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KONTA SUGGESTED
GERMAN DEFENCE
Proposed Offer of 81, 200 Re-
ward for Misstatements in
Enemy Bulletins.
WROTE TO DIR. ALBERT
Second Letter Told BernstOrff
Paymaster Money Would
Be Needed.

Two letters written early In 1915 by
Alexander Konta to DR.. Heinrich Albert,
commercial attache OF the German EN-
bassy and one OF Won Bernstorff's pay
masters, came to light yesterday.
The first. dated January 20 was in
relation to n proposal by Konta that
letter should be published in New York
newspapers Offering $1,000 to any one
who could disprove statements in the
German daily military bulletins.
The letter read in part
Il enclose a copy OF letter which
proposed should be sent to the news
papers OF New York bearing my sigma
ture.
"Of course, have made conditions of
the most liberal nature, as you can
easily see this will be necessary.
am fully convinced that the publication
of this letter will be of great sensational
advantage to the cause Of German SYM
pathy. The accusations have been so
persistent that 1 believe such a chal-
lenge would make splendid impression,
the more because OF its fairness.
Nov I take you into my confidence
In this matter to secure the benefit OF
your opinion. but also l do not feel in a
position to undertake the payment OF
this money myself. l offer to pay my
share. but believe that patriotic Ger
mans and other sympathizers should
also be willing to pay their share. You
realize that II Is very probable that the
money will never have to be paid, but
you will have TO send the check"
Expected Pay for Associates.
A letter dated February 20 was in re-
lation TO "the proposition which we haze
discussed in our several conferences
At this period konta was gathering in
formation at the instigation of Dernburg
as to the possibility of German interests
buying a New York newspaper This
letter follows in part
with reference to the proposition
which we have discussed IN our several
conferences l write to inform you that
do emphatically believe that the prop
osition can absolutely be carried out.
But while / feel convinced of this I
also would say that 1t can only be done
under circumstances OF complete mutual
confidence. and In this connection |
must tell You for your better under
standing OF my position that I have
always acted primarily from patriotic
motives, and II seems that there are
associates who will have TO be inter-
ested and who will look for profits and
who will not undertake the proposition
without substantial gain to themselves.
Permit me again. nevertheless, 10
point out to you my belief In the
feasibility Of the plan. which seems
especially certain to me. for the reason
that all the conditions enumerated can
he satisfactorily adjusted right in this
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soups Ready for Trenches,

DIR. Cohen has also been experiment.
ing with compressed foods and has
evolved get of formula for making
soup cubes. Chicken. pea. gumDo, beef,
tomato. You serve in the trenches and
YOU take your choice.
"Nersatilitarian and veterinarian, it's
all one and the same thing" lie said
yesterday, versatility and Cohen. In
terchangeable and synonymous terms"
DR.. Cohen is the son of the late only
and original Harris Cohen, whose fame
is secure thing in the memories OF all
dyed in the wool New Workers..
But blue blood is not his solitary claim
10 public consideration. A stuffed lion
In the Museum OF Natural History testi-
fies to his infinite capacity for the sur
mounting of the insurmountable. Years
ago, In the heyday of his youth and
strength. the lion, then domiciled IN the
meuagerie in Central Park. had a tooth
ache and they called in Cohen. Pro
fessionally he looked the lion over. and
then on the side and az one who had
never WEIGHED a bet he offered to enter
the Hons den single handed and not
otherwise equipped than with his Vcteri-
naran's forceps. Ire was taken at $500.
the engagement to he binding on his
heirs. executors and assigns in case his
life should pay the forfeit OF his daring.
Returning to his establishment on
Twenty-third street he reappeared with
a painted canvas cover which he fitted
tightly over the lion cage. Then throue h
n small aperature he injected ehloro-
form until the lion sank to the floor
somnolent, when he entered and having
withdrawn the ailing molar came out
unscathed and smiling. Tho canvas CON
trivance had cost him S25, the amount
Of mis- professional fee,
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Highest temperature. SIS at p
Lowest temperature, 81 at A. "
Average temperature, bS.
Observations yesterday al United States
Weather Bureau stations showing a,mos
pheric conditions in the various cities:
Temperature yeloc-
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LOCAL WEATHER RECORDS

The temperature in this city yersrd4
as recorded by the official therInomete- +
shown In the annexed table:
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EVENTS TO-DAY.

Tranic club meeting, WALDORF. s f. NJ
chemical Exposition. Grand Central
Palace. all day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-20
Calls on Workingnaen
to Enter Coal Mines
Go0ernor Davis Says There Can
Be No Greater Scyoicc to
Country at This Time.

Governor Davis last night issued the
following proclamation in regard to
mine labor in Virginia:
Whereas, an adequate supply of fuel
is essential to tho successful prosecu-
ton of the war which America and our
allies arc waging against Germany
autocracy and militarism for tho pres
ervation OF our national rights and for
the rights of all the peoples OF the
world who arc oppressed and deprived
OF the enjoyment OF life. liberty and
property; and,
Whereas. our munition and ordnance
plants, food and clothing factories and
other necessary industries. our rail-
roads. our naval transport fleets and
the military and civil supply systems
or our allies require an Increased and
dependable coal supply; now.
Therefore, |, Westmoreard Davis,
Governor OF Virginia, do call upon ths
mine operators and mine workers of
Virginia TO answer this call for ma
tional service by rendering the addi-
tional labor required TO increase our
coal production in spirit OF true
pa ,riotism and with the inspiration fer
service which the thought of those
who are yielding up their lives over
seas stirs in the breast of every loyal
citizen.
=! ask that all coal mines be operated
fun time. and urge all operatives to
work full six days week.
AND call upon all the men of
Virginia, who, because OF age or othe.
disability are denied the privilege OF
serving on the firing line. and who are
not actually engaged on the farms 10
enter the coal mines and by your labor
help produce the coal required to win
the war. You cannot render greater
service to your country.
Given under my hand. and under
the lesser seal of the Commonwealth.
at Richmond. this seventeenth day OF
June, in the year of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and eighteen,
and in the one hundred and forty-scc-
ond year OF the Commonwealth.
tSigned) "WESTMORELAND DAVIS.
Governor"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-20

thnt now" The old jew then w.nked
at his wife. His innuendo corrobora,ed
my idea that he was fence" hand
in-glove with the police of his district.
Now tell me-" he continued. how you
managcd-you have cot what you want
yes? Good" l then told tho Jew my
whole experience from my entrance
into the dock yard gates until my ar
rest and appearance before the COM
missioner of police.
"Ach! clever piece OF work. bless
my dear. and woman did il.
Martha" Go his wifc.) Fancy what
women are coming TO these times.
Holy Israeli But the compass,
the magnifyins glass and the pencil
Licber Colt, II they are found tho
police Will DO inter you again like a
bullet from Lebel rife, That Ber-
trand is terror, he has nose like 4
deer. and claws like tigers lie is
no particular friend Of mine They say
he is honest'-nsbbich! He will
not sleep tonight on this affair. Ho
VIII prowl about the\ dock y,rd all
might. nosing everything and every
body. II he should find the compass
and the magn:.. ing GLASS he will be
AFTER You like dog after rat.
Ia -ra tara tara! What shall we do?"
The Jew pulled at his beard. carefully
ioided II upwards. put the end in his
mouth and chewed il, Then he spat
1t out.
tTo Be Continued To-Morrow)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-20
HOUSE VOTES AGAINST
PAYMENT OF BONUSES
Such Compensation for Extraordi
nary Services in Producing War
Material Has Disturbing Effect.
WAS OPPOSED BY DANIELS
Labor Unions OF Norfolk and Ports
mouth Had Taken Active Hand in
Fight Against Proposal, Which
Had Already Passed Senate.
IBy Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. June 1s.-The House
to-day went on record as opposing pay
ment OF bonuses to workmen for ex-
traordinary service in producing war
materials by voting down. 200 TO 81. a
Senate amendment to the naval appro-
priation bill permitting such payments
The proposal now goes back to con-
ference.
The vote was taken after Chairman
Padsett, OF the Naval Affairs Commit
tee. read telcgrams from officials OF
labor unions at Portsmouth and Nor
folk, Va. in which they declared that
IL the Senate amendment was approved
there would be walkout In shops
where important war work is in prog
ress.
Secretary Daniels is opposed to the
payment OF bonuses. 1t was shown in
the debate. and statements by him. read
BY Representative Heating. OF Col
orado. showed that he believed such
payments have disturbing effect on
workmcn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-20
REV. IMMERSION
TELLS HOW he
FOUND RELIEF
Ncwpnrt News Minister Of the Gospel
Adds His Word of Praise and
Gratitude for Dreco.

Great preachers throughout this sec
ton OF the country have been most un-
firing in telling the truth about Dreco.
the new herb medicine. in urging sick
people TO use it. and at the same time
they themselves have employed this
great natural remedy in their own
homes with results that have steadily
kept UP their faith in It's health giving
20 werS.
1t is significant that Dreco stands
alone as the one medicine that is free
~ used in the homes Of clergymen and
prominent people in almost every pro-
fcss!on and business.
No class or men have the public good
go disinteres,edly at heart as clergy
men: none others see so intimately the
affairs of so many homes. 1t is their
business 20 know the sad side OF life.
it's sorrows and suiferings. AS conf
dant friend and spiritual comforter
they learn the truth as even the fam
lily physician often fails to do.
Another great preacher. the Rev.
George -. Jammerson. OF GA Twenty
third Street, Newport News, has come
forward with a public statement prais-
ing the good results obtained through
the use OF Dreco. Here is his state
ment:
II suffered greatly from stomach
trouble and kidney disorder. which
soon developed liver complaint.
was distressed constantly by foul
breath and bad taste in tho mouth My
bowels refused to function prope rly,
and I grew steadily worse.
81 have taken but one bottle Of
Dreco and il has greatly relieved me.
within Ave days Of the time I started
TO take Drcco my stomach. kidney and
liver trouble were corrected. and my
bowels now act naturally and normally.
The bad taste In my mouth is all gone
and | sleep well again. ] do not hest
tate in recommending Dreco wherever
60"
Eov. Immersion Is the rcvcred pas
tor OF st. Pauls NJ. r.. Church, and his
flock will he happy to know he is once
more able 10 go about his duties in
peace and happiness.
Dreco is now dispensed by good drug
stores and pharma cies everywhere. and
Is particularly recommended in Rich.
mond by Tragic Drug CO.. SIT Fast
Broad Street; Grant Drug Co.. Broad
and Seventh Streets and Main and
Twelfth streets: Chelf Drug Co, Broad
and Harrison Streets; in Petersburg ny
Il. A. Morrison. and In Hopcwell, Va.
at Georges Drug Store.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-20
SUPPOSED CONFERENCE
WAS TO BE CONFIDENTIAL
Camp Ice Official Who Charged Police
men with incompetency
Surprised by Publicity.
ISpeciaI 10 TMe Tlmes. pisnatchl

t'FtCiil 10 l lie INES DiSpatCE
> PETERSBURG, VA. June 1o.-The
stir in the Police Department caused
by statements alleged to have been
MADE by Provost-Marshal DeCamp be-
lore the Board of Police Commissioners.
relative 20 the incompetency of some
oHicers OF the force has aroused wide
comment in the community Captain
peSamp says he made his statements
dt what he assumed to be confiden,ial
conference, and had no idea they would
DE given publicity. But they leaked
out captain DeCamp made no charge
against any officer. but stated that tho
requirements Of the law had not been
complied with. Chief Brockwell. no
says, while perfectly clean and fair
man. lacks experience
Rumors have been circulated in some
quarters that politics is involved in
TINS matter. with the object of having
former chief Reuben Ragland restored
as chlef OF police. But this is denied.
ana captain RaG,and says he would
not accept the position OF chief under
any circumstances. He now holds :,
more agreeable and better paying posi-
ron thHh chiet OF police of Pctersbur-
However the Board Of Police COM
"'lssiohcrs who are men OF prominencc
ana VINO appreciate their responsjbil.
i'S ioF the maintenance Of an efficient
poHSe corps VIII investigate the Pro-
'ost- Marshals statements and take
what action is necessary. And mis-
VIZ! DE done within the next few DAYS
apSa'h pecamp declares that the
p''F question in which he is intercs,ed
is 10 have the co-opcratIpr of an a,,
C'eht !oca! police force to enforce ,ba
laws ana thereby protect the b.al,b
~" morals OF the soldiers This ell
'''' corporation he has not received.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-20
Social Workers OrrpnIc

-. tsenlatlVcS OF INC ,,ri,.,
T"''.Ha ,;ons doing social and commnn-
49, "orH In The city met last nirh, snd
~ "nea Community Workers Con.,'
- ne purpose OF the counciI !. ~
~ 80 ana coordinate the efforts Of,
49, ss-''%d IONS engaged IN welfare
ma u may be brought to Tho
''Shest efficiency and creates, s.rv.c.
NHe community. y. y pennybacker
- chairman OF the council: William =
:,Sne' Flce-chaIrman, and Mrs. Sussia
'"th' secretary. The first efforts win
u''ecten TO solving the housing
f1eSSI0'' Nh!ch IS very serious one
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-20
FUNERAL DIRECTORS HERE
Chief Health Omcer Flanagan Makes
Address at Opening

Chief Health Officer Roy K. F!anna-
gan was among those who addressed
the Virginia Funeral Directors Asso-
citation yesterday in annual convention
in the lecture room of the Medical COL
lcge OF Virginia. Professor Rounard,
of New York, who addressed the body
In tho afternoon. will also nave 4 mes =
sage for every afternoon session dur
ing the convention. Tho convention
opened yesterday at noon with prayer
by Rev. George ". Kemper. pastor OF
Hanover Avenue Christian Church.
which was followed by tho annual re-
ports and several interesting addresses.
NJ. NJ. Price. president o: the associa :
ton, presided. Tomorrow morning.
DR.. w. y. Plecker, State registrar Of
vital statistics. VIII be among the
speakers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-20
iiu.t!nSs Cour, C,..

JNHc'lon OF the hastings Court
49, otG!n tomorrow. with the usual
huHoer OF prohibition law violations
- he TIED and several Of these arc
ot moro Than usual interest. because
oil IN. Prominsncea OF the parties de-
icnoaA, There are also on the Com
nt0h"ea II" docket several felony cases
% IMPORTANCE. AT THIS term. Of the
court the resignation OF s. w thinner
a. common" ca!th's attorney will prob
40 y be offered MIR. thinner enters the
judge advocate general Office with the
'ahH oi major. Judge Mullen viii
ma me mis- auccessor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-20
COMMISSION HAS POWER
TO INVESTIGATE PROMOTERS

Foreign promoters must H!e with
the ct-u.ss!oH written consent before
oae-ias :r- sale speculative securities
written ant ir-sTcczblt consent for the
beginning - II zr,-oa sra.ns: him or
i = he p-o7=r ccu-t. ~ service Of
process On ms Secretary @: Inc Com
moHvez,ch. The commission snail! ::
suy time "a empowered with authority
70 Investigate ~ condition c: the p-o-
rets- =: ccm-issioa shall! after
tez-.-E 1zTe re authority . revoke
~ Intense Q: - promoter 20 continue
ous.c=ss II this STATE Aqpca! ~!N lie
tc- t!ta+- 51:ty . ne supreme Court
ct Appeals rPcs :nTestiEzt.on, z the
comm iss!ro finds sufficient evidence o..
ir!sply= eng. dishonesty ana iH= Ike, or
thst Jae sac * contrary % tEe Slz.e's
po!iry, i shat. have the power .
,.otl:y the promoter % disconi!n1e buS!
ness = re Sta:e -1tI sgca order L.
set aside ~ ia= s-p:en@ Court Of
Appeals On appeal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-20

~ meeting of the Ministerial
Lh!on yesterday afternoon matters as
70 local moral conditions we're dis
H'ssed ana committee was appointed
70 keep IN touch with any conditions
mat may arise regarding the weifar.
Of the city
Clerk Temple. Of Prince George. yes
'"rGay scored the hrzt arrest In this
section II = chauffeur conveying a sol
dc: anu woman. for immoral purposes.
unGer the ne" law. He is he'd Cor trial
The second opcn-a!r patriotic meet
Ing ana concert In Central Park last
night under tho joint auspices Of the
7. Is and Y. " =. a.. was attended
bT Il large crowd. The address was de-
.."cr"d ~ Captain J. l.. King.
Effective on and after July LIST. Her
mitng~ freiShi trcci,InS StniI0n Hf
the scnnoard Air Line hallway Com
pany viii he ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-20
Savings Stamps Dr,x.

=, ~ mrs, mrst step in the Inauguration
tHe war savings Stamps drive was
taken last night in the appo;ntmsn,
Limited Sales Committee 10 ioot
atteF individual purchasers of 81 noo
stamps each. This committee ~
insue up OF six leading business ,,on
o WI! pay a personal call on sixty
~ 49, ri ~. 'hs city who are expected
nus INC campaign is expected IA So,
80 se-'ovo in purchases. The 90
a. orive Will follow with reenia,iv
" ., ward committees Of me-. an ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-20
CAUSES STOCK DECLINE
Resignation or RadoslnvoH Ministry
Creates unensincs. In Germany
as TO Bulgaria.
IN 10 DHIF'rfH'
lBy Associated Press.

BY AssoCiateU Presy.
LONDON. June 13.-The resignation
of the Bulgarian Cabinet caused a
sharp decline on the Berlin and Frank
fort stock exchanges. says an Amster-
dam dispatch 10 the Morning Post.
While the German newspapers de-
clare that the resignation of the Ra-
dos!avon ministry Will not affect the
bulgarian foreign POLICY. uneasiness is
felt in Germany. as IL is clear that
strong differences exist in Bulgaria.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-20
l Use Electricity, Medicine
and Surgery,
Also the Great Scrums and
NaccinpS

embrace the forms OF treatment for
CHRONIC DISEASES that are to-day
used III all OF the LEADING HOSPl-
TAILS and CHARITABLE INSTITU-
TONS throughout the world. and when
any or all OF these methods are rrac-
uccd, as any case may indicate TO be
the proper. scientific method Of proce-
dure. most satisfactor? results are cf-
tectcd, and in most instances without a
single failure. without any loss of time
or long. continuous course Of treat
nent, and for reasonable outlay
CASES TODAY SUCCESSFULLY
TREATED THAT A FEW SHORT
YEARS AGO WERE NOT UNDER
STOOD.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-20
Pavilion r.. Joseph nrv,, Park

The MISUNDERSTANDING Hoard yesterday
directed the Assistant Superintendent
o. PARKS TO report on the GGvisa hiIiry
of erecting pavilion at Joseph BRYAN
Park. and whether there are sunicien,
funds 20 the credit Of the parks ,,-
count 10 make TINS Improvement.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-20

VIII q error has been refused NJ,
the petition II T. J. Mcclure from a
judgment .n the case OF the -,andard
%! Company against MCGUIRE entered
in the Circuit Court OF the city of Nor.
folk for $500 against The Defendant
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-20
Verdict for $500 Damage.

The jury In the Law and Equity
Court yesterday returned verdici for
$500 In favor Of Bernard Luck asains,
The Southern Express Company. Luck
sued The express company for slO.o1o
for alleged persona! Injuries. The caae
was on ;E!al for general days
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-20
AIR DEFENsEs EFFECTIVE
In Fourteen Rnids Only Twenty-Five
Machines Have Flown Over Paris.
Nine of Them Downed.
IBy Associated Press.l

tBy Associated Prcss.l
PARIS. Juno 19.-The Germans have
attempted fourteen air raids upon Paris
since January 81. but only twenty-five
Of the more than 800 machines which
took part in them have succeeded in
flying over the city, according to II
record OF the enemy efforts published
in the Excelsior to-day.
Tho newspaper comments upon the
effectiveness of tho aerial dcfcnses Of
Pari1 thus indicated. Nino Of the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-20
Atlantic Coast Line
Tho .a.snaasa EaiIreea Of Dc South.

EifEcTiyE IGNE' 3. Iols. ou'h
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY
For Fss9rida and sSutn; $500 a. Il. and
- Fer NTorioIE: 500 a. N. $500 A. 81. a:oO
;, Fer :. ". .iiy. West: SEQ a. ~. $500
500 4: 81; 500 a. 81. $3.50 4. NJ. 500 p.
Nj 800, rs ~. "a L. 81. 6:s5 r ~.
2. 81.
Trains arrive Richmond daily: 6:e5 a. Nj.
IL 80 y; ~" .7;2S A. 81; $40 a. -. ,,I2:?i
s:si +: 81. I:isr: NJ, sss:iS +. 81; ''' A''
Time OF arrival and departure and con-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-20
n,r,o, ,f on,n Air schooI,

An entertainment of vocal and in
strumental music and Rotations in
black face and Indian costume Will be
given in the Barton Heights public
school auditorium Friday evening. at
$50 O'Clock. for the benefit Of the
open air schools under the direction
OF Mrs. lone Cutler Stoner The pub
lie is invited.