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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-12
NAVY Needs Field Glasses,

New York.-The United States navy
recruiting bureau has sent out an ap-
peal to the race-going public for bin
oculars and glasses to be used by men
on the ook-eus for submarines. The
plea to provide "eyes for the navy" is
as follows:
I'm the lockers Of every clubhouse
at the race tracks and stored away
with the toga Of every race-goer there
is apt to be found pair Of good field
glasses which right now can be Of
great service to Americas fighting
men. The navy is in urgent need OF
binoculars, spy-glasses and telescopes.
More eyes are needed on shipboard
than ever before to maintain the con-
slant and efficient lookout for the sub
marine. Sextants and chronometers
are also required. In days past the
United States drew its supply Of these
articles from foreign countries. This
stock is no longer to be had. The new
methods Of naval warfare make the
need Of glasses more essential than
| ever before.
Thru the papers Of the country an
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-12

with the device and zone was map
ped out, which theoretically served az
the war zone" American submarines
we're ordered to operate in this zone
just as the u boats operate in the wal
zone. 1t was in effect war game un-
der conditions similar to those exist
ing in the German submarine infested
waters.
The reports from this mimic
warfare were eminently satisfactory
The submar ines were virtually put out
OF commission In short order by means
OF the device despite their efforts u
escape.
AS a result OF this. orders were is
sued to put the device in actual OPP
Grafton against the U-boats. This has
been done. Vessels are equipped with
It and the results are all that were ex
pected.
So far the supply Of devices is linn
tied, but this shortage Is being made
UP as rapidly as possible.
1t is estimated that there will be
sufficient supply for a concentrated
offensive against the submarines with
in a few months.
Adopted by tho Allies.
Both the British and French will
adopt the device. and Ia fact have al
ready adopted 1t.
The fact that the British censor has
permitted publication OF the fact that
the device is in operation in the war
zone prompts naval officers here to
believe that German U-boat com
mandera Iaya ALREADY eynerienped the
results, of its value and given the news
to the German admiralty.
Until this announcement from
abroad. few outside inner naval cir
cles knew what has been going on, ex-
cepting members OF the senate and
house naval committees.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-12
Ne1u Submarine Killer Is Deadly

appeal was made, several weeks ago.
and this resulted in the receipt Of over
5000 glasses Of various kinds. This
number is insufficient. The navy
needs many thousands more. So the
appeal Is repeated to lovers Of the
sport OF Kings and to their patriotism
to furnish more eyes for the navy -
the government cannot under the law
accept services or material without
making some payment, 81 will be paid
for each article accepted, which sum
will constitute the rental price. or in
the event of loss the purchase price OF
the glasses.
"All articles should be securely tag
ged, giving the name and address OF
the donor, and forwarded by mail or
express to the Hon. Franklin D. Roose-
welt, assistant secretary of the navy.
care Of navy observatory, Washington,
d. c., so that they may be acknowl-
edged.
Those no: suitable for naval use
will be returned to the sender Those
accepted will be keyed. so that the,
name and address Of the donor viii be-
permanently recorded at the navy deai
partment,, and every effort rNhi- i
made to return them. with added his
toric interest, at the termiuas.'n o.
the war. II Is, of course, impossible to,
guarantee them against damage or
Il ss"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-12

Iron Ore In British Columbia.
It is estimated that there are 49,
225, 600, 900 tons Of the best iron ore in
British Columbia; these resources have
scarcely been touched yet.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-12

Tested In War Game.
American warcraft were equipped
Middletown transcript., 1918-10-19
NoTlcET0 TAXPAYERS
OF
PenCaderHund

The taxable residents of Pencade,
Hundred. and all persons liable to nav
tax in said hundred, are hereby notified
that the taxes for the year 1918 are now
due, and the undersigned Tax Collector
for said Hundred will be at the
NEWARK DEPOT, BRYAN's STORE
NOVEMBER 18th, 1918
FROM 9 to II A. M.
DAYETT's MILL
NOVEMBER 18th. FROM l to P. M,
DEC. 80. FROM to IL A. Nj.
GLASGOW, BROOKS STORE
OCTOBER %, NOVEMBER 10, DEC.
81. FROM 9 to IL A. M.
PORTER, BRADLEY'S STORE
NOV. 10, DEC. 81.
FROM to 3P. M.
SUMMIT BRIDGE, sALMoN's STORE
july 81, FROM to P. M, AUG. %,
SEPT. 30, FROM 8 to II A. M. OCT. %,
FROM to 8 P. NJ, NOV. 20, FROM 9 to
II A. NJ, DEC. 30, FROM l to 3P. M.
KIRKWoop, KINGS STORE
AUG. %, SEPT. 80, NOV. 20, FROM
to 3P. NJ,
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the collector, or
by sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
Extract from the Laws of Delaware,
governing the collection of Taxes of
New Castle County, Section 8, Chapter
30, Volume II, Laws of Delaware, as
amended
SECTION 3-That on all taxes paid
before the first day OF October there
shall be an abatement of five per cent
um. On all taxes paid before the first
day of December there shall be an abate-
ment Of three per centum. On all taxes
paid during the month of December
there shall be no abatement what
ever. And on all taxes unpaid on the
first day of January there shall be added
one half of one per centum per month
until the same shall be paid.
EDWARD o. WALTON,
Collector Of Taxes for Pencader Hundred
Middletown transcript., 1918-10-19

Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, or
by sending written communication en-
closing stampe.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE.
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY:
Section 3-That on all taxes paid be-
fore the first day Of October there shall
be an abatement OF five per centum. On all
taxes paid before the first day OF Deceln.
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centun. On all taxes paid during
the month of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the irst day Of January there
shall be added one-half of oneper centum
per month until the came shall I've paid.
JOHN BETH,
Collector OF Taxes for Blackbird Humid ed
Middletown transcript., 1918-10-19
Property For Sale

Farm of 200 acres. 80 acres of fine
meadow. Good buildings. plenty fruit
for home use. Located on stone
road 5 miles from Wilmington. This
farm supports 40 head of cattle.
Farm of 100 acres, Good land. new
barn for stock, IL room house, and
other buildings miles from Will
mington Ia miles from nearest r. r.
Station.
Farm of loo acres 80 tillable, balance
meadow. Good buildings, plenty
fruit. Well located School and
Church opposite farm. mile from
r. R. Station.
Several small places of 20 to so acres
with fair buildings. Price $4,000 to
$1,000 each.
IL houses located on Main. Broad,
Green and Crawford SITS. at prices of
$1,000 to $500 each. A few of them
have all the modern improvements.
Look them over and own home
with your rent money.
JAY C. DAVIS.
Middletown,
Phone 162 Del.
The Hayti herald., 1918-03-14

N. @. Hawkins has enrolled his
name on the Herald list of good
subscribers, stating that he de.
sired to be. better informed as to
all the details of farm and prop.
erty transfers.
DR.. T. j. Trautmann was in
Charlottesville Tuesday afternoon
appearing as member of the
County Medical Advisory Board
for the drafting of this county's
ratio of soldiers.
We are this week extending
the subscription of Mrs. Lizzie
Pierce of Caruthersville, another
year ahead.
A new girl arrived at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan Warth
Tuesday morning.
The Hayti herald., 1918-03-14

! Designers appear to have looked
over the lineup of spring fabrics for
afternoon frOcks and to have come to
some conclusions In common. Await
Ing their critical and speculative eyes
were printed fOulards and taffetas In
figured and plaid patterns. voiles and
Organdies-plain. striped and plaid |;
crepe de chine. and other crepes-and,
above all--crepe georgette. COl0rs and
color combinations were lovely. It is
no wonder that. having viewed them,
they found the material a challenge to
their genius. Fabric and design seem
to be perfectly suited to each other In
the new frocks for afternoon wear
that Is the dress that does service for
many occasions now formal or In
formal. II must make a beautiful
dress. and must make II simply" ap-
pears to be the iron rule which the
creator Of styles has laid down for
himself this spring.
In the picture frock Of crepe geor-
gette shows how successfully this rule
may be followed. Here Is q plain.
straight skirt adorned with two groups
Of iine tueks and nothing else. 1t Is
gathered into an underpettieost Of silk
st the bottom Over II Russian blouse
The Hayti herald., 1918-03-14
them success in their new home

them success in their new home
Beulah Huffman, who has been
out of school two weeks on &C.
count of sickness in the family,
re.entered Monday.
The spring days of this week
have begun to turn the, trees
green on the school campus. We
have a beautiful campus when
the trees are in full leaf and the
grass grows green; but unless
we can persuade people from
coming across the grounds we
can not have grass. People would
not think of crossing a private
The Hayti herald., 1918-03-14

yard vet they will wade mud in
order to dig path diagonally
across the children's recreation
ground.
The children and teachers
would very greatly appreciate
the courtesy of the public keep.
ing to the good concrete side
walks on four sides of the school
ground instead of digging paths
across the campus and interferr.
ing with the privacy of the
school.
Earl Hudgens is back in school
this week. Earl has been assist
ing in some survey work.
Mr.. O'Connor is called to Ca.
ruthersville Friday afternoon for
examination preparatory to the
second call of the selective draft
army. In all probability Mr..
O'Connor will be called before
this term of school closes.
There is a very great shortage
of teachers over the state due to
the fact that many have volun.
teered services in addition to
what the draft has taken. School
Boards every where will find it
difficult to secure their teaching
force for another year.
The Eighth Grade Class this
year will have separate gradual
ing exercises. We have a very
strong class and we think it ex-
pedient that we give them this
recognition.
DR.. R. G. Cresswell, member
of the Board of Education, was a
visitor last Wednesday.
The Dramatic Club will put on
another play in the near future.
They have selected "The Busy
Liar" as the title.
How many times have you
visited school this term.
The Hayti herald., 1918-03-14
SCHOOL NOTES.
BY W. II. JOHNSON. su p.tin,sndsn.

BY VI 4. JOHNSON, Su upefnsendent.
Comparatively, few children
are out of school on account of
th e vaccination ruling.
Bertha Thomas is back in
school after q weeks absence.
Matte O'Connor accompanied
her parents to Morehouse Satur.
day, where the O'Connor's will
make their future home. We re.
gret to lose Matte and the other
children from school. We wish
The Hayti herald., 1918-03-14
AiI.conquerIng Energy.

Burton says: 'The longer live, the
more ! am certain that the great DIFF
ference between men-between the
feeble and the powerful, the great and
the insignificant-is energy, invincible
determination-a purpose, once fixed,
and then death or victory! That quail
ity will do anything that can be done
in the world; and no talents, no cir
cumstances, no opportunities, will
make a two-legged creature a man
without It,"
The Hayti herald., 1918-03-14
I.klna oII Stain. FROM concrete.

1t has been found that oil stains on
concrete floors may be removed by
using mixture of one pound Of oxalie
acid In three gallons Of water, with
enough wheat -four added to make
paste that can be applied with brush.
Allow the application to remain for
two days, and then remove It with
clean water and q scrubbing brush. A
second application may be necessary
In stubborn cases.
The Hayti herald., 1918-03-14

In the Louvre, in Paris, there IL an
old Etruscan vase, decorated with the
figures Of children blowing bubbles
with pipe. Since these children
must have lived long before the Roman
empire there Is no way Of knowing
whose soap they used to blow their
bubbles.-Exchange.
The Hayti herald., 1918-03-14

reaffirms its always good style. 1t Is
handsomely braided In q design made
up of squares with soutache braid in
the same color as the crepe. The blouse
has two small pockets set on with
row of little satin-covered buttons at
each side and draped collar of satin
Joined by the same effective means to
the crepe. The sleeves are plain, far
Ing at the wrist, where there Is wide
band formed by the braided pattern.
A very long girdle Of satin is wrapped
twice about the waist and looped over
at the front. The ends are finished
and weighted with satin-covered orna-
ments.
Many of the new frocks of this
character show plain and plaid taffeta
In combination. with crepe georgette
sleeves matching the plain silk In col
or. The gingham plaids In taffeta are
effectively made up In this way. Plain
georgette with borders OF plaid satin
and plain fabrics trimmed with pin
tucks In cross-bar effects are among
the popular combinations.
The Hayti herald., 1918-03-14

E 3. Brittin and B. L. Guffy
were in Caruthersville Wednes-
day morning looking after legal
matter.
Billy Nethery was attending to.
lum ber business in Nicola Mon.
day evening.
The Hayti herald., 1918-03-14

violets In All Lanus.
Violets nre natives to nearly all
lands and thrive very generally every
where, the greater number In the
shade, but some in the sun.
The Hayti herald., 1918-03-14

For Meditation.
All great reforms are based on
broad, generous principles. f!
The Hayti herald., 1918-03-14

Henry M. Boshear and Emma
Smiley were married Saturday
in this city by Squire W. W.
Harrington.
Mrs. 81. T. Mayes of Vanduser
came down Sunday and is spend.
ing the week visiting relatives
and friends.
The Hayti herald., 1918-03-14

-HZ
nmada
on osomewh o
passed by Committee or
The Hayti herald., 1918-03-14
Removable Rubber Heel.

A rubber heel has been invented that
can be slipped over the high heel Of
woman's shoe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-06
RUMANlA HAS AGREED I
TO DEMANDS, is CLAIM

By the Associated Pre-
AMSTERDAM, March 6.-M Tonchefs.
Bulgarian minister of finance and head
of the peace delegation, has returned
from Bucharest to report to his govern
ment on the negotiations with Ru-
mania He explained to the Buigariazk
sobrauje that on the expiration of thes
armfstice Saturday the Rumanian dele-s
gates announced that the crown councdD
at ,Iassy had decided to accept the con-
ditions offered by the central power1$
including the cession OF the DobrudJa.i
readjustment OF the frontier betwoenj
Hungary and Rumania and the grant-A
ing of economic concessions
The Rumanian government Was them,
IN formed that il must sign before noouf
Of March a preliminary treaty em<
bodying these terms, and that mcgee
tiations would be resumed immediately
with a view to a further armistice an<t
the final conclusion of peace
n. Toncheff said that the pre1fn1s
mary treaty between the fndfvidRaI
countries would be drawn up tn idenki--,
would require some alterations IN tn
wording, it would expressly stfpulat0s
that Rumania cede the Dobrudja to.
Bulgaria The economic concessions
also would be set forth clearly, the
work of defining them probably occu-
plying some time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-06
NEW INSIGNIA ORDEEa1s
Decorations for American 6oadfeISs
Include Service Gross, Medal /
and ChevrnrA J

New decorations ana Insignia -fDs1
American soldiers, ordered todxy BY thef
War Department. in order q cheafS
value. are: A Distinguished s1sW4o0
cross. Distinguished service medal Warf
service chevrons and wound ehsvEunAxt
Women arc eligible 20 reee1ve bon <hsi
Cross and medals
The ID. S. C." OF the AmeztcAn AKmyS
is to be "a bronze cross OF appropriAtos
design and a ribbon to be worn in 1iesr
thereof" to be awarded by the Prezi-,
dent or by the commander-in-chiefo fi
the American expeditionary forces. for
extraordinary heroism in connecticut
with military operations against an
armed enemy of the United States un-.
der circumstances which do not justify
the award of the medal OF honor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-06

dnfy. regarded rs an almost unfor-
gfvable crime in tho Army. the letter
of the regulations recognizes no differ
ence between being asleep and being
intoxicated.
ANY sentinel" reads the regulation,
who is found drunk or sleeping on his
post or who leaves it before he Is reg
ularly relieved, shall, if the offense be
committed in time of war, suffer death
or such other punishment as a court
martial may decree"
It is provided further that 1.-The fact
that the accused had been previously
oVertaxed by excessive guard duty is
not a defense, although evidence to
that effect may be received in extenu-
alton of the offense"
1t is pointed out that a sentry who
neglects his duty jeopardizes many
thousands of his fellow men and en-
dangers the cause of his country.
Whether he was intoxicated or merely
asleep is, in the letter of the law, a
minor matter.
Mutinous or Seditious.
Rules regarding punishment for
mutiny or sedition are inclusive. The
death penalty may be imposed at the
discretion of the court-martial on any
soldier who attempts to create, begins,
causes, excites or joins in" mutiny or
sedition.
Making known the countersign" and
forcing safeguard" are purely military
offenses for which the death penalty
may be imposed.
relieving the enemy" may cover a
number of military crimes against ones
country and "harboring the enemy" or
directly or indirectly giving him any
sort of intelligence is punishable by
death at the discretion of the court
martial
Cases of sleeping on post. like those
now before the President, have fur
nished some of the most touching Incl
dents in the history of wars in this and
other countries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-06

How a welsh rabbit in the trenches
made a Canadian soldier look upon two
American soldiers lust over" as "acto-
looking for the first time at a great play
IN which they were later to take a leading
part is related in a letter received by r
W. Cox of the Portner from Thomas
Hungerford, who has been with the, Cana
dian army in France since 1914
In letter written some time in Feb
ruary, the Canadian soldier says:
'T am writing this in a dugout. 1t is
about II pm. and have just had a dainty
snack. something on the order of welsh
rabbit. 1t consisted of butter, cheese and
condensed milk. heated to boiling point
and then seasoned with pepper and a
shot of issue rum. heated again for a few
minutes and whipped with a fork, and
spread on a piece of toast. 1t certainly
hit the right spot 1 am sure an epicure
would recommend it. but as you cannot
get the issue rum, you will not be able
to test it.
Figures Make Head Swim
To-day I was reading a couple of ar
ticles in the Saturday Evening Post
about the huge preparations the states
are making and my head swan with
the figures of umpteen millions of this
and that which they are sending To
France. 7. made good reading, but
got tired of it all and rather wished
could see some visible signs of wha1
they are doing. SO l wandered outside
1t was a glorious day, the sun was
shining brightly and things were par
ticularly quiet
IT had not gone far when I saw the
worry signs I was looking for. Two
soldiers IN khaki were standing on a
high ridge overlooking tho valley IL
front Of them. Their neat uniforms
and their hats vere enough TO identify
them. but II moro evidence was needed
tho two tettef1 ON their collars were
sufficient They stood for long time
looking down into tho valley towarl
our lines and those of Fritz beyond
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-06
Oliver to Be Provincial Premier.

VICTORIA. B. C., March 6.-John
Oliver. minister of railways Of British
Columbia, will probably be the new
premier of the province. to fill the va
cancy caused by the death of Premier
H. c. Brewster. it was said today, fol-
lowing the election last night, at party
caucus, of Mr.. Oliver to be liberal lead
err 1t has been the custom to name as
premier the leader of the party in
power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-06
DEATH FOR SLEEPING SENTRIES
IS NOT MANDATORY UNDER LAW
Administration of Penalty Against Four
Americans in France Must Have APP
proval of the President.

Having been reviewed by of1eers Of
the judge advocate general and found
to have been in strict compliance with
the laws and the regulations, the rec
ords of the proceedings of the courts
martial which sentenced four soldiers
of the American expeditionary Army
to death for sleeping while on sentry
duty in front-line trenches in France,
the cases now are ready for final action
by the President.
Gen. Pershing, commanding the
American forces in France, did not
shirk responsibility in referring these
cases to the War Department, as has
been stated in various newspapers. The
fact is that the penalty of death is not
mandatory under military law for the
offense of sleeping on post, and when
imposed can only be carried into effect
with the approval of the President.
Death for Eleven ofenses.
Under the laws of the United States
military organization eleven offenses
are punishable by death, although
these are variously subdivided. Spies
must suffer the death penalty. and
theirs is the only oIense for which the
death sentence is mandatory. For muir
der and rape, Punishment must, ac-
cording % the ruling, be either death
or life imprisonment, if the death SEN
tence is imposed it is by hanging. Spies
are usually hanged, because. to quote
the manual of regulations. death by
hanging is considered more ignomini-
Gus than death by shooting"
Hanging, the rule continues, lis the
usual method of execution designated
in the case of spies, of persons guilty
of murder in connection with mutiny or
sometimes for desertion in the face of
the enemy. but in the case of purely
military offense. such as sleeping on
post. such sentence, when imposed, is
usually, to be shot to death with
musktry. For the sake of example and
to deter others from committing like
offenses, the death sentence may, when
deemd advisable. be executed in the
presence of the troops of the COM
mand.'"
Eight Devolve on Court.
offenses listed as punishable by death
leave the penalty to the discretion of
the court-martial Death or such
other punishment as the court-martiaI
may direct" is the usual wording of the
Army regulation
The offenses are cowardice. in any of
a variety of ways; sleep or drunkenness
on sentry post: desertion or the incite-
ment to or assistance in desertion; at
tack upon superior officer or in
subordination; mutiny or sedition: max
ing known the countersign: forcing
safeguard; relieving the enemy with
ammunition or any other thing" or
harboring or giving intelligence to the
enemy.
Sentry Neglect Ruling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-06
Death C1everly Concealed.
Eighth German War Loan at SO.

AMSTERDAM, March e@fhe eighth
German war loan. to DO issued March
%, says a Berlin dispatch, will consist
of per cent certificates and ~ per
cent treasury bills. Both will be issued
at es.