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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-17

the Lys Canal terminating last night
with Il grim battle for the possession
of red brick chateau on the west
bank. The German line on the east
bank was strongly held by outposts
across the water. especially in the cha
tcau. Late yesterday a magnificent
belgian charge took the chateau and
forced the defenders back across the
canal y four-hour bomba rdment
failed to drive out the BeigiauS. nj
though 1t pulverized the chateau.
Al midnight came violent German
counter-attack. 1t was hand Eren-
adc versus the Belgian poinard Il
vicious weapon which all Germans
dread. The battle surRed back and
forth all through the unroofcd. mel
au,holy ruins that were once houses.
Tn" ,icrmanS were beaten back.
To-day the chateau told Il grim story
Of these black hours. More than Il
dozen rraybacks lay there. unwoundcd
save for slit in their threats where
the silent blades had reached them.
y spectral cat sat pcrchcd high in
blasted tree She refused 10 come
down and yowied frightfully. attempt
ing 10 tell what She had seen.
Elsewhere along the line OF tho Lys
Canal there is evidence at every hand
Of the ten Gays terrific lighting. The
village OF SomcrSrcn, on the canal
south OF EcCloo. which approached on
Thursday, could not be- entered that
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-17

10 Tell II In n Times-DIEpntch Want All
is to sell 1t. Phone your Want Ad to
Randolph /.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-17
SPANISH INFLUENZA
KILLS MANY ESKIMOS
Disease Appears In AInsI<n md Spreads
Toward Arctic

| BY Associated Prcssl
NOME. ALASiS:. November 16.-
Spanish influenza has taken heavy
toll OF lives in Seward peninsula. aud
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-17

When we first thought Of representing
motor truck, we went at the selection of
THE ONE just as the TRUCK BUYER
SHOULD (but rarely does). We looked up
ACTUAL RECORDS of various trucks all
over the country. We studied the perform
ance of all the trucks ON GOVERNMENT
WORK.
These strenuous tests showed up weak
nesses where there were weaknesses
brought to light economy and dependablity
as no other plan could!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-17
BuInStead'S WorlnSVruD

ITO children an angel Of mercy" Wber.
1T NEVEie FAILS. Ono bottle DESTROYED la
worms. stood the test for sixty years. Soid
Est. c, a. Voorhees,. NJ D.. Philadelphia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-17

WAS THE SELECTION OF THE GAR
FORD!
When we offer you the Garford, we KNOW
that you're getting truck that has SER
VICE BUILT IN IT. We know that it will
stand up under the most severe conditions.
We KNOW that you will be using the right
capacity truck, for the Garford is offered
in all sizes and models-and we back all this
up with JONES MOTOR CAR SERVICE
such as you have tested in your Cadillac car
or your Dodge Brothers car. May we tell
you more about this motor truck? Phone
Randolph 463.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
Heat From the Sun.

One square yard of the earth's sur. race receives each si1-hour day of sunshine heat equal to that in IS pounds of coal. Thus an area of 1,2OG miles receives jn 2 year energy equiv- aient to tliai t.....nable from the l. 100000 tons of coal mined annually in Europe and the United States.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
Greatest of Great Minds.

Shakespeare is of nc age. nor, l may add, of any religion or party or profession. The body and substance of his works come out of the unfath- omable depths of his own oceanic mind; his observation and reading supplied him with the drapery of his figures. Coleridge.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
Your Eyes and Ears.

The eyes and ears do aN they cah for you, but without tlt co-operaticn cf the mind that is very little. Listen v;tb your intelligence. as we'll as with vour ears. Look with your brain as well as with your eyes. Re-enforce your physical senses by c0ncentrate.i attention,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
To Blue Gun Barrel.

lel ,a ie method of bluing gun In :. ,.quirlng no heat is as follows: ,hsa' tae barrel carefully and apply
 In,ta i o1 one part nitric acid and
 aea water. When blue film has \ VI surface, wash with warm
 sits pe thoroughly dry and rub
 -" uuSeoi 0tI
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
Buoyed by Glorious Faith,

What world were this; how un- endurable its weight, if they whom death had sundered did not meet again !-Southey.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
Daily Thouaht.

StudfOus let me sit and hold hieh converse with the mighty dead.-- Thomson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
Fifty.Eifty.

Another thing-when lady walks the street leading harntssed dog, which gets the most advertising?- Galveston News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
Only Left It a Comb.

Mamma" said Bobby, "when you told the new cook to dress the chicken. she started to undress it."-Boy's Life.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
Optimistic Thought.

There is the greatest safety sn hose things that are the most honorable.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
Optimistic Thought.

He who rules ruler is himself the ruler.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
20 Per Cent Reduction on
 Odd Serving Tables

We have them in Golden Oak, Fumed Oak, Jacobean Oak and Mahogany. Priced from $13,50 to $35.00.
 Less the Discount
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
A Beautiful Dining Room Suite

is the Christmas gift ideal, which will be long cherished in the hearts of every member of your family. An attractive Dining Room Suits will not only prove to be a lasting gift, but will contribute largely to the gentility of your home. You will find in our immense stock a suits that will meet your fancy. and price. We have them in Fum- ed Oak. Golden Oak, Jacobean Oak, Brown Mahogany and American Walnut.
 Ten-piece Suite. completely match
 ed, including Buffet, China Cab-
 inet, Serving Table, Extension
 Table, 6 Chairs. from g95.OO up.
Evening star., 1918-07-17
ROOSEVELT WILL SPEAK
AT C. 0.P. CONVENTION
Will Make Principal Address at
Saratoga Springs Despite
Sons Death.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. r.. July
17.-Col. Theodore Roosevelt will de-
liver the principal address at the re-
publican state convention tomorrow.
Notwithstanding the death of his son.
Lieut.. Quentin Roosevelt, In an aerial
combat in France. This word was re-
eeived this afternoon by State Senator
Theodore Douglas Robinson. a nephew
of the colonel. over the telephone from
Oyster Bay.
News OF the death of Quentin
Roosevelt. youngest son of Col
Roosevelt. in air fighting in France
overshadowed all developments today
on the eve Of the convention which Is
to meet tomorrow. Expressions oil
sympathy from party leaders were
heard on every side. It also was plan.
ned to have the convention take for
NAL action at its opening session.
As soon as word of young Roose.
velt's death was received George A
Glynn, chairman of the committee. ai
the request of party members sent a
telegram of sympathy and coincidence
to the colonel. Many personal mes.
sages followed.
Delegates and leaders arrived on al
most every train today to attend the
gathering. Among the early arrival.
was United States Senator James w
Wadsworth, jr., who. with Senator
meeting. Of which the Forthcoming
convention is an outgrowth.
Attorney General Merton e. Lewis
who is a candidate for the republican
Evening star., 1918-07-17
SUICIDE AFTER BREAKDOWN.

Following = nervous breakdown he
suffered more than six months ago
and from which he believed he could
not recover, Samuel p. johnson.
flfty-oiie yeass old, . salesman IA the
employ of the Remington Typewriter
Company. who lived AZ 1854 Newark
street. Cleveland Park. yesterday ATT
noon ended his life near Rock Creek
Park By shooting himself IA the head.
A note found on his desk at his place
Of employment suggested the place
where the body would Be found, and
It was located about i2:t0 o'clock
this morning by Detective Charles A.
Mullen and Mounted Policeman Foley.
who were accompanied by W. B. Shaw.
= friend 6f the johnson family.
Mr.. johnson. who was . native of
Mount Vernon. Ohio, had lived hero
practically all his life. He ID saf-
yived by his wife and two daughters.
He was . member OF the Masonic
fraternity.
Evening star., 1918-07-17
MRS. KELLER Is CHOSEN.
Heads Salvage Committee of Com.
munity Centers of City.

Mrs. Ida F. Kebler was made chair
man OF the salvage committee Of the
community centers Of the city at a
meeting OF community center secre-
taries at the Franklin School yester-
day. This committee will cooperate
with the Chamber Of Commerce salv-
age committee and with other or
ganisations working toward the same
end. but it's work for the present will
be applied chiefly along lines Of food
conservation.
The movement grew out Of ship
ment Of tomatoes to the Wilson
Normal Center. which threatened to
rot and go to waste. Mrs. Kebler
called several women together from
the Wilson center and they sold oil
preserved more than two-thirds OF
sixty-seven crates of tomatoes which
were in danger OF being totally
wasted.
Evening star., 1918-07-17

Private william T. Lusby, fprfnerly
chief nachinlst Of the District OF Co
lumbia repair shop, the first employe
OF the District to lose his life In the
service, was killed late yesterday AFT
ernoon BY the accidental explosion Of
q machine gun which he was opsrat-
ing a& Camp Colt Gettysbara, Pa.
Private Lusby was operating the gun
whoa what II supposed TO hx<S besu
. dsfsetivs eases3des pfedaatufsly ex-
piodsd. Lsosby wNs instantly killed,
aad three assistant machine gun opsr-
ators wsrs hurt
Private Lusby was bofnfn wtshlng-
ton twenty.eight years ago and made
his homo with this mother At Wood
pany A. a2sth Light Tank Battalion,
enlistment with Company X,
Maryland National Guard, en-
terinE the tank service last May in
the hope Of q quick transfer to
France. He attended the public
schools here and went to George
Washington University for two years.
Funeral services win be held ct
Ecotts undertaking estAblishmeAk
The body II now on the way from
nR Priy.sS S Sbussy u survived by hi.
ssde, Hd., two brothers Capt n
Lnsby, disbufstng officer. Of The DIP
tfiot, ana, Jack C, Lashy, now ln
Rome, italy, with the co1snlAr sefv~
ioo, and sister, Mrs. A. W. 0foscup
Of Burlington. W. Va.
Evening star., 1918-07-17
CZECHO-SLOVAKS TAKE
TRANSBAlKAL TOWN

By the Associated Prsss.
PEKING. Monday. July 1s.-The
town of Klutshevsk. In the south
western extremity Of the Transbaikal
region. has been occupied by the
czecho- -slovak forces. following their
capture Of Irkutsk. The bolsheviki
are reported concentrating at vef-
henudinsk.
A dispatch from Manchufia an.
nounces that Gen. Semenoff. the anti
bolshevik leader. has occupied Chara-
sun with his forces.
LONDON, July 1f.-fasports received
IN Toxic state that the bolshsvik
leaders In the Irkutsk region have
taken alarm at the coup executed BY
the anti-bolshevik elements At vled-
ivostok and are preparing to fee
toward Mongolia, according to An tx
change Telegraph dispatch from Tien-
tsin.
Evening star., 1918-07-17
Paris View strengthened.

PARIS, July l7.-AM tho Paris mill
tAry critics are In agreement today, in
the view that yestefdAy still fufther
accentuated the failure OF the German
offensive, the HayAs Agency. notes. In
today's review Of the trend Of the COM
fneht.
y,ck0fS," bAy1 the Noho de Paffs, nut
W nay aay thk& The enemy. has 6taf-
fAred 8 gigantic fA1lure, which VIII
tk1be b senSAtaon thf0ukAcdt Ger
M f. toasAal ffsnsl Hidoa nssss
|Aaf TIT Initial .fin6eknA. IA which tts
Vtfsnstve developed its nun StfenStA.
EAS 6Sln CHECKED Ana thAA coHse-
,dventiy thS bAttlU has 6eksiAetatAd,
ihte bzftiN Of local tAtapRk
may Rs .sasttsd !" es declares.
''that the fffth 0AfI6an y6ehsfve u .
very severe defeat FOR Ehe eAefny.s
/ The newspapers generally Ark the
HNtiit to havS the fnateet conadenos.
They fiote that the GefmAhs have AL
ready thrown support divisions Into
the, ffAN whereas MR To- last evening
the French had not yet employed their
reserves. Whom tho time comeA they
declare, the allied counter attack may
be expActsA 10 drive the -QArmans
raptdiS ES6k 10 The E0fSk Of tha
Marn6 The Pstit journal, for in
stance, saye:
-: S:. :siy Il kssssss:sss E s..s :e..a .. .sS 4
very shortly.
Evening star., 1918-07-17
B. @. sPRAFsY WILL OFFERED,
II Street Property to Relativss'
Funds for ORGANISATIONS.

The will OF Benjamin C. spransy.
dated January II. 1918. was offered
today for probate.
He leaves premises 4so NJ street south
west to his brother. George Spransy:
house 4Ss M street southwest to a
nephew. Joseph w. spransy. and 4s6
NJ street southwest to another nephew.
Brewer c. Spransy. The remaining
estate is devised in equal shares to
his sister, law. Martha e. Spransy.
and a nephew. Milton r. Spransy. The
latter is also named as executor.
Filled with the will Is note setting
forth certain wishes" OF the testator.
He wishes Agnes Winsmore to have
the income for life Of $4,000; that
| $500. each be given to the Red Cross,
T. NJ. c. A. war fund. Home for the
Blind and to his friends. Henry ~
Btttinger, H. C. Grove, Watson +.
Clark and Conrad Fraleigh.
Evening star., 1918-07-17

In Washington retail prices on nearly
all Of the standard food articles, as well
as meats. are considerably higher than
those prevailing in the larger cities in
tho Uniked States. Butter. sliced ham.
potatoes and milk cost the consumer
moro In this city than In nearly every
other city Of washington's population.
According to statistics compiled by
the government. butter is costing % per
cant more In this city now than in 1914.
the commencem9nt Of the war. These
statistics credit Washington With an
average butter price during Juno OF
SAX cents . pound. although the Dis
trict food administration in Its fair price
list allows 6S cents as . maximum price
to retail dealers. In Baltimore the aver
ago price IN quoted at 81 cents; st.
Louis, % cents; Richmond. Va. So cents;
New York. - cents; San Francisco, 4s
eents; chicago, 4e cents. and Milwaukee.
lsn cents.
New York Gets Ham Uheaply.
Sliced ham (uncooked) is quoted in
these statistics for Washington at
10 ~ 08uS0 = pOuuos VO1up0xOo "dlH So
cents . pound IN 1914. In New York
the average price on this commodity
IL given at - cents; Baltimore, at 4s
cents: 81. Louis. at ~ cents; Mem
phis, Il eentsi Richmond, Va, ~
cents, and Chicago, as cents.
washington 10 also shown to out
soar nearly every other city in the
credit this city with an average milk
price Of II cents q quart, compared
With . cents Ia 1914. In Milwaukee
the milk pfics - II cents: chicago,
l1M cents. st. Louis, Ii, cents; San
Francisco. ieM cents. and Baltimore,
Is cents.
career OF the sspuds.n
Potatoes, which were undergoing
brasen price Juggling last week. when
they were put back on tho faif price
(Continued on Elevonth PaRe,)
Evening star., 1918-07-17

nomination for governor. was injured
In an automobile accident near here
hIle en- route to the convention when
the car in which he was riding turned
over In trying to pass another ma
chine. Mr.. Lewis was hurried to this
city ana after All examination the
attending physician stated that his
back had been seriously wrenched. but
that the injury was not necessarily
dangerous.
Harold ]. Hinman OF Albany: one OF
the attorney generals deputies and
candidate for attorney general on
the Lewis ticket was also in the ma
chine. but escaped uhurt.
Evening star., 1918-07-17
PLATE PRINTERS
NEED APPRENTICES
War Work Causes Union to
Urge Lowering Of
Bars.

% treat has become the demand
for plata printers that the Interna-
ti6nal steel and Copper Plate Print
ers' Union of North America, in ses-
sion this week at tho Ebbitt House.
has advised the Washington local
unions to enter into an agreement
with officials Of the bureau of en-
craving and printing with view to
taking on apprentices.
President Williana Clark of local
No. Q. which has charge Of arrange
ments Tor the convention and the ex-
hibit held in connection with It. stated
this morning that the supply Of plate
printers 10 Inadequate TO meet the
demand because OF war WORK. The
bursau Of snFraving and printing. no
said. II printing liberty bonds. reve-
nue. stamps, thrift stamps and bills for
eighty differsnt countries Of the
world.
Bureau Could Use All.
The war has 20 Increased the work
that the bureau Of engraving, accord
ing to President Clark, could employ
every plate printer In the country and
Keep MIN 6I WOIh Icu
1t is not known yet how many ap-
prentices the local unions will apply
Tor. but it was limited this morning
that the ratio would be one 70 every
ten plate printers. which would mean
about 100 apprentices.
For six years there has been no ap:
prentice taken on At the bufsas oi
printing and engraving. the union
keeping the number Of printers a
such . number 10 that all would be
employed permanently. II not n
Washington. In other sections Of the
country,
A resolution has been presented to
the convention In which President
WILSON 10 given its utmost support
the union declaring itself ready tc
waive whatever rights II may have
SO that war may be moro successfully
prosecuted. The resolution was re-
ferred back to the resolution COM
msss inelaee to p,Sw sysss q ca
madam printers to their government
committee from the convention
including D. M. Hasset and A. ]. Fal-
lon OF local No. 2, yesterday went
to the White House and presented to
President Wilson for his signature
the framed parchment containing a
steel engraving portrait of the Pres
ident and excerpts from his Buffalo
speech to labor. in November Of last
year. The engraving will be sold At
keith's Theatef tomorrow night fof
the beneflt OF the Red Cross.
This morning the delegates visited
the bureau OF engraving. where they
were guests of bureau officials at
lunch and in viewing the plant. To-
hight they will be the guests OF the
Social Oyster Club, 18th street and
Rhode Island avenHe
II was stated this morning that the
exhibit OF steel engraving work at
for another week. Yesterday after
noon q number of bankers. headed by
John Poole OF the FEDERAL National
Bank. visited the exhibit. Art students
throughout the city are taking . keen
planning to attend In = body tonight
Evening star., 1918-07-17
LONDON AND PARIS
/ CALL DRIVE DEFEAT
British Say It Was Not a Pre-
Iude to Greater
Effort.
PARIS VIEW: FAILURE"

By TIE Associated Pfs0.
LONDON. July l1-fhe snd Of the
second day OF the German offensive.
in view Of all circumstances, found
the situation distinctly good for the
allies. according to opinion here. Tho
extreme depth Of the enemy advance
since the attack began Monday morn
ing does not exceed five miles at any
point. which compares poorly with the
Intention to move forward 20 kilo-
meters (is.b sniaes) On tho hrst day.
as revealed Ii captured German or
defs. Compared with the results at
tained in the offensive In March and
May the present gain u fnht tknificant.
The view here ID that the allied POSI-
tloh thus far has been Endangered at
no point and that the future may be
awaited with considerable confidence.
Tho tendency now 10 to discard the
SUGGESTION that the ehemy,s present At
tack W1a poasibly q prelude to moro
serious assault elseWhere O. . tetnt
fUf tho purpose Of drawing or the allied
reserves from other areas. The view ID
Wildly kaksn that what the world ID
watching Ii Gerrnany's main offensive,
which, according to statements Of pris-
oners, had BEEN dubbed beforehand the
'4fAedenstf4im," OF peace Attack. its OBJ
3eet being 10 force = German peAce upon
The Allle9,
Evening star., 1918-07-17
WILLARD IS MENTIONED
FOR AID BOARD TO RUSSIA

It was generally understood today
that Daniel willard. president Of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad. and for
mer chairman Of the War Industries
Board, has accepted appointment as
one Of number OF American business
men to be members OF a commission
to extend aid to Russia
No official announcement has been
made In Mr.. Willard's case, nor has
there been any intimation OF who the
other hnanciers and Industrial leaders
on the commission will be. But the
matter 10 being considered by the
President, and the names may be
made known at any time.
Evening star., 1918-07-17
COURT MAY HOLD
NIGHT SESSIONS
Judge Hardison's Docket Con-
gested by Accumulated
Liquor Cases.
SIX BOOTLEG CASES UP

Night sessions in the District
branch Of the Police Court probably
will be held In the near future IN an
effort to dispose of many eases now
awaiting trial. These are principally
liquor cases continued for tho last
several months.
Upon recommendation of the as
sistant district corporation counsel.
Ringgold Hart, Judge Hardison an
nounced from the bench this morning
that ne was willing to sit at night
sessions of the court 20 as to clear
the congested docket. II was pointed
out that the conyestiof IL due prin-
cipally to counsel for attendants. who
have had their cases continued from
time to time, claiming that they were
busy In upper courts
No arrangements have yet been
made for holding night sessions. but
II the plan is considered seriously
there Is no doubt that employees Of
the court will soon be working. over
time.
Six Convicted Of Bootleggins.
Six persons. convicted Of boot
Logging. were given sentences thla
morning by Judge HAfdison in Poliee
Court on the courts frst Of ssfies
of cleanup" days. All were long
continued cases.
to two months Imprisonment and
fined $500. with one months addi-
tional incafcafatioh In default OF pay.
ment of the fine> Gordon was con
victed by q jury for Illegally selling
liquor on June 18. Motion for a new
trial was overruled. Judge Hardison
because he was convinced that Cor
don was not a professional boot
logger.
Others who were sentenced this
morning by Judge Hardison are: Sarah
Porter. sentenced to Four months I'm
prisonment; Louise A. Wood. three
months: James Williams. Williams three @
months. and Bessie Gray. three
Bessie Gray was arrested at her
home. 1910 Cooks court northwest. on
May 81 by Sergt William E. Holmel
and Detective J. A. Sullivan OF the
goods. Many Of the other convicted
bootleggers we're arrested In April and
May.
Arraigned on Three Charges.
When arraigned before Judge Nc
Mahon this morning on three charges
driving an automobile while intoxi-
Gated. colhding and failing to exhibit
operators permit-Aiva z. Elan en-
tered pleas Of guilty. He was SEN
fenced to three month"; Imprisonment
on the first charge. fined $40 on the
second and the latter ease was dis
missed.
hTe "1iquor squad" of tho eighth
precinct raided the home Of Bertha
Allen. clored. 1901 Cooks court, last
night and arrested the colored
woman and charged her with selling
liquor. SIX half piflts OF whisky and
two quarts of wine were found In
her house.
Those who took part In the raid
were Sergt ". T. HofmeA pAtectiye
J. A. Sullivan. Policemen c. D. Poole
and C. r. Bremmerman.
Evening star., 1918-07-17
EWF|GURES SHOW
D. c. FOOD PROFITS
Prices Pinchlng Here Bring
Storm of Protests From
Consumers.
STILL HOPE FOR RELIEF
STILL HOPE FOR RELIEF
Help Fight Food ProAteer.

The Star Is anxious to obtain
fair and reasonable food prices
for the residents Of Washington
and to drive the food profiteers
out OF business.
You can help. The Star sug-
gests that you write to your rela-
tlves or friends In other cities
and ask them to furnish you with
the prevailing food prices there.
Send the information you receive
to the City Editor OF The Star to
be used in making a comparison
Of the prevailing prices here.
Evening star., 1918-07-17
MOONEY OFF TO DEATH ROW.
Taken to San Quentin, Where He
Il to Die August Is.

SAN FRANCISCO. July 17.-Accom-
panied only by Sheriff Thomas Finn and
deputy. Thomas J. Mooney left this
city at 10 o'clock today for the death
row" in San Quentin penitentiary.
He is under sentence to be hanged on
August 20 for murder in connection with
a pfepaf edness day bomb explosion here.