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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-12
REPORT SUBMARINE
sunk BY CHASER
One of Uncle Sans Tusty
Providers Sends KaiSer's
Craft to Bottom,
OFF VIRGINIA CAPE S
U-boat and Coast Defender
Circled for Advantage IN
Fight, But Depth Bomb
Ended Battle.

An Atlantic Port, June ii.--~One
U-boat was sunk in an encounter VIII
one of Uncle sans submarine cha@eTS
ard two ~ the under pirates We're
rut 10 flight by guurers on amer
can ships of the Virginia coast &C
cording TO stories brought 20 port To-
day by passengers on the two ships,
According TO TIE story told, the
chaser and the submarine cifcie1 one
another for some time trying toI .
nosttton OF vantage tha t-boat snow
ing only its periscope above water
The little chaser. however. mana se'
10 dash across the course OF the
-host and drop a depth bomb which
lifted the German craft five feet OUT
OF water when il exploded Ihe
T-hoat settled between the water ana
was not seen again Those "h" WI
messed the encounter we're sRuSneu
II had been destroyed
One OF the steamships reported haN-
ing exchanged shots with C-hoat
SUNDAY afternoon. the U-boat drop
Ming behind when the steamer put
on full speed The other ship was
attacked sunday night The FIRST in
tirnatIon Of the presence Of l-hoat
in the. vicinity was the Aash ~ "a
searchngh% followed several shots. n"
which the gunners on GA" SNIP
piled wireless calls for help
brought several rescue ships TO the
ecene and the raider disappeared ne
shin was not hi by any Of the sh''S
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-12

man and It's sound and Iimpid SINGER
ity are perfectly well understood by
many Of Us who have never ceased TO
believe in the glorious aim Of con =
tsental brotherhood.
We wish 10 voice. during our pres
ent visit n this country, the arm be-
lief in that ideal; We wish To work
against suspicion. against ill-feelinrs
and against hatred, We are enthu-
slastic for the common welfare of all
American peoples. and it is with deep
satisfaction that ! enjoy the privileges
Of assuring you that the Mexican ma
ton, through it's hard and difficult
career has never failed TO show. in
its spiritual essentials. magnificent
qualities which entitic Il to aspire,
as II does aspire to DISTINGUISHED
place among the nations OF the world
This Is indeed for US splendid
opportunity 10 say TO the America n
people. through your most honorable
medium, that we shall feel thoroughly
happy II We can AT any time say that
our present days task can be the
rymbol OF the longed for sisterho God
that there should always be between
These highly representative nations Of
America. the United States and MeA.
leo"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-12
Warner Mason Peatross

Funeral services over the remains Of
WARNER MASON PEATROSS were
held at the Grove" In Caroline
county, Va. the home Of Mr. r. O.
Wortham, on Monday, June 10. az II
a NJ, conducted BY the Rev. Porter
Hardy. a former pastor, assisted by
tho Rev. Fred r. Chenault, OF Rich
mond. Va, The body WAS inferred in
the family burial plot on this beautiful
place, resting in the good hope of a
glorious resurrection at the last day
The sudden death OF this splendid
young man from a stroke of apoplaxy,
while en- route from Richmond to HIS
home In King William county, Va, in
company with sister. and friend.
shocked the community In which he
lived. and In other places where he
was known.
Mr.. Peatross was forty years old,
highly respected for his manly quali-
ties and greatly beloved ny those who
were thrown with him in home. social
and business life. His cheerful op-
timism, generous nature, good tudg-
ment. with solid Christian principles
manifesting themselves as steward and
sunday school superintendent in his
church. and in his clean life lived
among his fellows. his wide vision and
progressive ideas as an agriculturlst,
VIII make his loss keenly felt In tho
Stnently connected
His devotion TO his family was beau
tiful, with that touch of old time
chtyAlry which has always character
lied the true Virginia gentleman The
lovely floral tributes bore silent testt-
mony to the gentleness and sweetness
Of his life and influence. and to HIS In
horn love Of nature.
Mr.. Peatross was the son Of the late
Walter Scott and Jane Mason Peatross
of Hanover county. and leaves 10
mourn his passing three sisters, Misses
Lena and Mary Peatross, OF King Wil-
liam county. and Mrs Frank w
Laughton. Of Richmond. Va; two
brothers. X. Workman Peatross, Of
Hanover, Va, and W Samuel Peatross.
of Caroline county, Va. OF hts imme-
diate family and wide and prom
inent family circle throughout the
state and nation who have gone out
from the good. substantial peatross,
Workman and Mason families Of VIr-
ginia,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-12

seeks to raise its rates from ninety
cents TO 81 10
May sell Current.
No opposition appeared against the
ordinance permitting the admintstra-
tive board to sell and buy electric cur
rent, that ordinance was concurred
in, and now goes to the mayor.
other papers concurred In. and for
warded 10 the mayor. were:
Ordinances to establish west line of
an alley extending north from Floyd
avenue between Plum and Harvie
streets; exempnng Mount Calvary
cemetery from sewer taxation.
Resolutions cancellng sewer bill
against Mrs. Alma o. Baldwin provid-
ing for placing John Roe on superan-
nuated roll at city gas works; cancel
ing paving bill against w. J. Ready.
canoeing taxes against Charles A.
Lebenberg and others; authorizing city
auditor and city accountant to attend
the annual convention of comptrollers
in Atlantic City, and appropriatiug
500 for expenses; paying A. c. Burke
$1,000 on account of claim for dam
ages to property excavated for gravel;
paying l.. y. Warren for damages to
automobile by being struck by city
ambulance, and paying DR. James
Nelson for damage to wall by city
cart; authorizing city attorney to &C.
quire property from Kuhn estate ad-
Joining lakewood cemetery.
West End Gas Main.
A resolution transferring $4,000
from the water works fume account to
gas works construction Tor the cree
ton of n high pressure main in the
West End.
A resolution authorizing the hrs
board TO continue Rohe ! Milllkeu and
r. r. Goodman on the superannuated
list OF tho fire department was
adopted
President Adams introduced reko-
luton appropr!ating $1,000 for the en-
tertainment of the Stattoners' associa-
ton in convention In Richmond in Oc-
tober, was sent to the finance com
mittee
Alderman Mitchell prese ted n
paper. by request. from the Henrlco
Gas company asking the right to In
crease its rates. which was referred
TO the finance committee.
resolution of thanks. on motion
OF Alderman Powers. was extended
City Clerk Mcdowell In recognition OF
the Introduction OF calendars of tho
proceedings Of the meetings These
calendars have proven OF much con
Nenience to tho members
The only Hbsentees we're Alderman
Gilman, WIN is sick. and Aldermen
Gunst and Workmen, who are out OF
tho city,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-12


into the spotlight ! ms may CONF
as a surprise I" the genera p1"',',
which has established IN IT'S m}au tie
impression that the oh'E men WIZ
must give way 70 temptation are 'hpSe
whose names appear otien"sl IN 'i'e
papers.
That the 3urv has rot Yet deter
MINED what It's course concerning the
future Will be was Indicated yester-
aay nv Foreman Clarke
.sx,-.,, 49,, e,fsh ,,oar nrobe this
:, -. a'alna
''' 49,, .rr,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-12
HIGHLAND PARK To
HAVE MONSTER FETE
Celebration This Year ON July Fourth
WIN Consist of Community Pinto
and Games

Arrangements ARE peinE perfected
for tho annual celebration at High
land Park July Fourth, when thAns-
ual community picnic Will take zee
on the Plaza. These celebrations be-
gan ten years ago, and since that time
they have become fixed festivals This
lycar the committee in charge. headed
bY Colonel Charles W. Vaughan, is
working with might and main to
handle the biggest crowd with the
best program that has yet been served
TO the people Of that SECTION, These
celebrations are by the people of High
land Park. and the contests and prizes
are for their benefit
The idea is novel and unique II is a
community affair in every sense of the
word. From early morn till late at
might the plaza Is usually crowded
with men. women and children. There
are ball games running races. jug
races, hurdle races and all manner
of events, This year the celebration
will partake Of a patriotic character.
with flag raising, patriotic songs. one
or two speeches and music The COM
uiitee assisting Colonel Vaughan is
composed OF Messrs A II Herndon.
T. Elwood Tragic, James J. Beavers.
{ V Jones A J. Fulgham. Charles
Rose. Davis Bottom. John krause
Ellis c. White, Murrel VI. Rowe, w
III, Heintzman, 9. L. Bardsley. A, c.
keiEer. g l.. Satterwhite and several
others. Or Douglas s Freeman will
make an address as will also Alvin
lJoslin) NJ smith The Comittee In
charge of the celebration viii meet
Thursday night in the home OF Colonel
Vaughan to complete the details of the
celebration.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-12
Richmonders at
Columbia Univ.

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-12
Obituary


Special 10 The Richmond Nirginian.)
Chester, Va, June 11.--Mrs Lucy A
Trueheart, in her seventy seventh
year, died very suddenly at her home
near Amelia Courthouse Thursday
night. May 30 The interment was IN
the Presbyterian cemetery on Satur-
tlttt+-,--The deceased Is survived by two
daughters and six sons: Mrs r. V.
Cogbiil Of Chesterfield Courthouse;
Lucy s. Trueheart Charles r True
heart. OF Louisville. Ky. John r.
Truehcart, of Richmond, w. c. True
heart, Of Chester and Joseph r.
Daniel and Clyde Trueheart, OF Amelia
county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-12

Continued from First Pase.l
Virginia the proprietors Of pool rooms
have closed their places voluntarily
in response to public sentiment
AS "A war measure. the state coun-
ell would not hesitate TO exert its
DOW or to have such places closed If
they are harmful, but any blanket
rule that we pass might be against
good public policy, and we think it
desirable that the various committees
and counties of the state should han
die this problem for themselves,
We desire, however to let you
know that in the event you deem
these places a menace and cannot get
them to close. at least during the day
light hours. that the power of the
state council will be behind your ef,
forts, and that we shall inaugurate
drastic regulations II your arguments
fail.
Respectfully yours.
(Signed) &C. r. KELLEY,
Executive Secretary"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-12
Court Cricr Faces Extinction.

Washington, June 1.-THE old
court crier is nearing extinction and
his distinctly individual hear We. hear
We will soon be a thing of the past
This was explained to the house APP
preparations committee today he rep
resentatives of the department of jus
tice. who asked for an appropriation
of $4,000 for the coming year IN
stead OF $4,000, the normal sum of
previous years, for bailiffs and Criers
1t was said that deputy marshsls
could easily perform the duties OF
bailiffs and criers without over-exer-
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-12
Election Quiet and Orderly.

II cost the city about $1,000 yester-
day to pull off one of the most quiet
and orderly elections in the history
of Richmond Twenty six members
of the city council were elected for the
term beginning September I. SO quiet
was the election that few citizens were
aware that 1t was in progress and II
was estimated that the vote was far
less than 900. The ballots will he
counted officially by the electoral
board tomorrow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-12
Boy Scout Lawn Party.

Thursday night the Boy Scouts, of
Highland Park viii hold a lawn party
on Third avenue at Short street The
boys are working TO provide a meet
ing place and rendezims for them
selves. There will be several attrac-
tive features In connection with the
lawn party.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-12
gas mask. rife or trench knife.

Bostonians were startled as he
whooped along in native garb, moe
casins, feathers and all. To the ma
rines he displayed business looking
and weli-honed tomahawk. He ex-
pressed a desire to experiment in new
styles of hair cut for the kaiser
Mohawkus did not doubt that tha
scalping party would be a success for.
tucked through his belt. was a long
stemmed pipe which he intended to
offer the German people while peace
terms were discussed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-12
DEATH NOTICES.

'ARY-Died Tuesday morning, June
II, 1915, IN her home, MARY AGNES
GARY, daughter OF Sidney and Mary
Niles Gary. She Is survived by her
parents and two sisters. Misses Vir-
gle ana Clara Gary.
Funeral from the residence, 2a6
North Twenty -second street THIS
"Wednesday A Eft e r ooN at 8
o'clock
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-12
Fredericksburg Holds Election.

Especial to The Richmond NirginianD }
Fredericksburg, Va. June IA
very quiet election was held here to-
day TO elect three members for the
city council from each ward The re-
suits were as follows, Upper ward --
w. q Chealev. 1885, y. w. Scott. l78:
A. b. Young, 1865. H F. Crtsm0nd,
10. Lower ward~-W J. Ford. 1872;
George Freeman. ISL; w f. Embrey
14s, w 8 HIT, 81
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-12
Death From Unknown Cause.

The verdict of the coronor's jury
yesterday afternoon in the case of
Henry +. Thelen, manager of Jeffer-
son club, who died at Memorial hospi-
tai as the result of blow on the head
was that death was due to a cause un-
known to the jury.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-12
DR.. scbcrcr Receives n. n.

Roanoke college has conferred the
degree Of Doctor OF Divinity upon Rev
j. j. Scherer, pastor OF the First Eng
lish Lutheran church. OF Richmond
1t IL believed that DR.. Scherer Ia the
youngest man who has ever received
this honor from Roanoke college
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-12
City News in Brief
Visitor Loses Automobile.

8. A. Lacy, of Jetersville, visiting
friends in Richmond. was relieved of
his Ford passenger automobile
last night. He parked 1t on Eighth
street. between Broad and Marshall
streets, while attending a show, and
when he went for 1t about $40 o'clock
the car was missing The police were
notified and hope to recover the car.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-12
Woody Case Comes Tn To-day.

The trial OF William Woody. charg-
ed with shooting Mrs a. +. Nanny,
at 1922 West Clay street late in March.
is set for a hearing hastings court to-
day. Mrs. Woody died at Virginia
hospital several weeks after the shoot
ing. Woody denies that he COM
mitteed the crime.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-12
Anxious to Show
Hun New Hair Cut

special to The Richmond Nirginian.)
Boston. June Mohawkus
WinnlsqGam. Passamaquoddy In
dian. Of Swokhegan, Me, was equip
ped for action when he applied here
for enlistment in the marine corps.
despite the fact that he did not carry
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-12
Mrs. ID, A. Smith.

The body OF Mrs. d. A Smith ar
rived In Highland Springs for inter
rent yesterday. Mrs. Smith died at
Zephyr Hills, Paseo county. Florida
Tuesday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-12
WAR CONTRACTS
CONTINUED from First Page)

for coal which exceeds the limit of
necessary material for manufacture.
A map Of the congested and restrict
ID district has besn issued TO all gov
ernment departments"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-12
AUDITOR SHOWS

Continued from First Paee)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-12
POOL AND BILLIARD

Continued from First Pase.l
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25

FOR East Gadsden
street residence containing
eleven rooms, lavatories with hot
and cold water in bedrooms, two
bathrooms three corner lots
12Ox137 IL. To settle equities
this property is offered for less
than the house could now be
built for, with the additional saw
ing of agents commission by
dealing with owners. Address P.
o. Box 1903 for further partic-
.ulars.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-My residence on East Hill
four bed rooms, large living room,
dining room, kitchen, cellar, etc, large
sleeping porch. All modern improve
ments and elegantly furnished, garage
including servants quarters. Grounds
have water front. w. E. Garfield,
Phone i40i. 1921
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25

FOR SALE-Three well built. neat, 4
and room cottages for $3.50 and
81 500. Nos. 1903, 1910 and 1912 E. Sire 9
50. For terms apply at rwesidence OF
owner, 1924 e. Strong. 5oS
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25
TOMATO and cabbage plants by

express, $500 per l,UUU; posi-
paid, soc per 100. White and
chrystal wax Bermuda onion
sets, quart, 45 cents postpaid;
not postpaid, peck, $1.65; bushel,
j.0O, 80 pounds to the bushel.
o. J. Walker, Pinemount, Fla.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25

FOR SAI.E--Second hand SOWING ma
chimes, all makes. $500 UP. Guna.-
anteed. Reynalds Music House, Phons
lTi7. 1888
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25
SALESMAN

MONEY7-A good time to make 1t is
now A good way 10 make it is han
ding our profitable line. Write Us
and we will tell you about il. Pan
American Supply Co. <4sR y. Wells.
Chicago, III. 4235
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished fiat with
piano and garage, also two rooms
up stairs for light housekeeping. APP
~ 1902, E. Gadsden street. 1928
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25

FOR SALE-west half OF block 40. lying
between Strong and DeSoto streets and
18th and 18th avenues. Cash $500. Ap-
ply Walter Vaughn. Muscogce. Fla Phone
$40 Ring s. zO3S
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25
SWAT THE KAISER-Be a

SWAT THE KAISER-Be a
producer instead of q consum-
err. Let US sell you a good farm
in Jackson county, the best
farming section of this state.
Our prices right. Can arrange
terms to suit, or will trade for a
house and lot in this city. Phone
1925 or address Gray Artesian
Well Co., Box 1077, Pensacola,
Fla.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25
TAXI SERVICE

SAN CARLOS TAXI Exchange
and Baggage Transfer Co.
Phone 200, day or night, for
prompt, courteous service. Good
cars and competent drivers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25
PERSONAL

WILL PERSONS having knowledge of
whereabouts of Dominick or James Coz
zoiino. age 20, formerly of New Haven,
correspond with G. Cozzolino. WestviIle.
Conn. Ass
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25
WANTED TO BUY


wANTED-To buy second hand motor
delivery truck in good running order.
Apply d. Cocorenes' place, Palafox and
Intendencia streets.
WANTED TO BUY-Six secondhand ca
noes. with equipment. II in good condi-
ton and price Is satisfactory. Bayview
Park Committee. w. Q. Jones, Manag ger.
Phone 2043 or 1914.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25
VULCANIZING
MONEY.
AGENTS WANTED

SUBSCRIBE FOR THE JOURNAL.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25

WANTED-Position to learn trade In
machine shop or to drive truck or car.
Must have work 526, care Journal.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished six room
/ modern bungalow with sleeping
| porch. Walking distance on East Hill
/ 333, care of Journal.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25
POSITIONS WANTED

In memory OF Mr.. Frank I. Mayes.
and IN recognition Of the spirit o.
heipfuIness that was his, The journal
will Insert under this classification
rec Advertisements for those In neec
Of employment.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25
TRANSFER-STORAGE

B n G. A M TR A N S F E r
COMPANY. Phone 334. Haul
ing, packing, storing.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25
SIR KNIGHTS, ATTENTION

Regular conclave OF Couer
De Lion Commandry. No.
l, knights Templars. Mon
day. Aug. 26th. at 1880 p.
m.
Sojourning Sir Knights
courteously invited.
c. S. BONACKER,
z. G.
J. L INGRAM.
Recorder.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25

FOR RENT-Two nicely furnished
rooms for light housekeeping. APP
ply 1924 East Strong.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25
DANCING

DANCING TAUGHT, at 2o6 West Greg.
Org street For information. phone z7S
Chfan.n's class Tuesday and Friday
aStArnoona. 1858
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished room. Nc
light housekeeping. Hot bath. Fol
gentlemen only. 402 w. Gregory. Phone
1915.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25

FOR RENT-A room with bath st
tached, all modern conveniences, North
Hill location, Phone 313.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25

roR SALOONS of most progressive
businesses IN city; owner in next dralt'
wants 10 take vacation before enhstns
AZ 600 cash Address XII, care journal
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25

FOR RENT-Four large ventilated
rooms and hall, nicely furnished, water
electric lights, gas, all modern con-
viences. Immediate possession. 42o
W. Chase ST. Phone 1872 1927
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25

FOR RENT-Two nice unfurn.shed rooms
| on car line. Apply 1107 East Jackson
| street. or phone 1918. 4ls9
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25
WANTED TO RENT
FRATEkNAL SOCIETIES

w. o. w.
Live Oak Camp. No. l, Woodmen of the
World meets first and third Tuesday
nights for regular meetings. Woodmer
Hail. lis and 117h West Garden street
CLYDE LITTLE,
W. II. WHITE. c. c.
Clerk.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-25
Phone SO
From 7 p. m. to
/ q. m.
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-Pet goose. Tuesday afternoon.
Finder please return to T20 North Paia-
fox street and receive reward, or phone
ST. 4lss
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-14
Women Soldiers.

Advertisements of Molly Pitcher of
Revolutionary fame as the first femi-
nine soldier In the United States have
appeared. Perhaps she was the first.
but certainly she wasn't the only one
or the last.
There was Nancy Hart Of Georgia,
who took ten Tories prisoners; Debo-
rah Sampson Of Massachusetts. who en-
listed in the Continental army. fought
In battle after battle, her sex unsus-
pected, and headed military expedi-
tons; Frances Hook of Illinois, who
served in the Union army during the
Civil war; Frances Wilson Of New
Jersey. Mary Owens of Pennsylvania,
Major Belle Reynolds Of Illinois,
Most famous Of our Joans Of Arc
were Major Pauline Cushman, a Fed
eral scout, and Capt. Belle Boyd, q
Confederate spy, who saved Stonewall
Jackson's army from destruction.
All the women who won regulations
as soldiers proved themselves as
brave, efficient and hardy as any man
could be. Here's wishing more power
to their elbow !-Spokane Spokesman
Review.