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Ripley County democrat., 1918-09-20
Buy Liberty Bonds 10 he Limit, Is
Plea Of President Faringtoa,
d Miners Union
By FRANK FARRIEGTON.

Every working man and working
woman In America should buy Liberty
Bonds to the limit Of their ability 70
10 30. They should buy until Il hurts,
and after It begins TO hurt thoy should
keep on buying until their purchase
becomes q personal sacrifice for the
reason that upon the outcome Of the
war raging depends the future fate Of
The workers Of America.
Forced to enter . condict that could
40 longer be avoided with safety 70
the liberties Of the people ct America
and the democracies Of the world. our
country is now involved in the most
appalling tragedy that has overtaker
mankind sincegthe beginning Of time
The issue involved is:
Shall Democracy or Autocracy rule
the world? Shall the peoples OF dem
pcracies. where democracies obtain
Ripley County democrat., 1918-09-20
Liberty Medals

In the ranks when soldier per.
forms soma heroic act he ID awarded
medal. In the civilian army when
some person buyE Liberty Bonds,
Joins the Red Cross or tho Y. M. O.
A., he or she ID given badge
II is an honor for person 10 wear
one OF these badges. just as. It IL
for the soldier to wear bis. The aver
age American citizen can and should
wear three Of these badges--the Lib
erty Loan, the Red Cross and the Y.
| NJ. G. A.
They show that the wearer Is far
sighted enough to see that II we are
TO DO our part in helping to relieve
the Hun.infested lands Of Europe. snl
make the menace OF the spiked helmet
thing Of the past, we must have
soldiers. and that soldiers alone can.
not accomplish this.
Uncle Sam needs the money oh.
tanned through the purchase Of Lib
erty Bonds to mako ammunition. feed,
clothe and to furnish other ESSENTIAL
things needed IN the maintaining Of
an army.
We must have the Red Cross "a
| look after the families Of the soldiers,
| furnish bandages. nurses and other
things to make army life comfortable
The Y. M. G. A. to keep up the
morale Of the men, the ~" huts,
where the men are furnished hot
drinks. cigarettes. writing materials
and literature.
After the war IL over and our boys
have returned home To US. bringing
with them medals showing that they
performed soma commendable deed
will you have your three. to show
the boys that you are backing them
all the while Sloan Springs (Ark.)
Daily Register.
Ripley County democrat., 1918-09-20
FATE OF OUR WORKERS
rs GREATEST STAKE IN
BATTLE FOR HUMANITY


Frank Harrington. author Of
the accompanying article, is
President of the Illinois Dis
trict Of the United Mine
WORKERS Of America. and one
Of the best known labor lead
ers in this country. His dis
trict union has a membership
Of close to one hundred thou-
sand miners who produce
eighty million cons Of coal an
nually. The total coal pro-
duction In the United States
10 about 100000. 900 tons.
Ripley County democrat., 1918-09-20

continue their democratic form Of gov
ernment and preserve unto them.
selves their hard-esrned liberties with
opportunity to improve them and thus
contribute to the betterment Of all
mankind, or shall the attainments Of
eenturies-old struggles for freedom and
liberty be blasted into oblivion BY q
ruthless military caste and all the peo-
pie Of The world be menaced and
ruled BY the tyranny Of triumphant
military despotismi That is the great
underlying principle to be determined
and the one that has caused millions
Of men to be gripped In death strug-
gle. the enormity and hell-tury vio-
lence Of which is unprecedented In
the worlds history and beyond the
power Of human mind TO fully compre-
bend. On one side are arrayed the
iegions Of a military caste, driven TO
battle By the mailed fst Of Autocracy.
On the other side are the forces Of
Democracy heroically answering the
challenge to do battle In defense OF
liberty, Justice and humanity. Into
this crucible Of horror America has
east he- lot with the forces Of Dem
ocracy and summoned her sons to
holp throw on the yoke Of threatened
Autocracy 90 that the peoples OF all
the nations Of the world shall. be free
TO follaw the tenor Of their own de-
sign.
Our Solemn Obligation.
The momentous decision OF our Gov.
srnment to throw the nations 70.
sources into this mighty conflict and
TO give Of her sons. and Of her wealth.
70 The cause OF humanity. imposes
upon every American and upon every
rns- who has partaken Of Americas &
bounty the solemn obligation Of loyal.
ty In doing their part TO win victory
for the cause America represents. no
matter whether they be found az sol
diers IN the battle lines or a. work
ers in Industrial pursuits.
The full significance Of this awful
cstaclysn that has overtaken the
world and or relation thereto IL, al
got By us. scarcely realized. though
thousands Of our countrymen are now
h ne battle lines and myriads more
| w. preparing to follow. These. oul
| countrymen, the select Of America
SCHOLARS. college men, professionals ol
| I'll the arts and trades. and ciences
| cons of>the rich and sons Of the poor
men who love life as wen as we bul
who prefer liberty to life without lib
srty, have made common cause and
entersd the lists In answer TO the ma
tion's needs. These men. every one ,
hero, with the courage Of Spertsni
and ihs souls Of martyrs. SO to ths
| battle grounds 10 face every death
dsaline device human brain can devise
for the distinction Of man and ofYel
their livas n defense Of democrac,
ond the freedom Of the peoples Of tIi,
world. and they viii do this with ths
| fun knowledge that milIione Of theil
kind have already been ruined physi
cally and mentally and left to suffer |
living death. while other millions hav'
blastad Into bits and their shred
tramplsd into ths muck and mire D
this laundering inferno Of death an'
dsstruction. Upon these who stay .
home viii devolve the obligation o
making II possible Tor those It III
front 10 have { 1shtins chance.
Worksrs sshInd ne Line.
Upon our workers Of America d
wolves tremendous obligation; The
Is tie Obligation Of aiding and sustain
inx or couatemen under arms Will
Ripley County democrat., 1918-09-20
The Price of Sugar
Will Soon Go Up.

The Sugar Equalization Board, upon
the approval Of the President, has
nxed ths price Of cane sugar for next
year on the hasis Of . cents less Q per
cent for, granulated sugar rob. sea-
board refining points.
This applies only to sugar sold by re-
iiners after September 8. Both whole.
sale and retail dealers In sugar have
been advispd that eii sugar purchased
on she former level Of prices should be
sold on the basis Of It's cost, and not AZ
srased with any sugar bought on the
nsw basic.
Stocks Of old sugar must be cleanad
up before salss are made on the new
prices. In this way tho tfnnsition from
the old 70 The new price for the con.
sumer will hs accomplished in : shorI
time, AZ present stocks Of sugar are moi
heavy. II averaging were permitted
there could Be no stabilization Of prices
for several mousha. The price 70 hi
consumer viii be about cent pound
more than - present.
Ripley County democrat., 1918-09-20
Opening of Normal School
at Cape Girardeau, Mo,

The Normal School at Cape
Girardeau opens September .,
1918. The first term OF sixteen
weeks closes December 20, 1918.
The second term Of sixteen
weeks, beginning December 20,
1918, ends April IS, 1919. The
two terms constitute the regular
school year. The spring and
summer term opens April II and
closes August 5, 1919.
Military training for men win
be given at the beginning OF the
fall term. An officer OF the
United States army viii be de-
tailed to have charge Of this
course. Students may enlist or
not, rs they prefer. Six ssud-
ents and one member uf the
faculty were sent 10 Fort Sheri-
dan, Illinois, on July IS % take
sixty days training In camp un-
der army officers. They will act
as assistants TO the army officer
who will give the military train-
iag in the Normal School. Yonng
college men eighteen years old
or over win enjoy the very best
advantages for military training
10 addition to their college wcrk.
The Normal School offers the
very best possible advantages
for securing preparation for
teaching along with good col-
|lege course. For further infor-
nation and catalogue address
w. s. DEARMoNr, Pres.
Cape Girsrdeau, No.
Ripley County democrat., 1918-09-20

Sanol Eczema Prescription ls q ia
mous old remedy for all forms OF Ecze-
ma and skin diseases. Sanol Is guard
anteed remedy. Get a.S5e large trial
bottle ut the drug store. b.b2.
Ripley County democrat., 1918-09-20

Womsn's friend is Large Trial Bot
tle Of Sanol Prescription. Fine for black
heads, Eczema and all rough skin and
clear complexion. A real skin Tonic.
Get 95e trial bottle II the drug store.
2bsk2.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-13
.SIMMS CLAIMS
APPOINTMENT
WAS REGULAR
District National Guard Now
700-Pending Bill Pro-
vides Increase.

Brig. Gen. r. d. Simms, command
. ing the District Militia, who Is in
terested in the passage of the
Chamberlain bill now pending before
subcommittee of the Committee
on Military Affairs of the Senate.
last night made a statement 10 the
effect that the President had full
power to make his appointment
without the necessity of securing
confirmation thereof by the SEN
ate.
my appointment was not con-
firmed by the Senate because it was
not necessary" he said. mo pre-
cedent was established because IT
has always been the custom for tfSe
President to take the action indi-
Gated.
Senate bill S7S5. introduced by
Senator Chamberlain, provides for
enlistments in the District National
Guard, and has been indorsed by
the President. the War Department,
District Commissioners, Washington
Chamber of Commerce, Board of
Trade, Retail Merchants Associa-
tion, besides a number of local citi-
zens interested in the reorganiza-
tion OF a District National Guard.
The need OF this bill is to augment
the membership of the guard by ad-
mitting, for the period OF the war. all
able-bodied citizens who cannot obli-
gate themselves TO perform foreign
! service, but who are anxious to do
any local military service for which
they are eligible.
This plan of reorganization offers
opportunities to all of the local rifle
clubs and other organizations that
| have been drilling to enter the local
| military forces.
THE National Guard is the only
military force for local service that
will be recognized by the War De-
partment.
I'VE now have about 700 members
| in our organization. including Greek
veterans OF the Balkan wars and 80
belonging to the colored separate bat
| TALON"
The Washington herald., 1918-03-13
TO DARKEN HAIR
APPLY sage TEA
A Few Applications of Sage Tea
and Sulphur Brings Back Its
Vigor. Color. Gloss and
Youthfulness.

Common garden sage brewed into
heavy tea with sulphur added. will
turn gray, streaked and faded hair
beautifully dark and luxuriant. Just
a few applications will prove a reve-
lation il your hair is fading. streaked
or gray. Mixing the Sage Tea and
Sulphur recipe at home, though, Is
troublesome. An easier way is to get
a bottle of Wyeth's Sage and Sui
phur Compound at any drug store
all ready for use. This is the old
time recipe improved by the addition
Of other ingredients.
While wispy, gray, faded hair is
not sinful. we all desire to retain
our youthful appearance and attract
iveness. BY darkening your hair
with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com
pound, no one can tell, because 1t
does it so naturally. so evenly. You
just dampen a sponge or soft brush
with it and draw this through your
hair, taking one small strand at a
time; by morning all gray hairs have
disappeared. and, after another ap-
plication or two. your hair becomes
beautifully dark, glossy. soft and
luXuriant.
This preparation is delightful
toilet Requisite and is not intended for
the cure, mitigation or prevention of
disease--Adv.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-13
Officers ELECTED
BY SERVICE Legion
W. T. GalIiher Is Chosen President
for Ensuing Year.

At the annual election Of officers of
the Military Service Legion Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia last night at the
District Armory. the following were
chosen:
President, w. T. Gallfher; vice-presi-
dents, Col. Henry May. Lieut.-CoI. c.
Fred Cook. Lieut.. George w. Evans.
Maj. Thomas NJ. Gale, Mai c. Eugene
Edwards, Capt. James F. Oyster. p.
T. Moran, Mai. Gen. George H. Har-
ries. Brig. Gen. Charles H. Ourand.
Capt. E. W. Zea, Capt. Charles Z.
Swigart; secretary. Capt. T. B. Huyck:
second secretary. Chief Yeoman
Claude B. Koontz; treasurer. Capt.
Charles F. Roberts; chaplain, the Rev.
Walden Myer
Council: Corcoran Thorn, Col. C. V.
Sayer. Maj. John Boyle Carmody,
Capt. Frank W. Holt. Maj. Charles A.
Myer. Capt. Sheridan Ferree. Sergt.
Maj. Richard L. Lamb, Maj. F.. 8.
Hodgson, DR.. A. B. BENEFIT, Lieut.
George A. Won Dauchenhausen, J. Err
win Latimer, John l.. McGraw. Lieut..
William T. Place, Capt. Joseph A.
Dempf. Lieut.. II. L. B. Atkinson and
Thomas Z. Costigan.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-13
M'ADOO PICKS men
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

=
ern. western and southern districts,
are:
New York;. II. Bankhead. gen.
eral purchasing agent OF the Balti-
more and Ohio, and with that sys-
tenn for twenty-five years; S. B.
Wight. of New York. with twenty
two years in the purchasing depart
ments of the Michigan Central and
New York Central Railroads, and for
seven years general purchasing agent
of the New York Central lines; E.
T. Burnett, of Roanoke. Va. pur-
chasing agent of the Norfolk and
Western Railroad.
Chicago-Charles A. How. general
purchasing agent of the Missouri Pa
cific; L.. s. CarroH. general pUrchas-
ing sgent of the Chicago and North
western Railroad: Ira o. Rhoads
general purchasing agent of the
Southern Pacific at San Francisco.
Atlanta-F. H. Fechtig. general pur-
chasing agent of the Atlantic Coast
Line, with headquarters at Whining
ton; Albert g. Mann. OF Illinois, pur-
chasing agent of the Illinois Central;
II. T. Shanks. of Louisville. Ky. pur-
chasing agent of the Louisville and
Nashville.
Director General McAdoo also an
nounced a new name for the division
OF betterments and additions. 1t will
be known as the Division of Capital
Expenditures. with Judge Robert :.
Lovett director as he was Of the old
betterments division.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-13
SOUTH SUFFERS FROM
EXODUS OF COLORED
Rev. S. P. Drew Declares Migration
of Negroes Shows Results.

That conditions of idleness, misery
and high death rates prevailing among
colored people OF Washington and
other cities were brought about by
an exodus of thousands of negroes
from the South to seek employment
in the North. was the assertion OF DR..
simon P. Drew yesterday at Vermont
Avenue Baptist Church
AS antidotes for these evils he urged
that his hearers lend their firm sup
port to the White Cross Free Employ
ment Bureau, of which DR.. Drew is
the head.
The establishment of law and order
leagues in the South to break up
lynching and to overcome racial pref
udice was also recommended by the
speaker.
The addition of another department
to his Employment Bureau was an
nounced by DR.. Drew. which will in
cIude general hoUsecleaning. repair
ing and blacksmithing. Farming will
be encouraged by a new agricultural
department
The Washington herald., 1918-03-13
HOME DEFENSE
MEN AWAITING
RIFLE SUPPLY
Are Anxious for Action in
Accordance with SEN
ate Bill 995.

Members of the Home Defense
League Rifles are asking why they
have not received any rifles and
other accoutrement in conformity
with the provisions of Senate bill
995, approved last June. which
specifically authorizes the War De-
partment to furnish them with such
equipment.
The Home Rifles has an enrolled
membership of approximately 5000,
several hundred of whom are now
on the battlefront in France. Those
remaining-more than 2,400 in num-
ber-while just as eager to go as
the others. are beyond the age limit
and not subject to any seIectiye
draft.
Just the same all are experienced
rifle shots. and it is noteworthy that
many of them have helped make
history in connection with rifle
shooting in this country.
Some of them possess interna-
tional regulations in that regard, as
for instance DIR. George L. Cook, a
member of Company c, of the Home
Rifles, who. a few years ago, won
the Wimbledon and Leech cups In
England, on the same day against
all corners.
Since s-< - this organization
has been drilling constantly besides
holding continuous target practice
over the indoor and outdoor rife
ranges.
Members have been encouraged in
this by the thought that some day
the government would recognize their
efficiency and grant them the right
to defend this city in case of any
emergency by giving them the tools
to do 1t with.
Now 1t has come to pass that mem
bers of the Home Rifles are in about
the same position as the Aztecs of
old who were wont to keep fires burn
ing brightly on the mountain tops
to light the way for the coming of
MonteZuma. But Montezuma never
came-and neither have the rifles.
Efforts now are being made to as
certain the reasons for delay in
equipping the Home Rifles in accord
ance with the provisions of Senate
bill 995, as members of the organ
ization are anxious to be prepared
to meet any emergency that might
arise
The Washington herald., 1918-03-13
CAPITOL COPS BULL MURPHY,
BUT SOMEBODY ELSE SETTLES
New Reigning Question With Hill Guardians
Is to Find Out Just Who
Was Bulled.

Capitol Policeman Murphy didn't
care so very much whether or not
they made soap out of the dog he
found, but then he wasn't an ordinary
dog. This one was pure bull and
wore q license.
So instead of shipping him right
away to the pound, as Is generally
done to all stray dogs caught about
the Capitol Building, Murphy fondled
him and -thoughtfully meditated
whether It would be better to present
him to Commissioner Gardiner or
Arthur Brisbane.
The Tender Murphy.
Murphy's solicitousness toward the
animal Matched a war censored
plot In the minds of his companions,
Had they known the plot was going
to run away with them and involve
cabbie and an oficial call down
by the captain they might have done
differently. But they didn't.
why don't you call up and find out
who took out that license?" Capitol
Policeman Boyd asked casually. There
might be a reward in Il for your
trouble"
Exhultant Murphy soon came back
with the address Of tho supposed
owner. He jumped in a booth in the
guard, soon got In communication with
whom he believed to be the man who
had lost his dog and was instantly
offered so II he would personally bring
him to the owners house on the edge
Of a local suburb.
But be sure to bring him yourself
and tie him with a strong rope, as he
ofttimes proves exceedingly dan
gerous," was the parting instruction
from the other end OF the wire.
Sure" Murphy responded. ,"rl
start right away"
Grabs q Taxi.
Scurrying about he found a rope
which would have held an elephant.
Then he romped the dog over to the
plaza and hired a cab, figuring tc
The Washington herald., 1918-03-13

tions from Gen. Pershing. he was sent
back to America. The reported rea-
son at that time for his return was
that because of his distinctly German
name, his work among the soldiers
would be vain and ineffective. The
case has aroused wide interest in mill
tary circles, and its outcome is being
awaited with unusual interest.
Capt. Leslie r. Groves, chaplain,
Fourteenth Infantry. has been retired
from active service by direction of
President Wilson. Capt. Groves re-
moval is the outgrowth of the find
ing of an army retiring board, who
recommended this action on the con-
sideration that he was physically dis
abled to such an extent as to render
him incapable of performing active
duty.
An airplane crash at Kelly Field,
the death of Lieut.. Ioron L. Mitchell,
Eudora, Mississippi, and seriously
injured Cadet Joseph C. Wakefield,
Of Illinois. Cadet Pemberton. of Cali
fornia, was also slightly injured in
the collision.
Cadet Wakefield is now at the Base
Hospital. Fort Sam Houston, where
he is reported to have a fighting
chance for recovery. The accident IL
generally supposed to have been
caused by a murky atmosphere.
which concealed the maneuvering
fiiers from one another's view.
Unit No. s. the commodious SOL
diers and Seamans' home, will be
opened today in New York under
the auspices of the New York War
Community Service. The building
Is ten stories in height, and is
provided with sleeping accommoda-
tions for 1000 men. The most
striking feature in connection with
the new institution will be an ut
ter lack of pocket-book breaking
rates. Beds will cost IS cents per
night. while meals will be served
at the nominal prices of 10 and Is
cents. In spite of its low rates
the new fighting mems hotel will
be complete in every respect that
will make for the comfort and con-
venience of the guests. The idea
back of the plan was well expressed
by Henry Butterworth, assistant
director OF the service, when he
said I'VE want to make the IS a
man has to spend in town look like
$780," Well informed clerks will
at all times be ON hand to direct
the soldiers to places where their
money will go the furthest, and do
them the most good. Meeting as 1t
does, keenly felt need, It will be
doubtless patronized to. the full
capacity by men stationed In New
ork from far and near who de-
sire a cosy and home-like place to
spend their leisure hours.
Maj Henry L. watson, Aviation
section. Signal Corps. has received
Instructions to proceed to San
Diego Field. San Diego. Cal, and re-
port to the commanding oficer,
Roekwsli Field, for duty.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-13
TAXI DRIVERS
HEARLECTURE
FROM POLICE
Shortcomings Scored with
Palpable Faults Noted by
Executive of Department.

Washington may be dry. but Maj
Raymond W. Pullman. superinten-
dent of police believes in taking
every precaution against influences
Of a nearby oasis.
Before a meeting of drivers OF
public vehicles in the District
building yesterday he told chauf-
feurs that exploiters of intoxicated
persons would be punished with re-
vocation OF licenses.
Taking too exhorbitant a fare
from a man under the influence oi
intoxieants," is, according to the
major, as bad as extracting money
from a person by use Of the black
jack.
Persons who had been wandering
in the fields of Bacchus for a few
hours, it is stated, have complained
that they have returned to hard
rocks again, much the lighter In
pocketbook. In many cases they
employed chauffeurs during theiI
wanders. While on the whole, it Is
declared, chauffeurs are-scrupulous
there have been cited cases of loose
consciences when it came to taking
a piraticaI rate for a few hour:
cruise about the city.
Maj. Pullman told the drivers oi
public vehicles to remember thai
the Commissioners could revoke
licenses when the laws were moi
obeyed, and that he trusted and be-
lieved such action would not be
necessary in great measure.
He advised them to quit the prac'
tice of Grabbing" on waterless
streets OF Washington.
The Grabbing which the chauf-
feurs are alleged to do, is creep
ing along in front of hotels and ter
minaIs and soliciting trade
The Washington herald., 1918-03-13
farm LABOR famine
BRANDED AS MYTH
Employment Director Declares Help
Shortage Has Been Exaggerated.

The current reports of farm labor
shortage, says a statement last night
from the Department of Labor. are
"hystericaP' and exaggerated" and
are harmful to the various govern
mental agencies endeavoring to fur
nish farm labor this year.
IF the publicity given to the farm
labor shortage question were devot-
ed to telling the farmers of the ma
chinery provided by the United States
Employment Service" says Director
Densmore, of the service, the ques-
ton would be a long way toward
solution
The farmer, It is urged, should
make application to the service
through the rural mail carrier, post
master. county farm agent or near
est Public Employment office.