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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

y, Einian IN treating tho charges Of
ur Algsr sdrorially was Influenced
ny a desire to advance the business
interests OF Richmond at the expense
NJ Petersburg is gratuitous ard false
We rejoice in Petersburg prosperity
and growth ard have been glad of op-
portunitics to comm nd her for the
good work which her churches and
rood people have done IN behalf OF
the soldiers Petersburg has worthy
and progressive merchants and we'll
conducted hoteis and restaurants II
there has been extortion. az Is charg-
ed. KS feei satisfied that those who
have practice5 the extortion are not
representative Of the business men
generally of that city.
We sympathiEe with the natural in
dignation felt by Petersburg at the
charges Of 'profiteerine." and hope
that the agitation against this ai1es-
"a practice viii PIT an end 20 IT al
together We are Jealous for the
good name Of virs'niz ard Of Peters
burg We do not wish TO permit any
practice that VIII reflect upon sither.
nor have we any idea that the best
PEOPLE Of Petersburg do. We sug-
gozt that they carefully investigate the
allegations Of Mr. Alger They may
ne ens.ly disapproved II not true, II
has been suggested that the federal
government. IN whose interest Mr.. Al
ger has besn working. conauct an in
curry This may be- we'll srd we hope
II win Re done.
The vi~9iniar priuts testers this
morning from en- Governor Mann auG
two other Petersburg men, vigorous
!, denying the charges which have
been published. u AFFORDS US piess-
isse to give Kpaos 70 these We hope
that any inquiry which In + ads may
be full and thorough. and that IL n ~
be found that the soldier boys have
been given square deAI which ali
good American citizens want eham &c
rave everywNe~s.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03
THE WORLD T1qHTENs IT'S BELT.

age n food. They DO not have to DO
out Out, bsoAuse they have disappear
ct.
As for keeping tie pledges, the
American public hos thus ear shown
. very high standard of honor In the
matter OF conservation. and it~ eft
f1ctenoy IN saving increaees as fast as
"a understands the needs ard iearn1
the facts. 70 assume that there will
De normal supplies of guTar. cream.
milk. ice, and other materials used
in THIS industry. or that the wsa kness
- human nat re can be counted upcn.
is TO build hopes m an absolutely false
basis. The nation has already tight
ened f+s belt on z2neat beef. -erN, rntx,
ruEa1. fuel. electricity, transportation.
u win draw it's bett notch tighter
when tho soft-drink season opons---
fl eott1 wants 70 nnd VIII 70 20.
That is the whole truth
Such being the facts. IT Dshooves
~oft drink nanufa cturer and diytr1ou-
tor TO practice economy and suns4f-
tuition IN every possible way Waste
Of FodA-fountAtn ingredients must be
stopped. and business must be swfson sd
TO FRUIT Juices and other conservation
beverages, as wefl as to sales of fresh
fruits. The manufacturer and deal
sr VINO drifts erndIy into the coming
season hoping that things Will be ''as
uruai" is certain 10 And himself in
a strange world. Those who look
ahead, however. prepare for tie ew
I conditions, and adopt q vigorous con-
Ttrvcttve program Of teamwork IN
conservation, and the pushing OF sub
s"'tutes. Will be following tina wise
course
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT WAR WORK.

rave $1,000 as its contribute ION 20 the
her committee TO add eight beds to the
eight they already supported in the
Washington ward Of the Neuflly hes
pitai in France.
Indians OF the different reservations
we're asked TO contribute baskets TO a
bag and basket satS planned nv the
on1ntttee 10 raise money for surgical
dressings. The contributions were so
varied and generous and the work
rlanship and design so beautiful that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

ent war was Private MishssI
O'Leary, who single-handed STACKED
and killed an incredible number OF
the enemy and won the Victoria
Cross. O'Leary started his war
service as a private in the Con-
naught Rangers. and he is now O
captain His whole career indicates
that he does not know what the word
fear means.
Another splendid fighting man who
halls from Tipperary arrived IN New
York the other day to Join the re-
cruiting forces of the British and
Canadian Recruiting Mission. His
name is Captain Thomas r. Mac
Mahon, of the Irish Guards, and he
won the Military Cross in the Bait g
Of the Somme. In September 1917
the Irish Guards saw very strenuous
fighting In the Battle Of the Somme
They carried all their detectives in
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

There are no better fighting men
m the British Army than the Irish
troops. They have proved this in
many a hard-fought battle. The
Royal Irish FusiIiers are called Fag-
n-Bsllagh boys, a Gaelic phrase In
Heating that they ~clear the wsy."
There are so many famous Irish
regiments that all Of them cannot be
aamed here. Among the best are
he Munster Fusiliers, the Royal In
soskilling Fusiliers, the Irish Guards,
he Dublin Fusiliers, the Royal Irish
Regiment, the Royal Irish Rifles and
ne Connaught Rangers, with whom
8rigadier General W. A White Of
= HE British and Canadian Recruit
mging Mission saw strenuous serv~
Ice In South Africa.
Ihese splendid soldiers come frcsn
both the north and south Of ireland
One of the first heroes OF the pres
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03
A PASSOVER APPEAL.

The central committee for the re-
lief OF Jews suffering through the
zrar as issued a special passover APP
PEAL II Is the object Of the COM
nittec TO secure at least 25. 600 sub
scsiaers. who win give $40 each.
family In the var zone during the en-
tire passover week, beginning on
Wedn esday evening. March 81. and
ending on Thursday. April 4.
II Is Ut old JEWISH cust ON 30 in
wife stranger on the first two nights
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

From now until next harvest the
srsrlf w1li tighten Hs belt
The allied countries in Europe Will
10 It as 6 matter Of grim necessity.
END 7ve Americans ~v1r 90 - as a
reoral Obligation.
II sl1 the food in the aIIisd coun-
sySes ard North america we're brought
epsether now 81 would come decided
r. shor. Of feeding the nstions ON q
neaee-tirne basis.
We have the balance ~ food TIRE
sortes nations have the present bal
snce ~ fighting rtreng4h- root Is
fn4, for fighter. II does not belong
q, ~ hut IN them, and we know this.
~. wifi see that the, Set II.
Toesa things be:rr 60, T. IS lrtar,
sxsfnx 70 sec an Industry Ike ira;
svo,ufacs,1rtnS and dtstrrbuting sof,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

- soon as the United States de-
mr. X. Lane. wife OF the secretary of
he interior. called a meeting of the
WIVES Of the bureau chiefs 10 arrange
xDw the -sanfzation % the interior
department for war work.
The Organization thus formed has
grown rapidly. II Is supported by
thCse connected with the interior de-
DArtment in Washington and the field
service Of the department.
Last autumn the Territory of Alaska
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03
PETERSBURG CITIZENS DENT ExToRT7oN

The suggestion thSt a formal Of.
xsoiAi investigation lie maze Of the
onarwe that soldiers from Camp Lee
aas required 70 pay excessive prices
for food and other commodities In
fetersourg appears 20 open the way
% clear Up the confusion resulting
ssors statements made hy Mr.. Lymsa
o. Aigsr. Of the public service reserve.
1 and hotly denied sy responsible cih-
.~ns nd business organizations Of
Tesersourg
The inquiry need not take any gr eat
arnount of time. II should be posi-
bic In a single day 20 establish whether
the practice Of cvarchareins Uncle
sans nxhttng nen Ia widely prsva-
sens or If II oocurv only occasionally,
or not at ell
That resentment should have beer
fair in Petsrspur~ At the publication
Of Mr.. AIV~rs statement WAS quite
eafural Tho nrst reaction upon the
zn.nds Of the more prominent oitizsns
OF that town was ons Of hot indigna-
don. The Ird4r-Appeal was parttcu
sariy vfrulsnt in aEtrFbuting 70 tn peo-
n,e az Richmond. and especially TO
M viryiulan. sslfffh ana sordid mo
tive, to-wit. the desire ~ EeS tbs sol
c,ers into the city IN larger numbers
sr that we might have the opportu~
rs,y to 60 what Mr AIrer charges
that many Petersburg concerns have
been coinr by way of making money
unfairly.
That we may be understood, we
~ssh to cay again that in au that
hsf been printed IN the news ard
editorial columns %. The virgtn'an
we have had only the purpose tn. nelp
10 insure square deal fer the men
vho are to fight our battles in France
ana Germany we have no axe to
grind and there Is no place in vir-
ssnia where The Virgin.su has more
loyal aad valued friends than ia
peaershurg. The sngge ton that The
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

and Is ready to leave the hospital, he
receives one of these gift bundles
Hospital books made up of pictures
good short stories. jokes. etc, compiled
BY employees of the pension Office
are also included In the box.
It lie the aim to furnish every man
who entered the service from the in.
terror department with wooden com,
forts as soon as possible and to try t.
keep in touch with him during the
war--in other words. to stand back
of him
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

OF passover, called the Seder nights,
ant on which q special home service
IN commemoration OF the exodus from
Egypt Is held by every Jewish family.
The central committee has asked
that $4,000 Jewish families adopt a
Jewish family "over there" The va
rious committees throughout the
country are seconding the efforts of
the central committee and tho local
committees will appeal to every mem
Der Of the Jewish community In
Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

their attack and then found theass
selves fianked by q nest of machins
guns known az The Quadr1lateral,
and were subjected to q heavy frs
from the rear.
Finally" said Captain Mae.
Mahon, "a blooming tank rods over
The Quadrilateral, smashing the
wire entangiements. and the position
was soon taken by the Irish Guards
and another regiment got hit on
the head by piece Of shell and was
bowled over, but fortunately | had
OF one of the tin hats, as we cali the
steel helmets, and 1t brrka the force
of the blow.
There are thousands Of freshmen
in the United States who can halp
win the wa. by volunteering now for
one or another of the hard-hit+ing
Irish regiments and shsre In ~Iria5
valor." famous the world over.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

Si.i5o was received from the sale.
One box q week Is sent through the
Red Cross to Neuilly hospltai contain
inI, necessary hospital supplies for Tho
.sixteen beds.
Three or four gift bundles are IN.
ciuded In each box. These contain a
gweAtsr. a pair OF socks. pair OF
Vristlets. helmet, a scarf. six hand.
kerchiefs. one wash cloth, soap. a
shaving stick. a toothbrush and tooth
paste. When a soldier has recovered
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

TIC record Of the dotngs OF Treemasry
prior TO 1T17.
The following items from "Ander-
sons Publication, A. .. 1T3S" and au-
Their ticatsd In the Official Masonic
year book of the grand lodge OF
England (1st1 are Of interest to Ma
sonic students:
Saint Albar formed the Hrst Ma
sonic lodge In Britain 2s7: King All
elstan granted a charter to Freema-
sons. s26; Grend Lodge formed at
( ork under Prince Edwin. Gas; I'D
ward III revised the constitution
1883; Henry VI initiated. 1850: lingo
Jones constituted several o q & 8
1907; Earl Of Saint Adams regulated
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03
RICHMOND FRATERNITIES
CONTINUED from Third Page.)

t1bHlIuuBd OH L iliE "a 4 AABsy
their han, corner Hull and Tenth
streets South Richmond. II was a
fine meeting. and indeed all OF Hen
derscn's meeting are fine msettn rs.
Brothers OF tho oder throughout the
city are invited to visit this lodge OF
Odd Fellows and are assured of a
cordial welcome After the compile
ton Of much routine business the
lodge discussed further preparations
for the reception Of the Bundle Of
Stioh which couvenea in Hendsrson
lodge the hre Thursday IN March.
There will be a special musical pro-
gram to lntersperse the speeches by
the various visiting brothers. High
land Springs announces that thex ak
poet to have fifty members at the vis-
itatIon. How about the othsr lodges
Brothers, viii Highland Springs Guido
you? Don't fail to come.
FTtzhugfy lodge. No. %, I. o. O. f.,
met al usual Last Monday night at
their hail. corner of Harrison and
Broad streets and a large attendance
OF the brothers greeted the noble
grand as his gavel called the session
o order for the formal opening. Third
degree work was the order OF the
evening and All enjoyed the exercises.
An invitation from Patrick Henry
lodge was accepted TO the effect that
Ftzhugh extend them a visit on next
Tuesday nigh. week hence TO confer
degrees. II will be worth the time of
any Odd Fellow 70 be at Patrick
Henry on that night to witness the
splendid work of Fitzhughs superb
degree team, 6rothe- Penzer ia the
deg 10 master. and a. man OF positive
talent. The wonderful oo-ordinati IN
OF his team is due to his mastery CON
ception and ingenious Interpretation
Of the tablaux in the ritual
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03
Tenplars Go to the Front.


AZ early as June IS, 9117. as re-
ported through the columns of the
Masonic Chronicler. a hospital unit to
be made up entirely of Michigan
Knights Tempiar will soon leave for
tbs European battlefront. This en-
terprise was determined at the grand
comrnandery session OF the sixty 4 rst
annual conclave Of Michigan knights
Templar. DR.. F. A. Roberts. OF
Flirt will head the orga nfza.ion to
Europe. A. committee composed of
Major A. M. Hume, or Owoso. and
Major George l. Harvey, of Fort
Huron, has been named to complete
arrangements.
The Templars after an exciting and
patriotic session, probably the most
dramatic the order has ever known,
resolved upon this course of action.
Three hundred men with tears
streaming down their faces unani-
mcusly voted TO send the unit after
they had heard eloquent appeals for
true patriotism from the grand com
nardery officers
Freernasonry Prior to TIT.
In former article on the early
history OF Masonry we underworld TO
correct a statement made by the dis
tinguished editor of the Masonic
Chronicler that there was no authen-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

Al Jolson announces that his pre-,
sent appearance at the Winter Gar
den. New York. In '*Sinbad" is his
last Appearance at that typical New
York place Of amusement. Al says he
wishes TO get away from the Winter
Garden tyre Of revue before the PEG
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

Avoid Shc-f-Cufa,

Avoid Shot, Outs.
Of ccommodating itnsl; to III .
c7prices OF individuals who wish to
attain its honors and prsfer1nentw by
sbort-cpta. Il ir not honorsd by the
wav has become noted. nor by one
who watts until he ia ready for a vow
are ar change of residence and
bystnees. and than appl,es for inttia-
finr tr+n ,fe rcvstar4es r3etter never
y,,aL. sycb r,ep Ntsmorm than m go
Iowsr inc in~titution IA 20 make n
a,,bs. rviant N +hair convenience and
ciata tSe honor corYerrad or ra+her
tta favor +hrs hAstow,e.d --.Johr W
prown
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,nrnas. - - ,a" g, ~
rrnSla -rbora ara rortv-forr .,+ars
e., 80 ,sFa+n - Vtrefrta t1cIuSine Ave-
Ictanter. IN the cit., n 9irhnnnd onIv
Ma.oru, 1tven aaryh4arp x-,xyn
an"r,etsrs nrs a1,vshIa ~ Sano ~ az, 80
go,
" rn,r.a pv.oxw, x,,,.n 80 a
+o, getrhtn IA worthy granS Tn.tror
49,. 70 a. xv,r+,,,. s,~~rS ~. -
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s1a .as,In ~v ~. 1000 T,,na
as ~ NJ, v go - r~c-.A 80 49,, AA
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account u @o ~, ~ 49,, VI 1soi ~
I1eet'hss @hs No. io'-
I lowing inc '"H
MlS<t'a!i cinap1I' So' o. n.esB IN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

meets In Masons' hall. 1908 East
Franklin street, on the third Tuesday
In each month.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03
MOOSE

Richmond Vfr gtnia lodge, No. $50,
l.. o. O, M. meets every Monday night
at 8 o'clock at It's lodge rooms, 33S
East Franklin street. J. f. McCau-
ley IL dictator and II. II. Earznan ia
secretary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

pie get tired OF him and Incidentally
aoYne or the New York scribes say he
wants ~ &c from under the shuberts'
l7 anagenent worse
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

Sc. Johns lodge, No. 80, meets In
Masonic temple on tho second Tues
day IN each month.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

Joppa lodge. No. 40, meets in Ma
sonic temple on the first Thursday In
each month.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

Dove lodge, No. 81, meets on the
second Friday in each month at Ma
sonic temple.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

the lodges. 1881; Sir Christopher
Wren. grand master, 1895: William
III initiated. 1890.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

Fraternal lodge, No. So, meets in
Masonic temple on the second Mon
day In each month.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

Heurico Union lodge. No. 1870. meets
In Masonic hall, III la North TWEEN
ty-ffth street. GA the drst Monday In
each month.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

Annity lodge, No. rs, meets in Ma
sonic temple on the third Tuesday IN
each month.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03
ARCANUM.

Union council, No. 81, Royal Ar
cnnurn, meets at th< PythiAn hall,
1907 East Broad street, every sec
ond and fourth Monday nights.
r. r BUTLER,
Secretary.
700 Noble avenue. Ginter Park. city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

Lodge of Strict Observance, NO 207.
meets In Masonic temple on the fourth
Friday in each month, except on SEQ
ond Friday In December.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

The Virginia Masonic Journal is the
Official organ of Masonry IN Virginia.
ara every Mason should subscribe 20
IT, The Richmond Vtrginfan com
mends II TO the members,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

Lewis Gfuter lodge. No. S17, uaestI
ut Gtnter Park. on the third Thursds.
In each month.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

Meridian lodge, No. 2SA, meets n
Masonic temple at noon on the fourth
Monday in each month.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

Mis&pah chapter, No. Sc. meets in
Masonic temple on the third Tuesday
in each month at s o'clock P. NJ. Mrs.
Al!ce Thompson is worthy matron.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

Weeehsnapt ON lodge, no. 303. meets
at Ridge church on ths fourth Mon
day IN each month
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

Babcock lodge, No. 392, meets a
Highland Springs on the fourth Fri
day In each month.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

Arenae chapter, No. II, meets In
Masonic hall on Twenty fifth street
the third Monday in each month ut
o'clock r. NJ Miss Louise Beaie is
WORTH inatron. For the present on
account Of cons nrvation of fuel. the
meetings are held the Thursday fol-
lowing the third Monday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

FRuttl chapter, No, 9, meets In
Masonic temple or the second Tues
day In each mouth at o'clock p. M
Mrs. Lille Hutn ls worthy mAtron.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

ScTths1de lodge, No 302. meets IL
Highland Park on tbs third Friday IL
each month.
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vTtxE ere Id lodge. No 2S0, meets in
Barton Heights on tho third Monday
In each month.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

Manchester chr pter. No. s3, meets ir
Masonic hall, South Richmond, on tbs
fourth Tuesday at s o'clock P M
Miss Frances Craig Is worthy ma
fruu
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MRS. Fannie Brown Butcher. OF Bar
ton Heights. Is worthy grand rnatron
o. Virginia; Nj. r. Church, of Falls
Church. In worthy grand patron
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

Masonic temple on tho second Tues
day In each month.
Joppa lodge. No. 40, meets in Ma
sonic temple on the first Thursday in
each month.
Dove lodge, No. 81, meets on the
second Friday in each month at Ma
sonic temple.
FraterraaI lodge, No. So, meets in
Masonic temple on the second Mon
day in each month.
Annity lodge. No. rs, meets in Ma.
sonic temple on the third Tuesday Ia
each month.
Henrfco Union lodge. No. 1870. meets
in Masonic hall, III la North Tween
ty-fifth street. CA the drst Monday In
each month.
Lodge of Strict Observance, no s07,
meets In Masonic temple on the fourth
Friday in each month, except on SEQ
ond Friday in December.
Meridian lodge, No. aS4. meets IN
Masonic temple at noon on the fourth
Monday in each month.
Babcock lodge, No. 392, meets al
Highland Springs on the fourth FRI
day In each month.
H-orthgidc lodge, No. so2. meets in
Highland Park on the third Friday In
each month.
g1txg ere Id lodge. No 2S0, meets in
Barton Hsights on tho third Monday
In each month.
Weeth1napt ON lodge. NO. 3G2, meets
at Ridge church on tina fourth Mon
day IN each month.
Lewis Gfnter lodge. No. SH7, NESTS
at Gtnter Park. on the third Thursday
In each month.
The Virginia Masonic journal 10 the
ofic!Ai organ OF Masonry IN Virginia.
ar every Mason should subscribe 20
IT, The Richmond VtrginfAn com
nends 1t TO the members,
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R~Iy chapter, No. 27, meets iu
Masonic nal Highland Park, on the
fourth Friday at r, NJ. Mrs Ger
trude Phillips is worthy matron,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

Richmond lodge, No 10, meets on
the first Tuesday IN each month al
Masonic temple.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-03

Metropolitan lodge, No. II, meets in
Masonic temple on the second Thurs
day In each month.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-14
LARDER OF KAISER
KARL WELL FILLED
Austrian Paper Publishes In
ventory OF FOOT.

Vienna, Austria, Dec. 13.-"Below
is a list of the food-stuffs forcibly
Communicated in Rumania and for.
warded to Emperor Karl, in Vienna.
to enable the imperial family to
hold out as Kaiser Karl SO repeat.
edly urged his people do" says the
CIeslau volkswacht, and gives the
following list:
Four thousand pounds finest wheat
-four.
Two thousand pounds second quail
ity. flour.
One thousand pounds of semolina,
One thousand pounds shelled peas
One thousand pounds finest maize
flour.
Three hundred and twenty pounds
smoked beef.
Eleven hundred pounds of fat.
One hundred pounds of nuts.
Fourteen hundred eggs.
One thousand two hundred and fiji
ty pounds pea flour.
Seven hundred and fifty pounds of
beans.
Fifty bottles raspberry juice.
One hundred and sixty pounds of
sauer kraut.
Thirty pounds honey.
Forty pounds plums.
Fifty jars apricot jam.
Thirty jars apricot jam.
Thirty jars roast goose.
Thirty jars roast duck.
Thirty jars roast chicken.
Seventy pounds preserved apples.
Sixty pounds of preserved pears.
One hundred and fifty bottles
champagne.
Ten bottles brandy.
Ten tons of oats.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-14
CAPITAL ASPIRES
TO AERIAL STATION

Announcement was made by s. p.
Puffer, secretary of the Charleston
Chamber of Commerce, that a move
ment has been put on foot by the
Parkersburg Board of Commerce and
taken up by business organizations
in the state to bring about the es-
tablishment Of m aerial mail sery.
ice for the wcs.e;n section of West
Virginia, Charleston have been Sc
lected. according to the plans, as a
terminal point. Tha matter has been
taken up with po5tmaster General
Burleson, The proposed route is to
include Pittsburgh. Washington, Pa;
Wheeling, Marietta, Ohio; Parkers
burg, HUNTINGTON and Charleston.