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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-04
May Aftnnd Picsurrs

Despite the zero weather which pre- vailed Saturday morning, 30 children from Stratford attended the pictures at the Lyric theatre, Bridgeport They were guests of Mrs James T. Rourke, of Bridgeport, chairman of the committee for better films for children The children were con- veyed to the theatre in automobiles leaned by the citizens of the town
 Mrs Richard Howell, a favor3te among the liddies of the town, ar ranged for this treat and judging from the strict attention paid by the chil- dren while the pictures were being displayed on the screen, all thor oughIy enjoyed themselves
 Those who assisted Mrs Howell were Mrs. Walter F. Goddard, Mrs. Harold c Lowell, Mrs. James Wales, IGrs. E. Thompson, Mrs. A H. Trum- bull, Mrs. Everett Sn1ffen, Mrs Harry IA Burnes. Among those who loaned their cars were Fred w. Nettleton, Daniel J. Carten, Frank L. Curtis, William Williamson, Irving Lobdell, 6. F. Beardsley, Paul Gooden and E. M TomIinson-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-04
SOTo. SIca-h Ride.

The S. o. T. Q. club of girls enjoyed a two hours sleigh ride Saturday evening. Many of the outer sections Of Stratford were visited. Follow ing the ride the party returned to the home of one of the members where luncheon was served. Eight male guests also accompanied the girls Those who partook of the ride were Misses Hester Hanson, Leila Wells, Helen Follett, Elsie Wheeler, Pauline Welt, Josephine Reitter, Elpha Silh- man, Margaret Beach, Lucy Baldwin. and Carolyn Brown and Benjamin Graham, Sidney Follett, Charles Eaton, George Stacey, Walter Wheel CT, Arthur Hanson and Irving Bennett, Miss Paladino and Mrs. Walter Wheel CT chNperoned the party.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-04
Had Easy Session.

The Board of Relief held it's initial meeting last Friday afternoon and evening at the town hall The pur- pose of this board is to listen to the appeals of taxpayers from the findings of the Board of Assessors. They re- port very quiet session as only six persons appeared and not one asked to have the value on their property laid by the assessors reduced. They simply wished to be instructed and enlightened on matters pertaining to the valuation of property.
 The relief board met Saturday af- ternoon and evening and will also be in session on Saturday afternoon and evening on Feb. g and Feb. 16.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-04
ontrnuaer Delivers Iectur,e.

The Illustrated lecture on "Cey1on and India," given Friday evening, at the public library, by MT. H. c. Os- trander, was largely attended and listened to with rapt attention MT. Ostrander who has visited these coun- tries- related some very interesting details as well as displayed many beautiful slides.
 The last of the series of lectures will take place next Friday evening at the library, Main street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-04

Instead of shutting down factories and munition plants for lack of coal, why not try taking off a few passen- ger trains carrying pleasure travellers. amusement seekers, and shopping ex- cursionists?
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-04

Some one asks what has become of the man that used violently to op- pose the idea of standing army of zoe eco men We'll, about now he is Kicking because the government has rot S.0ee,00o in training.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-04
Dnnce Inrreax Attended.

More than 100 persons attended the dance given Friday gevening at Red Men's ha11, Church street, by the So- cfa1 Four club of the town Perry's orchestra furnished the music Dur ing the evening Miss Gertrude Yates Thompscn rendered several voa1c Se- lecttons
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-04
To Cure A Cold in One Dav

Take LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE (Tablets.) It stops the Cough and Headache and works off the cold. E. W. GROVES signature on each box. zoe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-04
1kurehouse in Washington

Attorney Ivan L. Morehouse spent three days of last week in Washing tom, D. c, on business.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-04

CORTEZ c ROCKWELL, plumbing and heating; jobbing a specially, 3o51 Main and Hillside avenue. Phone Stratford 1142 or 114-3. B10~tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-04
STAMFORD
Especial to The Times.) )

Stratford, Feb. Word was re- ceived here Saturday of the death of Benjamin Ryder. which occurred in New York. MT. Ryder formerly re- sided in Oronoque and will be remem- bered by the older residents of the town. The body was sent here Sat urday afternoon from New York. Frank L Curtis. local undertaken, conveyed the remains to the family burial plot, in Milford, Conn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-04

Weather: Fair tonight and Tuesday; some what colder tonight.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-04

Suits & Overcoats for men, blues and fancy woolens, pick of the entire lot of $15 and SIS S13.75I Mems caps, regulation or with fur band, snappy and new in both colors Q0N and styles
 Silk petticoats, black tai fetas, late priced G1 75| at $2.65- ~1A~
 Corset covers, nice mus lin, pretty models, 99e. lately were 29c-
 Envelope chemises in graceful and new pat EEm terms, regular 75c- wy
 Muslin petticoats with at tractive trimming of en- broidery, lately SEN 75c- wy
 White coats of chinchi1la for children, warmly lined, beaver plush trimmed, sizes 1 to 4, lately &375 $5- '~
 Normal College coats for girls, several styles, wool and corduroy, special value at at s s and S3.5O
 Babies shoes with soft sole, white tan or black with white or tan, most E0A sizes,- wy
 Coffee and crackers-one pound Howco Sunrise coffee and 6 packages Uneeda Bis cuits,-none deliver E9A
 
 White waists, voile, sever al styles, pretty in trimming, regular $1 and $1.50-
 85C & S1.10
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29
LEADERS LOSE GROUND
CHICAGO NATIONALS BREAK
EVEN IN SIX GAMES
Boston RcEistcrs Two Shut-Out Vie
tories Over Detroit ,s.cam In the
American League Race.
TBy Associated Press l

NEW YORK, July 2S.-The leading
team in each of the mcjor leagues lost
ground last week. The Chicago Ma
tionals broke even in six games, while
New York, in second place. won five Of
its seven games. The Boston Amcri-
cans wcns three and lost two. but
Cleveland and Washington, second and
third. respectively, lost none of their
games. the Indians winning three and
the Senators FIVE. Washington lost to
ST. Louis to-day after winning seven
straight games. In the National League
Chicago lost last Sunday to Brooklyn,
making II four straight for the
Sunerbas Paskcrt's home run beat
philadelphia Wednesday. and heavy
batting marked Thursdays double
header which was divided. Vaughn
beat Boston Saturday.
New York gained or the Cubs by
taking five games out of six from 81.
Louis pittsburgh defeated New York
Saturday.
Pittsburgh won from Boston Monday
and then dropped three out OF four 10
Brooklyn. Cincinnati won only five of
It's nine games. Broolslyn and 81. Louis
broke even in a double header Satur-
day. the Cardinals making twenty-five
runs and twenty-siN hits in the second
game, both season records.
In the American League, Boston
registered two shu,-out Victories over
the Red Sox Thursday and Friday.
Boston. won Saturday by seventh
inning rally.
Cleveland won three games and tied
one Washinston's progress was due
to splendid pitching. The Senator'S
went into third place THURSDAY when
Walter Johnson shut out st. Louis with
four hits in fifteen innings.
New Yorl, played n fifteen inning.
.tot. tie with St Louis Monday, and
beat the Browns the next day
Detroit outbat,cd fhiiadeinhia
Thursday and Friday. The Athlet's
took saturdays contest.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29
MrS. Andrew J. vray.

Mrs Sarah Minor Wray. wife Of
Andrew J Wray. died at her rcsidcYcc.
1916 Garland Avenue. at 3 o'clock sun
day morning IN the SEVENTEEN year Of
her age. Mrs. Wray was a daughter
OF the late George =. Minor. ana was
Z lifelong resident OF Richmond
Mrs Wray was n devoted member Of
Grove Avenue Baptist Church. in which
she had taken an active par. during
the last forty years. Shc Is survived
by her husband and five children Mrs
William VI. Myers. Mrs. l.. T. stain
back. Mrs Frank y. Gruhbs, George 5.
Wray and John ~. Wray; one sister,
Mrs W y. Adams all Of Richmond;
two brothers. John r. Minor, OF Dallas
Ten. ant l.. G. Minor, OF this city, ana
q. ven grandchildren.
The funeral will take place to-no--
row afternoon at 3 o'clock from Grove
Avenue Baptist Church.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29
rival overseas of Sergeant a, II

arrival overseas OF Sergeant a. Il
Ncrshaw.
i. II. ). Morrison, OF Ii North Laurel
Street. has been notified of the safe
arrival overseas of his son. Rcgimemta
supply Sergeant Charles h Morriso
formerly OF the Richmond Light In
iantry Bluos.
Sergeant Joe ID. Cushnan has arrived
safely overseas. according to Il message
reccived by his parents. Mr.. and Mrs
w. y. Cushman He was formerly
with the Richmond Blues.
Mrs. +. NJ Bennett. of LOG North
Rowland Street, has received notice
of the safe arrival overseas of her son.
Sergeant Major John G. l.. Bennett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert iackctt. of 400
North Elm street. have received word
OF the safe arrival overseas OF their
son. Sergeant Robert Il. IIackett. Jr..
formerly OF the Richmond Blues.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Armstrong. of
$40 Barton Avenue, have received news
OF the safe arrival overseas of their
son. Private Thomas G. Armstrong.
formerly stationed ~ Camp Mcclellan.
Ala. Private Armstrong was n mem
Der Of Troop G of the Richmond Blues
before tina; organization was disbaudod.
Air. and Mrs. l.. l.. Levy. of lSl2
Park Avenue. have received n card
from their son. Frank, announcing his
safe arrival overseas
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29
DE PALMA WINS THREE
Grool,iyn Mnn Proves ScnSat"niS
Driver In Sprint hutomohilc Events
cn/ChicnEo Course.
iBy Associated Press.

CHICAGO. July 2S.-Ralph de Palma
was the principal performer in the
program of sprint automohie events
held this afternoon on the Chicago
speedway. In addition 20 winning
,Lrec OF the four races. tho Brooklyn
driver established two new WoF!o
records in competition. He drove to
victory in the ten-mile race In o:2i 40,
lowering the former mark, 5:S5;0i he'd
by Dar!o Rcsta, and averaged lc'.24
miles an hour. In the twenty-mile
dash. De Palma easily won. his time
boi,r lp:5oG-5. The old mark was set
~ Dc Palma al lO:53:S. His average
Tor the distance to-day was llo.5l
miles an hour. De Palma also anncNe"
the th!rty-mne race. his time being
1861 Is. an average OF 1o6.5l miles
PER hour. Darlo Res.a won the open
ing event At Two miles in lis. Louis
chevrolet was second and De Palma
.hl-i
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29
HEAVY SELLING MARKS CLOSE
OF WEEKS COTTON MARKET
Mum Feature OF This Week VIII Bc
Government Report on Condt-
ton nnd Crop Estimate.
TDy Associated Press. |

TDy Associated Pressl
NEW ORLEANS, LA, July 2S.-After
scoring advances Of about SO u bale in
The early sessions of last week on ia
vorablc war news and doughty condi-
lions In the western belt. the cotton
market felt heavy selling, encouraged
by the weakness OF Texas spot markets
and favorable crop accounts from the
eastern belt. The trading months lost
all or the early gain and went eighty
three to eleven points below the level
OF the close OF the previous week Last
prices for the week showed net losses
or nfty TO forty points. Spot prices
showed net losses OF lT5 points. On
the Weekend session the market
stcaG!cd By private condition figures
from various sources one bureau maxi
Ing the average condition for the
Whole belt only $50 per cent Of the
FORMAL as compared with the govern
1,cnt returns OF a Iponth ago Of S5.S.
Tlis week the main feature prom
iscs 10 DO the government report on
tho condition 10 July IS and the crop
estimate that will accompany It.
This report is due Thursday AZ 10
o'clock. New Orleans time, and not u
Few Weekend market letters incllnco
20 the opinion that IL would bc a wait
ing market until TIE statistics were
out OF the way.
Wednesday ends the old crop year.
and the trade is awaiting with more
than usual interest the hgnres on the
conm,rc'Sl crop aMd mill takings. con-
sumpttonGEd exports. y part OF these
statistics VIII be available before tt.a
week is out. and they may hay. some
influence on the market after rnurs-
day. War news and the wcathc. re-
turns, IS we'll IS the way the Texas
spot markets tend. are likely - cIGs..
swings in the price.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
Mrs. George w. Friend.

Mrs Leila Aken Friend. widow OF
Or. George W. Friend. died yesterday
morning At the residence OF her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Shields hatcher. a. Chester.
The funeral will he at the Central
Methodist Church. Chester. this after
noon at o'clock Mrs. Friend was
eighty three years OF age
surviving her are her sons. Charles
z Friend, Williams burg. George C.
Friend. san Jose. Ca-.: Nv. W. Friend
and II. c. Friend. Richmond, and John
T Friend Seattle: and three daughters.
Mrs. shields Hatcher Mrs. H. ~ Allen.
B1rboursyi!ie, ". Va. and Mrs. Louise
G!ddngs, Germantown. Md.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29
TOUCHING TRIBUTE REACHES
MRS. WOODROW WILSON
Letter From French Mother 10 Those
OF Tie United states IL !'iiicd
" i'll i,I:..nN.

WASHINGTON. July ga touching
tribute tro,u French mother 10 Amer
lean mothers, whpae sons arc now
abroad ia The army o. freedom Us con-
tanned in il letter 70 Mrs wilson. So re
OF the President. she porm.ttcI it's
publication to-day It reads
Madam" Woodrow Wilson.
Washington. y. G.:
"NadaHc,--lt Is cirn tho mothers
lnd women OF Franco that send YOU
these words TO prove our gratitude tor
til" comforting and brothcrly support
that these young Americans bring US
with such noble enthusiasm. who arc
not afraid Of leaving their families.
their country and their hopes TO come
- our rescue. Alas. | myself have.
given my beloved son to my unhappy
and cruelty tried country, and i can
understand the pain Of those who sec
'hcir sons 20 so FAR. 50 vary far -wuy'
Toll them, those mothers. those women
with The sublime hearts. how near We
are TO them IN thought. and how
moved We are at their sacrifices They
are our sisters through suffering ana
aEcn!z!nE worries, ana we arerJrousut
together through the same sorrow.
fhat We viii never forget /, wouId
make me happy. madame. To CORE
Spond with some OF these mothers. II
they VIII send inc Il few lines
"Nery respectfully. madame, ! salute
you,
MADAME NJ BARRON.
no. l. Rue du lith Juliet. pan-Ras-
secs, ip.rcuCvS E'rg,,c
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29
GOVERNOR WILLIAM HOBBY
LEADS IN TEXAS PRIMARY
i"he Rhcc FOR Congressional NomiEa-
'ion in Fourteenth District he
tIccn ice and Barrett.

DALLAS, TEXAS. July 2S.-W'ith
about onc-third OF the votes IN yester-
days Texas Democratic primary
counted. Governor William T. Hobby.
was leading former Governor James
icrEUson by approximately liz. $50
Probably 800 0d0 votes sim had not been
reported but the nomination OF Hobby
was generally conceded. The vote
99,l5l.
Reports from the eleven contested
congressional districts still were 50
mcager rs TO leave the results in doubt
In the Fourteenth District where chief
interest ccnters, Carlos Bee and y. l.
Jiarrctt were running closely. each
having approximately $500 votes with
~ ll2 OF the 26i precincts reported.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29

Funeral services for Frank J. Cra!g'e.
formerly of this city, who died n trt.
Memorial Hospital Saturday. VIII he
conducted this morning At II o'clocs
from the undertaking parlors OF l.. ;.
Christian. MIR. Craigic has been in II.
health for some time, and his death
was not wholly unexpected. Word Was
received liz the city last night that Nj.
Craigic's son. Lieutenant Frank J.
Craigic Jr.. would not be able TO at
tend the funeral on account OF serious
injuries he SUSTAINED several Wees
ago in an automobile collision. Lieu
tenant Craisic Is under treatment al
Camp Wheeler Ga.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29

PETERSRUHG, Va July 2S.-GcorEa
c, Aney died Saturday in tho pctors-
burg Hospital after an illness OF several
weeks He was twenty years OLD,
and native Of Sussex County. but ioi
the past twelve years had been n rcs!-
dent al Petersburg. lie is survived hy
his parents. Mr. and Mrs. RiCha q
ALLEY, his wife and two children, two
brothers, W. II and u r. Alley. an
one sister Mrs. Clifford Hawkins, an
OF this city The funeral will take
place from the residence Monday
afternoon. with the burial in Blandtori
Cemetery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29
MAINE MlMROD CATCHES
BUCK DEER IN FlSHNET
!'uli Grown Animal EntnnSica Its
Horns While swimming
AcrcN. River

SEARSPORT. ME. July 27.-Cnlvin
St!nson is now Names foremost fisher
man, an honor lie has struggled -
achieve for many years. He caughc\a
CUlI-grown buck deer In tsh net TIM
horns az tho deer. which, it is pre-
5umcd. was swimming the river when
"umcshed. became entaugled in the net
and Gid - great dcG! OF damage before
TIE attention Of the ncighboghooG was
attracted by the unusual activity Of the1
catch Mr.. St!nson's record Of catches
also include sturgeon. sharks and seal
traidcs common fish.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29

LYNCUBUHG, w, July -S.-M
Orth. the veteran major league pitcher
and forme. National League umpire
who goes in September to France for
physical work with the Y. u. c. =.
with soldiers. has begun to get him
self in physical condition. Orth is out
Of condition. but ny hard work VIII
have himself e, when he leaves home.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29
Two Manic, in Marine List.

s. tAsHINGTON. July 2s.-The marine
corn: casualty list announced to-day
confirms but two names, Private Roy
9. Hulstcad, OF Blair Ncb.. killed in
action, and Private Oscar Snover. Katy.
Texas. died OF disease. Changes in the
nature OF casualties OF seven other men
are recorded.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29
OFFICERS SON KILLED
VI. Harris /. Crushed to Death When
.tutomohilc in Which lie was
Ikinin. Overturned.

FAFIS. July 2N.--M IInrris. an
American officer, son Of General Har
ris, who commands American troops il
France. was killed last night when
IAN automobile in which he was ridin.
according to a dispatch
from an Atlantic port y French IN
tcrpreter who accompanied Harris was
severely injured.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29
score by innings:
Dridceport Heats Pirates.

BRlDGEP6RT. CONN.. July 2S-
Sherwood's single Win tho bases :l!!cd
in the tenth inning gave the Bridge
port eastern Lcaguc) team 10 !
victory over the Pittsburgh tNationaD
club here this afternoon
score by innings: Il
Pittsburgh ......... o 90 Q o o--l
Bridgeport ......... Q o q o OF ! Il
Batteries: sI!l and Smith; Ferguson
and Sk!lf.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29
BROTHERS ON SAME BOAT
Were on Vessel Sinr Months Before
discovering Each Other On
Hoard,

CUMBERLAND. MD, July 2s-per-
jam!n l. Mart!A7Jr. OF the United
states Marine Corps. and his brother.
Edward V Martin, water tender. both
Of the Arkansas. travelled on tho
ocean for nine months on the same
ship. neither knowing that the other
was aboard The boys mo: recently
when they were !cgy!ns al the same
time for a :ur.oush.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29
WASHINGTON DEFEATED

81. LOUIS. July 2S.-sislers three
base hit ana Shanks's wild throw
which scored Sisler in tho fifth. were
responsible for s. Louis's i-to-S VIC
tory over Washington to-day. Tic
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29
International League.

Eirghamton. 8; Rochester. 6.
Baltimore, s: Syracuse, 5.
Buffalo, ! Jersey city, o. Second
game. Buffalo, .: Jersey City, J.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29
How They Stand To-Day
AMERICAN LEAGUE
YESTERDAYS RESULTS

n%raf. g: rIiiIa%IsIInniIIa. Q tnrst Samel.
IIc,c!und. .: Ncw York. = truin).
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29
CERTIFICATE DELAYS ARE
SINJELl OF ENpLAN ArInN

one feature OF the statement IN.
tented 10 quiet tho FEARS OF bcne-
hoiaTi"s who have not yet received Ger
tiacatcs reads:
'Feraons who have been named az
hcrcnciar.cs under tho war risk In
Turancc. but have not yet received
ttcir insurance certificates are re-
mingled that these certificates are not
csscnta! "a make tho Insurance pro-
lection effective
The certificate Is merely evidence OF
the existing OF the contract OF insj!r-
ancc, and forms no part thereof No
apprehension shnuid be lei, by persons
who have not yet received Their Ger.
t!hca.cs They are being sent for.
ward as rapidly as limited space and
an Unprecedented onrUsh of business
Viii permit"
More than 100000 insurance cor,i6-
Gates already have been mailed. 4, Il
added. All applications received by the
bureau arc indcHcd. CLASSIFIED and he!d
under statistical control so that intor-
nation on the insurance protection OF
any pcrton In the army or navy may
be obtained instantly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29

Coed boarding places nrc advertised
every day In the Wnnt Ads In this
paper.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29

THAT unused room ut your house Will
bring you from $500 to $500 week.
Timcs-Dispatch want Ad Will rent
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29
PLAY IN MONTREAL
boston Nationals Defeat Chicago Cubs
in First Exhibition Event Ever
Played in city.

MONTREAL. July 2S.-The Boston
Nationals to-day defeated the Chicago
Nationals BY 4 score Of to in the
frs, major league baseball game ever
played in this city.
Score by innings: r. II, e.
Chicago ........,.....,.... ~
Boston NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Ba,tcrics-Carte-. Walker and O'Far-
rell: Jackson and Henry.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29

by pitcher-hy Adams. iCoTey).
Struck out-by kallio. i; by Adams, l.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29
STANDING OF TIE CLUBS.
GAMES TODAY.

Washington at Chicago.
Inittlui utia ut Cleveland.
Sew York Mt Detroit.
BOSTON at St. Louis.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29
RATIONAL LEAGUE
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
C<o games schcdulcd.)
STA \I.I.l Ns TIRE rFITJtS

GAMES TODAY.
Cincinnati at piiiadcluhiu.
Chicago ut Boston.
-. Louis at BROOKLYN.
Pittsburgh nt New York.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-29
100000 SOLDIERS Apply
FOR U. S. INSURANCE
Grand Total Now Figures Beyond the
Twenty-Five Billion Dollar
Mark.
81 1000, 100000 IN FOUR DAYS
Amount Written During Present
Month Is Expected to BE Close to
the $4,000 100000 Mark, Wit,
Average Amount Showing Gain.

WASHINGTON. July 2S.--Somc idea
of the growth Of the military forces OF
the United States can be gained from
figures made public to-day by the Bu-
rcau OF war Risk Insurance, which
SHOW that almost 1900. o00aso ldIers ana
sailors have applied for government
insurance totalins more than $4,000
100000.
Secretary McAdoo announced that
the number OF applications exceeded
2.95i. sos, for Il grand total of $25.f4S-
$4,000. In the last four days. under
rapid-fre methods of writing irsur-
ance. upwards of $1,000. 900, 600 has
been written The total for July viii
be close to $1,000. 100000.
Tho maximum policy under the law
is for $4,000. The average amount OF
insurance applied for per man has
STEADILY Increased during the last few
months and IS now about $500.
The Bureau Of War Risk Insurance.
IL Is stated. now has more insurance
i'll force by S300oo0o,00 than the ordi-
nary life insurance in the books o. al,
tie legal reserve insurance companies
OF the United states combined