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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-07-17

The business making peace witt
Germany is not pleasant one for the
persons who have to conduct the
negotiations The Rumanian delegates
who went down from Jassy in March
ar the invitation Of the Germans found
no warm welcome or pleasant hos,
pitality awaiting them AT Bucharest
I'VE were treated as less than the
DUST, said one Of the delegates in
picturesque Rumanian metaphor, on
his return to Jassy.
!, Although they had come to Bucarset
at the personal invitation Of the Ger =
t1an COMMANDER CHER Field Marshal
Won Maekensen could give them only
five minutes of his time He kept them
standing and treated them with deli.
herate GOODNESS. His attitude was. sum.
Ined up by -declaraiinn.-.- You
ought to be glad that we are prepared
10 discuss peace with you at ALL in.
stead of merely imposing it upon you
We extend you this favor only out OF
consideration for the heroic resistance
:pf your army.
z AT tneend q thes five minutes
(which Won MacFensen allotted the
delegates, they We're turned over to
some subordinate officer. who dis
cussed with them whether the abdica.
lion of the King ought to be included
In he peace terms Only the most in
definite proposals could he obtained
from the German officers, and il was
plain from Won Mackensen's CONVEX
sstion that he had very limited pow.
eTs in these matters.
8 Neither on territorial questions nor
regarding the rehabilitation OF the
Rnmanian army could he speak de.
sainitely, and il was stated that con.
lbersations with German political per
sdnages" wind he necessary to decide
.these subjects
II was very evident TO The Ruman,
ian delegates that these preliminary
Conversations had been asked for by
Won Maciensen merely with view
so bull-dozing and brow-beatng
aRumania. The Field Marshal in :
tDeech full of braggadocio. said that
his army was fully prepared for bust
ness, and that unless an immediate
Understanding was reached he would
begin "a terrible offensive" On the
other hand. if Rumana yielded quiet
ly. hespromised that his troops woulc
he Withdrawn and sent 10 another
sfront.
b He inquired specifically as TO tn,
SVhereabouts of the French. Britisl
and American Missions to Rumania
and it appeared to the delegates tina
The hoped TO be able somehow to ba.
Ehese missions and make them prison
sers.
The subordinate Gerasan office
gave the Rumania delegates assur
ance of generous treatment on mum
tber points. but none of these assur
ances brought any result in the forma
negotiations which followed few
days later.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-07-17

OHs obtained from antarctic sea
leopards, seals and penguins have
been tested by scientists in London
and found useful for soap and leather
making and for heating purposes.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-07-17

The State Bureau of Mar.
kets, State Capitol, Atlanta
is maintained by the State
and asks that you list any
Georgia farm products that
you have for sale or wish to
bur. 4. market bulletin is
issued weekly and your
name VIII be put on mailing
list if requested. This SER
vice is entirely free.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-07-17
Members Of Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively
entitled to the use for republication
of ali news dispatches credited 10 II
or not otherwise credited in this pa
per and also the local news published
herein. = Ssiw
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-07-17

Communications on all topics pub
lished when not too long and accompa'
MED by full names and address. Not
responsible for views of contributors.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1918-11-13
Belgrade.

achaot opened again las, MonIa,
The "nu" in this vieini,y hs.
about tuhsiden. only a lew cases \,
present.
Quite large crowd attended The
funeral q! ,:rs. Il. -. Hrsan last
Thursday.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Rasseli Carr Il 81.
Louis visited "a. the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Mc6rew Sunday.
Mfs, Jesse Hickman ui this place is
among the sick Al this writing.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1918-11-13

The AH'tiAan people have
givan n,,ic' that they still "a
gard tl.a chef executive AZ then
hired man, nni that he mus, ,alI,
orders, not !'t,c them.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1918-11-13
NttIl(,E,

All parties knowing themselves In.
debted II ms, will pIcsse call a, III,
store pf !. +. Dlount and settle sc
cnugt with the sasd I. +. biouni, ~ho
has my tue X and IL authorized 10 lc.
cetpt tn, the payments, Thanking
you in advance 'or your pfonptneSs,
Yours truly.
DIR. II. J. BiotNI
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1918-11-13

The voters of the Seventh h
Cnngr+ ;s,upal l,str,c, ply slrk,tl
tn" Democrats by giving them A
dose IL Salts.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1918-11-13

What II glorious frcliu. II IL ,c
wake ~ ili' morning after and
lind att You were night.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1918-11-13

In tie political campaign
lu>t clc ~.r. last week the journal
upheld t!,c t.fluc,pi-s aud IDEAL,
OF Am,rican freedom As ii c:n,.
1own to us from tue fathers q!
th~ country and that the p.opl.
inus1 a}rav~ be supreme OF ih,
presid,,i.. nnh in the result ",
see the complete v,ndicasion al
our course. l.ecause we would
not trail after our Democratic
hrcthern III pursuit q! that new
freedom" hsch meant the ahau,
donmrn' uf d representative
xoscrru4eta, and the substitution
Of the chief executive AS the Law
xiycr u. the nation, we have had
oar lnyalts and Amcriranism
seriously uics,loncd by tho par.
tisans OF u uodrow Wilson, i!u,
that IL past. and in the light o.
what happened an election day
we car even forgive Bro. Axe %.
the l."n,on Register his un,
generous play upon our Te1tonir
patron SlniG. even 10 fnI i spelling
it to make i, sui, his purpose, TO
cast oiinm aud reprnarh upon
the Ioya',y aud patriotism OF
candidates "" supported.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1918-11-13
THE WAR IS OVER.

The great world war OF more
than four years duration came
to An end Monday last when
Germany accepted the terms of
the Allies for an armistice to
make q permanent peace. Ger.
many's surrender was complete,
and the terms are such that her
military power will be absolutely
broken by complying with them
There was quick succession Of
events there during the few days
preceding the surrender~-ti,e
assumption Of power By the rev.
o'utionary element, the abdice-
,ion nt the Kaiser and the re
nsunceinent Of the succession 10y
the Crows Prince. The Kaiser
showed his yellow streak at the
iini>h by u',ing 10 Holland tn
save himself tiom the wrath Of
bis" people. We now stands
the most .xacrabla figure in al
the world. But will him tie
world LA, NO, finis he'd. tl.cre. is
Yet justice 20 ne me.cd to tin
for his offending. and whatever
form OF punishment shall hr d.
creed for him, it can make rn|
recolnpen for IT.. four years
and NOR. If death. aguny aud
gsief h. -, ted uion mankine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET
Features OF the Days Dealings in Al
The LEADING Stocks

New York, July 29-Midsummer dull
ness accentuated by a. slim attendance
Of members and continued abstention
of public interest characterized today's
session of the stock market. War news
was again eminenty satisfactory. but
tarren OF tangible results. An .nustra~
ton Of the markets unusual indiff4r-
ence TO favorable developments was
furnished by Southern Pacific which
barely gained point. although the an
nual report disclosed record brea king
earnings and q net gain of IS 20 per cent.
over 1911 Other ranS-continental rails
and some of the grangers we're strong
on a fair inquiry in the later dealings,
Canadian Pacific. St. Paul common and
preferred and Illinois Central gaining l
to a. points. Noteworthy movements
of the day were mainly downward. Cen
eral Motors making an extreme decline
OF points with only nominal recovery.
while Sumatra Tobacco was tossed to
and fro at a gross reversal of 81 points
and Iorillard Tobacco lost 10 points on
transactions. United States Steel was
watched for some indication OF tomor-
rows dividend action. hut the stock
rose and fell within a fractional area.
closing at ! point gain. Related equip
ments We're relatively active, Peoples
Gas. Duluth. United Railways and Twin
City Rapid Transit displaying strength
while Western Union and Anne acan
Telephone added l to 2 points reSorc-
lively to last weeks recessions. Sales
amounted to $4,000 shares. Call money
was easy at the opening. showing con-
ti1ued firmness. Liberty Bonds evinced
slight hcaviness with the general bond
list. Paris 6s, however. gaining frac-
ton. Total sales. par value. aggregat-
ed $5,25.G0. Old United States bond
were unchanged on call
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
Chicago Cattle Market

uocc p Chicago, July q.
~ cents higher than Saturday average
closing weak Packing grades: A few
,ass light to local butchers 1740a
l ls5o: rough 170oQ1735: bulk of sales tx,
aissS; PIGS. good and choice. l: 25a,sa -
CATTLE-Receipts 1900. Comrr,o,
grades of steers and the stock more
ac'ise- ana steady; other killing kinds
OF cattle strong to urevenly higher
6eeI cattle: Good. choice and prime i723
a 300 common and medium l05cSf17a5
n SUI stock: Cows and heifers 72jI
-; Gamers and cutters s25d725. stock.
ears and feeders: Good. choice and fan.
{! NHnl3oo inferior. common and me.
choice 1627m1s75. ""i
=. sHEEP-Receipts q 900 Sheep steady
40. lambs so cents lower, fat western
ialnhs % lower: feeder lambs Is cents
mgner. Lambs: Choice and prime ia
,Y ~; medium and good 1550d175o: culIs
: G Togi1m. Ewes; Choice and prime .lsol
i50n950 ''''ssi'''' cuiis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30

PORk-Firm; mess 4scoG5Do: family
$500; short clear 450eI5Np
IARD-Firm; middle west 266O0zoU
TALLOW-City special loose 1S.
BUTTER-Steady; receipts 1879 tuns
creamery higher than extras As 1-ff+6.
creamery extras, 90 score, "A 3-4645; frs.
4sag!i4:, packing stock current make
No So.
EGGs-Receipts 1894: fresh gathered
extras 1921; fresh gathered regular
packed extra tirsts 44I45; do. regular
packed first 4aQ43; state. Pa. and nearby
hennery whites fine TO fancy ss@o4;
state. Pa. and nearby hennery browns
$3.50; DO. gathered browns and mixed
colors 3S147.
POTATOES-Steady; Long Island bbl.
4cod425 Jersey Dbl 325sI425: Delaware
and Maryland Dbl. $3.50 100; eastern shore
Dbl. 5ood45o: southern SOFA $50; No. Jer-
sey sweets per Dbl. 250I2T5.
SUGAR-Raw steady; centrifugal
6o55; refined steady; cult loaf 200; crush
ed SIS: mould 800; cubes SIS: XXXX
powdered 10; powdered 765; fine gran
ulated and diamond A $50; confectioners
A 740; No. 1855.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30

At ceremony without parallel in
local history. first citizenship papers
were presented to $50 aliens at En-
gleman Park. in Reading, Penn,
Fourth of July afternoon at an
Americanization picnic arranged by
the Chamber OF Commerce. John
G. Rhoades, deputy prothonotary,
issued the papers. The class is be-
lieved to be the largest ever assem-
bied at one time in America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
Chicago Produce Market

Chicago. July @
OF the not wave in the Southwest had
decided bearish effect today on corn
Largely as result prices. althouoh
steady at the close, were is to 81
h ta,i lower: with August 1862 So and Sep
Il down. In provisions the outcor,e
ranged from 0c decline to &c advance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30

The Medical Department. United
States Army, needs women AS recon-
struction aids. The Office of the sur
geon- general announces: The work
OF reconstruction aids in divided into
two sections: % those women who
are well trained in massage and the
ether forms of physiotherapy. and
t2) those who are trained in sir1ple
handcrafts." Foreign service nay is
$50. home service pay $50 per month
and quarters allowances,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30

An electric-lighted buoy which
generates its own electricity is
iate invention. The buoy is devised
20 u'iiize it's own swaying motion in
sesWay to generate the electricity
winch lights the marking lamp. The
roughter the sea the more power is
generated. and. consequently the
buoy VIII shine brighter in stormy
weather Apparently a dead calm
would leave 1t dark, but there is
practically never an entire absence
oi swell in open sea. According to
Tue inventor, the slightest motion
would produce enough curren. for a
ialht sieam which could be seen far
at night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
Boston Stock Market
Boston Produce Market

,,,,.,,, Boston. July %.
BL TTER-Northern 4604es; western
45045a. "S'eii
SHEESE-New York twins 2ss02s
SORS-No. yellow 1e861ao.
EGGS-Choice hennery and nearby !,
a51; western 42a 81 ~ ''e'''s %
HAY-No. l grade timothv r0es
LAAIB-Spring q.
PORk-Medium backs $40.
= iUI ATOES-E Eastern shore sass
YEA L-12d1S Vs. ''oo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30

Inc California State Council of
Deiense printed posters in twenty
eng languages in explanation of Lib
1E Bonds and Thrift Stamps.
rosters in fourteen languages. pub
isheo oy the Immigration and Hous-
ing Commission, acting in connec-
non with the State Council, ex-
p'a'ned to foreigners how they could
me protection against fraud. Six
.een thousands cases have already
been handled. g
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30

The famous Wheatland blowing
match. a. farm classic in Northern
Illinois. held annually in Aurora for
40 years. except in 1898, will not be
held this year on account of the
world war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30

Information concerning means of
sending money, letters or parcels to
allied prisoners in Germany or Aus
tria- or to American prisoners OF war
in Germany has recently been issued
by the Northwest Division of the
American Red Cross. Full instruc-
tiens may be had on applying. Only
specified articles may be sent to
American prisoners in Germany.
Packages, including wrapper, may
not weigh over eleven pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
EFT YOUR INSECTICIDES IN

Razors are being Issued to the men
of the American Expeditionary
Force. One is supplied to each man.
with requirements in case of loss
through no fault of the mans. In
addition to the razors, which are of
standard safety type, each man is
issued toothbrush, comb, hairbrush,
soap and towels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30

To encourage home consumption of
Louisiana's large potato crop. the
State Council Of Defense Is distribute
ing through the parish councils
book of recipes for cooking Irish
p0tatoeS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30

Three war information bureaus
will he maintained on money appro-
priated by the Detroit Community
Council It amounts to several thou
sand dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30

New York, July %
FLoUR-Unsettled springs 11s5al175;
winters 10ac1ll25; Kansas 113oa115O
WHEAT-Spot barely steady: fresh
shelled No yellow 1913 "a and No. 3
yellow l& 81 cost and freight New
York.
OATS-Spot easy: standard s4s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
The
EVer-Wel
Visitor

For over ninety years the Daily
Kennebec Journal has be n the
chief spokesman of Kennebec and
surrounding counties. ...ys
It's long career of usefulness and
service has had a powerful in
fuence for good on the lives and
characters of it's readers. ,<t,aL
The faithfulness with VIII ic h the
news is presented, the sane and
helpful interpreta ton of the press
ing problems of troublesome times,
the uplifting word of encourage
ment for every worthy cause, pub
lie welfare, civic betterment and
community development, has es-
tablished it as one of the perma-
nent institutions in Maine homes.
Today at least 10000 Maine fani-
lies depend upon it for inspiration,
information, advice and entertain
ment.
In variety and interest of careful
ly sifted news no paper in the State
can surpass it. IT'S influence makes
for better home life, better bust
ness life, and better community
life.
To be Journal reader is to identi-
fy yourself with one of the mosta
influential and at the same time
one of the least expensive means
of self-advancement and self-edu.
cation at your disposal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
WALL STREET

Reported by Hayden, Stone & Co.
Members New York Stock Exc. Bos-
ton Stock EXC, New York Cotton Exc,
Chicago Board of Trade. Portland
Branch Office. $50 Middle ST.. New Eng.
land Telephone 1862. 1863.
VIM. II. PORTER, Mgf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
New York Money Market

New York, July q
Mercantile paper, four months 6. six
months g.
Sterling 6o-day bills 4.72l.
Commercial 6o-day bills on banks Atm
Commercial 6O-day bills Ana, demand
1880, cables 416 7-16
Francs, demand STA, cables 5.s9s.
Guilders- demand 5la. cables 81
Lire, demand sol. cables 500
RuDles. demand 49,. cables IA nominal
Bar silver 99s
Mexican dollars Il.
Government bonds easy.
Railroad bonds steady
Time loans strong; 60 days bid; %
days 6 bid. six months bid
Cali money firm; high 6, low u, rul-
ing rate :, closing bid 81 offered At D.
last loan s.
T. s. reg. 3 IS
~ coup. -..-................. y
u. ;. Is reg. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 81
90. coup" OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. -
L. 5. IS reg. MISREPRESENTATION. 1C6}
do coup Observation-Disclosures. IO6i
Panama Canal IS coup. ......... s.
Baltimore & Ohio As ................ 7st
G.. b, & @ Joint is ................. 81
Erie cv. series + .................. IS
Union Pacific As Observation-Disclosures. S5l
Union Pacific CIV. Is ................ S;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
To Let-Cottages, Etc.

COTTAGE AT ISLAND pa r X,
Cobhosseecontee. Inquire D. l.. pip
lock. Tel. s59-R. iulyS0d3t+
COTTAGE AT WEBER POND.
Ice, wood and boat. f. G.. Farrington.
2l9 Water st. jly21d6t*
FIVE ROOM COTTAGE, OCEAN
Point. Inquire d. E. GreenIeaf, H.
Highland Ave, Gardiner, Me. Tel
40o-X. ilv27d6t.
VERY DESIRABLE COTTAGE AT
Squirrel Island, near the Inn. For par
ticulars inquire OF Mrs. Geo. S. Paine,
Winslow, Maine. jly21G6j*
FURNISHED CAMP AT CHINA
lake. IS per week, j. A Jones. So. China
Tel. 1-13 ilvi1dtf
FURNISHED eUNGAL OW. MRS.
X. NJ. Brown, Five Islands, Maine.
jn29dtf
FURNISHED COTTAGE AND
bungalow at Ocean Point, location and
Inquire c. II. Blaisdell. 22s State St. Tel.
319-M. inAdtf
THREE NEW SIX ROOM COT.
tages at Island Park. Cobbossee. Fully
furnished nnd appointed. Electric
lights, running water. flush closet, large
piazzas. freplaces. One minutes walk
from car line. To let by week, month
OF Jason, Apply to Casavant & Clou-
tier. Augusta, or Island Park. mayl5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30

tools OF all kinds including moving ma
chimes. horse rakes. scythes. pitch
forks. drag rake, hand rake. steel
track, carriers. rope. blocks. grapples
knife grinders. grindstones. etc. Get
our prices. Gerrish & Smith. Is Silver
street. Waterville, Maine. Tel. AGO.
luneHaFtf
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-07
u. 5. Planes to Fight
Battles. At Heights
Beyond Human Vision

Airpiane battles 50 high that
they will be far beyond the sight
OF those on the earth. unknown
and unneticed till the vanquished
plane streaks the skies in its last
dive to demolition, Is an evolu-
tion Of aerial combat that Is to
be one OF Americas contributions
to the wars daring.
Special oxygen masks are to be
made for American afr fighters Of
design Integral with the avia-
tors helmet, 50 that he may be
able to mount well into space
above his foe and down him un-
hampered by the rarity OF the
atmosphere.
When the war first began,
fighting at fifteen thousand feet
was considered high; now the
most successful battle aviators
operate at twenty thousand feet.
and It Is the hope OF American
airmen that sthe new oxygen
equipment will enable them to
swoop down on their enemy from
the vanatge OF five miles. height
or more. even exceeding the rec
ord OF twenty-eight thousand feet
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-07
BELMONT PARK
TO Be USED AS
AIR MAIL FIELD

The Postoffice Department has an
nounced the selection OF Belmont
Park as the landing field In New
York for the aerial mail service be-
tween Washington and that city,
Contracts for the landing station and
other necessary equipment will be
let without delay. This assures the
Inauguration OF the service by May
10. IL was officially stated, and as
far in advance OF that date as is
found TO be possible. - --------..
The landing fields at Washington
and Philadelphia already have been
selected. Rapid progress Is being
made in building these stations. The
War Department is ready to supply
the airplanes and flyers at the call OF
the Postoffice Department. All other
preliminary arrangements have been
completed by the Postonice Depart
ment. Only the completion OF the New
York station is to. be accomplished
before the service can be started
Stories to the effect that land
proflteers in New York were holding
up the plans OF the Postohice De-
partment by setting what the depart
ment considered exhorbitant prices
ON all avGilabie landing sites 'Are7said'
to be largely responsible for the sue
cessful negotiation OF the New York
station. Z"
The westchester Racing Associa-
ton. in a patriotic spirit, the postal
officials announced. made a tender OF
Belmont Park for this service free of
charge. The offer was accepted with
the thanks OF the department.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-07

Is doing one hundred dollars worth
Of business on every gold or silver
dollar she can muster.
The Federal Reserve Boards report
says:
During the first three and one-half
years OF the war the public debts OF the
twelve warning countries show an ag-
gregate increase Of I'LL billion dollars.
OF which about IA billions represent the
increase in the public debts Of the nine
countries in the allied group, and go
billions the increase In the public debts
OF Germany and Austria-H Hungary.
Aggregate war costs in addition In
clude large amounts raised by taxation
introduced by all the warning countries.
though 1t would be difficult to segre-
gate teh amounts thus obtained from
The total estimated on actusf-revenue
shown in the estimates or budget re-
ports OF the respective countries"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-07
ONLY OFFICERS
TO Be ARMED IN
LABOR SERVICE

No arms. except pistols. for all
non-commissioned officers. will be Is
sued to labor-service battalions, un-
der an army order madep ublic to-
da',
Divisional engineer regiments, en-
gineer trains. corps engineer regi-
ments. field searchlight companies,
anti-sircraft searchlight companies.
pontton trains, gas and flame troops.
and mining troops will be fully
armed
Railroad, surveying and printing.
camouAage,' general construction, en-
gineer supply. water supply, forestry.
quarry, electrical, and mechanical en-
gineer units will be issued 20 per
cent of rifles. All non-commissioned
officers will be armed with pistols. =
For training purposes. the classes
Of troops outlined In the preceding
paragraph will be fully armed with
United States rifles, model 1917, and
pertaining equipment
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-07
TRANSPORTS TO ADOPT
H0OVER'S FOOD RULES

The army will cooperate with the
food administration in conserving
foodstuffs in the transportation OF
troops TO France.
The War Department has made
public an order reqnirins. during the
present emergency that transports
comply with the Hoover restrictions
on the use of wheat. meat and pork
Officers and enlisted men travelling
on commercial liners will observe
the same restrictions placed on
civilian passengers.