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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
President Praises
Work of Congress
Record Imprcsses byIts Complete
ness Its Courage and Full Com
prehension Of Great Task.
1py Associated Press.l

10y HcSoSiSlcu IIesSI
WASHINGTON. October 6.-The work
of tho congressional session adjourn
Ing to-day was praised by President
Wilson in n statement. saying:
Tho needs of the army and navy
have beon met in way that assures
tho effectiveness Of American arms.
and the war-making branch Of the
government has been abundantly
equipped with the powers that were
necessary to make the action OF the
nation effective"
Tho Sixty-flfth Congress, now ad-
journinG," tho President added. ode
serves the gratitude and appreciation
Of a people whose will and purpose 1
believe 1t has faithfully expressed.
One cannot examine the record of It's
action without being impressed by it's
completeness, Its courage and Its full
comprehension of great task.
Il believe that it has also in equal
degree. and far as possible in the face
OF war. safeguarded the rights of the
people and kept in mind the considera-
lions Of social justice so often OBJ
scured in the hasty establishments of
such o crisis.
1T seems to me that the work of
this remarkable session has not only
been dono thoroughly, but that 1t has
also been done with the utmost dis
patch possible In the circumstances or
consistent with a full consideration of
the exceedingly Critical matters dealt
with. Best OF all, 1t has left no doubt
as to the spirit and determination of
tho country, but has affirmed them as
loyalty and as emphatically as our fine
soldiers will affirm them on tho firing
line"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
Funernl of DIR. Kent.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, October
6.-The funeral of DIR. Charles w.
Kent, for twenty-four years member
OF the faculty Of the University Of Vir-
ginta. Will take place at 4 o'clock Sun
day afternoon from the University
Chapel. Tho service will be conduct
ed by Rev Z. L. Powell. D. D.. pastor
of Broadway Christian Church, Louis
Vile. Ky. who will be assisted by Dr..
]. NJ. Philputt. pastor OF the Christian
Church. of this city. The president,
members of the board of visitors and
faculty Of the university will attend
in body.
DR.. Kent Is survived by ono brother,
Robert NJ. Kent. OF Richmond, and three
sisters-Mrs. Frank l.. voolfolk and
Miss Ellen III. Kent, Of Louisa, and Mrs.
John w. Goss, OF this city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
EP0CH-MAKlNG REFORM
ANNOUNCED BY GERMANY
Maikeup OF PruSsian House OF Lord. Tn
TO he Thoroughly Re-
constructed.

AMSTERDAM. October 6.-An epoch
making reform was announced by tho
herman government to-day. The make
up or the Prussian House Of Lords,
heretofore always one of the main bull
WARTS OF ounkerism. is to be thoroughly
reconstructed. Forty-eight seats arc
conceded TO representatives OF labor.
while the landowners are to have only
twenty-four. Twelve princes are to
he among the 100 representatives which
the Kaiser will name. The representa-
ton under the new plan will be as fol-
lows: To be named by the Kaiser. 100;
labor. 4S; Industry. As; municipalities.
So; rural communities. sc: landowners,
"a: burgomasters OF towns. 20; clergy,
II; education, l6; trade, ~; agricul-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT
Secretary OF War Baker Takes Wilson's
Greetings to Soldiers at
Camp Greene.
tBy Associated Pross.I

tBy Associated Pross.I
CHARLOTTE. N. c., October ga
message from President Wilson to-day
was brought by Secretary OF War
Baker to the soldiers Of the Forty-hrst
Division, in training here at Camp
Greene.
Speaking to the 1900 enlisted men
and all line and staff officers. assem-
bled and standing at attention at tho
camp. Secretary Baker said:
1T bring you tho greetings of your
commander-in-chief. tho President Of
sends you the message to be mindful
Of your duties as soldiers and to
acquit yourselves as Americans"
Previously. In his five-minute address
to the division, the secretary said:
when you go abroad. you will mingle
with the soldiers OF England and
Franco. You will see men who have
fought through years of war and have
come out heroes. When you come
back 1t will be as partners In their
heroism. and you Will return with the
knowledge OF having fought for tho
principles Of human rights and free
dom. You will bring back to us your
share of the glory"
He declared: The heart of the entire
nation and your loved ones back homo
is with you, and is watching and APP
plauding your efforts and you will go
with tho knowledge that every one
at home Is united and doing his share
to furnish you the needed equipment
and supplies. and you shall want Moth
ing we can provide, and we shall want
nothing, for we can provide"
Immediately upon his arrival at
o'clock at the place of assembly. BriGa-
dier-Gcneral Jervey. acting commander
of the division, ordered his bugler to
sound attention" Following his short
address Secretary Baker spent a few
minutes in formulities and acknowl-
edging introductions, and continued his
inspection of the military reservation
with his civilian eIcort. composed OF
leading citizens of Charlotte.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
sIarlowe nIinn,s.
Ao"S 4hAAhi"'
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.]

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch]
DANV1LLE, VA. October 6.-Marlowe
M!mms, q well-known farmer of Cas-
well County. N. c.. died last night at
the home of his niece here, at the age
of ninety-seven years. He was never
married and was born and lived all OF
his life In one place, Park Springs.
He fought In the Mexican War He
was too old for active service in the
Civil War. and was attached to the
Confederate governments commissary
department. He was q successful to-
bacco planter until recent years, when
he retired from active pursuits. He
was buried at Reidsville to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
HUNDREDS OF BODIES
OF GERMAN DEAD

lBy Associated Pressl
BRITISH FRONT IN FRANCE AND
BELGIUM, October 6.-The Germans
suffered severely in the British attack
Thursday. and n trip along the battle
front cast and northeast of Ypres
showed hundreds Of bodies of German
soldiers In the debris. At many places
sholl orators were filled with dead.
Here and there were wounded, some
times under pile of corpses. which
tho British stretcher bearers had not
hcen able to reach.
Along one section of the Australian
front 1000 bodies were counted. A
little further south there was another
lot or 700. Some of these had been
prisoners who were making their way
back within the British lines. when
they were caught In their own bar
rage and killed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
HELM is CENSURED
IN COMMITTEE RESOLUTION

WASHINGTON. October 6.-Repre-
sentative Helm, OF Alabama, was CEN
sured to-day by the House for his
statements concerning suspicious mem-
bers in connection with the BernstorT
slush fund. Chairman Barnhart's in
vestigation committee reported, direct
~ putting 1t up to Helm to mako good
his charges. or drop the subject The
resolution adopted Is ns follows:
While your committee makes no rec
concentration in the premises we beg
TO state 1t as our opinion thar insofar
as Mr. Helms charges impute or might
fairly be construed to impute dishonest
or corrupt motives to any member Of
Congress, Notwithstanding the fact that
he now denies any intention Of con-
veying any such imputation, his con-
duct in this respect is subject to
criticism
But inasmuch RS the serious uues-
ton or disloyaity to our country on tho
part or some members OF the House,
has been raised by Mr.. Hefin, in tho
opinion OF your committee the direct
ana parliamentary course of action
would be tho institution by him of pro
ceedings for expulsion from Congress
OF those whose loyalty he Challenges"
The report was signed by Chairman
Barnhart. Venable, Dewalt, Loneworth
and Walsh.
Immediately as the clerk finished
reading the report. Helm jumped to his
rect demanding n hearing. Chairman
Barnhart got the floor. however, and
moved as an expression OF the com
mlttee's feeling that the previous oucs
tion be called. A vote was INN ediately
taken, and the report adopted by an
overwhelming majority.
All other resolutions bearing on tn.
subject Of an investigation Of the Bern-
storm slush fund and to Helm,
charges are expected to be buried in
tho committee "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
Mrs. Mary Rogers.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. October
Mrs. Mary Rogers, aged sixty years.
wife OF the late T.. T. Rogers, died
last night at the home Of her daughter,
Mrs j. w. Hammer. The funeral will
be held al o'clock tomorrow after
noon. the service to be conducted by DR..
lanes X. Jolliff, pastor Of the First
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
NUX, IRON, PEPSIN
AND SARSAPARJLLA

The combination of two great mcdi-
cines, Hoods Sarsaparilla and Peptiron,
by taking them In conjunction, one be-
fore eating and the other after, brings
into cooperation the above named sub
stances, best for the blood, nerves and
digestive organs.
This combination is especially recon-
mended in cases that are scrofulous, or
rheumatic, anemic and nervous, or
"nere the blood is both impure and
pale. deficient in iron--one OF tho most
common disease conditions Of the pres-
ent day.
In cases where laxative is needed.
Hoods Pills should be taken. They work
In perfect harmony with Hoods Sarsa-
parilla and Peptiron. aud are mild and
efficient,--Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
Rev. Alfred Jones, ID. d.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
FREDERICKSBURG. VA. October g.
Rev. Alfred Jones. d. D., formerly Of
this city, but for several years past a
resident Of Kernstown, w. Va, died
yesterday at his home. after a brief
illness. MIR. Jones was distinguished
minister OF the Presbyterian Church.
He married q daughter Of the late
Major j. Horace Lacy. OF Fredericks-
burg. who, with ono daughter and
three sons. survives him. He was an
uncle OF Mrs. j. d. Boulware and Mrs.
William Lacy. Of this city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
PRESIDENT FAILS TO SIGN
BILL FOR TEST OF GARABED
reels Tint Inventors Claim. Are Not
snhciently Supported to Justify
Expenditure,
tBy Associated Pres,.1

tBy Associated Press1
WASHINGTON. October 6.-The only
bill which President Wilson failed 10
sign before Adjournment OF Congress
to-day and which died as q result, was
tho measure authorizing an official test
or mysterious apparatus to adopt free
energy. Invented by Garabed T. X.
Gtragosstan, an Armenian, Of Boston.
Despite the loss OF an appropriation
tor tho test. 1t was said the Interior
Department might arrange an investi-
CATION OF tho machine. which tho In
ventor claims may revolutIonize in
dustry and warfare by utilizing mower
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
Mrs. ID. ". Huddle.ton.
Especial to Tho rimes-DIsnot

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.l
PETERSBURG. VA. October G.
Mrs. Emma v. Huddleston, widow OF
Robert b. Huddleston. died on Tues
day. following long period Of falling
health. She was sixty-nino years old,
and Is survived by one niece. Mrs. q.
V. Fitzgerald. OF this city, and two
nephews. Walter r. Eanes, of Rich
mond. and e. T. Stewart. OF Washing
ton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
GERMANS PULL BACK
FROM EXPOSED poSTTTo

BRITISH FRONT IN FRANCE AND
BELGIUM. October Cat some places
IN the new limo established by tho
British attack in Flanders, the Ger
mans wero reported to-day to be- in
such exposed positions that they had
pulled back their defenses a short dis
lance. British patrols found the for
ward shell hole defenses in one Sec
tion Abandoned
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
Miss Carrie Parhnm.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
PETERSBURG, VA, October
Miss Carrie Parham, who has been
engaged in teaching school at Estes.
died on Monday at her homo in Black.
stone She was taken Ill two week,
ago while teaching, and was forced
to return to her home She is survived
ny many relatives in Blackstone and
Petersburg. "''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
Mrs. Clara A. pendleton.
Especial to Tho Times

Especial to The Times Dispatch
BEDFORD. VA. October 6.-Mr..
Clara Pendleton, widow OF DR.. j. ID.
Pendleton, formerly OF Orange County,
and for several years clerk Of the yIr-
ginia Senate, died on Tuesday at
the home of he- daughter. Mrs. j. NJ.
Specie, after an illness of about a week.
She was a member of tho Enisconal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
John O. nrummitt.

Especial to The Tim es- Dispatch.1
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, VA, October a
John o. Brummitt. welI-known
Citizen Of fredericksburg. died Mt his
nome here on Monday. after n long
Illness, aged Heventy years. He Is sur
ViVed by three sons, one stepson and
one stepdaughter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
Red Cross Booth .t Fair.

Tho Richmond chapter OF the Ameri.
can Rod Cross will have booth at
tho state Fair. whore 1t will have on
exhibit specimens OF work from tho
various departments. Women Will ba
In attendance and WILL gladly answer
all questions. Instructions for kni,.
ting will be given upon request. All
visitors will receive q cordial VOL.
come.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
Mrs. Annie E. Eaton.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
HARRlSONBURG, VA. October g.
Mrs. Annie e. Eaton. wife Of j. S. Eaton.
died yesterday at her homo at Nc
Gaheysville. She was seventy-six
years old. She was married to MT.
Eaton fifty-one years ago, and had been
a member OF the Methodist Church for
over sixty years.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07

Methodist Church. Mrs. Rogers was a
native of Pittsylvania County, Va. but
had made her homo here since tho
death OF hor husband fourteen years
ago. Three daughters survive-birs. j.
w. Hammer. Mrs. Charles Lelst and Miss
Rives Simmons. nil OF this city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
Mrs. Christine Yates.

Especial to The Times Dispatch]
WOODSTOCK, VA, October 6-NIrs.
Christine Yates, aged seventy eight
years. widow OF Aneel Yates. died ut
the home of her son on Sunday. fol-
lowing long Illness. She Is survived
by one son. A. NJ. Yates. Of Woodstock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
GERMANS DRIVEN Rack
FROM FRENCH POSITIONS
IBy AssocIated press.

PARIS. October 6.-The Germans
made an attack last night on the Yer
dun front near hill 344. They gained
footing in the French positions at
some points. tho War Office reports,
but were later. driven back.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
BIG GUNS IN ACTION
ON FLANDERS FRONT

Continued From First PagcD
Ing in the French lines near hill 3I4,
but adds that they were promptly
elected by counterthrust,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07

Church. She IL survived by her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Speace. with whom she lived.
and son. Edmund Pendleton, of Rich
mond.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-10
NOTICE.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES.

I INVITE the attention Of Teachers, Schol
i ars, and the general public, to full line
OF fresh goods.
TABLETS, for Pen and Pencil, In variety;
Copy, Composition aud Exercise Books
Lead, Slate and Colored CrAyon Pencils;
Inks, in allsiEes and colors;
Wards, Writings, Cranes and Hurd's
bne Correspondence Papera and Envelopes
Legal, Foolscap and Bill Paper;
Blank Books In variety,
At WILSON'S DRUG STORE,
Opposite the Court House
sep 9f-u hockvn.e Nd
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-10
NOTICE.

Office Board County Commissioners,
Rockville, Md, June S, 1917.
Ordered this day by the Board Of County
Commissioners that the Blair Road from
Silver Spring to Avenel be closed to public
travel until further notice. The object of
closing this road is to repair same. and all
persons are hereby warned that they
travel this road at their own risk.
JOHN r. LEWIS, Prest.
BERRY f. CLARK. Clerk.
june S-tf
The Detroit times., 1917-04-17
WHEAT JUMPS
# CENTS IN DAY
Cash Grain Shows Even
Bigger Rate of
Increase

CHICAGO. April 17-With mill
ers and exporters alike bidding for
cash wheat future months took tire.
mendous jumps Monday in the
wheat pit. Nay closed az S2.36, lie a
bushel higher than Saturdays close.
July was up 9 l-Sc over today's
opening and September &c Corn
jumped 3-s for May 10 sl425-s.
other months were up sharply
Oats gained a cent a bushel
The biggest gains, however. were
in cash grains. No hard wheat
was quoted at sass to SEA a bushel
al Kansas City. At Chicago no high
grade was in market No red
brought S244 and No. hard s2.45.
Corn crossed the $50 mark. No.
white selling az tI5214 per
bushel Barley went TO Sl.5l and
rye to $l.91. Standard oats sold at
II IA
Flour followed wheat up today.
Best grades OF spring wheat -four
jumped 40c per barrel to 1890. the
highest price since the civil war.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-17
MOOSE AWAITING
HARD TIMES PARTY

Habiliments that have withstood
the march OF time, will be donned
and exhibited on living models at
the annual hard time party given
by the Social order OF Moose,
Thursday evening, in Schiller hall.
Gratiot and St Aubin ayes.
Chairman Charles r. St. Aubin
promises many novel and exciting
features. and the Moose orchestra,
under leadership Of Prof Raymond
j Roehrig. will furnish music for
dancing. Handsome prizes will be
given for the most roughly dressed
guests and score Of other awards
for comic and tattered personages.
Attorneys William c. Manchester,
Edward D. Devtne. Frank C. Golden
and j. Shuriy Kennary will act as
lleutenants TO Walter Edmund Hem
pei. president OF the Moose, on a
foraging expedition. to stack the
commissory department
The Detroit times., 1917-04-17
SCRIPTS DENIES
HE'S OPPOSED TO
WILSON POLICY

SAN DIEGO, Cal. April He w.
Scripps. the newspaper publisher,
Monday denied that the American
committee for war finance. which IL
conducting a campaign for a pay
as you enter system OF war fnanc-
ing. made any authorization for plsc-
ing him on record as opposing a
government bond issue
The use OF my name by any per
son as opposing a bond issue to
meet the urgent financial needs OF
the Allies or the United States f.
Unauthorized. said Scripps
Not only am | not opposed TO
such bond issue. but strongly favor
a.. also strongly favor the leyying
Of an income tax, particularly on
he incomes OF the rich. 10 pay or
these bonds and TO pay future war
expenses. and also favor good pay
TOR our soldiers
~ have every confidence in the
president and his plans for direct.
ing the nation in the war with Ger
many and believe that IL IL the
patriotic duty ~ every citizen In or
ont Of Office to stand by the presi
dent"
The Detroit times., 1917-04-17
HESTON SCORES
POLICE WHO HOLD
GOLDEN RULES"

Police Justice Heston Monday
took slap at police officials for
holding a large number OF FIST
ofrense" DRINKS for arraignment on
day when the docket was unusual
ly heavy because OF the Sabbath re-.
cess OF court
This f. awful Heston remarked
as the morning wore on and the
procession OF weekend drunks
showed no sign OF ending This
appears To- be the FIRST offense for
all these fellows. What's the mat.
ter over there, have they abolished
tho golden rule?'" he asked a pa
trolman in the court room
Justice Heston then proceeded 10
dismiss all who had not been Great
ing disturbance, but were merely
intoxicated
The Detroit times., 1917-04-17
WILL TRY TO
CURBPOWER
or COUzENS
Board of Estimates De-
cides to Appeal to
Legislature
WOULD ENFORCE
SLIDING SCALE
Oppose Police Heads
Plan to Pay Men
On Merit Basis

The mayors board OF estimates
voted Monday morning TO curb the
power OF Police Commissioners Couz'
ems. deciding NJ the eleventh hour
20 attempt the enactment OF legls-
lstlon In Lansing that will not per.
NIT the commissioner 90 use his
discretion In salary matters against
the wishes OF the estimators. James
II. Lee. assistant corporation coun-
sci. was dispatched TO the capital
city at noon and will seek to either
amend OF nullify that part OF the
police act which gives the commits
sioner authority TO go over the
boards and the councils head in
the payment OF salaries. provided
that he keeps within the aggregate
appropriation for his department.
Action OF the estImatOrs comes a.
result OF declaration OF the
commissioner several days ago that
nc intended 10 pay patrolmcn 81 .400
n year. the maximum. regardless OF
Period of service ard according "a
their efficiency as oficers. This
was directly against the wishes OF
the estimators. who were for strict
adherence 10 yearly salary IN
crease for patrolmen for a period NJ
three years. with the maximum
fixed at $1,000.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-17
NOW
ISf0R WAR
TO FINISH.
Will Support Anything
Government
Asks For
CALLS UPON THE
PRESIDENT
Especially Urges the
Importance of a
Dry Nation

WASHINGTON. April 17.-Wn-
liam Jennings Bryan Monday person
ally told President Wilson he is
FOR anything tho government
wants in pushing the war to a quick
and successful end During a con
ference with the president at the
White House lasting over a half
hour Bryan told the chief execu-
tive he was willing 10 serve on the
Arlng line or anywhere else the
president wants him TO serve He
declared he had one special thing
n urge-wartimc prohibition.
II the government thinks there
ought 10 be universal military ser
vice. or conscripuon. or any other
way OF raising an army. Bryan will
Get right behind whatever plan the
government suggests and do every
thing ne can 10 make II a success.
Bryan will begin an once as a "re-
cruiting oficcr" among the civilian
population OF the country called
upon 20 offer their services in FUR
hshing supplies OF every kind that
the war may be brought to a speedy
and success ful close.
He will set out tonight speaking
before meetings In various parts OF
the country outlining the part the
citizen can play in support OF the
government
Il do not care to discuss any
question before congress Brygn
said. but whatever the government
says is right shall support il 20
the uttermost
Il am heartily In sympathy with
this effort 10 conserve food by not
allowing the bread supply 10 be-
shortened in order 20 lcngthen IN,
supply or alcohol
IT isn't wise 10 starye the people
In order 10 make them drunk
Bryan conferred with various ex-
e'utive departments % obtain in
formation the government d,sitos
disseminated
The Detroit times., 1917-04-17
.DETR0ITER IS
KILLED IN FRANCE
Another Listed as Seriously
Wounded i'm Drive
Against Germans

OTTAWA, Ont. April tI-Ninc
Americans are listed in the Cana.
dian casualty lists today. OF whom
one, Lieut. I4sle Craddock Ramsay,
Montclair. y j has been killed in
action Lieut. Thomas Beechraft.
Rose City Mich, and Lieut. r f.
Banks, Cleveland. are wounded
Other wounded are
Lance Corporal n l.. Trimmer.
Lewiston. Mont. Private L. T. John
son Denny brooke. y. d.; Private
$. Carpenter. Des Moines. Iowa
A later casualty list carries the
names OF six Americans.
Killed in action-Private r. Rem.
ington. No. 1878 McClellan-ave, De
troit.
Dangerously nm and wounded -
Private w. l. Dodd, Detroit, Pri-
vate S. NJ. Kellann. Pars River. y.
D.; Private II. II Knoll. Chino. Cal