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The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
CABBAGE SCARS Beyond
POCKETBOOKS OF POOR
Even Lowly Sauerkraut Takes Place
with Deiicacies.

The high cost of living jumped again
yesterday when the retail price Of cab
bage climbed to 3 cents a pound and
sauerkraut 10 is cents quart. Until
this year cabbage has been the chief dish
OF the POOR, but now 1t has taken its
place among the dclicacies.
In past years when other foods were
high at this season families with limited
incomes could buy enough cabbage, DO
tatoes and other vegetables for a big
meal with a small sum of money. At
present these items are beyond the reach
of the laborer's pocketbook.
While cabbage has been selling by the
pound for several weeks this is the first
winter in the recollection of merchants
that such condition has prevailed. II
coal should jump to s15 a ton, even at
that price 1t would sink into insisnIfi-
canoe when compared with cabbage,
which is now bringing So ton. Under
normal conditions cabbage sold at s. and
SO ton wholesale. Sauerkraut Is twice
as expensive as 1t was last winter, the
average Price then being and 10 cents
a quart. - A-...-
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
SAIL SAVES CREW FROM
Death BY STARVATION
Drifting Into Sargasso Sea Nine Men
Escape.

New York, Nov. PA weird tale of
the sea was brought to New York by
Hans Wolthakkar, master OF the Dutch
tug Fuertc With nine men on that boat.
WOlthakkar drifted closer and closer to
the SarGasso Sea, in the mid-Atlantic.
and only by the chance of having a sail
aboard were they able to escape.
Wolthakkar and his men are aboard
the Niehw Amsterdam today. en- route
to Holland. They arrived here from
Tampico Tuesday night.
The tug left Rotterdam and proceeded
to Madeira. There on August 26 the
bunkers were filled and the tug started
for Barbados.
When the tug ran into a storm much
of her coal was consumed and a few
days later there was none left. The tiny
vessel was continually out Of sight of
passing craft for she was far from the
lanes of steamships.
Then the tug began to drift south and
the weeds became thicker in the BLUSH
green waters. Wolthakkar knew he
was nearing dangerous ground. He told
his men a sail must be hoisted or they'd
all find themselves entangled in the Sar-
gasso Sea.
They had a sail aboard. and this they
rigged up. They were soon on their way
to Barbados. arriving there September 25
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
MILK famine NEAR,
DEALER DECLARES
W. A. Simpson Writes Chamber of
Commerce Urging Embargo.

That a milk famine for Washington may
be a reality in the future IL steps are not
taken to prevent export trade. was the
information contained in a letter yester-
day to P. T. Moran. president Of the
Chamber of Commerce, from W. A. Simp-
son. a dairy proprietor near the city.
Mr. Simpson asserts the supply of milk
Is becoming alarmingly scarce. He blames
it on the amount now being exported to
belligerents.
Mr.. Moran took steps to have an early
meeting of the committee of the Chamber
of Commerce appointed some time ago
to investigate the high price of foodstuffs.
The meeting will be held early next week.
Municipal or State dairies were unani-
mously indorsed yesterday in the closing
session of the annual convention OF the
National Grange of Patrons of Hus-
bandry.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
PRINT Paper HEARING
SET FOR NEXT MONTH
Federal Trade Commission Will Again
Hear Arguments.

The Federal Trade Commission yester-
day fixed December l. as the date for
another public hearing on the news-prin,
paper situation, and invited MANI
facturers. jObbers. newspaper publishers
and any others interested TO appear.
The commission made no announcement
concerning the line of inquiry to b.
pursued, but it is generally believed
it will go deeper into charges OF con-
spiraCy among manufacturers to raise
prices.
The date was selected after conferences
with officers of the American Newspaper
Publishers Association, who at a pre-
vious hearing charged high prices TO
manufacturers combination. Paper
makers, who attribute high prices to a
scarcity OF material, also were consulted.
Investigators who have been at work for
months now are ready to report, and in
formation they nave gathered will be
presented at the hearing.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
HIGH SCHOOL "FRATS"
KEEP DEFENSE SECRET
Members Evade Questions as to Why
Societies Should Be CONTINUED.

Washington high school fraternities
and sororities are secret societies in the
truest sense since the fight has started
to abolish them. Just what their de-
tense will be is a mystery.
Various attempts Of teachers and 9TH
crs opposed to the "frats" to learn
something about their position have met
with failure. When frat" members arc
approached with the question as to why
they believe their societies should be
permitted in the schools an evasive
answer is given.
1t was stated yesterday that the mem
bers OF fraternities and sororities are
very much scared" over the evidence
now being offered against them before
the Board of Education. 1t is claimed
that the members fear that II the board
should vote against the continuance of
their societies, they might face expulsion
from the schools as individuals.
This fear prevails among frat" men,
bers in spite of repeated assurances on
the part Of those opposing them that
there is no personal feeling in the matter
and that it is hoped to settle the matter
without friction.
The frat" members will be given an
opportunity to state their position on
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock in Frank
lin School.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
LOCAL TEMPERATURE.

Midnight. g.; a. m. 81; 4 a. m. 4s; a. m. fs;
s-a- m. %; 10 a. m, 81 II noon -; p. m. -:
p m. g; p m. e; p. m, 80; 10 p. m. Is.
Highest, So: lowest, s.
Relative humidity-s a. m, 60; p. m. %; 8
p. m, s.
Rainfall % p. m to p M, o.oe: hours Of sun
shine. Sc; per cent Of possible sunshine. 81.
Temperature same date last year-Highest. ~;
lowest, 81.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
MURDERS AT TWO CENTS
EACH" WILL BE THEME

Murders at 2 cents each" is the sub
ject of an address to be given by DR..
Clarence True Wilson at Polls tomor-
row afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, under
auspices of the Temperance Society OF
the N. E. churches. 1t was first rumored
that Billy Sunday would speak, but II
developed later that he has engagements
in Boston for that date.
The Methodist churches are uniting In
this meeting, and have invited all who
are interested in prohibition for all Fed
eral territory and In the exclusion of
liquor advertisements from the mails, to
attend.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
TIDE TABLES

Compiled By the United States Coast and Geodetic
Surey.l
Today-Lov tide. 7:3l a. m and 81 p. m; high
tide, a m and l - D. m.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
oTRIR TEMPERATURES
LOCAL MENTION.

Royal Arcsnum policyholders will
learn something to their advantage.
Box 102. Herald
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
NO INVITATIONS OUT
TO SHOP THIS EARLY

A thief early yesterday morning demon
Strated that the 'shop-early" habit could
be overworked by doing his shopping be-
fore the clerks arrived.
He cut the glass in the front transom
Of the Peoples Drug Store, SO4 H street
northeast. crawled inside and began look
ing around.
F. T. Carr, manager of the store, says
the thief must have a wide circle OF
friends because he found six safety razors
missing, in addition to a box of cigars, a
box of stogies. three shaving brushes
two dozen lead pencils, eighteen cigar
holders. two dozen bottles of perfume and
s6 worth OF chewing gum.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25

For Sale.-Wall show case, 7x7; slid
Ing glass doors, 4 drawers; also din-
ing-room chairs, leather seats. Call at
corner sre and Mass. ave. ne. y.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
Wfey Throws Hammer;
Bounces Of His Head

Henry Bailey. colored. lives with
his wife, Rosa Bailey, at I1SS
Seaton street northwest
They got into an argument over
the high cost of living yesterday
evening about dusk. One word led
10 another, and soon the argument
became so hot that 1t could not
be expressed in words.
Missiles began to fly, and the
discussion was brought to a sud-
den close when a hammer, heaved
by Mrs Bailey found its mark and
bounced on the head of the hus-
band.
Bailey reported the matter to
the police, but his wife could noi
be found. He said he had re-
ceived treatment at Freedmen's
Hospital.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
REV. DR.. MCDOWELL HoNoRED,
District Superintendent Chosen Head
of Church Extension Work

Rev. DIR. w. l. Mcdowell, district su-
perintendent Of the Washington NJ. E.
Churches. has been appointed to the head
of the department of church extension Of
The board of home missions and church
extensions of the Methodist Episcopal
churches. according to advices received
yesterday from Philadelphia, where the
annual meeting of the board was held.
He will not announce his decision in
the matter until some time next week.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
LANSING SCOUTS IDEA
OF NEW U-BOAT CRISIS

Secretary of State Lansing yesterday
afternoon declared it was his impression
that reports from abroad of another inn
pending submarine crisis with Germany
Originated in this country" He author
lied this statement
II don't know the origin of the stories
regarding the submarine situation. I
have the impression that they originated
in this country" He added that the sub
marine situation was no more serious
than it was three weeks ago.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
Fieial Weather Rsporf-FGir and colder.
D. J.. Kaufman
Stands Pat
On His
No-Increase-in-Price
Policy

TWITHST STANDLNG the fact
~ that Others are advancing their
prices-and notwithstanding
that ye are in daily receipt of let
ters from manufacturers advising
US, urging US, and eUen demanding
that we adUance prices-we propose
to "stand pat" on our no-increase-
in-price policy. We purchased our
merchandise months ago at the old
prices. We can sell it at the old
prices-we are selling it-and We
propose to continue to sell it at the
old prices as long as ,Ue possibly
can. Come in and let us proue by our
deeds what we promise in our ads.
D. j. KAUFMAN.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

District Of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia
Fair aud colder Saturday. Sunday fair with MS
ing tcmpcrsture fresh northwest winds Diminishing.
Tie weather will be colder Saturday in the At
lantic States while on Sunday there will be a
general rise in temperature of the AssiSs ppi
River. Fair weather VIII prevail Saturday aud
Sunday over the eastern half Of the country.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-25
200 GIRLS IN FIRE PANIC.

lima. Ohio Nov. .E--The factory Of the
Lima Mattress Company here burned to-
day. The blaze threw 20 girls into a
panic. Several jumped from windows and
others We're trsmpied down In an effort
injured - ~
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-07

now, We would be justified in eaforc.
ing the same embargo every time
wheat went above a dollar and cotton
ran above - cents. The same logic
would justify the government shatt!nr
down one-half OF the steel mills in the
country if the price OF steel ran below
"a certain figure.
II there had been an embargo from
the jump on wheat the farmers in the
Northwest who grew an average c.
eight bushels an acre. and particular
ly those in Dakota who grew an aver
age Of FIVE bushels per acre, would
have been pauper.zed or assume
that an embargo would have held cot
ton to II cents a pound. one-half OF
the cotton producers in the SOut.
would now be bankrupt and the 9th.
half would be conferring with credit
ors. And Mr. Barney and all the rest
Of Us in this neighborhood would be
In the middle Of a very bad hx."
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-07

op within the next two decades, &C
cordirg TO astrologers who foresee
for Americans a racial beauty and
strength that will give them world
supremacy.
Earthquakes and violent storms will
DO great damage before the holidays
.it IS predicted.
For Belgium a slight improvement
.of conditions among the people is
fOreseen for the summer, but there is
little hope Of real relief until 1918.
France has the prognosucation OF
serious uauona. anxieties owing to
financial problems and food scarcity
among the people.
Persons whose birthdate II is may
have an unsettled year. Travel and
change aill not be lucky
Children born on this Day may b.
dissatisfied and restless in nature. IA
business affairs they will probably
confront many obstacles
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-07
Danger signal.

II the fire bell should ring. would
you run and stop IL or 20 and help
TO put out the fire? II Is much the
same way with a cough. \ cough is a
danger signal as much as a fire. bell.
You should no more try TO suppress IL
than 10 stop fire bell when il is ring
ing. but should cure the disease that
causes the coughing. This can nearly
always be done by taking Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy. Many have used
1t with the most beneficial results II
is especially valuable for the percist.
ent cough that so often follows a bad
cold or an attack of the grip. Mrs
Thomas Beechin. Andrews. Ind
writes: During the winter my hus-
band takes cold easily and coughs and
coughs. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
is the best medicine for breaking nm
these attacks. and yun cannot get him
70 take any other" Obtainable every.
where.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-07
INSTANT ACTION SUR.
PRlSES MANY HERE

. This grocer's story surprises loca
people, 81 had lad stomach trouble
Al food seemed to sour and form gas
Was always constipated Nothing
helped until ! tried buckthorn bark
Iglycerine, etc. as mixed in Adler-ika.
ONE SPOONFUL astonishcd me with
IFS INSTANT action Because Adler.
i-ka ilnshes the ENTIRE alimentary
tract It relieves ANY CASE constipa.
tion. sour stomach or gas and pre-
vents appendicitis. It has QUICKEST
action of anything We ever sold. City
Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-07
REPORT OF INTERSTATE
COMMERCE ssloN

Washington. Dec THE Inter
state Commerce Commission in its an
Inual report today to Congress recon
mended sweeping change in method.
OF establishing freight and passenger
rates so that shippers would not long
ger be compelled to show a proposed
rate unreasonable or see it become
effective Carriers seeking to alter
rate would be compelled to show
1 the change was unreasonable
The recommendation is That by
statute Congress fix the interstate
rates, fares. charges. classifications,
rules and regulations existing at q
specific date, prior to that of enact.
ment as just and reasonable for the
past and provide that no change
therein after that specified date may
be made except upon order of the
commission; with provision that such
statute shall not affect the proceed
ings pending at the time OF enact
ment."
The purpose OF the suggestion is
said to be mainly to correct flaws in
the present method by which an in
jured shipper seeks reparation for
payment Of higher rate than subse
quently is approved by the commits.
sion.
It was said however, that the ef-
feet Of such legislation would be radi
cal upon methods of rate establish.
nent. AT present tariffs proposing |
'ate changes filed by the railroads
become operative on a fixed date W.
ess suspended by the commission and
shown on hearing 10 be unreasonable,
Unjust or discriminatory. If exist.
ng rates are declared by statute TO
De just and reasonable. it was point.
ID out, the burden will be on those
Who wish to change them.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-07
HOROSCOPE.
Thursday. Deeember Z. 1916.
lC0pyrIgNL. lgleL


In the busiest hours OF this day the
sun rules kindly for man and the in
fuences are believed 10 be encourag.
ing and stimulating.
II Is an auspicIOus time 20 seek en-.
ployment or 70 ask fayors, for the
stars incline the great to be helpful 10
the small. Women should be especial.
ly lucky under this sway Of the stars
Politicians who desire preferment
Will do well 10 push all their affairs
while the confguration prevails.
According 10 London astrologer
astonishing changes and unexpected
conditions will develop in Washing
ton, D. c. during January and Febru.
ary
Again warning is given OF dangers
that VIII await public men. An assass-
ination has been long -oreshadowed.
Criticisms of women in the recent
political campaigns viii crystalize to
the advantage OF one or the great
parties, the seers declare. Nineteen
hundred and seventeen is to be
year OF supreme advantage TO thoso
who work for recognition as citizens.
Under this conhguraton It is sup
posed to be particularly advantageous
for public announcements, especially
those relating TO appointments to Of
flee or places OF responsibility.
The aspect Is helpful for those who
seek spiritual embodiment or literary
inspiration.
New types of humanits will deyel-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-07
EMBARGO ON HIeH PRICES.

Answering the question whether
there should be an embargo on food
stun and why high prices prevail on
farm products. the Memphis CONNER.
ciai Appeal gives some very sensible
reasons for hish prices and why an
embargo should not be put in opera
.tiOn In the following editorial The
farmers Of this country are against
an embargo being placed while peo
pie in the cities are for It to man.
tTAe editorial in part, says:
The agitators for the embargo. f.
permitted TO talk long enough, will
show that their fundamental reason
'is the same that was behind the agita.
tion against the expectation of war
munitions
Now, as a matter Of fact the de
mands Of the allies have very little
10 do With the tremendous price of
certain foods
Getting down TO the food problem
itself, there was a crop failure in the
United States last year. The acreage
Of wheat was large; the yield was dis
tressingly small. The Wall Street
Journal shows that the average yield
Of wheat per acre last year was Sc, as
against 1O-year average of 13.7I
North Dakota alone yielded only on
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-07
ANNUAL REPORT OF
SECRETARY OF LABOR

! Washington, Dec. 7.-Expansion Of
the governments service by creation
,of a separate bureau of employment
within the department of labor is the
chief recommendation Of Secretary
Wilson's annual report made public
today. The work, it is declared. has
outgrown the facilities of the bureau
of immigration. from where it has
been directed. Beginning in a small
way in 1907 it now covers the country
through the postoffice and other de-
partments.
The assistance Of the postoffice de.
partment, Secretary Wilson SAYS. has
been particularly helpful. Some sixty
thousand postoffices are distributing
blanks which the seeker of a Job may
Ifll out and send through the mails
free OF postage. When applications
'of employers and employees in the
same neighborhood enter the same
.postoffice the postmaster brings them
together without forwarding the ap-
plications.
One feature Of the employment
work emphasized in the report is the
department Of labors cooperation
with State and city public employ.
ment work. The departments aim. it
is declared is to make the work so
extensive as to comprise the whole (.
country geographically and to EN-.
brace all its industries. yet so in /.
tensive as to discover every opportun.- /
ty for work, however obscure. and To
reach with a helping hand every earn
er Of wages needing employment or
wanting better employment"
The departments attitude toward 4
'trike breaking is set forth iuconnec.
ion with its public employment poll.
y in these words: /,
The department of labor should ,
lot make itself q medium for convey. t
ng information Of demands for wage
80 ~ 10 NA'l' Aiubl ui0pultN are Inc &
ause Of the demand. That there is I
lready a sufficient supply Of labor r
here is as true if it is unemployed on 4
ccount of a dispute over terms as II f.,
were unemployed from lack Of en- j,
loymert opportunities from other Il
luses." u
Extension Of the service is urged to 4
-ovide for the employment Of the o
sed. Modern industrialism. It is de. n
ared, condemns to the scrap heap o
70 many able-bodied and active 81
aimed men, whose only defect is Il
cir having passed an arbitrary age n,
nit a.
The report relates at length the de- u,
rtment'S mediation efforts during &c
Q year and urges for collective bar lll
lining in matters Of employment. az
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-07
OPPORTUNITY OF THE SOUTH
AND WEST,

Not in many years has the Sout'
! and West had such a golden oppo,
e tunlty to make its present prosperit,
= permanent and lasting. Condition.
were never better and farmers wer.
never in better shape to diversity
and raise many of the necessaries c.
life on their farms. Tho big price
Ithey have received this yeai has en-
abled many Of those in debt to pay
their obligations and have a surplua
to start next years operations, which
has not been the case for many years.
An inspection Of the market quote
tions is all that is necessary to in
,duce intelligent farmers throughou'
the Southern and Western States to
devote more attention to food produc-
tIon next year than eyer before
In the days when food was cheap
and when one did not have to worry
especially about paying the grocer
! bill, the South neglected its big oppor
Itunities. Farmers came to town 30
buy their meat when the farm was
large and the possibilities unlimited
for the production of food.
We blame the trusts. thousands %.
eggs are held in cold storage and tons
.oi meat but it the farmer was onlv
Independent, as he can be, he would
make the food corporations feel
ashamed of themselves.
Even if there We're no great profits
for the farmer the men who own
farms and who are paying unprece-
dented prices for food can see that
it is good business to supply their own
tables as far as possible.
There is no limit TO the posibilitie.
of production in the matter of mea,
and poultry and eggs and vegetables
and if the canning club movement
continues we can absolutely be indie
pendent of the food barons
We must admit that in a measure
we are TO halme ourselves. We have
been willing to pay others for feeding
us when We could easily feed our
selves.
We are now face to face with
crucial period. We must make our
hght for food and the best way TO d
this is to take q practical view Of the
situation, find out what We Iced, anr
raise it.
The man of the city is less forum
'te. but there is no reason why he
hould not make his back yard pay
ng venture. He has an opportunity ,
o raise chickens. They more thar ,
'ay for themselves.
1t is follyfor the man who has an
for a garden to buy STUFF J.
hat can be easily and cuoapIy raised
{ home
We cry Of hirs prices. We nave q
light to protest We are face to face
.i'h food crisis. but we must admi
nat to great extent we are 10 blame i
lrselycs ?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-07
Constipation Cause, Bad Skin

A GulI and pimply skin is due to
slussIsh boWel movement. Correct this
Conultlon and clear your complexion
Win DF. Kings New Life Pills. This
nlld laxative taken at bedtime will
assure you a full. free. non.rriping
movement in the morning. Drive out
me dull. listless feeling resulting from
overloaded iniestines and sluggish
hver. Get a bottle today. At All dTl,r.
gists, &c. al rug
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-07

BOARD AND RoOm-s6oo PER
WEEK AT THE NEW LEON
HOTEL.
The evening world., 1916-05-04
BOSSES WAVER|NC
AS65,0OO WORKERS
PLAN LONG STRIKE.
Second Day of Struggle Finds
Some Manufacturers Seeking
to Sign Scale.

Tho second day Of the strike Of the
garment makers began with applIca-
tions from n few large manufacturers.
formerly members OF tho Manufac-
turers' Association. and n number Of
larger houses In the trade asking for
leave TO adopt the scale Of wages
asked by the unions and to 70 ahead
with contracts on hand. George
Wishnack. OF the Hotel Latham. the
headquarters OF the Settlement Com
mittee, announced that all manufac-
turers signing the scale would be fur
nishod with all the men they needed
at once. This was departure from
the previous determination OF the
committee to stop all work until all
manufacturers came TO terms.
The Manufacturers Association,
after the publication OF the union de-