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Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15
They Are Charged With Sending lnfor-
nation to Germany, and of Sim
Fein Activities, Espionage, Etc.

New York-Five American citizens
and two subjects of the German EN-
pire, one of them a woman, were
named as fellow-conspirators in two
indictments returned by a federal
grand jury Friday. Investigators de-
clared their operations the most SEN
sational undertaken by German intel
ligence agents since the war began.
The indictments allege conspiracy to
commit treason and conspiracy to COM
nit espionage. The assembling and
transmission of information relative
to Americas prosecution of the war;
the destruction of quicksilver mines
in this country to hamper the manu-
facture of munitions; assisting Ger
many in landing an armed expedition
! in Ireland; fermentation of a revolt
against British rule in Ireland; raising
of funds in this country with which
to finance these operations and de-
struction of munitions factories and
mines in Great Britain, are charged
as ramifications of the intrigue.
The principals named in the alleged
plots are:
jeremiah A. OLeary, prominent
American Sim Feiner, now a fugitive
from justice, on charges of espionage
act violation and for distribution of
alleged anti-draft literature in the
magazine Bull, of which he was for
merly editor.
Madame Maria K. de Victorica, alias
Baroness Won Kretzman, blonde-hair-
ed German woman of striking appear
ance and who is about 40 years of age.
Carl Rodiger, who claims Swiss citi-
zenship, but who is alleged to have
come to this country from Germany
under a fraudulent passport.
Willard J. Robinson of New York,
aged 40, and under suspended sentence
for seditious soap box" oratory in
New York in behalf of Sim Fein inter
ests.
John T. Ryan, Buffalo IN. " at
torney, alleged to have been active in
spreading Sim Fein propaganda in
this country.
Albert Paul Fricke, Mount Vernon,
N. Y, toy manufacturer, whose affairs
are now being administered by Alien
Property Custodian Palmer.
Nail Ripper, prominently identified
with Sim Fein activities in New York
City.
Rudolph Binder and Hugo Schweit-
zer, both of whom died last year, are
the other two Citizen defendants"
named in the indictments.
The seven individuals listed are
charged with completely in both con-
spiracies.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15
DRAFT HEAD PLEASED WITH
WORK BEING DONE BY VA
RlOUS ORGANIZATIONS
1886, ,7O8 MEN ANSWER CALL
HE has Confidence in the Future Az
ter Seeing the Results of the
Activities Of Volunteer
Assistants.
Baton Rouge.


Wei might We pause, today while
another million of our youths enter
the lists, and survey the results OF
the years work." says Provost Mar
sshal General Crowder in telegram
to Governor Pleasant.
The telegram gives monthly figures,
showing that the various local boards
Of the country. since September l,
1917 have sent to camp a total of l.
595,708 men, including the men being
sent this month
General Crowder speaks in terms of
highest commentator and apprecia-
tion of the work done by the local and
district boards, and says the nation
with full confidence in the men who
have performed these great tasks in
the past, faces the future without fore
boding''
The splendid work of our local and
district boards and of the other great
volunteer army Of assistants has filled
US with admiration says the mes
.stge.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15
Marine Insurance Not Ratsed,

Washington.-Sub danger is
not sufficient at this time to justify
advances in government marine in
surance rates, the treasury announced
Thursday. The rate on life insurance
for officers and crews of merchant ves-
sells engaged in traffic through the
war zone was reduced Wednesday
from % TO Is cents per 500, as rec
commended before the submarine at
tacks off the Atlantic coast.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15
INDICATIONS ARE GOOD Seven INDICTED AND WILL
FOR RECORD COTTON CROP FACE TRIAL FOR TREASON
Report Made by Department of Agri-
culture Shows Stand of Growing
Crop Is Good.

Washington.-Good prospects for a
cotton crop of record proportions this
year were indicated in Wednesday S
department of agriculture cotton re-
port showing the condition of the
growing plant to be S2.3 per cent Of
normal on May 25. This is the high
est condition on May % in the last ten
years, except in 1911, when it was
SIS per cent and q record crop was
produced.
The high condition and official state
ments that the stand is good and more
fertilizer has been used than the sea-
son before seemed to indicate that
the production will be large
With average growing conditions
from now until time of picking Off
cials here foresee a production ap-
preaching the record crops of 1885,
900 bales in 1914 and 1858, 900 bales
in 1911.
Revised estimates announced We'd
nesday showed the area planted and
in cultivation at the end of June last
year was 34,925,O0O acres, while the
area pickedNWas 1884, 900 acres. The
average yield per acre was 1897
pounds of lint.
An estimate of the acreage planted
this year will be announced in July.
The condition by states follow: Vir-
ginia, SO per cent; North Carolina, "a;
South Carolina, 80; Georgia, Is; Flor
ida, rs; Alabama, rs; Mississippi, Sc;
Louisiana, IS; Texas, 80; Arkansas, S5;
Tennessee, 80; Missouri, 70; Okla
homa, Sc; California, 81; Arizona, 80;
New Mexico, 80.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15
Oil Mil Men Elect Officers.

Houston, TeX.-P. z. Harlee of Birm.
ingLam, Ala, was elected president OF
the National Oil Mill Superintendents
Association at the close of its annual
convention in Houston Friday. D. B.
Denney of Greenville, Tex, was elect
ed vice president and F. P. Morris of
Purcell, Okla, was reelected secreta-
ry-treasurer. The election of the next
convention city was left in the hands
of the executive ommittee.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15
For Coastal Defense.

Washington.-A $16,000,O0 appro-
priation for establishing balloon and
airplane stations to guard the United
States against submarine and air at
tacks was asked of congress Thurs
day by the war department. The de-
partment desires to establish sixteen
stations, thirteen of them on the At
lantic coast and three on the gulf
coast. Definite specifications were
not given.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15
Mexican Editors Visit President.

Washington. - Mexican newspaper
editors touring the United States as
guests of the committee on public in
formation were received by President
Wilson at the White House Friday.
President Wilson expressed the hope
that the time was not far off when
there would be no more aggressions
of powerful nations against the weak
or
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

Representative Leopold of Plaque.
mines, and Representative Roy Of St.
Bernard have expressed a willingness
to do all in their power to carry into
effect the wishes of the professional
hunters on the lower coast that they
be placed on the same footing with
the amateur hunters with regard 10
the open season for shooting ducks.
The professional or market hunters
contend the sportsmen are given the
advantage of the longer period in
which to kill ducks, which they claim
is not fair to them and they are going
to appeal to the Legislature to amend
the law so the open season would be
the same for both classes
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15
Beaumont Merchants Body Found.

Beaumont, Tex.-Five weeks after
the mysterious disappearance of C. NJ.
Nichols from his junk and repair shop,
the body of the aged man, badly de-
composed, was found Tuesday by
searching party. Jesse W. and Elmer
Underwood, brothers. % and 16 years
old, respectively, are held in connec-
ton with the alleged killing.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15
Fairbanks succumbs to Illness.

Indianapolis.-Charles Warren Fair.
banks, former vice president of the
United States, died at his home in
Indianapolis Tuesday. Death was due
to intestinal nephritis, which had been
chronic ailment with him. All mem
bers of his family, except Major Rich
ara Fairbanks, who is in France, were
at his bedside when the end came.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15

The general appropriation bill, in
troduced by ]. Martin Hamley. chair
man of the House appropriations COM
mittee, and distributing from the va
rious funds S6,993, ,52749 for 1888,
and s6.794,393.59 for 1890, was in
troduced in the House of Representa-
tives last week. The total amount for
the two years provided for by the bill
is $13,787,9210S,
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15
President Again lntercedes for Moone,

Washington. President Wilson has
written second letter to Governor
Stephens of California, urging the par
don of Thomas ]. Mooney The presi-
dent asked for clemency for Mooney
in March, but Governor Stephens re-
piled that he could not act until an
appeal for the convicted man had been
passed on By the courts.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15

The prohibition issue in the Legis-
lature is still alive A round robin was
placed in circulation, having for its
purpose an attempt to have the candi-
dates for United States senator to de-
clare themselves on the prohibition
amendment to the Federal constitu-
ti0n
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15

Extension of the time for the con-
struction of the proposed bridge
across the Mississippi river at New
Orleans is provided in an amendment
to the Constitution introduced in the
House by Mr.. Barrett Of Orleans. The
amendment extends the time for be-
ginning work on the bridge to three
years after the close of the present
war
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15

A light vessel for South Pass and a
lighthouse depot for New Orleans
were authorized by the House of Rep
resentatives at Washington when 1t
passed the aids to navigation bill
t,E'he lightship will require an appro-
priation of s1e0,o0O, and the depot
$Ss,500. The site OF the depot is to
| b On the grounds of the Marine Hos
lpifal
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15

Withdrawal Of the entire racing bill
by its author, Senator Pipes, was
done suddenly and quietly in the Sen
ate, its opponents were caught mac
tive and before they could move to
Indefinitely postpone and apply the
"clincher" to it, and prevent it being
brought up again this session.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15

The House penitentiary committee
acted favorably on House bill by
Mr.. Anderson, authorizing the transfer
on the books of the state auditor and
state treasurer of S4,060.90 from the
credit of the general fund to the cred
it of the penitentiary fund, this
amount having been enormously cred
tied.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15

A fight has been started in the Cen
eral Assembly to prevent any increase
in street car fares at New Orleans by
the introduction of bill by Mr.
Schaff
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15

Claud Arnold Baker, aged %, Of
Guydan, with the American flying
forces abroad, lost his life during one
of the recent German air raids on
England. according to advices receiv-
ed by his parents. He was assisting
British aviators in an atrack against
the raiders.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15

A bill introduced in the lower house
of the Louisiana General Assembly by
Representative McCurdy of LaSal1e
parish to make the city of New Or
leans dry by establishing a 25-mile
zone around Jackson Barracks, Camp
Nichols and the naval station, was de-
feated by an overwhelming vote
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15

National Editorial Assn Convention.
Hot Springs, Ark.-Seattle was
chosen for the 1919 convention of the
National Editorial Association at a
session of the association Thursday.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15

Despite repeated warnings from
the fuel administration and the cam
paign of education lasting more than
two months, the fuel administration Of
Louisiana declared reports show lit
tie response to the "order your coal
! now" and "cut a cord now" slogans.
In the cities, particularly New o.
leans. where coal is extensively USED,
not more than 20 per cent of the or
ders for the winters supply of coal
have been placed so far In the coun-
try, the fuel administration local
committees report little activity to-
wards laying aside a great wood fuel
reserve during the summer
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15

The first wooden ship from the
yards at Morgan City slipped graceful
~ into the waters of the Bouef recenz-
". Mrs Charles N. Crowell OF Hous-
ION, Wifesof the district supervisor of
tulf coast ship yards of Emergency
fleet Corporation, chirstened the ves-
sel Laforge''
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15

Completion of the 12-mile highway
from Vinton to the Texas line is beng
held up on account Of inability to get
the State Highway Department to put
in it's share of the cost, estimated at
$4,000.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15

st. Mary parish bar met at Franklin
with every lawyer present or repre-
sented. and 100 per cent rendered
their services to the government for
the month of June for public speak
ing any time and anywhere.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15

John A. .'arker viii continue in his
pfunteer office of Food Administrators
pr Louisiana. He will not be can
ddate for The United States Senate,
fcording 10 reports from New Or
leans.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15

In compliance with proclamations
issued by President Wilson and Gov
ernor Pleasant, number of foreign
born citizens of Alexandria met and
formulated plans for loyalty cele-
bration to be held July 4.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15

The treasurer Of the Hammond
thnch OF the American Red Cross re-
perts that, after subscribing 5000 to
iE recent drive and paying other
mBnthly expenses, there remained on
lsaa June l, $226.01.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15

Th senate and house joint commit
tee b examine into the salary and
expeke account of the sheriffs. as
sessds and clerks went into execu-
tive ession at its first meeting held
in thu chamber of the lieutenant gov
erno11and organized by election Of
Senaar A. R. Johnson, of Claiborne
parisl as the chairman. and Repre-
sentative Frank E Powell, of Beaure-
gard krish, as vice chairman.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15

AT akpecfal session OF the police
jury ofEameron parish recently q
franch.s was given Frank Roberts Of
Lake G hrles. S. W .Sweenev aad
Jonn II Aer of Csmeroa to construcr
3 toll rdd from a point -nea- Grand
Lake toL Leesbarg, tic toll TO he
charged br q period O. ten years.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15

aoIin of the white sand variety
used in making oil and lard has been
discovered in large quantities near
Shreveport by NJ H. Smith, an oil ope-
ratG, according to a test received
from the Colorado Assaying Company
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15

Pointe a la Hache's oyster facto-
ri8, since the close of the oyster
sesson, are preparing to can sea
shrimp, and a large feet of fish boats
vii go out along the gulf coast to
seize. Shrimp are reported plentiful
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15

A demonstration of canning and
bTeamaking viii be given in the
Don 4dsonville High School building
juno 20 and q by Miss Marjorie B.
Arbdlr. emergency home demonstra
ti0n agent for Ascension parish.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15

A two weeks revival meeting was
commenced at the Methodist-E -EpisCo-
pal Church, South, at Hammond by
Rev. Henry Young, conference evan
gelist of Louisiana, who will havo
charge of the services.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1918-06-15

Co-eAerating will the Fuel As1minis-
tratiolIn its campaign to promote the
early Eaying Of coal, with view to
avertiB fuel crisis next winter a
Donaldonville coal yard has obtained
a largekupply of coal and is disposing
Of it { far-sighted and patriotic citi-
zens as65 cents a barrel in the va. !,
or 20 dnts delivered.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-09
Innocents Abroad.

Jewell Record: They tell this one
on a couple boys diving not far from
Jewell 1t seems the two young men
were at the state fair last week, and
stayed over night at boarding house.
Both had little money in their peck
cts, and when bedtime came they dis
covered that the fear of bold, bad burg
lars doomed up like bigger danger
than Uncle Sans khaki clad millions
look to the kaiser. The boys tucked
the. coin away beneath their pillows,
but still they were scared. They tucked
that coin away beneath the mattress
on their bed, and still they We're scar
ed worse than ever. Finally they hit
upon the strictly new and novel idea
of tucking that precious money away
in the toe of their stockings, then pull
ed the stockings on their feet-and
tied them on, fast around their ankles,
with their neckties. And then they
went peacefully to sleep.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-09
Officers For w. c. 7. U.

The annual business meeting of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
was held in the Kendall Young library
club rooms Friday afternoon. The
president, Mrs. J. c. Robson, presided
and the meeting was an enthusiastic
one, alive with war interests and the
cause of the White Ribboners."
The election of officers for the com
ing year took place with Mrs. Anna
Hebdon-Reade named as president
Mrs J. C. Robson was chosen first
vice president, the union refusing to
accept her resignation as president
without her accepting the last named
appointment. Mrs. J. Il. Clark was re-
elected treasurer, as was Mrs. Il. ID
Hoag to the secretaryship. Other Off
GERS of the association are appoinfivt
and these will be named by Mrs. Reade
shortly.
Names of The delegates to attend the
Estate convention of the w. G. L. u
to be held ut Perry in the early part
of October, include the president, Mrs
Reade. and Mrs. Alexander Groves
Mrs. T. w. Owens was named as alter
nate for the delegates.
Among the important features OF The
| meeting was the decision of the local
union to put on the feature film
Hit the Trail Holiday by George NJ
Conan. comedy drama, which has
enjoyed an amazing popularity. 1t is
planned to give this entertainment as
a two days feature at the Isis theatre
early in October.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-09
REBEKAHS TO FORT
DODGE TO MEETING
District Convention of lodge
COnvenes in That
City.

The annual convention of Rebekahs
in the district composed Of Hamilton
and Webster counties will be held to-
morrow in Fort Dodge. A large dele
CATION from the two Webster City
lodges and other lodges over Hamilton
county will attend.
This is the first time since 1914 that
the convention was held in Fort
Dodge. Last year it was held in
Jewell. The meeting place each year
alternates between towns in the two
counties. The following state officers
are expected to attend the Fort Dodge
meeting: Mrs. Leah Washbum Of
Mason City, president Of the state
assembly; Mrs. Emma Miller of Cher
okee, grand warden elect; Mrs Emma
Cemerrer, Spencer, marshal of assem-
bly,.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-09
Cass News.

A large party of young people gath
cred at the home of John Craig last
Tuesday evening in honor of two
selectmen-M. p. Craig and O. s. Wal
den, who left Thursday for Camp
Dodge. A delightful evening was
spent playing games, after which a
light lunch was served.
Raymond Wilder is working nights
ut the Little Chicago cafe in Webster
City.
A. Julian is in North Dakota helping
his brother thrash.
A. f. Lee has purchased an Inter
national tractor.
School started last Monday in Cass.
II. w. Soup has returned from Sioux
City, where he purchased two carloads
OF cattle for feeding.
Mrs. J. Pringle is visiting at the
Joseph Drake home.
Most of the people in Cass turned
out Thursday to see the boys off for
Camp Dodge.
Il. ID. Filler has purchased the old
J. w. Western place from G. Fielder.
Sept. Z.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-09
Three Warren County Farms for Sal,

lHTee warren county firInS lOr SAFE.
$50 acres 2L1s miles from st. Mary's
and 8. miles from Indiapola. Well i'm
proved, all hog tight.
200 acres 1 mile from town and IS
miles from Indianola. Well improved.
40 acres level.
$50 acres l mile from town and 8
miles from Indianola. Well improved.
Indianola is located on the Jefferson
Highway, IS miles south of Des MOines
and is one of the best county seats in
Iowa. Simpson college is located ut
lndianOla. own these farms and ex.
pect to go into the U. S. service this
fall and want to sell them at once. They
are good farms and l will sell them
worth the money and make most any
kind of terms desired.
Come and see them or write me- c.
r. Erb, Indianola. Iowa.
7d1f1- 10d1- 13d1- 16d1f1 -23d1- 26d1'.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-09
French Girl Writes Letter.

To write to and receive letters from
young French girl of her own age is
the pleasant experience of Miss Olive
Bateman Of this city. In addition,
Miss Bateman experiences the pleas
ure of all sisters in knowing the girl
friends of their brothers, for this
Mademoiselle Eugene Bihoes very
materially aided Leigh Bateman of the
aviation service in learning the French
language.
The letter from the Mademoiselle is
very well written in French and Miss
Bateman has made the following
translation of it:
Dear Mademoiselle: l received
your letter few days ago. expect
ed it, for your brother had written me
and told me that would certainly re-
ceive letter from you soon. 1t gave
me much pleasure and was not difficult
to read. You write in French so well
for having taken it only one year.
II have not written to your brother
for some time for l am engaged to a
young man of my own country. Your
brother was very kind; he came
rather often to see us for we live only
five kilOmeters from the camp where
he was We could not carry on con-
versation very easily for he spoke no
French and l cannot understand Eng
fish. We could only make each other
understand by the use Of a French
English dictionary, which your broth
er brought when he came. He spoke
often of you and your parents.
II understand you desire that the
war end soon that Leigh may return
home, also your other brother. 1t
seems to me that Leigh told me that
you have another brother. l hope that
you have news from them often and
that they are we'll.
II hope to receive letter in Eng
lish from you soon. / cannot read it
easily but one of my friends who
speaks English will translate it to me.
with best wishes,
Eugene Bihoes, Colpo, Morbihan.
Miss Bateman was a student of
French at the Iowa State University
last year and that she has put her
knowledge to good use is apparent
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-09
Hotel Omen Again.

The Wilson Hotel was reopened
to the public this morning will
II. T. Harvey again at the helm as
manager. ,ea
The hotel has been closed for d
week, pending arrangements for its
re-opening Unden the new owners, the
North American Hotel company. Mr.
Harvey's lease from the former owner
w. N. Merrill, expired September 1st
when the building was closed. Mr.
Harvey was intending to retire from
the management of the property, but
after several consultations with the
news owners. has decided, to continue
to operate the place.
1t is the intention, Of course, to teaI
down the present building in the
spring and erect new structure.