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The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-12-12

formation that 20 bags of gold coin
have been dispatched to the former
German kaiser, according to a news
agency dispatch, quoting the Weser
Zeitung.
The German government has de-
cided not to oDDose the allies in the
demand that Holland surrender for
trial both the ex-kaiser and the for
mer crown prince, according to ad-
vices received here today.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-12-12

marriage Saturday afternoon in the
office of the probate Judge in this
city. Judge c., ]. Henry officiating.
The bride, who is the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Maddy, was born
in this county, where she was reared
to womanhood. She is young lady
OF rare charm and accomplishment
and has been successful school
teacher for the last few years.
The groom is young man of ster-
ling worth. He is son of Rev. w.
w. Gwinn, of the west part of the
county. He is a successful farmer
and stockraiser, and has a farm near
Amsterdam. where the happy couple
will make their home.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-12-12

Revision of the death list shows
that the four explosions which de-
stroyed the detonator assembling
building of the Du Pont Cap Works
at Pompton Lakes, N. J., Friday, took
a toll of thirteen lives. More than
score of persons were injured. All
the victims were employees.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-12-12

Senator Ashurst of Arizona has
proposed bill giving to every SOL
der, sailor and marine the uniform
he wears at the time of his discharge
and promise of ninety Jays pay.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-12-12
Gwinn-Ma

y. w. Gwinn, of the Amsterdam
neighborhood, and Miss Alvena
Maddy, of Adrian, were united in
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-03
GENERAL HlK[-'I2
Will BRING ACTIVE
MEN TO LEADERSHIP
Ma sor-Gcnerai sibert and Mann VIII
BE Returned and WIN Be Re-
placed by Younger Men
I'm War Zone.

Washington, Jan. S.--oeneral
pershing. Americas field leader. has
had his way and today. with the sud
denness of q thunderclap came news
OF a general shakc-up In the overseas
command designed to bring young and
active men into leadership as general
officers.
Major-General sibsrt second In
CON mand of the American forces In
France, and Ma3or-Generai MANI,
commander OF the rainbow division OF
the national guard. have both been
relieved and returned to this coun-
try. General Mann will succeed
Major General ELI d. Hoyle as com
n,ander OF the department OF the East
at Governors Island, and General 81
bert will succeed Major-Generai w
p. Duvall as commander OF the de-
partment of the Southwest at Charles
ton.
In their places in the field win be,
respectively, .Major-Ge'Nral w. r
Rullard and Major-Genetal Charles
p Memoir. 1t is understood. Major
General Jos. e. Kuhn. until his de-
psrture for France. the commander
of the Seventh-ninth national army d.
vision at Camp Meade and Major-Gen-
erai Leonard Wood. former chief OF
stan. also are slated for field COM
mands, It is reported. Both are now
overseas.
General Pershing. ever since taking
command OF the American expedition
airy force. haS been insisting that the
active leaders OF the troops be youns
men, capable physically of sustaining
the heavy demands on vitality impos-
ed by modern methods Of warfare.
Both General sibert and General
Mann are past the ago OF fifty-nve.
The latter went to France from d desk
In the war department.. whore for
militia division.
Many Army Camps A6ected.
s. The changes In the CverneAn coma
|nnnud Wero only part ~ these made
tCoatinued on SECOND EaEos3
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-03
MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
TO discuss TAXATION
Notable Meeting of OfFiciais From An
Over Virginia Begins
Hero Today.

In response to a request of Mayor
Ainslfe a meeting Of mayors and other
omcials Of the various cities in the
state will be held here, beginning
this morning at 10 o'clock, in the
council chamber at city hall.
The conference is for the purpose
OF discussing taxation IN general
way. and for the further purpose OF
seeking some relief for the cities of
the commonwealth. The body may
form q permanent organization.
Mayor Ainslis said last night he ex-
pected about thirty delegates in at
tendance upon the meeting.
The Richmond delegation. besides
tho mayor. Auditor George A Cren-
shaw. Commissioner Henry r. Tres
non, Treasurer James b. Pace. Presi-
dent Of Council n. l. Peters. Presi-
dent Of Board OF Aldermen w. RI.
Adams, Chairman Barton II. Grundy
and Viee-shAlrn9an Clarence A. Sea-
tom. cf the nnAnce committee Of city
eouneil. and fhS Aichnacnd deacxa-
tion ~ IN tsgtelnkure. 81
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-03
VEHICLES NEEDED
TO DELIVER COAL

There is ceal for the poor peo-
lie OF the city, but II cannot be de-
nvered, and he Associated Chart-
ties has issued an appeal to the
citizens and business concerns I'm
Richmond to lend their wagons,
automobiles or trucks to help de-
liver the fuel, clothing and food to
the poor and needy. In this
weather the conditions are serious
and immediate relief In the shape
OF vehicles for delivering these ne
cessities to the poor IS urgent. The
loan OF vehicle for only one trip
or an hour win help very much.
T'hose willing to help should call
Madison 1850.
w. g. Forbes has loaned his
truck, with his son driving. for two
days. and relief has been given
many families: but one truck alone
cannot begin to do the work. Rev.
Mr.. Buchanan, of the Associated
Charities. will also rent trucks II
they cannot he loaned and III the
owner calls him at Madison $3.50.
Unless the calls for food, fuel and
clothing are supplied Immediately
there win be serious results among
the unfortunate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-03
AOM|lISTR AIIVE BOARD
ASKS FOR s22,O12,6,,7
Greatest Budget for City Departments
Ever Presented Finance
Committee.
IMPROVEMENT NEEDED
AT PINE CAMP FARM
Would Run Shockoc. Creek Through
Fifteenth Strees--Money Wanted
for New Gas PIant--Esxhaustive RE
port,

From the enthusiastic and conf
dent manner In which members OF
the 'administ,ati tive board ana heads
OF city departments presented their
claims before the finance committee
OF cay council last night, in making
their requests for millions of dollars
for city improvements and the main
tenance of present conditions. II was
evident that they had no fears OF re-
suits IN the proposed charter changes
ordinance which practically elnnin-
ates most of them.
With apparently convincing re
marks Chairman John Hirschberg
and heads OF departments, ccmplac-
emily asked the nnanee coTnmhtea
for 2,6oT.ss. This sum is Ovid
ed among the departments in this
manner:
Administrative board, 100000;
building department sss,5os so; street
improvements, s12.ssS.3742l; sewer
construction and bridges. $5.4sl,iso-
az: james river Improvement, S2,-
so4 poor of city and mission coal,
SIS o0e: Pine Camp. s22.sss: grounds
and parks. sei6,447.T0: Fairgrounds.
s27 eeT; coal gas plant, 100000;
coal and oil. s4lo.437; water works
expenses and improvements, $780,
e92li; electric plant expenses con-
struction and equipment, ss5.s1e.bS'
opening and widening streets. $4,000;
speciaI vaccination. $4,000: street
cleaning expenses and improvements.
including purchase OF apparatus
sst.ess: damages TO property. $4,000;
cemeteries expenses and improve
ments. se7.5ss; opening ana widen
ing streets. $4,000.
Salaries Are Raised.
The city payroll. except In indivtd-
nal cases. where special efficiency has
warranted extra pay, Is increased
about 10 per cent above the bonus
CONTINUED on Second Page.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-03
DIRfC GENERALS
LADORS ARE PROVING
RESUlI-PROOUCIkG
Relieves Fuel Situation In New Eng
land, New York and Long
Island Despite Heavy
Shows
PRESIDENT MAY ASK FOR
MONEY FOR BETTERMESTs
New Railroad Head Sees Busy Day
at Commerce Butiding--Raiiroad
Men Assist i'm Advisory Capacity.

Washington. Jam president VIII
son will probably AJAX OF congress an
immediate appropriation to DO used
by the government in betteruents and
exs nsions for the railroads. II was
officially announced tonight that the
president will go before congress al
noon Friday.
How large a sum he will ask Will
be determined before he goes before
congress. In any event It Will be stfp-
usated that the money the government
expends for these purposes during the
period Of government operation OF the
roads will be returned by the private
owners. IL the properties ever revert
to private management.
Hevay Snow Taxes Roads
Again Director C enerai McAdoo Ia
fighting the elements in his efforts
to improve the commercial situation
by drastic use of the transportation
system. Heavy snow fall during the
past twenty four hours has taxed the
roads to the limit. but despite this
encouraging reports come from al
qua rters to which the government has
directed its attention.
New England. New York city and
Long island, local fuel administra.
tors report, are beginning to get the
coal that Mr. McAdoo began moving
on New Years eva.
! A new difficulty was met today when
the railroad officials in the vicinity OF
the Jersey City yards sent cry OF
distress to Washington over the fact
that through some disturbance Of the
local water system. they were unable
to get sufficient water for their loco
motives and yard engines. Mr.. No
Adoo promptly authorized them to
tako any necessary steps to remedy
tho situation.
Gondola cars laden with coal and
bearing the Initials of every railroao
in the East were trundling through
tho North river tunnels and the Penn
sylvania terminal at New York all
dag. according to the reports receiv-
ed here.
Headquarters Changed.
For the flrst time since the gov
eminent took over the roads. Dtrec-
tor-( General McAdoo made his head
quarteFs today % the Interstate CONF
tCont3nucd On Second Pare.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-03
HOOVER TILTS WITH
CHAIRMAN REOO ON
QUESTION OF SUGAR
Food Administrator States That short
age Was Due to Lack or
Transportation
MUST BE ABLE 10 BUY SUGAR
AS HE CAN BUY WHEAT
Heated Argument Follows Questioning
OF Committee In Regard to Publica-
ton of Statement Made Ten Days
Ago-On Stand Again Today.

Washington. Jan. "A sharp til,
between Chairman Redd, presiding
and Herbert c. Hoover, food admins
traitor. wound up Mr. Hoover's frs,
day of testimony on the sugar famine
before the senate Investigating com
mittee. This personal encounter fol-
lowed close analysis OF the sugar
program by Hoover. In which he de-
clared that the famine really was moi
famine. in that during the supposed
shortage there was about 25o, 900 tons
OF sugar in the West.
The railroads simply could not move
this sugar. he declared, and the Eas,
had to suffer as a consequences. I'm
der government operation. he said
conditions should be better as far as
transportation is concerned.
i Hoover's other chief point was that
the food administration must have
power to buy sugars in large quanti-
ties Just as 1t has power to buy wheat
Would Avert Disaster.
This power viii be the biggest sim
gle factor in averting disaster In the
sugar market this year. Hoover as
serted.
Throughout the day Senator Lodge
had done most of the questioning, with
some assistance from Senator varda.
man, Senator Reed taking no part In
the proceedings except TO whisper
suggestions to Lodge and vardaman
Late in the afternoon Hoover asked
to have inserted In the record state
ment he made ten~days ago after con-
sultation with President Wilson. He
made the request through Senator
Jones, Of New Mexico.
did you feel that you had to 30 to
the president to get that statement
publisher" interrupted Senator, Reed
The statement was one that answered
charges against the food administra-
ton and explained the sugar short
aga
II thought It necessary" Hoover re-
Piled.
you knew tina committee had de-
clined to receive that statement
through your representative? r.
II understood you refused to Efve
It to the press."
eBecaus6 It had not yet formally
recstved II, sAtd HeSd. q waa Just
tconttnned On Second Paw,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-03

London, Jan. "a Russian sepa-
rate peace. for weeks regarded by the
world as virtually fact. has over
night turned into an improbabflity.
Today's news from Petrograd show
ed the Rusao-German delegations to
Brest- Idtovsk hopelessiy at odds ana
II ia reported the peace parleys have
broken up In row.
The Bolsheviki hitherto looked
upon as the wreckers of Russia and
the subservient tools OF the kaisert
loom suddenly ms the most likely
medium for cracking wide open his
empires home front" However
Wins thew are to meet the central
powers half way on general issues. ON
two points they are defiantiy insistent
and will not bulge an inch:
1. Complete evacuation by Ger
many of all occupied territories
Q. Release by Germany and Aus
tria of political prisoners Including
those who have tsen Jailed for
preaching peace.
Gerrnany's Impossible Demands
The first demand. 1t ia said. was
made at Brest -Litovsk and led to the
reported break, the Germans insist
ling upon garrisoning Poland. Lithunia.
Courland. and other territories. on
the ground that these already had
declared their separation from RUS
STA. The second demand vcas made 0f
the German peace delegation now In
Petrograd. After first refusing to-
consider 1t. Count Won Mf~hach. head
Of the mission. transmitted 1t to the
Berlin government.
The two Bolsheviki conditions
a ~, mint virtually TO this:
1. That the shrewd Teuton plan
to create n series of buffer states from
the Baltic to the Black sea. under the
guiss of independent" national
entities, has been torpedoed before II
could rise TO the surface In plain Wow
OF the world.
3. That the Bolsheviki stipulate az
g condition for peace--Reneral or sep
arate--the setting free OF men like DR.
Karl Liebknecht, the Lerfne of Gey-s
many. and DIR. Friedrich Adler. the
Austrian Socialist who assassinated
Premier Count Stusrkh. These men,.
once free, would rally their followers
behind the banner OF revolt--whtch
Is the ultimate object to the Lenine-
Trctxky program This program, Il
must be added. however. provides FOR
la social revolution In all countries
Having come to speaking terms with
the kaiser. they propose to begin with
him.
Larger Issues Involved.
Such are the larger issues involved
lin the latest developments as reported
by Petrograd today Whether these
reports may be taken on their facaS
value. or whether they constitute X
new hoax like the one that precade0s
the conclusion of the armistics. y. IT,
political circles here. the question ceI
questions.
One dispatch that tended N
strengthen scepticism said Russia An6E
the central powers had concluded 81
commercial agreement for the digtE4<
button among Germany ana her al11NM
of Russian wheat. Germany 70 ~ 1hM'
distributor. This, II true, would ~:
the first step in HerIfnss campa1gn ~
economic conquest OF Russia. A. x1
same time Increasing the ec0nc99
dependence 0f Germany'a hlilee s
Grave Truybac WIKI Wm1 NJ
But III other A6vfceo kxnen fe
| Mar cApit2l aaxaAd TIT ~
wiki VIII pArnait m e4l 1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-03
GUARDS DOUBLED
At STRATEGIC POINTS
IN NORFOLK SECTION
Latest Theory Is That Bombs Were
Contained In Innocent Looking
Packages Left I'm Stores.
NINETEEN SUSPECTS
ARE STILL DETAINED
Two others Rounded Up Yesterday
Afternoon In Governments Drag
net-Prosnpt PatroiIing OF Piers
Believed TO Have Fooled Plot

Norfolk. Va. Jan. Guards were
doubled tonight at the naval base.
the navy yard at Portsmouth and the
coaling stations at Lamberts Point,
following further disclosures with re-
ference to the origin of the DISASTROUS
fires which destroyed two blocks OF
the business district yesterday.
That the mysterious explosions
which kept occurring during the IRE
were from bombs in innocent looking
packages left at various shops in the
fire area. La the latest theory ad-
yanced by officials.
For days previous to the FIRE. the
authorities have learned. unknown
persons called at thees shops with
paper wrapped parcels. which they
asked the storekeepers to take care Of,
promising to call for them later. 1t
was disclosed today that the parcels
Kizer tonight issued a request to all
storekeepers asking them to refrain
from accepting such packages in the
future and to report on all requests
Of the kind.
Nineteen Detained.
With nineteen suspects still being
detained for examination. the authori-
ties are continuing to round up sus-
picious individuals. Amang the new
ones being held are Johannes Emmer
and his son Adolph. taken into GUS
tody this afternoon.
Officials who have begun an investi-
cation of the causes of the three
biazes that for a time threatened to
destroy the entire city believe that
the Arcs In the byysfnes district were
started as a forerunner OF wave
OF incendiarism that would spread to
CONTINUED on Second Page.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-03

British. French ard Italians
give Terfons gify local battle In
mountains. Iatins foil Teuton at
teT,rrt to cross Piave. Hafg repeis
triple rotd by Germans. Gum dueis
on French front.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-03

& U-boat toll takes upward leap.
Germany launching maximum sub
marine drive to aid her peace en-
forts.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-03
Rur ONE DRUNK IN COURT.

when the Hat Of drunks who call
upon me dwfndIe down to not more
than one = day. said Justice JOHN
yesterday II nay say there u hope
ahead. ! hope to see that ONE drop
on. AZ last . think that WITH
all thls weather. The police, are ebls
- seara M ea1y one arnnk = aay.s
He then AneA =. Z. miller 90 for
beinx Axunk d fhe atrset.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-03

Agreement reported between
Russia and central powers for. pur-
chase OF Russian wheat, Germany
to be distributor
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-03

CnsxacsSs gather all their forces.
Ukraine stfIl I'm grip OF OWL war;
street fighting In Odessa continues
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-03

German press hints at forth
coming modified terms.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-03
POLITICAL PRISONERS
MUST ALL BE FREED
Separate Peace. Long Regard
ed Accomplished Fact. Be-
comes Improbable rotzky
in Trouble With Rumania
WAR NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.

Russo German peace parieys
again reported to have broken up
I'm a row. Boishcvfki branding Ger
man terms as disguised plans.
Petrograd dispatches Indicate
Ienine Is preparing for renewal OF
war on Tcutons.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-03
Richmond
Fraternities

Are usefuiiy active IN many
lines of humanitarian .
work. Read all about them
in the Sunday Edition
OF THE RICHMOND uR-
GILMAN.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-03

Every Sunday morning
over ''ye Byrdtowne Cos
mp, q page OF cartoon
comment on current events
drawn by Russell S, Hen
derson for THE RICH"
MOND VIRGINIAN.
-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-03

ronSon. Jan. "a Russian sepa-
rate peace. for weeks regarded by the
world as virtually fact. has over
New-York tribune., 1918-06-03
Briarclif Colony Grows

BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N. Y, June 2.
The spring season at Briarclif Lodge
is at it's height. The last week brought
many arrivals to the colony and many
long distance motoring parties. Parents
are at the lodge while attending the
graduating exercises at the boarding
schools in the vicinity
Mr.. and Mrs Wilbur A. Bloodgood
and Miss Rosalie Bloodgood are at the
lodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Leonard
have returned from trip through the
West and will be at the lodge for the
summer.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Van Valken-
burg have arrived for the summer.
Cther additions include Miss S. A.
Moller and Mr.. E. C. Moller. Mr. and
Mrs. E. A. Morgan, Mr.. and Mrs. H. B.
Reed, Mrs. John B. Mcdonald, Mr.. and
Mrs Joseph T. Low, Mr.. and Mrs. Jane s
H. Benedict and Miss Benedict, Mrs.
Edward Kemp. Mr.. and Mrs. N. NJ
Munoza. Mrs. Henry Sanford, Mr.. and
Mrs. Warren Thorpe, Mr.. and Mrs
Henry w. Eaton. Mr.. and Mrs, B. 1.
Hollander, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles D.
Orth. all of New York City
New-York tribune., 1918-06-03
Armed Democracy
Urged by DR.. Grant

ihe Rev. DR.. Percy Stickney Grant
called on America to awake to the DOS
slble necessity of an armed democracy
TO defend national ideals in his sermon
Yesterday morning in the Church Of
the Ascension, Fifth Avenue and Tenth
street. His topic was 1.-THE Nation, the
Army and the Church."
The army is what defends the ma
tlon," said DR.. Grant. personally I
see no reason why the whole nation
should not take part in it's own defence.
~ we have evolved a higher civiliza-
lion we must also evolve a higher de-
renee for that civilization.
suppose this war should be a ten
years war. Suppose there should be
such consistency IN the German govern
mens as allowed them to organize the
Eastern people who have come under
their sway. Suppose they should evolve
a new war. 1t is not impossible.
The sooner America awakes to the
need of an army for the protection Of
democracy. the sooner the American
they are face to face"
He said that the people of the church
would want to make their contri-
button to national army, looking for
ward to the future and a new world
not ruled by a superstitious hierarchy
or by those with imperialistic ten
dencies but with self-chosen leaders Of
a democratic and peaceloving people.
New-York tribune., 1918-06-03
Bankers Club to Plan
Y. M. C.. A. Fund Drive
Hope to Raise More Than
$75,000,000, Says Charles
S. Ward

ATLANTIC CITY, June 2.-Plans will
be made at meeting of the Bankers
Club in New York for the Inauguration
of campaign to raise one of the larg-
est sums in the history Of the Young
Mems Christian Association, it was an
nouneed here tonight by Charles Sum-
mer Ward 1t is expected that $751;
100000 will be raised, and it may be
that the amount will reach 100000, 900,
Mr.. Ward said
Leading members of the War Work
Council Of the Y. NJ. C. A. will attend
the conference. They include William
Sloane, chairman of the Work Work
Council; Cyrus II. Mccormick and
David R. Forgan. Chicago; T. Coleman
du Pont, John Sherman Hoyt, William
e. Sweet, of Denver; R. A. Long, Kan
sas City, John l.. Severance and Sam
uel Mather, Cleveland; George Whar-
ton Pepper, F. Wayland Aver and
Edward Bokzv, Philadelphia; Judge Ell
bert H. Gary and George w. Perkins,
New York; William Cooper Proctor,
Cincinnati, and George Warren Brown,
St. Louis.
New-York tribune., 1918-06-03
Unknown Dead Honored
Miniature Monitor Sunk OFF
Manhattan Beach

Memorial services for the unknown
dead of the United States navy were
held at the Sheepshead Bay Speedway
yesterday afternoon. Senator William
M. Calder was among those who spoke.
One of the chief ceremonies was the
sinking of miniature monitor, which
was carried opa to Manhattan Beach
Point and sunk, while salute for the
dead was fired. during which craft in
the adjacent waters dropped their flags
to halfmast
There was parade in which thirty
five e. A. K. veterans took part. This was
lee by the 18th Regimental Coast Artil-
lery Band and detachment of soldiers
from the 47th Regiment, State Guard
The G. A. R. veterans rode in auto
mobiles, provided by the National
Woman's Motor Corps.
The prayer for the unknown dead
sailors was said by the Rev. E. E.
Wright Gilchrist. who addressed the
assemblage of about 10000.