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The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06
The
Scrap Book
shaksspsare and Bacon.

Tho well known London teGrhcr Of
singing, william Shakespeare, WINS .
guest last autumn Of Frederick RncOn
at the latter's home In California. Now.
Mr.. Shakespeare's ruddy. smiling fuce
ID the RECONCILIATION Of gentiiity. und
his rather high pitched speaking voice
Ia In keeping with his looks. The story
goes that shortly after his arrival he
stepped up to the postoiilce window and
inquired:
II say, my dear sir, would you kindly
tell me II you have any letters for Will
liam Shakespeare, care Of Mr.. Bacon7"
The young man at the window eyed
the smiling co,fnteuance. took note Of
the voice. remembered the Shakespeare
tercentenary and replied:
"See here, old fellow, you can't pull
of any OF those stunts on me New
York Globe.
Fight Fair.
Il Ii better 10 locsAwith . conscience clean
Than to win by trick unfair:
II " better to fall and to know you've
been.
Whatever the prize was. square.
: AHun 10 Cl1Au ti0 ivy u q gum
And the cheers Of the atandsrs-by
And to know down deep In your Utmost
soul WIS
A cheat you must live and die.
Who wins by trick may take the pri3s.
And At first he may think II sweet.
But many day In the future lies
When he'll wish ho had met defeat.
For the man who lost shall be GLAD at
heart
And walk with his head up high.
While his conqusror knows hs must play
the part
OF cheat anc living lie.
The prize seems fair when the night u on:
But. save II II truly won.
You will hate the thing when the crowds
are gone,
For II stands for false deed done.
And It's better you never should reach
your goal
Than ever success to buy
At the price Of knowing down In your soul
That your glory IL all a lie.
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06

tranquility where she could nibbIs Q
bonbon appreciatively.
Again the tears flowed. II might
Just as well have had another thou-
sand dollars!' walled Flora.
Winchester's elbow knocked q small
package from the table to tho noor.
What II thisr' he asked. pickiAg
It up.
"An express parcel that came this
afternoon. haven't had time to look
at IT.
He ripped OF the covers and looked
stupidity at q small leather volume n
his hand
THE Diary of Nancy Gr.yr' b a.
xlaimed. A letter fell from the book.
and he opened 1t eagerly.
Read it!' commanded Flora tnpa-
tiently. And he read ~ followss
My Dear Mr.. winchester-Your uncle.
tho late Mr.. William Gray, has placed
this little volume In my hands with in-
structions to turn It over to you after
his death. OF course you are aware that
your uncle wrote this fantasticAl little
tale for his own amusement many years
ago. but It was never published. You
are probably in . position to recognise
that your uncie's clever Wit enabled him
to take great liberties with your family
history. As the present owner Of the
Gargoyie bedstead. this little book viii
prove to be of especial interest to you.
consolidating you on the possession u
such valuable antique, and with kind
regards, am. very sincerely yours,
JEREMIAH CHE9LEY.
The long silence was broken at list
by suppressed chuckle from Mr.. Win
chester.
His wife buried her face in the sofa
pillows. "Brute!' she sobbed bitterly.
And Winchester 70 sttn wondssan9
whom she meant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
Live Features
Fine Photographs
Fascinating Fiction

1aIAD.. NOW 4 4 wonIp.MIInff h HaIf
CRY'-Ths first Of series Of The
EurSp:.n gcosse,,a .sr articles, BY IsAAo
foremost reporters.
cLKAs. SHARP PHofosaAPHs OF
ghAvUhE sRoTIoN = Ineluding
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tys we'll known iiIustra tors. n . mi
psss Of the latest war photosrsphs,
SWITCHING ARTs ON LRoH"-rhs
azst q the new foRcHY stories, Sy
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"coagARssMEA VINO HAVE SENT
NAVY f0a WAH sHRvJcR'1fhsss
have proved that 4sithsr tiov -
thsiJ sens are siasksys,
"hHpE oLLfNs'-Aaothsf irresisabi.
IrEErh3p ITaro3p story, by BOOTH TARK-
"hIss!oMs HOUSED IN BEAUTIFUL
WASHINGTON HoMEs'-An in
handsome residences which have been
turned over to the commissiens Of
fssYs9 governments sfor their use
"sfAIas ARfSsIlGaS Ens5ss aNsa,szzzrap AsR FHz PEEP
as ss s.ss'; ss eH;iss 1;;sii: III T. pRsssa ass;ss;s
THE WHITE FEATHER"-Tas syaoo.
sis viii enable you to pick up tie
threads Of this fascinating serial and
continus from this inStahnent,
"THE RAAHLEE WRITES OF MA
Ge1pEs sGhe11ppER,s FOLLY AID GLEN
"FHS sEsoIB ssLLsF,-xaeta.s Of
81 VIoIE IsYR1Hssz,f f"AosIsMs : .saiss
Of Temarkable dsteot;sa stories, by
ANNA KATHERINE GREEN.
REVIEWS OF THE NEW BoaKs.r
WHY AMERICANS ARB PAYING
HIGH PRICES FOB PoTAToEs"-
4 y SoRFa% SsoonRSFaaa;%Sinc article, BY JAMES
"TExAs, RHs LARGsss STATE IN
THE UNION As 4 WAR Asset
ths Lone Star state can 60 for the
war, By FRANK @. CARPENTER.
"ANERIoAN WOMEN TO BE MoBI.
LIED FOR THE MDusTRIEs."
H9Ea Haaksaaa gnSEF M s4h 4ixzs Has 81 r1aap ndPE
-An Inspiring story Of the aocoun-
plishments 10 far Of Americans al
ever the country who have learned
to shoot . riae.
Special Features Section
SUNDAY STAR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
PRESIDENT OPPOSES
FOOD BILL PROVISION
Regards Plan to Bar Federal
EmpIoye From Selling to US.
InimicaI to Present Needs.
POINTS TO SAFEGUARDS

President Wilson has thrown the
weight Of his personal influence against
a provision attached to the food bill
rupt the great machinery of the council
of national defense. The provision in
question would forbid any person con-
necfed with the government from soil
ing to 1t anything in which he has an
interest.
Il 10 understood that Praaident Wilsan
has wxttten q letter to q memUe1f
which has charge Of the so-cA1led food
control bill. requesting that there be
withdrawn from the measure the pro-
visions now in 1t which would prohibit
the council Of national defense from
selling through companies or other
business connections in which they may
be Interested supplies to the govern
ment during the period Of the war.
Business World Stirred.
This proposed legislation has stirred
the business world to it's very depths
Many of tho foremost business men of
the country arc in Washington or con-
stantly visiting tho capital as mem bers
sion of tho council. from what they
have declared to be purely patriotic
motives, to enable tho government to
organize its purchasing departments. to
supply tho army and navy during tho
war.
These men. all experts In their lines.
whose services tho governmAnt could
not ordinarily obtain: in some casss
are serving here At nominal pay or
without pay.
Would Hinder q. q. Purposes.
1t Is understeod that tho President
feels that tho proposed legislation
would break up the very instrumentaii-
ties which tho government has labo-
riousiy created to mobilize tho indus
tries of the country. 1t IL also under
stood that the President urges tho
abandonment of the proposed legisla-
ton on the ground that tho govern
ment ts rapidly throwing such safe
guards around the purchase Of supplies
for the government as would make 1t
impossible for members Of the advisory
commission or of committees to OBJ
tain for companies in which they are
interested excessive prices even II they
felt disposed to attempt to do SO,
President Wilson is Understood in tho
letter to have paid a high compliment
to the members Of tho advisory COM
mission and the members of the COM
missions committees, characterixins
them, it is said. as among the principal
business men of the country, and it
Is believed that the President feels that
the government should not at this time
have their cooperation withdrawn
from the executive branch of the gov
ernmsnt
There is said to be not the slightest
idea in administration circles that any
member Of the council of national de-
fense, its advisory commission or the
commissions committees Is making
any money out Of the war, or that any
| - ato
Of 1t. II any such situation should de-
velop, 1t is believed, the facts would
soon become known to the public and
steps could then be taken accordingly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
RIOTOUS CAR STRIKE
IN BLOOMINGTON ENDED
Troops Will Be Held in Illinois Citv
Until. All Differences Are
Adjusted.

BLOOMINGTON. ILL.,. July THE strike
Of employees OF the Bloomington and Nor.
NAL Electric Power and Railway companv.
which developed into a riot last Thursdav v
night after Mother" Jones, labor nd
vocate, had exhorted a crowd Of sym-
pa.hizers to drive out the strikebreakers.
was settled late yesterday and the men
returned to work today. The companv
agreed to take back the strikers on con.
dition that those now at work be retained.
One thousand national guardsu1en ssnf
here yesterday to maintain order WIN be
held until after next Monday. when a
conference II to take place between rem
resentatives Of the street car mems union
and the railway company for the purpose
Of adjusting their differences.
Among the questions in dispute are
hours Of labor, rate Of wages and the
closed shop. It was predicted by both
sides today that these issues would -be
finally settled at Mondays conference. ?.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07

Cow Thomas q. Campbell. who has
been here since July I. said he did not
know whether German influence was
behind the strike,
"It makes no difference to me
whether there is German influence be-
hind the strikes" said the governor.
The fact is the strikers are directly
aiding an enemy OF the United States
Germany-by curtailing the production
of copper.
Declares Situation Grave.
The labor situation in the Globe
Miami district Is grave, from the fact
that two demands have been made
upon the operators, one from the In
ternational Union of Mine, Mill and
smelter Workers and another from the
Industrial Workers of the World.
'.The strikes became effective i'm
mediately, closing down every prop
erty in the district, so that today
there is no production from a district
that last year produced more than two
hundred and seventeen million pounds
of copper.
with the citizens committee armed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07

Market. located between 7th and eth
streets. near the Mall. in the District
Of Columbia, and 1t is imperative that
foodstuffs be furnished to the people
of the District free from excessive
prices. caused by speculation and mid
dlemen.
The Senate committee on the Dis
trict Of Columbia Is hereby requested
to investigate and report TO the Senate
upon the Availability of taking over
the Center Market. putting it into the
heudgt tpf the commissioners of the Dis
triet ofCofunbia. and authorizing them
to either furnish the use Of the market
free to parties who. under their su-
pervision. will sell the products Of the
farm with reasonable profit. approx
cd by the Commissioners. or. IL neces-
sary. authorize the Commissioners to
purchase foodstuffs and furnish them
to the people Of the District at cost
If for any reason the Center Market
cannot be used by the government, then
the committee is requested to consider
and report to the Senate upon the ad-
disability Of some other action by the
Commissioners which may free the
people of the District Of Columbia
from excessive charges for food prod
ucts and supplies"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
TO BE RED CROSS AUXILIARIES.
All Entente War Relief Organiza-
tions Will Garry on Present Work.

NEW YORK, July 7-.Hepresenta-
tives Of the American Red Cross and all
entente war relief organizations
throughout the country approved plans
at a conference here for the organi-
ration of the various bodies as ma
tional auxiliaries of the Red Cross
According to statement issued from
the offlce of Robert S. Lovett, chairman
of the Red Cross COMMITTEES, each
ganization and carry on Its present
work in the United States"
'This means" the statement added.
that an auxiliary may continue to
raise funds in its own name as 1t has
heretofore. This arrangement was ap-
proved in substance by the confer
ence, which will meet again to per-
feet details and consider the problem
Of distribution abroad. In the mean
time all relief organizations will con-
tinue their work as heretofore. pend
ing negotiations for closer alliance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07

and the strikers in an enrased frame
or mind. tho situation was. in my opin-
ion. sufficiently tense to add my con-
ourrence to recommendations made by
the regular army onicer. Maj Bundeli,
sent from Douglas. Ariz., that troops
be sent here,
Troops Avert Serious Clash.
II believe their presence in thu dts.
triot has averted a serious clash which
would have led only to loss Of life and
greater complications / do not antici-
pate any violence now. although tho
situation remains unsettled.
Il have been advised by the ioeai
leaders Of the Industrial Workers Of
the World that the strike here is not
only statewide, but nationwide. and
that the demands came from tho ex-
ecutive committee Of that union, with
headquarters at Chicago. and that they
are In manner in a position to COM
promise on those demands. This con-
dition, If my advice is correct, I con-
slider very serious"
Quiet has been maintained in Globe
since the arrival Of squadron of
United States cavalry, Thursday night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
Latest Raid June IS.
BUYING TO 60 RIGHT ON.
National Councils Committee Not
to Be Deferred BY Congress.

FORT SHERIDAN. Ill. July Julius
Rosenwald Of the national council Of
defence yesterday told men in train
ing here for army commissions that
the councils purchasing committee
would go right ahead awarding con-
tracts. despite the attitude of Congress.
He said Congress possibly was jealous
Of the committees powers and had
attempted to legislate 1t out of exc
istence.
Congress-" continued Mr.. Rosenwald.
that nobody is honest except it's own
members. especially business men. who
have something to sell. We will go
right ahead awarding contracts until
the council is legislated out Of ex-
istence or the President changes the
personnel Of the committee"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07

comply with the instructions as con-
tinued destruction of storage plants
threatens the nations food supply.
Regulations Suggested.
The regulations suggested by the
board of underwriters are as follows:
Guards on duty at all times, whether
military. municipal or private, and the
following features provided as Incl
dental to their work:
"Barbed wire fences inclosing all
items to be protected where practicable,
or other suitable man-tight enclosure.
Flood lights SO arranged and main
tanned as to light the inclosed area
and Immediate water front.
Guards, II not military, to be sworn
in as special officers Of city. county or
state
Guards. II not military. to be under
q military officer having power of dis
missal.
"A system Of Identification OF all per-
sons entering premises
Inside private protection Of all prop
erty Of the class according to the
standard Of the board Of underwriters
and state insurance departments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
Head Of shriners to See Hoover.

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, July T.
Charles e. Ovenshire. imperial poten-
tate of the Order of Ancient and Arabic
Mobiles of tho Mystic Shrine, has been
to Washington for a confer
ance next Thursday with Herbert C.
Hoover relative to obtaining co-opera-
tion of all leading fraternal orsaniza.
tions in conservation Of food. Several
large fratsrna1 orders will be repre-
sented at the conferences. Mr.. Oven
shire announced that he Is preparing a
for distribution to all temples
requesting discontfnuance of banouets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
One Wounded, Other Killed, BY Shell

mier of New South Wales. narrowly es-
capsd death during a visit to the west
ern battle front Monday. A German
shell burst few yards distant, bruised
him. tore his clothes and inflicted Sc
we're shock. His complete recovery is
expected. Sir General William Holmes.
who accompanied tho premier, was
killed by the shell which wounded the
Australian statesman. Gen. HoImes
commanded the 9th Australian Brigade. at
the Dardanelles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
ENFORCING VAGRANCY ACT
West Virginia Demands "Gainful''
Service nf Ma1a pa.id..%

CHARLESTON. w; Va, July 7.-As
war measure West Virginia is demand
Ing that all her male residents between
the ages OF 16 and so years make them
selves OF service to the state and ma
tion by engaging in some "EainfuI' oo-
cupation, and is emphasizing this de-
maad by rigid enforcement Of the-nev
state vagranoy act.
Twelve men charged with violating
TINS law today began serving thirty
day Jail sentences and are to nav fines
OF $50 each. While other oonyictions
h9ve been reported from various parts
Of the state, these sentences are the
most serious yet imposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
Government to Ascertain If
Fires In Grain Elevators Were
Due to German Agencies

Burning Of large number Of grain
elevators in the middle west recently
has prompted the government to start
an fnvesdga<i6a to dstermiae II Ger
man influences are responsible. Fire
frequency OF the fires, are assisting
government agents in the Inquiry.
The National Board Of Fire Under
writer's. 1t is learned, has suggested
to grain exchange presidents a set Of
strict regulations for protection Of
elevators, which provides among
other things for stockades and armed
guards. The regulations were accom-
pasted by a letter from Herbert c..
Hoover, urging the exchange presi-
1dchts to advise elevator managers to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07

His resolution also calls upon that COM
mittee to report upon the advisability of
having the government take over the Gen.
ter Market, put 1t in the hands Of the
District Commissioners. furnish its use
free to persons. operating under super
vision, or. II that fails as a remedy. to
have the District Commissioners purchase
foods and sell them to the people Of the
District at cost
II intend to ask that the Senate commit
tes. Of which I am n member, take the
matter UP without loss of time" said
Senator King today. '1t is an outrage
that the people living In the capital itself
should be robbed by food SPECTATORS. In
way. what propose is really a war
measure"
Senator King said that he had observed
the operation Of municipal markets in
European countries before the war broke
out and believed that some such plan
should be established here. where the
people could trade on fair and reasonable
terms. with the smallest possible number
Of middlemen to increase prices.
Text Of Resolution.
The resolution offered by Senator King
follows:
"The government owns the Center
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
Quits State Office to Fight.

NDIANAPOLIs. Ind. July 7.-Edward
Jackson. Indiana's secretary. Of state,
has handed his resignation to- Gov.
Goodrich. announcing that he had
taken this action SO. az to be free 70
enter tho officers reserve training
camp to open at Fort Benjamin Harri-
son August 81. The resignation was
made effective August 81. and was con.
ditional, on Mr. Jackson being accepted
as a member of tho camp. -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
NINE SINKS MINE-sWEEPER.
British Craft, With Crew, Goes Down
in Mediterranean.

LONDON. July IA British mine-
sweeper struck a mine and sank in the
Mediterranean on Wednesday with the
probable loss Of ten members of her
crew, says an Official announcement. The
says:
"A British mtne-sweeper struck q
mine and WAS sunk in the Medit erranean
on Wednesday. Ten members of her
crew arc assumed to have been killed
by the explosion"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
TRAINING BASES READY.
American Troops in France to Be
Assigned to Camps.

PARIS. July Training bases for
for occupancy. They include aviation,
artillery, infantry and medical bases
i, Tho section of tho battle front even
tually to be occupied by the Americans
has been approved by Maj Gen. PERISH
ing. The location is a military secret
and no actual time has been specified
for American participation in the fight
Ing.
The battalion of United States SOL
dfers that took part in the Independ-
ence day celebration in Paris has be-
gun training at its permanent camp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
Persons Formerly Connected With Teuton
Embassy or Consulates Who Remained
Here When Chiefs Left Are Directed
To Leave This Country.
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TAKE STEP
TO EXTERMINATE SPY SYSTEM
onbound Censorship All Outgoing Cables Be Maintained
Accordance With President Wilson's Proclamation May
Inspect Mails 1t Is Stated.

All Germans formerly either with German embassy
many
United States Notification that their in Amer
undesirable them by State
The Germans who principally clerks
they suspected of being spies The inference
loyalty might make difficult for them remain IN
country without attempting send information of military
character their government made clear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07

BOSTON, July 7.-Ths coal board Of
has begun q statewide listing of coal
supplies Statistics are being COM
piled to show how much fuel is in bins
In the manufacturing centers and how
much will be needed during the next
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
COPPER MINE STRIKERS AID
TO GERMANY, GOVERNOR SAYS
Believes Gravity of the Situation Justified
Him in Calling for U. S. Troops to
Globe, Arizona.

GLOBE Anz July 7The first conference looking settle
of the copper miners strike which has production
the field and has curtaled the
districts Arizona held today between G.
Hunt representative of President Wilson strike
Mcbride concator representing the Department Labor
and the mine managers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
WOULD SMASH FOOD SHARKS .-.
WHO HOLD UP THE DISTRICT
Senator King Says Spectators Work Almost
Under Shadow of Capitol Dome-Would
Take Over Center Market.

Aroused that the people of Washington being
charged prices for oodstu that spectators
foods operating almost within the shadow
CAPITOL Senator King of Utah will introduce resolution today
vdng for investigation the situation the
committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-07
Reserve Bank Governor RESIGNS,

Archibald Kains. governor of the fed
eral reserve bank at San Franoisco,
has not been. informed of the reasons
nor of tho choicest . successor.