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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-04-04
TO STOP WASTE or SILVER
Methods Recommended That Will Put
an End to Loss In Photo Engraving
Establishments.

"A greater amount Of pure silver is
used each year in this country in
photography and photo-engraving
than any other purpose except the
coinage of the United States. By
the methods in general use only
about 10 per cent of the silver con-
sumed in these industries is actually
utilized. The remainder is simply
wasted in the solutions which are
thrown daily into the sinks to 60 out
through the drain pipes.
Several schemes for conserving
this waste are now being considered.
One consists in saving the solutions
in jars and barrels to be refined or
evaporated to regain the silver. An
other method, which is really quite
practical, is to utilize the silver
wasted in the fixing bath for silver
plating.
The process is SO simple that it
can readily be carried on even by an
amateur. The liquid is strained or
filtered and placed in hard rubber
box. An ordinary galvanic cell is at
tached by copper wires to a copper
plate in one end of the receptacle.
The article to be plated should be
well cleaned and placed in the solu-
ton opposite the copper plate. The
silver will begin to deposit immedi-
ately. Fifteen or twenty minutes will
suffice for a thorough plating. In
most photographing establishments
enough silver solution is thrown
away each day to plate a couple of
dozen spoons or forks.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-04-04
NAME WILL BE REMEMBERED.

History will record the first enlist
ed man in the United States navy to
lose his life in the presnt foreign
operations as John I. Eopolucci,
boatswain's mate, first class, a men,
Der of the armed guard on the Aztec.
This was the first United States
merchant vessel carrying an armed
guard to be sunk. The Aztec went
down on April I, 1917, presumably
torpedoed.
The night was dark, the sea rough
and cold and the guard unable to
sight the submarine. One of the
boats after getting away from the
doomed vessel fought for some hours
in heavy sea until sighted by a
French patrol. The boat was in
charge of Lieut.. William F. Ores
ham, and he and all his men we're
saved, with the exception of the boat
swain's mate. This man, Eopolucci,
lost his life through his efforts to as
sist another boat in getting clear of
the ships side. Neither he nor those
who helped him to launch the boat
were saved. A native of Washington,
Eopolucci entered the service in 1915
at Rosebank, N. Y, having already
put in eight years in the navy.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-04-04
AMERICA NOT SAFE
FROM HUN ATTACK
Germany Determined To Keep Farm
ers From Shipping Products to
European Markets.

Atlanta. The average Southern
farmer, situated far from the seacoast,
thinks he is secure even should the
Kaiser. in his mad desire for conquest.
attempt an invasion Of America.
He is enjoying the most prosperous
period Of his life. Cotton is bringing
thirty cents a pound-and more; there
is ready market for hogs and cattle
at fancy prices; food crops are being
sold at unprecedented prices; and
the manufacturers have paid top notch
figures for velvet beans and other
crops.
1t is but natural that the farmer.
contented with life, should have no
thought of the dangers surrounding
him.
why should this war worry me?"
the farmer asks himself, thinking OF
the miles of hills and valleys that
separate him from the seacoast. Il
am not concerned with the freedom
of the seas and Germany's right to
overrun Belgium, France and Italy.
II they should ever send an army
here, why I'd fight" he says.
Anything that affects the general
welfare Of the Country affects the
farmer. And the freedom Of the
seas"-no other policy established by
the United States has been and will
be more beneficial to the Southern
farmer.
Keep Seas Free.
It was the governments determine
tion to keep the seas free that has
enabled the Southern farmer to mar
ket his cotton crop for thirty cents
a pound instead OF six.
When the war Is over steady
stream of agricultural products manu-
featured articles and materials of all
kinds will continue to flow to war
stricken Europe. Thousands of ves-
sells will be engaged in this commerce.
With a hungry market and plenty Of
bottoms available, freight rates will
be CORRESPONDENCE lower. The South
ern farmer should be as vitality inter
ested in ocean transportation as in
rail transportation.
The rugged hills and vast plains
will not stop Germany from wiping
the commerce off the seas and cutting
off the rest of Europe from trade with
the Southern farmer. Neither will
they protect the farmer should Ger
many actually invade America. A hos
tile army would not strike first at the
farms. It would attack the seat OF
government Washington situated
only a short distance from the sea. And
once in control of Washington 1t
would have the reins and from there
would force the farmer to do its bid
ding.
Building Many Ships.
! The United States Government has
determined to check, not only Ger
many's greed for territory but It's am
bition to control the seas. The gov
eminent has undertaken shipbuilding
program that will supply the vessels
for the farmer to send his products to
European markets, not only during the
war but afterwards. These projects
cannot be successfully carried out I'M
less the government Is given support
BY the people. Billions OF dollars are
needed. The farmer not only displays
his patriotism by lending the Govern
ment money through subscribing to
Liberty Bonds, but protects his future
Interests.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-04-04

This 14-year-old yeungster Of Perry,
the way to other boys, and men, too,
in this national crisis when men and
money are needed by the. governmental
the fight against Prussian autocracy.
He invested $3.50 of his earnings from
the sale of newspapers in his home
town in bonds of the Second Liberty
Loan. He accumulated this money
without help from his father or anyone
else. Since that time he has been
saving his money and expects to sub
scribe to the Third Liberty Loan
John is SO proud of his bonds that he
has determined to keep on buying just
as long as he can earn money and
the Government has any bonds to Of
fer.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-04-04
GENUINE ADMIRATION.

sTt's pity that great orator can't
speak German" remarked Broncho
Bob.
"What makes you think SOP
'Well, the way he has laid rs
Crimson Gulchers out for our wick
edness inspires confidence. We'd like
to make up purse and send him to
Berlin to tell the kaiser exactly what
we think of him."
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-04-04
HLED FOR 1T.

"Would you give your lifeblood
for your countryw
"Surep said man who's al
ways in hurry. "1've done SO al
ready. was in such q hurry to get
downtown this morning to buy Lib
erty bonds that I cut myself shaw
ing."-Buffalo Express.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-04-04
NOT THE ANSWER.

seWhat would you do if I should
try to kiss your
"What would you expect me to
do?"-Puppet.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-04-04

Mr.. Bug-When the grocer told
me that soap would float it didn't
take me long to dope out this scheme.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-04-04
PEACE PROMOTION.

tRemember, this war is for the
sake of peace"
'I'm already beginning to feel the
peaceful results in my own home"
replied Mr.. Cumrox, confdentially.
Nobody plays Wagnerian music any
more"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-04-04
WITHHOLDING A TIP.

care you going to make q garden
next SUMNER
cts a secret; but I'll confide In
you. I am, though I don't want it
known. There's no use Of starting IN
to boost the price of garden seeds. i"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-04-04
NATURAL CONCLUSION.

tWhen the suspect the secret serv-
ice men caught was stood up by his
picture to identify him, he went into
a violent rage"
ssWell, wasn't it natural for any
man in such circumstances to be be-
side himself 2"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-04-04
SURE SIGN.

Flows your fathers condition p
"Well, his temper is growing
worse so his condition must be im-
proving" ]
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-12

the remount station will be under
taken from now on by the staff OF
Epiphany house under the Rev. Mr..
Bird. Services will be held every Sun
day night at z O'Clock and a communion
service will be held on Christmas day
at am. in the 'Y'' hut.
Rev. George Copeland of st. Peters,
Weldon, Pa, has been added to the
staff of Epiphany house. Odenton, near
Kellys Crossing. and sixteen services
are held each Sunday, including the
"Y" auditorium at $3.50 am, the Sig
nal Corps "Y'' at 10 am. the base
hospital in the afternoon and the re-
mount station "Y' in the evening.
There will be held communion
service Christmas day in the ''Y''
auditorium at $40 am. by members of
the staff.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-12
Flashes From Headquarters.

The meetings addressed by Mil
ton S. Rees, the evangelist, are
very successful, according to Sec
rotary McWilliams. religious d.
rector. who declared that in every
hut visited by Mr.. Rees there
have been a large number OF. SOL
diers who have promised to take
fresh stand in favor Of q Wig
orous Christian life.
Secretary Sweet declared that
the boxing shows at the Liberty
Theater to be given by the camp
athletic board next Thursday.
December 10. would be q hummer.
Those wishing to meet the title
holders still have chance to en-
ter their names for the show.
Mr.. Campbell Of the Department
Of Labor has an Office in the ''Y''
and is meeting soldiers between
II and u o'clock each day except
Sunday for the purpose of finding
jobs for them in civil life. Secre-
tary HarbOld Is cooperating with
Mr. Campbell and Is also furnish
ing instruction in much-needed
branches Of learning.
Secretary Sampson said one Of
the greatest attractions OF the
season. shoulder Arms" by
Charlie Chaplin, will be shown at
the main ssY" Saturday night
Movies free here, as at all huts.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-12
SILVER STRIPES TO BE WORN
BY MAN WITH HOME SERVICE
Government to Recognize Soldiers Readi-
ness for Active Duty by Marking
Their Uniforms-Last Chance
to Become Citizens.

Arrangements are now being made
to grant silver service stripes to mem
bers Of the Army who have served in
cantonments in this country.
Official word has already come to
Meade of this intention on the part of
the War Department. and it is proba-
BILE that the machinery for it's execu-
ton will be i'm working order very
shortly.
Boys who wear the uniform after
being discharged or those who remain
in the Army will have the pleasure CT
knowing that their services are APP
preciated by their government. In
fact, it is pretty generally felt now
that the men who by force Of circum-
stances had to stay on this side Of the
water will be given the full recogni-
ton which any soldier in this conflict
receives.
To Eliminate Distinctions.
Lines will not be drawn very closely
serving in France or in the United
States Everybody knows that thou
sands were ready to go abroad at any
moment 1t will be natural for many
to admire tremendously the man who
actually got into battle: this cannot
be helped and 1T should not be-,
An order has also been received to
extend the privilege to any enlisted
man in Meade to become permanent
member of the United States Army. He
will be given the RICH to choose the
branch of the service to which he
wishes to be assigned. He will then
be placed in the divisions ranging
from the 9Th to the goth, or in the
Regular Army.
Decentralization has already been
completed in the 31st +. A., commanded
by Col. Henry l.. Stimson. who was
Secretary of War under President Taft.
The colonel had his regiment ready
for overseas duty and was commended
for his excellent spirit throughout his
service in the Army, which took him
through a training school and finally
into the active service, at the front
with an Upton regiment. He dined
Monday afternoon with Gen. Carter
and returned to New York Immediately
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-12
GAMBLING AT THE LOOP.

Down by the Loop Station on the canteen side, with
military police standing idly by the other side of the build
ing score of soldiers shooting craps" Monday
ing The hour was 10 o'clock.
In the group several negro soldiers and the blue
hat cords of the infantry mingled with the red of the ar
ery Every color seemed to be present The
dice used rolling the bare ground and dollar bills
placed in the pot like the yerest gambling den IN big
city.
AS the craps called guard of the I'D Infantry
paraded by on his post and said not word.
Outposts of the shooters guard, though, and
when officers hove into sight there general scattering
of clans 1t have been of the places that Bald
Jack Rose complaining about when he spoke against the
gambling evil week ago. ~
1angud M P" said when asked about tIetsport
Oh supposed to anything on the other side
of the station
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-12
REV. TORREY SAYS GOODBYE
Epiphany Worker Holds. Last Serv'
ice at Remount Station.

Rev. Arthur J. Torrey held his last
service Sunday at the remount station
before going to Epiphany Chapel,
Washington. d. c.
The service was held at pm. in the
Y. NJ c. A. hut. which was crowded
with officers and Elen. Secretary Will
son read the scripture lesson. Mr.. Bird
offered prayer and both Maj. Meade and
Mr.. Torrey made addresses.
At the close of the service Maj.
the retiring chaplain. The work at
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-12

1t is not uncommon to see strange
soldiers visiting friends in barracks
not their own. but Saturday morning
there happened the unusual in visitors
to a certain barracks in "BB' block.
They came in right after inspection,
one fiashily dressed, the other just in
ordinary attire, and after looking
around. decided that the place was all
right and the tailor made" one in
quired as to the possibility of little
game Of craps.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-12

afterward. where he will resume his
practice of law.
Artillery Leaving Now.
The Esd and the 32d Field Artillery,
comprising the 18th Brigade. under
Brig. Gen. William T.. Cole, will be
mustered out before the end Of this
week. Many of the men have al
ready received their discharges.
About 500 of these are Baltimoreans.
Those living farther away than $50
miles will be sent to other camps to
receive their final discharges.
Definite orders for the departure of
the Cad Infantry have been received.
This includes it's going on guard duty
in New York state and being placed
under orders of the commander of
the Eastern Department. The regi-
ment under Col. CroXton will be scat
tered by companies or battalions, ac-
cording to the needs OF the situa-
ton.
Speeding up of the mastering out
process is already started, and the
Depot Brigade will soon be q thing
of the past. Gen. Rivers Is now max
ing the time short for his men who
are going back into civil life The
development battalionS, of course, will
be maintained until the sick men
there are cured.
18th Not Forgotten.
1t is not unlikely that many men
of the 18th Division will have their
walking papers" before the first of
the year, as Gen. March has promised
that no time will be lost. Combat
divisions, of course, come last on the
list.
The 351st Field Artillery. a co1ored
regiment once commanded by Gen.
Cole at Meade, has been designated
to return to America from France.
It is though likely that it will be
sent to this camp for rehabilitation.
Although the goth Division is in
the army of occupation it is felt that
it will be brought here before the
boys are sent back to their homes.
The camp has, however, been desig-
mated as a regular camp for de-
mobilization, and troops are expected
to be brought here continuously for
a period Of perhaps Six months.
A final naturalization court will be
held here Monday.
1t is understood that the Machine Gun
Battalian will be the first unit of the
18th Division to go back to civil life.
The mastering out viii begin, it is said,
within ten days.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-12
Dice Are Crooked.

Now, it isn't much of a matter to
start a game of dice in any barracks,
and soon there was a small game in
progress-dngers were swapping and
the dice were rolling fast Shortly a
sergeant, a bit wiser than the others,
placed coin on the floor, mentioned
his desire to play, picked up the dice
and began to examine them, as, these
being tho dice of the two strangers,
this was highly proper. After his
examination he recovered his coin and
refused to play, stating that the dice
were crooked, named them as what is
known as "six-ace miss outs" and
said that the owners must be "dce
hustlers." This was denied by them
both, and one pulled out his purse and
produced a large number of hundred
dollar bills and said he would shoot it
all on one shot, adding that he won
all that in camp and could win much
more, and after deciding that they
would not fare very well they left,
with the remark that it was cheap
bunch. The sergeant who had dis
covered them as dice hustlers" re-
marked that they were not as cheap
as they were wise.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-12
Wanted Soldier for Partner.

Inquiries brought out the fact that
there are a number of such dice
hustlers," who around pay day make
it a point to seek out soft spots" to
clean up" in with their various
crooked methods. Marked cards in
"Black Jack" and poker, "strippers"
in "pitch" and "seven-up." all go to
make them "sure-thing" gamblers.
One soldier, who has been here for
number Of months, stated that he was
approached by a soldier who was evil
IDENTIFY a professional gambler with a
proposition to enter into partnership
with him, stating that with his
friendship and the gamblers knowl-
edge of dice and cards they would
prosper.
BALD" Jack Rose recently remark
ed that gambling was one of the most
serious problems of camp life. he
seems to have ample grounds for TINS
statement, and his coming TO TINS
camp was very timely, and 1t is hoped
that the soldiers who heard him VIII
heed his warning to cease gambling.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-12

afterward. where he will resume his
practice of law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-18
War Time Simplicity
In Graduati0ns Urged

Dr. Augustus Q. Thomas, the State
superintendent of public schools, at
the request Of Gov. Milllken, has sent
a communication to all superin-
tendents and principals Of schools ad-
yocating simplicity in graduating ex-
ercises this year.
There has been a natural ten
dency to make Commencement sea-
son an occasion for expensive floral
gifts and lavish expenditure for
clothing. and such expenditures this
year seem sadly out of place at the
time when we all realize that the
war must be won in the terms of
sacrifice" says Gov. Milliken, In a
letter to Supt. Thomas.
Il am much gratifed to note that
some of the schools in the State have
already announced the adoption of a
simple program. l trust that this
plan will be followed out over the
entire State and that all graduation
programs may be made simnle in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-18
Liberty Loan Did Not
Affect Savings Deposits

Frank L. Palmer of Saco, the State
bank commissioner, announces that
the returns from savings banks and
trust companies of Maine show that
the Third Liberty Loan campaign had
practically no effect on savings de-
posits.
The new decrease of savings bank
deposits from the date Of the last
payment on the Second Liberty Loan,
Jan. Is. 1918, to the close Of the
Third Liberty Lean campaign was
only s355O00. This was a shrinkage
in savings bank deposits of less than
four tenths of one per cent.
During the same period from the
date of the last payment on the Sec
ond Liberty Loan to the close Of the
Third Liberty Loan campaign there
was a net gain in savings deposits of
trust companies of approximately
100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-18

Commission. is arranging for the re-
cruiting of the regiment from Maine
and New Hampshire to its fun au-
thorized strength. it is working
regiment and specially qualified men
are wanted. Captain Danforth says
he can use lithogra pliers, topographic
surveyors, draughtsmen. quarrymen.
bridge carpenters, blacksmiths, rig
gers, oatmen and cooks
Adiutant General George Mel.
Presson will deliver an address on
military matters Sunday morning at
the Park Street Methodist church in
Lewiston.
Calais item. Commercial-Ashley
St. Clair, Esq. returned home
Wednesday from q trip to Bangor.
Mr. St. Glars duties as a member of
the Governors Council takes him
away from home very often. Inquiry
as to his business t Bangor was met
by a very discreet silence. but some
of the knowing ones claim that it had
something to do with the sheriff sit
uation there.
Word has been received in this city
that James A. Norton of this city, pri-
vate secretary to Senator Frederick
Hale, has volunteered in the American
Friends Service commission and will
soon leave for France to take part in
the war relief work. Mr. Norton re-
ceived his commission this week as a
member of the American Friends re-
construction unit Of the Red Cross and
will engage in the relief work probably
In the valley OF the Marine He ia nm
der orders to sail at the earliest nos
sible date, but the time has not been
fled. The unit OF which Mr.. Norton be-
comes a part is doing medical. hospstal
and general relief work for the ref,-
gees who are now living under intoler-
able conditions among ruined villages.
Mrs. Norton will accompany her hus-
band as far as Paris. She has been
made secretary to the newly appointad
assistant secretary of the Friends unit
with headquarters in the French capita>
senator Hale had arranged for Mrs
Norton to remain in his Office in an i'm
portant clerical position but she decided
70 take up war work and be near her
husband. Mrs. Norton was Miss Marion
Smart end both she and her husband
are communicates of Friends church
'ak street. this city. Mr.. Norton was
formerly legislative reporter for tho
evening Express and hass host y,
'riends IN this city--Portland Press.
Old York Transcript: Just as re 90 :
press we receive word that Gov f,ui
Ut VII be In York the evening Of
tuesday May 2lst. when mass mea,
,ns viii be held in the interests 81 J..
oross and to give everyone a
cnance to heir his excellency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-18
Public Utilities

The Calais Street Railway Co. has
filed a new schedule of fares with the
Public Utilities Commission propos-
ing an increase in fare from five to
six cents, effective June 10, 1918.
The Calais Water & Power CO. has
filed a new schedule of water rates
with the commission. The new
schedule becomes effective July l.,
1918.
The new schedule proposes various
increa ses in the rates, including the
first faucet in dwelling houses, etc,
from s. to $40 per year, laundry tubs
and path tubs from IS to 81, domes-
tic hxtures 81, stable rates by 81 and
81 IN amount, and the use Of hose
from 50 10 SO. Hydrant rates and
meter rates are increased in varying
amounts.