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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-18
.M'AD0O URGES ISSUANCE
OF s7,538,945,00O BONDS
Designed to Provide $4,000, 900, 900
for Allied Loans and to Retire $8,-
O0O,00O,O0O Authorized Issue.
FAvoRs 4 PER CENT INTEREST
Receipt Of Suggestions Causes Imme-
diate Activity Among Both Demo-
Gratis and Republicans-Niany OPP
pose Details of Secretsry's Plans.
IRy Associated Pres..l


WASHINGTON. August 17.-Issuance
OF S75ss,s45.0oo worth Of 4 per cent
Federal bonds. subject only to income
supertaxes. war profits and excess
profits taxes. and designed to provide
$4.00o,000.000 for further allied loans.
and to retire the $4,000, 100000 nontax-
able az per cent issue now authorized
to cover loans to the allies. Is contem-
plated In suggestions submitted by
Secretary McAdoo to.day to the House
Ways and Means Committee. Receipt
OF the suggestions caused immediate
activity among both Democrats and
Republicans of the committee. many Of
whom are opposed to the details of
the secretary's plan. While taxing the
bonds is generally favored. something
moro concrete than the secretary suK-
gests, such as fiat levy Of per cent
on the interest rate. or application Of
the income tax. appears to be more
generally desired by House members.
The per cent interest proposal prob
ably will be accepted by the commit
zee. The secretary has impressed mem
oers with the necessity for prompt
disposal Of the bonds and the possibil-
ity OF attaining this result by an In
creased rate. Only most unreason-
aole tax rate, 1t Ia agreed, can pro-
vent lively demand for the bonds at 4
per cont. The fact that they will be-
exempt from all save Federal taxation
Is In itself sufficient inducement 10
create good market, and predictions
OF oond experts that per cent rate
may carry the bonds above par Ia ex-
pected to increase tho demand.
ono OF the principal arguments ad-
ranced FOR the secretary's plan is that
II would protect the small investor
ourtaxes would not apply under the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-18
GERMANS COMPLETELY
REFUSED By FRENCH

PARIS. August 1.-THE Germans
last night attacked the new positions
gained by the French on the Steenbeke
River, in Belgium. The War Office an
nounces that they were rcpulsed COM
pletely. Vigorous German assaults on
the Aisne front also were beaten back.
The Germans also made n violent at
tack on the Verdun front. They
gained a footing in the French adj
vanced positions at some points. but
were rejected by 4 counterattack. The
statement follows:
"In Belgium. German attack
against our new positins on both sides
OF the Steenbeko was repulsed COM
pletely.
at nightfall yesterday the enemy.
after an intense bombardment OF our
positions. made a vigorous attack on q
front of moro than two kilometers be-
tween the Vauc!erc mill and tho Cali
fornie plateau. Beaten back by our
artillery fire, the German infantry was
not able to approach our lines at any
point.
Violent and repeated attacks
against the positions we captured re-
Gently east Of Cerny also met with a
sanguinary check. 1t has been estab-
lished that the losses OF the Germans
during the operations from August IL
to Is in the vicinity of the Craonne
plateau were particularly heavy.
"A surprise attack OF the enemy west
OF Braye-en Laonnis was easily broken
up. In Champagne. there was heavy
artillery fighting near Mont Blond and
Carnillet. On both banks of the Meusc
(Verdun fronD there were spirited en-
gaGements.
To the right of the river the Ger
mans, after brief bombardment. made
q violent attack last night on the from,
between the Horthern corner of eau
rieres wood and Bezonvaux. our
counterattacks and the precision of
our fire elected the enemy from almos,
all points at which he succeeded in
gaining footing in advanced elements
OF our first line. There is nothing tc
report from the remainder OF the front
Our aviators took an active mar,
In the operations on tho Belgian front
engaging in numerous combats with
enemy machines. Of which two were
brought down and two were forced &c
land within the German lines. Gu,
aViators also attacked with success
using bombs and machine guns ant
lying at very low attitudes. troor
trains and aviation grounds of tn,
enemy"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-18
No More Picketing
to Be Tolerated
Police Arrest Women WHO Bear
Suffrage Banners ii, Front
of White House

WASHINGTON. August 1.-THE po-
lice reverted to their original methods
Of dealing with the suffrage disorders
in front of the White House to-day,
when they arrested six Of the women
who Haunted varlously inscribed ban
ners. on a charge of obstructing trait
fic. All were released on collateral
furnished by Mr.. and Mrs. ellison Card
ner.
The demonstrations OF the last three
days have aroused such a storm Of
protest and the attitude OF the crowds
towards the suffragists has become so
menacing that Major Raymond Pull.
man. chief OF police. acting. it Is be-
lieved on orders from higher up" no.
tilted the women that no further pick
citing would be tolerated.
Disregarding this warning. which
sailed forth this afternoon with their
banners. They took up positions be-
fore the White House gates, and for
several hours were not molested. When
several banners were brought out in
the late afternoon, as the government
departments were diseorginE their
workers. bearing inscriptions reflect
Ing upon the president and the police.
the bluecoats started in to make ar
rests. Two by two. as they came out
OF their headquarters, the women were
placed under arrest and taken to po-
lice headquarters. Six were taken into
custody before 1t was decided to dis
continue picketing for the day.
The women arrested were Miss
Nathalie Gray, of Colorado Springs;
Mrs. William Upton Watson. OF Chi
cago; Miss Katherine Flanagan. Hart
ford. Conn; Miss Lucy Ewing. Chi
cago; Miss Edna Dixon, Washington,
and Miss Lavinia Dock. Philadelphia
The suffragists announced tonight
that the orders Of the police to cease
picketing would be disregarded, and q
new party of militants would be sent
out tomorrow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-18
ARMY ABOVE WAR STRENGTH
volunteers Reach Total OF 10O,:s47 Men,
1000 In Excess of Authorized
Maximum.
(By ASSOCIATED Press.1

" "A S II y q L . y. August 17.-War
volunteers for the regular army have
reached a total Of lS0.3i7 men, bring
ing the roll TO 1000 in excess Of the
authorized war strength.
Since the total quota for the ex-
panded army was filled several DAVIS
ago. recruits have continued 10 enlist
at an average Of more than 1000 men
Gay. They VIII be needed, and the
recruiting service will not relax it's
efforts.
mere still are twenty-five States
mat have not supplied the number Of
men allotted TO them in the distribu-
tion OF the total quota, but some of the
other States have furnished their quota
several times over.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-18

mond AZ an editorial writer ON tho
stan OF The mes-DispAtch and later
az author OF books. He IL particularly
well known for "oueed" and "V. VS.
Eyes"
Besides Henry sydnor Harrison. Mrs.
Harrison is survived by \ son. Edmund
Caskie Harrison. and by q daughter.
Miss l. Norvell Harrison.
Mrs. Harrison was before her mar
rage Miss Margaret Sydnor. Prior to
moving to Charleston tho family lived
In Richmond. and previous to that In
Brooklyn. N. r, whore DR.. Harrison
conducted private school. At an
earlier time DR.. Harrison had been pro-
lessor In the University OF the South
at Sewanee. Tenn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-18
Claiborne I. FuIhs.

Claiborne L. Fulks died at his homo
1915 Porter Street, at $3.50 o'clock yes
terday morning. Mr.. Fuiks was born
sixty-etsht years ago in Nelson County,
where he spent bis boyhood days. He
had been resident of Richmond and
vicinity for about forty-ave years. He
Is survived by his wife. Mrs. Annie
virginia Fulks: three daughters. Mrs.
Richard A. Carter and Mrs. Edwin II.
Williams. Of this city. and Mrs George
+. Wilson. OF st. Louis. and ono SON,
Claiborne L. Fulks, Jr. OF Richmond.
The funeral Will take place from the
cambridge Baptist Church this after
noon at 1880 o'clock. Burial Will be
made In Maury Cemetery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-18
Mrs. e. c. Harrison,

Funeral services for Mrs. Edmund
Caskie Harrison, widow of DR.. Edmund
Caskie Harrison, who died yesterday
morning at her home in Charleston, w.
Va. Will be conducted this morning
from Emmanuel Episcopal Church, this
city. upon the arrival of the body on
the Chesapeake and Ohio train, due
here at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. L. e. Osgood,
rector of Emmanuel Church. officiating.
Burial Will be made in Shockoe Gene
terry in the family section. Pallbear-
ers Will be John Stewart Bryan, r. D.
Campbell, A. S. Jones, Jonathan Bryan,
Sydnor DeButts and ]. ST. George
Bryan.
Mrs. Harrison was tho mother of
Henry Sydnor Harrison. the novelist.
who formerly made his home in Rich
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-18
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
Funeral OF Mr.. 0verm.pn.

Funeral services over the body of
the late Frank il. Overmann will lie
held Mt ST. Mary's Catholic Church,
Fourth and Marshall Streets, this
afternoon at o'clock. MIR. Overmann
was forty years old. He was a son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Overmann, of 2O4
South Pine Street. and was born and
reared in Richmond. He was a resi-
dent Of this city until nine months ago
;when he went to Baltimore TO engage
in business. He died there Thursday
night.
In addition to his father and mother,
the following close relatives of Mr.
Overmann survive: Henry. Joseph and
FREDERICK Overmann. brothers Mrs. f..
L. Bernhard, Jr.: Mrs. o. E. Zachias,
Mrs. j. p. Myers. Jr. sisters, reside In
Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-18
BREAK WITH NAVY LEAGUE
ANNOUNCED BY DANIEL s
CONTINUED from First Iage)

were required to place their initials
upon it.
The statement expressed the opinion
that the public would not permit Sec
rotary Daniels to dictate through whom
their gifts to the navy should come.
The information regarding the Mare
Island explosion, which has led to this
persecution of the Navy League" it
added, was communicated to the
league by an officer OF the United
States Navy. That man was forbidden
by an order Of Josephus Daniels to tell
the facts himself. In communicating
his information to the league he
violated an order for which, If his
name became known. he would be
court-martialed and broken over the
wheel"
Secretary Daniels declined to com.
Inent on any part of the statement.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-18
WAR ON SOAP BOX ORATORS
New York Citizens to Wage Vigorous
Campaign Against Speakers Whose
Talk Is Improper.

NEW YORK. August 17.-More than
100 citizens OF New York, 1t was an
nounced to-day. had Joined the newly
formed vigilance committee to wage a
vigorous campaign against soap-box
orators whose utteranccs are con-
sidered improper. The American De-
fense Society announced that it would
conduct vigorous campaign against
all soap box orators.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-18
AIRPLANES IN COLLISION
Machines, Flying mt High Speed. Crash
ToSether-One Aviator
Killed.
Try Associaindp,o..

by Associatcd Press
TORONTO. ONT, August 1.-Two
a'rp'anes. flying at high speed. crashed
together 500 feet In the air at the
Armour Heights aviation camp TODAY.
one OF the machines. bursting into
names and plunging to earth, killed
the aviator. Cadet S. II. j. Dorr. The
victims neck was broken and his body
badly burned. The other aviator.
whose name is withheld by the royal
flying corps. was able to manage his
machine. and reached earth safely.
Both aviators were Americans. Dorr
coming from New Jersey.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-18
British War Cabinet
Admires u. S. Troops

WASHINGTON, August 1.-THE
Secretary OF state to-day made
public this message, transmitted
through the American ambassador
In London,
THE War Cabinet. who have Just
witnessed the mnrch past of United
states OF America troops, desire to
express their sdmirntiOn or the
mnSnihcent sight. and their deep
qualification at this striking 4ymbol
of American power.
"Yours very sincerely,
"ARrHUR JAMES BALFo},R."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-18
ARREST ORDERED
By STATE DEPARTMENT
tBy Associated Press.l

w a II n q TON. August IT.
DR.. Karl Armgaard Graves's statement
that he was working for the State De-
partment was the direct cause OF his
arrest in Kansas City. Graves, the
Federal authorities say, has been rep
resenting himself In several Western
cities as representing the State De-
partment. and in view Of his status,
the authorities thought it wise to take
him into custody
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-18
Mrn. Mnrxaret FarIey.

PETERSBURG, VA, August H.
Mrs. Margaret J. Farley. widow Of Ly-
curgus Farley, passed away this morn
ing at her home at Swift Creek, aged
seventy-four years. She was apparent
ly recovering from an attack of pneu-
monia and grip. when she suffered a
relapse and died very unexpectedly to-
day. She was the first cousin OF Rob-
ert G. Thompson. whose death la else
where announced. the two dying within
a couple Of hours Of each other. De-
ceased is survived by three sons, all
of Chesterfield-N. W.. W. L. and c. ".
Farley,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-18
IN SIMILAR ACCIDENT
ONE PILOT IS DROWNED
TBy Associated Pr..s,

fBy Associated Pressl
LONDON. August 1.-Two armv
airplanes. flying low and at great
speed, came into collision TODAY over
the Thames near Purf,eet. ESSEX. Both
machines fell, and the pilot of one a,
them was drowned.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-18

w. F. Grace. Richmond.
c. A. cornelison. Salisbury. N. c.
r. p. Cress. Concord. n. c.
G. E. Murray. Lowry. n. c.
Julian L. Wood. Richmond.
r. B. Lantx. Concord. y. C.
j. o. Field. Ha1elgreen. Ky.
f. s. Valentine. Jr.. Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-18
VOLUNTEERS IN DANvILLE
GLAD TO SEE SERVICE

Especial to The Times Dispatch.]
DANYILLE. VA. August 17.-Twen-
ty-four privates. a sergeant and a cor
poral OF the Sixth Company, Coast
Artillery. will leave tomorrow morn
ing for Fortress Monroe, to sail at an
early date. IL is understood. for France.
The orders came in this afternoon. and
Captain Terrell decided on the per-
sonnet OF the men. All displayed ca
gerness to be among the two dozen.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-18
formity with its previous. attitude,
should follow the path indicated by

tho Pontiff.
Tho German people ard government,
nave the Will and courage for peace"
says the Koelnische zeitung. THE en-
tcnte people also earnestly desire pence,
but the enemy governments are doni-
mated b. the fear of peace. as - L,oved
by their refusal TO grant passports to
their nationals to attend tho Stock
holm conference The Pope's proposal
Will thus be another test OF whick side
cherishes a sincere desire for oeace."
The Cologne olks zeitunE also
awaits the text of tho proposal. but
expresses the hope that. notwithstand-
ing all obstacles. the road to the recon
Citation Of the nations may be paved
by the Popes appeal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-18
GERMANS SUFFER
HEAVY LOSSES
IN YPRES REGION

CONTINUED from First PAge.)
Langemarck. but a considerable length
of the German offensive position, 500
yards north of Langemarck."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-18
Mrs. Elm NJ. IR..Inn.

Especial to The es-Dispatchl
KELLER. VA, August. 1.-THE
funeral OF Mrs. Ella NJ. Hyslup wife
Of l.. j. Hyslup. whip died here sud-
denly, was held at the home yester-
day. Burial was in Salisbury. Md.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-18
Mis-. Adelaide v. Keith.
ISnecial to rho Times-Dispatch.

Especial 10 THO IImeS- DlBpdtcnI
BEDFORD. VA. August 17.-Miss
Adelaide v. Keith died on Wednesday
at her home on Washington Street.
She was born in Bedford seventy-three
years ago and was n daughter Of the
late Collin y. and Eliza Jane Keith and
& sister of Carter C. Keith. we'll known
as having been for many years deputy
clerk OF the Circuit Court for Bed
ford. Miss Keith leaves also two sis
tiers, Misses Albertina and Celeste
Keith. Funeral services were conduct
ed at the Baptist Church on Friday
afternoon. Rev Hugh c. Smith. pastor
of that church. officiating.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-18
Mrs. Ida AIdridre.

PETERSBURG. VA. August IL
Mrs. Ida AldridEe. widow Of George
T. Aldridge, died very unexpectedly at
an early hour this morning. at her
home in Canal Street. She was forty
eight years old. and is survived by the
following children: Leslie D.. Lewis T.,
George r. and Miss Ida D. AIdridEe,
and Mrs. George A. Biankenship, all
Of this city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-18
Robert q. Thomp.ou.

PETERSBURG. VA. August IL
Robert Gray Thompson. a highly es-
teemed and widely known citizen Of
Chesterfield County. died this morning
at his home at Swift Creek. aged
seventy-fi Ave years. Mr.. Thompson was
horn June Z. 1912. in Richmond. but on
the death of his father was taken at
an early age to Dinwiddie, where he
lived until the outbreak OF the War
Between the States. He enlisted In b.
Grays' Company. Twelfth Virginia Reg
iment. Mahone's Brigade. and served
CALAMITY throughout the war. After
the war nc entered the service OF what
is now the Norfolk and Westei. Rail
way, subsequently taking up his resi-
dcnce In Chesterfield. He was the owner
and operator of the Swift Creek Corn
Mill. He 10 survived by two sons and
two daughters-William T., Of Ches-
ter: Robert T.. and Misses Helen and
Margaret Thompson. OF Swift Creek.
He was a member and past commander
of a. p. Hill Camp OF Confederate
Veterans. and an elder OF Tabb Street
Presbyterian Church. from which his
funeral will take place tomorrow at
6 o'clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-18
FOR THE NERVES

Horsfords Acid Phosphate
Beneficial for headache sleeplessness de.
ranged digestion and nervous exhaustion
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-19
CHANCERY TRUST DEEDS.

chastine H. Grubbs ct ux to A. J.
Chewing ro Jr.: trustee, sosl39 feet north
of carter stree, JuiS TO- ls ,fs $500
Della Washington to willoughby
Newton. Jr.. trustee. 3oxI1o feet south
G nf G5 S'rss s'r july 50 sf4 *ss Sir
Della Washington TO Conway r..
Sands trustee. 3oxllo feet south line
Of state Street. 60 feet east of Gillian
Robert w. Burke ct ais. to David NJ.
White. trustee. II io by IS HIP feet
west line Of willism;burs Avenue: So
loo1l+2 feet southeast corner Bum
and Fen,on Streets. Juno %. 1917;
r l.. Phillips ct ais to Pollard &
Eaghy. Inc, trustee. 270x140 feet south
line OF Marshall street at east line OF
Duncan Street street. July l6. i9i;: $500 1900
Evans. trustee. es 90 by SIS feet. known
as 2S27 West Grace Street. July .,
W, ]. Gilman ct u1. to w. Chester
Evans. trustee. 25 "a by So feet, known
as 2S25 West Grace STREET. July .. 1917;
W. J Gilman ct ux. to w. Chester
Evans. trustee, 81 2-2 by 81 feet.
known az 2S23 West Grace Street July
". j. Gilman ct ux. to Chester Evans,
trustee. % Pa by So feet, known as
:s?l West Grace Street July 2. 1917.
". j. Gilman ct ux. to W. Chester
Evans. trustee. 2sxs5 feet. known as
2Si5 West Grace Street. July >, 1917;
$3.50
w. L. sydnor ct ux. to NJ. G. Wright.
trustee. 36xl53 feet south line of Floyd
Avenue. "a feet west OF Linden Street.
June 80, 1911: $1,000.
c, w. Frasier CT ais to Pollard &;
Bagby. Inc. trustee. 23X1S feet. known
as 1921 East Grace street July II.
1917: sara
Mrs. c. r Michaels to Pollard 6.
BaGby, Inc, trustee. 81 l-2 by 90 feet
known as ZOE North Twenty-fourth
Street. July II. 1917; si.77o.
]. VI. c.. Ramsey eft uN. to Pollard &
BaEby. Inc. trustee lots 8, 6, Z and S.
section \. Oak Park and lots 8 n
and II section same plan. July 16
1917: s2,950.
Mary l.. Stevenson ct al to ]. G.
Flornnce. trustee. lots ] and 2, block
Z, Belmont. July II. 1917; sos.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-19
Real Estate Summary
CHANCERY TRANSFERS.

Highland Park Realty Corporation
70 j. Il. Forsee. lot IL. block L. Battery
C0ur, Addition. July Z. 1917. tax 81:
a: correiri ct ux. to Charlie Mari
Goni. lot 20. block c. plan OF Park
Place. July IL. 1917; tax 81; $40.
John III. Guy ct ais, sub-trustees. to
virginia 5. Crump. 50xl05 feet north
me of Northside Avenue IT'S feet east
s2.l75.
Dielilah II. Seal ct ais 10 A. ID. Daniel
Ct AIS. trustees. 3oxllo feet south line
Of State Street, being lot S. square 16.
Tsyior COOK to i Percy SS Wilson. 2ox1oo
feet east OF Dinecn street. July a.
1917. tax so cents; $40.
>, H. X. Pollard. Jr.. trustee. TO G. w.
2S?l East Grace Street. July IT. 1917;
Douglas S. Brannan ct ux. to Harry
G. Robelen, Al feet l-2 inches by l40
teet north line Of Bacon Road 1876 feet
July Is, 1917. tax So; $40.
T.: r. Poindcxter ct ux to Henry
line of Chaffin street; also 10 2-3 by
81 ~ feet east line Of Cherry Street.
foot alley; also 20 feet | 1-2 inches
by So So feet east line Of Henry Street.
l57 feet l-2 inches south of Main
street July ~. 1917, tax sl4.50: $40
Harvey C: Brown ct ux. 20 John w.
Floyd Avenue. Al feet east Of Robinson
street also l9xl75 feet north line OF
Floyd Avenue 22 feet east of Robinson
street July ~. 1917. tax sll.5o; SO.
;, I9 f,id, r, Gilman: executor. 10, Henry
Of Grove Avenue. 5s feet west of Vine
street. July II, 1917; $4,000.
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PROTEST AGAINST CAMPS
BEING LOCATED IN SOUTH
Senators Lodge, La Toilette and
Others Continue Attacks on War
Departments Policy.
THINK ROLLS ARE PADDED
Estimate Method Of Compiling Army
Draft Quota Destined to BE Simply
Preposterous-Sou Senator'S
Defend Choice.
tBy Associated Press. ]

WASHINGTON. July 1S.-Atacks upon
the War Departments policy OF tra'1-
ing national guardsmen in Southern
camps and the n"thod OF compiling the
army draft quota estimates continued
to-day in the Senate.
Senator Lodge said the estimate
method was simply prcposterous." and
created opinion that the rolls have
been padded" He wanted to know why
1t was that tho National Guard from
New England is to be sent to Southern
training camps while the army to be
| raised by CONSUMPTION is TO be trained
at camp in Central Massachusetts.
Senators La Toilette and Watson also
voiced opposition TO tho sending of
Northern troops to the Southern
camps. Senator Watson expressed she
belief that there was something back
Of the plan other than military rea-
sons.
| Senator Knox said he had received
information that, the camp at Platts-
| burg was to be broken up and trans
ferred 10 a site at Atlanta. Ga. Sena-
| tor WnGsworth corroborated this re-
port, and said the camp at Plattsburg,
which represents an investment by the
| government of 100000, was TO be
| abandoned the middle OF August, al
| though the climate around Plattsburg
in the fall Is IDEAL
Senator Weeks Endorsed the protest
OF Senator Lodge and said he knew
the opinions OF Major General Wood
and SurEoonGeneral GorGas had not
been asked by the department.
Several Southern Senators were clam
oring for recognition when the discus-
sion was ended by a point OF order.
Discussion of the sending of the Ma
tional Guard to Southern camps was
| renewed when Senator Fletcher. Of
Florida. read statement declaring
Surgeon General Gorgas approved of
the health and climatic conditions In
the South for training of troops through
the winter. The Florida Senator also
suggested that there might be military.
reasons. He said he had not seen any
soldiers that were on the border who
complained OF tho comforts or tho
weather. and told how robust and
healthy the men were from that ex-
perience.
NO Southern man controls the loca-
ton OF the camps and no Southern ma n
was on the board which located the
camps" declared Senator Overman Of
North Carolina.