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The Washington times., 1918-10-27
WOMEN EXEMPTED /

CINCINNATI, Oct. H.-clncinnati
women have so distinguished them.
selves in all Win-the-War movements that
the council committee Of law, con-
tracts and claims, after a public hear
ing, decided to eliminate from the work
or fight" ordnance all application to
women. The ordnance when redrafted
will apply only to ''all able-bodied men"
Councilman Jesse Mcdonald. speaking
against the clause applying to women.
said: Il know that l do not want my
wife or daughter coming - the city hall
for labor Identification carts and then
being subjected TO questions at the
hands OF policemen who might ask to be
shown them.
The Washington times., 1918-10-27
M'ADOO OPPOSES
EXPRESS RATE CUT

Low express rates have, in the past
thrown an extra burden on the pas
senger service. The recent increase In
express rates. therefore. should not be
changed.
Alternatives to the express rate in
crease. suggested by the Interstate
Commerce Commission. brought the
above declaration by Director General
McAdoo. He characterized the COM
missions suggestion OF a reduction in
the percentage OF, compensation TO the
railroads as .'unjustifable," explaining
that, the entire amount Of the Increase
which will revert to the American
contract with the Railroad Adninistra-
tion. viii be absorbed in increased
wages and in making necessary re-
pairs.H 49,
The director general also made IT
plain the interests OF the railroads
must come ahead OF the express COM
pnay. He pointed out that in the
last ten years the general tendency
has been ito congest and delay pas
senger traffic" This he charged d.
rectIy to the added burden placed on
the passenger service by the low ex-
press rates. He said there had been
undue transfer OF traffic to the pas
senger service which should, without
question, 20 by freight" 80
The oeontract ebetVeeh the Railroad
ADMINISTRATION and the. expreAs com
pany provides for payment OF 5O.25 per
cent of the gross EXPRESS revenues to
the railroads for the privileges ac-
corded The increase in transporta-
tion expense, generally, would work
10 a disadvantage of the rail lines
should this percentage be reduced,
said,
The Washington times., 1918-10-27
Shine, Shine, Shines
Desert House Jobs
For Lonely Dimes

Shoe shining Is the latest Vo-
cation for women-at least shoe
shining ''parlors" in Washington
are engaging women for this SER
vice.
The Greek man and the colored
boy, who heretofore have enjoyed
a monopoly OF this calling. are
giving way under the demands
Of the. new draft the work or
fight order. and the lure OF higher
pay in industry. Their places here
and there. especially where Of
hcers' shoes. puttees and boots
must be shined in great numbers.
are being filled by women.
Strange 10, relate, too, the
women shoe sinners are members
OF the colored race. to whom
housewives of Washington. are
daily holding out the most lavish
Inducements to engage in domestic
bGINlCG- ---ra-
The Washington times., 1918-10-27
LETTER CARRIERS |
MAY Be EXEMPT

City letter carriers whom postmas
ters consider Necessary employees, uilF
be entitled to consideration for defer-S
red classification in the selective serv.
fee. A ruling OF the War Departnasd
to this effect was made public by ,
c. Koons, First Assistant PostmastsE
General The ruling was requested ~
the Postoffice Department
Where any postmaster considers the
retention Of city letter carrier neees.R
sary to the efficient conduct OF his of-
Gee. he b directed immediAtely 70 filaI
With the carriers local board an affi%
davit REQUESTING deferred eiassificA@
tlon.
In case the time allowed By the
board for filing affidavits has elapsed.
the postmaster Is instructed TO confer
with the board and endeavor TO secure
an extension Of time for filing Suchi
affidavits. es
II the local board declines to honor
the postmaster's request he II directed.
to appeal to the district board ~
The Washington times., 1918-10-27
FLOOD DAMAGES
CAROLINA CITY

GREENvILLE. s. C.. Oct. 2E-AIore
than $1O0, 900 damage was done to the
business and residential section Of
this city by the waters OF the Reedy
river. which overflowed its banks late
Friday sweeping large sections OF
Greenville.
Heavy damage was also suffered by
a number OF Industrial plants and the
railroads.
The Reedy, swollen by unpreee-
dented rains. dashed through the city
in = mad torrent, sweeping away
bridges. railroad trestles, and other
structures. The weaving plant Of the
Camperdown mill was directly in the
path OF the flood. and Il Is believed to
be badly damaged.
Although several thrilling rescues
were recorded there was no loss Of
life. ~
The waters rapidly receded today.
and the river is again at almost it's
normal stage -s.s-'-.
The Washington times., 1918-10-27
MUST use WRESIESS

Six rules issued by Directof General
hcAdoo insist that railroad employees
Immediately reduce their use of the
telephone and telegraph. So great is
the burden placed by the war upon
the wire facilities OF the country that
the Government plans to use the
mails in every case where it Is pos
sible.
The new rules urge that messages
sent late in the day or on Sundays
and holidays to nearby points be sent
by mail and that in the use OF the
telegraph m sssages be made brief and
in code, being limited to railroad
business. A censoring system will be
established to reduce the number and
length OF telegraphic communiea-
tions.
The Washington times., 1918-10-27
HOLLAND TO BREAK
FOE TRADE CHAINS

~Nlland is expected to take ad-
vantaS> OF allied military successes
to break -self from the mesh Of
commercial dep>~dence in which Ger
many had cIeverly sound her earlier
in the war.
Evidence Of this changing attitude
is seen in press comment and unof-
fetal information reaching this Gov
eminent, 1t was learned yesterday.
Holland is expected shortly to accept
an arrangement proposed by the
United States whereby she can obtain
a monthly allowance OF coal from
southern Atlantic ports. This would
release Holland from dependence on
German coal, the Germans having
long taken advantage OF Hollands
need of coal to exact heavy shipments
OF food and supplies.
Press comment from Dutch news
papers is favorable to acceptance Of
the American proposition. A number
OF journals see In IL an opportunity
to exact better terms from Germany
IN the future.
The Washington times., 1918-10-27
ATLANTA LIFTS BAN.

ATLANTA, Ga, Oct. 27.-The infIu:
enza ban ON theaters and public gath
erings has been raised here. Owing to
the power shortage theaters will only
he permitted to operate six hours per
lay.
The Washington times., 1918-10-27

Thrift Stamps bought fer yourself
or yOuF ehIldren cultivate the right
aptrit.
The Washington times., 1918-10-27
TWO NAVY men DROWN

Two enlisted men attached TO the L..
S. 8. Brant fell overheard and were
drowned on October -. the Navy De-
partment announced. They were Wilsfe
Mckinley Rush. second-class cook, Of
337 South Davis street. OttumWa. Iowa,
and John Edgar Harwood, second-eless
seaman, OF Berea. Ky.
The Navy Department also announced
that Joseph L. Hogan, second-elass
quartermaster, Aviation SerVice, Me-
chanicsville, N. Y. who was a mem
Der OF the party which went to the res
cue OF the British steamer Leinster; tor
pedoed October 10. Is missing.
The Washington times., 1918-10-27
VACCINE FOUND TO
AVERT PNEUMONIA
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pneumonia 10 administered at the
school, 462 Louisiana avenue between
and 4:30 O'Clock. At present about
200 persons a day take-the treatment,
but as soon as the facilities permit
fully 500 a day will receive injee-
tions.
It is hoped by the officials that the
result of the use of the serum will
be as gratifying a. the introduction
of the anti-typhoid serum OF Colonel
Russell who was the nrst to bring
it to America -'-
Preeedenfs Followed.
In the Spanish-American war, with
an army Of 100000 men. there were
1000 cases OF typhoid, resulting in
2, 400 deaths. In the, first year OF the
present war, with 1,O00. 900 in camp.
all OF whom have been vaceinated,
there have only been nine cases OF
typhoid and. one death. Eight of
these eases, however, were contracted
before the men entered the army.
It is on account Of the success of
the anti-typhoid and the fact that
some Of theasame bacteriologists are
working on the pneumonia serum
that army heads are confident we may
SEE the end of pneumonia in army
camps and later in all walks of life,
and that the. deadly disease which IL
cynically known as "the friend of. the
Did" because Il kills them quickly win
oeeome5as thing Of ti1e past. FEa
The Washington times., 1918-10-27

If you are out of touch
with furniture progress, yet
would like to bring fresh new
ness into your home, consult
with us. We viii gladly make
suggestions for furnishing a
single room or an entire house
in correct fashion.
The Washington times., 1918-10-27
ADVERTISEMENT.
Influenza, Colds,
Sore Throat
Spreading Throughout the
Country. .

Many are finding relief from Infiu-
erlZa. Colds, Sore Throat, and perhaps
preventing pneumonia, II is said, BY
the use OF Miller's Antiseptic OIL
kpown as Snake OiD. Its great pene-
ALMOST instant relief when applied
freely on the chest or throat we'll
creased when first symptoms arise.
The OIL penetrates through to the az
iected parts ana tends 70 open up the
easy, relieving the pains. And for
the cough few drops on little
sugar usually brings prompt relief.
Don't fail to have a bottle on hand
when the attack comes on. and if
used, according TO directions, results
arc. assured, or your money refunded.
On sale At all druggists, SOC, GOc and
81 90 bottles
The Washington times., 1918-10-27
REJECT
FOEMADE GOODS

NEW YORK, Oct 27.-walter Scott.
vice president OF Butler Brothers,
merchandise jobbers, has announced
the concern would refuse to accept
the shipment OF German made goods
that arrived at q New York port last
week on Dutch steamer from Hol-
land port
Though these goods were bought
and paid for prior to the declaration
OF war and are our property. we will
have no German-made goods in our
stock" Scott said.
The Washington times., 1918-10-27
Out With Mufaers,
War Has Forced Tin
Pianos Into Fashion

The tin piano may yet come into
its own.
The War Industries Board to-
day ordered manufacture OF felt
for piano construction diseontin-
ued.
Uncle Sam wants all the felt in
sight for war purposes. Hence
piano makers must make their
sacrifice.
D.. Government felt requirements
far exceed the felt mill capacity
OF the country. .
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-01
JANUARY FOREIGN TRADE

January imports were valued at
$235,000, 900, an increase of $7000,000
over December, but exports showed a
falling off of $4,000 900 from the very
high figure of $584,O0O,OOO recorded
for December.
According to statement issued to-
day by the Bureau of Foreign and
Domestic Commerce Department of
Commerce, the imports for the seven
months of the fiscal year ended with
January were valued at 1914 900 900
as against 1884, 900, 900 for the CORES
ponding period of the previous year
Exports for the seven-month period
totaled 1884, 100000, as compared
$3,G1G 100000 for similar period of
the year previous.
Gold imports in January were $4,
100000 and for the seven-month per
iod $78,694000. Exports were valued
at 41,1S6,OOO for the seven-month
cndend with that month.
The imports of silver in January
totaled $5,997,455 and for the seven
months, $41,1S6000. Exports in Jan
uary were valued at $662S.OO0 and
for the sewn months ended with Janu,
airy, $52,032,OOO
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-01
NEW FOOD CONTRO'. RULINGS
FOR HANDLING COMMODITIES

Step by step the commercial handl'
ing CT food commodities is being freed
from elements of chance and oppor-
tunities for waste. Among the new
amendments and additions, TO exist
ing food control regulations are sever
al of unusual interest to Farmers.
Specific new rules for governing
the acceptance and unloading of peri
STABLES will prevent undue accumu
lation of perishable shipments at ter
minal points and reduce the possible
ty of waste to minimum.
In any sale of feeding stuffs, licen-
sees must not take more than a reason
able profit over the average cost of
stock of any commodity on hand OF
under control, nor tany time con-
tracted to be sold.
Poultry feed must not contain any
wheat fit for human consumption and
in nc event shall the amount ofwheat
exceed ten percent.
Profiteerihg through unnecessary
transactions is eliminated by the rule
which forbids the resale of food COM
modities within the same trade, with
out reasonable justification. The COM
'plete rules and regulations have been
published by the food administration
in pamphlet form.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-01
TIME TO CHANGE THIS

Hardly day passes now that does
not bring fresh news to us about ia.
tai accidents on our aviation train.
ing fields Most of that coming in
recent weeks seems to be due to ma.
chimes colliding There is so much of
it that we are constantly asking our
selves whether this might not be
avoided Memphis lost three men
in one accident only a few days ago
and again almost the following day
two more men went to their deaths
from collisions of machines.
All this certainly might be avoided
with but bit of regulation practice
rules. There are many machines and
many men at training, and it is to
be presumed that the very best mas
tiers the country has are presiding over
teh dcstinies of the men on the fields
but collisions are accidents that may
be avoided. They need not occur.
1t will be great thing for the avail
ton corps when the fields are ready
in the smaller cities and towns so that
the training camps may be cut down
at some of the more congested points
Then accidents possibly will be great.
Iy reduced with regard to collisions
Great numbers of airplanes must
be made ready for the conflict in
France There is little doubt but
that Germany is making ready with
all precision to meet the American
aviators on the very first lines They
will do their utmost to destroy the
Effectiveness of American genius and
American bravery at the very outset
Our men and machines must be ready
rs soon as possible, but deaths on our
training fields are far too frequent
and the superstition that this is all il
the game is no reason for permitting
lax custom of allowing one flyer tt
get in the way OF another on train
ing field
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-01

The tribute to William Watson, sol
der, in the editorial columns Of Tues
days Dispatch was written by Ordina-
ry w. P. Fleming and was just trib-
ute in well chose words, possibly far
better than any one connected with
this paper could have done for the rea-
son that Ordinary Fleming's words
were those of personal experience
coupled with admiration for the young
man The article appeared without
the name of the writer, an unintention-
al error. thus having been made, which
without an explanation, would des-
troy much of the effectiveness Of the
tribute.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-01
freight with less men.
THE PRESIDENT TO The
FARMERS.

President Wilson in his message to
the farmers of the United States, of
January 81, voices strong faith in
their loyalty and makes strong call
for their cooperation in winning the
war
1t has been the fashion of many
writer's to compare the production per
acre with European farmers with that
of American farmers to the detriment
of the American, The President how
ever, makes the assertion that the far.
mers OF this country are an efficient
as any other farmers in the world. and
that while they do not produce more
per acre, it is not only not necessary
that they should do so, but perhaps it
would be bad economy for them to at.
tempt it. The real test is that they do
produce by two or three times more
per man per unit of labor and capital
than the farmers of any European
country; they are more alert and use
more labor saving devices than any
other farmers in the world.
The response of the farmers. says
MIR. Wilson, to the demands of the
present emergency has been in every
way remarkable and he quotes figures
i'll proof of the assertion, These
achievements he urges, should be re-
peated and even exceeded.
The President denies that the Gov.
eminent has sought to fix the price of
foodstu1s and not sought to fix other
prices which determine the expenses
Of the farmer. stating that the Gov
eminent has successfully regulated
the prices OF many materials underly-
ing all the interests of the country. and
such regulation was not only for the
purchases of the Government but for
ithe purchases of the public. and in fix.
ing the prices of foodstuns the Gov
ernment has sincerely tried to keep
the interests of the farmer as much in
mind as the interest of others
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-01
BEEKEEPERS PERMITTED.
: TO USE THEIR SUGAR

Which is more aluable--prospect
of ten pounds OF honey next summer or
a pound of sugar this winter and
spring? The Food Administration,
trusting in the industry of the bee,
has decided that even in the face of
a world sugar scarcity, bees are en-.
titled to their share.
Bee keepers throughout the coun-
try have been reporting to the Uni
ted States Food Administration their
inability 10 secure sugar with which
to prevent starvation among their col
onies. Last season was a particular
ly unfavorable one. Owing to the
drouths and the failure of clover and
other crops in some sections the bees
were unable to store sufficient food TO-
carry them through the winter. I'm
der such conditions syrup made from
white graduated sugar is needed to
feed them Any other kind of food.
except when bees are flying frequent,
ly, tends TO produce condition of the
bees known as dysentery. But some
dealers fearing that they might vic.
late the rules or at least the spirit
Of the Food Administration, have chs
i:ated to deliver sugar to bee keepers.
In handling this problem the Food
Administration has not only authori.
zed but encouraged the delivery to the
beekeepers of sufficient quantity of
sugar to meet urgent bee-feeding re-
quirements. DR. E. p Phillips. apicul,
turists of the L. S. Department of Agri.
culture. estimates that every pound of
sugar now fed to starving bees will re.
suit in the production of at least ten
pounds of honey next season. In
many cases the Increases will greatly
exceed this II
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-01
WHO ARE THE GUILTY?

Against the railway officials of the
country is laid the charge that they
are not fully in sympathy with gov
eminent management of, the carrier
systems This charge is made by the
great trainmens organizations who
say that former successful methods
are being cast to the wind by their
heads Of the departments and employ
crs. They claim that they are no
longer permitted to exercise their
best judgment in the movement Of
trains as was the case before the gov
eminent cane into control Labor
charges that it is not now permitted
to operate the trains for the good of
the owners
Is this true Indictment? The man
hgement of the big lines has not seen
fit to reply to this charge, or else it
was not made in such loud tone as
To be heard all over the country.
So far as the general public knows.
on word is being offered by employers
as to what is the real situation.
There is one thing noticeable. Traf
iic conditions are improved very much
and within another sixty days this
country ought to be back to normal
again, But along with the improved
conditions comes an Indictment
against the trainmen. They are said
to be fighting every move to facilitate
traffic at small cost. Especially is
this charged where it effects the en-
ployment of their men. Double.head-
er lreights are said not to be popular
with train crews at all This is said
to be due to the fact it moves more
freight with Less men,
Who are the guilty? The American
public is more enlightened public
than ii used to be, 1t takes less time
to find the real fault No one need
believe the public will not find out
who is blocking successful operation
of the railroads by the government,
if there is such a thing. 1t will out
some of these days
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-01

little brown men" to keep up the good
work and resume their armed weight
in the field in conjunction with the
other pressure being brought to bear
to crush the Hohenzollern power of
oppression.
Japan has had good reasons, beyond
doubt, for keeping out of the fighting,
and in doing so has acted strictly in
accordance with the wishes of the
administrative directors of the allies
Now, however, Japan expresses a
willingness, if on teagerness, to strike,
beginning in Siberia; and its asso-
ciate powers express a willingness
that it should
In all of which there is food for
distinct encouragement for war
weary world, for Japans military and
naval power is by no means to be BELT,
tied. When Japan strikes it will
strike hard blow, and has the men,
munitions, resources and fighting spir-
it with which to back it up and follow
it UP.
Indeed, Japan's belligerent entrance
into the vortex would Immediately
place different aspect upon the dis
tressful situation in the east
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-01
LET JAPAN STRIKE
Says the Atlanta Constitutions:

Says the Atlanta Constitution:
Undoubtedly the administrative au-
thorities in Washington have had suf-
tiCient reason for misunderstanding in
the past the possible active partici
patton of Japan in the world war. But
now that they have altered their po-
aition as they are reported 70 have
done. and are inclined to favor" an
aggressive belligerent movement by
he Nippon government. the anti Teu-
TOMS public generally will be hearten-
cd and gratitied, and let us hope that
Japan will waste no time in clearing
decks for action.
Japan declared war against Germany
On August %, 1914, and two days Aus.
ria declared war against Japan
Immediately following its declara-
ion Japan went about the task OF
idding the Asiatic coasts and for east
crn Pacific waters of the last vestige
of Prussion foot-hold or power 1t
completed the job in short order; and
since that il has done nothing in the
way of actual warfare save patrol ser
ice by its war ships, while the private
Il: zen ships OF Japan's co-bclligcrent
ua: ona lave been restive for the
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-01

Recalling the historic action of the
farmers at Lexington, when they @Iired
the shot that was heard around the
world President Wilson says that the
toll, the intelligence, the energy, the
foresight, the sacrifices and devotion
of the farmers of America will bring
to triumphant conclusion this great
last war for the emancipation of men
from the control of arbitrary govern
ment and the selfishness of class leg
islation.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-01
FUNERAL WILLFAM'DAViSON +.
HELD IN SAVANNAH

Savannah Ga, Feb 28.-The fu-
neral of William Murray Davidson,
who died yesterday, was held in Savan-
nah today. Mr. Davidson was one III
the most prominent citizens of Sagan-
nah being director in two of the large
banks and president of the bankers
insurance corporation. He was 81
years old and died after six weeks
illness.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-01

A number of the leading citizens of
Arab and the surrounding community
have joined forces to help carry the
third Liberty loan to successful con.
cmsion. This is splendid move.
Crisp county has creditablc showing
on both the first and second loans. 1t
will have likewise creditable show
ing on the third loan and Arab is go,
ing to help make ii so
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-01

in the midst of high prices and
scarcity of labor a number of farmers
who were game enough to plant oats
in large quantities lost them in the
cold weather. The loss ought to i'm
pres the necessity of using drills and
planting earlier than most of us are
in thee.sss&6it OF planting. Early fall
planting usually wins against The lit.
tie cold weather that comes here
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-01

National Cowardce must surely
have reached the limit in Russia. The
soldiers are lying down like so many
cattle in hot summer and unwilling to
defend even their own home against
the enemy.