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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-22

EGGS-For Sale, White Plymouth
Rock eggs for hatching: finest flock
in the state: range raised, heavy bone
stock; fertility guaranteed: So per
100: $l.00 per setting OF Is. Can make
prompt delivery. Pine Grove Poultry
Farm, Monroe City, Mo-, w. S.
Woodson, Mgr.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-22
Roll Of Honor For March

k0ll OF honor f0I MdICn
Monroe City Public School.
Grade |.
Neal Adams,
Goetz Chapman,
Lynn Churchwell,
Reva Finney,
Gerald KrummeI,
Junior Nelson,
Leona Quilting,
Robert Sparks.
Manning Walker.
Jean Wade.
Grade II.
Ramona Abel,
Dorothy Jackson,
Scott Conway,
Samuel Colt,
Ruth Going,
Elmo Willard,
Ruth Young,
Charlie Young.
Grade III.
Mercedea Allen,
Alfred Duncan.
Ruth Patterson,
Harold Ransdell.
Gerald McIntlre.
Grade w.
Lucy Allen,
Lillian Ballard.
Mary Frances Cranston,
Ruth Mcfarland,
Eileen Tuley,
Lillian Tuley,
Mildred Wade,
Edith Walker,
Allie Wolf,
Letha Akin,
Marion Rhodes,
Stella May.
Grade V.
Thelma Baynum,
Martha E. Convey,
Harold McFarla nd.
Mary Lewis Gott,
Elizabeth Rae Nelson,
Dona Fern George.
Grade vi.
Ferol Abel,
Allen Duncan,
Burnley Cook,
Judith Ellen johnson,
Shields McClintic,
Elizabeth White.
Grade VII.
Paul Ballard,
Mary Bottorff,
Clara Graham.
Easton Mcfarland,
Alvisa Murphy,
Paul Powers,
Anna Sullivan,
Elizabeth Tooley.
Mildred Tooley,
Irene Yates,
Lucyle Tuley,
Paulyne Tuley.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-22
ADS
POULTRY AND EGGS

FOR SALE-Eggs from choice line
bred Barred Plymouth Rocks, Thomp-
strain. Guaranteed hatch. E. e.
Evans. at Wade & Dawson's.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09
HOT SPRINGS RESULTS

Adaid, lie ,wNMantsl. to !. 10 5 and
e., TO = Srsi' Master MeGEs'i; 10 SIreS:
@uvoee. ia tG.n;-T>. 6 TO /. 10 o and
dali. Kenward. Mineral jim. M.1. HaS-
,yhorne. Little JACK, Thought Reader. II
Harry Mason. loe GykeS. is TO 20. to 4
md put ar:t; Merry Lass, iot t%nlsl.
sSrd cet ms ka Il n copy e Cal,
EoIxte. Malice. Plane,a D.rso, waco hoy
onsothera, Cristnbel also ran.
third r az, Inks and ieTeniy yards
f,rst; Early Morn, ll2 tGrayI. 5 to |. to
and even. second. Brown Velvet, lt7
1Pooie>, y 10 !. TO 4nn 70 hire
1Iickoryput,, Justice Goehel.. Kins Mari. IS.
" Clark. seaiiy~as.. Sainseser and Pinch
Fourth race-thre.- quarters mne-Etrus-
nr.t: Top o the NiornnF. ils tIob:nson,t.
III (Wakon) s to 2, 8 to 5 and out third.
Time. IL. -; Run.s. Opportunity and
Fifth race-,niie ana Hny yards-Impres-
Hior. 10S tStirlinB;. 10 Il l, to and TO
!, first; High Horse. lo9 lG.ntry). to !,
5 TO and to 9. second: Kingiing. IL, l0s
{hird:. Time. lac. .,Eiectric Flora Finch.
Bob DunGon. Lady worthington, Noureddin.
Mary Warren, Certain Point, Ade!ne l.. and
MegENTwinkse also ran
hrst; RhyIner. !lo tTr"xirrr. 70 .. C to S
and TO &. second: Sea rrchin, 1os tCon-
nnslly>. 70 - to AM 60 :; .hiTd
stonenenEe. Capi,ania. Amulet. SURPRISING.
CONFEDERATION. Lynn and Little Abe also ran.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09
OVER THE TOP
-----------
by
ARTHUR GUY ENfPEY,
An American Boy Who Went.
Copyright. 1917. by Arthur Guy Empey.)
Copyright. 1917. by Arthur Guy Empey.,

Then something hit me in tho left
shoulder. and my left side went numb.
1t felt as IL hot poker was being
driven through me. l felt no pain
Just sort of nervous shock. y bayo-
net had pierced me from the rear. I
fell backward on the ground. but was
not unconscious. because I could see
dim objects moving around me. Then
flash OF light in front OF my eyes.
and unconsciousnoss Something had
hit mo on the head. l have never
found out what it was.
j dreamed l was being tossed about
in an open boat on 4 hcavinE sea, and
opened my eyes. The moon was shin
ing. l was on n stretcher being car
ricd down ono OF our communica ton
trenches. At the advanced firSt-a id
post my wounds were dressed. and then
| was put into an ambulance and sent
to one of the base hospitals. The
wounds In my shoulder and head were
not serious. and in six weeks I had
rejotned my company for service in
the front line.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09
HAVANA RESULTS

Lady Moore loS tMscrsnn5pn.a To ,pr i to
o., ana TO :. first; Marco Polo, III tisuii-
man. to !. to and to 5. second:
1 ~ Ht9 15, Us TrG1Ssh). Is TO l., to and
LIndley. BabbiinE Brook. Marsaret B ihsSf
Chalco, kith and Dryer also ran.
Second race-siN Observation-Disclosures Girl
a1s, '66s ash. t e i is % and 70
!; TO and even. third. Time. III SIS.
tizwill. Dora Collins. Bonnie Tess Ss's and
Esss 1ssttsa Sss4 to Go
even. irst: Dunoss. LOG tpitx,. to l. even
and 10 ?. second: Beaumont Lady. ioi
Tim r,as., l;ol NJ, 81 K!eE!Gg lii4 Ctseo. Bob
Ben. Prohibition and Ltndenihai also ran ON
Fourth race--hvc- oil hths mtic-hunt FL
sic. loi (PitzJ: to l. to and even FIRST;
Rhyme. loo tMurphy). to l. to s and {
TO S. second; Roscoe Goose. 100 (Crumpl,
Sii Pooi.y. DIsDty. Moncre: s and leg J. Il: 3.
fifth : .as,ssE fu;loneSMoney. 10
James Oakley. IL: tW!nEheldl. 1 to l. :
to tea and even second: James. 100 tHcw,-
Time. l:S ~ King Of Enc Tie Scarlet 60 'h!T T4.
eulate. Radiant, Flower, Conan Evel:ua
None Such and Merry Jubilee also ran
sixth race-nlile and twenty yards
svsh e0f h?:, ri; Ne or Bsraey to 5BS
mani: 70 J. TO and to 5, second ;
8 os. third. Time. 1888. Gaisr. Marga-
lady Matchmaker and Thomas Hare also
4 ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09
REPORTS REFLECT BETTER
CONDITIONS, SAYS REPORT
Statement Of Dun Company shows
Kissing Prices and Revivins
Activity,
tBy Associated pres,.l

tBy Associated Press.l
NEW YORK. March S.-Dun's to-
morrow will say:
Relatively few reports now fail to re-
feet distinct bcttcrment in conditions
and conspicuous instances appear of
rcviving activity Mt sharply rising
prices. While not few foodstuff&
have logically became cheaper with Tho
changing season. and though certain
other markets disclose easing for diff
fercnt reasons. most raw materials and
finished products arc either fully
sustained 1T high lovels or stDl tend
upward. and there is no difficulty in
selling some commodities Mt almost any
figure. With tho continuing relief from
the congestion I'm transportation the
recovery in manufacturing makes moro
rapid Roadway and outputs are oD-
probably augmented; but where gov
rrnmcnt needs m"nopolize an incrcas-
ing percentage Of mill capacity, urgent
efforts to cover regular requirements
are in some cases impclled by fears that
the paucity OF supplies available for
civilian uses may be accumulated. and
there Ia some speculative buying in
anticipation OF further price advances.
Weekly bank clearings. s5,G52.47o,90S.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09
No, 3 Truck quickly extinguishcd the
blaze
BLEACH Your
DARK SKIN
Remove Frcckles, Tan, Risings,
Bumps, Dlcmishcs.
Rave Soft. Fnir. Bright skin-Use
Black md NNhitc-scnt ny
Mall, 70 Cents.

Just apply Black and White Oint-
mcnt Cor white or colored folks) rs
directed on package. to face, neck.
arms or In nds. 1t is very pleasant TO
the skin and has the effect OF bleaching
dark, sallow or blotcly skin. clearing
the skin OF risings. bumps. pimplcs.
blackheads. wrinkles. tan or freckles-
giving you n clear. soft, fair, bright
complexion. making you the envy OF
everybody. Black and White Ointment
is away ahead OF powder. which only
covers up impcrfections. Black and
White removes them. Sold on q money
back guarantee. only 25c (stamps or
coin) sent by mall. or IL you send 81
for four boxes OF Black and White Oint-
ment. a 25c cake OF Black and White
Soap included free. Address Plough
Chemical Co, Dept. So. Memphis. Tom.
Agents Make nm En.y Living.
representing us. Apply for territory
and special deal. Black and White
Ointment sold evcrywhcrc.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09
FOWNES VS.. FOWNEs
Elder Defeats Pierce and Younger
Beats Gates in Interesting
Semi-FinaIs.
tEY Associated Press

PINEHJRST. y. c.. March S.-Henry
&. Fowncs and Charles g. Fowncs
father and son. will meet here to-mor-
row in the finals OF the annual spring
golf tournament. Both are from Pitts
burgh
The elder Fownes defeated Leslie
peane Pierce. OF Rochester. Vermont
to-day four and three, in the semi
HhaIS. while Charles &. Fowncs had a
closer match 10 win from franklin
Gates, OF Pinehurst. The match lasted
until Fownes sank long putt for a
Two al the seventeenth hole and won,
and !.
Joe Bydolck. OF Buffalo. and #. 7.
Moran OF the Rhode Island Country
,ihp' came through for the finals in
the second sixteen u. II. Hunt. of
Worcester, and j. II. Turner. of Fox
inns viii meet in the third sixteen
finals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09
Z !! [! TO meet
FIGHT PROMOTER SEEKS TO
~ MATCH HERMAN AND LYNCH
0Sur-Thousnnd-Dol Purse HING Ut
tt4s for \ TNScnty-Round
lst Bout,

NEW HAVEN. CONN. March S.
Vincent Reima, fight promoter. has Of
Tered Pete Herman. bantam champion
$4,000 to meet Joe Lynch in a twenty
round bout for the :itic TO lie staged
hereSthe first week In April. Lynch is
to receive so per cent after al! expenses
arc paid.
Eddie Meade. manager OF Lynch. re I.
piled that he would be willing to match
his man against the champion. but was
not quito satisfied with the terms Of
Tered. 1t is understood that Lynch Of
fered 70 fight for 81 per cent of the
,Hross receipts.
No word had been received from
Herman tonight. but lie has secured
permission from the Navy Department
to engage III several bouts before
!Eo4nE into actual service. Eewpic
tErtfe. of st. Paul. also has challenged
him to a title affair.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09
The Horrible Handicap
of Poisoned Blood

hope. This remedy has been in general
use for more than nifty years 1t IS
purely vegetable. and contains not :,
particle OF any chemical. and acts
promptly on the blood by routing all
raccs OF the faint. and restoring Il to
absolute purity.
Some OF the most distressing cases
or transmitted blood poison hayc
yielded to the treatment of s. S. s.. and
no casa should be considered incurabls
until this great remedy has been given
thorough trial. s. S. s. acts as an
antidotc to every irnpurity in the blood.
You can obtain IL at any drug store
our chief medical adviser will take
pleasure in giving you without cost
any advice that your Individual case
requires. Write to-day TO Swift Spe-
cihc Co.. 433 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta,
(,a-\ty
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09
ALLIES TO PAY MORE
United States VIII Now Charge Then,
Fer Cent on
l.oons
tBy Associated Prcss.l

tBy Associated Press.l
WASHINGTON, March S.-The in
tcrest ratio on loans to allies has been
raised from Ia to 6 per cent, as n
result OF tho recent increase In the
rates on certificates OF indebtedness
from to 1-2 per cent
Since It now costs the United States
government moro to borrow money
from tho American people. Secretary
McAdoo felt 1t necessary to charge
moro for tho allied loans. although
these transactions mean practically no
profit TO tho United States The differ
ence OF l-2 per cent between the bor-
rowing rate and tho looming rate, is
to cover tho expense to this govern
mont OF raising the funds and to ac-
count for the tax losses involved in
the issuance or certificates which arc
free from certain kinds OF tax levles.
Credits to the allies now amount &c,
$4.7s4.40O.O00 and s4.3Ss.4oo. 600 has ac-
tually been paid out
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09
The Innocent Suffer Even Unto
the Third and Fourth Genera
tons, But Relief Is Now
in SIGHT.

1t has long been accepted es mat
ter or course that the sins OF tho
fathers must be suffered by innocent
postcrity. yet it Is hard to become
rcconciled to this condition. The heri-
tagc OF physical inflrmity IL handi-
cap under which thousands must face
the battle OF life.
Scrofula is probably tho most no.
ticeable OF the transmitted blood dis
orders. though there are other more
severe diseases Of the blood that pass
from one generation to another. no
matter what Inherited blood faint you
may be laborinE under S g 6. offers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09
POLICE FIND POWDER
Mysterious Discovery In Clubhouse He
licTed Ia he Remainder OF
Fireworks,

What is believed to be the remainder
of fireworks exhibit used at the fair
grounds was found in n vacant house
at No. - Howard Lane By two boys
and turned over to -. w Duline,
amounted officer of the Second Police
District. yesterday afternoon. The cX-
plosives consisting Of three large
pieces and three smaller ones were
turned over to Captain Wright at
headquarters. The police will investi-
gate the case in order to find ont why
the dangerous materials were not. bet
ter protected
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09

NEW YORK. March Sired f'r'tor
1s to be offered chance Ia meet Jack
Dempsey II ar "ight-round bou. n;
Atlantic City. y. J. Jack i;ulrcr. New
York fight promoter. started to ST.
Louis to-day TO put tho proposition up
TO Fultons manager. The bout will b..
staged Faster week. provided terms
can be arranged with tho plasterer.
BulSar is said 10 lie backed by New
Jersey millicnaires and is in position
10 oHer attractive terms. New Jersey
recently lega!ized eigh;-round boxing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
DCiih of Colo

Death of Colonel Edwin A. Stevens.
Colonel Edwin A. Stevens, sixty
years old, prominent engineer and
widely known in Richmond. died yes
t,rday at the Providence Hospital, in
Washington. Colonel Stevens was tho
son OF the late Edwin a. and Martha
Bayard stevens. of Castle Point, Ho-
boken. y. j. lie was extremely prom
inent In engineering circles, having
many achievements including the de-
signing Of the first screw ferryboat.
TO his credit
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09
ETRUSCAN is WINNER
-Four Horses Only Inches hpnrt nj
Thrilling Finish of Arlington
}iandicnD,

NOT STRINGS. ARK. March Sin
tHriilih@ finish in which the first
four horses crossed The line iuchc,
apart. EtruScan. hvc-ycar-old, won the
Arlington Hotel handicap. the feature
event "f tho day mere. TOP OF the
Morning. Jock Scot ana Paddy Whgck
were noses behind F:truscan when he
crossed the line a winner. 1t took or
hcial p!doing 10 determine the winner.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09
RACING DIRECTORS GO FREE
New OrIenna Men Once Convicted OF
Violating Gambling InwH
Dismissed.
tRy Associated Press ]

NEW ORLEANS, March S-N;ne o.
Ulcers and directors of the Business
MEMS Racing Association. who were
convicted in May. 1917. of violating the
Louisiana gambling laws in the So
called stakeholder system of betting
at the race track here. to-day were
granted new trial and later the cases
we're dismissed by the Judge. In the
original trial each defendant was
ssen!snced to Pay 500 fine and to serve
Sesen months.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09
Dodgers on Wednesday,

NEW YORK. March S.-afanagcr
Wilbert Robinson. OF the Dodgers. Will
start for Hot Springs. Ark. where mo
team VIII train, with his advance
guard, March 10. IL was announced to-
day. Pitchers Cheney. Grimes. Heit
man. Marauard Mamaux, Mitchell.
Plitt and Russell. and Catchers krcu
ger. Miller. Snyder and Wheat viii be
in this contingent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09
Mrs. Margaret Morri. ,Ienrcrt,.

Especial to Thc Times Dispatch
LNNCliEtRG. VA. March Sword
has been received here of the death in
Knoxville. Tenn. of Mrs. Margaret
Morris licaCerty. widow OF Thomas T.
HcagertH. formerly OF this city. Mrs
ieaEerty was tho mother OF Mrs r. 4.
Manning. of L%nchburg. who went to
Knoxville for tho funeral
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09
burned rerry-Bo.t Stranded.
fBy Associated Press


NORFOLK. VA. March S.-Thc
Scared and warped hull OF the big
ferry steamer Castleton. sweep. recently
by fire, broke from its moorinGs to-day
and was swept ashore on a harbor fiat
by the high tide. The wrecl: was car
RED nearly two miles upstream before
being stranded.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09

HOUSTON. TEX. March S'-Ioslin
Mann has been dismissed as physical
director of an army camp near hero
AMI will join the Chicago Cubs at their
training camp In Pasadena, Cal. Mann
hit an average of .273 last season ana
was regarded as dangerous man. He
Is the twenty-frst club player to sign.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09
Den,r. Of Mtr. sadie II. Mcn.c.

Miss Sadie Hayes McRac. daughter
Of the late Colonel Shcrwin McRac.
died at 80 o'clock yesterday after
noon TT the home OF her sister Mrs.
Mary =. Micou. of South Laurel Street
Miss McRac had been i'll for about
five days previous to her death. The
funeral will be conducted this after
noon at 800 o'clock from the First
Presbyterian Church.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09
CHARGES Irorccrr.

Alleging that he raised the amount
set down in her bank book from SCI
to S73. and pocketed the difference
when entrusted with funds for de-
post. Lucy Carter, of Gil North Tween
ty-third street. had William V. IIuck-
step arrested yesterday. He gave bali
for his appearance in Police Court
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09
Mis-. Jennie r.. Trny,or.

Especial TO Tho Times pispatch.l
LSNcHBUiiG. VA. March $.-Miss
Jennie T. Trayior died suddenly yes
terday at the home OF her mother. Mrs.
II. Il. Traylor, 1902 Elm Avenue In
addition TO her mother. she is survived
by four sisters and three brothers. Miss
Traylor was Il member of Holy Cross
Catholic Church.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09
Wis. Mary Elizabeth Hoover.

special 10 The Times D!spatch.l
WOODSTOCK. VA. March S-Auss
Mary Elizabeth Hoover, aged eighty
one years. died at the home of her
nephew Euford Hoover. near Wood
stock. on "Wednesday. She is survived
by ono niece and two nephews-Euford
Hoover. of Woodstock, and Samuel
Hoover. of San Raphael, Cal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09
Tommy Long Sign, VIII Cn,d,no,.

ST. LOUIS. March s.--Tommy Long
a promising outhcldcr. has been re-
leased by the Ncron club Of the Paci
fic Coast League, 10 the Cardinals. !,
was announced to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09
Nail Hitter Physically INF.

oSWE EGO. \. Y, March S..--";IanI,'
Mo't' WI" Spends his summer nnorths
hhihS aallS 10 pieces nj shows! was re-
."cted for ,hc ARM here to-day AL
'honSn II" wartcd 10 go TO France, the
I"ctorS :aiG hc was physically IN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09
cir. c.u... s,,r,,t D,,r

Fire originating from defective
gas heater on the second floor of the
home OF S. NJ. Brooks. 2slS Park
Avenue. 1t ! o'clock yesterday after
noon. damaged wood work and furnish.
ings TO the extent OF $500. Men from
Engine Companies Nos. 10 and IL and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09
Tigers short Only Two Men

DETROIT, MICH, March Sony
two members OF the Tiger delegation
remain unsigned tonight. Tho con.
tract OF Pep" Young. second baseman.
VAS received at the club office TO-DAY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-09
FOUR AMERICAN GIRLS
ARRIVE FROM HAMBURG
Say Food Conditions Arc Serious,
With Wheat Flour Virtually
Unobtafnablc.
FREE CRITICISM or KAISER
All Want Peace In Germany Worst
Way, bat Still Cherish Relief 1t
Will BE an-Madc-They EX-
poet War VIII End This Summer.
IRy Associated prcss.l

AN AMERICAN PORT, March "a
vigorous SPY hunt was started on the
Helligolav. of tho Scandina vian- Amcri
day. Federal agents instituted II
search OF the personal effects OF 432
passengers and members OF the crew.
Herr Richard Bjerle and Herr Lauritz
mission, were among the passengers.
They arc under instructions to see
President Wilson and Secretary Lam
sing with the view to having the food
embargo against Norway lghtened.
Four American girls. the Misses
Beatrice and Frances Mccain, who
were born in Chicago. and their SIS
tiers. Pauline and Elizabeth. born in
Hamburg, were also among the pas
sengcrs. The girls parents. who went
to Germany eighteen years ago. died
recently In Hamburg. Frank Mccain.
their brother. is detained In Germany.
The girls were permitted some weeks
ago TO cross tho border to Norway.
whence they came here.
1--WE probably owe our release to the
Miss Beatrice. Food conditions arc
becoming worse every day. 1t is prac-
tically impossible to obtain wheat -four.
Rice. barley and rye are being used
on alternate weeks ms substitutes for
wheat flour. The authorities are now
allowing six pounds OF potatoes to
each person per week. and everybody
has to carry food card to obtain the
allowance.
PEOPLE ACCUSTOMED TO
CURLING THEIR APPETTTES
Food conditions, I believe, are not
quito so bad as they were last winter.
hut that Is probably because the Dco-
pie are becoming used to starvation
conditions and curbing their
hunger. thereby reducing the demand.
"Ecvcrybody in Germany seems to he
wanting peace in the worst way.
Peace discussions are becoming gem
eral, and peace parades are held fire.
quently in the big cities.
Nobody there seems TO make any
secret of his feelings against the Kai-
ser any more. Remarks that in former
times would have been regarded "a
reasonable are TO be heard every time
ono steps outside the door.
Socialists have increased in num-
Der. but as body they arc not very
aggressive in their work for peace.
"Compla nts against the failure OF
The U-hoats 10 bring about a German
peace are TO be heard on all sides. 1t
seems to be the impression that peace
will come this summer. but everybody
is thoroughly convinced that IL will
be 4 German peace"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-05-17
BAN JOHNSON WOULD
yANK BALL PLAYERS
INTO FIGHTING LINES

CHICAGO, May lt.--liasrball play
FRS of the major leagues who haVn
sought rm1lnym@n' i'll ship yards and
other war industries IL IN apparent a.
,rlrrl To cyadr military service should
Ia yanK,.d inio III" army by the coat
COLLAR" President Ban Johnson, of III"
American LEAGUE. said I'm Il statement
given out her" tCniGhi.
President johnson said h" had taken
UP tn" question with Charles NJ.
Sckw;h. who j. in charge ol tine gov
rrnmrui'S ship building program. anu
that 1hr lartrr assured HIM that no
uy,.rtlIrr:: would h,' made 10 players IN
Class al 10 "ngag" i'll ship building
worn
"'rhr Ana, "iran Lea %U" does not de-.
sire tn inpu%n III motives Of the play
rrs who huyr &un" into Ibis work.
President johnson said, Some II
them are patriotic. But if there are
any CT Them who are in Class AL, |
hope Provost Marshal General Crow.
der yankS them from tEc ship yards
and steel works by The c"..t collar and
places them in environments 10 prepare
for future events IN lh2 western
front"
Joe Jackson. star nutticlGc- Of the
Chicagu club, is the latest American
League player TO engage III the ship
building industry. When Informed by
his exemption board III Grrcnrlllc. ).
C.. that he had been advanced from
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work in q plant at Wilmington. Del.