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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
GERMAN PUBLIC BEING
PREPARED FOR ACTION

AMSTERDAM, February 1.-THE
German public is being prepared for
action by the central powers against
the Bolsheviki. The Norddcutsche
Allgemeine Xctung vchcmcntly con-
dennis the action tf the Bolsheviki in
Finland. Esthonia and Livonia, and
says that the Finnish representative
at Berlin has taken steps TO win Ger
many's interest fer Finland.
y Vienna dispatch TO the Berlin
TaEcu':.;t indicates that 1t may become
neccs' airy for the ccrtral powers TO
E;va aid to Unrarne, even On the
ground alone of oa:y sa.cguardirs lie
CNcaange of commodities.
Tile S,cials' Norwacrts says that the
first important subject with which the
impending session of the RcichstaG will
deal IS the peace treaty with Ukraine.
This will be followed by the budget
debate. which will probably begin on
February IS. In this debate Chancellor
Won lIcrtling will speak on Germany's
foreign policy. and Herr Won Payer.
the imperial Vice-Chancellor. on in
;ernal affairs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
BREACH IN PARLIAMENT
OVER ROBERTsON's CASE
storm Long Brewing In Political
World About War Cabinet and
High Army Command.
NOT ALONG PARTY LINES
Chief OF British Imperial General
Stafr Denies That He Has Resign.
ell His Post as Officially An
nOuncefi
Iny A.aoclateu rrcas.I

LONDON. February 17.-The Official
announcement of the resignation OF
General Sir William Robertson as chief
OF the British imperial general staff.
brings to a head the storm that for
some time has been brewing in the
political world in regard to the rcla-
ions between the war cabinet and the
nigh command OF the army. which have
been the subject OF emblttercd con-
troversy in tho press and among the
public.
The forces ranged against the gov
eminent have taken n stand In pro-
test against what was described as the
newspaper government" and they
openly accuse tho Premier OF having
conducted. with the assistance OF a
certain newspaper group. cabal
against General Robertson and Field
Marshal Sir Douglas IIais. The mani
festaticns In the House OF Commons
last week., which were almost of an
unprecedented character so early in
new session. were the expressions OF
strong feeling this controversy has
evoked. and 1t seems certain that they
will be revived In still moro acute form
during the present week.
The public and the army hitherto
nave oecH VulNo hcNolCd III lNctT
lief in General Robertson and Field
Marshal lIaig. while TO the general
public General Sir Henry Wilson. tho
new chief of staff. is almost unknown.
The cleavage In the parliamentary
ranks in this contest by no means fol-
lows party lines. Not only were Lib
erals and Radicals warm in their sup
port of Mr. Asquith's sentiments on
the question. hut also large num-
Der of influential Unionists. The III
vision taken late Wednesday night.
which gave the government vote Of
confidence. could hardly be taken as
criterion of the actual feeling OF
the House of Commons. as the bulk
on the members already had left the
House, probably not desiring ct that
juncture to embarrass the government
Had tho members been IN full
strength it is impossible to say what
would have been the results. Hence
exciting scenes may be expected early
in the week. especially as General Rob
ertson denies that he resigned his post.
The attacks are certain to be renewed,
and it Is again expected that the gov
ornment will demand vote Of conf
dence
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
BOWLERS ROLLING GOOD
SCORES AT THE BIG MEET
Two-Men md Individual Events Occu-
pied Alleys During second
Dny OF Tournament.

CINCINNATI. February l7.-Roll!ng
off the first two-rncn and individual
events and another shift OF the five
men teams marked tho second day OF
the eighteenth annual tournament OF
the American Bowling Congress at the
Hamilton County Armory to-day. The
two-men and individual events were
rolled in the afternoon. Two shifts of
sixteen teams each made up tho two
men events. while the Same bowlers
participated In the individual roll-ons.
All the participants were local bowlers.
Three high scores in the two-man
events were:
II. Hoencld-G. G!esting. liza: ].
Frey-G. Kampel. LIS. and ]. William
y. Warkcn, 1.lOl.
The three high scores In the .ndi-
vdual events were:
r: Michaelson. 6es: a. Hilton, GO;
II. Hoemnelmeycr. sol.
In the evening The highest score
vas rolled by Spart Fecney's champions.
OF Covington. Ky. who rolled for a
total OF 1853. going into first place
over Richardson Paper Company
players. who rolled 2.5S2 last night
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
100000 FRENCH DEAD
Member OF High Commission Says
Equal Number Hns Bcen Dis
abled for Life.

NEW YORK. February l7.-"One
million French soldiers have been killed
i'll the trenches and an equal number
has been disabled for life" declared
Baron j. Neuflize at the annual dinner
of the Life Underwriters Association
at the Hotel Astor. Baron Neunize il
member Of the French high com
mission.
"All France is working to win the
war" he continued We have 5000.
600 under arms. and OF this number
more than 5000, 900 arc now IN the
trenches We are manufacturing $780,
900 shells day and turning out an
average Of thtrty-nve big guns every
twenty-four hours"
He placed the stamp Of approval upon
the war work OF America
I'm the opinion Of the French com
mission. the United States has done
we'll" he said. You have made many
mistakes. but tnkcn as whole VIC
feel that you have done exceedingly
we'll. This is particularly true in your
action In putting through conscripiion,
raising money and constructing ships.
Stick to your jobs. We must all do
tho came TO accomplish the most We
are able"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
LARGE WOODEN STEAMER
TO SLIDE INTO WATER
Five Thousand Ton Vessel Is Big
gcst Steamship Ever Built
OF Wood.
CAN BUILD 1000 YEARL
Launching Will Take Place al
Orange, Texas, To-Morrow-Ship
Made OF "Built-Up" Timbers In.
cascd in Sheeting.

WASHINGTON, February 1.-THE
largest wooden steamship ever built
is to be launched at Orange. Tex.
James o. Heyworth. head OF the United
States Shipping Boards division OF
wood and steel ship construction. left
Washington tonight 10 attend the
launching.
This achievement OF war necessity
viii have IL cargo capacity of 5000
tons. 1t is one OF eight under con-
structton at the Orange yards OF tho
National Shpbuilding Company Six
OF them arc being built for the Ship
ping Board.
These hulls can be constructed and
launched in less than three weeks with
favorable transportation aud labor con-
ditions. Tho lumber mills OF tho
South. according to expert opinion, can
produce material for at least 1000 such
ships annually.
The launching. which will take place
Wednesday. will put In the water the
first OF two vessels that are for tho
Cunard Line. 1t and its sister ships
vary widely from the standard wooden
design generally adopted by the gov
eminent. The construction has re.
CURED only 100000 Poet OF yellow PHO
timbcrs. the largest OF which Is
l5Sl5x46. although the so-called Eerri.
model. 1900 tons smaller, required
100000 feet OF timbcrs. many of thrnr
Of size that has taxed forest re-
sources.
The vessels are constructed Of
"built-up" timbers, instead Of the com
paratively rare and more expensive
long tlmbers required I'm the Ferris
model. The "built-up" timbers are IN
cased in two-inch shecting. and the
inside OF the hull is lined with inch
and half shoetinS. This design has
received high rating from Lioyd's
Mr.. Hcyworth. who attends the
launching AZ a representative OF Ed
ward y. Hurley. chairman or the shin
ping BOARD, Will inspect the Shipping
Boards yards at Beaumont. Tex. also.
He will deliver nm address Tuesday In
New Orleans before t:ie annual con-
vcntion Of the Southern Pine Associa
ton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
GRIM STORIES ARE TOLD
OF FINNISH ATROCITIES

STOCKHOLM, February lI.-Crim
stories of atrocities committed by tho
Ped Guard In Southern Finland werc
told to-day by the Gao refugees who
reached Stockholm with the second re-
lief expedition sent from here. Eleven
men were taken from a large estate
near Bjoerneborg. stripped and con-
reiled TO run around n walled garden
while the Red Guard used them as
targets until all were killed.
This is but one OF a score Of similar
stories related by the cycwitacsses
The .ied Guard makes n specia. ~ o.;
mutiiatins victims faces 30 that rel
atives cannot identity the bodies
The refugees declared that the rc!r-
cf the Red Guard would be short II
the White Guard had enough weapons.
SIX thousand men volunteered to de-
feHd the city OF Lovisa, nut only .0Q
could be armed. and the city was
taken BY the rebels and "A reign OF ter.
!or cnsued
Reports from Nasa say that refugee,
reaching there continue 10 report afro
ct'ies throughout Southern Finland
Socialist government passes afford M
protection 20 holders owing 20 tho
dissatisfaction Of the organized arar.
chist& With Socialist, headers. wao arr
sun making souft hhow Of pro,cct!nr
the bourgeois from murder.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
GCSSERs CAN PICK OFF
MEN BEHIND THE LINES

NTH TIE AMERICAN ARMIES n
r Hd:>CE., February l5.-Artillery snip
'Hs' or rather sharpshooting has been
- hlcctsstu!!y carried out ~ the
America" batteries tia, The Germang
have begun "s;ratrg" oDera,jo,
shooting mustard shells" rgas shells
a. ne Offending Yankees. Thus far Inc
Gs'n.a" efforts have resulted only ga
tehf!nt one pirate 70 Il hospital.
The american private Mas outside o,
his duEout when The mustard shell OK.
p.ocsd nearby. He did no, feel IN.
sHec'. Of the shell Immediately, hay.
ing been masked.
Our Eunners have become so eyer,
they arc able 20 pick on .nliv.aua H.
behind tn" enemy lines
The commanding omcer Of on. ia.
'eFY' Observing wha, appeared throurh
ms glasses 70 be a German onico-
emerging from supporting trench
"hich crossed exposed ground ordered
vac gunner 10 get him"
The gunner planted a shell direc.ly
ahead OF the German oilcsr. who wa .
knocked down. Lu, Immediately pickcd
himself up. Their me gunner dronn,1
another Shell st VIVA, appeared 20 H..
only three inches Directly over -.
German, ana this time the officer 1Il
not stir.
y group OF FIVE Germans came ON. .,
dukout 10 bring in their conrad
and were picking him up when the
gunner landed third shell djr.c,I,
into tho group.
Three OF the men did not rise fro,,
'he ground. and one crawicd away 81.
IDENTIFY badly wounded The mn 40
parted from the spot with conyiderabys
speed.
Another incident of the good ahoo,
ing probably cost Il number o. Cor
mans their supper. An American lool.
out reported smoke emerging from he
find a curve of the enemy trench an,
an oif1cer who inspected the sn,ud,.
Win his glasses decided the smoke W.,
coming from cook wagons prenarin,
tho cnemy's evening meal. He pro,nn,
~ said. Make EN- go 10 bed huner,
sergeant"
Three rounds from our battery burs
around the rising smoke. The obsery
era were unable to determine whc,he
the gunners had scored q direct hi
but an almos. Immediate "s.rafe' fro,
the German guns along the entir
length Of me line assured the batter
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
ROuMANIA DEALING
WITH CENTRAL. POWERS

AMSTERDAM February IA dis
patch from Vienna 10 the siandeisblad
says IL has been learned that i>ourlania
intends TO enter into negotiations with
the central powers. provided they give
previous assurance that they will no.
assail the sovereignty of Rou.nania,
but will leave a solution OF dynast IL
questions to the Eouma1ians them
selves.
The Eounarians. the dispatch adds.
viii then declare their readiness to
cedc 'hc Dobruija to Bulgaria provi6 Cd
the central powers grant Rouwania
benevolent support in the essarabiar
question.
'Fhe correspondent, AIDES that the
: oinct of NJ .Averescu has not yet
been formed. but that II is said the
FIRST point In his program Is pcac.
by agreement with the central powers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
Mr.. ROOSEVELT NOW TALKS
ABOUT LEAVING HOSPITAL
Physicians Say He 3iay &c to Hotel
By the End OF the
Month.

NEW YORK, February 17.-Colonel
Roosevelt Is progressing So we'll Sc
Roosevelt hospital that to-day for the
hrst time his attending physicians re-
sponded to his frequent demands TO
nave time fixed when he may leave
the institution. They were not definite
in their reply. but assured him thar n
his Improvement continues steadily he
may be able to leave the hospital and
20 to hotel by the end Of the month
the former President had hoped TO be
permitted to leave much sooner.
The Colonel Is getting along very
well. No further bulletins are being
Issued" was the statement given on,
BY his physicians tonight.
Many persons called at the ho.n,.,,
during tho day TO inquire regarding the
Coloncrs condition
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
GERMANS DRoB noMBs
NEAR l.. 8. HOSPITAL.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
TRANCE. February 1.-THE enemy
apparently attempted to bomb the
-'mcrican field hospital last evening
IN airp!ane descending to within 500
feet of the ground, gunned the locality
It'll machine gun and dropped eight
hiEh-cIplosive bombs. Three OF these
failed to explode. The remainder tum-
ticd into an adjacent field. raining a
shower Of dirt and bits of steel against
the hospital walls. Windows were
smashed. but no one was injured. To-
day the patients were removed from
tho hospital. being taken further TO tho
rear, owing to the danger or shells and
bombs.
The enemy also shcllcd villages be-
hind the lines neffectively. There wa.
desultory artillery firing all day.
Four privatcs were wounded by hani
grenade explosions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
RUSSIA SENDS Ul.1IMATUM.
DEMANDING ROUMSNlA MOyI:

LONDON, February 1.-The Russian
government has sent an u(timatum tn
he Roumanian government demand
Ing the evacuation OF Bcssarabi.,
~ the Eoumantan and CONFERENCE.-The
iionary troops. and the right to trans
port Russian troops through Rouna ,
nian and Fessarahian territory. Thc
uitimatunl. according 10 the report.
was 10 expire February le.
The ultimatum also demands the cS-
tradition of ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Dn,itri
Stcherbatchclf. commander of tho Rus
sian forces in Roumania. who recently
WAS declared an outlaw by the Fol
"hcriki and an enemy of the Russia u
people Roumania is ordered 10 hand
over the "murdc-ers OF Russian sol
diers and sailors"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
NOW FACES POORHOUsE
'hicnEo Pn"t"r Tells tonRrcgntIon TIE
In Victim Of Unjust
trcnhntiODb,

CHICAGO. February I7--Dr John n.
driver, paetor III tho pcopIon Church,
OF Chicago, who War accused or brD.
t"finhn u,tcrancr. In an adirnru "a,
'rdar hap'dn, Iowa. tc-niqht hecinrcd
ne /" ihcing 'hc Dorrhouhr an rsrnit
OF unjust hcciuatiors. He tays HE liv.-
hhooo depended on his ,rciuren ana
'hey have all tGen carcsl-h
Dr. Driver IL born" Du, IN MS .t,..
nents that he {. aidon,iy rn,rio,,c nv
ohic Reed. hu'hrr ana jtc,uysy -,
bri|cr'a ron war hiIIod ~ ,he UnI,,d
states Army at the bat,ie I'll Lux,n.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
PLANS WORK AT NORFOLK
he"r-Admirni Parks Arrives 70 Look
over Development OF SavnI Base
at Hampton toads
IEy hssoc!a'et pr,rF

NORFOLK. VA. February I7.--Wi,h
appFopriations now assured for the
completion o. plans for the further
development o: tho Hampton Roads
naval base. Kear-Admiral 6. ~. Parks
chict or the bureau OF yards ana docks
mas arrived IN Norfolk for the purpose
"t looking over the Initial work. y!tca
nnh 10 outline plans for the further de-
Yalopment Of the base. according Ia
N"vy Department plans. in order tina,
"or. may bcgiu without delay.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
German Spy Proves
to Be Dachshund
Especial 10 The acknowledgement

Especial 10 The Times Dlsprtch.l
WINCHESTER. VA, February II,
The first German spy was oh
served on tho NOrfullS md Western
Hallway bridge at Shcphcrdstown
few days ago. lie failed tO answer
the challenges Of the guards who
were on duty. They thcreupon hrrd
upon him. just then nSfrctEht train
cnmc along and ran over him. The
guards went ont To collect the mutt
>ited remains, when they found that
tho Invader was rrnlIy q Gcrmnn-
the little dariishund Joe that knows
Dan Shipiey ns bis nustcr, The dog
WINS unhurt by tho nhots or the
train md calmly trottcd home,
wHGEirE his tall.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
LABOR APPROVES AIMS !
STATED BY PRESIDENT
American Federation's Exeoutivo
Council Recognizes War a
Workingman's Struggle.
PEOPLE WILL DE PUT TO TEST
Declaration Says That Peace Parleys
Between Germany and Isussin
Have Shown Uselcssness of Nc.
gotiations.
fBy Associated Press. !

WASHINGTON. February I7.-Amer,-
can labor's Endorsement of war aims
as stated by President Wilson. and
recognition that the war against Prus
siantsm is workingmans war, are
recorded in declaration issued to-
night by the executive council OF the
American Federation Of Labor at the
close of seven-day session ut head
quarters here. Tho declaration says
the peace parleys between Russia and
Germany have shown the futility OF d.
ptomatic negotiations until tho German
milltarists are convinced they cannot
huperimposc their will on tho rest OF
the world. and that spontaneous upris-
insH IN Germany have demonstrated
mat the militarist government still 1.
stronger than the movement there for
emancipation. a gigantic struggle lies
ahead. and now is tho time when work
ers must be ready, to face tho grave i'm
portance OF their daily work. Gays the
declaration.
aims has been unreservedly Endorsed by
British organized labor. II IL In alb
soiute harmony with tho fundamental,
Endorsed by the Buffalo convention of
the American Federation Of Labor.
We arc at war for those ideals. Our
first big casualty list has brought To
every home tho harass and the sac.
rihces OF war. This is only the begin.
ming gigantic struggle lies Just
ahead that Will test to tho uttermos,
tho endurance and tho ability and tho
spirit of our people. That struggle will
be fought out in tho mines. farms.
shops. mills. ehipyards. as we'll as on
the battle fold. Soldiers and saI!ors
are helpless II the producers do not
DO their part. Every link In tho chain
or the mobilization Of tho nghtiny fore.
and necessary supplies Is Indispensable
TO winning tho war against militari.m
and principles OF unfreedom.'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
TO ARRAIGN POSER
Alleged Secret Agent of King or spni,
HELD Tor Trying 10 Nrgutintr
Huge Itun
~ ~ N..o,intcN prcs..

new YORK. February ii.-I:dmood
h""aSeIo' the sih-a-wcnlt telephone
opern'or. who while masaueradinr a..
count Edmond NoussclOt u! C'ag.illo,"
'iicsso secre, agent Of the King II
Hphih' applied for n loan of $4,000.
''o IRON j. +. Morgan & co. VIII be
hTfa'vr"d III court hGc next Tues
uay' h"uSsclot was indicted under
t"e espionage act, on" Of the charges
"r"S thht he forged Il government per-
inlt 70 VISIT ali warships in the harbo-.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
OVER 90 PER CENT OF ARMY
Is INSURED, SAYS M'ADO0
Camp Lee, With s3JS,OOO, Stands sixth
Among Thirty-Two CantOnments
in Amount of Insurance.

WASHINGTON. February 1.-THE
American army IS 90 per cent insured
Secretary McAGoo announced tonight.
80 camp has reported lass than %
per cent Of its personnel insured.
EiEh, camps out Of thir:y-two are 80
per cent or better.
The campaign 20 have every soldier
INSURED Ly the government was 20
have closed February u. The limit
has been extended Reports from all
INC camps are still Oh the way, so the
figures may be even higher. especially
when the navy and the eXpcditionary
force are heard from.
The total amount of insurance on the
books * sS.s73loi.0oO. representing l.
J52.g99 applications n!cd.
Camp Devens, Mass. leads in the
average per man. Camp Logan. Tex,
leads in The total insurance written
ana Camp Ice Is s!Nth Camp Dodge
Iowa, loads in the percentage OF pc
some! insured, approximately 100 per
cent. Tho standing Of the camps Of
February . follows
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
HUNDRED PEOPLE SLAIN
By MARAUDING SOLDIERS

FETROG RAD. Monday. February II.
In an all-niEht battle. during which
jcwelry stores ana wine cellars in the
capital were pillagcd by marauGins
soldiers. about 100 persons were killed
Forty thousand German and Austrian
prisoners. who were freed by The Coun.
ellis OF Workmcn's and Soldiers Dele
gates in smaller Russian towns. now
are in PctroErad homeless and in dan
ger Of starvation as a result of tho
riots.
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FINDS HOME LOOTED
Rector or St. Johns Church, In VIII
minsfon, y. c., Robbed o. His
BelonElnEs
tBy Associated Presa. I

WILMINGTON. y. C.. February H.
Rev. II. +. Gribb!n, rector Of ST. Johns
Episcopal Church. this city. and ror
the past several months chaplain ut
Camp Sewer. representing the war
council OF the Episcopal Church. re-
turned TO the city to-day to find his
residence looted OF everything except
articles OF furniture too cumbersome
to remove. The loss will run into hun
dreds OF dollars
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ditions. TO enter into peace negotiations
with tho central powers.
GERMAN hlRPLANEs
AGAIN RAID LONDON

LONDON. February 11.-German air
planes again raidcd London tonight.
Several bombs were dropped in the
London district.
Lord French. commander OF the home
forces, reports that tho hostile air
planes came in over the Thames estu-
airy shortly after 10 o'clock tonight.
and proceeded toward London. Some
bombs have been dropped in the cap
ital. The raid is still in progress.
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commander that his shells were well
placpd
New-York tribune., 1918-05-27
Patriotism of Jews
Lauded by Lenroot

Senator Irving Luther Lenroot. of
Wisconsin, spoke at the Institutional
Synagogue, Fifth Avenue and 116th
Street, yesterday afternoon before a
crowd which taxed the capacity of the
auditorium. He elected the greatest
applause when he declared that man
coming to this country and seeing the
Statue of Liberty for the first time can
be as good a patriot as a man, born
here. whose forebears fought in the
Revolutionary War.
The casualty lists, Senator Lenroot
said, show the names Of many men
whose parents emigrated to this
country. In France, he added, there
are men of all creeds fighting for
America.
"Americanism is not an act Of BIRTH
said Senator Lcnroot. "Your parents
were born on foreign soil, yet you com
menced to be Americans before you
came here or you wouldn't have come.
"A man without country in Amer
lea to-day" continued Senator Lenroot,
lis man who is CRATER, and that
is true even though his ancestors
fought in the Revolution. He is man
without = country, too. if he votes
against the best interests of his coun-
Try at this or any other time"