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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-01
TWO u, S. AInMEN
BRING DOWN NUN
Plane At TOUl
Former, Speedway Rae er
Takes Part in Air Duel
Americans UInhurt.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Tuesday, April 80 (By the
A. PA German airplane was
brought down in enemy territory last
night by Captain Norman Hall, OF
ColfaX, Iowa, and Lieut.. Edward v.
Rickenbacner, of Columbus, Ohio, af-
ter a duel over the American line on
the Toul sector.
The American birdmen first en-
gagged the enemy machine over the
American lines. Lieut.. Rickenbacher,
well known as an automobile racer in
the United States swept over the
Boche and opened fire with his ma
chine gun, While Capt. Hail. formerly
a member of the Lafayette Escadrille,
darted behind the German and also
opened fire. The German made an at
tempt to escape and returned the fire
of the Americans, several bullets
piercing Captain Halls airplane.
The Americans peppered the enemy
machine with bullets and drove it
down until it fell behind the German
trenches Captain Hall and Lieut..
Rickenbacher returned from the fight
unscathed. This was the third enemy
machine to be bagged by the Ameri-
cans IN tHT9e weeks, "uil6 SeFcIdl
others have been reported brought
down un officially.
COLUMBUS. Ohio, MAY Eddie
Rickenhacher. mentioned in dispatch
es from the war front as having
helped bring down a German airplane
in enemy territory on the TOul sec
tor, is we'll knwon throughout the
United States as a professional auto
mobile racer. Rickenbacher holds the
30O-mile speedway record having made
the distance On the Omaha speedway
in 3.17:3920
He enlisted in the army shortly af-
ter the declaration Of war, and was
among the first to be sent over seas.
For some time he was reported as be-
ing General PershinG's own chauffeur.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-01
Issue Call for 1885
Additional Drofa Men
For Special raining
(Rv Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, May IA call for
S.9S5 additional draft men was issued
today by the provost marshal general.
They are to be sent to % institutions
scattered throughout the country for
a two months course of training in
various mechanical studies.
The men will be modified MAY 16
with the exception Of those from Nir-
ginia who viii be called May -. They
will receive training as auto mechan-
les and chauffers, machinists, black
smiths, sheet metal workers, general
mechanics, carpenters, electricians.
radio operators, concTet workers, and
te,egraphers. they will be unassigy-
ed until after the completion of their
courses.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-01
| HUNS PREPARE
FOR ANOTHER
BLOW AGAINST
| ALLIED LINES
Enemy Is Compelled to Bring
Up Fresh Forces Before
Continuing Assault on Hill
Positions.
QUIETI UNBROKEN
tBy Associated Press)

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FLANDERS, May General Won
Arnim made no further move along
the Flanders battle front last night
nor had an attack been expected The
heavy defeat which the Germans suf-
fered Monday forced them to pause
and bring up fresh troops before con-
tinuing their drive for the mill posi-
ton in the KENNEL region
few more hours, however, will
suffice for their reorganization and
another assault may be expected inn
mediately.
The seriousness of the German in
tention here has been evident in num-
erous ways. On Monday for example
they pushed at least one field gun
forward to within 700 yards of the
battle line and other guns were
brought close up
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-01
Anarchist Headquarters
Disarmed in Petrogrod
fBy Associated Press. }

MOSCOW, Tuesday. April 233.--Re-
ports have been received here of the
disarmament of anarchists quarters in
Petrograd on the night of April %.
without resistance or untoward Incl
dent.
Detachments of General Kaledines'
cossack forces entered Novo Toher-
kask, capital of the Don Cossack re-
gion, on April II. The soviet forces
took the offensive the next day and
recaptured the town
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-01
Emperor Charles to
Confer With "Me Und-

LONDON. May Emperor Charles
Of Ausiria-Hungary. accompanied by
Baron Burian. the foreign minister.
and their staffs, according to an Ex-
change Telegraph dispatch from
Zurich will proceed almost imme-
diately to German headquarters to
confer with the German emperor.
Ukranian and Balkan affairs, it is
added. will be discussed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-01
WILL CH!SEL "GERMAtl"

MADISON, Ind, May 1.-The board
of trustees of the Grace Methodist
Episcopal church have voted to re-
move the word German" from the
inscription German NJ z. Church
on the stone over the entran"o The
word Grace" will be substituted
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-01
Hiss Short TO Begin
Work Here On May 6

The appointment of Miss Nina Short
as woman home demonstration agent
of Wayne county became effective
Wednesday. Miss Short was selected
by Purdue University officials, and her
name sent to Washington for approval.
She will begin her work here May 6.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-01
ToGay's Temperature.
.or Waync County by w.

For Wayne County by w. {. Moore
Fair and continued cool. about
freezing or below. Thursday fair and
Using temperature. Warmer Friday.
General Conditions-The storm
which has prevailed for the last sew
eral days is now central over the st.
Jawrence valley moving out to the
son Clear cool weather prevails from
canada southwark through the South
ern states. There is storm OF con
,.ijnr.hlc energy over he southwest.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-01
ARTILLERY DuELS CONTINUE

PARIS, May 1.-Artillery duels Of
some intensity occurred last night on
the Somme front near Viliers-Breton-
neux and on both sides of the Avre,
southeast of Amiens, says todays war
report.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-01
THE WEATHER

Fer Indiana by United States
Weather Bureau---Fair and warmer
tonight ana Thursday. Probably light
frost tonight in north portion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-21
NOTED FRENCH WARRIORS
HERE TO HELP SELL BONDS
Arrangements Completed to Have
Them Tour South, and Then
North 10 Chicago.
CAPITAL EXTENDS WELCOME
Original Battle Flag Floats. Ahead of
Unit as Members Hobble and Limp
Through Streets of Washington
After Serving at Sidi-Bcl-A Abbcs.

WASHINGTON. September ao.--Thc
Liberty loan campaign for the fourth
issue will begin September IS. as an
nounccd. Reports that the date WAS
to be postponed with various reasons
credited. chiefly the fact that the cam
pai.n h>-tc and the draft dra wing We're
so close together that the draft might
akcn the interest in the loan. we're
denied by Secretary Of the Treasury
MrAdoo to-day.
paiEn the greatest war loan drive are
bcin. pushed. With tho arrival in
Washington tonight OF detachment
of the French Foreign Legion. direct
from the west front, enthusiasm here
came 10 tho boiling point. There We're
twelve French officers and ! IL soldiers,
Of whom about eighty are ieGiona ricS.
The members Of the leGi expect to
he sent in body on Liberty iop
trip as far south as New Orleans. north
10 Chicago and then east TO New York.
Other members of the party will he
divided into dctachmentS and sent
about tho country, wherever their SER
vices Will stimulate purchases of the
bonds.
While these Frcnchmen are working
to the success OF the fourth American
Liberty loan. their own country is
they expect TO hear from its success
daily by wireless. They were in New
York yesterday and cam" here to-day.
fresh from the ovation accorded them
thcre.
Members OF tho French high comm mis-
sion and representatives Of the United
states government. welcomed the
French veterans and women went as
Captain Chastcnct de Gerry, in COM
mand Of the lcSionaircs hobbled to
tho head OF the detachment. One OF
his legs was amputated as the result
OF war wound. Ahead OF the unit
loated the original nag OF the first
regiment OF tho foreign legion. for
merly stationed at Sidi-Bcl- Abbes.
Oran. Algeria.
The flag has been repeatedly decor
atcd with the Palms Of the War Cross.
II was tho first flag OF the French
army TO receive tho military medal. and
later was awarded the. cross Of the
Legion d'IIorncur As a result OF it's
glorious history in the great war. its
left shoulder the colors OF The French
national emblem
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-21
PRESIDENT WILSON TO FIX
RULING PRICE OF COTTON
Gives Notice That Growers Will re-
cciSc Fair Return For
Their Efforts.
I:r Associated Press.
N.I,ThN.

WASHINGTON. September cO.-Prcs-
dent Wilson Will hx the price OF cot
ton, placing the last of the principal
commodities necessary in the prosecu-
ton of the war unGcr governmental
from the Southern States. In addition
to determining the price the govern
mcnt will take over control Of the
distribution Of this years crop.
The decision Of the President. def
nitely announced at conference this
week with Senators and Representa-
tivcs from the cotton states. became
known to-day. flanS to carry out the
decision arc Sa id to be under way.
Agitation for liking cotton prices has
bcen prevalent for Il number Of months.
owing TO the rapidly mounting cost OF
cotton productions and the belief in
many quarters that the staple should
he placed on the same basis as wheat
and other essentials. the price of which
has been fixed. The principal factor
in the Presidents action is understood
to have been the shortage in the pres
ent crop estimated at between 1000, 900
and 5000, 900 bales.
The price to be named or tho means
OF controlling distribution have not
been decided upon. The President ia
understood to have emphasized at his
recent conference that a fair price"
would be fixed, but did not indicate in
any way what this would be.
Before price fixing was first mem
toned, cotton sold AT IS cents pound.
Secretary Houston, II is said. had rec
commended that 81 cents would he fair.
Southern Senators deny this would be
a tair price.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-21
SENATOR JAMES /, LEWIS
RETURNS FROM ABROAD
Says American Countcroffcnsiyc Led
Way to Driving Germans Back
Fifty Miles.
WORK PROVES ASTONISHING
Prussian Forces Cannot Understand
Marvellous .idaptability OF These
New Troops From tho West, and
Their Spirit Is Shattered.

AN ATLANTIC FORT. September -.
Senator James Hamilton Lewis. Of
Illinois. arrived to-day from II trip to
France and England
1T was the United States whose
counteroTcnsive led the way to driv-
ing the Germans nf,y miles 10 the
rear. said the Senator.
This humiliation of the German
ml''ta,y by the fresh troops Of America
mas hlIed Germany with Il sensation
oi wonder and terror.
The spirit OF German monarchs and
INC German military captains has been
shattered by the knowledge that the
people or GERMANY have awakened to
realize that Prussia has brought, upon
Germany the weight and power OF
America. which means the end OF Ger
man domination and the destruction
people--a great commercial and scien-
Germany"
In these words. senator Lewis. per
sonal envoy Of the President to Great
Britain, France and the ba,tle front
summed up the changes in CcrmanN's
morale wrought by "Amcrica's answer
through the crusaders under Icrsh-
ing.
senator Lewis. who escaped death
and whose return was delayed when
ntdoed 200 miles off the french coast
while he was aboard. was enthusiast e
over the manner in which American
troops arc acduittinc themselves in the
face OF the enemy.
The Presidents spokesman in the
senate saw tho rulers of some of our
allies and the commanding generals Of
tne armies Al tho front. Facts of
tranSccndent Importance were revealed
10 him. One OF the things he learned
he declared. was that the nerve and
confidence OF tho German peopic are
crumblinG through the fear inspired
by the indomitability OF the America n
lighting men.
Continuing. Senator Lewis said i'm
part:
Three important things are now es-
tablishe ed-the submarines have failed
IN their purpose of starving England
OF destroying the commerce OF France
and OF preventing America from land
ing her soldiers and supplies at the
battle front. The German generals.
boast that 100000 would be the limit
OF men we could ever land has been
answered by the landing of 100000
American soldiers a month and. as
saw in one port $4,000 in one dav.
II was struck with the unity OF bar.
monious feeling toward America OK.
pressed by the leading officials Of the
allied countries.
Premier Clemenccau expressed 10 me
his wonder at what VIC had done and
spoke OF our soldiers and our oIicia Is
having shown Il quality of achievement
that surpassed any prophecy and frank
ly admitted that our coming and our
performances proved tho salvation OF
the hour"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-21
REFORMATORY YOUTH
CONFESSES MURDER
Bcnjnmin Nubin Tells Warrington Po-
licc Hc KILLED Eva Ko! nj
burke station.
INN N.socintth rrcss.

WAStiINGTON. September a0.-iIav-
ing confessed. according TO the police
that he murdered Eva Roy. a fficen-
year-oid girl. near her home n Burke
Station. Va. August .. Benjamin Ru-
pm aged tWenty-one, is being held
by Washington authorities for inves-
tigation before being returned TO the
Lorton rcforlnatory. from which he is
fugitive. Rubin was arrested here
Thursday night and is i'd TO have
told the police to-day that he murdered
the Roy girl.
According TO the police, Rubin said
he was ioitcrinE. in the woods near
Burke station when nc met the girl
who vas tending her fathers COWS
He said. according to the police. that
he Killed the girl. fearing that she
would inform the authorities and have
him returned TO tho rcformatory
Police officials accepted the alleged
confession made by Rubin with re-
serve
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-21
NINE ARMY CANTONMENTS
HAVE INFLUENZA VICTIMS
Moro ThRn Ninc Thousand Cnscs Re-
ported With Camp Devcns Lead
ing the List.
Inv Associ,,cd prcssI

! Nv hSSocl5ted Press. |
WASHING TON. September 2O.-The
outbreak Of Spanish influenza at five
more army training camps was an
nounced tonight by Surscon-C;cnersl
GorSas. making total OF nine camps
in which the disease has been dis.
covered.
The total number OF cases rcported
from all camps up to noon to -dav
was 9,Sl2. with eleven deaths. The
greatest number Of cases, 6,hyS was rc-
ported from Camp Dcveus, Mass. while
camp Lee had 1,21I and Camp linton.
y. Y, 602, Camp Dcvens also reported
forty-three new cases OF pneumonia
which medical officers believe resulted
from tho influenza epidemic
The camps included in to-night's
cases at each were: Camp Hum
phries, Va, bS: Camp Gordon. Ga, las:
camp Syracuse. =. y, 81; Camp Mer-
ritt N.J.1S2 and camh Lewis, Wash,
L.. u. @ . Isl u H
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-21
HOPE HOLLAND WILL LIFT
EMBARGO ON SHIPPING
People OF Netherlands Suffer for
Want Of Food, While Boats
Are Idle.
STATE DEPARTMENT EXPLAINS
Gives Notice That Appeals for Amer
lean Foodstuffs Will &c in Vain
Until Nation Follows Example Of
Scandinavian Countries.
STATE DEPARTMENT EXPLAINS
IRN Associa,.d Pre.,

WASHTNGTOE. September 20-Thc
acGuiescence OF the Netherlands gov
ernment in German threats which keen
100000 tons OF Dutch shipping idle
in port, while the people OF Holland
suffer for want of tho food these vcs-
sels might bring. is commented upon
In a statement issued to-day by the
State Department TO clear up misap-
pre- rchcnsion as TO tho attitude OF the
United states toward exports to uoI.
land.
The department expresses the hope
that the Netherlands government will
jl!t IT'S embargo on the movement of its
ships, which constitute the only con-
siderable unit oi idle neutral tonnage
ana IN effect. gives notice that appeals
for American toodstuns will be In vain
until Hoila nd follows the example Of
the Scandinavian countries. Suitzer-
land and Spain, and enters into cuui,-
and the allies.
The statement discloscs that. after
refusing 10 approve a tentative gen
cral understanding for the export OF
enormous quantities OF food petroleum.
metals and other supplies, reached in
i-"ifdon last winter the Netherlands.
ho"inE TO the German threat to tor
pcdo even ships sailing between neutral
countries failed TO avail itself Of the
ofcr Of the United States and the al.
lies 10 permit tho export Of 100000
tons OF bread cereals AS an emergency
measure.
In spite OF the free licensing of
bunker coal fos ships other than those
originally stipulated. and which car
ricd 10000 tons Of cereals to Holland
An additional 10000 tons. largely in
Argentina. has boon left untouched for
more than SIX months.
AlthoUEh the Netherlands govern
ment has becn reluctant 10 state irs
reasons for keeping more than 90 per
cent OF It's total tonnage Idle in home
ports. II IS known hero that this ac-
ton is based on Gernanys refusal 10
recognize Dutch ships no. touching al
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-21
How Allied Airmen Fitch
Secrets from Our Enemy

Air service fortunes hnSc nuctu-
ntrd very considerably since thu.
cVcntfUl days of AuEust. 1914. but
at tho present moment the enemy
~ hnNinE bad time OF u. The
kccu-eycd Ayers of the nllicA have
contributed no little to the success
of the recent victories. md the
aNintOrs nre entitled to full credit
for large share or accomplish
mcDts. I'm this Issue appears n story
by ~. ~. Forbes. in which he tell.
OF the wonderful things nccorn-
plfshcd by our airmen. 1t contains
much that will he read with In
tercnt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-21
OFFER LETTER IN EVIDENCE
IN JITNEY MURDER CASE
Police DiscIoac inpoxtcd Note In which
brown Is Snid to Have Uprnided
Miss Crowdcr.
IKv A.sociatcd rrc.s. !

PFTEESBGEG, VA, September 90
Thomas Brown. who was with Miss
Mary lone crowdcr when she was shot
and killed in a public automobile in
this city Monday night, was given a
preliminary hearing in Police Court
this morning and held for the grand
jury. He was not represented by coun-
sci and appeared entirely calm and
self-posSesSed No new evidence other
than unposted letter to the dead
girl. written by Brown and found on
his person when he was arrested. The
letter upbraided the girl for her an
parent indifference TO him and de-
ciared his love for her in passionate
terms.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-21
U. S. MINISTER ARRESTED
Amsterdam Dispatch Declare. Special
Order Of soviet Is Directed
Against Them.

AMSTERDAM. September "0.--United
States Minister Nopicka and all entente
ministers who were at JsSSy Capital
OF Eoumania), have been arrested by
order OF the Soviet, IL was learned here
late to-day. Presumably tho diplomat
lists were seized by the Rolshaviki
while returning through Russia
4 Stockholm message also tells OF
wholesale arrests OF Americans are
being made hy order Of, tho Bo!shcvik
government. according to Moscow ad-
Vices late to-day
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-21
GERMANY TELLS SPAIN
TO LEAVE SHIPS ALONE
berlin "Forbids" Seizure OF German
Shipping to Replace Spanish
NesScls,

SAN SEBASTIAN. September 90
The situation between GERMANY and
spain has again taken r serious turn,
The final word or the Berlin govern
ment regarding the U-hoat controversy.
according to authoritative information
is that Germany "forbids" Spain to
seize Gcrman TONNAGE for Spanish vcs-
Sf'S sunk, as Snain has threatened 10
do. ~
The German ambassador to Spain is
quoted as having said In private con-
NcrSation:
"one country. moro or less. against
us makes little dfforcncc"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-21
CAN EMPLOY CRIPPLES
Ashrvfllc. y. G.. Firm Declares Men
who Have i.oN Legs Can Operate
MONinE-Pfcturc Machines.
fBr Associated Press.l

WASH HlNGTON. September oo.-From
fifty to 100 soldiers who have lost a
leg in the lighting abroad can be used
to advantage as motion picture ma
chine operators. the $. y. Lynch Enter
prise Company. OF Asheville, y. c., to-
day wrote Senator Fletcher, of Florida
instruction in tho operation of ma
chimes would be provided by the com
pany free. the letter stated.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-21
STORM HALTS SHIPPING
Severe Sorthcnsfcr Drives Two Scow,
Of Dredging Force Ashore at
Ocean View.
nv Associated \ t-css. !

NORFOLK. VA. September 20.-A
severe uorthcastc storm. accompanied
hy driving rain partially paralyzed
shipping this afternoon and tonight.
Coast wires report high winds and
dangerous sea running. Two scoWs OF
a dredging force at work in the ChcsB-
pcakc Bay were blown ashore at Ocean
View night
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-21
GOING TO ANNAPOLIS
Senator Martin Appoints Grandson OF
Late Senator Danic1 to Naval
Academy.
Especial TO The Timcs.Disl

WASHINGTON. September 20.-John
W. Daniel. III. grandson of tho late
Senator from Virginia by that name.
was to-day named by Senator Thomas
S. Martin to he a cadet at tho Naval
Academy. Young Daniel is sixteen
years old and lives In I.ynchburg. Sem
ator Martin named him as a token Of
respect TO the memory OF his dis
tinguishcd grandfather, who represent
ed Virginia In the Senate SO long.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-21
266 NEW VICTIMS
spanish Influenza Rampant In New
York and Vicinity, with One
Fatality Reported.

NEW YORK, September 20.--Spa nish
influenza claimed 266 new victims hero
to-day, hut only one death was re-
ported in the vicinity, that Of George
S. Abbott, OF Yonkcrs, who died at ST
Johns Riverside Hospital. All save
eighteen OF the new cases were aboard
ships.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-21
LOAN WORKERS MAY RIDE
Fuel Administrator Garfield Says
GasolincIcss Sundays Arc Not
for Them.

WASHINGTON. September 20.Fuel
Director Garfield to-day announced that
the restrictions OF Easolineless Sun
DAYS would he lifted so far as ma
chimes may carry their messages Of
patriotism on Sundays as on other
dayS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-21
BERLIN LAUDS PEACE OFFER
Declares Germany q. Uc,d, IN P,r,;
ctpate In Propos~d Exchange
OF Idcas

AMSTERDAM. September 20.--.A Ger
man government note delivered a, w
cnna. according to dispatches from tina.
ctE latc tonight lauds the .Austro-
hungarian peace proposition. and adds:
Germany Us ready to participate in
tho proposed exchange of ideas"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-21
send Your Me.xnrc

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Into fify thousand OF Virginias hest
homes through the Want Ads in Tho
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-21

Enrly delivery Of lour sunday Want
Ad Copy S
Insurcs correct classification. Bring
or phone it carly. Phone Randolph L. {
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-04
s. c. Sanders, Agent, Carlisle, Ark

J. L. Woosley leaves this week for Lexington. Ky and othe. points, where he will spend a couple ot weeks the guest of his mother. father and sister.
 Misses Anna Jessup and Susie Roland were Little Rock visitors Monday and Tuesday and while there Miss Jessup underwent an operation for her eyes.
 Prof. D. N. Misenhimer re turned Monday after visit of several weeks to friends and rel atives at his old home at Clarks- vile. Ark.
 Carl Pratt was here the latter part of last week the guest of his mother, Mrs. c. E. Foster He left Frilay for Springfield, H., where he expects a call at any time into the shipping service as second assistant engineer.
 Austria is under as merciless domination as if she had been beaten by the kaiser in bloody war.