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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-08
BY the Associated Press.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN FRANCE, Nov S-The first Amer
lean artillery unit to establish contact
with the Germans came back to It's bill
lets today The men were tired and
muddy but still a, enthusiastic a lot
OF soldiers as ever came out OF gun
pits. The artillery had longer stay
at the front and they came back, men
and horses, wet to the bone, covered
with mud and ready to sleep
Their Homecoming" was ono that
will long be remembered in this sec
ton Of France
Il was late IN the day when long
lines OF marching soldiers and strain.
ing horses were seen rounding small
mountain many miles away From the
'rlllagc toward which they were march
ing the column could be seen winding
around the mountain to the valley
up on a nearer hill and then down
| again The rain was beating in their
faces and village Snuggled in val
ley came into their view as they
| crossed tho crest of the hill
Below them stood a group IN uni
form Above the group floated the
| American flag and a number OF Chi
drcn were gathered about Suddenly
the band for the group Of uniform,
was band-started tune that
brought back a smile to the face ol
even the most tired artlllcryman IN the
column
1T was "Thc CampbellS are Com
ing Some OF the artilcrymcn chccrcI
and the bearers Of the red battery pen
nants raised themselves in their sal
die and waved the pennantS
/ The entire command was drawn
/ up Immediately on a hillside and
gun covered with camouflage
N paint, was drawn out in front On
the gun shield an artilleryman had
written in chalk: THE first gun
for the Germans" The colonel in
command spoke to some of the
townspeople moment, and, ad-
/ dressing the men, told them the
people OF the village wished to do
honor to the gun and its crew and
to the American army
l The children gathered around anC
tplaced a floral wreath over the grin
Iharrel and bunch Of wild flowers in.
lsidc the empty case OF the first Sho
Ifired The rcgmcntal band thcr
Iplaycd the American and French m
Itional anthems
4 That was all the ceremony. but IN,
il sight Of Americans returning from
II .G,nbat with the Germans cheercd IN
4 populaoe OF the village so that when Tn
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-08
President Wilson

who has issued a general order
giving Y. NJ, C. A. work an Off
cial standing in the Army and
Navy, says;
May | not express the very
high value have attached to the
work accomplished by the Y M.
c. "A. and my sincere personal in
terest in the large plans of the
War Work Council for the wor
still ahead of the Association"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-08
FIVE-CENT LOAF
MAY COME SOON
WITH REGULATION
President Soon to Issue Stan
dard Formula to Bakers,

WASHINGTON Nov < The g.
.cnt loaf ol bread may return ,oon to
'hc table, OF \mcrl,an families. when
Inc new regulation, under which hak
Ct, will be- placed ON federal license,
goc> into effect
Prc,rden, Wilson, proclamation. in
which control ot bread price, AMT
Sizes will he vested m the iood admin
lStrauou will hc issued m q few davS.
II /, believed
4 standard formula winch baker,
must use. is likely to be put into ci
feet This formula will result N two
,l,r, OF bread loavc>. ten ounce and
went, ounce These, It ha, been SAID
cau he sold Tor and 10 cent, rc,pcc
tivrN
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-08
Iowa Signs Up 81
Percent of People
for Food Saving

WASHINGTON, Nov Iowa. with
5000 additional cards signed, making
its total $4,000 families, is credited
With having enlisted 9l percent OF all
the families in the state IN the national
family enrolment campaign for volun.
tary food conservation.
The number Of families pledged e
the food administrations support now
inialA NV 700
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-08

What They Need
EACH MILLION MEN
WILL REQUIRE
500
Y. NJ. c, A. Centers
1000
Experienced Workers
500
Pianos
500
Talking Machines
$4,000
Talking Machine Records
500
Motion Picture Machines
1000, 600
Feet Of Film a Day
100000
Sheets Of PAPER a Day
10000
Pens a Day
$4,000
Chess and Checker Boards
$4,000
Magazines "A Week
100000
Bibles
and
Your LIBERAL
Contribution
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-08
Card OF Thanks

Since We cannot see each personally.
We take this means to express our
gratitude to our kind ncighbors and
friends, and to his friends, schoolmatcs
and teachers Of the high school for
their loving sympathy, tender minis
tries and the many beautiful floral Of
ferings during the illness and death OF
our beloved son, Baxter Words are
inadequate to express our appreciation
MR. AND MRS. { X. FAIRFIELD
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-08
Secretary Baker Says;

"The Y. NJ. c. AS capacity for
mobilization on a large scale and
the readiness with which il has
fitted itself to the needs of the
troops make it an indispensable
factor in any future military
plans. lts influence in rational
izing the strange environment
into which this crisis has plunged
our young men has been and will
be most beneficial"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-08
Record Collection
for State Missions

ENID, Okla, Nov. S-(SpeciaD-
The Baptist church Sunday raised $3.50
for the state missions This is said to
he the largest sum raised by one con
grcgation in the state this year.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-08

An AhIand Okla boy was lost torpedoed United States
snip ueSday Three Oklahoma casualties the first brush
with the Germans in France last week The beginning to
home Now the time dig down deep to furnish your flesh
and blood your neghboS and your friends with what comforts
money can provide back Of the front.
If our boys tired and mudSaned could only knock your
door tonight how wonderfully would YOU minister them With
Wha eagerneSS you would comfort them You would do this your
homes.
Included in the local campaign $1,000 allotted for the W.
e. A. Oklahoma CtyS portion Of the S4OOOOO0 national fund
he WomenS arm OF this work vital In every Canonment hostess
house where the direction Of splendid adds comfort to
sons and link OF knShp with the mothers who ony stand and
wait The Y w g. plans housing for women and girls whomuS
be employed about each camp and looks after their welfare The
!. w. e. A. must assist nonEngSh speaking visiting in
camps and cmpoyej industrial centerS and must aid in relieving
suspense in regard to ayeSin the wm-accd CeneS Of Europe
The Y W. g. reaches fields that the M G. A. enter The
y W. G. supplements aDd makes 100 percent efficient the applied
Christianity OF the Y N. a.
Oklahoma city bank cllJing increased more than $loO0o-
600 last month Our share OF the NJ e. A. fund S65OOO is
tiny portion of that vast increase in wealth.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-08
Bctchal

Robert f. Du,rmau oi West Virginia
university, wants to- know Vt he can get
a lob Il, Ianrlor M the club Luke Nc
Luke
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-08

T'HATS S what boy wrote from France, referring to
M c. A. dugout AnotherS letter said: "Ihe first question
fellow asks when he goes into town is, Where is the Y?
They send hot soup up the line tell you it's good when you
have been standing in place for hours chilled to the bone
Then you say THANK God for the Y M c. A."
The Y NJ c. A. has pledged its service to the government to
help Keep the Home Fires Burning in the hearts OF our soldier
boys.
Five hundred hu have been bu-wam cheerful cenerS OF
endneSS where the soldiers find pleasant tuna paradise after
the hell of the trenches,
At least SIS 100000 is needed carry this work to July
1913 This sum will be raised in nationwide campaign Novem
her II to no. In Oklahoma City we have jumped in to show the
United States how 60 the top first The states share is
S25oOoo Oklahoma CyS hit is S65ooo Our noble workers
have raised portion of it, You help them finish the job before
down.
Oklahoma has more than 1000 in the army today There
are 5000 Oklahoma boys Camp Travis What was own na
ona guard regiment 1900 strong at Camp Bowie More than
1000 enlisted man are training fight battles regular army
marine corps and in naval training stations.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-03-27
AUGUSTUS FIRE STILL BURNS
AFTER ELEVEN MONTHS PASS
Disastrous Conflagration of March
22, 1916, Is Yet Smoldering
After Nearly Year.

That the disastrous confagration
which swept Augusta on the night of
March %, 1916, has been smoldering
at the point where it began through
out the eleven months which have
elapsed since the fire was discovered
by workmen at the Dyer building site
recently.
There was quantity of coal in
the basement near the furnace, which
was buried beneath the COLLAPSED
walls, and when the men engaged in
clearing the debris, preparatory to
the erection of the new Masonic tenn
pie, removed the brick permitting air
to reach the pile of coal, there was a
puff of smoke, which has continued to
rise from the coal heap ever since.
The incident aroused the interest
of hundreds of passersby during the
day, and there was some speculation
as to whether there has been actual
fire in the coal heap ever since the
conf1agration, or whether it was a
case of spontaneous combustion caus-
ed by the imprisoned heat suddenly
coming in contact with the oxygen
in the air.
At any rate, there is still fire at
the site of the old Dyer building, and
it dates back to March %, 1916
Augusta Chronicle.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-03-27
ANOTHER MOVE IN
A BIG LEGAL FIGHT
TITLE TO THE LAND ON WHICH
TOWN OF LEESBURC is STU.
ATED is INVOLVED.

Another step has been taken in the
litigation involving title to the land
on which the town of Leesburg is To-
Gated by the taking of testimony a
few days ago by Mr.. w. P. Wallis, of
Americas, who was appointed auditor
by the court for that purpose.
A lawsuit to recover this property
on which are many of the residences
and business houses of Leesburg hav-
ing an aggregate value of hundreds
OF thousands of dollars, was filed in
the superior court of Lee county in
1916, full account of which was
printed in The News at the time.
Ware G.. Martin of Leesburg and
W. T. Lane and Shipp & Sheppard of
Americas represent the plaintiff, and
Yeomans & Wilkinson of Dawson the
defendants.
The provisions of a will made some
oO years ago are the basis of the liti-
cation. The testament of the late
Dudley Snead is introduced by the
plaintiffs to uphold their claims, the
testator having been the owner of
the lands now in litigation.
W. T. Cock, of Leslie, is claimed
by the plaintiffs to be the only re-
naming heir to the Snead estate, re-
celvlng half interest in the property
as heir after it had passed through
several hands following the death of
Dudley Snead.
The suit was brought by w. T.
Cock against Mrs. j. N. Galloway ct
al, the other parties named as defend
ants being individuals who have pur-
chased and are holding land affected
by the terms of the Snead will. The
various transactions that have oc-
cured since the death of Dudley
Snead, as regard the transfer of the
land in question, are claimed by the
plaintiffs to be illegal and void.
The litigation promises to be bit
terly fought through the courts of
the state, and vast quantity of doc
umentary evidence has been intro
duced by both sides in support of
their contentious.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-03-27
WOMAN HANGS SELF ON
VERANDA AT EARLY HOUR
Augusta Woman Visiting in Milledge-
vile, Commits Suicide at Four
O'clock in the Morning.

MILLEDGEVILLE.-After Sleep
ing with her mother the greater por-
ton of last night Miss Katherine
Hockey, aged Al, got up and quietly
dressed herself at o'clock this
morning, went to the front veranda
of the home of her sister, Mrs. E.
Bazanos, swung rope and hanged
herself, dying from strangulation be-
fore her plans were discovered by
occupants of the house.
Miss Hockey was resident of Au-
gusta, she and her mother being on
a visit to her sister, Mrs. Bazanos, at
the time of her suicide.
A coroner's jury returned a YER
dict of suicide by strangulation.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-03-27
WORTH WEIGHT
IN GOLD" --YOUNC
TAKEN SO MUCH MEDICINE
nc HOUSE LOOKED LIKE A
.o,,c STORE. GAINS RAPIDLY
,rrFR TAKING TANLAC.

uf forty men had sworn to me
ii thew were black in the face that
medicine on earth would have
i,od me as much as Tanlas has in
Wv ten days time 1 would have
.nphed at Them" said Robt. Young,
Knoxville, Tenn.
'ho lives at 512 Baxter avenue,
uTbis medicine is worth its weight
aold and if the price was $40 a
LITTLE instead of 81 l would buy it
81 the same, if | had the money to
bay for it.
Tf the next bottle helps me as
.rch as the last am going to throw
Shocp crutches away. / feel like a
T man, and if it were not for
W. hack and legs, which were operat-
m | would be able to walk again.
1 a have been suffering years with
tuberculosis of the bone, and if it
I'd not been for prominent sur
@on here in Knoxville-whose name
will be glad to give to any one on
.eonest-I guess | would have died
mg before this.
! It was a wonderful operation, and
here was a whole lot of talk about
NJ case here in Knoxville. | don't
Eplieve there ever has been another
,sp as bad as mine. He sawed nine
Srcbes out of the bone in my leg and
rafted it to my spinal column. So
/ ar as the operation was concerned, it
as complete success, and saved my
ie but my constitution was so weak
sped at the time | had never fully
seOvered from the effects of it, and
AVE been very weak and gradually
| sing strngth ever since. | finally
bot so | could hardly eat OF sleep,
/ nd was gradually going down hill.
IF you remember the day | came
bitter the first bottle of Tanlac was
b weak | could hardly get about. l
how feel like a new man. l can eat
better and sleep better, and have
gained several pounds in weight.
"0f course, | do not mean to saw
this medicine will cure tuberculosis
b any form, and | know you do not
recommend it for that, but it seems
10 have built me up and strengthened
be in every way.
Before taking this Tanlac l had
|ried so many different kinds of med
zine that my house looked like a
rug store. | will be glad to tell any,
|ody what it has done for me, but
EOn't have to tell them, for the diff
|erence in my looks will show for it. |
sf."
Genuine Tanlac is sold in Dawson
|EculveIy by Dawson Drug Co., in
aHott by City Drug Store, in Sas-
Fg Davis Drug Co., in Bronwood
Wall Drug Co., in Graves by D.
Dsmuke, in Arlington by Talley's
hamacy, in Edison by D. C. Lewis,
h Aoye by Mrs. C. B. Duke, in
FeaY by Leary Drug Co., in Nor
ian by G. A. Dozier, in Kimbrough
y j. R. Troutman, in Smithville by
hlIps Drug Co., in Leesburg by
lty Drug Store, Williamsburg, R.
D., by W. M. Sutton.-adv.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-03-27

A good treatment for a cold set
tied in the lungs is a HERRICK'S
RED PEPPER POROUS PLASTER
applied to the chest to draw out in
fammation, and BALLARD'S HORE-
HOUND SYRUP to relax tightness.
You get the two remdies for the price
of one by buying the dollar size
Horehound Syrup; there is a porous
plaster free with each bottle. Sold
by Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-03-27
ATLANTA ARTIST HAS BEEN
AWARDED A BIG CONTRACT
Is Soon to Begin on a Monster Can
vas That VIII Grace Mansion of
Rockchilds at Pasadena, Cal.

One of the largest orders ever Civ
en- to one American artist has just
been awarded to Marvin Shearer, of
Atlanta, by A. c. Biglow, purchasing
agent for the Rockchilds of New
York city, the paintings to consist of
three large canvases, eight by sixteen
feet, the subjects being selected from
the artists original sketches, "Air,"
Earth" and Fire" Each canvas
will include almost SO figures and the
work will require from three to five
years. When finished the works of
art will be placed in the Rockchild
mansion now undergoing construction
at Pasadena, Cal.
One of Artist Sheare1's recent pro-
auctions is a copy of the celebrated
painting, Christ Before Plate, -
which art critics have declared to be
superior to the original in color and
composition. Mr.. Shearer was born
at Jeddo, N. Y, in 1871, and is con-
sidered one of the leading American
artists today. He is having built on
the east coast of Florida a special
studio in which he will execute the
order of the Rockchilds.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-03-27
ASKS DEATH PENALTY
FOR ScANTY ATTIRE
wisconsin Legislature Reports on the
University Dance.

wisconsin Legislature Reports on the
University Dance.
MADISON, Wis.-Asking that the
death penalty be exacted for dis
plays of alluring dry goods notions
at the annual junior prom. the bio
SOCIAL function of the wear at the
University of Wisconsin State Assem-
DIyman Carl Hanson has made re-
port to the legislature on the bic par
ty OF a couple of weeks ago.
Much of his sentiment is expressed
IN verse, of which the following is a
sample:
A well built girl was Mary Jane Hay;
She wore silk skirt with a hem.
Also five dollar hose, and observed
her display
-Four dollars and ninety cents
worth of them"
Other observations include: "When
a girl dolls up to such an extent that
she unloads her back and chest, and
thereby does things that will inspire
her as she is alternately caressed,
trotted and squirmed through the
mazes of the dance does such form
of sacrifice broaden and deepen the
responsibilities of her future life as
a wife and mother?"
Would some of the dresses, from
an illustrative standpoint, represent
wedding suit or divorce suit?"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-03-27
AGED SLAYER OF SON
IS PATHETIC FIGURE
WASH LOTT, NEARLY 20 YEARS
OF AGE, IN JAIL HOSPITAL.
WEEPS AS HE TALKS.

SAVANNAH, Ga.-Lying in the
hospital ward of the Chatham county
jail is Wash Lott, an old man who
was tried for the murder of his son,
Warren, and convicted in November,
1916. He is in the hospital ward, as
1t IS not expected he will live very
long, due to the brooding over the
death of his son and his advanced age.
He is GO. He was brought to Savan-
nah Wednesday afternoon by Sheriff
Tanner of Coffee county, as the jail
here offers more conveniences than
that in Coffee county.
On November 3rd, 1916, Mr.. Lott
killed his son. He was tried at
Douglas, convicted and sentenced to
life Imprisonment. His fight for
freedom has been carried to the su-
preme court of the United States.
Deserted.
Ever since he has been in Jail Mr..
Lott says neither his wife nor chill
dren have been to see him. He is
paralyzed in one leg, and is unable to
use one of his arms. By the time his
case is fought in the supreme court
and if he is acquitted, Mr.. Lott will
be IN such feeble health that it will
be impossible for him to move from
the bed in the Chatham county jail,
where he is at present. He was
brought here from Waycross.
When asked by a reporter if he
meant to kill his son Mr.. Lott began
to weep. God knows no man at nv
age would dare kill one of his own
Children" said the aged man. He
told the interviewer the following sto-
ry of the killing:
Attacked by His Son.
MY son had been in the custom
of attacking me because | merely
asked him for some money which was
due me-" said Mr.. Lott 81 told him
the next time he hit me | would kill
him. On more than one occasion
Warren threw me down and beat me
numerically until | decided to carry
my pistol.
81 told him to watch out, that did
not intend to stand it any longer. On
the morning of November 3, 1916, he
attacked me again and beat me with
a fence rail. had my pistol, and on
the spur of the moment | shot hi
through the foot. 1t was only slight
wound.
Attacked Again.
THAT afternoon he attacked me
again, and we engaged in a fight.
During the fight l threw my pistol
on Warren, thinking it would make
him stop. He did not stop, and we
clinched. 1t was at this stage that
my son was shot accidentally, and
they blame me for it. When l threw
my pistol he grabbed it and it was
accidentally discharged"
According to Mr.. Lott, his sons
dying words were, Don't blame it on
father, as he did not do it on pur-
pose" 'But still they blame me for
it," said Mr.. Lott.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-03-27
LOCK OF DUCKS FROZE
IN ICE ON MILL POND

Miss Sarah Winters, living near
Rushford, Mimi, was forced to saw
per flock Of ducks out of the ice on
mill pond near her home. The
Eucks appeared little the worse for
|her experience.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-03-27
WHERE DID HETTY GREEN
LIVE? IS LIVE QUESTION
Four States Claim Her Citizenship IN
Court Proceed;nEs.

In New York states fight to prove
that the late Mrs. Hetty Green, rated
as the worlds richest woman, was a
resident of that state so that it can
collect $6,000,000 transfer tax ON
her $40, 100000 estate it was brought
out in the surrogate's court that four
states claim her citizenship. Yer
mont, Massachusetts and New jersey
are the others.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-03-27
Drives Out Malaria, Builds Up system

The Old Standard general strengthening tonic,
GROVES TAsTELEss chill TONIC, drives out
Malaria, the blood and builds up the sys
tenn true tonic For adults and children, soc,
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-08
The PALMA Palm.

Though a Tmail poeL- enumerates
500 ways in which the Palmya palm
may be used. one OF It's most interest
ing uses is the production OF a sugar
called Jaggery. This is the result OF
boiling down the fresh juice, and is
one OF the chief sugars OF south India
Four or five quarts per tree per day
is the yield for four or five months.
once in every three years the sap
drawing process is omitted, as other.
wise the tree would die The tree
begins to yield at fifteen years and
continues for about fifty years The
female tree yields about twice as
much sap as the male Ttee quarts
OF this sap make one pound of sugar
or Jaggery. which is the chief sugar
USED Dy the poor classes of India
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-08
Bills Popularity.

Dinah had not seen her old mistress
for two or three years. For de Ian
sake, missy, sure is glad to see you
again. How all de folks"
All just about the same. Dinah
and how is 1t with you?"
"Oh. ives all bout de same. 'ceps
Bill. You members my brudder Bill
The Young one you used 10 give cook
les to- Well, he sure has growed.
Lor missy. you Jest ought to see him.
So big and tall folks all think for sure
he am older dan What he is
Is that 500"
Vas n. dat's de livin' trufe. He
sure does look older dan What he is:
but he ain [ -Wcmans Home Com.
panion.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-08
Peace Above Passion.

First keep thyself In peace. and
then thou Wit be able 10 bring others
to peace. 4 peaceful man doas more
good than one that = very learned A
passionate man Qeryerts even good
into evil, and easily believes evil. A
good peaceabie man turns al things
to good.-Thomas :. ke.npis.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-08
Safeguarding Locks.

Small enough TO be carried IN 8 vest
pocket IS a new device TO prevent
Keys on the inside doors being turned
rom the outside
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-08
The Aeal Rub.

| There are so many laws that few
II any get fiong without violating
some Of them, but one should he care
ful in his seiection.-Atchison Globe.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-08

John w. Davis, formerly representa-
tive from West Virginia, now soIicl-
tor general, is looked upon as the most
likely successor to United States At
torney General Gregory, who, accord
ing to report will resign in the near
future. The solicitor genera! is forty
three years old, and a graduate OF
Washington and Lee university.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-08
Famous Hymn Credited to Saint.

A famous hymn. The Day Is Past
and Over" is believed to be a trans
lation from the Greek and written by
st. Anatolus