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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
GERMANS OWE FRANCE
SIXTY-EIGHT BILLIONS
No Indemnity Asked, hut Paris De-
mnnds Rcpnrntf0n, Declares
Editor.

PARIS. November l7.--Germauy'
debt 10 France is estimated at $50
enn.oooo0o francs hv the Matin in an
portions the debt as follows: Return
Of the indemnity Of 1871 with interest.
10000, 100000 frames: exnenses in the
present war, 40. 900 900 900 frames:
pensions, 10000 100000 francs aud
reparation for damage 100000 900. 900
francs.
The Matin declares that France must
secure Acknowledgements of the debt
before examining the way in which
ii is TO he paid France wants no i'm :
dcmnity profit, but all frenchmen want
lawful rcparation.
Germany and Austria. il adds should
return TO the allies a minimum of
1000. 100000 tons of shipping I'm pay
mcnt for that destroyed in the war.
hut they have at their disposal only
1000. 100000 tons. Consequently the
delivery OF the entire German Austrian
merchant marine would constitute only
half reparution.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
ONE MORE VOTE NEEDED
TO PASS SUFFRAGE BILL
Leaders Prepare for Campaign Of
One Hundred Di,s to OBJ
tain Il.
PLAN BIG DEMONSTRATION
Contest Will BE Conferred on Senator'S
Gay, OF Louisiana Borah, OF Idaho,
and the Successful Candidate in
New Hampshire.
Ian BIG DEMONSTRATION

WASHINGToN. November l6.-Suf-
fragists still need one vote TO pass
the Susan Il. Anthony amendmen,
through the Senate. They have 100
days left in which to secure this vote
before the present Congress ends IL
favorable action is not secured before
March 4, the measure will have TO be
put through the House again.
Leaders of the National Woman's
Party this week will begin campa igns
In three States In the hope of winning
over at least the one necessary Sena
tor. Plans also are being made for II
great demonstration at the capital in
the middle OF December to stir the
members of the upper branch TO favor
able action
The three best chances for winning
over the one required vote, the sur
fragists believe, arc Senator Gay. OF
Louisiana: Senator Borah, OF Idaho and
the successful candidate of the con-
tested senatorship election In New
woman suffrage, but a Statewide suf-
fraSe measure was defeated at the
recent election in Louisiana. The suf-
fragist leaders now are hoping TO get
him to support the Federal method OF
securing the reform. Senator Borah's
position is put down as uncertain. 1t
is believed that there is n possibility
OF altering his views on the question.
John b. Jameson, the Democratic
candidate in New Hampshire. already Is
IL supporter of the suffrage amendment
George Moses, Republican candidate.
has not yet announced his stand. Suf-
fraGists will attempt to bring dec
laration from him before the contested
election is finally decided.
Organizers and speakers Of the Ma
tional Womans Party will tour these
States to bring all possible pressure
to bear on the three doubtful men
Alice Paul chairman OF the wo-
mans party. charges that the antisuf-
frage forces in the Senate met on the
day President Wilson read the armi-
stice terms To Congress and agreed to
prevent 4 vote on the suffrage amend
;ncnt II this session.
The only way to make the Senate
act" says Miss Paul. lis TO make IL
more uncomfortable tor it not to act.
The only way, we can do this is to
attract the attention OF the country
TO the fact that self government. VIC
torious throughout the rest of the world
is delayed and obstructed by the United
states Senate. If thousand women
would protest before the doors Of the
Capitol the battle for their eufranchise-
mcnt would be won
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
AMERICANS KILLED
BY WAR THAN INFLUENZA
Scventy-Eight Thousand Deaths
Chargenblc to Epidemic in
40 Leading Cities.
CASUALTIES IN FRANCE 100000
or This Number, Less Than One
Half Arc Dead, According to Tn
official Estimate by United States
Census Bureau.
CASUALTIES IN FRANCE 100, ,ooo
IRy Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. November 1.-THE
recent epidemic OF influenza in the
United States caused more deaths than
occurred among the American expedi-
tionary forces from all causes from
the time the irst unit landed in France
until hostilities ceased
This announcement to-day by the
Census Bureau was based on unofficial
estimates of the total casualties among
the overseas forces and reports from
torty-sX cities having a combined
population OF 23.OOO.000. which showed
So306 deaths from influenza and pneu-
monia from September to November g
Normally. these cities would have
lad 4 900 deaths from these causes dur
ing this period. II was said. leaving
approximately $4,000 as the number
properly chargcable to the epidemic.
The total casualties in the American
nouncemcnt. have recently been un-
officially estimated at 100000 On the
basis OF the number thus far reported.
il may be assumed that the deaths
accidents. are probably less than iJ
Ecr cent. and may not be more than
4C per cent of the total casualties. Or
this assumption. the loss of life in the
American expeditionary forces TO da.e
Is about 10000 or $1,000
The total Of deaths due to the in
tluenza epidemic in this country is nor
known the announcement said. as only
the forty-siX cities for which figures
we're given repor, vital alSTstAttstics.t to
The Census Bureau. The greatest NOR
tah,y due to the epidemic in proper
ton to population was a per 1000 in
Philadelphia ard the next greatest. g..
per 1000 was reported from Baltimore.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
GOVERNMENT TAKES CABLES
Postmnster-Gene Burleson to Exer-
else Same Control ms Over Other
Wires.

WASHINGTON. November 17.-Cou-
siderable furry was caused here to-
day by report that the government
had seized the transatlantic and other
cables as war measure.
Rumors that further international
troubles had arisen and that the gov
ernment had put a close clamp upon
Ever since the Postmaster General
was vested with authority over the
domestic wire companies. the govern
n:ent has been considering taking over
the cables. 1t was learned to-day.
International obstacles to this were
in the way ytand these had to be re-
moved by correspondence with Euro
pan governments. 1t was said. Finally.
The consent of all governments inter
ested was obtained and the President
on November signed an order giving
Postmaster-General Burleson the same
possessed over the telegraph and tele-
Dhone lines
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
ALWAYS THINK IN TERMS
OF MEN, HER COMPLAINT
Director of Suffrage Bureau Protests
Against PInn of National Assu-
cI:ltiO of manufacturers.

NEW YORK. November 1.-THE plan
Of the National Association of Manu-
facturers 10 opcn the doors 10 every
soldier and sailor who wishes mis-
old oJb Is viewed with dsapproval by
Miss Rose Young. director OF the Les.
lie Woman Suffrage Bureau
They always think i'm terms of men"
said Miss Rose to-day. THAT an
nounccmcnt is a good Illustration OF
the way employers look at the ease
The question is not quite so simple as
that; they have not done their full
duty TO society when they take care
But how about the nations graft
tude to the returning soldiers?"
Our gratitude TO the soldiers is bal
anCcd by our gratitude to the women
who took M their burdens at home
Well. how would you solve the
problem? Leave The men to shift for
themselves"
81 think it should he question
merely of the survival OF the fttest.
The employer should decide wholly
from the angle OF fitness for the lob
However. believe tho demands Of re.
construction Will make places for tho
best talent of both sexes. We must
remember tha, .hc whole world is to
be rcmadc. The final solution should
he equal pay for equal work"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
WOMAN ACCUSED OF FRAUD
ADMITS GETTING MONEY
When ArrniGncd She Testified to Hav-
Ing Received S54,GOU In lI6
Days,

san FRANCISCO. November 10
Ramification Of an alleged endless
chain sales swindle. through which il
is charged 5000 agents throughout the
United States lost more than $1,000
0oo. was revealed here with the ar
ra alignment OF Mrs. Ethel J. Cayce
fraud.
Edwin r Crocker. under indictmen,
in Los Angeles with his brother. Harry
l.. Crocker. Frederick w. Sterling. of
oakland and Mrs. Cayce was arrested
in Los Angeles last night.
Mrs. Cayce and the three men are
said 70 be directors In the Domestic
Utilities Manufacturing Company. OF
Los Angeles. They are Charged with
using the mails TO defra Id through
the sale OF contracts for the right 10
sell in certain districts washing ma
chimes and stove fues manufactured
by the utilities company.
the indictment charges that the four
held out to purchasers OF contracts
that they could sell like contracts.
making the plan variation of the end
less letter chain.
Mrs. Cayce. testifying. said that she
had profited $4,000 in lI6 days. Ed.
win r. Crocker, said to be president
OF the company. fed to Europe after
his indictment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
FORMER EMPEROR OWNS
LAND IN UNITED STATES
Property He Held In Germany VIII He
Returned TO People by
Government.
ny WILLIAM J. BUTLER.

LONDON. November 17.-Count Will.
helm Hohenzollern is now nearly broke
excep. for considerable property in the
United States and Canada held In an
other persons name. the Daily EN-
press is informed by its Amsterdam m
correspondent. The eHKaiser's l52
palaces, chateaus and shooting boxes in
Germany. having been bought with the
German peoples money. probably will
be returned to the nation by the Ger
man Socialist rebels. now in complete
control at Berlin and in every other
city and town of any Importance in
Germany. The former Emperor was
one OF the wcalthiest men in Germany.
but his fortune has been considerably
diminished during the war.
His vast number of shares in the
German shipping concerns are now
practically worthless.
1t was recalled to-day that William
II. always insisted upon his sons
marrying wealthy women. possibly with
view to a day of reckoning which
he may have foreseen. Prince Eitel
Fritzs wife. nee Grand Duchess OF Oh
denburg, and August Wilhelm's spouse.
the former Princess Of SonderburE-
Gluckaburg, are among the wealthiest
princesses In Europe. II their hus-
bands are unable to repeat their ia
ther-in-law's stunt" they will be out
aluck." az they say in sporting circles.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
PEOPLE FORCE KING
OFS1AXOlNY TO QUIT
Friends State That President Wilson
and Wife Will Soon Go to Paris

WASlIINt;TON, November IT,
Friends of President NyilsOn stated
To-day that ndviccs received in the
past twcnt!-four hours have led to
the decision ut the White House
that, unlcas some vitality important
domestic situation develops In the
United States, President nnd Mrs.
Wilson will Eo to Paris on the eve
of the peace congress.
In II general way. officials here
nrc placing the date for the first
meeting OF the con.rcss ns somc
time late I'm February or the cnrly
part of March. They point out TINT
Great Britain will not nnmc her
delegates until some weeks nftcr
the general elections TO he held late
this yenr. and that no steps will bc
tnkcn until Ii is clear TINT Gcrmnny
has effected 81 stable government md
the threatening Boishcvik wave hns
spent it's force.
Az yet, no intimntion for tho COM
position of the projected presidential
purity hns been forthcoming, hut
there Is rcnSOn to believe TINT II
would not nc lnrEc. Although II
would bc necensnry for the Prcsi-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
ASKED TO ASSIGN SHIPS
FOR SOUTHERN TRADE
Shipping Board Suggests South and
Central American Trade BE
Looked After mt Once.
BROAD POLICY is NEEDED
Director McAdoo Issues Statement
as to Requirements Necessary to
Cultivate Closer Relationship With
Republics of South.
BROAD POLICY is NEEDED
Try Associated prcss.1

WASHINGTON. November 17.-Im-
mediate assignment of ships for trade
with South and Central America has
been suggested to the Shipping Board
by the United States section Of the In
ternational High Commission. Pan
American organization to promote
commerce and trade relations between
the United States and the southern re-
Eublics.
n SecretarylMcAdoo.u us chairman 6trthe
United States section. tissled u state
ment to-day emphasizing the Import
ance ot ships for Immediate Latin
American trade. saying the official and
commercial interests Of Latin-Amcrica
insist on better transportation facili-
ties as Il basis for closer commercial
and financial relations.
The United States section OF the
Internationa! High Commissions" said
Mr.. McAdoo, has ventured to make 10
the Shipping Board number of sug-
gestions. some general and some spe-
cihc. relating TO the further prosecu-
tion OF It's constructive plans. as we'll
its conunl during their further oper-
alton by the board and otherwise.
These suggestions include the ;mme
east and west coasts of South America
and the careful planning Of freight
allocntion SO us TO avoid empty cargo
space on southpound trips.
~ will furthermore be necessary to
develop broad policy to meet the re-
quircments OF different industries and
sections of both North and South Amer
lea. in order that no undue hardships
may be placed on any given industry
or on any one section. Improvement
OF service for the West Indies and
the avoidance OF confusion and crowd
ing of schedules by careful ADJUST
ment, OF, calling dates are also matters
which have been submitted for the
consideration of the Shipping Board.
ON JuIy 10. 1915, addressed a com
munication to the delegates assembled
at the first Fan American Financial
Conference. emphasizing the necessity
of united effort to provide adequately
for the needs OF their commerce and 10
cradle them 70 avail themselves of the
markets of the United States. Much
has intervcned since 1915 to delay and
in many respects to make more difficult
the fuliillmcnt OF the task, but there
is. however. stt apg desire on the part
of every agency OF this government to
contribute. within tie measure OF its
power. toward giving TO our Latin
american commerce the most adequate
eactliticS'.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
NEW JERSEY BEGINS WORK
Calls for Conference to Frame Pro-
gram t0 Meet NcedS of Uccon-
structiOn Period,

TRENTON. n j.. Nr.ember IL
New Jersey is tho frstt State in the
Union TO call "a readjustmcnt conven.
ton TO frame Il comprehensive pro.
Struction period at the end of the war.
Announcement that call was be-
ing issued Ior such a gathering was
president OF the Manufacturers Coun-
ell OF New Jersey. The convention
Will meet 1T Newark on December
IL, and every phase OF the States in
dustrial and commercial life will he
represented.
Manufacturing interests. organized
labor; unorganizcd labor. agriculture
representatives to tho conferences to
assist In drafting n program for CO.
operative work to be carried out with
the arrival of world peace.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
FORMER FOOD CONTROLLER
OF ITALY Is "FLU" VICTIM
American Forces on ItnIiau Front Arc
Moving RnpidIy Into Evacuated
TERRITORY.
:, ~ HssOGIated I'ress.

WITH THE ITALIAN ARMY IN
NORTHERN ITALY. November IL
General Vittiro Alfier, member of the
Italian war commission, former Min
lister OF War and former food control
Ter. died to-day OF influenza. He had
war organization.
All the army commands are moving
forward in order TO keep I'm closer
touch with the evacuating troops The
Americans. headed for Tolmino, to take
UP positions on the frontier are NOV
ing so fast that their food and eouiD-
nent transport has been unable 10
keep pace with them. To-day the
Americans were passed by Y.AI. c.
a. truck.
During the offensive only one Amer.
lean was killed. Six were wounIn,,
slightly and all of them are very proud
The roads are still blocked with
blown-up bridges and general wreck'
age. There still arc thousands OF mn
counted prisoners behind the Italian
-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18

dent to he accompanied by several
secretaries and clerks, IL II under
stood at the State Department TINT
the clerical members of the official
delegation representing the United
States viii be drawn lnrEcIy from
the personnel of the State Depart
mcnt.
II Is assumed here TINT the Trcsf-
dent, In NisitlnE the peace congress-.
would hc employed In nidinE tu
bring about adjustments of differ
cnccs which might arise betwcn dIf-
fcrcnt schools OF thought and would
have no direct connection with the
conferences.
In society circles here II Is nm open
secrct TINT Mrs. Wilson looks for
ward with pIcnsurnbic authorizations
to nEnin visiting Paris. where, be-
forces became the first lndy or the
Inud. she was guest ut least once
every year. She has "a lnrEe circle
Of friends In Paris. many of ,yhom
have bccn engaged In much of the
ritnI wnr work. aud she In uuite
naturally cnGcr to hear from their
own HIPS the story OF the valiant
struEEie which the republic or
France hns winged.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
TWENTY HURT IN CRASH
Pickett Springs Street Chr Turns over
While Travelling at Rapid
[By AssocinteI Press.

MONTGOMERY, ALA. November IL
Twenty people were injured. at Ieas,
two OF them fatally, tonight when a
Pickett Springs street car, crowded
with passengers, turned over while
travelling at "a rapid rate after ths
brakes tailed TO hold. Among the in
jured are number OF soldiers from
Camp Sheridan. through which the
Pickett Springs line operates.
The accident occurred as the car vas
turning into the business district \
large number of soldiers rushed into
the street and lifted the car upright.
releasing the passengers.
Twenty-Five persons were rushed To
a local hospital and twenty OF them.
soldiers. were transported from the
hospital to the base hospital at Camp
Sheridan. where 1t was stated late to-
night that none. was fatally injured
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
GERMANS QUIT FINLAND
General Won Der GoItz Orders with
drnwni to Avoid Clash with
British.
TBy Associated Press. I

LONDON, Saturday. November 16.-
General Won der Goltz, tho German
commander in Finland. has informed
the Finnish government, says n Copen-
hagen dispatch to the Exchange TeIe-
graph Company. that German troops
are being withdrawn from Finland i'm
order to avoid conflict with British
forces which arc expected there soon.
This dispatch adds that General Man
nerheim. commander of the Finnish
government forces. will be Governor
OF Finland and that a coalition gov
ernment will be I'm power
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
How Trench Raiding
Affects Participant

just how n soldier feels nnd nets
In his 0rst trench rnid is intercst-
tngly related by Riheman Patrick
MncGill, In story published In this
mornings Timrs-DIsputch, In which
the author tells 1f the adventures
ind misndvrnturcS Of Private Crab
tree, somewhere on the British front
In TINT great contest TINT wilt soon
he referred 10 ns the 1nte Ercnt war.
Crnbtrce rend In the papers thut the
rnid wnS great success. when he
rrnd II nc cxcinImcdi "Succcss.
May 'nvc been, but a bioOmin' night
mnre In whnt I calls It,"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
resident Sends Word
to Premier LloydGeorge

LONDON, November 17.-Presi-
dent Wilson haH sent the following
meHsnEc to Premier Lloyd GeorEei
"Mny I expreNs my slnccre admir-
nttOn of the admirable temper and
purpose OF your address, of the 18th,
Just reproduced In part In our pm
persf II In delightful to lie made
aware OF such com m unity Of thought
nnd counsel I'm approaching the
high md difficult tnsk now awaiting
us."
Georges speech last week In which
lie said that there must be lao VIM
dIctiSe peace md emphasized the
added Importance OF n League of nn-
lions. On that occasion the British
Premier nlsO declared thnt pence
should be Impetus to reform.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
WILL RETURN TO WORK
Two Thousand Men at Old Hickory
Powder Plant Vote to End
Strike.
IBy Associated Press.

NASHVILLE. TENN. November IL
At a mass-meeting held this afternoon
more than 1000 men, representing the
electrical workers. sheet metal work
crs. millwrights and rtggers now on a
waikout from Old Hickory powder
plant, voted unanimouSly TO return TO
rival OF favorable communication re-
ceived from the War Labor Board
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
SHIP CALLS FOR HELP
British Stcnmcr Cnscnprdin Sends UndtO
Announcing That She Is Sinking
on Cape Race.
LEN : sNnciltcd PrcNs.

ST. JOHNS. y. T.. November ia
radio message received here to-day
from the British steamer Cascapcdia
of tho Federal Line, said she was in a
sinking condition off Cape Race. Nu
further particulars were given. 1t was
thought here the ship was damaged i'm
the hurricane which swept this coast
the last twenty-four hours.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
"cITlzEN HINDENBURGv
That In New signature Adoptcd nv
Leader Of tho German
Army.

Hindenburg' Is the way Field Marshal
Won liindenburg. commander of ali
German armies, Is now signing his
orders
The term "citizcn" as n pre6x 10 :,
name was first thus used in the French
Revolution. IL meant as symbol of
tho equality Of ALI men.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
BLAMES MOTEER-IN-LAW
Pretty Twcnty-Ycnr-OId Bride Snys
She Diverted Affections Of Her
Husband,

BOSTON, November l7.--Charging
that her mothcr-i law has diverted the
affections Of her husband. pretty twcn-
ty-ycar-old Mrs. Doris G.. THOMSON
wife OF Dwight II. Thompson. has be.
gun suit for $4,000 against his
mother. Mrs. Marion r. Thompson, OF
Winchester.
Filing OF the suit has created a sen
saton, as the families are socially
prominent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
Cnp.nin Greenbut n..a

NEW YORK, November l7.-Captain
Joseph b. Grecnhut. seventy-fve years
old. formerly head OF the Greenhiit-
Scigel Cooper Co., which operated IL
large department store here, died at
his home to-day after six months
illness.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18

Safeguard your children from infu.
enza by supplementary feeding of I'm
nerlal Granum. the unsweetened Food
The most nourishment with least tax
on the digestive organs. IS cents, any
~ - -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
FeeIIng Run. IiIrh

LONDON. November 17..-BritisI prls-
oners OF war retnrnipg from Germany
bitterness 10 The Netherlands against
the ex- kaiser's sprcsence there.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18

Seventeen Men Answered n Ono Ins~r-
tIon Want Ac
In Tho Times. Dispatch. Probably the
person YOU need Will read the Want
Ads to.morrow; Telephone your Want
Ad TO Randolph 1. 81,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18

Rcnd the. Want Ads In The Times
Dispatch To-day Wt
They are full of interesting bargains
to buyer and seller alike, The Times
Dispatch prints more Want Ads than
any other Richmond newspaper.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
storm Warming. HoIsted.

WASHINGTON, November l7.--S,orm
warnings arc displayed on the Atlantic
coast from Norfolk and Boston. tho
Weather Bureau announced Tonight
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-18
NOVEMBER .s. rs
PROCLAIMED THANKSGIVING;

Wherefore, |, Woodrow Wilson,
President OF the United States OF
America. do hereby designate Thurs
day. he 2Sth day .oI,Ngvembe r., next,
as a day of Thanksgiving and prayer.
and invite the people throughout the
ordinary occupations and in their sew
eral homes and places OF worship to
render thanks 10 God. the ruler of ma
tions.
In witness wheref. have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal OF
the United States to be affixed
Done in the District of Columbia.
this 10th day of November in the yea
OF our Lord 1918. and of the nde-
pendence OF America the l43d year.
'WOODROW WILSON"
ny the President: ROBERT LA SSING,
Secretary o! State"