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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-26
WILSON TO SQUELCH
LATEST PEACE PLAN

Washington, Sept. 25.--Germany's
latest peace feeler will be squelched
by President Wilson when he opens
the fourth Liberty loan campaign in
New York Friday night
The text of the speech made by
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-26
SHRAPNEL

London, Sept 25.-Fifty-three Ger
man airplanes and eight balloons
were brought down by the British
yesterday. the war office report on
aviation stated tonight, The British
lost ten machines. Twelve and a half
tons of bombs were dropped on
various German targets.
With the American Army in Lor-
raine, Sept. 25.--The Americans and
French attacked east of the Moselle
this morning. They made progress
in the regions of Champey and
Rouxieres There were lively aerial
activity This is the first flne day for
long time
London. Sept 25.-M. Litvinoff, tho
Bolshevist ambassador to Great
Britain, and fifty four Of his com
patriots left today for Russia. The
announcement indicates an under
standing has been reached between
the British government and the Boil
sheviki regarding the exchange OF
British government representatives
held in Russia and Russians in Eng
land.
London. Sept. s5.-British shipping
ing the month of August were smaller
than those of any month since Sep
TENDER, 1915. the admiralty announc-
ed tonight The figures of British
and neutral shipping losses during
August are: British, 76, 40i tons,
neutrals. 15l.275 tons Total. 327.676
tons. During the month of August
vessels aggregating S,15S.639 tons
sailed from British ports.
Berlin. via London. Sept. 25.-Ger-
many has conceded the right OF Spain
to seize German tonnage interned in
Spanish ports equivalent to Spanish
tonnage sunk by U-boats. Announce
ment to this effect was made late to-
night.
London, Sept, 25.-The South
Wales railway strike was practically
ended tonight when 5000 strikers at
Cardiff and Newport voted TO return
to work
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-26

London, Sept, 25.-The South
Wales railway strike was practically
ended tonight. when 5000 strikers at
Cardiff and Newport voted to return
to work.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-26
ADVERTISEMENT
SHE USED TO
Be GRAY
Society Ladies' Every
where Use ''La Creole"
Hair Dressing.

The well known society leaders
hair was prematurely gray, perhaps
iust like yours. but Mrs. J heard
Of ia Creole" Hair Dressing-how
thousands of people everywhere had
used it with perfect satisfaction. 1t is
not a dye, but a preparation designed
eEpeciAIly for the purpose OF grad
Ually restoring color to gray or faded
hair. and which is easily applied by
sfn1ply combing or brushing through
the hair. ia Creole" Hair Dressing
nositiyely eradicates dandruff. keeps
re scalp IN a healthy condition and
promotes the growth Of new hair;
KINGS back q natural, soft, even. dark
Sbade TO gray or faded hair, and
makes IL lustrous, full Of life and
beautiful
HA CREOLE, HAIR DRESSING
e. nrevent your hair from growing
Sray and to restore a beautiful dark
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~ o'DonneIls Drug Stores, Peoples
Rr,,Sy Stores, and all good drug stores
1-sTyvyhere La Creole" Hair Dress
Ing is sold on a money-back guar
antee-
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D. c. BANKS COOPERATE
NBOOSTNG W.SS.SALES

Washington banking institutions
are extending cooperation to the
local War Savings committee in
handling the work Of following up
the pledge cards which we're re-
ceived in the house o-house canvass
during the recent drive
Thousands of these cards were re
ceived from residents who desIR-
mated various local banks as agents
from whom they would purchase
their regular allotment Of stamps.
These pledges have been turned over
to the banks named, who will check
up the purchases as made, creditinK
the individual with the amount
bought from time to Tina Through
this method the pledge card acts
virtually as a promissory note, and
the committee il enabled to make
certain that the written promises are
fulfilled.
Practically every banking house in
the city is enrolled as a member of
The 81 900 Club" and making de-
termined efforts to enlist other MEM
oers from the ranks Of the larger de-
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2POUNDS SUGAR
MONTHLY RATION
AFTER AUGUST |

The Food Administration has re-
quested all Americans to use a sugar
ration OF two pounds per capita
monthly. because the sugar supplies
throughout the country are at a low
stage due TO the near failure OF the
American beet and Louisiana cane
crops, the small yield in Porto Rico
and the fact that { Is difficult to
transport sugar from Java and other
distant sources on account OF the I'm
perative call for ships fer troop
movements.
In Eject August 1.
At present the sugar ration Is three
pounds monthly per capita The new
edict goes into effect August and
will continue until January 1.
The District Food Administration.
which recently inaugurated the plan
OF having grocers get the names and
addresses OF all sugar purchasers,
will continue the plan when the two
pound ration goes into effect
The National Food Administration
has warned the public that unless the
two-pound ration request is fully
complied with, IL will be impossible
TO furnish adequate sugar supplies to
Belgium and the various organiza-
lions working TO cooperate with the
army and navy in defeating Ger
many.
Sugar Needed Abroad.
Officials OF the administration said
today that the sugar needs in the
army and navy exceed the original
estimates: that larger amounts must
be sent to France and Italy to re-
place the large quantities lost
through German and Austrian in
vasion and that IL will be necessary
to make up the defcit caused by the
loss OF more than nifty million pounds
through submarine sinkingR
Under the new request restaurants
will be allowed to use only two
pounds OF sugar for every ninety
meals served Under present regula-
ton three pounds are used
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Mrs. Farling, sit down." ordered
the inspector.
l knew some big game was ahead
OF me. for when an inspector told you
70 sit down in the face of such a
rush OF work, IT meant something out
Of the ordinary.
got the assignment was to in
vestigate a notorious clairvoyant and
place him under arrest The police
had become interested in him when
he placed in the local papers a full
page advertisement 1t carried a full
length figure of q man with lightning
radiating from his head and fingers.
Direct evidence was necessary to Sc
cure his arrest, 50 went one morning
TO his den. He occupied = suite in
an office building in this city.
Half a dozen persons were waiting
IN the reception room for readings
when I entered.
Have you an appointment" a col
ored maid asked in an affected voice.
NO." replied, when do you think
] can see him?"
"Well, don't know" she said.
At that moment, a man, who appar-
entity had overheard the conversation,
thrust his head from the door OF an
other room and said:
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WILL TRAIN MEN
FOR j. S. MARINE
AFTER THE WAR
BY FoNTAINE FOX.

In order to meet the demand for a
body of trained men to supply the
organization for the direction of the
growing merchant tonnage and in
preparation for trade competition
after the war. which problem has
been causing anxiety in shipping and
commercial circles. New York Uni
versity will include in lis curriculum.
starting next fall, a course in the
principles OF merchant marine admin
istration and operation, il was an
nounced yesterday by Prof. A. W.
Taylor, director of the Wall street di-
vision Of the School OF Commerce of
the university.
The College OF the City of New
York, it is understood, will give
similar course.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-26
POTATOES SELL At $3.50
PER PECK IN SWEDEN

STOCKHOLM, July 26.-Foo4 sup
ply is so short and prices so high
that the situation is becoming serious
for all except the wellto-do. No DO
tatoes have been available for weeks.
The new crop is selling at the equiv
alent Of S1.2O a quart, or $3.50 a peck.
Tea costs the equivalent of $21 a
pound. and is almost unobtainabIe.
The last ration of coffee, issued Ave
weeks ago, amounted to three and
one-half ounces for each person, and
the same amount OF inferior lard was
issued a month ago. About one ounce
of butter is issued to each person
once a week
Virtually the only vegetables on
the market are spinach and aspara-
gus. Eggs bring S1.20 a dozen, and
the cheapest cuts OF boiling beef,
$3.50 per pound: mutton and veal cut
lets. So pound; poultry as high as
$1.34 a pound. No pork has been Is
sued since May 10.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-26
KING Of BELGIANS
TO GET ENGRAVING
Of THE PRESIDENT

At the request OF Prof. A J. Van
Hecke, head of the Labor party in
Belgium, the Washington Plate Print
ers' Union will transmit II to King
Albert OF Belgium an engraving of
President Wilson similar to the one
presented to the President at thu
White House last week.
Prof. Van Hecke visited the exhibit
ton being held ~ the Plate Printers
at 10OS-1010 + street northwest, and
was so impressed by the engravings
on view that he spent several hours
examining them He pur chased sew
eral OF the eng :rVings, and thus
swelled the fund being raisei for the
benefit OF the Red Cross.
4 committee Of girls, who are mem
bers OF the BureGn Chapter Of the
Red Cross. Is in attendance at the
exhibition. which Is free to the public
from to 10 o'clock in the evening.
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MERCHANT MARINE
JUMPS TO FIRST
PLACE IN 10MOS.

tcopyrIEht. 101s. b. the United Preas.)
Germany took forty years to build NJ
her war machine. The United states
Shipping Board has taken less then ten
months to bridge the Atlantic ocean with
ships.
Bngencies OF the war have forced
this Government 10 accomplish things
Il never before believed possible. And
no task faced was greater, perhaps. than
the building Of ships. Today. Americas
merchant marine Is the greatest In the
world :, its growth has been amazing
even TO the shipbuilding officials them
selves.
The Shipping Board, since its creation,
last September. has placed 1.711.l72 dead
weight tons Of vessels in service Two
hundred and sixty-one seagoing ships. OF
seagoing capacity, have been commits
stoned This does not include the scores
Of ships already built and owned by
American citizens.
Besides the 26l bottoms completed,
nearly 200 other hulls are afioat in yart-
Gus stages Of completion. These will az
gregate approximately 100000 tons-
One hundred and hkty-eight ship
yards are engaged in producing ships
with which to transport men and ma
terials to the front Keels have been
laid or viii be laid on more than 100
ways, and 250.000 men are doing their
bit In the shipyardS Of the United
States.
Here is the rate at which the ships
have been completed and placed in
service BY the shipping board and
emergency aeet corporation:
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ADVERTISEMENT
FOR INDIGESTION
0DOnnell's Drug Stores Have a
Treatment That He Guarantees
to Promptly Relieve All
Stomach Distress.

People go on suffering from little
stomach troubles for years and i'm
agine they have a serious disease
They over-eat or cyer-drink and
force on the stomach a lot of extra
work.
But they never think that the
stomach needs extra help to do extra
work.
II these people would take a
Mi-o-na tablet with or after meals
IL would be a great big help to the
stomach in its strain OF overWork.
M-o-na tablets help your tired-Out
stomach to do its work and Danish
the cause.
No matter what you eat or drink
Mi-O-na tablets should sweeten your
sour stomach and stop gas belching
in 10 minutes. The heaviness disap-
pears and the stomach is greatly
aided in its work OF digestion
And Mi-o-na not only promptly re-
Iieves all distress but II taken regu-
iarly will absolutely Danish indIges-
tion by building UP the flabby over
worked walls OF the stomach and
making them strong enough to d.
gest the most hearty meal O'Don-
nelrs Drug Stores sell and guar
antee Mi-o-na
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-26
PRAIRIE DOG WOULD
BECOME DEVIL DOG

ST. PAUL. Mimi, July 26.-"Say.
pard. I'm a prairie dog from North
Dakota and want to go over there
and become devil dog"
Relieving himself Of this sentiment,
William d. Knickerbocker. Of Dog
den, N. D., took his place in line in
the United States marine recruiting
station here. Knickerbocker passed
an almost perfect physical test.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-26
AUTOS FOR coNvIcTs.

OSSINING. July 26.-Adolph Lew
isohn, the New York banker. has
given two automobiles to the Mutual
Welfare League of Sing Sing prison,
Il was announced today. The ma
chimes. according to Warden Meyer.
will be used in 'instructing members
OF the league in how to handle and
repair them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-26

Il think you had better make your
appointment for tomorrow"
l made the appointment for 2
o'clock
The Appointment.
On my return the following day. the
secretary led me through the room
connecting with the reading room. "
OF all the magnificence. There was a
Japanese screen and q divan filled
with pillows woven with Japanese de-
signs.
Bowling and smiling, the. clair
voyant made his appearance. He was
elegantly dressed, wearing silk shirt,
silk socks, and a flower in his but
ton hole.
Have you an appointments he
asked.
When I answered in the affirmative,
he led me to a chair at a table. he
took the chair opposite.
Now" he began, rubbing his hands
together write your name on this
fore me-"then write three aues-
tons"
The Three QueStfOnG.
He left the room and I was alone.
Instead Of my own. I wrote the name
anna Llewellyn," and beneath Il
wrote these questions:
Il Would you advise me to close
the deal?" Il had no deal I used Il
as bait to draw him out.)
%. VIII I get the position I am
now seeking?" Il was seeking no
position.)
"s. win be successful in my posi-
tionZ"
ne $4,000. -t.ts -
paper, which was folded into q tiRht
wad, and pressed It TO his forehead.
Closing his eyes, he began, -A-a-a-a
Anna LrL-Llewellyn.V
That is your name, is it not!" he
asked me.
Yes" I answered why, that's
wonderful"
Yes, I advise you to close the deal"
he said. You have invested heavily.
haven't your" he queried- I had not
invested q cent
Yes" led him on.
But Zee trouble ahead. You
come to me tomorrow with $50 and I
will show you the way out Of the
deal. he advised Il can't see Il to-
day"
I promised. The appointment was
made for 11:30 the following morning.
As was leaving. he said. you are
getting too fat" and he put his hands
on my hips, smoothing them down as
he did it
Gets Two YearA
BY that act, I had him. That act
Of touching me constituted simple
assault, punishable by law.
I returned the next day to keep my
appointment, but not alone Around
the corner was waiting the patrol
wagon Across the street were sta
TONED two detectives waiting for my
signal to raid the place. / was to
take my handkerchief from my
pocketbook and rub 70 across my face.
Stationing q detective at each en-
trance to prevent escape. 1 entered
the suite to keep my appointment II
was accompanied by detective from
headquarters
As was standing there IN the
outer room. noticed that q girl. one
of the clairvoyant's accomplices, was
hurriedly putting on her hat and coat
"Hold on" ordered, you can't 20
yet Where Is Mr.. --I" naming the
clairvoyant
Here he is" said the secretary as
he emerged from the room
NO, you are not Mr.. - know
who you are" / replied
At that moment. the clairvoyant sp-
peared greatly excited.
"Why-why-why the mat
teri" he asked
As the detectives closed IN on them,
ordered the arrest OF the trio. max
ing q charge OF simple assault against
the clairvoyant
The fortune teller was put away in
prison for two years and ] want to
tell you, he was regarded as one OF
the best known in his profession in
this country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-26
Lemon juice -.
For FreCkIeS
oIriSI Make beauty lotion at
home for . few cents. Try I'll

Squeeze the juice Of two lemons
into bottle containing three
ounces OF orchard white, shake
well. and you have a quarter pint
CT the best freckle and tan lotion,
and complexion beautifier, at very,
very small cost
Your grocer has the lemons and
any drug store or toilet counter
will supply three ounces OF orchard
white for a few cents. Massage
this sweetly fragrant lotion into
the face, neck, arms, and hands
each day and see how freckles
and blemishes disappear and how
clear, soft and white the skin be-
comes Yes! II Is harmless.
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in wash ington
that proved one
OF the most ex-
citing Of my ca
reer.
/ was sitting
In my office at
p olice head
q u arters one
day think ing
how dull things
h ad grow n,
when I was call
ed into the pri-
Vate office at
detective head
quarters,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-26

The Substantial men % coming
years viii be those who fornaed The
saving habit IN thefr youth. start vita
q ThFift stamp to-day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-26

Episode -Fake Fortune TeIIers.
BY MRS. SARAH v. FARLING,
FORMER Washington POIIcewOman-
A woman Is always fascinated by
fortune tellers. clairvoyants and seers.
I had an experience with a clairvoyant
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-26

svtfs q O. = saIss Of frsSh bssf IN wash
inRtoa D. q. for the week ending Saturday.
July 20, fsdf. averaged M eents Pr
p6und.-Advt.
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Want to start sonethinxG wen.
Secure Some War savingz Stamps,
they WIN surely Speed the wars sac
eessful Subsldenee.
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FORTUNE TELLER
ENlNESHED IN RAID
BY WOMAN SLEUTH

TAis fourth pOEo
"o0" OhO resigned after long and t"tsresHg
St. Tammany farmer., 1918-09-07
ACT NO. 271.
Senate Bill No. 1919, by Mr.. Thoele.
AN ACT,


Senate Bill No. 1919, by Mr.. Thoele.
p. AN ACT.
To amend and re-enact Act No. 80 of
the Extra Session of 1917, entitled
A joine resolution proposing an
amendment 10 the Constitution of
the State OF Louisiana, exempting
persons in the military service
from the payment of poll taxes
Section /. Be it enacted by the
General Assembly of the State of
Louisiana, That the title to Ac. No.
80 of the Extra Session of 1917 be
amended and re-enacted SO as to
read as follows:
A joint resolution proposing an
amendment to Article 1913 of the
Constitution of the State of Louisi-
ana, exempting persons in the mill
tary service from the payment Of poll
taxes; and authorizing them to par
ticipate in primaries and other nomi-
mating elections without registration
or the payment OF. poll taxes.
Section 2. Be it further enacted,
ETC., That Section l of said Act be
amended and re-enacted go as 10 read
as follows:
Be it resolved by the General AS
sembly of the State of Louisiana,
two-thirds Of all the members elected
St. Tammany farmer., 1918-09-07
ACT NO. 226.

Houes Bill No. 317, by Mr.. Hamley.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
Proposing an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the State OF Louisiana,
levying special state tax not ex-
ceeding one and one-half mills on
the dollar for the benefit of public
education.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the
General Assembly of the State of
Louisiana, two-thirds of all the men,
That an amendment to the Constitu-
bers elected to each house concurring
tion of the State of Louisiana be pro-
posed and submitted to the qualified
electors of the State, for ratification
or rejection, as follows, to-wit:
There shall be levied on all the
taxable property in the State of Lou
isiana an annual state tax of one and
one-half mills on the dollar on it's
assessed valuation, for the support
of the public schools; provided that
OF the amount derived from the levy
on the City of New Orleans, fifty
thousand dollars shall be paid an
nually by the State Treasurer to the
Commission Council of the City of
New Orleans for the support and
maintenance of the Isaac Delgado
Trade School Of the City of New Or
leans"
Section q Be it further resolved,
ETC., That this amendment shall be
submitted to the duly qualified cleo
tors of the state in accordance with
the provisions of the Constitution, to
be voted upon at the general Con-
gressional election to be held in No
vember, 1918, and there shall be
printed upon the ballot, For the
amendment to the Constitution levy
ing a special tax OF one and one-half
nihs on the dollar for the support
If the pubic schools" and Against
he amendment to the Constitution
ewing special tax of one and one
'alf mills on the dollar for the sup
ort of the public schools; and each
'ec.or shall indicate as provided in
he general eelction laws of this
tate. whether he votessfor or against
said amendment
HEWITT BOUANCHAUD
Speaker of House of Representatives
FERNAND MOUTON,
Lieut-Gov. and Pres. of the Senate
Approved July II, 1918.
r. G. PLEASANT,
Governor of State of Louisiana.
A true copy.
JAS. ]. BAILEY,
Secretary Of State.
St. Tammany farmer., 1918-09-07

or public Improvements, the govern
ing, authority which levied such tax
shall reduce the rate thereon to one
half of the millage; provided that
this requirement shall not apply In
any case where parish has before
the adoption hereof assessed taxable
property at actual value and adjusted
the special rate accordingly.
Section 2. Be it further resolved,
etc. That the provisions OF this
amendment shall not alter. amend,
or repeal any provision of the Con-
stitution except as the same are In
consistent herewith.
Section 3. Be it further resolved.
ETC., That the foregoing amendment
shall be submitted to the qualified
electors, for adoption or rejection,
at the general Congressional election
to he held in November, 1918. and
there shall be printed on the ballot,
For the constitutional amendment
limiting the state tax rate to three
mills, and parish, municipal, levee
and other board tax rate to five mills,
and limiting special taxation,| and
Against the constitutional amend
ment limiting the state tax rate to
three mills and the parish, munich
pal, levee and other board tax rate
to five mills, and limiting special
taxation; and each elector shall In
dicate, as provided in the general
election laws of the state, whether
he votes for or against said amend
ment.
HEWITT BOUANCHAUD,
Sneaker of House OF Representatives
FERNAND MOUTON,
Lieut.. Gov. and Pres. of the Senate
Approved July 10, 1918.
r. G. PLEASANT,
Governor of State of Louisiana
A true copy.
JAS. J. BAILEY,
Secretary of State.