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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-27
COBB TO JOIN ARMY
Major Says He Will Enter Service Be-
fore End of Summer.

Pittsburg, Pa. March 27-Ma jor
Joseph Thompson, 10th infantry to-
day confirmed reports from Georgia
last week that Ty Cobb would prob
ably join the army before the end of
the coming summer.
Major Thompson, former coach at
Pitt university. is here on furlo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-27

Wall St. New York, March 27-STOCKS
Waiting on war developments gave fur
Their pause to the market today altho many
representative stocks tended higher. Sales
Appropriated .S5c-0O0 shares
Gains In rails and -ndustrials were re-
duced by-fractions to point in the final
hour. The closing was irregular. Liberty
AIS sold at 9s.66 to $3.50: first As at 1872
to 9I52 and second As at 7.30 to 99.62-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-27

cry of what is believed to be gold
bearing quartz by a rancher who was
boring a well.
This city isScrowded with gold seek
ers on their way to the new field.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-27
New York money Market.

New York, March 2T.-MONEY-Mercan-
tile paper 4 months. 6; 6 months. g.
Sterling 60 day bills, 472l4. Commercial,
60 day bills on banks. 4.71% commercial.
60 day bills, 4-I1A.; demand, 4.I5A cabIes
4.76 ZIG. Francs. demand, 5.72&4 cables.
SIX. Bar silver. 92kc: Mexican dollars
74c Government bonds. Irregular railroad
bonds irregular. Time loans, firm; &C
days 90 days and @ months 6 bid
Call money. strong; high. 6 low. So
ruling rate. 6: closing bid Ok Offered at
6; last loan, q.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-27
Dynamite Demonstration Fatal.

Reading. Pa, March 27.-One man
was killed in a dynamite explosion
today near Monocacy, this county,
while experts were demonstrating the
explosive. The shock was felt for
miles around.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-27
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

MRS. J. L. PARLETTE died this morn
ing at ner home. 525 Park avenue. Funeral
arrangements will be announced later.
MRS. SOPHIA PETERSON. % years old
died this morning. at local hospital. The
body will be ship BED to st. Marys where
funeral services. will be held Friday after
noon at O'Clock from the Lutheran church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-27

Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel. s27-
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-27

New York Cotton Market.
New York, March 27-COTTON-Spot,
quiet; middling, 34.25.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
WOOD rs SATISFIED
WITH NEW COMMAND

Washington May ator-Gen-
eral Leonard Woods name was not on
the list Of officers General PershtnR
asked to have returned for duty with
the American expeditlorary forces In
France, according to an authoritative
statement obtained a the war depart
ment today. He will get an active
command, but not in Europe
This explanation Of the order de-
taching General Wood from the
Eighty ninth division. which he'd
trained and expected to accompany to
France. has apparently ended the In
ctdent The officer. according TO his
friends, is entirely reeoneiled To the
sudden change Of orders as a result. Of
ON Tuesday and subsequent confer
ences with Secretary Baker and the
chef Of staff. General March.
The order assigning General Wood
70 duty at San Francisco as comman
der Of the department Of the west
was said 20 have been only a tenn
porary measure. General Wood spent
the day visiting among diplomats and
officers Of his acquaintance and ex-
pected TO leave for New York tonight
where he will remain for several days.
The white House interview at which
the president undertook personally to
explain his wishes to General Wood In
now said to have been fruitful of a
much better state 81 feeling than hal
previously existed The president was
much impressed with the frankness
and sincerity with which the office
pleaded his case. The latter has told
friends ne was greatly pleased with
the reception accorded him by the
chief executive
There Is an element both in cor
Eress and in army circles disposed To
criticise Gsneral Pershing for not
recommending The return OF an ONT
Ger whose record and abilities were so
we'll known. At the same time. the
president is ahsolved as having ap-
pointed Pershing to full command. he
cannot wisely IN otherwise than ac-
cept his judgment in matters OF such
moment.
In certain weIl~Inforcsd circles there
Is stili a strong suspicion that Cen
eral Pershing's nomination had moth
ing TO do with the sudden shift Gem
era1 Wood has been compelled to make
1t is not denied that Wood Ia the
best equipped officer in the United
States not executing General Perish
Ing 10 head any force which might he
called to active military duty on this
continent on account Of the pecu
l}arity delicate Diplomatic situation be-
tween Mexico and Cuba officials in
authority will not comment upon the
possibilities OF the last suggestion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
ATTACKS OFFICIAL
WHEN FOUND GUILTY
Wisconsin Woman, At Close OF MUIR
der Trial, Has to BE Carried BY
Force From Courtroom.

Waukesha, Wis, May 2a.-Grace
Lusk was found guilty of murder in
the second degree tonight. The pen
atty is fourteen to twenty five years
imprisonme
This is the verdict after four hours
deliberation of the twelve men who
have sat for two weeks in her trial
for the Staying OF Mrs Mary Newman
Roberts, wife of DIR. David Roberts.
former state veterinarian
Scarcely had the verdict been an
nounced when Grace Lusk rose quiet
ly from her chair. Court attaches
thought she was going over to speak
to the jurors.
AS she neared the district attor-
ney. D, s. Tullsr. she 1eaped upon him
and buried her fingers In his throat
with a grip which required two dep
uty sheriffs to remove and which sent
the blood Coursing down his clothes
Deputies were ordered to take her
from the courthouse by force, if nee
essary But the woman, apparently
gone mad. fought them Then she
was picked up bodily and carried un-
conscious across the great green lawn
lying between the courthouse and the
Jail and up into her cell. Physicians
were ummoned and late tonight hey
were working over her.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
SOISSONS EVACUATED;
RHEIMS APPEARS SAFE

Paris, May 2e-Soissous has been
evacuated by the allies. the war ONCE
announced tonight
The city was absndonea after sew
eral hours battle in which the French
rendered "hitter resistance. The
enemy subsequently occupied scissors.
In the center, the allies. under pres
sure yielded ground IN the region OF
Loupeiene, g the north Of the tmpor-
tant rail center Of Feren -Tardeno!s
fucfuAting battle IS IN progress
on the pIateaus southeast Of SCISSORS
I.oupei sne is about three and half
miles north OF Fere-e Tardots whence
tire railwav runs directly southwest
ward 20 Paris.
The troops covering Rheims retired
behind the Aisue canal northwest OF
the town. The allied maintain their
positions on the line PTooti'srd-
SaviEny-Telloy.
This Indicates the allied resistance
In strongest on their Ight wing, where
French ana British are sEhtinE shout
der to shoulder The Germans made
the least progress on the front facing
Rheims The cathedral city appears
20 he safe
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
GARFIELD ANNOUNCES
YEARS COAL OUTPUT
New England and Atlantic Divisions
Are Only Sections To Receive
Increased Supply.

Washington, May 29.-Dr. n. A.
Garfield, the fuel administrator, to-
night announced the apportionments
of the anthracite coal supply to the
various sections of the country. New
England and the Atlantic states are
the only sections where increased al
lotments have been allowed.
After investigation of the whole
Eastern section. the administration de-
clares that tt figures a total OF 5a,345,-
1873 tons sof domestic sizes Will be
available to the consumers. This VIII
be an increase of 2,66S,329 tons or
more than s per cent over the actual
distribution in this class for last year.
The total production is estimated at
50 900 900. The difference between
the total and that allowed to domestic
consumers is taken up in that used in
the mines and by industries and rail-
roads
New England gets an increased al
lowance of nearly II per cent The
Atlantic states have been allowed an
Increase of I 3 per cent. from 27.S7S.-
233 tons last year to 81. 417.t54 this
year.
The railroad supply for the year was
held to 2.4SI,75 tons, the same as last
year. Government acquisitions for the
army and navy and the war industries
and vessels which require anthra cite
will he fully met.
In the central and northwestern
states. the allotments have been de-
creased In the trans Mississippi ter
ritorv and in the twenty-four South
ern and Western states the supply has
been entirely discontinued. In Cana
da a reduction Of $50 per cent was
directed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
ALDERMEN SLOW
s,.4.s r-4tax
Continued from First Page.)

inactivity of the board of eiderma,
on the question, at least no words
have been spoken in very loud tones
hut II la understood the men who have
expected to receive the increase are
growing restless.
This is not mere question Of rails.
irR pay" said Alderman Joseph y
Powers yesterday. but 1t is a hus,.
ness proposition. The city is hnd,rr
II hard to get men to fill vacancies.
now. and If this inactivity continue,
there will be more vacancies. and tbs
efficiency of the government will h.
impaired"
1t was said yesterday that rroha blv
a special meeting of the board of al.
dermen would be held prior to the
meeting of council next Monday night
so that II the resolution is amended
the lower branch may act on tina
amendment at that time. and the paper
may then become law In time foy
the semi monthly salsry-day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30

not how great n fighting force q ma
ton may throw into the field. such
a force must be impotent and inef~
fective II those left behind fail to
supply It with food.
Hunger IL defeat All Europe is
threatened with hunger today and 1t
is Americas duty to see that starva-
ton is avoided. We can relieve them
with little hardship to ourselves and
every ounce Of food we can raise
aids us towards victory.
Every man, woman and child
should make II his or her duty to
see that every inch OF yard produces
food this year.
Americas slogan should be: mot
one inch OF idle yard" A garden
returns many fold In n decreased
cost of living. in health and IN hap
piness.
To many a garden IL drudgery.
whereas 1t can be made one of the
most intensely interesting Of all pur-
suits II one views It with the eyes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30

/ er,,,s hands TIL. nvrnber Of prison
ers los, is not unduly lara, consider
Z tnr m. gigantic efforts Of the foe
A The hB,tle stood at last accounts
late this affsrnoon-Fisrnes. on the
parts railway. had
been lost retaken. and eventually lost
again. and TO the southwest OF this
railroad center. the German advance
had rearbed tho towns Of Rruvs and
f,huvs Rruys lies fifteen miles south
af the -heuin Des Danes and a sixty
mile airplare's trim from Paris
rrhfs places me maximum depth OF
fhs German advance, In the center. at
about seventeen miles since the often
s.ve beE4n)
?. .s NON. rr.s,,,,.a Tho Immediate
..ht,,tj,.e ~ ~. ,.rar,,,, rri.c. go rere.
-, -r.-a.r.t. "a ,.,,,taa,, Tbtnrrv civ
80 lies sontbuest ~ Rruvs This
49, h.. a., ,v,rer7elv trrnortsrt rau
80. c.rter as ,e r;ere-ensTardrnols
rho slfte5 l,f. no rich. wfpvs are
~..tsttCr ,.,,l, fnrocio,,s valor ueavv
t,ra,,,r rowo,,.ca 49, {o,,nd The csr.
tsr Ssy.ra sght,re eoas on in tho
reeior ri Serrbes vex, ~ Pratsne
1Tbts ,ndicafes u.itbdrauaI ~ the
sllied lef, qo,,thward ia distance ~
ahout fnnrs Miles sinca last niahtN
The arhttne, &c Aercsst for the dou-
49, ,rar1, ratir,ay Connecting Pbeir,s
with parls nv vpv ~ Ffsruea the en-
ec., coyettro +ho sector ~ mis- line
49,, r,ar.-rr --rardcrogs
Tre ba,,le rsres mar T,ouneluns
tsoutb ~ rr,,,.sl which was tho scene
~ tt+,er eghtfrg In Narre hat,ia in
7et4 rbe cern,ane arc irving fu-
rtousf,, 10 hroaL through toward Fere-
~, .7,srsnrof. v.,Irh T. ,ayra rati
.ert.r whence roads ioas IN the Marne
~ Do~rnans and chateau Thlerrv
L,ro,,h ,.,,r,,nd arrI,,{r- IN parts a.-
sine Inc ,errier rarrave around the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30

Of the seeker after knowledge.
watching the little shoots as they
come forth and learning TO disttn-
guish one from another, the good
from the bad. he will soon find him.
self absorbed in the most fascinating
OF all studies--a contemplation of
nature at work in the greatest OF all
laboratories. If you give nature q
little help she will pay you gener-
ously.
My advice to the novice Is to learn
difference in color. size and Qua''y
in that which he Is growing. BY ob-
serving this you will soon develop a
keen sense to distinguish the vary
ing changes, because the work of
nature is never the same. II Is con-
ing these differences that the seeker
stantly changing and IL ts by learn
for knowledge ultimately finds It.
\ And there Is no greater. finer study
In the world than that Of watching
Mother Nature In her every-d day
work. sys-A-ASais a.As=ssSsssl
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
WHEN, HOW, AND WHERE BOYS OF 81
MUST REGISTER.

REGISTER-An
in
In in
n
wHEN~-on Wednesday. June 1918 between 8.
wHERE-At of having
that board
on to plac
he
hap o
in
s
deputze
INFORMATION-If in wha to do
O
PENALTY FOR NOT REGsTERING-Faiure to register is a
misdemeanor may
privileges
military
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
PROFESSOR MAPHTS
SPEAKS FOR RED CROSS

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian. J
Charlottesville, Va, May 29.--Pro-
lessor Charles G. Maphis. of secondary
education University OF Virginia. has
been speaking in the interest OF the
second war fund Red Cross drive, I'M
der the direction of the Potomac divi-
sion. with headquarters in Washing
ton for the past week. He will COM
plete a two weeks tour Saturday,
when he returns to the university to
perfect arrangements for the summer
school which will open June II.
Professor Maphis' itinerary has in
Guided the following joints La Plata,
Md. Rockville, Md. Shepherdstown.
". Va, Charles Town. w. Va. (2), La -
coming, Cumberland and Hagerstown
Md. During this week he will speak
at Easton, Salisbury, Princess Anne,
Pocomoke. Snow Hill, Berlin and Den
ton, Md.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30

The two principal streets Of the VII
lage were cleaned up and the Aneri-
cans attacked the castle, whose cell
lars had been organized as points OF
resistance The enemy soon was on
iiEed to surrender and our allies pass
ed the east ard northeast corners OF
the village and carried on ts second
positions where they dug in
The operations lasted forty i've
minutes. The prisoners included two
Officers belonging to the TWO Hundred
and Seventy-second reserve regiments
Hrandenhurgers and Silesians, respec~
lively"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
MOONLIGHT PICNTCS OFF
BECAUSE OF SPOONERS

Brooklyn, n Y, May 29.--Moon-
light excursions have been abandoned
by the Epworth league here. The or
eanization has held one every year.
The hoard OF control has decided TO
cancel the event this year,
The reason given by the board Is
Severe criticism has been made Of
the nAhristianlike actions Of some
young people who habituate the
Fhadier decks and exclusive sections
Of the boat on moonlight excursions. ="
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
Pigs Take Air Ride

East Bernard. Tex. Nav % Adam
johnson. n farmer living near here
presented two hlooded pigs TO two
army aVIators who came over from
Ellington tield, at Houston, and land
ed on his farm The pigs got ride
hack in the aeroplane and Will he
auctioned off for the benefit OF the
Red Cross
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
New German Glasses Taboo.

New York. May GA resolution
providing that for the duration Of the
war no more German classes shall he
organized in the public schools Of this
city was adopted today by the board
of education. The vote was unani-
NOUS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
University Professor Helps Red Cross.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
Charlottesville. Va. May 29.-The
Red Cross Institute for Crippled and
Disabled Men has placed DR. Robert
3. Bean at the University of Virginia
hospital to secure the relative weight
and dimensions OF the leg to the rest
of the body to enable It's department
of artificial limbs to furnish men with
legs which will function satisfactorily.
Students at the university are being
measured by DR.. Bean daily. DR..
Theodore Hough, dean Of the medical
department. is cooperating with DR.
Bean in this work.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
Luther Burbank Points Out tho
H. Pleasures Of Patriotism and
" Financial Profit from Utiliz-
III ing That Space to Provide
IL More Food. -,
BY LUTHER BURBANK

+ written for o. q. Food Administration
Now 10 the time TO begin your
drive for that spring garden. Are
you getting your beds in shape and
mapping out what you are going to
plant and where you are going 70
plant 1t?
If not you are falling In your
patriotic duty TO your country and
those who must risk their lives to
keep you and me safe from the evils
of German autocracy.
Food is a forcefui, vital weapon Of
efrense land defense. Without food
1herekcen Abe. no victory: 1t matters
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
REPORT THAT GERMAN
OFFENSIVE SLOWING UP

Paris, Nav 2e--Latest reports from
the front are that the German often
sivs is slowing IN. Much artillery has
been saved from failing into the en-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30

of justice with a view to criminal
prosecution. Department officials re-
fused to discuss the report
All sorts Of manipulations are de-
clared to have been used by great con-
Germs to make il appear that the costs
Of doing business have increased, and
that profts have gone down.
Regardless of criminal action. the
figures prepared by the treasury de-
partment wiz be used by congress In
framing tho new bill. Chairman kitch-
in has asked the department to furnish
him with the income tax statements of
100 great corporations and groups.
Thus while the department could not,
for instance, let him know the conf
Dental facts of the United States Steel
corporation. 1t can reveal compilations
a to a group Of number of great steel
concerns.
Both Kitchin and treasury depart
ment officials assert that the wear 1911.
despite the heavy excess profits taxes,
was more tremendously prosperous
than any other twelve months in cor
poration returns.
Chairman KitchIn after announcing
that public hearings will begin June 8,
gave the following instructions to
men who wish to be heard on the bill:
Apply to the clerk of the committee
in writing, giving information as to
name business address. temporary ad-
dress In Washington, business, the sub
iect concerning which testimony will
be given and the person. Arm or corpo-
ration represented
Persons who submit briefs must give
the same information about themselves
as those arguing orally. kitchin re-
quested that great industries should
agree on some one representative to
present the case for the entire group.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
OLD STYLE LOBBY

tssrd lsITA moi4 panupuo1)
was said TO he ready to turn indi-
vidual figures over to the department
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-30
Barley and Ga ; Bread

Barley FlCur.
Ground Rolled Oats.
/ cup liquid.
tablespoons fat
tablespoons strip
eggs.
! teaspoon salt
s teaspoons baking powder.
. cups barley -four
! cup ground rolled oats
Cornmeff bread and pudding to-
morrow
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-02
SERIOUS AUTO
ACCIDENT NEAR
RICHLAND may
RESULT FATALLY

News reached Americus Sunday of
a serious and, perhaps, fatal accident
which occurred at Richland, and in
which Miss Audley Elrod, of that
place, was critically, if not fatally,
injured Her sister, Miss Evely Ell
rod, is sugering from a broken arm
ana numerous buses about her body
and Enest Elrod. of Cuthbert, who
was driving, is badly bruised, but able
to be about usual duties. Mrs. Ernest
Elrod, another member of the party
sustained abro ken arm, and was
otherwise injured The accident oc-
CURED when the steering gear of the
car failed to work as the vehicle
reached a curve in the road, while
going at moderate speed. Two Misses
Elrod being caughht beneath the car
while Mr. and Mrs. Elrod we're caught
beneath the tonneau.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-02

CHAIRMAN MAYNARD AND SECRE-
TARY NESBIT ARE BUSY AR
RANGING DETAILS FOR REGIS
TRATION OF OLDER MEN BEING
CALLED TO SERvICE.-HONOR
ROLL OF VOLUNTEERING TO BE
KEPT

Chairman Walter Maynard and Sec
retary E. A. Nesbit, of the Sumter
County local exemption board, are
ready to receive the written assur
ances of all those who will volunteer
to assist in the registration of men
between eighteen and forty-fve on
September 18th, the day fixed by Pres
ident Wilson for the enrolment
In this connection, it is announced
that all persons who give assistance
in The great registration on September
II, OF men between the ages of Is
and A. years who have not already
registered and who ask no compensa-
tion for their services, will have their
names inscribed on an honor roll to
be kept in Washington in the per-
manent historic record of the war,
Details of the great registration a
now being mapped out by the local
boards throughout the state. In cities
Of more than 10000 population the
several local board swill form cen
trail committee to arrange the general
plan. There will be a sufficient num-
ber of registration places to accom-
modate every man included in the
new draft age limits. 1t is estimated
thaht 100000 men in Georgia will be
affected by the registration.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-02
LLOYD S. DUBOSE
AMERICUS man IS
AMONG CASUALTIES

The following Geogians are on the
latest casualty list:
nied of Wounds-Amost Hardin,
P. F. D. No. 2, Dalton; Ira Jackson,
y r. D. No. 1, Babcock.
Wounded Severely-Sergt William
]. Middleton, Lumpkin; Lloyd s Du-
Bose Americus; Chester A. Logan,
Harlem; Paul sammons, Gibson.
Wounded degree Undetermined
Farris w. Gilman, Milledgeville; Lue
Winn. Abbeville; Lieut. Shores, E.
Clinard. Atlanta; Hershell Shores, r.
f. D. No. 4, Rome.
Missing in Action-Lieut. Vivian
H. Roberts, 451 Center street, Macon;
Kimsey Dyer, Ellijay; George l.
Chatssworth; George H. Hicks
Clarksyille; Major Howard, h u
No 4. Alpharetta; Bugler Jack An
derson. Jr., Cordele; Willie K. Bar
lar Columbus; Luther D. Crowder
Griffin; Frank L. Folkelman, Macon;
Kimsey Dyer Ellijay; George Edgins'
Cave Springs; Jesse Eller Summer
title: Ellard E. Farmer, Mineral
Bluff; Wylie Y. Johnson, 424 Charles
street. Niacon.