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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
Y. M. C. A. SECRETARIES PLAY
Fecrcntionnl Experts Put 1t All Over
Other Departments in Camp
Lee Athletic Tournament
[speclal to Tho Timcs.Disnatchl

Especial to The Times Dispatch
CANT LEE, June 29.-The secreta-
rieS in the rccrcational department OF
the camp Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION won the athletic tournament
held by the workers after their reg
ular morning conference here on Mon
day. When tho tournament was first
proposed ii was suggested that it would
not be fair to allow the athletic di-
rcctors to compete, as they would have
decided advantage over the other
secretaries However. the sporting
spirit asserted itself and the repre-
scrtatives of the other branches In
vitcd the athletes to compete. Their
victory. therefore. was Il foregone con-
clusion, and interest conferred i'm the
race for second place. which was won
by the religious department. after n
hard struggle with the business de-
partment. The educational department
was Il good fourth.
The final score by departments was
>as follows: physical recreation. 30: re-
ligious department. Is: business de-
partment. II: educational. 13.
The business men were in the run
ming all the. time. and with Babe"
Hopkins (slshtly under 800. and not
very slight at thaD on the end of the
tug-of-war rope, they just walked
ava with the recrcational men. who
were Dullt 1or speed anu not LOT SoHi-
fort.
The educational men had an alibi.
because their stalwart leader, Chef"
Alrich. was not in the lineup. How
ever. they surely would have had an
excellent excuse for losing had he been
OH the job.
Each department was represented by
:, team of nine men. and all the events
were very close. owing to the rivalry
which exists between the departments.
The feature event Of the day was
the tuE-of-war. which the Clan OF
Mceks" just walked away with. Ihey
defeated the educational men in one
short pull of ten seconds and the busi-
ness team in eighteen. The latter
team decided just after being defeated
that the next time they pull the re-
ligious men must weigh in at ring stde
before the pull. and must be accord
ing TO weight and not numbers
Summary: relay medicine ball race
physical. first: religious. second' pusi-
ness third, and educational. fourth.
Team Standing broad jump-phFsi
cal. first; business. second; cdnca''o"'''
laird; religious. fourth.
Over-thc-top relay-Physical nTst
religious. second: educational. thro'
and business. fourth
Four-hundrcd- yard relay-fhFsica'
first: business. second; religious thiro'
educational, fourth.
Tt.c f-war-ReliEious. hrst: nusi
as second; educational third; phEsi-
cal. .,urth.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
Girls Quit Counters
to Run Eleuatoxs
Lot Easier Than Facing Bar
gain-Day Rushcs. Declares
One Fair One.
NEW YORK. June 2s.-"rh,s is bet

NEW YORK, June 29.-"This Is bet
ter than standing behind a counter In
store all day. and very much plea
santcr than facing bardain-day rushes.'
remarked one OF twelve girls installed
as elevator operatives in the Waldorf
Astoria Hotel to-day. "Of course I
am on my feet all day. but l am not
harassed by persons who have diff
hculty in choosing goods. Passengers
all know just what floor they want"
The new lift girls" were tastefulIy
attired in uniform costumes. including
linen skirts. white waists with sailor
collars and Windsor ties, and white
shoes and stockings. They were Sc
lccted TO fill n dozen of the "noncssen-
tar jobs heretofore held by men. but
which must be vacated by men by
July l.
Women as ticket choppers on the
marlborough Rapid Transit Company
INES are also TO be used in positions
ior which men cannot be found. Vice
president. Frank Hedley announced. He
SAID extreme difficulty has been found
III getting men TO maintain train
schedules, even though we have in :
creased the age limit fror, forty-Gve
to hfty-fvc. and despite the fact that
employees. realizing conditions. have
willingly agreed to work overtime. we
are therefore using women for such
work as they can perform efficiently
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
SUICIDE OF YOUNG SOLDIER
IN PETERSBURG HOTEL ROOM
Body of Webster w. Thompson Found
on he'd With Rcroived Lying
by His Side.
Especial to The rtmcs-Dispatch. !

Especial to The Times Dispatch
PETERSBURG, VA June 2o.-Wcb-
ster w. Thompson. OF near McKcnney
aged twcntyfour years. one of the re-
cent draftces from Dinwiddie County.
committed suicide by shooting himself
at the Central House. corner of Syca-
more and Franklin Streets. lie was
unmarried and and was member of
Company l.. First Battalion Of Infan-
try, ut Camp Lee. He was the son Of
w. w. Thompson. a well-known Din
widdie farmer. and had been in camp
about three or four weeks. He en-
gagged room at the Central House
thursday night. His body was found
this morning when servants looked
through the trarscm over the door Of
his room. after vainly trying 10 open
the door. 'Hc was lying across the
bed with the revolver lying by his side
1t is thought that the suicide was COM
mitted yesterday. as he had not been
seen to leave his room during the day
No cauS" for the act is known. but in
his pocket was found Il scaled note ad-
dressed 10 the captain OF his company.
which may explain all The body will
Toe sent to the home Of his parents for
burial.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
GOVERNMENT NOW PLANS.
TO HELP THE RUSSIANS
Question of Tonnage Practically Set
tied and Pacific toast vessels
May he Used.
tl5y Associated Press. J


WASHINGTON June 2o.-Prepara-
,ions for extending economic assistance
to Russia went ahead to-day. undis-
,urbcd by reports that the Germans
contemplated military intervention III
the country.
officials declined to common, on the
latest confusing reports of develop
mnnts in Russia. but IL was apparent
they thought there would lie no change
in this governments plans. The en-
tent TO which Germany may pc anie
to exert military force on Russia VIII
depend as much on events on tne west
crn front as on Tcutonic Willingness
TO assume further control in the east
Inasmuch as they have done their wors,
so far. unhampcrcd by their peace
treaties, there is no inclination here TO
look for any decided change in the at
titudc of the Germans.
Talk of American military interVen-
ton in Russia is not welcomed in oh-
cial circles. In preparation for any
possible contingency, survey or IN"
situation has been made so that the
United States may not be taken un-
awarcs.
The question of tonnage is believed
TO have been settled. Sufficient ships
in the Pacific trade could be mobilizcd
along with transports now building
there TO take care of any initial eN-
petition. The Shipping Board has dt-
vided transport contracts almost
equally among the Atlantic and the
Pacific yards.
There was no official indication to-
day tina, President Wilson would take
the country into his confidence by an
early address TO Congress. leading 20
the conclusion that plans for helping
Russia aside from the economic assist
ancc for which preparations already
are under way. have not been COM
pletcd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
TRAVELLERS AID SOCIETY
TAKES UP WORK AT CAMPS
Call. for Additional Helpers In Assist
ing Relatives of Soltlicrs and
other SiSitnrS.

NEW YORK. June o?.-rhc National
Travellers Aid Society. il was an
noUnccd to-day, has taken steps 10 pu;
into effect a general increase of its
activities in army camps and canton
mcuts. Grin {. Baker. general sccrc-
tary OF the society, has sent an appca!
10 local branches in more than fifty
cities To supply an additional number
OF trained workers who viii be as
signed 10 duty In army centcrs. where
they viii racrganize and extend the
work In his letter, Mr.. Baker says:
The War Department has recognized
the need Of the Society's efforts In car
ing for the great number OF travel erS
who visit the camps where soldiers are
being trained. Many OF these are
fathers mothers. wives and sweet
hearts of soldiers who have come from
long distance To see them before their
departure FOR Europe. and who in many
cases lose their way. are unable 10
reach tho soldier they have come TO
see. or become stranded through the
inevitable casualties Of travelling in
such large numbers. Il is important
that We shall meet in a patriotic spirit
the task which has developed upon US.
and that the American people from
whom the soldiers come shall be pro-
tcctcd in their privilege OF Keeping in
contact with them until they start for
the battle fields OF France"
Mr.. Baker said that especial diff
ficulty was encountered in the cases Of
persons who come to Atlantic ports to
visit sailors Sometimes they arrive
when the sailors leave OF absence has
expired, OF he may have been trans
ferrcd TO coast patrol duty and com
PEELED 10 leave the city. Financial as
sistance 10 the travellers is needed in Il
number Of these cases and is extended
by the Travellers Aid Socictys agents.
The railroad administration is ac-
lively cooperating with the society.
which is monscctarian, and whose
agents receive no fee. The military
and naval authorities also assist the
agents at the camps, and have cx-
pressed their appreciation Of the great
help 10 soldiers from the socicty'S work
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
Will ELI Hulnit

HNVimr cntcrcl thc arlnv as chnnloir.
'i"r ". l.. cambridge. rector OF st.
!auls Episcopal Church. has been
granted unlimited leave of absence to
return at the conclusion Of the war.
~" cambridge VIII occupy his pulpit
tomorrow. and next week will leave
Tor camp Taylor Louisville Ky. 20
n""in his chaplaincy. During July. Rev
robert G. jolt. - -. PRINCIPAL of tho
Virginia Episcopal school, near Lynch =
aurG. Viii preach and conduct services;
at 81 faurs and beginning in August.
Rev. Herbert Osborn. of Elizabeth CIV
y. G.. has been engaged 10 serve as
rector during Mr.. pandridgc's absence,
or as long as he can remain here.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
CLYDE LINER WRECKED
steamer OnondnEa Strikes Reef In n
Heavy FoS-No Lives
LOnt.
men. 32,244.
lRy Associated Prc.s-l

WATCH MILL. r. l., June % The
clyde Line frcishtcr Onondaga. Boston
Tor Charleston and Jacksonville. lost
her way in heavy fog OFF Watch
Hill last night, struck n reef and sanl;
in shallow water after her crew OF
thirty five had been taken off by coast
guards from the Watch Hill station.
How the vessel happened to hit the
reeS was -lat- explained by naval au.
,horities. who ohGffrSI FIRST reports
from the coast guard station.
observers on shore reported this
morning that the Onondaga was not
entirely submerged. The OnondaEa. a
vessel of 2.6o6 tons gross. was built n.
Philadelphia in 1905. and had been in
the Boston service for a number o..
years. She was commanded by Carta!a
GooEins.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
GRADE CROSSING CLAIMS
FOUR VICTIMS AT HAW RIVER
southern Railway Train Strikes Auto
mobile of KcidvifIc Party. With
Fatal Results
tBy Associated Press

GREENSBORO, y. G.. June 90
Misses Mary Windsor and Nellie Eo-
land and Raymond Barber are dead.
and jeff Burton is not expected to live
as result Of an automobile accident
at the liaw River crossing Of the South
crn Railway, two miles south of Reds
Vile, at ] o'clock this morning \
frciSh; train going south struck the
automobile in which the party was re-
turning 10 Rcidsviilc from Green's
boro.
Miss Windsor was instantly killed.
Barber died on tho way, and Miss
Boiand succumbcd a the hospital. Miss
Roland and Barber. who was driving.
were 10 have been married. All were
from Rcidsville
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
Savannah Will Be
Scene of Launchings
LRv Associated rross.1


SAVANNAH. GA. June 29.-From,
now until the last Of August. Snrnn-
nah Ii tn he the scene of many ship
lnunchinSs. The Foundation Conn
pnny announces that early I'm Au-
gust IL wilt launch four mine
sWccpcrs. II now has eighteen kccls
lnid.
The Georgia Engineering. md Con-
struction Company Will launch three
>cnSoinE tugs for the government
in the same month, and the TER,
Shiphui!dinG Company will nut at
lenst one composite steel and wood
ship into tho r~ter nkout the same
time. The iIttcr company will
launch the OElcthorpc. vessel OF
composite construction, OH July 4.
Friday the National Shipbuiltling
and Drydock Company launched two
big bnr.cs. There nrc ten nthcrx
under construction.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
DOZEN NURSES WEAR
UNDERWEAR OF MEN
Women Ordered to Pack Warm
Clothing in Trunks Stored
in Ships Hold.
SUFFER- FROM COLD WEATHER
Male Passengers to Rescue by Lend
ing Their WOODEN Cndergarmcnts.
Lack of Official Foresight Rcmc-
died in Part.
BN JAMES KEEI.EY.
tan Correspondent, of International

tStaff Correspondent OF lntcrua tional
News ServiceD
LONDON. June 2e-Thrcc men
whose homes are in Chicago. are watch
| ing eagerly the mails from France
They want. and they need. their WOODEN
underwear, which is III the possession:
OF dozen nurses belonging to 4 cet
tain American base hospital.
There is nothing improper in these
somewhat peculiar circumstances If
there be any scandal. il consists in
the lack of foresight on the part OF
o!!icia!dom in Washington or New
York which has made 1t necessary
for the Chicagoans and others who
Travelled on :, certain ship. literally to
strip themselves of their warm cloth
ing in order that the women might
meet adequately the conditions and the
possible perils of recent voyage
across the Atlantic.
The vessel Oh which | came carried
from zoo 10 500 nurses. The regula
lions provided for each q suit case
n roll and Il small trunk. and the or
ders prescribed what was TO be pack :
ed in each. All the wooden cloth
ing had TO go in the trunks ard rolls.
and none in the suit cases The trunks
and rolls went into the hold.
The garments IN the suit cases would
have beer ideal for a yachting cruise
to the Nest Indies. but they were ut
tcrly inadequate for Il voyage between
America and England
Warm clothing is essential to COM
fort on the deck or a trip in the open
boats-not to mention the possibility
of a voluntary or involuntary INNER
sion liz the sea--and clad Cnly in mus
Inns it WAS fraught with danger to
both life and health. Yet, that was
what every one of these girls was
threatened with because of the COM
mand 20 pack their essential garments
where they could not be reached.
When a shivcrinC nurse tipped off the
situation. the civilians arose to the sit
uation. and we contributed underwear,
golf stockings. sweaters. and. in fact
everything not in use possessed OF
warmth. The garments were received
gratefully aad wcrn. and fifty of the
nurses were so glad that they were
the envy OF their less fortunate Sis
terS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
GERMANY IS RULED BY 1
M|L|TAR|ST|C CLASS
Socialist Says Submarines Have
Failed, as Shown by 100000
Americans in France.
THINKS AUSTRIA STARTED WAR
Deputy Haase Replies to Chancellor
Won Kuchlmann in Speech to
Rciclstag--English Not the Only
Money Grabbers.

WASHINGTON. June 29.-In a bitter
attack against the imperial war policy
of Germany, Socialist Deputy Haasc.
replying to Foreign Minister Won
Kuehlmann In the Reichstag. asserted
the ruling party in Germany was the
militarists. that the submarine war
fare had proved a failure, as evidenced
by the 100000 Americans in France.
and predicted that a revolt In Russia
would bring to Germany n life and
death struggle. He asserted also that
Austria began the war.
According to official adviccs received.
Won kuchlmann again took the plat
form in the Reichstag In an effort TO
explain statements OF the previous
days address in which he had shown
slight hope OF success for German
arms His efforts TO overcome the
criticism of his first days address were
unavailng. his explanations being re-
ccived coolly.
To cap tho climax. Deputy Haase
took the rostrum and said:
In our country the ruling party Is
the military. 1t is very desirable that
this situation should be cleared up--at
least Ludcndorn should come before US
at least once, instead OF the Chanccl-
lor and take the responsibility for
power
1t is said that money is the ruling
motive with the English. but this war
mas SHOWN that homage 10 the ROidcn
calf is as ardent in our country in
England and in the United states.
We have been told many times that
victory is ours. On the 3lSt OF January.
1917, when the submarine warfare was
begun. Herr Hclfferich assured US the
United states would not take an ac
tive part In the war. Admiral Won
Capelle marked his entrances into tho
war with an effective effort that
amounts to nil.
Now there are 100000 United States
troops in France. The submarines have
not been able to impede them in any
way.
This war was caused by Austria.
our official reports from the front
claim the basins OF Briey and Longwy;
but the Flemish movement that We
imagined had been successfully car
ried out is pure swindlc.
The situation in Esthonia and Liv-
onia under our occupation IS dep!or-
able and hopeless That Is what they
pompously call liberation OF the smaller
peoples from Russian oppression. II
the Russian people rise again. II will
be life and death struggle between
US"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
NEGRO is LYNCHED
Crowd of $50 Persons Witnesses Exc
cution Of Mnn Charged With
Assault.
IBy Associated Press. |


MADILL. OKLA, June 29.-Lougious
McGill. negro convict, was lynchcd here
early to-day by I. mob OF 500 persons.
after he had been identified as the man
who attempted assault and later
stabbed the wife of farmer living
eighteen miles southeast of Madnl The
woman's wounds are said to be fatal.
McGill. an hour earlier. had escaped
from the prison farm, where he was
chopping wood. He was identified after
his capture by the thirteen-year- d
daughter of his victim. The wife OF
the farmer was cut about the throat
and stabbed in the left breast and right
side by the negro
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30

detectives Wilkinson. Parkinson and
i.ongnorc, three of the hest known. and
most efficient. men on the polic. corns
last evening resigned their positions.
announcing that they had accented
more rcmuncrativc employment at
camp Ice. The police commissioners
VIII have To elect the entire member
Shln OF the police corps from chief
Gown TOR the new term bcrinnins,
'u!E l. ana TO MI vacancies a number
OF new men VIII have 10 be chosen.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
JUNE LOSSES 141,147
british Casualty Report shows Some
Reduction From Tint OF
May
by Associated Press ]

LONDON. juno 29-British casual
TICS reported during June totaled al.
l4'. This compares with total casual.
Ties reported during May OF l66.S0s.
The losses for June were divided as
follows:
Killed or died OF wounds: omc.rs
Sic: men I7.494
Wounded or missing: Omcers, 3.6lo
men. 112.2lS.
The losses reported during the las,
eight days. rounding out the weekly
reports for the month. we're: killed oil
died OF wourdS-o!iiccrs. ll2: men
4,7I3.
Wounded or missing: Officers $50
men. a2.244
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30

great patriotic meeting and lawn
f"tc, under tho auspices Of the Y. NJ
t. y. and Y w G ~. will be held i'm
= entral Park on the evening OF July
J. !mmediateiy following the Wild Wcst
show at the fair grounds. and making
% lifting close OF the days celebration.
IN elaborate musical program IS being
arranged FOR the occasion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30

Il long chalk" whereas he always re-
spects tho Engllshman.
From the officials above named. and
others. obtained much useful data.
upon which / set TO work So much so
that | was soon able to furnish the
Orion with satisfactory report. Inter
ALA l discovered a plot for the over
throw OF Envcr and his government:
and tho ringleaders' names and dwell
ing places l Immediately cablcd to
Berlin. a new feather in my hat!
(To BE Continued To-NIorrow)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30

ts BRUNSWICK, GA. June % Tho
steamship Alabet, o $500 tons. was
Launched here to-day AT the plant Of
the American Shrbui!ding Company.
THE Alabet was named by Mrs. Wcou-
row Wilson. wife Of the President. and
was christened by Mrs Jennie Is
13SRrown. OF Brunswick. Senator Hok.
Smith, OF Georsia delivered a patriotic
sthdress In connection with the launch
Ing ceremony.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
ola hank Change, Name

The Petersburg Savings and Insur-
ahce company. the oldest bank in the
state, and one OF the strongest. has
increased its capital stock 10 81. oOO. O0r
ana mas changed its name TO Peters
nhrF savings and Trust Company
Amendments TO the banks charter -
authorize these changes arc before the
corporation Commission The !nsur-
ance department Will be divorced from
INC bank and operated separately and
independently. The bank IS on a pro
Eressive and highly prosperous basis
ana the banking house is undergoing
important alterations and improve
mcnts 10 facilitate It's rapiilv inr-c,s
ing business and accommodate it's ia
irons
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30

You can telephone your Want Ad to
The TimcS-Disputch by calling Ran
doIph !.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30

ihH board OF aldermen met last MIGHT
approved tho conference committco's
''pof on salary increases. concurrcd in
INC budget as amended by the council
and wound UP municipal business for
me hschl year ending June 80. All
hills against the city have been ordered
paid.
y Joint meeting OF The council and
board Of aldermen will he held Monday
'ch'hE Tor the election Of officers and
JOINT committees OF the two hor,cs.
Among the recent approprio,ione nv
tho council was one OF $1,000 FOR -
purchase OF twcnty-scven mules by Tho
cI'y which has decided to do lis owr
hau!lnE and cleaning instead OF lctt;rp,
IL OUT by contract as heretofore Tho
mules were purchased IN Missouri ana
arrived here yesterday
Personal nnd General
rev ~. H. Galiman. who has been
noIhs mission work in this city and az.
Camp Lee" as Lutheran pastor bag
zen called 10 attend the Chaplain.s
raining school at Camp TAYLOR. Louis
N'II". ny. and viii leave for tina.
cam next week
me military policc arrested nine
boot"Egcrs tnis weck-threc Of tbo,,
last night all on the charge NJ bri,,,.
80. "un9f mt" The Camp Lee rcscrva :
ioh. They arc all held for tho ac,Inr
90 ne Federal authoritics
~" petersburg Potarians tn
U'hH'ncc AT tho National Rotary CON
N'nton i'm Kansas CITY. VIII 49,,
N''"c IN automobiles purchased Inv q
'er 90 me DELEGATION. head Of tn,
WEI Myers Hardware Comparv
-, 'mGai advisory board under
,"rl"S = LHssitor chairman vii I'D
aH N" met IN this district who ,vnrc
missionaries V'' '"e't
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30

If you want to rent n home, renu the
For Rent" Ads In tho Times-DIapatcl.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
Great Woman Sou
Tells Life Story
Author Gives Stirring Revelations
OF Germans Far-Rcacht,s
Espionage System.

WRITTEN ny MISS OLGA Won
MARX.
EDITED ny HENRI DE HAL
SALE.
Copyright. 1917. by Henri de Hal.
sale. by the International
News Bureau. Inc.