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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-27
KING OF BELG|ANS
HONORS AMERICAN
Places Wreath Upon the Grave of
Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt.
ANNIVERSARY Is OBSERVED
Boy Scout Runners Will Carry
Flag to Final Resting
Place.
ANNIVERSARY is OBSERVED
fBr Associated Press.l

NEW YORK, Oct. 26.-KinE Albert
of the Belgians placed wreath today
upon the grave of Roosevelt There
were few to see the simple ceremony,
for the skies were lcaden and His
Majesty passed through Long Island
almost unrecognized.
The King and the little party who
accompanied him were met at the
gates of Young's Memorial Cemetery
in. oyster Bay. by Lieutenant-CoIonel
Theodore Roosevelt, who escorted the
Belgian monarch to the plot where
lies the former President. Albert
strode UP the slope, carrying on his
right arm huge wreath, in the colors
of his country-ycllow chrysanthe-
NUNS and dark red asters-tied with
wide. black ribbon.
The King and the eldest son OF the
great American went alone inside the
iron gate. which bars the way against
intIuders. The monarch stopped and
laid the flowers reverently upon the
grave. Then he stood for a few
moments. cap in hand. gazing at the
simple granite slab which bears the
deeply and stepped backward outside
the fence.
The lttle. procession. led by the
King, which included Rear-Admiral
William W. Wright, walked slowly
down the hillside and entered motor
cars. cars. which carried them to sagamore
the famous trophy room. where Albert
was welcomed by the widow of Colonel
Roosevelt, who chatted with him in
At the, house to welcome the King
besides the widow. were Mrs Theodore
Roossyst' Roossye,' 55,rnio I'll Mt and Mrs. Kermi;
Derby and Mrs. Charles b. Alexander
The party remained at Sycamore
Hill H., about half an hour.
begun after the King and prince at
tended 8 o'clock mass at st. Albert's
Church. was made in motor cars.
~, The anniversary of the birth of
The American Defense Society. CO.
@3peratiing @psr;Ii, with the Roosevelt Memorial
recognition of the day. announced to-
night that scores of replies from
Mayors OF various cities had been re-
tions for the observance had been
made.
Observance was begun here today
when the Roosevelt memorial flag was
raised at the New York Public Library
and lowered at sundown with the call
1t. Ito the solors." Tomorrow the
rRSosevelt risS an,dt nag" which has been car
taken by school runners TO Oyster
Bay. where the forty-eighth star will
be sewed on before it is raised over
the Colonel's grave
Another feature of the observance
Will be raising over the house. on the
site of Roosevelts birthplace. of an
American flag. presented by veterans
or Roosevelt'S regiment of Spanish
war fame the Rough Riders"
!, AT night there will be a dinner Of
the Rocky Mountain Club, at which
the guests will include Herbert
Hoover, John Hays Hammond, Alton
Is. Parker. Elihu Root, Jules Jus
serand; ambassador from France, and
Colonel Henry D. Lindsey. chairman
of the American Legion's executive
committee.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-27
LOCK OUT ALL WORKERS,
EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 4
Congress OF Spanish Employers Holds
Session at Barcelona, Taking
Drastic Action.
NO d E NJ NDS ARE MADE
Minister OF Interior Terms Action
Taken as Foolish, and Hopes 1t
VIII Not BE Carried Out Mt This
Time.
NO DEMANDS ARE MAD
[By Associated rrcs,.l-

MADRID, Oct. 26-The congress Of
Spanish employers, sitting at BARGE
Iona today. declared n general lock-
out of workmen throughout Spain. The
lockout order will be effective Tues
day. November 4.
The Minister OF the Interior. in an
nouncing tie decision of the congress
OF employers at Barcelona to declare
general lockout throughout Spain
on November 4, said it was an act Of
provocation against the workers and
expressed the hope that the employ
ers would cooperate with the gov
ernment in establishing industrial
peace, and not carry out the meas
ure
AT a moment when the workers are
asking nothing" he added. 1.-The action
OF tic employers Is foolish
In addition to declaring a lockout,
the congress also decided to make it's
against the alleged crimes of the syn
dical!sts and take steps looking to the
protection Of the employers BARGE
Iona dispatch says. The employers de-
clare that their action has been taken
as against the governments failure to
protect the employers interests The
employers are dissatisfied with new
social laws granting workers shorter
hours and providing pensions.
Tile government is taking all neces-
sary measures 10 deal with the situa-
tion. 1t is probable that the decision
TO restore the constitutional guaran-
tees VIII be revoked.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-27
SENA TOR \POLlNDEY7ER
IN RACE FOR G. o. p.
NOMIKA TON IN 1920
Announces Candidacy on Plat
form Opposed to Rule by
Special Glasses.
my Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. Oct. Ex-senator
Miles. ,Poindexter. OF Washington, in a
statement today to the people OF the
United States, announced his candidacy
for the Republican nomination for
President. and presented a platform OF
policies and principles which he will
advocate in his campaign.
The Washington Senator. in his
statement of policy. denounces threats
OF labor leaders to tic up the railroads
as government by terror for special
class" and declares that the govern
ment must be made supreme to both
capital and labor. through insisting
that the just claims OF labor should
be recognized.
Communism. Senator Poindexter de-
clares. is inconsistent with the vested
rights of the laborer to his wages
Treating OF international matters
the platform remarks that the pro
cess Of making n supreme sacrifice OF
America and Of Joining our fortunes
with tho fortunes OF men everywhere
should be stopped"
In making his statement of princi-
pies. Senator PoindeXter, who is the
hrst publicly announced candidate for
the republican nomination, asserted
that his announcement OF policy makes
IT necessary for the Republican ma
tional convention in 1920 TO stand by
his platform. should he be chosen as
The party's standard bearer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-27
GREAT BRITAIN MAY
PAY ITS WAR DEBTS
WITH BIG LOTTERY
Plan to Be Urged on Chancellor
of Ercheguer in Commons
Today.
TBy Universal service.1

LONDON. Oct. 26.-In order that
Great Britain may obtain the much
needed money to pay the interest on
the war debt and meet the present
excess OF expenditures over income
Austen Chamberlain, Chancellor of the
EXchequer. is to be urged in the House
of Commons Monday TO raise funds by
means OF q lottery loan. similar TO the
proposed French loan of $4,000. .0OO 900.
Sir Clement Kinloch Cooke the fore
most advocate of premium bond issue,
said to Universal Service today:
II am raising the question in Parlia-
ment. II we do not have a loan similar
70 that proposed in France. much Brit
ish money undoubtedly will be with
drawn from productive industries and
sent to France for investment in the
lottery. State lotteries IN Spain bring
a lot or money; why not in England?
The idea appeals to nine-tenths of the
people who would not invest In an
ordinary state loan. but would flock 10
state lottery. II would pay the gov
ernment. because 1t would be able TO
issue the bonds at 3 instead of S per
cent"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-27
CALL SCHOOL TEACHERS
TO HELP OPERATE MINES
Mnsn-Mecting Announced for Next
Saturday in New York to Con-
slider Proposal
TBy Universal service.1

NEW YORK, Oct. ga call for men
teachers and principals of the New
York public schools to volunteer as
coal miners and laborers in the event
or strike OF the bituminous miners,
was issued today by Homer Gray.
mass meeting is to be held next
saturday to discuss the proposition.
The time is at hand for nlain
speaking and decisive action" saws
Mr.. Gray in his summons shall we
permit our country TO he plunged into
the abyss of an industrial revolution
by capitalistic greed and Bolshcvist
Selhshness., or shall we stand up and
ne counted as men who have the
ed conspiracy shall not be consum-
IT appears to me that the Presi-
dcnts utterance is q call to duty.
believe that the time has come when
we must show willingness to break
schoolhousc., If need be. and take up
the pick and the shovel in the mines,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-27
PRESIDENT OBTAINS
REST AFTER RECENT
FORCED ACTIVITIES
DR.. Crayson S Bulletin Dec lares
Chief Executive Continues
to Improve Sio,Oiy.
tBy Associated Press. !

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-President
Wilson obtained considerable rest to-
day after several days, during which
the difficulties OF the national indus
trial conferences and the threatened
coal strike had forced Rear-Admfral
Grayson, his physician, to rescind In
part the order against his active par
tlcipation in governmental affairs.
Secretary Tunulty spent Sunday out
or the city, and so far as could be
learned no public matters We're laid
before Mr.. Wilson by DR.. Grayson.
Mrs Wilson spent practically the en-
tire day with her husband, reading to
him light verse and fiction.
While impending events held out lit
tie prospect. White House officials to-
night were hopeful that this week. the
NTH Of the Presidents illness would
bring less interruption to the rest euro
prescribed by DR.. Grayson.
In his midday bulletin today, DR..
Grayson said:
THE President continues to improve
slowly"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-27
CHARLES c. WALKER DIES
AFTER Weeks OF ILLNESS
Veteran Railroad Man Made Bravo
Rally Near End and Physicians
Announced Improvement.
SERVED LONG WITH c. & O..
Prominent in Richmond Social Cir.
clcs-Born IN AlbemarIe County
and Was Son OF General Robert
Lindsay Walker.

After Il was thought by physicians
attending him that he was greatly i'm
proved, Charles G. Walker. one of the
most widely known railroad men in
Virginia, died suddenly yesterday
morning at 4:2o o'clock at Grace Hos
pital from heart failure. Mr.. Walker
had been at the hospital for several
weeks. suffering from a complication
of diseases. Yesterday morning he
seemed TO he quite strong, and is said
to have asked for a glass of water
but expired before It could be given
TO him. He was sixty-two years old
Mr.. Walkers life was spent in rail-
road work. He was assistant superin-
iendent OF transportation in charge OF
passenger service of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad at the time of his
death. When a young man he entered
the service OF the Richmond Danville
Railroad leaving II in August, 1879
10 accept clerkship in the Office OF
Ohio Railroad.
Long Service with c. & O.
From that time until his death Mr.
Walker remained with the Chesapeake
ana ONO system, and served in num-
ber OF capacities. He was at one time
assistant division superintendent. di-
vision superintendent, general super
intendent OF the Eastern division, su-
pcrintendent OF transportation and
division superintendent OF the West :
ern division. His trips of inspection
carried him over number of States.
and he became widely known among
railroad men and was unusually popu-
lar.
Mr. Walker was born in Aibemarle
County on June 81. 1858, and was the
son of General Robert Lindsay Walker,
4 noted Confederate leader. Many
years OF his life were spent in Rich
mond. He belonged to the Country
Club OF Virginia, the Westmoreland
Club and the Commonwealth Club. and
was Mason. He was generally re-
Carded by railroad men as one OF the
best transportation experts in the
United States.
Funeral Services Todny.
Funeral services will be held this
afternoon at o'clock from Holy Trim
ity Church. Intermcnt will be in Hol-
lywood Cemetery.
The active pallbearers will be E. p.
Reynolds. Wallace Henderson. Gran
vile Gray, II. Stuart Jones, A. B. Alsop,
r. NJ. Nelson. Powhatan Breeder, Jr..
and Fl. 6. Hotchkiss. Honorary pail
bearers are George W. Stevens. H. T.
W!ckham, z. w. Grice, J. B. Parrish.
w. r. Booth, r.. D. Hotchkiss, ]. r.
Gould. l.. f. Sullivan, J. A. Hancock,
F.. 7. Cabell and ]. D. Cox.
Mr.. Walker is survived by two sons.
Lieutenant-Command Lindsay Wal
ker. OF the United States Navy, and
c. C. walker, Jr., and one daughter,
Mrs. a. S. Wadsworth. of Annapolis,
Md.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-27
STOCKHOLM PAPER CLAIMS
THAT JOSEPH WILL BE KING
Declared His Popularity Is Growing
Daily With Population OF
Austrin-HunGary.
rBy Associated Prcss. +,

sToCKHoLNi. Oct. 26.9The svenskae
Dagoladet learns from what il consid-
ers an unusually well-informed source
that the Archduke Joseph, of Austria,
VIII soon be elected King of Hungary.
Ills popularity and authority, the
newspaper states, are growing stead
lily with the population, and his con-
sort. Princess Augustine. Of Bavaria,
also enjoys great popularity as the
result or her self-sacrifcing work for
inc Red Cross during the war and the
subsequent period of unrest
II the entente objects to the assump-
tion of the throne by this Hapsburg
archduke. the thousand-year-o old crown
or Hungary will be offered 1t is stated.
to foreign prince. probably of the
English royal family. a resumption
Charles Is out of the question.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-27
DISTRESS SIGNALS HOISTED
BY AMERICAN STEAMSHIP
British Vessel In Rushing to Assistance
OF Steamer Lewiston or New
port News.
Try Associated Prcss.l

NEW YORK. Oct 26.-Distress
signals from. the American wooden
steamer Lewiston were received here
steamer Justin notified the Lewiston
that she was hurrying to her assist
ance. The position Of the Lewiston.
bound from Rotter rdam for Baltimore,
was given as latitude 1929. north. and
longitude 1892. west, about $50 miles
east Of Newport News
Tho distress signal came about forty-
FIVE minutes after a call for assistance.
which declared that the Lewiston was
ney. The Lewiston. which has n net
tonnage of l,52S. is owned by the
United States Shipping Board and
operated by the Terminal Shipping
Company in trade with The Nether-
lands.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-27
EXPECT TROUBLE WHEN
MILLS OPEN TODAY

CANTON, OHIO. Oct. 26.-Though
uet generally prevailed in the steel
trike here. today. State. county and
peal officials were apprchensive over
Fhat may happen tomorrow morning
fhen the Stark Rolling Mill Compan ny
ttempts to resume operations. The
ompa ny's ultimatum to it's striking en-
loyees is that they must report for
York at o'clock or their positions
ill be declared vacant
nis evening that they do not antici-
ate any trouble, as the work1nen of
pc Stark Rolling Mill Company are
ractically all Americans, and ,lave
ZEN instructed by their attorneys to
eep strictly within the bounds of the
hjunction issued against them last
riday by local courts. AT a mass
Getting this afternoon the injunction
as explained to them
Sporadic disturbances continued at
e plant of the United Alloy Steel
orporation. In disturbance this
orning a mill guard was shot in the
when shifts were being changed.
cording TO Sheriff Cathon The
ounded man was taken back into the
ant. His condition, ii is understood,
not serious.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-27
Big Guns Near Norfolk
Will Begin Firing
NV hssociate,I prcssI

NORFOLK, VA, Oct. 28.-Tomor-
row, for the hrst time since they
were placed mt Fort Story, to guard
the entrance to the Chesnpenkc
Bay, the water gateway to the
nntion'n capital, ms we'll as BaIti-
more, Richmond, NorfOlIe and New
port News, the big fourtcen-lnch
guns, ON railrond mounts, will en-
gage In firing practice.
As n result OF tho announcement,
resldenta of Cape Henry and Vir-
ginia Reach, watering pinces, arc
nE0H with intercst, having been
ordered to keep the doors and win
dows .of all buildings closed during
the operation OF the big Runs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-27
APTURE OF PETROGRAD
REGARDED AS INEVITABLE
Fneral Yudcnitch Intends Not to Halt
In City, but to Press
Forward.
fly Associated Press. !

I'D is Inevitable, according to relia-
B advlces. Ganeral Yudenitch in
Ids after the capture Of the city not
halt in Petrograd, but to march
y, which connects Lake linen and
Rke Iadoga. about soventy-flve miles
the east of Petrograd where con-
lent line OF defense against an at
k from the direction OF Moscow,
|tected on either flank by the two
lakes, Is offered. a mobilization
tho population in the rear of this
b for the defense OF Petrograd is
temp1ated.
(any have already left here on route
Petrograd, but they will not be
nitted to enter the city, 1t is stated.
ause OF tho disease and shortage
food prevailing in Petrograd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-27
DEBs REPORTED NEAR DEATH
Reports Indicate His Condition Is
such He Has Trcn Removed
to Hospital.
TRv Universal Service

NEW YORK;. Oct. 26.-EuCene v.
Debs. national leader OF the Socialist
party, Is at the point OF death in tho
Federal Penitentiary. Atlanta, where
latlon OF the espionage law. accord
Ing to a statement Issued today by
tho Amalgamatcd Clothing Workers.
Union.
a breakdown OF heart action is said
to have brought the veteran Socialist
leader to deaths door. He ia said to
tho prison hospital.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-27
SMART CLOTHES COSTLY
Many Articles I'm Paris Held Worth
More Than Weight.
in Gold.
[Ry Universal Service. !

PARIS Oct. 26.-Smart clothes in
Paris this season are tho costliest on
record. Many articles are actually
worth more than their weight in gold.
gram. Silk gauze stockings cost
over francs, smart yeils 1t francs,
fur trimmed opera cloaks, 12 francs,
and the simplest frooks, francs,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-27
FREQUENT CLASHES
OCCURAS NONUN|ON
CREWS START CARS
Infantry and Machine-Gun
Companies Sleeping on
Their Arms.
TWO BATTALIONS ORDERED
TO MOBILIZE AT ONCE
Governor Roberts Ready to Re-
quest Use of United States
Cavalry.
-FOUR STRIKE BREAKERS HURT
trolley Ropes Arc Cut, Motor1ncn
and Conductors Hecklcd and in
Some Cases Attacked.
-FOUR STRIKE BREAKERS HURT
nv A..ocla,ch prea.l

KNOXVILLE. TENN. Oct. os.-After
day marked by frequent clashes
growing out OF resumption of stree,
car service, with nonunion crews two
pattaEons OF the Fourth Tennessee
Infantry tonight were ordered to mo-
bilize 1erc Immediately TO preserve or
her IN the event the situation gets be-
Hond the control of local authorities.
Governor Roberts. at Nashville, also is
prepared TO call for the use OF United
states cavalry at Fort Oglcthorpc, Ga.
II this becomes necessary.
one Infantry company and the ma
chine-gun company OF the State guard.
which are located in Knoxville arc
sleeping on their arms In the local
armory tonight. Before daylight they
VIII nave been re-cn!orccd By several
infantry companies from nearby towns.
Adjutant General T. b. Sweeney, with
several aids. il in the city In personal
touch with the situation,
-Four Hnrt In Fighting.
Four strike breakers were injured
smcienuy to require medical a,ten-
ton In fgh;inS today at various points
IN IN tho city. None is seriously hurt.
Two citizens We're injured In traffic
accidents due TO the strike
cars started this morning WITH non
union crews. after eight days OF idle
ness. due TO strike Of union carmen
operated until nigh;fail under difficult
.ies. cars We're stopped at various
points, trolley ropes We're cut and
crews were heckled. and in some cases
attacked Near-riots occurred at Gay
and Park Streets and at Gay and
Union Avenue during the day.
Charges OF ine.Hc!cncy were lodged
with the city commission against some
members q the police department.
which is un!on!zed one pat-olman
was suspended pending Investigation
OF a charge OF encouraging disorder
by handing a dollar to a strike breaker
who was persuaded 10 desert his car
Many Deputies Sworn In.
There are only fifty uniformed men
on the Knoxville police force and this
Der was insufficient TO handle dis
orderly crowds today. regardless Of
their sincerity. which was not chal-
lenged In all cases. Many deputy
sherifs were sworn in, and United
States District Attorney w T Ken
neriy took hand in moving crowds
on several occasions. the Federal gov
1crnment being interested in the situa-
1tion, as all street cars here carry mail
boxes.
This is the second time State troops
have been called TO suppress d!sorder er
in Knoxville within sixty days, a regi-
&nent having been on guard several
lays following. the race riots OF Au-
gust 80 and 81
The situation today was considered
the more menacing because OF acouit-
al OF fourteen men accused of felonies
n connection with the August riots in
criminal Court Saturday.
Friends of Mayor E. w. Neal took
steps tonight 10 provide him with
PERSONAL bodyguard. owing 10 threats
against him because OF his activities
oday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-27
DOG SMUGGLES MONEY
Swiss BORDER Guard Scizcs Canine
Carrying Basket Containing
200.00O Marks.
TBy Universal Service !

ZURICH. Oct. ga smuggling dog
Is the latest discovery made by the
Swiss frontier guards. 1t was found
that terrier was making two trips
across tho border daily, carrying. in
tiny basket tied to his neck, large sums
OF money. When he was discovered
there were 100000 marks in the bas-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-27
PRESIDENT LEWIS QUIET
on ACTION OF MINEnS

SPRINGFIELD. ILL. Oct. 2s.---Re.
Wilson that the proposed strike OF
sort coal miners, called for November
l.. Lewis. acting president OF the UnitcJ
Mine Workers OF America. declared
tonight "the status quo" prevailed
ration would act to suspend tb 10 strike
call, Mr. Lewis said he had nothiH9
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-27
HUNDREDS OF SCHOOLS
NOW WITHOUT TEACHERS
Tutors Refuse to Work mt Wages 30
Per Cent Lower Than PnId
Common Laborers.
fpv IIniver.al snru,,o 7

PARIS. oct. 26.@Iundreds of schools
In France are how without teachers,
tho tutors having refused to continue
than those paid to common laborers.
Thus another item is .addod to the
list. OF shortages which now includes
gasoline. butter and salt, most Of these
being practically impossible to obtain,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-27
Seek. AdmlssIon to League.

PARIS, Oct. 26.-It Is reported that
the league OF nations II this is true,
surrender Of the former Kaiser for
trial by tho allies Will be ono Of the
necessary conditions, S'tNTS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-27
CALI OUT EALI7ZA TO CHECK RIOTS IN KNOXVILLE
ENTIRE COUNTRY AWAITS ANSWER OF UNION MINERS
RAHWA Y MEN TO REJECT PLANNED AN7ZSTRKE &c
Richmond Man Calls
on Senator Martin

ISperIaf % ITO I1TneS-D1Spntch.T
CHARLOTrESVIL VA, Oct.
c0--tftcr another good nights
rest, Senator Martin seemed to enjoy
his breakfast and convened freely
during the morning hours with his
brother. John, and two children.
nuany. however. ne ap.
penrcd more tired than usunl, and
intimate friends who called during
the afternoon were not allowed to
enter tho nick room.
This evening he rnIlied perceptI-
hly and waN allowed to see Judge
John w. Fishburne, of the Circuit
Court, and Frederick T. Scott, of
Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-27
Governor James Cox
Says Ohio Backs President
IBy Universal service.I

COLUMBUS, OHIO. Oct. 26-"The
PRESIDENT has exprcssed the con-
crnOr James NJ. Cox today, In COM
mentinE upon the declaration of
President Wilson with respect to
the bituminouH conl strike.
Ohio, large conI-producinr
state with 10000 miners, will back
UP the President in any steps he
may take, the Governor added.
kilograms of approval went to
the President from churches md
other organizations here. Miners
oihclnls here refused to comment on
the situation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-27
FOUNDRIES LOCK DOORS
Proprietors in Northern Provinces Of
France Shut Down Their
Plants.
fny Univcrsnl Service I

PAlSIS. Oct. 26.-The proprietors Of
tho foundries in the northern prov
inces OF France today declared COM
plete lockout and shut t-down OF their
plants; The, decision Is the result of
the coke and coal famine.