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The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-01

were investigating the reported pres
ence of German submarine base on
the gulf coast were in touch with the
picture staff Of company at New
Iberia and the members at the Holly
wood studio had received many re-
ports of the presence of spies and
escaped German sailors hiding in
the swamps and inland waterways.
When Miss Bean was unable to get
permission to 90 to the company's
location in the heart Of German sub
,.,..i,le scare she left the company, it
is san,
Federal authorities discovered to-
day. it is asserted, that Schulenourg
had no clocks or fuses attached to
any of the dynamite. It is alleged
The German used an entirely new
electrical contrivance to set off the
sticks This electrical device, Is is
declared, leaves 10 trace after the
explosion.
However, what is interesting TO the
Federal officials more than anything
else NJ present is the finding today
Of an aviator's outfit in the Santa
Barbara home of Schulenburg. For
many months citizens Of Santa Bar
bara. Ventura and San Luis Obispo
residing within sight Of the sea have
reported seeing mysterious airships,
or hearing them during early hours
Of the morning.
The efforts Of the officials are
ccntrated ir \ effort to discover If
an air rort is being used by the
German secret service from South
ern Cali '3rnia.
One high official in the govern
ment service said there is reason to
believe Germans are carrying on
their work in Southern California
by use of air planes.
Collector of the Port Elliott re-
turned tonight from trip to the
Mexican border, where he has been
investigating the activities Of the
alien enemies that infest that part Of
the country. Collector Elliott re-
ports that section of the country
flooded with pro-German workers,
whose business is to cause discomfort
among the thousands Of Americans
engaged in work on the cotton ran
ches. The situation is such that ad-
ditional safeguards have become
necessary on the part Of the United
States authorities to curb the activ-
tiles of the paid German agents.
From The Times.Piayune:
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-01
Germans Wanted Sub
marine Base Near
New Iberia
Developments In Arrest r.: Ut
Woman Spy In California
Reveal Plans

,noe,es. CAL, Dec. 3O.-Ihe
,,-.rorv of additional' dynamite
r ';.s. and an aviator's outfit in the
ss,rsa sansa n Barbara home of Franz sehu- NJ
lsn berg, alleged master spy oi '"e
isA ~ secret service, under arrest
vs. H 49, Francisco and the coupling
~ ~ the he activities Of Miss Be"be Bean
.r.s " . lack Bean and Jack Halnes'
~I.a "i the reported Teutonlc
Efforts to establish a submarine base
Il the bayous of Louisiana, were e, the
chief developments today IN the m
ves.igation in enemy. .sp: "ctiVitleS
in Southern California.
throughout the entire day -'-iss
p.., who was arrested at Seal Le> n
rr;dav night while masqueradinG as
man and who is being held on 'sus-
rcionr was in complete stupor,
and her mut.e.!ngs we're incoherent.
|. developed, however, that the
Young woman secured employment
,.- summer with a Hollywood mo-
t;on picture company under the alias
Of Jack Bean. She was put to work
., papier mache moulds, according
70 Martin J. Doner, director OF the
company, who believed she was a
man. When she demonstrated her
ability, Miss Bean urged Director
Donsr to send her to New iberia, La,
where the company's production Of
"Tarzan Of the Apes" was under
way and where she said, she would
be valuable. She appeared agitat-
ed, Director Doner said today, when
he refused her request.
Meanwhile Federal officials who
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-01
ADOPTED BY THE
BOARD OF STATE AFFAIRS,
FIXING THE AGRICULTURAL
LAND CLASSIFICATION, ETC,
FOR THE YEAR 1918.

At a meeting of the Board of
State Affairs held at its office in the
City of Baton Rouge, on December
21, 1917, the following resolution
was unanimously adopted: 4
Be it resolved, That the agricultu-
raj land classification heretofore
adopted by the State Board Of
Equalization, and so used by the as
SCISSORS throughout the State, be, and
the same is hereby abolished.
Be it further resolved, That, for
the purpose Of valuation and assess
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-01

Start with five cents today in the
Peoples State and Savings Bank
Christmas Club and draw down
$63.75 and interest December 18th
next. The Club 10 now open. adv.
IL per cent. on your savings-
Start 4 savings account in the on
LY savings Bank in the eity-The
Peoples State and Savings Bank.
Next to the Postoffice. adv.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-01

a net profit to the holder of $3.50.
per cent compounded quarterly
from January ,, 1918. The amount
of War Savings Sstamps sold to any
one person at any one time shall not
exceed 500 tmaturity value) and no
person may hold such stamps or War
Savings Certificates to an aggregate
amount exceeding 81 900 (maturity
valuel
If the holder of a War Savings
Certlficate finds it necessary to real
ize cash On it before maturity he may
at any time after January 2, 1913,
upon giving 10 days written notice to
any money-order post office receive
for each stamp affixed to his certif-
icate the amount paid therefor plus
! cent for each calendar month after,
y registered certificate may be re-
deemed however, only 1T the post Of
f:ce there registered
II other words, tha plan is simple,
STRAIGHTFORWARD and certain. The
h3l1e- Of the cec, ficates can not lose
AID is certain to gain. He is buying
the safest security in the world in the
most convenient form in which the
security of a o 1t Government has
-
Why You 81. ould Buy Them.
The main reason for the purchase
of War Savings Stamps is because
your country is at War. Your coun-
try needs every penny which every
man, woman, and child can save and
lend in order to feed, cloth, arm,
and equip the soldiers and sailors of
America and to win this righteous
war in defense of American honor
and the cause of democracy through
out the world.
If we are to win the war, we must
win it is as a united people. The saw
ings of every man, woman and child
are necessary if we are to hasten the
victorious ending Of the war. War
Savers arc Life Savers.
A single strand in the cables which
uphold the great Brooklyn Suspension
Bridge is not very strong, but thou
sands Of these bound together up
hold one of the great thoroughfares
OF .he world.
When t.ur fathers and sons and
brothers were called by our Country.
to take up arms in her defense, you
did not hear an individual soldier re-
fuse to serve because his service
alone would not win the war. Each
man was ready to do his part. The
great army thus formed is going to
face the fire of battle and to risk ev-
erything for the safety and security
of our homes and our families and for
the very existence of our Country.
These are the men for whom you
are asked to save and lend your dol
lars. ,y1.S .!!aiI
A Country worth fighting for is
Country worth saving for.
To save money is to save life.
Buy War Savings Stamps at post
offices, banks, trust companies, or
other authorized agencies, and strike
blow for our Country.
w. G. McADOO.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-01

The Peoples State and Saving.
Bank have started their new Christ
mas Club and new members are en-
rolling daily. They have twelve
classes-Co to the bank next to the
Postoffice and start yours to-
day. adv.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-01

Wheeling in the lungs indicates
that phlegm is obstructing the air
passages BALLARD'S HORE-
HOUND SYRUP loosens the phlegm
so that it can be coughed up and
elected. Price Csc, SOC and $1.O0
per bottle. Sold by BELANGER
DRUG CO.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-01
MONEY TO LEND ON REAL ES.
TATE SECURlTY-ST. MARY
BUILDING ASSOCIATION. limo.

Typewriter Second Sheets. white
or yellow, all grades, in packages
ready for delivery. Phone 278.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-01

naent, all lands laid in cultivation in
this state, be and the same
is hereby, divided into three classes,
"A", "B", "C", with respect to each
parish, and the assessors are hereby
required, in making the 1918 asses
sessment, to classify all lands in cul-
tivation into these three classes.
Be it further resolved, That the
true intent and meaning Of this res
olution is to abolish the classifica-
ton of cultivated land, with refer
ence to what class of agricultural
products was grown upon the land,
and to establish a classification that
will give the true value of the land,
without reference to what is grown
thereon.
Be it further resolver, That these
classifications Of cultivated land
shall apply in each parish, that is,
the best land in cultivation in par
ish shall be Class "A", the second
class land shall be Class "B", and
the lowest class lands shall be Class
"C".
Be it further resolved, That land
not in cultivation and not properly
classed as timber land shall be divid-
ed into the following classifications
Land Occupied by Buildings
| Pasture Land
Wood Land
Suburban Land
Denuded Cypress
Denuded Pine
Sea Marsh
Fresh Water Marsh
Oil Land
Gravel Land
Orange Groves
Marble Quarries
Salt mines and Sulphur Mines.
Be it further resolved, That lanc
occupied by buildings shall be al
lands used for building lots, resi-.
dence lots, barn yards, out-houses
etc.
Be it further resolved, That pas.
ture land shall be that land used fol
grazing purposes, not cultivated, and
shall be given its intrinsic value.
Wood land shall be unclaimed
land upon which there is a growth OF
trees, brush, etc., but which has no
value as timber for saw mill pur-
poses.
Suburban land shall be all land
whether in cultivation or not, adjoin'
ing incorporated towns or cities,
which land has an enhanced value on
account Of its proximity to such
towns or cities.
Denuded pine, cypress and hard
wood land shall be land entirely de-
nuded of such timber, which has nc
improvements made thereon. Nc
land containing merchantable timber
of any kind shall be classed as de-
nuded land, but it shall be classec
accordingly to the kind of timbe'
thereon and the kind and quantity O.
such timber shall be taken into &C
count in determining it's value.
Denuded timber lands, pine cy
press and hardwood, in Class "A'
denuded lands, pine, cypress ant
hardwood, shall be those lands that
if placed in cultivation, would clas
"a" or "B" in the cultivated LAM
classification; and Class "B" denud
ed lands shall be all of those lands
that would fall into the Class &c
cultivated land classification, O
lower.
Sea marsh shall be all Of the low
wet lands along the sea coast, sub.
The Lamar register., 1918-08-14
All Same Our "Honestjohn. ''

An speakin' of this title o. Honest,
did ye ever notice how promiscuous-
like it's scattered abouty Honest
John" it is usually, an it's funny how
that name1l make for lamblike trust
fulness.
Never can tell whether it's tagged
to a reformer or gambler or a come
on. Only thing you're sure of is youl
pile1l be less when they vamoose.
knew one guy-Honest John Cor
coran he called himsclf-real name waf
key Cockalovitch. Ran a come-on
game, an was so crooked he had to
undress himself with a corkscrew
But that Honest John Corcoran got
'em; what with the title an the Irish
coloring-always an Irish name that
Honest John" is hitched to-the
suckers couldn't get to key fast
enough to keep 'em happy.
The Lamar register., 1918-08-14
SPIRIT OF FRANCE
CLOVIS IN SACRIFICE
OF LITTLE CHILDREN

Much has been told of the spirit
Of France since the war began.
Many heroic things - victories,
sacrifices; courage beyond belief,
accomplishing resistance to the
slow agony of hunger, cold and
personal loss, have developed from
this marvellous, idealistic devo-
ton to their own land
But listen to this tale, ye who
feel abused because your morning
is not as sweet as of yore:
Last winter sugar was scarce in
France, even as it is now, so scarce
that it was and is an almost un-
known luxury to many.
Officials of the Red Cross de-
cided to invite the school children
Of Paris to luncheon. So all the
small folks of the city were gath
cred together and feasted on the
great cups Of chocolate which is
their delight, with all ample sup
ply of bread
Then because candy is no longer
made in France, because the land
of French pastry knows pastry no
The Lamar register., 1918-08-14
COMING TO LAMAR
Worlds Gretest Moving Picture TO be
Here September S, 6. and I.

The struggle of the defenders of
world democracy against German kul-
tur is pictured with the force of a
great epic in d. w. Griffith's tremend-
Gus love story of the present war.
Hearts of the World" which comes
to the opera house, Thursday, Friday
and Saturday, September 3, g, and Z.
This big film is said to be the finest
example of Griffith's art and is drama
of life and love, hope and fear. JOY
and sorrow and at the same time a
tremendously stirring patriotic pro-
paganda.
A few weeks ago when this picture
had its national premiere in Los An
gcles most unusual ovation was ac-
corded it, and since that time wher-
ever it has been presented the same
enthusiasm has been displayed.
1t is said that it isn't because this
photoplay has more guns in it than
any other war play or that ii shows
life in the trenches as it is, for these
have all be shown before; nor is j,
because the photography and Locations
are wonderfully beautiful, or the cast
well chosen and directed. 1t is JUS
because every bit and character is hu
man-real.
There will be matinees at the operi
house on Friday and Saturday. Sept
ember 9th and 7th.
The Lamar register., 1918-08-14
Killed in Battle.

Serg. Harry b. Bloyd of Co. |. 5tl
Field Battalion Signal Corps Of the
u. S. A, was named in the list of kill
ed in action in the Saturday papers.
His home was in Kelso, Washington
When war was declared he enlisted in
service for his country and humanity's
sake.
Serg. Bloyd was a grand, good, noble
boy at all times and although he was
the main support of his father and
mother in their declining years, when
his country called he felt it his duty
to answer always sending back every
pay day, a small check TO the home
folks and always cheery-ever a good
word for Uncle Sam-and always with
the thought that he would return, had
promised his relatives here and in
Kansas, especially his aged grand
mother of Kansas, that he would Oh
his way home stop off and make them
a long visit. But God saw fit to hasten
this meeting between Serg.. Bloyd and
his grandmother as he called them to
him just four days apart.
Both of Serg. Bloyd's grandfathers
volunteered and fought in the Civil
war. His grandfather, Pacy, was kill
ed in action, as he was fighting for
the same cause-freedom. His grand
father, Lieutenant j. II. Bloyd lived
in Battle Creek, Michigan.
He was nephew of r. f. Bloyd of
this place; also relative of Rev. J.
w. Bloyd of this city.
The Lamar register., 1918-08-14

more, because there must be a sur
prise, a final treat, "bonne
bouche," each little guest, out of
the stores of the Red Cross, was
given to eat a lump of sugar, one
of the half dominoes Of loaf
sugar.
There were smiles of thanks,
grateful words of delighted ap-
probation from these children of
Paris, starved for sweets through
80 many weary months.
But then-a pause.
A few OF the scores OF children ate
their sugar Ioyously: others looked at
II longingly: but most OF II was at
once whisked out OF sight. clasped
closely In little hands. slipped into
tiny pockets.
Then came surprised questioninss
from those giving and serving the
luncheon-and whispered. half-shy eH-
plantations in response.
Yes, yes, every one loved sugar,
but" and then It was discovered that
each small person had the same
thought, born OF the wonderful spirit
OF France, quite without other prompt
ing.
II the sugar were taken home, saved
quite carefully. 1t might be put into
tiny box and sent to soldier. fight
ing at the front for France.
We In America now are asked to
eat not more than two pounds Of sugar
a month-which is far more than the
French are gotting-in order that we
may send a part OF our usual amount
to our own soldiers In France and that
We may share with these little French
patriots.
The Lamar register., 1918-08-14
Tire First Armored Ship.

Many people imagine that the first
armored ship was the ''ironcased frig-
ate Gloire. launched for the French
navy In 1857. yet. according to the
Popular Science Monthly. the Dutch
built an armor-plated vessel nearly
three hundred years earlier. That was
In 1885. whep Antwerp WAS besieged
By the Spaniards. The Dutch took
one Of their biggest ships. cut her
down and erected on the deck a bat
terry with armored and sloping sides.
within which they mounted eight OF
the heaviest guns the factories OF the
day could produce. The roof OF the
battery formed an srmored breast
work for men armed with crossbows
and shotguns. and there were gratings
In the roof to provide ventilation for
the battery below. The ship bore a
striking resemblance to the Merrimac.
Of the Civil war, which WAS designed
and bulls on precisely the same prin-
The Lamar register., 1918-08-14
School Notes.

improvements at the Manual train
ing building are progressing rapidly
Upon completion Lamar will have one
Of the largest and most commodious
rooms in the valley for the boys do
ing the work of the manual training
course.
Courses in mechanical drawing will
be established upon the opening Of
school.
A number of changes in the COM
mercial course have been made. At
least two years will be required to
complete the course. Plans are now
made to so arrange the work that the
two year course will eventually lead
to a complete four year course.
Like in other patriotic cities the
subject of German is a thing of the
past. French will take its place in
the course Of study.
Several changes in the course Of ag
riculture have been made which make
it both more attractive and more prac-
ticable. The teacher has been at work
since July LIST and will be able to give
some very helpful suggestions at the
beginning Of the term.
School will open ON Tuesday. Sep
tember 3rd.
A number Of requests have been
made by boys living outside Of Lamar
for places to room and board with
opportunity to work in the evenings
and on Saturdays.
Amy person desiring some one to
room should give name and address
to the clerk in the high school office
The Lamar register., 1918-08-14
PLAN BIG NEW OIL COMPANY
kiowa and Prowers County Men Have
Big Scheme On Foot.

1t was announced last week that
new oil company had been put in the
field for the purpose of testing the
deep sands in the known oil structures
of Kiowa county.
The men directly behind the move
ment are c. w. Sweitzer, leading
stockman of kiowa county, and IL. w.
Cornell, oil operator, of Denver.
Associated with Mr. Swcitzer and
MIR. Cornell are Milton Thompson of
Eads, son of Porter A. Thompson, the
largest individual land owner and
stock grower in Colorado; Elmer j.
Wagner, leading stock grower and
banker, of Lamar; Robert J. MeGrath,
receiver of the United States land of
flee at Lamar; Leland Whitclaw, well
known young merchant of Eads, and
Louie Wilson, editor of the Kiowa
County Press.
Mr.. Sweitzcr is to be president of
the company; Mr.. Cornell, secretary;
MIR. Wagner, vice president, and Mr.,
McGrath, treasurer. The remaining
three men will serve as members of
the board of directors.
As will be seen the officers are di-
vided between Eads and Lamar, which
is most appropriate, as the drilling To-
cation lies about midway between these
| two towns. to the southeast of Eads.
/
been in Lamar several days this week
and are both enthusiastic over the pro
spccts and the reports they receive
from the biologists who have examin-
cd that section of the country and
think that the section of the county,
where the heaviest holdings of the
new company are, is the very heart
of the oil basin which has been claim
ed by all experts to exist in that part
of the state. They have also purchas-
ed leases near the recent supposed
strike of the Allied Company. In or
/ der To give prospective investors in
the company's stock the best possible
run for their money they have also
purchased leases in some of the best
proved fields of Kans:s and Texas,
and if thorough test proves that
there is no oil in paying quantities in
Kiowa county, they will drill in those
fields as long as the money holds ou,
in order to give all chance to get
back their investment and a good pro
fit The men back of it are a sure
guarantee that you will get square
run for the money invested with them.
The officers are serving without pay
and are all men heavily interested in
that section of the valley regardless
of whether it is an oil field or not.
They expect to remain in the country
anyway and are all known as sub
stantial and honorable citizens.
The company has full page an
nOunccment in this issue setting forth
the prospects Of the new company and
the terms under which they will sell
the stock to prospective investors.
The Lamar register., 1918-08-14
Piano at Sacrifice

For quick business we will sell at a
very substantial discount. a strictly
high grade piano which we have in
Lamar. Liberal terms to responsible
party. If interested make application
at once to THE DENVER MUSIC
COMPANY, Denver, Colorado.
The Lamar register., 1918-08-14

For Trees, Vines. Shrubs and Roses
of quality and at prices that are righ'
see 10. STREAM, Phone Lamar255'
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-11
FRANK A. WILLING DIES.
Father Thought Son in Newark. y J
Recovering From Influenza When
He Was I.ifeIesS

Frank Austin Willing, son Of Alfred
and Margaret T. Willing, Of 2721 West
street, died on Wednesday, after a brief
illness of influence at his residence IN
Newark n J. MIR Willing had lived III
Newark for several years. holding u
responsible position with one Of Newark 5
leading firms. Two months ago be spent
a short vacation vi tn his parents IN this
city being accompanied by his young
wife and their ,baby. He vas in fine
health, and enjoyed his rest in the most
delightful manner frequently expressiI {
his appreciation in meeting old friends
Mr. Willing father left Wilmington
on Thursday morning To visit his son
He had scarcely left the city when telc-
grams sent on Wednesday evening we're
delivered at his home. informing the
parents Of their sons death Mrs Will
ing and her son Alfred C. Willing left
for Newark this morning to attend the
funeral
Mr. and Mrs Willing have lost a son
and daughter, each having died away
from home thus preventing that tender
ministry which parents alone know
how to give
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-11
CHAUFFEUR DRIVE
BRINGS RESULTS
Fifteen Applications Made at u
S. Employment Office and
Ten Placed.

Evidence Of the success Of the campaign
for chautfeurs being carried on by the
Highway Transport Committee is fur
nlshed by the fact that the u. S. En-
ployment Bureau this morning registered
more applicants than there were openings
for The total of applicants was Is,
10 of whom were referred to the Highway
Transport Committee.
Another matter which will engage the
attention of the committee is the COM
plant which has been made that
foreign trucks. privately owned out
side the State are being operated here
lin permanent way, without paying Ne
Delaware license fee. The status Of such
trucks was made the subject Of an in
quiry by Louis klce, secretary of the
Highway Transport Committee. to Josiah
Marvel, whose reply was as follows:
answering your inquiry, permit me
TO say that in my Judgment there is no
reason whatsoever for permitting private
owners of trucks to bring their trucks into
Delaware and use the same here for
money-making purposes without paying
a license.
"If the trucks are licensed by n State
which entities il by comfy TO remain here
for an indefinite time. of course, IT will
he immuned under our comfy statute,
but otherwise they should be notified
a license is required.
Steps will be taken TO find just what
The reciprocal relations are with the States
licensing the particular trucks com
planned of, and action taken accordingly.