians as we'll. Novelty Will be con
tributed In the acs of Ollie -ouns and
his pretty feminine partner. April, who
perform fanciful feats of jugglery and
exhibit the only troupe of educated
soap bubbles ever trained for public
performances. New motion pictures
accompany the vaudeville show, as
usual.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
FIRE AT FORTRESS MONROE
Blaze Damages Roof OF Bachelor Of
hccrs' Observation-Disclosures mud Old
Point Departments Aid.
Iny Associatca Press.l

Try Associated Press
FORTRESS MONROE. VA, December
?--Firc of unknown origin carly this
morning damaged the roof of the bach
cior officers barracks. three-story
brick building a Fortress Monroe. The
200 officers quartcrcd in the building
were quickly aroused, and saved all
persoual belongings.
AS tifty-:ive- gale threatened
TO carry tho fire to other nearby build
ings. including the post hospital. the
fire departments Of Phoebus and Old
Point were called to the aid of the fort
fire fighters. The fire was confined to
the roof. No estimate has been made
as to tho damage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
MINIATURE ALMANAC.
December 10. 1917.
daughters has matched the courage OF

daughters has matched the courage OF
hcr dauntlcss sons. For three and a
half terrible years she has walked high
OF heart through the valley of the
shadow. Her body is in torture. but
her forehead is slight with the beauty
of the morning. Never in all history
has there been such stcadfast loyalty.
in the doing Of dangerous duty. such
devotion TO country. such spicndor of
service and OF sacrifice. and great shall
&c her reward. For she has saved the
soul of the world
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
To-Day Is Last Day
to Pay Poll Taxes

II you have not ms yet paid your
poli tnNrs. be sure to do to-day.
You can do 40 mt the City Hail,
room 100, bctuce. the hours OF o
a. VI. to 7 r. NJ, or mt 1901 Hull
street II you live on the South Side.
Elections OF 1918 nrc too Important
Tor npy ciuren 10 he unable to
vote.
RIrhmond expects every man to
do his duty.
Pny your poll taxes without fail.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
entering their preferred branch Of scr.

entcriES 'hcir prcfcrrcd branch Of scr.
vice.
Tho Blue Company of Coast Artillery
yesterday enrolled eighteen men. and
now lacks only 4, few OF the required
strength. 1t wilt be inspected to-nisht
at $3.50 o'clock at the Blues Armorr,
and 1t sufficient number of phys!calTy
qualified men arc TN attendance wifi
be mustered into Federal service Every
member who has been examined is di-
rccted to report at this inspection.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
Driving wh,rc lnto.lcnt.a.

G. NJ. Sims. OF i15 North First Street.
was arrested last night by officers Set
ties. Q. Il; Clark and Waller. of tho Sec
ond Precinct Station. charged with
carelessly and recklcssly driving an au-
:omobilc while intoxicated Bail was
given.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
Local Temperature.


Rainfall last twenty-four hours. None
Excess in rainfall since March L.. 3.6i
EXCESS in rainfall since January l. 81:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
Local Observations nj 8 p. VI.
CONDITIONS IN IMPORTANT CITIES.

Tcmperaturc, 10: humidity. 40: Wind
direction. south; wind. velocity. miles
weather, clear.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
The Weather
FURNISHED BY U. 8. weather Bureau

Forecast. Virginia
-Jrair and c0ntlnucd
cold Monday and
Tuesday, moderate
west svInds.
North CurOltua-
Fair and continued
cold Monday and
rucsdayt moderate
west Svluds.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
Every Member Canvass

Time flies" We of the Congre-
gational Church and Parish have come
around to the time when we are ar
ranging for the business matters OF
the work for another year. A fine
representative gathering of the men
of the Parish have already discussed
and digested the various items of the
budget" to be presented and its total
amount to be raised BY the adorted
Every Member Canvass. 1t h"5
been decided to make this canvass Of
the entire parish on the afternoon OF
Sunday, Dec. 10th Notices and
pledge cards with information con
corning the Budget will be mailed to
each family in the parish next week,
so all can act intelligently together.
This is the growingly successful
method with churches and other or
CARNATIONS not religious, doing their
work in up-to-date fashion. 1t is de-
sired at this time to give timely no
tice to all Congregational families and
supporters in town of this very i'm
portant matter; also to all those who
have so helped so splenddly last year
to plan for rendering their aid this
year. Cooperation and concentra-
ton have always won. Not less than
these will win in this.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13

have been here. l have been in the
base hospital for the past week but
am back to the company all o. X,
acute neuritis, a mere trif1e, one of
the things expected in this one mans
war. As we sit here and hear the
fire cracking ), in the little stove we
have here about as big as a tin can
and think of the home we had in
dear old Augusta it makes the chills
run down our backs, and the blood
stand in your veins for a minute cold.
Here all one can hear is French
lingo and see old women with black
wells and wooden shoes, doing mems
work with as much ease as If it were
their choice of life. The girls are
most peculiar in their ways, more like
the days of the Pilgrims, the most
antique place you can imagine.
We are all in Government billets,
some in barns, some in shacks and
some in houses and a very few in
barracks, such as they are. The
buildings are very ancient here. some
of them are about six hundred years
old, and are of very antique style.
The main street here is road that
Caesar put thru here, SO you see we
are in some old place. The boys
seem most contented and it has been
a most wonderful trip in every respect
SO far.
Dean and I are about one and one
half miles apart, see each other every
day. Every letter is censored so we
can't write a very plain description
Of the place or trip.
Will now have to bring this letter
to a close as it is time for taps.
Write often as l will look for letters
every day from home.
Love to one and all. Your most
loving son,
ROY.
Hdq Co 103 U. S. Inf
Gun Platoon, A. E. f.
Via New York.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-12-13
One of Skowhegan's COnveniences

On the front page of this issue will
be seen a picture of the Charles A.
Burnor storage warehouses, located
on East Maple Street. These build
ings are devoted exclusively to the
storage of furniture and household
goods. Approaching the need of
such convenience Mr.. Burnor start
ed with $50 square feet of floor space,
about ten years ago. This has been
increased, year by year to a present
total of 1000 square feet. These
buildings are thoroughly ventilated,
both underneath and inside. Each
tenant has a separate room, under
lock and key The prices are from
so cents to $100 per month, according
to amount of space required, which
the proprietor thinks is very reason
able, considering the quality of the &C
commodation furnished. Anyone de-
string storage should apply to Mr..
Burnor, whose home is Al Winter ST
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"SHR IS A HOME SAYS sKOWHE.
GAN BOY
Referring to the Fields Of France
Where Boys Are Encamped

The following letter was received
from Hickey Bicknell by his parents
Mr. and Mrs. Lester II Bicknell Of
Skowhegan. This young man was
among the first to answer the call and
is now in France. a member Of the
109rd L. S. Infantry goth Division
The letter is very interesting. telling
as 1t does OF France az a country and
the strange customs Of the people.
France, Oct 30, 1917
Dear Folks at HsIne
suppose you have got my card
! sent from England Well here
am in France, place | did not think
| would be in when | enlisted, but
nevertheless she is home" as the
saying goes, enough to eat, good
place to sleep and enough drill. What
more can soldier want to be happy?
Well how is every little thing at home
all fine | suppose. Are you still up
home on the farm? Wish l could be
there for a day or so. could not leave
the boys any longer at one time with
out getting lonesome. | suppose the
falls work is done before now. 1t is
about half done here, some fine crops
believe me.
1t is getting dark and | have got to
go to supper so | will close until l
tighten my belt then | can write a
great deal more, so long.
Here | am back again, | don't
know whether l feel better or worse.
l guess l would feel worse if | was
at home for one evening in the apple
bin.
Father, l have taken out two Lib
erty Bonds, $50 each. After this
month am going to send most of my
money home | don't know how | will
send it. Would it be so you could
send me some cigarettes. The cigar
cites and tobacco over here are not
very good The U. S. tobacco is good
enough for me when l can get it. Send
it by parcels post and | guess | will
get it.
Are you going to saw wood this
winter?
Well | must close and go to roost
and get a wink The fellow who
owns the candle is going to blow it
out.
Love and kisses to all
Your son.
FICKEY.
103rd t. S Inf Co. NJ, 26 Div.
Am. Exp. Forces, Via n. Y.