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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-10-18

1 put the anonymous notes In my
bag, and / managed to evade Miss
Miller when we changed cars. While
she arranged for the transfer Of her
baggage, | departed in closed taxi
for the hotel. | was to wait for Jim,
.Jr Daddy had wired him TO meet me.
jim, Jr., was prepared for the most
strenuous adventures. Judging from
the energy corked up in his massive
frame. But he didn't want me to take
another step in the one had in hand,
he said, although he had to admit that
cply a woman could take Babs away
from her captors successfully And
had 1 any plan?
To be sure had. explained it
wee bit ola scheme worked out
from a scrap of paper. ! intended to
claim protector In San Jose, gent
leman of great authority. The mere
mention of his name would insure my
safety. 1t was a familiar name, Cur
tis," spelled in the English way.
Showed Bob the envelope,-showed
him the stamp of the Berlin stationer
explained that 1t had been made
for Dr. Hamilton Certeis private cor
respondence-it was guarantee OF
good faith between spies
Damn queer how things hoop up"
said Jim, who likes me because let
him swear without reproof, TO this
day can't believe saw ghost at
the New York dock"
"Ghost or human, somebody who
knows Certeis we'll is playing on
Chrys," averred and then follow
ed with the details Of the morning
when Berghoff had given Chrys an
envelope, the duplicate of the one in
my hand.
Damn funny was Jim's comment
"There's only one thing to dearest
BerghofR. He's yellow. He'll give give
the whole plot away" Jim jumped
to his feet as if to attend to that little
Job on the instant.
mo, you don't! Sit down Jimmy
boy. You're Just like Bob-always for
getting that we've got to get that
child back, first Of ALL"
"But aren't you afraid? I'm scared
enough for you, sis!"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-17
SHERIFF SAYS UNION MEN
MANUFACTURE EVIDENCE
Writes Senator Kenyon Woman's
Body Was Deliberately Mutilated
After Autopsy.
MAKES CASE AGAINST OFFICERS
Allegheny Official, in Discussing
Shooting OF Female Labor Organ
hcr, Raps Conduct OF Department
OF Justice Investigators.
MAKES CASE AGAINST OFFICERS
rBy Associated Pre.s.l

PITTSBURGH. Oct. 16.-Shcrin Had
dock. of Allegheny County, today sent
TO Chairman Kenyon, OF the Senate
committee investigating the steel
strike. letter In which he practical
y charges that the body of Fannie
Sellins. an organizer for the United
Mine Workers. who was shot and
killed August 26 at West Natrona.
where there was a strike OF miners.
had been deliberately mutilated after
the official autopsy to make it appear
she IVES shot in the back.
The death of the woman has at
tracted much attention because Of
charges made by labor union men that
She wasamurdered by deputy sheriffs
The coroner's verdict declared she was
Charge She Vas shot e' to death ae "shGis White
protecting children from the sherirs
deputies.
Body La Exhumed.
The body was exhumed last Monday
at the instance Of a relative, and yes
Kenyon % an afiidavte @ esn signed no chs,rrso Sy tSo
physicians. ayerring that there was
gunshot wound in the back. The cor
oner's finding made no mention OF
Your attention is also respectfully
called" says the sherif's letter. ito
the methods pursued by agents OF the
Department OF Labor and Department
OF Justice. who have been and are
conducting Investigations into this oc-
currence.
Sheriff IL Indignant.
These investigators came here at
the behest Of these agitators, openly
charging regularly elected and law
fully commissioned peace officers with
most outrageous conduct. for which
there Is not the slightest foundation.
and pursue their inquiries any way
but impartially. They usually, IL not
always. seek out the persons making
the charges and leave here with lit
tie else than manufactured evidence
and leave behind them trail OF an
archists' speeches and newspaper pub
ifcity with which to infiame the pop
ulace." 'N
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-17
DRACNET TO RESTORE
RUSSIAN CROWN JEWELS
Scotland Yard Chiefs Fcvcrishly at
Work ON Sensational
Robbery.
SET ASIDE FOR HUN INDEMNITY
In Dark Days Car Had Decided t.,
Use Gems to Aid in Redecming
Capital If 1t Should Fall Into
German Hands.
EFT ASIDE FOR HUN INDEMNITY
TBy Universal Service

LONDON. Oct. l6-The utmost re-
sources SO Sna,, OF ingenuity at the command
work today following up clue TO the
most sensational and mysterious in
ternational jewelry robbery in years
tho theft of Il priceless portion of the
Russian crown jewels, stolen from the
palatial home of Prince Felix Yousoup-
on: relative Of the late Car Nicholas
putin. The robbery is said TO have
occurred following a magnificent ball
at the princes home Monday night.
believed to have instigated the robbery.
Although no arrests have been made
as yet. the most astnte operatives OF
| the case. and drastic developments are
expected hourly.
Set Aside for Hun Indemnity.
From a highly authoritative source
this afternoon 1t Is learned that the
pay Russia's indemnity to Germany
Gawa Ihsn 1T It wa was feared. in the darkest
Inc tate Car at that time Is said
TO have chosen the most valuable Of
~ tne ba crown Ss jewels for this purpose and
FRINGE Yousoupoff. who was one of his
most. trusted aides
most ari0r otfo the the abdisation of Nicholas
"spirited" out of Russia to england
under under the very noses of the revolu-
complished despite the fact that hun
ureas 1r or Europe's cleverest criminals
main to garner in this priceless loot.
smuRsled Jewels Out OF Russia.
frince Yousoupoff is reputed TO be
the l1ea richest man in Russia He SNUG
gied millions of dollars worth Of iew
ets out or Russia when he saw the fail
OF the car was inevitable
He is reported to be now secret,v
negotiating with survivors Of the Rms,
s,an nobility for the restoration Of the
ing the utmost secrecy. every nfTor,
tneing made to hush up the details
s;aisn hen TIE theft was first admitted Off
of gems had been stolen. but II is wUr pnI, ,m
acSnowiedged slct>i ,. that the loot was much
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-17
NEW SPIRIT NEEDED
IN INDUSTRIAL LIFE
Cannot Regard Worker as Cog
in Wheel, Says Rookie
feller, Jr.
CLOSE CONTACT is NEEDED
Son and Heir of Standard Oil
Head Addresses Con-
ference.
CLOSE CONTACT is NEEDED
IBy Associated Prcs..1

WASHINGTON. Oct 1s-John D..
Rockefeller. Jr., one Of the representa-
tives of the public. speaking on the
resolution before the Industrial con-
ference here today to recognize the
right OF collective bargaining. declared
the solution OF the industrial problem
can be brought about only by tho
Introduction of a new spirit into the
relationship between the parties to IN
dustry-a spirit OF justice and brother
hood"
There are pessimists who say that
there is no solution short OF revolu-
tion and the return OF the existing
social order" said Mr. Rockefeller
country will stand together as un-
selfshly in solving this great Industrial
problem as they did in dealing with
the problems of the war, if only right
is made clear and the way 10 solu-
ton pointed out.
Recognition L. Important.
"A man who recently spent some
months studying the industrial prob
lens. and who came into contact with
thousands Of workmen, came to the
conclusion that not higher wnges. but
recognition as men, was what the
workers really sought: What Joy can
man take in his work, what enthusi-
asm can he be expected to develop on
behalf OF his employer when he is re-
Garded as a number on pay roll a
cog in wheel. a. mere. 'hand? Who
would not earnestly seek to gain rec
ognition Of his manhood and the right
to be heard and treated as human
being and not as a machine?
While obviously. those who invest
their capital In an industry cannot
have personal acquaintance with She
thousands who invest their labor. con-
tact between these two parties in In
terest can and must be established.
Asks for Broader Scope.
For this conference to undertake to
agree on the details of plans and
methods Is apt to lead to endless con-
troversy without constructive result.
Can we not, however. unite In abe
adoption of the principles OF represeh-
tation and the agreement to make every
effort TO secure the Endorsement and
acceptance Of this principle by, all
chambers of commerce, industrial and
commercial bodies and all organiza-
tions OF labor? The assurance thus
given of closer relationship between
the parties to industry would further
justice. promote good will and help
to bridge the gulf between capital and
labor"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-17
NO MA 7ERLAL CHANGE
NOTED IN CONDITION
OFPRESLDENT WILSON
DR.. Crayson Denies Cancellation
Of Visit of Belgian King
and Queen.
rBy Universal Service.1

WASHINGTON, Oct. f6.-The Presi-
dent passed comfortable day today.
There was no material change in his
condition reported. but his physicians
announced taat the swelling OF the
prostate gland, which had caused him
discomfort yesterday. had been great
ly relieved overnight, and that he was
resting nicely.
In giving out the bulletin, Dr. Gray
son remarked that the President was
in a cheerful disposition. Mrs. Will
son, he said, continues to read to him
at frequent intervals. She reads
poetry mostly. as the President is very
fond of it.
DIR. Grayson stated t,iat the White
House has not considered canceling the
visit of the King and Queen Of Belgium
on October "a. He would not say whether
he expected the President to be able
to entertain. stating that the situa-
tion would be met at the proper time.
The vote on the Shantung clause in
the Senate was communicated to the
President
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-17
GIVES UP $4,000 JOB
TO BECOME PREACHER
Stuart Barton Edmonson Resigns aa
Manager OF Large Insurance
Company.
CBy Universal Scrvice.1

: CHICAGO, Oct. 16. = Stuart Barton
Edmonson. manager for an Illinois life
10000 Job to assume the pastorate Of
he Lake Forest Methodist Church at
IN annual salary of $4,000.
"All my friends think I'm crazy in
,essful business career" said Mr.. Ed
nondson today. but there are some
:hings in life moro precious than gold.
Business men as preachers? Why not?
that's just the kind the church wants
4 preacher who can talk business with
lis parishioners. play golf with them
and get to their level, instead OF posing
rs a stained-glass saint, is the kind
who will make good.
"Its going to be a regular church.
.ull of young people and fresh air and
,auipped with gymnasium and club
looms and all modern conveniences.
It's going to be community center.
/ think that the church ought to take
an interest in politics and In the well
faro of the people around It,"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-17
CONGRESS- PLANS CURB
WALL RADICAL ALIENS
IN SEVERAL MEASURES
BUS offered Having for Their
Purpose Deportation of
Foreign Agitators. '
IRy Associated prasp1

WASHINGToN. Oct. 16.-Activitles
OF radical aliens in the United States
Congress. Az
Several bills. having for their pur-
pose deportation of foreign agitators
ana Aliens who fail to become citizens
and Americanization of foreigners nnm
IN the country, were offered in the SEN
ATE and House. while the latter passed
lesisiatlon extending wartime pass
port restriction for one year. This bill
recommended by the State Department
ana designed to keep dangerous aliens
OUT OF the country, now goes to the
Hearings on appropriations for nat
uralization work were continued be-
iore the House Immis ration Commit
missioner of Naturalization. told the
committee 100000 foreign born per-
sons In the country were not citizens
ana mat Ele presence OF such a large
undigested population" created AN
alarming situation"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-17
COMMISSIONERS URGE
RETURN OF RAILWAYS
TO PRIVATE OWNERS
association Will Meet in Wash.
ington Nert Year on
Norember q.
rBv Associated Pres..l

INDIANAPOLIS. Oct l6.-Return of
the railroads to private ownership not
later than December 81, 1919, is urged
In a resolution adopted by the National
association Of Railway and Utilities
commissioners at the closing session
afternoon.
=, the resolution states. however. that
the transition should be made with
as little disturbance as possible and
with this end in view recommends
that the existing interstate and intra-
state rates. passenger and freight
initiated by tbs director-general be
continued In force for a period not
beyond July l, 1921.
resolution offered by Paul P.
Haynes. OF the Indiana Public Service
Commission, seeking to obligate the
commissioners Of the various States to
base all utility valuations on a ''pru-
dent investment" instead Of the cost OF
production theory, was made a special
order OF business for the next session,
which will be held in Washington, No
vembcr 9, 1920.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-17
DALLlNGER BILL PROVIDES
SUGAR FOR HOME PEOPLE
A"''9ehTsetts I Man Declares That n
OF Americans.
INV Universal seryiceI

WASHINGTON. Oct. l6.-Declarinr u
rs f oime for the United States to look
aIIer It's own people before providing
,Gr ti, tne rest of the world. Representa-.
c;husetts. today introduced bill pIac
''iG an emDargo on sugar exports
Eihe embargo would include both
and would continue in effect for six
months and for such further period
as the President may determine %
IeaVy penalties are provided for viola
tions Of the act.
Mr. Dallinger also introduced two
olils designed to force on the market
any surpluses of sugar that the army
and navy may have
The embargo is a dra site method
TO be sure" said the Massachusetts =
member. but it is the only one which
VIII NIL the American sugar bowl"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-17
AVIATOR MAYNARD
WRECKED.|N WAHO0
New Planes Are Being Rushed
Westward to Permit Another
Start.
CRANK-SHAFT is BROKEN
Flying Parson" Was 5000 Feet
in the Air When Accident
Happened.

WASHINGTON. Oct 1s.-Every
force available is being strained to.
night to assist Lieutenant 2. w. May
nard. the coast-to-coast flyer. to get
under Nay and complete the trim to
to Mineola Field. Maynard was forced
He landed in a cornaeid uninjured, j.
although somewhat shaken up.
News OF the accident was conveyed
grams were hurried to Chicago and
omaha In an effort to locate a new
motor and equipment. Word tonight
Is to the effect that gang of repair
men Is at work on the airpiane, and
Indications arc that the Flying Par
son" viii be able to get away some
that II would require week or more
TO repair the damage done TO his ma
chine, two planes were loaded on trains
snd sT.ir, are b1of ,01igh, being shipped by fast
expected TO arrive during tomorrow
forenoon.
Pursucr Follows Closely.
Aid is rushing to him in an endeavor
to permit him to be the first to COM
plete the double transcontinental jour
ney. His nearest pursuer is Lieutenant
Alex Pearson, who is at Cheyenne, less
than $50 miles behind Maynard. and
with prospect OF passing the parson
tomorrow.
Captain Roy Francis. who was COM
PEELED to withdraw from the race when
his Martin bomber was wrecked Tues
OF Lieutenant Maynard's mishap. VOL
unteered his services in repairing the
plane. He hurried to Yutan. Neb..
plane for shipment to dineoia, and as
sisted in removing the motor, which
was loaded. on an automobile truck and
taken to Lieutenant Maynard:
Lieutenant Maynard, on learning
that motor was available. started
removing his damaged motor, and me-
chanics will work all night assisting
Captain Francis and Lieutenant May
nard in installing the motor.
They expect to have the plane ready
to continue the hight early tomorrow.
Maynard Escapes Injury.
Neither Maynard nor his companion
was injured in the accident. and as
the War Department that he would be
allowed TO continue the trip every
effort was made to have plane ready
petitor. cut down the lead now held
by the Flying Parson."
II am still in the race" Lieutenant
Maynard said, "and will make up the
lost time as soon as I can again take
the air"
Lieutenant Maynard was flying at
an altitude of about 5000 feet when
the mishap occurred. according to his
observer. Sergeant w. f. Kline. Ser
geant Kline said he was unable to
state what caused the crankshaft to
break.
Smith and Allen Wrecked.
Major Harry Smith and Lieutenant
Allen, observer, eaStbound, were forced
TO land in a field six miles east of
Fernley. New, this morning and their
DeHaviland machine Is a total wreck.
The men escaped injury. Fcrnley is
forty miles east of Reno
Permission ion -, was "A s;i, given tonisht 70
westbound returning flyers, to accept
a tender of a plane made to him by
the Curtiss Aeroplane Company as a
substitute for his own machine, which
was burned yesterday after he had
landed at the Buffalo control station.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-17
ENGLAND SOON TO TEST
GIANT BATTLE CRUISER
Develops Hood Is Not Only Largest In
British Navy, but Also In
World.
IRvIrniversal Seryica.1

ber the British battle cruiser Hood S
due TO leave the Clyde for her trials.
1t now develops that this vessel is
no. only the largest in the British
navy. but the largest warship in the
world.
America is building four battleships
of $1,000 tons. but the Hood is even
greater than these, since her lormal
displacement will be exactly $4,000
tons and at full load about $4,000 tons.
She is thus some 10000 tons heavier
than the Queen Elizabeth and nearly
zoo feet longer.
The Hood is fitted witl oil fred boil
ers and turbines gcared to develop
$4,000 shaft horse power. A speed
of thirty-one knots is expected. The
details Of her gun power, as yet up-
published. will cause a sensation, it is
said when announced.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-17
AMERICAN LOSSES IN NORTH
RUSSIA AGGREGATE 553
100 Died In Battle, rs From Wounds,
81 From Disease and 10 From
Accidents.
fBv Associated Pre.a.l

WASHINGTON. Oct. ia American
participation in the Northern Russian
hostilities and around Archangel re.y
suited in total OF 5S3 casualties, ac-
cording to a complete record which the
War Department gave out today.
The force sent to Archangel. consist-;
ing OF the Three Hundred and Thirty
ninth infantry and the Three Hundred
august SIS, and was withdrawn IN
June, 1919. s'5ff
or the total casualties given 1o9 were
due to dea this In battle. thIrty-fye 10
deaths from wounds. eighty.one from
disease. and nineteen from accidents
and other causes. There were 30S
whom were released. 8.n lg
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-17
CHURCH DELEGATES TAKE
STAND AGAINST DANCING
Annual Conference OF Synod OF An
paIachia Provides for $780,
900 Fund,
IBv Associated prnss1

ASIiEVILLE. Y. C. Oct. 16.-Re-
against dancing, the annual confer
ence OF the Synod OF Appalachla, COM
prising presbyterics in sections OF
kentucky. Tennessee and North Caro-
lima. adjourned the sessions here to-
night. n fund OF s75O,O0O will be
raised by the synod.
The fund to be raised will be d.
vided as follows: one-thrd to Kings
College. at Bristol: an equal amount
to Sonewall College. at Abingdon.
Va. and one-third for home mission
schools OF the synod.
DIR. Lynn r. Walker. OF Morristown
Tenn. was elected synodical superin.
tcndent OF home missions. and Rev.
q. B. Thompson, OF Bristol, was made
permanent clerk. More than 100 min
attendance. The synod meets in Mid
.dlcsboro, KY. next year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-17
PLANNING LEGAL ATTACK
TO OBTAIN FREE SPEECH
Papers I'm Contemplated Court Proceed
fngs Have Been Prepared and In
functions May be Sought.
IRy Associated Pre,..l

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 16.-Labor lead
ers conducting the steel workers
strike in the Pittsburgh district con-
tinued their preparations today to
make n legal attack against local and
county authorities in Allegheny Coun-
ty on the question OF free speech and
free assemblage. which, the strikers
allege have been denied them. Papers
in the contemplated court proceedings
have been prepared. and it is expected
row.
Mayor Babcock today issued a
statement in reply to a warning sent
him yesterday by counsel for the
strikers that legal action would be
taken IL there was any further un-
lawful interference with union meet
ings. The Mayor said in part: "I deem
1t for the best interest of the city that
no meetings be held in strike zones.
have given orders to that effect"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-17
SiNN FEM EXECUTIVES
MEET IN DEAD OF NIGHT
Enmonn devalera Reelected Presi-
dent in Proceedings Carried
On in Whispers.
TBy Uniyersal scrvice.1

DUBLIN. Oct. 16.-In the dead OF
night-from midnight to 3 o'clock this
morning-the executive council OF tie
Sim Fein organization held it's con-
vention, outwitting the government,
which had forbidden the gathering
scheduled for today. With the ut :
most smoothness and rapidity, and all
proceedings being carried on in whis-
pers, the organization completed all
It's business.
Eamonn de Valera was reelected
president Of the organization. Arthur
Grifitls. generally looked on as "the
power behind the throne in the coun-
ellis OF the Sim Fein. was elected
vice-president. He Issued a statement,
In which he said:
'"The Sim Fein Is not a political
party. but the Irish nation"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-17
SINN FEINERS QUIT EATING
Six More Of Them Are Removed to
Hospital From Famous
Prison.

DUBLIN. Oct. 16.-Six additional
Sim Fein prisoners in the Mountjoy
prison have had to be removed to
hospital on account of their weak con-
dition.
seven additional hunger strikers have
been removed from the prison to
hospital.
prison that the Sim Feners had gone
on hunger strike. demanding they be
treated as political prisoners and not
as ordinary criminals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-17
Pat Grove Reforms;
Will Work in Bank

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10. Pat
Grove, gentleman bandit and kid
nnper, whoHc exploits Enve him
international fame, Inns reformed.
He In now about to accept re-
.ponsibfc position in n Washington
bank.
Although he had long been
known to the police of the Middle
West by his bold escnpades, bnnk
and trnin hoidups among the num-
ber, he first gained public prOmi-
nencc when he kidnapped Edward
Cudnhy, the son OF the millionaire
Chicago meat packer.
After obtaining n ransom OF S2J,-
600 for restoring the child. Grove
eHadcd capture for six ycnrx, with
n S1O,GO reward hanging over his
head. Finally, however. he tired
of the chnse and surrendered to the
police mt Butte, Mont. He was sub
nequently taken to Kansas City,
where he was tried and acquitted
Since he has been living straight
life.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-17
G0MPERS SOME BETTER
Labor Leader RemHinx in he'd When
temperature Rises to zoos
Degrees.
TBy Associated Press.I

WASHINGTON, Oct. l6.-SamueI
Gompers. president of the American
Federation of Labor. who Is suffering
from nervous exhaustion, was report,
ed somewhat improved today, but his
physician had ordered him to remain
In bed. Last night Mr.. Gompcrs tenn
perature rose to 1908 degrees, but il
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-17
GIRL SCOUT CAPTAIN HIKES
Starts From New York to Walk to
Seattle, on Pacific
Coast. ~

NEW YORK. Oct. 16.-carrying a
haversack containing full
ing and shoes. Mrs. Bertha l.. James,
Girl Scout captain, and her fifteen-
year-old son, William, Boy. Scout.
have started OH a hike across the con-
tinent to Seattle, planning to make
their expenses as they go from place
to place.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-17
BALKS At RED HAIR
Hates It to such Extent That He Re.
fuses to Leave Farm to
Daughter.
TBy A associated Press.1

CHARLESTON, w. VA, Oct. 10
John r. Boggs always hated red
with hating them while he lived, but
has left a will stipulating that his farm
shall not become the property Of his
daughter II ahe has q red-headed child.