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DIR. Garfield was asked today by the
Senate. commerce subcommittee investi-
80 O'Clock today for examination re-
garding his order curtailing use OF
coal.
Expression of opinion that the coal
order was "the worst disaster which
had befallen the United States since
the war began was widely quoted,
with approval. Equally widespread
was the declared belief that the order
would encourage Germany and dis
courage Americas allies.
In an official statement DIR. Garfield
insisted that the drastic measure was
necessary and that it would result in
greater war efficiency. This was storm
lily denied by other high government Of.
hcials. who declared 1t would result in
a serious setback to the warmaking
program.
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Captain Of Volunteers.

In 1898 he was a captain in the 1st
D. c. Volunteer Infantry, seeing spe-
cial duty in Florida, and was assigned
to the chief quartermaster's brigade.
He served at Camp Alger. Va; Camp
Chickamauga, Ga, and at Tampa, Fla.
and Huntsville. Ala.
At the conclusion of the war with
Spain he returned to the local National
Guard as a first lieutenant. He was
promoted to major in 1899, and in 1909
was made colonel. He was retired on
his own application in 1911.
( Born, in the District OF Columbia
forty-nine years ago. Brig. Gen. Simms
received his education in the local
school system. For twenty years he
was employed in the District govern
ment. In 1905 he resigned his position
as purchasing agent of the District to
assume the duties of treasurer OF the
Capitol Traction Company.
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Britain Does Business
With the BoISheviki

LONDON. January 17.-Arthur J. Bal
four, the foreign secretary. replying
to question in the house of commons.
said that. while Great Britain had not
recognized the present administration
in Russia as being the government of
the Russian people. business was being
carried on through an agent acting
under the direction of the embassy at
Petrograd.
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Suicide Effort Laid to Dependency

NEW YORK, January 17.-Despond-
ency over the failure of a financial
mission he had undertaken in this
country for the former imperial gov
ernment of Russia, together with bad
news which he had received from Rus
sia," was responsible for the attempted
suicide here yesterday of Nicholas
Iseguine, according to a statement is
sued by Michael NJ. Custinoff. Russian
consul general
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Richard D. simms has been appointed
brigadier general OF the National
Guard Of the District Of Columbia by
President Wilson. He has assumed COM
mand of the local guard, succeeding
Brig. Gen. Harvey, now at Camp Shell
by, The appointment was made yester-
day.
A native Of the District. with long
record Of service in the National Guard
and in the District government. and
for. the past twelve years treasurer of
the Capital Traction Company, Brig.
Gen. Simms brings with him to his new
position the well wishes of the National
Capital.
Brig. Gen. smms. briefly outlining to-
day the policies which he will pur-
sue in his new position, stated that
endeavor Is going to be made to have
the age limit of enlistment in the local
National Guard extended, to take into
the guard for local service during the
war all available men.
Patriots Who Hesitate.
There are a great many active, able
bodied men, sincere patriots, Brig. Gen.
Simms believes, who are so situated
they hesitate about enlisting in the
guard when they are liable to be held
for foreign service. At the present
time the enlistment age Is eighteen to
forty five years, and the man who en-
lists in the guard does so for six years.
three active and three In the reserve.
and is liable for foreign service at
all times during his enlistment
Men who honestly feel that they
should not obligate themselves for for
eign service. the new commander be-
lieves, and yet who desire to serve in
the National Guard Of the District in
defense of the city. should be allowed
the privilege. and it will be a main
objective of the newly appointed COM
mander to work that this result may be
achieved.
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AMERICAN SCHOONER
SUNK, CREW SAVED

LONDON. January 1.-THE American
sailing vessel Monitor has been sunk
by submarine near Fuerteventura, one
of the Canary Islands. dispatch from
Las Palmas to the Wireless Press re-
ports. The crew was saved.
The Monitor sailed from the African
coast with a cargo of wood. She was a
schooner of 1877 tons. built in 1901 and
owned i'll Gloucester, Mass.
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3S0FF|CERSS SLAIN !.
IN U-BOAT MUTINY
Revolt of Submarine Crews at
NeI Spreads to Cruisers,
Says Report.
CAUSE OF DISSATISFACTION

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, January ia mutiny
among submarine crews at the German
naval base Of Kiel, on January z, Is
reported in an Exchange Telegraph dis
patch from Geneva Thirty-eight of.
GERS are said to have been killed.
The Geneva dispatch quotes advices
received there from Basel, giving de-
tails concerning the mutiny. It is said
to have been begun by submarine crews,
and subsequently to have spread to por-
tions Of the crews Of cruisers stationed
at Kiel.
Some Of the men who joined in the A.
tack on the officers took part in the ear
lier mutiny at Kiel, the dispatch re-
ports. It adds:
although the mutiny was local, Il
shows that German naval men are dis.
satisfied, especially in the submarine
service, as the number of boats return
ing to German ports is decreasing every
month"
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Three Die of Meningitis at Camp,

ALEXANDRIA, La. January IL
Capt. Jacob Stein of Alabama, Cant
Otis Hopkins OF Ohio and First Lieut
D. w. Beall Of Mississippi have died of
meningitis. according to an announce
ment made at the base hospital at
Camp Beauregard.
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Will Make 1t Almost Impossi-
BILE for Government Clerks
to Reach Offices.
SUGGESTED WASHINGTON
MIGHT BE AN EXCEPTION
Officials Of Local Railways Fear
Only Way to Meet Situation Is to
Curtail Weekday Service.

One of the provisions of Fuel Ad
ministrator Garfeld's coal conservation
program is that street car lines may
burn no more coal on Mondays thar
they burned on the preceding Sundays
which will mean virtually that Sunday
schedules will have to be observed.
1t is not likely, however, that Wash
ington will have to depend on Sunday
car service. Unless John L. Weaver
fuel administrator for the District
moves to have this city exempted from
the regulation, the District Commission
ers will take the matter in hand. Mr.
Weaver declined today to say what ac
tion he would take, or to make any com
ment on DR.. Garfield's order.
Problem Different Here.
1t is recognized that Washington pre-
sents a street car problem entirely diff
ferent from those Of other cities. In
cities where industrial plants and COM
mercial houses will close down on Mon
days the great bulk Of demand on
street car traffic will be removed. In
Washington the great bulk Of demand
comes from government employees, and
the government departments are not
to be closed.
Were Washington forcad to Sunday
car schedule 1t would be almost impos-
'sib1e for the great army of goEern-
ment employees to reach the depart
ments, and the activities OF the govern
ment would be seriously crippled. The
necessity Of exemption, therefore. ap-
plies not only to the city lines, but to
suburban lines reaching into Maryland
and Virginia.
1t is the belief of District officials
ton except to secure a special ruling
exempting Washington from this regu-
lation. The street railway companies
insist that II they are not permitted
to burn any more coal on Mondays than
they burn on Sundays they will have
to limit their service to the Sunday
schedules.
Commissioner Brownlow said: 1.-The
order, while drastic, was made by men
charged with high responsibility and
possessed of the widest knowledge OF
the situation. I believe the people of the
District of Columbia will meet the sit
uation with characteristic patriotism
and with that philosophical patience
pie at war. This Is the time that de-
mands the cooperation of the indi-
vidual with constituted authority.
Hardships are involved. but here, in
the nations capital, they will be en-
dured with fortitude."
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Social Revolutionists Feared

NJ. Rudnev. mayor of Moscow and
leader of the social revolutionists. in
v,ted foreign journalists to meet him
Tuesday for the purpose of securing
support for his party. The converse.
tions at the meeting, the correspondent
of the Daily News says. confirmed his
view that more is to be feared than
gained from replacement of the boil
sheviki by the social revolutionists.
The social revolutionists. Rudnev
said. control majority Of the con-
assembly meets Immediately. appeal to
the allies for an interallied conferences
with view to opening negotiations
for an immediate democratic peace.
The speeches Of President Wilson and
Premier Lloyd George could be the
starting points, anr a speedy answer
to the appeal would be desirabie. as
delay would mean the ruin of the
social revolutionists and a serious risk
for the allies. Asked whether il the
bolsheviki retain power and wage a
holy war against Germany, the social
Rudnev is reported to have replied:
1--WE regard the bolshevik power as
mirage. In the case you mention we
would act toward the bolshevik govern
ment as we acted toward the car"
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Patriots Who Hesitate.
Would Furnish School.

With such men in the guard. Brig.
Gen, Simms said, the force would fur
nish a fine military school for regis
trants who might choose to secure
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Issue Hurry Calls.

officials Of various trade unions have
issued hurry calls for emergency meet
ings throughout the state, to consider
ways and means for the relief of mem
bers who may be left without funds
Some concern is expressed for the
thousands of woman needle workers in
this city, who are paid only for the Ia
Dor actually performed. News of the
suspension. of trade caused consterna-
tion on the East Side and other sections
Of the city where wage earners have
their homes.
Dr. Garfield's order came at a time
when New York's coal supply was
the daily receipts were far below nor
NAL. Only 23.600 tons were received
yesterday. However. Improvement was
expected today with the report from
A. H. Smith. director Of eastern rail-
roads. that s56.000 tons were at tide.
water.
with fair weather and a diminution
of the ice menace In the.harbor, fuel
ladministrators and transportation ON
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Cripples City Traffic.

A crippled city. with offices and shops
demoralized and much public incon-
venience and loss, was the picture
drawn today of Washington operating
with limited street railway service, as
is proposed under the orders Of the fuel
administration.
Clarence P. King, president Of the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany, and John H. Hanna, vice presi-
dent Of the Capital Traction Company
were busy today with officials of thei.
respective companies in efforts to ar
rive at definite conclusions regarding
operations, Monday and every day
thereafter, termed "workless days" by
the fuel administration.
One hundred tons of coal daily will
be saved under the proposed plan, ac-
cording to the estimate of President
King of the Washington Railway and
Electric Company. This company ordi-
narily uses $50 tons day and 320 tons
on Sunday, he explained.
If Monday service is curtailed to the
Limits of the service heretofore fur
nished on Sunday, the saving will re-
suit in 100 tons day. he estimates.
Thousands Will Be Late for Work.
IF cars are not to run more fire.
quently on Monday than on Sunday"
said President King. this city will be
badly crippled as regards car service.
If the government plans to continue its
business it surely must make way
for the employees to get to and from
work. Thousands will be late to work
if this plan is adhered to.
"1n the absence of official orders from
the administration, we hesitate to plan
for the emergency"
Paralysis of working conditions in
the government offices was seen by
John H. Hanna, vice president of the
Capital Traction Company.
1--WE don't know yet what the order
MEANS" said Mr.. Hanna. I'VE don't
see how the government can expect to
run its business If workers cannot be
taken to and from the departments
! Operating on what would practically
be a Sunday schedule. this would throw
the government far behind in its war
work.
"As soon as the order is received we
will make plans how best to meet the
extraordinary situation"
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NICHOLAS SROMANOFF
|. REPORTED IN FLIGHT
Former Car Said to Have
Escaped From ToboIsk
With Family.
BIG BATTLE IN ODESSA

, By the Associated Press.
LONDON, January 17.-Nicholas Ro.
manoff, the former emperor, and his
family have escaped from their prison
near Tobolsk, it is reported in Petro.
grad, according to a Reuter- dispatch
from the Russian capital. The report
the dispatch adds, lacks confirmation.
Taken to Tobolsk in August.
Nicholas Romanofr and his family were
removed to Tobolsk by the Kerensky gov
ernment last August. In October the
Romanoffs were taken to the Abolak mon
astery- some distance outside Tobolsk.
Ihe executive committee Of the congress of
peasants deputies on January 13 adopted
resolution urging that the former en-
peror be brought to Kronstadt or Petro-
grad. A dispatch from Amsterdam on
Tuesday reported that German papers had
said that the former empress had be-
come insane and was confined in sani-
tarium at Tobolsk. Her condition was re-
ported to be hopeless)
Pitched Battle in Odessa.
A pitched battle has occurred in the
streets Of Odessa between Ukrainian and
bolshevik troops. according to dispatch
received in Petrograd and forwarded by
Reuters limited. The Ukrainians held
the tneater building and posted machine
guns in nearby streets. The shooting soon
spread throughout the city. The chief of
the bolshevtk troops. was wounded NOR
tally.
A battleship and other warships in the
HVa
counts OF the battle differ as to whether
the bolsheviki have taken the arsenal.
Light on Rumanian Issue.
The version of the incident that re-
suited in the arrest Of Rumanian Min
lister Diamandi, given by the Petro-
grad correspondent of the Daily News,
Russian regiment and with it some
Austrians who were visiting the Rus
slams, thus breaking the conditions of
the armistice on the eastern front. The
Rumanians stopped the Russian sup
plies. disarmed the Russian soldiers
and arrested the regimental committee.
The whole incident. the correspondent
says. suggests a German agency, be-
cause nothing would suit the Germans
better than an excuse to break with
Russia over breach of the armistice
instead of over an important point In
the peace negotiations.
1t Is insisted by the correspondent
that the visit of the allied and neutraI
diplomats to Premier Lenine constitutes
a defacto recognition of the bolsheyik
government. He says the general tone
OF the conversation at the meeting was
friendly.
portunity to protest against the loot
ing of his wine cellar. Lenine replied
that the ambassador should have tele
phoned to him.
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Rule General in Scope.

The rulings to be issued in connec.
tion with tho order win be general in
scope. Fuel Administrator Garfield has
reserved 70 himself the power to make
Interpretation and state fuel admins.
traitors Rill be permitted to make only
special rulings to At cases Of the grav.
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WEATHER.

Fair tonight and tomorrow: little
change in temperature.
Temperature last twenty-four hours
ending pm. today: Highest. IS. at
$3.50 pm. yesterday; lowest. %, at 8
am. today.
Full report on page Is.
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A Bathroom at the Front.
name, in the brigade on our left, be-
cause it particularly appealed to me.
A chaplain is not fighting man; he
is recognized as a noncombatant and
carries no arms. In charge or trench
raid the soldier gets a feeling of con.
fidence from contact with his rifle, re-
volver, or bomb he is carrying. He has
something to protect himself with,
something with which he can infict
harm on the enemy-in other words,
he is able to get his own back.
But the chaplain is empty-handed, d,
and is at the mercy of the enemy If
he encounters them, so it is doubly
brave for him to 60 over the top, under
fire, and bring in wounded. Also a
chaplain is not required by the kings
regulations to go over in a charge, but
this one did, made three trips under
the hottest kind of fire, each time re-
turning with wounded man on his
back. On the third trip he received
a bullet through his left arm, but neve"
reported the matter to the doctor until
late that night just spent his time ad-
ministering to the wants Of the wound;
ed lying on stretchers.
The chaplains of the British army
are a fine, manly set Of men, and ere
greatly respected by Tommy.
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SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I-Fired by the news OF the
thinking Of the Lusitania by German
submarine, Arthur Guy Empey, an Auert-
fcan leaves his office In Jersey City ana
fgoes to England where he enlists IN tho
british army.
| CHAPTER II-After q period Of train
ling, Empey volunteers for immediate serV-
lice and soon finds himself In rest bliiets
E'tsomewhere in France" where he hrst
makes the acquaintance Of the ever-pres-
lent "cooties."
CHAPTER III-Empey attends his trst
ichurch services at the front while Ger
man Fokker circles over the congregation.
CHAPTER Iv-Fmpey's command goes
into the front-line trenches and is unoer
fire for the first time.
! CHAPTER V-Empey learns to adopt
sthe motto Of the British Tommy, If you
Iare going to get it, you'll get 1t, so never
--CIaPrER v1-Back in rest billets. En-
ipey gets his first experience as q mess
orderly.
! CHAPTER vII-Empey learns how the
British soldiers are fed.
CHAPTER vIII-Back in the front-lne
trench, Empey sees his first friend OF the
trenches Ego West"
] CHAPTER N-Empey makes his hrst
visit to a dugout In suicide Dltcn.
I. CHAPTER X-Empey learns what con-
istftutes days work" IN the 1ront-nne
: CHAPTER xI-Empey goes over me me
!t,n'' for the first time in charge on tne
,Carnnan trenches and is wounded py a
tbayonet thrust. -. IT,.
!; CHAPTER xII-Empey joins the o,sod SUI
tc,de club as the bombing squad Is caneo
~naa-e1 VIII
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CHAPTER XIV.
Picks and ShoveIs.

TICNS au0 ouOtCtSs -
I had not slept long before the sweet
voice of the sergeant Informed that
mo. 1 section had clicked for another
blinking digging party" I smiled to
myself with deep satisfaction. I had
been promoted from a mere digger to
a member Of the Suicide club, and was
exempt from all fatigues. Then came
an awful shock. The sergeant looked
over in my direction and said:
''Don't you bomb throwers think you
are wearing top hats out here. Cord
in to orders you've been taken up on
the strength Of this section, and will
have to do your bit with the pick and
shovel, same as the rest of u.s."
I put up a howl on my way to get
my shovel, but the only thing that re-
suited was a loss Of good humor on
my part.
We fell in at eight o'clock, outside
of our billets, sort Of masquerade
party. I was disguised as common
laborer, had a pick and shovel, and
about one hundred empty sandbags.
The rest, about two hundred in all,
were equipped likewise: picks, shovels,
sandbags, rifles and ammunition.
The party moved out in column Of
fours, taking the road leading to the
trenches. Several times we had to
string out in the ditch to let long col
umns of limbers, artillery and supplies
get past.
The marching, under these condi-
tions, was necessarily slow. Upon ar
rival at the entrance to the communi-
cation trench, I looked at my illumi-
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CITATION NOTICE,

The State of South Carolina, Coun-
ty of Bamberg-By J. J. Brabham,
Jr., Probate Judge.
Whereas, Minnie Dunbar made suit
to me to grant her letters of ad-
ministration of the estate and effects
of William Williams.
These are, therefore, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kin
dred and creditors of the said William
Williams that they be and appear
before me in the court of probate
to be held at Bamberg on April 9th
next, after publication hereof, at II
o'clock in the forenoon. to show
cause, if any they have, why the said
Administration should not be grant
ed
Given under my hand this 9Th day
of April, Ammo Domini 1918.
J. J. BRABHAM, JR.,
Judge of Probate.
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~
AN Ar[ERI(1AN SOLDIER
WHO WENT & x
ARI11Ul GUY E;r[pF<Y
GUNNER SERVING N FRANCE
I @IN7 eY |
IARIHuR GUY EfNI

creek and mad another bath.
If "Holy Joe" could have heard our
remarks about the divisional baths
and army red tape he would have
tainted at our wickedness. But Tom
my is only human after all.
just mentioned "Holy Joe" or the
chaplain in an irreverent sort of way,
but no offense was meant, as there
were some very brave men among
them.
There are so many instances Of he
roic deeds performed under fire in res
cuing the wounded that it would take
several books to chronicle them, but I
have to mention one instance per-
formed by a Chaplain. CAPTAIN Hall bv
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out, at the time, didn't notice it; my
journey was too urgent.
When the roll was called we found
that we had gotten it in the nose for
63 casualties.
Our artillery put a barrage on Fritz
front-line and communication trenches
and their machine-gun and rifle fire
suddenly ceased.
Upon the cessation of this fire,
killed and wounded. Next day we
learned that 21 of our men had been
killed and 81 wounded. Five men were
missing; lost in the darkness. they
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NOTICE OF SALE,

By order of the Judge of Probate
I will sell at public sale at my home
on April the goth at II o'clock, the
personal property of NJ. A. Inabinett,
deceased, consisting of one bed room
set and furniture.
Ali G. w. KEARSE. Adm.
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COMMUNITY SING
 TODAY AT BUOU Great Programme Arranged for the Last of Indoors
 Series

The last of the indoor series of con- munity concerts promises to be the crowning achievement in the way of pro- gramme arranging, in that it offers a great variety of attractions of unusual excellence
 First of the features will be Marie Sta pleton-Murray, the noted American so- prano, who will be heard in the jewel song from Faust" with piano accom- paniment by Mrs. Robert ". Newman Mrs. Murray is widely known throughout concert and oratorio circles, and her ap- pesrance this afternoon at the Bijou will give great pleasure to her many friends and admirers in Birmingham, her old home
 The junior orchestra, under the direc- tion of Miss Carol Jackson. will be the main local novelty This unique organi- zation of little folks from the public schools is one of Birminghams popular. musical achievements and one that re- fleets great credit on the music depart ment of the city schools
 Miss Elose Allen, the vocal student who was given the honor of being the first young artist to appear on a conn munity sing programme, will appear again today. Miss Allen is the possessor or an unusually fine voice and reflects the careful training that she has en- joyed. Miss Beatrice Tate will accom- pany Miss Allen.
 The Philharmonic orchestra will be heard for the last time until next fall, and will render the overture from "Pique Dame" by Suppe, as their farewell se- lection, with Conductor Memoli direct ing, as usual.
 Director Lawrence has prepared some surprises for the last indoor sing that will no doubt add much to the enjoy ment of those who are fortunate enough to gain admittance to the Bijou.
 The doors will open at 2:45 and the concert will begin at 5 o'clock.