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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-18
pOILU TACKLES GUM
Looked Like Food So They Tried
to Eat 1t.
Now Have Remarkable Regard for the
American Digestive Ap-
paratuS.

Paris.-One of the struggles in
which the French soldiers became in
volved when the Germans swept across
the Aisne between scissors and Reims
was with chewing gum. / refer to
Chicle Americans, the-to us-well-
known vegetable product which may
be found adhering to the underSide of
desks, to shoe sOles, and to trouser
seats throughout the United States.
The self-same article that at once
sOlaces the weary shop girl and the
tired business man who endeavOrS
Herewith to conceal the fume of the
drinks that cheer.
An American ambulance train was
operating in the general region of the
drive, and the army post exchanges
established and operated for it by the
Y. M. G. A. were well supplied with
the things which are necessary to the
comfort-physical and mental-Of the
American soldier. The Red Triangle
officials had established stOrehouse
to supply these exchanges, and car
load Of supplies had been shipped to it
just before the Germans started their
drive. The carload carried-besides
chocolate, tobacco, canned goods,
cookies, etc.-a considerable quantity
of chewing gum.
When the drive started the Red Tri-
angle workers available started out
with what they could carry to serve
the men to whom they were attached.
The storehOuse was left deserted. AS
the French retired they foraged to
keep supplies from falling into en-
envy hands, using what they could and
destroying the rest.
The Poilus who came upon the
chewing gum-like most Frenchmen-
were totally unfamiliar with it. They
knew only that it looked like food
was wrapped like food, and was stored
with other things they knew to be
food. They ventured further and tried
1t, Stuffing the entire contents of q
package into their mouths at one
time. It tasted like food, so after q
brief period of masticatiOn they es-
sayed to swallow it. Too many OF
them succeeded While no serious
casualties resulted the Poilus were in
Spired with remarkable regard fol-
American digestive apparatuses and
considerable awe for American edibles
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-18
MARSHALL URGES
AMERICUS FOLKS
Continued From Page One)

spread the infection among their kind
No satisfactory results have come
from this method for the reason that
the inoculated animals usually die,
and their fellows seems to be immune.
What is really wanted is some style
of trap into which both young and
old rats may pass at will, and in
such manner as to excite the in
terest and curiosity of their neigh
bors. without arousing their suspic-
ions. To be perfect. such a device
should be so constructed that it would
require no handling by human be
fngs: that the bait would last for an
indefinite time; and that the caught
rats would not be in sight of the new
corners. nor making any signs of
their fate In short. the trap should
emily the same means of quick death
H. each rat as he is caught, and at
he same time, make no mark OF
blood, or otherwise to brighten the
next victim who approaches, A de-
vice nearly meeting these require
ments has been shown here lately.
If il can be perfected 20 come up to
these specifications, it may be made
a profitable factor in the ant-irat
VII.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-18
HUNTERS WARNED
TO Be CAREFUL

County Game Warden w. T. Me-
Math announces that in making their
plans to shoot migratory water fowl,
hunters will do we'll to note the dates
of open season under both federal and
state laws. This caution by the Unit
ed States department of agriculture
results from evidence of confusion in
the minds of some sportsmen in re-
gard TO the opening of the season
when the dates conflict under state
and federal laws
The federal law and regulations
limit the seasons before and after
which no one may shoot these birds.
l ia state law opens the season later
or closes it earlier than the dates pre-
scribed by the federal regulations,
the season in that state is Just so
much further shortened Special at
tention is called to the fact that the
federal regulations do not authorize
any one to hunt or kill migratory
birds contrary to the state law.
In certain states, as for example,
Illinois, Indiana. Iowa, Kansas. Ken
tuck, Missouri and South Dakota, the
season for shooting migratory water
fowl under the state law would open
prior TO the date of opening under
thefederal regulations were it not for
the fact that tn efederal regulations
srpersede state laws in such case of
conflict and prescribe for these states
september 10 as the beginning of the
open season.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-18
TALLEST MAN IN MARINES
Former Mail Clerk, Feet 5Ja inches
Tail, EnIists in Service at
Baltimore.

Baltimore, Md.-Uncle Sam now has
g feet 51k inches of real U. s. marine.
He is Carroll William DOggett, twenty
FIVE years old, mail clerk of this
city.
When the 771a inches of humanity
strolled into the local recruiting sta
ton, the officers In charge had the
shock OF their young lives.
After some little difficulties. which
included humping his head on the cleo
trio light fixtures In the ceiling, the
lengthy caller managed to get down
into a chair.
Upon examination he was told he
was 34k inches too tall and 20 pounds
underweight. So Doggett got busy
and after much work and worry ar
ranged for a waiver from Washington.
He is the tallest man in the marine
corps.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-18
GETS INTO ARMY AT LAST
Man Tries for Three Years to Join,
and Leaves in 80 Minutes when
Chance Comes.

Pasadena, Cal-Louis DeschampS is
a Frenchman and a patriot.
Illness has kept Louis from the bat
tie front for three and half years,
but he kept persevering and recently
succeeded passing a physical exam
ination. Then, just 30 minutes before
SO draft men were to leave Pasadena
for American Lake, Deschamps ap-
peared before draft officials of ex-
emption board No 2.
1--WE passed my examination" he
shouted. what are my chances for
actionT'
"Your chances are fine" was the
answer, "if you can get ready in
thirty minutes"
Deschamps chartered a high-pOw-
cred automobile, closed up his bust
ness affairs in record time and was
the second of the drafted men to board
the train.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-18
Notice of Sale of Land
County.

CEORGIA-Sumter County.
BY virtue of an order of John A.
Cobb, Ordinary, said county, granted
at the September Term, 1918 of said
court, there will be sold before the
court house door at Americas, Geor-
gia. between the legal hours of sale,
Oil the first Tuesday in October, next,
the following lands belonging to the
estate of Mrs. C. A. Hand late of said
county, described. Lot of land No. 100.
in 2Sth District of said county, con-
tanning 202 IL acres. Terms of sale
cash.
MRS. ALICE ]. BARROW,
Administl atrix of Mrs. c. A Hand
Estate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-18

Poor old Cato meant well no doubt
but he was horribly ignorant OF tbs
proprieties, having advised that the
farm buildings be web constructed
that you should have ample oil cellars
and wine watts, and a good supply OF
casks so that you can wait for high
prices. something that will rebound to
your honor, your profit and your self
respect" He had 5'oboken in mind,
nut We Americans a7 our farming in
Norsh Dakota and Kansas. where the
vat nourisheth not nor peepeth the
cssk ahove = lowly gcound.-SprinR
acid h. ss.4l-.a.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-18
MAKING Greek Cheese.

Madison, Wis.-Three factories In
this state are now manufacturing
Greek cheese. The factories are To-
Gated at Milwaukee. Janesvflle and
Shawano. The manufacturers are con-
hdent that the WORK has passed the
experimental stage They are making
Two FaF7etiea-Fetz and Eynzethra-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-18
Citation.
GEORGIA-Sumter County.
Ordinary, Sumter County, Ga.

GE0RGIA-Sumter County.
To All Whom it May Concern:
]. D. Wright, having applied for
guardianship of the person and prop
erty of Mrs. Georgia Roberts, Edgar
Parker to be appointed such guardian,
widow of A. J Roberts, late of
said county, deceased, notice is given
that said application will be heard
at my Office, at 10 o'clock A NJ, on
the first Monday in October, next
This September End, 1918.
JOHN A. COBB,
Ordinary and ex-oflcio Clerk C. o.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-18
Leave to Sell Lands and Personal
Property,

GEORGIA, Sumter County
Notice is hereby given that John F.
McMatn. Executor of estate of William
NJ. McMath, deceased, has applied for
leave to sell the lands and personal
property located in Sumter county,
Georgia, belonging to the estate OF
said deceased, and if no objections are
filed. leave to sell will be granted at
October Term, 1918 Of this court.
September End, 1918.
JOHN A. COBB,
Ordinary, Sumter County, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-18

JOHN A. COBB,
Ordinary Sumter County, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-18
Legal Advertisements
Citation.
GEORGIA, Sumter County.


To All Whom 1t May Concern:
j. E. D. Ship, attorney-at-law for
Mrs. P. c.. Clegg, having in proper
form applied to me for permanent
letters of administration on the es-
tate of Patience Dawson, late of said
county, this to cite all and singular
the creditors and next of kin of said
Patience Dawson to be and appear
at my office on the first Monday in
October next, and show cause, if any
they can, why permanent administra-
ton should not be granted to said
j. e D. Shipp on said estate.
Witness my hand and official sigma
ture, this September End, 1918.
JOHN A COBB, Ordinary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-18
Leave to Sell Land and Personally.

GEORGIA-Sumter County.
Notice is hereby given that Mrs,
Annie l.. Howell, Administrative of ].
I. Howell, deceased, has applied for
leave 10 sell lands and personal prop
ertv Of said deceased, being and lying
in Terrell county, Georgia, and if no
objections are filed leave to sell will
be granted at the October Term, 1918
of this court
September 3rd, 1913.
JOHN A. COBB,
Ordinary Sumter County, Ca.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-07
EXPECT REPORT MONDAY
ON MINIMUM WAGE BILL
Probable That Friends of Measure
Will Seek to Have It Passed
Early in the Week.

The Senate District committee is ex-
pected Monday to report favorably
the House bill establishing mini
mum wage board for women and
minors employed in the District of
Columbia as substitute for a similar
Senate bill now On the calendar 1t
is probable that friends of the bill
will seek to- have 1t passed by the
Senate Monday or Tuesday. The bill
has strong support and there is no
opposition.
The Senate next week probably will
devote its time to a consideration of
a bill to encourage the production and
control the distribution of minerals
needed in the war which heretofore
have been largely imported. The bill
was made the unfinished business of
the Senate after the passage of the
emergency agricultural appropriation
bill yesterday.
1t has the support of the War In
dustries Board. The bill authorizes
the President to establish. If neces-
sary, corporations to carry out the
provisions of the bill The sum Of
$50. o00,0O0 is appropriated to be used
as a revolving fund for carrying out
the objects of the measure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-07
ANXIETY OVER FROST
CAUSES CORN ADVANCES
Smallness of Contract Supplies Also
Contributes to Market
Strength.

CHICAGO. September Anxiety
as to likelihood of damage by frost.
together with smallness of contract
supplies here. chiefly brought about
a material advance which took place
this week in the value of corn. Com
pared with a week ago prices this
morning were up 1A to 2Ac. Oats
gained Y to &c. Setbacks of IL cents
to $3.50 were shown in provisions.
1nasmuch as official reports indi-
Gated that the bulk of the corn crop
would not be safe from frost before
September Is or 20 serious misgiv-
ings could not but result from word
of heavy frosts in North Dakota and
Minnesota and from lighter but con-
tinued visitations elsewhoTe. In this
connection bullish estimates of the
1918 yield received increasing atten-
ton, and more than offset the influ-
ence Of favorable war news. The fact
that a minimum price of $500 for
wheat next year had been definitely
settled was also a bullish factor.
Falling off in country consignments,
however. and the nearly total disap-
pearance of corn of contract grade in
Chicago elevators formed the main
stimulus to buyers at the last.
Strength in oats came almost en-
tirely from corn.
Shrinkage of demand for meats
caused liquidation by holders Of pork
and ribs. Lard, though. remained in
fair request and held comparatively
firm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-07
ADVANCES FOR THE RAILS
FEATURE WEEKS MARKET
Union Pacific and Canadian Pacific
Touch Highest Prices Of Year.
Trading Restrictions.

NEW YORK, September THAT the
leave no. stone unturned to restrict
credits to constructive and productive
purposes was again demonstrated this
week, when the stock exchange took
steps to that same end.
By daily examination of the loans
of IT'S members the exchange hopes to
reduce speculation to exceedingly
moderate dimensions. thereby aiding
the federal authorities and local
money pool in the work of furtherine
government requirements.
1t was understood that the restric-
tions of the monetary interests would
extend to other markets. including
cotton, which made it's most spectacu-
lar movement during the week, fol-
lowing the adverse crop report.
Previous to the action Of the stock
exchange the market gave much evil
dence Of it's dispositions to break into
new high ground. United States Steel
among the industrials and Union Pa
cific and Canadian Pacific; among the
rails attained highest prices of the
year, their advance being accompanied
by many substantial gains in other
quarters.
Further improvement in the mill
tary situation abroad impaired addi-
tional strength to international war
hotations and exchange rates to the
allied centers. Incidentally REMIT
tances to most of the neutral coun-
tries displayed concurrent weakness.
Acceptance by the railway execu-
tlves of the federal contract draft
settled a controversy of long stand
ing, although the terms involved are
far from satisfactory to many large
holders Of railway securities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-07
WALL STREET MARKET
QUIET, But VERY FIRM

NEW YORK. september 7.-Today's
short, session was only fairly active
at best, but the undertone was de-
cidedly strong and the measures used
to curtail trading were only par
tally successful.
Every agency has been brought
into play to give speculation knock
out blow; the money pool is watching
the situation closely; the federal re-
serve bank officials are circularizing
the street and the bankers on essen
tial credits, and the latest brake APP
Piled the order from the stock eN-
changes governors asking for records
OF transactions and loans daily. all
tend to the curtailment of any
speculative operations-and the mar
ket needs speculation to help out in
vestments if there is to be activity.
That the market was strong in the
face of these conditions is tribute
to it's solidity at the present time: to
the fact that no large speculative
holdings exist as a threat on the mar
ket through possible forced liquida-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-07
SMOOT Stacker INQUIRY
DEMAND is ON CALENDAR
Future Disposition Dependent on
Report President Gets Re-
garding Roundup.

Developments Of the Presidents in
quiry into the Stacker" raids in New
York probably will determine the fu-
ture disposition of Senator Shoots
resolution providing for an investiga-
ton by the Senate military affairs
committee into the use of soldiers and
sailors in the raids. according to Sena-
tor Smoot.
The resolution. after being debated
until the close of the morning hour
yesterday in the Senate. AUTOMATICALLY
went to the calendar. 1t can be called
up again for consideration by unan-
imous consent or by majority vote
of the Senate.
All that is desired. Senator smoot
said. is to disclose who gave orders
for the round-ups and for the use of
soldiers and sailors. If this is de-
veloped in the Presidents inquiry his
resolution probably would not be
pressed. In any event nothing can be
done with the resolution until Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-07
U. S. ARMY HIGH IN MORALS.
Charitable Agencies Deserve Credit,
Says Returned Churchman.

NEW YORK, September THE
American Army in France stands high
er morally than the civil population,
due to the influence for good thrown
around our soldiers by the Red Cross
the Y. NJ. c. A. the knights Of Column
bus and other agencies working for
their betterment. said DR.. Charles s.
Mcfarland on his return here after
tour of the western front in behalf Of
tho Federal Council Of Churches of
Christ Of America, Of which he 10 gen
eral secretary. He delivered messages
to the American and allied armies and
the French people.
THE civilian work of the Red Cross
and other special agencies over there
is already rebuilding and reconstructinr
the life Of France and winning for
America the whole heart of the people"
said DR.. MacFarland.
DR.. MacFarland brought back a mes
sage to the American churches from
the French church federation praisinE
the zeal of the American troops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-07
HOLD-UP MAN KILLED
IN GANG-POLICE FIGHT
Early Tenderloin Days Recalled by
Events Following Robbery of
New York Walters.

NEW YORK, September IA police
man who intercepted a band Of men
who had held up and robbed fifteen
members of a club Of Broadway restau-
rant walters today. shot and killed one
of the ganssters and wounded two 9TH
ers. who tried to leap from window.
Two Of the hold-up men escaped with
$3.50 cash. presumably part of last
nights tips obtained by the walters, and
$4,000 worth of Jewelry. One of the
walters was shot and seriously wounded,
The exchange Of fifty shots between
the policeman and the gangsters, taking
place in the clubhouse and during a pur-
suit through 9Th avenue. recalled excit-
ing times to the residents of the district.
the tenderloin of earlier days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-07
THE WEATHER.

For the District of Columbia and
Maryland. fair. continued cool to-
night. Tomorrow fair. somewhat
warmer: gentle to moderate north and
northeast winds.
For Virginia. fair tonight. Tomor-
row fair, warmer in the interior: mod
crate to fresh northeast winds on the
coast.
For West Virginia. fair tonight.
Tomorrow fair. warmer.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of
the thermometer and barometer at
the weather bureau for the twenty
four hours beginning at 2 pm. yes
terday:
Thermometer-Yest 4 pm.
CO: pm, 65: II midnight, 81; today,
4 am. 61: S am. Sc. Maximum. So.
at pm. yesterday; minimum, Of, at
am. today.
Maximum, II; minimum. 81.
Barometer-Yesterda p.m., 2S.90;
pm. 1894: IL midnight. 5000; to-
day, 4 AM, 5000; s am, 1906
Condition Of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water
at 8 am: Great Falls--Temperature
"A: condition, 20. Dalecarlia reser-
voir-Temperature, "a; condition at
north connection, As: condition at
south connection. IS. Georgetown
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
10; condition at influent gatehouse,
20; condition at eff1uent gatehouse, %.
Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch to The stnr.
HARPERS FERRY, w. Va. Sep
TENDER THE Potomac and Shenan-
doah rivers were muddy this morning.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-07
SURVEY FOR WIRE CONTROL.
Post Office Department Institutes
Inquiry Into General Conditions. -

A general inquiry to determine what
changes shall be made in telegraph
operation il to be under
taken by the Post Once Department.
Henry Carter Adams. formerly con-
nected with the University Of Mich
iRan, and David Friday Of the mi.
versity Of New York will develop facts
in regard to operation and compenss-
ton. =
A special COMMITTEES to investigate
railroad contracts has besn appointed
as follows: Joseph Stewart. special
assistant to the Attorney General; ".
q. Atkins, vice president Of the west
srn Union Company. and John Barton
Payne of counsel for the railroad ad-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-07
LEGAL NOTICES.
EDWARD A. NEWMAN, Attorney

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
Columbia Holding Probate Court Estate of
Arnold 7. Lewis. decra sed.-No, 1887 Ad-
mfnistratien Docket Applicat ion having
been made herein for probate Of the last will
and testament of said deceased. and for letters
testamentary on said estate by Richard C.
Lewis and Jeremiah l.. Rurdette executors
named therein. il is ordered this 18th day of
August. AID 1918. that Eddie H. Lewis.
Worthington NJ. Lewis. Vernon T. Lewis j.
Hamilton Lewis James ". Lewis. William L.
rurdum. bradley +. PurIum. Frank Purdum
Dr. Harry furdum James w Burdette
Cronin Mckrniree i;urdette, Ely Rurdertc
Mrs. Flora I.inthicnIn. Mrs Rosa Browning
Mrs. Emms Wartieid. Mrs. Ressie Rrandcn-
burg. Arnold r. Rurdcttr. Wilercd Day and
all others concerned appear in said court on
Monday. tn" 9TH day Of October. A. u. 1918, at
10 o'clock am, :" show why such ap-
piica'ion sh"nld not he granted. Let notice
hereof be published in tho Washington Law
Reporter and Tn" Evening Star once in each
OF three successive weeks before the return
day herein mentioned. the first publication to
he not less than thirty days before said return
day. JENNINGS EAIIEY. Justice tSeaI !
Attest: WM. CLARK TAYLOR Deputy Reg
lister Of Wills for the District of Colurnbia
Clerk Of the Probate Court. ausI se714
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-07
TRADE CONDITIONS.
NEW YORK. Septemher ,

NEW YORK, September 7.-Duns
trade review for the week says.
Not only has the changing season
had less than the usual stimulating
influence on general business, but the
tendency in not few civilian chan
nels is toward still further repression
of activities as the war demands en-
large. and become Increasingly i'm
perative. More completely than at
any previous period the producing
and distributing forces of the nation
are being concentrated on work of
the most essential character, and
OFFICIAL regulations and restrictions
extend to every industry and trade
of Importance.
Under the circumstances ordinary
transactions are not unnaturally con-
nned within closer limits and conser
vatism is the predominant sentiment
IN commercial and financial circles.
Moreover, the disposition to proceed
cautiously in entering upon forward
commitments has been accentuated
by the impairment of agricuIturai
prospects. and in sections where the
crop damage has been greatest 40
IN the southwest, cancellation Of
future orders are not wholly absent"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-07
FRANK SHORE SENTENCED.
Handbook Maker Gets Ninety-Day
Imprisonment and Fine of $500

Frank Shore. proprietor of an au-
tomobile repair shop at 1928 New
York avenue. who was convicted in
the Police Court last week on a
charge of handbook making. was
sentenced to serve ninety days i'm
priscnment and to pay 4 fine Of $500
today in the Police Court.
against him Shore noted an appeal on
a writ of error. Tho Court Of Appeals
sustained the conviction and his sen
tence followed today.
Shore was acquitted on two previous
occasions of charges Of handbook
making. He still has q similar charge
pending against him. having been ar
rested several weeks ago.