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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14

hey have stripped the kaiser and left him no weapons for
evil when the Spaniard, Balboa. found himself deeply involved
III debt in one OF the West India islauds-and debt was = ser.
Gus thing in those days-hc escaped rom his creditors in a
barrel which was picked up at sea. The kaiser has no barrel.
ana nor even a tub III which TO make his escape, lie must
depend on the humanity OF the allies, a virtue to which he -
a stranger. His dream OF conquest is gone. "
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14

AND A train Is wrecked.
.
AND SCORES are killed.
AND HERE am I.
STANDING IDLY BY.
AND ALL the time.
I AM the man
AND I STAND for the man
WHO PAYS the money.
TO THE hOtel propristoe.
THAT THE walters ana cooks.
AND THE hotel proprietor.
ARE ogARRELINa about.
AND rt the man.
WHOSE MONEY 1T is.
THAT THE milk wagon man.
AND HIS employer.
ARE oUARRELrNG about
AND IN the man.
WHO PAYS the fare.
THAT THE street. car man.
AND HIS employer.
ARE ogAFRErrNG about.
AND WHILE they're a~uarrslinE.
CAN'T DO fed.
AND I get no milk.
AND TRAINS are wrecked. y.
AND I'M crushed to death.
AND I leave to my widow.
A LIBERTY bond.
THAT have bought.
BECAUSE WE'RE at war.
TO HELP free the world.
FROM AuTocRAcrs rule,
I THANK you.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14

When the boys get home from abroad they will be grown
men, with manly ideas that will dominate the country The
~denlogague will have no standing among them.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14

Whatever has become Of Burns woman who used to "Mak.
aud elaithes look uaist as guides the new"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14

Heroic deeds have been 50 numerous that the battle front
sparkles in one glitter OF glory
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-14
German
Somebody Is Aluuys Taking the Joy Ont ofLie-By Briggs

Copyright, 1918, BY the TrIhune AssoclRl
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-18
AUTOMOBILE PARCEL
POST ESTABLISHED

SAVANNAH, Ca, February Is
Within ten days parcel post auto
mobile route will be in operation be-
tween Savannah and Statesboro ac'
cording to an announcement by the
third assistant postmaster general
Yesterday. The first truck has been
sent to Savannah arriving here aboard
ship two days ago and others viii
follow if the new route is a success,
II was announced eventually the route
will form part of chain of routes by
automobile which have been authoriz-
ed by the postofice department from
Portland, Maine, to Savannah ana
thence to New Orleans. Other routes
will be established in this section with
in a short time, the department an
nounced.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-18
CASES SMALL
POX NEAR HIGHLAND

HIGHLAND. Ca, February IS. =
Some two or three cases of small pox
have been located on the farm of Mr.
r. T. Humber, Jr., near this city All
sorts of precautions have been taken
to keep the cases quarintined in
order to order to prevent further
spread of the disease AS practically
every man, woman and child in the
city have been vaccinated within the
past few years it is hardly probable
that the disease will spread here.
None of the families who have the
disease or those who have been ex'
posed will be allowed whiting the city
until the danger of spreading is over.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-18
Tax Values Increase.

ATLANTA, Ga, February 1S.-Geor-
gia's taxable values have increased
$13O, 100000 since the passage of the
tax equalization law, according to the
annual repore of Judge John c. Hart,
state tax commissioner, for 1917. With
out this increase in tax values, direct
" due to the equalization law, the
state could not have increased APP
preparations to the common schools
and Confederate pensioners. The
equalization law and the Inheritance
law were passed as companion meas
ures in the administration of Cover
nor John NJ. Slaton Repeated efforts
have been made to repeal the equali-
cation law. but all have failed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-18
TO BRING ALLEGED
BLACKMAILERS TO
TRIAL In ATLANTA

ATLANTA, Ca, February 49,
Plans are being made to bring Mrs.
H. H. Hirsch and ]. W. Cook to trial
without delay on the charge of at
tempting to extort 100000 from Mayor
Asa G. Gambler on a blackmail threat.
Both are in jail, having been indicted
By the Fulton county grand jury
1t developed yesterday that Mrs.
Hirsch went to an Atlanta broker
and asked his advice concerning in
vestments, stating that she expected
shorty to come into possession of
large sum of money He advised her
to invest her money in bonds. She
asked him a number of questions con-
corning the relative desirability of
government, state and municipal
bonds, tax exemptions, ETC. The bank
er will be summoned as a leading
witness for the prosecution.
Reuben R. Arnold, the famous At
lanta lawyer, will head the prosecution
of Cook and Mrs. Hirsch. He was call
ed into consultation when the first
overtures were made to Mayor Gambler
for the purpose of obtaining money,
and took part in laying the trap which
resulted in the indictment of both of
them
H. H. Hirsch, the husband of the
woman in the case, is highly regard
ed in Atlanta He is prominent fire
insurance man and enjoys the respect
and esteem of all who know him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-18
GOVERNMENT FOOD MAN
APPEARS IN RICHLAND

RICHLAND, Ga, Feb. ia gov
eminent food Inspector struck Rich
land this week and before many OF
the markets and business houses were
aware of his presence he was upon
them. Nothing of serious nature
was found, but some cans of canned
goods were condemned in some of the
stores, and minor corrections were
ordered for meat markets of the city
The inspector was somewhat surpris-
ed that the city authorities were so
slack in looking after the pure food
laws and suggested to some of the au-
tborities that this work should not be
allowed to go unnoticed in the future.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-18
AUGUSTA PEOPLE UP IN
ARMS OVER WATER BILL

AUGUSTA, Ca, Feb. 1S.-Bills for
January water rent are reaching Au-
gusta people, and there is a royal
row ON. augusta has just recently
changed from the fiat rate to the me-
ter basis The bills now being sent
out are for January consumption
the drst, month under the meter sys>
tenn.
One citizen, whose house rent is
only $50, received a bill for $4O.10
for water used Another is charged at
the rate of 5000 gallons of water a
day. A house, a very small one, oc-
cupied by colored woman, and where
there is but one opening, has got a
bill high up in four figures. The
alarming part Of it all, however, is
the great humber of bills averaging
about $500 Off the month Citizens
claim that meters are being read
wrong; that while they were to be
charged for January water only, they
are being charged for two or three
months. AS a matter of fact, the me,
tiers were put in in November and De
cember, but charges were to be made
for January only. 1t is the belief that
the inspectors read the meters as they
found them and forgot that they should
not charge for months prior to Jan
uary. Aat any rate, there is a mighty
protest.
The city officials call attention to
the water wasted during January
when millions of gallons of water
were permitted to flow, to keep pipes
from freezing" and when as the re-
suit of broken water pipes-all of
which was recorded by the meters.
During January the water supply was
So extensive that the water supply
was at the famine point and the aux
Hilary steam outfit had to be brought
into service, the water being sent
through the pipes without going into
the filters AS a result the board OF
health ordered all water boiled before
being drunk.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-18
CANADIAN WOMEN TO
GET RIGHT TO VOTE

OTTAWA, Ont, Feb. 18.-The ex-
tension of the franchise to Canadian
women is announced by the govern
ment as a part of it's established pol
icy. 1t was stated that woman stuff
rage would be an established fact in
Canada before another election is
held.
This statement was generally inter
preted to mean that the measure will
be introduced at the next session of
parliament, which probably will open
within the next six weeks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-18
Portable French Houses.

PARIS, Feb. Is - Portable houses
erected in France BY the English
and American Friends, working in
conjunction with the American Red
Cross. number sol. These shelter
1,756 persons.
Some of the American Friends are
threshing in the country barns about
Sermaize. Several men are at WORK
erecting tractors and plows recently
arrived from America. Goats for the
peasants of the invaded regions are
being imported from the Pyrenees
mountains.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-18
Food Meeting.

FITZGERALD Feb. 1S-County Food
Administrator A. H. Denmark has
called a meeting of all retail grocers
in the county for Thursday evening,
when J. C. Brewer manager of the
Consolidated Grocery Company, viii
inform the grocers on their specific
duties in carrying out the rules of the
food administration and the impor-
lance of their cooperating with this
department.
DR.. Denmark has issued complete
rules and regulations in accordance
with the federal food administration
and is endeavoring to popularize the
system with the consumers through
the local groeers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-18
BANDITS ESCAPE WITH
FOUR THOUSAND BOOTY

CLEVELAND, o., Feb. 18.-Two BAN
dts held up and robbed Peslie J..
Sadler, cashier of the Cottage Cream
cry Company late, yesterday. Sadler
was on his way from the creamery
concerns office to the bank when held
up, and the robbers secured $4,000 in
checks and $4,000 in cash. They have
not yet been captured.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-18
For Burning Eczema

Greasy salves and ointments should not
be applied if good clear skin is wanted.
From any druggist for 35c, or $1.0O for
extra large size, get bottle of zemo.
When applied as directed it effectively
removes eczema, quickly stops itching, and
heals skin troubles, also sores, burns,
wounds and chatting. It penetrates, cleanses
and soothes. Zemo is clean, dependable
and inexpensive, penetrating, antiseptic
liquid. Try it, as we believe nothing you
have ever usedis as effective and satisfying.
The E. W. Rose Co.. Cleveland, o.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-18
BLEACH YOUR
DARK SKIN
Have SOFT, FAIR, CLEAR, BRIGHT
SKIN.
Use Black and White. Sent by Mail
CSC. Agfats Make An Easy Living.

Use Black and White. Sent by Mail
25e. Ageats Make An Easy Living.
Just try Black and White Ointment
(for white or colored folks. Apply as
directed on IL bel, to face, neck, arms
or hands Il is very pleasant to the
skin anu Las the effect of bleaching
dark, sallow Or blotchy skin, clean
ng the skin of risings. bumps, pimples.
lackheads, tan or giving you
clear, saft, bright complexion, max
ing you the envy of everybody. Sold
on a money back guarantee, only 25c
stamps or coin sent by mail.
FREE.
If you send 81 for four boxes of
Black and White Ointment, a Csc cake
Of Black and White Soap, included
free. A, -ents make an easy living rep
fesenting us. Apply for territory and
special deal. Address Plough Chem
zeal Co, Memphis, Tenn Write now
to-day-whiIe you think about it.-adv
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-19

the top of the ladder and opened
| the door. We listened with bated
breath. Then he shouted:
! Blast my headlights, If it amt
a poor dog Come along side mate,
you're on lee shore, and in u sor-
ry plight"
oh, what relief those words
were to us!
With the candle in one hand and
dark object under his arm, Bill
returned and deposited in our midst
the sorriest-looking specimen of a
cur dog you ever set eyes on. 1t was
so weak it couldn't stand. But that
look in its eyes-just gratitude, plain
gratitude. Its stump of tail was
pounding against my mess TIM and
sounded Just like message in the
Morse code. Happy swore' that it
was sending S. @. s..
We were like a lot of school chill
dren, every one wanted to help, and
make suggestions at the same time
Hungry suggested giving it some
thing to eat, while lkey wanted to
play on his Internal jews harp,
claiming it was a musical dog. Hun
gry's suggestion met our approval,
and there was a general scramble
for haversacks. All we could mus
ter was some thard bread and a big
piece of cheese.
His nibs wouldn't eat bread, and
also refused the cheese, but not be-
fore smiling at it for couple of
minutes. l was going to throw the
cheese away, bat Hungry said he
would take it. l gave it to him.
We We're in a quandary. 1t was
evident that the dog was starving
and in a very weak condition. Its
coat was lacerated all over, prob
ably from the bites of rats. That
stump of a tail kept sending S. o. S.
against my mess tin. Every tap
went straight to our hearts. We
would get something to eat for that
mutt if we were shot for it.
Sailor Bill volunteered to burg
glarize the quartermaster's stores
for can of unsweetened condensed
milk, and left on his perilous ven
ture. He was gone about twenty
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-19

Ito he Continued)
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-19
(COntinued)

We were machine gunners of the
British Army stationed Somewhere
in France" and had just arrived at
our rest billets, after weary march
from the front line sector.
The stable we had to sleep in was
en- old, rainshacSle affair. absolutely
over-run with rats-great big black
fellows, who used to chew up our
leather equipment, eat our rations'
and run over our bodies at nigh.
German gas had no effect on these
rodents: in fact, they seemed TO
thrive. The floor space would COM
fortablv accommodate about twen-
~ men lying down, but when thir-
tv-three, including equipment, were
crowded into it, it was nearly un-
bearable.
The roof and walls We're full of
shell holes. When it rained con-
tant drip, drip. drip was in order.
We were so crowded that if a fellow
was unlucky enough (and nearly all
of us in this instance were unlucky)
to sleep under hole, he had to grin
and bear it. 1t was like sleeping be-
Meath a shower bath.
At one end of the billet, with a
ladder leading up to 1t was a sort of
grain bin, with a door in it. This
place was the headquarters of our
guests, the rats. Many stormy
cabinet meeting was held there by
them. Many a. boot was thrown at
Il during the night to let them know
katNTommy Atkins objected to the
matter under discussion. Sometimes
one of these missiles would ricochet,
and land on the upturned counte-
nance of n snoring Tommy. and for
about half an hour even the rats
would pause in admiration of his
flow of language.
On the night in question we Topped
down in our wet clothes, and were
soon asleep. AS was usual, No.
guns crew were together.
The last time we had rested in
this particular village, it was inhab
tied by civilians, but now ii was de-
serted. An order had been issued,
two days previous to our arrival,
that all civilians should move far
ther back of the line.
when l was awakened by Sailor Bill
shaking me by the shoulder. He
was trembling like leaf, and whis-
pered to me:
Wake up, Yank, this ships haun-
ted. There's some one aloft who's
been moaning for the last hour.
Sounds like the wind in the rigging.
l amt scared of humans or Ger
mans, but when it comes to messin'
in with spirits it's time for me to go
below. Lend your ear and cast
er, and listen"
l listened sleepily for a minute or
so. but could hear nothing. Com
ing to the conclusion that Sailor
Bill was dreaming things, I was
again soon asleep.
Perhaps fifteen minutes had elaps-
ed when 1 was rudely awakened.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-19
Jim-A Soldier of the King
BY Arthur Guy Empc

"Yank, for Gods sake, come
aboard and listen!' 1 listened, and
sure enough, right out of that grain
pm overhead came a moaning and
whimpering, and then a scratching
against the floor. My hair stood on
end. Blended with the drip. drip of
the rain, and the occasional scurry-
ing OF a rat overhead, that noise had
supernatural sound. | was really
frightened; perhaps my nerves were
a triffe unstrung from our recent
tour in the trenches.
| awakened Ikey Honney. while
Sailor BIZ reused Happy Houghton
and Hungry FoXcroft.
Hungry's first words were. Whats
In as few words as possible, we
told them what had. happened. By
the light of a candle l had lighted,
their faces appeared as white as
chalk. Just then the whimpering
-. ~sd iss,-..., ----,.. - w~.~ 4-v.sn
with terror. The tension was re-
lieved by keys voice:
Il admit is afraid of ghosts. but
that SOUNDS like dog to me. Who's
going up the ladder to investigate p"
No one volunteered.
nau an ola deck OF cards in my,
pocket. Taking, them out, l, sug-
gested cutting, the low man to go up
the ladder. They agreed. / was last
to cut. got the ace of clubs. Sail
or Bill was stuck with the five of
diamonds. Upon this, he insisted
that it should be the best two out
of three cuts, but we overruled him,
and he was unanimously elected for
the Job.
With 80 long, mates, I'm going
aloft, he started toward the ladder,
with the candle in his hand, stumb-
ling over the sleeping forms of
many. Sundry grunts, means, and
curses followed in his wake.
As soon as he started to ascend
the ladder tap -tap-tap" could be
heard from the grain bin. We wait
ed in fear and trembling. the result
of his mission. Hungry was en-
couraging him with "Cheero, mate,
the worst is yet to come"
After many pauses, Bill reached
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-19

minutes. During his absence, with
the help of bandage and a capsule
OF iodine we cleaned the wounds
made by the rats. I have bandaged
many wounded Tommy, but never
received the amount of thanks that
that dog gave with its eyes.
Then the billet door. opened and
sailor Bill appeared. He looked
IKE the wreck of the Hesperus, uni
FORM torn covered with dirt and
flour, and a beautiful black eve. but
he was smiling, and in his hand he
carried the precious can of milk.
We asked no questions, but opened
the can. Just as we were going to
pour it out, Happy butted in and
said 1t should be mixed with water:
he ought to know, because his sis
ter back in Blighty had a baby. and
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-19
TINE EXTENDED FOR
SOLDIER TO INSURE

The Pennsylvania Committee of
Public Safety is authorized by the
government to announce that Con-
gress has extended the time limit in
which applications may be filed for
war risk insurance until April 12.
This VIII enable soldiers and sailors
who Neglected the insurance oppor-
tunity until the original time limit
barred them out, still to take ad-
vantage of this liberal and low
priced protection against the haz-
ards of war.
The governments automatic in
surance has ben discontinued ard
no Ian is now insured unless he
makes applica ton. Under the Iates
f.Ned It is possible for every man
in the service to afford a 10000
policy. Soldiers and sailors unable
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-19
In One Night, While You Sleep,
Mustarine Ends Sore Throat,
Cold on Chest, Pleurisy

wonderful discovery will do the work
of so mustard plasters.
Tonsilitis, bronchitis. pleurisy and
deep-seated coughs go over night
Rheumatic sufferers joyfully praise it
for the way it speedily stops the
agony and reduces the swollen joints.
mustard plaster substitute made of
good, honest, yellow mustard-(not
cheap bstitute)-combined with
other pain destroyers and is highly
recommended by many physicians to
reduce the swelling of gout.
After all other remedies have failed
thousands have overcome the misery
caused by sore, burning feet, corns.
bunions and callouses. Use Mustarine
for chilblains and frosted feet, but be
sure it's Begy's in the yellow box.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-19

TO attend to their own applications
Nay cable or telegraph their rela-
tiFss to make application, for them
ana such messages will be accepted
as personal applications by the War
RISK Insurance Bureau, Washington,
ID. G.
Dependents or relatives of men
who have not applied for insurance
arc urged to write requesting them
TO invest in protection which may
eliminate years of hardship later.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-19

she always mixed water with its
milk. We could not dispute this
evidence so water was demanded.
We would not use the water in our
water bottles, as it was not fresh
enough for our new mate. Happy
volunteered to get some from the
well that is, IL we would promise
not to feed his royal highness until
he returned. We promised. because
Happy had proved that he was an
authority on the feeding of babies.
BY this time the rest of the section
were awake and were crowding
around us, asking numerous ques-
tions, and admiring our newly found
friend. Sailor Bill took this oppor-
tunity to tell of his adventures while
in quest of the milk.
Ito be Continued)
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-19
BCSINESSMEN'S TEAM
TO PLAY LANCASTER

The Businessmen's volleyball
team of the Central Y. NJ. c. A. will
play the Lancaster Y. NJ. c. A. Busi-
nessmens team at Lancaster. We'd
nesday evening. The local team will
he accompanied by their wives and
sweethearts and will be the guests of
the Lancaster team on a sightseeing
tour of that city. They will be un-
der the direction of c. w. Miller.
physical director of the Central Y.
Nj. G. \.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-19
SOLDIERS NEED
TOBACCO FROM
MEN AT HOME
Men in Trenches Are Largely
Dependent Upon What
Home Folks Give

Mas a-callir' from the milk house,
Calm stern:
Jim, yer lazy good fer nuthin',
Come and churn."
Pas a-callin' from the corn-patch.
CALM loud.
James, yer hulkin' stupid loafer.
Time yer ploughed."
Woods are calm from tho trout
brook:
Hear the stream?
son. yer poor tired lazy feller,
Come and dream"
France is calm from the battle
Day and night:
Man, come here and join Your
brothers,
Come and fight"
-NcLandburgh Wilson.
And thev are coming to fight.
Every draft station in the country
tells the same tale. Whereas some
months ago one could detect Il con-
siderable element of youth who
were not enthusiastic about going TO
war, at this critical moment senti-
ment is all the other way. An Off
Ger returning from France recently
told how it is almost impossible TO
holC the men in leash. In one in
stance two daring lads took French
leave and joined another unit in
order to get a Whack at the Hun.
The same is true of tho spirit at the
camps. Timid at first. fearful of
the consequences of going abroad,
one sees only impatience now 10 get
right in the fray with both feet.
Reading between the lines OF Gen.
eral Pershing's 'eport it is easy to
conclude that he is just as keen to
try his forces IN supreme combat.
Now, the men who prefers to
dream along the trout brook or turn
the Churn for Ma, instead of joining
his brothers, should at least have
enough consideration for those who
are fighting for him to send some
cheer. Make of yourself a half
and-half society. Smoke once
where YOU are now smoking twice
and give that other cigar to your
friend the fighter. BY so doing you
will feel a warm spot in the left
breath your health will improve.
and some poor devil over in the
trenches will hug the smoke you
denied yo"rself. sending up n need |
full prayer for you.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-19
Quickest Pain and Ache Killer
on Earth-Neuralgia, Back
ache, Headache Go in S
Minutes-Big Box For
rs Cents

The minute you rub on Mustarine
for any pain, ache or soreness you'll
! know that all the misery and agony
has started to go. 1t is very pene-
trating and won't blister.
Any druggist anywhere will recon-
mend it; praise it, guarantee it. He
will tell you that 25c box of this