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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-22
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favoring wind speed Of about 95
miles an hour could be attained,
At this rate from thirty to forty
hours would be necessary for the
complete flight from Newfoundland,
via the Azores. to France. II is as
sumed that the machine could fly at
an average height of FIVE thousand
feet While 1t is possible that the
flier might be conveyed by speedy
destroyer on some legs OF the Jour
ney 1t would depend in large meas
ure upon its wireless for aid.
ALLIES Preponderant
In discussing the aircraft situa-
ton in general way. General
Brancker stated that at present the
allies hold a preponderance of power
In the air. and that all that the United
States can do will be clear gain over
Germany's efforts. In explaining the
many difficulties of maintaining "a
strong air force in fghting trim. ne
said that the task of keeping 2,000
fiiers prepared for duty was one of
the greatest problems of the modern
army.
One of the most encouraging reports
which he brought to the American
aircraft experts. when he recently ad-
dressed at the war college here, was
the story or the development or a
new air-cooled engine, which in tests
abroad has attained height of 20 900
feet in record time The new engine,
for it's weight. is the fastest climbin &
engine produced to date by the al
lies IT can carry a one-seater ma
chine AT sped of so miles an hour,
and is a very consistent performer. 1t
will be used In combat planes.
General Brancker stated that many
experiments are being carried out in
the department in new aircraft guns.
He believes that the machine gun viii
hold its own, although he said excel
lent results had been obtained by the
use of a gun OF the shotgun type.
which was fred through the propeller
shaft, and whose Are covered a large
area.
In view of the new proposals for
long distance fight and because OF re-
cent successful tests OF armored air
craft, II is the opinion of the British
expert that by next year the allies
will be able to carry opt successful
and comprehensive raids against
every city in Germany He believes
that this should prove powerful
factor in ending the war, but admits
that II will call for a huge program
of ground preparation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-22
Robert WygalI, Jr.

tbs funeral OF Robert Wygall. Jr.
the little son of MIR, and Mrs. Rob
ert Wygall, formerly of Lynchburg
was conducted yesterday from the
home Of his grandmother. Mrs r. p
Phelps sos Virginia avenue Barton
Heightss His death was due to mem
nights and diptheria
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-22
Recover Stolen
Auto and Tire.
Fugitive From Ohio Runs Into
Clutches Of Richmond Police After
Committing Robbery In Stafford.

w. Fl. Hood alias John e. BEDFORD. Of
721 South Sixth street. Toledo. Ohio. N
under arrest at Second police station
charged with stealing a Buick autome.
bile In Cleveland. Ohio. and with breat.
ing into store at Stafford Courthouse
and taking 5000 worth of autor1,obiI.
tires.
The prisoner gives his age as twen-
ty-four years, and having no reEistra.
ton card he will be charged with ba.
ing Stacker when the case is called.
Hood was just entering the city al
CHamberlayne avenue, when tire on
the car received a puncture He
stopped near the Ginter Park fire en-
CINE house. and was repairing the
puncture. when the policemen droye
up. They had been notified of the rob-
berry at Stafford Courthouse. and ware
on the lookout In the party were De-
tective Gordon Smith, Policemen Cole.
Harris. Flournoy and Detective soweu
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-22
R. A. Hughes

The funeral OF r. A. Hughes. who
died in his home. 2el5 Hull street
yesterday from injuries received in
the Old Dominion Iron and Nail
works Kill he conducted Sunday at
ternoon AZ 2:30 o'clock from West
End Methodist church. Burial will
be In Maury cemetery. Mr.. Hughes
Is survived by his wife. one son, and
two sisters.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-22
Unknown Negro at Hosultal.

An unknown negro was found ly-
ing In the gutter near the corner of
Twenty tirst and Franklin streets. at
Taylor's hill last night He was un-
conscious, but alive. Efforts were
made to revive him without success
He was taken TO Virginia hospital by
DR. Mann.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-22
Charged With Forgery.

Moses II Brown. is docketed at
first police station, and will be called
upon to answer two charges Of forgery
in pol,c court today. He is alleged
to have forged the name of Henry
White 10 check for $40 on the Mer-
chants National bank, and one for
st430 on Arthur kellerman. payable
at the Broa dway National bank.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-22

ALLEGED Speeder Arrested.

Howard johnson was arrested last
might by Omcer Harris on the charge
of speeding and recklessly driving an
automobile The policeman reports
that several pedestrians narrowly es-
capped injury from tho antics of the
driver
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-22

Mrs, J. NJ Corley, who died in
Stuart Circle hospital Wednesday
night. viii be buried at / O'Clock this
morning from her home in Ashland,
She is survived by her husband and
two sons, William and Floyd Corey.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-22
Pawnbroker Makes Charge.

John r. Newton. colored, was ar
rested and locked UP at first station
yesterday on a warrant charging him
with stealing a gold filled watch from
A kaminsky. pawnbroker.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-22
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Madison
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the Confederacy. Mrs. Norman v.
Randolph Is president and Mrs. w. n.
Powell is chairman of the entertain
ment Flags will be used In decorat-
fling and Japanese lanterns will light
the square. An orchestra will play
throughout the evening and the young
people will dance on the broad side
walks. Refreshments of all kinds Will
be served.
The following committees are as
sisting Mrs. Powell: Mrs. John F.
Bauer. treasurer Mrs. l.. Nuckols,
tickets; Mrs. e. e. Moffitt, grounds:
Mrs. w. B. Newell, ice cream; Mrs.
samuel Dew, assisted by Mrs. 3, A.
Blenner: Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. G..
w. Brice, soft drinks; Mrs. Howard
hiser. assisted by Mrs. j. B. Four
qurean and Mrs. Robert Hudson,
cigarettes; Mrs. Mills Blair. assisted
by Mrs. A. B. Saunders, Mrs. Duke
Putney and Mrs. w. r. Pettway,
candy; Mrs. Bertha Judd, publicity,
and Mrs. G. T. w. Kern. laterns
Tickets will be redeemed for refresh
ments.
Dance for Guests.
About eighty couples enjoyed the
dance Miss Anne Benson gave on
Wednesday evening in honor OF two
out-of-town guests, Miss Lois Bryan.
of Baltimore, and Miss Louise Bell,
of Nashville, Tenn. The affair was in
the home of her grandmother. Mrs.
T. II. Elicit, S07 West Franklin street,
Mrs. Elicit and Mrs. Z. L. Benson as
sisting the honor guests In receiving
Golden Glow roses were used in with
palms in the drawing room; La
France roses with palms in the din
ing-room and hall, and Richmond
roses in the library. An orchestra
played from until IL o'clock for the
dancing.
Cadet Ball Brilliant.
The cadet ball given last evening
In the Crays' armory was a brilliant
event for the school and younger
dancing set. and was well attended by
both active and alumni cadets. and
many former students of the John
Marshall High school. The affair was
the closing social event of the school
season and was most attractiveiy ar
ranged under the auspices of the
Cadet Alumni association OF the John
Marshall High school A number of
very prominent officials were among
the guests and many members OF the
faculty enjoyed the affair. Good
uduGF music was eIJoyeu from o. az
o'clock until midnight and the grand
march, led by Mr.. and Mrs. Jeter
Jones. was one OF the features of the
evening.
BArrett--Bray.
A marriage Of interest % many
friends and relatives In Virginia and
North Carolina was solemnixed June
20 when Miss Evelyn Lightfoot Bray.
daughter of Mrs. NJ. l.. Bray. Of 1879
Monument avenue. OF this city, became
the bride Of Lieutenant William Evans
Barrett of the Quartermaster's corps.
now stationed at Atlanta. Ga. The
ceremony was impressively performed
by Bishop Collins Denny. of NJ T.
Church. South. at p M In the pres
ence of only the Immediate relatives
of the contracting parties and the
groom with his bride left immedia tely
on the southbound train for his post Of
duty at Atlanta
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-22
John G. Gootie.

The funeral OF John Chesterfield
Goode, eighty years old. who died in
the Soldiers Home yesterday. will be
conducted from the chapel this morn
ing at II O'Clock. and interment will
be in Chesterfield county. Mr., Goode
was a member OF Company G. First
Virginia cavalry. during the Civil
War. He leaves one son and two step
children, one being Wilton Rice. OF
this CITY
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-22
Struck nv Automobile.

Thomas Valentine was struck ny an
automobile driven by Oreste Catarsi
last night. and painfully hurt, al
though IL was said at first police sta
ton the injuries were not believed
to have been serious. He was taken
TO his home
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-22
Mrs. Elizabeth Carlton

Mrs. Elizabeth Carlton, who died
IN Handofrd, W Va. on Monday. was
buried yesterday afternoon in Holly
wood this city. funeral services hav-
ing been held In Denny-Street Me-
thodist church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-22

The local police were asked last
night TO assist In locating George
Hesse and John s. Schurnin, deserters
from Camp Lee, II was stated that
Schurnin had in his possession GER
tain discharge papers belonging to
Charles Larsa- The men are alleged
TO have deserted from the lssth ma
chine gun company at Camp Lee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-22
Alleged Gambling Case Continued.

EHtEFU tfHFIEHEIfIE tHSt VUfItIffUtTI.
The case OF n. M. Killen, r. r.
Mills and j. p. McCaskie, alleged
gam blers, charged with defrauding
Theodore Dickens in a crap game, was
continued in police court yesterday 70
June rs. Dickens, who is travelling
man, was not in court when the case
was called.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-22
THE WE ATuEP
Department Of Agriculture.

washin gton- June 21 Forecast.
Ftrginla-~~Raiu in early morning
Saturday; Sunday. fair. not much
change in temperature
North Catoiina--Hsin Saturdax;
Sunday. fair.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-22
Local Temperature yesterday.
Local Rainfall,

Rainfall last twenty four hours.
Excess m rainfall since March
Excess In rainfall since January
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-22

Iseei Observation at r. N. Yesterday.
xAmpsrAtare communicative. 10
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26

TimesWant Ads. One Cent a-Word.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
MUST. 60 ON TO VICTORY, SAYS
 DR. VINCENT

Lincoln was urged as the Civil War continued with all its misery to let the southern states separate from gained unconditional surrender. Will son will also keep on until Germany surrenders," said Dr. George E. Vim cent president of the Rockefeller Foundation, in his speech at the pa- triotic rally yesterday, at Seaside Park.
 The banner crowd of the season was present, and the remarks of Dr. Vincent were continually interrupted with applause. Dr. Vincent went on to say:
 we shall hear of peace soon from Germany as our American boys con- tinue their advance, but we must go or until our ideals conquer the ideals of Germany We must go on until freedom is established for all-even the Teutonic peoples.
 "In Germany the ideal Is a few strong men who control all others These strong men build a great ma chine which they direct as they please. nut to evil uses. If the leaders wish to conquer the world they put the ma chine in action. We must go on to victory and overwhelm the autocratic power of Germany"
 Miss Margaret Reyes of the Chica- go Opera Go. sang the "Marseillaise," and later the Star Spangled Ban ner"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
BIG REWARD FOR THRIFT CAMP PAICN
 IS GOING GOOD

All Bridgeport seems to be united in the work of putting the city "Over the Top" in the big 1000 for 1" Reward for Thrift Campaign. Bank CTS, mechants and captains of industry are all lending the committee every assistance (both financial and physi- cab in making this campaign not alone the most successful ever put across in this city but in proportion to the population the best anywhere in the country,
 Many meP6hants are offering special discounts and other incentives to the public to buy more liberally of Uncle Sam's baby bonds Notable among these offerings is that of the American Hardware Stores which offers five per cent. discount, payable in thrift stamps for the balance of the year. Another notable offer is that of the Connecticut Land Co.,, developers of Paradise Lawn in Stratford, which company is giving away, absolutely free, a build ing lot at Paradise Lawn every Sun day. Tickets are given with every single thrift stamp purchased. This company has installed a booth in the center of the Arcade with a young lady and bright young Boy Scout who solicit patronage for thrift stamps from all passersby. In both these instances the purchaser also re- ceives coupons on the big $1,O0O cash priz which will be awarded the hold CT of the lucky ticket by Mayor W1l- son, Saturday, Sept. 21, at City Hall GreenI
 Other cooperative stunts will be announced later. More power to the co-operators.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
CAPTIvES SINCE AUG. q, 17,OOO;
 LONDON LOOKS FOR BIC SEA FIGHT;
 KAISER CALLS FOR AUSTRIA'S AID
Hammered by British, Teutons Become Nervous and CIumsily Leave Prisoners in Allies Hands After At tempted Raid Near Rove; Americans Vesle Sector Advance on Half Mile Front to Soisson- Rheims Road

practically hopeless condition, both economically and from the man pow CT point of view, and ask whether Great Britain cannot now consider Germany sufficiently reduced to be no longer a dangerous trade rival or whether the Allies intend to crush her altogether. In the latter case, they say, Germany will be forced to fight to the last, but they make no effort to conceal their impression of what this means for the fatherland
 They say they believe there is every disposition to evacuate Belgium and northern France and even negotiate for the retention or evacuation of Alsace-Lorraine.
 They are generally unanimous in agreeing that annexations thus far made and the Brest-Litovsk peace treaty were great mistake, but think they cannot withdraw from Russia in the present condition of affairs there.
 They are aware that the American army now has assumed very formida- ble proportions and there is a general admission of the seriousness of this factor.
 The submarine campaign they can- not refer to without gestures of impa- tience.
 Captured non n-commissioned officers attribute recent German defeats to the inefficiency of their air service and more especially to the inexperience and lack of stamina of the latest re- cruits who are mostly inadequateI ly drilled and trained and who are physically incapable of sustaining the heavy strain of defensive warfare.
 The mere presence of these new re- cruits, they say, produces in a com pany a demoralizing effect upon the older men because it indicates to what straits Germany must be reduced to employ such poor material.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
VAGRANT SENT TO JAIL.

William Rheumotts, arrested yes- terday for vagrancy, was before Judge Wilder in the City Court today and was given a Jail sentence of 60 days. According to the police Rheumotts, who is a German, is an old timer, and
 has been a character around the city for number of years. He is said to be of feeble mind and the court
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
BISHOPS LETTER READ.

The U. s. Food Administration is receiving the support of the Roman Catholics of this diocese, as was dem onstrated by thel etter read in all the local churches yesterday. Bishop Milan prepared an appeal to all his people, and urged conservation of food and clothing. especially sugar and wheat.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
JEWS' RED CROSS FLAG MISTAKEN
 FOR BOLSHEvIK
Near Riot When Strange White Flag Displayed
 Bearing Red Triangle.

New Tor, Aug. 26-A white flag bearing in its center a red triangle innocently raised in an uptown street by Jewish Red Cross workers, caused a tumult early today in which shots were fired and the strange E%==eS was destroyed in bonfire.
 Soldiers, sailors and civilians took part in a melee when the military men discovered the flag and, mistaking 1t for the emblem of the Bolsheviki tore 1t down. Some of the civilians, 1t was said, fired revoivers. Several arrests were made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
''DOC'S DEATH FOR DOG" CRIED
 BOL SHEVIK| As They Shoot Alexis, IA Year Old Son of Former
 Emperor.

London. Aug. 26-A Russian prince who recently arrived ia London, &C., cording to the Daily Mail, confirms the vague rumors of the killing of Alexis, the son of the former em- poror. After the father was executed the Bolsheviki went to the son, say ing:
 We killed your father-a dogs death for a dog"
 Alexis burst into tears and one of the band then shot him dead. The boy was IA years old.
 ADVERTISE rE-THr.TTMEs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
WILL
 PUSH BUTTON

Washington, Aug. 26-Preparations were made at the White House today to have President Wilson participate in the opening of the Knights of Co., lumbus war camp activity committee week at Coney Island by pressing d button to flash on the lights of the re- sort
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26
SUES AIMWELL co.

A KalischeT Co.,, Inc, New York city, brings suit for damages amount ing to $250 against the Aimwell Co. of this city. The suit is filed in the Common Pleas court.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-26

took this into consideration when passing sentence upon him.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-27
THE GERMAN DRIVE FOR PEACE

There seems no reasonable doubt but Germany is max
ing the drive into Russian territory in order to annex
large slices Of that unfortunate country In addition to
this ndemnes will be exacted Of The Slavs either direct
Iy or indirectly by Of heavy taxation upon those
portions coming under German control 1t is evident that
the kaiser and his advisers have decided upon this course
in order to meet the allied demands at the expense of
Russia and Rumana.
If it is necessary to give up AlsaceLorrane to France
and pay heavy ndemnes to restore Belgium and North
ern France it will matter little to Germany if ten times
the area of territory lost in the West gained in the East
and the Russians and Rumanan can be forced to recoup
their financial losses
One Of the United Press staff correspondents yester
day hnted that allied diplomacy might be brought to see
that peace on this basis would not be bad idea. 1t is
inconceivabe that this thought should be for
moment entertained by the nations which fighting
mitarism since it would leave Germany stronger in
few years than BEFORE backed by the almost limit
less resources of acquired Russian territory and expand
ing trade to the eastward The United States could never
enter into patchedup peace agreement without losing
sight of the vital principle for which entered the war
-the preservation Of democratic government throughout
the world Autocracy and militarism must be crushed
for all time in order to prevent recurrance of the very
scenes now drenching the world with blood That is what
we are fighting for and when the war is the
represented by the Prussan idea must longer cast its
shadow over civilization and human progress.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-27
UNDER THE CAMOUFLAGF
INTIMATE WAR EXPERIENCES AND OBSERVATIONS OF
LOWELL MELLETF
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent

London, Jan. 9.-(By MaiD.--To get
I TO the bOlsheyih embassy In London
yua taae a bus from Edgeware Road,
ride out through Kilburn High Road, nB
Shoot up Hill and get off ar Min Lane.
/ Branching off Mill Lane you find Hill
I field Road. You count twenty-five doors
from the corner then and the twenty
fifth IS the residence Of the ambassador,
N Litvinoff.
/ (Over here when you don't know a
man s front name you give the initial
A., presumably meaning Monsieu. Never
have seen the ambassador labeled other
wise. Might have asked him, but some
how one hates to ask an ambassador
what his front name is
The residence is the Embassy The
house is exactly like all the others IN
the block and all those facing it from
across the street. They form, in each
case, parts OF a solid whole, no space
between each house, though a brief yard
in front where frozen shrubbery waits
for the spring thaw. Two doorbells in
dicate that each house is occupied by
two families, one upstairs and one down.
You push the bell above the name
/" Lityinoffi' and a servant comes to
tell that Mr.. Litvinoff is not at home.
You ask for Mrs. Litvinoff and are
taken to wait in little room that ap-
pears to be a man S study, there being
books about and a typewriter. Promin-
ent among the books is a volume Of
Longfellow's poems.
Mrs Lityinoff proves to be woman
of about eighteen years, in appearance.
Bobbcd hair, coal black, increases her
seeming youthfalness. A striking Rus
sian type you would tell yourself, if
you didn't happen to know she is an
English girl, nieee.of Sir Sidney Low. 1t .
is hard to reconcile her with the role
Of an Ambassadors wife. But then it
Is also hard to conceive of this slender
miss as the author of "'Growing Pains"
and 'FThe Questing Beast, two books
that made a sensation a few years ago.
Mrs. Litvinoff is the same Ivy Low,
author, who quit literature cold after
her first sensation and took up house
zeeping as the wife Of young Russian
,lerk in one of the British government IS
present Ambassador.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-27
INSULTING THE FLAG

Not so very long ago professor in a well known edu-
caona institution said that it is less of insult to the
flag to spit it than to spill American blood on it. No
doubt some other persons would make similar remarks
if they possessed the courage.
Maybe this view correct in the eyes of this professor
Very likely he believes it would be deep disgrace if it
became necessary for him to shed a little Of his own
academic blood in defense of the flag and what it stands
for And very likely he thinks it disgrace for the flag
for him to spit as he does, virtually in making such
a statement.
But one mans opinion doesn't prove whether any par
ticular thing is insult not An insult is purely
matter of sentiment and it's the sentiment of the many
that determines the matter Therefore if any professor
wants to make scientific test of whether splitting the
flag insult let him take the FLAG out on the college
campus and spit in full view Of his students, who to
certain extent at least represent the American public
What happens to the professor will probably settle this
question.
Or better STILL let this any learned professor sub
ect the stars and stripes such epectoran expert
in the streets of any American city, with ordinary
American crowd looking