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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-11
ALEXANDRIA WILL HAVE
WATER FILTRATION PLANT
In Hearing Before Corporation Com
mission Water Company Agrees TO
Make Improvement.

Following conference with the
state Corporation Commission yes
terday. the Alexandria Water Company
has decided 10 install fltrati on plant
ia AlcXa :1dria. which will cost between
$500 ard $4,000. The matter was
brought 10 Il crisis by the typhoid situa-
ton. which is sufficiently serious for
tho War department TO issue orders
restricting enlisted men from eating
and drinking in the town of Alex
andria.
This was merely precautionary
measure. since the presence of typhoid
is not thought 10 be due to the water
supply. but the Alexandria Water Com
pany expressed a commenda bic willing
ness to cooperate with the city au-
thorities in stamping out the disease
10y Installing the filtration plant IL
th.:c could be an adjustment of rates
which would justify the expense Incl
dent to such an improvement.
The water companys interests were
represented at the hearing yesterday
by Gardner l.. Boothe Samuel 9.
Brent. city attorney. represented the
city of Alexandria. Others present a
the hearing besides the members of
the State Corporation Commission were
DIR. Ennion @. Williams. State Health
Commissioner: Engineer Holloway,
from Alexandria, and Engineer Dick
erman, with the Corporation Commits
sion.
July IS is set for the final hearing
on rates. a hearing will be given the
Albemarle Steam Navigation Company
on July % in the matter OF freight
rates on boats. and July g the Royal
Brewing Company will be given a hear
ing for violation of. section 1l0i of
the Code.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-11
SEEK TO SALVAGE WOOD
NOW BURNED AT SEVEN PINES
Wood Administrator Montague En-
denNora 10 Work Out Plan to save
Valuable Fuel.

Carroll II. Montague. in charge OF
the wood division of the state fuel ad-
lninistration. has taken under consid-
Grafton the matter Of the burning Of
the wood that is being cleared from
the ground At Seven Pines where the
government powder plant is being
erected and announced his Intention
yesterday to cndcavor TO work out
some plan whereby the wood clcarngs
that are being daily collected and con
sumed by bnutr"S might be utilized for
domestic purposes
While r"aiizius the difficulties that
face him, tho principal ones being tho
problem Of labor and tho cost of hav-
ing the wood prepared for hauling and
use. Mr.. Montague believes that some
plan can be arrived at 10 conserve as
much OF the wood as possible. No
criticism Of the clearing methods of tho
government contractors in regard TO
burning the wood is being made or will
be made Mr.. Montague said. as he
readily understood that the progress
OF war industry should not lie inter.
tered with by diversion from its
necessarily hurried construction work
conference viii proba bly, be called
OF local wood dealers at an carly date
20 sec what suggestions VIII be made
AS TO handling tho wood. il is thought
that the wood dealers viii he requested
to form combination and make an
effort 10 hire additional labor to trim
the fallen timber and get it in proper
shape for seasoning.
Mr.. Montague recently appointed s.
T. Morgan. president OF the Virginia.
Carolina Chemical Company; George w
call president OF the Union Bank. and
Walker CottreN. OF <. r. Cottrell &
SON. as tho wood administration for
Richmond, all of whom have announced
their acceptance. This commission has
not had a formal meeting yet but is
expected TO call conference soon with
Mr.. Montague and CO. Operate with him
IN ms Efforts 10 conserve tho wood at
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-11
Football Star Joins Marine Corn,

c. II. Patterson. OF stanton. star
guard on Washington and Lees foot
hail eleven last year. enlisted in the
aviation branch Of the marine corps
yesterday and left for Boston School OF
Technology to begin the course at the
ground school there. Others who en-
'sted Tor the regular service and were
sem 10 the marine barracks at Paris
Island. s. c., were: Robert Evcrett
w h'te' secretary of the Lynchburg Y.
~. I. ~; Charles r. Burchcr. Newport
news; Arthur G. Moore, Ashokic y.
G.; Elmer Ray Bailey and Orris l.. But
icr, charleston. West Va: Howard l..
gorge and John II. Mclean Bccklcy
W. Va; IL. NJ. Scawcll Candor. n &
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-11
Commissioners Forward n.,n

Commissioner Forward, OF the State
Corporation Commission has Just re-
turned from Chicago. where he attend
ed meeting Of the committee on car
service and demurrage of the National
Association of Railways and Utilities
Commissioners Plans for car service
through the approaching busy season
were discussed with special reference
TO wheat. potatoes and coal. Chair
man Jacobson, of the Minnesota COM
mission came cast with Commissioners
Forward who expects TO meet him in
Washington to-day for conference
with the United States Railroad Admin
is IRA ION.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-11
Trustees May borrow ,tonc,.

The folIOWing mon were ycstnrdav
appointed trustees of the Fourth Ban
t:st Church By Judge r. Carter Scott
in the City Circuit Court. and were an
thor!Ied by him to borrow the sum or
$500, giving as security deed of
trust on the church's property at the
northeast corner of p and Twenty
eighth Streets: Joseph Montague, S. II.
Green, George c. Clay and George w.
Gillian, Jr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-11
Conference on Con, s,,n,,to

Mining Engineer Albert II. Fay. Of
the United States Department of the
interior. was in conference yesterday
IN INC once or {. q. kizcr. State Com
missioner of Labor, with 4 G. Iuco,
mine inspector for the State Depar..
ment Of Labor. The conference was
held through the spirit of co-opcrn-
ton and involved in a general way
the coal situation in the state. In
spector Lucas was called from South
west Virginia by Commissioner Kizer
to review for Mr.. Fay tho general con
ditions OF the mines. Nothing more tina
routine work developed in the meet
ing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-11
Want Wool Returned Mt Once.

Persons having Red Cross wool for
socks, sweaters. scarfs. mitts and he'll
NETS. taken out before May /, will
please return finished garments to Red
Cross headquarters at Fourth and
Grace Streets. before August l. 1t was
requested yesterday.
National headquarters has asked the
Richmond chapter to furnish a large
number of knitted garments. To meet
this request, the chapter is asking
its knitters to turn in their work
promptly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-11
FOUR TAILORS WANTED
Marine corps Needs Men TO Repair
Uniforms Damaged by Barbcd

In their recent victorious engage
ment with the Hun ct the French
front, the United States Marines be-
came entangled in the barbed wire of
the enemy and in cxtricating them
selves ripped their uniforms. Conse-
duently Uncle Sam is calling upon ex-
periehced taiiors and sewing machine
operators to come TO tho rcscuc and
go over TO France aDd make tho ncccs
sary repairs. At tho local recruit
ing station, Captain Mott has been au
thorized to issue call for four of
them' VINO are asked to show their
patriotism by coming forward at once
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-11

James NJ. Carter. a. w Mason and
Stewart Davis were yesterday appoint
ed by Judge r. Garter Scott, of the
City Circuit Court, TO act i'm the ca
pacity Of trustees for the More Street
Missionary Baptist Church. and were
authorized TO borrow the sum of So
500, giving as security deed OF trust
on the property owned by the church
on the north side OF Leigh Street. be-
tween Kinney and Bowc Streets.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-11
DISCUSS PUBLICITY PLANS
Meeting Of Liberty Loan Committee
Held TO Outline Methods for
Coming Campaign.

Plans for the publicity work in the
Fifth District in connection with tho
fourth Liberty bond sale were outlined
yesterday afternoon at a special meet
ing of tho publicity committee in the
Office Of Director Frederick T.. Noting
Many valuable suggestions were made
as to the general plans for the reach
ing of the people in the Fifth District
Mr.. Noting will attend a gencr al
meeting Of publicity directors in WASH
ington in the next few days. and some
of the suggestions made yesterday az
ternoon will he laid before this con-
ference. The committee is now seek
ing to complete all preliminary work
before the opening of the campaign for
the coming loan.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-11
'ARiING NUMBERS PLEASE
LARGE RICHMOND AUDIENCE

Varying the program. there were sew
cral numbers OF an orchestral charac-
ter. participated In by MIR. Debruille
violinis,. and MIR. True, pianist. playing
Saint-Saens number: another similar
selection for flute, oboe and piano was
much appreciated by the audience MIR
Mayer. ono of the trumpet PLAYERS of
The band. and tenor with a voice of
unden!ahly good quality sang pa
tTiotic song. the words Of which woro
written 10y CHI PeEny. who was killed
III the battle at tho Marine Mr.. Mayer
was recalled and sang a part {. Tho
song over again.
Ono OF the best selections Of the even
military march. "Sambrc ct Neus,"
which carried the real martial shirt
inc three drummcrs standing IN ,hcir
places and the whole genius OF ,ho
march giving tho audience the feeling
mat tho French army will he inviucihle
II they hear much OF that type OF music
inc concert was given undc- the
auspices OF the Young Mems Carts
tan Association OF Richmonl Trc
band is travelling under the authority
or the French government aul II CON
posed OF invaded veterans Of the w.T
Many OF the men arc prize winners o.
the conservatory OF Paris. anl a-r ,x-
ports In their art. Captain pnres leads
his men with distinction and under his
direction they arc splendid body OF
musicians Captain Fares was for
eighteen years conductor Of tho ia,
NOUS Guarde R"publicainc OF Paris
known as possibly tho hes, of The great
n'iiifarE bands. lie has also been con.
ductor OF one OF the French naval
hahds' and has seen much service i'm
me french army and navy. Although
retircd some years ago. he returned t.
service at tn" outbreak OF tho present
war Ills leadership is remarkable
inspiration TO his men.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-11
OFFICIAL LIST SHOWS
E|GHTY-N|NE PERSISTED
Railway Accident Near
Nashville.
BLAMEs CREW OF NO. FOUR
Federal Manager, w. =. Bruce, Gives
Out Statement Showing West
bound Train Was Out of Place,
Knowing the Other Was Late.
tBy Associated prcss.1

tBy Associated Press.
NASHVILLE. TENN, July lo.-An
official casualty list issued to-day by
the Nashville. Chattanooga and ST.
Louis Railway showed ciGhty-ninc
negroes-and fifty-six injured. as the
result OF the wreck yesterday near
Nashville
An investigation 10 determine def
niteiy responsibility for the collision
will be held next Saturday. according
to w l.. Maypothcr. Federal manag ger
OF railroads in this section.
Daniel 7. Johnson. soldier Thirty
eighth Company. One Hundred and Fiji
ty-sevcnth Depot Brigade. Camp Cor
don. Ga. is included in the official list
OF dead.
The track was cleared ut 10 o'clock
last night. and trains to-day were rum
ming through the plies Of wreckagc.
stories OF incidents of the wreck are
to-day Milling the newspapers. a strik-
ing one concerns a soldier. This sol
dicr was riding In the combination car
on NO which was tclcscopcd by
heavy baggage car. When the cars
were cut into. lacked up and the res
cue crew finally got inside amid heaps
Of dead and manglcd human forms.
there was that soldier. pinned in the
wreckage.
Some one started to cut him out i'm
mcdiatcly.
Friend" said the soldier. there arc
other poor devils dying right here be-
side me. and they need help worse than
do. Get them out first and let me
alone. ] am all right" He lay there
for three hours. and when the last in
jured man had been removed. tho
workmcn cut away tho timbers that
were pinning him down.
BODY Or UNIDENTIFIED
BABE is LOCATED
The body OF an unidentified baby
was found In the wrcckage. a body
supposed 10 be the mother. was nearby.
a large family Bible was found
among the wrcckase 1t had not re-
heavy leather hack.
Every energy was being put forth
TO day TO alleviate the suffering of the
injured and the distress of afflicted rel
atives. The civilian relief OF the Red
Cross was especially active.
BLAMEs CREW OF TRAIN
NUMBER FOUR FOR WRECK
W. r. Bruce, Federal manager of the
Nashville. Chattanooga and St Louis
and Tennessee Central roads, in a state
mont made at noon. places the rcspon-
sbility for yesterdays collision on the
crew Of train No. 4. the westbound
train.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-11
RESUMPTION OF DAILY EXCEPT
SUNDAY SERVICE YORK RIVER LINZ,

Effective June Goth. steamers OF the
York River Limo will sail daily. except
Sunday: Leave Baltimore 500 p. NJ,
arrive Richmond following morning
S:45 o'clock; leave Richmond $40 p.
NJ. daily. c%cep: Sunday. leave West
A. NJ.
Tickets. state rooms. etc, $40 East
Main Street and Main Street Station
Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-11

Firms desiring responsible ciericn,
help are liberal users OF Times Dis
patch Want Ads.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-11
BODY Or UNIDENTIFIED
BABE is LOCATED
BLAMES CREW OF TRAIN
NUMBER FOUR FOR WRECK

W. +. Bruce, Federal manager of the
Nashville. Chattanooga and st. Louis
and Tennessee Central roads, in state
mcnt made at noon. places the rcspon-
sihiiity for yesterdays collision on the
crew Of train No. 4. the westbound
train.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-11

passed expectations. and 1t was, agreed.
to meet here again next year on the
second Tuesday in July
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-11
The Council
Recommends
Charter Changes

Inc Council of the City of Richmond long and faithful
study are submitting to the citizens August 9th important
amendments to the City Charter These changes 90 far in the
direction OF undermining the Richmond The men,
oefs OF the Council elected by all citizens and are in
VIII" the needs and desires of all classes and Of the city
whole They presenting plans Improvement Of orr
goVenmentpans dictated by experience investga
ton in midst
Our own careful study covering three years convnces us that
the plans suggested by the Council interest of the
CITY, With grind punish and no friends to
reward citizens endorse the recommendations of the Con
c and request our friends to vote August 6h Charter
amendments as proposed by the City Council for the good of
Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-11
GREAT RECEPTION GIVEN
FRENCH MILITARY BAND
Large and Enthusiastic Audience In
City Auditorium Demands
LA MarseilIaisc."
EXCELLENT PROGRAM GIVEN
Organization Touring United States
Giving Series OF Concerts for Men
at Encampmcnts Makes Brief stop
in Richmond.

The French Military Band was ac-
corded tremendous reception in the
City Auditorium at it's concert last
night. An audience large In number
and enthusiastic TO degree. stood in
their places at the end of formal
program and called loudly and vocif
crously for LA Marscii!ais With
true French courtesy. the band respond
cd with Dixie" This in 10 wise APP
peascd the patriotism or the enthusiasm
Of the audience. however. for. with
nerves tinIlng and loyalty Of spirit
aroused. and with the French tri-colo-
waving and everyone standing the de-
sire for the French hymn was unmis-
taxable.
Captain Parcs called upon his men ."i
their OWN national air which was
played as Richmon never heard il be-
Tore and the result was unboundcd en-
thusiasm and tumultuous applause
America" followed. played splendidly.
ana helped out By the majority of the
audience singing. Such Il demonstra-
ton has not been heard here in many
days.
The French band, coming here from
camp Ice. where IL has been giving "a
series of concerts for the men us tho
cEcampmcnt. presented "A program
largely classical and mainly from tho
French composers. The program was
OF eight numbers. with few cucorca
until the end of the evening. In tho
French army blue, they we're an inspir-
ing sigh, and they played with excel
lent quality of tone
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BLAISDELL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Goethe are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth OF
daughter born Dec. 10Th.
Fred Berresford disposed of a car
of baled hay to parties at Williston
last week.
Lee Morrison is contemplating NOV
ing to Minot.
John Larson of Surrey is here look
ing after business interests.
j. H. McGilvray of Rolette was a
business visitor here recently. Jack
was the former owner of the Pioneer
Store.
Mrs. George Goethe is seriously i'll
with influenza.
Rev. Father Muller of Stanley con-
Quoted services in st. Margaret s
Catholic church here last Friday and
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Ikkestahl are the
proud parents of a daughter born Dec
18th.
Thomas Leon barely averted SER
ious accident by the discharge of g
shot gun. The explosion tore away 8
portion of his coat and vest. The
powder burned his flesh. Gle did not
know the gun was lcaded)
The school closed last Friday fol
the usual holiday vacation. Primary
Teacher Miss Theodore Tjornhonl, has
gone to Hatton, N. D.
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Major Edward S. Person Talks to
MinOt ROtarians

AAANoS lNOlAl
Major Edward S. Person was made
an honorary member Of the Minot Ro-
tary Club at the noon day luncheon
Monday, for distinguished military
service.
The Majo was the guest of honor
at the luncheon and delivered an inter-
estlng address, reviewing the great
work which the United States had
done in the war, speaking in partic-
ular of the training that is required
OF an army officer. This country had
no army to speak of when we went in
to the war. We had the gigantic
task of raising vast army and train
ing our officers. The first officers
were not turned out until August,
1917, and they were college men,
mainly.
The Major paid the infantry a
splendid tribute. He said: "Of all of
the branches of the service, we must
take our hats off to the infantry men
and officers. They are the ones who
go over the top" An infantry officer
has great many courses to master,
such as musketry, bayonet work, gre
nades, automatic rifles, trench water,
etc. In musketry, there are so many
things to be learned. The expert
rifleman will miss the mark more Of
ten than the rookie, if the range is
not perfect. Visibility has much to
do with determining the range.
The infantry officer must be lead
err, the Major said. The Captain must
lead his men and the lieutenant and
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Would Fatten Up The Editor

Friends Of the writer, who evidently
considered that it was about time to
fatten us up for colder days that are
to come, remembered us most gen.
erously this Christmas season. We
are little prone to mention the fact
for fear that others who might have
taken notice Of the loose manner in
which our hand me-downs cling to our
graceful form, may change their plans
and not come across in the way that
causes ones mouth to water. How
ever, among the splendid remem-
brances received was huge corn fed
turkey, apples, fruit cake, ham and
roll of golden butter from Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Evans, Marshall, Mo-; a
mammoth barley fattened turkey from
our old time friend and former Ward
County pioneer, John Bradley, of
Maple Lake, Sask.; beautiful speci-
men of home grown turkey from
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Miller's farm at
Granville; roll of butter from the
G. A. Percy farm near Portal and a
big box of real home made cookies,
doughnuts and candy from the B. F.
Baker farm at Glenburn. The old
time Methodist minister who held his
annual donation party had nothing on
the writer this Christmas.
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RYDER.

Mrs. l. l.. Van Sickle died Saturday
morning, December 21st, at her home
at Ryder after an illness Of over
year. The remains were shipped to
the old home at Dallas, Wis, for bur-
ial, accompanied by Mr.. Van Sickle
and daughter Doris. Besides her hus-
band she leaves four sons and four
daughters, Guy r. Van Sickle of Mi
not; Percy J. of Hewett, Minnesota;
Leslie, of Hewett, Mimi; Fred of Dali
las, Wis; Mrs. L. M. Clark, Wabeck,
n. D.; Mrs. B. R. Vancuven, Wilder,
Ida; Mrs. D. B. Van Horn, Raub, NJ.
D; Miss Doris, Ryder
Mrs. Van Sickle's Christian life was
hopeful. She was woman of prayer
and faith in God The memory of
mother whose life was an inspiration
to all that is best and noblest in life,
will not be forgotten and the influence
she left will remain through the years
to come. She was faithful and de-
voted member of the W. c. T. U. of
Ryder Surely we all believe and let
us not forget, that
There is no death; the stars go down
To rise upon some fairer shore.
And bright in Heavens jeweled crown
They shine forevermore.
And ever near us, though unseen,
The dear immortal spirits tread,
For all the boundless universe
Is Life-there are no dead.
Mrs. A. Rasmussen went to Drake
Wednesday to visit her brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Miller and
daughter Pearl, were Minot visitors
Tuesday.
DR.. Griffin and daughter went to
Minot Friday.
B. A. Dickinson was a passenger
on the eastbound train Monday.
Mrs. Rosberg and children left
Monday for Enderlin, where they will
spend the holidays.
Mrs. J. Peterson and daughter Ag-
mes are spending the holidays at
Warwick.
Miss Hulda Kruger has made final
proof on her homestead.
The school closed Friday for two
weeks vacation.
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rs platoon, always ahead, never be-

Ms MS platoon, always ahead, never be-
Speaking Of rifles. the Major said
the Enfield was perhaps the best for
snort range, around 800 yards, but
not as good as the Springfield for
sniping, which is better for longer
range shooting.
The Cavalry is equipped with
Springfield rifles, pistols and the long
straight swords. The cavalryman
must learn to fight on foot as we'll as
IN the saddle. He must understand
horses, feeds, forage, stabling, the
care Of equipment, etc. The Major,
having seen service in the infantry,
the cavalry and the field artillery,
mastering these three branches by
hard work in five separate training
camps, he is we'll qualified to give an
opinion as to these various branches.
Speaking of his work in training
men, he said: ut was a pleasure to
see what one could make out of men,"
He referred to his work at the
School of Fire at Fo?t Sill, Okla. The
courses were hard and the slogan at
the fort was Thou shalt not pass
and a good many Of the officers didn't.
The Major, however, completed his
course there in good shape and was
just ready for service in France when
hostilities ceased.
Capt Archie D. MCDANIEL attend
ed the monday luncheon and it is
understood that he will be in charge
OF one of the early meetings.