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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
FATE OF HITCHCOCK
SOUGHT BY SPAIN
King Lends His Aid to Ascertain
whether AirInan is Pris-
oncr or Dead.
MISSING SINCE MARCH 8.
American with French Flying Corps
Is Said to Have Been Forced TO
Make Landing Inside of Lines of
Enemy.

with the American Army n France,
March 14.--sSteps have been taken
through King Alfonso of Spain to
ascertain the fate of Sergeant Thomas
Hitchcock, of Westbury. l. J.
Through the Spanish ruler, in
quiries have been directed to the Ber-
nm government as to whether Hitch
cock is a prisoner or dead He was
forced to land in the enemy lines on
March s, and the general belief is he
was captured unwounded
First details OF the disappearance
OF the young aviator. who had brought
down three German airplanes during
the four months he had been flying as
a volunteer serEeant-pilot with the
french aviation corps, were obtained
today. His eScadrille is stationed in
the Lorraine sector near whore the
Americans are in the front line
trenches. He was in the same
squadron with William Wenman. of
cam bridge, Mass. another American
volunteer aviator. They did not
change over TO the American army
when the Lafayette escadrflIe was in
corporated in our aerial forces. but
remained with their French esca y
drilles
Hitchcock IT is now learned. was
patroiling at great altitude with two
French single seaters on March 6
When far in the German lines he sa Nv
an enemy laonopolane beneath him
lie diVed straight onto he enemy
machine and his comrades assert he
evidently dashed down so far that he
couldn't pick up his machine in the
critical moment, and thus was forced
to land.
Ihe French pilots that were in the
accompanying machines believe Hitch
cock landed safely,
Hitchcock scored hts first victim, on
mis- hrst flight on the front. when he
chased German machine far inside
me enemy lines and shot it down.
MS second victim he shot down with
the aid OF young Wellman, between
ne hfst ana second German lines. The
third he and Wellman chased far into
the enemy lines. After driving dorvn
the German machine Hitchcock few
WITHIN hrty feet of the ground and
started to bling away with his ma
chine gun at the German pilot who
mad ieaped out when his machine had
landed. Hitchcock made#a wreck out
or the German machine while Well.
mar remained aloft protecting him.
hitchcock established TWO records
! re - the f1rst pilot 10 have shot down
an enemy machine on the nrst trim
out and also the FIRST ever 10 attack
an enemy aviator on the ground with
the machine gun
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
OFFICE OF
SUPERINTENDENT CITY WATER
WORKS
ROOM fls, CITY HALL
RICHMOND VA.

Sealed proposals will be received in
this ofice until IL NJ. March 20, 1918,
for the following suI@lies and con-
tract work:
Gate valves. cast iron pipe. special
castings. three nozzle FIRE hydrants,
valve boxes. meters. meter boxes. pig
lead, wiping solder, lead pipe. brass
work and hauling.
Specifications, plans and informa-
ton can be obtained in this office and
bids must be made on form OF pro-
posai furnished by this office.
The administrative board reserves
the right to reject any or all bids or
any part OF any or all proposals, also
to award contract as whole or In
part. Also to increase or decrease the
specified quantities twenty per cent
A certified check for 500. payable
to the city treasurer, must accompany
each bid. Bond will be required on
contract awarded.
Il ". DAVIS,
superintendent.
March is, 1918
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
RELATIVES OF SOLDIERS
VICTIMS OF SwTNDLE1s

Philadelphia March 14--Ten men,
four OF them said to be the leaders
in alleged stock scheme to swindls
relatives OF United States soldiers,
were nahbed in q raid on the Offices
OF John Herrick and company, brok-
ers. by city detectives, today.
The concern is declared to havs
numbered thousands OF victims
throughout the entire Eastern section
of the United States, and the pro-
ceeds OF their operations to have re-
suited in collections amounting to
huge sum. Among those arrested was
David Laub, otherwise known as Louis
Launhach, of New York
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
OF FOOD
LAWS MADE PUBLIC
administration Issues Idst OF Virginia
Concerns Who Have Not ohcyed
Regulations.

Director J. T. Bethel, OF the divi-
sion OF enforcement Of the food adj
minIstration. has been vigorously
prosecuting all Violate Of the food
control regulations. several checks
have been received by him In the last
few days, payable to the American
Red Cross, as compromise fines
amounting to about S2,740. These
include three Richmond concerns.
@. A. Marks and company, T23
West Broad street, was found guilty
of improper dealing in sugar; so
was ?. r. Schmidt. OF 500 North
First street w. Woodson, sos South
Pine street. was charged with viofat-
ing the wheat conservation rules.
r. w. Goodwin. q retailer Of
Chuckatuck. charged With having an
i'm proper stock Of suga and adver-
Using with the intention TO increase
consump tion. pleaded guilty and
agreed to compromise and give $500
to the Red Cross. s. O. Bunkley
retailer of Eclipse. Way who sold
Goodwin about 10000 pounds OF
sugar. compromised for $3.50. The
broker who handled the deal be-
concern and Bunkiey, compromised
for 800.
The Orange Milling company. Of
Orange Va dealing In wheat by
products. threatened with a revoca-
ton of It's license, compromised for
$3.50
The A Il r. restaurant, of Peters
burg, was charged with profteerfnz
and I. n, Whitehead, of Elnjoria
was charged with violating the wheat
regulations regarding substitutes.
and lined 400.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
SEEKS DIVORCE BECAUSE
WIFE DIsI.IKEs UNIFORM VI

san Francisco March 1&-Because
his wife refused TO meet him CARRIED
In the uniform of the United States
navy, Alvin Quasdorf. naval wire
less operator, Is asking a divorce in
the superior court here
At the outbreaks of the war Quas-
dorf promptly offered his services to
his country, and just as promptly
lost his wife. He SAYS that she has
declined absolutely to have ANYTHING
TO do with him while he wears a unit
form and that the rules Of the services
do not permit him to appear publicly
in citizens dress.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
The F'ar-Running Motor Gar.

Anyone who prophesied two years
ago that in 1918 motor trucks would
be running 7$0 miles overland on a
regular schedule would have been con-
stdered unbalanced. Yet this is ex-
actly what one company Is now do
ing. and with success. The use of
that concerns motor trucks In the
work Is proving so advantageous as
compared with rail shipments. on ac-
count of the time saved, that 1t is
possible a large feet of trucks will
De put into service for the delivery of
the major portion OF it's goods to its
various branches this side of the Mis-
sisippi river.-Textile World Journal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
SEALED PROPOSALS.
OFFICE OF
THE CITY ENGINEER
RICHMOND, VA.

March s, 1913.
Sealed proposals will be received
at this once until IL o'clock noon,
March 18th, for the construction OF
sewer in Kensington Avenue frou,
Tflden street l2s feet east. Forms of
proposals can be obtained on appu-
cation.
A certified check for amount stated
($25.e0) on proposals must accom-
pany each bid as a guaranty of exc
cution of contract. The Adminfstra-
tive Board reserves the right TO reject
any and all bids.
CHAS. e BOILING.
City Engineer,
March II. 1918.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
OFFICE OF
CITY WATER
WORKS.
ROOM III, CITY HALL.
RICHMOND, VA.

Sealed proposals. win be received in
this office until IL M. March 80. 1918.
for furnishing and delivering $4,000
pounds of liquid chlorine. in 100
pound cylinders, Z. o. b. cars Korah
station. Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
company. at such times and in such
quantities as may be required by the
superintendent.
Further information can be obtainei
from this office
The administrative board reserves
the right TO reject any or all pro-
posals or any part OF any or all pro-
posAls: also to increase or decrease the
specified quantities twenty per cent.
A certified check for si0e, payable
to the city treasurer, must accompany
each bid Bond win be required on
contract.
e. r. DAVIS ~
superintendent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
STUDENTS GIVE THANKS
FOR NEW GYMNAsTuM

The student government Of Rich
mond college yesterday sent to Lfr
and Mrs. Clarence Miilhiser a rssolu
ton expressing their appreciation ~
the gift Of $4,000 recently made for
new gymnasium at this college. The
gymnasium is to be a memorial TO the
late Roger Millhiser, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Millhissr
The resolutions recite the esteem In
which Roger Milihiser was held by
his associates at the college and con-
vey to his parents the hearty good
will of the student body.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
Found Guilty of Grating.

Omaha, Neb., March t4.--Captain
Henry g. Casey, and Second LAeuten-
ants 0. c, Alexander and H l. Rags
dale. have been found guilty by court
martial of accepting gratuities in con-
nection with an 100000 purchase of
horse ana mules. 1t was announced
today. Captain Casey was sentenced
to an official reprimand and the two
lieutenants to be admonished.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15

Eddie Branch, colored. was hailed
before United States Commissioner
Fiegenneimer yesterday on charge
OF oeing Stacker BE produced his
registration card, but evidence showed
that he had not answered his oues-
tlonnaire. He was taken before one
OF the local boards and examined for
immediate service in the cantonment
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
BODIES FROM RAILROAD
WRECK LOST IN QUICKSAND

Rochester. N r., March 14.-Qnick-
sand Is believed TO have swallowed
two men, possibly three. today after
a wreck on the Pennsylvania railroad
at Monahan's Crossing, twelve miles
south of Mount Morris.
The wreck was caused by wash
out Engineer Ffgley and Fireman
Assosana were killed.
When the bodies were sought later
they had disappeared. One brake
man was also missing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15

Blueteld w, Va, March IA cata-
mount which measured four feet ten
inches was killed IN the mountains
near here recently by Robert Ruble.
The animal, after being wounded by
Ruble, whipped seven Of his hounds.
and cut the throat of one OF them so
severely that It died.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
Union Once for Railroads.

Washington. March 14.-Director-
General McAdoo tonight authorized
G. II. Markham, Southern regional
director at Atlanta, to consolidate all
the Southern railroad offices into one
union Office, The roads to be as
seobled are the Ma shviTle, Chatta-
noosa and st, LOUIS, Louisville and
Nashville, Atlanta and West Point.
Southern, Central OF Georgia Sea-
board and Atlanta, and Birmingham
and Atlantic
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT.

What Would . Good Garden He Worth
to You this season? Present occu-
pant OF an eight-room Barton
Heights house is leaving the city and
wishes to turn over lease to respon-
sible person. NiEe lawn, trees and
above all. spacious. garden, with
outhouse for tools. etc. Servants
room with rear entrance All mod
ern conysniencss. Apply at sos
h Lamb avenue or zee JULIAN g. AN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
Conway to Bra yeA.

Dick CONWAY an infielder- with
Worcester in the Eastern league las.
season has been secured by the Bos-
ton Braves He was the Easterns
leading hitter last season, among this
regulars. batting 80 and is said to be
n coming hall player. His home II In
st. Paul, MINI.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
Southern Railway System

Trains Leave Riohm ond--Main- ST.
Station. Schedule figures not guaran.
teed. For the Bouth--Daiiys 1880 A. M
observation p&rfor cafe car: soc r. NJ.
sleeping car TO Atlanta: HAS F. NJ
express; sleeping cars to Dauviiie and
Ashevills open see p. IA; s;a0 p. NJ,
local for Keysviiis. Chase City and ox-
tord--week days.
York River Line~-Ttss A. n. and k:is
r. n. daily local to West Point S:1s
r. NJ. daily. except sunaaS. Stsama'
Train connecting for Baltimore.
Trains Arrive Riehmou6--From the
goush: 1905 A. n. f:2s p. II. $3.50 p. n.
daily; s:<e A. NJ. except sunday. From
West Point; s:4o A. NJ and s:i5 p. NJ.
daily. Steamer Train. s:es A NJ. daily
OHice so7 Il. Main St. Phone Mad. Sta
except Monday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
Two Kinds.

We should refrain from placing all
German In one category
There are unfortunately. yet thank
God. two kinds of them.-Cologne
Gazette.
One kind goes TO the front for Uncle
Sam, and the other kinds is sent to
prison by him.--New York World
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15

MFR, Roots present Characterization
of Russia would be OF interest. Last
September, he referred to the country
az poor. struggling. bleeding Russia.
and things have happened since then.
Springfield Republican
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
Norfolk and Western Railway

ONLY ALLs-RAIL LINE TO NORFOLK
FOR NORFOLK, 's:oS A. n. $500 A.
n, $500 P. M, 1855 P. IA.
FOR 'LYNCHBURG AND THE WEST,
1870 A. M. 1900 r. NJ, ss:35 p. NJ
Arrive Richmond from Norfolk:
"f11o A. NJ. "s:46 p. NJ. From the
West: s7:35 A M. x2:10 p. M. also p.
NJ. 'S:15 p. M.
"D<ily. xDsily except Sunday. zsunday.
". B. BEVILIA W. c. SAUNDERS,
p. T. NJ, Roanoke. @. P. A.. Roanoke
c. H BOSLEY. D. p. A.. Richmond. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
High Constable's Sale +!

I will sell by public auction, on
Friday. the 18th day of March. 1918.
o'clock p. M, at my storehousc, No.
1905 East Franklin street. the follow
ing property. to satisfy distress war;
rants and executions in my hands:
Lot Of household furniture, piano.
wagon, etc.
Terme cash.
nv. H. WATT, Jr. n. G.. G. n.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
Hoboken Has Military STREE

Hohoken, n. J.. March 14-MiIi-
tary street, dedicated to the soldiers
whose feet tread its pavement as
the last bit of American soil they
touch before leaving for France,
came into being today. It was form
erly known rs First street The city
commissioners appropriated $4,000 to
build arches and otherwise fttingly
decorate the thorovghfare
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Richmond. Fredericks-
burg and Potomac and Richmond and
Petersburg Railroad Connection COM
pany will be held at the Office OF the
secretary, No. 1914 East Broad street,
Richmond. Virginia, on Monday. March
10. 1919. at IL A. NJ.
FRANK W. DUKE,
Secretary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15

Manager John McGraw. of the
Giants. who returned from Havana last
week. let 1t be known that three Of
his pitchers are on the probation
list"-thst they wiki nave to show
him something right off the reel or
be dropped. They are Al Demaree,
George Smith and JEFF Tesreau.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
PoStnasters Commissioned.

Two postnasters were commits
stoned Yesterday. their appointments
to AXE effect Immediately. They were
Allen w Powers, Foraker and Mary
A. Practor, I,owmoor. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
OFFICE OF
ADMf$I STRATIvE BOARD,
Room sos. City Hall

Richmond. Va. March II n fs 1915
To T. Ii. Peace, r. ]. Moody, While r.
Martin. r Hugh Pollard Martha A.
Wright. r. r. Chapman. W. L. Chap
man, Lucy Z, Johnson. w. r. & c
II. Wood. r. B. Allen. TT. Nellie B.
& w. p. Acree. Francis Z. Allen. d.
r, Pollard A. J. Taylor. Ida V.
Barnes:
You Will take notice that the admin
istrative board have had referred to
them for consideration the paving
with granite spalIs or granoiithic, of
the alley running westwardly from
Twenty seventh street towards Tween
ty-sixth street, thence northeriy TO n
street talley in the block bounded by
and streets1, at the cost OF the own
ers OF property abutting said alley.
The said board will. at its meeting
10 he held In its board room, In the
City Hall. OF said city. on the asth
day of March. 1918. at the hour of IL
A. NJ, take into consideration and de-
termine the proprfetv Of making the
proposed improvements. and II 80,
what proportion should be assessed
against the abutttng landowners And
you are hereby notified 10 appear at
the place and time aforesaid, IL you
wish to be heard, either in favor of
or In opposition TO. the proposed i'm
provements. And II for any cause the
said hearing Is not CONNIE ced, or If
commenced. not completed. the same
shall then and there stand adjourned
without a motion or order to that eff
feet to the next regular meeting of
said board at the same place. unless
said board shall then and there ex-
pressly adjourn said hearing 10 acme
other time and place, and at such reg
uiar meeting or at such time as such
hearing may be adjourned to. as the
case may be, you are notified to attend
when and where you may be heard if
you so desire.
JOHN HrRECHBERG.
Chairman Administrative Board,
Ely w w. Dunford,
Clerk Administrative Beard.
March II. 1918.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
SCHEDULES.
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway

Gin. Lonvle & West. si:50p., 1910 3.
Main Line Local. 1885 a., t5:15 p.
James River Line. 1000 a., fs:1S ,.
N. News, MIX,
Old Point. $3.50 a., 1900 n, 1890 p.
Newport News Local 1880 a.. s5:15 o.
Trains arrive from
Norfolk, silica s1:x0p., ee:<o D,
N News. 1855 g.. sos D. From W est:
$40 a., Na:4op. Locals, t10:15 a., "7:s5 D
James River. fS:25 a.. SHOP
'Daily. Except Sunday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
Bush vs. johnson.

According to Billy Evans. Joe Bush
frequently delivers more speedy pitch
es in q game than Walter Johnson,
yet Ergans does not rate Bush as speed
Ter than the Washington star,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
TELEPHONE
OPERATING
$500 PER WEEK
DURING FIRST FOUR WEEKS
OF INSTRUCTION


OF INSTRUCTION
REQrENT salary advances
thereafter. No experience nee
essary. We teach you an Inter
estinE and refined vocation. At
tractiye working conditions.
light. we'll ventilated central
Offices. coy sittingrooms; pri-
waite eafeterias with meals be-
low cost. Liberal BENEFIT Plan
during sickness at our expense.
Many opportunities for promo
ton to advanced positions with
advanced salaries.
Refined young ladies between
the ages OF Is and 25 should
apply In person, $40 A. MI. to
s r. NJ. to Miss Via, Room
500, TOO East Grace Street.
HE CHESAPEAKE AND POToMA'
TELEPHONE co. OF VIRGINIA.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
MISCELLANEOUS.

Violent NeuralEia ana To0fhache Sew
eraI days. entirely relieved In min
utas. 10th CENTURY ROYAL LIN
IMENT--i0o In 4,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15

Appendicitis or 4 Times During II
months, relieved in few days; no
symptoms is months after. 2oTH
CENTURY ROYAL LINIMENT-.
100 in ], zoo e. Marshall.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
Seaboard Air Line Rwy. Go.
"The Progressive Railway Of the

TrGfns leave daily 9 A. NJ. Norlina
local; I:io p. ri. sleepers. Atlanta and
jacksonville: $40 p. NJ. Atlanta Biz
rpingham Special; 11:Ao p. M; sleep-
ers. Jacksonville. 2.4a A. NJ. Trains
srrive-5:So A. NJ. Sis \. 81. 5:45 p.
NJ. $50 p. NJ. ass A NJ.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

VIII Sell at Auction, Saturday, March
I6. 2;2G T. NJ. suburban lots at Ma
tlopal Heights on Williamsburg road.
adjoining National cemetery. Very
easy terms, free presents. Buy q lot
and we will build a home. ATLANTIC
COAST REALTY co. agents for Ma
tienal Heights Corp, Frank Riche-
son. Eleventh and Bank sta. local
agent,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
REAL ESTATE WANTED.

see c. l. and II. L. Deneon For Farnna
and city property,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
Want To Sell Something ?

Set aside few dollars for series of classified
ads Write the ads so candidly that they will win
second reading
Send this adj to The Virginian for at least five
insertions
It makes no difference what the article is you are
sure to find buyer through The Virgipan want page
Send the ad in today.
Twenty words one time ..................2 90 cents
Twenty words three times ....... so cents
Twenty words six times Observation-Disclosures 80 cents
No want advertisement will be inserted for less
than IS cents unless cash or stamps accompany order
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15

Wanted-Gir1s to W or k
EIGHT hours between Il
and Is years old for a spe-
cial, light clean job. Begin
ners well paid and can make
considerable money in a
short time. Apply ALLEN
( GTNTER BRANCH, 7th
q Cary Streets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
AUTOMOBILES.

One Ia1s stx-CyIinder studebakeY
touring. Been used less than 1900
mtlea, carrying original tires, extra
tire, tube and cover, etc, in first
class condition. guaranteed for a
year.
One 1918 -Four or Under seudehaker
touring. Been used less than ao00
miles: carries its original tires;
SCARED places in paint have been re-
vanished. Looks good as new
equipped with seat covers, extra tire,
tube and c~ver, etc.
COBURN MOTOR SALES CORP.
121T-3S west BROAD.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15

Convenient Automobile Storage. Pafut-
ing and repairWE, s1s North Fourth
and Si4 North Fifth. SMITH~MoORE
VEHICLE CO.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15

want d-Young Ladies to
learn to operate cigarette
machines at $1.75 per day.
british AMERICAN To
BACCO co. LTD. 900 North
Lombardy street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15

MAIN STREET FURNITURE CO.
I42S E. Matn st.
Agents Columbia GrafonoIam.
Convenient AutOmohiic Storage, Pafnt-
ing and repairing. SMITH MOORE
VEHICLE Co. 313 North Fourth and
314 North Fifth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15
SAVE MONEY
SPECIAL NOTICE.

FURNITURE BARGAINS.
ff-Pfece Mahogany Bedroom suit. will
liam and Mary period, s2as-H0.
Dres-ers. walnut Finish. $3.50.
Royal Rest Morris Chairs, $500 np.
io-Pfeee Walnut Dinsng suits, sIs4.8a.
EASY TERMS.
Secondhand Department..
Dressers, S4.0O ups stands, $3.50 AR.
apiece suits. x2O.00 up.
We Take Your Old Furniture a. Part
payment ON new goods.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15

March Is, 1918
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-15

March IL, 1918.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1918-04-20
BRITISH GOVERNMENT
Helps PAY FOR BREAD

There has been much misunder-
standing about the bread program in
England. 1t is true that the English
man buys loaf Of bread for less than
an American can, but it is poorer
bread, and the British government is
paying $2OO,OOOOOO a year toward the
cost of it.
All the grain grown in Great Brit
ain is taken over by the government
at an arbitrary price and the imported
wheat purchased on the markets at
the prevailing market price. This is
turned over to the mills by the govern
ment at a price that allows the aduI-
terated war bread loaf Of four pounds
to sell at IS cents, the two pound loaf
at 9 cents and the one pound loaf at
cents
In France, under conditions some
what similar, but with a larger ex-
traction, the four pound loaf sells for
16 cents.