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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
STATE FIRE INSURANCE
ASSOCIATION MEETING
Mayor Gillian, Welcomes sixty Dele
gates Attending Annual Con-
Hcntion I'm Petersburg.
Especial to The Tlmcs-Dispatcl

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
PETERSBURG, VA. September IL
Inc annual convention of the\ State
tlre insurance Association met here
To-Day in the homo Of the Y. NJ. G.. A.,
with President Gratta Price, OF IIar-
risonburs, presiding. The representa-
yves were welcomed TO the city by
Mayor Robert Gillian. and the response
was made by Il. w. Laughton. of Roa-
noke. a feature of the morning Sos
sion was the address of Mr.. Price, OH
the Working Mems Compensation"
which will become effective on Jan
uary /. next. and will apply to all en-
ployers of more than eleven persons.
Another address was delivered by ~.
II. Harris, general agent for several
companies Of the State. About sixty
delegates were present. The delegates
were entertained at dinner by the local
association. of which T.. w. Butcher is
president The afternoon session was
devoted to the discussions of problems
confronting the association.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12

-.
AEe q mile and u half north OF La
ffeFe. just west of the Disc. Moreover.
SnoNs had pushed their lines forward
Atoug the whole twclvc-milc sector be-
tween st. Quentin and La Fcrc. passing
psSond liinacourt. half way between
these two hastions. Everywherc along
this vital front German resistance has
been rcdoubled and fierce lighting was
faging on the st. Quentin-I.a Ferc road
Atthe time the official day communiquc
WAS issued.
AT TraSecy. the French now stand
az favorable jumping off place for
2, crossing of the Disc. which, If sue
sassful. would hopelessly outfiank La
fere. More than that. il would shat
ter the German hopes of ultimately
Shaving Off the French-even after La
Fcre's fall-in the angle of the Disc
and Serre Rivers. in itself an excel
ient strategic defense position. To the
southeast of La Ferc the French are
making time. but at any moment a
quick thrust eastward may contract
Humberts wise also from that direc-
ton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
NATIONS RESERVE STOCK
OF GASOLINE GOING FAST
supply Now on iinnd VIII Not Suffice
for More Than 'rhirty Days,
Says Garfield.

WASHINGTON. September 11.--The
nations reserve stock Of gasoline is
being rapidly depleted. and there Is
danger that the supply on hand will
not suffice for more than thirty days.
Fuel Administrator Garfield told tho
Senate to-day. In replying to the Lodge
resolution. which WAS an Indirect in
quiry into the reasons for "Easless
sunday"
In the region east of California the
country Is running behind at the rate
OF 5000 barrels Of gasoline a day, the
figures show. and the deficit for the
year is likely TO amount to 100000
barrels.
Because of the threatened shortage
i'm the East. the fuel administration has
purchased $50 tank cars loaded with
gasoline in California. and these are
now speeding on the way to the East.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
Ready for Resistrntion.

Everything is in readiness for the
repatriation tomorrow OF men between
the ages of eighteen and twenty one
and thirty-one and forty-tive years.
and the rough estimate is that $500
men Will register here. Mayor Robert
Gillian has issued q proclamation call
ing for all Of the men, Of the city with
in the prescribed ages to present them
selves for registration, and upon all
the people to dedicate the day to the
patriotic duty OF seeing that all the
men who are liable arc duly registered
The chief registrar in each ward will
be aided by number of volunteers
in registering names.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
GERMAN REGIMENT
MUTINIES AT COLOGNE

tfSS Associated .'rcsS
AMSTERDAM, September 1l.--A Ger
man regiment. the Twenty Fifth, mu-
TIMED at Cologne August 81, accord
ing to the TELEGRAPH. AN eyewitness
of the incident says that the soldiers,
on being ordered 10 leave Cologne for
the. western front refused to board a
trnin. Another regiment was then or
dered to force the refractory troops
20 enter the cars, hu, they refused To
Are on their comrades.
IA detachment OF the home de Tense
guard composed OF youths, was then
fight followed. in which eleven bows
OF the defense guard were killed and
many others wounded
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
House Raided.

q house In East Bank Street. known
as the willard Hotel" was ralded
last night by the local-Tnd military
police, and the clerk. George w. Nose
ly. three young white women. three
soldiers and a civilian were arrested.
Mosely was charged with running a
disorderly house and in the police
Court this morning was given a SEN
tence OF sixty days in Jail The women
were sent to the detention home for
medical examination AS disease sus-
poets. and the soldiers were turned
over TO the authorities at Camp Lee,
to be dealt with.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
STIFF FIGHTING ALONG
ECOURT-ST. QUENTIN LINE,
Ely Associated Press.

LONDON, September ll.--During last
night the British line was advanced
slightly III the region OF Nermand,
northwest OF ST. Quentin. Field Mar
shall Haig reported in his official state
ment to-day.
There WAS sharp fighting also at
Gauzeaucourt. The Germans were
beaten off except at one point where
one OF the British posts remained in
enemy p6sses sip;.
The terfsNns dclivcrct counter
attack in the region of Ecourt-St
Quentin. IL was rcpu!scd in stiff fignt-
ing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
SENATE PASSES BILL
TO SECURE MINERAL
Measure Authorizes President to Oper
ate CndcNcloprd Mines. Deposits
or Plants.

BY y 'soc!Gtcd Press.
WASHINGTON. September l1.-With
minor amendments. bill providing
stimulation or production OF minerals
needed in the prosecution of the war
WAS passed to-day by the Senate with
out a record vote. \ similar measure
has passed tho Iiousc. and differences
VIII be adjusted in conference.
The Senate draft authorizes the
President 10 take over and operate un-
developed insuficicntly developed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
Attendance nj School.

The enrolment OF white pupils on
the opening day of the public schools
yesterday was 1850. as against 2.S57
last year. This is regarded as a good
ditions caused by the war, as we'll as
the fact that the shortage of help has
caused many students to take employ =
ment in positions heretofore held by
men and women in business life. How
ever there is congestion in the gram
mar schools, accommodation for which
to be made In consequence of the law
requiring compulsory attendance
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
GERMANS CLAIM LARGE
CAPTURE OF yHT'VISH
iBy Associated Press.l

IBY AssOcIAt:d Pfess.
BERLIN (via Londonl, September H.
An attempt made by HriiIsh forces
to advance yesterday south OF Yprcs
official statement issued to-day py the
German War Oit!Lc. was repUistd Pris-
cners were tak:l by tn. Germans
South OF Gon", .u,ouri AID around
Epehy British attarn reached the
Germans FIRST lines al 4 Few points
The British were d-iVen back the
statement adds, 5000 prisoners being
taken by the Germans.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
GREEK sLAsHEs FIVE WOMEN
Asheviile, n. c.. Witnesses wild scenes
rs Mob Pursucs Crnxed
Winter,

ASHEVILLE. y. c.. September H.
Manuel Aversinos a demented Greek
waiter, narrowly escaped lynching to-
day after he had slashcd five women
and two men with knife. The man
mad been asked by girl workers at a
ment store IL he would not buy some
stamps lie refused and became in
frriated when the request was repeat
ed and, drawing Il knife, slashed right
and left at those who stood in his way
as he dashed out of the store.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
KAISER URGES SUPPORT
OF THE "HOMIc" FRONT

IBy AssOcIated Press.J
AMSTERDAM, September 1l-Em-
peror William, on replying 10 mes
snSe frrm the Ger:naI National Sol
diers' Union, is quoted by The Cologne
Gazette as say'aS:
Il am firmly convinced taat the
members OF the German Soldiers Union
Will exert all the powers Of their per
sonal influence in support of the home
front. and like our glorious comrades
in the field. viii not in the vicissitudcs
OF war let themselves be turned from
their Will to victory and steadfast-
nesst by the enemy's superior forces
and reprehensiole methods Of combat
The military and moral strength
and the unanimous determination of
the German people must and will sue
coed, with Gods help, in breaking the
more and more openly manifested will
to destruction OF the enemy, who is
charging upon us from all parts OF the
earth, and in safeguarding for all time
tho freedom Of our dear Fatherland"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
FIRE IN SHlPYARD
Camden Plant of New York ShipbuiId-
ing Company Damaged Nearly
81 ,00O,OtpO.
IBy Associated Press.I

PHILADELPHIA. PA, September
ll.-Fire tonight I'm the plant OF the
New York Shipbuilding Company. in
Camden. y. j., across the Delaware
River from horc. caused damage es-
timated At nearly 100000.
The power-house and plate and an
sic shop were burned. Company off,
Gals refuse information as to whether
any vessels or other ships at the yard
were damaged
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12

deposits of metals or minerals named
IN tho bill. or mines. smeltcrs or plants
which. In his opinion are capable Of
producing minerals needed for the war.
,Fhe bill also approDriatcS $50.00J,000, to
be used as II revolving fund TO carry
out the purposes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
To Promote Social welfare.

The Community Workers Council
met yesterday afternoon and elected
officers for the ensuing term as fol-
lows: chairman, a. NJ. Pennybacker.
secretary of the Y. NJ. {. A; vice chair
man, G. r. Van else, executive secre-
tary of the War Camp Community Ser
vice: secretary. Miss Eugenie Bryant.
Of the local Red Cross chapter. The
objects of the council are TO promote
the social welfare of soldiers and citi-
zcns. to arrange programs for soldiers
and otherwise to look after the social
upiift OF the community
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
ElGHT-HOUR MAIL SERVICE
Nero CIub Lauds Accomplishment OF
Aviator Edward v. Gardner, From
Chicago to New York.

NEW YORK. September 1I.-Eight
hours mail service between New York
and Chicago Is the prediction of the
Aero Club. following the flight Of ed
ward V. Gardner. who landed in New
York last night with mail from the
Middle West city. The club also claims
chat the distance has been reduced to
700 miles and the delivery of mail was
the fastest ever accomplished.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12

AUGUSTA, GA, September IL
Thomas l.. Watson, former Congress-.
man and editor and publisher Of the
Jefersonian, which was suspended
from the mails for alleged disloyal mat
Ter. was defeated in the Tenth Con-
Eressional District to-day in the Dem
ocratic primary. Congressman Carl
NlnSon was renonlinatcd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
MINOR early Promoted.

LYNCltBURG. VA. September IL
Major Clifford Z. Early, formerly of
This city. has been commissioned a
IIeutenant-coloneli in the res ular army
re is nephew of the late General
'uba! A.. Early. of Confederate army
cavalry fame.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12

NEW YORK. September 1l.-An-
hounccment was made tonight by City
Health Commissioner Copeland Of the
establishment of rigid quarantine ut
me port Of New York, and the begin
ning of an antispitting cruside in order
nuenza in this city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
AUSTRIA CLAIMS no
HAVE RESTORED LINE
IBy Associated Press J

VIENNA tvia London. September II.
In the ASalonc sector OF the Aus,ro-
Italian front. where the Italians had
penetrated the Austro- Hungarian lines.
the situation was restored yesterday.
by an Austrian couaterat,ack, tn. War
Office announced to- day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
FRENCH AIR RAIDERS
KEEP FOE GUESSING
[BY As6ocieted Pre-.

PARIS. September 11.--DurtnE the
month of August French bombardment
Of pro1ectives. according TO state
mtnt Issued to-day by the War ONCE.
The statement says
In the course Of August our bonn
hardment airplanes in day flights
dropped more than 1923 tons Of pro.
Jectilee on the battle field between the
Sornne and the Aisnc. In night at
tacks our bombing airplanes dropped
$50 tons Of projecules on railway sta.
tions and enemy roads OF communica-
ton.
Tin the same month $50 enemy ma
chimes were downed or seen falling
out of control. and ifty-six enemy ball
looms were set on fire."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
Important News
Quickly Told
Euents From partous Sources
Reduced TO Minimum
Space.

STOCKHOLM (via London), Septem-
Der ll.-Prince Frederick Of Hesse,
brother-in- law of Emperor William,
has been chosen king of Finland, ac-
cordlns TO German adYices late to.
night. The Finnish Diet. the dispatch
adds. has approved the selection
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
Promoted to ceptntn.,.

WINCHESTER, VA, september IL
First Lieutenant T;,onfds boiling Byrd
son OF United States District Attorney
Richard Evelyn Byrd. ias been pro.
NOTED 70 the rank OF captain, accord
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
REFUSE TO END STRIKE
Five Thousand ALnchinists Ignore Or
der of Leader to Return to Work
in Forty-EiEhs HoNrr.
Assoria tod preas

BRIDGEPORT. CONN, September H..
chinists from Bridgeport munitions
plants. at Il meeting late to-day, listen
ed 10 the reading of the message from
William ii. Johnson, president OF the
International Association OF Machin-
lists, calling on Nhe men to return to
work within forty-cight hours. and
then voted unanimously TO continue the
strike
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
GENMAN WOMAN
u AVIATOR KILLED
tBy Associated Press

at tBy Associated Press
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, September 1l.-That the
Germans are using women as military
ayiators is indicated in report that,
m machine recently brought down
by the Americans. the pilot. who was
Killed, was woman.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
AFTER MALARIAL ATTACKS

Take Hor.ford's Acid Phosphntc
tenspoonful in wnter Quenches the
FEVER thirst. An effective tonic--Ativ
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12

ing her breast a service min win
four stars on it, Miss Wanda kreut
inSzer, for sixteen years trusted teIe-
Sraph operator for the Postal Tele-
graph Company. ives arrested here TO-
day for transmitting information OF
the most important nature 10 the Ger
man government.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12

BALTIMORE. September 11.-Fricnds
and admirers OF Cardinal Gibbons have
completed plans to present to the
cardinal $4,000 Liberty bonds on the
occasion OF his golden nnniYcrsnry
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-08
HAVANA RESULTS

First race---six furlongs-Own Roe O'Neii.
lo5 Uimn phries). to l. 3 to l and 5 to D..
hrst: Bajazet. los (CrunpD, to 3. 3 to 5
and 10 3. second: Shire, los (rhurbcrl, 10
TO ]. TO and to !, third. Time, l:l5.
Farhum. Dryer. Jose dc ales. Marco Polo
as Secg ;a race.stX furlongs1,Merry Jubilee.
Fuzzy Wuzzy LOT Giowardl. even. to !
and out. second Wodan. J07 (Humphres,,
l:I3 as. Shasta. Bank Bill. Joe d. Dash
and Tiger Jim also ran.
Third race---siN furiongs-C:irculatc. 10
G as5 s Ayfroe lseo loS {GSsIp. 70 / TO
! fFSSmsth>: TO J. 70 ! and even. third.
Dr. Cam also ran
Fourth racc---Iive and ono-haIf furlonEs-
SteepeG lG4 tNineheid), . TO |. . to and
even. Hrst; Roscoe Goose. us !fi""arO. S
to S. to > and out. second: varda -. ioi
thira ohTFi me' ~, 10 M to boo IaH e
ton. Proctor. Sister Emblem Cardome
Quick start. Lady Capricious. Two Royals
also ran.
Fifth race-Hve and one-half furlonEs-
Senator James ll5 (IiunD. to 1. 6 TO 3
and to s. first; Moncrief. 112 (Wtngfeldy
): third: Thine. 1907 as. NapSl. S smn 10
Purple and Gold. Scrvia, Lyndora. Jim Kay,
Edmond Adams also ran. ,
sixth race-mile and an eighth-I.ohen-
grin. 100 (Burkep. to .. to s and ! to 3.
n nnn Get Up vs. !MScrannn}, Sto 1, to /
Time. :53 35 Cousin Dan. Pecos. Conan
also
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-08
DEPENDENTS GET CHECKS
Secretary McAdoo Snys Mnny Soldiers
Failed to Give Proper
Information.
rBy Associated Press.


WASHINGTON. February 7.-Secre-
tary McAdoo reported to the Senate
to-day that checks due dependents of
soldiers and sailors under the war risk
act in November and December have
been sent and that those due in Janu-
airy will have been mailed out by Feb
ruary IS. The report was in response
to a resolution offered by Senator
Hitchcock. of the Senate Military Com
mittee. who said complaints had been
received that the checks had not been
mailed.
The secretarys report showed that,
as has been announced previously,
more than half of ell applications for
compensation for dependents came
from men who were found to have
no dependents, and in such cases no
aliotments were made. There we're $780,
600 such cases out OF 1,17o,45S appli-
cations. Awards We're made in 100000
cases, the checks for November and
December totaling s16.5o0,00o.
In $1,000 cases. Mr.. McAdoo said.
payment has been made impossible be-
cause OF incomplete information fur
nished in the applications, while TO-
600 checks have not been delivered
owing to lack Of proper addresses be-
Ing given.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-08
WHY WOM E N
DREAD OLD AGE

Don't worry about old age. Don't
worry about being in other peoples
Keep your body in good condition and
You can be as hale and hearty in your
old days as YOU were when n kid, and
every one Will be glad to see you
The Kidneys and bladder are the
causes OF scnIle Affections. Keep them
clean and In proper working condition.
Drive the poisonous wastes from the
system and avoid uric acid accumula-
tons Take GOLD MEDAL HARLEM
Oh Capsules periodically and you will
hnd That the system will always be In
perfect working order. Your spirits
viii be enlivened.. your muscles made
strong and your face have oncc moro
tho look OF youth and health
There - only one guaranteed brand
Of Haarlem OIL Capsules. GOLD
MEDAL There are many fakes on the
market. Re sure you get the Original
GOLD MEDAL Imported Ifaarlem Oil
Capsules. They are the only reliable.
For sale by all hrst-class druggists
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-08
SALESMAN CHARGED
WITH TRANSPORTING LIQUoR
[Special TO The Times.pIspatch. ]

Especial to The Times DIspatch.l
HARRISONBURG, VA. February L.
Wednesday afternoon William T.. Eastpn
and G.. r. Custer. the latter being n
travelling salesman with headquarters
at Richmond. were arrested by Sheriff
w. l. billiard for transporting ardent
spirits from n point without the State
TO point within the State. When their
baggage was searched. twelve quarts
Of whisky were found in suit case
carried by Easton. and four quarts and
nine pints OF whisky in the hand bag
carried by Custer.
Tho two alleged violators OF the law
were arraiEncd before Magistrate #. a.
Willis late tonight. who held each OF
them under $500 bail for their appear
anco at later hearing. Clusters friends
went on his bond, but Easton being un-
able to find a bondsnan at that late
hour, was taken to Jail
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-08
Spiders and Tigers
Will Play Tonight

with the temperance of Dave
Sutteriield, who coached the SPIDER
Ave until ordered to report to his
ship mt Norfolk, mt WesthnInEton,
Richmond COLLEGE stock hnS taken
nm upward bound, and followers of
the local college quintet nre pre-
dieting TINT to-niSht's bnttIc against
tho Hnmpdcn-SidncS Tigers will be
n lively one from the word go, The
contest Will start mt S;1J O'Clock in
the Richmond College gymnasium Mt
Wcsthnmpton.
This will he the FIRST champion
ship game to be staged In Rich
this scnSon, and considerable an
tercst Is being manifested In the
outcome. The Spiders have been
going strong Of late, and their fol-
lowers predict thry will get nwuy
To good start In tn cir inltini chnn,-
pionship contest. The Tigers have
shown considerable strength also,
and VIII he in excellent form for tho
frny. All of the regulars for each
five VIII be In their usual places.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-08
OF Peraonni interest.

= Announcement is made of the en-
SsEagement OF Miss Hester Leavcnworth
seRiddie, daughter of MIR and Mrs. James
I~slsiddle. TO DR.. Charles L. Joslin. of
s%%ISaltimorc. The marriage will take
Splaoc in March. nr Joslin is now a
FIRST lieutenant in the medical reserve
!. corps. stationed at Camp Lee.
= Miss Alice j. lngc. daughter of Mr..
~.esnd Mrs. Henry s. Inge. OF this city,
and Wilson +. Pugh, left for Wash
inston this morning to be married.
They were accompanied by the mother
OF the bridegroom. MIR. Pugh was
formerly connected with the Virginia
National Bank. but for the past year
has held the position of cashier of the
National Bank OF Jackson. n. G.
y committee of the Council is in
rcstiGating the question of motorizlng
the Fire Department rs a matter not
only Of efficiency but Of economy.
The celebration OF Lincoln's birthday
by the Virginia soldiers in Camp Lee
promises to surpass the celebration of
Lees birthday by the Pennsylvania
soldiers. y. Il. Hill Camp Confederate
Veterans. the Daughters of the Con-
federacy, and other Confederate organ
izations and many prominent citizens
have been invited to attend the ccle-
bration,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-08
HEATLESS MONDAY CASES
DISMISSED IN COURT
At Request OF CoD,missloner blair, Jus
tfco Crutch Held Acauits Alleged
Offenders.
Two alleged vlolators Of the heatles,


Offenders.
Two alleged vlolators Of the heatless
Monday regulations wero yesterday ar
raigued Sefore Justice Crutchneld In
tho Police Court, but wero dismissed
upon request OF a. Beirne Blair. CHAIR
man OF tho Federal fuel commission
OF Richmond. Attorney Benjamin Low
enstein, representing one of the de-
PENDANTS. contended that such cases
were out of the Jurisdiction OF the po-
lice Court and would have to go be-
fore the United States commissioner
for a decision.
immediately aftor Justice Crutchtieid
had postponed the cases for q future
hearing to allow him time to juyssti-
gate the point. n letter from Mr.. Blair
was handed him which asked that the
complaints be dropped. Mr.. Blair stated
that his reasons for the action Law in
his belief that The violations were un-
intentional and were due to rnisunder-
standing Of tho latest rulings issued.
1. J. Kaplain. 1924 North First Street.
was tho first alleged violator called
kaplain. while remaining open until
noon, a. grocer. selling necessary
foodstufts. also sold some wood. Chair
man Blair said that this sale was not
an fnfraction OF the rulings. m fuel
can be sold at any time. but he also
warned against selling anything except
fuel after noon on tho heatless Mon
days.
w. II. Watkins, 1901 West Leigh
street. another grocer, failed to close
MS business ct noon on last Monday
but was released 1T the request OF Mr.
Blair who attributed the action OF the
grocer to Ignorance Of the regulations
Both OF the alleged violators were
warned to be moro careful about OBJ
serving the heatless days in the fu-
ture.
Mr.. Blair stated last night that very