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ONE SHIP FOB EUROPE EVERY FORTY MINUTES Every Six Minutes Merchant Vessels Arrive and Depart From U. S. Ports. , WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 Every six minutes a merchant vessel arrives and another departs from American ports. From North Atlantic seaports there Is a departure every 11 minutes ,and one for Europe every 40 minutes. This rate of operation does not include vessels in the service of the army or navy. The merchant fleet of 1,500 ships under the control cr the Shipping Board are run as railroads on a. time schedule. The duty of measuring ships' performances with their tasks is lodeed with the Planning and Statistic Division of the Shipping Board, headed by E. H. Gay, formerly dean of the Harvawd Graduate School of Business. Obviously, the division must know the tasks in details, and so it co-ordinates with the War Industries and War Trade Boards in determining and providing for the country's needs from abroad. It works on month-to-month schedules, or as far in advance as it is feasible or possible to forecast. In planning the use of ships the division works with the Food Administration In determining the shipping requirements for food; with the War Department in correlating shipping with the requirements of the line of supplies to the Western front; with the War Industries Board in seeking solution of the problem of bringing necessary raw imports into the country, and with the War Trade Board in preparing the lists of essential imports and exports. As the country has gone more and more on a war basis it has been regarded necessary to limit the list of essential imports to less than a hundred. Dafa on. the ships and their trade provides the basis for operation of the vessels under the ' Shipping Board's control. Likewise records are kept of neutral "vessels coming to this country or linking up witfe its foreign trade. Thus the division checks daily about 7,000 vessels, 1,500 of them being those of the Shipping Board, 3,000 engaged directly in American commerce and 2.500 scattered over the globe and trading for the most part with the allies or their colonies. Roughly, onefourth of the merchant ships of the world are watched by the Shipping Board.

JOHN GROSS SEES ACTION ON FOUR FIGHTING FRONTS The following letter was received by Mrs. Alice Culbertson from her son John F. Cross, who is serving with a fclgnal corps company in France: "I am supposed to be resting now. The infantry rests but I don't. We have to put ud telephones everv nlace switchboard or central. I was at the front ten weeks the last trip. "Am writing on July 23. I did not get to flnish this letter on the 15th, as we had to do a short time at the front and my mind was rather occupied for those few days. Guess you havo heard about the trick we pulled off on them. I lost some friends whom I shall remember if I ever get a chance at those who do not care whom they kill. "I have been on four fronts. In some places I have almost forgotten my life. All one fears is a wound because if one is wounded, one can not be of much assistance to anyone for some time, if ever, and must be a burden. I have seen captured guns iu their original positions of firing pointing toward our side and it makes me mad to think those guns were trying to stop our life. , "Have seen lots of prisoners coming in and have passed up lots of the enemy for whom the war is finished. "They have not come any way near me as yet. Two machjne bullets have come close enough for me to feel the a)r. A shell caved in the side of a dugout I was in and several times I have been covered with mud from shells bursting close by." CARLOS CITY BOY WOUNDED IN ACTION WINCHESTER, Ind., Aug. 22. Hannah Kinsey, of Carlos City, re- ' celved word yesterday that her son, Fred, had been wounded In action in France on July IS. Tho telegram did not disclose the nature of the wound. Kinsey left this county with the first increment about a year ago. His mother received a letter from him August 8 written July 12. He was twenty-seven years of age. Life One Perpetual Salute in New York, Writes Guy Jones Mr. and Mrs. William H. Jones, 411 West Main street, have received a letter from their son, Guy W. Jones, who is in the medical corps located at Camp Greene, Charlotte, N. C. He told of a trip he was taking to deliver two tuberculosis patients at a hospital in Otlsville, N. Y. From there he went to New York City, and Baltimore. "New York is full of military men, making life here one perpetual salute." he says. "I only wish I were to remain here and go to France, as some of tho transports are about ready to leave."

The sane man harmonizes with his environment. He must, to retain his canity. The best time to Judge a man's character Is when he Is parting with wonjr.

Aro Danger For Americans, For They Know None, Writes Local Fighter

"You have to hand It to the Americans for bravery and fighting. -They have even made the Allies . open their eyes,", writes Private Roy William Parcells, in a letter to his mother, Mrs. Emma Parcells of Rural Route C. Parcells is doing some special work in the Army Specialist School. Excerps from his letters follow: "Just a few lines to let you know that I am well as ever and safe. 1 am with the captain on the little trip I spoke of a short while ago. I have been seeing some of the greatest things I ever saw or ever expect to see. It is wonderful work the U. S. boys are doing over here. I saw several fellows I knew at Fort Benjamin Harrison. I would like to stay up here with them at the lines. It Is foolish I know, but they are doing their bit and I should like to stay and take mine with them in the lines. I guess, however, that my work with the captain Is satisfactory or I would not have been kept with him for almost seven months. I am glad that I can do the work he gives me to do. We expect to be back to our camp by Monday, so he can start In training a new set of officers. We have the greatest school in the world here. And it surely turns out lots of officers. The bombarding is so terrific that it shakes the earth for miles around us. It is wonderful. I saw three Bocae hit the dust from planes and an observation balloon; that is some fall, and they surely came down fast. I am not allowed to tell you much, but it will keep, and I'll not forget it, either. "Well, I am back at camp safe and sound, after my trip with the captain, which was the greatest trip I ever made anywhere. Long will I remember it, although I cannot tell you now. When Sherman stated that 'War is hell,' he put it mildly, for it is that and then some. I tell you a trip Into this war is well worth the price paid for it if a fellow comes out with a whole skin, and if he does not, what is the difference? We came over here to fight it out with these beasts and to win our fight. So far Uncle Sam's boys have made the whole bunch open their eyes, even the allies marvel at WAYNE HiATT IS WOUNDED IN FRANCE "Wayne Iliatt, son of Leonard Hiatt, 225 North Fourth street, was wounded in action about July 11, according to word received from him by his parents. The letter received by his parents was written in Base Hospital, No. 30, and at the time the letter was written Hiatt was improving fast, and was expecting to rejoin his company at the front in a few days. Hiatt joined the army about two years ago and has been in France tdnce April of this year. The letter did not state how he was wounded, but his parents believe he was gassed as he has recovered so soon. CONVICTED PLOTTER CAUGHT IN SPAIN if X " " Robert Fay. Secretary Lansing has announced that Robert Fay, convicted bomb plotter, has been captured in Spain and is being brought back to the United States without extradition. Fay was convicted of placing bombs in ships carrying troops and supplies to Europe. He escaped after being sentenced to the penitentiary. He was arrested with several German agents. Twelve Men Go to Camp Custer on August 29 The Richmond conscription board will send 12 men to Camp Cus:er, Mich., August 29. The British army spends half a million dollars a year for the paste with which to polish the- brass buttons on the soldiers' uniforms. -If You Don't Kill Her! Rats breed 6 to 10 times a year with an average litier of ten. 60 rars on your place would cost J300. A sinele rat costs $5 per year accordinc to a Government expert! Kill tats this sure, quick, safe way. Ak your druggist or frmccrfor a 25c package of RAT-MUM. Cornea in a cuke. Crumble nd place it arounti. It in candy to rata and sure death. Thy go oucni.l- and die. Never fails to tot them. Guaranteed. log and rata won't at it. It is not anread on foodDo chanca of humana cat ng it. The Rat - Mum Co. Indianapolis

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the Americans fighting, -which of course is only natural. You have got to hand it to the American soldiers for courage and fighting. There is no danger fr the Americans for they know no danger and fear nothing. If it were not for the gas the Boche ara using, we would run them into the sea. But they are cowards and as yellpv. as dogs. They hate cold steel. "I have four or five' articles to remember the trip by. I brought them back with me, but I cannot send them to you yet. While away from camp we spent two nights in the big city and it is some place for the American soldiers. They treat us fine". I had a fine time, believe me. "We had a very nice Fourth of July here. Concerts, a big parade, and all kinds of shooting. "I expect to be back before many months. But right now it is business before pleasure. "If I had a brother and he refused to enlist he would not be a brother to me afterwards. I say give it to them that have not eupugh sand to come over here or to help in some way or other." Men from 46 to 55 Have Chance to Join Army An opportunity for the men between the ages of 46 and 55 years. The Quartermaster Corps and the Ordnance Department is open for men between the ages of 46 and 55, for these are wanted. Auto repair, machinist, truck driving, mechanics. Apply at once. Recruiting Station, U. S. Army, Richmond, Ind. WITH THOSE IN ARMY AND NAVY This column, containing news of Richmond and Wayne county soldiers and sailors, will appear daily in the Palladium. Contributions will be welcomed. Melvin Minor, son of Chief Dis patcher Minor of Boston, is home for a visit. He has seen active service on j the Mexican border with Pershing, was transferred from there to Honolulu and later sent to a camp in Oklahoma. Mrs. Harry Bower is at Wilmington. Del., visiting her husband, who is on guard duty there. j Louis Grabel, 507 North D street, j has received a message from his son, ! Arthur Grabel, saying that he has reached France safely. William and Jennie V. Crampton have received word from their son, John C. Crampton, of 317 Aero Squadron, that he has arrived in France. Major Jesse S. Reeves has been appointed Judge Advocate at Camp Shervier, near Chick Springs, S. C. Private Faul James will return to Washington, D. C, today to join the marines at the navy yard. He has been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. James, of North B street, and expects to go to Quntico, Va., and overseas soon. The following named men have applied for enlistment in the navy: Rufus Benjamin Boyer, Cambridge City, Ind.; Noel Otto Bundy, Williamsburg. Ind.; Everett Noval Shelton, 422 South 4th St.; Jasper Smith, Ceaterville, Ind.; William Earl Mutchner, 610 National Road; Charles Brooks Holmes, 1109 Crosshall St.; Seno Earl Baldwin, 216 Charles St.; Emmett Rollin Hiatt, Straughn, Ind.; Edward Duwell Wentz, 408 South 15th St. Over three hundred men have applied for enlistment in the Navy at the local office since April 24. Of this number, about 75 have applied since enlistments were closed on the OUi of this month. Howard F. Iserman expects to come to Richmond soon to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Iserman, before going across. He is now stationed at the aviation school at Mt. Clemens, Mich. Alfred Sudhoff, who is stationed at Edgewood Arsenal, Edgewood, Md., is in the city visiting his wife. Omar Ryan of Hattiesburg, Miss., has eome for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Ryaji. 836 North Tenth street.

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DIVISIONAL HEAD OF AIR SERVICE "Having finished my training in a French air gunnery school, in southern France, I am now awaiting an opportnuity to meet Huns In the air," writes First Lieut. Walter Davis, in the latest letter received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Davis. Davis enlisted a year ago In New York City, where he was then located and has been in training in France j since last March. He was qualified I some time ago to operate a small I French plane, and is now staff officer j in charge of the air service in his di vision. Lieutenant Davis stated in his letter that on his way back to the American field from the air school he stopped off in x Paris, and that good food and the best of comforts were yet to be had there. "The French foods in general are very poor, however, and about one-half as tasty as the American rations. About the only things which were really good in southern France were eggs and jam," he said. Davis spoke especially of the aptitude of the French air students. "They are wonderful students," he stated. GENERAL'S SON TO JOIN HIS FATHER j v Maj. Sidney C. Graves. Major Sidney C. Graves will with his father, Major General William S. Graves to Siberia. Gcneral Graves will lead the American forces there. His t;on was graduated from West Point in 1915. He has been decorated for bravery in France. He was selected for the Siberian mission solely on his military record300 Women Motor Drivers V anted for Overseas Duty (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Aug. 22. Women motor drivers for overseas service to the number of 300 will be sent to France during the next six months, by the American Red Cross. Volunteers will be selected from the Red Cross motor corps, maintained in several cities, it was announced today, and I women selected must be 25 years or over, physically fit and capable o acting as motor messengers, ambulance, or Camion drivers. It is planned to send fifty drivers a month for the next six months. Expenses and a small salary will be paid. Hair Removed Xbfliracfe Tltis method for muovliiK aperfluuns hair Ik totally dltlcrent front nil olprn heesiuae It attacks hair under the akin na well aa ou the akUi. It doca tLia by abaorptlon. Onl r crnnlnp DeMiracle ban a mones-back jroarantre In each package. At toilet counter In 60c, $1 and $2 aisea or by inuil from urn In plalu wrapper on receipt of price. FRFF ,,ook; teatlmonlola of rIxt,Ll kltlitt authorities. explains what cauaea hair on face, neck and arma, why it Increaaea and bow DcHirxcle devitaliaea It, wailed lu plain nenled envelope on request. HeMlrncle, I'ark Ave. and 12th St-, Vew York. LAUNDRY SOAPS Laundry Soaps, 2 cakes ..13c 4 for 25c Lux, 13c; 2 for 25c Star Naptha, pkg 5c Argo Starch, 2 for 13c Toothpicks, pkg 4c Toilet Paper, 2 rolls 9c Urngold Coffee, fresh roasted Steel cut, our special, lb..2Sc

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Enlisements Open in the General Staff of Army WASHINGTON, Aug. 22. Men having special qualifications for service at the headquarters here of the general staff of the army will be permitted to enlist and the orders suspending enlistments In the army, navy and marine corps have been rescinded to that extent, the war department today announced. Statistical draftsmen, statisticians, accountants, stenographers, typists, chemists, mechanical engineers and men experienced in the textile industries are desired for service with the statistics branch of the general staff. Men having deferred classification in the draft or above the present draft age, or men within the present draft qualified only for limited or special service are eligible for enlistment, which must be made on direct application. s Soldiers' Picxic Will End in Time for Lecture If you are going to the soldiers' picnic, don't worry about arriving too late for the Cobb lecture at tte Chautauqua, The committee announces that the picnic will end io plenty of time to enable those who attend to hear the Hair V? Tinting l So Easy Now With "BR0WNAT0NE" t You on touch up the grray spots, or tint your hair to any shade from light golden brown to the deepest brown or black. Easy and simple to apply, instant and sure in results. ABSOLUTELY HARMLESS and has nojje of the faults of the old iashioneil "hair dyes," or so-called "restorers,'' as it is entirely free from sulphur, lead, silver, mercury, zinc, aniline, coal tar products or their derivatives. A sample and a booklet will be sent ?ou (from manufacturers oulyl .upon receipt of 10c. Mention shade desired when writing or purchasing. All leading drug stores Fell '"Brownatone." Twc sizes. 35c and, $1.15. I'rtfartd Bf TTie Kenton PharmaealO. C . . . Ar LJ .Ceviaffton. Ky.

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