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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-14
cnAnLss Mvusa DEAD.

Wsll. Known UlIlsn Man Dseowss Vie.
tim ef o,phthsria.
Charles Nuese, a we'll known farmer
Of the Dillon ne,ghborhood and
+, ,,nber OF one OF the old families OF
that part OF the county. died at his
nolie ", Dillon at $50 this morning OF
d. phtheria. He was taken sick late
last week and his condition grew crit
teal from the first.
Mr.. Nuese was horn In New York
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-14

plumbing and heating. ; East State
street, phone 1884.
Just received large shipment OF
waffle irons. Both high and low frame.
sizes No. and No .. Price $40 to
N.7S. Horne & Gelvin.
Mrs. Shellman, missionary from
Slam will speak at Westminster cha
pei. corner Ninth avenue and Bromley
street this evening at 7:45. You are In
vited. Committee.
Another car Of smooth and ripe Mn
nesota potatoes. splendid cookers, and
they will keep. - per bushsl for few
days only. Stewards Feed Yard. Is
North First avenue,
1t ono Of our engraved greeting
cards carry your renewal OF friendship
and good win this Christmas Time"
Amang our large assert ment Of beau
tiful and attractive designs you are
sure to find something that will please
you--and at price you can Afford to
pay. Orders must be placed tho--be-
fore December first to insure delivery.
Marshail Printing Company.
announcement OF the approaching
marriage Of Miss Ruth Lusby and
Raymond F. Langdon. which In to take
place Dec. 3. was made by Mrs. .. b.
Lusby. s12h North First avenue
mother OF the bride-to-bs. Thursday
night. The guests, fifteen young lady
friends OF Miss Lusby, brought their
fancy work and enjoyed refreshments
which were served by Miss Eva Lusby
and Mrs. David Lusby.
-~S
Fire. shortly before 10 o'clock this
forenoon, resulted In damage estimate
Cd at about 800 to the residence OF
Mrs. lf. r. Hickey. 6osM East Main
street The blaze originated In the
outside wall Of the kitchen, presun-
ably from . defective chimney, and
spread along the base Of the chimney
under the roof. Some shingles had to
be torn from the roof. and O part OF
the wall had to be removed In order to
combat the flames with chemicals
Mrs. Riokey's loss is fully covered by
insurance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-14

For tires from $40 up, C. C. Wood
mansss, at Exide Storage Battery sta
ton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-14

Social dance Red Mems hall Friday.
Nov. H. Johnson Mattesoh orchestra,
Of Grinnell.- -Advertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-14

Rally day next Sunday. Baptist
Temple. 10 bella Souvenirs for all
You are invited. Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-14

Two SsxA non skid q. d. at q bargain.
C. c. Woodmansee at Exlde Storage
Battery station.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-14

Buy your wheat bran. shorts. wheat
screenings and flour NJ the mill. 500
South First avenue Marshalltown Mill.
ing Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-14

A few tires left at big discount. c.
C. Woodmansee at Exide Storge Bat
terry Station. N
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-14

See Horne 4 Gelvin for Columbia
Hot Shot batteries. Advert isetnent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-14

Get your Thanksgiving poultry or
der In now. Nordskog's Bannor Mar
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-14

Evangelistic services at LaMoille
church begin Sunday, Nov. is. to be
held every evening except Saturday
with special music.-Advertiseme
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-14

We are making photographs for
Christmas now, Apgar Studio.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-14

Alcohol Is cheaper than radiators
Hewitt's Garage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-14
ps. BullAra. oss.op.,h. 10 Yves. Ma,n.

BETSY Ross" flour ae all grocsrA-
Advertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-14

Wanted-Evsry boy and girl In Mar.
shalltown who are not members OF
other Sunday schools. to be at the
Baptist Temple next Sunday at 10 bells.
rally day. Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-14

Have your plumbing, taken care Of
before cold weather. A. c. Burgess
plumbing and heating. ; East state
street, phone 1884.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-14
CITY IN BRIEF
Bring watches In. HodssA

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Bring watches In. HodgsA
Chunk wood for sale. r. l.. Meaksr,
DIR. Graham, osteopath, Masonic tenn
pie.
Alcohol Is cheaper than radiators
Hewitt's Garage.
Sec Horne a delvin for Columbia
Hot Shot batteries. -Advertisenent.
Get your Thanksgiving poultry or
der In now. Nordskog's banner Mar
ket.
A few tires left at big discount. c.
| C. Woodmansee at Exide Storge Bat
terry Station.
Rally day next Sunday, Baptist
Temple, 10 bells. Souvenirs for all.
You are invited. Committee.
Buy your wheat bran. shorts. wheat
screenings and flour nj the mill. 500
South First avenue. Marshalltown Mill.
ing Company.
Evangelistic services at LaMoille
church begin Sunday. Nov. Is. to be
held every evening except Saturday
with special music.-Advertisement.
|
wanted--Evsry boy and girl In Mar
shalltown who are not members OF
other Sunday schools. to be at the
Baptist Temple next Sunday at 10 bells.
rally day. Committee.
| Mrs. A. T. QUAD, 4os North Fourth
street, entertained the members OF
the A. d. Bridge Club Thursday aft
ernoon.. The prize was won, by Mrs.
r. c. Valentine.
Another car OF smooth and ripe Min
nesota potatoes. splendid cookers. and
they will keep. 81 per bushel for few
days only. Stewards Feed Yard, 70
North First avenue.
A total Of 35s.s5 was Melted at the
box social and, program given at. tho
Moninger school. west OF Albion
Thursday night. by the pupils under
the direction Of Miss Very Lacey. the
teacher. The money IL to be put in q
fund with which to purchase phono-
graph for the school. -
Mrs. Charles Dye. who was Miss
Cora Achtsmeier. OF Laurel. before her
marriage In this city "Wednesday aft
ernoon. was the guest Of honor at q
| miscellaneous shower given by her
sisters. who entertained more than
seventy young people at their home In
Laurel Friday night. The guests en-
joyed games and music and presented
the bride-to-be with large number Of
gifts. The hostesses served refresh
ments. -.st
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-14
Now You'll Know
hat to Buy

II don't know what to buy any more; food
10 20 expensive!"-Havey you ever said thatl
Let Cameo Brand Fruits and Vegetables
help to solve your food problems. They're
healthful, economical and easy to serve.
Always good. too. You may absolutely rely
upon their unvarying high quality.
Order Cameo Brand Canned Fruits and Vege-
tables from your grocer 10y. And tonight
you and the family will it Gown to meal
you'll al enjoy--an EASILY prepared meal,
q satisfying meal such as you'll want often.
Carefully grown, specially selected, and
closely inspected until t ey arc sealed air
tight in the can. Cameo Fruits and Vegetables
never fail to win tie approval of discriminate
ing food buyers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-14

Chunk wood for sale. r. l.. Meaker,
DIR. Graham. osteopath. Masonic tenn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-14

Mrs. A. T. QUAD. 4os North Fourth
street, entertained the members OF
the A. d. Bridge Club Thursday aft
ernoon.. The prize was won, by Mrs.
K. G.. Valentine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-14

just received large shipment OF
waffle irons. Both high and low frame,
sizes No. s and No. .. Price $3.50 to
N7k. Horne 4 Calvin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-14

Another car OF smooth and ripe Min
nesota potatoes. splendid cookers. and
they will keep. 81 per bushel for a few
days only. Stewards Feed Yard 70
North First avenue.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-05
RAIL AND BOAT CLERKS
JOIN IN WAGE DEMANDS
Unions With 100000 Members
Send Plea to Government
to Reduce Prices.
ASK FORTY-FOUR-HO WEEK
Unsatisfactory Answer From Rail-
road Administration Will Mean
Question OF Strike Will Be Put to
Workers by Officials.
IBy AssocIated press1


WASHINGTON. August 4.-Four hun
dred and nifty thousand members of
the Brotherhood of Railway and Steam
ship Clerks, freight handlers, express
ana station employees today joined
with other railway workers in dc
mandinE that unless something be
done materially TO reduce the cost of
living. our wages must be raised to
give US immediate relief" The de-
railroad adm inistration. j. j. Forester.
president of the brotherhood. an
nounced.
The brotherhood demands are re-
troactive to January |, 1919. and in
ciude a forty-four-h r-hour week, over
time and 20 cents an hour increase in
wages. The railroad administration
hearing and to make definite reply
Immediately.
when that reply is received" said
Mr.. Forester. "if it is not of the ma
lure that goes along with the PROPOSE
tion we nave made it will be put out to
the employees Immediately for their
action The pressure from the en-
ployees for a vote on the answer OF
me railroad administration is strong,
Granted, Judging. from the temper Of
the employees. they are likely 10 fol-
low the lead of the shopmcn.
costs the railroad clerk with n
iamiiS or hve as much to live as II
goes a locomotive engineer with his
family. our members are in the same
trap economically as the other rail-
IN demanding that unless somethinr
be done materially to reduce tho cost
OF living our wages must be raised In
give us immediate relief"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-05
HUGHES SAYS NO NEED
FOR ANY RESERVATION
articie II. OF League Covenant Con-
thins No Injury to Amer
lean Interests.
fBy Associated prcss,l

BOLTON LANDING. " Y. August 4.
mo rescrva Ions are necessary in re-
gard TO Article Nj. of the covenant OF
inc league of nations in The opinion
or Charles j.. Hughes. who in a letter
to Senator Borah. made public at his
summer home here tonight. rejects the
senator's claim that Article Nj. is
Mr.. Hughes letter is in replv to one
written to him by Senator Borah on
July 20. In il he expresses the opinion
that Article NJ. contains mo injury to
American interests"
II find in Article NJ. no guaranty of
territorial integrity" said MIR. Hughes.
''or of the political independence Of
any state. or any assumption OF any
obligation to make war. or to maintain
an economic boycott or blockade, or to
take any other action whatever. unless
the United States. availing itself of its
privilege as a member of the council.
concurs in II decision that such a course
is both wise and effectual The United
states. as 1t seems to me. will be en-
fircly free TO reach its conclusions
according TO the merits of the case"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-05
GOOD ROADS ADVOCATES
TO PARADE IN RICHMOND
More Than 800 Automobiles Coming
Here on August 13 In
Booster Rum"
MANY LEGISLATORS TO RIDE
Asscmbiymen to Join in Times-Dis-
patch Run and Come to Special
Session Over States Highways
Next Week.
MANY LEGISLATORS TO RIDE

Asssmb Of yrfna aHPfa oP 5p road a SnsIal egisIa
tion which Will make easier and more
state. more than 900 autom mobiles.
coming from widely separated cities
will parade over the smooth streets
OF Richmond on the afternoon of
auspices Of The Times Dispatch. They
VIII represent an aroused public senti-
men5 in every conceivabl,e section for
moment They will bring With them
to to The threshoid Of the legislature
thoroughfares over which travellers
must journey.
Formation Of Parade.
At The os,ncA cars Will ierm Rrza fer the parade
thread their way along the BouIevard
to Monument Avenue. down the ave
me- and Franklin Street to Foushee.
esG5,oi sapare arouad o the ssss csp,ol ens ens
TO Broad street, UP Broad to Belvidere
disband
Il is expected that the automobilists
-those who do not arrive on the pre-
fore 10 o'clock on August i3. the day
set for the convening OF the Leigsla-
purpose Of enactinC good roads legis-
lation. Their headquarters will be at
the Richmond Hotel
Legislators TO Ride Cars.
. Illustrating the hold which this
booster run" has taken on the public
imagination. many ofs the legisla tors
VIII avail themselves Of the oppor-
tunity to travel TO Richmond with the
good roads delegation. They intend
70 deliver speeches in the towns
through which they pass with view.
not only Of giving the voters their
IDEAS on proper highway legislation,
himself
The Times Dispa tch wishes to make
II plain that because it's organizers
have not had an opportunity to visit
certain localities in the state these
towns or cities have not been slighted
IN the enterprise. It's invitation is
general. extended to every community
and automobile owner in the entire
state. and 1t not only requests, but
pleads. that they accept
Many Accept Invitations.
Acceptances OF the invitation have
poured in 10 The Times Dispatch from
all sections of the State The event
promises 10 be the greatest demonstra-
ton in favor OF sound and pro-
gressive highway policy the State has
ever seen.
a trophy will be awarded 10 the
Chamber of Commerce or civic orEani-
cation which sends the largest dele
cation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-05
STREET CARMEN FORM
UNION HERE AND HOLD
THEIR FIRST MEETING
Leaders Claim I5ONembersand
Fifty Hear Speakers Early
This Morning.

Unionization OF the several hundred
Richmond street railway employees has
been quietly under way here for some
days. and the initial meeting OF the or
ganizatiop was held at | o'clock this
morning in the assembly hall above
the Richmond Trust and Savings Com
pany, seventh and Main streets
Representatives of the American
Federation OF Labor and organizers for
International Street Railway MEMS
Union. are directing the organization
here. and addressed the meeting held
this morning. More than fifty en-
ployees attended the meeting, and
leaders stated that 80 men had al
ready joined the union.
Affiliation with the American Fed
Grafton OF Labor has been consum-
mated. 1t was stated, and the organiZa-
ton here is open to all motormcn
conductors and power-house employees
OF the Virginia Railway and Power
Company.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-05
AGED SEAMAN is ACCUSED
Of PERPETRATING FRAUDS
Ah'h,n IN CHARLES L. Bower. Eighty-one.
iesed to Have Had Scheme
to Recover Loot.
/, , BY Associa ted Press. !

ASH iNGTON, August i-Cantain
ona ares VI. Bower. alias Steele. eighty
inni nnt years old, of Statesville. y. G., is
win obtaining various sums of mo1cv
rom WaShingtonians on scheme 10
fefsMS feEover diamonds and gold from Cocas
According to the complaint lodroa
aS,a'ns. ga him. Bower represented him
ser as cauptain of the steamer Mary
re, which: he said. was captured by
pirates while carrying the trea sure to
peru Escaping from his captors
bowers claimed, according TO the com
PANT; Pa Shat he located the treasure in
inc cHHs OF the island The infor
mants against him alleged that he was
GGoIiiiectinS GI.i money to finance an expe-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-05
Germany Cuts High
Living Cost in Half

BERLIN, August 4.-Gcrmnny has
cut the high cost OF living in hnlf.
The reduction applies 10 NIL rntioncs
food, principally flour. potatoes,
meat md fnt. The government Is
spending I,3UO.OOO.O 900 marks tS375,-
GOo,O10l I'm an attempt 10 bring food
prices down to permanently lower
level. At the same time the meat
md fat ratIon Is being Increased,
American imports bcing assured.
The cutting in hnif of the high
cost OF living In the direct result of
the railroad strike. The railroad
men nskcd for higher wages, and
accepted cheaper food rs n cOmpro-
mise. Thc reduction means q week
ly saving or about - n,nrks tS8.55)
TO every worker In Germany, nc
cOrdlnS to m announcement of
ltnurond Minister Oescr.
Granting the demand of the strik-
Ing railroad men would have cost
1000, ,O0O,000 marks Si.HbO, 600, 900 } 4.
German railroads. formerly the hest
paying Investment of the Prusxinn
stnte. nrc now losing money Mt the
rnte OF from 3,0O0. .Otl0,0OO to 4,GOO.-
OO,FIO marks n year. Granting the
wage demands of the men would
have Increased tho tntnl deficit for
the year to almost 5000, ,OOO, 900
marks ts2.0OO. 1000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-05
TRIO IS DROWNED WHEN
TIER TRIES TO SAVE
TWO TOUNGDAUGH7ER
Parent and Sister 4lieu1i
Rescue OF Girl of Fifteen,
but .iU Die.
tBy Associated Press. I

TAMPA. FLA. August 4.-William
r. Morgan and his two daughters,
Edna. nfieen, and BESSIE, thirteen.
the city. late this afternoon
Ihe older girl was caught in the
swift current of the stream and the
being swept away when the farther at.
tempted TO swim to their aid and all
three went down. The mans BODY has
been recovered
The children's mother and fo,,
tragedy. r''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-05
LABOR DEMANDS CAPITAL
RETIRE FROM OWNERSHIP
OF FAMERICAN RAILROADS
Man Who Tolls With
Hands Gets Larger Pay

NEW YORK. August 4.-If the
proletnrinn who tolls with his hands
thinks he is being cheated OF the
just rewards of his Inbor, n visit
this morning to the New York Re
employment bureau would have
opened his eyes.
4 large contracting firm tele-
ph0ned to Major Warren BiEcloH,
director OF the bureau, for gang
OF laborcrS, to he paid S31.2O 4 week
each.
\ minute lntcr the president of a
college tciephoncd for n professor
of mathematics Mt n snIary of $1,000
year, which Is S10.23 week.
Poor, doNn-trOddcn labor getting
SlI.81 week more than the man
who hns devoted the best years Of
his life study, and who probably
formulated tho philosophy by which
the "man who tolls" considers him
self the 'Snlt of the Garth"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-05
1000 CIGARMAKERs STRIKE
Fully 1000 Men Affected by wa,ko,,
OF Workers mt Tampa.
EtOrida.
TBv Associated praes !

TAMPA. FLA. a Igust 4-Over 900
clgarmakers walked out this morning
20 enforce their demands for a 25 per
cent increase in wages. With shippers.
packers, selectors. etc. out of Work
because of the cigarmakers' strike II
Is said 10000 men are idle. Six small
men. agreed 10 the cicarnakers. de-"
mands The rest OF the manufacturers
claim they could not go beyond the
oHer they have wade OF 10 per cent
increases on mold made goods and il
per cent on handmade. There has
been no disorder
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-05
SHERIFFS GUARD SPEAKERS
Threaten Harm to Anti
saloon LcnEuc Orators ut Wake
mnn'S Grove, Va.
fRv Assnciat.d 4 Press. |

WINCHESTER, VA. August e.
Threats of mountainecrs caused deputy
sheriffs to be assigned To guard speak
crS at an Anti-Saloon League prohibi-
tion meeting at Wakcman'S Grove, ac-
cording to word received here today
from that place. Wakeman's Grove is
near where Raymond Shackleford and
Lawrence Hudson. whisky runners
we're shot and killed last March by
State prohibition officers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-05
SHOOTS TWO PROFESSORS
University OF California Gradual. S,x.
FhcuIty Members Prevented
His Getting Work.
IRv Assoc,a,nd p-as.1

BERkEI.EY. CAL. August a.. III.
Hildebrand and Edmund O'Neill. both
members of the University OF Cali
fornia faculty. were shot and seriously
wounded today by Roger Sprague. a
graduate. OF the university, who alleged
they nad prevented him from obtain
Ing position.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-05
a. II. Oh" l.: STATES oPpOs,r1ox
TO l'ROPOSAL Of pRESI1r


wilson was told today uy i At reslde It
actlns president of The railw,Ho Weii.
f,sbor aoh OF TN, sne american Fedora lion Of
were opposed @ to to tbr ra ilroad nroad employees
the President by Directnr 'raue 10
hines that Congress constitute = "o,a
inn ni,.ee 10 pass on questions OF xaFe
process would be too slow and 1,n heca,iliss ms
or the rising cost of living snaeS,
reIef was necessary. 'PeeaS
MI, NJ JGWcil was accompanied 10 tho
big railway shop crafts. Who nni,, nnG s,H
o1t 10 lhe PRESIDENT that thousands
OF Shopmen were now on an unauthnrN
,1sn rnsG strlke ~ and that unless the de-
ainh,roJKImatlYs ias, Jnn,;arYs 20 per cent presented
the, situation would get beyond con
troi or the union officials.
union 'rLs ieaders how are ar % being made by the
return TO work. the President was told
II strike should become necessary
IN IN. orSer rS TO enforce the demands OF
tne shopmen. the PRESIDENT was in
10 tormed; rona,u,n union officials felt 1t should
unions membership.
Strike Ballots Prepared.
Strike ballots will be mailed to 500
600 shop employees tomorrow Mr
Jewell announced after. a meeting OF
lowed the call on the President. The
vote will be tabulated August ai. "e
After the conference with the 'H,s-
ident; Mr.. Jewell did not mince v/rds
gress passed the legislation proposed
by Director General Hines. we'll tie
up the railroads go tight they'll never
run. No union men could ever be
Continued on Second Pasc.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-05
HALF OF I32,137,70O
FOOD STOCK PREPARED
Fer DISTRIBUTION NOW
War Department Announces
Great Supply of Meals
Ready for Sale.
IBy Associated Press. !

WASHINGTON. August 4.-More than
half OF the sl32.1S77o0 worth of sur
plus food stocks held by the War De-
partment July 10 is Immediately avail
issued today by the department. In
addition to the canned goods and bacon
previously announced as ready for sale.
frozen fresh beef: s2.o7s,ooo h worth Of
fresh pork: s1.136.O00 in frozen fresh
poultry, and s1,+7S.o0O in Er4nulated
sugar which since has been sold to
the sugar equalization board.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-05
FLEET MAKES FAST TIME
New Pacific Organization VIII Anchor
or OF Coronado Islands
Tomorrow.

SAN DIEGO, CAL. August 4-Mak-
uled. the Pacific Fleet will anchor of
tho Coronado Islands. Southern Cali.
fornia. Wednesday morning at 6
o'clock, according TO wireless mes-
Admiral Hugh Rodman.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-05
SENATOR MARTIN BETTER
Swanson Reports His Colleague Much
Improved md Expects Early
Return to Work.
Especial to Tho Timcs-Dispatch. ]

WASHINGTON. August 4.-Senator
for several months. was reported to-
day by his colleague, Senator Swanson,
as being much improved
II have just returned from Char
!ottesville after visit to Senator
Martin" said Senator Swanson. "r
found IN greatly improved. and g.t-
ling stronger each day. AS soon as the
weather gets cooler he will be able,
| feel sure. TO actively resume his
work here"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-05
POWDER MAGAZINE EXPLODEs
Arsenal Mt Raritnn, y. j.. Near De-
struction and SiH Men Are
Injured.
IBy Associated rrea.l

RARITAN, y. j.. August 4.-The
United States arsenal here was threat
enad with destruction at O'Clock to-
day by the explosion of powder maga-
zines. The wrecked buildings caught
fire. and only heroic efforts by the fire
department prevented the flames from
spreading to the main structures. II
was said at the office of the comman-
approximately twelve men had been
killed, but the adjutant reported later
that only six had been injured. none
fatally