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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24
LETTER FROM ENGLAND.

The following letter written b.
MIR. Ben Johnson, an Ohio county
! boy, while stationed in camp IN
"the green isle o. England" will be
OF interest to He AID readers. Mr..
Johnson wrote IL letter from 4
hospital at Wargrrt Camp, Ware
ham Dorset, England. He is the
son of r. Luther JoLnMson, of Rosine
The letter reads:
Dear Father: Your letter of May
14th, received and did me a lot of
good. Also mothers letter of the
same date. Mother, you donT know
how much good a letter from you do
es your boy so far away. Have been in
the hospital for about a month. You
remember / caught cold at Camp
Taylor and have not got over it very
well. In fact, | am being returned
to the states today for further treat
ment. Weather was fine when we
left New York. and the sun shone
and we had fine wind from the south
for the first three days. The waves
were very high and the boat rocked
terribly. l did not get sick until
was nearly here, in fact until the
last day out, and then / fed the fish.
1t was a mean feeling and I'm hop
ing it will not happen on the return
journey. l was on guard all the way
over except the last day when l was
sick. Most all the boys were sick
and some got sick the first day out,
but got over it before long. You
don't care for anything to eat when
you are sea sick, the smell of the food
is quite repulsive. Saw one whale
when about four days out. He was
big one and ran when he heard our
engines. Grub was pretty good on
board ship. Dewey Afford was at
Camp Meade when l left in March
and may be coming with the next
battalion.
How is Horace getting along?
Suspect he is in France by now and
that you will hear from him soon.
You will realize it takes about two
months for one over here to ex-
change letters during war time with
our home folks. Your letter dated
May 14th got here yesterday June Z
and this letter will not reach you be-
fore July LIST, at the best.
Got the five dollar bill o. X. and
sure appreciated it. Had not had
any pay at that time since leaving
Camp Meade about a month before
the So came. Have been paid twice
since coming here. Get $500 more
pay here per month than in the
states-for foreign service.
England is beautiful country
and the roads are great; some of
them have been built for 200 years,
l guess. And they say old st. Mar
tins church here was built in 7O2-
1916 years ago. It's in pretty good
shape yet. 1t was repaired in 1915
and again in 1713 but nothing much
done on il since that time. It's not
used now except to show to visitors.
Part OF the old Roman Walls are
standing between the Camp and town
/ may beat THIS letter in, hope so
any way. but in any case will let you
hear as soon as possible after reach
ing America.
Love to all,
! BEN JOHNSON.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot Ease, the sntiseptic powder 10 DO
shaken into the shoes and sprinkled in the foot
bath. The Plattsburg Camp Manual advlsesmen
In training TO use Foot Ease In their shoes each
morning. II prevents bhstefs aud sore spots and
relieves painful, swollen, sIiarting feet and takes
the sting out OF corns and bunions. A certain
relief for sweating, Gallons. tired, aching feet
Always use Aliens Foot Ease 20 break in new
shoes. Sold everywhere, 2oc.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24

Mrs. Lavina Hefiin, who has been
quite i'll for the past 8 weeks is bet
ter, and is going to spend the week.
end with her mother, Mrs. f. viii
Ford, west Hartford.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24
AS WE GO TO PRESS.

AS we go to press the latest ayaila-
BILE announcement of the war situa-
tion states that the Americans and
French are still hot in pursuit OF the
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24
FORTUNE REQUIRED.

London. July 17.-The latest
quotations tor clothing in Vienna
are; Mems suits, $200; shoes, $50
to sac; shirts, 80; silk stockings. 50,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-07-24
EOR SALE.

Whippoorwill Redeemed Peas
s2.90 German Millet $500 at
ACTCI BROS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-17
ONE OF MOST HEAlTHFUL
CITIES IN UNITED STATES
FInnnagan's Report Shows Tha
Even Good Record of Last Sum-
MGR Has Been Bettercd.
INFANT DISEASES DECREASE
Number Cut Almost in Half During
1918, Compared to Previous
1car-Only Ono Change in Nurs
ing Staf-Clinic Open.

That Richmond is one Of the most
hcalthful cities in the United States
nrurcs just compiled BY Dr. Roy h.
Flanagan. Chief Health Officer OF the
city Health Department. show that
this year has shown even an improve
mcnt over the last. Particularly is this
Improvement shown in the matter of
infant diseases. notwithstanding the
aud the intense heat Of the past Au-
gust were such as TO greatly affect the
health of little children.
ThSrc were so sSs cases OF ,a an1ah anG
eighty-sevcn deaths. To the same date
of this year there were but l56 cases
and siXty-Six deaths.
Deaths. from all causes. OF persons
under one year. from January ]. 1917.
to September /. 1917. amounted to 36S.
In the corresponding period this year
the total was GOO, and OF these forty
SIX were from pneumonia.
a big factor in the situation is that
there has only been one change in the
nursing STAFF this year. This is a re-
to keep these days. and their work Is
arduous for, at present In addition to
other duties. they have l.eS2 infants
amounting to $50. and l22 prenatal
cases are also under supervision at
this time.
operating with the Red Cross in in
ycstigatins cases OF discharged and re-
jectcd soldiers. In this way the spread
of disease is being checked.
The Child Welfare Clinic, in the left
wing of the City Home, is open Tues
days from 80 to ESQ p. NJ. and has
a daily average of twelve patients
The clinic at Vcnable Street Is open
Mondays and Wednesdays at the same
hour, and has daily average OF nine
,ccn patients Both clinics have saved
many lives.
The Tuberculosis Dispensary. at HOS
Capitol Street, is open Monday and
Wednesday from IL to / o'clock in the
afternoon for negro patients. and on
Tuesday and Thursday, at the same
hour for white patients. II has a
daily average OF six.
DR.. Flanagan declares that this year
has the best record of any since pub
lie health nursing has been part of
the Richmond Health Department.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-17
sWlNTER'S WOOD TO COST
dir STA A CORD IN RICHMOND
Fuel Administration Allow, Rnte In
View of High Cost of Labor
In Cutting.

! While Richmond may he forced to
fpurh wood in lieu OF coal this win
Ter. II will do so to the tune OF sl4
cord. In the palmy days before the
war cord of wood was delivered Mt
ones door for s. and $3.50 cord
out owners of timber tracts have had
so much 10 say OF tho scarcity of la
nor and All tho other stock excuses
,or charging high prices that The local
3ucl commission has authorized the
state Wood ~. Administrator c. IT.
Montague has Aorknd ont what he
believes to he hoi:.- proof system for
-auginG the supply to meet the de-
ma M boih for Individual requirements
ana tor any section Of the State Ad-
vance orders for wood are filed in the
cfucr OF their receipt
~ each application for wood the
f1ealcr issues 10 the consumer "A blank
Carrying the date. dealers rider num-
rtr, dealers name and address. Dur-
Eh+ScrS maine and address. number OF
sSorus needed Of pine. oak or other
nhIo WOOD or mixed wood. prices and
dStS Tor delivery. Three copics Of
ms blank arc made 10y carbon. ono
peinE nc!d by the dealer another be-
tns sent 20 thc administration and
nc third being given the purchaser
administration TO gauge the proba bic
consun!ptioN IN any district ana arr
range Tor delivery accordingly
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-17
QUITS COMPANY HERE
Daughter Of George Bonifnrc. itch
mond Fnvoritc lcnrS ago, Forced
by Illness to Give Tn Tour.

Miss Symona Eonifacc, formerly con-
nccted with The Very Idea" company
which played in Richmond last week
has been forced to sever her conncc-
ton with that company because of
sudden illness. She leaves this city.
together with her mother, Mrs. G. L.
Bonifacc. to-day.
Miss Bonifacc is the daughter Of
George L. Ronifacc, who played to AN
ever enthusiasts stream OF Richmond
theatcrEocrs at the time when Joe
Jefferson. the elder. was thrilling
America in Rip Van Winkle'' Mr.
Eonifacc played ia stock III the old
Richmond Thcatcr in such plays as
The Soldiers Reward" and Jean Val
Jean" dramatization of Hugo's Les
Miscra hlcs." He made innumerablc
friends among the influential business
men and politicians of Richmond In
800. the year ne loft the city, he was
presented Win a handsome gold watch
by the Mayor as a sign of the esteem
with which the city held him.
Si-' was IN the front Of the college
activities, being the executive secre-
iary Of The santa Claus club" whose
purpose was 10 provide Christmascs
for tn" children OF poor parents. She
was the originator Of the popular idea
Of furnishing United states flags for
American families who are unable to
buy them ~ Modern Betsy Ross" she
was called.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-17
Want Fruit Pits
to Combat Gas
Make Best Charcoal Used in
Masks Designed against
Ruthless,,ess.

Is. II. Crawley. industrial agent OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
yesterday was notified from Washing
ton that the assistance of the rail
roads was desired in tho campaign to
collect fruit pits and nut shells for
the government.
The letter received by Mr Crawlcy
says that tho best gas masks cannot
be made without good charcoal. and
that wood charcoal has proved to he
deficient. II is desired that the pits
of peaches. pruncs. plums, olives ana
the like be saved. The shells u~ hick-
DRY, Brazil. walnut and other nuts
are desired.
The government Is anxious that this
work be pushed all over the various
railway lines. The Red Cross is work
ing on the proposition, and has AS
the task OF gathering up the
various receptaclcs in which the shells
and stones are being saved and of
shipping them TO the proper dcstna-
ticn. ON the receipt of the letter
from Washington. Mr.. Crawley went
to work on the PROPOSE
ton. as the request was that no time
he lost.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-17
AUDITORIUM FOR BILLY
Bourd Grants Minis.
terini Union t'sc az building for
EvanEciistic tampniyn.

The Administrative Board Yesterday
granted the Ministerial Union the use
or the city Auditorium for Billy
sundays meetings. Permission was
given for tn" erection OF temporary
additions in the balcony and other
necessary places These viii be paid
for by the Ministerial Union The per-
mission il given on the understanding
that tho meetings viii begin on Janu-
AIRY > and extend for period of five
or sX weeks.
The board also directed the Virginia
Hallway and Power Company to make
about dozen changes in Skip-stops.
These changes were ordered on peJi-
ton and showing from citizens in
tcrcstcd
The board lot the contract for con-
struCtion OF sewer in Midlo thian
Turnpike from Park to 4 street. This
sewer will connect the Franklin Street
school. and was requested by the
school Board.
Dr. Il. II. Gray under action Of tho
board. becomes the successor Of Dr.
Joseph Bear on the STAFF Of thu Nir-
Einia Hospital. for the period OF the
Har. DR.. Bear is in service.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-17
BRING WESTERN CATTLE
TO FARMS OF VIRGINIA
Fond Administration trrnnEcs With
Railways for Reduced Freight
Rntcs for shipment.

Virginia farmers will be affected by
the government plan OF shipping West
crn cattle to Eastern pasture lands
AS ono of the means of increasing the
meat supply for this country and the
allies. The food administration has
arranged with the railroad admins
tration for the transportation OF large
shipments of cattle from the drought
ridden regions of Texas and Oklaho-
ma ITO Virginia and other Eastern
States
Although there is "A plentiful supply
OF beef in Richmond, there has been
no noticeable decrease in the price OF
this food, 1t is believed that prices
may be cut slightly a result Of the
transportation Of cattle from the
West.
The food administration has ar
ranged with the railway heads for a
decrease of 20 per cent in freight
rates for the shipment of these cat
tie, the rates being effective as soon
as tariffs can be published.
Thousands of cattle in tho West will
die within the next few weeks. I'M
less some relief measures are not
taken at once, according to the food
administration. Shipment under or
binary rates would be loss, therefore
the decrease in charges.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-17
BLAIR WILL NOT ACCEPT
ADMINISTRATIONS OFFICE
liz Giving M Much Time ms lie Cnn
Afford to I.ocnl Fucl
SllunttOn,

ro; a. Bicrne Blair is not candidate
,or mo office OF Federal fuel admin
cor for Virginia and will not ac-
,Sept tho office il il is rendered him.
NC announced last night following the
report that he would probably be APP
pointcd to succeed Harry Flood Byrd.
n avn" mas Just resigned to enter tho
"rm,ed service of the nation.
MT. Biair stated last night that he.
IN the capacity OF fuel udministrato
ior the city. WAS doing all that he
could for the administration and that
ne could not think Of accepting the
iiarssr responsibilities that would 10
hciucht to an acceptance of the Of
ice vacated by Mr.. BYRD lie was very
srateful. however, Tor the Endorsement
vi ms friends and the suggestion that
ne be appointed.
me outlook now is that the office
NH not Ice filled within the next few
Gays. despite the fact tina, the former
administrator has already given up
ms duties here and has left for his
nome ut Lexington. The usual method
OF choosing state administrators is
,nronSh the Governor. who is asked
pN the Federal administration to noni-
nate three men FROM whose number
one VIII be chosen. Up TO last night
no request OF this nature had been re-
cclEed by Governor Davis. il WAS
said.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-17
HlRSCHBERG MAY GET
PLACE ON COMMISSION
Member of Administrative Board In
dorsed by Many for Workmcn's
Compensation Job.

1t was rumored ut the city Hall and
me capitol yesterday that John H!rSch
oerg, chairman of the Administrative
board. has been CHI DScn by Governor
Davis for Il place on tho commits on
TO enforce the workmcn's compensa-
ton law, enacted by the last General
Assembly. In regard TO this matter
MIR. Hirschbcrg said last night:
can only say tina, several labor
unions have Endorsed me for this posi-
ton and. of course. feel very apprc-
ciative of their action. In regard 10
the report that | have recently been
moving my effects out of the Admin
istratire Board Offices and that this
lends color to the report that l have
been chosen for the position in qucs-
ton. l VIII say that | have only been
moving few of my law books and
other things which would naturally
move in anticipation OF going out of
Office at the end OF the year"
Mr.. Hirschherg said further that
there is no foundation for the report
that | was candidate for Il clerkship
in the Office of the state Auditor or
for amy other clerkship. have re-
Gently received several offers of posi-
tons which paid more than the Office
which | hold"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-17
LITERARY EMYDiDAE
Member OF T~rrnpin FnmiIy Embossed
with English and Chinese

An alphabetical tcrrapin has been OBJ
served in Prince George County.
Last week, small but spriShtly ter
rapin passed n country store. On his
back some curious freak OF nature had
inscribed thirteen raised letters. Two
figure 3s were noticeable in the center.
separated by the letter 6. Around
the circumference of the shell there
were ten other letters and figures. two
OF which were Identified as chipcse
diographs. Each Of the characters is
almost perfectly formed
Those inha bitants of Prince George
County who viewed the mystic writing
on the she'll are at loss to determine
just how the terrapin acquired such~a
literary taste Often tcrrapins are
caught and letters cut into their back.
but this is probably the first time in
the history of the state that = tcrrapin
has been seen CARRYING raised letters.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-17
HELD FOR GfAM- Jul (
!. H. Urnd.hnw. charged Wi.b Trans
porting whisky. iiciir,rh to Have
ImpcrSOnatrd Otliirr.

\ Il. Bradshaw. arrested on = charge
of transporting liquor aud bound over
TO the grand jury yesterday. is be-
iicvcd by officers 10 nave been imper-
sonating prohibition officers OF trains
entering Richmond and CoutiscItinG for
his own uses whisky which he dis-
covered.
Bradshaw Was arrested l.. Special
Agent raul Beaitic, OF the State Pro-
hlbition Department, who states that
he caught the young man carrying
Two suit cases filled with whisky as
he left train AT Ilha station. The
man travelling through TO South Car
DINA.
1t is declared by officers that Brad
shaw has attempted to secure appoint
ment at special prohibition agent and
has been ordered away from Elba sta
tion on several occasions because of
his suspicious actions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-17
MERCHANTS ARE READY
FOR FALL FASHION SHOW
Stores CARRIED In Seasons Briilinncy
Ready for Big Opening
TO-Niorrow.
&, osEs ON THURSDAY NIGHT
Decorators Art Put Forth Everything
That Possesses Element OF Novelty,
style and Value to Make Event
SucccSS-Gou,I Team Work.

With all the window exhibits and
intcrlors or stores CARRIED III the sea. +.
sons hrilliancy in pattern style and
mode. Richmonds shopping thorough
fares will shine forth in rcSpicnicnt
hucs for the fall fashion show OF the
Retail Merchants Association to-mor-
row and Thursday.
All the window exhibits and inte-
rior decorations are expected to hc
completed by tonight. and the stores
will he thrown open "Wednesday morn
ing dressed in their fall apparel and
ready for the inspection OF the public.
There will be something attractive
dow. as the season has been prolific
in the evolution OF designs aud pat
terms which have the element of the
novel In every line OF goods there
will be something that will hold the
eye and appeal TO the taste and judg-
ment OF the shoppers.
everything that possesses the ele.
ments of novelty. style and value in
the assemblage of goods which the
merchants of this city have gotten
united fall opening thing 10 be re-
mem bered.
The united opening is another in
stance OF teamwork and harmonious
cooperation among Richmond mer-
chants. In all stores will be found an
elaborate display Of STYLES from which
Richmond and its large contripuIory
territory can select
During opening week the a,tistic
styles OF dress will naturally be up
permost in the feminine mind. and
they will find opportunity to view in
graphic form, grouped in artistic ar
ray, the modes which in recent weeks
nave caused so much discussion in
public print.
Fashion Week in Richmond, now
ever. will not be devoted entirely 10
Il display of the extremes of wom-
ems dress. but the STYLES that conSerNa-
tive men and women wear as well. to
furniture and house fittings, to jew
elry, shoes and all the newest OF the
things one buys and uses
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-17
FARM DEPARTMENT
TO HAVE NO EXHIBIT
Division of Markets. However, Combines
with Federal Department In Stag
ing Marketing Show

While the Department of Asricul-
ture of the State of Virginia will have
no exhibit at the state Fair this year.
the division of markets will have u
joint exhibit with the Federal Bureau
Of Markets.
The St3tc exhibit will cndcavor to
show the process OF marketing a com
modify from tho production end clear
through 10 the actual marketing of
the product.
The October bulletin Of the state AS-
ricultural Department will contain a
number of articles bearing directly on
the marketing proposition prepared by
the director Of the livisjcu ot mar
E,t
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-17
WANT LOWER FARE
school Children Along Seven Pines Chr
Line Now Paying 10 Cents
to ltidc to school.

All school children residing beyond
the 5-ccnt-fare zone on the Seven
Fines trolley line are now being COM
PEELED to pay Decent fare If they
attend school in Richmond. despite tho
Virginia Railway and Power Com
pany's desire to haul them for ) cents.
/; WAS stated yesterday. Formerly.
before the road was taken over by the
housing and transportation commission
OF the Federal government. all OF them
v.lu!" TO Richmond on 2l2 cents
.irhctS
'rhc State Corporation Commission
= 80 taken tho matter up with the
r"h"HSl commission with view TO
leaving the fare reduced at least to
~ cents for all school children re-
IL beyond stop %. which is the
dN,.inG line OF the Two zones
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-17
TO SELL WAR STAMPS
scotch Theatrical Company Under
takes to Dispose Of SiO.OD0 in Lit
tic Liberty BOnds Here.

Tho kits and tartans OF Scotch
! ig hlanderS Viii be very much in evil
dcncc III tho streets of Richmond this
afternoon. iloot. mon. II isn't the
'ampbclls that arc coming It's Jack
W yaits Scotch Lads and I,assics. an
aggregation Of trouhadours from the
Land o Heather, playing at the Lyric
this first half Of tho week They are
out 20 promote the sale of war saw
ings stamps throughout the United
states
The Scotch troubadours. arraycd in
'hclr naiiN" costumes, will make a tour
'ot tn" city, starting at : o'clock this
afternoon selling war savings stamps.
committee. headed by Henry
SchwAr,zschild, Of tho local war saw
ings committee. viii accom- ?any the ac-
tors and actresses on their patriotic
mission.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-17
Held in Iialiln,nre

Aurclius Dabney. coIorod ,orr,cr
mead porter AT the Richmond Hotel is
under arrest at Baltimore on charge
OF hootleeEinp. preferred by the local
ponce i'aDneS was arrested during
N" recent military ra id az ono ubo ia
been selling soldiers liquor AT the Rich
mono Hotel, but jumped his bond. He
VIII be returned here for trial.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-17
UNFURL SERVICE FLAG
Churches Honor Member. N,
~ Have bc"n Called To Armed
service az Nation

2 Tho Holy and ~anctiried Churches
colorcd. Of Richmond. nave CONNECTED
arrangements Tor The exercises TO he
held Al their mission house OF worship.
o west cana! street, Tonight to unfurl
a neighhorhood service flag with forty
stars, representing colored men VINO
hive been called 10 tn" coors.
elder James +. Whit,icoe. the leader.
VIII ne IN charge The program viii
consist OF music and patriotic addresses
a ,nuInber Of white ciIizens are inter.
ested. and have contributed towards
the expenses Of the flag and occasion,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-17
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TWO IN CASUALTY LIST
Rcuben =. ra>kiIi md Willie r.. Lloyd.
OF tichm"nd, Named in Yes
tcrJuy's List.

Two Richmond mon are named In
Mondays casualty list. Willie f. Lloyd
being reported as severely wounded
and Reuben :. raskill aa,uissing In
action. So
Ncither 81 the mems ma I'D be
found in The directory. T.. Ave AZ
his nearest relative Lcony /I.lovd
south Elm street. and paskilrs near
est relative is stated as Ira l.. Pas.
KIN, at Richardson's Warehouse. This
city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-17
SEEKS "NUBBY" NICHOLS
Prohibition Agent Thinks He Ia Ono Of
Men Wanted in Connection with
Fredericksburg Case.

"Nubby" Nuchols. alleged Ia have
been a party to the transporting OF
liquor in Virginia. is being sought by
Special Agent Beattie. Prohibition De-
partment Nuchols is said to be a
partner Of William Paul, who was ar
rested last Friday, and will appear in
court at Fredericksburg on Wcdncs-
day to answer TO charges of violation
OF the liquor law.
Nuchols and Paul are alleged to he
the two men who abandoned an auto
mobile near Fredericksburg last w"elS
when chased by officers. More than
900 pints Of whisky were found in the
car. Paul gives his home address as
Tenth and Leigh Streets. and Nu"hols
is said TO live in the same neishbor-
hood.