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The Washington times., 1916-11-17
Wholesale Produce Market
BuTTER-ElsIn print, .Onc; Eisin. ss.c;

BUTTER-Elsln print, tOlkc; Elgin, ssKc;
process, 33034c.. store packed, 2sdSOc
EGGs-Nearby, &c; southern, 3eaI0c.
CHEESE-New York State factory, new,
google.
PoULTRY-Live hens, per h., lie: ROSTERS,
per lb.. l3c: turkeys, per h.. 2id25c; spring
chickens. per h.. lsG20c; ducks. per ID, 17a
.lSc; geese. per h., Haijc: keats. young.
each. 6047Oc.
DRESSED PoULTRY-Hens, choice per
ID. len2oc; chickens, per h., Goa 22c; turkeys,
per To-. 26d3Oc; ducks. per h.. lidlsc; roos-
tiers, per h., 15cj geese, l2gi6c per h.
GREEN FRUfTS-Apples. new, per Dbl
s1.bou5.0o; per box, N.00d2.Oo: California
oranges, N.5Od5jO: Florida oranges, 81. $50
100 box: lemons, per box, VI. 00d7 90; pears
per box. 75n2.75; New York grapes, ia 20c per
basket; grape fruit, t3.O0a3.5O
ETABTES-Potatoes, Mccormick Der
Dbl. tS.5oa5oO; per ~ bu. sack, A.OOdi75;
sweet potatoes, N.GOd325; tomatoes, nearby,
per box, VI 00a3.00: string beans, per basket,
G.OOuS.0o; peppers. per crate. 50cfit. rs; car
,rots, per bunch. 2a3c; okra, per crate, s.. OOGf
800; radishes, per 100. fl.JOa2 :. 90: cucumberH
crate. S.COH3.50 onions per lOO-lb. sack 81. 80
q5.,5; eggplant, S250n3. 90 crate: new cabbage.
G5On2.75 per 100 lbs. beets. per bunch, safe
celery, per doZ, 35n75c: romaine lettuce bnc6I
slOo per basket; New York lettuce, 81. coal. 20
per basket: lima beans, per qt., 35c; cram
berries, per Dbl. F.50asoO: per box, ST. s5a
$50; squash. Florida, s.? 00q2 80 per crate; egg.
plant. s?.OOd2OO
DRESSED MEATS-Pork, small to medium.
! h.. l3c: heavy. H.. i2ql2ysc.
GAME-Rabbita. No. l, per doz., 81 ooa3. 80;
No. :. per doz, S.5Odl.so.
The Washington times., 1916-11-17
GOVERNOR REWARDS
PRIZE CORN GROWER
Eastern Shore Boy Raises Cham
pion Crop Of Maryland.

ANNAPOLIS. Md, Nov. IA. Earle
Smith, of Queen Anne's county.
stands out among the farmers
OF Maryland as the champion corn
grower of the state and yesterday was
awarded the governors prize-a watch
when the Corn and Potato Club boys
were received officially in the cham
Der of the house of delegates. The
champions record was ll0.5 bushels to
the acre, raised at an average cost OF
lb.5 cents per bushe, and his rating
was $50 per cent.
The second In line was Thomas Bon
Will. of Kent county. who was award
cd the registered Hostein bull calf pre-
scented by state Treasurer John M. Den
mis-. Bonwill's record was 1854 bushels
per acre at cost of col cents per
bushel, Ind his rating was 1871 per cent.
While Bcnwill's yield was greater than
Enith's the award was made to Smith
because his crop was raised at less
cost. this being one OF the things which
the corn club movement is. trying TO
drive home I'm the education Of the
farmer boys.
Governor Harrington presented the
waiClt At the same time congratulating
thr state champion and speaking in
Ei.h terms Of the home State tour.
The Washington times., 1916-11-17
n. Y. STOCKS HIGHER
IN ACTIVE. TRADING
SteeIs and Coppers Touch New
High Prices-Equlomen Is
sues Strong.

NEW YORK. Nov. l7.-Trading was
very active In the early, session Of the
stock market today with especially
good demand for the metal shares and
the shipping and equipment issues
The general level of prices was
higher than yesterday, except IN, the
railroad department. where there was
q trend to 'softness save in two or
three stocks like Chesapeake and
Ohio. Wabash preferred. and North
ern Pacific which made good frae-
tional gains.
U. s. Steel Up Point.
United States Steel moved forward a
point or more. and Gulf States Steel
se points saS 70 nd esss
Bethlehem Steel preferred was In rel
atively good demand. that issue NOV.
ing up 15 points to l75. Sloss-Sheffeld
gained two points again; touching o.
moved up through 81.
In the Copper group new high, ground
necott crossed IS for the first time on
this movement. and good gains were
recorded In the remainder Of that list.
Equipment Strong.
The Equipment shares were strong
features, Pressed Steel Car advancing
five points to S6. American Car Foun-
dry. American Locomotive. Colorado
Fuel. Crucible steel. and Railway Steel
Spring gained from one to two points
or more.
The shipping shares were also in good
demand at advances of point or so.
central Leather opened. over four
points up but soon lost ground. New
York Air Brake touched 1850. three
points up. and Virginia Iron. Coal and
Coke reached So more than four points
up. The rubber shares made a good
showing, United States Rubber cross
Ing s. and Goodrich touching 70T.
The Washington times., 1916-11-17
OFFICIALS URGE CITY
AID ON COUNTY ROADS
department of Agriculture Declares
They Should Share Cost.

The Department of Agriculture has
issued statement urging cities to
equally bear expense of construction
and maintenance OF county roads. The
department takes as an instance OF a
city having failed to do this, the case
or Fredericksburg, Va, in Spotsylvania
county.
The county raised the sum for the
improvement OF It's roads. Although the
city OF fredericksburg contributed the
nc especially. the city refused to bear
the expenses of the upkeep OF the
county roads.
Lack Of funds so deprecated the tyne
or repairs on the roads. the roads soon
became in worse condition than before,
ana the county was forced to establish
toll gates at different intervals along
the routes.
Although the method proved SUCCESS
fui' the institution Of the toll gates was
reversion to system long since
abolished
The Washington times., 1916-11-17
SAYS ASSASSIN DOGS
WASH OFF EVIDENCE

MIDDLETOwN. n. Y. Nov. lids
closures as to canine assassins. who
Kill sheep at dead of night and then.
with great cunning, remove the fcecy
evidences OF guilt from their teeth and
claws. we're made to the Wicks commit
tee here.
The Rev. DR.. Andrew Schrlver a
mitted the evidence In his contention
that heavy tax should be placed upon
dogs. When. some of the committee ven-
tured to smile, DR.. Schriver gave some
results of his Investigations.
According TO the doctor, the sheep
killing dog will travel long distances in
search of prey. and after the slaughter
VIII go to the nearest brook. and by
the light of the moon comb the telltale
fleece out OF his claws. carefully pick
his teeth, wash his jaws, and then
come into public view with an aspect Of
supreme innocence.
The Washington times., 1916-11-17
STATE DEPARTMENT
o. KS CHINESE LOAN
SS,oo0,0o0 Financial Transaction
Given Official Approval.

The State Department has given offi-
oial approval to a 81, oO0. 900 Chinese Ioan
negotiated by the Continental and Com
mercial National Bank of Chicago. The
loan Is made for a period OF three years,
and Is secured by a tax levied by the
Chinese govepment.
In letter 10 officials of the bank Sec
rotary Lansing expressed qualification
that the loan f0d been concluded and
said II Is the 20 ~ OF the State Depart
ment ito give all proper diplomatic sup
port and protection to the legitimate
liens"
The present loan differs from the Ave
power loan. American participation in
which was disapproved by Secretary
Bryan early in the Wilson Administra.
on Chinese concessions.
The Washington times., 1916-11-17
COL. Harris TELLS OF
IDENTIFICATION PLAN
Outlines improvements To Be
Made in Parks.

within a few years Washington
will be the most beautiful city In the
United States, and the wonder and
admiration of all the world.
This IL the summary OF an address
by Col. w. w. Harris, superintendent
OF public buildings and grounds, be.
fore the Mems Club at the Church of
the Ascension. Colonel Harris called
his lecture 1.-THE Identification OF
Our National Capital. Past. Present,
and Future"
Colonel Harris showed by slides, the
frst plans in the original layout of
the city and the plans of L'Enfant,
angmeneed by the Fine Arts Commits.
survey OF the work under progress
in the District at present. showing
what is being done and what will be
doirs-by me $1o ,ooO, 900 authorised by
Gongress.
The Washington times., 1916-11-17
Frightened Passengers
Leap From Car Windows

Several passengers jumped from the
windows Of Observation-Disclosures
railway car in fear OF being electrocuted
when short circuit filled the car with
smoke and caused sparks to fly from
the tracks at Thirteenth and ID streets
northwest last night; No one was hurt.
a blaze, that did 500 damage to The
basement OF the home of Mrs. Mary 10,
Carroll, 1876 Kilbourne street northwest,
last night.
age to the home OF Mrs. T. j. Jordan.
l227h Duncan street northeast. yester-
day evening.
Fire also damaged the home of Hester
Peterson, 81 II street southwest, yes
terday evening, '
The Washington times., 1916-11-17
Costs $1,000 to Join
This New Country Club

GREENWICH. Conn. Nov. liam
nouncement was made today that the
Blind Brook Country Club, In course of
chester. n. Y. would be ready for oc-
cupancy by June 90
The club will be one OF the most ex-
elusive In the country. The membership
Is limited and the entry fee is said Ia
be 5000. IL is understood that the men,
bers have bought and are developing
the property collectively.
The Washington times., 1916-11-17
Buried 1913 Years, Body
Preserved Like Mummy

SUNBURY, Pa, Nov. 17-Buried 123
years ago. according to his tombstone
inscription. the body of John Black, n
relative OF James c. Packer of this
city WAS disinterred for removal from
Manor Cemetery.
W. @. Mipier, the undertaken, was
surprised toI find the body In good
state Of preservation, with all the signs
OF being mummiied.
Nine other bodies were also removed
and found to be In almost the same con-
dition.
The Washington times., 1916-11-17
National Congress of
Salvation Army Opens

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 1.-THE ma
tlonal congress OF the Salvation Army.
with Commander Evangeline Booth pre-
siding. opens in Philadelphia today.
Sessions will be held daily until Novem-
The international headquarters Of the
army are represented by Commissioner
T. Henry Howard. chief OF stan. Dele
gates from practically, every State east
of the Mississippi are participating.
The Washington times., 1916-11-17
University Club To Be
Host to R1attsbnrgers

Short speeches, sonss, stories and
good cheer are promised by Claude n.
Bennett. chairman OF the entertalnnnnt
committee OF the University Club for
tomorrow evening, when the club Will
be host to Washington members OF
the Plattsburg Military Training CAM.
Every man from this city who has
ever served a. the Plattsburg camp
Ia invited.
The Washington times., 1916-11-17
EVANSVILLE.

The formal organization OF the Prince
Georges county branch OF the Maryland
State Just Government League was per-
fected yesterday afternoon at a meeting
held In the town hall Following the
adoption of the constitution and the
Hnarn 5,s. man Sn,,th snorn 81 ~ o..
feet OF the women's vote I'm the recent
election. Mrs. c. T.. Steinmeyer. vice
president for Maryland of the Woman
Democratic League, spoke on what
Did for Wilson"
The Washington times., 1916-11-17
GLOVE AND UNDERWEAR
BARGAINS OFFERED
AT FRIEDLANDER'S
Substantial Savings Realized
At Mems Store at
428 9th st.

There's a particularly timely sale OF
gloves and underwear now In progress
at Friedlahder Brothers, as Ninth street
northwest, at prices which command the
attention OF every man. For many years
this progressive firm has been known
as the bargain center OF Washington.
for II Is always possible to pocket a sub
stantial saving on every purchase.
The bargains offered In gloves are so
unusual that many men are buying sew
eral pairs, realising what a remarkable
opportunity IL provides These are some
OF the items especially worthy OF at
tention:
Cape kid walking gloves. Si.5; genuine
washable kid gloves. $500: gray mocha
gloves with black stitching, 81. Is: other
gray mocha gloves with black stitching.
l.95. For the autoiDt. they are soffering
an a.. ,S excellent nnts assortment OF genuine
unlined. priced from {i.eO to $3.50.
All wool knit gloves In ali colors are
being sold at SOC. Hundreds OF men =
lined or .unlined gloves. including long
and marked at the remarkably low price
of soc.
Underwear Bargains.
Warm underwear. the best insurance
against wintry blasts, In also being sold
at particularly attractive prices. Heavy,
fleece, lined garments and heavy derby
ribbed garments are marked at Soc each
during this sale.
Wool underwear. all sizes. Toe: strictly
all wool underwear, 800. Derby ribbed
union suits are priced at S5c. while
heavy union suits, the acme OF cold
weather comfort, in either gray or
white, are offered at Sl.25. All wool
camel's hair underwear. Is sold at 500.
Bargains equally attractive as these
are always to be found In all lines of
apparel for men and boys at Friedland-
er's. Better go down today and see their
magnificent display. Remember the ad-
dress--42S Ninth street northwest.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1916-11-17
Today'S Sales.

Capital Traction 5's, $5O0al0.
Potomac Electric LIST SIS, 81 ,000dl06ia
Washington Gas Light, loan. l017l
Mergenthaler, 5Q172. lOq174, 59l76. i
oils. 1Ql75.
Lanston Monotype.- @aT.
American Sec. - Tr. Co.. 109261h.
The Washington times., 1916-11-17
Beer to Go Up, Too.

CINCINNATI. o.. Nov. l7.-Beer at
six cents schooner" or the chang
ing OF "schooners" to "skiffs" Is threat
ened by brewers here.
The Washington times., 1916-11-17
DIVIDEND NOTICE
MERGENTHALER LINOTYPE

MERGENTHALER LINOTYPE co.
NeN York. Nov. H. 1915.
A regular quarterly dividend OF ~ per cent
and an extra dividend OF ~ per cent on the
capital stock Of Mergenthaier Linotype Com
pany will be paid on December 30. 1915, 10 the
stockholders OF record as they appear at the
oioee Of business on December ?. 1915. The
Transfer Books will not be closed.
FRED'K J. wARBURToN. Treasurer.
The Washington times., 1916-11-17

Mrs. l.. l.. Lykes. OF Birmingham.
Ala, Is spending several months with
her daughter. Mrs. Lily Lykes Rowe. in
West Riverdale.
The Washington times., 1916-11-17

Funeral services for William Il. Clark
son. who died In Emergency Hospital In
Washington Wednesday, will be held
this afternoon at 2 o'clock from Wheat
ley's chapel. The Rev. l.. M. Ferguson
will offciate
The Washington times., 1916-11-17

Birmingham CHAPTER. Order OF the
Eastern Star. will hold a bazaar tonight
in the grange hall at Beltsville.
The Washington times., 1916-11-17

mayor and common council next Monday
might to consider the electric light ques-
| tion
The Washington times., 1916-11-17
MANY ALEXANDR|ANS
MARCHED IN PARADE
Hundreds Came to Washington
as Participants or Wit
nesses of Wilson Fete.

ALEXANDRIA. Nov. 1.-THE steamer
Charles Manchester and practically every
trolley car leaving the city last night
carried crowds of Alexandrians to
Washington to participate In and wit.
ness the parade and welcome to Presi-
dent Wilson. Those going by boat we're
the guests OF Congressman Carlln.
The Washington times., 1916-11-17

w. u. Edgin. Of Washington, will de-
liver an address at the Young Peoples
Building this evening before the Young
Wrong"
The Washington times., 1916-11-17

Ninety mine persons were confirmed In
the Episcopal churches In this city dur
Church, thirty-four at 81. Paul's, and
thirty at Grace.
The Washington times., 1916-11-17


Mrs. L,avina Perry. wife of James
Lawrence Perry. cashier Of the Alex
andria National Bank. died suddenly
at the family home at Braddock
Heights. this morning about 3 o'clock.
Death was due to a second paralytic
stroke. She was about forty-two years
old and a daughter OF the late Gov.
Robert Il. Pattison. Of Pennsylvania.
and a niece OF Mrs. George b. Carlin.
of this city. Her husband. mother. and
brother. Robert r.. Pattison. OF Phila-
delphia. survive her. Funeral arrange
ments have not been made.
Georgianna J. Dozler was granted a
divorce from william Dozler by Judge
J. b. T. Thornton In circuit court. The
petitioner was represented by Attorney
Robinson Moncure.
A delegation from Canton Alexan-
dria No. OF Odd Fellows. will visit
the Washington Canton tomorrow even
ing TO assist in degree work.
The Washington times., 1916-11-17

Captain Young. of the Salvation
Army, and Miss Rose Macdonald have
been appointed probation officers by
Judge Louis G.. Barley.
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1916-07-14

On Saturday last the long
looked-for marriage of Miss Lii
lian Eldred and Albert E. Hoyt
was solemnized in their new
home in the East-end, Rev. F.
W. Beidler performing the cere-
mony in the presence of Miss
Irene johnson and E. D. Shirley.
Both bride and groom are
we'll and favorably known here,
the groom being one lof the
trusted employees Of the A. v. S.
B. & /. L. Co.
While many plans were being
planned to cha0 ri. them with
ahuge cowbeil md rope deftly
concealed under the bed and d.
vers other means of torture, the
young couple made their get
away to Granada, where they re-
manned until Monday.
On behalf of their legion of
friends The Chieftain extends
heartiest congratulations and
best wishes.
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1916-07-14

Last Sunday was memorable
one at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ezra Garrett. south of town. and
one which will long be remem.
bered as . pleasurable affair. It
was q surprise dinner" by her
neighbors. in honor of Mrs. Ezra
Garrett. who has recently under
gone an operation for appendi-
citis at . Denver hospital. Among
those present were: Messrs and
Mesdames John Lindsey, Charles
Stockton. Henry Garrett, Mr.. j.
H. Cheney, Misses Marie Ken
nedy, Efie O'Dell and little Mary
and Evan Lewis.
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1916-07-14
MEN AND THINGS
IN GEN ERAL.

j. 81. Cheney. who has con.
Quoted the Twelve-Mile house
with signal success the past three
years, has rented it to Dick Lind
sey. who is now in charge. Mr..
Cheney expects to take a much
needed rest and will return to his
old home in Fowler, Kan, at an
early date.
9. W. Merwin, the affable farmer
north of town, is taking an ex-
tended Eastern trip, sojourning
with old friends and relatives in
Ohio.
Eugene Bell, the energetic
county surveyor, was among the
host of Chieftain visitors the past
week.
The county road gang is doing
some good road work on the road
two miles south of the bridge.
Altho the work is bit tardy, it is
nevertheless welcome.
Mccormick mowers, rakes and
hay tools at Holly Hardware Co.
The spacious modern bungalo
being erected by J. L. Wood on
his lot on West Colorado street, is
rapidly nearing completion. This
is soon to be the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. Wood, and when fur
nished will be model of elegance
as we'll as convenience.
Miss Pearl Chandler returned to
her duties as waitress 1T the Hotel
Grand last Saturday, after pleas.
ant weeks outing with her father,
r. t. Chandler, the veteran South
slider.
Dame Rumor says that matri-
mony has become an epidemic in
Holly, and number of young men
are daily asking their newly-wed
friends the cost of furnishing
cottage.
Bert Lewis made a flying trip
to Lamar yesterday. Wonder
what for !?
All kinds of Hay Machinery.
j. E. SAUNDERS.
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1916-07-14
NEXT WEEKS PROGRAM
Motion Pictures at the Opera House


Tuesday, July 18-5- Reel Metro
feature, guaranteed attraction. Ad.
mission 10c and 15c.
Thursday, July goth - 5-Reel
Worlds feature, featuring Gail
Kane and Wilton Lackey The
Pit" Admission 1Oc and 15c.
These are all the best kinds of
pictures and every program is alb.
solutely guaranteed or your money
back.
Our house is cool and ventilated.
Give this great picture trial.
Come for an enjoyable evening
HOLLY OPERA HOUSE.
Jos. ADAMEK, Manager.
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1916-07-14
WELCOME RAIN

The rainfall of Tuesday night
and Wednesday was opportune
and most welcome here, gladden.
ing the hearts of many who had
almost given up in despair. The
extremely dry, hot weather of
the past two weeks is now for
gotten, and the smile that won't
come off is visible on all sides.
By actual measurement OILS
inches fell on Tuesday and about
the same on Wednesday.
Well-casing at New Tin Shor.
Hiss Georgia Shiveley has been
visiting friends in Syracuse, Kan,
among them Miss Nellie Watson,
a former school chum.
The Rosenberg home at SYRIA.
cuse was the scene of much socia-
bilitv last week. Mrs. Emerson
Brown and Mrs. l.. G. Lamport
were the guests of honor, remain
ing several days.
Mccormick binders and Irvine at
Holly Hardware Company.
Recent word from Rev. &. A.
Spence is to the effect that he is
not improving as rapidly as he had
hoped, due in part to the extreme
heat. He expects to return to
Holly next week.
The authorship of the Fat and
Leans ball game write-up is still
shrouded in mystery. Can you
guess his identity?
Harry Robson, whom everybody
knows, was taken to the hospital
at La Junta last Monday, suffering
with appendicitis. Mrs. Robson
returned from his bedside last
Tuesday, and states that the opera.
ton was q success.
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1916-07-14
No. 1904.
Report Of the Condition
Of the
FIRST NATIONAL BANK

at Holly in the State OF Colorado. t.he
close Of business Jun, 30 1916
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts s 98 3S2 40
Overdr.ft. secured s yps.cpr.ds 81 sI
U. 5. Bonds deposited to circulation
tpar valus) Sl2.50O 90 1880 90
s..,,,;,;. II. D. ,t poaGi Li @'ooo w
including stocks owned unpleda.d ri ga ~
Total bonds, securities etc 81 a23 ~
sL.. II
''9set'p"'n 10 STOCK IN FEDERAL E ese
psN ,,.;I sl' ~ W W nm m
d .ouh UNPAID wv " wv w
"; T.. L Ls." owned ''ae' man oank 800, no
~ ~ sIIPLl t. 3Sa 70 70
d. IT,, .n &c go. 'aan 1'iS i<
r...r.. .,,;.. . ees ie
Due from approved re.erv. agent.
in other reserve cities 1881 IS ao54s 81
Other checks on BANS in the same city or
town a. reporting bank. 773 81
Outside checks and other cash items. $3.50 81
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1916-07-14
HOLLY II, WILEY 10

The game Of bail last Sunday
between the home team and the
Wiley boys was fairly even game
all thru the nine innings, first
one side and then the other claim.
ing the honors until the very last
inning, when Rollv boys gained
fresh courage and thru bright
manoeuvers sue .eeded in winning
the game, score II to 10 The at
tendance was not as satisfactory
as the boys deserve
NEXT SUNDAYS GAME.
There will be q game of ball on
the home diamond next Sunday
afternoon at 8 o'clock between the
Holly team and the Hartman In.
vincibles. It will be remembered
that the last game between these
teams was q holly contested thir.
teen.inning game and we'll played.
All lovers OF ah exciting game
should be on hand Sunday to lend
the boys encouragement by their
suDDoft.