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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
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Merchants Team A 10 Tour

William T. Wilson, president Of the Mer-
cbant shipyard Athletic Association. a.
Hsrriman. Pa, announced last night that
arrangements were being completed @ Tor a. sis
Merchant team soccer players 10 TOUT St,
Louis and Chicago during the Chr,stmss
and New Years holidays s., 81 rauss rs pINt at 81.
Louis and probably two in Chicago
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
Columbia Coach Injured

9s New York. Dec 10.--Wrestiing practice
II Columbia will be seriously retarded for
ten days or more because of an injury yes
terdAy to Coach Gus Peterson.k While IN
structing one OF the recruits Peterson fell
heavily and wrenched his knee.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
Local Cue Star Wins

New York. Dec. 10.-The return match
between New York and Philadelphia at 1S.
balkline billiards, under the direction of the
American Billiard Association. was started
last night, at Maurice Daly,s.s- Frank Gear.
tables on Jacob Klinger. the count being 800
to $50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
C. B. Fownes Golf Victor

Pinehurst. n. g., Dec. lO-C. h. Fownes.
NJ Pittsbnr.h. carried off the chief honors
In the Tih Whistles fourteen hole medal sli.i
play contest yesterday. winning the hrst
brfze for the best net result in Class
snd also turning IN the low gross score OF
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
Roh;n.o, Ava;n Dodper Manager

New Yerlx, Dec. l0.--President Charles
Ebbets. Of the Brooklyn Club, announce
he had signed Wilbert Robinson to SonIlnuss nn os
1910. This will be Roblns6ns sixth year
Svtth the Brooklyn Club. as he took charge
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
Charley Mullen Commissioned

I,,o,,, Neb. Dec lo-Charley Mullen.
srst basenan in major and minor leagues
and one time manager OF the Lincoln west vest,
arm League team has received ms conf
mission as n second lieutenant In the army.
Mullen played with the New YORK YANKEES
for several sea CONS. r. -. e.. .a'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10

Maxwell. Chief, Wilson'S new find on
the the MrS Merchant. used Morrisen o' also S,,
from Buffalo. These players have the goods
and other teams will have to go some to
hold them,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
Indianapolis Club for Sale

Chicago, Dec. 10. - Thomas j. Hickey.
president of the American Association. yes
terday confirmed reports that James c. Nc
Gill owner OF the Indianapolis club. is ne
gotiationg for the sale OF the franchise to
Indianapolis business, men. :
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10

Unless more discipline is carried out
among the few ,shipyard teams they yni9n San
look for very little support from the public
Saturday Hog Island failed to show up for
Merchants ''B' after the latter team had
pulley Company, These are the things that
place the public against sport.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
, Sneaker Denies He Will Manage

boston, Dec. 1o.-Trls Speaker: Cleveiana
American League outheder. told friends yes
tonday That he had heard nothing resardins
the report that he would be phered me posi-
tion of manager of the CleNelahd cluo anu
that he did not want the job.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10

The Puritan Rcseres are open Cor a game
on next saturday with teams having
grounds, They also would like q game Tor
Christmas Day. Address N Mayer. 1ol
West Lipplncott street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10

Boston, Dec. 1O.--Willie Jackson, Of New
York, won over Young Sacco. of Boston, IN
The sixth round of their twelve-round battle
al the initial meet Of the, Central a. Z. here
last nikht.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10

Paterson eliminated New York from the
American Cup tourney BY defeating them u
goals to / on Sunday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
Nav Hold six.pay Race Here

4 Al six-day bicycle race may be held In
den has secured contracts from a number
OF riders who took part in New York's big
races and II a suitable building can be se-
cured here the race will be held Y
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
Joe Leonard Outpoints Morgan

Trenton, N. j.. Dec. 10,-Eddie Morgan.
featherweight champion Of England was
oitpoirted by Joe Leonard. of Brooklyn. in
the feature eight-round bout at the TTen.
TON Athletic Clubs boxing card mere last
night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10

Riddle is still an unreleased- player and is
anxious to return on McCorkingdales squad
NJ Jala
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10

game that will attract attention on
next Saturday Ia the Harlan team OF VIII
rnineton when they face Manager Bowes
eleven from New York SNIP
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
Soccer Ne,Us and Notes

Ladlie McCabe showed his old-time form
playing with Merchants on Sunday against
the Scottish Americans. of Newark. regis
tering three of the Ave goals.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
MARRIED

city. Sergeant RoBERT iIoYp LEE, al
Camp Meade. N. j.. to ALICE LANE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
IN MEMORIAN

BOOK KBINDER. = In loving memory Of
SAMUEL BOOKB1NDER, who passed away
Dec. 10. 1917. HIS FAMILY.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10

SDid YOU 6otice "sSotty, MoGraw Grave isS ,aT
former star of the Hibsrnians lSennorf,na
the Sun, ship coloIs' Manager ,1n. RT9Siy tnrSay
trotted him out for the hrst time SATURDAY
III ,n1de ouite an impression.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
PHOTOPLAYS

The following theatres obtain
their pictures through the
STANLEY Booking Corpora
ton, which is guarantee of
early showing Of the finest
productions. Ask for the
theatre in your locality obtain
ing pictures through the
Stanley Booking Corporation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10

) wander when schimm is going to put up
.,,st screen on the Third street fence o.
Eairhill. Come on. be q good fellow; ana
ret il up for the big match next Satuiuas'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10

EDIPHONE OR DICTAPHONE
OPERATORS
Now that the war is over here Is your op-
portunity to obtain permanent position,
with the best working conditions.
The wage scale is sl1 to S23 per week, de-
pending upon ability and experience; a high
ella IS operator has an opportunity to earn
as much $2T per week.
Reasonable vacation allowances will be
granted.
Seven and a half hours working time daily
and ga hours Saturday.
APPLY T. s. EMPLOYMENT OFFICE
1911 ARCH ST.
OR
CURTIS PUBLISHING co.
EMPLOYMENT OFFICE
7TH AND SAMSON SITS.
BRING THIS AD WITH YOU
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10

GIRLS to learn the various operations In the
manufacture OF artificial teeth: light hand
work; pleasant, sanitary factory: excellent
chance for advancement to capable and will
ing worker. Standard Dental Mfg. Co. 2ill
w, Norris ST.
GIRL colored wanted for general house,
work, 426 w. School lane. Germa ntown.
HAT TRIMMERs, experienced on mems felt
hats; good wages; steady employment
Frank Schoble a Co.. 10th and oxford SITS
HoUsEKEEPER-wante visiting house.
ough capable OF managing large private
household ard keeping accounts and doing
secretarial work. 100, Ledger Office.
HOUSEKE KEEPER-MIddle-aged woman for a
small family. Apply. 9 to p. M. $40
s. 11th St
one who can cook; small family. Apply
700, Land Title Bldg.
LADIES take work home spare time; stamp.
ing. xmas novelties; permanent. bll2 Mar
ket vt.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
CEMETERY LOTS
ARDSLEY BURIAL PARK

Lots. all rrlces: reasonable terms. Main
office. Glenside. Pa. Roth phones
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-29
AMERICAN AIRMEN PLAY
BIG PART IN OFFENSIVE

WITH THE AMERICAN CORPS
NORTHWEST OF NERDUN. Fri
day. Sept ?7.~-American obserya
ton aviators played their custo-
mary important part in the advance
OF General Pershing's forces yester-
day, starting from their bases be-
fore daylight and working until long
after dark. They came in contact
with German Infantry on 35 oGca-
sions.
one pilot had so narrow an escape
from death that the glass eyepiece
was shot out OF his goggles. Putting
up his hands TO adjust tho goggles.
another bullet grazed his thumbs
Still another pilot received an ex-
plosive bullet through the front Of
his fur coat, setting It on fire. He
was not wounded.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-29

Woo, Tea. II va
In vsly bad health and
] took Dr. Pisrees
FAyorits Prescription
and rOt all rght-islt
better than ] had in
long ums. | took il
Tor womAn's trouble
and AsTvotnnoss and
It did mo . world Of
sood. I can recon-
mand the 'Pr@crip-
tson' 70 anybody. =
being good msdLoins "
Hrs. p, o. C7saDtit,
zoos 8. IsA 81
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-29

= pLoSI'-Back seal fur belt in Tulsa Hoto
September 81 at noon Return, TO Ere,
\. Grayblll 533 Mayo Bldg Reward.
/ LuST--LBdicS righthand brown Kid glove
Pl"De return to Marquette Hotel
LOST IN POsToFFICE-Black leathc
folding purse, containing small amour
OF change, registration card receipts anC
bills; finder lease return to Robert pa
Wis, public library, corner Third AnG
Cheyenne.
| ONE BROWN RUG LOST--Bctween 9ll
south Detroit and 1911 Fast StIlh street
ON september 26; reward. Phone 7IoO
/. q 4 West
/ STRANED TWO MULES, ONE BLACK
one brown. height 15h hands; weight
Ice Company.
SUIT Misplaced by an old soldier
tan canvas suit case, fastened with one
strap and one catch; WAS left In old high
school building; finder can identity same
by an N'rsy photo. Leave al World of
THROUGH mistake in checking at Con.
yention hall Friday night, wrong coat
belonging 10 lady was given out Coat
found was dark brown Vclour lost one is
dark red velour. and was = borrow ed
coat. Please phone 027 or return 716 s.
GuhrioF Reward.
WOULD YOUNG MAN WHO WAS GIVEN
erutcheG at intcrurbSn station at Tulsa
September 26, ~ 10 o'clock. return same
10 y, Hintkley, SRpulpA, OKLA, 500
East Cleveland. Phone l4I reward.
800 REWARD for 1918 Ford touring car
stolen; II 4 ID. shock AbSorbers, small
brown patch on top Tenders on leithAnd
side points slightly bent. two small dents
in back license No. 49,s99. engine No.
2,5l3,9oS regular Ford tires. II. Z.
WeStrope, r. r. 2, Box l72.
PURELY PERSONAL 8
ANYONE roing to OklAhomI City October
2, call 1920.
LET MADAM KOSMOS help you by Civ
ink your life prediction. Send birth date
and 10 cents. ID. l.. kosmos, B.lT7,
louisville Ky,
MAIN, s. 714-Want school girl to work
night and morning for rooms and priyl
lege OF Kitchen. Phone 2leo.
SEX PHlLOSOPHY-ETplA private
weakness in men and how 10 permanently
relieve in . days whether caused from
age, sickness, abuse, disease eIceSses,
drink, drugs, ogerwork, grief or despon.
dency sent sealed free. Retailers Co,
Dept. Is, Toledo, III.
- SPECIAL NOTICE o
NOTlCE-This is to say that Spalding
Swinney Co. disclAimS responsibility for
any and all obligations Of the EarAgo
firm OF Biddle 4 Dorsey, or OF Y. H.
Dorsey, and they will not be liable for
any claims that NAV be made aKainst
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-29

LOST --RcEis'-snon card in small wallet
finder please return Immediately to
lOI Fast Third reward
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-29

Sealsd proposals will be received bv IN,
BoArd OF County Commissioners OF Tulsa
County, ,OklshomA, on october eth, 1915
a. O'Clock pm. in the County Court
nouss oil Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the furnish.
ing Of material and the construction OF Two
concrete bridges (2) and locations a. fol.
Bridge No. 365 RI. Sees 2sao, T. 10.
X. l3, 20 feet by 3s feet.
Bridge No. Bt. Secs 1914 7. IA
X. 10. 20 feet by 40 feet
As per plans and specifications on file
In tho office Of the County Clerk and County
Engineer, IN the Court House in Tulsa,
Tulsa County, OklAhoma.
Tho Commissioners reserve the right 10
reject any and all bids, all bids TO be &C.
companied BY . certified check ooyAsing 10
per cent Of bid
BY order Of the Board Of County Com.
missioners Of Tulsa County, oklahoria.
LEWIS CLINE,
County Clerk
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-29
LEGAL
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF 90,
" ~

.. POkATION
NOTlCE Is HEREBY GIVEN tbat Al ,
mmrellhg OF the stock ckholders Of the Quaker
oll and Gas Company. a West VIrTini,
CORPORATION, held at the office OF the said
Husker ou and Ga, Company. IN the build
ing OF the Ohio Cities Gas Company. Al IN,
corner OF iitth and Cheyenne streets. in
tho Clty Of TulGA State Of Oklahoma on
tho 18th day of February. 1918, The foi
'o"lhg resolutions were adopted namely
, q RESOLVED. That Quaker on and
uAs company, = corporation created and
otganiIed under and hv virtue Of the laws
OF the State OF West Virginia does herrhy
discontinue business as a corporation. and
snTrtnders n the said state ito charter and
corporate franchise,
20 RESOLVED, That the president
OF his corporation cause notice OF Adou.
uon OF the foregoing resolution 10 be pub.
nshed IN some newspaper Of general cir.
cniAtion, published near the principal OF.
ice or place OF business Of this cortor.
uon, once week for four successive weeks
and that he certify these resolutions 10 ihe
secretary Of State Of the StAte Of West Vir.
gina, and deliver 10 him = certificate show.
lng ihe publication OF said notice, as pro.
vlded by law
Given under my hand and the seal Of
SAID corporation. this 25th Day o! Frb.
fuaFy 4, d 1918
QUAKER OIL AND GAS COMPANY.
a BY II n. Cole, President.
q. Earl Shaffpr Sa,ratarv
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-29
81
0>HAEGA

There was never time when tn,
sacrifices and the help OF women
were more appreciated than al tho
present time. Women should learn
war-nursing and nursing at home
Ihere Is no better way than 10 study
the now edition OF the Common
sense Adviser with chaptcrs on
FIRST Aid, Bandaging, Anatomy,
Hygiene, care OF the Sick, Diseases
OF Women, Mother and Babe, the
Marriage RelatIon-to he had AT
some drug stores or send soc TO
Publisher, 654 Washington street.
Buffalo, y. y.
III woman suffers from weak
PACK, nervousness or dizziness--if
pains afflict- her. the best tonic and
corrective Is one made UP OF native
herbs and made without alcohol
which makes weak women strong
ana sick women well. II is the prr-
scription OF Dr Pierce, used by him
IN ACTIVE practice many years and
now sold by almost every druggist I'm
me land, In liquid or in tablets.
SEND Dr. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y, lOc
Tor trial package. DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellts are also best FOR
llVer and bowel trouble.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-29

AUTO SUPPLIES AND REPAIRS II
R'YFlELD rAfburetors, 1918 type: special
price. B. & Il Motor Co. 10 T. Sixth.
RADIATORS, RECORIEG. REPAIRING
Every Ideal Trouble Proof core installed
by US guaranteed not to burst from frect
ing ~ 10 leak for one year: new and
rebuilt radiators in stock Escott, tho
Radiator Man, can save you money. sol
West First.
SLIPPERY WEATHER is coming, Fine
pair wood chains, 3O13 y for sale Bar.
gain Phone area
/ TON Commerce truck, electric s,arrer
and lights Best bargain in city Terms
or trade II desired. B. & II. Motor Co,
10 +, Sixth st.
AUTOS FOR HIRE GARAGES II
ClNC1SNATl. S, 610--For rent, garage on
paved alley. Phone 2436.
CINCINNATI. S. 5l6-GArago for rent.
Phone AS77
DETROIT, s. s0l--GarAge for one car
street entrance. Phone 1900.
FOR SAl.b-l9l4 Ford touring car, IN good
nfdet. IL L. tAInew.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-29

If soLD this week Will take 81 900 cash
Tor my Cadillac 2 now tires, new top,
teVnrnished and extra equipment. or will
trade for smaller car and sHsh. Phone
J6pl
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-29

THROUGH mistake in checking At Con
yention hall Friday night, wrong coat
belonging 10 lady was EiVen out Coat
found was dark brown velour, lost one is
dark red velour. and was = borrowed
coat. Please phone 027 or return 7l6 s.
Cuthriaf Reward
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-29
AUTOMOBILES

LOST indian bcSdcd hag 81 In silver.
card with name BlInJon on ~ n found
return TO Mrs. X Il Love- Springfield,
Mo
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-29

tan canvas suit case, fastened with ono
strap and one catch; WAS left In old high
school building; finder can identity same
by An N.rsy photo. Leave st World Of
Nce reward
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-29
PURELY PERSONAL

ANYONE roing to 0ElahomS City October
2, call 1920.
LET MADAM KOSMOS help you by civ.
ing your life prediction. Send birth date
and 10 cents. ID. L. kosmos, B.l77.
Louisville Ky1
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-29

900 REWARD for 1918 Ford touring car
stolen; II & d. shock Absorbsrs, small
brown patch on top tenders on efthAnd
in back; ucenSe No 90 500 engine No
2,5l3,99S; regular Ford tires. II. Z.
WeStrope, r. II. 2. Box 172.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-18
FATALLY BURNED CLEANING
HEN HOUSE WITH TORCH

Hampton, Va, July 17.--Mrs, Lettie
Wallace Moore, the wife of Henry
Moore. was probably fatally burned in
the yard of her home III East Hamp-
ton yesterday afternoon, when her
dress caught fire from Kerosene
torch in her own hands. Her cloth
ing was burned from the body and
Mrs Moore was cooked almost from
her feet to her neck. Her condition is
regarded as extremely precarious. al
though last night she was resting as
comfortly a could be expected.
Mrs. Moore, who is a chicken fam
cier and who has a large pen of
fowls, was assisting in burning out the
chicken houses and was using a torch
filled with kerosene 1t is thought
that some of the fluid dropped upon
her dress. She had struck a match
and lighted one Of the torches, prob
ably dropping the live match on the
ground Almost as quick as n flash
her skirts ignited and before several
persons who were nearby could get
To her she was completely enveloped
in the flames, Her Nothing was
burned entirely from her body. while
portions of the cooked flesh fell from
the shoulders and body.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-18
CLEVER. THIEF CAUGHT BY
FOLLOWING HIS SWEETHEART

Norfolk. Va. July 17-Thomas
Ross said to be known as J. P
Hoaker, alias Hastin. alias Jesse Rowe.
alias w Fl, Roades, was arrested yes
terday afternoon by Police Detective
Dickens, in South Norfolk. charged
with forging several checks and the
larceny of a kodak and clothing from
various parties in South Norfolk 1t
is alleged that he forged a check in
Newport News for 1858 and on May
25th forged one on Miller, Rhoades &
Swartz company for the sum of S63.
It was believed by the police official Is
that several other charges would be
preferred against him in the next few
days
IT Is charged that Ross, who was
"a student in the A &, NJ. college of
North Carolina would produce fake
telegram from parties showing where
some Of his property had been sold
and for him to come to that town TO
sign the papers 1t was difficult for
Detective Dickens to locate him, but
he was Informed that he was very
much In love with a telephone opera
tor who is employed in the telephone
exchange building on Plume street,
and he was led to believe that he was
seeing her frequently. Yesterday when
she left the telephone office she was
followed by the detective to South
Norfolk, whore she met Ross, who was
,at once arrested,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-18
ROANOKE GIRL RANKS AS
MAJOR IN WAR SERVICE

Roanoke, Va, July 17.-Several
girl war workers with rank of officer
are now stationed at Camp Colum
hia, near the American university
Washington, y. c.. and prominent
among them is Major Grace Bulman,
late of this city, dietician and inspec-
tor
Major Bulman Is the daughter OF
Mrs. j. w, Bulman. Of 26 Elm avenue,
and left some time ago to enter war
, service
The corps at Camp Columb ia is un-
der command Of Colonel Moore. until
recently member of the faculty of
Miss Somers school near the univer-
sity
Military discipline is maintained at
Camp Columbia, and the rank of its
girl oicers is acknowledged by the
soldiers passing by, with the author
lied salute.
Colonel Moore hopes shortly to lead
her corps of trained scientists in
service overseas, ard II Is possible that
they may be commissioned in the
medical service. under supervision of
which they now are
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-18
News of the Old Dominion
KING GEORGE NEWS.

Especial 10 The Richmond Vtrginian.)
King George. Va, July l7.-Rev.
! George Mel Brydon, of Richmond. Is
spending some days at Warsaw before
coming to King George to visit former
Pensioners. Mrs. Brydon and chill
dren are guests =. Irs, w. y, sos
t1ni llmily 70 Ne. 90
Rev. r F.. Gayle, presiding elder.
held the third quarterly conference at
Pitchers last Saturday and Sunday.
Tho finances of the various churches
are in a good condition, and the
spiritual welfare OF the charge is we'll
cared for under the ernest work Of
the pastor Rev. J. l. Gregory
Mrs c. Kenneth Brown, who spent
Harsltine Minor, at Comorn, will leave
this week to Join her husband in Dam
Vile. where he is visiting relatives
Mrs. w. W. Mountjoy, of New York,
and her son. Joe Porter Mountjoy are
expected here this week to spend the
remainder of the summer at their cot
tage.
a Red Cross branch was organized
q few DAYS ago at Fletcher's. with
forty members and more to come in
later. Mrs. +. c. s. Hunter is untir-
ing in her work for this cause
Mrs. Annie Grigsby and her daugh-
ter. Miss Emma, have arrived from
Washington and are at their cottage
near Comora for the summer, where
they entertain number of guests
from the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. S. Hunter have
returned from a visit in Washington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-18
wATCHMAN SMOKING OUT
wAsPs CAUSES BIG FIRE

Danville, Va, July 1.-THE fire In
the storage warehouse Of the American
Tobacco company. which elected some
little anxiety in the police department.
because In It was seen a deliberate at
tempt to destroy the structure and its
valuable holdings, has turned out to
be a mares nest.
An admission by Nightwatchman
Fanes has cleared up the whole bus
mess and there is no longer any sus-
picion that German agents made a
visit to Danville for the especial pur-
pose of seeing A million and a half
dollar smoke, Mr.. Eanes, II appears.
on Thursday night was attacked by
n wasp and stung. He found that
there was a nest of the pesky crea-
lures in rotted hole in the door. and
seeing a good opportunity to destroy
all of them at one fell swoop. he
stuffed paper in the crevice and lit It.
smoking out the insects. But the in
side of the door was like finder and
the fire rapidly got away from him
and he had task to get it under con-
troll with buckets OF water He made
a report to kemper Jackson, who has
tened down. Possibly fearing the con-
sequences. II Is asserted that Mr..
Eanes made no reference to the wasp
exploit and Mr.. Jackson, who hurried
down, was naturally much perturbed.
sent for the police and detectives max
Ing an investigation found matches and
paper outside. Including a mysterious
effort to fire the building.
But the affair got hru led abroad in
such way that Eanes de~~.d II were
best to make a frank statement. which
he did, so the fire is cleared up.