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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-31
PATRIOTISM OVERFLOWS
Ncwsboy Buys Liberty Bond With
Money Given Him 10
Pay Rent.

SAN FRANCISCO. October 29.-Over.
come by tho wave OF patriotism that
is sweeping San Francisco in the rush
20 subscribe to the fourth Liberty loan,
Arthur Ahrenstedt forgot all about the
money entrusted to his care to pay his
mothers rent, and used it TO buy a
Liberty bond. The clearing house ofi-
Gals, after hearing the fearful story
OF the mother. refunded the money and
Cancelled the sale OF the bond.
Ahrcnstcdt is fifteen years old and
a ncwsboy. He lives with his mother,
who Is employed downtown. The busy
mother permitted her son TO deposit
her savings OF so in the bank. While
passing the wireless" truck that is
touring the city and listening 10 the
appeal OF the women on the truck call
ing OH all to subscribe, Arthur could
rot rcsiat, and applied for q 500 bond,
for which he deposited his mothers
savings bank book In part payment.
The crowd cheered and forced the boy
to make a speech.
Later the mother sought out Mrs. c.
+. Iteil. general of the truck and de-
stroyer corps. told the story OF her
sons overenthusiasm and Mrs. Keil
promptly arranged the refund.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-31
ITALIAN POET AND WRITER
HAILED AS GREATEST FLYER
His achievements In the Air Are HILL
cd nS Most Wonde rful Ever
Performed

LONDON. October 30--rhc air ex-
PLOTS OF Gabrielle a. AnnunZio. the
Italian poet, novelist and dramatist.
have taken a strong hold on the
British public's imagination and he is
acclaimed here as one of the world $
foremost figures in aerial warfare. The
London papers, which recently have
been deVotinS considerable space to
the daring Italian, express surprise
that man OF his age and tcmpera-
ment was able to make so remarkable
a success as an airman. Few expected.
the Daily Express says, that the dandy
lighter after passing his fftieth birth
day.
Above all. it is pointed out. he is
an inspiration to his people. Ills
deeds during the war arc known to all
the world, but few outside Italy zeal
iZe that he has been the greatest pub
lie orator of his country since the war
began. His speeches arc full of prose
music. and the message which he drop
ped over Vienna was written as only
poet and soldier could write.
ID Annunzio rs a squadron lcadc: is
said to he, not only fearless, but un-
firing. Routine bombing and chasing
have no attractions for him. His fer
tile brain is constantly at work devils
ing new methods FOR marrying the enc
why the Austrians hate him SO in
IT is believed here that his fate
would be dire if he fell into the
cncmy's hands, and London is quite
-eady TO credit the story that he car
ries in his tunic pocket a little phial
OF poison.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-31
AVERAGE RUSSIAN WANTS
FOOD TO EAT AND REST
One Quarter Pound of Bread Is Daily
Food Allowance I'm Moscow Under
Recent Rule.

MOSCOW, October 3o.-The average
i urSSniI wants ,hn bread and rest from the
passing for the last four years. and he
p wa les s he Will eventually find these
actly how, but he's hopeful.
The Russian public is struggling
along with great patience, making the
most OF It's very limited food supply,
hkihs oyer It's much worn clothing,
al the amusement il can out of life
ny attending the theaters and visiting
the summer gardens.
Moscow's bread allowance Is one
quarter OF pound daily for each per-
son--if he gets il. And the quality
OF the bread varies SO grently that
there is much betting and jesting daily
as to what sort Of bread the food COM
mittees will supply the following dav.
no siraw enters largely into the enm
COW, PctroSrad and other cities Iar
rom the grain producing centers.
sometimes the straw is chopped so fne-
~ II cannot be detected. On other
DAYS IL IS so coarse and abundant IN
the loaf that straws an inch lon. may
nreyma showed an old man plating
straw nat Two urchns wearing
a anI h Iaa o Wers playing at his ;ee
straws were. protruding lay on thu
table. y neighbor. who stood beside
Inc weaver. inquired:
days."
The reply was:
cs, 1--WE can't t. eat it. but it makes cx-
The dearth OF alcoholic drinks af-
corded the subject for a cartoon which
gave Moscow II hearty laugh A GUS
TONER holding a bottle OF perfume in
his hand stood be fore an apothccary.
10 whom he complained:
don't like the odor OF this eau de
cologne"
Gracious. one doesn't smell il now
adays! the druggist exclaimed. lone
Under the greatly restricted diet en-
forced by the food shortage, persons in
al walks Ct life have lost fesh 10
such an extent that really fat men
ana women are seldom seen. The chief
work Of tailors and dressmakers now
adays is taking in of garments 10
adjust them TO reduced figures
AT recent music hall performa nee
an enormous fat man. who was shown
to seat near the stage. broke his
chair into pieces when he sat down
Ihe accident madc such a mise that
The attention OF the entire audience
was drawn TO the unhappy man who
was eXtricated from the wreckaga by
two ushers. The audience rose and
cheered vehcmently. The fat man ac-
knowlcdged the applause good -natur-
eddy and took no offense at shouted in
auiries Of How do you do il on a
quarter Ola pound of bread a day?"
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ny Associated Press.

AMSTERDAM. october 3O.-Thc prin-
c!pal topic OF comment in German
newspapers received here are the res
iEnaiion OF General l.udendorfr chief
commiSsary. and .AuStria's activity for
Ii separate peace.
Austria'S action was received with
some signs of resentment. but at the
same time with certain sense of re-
lief as clearing tho situation and lcav-
ing Germany free to act in her own
interest. In this connection. there are
some intimations in tho newspapers OF
a movement for Joining the Austrian
Germans with Germany. For instance
Germana. the Catholic Ccntrist organ
says Germany honceforth will be able
to drop consideration for her allies and
champion more dccisivcly than hithcr-
to her kinsmen in Austria.
The BocrScn Courier agrees that
Germany and Austria. according to the
principle of Standardization are
now entitled TO negotiate separately
The Nossischc Icitung admits that
Count Andrassy had no alternative, and
declares it is useless to shout trcach-
cry.
III our allies have shamefully brok-
en- the faith" says the Tagcs ,Zei,une.
'we must remain true TO ourselves VIC
The NorwacrtS, organ of the Social
lists. argues that count Andrassy was
speaking only on behalf of the dynasty
and says it will be no wonder IL the
entire world believes the Austrian gov
eminent wants TO purchase merciful
peace with a kick NJ a dying lion"
The newspaper adds that German and
German Austria will not perish. ,
The Frankfort Zcitung says that as
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-31
BARBED WIRE IS TRICKY,
CONCLUSION OF SENTRIES
Rats Nuke Trnpczc Ont, of Taut Strands
and WcpZcls Follow
Them.

NTH AMERICAN ARMIES IN
FRANCE. October 30.-Barbed wire
tricks on the soldier sentries.
The ground under the wire become
a runway for all the. small things Of
me night Rats make ,rapezes out Of
and the hgh; which cnsues may set
dancing all the empty jam tins strung
along the wire as alarms so that sem
aries over q long stretch of front will
the guards TO their posts and awaking
soldiers over II wide area.
AT night the wire takes on a CHASTITY
aspect. The cool dcws settle on the
.trainins with little rustling and creep
ing noises or chaiing and chatterins
like living thing. The mufIied sentrieS
prick their ears to listen and peer
and then discharging shot into the
black night, for ii is sometimes diff
ticult to tell whether the noise is that
Of the wire or that Of enemy med
ting, pathway through the dcfenses
When the barbed wire is new and
freshly erected, and secured 10 its
stout scaffoldinSS and stakes, ii looks
engineering. the skeleton, perhaps. OF
some concrete rampant or brc;l kwatcr.
ilme wcatherS IL at first Ia an ugly
tninG OF red rust and sullen neutral
lints but later it may blossom in
amazing beauty as the rich weeds and
undcrsrowth climb through its meshcs,
leaving corn flowers and blazing pop
PIES to cloak its ugliness.
Thc wire has voice of its own. II
sings ana droncs in the wind. carrying
BACK the memories OF the men who sit
bchind 1t 10 the dusty roads of Con-
necticut or Missouri or Alabama where
thc tall telegraph poles sing a similar
chorus. Wv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-31
CHINA WILL ASK RESTORATION
OF TSiNG TAO AT PEACE TABLE
Oriental Republic VIII Also Seek
Abolition OF Extra Territorial
Rights.

SAN FRANCISCO, October 3O.-Dr.
ISur, newly appointed consul for the
Republic OF China. at New York, to-
day outlined the demands China will
make At the peace table. Prior TO
the war. pr. Tsur was secretary to
the Chinese embassy at Berlin. and
more recently has been stationed at
TOKYO. He said in part:
China will submit the question OF
the port and province OF Using Tao.
originally held by the Germans under
u lease. III the course of the war il
was captured by the Japanese. Thus.
and also because Of the declaration OF
war by China on Germany, the lease
became void. China will ask that
Using Tao revert back TO her.
China also will demand the com
pletc abolition of extra territorial
rights under which foreigners are at
present not subject to Chinese laws;
also revision OF tho customs which
while favorable to the importer. arc
harmful 10 Chinese industry and en- :
tcrpriscs. CHINA will ask that tho
tax on imported manufacturers be ma :
tcriailE raised TO protect her native
industries"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-31
READY TO SEND REPORT
TO PRESIDENT WILSON
Result Of investigation of AirpInnc
Production to BE Transmitted
I'm Few Hours.
! Ry NssOciutcd Frcss.


W!ASllINGTON, October 3O.-Attor-
ncH-General Gregory expects to send
to President Wilson in next few hours.
Charles T.. Hughes report on airplanc
production. In II letter Of transmittaI
tho A,torney-General may express
some views differing from those OF Mr..
Hughes, with whom he has colluborated
personally throughout the inquiry.
Mr.. Gregory discussed the report to-
day with l'oStmastcr- Licncral Burleson
and Secretary Tumulty, who called at
the Department of Justice. This call
Followed the circulation OF reports that
the Attorncy-General might disagree
materially with Mr.. Hughes conclu-
sionc.
The Attorney General has spent most
of his time this week examining the
text OF Mr.. Hughes report, which sum-
murizes the voluminous testimony OF
army officers, production managers.
government engineers and engineers
of plants holding contracts. The report
is understood 10 contain criticism Of
inefficient methods disclosed and like
wise praise Of achievements of certain
government production directors and
Industrial plants whose records have
been good. There also is said to be a
comprehensive statement OF the situa-
ton in the airplanc program to-day,
which recent reports OF The War De-
partmcnt have shown TO be ahead OF
schedule.
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GERMAN NEWSPAPERS
DISCUSS AUSTRIAN NOTE
one Agrees Nation Is Now Entitled to Negotiate Sep
arately, While Another Declares 1t Useless
to Shout About Treachery

the Ausiro- Hungarian government now
EXISTS only on paper. the recognition
OF the Czccho-Slovaks aud South Slavs
possesses no further Significance. but
mat IL is Imperative that GcrInun
Austria assert its rights rs against the
Siavs and before President Wilson.
commenting on LudcndormS rcSigna :
tion. the Wcscr Ieitung contrasts the
public. mental poise o: Gcrmany um-
never lost it's courage even when the
enemy was at the gates of the capital.
while the German people. instead of
smiling their bosoms for their own
SINS. all arc blaming each other
inc Austrian censor permitted tho
ArDitcr Heitung TO publish Il leading
caitorlul article violently dcnouncnS
the "puny" German Kaiser. who pre-
Trred ia see bitter humiliation in
cate Arguing that voluntary abd-
cation would have produced easier
terms Tor an armistice, the newspaper
adds:
~ real Emperor would rather
proudly abdica'e before being branded
by the whole world as the man who
caused his nations humiliation
allies insist upon such disarmament
terms as TO make further German re-
sistancc impossible, not only Germany.
but he president WILSON, himself
would disappear. from among the fac
tors which are decisive for the con-
His own position as world arbitcr
military power at least is worth so
much that it cannot he forced to sur
lean forces"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-31
PERSHING'S ARMY CAPTURES
STRONG SERIES OF HILLS

-
SWITH THE AMERICAN FORCES
NORTHWEST OF NERDUN. October 80
Hieneral' Pershing's forces to-day i'm
hrcyed their positions in the region
MiStsnd Pre-. Bellejoyeuse farm is now
Virtually within the American lines
4By the occupation OF Aincrcvillc. the
Stfaericans have brought within their
NnrB series OF hills and natural posi-
Mons dominating the country for miles
4Atnrrevtlle was taken with but little
Hhposition. the resistance being prin-
Mpaily from machine guns.
TEast of the River Meuse there was
,Eonslderasle activity to-day. but there
WAS no material change in the line
Mha Germans desperately resisted at
Mppts to drive them from hill $50.
MJaktng advantage Of Il clear day,
Americsn aerial bombcrs started out
hHFty and attacked various enemy mil
S4ry detectives west of the Mouse to-
MGhe big American guns also were ac-
HSe, bombarding crossroads and rail
MAY functions far and wide within the
Egton or the previous bombardment OF
RpJectives behind the enemy lines.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-31
GIRL VICTIM OF BULLET
Celebrated by Throwing Corn at Pea
pic Driving Along street, md
Sustnins Mortal Wound.

STERLING. Ill, October Gown.
Frank O. I.owdcn, to- day shot and, ncr.
maps, fatally wounded Elizabeth Far
rcll, sixteen years old. He discharged
target revolver in the air To frighten
$4,000 bond
Miss Farrell and several OF her
friends were throwing corn at auto
mobiles passing her home. When they
showered Rruce and Mrs Worthington
the chauffeur entered into the shirt
Of the FUN and drew tho revolver Fir
ing INTO the air nc pulled the trigger
from the weapon showed down his hand
and the bullet pierced Miss Farrclrs
abdomen
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-31
UNDERGROUND NARCOTIC
SALES SYSTEM LOCATED
Federal Agents Announce Arrest of
Two Prominent Men In
Chattanooga.

~ ~ -f~3VNIttNtU I-TVsS. 7
CHATTANOOGA. TENN. October 30
After the arrest here to-day of IL.
walter Doty. an attorney and Dr. Hen
~ Fuchrer. Federal agents announced
ihAt with the aid OF the military and
municipal police, they had uncarthetl
an underground narcotic sales system
extending TO many cities OF the South,
ihciudlhS Atlanta and birmingham.
Eleven persons who visited the Join
otliceS of the lawyer and doctor were
arrested. and the officials said that. on
examination. some Of them admit ed
thut they made regular trips TO South
erh cities TO dispose Of narcotics sup
piled TO them by Doty and Fuchrcr
Doty formerly was assistant attor-
ney-sencral OF Ohio. while Fuehrer has
been living here for several years The
physician Is now under indictment for
violation OF the Harrison antinarcotic
act.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-31
FEW GEESE IN GERMANY
Efforts to Obtain Fowl in Poland md
Ukraine Come TO
NOuEht,

NEW YORK, October 3O.-Cierman
efforts TO obtain geese from Poland and
Ukraine virtually have failed and the
German market is practically bare of
the fowl says the Cologne Gazette. An
organization charged with the duty Of
arranging imports OF geese from Po-
iHnd. ana other occupied territories in
Inc east, stated that between 900
ana 100000 geese had been ordered in
those districts, but the actual receipts
amounted 10 only $4,000. Ukraine had
promised TO export 100000 geese, but
owing TO unexpected difficulties. not
one was sent to GERMANY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-31
INTERPRETER
e OF Views OF TNE NATION
IBy Associated Press.l

~4I.ONDON, October 80 (via MontreaD
s1--"Does the Premier intend to take
Ateps 10 secure that the peace agree.
With the. wishes of the majority of tho
members OF the House OF Commons"
IVA. the. question submitted in the
blouse of Commons yesterday by Sir
Richard Cooper. Uniouist for Walsall.
Andrew Bonar Law. government
kpok enian. replied that the government
must be the interpreter Of the views of
che house and the nation.
asSir Richard then asked il the coun-
peace agreement. In answer Mr.. Bonar
law said:
yi.'J do not quite know what the hon
Srable member means. l do not sup
pose no Suggests that peace terms
Hhould be put up to the country as a
referendum, and ] know OF no other
%ay in which tho country can be rep
ssbcntcd except by tho government"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-31
REVOLVER SHOT FOLLOWS
CONFESSION OF LOVE
Revolver Falls Ia street ut EnshionnbIy
DreSked Womrn Steps From
Touring Car.

NEW YORK, October COT love
YOU: love you: love YOU" came Il,
woman's voice from within n touring.
car standing III One Hundred and Thir-
ticth street to-day and then Il shot
rang out. Police Captain John Noble
who was only a few steps away. rushed
10 the machine aS Mrs. Maude Scuit
fashionably dressed. stepped out. At
the drivers seat Howard Il. Scutt. the
woman's husband, clutchcd ut his side
and small revolver fell to the side
walk.
Mrs. Scu,t. who admitted having
duarrclcd with her husband declared
at the Police station she did not know
who fired the shot. Scutt accused his
wife OF shooting him. He is not cx-
pcCtcd 10 live.
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tered all about, might be called dead
mans land" East of this region. how
ever, there are villages untouched By
the war. luNuriant farms and happy
liberated towns.
West of the line which the British
and BelgtanS held for four long years
many villages and towns have been
destroyed By German artillery fire
Furncs is only an empty shell OF tot
terins walls and pcrVySc is merely a
geographical maine. \ post bearing
the name OF the village is the only
thing remaining to show where Rams
capeiic stood. In this region poison
gas has killed all vegetation and the
trees stand gaunt and bare Of foliage
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-31

cient history In the Uniycrsityl
minsham. Is ono OF the WON;
have Won III open competition A
inents which were regarded asl
most exclusive prerogative
male sex. She. too. Is playingi
able part In the present
which should certainly effect
good In tho efforts now beinI
70 bring the two great sect
channels OF cndeavor and achie|
Professor w. IL. Schoiield. sal
Avenue. New York. is chargd
arrangements for tho tour.
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SLIGHT INCREASE REPORTED
IN NEW INFLUENZA CASES
However. National Report Disciose,
There Us Marked Decrease In
Number of Deaths,

WASHINGTON, October SO.-A mark
ed decrease in the number of deaths
and IN the number OF new cases OF
pneumonia in the army camps was re-
ported TO Washington for the past
twenty-four hours.
There was Il slight increase in new
break reported from Camp Lascasas.
Porto Rico. They totaled 3,015 as
against 1880 yesterday.
The deaths numbered 15I as against
19S for the preceding period There
were only 39S pneumonia cases as COM
pared with $40 for the day before,
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EkRAgNJAN HETMAN PLANS
thif TO ENFORCE FAKE TREATY

T. PARIS, October 3e.-Gencral Skoro-
jiadski the Ukrainian hetman. accord
Ing TO Zurich dispatch to tho Jour
DaI9 DesdebatS. has sent three ukrain-
Qsdiyisions TO the Polish frontier with
oh ohm and PodlRchia, which were given
tn, the Ukraine 10 the prejudice OF Po-
land by the Brest-Litorsk treaty. The
EkrainianS intend TO move into Poland
Whenever the German and Austrian
groups withdraw.
HsThe German authorities in the Tx
Eaine, 1t is added, support General
kkoropadski. Numerous German SOL
ffiers have Joined the tkrainian divi-
s.ons sent to the Polish frontier.
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sAUSTRIANS RETIRING IN
SERBIA AND Albania

= VIENNA. Tuesday, October % (via
London. October 30).-Conccrn:ng opc-
rations in Albania and Serbia. kustro-
iungarinn headquarters tonight is
sued the following statement:
IN Albania our rear guards have
evacuated Alessio. There has been no
change on the Drina front. In Ser
oia yesterday ou1 troops. who were
=reached Palanka."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-31
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Negotiations Now Under Why Brtwccu
ohtctals of Bohemia and Czech
Committees.

BASEL. October 30.-Negotiations are
going on between the government OIL
ciaiS OF hohemia End the ational Czech
COMMITTEES 10 insure y public admins
trhl ION. says Il dispatch received here
to-day from Prague The present Eo-
henian officials will remain provision
any pht the Governor, Count Won Cou-
dcnhoVc. has been placed on unlimitod
leave at his own demand
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-31

cent by tho boards conservation pro-
gram. The reduction was worked out
after conference with the industry
similar curtailmcnt is being worked
out IN various industries in an effort
10 SimplltN manufacturing operations
INC conservation division Of the board
also announced that the restrictions for
lEht leather gloves and mittcns sub
ihlttcd TO the industry October , had
been confirmed and made effcciiNn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-31
GERMAN PRESS IN DESPAIR
GltG OVER MILITARY SITUATION

October 3O.-Despair
IA the military situation has seized the
herman press. The demand for the
Haiser'S abdication is becoming daily
tjiore insistept and general.
f$,,y.orwaerts, iAe SOCIALIST organ, saws;
tho. detection of Austria, our
Mbntiers are unsafe. and further blood
fhs9 becomes useless"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-31
ART OF BELGIUM JUST
LIBERATED LITTLE HURT
IBy Associated Press.l

IS BELGIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS
in lFLANDERS. October 30.--That part
ST Belgium just libsraUted by The armies
Suffered little in com parison with other
1,srta OF the little Kingdom and North
NYn France, Western FLANDERS yirtu-
EllY is intact north OF the Lys and east
Of Che OLD battle line.
!. From the region Of G:ieupor, 10 south
3f Ynres the stretch Of ground and the
EHhsr sid q whsci was the battle-ground
etof four yeats, Judged by the numer-
Gus little ;biSSk crosses ttat are goat
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-31
CLASSIFY LIQUOR AS POISON
barred From MniIs by Latest Postal Or.
der, Along With Fireworks and
ENDIOsiycx

WASH Notion. October Gothic
"St-oificc department has classified
intoxicating liquors with poison, pois-
"nouS animals and insects. corrosive
materials. fireworks, explosives. nfiam :
mablc materials, chemical compounds.
which may ignite or explode, fresh
hines ana pcitS or any material which
cNudcs a bad odor. All are barred
from the mails
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-31

WASHINGTON. October 3O.-overseas
demands for gasoline or Kerosene are
a. 10 pe iuliilled hereafter aEe@: 9: al.
PC pc uninterrupted low of such supplies
LOT. inc american and allied forces. TO
ninsurt inc prompt and expeditions
naanulhS OF those shipments from tho
rrenncry to the seaboard, the United
StuieS fuel Administration to- nv pro-
.tt"asaleu = regulation giving priority
seas use. ''' WV