Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 172, 31 May 1918 — Page 9

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Names of Asquith's Are Mentioned in Maud Allan Case Testimony. (By Associated Press) LONDON, Thursday, May 30. Under cross examination after his startling testimony for the defense in the trial of Noel Pemberton-Billing, on the charge of libelling Maude Allan, dancer and J. T. Grejn, manager of the Independent theater, Captain Harold Sherwin Spencer declared today that in May, 1917, he had made this report to the chief of the British general staff in writing: "We are being undermined in Italy because the British ambassador is being blackmailed lry the Germans and is afraid io send information to England." Capt. Spencer added that the ambassador's name was also on the list ! prepared by German secret agents of

47.000 British men and women. Earlier, Captain Spencer and Mrs. Villiers Stewart had declared that the persons named were said to be addicted to ice, and held in bondage to Germany through fear of exposure. Captain Spencer said he was born in the United States and had served in the American navy. Mr. Pemberton-Billing, the defendant, is publisher of the newspaper, Vigilante, and a member of parliament LONDON, May 31. Noel Pemberton-Billing, member of parliament for East Hertfordshire, and publisher of the newspaper Vigilante, opened hi3 defense In his trial in the Bow street police court today on the charge of libeling Maud Allan, dancer, and J. T. Orem, manager of the Independent theater. Mrs. Villiers Stewart was called to testify to the existence of a book which Pemberton-Billing said has been prepared by German secret agents, containing the names of 47,000 British persons alleged to be addicted to vice and held in bondage to Germany through fear of exposure. Prominent Names Mentioned. Mrs. Stewart, under examination by i Mr. Pemberton-Billing, said the book, which she had seen, but which was not produced, contained the names of former Premier Asquith and Mrs. Asouith, Viscount Haldane, former secretary for war, and Justice Darling, who is trying the case against the members of parliament. Another witness, Capt. Harold Spencer, said he was shown the book by Prince William of Wied in Albania. He said he did not remember seeing Mr. Asauith's name in it, but he declared the names of Mrs. Asquith and Viscount Haldane were there.

Court's Protection Sought. Both Capt. Spencer and Mrs. Stewart said they had been threatened, the former after - he had communicated the fact to the authorities. Mr. Pem-berton-Billir.g asked the judge for protection for himself and his witnesses. The judge referred him to the chief commissioner of police. Capt. Spencer, before giving' the names of Mrs. Asquith and Viscount Haldane, said he would give only the names of those who had been approached and had succumbed to German temptation. He had placed the information before the foreign office the war office, and the admiralty. "There was great political pressure brought to bear," said the witness, "and I was told that if it were published it would undermine the whole fabric of the government. I then took it to the political machine." Explains His Object.

lapt. bpencer aeciared tnat pressure had been brought to bear to suppress the matter in September last, when "a political crisis was on and they were trying to bring Asquith bak to power." Mr. Pemberton-Billing explained that his object in calling testimony as to the existence of the book of names was to prove the existence of the "cult" referred to in the alleged libel and its political significance. Continuing hia testimony, Capt. Spencer, who was a member of the international gendarmerie in Albania before the war and aide-de-camp to Prince William of Wied, and is now a member of the royal air forces, said he wrote the article which contained the alleged libel and which was based on a letter from Marie Corelli, the novelist. Last September he had heard of a camarilla in financial circles whose object was to get Asquith back in power and make a German peace. As a precaution, he informed American naval headquarters, so that the plot might be frustrated. Gave Statement to Mayo. "Admiral Mayo and his secretary cane to mo and got the whole statement." ho said. Asked whether he knew of operations of the camarilla between England and Germany, the witness replied: "They have had messages sent between England and Germany with this intelligence." One of the principal messengers, he learned from persons who had reported to the Intelligence department, was a well known English society woman, Mrs. George Keppel. Hhe had seen Mrs. Keppel come back from Holland.

Get Rid of Corn Root TVorm Pest Causes Immense Loss in Corn Belt Every Year Br P. G. HOLDEN

TIE corn root worm does millions of dollars damage every year in the corn belt. The loss varies In different fields, from a few bushels per acre to almost the entire destruction of the crop. The work of the corn root worm Is not limited to any particular section, but is general throughout the corn belt. Out of 500 fields examined in Iowa, Illinois and Missouri, more than 800 were more or less injured by the corn root worm. Its damage Is estimated at 200,000,000 bushels of corn annually in the corn belt. The rootworm is very small and does Its work down under the ground In the

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Here's Man Who Didn't Know War Was On

(By Associated Press.) WILLOW CREEK. Mont., May 31. There is at least one citizen of the United States who only recently learned that this country is at war. - The man is Charles B. Smith, who lives on a cattle ranch in the Snowy Mountain region and often for weeks at a time, is isolated. Recently two men, looking" for stray cattle, reached Smith's ranch. The trio began to talk about various events. One of the strangers said something about "the war."

"The what?" said Smith. "Why, the war," replied

stranger. "What war?" asked Smith. "Quit your kidding," was the curt answer. Smith persisted and when he learned the details he, in turn, thought his guests were joking. The doubt remained in his mind until he came here recently and learned the truth.

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Lower Roots of Corn Eaten Completely Off by Corn Root Worm From Some of the Hills 100 or More Worms Were Taken.' roots of corn, unobserved, and so gradually that a few people have any knowledge of the insect and the loss it causes every year. The worm lives almost entirely upon the roots of corn. It refuses to eat the roots of oats, wheat, grass, or clover. The beetles always lay their eggs in the corn field, never in a meadow, pasture or oat field. The eggs are deposited In the ground near the hills of the com. Indications of Corn Root Worm. The indications of the corn root worm are: 1. Falling down of the corn during the latter part of July and August, especially after a rain followed by wind. Later the stalks will curve upward, giving them a sled-runner appearance. 2. The corn will have on uneven growth; it will have a yellow or sickly appearance seems to stand still, especially during the later part of June and, the first part of July. 3. The presence of the corn root worm Itself, which may be determined by pulling up the hill of corn and examining the roots. 4. The appearance of the root. Often every principal root and the brace roots are completely destroyed ; others will have a dark appearance and when split open will show where the worms have done their work, although the worms may not be present In the root. Observe, in the cut, how the roots have been almost completely destroyed by the corn root worm. There is nothing left but a stub. Compare these roots with a healthy corn root. They tell an impressive story. 5. Ease with which the stalks may be lifted out of the ground. G. The firing of the corn during dry weather. Generally in July and August. Rotation of crops is the most practical and powerful means of combating the insect enemies of corn. There is little or no damage done to corn from Insect enemies where the farmer practices a good system of rotation of crops.

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LAST COMMUNITY SING OF YEAR TO BE HELD TONIGHT

The high school orchestra please-l a large audience at the high school audi

torium Thursday night, the concert

being the third of the May festival series. R. C. Sloane, director of the orchestra, who has been in charge of the music festival, was presented with a bouquet of roses in appreciation of the work done by the students under his direction. A quartet number given by Miriam Hadley, Mary Jones, Vera Blosrom and F. K. Hicks was one of the most popular on the program. A flute and clarinet duet by Robert Roland laid Marium Fossenkemper was received with appreciation, as was a piano solo by Miss Mary Luring, and a violin solo by Miss Miriam Hadley. The ensemble numbers by the orchestra were given with skill and artistic appreciation, and were the result of careful training and direction. Preceding the concert the Rev. R. I,. Semans gave a short patriotic talk touching on the observance of Memorial Day. On Friday night the last community sing of the year will be held at the school auditorium. Mrs. Clara Igeltheman will sing, and accompaniment for the songs will be furnished by members of the high school orchestra. Admission to the community sing will be free.

GAINS STRENGTH.

(By Associated Press.) MUNCIE, Ind., May 31. Instructions how to install telephones are being given girls by the Qentral Union Telephone company here. The company has experienced much trouble to get and keep men for the work. For installation and repairs outside the city the men have used motorcycles, but the young women will be sent out in interurban cars .for the present, it is said.

UNEASINESS INCREASES.

SOLDIERS AT CAMP DIX PLANT COUNTRY'S BIGGEST WAR GARDEN

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Unloading the Seeds for Camp Dix War Garden. Camp Dix is now planting the country's biggest war garden, 400 acres. Soldiers are shown here unloading from the first of nine motor trucks, seeds sent to the camp by the national war garden commission. The war department is planning to spend $60,000 on war gardens in other camps.

"STONEWALL DIVISION."

(By Associated Press) LONDON, May 31. British holders of Russian securities are showing in

creasing uneasiness in consequence of I

tne financial chaos prevailing in Petrograd. It is beiug suggested that the government be asked to take steps for the formation of a committee to act with the Board of Trade for the purpose of protecting Russian interests held in this country.

LYDDITE IS PASSE

LONDON, May 31. Lyddite, still the most powerful thell explosive, has gone completely out of fashion, according to Professor Young of the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich.

"GETS-IT" 2 DROPS THEN TO THE DANCE!

"Goodnight to Corn Pains Corns Peel Off With "Gets-It." "Say, girls, you can laugh at tight shoes, or damp, cornpulling weather, big bumpy corns, calluses on the soles of your feet, corn between the toes, hard and soft corns.

GOAL CONSUMERS MUST BUY WINTER SlUTTY NOW CorLsumcrs must luy tlwir winter supply of Coal during tlie Sprinj ami Summer for , storacte il Production is to ha

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., May 31. The condition of Charles Warren Fairbanks, who is very seriously ill, was slightly improved today. His physicians said that he has gained some strength this week.

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'CAN DO WITHOUT THEM."

(By Associated Press) PARIS, May 31. School children in the Paris schools have been invited to submit designs for food restriction posters. Among those accepted is one

by a little girl representing a group of children gazing at a shop window filled with confectionary and cakes. "We can do without them," is the legend below.

Merchant Financial Wreck "I am a financial wreck because of the expense of doctors and medicine for my wife. She has been a chronic sufferer for ten years. Some pronounced it gall stones, some gastritis and some intestinal inflammation. I happened to read an ad of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy and from the first dose my ufe has steadily improved." It is a simple, harmless preparation that removes the catarrhal mucus

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the inflammation which causes practically all somach, liver and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis. One dose will convince or money refunded. Thistlethwaites Drug store. Adv.

GREENVILLE, S. C, May 31. By a general order issued at Camp Sevier by command of Major General Bailey, the Eighty-first division will be known hereafter unofficially as the "Stonewall Division," after General Stonewall Jacksoji, of the Confederate army. The motto of the division will be "Obedience, Courage, Loyalty." The unofficial insignia of the division will be a wildcat.

his health report for the week ending May 24. Pneumonia prevails extensively at Camps Travis, Texas; Dodge.

DEATH RATE DECREASED.

WASHINGTON, May 31. General health conditions throughout home camps continue to be very good, the Surgeon of the army stated to-day in

Iowa, and Gordon, Georgia, with measles generally prevalent at all cantonments. Deaths decreased from 178 last week to 161 this week.

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"It's AM Off With This Fierce Corn Now 'Gets-It' Is Magic." If you will just touch the corn or callus with a few drops of "Gets-It." What a blessed relief it gives to corn pains! You won't limp any more: you can enjoy the dance every minute. Then to see how that corn or callus will come right off complete, like a banana peel and without the least pain, is just wonderful. "Gets-lt" is the biggest seller among corn removers in the world today, simply because it is so wonderfully simple and always. works. Be sure you get "Getslt." "Gets-It," the guaranteed moneyback corn-remover, the only sure way, cost but a trifle at any drug store. M'f'd bv E. Lawrence & Co., Chicago, 111. Sold in Richmond and recommended as the world's best corn remedy by A. G. Luken Co., Thistlethwaite, and Conkey Drug Co. Adv.

Please notify the Minck Brewing Co., as to the whereabouts of any of their proper

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WILL CHANGE SYSTEM.

(By Associated Press) LONDON', May 31. The present telephone system in Leeds, a city of over 500,000, will be changed to an automatic system this month. About 7,000 telephones will be similtaneously switched over to the new system.

NEW POST CREATED.

LONDON, May 31. The Italian Embassy is the first of the Allied Embassies in London to create the formal post of "Air Attache." The first occupant of the new post is Commandant Chevalier Teodoro Debonis.

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