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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-02
MISS SHERLOCK'S PARTY.

Miss Maud Sherlock complimented
Miss Mary Eliza Sheppard with love-
ly party this afternoon at her home on
Brown street. Quantities of pink
and white roses were used through
out the house with charming effect,
and pink heart-shaped ices and cakes
were served. Crepe de chine kerr
chiefs were given for top score at
bridge and forty two, and the. honor
guest was presented with pink and
gold party bag. Those present were
Miss Kathleen Denham, Mrs. Emory
Rylander. Mrs Furlow Garewood, Miss
Annie Iyey, Miss Melva Clarke, Miss
less Mcleod, Miss Sara Sheffield, Mrs.
Eugene Cato, Mrs. E. ]. Eldridge, Mrs.
Tom McLendon, Mrs. D. K Brinson,
Mrs. Lucius McCleskey, Mrs. NJ. H.
Wheeler, Miss Elizabeth Brown, Miss
Anna Boone, Miss Anna Murray, Miss
Leda Merritt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-02
COAL NOW UNDER
FEDERAL CONTROL
PRICE-FIXING, DISTRIBUTION AND
SALES WILL BE SUPERVISED By
THE GOVERNMENT DURING THE
WAR.

WASHINGTON April 2. - Price
pirating in coal and coke passed away
in the United States yesterday.
At seven a. M, the nations coal in
dustry formally went under govern
ment control Hereafter-for the
duration of the war at least-middle-
men, and some producers, will operate
only under license of the fuel admin
istrator
Extortion and boarding by those
prone to it will end; for profit mar
gins are rigidly fixed, and all business
E2ust be conducted in the open and
under the government eye.
There'll be an end too to manifold
selling and rese1ling under which coal
in the past has traced devious and
costly course to the ultimate consum-
err The selling agent is virtually fore
ed out of business by abolishing his
commissions, and there may be but
one commission for the purchasing
agents service, be there one or many
OF him.
This purchasing agents commits
sion is limited to Is cents ton on
bituminous, and 20 cents on anthracite
east of Buffalo, and thirty west of
Buffalo.
Men who have bought in coal and
posed as purchasing agents" thereby
extorting commissions" on their own
purchases may hereafter receive no
such bonus.
In short, the fuel administration will
administer coal as the food administra-
ton has for the past few months adj
ministered food-encouraging healthy
production, playing square" with the
right-minded merchant, and giving all
others short shrift. Licenses are is
sued to valid only ION good behavior
and will be suspended, or altogether
revoked where decent laws of trade or
the regulations of the fuel administra-
tor are disregarded.
Passing of the fuel industry under
federal direction yesterday marks the
opening of nationwide effort to
bring orderly system into coal distribu-
ton, to build a sound structure that
will not break down again while the
war lasts.
The word has gone forth that there
must be no further coal shortages,
either local or general. To accomplish
this end, the fuel administration plans
to devote arduous spring and summer
months in preparation for the recur-
ring drains of next winter,
The United States has been mapped
out into coal zones" within which
coal distribution will be localized.
Each zone will center about coal
producing district, and the coal mined
therein will go direct to the consum>
ers in that territory. Result. No
long cross hauling with waste in trans
portation and handling costs. Also
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-02
YOUNG MATRONS' CLUB.

Mrs. ]. D. Hooks will entertain thu
Young Matrons' club tomorrow af-
ternoon at her home On Lee street.
RED CROSS NEWS.
A letter from the Division head
quarters addressed to all chapters,
reads as follows:
We still find that many chapters
are sending to the field directors sup
plies of knitted and other articles for
distribution in the various camps in
this division.
We have in our storehouse in each
camp supply of knitted articles for
distribution which can be delivered
Immediately upon request. All chap
ters are, therefore, requested to send
no articles to the field directors In
the various camps for delivery, but
.sohuld send them direct to the divis-
ion warehouse so that proper distri-
button can be made. 1t is only by
following these instructions that du-
plication which has already occurred
in many instances, through the send
ing of articles direct, can be avoided.
The only exception to the above
rule are those chapters located in the
towns or cities in which there are
camps and upon which field directors
are authorized to call for such sup
plies as may be available through the
local chapter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-02

Mrs. J. D. Hooks will entertain thu
Young Matrons' club tomorrow af-
ternoon at her home On Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-02
Whenever You Need General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because it contains the
well known tonic properties of QUIN-
me and IRON. 1t acts on the Liver,
Drives out Malaria, Enriches the Blood
and Builds up the Whole System. so
cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-02
CONSERVATION OF
KNITTED ARTICLES.

In order TO prevent the dissipation
and waste of the great quantities of
knitted material which the Red Cross
has distributed in the past few months
to the enlisted personnel of the army,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-02

Madame Storch, the young Turkish
woman who was charged with being
the leader of a band of German spies
and taken into custody at New oYrk
two weeks ago, died suddenly in he.
quarters on Ellis Island. Her death is
believed to have been due to pneu-
monia. although secrecy is maintained
concerning her demise. She was being
held pending her deportation to France
where she probably would have met
the traditional fate of all spies. She
was born in Constantinople only %
years old, her father being German
ard her mother a harem woman. Gov
eminent agents believe she had been
for years in the secret service of Ger
many, although she denied that she
was implicated in Teutonic intrigues
in the United States.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-02

ago for 100000 for alienation of his
his wifes affections. He lost the suit.
Loving appeared on the witness
stand in Uncle Sans fighting uniform.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-02
"AlI Women Like MOthers-in-Law."

"AII Women Like NOTWITHSTANDING"
MEMPHIS. April Woman-well
she's more like mother-in-law than
anything else can think-she either
IS as mean as the devil or good as an
angel"
So testified Elliott E. Loving in the
divorce case of Loving VS. Loving in
chancery court.
Loving is suing Mrs. Loving for
divorce Mrs. Loving is tine daughter
of George Bennett, former race horse
man.
Loving entered suit several months
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-02
Wash Away
Skin Sores

To the many sufferers Of skin disease
D. d. D., the liquid wash, has become a
household word. They know it is reliable
and they can depend on it, they do not
hesitate to recommend it to their neigh
bors. 1t has proved itself a remarkable
remedy for all forms of Eczema. 1t is
germicide that is harmless to the most
delicate skin, bat still it is effective and
quick in action. If you are a sufferer
from skin diseases, including ulcers, PIN
Piles, scales, crust or Eczema in any form,
this remedy will not disappoint, you. 1t
has stood the test and today is the master
preparation for all skin diseases.
Come in today and ask about our guar
antee on D. d. D. Also about D. d. d.
Soap, that keeps the skin healthy.
I'D. D. ID. 3. 8: s : ass:s
- = Skin Renledy
Hooks Pharmacy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-04-26
CHAPTER XII.
A Surprise For Pearson.

CTEPHEN, the man of the family"
y was the only member Of the
household, servants excepted,
who slept soundly that night. Con.
scious of having done his duty In the
affair with Pearson and his guardian
and somewhat fatigued by the dis
agreeable task of soothing his hyster.
zeal sister, he was slumbering peace.
fully at 8 the next morning when
awakened by a series of raps on his
bedroom door.
"Ah! What? Well, what is it?" he
demanded, testify opening his eyes.
Edwards, is that you? What the devil
do you mean by making such n row."
The voice which answered was not
the buffers. but Caroline'S.
Steve! oh, Steve!' she cried. "Do
get up and come out, Come, quick
Something has happened"
Happened? What is it,"
Il can't tell you here. Please dress
and come to me as quick as you can"
Stephen found his sister standing by
the library window, a letter in her
hand. She looked troubled and anx.
ious.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-04-26

"My Aunt Clarinda," said the North
Alabama street car passenger, "fs the
most practical patriotic woman l know.
The food authorities may depend on
her when 1t comes to meeting all de-
mands for the conservation Of food.
For a long time she has been accus-
toned to having an egg for breakfast
one egg, no more. The hen whose
duty 1t was to supply this egg was Of
plain country extraction, wholly desti-
tute of pedigree, and laid an unusually
large egg. My aunt, thinking this over,
came to the conclusion that as a cas-
ure Of food conservation she could get
along with a much smaller egg at
breakfast. What did she do? She put
that hen in the pot n meatless day
and got in her place a Seabright BAN
tam that lays an egg less than two
thirds as large."-Indianapolis News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-04-26
CHEAP BUT NOT DESIRABLE
Excellent Reason Why Cinnamon Arc
Averse to Calling in the Aid
OF a Physician.

The cost Of n Doctors visit In China
ranges from s to 10 cents. One would
think that, inasmuch as they are so
cheap, nobody would be without doc
tors visits In China, but, as n fact, the
Chinese get along with as few Of them
as possible. The reason Is said to be
that the Mongollan doctors use such
abominable medicines. Extracts Of all
sorts Of creeping things enter into the
Chinese drug list, and people nre
everse to taking them, except in case
Of extreme necessity.
II Is possible that doctors have pur-
poscly provided themselves with these
offensive remedies rs a means Of self
protection. 1t would be very wearing
TO n popular physician at 3 cents a
visit; he might run his legs off and
get no sleep. He accordingly makes
himself unpopular through the me,
dium of medicines dccocted Of beetles
and grasshoppers and such things. He
prefers simple poverty TO poverty com.
pllcated with running about.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-04-26
CHAPTER xI-Contlnued.


"Oh, oh, Steve" she cried and, turn
ing to her brother, sobbed Historically
on his shoulder. "Oh, Steve, what shall
we dO7"
Stephen put his arm about her waist.
ITS all right, sis" he said soothingly.
Don't cry before him! / guess" with
n glance at his uncle, you've said
enough to make even him understand
at last"
Captain Elisha looked gravely at the
pair. II guess you have" he said
slowly. II guess you have, Caroline.
Anyhow, l can't think offhand Of any
thing you've left out. l could explain
some things, but what's the use? And"
with a sigh, you may be right in a
way. Perhaps l shouldn't have come
here to live. II you'd only told me
plain afore Just how you felt I'd
maybe Td-but there! l didn't know
Il didn't know. You see, I thought
However, l guess that part Of
your troubles is over. But" he added
firmly, wherever I am or wherever I
go you most understand that I'm your
guardian, Just the same. I considered
q long spell afore l took the place, and
l never abandoned a ship yet once l
took command of her. And I'll stick
to this one! Yes, sir. I'll stick to 1t in
spite Of tho devil--or the Dunns, either.
Till you and your brother are Of age
I'm goin' to look out for you and your
interests and your money. and nothin'
nor nobody shall stop me. AS for fore
In my company on you, though, that
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-04-26

ty' I was, so easy and fresh about TAX
in on my shoulders. It's there yet,
and I'll see you squared with Caroline
afore this wage is over If I I've"
His friend frowned.
"You needn't mind" he said. II pre-.
fer that you drop the whole miserable
business"
well, maybe. But, Jim, you've tax.
en- hold Of these electric batteries that
doctors have sometimes? It's awful
easy to grab the handles Of one Of
those contraptions, but when you want
to drop 'em you can't. They don't
drop easy. l took hold of the handles
Of Bites affairs. and though 1t might be
pleasanter TO drop 'em I cantor /
won't"
"Then you're leaving your nephew
and niece doesn't mean that you've
given up the guardianship
Captain Elisha's jaw set squarely.
Il don't remember sayin' that 1t did,
he answered, with decision. Then, his
good nature returning, he added: well,
Jim, there's just n thing more. Have
l disgraced you a good deal bein'
around with you and chummin' in with
you the way l have? That is, do you
think I've disgraced you? Are you
ashamed Of meY
~ Ashamed Of your You're jok.
ing"
mo, I'm serious. Understand now,
I'm not apologizin'. My ways are my
ways, and l think they're just as good
as the next ~feller's, whether he's from
South Denboro Orwell, Broad street.
I've got a habit Of thinkin' for myself
and actin for myself, and when l take
on my hat it's to a bigger man than
l am and not to a more stylish hat.
But since I've lived here In New York
I've learned that, with a whole lot Of
folks, hats themselves count more than
what's underneath 'em. I haven't
changed mine, and I amt goin' to.
Now, with that plain and understood
do you want me to live here in the
same house with you? I amt f1shin'
for compliments. l want an honest
answer"
He got it. Pearson looked him square.
ly in the eye.
Il do" he said. II like you, and I
don't care a blank about your hat. Is
that plain?"
Captain Elisha's reply was delivered
over the balusters in the hall.
Hi" he called. Hi, Mrs. Hepton."
The landlady had been anxiously
waiting. She ran from the dining
room to the foot Of the stairs.
"YesY she cried. what is it?"
TITS a bargain" said the captain.
I'm ready to engage passage"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-04-26

well enough. Seems like a decent
moorin's for an old salt water derelct
like me. The price is reasonable, and
l guess likely I'll take it. / guess !
will"
"Why do you guess? By George, ]
hope you will"
do you? I'm much obliged. ]
didn't know but after last night, after
the scrape l got you into, you might
feel-well, sort Of as If you'd seen
enough Of me-"
The young man smiled bitterly. 1T
wasn't your fault" he said. ut was
mine entirely. I'm quite old enough
to decide matters for myself, and I
should have decided as my reason and
not my inclinations told me. You
weren't to blame"
"Yes, I was. II you're old enough
I'm too old. I cal'late. But I did think
however, there's no use goin' over
that. l don't want you to think that
I've hove overheard that responsible
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-04-26
The captain gets a hint that
there are more rocks ahead.
Read about this development
in the next installment.
(TO BE CoNTINUED.1
American Girls Who Marry youno

The census bureau finds that hun.
dreds of American girls in every twelve
months are married at fifteen. Thou.
sands annually are married at sixteen.
Out of every 100 women in this conn.
try eleven have married before pass.
ing nineteen. In New England (ac.
cording to the census data) only one
woman in fifteen gets an acceptable
proposal before she is twenty. In the
south, the desirable man offers himself
to one out of five or one out of sig
girls of nineteen or under. 1t is shown
by the census that a young woman1
chance of offers is decidedly better IN
rural community than anywhere
else
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-04-26
THIS IS THE
AGE OF YOUTH
Strands of Gray Hair May Be
Removed.

Strands of gray hair are unattractive
and very unnecessary and accelerate
the appearance of approaching age.
Why not remove all traces of gray in
the hair and possess an even shade
Of beautiful dark hair in bounteous
quantities by the use of La Creole"
Hair Dressing? Used by thousands of
people every day-everywhere-with
perfect satisfaction. No n need be
annoyed with gray hair-hair streaked
with gray, diseased scalp or dandruff
when offered such q preparation as
LA Creole" Hair Dressing. Apply 1t
freely to scalp and hair, rubbing it in
we'll, and after a few applications you
will be delightfully."- surprised with the
results.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-04-26
n
IA CREOLE" HAIR DRESSING

"LA CREOLE" HAIR DRESSING
for gray or faded hair and retain the
appearance Of youth. Used by gentle
men in every walk of life to restore an
ever dark color to their gray hair.
beard or mustache. Sold and guaran-
teed by all good drug stores every
where, or sent direct for $1.20 by Van
vleet- Mansfield Drug Co., Memphis,
Tenn.-(Advt.)
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-04-26
itching Burning SkIns,

~ Itching Burning Skins.
For eczemas, rashes, feelings, irrita-
tons, pimples, dandruff, sore hands,
and baby humors, Cuticura Soap and
Ointment are supremacy effective. For
free samples address "Cuticura, Dept.
X, Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap %, Ointment Is and 50.-Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-04-26

"What" no shouted. "You mean he's
quitT
well, that's different. l "callate you
won't have to worry any more. Good
night"
He thrust his hands into his pockets
and walked slowly from the library.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-04-26
Correct.

where did you get that word 'Sa-
TAM"
"Oh, that's merely nm Old Nick
name. Boston Transcript.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-04-26

It's the girl who can't sing that
seems anxious that every one should
know 1t.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-04-26
Used to EN-.

do you suppose We'll rel have gas
attacks in this country?"
"Good heavens, man, aren't we &C.
cIstomed to congress and legislatures
In session.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-04-26

Saying nothing at the right time Is
equivalent to saying the right thing.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-04-26
THE CAPTAIN REFUSES TO GIVE UP THE TRUST THAT HAS
CAUSED HIM so MUCH TROUBLE

synopsie-Atwood Graves, New York lawyer goes to South Dens-
boro. Cape Cod, to see Captain Elisha Warren Caught in a terrific
storm while on the way, he meets Capn Warren by accident and
goes with the latter to his home. The lawyer informs Capn Warren
that his brother, whom he had not seen for eighteen years, has died
and named him rs guardian OF his two children, Caroline aged twenty,
and stephen, Hed nineteen. The captain tells Graves he will 60 to
New York and look over the situation before deciding whether he will
accept the trust. The captains arrival In New York causes consterna-
ton among his wards and their aristOcratic friends. The captain
makes friends with James Pearson, n reporter; then he c0nsults with
Sylvester head OF Graves firm. The captain decided to accept his
brothers trust. Sylvester IS pleased, but Graves expresses disgust
and dlsnny. Pearson calls and is surprised, for he had known the
young Warens and their father. Caroline nsks the captains aid for a
servant whose father was hurt by an auto. The captain finds that
Malcolm Dunn had caused the injury, and makes him help In paying
the sufferers expenses until his death. Pearson tells the captain OF q
difference he had with Rogers Warren because he refused to help the
Inter in n shady transaction. The captain plans a birthday celebra-
tIn for Caroline, but the latter, who with Steve had been spending
the day with the Dunns, fails to return for dinner. The Dunns give
the young Warrens a coored view Of Parsons differences with their
father. They upbraid both their uncle and Pearson.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-04-26

" ~, =, uHU DETERMINATIONS, WITH
them: They'll give you permdnent. bene-
nt for, Indigestion, Constipation, Sour
Stomach, Sick Headache, and Dizziness.
They are small and pleasant to take. and
the most thoroughly natural remedy.
twenty-five cents at most drug stores,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-04-26

Dead Shot for Worms and Tapeworm.
send Is cents to s72 Pearl street, New York
and you will get 1t by return mail. Adv,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-04-26

To Be Strong and Healthy
You must have Pure Blood. GROVES TASTBLHSS
chill TONIC Puriaes and Bnriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. It contains the well
known tonic properties of Iron and Quinine. You
can feel It's good effect on the Blood after the frst
few doses. Price 6Oc.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-04-26

Trust not your enemies; there ara
few faithful enemies.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-04-26

malarial poisons-so is a
turred or coated tongue,
loss of appetite, head.
aches or giddiness, and a
dull, drowsy, debilitated
feeling. It's your liver
that's at fcult. You
want to stimulate it and
invigorate it with DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
With every trouble of the
kind, these tiny little
things act like a miracle.
You can break up sudden
attacks of Colds, Fevers,
and. Tnnammot;ons -:kk
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-04-26
Cut OF the List.

do you know any pro-Germans?"
mo, and what's more, If l did, I'd
cease knowing them"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-04-26
OUR DEFENSE

In the spring we may be attacked at
any moment. Toxic polsons pile up
within us after a hard winter, and we
feel rundown" tired out, blue and
discouraged. This Is the time to put
u house In order-cleanse the system
and put fresh blood into our arteries.
You can obtain an Alternative extract
from Blood root, Golden Seal, Stone
and Queens root, Cherry bark, rolled
into a s~ugar-coated tablet and sold bv
most druggists, in sixty cent Walls. as
Or. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
This blood tonic, in tablet or LIQUID
form. is just what you need for "Spring
Fever" for that lack of ambition, r
VIII fill you full of vim, vigor and Vi.
tality.
Chilliness, when other people feel warm
enough, is a sign Of biliousnesS Nv af
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-04-26
lmportant 70 Raothers

Important to M0th0r0
Examine carefully every bottle of
-CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that it
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-01-03

ing even when personal preference must
be put aside, all women are keeping to
dark or subdued dress these days and
in any large gathering of representa-
tive women the light frocks may be
counted on the fingers of one hand.
In the cloak room of a charity affair.
however, you look for the gorgeousness
you miss this year in costume. Over
some of the simple and unpretentious
little war frocks" magnificent fur
coats are wrapped. Nobody has made
any effort to conserve fur, for there
is plenty of il for everybody; and
though to be sure, one observes less
ermine' orange fox and pale fitch than
IN days of yore, when afternoon cos.
tunes were gayer, there are sets OF
rose and silver fox, of lynx, OF pointed
fox, of beaver that are beautiful in
deed TO look upon--even if one may
not own such luXuries for herself. There
are stunning fur coats, too, of seal.
OF muskrat and mole. Nobody dares to
wear single fur in coat or wrap If
she wishes to express this years style.
You may see a costly seal wrap over
handsome frock or over a Red Cross
uniform. Piles of expensive fur coats
NIL the cloak room at Red Cross head
! quarters in every suburban town. and
inside the work rooms will be found
rows of women in the plainest frocks
covered by white aprons. For this Is
war time and clothes do not count