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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-14

LONDON. Feb. l3.-Some OF the ac-
cepted stories of the happenings of
war II is understood. are shattered in
book based on official documents AMI
personal notes OF diplomats and officials
10 be issued tomorrow.
The book characterizes as fallacy
the belief that the assassination Of
Archduke Ferdinand at Sarajcyo was
stage managed affair" but IT is
asserted from knowledge gained from
official documents that If the assas-
sination had not occurred war Ger
tainly would have been started very
soon.
the famous Potsdam conference o;
July 5. 1914. according TO the book,
was not what has been generally ac-
cepted. The meeting took place. bu:
been declared repeatedly. j is IS
serted that many persons who were
supposed TO have been there were not
present. Emperor William and MEM
bers OF the German imperial staff were
present, however, and at this confer
ence Germany definitely decided for
war.
The book was written BY Professo,
Charles w. G. Oman. president OF tho
Royal Historical Society, and profes-
sor IF history at oxford University.
british Foreign Secretary Balfour and
Earl Curzon are understood 20 have
taken an active interest in its com
pilation.
, SENT ULTIMATUM WHEN
PoINCARE WAS AT SEA
One OF the 'damnins revelations" as
Professor Oman calls them is his state
Munich lpn 6 saese s,bdy of
that the ultimatum from the Vienna
government TO the Serbian government
was deliberately timed when Pres side Mt
Poincare and Premier Eiviani OF
france. were at sea after their de-
parture from Pctrograd, in order to
make i; difficult for the entente 10 reacl,
an understanding. Professor Oman
gives what he calls complete analysis
OF these revelations.
a series OF hitherto unpublished COM
munications between Sir Edward Gray,
Brit!Sh Foreign Secretary, in 1914 and
Prince bchnowsky, German amDassa-
dor in London at the outbreak OF the
war. goes 70 prove. Professor Oman
s Sai,a,a That the British Foreign ONCE
iutely honest. The book says:
They empha size the personal anxiet..
OF m!c,hnowsky and show that, he was
government-in other words, that rs
was the unwilling tool OF the kaiser"
On July 90, 1914. Prince Lichnowsky
ward Grey:
Il begin to hope tina. it once more
has been possible. owing TO Anglo
| German collaboration. TO save the
on July 80. Sir w e. Goschen, Brit
ish ambassador in Berlin. wrote TO Sir
Edward Grey, saying:
CHANCELLOR ATTEMPTED
TO MISLEAD BRITISH
The Chancellor told mo las; night
that he was pressing the buttons with
view to forming a moderatinS in
Euence on Vienna"
Information contained in the book
shows the opposite was taking place.
and that Chancellor Won Be;hmann-
Hol.weE was doing everything possible
The book refers to journalistic
mystery-the publication by the West
minister Gazette. on August l. 1914, of
4 dispatch dated in Berlin. giving the
tex: OF purportcd telegram addressed
on July so by Won Bethmann-Tollwcg
saying:
I'VE must refuse to be drawn into a
world confaEration through Austria
Hungary not respecting our advice
Professor Oman says the newspaper
never revealed the source ot the dis
patch and II was never included in the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-14
RESTRICTIONS WITHDRAWN
Exports of Conee. Lard and Lnrd sub
stitutes Permitted by War
Trade Hoard.
lBy Associated Prcss.1

WASHlNGTOS. Feb. l3.-Rcstric-
tons on the expectation OF coffee, lard
and lard substitutes were withdrawn
to-day by the War Trade Board and
the removal OF these commodities from
the export conservation list ordered,
in series of rulings affecting various
foodstuns. which Will permit free
licensing 10 virtually all destinations,
except where ration!ng agreements
with certain ncuiralS exist
In another ruling the board an
nounccd that commodities might be i'm
ported into Belgium freely. except
bread cereals. sugar. tobacco. wines,
spirits. malt and coal. For these, a
Belgian import license will be re-
CURED.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-14
ASKS HARSH PENALTIES
BY ARMY Be REVIEWED
General Samuel Il. Anscll, Acting
Judge Advocate, Appears in
Senate robe.
RELATES SEVERE SENTENCES
One Soldier Sent 40 Prison for
torty Years for Being Absent
Twenty-Ei Int Days-Fcw Exccu-
tons Overseas.
tBy Associated Press. !

WASHINGTON. Feb. Is. Instances
OF severe sentences imposed by courts
martial upon soldiers found guilty OF
minor onenses were recited before the
Senate Military Committee to-day by
BriGadier-General Samuel r. Ansell.
acting Judge acknowledgement who
appeared 10 urge enactment Of law
authorizing reviews Of court-martlal
sentences by the judge advocate.
General Ansell was asked by com
mittcemcn why many conscientious OBJ
)cctors had been discharged from the
army. while enlisted and drafted men
were required to remain in camps, but
ne asked to be ccuscd from answering
chairman Chamberlain later announced
mat Secretary Baker would be called
Tor questioning on this subject,
Review OF court-martial sentences,
IN General Anseh's opinion. shoulr be
rtaccd IN the hands OF 4 judicial Of
nccr. Granting OF the power 10 the
PRESIDENT. he said. was tantamount 10
placing 1t In "he hands Of the chief OF
staff
SOLDIER rs SENTENCED
TO FORTY YEARS LABOR
Citing cases of what ne character
posed by courts martial. General An
sell told of "A soldier who was seu-
,cHCcn 10 foTNy years at hard labor and
dishonorablc discharge for absenting
himself wi;hou, leave from camp for
t"enty-ciEht days. The sentence was
later reduced TO ten years, he said
Another soldier. he said. was con-
victed of uniawfuiiy possessing a pass
IN and out Of camp. and was sentenced
10 dishonorab!c discharge. forfeiture OF
Pay and ten years at hard labor The
sentence was later reduced to three
years.
FEW EXECUTIONS OF
ARMY MEN OVERSEAS
The judge advocate generai hold OF
National Army man who was SEN
fenced 10 be executed for absenting
himself from his command for five
months. While not defending dcser-
ten. he said there were extenuatinE
circumstances in the case as the
youths father was on his dea:hbed and
the boy returned voluntarily after his
fatners death Although the sentence
OF death was never carried out. he did
not recall the ina disposition OF the
case.
All o, the cases cited. he said o.
Cured in the United States Few exc
cutions. he asserted, have occurred in
the army overseas
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-14
Buenos Airc. Port SIN. Tied Up

BtENOS AIRES. Feb 1.-THE
Maritime Federation has informed Lon
don 1t would be unable TO send repre-
sentattvcs to the international mar:
time congress TO be held late this
month because the shipping strik e
and lockout here prevents the do
parturc of vessels
AS result Of the tie-up in the har-
Dor here outbound foreign mail is
piled up to the ceilings at the central
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-14
mo BEER, NO WORK" STRIKE
PLANNED BY LABOR UNIONS
New York Central Federation to Ask
Central bodies TO Take Ac-
ton ON July I.
M Associated rrcss.l

NEW YORK. Feb l3.-Announcc
mcnt that all tho central labor unions
Of the country will be asked by the
Central Federated Union here to vote
on the question of nationwide mo
beer no work" strike on July /. was
made mere by Ernest Bohn, secretary
all labor organizations in this State
to pass on the question.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-14
ILLUSTRATES wILHELM'S
Personal TREACHE1Y
CUB MAGNATE BUYS ISLAND
William WriEIey. Jr., Acquires Greater
Part OF SANTA Catalina
for S3,O0O,0O

PASADENA. CAL, Feb. 13.-An-
nouncement was made to-day By Viii
liam. Wrigley, .Jr., manufacturer and
chief owner Of the Chicago National
League baseball clug, that he had pur-
chased the greater part of Santa Gaia
lima Island. noted pleasure resort
about thirty miles off the cost from
approximately s3.00o.o0O Mr.. Wrig-
ley said he intended to make extern
sive improvements on the island.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-14
UNAUTHORIZED STRIKES
CANNOT BE TOLERATED
Trades Unions Parliamentary Commit
tee lssues Strong Manifesto
on Subject.

LONDON. Feb. l3.-"CnauthoriZed
strikes cannot and must not be toler-
ated under any circumstances" Is tho
declaration of the parliamentary COM
,niaee OF the Trades Union Congress.
IN manifesto dealing with the recent
Clyde and railway strikes and ad-
dressed TO all affiliated societies in
Great Britain. The committee dwcils
upon the !TreEularity and defiance OF
agreements Involved In these strikes
and insists that II is the bounden duty
OF the minority to abide loyalty by the
decision OF tn. majority IN such cases
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-14
Vessel FlOated and on Way to Norfolk
{By Associated Press

BEAUFORT. y. c.. Feb. 13-The
steamer which stranded near Ports
mouth. n. c.. several days ago. later
was identified as the American steamer
Wishkah, operated by the Shipping
Board. The vessel was foatcd late
yesterday. and proceeded to Norfolk,
according to adviceS received here to-
day from Portsmouth.
Coast Guardsmen had landed twenty
eight members of the crew. and when
The vessel was iloated her captain did
not stop to take them aboard.
With the exception of the loss OF
damaged.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-14
Three Hurt When Expre., 4, Derni,.d


FRANKLIN, PA. Feb. 1s-Threc
coaches Of tn. Pittsburgh Buffalo ET
press. northbound on the Pennsylvania
railroad. were deraiied at ST. George
twenty miles south OF here. The caus
OF the ACCIDENT was un determined
!sailroad officials said none of the in
Jured were seriously hurt
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-14
a nized gang story

France. and tho organized gang story
is not Impressive.
Wherever there was unit OF the
American army there was Il detail Of
our division. We ran down spies and
Indcsirablcs. We Investigated reports
OF murders and robbcries. From he
ginning TO end we sent out OF France
700 undesirablcs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-14
Esthonian Republic Cleared of Foe.
BY Associated Press

COPENHA GEN. Feb. ia Libau
dispatch reaching here by way of Ber-
lin says the entire territory of the
Esthonian republic has been cleared of
tho Rolshevists through the Esthonan
and Finnish advance movement.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-10
Lizards With Beautifully
Marked Wings, Resembling
Species of the Butterfly

AT least one lizard enjoys, to GER
tain degree, the power of sailing
through the air, as in the cases Of fly
Ing squirrels, flying frogs of Borneo
and some other animals. These lizards
are called flying dragons, and they are
all small-sized forms found in the In
do-Malayan region.
They possess elongated ribs in mid
series, some five to seven pairs of
them; these ribs support, on either
side of the body, semi-transparent
membrane, it being stretched over
them both dorsally and ventrally,
united at the free margins and con-
tinuous with the general integument of
the body. 81
These wings" so called, close up
like fan when not in use and fall to
the sides of the animal, but when
spread form parachute of marked eff
fectiveness, as by its use this lizard
can leap from the limb of tree and
sail to another one at certain dis
tances as well as phalanger or fly
ing lemur. Sometimes these wings"
in certain species of the flying dragons
are beautifully marked, resembling the
wing markings of some butterflies.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-10
People Adapt Taste to
Foods Nature Provides
in the Most Abundance

Men usually adapt their taste to
those foods which nature provides in
the most abundance and most easily
procured, according to a survey made
of the American continent. In the
northern part of Canada the Eski4nos
and Canadian Indians place their chief
dependence for food and clothing upon
the caribou, or American reindeer, but
are changing to the seal, where the
caribou migrate southwark. In the
early days the Indians of the plains
relied upon the bison. Along the Co.
lumbia river, noted for its salmon, fish
was the prevailing food of the lndi-
ans, while acorns and smaller seeds
formed the principal diet of the In
dams in California. On the plains OF
Argentina in South America the qua
naco took the place of the caribou of
the north in the economic life of the
natives. In the Atlantic coast region
from Argentina to Hudson bay the
Indians cultivated maize, manioc and
other crops History proves that the
growing of these food plants orlgi-
xaated In America. as they were, well
Known to the Indians before Euro
peans crossed the sea.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-10
bggestions to Those Who
Contemplate Having Their
Photographer Make Picture

There Is more in getting a photo
graph than simply going to photog-
|rapher, He must know his business
|and you must know yours, otherwise
fthe result will be likeness that Is
leither flattering nor truthful.
If you are short and stout, advises
ian authority, don't ask the poor artist
10 make picture of you full length.
PIE will if you insist, but he knows he
rs doing grtat wrong thereby. Moth
Ping is so graceful and pleasing in a
picture of d stout lady as sitting at
|half-length, the figure so turned as to
hide the stoutness.
Again, If you are slim and angular,
do not for an instant forget that full
length figure will make you appear
more slim and angular. Then the
pretty bust picture, is your only hope,
and you should insist on having none
other.
If a gentleman has very Ions neck
no matter how nicely he looks in a
high collar--his picture. if taken In
such a high affair. would look gro
tesque. A short neck and high collar,
and long neck and low turned-down
collar, by all means. No loud stripes,
no great checks, no striking figures
should be worn in photograph.
One thing bear in mind when you
visit the studio--bring along your
home expression. Don't spend two
days before you come to the studio
practiclng poses and different express
sions before your mirror, and, lastly,
give the photographer the benefit OF
exercising his artistic and professional
ability.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-10
OF INTEREST TO
POULTRY GROWERS

1t is especially important that sur
plus cockerelS be utilized as capons
to increase the meat supply. Capons,
or male birds whose reproductive or
gans have been removed, increase in
weight and their meat is Of good quail
ity.
To determine the best time to capon-
lie one should be guided by the age
and size Of the bird. A cockerel two
to four months Of age and weighing
one and a half to two and half
pounds is d convenient sized bird with
which to work.
There are three essentials to good
results in caponizing. First, the bira
should not be fed for 36 hours prior
to the operation so that the intestines
will be empty and the reproductive
organs exposed; second, the operation
should be performed in strong light
in order that the organs may be
clearly distinguished; third, one should
have good set Of tools.
The skilled operator can caponize
a bird In. a short time. Birds which
have been operated on should be
placed in house from which the
roosts have been removed. Give
caponized birds soft feed for ten
days after the operation, after which
they may be placed on a scratch food
ration. The wet feed may consist OF
two pounds corn meal. one pound of
bran and one pound of middllngs
mixed with skimmillS or buttermilk.
The first two weeks capons should
be examined for 'windpuffs." These
can be easily relieved by pricking the
skin with needle or a knife. Two or
three weeks prior to marketing, con-
fine ana fatten capons in crates. Ev-
cry ounce of gain Mt this time adds
to the appearance Of and the profits
from the bird
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-10
Men Who Want More.

BolshevilSi means t'men who want
more" 1t is the name Of the Russian
party which advocates the upsetting
Of all government Spartaean means
a member of the Spartacist party in
Germany. which Is d faction Of the
social democrats. The party adopted
its name from Spartaeus, leader in the
slave war against Rome (73-7l 3. C2,
ThracIan by BIRTH, who organized
the Roman slaves In rebellion.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-10

Science says that old age begins with
weakened kidneys and digestive organs.
This being true, it is easy to believe
that BY keeping the kidneys and diges-
tive organs cleansed and in proper work.
ing order old age can be deferred and
life prolonged far beyond that enjoyed
by the average person.
For over 200 years GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil has been relieving the
weaknesses and disability due to advance
ing years. 1t is standard Old-time
home remedy and needs no introduction;
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil is Enclosed
in odorless, tasteless capsules contain
ing about S drops each. Take them as
YOU would pill, with a swallow OF
water. The oil stimulates the kidney
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-10
BoscHEE's SYRUP

will quiet your cough, soothe the in
-fiammation Of sore throat and lungs,
stop irritation in the bronchial tubes.
,lnsuring a good nights rest, free from
coughing and with easy expectoration
In the morning. Made and sold In
America for fifty-two years. A won
.derful prescription, assisting Nature in
building up your general health and
throwing off the disease. Especially
useful in lung trouble, asthma, Group,
bronchitis, etc. For sale in all civil
ized cOuntries.--Adv.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-10
U. S. Increases Crop Acreage
ssst NJ - --
More Than 56.OOo.0Oo Acres Are Added in the Last
34s Ten Years. Government Statistics Show

than 56Oo0O0O been added the countr
gate crop acreage the last years Statistics announced by the depart
ment agriculture cunty aggregate year have been
36773S 900 acres 6oSe square miles That than one-hh
of the total land Of continental United States almost 2 times ing
size Of the state of Texas and about times the land OF the entire
New England The of farms the United States est
mated at 6,717O00.
Texas has the largest aggregate crop with 258ooo acres
O little than one-sixth of her total land
with 225s8ooo almost oneha q her
entire land
Illinois third with 900 about hreevents q net
land
Iowa fourth place with s613ooo which is about three
seventies Of her land
acreage which includes those corn wheat
bareg oats rye buckweat potatoes potatoes tobacco fax RICE
hay cotton peanuts kar BEANS broom hops and cfanp anu
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-10
Couldn't Be Happy.

"What are you grumbling about"
said the city man to the discouraged
farmer. You ought to be the hap
piest man in the world. You own a
farm and can spend your life out in
the Open"
Mister" replied the farmer. call
I've got to say to you is that I'm not
rich enough to be happy on a farm
that won't raise enough to pay the in
terest on the mortgage"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-10
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

by LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease
Catarrh is a local disease, greatly inf1u-
enced by constitutional conditions. HALIgS
sCATARRH MEDICINE will cure catarrh
II Is taken internally and acts through
the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces OF the
System. HALLS CATARRH MEnICINE
is composed of some of the bes. tonics
known, combined with some of the best
blood purifiers. The perfect combination
of the ingredients in HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE Is what produces such won
,derful results In catarrhal conditions.
Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
r. ]. Cheney & Co., Props, Toledo. 0.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-10
OLD AGE STARTS
WITH YOUR KIDNEYS

action and enables the organs to throw
off the poisons which cause premature
old age. New life and strength increase
as you continue the treatment. When
completely restored continue taking a
capsule or two each day. GOLD MED
All HARLEM Oil Capsules will keep you
in health and vigor and prevent return
Of the disease.
Do not wait until old age or disease
have settled down for good. At the first
sign that your. kidneys are not working
properly. so to your druggist and get z
Capsules. Money refunded if they do
not help you. Three sizes. But re-
member to ask for the original imported
GOLD MEDAL brand. In sealed pack
ages.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-10
On the Fence.

"Do you believe" asked the thinking
man whose heavy thoughts had worn
wrinkles up and down his forehead, ''in
a Hades of fire and birthstone, where
evil souls are sent to siZzle for all
eternity?'
"Well" responded the chronic con-
siderer, "as a matter of reality, I
don't; but as a matter Of ACCESSIBILITY
I certainly do"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-10
Useful Teazel.

Few people probably have heard of
teazels. which are grown for The pur-
pose of cloth dressing. The wild tea
Eel is found in English hedges and
copscs. and bears purple flower in
I.Iulv. The function OF the teazel Is
An raise the nap Of the cloth. although
Sto some extent 1t has been super
seeded By the use OF wire brushes.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-10
BUGL-E BLASTS

The tlump of the heartis the
best drum-beat. Keep step with
it.
n In war, selfishness Is a mighty
poor bomb-proof.
Late advices indicate that the
Huns continue TO fight and
whine.
Kingly tradition is last years
birds nest Of politics.
The gilded helmet has taken
its place on the dump with the
cracked tea-kettle.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-10
The Banana Described.

The banana has only won wide
favor in England during the past
quarter. century. 1t was not unknown,
however, half a century ago, for 3.
l.. Blanchard. the dramatist, records
in, his "Autobiographys-July Z. 1864
tasted bananas for the first time--a
vegetable sausage tasting like mar
row favored with pineapple"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-10
Getting Acquainted.

Moved, eh?'
''Yes,"
Getting acquainted with the neigh
bors on the block?"
"Rapidiy Tommy has fought with
all the children on one side of tile
street and is making headway on the
other"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-10
Natural Effect.

'China must have more quacks than
amy other nation"
''What makes you think 500"
81 saw in an article the other day
that it had more ducks than any other
place In the world"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-10
Rara Avis.

II e | CAM
praise that play;
it is contrary to
nature.
She.-Iiow SO?
He-One of the
prominent charac-
tiers is a content
ed wife.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-10
Ancient Precautions.

"Well have this friendly agreement
of ours carved upon monument OF
stone" said one ancient king.
$50 that all the public can read it?"
added the other
'.Not only that It Will make 1t i'm
possible to treat It as scrap of pa
per-"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-10
own Yer Own, Anyhow.

"Wen after ALL" murmured the
chronic quoter, there is no place like
home"
"Yep," answered the facetious Teller,
'"thats the reason the clubs and the
motion-pieture theaters do such
rushing business
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-10
The Old Lady Auain.

"Yes," said Mrs. Blunderby, "my
nephew is home again, and you should
Just see his collection of momentums
of the war."-Boston Transcript.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-10
HAVE A SMILE
Awful Prospect.

81 heard of man who is going to
have a rabbits eye grated in his
face"
"Great Scott! Suppose he takes to
nibbling at all the people he meets
with cabbage heads"