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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
yi,du~t Work su.rend-d.

Work on the Chamberlayne avenue
viaduct has been temporarily suspend
ed because of the difficulties expert
enced by the contractor in securing ma
terial. This was revealed yesterday
when the administrative board directed
Assistant Building Inspector James
Phillips who has been detailed as in
spector on the Job. to return to his
duties in Building Inspector Buffers
office.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
Gns Tn Next Month.

The new gas rate OF $l.0o per
thousand cubic feet will not go into
effect until Decemb Der. so the bills re-
ceived for Novenl ber's gas will still
be calculated at the s0-cent rate. The
December bills, however, will register
the new rate. The price Of gas has
been changed temporarily only. due
TO the high cost OF labor and produc-
ton. The council. with the mayors
approval. raised the price because
at the old rate the city was selling
gas at less than cost
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
Ruby ESfelIc FaisOn

Ruby Estelle Faison. the infant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs A NJ. Fail
son. who died Tuesday morning at
100 Fast Eighth street. was buried
yesterday afternoon in Maury cene-
terry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issues yes
terday to the following couples:
Clarence p. Avery and Lillian r. Car
ter.
Otto NJ Onesty and Carrie NJ Tucker
Leslie A. Bedford and Muriel <. Tay-
ior.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24

Mack williams. charged with viola
ton Of the prohibition law. WAS held
by Justice Crutchfeld yesterday for a
hearing ON October IS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24

Harry CooGer. coiored, charged some
time ago with having held UP and
robbed q. l.. MARBLE, was discharged in
police court yesterday morning at the
request of the policemen In the case.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
ARRESTED
IN HOLD-UP CASE

Specifically charged with carrying
concealed pistols. but believed to have
been implicated in the hofd-up at Con-
nell & Miller's hotel. on North Third
street. Tuesday night, Stanley Morris
and +. T. Roye were held by Justice
, Crutchfeld yesterday for a hearing on
November q
Charles Dixon. chauffeur for the
White Auto Supply company, who ad-
mitted that he went to the Connen g.
Miller hotel with two men. declared
that he knew nothing about them nor
OF atheir alleged hold-up. He simply
took them up as fares He vas charged
with carrying pistol. and this charge
will be heard later.
As was stated exclusively In The
Virginian yesterday morning, two men
entered the hotel on North Third
street about 10 o'clock. poked a pistol
at Mr.. Miller and demanded his money.
The hotel man took the matter a
joke at first, thinking the men were
friends who had put, UP a practical
joke on him. He said he thought the
handkerchiefs over their faces were
probably the masks being used by per-
sons who fear influenza germs. He
gave the men So, which they placed in
the recesses Of their pocket and de-
parted.
The police are looking into the
records Of the men. They may be con-
nected with other hold ups pulled OF
here lately
Roye is steward at a local Main
street hotel. and Morris is soldier
from Camp Eustts. here on Through
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
More Than Her Share Of Sugar.

Minnie Pettus (coIored) recently
received visit at her home, 1711
East Grace street, from the u. s. food
inspectors and the department of JUS
tice inspectors. She had too much
sugar in her possession and she had
to give up some of the precious goods.
Minnie bought twenty-five pounds on
the statement that she WIS going TO
use it in canning, but investigation
showed that she had nothing to can.
She bought an additional ten pounds
II serve fifty boarders. Investigation
brought TO light only fifteen boarders.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
w. B. CORSETS

w. B. NUFORM Corsets for slender
and average figures. The u-triexl coz
set With hieh-priced qualities. w. B.
REDUSO Corscts for stout hsuses-re-
ducc one to Ave inches and yoa slook
ten to twenty pounds lighter.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03
MEETINGS CONTINUE
TO GROW IN INTEREST

The meetings being conducted
here in large tent by Evangelist
Chas Beard, the blacksmith preach
err. continue TO grow in interest
and are attended nightly by large
crowds that more than. fiji the tent
There have been several CONVEX
sions and others are at he altar,
on sunday afternoon special ser.
mon was preached to the Odd Eel
lows which was fall of the religion
of Christ Mr.. Beard making his
points clear and telling A number
of members of other LODGES were
also present Berkeley SPRINGS
Messenger,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03

eral March stated, more than 300,-
900 men being embarked and land
ed overseas in that month. General
March reiterated his statement or
Wednesday that the objective Of
The Americana and French in the
present drive is TO destroy the Ger
man army.
cJsustsIes Ane Small
The general declined to make
any estimate of casualties. Previ-
nusly members OF the senate COM
mlttee on military affairs, who had
conferred with him, stated that be
told them that General PersMng
had estimated the entire casualties
in the present offensive TO date at
not more than 10000 However,
General March refused 10 discuss
casuaities at his later conferences
with the newspaper men,
General March stated that since
last "Wednesday the allies have re-
sisted several severe attelnptel
coumter-attacks by the Germans.
and as result OF sharp blow by
the British between chaugun and
BrignieuseF the enemy's line was
sent back Two miles, and retire.
ment of his entire front was fore
ed
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03
!. Hammond Mitchell Is Held
For Posing As Army Officer

voted to his activities in various
sections in this and neighboring
states 1t Is also said that he had
applied for admission to the army,
but had failed of appoin tment
The accused man is said TO have
been travelling salesman for a
company selling hospital supplies,
and in this capacity he has travel
ed extensively in the east. He
has been hard worker for the
government in the sanitation and
hospital department of the military
forces. and ii Is said that he has
rendered good service in this line
OF endeavor. Just why he should
pose as an army officer ls not un
derstood by his friends, unless it
can be explained on the theory that
he was SO much in earnest in his
work among hospitals that he be-
lie'ved it would help him, al wefl as
the cause OF the war.
The arrest has caused sensa-
ton, not only In Hedgesville, but
in Martinsburg, where Mitchell Is
well Known. he having been resi-
dent of this city for some years.
The outcome Of the peculiar case
will be watched with great deal
of interest by many persons.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03
". 5. S. MEETINGS TO
Be HELD next week

W s. S. meetings have been ar
ranged for several places in the
country districts next week, when
efforts will be made to put those
communities cover the tep" in the
campaign The meetings are scheds
ulec as follows
Tuesday August 8 Falling Wa
ters.
Thursday August Needmore.
in Gerrardstown district
Thursday. August s--Falrview, in
Arden district.
A canvass was maie yesterday
evening in the Smoketown commune
lily where pumIber Of pledges
were secured
Rev DR. w, c. Taylor. pastor Of
the First Baptist church. will con
duct the usual preaching services
in his church Sunday morning, and
THE VIII be the last church serv-
ices held there during August The
sunday school meetings viii be
conducted as usual Or. Taylor will
leace about Wednesday of next
W eek for Petersburg, Va where he
wilp spend week visiting friends
He will return to his home here
He has not completed plans for
the remainder Of the vacation
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03

en- William S. Johnson, who also
does some lingering" for the state
THAT pickle would bring the res.
taurant man SO cents A dozen Of
the same size would bring him
1920"
II am selling pickles of the same
sort, and oftentimes better" said
Arthur Gold, also a grower Of the
delicious but dangerous, 'at %
cent dozen,
Nearly 1000 per cent profit is
not SO badI" figured Johnson.
And not so good tasting, at
that said Wheeler. Worst pickle
ever got into"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03

J. Hammond Mitchell, Il we'll
known resident OF Hedgosyilie. was
arres ted yesterday evening by an
officer OF the United states DEPART
enent of justice on the charge OF
illegally wearing the uniform of an
officer Of the United states milf
larry forces, and was brought be-
fore United States Commissioner
Harry A. Downs Mitchell waived a
hearing, and was held under 5000
bond for the action OF the Federal
Court at the Martinsburg term in
September. COMMISSIONER Downs
states that Mitchell made partial
admission of the charge to him.
The warrant was issued by Com
missioner Downs upon authority of
District Attorney Walkers office
1t is stated that for several
i'ontna past f"4tNhei4i VIZ" ~ WV
know throughout the county, had
been wearing the uniform of a cap
tain of the United STATES army. and
let ii be understood that he was in
the sanitation department of the
United States army II was gener-
ally called Captain Mitchell. and
much newspaper space has been de-
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03
SCHOONER IS SUNK
BY HUN SUBMARINE

(Sy lnl,eirnit' Aonai News sersice)
Washington. Aug An unnam-
ed schooner was sunk by subma-
rine at 11.35 yesterday morning 50
miles southwest of Briar Island,
near the coast of Nova Scotia,
the navy department was informed
T0tiay. Nine men who were landed
at Jannet Rock Light in dory ear
~ this morning told OF the sinking
of the vessel.
The first word of the sinking of
the schooner reached the depart
ment when nine members of the
crew landed at ESQ this morning,
They reported that the schooner
lad been held up by the submarine
which appeared to be about 200
feet long. and carried two guns.
After taking off provisions the
boarding crew from the submarine
sci the schooner on fire The navy
leid not identity the schooner
neither did it make it plain that
line nine men landed were all Of
itte crew.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03
DRAFT BOARDS TOLD
TO BE MORE LIBERAL

All local and dstric draft board 5
in West Virginia were advised by
the state department Of military
census and enrollment of instrue-
lions from Provost MARSHAL Gener-
al Crowder, calling on hem 10 give
liberal instead OF strict construc-
ton To the regulation regarding
deferred iheation Of miners.
The action was taken following
complaint of the fuel administra-
tion that the drsnt, a classified
tons have been handled, has cur
tailed coal production IN West Vir-
gfnia.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03
FALSE RETURN IN
HIS QUESTIONABLE

Charged with making false re-
turns in his questionnaire in which
he is said to have sworn that he
was married man and was sup
porting wife and child, thereby
gaining classification in Class 4
Tor military service, when in fact
he is unmarried, William Mckinley
Nay, Of Lucas Mines, near Shinns-
ton was arrested and held for a
preliminary hearing in Fairmont.
Nay was held in the marion coun.
ty jail pending the outcome Of his
hearing today
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03
ALLIED FORCES ARE DRIVING THE HUNS BACK RAPIDLY
ALL ALONG THE FRONT NORTH OF THE MARINE RIy Err
(By International News Service


Marine 'front.' the allies have reached the se which advance of six
the The
unable make south the Vesle
probably will Chemn
Ane French the Vese between
Jonhary All of the bridges Ves have
all the villages
yeie between and Therry Ee@ IT
Paris Aug 3Aed advance elements the Ane front have reached
The line defense
which the Germans reang than weeks The allied
TerdnnOis and miles
Vese Friday.
GERMANS THROWN BACK ALONG CRISE
All south back
northern Bots De Dele north the
the hard fighting
miles northwest of FeeEn
allied that
compelled retire precpa The allies have advanced nearly
They reached taken
village of Couong On the eastern wing the salient the encng move
Vile
the southwest Rheims, the allies
renewed their advance, capturing two villages
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03

OF ages and at such time or times
as he may prescribe"
Senator Chamberlain explained
that the intention Of the admins
tration was to call the older men
FIRST but at the same time made It
plain thar none above the age of
81 probably would be used in ac-
tive fighting service He SAID al,
d'anger of invading the deferred
classes would be removed when
the new legislation Is enacted,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03
Only ? Per Cent OF Men Engaged In Fight
Ing Killed. Injured And Missing, An Ex-
traordinarily Small Loss In View
Of Great Results Achieved
AMERICAN CASUALTIES ONLY $4,000
IN THE PRESENT GREAT OFFENSIVE
(By International News Service.)

Washington, Aug 3.-The American casual
ties in the present great offensive the western
front are estimated at 10000 in killed, wounded
and missing General Pershing has just reported to
Chief-of-Staff March, and the latter so informed
the members of the senate military affairs COM
mittee today.
General March told the committee that the
American casualties week ago averaged II out
of each 1000 men engaged, and that today they
had increased to about 20 in each 1000 engaged
This indicated the increased intensity of the
fighting, as we'll as the stiffening of the German
resistance due to throwing picked shock troops
in against the Americans The chef-of-staf also
told the committee that we have now passed the
l,300,000-mark in sending troops overseas. (This
is slightly less than per cent of the men engag
ed--a very low figure for the nature Of the fight
ing.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03

Washington, Aug 3..--Tne depth
of the German retirement in the
Solssons-ilheimls district TO August
2 was Is miles, General March,
chief-cfstaff announced today. Since
the present counter-offensive of the
French and Americans began, the
length of the battle line In that
sector has been reduced from rs
miles TO As miles. In addition to
the troops thar are brigaded with
the British. General Pershing now
has under mig command In France
more than 1,000,000 men, the gen,
eral said
Have 100000 Overseas
Our force, embarked and over
yeas, is in excess OF 1900 900 men
There are now. eight divisions OF
American troops actively engaged
in the fighting between Rheims and
scissors. t.iiie 18th division having
been the last TO go into action
General March announced that II
now has been definitely establish
ed that it was the 42nd division
the Rainbow" division-that met
and defeated the crack Prussian
guard and Bayarians in tho hEhtin
this week
All records for troop transport
overseas were broken in July, Cen
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03
HASH HOUSE MAKES
5000 PCT. PROFIT
Charleston Statistician Figures
On Dish of Cukes.

Charleston, Aug Give me a
plate of cucuanbers," ordered Char
les r Wheeler, Of the department
OF agriculture as he entered a
downtown restaurant tho other
day
Fifteen cents said the waiter.
Wheeler who Is somewhat of a
farmer ana also statistican. be-
gan to figure somewhat. The stack
OF cucumber slices were one and
one-half inches high when they
were piled up.
Evidently cut from a pickle Six
inches long, put in State Treasqr-
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03
All Men Is To IS, Inclusive,
To Be Summoned For War
(sy lntepstsA1',n News SER

(ey intSHitsNdr,aI News serviee)
Was hington, Aug. ) Senator
Chamberlain, chairman of the sen
ate military affairs committee. this
afternoon announced thai he, Sec.
rotary of War Baker and Chairman
Dent. OF the house military com,
mittee, had agreed that the draft
age in the new man-power bill
would be is to 45 years, inclusive.
Tho bill will give the president au-
thority to draft person liable 70
military service in such sequence
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03
Fisnch Rtach Aisne

Paris. Aug 3-The French on thy
left flank of the Aisne-Marne battle
front have reached the Aisne rir-
er between scissors and veinizel,
the war Office announced today. Tn
allied advance continues in the d.
rection OF the Vesle river
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03
MEN WANTED

Permanent positions open
for a few intelligent men at
the interviewer Mills. Must
be under or over draft age
or have satisfactory classi.
fication. & 3 II If
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03
British Drive Forward

London, Aug. British patrols
pushed forward I'M the Albert sec
tor during the night. occupying por-
tons of the German front line, the
war office announced today The
Germans attempted raid in the
neighborhood of Feuchy. but it was
reDulsed
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03

by lrJhrirrr.onlal News serviee)
London, Aug Z. Advance allied
attachments, in pursuit Of the fee
1s Germans, have reached the
'esle river, said a Reuter- dispatch
rom the Aisne.Marne front at noon
today.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

A cali Tor volunteers to work at
the War Activities office Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday has been
sent out, Both men and women
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03
SUNDAY HOURS

Open a. m. to ii m. .. m. to
10 p. m. KS Pharmsey l0 It :"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03
SUNDAY HOURS

oven Q a. m. to II a. m. p M to i
10 D. m. ks Pharmacy Typ i
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03

Splendid home with store room,
possession in thirty days. $. s Fell
ker. 2 2t.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03
Ntnl,iys L.cse II Men

haslinston Aug. g. Eleven cas-.
., %s''es IN the marines attached 10
y A'nerican expefitionsry forces
announced today. as follows;
ca Killed in action, ) severely
eapaed in action and slishtly
Wounded in action.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03

= Large modern home on West
Da'Ke Sc, 5. s, Fclker, 5 2 ct
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03
IA MORE AMERICANS
ON CASUALTY LIST
ssy natrnsj torJaI News service)

washington, Aug 81 Two hun
area and six casualties in the
american expeditionary forces
we're announced today by the war
'ment, as follows. One hum
,eu aud twelve killed in action.
- eied from wounds, II died from
.,ease' died from accident and
''aer causes, SIS wounded severely,
*oun4ea, degree undetermined,
ny n.y., missing in action. Privates
imam L. Hall, of Des.land, Els
~ county. Va; James r. Herbert,
y howers Hill, Va, and william
Z, ,saefS q Dartmoor, w. va, were
@,''ea in action. Sergeant James I.
elanfer. Of Church View. Va, is
,aOt0ed in the list of thise who
Nv from accident and other caus
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03

TROOPS
TAKING SCISSORS AND OTHER GERMAN BASES ~ PRESENT BIG OFFENSIVE

Enemy Retreats Norward To Vese River In Face OF Fierce On
rush OF Entente Forces But May Not Be Able To Pause
There--Alies Remorseess In Determination To Kill
AS Many Germans AS Possible In Drive
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03
WEATHER

Cloudy and probably showers tonight
or Sunday; continued warm.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-03
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Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-12
Says Liberty Loan Payments
Take All His Alimony Money

Paul Buus, in an affidavit IN OPP
position to the application of Minnie
Buus for alimony in his suit for di-
vorce against her, says he is laborer
and is liable to lose his job at any
time. He alleges his wages are barely
sufficient to pay board and lodging
and make payments on his Liberty
bond and War Savings stamps, for
which he has subscribed.
His wife is the proprietor of the
Willow Springs hotel, Sixth and Pa
cihc streets, he alleges, and has a
good income,
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-12
Alleged Leader Of. Gxn Men
Will Go on Trial Monday

Burl {. Kirk, alleged leader OF the
gang of men accused of the murder Of
Detective Frank Rooney in gun bat
tie which followed a sensational down
town robbery. will be tried Monday,
Nav 20.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-03-30

Loan
a h heard dona but heDe
tn other tn1otof HenwH
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-03-30

pensers Union No. 585, and on motion
the following delegates were seated:
Mrs. Jocolette, Mrs. Mcclellan, Mrs.
V. E. Stricken and Mrs. Hoffmeyer.
Roll Call of Delegates.
Bakers No. 26-Delegate Wirtz re-
ported that the strike is still on at the
Campbell-Sells, Old Homestead and
Macklem bakeries. The Gold Coin
meat and butter store on Lawrence
street handles union label bread ex
clusively. The new wage scale of the
bakers is pending in all union baker
les.
Broommakers No. 40 Delegate
Stevenson reported that No. 40 will
rattle off one dozen extra fine union
label brooms and asked permission to
hold the drawing in the Union Label
League hall about the first meeting in
June. The request was on motion
granted.
Cigarmakers No. 129 - Delegate
Sanford reported that the union label
campaign which is being carried on
by the league had resulted in de-
cided increase in sales of union label
cigars. Many dealers are now push
ing the union label cigar
Cooks No. 18-Delegate Packer re-
ported that the Quincy Lunch had
signed up with the Cooks and Walters
Unions and now displays union card.
Garment Workers No. 139-Dele-
gate Noonan reported that the Olinger
mortuary casket factory is not entitled
to the Garment Workers Union label,
as the head of the factory refuses to
pay the wage scale of 20 cents per
hour The matter is in the hands of a
committee and a more favorable re-
port is expected by next meeting.
Musicians No. 20-Delegate Spiegl
reported that the Marble hall is still
on the unfair list.
Soda Dispensers No. 585-Delegate
Hoffmeyer reported that the Soda Dis
pensers are working at most fountains
in the city with the exception of the
seven SholtZ drug stores, and asked
that all members of organized labor
demand the red button of the Soda
Dispensers Union when patronizing
any of the soda and ice cream parlors.
At this time Brother Mccoy, sec
retary of the Drug Clerks Union, was
granted the floor and explained the
strike situation and thanked the men,
bers of organized labor for the support
Mccoy stated that the Drug Clerks
would affiliate with the league.
Typographical Union No. 40
Delegates Thorsen and Mcnamara
stated that the newspaper scale is
still pending with prospects good for
a settlement in the near future.
The receipts of the meeting was
$3.50.
There being no further business, the
meeting was adjourned at 10 p. m.
T. c. GREENE, Sec.-Treas.