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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
NOTORIOUS SPIES CAUGHT
English OmceFs Detect Attempted
Transfer Of Securities Valued mt
Million Pounds.
I By Associated Press.

10y ASsoClAtcd freSs.J
LONDON. December 15.--Detcctfon OF
four notorious German spies through
laboratory methods OF discovering hid :
den writing In documents, has been
accomplished by the efficiency of the
postal censorship In London. IT Is an
nounced. Securities worth 100000
pounds have been stopped In course OF
transit for enemy use and 1.750,00O
pounds worth OF stock or bonds de-
tanned for investigation. Enemy COM
municatfon through tho mail has been
completely cut of. and public money
has been saved by the discovery OF at
tempts to hoard vital supplies, to the
extent of $4,000 pounds involved in a
relatively small transaction In ono i'm
portant commodity. During this year
10000 "cloaks'' or Intermediates for
enemy trade, have been detected aud
their activities stopped.
Tho stan of the headquarters OF tho
postal censorship totals 1900 Of whom
Bats are women. Their work requires
such education and skill that the gov
ernment had difficulty In securing
established TO train candidates to de-
tect codes. secret writing. and other
subterfuges. Tho average number of
letters censored each day is over 350.-
600. Weighing about four tons.
Queen Mary recently spent an enter
taining two hours at the headquarters.
The uncommon language room." where
$50 languages. European. Asiatic and
African. have been read, especially
claimed her interest.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
BILLY SUNDAY ON JOB TO
CONVERT U. S. CAPITAL
Noted Evangelist Arrives In Wash
fnEton Preparatory to Begin
ming Great Revival.
HUGE CROWD Buds WELCOME
Tabernacle, Holding Fifteen Thous-
aud People, VIII BE Opened Sum
day, With Special Service--Teas
aud Lunches for War Workers.

WASHINGTON. January g. Billy
sunday arrived in Washington tonight
to convert Congress. chase out tho
devil and assail the Kaiser. He will
be here eight weeks.
Sunday arrived on train that was
four hours late. but the enthusiasm OF
tho delegation that welcomed him had
not tagged in the waiting. He and
Ma" Sunday and the others OF their
corps OF evangelist assistants. held up
on tho way by the cold. were warmed
by the reception from tho local COM
mittee. choir, hundreds OF Sunday
fans and a great crowd.
The big tabernacle built for tho
evangelist In the parkway opposite
tho Union Station. was dark and silent
tonight, but it will reverberate to Billy
Sundays denunciatioSS OF sin to-mor-
row morning and afternoon and even
Ing. About l25 churches have omit
ted their usual morning services to
cooperate with Billy Sunday to-mor-
row morning, and the openipS Of his
crusade here is expected to be attend
ed by tremendous thrcng Official
and social Washington are expected to
put themselves In the way Of hitting
the trail tomorrow night Friends
of the evangelist are hoping the Pres
ident VIII visit the tabernacle some
time during tho campaign.
The huge tabernacle holds about 49,
700 persons and has rest rooms, res
taurant and other convsniencea Billy
sunday says he Is going to make
special campaign for the thousands OF
young women in Washington who are
doing war work, and Will make things
comfortable for them with afternoon
teas and luncheons.
I sure expect a rlproaring time
here" said Billy on his arrival her.
tonight. MY hopes for Washington
are at concert pitch"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
NJ all Pouch With
$4,000 Missing
Clerk Turns His Back for a
Second and II Dis
appears.
appears.

NEW HAVEN. CONN. January ga
registered mall pouch containing. II
is said, $4,000 in negotiable securities
and coupons. disappeared from the New
haven post-ofiice last Sunday. 1t be-
came Known tonight. Tho theft IL
mystery. The authorities refuse to
discuss the incident. 1t Is known sew
eral suspects uro under surveillance.
but no arrests have yet been made.
The pouch had been sent from Boston.
According to the story Of the theft,
tho pouch disappeared in a mysterious
manner. clerk had turned TO a
locker for the key to receptacle In
which registered parcels are placed.
His back was turned for tho fraction
Of minute. When he went TO get
the pouch 1t was gone.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
DEATHS REPORTED
General PerskinE Announces Loss OF
Men In France From
Pneumoair.
TBy Associated Pres

TBy Associated Pre1-1
WASHINGTON. January 5.-Gcneral
rershinE to-day reported to tho War
Department tho following deaths from
natural causes:
Private Richard Eady. stevedore. jan
uary 3. pneumonia. Emergency adj
dress. Peter Bennett, uncle, Eadytown.
S. c.
Private Charlie Williams. labor COM
pany. January 3, pneumonia. Emer-
gency address. Ed German, uncle.
Clearwater. Fla.
Private Richard Moody. stevedore.
January 3. pneumonia. Emergency
address, Jazebell Moody, wife. Eeeses.
S. &.
Private Isaac Williams. stevedore.
January 4. pneumonia. Emergency
address Maggie Williams. wife. Chap
pells, S. G..
Private George w. billiard. stevedore.
January }. Pneumonia. Emergency
address. Charlie billiard. r r. D. No. 3.
Box Sc. Forsyth. Ga.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
MINE EXPLOSION KILLS FOUR
Gns In Part of Lynch Valley Csai Com
pany's Mine Near DrtstoI
Causes Tragedy.


BRISTOL. VA. January 5.--Four men
we're killed instantly in dust ex.
plosion in tho coal mine OF the Lynch
Valley Coal Company Ut Percell. Va,
about noon to-day. The men were ut
orally blown from the mine by the
force OF tho explosion. The bodies fell
about thirty yards from the entrance
and were badly manEled.
Several other miners working in
other sections OF tho m.ne were seri-
ously shocked. but wore able TO come
out. 1t Is believed gas was exploded
when tho men made their shots at
1880 o'clock. As had been their Gus
tom on account OF traces Of gas in
that part OF tho mine where the four
dead mon were working. 1t is believed
the men had set their blasts and were
on their way out when the explosion
occurred.
One OF the dead IL sixteen-year old
boy.
The mine has been In operation only
about one year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
SPAIN TRANQUIL SAYS
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

MADRID, January st 4. ofscj,1ry
announced that Spain is tranoui,
everywhere The number Of noncom
missioned officers removed from the
army because Of their activities In
forming "juntas Of defense" has reached
1900.
The republican press strongly denies
mat the movement was revolutionary.
III impartial declares that tho military
element should abstain from national
politics: and that the public peace ana
the future OF Spain are 80 exactinE tina
public powers should be kept to their
natural limits.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
BURNING Girl. ROLLED
IN SNOW BY BROTHER

Especial TO The Tim es- Dispatch.l
WINCHESTER, VA, January 5.-To-
night Amanda Vincent, daughter OF
Charles Vincent. was terribly burned
while standing near stove. Her life
was probably saved by younger
brother. who dragged her into the yard
and rolled her over in the snow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
HELD IN JAIL
Man Caught In Raleigh Munitton Plant
Fails to Explain Photos Found
on Him.

RALEIGH. N. c., January 5.-Jerome
j. kolaske, who claims to be OF Pollsh
descent and is supposed to DO Ger
descent, WAS given a hearing this at
ternoon before United States Commits
sioner Bachelor on charge OF en-
tering the Raleigh Iron Works. a To-
cal munition plant. to obtain informa-
ton that might be used against the
American government, and. In default
of $4,000 bail, was recommitted to jail.
Witnesses testified that KoIAske told
employees that this country would be
better of IL the Germans won tho war
and took possession. and that IL was
. shame the way the government was
treating the I. w. w. He also stated
that tho Kaiser has had England whip
ped. He claimed to be . mach mist
Photographs OF mutation plants and
cantonments which wsre found in the
automobile by which ho came to tho
city also figured In the case.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
INVEST IN SNAlLS
Profitable Business IL Built UP Among
school Children by Woman
in Chtcnco,

CHICAGO. I'LL, January 5.-An in
vestment Of 10 cents three years ago In
two rod snails has Melted a profitable
business for Nine. Veronica varje
Scrimshaw. who Is known to hundreds
Of school children as 1.-The Snail
Queen"
The small investment brought thou
sands OF snails, which Nine. Scrim-
shaw sells to school children. fifty for
cents, and the Madame throws in a
bit of seaweed and sand. The children,
are SO eager for snails that tho Mad
ame's pronts sometimes reach $12 a
day She Is said to be tho only woman
known to raise snails.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
BIBLE CAUSES MURDER
Quarrel Over Scriptures Leads Ten
nesSee Man TO Stay His
Brother.
lBy Associated Prss..1

KNOXVILLE. TENN, January S.
Following dispute over the interpre-
tatlon OF passage OF Scripture. VIII
llam FINLEY killed his brother. Thomas
FINLEY. at their homo in Meigs County
yesterday The tragedy was Witnessed
by the mother, two brothers and a
sister Thomas Finley's throat was
cut
William Finley. devout churchman.
was reading the family Bible when the
question arose that precipitated the
fratricide.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
Get Eeady to Take Lines.

WASHINGTON. January 5.-Adminis-
tration leaders In Congress went to
work to-day to bring about carly en-
actment OF Legislation recommended
by President Wilson to perfect govern
ment control OF railroads and provide
for their reimbursement on tho basis
Of prc-war earnings.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
RT. REV. J. S. FOLEY DIES
Bishop of Catholic Diocese OF Detr.it
Suceun'bs Following Recent
Stroke OF Apoplexy.

DETROIT. MICH. January 5.-The
~. Rev. John $. Foley. for twcnty-nine
years bishop OF tho Roman Catholic
Diocese of Detroit, died this afternoon
here after long illness. A recent
stroke OF apoplexy fastened tho end,
Bishop Foley was born in Baltimore
November 5. 1888. Ie spent his early
life in that city. being closely associ-
ated with soldiers hospitals during tho
War Between the States. He founded
the Church of st. Martin Of Tours, Bal
timore. in 1867. Of which he continued
to be the rector twenty-o ono yearu. wher,
he was chosen Bishop Of Detroit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06

Committee meetings at the v w q
a. tomorrow include physical depart-
ment committee. 1880 A. NJ; member
snip committee. 1880 p. M; vocational
committee. Sis P. NJ.
The Junior Hollywood Memorial AS
ISOLATION will meet In the clubroom OF
the I. w. c. A. tomorrow at IL O'Clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
Hello Girl. G. .. ssr,n.

MARTINS FERRY. OHIO. January s.
-!eiephone service between this city
ana Fyiand was cut off to-day when
mo operators at the Harrison and JEFF
lerson Telephone Exchange at Rayland
went on strike for = Is per cent in
crease In wages.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
re Meet In Charintt..

WICHITA FALLS. TEXAS. january
6.-F'ormal announcement that the next
annual meeting or the Southern Com
meYcial Secretaries' Association will be
held at Charlotte, N. c., Juno s, z and
s, was made hero to-day by President
B II. johnson. OF the organization.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
TWO GYPSiES ARRESTED
Later ReIeased Whea Ne Connection
With Jewel Robbery

With Jewel Robbery
IL Shown.
TWO gypsies were yesterday arrest
cd as suspects in the robbery which oe-
CURED Friday night. when Jewels VAL
ued at upwards Of S1,100. were stolen
from the home OF w. NJ. Anderson, 700
Moss Side Avenue. Ginter Park
Entrance was effected by use OF a
skeleton key on rear door, and two
young men. who were seen lettering
in the neighborhood prior to tho rob-
berry are suspected. Detective Sergeant
Wiltshire has the case under investiga-
ton.
The mon arrested yesterday WERE To-
ter released whom 1t clearly appeared
that they were not connected with tho
crime. The stolen articles included
watches, diamond rings, articles Of
jeweiry set with rubies and opals, q
fraternity pin. The thieves carried
away Q green felt hat also.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
Percy Towue. B.iied.

Percy Townes, OF Danville, who was
arrested here charged with bisamy and
contributing to the moral delinquency
of Elizabeth Ford. 7o7-A West Marshall
Street. has secured bail in the sum OF
$4,000 for his appearance in Police
Court to answer the charge. Mrs. Jes-
sic Taylor. of Danville. furnished tho
security
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
Bluei.eket. wne.A .....

SEATTLE. WASH, January s.-Fif.
entered the office of the Dailv cali
radical newspaper here Tonight and
almost completely wrecked the insti-
tuition. according to witnesses. II was
said the sailors were led by two
civilians.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
Mccormick q Candidate.

CHICAGO. January 5.--Conrressman
Medill McCormiek. Republican. to-day
FORMALLY announced his candidacy for
the United States Senate and will con-
test the seat now held by James Ham
ilton Lewis. Democrat.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-02-01
RECOLLECTIONS OF THE REBELLION
BY S. T. POLLARD

back and forth night and day
Woods0n had securnd an iron pin
similar and of bout the size of q
car coupler, in use in those days
the only weapon available Night
drew near and a cold rain set in
which was favorable to the chances
of escape. When the guards for
the evening we're placed on their
posts it. was observed that Union
soldier named VIM. Yeager was on
this beat just over the fence where
the break was to be made. Now
If Yeaeer should become a victim
OF the iron pin it would be because
there was no other weapon handy
with which the deed could be &C
complished. Yeager, now a citizen
% Kansas City, and Woodson had
been neiehbors before the war and
fairly good friends but in their des.
peration the prisoners saw no reas-
on why his life, if needs be, should
stand between them and Liberty.
The weather, as already stated,
being quite disagreeable it was no.
ticed by the men that the sentry
would tarry several minutes at ore
end of his beat and it developed
that an outside stairway was locat-
ed there and Yeager would step
under this stairway. out of sight of
bis beat, ia order to get a moments
relief from the storm. Some time
after dark il wasdecided to make the
dash They dropped from the win
dow about IL feet from the ground.
Woodsonand the boy scaled the fence
wit h ease, but the other man being
very short experienced considerable
difficulty in getting over Olce on
the outside a start was made to
clear the camp without coming in
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-02-01
0 Conserve Food

President Wilson Saturday issued
a proclamation calling upon the
people to make their greatest effort
to conserve food for the allied forces.
He says that reduced production Of
Europe. the partial failure of crops
and the reduction of shipping has
placed the burden uponthe shoulders
of this country. To provide for
sufficient cereal food, says the proc
lamation,:the homes, public eating
places and dealers shouldsubstitute
vegetables for meats and other
cereals wherever possible.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-02-01

contact with the troublesome SEN
tries and within a few minutes
this feat was accomplished. The
fugitives started in westernly d.
rection but owing to the inky dark
ness their progress was slow After
travelling several hours they came
into q road and suddenly came
upon a lone footman. Woodson
grabbed the man from behind and
demanded his name. He told them
his name was Hillery Hardesty and
resided near that place. He also
informed them that they were only
4 miles from PALMYRA and that
they were travelling in the direction
of that town. 1t is needless to say
they changed their course and as
the day dawned they concealed
themselves until night when they
resumed their journey. Some time
the next day. considering they were
far enough away from danger, they
ventured to farm house where
they procured food. after which
they took a southernly course.
crossing the H. & st. Joe r. r.
about half way between Monroe
City and Hunnewell. Strange
enough they passed the home of
Mr. Yager who was probably at that
moment wondering what on earth
had become of his prisoners.
At a point near where the village
of Clapper now stands they took
leave of each other with an effec-
tionate farewell and each went his
way.
Mr.. Woodson visited his home
for a few hours but deeming it not
safe to remain in that neighborhood
very long he started for California.
and right here a real story writer
would stop to put in lot of senti-
mental stuff about his sweetheart
aud a tender farewell attended
with many solemn promises to al
ways remain true. etc. However
we may say the lovers remained
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-02-01
Carson For Harmony

It's apparent from the whole
tenor of the news coming out Of
Great Britain that the Irish question
is again approaching an acute stage.
The Irish Convention appears to be-
about ready to report, and every
effort is being made to secure such
a report as will harmonic Ireland
and lead to the establishment of a
Government there that will
command support, or at least de-
mand fair trial, from all of the
Irish parties.
Sir Edward Carson's resignation
from the War Cabinet has been
variously interpreted. but he has
said that his prime motive was to
clear the way for an Irish settle
ment and that his intention is to
use. his utmost influence among his
friends to see that the convention
is not barren of results"
The language quoted is that of
the editor of The London Chronicle.
who interviewed Sir Edward and
presumably represents his attitude.
There is no more powerful influence
in Ulster than Sir Edward Carson's.
If other men of equal prominence
in the other camps will take the
same attitude, they and the Govern
ment, which must feel the Irish
question,to be an almost intolerable
burden. ought to be able to set up
a Government in Ireland under q
constitution.
No event in foreign affairs could
have better effect in America than
a new Ireland governed according
to its wishes. and this is another
reason for thinking that the Irish
convention will not be permitted to
fail.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-02-01

stripes, SO inches wide, or TN yards ~
inches wide. For large size, 5% yards
outing flannel. light or dark stripes, SO
Materials: -Four buttons. bone or pearl,
white or dark color. y inch diameter (for
coatl, two buttons bone or, pearl, white
troussrs). Sewing thread No. 50, white
or color to match. Sewing thread No. SO.
white or color to match (for button
pattern oatiine. 'Ss All f seams. hem E and
turnings have been allowed.
Hospital Bed Shirt-Size medium. OF
SO; Two sizes. medium ana large: ThEe,
bleaehed, IS Inches wide lunbieached
muslin slim accepted + take; seven yards
rails: Eive-eighths inch twilled tape
white, ~ yards long. Sewing thread No
80. white. Red Gross emblem. Cut or
and turnings have been allowed
Bed Socks. Bandaged Foot Sock. op.
| Grating Legging-one size. officia
socks and operating leggings in pairs
lined, X yards or 60 iac6ss outing fiSn
na Ss Vide VI dark ok rRsfs tf
eighth-inch twillsd tape. white or colo
tS Eatoh 81 INCHES che long lily StTo pieces eacl
Bandsgsd Foot socE-Made singly
ike lined pa3amaS, 50 inches or "a niche
wide; -inch twilled tape: draS color.
pairs. Az yards canton flannel, bleache'
or unbleached al ihchee for one pair
inch twilled tape yh,i ncS. 81 on lno95e e
one pair). Sewing thread No. go. whit
or to match. Cut on the pattern outline
All seams. hens and turnings have bee
allowed.
DIraotions for. other hospital garment
will follow MRS. H. r. BROWN,
Director OF Womans Work Southwestern
Diyision. A. Il. c., 1917 Railway hx
change st. Louis.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-02-01

Knitting,
The demand for knitted articles con-
tinues undated. The order Of demand
now stands: Sweaters. socks. helmets
Send for the Red Cross pamphlet on
knitting. II you viii follow its directions
Der of stitches you will get correct and
serviceable garments. When the yarn is
thinner than that required by the Red
Cross standard finer needle must be
used, with more stitches, or. for the
sweater, the thread may be doubled.
Never leave knot in your yarn Splice
the ends by ravelling for, two inches;
rolling into a solid thread. Socks must
not have a ridge under the heel. nor at
the end of the toe. Never finish a toe
casting of from both needles together;
never do this under the heel.
Please make knitting leisure time &C.
SsS ss e q snn wa as y y6a AK
It is astonishing how the garment grows
from this odd-tme activity.
Hospital Garments.
Every pattern company now carries the
standard Red Cross patterns II they
are mot carried by your local dealer gel
Service. 1886 olive street, st, Louis. They
give the details OF putting the garment
together. Order cut garments or cut
your own by machinery. Do not waste
Pajamas and bed shirts are in creates
demand. Underdrawers and undershirti
come next. and Just no wwe have cal
for bedspreads. They are made OF col
Ored cotton or chintz and measure sever
by five feet. Comfort pillows are also Il
demand. FIJI a white container l6x2
inches or smaller with finely snippe,
pieces Of cotton cloth mixed half and hal
with shredded cotton and enclose all Il
| q pillow slip.
pital garmentei
Pajamas-official American Red Cros
Pattern No. 60. Size large. Two sizes
medium and large. For medium Size, 81
yards outing flannel light or dar
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-02-01

One paragrapher says, in com
menting on the taking over the rail-
ways by the government. that the
Democrats will get the lower berths
and the Republicans will have to
take the uppers, to which one of our
Democratic friends retorts, IF the
Republicans were in power they
would take the whole sleeping Cal
and make the Democrats sleep on
the roof"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-02-01

The production of more fats today
is a critical necessity for the preser-
walton of our soldiers on the firing
line and our associates in the war.
Every pound of fat is as sure a
service as every bullet, and every
hog is of greater value to the
winning of this war than a shell.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-02-01

We trust formers and gardeners
are planning to increase the acre
age of all crops this year. Not an
acre of tillable land should remain
idle. With prevailing prices there
is sure to be good money in every
thing the soil can be made to pro-
duce. A good crop season and g
large acreage means big money.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-02-01
WOMANS WORK.
is DOING
WHAT YOU

Under the department of Womans Work listed all of
those articles for the of the wounded and
the comfort of the convalescent.
Red Cross work shops through the country busy engaged
turning quantities the various surgical dress
badly field dressing stations hospi
abroad These dressings made with the
hygenc surroundings their occupying
of of thousands of larger cities
throughout the be fear of oversupp of
hospital dressings for them will become
imperative the military operations commenced with
vgor in spring There also demand for
which heading hospital
directions for the making which herewith appended These
articles be the home the church,
articles the home church
ind most