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Evening star., 1916-04-26
TO MAKE AN INVENTORY
OF DISTRICT INDUSTRIES
Local Associate Members of Navy
Consulting Board Will Have
Work in Charge.

An inventory of the industries of the
District of Columbia. to be made in
connection with the projected indus
trial inventory of the nation, will soon
be undertaken, and definite methods
and field aids have been decided on for
the purpose. according to announce
ment made following a meeting today
of the District associate members OF
the naval consulting board of the Unit
ed States. which has the whole thing In
charge. Members of the District COM
mittee who will have charge of this
work, the object of which is to deter
mine accurately the mechanical and in
dustrial capacity of Washington Tor
producing goods needed in time of war.
are Hennen Jennings. chairman; c. b.
Hunt, engineer of highways; Dr. w. 5:
Stratton, director of the bureau OF
standards: J. H. Finney, southern man
ager of the Aluminium Company OF
America, and Charles l.. Parsons of the
bureau of mines.
John ]. Carly, president of the American
Institute of Electrical Engineers. which is
taking part in the work and is holding
its annual meeting in this city today, has
just addressed letter to the members OF
his institute. in which he emphasizes the
fact that upon them must fall the re-
sponsibility. in case of war. of marshaling
the national manufacturing and producing
resources in support of the fighting line
Evening star., 1916-04-26
Would Avoid Much Confusion.

Nearly two years of the European
struggle has taught us that We must re-
wise our entire past conception of war"
says the letter. in part "A failure on the
part of foreign countries TO perfect plans
calmly and efficiently in time of peace has
led to such economic confusion and delay
in industrial mobilization that the costs
both in lives and money may be counted
only by the millions. Organized industry
is the bedrock upon which we must build
our defensive structure.
The value of our completed work will
be incalculable. Although the naval con-
sulting board represents nominally a
naval activity. the War Department is
thoroughly in touch with this work. which
is of even more Importance to that de-
partment than to the navy. No other such
national opportunity for patriotic service
has been accorded the technical men of
this country. Answering this request by
President Wilson. the governing body Of
your society has confidently pledged you
to this wholly patriotic work"
Evening star., 1916-04-26
Election of Delegates.

Thursday evening Washington Chap
ter. ~ l. B.. will elect delegates to
the national convention OF the associa-
tion and nominate officers and govern
ors for the ensuing year.
Evening star., 1916-04-26
Condition of the Water.

at 8 am: Great Falls-Temperature
65; condition, 200. Dalecarlia reservoir
Sc; condition at north
connection. 95: condition at south con-
nection. 65 Georgetown distributing
reseryoir-Temperatu Sc: condition
at inf1uent gatehouse, So; condition at
effiuent gatehouse, 2s.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star., 1916-04-26
- SS5}&SRp7fin0nces esgg{3 lfddQA4A(|
M>>91 Washington. New York. London t3HLN
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET,

Received by private wire direct to
The star ONCE.
Evening star., 1916-04-26
Change in Location Plans.

rba members of the stock Exchange
vote this afternoon not to execute the
proposed lease with the National saw
'ngs and Trust Company for quarters
On the second floor of the new addition
to the trust company's building Dir-
ferences of opinion in matters or de-
tail caused a disagreement.
IL is still the intent of the STOCK
Exchange to abandon the present
quarters and a committee has been
appointed 10 select an available loca-
ton
The District Bankers Association and
the Washington Chapter of the a. L. r.
were TO have been co-tenants in the
National Savings and Trust COM
pany-s building. and they will join the
exchange as co-tenants, if a suitable
location is chosen.
Evening star., 1916-04-26
CURB STOCKS.

Ouota tious furnished by W. y. Hibbs & Co.
members New York Stock Exchange.
Evening star., 1916-04-26
VERY LIMITED TRADING
IN LOCAL SECURITIES
Bonds Were Firm and in Light Sup
,ly. But Stocks We're Near
ly Neglected.
Exchange Changes Moving Plans.
Arlington Fire Insurance Share
holders Take Action.
BY I. A. FLEMING.

Today's session of the local stock ex-
change was featured by the largest
attendance of members and the small
est record of transactions in many
days.
1t was a listless session, developing
few orders near market values and
sales all told of but three shares OF
stock and $4,000 bonds, face value.
Potomac Consolidated 5s>were held
firmly aro'Ind 100ss a100a.. with one
transaction at the inside figure. Rail-
way As sod at S0as. With these eXcep-
tions the trading record was not
worthy os comment
There we're many bids for Mersen-
thaler around 10. Il. with the asking
price raised to 160. Lanston. In the
quotation making. was decidedly SLOW,
being offered first at -. and then AT
1854, OF 1b under the asking price OF
several days past, with 151- the best
current bid.
There were no other features to the
seSSiol.
The Washington times., 1916-06-18
Presidents Friends Assert
:Hughes Is on Defensive

In the opinion Of President Wilson's
closest fsaends and political advisers.
Charles Evans Hughes Is on the de-
fensive as the campaign fight begins.
The hyphen, which Democrats term
an inherited thorn in the side OF
Hughes" iE given as the instrument
which has wrought and will continue
tolwreak discomfture in the Republican
rHhis. They intend ITO play on this
point on every possible occasion during
the coming pght.
Hughes, they declare, by his silence in
the past. made "hyphenates" favor his
nomination. In this connection the
Presidents advisers were cheered to
receive word that many powerful organ
izations. newspapers. and individuals are
awaiting Hughes declaration Of his
definite position on the hyphen before
taking sides in the coming campaign.
Thus. II is said. Hughes, within a week
after his nomination. finds himself in a
position of explaining. and this situa-
tion, Democrats are free to say. Is most
agreeable to them.
Plans for the campaign will be dis
cussed by the President and his new
manager. Vance c. Mccormick, either
tomorrow or Tuesday.
Speaking OF Mccormick. the American
Union kgainst Militarism turned its
shelless artillery on him yesterday in a
statement issued. at Headquarters here
"not relished' by that organization The
union announced 1t docs not depiore the
selection OF the Harrisburg millionaire
for. the post, but IL does deprecate 1t
in view of Mr.. McCormick's membership
and activity in the Navy League" an
organization which. by the way, has at
tackled the Administration for not advo-
eating a stronger naval policy.
At the conference between the Presi-
dent and Mccormick definite plans for a
possible campaign tour through the
country by the President are to be de-
termined. Strong pressdre is being
brought to bear on the Executive to
make such a trip, and the announced
intention of Hughes to extend his cam
paign through the States may impel the
President to adopt a similar course.
Until Mccormick has arrived and talk
ed things over with the President the
White House is absolutely silent on de-
tails Of the campaign.
The Washington times., 1916-06-18
D. c. DELEGATES HOME
. IN RADIANT MOOD
Democrats Feel Confident Presi-
dent Will Be Reelected.

District Democrats who attended the
St. Louis convention returned to WASH
ington yesterday and today are conf
dent. they said. that President Wilson
<Aeuld be reelected.
Inomas II. Pickford and other Dis
trict delegates said the high lights OF
the big gathering were the alb
sence of disccrd, which has char
acterized many previous conven-
tions. the promise of William Jennings
Bryan 10 support President Wilson. and
The enthusiasm manifested for the
Chief Executive by the Western dele
cations.
Delegate Pickford said the Westerners
were strong fo' President Wilson be-
cause he had kept this country out of
the European war. He said the conven-
tion leaders expected a large number
OF Bull Moosers to vote for President
Wilson's reelection.
John r. Costello. national committee
man from the District, will remain in
st. Louis several weeks attending meet
ings of the national committee.
The Washington times., 1916-06-18
New Democratic Chairman Ar
{. ranges Personal Affairs
''. Preparatory to Coming Here.
PLEDGES AGGRESSIVE FIGHT
Expresses Confidence In Out.
i6cne il Telegram Of Accept
anceto Cummings.

HARRISBURG. Pa. June 1s.--vance
Q. Mccormick is Strengthening up
u1qtterss requiring his immediate at
tsntion at his home preparatory to q
xipt to Washington tomorrow to con-
fer with President Wilson and various
party leaders.
\ TIE new chairman of the Democratic
national committee received official
notification of his election late yes
terI4ay In telegram from Vice Chair
man Homer s. Cummings. at st. Louis
The message. said:
.purs,iapt to request Democratic
national committee. I take pleasure in
notifying you that by an unanimous
vote you were elected chairman and
the committee adjourned subject to
your call"
Mccormick replied:
II have Just received your telegram
informing me of my unanimous cleo
tfon as chairman of the Democratic
national committee. / hereby accept
the chairmanship, and desire to ex-
press to the committee through you
hnr deep aPPrscistlS9n Of non this great
An aggressive campaign will be
waged. and with the hearty support
and assistance OF the able leaders OF
the rs,dnn DemocraSy ,,, as representa- in the
party. I look toward the future with
absolute confidence in our ability to
Keep the nation safe and secure by
and Vice President Marshall"
The new chairman says that no hour
has yet been set for any of the con-
ffrences In Washington. He added
thata date for the meeting of the ma
tfonal committee probably would be
set some Gme tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1916-06-18
Stolen Motor Recovered
After Chase by Police

After a chase in which several GEN.
trai office detectives figured. a Ford
automobile. stolen from p. e. Dewey.
of Ballston, Va. three days ago, was
recovered early today.
The police, informed that the numbers
had been removed from the car and a
dead" license plate substituted, picked
up the trail of the car yesterday eve-
ming near Cabin Johns. About mid
night Detectives Bauer and Grant. in
a headquarters automobile, caught up
with the car on Pennsylvania avenue
and overhaul 1t. The diver, Albert
8. MCGEE. 2O7h r street southwest. was
a arTestsd and charged with Joy riding.
The Washington times., 1916-06-18
Here sale that commands the attcn,

Here's sale that commands the atten,s
ton Of every man, woman, and child IN,
Washington. In order to reduce our stock to
a minimum prior to our semi-annual inven-
tory, we're offering fashionable footwear for
every member oft family at prices which
are unparalleled in value-giving. Take ad-
vantage of this opportunity to buy your
Summer shoes and reap the benefit of sub
stantial savings. Every pair offered repre-
sents the choicest styles of the season
many bear the trademarks of nationally
famous makers true index of their value.
The Washington times., 1916-06-18

Tomorrow the last which EVERYBODYS will issue tn
CLUB checks to be used the initial deposit opening
must be deposited the Continental Trust Co., l4O5
Monday We will however continue the three per
amounting dollar.
The Washington times., 1916-06-18

Ladies Colored Kidskin Pumps il
Zazarac Blue and Gray feathers, with hand
turned soles and covered heels.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-12-21
XMAS TREE TO BE
DECORATED FRIDAY

The municipal Christmas tree, plac-
ed in position on the public square
yesterday afternoon, will be decorated
tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. T. S. Sta
pies is chairman of the committee in
charge of the decorations. The wiz
ing will be done under the supervis-
ion of j. II. Lincoln and f Y. Lever
EFT, superintendent of the municipal
light plant, will supervise the light
ing. Hundreds of various colored in
candescent lights Will adorn the tree.
Gold and silvery tinse and other orna-
ments will be used profusely in the
decorations.
Hundreds of strung popcorn are
wanted by the committe. This should
be left at d. O. Harton's store tomor-
Will be filled with candy this after
row afternoon. Several hundred bags
noon, to be given to the children, to-
gether with 700 oranges.
The program will start promptly at
o'clock. Every tot in the city under
the age of 10 years will receive pres
ents. Everybody, old and young. is
invited to attend the festivitv. which
promises to be one of the most eniov-
able affairs ever attempted in Con
way.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-12-21
PRETTY AMERICAN GIRL
VOTED A MODERN VENUS
The American Venus"


Such is the title conferred unoa
Miss Audrey Muson, heroine of IN
splratlon,' a five-part Mutual Mas
ter-picture, which will be shown Sat
urday night at the Grand by artists
and sculptors throughout the world.
Miss Munson," said one of New
1ork's most prominent sculptors re-
Gently, lis beyond a shadow of a
doubt, the nearest approach to a
modern Venus that it has ever been
my good fortune to meet. | am not
alone in this opinion, | might add,
because a number of my friends, for
whom Miss Munson has posed at va
rious times, agree with me in this
assertion"
Miss Munson, it is said, boasts one
of the most perfect forms of any of
her sex in this country and possibly
in Europe. Numerous artists for
whom she has posed have made dill
gent efforts to find an equal of Miss
Munson, but have failed
inspiration" is not only based on
the rise to fame and fortune Of Miss
Munson, but presents her in the lead
ing role.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-12-21
WOMEN ORGANIZE
AUXILIARY CLUB

Editors Note.-The following &C
count of the formation of an organi-
zation that the Log Cabin Democrat
believes will be a very important
factor in the civic and social life of
Conway was by accident omitted
from the columns of Wednesday s
Daily Edition)
In response to a call issued for
the women of our city to form an
auxiliary to the Conway Commercial
Club a representative number OF
women met in the clubroom and per
fected an organization Tuesday.
The following officers were elected
President, Mrs. j. w. Coger; vice
president, Mrs. Frank E. Robins; sec
rotary and treasurer, Mrs. j. Bruce
Greeson.
Talks were made by 10 Frauen-
thai, president of the Commercial
Club and by the secretary, A, l..
Barber. A feeling of enthusiasm
prevailed with sanguine prospects as
to the outlook for this new club in
a substantial and social way.
The time for the next meeting is
the third Tuesday afternoon in Jan
uary.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-12-21
CENTRAL STUDENTS
BANQUET FACULTY

A most enjoyable affair was the
banquet given last night in the par
lors Of Central College by the stu
dents, complimenting the faculty and
members of the board of trustees
Miss Hazel Moss was toastmistress,
presiding in most gracious man
ner. Toasts were offered by Misses
Marie Luck, Euna Roberts, viii Free
man, LaVon Edsell, LaVon Bratton,
Mildred Merrill, Myrtle Ward, Louise
Scroggins, Ewith Spradlin and Clara
Stone. DR.. John ". Conger, president
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-12-21
WARNING ORDER.

No. 1909.
In the Chancery Court of Faulkner
County, Arkansas.
Sam Smith, Jr., plaintiff, VS.. NJ.
W. Houston, Admrx. ct al, defend
ant
The defendant W. L. Henderson is
warned to appear in this court with
in thirty days and answer the com
plant of the plaintiff Sam Smith.
Witness my hand and seal this It'll
day of December, 1916.
A. NJ LEDBETTER,
70-d4t Clerk
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-12-21

Of Central College, responded A
sumptuous three-course luncheon was
served. Following the luncheon, DR..
Conger announced that the college
would be dismissed for the holidays
today instead of tomorrow, as pre-
viously had been announced. The col
lege hymn was sung, bringing to a
close a delightful evening.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-12-21

Old papers for sale at this office.
Evening star., 1916-12-22
.REPRlSALS ARE STOPPED
BY RUSS AND GERMANS
Officers Removed From Common
Prisoners Camps Through Orders
of Enemy Emperors.

BERLIN, December 22.-The follow
ing official statement has been made
public by the Overseas News Agency:
The Russian government for some
time used thousands of German war
prisoners in the construction of the
Nurman railroad. 1t is universally
known to what hardships these prison
ers were exposed and that many of
them perished as a consequence.
LAS all the German protests were of
no avail, 1000 Russian officers were
transported from officer camps to COM
mon war prisoner camps. The Russian
government answered this measure. No
vember Is, by transporting all German
officers to common prisoner camps.
However. an agreement was reached
between both governments, through the
intervention of the presidents of the
Swedish and Danish Ped Cross, Prince
Carl of Sweden and Prince Waldemar Of
Denmark According TO a communica-
ton from Emperor Nicholas, no war
prisoners will be in the district of the
Murrnan railroad after January /. 1917.
prisals against German officers be stop
ped The German emperor, therefore,
ordered the eco Russian officers imme-
diately transported back to officer pris-
oner camps and that they be treated
again as officers.
The Murman coast comprises the
northeast coast of the kola peninsula
which lies between the White sea and
the Arctic ocean.
Evening star., 1916-12-22

Capt Daniel V. Chisholm has been ap-
pointed deputy public printer, to succeed
the late Capt. Henry T Brian. Capt.
Chisholm. who was Mt Santiago in the
Spanish American war as commander of
Company c. 1st District Of Columbia
Volunteers. has been serving as superin-
tendent of work at the government print
ing Office
Capt. Chisholm came to Washington
from Columbia, S. c.. in 1893, and has
worked his way up through nearly all
the grades Of the government printing
office. At the Chicago convention of the
United Spanish War Veterans this year
he was elected commander-in-chief of that
organization. For twenty-eight years he
has been a member of Columbia Typo
graphical Union, and he is a member of
the Order of Eagles. the Odd Fellows. the
National. Union and is also a member Of
the Scottish Rite.
Evening star., 1916-12-22
SECURITY IN PEACE
ENTENTE WAR AIM
A. Bonar Law Resents Intima-
ton Allies Should Listen to
German Terms.
WOULD AVENGE 0UTRAGES
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
LONDON. December 22.-There was
further discussions of Germany's peace
offer in the house of commons last
night. Sir John A. Simon, on behalf
of himself and group of followers,
gave unqualified support to Premier
Lloyd Georges speech in the house of
commons. and then Hastings b. l..
Smith. liberal member for Northampton,
dressed In his military uniform. sound
ed a new note, urging that the Ger
man proposals be allowed to see the
light of day Andrew Bonar Law,
chancellor of the exchequer and mem
ber of the war council, promptly rose
in behalf of the government and de-
clared that if the tone of Mr. Smith s
speech permeated the country then all
the blood and treasure which had been
spent in the war would have been spent
in vain.
MY understanding" said Mr.. Smith
in his address, lis that the reply OF
the premier to the German note was
to the effect that the door was not
yet closed. That is a wise answer and
the best possible answer at this stage.
Ihe German proposals Snould De al
lowed to see the light of day. If they
disclose an aggressive purpose then the
German people will realize that they
are not suffering and dying for their
mere existence, as they have been
told. If it were put to a vote
of the men at the front whether-pro-
vided we could obtain guarantees that
our honorable obligations would be
fulfllled-we should then make seri-
Gus effort to get the parties together,
then L am certain such a proposition
would be carried by virtual unanimity.
Evening star., 1916-12-22
Heavy Distribution in Washington.

Mail collected throughout the city
and from other points for distribution
in Washington took the lead in guam
tity over mail collected here to be sent
to other parts of the country at mid
night last night. according to William
H. Haycock, superintendent OF mails of
the city post Office Beginning Monday
the rush of mall and parcel post mat
ter for out-of-town points was the
heaviest in the history of the local post
office. 1t is expected. however, that the
quantity for city distribution will tax
the capacity of the local post office
even with the increased help up to
Sunday night.
One of the most Interesting places in
the big post office building is the tenn
porary hospital" established for poor
ly wrapped bundles and lost parcels at
tendant upon the Christmas rush
Several women are kept busy-rewrap-
ping bundles that have showed signs of
disintegration during transit. owing to
the carelessness, in most cases. of the
sender.
on one shelf was sled that had
become detached from the coupon bear
ing the directions. On another shelf
was woman's hat that had practically
entirely parted company with the box
in which it had been mailed. Hundreds
of packages in various stages of dilapi-
dation are lying around in the dis
pensary'' awaiting first aid" and in
some cases Operations" and nursing"
Evening star., 1916-12-22
SUNK WITHOUT WARNING.
Six Americans Land From Horse
Shin St. Ursula. Victim Of U.Boat.

An official report to the State Depart
ment from the American consul at
Malta says that the British horse ship
ST. Ursula. bound from Saloniki to
Montreal in ballast. with six Americans
in the crew. was sunk without warning
December u. TWO officers reported
seeing the wake Of the submarine and
it's periscope but not its flag.
The survivors, including the six
Americans. were landed at Malta six
hours afterward. Four men are still
missing. The State Department has
ordered further Investigation.
Evening star., 1916-12-22
Heed mail Early" Behest.

Indications point that as a rule
Washingtonians have needed the mail
early campaign instructions.
There has been record quantity of
early Christmas mail this year" said Mr..
Evening star., 1916-12-22
Offers to Adopt U. S. Marine.

In remembrance of her son. who was
drowned twenty-one years ago while
Evening star., 1916-12-22

Haycock last night. I'VE are several
days ahead of the corresponding period
of last year.
THE mail-early campaign was un-
doubtedly success" said Postmaster
Merritt o. Chance. 'It has shown con-
clusively that the people of Washing
ton are ready to cooperate in rush
times like the present. The outlook is
that the post office workers will have
most of Christmas day off"
Heavy packages are delivered in
sacks by wagons to the large apart
ment houses and hotels as soon as
wagonloads are made up. The mail
service of these buildings then is able
to distribute mail as under ordinary
circumstances. In the case of what
are known as heavy blocks'-that is
where there are more packages to be
delivered in a block than the carrier
possibly can handle-the parcels are
routed out by the carrier and later
distributed from automobiles. The car
riers carry packages in sparsely set
tied sections.
Evening star., 1916-12-22
Parcel Post Widely Used.

The parcel post has been used more
widely than ever before, according to
Mr. Haycock. A temporary counter
with from six to ten men behind it
at all hours of the day and night has
been set up in the handsome four
hundred thousand dollar corridor of
the post office building. and up to IL
o'clock of every night this week has
been doing a land office" business.
Mr. Haycock last night again COM
plimented the work of the high school
bows and others who are assisting
during the rush.
Evening star., 1916-12-22
Tree for Fort Myer Children.

There will be a Christmas tree Sunday
afternoon for the children of the soldiers
at Fort Myer. The celebration will be
held at o'clock in the gymnasium, in
charge of the women of the post. real
live Santa" whose white whiskers will
conceal a warm-hearted sergeant will
help enliven the occasion for the children.
1t is believed that about 105 children will
be given gifts from the tree.