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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
AMERICANS REPULsE
DESPERATE ATTACKS
Enemy Throwing Every Ounce of
His Strength Against Vcr-
dun Front.
GAINS IN BUT ONE PLACE
At All Other Points Pcrshing's
Troops Advance Their Lines
Against Bitter Rcsistance-U. s.
Line Bent Back Slightly.
my Associated rress. |

iiS HsSoClRtcu tFeSS.
WASHINGTON. October 26.--IIcavy
lighting on the Ecrdun front is de-
scTined In General Pershlng's commu-
nlque FOR Friday. Strong German
counterattacks east OF the Meuse were
Trepulsed everywhere. except in the
Belieu wood. where four successive as
saults forced partial withdrawal BY
the Americans. West of the Meuse tho
American lines were further advanced
In The face of determined resistance.
Inc communique follows:
ON the Ncrdun front the battle has
continued with violence cast OF the
Mouse Late yesterday our troops en-
iarged their important gains south OF
the Consenvoyc- Damvillcrs road AMI
occupied completely the Bots D'Ormont.
To-day tho enemy counterattackcd re-
peatedly and with strong forces on tho
front from tho Bots D'Ormout to the
Boise DEtrayes.
Although supported by violent ar.
tillery and machine-gun fire. his at
tacks were rcpu!sed. with extremely
heavy losses Only in Bois Belleu did
he succeed in slightly pushing back OUR
line(At this point. after three assaults
had failed before the stubborn resis-
tance of our troops. the fourth attack
part Of the wood. Hostile forces who
attempted to penetrate our positions
north of the Bots Bclleu were driven
back after severe struggle lasting
throughout the day.
West Of the Meusc our troops have
advanced in the face of determined re
Staiance on the slopes north~eS. Of
;ranl Pre- and nave entered ttS snrl;h-
ern portion of the Bots D'BourSogue."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
chant in 1865. but her husband died a
year latcr and She rctuEncd to teach

chant ip 1855. but her husband died a
ing:
II would rather teach than do any
thing In the world" Mrs. Young said
on ono. occasion.
President William Il. Harper. OF the
University OF Chicago. who was op-
posed TO the appointment or women to
Important posts. made an exception in
Mrs. IounS's ease and appointed her
professor IN the department OF
pedagogy in 1899.
Mrs. Young at first declined to ac-
ccpt. saying: 81 haven't doctors de-
gree and l don't want to be teach
Ing. those who arc working for thor
higher degrees when iaven't ono
myself"
ITS the woman we want and not the
degree" remarked President Harper
as he insisted She accept it.
Finally she consented to take the
place on conditio that She should frs
earn her degree.
She left the University of Chicago In
is05 to become principal Of the Chicago
Normal School. Il place she retained
until appointed superintendent OF Chi
Cages public schools in 1909.
she was president of the National
Education Association in 1910 and 1911.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27

With breaking into tho Apponattox
Trunk and Bag Company's factory and
stealing pocket books, belts and other
leather good. They were committed for
trial In the Hastings Court.
Clarence Valentine. negro. is held
charged with breaking into Gclman's
PAWN store. and stealing a quantity OF
goods month ago. He admits tho
charge. confess!ng that he entered the
store through the skyliEht.
Private Albert Johnson arrived in
tho city on Thursday AS an escort to
the body Of Charles 4. Davis. soldier
who died ut Fort benjamin Harrison.
When he reached the city he found that
n mistake had been made as to the
destination OF the body, which was
Intended to SO TO Pearisburs, but by
mistake had been sent to petcrsburg
With the aid OF the home service
section of the Red Cross, the matter
was rishted. the necessary funds sup
pied and the young man left with
his charge yesterday for Pcarisburc.
Late yesterday afternoon while
standinS OIL the sidewalks on Ccuter
HI. waiting for her husband. Mrs.
Alias. OF Lynchburg, was struck just
above The left ego by spen; .3S-caii-
Der bullet, fired by some unknown per
son. Her eyeglasses were shattered
and the ball cut an ugly wound above
this eye.
Miss Alma e. Kcnncr and Private
John Foster. both OF Gettysburg. Pa,
were married here this afternoon. as
soon as the quarantine on Camp Lee
had been lifted. All OF the details OF
the Wedding were kindly arranged by
the Red Cross
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
CONDUCTS SERVICE ALONE
Episcopal Rector VIII Hold Usual
sunday service While Pnrishioner.
Follow Ritual In Homes

Ills church closed under order from
me health Department and his parish
Rev. i. j: Gravatt, l.. p. rector of
.hurch OF the Holy Comforter, will
,3.uay conduct solitary service in his
simultaneously those who are accustome,,
70 Worship At his church viii open
iheir prayer books and go through the
Or. Gravatt's idea is an innov.,io,
IN Richmond church circles and viii
psonao!y DC adopted by other ministers
!. INC churches are not opened by mex
SUNDAY. Among all congregations
however. to-day will be observed as a
period or prayer. the Ministerial Union
having requested all the people to de-
h9tc certain hours 10 seeking divine
pressing and guidance
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
ALL OVER THE COUNTRY
Brief Mention of Industrial Affairs Tim,
May Have Escaped Notice In
the Hush,

No,withstandins methods TO work
prisoners IL is said that the United
states prisons contain more than l0e,-
coo nonproductive convictS.
The official reports show that Ameri-
can potash production in tho first six
months OF this year has aggregated
$4,000 tons end ii is estimated that tho
last SIX months will double this.
Some one has figured out that the
hunters in this country kill as many
as 20o.o00.000 wild rabbits annually.
The skins of these are valued at SEQ
100000
The United States in the FIRST three
months of this year. according TO TIL,
figures sent out from Washington, pro-
duced 5o.5S4 pounds Of metallic mag
ncsium.
Both imports and exports Of mer-
chandise were greater in value during
tho month Of August than in any pre-
vious August in the history of Ameri-
can foreign trade. Higher prices for
everything helped to enlarge the value.
Turning trees into silk stockings has
become an important industry In the
United States in recent years. During
the last fiscal year more than 5000. 900
pairs of stockings made from artificial
silk, obtained from wood pulp, were eX-
ported. The United States has now be-
come one of the leading world pro-
duccrS OF artificial silk.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
EXPECT TO HOUSE FEDERAL
DEPARTMENTS IN THIS CITY
Survey Being Made Hero to Find
100000 Feet OF Office
Floor Space.
WANT HOUSES AND ROOMS
Chamber OF Commerce, Real Estate
Men and Military Organizations
Engaged in Effort to Find Qunr-
tcrS Suitable to Government.

Richmond. once the capital Of Il ma
ION. may soon again become the seat
of Important national government de-
pariments. il is intimated in an an
nounccment made Last night by those
who arc making a survey believed to
be preliminary 10 moving certain di-
visions OF the War Department from
Washington 10 Richmond.
The War Department desires Office
space arproNmating 100000 square
feet. 1t wants that space here. The
Chamber OF Commerce and real estate
Defense League, have been asked TO
find IT,. and arc now actively engaged
in making survey. from which reports
arc 20 be made 10 the department.
msnt
This survey is to supplement SINH
lar investigation now in progress by
tions for the purpose OF determining
just how many vacant houses, rooms
and other housing facilities arc avail
aGis In Richmond for government en-
ployces, who may be moved TO Rich
mond. The survey is to cover all OF the
city ,,!;;H, and its suburbs, South Richmond
Barton Heights and Highland Park
VIII be taken in order.
una eS ,h moI Eods, c9rroration operated
mas appointed W. 5. Drcwry. chairman:
T T!sl t9a J; P. Jones. p; T. Bucha nan
y! w.
~ j. Pollard. il. Alvin Smith and
howard T. Colvin as 4 permanent hous-
ms committee for Richmond An aH-
DisorH committee comprising George
Eryan:, chairman Of the Richmond
Council OF Defense; Colonel c. r. Keii-
cy secretary 20 the state Council OF
Defense: J. r. Easicy and Mayor
George Ainslic have also been appoint
cd by the department.
Just how far-reaching the present
plans are is not known Tina; they
mean much for Richmond. however. is
assured. in case the idea is carried into
effect Washington for months has
oecn so overcrowded that government
workers often are compelled 70 sufIe;.
hardship through tho inndequacy OF
housing facilities there. Several weeks
ago it was proposed that some Of the
departments be moved to other cities
Already Baltimore had been swamped
by the overflow from the capital.
Naturally Richmond. the next nearest
big town to the capital. is looked 10
furnish means through which The prob
lem can he solved. 1t is. therefore, not
improbable that several important de-
partments and many hundreds Of
workers Will be moved here soon, an
Official stated last night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
SLAVIC LIBERTY BELL
RINGS At PHILADELPHIA
Ceremony at Independence Hall Pro.
claims Freedom for Oppressed
People OF Central Europe.
NEW BANNER is uNTuRLED
Representatives Of Slav Nations Take
Part In Demonstration at Cradle
of American Ihbcrty-Musaryk As
There.
Associated Press. !

PHILADELPHIA. October 26.-A
newborn democracy wns proeiaime Il
here to-day for the e5.cOo.ooo people Of
the oppressed nations OF Middle Eu-
rope.
Assembled in Independence Hall.
Americas cradle OF Liberty. the ac-
credited representatives Of these states.
rang out defiance To autocracy. aristoc-
racy and imperialism and promulgated
declaration OF Independence in the
very chamber in which the declaration
OF l1'b was read by the coionists
To httinsly proclaim that the eigh-
teen Siav states OF the German En-
peror's once subservient Mittelcuropa
have united under banner OF their
own and shaken OF the yoke OF domi-
nation. the Mid-Europcan Union had IA
new Liberty bell cast. as well as a
new national flag. which was unfurled
with the stars and stripes, flying on
the roof OF Independence Hall.
As the new bell pealed forth its
chimes OF liberty for the Slav nations,
Professor Masaryk. president OF the
Mid European Union, read the declara-
ton from the steps OF Americas birth
place OF freedom.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
INFLUENZA IN MEXICO
Practically Entire Republic Amicted
Death Rate Low ut Capital,
With 10000 Cases.
TBy Associated Press.

MEHICO CITY. October 26.-Spaniss,
influenza is epidemic in virtually all
parts OF the republic, except the ex-
s9utn aHo ae% OF me tacc
number OF cases here at $4,000, but
the death rate is low.
The spread of the disease to the Tam
pico Gil regions seriously menaccs the
oil industry. The mining city OF Pa
chuca reports many cases, with Il high
death rate. CenterS OF population in
the northern states. including Saltillo.
and Pueblo. are suffering greatly. The
worst center of infection is reporte cd
to be at the small town of Gonzales, in
the state of Guanajuato. where so per
"ent OF the population is i'll. For the
past three days there have been hum
dreds of deaths daily there.
Many cities have ordered public
gathering places closed. Trains on the
national railroads are being d!s,n-
fected by the government
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
PYRlTES IN STAFFORD
New company Acquires Old AJlnc.
"Hrts0nfilte-Wtii Produce ION
Tons DufIy

., FREpERlCkSBERG. VA, Oe,obn,
~ 20; The Weston Pyritos Company
a,,a,ia vas vas recently chartered In hisS
stock. mas acquired The properticS -,
the Old Dominion sulphur r;ornnan, ~
HEsrisonv:ile., in stafford Count!, n, .,
derstood here tina, tho n.y 80, - IN
ar ~ eaay mas commenced Operating i ~, ;
ann VIII keep the work Up on an ~" cx.
e. .Si fni, s c working the mines !,
means that pyr!tes will be pros', a."
~ .he rate OF loo tons per dav
sh as .Sst at It is produced IT Wi), ,,
manufacturcrs OF the cites ~ 49, !: ACID
o., Virginia: The stockhoider, s, p
W WSnaGars OF the new company Or. 80
citW =, men. u. y. Curtis, ~ ~,
ter Is the ,r pes,oont. and Frank Por.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
Mrs. Mary NIeAa,.

CHARLoTTESVILLE. Va M
80 RS. Mary Nicholas, aged twenty.
AZ .i"e ih o bb n1;a Pa. died Thursday
M,rShou h1Fhe or her brothcr-in-law.
oHis county, after a two weeks. iIiness:
vi influenza and pneumonia Mr.
Ma Io' asn was before marriage Miss
panied by two of her chiIdren en- =
anne 10 Virginia three weeks aro fnr
4, V1S Isl Two OF the children are now.
na,U ,ihnniuenEa and could not accom-
nHrgh; A. p. Nicholas. the husbanT
w. Is employed at PeAninan, Va
W; nfcnea Scottsviiie shortly before his
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
Albert T.mn,c samuel, =,

N!ocTt Temple Samucls. Jr.. cigh-
teen years OF age, died at S O'Clock yes
terday morning. at John Marsh. II
emergency hospital. OF Spanish influ-
enza. His death followed an Illness or
ten days.
Inc deceased was nephew of Traf-
hc Sergeant Charles Y Samuels and SON
OF the captain OF No. IL Fire Engine
company Besides his mother and
lalner, who reside at IA South Addison
street. he is survived by two brothcrs
Bernard Samucls. and Howard Sanucls
me former is III the navy There is
hiSo one sister. Mrs. Rex CarnuL OF
Rlchmond. The funeral will be .c:d
form the residence this afternoon at
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
Mrs. Martha PIT.

C'IyJETSIaI to Ihe Times Dispatch.l
or SHikLoT TESFILLE. VA. Octohe-
IG u. Martha Pitts, wife of Maior
it'nusaS fitts. OF Scottsville Ills
county: but at present Stationed '" ~,
amp h Lee died Yesterday afternoon in
in,oSniiai in Petersburg of meningitis,
NJ. DIE DIE inhuenza and pneumonia.
Dr. r. l.; billiard. OF scotteviiin ard
graduated from the nurses train;no
S SH at the University of Virginia'
She was married last February IN
MAJOR Pitts. VINO is a graduate of VIZ
eihia Military Institute and sta-
at!histe IN ris student days. The fuDera,
VIII take place at Sco;tsville.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
The Week. Weatb,r.

W-ASiI1EE.Tr33sS::ocIat l'ress;
er predictions for tho week. beeinninr
Monday issued by the Weather Bu.
reau to-day, are:
south Atlantic and East Guli states
prooa o!y rain III South Atlantic States:
Monday. fair; cooler in East Gulf. Cool,
or south Atlantic Tuesday. SeasonaSl,
temperatures thereafter
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27

,!!IJJpTSIaI 70 Ihe Times DisDatch
os HAkLOTTESVILLE. VA Octobc,
M. Mss: Carrie J. Baker. aged SEVENTY.
NNtme' died Yesterday at the hone ~
Mrs: II. J. Mortimer after an iiIne et
OF TWO weeks. Mrs. Baker va.
oSS'E E,o OF the late William Buchanan'
had made her home here for Gf, anu
Eears: She is survived BY two sons
W Ma!ter r. Baker. OF this city and I :
H. Baker. of Alexandria, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
10 Leave senate November &,

WASHINGTON, October Ex-senator
to-day that he would retire from. the
Senate with the election OIL NoYember
b, OF a successor TO fiji tho uuexpired
Germ OF the late Senator Tillman, whom
Senator Bcnct was appointed 10 suM
coed. Although under strict interpre-
tation OF South Carolina election laws
senator Benet said he might BIO en-
titled to remain until January 6, but
he had decided to step out upon elcc-
ton or successor. Senator Bcnct
plans to enter the army service
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
War Work plan. Adon,c,

t,sad!ns war workers. met last nigh,
6 a.. aaopted plans for the coming cam
On Monday a slogan for the Petrr %u
C curs "orkers was adopted !, il: "I!or
TTt,n, our country and tho Cockade
MISS Annie V. Mann. and was seioc, 81
rom among many that were sIihnti.'
Yea tor oonsidera'ion. y. ". iludrins
paiSn and his division embrace -, !.
r[ourth congressional District. The
i 10 ior the uni,ed war work Vii! Nil
ps o1sanl1ed with system. Each viii
Of England. Will speak here on Noynnnr.'
. ees g. In the interest OF the organizn.
u i,oh. ana VIII take part in the woTi
raised il $4,000. 10 De
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
Frank Linen.

r11tITTvIaI 70 Tic Times Dispatch.l
DC lHNLoI f.SN LILLE. VA Octobe-
".-rrank Lipes, a member OF Inc
so'rihnent auto truck training school
~ INC Iniver*yy. OF Virginia. died ves-
illness of influenza and unenn",ia -, :,
va a native Of Newcastle. Va. And
Was married six months ago III
n;,Tp ns wfc was with him during his
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
schwab Influenza yic,ir,

NEW YORK. October ns-Cb.r,.. \,
aciWab is the latest prominent vic,;n;
OF the influenza germ. The phys.cian
attending the director OF Uncle sans
SSn!pouiid!nE program at his home in
riverside Drive reports, however, that
ne attack lis only a slight one, and
mat Mr. Schwab will be back on the
job in a few DAYS '
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
Robert L.. Shelton.

Kobort l.. Shelton. OF 1875 Hanns
avenue, died here Friday evening. Mir.
ing into pneumonia was the cause -.
BIS BIS , Heath. lie held position al
IN ADDITION TO 4 widow who wns
Miss Lettic Gresham. Mr. Shni,o a is >
, survived by one daughter. MARY and
twQ sons. Austin and Robert
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
MRS. DANIELS WILL SPEAK
Wife OF S-rr~tary OF Navy viii IN
Heard la Several SOUTH
ern Cities.
!sE Assoeiated pres..l

= wAcI1liEE hssoeisted press:l
sephus Daniels. wife OF the Secretary
OF tho Navy. Will leave Washington
tuesday on speaking tour In, tho
tional board, \. ". c. A., Mrs Daniels
VIII speak In the interests Of the united
war work campaign Of the Y. NJ C. A..
Council. jewish Welfare Board, War
camp Community Service. Salvation
Army and the American Library Asso-
citation!
She will open her tour In Nashville.
Tenn, October 81. and Will also de,
liver addresses at Memphis Jackson.
Miss: Atlanta. Jacksonville. Fla, and
Raleigh, y. c.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
NrS. noheYf Uud.o,

,t:ntEIal 20 The Times Dispatch.l
Law tENCENi!IE. VA. Octohcr oe
MS: Robert Hudson died a; her home
ING an attack of influenza she &c SUI.
NNed by her husband ana scvrra
brothers and sisters vera
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
DR.. William Waller Vest.

". CILARkSNILLE. VA. October - ~
Mn W h ,islam waller Vest. a prominent
or pneumonia at his home. He was ass ~ II,
MS forty eighth year and had been j..
S Ss practice for ten years or more
formerly Miss Carrie Scott Of Cb,r'
,oate county. Va. three children: his
, r.Ssn Mrs. Tucker c. watkins. Of
Two sisters. Burial will be al 0aI,bnm,
ing. morn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
10 Raise Express Rites.

~. FI .NssocIatcU TrcsS.l
WASHINGTON. October oG-Thc In
terStatc Commerce. Commission to- DAY
approved proposed increases in cxpresS
rates TO become effective. unless an
other method III giving the American
ENpresS Company added revenue is
worked out with the railroad admins
tration.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27

=, corporal Robert Lee Merritt. son OF
iia land s snri. Mrs. J! D Merritt. OF high
~, or eerebro spinal meningitis IN
INC INC twsntJ, fourth year OF his arc
s NO Other brothers are now in the
r. Merritt. 'ti't ana Gary
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
Bceson Commis.ioned Il.n,.na..

bcorse X. Beeson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. T. Beeson. 2404 Floyd Avenue.
nhs just been commissioned a second
lieutenant. IL was announced yester-
I'd >: re is a native OF Richmond, and
- well brown here. He enlisted sev
era. months ago with the quartermas-
ters CORPS. and has been stationed at
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
Mrs. NJ. r. Robertxon

=, Mss. Melissa Edmonia Robertson died
~ ner nome at Burkeville Vn m
octobcr - in the seventy-third yea on
o oo ncr age. She is survived by two
e epss ana 10 t So, daughters: c. r. Rob.
OF hynchburS; Mrs. r. X. Herbertson
or "r inn and Miss Myrtle r. Rob.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
sadie brown Held for Murder.

Police Justice Crutchfeld yesterday
held Sadie Bell Brown. colored, charueS
with killing Willie Carter, co!orcd. for
the grand Jury. The death Of Carter
resulted from knife wounds inflicted on
tho night OF October 81.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
iron Work. ~ Eroh

TKAFAM, VA, October 25-J p
cameron. proprietor Of the iron foundry
nere' mas purchased the Idle rolling mil
p.opeFties III West Graham and viii
convert the main building into >
inoldi's department., to be operate
III conjunction with his foundry
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
John ChandT.r

oIE3TsHLai TO The Times Dispatch.l
,ohANGE. VA, October 6ioh
S nmm,r died in Barboursvillc. Orancr
iIinnnsy ms morning. after a weeks
~ OF pneumonia. He is suryivnI
oS MS wife, Elsie Newman Chandler ca
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
w. J.. Harrison.

Especial TO The Times Disra,ch
- NRENCEV1i.LE, VA. October %
J." harrison died on October i. q
ms nome from pneumonia. He lnayc
"'tc ard several small children.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
DEATHS.

BYqik sKTsEE;;s = his home, Mon,rOs,
his widow, three sons. J. Harvey. Walter ".
ana Robert w. Of the United States Navy
Funeral notice later q
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
Trnvci-rs Cannot Wn,h

LONDON. October 26.-'rh. London
and Northwestern Railway announces
that in consequences Of shortage OF sun
plies IL VIII no longer be able 10 nrn-
ripe soap and towels in train lava
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
SOLDIERS VISIT PETERSBURG
BUT THEATERS STAY CLOSED
NO IsutnE When Restrictions VIII De
- hemofed From Holding Pub
lie Gatherings.
fSRecIal ID TMc Times.nisnat.hl

EtTia! % The Times Dispatchl
I.IERSECRG, VA, October 2s.-rhc
c !uas tthe AGAINST Camp Lee. on &C.
eUanl OF the influenza, was lifted this
afternoon at O'Clock. ana soidi"rs
were allowed 10 come into the civ th~
ITS at TIME In several weeks Tirhtv
pneumonia were reported yesinrS :.
S.ores were allowed 10 reopen his
e .T, bur the ban is stil placed on
az h!ncss OF public gatherings such
80 ShE tches, schools, theatcrs, etc. No
trediction Is yentured as 10 when his
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27
OFFICERS TOOK BRIDES
French Punish Men Who Accented
Gifts From Manufncturers
OF Airplnnes,
by Associated Press.I

PARIS, Friday, October o5.-Three
l!eutenants in the army have been SEN
fenced to year in prison and demo :
ton and three. noncommiss:oned Off
GERS have been sent to jail for three
months as result OF trial by court
martial for accepting gifts OF from
500 to 5000 francs from manufacturers
in connection with the acceptance OF
airp!anes on behalf of the army One
lieutenant was acquitted by the court.
martial.
4 Swede named Cnne, a director OF
the a;rplane company, was condemned
20 Ave years in prison. civic degrade
ton and fine of $1,000 francs. He did
rot appear for trial. and sentence was
pronounced in his absence. He went
to the United States on an official mis-
sion. which has since been Cancelled
lie is believed to be there now.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-27

MIS- MIS-: X II. Logan. Of this city. Who
Us Was severely. wounded in action in
Lance on July %, has been invaIidcd
PACE 70 the United States. and is now
~ Sew York awaiting transfer IN
ntosphai. lie writes that he is gel,
ing on well aud hopes soon 10 be
allowed TO como home. o'