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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-21
TODAY'S BEST STORY.

Camp Wheeler. Ga, Oct 90
Modern sanitary methods of fight
ing germs are all very well insofar
as ones health is concerned. but
they are likely to prove serious
shock to ones nervous system, as
proved the case hare TODAY
thinking the so.Gi. r susrds pac-
inY the station platform wearing
gauze masks to protect them
against influenza and other dis
eases were the advance guard OF
reception committee OF the old
time ku Klux Khan. a thousand me-
gro select men were given the
fright Of their lives when they ar
rived here.
''Ku Klux." yelled the first negro.
as he landed on the station platform
and stared into the gauge masked
face Of a sentry. Fifteen hundred
negroes then made a scramble for
cover. Car seats were upturned
and prayers were said in countless
numbers. 1t was every man for
himself
II took the military authorities
some time to c,nvirce the negroes
that the masks were intended to
protect their lives. Some had to be
dragged from their hiding places
before they could be induced to go
on TO camp.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-21
One Death Breaks
Calm at Hospital
Eighteen Gases of Influenza Admitted
Into Institution During Day-Vol-
unteer Assistants Needed

Reports OF new cases of influenza
rot officially turned in yesterday, and
the actual humble for the day. there
fore. cannot be given. The reports
made today will embrace ali cases
which have developed from the time
of the last official report of Saturday.
which will. of course. embrace two
days
The weather yesterday was unfav-
orahle, and it is expected that the
complete report for the period will be
larger than that OF the previous time.
New cases admitted into John Mar
shall hospital numbered one more
than the previous day, the total being
eighteen. No cases were discharged.
the doctors holding that the weather
might initiate against safety.
There are a number OF patients,
however considered far enough recov-
cred to be able to go home, and will
be sent away today. II the weather
perrits, 1t Is, always better to use
every precaution against relapse. and
the doctors and officials at the hos
pital are using every possible precau-
ton against relapse and spread.
Only one death was reported at the
hospital yesterday This Is considered
most favorable outlook. and seems
to be an Indication that The malady
is fully under control and rs being
skilfully handled. OF the 500 cases
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-21
Gives Closeup
of Naval Hero
Secretary Daniels Lifts Ncil in Cta-
tons for Bravery in Action in
U-Roat Campaign.

Washington, Oc, 2o.--Now and
then a close up view OF The nation S
real heroes in daring and inspiring
acts of fearlessness is presented by
the routine reports of the government
that are being 6led daily in the
archives OF the navy and army.
In publicly commencing the bravery
of John Fabris. OF Brunswick, Ga,
Secretary Daniels today temporary
lifts the censorship OF an exciting en-
counter between an enemy submarine
and an American aghting shin. The
exact time and place are omitted from
the report. but enough Is revealed to
indicate that the presence of mind
and courage of this keen witted lad
saved his ship and the lives of his
comrades at a moment when a Ger
man U-boat was about to claim an
other victim.
Fabris was in the engine room of
the ship when signals from the look
out announced that sighting of enemy
undersca craft, At the critical mo-
ment the tripping rod igniter spring
of the center engine of the ship broke
momentarily. rendering the vessel un-
able to maintain .ts speed or posi-
ton. Fabris grasped the rod with his
hands and held it in position until
his ship out-maneuvered the attack
ing submarine.
The other men If the navy serving
with the sixth marine corps on the
battlefields OF France were commend
ed officially by Secretary Daniels.
Pharmacists mate Goodwin.of North
Carolina, saw his regimental com
mander struck down by German
snipers bullet. Regardless OF the fire
of shot and shell sweeping the point
where the officer lay, Goodwin crept
forward and removed him to a point
OF safety. Three other pharmacists
mates. SfEh. OF Georgia; Corn. of
Iowa. ana Temple. CT Georgia. have
been cited for heroic service in res
cuing wounded comrades from the
shell-swept battlef1elds.
L. l.. Whalen, hospital apprentice
Of the frs. class. whose home is in
Washington, displayed unexampIed
courage IN dressing wounds and re-
moving injured soldiers from an ex-
posed position.
Five young Americans--U. l.. Eifer,
OF Virginia. H. L. Gates. of North
Dakota. H. Marks. of Oklahoma.
c. A. Kindle. of California. and q. w.
Herman. OF Ohio. are cited for heroic
work In caring for wounded marines
In ex1caAd areaA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-21
SCHOOLS FOR
WAR WORKERS KIDS
Advisory Committee Is Named. OF
Which DR.. Chandler. of Rich
mond. Is Member,

Washington, Oct 20.--E'or the ex-
panding system of federal schools for
children OF war workers in munitions
communities in five of which schools
already have been established, the
war department has appointed the fol-
lowing advisory committee:
DR.. George II. Strayer, chairman
president of the National Education
association and dean OF the Teachers
College University of Columbia DR..
j. A. c. Chandler. superintendent OF
schools at Richmond DR.. Henry E.
Jackson. special agent in community
organization OF the bureau of educa-
ton; Or. Calvin n. Kendall. of Tren-
ton \, j.. commissioner of education
of the state OF New Jersey DR. Dwight
3. Waldo. president of the Michigan
Normal college, Kalamazoo. Mich.
w. q. Coburn. superintendent OF
schools at Battle Creek. Mich. who
created the federal school system will
administer II as director of schools.
There are Is 900 children for whom
the government must provide edHca-
ton in such great ammunition boom
towns as Old Hickory at Nashville.
Tenn. and Nitro. at Charlestown. w.
Va.
Approximately sa.500,000 has been
set aside for the erection and equip
ment of school buildings. Five Of
these ordnance cities already have
schools. and the schools in the other
seven communities are being hurried
r. compilation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-21
FINAL PLANS MADE
To RAISE WAR FUND
Great Coming Campaign Aims
at $170,500,000 to Aid
Our Forces Abroad.
WIDE SCOPE OF WORK
Seven Organizations, Engaged
In Manifold Welfare Ac-
tivities for the Army,
to Benefit.

New York. Oct, 2n.-The United War
Work Campaign, $50 Fifth avenue. an
nounces that final arrangements had
been completed for the sl7o.50o.00e
campaign which is to open nationally
on Novern Der II and continue for a
week. The fund will be collected for
the use of the seven organizations that
care for our soldiers and sailors on
duty and on furlough The units repre-
sentcd In the drive Will be the Y M
c. N. Y. w. c. A, National Catholic
war Council Of the knights of CO.
lumbus, Jewish welfare Board. War
Camp Community Service, American
Library Association and the Salvation
Army. The money obtained will be
devoted TO the needs Of the organiza-
tons. the division being based on the
scope and size of the units.
In order that the public may have
better idea of just what the functions
OF each of the participating organiza-
tions are. the headquarters officials to-
day discussed the work of each in de-
tail.
The Y. NJ. C. a. accompany oar fight
ers from the moment of their induc-
ton into the service up TO the time
when they march to the battlefront and
then &c into the trenches with them
The Red Triangie's workers welcome
the rookie when he arrives in camp
and they stand in the front line
trenches with the veterans under IRE.
serving them hot drinks cigarettes.
chocolate and cookies when the boys
are unable to stop for a fuiI meal. BE-
ginning with the few ~ secretaries
who waited in in France the arrival Of
General Pershing's vanguard the force
has grown to 5.73s men and s52 women
workers overseas and s,ss2 In home
camps
Al the arrrly's request the Y. NJ e. 4.
conducts the canteens abroad in units
5ssF4ie tsere'< are M quarter as * rs
stores TIT nuts are the soldiers
clubs. theaters. schools and churches
There were more than $50 OF the huts
over there on September I, with the
number increasing. In it's work Of
carrying the American home spirit TO
France the Y. NJ G. A. finds time TO
supervise the soldiers athletics. and
to trapsmit money from America
without charge.
Never before In warfare have women
played so active a part In reinforcing
the fighting men and in relieving men
from other work that they might fight
Thus. the field Of the Young Women s
Christian association In war work has
been a great one. In America the as
sociations most striking welfare pro-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-21
FOOD SPECTATORS
IN BERLIN PROSPER
Illicit Sales Heavily Penalized
Bv Laws Which Are Not
Enforced.
BUYERS ARE ON GUARD
BUYERS ARE ON GUARD
Mechanics and Munitions
Workers Have Plenty of
Money, But Salaried
Persons Suffer.
BY ALFRED 6. ANDERSON.

Copyright. 1918, by Star Com pany)
On the second morning after my
arrival in Berlin my attention was at
tracted to n magnificent turnout on
Inter den Linden. The horses were
sleek and we'll fed, and carried their
heads high. All irappines were of
real leather, and the carriages posi-
lively giistened.
In a street fun of tattered vehicles
drawn by bony animals the whole bus
mess resemb Ied a well dressed gentle
man in crowd of ragamutfins
] was so impressed that ! asked a
policeman If the equippage belonged
to a member OF the ROYAL family
No" he erinned iii belongs 10
one Of the best-known 'hamsteringers'
in Berlin"
And what is hamsteringer - l
inquired.
"Ah. you must be stranger in
Germany. retorted the policeman.
He is food Spectator. The city
is full of them he added gritting his
teeth.
The ifiici, sale of. food by hoarders
at extortionate prices is so extensive
in Berlin that IL is impossible TO OBJ
tain many kinds of supplies at ordin-
airy stores.
Beriiners call such profifeerins
efing," and the word is as com
mon in their everyday Vocabulary as
"camouhaee" in american.
Transferring is made possible BY
the ciaudestine' transfer OF uureportei
goods from producer 10 INSCRIPTIONS
dealers. The latter secretly sells his
wares 10 well-to-do customers at ten
times tho legal charge,
Penalties Fail to Deter.
The law prescrihes penitent!ary ser =
fences and excessive fines for ham
sterinc," but this APPARENTLY haS not
discouraged 51tfre. = practice. F.ssisrs
knew their customers, ana the lat4 er
have learned by four years experience
to proceed with great care. All i'll =
VOWED are too foxy to be caught,
These latter observations were made
by a prosperous Swiss physician. at
whose home / had luncheon with my
neutral newspaper friend,
That our Swiss host himself was
not adverse to Transferring" was evil
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-21
Loot of Lille
Enrages French
ty in X ind OF Rarase- and Plumb
cred Villages of Invaded Areas.

Paris, oct. 20 The city OF Lille, it
is now established. was plundered by
the Germans prior to their evacua-
ton Though the town was not de-
s'reyed like Cambrat Lens and other
cities. Lille represents another count
in the deadly French determination
to wreak vengeance upon the in
diXldnal% q erEsass22 eompaanders after
It Is Ina possible tn over EN- phasize
the growing frenzy Of the French cry.
town for town, village for village"
Now that victory Is assured. L Echo
de Parts solemnlv warns the German
UNDERGO Officers that they had better
preserve the orders from their
snperlors commanding them to
fsssiHaer' and 9yuq~if 2 sse fesaastsatssd
towTs;~~fer these saHaers. tire paper
SAYS, will he their ctly alib:s when
the reckoning is taken.
The Temps SAYS. we know the
name OF the of1irec who ordered the
destruction OF the Lens coal mines
Shall We forget o.
This is not a fantastic outburst, but
typical Of the cola determination Of
the French peorte 10 bring to trial
every German officer responsible for
IouNain down to Lille II will un-
QUESTIONABLE figure in the peace terms
The French government is in pos
session of German army orders Great
ing sNSt ematic plumber bends VIII Ell
though responsible 10 the quarter
master. are permitted to take a GER
tain proportion OF the loot back to
their homes, for thor families
IN the smoky sunset on the Place
de la Concorde I have seen hundreds
of Lilies homeless civilians gather
around the sym holic statue OF Lille.
draped in flags ana f,wers. Men and
women were crying historically: tears
of grief mingled with tears OF joy
over the liberation Of their town
! saw an aged mar, with prophets
beard, mounting The pedestal of the
stH'ue, lifr his clenched fists like a
modern Isaiah. and, with flaming eyes.
shout .heavenwards;
God hear our oath. The de-
stroyers OF our hearths and homes
shall pay In blood snd tears for our
sufferingst'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-21
American Breeziness Helps
France Get On Its Feet Again
Cheerful Careless Good Nature of the Doughboy Brings Back
Tint Of Life to Worn and Suffering People-1ncidents Of
Daily Life.

dropped before my eyes. 1t was a
popular sidewalk cafe in front of the
opera where twenty and more Amer
lean doughboys were scattered among
the tables slipping coffee with dozen
or so red-faced huskies wearing the
Australian brown. 4 lad with drawl
that must have been bred in Ala,
bama breeze9 into the crowd and ad-
dressed all within range of his voice.
I'm say sugar is some valuabl
when you see 1t in a jewelers. window
alongside of diamonds an emeralds
an pretty things that away"
Value OF Sugar.
He cast a keen eye around the
group to find the expected challenge.
1t came promptly:
"Whadye mean? Sugar in a jew
elers window" a bull-necked ser
Geant with the insignia of the signal
corps on his collar, sneered contempt
tuously. III it was ~ock of humps
(soldier slang for a favorite brand of
American cigarettes) ! might believe
you"
The upshot of the ensuing argument
was that some money was put up.
that being always the anal anbiter
where soldiers go, and the whole
troup rose from their seats and clat-
tered down the adjacent rue de la
Paix.
i followed to be in at the death
hen reached the group before the
window of very exclusive gold
smith's--the Tiffany OF Paris--a SYM
pathetic crowd of French girls and
men had closed around the strangers
to share in the excitement. The in
lection of the douEhboys' excitement
readily spread to the natives and there
was high babble OF mixed tongues
Sur0 enough there In tho " ip1nu,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-21

Paris. Oct 20.--Two eanneon drivers
waiting for their care to take a load
from an American Red Cross ONCE.
which happened to be moving it's
quarters, climbed down from their
cars. dug two gloTes and a baseball
from some hidden recess under the
seats and began to toss each other
high ones.
This occurred this morning on the
Rue King George v. . street Of ex-
elusive and sedate mansions Just of
the Champs Elysee, comparable.
should say, to New FORKS Madison
avenue somewhere in the eighties
A crowd gathered. Grocers' boys
pushing tiny carts paused to admire
the dexterity OF the two lanky Amer
leans; nurses bound with their
charges to the leafy avenues OF the
Elysee halted them to watch the
backward and forward flights Of the
bali. A French army officer. whose
generous spade-beard nearly covered
the medals OF honor on his blue tunic
stared little incredulousfy at first.
then slowed his pace to Join the fringe
of spectators.
There were fifty watchers IN all.
Puts One Over.
Look out for this one, Bill; I'm
going to put something on IT," quothed
the dough boy with the red hair show
ing like a smoidering flame under the
tight rim of his service cap. He
wound himself up and delivered some
thing leaving trail Of smoke. His
companion caught It with one hand an
II curved outward just at his knees.
"Bullee. mon brave." shouted the
French colonel and clapped his gloved
hands.
The dough boys grinned and con-
tinued their game with intense Sc
robustness, pretending to ignore the
admirtng crowd OF watchers,
went on my way convinced that
I had beautiful concrete example to
illustrate what ] wanted to write con-
corning the ways OF American sol-
diers In France.
Loss than an hour later, another
equally delightful illustration was
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-21
NEARING GHENT.

London, October 20 Tho
Relgians late tonight were lessl
than ten miles west and north
west of Client.
The Havre war Office en-
nounces the crossing of the linss
Moerkerke Maldegham Ursel-
Aeltre, and SAYS the Relrian3|
have reached the Dutch fro-a
tier in the north and southwark
have advanced twelve and ~
half miles east OF Bruges.
Eecloo, on the Eruges- Ghentl
railway, is near falling. A num-
Der of prisoners. some guns and
great quantities of war mate
rial were captured. Il
The entire BELGIAN littorAla
has been cleared of Germans
Unofficially it is renorted f3.s
900 Germans were driven across
the Dutch frontier and were i1,.|
termed in Holland. The concens|
trio advance on Client con-
tinues in full swing. The alias
are plunging upon their brn4]
from three directions, north.
west, west and southwest.
Cavalry detachments are far|
in advance of the main infantfys
forces, and it is the swiftness OH
the mounted troops advances
that has led to premature IT,
ports of the fall Of Client.
Moerkerke lies five milAss
northeast of Bruges; Made
chen is nine miles dHe east M
Bruces; Ursel lies ten mit.7l
northwest of Client. and Aeltre|
a town of considerable sire. liess
twelve miles due west Of Ghsnss|
The British launched d nerxsE
smash on the Selle river ahnra
lie Cateau and advanced nenra8
than a mile on the east bank uss2
a ten mile front.
Here. as well as from Denainss
the advance threatens Vals1
ciennes, the largest Germss3S
base in the northern area hl
sides Client. Last front dis~
patches show the British, ca
OF penain. less than i've njln1|
west Of Valenciennes. N
Below lie Cateau Americas
troops are progressing stesNia
side by side with tho British
threatening the German st6
gap line east Of the 6aml
Disc canal. 1T
To the south Of this front
French made new Imp
progress toward Marie, - %
vital rail base. Both Gui1
Rihemont are believed iu =
hands.
North 81 the upp1r I I'il
tha Alma Tho x
&x sSs SsAS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-21

On Thursday. October "a. there will
mature Ss39.64s,5oo of the 41-2 per
cent treasury certificates OF indebted
ness issued June 25 last--the first of
the seven certificates sales totaling
s65,320. 900 made in anticipation
OF the fourth liberty loan. These GER
tif1cates will be used by the banks in
making their 10 per cent payment for
the bonds on the date mentioned.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-21
Haltfax Gocs Over.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
= South Boston. Va. Oct. 2s.--Hali-
fax sold $s50.00v in liberty bonds.
Chairman Doan rejoices that the coun-
ty went over the top in face OF diff
ticulties
Boy Scouts sold $4,000 in the last
saven days
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Evening star., 1918-01-23
WANTED-ROOMs.

1906 3oth ST N.w.-Three unfurnished rooms;
bath, heat and gas. o4s
ONE OR TWO rooms. furnished unfurnished
with kitchenette. by federal employc and wife: :
refined Jewish family preferred. Address Box
Evening star., 1918-01-23

FOR sALE-A BEAUTIFUL NEW SIX
room and attic home, in the best resi-
Dental section in Washington Heights.
lively decorated, southern exposure,
large porches front and rear. screened
throughout. All the latest modern ap-
pliances and garage on rear. Can be
bought for ST. $50. reasonable terms.
PHILLIPS & SAGER, INC,
1409 New York ave. NV.
For Sale-An attractive modern home,
northwest. with all the latest conven-
fences: double porches; hot-water heat
and electric lights. Can be bought for
$3.50 on $500 cash and $3.50 per
month, including all interest. A bargain
PHILLIPS sAGER, mo.
14O0 New York ave. NV.
For sale-An exceptionally large six
room house, near Arcade market, west
Of 18th St. Can be bought for 4.S50.
on reasonable cash payment. Balance
PHILLIPS sAGER, INC.
1409 New York ave. NV.
For ssle-ons of the largest s1x-
room houses northeast: 225 feet wide
with hot-water heat and electric lights:
hardwood floors; double porches; large
lot to wide paved alley. Can be bought
for $3.50. viii make reasonable term
PHILLIPS 4 SAGER. INC.
14O8 New York ave. NV.
For Sale-six- room home, northwest,
with garage and 200 feet Of ground.
Can be sold for $780, Reasonable
terms can be arranged.
PHILLIPS & SAGER. INC,
1O9 New York ave. NV.
Evening star., 1918-01-23
BUSINESS PROPERTY.
FOR SALE.

STONE & FAIRFAX. 1912 New York a~s.
FOR SUPERINTENDENT BUILDING.
Less than assessors raIuat!cu. Size Of build.
ing 241135 3o-ft. alley: very large storeroom !:
cellar. ltrge rooms I'd and Sd floors: leased
81 500 year. Wants offer OF S2s. 500.
STONE & FAIRFAX, 1912 New York ave.
Evening star., 1918-01-23
FOR RENT
JAMES F. SHEA,
643 Louisiana Ave. NV.

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406 1Ith sw. sr. ". .17.50
4S1 IL sw, 7r, w. 1850
40S 11th sw, sr.w- 1850
1891 AZ sw. sr. b. 1850
41S Fl sw. 6r. W. ..14.50
All Eye sw. Or. b. 1880
7"5 9Th sw. sr. w. .14.50
225 Lin pl sw. Or. W 13. 30
BUSINESS
4O5 18th NV, 4-story
building .......1 1900
701 N Cap. sto & fit. 125
GIL La av,3-sty bdg75. 90
1888 L NV tstore) .65. 90
18th & G NV. store 60. 90
900 I'd rw, store. 800
921 E NV. sto. DIV. 30. 90
332 14th sw, ,sto&dw50.O 90
1867 G sw. sto. .8r. DALAI
23O6 Nichols av Sc,
store and dwg. 40. 90
o054 E NV, st&dw 35. so
115 II NV. sto. .sr. b. 80. 90
149 ID lie, store. :. 80. 0i,
81 & F NV. .sto&dw. %. 30
2214 18th NV. sto. $3.50
COLORED
1886 l. NV, 7r. W. 20. 90
1914 30th NV. Or, ID. 1850
s2p I'd sw. Cir. W. .15.0o
3e:J I'd sw. ,ir, w. 1890
Io11 4th NV, Or. .14.50
43D I'd sw, Or, W. 1880
22507 NJ NV, 6r, W. .12.59
1422 s G Nv Sc, Or. VIZ. .OC
154 Chicago st ,5r,w12. 90
@i29 f NV, 6r. W. .11.5O
rs N Sc. Or, w....1O.50
James F. Shea, E
PRINTED BULL
Evening star., 1918-01-23

NICELY FURNISHED HOUSE IN BEST NV.
section; L.. T. rooms: %s 2 baths; steam heat: else
,ss onth sner,. tsr 70 ee ippreciated $500
Evening star., 1918-01-23
INVESTMENT PROPERTY.

NEARLY NEW THREE-SToRY APARTMENT
house: modern. attractive: twelve suites of four
sleeping porches; near War Department and Y.
NJ. O.. A.: suitable for Office purposes service
select rooming house: less than $4,000 will pur-
chase equity. Address Boz Star Office.
Evening star., 1918-01-23

EXCELLENT LITTLE BRICK HOUSE, CON
tanning six rooms and bath (near North Caplto
ST.. on Florida ave. ne: conveniently locates
to both car lines; will sell for e. $50: bareaiI
for home or investment.
THos. d. FARRELL
Phsls 0ai1 786. Suits e37 Woodward BLDG.
Evening star., 1918-01-23
WANTED-GARAGES

WANTED-GARAGE IN VICINITY OF 18th ST
and Col. rd. Mr.. A. F. HENNING, 1874 Col I'd
Tel. Col. 1926.
Evening star., 1918-01-23

MONEY MADE RENTING RoOMs-CoRNER
near Union station: 10 rooms. baths: hot water
heat: easy terms: low price for immediate sale
1928 Mass. ne.
ON EASY TERMS; 17-ROOM HOUSE: TWO
baths: lot 2Sx15O: best downtown section.
PERCY H. RUSSELL. CO.. 9th & n. Y. ave. NV.