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The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
Want to Kill Old High Living Cost?
Be An Indian; Grind Y our Own Wheat

At last, a solution for the high cost of
living-be an Indian. But this doesn't
give you any license to run amuck at
the smell of firewater
You often saw that collection Of earth
en- bowls over in the Smithsonian lnsti-
tuition. Then there are those stone clubs
which look like a poIiceman's mace. In
the Corcoran Gallery of Art you saw
Remington's paintings of the vanishing
Redman. but the latest is that the
Redman's family is on the increase.
These pictures do not exactly enter into
the scheme to smash the high cost of
living, but they are simply referred to
supply inspiration or local color
You never imagined that those COM
mon bowls and stone clubs being ex-
hibited as mementoes of ancient days
would some day come forth as the cham
pion of your cause in fighting high prices.
But experts in the ONCE of Home
Economics OF the Department of Agricul-
ture, no doubt. have in mind the In
dams use of these domestic implements
when they suggest home-ground wheat to
lower the cost of living.
Crack wheat and live cheap, these
experts say in their latest report. issued
yesterday. II you want to be Cracker"
the Redman's tools are not essential. the
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31

food experts suggesting that an ordinary
coffee mill will grind whole wheat fine
enough for use as breakfast cereal and
; Tor bread making. You can also bake
pies, cakes and anything with the flour
you can manufacture in this manner.
And think of its cents will buy a
pound of wheat. which will be a sufri-
cient quantity to provide enough cereal.
bread. pies and cakes for a family of
three for day.,
This homemade stuff is Scientifically
recommended to be more nourishing than
the bread, pastry and cereals which you
buy in the stores. 1t is said to contain
more mineral matter and has better
erowth-promoting and body-reguIatiny
substances than the product which you
have been accustomed to.
This Is not the only advantage of be.
ing an Indian. The experts claim that
persons who will eat these whole-grain
products can get along safely with fewer
fruits and vegetables than those who eat
only the refined products. This is an
other saving.
The report of the ONCE of Home
Economics goes further in suggesting
cheaper living. 1t is suggested that skim
milk. "a valuable food material often
wasted" can be used in mixing home
made hour for bread and pastry.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
ONE-THIRD OF FIRES
AVODABLE WITH CARE

Partly preventabIe causes such as, cleo
tricity. explosions. incendiarism, spon.
taneous combustion. lightning, exposure
and sparks of various sorts were re.
sponsible for 1913 per cent of the fires in
the District during the last year. &C.
cording to the report just issued by the
Acturial Bureau of the National Board
of Fire Underwriters.
The principal cause is incendiarism
this alone causing II per cent of fires
the total loss being listed at $T,O63.
or the strictly preventable causes
chimneys. fireworks, gas. matches open
fires, rubbish, lighted cigars and cigaret-
tes. overheated stoves and furnaces, oil
hot ashes and Goals. are responsible for
299 per cent of the city's fires Rubbish
and litter left lying around and oil waste
and rags lead among these items by 1O.t
per cent.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
Charles J. Columbus, secretaFJ of n
Retail Merchants Associati0nG
FIVE NEW BUILDINGS
FOR BEREA COLLEGE

Berea, KY. Dec. 3O-The opening of
the New Year Is being celebrated at Berea
College with the formal dedication of
two large and three small new build
ings to provide additional equipment for
its work among the mountain people of
the Southern States. Berea now accom-
modates in its five departments 1, 400 stu
dents and hopes to increase its capacity
to 1000
The largest of Bereas new buildings is
red brick dormitory for more than 1OC
girls. This building is the gift of the
late James X Talcott, of New York. II
VIII be the social headquarters of the
foundation department and is one Of a
series OF women's dormitories being
planned. At the same time Cumberland
HAIL frame building which accommo-
oates more than 100 boys, will be opened.
This Is what Berea eharacterizes az a
necessity building and Is erected with
borrowed money
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
HOMELESS WILL TOAST
new YEAR With COFFEE

The rich will drink their New Year
toast with champagne, wine or some
other liquor, and the poor will drink to
the birth OF another twelve months with
cup Of coffee. Such is the difference
between wealth and poverty.
Those of position, money and a home
will celebrate as fits their surroundings
OF brilliance. luxury and comfort. Those
OF meAger circumstances. many Of whom
are without a home. will generally OBJ
serve the turning Of another year with
in the modest quarters OF WashinEtons 5
missions.
Hundreds of the humber class OF this
city will flock 10 the Gospel Mission. Cen
traI Union Mission and the headquarters
Of the Salvation Army to participate In
watch-night services to usher in the New
Year tonight.
The programs at these three places
will consist Of music. speaking and pray
er. At midnight all those present IN
the missions will be served with q cup
Of coffee and Sandwiches Howard A
Banks, secretary 10 Secretary Of the
Navy Daniels, will be the principal
speaker at the services IN the Gospel
Mission. whIc will begin at O'Clock
this evening and continue until u O'Clock.
At this mission, as well as at others.
various persons in tho audience will he
called upon to give testimonials as TO
their conversion and take charge OF tn
meeting for a brief period.
Last night many persons celebrated the
approaching dawn OF a new year amid
the glitter OF cafes. drinking toasts. dane
ing and being generally merry. while ou'
on the cold streets many walked about
poorly clad, shiverinE and with their
coat collars turned up. seeking shelter
that was found n the Municipal DodEinS
House and in the missions
lutions.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
ESCAPED CONVICT SEEN
IN ALEXANDRIA COUNTY

colored man wearing shackles and
heheVed to be Ralph Bell, one of the
Two men now at large who escaped with
-FOUR others Friday afternoon from the
District workhouse at Occoduan after
attacking Lewis Roper, a guard at that
lnsntucon' was seen in Alexandria
County yesterday morning
The man believed to be Bell boarded
tne turn in train over the Washing
@ TON virginia Railway which goes to Four
nie run. boarding It at a place called
Lloyd's, Alexandria County a sbort dt.-
tance north Of Alexandria City.
According to reports, the man said ha
was going to Washington. He was with
out funds
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
Fair, Cold Weather Today
Raises Hopes Of Skaters
For Ice Sports on River

Sharpen up your skates The weather
r,an says ne prospects for skating to-
day are good With the exception or
M ehannel. the river Is frozen over and
The Tidal Basin and other bodies of
vakar In the District have a very sub
stanttal coating of ice. So far we have
been sdightsd on skating, as in Balti-
more and Philadelphia thousands spent
ne greater part of yesterday on the ice.
rhe weather promised today Will be
ideal for skating. The weather man says
fair and cold. 10 continue until tonor-
row. Last night at a late hour the ther-
n1ometsr registered 16 degrees and today's
Temperature viii Be- far below the freez-
ing point.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
u. S Ownership Of Hens?
Heavens, No! Expert Says

Who is going 70 be the buffer when
the hens don't lay?" This was the
manner IN which George NJ Rommel
chief Of the Division OF Animal In
dustry IN the Department of Agricul-
ture. responded when asked In regard
to the feasibility OF government owner
ship Of the hen, as suggested by q
Chicago telephone magnats.
@en embryo Humpty Dumptys
faf II to put in expected Appearances
Congressional Investigations would
delve into the scandal of who tamper-
ed with the chicken feed? And think
of the furore when some gay young
roosters broke from the government
preserves and went a-serenading in the
wee hours of the morning. These and
similar possible complications that one
can readily imagine as likely to arise
will. believe, make imperative a thor
ough investigation of the plan before
il can have the support OF the depart
ment"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
FURTHER PEACE ACTION
STILL THOUGHT LIKELY

Washington last night saw the doom of
an hope for immediate peace in the rejec-
ton, by the entente allies, of Germany's s
peace oyertures.
Peace advocates settled down to con-
template a long drawn-out, weary diplo-
matte struggle to keep President Wilson,
peace negotiations alive until the
''psychologicar' peace moment arrives.
They were convinced that immediate
success is impossible, and that their hopes
must rest upon the ability of President
Wilson to maintain secret confidential
negotiations with both sides through the
coming months.
Supporters of the Presidents peace plan,
while admitting the blow TO their hopes
delivered in the entente note to the Teu-
tonic powers. expressed the belief last
night that the entente reply to the Presi-
dent, while unfavorable would leave ma
ter1al "loop holes" for the continuance
for the Presidents negotiations. They
pointed to the entente profession OF at
tachment for peace" and the suggestion
in the note that Germany in her proposal
does not ''bespeak the necessary guaran-
tees" for the future as hopeful indica-
tions that the entente may be more pa
cifc in the tone Of the reply to the Presi-
dents peace note.
The German view Of yesterdays no
tices as reflected here last night was
that nothing more was to be expected" ."
Ambassador Won Bernstorfr declared that
he believed the entente refusal to con-
slider the German proposals would in no
way affect the Presidents negotiations.
This note" he said. is a reply to Ger
many, and her allies. 1t should not
be construed in any way as a reply to
the Presidents peace proposals
German Embassy sources were en-
~, Il Ior- H., hA A,Io Naot
Germany's peace proposals are in the
hands of the United States in clear and
definite form. and that Germany has met
the spirit OF the Presidents peace de-
mand
The Ambassador was optimistic as ever
as to the final outcome of the Presi-
dents move, although he took the view.
as did diplomatic circles generally, that
secret negotiations, along the lines of
the German confidential communication
would result in long delays. Diplomatic
Washington generally abandoned hope of
early peace but was confident that the
negotiations would go on.
Neither President Wilson nor Secretary
of State Lansing would discuss the en-
tente reply in advance Of the receipt
of the formal document here. 1t was
apparent, however, that the admnistra- =
tion does not look upon the reply as
blocking the Presidents peace move COM
pletely.
Talk Of a separate peace move by Spain
continued in diplomatic circles here last
night. Reports from abroad that Spain
had transmitted a communication an
nouncing her unwillingness to Join the
Presidents movement were categoricalIy
denied by Senior Riano. the Spanish Am
bassador. The Spanish Embassy. how
ever. retained its former position that
Spain is the logical neutral to make an
effective peace move.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
GERMAN PEACE OFFER
REJECTED BY ENTENTE
Allies Scorn German Proposal al
Empty and Insincere."
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

ace to the nations, and to afford the only
effective guarantee. for the future security
Of the world.
In conclusion, the allied powers think It
necessary to put forward the following
considerations, which show the special
situation of Belgium after two and a
half years of war:
In virtue Of the international treaties
signed by five great European powers.
of whom Germany was one, Belgium en-
ioyed, before the war. special status,
rendering her territory inviolable and
placing her. under the guarantee of the
powers. outside al European conflicts.
"She was, however. In spite Of these
treaties. the first to suffer the aggres-
sion of Germany. For this reason, the
Belgian government thinks it necessary
to define the aims which Belgium has
never ceased to pursue while fighting
side by side with the entente powers
Tor right and justice.
Belgium has always scrupulously full
filed the duties which her neutrality I'M
posed upon her. She has taken UP arms
to defend her independence and her neu-
trality violated by Germany. and to show
that she remains faithful to her interna-
tional obligations.
"On the 4th of August, 1914, in the
mitted that this aggression constituted
an injustice contrary to the laws OF na-
dons, and pledged himself, in the name
Of Germany. to repair It.
During two and a half years, this in
justice has been cruelty aggravated by
the proceedings of the occupying forces,
which have exhausted the resources of
the country, ruined its industries. devas-
tated its towns and villages and have
been responsible for innumerable massa-
cres executions and imprtsonments.
AT this very moment. while Germany
Is proclaiming peace and humanity to the
world. she Is deporting Belgian citizens
by thousands and reducing them to slav-
cry.
Belgium. before the war. asked for
nothing but to live in harmony with her
neighbors. Her king and her government
have but one aim-the re-establishment
OF peace and justice. But they only desire
peace which would assure to their coun-
try legitimate reparation, guarantees
and safeguards for the future"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
Nothing Dutiable, She Says;
$500 Gowns in Maids Trunks

New York. Dec 3o.-"A very grave
mistake" was the explanation today of
Mrs. William f. Corey. wife Of the
former head of the United States Steel
Corporation. to customs officials who
questioned her as to why 800 worth Of
her French gowns were discovered in the
trunks OF her travelling companion on
their return from France. When Mrs.
Corey arrived she told customs officials
she had nothing dutiable.
Mrs. Corey appeared before them to-
day and explained that a stupied maid
was responsible for putting her gowns
In the trunks of her companion. Customs
officials are still continuing the investiga-
ton.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
BLAZING PAN CALLS FIREMEN

Tho fre apparatus was called 10 the
house OF John Custis. 11O4 Half street
court northwest, to put out a pan OF
grease that had caught fire. No damage
resulted.
Engine company No. % responded to ar
alarm at S1l4 Wisconsin avenue, caused
oy spontaneous combustion. The house
was occupied by Mrs. H. B. Smart, who
estimated the DANA ge at 81
A fire in the premises at so McLsir
avenue northwest. caused by the over.
turning OF a lamp. did $50 damage. The
house was occupied by Herman G. Mel
ring.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
PUGH FUNERAL TOMORROW,

Arthur B. Pugh died yesterday morning
at o'clock in Garfield Hospital. where
he had been III for two months. Mr.
Pugh was born in Virginia, but lived a
great many years in this city, where for
some time past he had been a lawyer in
the Interstate Commerce Commission He
Is survived by two daughters. Misses
Mary and Louise. and also by four sisters
and two brothers The funeral services
will take place tomorrow night at 7:3o
o'clock from his late residence, 1902 r
street northwest
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
MANY STEAL EATABLES.
Beef. Butter and Eggs FOrm Loot
of Thieves for Day,

Someone must have felt the pinch OF
hunger yesterday. judging from the eat
ables reported to the police as stolen.
Charles A Abel, Of the Center Marke',
told the police that a tall. dark negro
stols from his stand a hind leg Of beet,
valued at 80
Leonard Brown OF r F. D. No. l,
TtennA. Va, says that nifty pounds of
butter WaS stolen from his wagon on B
seesk, between Seventh and Ninth
Btres4S The butter was in one pound
prints and rolls and worth about so.
Robey Miller. a farmer. Of Mt Era,
Nd, reported that someone stole from
his wagon In the same vicinity on B
street . crate Of eggs valued at 1850
An hoeslA funchrooms and stores have
been asked to keep an eye out for the
above articles
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
WRECKAGE sTREWs SEA

A wireless message from the cutter
Acushnet to the Coast Guard headauar-
ters here yesterday stated that she had
passed through wreckage covering the
sea for about five miles east of Nantucket
ightship, in the vicinity the steamer
maryland sent out wireless calls for help
Christmas night. The wreckage could
not be Identified as part OF the Maryland,
for trace Of which the Acushnet has been
searching for several days
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
SIXTY GOLDEN, BIBULOUS
MINUTES FOR NEW YORK

New York. Dec. 3o.-Versatile New
York is going to slip one over on
fate-or whatever it is that makes up
the calendar-this New Year Day. II
ls going to celebrate just as long as IL
can on Sunday night. the real New Year
Eve, and then do ii all over again in
rich. brown fashion on Monday night.
officials have decreed that for one short
hour on Sunday night the wine may flow.
The spiEot. however. will he turned of
at O'Clock Monday morning, IL the
cafe keepers comply with the mayors
edict
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
CoP-ELECT HELD AS THIEF.

New York. Dec. 30.-A few hours be-
fore he was to have Joined the Newark
police force Valentine r. johnson, for
merry Keeper at the Essex County
Penitentiary, was arrested on charges
OF breaking and entering. grand larceny
and receiving stolen goods
The charges set forth that on Thanks
giving johnson and two other keepers,
Henry A. Vaughn and Joseph c. Cap
rio, broke into prison storehouse and
took IS worth of eating apples. The
two keepers and Johnson were held in
81 800 bail each
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
MAGAZINE PRICES RAISED,

New York. Dec. 3o-The news print pa
per shortage has hit the ma ga zines. Near
ly a dozen Of the most popular monthly
and weekly magazines have announced
increased subscription rates of about SO Ia
per cent
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
SHOES, SIZE II, STOLEN.

Robert p. Mack, of 81 p street north
west, reports to the police that an irnita-
tion leather suit case was stolen from hin,
at North Capitol and Hanover streets
last night. The suit case contained a blue
pin-strfped suit, one striped shirt, one
flash light, pair of tan shoes, size IL,
and some books and paper. Mr.. Mack
placed the valuation of the suit case and
contents at SIS. =
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
SAHARA DESERT A SWAMP
COMPARED WITH CHICAGO

Chicago. Dec. S0.-The Sahara desert is
a swamp for wetness compared with what
New Year Eve will be this year In this
town. It will be positively the driest
Chicago ever experienced.
There will be but one hour of Joy. Be-
tween midnight Sunday and l o'clock
Monday morning gay rioters can drink
all that they Ike. That Is all. To NIL
waukee, q large part Of Chicago will
20 for its New Year headaches.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
Newly Crowned King
Eager for Wars End

Budapest, Dec. so.-In circles in
which he moved yesterday. King
Charles repeatedly dwelt on the
prospects of peace.
To Count Julius Andrassy he ex-
B pressed the hope that the enemies
Of Austria-Hungary would now at
last realize that they cannot con-
quer and that the sincere peace
overtures made by the German
allies would bring the end of the
war nearer.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
PITTSBURGH WILL RELY ON
CLUBS FOR NEW YEAR JOY

Pittsburgh, Pa. Dec. 3O.-EntrenCh-
ment behind club mahoganies. where the
liquor laws won't reach, Pa Pitt is going
TO greet the advent OF the New Year in
privacy. All public bars will close at
II; ;4j tonight and remain that way until
Monday morning. Downtown hotels and
restaurants will be practically deserted.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
Won Bernstorf's Wish
Is for a Speedy Peace

The German Ambassador. Count
Johann Won Bernstorff, yesterday
afternoon sent the following New
Year message to the American
people through the International
News Service:
My hope for the New Year is
that it will crown with success
President Wilson's efforts to
bring about lasting peace and
put an end to the suffering of
war"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
McAdoos Greet $500 Clerks

Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs. Nc
Adoo received all of the Treasury De-
partment employees at their home here
yesterday afternoon. Both shook hands
with $500 of the employees under Mr.. Nc
Adoo's direction.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
Health officer william C. Woodwa

oSSOAAo tAC ASsOAuIlOH.
Health Officer william G. woodward,
I believe that every day should be re-
gardsd as the beginning OF a New Year,
and on that day one should make good
resolutions as they come along.
ii. NJ. MeLarin, president of the Fed
eraI Employer Union,
Personally, feel that the principle Of
the Boy Scouts which Urges one good act
or deed each day for some one less for
tu1ate or who needs encouragement is
an excellent gospel for the $50 days Of
The year. My New Year resolution will
be to try and live up to that principle
and II everybody else will do the same
next New Year will find a much hap
pier and contented world.
William F. GUIDE, for ner president Of
the Chamber Of Commerce.
The unbounded prosperity that has
come to the nation and the Nations
Capital. augurs wonderfully for the New
Year. 1 am sure that both the country
and the nations city are on the thresh-
hold Of bigger things. making for the
happiness and prosperity OF all our peo-
pie.
HI. L. Kilt, manager of the JuelE
Plano Company,
Nineteen will dawn upon
one Of the most momentous periods in
history. Let US hope that the next
New Year will find US just as pros
porous as we are now. or more SO. 1t
IL the hope of the entire United States
that before another year rolls around
peace will have come to Europe and
that America will do her share In the
reconstruction work such as always
follows a great catastrophe. We have
much to look forward to, as few New
Year Days have ever found Us as
prosperous or as happy.
Albion h. Paris. banker
1t seems to me that we have gotten
entirely too optimistic over the lines
OF speculative properties Peace is
bound to come. and when It does,
thank God
Charles J. COlumbus, secretary Of the
Retail Merchants' AssociatiOnt
Business 10 happy. and rightly 80. It
bids sdieu to 1915 with fond remem-
brances of a year monumental in re-
suits and that builded a foundation OF
1917 as a period OF unparalleled devel-
opment
Washington is finding itself as never
before. The public has developed a
spirit OF confidence that assures bet
ter living among a happy and con-
tented citizenship.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
new YEAR GREETINGS
FROM CITY'S LEADERS
Foremost Residents of Capital Have
Varied Wishes for 1917.
CONTINUED FROM. PAGE ONE.

a big league player at the Congress
sional ball game. My injured shoulder
seconds the resolution.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
DETROIT TO CELEBRATE
IN THE GOOD. OLD WAY

Detroit. Mich. Dec 3O.-Detroit is 60
ing to get the jump on most Of the coun-
try and start celebrating New Year to-
night. II will be quite possible II money
and stamina holds out to get two head
aches within the period of celebration
The extended joyfest is made necessary
by Police Commissioner millionaire
Jim Cousons' orders for a sober Sun
day. Tables in all the large hostelries
have been reserved for tonight
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31

New York is spending 800. 3O.OVo,OOO o.
subway construction
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31

believe that every day should be re
garded as the beginning Of a New Year
and on that day one should make goot
resolutions as they come along.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
HI. L. Kilt, manager of the Juels
Plano Company,
Albion X. Paris, banker,

1t seems to me that we have gotten
entirely too optimistic over the lines
Of speculative properties Peace is
bound to come, and whom 1t does,
thank God