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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22
HAIG'S MEN ESTABLISH
STAND AT ROAD JUNCTION
IN SECTOR OF POZIERES
LONDON. Aug. 2.

British troops advanced on a half-mile
front north OF the Somme last night and
established themselves at the highway juno
ton outside MouQuet farm, northwest OF
PozieFss General HaiE reported this after
noon.
other detachments moved forward on the
right OF the Pozieres- Afiraumont road.
At Guillemont the Germans are still re-
sisting most obstinately, despite heavy
losses due to British artillery fire.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22
Burlesaue-PeOple's

An enthusiastic audience attended the
opening of the New Peoples Theater yes
terday and indorsed with applause and
laughter the show presented by Rose Sy-
dell and her London Bellies.
II was announced by Manager Frank
Abbott that the attraction was typical OF
the standard to be presented during the
season. In the cast were Johnnie Weber,
Frank Sinclair, Grace fremont Katherine
Pullman and Frances Cornell
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22
Philadelphia Plan for Roads IndOrsed

The philadelphia plan OF the Joint
COMMITTEES on the reasonable regulation Of
railroads was indorsed IA a eommunica-
tion received at the Bourse from David A.
Rslden president OF the Massachusetts,
street Railway Company and other trae-
ION and power corporations. The plan.
as formed by the joint eonlmitlee. adyo-
r-tss the csntralizatlon q railroads through
- Fsaszal caana
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22
"Smart Set'-Cross Keys

There is no end of fun in THE Smart
Set" the topliner at the Cross Keys. The
comedy moves quickly and an abundance of
catchy music greatly enhances the act.
Among other good acts on the bill were
Bert Wilcox & Co., the Wills Duo, John
and Pearl Regay, Sherman and Reming-
ton. There was news from all parts of the
world in the pictures, which were up to
tha uInute
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs Harry Greagor, of Potts.
vile, are spending some time as the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs George A Diedel, Of 1924
North Croskey street. Mr. and Mrs
Greagor and Mr.. and Mrs. Dledel will spend
the month of September in Atlantic City.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22
Roy Harrah-Nixon Grand

Roy Harrah & Co. in a novel skating
act is the feature of the bill at the Nixon
Grand. The skaters perform number of
during feats and present some of the
latest ideas in the skatorial art.
Approval was given the acts presented
by Hayden. Borden and Hayden, Marie
and Billy Hart, Maude Ryan, Stevens and
Brunette and Dave Vanfleld.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22
Germantown

Miss Eleanore GIN. OF AIT Greene street,
,.le elose marriage to Mr.. Roger L. Kirk viii
80 place In September has gone TO At
'-h'ie City for several weeks
NJ ana Mrs. Robert B. Haines. Jr., and
sasr family. OF 1855 West School House
sz.. ,zae, who have gone 70 Castine, Ne, VIII
ssenfn IN September.
NJ and Mrs. Robert A. Davies and their
sanqren, OF 1Ss East Walnut lane, have
ssae % Ocean City, N, j., to spend several
aiss Ailee n S,sFrsntsr ~ asS Vgsst Rit-
zee street are spending the summer
= s,oak Ridge. \. I.
= p assA AlasEi ; nasaa. e ktia
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22

Mrs. George B. Graves Miss Janet
Graves and Miss Ruth Graves are spend
ing the remainder OF the season in Ocean
Slty' N. j., where they are Joined by
Doctor Graves over the week ends.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22
WlseOnsln Chief Justiee Die

MILWAUKEE Aug. 22.-Wllliam II.
Tamlin. Justice Of the Supreme Court OF
wisconsin. died q cancer At hls home here.
He Vaz a years old, and VS. sleciad Z
- ezaEa1aa heeeh l4 xeaEl -.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22

Mr.. Charles Smaller, of 1855 North
Twenty eighth street, Is spending this
week with his family, at 126 East Columblne
road wildwood Crest. Mr.. Albert l..
Smaller left Tuesday for a months cruise
on the battleship Rhode Island.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22
North Philadelphia

The Rev. DR.. David spencer and Mrs
spencer OF 2735 North Thirteenth street,
left on Saturday to spend some time in
Scranton Pa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22

141 More Cases of Paralysis in N. J.
TRENTON, N. ], Aug. .22.-Reports of
14I more cases OF infantile paralysis were
made to the State Department OF Health
this morning, making the total 2l63. Seven
new municipalities are affected, making a
total of 205.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22

Mrs Thomas Ruth, Of 5s4s washington
avenue left last week for Maria, Tex, to
JOIN her husband, Captain Thomas Ruth,
who Is stationed there.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22
Chestnut Hill

MT and Mrs. Henry r. Cartwright, OF
NIospeet and Evergreen avenues, are
Spending several weeks in Cape May.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs Eugene McTlhone and their
family, of 732 South Fifty-elEhth street.
nave returned home after n fortniRht's stay
In the Pocono Mountains.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22

Mr.. Harry Lefkowth, OF 2137 North
Thirteenth street, gave a stag party in
honor OF his birthday at his country place,
Gladstone Bungalow. Collegeville. Pa, on
Saturday evening. Miss Regina LeflSowith
has returned from Atlantic City, after
spending month at that resort.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22
Tioga

Mrs. Elizabeth s. Jones and her daugh.
ters, Miss S. Gladys Jones and Miss Made.
leine Jones, have returned to their home
21S9 West Ontario street, from Ocean City,
New Jersey.
Mrs. Harry Kisselbaugh, with her two
young sons, Master Frank Kisselbaugh and
Master Jacob Kisselbaugh, and her sister,
Miss Emma Blankley, of North Twenty
second street, is spending several weeks
at Ocean Gate
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22
Personals

Mrs Edward Spencer entertained at din
ner last night at her summer home in
Lenox, Mass, in honor of Miss Emily w.
Blddle and her guest, Mr.. Richard Cad
walader, of this city Miss Gertrude S.
Heckscher has gone to Lenox to visit Mrs.
Spencer.
Mrs. Walter Jackson Freeman, of 1882
Spruce street. who is occupying her Beach
avenue cottage at Cape May. will give a
large bridge tomorrow afternoon.
DR. and Mrs. Richard Norris will enter
tain at dinner on Saturday evening in
Cape May.
Miss Sarah II. b. Penrose, daughter of
DR.. and Mrs. Charles B. Penrose. of Devon,
who with her parents has Just returned
from a six weeks trip through Alaska will
leave this week to visit her aunt, Mrs
Drexel Dahlgren, at Lenox, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fitz Eugene Dixon, who
have been spending the summer at Pride's
Crossing Mass. have gone to Newport,
where they are the guests of DR.. and Mrs.
Alexander Hamilton Rice.
Mrs. Charles B. Coke, Mr. Eclxley B,
Coke, Jr., Miss Julia Sinkler and DIR.
Francis w. Sinkler. who are motoring from
Gloucester, Mass, to Mrs. Coxes summer
home at Drifton, Pa. spent the weekend at
Srlar Cliff Manor. N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. George r. Yarrow have re-
turned to their home In Devon. after spend
ing fortnight at the Marlborough-Blen
helm, Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Carr, OF 900 Pine
street accompanied by their daughter, Miss
Helen Carr are spending the remainder of
august at Monomonnock Inn, Mountain
Home, In the Poconos.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22
West Philadelphia

Mrs. James Pounds. Of 56O4 Angora ter
Mr.. John Rhode Of Chicago
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22
South Philadelphia

Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Dudowsky have an
nounced the engagement of their daughter.
Miss Rose Dudowsky. to Mr.. Sidney Jacobs.
Mr. and Mrs. Dudowsky will entertain in
their honor this evening at their home, 1905
South street. The guests will include Mr..
Abraham Weinstein, Mr.. Simon Schwartz,
Mr.. Samuel Jacobs Miss Yetta Svoub, Miss
Katharine Rothberg and Miss Mary Gold
berg,
Miss Mary o'Brien. Of so4 waverly
street, is spending three weeks in Atlantic
City.
Mr.. William Harris will spend the next
fortnight in Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Rrass. Of 1900 South
street. have returned from a two weeks
stay in Atlantic City.
Mr. and Mrs John McCabe and their
family. OF 1903 South Thirteenth street,
have left 10 spend fortnight at New
Egypt. NJ j.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22
KenSington

Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Block and their
family, Of 1854 Kensington avenue, are
spending the summer in Atlantic City.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22

o,t, MISS Margaret Lynch, Of 524 South Fifty
tm gI,.. street spent the weekend in Atlantic
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22

=, tulaski avenue, have left for Pocono Pines
TO spend several weeks.
MT and Mrs Norton d. Fleu, of s3s
IIt East washington lane, have gone to Stone
Harbor for two weeks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22

Miss Mary. vahle, of s252 Market street
mas returned to her home after having
spent two weeks in Atlantic CITY.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22

mr. ana Mrs. Luther Rutan: their son,
W nut Leroy Rutan and Miss Josephine Clark;
Oh oz4f Market street, are spending sew
eral weeks at the Delaware Water Gan,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22
ROXhOrOugh

Mrs. Archibald MacHugh and her son.
Mr.. James MacHugh, of 323 Lyceum ave.
nue., have gone to Wildwood for the re-
mainder Of the summer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22

Mr. and Mrs. Richard o'Brien and Miss
Dorothy OBrlen, of 5455 Walnut street,
spent the weekend at Atlantic City
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22
Along the Reading

ans eugene Carltn and her daughters,
etlss kathleen Carlin and Miss Margaret
eearhn' OF Arlington, have left for Atlantic
S'y' where they will spend fortnight.
Ar' Theodore Glentworth, Sd. OF Old York
load, Arlington. left yesterday for StOd-
seEsVilie, Pa, to spend several days.
mr. and Mira Thomas S. Waters. Jr.. Miss
AAf garet Waters, Miss Elizabeth Waters
ana Master Englar Waters, OF Washington
she' Jenkintown, returned last week from
atlantic City.
Judge James p. Campbell and Mrs.
S4uppen, Of Greenwood avenue. Wyncote.
el eho nave been spending some time in
ssenaaa, are in Maine for several days.
sHsy VIII return home this week.
~ and Mrs. William Howard Wilson, OF
tAosyn, who are in Chelsea, win return
lome this week
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22

Mr.. William r. Frank, of Front and Nor
ris streets, has left for a trip of several
weeks to Niagara Falls. Thousand Islands
and Toronto, Can.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22

Mr.. Charles Tegtmeler, Of 3117 Reach
street, Is spending the summer at Strouds-
burg. Pa, and the Delaware Water Gap.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22

Miss DInah Block, of 1854 Tulip street
is spending a few weeks in Altoona, Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22

Dr. and Mrs. Richard Norris will enter
tain at dinner on Saturday evening in
Cape May.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22
Northeast PHILADELPHIA

Mr.. Jacob Lang. of 2o14 North Howard
street, who attended the Veterans OF For
eign Service Convention at Chicago, has re-
turned.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22

MRS. mrs. William Huber and her SON. Mr..
mill,am Huber, Jr, Of 20l North sixty
snird street have returned from Avalon.
M d. where they spent several weeks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22
FRENCH ADVANCE LINES
ON BOTH SIDES OF SOMME;
PROGRESS TOWARD CLERY

PARIS, Aug. 70.
French troops advanced their lines on
both sides of the River Somme last night,
making progress toward Clery, on the north
bank and capturing several trench elements
southwest of Estrees and east of Saye-
court, 1t was officially announced today.
In the fighting north of the Somme the
French captured two German cannon south
of Guillemont, making a total of eight cap
tured there. A number of prisoners were
taken In the operations south of the river.
Northwest of Scissors a French surprise
attack drove the Germans from q trench
on the Vingre plateau.
A French air squadron hurled 70 bombs
at the stations at Noyons and Tergnier. A
French pilot brought down an Albatross
machine near Neses. In the same region
a French squadron drove back four Ger
man bipanes attempting a raid over the
French lines.
BERLIN, Aug. 22.-Fighting of great
violence developed on an extensive scale
north of the Somme last night, the German
War Office reported touay.
Bitter fighting is in progress for pos
session of the village of Guillemont.
Both British and French attacks broke
down. but south OF the Somme the French
succeeded in capturing some trenches near
Estrees, which were later retaken by the
Germans.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22

Mrs Walter Jackson Freeman, Of 1882
Spruce street, who is occupying her Beach
avenue cottage at Cape May, will give
large bridge tomorrow afternoon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22

been spending several weeks in Atlantic
City, has returned to his home, 4ss Lyceum
avenue.
Miss Jessie Keely of Green lane, and
Miss Mabel Wilde of Lyceum avenue, are
spending August at Wexford, r. l.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22

Mr.. William Harris will spend the neIt
fortnight in Atlantic City.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22
Prominent
PhOtOpIay Presentations

WEST PHILADELPHIA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-22
Prominent PhotOplay Presentations

TOHIICT DAD AND LOCUST
ASSSSA Mats, $50 and s:oo, Zoe.
Evss. $3.50, 8, ESQ, l5a
Edith Storey in "The Shop Cirl'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-09
SEALED VERDICT SENT
TO COMMANDING GENERAL
Court-MsrtiaI Closes iIrnrinE in Cu.e
of Major Henry =. Jarrett. Of
Maryland Iufnntry.

Trial by general court martial OF
Major Henry s. Barrett; Of the Fourth
Maryland Infantry, on charges Of max
Ing uttcranccs prcjudicial to the ser
vice and of conduct unbccoming an
officer and gentleman and attempting
10 deceive a superior officer, was com
plcted at Camp Stuart yesterday morn
ing. The findings of the court were
scaled. and will. following military
procedure. he forwarded 10 the De-
nartncnt Of the East. MaJor-,:cncral
Leonard Wood commanding. 1, will
be probably two weeks before the YER
dict Is made public.
Major Barrett is said To have told
Baltimore newspaper men that he was
disguised with the service. and il is
charged that he afterwards Informed
Colonel Henry {. Jones. his immediate
superior. thar he did not make tn.
statement. The defense. practically
pleading guilty TO the first charge.
rchcmcntly denied the second, dcclar-
Ing that Major Barrett intended to
convey to Colonel Jones that his ut
ton. ], was generally agreed that
Major Jarrett. "A man of high standing
IN baltimore. is an efficient officer
No date has yet been set. 4, was
stated yesterday. for the trial OF ton
members Of the Engineering Corps.
charged with mutiny. They have been
in the guardhonsc since September Z
and must remain in custody until after
their trial II was stated Yesterday
that the Department OF the East had
ordered that the charge Of mutiny he
changed TO one Of dis"b.disnce OF
orders.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-09
MRS. BASKINS is ATTACKED
IN YARD OF HER HOME
Police Are Unable to Find ANY 90,
Her Assniinnt, Though Seen b,
bOarilcrs In IIuusr

The police yesterday were unable IN
locate white man who, on Saturt;,v
night, attacked Mrs j. NJ Baskins q,
me back yard Of her home. ia East
Leigh Street.
Mrs. Easkins went into her back
Sa'n tpout 81" o'clock She said that
Il "hite man caught hold of her, tear
ing her dress badly. She screamed
ana several Ut the boaitlcrs, who s,;,.
IN the house. came 10 her rescue They
found her lying in faint OF The
tro"h"' Her assaiiant was nowhere
They carried Mrs. Bnskins into tho
mousse where she quickly revived Just
'S Sic hhd recovered consciousness.
Shc Sa" the man come down "a Dirbt
OF steps and pass before the door az
her room. She said: There he goes
now, and the boardcrs ATTEMPTED IN
follow him. hut he made good his cr
cape.
i'htroiinan W y. Moore RESPONDED IN
inc call for aid. bat WAS uuabl. 10
una TIE nian. Detective Sergeant Al
h'ns"n made 81 thorough iuycstiya,ion
nut the officers HAY" been unable 10
i"h "a clue To Tho ihcutiis 81 Mrs
i'aSkl,lss aSSailaut
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-09
GOVERNOR COMMENDS
CAMPAIGN FOR THRIFT
Writes Letter to Committee ar chi
ored tnce' Approving PInns OF
Savings Bank SertInp

The thrift campaign among Rich
mond colorcd people. conducted on Tho
general lines laid down by the savings
bank section of the American Bank
ers Association. has been given cor
a'ai Endorsement by Governor Stuart
In letter addressed to the commit
tee OF colored men directing the work.
The committee is composed of John
Crump and NJ. T.. Davis. Respondin,,
TO the request of this committee for n
word OF cheer. the Governor wrote.
My hearty appreciation and good
wishes are yours in the campaign or
education and practical work which
You propose 10 conduct for the promo
ton of thrift among the people Of your
race. The lesson Of economy and care
ful and thoughtful expenditure is ono
sadly needed by all races In our coun-
try to-day. Any effort at dcmonstra-
lion of the fact that living within
ones means is a tremendous factor in
the promotion Of individual happiness
and community comfort, deserves the
fullest measure OF success"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-09
SEVENTH STREET CHURCH
HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING
Compensation Hns Contributed During
Pnst Ienr Total Of SI0,3iS.28,
Membc rship In Now 9IT.

AT the annual meeting of the Sew
enth Street Christian Church, held yes
to-day morning, the year just closed
was regarded in many respects. as one
OF the most successful in the history
OF the, congregation. The reports from
Inc socfeties showed that much help
tul work is being done
me church has a membership of
81 there having been 4 net increase
OF hfty-four during the year. with a
sunday school OF Go3 enrolled. II was
y record year for giving. the receipts
rotating Sl",34S.2G. This amount was
partially expended as follows: church
expenses, Slo,l6s.2a; missions and
church benevolcnces. S4,22i.4S: missions
and beneHolenccs Sunday school and
societies.. sL.074+3; expenses OF sun
day school,. and Societies, si.l31.s7;
church Improvement and equipment,
'l,esI.a3, poor fund, S3i2.75
The church has been using tho every.
member canvass system for 4 number
OF years. and II is hcing used with in
creasinS efficiency every Wear, Their,
was very large percentage of tho
membership who actually pledged, and
AT the end of the fiscal year &C Der
cent had paid up TO date
The term OF Office OF some of the dca.
cons expired with this year, 50 that
those who were elected or reelected
IT this meeting we're: G. T.. rcaslc.
Robert ~. Kent. Jr., 4. w. Hankius
e. :. Stacy, j. W. Moore and DR.. H.
u Terrell Tho following officers were
neglected W. +. Green, clerk, John
{. Ncale, registrar: Miss Matte Jack
ron, secretary: Waller liollad;Ly, treas
nrcr and G. ". MacFarlan, assistant
treasurer.
The pastor. Rev ~ D. G. Maclacb-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-09
NEWS OF ASHLAND

ASHLAND. VA. October Sat a
meeting Of the Town Council held on
last Thursday night Andrew Ellis
rendered his resignation as Mayor OF
ashland. which was laid OH the able.
county Demonstration +. G. Stiles.
under whose supervision the three dis
trict fairs Of Hanover were conducted
WIN wonderful success. has also been
most fortunate I'm arranging most
cron'table display from Hanover Coun-
~ Tor tho Virginia state Fair. to he
heih In Richmond this week. The
people OF Hanover arc so enthusiast site
over the district fairs that there Va
ta'k or pulling together and having
one fair lasting two or more DAYS. and
called the Hanover County Fair.
MISE Julia WcisIger. who has been
Pu,tc III recently. Is improving rapidly.
Mrs. Morgan Shepherd has returned
rom visit 10 I,ynchburg and Char
Miss Robins. OF Cumberland. Md 10
me guest OF her sister Mrs. r.. ID.
Miss Helen Hnntiey. Of Richmond q.
WISHING Misses Lillian and Agnes
Miss Laura Blincoe has gone to
nynshburR to visit her sister, Mrs. W.
b. Graves. W.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-09
RICHMOND TO Be CENTER
FOR ARMY RECRUITING
VIII Direct Work for Two States
From New Office Estab.
liShed Here.
MUST GET 100000 MORE MEN
secretary OF War Baker Issues In.
Strucffons for Recruiting OF at
Least One Man Per 1000 Pcoplc
in Each District.

secretary OF War Baker has inauru-
rated an entirely new system of reeu-
lar army recruiting. lie has divided
the United states into districts and
served notice upon district officers that
- 'e"st one man must bc recruited
LOT every 1000 people in his district.
II was announced yesterday by the
war Department that Richmond will
DC the center of on, district, and that
PROBABLY twenty officers and men OF
.nc eeuiar army will he detailed to
cover the area embraced in it,
The exact limitations OF the Rich
mona district have not been fixed by
HuJutant-General Mccain. but il will
'"ciuoc all or Virginia and perhaps a
Iat'' " not all. az North Carolina.
e'her districts already circumscribed
nave been designed 10 include about
100000 population as a minimum In
mat basis it will bc necessary for the
Rlchmond recruiting force to recruit
not less than ..ooo virginians and
North Carolinians, If all expectations
are met
Tho twenty odd men who will bn
assigned TO recruiting duty a, Ric:,-
mond Will work out Of this civ
Branch offices will hc opened FOR i,
time In Norfolk. I.ynchburS Roauoke
and other cities, all of them reporting
>"S'' 'csuitS 10 thc lhain once n lt,I|I-
moud.
HOPES TO ENLIST iON.On
MEN FUR Rtt:ItLtR ARMY
Ely tho process now decided upou,
the War department hopes 10 enlis,
not less than 100000 men for the rcE.-
lar army. This draft is intended to MI
tho ranks up to minimum war strength
authorized III the army reorganization
bill and to fill tho vacancies i'm tho
army units caused by enlistment OK
pirations.
II was further announced by the War
Department yesterday that general Of
ficers OF the army had been authorized
to discontinue militia recruiting at
their discretion. Enlistment in the Ma
tional Guard has been disappoint-
ment to the War Department, and it
is now felt that additional money
would be thrown away. at this time,
in an effort TO induce more men TO en-
ter guard service.