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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-05-31
American Merchants Take Over Inter
ests of German Fur Men.

Arrangements arc being completed
by which the interests of German fur
men, amounting to several millions of
dollars, will be purchased by Ameri-
can merchants and the money thus
paid turned into the Treasury.
Before the war broke in Europe, ac-
cording to a statement issued by the
Alien Property custodian, the trade
Of American furriers was practically
nothing but collecting and shipping
agency for the Germans. Almost ev-
cry pclt taken by American trappers
went to Leipzig before it could be
sold. Although London was the
worlds market, three-quarterS of the
fur shipped to London from America,
Russia and even China, went to Leip-
zig for dressing and dyeing.
The Leipzig dressers and dyers
were recognized as the best in the
world. Each year after the fur was
prepared, and German merchants had
fixed the price, Americans were al
lowed to purchase as much as three
fifths of the years output for manu-
fscture into garments, but in SO do
ing they were forced to pay thesorig-
inal cost, expense of dressing and dye
ing, big profit to the Germans, and
80 per cent duty, before the furs were
returned to America.
The war deprived Germany of the
chance to purchase fur in London
and limited the supply from America
now also entirely cut off. In New
York American dyeing houses are ac-
tually operating, and st. Louis seal
skins have been dyed successfully
According to the Alien Property Gus
todian, when the readjustment is
completed and the German interests
have been taken over by Americans
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-05-31
Best Remedy for Whooping Cough

"Last winter when my little boy
had the whcoping cough I gave him
ChamberIain's Cough Remedy" writes
Mrs. J. B. Roberts, East st. Louis,
Ill. at kept his cough loose and re-
lieved him of those dreadful coughing
spells. 1t is the only cough medicine
/ keep in the house because | have the
most confidence in it," This remedy
is also good for colds and Group. OBJ
tainable everywhere. (adv.l
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-05-31
Many Substitutes are Displayed at
Leipzig Fair.

According to Leipzig correspondent
of a Christiania newspaper, the Leip-
zig spring fair showed exhibits of
many substitutes and surrogates
which have been placed on the mar
ket in Germany. Descriptions of some
of these have been received by the
United States Chamber of Commerce:
A surrogate for pepper is offered
for sale which, judged only by its ap-
poarance, seems almost the same as
real pepper. The color, odor and
taste have been surprisingly well i'm
itated.
A tea is shown to which the name
Of German tea" has been given. 1t
is prepared from any one or a COM
bination of great variety of plants,
from strawberry leaves to linden
blossoms. 1t is said to taste very
much like genuine tea, but even
half dozen cups will not produce the
stimulation caused by single cup of
real tea.
There are any number of surrogates
for marmalades. Most of them are
prepared from garden vegetables in
stead of from fruits, with minimum
amount of sugar.
Substitute soap is offered for sale,
which is said to have been prepared
from the oil in berries and from pum-
ice stone. 1t lacks, however, the one
main characteristic of soap, that of
working up into rich, creamy lath-
err; otherwise, it is very good. Sub
stitutes are also to be had for laun-
dry blueing.
Substitute bicycle tires are some
times made of two concentric iron
rings with small springs between
them. They are very serviceable on
asphalt pavements, but are not exact
ly as noiseless nor as easy riding as
genuine rubber tires.
A large number of articles offered
for sale had been prepared largely or
entirely from paper-coarse working
clothes for men and women, blouses,
aprons, and other fabrics. There were
paper belts which seemed capable of
driving heavy loads.
Many artificial and substitute leath-
ers were noticed. Brass and copper
articles were not seen, and attempts
were made to place substitutes on the
market in the form of plated wares.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-05-31

Putting the Navy in its proper place
IN the estimation of the public is one
OF the most difficult tasks that con-
fronts the officers of recruiting sta
ton, according to Lieut.. F. M. Will
son, Officer-in-C Charge of the Office in
st. Louis. Lieut.. Wilson directs the
work of the Navy recruiting in st.
Louis and Missouri with the excep-
ton of jackson and Buchanan coun-
ties, as well as Madison and st. Clair
counties in Illinois.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-05-31
TEACHERS EXAMINATION

The next County Teachers Exam
nation will be held at the Farming
ton High School building on June 7th
and 9Th, next. For further informa-
ton, address
]. CLYDE AKERS,
Co. Supt. of Schools,
2o-2t. Pennington, Mo.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-05-31

cation or dependencies unless they
obtain useful employment. Don't wait
until the final rush when you may be
lost in the shuttle.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-05-31
American Teams to Teach Baseball
to London.

A Committee on Public Information
representative in London says:
London has never heard of base
ball season before, but will get its
chance this year when the American
baseball league gets its schedule of
games well under way. There are
eight American and Canadian teams
recruited from various organizations
stationed in London, with games
scheduled for each Saturday during
the summer. tt@
The thousands of American SOL
diers who may pass through London,
or be invalided or stationed here, are
in fair way to be made to feel that
England is the next best place to
home and that English hearts are kept
warm for them.
make England the Sammy's
'blighty,'" is the way the English
press puts it in urging readers to en-
terrain the American troops,
"Blighty" is the war word for every
thing the soldier wants in intervals
of his fighting work; the place where
friends, recreation, and home-like
comfort await him.
The Weekly Dispatch recently called
for suggestions for a public enter
tainment to be offered American SOL
diers and an instant response made
thousands of dollars available for
amusements and entertainments. The
idea that found greatest favor, how
ever, was to throw open the homes of
the nation to the Sammies.
A officer commanding an Ameri-
can squadron operating with the Brit
ish feet has reported on late in
spection and speaks in high terms. of
the present state of efficiency in which
he finds both ships and men.
"Vessels show the most gratifying
improvement in battery and fire con-
troll he said. "Our ships are smart,
spick, and span, and have been reci-
pients of many high compliments from
British flag officers"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-05-31
Weekly War News Digest

furs for Europeon consumption will
be bought in the American market,
and will be American dressed and
dyed.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-05-31

According to statement by the De-
partment of Agriculture, there has
been an actual shortage of more than
100000 tons of sugar annually since
the war began. Prior to the war prac-
tically all the belligerent countries
except the United Kingdom and Italy,
transported sugar, the total amount
being more than 33,000,000 tons. In
1918 it is estimated that the Allies
must import minimum Of 100000
tons.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-05-31
Announcements


the following announcements, for the
offices indicated, subject to the action
OF the regular Democratic Primary
election:
For Representative:
JEFF d. POSITION
of Bonnie Terre.
JOHN C. SEGER
Of Bonnie Terre.
For County Collector
OLIN DALE NORWINE.
of Flat River.
GEORGE WILSON CLOUD.
of Flat River.
AMOS C. NORWLNE.
of Bonnie Terre.
]. ED BREWER.
of Doe Run.
ALBERT LEE MILLER.
of Bonnie Terre.
ESPY E. JACKSON
of Leadwood.
C. /. GARRETT
of Randolph Township.
T.. L. HANEY
of Flat River.
W. N. FLEMING
of,Farmington.
GUY TULLOCK
of Pennington.
L. GEORGE WILLIAMS
of Bonnie Terre.
For County Clerk:
BERT STAPP
of Leadwood.
A. P. (PAUL) MITCHELL
of Flat River.
J. A. (GUS) LAWRENCE
of Pennington.
MARVIN W. CROWDER
of Pennington.
For Probate Judge:
R. C. TUCKER
of Pennington.
For Circuit Clerk:
J. C. HEIFNER
of Flat River.
For Recorder of Deeds:
HENRY M. O,BANNON
,of Pennington.
For County Asses ,or:
JAMES G. MORRIS
of Desloge.
For Presiding Judge of County Court:
W. A. MITCHELL
of Esther.
For County Court Judge, LIST District:
E. C. PAPIN
of French Village.
For County Court Judge End District:
F. M. MATKIN
of Doe Run.
For Constable st. Francois Township:
EDWARD GRIFFARD
of Flat River.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-05-31

Prior to the war the Treasurer pre-
pared approximately 10000 checks
annually for the payment of interest
on bonds of all loans, the issue of
these 10000 checks being distributed
through the year. In the May pay
ment of interest on registered bonds
of the Second Liberty Loan more than
twice that number of checks were
prepared.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-05-31
for American forces in France.

More than 100000 members of
American fighting forces are now in
sured by the United States Govern
ment, and approximately 1900 ap-
plications are being received daily.
Applications for insurance must be
made within 100 days after joining
the service.
Evening star., 1918-07-08
Ball Players and Actors.

There will be no dissent from the in
elusion Of base ball players in the
work or fight" rule by Interpretation
of the national game as o non-pro-
ductive occupation if the rule is ap-
piled to participants in other forms of
entertainment. If, however, the pro-
fessional base ball players are rated as
non-productive or non essential, while
actors and concert singers are other
wise classed discrimination will be OBJ
vious. The two lines of occupation are
identical in purpose. The object Of the
theater and Of the base ball game is
to entertain the public. II public en-
tsrtainment is essential In war time
both classes Of occupation should be
50 rated. II otherwise, both should be
included as non-productive, and the
participants, who are subject to the Sc
leetive draft, in them required to enter
the service or change to an essential
occupation. Much is being made of
so-called test cases in various cities
as base ball players are summoned be-
fore boards, but nothing is heard of
actors and concert singers being go
treated. Is it the purpose Of the draft
organization to draw line Of distinc-
tion between these two forms Of public
amusement
Evening star., 1918-07-08
Mirbach's Murder.

A somewhat striking parallel exists
between the assassination of Count
Won Mirbach, the German ambassador
at Moscow, the other day, and the kill
ing Of Baron Won Ketteler, German
minister to China, at Peking, on the
Goth Of June, 1900. In both countries
turmoil had prevailed for some time
prior to the murder. In China the
BOXERS" had started revolution, kill
ing missionaries and raising the ban
ner Of the "big sword" in token of
hostility to all foreigners. Conditions
at the capital were in a most delicate
state, the government weak and men
aced by the Boxers, some believing, in
deed, that it was secretly in sympathy
with them. Baron Won Ketteler was
on his way to the Tsung-L-Yamen, or
Chinese foreign office, with an escort,
when he was killed in the street. This
was the signal for an attack upon the
legations, which withstood siege for
several weeks and were finally relieved
by the international expedition under
Admiral Seymour. There was not lack
ing in the Won Kettler killing the sug-
gestion that it had been inspired by a
desire to precipitate international in
tervention in China. And SO now the
government at Moscow, through Le-
nine. expresses the belief that the
crima was "a political maneuver to pro-
woke trouble" The prompt expression
of regret by Russia for the murder of
Mirbach would seem to deprive Ger
many of ground for such move as
Kerensky in Paris declares will fol-
low, an advance by Germany into Rus
sia,
Evening star., 1918-07-08

six gross tons register. But we have
reached the quantity production stage
in our shipbuilding program. In q
very few weeks our mercantile feet
will have been so greatly increased
that we can take care Of the trans
portation Of men and the shipping Of
supplies for them. Won Capelle has
to make q case for his department be-
fore the reichstag. If he were to ac-
knowledge that the submarines are
failing in their mission he would in
cite 4 revolt. Doubt Of the efficacy
of the Uboat has already crept into
the German mind and the government
must make showing. however devious
the argument or obscure the figures
cited. The fact remains; however, that
the U-boat has ceased to be a menace
and is now, as Lloyd George declares
merely in comparison nuisance. And
the British, French and American
navies are busily engaged in abatins
that nuisance.
Evening star., 1918-07-08
Crossing Priority.

In his report to the Public Utilities
Commission, Traffic Expert Beeler rec
ommends that when vehicles from diff
ferent directions approach an inter
section not controlled by traffic Off
Ger, the one approaching from the
right should have the right of way.
This, if adopted, would supersede the
long g-established rule giving right of
way to vehicles moving north and
south. If drivers and motorists can
be sufficiently instructed this change
is likely to prove advantageous. The
north and south rule, as Mr.. Beeler
points out, originated in New York,
where, owing to the confguration of
the island, the majority Of the traffic
is in those directions. In this city,
however, there is no preponderance Of
traffic in one direction over another,
and at most Of the street crossings the
right hand rule would operate with
larger degree Of fairness than the di-
rection rule. Many collisions occur at
crossings because Of the failure Of
drivers and motorists to observe the
direction rule at present. Presumably
a smaller number would occur under
the right-hand system. Any rule, how
ever, must be definite and we'll ex-
plotted in advance of application. The
north and south habit has been thor
oughly acquired by majority of
street users, and it may be difficult to
acquire the new one. IF all operators
of vehicles use proper degree of eau
ton at all stages there need be no
trouble on this score.
Evening star., 1918-07-08
Chairman Swanson.

Mr.. Swanson at the head of the SEN
ate naval committee is excellently
placed, and the country, without regard
to party, will approve.
The promotion had three justifca-
tions. ~ The Virginia senator was
next in line. (2) In that position he
had, owing to Chairman Tillman's i'm
paired health, often discharged the
duties of chairman and thereby quail
fed for the post. t3) As a member
Of the committee he had always been
an active advocate of a fit and ade-
quats Navy.
The third justification tops the other
two. Had the views of Mr.. Swanson
and those who held with him-some
democrats, some epublicans-been
adopted in time, we sho,lld have had
when the European war broke out a
Navy in size worthy of our interests
and obligations. But the Iittle
Navy" men had prevailed, and our sea
OotdDASillichL Was OthCieHt.
But the war came, and put the noses
Of the little Navy" men out of joint.
The "big Navy" men then began to
have their innings; and they are still
having them. And they will continue
to have them while conditions are such
and conditions are likely to be such
for long time-a big Navy is i'm
perative.
After the war will come the in
auguration Of the policy of an in
creased foreign trade. A merchant
marine such as this country has never
known, and the equal at least of trad
ing fleets other nations have known,
will then be in being. The Stars and
Stripes will then appear on merchant
ships in all the seven seas. Uncle Sam
will be abroad soliciting orders and
delivering sales, and demanding Sc
surity and respect for all his ventures.
This will call for Navy of CORE
sponding size and readiness. We must
be able to enforce, if necessary, re-
spect for all our interests afoat; and
II We are, there viii be small danger
Of interference by any rival with our
performances as great trading ma
lion.
The President has recommended "an
Incompatible Navy" The Secretary
Of the Navy is in line with his chief.
So that, with friends in both executive
and legislative places, and all in agree
ment as to the future, the Navy seems
assured of the size and equipment it
should possess and must possess to en-
able US to carry out our peace policies,
and to be ready for war when the next
Evening star., 1918-07-08
Clearing Up the Liquor Cases.

A decision to continue the Police
Court jury in service during July and
August in an effort to clear up the
Accumulated liquor cases is decidedly
in the interest of public order. A re-
cess by the jury for two months would
seriously add to- the congestion in the
court, which is interfering with the
proper enforcement Of the law. The
police have been active in taking cases
to court, 664 arrests for selling and
transporting liquor having occurred
Since November !, when the Sheppard
law went into effect. Public sentiment
is strongly in favor Of the imposition
of the severest penalties upon those
who defy the law and bring liquor into
this District for sale. Recently. the
courts have been doing splendidly in
cooperation with the police in this
respect, and continuation Of this good
work, with an early clearance Of the
Jury trial calendar, will greatly aid in
the maintenance Of order. Intoxica-
tion at this particular time Is q serious
handicap to the war-making energies.
It reduces the labor resources. It de-
moralizes those who should be daily
employed at some productive task. The
slight hardship imposed upon the Po-
lice Court jury in keeping at work
during the months Of July and August
is not TO bc compared with the benefit
that will accrue to the community.
Evening star., 1918-07-08
The Tillman Vacancy.

There are three candidates for the
South Carolina senatorship made va
can't by the death Of Mr.. Tnlman-ex-
Gov. Blease, N. B. Dial and j. F. Rice,
the vacancy having been temporarily
filed by the appointment Of Mr.. Benet.
Only one Of these candidates is known
o1tside tho state, and what is known
a him has not made him popular with
the country as fsfge. Probably. Il the
decision rested with the nation, Gov.
Hlsase would be defeated by q big ma
;okfty.
Tpday these are the only candidates,
by reason Of the fact that the time for
announcement expired on the 18th Of
June. At that time, with Mr.. Tillman
in the field to succeed himself, the race
was not widely inviting. Mr.. Tillman
looked very formidable.
The death Of the senator has changed
tAs aspect Of things, and It d pro
passd nov 10 have . free-for-sll con-
sssA The uess satrsnts. tAe better.
The proposition Is proving attractive.
Evening star., 1918-07-08

and the democratic executive commit
tee will consider it tomorrow.
It ought to be adopted. The state
should send the best man available.
The times counsel it.
The man who comes will have an ex-
cellent opportunity. He will learn the
trade Of national legislator in cir
cumstances of exceptional interest.
Congress is now engaged on many new
questions, and now questions will con-
tinue to multiply during the next few
years.
For one thing, he is promised new
definition Of democracy. He has been
living under the old definition for
many years, and has seen a one-party
local government grow out of it.
What the new definition will be and
what will grow out Of it we must wait
to see. These are days of surprises;
and there are many predictions Of new
political alignments as the result ef
the general upheaval now in progress.
The south is the mainstay Of the
democratic party as at present led and
on issues with which the country has
long been familiar. Although it has
become a manufacturing and mining
section, it still stands for low tariff,
as against protective tariff from
which along with the other sections of
the country it has greatly profted.
It is altogether likely, however, if
not certain, that, come what may in
the form Of definitions or policies,
South Carolina will be in line for the
democratic ticket and platform in
1920.
Evening star., 1918-07-08
Won Capelle's Camoufage.

Vice Admiral Won Capelle of the
German navy in the course Of debate
on the naval bill undertook to restore
bclisf in the efficacy Of the submarine
as q war weapon, which has undoubted-
" been shaken by the fact, now real
ICED in Germany, that the United
States has put more than million men
in France in a year. Tho vice admiral
denies Specifically that the rate Of ship
losses is decreasing, asserting, on the
contrary, that our requirements are not
keeping pace, while our necessities for
ship tonnage increase with tho size Of
our Army abroad. II is undeniably
true that with every man we land In
France cur ship ssQui1smsnts increase.
Won Capelle puts this requirement. at
Evening star., 1918-07-08

Germany might have made the feat
Of crossing the ocean in submarine
something to be proud Of for all time
if it had been performed in the in
terests Of peace and industrial prog
ress.
Evening star., 1918-07-08

No man who has seen the home
team win an eleven-inning game will
indorse suggestion that good ball
player is non-essential.
Evening star., 1918-07-08

Tho German high command is pre-
pairing another. heavy BLOW with the
object of making the world safe for
the Hohen1oIlerns. .. ID.
Evening star., 1918-07-08
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHrLANDER JOHNSON.
Appropriate.

Appropriate.
I'm looking for something to read"
"What kind Of reading do you pre-
ferp
"rm not particular. I've got some
time to killn
GAIL right; here's something that
ought to appeal. It's copy Of an anti
loafng law"
Evening star., 1918-07-08

Having been introduced to the
Fourth Of July as holiday, France
will reciprocate by introducing Amer
lea to the 18th Of July.
Evening star., 1918-07-08
Ineoupatibility.

Incompatibility.
"So you think true musician never
makes a good motorist."
"That's my opinion" replied Mr..
Chuggins. @No man who puts music
above other considerations could be
content with the kind Of q tone pro-
1uced by any automobile horn now on
the market"
Evening star., 1918-07-08

In this era Of hard work q member
Of Congress may consider himself for
tunate II he gets of with IN eight
hour day.
Evening star., 1918-07-08

The voluminous powers transferred
to the President of the United States
make him as busy an official as Mr..
MeAdoo himself.
Evening star., 1918-07-08

Col. Roosevelt's desire to hsve the
Nobel peace prize applied to war work
Is practical even If it does sound g
triflo parado1ical.
Evening star., 1918-07-08

The brass buttons worn by railway
conductor are beginning to take on
real governmental significance.
Evening star., 1918-07-08

The Austrians have decided to post
pone bombardment Of Venice until
after Hindenburg's men get into Paris.
Evening star., 1918-07-08

In spite of the U-boat, transoceanic
travel continues to be enormous and
the passenger lists most distinguished.
Evening star., 1918-07-08

The high cost Of bootlegging asserts
itself as an incidental consideration.
Evening star., 1918-07-08
The Joy Rider.

The Joy Rider.
He burns up gasoline with glee,
His time and purse bestowing,
And no spot ever seems to be
The place where he was going.
Evening star., 1918-07-08

Wire control u regarded a. impor-
tant; oid-fashioned wire-pulling is not.