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Show Latest German Gas Shell Filled With Pumice and Phosgena WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE. Sept. 11. (By the Associated Associat-ed Tress ) The latest instrument of German frightfulness in gas is a small shell containing pumice stone and phosgene. Tho shell Is projected by a rifle. According to French investigators, investiga-tors, the combination of pumice stone with the gas greatly increases tho length of time that the phosgene remains re-mains in tho vicinity where the shell bursts and continues to be dangerous. With tho discovery, the American troops were cautioned that it may be necessary to wear gas masks for twelve hours after the shells have lal-jkn. |