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The Washington herald., 1914-02-06
CHORISTER-EVANCELIST
ARRIVES IN CAPITAL
William Henry Collision to Train Choir
for Midwinter Bible
Conference.

William Henry Collision. chorister-
evangelist, reached Washington last night
to take charge Of the music of the mid
winter Bible conference which will be
opened at Polls Theater Sunday after
noon. Mr.. Collision expects to organize
in the conference.
Mr.. Collision has devoted much time to
evangelistic work. He has accompanied
many famous evangelists, and has had
charge OF music at the winona Lake con-
ferences.
Qualification has been expressed by
Washington clergymen that the confer
ence has been brought to this city. Pro-
testsnt ministers of tho District have
been working for years to obtain the
conference.
Sunday-Polfs Theater. p. m, the
Rev. G. Campbell Morgan, OF London;
Secretary of State Bryan.
Monday-First Congregational Church,
a. m. DR.. Frank A. Palmer: 10 a. m,
DIR. William A. Souper; II a. m, DR.. @.
Campbell Morgan: 12:30 p. m. the Rev.
Melville Trotter topen to public: go p.
m. Mr.. S. ID. Gordon: 33o p. m, DIR.
Camden n. Cobern: 4:& p. m. the Rev.
Melville Trotter topen to public: 7:39
r. M. song service. led by Prof. W. II.
Collinson and Prof. Foster: .. m, New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church, the
Rev. John II. Jowett.
Tuesday-First Congregational Church,
a. m, DIR. Palmer: 10 a. m, DR.. Souper:
II a. m, DIR. Jowett: 12:30 p. m. the Rev.
Melville Trotter; 80 q. m. Mr.. Gordon;
$50 p. m, the Rev. John McNeill, ID. D.:
AS p. m, the Rev. Sherwood Eddy; 80
Mr. Foster: New York Avenue Presby
terian Church. 3 p. m. DIR. Morgan;
Epiphany Church. p. m, DR.. Jowett.
Wednesdays a. m. DIR. Palmer; 10
a. m, DR.. Jowett: IL a. m. DIR. Morgan;
12:3o p. m, DR.. Biederwolf: 2:50 p. m.
DR.. Souper: $50 p. m, the Rev. Sher-
wood Eddy; 4:i5 p. m. DIR. Mcneil; 10
y. m. song services by Mr.. coliinson and
Mr.. Foster; New York Avenue Presby-
terrain Church, S p m, DIR. Mcneil;
Epiphany Church, .. m, DIR. Morgan.
| Thursdays a. DR.. Palmer; 10 ..
m. DR.. Souper; L. m. DIR. Morgan;
12:3O d. m, Rev. Melville Trotter: 2:3o p.
m. Mr.. Gordon; $50 .. M. DR.. Mcneil:
4:45 D. m, DR.. Biederwolf: 7:0 p. m-,
song service, by Mr.. Collision and Mr..
Foster: New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church, s p. m.,-Dr. Morgan; Epiphany
Church. s p. m, DIR. Tompkins-
Friday-9 a m, DR.. Palmer: 10 a. m,
Dr. Souper; IL a. m, DIR. Morgan: 1880
D. M, Melville Trotter; 2:30 .. m. s. d.
Gordon: $50 p. m, DR.. Tompkins: AS
D. m, DIR. Mcneil: 7:so p. m. song ser
vices, by Mr.. Collinson and Mr.. Foster;
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church.
S p. m, DIR. Conwell; Epiphany Church.
D. m, DR.. McNeill.
Saturdays a. m, DIR. Palmer; 10 a. m,
DR.. Souper: IL a. m. DR.. Morgan: 1880
D. m, Melville Trotter; AS p. m, 8. ID.
Gordon; 80 p. m, song services. by
Mr.. Collision and Mr.. Foster; New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church. p. NJ,
Melville Trotter; Epiphany Church, p.
m. DIR. Morgan
Sundays D. m, closing service.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06
NEW "COP" KEEPS WORD
TO CATCH SWINDLER
Policeman W. l. Thomas. on Hi:
Day Of" Arrests Man Charged
with "Bailing Out" Husbands.

"Lemme take a day of tomorrow an
I'll catch that fellow that's been going
around cheating women out Of money by
telling them he wanted to bail out their
husbands or sons" said Patrolman W.
/. Thomas. Of the Eighth precinct police
station. to his captain Wednesday night.
The request was granted. though the
patrolman. who has been on the police
force for only two months. was 'kidded''
considerably by his superior officer and
colleagues
Late yesterday afternoon Thomas
walked into the station having in his
custody Russell Cleveland, twenty-three
years old. against whom three different
complaints are lodged by housewives in
the southwest section OF the city, charg-
ing that he obtained SO from each COM
plainant after telling them that their
husband or their son had been arrested.
that he was friend OF his and wanted
to bail him out.
Cleveland. who refuses to give his ad-
dress. wifi be arraigned in Police Court
this morning.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06
IOLDRED
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
q. 8. Dent Of Apr;cuIture W,,tber

Q. s. Dept Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.
Washington. d. G.. THURSDAY, February 5, ISL
p. m.
OF the middle Missesippi Valley, snow in the Lake
region and Ohio Valley will prevail Friday spread
ing eastward into the middle Atlantic and New
England States by Friday night Saturday.
1t will be colder Friday in the Middle Rocky
Mountain region, Oklahoma, and Texas, and q re
action toward higher temperatures in the Upper
Missouri Valley will set in Saturday. In the East
and South the present relatively high tempera-
tures will be replaced by colder weather By the end
Of the week.
FORECAST FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.
For the District of Columbia, Delaware and
Maryland, snow late Friday and probably Saturday
light east winds.
For Virginia. North Carolina. and South Caro-
lima. rain Friday and in east portions Saturday;
light east winds. increasing and becoming SOUTH
east
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06
TO TEST LIGHTING SYSTEMS.
Lamps In Downtown Section VIII
he Tried Tomorrow Night.

Tests of two proposed new lighting sys-
tens in the downtVwn section, between
Pennsylvania avenue and G street, and
Eleventh and Fifteenth streets north
vest. will be made tomorrow night, under
the direction of w. A. Allen. electrical
engineer for the District. Between Four
teenth and Fifteenth streets on Pennsyl-
vania avenue, 1.0oo-candle power lamps
will be tried.
Temporary poles will be placed in F
street, between Thirteenth and Four
teenth streets, on which will be hung arc
laVps of 1.500-candle power OF the type
usA on PENNSYLVANIA avenue. IL the
latter type Is found to be preferable.
lamps of this kind will be placed $50 feet
apart, while the distance will be about
100 feet for the lower candle power
lamp.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06
THE SUMS COMPLAINT
TO BE INVESTIGATED
Charges Against Associated Press Arc
Referred to Assistant Attorney
General Todd.

Attorney General McReynolds yester-
day put in the hands of Assistant Astor-
ney General G. CARROLL Todd, in charge
of antitrust cases, the complaint which
the New York Sun filed against the AS
sociated Press.
Assistant Attorney General Todd was
directed by Mr.. McReynolds to make a
careful examination into the charges and
report back to him whether he deems it
advisable that the Department of Justice
undertake an investigation looking to-
ward a suit against the Associated Press
under the Sherman antitrust act. Mr..
Todd will take the Suns complaint up
within a few days.
A representative Of the Associated
Press called at the Department of Jus
tice yesterday and conferred with the
Attorney General, offering to produce
any documents that he might desire.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06
EDUCATIONAL.
FEARED THEY HAD ELOPED.
License Clerk Closely Question:
YouthfuI-lookinS Couple.

Miss Emma Ivy Mcclure. who gave
her age as seventeen. and her resi-
dence as sos Morton street northwest,
and Robert Elmer Blundon, twenty
one years old, of Sligo, Montgomery
County. Md, were married in Rockville
yesterday afternoon by Rev. Samuel r.
White, OF the Baptist Church, at the
home of the minister.
Because of their youthful appearance
the marriage license clerk questioned
them closely as to whether they were
runaways, but they contended that the
-'old folks" knew all about il. Imme-
diately after the ceremony they re-
turned to Washington.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06
BOARD OF TRADE PLANS.
President Rudolph Busy Preparine
Program For February 16,

President Cuno II. Rudolph, of the
Board of Trade. is preparing an extensive
program for the meeting of the board
February g. DIR. ID. Percy Hickling,
chairman OF the public health commit
tee, is expected to deliver a lecture. An
invitation has been extended to Repre-
sentative Kahn. OF California. chairman
of the National Defense League, 10 speak
on The National Guard
Reports of the committees on public
order. public health. and public schools,
probably will be submitted.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06
Local Temperature.

Midnight. II: a. m, .: a. m. s; a. m, Il:
g. m. IS; 10 q. M, IS; IL noon, 81; D. m, IS;
p m. IS: 6 p. m. 3; p m. 3; 10 .. m, o. High
est. Il; Lowest. g.
Relative humidity-s a. m. s.; .. nd A: n.
m. s.. Rainfall Is D. m. to 9 D. M, n Hour
Of sunshine o. Per cent OF possible sunshine O.
TEMPERATURES same date last year-Hishest, 81;
lowest, 20.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06
Father FeaIy Named Chaplain.

The President yesterday sent to the
Senate the nomination of Rev. Ignatlus
Fealy. assistant rector of ST. Joseph's
Catholic Church, this city, to be chap
lain in the army. with the rank OF first
lieutenant
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06
DEATH RECORD.
WHITE

WHITE
Margaret Patton, hours Providence Hospital.
Edward Kerns. 3 years. Garfield Hospital
Mary Briggs. q hours Girzrd st. ne.
Helen c. Thompson, 81 years. ls2 W st. sc.
James w. Harding. So yezrs. 63s b st. su.
David Burrows. IS years, Georgetown Hospital.
Pearl Miller. q 30 st. ne.
COLORED.
Janette L Gregory. . years. tuberculosis Hospt
George Robinson. s.. Washington Asylum Hospt
Anna McClinton, q. IS 5th st. ne.
William Kelly. 70. rear loe5 sd st. nv.
Sarah Hinton. .. Washington Asylum Hospital
Mary Jones. - Washington Asylum Hospital
Anna Lucas. G.. Washington Asylum Hospital.
Martha Lewis. n. Govt. Hospital for Insane.
Arnie Campbell 70. n3 Willard st. NV.
Elizabeth Banks. %. Washington Asylum Hospita
Alexander Rollins. is. Freeimen's Hospital
Largest Morning Circulation.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06
Reliable Horse and Mule Co.

IL 1Ith st. n. W..
Auction Sale Monday, Feb D, 1914, 10
A. NJ. Rain or shine.
15o-HEAp-15o
WILL McHENRY
One load of big finished draft horses.
NORMAN CORBIN
3s head of good young sound horses
from Loudoun County, Va
CHAS. McHENRY,
One load of aIl-purpose horses.
RICH McHENRY,
One load of horses and mules from
West Virginia.
SPECIALS.
Six big mated teams, and 16 head OF
roans, grays, and bays, suitable Tor ice:
beer. coal, dairy, bakery, and general
teaming.
Three PAGERS, two trotters.
Five pair young sound mules
Three pair second hand mules.
All stock must be as represented or
money refunded.
Stock sold on commission. ConsigD-
ments received until hour of sale.
Private sale all day every day.
We carry the largest assortment OF
stock at both public or private sale OF
any stable in the District of Columbia.
Phone Main 1477.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06
RECORD AUDIENCE EXPECTED.
Evelyn GarIey-knne's Presentation
of s.Ren-Hur' Creates Interest.

Rising interest in Evelyn GurleyKane's
presentation of her dramatization Of
Ben Hur." Gen. Lew wallace's famous
novel, at the New Willard on the night
of February II. indicates that the per-
formance will be witnessed by one of the
largest audiences ever gathered in WASH
ington for a performance of this kind.
The story, while admirably preserved
as to plot and purpose, is so interviewer
with musical themes as to give 1t an
uniquely exquisite Interpretation. The
dramatist, Evelyn Gurley-Kane, will be
assisted by the Marine Band and a
chorus The famous Prayer in the
Desert will be spoken by the Chaplain
of the Senate, Rev. DR.. Forest J. Pretty
man.
Senator Cummins, OF Iowa, will make
a short Introductory speech.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
WHITE

WHITE
David r. Lehman. q. and Elsie L. Sherwood. II
Rev. L. H. Wsring.
Harold T. Giett, =. of sufern, " Y and A
Margaret Albert. .. Of Fairriew, y. j. Rev. A
r. Zimmerman.
Harry A. FARRELL, q and May Cusick. ls Rev.
a. Schroeder.
Edward H. Schmidt, a. of Seat Pleasant. Nd
and Bessie NJ Vose'sun. a Rev. II. 8 France.
Fred L. Riley, q. and Ada Durall, % both Of
Gaithersburr. Nd Rev. T. X. Hardin.
John b. Feaneyhough, 3. and Edna N. Hirpine
IS, both Of Nokesville. Va. Rev. J. 8. Mont
eomery.
Joseph B. Phelps. 2, and Virginia L. P1aherty
%. Rev. =. X. Bischof.
COLORED
T. Farmer, s. and Susie Pinkett,
T. Clarke. .. and jeanette ]. Newman. .
r. jefferson, 2, and Beatrice Thomas -
NJ. Maj Is. and Larinia L. Rixgin n
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06
BIRTHS REPORTED.
WHITE.

John W. and Alice Inscoe, boy.
Edgar =. and Theodore A Davis. girl.
Henry p. and Elsie T. Batch. girl.
Roy NJ. and Amelia Messick, bog.
John d. and Laua L. Mattson. girl.
Giuseppe and Adela Giardana. boy.
Giuseppe and Maria Orcto. boy
Giuseppe and Angelina Percudsni. girl.
Bernard and Mary Patton. girl.
Willard Z. and Irene c. Ross. girl.
C0LORED.
James and Rebecca Burkley, girl.
Clarence and Martha Holland, girl
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TODAY.

Geological Park. Chevy Chase. the CoH-try Cluhs
ana kersingtcn- Cans from Fifteenth 81. and n Y
ave. every Z minutes. also from -th 81 points
every Il minutes
After D. m. from TreasIry only every Is min
rtes Connect With Remington line at Chevy
Cbass Lake.
biological PARK. Chevy Chase. the County Club.
and Kensington- Cars from Fifteenth and Nev
York avenue every quarter hour
Ncrfolk and Washington Steanbost Company
steamers from foot Of Seventh street. for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk. daily. at SIS .. M
To Great Fslis-washington and Old Dominioa
Railroad cars every few minutes from Thirty-SIta
and 81 sfre~ta
To Mount -Washington-V Virginia Railway
Company car. every hour on the hour from 10 q. H.
to .. N. r.st car. Station. Twelfth street and
l'ennsy TaDia avenue
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06
\ WINTER RESORTS.
ATLANTIC CITY, n. J.
CLARENDON HOTEL
Xirxinia AYenue. Mem ae

Virginia Avenue, Near Beach.
Open Feb, IA. afteT extensive attentions and re
pairs. including running hot and cd vater in every
room. steam heat and electric hrhts New moking
and reading room Rooms en- suite with privste
hath. MONROE HUTCHINs, Prop,
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06
Temperaturc. I'm otber Ctt,.,

Temperatures in other cities. together with the
amount OF rainfall for the twentyfour hours ended
at p. m yesterday. follows:
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06

TIDE TABLES
Todsy-Low tide 10 . q. n- and Il q n n hin
tide. 19i q. n. and 42S D. N.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06

To-day. Virginia Thester. "kathIyp.''
part Ill. THE Temple Of the Lion.
Part III. "Kdthlyn." Virginia Theater.
ADV.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06

Sfolcfs. Hoses. Sweet Peas, and Orchids.
Shafer's New Store. 900 18th st-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06

washi,gton Camp, No. 305, Sons OF
Veterans. will give a
reception in honor of the veterans and
a "get-together rally" at its hall. 13s2
Vermont avenue northwest. next Tues
day evening at $50 o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06

Benjamin r. Zimmerman, of Adams
town, Md. who pleaded guilty TO a
charge of watering milk, was fined SIS
in the Police Court yesterday morn
ing.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06

Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney's desiE1
for a Titanic memorial has not been
approved by the Commission of Fine
Arts, and no action will be taken in
the matter until it is authorized by
Congress.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06

Edward r. Williams has assumeo q
his duties as chief of the division oil
far Eastern affairs OF the State De-
partment. Mr.. williams for many
years was secretary and charge daft
faires at the United States embassy
at Pekin. Ranford s. Miller. whom ne
succeeded at the State Department, has
been made Consul General at Seoul
Korea.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06

The Washington water Color Club
will open its eighteenth annual ex-
hibition at the Corcoran Gallery OF
Art today. The exhibits will remain
open from 10 a. m. until p. m and
from p. m. until IL p. m. The ex-
hibition will be open daily from Febru-
ary to February IS.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06

Mrs. Emma X. Gaisberg. mother Of
Mr.. Foster, Assistant Secretary TO the
President. died Tuesday in London. She
resided ir this city nearly all of her
life.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06

Frascis VI. Rnynor, sixteen years old,
of A34 Potomac avenue southeast. and
Raymond F. Macabee, the same ago. OF
l4e N street southeast. will be ar
raigned today in Police Court charged
with stealing 500 and a diamond ring
from Simon ID. Tennyson, 1929 Thir-
iAArth street southeast. It is said they
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06

DIR. Constantin Theodor Dumba,
Ambas ssador from Austria-Hungary'
who was recently bitten by dog, yes
terday was reported to be much I'M
proved. Ambassador Dumba, however.
has not been allowed to resume official
duties. but has been instructed by his
physician to remain quiet. There Is
no fear of hydrophobia.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-06

Representative Thomas L. sissos, of
will speak at a meeting at
New Masonic Temple this evening OF
Lodge. No I. F. A. A. NJ. Rep
Sisson is past grand mas
ter of Masons in his State.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-02-26
A $4,000 MODEL OF CANAL.
Five Hundred Foot Replica Chief Gov
eminent Exhibit at Exposition,

Five Hundred Foot Replica Chief Gov
eminent Exhibit at Exposition.
A model of the Panama canal more
than 500 feet long and costing 100000
will be the governments largest and
most elaborate individual exhibit at
the Panama-Pacific exposition at San
Francisco in 1915. From this model,
1t is said, the visitor will be able to
get clearer and more comprehensive
idea Of the canal and. of its workings
than by an actual visit to the canal.
Tentative allotments Of the $500 1000
appropriated by congress, which prob
ably will be changed but slightly. have
been made to the departments. The
amounts do not signify anything as to
the relative Importance of the depart
ments, because the work of some, 1t
was said, does not lend itself to ex.
hibit The department of commerce
will have $57.5O0 and the department
Of the interior like amount; treasury
and agriculture, each $4,000; war,
$4,000; labor, $4,000; navy and post
office, each $4,000; state, $1,000.
The Smithsonian will get $4,000;
Red Cross, $1,000, with the library OF
congress, government printing Office,
commission Of fine arts and civil serv-
Ice commission each coming in for a
few thousand.
For taking moving pictures of va
rious government activities $4,000 has
been set aside by the board, while the
remaining 100000 will be for Incl
dental expenses, such as freight, dec.
oratiOns and flooring.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-02-26

The entire country is interested In
the girl whom Kermit Roosevelt is to
marry. Kermit is the second son of
ex-President Roosevelt, and while the
Roosevelt family occupied the White
House he was great favorite with
the public. He is now twenty-four
years of age and engaged in business
In Brazil. Recently came the announce
ment of his engagement to Miss Belle
Wyatt Willard. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph e. Willard of Richmond.
Va.
Miss Wizards father Is at present
ambassador at the court of Spain. Her
mother was Miss Belle Layton Wyatt,
member of one of the oldest Balti.
more families.
Miss Willard made her debut two
years ago and is one of the most ad-
mired of the younger society set in
Richmond. She is blond. rather small
and with clear cut features. During
the last two seasons she has been prom
inent In the social life of Richmond,
Washington, Baltimore, New York and
Hot Springs. Va. and 1t was while at
the latter resort that she met Miss
Ethel Roosevelt, now Mrs Richard
Derby, who was the guest Of the VIII
lards on long motor ride through
Virginia.
Miss Willard visited the Roosevelt
home at Oyster Bay. and it was while
there that she became acquainted with
Kermit. She was guest at the Derby
Roosevelt wedding In New York last
winter. after which young Roosevelt
sailed for Brazil, where he has been
engaged in engineering.
The romance between the Virginia
girl and the son Of the ex-president
was little talked about or suspected.
She has been abroad since September
with her mother and younger sister.
1t Is understood that following the
wedding the young couple will take up
their residence at Sac Paulo, Brazil.
where Mr.. Roosevelt is established In
business.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-02-26
Weak, Run Down..
Here's Joyous News
Wonderful ROOT JUICE, Will
Make You Feel "All Made Over"
in a Week-Guaranteed.

Here's something worth knowing,
and comfort out of your life than you
ever dreamed was possible--the joy that
is bound to come to every owner of
sturdy, healthy, vigorous body.
who are weak, rundown, tagged out, nerv-
Gus, sleepless, appetiteless and the re-
markable results it brings about in such
cases is the wonder of everybody who
ever tries 1t. You never saw anything
work like it in all your life.
Have you lost ambition, energy and
interest in things? Do you get nervous,
befuddled, ratified, cross, irritable and
cranky? Do you feel tired, half sick, have
headaches, get constipated, have back
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-02-26
One Good Thino to Get.

The stock broker was busy and
nervous. His caller was insistent
and garrulous. He explained his
ability to get for the broker I'M
portant and confidential informa-
ton.
"There's nothing you can do for
me-" said the broker decisively.
"Nothing?" asked the caller.
Absolutely nothing"
"Well, | think | could get you
some stuff that would be exceed
ingly useful to YOU"
"There is one thing" said the
broker. after a moments thought,
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-02-26
ALARMING SLUMP
IN BEEF SUPPLY
Shortage Of 100000 Meat
Animals In -Four Years.
AS COMPARED With 1910.

Total Value Is More, but Population
Has Increased Some Seven Millions.
Government Statistics Disclose Situa-
ton - Department of Agriculture
States the Reasons.
shortage of more than 100000
meat animals in the United States is
disclosed by data collected through de-
partment of agriculture agents. This
has developed since the census of 1910.
The best information obtainable has
been made the basis of these figures.
The estimates prepared by the off,
Gals of the department indicate
shortage of nearly nine beef cattle,
seven sheep and more than three hogs
for each 100 of estimated population as
compared with conditions In 1910, an
actual decrease of 100000 food ami
mails in the face of an estimated in
crease Of nearly 100000 inhabitants.
The total value Of animals is more
than in 1910. Slight increase is shown
In the number of milk cows, horses
and mules
Far Below the Supply In 1910.
This means that it would take 49,
$4,000 more meat cattle, sheep and
swine than the estimates now show In
this country to give the present pop
ulation the same meat supply that the
census Of 1910 showed to exist.
The increase indicated In values Is
due to the fact that the estimates show
that the farm value of beef cattle has
increased from $19.07 to $31. ID head,
or 1872 per cent, an annual average in
crease of over Is per cent Swine have
increased in value from $9.17 to $10.4O
per head, or 1874 per cent. Sheep
have decreased from an estimated av-
erage farm value of $4.12 in 1910 to
$4.04 In 1914
The Shortage Explained.
The reasons given by the department
Of agriculture officials for the shortage
Of meat animals are:
The encroachment of farms upon the
range territory.
The lack of proper range leasing
law.
The shortage In the corn and forage
crop due to the severe drought In Kan
sas, Nebraska and Oklahoma in 1918.
The increase In the value Of land and
the increased cost of labor and stock
feed.
The decline of stock raising on faims
in the east and south.
The temptation to sell live stock at
the prevailing high prices rather than
to continue to carry them with high
priced stock feed.
Enormous losses from hog cholera.
The competition Of higher prices for
other farm products.