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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-04

Evan, the witness swore that thu
meat was good meat.
Gussie Hames, a negress, formerl,
employed by the Geilfuss family a.
cook, was the next witness called. She
testified that she knows the two sol.
diers implicated, Riva and Bowers
having seen both of them at the Cell.
fuss home once or twice each week
since February. Has seen both oil
them bring dog bones, roast beef
steaks, etc. to Geilfuss home. brine
meats to eat every time they came
there; she swore that they brough,
| enough meat when they came to the
Geilfuss residence to feed six people:
the witness testified that she quit the
employ of the Geilfuss family when
this affair took place; that on the
night the soldiers discovered the meat
she was brought to the military police
headquarters and that later in the
night, after being released by the
military police. she went to the Cell
fuss home and swore that Mr.. Cell
fuss then told her: You know moth
ing about anything except the dog
pones.' The witness swOre that she
again saw Mr.. Geilfuss on the day be-
fore the military trial at Camp Wads-
worth and that he then gave her one
dollar and told her that if she did not
want to appear at the trial she had
better leave town; that Mr.. Geilfuss
asked her where her nearest relatives
lived and when she replied in Green
ville he advised her to go there. say
ing that she could return after the
trial was over. Here witness exhibit
ed dollar which she claimed Mr..
Geilfuss had given her and swore that
MIR. Gcilfuss said that if one dollar
was not sufficient she could come to
his bakery and get more. The wit
ness said that after she did testify at
the military court martial she later
met Mr.. Geilfuss on the street near
Ligon's Drug Store and that he asked
her to return the dollar to him. but
that she did not do So
Following the conclusion of this
witness testimony the government an
nounced that it had completed its
case. Gov. Evans did not care to
make any argument and neither did
Assistant District Attorney Wyche
Judge CAN'T then took the evidence
under consideration and announced
mat he would hold the defendant for
trial The amount of bond was agreed
TO by tn" attorneys concerned.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-04
IRISH DRAFT POSTPONED.
CONSUMPTION WILL NOT BE EN.
FORCED UNTIL HOME RULE
is GRANTED.
Bill Will be Presented Next Week i'm
House of COmmOns-American Sen.
timent Against Immediate Draft I'm
Ireland.

London, Mag IAN order in coun.
Gil has been issued further postponing
the operation of the national service
act or conscription as respects Ire
land, beyond May 1st, to which time
it had been postponed previously. The
opinion in the lobbies of parliament
is that the home rule bill will be pre-
sented in the commons next week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-04
ALLIES REGAIN GROUND.
FRENCH CAPTURE LOCRE VII.
LACE AND BRITISH ADVANCE
NEAR AMIENS.
Heavy Fighting During the Day Re-
suiting With Success for French
and British Followed by q Quiet
Night.

London. April 30.-The French
now hold the entire village of Locre
west OF KENNEL. 1t was officially an.
nounced this morning.
During the night the British ad-
vanccd their line east of viellies- Bre-
tonneaux. on the front before Amiens
In the vicinity OF Locre the French
by counterattacks drove the enemy
from the remainder of the ground ne
had gained In the morning. The Ger
mans having been heavily repulsed
all along the northern battle front.
tho night passed comparatively quiet.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-04

British Headquarters France. April
3o.-The Entente Allied line has been
advanced between Laclytte and Kern
rael The Franco British forces also
made progress south OF that region
The artillery was increasingly busy
this morning from vimy northward.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-04
LIBERTY loan TOTALS.

Washington. May 2.-The total sub.
scriptions to the Liberty loan report
ed today amounted to two billions
six hundred forty-one millions. six
hundred thirty-one thousand. eight
hundred and fifty dollars.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-04
COTTON MARKET EXCITED.
Hsg Advance ON Bad Weather Reports
and Slump ON Rumor from WASH
ington.

New York. April 30.-The big ad-
vance In cotton this morning due &c
excessive rains In the cotton belt was
wiped out towards noon by reports
from Washington that a movement Il
being agitated to close the cotton ex-
change during the war.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-04

With American Army in France,
Tuesday. April 30.--A German air
plane was brought down in enemy ter.
~itory last night by Captain Norman
Hall. OF Colfax. Iowa. and Lieut.. Ec-
ward v. Rickenbacher. OF Columbus.
ohio. after n duel over the American
line near Toul
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-04

Washington, May 1.-The food adj
mihlstration announced today that A.
T. Treadwell Co., of Atlanta. brokers'
IN cotton seed cake and meal. have
neen required to suspend operation
Tor the duration of war. The firm is
charged with failure to make deliv-
cry on a number of cotton seed con-
tracts and that it failed to answer
summons for hearing
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-04

Paris, May "A German attack
last night on the Themes sector
tailed, it is announced officially. The
french made raids in LIE Monchel and
west Of Coucy LIE Chateau.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-04
TROUBLE WITH TELEGRAPHERs
War Labor Board Asks COMPANIES
Not To Discharge EMPLOYEES.

Washington. May 1.-The Western
Union and Postal Telegraph compa-
MES were asked today by the National
War Labor Board not to discharge
any OF their employees on account OF
membership i'm the Telegraphers I'm
ions. pending "A decision by the board
on the complaints Of employees
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-04
TWO STATES GO DRY.
Prehibition Laws Become Effective I'm
Michigan and New Hampshire nj
Midnight.

Detroit April so.-The constitu-
tional amendment making Michigan
n prohibition State becomes effective
at midnight tonight. A capacity bust
ness In retail houses dealing In pack
age goods marked the last day of the
legal sale OF liquor today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-04

Washington. April 30.-Represen-
tstlve Lever. chairman OF the Com
mittee on Agriculture stated today
that numerous letters had been re.
csived suggesting the closing of tho
cotton and produce exchanges. but SC
far as known no action will be taken
by the committee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-04
HOME RULE FIRST.
Washington Officials Relieved a
POstpOnement of Conservation.

Washington, May Though full
ly anticipated, the announcement from
London of the postponement Of the
application Of the conscription act to
Ireland was received with great re-
lief by officials here There have
been indications that the Washington
administration has let Premier Lloyd
George know that in it's judgment the
application to the Irish Of conscrip-
ton should follow, not precede, the
passage of the home rule act.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-04
TWELVE MILLION BUYERS.
Third Liberty Loan Is a Popular Is

Washington, May ALI records
were broken when the treasury tabu-
lations showed that approximatcly
tWeiVe million persons have bought
bonds of the third Liberty loan. Tn ,
total was sent above the two and a.
haIf billion mark by early reports.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-04

Concord. ~. r.. April 30.-The sale
OF liquor In New Hampshire will cease
tonight. The act OF the legislature
adopted last year stipulated that all
alcoholic beverages must be removed
from the saloons by midnight OF
April 30th.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-04
GERMAN SPY IN GEORGIA
FORCES.

Man Held i'm Kansas Said to Have
Confessed to Joining Regiment to
Learn Secrets.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-19

FOR SALE-Horso, wagon and har-
ness, cheap. d. S. Gilman, 71S
Stanley st. 9-1O-Sd1
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-19

FOR SALE-Celery and endive plants
303 Maple street. Call evenings or
Sundays, John Pfeifer. 7-19-2dx
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-19

Have you lost a SUM OF
money? Glasses, Pins and
Rings are found in surprising
quantities and turned in at
the Herald. Your money will
surely remain In the finders
hands if he does net know
who lost it.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-19
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-1917 six cylinder, seven
passenger Studebakcr touring car
in good condition. Will sell cheap
if taken at once. Tel 212-13, 80
Walnut St, New Britain, Conn.
7-lS-3d
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-19

FOR SALE-We have just taken in
trade the following talking ma-
chimes. These must be sold at once
at these unheard of low prices,
All in perfect condition, look and
play like new. Records included.
Two GrafonoIas at $40; one Graz
fonola at $40; one Grafonola at $25:
one Grafonola at $35; one Edison
Photograph with SO records Sc; one
Standard Machine So; one Munola,
cabinet instru1Sent $45; one Victrola
with cabinet s55. All latest model
instruments. Easy monthly or
weekly terms to suit Come quick il
you want one. Brodrib & Wheeler,
1873 Main street.
7-15-16-18-19a
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-19
TO H.ENI.

FOR RENT-Five room tenement.
All improvement SO Maple st.
1-19-4dX
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-19

DRUG STORE FOR sALE-In busy
Bridgeport growing section. Chance
for druggist with small capital
Peoples Pharmacy, 1850 Stratford
Ave-, Bridgeport, Conn. 7-l212dS
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-19
LOSE.

LOST-This mornings enye1one con-
tanning automobile records Finder
return Automobile Dept State
Capitol. Hartford. 71e-1dx
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-19

One 1915 Ford delivery car for sale.
Motor in excellent condition. Elk
ceptionaI value, $500, Elmer Auto
mobile Co., % Main. 7-15-tf
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-19
FOR SALE.
stake

1917 Indiana 1 Ton Truck. Stake
Body with Cab. Will carry 2 ton,
Sells for $1,000 new. Reason for
selling. Bargain. Box 2x Herald,
7-1S-2dx,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-19

LOST-FhurSdaN night, a pair of
pink beads on Shuttle Meadow ave.
Return ] Wallace st. 7-19-1dx
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-19
Boys and Little
Gents Shoes

Boys tan grain unlined Blu
cheers; good soles, full toe
shape; regular $3.50 grade. spe-.
ciaI $3.50.
Little Gents gun-metal Blu
cher Shoes: "wonderful' sole.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-19

FOR SALE-Celery plants, O. I.
Cooley, Stratford Road. Tel 1865.
7-18-2d
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-19

LOST-Eastern Star pin between
Main and Francis streets. Suitable
reward given if returned to A. C.
ItaWkel Elm ST. 1880
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-19
noe Cleaner

White Shoe Cleaner for Can
vas Shoes, special in the Shoe
Dept. at 15c.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-19

TO RENT--Tcnemcnt, suitable to
small family, second house from
trolley station, Elm Hill. 7-19-2dX
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-26
Can you hesitate? Good Heavens! The is fighting for yoy family we'll hs for 10ur reside you wife, y0u~ children, y0ur natlon
 Buy Bonds of the Third Liberty Loan

If you can't pay cash for your bonds you borrow part of the money your bank using the bonds secur ity or you buy them your bank easy partial payment plan. It trouble buy Liberty Bonds-t is trouble pay for them See your banker today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-26

Buy all you can possibly pay for though the pay ment involves se-denia Remember, you are not asked to gve your money you asked lend it, good interest to the weathies strongest, most honorable nation on the globe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-26

This space is donated by the SOUTHERN OIL COMPANY
 as part of its contribution toward winning the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-19
PERSONAL POINTS

Sergeant Hugh J. Lawson, SIG
Nineteenth avenue, has returned
from Iowa City, where he was dis
charged from the S. A T. c. at the
University of Iowa. He was mem
Der of the first company released
after the men receiving vocational
training had been discharged from
the service.
Walter Beck, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Victor Beck, ST., z9il Sixth avenue,
las been promoted to the rank Of
sergeant, according 70 word reeeiv-
cd by the parents. He is a member
OF the Two Hundred Fifteenth en-
gineers and is stationed at Camp
Logan, Texas.
Mrs. Ellen Callahan was removed
from st. Anthony's hospital to her
home, ZIG Fourteenth street, today.
She is recovering after a severe
Illness.
Miss Florence McConochie, 1911
Twelfth avenue, has returned home
for the holidays from her studies at
Northwestern university at Evans
ton.
Mrs. Frank Ekstrom, 1921 Fourth
avenue, who recently went to Roch-
ester, Mimi, TO undergo an opera
ton, has been taken seriously i'll
with influenza. Her husband has
joined her at Rochester.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-19
Fiftieth Anniversary
Event Next w eek

on Monday, Dec. %, Mayor and
llgs. William McConochie VIII OBJ
serve the anniversary OF their we'd
ding soIemnzed SO years ago There
wllI he no formal entertainment
alt Dir and Mrs. NcCCnoChie Will
he az home TO friends from 3 0 clock
gu,l IN lGe afternoon and Z
until 10 In the evening. Dinner
E-iiI be served with only the immed-
late family present at o'clock The
marriage OF Miss Isabel hltsOn and
William McCCn0Cbie was an event
Of Dee. p. 1868. al the home Of the
brides parents, AIR. and Mrs. W.
Nitson. the ceremony taking place
on their farm near JOslin. Mr.. and
Mrs. McCouOchie Will receive a
large number Of friends during the
hours on Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-19
Amna Caldron in Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting Of AmOo
CaIcr0n. Mysterious Order Witches
Of Salem, met yesterday afternoon
Tor the annual election of officers
in Masonic temple
The election resulted as follows:
Mysterious encaaRtTess - Mrs.
Josephine Mace.
Naiad-AIrs. \. Oberg.
Gnome- Mrs. Mary Richmond.
Secretary Anna S evens.
Treasurer Mrs. HiIda Anderson.
The remainder Of the officers will
he named and installed during some
time in January Mrs. Mary Rich
mOnd, chairman of the refreshment
committee, was the recipient Of a
handsome silver tray presented by
Mrs. Florence UIlemeyer in behalf
Of the caldTOn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-19

Miss Julia Anderson. III Fifth
avenue. Moline. entertained mem
b1rs OF the TWin-City Lutheran
Hospital circle yesterday afternoon
iii cher home. Many routine mat
tiers pertaining 70 the past years
work OF the organization were
taken up There was = good at
tendance and social hour was
pCut after the, business meeting
when refreshments we're passed.
There was Vicrrola music and sew
c-aI vocal selections.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-19

terday at her home, four miles
northeast of Cambridge, following
an attack of influenza and pneumo-
mia. She Is survived by the wild
over and two small children. Her
maiden name was Miss Daisy
Crouch and she was a daughter of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-19

bers will have the privilege of hear
ing Miss Alice French OF Davenport
talk on the subject, The Red Ter
ror-How 1t Came and How 1t VIII
Go" Miss French Will sketch the
Russian revolution and will take
her personal knowledge of events
as CLEANED from conversation with
intimate friends who have been in
Russia recently.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-19

Members Of the WOmen's Home
and Foreign Missionary society Of
Zion Lutheran church met yester-
day afternoon in the chapel \
short business session vas held
and arrangements were partly made
for : very line program Of songs
and addresses to be given in March
in the church The details of the
affair viii be announced later. Re
freshments were served after the
meeting. the hostesses Of the after
noon being Mrs Una BeTseIl and
Mrs F A Bengston
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-19

1927 Seventeenth street. reo.,..,
D by parcel post this morning ~ -
German helmets picked rs w
the battlefield by her son. ss-.. -.
j. S. Smith. who is with a .1d ss'.l.
detachment OF the Two HrrS .isai
Thirteenth infantry, overseas req
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-19
Social Announcements.

South Park Women's guild meets
tomorrow afternoon with Mrs Rob
ert Whitley, 1929 Twenty ninth
and-a-half street at 2:30 o'clock.
The students of Rev. +. j. Rolls
class Of the Evangelical Church OF
Peace meet this evening at his
home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-19
Mrs. HawIey Hostess Mission


Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Felt, 1914
Fourteenth street, were most pleas
antly surprised yesterday when
friends and neighbOrs called in Gel
ebration Of their 18TH wedding ami
versary, the guests coming during
the morning and serving dinner at
II O'Clock The afternoon hours
were delightful with knitting and
soc.aDility Mr.. and MIS- Felt were
given several pieces of cut glass in
remembrance OF the day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-19
JEWS ADOPT PROGRAM.

Philadelphia, Dec. 19.-The Amer
loan Jewish congress adopted
bill Of rights" for new and reor-
yanized nations, to be presented to
the peace conference.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-19

The annual sale held yesterday
afternoon al Memorial hall given by
Barbara FrietchIe tent 81, Daugh-
tiers Of Veterans, was a very sue
cessfuI affair. There was a very
large number of friends called dur
ing the afternoon ana purchased
lovely articles for their Christmas
giving. 4 light luncheon was served
during the afternoon and piano
music was enjoyed. The hail was
trimmed with flags
and bunting. The proceeds amount
Ell to s95. The regular MEETING of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-19
FLU TAKES SECOND
MEMBER IN FAMILY

Especial to The Argus).
Cambridge. ILL.,, Dec. 19.-Mrs.
Elmer Sandberg passed away yes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-19
HUN HEAD PIECES
SENT BY SOLDIER

Trophies Of war are beginning 10
put in an appearance in Rock Is
land 10 general. Mrs. j.. &. Smith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-19
TRINITY Guild al Parish House.

Trinity Guild al Parish House.
Trinity guild members held their
December meeting yesterday after
noon in the parish house. & settle
meat of the annual sale held last
Wednesday showed a profit Of $1I5
which is a gratifying sum with
which to start the work of the new
year. On Wednesday, Jan S. the
annual meeting Of the society will
be held with Mrs. T. Donahue.
2502 Eighth avenue A nominating
committee composed Of Mrs. F. b.
Halves. Mrs Ralph Dart and Mrs
NJ Hall was named yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-19
SOCIAL. EVENTS

the society will be held Friday
evening at Memorial hall
Mrs. HaWIey Hostess Mission
SOcie&y.
Mrs h Hawley, 1929 Tenth street,
was hostess yesterday afternoon 10
members Of the Ladies society OF
the Second Christian church at her
home. The Is members present
spent a very enjoyable and profita-
bic afternoon sewing. Luncheon
vas served by the following COM
mittee: Mrs. Eugersoll, Mrs. Fish
CT and Mrs. Cook The members
decided not to hold their next meet
ing until Jan. 5, the place Of meet
ing undecided.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-19

Miss French to Speak.
When the Clinton Womans club
meets Saturday, Jan. 4 the mem
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-19

This is special week in jewelry,
and cut glass at
McCabe's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Crouch of
Cambridge. Her brother passed
away last Saturday from influenza.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-19
Kayser's
Italian Silk
Undergarments
Rich, dainty, attractive gar
ments for gift selections.

Kayser's Italian silk knickers. heavy
quality, flesh and white. c. SO
each, 81. 30 and -. -. -. Do. y
Kayser's Italian silk vests. % 20
flesh and white. each -. 90. OZsOU
Italian silk Envelope ehernisc. an exeep-
tionally fine quality garment with silk
embroidered, hemstitchcd and o. nO
ribbon trimmed top each .. j sGU
Others at $500. $50. SI2j.
Kayser's Italian silk knickers with triple
rufIle Of satin ribbon. O. 90
Another style with lace trim, q 4 ~
hemstitched and ribbon trim az pc 4 y
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-19
First Floor Gift OFFERINGS
Store will close at 6 p. m.
Christmas eve.

Store Hours: 8 a. m. to 8 p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-19

u LlllZG IOf DlOuSeS
Large assortments
and unusually low
Tub silks in stripes
and figures, 50 in.
wide, very choice
line of patterns
$1.00, $1.35, .$1.75
Heavy quality vel
velts for scarfs, an
elegant, deep pile
fabric, yard
$1.75, $500, $2.25
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-27

henceforth might be an echo of the
decision of the peace conference and
mainly directed to the cares and in
structions of his children and the
protection and direction of workers
and the counselling of the wealthy
classes for the good use of their
wealth and authority.
The Pope expressed wish that
the decisions of the coming peace
congress not only would re-establish
order, but would give new birth ito
human sentiments which will render
communion with our brothers and
the sacrifices made for them sweet"
The Pontiff declared that he would
do all in his power to facilitate ac-
quiescence in the decisions of the
congress in order to insure just
and durable peace.
Pope Benedict expressed doubt
whether the tempest that had devas-
tated the world had not left in the
hearts of men the deadly remains
of ancient rancors, unwholesome
germs of discord, vengeance and re-
prisals. The very ardor of war and
the passion for defense of country,
the Pontiff added, were noble in
their origin. although 1t was natural
that in principle they could easily
lead to excesses and make the germs
of social discord more grave
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-27

in foodstuffs is termed. and this is
beginning to diminish markedly.
A month ago it was possible to
buy butter. sausages and some other
articles from these surreptitious
dealers at high prices. During the
last fortnight, however. 1t has be-
come increasingly difficult to find
these things, and even tho best CON
nections and sources" now are un-
able to produce more than occa-
sional small portions at greatly in
creased prices.
When the crafty dealers in this
business cannot longer secure arti-
cles, there can hardly be n doubt
that 1t Is because they do not exist.
Wealthy people. it is true, still can
obtain limited quantities of what
used to be considered necessaries.
but now are considered luxuries,
though at terrifying prices In one
particular case one man In Berlin
paid $40 marks for a ham, the eggs
to go with 1t costing three marks
apiece. A dinner recently purchased
ut an Unter Den, Linden restaurant,
consisting of thin soup, fish, meat
and a baked apple, cost 62 marks
Coffee would have cost three marks
additional.
What such prices mean can best
be realized when 1t is considered that