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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
Amt No Such Anima
as a Flea-less Dog

There "ain't no such animal as a
continuously nca-less dog unless he
is washed frequently. at least once
Soap.
Bathc your dog regulariy-in sum.
mer twice a week isn't too often
with Sergeant's Skip-Flea Soap and
make him tho 1T companion for your
children,
Read the following letter from
Froehlins q Robertson. we'll known
analytical chemists:
we have witnessed the applicatio
of Sergeant's Skip-rlea Soap on
flea infested dog and made microscopic
examination OF the feas remaining on
and taken from the dog after. the
bath. We found every nea dead. the
bottom of the bath tub brown with
dead fleas and many floating on top,
all dead. IT is perfectly harmless to
the most delicate skin"
And Sereeant's skip Flea Soap is
wonderful for humans. It positively
rids children and "grown-ups" OF lice.
chiggers, sand fcas and pedicula
pubs they may pick up" 1t acts
surely. safely and promptly and it's
soothinG bath and shampoo soap
Get Sergeants Skip-Flca Soap at
Drug. Department, and Sporting Goods
stores and Pet Shops It's csc the
cake. Ii your dealer cannot supply
you. write Polk Miller Drug Company.
Inc, Richmond. Va, enclosing 25c and
a cake will be sent YOU postpaid
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
7 ERSIAN MISSION DENIES
KNOWLEDGE OF TREATY
Members Also Refuse to Discuss Ar
Engagements Made In Absence OF
Further Information.
Inv As,hclatcd Press. l

PARIS. August 1.-THE Persian
mission in Paris headed by All Coli
Khan. Minister Of Foreign Affairs. is
iEnoran, Of the details Of the treaty
recently signed between Great Britain
and Persia. all negotiations having
taken place II Tchcran.
The only news received by the Per
san mission is simple notice by
telegram that an accord has been
reached.
The mission declines to discuss the
ARRANGEMENT in the absence OF further
Information. but ono OF tho dele gates
said today tina; he thought the agree
ment mus necessarily provide that
Great Britain guarantee tho indepen.
,."ncc of Persia, whici: Was one Of
the three demands the commission
presented to the peace conference.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
pIan % Obtain Armor,.

DANNIILE, August l7.-Steps arc
being taken here TO secure an Armory
for the military company which il il
proposed TO organize here. but which
cannot assume any definite shape until
the body liz afforded proper quarters.
The plan which has met with general
approval is that the city hall should
be entirely renovated, tho Offices Of
existing city and state officials being
enlarged, and an armory built on in
the rear. The city engineer has al
ready prepared plans looking to this
he Council VIII he asked TO make the
necessary appropriation for this work
and viii be waited upon AZ It's next
meeting by strong delegation OF cit!-
zens. Rev. j. cleveland Hall. n. D.
former chaplain OF the First Virginia
Volunteers. is dcvotlnE much OF his
time in working for the new armory.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
MERICANS WILL VACATE
BERTHA KRUPP PALACE
krat Division Men BcEnn F;ntrnininE
Saturday for Drest TO Return
Home.
,,,v ,.eoc,a,o, PROV. ,

|COBLENX August 1T.-The hunting
|dEe o: Bertha Krupp. the palace OF
lie Prince OF WED. and many castles
note. will he vacated In the next
liz DAYS by the First Division OF the
lner,can army, which yesterday be-
hn cntraining for Brest. being the
st division 10 leave the Rhine for
. e United States.
IThe territory on the east bank OF
le Rhine held by the Americans
|nce December. IS rich in history.
living been occupied al various times
|. the Romans. the Gau!s. French.
banish. Swcdcs. and again by the
rench and by the Americans. Half
|e American nrldgcheads area will
hcc more be turned over 10 the
Fench.
Bertha Krupp's modern lodse. with
h deliberately decorated inside and
bt with bronze castings made by eX-
Ert workmcn of the krupp plant at
ksen. hugs the shoulder OF a noun
lin overlooking a valley.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
Organize Camp Community.

LfNtHBET2G. August IA war
camp community service auxiliary has
been formed here TO complete and
merge the work being done for the
returned soldier. the work being SINH
lar TO that carried on in other nom
war camp communities Director T W
iarvin Gays he finds Lynchburg ahead
OF any other city in tho State in the
matter Of records for the records Of
900 mcu in the service have been
secured wholly or in part already.
Much OF the work has already been
completed here and strong committee
has been formed TO wind III: work UP.
Its personnel is: r. r Watts, Jr..
chairman: Walker Pcttyjohn. vice.
cha irmhn: John Victor. treasurer: 7
j. oBrien, Leon Goodman. Miss Helen
owen Mrs. Dexter Otey, r. l.. Halves,
W. NJ. Hcald and y {. Barrow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
win, Fame n, airdman.

IA r RI s . y I' / RIG. August IL
Through his mastery OF aeTonautics.
First Lieutenant IIeonidas l.. koontz.
Il graduate of Bridrewater Collage and
native of this county. has become
known as The Daredevil BirdmAn OF
the Mississippi Valley" He is referred
20 AS such by st. Louis papers. follow
ing his aerial exploits AT Scott Field,
Relleville. III. He is = son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. a. VI. koontz, OF Tenth Legion,
this county. He enlisted in the av!a-
ton service in May. 1917, and was
commiss toned early the following. year.
officer at Scott Field.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
Victim Of Shonting.

WINCHESTER. August l7.-Harry
Flynn, aged about twenty years. OF
Paris Fauouicr County. Va. is in Me-
mortal Hospital here in n serious con-
ltion as a result OF IA gunshot wound
in the breast. which il said to have
been inflicted by himself accidentally.
Flynn was brought 10 the hospital on
Friday evening. il was learned today,
ny several men, but they could not be
located today. Hospital authorities
Sa id they knew little or nothing about
the details OF the shooting.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
prrnuptinI Luncheon.

"a ptain aud Mrs N0Isteln Voc hotis
very dainty prenuptial luncheon
tho officers club, in honor 81 Lieu.
nant-Colonrl Gala eher and prospcc-
he bride. Miss carol McIullcch. az
In Francisco. At noon on Wednesday.
his the INN edia'c bridal party was
resent Covers were laid for eiGh;
frSonS and n siN-roursc menu was
rived THURSDAY afternoon in St.
.uI's Church Colonel Gallagher and
iss MrCullcch were married by Rev.
hournoy Bouidin, and Immediately
ft fer bridal trip north Mrs. Mol
Elm was matron Of honor, and Colonel
kith. Of the Sixty-EeConh Infantry.
as best man.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
To Improve Mansion Property.

committee OF the City Council has
mad. urgent recnmme ndations to both
branches that some thing be done I'M
mediatcly towards Improving the Me-
mortal Mansion property. Since the
historic property became the city's,
little or nothing has been done 10 keep
IL in repair. and the grounds especially
are in dilapidatcd condition. The sum
OF s2.soo Is asked TO build a retaining
wall on two sides OF the park, and an
walks. Much of the woodwork Of the
porchcs * rottins. Previous efforts TO
ss.ure money for this purpose have
faile9. members Of the Council con-
tending that back streets should have
prior consideration.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
Uho.ep for Annton. ch,,r

=, UAN LILLE. NuauNt 1I.--Dr. Herbert
" Fann. son Of DR.. and Mrs. H. l..
Nann. of this city. has received a let
ter from DR.. W. H. potea,. Of Wake
Forest University. North Carolina, in
forming him that he has been elected
TO the chair Of anatomy in the medical
school OF tina. college. Or Vann was
recently discharged from military scr
vice after being detailed with the
medical corps in France
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18

WINCH ESTER. August 1.-THE
htN: John W. tluiuton. acting rector OF
Christ Protestant Episconai t.hm-ch
hore during the absence Of the Rey
Rf. W -. Smith AS a chaplain with
me American cSpcditionary forces
has accepted call extrn.jod hv =,
parish veStry at BeckIey. W. Va. lie
recently declined a call to Allentown,
"a Inc Rer. Mr.. Quinton has been
very successfully engaged in noun
ta!n missionar! work in jefferson
county West Virginia, abou; ten
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
You Can Clear
Your Complexion
Remove Tan, Sunburn, Liver
Spots, Freckles and Other
Skin BlemiSheS.
BY Use Of a Well.Known TOi-
let Preparation.

Some people dislike to use face pow
ders. creams or rouge. but they cannot
suffer the cmbarra ssment of dark.
sallow. blotchy. pimply skin. They
therefore resort to cosmetics TO hide
their facial blcmishes, little realizing
that the longer their use is continued.
the more aggravated the trouble be-
comes.
If you want to clear your complexion
and remove those skin blemishes which
cause YOU embarrassment, you should
use the BLACK and White Beauty treat
ment ut bedtime. cleansing your face in
the morning. Go TO your druggist and
ask him for r. 25 cent package Of Black
and White Ointment and Il jar or tube
OF pure, white vaseline. Black and
White Soap is splendid aid to the
treatment.
Literature and sample will he gladly
supplied you. on request. Write Black
and White, Box 913, Memphis, Tenn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
Fircmrn Attend Convention

~ htkls'nNBC RG August lT-More
:. reg team and band. VIII attend
~, ~. T in;, Eiire'nen.s Convention at
Thc running team has been rsiiinn j.,
iot OF good practice for the State
races and the band Is tuning up for
some melodies "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
Aviation Firm Get. Charter.

RAIEIGH. N. c.. August 1.-THE
%'ensboro Aviation Company. Of
; 4ensboro. received charter today.
tth $4,000 capital authorized and
5000 subscribed by John r. Atwell,
c. ClinRman and John q. stokes for
anufacture, dealing In and shipping
rplanes, balloons and any and all
her aerial vehicles OF travel
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18

HNN HE. Augnst lI.--TOtaI RAT
casualties in Danviile during the frs,
day OF the war against the rodent
We're thirty-thrrc. according to the
NUMBER of tails which were turned
IN 10 the three. city fre stations dur
ing the day. Many Of the boys. how
ever; are Keeping back their Killings
until they have accumulated sun.
ply mere is keen competition among
tho ten different teams
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
Constable !, Wounded.

lice here arc looking for a negro VINO
Friday night shot and wounded Con-
stable Stewart Kritzer at Monroe when
an eHort was being made to arrest
several negro hobocs. ono OF the nc.
sroes was wounded and the other es-
capped, coming toward LynchburG Be-
cause the long distance telephone was
not working. an effort to ascertain
the condition Of tho constable was I'm
vain.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
PLAN PROHIBITION PROTEST
waterbury. Conn, Labor Unions, Will
Hold Monster Muss-MertIn-
Tuesday Night.
Gay universal Serviccl

WATERBURY. CONN. Angus, II
y me- meeting TO protcs, against bro.
hinitlon VIII be staged by the Central
l.hbor Union in Library Park. adjojn-
ing the 100000 city hall on Tues
daE. permission being granted today hv
Supcrin,e ndert IF Police GeorcG M
beach und"r orders from Mayor vii
linn II Siui!anl "a
went I'VE thousand people arr, os-
peyttd 20 assemble at IN, dcmons,r.
uon; when Will bc addressed bv noted
Puolc men. among them a Senator
from Massachusetts
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
Resigns n, pastnr

ID > lille, Angust l7.-Rcy r. II.
rancisco. OF stuart who reiinouished
ne Pastorate OF the baptist Church in
the Patrick County seat 10 become a
,; NJ. e \. overseas worker. has re.
SI.mea apo has been called to Rocky
mount BhDtist Church His decision
mas not yet been rendernd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18

MI chIIdren troubled with worms
nAN an unhealthy color, which indi-
cate poor blood. and AS a ruie ,hnr,
rs more or less stomach disturbances
tKoNES TASTELfSS chill Tonic civ
en- regularly for Two or three weeks
VII! enrich the blood improve the di
GeStion, and act AS a General strength
eninG Tonic 10 the whole system. Ma
,ure VIII then throw off or tlispel the
""rnS. ana IN" child will he in per
rect health. Pleasant to take Goo no =
bottle.-Adv. P''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
MON REVIVAL MEETINGS
AT DUPONT BIG SUCCESS
|any ConSersians Arc Reported M
ReRuit ri Religious tnm-
pnlgn.
IspeHal Thn Tlmes .DIspatrh.l

Especial 10 The Times -DIsUatrh.
j PETERSBURG, VA, August II
he union revival meetings. in which
b churches ~ itcd. at DiEputhnta
Aded Friday nighi. There Mere many
diversions. and the meetings were re-
Tded as the most succcRsful held in
lat section In many years. Rev. w.
Gordon, OF this city. and Rev. Leroy
,aup were the preachers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
Nominations In Shenandoah,

WOODSTOCK, August i7.-Millcr A.
Price was nominated at the Democra tic
PRIMARIES YESTERDAYS for clerk OF the
court OF Shenandoah County. defeat
ins FRED Moorehead. Richard T.
Wright. of Strasbure. was nominated
ior county treasurer against Frank NJ
trafel OF Woodstock. and William l..
lleisley. Of Mount jackson. NJ L.
walton, Jr.. received the nomination
Tor Commemorative attorney defeating
Philip Williams.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18

II MI 30 10; August lit h e
l.ynchours Lodge of Elka has pre-.
with a handsome gold wa,nh a. ne 81, T.
appreciation for his work in The past
h o.. During this time Mr.. F'azzi
h n1S tahen in appiicat tons for more than
100 members. About j per cent % M
present members ship came into tn. lodge
ny reason Of Alr. Fazzi's activity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18

The sen,ianruai convention Of the
'omar's Christian Temperance Union
pinwiddic County will be held AZ
arson on Thursday OF this week.
Ne organization is very strong In
,nwiddle. In addition to reports from
g subordinate unions. several sneak
IS Of prominence viii deliver adj
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
brief Notes Of Interest.

Two noisy scraps occurred yestcr-
~ afternoon. one in Sycamore and
he in Bank street. all the part!cS to
3hich were arrested for fighting and
AiIed to appear before the Police
burt tomorrow morning.
The four young women. Misses Bur-
Ett, Aycock. Heritage and Suitor. re-
Int graduates Of the Petersburg
raIning School for Nurses have sue
3ssfully passed the state examinations
hd arc now entitled to wear the uni
/ RIM.
/ A colored girl. eleven wears old. who
! me from Prince George County on
tturday 10 see the circus parade be-
line separated from her parents in
! Q crowded street and has not since
fcu found.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
would EounIize Taxes.

DANEILLE. August 1.-THE Council
Of the city of Danville has Joined the
l.ynchburE Council in indorsinC a rcso-
luton which seeks the equalization of
tax assessments in he counties and
the towns. II is possible that the city
attorney may go TO Richmond TO sup
port the petition of the Council. The
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
k. OF c. REPORT MONEY
EXPENDED IN WAR WORK
Total of S0,55O. OS2.G2 Spent by
Organization TIP to June 30
in EurOpc.
MUCH DONE IN THIS COUNTRY
Service Program, Including Athletics
and Entertainment Features. Cost
SII6 ,85ii-Gct Over SfT,O0O,0 DD
From War Work Fund

Members OF the Richmond knights
OF Columbus order have received a
report from the supreme board OF di-
rectors of the organization showing
how the Enights Of Columbus have
Spcnt the !l7:Do0.0co received by them
iund OF ElIp.5oO.o00 their quota Of
which "as {2J.ouo.o0u Ia this report
tsnc knighis also gave an accounting
Tor Si.iI6.i0:.co % their pre-drivc
fuhd. the fund collected 10y the
Knights OF Columbus independently Of
ana preIious 70 the united drive Of
The, exact total received from the
unl,eu war driye fund TO June 80 of
salvage Items. and miscellaneous re-
iunds. The disburse from this
l.nn were. Tor activities in the United
o over >7,iiossg6gIn and for activities
ols.lf al. leaving a nunexpended bal
ance on June 80 Of s2,ll2.I5l.,6.
apportionmcnt OF Funds.
The sIieS.O6o7o expended for activ-
among the following subdivisIons
BrildinG program, including new con.
struction and additiony rentals opera.
Ton and maintenance and equipment
Si.an3."22.S5. Tho Knights had IFS
puiIdirSs and fourteen tents in the
Easter. Northeastern department.
me Sou'h EASTERN department. l52 build
ihss and seven tents in the Central
southern department and forty-tNo
buildings and FIVE tents in the West
ern department. making a total OF
i6i buiidinss aud thirty-two tents
ACTIVITIES of service program in
Guiding athletics and sports. motion
pictures and other entertainments cdu-
cahonal. social and employment SER
Woo cost Siij.GJo ON supplies for
free distribution including stationery,
periodicals. tobacco. food and candy
ana n!Sccllaneous supplies. such as
soap. shaving materials. etc. the
hnisnts spent Sl.0G3.36S63
Spent s0.53O,OS2 ihrond
For their overseas work the knights
IN the year ending June 30. spent So
'2".Os2.62. or this amount t502oiil
Was spent on building and equipment:
1888. f5sl9 on athletics. social ana
moving picture entertainments cite
and .9s2.06 for supplies for free
distribution.
Overseas the Knights maintained le5
nuts and clubs OF substantial size
while other more or less cphemerai
clubs were equipped and maintained to
bring the total number of Knights OF
columbus points Of contact with the
troops 10 30. OF these clubs thi-ty-
two were in Germany. four in i:aiy
and nine In thc British Isles. with one
recently opened III Antwerp In 81.
IBERIA the knights Of Columbus have a
secretary and more are en- route
The knights sent 1875 workers
overseas out OF a total number of -
~ applicants. New York state led
with 20; Massachusetts supplied ZIG:
Illinois, nincty-threci Pennsylvania,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18

sixty one: Connecticut. forty nine: To-
diana. thirty-cieht. Every State in the
Uuipn was represented in the overseas
ranks OF The knights OF COlmmhMs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
nn.aI.. Ilentih.d ami Arrc.ted.

Two North Carolina negroes, identi-
"a on Yhc street as the men who en-
red the store OF II. Siivcrstcin Fri
~ night held up the proprietor at the
Mint Of 4 pistol and forced him To
We IN between $50 and $50. were ar
stcd today and locked w for trial.
If. SilverStcin is positive in his iden-
~ OF the negroes. The men gave
cir names AS George Plnwdeu and
lillian Gihhs, ana deny tn charge
"a inst fhciN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
woMES.s MEETINGS..

Fhe regular meeting OF aizrah chapter
r. r, will be held TUESDAY evening a.,
20 O'Clock At the Masonic Tomple loa So It
Dad Street. Mrs Eudora Ramsay R'rh-
dson viii speak at this intctinE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18

CITY fathers are also Interested i'm
Richmonds f4ht on higher telephone
rates. and may seek 20 have hand in
that matter also.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
S OC,LEl:;'. T Y

Former Governor OF Virginia and
RS. William Hodges Mann have re-
irhed TO their home in Petersburg.
Ter brief stay in Richmond. Cover
or and Mrs. Mann came to Richmond
attend the reception given at the
Executive mansion Friday evening In
alehration OF the three hundredth an
fversary Of the first meeting OF a Leg
iatirc body in this country.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Hodges Mann.
r., are Spending several weeks IN At
mite City, and will not return to their
'me until later In the month.
cave for West virginin.
Colonel r. .. James len Saturday
Pr Louisa TO join Mrs. James, from
hich place they viii go to Pence
brings. w Va. for a stay of several
neks On their return Mrs. James
III spend some time with friends at
Motor North.
par,mcn,s. has for several weeks
cen the guest Of tho Misses Bcrmond
Alexandria. Mr. KELLEY viii join
tr ia that. city this week aud they
!aShlra Fails. Others in the party viii
Miss Rcbecca Gcrmond and Charles
AStrykc. OF Alexandria and Mr. and
RS. Frank Quisl.y, OF Baltimore.
nck From visit.
Mrs. Royal Is Powell has returned
ON trip TO Boston and Quincy,
ass. having spent several weeks also
brooklyn and Bath Beach. l.. J. She
SO visited Mr. rowclls brother. WILL
am Price Powell. aud his sisters, Mrs
y. Tyler and Mrs. Percy Guard.
Mrs. PoweIl's little daughters. Eliza
th Royal and Virginia Christian
Dwell. nre spending the summer with
,eir aunt. Mrs. Leslie blair. IT SUM
er Hin near iiowardsville
Camping Trip.
Dorsey Simpson. Jr, Sherwood But
and Harry S"huttie, all of Wood
no Heights. left Yesterday for their
icaton They will make trit TO
ioucester Point where they wili sperJ
me time camping and fishing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18
~ AND OFT OF TowN.

Ms is. Mar lar Helen Mon,arus. has returned
ray 10 her aunt Mrs Frank l.. Montague
Richmond
PISS Katherine Harris. NJ G;nttr Park.
pe'hS entertained in Wilson y G
Iars: Henry Lane Schulriz has been tho
Font Eucat OF friends here for a b-icf
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18

Mr. and Mrs Frank Marcck ana ,h.ir
Iuc daughter. Hnicn. ACCOMPANIED hy Mis.
fue Frommct. Will leave today to make
fr 'rut' home IN Los Angeles. cat
HrS. peytnn Powell formerly OF Rich
I'nd but now Of Hunt~rsvilIc Aia who
u bcen visiting In Orange County. f. now
Ocean View
Sdr. and Mrs. q l. Parker of Richmond.
e spending som" time At ocean Ni"w
fdisnes Pauline Trrmsr Marion Meha.y
Ia Louise SauerwSld are among the Rich
Ind people a Ocean Nicw.
pr and Irs T. /. Williams. 81 Rich
bnd. A ILrnan NinN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-18

fi'ss Roberta Cook. OF Washington. ,s
guest Of Mits Mildred LcGrandc In
Miss GLADYS Thaw ~ Richmond Is
Ending some time with friends In Nor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-27

has been stormed Desperate efforts
have been made 10 steal the royal
relics kept there. which include the
ancient amounting spoon and Queen
Elizabeth-s SAT- cellar. one famous
effort, in which a Col Blood. dis
guised as a clergyman. nearly made
away with the bejewelled crown, Is
thought by some TO have been in
spired by Charles II because he
money the rare gems would bring
"One OF the less well known. but
most spectacular incidents. was the
escape Of two priests by a ruse that
would have done credit 20 Monte
Cristo. One OF them. having been
strung up by the hands for days. and
then put in a rack while his wrists
still were swollen. without making
him betray his faith. wrote in orange
juice 10 friends outside. for a light
rope with a weight al one end He
also asked that 2 boat be brought
10 the river below Cradle Tower on
a certain night On that night he
made his way to his follow prisoners
room. The two flung the weighted
esd Cf the rope % their friends in
the boat, pulled up a heavier rope.
climbed from tho steep walls 10 the
boat safely. and made their oscar pc"