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Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-09-27

The Womans Missionary Society Of
the Baptist church met with Mrs,
w G. Corum on Tuesday afternoon.
After the business hour, refresh
ments were served.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-09-27

The Granger County News office
is now located over the Citizens
Bank & Trust Co. Come up and sub
scribe for the "best paper in the
county"
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-09-27

LOST DOG For any information
concerning the whereabouts Of a
black and white spotted hound that
was lost in a fox chase near Rut-
ledge, FIVE DOLLARS REWARD
will be paid. Notify, Half Waller or
Ben Morgan, Rutledpe, Tenn.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-09-27
THOUGHT rom TODAY.

GODS PLAN FOR DISARMAMENT
Many nations shall come, and
say, Come and let as 60 up unto
the mountain of the Lord. and to
the house OF the God Of Jocob; and
He will teach US of His ways, and
we will walk in His paths.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-09-27
gS Q ~ g ~

was duly appointed Adminsstls-
trx Of the estate Of M. F. Naples do
ceased on August II, 1922, and noth.'
is hereby given to all persons indebted
to said estate to come and make SET
Element at once All parties having
claims against said estate are hereby
notified to present their claims to
the County Court Clerk, duly Prov
and within the time required by law
This September 1, 1922 --4 J-4w
MARY NAPLES. Administrative
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-09-27

Mrs J. s. Collins, Mrs. l. W. Dan
ieI and Misses Mettie Collins and
Beulah Shaver spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Lon Cate near Buffalo.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-09-27
SINGERS TO MEET

Granger County Singing Conven-
tion will be held at luncheon Camp
church, Sunday Oct, |, 1922. Come
and bring friend.
VERNON SCOTT, Secy,
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-09-27

Mrs. Ida Acuff of Knoxville, re-
turned to her home last week, after
spending several days with relatives
here.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-09-27

Grover Daniel of Cincinnati, Ohio,
spent several days last week with his
parents, MIR. and Mrs. /. w. Daniel at
LulavilIe
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-09-27

Buy ADVERTISED P roAucts-
they are not only better than non.
advertised products, but are often
cheaper.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-09-27

Mrs. Taylor Shumate attended
quarterly meeting services at Gal
braith's on Saturday and Sunday
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-09-27

]. w. Wolfenbarger and Winfield
Hopson of Washburn, were here on
business Friday. .....
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-09-27
THEY ALL LOST 1T
copyrighted 1922 BY W. esq

Copyrighted 1922 BY WCS)
Mr.. A. HID HIS money in the house and it was acct
dentaly burned up.
Mr.. B. CARRIED his money in secret pocket and was
robbed one dark night within block of his home
Mr. c. LOANED his to friend who forgot to pay it
back to him.
Mr. d. INVESTED in oil wells.
Mr. E. THOUGHT he could win on the Board of Trade.
(He knows better now
Mr. F. PUT HIS money where the rats ate it up
Mr.. G. WENT INTO business that he knew nothing
about--and it failed.
Mr.. H. natural spend thrift.
None of these thought it was worth
while to talk with their banker about
their business affairs.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-09-27

Attorney Aft Taylor Drinnon re
turned Friday from GreeneviLle,
where he had spent several days on
legal business
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-09-27

Mr.. and Mrs. John o. Duff OF route
6. were here this week, visiting Mr..
w. A. and Miss Mamie Pemberton.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-09-27

Mr. and Mrs. Horace Henry spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. r. r.
Nance at Leas Springs.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-09-27

Mrs. y. S. Beeler of Washburn, was
here Friday, visiting Mr. and Mrs.
Horace Henry.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-09-27

Roy NJ. Clark Of johnson City, was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. NJ Wal
Ter last week
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-09-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Yates Of Buff
falo, spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Glen Wester.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-09-27

Mrs. j. r. Nance and Miss Myrtle
Lowe visited relatives in Knoxville
on Sunday.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-09-27

Miss Haunta Dyer of Buffalo, is
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Shu-
mate this week.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-09-27

Prof, Charles L. Morgan Of Morris
town, was here last week.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-09-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Jarnagin spent
Sunday with relatives at Richland
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-09-27

Jesse Qualls of Powdersprings, was
in town on business Saturday.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-09-27
LOCALE 52f
NEWS NJ

Have YOU paid your subscription
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-09-27

My little niece has bobbed her har-which makes her
look tribe queer about her upper story For she was
mighty well supplied with what call the woman pride
IN TACT her crownin glory. couldn't say that she's
improved by whackin off the curs loved
BOBBED it makes her look sassy But--when she's
HAIR had 'em off SPELL she may look sweeter--
who tell?-or mebbe twice as classyi
shore-an-cerain that could be induced to
try to wear luxuriant tresses wouldn't want to face
gale with skypece like hosss tale hooked up in long
dresses. An So that little niece Of mine can occupy
the trim line in front Of my affections airy-necI an
aree c'a s5a' ny works. an cagtar me-in spite
~ eccans! F4t s+n--taerss drawbacks 10 the game
and Hst.e resI.s ahaust1e same
D.. sAaots-5 z5s 1eany's -<@ - 8, " -
i 4-a', 1o.-yv III uy il.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-10
Program Not Made Pub
lie, But Provisions
Are Known
AUTOS GET IT AGAIN
Gasoline and Horsepow-
er to Be Asked to Paw
Freight
CBy Associated Press)

Washington, Feb. 10.-Reaching
final agreement on the soldiers bo-
nus tax program the house ways and
means subcommittee decided TODAY
against a tax on bank checks. The
program was not made public, but it
was stated authoritatively that with
the exception of the bank check tax
it is substantially the same as that
given out last night.
This program included one cent
per gallon on gasoline, twenty-five
cents per horsepower on automobiles.
$5 per $1,000 on real estate trans
actions, increased documentary
stamps, double the present 10 per
cent on admissions where the charges
exceed 25 cents, an increase of so
cents per 1000 on cigarettes and an
increase of two cents on chewing and
Tobacco.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-10
FOURTEEN BALLOTS TO
ELECT Pope WHEN ALL
FACTIONS REPRESENTED
CBy Associated Press)

Rome, Feb. 10t-Authorized rev-
elations concerning the proceeding
in the conclave which elected Pope
Plus Xl are coming to light.
The conclave might be considered
to have been divided into three pe-
tiods. During the firss, Cardinals
Gasparri and Merry del Val receiv-
ed most of the votes, although far
from the two-thirds required, and
the rest were distributed among
Cardinals Ratti, Maffi, Tacci and
Lualdi.
In the second period Cardinal La
Fontaine replaced Merry del Val,
while the votes given-first to Gas
parri were divided among Cardinals
Ratti ,Maffi and Lualdi, all, howev-
er being still far from the necessary
two-thirds. During the third period
both Cardinals Maffi and Lualdi rec
commended the canditure of Ratti and
most of the votes that had previously
gone to La Fontaine were turned to
him. !
Finally, on the 14th ballot, which
followed tire four-day ballots, Car
dinal Ratti was chosen almost unan-
imously, Cardinals Mercier, Vico,
kakowsky, Scapinelli di Leguigno,
Lauldi and Gasquet being among his
most noted electors. Merry del Val
also voted for the new pope, who
although reluctant to accept the re-
'ponsibility, was won over by Car
linal Lualdi.
Cardinal Lualdi is from Lombardy
md, like the present pope, his ap- N
continent as archbishop of Palermo
" Plus X created a great sensation; /;
lie is the first northerner to be sent l
o such an important post. 6
The false report circulated at the
ime of the election that Cardinal G
'acci had been chosen arose from
he fact that he was i'll, his paleness a
eing construed by his attendants as
ue to emotion at his election. II
Pope Plus XI has been urged to
i've decisions on several pending v
latters, but has decided to POSTPONE c
ne settlement of all important o
uestions until after his coronation C.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-10
Still Stolen at
Carlstrom Field
Was Making Booze
tBy Associated Press)

Miami, Feb. 10-A sixty gallon
still, used during the war at Carl
strom field, near Arcadia, for d;still-
ing water and which was stolen sew
eral months ago from the flying field
has been doing yeoman service as a
moonshine liquor still since it disap-
peared and the apparatus is now in
the hands of Dade county authorities,
along with H. L. Hines and E. E.
Hines, who are charged with hiving
operated it. Deputies recently left
here to arrest negro near Tropico
for a misdemeanor. In the search
for the negro they found the still and
a large quantity of mash and arrested
the Hines. Whoever stole the still
from the army post hauled it across
the state before setting it up.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-10
SIX DEAD AND NINE
STILL MISSING IN
RICHMOND HOTEL FIRE
CBy Associated Press)

Richmond, Va, Feb. 10-With six
known dead and about eighteen or
twenty of the thirty who were at rst
reported missing or unaccounted for
as result of the Lexington hotel
fire of early Tuesday morning now
known to have escaped, further eff
forts We're being made today to find
the bodies Of nine guests whose names
have not been checked off the police
list of those yet sought.
Several of the 2S or more persons
who were removed to hospitals to un-
dergo treatment for fractured limbs,
bruises or burns have returned to
their homes. Most of those now in
the hospitals are reported as improv-
ing.
Efforts are bing made to identify
the part of body, a shapeless mass
of bone and flesh, found in the ruins
late yesterday afternoon soon after
the torso of Erwin J. Bush, a sales
man of Cincinnati, o., was removed
from the debris 1T was only part of a
;orso with the front portion of the
lead containing the jaws. There were
10 teeth in the jaws, A piece of a
yest, found near the recovered part
# the body was of a pink check.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-10
Hearing on Habeas Cor
pus Is Being Con-
Quoted Today
ROBBED At ORLANDO
Has Photographs of Men
Who Got $4,000
From Him
By Associated Press)

Fort Lauderdaie, Feb. 10-Hearing
on the habeas corpus writ in which il
is sought to obtain the release of
tWelSe confidence men is being held
here today before Circuit Judge Da-
|Sls Shortly after being called the
|hearIng was adjourned until this af-
ternOOn. Time is granted to the
|states attorney to examine the writ
ISSUED yesterday afternoon.
Henry Campbell, of St. Petersburg
|Fho is said to be acting at the sug-
geStlOn Of Governor Hardee, tele-
graphs of the prisoners, stating that
e was fieeced out of $4,000 at Orlan-
% last November.
A. H. Van Pelt, of Farmingdale,
IL appeared today and reported
pa' ne was fleeced out of $4,000 at
Paytona on April 20, 1920, and that
hao oeen searching for his victi-
'i1efo Tor two years. He has pho
PFaphs of them.
iae bureau of criminal investiga-
0n al Washington today ordered
S'al inspectors here to send photo
aphs Of the prisoners to Washing
y, postmaster General Hayes, now
miami, is expected to attend the
Sfms this afternoon ASA spectator.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-10
Discharge of a Grand
Jury Starts Some
Trouble
DENOUNCED BY LAWYER
Failure of Bank Cause
of Excitement in
Ocmulgee
hy Associated Press)

| Okmulgee, Okla, Feb. 1O.-Peti-
tlons requesting that a new grand
jury be called to replace one dis
charged yesterday by Superior
Judge H. R. Christopher on the
groun dthat twas illegally drawn,
and delve into the affairs of the de-
funct Bank of Commerce of Okmul-
gee, were being checked by officials
today to determine whether they
carried the signatures of the reuuir
ed number of legal voters.
The petitions were filed after a
mass meeting at which the action of
Judge Christopher in discharging
the grand jury was denounced and
his immediate resignation demanded.
The meeting followed a demonstra-
ton in superior court, where specta-
tors applauded an attack upon the
decision by James Hepburn, county
attorney, and some spectators shout
ed: "Take him out and hang him!"
referring to the Judge.
No statement was forthcoming
from Judge Christopher other than
one made when he discharged the
jury-that he believed the men had
been chosen by him in a manner diff
ferent from what he now construed
the law to provide. Some of Judge
Christopher's friends said he had left
the city.
Hepburn likewise was silent today
and declined to comment on a DEM
last night when 300 white
'obed klansmen paraded through the
streets with him in their midst. A
arge banner warning officials to do
heir duty or leave was borne in the =.
after which six of the 7
igures conducted Mr.. Hepburn to t
treet corner, motioned the huge
rowd to gather closely and then di- e
ected the county attorney to make e
n address. Hepburn told the crowd a
hat all the laws must be enforced
nd deplored the courtroom incidents.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-10
Florahome Woman
Captures Prizes
at Tampa's Fair

Mrs. G. c. Hardy, of Florahome,
made almost clean sweep in all Of
the departments in which she con-
tested at the South Florida fair at
Tampa, carrying off first honors in
practically every one. Here are the
prizes she won:
Canned goods, blackberries, first.
Apples, first. Peaches. first. Pine
apples, first. Pearls, first.
Preserved claks: Pearls. first
Ounce, first.
In the canned vegetables: Toma-
toes, first. Snap beans, first. Pen
pers, first. Butter beans, first. Car
rots, first. Onions. first. Soup mix
ture, first.
In pickle class: Tomato, second.
Onions, first. Chow chow, first.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-10
ton with the murder of Taylor.
Mabel NOrmand in SeclusiOn.

Mss Normand, one of the last per-
sons to see Taylor alive, remained
in seclusion at her home yesterday,
recovering from the collapse she suf-
feerd at the directors funeral Tues
day. At her home, however, a de-
nail was issued of the reports she
had stated sh chad an alteration
with Taylor on the night he was
murdered. Her letters were the re-
ported subject of the alteration.
Attorneys for Miss Minter declin-
ed to comment on the purported
visit to the district attorney. One of
them was quoted as having said:
81 can only say that Mary Miles
Minter is cooperating with the Off
Gals and is willing and ready to CO.
operate fully wit hthem."
The police are credited in a news
paper story published today as stat
ing they had learned the origin of
the pistol with which Taylor was
killed. No details are given.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-10
Rocky Kansas to
Have His Chance
at Title Tonight
By Associated Pres,l

New York, Feb. 1O.-Rocky Kan,
sas, rugged Italian pugilist of Buff
falo, will tonight get his second
chance at the worlds lightweight tt
tie in 15-round decision bout with
Champion Benny Leonard.
In an open-air arena in Harrison
N. D., last summer, Kansas met the
champion in combat for 12 rounds.
no7decision contest as required by
New Jersey law, and Leonard was
acclaimed the victor on points by a
majority of fistic experts in attend
ance.
Tonight's encounter will be differ
ent from that in New Jersey, as the
New York law permits decision.
and Leonard cannot take chances
Kansas has shown great improve
ment during the year.
Leonard can lose his title three
ways in tonight's contest-by de-
cislon on points, by being knocked
out, or by committing a foul with
consequent disqualifications. He can
retain his crown by knocking out
MS opponent, winning decision on
points, by being fouled or by a de-
'ision of drawn contest.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-10
SEVENTEEN DEpORTED

Cleveland, o., Feb. 1O-Seventeen
(By Associated Press)
persons slated for deportation were
taken to. New York by immigration
officials today. They include stran-
ded family consisting of a mother, two
children and her sister, who came here
from Cuba; four convicts from the
ONO penitentiary and seven indigents
from Ohio institutions.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-10

Raleigh, N. c., Feb. 1O-C. E. Eb-
erley, of Wilkes Barre, Pa, travel
ing salesman, who is listed among the
missing guests in the Lexington hotel
fire at Richmond, today appeared at
a local newspaper office and request
ed that his name be removed from the
list. Mr.. Eberley said he was regis
tered at the Lexington hotel last week,
but left Richmond Sunday before the
fire.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-10
MAN WHIPPED BY MOB.

Texarkana, Tex, Feb. 1O-A party
of men wearing black hoods over
their heads last night seized Samuel
Kelly, threw him into an automobile
and after taking him several miles
from the city, gave him a whipping,
police announced today. Kelly said
he was told by his captors that he was
punished for beating his wife, a
charge which he denied.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-10
'ope's Tiara Is
Fine Example of
the jewelers. Art

nome, Feb. 10.-The tiara with
/. ~ !, rope Plus XI will be crowned
Il sunday is a magnificent exam
=, 'he goldsmith's and jewelers.
II consists of a cylindrical head
=, |ssl pointed at the top and sur
eu with three crowns set with
~ ~ The tiara is held to be SYM
~ VI the pope's sovereignty and
as'0marily placed on his head at
lOnatlOn by the second cardi-
a'Oh' - with the words: ere
~e tiara adorned with three
III; : anu Know that thou art father
= ,'nees and kings, ruler of the
f. oar OF our Saviour Jesus
OaSe Of the tiara is of fine
n 'ered with silver work and
Iee superimposed crowns each
1 -. VI W.. an extremely light gold !
4 ,o,1. ' with jewels and edged with
ni"s nSSs Of pearls, of which there
Of $40. O"' making d
a fios
os s"ra itself is covered with a
" VI. tnln gold in which are set
coIJ ana eight emeralds.
I ~, covering is surmounted
sS'uen bowl, enameled in blue,
=eysa which = it is a cross composed
~ ~ ~ Orilliants. The coat of
ko-r.. Ie new pontiff on the tiara
- with topazes, emeralds
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-10
Stars Involved All Let
Attorneys Do Their
Talking
MABEL XORMAND IS ILL
Mary Miles Minter Is
Keeping Out of Ear
Shot of Talk


Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. 1O.-Afte,
a beginning pronounced "satisfac-
tory" the district attorneys investi-
cation of the murder of William
Desmond was expected to be contin-
ued today with the possibility that a
number Of persons prominent in the
motion picture world would be sum-
moned as witnesses.
Twelve persons, both men and
women, believed to have information
of value to the Investigators, have
already been questioned by Thomas
Lee Woolwine, district attorney, or
by William C. Doran, his chief dep-
uty.
The information already obtained
was desired, it was said, for ground
work upon which to base the exam
ination Of persons known to have
been closely associated with the dead
director.
Those who appeared a tthe district
attorneys office so far in connection
with the investigation centralized
there include Charles Eyton,> general
manager of the Famous Players
Lasky studios, where Taylor was un-
der two years contract.
Others were Douglas MacLean,
film actor, a neighbor of Taylor and
his wife and their maid; Henry Pea
ley, Taylor's negro servant; Howard
Fellows, Taylor's chauffeur; Harry
Fellows, the latter's brother and for
nerly Taylor's chauffeur and more
recently his assistant director;
Verne Dumas and Neil Harrington,
Ill operators and neighbors of Tay-
or; Charles Maigne, a film director;
Arthur Hoyt, an actor and close
riend of Taylor, and Captain R. A.
who, as an officer in the
american army, said he had an over
eas acquaintance with Taylor as an
fficer in the British army.
Mary Miles Minter Under Spot.
Rumor has it that Mary Miles d
Inter, for whom Taylor formerly t
'as a director, also was closeted a
18th the district attorney for two
ours last Tuesday, before Mr.. Wool
inc officially took charge of the in
liry, but there has been no con- II
of this. Il
There has been no intimation as to q,
no would be summoned before the E,
strict attorney today, but previous n,
quiries by the police into the case h,
dicate that among the witnesses to n,
summoned eventually before the cI
strict attorney will be included :
iss Minter. Mabel Normand, whose u
tiers to the dead director are now
the possession of the district at
rney; Neva Gerber, said to have So
en- engaged to marry Taylor at one III
ne; Claire Windsor, who had re- re
1tly dined and motored with him; Ie
ma Purviance, formerly leading ga
man for Charles Chaplin and a ma
ighbOr of Taylor, who was said to ha
We telephoned the news of the di- WI
tors murder to Miss Normand, mi
a number of others more or less po
,minent in the motion picture col
ed
Meantime, the police search for Wis
ward F. Sands, formerly butler th'
for Taylor, continues,
lie the sheriff's deputies maintain Mi
ir position that Sands had moth cia
to do with the crime. op,
,oth joined in declaring their dis
ief that Walter F. Underwood, pa
Ter arrest in Topeka Kans., for ine
of funds of Los the
geles company, had any connec- Kill
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-10
LEGISLATIVE L APPROPRIATION
BILL CARRIES sI2 ase ooe

washington, Feb. 10-Tbe annual
Legislative appropriation bill, carry
ing $12rSs9, 1000, was passed today by
the government printing office, con-
the house and sent to the senate. The
measure provides funds for congress,
gesiornal library and other lee1sIa-
tive establishments.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-10

contract. The structure will be at the
corner of Orange and Canal streets.
The first floor will be composed OF
store rooms, to be rented to merchants
the second floor of offices for profess
sinai men and others, and the third
floor for use by the Masonic organl-
zation.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-10
Bononi Cabin ct
Must Assemble
Declares King
INV Associated Prcss)

Rome, Feb. 10-King Victor Em'
manuel has not accepted the resigna-
ton of the cabinet of Premier Bo-
nomi, presented Feb. 2, it was SEMI
officially stated to-day, and the Bono
mi ministry will be in its plce next
Thursday when the parliament re-
assemblies.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-10
''' usoU.lLDING FINE
,as oaE AT NEW SMYRNA

4 Smvra associated Press,
/ tbe slna' y Feb. 1O-Construct-
b WIN, sutee story Masonic Tenn
E,Ooo 4,sn s will cost approximate
kee,, ''as been begun by a To-
a which was awarded the
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-10
By Associated Prcss)

London, Feb. 1O.-It was report-
ed from both Dublin and Belfast
that many of the men kidnapped in
Ulster would be released today, but
none except those who reached their
homes yesterday, as recounted in
previous dispatches, was vet known
to be free and the whereabouts of
the captives was still mystery.
Several reports said they were all
concentrated at Ballybay, in Mon
Afghan county, but it was stated they
were later removed far to the south,
Expectation that the men would be
released today was apparently based
on the report that Michael Collins
and other members of the southern
provisional government were busy
yesterday trying to obtain their
freedom and had sent special officers
from Dublin to persuade the captors
to release their prisoners.