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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
tBy Associated Press

WASHINGTON. December 15.-
The American Red Cross Tomorrow
will start its annual Christmas roll
call of the nntfon to secure the mill
lions OF members and dollars ncccs-
sary tO carry on it's work.
Enrolment is tO be voluntary and
the membership fee will he 81. In
every city, town nnd hamlet md
even ut country crOssrOnds stations
will DC established 80 thRt every
person may be given un opportunity
tU enroll.
Since the Red Cross hns nm
nOunccd TINT hereafter 1T will de-
pend upon tho mcmbershfp fees for
it's funds, officials expect TINT the
enrolment during the period which
ends on the night of December 23,
will greatly exceed the 22,G0O,000
of Inst Christmas.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
TO MAINTAIN WAGES
Head OF United States Chamber of
Commerce Interviews Many En-
p1Oyers of Labor.

CHICAGO. December 15.--Large en-
ployers will mako an effort to main
tain the present standard of wages.
This was the statement made by Har-
rry 4. wheeler. president Of the United
turned to Chicago to-nightiafter sound
ing out sentiment OF large employers
In the East II rather look for n de-
crease in wages when the%cost of llv-
ing is lowered, but not until then. and
then 1t will mean nothing, as. rela-
lively. wages Will continue to be as
high as now" said Mr.. Wheeler.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
To Demol,iiixe C,a,,e.

PARIS, December 15.-The War Min
Istry has decided to demobilize the
classes Of 1892 and 1893. beginning De-
cembQr 26 and, ending January 1S. The
class& or 1894 1898. 1896 andSf 1897 will
be ldemobilixedt beginning January 81
and ending February II.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
MAYNARD CLERKS TO MOVE
Transfer to Naval Operating Bnsc
Gives 1t Increased Importance
on AtInuffc

NORFOLK. VA, December 15-
With tho transfer OF the majority Of
clerks now on duty mt the Nor folk
navy-yard TO the naval operating base
ore OF the chief distributing and sup
.ply stations along the Atlantic coast.
1T was learned to-day. Extensive
building preparations, including plans
for the erection OF additional oftlco
buildings and dcpots recently have
been completed f
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
RESCUE GERMAN SOLDIERS
Sixteen Hundred Are Taken from the
Transport Worms ms She Sinks
Info Sen.

COPENHAGEN. December 15.-Six-
teen hundred German soldiers were res
cued when the German transport
Worms was sunk between Sweden and
Bernholm Island, according to n Stock
holm dispatch The cause OF the sink
ing Is not given.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
CALL REICHSTAG MEETING
McasnEc from Copenhagen Say. Allie.
Have Refused TO Deal With
Ta Others. t

COPENHAGEN. December 15.-A sem
sation has been caused in Berlin by
tho summoning Of the Reichstag ny
DR.. Fehrcnbach. president OF that body.
The reason given, according TO Berlin
dispatches, Is that tho allies Will not
deal with Germany through others,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
G,,n of 40.44o

The Times d Dispatch shows a gain Of
40,440 lines in Classified sAdyertising
for November. 1913. over November.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
APPROPRIATION BILLS
TO KEEP CONGRESS BUSY
Government Control of Utilities Also
to BE Given Consideration
During This Week.
HEARINGS IN PACKER CASE
Samuel Untermyer Will Testify Be-
fore Senate Judiciary Copmittcc
Relative to Disclosures in Propa.
ganda Inquiry.
IN PACKER CASE
1py Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON December 15.-Con-
sress tomorrow begins the third week
OF it's new session with the usual pre-
holiday congestion of legislation. The
Senate will resume work on tho most
important sections of the war revenue
bill. while appropriation bills will oc-
cupy most of the time of the House.
at the same time committees OF both
houses will be Unusually active with
hearings and investigations.
The moot question of government
pressing to the front in both branches
of Congress. but few leaders expect
definite Legislation on this subject az
Commerce Committee will meet Thurs
day to consider procedure with rail-
road Legislation. including Director
extension OF government control to
January l. 1924. investigation of the
railroad situation probably, after the
and House committees, generally liz eX-
Dcctcd.
TAKE RADIO PLANTS
Hearings on Secretary Daniels's bill
Tuesday by the House Merchant Ma
position arguments from the Marconi
and other interests. The administra-
tion bill proposing permanent govern
ment ownership of telegraph. telephone
considered by the House committee
until after the holidays.
Hearings the administration
measure for Federal regulation of the
packers will begin Thursday. with
members of the Federal Trade Com
mission as the first witnesses.
Investigation OF German propaganda
by the Senate Judiciary Committee will
be resumed Tuesday. with Samuel I'm
termyer. of New York, teStifyinE at
his own request. Thursday the COM
mittee eXnects to hear Assistant State
Attorney Becker, OF New York, who
is counted upon by members OF the
committee to make important d:sclos-
ures regarding the activity of German
agents.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16

2.1O0 U. S. export buyers and COM
mission houses Wendcls lists, 90 Nay
sau Street, Now York,-.Adv.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-12
Council Bluffs Girl, Red Cross
Nurse. Tells of Service i'm France


EXPERIENCES the battle line France Of Unit X mobile hospi
n relief unit headed by Major Donald Macrae OF
Bluffs letter Mrs. E. H. Barrett received
Miss Ella McNang its valiant nurses Miss Nc
M formerly in the Jenny Edmundson hospital was
that
knowing worth and efficiency obtained special permits
Washington McMn foreign service This
devastated region where the unit
stationed within sound of the big and within h OF the
deadly shells dropped from boche airplanes
We important town on celebrated RIVER Inc
weeks and it is see the ruin they
Their the hills above
neighbong villages which simply ruins One beautiful
particular with its tiled floors and sun porch Is
big holes the tiled floor mirrors windows
the little church short distance beyond so
tered impossible to
bedding of all kinds big leather beds
pillows ran taken from these villagers who were prob
lifetime collecting them They coming home now to ruined
where their homes women and children look
their gardens and harvesting their grain
graves and there wherever German
The inscription and the wooden which invariably mark
the SO ago IN
Aouhng cabbage which, the Chinese point of vew would be
meet
have made sit and take
netting exciting the stories the wounded Our Coun
Gil Bluffs colonel (Tney and certainly
He looking fine For the most are WELL
life We have plenty eat and well taken
care Of considering everything The laundry the proposition
have Macrae the finest in all France
today since sailed and don't think OF US
has something fascinating about the work.
but when American boy and he tells us ne
American for months are glad we are
lads the ether call tor
ther' they frequently do we are glad we are here
than So hours he able to be sent to
who not abeo be moved early ana also
the American the hill above our
CAMP spot frequently The French people keep flowers
soldier dead and wish the mothers the boys who
buried here could know what beautiful spot it isl
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-12

vigorously at first, then growing
wearier and wearier until they were
ready to drop. She wondered II King
Crow was going to have his cannibal-
'stic feast that very night, or if he
would save them for breakfast.
He quickly answered her.
Dance" he croaked. Dance
straight into my dungeon, there to
await until my appetite is strongerp
Peggy now saw what seemed to be
trap door in the rock in front OF his
throne, Into this trap door danced
Brownie Owl, suddenly vanishing
from sight. He was followed by pris-
oner after prisoner until not one was
left.
Peggy gazed awestricken. She won
dered what would be their fate. Did
King Crow really intend to eat themi
She looked up and found her gaze
meeting that of King Crow, His eyes
were flashing and seemed to dart
sparks, She could not take her own
eyes from them.
Dance she heard his order, and
to her horror she found herself obey
ing. She felt herself drawn nearer
and nearer to the dungeon. She was
almost there, when suddenly figure
dropped through the roof and stood
between her and King Crow. Her
saver gave boot of dehapce. II was
Judge Owl, wearing the dark gog-
giles which she had given him in a
previous adventure, and looking very
wise and mysterious.
who is this" demanded King
Crow, very much startled.
II am a mighty sorcerer," hooted
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-12
LOOK ME IN THE EYE" CO!
MANDED KING CROW.

method of attack at all. The more
he fused, the stronger Peggy's power
of resistance grew. She was winning
her fight over his powers of fascina-
ton. He knew this and abruptly
changed his methods.
Send in. the prisoners" he croaked
loudly, and on the instant a Night
Hawk dropped down through the
roof. Old King Crow caught the eyes
of the Night Hawk and gazed steadily
into them.
Dance" And the Whip-Poor-Will
the Night Hawk began a vigorous
hopping dance.
Next prisoner" croakcd King
Crow. and Whip Poor-Will dropped
through the roof.
Don't look at him--he's trying to
charm you" cried Peggy in warning,
but the Whip oor-Will was so Curl
Gus to see King Crow that he looked
the magician right in the eye. In a
moment King Crow again croaked
his command:
Dance" ordered King Crow, and
joined the Night Hawk in a dashing
jig.
Next" croaked King Crow, and
down came Brownie Owl.
Look at his toesl' commanded
Peggy.
Look me in the eye" ordered King
Crow.
He will charm you IL you d."
warned Peggy. Brownie Owl gave
Peggy frightened look, then his eyes
went back to King Crow, whose orbs
were fairly blazing.
Brownie Owl joined the Night Hawk
and Whip-Poor-Will.
So it went on, with prisoner after
prisoner dropping through the roof
and coming under the spell in spite Of
Peggy's warnings.
They must not dance themselves
to death" cried Peggy. stop! Stopr
Dance! Dancew croaked King
Crow.
1t was the strangest dance Peggy
had ever seen, with the birds hopping
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-12
Mrs. Dawson, Noted
War Worker, Will Be
in Omaha Next Week

Mrs. Henry P. Dawson. Washing
ton, D. c., treasurer OF the Y. w. C..
A. national war council, and Miss
Clarissa Spencer, London, general
secretary of the world Y. w. c. A.,
will be in Omaha Wednesday, Sep
tember IS, for the state meeting
called by the camp recreational
bodies merged for the war fund drive.
Mrs. Dawson is the wife of the ma
tional chairman of the American Red
Cross.
Miss. Spencer returned from Russia
about three months ago, where before
conditions became too chaotic she
was establishing Y. w. c. A. centers.
Plans for the state meeting, and the
policies to be adopted in the coming
united war work campaign, are being
formulated at Lincoln today, where
representatives from each of the
seven organizations participating are
meeting with Charles Strader, state
campaign director for the Y. M. c. A.
Attending are Dean Ringer, c. A.
Musselman, L. c. Oberlies, for the Y.
NJ. c. A.; Mrs. Grace F. Gholson, Y.
w. C. A.; Roy T. Byrne. w. c. Fra
zier, National Catholic War council;
Harry Lapidus, Jewish Welfare
board; A w. Smith, R. L. Metcalfe,
War Camp Community Service; Miss
Charlotte Templeton, Lincoln, Amer
lean Library association; Hugh A.
Knowles and c. A. Burton. Salvation
Army.
While in Lincoln Mrs. Gholson will
address the state Methodist confer
ence at which 400 ministers from over
the state are present
Miss Rhoda Foster, town and coun-
try secretary for the north central
field. joined forces with the state cam
paign committee Tuesday.
She set out today for Grand Island,
Beatrice, Hastings and Falls City to
plan district meetings at these pc ints'
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-12
CHAPTER w.
Under the Magician's Spell.


r OOK me in the eye" commanded
King Crow. Peggy strove des-
- perately not to obey him, but
found her eyes rising, rising, until
they looked straighted into his beady
orbs.
That's better" croaked King Crow,
speaking very deliberately and very
soothingly. "Now you are beginning
to feel happyv and sure enough there
stole through Peggy's being feeling
of joyous exhilaration. you viii
dance dance. danceE said King Crow,
and Peggy found her feet moving
Faster, faster, fasterl "And after
you have danced we will feast, feast
feastp Peggy hard his voice as if it
were far, far away. She seemed to be
going to sleep. She vas sinkir~' un-
der his sway.
But she must not let him get con-
troll OF her. She must fight to save
herself-hght to save the Birds. With
great effort Peggy drew her eyes
away from him. As she did so she
felt the curious drowsiness leaving
her.
King Crow saw her slipping from
his grasp.
Look at mep he croaked. Look
me straight in the eye Peggy felt
an almost overpowering desire to do
as he said, but she resisted with all
her might. She remembered that she
had once heard that if the attention of
hypnotist becomes distracted it is
impossible for him to work his spell.
Peggy dropped her eyes to his toes
and held them there. Maybe she could
distract him that way. In vain he
croaked, Look me in the eye! Look
me in the eye!" She kept her eyes
right on his feet until he began to
grow fidgety.
What are you looking at my feet
for?" he stormed.
MY! Myw said Peggy, shaking her
head pityingly. ITS too bad' It's
too bad!
whats too bad?" demanded King
Crow. He looked down at his toes
and lifted them up to Inspect them.
and he is such handsome bird
otherwise" went on Peggy, as if talk
ing to herself. What a pity"
King Crow was now fussing nerv-
ously. He didn't understand this
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-12
PERSONALS

Mrs. Frank Quick, who was an
out-of-town guest at the wedding Of
Miss Sarah Ladd and Lieutenant
Thomas Woods Monday evening, will
remain for a week or ten days.
Bishop and Mrs. Arthur L. Will
liams will probably not return from
Ontario until the first of October.
Mrs. Irving Benolken is planning to
stay longer, returning late in the tall.
A son, William James, jr, was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. James MCGOWAN
Tuesday at Miss Stewards hospital.
Mrs. David Baum and Miss Mar
garet Baum have returned to the Fon-
tenelle after spending several weeks
in Colorado Springs.
Rev. Carl NJ. Warden, who has been
spending his vacation in Michigan.
has been detained owing to illness
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-12

Miss Elsie Thomas of Chicago. new
principal of Brownell Hall. has ar
rived to assume her duties, school
opening September Is. With her
comes Miss Thomas mother. Mrs. w
M. Thomas, who will serve in the
unique relation of secretary to her
daughter. The young principals father
DR.. Thomas, Phi. D., is professor OF
psychology in Chicago.
Miss Thomas is Vassar graduate
class of 1902. For three years she
has been associate principal of the
Remembering school for girls in
Chicago. While in Chicago she took
a postgraduate course in the univer-
sity, receiving her degree of Master
of Arts at the convocation in August
Brownell Hall is to be continued
this year in buildings at 500 South
Twenty-eighth street. the old build.
ing on South Tenth having been
abandoned. Work on the proposed
new building has been postponed un-
til after the war.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-12
Omaha Girl WEEDS in Seattle.

A former Omaha girl who was a
late summer bride is Miss Suzanne
Marie Joyce, daughter of the late
Stephen Gregory Joyce, whose mar
riage to Mr.. How. Winthrop Spear
of the United States merchant ma
rine service took place in Seattle,
Wash, Saturday, August 81. The
ceremony was performed in the Trim
ity Episcopal church, Rev. w. H.
Bliss officiating.
TIL. bride is a talented musician
and has been teaching in Los Angeles
for the last five years. She will make
her home in Hollywood while Mr..
Spear is in active service and will re-
sumo her musical duties.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-12
SOCIETY
Lincoln Young People Wed
.;..:.....+.a...sa.s.s...s*...s.

LlliNoh 4ShAh SSPAS ss>S'
A wedding of especial interest to
Omahans took place in Lincoln Mon
day evening, when Miss Sarah Lad1,
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. Frank Laid,
became the bride of 1t, Thomas c.
Woods, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
H. Woods. The service was read by
Dr.. L. D. Young.
Miss Ollie Woods was the brides
maid, but the bridegroom was unat-
tended, as his twin brother, 1t. Frank
Woods, is now in hospital in France.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Woods will
leave Friday for Camp Meade. where
Lieutenant Woods will be stationed
for two or three months, then re-
turning to France. This wedding has
even deeper significance than many
of the wartime nuptials, for Lieuten-
ant Woods wears two service bars,
denoting one years service overseas
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-12

Judge Owl solemnly. II have come
to match my magic against your
magic, my spells against your spells,
my bewitching eye against your be-
witching eye. Rally all your powers,
King Crow, for your day of testing
has Gomez
(Tomorrow will be described the strange
sorcory battle between Judge Owl and King
Crow)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-12

and will not return until September
Is.
Mrs. A. ]. Cooley returned Monday
from Estes Park, where she spent
several weeks.
Mrs. c. w. Heller has returned
from Camp Grant and will make her
home with her sister. Mrs. P. Kurnn,
while Lieutenant Heller is overseas.
Mrs. ]. H. Wilson returned Monday
from Kansas City, where she has been
visiting her son, Private Bert Wilson,
who is stationed there.
Mrs. f. Cheever Morgan will ar
rive this evening from Kansas City,
to visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Wilson.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-12

When a suffrage petition signed by
10000 Swiss women was sent Up to
the Grand Council of Geneva, the
president of that body received it with
the remark that it was unnecessary to
pay attention to the signatures. as
the women to whom they belonged
did not know what they were doing.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-12
Wedding Announced.

Weuulng HhHounceu.
John S. Feehan Iof this city an
nounces the marriage of his daughter,
tia Kathryn, to Joseph B. N. Doyle
of Grandvew, Wash, son of Hon.
Judge B. L. Doyle, formerly of Code
rich, Ont, Canada. The wedding took
place at St. Joseph's church, North
Yakima, Wash.
Mr.. and Mrs. Doyle will be at home
after September IS at the St. Bernard
Rancho, Grandview, Wash.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-12
Meeting of War Mothers
CIuh'to Be Held THURSDAY

The War Mothers have set their
regular meeting day ahead in order to
participate in the Persning birthday
celebration and will meet in the coun-
Gil chamber of the city hall Thurs
day night at s o'clock
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-12
''Dreamlamd Adventures
BY Daddy-"OLD KING CROW"

Peggy. going to assist Brownie Owl in
his war on the Grows, finds herself In the
power OF old King Crow, who has the repu-
tation OF being an ogre and magieian)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-12
Benefit Bridge.

The closing benefit party given by
the D. A. Rs at the Blackstone today
was one of the largest affairs given
this season by this organization.
Tiny flags decorated the luncheon
tables and covers were placed for 20
guests. Following the luncheon the
afternoon was spent with bridge and
$50 guests were entertained.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-12
College Club Elects.

IoIIeGe CIup EIeCtS.
Officers for the coming year were
elected at the annual meeting of
Rockford College club, held at the
home of the retiring president, Miss
Gladys Goodman, Tuesday. Mrs. ].
H. Beaton was elected president;
Miss Henrietta Medlar, vice presi-
dent; Miss Sarah Sears, secretary
treasurer, and Mrs. John R. Melon
aid, corresponding secretary.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-12
kIaEEIxyyQl!7'Iz!|SI|EgI

The salvage department, l4O9 Har-
ney street, has outgrown its present
quarters and another storeroom one
door west has been engaged. One will
be used as a salesroom and the other
as warehouse.
The auxiliary known as the Pioneer
circle, which met last year in the Dun
dee school, and of which Mrs. Harley
Moorhead was chairman. has disband-
ed. Members will work with other
auxiliaries.
Garfield Woman's Relief corps aux
iliary, Mrs. S. F. Smith, chairman, will
meet each Wednesday between the
hours of 10 and 5 o'clock in the
Young Mems Christian association.
The Mitchell Car donated to the sal
wage department by Lumir Buresh,
has been repaired and will be exhib-
tied and driven on the downtown
streets by Mrs. Essanan Of the motor
corps.
Hanscom Park war relief auxiliary,
Mrs. J. w. Gamble, secretary, will not
meet Friday in the Normandy because
no quota has yet been received.
Mrs. F. w. Carmichael urges each
auxiliary chairman to send in their
names and the number of members
in their unit, as quotas are based on
this information.
All the girls who live on the Island
of Rhodes are skilled mariners, and
are, in addition, excellent divers. They
are bound to be, if they aspire to the
dignity of wifehood, for they are not
allowed to marry until they have been
on at least three voyages and have
brought up a specified number OF
sponges, each taken from certain
depth.
New Orleans has a school for teach
ing negro women to drive motor
cars and delivery trucks.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-12
Research Club Election.

Research club will hold its annual
election of officers Sunday at St.
Berchman's academy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-12

New Orleans has a school for teach
ing negro women to drive motor
cars and delivery trucks,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-12

Mrs. w. M. letters, who is now in
Washington, d. C., will remain for
three weeks.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-12

Garfield Woman's Relief corps aux
iliary, Mrs. S. F. Smith, chairman, will
meet each Wednesday between the
hours of 10 and 5 o'clock in the
Young Mems Christian association.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-12

Mrs. F. w. Carmichael urges each
auxiliary chairman to send in their
names and the number of members
in their unit, as quotas are based on
this information.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-12

Hanscom Park war relief auxiliary,
Mrs. ]. w. Gamble, secretary, will not
meet Friday in the Normandy because
no quota has yet been received.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-12

and will not return until September
Smyrna times., 1918-07-31
BLACKBlRD

Variety Shower Given in Honor of Mrs.
W. c. Ford-Locals and Personals
Blackbird, July 3O.-Mr. and Mrs.
George w. FAIRIES gave a variety
shower in honor of their daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. William C Ford at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Slaugh-
ter on Saturday evening. The bride
received some nice and useful pres
ents.
The Y. P. B. Social will be enter
tanned this month by Miss Marion and
Helen Hobson near Blackbird.
The sad news reached here Saturday
that Norman Mannering, of Blackbird
Station, had been killed in action in
France. His parents have the deep
est sympathy of the entire commun-
ity.
Personals. Mr.. Charles Beth spent
Saturday in Wilmington. Mrs. Joseph
Zinnel and two children, of Chester,
is visiting her. sister, Mrs. John
Spicer, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob H. Spicer. Mr.. and Mrs. Eu-
gene Mccoy, of Wilmington, spent
the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Viii.
liam Fortner.