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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-04
Decentralization In De-
partment Is Dut to
Ainslie, He Says.
WANTS NEW CHIEF
+ h in k s New Leader
Should Be Man Not
On -Sug-
gests Ex-Soldier

commemorative 4 rncy
George T.. Wise yesterday laid the
responsibility for the law enforce
ment of the laws in this city upon
Mayor George Ainsfle's shout
der. Il can readily see that
under the policy followed by the
mayor Generalization of the de-
par1mcnt il inevitable" he said.
MIR. Mi-c asks whether the po-
lice have been ordered 10 wink at
certain violations OF the law. He
also holds that the mayor should
have direct charge of the police
department, and should be in
touch daily with ills movements.
Attorney Wise recommends that
n new chscf be appointed. prefer
ably one who il not now connect
al with the department. lie sug-
Ecsts a military officer.
When asked whether he had
any reply TO make TO MIR. Wise's
Iea1cr the mayor replied: II have
no comment whatever to make.
am not mt all Interested"
Following is part OF the Statement
prepared by the commonwealth at
.arney.
L have for some time had in mine
NE thought RA LAY i4iS HtA14 = NAAt Vii
geus Of Richmond a stateane.nt sucl
a. is contained IN This letter Afte
mature considerable / am writin
this from q sense of public duty. be
cause / believe it goes to the root Q
nh Gre trouble with our police depart
rnent, apd for that reason only, for
have no personal grievance agatns
any one, eith her IN official or privat
life. nor am / considering policy o
neither am | seeking I
further the special views or polio,
" any particular class. body, facthoi
or individual
Upon whom, under the lgw, is i'm
posed the requirement Of supervising
and compelling the performance O
duty by the officers and mernb ers o
The police department?
Rests on Mayor.
Answer Is that under the charte
" the city Of Richmond this dur
icvolvcs upon the mayor; but, by N
e---rns of the charter, IL is Also furthe
provided that he shall adopt. estab
fish. prom ulgate, and enforce rules
and orders for the gov
srnment OF the police force. Now
over against this plain mandate o
The city charter we have the state
neui from the mayor. substantially
as | understand II, that his concep
ion of the proper performance of hi
futies WAS, and is. that he should Civ
he chief Of police free hand IL
AL matters which were made hi
specific duties. and that he has scru
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-04

WAY the political sharps have fl
vided Ut the district. the units
which each Of the candidates win
receive. these. u course. hetng
merely their partisan estimates,
Rland-titeuceStcr W arwtck
and Newport News.
Gooiric k--t.ar nliua, Elizabeth City
X ing and Queen. Northumberland.
Richmond, Spotsy ivaalav W e-s g.
more land and Frederhcks burg
Hali-Essex
Marp--Accrrna Mathews. Md
dieseN. Northampton and York
Lancaster and Ham paon are sac
divided that neither Of the leaders
VIII get n big ufa1ccttv--in the
estimates. However, the figures
give Mapp Just as many votes RS
either Of the others SO. In this
view. these two places can be
eliminated from the onxest
Senator ATapp VIII come across
from the Eastern shore with such
a majority that he may easily
overcome the vote cast for the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-04

follows:
Our troops have continued their progress fifty ko-
hiry mile front) reaching the Vee between Scissors
and Fsmes.
American troops penetrated the suburbs Of Fsmes.
East Of Pismes have attained line north of Courvle,
Branscourt Courceres and Champqny.
More than fifty villages taken during the Of
this day
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-04
BRITISH NIGHT Bull TTTN.

London August s. After artillery rran2ration General
Hag adds strong hostile raidng parties tried without
to enter trenches southeast Of Hebntev1a.
Our machine gun fire drove off hostile raidinr detach
ment east of Robeco
Hostile artillery was active near KENNEL"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-04
GERMAN ATRPLANEs SHOT DOWN.

London August 3-Two German arplanes shot down
and enemy observation balon down flames Field
Marshal Haig reported tonight dispatches dealing with Brit
sh activities in the air Flying nterered with by
Thursday Thirteen tons of bombs dropped by British
planes upon enemy military works Three of the bombs were
dropped upon the Bge All of the bombing planes returned
in safety
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-04
Iaeutenan. Metcalf Overseas.

Lieut.. VIM. F.. MetcaH. of company
I. forty-ninth infantry, has arrived
safely overseas Lieutenant Metcalf
was connected with the vocational
training department of the public
schools before he volunteered for
service.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-04
.MAPP AND CARl|N EXPECTED TO WIN
IN CONGRESSIONAL PRIMARIES TUESDAY

representative From Eighth District More Than Likely to
Succeed Himself-Senator From Accomac Has Strong
Lead Over Opponents and Every Chance Of VictoryNo
Contests for Other Seats.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-04
ALLIES CONTINUE TO
PUSH GERMANS BACK
Line Is Now Virtually Parallel With the
Road Extending From Rheims to
Soissons---Fifty ViLlage Formerly Oc-
cupied by Foe Now In Our Hands.

Paris, August &.-The great German Base and
railroad center at Fsmes has fallen into the hands
of the allies in their sweep 1orthward from the
Marine. The mouth Of the pocket from which the
crown princes battered forces struggling to
cape northward to the Vesle or Aisne is thus mar
rowed TO approximately seven miles.
During the day the allied line has been pushed
forward SO that now IS virtually parallel with the
road extending from Rheims to Scissors by way of
Fismes.
Fifty villages formerly occupied blythe crown
princes forces fell into the hands Of the allies in
their rapid northward sweep since e@rly morning.
The retreat of the crown prince he's now
assumed the proportions Of an absolute rout.
NAV RUSH TURKS TO ITALY
Rome, August 3-Tur<ish troops may be rushed to the
italian front reinforce ire Austrans reported here
today dispatch from Switzerland council of war has
Just been held at Tyrol by the Austrians.
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
NEWPORT News MAN COMES
FORWARD TO GIVE TESTIMONY
Worker In Ship Yards Says Im Glad to Add My Expert
ence With New Herb Medicine to the
Hundreds of Others


S. j. Thomas. who resides 1899 2sth
Street Newport News, and is an en-
ployee in the repair department at the
ship yards, has volunteered to give an
interestinA bit of testimony regarding
the new Derb medicine. Dreco, which
so many folks in this section are now
discussing.
In a signed statement for publica-
ton. Mr.. Thomas says: II was the
victim OF kidney trouble and indiges-
ton. This is combination of all
mcnts most distressing to man in my
line of work. lost my appetite. he
came very constipated, had constant
pains in tho back and limbs and be-
came greatly run down from loss of
sleep due to extreme nervousness.
II have worked in the ship yards
for nineteen years. and a number OF
my friends advised mo TO try Dreco,
which they said was helping so many
other people who suffered the same
as me. SO. bought a bottle and took
IT according to directions. and you
ought to see tho change 1t made In
mo! My troubles and pains arc almost
all gone. 1 sleep better than 1 havo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
DECLARES HE is SURE
FORMER CAR is ALIVE
Prominent Rusninn. Recently Escaped
From Ukraine, Says NichUlns in
Neutral Land.

WARSAW, December 2T-"Thcre is
no doubt that the Car and his entire
family are alive. am positive of
this" was the declaration made 10 the
correspondent by Michael De Tchihat-
chef, nephew Of General Skoropadski
and who has just escaped from the
Ikraine after q recent trip to Petro
grad, Dvinsk. wilma and Rovno.
Il cannot reveal where the Car is
because he does not wish it," he added
He does not care to be bothered and
he wants 10 be left alone.
His whereabouts is known to an
allied government II is in n neutral
country. Accounts Of his murder at
kkaterinourg wcr. manufactured by
Trotzky and Lenine for propaga nda
purposes.
1T took much money and ;imc. anG
also the lives of many officers to ac-
comEljsh his escape. Among the Off
GERS killed was Count Tatichev. the
Cars former personal military ,t;achr.
who was shot instead Of the Gar
Documents describing the Cars ESCAPE
were in the hands of German Consul
koerig at PetIosrad, who forwarded
them TO Berlin"
NJ. De Tchihatchef said the allios
should send an army Of occupatio INTO
Russia TO re-establish "a stable gov
eminent and besiness conditions He
said the cost of living in Russia was
appalling. a pound of butter costing
l2o rublcs and a pair of trousers 1000
rubleS. Frequently there was no food
obtaina bic at any price.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
LONDON PRESS UNITED
IN NATIONS WEI COMF,
lone OF Editorial Comment Indicates How Firm a Hold
PRESIDENT Wilson Has Secured on Representa-
tive Newspapers of Great Britain.

per says there was not the least un-
certainty respecting Mr. Wilson's opin-
ION OF the welcome which Expressed
neartLelt thahks and gratitude to him
behalf OF justice and freedom
KINGS AND EMPERoRS NEVER
SO WARMLY GREETED
Kings and Emperors arriving as
Great Britain's guests were never ac-
soruea sucn Il moving popular ovation"
says the Chronicle. Beneath the sur
face the visit bctokens a great deal
more than that OF the head OF a s,ate
and the crowds We're well aware OF
The Daily News says:
IL was peoples welcome not ONLY
EXPRESSING Gratitude for the Presidents
spacious statcsmanshiB. lofty vision
ana unfailinS wisdom. but also scndint,
greetings from the free people of Great
britain to the free people of America
on me morrow of their joint victory.''
London never Witnessed anvthinr
quite like this impressive weIcnmn :.
says the Express. which dwcIls upon
lhc remarkable size Of the crowds de-
caring. NO foreign sovereign was ever
c cpo atG,ai me-, oy SO many people. The
ana flc'd Marshal Haig were small in
comparison" IA
The same newspaper devotes q mar.
aeraph TO the impression MIR. wilson
Inane upon the people. II says com
,mehts overheard We're altogether com
looking man" "a ::roper re,,Ien an ~ :,
and other expressions were heard ana
"ncn american soldiers in the crowd
$40 $40, We guess he is real man. any
'helr sentiments with cheers
Hewspapcrs generally refer annrc-
Staii'G!y 10 the gracious hearing OF
OTIS wilson and the Presidents smile.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
IMMATURE ALMANAC.
DECREASE IN MORTALITY
FOLLOWS PROPER CARE
Milwaukee Gives Interesting Figure.
Regarding Local I1enltIi Inn
prOycmcnt.

WASHINGTON. December o7.-(Spe-
ciai)-Milwaukec offers herself as a
living proof Of the truth of the asser-
ton that as intelligence in the care of
young children increases the death rate
Invariably decreases.
Six years ago this city established a
Municipal Health Bureau. and for two
years previous TO that she has sys-
tematically compiled and kept her in
FAINT mortality figures.
According to these figures the NOR
tally of infants under one year of age
was in 1912 % per cent of all the
deaths occurring in the city. In 1917
II was only 90 per cent. This substan-
tlal decrease is attributed TO the fin.
child welfare work carried on by the
local committee. The establishment OF
health clinics for sick children. and of
municipal keepwcll health centcrs.
where we'll children are taken for adj
vice as TO how to keep well. have
brought good results. The prenatal
clinics for mothers. where intelligent
hygiene for MOTHERHOOD is taught.
have also been found Of great value
in helping TO reduce the number of
babies who die in the first month of
their existence on account of the lack
of proper prenatal attention.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
FORMER KAISER'S CASH
Is NOW IN DUTCH BANK
a mount Said to Exceed Million Pound.
S'crins' Preceded Him From
Germany.
rBy Associated pressl

AMERoNGEN. December o7.-wn-
nam ltohenzoilern, who is much i'm
proved in health, attended the usual
dairy morning religious service In the
Bentinck castle Christmas Day. The
service was conducted by n clerryman
from the Moravian Brethren M Lnist
4nly the personal suite of The former
EMPEROR and the former Empress were
After prayers in the castle the for
tmer Ehinperor took TIE only exercise his
neai'n pcrnitS-a walk in corridors in
former Empress took a brisk prone
nade IN the castle grounds She looked
larry well but appeared to be much
Holland. III
II is understood on good authority
mat the former Empcror's personal
cash fortune is guarded safely in an
important Dutch bank. where II was
tune. according TO the same autboritv
amounts 10 more than 1000 600 ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
iBy Associated Press. !

LONDON. December 81. = London's
morning newspapers, having suspended
publication since Tuesday for the
Christmas holiday: had to find space
world. Nevertheless. By far the larg-
est part of every paper Is given over
to President Wilson'S visit, other news
being severely condensed. Throughout
the descriptive articles as well as the
editorials. qualification is expressed
peoples joyous welcome. which is de-
clared TO have been the warmcst' trib-
ute to distinguished visitor that Lon
don has ever known. There is strain
OF sympathetic personal greeting run
ming through all the stories. and the
lions of the President as being ami
mated by the same spirit
president Wilson's journey was a
triumphal procession from the moment
he landed" says the Mail, land IL was
real sincere affection and no mere Gu
riosity that brought to his ears the
tremendous acclamations of the people
cited crowds here. but never crowds
that so impressively expressed their
warm hearted hospitality"
The Telegraph says:
The warmth of the welcome to Pres
ident Wilson could not have been ex-
which We greeted the President Is OF
a particular quality and different from
mat OFTEN fclt in receiving other guests
whom we have delighted to honor"
The Post. which hopes that Mr.. Will
son Is convinced OF the sincere cor
ed whether the people of London would
abondon their usual holiday routine TO
greet stranger. EXPRESSING graft
hca'ioh at the reception. the ncwspa-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28

in years my appetite is fine. my diGes-
ton is @, X. and in fact, all my trou-
bles have been so much improved that
you'd hardly know it was the same
man.
81 am glad to add my experience with
this new herb medicine to the hun
dreds of OthcrS."
NOTE: Dreco. referred to i'm tho
above signed statement by Mr.. Thomas
is n combination Of the pure extracts
of roots. herbs. bark, and berries. 1t
contains no mineral salts or danger
Gus metallic drugs. 1t is not i'm eX-
pensivc medicine. and its action is quick
and easy even In the most severe cases
of tomach trouble, kidney or liver dis
order. constipation. rheumatism, ca
tarrh. nervousness, sleeplessness. loss
of stomach trouble, kidney or liver dis
Drcco is sold and recommended by
almost all good drug stores, and is
dispensed especially in Richmond by
Tragic Drug Co, SIT East Broad
street; Grant Drug Co. Broad and
Seventh and Main and Twelfth Streets:
Chelf Drug Co.. Broad and Harrison
Streets. Petersburg, T.. 4. Morrison
Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
PRINCE ALBERT OF MONACO
WRITES FORMER EMPEROR
In Open Letter lie Reveal. War Pro-
JectA Which william Had Long
ChcriHhcd.
TBy Associated Press.

pARlS. December 27.-Prince Albert
dressed to former Emperor William.
which promises to rival the notable
SKY. German ambassador at London. a,
the outbreak Of the war. and DR.. Much
ION: the former krupp director.
The letter gives teXtually many con-
NSersations with the eX-Emperor on
ms war projects and also number OF
dear cousin and signed Your hieh
ness devoted friend. cousin and admir-
er; William. ]. II"
close intimacy. during which Prince
Emperor. at Berlin and Kiei and "a at the the
Of Corfu. The princes letter TO His
Majesty William H." addresses the
former German ruler directly through
sations in which the Emperor expressed
ms ideas for Gerrnany's future and thep
s ssST int TO 9Ss in which
Explaining the purposes OF his letter.
Prince Albert writes:
speak with serenity after seven
teen years OF effort TO enlighten you
upon the only path which would main
tam the rival nations within the limits
unite In peace the interests of France
and Germany. L speak with flrmness
Of soul in revolt against the spectacle
and honor, all the beauties OF civiliza-
ton and all the sconauests OF man over
the brute.-- s ' 49,
1T wss. open to you to become the
Greatesi inquire of all time if you had
directed your power to repairing the
injustice weighing on Europe and
gwen your high authority TO the ideals
or right Justice and peace to which
mankind now is eagerly turning. But
instead you maintained the brutal GUS
toms OF military monarchy until Ger
many. which could have won world
mower based on civilization. has drag
geo you down in its false ideas and
blind folly
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
INTRODUCES RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING PRESIDENT
Representative BrIttcn, Republican, OF
Hun ships for World NAVY.
lis Associated pressl

WASHINGTON, December o7-1n ,n.
Producing resolution TODAY calling
on the peace conference to adopt Pres
ident Wilson'S plan for league of ma
tons. Representative Britten, of I'LL
nols. Republican. said unless such a
league is established. THE entire world
VIII immediately throw into the dis
card Inc contention that America en-
tered the war TO make the world safe
Every unit OF the Germany navy.
whether surrendered or nterned. Mr.
cleus for world navy for patrol duty
on the high seas.
The resolution was referred to the
fouSe Committee on Foreign Affairs
and Mt Rritten said he would ask for
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
WILL ASSUME NEW DUTIES
AT WASHINGTON ON MONDAY
Rear-A dmirnl Victor Blue Becomes
Chief of Bureau OF
Navigation.
Becomes
lBy Associated Pressl

Adnirai Victor Blue. recently an
pointed chief of the Bureau OF Navi-
cation. and who has just returned
nome from Europe in command OF the
battleship Texas will take up his du-
ties AT the Navy Department Monday.
secretary Daniels announced to-day
lant1c fieet, and the nine rear admiraIs
composing the naval board of selec-
this week. The board meets Decenihcr
80 to consider recommendations for
grades.
During Admiral Mayo's stay in Wash
ngton secretary Daniels expects to
discuss with him and with Admira
Blue. plans which will keen officers
mores permanently on the various ships
OF the heet than has been possible dur
ing the war emergency
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
CASUALTY LISTS SHOW
1871, WITH 631 DEAD
More Than 200 Are Reported Killed
During Action on Battle
Field
800 ARE SEVERELY WOUNDED
One Hundred and Eight Are Report
! cd Among the Missing, While Ten
Others Are Accounted For as
Slightly Wounded.

WASHINGTON. December 1.-THE two
lists given out BY the Committees on Public
ualtics. divided as follows: Killed lin ACTON.
al: died of wounds. i?5: died OF accident
cident. 2: d.I OF disease. 232 wounded se
vercly. 05: Wounded tdegrc. undet.rmincdD }.
lcs, The Virginia and North Carolina names
KILLED IN ACTION
Lieutenant.
s,ocker Randolph e: Charlottesville. Va.
ray,on. Henry; ;Sst .,i: Va.
Tcttcrton, Julius LUnH.r. Washington, y. &.
Smith. James n: Lampcrton. y Z.
Anean Joe; Iiopcweil; Va
see;!. William, n" =: Mh' "fsSn; = x. c.
DIED Or WOuSDS.
Cooke. shem l.; ,Etsas,ln,on. &c.
M rsaka aw Ma5rs s.; n a"anni w.
Crews. Eddie Baptist: lravillc Va
Granthsm William "; Fayctteviie. y. {,
DIED OF DISEASE.
ward Paul F.: Niesanaria. Va.
Corporal.
THOMPSON Pren' i.,i, a., chris'iansburs. Va
eagle Jonah: Belmont. X. &.
pit!man.. Ephriam. Micro. y. L.
Boo,h. S,sr mn, Dswi mtn3 va y Z
hlley. Charles II PanteEo. y. c.
Parker w %i'tlSp bbu SEVERELY h+
Colonel.
Reyes, Edward Appleton. Richmond Nu
Lieutenant.
spencer. Edward Lee: Lcnoir. y. e.
M Hsns,, ua TnGmns +; I,;shmonG: Va.
Martin. Carries; ,Ashevilie. y {.
CorpUrais.
Finch. James H.: Roanoke. Va.
McnuanhaiI. Robert: Greensboro y. -.
privntes.
Morgan Julius: MELVILLE. Va
Wood. Julius w: Linden. " {.
Files. Charlie; SternshurE. y. e.
M%f,T,: Joss W.i,,, L. =, fonn1a s. C.
Whit, Henry w; Norland. Va
Mccall. Charles a. Cooper. " C.
Beac hamp. John c.: Advance ~ G..
Brew. William A.: Phoenix. y. c.
Carter. Robert H.: Louisa. Va.
pobhins. Edgar H.: Caroleen. y. &.
!. Harrison. MONTGOMERY: Chestnut Ridge.
Ciufo; John: Ludlow. Va.
Gladden., william ": Maryland. y. C.
tirist. Frank H.: I..noir. " e
iia'nrick. Justin: Elk Park. y T.
HosTncr. Emory n: Arlington. Va
pirky. Ward +: Penn Laird. Va.
Powell. William E.: Victoria Va.
Royal. Charles NJ: Dewitt. Va
Lyon. Ralph a.: Durham. y. 4.
Shearer. Earl W: Roper n C.
Smith. MARSHALL C.: Greensboro y. c.
stephens: George T.: Garland. y. c.
MISSING IN ACTION
Sergeant.
Burkctt Lyman r.: Pineola y c.
80 Privntes.
Hickman. Sam: Stoncvilc y. g.
Bowers. John C.. HarrsonburE. Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
SOCIALISTS ASK PASSPORTS
Three American Delegates Wish to
Attend Conference at
LuZernP.
IBy Associated Press.

CHICAGO. December o7-The aues-
ton or passports for three delegates
representing American Socialists at
the international conference TO be held
at LuZernc. Switzerland. nctx month
is to be placed before the state De-
partment at Washington within the
next few days. it was said here to-day
by officials of the National Socialist
These delegates are to be selected in
the United States and the proletariat
group rs now voting throughout the
country on the selection of these men
be known shortly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
Mrs. Daniels visits Hospital.

ny NSs0cIated Press.
NEW YORK. December o7.-AIrs
Josephus Daniels to-day visited pa
uents in the Brooklyn naval hospital.
wounded sailor and marine, and seem ed
particularly interested in the welfare
of the marines. She said she found
the disabled men happy and contented
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
WAR REVENUE BILL GOES
TO CONFERENCE MONDAY
Action Deferred to Give Hou,c o,,o
tunity to Study Senate
Amendments
IBy Associated Press =,

WASHINGTON, December o7rho
ma iax xeye fnr 6i carving ooe
100000 for 1920. will 20 to confaroyo,
between the House and Senate Monda,;
the House. lo-uay III
When the measure was called nm
R;epreSentative Madden askd that co up
s .ha, TO- be delayed on the ground
serted by the Senate is SO ereas IN IN
HOUSE t,,,ds t should have an opportunity ne
Stmo! mem betore turning the meas
Democratic Leader Kitchin agreed 70
the delay and 500 copies Of the bili we 70
ORDERED printed for the use of the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
F0CH TAKES MEASURES
TO WATCH PRISON CAMP
Sends Troops to Mannheim on Sccoupt
OF Reports of Mixtrentment
There.
TBy Associated Press.1

ZURICH, December ia battalion
OF infantry has occupied Mannheim by
order OF Marshal Foch in order to
watch watch The ne, prison camp near there
Wherc 10000 allied prisoners await lib
grafton, according TO the Badische
i;andes Ieitung. The paper adds that
this step was taken because of the bad
trealment OF the prisoners. several Of
whom were murdered
Mannheim is on the east bank Of the
kline south of Mayence. 1t is within
the neutral zone east OF the Rhine out
lined by the terms IF the armisticc,