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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-08
FRENCH REFUGEES FIND
THEIR WAY BACK HOME
Relief Commissions Representative
Writes Stirring Description
Of Arrival Sccne.
VERY OLD AND. YOUNG RETURN
But. Before Signing Of Armistice,
Ablc-Bodied Men and Women We're
Kept to Work in German Plants,
and Even on Notifications
TBy Associated Press.1

EVAN. FRANCE. December THE
return to France OF the women. chill
dren and old men who were sent out
Of that part of France occupied By Ger
mans for more than four years pre-
scented pitiful spectacles. Many OF these
refugees were little tots whose fathers
and mothers had been taken away by
the cruel boche to work in Germany or
behind the lighting lines. Others were
orphans.
their return xere enacted here when
Switzerland. brought 500 to TOO renatri.
ate es back to the belesed, soil Of France
from parts of Belgium then occupied
by the Hun Much was done to relieve
s. S. Howiand. representstive OF the
Belgian Relief Comm ission stationed
here, and by his Wife.
Describing, the scene OF the return
of a trainload of refug >es, lfr Rowland
Slowly. the long line came towards
as the old and b adea
for the Germans had use for such and
would not let them go. While few
i ,paeG hn Of ae sa nnhep nos
ossed more than the clothes they wore
and what the hand bags and bundles
they carried contained.
They were not emHciated, out their
faces were worn, sometimes anaemio.
How could they be otherwise after the
years OF constant suffering and con.
tinued horrors they had endured, With
no hope of release before them but
victory for the allies. or. perchance.
the good fortune to be enrolled In one
Of these little bands OF repatriates?
Now and again some one would rush
out from the sidewalk to greet a rela-
tive or friend recognized after years of
absence. But though such instances
were rare. they served TO buoy up the
hopes OF the rest that perhaps farther
along they. too. would be as fortunate.
MANY TOTS, TOO, COME
BACK FROM EXILE
Two short rests were made that the
seemingly countless children might be
able to keep up. Brave little tots
they were, holding close to their moth
ers if they had them. or IL not, to those
who had bcfriended them on the way.
for many were orphans. or had had
their parents taken away by the Ger
mans to work. perhaps, hundreds OF
miles from their homes.
Inside the great rooms OF tho casino
long lines of tables, set for supper, filled
almost the entire space. AS the
filed in. women showed them
to their seats. while others distributed
small French flags to young and old
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-08

aiike-the flag that once moro they
might wave freely.
Bowls OF soup. slices OF good bread,
not. wcll-cooked meat and glasses Of
red vino still further cheered the
hearts OF tho stranger. SO that when
the orchestra in its gallery began to
pay well-known and cherished French
alrs---atrs that had not been heard be-
.ore IN all these long years-tears
81 Sameu down the checks OF many. and
VI robertson as. well, while hatlds and
'oaSss proclaimed their keen delight.
NO man did we see between four
teen ana sixty. unless they wero pal
PADDY III or crippled, and comparative
~ rev women who had not long since
phssed their prime. Mothers had been
Separatod from sons and daughters
aragged or by the boche to work in
!actories and mines, even to fortifca-
lions ms. to be used against their own kin.
the sGbprefect mounted the rostrum
and began to speak. Instantly there
was silence. He dwelt upon Frances
ioye for her people. her sorrow for
their suffcrings.
His words had hardly ceased when
the band struck up the Marseillaise. ;
The old. the young, the halt, the blind
sprang to their feet. trying their best
to join In the refrain, but frequently
prevented by sheer nervous exhaus.
ton. Sobs could be heard. and the
races OF most of the women ana of
many of the men were hidden in the
handkerchiefs with which they wiped
away their teams Of JOY"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-08
BRITISH GOVERNMENT
PLANS DECENTRALIZATION
Nransfer of Soldiers Back to Civilian
Life Will BE Accomplished
by Degrees.
RELEASE THOSE NEEDED FIRST
Fact That Man Has Position Await
: ing Him Will Not Entitle Him to
Immediate Discharge From the
& Service.

sea LONDON. December 1.-The British
ifrspians for demobiliza,ion OF the army army
|. sand providing employment for the men
ssrSsyhose sole business for four years
per- s9 cent wa Il the men in ,he ar ma
will go back TO their old jobs or have
new ones awaiting them, but taking
every ounce of man power will be need
& ed after the war. presents a most diff
.Scult problem.
sstransform millions Of men from khaki
Ssfo civil life, and must be done by de-
Ssrees. BY the plan agreed upon these
sAdegrees have been fixed upon the needs
eSof industry. with certain consideration
slpeinE gwen to. married men or those
sssSyho may otherwise be needed in the
s-home.
~ The government has record OF what
sSsach man is best fitted for in civil life.
sEThe ministry of public service. which
sSShas efficiently complied this data. has.
sEoGether with other official agencies.
sbrepared listof necessary industries
,fSSmportancc. The first few are called
.Iskey" trades, many OF which produce
,,ssas1naterials needed for use in other
:sssnuseless to release a lot OF structure
steel workers ahead Of the men who
sssproduce steel The trades list is COM
sS.splete, but viii not be announced be-
fsSssa use of controversies II might arouse.
.sss The fact that man has job await
ting hin, VIII not insure his early re-
iF5ease. The government would like TO
.Ebe rid of that class, but i, cannot
,Shandlc more than half the army at
ssspne time. hence rigid adherence to
needs. 4 soldier may be
diamond setter with job, to go to
SNhile his trcnchmate may be rail-
,ES~ay brakeman without job. The
Gbrakeman will he taken first and given
ran opportunity to so to work.
IN It is reasonable to suppose that rail-
,S&ay workmen, if not heading the key"
E1ist, very close to the top OF IL,
s1nd also that miners are we'll up. 1t
sris vitality necessary to rehabilitation
sgplans to have the railways in running
s.order and the miners are needed to
increase the fuel supply for industries
Rand homo comfort. And SO on down
1.-THE long list until practically every rec
,4~pEnized trade is included.
~ When Il man has been selected for
.s-dischargc he will be sent to a collect
ling camp, the most OF which. of course,
,sewill be In France. He Will then DO
ssent to distributing camp in Eng
sdand, where he Will receive his al
-Iowance for civilian clothing. He will
Ebe given months furlough. which
ASlil mean that he Will be on army pay
Ssswhilc getting located in new work.
lTrom this stage the minister OF labor
sssassumes charge. lie will have the aid
Sand cooperation OF local employers.
associations and labor unions. Already
-fonE lists of jobs open to soldiers have
.-heen prepared. II remains for the gov
Sornment. employers and unions to get
-thc job and the man together.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-08
BEAUTY SPECIALIST
TELLS SECRET
Beauty Specialist Givea Simple
Home Made Recipe to Dnrken
Gruy Hair.

Mrs. II. D. Gillespie, a we'll known
beauty specialist of KANSAS City. re-
Gently gave out the following state
ment regarding gray hair:
Anyone can prepare a simple mix
ture at home. at very little cost, that
will darken cray hair, and make 1t
soft and glossy. To a half pint Of
water add l ounce of bay rum. a small
box Of Barbo Compound and 4 ounce
of glycerlne. These ingredients can
be bought at any drug store at very
little cost, or the druggist will put 1t
up for you. Apply to the hair twice
week until the desired shade is OBJ
tanned. This will mako a gray haired
person look twenty years younger
This is not a dye, 1t does not color the
most delicate scalp. is not sticky or
greasy and does not rub off"-Adv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-08
HOW TO HELP RED CROSS.
IN HOLIDAY SEASON
No ChrIstmas Seals VIII DC Sold, Al
though Ihey WIZ he Given TO
Members JOIninE Now.


How friends Of tho Richmond Anti
tuberculosis Association can perform a
valuable service In the cause Of health
Dung the, approaching holiday season,
although no Christmas seals will be
sold, was explained in statement is
sued from the associations headuuar-
ters last night.
Heretofofe the association has beer
supplied with seals by the Red Cross,
the proceeds each December being one
defray the cost of the fight against tu-
sociation has received from the Red
Cross $4,000 10000 per cent moro than
realized In tho most successful seal
sale-to carry on the work Of the vari-
GUS ASSOCIATIONS throughout tho coun-
paish. and BECAUSE the Red Cross pre-
ferred not to leave It's support con-
di;ioned on a sale OF seals In the midst
of many financial drives.
While no seals Will be sold this
year they will, nevertheless. be avail
in a circular on tuberculosis. and the
person Joining the Red Cross during
the Christmas roll call the week of
December 16 to 90. Supporters of the
local antituberculosis association will
be urged to assist to the utmost In
promoting the success of the roll call.
our friends can learn readily how
they may best participate In the Red
the director Of the local chapter" said
Miss Blanche webb, acting executive
secretary Of the association. Those
who have In previous years helped with
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-08
Studies Underworld
to Depict Life
Mary Nash Hailed as
Specialist im Stage
"Crook" Plays.

NEW YORK, December MARY
Nash, specialist in stage crook" plays,
sat in her pretty blue and gold apart.
lnent the other afternoon and discussed
entertaingly the drab women of the
underworld OF crime LII depicting whom
she has scored such a remark BILE sue
cess.
"All my life / have been Interested
in how the other half OF the world
lived" Miss Nash said. when | was
youngstcr / used to sneak out TO
watch the ragged children play In the
with The neat little girls In my own
yard. And the Older 1 grew the more
l realized that what we call 'criminal
traits. often are half the. result of
ment.
I've cried -. t.ilow all the various
criminal psychology systems which
whom we, us,d 10 quote Munsterberg
read everything l could get about
his human ideas on dealing with
S Shen sou IL s seur ova1 how 10
people have begun to deal With crime
scientifically Instead of by instinct"
all this has Influenced your work on
the stage" was asked.
she Ps snsMsrs i nfs' ,b s.aeeonseiously,
every actor Bravitates to tho type of
role that he feels most ihtensly. Now
nothing interests ma more than the
evolution Of woman'h character from
accidental degradation to the real life
Of nobility and usefulness that she was
intended for. That Nis why.I can do
that sort of thing better than anything
else.- and SO l look about for plays like
that to do. I found a perfect tyne in
The Man Who Came Back and an
other I'm The Big Chance which am
doing now"
II suppose you hunt for your types
In real life and study. them for your
play" she was asked.
Miss Nash laughed. "I don't de-
liberately go Summing to find them"
she answered. But I make 1t a point
to meet all sorts ana conditions of
people everywhere 1 go. There isn't
any deliorate purpose In 1t because l
just naturally love to mix with people
and get their viewpoint on everything.
role, will suddenly remember some
queer types have met and ali their
tricks Of speech and manner come back
to me-"
This quality shows In her work.
She has broken away altogether from
the stereotyped stage idea OF a woman
OF the underworld with q scarlet gown,
a Frisco" walk, and a cigarette in
one corner of her mouth. She makes
her underworld characters quite as
human and lovable as their more for
tunate sisters in the social strata above
them and she reforms them gradually
instead OF IN one jump between the
second and third act.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-08

the sale Of stamps and many others In.
terested in tuberculosis work will un-
questionably show their appreciation
OF the support Of the Red Cross by vol
unteering for. service during roll call
week"
The associations, survey of Richmond
for the purpose of discovering incipient
cases Of tuberculosis begins in Fulton
DO made In ali the Fulton churches to-
day by Miss Agnes Randolph. executive
secretary OF the Virginia Antitubercu-
BrumfeId, OF the. United States Pub.
lie Health Service. Tomorrow free
clinic for the examination Of colored
Mount zion Church and Tuesday for
white persons in rooms over Harrison's
Drug Store. The hours for the clinics
are. from to - a. NJ. and from q
to L. NJ
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-08
sPRlCE OF 1919 WHEAT
!; GUARANTEED BY LAW
3Frior Declaration of Peace Cannot Az
e., feet SIG Price Set by National
~.s Government.


- In answer TO the many conflicting
ts0pinions voiced concerning tho effect
iEhf the legal proclamation of peace
Eupor the guaranteed price of wheat
ISor the 1919 crop. tho food administra-
.ti,n authorizes the publication of the
,~ftllowinE 81; tcmcnt'
- THE Presidents proclamation OF
'ASeptember .. 1918. stated that the pro-
-tlucers of wheat produced within the
sS1e1o' arc guaranteed the prices therein
,,.Eet forth s2.26 per bushel at Chicago
atrhe end Of the war or the proclama-
,SStion of peace does not IN any way at
eject this guarantee which expires June
~. 800.
.l -, Section 81 of the Lever act provides
I5that the provisions OF this act shall
fensn 10 DO IN effect when the existing
Estate Of war between the United States
and Germany shall have terminated,
rAnd the fact and date of such termina.
.TStion shall DO ascertained and proclaim
Esd by the President: but the termina.
,tfioa OF this act shall not affect any act
done OF any right or obligation &C.
:scruing or accrued etc Ii further
Estates that all rights or liabilities un-
stler this act ayising before its termina-
aIion shall continue and may be en-
sforced in the same manner as IL the act
Glad not terminated"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-08
RELIABLE PRESCRIPTION
& FOR The KIDNEYS

- - For man, years druggists hsvo
lSsFatched with much interest the re-
charitable record maintained by DR..
-kilmer's Swamp Root the great kid.
ney, liver and bladder medicine.
-! II is physiciaas prescription.
Sp Swamp Root Is STRENGTHENING
smedicine 1T helps the. Kidneys liver
IND bladder do the work nature In.
annded they should do.
rs. ~ Swamp Root has stood the test OF
.sears 1t IS sold by all druggists on
.Its merit and 1t should help you. No
lother kidney medicine has so many
VTFiends
Be sure to get Swamp Root and
.setart Treatment a; once.
W. However. II you wish first to test
,.-1pfs great preparation, send ten cents
80 Dr. kiImer & Co. B!nghamton, N. Y.
s10r sample bottle. When writing ha
sS8nro apd mention the Richmond Sun
way Times Dispatci.--Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-08
NEW FLU DEATH RATE,
NOW ONLY 1 PER CENT
Eighty Cases Reported Yesterday. but
Authorities Still Are Not Alarmed.
Flanagan Gone to Chicago.

Eighty new cases of influenza were
reported to tho City Hehlth Depart
ment yesterday. This Is n relatively
smah number. although larger than the
preceding days report. which listed II
total OF f1fty-four new cases.
Only two deaths from Influenza were
reported yesterday. The small proper
ton of mortality is the outstanding
feature in the recrudescence of the epi-
demic The. death rate during be-
cember has been only slightly over l
per cent of the number of cases In
deed the deaths from influenza and
pneumonia are just about the same as
in the month OF March. when there was
no influenza In the city. 1t Is thought
probable, however. that there will soon
be an increase in the number Of deaths
as the time for relapse from Influenza
ent cases Will no doubt turn into pneu-
monia.
DR.. Roy X. Flanagan Chief Health
onicer of the city. left Yesterday for
Chicago to attend the meeting OF the
American Public Health Association.
During his absence Or. Ennion @. Will
liams will have charge of the local
situation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-08
WON WAR,
SAYS DR.. HUTCHINSON
Thousands or People In Germany Are
Reported Victims of tho
ynlndy

CHICAGO. December I.--"Infuenza
ven the war fer the allies
:. Ihis statement was made by Dr.
s%oods Hutchinson. physician and
Triter on medical subjects to-day.
8. The Spanish influenza was mere
yoke IN the country for which it Is
gained lie said 1T killed only about
300 o. Tco people In Spain There
were about 1000 deaths IN
5z5ssne!and ana AN equal number In
~Franc". though, owing TO the censor
-Ship. we nave not exact figures The
only reason 1t WAS called Spanish In.
Nuenza Is that Spain was the nrst
.sGnuntry II hit that was able to let
;;,rfhe truth be known
sSS 1t has just now leaked out that the
epidemic ragged turious.y in Germany
4t1n February and March. There were
ESQ, GOO cases on the western front ana
& that Is literally what held up the Ger.
Gsnnan drive for two weeks and un.
doubtedly saved the dap for the allies !.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-08
PORTSMOUTH is GAMER
Part 81 Governments Good Roads
Work II Along Streets OF
Navy Yard C;fty.

PORTSMOUTH, VA. December r.
This city 70 still the gamer by the war
and not tho least among It's profits will
be the street improvements. The
United States Government some time
ago planned TO expend about $4,000. 900
in building and improving permanent
highways and the contsruction and con-
Meeting up OF perfect road system
connecting the military stations and
naval bases In the Hampton Roads
vicinity. 1t is now announced that
100000 OF this amount has been set
apart for street Improvement within
the city OF Portsmouth, The work will
be done on streets leading to the gov
ornamental activities.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-08
ington. Thirty thousand new memben
have been enrolled during the lad
year. 1t was announced.
AFTER INFLUENZA
The Drip. Fevcrs md Other Blood.
Poisoning, ProstrntinE Diseases.

The Drip, Fevcrs md Other BIood-
Poisoning, Frustrating Diseases,
The best course ot.srestorative treat.
ment, purifying tho blood, strength.
ening the nerves. stimulating the liver
Isl:
Hoods Sarsaparilla, tho STANDARD
blood purifier. before eating.
Peptiron. a real iron tonic (choco.
lated pills). after tea ting.
Hoods Pills tcathartic. mild and a,
fectivc) as needed
These three great medicines mako
convalescence real. rapid and perfcc,
They are also of service in the nro'
vention Of disease hnd the preserva.
mon OF health. They form Hoods
Triple Combination Urea tment.
Each is good alone: all are good a.
gether. Get them to.day.-Adv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-08
MUFFLE CURFEW BELL
Mayor Hylan yctoex Ordinance De.
signed to Keep Youths on
the Streets.

NEW YORK. December THE sound
of New Yorks curfew bell was muf-
fled by Mayor Hylan through a veto
of the ordinance prohibiting children
under sixteen from being on the streets
for any purpose whatever after ~
o'clock at night unless accompanied by
parents or guardians
1T Is In direct conflict with section
6, article l, OF the constitution known
as the bill of rights" said the Mayor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-08
w. G. IT. u. stnrt, Drive.

CHICAGO. ILL. December THE
has started campaign to raise a FUND
of s1.000,000. part OF which will be
used to enlarge the executive head
quarters of the organization In Wash
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25
GALLOWAY

VIII send you bit Of news from
this thriving little village.
Supt Chris Davis spent Saturday
night in Grafton.
Ralph Greathouse, one of our
efficient clerks at the company store
is back at work again after being
home sick for few days.
The Blaney Bros. that are paint
ing the houses here spent Sunday
at their homes in Grafton.
School is progressing nicely with
Carlton Cook as teacher.
j. Stanley Forbit went to Elkins
Friday evening on business.
Frowny StoneKing and family are
away for two weeks visiting rel
atives.
E. R. Reed, Supt. Of the constru-
ction work left Thursday for his
home in Homecoming to spend few
days.
There are plenty of coal cars
coming in now and the mines are
running full time.
No. 9 Triple will be completed in
a few days and will be one Of the
best in the state.
This is all for this time if it a
ppears in the paper, watch for me
next week.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25
TO ALL AMERICAN CITIZENS

If you with To purchase Liberty
Bond and can not conveniently pay
casr, csll ard let US explain our
Coupon Savings System.
Tie System was just recently in
stated as we experienced eslay in
getting the necessary supphes-so
II yeu desire to take advantage Of it
ard get your Liberty Bond, you should
call at once, as we are now making
up che Class.
No obligation on your part if you
call for information.
We are prepared to serve you in
securing Bonds for you in any way
or upon any plan you may desire.
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

the diseased portion of the There is
only one way. to cure catarrhal deafness.
Catarrhal Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining Of
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube Is
infiamed you have a rumblng sound i'm
perfect hearing. and when 1t ia entirely
closed. Deafness is the result. Unless the
Inflammation can be reduced and this tube
restored 70 its normal condition hearing
will be destroyed forever Many cases Of
deafness are caused by catarrh. which is
an inflamed condition of the mucous sur
faces. Hairs Catarrh Medicine acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces Of the
system
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine. Cir
cUlarS free. All Druggists 75c.
+, ]. CHENEY s. CO.. Toledo. o.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25
Do You Sleep Well?

TO be at his best a man must have
sound, refreshing sleep. When
wakeful and restless at night he is
in no condition for work or business
during the day. Wakefulness i.
often caused by indigestion and con.
stipation and is quickly relieved by
Chamberlain's Tablets. Try dose
of these tablets and see how much
better you feel with clear head
and good digestion.
Sold by all aealers .a3t
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25
FREE OF CHARGE

Amy adult suffering from cough, cold
or bronchitis, is invited to call at the
drug store Of Grant Graham and get
absolutely free, a sample bottle Of
Boschee's German Syrup, soothing
and healing remedy for all lung
troubles, which has successful re-
cord of fifty years. Gives the patient
a good nights rest free from cough
ing, with free expectoration in the
morning.
A standard medicine for so years.
For sale in all civilized countries.
GRANT GRAHAM
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25

Estes Moore, who has resigned his
position as bookkeeper with Kane &
Keyser Hdw. Co., will leave Friday
fer Fairmont, where he has accepted
a position with the Consolidated Coal
Co. Miss Mary Huber, of Helvetia,
will take up the work as bookkeeper
for Kane & Keyser Hdw. Co.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-25
Whooping Cough.

Give Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy to keep the cough loose and ex-
pectoration easy. 1t is excellent.
Sold by all dealers (adv.)