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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
SMALL RAIDS WORRY
THE PRUSSlAN SOLDIERS

LONDON. August Gothic Germans
opposite the British troops are having
a particularly nervous time. They are
continually upon the alert for these
small raiding parties of determined
men who appear silently and suddc emily
with bombs and bayonets.
Something bigger is continually en-
pected. and the men captured in the
Mcrris ncighborhood when the Scotch
and Welsh troops hustled the Germans
Oil the ouitcrSteene ridge and took
possession OF much ground useful for
observations showed striking signs of
continued strain. The infantry. on the
whole were not good lot. although
their physique was better than their
morale
Considerable difficulty is being expo
r!cnccd in keeping up the supply Of
German artillery, particularly since the
.drge CAPTURES by the allies and the
guns now in use often fire shor, on
the German lines.
OF the prisoners taken at Outer
s'eene Perry Robinson, the war CORE
spondent, says:
The German infantry officers tell
us tales similar TO those heard before
the heavy losses which they suffered
lew days ago by their gunners she'll
ing their own lines In this case we
nave the gunners also. and they do not
deny II. One field artillery officer dis
missed the charge with shrrg. saw
ms 'such accidents will happen Bu,
1ihers all took the same line of pro
testing that it was not their faul,
because the weapons were so bad. !,
was they said, absurd 10 expect any
one 10 do decent shooting with Tho
guns in the condition OF the German
guns now"
Meanwhile Berlin is immune and as
"""'p'ious as ever, and the Rhincland-
tFs survey the staring capital on tho
l'rahaenours plains with embittcr.d
feelings.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
After a
Hard DAYS Work

rub the tired muscles with few drops
OF the soothing. refreshing antiscptic
liniment. Absorbine. Jr. You will find
1t pleasant and convenient TO use and
remarkably eihcacious This linimcnt
inTiEoratcs jadcd muscles. limbers the
joints and prevents second day sore
ness and !amcncss after a strenuous
tircsome day OF sport or work
Americas l"St athletes and trainers
use Absorh!ue. Jr.. TO relieve strains
ana wrench"s and also as 4 ub-down
before vigorous exercise TO prevent
such conditions.
Absorbinc. Jr.. is concentrated and
therefore cconomical-only n few drops
are required at an application. one
ounce Absorbine, Jr.. to quart OF
water or witch hazel makes an invig-
Grating rundown and general purpose
Imminent.
SIPS bottle Mt druggists or post
paid. Send l0c for liberal trial bottle
or procure regular size from your
druggist to-day.
w. +. YOUNG. p. D. F..
-'' Icmpie ST.. Springfield. Mass.
Adv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
CHANGE OF CONTRACTORS
CAUSE OF INVESTIGATION
Transfer Mndc After So,OnO,0OO Hnd
Been Expended in Carrying
on Work.
tBy Associated rrcss.l


WASH INGTON. August 2o.-InquirN
into the reason prompting the Army
Quartcrmaster Department TO change
contractors while construction work
was IN progress at Camp Jackson. S. c.
where improvements are under way
involving about sl0,0O0.O00. was insti-
tuted today by the Senate Submilitary
Committee, which is investigating the
Quartermaster Department. The hear
ngs will be continued tomorrow
Under contract with the govern
mcnt Harry r. Ham. OF Winston Salem
y. c.. undertook the work, but later
the contract was revoked and new
contract given to the Hardaway Con-
tracing Company, Of Columbus, Ga
MIR. Ham, appearing to-day before
the Senate Subcommittee, denied he
knew any reason for the change He
declared he had expended $4,000, 900
and had sufficient credit to complete
the Job when he was notified to discon-
tinuc work. When the notice was re-
teived. he said. he had 1000 men en-
ployed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
EARLY RESUMPTION or
AUSTRIAN OFFENSIVE FORECAST
fBy Associated Prcss.l

lBy Associated Prcssl
WASHINGTON, August 2O.-Resump-
ton OF the Austrian offensive on the
Italian front is TO be expected at any
time. according to the military critic o.
the Italian newspaper Corriere dltalia
says dispatch received here from
Rome. The military critic bases his
prediction on such recent events as the
closing OF the Swiss frontier the visit
of Emperor Karl to the Trentino. and
the conference at German military
headquarters.
Commenting on TING meeting OF the
German and Austrian Empcrors tho
Italian newspapers almost universally
agree that it must be taken as new
proof that the hope OF separating Aus
ira from Germany is a mad dclusion."
The Idea Rationale says the meeting of
the Emperors is in direct consequence
of the steps taken by the allies in
Russia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
IBy Associated Press. ]


WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN
FRANCE August 2O.-rhe attack of
General Mangin's army from Fontenoy.
on the Aisne. to Pimprez. on the Disc.
dispatch was filed.
Prisoners were continuing to arrive
at the rear to add to the several thous-
and captured before noon. and the Gain
in territory At o'clock had been from
one TO two and a half miles. The
enemy was resisting with the greatest
viSor at vital spots. Where the fight
ing is thickest the ground is covered
with German dead
The artillery preparation, which was
most violent, began yesterday morning
and the enemy. anticipating an attack
FASTENED to rc-cnforce his line. send
inE up two OF his best divisions. which
were held in reserve. These divisions
ries.
An hour and half after the order
was given TO attack. infautrymen were
passing AudiEnicourt and NasScns and
were followed immediately by batter
les Of three-inch guns. The first line
OF defense was then breaking.
The Germans on retiring filed the
ravine with mustard gas This how
ever. proved only a temporary trouble,
OF Audignicourt ravine, along whose
northern edge ran the main German
line Of resistance.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
MANGIN'S ARMY HITS
HUNS SMASHING BLOW
Attack Extends From Fontenoy the Asne to Pimprez
on the Oise-Prisoners Continue to Arrive
Ground Covered With German Dead

the entire ravine being turned i'm 4
short time, ana the French troops pro-
crossing toward Berancourdcllc. eight
miles southeast of Noyon.
Farther to the right Tarticrs two
and 4 half miles southeast OF Morsain.
was entered at . o'clock and columns
of prisoners began TO appear upon the
plateau to the rear.
The artillery reaction was very weak
over this part of the front.
French aviators. dying way down UNI
der the low lying clouds. kept the staff
OF the attack and harasscd the enemy
with machinc-gun fire. No German
flyers tried to interfere with their work.
Few were seen in the air during the
morning.
The Germans made desperate de-
Tense in the hlly and wooded region
south of the Disc, around Carcpont.
Caisncs and Lombray, where they held
strong positions, which were profusely
dotted with quick firers. The Four-a-
We're and Croiset;e farms were taken
by the French after Il violent struggle
which proved very costly to the enemy
At noon the line had been advanced
to tho road east of Carlpont to the
south of Lombray and Blcrancourdcllc
to Nezaponin, and then southwark to
tho east OF Tarticrs and TO Osly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
BRYAN'S BROTHER FAILS
TO SECURE NOMINATION
Appears Isndty beaten In Rnce for Cow
crnorship OF Nebraska.
Other Contents.

OMAHA. NEB.. August 2o.-CharIes
w. Bryan. brother Of William ]. Bryan
Tonight seems badly beaten for Dcmo.
cratic nomination for Governor on thc
face OF early returns. The partial re-
turns indicate his opponent. Governor
Keith Neville. as running ahead.
United States Senator George "
Norris appears to have been renomi-
mated by tho Republicans. A bittcr
fight was waged against Senator Nor.
ris. The Dcmoc1atic nomination for
Senator seems to have been won bv
former Governor Moorehead. whose
strongest opponent was II. l.. Metcalf
former Governor OF tho Panama Canal
Zone.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
GENERAL MANGiN'S ARMY
ESTABLISHES NEW' LINES

LIN noN' August 2o-According to
'"'esl Information received here, Cen
'"i h""s!" line now runs from La
Huehe'ieF!e' north OF Bainy to Champ
"e-Mer!!er' to Petit Maupas. 10 Cuts. TO
mn 'c, TO Nezaponin and to Valpricz
'". m I'VE ml!cs northwest of scissors.
me french have captured Vczaponin
ana are on the plateau east of Tarticrs.
+ rom that point the line is uncertain.
out the French are progressing toward
Camelin.
Inc Germans are making stiff re-
sistance at hill l6O. which is cas-, or
lie Mesnii. The advance Is over most
diflcuit ground. but the attack is sim
proceeding
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21

Not only will they liberate essential
transportation facilities. which arc
necessary for war purposes. but they
will save money, which they can invest
in Liberty bonds. and thereby help
themselves as we'll as their country:
and tho fewer who travel. the more
ample the passenger train service VIII
be.
paramount demands of the war, every
possible effort IL being made by the
railroad administration to supply the
largest possible amount OF comforia-
bic and prompt passenger train service.
tSigncd) 'WILLIAM G.. MCADOO,
"Dircctor-Gencral OF Railroads"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
FOE BUSHES TROOPS
TO FRONT N MoToRs

wr-II r,lu r,n,,,,.,,
=. - me- FRENCH ARMY IN
''t'''''T. H's"S' ~ 'Reuter Agency.
noe, an -.a''s ~ opetat'ons OF the
f-.sh ad,.o ~ - en"'s' me way 'or
''e''' q" '""ce '"-naE. The attack be-
So oCloch inns morning on a
Oh twenty mics, from PlmDrez.
enov VI me Use 20 ront-
vos.a,
$50. ns"v! pom oardment APP
81, "1,i'sp me enemy that an at
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
WALTON DEFENDS HIS STATE
Declares New Mexico Is ns Loyal rs
Any Other Commonwealth In
Union.

wASIiINGTON. August 20.-Speak-
ing in the House, Representative Wal
ton. Of New Mexico. defended his state
from published statements of disloy-
atty. declaring New Mexico to be
equally loyal with any of the Common
wcalthS. charge that many OF the
residents OF New Mexico speak Spanish
is not a reflection on the State. he said.
and pointed out that in many commun!-
ties the use of foreign languages pre-
homimatcs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
VOTE TO RETURN TO
RULE OF THE TURK

IBy Associated Press1
AMSTERDAM. August 20.-Membcrs
Of deputaton from liars, Batun an {!
Abraham. in Russi2n Armenia and
Transcaucasia, have reported to the
Turkish grand vizier. according 10 4,
dispatch from Constantinople that A
referendum held in those territories
resulted in an overwhelming majority
in favor OF return to Turkish nation
atty. The grand vizier told the dele
gates that the Ottoman government,
would hasten the remuneration formali-
ties.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21

for tho allied soldiers and tho French
and 2llied military chiefs for their
gallant efforts and successful results
obtained, were adopted by the council
OF state. or general council OF the re-
public. at meeting yesterday. The
councillors rcaiiirmed their unshnk-
able faith in the final victory of tho
allies.
a special greeting to the American
army which is lighting on European
soil for the first time in the struggle
for justice, liberty and humanity was
adopted
y vote OF confidence in the govern
mcnt of Premier Clcmenceau was
adopted by a large majority.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
MUCH FOOD FOR BRITAIN
ireland Sends More to Scotland. Eng
land md Wales Than Is Re
tnincd n Home.

DUBLIN, August 20.-Ireland sends
more food 10 Great britain than is re-
tanned for home consumption, accord
ing TO the Irish Department Of Agricui-
turc. Prior TO the war Ireland sent
more food to England than any other
country except the United states. In
1917 tho shipments from Ireland were
valued at f59.0O0G0O
II is claimed by the Department pt
Agriculture that ireland produces 80
per cent of the cattle and 80 per cent
OF the pigs OF the United Kingdom.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
TWENTY-ONE GERMAN
PLANES BROUGHT DOVyN

LONDON. August 2"-Twenty- one
German airplahes were brought down
hy british flyers yesterday. and four
balloons were sent down in flames,
to-nights War Office comInuniquc on
aviation states. Seven British machines
are missing. Fifteen and a half tons
OF bombs were dropped by British
bombing planes on various German tar
gets, including the docks at Brugcs
and an aerodromc at Phalempi!n
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
CLAIM AMERICANS ARE
USING SIOTGUNS IN ACTION

...,,.,. l6y Associated Press
SlOCklicLM. August 20.--German
war correspondents report to their
newspapers that they inspected guns
taken from the Seventy-scventh Ameri-
can Regimen; and found them TO be
shotguns. each carrying five cartridges
loaded with buckshot. They declare
that the use OF such guns is contrary
to the Geneva convention
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
ITALIAN SUBMARINE Fl
SINKS AUSTRIAN Sr1,,,1nn

ROME. August 20-The Italia, snh-
marine F-7, commanded bv c,n,,i,
'an"oa' in a daring exploit has sunk
Dig austrian steamer the Admiralty
announced tonight. The submarine
penetrated the mine zone in the Gulf
OF "uarnoro' where she sent the Aus
tr'an vessel TO the bottom with a tor
redo' then returning safely to her base.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
Establish I.aundries at Camps.

WASHINGTON. August 2c.-Laun-
dries will be established in all the
principal army camps and cantonments,
and the War Department has set aside
S5,.54,990 for the construction. The
average cost will be about $4,000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
VIII Oppose Champ clnrk.

ST. CHARLES, MO, August 90
Judge II. b. Dyer. to-day was nom! :
mated by the Republican congressional
committees Of the Ninth District. TO
oppose Champ Clark. Speaker OF the
House. at the coming election.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
MANY CANADIANS WOUNDED,
ACCORDING TO CASUALTY LISTS

OTTAWA. ONT, August 2o.-In
three casualty lists issued to-day by
the Canadian records Office there are
?02 names. Nine-tcnths of the names
are OF wounded soldiers. only a few
being killed in action, or having died
of wounds. The list contains the names
OF j. T. Butler. Portsmouth, Va, and
+. II. Davis. Boulogne. Fla. among the
wounded.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
Vote Down six-Cent t.,-

BUFFALO. y. Y. August 20.-Votcrs
here to-day voted down the G-ccnt
fare by an overwhelming majority.
Late tonight, with returns from sew
cral districts still missing. the vote
stood 1861 to 7.044 against increas-
ing the street railway fare
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
INCREASED DEMANDS UPON
RAILWAY FACILITIES

Secondly, the increased demands
upon track and terminal facilities for
the transportation of the tremendous
amounts OF coal. food supplies. raw
materials and other things required
for military and naval operations as
well as for the support OF the civil
population of the country. force the
largest possible curtailment Of pas
S"nrer train service. The movements
Of troops and war materials are. of
course. or paramount importance, and
must he given at all times the right OF
way.
1T was hoped that the increase IN
passenger rates, recently made. would
have the wholesome effect OF reduc-
ing unnecessary passenger traffic
throughout the country. The smaller
tn" number of passengers who travel
The greater numb Der of locomotives and
cars and the larger amount OF track
ana terminal facilities that will b.
freed for essential troop and war ma =
tcrial movements Engineer nrcmcn
asa other skilled laborcrs will also he
released for service on troop and ueccs-
sary freight trains.
Among the many patriotic duties OF
the American public at this time IL
the duty TO refrain from travelling un-
necessarily. Every man. woman and
child who can avoid using passenger
trains at this time should do So
earnestly hope that they Will do so
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21

Economy demands that you turn
old furniture into cnsh. Times
btspmtch Want Ad will sell IT. for you
nj good urIcc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21

with rifles and Erenades. y sharp fight
followed. and the raiders were driven
back to their own lines.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
EXPRESS THEIR FAITH IN
ALLIES ULTIMATE TRTJ-Mp

Bv Associated Press
PARIS. August 26-Rcsolutions ex-
pressing gratitude to and admiration
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
ASKS PUBLIC TO REFRAIN
FROM RAILROAD TRAVEL
McAdoo Requests That Trips BE
Limited to Those OF Abso-
lutte Necessity.
VAR is CURTAILlNG SERVICE
Had Hoped That Increase in PasScn-
ger Rates Would Have Reduced
Unnecessary Traffic Throughout
Country.

WASHINGTON. August 20.-Direc-
tor-Gcneral of Railroads Mc!\hoo to-
night issued an appeal to the public
to refrain from travelling unnecessarily
and thereby libcrate essential trqna-
portation facilities for war purposes.
The dircctor-gcneral explained that he
realized there were grounds for nu'n"r-
Gus complaints of overcrowdinE trains
and unsatisfactory conditions on trains.
but that, these things were due 10 the
great demand upon the railroad sys-
TENS for troop movements and trans
portation OF food. coal. raw materials
and other supplies required for military
opera tons. The appeal follows:
complaints have reached me from
time to time OF ovcrcrowGing trains
and unsatisfactory conditions prevail
ing In some sections of the country in
passenger train service. feel certain
that there are grounds for some of
these complaints, but | am sure the
public will, be Interested to know that
tho reasons are twofold:
FIRST. the great number Of troops
now being handled over the various
railroads between the homes and the
between the different
cantonmcnts and then to the scaboard.
IS making extraordinary demands upon
the passenger car and sleeping car
equipment OF the country. This has
caused scarcity OF day coaches and
sleeping cars which il is Impossible to
remedy immediately
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21

of Audisnicourt ravine, along whose
line Of resistance.
Evening star., 1918-04-02
Germans Gathering Great Force
for Assault in Albert Region
Allies Now Haue Benefit of Heavy Guns and
Enemy Finds 1t Increasingly Difficult
to Bring up His Artillery.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
|. LONDON, April 1.-Great masses of
enemy troops continue to concentrate
in the region of Albert, according to the
Reuter- correspondent at British head
ward ViIlers-Bretonneux, to the north
of Hangard.
Up to o'clock in the afternoon, says
the correspondent, no further infantry
attacks Of Importance were reported
against the British front, although the
enemy artillery was very active and
Arras was being heavily shelled.
"Delay in the resumption of the grand
operations is supremely important
opportunity continually to strengthen
the weaker spots in our dispositions
The weather was fine and clear all day,
and our airmen added another glorious
page to their Incompatible story"
From the Somme to the Ancre. it was
comparatively quiet yesterday and las,
night. Southwark there was good
deal of desultory fighting, often of vio-
lent character. Counter attacking north
of the Luce river, the British succeed
ed in restoring their line between Au-
bercourt and Marcelcave.
Amiens German Objective.
OTTAWA, April 2-Reuter's CORE
spondent at British headquarters In
France, teIegraphing last evening. says
THE enemy movements and fighting
of the last twenty-four hours indicate
the development Of an attempt to work
toward Amiens, down the Ancre valley
and also from the southwest. Great
trate In the region of Albert, and fight
ing is progressing toward Villers, Bret
ton and Reux. The enemy is finding
serious difficulties in transport work
owing to the ceaseless destructive ac-
tivity Of our airmen. and also owing to
shortage Of animals, and is bringing ur
his artillery comparatively slowly
Meanwhile he is largely employing
trench mortars.
Trench mortars. however. have a
nous quantities OF ammunition, which
is very bulky.
Australian troops now are appearing
in the thick of the fighting and doing
ly trend Of the battle the greatest
weight of enemy divisions remained
north Of the Somme.
"a captured document now reveals
that the enemy expected to reach the
Somme the first day of the offensive.
up to 3 o'clock this afternoon no
fresh infantry attacks of Importance
had been reported against the British
although the enemy artillery was very
active. Arras being heavily shelled.
Armored Cars Effective.
Concerning the fighting OF. Sunday,
the correspondent says:
''Our armored cars did magnificent
work during the recent lighting, fre-
quently dispensing bodies Of the enemy
by machine-gun fre and adding heavily
to his enormous casualty list, which
has yet to be presented to the German
people
THE more one hears of the German
failure at Arras the more magnificent
the resistance Is revealed as having
been. Storm divisions came over,
every man carrying six days rAtions
and an extra pair of boots. They evil
dently meant to stay. and q very heavy
proportion Of them will. for all time.
eSEh4 <aQulkA of thA Getmar assault
Evening star., 1918-04-02
ITALIANS confer HONOR
ON BRITISH GENERAL
Impressive Military Ceremony
Marks Presentation Of valor Medal
to Gen. Delma Radcliffe.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ITALIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS
IN NORTHERN ITALY, March 31.-An
impressive military ceremony took
place at Italian army headquarters to-
day, when the Duke of Aosta, COM
manding the Italian Sd Army, holding
the Piave front, conferred the medal
for valor on Gen. Delma Radcliffe of
the British army and three American
Red Cross officers. The Americans
honored are Maj. Guy Lowell, chief Of
the American ambulance service in
Italy; Capt. Charles Carroll Of Car
rollton, Md, and Capt. Blackstone Will
kins.
The, ceremony was held onta vast
600 infantrymen, cavalrymen and ar
tillerymen were assembled. As the
duke conferred the medals American
and Italian bands played the American
national anthem. The duke also gave
the Americans, as personal souvenir
of the Sd Army, enameled crosses bear
ing his name, of the house of Savoy.
The citations state that Mai Lowell,
during an aerial bombardment of
Padua. careless of his own peril, di-
rected operations calmly. Capt Car
roll is cited as having advanced to the
forward Piave lines under heavy fire.
and Capt. Wilkins for having given
assistance to the wounded during a
bonn ba ardment.
After the distribution of the honors
the troops passed in review before the
duke and the decorated officers. their
bands playing the British and America n
national airs