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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-05-31
DEFENDS RAISING OF
PUBLIC UTILITY RATES

ATLANTA, Ca, May 2S.--Thss the
railroad commission thoroughly APP
preciates the situation in which ahe
public utilities find themselves On ac-
count of the greatly Increased c0st or
operation is plainly Indicated ma &ile
commissions letters of traDsmiftaa
and review accompanying its RHnnaE
report to the governor, which is made
public today.
The annual report is vOlanxfnons
document filling a book. 1t is always
accompanied by letter of tranKH1itTaa
and review which summarizes tthB
contents of the report. Discussing the
subject of public utilities and the ef-
feet of the war conditions on their
rates, the commission In it's letter
says
THE first and still one OF the ERosf
important developments was the all
normal rise in the 0:ice Of materials.
supplies and labor. Materials ana
supplies ordinarily used in the HEailn-
facture of machinery and even mlanu-
featured articles have been COIN
Wandered by the government, ana
this has resulted in a shortage of
practically every industry contributing
to the construction and operation ar
pulic utilities, OF has been difficult
To obtain machinery and supplies 81
all. Not only have prices advanced
enormously, but delays in delivery OF
orders have been growing more and
more vexatious. The results fiaEe
been serious, and some of the larger
Georgia utilities have reached MORE
or less critical situation, inding that
demands for light and power frave
outgrown their capacity before ade-
quate provision could be made to meet
such demands.
"All of these conditions are Now
contributing toward reversal Of the
tendencies of the recent past. Year
after year manufacturing costs weTB
being decreased and machinery OF
greater efficiency eing built. The
companies We're acquiring more crs-
toners and as a whole favorable CON
ditions were reducing the rates Of
local public utilities and their service
as bwecoming more and more a-Aslaf-
ter of daily necessity. Within the
past year we find this tendency aa-
vanced It seems unfortunate that the
ground gained must to some extent be
retraced Where formerly the rates
filed with or approved by the comnIis-
sion showed healthy tendency to-
ward reductions, there are now almost
weekly requests for increase in rate
schedules.
Such applications for increases are
meeting with some opposition, a2-
though the corporations are appeal
ing to their customers and in some in
stances are securing their cO-0pera-
ton. The commission carefully scFHri
nizes each petition for increases, and
to the best Of its ability will see To
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-05-31
HOW THE BOYS
MUST REGISTER
Who must register:

Who must register:
All male persons (citigens or aliensl
born between June 6, 1889 and June
5, 1897 inclusive except officers and
enlisted men of the regular army
navy and marine corps, and o'hcar
in officers reserve corps and enlisted
men in enlisted reserve corps, while
in active service.
When?
On wednesday, June 3, 1918, be
tween a. m, and
Where?
AT office of local board having juris-
dictions at the point you should have
registered, or other place designated
by that local board.
How:
Go in person on June 5 to your reg
istration place. If you expect to tie
absent from home June ., go at once
TO the ONCE OL Lnc lOCdl uOuAN "hS'
you happen to be. Have your registra-
ton card filled out and certified: Mail
It to the local board having jurisdic-
tiop where you permanently reside. En-
close a self-addressed, stamped en-
velope with your registration card for
the return of your registration eerti-
fcate. You must mail your registration
cad in time to each yoar hcme local
board on June g. II you are sick On
June and are unable 10 present your
self in person. send for your card.
Information:
If you are in doubt as to what to do
or where to register, consult your local
board.
Penalty for Not registering
Failure to register is a misdemeanor
punishable by Imprisonment for one
year. 1t may result in loss of valua
BILE rights and privileges and imme-
date induction into military service
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-05-31
LEE COUNTY NEGROES GIVE
LITERALLY TO RED CROSS


LEESBURG, Ca, May 29.- Especially
Attention is called by the captains
of the Red Cross drive here last week
to the manner in which the negroes
of Lee county gave to the noble cause.
The managers report all they had to
do was to explain to the negroes
what it was for and without a single
exception the money was forthcom-
ing, some Of them giving amounts
that would be a credit to anyone. The
negroes took much interest in the Red
Cross drive which all Lee coutny is
proud.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-05-31
RAPTFSTS OF THIS COMMUNITY
TO BUILD PARSONAGE SOON

The ladies of the Baptist church
are endaavoring to buy a home in
Leesburg for their pastor 1t seems
that houses in Leesburg are at prem
ium just now and are exceedinly hard
to get. However, the ladies state that
if they can't buy or lease one at an
early date, they are going to build it,
1t is hoped the movement will prove
successful as Leesburg is very anxious
to have resident pastor.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-05-31
')UR BOYS ARE
TAKING GREAT
PART IN FIGHT
NERAL PERSHING'S REPORT
SHOWS THAT THE ENEMY WAS
EXPELLED AFTER ENTERING
AMERICAN TRENCHES.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May Is
erican troops are in the thick of
lgs on The western front.
This fact was proved today by Cen
Pershing's commdul1ue declaring
It the enemy was completely eX-
ed after entering the American
IS in Picardy and that the United
es troops entered the German
through counter attacks.
! same statement say in the
yre region a strong hostile raid
party had been repIlsed with
IS in killed and wounded.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-05-31
Sunday Selling stopped.

Sheriff Coxwell went to Starkes-
vile Sunday morning and closed the
store of A. D. Green, the closing how
ever meant for Sunday only. Mr.. j.
d. Clifton took out papers, declaring
Mr.. Green's store being open on Sun
days a nuisance. The date set for
hearing has not yet been named.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-05-31
I'd Ne. Vow Wed.

NfN
te Louise Hill and Mr.. Edwin
:. married Sunday afternoon.
.pany with several friends of
aple they motored out several
n the country, and by appoint
ere met by Rev. Claud Bridges,
,rformed the ceremony.
bride is a popular young lady
lie Mountain and has been
lg school here for the past year
as made scores of friends since
2 here. The groom is a popu-
Id substantial young business
I'd is well and favorably known.
best of good wishes follow this
> young couple from a wide
If friends throughout this sec
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-05-31

WASHINGTON, D G., May %
Provost Marshal GeneralCrowder in
tends to make sizeable draft call di-
rectly after the "twenty-one men" are
registered on June 9TH, it is learned
here today.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-05-31
wenty- Three Attacks Repulsed

LTH THE AMERICANS in Picardy
28.-Twenty-three determined at
) in the nature of large scale
were delivered against the Amer
lines yesterday morning. The
was before Fortain-sous-M Mont
r, while the second and third
launched simultaneously to the
of Cantigny. The others were
/ before Observation-Disclosures
we're repulsed with heavy German
IS. Not only were these attacks
lsed, but the Americans drove the
es from their trenches in a coun-
tack holding the captured posi-
unit. ordered 70 withdrawn to
original lines.
ee attacks netted the Americans
erman prisoners, and the fight
rs most bitter. The opposing
dashed in hand u han0 fight
lidst smashed sand bags and
Darapets. The Germans were
wn with hand grenades but
- leans rushed TO close quar-
used their bayonets offe1iive-
oilers who participated in the
declared the Germans were
d with armU: cd breast plates
nrned aside 5aycnet thrusts
t1any of Americans counter at
tfore Cantig ~. penetrated
n lines clear into the vii
. they remained until called
e Allied commander.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-05-31
WAR SUPPLIES
CAUSE DEFICIT
ON RAILROADS

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. May -. =
Carrying Americas war supplies VIA
cost the national railroads tbks year
about billion dollars more than snst
year and force the government ca dig
into the treasury for deficit OF rear
ly two hundred millicls at the END OF
the year.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-05-31
S. TRANSPORTS.
RE SOUGHT BY.
GERMAN U-BOATS:

4 WASHINGTON, D. c. May 70
The Germans are after American troop
and cargo transports now in dead ear
nest.
United States navy officials believed
mis- to be the case today following
eceipt of information yesterday that
,ostile uboats are operating farther
.om their bases than ever befoe.
incidentally, it has developed some>
,dy is taking wieless submarine re-
orts to alarm American shipping.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-05-31
GEN. WOOD TAKES
FIGHT TO WILSON

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 2S.-
That Major General Wood will carry
his fight for service abroad directly to
President Wilson was indicated today
when it was learned at the white house
that General Wood would see the pres
ident at six O'clock tonight
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-05-31
AMERICANS WIN
IN AIR BATTLE

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY, in
Lorraine, May 28.-Three American
aviators defeated four German airmen
in spectacular battle over the lines
yesterday, destroying one enemy plane
and driving the others hack over
their own lines.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-05-31

Mrs Georgia Johnson OF Sumter,
is the guest of Mrs. G. A. S9pp
Miss Mary Littleton left Wednesday,
for her home in Dawson.
Mr. Powell, Of Valdosta, visited here
Wednesday.
Miss Florence Evans ielt Saturday
for her home in Sparta.
Mr. Kenny Phillips was Sunday
visitor.
Mr.. Douglas Turner ENTERTAINERS
Misses Annie Lunsford, Hilda McAfee
of Albany. Winnie Phillips and VITA
Ansley at spend-the-day party Sat
urday.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-05-31

Prof Ford has been elected as pfin-
cipal of the Leesburg High school
for the 1888 term
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-05-31

Mr.. Arthur Simmons was visitor
here Sunday.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-05-31

school children are celebrating
School is over, and many little
) and parties are being planned.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-29
USE BIC MOTOR
SAFETY VAULT.
Iron Safe, Barred Windows
and Armed Men for the
Transfer of Money.

In the course Of daily business It is
necessary for banks TO transfer large
sums OF money from their vaults TO
the vaults OF other banks. More or
less risk usually attends the transfer
Of specie in a city, the temptation to
highwaymen being very strong.
Two Chicago banks and a transfer
company have taken means to protect
money in transit through city streets
as thoroughly as it can be protected
On a motor car is mounted an omni-
bus body built on a special design
The liver is completely enclosed by
glass doors and windows. Just back
of the drivers seat is the entrance
door for the main cOmpar trlenIs Wllcn
is also completely enclosed, with glass
windows and strong iron bars
The chief piece Of equipment In the
main compartment is large iron saIe,
during each trip from bank to bank
But this is not ALL Seats are so ar
ranged for armed guards that the men
sit facing the windows They COM
pleteIy surround the safe with Its
treasure and at the same time have a
clear view in all directions
The car has Just been put into use
Owing to- the space required. the
Dodge Brothers chassis on which the
special body Is mounted, was. length
eued out by means OF a well known
truck attachment At a glance. the car
much resembles an ordinary omnibus,
close inspection being required 20 Cd
serve the iron Window1ars, as IL glices
swiftly through the streets
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-29

GgTHERE should be no kickers in
l the automobile business in EI
Paso. Business is normal. The fact
that business has been abnormally
large in the auto business for two
years last past has caused a few Of
the shortsighted to kick, but business
has merely resolved itself to normal
proportions as an athlete loses the
surplus when the greatest feats are
required Of him" This is the state
ment OF manager Ben L. Clements, OF
the Borderland Auto Supply company.
"Prussian autocracy has caused the
auto business. like all other kinds OF
business, to train down. but IL Is re-
ally at its best The poor cars and
poor accessories don't stand the test
and should not That part OF the busi-
ness that Is solid auto bone and mus
Gle, is all right.
When the athlete is getting ready
for a trial he gets all parts OF the
body in working condition The auto
industry is doing the same thing This
is I'm evidence from the increased
number Of bumpers. spOtlights, tire
covers, and all kinds Of repair ma
terial being bought This Is a sure
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-29
STOP DANDRUFF!
HAIR GETS Thick,
WAVY, BEAUTIFUL
Girls Draw a cloth through
your hair and double its
beauty.
Spend a few centsl Dan
drUff vanishes and hair
stops coming out.

To be possessed OF a mead Of heavy,
beautiful hair; soft, lustrOus. fluffy.
wavy and free from dandruft, is mere
" matter Of using little Danderine.
1t Is easy and Inexpensive TO nave
nice, soft hair and lots Of 60. Just get
a small bottle Of Knowlton's Dander-
inc now-all drug stores recommend 10
apply a little as directed. and within
ten minutes there viii be an appear
ance Of abundance. freshness fluff
ness and an Incompatible gloss and
luster, and try as you will. you can
not find a trace Of dandruff or falling
hair: but your real surprise viii be
after about two weeks use. when you
viii see new hair-fine and doWny al
first-yes-but really new hair
sprouting out all over your scalp
Danderine Is. we believe, the only sure
hair grower destroyer OF dandruff
and cure for itchy scalp. and 10 never
fails TO stop falling hair al once
If you want to prove how pretty and
soft your hair really is. mOlsten a
cloth with a little Danderine and care
fully draw 1t through your hair-tak-
ing one small strand at a time. Your
hair viii be soft, glossy and beautiful
10 just a few moments delightful
surprise awaits everyone who tries
this--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-29

TTTAsHINGTON. d. C., June 15--The
w safety Of the road and OF the
street is the object Of a new nation
wide movement among prominent
traffic Officials. automobile experts
and organizations with the object
Of calling motorists attention 70 the
importance Of the brakes, and de-
creasing the number OF preventable
accidents due TO imperfectly adjusted
or defective brakes. An official OF the
Motor Truck club Of America says that
so percent Of the accidents caused by
brake trouble could be aVerted If mo-
florists would only pay more attention
70 their brakes and have them inspect
ed regularly The fact that brake
bands are out Of sight is one reason
assigned TO the common neglect OF
car owners in assuring themselves
that II they wish 10 stop, their brakes
viii respond
Enforce Inspection.
Glaring headlights, 10 is pointed out,
have been forbidden under penalty Of
the law in many states and cities The
ultimate object Of the brake inspec-
ton movement is TO bring about com j.
pulsory inspection OF brakes. In adj
diti0n TO traffic officials, the move
meut has the endorsement Of such men
as Raymond W Pullman, head OF the
police Of the nations capital; Francis
IL Hugo. secretary Of state Of New
York; Arthur woods, former police
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-29
.PNEUMATIGS WIN
IN CYCLE RACES
First Pneumatic Tires Used
in Historic Bicycle Races
in Ireland.

One OF the spectators at the pirst
pneumatic tired bicycle race was v
B. Harding, head Of the Indianapolis
plant Of the United States Tire com
pany.
The race took place at a track meet
in ireland in the late summer Of 1889
Bicycle racing was popular in Great
Britain at the time and at this par
ticular meet the best wheelmen Of the
prominent clubs participated
Much interest and surprise were
evidenced" says MI Harding, in lit
tie booklet giving the history or the
pneumatic tire, when, for one Of the
events Of the day. Nj DuCros ana ms
two sons appeared on the track with
bicycles equipped with what seemed
20 everybody at the time 10 be bal
loon tires. and good deal Of com
ment Of a rather sarcastic nature was
made regarding them.
Won From start.
The tires justified their introduce
tiOn right from the start however as
the DuCros were placed first, second
and third in every race in which they
took part They follow ed up their
success on this track by further aston
ishing demonstrations in different
parts OF the country, so quickly con-
vincing the riding public of Great
Britain Of the merits of the pneumatic
tire, that before the end Of 1880 every
bicycle made was equipped with them
Real Inventor Lost Out.
Although Robert W. Thompson
was the first inventor Of the pneu-
matte tire, so little use was made Of
his patent that all credit for the in
PRODUCTION Of the pneumatic tire in
connection with modern vehicles
should be given to DIT. Dunlop, the
Irish veterinary surgeon. who revived
and revised the pneumatic tire, and
who was granted a patent for his in
veution. which was later held invalid
because Of the priority Of Thompson's
claims To this day the Dunlop tire
is practically the only one manufac-
tured in England and Messrs. Du eros
control its destinies."
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-29
bUT0SGHEAPER
NOW THAN EVER
Manager Bottorff Explains
Why Cars Are Cheaper
Than Formerly.

en- view OF the rapidly advancing
costs OF everything we buy, it is a
rather startling statement that auto
mobiles were never so cheap as they
are today" says S. o. Bottorff. local
distributor for the Mitchell and
Haynes car. And yet that Is the alb
soluts truth"
when considering the cost Of any
thinE it is dear or cheap, according
as the amount Of money asked for it
VIII buy a good deal OF only a little
q the other things we want Thus
the amount Of flour OF meat or cloth
ing OF shoes one can buy today for
the money represented by the price
Of an automobile IS so much less than
i was few years ago that even in
the face OF the necessary price In
creases. automobiles cost less than
ever before
1T is. Of course, quite natural that
this should be so because the auto
highly efficiently organized In the
country, outside Of those Industries
largely controlel by a few great
houses like oil or steel"
The executives Of the bitterest
commercial rivals sit side by side in
the councils OF the various trade,
manufacturing and engineering or
carnations and lend their best efforts
10 promoting the welfare Of the whole
industry helping friend and competi-
tor alike"
By this sort Of cooperation. not in
FrsQueutiy making public the results
OF q great deal Of tedious and eXpen-
sive experimental and research work,
the quality Of all cars manufactured
has not only been improved, but the
cost OF production has been lowered
at the same time. And naturally, the
public benefits"
"1n point of service to the people as
an efficient business promoter as one
OF the most important factors. both at
home and overseas, I'm winning the
war and because Of the persistent and
successful efforts TO keep down costs,
the motor car 1ustiCes its place as one
OF the essentials Of modern life"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-29
BRAKE INSPECTION FOR SAFETY
ACCIDENTS MOSTLY PREFERABLE

commissioner OF New York city; T. D.
Pratt. Of the Motor Truck Club OF
America and numerous officials OF ac-
cident insurance companies
Brake Materials
Another important object OF the
campaign is to inform motorists as 20
the materials Of which their brake
Innings are made and Of the difference
between effective Innings and make
shifts. Asbestos. mined principally IN
the province Of Quebec, Canada is the
basis Of all good brake Innings. on ac-
count Of its heat resisting qualities.
Many Innings are made Of woven strips
sorb moisture oil and dust. Tests OF
brake Innings have been carried on.
not only by government experts at
work on choosing the best lining for
the war cars and trucks. but By pro-
fessors in Cornell university and In
other laboratories.
A Good Lining.
The lining generally regarded as
the best, with which many Of the
American war cars and trucks have
been equipped. is commonly known as
thermoid hydraulic compressed 1t is
made Of asbestos fabric, strung on
brass wires. then folded several times,
grapualiZed and made into practically
solid piece by the application OF a
hydraulic pressure Of 1000 pounds to
the square inch at a temperature Of
900 degrees. 1t is with this kind of
lining that many OF Americas war
cars have been equipped for service in
France.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-29
L. S. Government Demand
For Steel Cuts Output
OF Passenger AUTOS

"The production Of passenger auto
mobiles for the balance of this year
viii depend upon the uncertain steel
requirements OF the United States
government" says Raymond B.
Stamm. Of the Oakland Auto Sales
company
Contrary TO an impression that
seems 10 prevail quite widely, there
has been no official curtailment Of
the industry. The curtailment has
been purely automatic, governed by
the supply Of material. labor and
Transportation available
There has. Of course, not been
nearly enough DOrts 70 fiji orders.
and this situation viii continue TO pre-
vail We can take care Of present buy
ers, but there is no assurance that this
condition viii prevail for long. Those
who need cars should not delay buy
ing"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-29
JAPAN HELPING
MOTOR BUYERS
Purchaser Of Auto or Truck
Is Assisted by japanese
Government.
Government.

Japan has offered every purchaser
OF an automobile or truck in the en-
pire $500 toward thes purchase price,
and $3.50 yearly % help pay for the
maintenance OF the vehicle, in ez-
change for the privilege Of speedily
Communicating motors when the oc-
casion demands, according to advices
received by the foreign sales depart
ment Of American auto and tire COM
panies.
This subsidy IS intended by the I'M
perial government not only Tor qulcA
requisitioning Of cars, but also 20
promote their use and 20 evenrually
encourage their Manufacture W--lln
the empire This aggressive action
By Japan has stiu another important
function. Horses are scarce in Mp
ron and most Of the trucking Is Dy
men who pull two-U heeled carts
most Of the passenger traffic On the
streets and highways is by means OF
jinrikishas. Labor is En- strong de-
mand and a more general use OF
motor vehicles would release thou
sands Of men for work fin factories
Japan's action VIII add Impetus 20
the export OF American made cars
and tires, say Goodrich officials 10
win be several years before Japan
viii be able TO produce any1F mere
near her own consumption OF motor
vehicles and accessories. But three
concerns in japan are now ouudlns
automobiles One Of these has mace
about a half a dozen cars and another
is assembling from parts Imported
from America Two large japanese
Surrounding companies are erecting
automobile factories
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-29
Action OF Canada May
Foreshadow Restriction
OF Big Cars In L. S.

"I believe that the effect OF uslns
more Of the smaller makes in autos is
clearly shown in the matter Of repair
work" is the observation OF Roy C.
Tonge Dealers who specialize in
auto parts and accessories for larger
cars in many places report q falling
off in custom as regards the larger
81 while there has been a cores
bonding increase in regard TO the same
needs Of smaller cars.
"Of course, tt may never occur In the
United States, but my attention has
been called to the restriction placed
on large autos by Canada, no motor
cars costing 1920 or more being per-
mitted TO enter the country, except IN
der license issued by the government
Cars OF that size are included among
the things considered as non-essen-
tials during the war. We are hoping
that this viii not occur in the United
States, and yet several years duration
OF war would undoubtedly bring us %
a similar condition"