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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-29
Br-r-r--!t's Blanket Time!

And one Of theoe blankets is mighty welcome these
cool nights
We are fortunate having this large for blankets
and qus These however
and are way below the of today It's good
cpate your future needs for later
% assortment or such prices to choose from
Cotton blankets full size marked 81 50 per
PAIR and up Cotton and wool blankets gyy size $500
per pair and up.
Cotton and wool blankets white svt heecy pink
or blue borders are marked pair no 80 to $3.50.
Crib blankets, wool are marked from $500 70
l0O0 per pair
Comforts cotton filed be had variety of covers
and prices They have centes ana
are marked ~ $47b, IS 80 to $8 90 each
Lamb wool comforts, the finest of covered with
cen or SILK IN attractive patterns marked s. 90
$500, $10t0 S11 80 up to 100
t26O to $1,000. - -
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-29
RELIEVES TIRED,
ACHING MUSCLES
Sloan's Liniment Gives Sooth-
ing, Comforting Relief.
Get a Bottle Today.

II goes right after that fever, that hot,
pain-throhbing Joint, that uncomfortable
swelling Relief comes quickly, for Sloan 9
liniment penetrates without rubbing when
applied.
Congestion and inflammation, resulting
IN aches, pains, stiffness, give way before
it's soothing, warmth-promotjon. Eco
nomlcal. certain. convenient. clean You
won't find druggist who hasn't Sloans $
Liniment. Soc. toe, 81 20
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-29
CHINESE SEEKS WEST POINT.
New Republic Asks u. s. To Educate
Lad For War

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Washington, Oct 29--Congress has
been asked. by President Wilson to pass
a resolution permitting Zeng TIE Wong.
a citizen of China, to attend West Point
Military Academy. A joint resolution
has been introduced in both Houses.
Passage on the resolution said the
President in q communication accom-
panying the resolution. would be regard
ed as an act of courtesy by the govern
ment Of China"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-29
For that new
arrival

Is 1t bassinett or wardrobe or .
bsby scalsi We have quite q showing
Of nursery fittings things that add So
much TO the comfort OF baby aaa
mother.
Bassinetts ss.oe up. Nursery chaas
from $500 to S6.ox.
High chairs, some adjustable as 70
height and that can be made into roen.
ers, $3.50 up to S16o0. Cribs, tho
safety kind, $500 up. Mastresse.
$1,000. K.ddie koopa baby oossumerS
baby walkers and large Assurtnsens
of Bloch Pullmans and tho small sSruri.
ers.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13
LudendorH Must Now Dance
To Foch's Music; Hun Chiefs
Due to Get Many Gray Hairs

this view. Foch is worrying the Ger
mans, and the satisfactory feature OF
The operation is that there IS now no
reason why he should not continue har.
rying them until tte maddcncd foe /,
compelled TO submit through sheer ina
bllity TO continue the struggle.
The trumps, present and future. are
now in our hands. and there IS no llng
er any need TO talk about If" we win
and when" we win. We are winning
The final victory has actually begun.
Hun Will Seek Peace Pawn. d
The key to the situation today may
C found m the fact that the enemy IS
now faced with a greater nccc NY rhlu
ever speedily to secure victory that
will enable him TO wTest from the allie,
peace IN any true compromise Now
that the German plans. based on the
capture Of Paris, have been forever up
set. it is evident that the enemy will
spare no effort 10 accomplish a similar
object in another direction.
The most likely point TO which he
would direct his attention would be the
channel ports. and doubt is felt there
that il IS safely the channel ports and
incidentally. the British coast opposite.
that forms one Of perhaps several un-
1crlying strategic reasons for the pres
ent battle.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13

which Harry Underwood had exposed
himself by his carele's display OF the
badge which ! now realized must be
realistically clever imitation Of the
real thing,
Pardon" The maye humility once
more clothed the chauficm's words.
bot there was an infection IN his yol.e
which think lolrcd even Mr.. Under
woods almost bomJprooi complaccncy
IL didn't know you were one Of US" &c
said with slow meaning "And-l
shall not forget H."
What Harry Prescribed.
He turned away abruptly and spoke
sharply to his burly companion -.
had come into the entrance evidently
waiting only a signal from the chauf.
ieur to join in any fracas that might be
impending"
Nothing doing, Joe" he said Surlily.
and the two saunlered OF, Of the cor
ridor entrance. their ofihand manner
evidently stimulated by the appear
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13

chance to follow Mr.. Underwood's
,uggestiOn.
Just cut this stuff out" he snarled.
his suaye manner vanishing I haven't
any time to waste lIcrel" lie threw
open his coat and displayed the badge
which had been the deciding factor in
my acquiescence to his plans. This
little thing means business, so can the
chatter and lay OFF,
hadge Is AmaIed.
To my surprise | saw Mr.. Under
woods features relax into a broad
smile Then with a dcit twist Of his
hand he threw open his own coat. Up
on the under lapel was a badge. out
wardly like the chauilcurs and "
own.
"Thcrc's the little things twin. boy.
50 you needn't have any scrup."s
about leaving your fair captive in my
hands Now toddle prontow
With the last words the laughter left
his face and a whiplaSh quality cr.pt
into his voice The chauffeur gl2cd
steadily at the badge for a long mo-
mcnt. and his face expressed astonish.
ment charRln and something else
something at which ! shiycrcd. not ior
myself but for the man towering 50
effectively IN front OF me | under
stood nothing else of the bizarre stu
alton save one thing-thc danger 10
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13

ance Of a police officer on his hourly
beat and one or two bclated pedcs-
trans.
Mr.. Underwood watched them out
was frown on his face which be-
Of sight in preoccupied silence. There
was a irown on his face which be-
lfayed his realization OF the serious
ness Of the situation He knew far
better than /. who could only guess
what vengeance could be taken by the
invisible heads OF the organization
which | suspected controlled him
His is the volatile daredevil tenn
permanent however. especially under
the influence OF liquor, that refuses
to be affected by adversely He
shrugged his shoulders as the men
disappeared through the door. as II
throwing off all thought OF them. then
turned 10 me with the old imps Of
mischief which well remembered
dancing in his brilliant black eyes.
Nice little party wasn't il. lady
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13

| (Copyrlght 1918, by the New YORK Times,
tho ghlchSo Tribune anl the oklahoma
City TiHesl
PARIS, Aug. l0-Dclayed.) THE
revenge OF the British as the new allied
offensive east OF Amcns IS called here.
simply confirms little prophecy | in
dulged IN my cable last Sunday when
] asserted that Foch's next blow would
come sooner than most people expected
Perhaps tomOrrowS German commu-
ni1uc will say the enemy is in. the
course Of achieving before AT,ens
what Ludendorii viii claim is another
tactical victory in the form OF a hasty
Withdrawal from another slice OF
French territory but expert opinion
sees IN the British victory which Is
now in progress much more than the
spec ocular Inauguration OF toch on
his new career as marshal of France
Whole Battle Aspect Changed.
II is realized here that Foch's latest
blow has been struck at a point which
he himself has chosen after careful
consideration OF the whole strategic
|postron. The new battle is one more
proof OF the Immediate change that has
come over the entire aspect OF the war
as a result OF Fochs vitality important
blow aRaiAst the German right flank
in the Aisnc Marnc salient on July l8
As a result OF that blow Fooh can
make the Germans dance TO his pip
ing. II is the allies who now have the
initiative. and whenever Foch decides
20 strike there the German reserves
will have to run 10 meet the blow In.
dications are that Foch's blows from
now on until at least the end Of next
month will be rapid and frequent
The rapidity with which the allied
attack before AmienS has followed the
second victory of the Marne confirms
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13
GARDEN FAIR WILL BE
AT LIBERTY KITCHEN

The first Oklahoma City gardening
fair wilt be held at the Liberty kitchen
August n and % and in order to slim
uiate interest $500 in war savings
stamps will be given as prizes. c. r.
Donart Announced yesterday No fee
will be charged There will be a sep
arate division open to boys and girls
~ we'll as the general contest, which
Is open TO all Entry blanks will be
furnished the contestants by the coun-
~ agents office.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13
Cocoanut Oil Fine
For Hair Washing

II you want TO keep your hair in
good condition, be careful what you
. wash II with.
Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali This dries the
scalp. makes the hair brittle and is
very harmful. Just plain mulsified CO.
coanut oil (Which is pure and entirely
greaseless), is much better than the
most expensive soap or anything else
you can use for shampooing. as this
can't possibly iniure the hair.
Simply moisten your hair with water
and rub Il in. One or TWO tablespoon
f,iis will make an abundance Of rich.
creamy laiher. and cleanses the hair and
scalp thoroughly. The lather rinses out
easily. and removes every particle Of
dust. dirt. dandruff and excessive oil
The hair dries quickly and evenly, and
Il leaves h fine and silky bright, fluffy
and easy TO manage.
You can get mulsified cocoanut oil at
most any drug store II is very cheap.
md few ounces Is enough 70 last
everyone in the family for months
(Ady)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13

What Hhppeneo When marry uhucI
wood Gave the Chauffeur a Surprise.
TuE chauffeur was no coward
Harry Underwood was much taller
much broader OF shoulder than he
but he stood his ground.
Pardon. sir" he said respectfully
but | am a secret service oisser, and
this lady is in my charge"
Like hell you areW Mr. Underwood
returned in,olently Whats the mat
ter with this nut, little girll" He spoke
the words without rclaxi"e for a sec
ond the steady gaze win which he was
holding the other man. ] realized
ulat the sudden emergency had Sobered
him just enough to make a dangerous
adversary for the chauffeur.
Lillian was 10 send 'cnger r
me" | bcgan. and then stepped with a
gasp Of dismay 10 think that had al
most betrayed by inference Lillians
connection with the service
"You needn't clip your words so
short" ldr Underwood said coolly
1--WE known lii was doing the e
tcctiye stuff for many moon You
haven't given anything way, so proceed
with your tale
His nonchalance was positively la.
-inating TO me With the exception OF
his eyes. which never left his adj
ycrsary's face. his whole attitude *
pressed bored Indifference to the sit
ult'un
The chauffeur was yisibly nervous.
His manner suggested that Of ah ami
ral ready to spring. He gave me 10
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13

The police OF Louisville. KY, have
found that a motorcycle outfit for dog
catching is more easily handled than a
horse drawn outfit One now in use
there, shown in the September Popular
Mechanics Magazine. consists Of a two
wheel car containing a cage and at-
ached to the rear OF motorcycle. Ac-
companying the outfit is a driver and .
dog catcher equipped with a long
handled net
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13

fairl" he asked, and then he put Me
hand upon my arm and with the souch
Of exaggerated masterful tenderness
which had always resented in nim.
You're lust about done up" be an
nounced in the manner OF one making
a discovery, "and I'm going to pre-
scribe for you Wen Just get a taxi
and get over to the nearest restaurant
quickly as the wheels will revolve.
Some good hot food with a kick in
it-thats what will perk you upW
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13
Women Watchnen
On Rail Crossings,
New Plan of M'Adoo

WASHINGTON, Aug. I3,-Thou-
sands OF women will be drawn into rail-
read employment within the next few
months to take the places OF men en-
tering the army and going to other in
dustries, according TO plans now being
formulated by the railroad sdministra-
tion. Women are to be employed ex-
tensively as clerks in railway offices,
q, expert accountants, ticket sellers,
station agents crossing watchmen car
cleaners and to some extent as track
laborers.
--W.s.s.-
Unpaid telephone bills for the month
OF August are past due. II not paid by
s p. m OF the 18th, service viii be
discontinued Southwest Bell Tel x
Tel. Co. (Adv)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13
Reve1adons
2E2Wfe
Ndt.1c Cf2rrXOorf

What Happened When Harry Under
wood Gave the Chauffeur a Surprise
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13
By Charles II. GIastey.

Copyright, 1915 by tho New YORK Times,
City TiHlesl
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-23
ATTORNEY-GENERA SAYS
HE; APPROVES COIrRSF

Acknowledgement Gregory is in en-
tire accord with the views of Mr.
Hughes This was revealed in his let
,ei 10 Senator Chamberlain. transmit
ting the letter of Mr. Hughes.
Senator Cha mberlain received the
letter from Mr.. Hughes within few
minutes after the Senate had voted to
clothe the committee with additional
powers TO conduct lis investigation.
He sert at once for members of the
committee. and laid the matter before
them. in order 10 ascertain their wishes
in the matter of proceedings.
There was no formal action by the
committee, although the letter was
generally discussed. A meeting of the
committee Will be held Friday at
which time there may he a definite
decision as TO whether or not any more
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-23

witnesses will be heard on aircraft
| matters.
1t can be stated authoritatively that
majority of the members OF the COM
mittee are inclined to accept tho state.
ments contained i'm the Hughes letter
as proper definition. of tho course
which the committee follows. 1t /.
practically assured that the committee
VIII. Tor time at least. suspend it's
inquiry into all matters concerning the
aircraft situation SO that MIR hughes
may have the freedom of action which
he desires.
Senator Chamberlain said he was in
ctned to agree with Mr.. Hughes that
the Department of Justice should h4re
free hand in the investigation. Sem
ator Thomas Of Colorado. named as
chairman OF the subcommittee on air
craft. made similar statement.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-23
CaIome| Today! Sick Tomorrow!
Guarantee Dodson's Liver Tone
Don't take nasty, dangerous calomel when bilious,
constipated, headachy. Listen to mel

Calomel makes you sick: you lose
days work. Calomel is quicksilver
and it salivates: calome! Injuries your
liver.
II you are bilious. feel lazy. sluggish
and all knocked out; II your bowels ar.
constipated and your head aches or
stomach Is sour, just take spoonful
calomel. podson's Liver Tone is real
liver medicine. Youll know il next
morning because you will wake up
feeling fine. Your liver will be working
your headache and dizziness gone, your
stomach VIII be sweet and bowels
regular. You will feel like working
You'll be cheerful: full of vigor and
mbition.
Your druggist or dealer sells you a
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-23

DIR. Smith VIII Speak
Rev. james Power Smith. d. D.. the
sole surviving member OF Stonewap
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-23

Many Charged With Speeding.
Eighteen alleged speeders on tho
Petersburg Turnpike will be given a
hearing before Magistrate J. N Bowen,
of Manchester District. this morning
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-23

bottle Of Dodson's Liver Tone for O few
cents under my personal guarantee that
it Will clean your sluggish liver better
than nasty calomel; II won't make you
SICK and you can eat anything you
want without being salivated. Your
druggist guarantees that each spoon
tul VIII start your liver, clean your
bowels and straiGhten you up by
morning or You get your money back
Children gladly take Dodson's Liver
Tone because IL is pleasant tasting and
doesn't grpe or cramp or make them
sick.
l am selling millions Of bottles Of
Dodson's liver Tone TO people who
have found thatthfs pleasant vegeta BILE
liver medicine takes the place Of dan
Serous calomel Buy one bottle on my
sound reliable guarantee. Ask your
druggist about me.-Ady.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-23
HUGHES PREPARES
TO GO DEEP INTO
AIRCRAFT DEAL


T'VNtlHUtU HON F'lrSt PaEC.)
and in order that we may have this
opportunity Ut is desirable that i;
should be generally understood that
when we are through that we shall
state IactS we have asccrtained In the
manner i have suggested above. to the
end that all may TIC satisfied TO await
the results of our investigation. When
we have reached that result ! should
suppose that our report would have
such thoroughness that it would be ac-
ceptcd as the final statement in the
matter. unless. of course. some new
evidence not discovered by us should
thereafter come 10 light
Very sincerely yours
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-23
NEW CALOMEL IS
WHOLLY DELIGHTFUL

ssSx Aletabs, the ncw harmless and nau
ssealess calome!. may now b.. obtairEd
az almost any good drug store As a
new Calotabs are even more effective
than the o!d style caiomei, yet there Is
mot the slightest danger. nausea nor
sNEp1easa ntness '''
gtkss6 One Ca lotab At bedtime with swaJ
low III water. that's all Next morn.
SfqE you awake feeling fine, with a
fhkhrty appetite for breakfast Ear
what you please. fruits, Acids or any.
4 thing, There Is not the slightest dan,
ser nor interference with your work
EGatotnbs are sold only In original,
Gt41ed packages, price thirty-nve Cents
HXApr druggist viii refund your rnonsv
339 you are not deligh;cd-he recon-.
Bfaends them.-Ady.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-23
Roll of Honor
List Shouting Men Who We're
Killed or Injured on
French Soil.
ley Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. May 22.-The

WASHINGTON, May 22.-The army
casualty list to-day contained forty
eight names. divided rs follows:
Killed in action. three: died o.
wounds. two: died of disease. two;
wounded severely, thirty 4eight: wound
cd slightly, three.
Lieutenant Robert II. Long. Houston
Texas. who was severely wounded. was
the only officer named
Died of wounds: Corporal Thomas
g. Speck. Livingston. Tenn.
Wounded severely. Private Charlie
c. Plylcr. White street. Spartanburg
S. C.
Wounded severely: Private John j
McArn, Short Leaf. Ala.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-23
TOBACCO PART OF RATI0Ns
General PcrshinE ArranEcs to Give
Each Soldier Four-Tenths
Ounce Daily.
tBy Associated Press
WITI TILE, hfERIC,A a

tBy Associated Press
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, May 22.-Tobacco which
heretofore has been purchased by the
soldiers or issued by the Red Cross and
other agencies. will be made a part of
the regular rations. On the rccommen-
dation of General Pershnc. the War
Department has decided upon this ac-
ton. There will be issued to each SOL
dier OF the expeditionary forces daily
four-tenths of an ounce of smoking to-
bncco and ten cigarette papers. Ger
tain other articles may be substituted
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-23
ENTERS RACE
II. carlton Hanes. of Fairfax, Become,
Candidate for ConEress From
Eighth District

H. carlton Hanes. Of Fairfax. has
paid the fee of $50 TO enter tho
primary. to be held In August. to elect
a Congressman from the Eighth Con-
gressional District. Both Congress
man &. c. Carlin and Colonel L. b
White have paid tho fees: so the en-
trance OF Mr.. Hanes makes q three
cornered race at least
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-23

iJacksons stan, will lecture on the
Confederate chieftain in tho parish
house OF Emmanuel Episcopal Church
tonight at S:15 o'clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-23
WOMEN WORK ON STREETS
THROUGH0IT DAY

This picturesque phase of the cam
paign yesterday was begun al noon.
when the silent choir appeared on
Main Street-down where the crowds
q thronged before the Federal Building.
s in end out. 10 keep business as usual
and TO hear from those whose business
Ms war for liherty--And stood notion
Sless. mute. but with their silent ID-
Il peals "bludSeoning dumb" those who
8 came and haG not done their duty
Thirty minutes later this same host
Aof that type which was last at the
Cross and iirSt a. the Sepulcher" APP
peared--like prayeriul apparition-
along the shopnlns center OF Rich
1 mond, begging those ono changed
their dollars--in which decenCy is in
) fact trusting to great degree in this
contest O. riches man-powers, morales
and good and evil-not 10 forget. and
not to forget that Our boys" will re-
Z member And there, too. these women.
sof whom Richmond men and soldiers
1 are proud. made their silent appeal for
help.
All day long the women o: the city
worked al the booths soliciting con-
tributlons to the Red Cross war .e,ie:
fund and. as result OF their arduous
} toll and The silent appeal, IT is be-
lieVed ihat an accounting will reveal
y a liberal contribution II the public
s booths With three mora days 20 20.
& 1t is expected thai Richmond will stop
& her dreaming anc be determined TO
= the list Of those that love their fellow
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-23
0|RED GROSS NURSES STAGE
1sTRIk|AG DEMONSTRATION
;Avhite.Robed Figures Make "SilcnI
Appeal" on Broad and
Main Streets.
iCITY's CONTRIBUTIONS GROW
Richmond Has Given S30S.000 to
Wars Mercy Fund, but j. lag
ging Behind Other Sections, and
Is Short Apportionmcnt.

The supreme effort OF the city Was
made yesterday 10 aid III the Sloo.-
( 100000 Red Cross drive to keep intact
the respectable social fabric of the
wv orld, and 10 get Richmond nearer the
i top of the long list of towns trying TO
sspcnetrate the enemy lines by raising
1.-THE quotas assigned them In this cam
apaign. a total OF S3S.00o.o1 was added
Ito the subscriptions. raising The
& aggregate since the drive began to
something over 100000.
81 Even the streets of this city were
s turned into cathedral of sacred
s statuary at noon. How statute like
81 see thee stand" when 800 women OF
i Richmond marched down Main street
! from Sixth 10 Twelfth and pillared
themselves in robes OF white along The
q curbins. No word MAS spoken as they
ssstood, living statuary. with onl! tn"
one word: Give" and the familiar red
sscross on a White slreamcr hung. KNAPP
Il sack-like around their shoulders.
6 speaking. as it were, - come 10 save
5 mot to condemn,
! each side of the ;horoushfare started
from Twelfth street marching single
Z file hack towards sixth. and the end
1 of the line passed. each of the silent
choir fell in behind. Al Sixth Street.
I the first. who had become last. brought
\ UP the rear. and the two columns of
Sauna ritans marched TO Broad Street TO
present the same spectacle and the
same appeal TO the throng there be-
8 tween First and Ninth