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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-11
BRITISH FURNISHED STRONG
REASON FOR DUBLIN FIASC0
City Armed Camp Day DcynIcra
Planned His Triumphal
Entry.

DUBLIN. May Io.-The real reasons
why Edmund DeValera. president of
the Sim Fein organization. did not
make triumphal entry into Dublin
after his disappearance from Jail were
mat the city represented an armed
camp. with batteries. tanks and air
pi anes ready for service.
Lieutenant General Sir F. Shaw
commander chief Of ireland. issued
an order prohibiting the holding of
any meeting Of demonstration under
the defense OF the realm act without
authorized permission. The law pre-
vents gatherings which will give rise
TO grave disorder"
Aside from that. the British au-
thoritics believed in taking no chances.
All the bridges in the city were held
by soldiers; cavalry patrollcd the
streets and suburbs. accompanied by
mounted policemen. to show them the
way; while single mounted dispatch
riders. mostly lanccrs. were 70 he seen
in many parts of the city. Groups Of
metropolitan police were stationed at
various points.
Infantry arrived from Belfast Arm
ored cars were drawn up at the north
wall and number of tanks we're un-
shipped. At one aerodrome near the
city provision was made for forty adj
ditional airDlanes from England Dur
ing the early morning hours Of the
day of the intended demonstration air
planes were noticed passing over the
city. Later in the day the air hummed
their eye on all the surrounding coun-
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STRIKE SKlT CAUSE OF
AUTHORS QUICK SUCCESS
Enrol Introduces Novel Phase. OF Police
and Pickpockets'
WaIkouf

LONDON. May lo.-In the newest
s,aggers his way into instantaneous
popularity with the British theater-
going public. here is a strike skit.
The police strike as the stage COP
per is saving the watch OF an amiablc
gentleman from the clutches OF a
desperate looking pickpocket
and the dip again robs his victim
watch changes hands again. a strike
Of "blackleg" is Missed after the thug
he reluctantly returns his gains.
The idea originated, presumably.
somewhere in the fertile brain OF Al
bert de Courvlle.
Three days later de Courville and all
other theatrical managers and pro-
ducers are threatened by a strike of
body. They want chiefly s3 week
minimum wage and payment for re-
hearsals. The union must be recog-
nized.
The, Evening News proposes arbtra
ton. and is combinG the West End to
see If there is anybody neutral enough
to mediate.
Mr.. dc Courville may collect mucn
good review lateral before the con-
trovery ends
'T would not consent to employ only
members of the union" he says Man
ayers must have freedom OF choice in
that matter. The minimum wage is a
matter of further negotiation"
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HAVING DONE THEIR BIT"
BURGLARS BURCLE AGAIN
London Thieves Back From War on
Huns. Return to the
Jimmy"
ONE WEARS VICTORIA CROSS
Captain Says Modest Hcro's One
Regret Was That Recruiting
Officers Refused to Record His
Occupation.
ONE WEARS VICTORIA CROSS

LONDON. May io-The oldtine
housemaid Who has Just finished help.
wages in munition6 factories vii! not
go back TO cap and apron.
The ex-dustman who cartcd away
ne ashes before, he went over the
top for King and country refuses 20
go back 10 MS former beat.
y hundred lowlv and some fairly
profitable occupations cry out for the
men and women who refuse 10 slip
back smoothly into the inches they
httcd hcfor" William Hohenzollcrn
started his campaign NJ kul,ur
Eu, ;he burglar-he Or tho soft foot
ball the Jimmy and the bottle Of soup
had pride in his profession" lons
before William dreamed his fatal
dream. That pride abides with him
still and lie is going back"
His thirst FOR excitement has been
"hetted by tho thrills of midnight
raids ana tho dangers Of mo mans
land. Perhaps there will be new and
daring inventions and achievements in
the profession OF burSlaring: Ger.
,ain;y there has been vast increase
w ne number OF burslaries since de-
mobilization started.
Men who prowied By night for the
sake. Of adventure and profit enlisted
Or "crn roinceu out uy the draft. lie.
nohiit@ai'"n has released many ,,u'.
BLACK smith,. and church. deAcons.
II Is on record that orc convicted
hnrE!ar Won sna nov wears the Vic
ior!a Cross the highest award for
bravery.
The captain Of famous nehtins
regiment tells the story of the bray-
esq man In his company a corporal
who won decorations and honors and
described himself as professional
thief
Ills one regret" said the captain.
was tina; the recruiting authorities
would not let him describe his occu-
'burglar''
Police give ample testimony TO the
truth OF tho assertion ,ha; Inc bur
R!ar still has pride in his work, and
is not above going back 10 Il after
te has collected his gratu!ty and put
on nufti.
Burglars who have served In The
army are going back 10 their old
trade one police Official declares
These men deliberately elect 10 live
10y stealing because they find it ad :
Nenturous. II was with the same spirit
that they joined the army"
Housewives will testify also. Not
a >nciEhborhood in London but has had
It's series Of scarcs. due to burg a RE
nearby. and the scrvantlcss house
wife makes her trip TO the shops
nervousiy fearing that the silver will
be missing on her return:
Il has been suggested that airplancs
stolen goods into Belgium. When $50
600 worth of cloth can be lifted
from a warehouse absolutely without
leaving a trace theories are sure TO be
numerous, but the police refuse thus
far 10 accent the airDlane clue
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SWINDLER GOT FARMER
LADS HARD-EARNED CASH
Boy Dreamed OF Time When He yyou,,
hnNe Si,00O-Lost IL at
First OppOrtunity.

CHICAGO. May l0-Au the v.ars
ihat Walter Strand worked on a FARM
near sycamore, Ill. he dreamed of the
time when he would have $1,000 sayeS
up.
the $1,000. deposited it in a ham
TOOK modest room. and began r.
look around for attractive invest
mcntS.
The stranger he met was Mexican
although he told Strand he coulj
speak four languages Ills father haJ
died and left him a great fortune in
:a,,.,; gold and securities
reaching into millions. He sobbcd as
he told OF the death of his athcr. and
his sorrow Increased as he brought
out the fact that with much wealth
at ms disposal he didn't have money
enough 10 so and claim it,
What's the fare to Mexico?" asked
Strand.
About $1,000" the stranger said.
thousand I'd return $1,000 in a month.
I'd give him my entire heritage as
security. I'd put it in writing"
lie burst into tears again.
a.. TINS point man walked up
he said. I'll let you have the thou.
sand"
No chance said Strand II saw
him first. IN let him have it,"
The weeping Mexican nodded.
Strand rushed TO the bank, got the
money and returned with il to his
new found friend. Before his eyes
the stranger wrapped the money in n
handkerchief and put it in his pocket
Then he appeared to change his mind
I'm not going 10 leave until to-
morrow" he said. There's no use
carrying all this money around with
me. Somebody might steal it, Chi
caSo is full of sharpcrs. you know"
II know" said Strand.
He took the handkerchief and went
l. 1,A -
blank paper fell out.
1t takes a long time to save $1,000
on the farm. Police are looking FOR
> Weeping Mexican. and Strand is al
most stranded.
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CANADIANS WOULD FARM
Soldiers Returned From War Express
Wish to Go Bnck on
the Land,

MONTREAL. May Io.-Forty- three
per cent of Canadian soldiers have
expressed wish to go on chc land
II is estimated that as large per cent
of American soldiers will want 10 be-
come farmers.
Canadas proposed legislative pro-
gram will open for settlement every
acre of uncultivaie land in the Do
minion. Farms will he sold to settlers
on twenty year payment plan. / 0 per
cent cash down and with provisions
in the law for loans OF $4,000 10 the
farmers for live stock aud improve
ments. These terms will apply not
only to all government owned lands
but to all privatcly-owned uncultivated
lands, including hundreds of idle i'm
Canada has more than 400.0 900
acres Of arabic land. of which less
than 40.000.000 acres are under cultiva-
ton, OF this area, 100000, 900 acres
are in the three prairie provinces.
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NEW SCHOOLS TO TEACH
SCIENTIFIC FARMING
Three Agricultural Institutions to He
Established In Western
Canada,

EDMONTON. ALTA. May 1o.-Three
new agricultural schools vii. be es-
inblished in Alberta this year. Dun
tan Marshall, Provincial Minister of
Agriculture. says that with these al.
ditional schools, 1000 students will
be taught scientific farming in all the
agricultural schools Of the province
Alberta several years aSo adopted
The plan of bringing the school to
the farmer rather than the farmer
10 the school: Instead of centering
its agricultural educational program in
one large provincial school /. built
several schools lin various districts of
the province. These conveniently To-
Gated schools have been largely at
tended. Three new schools will make
SIX in all. covering all sections of
Alberta.
with Its three new schools. Alberta
will have larger agricultural school fa-
ipce and at smaller cost. The six
schools will represent an investment
OF 100000, while tho centralized
schools OF the other provinces have
cost three OF four times that amount.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-11
WHOLE BRITISH FLEET
TO SAIL SEVEN SEAS
Englands Navy Will Keep in Trim
by Making Extended
Cruise.
ATLANTIC FLEET rs POWERFUL ].
Newest Kinds Of Sca-Going Craft.
craftsmanship Tests With Real
Targets Will Feature Voyage.
Final Disposition OF Armament.
ny FLOYD M,cCnrrE.

LONDON. May little British fec,
y 70 oe redistriouted among the seven
viii be the Atlantic neet. being the
largest in numbers and comprising the
best fighting ships.
The Atlantic feet is to keep in good
shoot at. TIL. being the first time that
regular hect-iring service has been
attached 10 the British navy The
hring service comprises the monitors
Moore. along with the Hibcrria and
two other vessels. Thus naval gum
merry Will form a more important role
than hitherto.
The other fleets in the order of i'm
portance, viii be Home feet. Medit-
terranean feet, Nest Atlantic squad
ron China squadron. Cape squadron.
south American squadron and East
Indies squadron.
Atlantic Eject Is Large
Queen Elizabeth. MaIays. Bsrl,a sns
valiant, Warspite. Roysl Sovereign.
the Canada. The rest OF .,his dctach-
ment. wtll comprise the battle cruiser
ssquadron--Lion Tiger. Princess Royal.
Rcpulse and Renown. the first light
cruiser squadron. squadron OF sea :
pianc carricrs--the Furious. Nindic-
tive, Argus. Pegasus and the Nirvana
subma rine notilas. which include Ali
The H-boats-thc mos; powerful ever
pn!!t-and the other newest kinds OF
The home feet Will consist of the
third battle squadron. the second
Light cruise! squadron, the fourth and
hfth destroyer flotil!as and the first
minciayer squadron
The Meditterrancan fleet comprises
the fourth battle squadron, the fifth
light cruiser squadron the sixth de-
stroyer notilla and the fifth subma-
rine notilla. with two boats for ser
vice on the Danube and Two on the
Red Sea.
4 Squadron for China.
The China squadron consists OF the
New zealand, the NTH light cruiser
squadron, tie seventh destroyer no.
tilln and the sixth submarine flotiila.
Win dozen light draught craft for
The sixth light cruisGr squadron
goes to tho Cape station. the fourth
to to the East Indies the seventh to the
South American station, and the
eighth TO the West Atlantic. a few
ships being attached 10 the latter for
duty around the islands
Not until Niscount Jcllicoe returns
from his tour Of the dominions will
the final disposition OF the British
fleet be made.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-11

grentest intcrcst In this relief work
and who Ia now In London, has as
signed Prince Carol 10 cooperate
with the American He'd Cross. Col
onc1 Henry Anderson, Red Cro>s
commissfoncr to the Balkans. snid
recently that three inr=c consign-
ments OF relief supplies hnd already
arrived In Roumnnia and that the
fourth was already on Its way
from Toulon. 40 thnt the American
Rcd Cross will soUn he able to care
FOR every destitutc person in Rou-
mania.
RoumaninnA living along the line
or the ScEcth River. where most OF
the lighting took place. arc In the
worst condition. The situation in
Northern Roumania Ia reported
much less acute. rho hospitals OF
the country arc nil short OF sun
pies, and the American Red Croas
~ endenvorinn I" meet their needs.
Additional shipments of food, cloth
ing. medicines and soap arc being
nrranEcd for in France. To pro-
vide clothing for tho poor. 6OI sc,y-
ing machines md thousands of
yards of cloth have been sent into
the Interior by the American Red
cross commission.
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American Food and Clothing Roumania
Salvation, Coming When Need Was Direst

BUCHAREST. May 1O.-A nc ricau
hour and clothing are saving the
ii'es OF thousands OF destitute
people throughout Roumunin. The
United states Food Administration
has already brought into the coun-
try nearly 10000 tons of hour, while
the American Red Cross. which hns
large mishion established here. Il
distributing clothing nnd general
relief supplies OF nll kinda among
the needy population.
The -four from America arrived a {
time when conditions were the
worst and when local suppiics for
the Roumnnian people were almost
exhausted u was feared that the
want of food would result In a
stDfc of BolsheviSm and revolution.
rhis American flour hnn been a
ircu en- dous factor In Keeping down
the unrest. From IT'S relief Ata-
tions established nt Bucharest. jas
Ay. ConBtnnza, GulatZ, Focsnni and
i,itcnti. the American Red Cross l..
distributing It's supplics. and In
every important village an Ancri-
can Red Cross soup kitchen Is help
Ing to feed the population.
Queen Marie, who has taken the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-11
GIVING TONNES A START
British Government Planning to Pvt
Returned Soldiers Bnck on
Their Feet.

LONDON. May 1O.-A rcs,art in life
is being. given soldiers by the govern
mcnt. Men end officers who because
they We're in the armed forces lost
payments or otherwise suffered so
much financially that they cannot now
recoup themselves will be helped. The
year and the period Of help is not
to exceed one year after demobiliZa-
ton" Periodical grants may be made
miums, school fees, interest and in.
stallments on loans or MORTGAGES.
Grants In lump sum may be made
to buy stock in trade or shop. fittings.
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nenson for TnxI shortage.

LONDON, May 10.--Thc four-ycaI
mystery. why the taxi shortage?" has
been explained at last. The taXi short
age. Mr.. Short informed Parliament. is
duo to scarcity Of parts.
The commoners, receiving f4oO a
year. and having slight interest In
luxuries. didn't press the matter fur.
ther.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-07-24

Just what Will happen next to sports
clothes is a fascinating subject for
speculation. The new weaves in silk
have intrigued them into beautiful ex-
travagances. and other unusual fabrics
have lent them originality. All sorts
OF materials, from leather to cricket
flannel, with a company of sturdy
WOolens forming their main depend
ence, invite designers to become indie
pendent CleverneSs is at d premium
nothing is considered cratic and there
are sports clothes and sports clothes :;
some OF them for actual sports wear
and some of them merely versions of
sport styles.
For actual sports wear, coats and
skirts OF wool, or heavy cotton, are
plain and cut on bOyish lines. Skirts
wide enough and patch~ pockets big
enough are their sensible outstanding
features. The sweater and sweater
coat, in greater variety than ever, re-
appear, entitled to more service
stripes than any other garment. One
of the new, short sIip-on models occu-
pies the center in the group of three
sports costumes pictured here. This
is a very popular model and is made
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Now lie Wakes In

Jake had always been a most din
cult fellow to arouse from his SUM
bers and persisted in not hearing the
reveiIle. Finally the captain ordered
him TO be brought in 10 him When
Jake appeared the captain inquired
how many times he had had to be
called that morning. Jake replied
evasiveiy by saying he didn't know.
The captain studied g few moments.
then took a sheet of paper and drew q
small circle on it. After fastening the
paper to the wall he turned TO Jake
and said: Take a position with your
face TO the wall and the end OF your
nose in that circle and remain until
you are ordered to move"
Poor Jake stood until almost noon
staring into the wall and needless to
say he never failed 10 respond TO the
reyeille afterward-
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1t takes considerable discrimination
TO choose suits for girls who are not
quite grown up or for those who are
grown, hut still in their teens. 1t is
not half so simple a matter as it
seems. to express youth by varying the
cut and finish of garments just
enough TO take them out of the young
woman class and place them in the
young girl company. Generally, in
suits. this is accomplished by making
coats vague as to 1T and simple as to
line and by following current fashions.
as becomes youth. at a distance. The
two suits presented in the picture are
examples Of good designing TO meet
the needs of the miss from fourteen
TO nineteen. and they are recommend
ed for young women who affect youth
ful styles. providing their figures are
girlish enough to suit these models.
Jersey cloth. serge. duvetyn or any
of the standard suitings will make the
smart suit shown at the left of the
picture successfully. but the firmer
weaves appear to be the best choice
for misses suits This one is of beige
colored serge trimmed with rows Of
narrow silk braid TO match and inSets
Of navy blue taffeta. The skirt is no
ticeably wider than those in vogue for
older women and is gathered in at the
waistline. Five short bands of braid
IN rows at each side simulate pockets.
The coat in this suit hangs from
the shoulders in lines that are straight
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CHAPTER vi.
At the Foot of the Cliff.

AZ FOOI OF the OuHs
The next afternoon I went TO Paul
street and found NJ. Dubois at home.
When 1 explained that 1 wanted to
secure two passages to ST. BOniface
his brOWs contracted.
"Dieu. So you, too, are going to
the Chateau Duchaine !" he exclaimed.
rs there not room for two more on
the boat of Captain DuhameI?"
'Why do you suppose that am GO
ing to the Chateau Duchaine?" 1 in
quired angriIy.
out, DO you suppose all Quebec does
not know what Is in the wind? But
since you are so ignorant, monsieur, 1
will enlighten you. Let US suppose
that the affairs of NJ Charles Du-
chaine have interested a gentleman of
business and politics whom we will
call NJ. LerOux-just for the sake of
giving him Il name, you understand"
he resumed, looking at me maliciouSly.
And this NJ. LerouX imagineS that
there is more than spruce timber to be
found on the seigniOry. Bien, but con-
slider further that this NJ. Leroux is
1t would not suit him to appear openly
in such an enterprise?
Let US say, then, that he arranges
with a Captain Duhamel to convey his
party to st. BOniface, to which point
he will go secretly by another route,
and that he will join them there and
in short, monsieur, take yourself and
your friend to the devil, for I won't
give you passage. Go back to him
for know he sent you to me-and tell
him he cannot hire Alfred Dubois for
all the money in Canada"
81 am glad to hear you say that"
answered, because Leroux is no
friend of mine Now listen to me, Cap
tain Dubois. 1t is true that 1 am GO
ing to the chateau. if I can get there,
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at the front and a little faring at the
sides and back. In this particular
suit a deep cape collar replaces the
small turnover that is so youthful,
worn with a tie of silk, for the young
er girls. But a smaller collar would
not admit an inlay of taffeta such as
finishes this one. The braid on the
sleeves is put on in rows but not in
straight lines and a curved inset Of
taffeta is placed above If. The sleeves
are especially good.
Dark blue serge makes the chic
suit with bloused coat, at the right
Of the picture. Narrow braid In two
rows finishes the collar, the sleeves,
and the skirt of the blouse. Silk cord
and round buttons account for the fas-
tening in the best way and form a fin
Ish for the close-fitting sleeves. The
collar in this suit is the style best
liked for GIRLS
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in many gay and brilliant coIors.
AT the left of the picture a very
handsome suit reveals a plated skirt
of silk in which a plain satin stripe
and crepe stripe alternate, the satin
stripe in white and the other in light
q Gen. The jacket, Of white taffeta,
has quilted pattern on the collar and
cuffs, and forming a border at the bot
tom, having the stitching done in green
silk thread. Stitching covers the mar
row belt and defines the pocket, prov
ing very original and beautiful en-
6ellishment
ROshanara crepe makes the unusuaH
dress at the right of the picture. It
has a straight panel at the back but
achieves the effect of a loose cut-away
coat at the front, with f1aring sleeves
that are split up the back Crepe
geCrgette is used in facings that ex-
tend beyond the edges OF the sleeves
and coat drapery. 1t took audacity
to add sash Of the same material as
the dress. to this design, but it is here
and yindicates its presence by finish
ing perfectly 4 smart and comfortable
sports dress
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or.nin of Number sxnhoIa

The origin of our common number
symbols has never been clearly es-
tabliShed. but until recently all writer's
agree that these symbols were trans
mitted to Europe by the Arabs. who
had obtained them from India. 1t is
very interesting to note that available
data relating to the origin of our COM
mon number symbols have been care
fully re-examined by Cara de Vaux.
Among the most surprising results are
the following: Our common number
symbols originated in Europe and from
there were transmitted to the Persians.
Both India and Arabia received them
from Persia, So that the common term
HiDdu-Arabic numerals il decidedly
misleading. The common numerals did
not come from letters OF the alphabet,
but were formed directly for the purs
pose OF representing numbers.
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''CAN BE
CURED?" SAYS
THE SUFFERER

How often have you heard that sad
c-y from the victims Of disease Per
haps the disorder has gone too far for
help, but oftener II is Just IN its first
stages and the pains and aches are only
natures first cries for help. Do not
despair. Find out the cause and give
nature al the help you can and she
VII repay you with health Look after
the kidneys. The kidneys are the most
oTerEorked organs Of the human BODY,
and when they fail IN their work OF
hiterIng and throwing OF the poison
thSt constantly accunuIates IN the SIS
tenn everything goes wrong. GOLD
MEDAL HARLEM On CAPSULES VIII
give almost immediate relief from kid
ney and bladder troubles and their kin
dred ailments. They VIII free your
body from pain IN short order. But Be
sure to get GOLD MEDAL. Look for
the name on every box. In three sizes,
sealed packages. Money refunded q
they do not help you ADV.