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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30
DENY REPORTS OF. WHY
MEN ARE KEPT ABROAD
Major Charles IL. Carlson. of Recruit
ing Office Here. Says Soldiers Arc
in Good Health.

Rumors being circulated through
the country are causing much con-
corn among families of members OF
the American EXpcditionary Force. as
returned to the United States. arc un-
founded III the majority OF cases ac
Cording to "A statement just issued By
Major Charles III. Carson. Publicity
officer for the Army Recruiting station.
Richmond, Va. as TO why members of
the Amer lean ENpeditionary Force are
still in France
considerable anxiety has been noted
by families of members of the Amcri-
Ian EXpediiiomary Force still in
reason for the retention OF these men
General PershinE. under date OF
August II. cahlcd the War Department
stating that all men enlisted for the
emergency will be returned TO the
United States as soon as their services
comes available.
1T is estimated that by September
there will be about 1000 combatant
%roops and $4,000 troops in the SEP
tor involve guarding and escortinE
prisoners Of war. guarding United
states property and camps. cook nG and
baking, the postal service. clearing the
battle fields. salvage, care OF the sick
in hospitals Gncluding aninlals). mill
repairs, fire protection, commSSary
sales telegraph and tclcphon. service
road repair work and the supply of
food and equipment; generally TO all
members thus engaged.
The. sick from any cause Of men
In confinement form very small por-
ton OF ,h,<se troops and families of
members of the American Expedition
AIRY Forces are urged not to take
seriously any statements TO the con-
trarT'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30
RICHMOND PASTOR EN- ROUTE
TO STATES FROM OVERSEAS
Rev. Frank w. Pratt Expected to Take
Up Duties Here Again by
September 81.

: Rev. Frank W; Pratt. pastor OF the
Ins u, unit ARIA Church. o[ Richmond;
months, is expected to arrive In this
cuntry within few days and take
up his duties again by September u.
Dresden. Germany. has inst been re-
ccivcd from the Richmond nastor:
1T does sa not t look ,0oi,o now AS u should
OF August. and perhaps not then. The
Russian prisoners have been going
definite information as to when our
work will end: 1t may be that the
whole work will be taken over by the
Germans or French and English. If
pectedly.
We have just had a hotel strike in
hotels and restaurants tighter than
drums. AS | could not get anything
to cat at the Bellevue. | have moved
TO one OF the best pensions OF the city.
the Esplanade. The strike lasted for
about Il week. and is over now. but
am so comfortable that am staying
on at my new place 10 save packing
About two weeks ago had very
interesting trip by auto to Prague.
here. We. unfortunately. had four or
five puncturcs on the way down. so
did not get in ,ill 10 at night. The
very interesting. as il was the eve of
the yearly celebration Of tho burning
OF John HuSS. and the bonfrcS were
lighted in all tho villages upon the
hills on both sides. We could see them
for miles around. In some of the viii
lagos they were also burning the pic
lures OF the Austrian Empress. In ono
of the villages. while waiting for our
Duncturcs to he repaired. ! had an OPP
portunity to join in a John Huss pro-
ceSSion
Prague is very old and interest
ing city. They show YOU a little old
Jewish synagogue loo years old.
There is Jewish clock on it, tho
pointers of which 20 around back
wards. we would call il.
II little thought when | was speak
ing in Richmond upon tho necessity
of Bohemia becoming independent. as
one of the results OF this war. that in
n little over n year I should he in the
capital Of the new republic.
Upon getting back from Prague I
had to go to Berlin for a day and a
night upon matters connected with our
work. 7 found the city in the midst
OF the full enjoyment OF street car
and subway strike. The streets were
full of all sorts of substitute vehicles.
which the people were gladly taking
by paying a mark. Auto trucks. OK
express and lumber wagons were out
in great numbers. Some of tho younger
people reSorted to roller skates"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30
CONTRIBUTES TEN DOLLARS
TO AID DESERTED MOTHER
N.py Other. Send Money to Relief
Fund to Provide Vacation
for Family.

Having contributed s. 10 Case No. |
Of The Times Dispatch Relief Fund.
after the fund had closed one KIND,
hearted man. reading of the second
case that OF the deserted mother whose
health has been broken in an effort 10
support her three babes has added a
second So both to so TO giving this
woman a vacation in the country. In
a letter to The Times Dispatch TINS
man says:
II am sorry | was too late 10 con
tribute to Case No. /, and II at any
case. | will be glad 10 send mine.
Kindly apply first check to case No. ?.
and | inclose another s. for the same
cause
Similar responses are being received
by many others and the contributions
yesterday amounted to s2l.33. Secre,
tary buchanan. OF the Assoclatcd
Charities yesterday announced that
SloI was needed to care for this woman
and her children until they are restored
to health.
y. IL. burgess Petersburg. Va. 1000
Lawn party at 25oS Grove Ave
nue.. given by Elizabeth Bruner.
Leila FitzhuEh. Jeanne Dclaruc.
PeCCie Fitzgerald and Margaret
Seaton ......... 500
Previously acknowledged 1919. $500
Grand total observation-disclosures. $3.50
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30

ohl'nucd from Eighth PaSe.)
Eodel ana found hu, little trouble
hitting his man while the Eocr was
swinging like Chinese lantern in a
typhcon.
The night had gone only a few
rounds when willard had Rodel in a
bad way merely from jabbing And
then he seemed 10 he mancuvinc for
knockout punch. At that momcn, 7
shifted position so could get Viii
lard.S eye and when did | put my
hand TO my heart
Willard at once understood and
didn't launch the finishing attack
ENerytimc through the rest Of tho
hatt!c-and there were scveral-whcn
Jess would have Rodel wahblinE I'd
rencat the touching OF the heart and
Willard would come back quickly to
recollection % the supposed weak
heart of Rodel-and the big fellow.
VINO could have finished Rodel rather
easily that night. held off and let the
hoer 20 the limit."--Copyrigh; 1919.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30

Of l20. 600 100000 gold marks which is
in addition to the property restored in
Kind and to tho value of tho boats.
gold and securities delivered: Il makes
her responsible for these damages in
hictcd not onyi by herself. but by her
allies. and even by the allied and as
Soctate powers themselves, with a list
Of items which includes some admit
teddy contrary to the rules Of inter
national law hitherto existing: finally
aud in addition she is compelled to
answer 10 her own nationals for the
value of the propcrt% taken by the
allied and associated powers.
The United States is bound up in
every one 1f the obligations and duties
incident to tho enforcement OF these
terms. with the great responsibilities
attached thereto"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30
GERMAN LEADER DENIES
PACT WITH MEX|CANs
Hermann Mueller Asserts That
Altendorf Statements Arc False
and Flights OF Fancy.
Declares That Assertions We're Made
to Keep Up Animosity Against
Prussians and Keep Alive Sus-
picion of Intentions.
BY KARL II. Won wEIGAND.
niNcFhnl Service SinG C0rrchnondcni

tntEcrsnl Service Stnf Correspondence.
ments or promises. direct. indirect.
expressed or implied. exist between
the German government and Mexico"
day by Hermann Mueller the German
Foreign Minister. in commenting oil
recent dispatches telling OF 'revcla-
ton" by certain Altcndorf. to the
erect that the German government was
SIM ready 10 keep the promise given
to carranza by Won I;ckhart. the for
ner German minister to Mexico.
In the interest of rebuilding normal
relations between tho United States and
Germany said Minister Mueller. i
promise or engagement Of any kind
exists between tho two governments
The alleged regulations by one Alien
.tematic propaganda to keep up ami
mostly against The German people by
tryins to keep alive the suspicion OF
,rhe statements of Al,endorf an
i, iysH IN MsasG are am informed.
tion shows what they are worth. lie
n boasts OF having personally trained
q military expedition aEains, the
United states. Furthermore, he states
that 100000 Germans are standing
the same purpose. and that numerous
cmisrants nocking TO Mexico would
soon transform that country into a
AS matter OF fact. the total num-
per OF German residents within the
coed 5000 before the war. and. accord
ing TO reliable information, German
Immigration into that country during
the war amounted TO not more than
200 or 900 persons
1T would be proper question 70
ASK Herr Altendorf about the precise
localities where the alleged German
troops were trained and quartcred and
ny whom .hcS we're armed and fed"
Asked about the alleged discovery OF
r. German conspiracy 10 blow up the
electric plant Niagara Falls. Herr
Niue Ter said:
The complete absence OF details
stimulate the theory that as a child
AlInndort had some imaE iration."
The Minister pointed out that Alien
DORIS story that he was Obliged to
leavc Mexico because a price Of 500
GOO had been placed on his head there
lacHcd any indication as to whether
%" sum offer. would have hccn pa i'll
by the Mexican government or by whom
else "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30

. PASSENGER PAIGE '6" yl 900 ID
{ PASSENGER STUDEBAkEE 80" al
5 -rASSENER STUDEBAkER 80. 1900 Cd
5-fAsSE NGER lala GRANT "6" $500 VI
u A l'RENTiSS. $40 ". BROAD
RANDOLPH t09
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30

PETERSBURG. VA. August 20
Mrs. Juliet Carlton Powers Donnan.
wife of Harris Il. Donnan. died this
morning 81 her home in Washington
street. after an illness Of seven
months she was a native OF Rich
inond and Il daughter Of the late Rob
ert and Juliet Carlton Powers. Of Rich
mond. For the past twenty seven
years she had lived in Peters burg. Be
sides her husband. she is survived by
five chi!dren--Misses Juliet Carlton.
Lena May, Mary stuart. Roberta and
Pauline Powers Donnan: four brothers
George. Robert L., Philip and Frank
tcrs-Mrs. s. +. Martin, Of Richmond;
Mrs. James l.. Shelton. Of Washington
and Mrs. W. II. Purycar OF Baltimore.
funeral Saturday at the grave in
Blandford Cemetery
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30
Service stations-RepaIrimg.

ACCESSORIES--A full line or AUTOMOBILE
accessories. Nave Auto Supply Co.. 50
West Broad Street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30

PE.NNS l.N ANA non skid tires. bar circl(
tread, 30s3. now SEES, 5or3 IL. o.3S]
All fully guaranteed "hrsts" l.lmit,J
quantity In stock. So" today United
Auto supply Company. 81 West i3road
street. Richmond. Va. Telephone RAM
lglpn 1lOJ
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA


Funeral services for Curtis l.. Totty.
2l2 East sixth street, South Rich
mond. Will he held from the home of
his mother. Mrs Maggie Totty. 81 HUI
street, sunday afternoon at o'clock.
The body arrived in Richmond from
Sparrows Point. Md. today at 80.
He was seriously injured i'm rail
road accident Monday night and was
taken TO Baltimore hospital. where
he died Wednesday afternoon Sc
sides his wife. who was Miss Miss
Mamie Bottoms. he is survived by one
child his mother. one sister Miss
Mamie Totty, and one brother. John
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30
ACCUSE RETAIL MERCHANT
OF SELLING SPOILED MEAT
j. T.. DiTenbauEh Pinccd Under Ar
rest by city Health Depart
= mcnt lnApectOr Gill.

Inspector Gin. OF the City Health
l'epartincnt. Yesterday caused the ar
re- OF >. J.. pincnbaugh. proprietor Of
Baker Brothers store at East Road
street for the alleged sale OF spoiled
meat To Blanche simpson. colored of {
West Cary street.
HccorGlnE I" they Inspector. the meat
was IN very bad condition Thc col
or"d girl told the health officials that
me clerk who sold her the meat re-
iuscd TO refund or take back the par
chase on Investigation. Dincnhaugh
was arrested Charges against him viii
b" heard in Police Cour, today
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30
MAYOR DECLARES HOLIDAY
Emp "yrcs At City Hall Will No, uor
ihh"r liny Unless Tasks Hrc
Necessary

EmNloyc"s Of tn" city Hall and
hUtnb'r OF ether. city employees have
nc'n granted holiday Monday hv
n,f"chimauon issued yesterday by
:" aH@r Aihslf.. The resolution reads
-" nrSt Monday in Scp,cmhcr
hN ,aw oi Inc commonwealth TO he :,
nHhHc holiday, notice is hereby eiv.n
ma on Monday. September l. l9IG. the
,nHt'CI2ai pflccS viii he closed and
inat w'rN IN All city departments cx
- St'h 'tS may lie necessary which
,Ihi! h' determined by the heads or
me respective departments will be sus-
NcMucN ihr0uEh Tho Mhhll OF the d.,n
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30

ATLANTA. August 29.--Thc Southern
Bell Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany was authorized today by the
Georgia Railroad Commission To con-
tinuc until further orders of the com
mission the Increased long distance and
local rates put into effect under gov
crnmcnt control. Charges for install
latton and service connections. how
ever. were ordered reduced AS were
those for removals and changes of
telephones!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30
PLAN PICNIC FOR SOLDIERS
"hHhcr League al Bethlehem Eynp-
Erii'ni church ia Stage Pro-
Trnm Labor DnY

Ihirty-four returned soldiers and
Sa+l"r Of Bethlehem Evan.clicai
n,,Hth rran church Viii bc entertained
nome Of oscar IIcinzc. on Tho Me.
,nahcSN He Turnpike. by the Walihcr
I'"!Su' society Of the church.
oP,cihi mutations have been sent
The guests Of honor and members 80
me conErcsation and their friends also
nave occn invited To join in tho Ccstiyi
,,es automobile trucks viii meet
ralffn"uut cars ~ the turnpike hourly
comm" nclnc 81 O'Clock An clahoratn
Nf"srAin mas boon arranged
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30
WILL EXAMINE PERSHING
Congress Committee Investigating War
Expenditure 10 Question Com
mnnder In Paris Todny.
LRy observation-disclosures

PAKIS, August 29.--Gencral rcrsh-
ing will he examined tomorrow by
the expenditure Investigation
committee OF Congress. 1t is under
stood. IN addition TO questions OF a
general character regarding tho dis
position OF surplus stocks, nc will be
asked about attacks made on the Ger
mans by American troops the day after
the armistricc was signed and other
features OF military operations
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30
WANTS RHINE FRONTIER
French Deputy CriticiIcs Treaty for
Failure 10 secure Natural
HnrrIcr for France.
fRy Agsociatcd Fress.l

PARIS. August 29.-During the de-
bate in the Cha Of Deputies this
afternoon on ratification of the Ger
man peace treaty. Deputy Maurice
10 make a Rhine frontier.
Lord Dresel and Brigadicr General
". H. Conner have been named as the
American members Of the inter allied
commission which will begin immc-
diatcly the repatriation OF German
prisoners Of war.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30

OLD TIRES made new. Nuica Rizing. rcd
". Broad. Bc!ls Tyre ana Rubber Co.
J0AJ J.: tibcs. 50. For sale 10y the Rich
mond Tire and Rubber Company. AZ
West BROAD Street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30

FKUSSEl-S. AUGUST 29.-Thc Releian
government he's accepted the proposal
the inter-allicd relief organization.
that the tinSl assets OF the Belgian re-
lief commission. amounting to about
$4,000. 600. be devoted to the creation
Of foundation for the higher cduca-
ton of children Of the workers and
people OF limited means.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30

aviation stock at Colombcyl la Belle.
and tho destruction of motor vehicles
at Romartin. of which the French
have complained.
The committee will probably spend
several days examining in detail the
bulk sale to the French government
of American goods composing sl3J.000,-
600 worth OF food and Sl3I.O00.0UD
worth OF clothing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30
STORM FAILED TO CHECK
RING BATTLE IN OPEN AIR

CONTINUED From Eighth pagcD
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30

~ MI ihtiiG, VA, August 2a-Thc
hTsi Clash Ia tho strike situation horc
came N'-i"rday. when q warran, was
men locked out" a., the rni,oS ~,
arctic Machine Company's piar, MO
~ charged win assault on j II p,rr,
IN an "id employee Of tho comp,ny
VINO refused 10 join IN the strike
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30
Motorcycles and bicycles. /:

l?ls FORD touring for quick sale Gail SID
Campbell Madison 320s-J.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30

-. ~ $ AUTO SUPPLY-Ford parts. acce:
sur!cs and f. l.. V. auto polish. Sll Ia.
Brna,n Street Madison atlO
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30
MUCH MATERIAL DESTROYED
French Government COMPLAINS n,
Turning OF Eyped'tionnry Forces
Stocks 0f Supplies.

PARIS. August oo.-Thc destruction
or material owned by the American OK
pfd.tionary forces in France is rec.iv-
ing particular attention from the war
OF Congress which today inquired into
tho burning of $1,000, 900 worth of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30
Recognize Government of Peru

WASHINGTON. August 2o.-RccogI.i-
ton OF the dc facto government OF Peru
was announced today by tho State De.
par,mont. Secretary Lansing instruct
ed the American legation at Lima to
advise tho Minister OF Foreign Affairs
that tho United States government rec.
ognizes President I.cEuia as head OF
the dc facto government OF Peru.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30

J.. S'ripped of us idealisiic phrasos NIr
hhoN sald. the t-eaiv really Vas hn,
3Eainh WON Germanv voIjld ',r -
nrins strcnror alliance me re n
interest Of France he said was =.
salninF m. friendship and not tn.
cnmuv ~ IN" Gcrmau people
me instrument before us" no saia
rot the treaty. hut ,ho truce Of
1T takes Germany's territory ru.
r"neah aud foreign without comnen.
sation: II takes from her pr.ctic,lly
all Of her ocean shipping ana a l,rr,
norton Of her inland vessels. II a..
Drives her Of 81 special bcncHis q,
treaties and conventions: II takes 10,
cables: II compcls her 10 supply larr.
Quantities Of raw material: IT. intcr,
national'zes her great river System,
and throws th"m or"n tc tranic ~ All
nations on national basis. as II thcl
were the high seas IL opens her coast.
WHO shipping 20 all nations: /, com.
pe!s her 10 grant exceptional import
and export privileges and Ia acccp
important restrictions; It closes on
German interests in practically IN.
whole civilized world il closes on, IN.
Interests OF that same world IN Ger.
many
Having done all this. i, asscesc,
against her prov Isionally, win stlpu
lation permitting AN increase. a d. b
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30

HARRlSONBURG. VA. August %
The body OF Mrs. Catherine Virginia
MonEcr. wife Of the late Hiram j.
Monser. who died yesterday at the
nome OF her daughter, Mrs. j. G. Nc
Cabe. IT Rayonne. y j., was brought
today TO Mount Crawford. this county.
Tor burial. Mrs Monger was a former
resident OF Mount Crawford
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lost and Found.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., my pocket book co
ing 10 work from South Richmond TO n
Broad Rock Water Office at Sixth and Mn
streets, August %. or either between SiS
and Main. Broad street Station or apar
mGnt house at Reservoir. Recovery of sal
VIII be more than appreciated. Liberal /,
ward Return 90 NJ. l.. Arcy. Nor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30
Rcturnn To Itichmond.

Or. r. 7. Tricc has rcturncd 10
Richmond after having served cigh-
teen months in the navy. DR.. Trice
was discharged from the L. s. Fred.
crick at League Island Navy Yard in
July. and since that time has been
attending clinics in Philadelphia
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30
AUTOMOBILES
Automobiles For Sale.
AnMSrnONc Morop c,,

ARMSTRONG MOTOR co.
Ford worm drive Onc-tun truck vi,
open express body. cab and Windshield
Practically new: $4,000. Call Arms,ro,
MOTOR 20. boulevard 2S2G. or 1918 Ne
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30
MASTERPIECE is STOLEN
Francia's ..1hc Mndonnn anil Child
Disappears From Bologna Art
Academy.

BOLOGNA, ITALY. August 29-Fr
Franc!a's masterpiece. The Madonna
and Child" has been stolen from the
Academia di Belle Arti. and a colored
photograph has been substituted for
it. The photograph was pasted in the
frame to conceal the theft This mas
terpicce dates back TO the thirteenth
century.
The police suspect somc visitors at
The gallery last sunday and have their
names.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30

biCYCLEs-see Gentry. sos West nioad
Street. CAL Randolph 2o3I. Daytonl
Emit lem. Eagle. Crescent repairing q tpol
Cisity WORN called 'or
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30
Pacific Const Dntcs.
Urge Trips postponement.

Rcnrcscntativc RodcnburG, Eepub-
lican' Illinois. introduced resolution
today proposing that Congress de
none his proposed tour of the country
At least until such time as We may
know definitely the problems which
confront US" growing out OF the coun.
rvs Industrial situation and the cost
of living problem. ~
A second resolution, by which the
House alone would ask the President
~ remain in Washington, was offered
bv Representative Strong. Republican.
Kansas City. who. in an address IN
support Of his measure said domeStiS
and international conditions were SUCH
that the absence OF the President
wouTn be "frauEht with very grave
danger.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30
icRnner Stranded

American steamer Stranded.
LONDON. August Gothic American
steamer Wakulla has stranded near
Portsmouth,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30

USED cARS-wh-n considering used ca m
be euro 10 see CohJrn Motor Sales CorpI
i?iI West broad. ASK for Mir. Dardcn al
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30
Auto Accessories,

AUTOMOBILE PARTS why waste tim
AID money >"uer!ns parts for your auto
mobiles when you get used paris good
as new from Wilbur F Dotson. soy BTooi
Avenue! B.inE your broken part by and
have n dunmc.t.d kando.ph b6St.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-30

VIM TRUCK. just like new. Will sed
cheap to quick buyer a. Meyers Sc
Co. s-ll south Eighth Street.