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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-12
LEE W|THDRAWs FROM
RACE FOR APPOINTMENT
Docs Not Regard Position of Food
Administrator as One for
Fractional Politics.
GOVERNOR AwA ATS ACTION
Has No Information That His Nomi.
nation OF 5. l.. LuptOn VIII Not Be
acceptable 10 Washington Au-
tloriticS-No More Nominations.
Especial to The Times-D!spa,ch.

WASHINGTON. April ll.-w. McDon-
aid Lee. OF Irvinston. upon learning to
day OF the bitter opposition to his APP
pointmcnt as State food administrator
for Virginia. this afternoon requested
Senator'S Martin and Swanson to with
draw his name from further considcra-
ton for the post. Mr. Lee told Senator
Martin that he did not wish 10 become
"a party 70 an unsccmly scramble for
the appointment
senator Martin told Mr. Lee that he
would stand by him 10 the limit If he
would take the place Mr.. Lee, how
ever insisted that his name be with
drawn. lie said he never sought tho
place. That he had been urged 10 take
1t. and he had agreed 70 do so when told
That lie would not be forced to give up
all of his business affairs. Tho retire
mcnt Of Mr.. Lee. s; is believed. clarifies
tho controversy which has arisen over
tho food administrator appointment.
The food administration officials, how
ever. Will not indicate who will be
named, Governor Davis is supporting
; L. Lupton since i2gbcrt g. Leigh and
Thomas :. Winston have withdrawn
their names.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-12
ACTIVITY IN ITALY
Artillery of Both sides Fire Msny
Shells Into Opposing
Lines,
tBy Associated Press.

tBy Associated Press
ROME. Wednesday. April l0.-The
Official statement from the Italian War
Office to-day reads:
Both artileries we're active through
out Wednesday between the Astico and
the Brenta. Our batteries carried out
concentrations OF fire in the Giudi-
caria Valley and in the region north
west OF Mount Grappa.
at Asiago enemy patrols. faced by
patrols of the allies. were turned back.
abandoning several prisoners. Other
enemy patrols were subjected to our
!nusketry fire in tho Val Lagarina and
the Arsa Valley. On the coastal zone
there were several lively fasillades
and short bombing engagement at
I.aviril di Piave. At Capo Sile one OF
our assaulting patrols annihilated &
small enemy advanced most and re-
turned with several prisoners"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-12
STRIKE IN NORFOLK
Iron Workers Employed in Marine
Railway Repair shops Lay
Down Tools.

NORFOLK. VA, April Il.-Demand-
ing An increase IN wages from 50 cents
TO so cents an hour. iron workers en-
ploycd in marine railway repair shops
along the Norfolk water front to- day
laid down their tools. tying up i'm
portant repair work 20 government yes
sells. All OF the privately owned ma
T!ne railways here are affected. each
reporting that the entire force OF men
employed in the iron working trades
had quit work.
J. p. Campbell chairman OF tho iron
workers wage committee. said no
strike had been called. and that the
iron workers had merely quit work
ing pending the establishment OF new
wage scale with the employers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-12
URGE SPEEDY ACTION ON BILL
Measure ApproprfntinE $50. 100000 for
H"nsing Workers Approved by
Many Boards.
tRy Associated Press.1

WASHINGTON. April 1l.-War, Navy
and Labor Department representatives
before the Senate Public Buildings
Committee to-day urged speedy pas
sage OF the House bill appropriating
$50 100000 for housing Of workmer at
munition and ship plants. and SIC. 600
600 for housing clerks in Washington.
Rear-Admiral II. Il. Rousseau said pro-
duction and repair of naval vessels
could he increased from % u 100 per
cent by providing housing facilities,
naming Norfolk, Va. and Charleston,
;. G., as among points OF imm edia te
necessity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-12
STABILIzING OF PRICES
CONSIDERED ESSENTIAL
President Wilson Names NirEinian as
Members OF War PRODUCE
ton Committee.
/ by Assoc!atcd Press. ]

WASHINGTON. April ll.-Sta blzins
OF prices on domestic necessities in
Guiding cotton goods, woolens, manu-
featured clothing. shoes and hats. was
discussed to-day hy President wilson
and his Cabinet. II is understood that
the Presidents counscllors believed
that drastic action Will have 10 be
taken soon.
The result Of the hrst session was
the appointment OF war production
committee headed by GaErish T.. MIL
lken. OF New York. 10 present the
councils view TO the price fixing COM
mit;ce.
Among members OF the COMMITTEE
arc: Arthur j. Draper. vicc-chairman
j. w. Cannon, julius Cone, d. Y.
Cooper and Stewart w. Cramer. all OF
North Carolina; j. y. Hammett, VIC
TOR Montgomery and Captain Ellison
A. Smyth. of South Carolina. and II. r.
Fitzgerald, Virginia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-12
TIDE SOON TO TURN
Military Writer Declares Recapture OF
Jerusalem Now Practical
Possibility.
fBy Associated Press.l

AMSTERDAM, Wednesday, April! 10
--Lieutenant-Gencr Baron Won Ar
Dime, well-known military writer
IN an article in the Dusseldorf Mach
richtcn a copy OF which has been re-
Cc!ved here, says:
The tide is about TO turn in Syria
and Palestine. With the Turkish vic
tory near EsSalt. the rccapture OF
Jerusalem has become practical pos
sibility. 1t is satisfaction to us Ge:-
mans that the struggle for the holy
place is again proceeding with German
arms. as in the time OF the Kaiser at
Rarbarossa."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-12
AMERICANS UNDER FIRE
FOR s!EVENTY-TW0 HOURS
Effective Assault by Sammies, How
ever, RepuiscS Germans,
Without Gains.
DEADLY WORK OF GuNNERs
Countcrbarrage Catches Teutons as
they Dash for Line and Thwurts
Efforts OF Enemy Infantry to OBJ
tain Footing.
ny Associated prnssI


WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY II
FRANCE. Wednesday, April lo.-Tht
Germans attempted an attack against
the American positions northwest u
Toul Just before sunrise this morning
ana were completely rcpulsed. Two
German prisoners said the enemy
planned the attack with force of 500
men. 1u. that it was stopped in It's
full strength ~ the effective fire Of tho
American artillery.
The Americans lost no prisoners. One
of the German prisoners died later o!
wounds
American sIoops on Il certain scctC:
to-day repu!saI the heaviest Ge.m4,
attack yet mad: on an American fu..e
brilliant work by American gunner:
dispersed tho Germans infantry before
they reached the wire cntangIcmcnts
and those OF tho enemy who got into
the wire were accounted for with r,a
chine gun and rife FIRE
The German attack came after 4
violent artillery bomba -dment OF three
days. large number OF the enemy
are believed 10 have been killed or
wounded during the attack. which con-
tinucd for nearly two hours.
THROW GAS SHELLS INTO
RANKS OF AMERICANS
For seventy-two hours before their
effort. tho Germans had been firing an
increasing number OF shells a. tho
American positions, and making extern
sIve use OF gas shells. At noon yes
tcrday. the enemy began a harassinE
fire against one OF our strong points
and kept Il up throughout tho night,
dropping hundreds OF shells o, all
calibcrs on both front and rear posi-
lions The American artillery replied
vigorously. the men in some batteries
working with their gas masks on FOR
two or three hours At a stretch.
~ about O'Clock this morning Ger
man intan,rymcn in the front line sig
nailed their batteries for a barrasc. ana
started for the American front line.
The American Eunncrs laid a counter
harrasc alnos. Immediately.
The attackers. who were especially
trained for this operation, were select
cd from among tho best men in three
regiments. They were preceded by
shock platoons, but the American bar
rage caught them before thcy were
able to reach our wire cntanglcnents.
terrific fire aGainst the advanc!ns
enemy was Kent UP by the American
batteries. The Germans probably SUI
f.rcd severe casualties as several bodies
were seen hanging across the barbcd
w-o after the enemy retired. The at
tack was made in a heavy morning
mist. but the American Iunncrs did
wonderful work considering the poor
visibility.
As soon as the American barraGe
lifted. American infan,rymen climbed
from their shelter and attacked the
enemy with heavy ,nachinc-sun and
rife fire, driving back those who had
no, been dispersed by the artillery
IRE.
The attack was followed b. a vio-
lent artillery duel. which was still go
ing on at q late hour tonight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-12
BUENOS AIRES
PAPER GETS NEWS FIRST

BCENOS AIRES. Wednesday, April
1o.--What is considered evidence thai
there is a hidden wireless plant some
where in South America. is the fact
that German newspaper in Buenos
Aires daily receives a o'clock in the
afternoon the German communication
which arrives at midnight by cable
These dispatches are said to be receive
from the west coast and the authorities
express the belief that there is a wire
less station somewhere in the Andes
Mountains.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-12
THE NEW CA[OME[ 4
PERFECT SUCCESS

CalotabS. the newly perfected Gallo
mel. is absolutely purified from ali Of
the unplcasan sickening and danger
Gus qualities Of the old -stylc caiomcl
The new Calotabs are rapidly taking
the place Of the old style calomcl tab
lets. as they are much more effective
as u liver cleanser and system purifier.
yet arc entirely free from all objcc-
tionablc qualities.
The new talotabS are sold only in
original. scaled packages; price. thirty
five cents. Your druggist recommends
and guarantees thcm.--Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-12
FRANCE SENDS INSIGNIA
OF HONOR FOR AMERICANS
Government Recognizes Services of
Men Who Lost Lives In the
Air Service.
tBy Associated Press.

AN ATLANTIC PORT, April IL
Insignia OF honor awarded by the
French government in recognition OF
the services OF fourteen Americans
who have lost their lives serving with
the La Fayette flying corps, have been
forwarded to this country. to be de-
livered 20 the relatives OF the dead
heroes. DR.. c. w. A. Ncditz. COM
mercial attache OF the American en-
bassy "a Paris, chosen as the mes
senSer 10 bring the awards here. ar
rived to-day on a French steamer
The insignia. together with the OIL
cial certificates of award, will be de-
livered b. DR.. Ncditz to George T.
Tyler. Of Philadelphia. American rep
resentative OF the corps. who. in turn.
will distribute them.
The names OF the dead aviators
whose relatives will receive the awards
are:
Norman Barclay, Philip Benny. c.
Campbell, Victor Chapman. Phelps Col
Inns. Eric Fowler. Edmund c. Genet
Robert Hanford. Edward ]. Loughran
William H. Meeker, Norman Prince
Frank F. starrett. Stuast Walcott and
James Mcconnell.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-12
RADIO IN SOUTH AMERICA
Germnns Get News or Offensive Before
Cable Service Delivers II,
Says Rcport.
TBy Associated Prcss.l


MONTENlDEO. URUGUAY, wcdncs-
day. April 1o.-El TELEGRAPH in its is
sue OF to-day charges that an innucn-
tial business man at the head OF the
pro-Gcrman movement in Uruguay Is
in close communicate with the Ger
man authorities. and that during the
recent German offensive he has been
advised OF German successes in advance
of information reaching the news
paper. The newspaper asserts that it
is believed these adviccs are received
through secret wireless stations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-12
CnptnIn morrill, Dcad.

MINNEAPOLIS, April little body
Of Captain Milton Morrill,, stationed at
Fortress Monroe. Va, to-day was found
In Mirror Lake. near here, with a
bullet wound IN the head. He recently
suffered a mental disorder, and was
granted furlough to recupterate.
Continued i'll health and dependency
led him to take his own life, accord
ing to the deputy county coroner. Nor
riil was twenty-four years old.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-12
Cuba May Send Doctors.

HAVANA. Wednesday. April To-
Voting under u suspension of the rules,
the Senate late to-day adopted the
resolution providing for the sending
TO tho battle fields OF France n mcdi-
cal unit consisting OF 100 doctors and
an equal number OF nurses to repre-
sent the Cuban Red Cross. The bill
must now go 10 the lower House for
consideration.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-12
DESERTERS MAKE TROUBLE
Canadians Seek Refuge in Ottawa River
Island and Defy the
Authorities.
rRv Associated Prnssl

OTTAWA, ONT, April 1.-Two de-
serters from the Canadian army, with
several draft evaders and eight enemy
aliens said to he Germans, have taken
refuge on an island in the Ottawa
River. opposite the Petawana military
camp and are defyins the authorities.
The party, deserters from Military
District No. 5, has raised tho red nas.
1t is said TO be we'll armed and pro-
vISioncd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-12

has eeen paralyzed at The home OF
relative In Fauquier County. His who,c
right side is affected, and he l., nm.
conscious the greater part or the time
Ills only daughter. Mrs. j. L. Shcp-
nerd, OF this city. has gone TO his bed
side His wife died less than six
months ago in an Alexandria. Va, hos.
pita' Colonel Lewis was a member
OF former Governor Montague's stan
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-12
TURKS BEFORE BATUM
Make Good Progress In Direction OF
Knrs, Russian Trans
CnucnsIu.
Try Associated Press !

Try Associated Press
AMSTERDAM. Wednesday. April 10.
"A Turkish official communicate is
sued Tuesday and received here TO day
says
our troops arc successfully advanc-
ing toward kars CRussian Transcau-
casia) and are now before Batum
After crossing the Choruk our troops
occupied tho advance positions Of the
fortress and repulscd bands OF the
enemy"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-12
Dict Decide. on Union.

BASEL. SWITZERLAND, April IL
The Bcssarabian Diet. according to n
telegram from Bucharest. has decided
in favor OF tho union OF Bcssarabia
with Roumania.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-12
One italian steamer Sunk.
INV Aesoci,tcJ prcss

Nv ASSOClatcU PrcSs.I
ROME, "Wednesday, April l0.-One
Italian steamer OF moro than 800
tons was sunk by enemy submarines
during the past week. Three small
sailing vessels also were sent down
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-12
TAR-AND.FEATHERS EPISODE
Masked Men Inhict Punishment or
W iSconsin Man for Alleged
DislOyaIty.
lBy Assoc!atcd Press. !

ASHLAND, WIS, April ll.--Maskcd
men took Adolph Anton. a bartender.
from his home last night and tarred
and feathcfcd him because of his al.
legged pro-Germanism.
This Is the second episode of its kind
in Ashland within two weeks
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-12
ROOTS OF REAI. LEATHER
ARE NOT OBTAIN

Boots made OF real leather canno;
DC obtained in the Fatherland The
soics Of the boots now Worn are made
Of wood and the uppcrs OF coynp-cssc d
paper or pas;eboard Many persons
sported sandals last summer, and
thousands went barcfooted. In fact.
going baretcoied became a fad IN the
cities. and not a few men and women
contracted tctanus. Their tender feet
were easily cut. and the microbes OF
the thoroushtarcs did the rest.
This evil developed TO such an OK
tent that notices were posted up warn
ing citizens 10 sec TO II tina; their pedal
eNircmities were properly hardened be
fore they vcntu.cd 20 walk barefoot
on the streets. Those adult boo,less
pedestrians were not inspiring sights
| saw some OF them in Munster and
Dusseldorf, and reached the conclusion
that hun!ons-!t the paradox is par
Gonah!c-a!e seen az their best when
hid from View.
have already referred 10 the sub
jcc; OF soap, soft and otherwise.
explained that there exists what is
termed war soap" an article made OF
coarse and penetrating as 10 seriously
injure even the thick hides of the
Huns.
The average German seriously re-
CARDS this war soap as being one OF
the grimmest tragedies OF the war. and
its inventor. has been consigned by
millions OF his fellow -countrymen TO a
region where soap is not priced AS an
Indispensable item OF the daily regime.
WAS PEsTERED FOR SOAP
SENT HIM FROM HOME
During the last two years OF my So
tourn In the land OF "kultur." l was
pestered by Germans for soap. Like
thousands OF other British prisoners
o! war. had supplies OF soap sent
regularly from home. and sentrics and
civilians would plead with me for a
cake at almost every available oppor-
tun,ty.
For purposes OF bribery found there
was nothing TO equal soap. 1t was not
so much that Fritz wanted the soap
for his own personal use. His female
relatives and friends formed the driv-
Ing force behind his appeals. Their
CONFESSIONS were a. stake-and the
lack Of genuine soap introduced 4
Earring note into home life already
rendered sufficiently uncomfortable by
the dearth CT other essentials.
am giving away no secrets wnen
] state that many escapes from intern
ment camps in Germany have been
made possible and successful simply
because of the fascinating powers OF
British soap 4 German will pay a
great deal and do a great deal for a
bar OF the lather- producing materials.
1t had other uses, of course One
could procure game. meat eggs to-
bacco and cigars by means of this
talisman. and the values received for
single cake often amounted to we'll
over a pound sterling. This may sound
surprising to the uninitiatcd. although
1t appears natural TO me. You see |
have tried the war soap. which ac-
counts for the difference
Go Bc Continued To-Morrow)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-12
Colonel II. VI. LcMix Stricken.

CHARLOTTESNILL VA. April IL.
Colonel Henry VI. Lewis. OF this city,
widely known throughout the state
especially on the horse-show circuit
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-12
/ he ruth About
Life in Germany
Huns Suffered Terribly From,
Starvation All Through
Year Of 1917
by PRIVATE T. II. DICKISsoS
Escaped Prisoner of War From Gc1msn

.. III III n 7. Il. D1CKTNSON.
Escaped Prisoner OF War From t;crm.ny
ftIv.te Dickinson. schooI-teacher
o. profession and blessed with the gift
OF keen ana accurate observation be
longs 20 Applcby. w-st'norel.md wher,
,is rather Is police superintendent.
Mhile confined In The Kaisers realm
inc author. owing To his ability TO speak
herman and French nuently often
HAd many opportunities of conycrs!uE
no. only with German military orlcisl~
but also with civilians IN various walks
of ne
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-12
DIRE SCARCITY OF ALL
MATERIAL FOR CLOTHING

There is dire scarcity 0; material
for the making OF a.! Kinds OF cloth
ins and wearing apparel Last year
regulations were issued TO the effect
that permit would be required be-
fore man could purchase suit Of
clothes. This virtually meant that
provided one had a wcarable suit, he
could not hope to buy another.
Germany to-day is land OF patched
and ranged clothing, It's streets
,ravc-sed by myriads Of men CARRIED
a lar Tired Tim and Weary Willie
ones suit has TO be in very bad
way indeed before the police will issue
- permit for another.
Joscph's historic Goa. Of many colors
would attract but little attention in
cities where the male population goes
about its business clad in strangely
tattsred garments, tho original color
schemes OF which arc lost In maze
tons
should the coveted permi, be forth
coming. tho Joyous purchaser Of a new
suit must don it n tho shop and leave
his cid duds behind him. All worn-out
factories, where j. Is manipulated into
new material. Similar restrictions D.
ply respecting clothes for females
rndcrclothcs are also bought by per.
init and only TWO suits arc allowed 10
each Individual Nccktics alone can
DC procured without the fornal.ty OF
having permit But they are not
neckt!es Of recent manufacture They
are the colorcd abor,ions which failed
IN peace times TO satisfy even the
!ncage. artistic tastes OF the Huns
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-12
The civilian population of Germany

The civilian population of Germany
Is certainly having hard time of it,"
said l.
Yes, wc arc suffering, and wish
this war was finished replied Orcn-
tcls. Il was mad with hatred agains,
the British when | first heard OF the
blockade nc added. but have been
forced to reach the conclusion that we
Germans would have blockaded the
British had the positions OF the Two
countries been reversed"
We'll. rn glad to hear you say so.
orenic!S. It's an opinion held by very
few OF your countrymen." ! commented
Il am not 50 sure about that In
Gc:inany u to"s not always pay to
express what one really thinks-not
In war times, a. any rate" And as
the clerk made this con-cssion he OK
press!Nely closed his right eye.
Apart from tho shortage Of food In
Germany. which represents the most
severe blow wc have dealt the enemy.
there arc numerous o,ncr effects OF
our blockade al! OF "A moro or less
annoying and highly inconvenient
character.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-06-19

pLoafng has been made crime in
Minnesota. The Minnesota Public
Safety Commission at its regular
meeting last week issued an order
requiring all male inhabitants above
16 years to be engaged in some use
full occupation. The only exceptions
are persons physically unable to
work and students attending educa-
tional institutions.
Similar orders have been made in
other states. The war has taken so
many ablebodied men from the civil
occupations that it is imperative that
all available labor be pressed into
service.
The full text of the commissions
order is as follows:
"Whereas the need of men for mil
itary age to provide reinforcements
for the army and the equally urgent
need of labor to assist in the pro-
duction of food and other articles
essential for war purposes, necessi-
tates special provision to the end
that all persons shall engage in use
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-06-19
Child Welfare
In Rural Sections

Do you know that statistics tell
US that country children are less
healthy than city children?
Many of US have felt that Gust
to live in the country" has been
enough to insure good health. But
one of the appalling revelations of
recent years is the fact, based on
indisputable medical evidence, that
the rural children in this country are
handicapped by more physical de-
fects than the city children.
This was brought home to US in
the recent draft, when the city boys
passed higher tests than the coun-
try boys.
The present physical inferiority of
country children depends in part up
on the fact that city children now
receive more health care than do
those in rural regions. The city baby
and child is now brought up on GER
tain "new-fangled notions which
are not brought to the attention of
the rural mother, and when they are,
are for the most part laughed at OF
passed over as unnecessary for the
child living in such healthful sur
roundings as the country affords.
However, statistics are stubborn
and relentless when they prove that
education and practice along the
lines of hygienic principles, health
training, ETC., bring untold results
in improved health conditions. This
has been proven many times in rural
schools, where the health of the pu-
pills has improved an hundred per
cent after having regular medical in
spection.
Nature is kind to the rural COM
munity in providing an abundance
of fresh air, but city standards of
living are more healthful than those
in rural regions.
The matter of care of the teeth
alone is more neglected by the rural
child than the city child, who is com
PEELED to take part in "tooth brush
brigades," toothbrush drills" etc.