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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-10
AMERICAN ARMY EXPECTED
TO TAKE OVER BIC FRONT
ACCOMPLISHMENTS on Grand Scale Will
Probably Take Place Before
Baker Returns.
PLAN LONG CONSIDERED oNn
Many Powerful Sectors Held by
United States Troops Will 30
Made ContiguOus-N1ay Take Over
Entire Alsucc-Lorrnino line.

WASHINGTON. September 9-Read
justments OF the american army OH I;
grand, perhaps MAJ. Scaic with refer
cncc To positions on t.4c western front
probably Will ttnc pace before the re-
turn 10 the United S,atcs OF Secretary
of war BAKER.
ever. MAS not the purpose of the sccrc-
tary's "trip TO Europe.
1t is understood that the plans were
worked out here before General Tasker
Bliss went to Europe. AT that time il
was foreScen BY the general stan, as it
Is seen by stan officers here now that
the time would come when the Ameri-
can army must be given an "all-Amer-
lean" position and national prominence
on the battle front.
General Bliss now is the United
states representative on the lntcraIlicl
War Council and it is understood the
plans referred TO arc being yNurkrd on
there
Acting Secretary of War Crowcll said
today mat the sojourn OF Secretary
thai OF his previous visit. ana that il
was for tho purpose of Il general sur
vey of conditions and the conccntla-
ii1n OF the work of cooperation.
1t is known here that the idea OF
he most powerful representatives of
the American army abroad is that with
ne incessant now OF American troops
20 Europe now and on till the late
spring, room must be made for the
Americans as nation on the western
front. Just now. as stated clearly by
-
mass of the American troops are i'm
American sectors.
The plan which has been under con-
s!deraton for many months. In view
Of the principal face that eighty Amer
lean divisions are TO be in France by
July next, is that at time TO be
determined by the lnterallicd War
Council. many powerful American sec
tors shall be made contiguous 80 that
there will be an American army guard
ing some very extensive line Of the
front meaning the whole line from
Switzerland TO the Channel ports
When this question was under dis
cussion here. the sentimental phase Of
II that appealed To staff officers was
that the Americans. while assisting the
French and English all along the line,
could very Well be given an all-Amcr-
ican control of the front covering AL
SAGE and Lorraine. The historical,
value OF th.s would be that the res
toration OF those provinces would be
the direct sympathetic work OF the
AmeriCNn ArmieS in that rerion
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-10
THINKS Ills
RETIREMENT AT AN END
IBy Associated press.I


LONDON, September g.-rhe state
mcnt in tho German comnnniQuc that
we arc everywhere in our new posi-
tons" is interpreted here as imply
ing that General LuicndorT is OF the
belief that the German retirement is
now ended and that it is his intention
to try and make stand on the present
line.
1t is reported from Paris that the
German artillery Sunday was thunder
ing along the whole battle front. as it
has not done for several weeks, and the
general indications are that the Ger
man counterattacks and other activity
confirm General Ludendorn's supposed
intention.
No belief. however, is expressed here
but that the allies are still holding the
initiative and will compel the enemy
to continue his retirement. 1t is point
ed out that although the Germans are
still holding the Messincs Ridge form
ing the northern bulwarll OF their line,
the French seem 10 be Stcndiiy ma
ncuverinE them from before the Laon-
La Fere positions and ST. Gobain forest.
which form the southern buttrcss of
the Hlndcnhurg line. and there are no
indications OF any cessation of this
pressure.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-10
FOREST FIRES ARE COSTLY
IN STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
Railroads md Farmers Mainly Respon-
stbio for BlnZcs Which Destroy
IhNMSnnNa of IrCex.

IIARRISONBURCi. PA. September o
Pennsylvania paid $4,000 for extin-
gushing forest fires last spring. Al.
the rate OF 50 a day for labor. more
than 1000 days time was wasted in
putting out b!azes for which there was
no excuse. The $4,000, however. Is a
small part Of the total cost. Several
hundred thousand dollars worth or
property was destroyed.
There have been 1870 forest fires
since March, the Forestry Department
reports The acreage burnd over is
close TO 10000. The largest acreage
burned over in one county is in Lyconi-
ing. but other wide areas have been
burned in Cambria. Lycoming and Cen
ter Counties
Fishermen. arbutus hunters. boys
playing with matches and farmers
burning brush heaps were Irresponsible
for the greatest number o.! blaZcs
Then another big factor was the spark
from the passing locomotive. The
Forestry Department says the railroads
and the farmers brush heaps are re-
sponsibic for all too many fires.
The department has forced large
numbers OF Pennsylvanians TO rcim-
burse it for money spent eXtinsuishing
forest fires. Where the person who is
responsible for fire can be found.
the cost OF putting out the blaze is as
scsscd against him. The Septem Der
terms OF court in many counties will
see suits brought against several
dozen persons.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-10
DECLARES HUN PROPAGANDA
Is HINDERING WAR WORK
Interfering With Operating Plant OF
steei Company in Turning Out
Government Contracts

CHESTER, PA, September 9.-Gcr-
man propaganda is interfering with
work at the plant OF the Thurlow Steel
company. ana preventing the concern
turning out Its government contracts
nccordinS to stephen GeoSokis 24Ii
west Third Street. this bold state
ment being made by Geogokis. when
he was arraigned in Police Court be-
fore Magistrate Thomas c. Berry this
morning.
GcoEokis was arrested for quitting
ms job at the Thurlow plant and for
"ieSed interference with the other
workmcn. Foreman Hoster under whom
MN, ana testified that Geogokis, who
resigned his position at the Thurlow
WORKS TO take job with the Wcsting-
mouse plant at Lester, had been spread
my ulSsenSion among other employees.
IN ms own defense, Geogokis told
ne police magistrate that he was guilt
less OF the charges. Ire stated that he
resigned because he was compelled to
lose much time. He said some weeks
he worked only two days because OF
mIHhapS and breakdowns in machinery,
hese happenings, he stoutly maintain
| Cd were due 10 pro-German Influences
10 pack UP his argument he declared
| ,nai while the production should be
az least 10000 shells weekly, only p
90 shells were turned out Then he
decided 10 quit.
am doing my bit for =
SAD Geogokis. Il stayed with the
Ihurlow people until / couldn't stav
any longer. They are pro-German. and
t maj is the reason their production is
tracts"
Geogokis' statements are being thor
oughly investigated
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-10
WANT BANKHEAD HIGHWAY
NATIONAL MILITARY ROAD
Conferences, with This End In View,
Held ut Wnshington-kich-
mOnd Interested.
IBy Associated Press


WASHINGTON. September Coon
ferences were held here to-day to pro-
mote tho movement of converting the
Ban<head National Highway. leading
from Washington to Los Angeles. into
military highway. under government
control a bill has been introduced
in the House by Representative Steph-
ems. of Mississippi. providing for 4 mil
itary road from Washington to Nom
rhis. but Bankhead highway advocates
arc seeking to have tho entire road
constructed and maintained by the
government as Il military highway.
joint hearing will be held on De-
ctmber 10. when data will be present
ed to further the plan OF the proposed
military road. and representatives from
Chambers OF Commerce are expected
to attend from Atlanta, Birminghnm
Memphis. Little Rock, Dallas. Fort
Worth. Oklahoma City. fredericksburg.
Richmond. Petersburg, Va: Raleigh
charlotte. ~ c.; Spartanburg and
Gicenville. s. g.
at the conference to-day j. a. Roun-
tree. secretary of the Bankhead Ma
tionai Highway Association, headed "a
committee of Southerners advocating
ire military road, ana they were as
sured by Senator Bankhead. chairman
or the Committee on Post -Oficcs and
Eost Roads: Senator Martin, chairman
OF the Senate Finance Committee: SEN
ator Chamberlain. chairman OF the
Senate Military Committee and Con-
gresham Dent. chairman Of the House
Military Committee, that their promo
sal would receive careful attention
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-10
DRAFT BOARDS ASKED TO
REOPEN RAILWAY CASES
LRy Associated Press. ]

WASHINGToN, September 9.-Draft
boards have been asked by Provost
Marshal Crowder to reopen all cases
where skilled railway employees have
been placed i'm class !, and TO determine
whether the men concerned are entitled
10 exemption from military service
Glasses of railroad employees most es-
Sential for successful operation have
been listed anew by the railroad adj
ministration and this list will be sub
mltted to the provost generals
office with the request that draft boards
be instructed to give special considcra-
lion to the claims OF men in those oc-
equations. Railroad executives also
will be instructed to urge deferred
classification for men so classed
The list is understood to include ma
chinists. blacksmiths. boilermal1ers. tin
and coppersmiths and pipe -fittcrs, to-
Ecther with apprentices and helpers of
these classes; hostlcrs. engine house
men. train dispatchcrS and directors
tclegraphers, telephone operators. block
operators. telegraph clerks, yard mast
crs and assistants, locomotive engineers
and motormen. locomotive iiremon and
helpers, conductors, yard forcmen
brakemen, section foremen, car depart
mcnt employees, signal repairmen and
certain classes of clerks. yet to be de-
tcrmined.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-10

tho French and what had Seemed like
more Contact forces" suddenly proved
TO be great army, with one fixed OBJ
.1ective-St Quentin The Crozat Ca :
nal was forced. Astr!de the Somme
the French pushed northcastwa. with
relentless. Irresistible dash.
y Again the painStaking plans of the
great German general stan have been
upset. Instead OF great British
were to make their first real stand.
and show those Britishers few
things" swift. unlooked-for French
assault in the flank threatens to force
thevfall of the nerve center OF the
gHfndenburg line and bring about Il
moment when the Germans are just
getting ready for stand.
CAVALRY PATROLS IN
SUBURBS OF La FERE
AT the same time the French smashed
forward against La Fcre from three
directions. and tonight that key
point in the HindenbnrS line Is virtu-
' ally in their grasp. Cavalry patrols al
ready are skirting tho southern and
flames.
Driving solidly against the La Fere-
st. Quentin line. the French captured
to-day, in addition to the three places
;mentioned. Grand -Seraucourt. Clastres.
RemiEny, Fort De Liez Cess than
the wood TO the northwest. as we'll as
hill 103, Montcscourt and Lizerolles. y
couple OF farms also were taken.
Between one and four miles progress
was made by the poilus in this sector
: In the last twelve hours.
3 South OF the D.se. The brick works
and the railway station OF Scrvais Itwo
2 miles south OF La fcrc) were captured.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-10
POSTAL AND WIRE SERVICES
WILL BE MERGED INTO ONE
rrlcgraph Messengers VIII Carry Spc.
cinI Delivery Letters In Some
('iIlcu

NEW YORK, September a.-The early
consolidation of the mail and tciegraoi
service was prcSayed by an announce
ncnt to-day that under Instructions OF
fostma General Burleson SURVEYS
are being made throughout the country
by committees composed OF local post
masters and representatives OF the wire
companies
Emphasis was laid upon the state
corporate interests. the proDosed CON
soltdation viii he carried out in :,
manner best calculated to cheaper ana
improve the service for the benefit of
the public. Where il is possibla Of
noes VIII be merged Night telegraph
letters VIII in some cases be delivered
ny postmen, while in others special
delivery letters will be delivered nv
telegraph messcnEcrs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-10
SCHOOLF|ELD MAN
HAS INTERESTING
STORY TO RELATE
az used to Wink Around Mt Times
Like Wns Drunk" Says Aged Cot
ton Mill Worker-TIow He
Found Relief.

stomach trouble manifests itself In
many different ways according to the
constitution of the sufferer. In some
IL nrst appears as slight uneasiness
after eating, followed later by gas In
the stomach and other little distressing
symptoms. Others have heartburn or
headache. Still others suffer acute
pains and dizzy spells. But one thing
Is certain. that. no matter how n dis
ordered stomach makes itself known
II should receive immediate attention
Take. for instance. the case Of r. g.
Guthcnc. the aged employee of the
Schoolficld Cotton Mills, whose address
is Box -. Schoolfcld. Mr.. Guthene
was victim of indigestion in one Of
iis worst forms. Constipation, ner-
Nousncss, loss of sleep dizzy spells and
lnability to eat even the most ytcmpt-
ing food were n few of his symptoms.
II used to walk around ut tines
like l was drunk" he declares. but
after | had taken two bottles of IVA.
wonderful medicine. Dreco. that dizzy
feeling was all gone. IT certainly aid
me whole lot Of good. and think
i'roco is the most wonderful medicine
] ever saw"
One of the chief reasons for the
enormous success OF Drcco in this sec
il"n is that it works from tho bottom
10 ERECT complete relief from stomach
trouble, kidney and liver disorders,
rheumatism, constipation and like
troubles IT goes after the CAUSE
prcco is harmless, inexpensive easy
10 take and may DO secured at almost
any modern drug store. 1t Is dis
pensed and particularly recommended
IN Richmond by Tragic Drug Co, Sl7
east Broad Street; Grant Drug Co.
Broad and Seventh Streets; Chelf Drug
Co. Broad and Harrison Streets:
Petersburg, r, IS. Morrison. and
,'sorse's Drug Store, Hopewell Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-10
REVENUE BILL WILL GIVE
BILLION ABOVE ESTIMATE
(ContInued from F,ret p,r,

L. Hampton. managing director OF the
Farmers Natlona! Headquarters. who
declared farmers are being prosecuted
because they ask that large portion
of the cost of the war be paid by
current taxation.
Mr.. Hampton declared IL the war
lasts three years 1t will cost from $751;
100000. 900 to 100000. 100000.
William NJ. Martin. of Petersburg,
W, representing tooacco interests, OBJ
for export. Increased freight rates on
shipments from Virginia TO the Pa
cifc Coast, he said, together with the
proposed additional tax, would levy too
great burden on cigarettes. Sem
ator Smoot of Utah. told Mr. Martin
that the tax was not proposed on cX-
ports, but on sales. whether the sales
were made locally or for export.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-10
held in Mississippi tomorrow thor.

held in Mississippi tomorrow there
will be contests in but two congress
sional districts. the First and Sixth.
In the First, l.. S. Gambler. of Corinth.
the Incumbent. is opposed by J. E.
Rankin. or Tupclo Gambler. in tho
first primary received large plu-
rality. but failed by narrow margin
OF securing u majority
Judge Paul Johnson. OF IIattiesburg,
In the Sixth District. will be Oh.
posed by Governor. Theodore G. Bilbo.
Of Popiarville. in tho contest for tho
which will be vacated by Il. Pat Har-
rison. who defeated Senator James X.
In mreama ohns n the race rae o for Senator
lacked less than 1000 votes OF WIN
ming over four opponents.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-10
Tonight! Take Dodson's Liver Tone!
Better Than Ca|ofne| For Liver
Calomel sickens! If bilious constipatcd and head
achy read my guarantee

Listen to me! Take no more sicken
Ing. salivating calomei when billions
or constipated. Don't los. days
work!
Calomel is mercury or quicksilver
"hich causes necrosis OF the bones
Iaio'hei' when II comes into contact
win sour bile. crashes into IL, breaking
IL up THIS Is when you feel that a,vfu,
nausea and craInptng. If YOU are slug
eish and AN Knocked out" II YOUR
liver is torpid and bowels constructed
or you have headache. dizziness. coated
tongue. II breath liz had or stomach
sour just take a spoonful of harmless
Dodson's Liver Tone
Here's my guara ntee-Go to any
arug store and set a bottle of Dodsor,s
Liver Tone for few cents. Takoka
SPOONFUL Tonight. ana II At doSsS't
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-10
FEELING BLUE
TAKE: 4 CALOTAB
Wonderful How Fine You Feel
After Taking the New
NauseuIeSs CaIOmel.

If you have not tried Calotabs, you
have a delightful surprise awaiting
you. The wonderful liver-cleansing
and system purifying properties OF
caiomel. the doctors favorite among
all medicines, may now be enjoyed
without the slightest unpleasantness.
One Calotab at bedtime. with swal-
low OF water. that's all. No nausea.
nor the slightest unpleasant effects.
You wake up in the morning feeling
fine, your liver cleansed, your system
purified, and with hearty appetite for
breakfast. Eat what you plea Sc, go
where you please. no restriction OF
habit or diet.
Caiotabs are sold only in original
sealed packages. price thirty five
cents. Your druggist recommends
and guarantees Calotabs and will re-
fund your money If you are not de-
lighted with thcm.-Ady
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-10
WORD ESSENTIAL"
CLEARLY DEFINED
(Continued from rirst pnrel

- lEoiil FlTSt taBc.D
S Snry employment; necessary to il as
mighty specialized experts
Class 81. RegistrantS in necessary
employment necessary to II MS as
part OF &.
Class I'D. Registrants In necessary
employment. necessary to II, as sole
managing. controlling heads"
PERSONS who are doing war work for
me y: Nj. &. a., knights of Columbus.
RED Cross. Jewish Welfare League AMI
slmilar organizations may ask deftS.
red classification under These same gen
eral regulations
All claims for occupationnl deferred
ciaSsihcations must be supported by
aii1davits as provided in the original
questionnairc for Industrial deferred
Claims for deferred classification
may be made both for occupational
reasons reasons; and for, dependency Classill :
cation for dependency of wife or chill
dren is in Glass IA and places the
registrant farther back i'm classificat ion
than occupational defercncies. and the
!registrant will be given that posi-
ton. If any change should occur in
the matter of dependency. he would
be subject to Reconsideration on his
occupational basis. while il no occu-
pational ciaim had been made he would
revert to class l.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-10
THREATEN CLOTHING STRIKE
Workers Mt New York Demand F:frh,.
Hour Day nnd Saturday
l.aiI-iiulidny.

NEW YORK. September 9.-Clothinr
WORKERS to-day threatened u strike on
October |, If they are not granted an
sis NJ hour DAY with hal!-hoiiday on
Saturdays, Their present WORKING
time consists OF fOrty-eiEht and three
quarter hours for five days and four
of the workers are engaged in making
uniforms for United States soldiers and
sailors.
the President, In 1917. suspended nm
ei2ht-hour daY owing TO the pressing
necessity OF filling war orders" de-
clared Leon Mann, secretary OF the
American Clothing Manufacturers AS
SpCIa Ion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-10
OFFICIAL PREDICTS BIG
HUN COUNTEROFFE,NSIVE,
indications Point to Launching of Attack Against British
Armies West of st. Quentin-Allies Mass
Cavalry-Comment at Paris

WASHINGTON, September "a
countcrattack by the Germans At any
moment would not be surprise"
This Is the statement to-day from
such high authority that it is given.
Notwithstanding the foreign dispatches
indicating that the Germans are to act
wholly on the defensive
From competent sources OF informa-
ton, the chances appear to be that the
Germans will make their counterat-
tack on that part of the British army
composed OF English, Canadians and
australians. which Is reported to-day
i'll the area west OF St. Quentin"
IMPORTANCE ATTACHED TO
MASSlNG or CAVALRY
Immense Importance is attached to
the seemingly unimportant statements,
from ,0 as day to day that the French are
one thing in the official opinion here
Cavalry is used for pursuit. 1t is used
To stop the more or less annoying rear
guard actions which only recently have
retarded the advance of Americans at
Belleau wood: in the advance towards
the -Aisnc. and in the British thrust in
the extreme north The gradually in
crcasing cavalry force, Following tho
French in the pincer movement of
French and British against the key Of
the Hindenburg line, plainly means
that the allies and Americans are
reasonably certain that there will ba
memorable flight OF Germans If they
stake their chances for resistance on
ST. Quentin and IL be taken by assault
In that event. the coup dc grace is to
be given by the cavalry.
The estimate OF chances for the sue
cess of the attack on st. Quentin and
the final demolition of tile IIindenburg
line is seventy-hvc out of n 100 Allies
and mericanS, here and in Europe
know that the result is TO play the
most important part looking toward
the end of the war.
The Americans and French. accord
ing TO the military chart OF the staging
OF the great battle. are holding the
Germans in check, and keeping back
endorsements towards - Iyucnl.u
rom the south. Americans and French
also are To be in the attack on the
city.
There is no doubt that many officers
regard the days immediately ahead as
probably the crucial period of the
whole battle of 1918.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-10

straishten you right up and make you
Zee! tine and vigorous by morning, |
want you to so back to the store and
get your money. Dodson's Liver Tone
is destroying the sale OF calomel be-
cause II is real liver medicine; entirely
vegetable. therefore 1t cannot saliva q
or make you sick.
| guarantee that one spoonful OF
podson's Liver Tone will put your
sluggish liver to work and clean your
bowels OF that sour bile and consti-
pated wante which is clogging your
system add making you feel mIser-
abie. l guarantee that n bottle OF
Dodson's Liver Tone will keep your
entire family feeling nne for months
Give II to your children. 1t is nnrm-
1essi doesn't grippe and they like Its
ltaste,---Adv.s NJ y 4.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-10
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
John Bailey Drinks Ounce of Iodine.
Is Expected 10 lie

Fearful of arrest. John Bailey, TWEEN
;y-four years OF age, last night at
tempted his life by drinking an ounce
bottle full OF iodine. He liz now at
me virginia Hospital. and his condi-
tlon Is such that il is thought he Will
be able 10 leave within two days
For just what crime Bailey was want
ed could not be ascerta!ncd last night
lie bought the iodine ut n small drug
store, situated at 1901 Hull Street, and
frank il as soon az lie left the shop.
\ hurry call was sent for the city am
the hospital. where he was subject cd
to emergency measures. lie is under
police guard
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-10
COMPARATIVE QUIET
IN FLANDERS SECTOR

i''S 'N7SDtia ltti l'FcSS.
LONDON, September 9.-Last night
passed i'm quiet along the British front
IN northern France and Flanders, eX-
'pt for artillery activity and minor
iding operations. according to to-
"ay,s War Office report
The statement reads:
hostile raiding party was sue
cessfully repulscd last night north of
ArlenX. en- Gohellc southeast of Lens)
Win the exception of artillery ac-
uvlty In Inherent localities on both
sides. particularly in the neighborhood
or the Arras. Camhrai road. and in the
La Bassee Canal and Ypres sectors.
there is nothing to report