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The Washington times., 1917-02-21
DIME AVALANCHE
HITS POSTOFFTCE
Minneapolis Mail Authorities
Unable to Stem Stream
of Silver.

when some person, unknown. start
ed The National Mail Order Broker
age Exchange, $50 Globe building.
Mnnea polls. MINI" he started double
trouble for Uncle Sans postal author
tiles. according TO q statement today
by the department. Not only did he
run counter to a fraud order aimed
at a scheme to use the mails to de-
fraud" but he started down upon the
postal authorities a flood of dimes.
sometimes reaching the volume OF
10000 a day. Each day the Mime
apolis office is swamped, and the vol
ume is growing instead OF diminish
ing.
Notices to newspapers OF the fraud
order, letters to postmasters telling
them not to receive mail for the ad-
dress given, have failed OF any ma
terial effect. because women are
promised a s4.75 silk petticoat for
dime. IL they transmit the offer TO
five others.
Notifications UnRvalIInE.
In consequence the POstoffce De-
pa rtment is sending out a new pub
licity appeal. and is again notifying
all postmasters not to receive mail
age Exchange.
All replies were to be addressed to
$50 Globe Building. Minneapolis.
There is no such number or tenant in
the Globe building. but letters con
tanning dimes poured in. Since deIiv-
cry at the Globe building was impos-
sible. the letters went to the general
delivery. The mysterious promoter OF
the scheme called once at the general
delivery window OF the Minneapolis
office for this mail and obtained
quantity. Soon after, apparently. he
took alarm, for never yet has he made
a second call for his dimes.
Thousands Defrauded.
Hundreds and even thousands OF
people are being defraudcd of their
dimes and the postal service IS being
put to great expense and labor to
search out the senders and return
them their money. In the majority OF
cases the postmasters are powerless to
prevent the deposit of the letters In
the mail and. once they are in. IL fire.
quentIy happens that the sender can
not be Identified or located.
Hence hundreds of the letters and
dimes are going to the dead letter Of
flee. The orphan dimes that reach
the dead letter office are turned over
to the dead letter fund of the United
States Treasury.
The Postmaster General hopes that
sufficient publicity will now be given
the matter to kill off the scheme ef-
No one complying with the terms Of
the letter has received a petticoat.
The Washington times., 1917-02-21
OARKEN GRAY HAIR, LOOK
YOUNGER AND PRFTTIER
Darkened Her Gray Hair So
Evenly That Not a Trace
Shows After Applying.

"I do not hesitate to speak OF the
merits of your good hair tonic
HAYS HAIR HEALTH that darkened
my faded gray hair so nicely and
evenly without any one knowing that
used anything. | conside., II a priv.
Ilege to let others know OF HAYS
HAIR HEALTH that Is SO beneficial to
the hair. To me, II means no more
worry about my gray hair that used
to be ashamed OF. / can recommend
IL to any one so that they can profit
by my experience"
Miss ReteIew, 2O7 Amherst St,
z. Orange, ". j.
HAYS HAIR HEALTH, a ready to
use harmless Hair Color Restorer. can
be applied evenly to the hair with q
sponge. Only Soc a bottle at Peoples
Drug Stores. They'll give money back
II not satisfactorY,-Advt
The Washington times., 1917-02-21

dria, No. i, Patriarchs Militant, will
be installed tomorrow evening at Odd
Fellows Hall: w. L. Martin, cap
tain; X. G.. Gaines, lieutenant; G. C..
Trenary, ensign, and A T. Sullivan,
clerk. '
A "Shrove Tuesday" party was
given by the Swastika Club of the
athletic association OF st. Marys
Academy last night.
examinations for entrance to the
United States Naval Academy at An
napolis were taken here yesterday by
twelve candidates, representing nine
di1erent States
The Washington times., 1917-02-21

A. L. Pipet. Erie. National.
C. ]. warfield, PhiladeI.
phia. Lafayette.
N. Lusner, Philadelphia, La
fayette.
W. c. PfeneEer., Wilkes
Barre. Cochran.
L. Hereberoth, Philadel-
phia, Cochran.
c. L. Gable. York, Coch-
DR.. and Mrs. William
N. Hillegas. Philadelphia,
Willard.
II. l. DAZZLING. tr.. Phila-
delphia, Willard.
William Jonten, PhIladel-
phia, Willard.
E. A. Brown. Philadelphia.
willard.
W. II. Green. West Ches-
ter. Willard.
DR.. W. w. Woodward
West Chester. Willard.
Mr. and Mrs. l.. A. watres
Scranton, Willard.
T. d. Newell. Pittsburgh.
R; r.. 3; Griffith. Glen Riddle.
G. ", Y: Carr. Philadelphia,
Ebbitt.
J. H. Parsons. Whining
ton. Ebbitt.
Guy (. Campbell Grafton.
Congress Hail,
John NJ. Marvin. Pitts
burgh. Congress Hall.
NJ. p. Walker. Fairfax. Har-
L. P. Backus, PhlladeIphia.
Harris.
F. L. shalIenberEer. Pitts
burgh, Capitol Park.
H. c. Barr. Phiiadelphia.
Capitol Park.
s. p. Woodside, Pittsburgh.
Capitol Park.
W. r. Gillard, Pittsburgh,
Capitol Park.
John l.. OroZco, PhiladeI-
phia, Capitol Park.
g. L. Chappell. Scranton,
Continental.
Miss Ruth GLASGOW, Pitts
burEh, Continental.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. II. LIden,
Philadelphia. Continental.
r. d. Knight. PhiladeI-
phia, Harrington.
Ernest Boothe. PhIladel-
phia. Harrington.
Walter Fowler. PhIladel-
phia. Harrington.
John S. Hanna. PhiladeI-
phia, Harrington.
Jules Pregman. PhiladeI-
phia. Harrington.
E. Hanf1, ir.. Philadelphia,
Harrington.
E. A. Stockton. PhIIadel-
phia, Raleigh.
U. G. Rowley, PhiIadeI-
phIa, Raleigh.
8. c. Statt, Pittsburgh,
Raleigh.
@. A. Chapman. PhiIadel-
phia, Raleigh.
o. B. Lansinger. Philadel-
phia. Sterling.
J. p. O'Neiu. Philadelphia.
Sterling.
RHODE ISLAND.
DR.. and Mrs. c. E. Cam
eron. Providence. Coch-
ran.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Miss 8. Clark. Cherokee
Falls. National.
The Washington times., 1917-02-21

A. E. Cleveland, Worcester,
Capitol Park.
Hill Montague, Richmond.
Capitol Park.
Harwood r. Hall. Peters
burg, Capitol Park.
W. J. Moore, Petersburg
Capitol Park.
W. p. johnson, Petersburg,
Capitol Park.
L. J. Fisher, Petersburg,
Capitol Park.
Chas. A. Page. Capitol PARK.
Mrs. G. r. Tompkins, war
renton, Continental.
W. p. Plum, Lexington
Continental.
W. X. Carr, Lexington
Continental.
J. II. Baker. Richmond.
Continental.
Z. r. johnson, Roanoke.
Continental.
w. n. Boze and wife. Rich
mond, Harrington.
s. Bailey. Richmond, Har-
rlngton.
r. s. Harris. Richmond.
Harrington.
]. r. Vann. Richmond
Harrington.
r. s. Fleming. The Plains'
Raleigh.
W. W. Taylor. Lynchburg,
Raleigh. -
W. F. Davis. Lynchours'
Sterling.
VERMONT.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. d. Burdett,
jr., Rutland, Continental.
WASHINGTON.
John E. Ballaine. Seattle,
Capitol Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Baker.
Walla walla. Continental.
Mildred Baker. Walla,
Walla. Continental.
WEST VIRGINIA.
r. L. jackson, Prineeton.
Lafayette.
]. w. Ware. shepherdstown,
Continental.
w. r. Cowder. Huntington,
Continental.
NJ. Tabb. Charlestown. 81.
TameH
B. F. Rogers. Grafton. ST.
F. P. Riley. Keyser. st.
James.
F. ". Brighton, Reyser. st.
James.
W. L. Rich. Huntington,
National.
Miss Bessie r. Spencer.
Huntington. National.
N. BoyshaIl, Burlington,
National.
]. A. Moore. Wheeling. Ra-
Mrs. F. Worth. Charleston.
Raleigh.
]. NJ. Rodgers. jr.. Wells
burg, Raleigh.
+. W. Shroyer and wife.
Fairmont. Raleigh.
WISCONSIN.
E. r. Luhn. Milwaukee,
Metropolitan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Humel.
Lake Geneva. st. James.
Miss HumeI. Lake Geneva
St. James.
r. E. Watts, Spokane. Or
ford.
s. p. Weston. Seattle. WILL
lard.
The Washington times., 1917-02-21

Miss y. Algarn. Cherokee
Falls. National.
Miss B. Goods. Cherokee
Falls, National.
Miss @. l.. Goods, Cherokee
Falls, National.
A. II. Strick, Anderson,
Contenentisl.
TENNESSEE.
d; J. Petway. Columbia,
Driscoll.
r. Z. Holt, Chattanooga,
Raleigh.
TEXAS.
Henry Ross. LawnSon. st.
James.
c, E. Holland. Orange. Ra-
B. \. Simmons. Amarillo,
Oxford.
W. II. watne. Houston.
Willard.
Mrs. W. s. Hills. El Paso.
Willard.
VIRGINIA.
J. Berlingett, Norfolk, La
fayette.
F. c. Hildreth. Bellows
Falls. Bellevue.
Mrs. John Izard, Roanoke,
Cochran.
Thos. O'Connor and wife,
Norfolk. Cochran.
Harry Bladen. Leesburg, Ok
ford.
R. r. Reed. Heinden, Ebbltt.
r.. V. Champlin, Heinden,
Ebbitt.
r. II. MulIon. LynchburE.
Metropolitan.
W. II. Boze, Richmond,
Metropolitan.
Louis Bailey. Richmond,
Metropolitan.
Josephine Boze, Richmond.
Metropolitan.
c. A. Smith, Richmond,
Metropolitan.
J. l.. Cusap. Waynesboro,
Metropolitan.
Edwin p. Neer, Hillsboro,
st. James.
+. ]. Cooper, Winchester.
ST. James.
Wright johnson, Chariot
tesvllle. st. James
+. f. Hale. Nokesville. st.
James.
F. n. Smith. Casamore. st.
James.
o. w. Wine. HarrisonburE,
National.
W. NJ. Cootes. Norfolk. Ma
tional.
J. E. Bergondahl. Roanoke.
National.
c. d. Scott. Purceville. Ma
tional.
C. W. Haines, winchester,
National.
W. 4. Tensley. Roanoke.
National.
]. Herbert Wallace and
wife. Richmond. Earnum.
F. Simmons and wife, /
Roanoke. Narnum.
Miss G. JensOn, Roanoke,
Varnum.
W. B. Cornwell, wlnchas-
Ter. Winston.
Paul Reinbeck, Richmond, |
Harris.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. n. Brady.
Rapidan. Capitol Park.
W. II. Nolan. LynchburR,
Capitol Park.
W. II. ZirkIs, Newmarket.
Capitol Park.
The Washington times., 1917-02-21
FIRST EXPERIENCE
IN AMATEUR PLAY
Gayety Star Went From Back
Bay District of Boston
to Stage.

Out OF the Back Bay district OF
Boston. Dannie Coleman came from
amateur dramatics to real stage life
on the Keith circuit just eighteen
years ago. Now he is playing the star
role at the Gayety this week. and is
rated as one of the best Irish come
dians in the country.
He Travelled in vaudeville until he
met Emma Bauer. a Cincinnati girl,
and they decided to stage life to-
gether. Dan Coleman and Mrs. Dan
have been playing together for the
past twelve years.
Mrs. Coleman was originally a grand
opera star and began her stage ca
reer with Henry V. Savage. Shortly
after meeting Coleman during
vaudeville tour her husband was Of
fered a substantial figure to enter
burlesque. and she followed him into
the new field.
Wife Assists In Work.
she helps me more than can help
am directing a play she sees my faults.
and rebukes me. I see everyone else's
failinEs but my own.
She also helps me In my writing.
When ! compose my lyrics l go TO her
and. having an excellent knowledge OF
music. she corrects them.
Most Of you people don't think an
actor has any domestic life. But we
have. My wife and l are always to
sethcr: when we work. when We travel.
and when things go easy and we have n
little spaye time TO rest. We spend it to-
gether looking over the town where we
happen TO be.
VIII Settle Down.
up in Boston there are several lit
tie town lots with the taxes all paid
up. We've hoed a long row to-
Eether. and it won't be long now be-
fore Mr.. and Mrs. Dannie Coleman
pack their grips and go back to spend
the rest OF their days among the
home folks"
Coleman thinks he IS old, but he
looks to be about thirty-five. But
he has been going a hard pace for the
last twenty years. However. when
he says he Is going back some day
soon, he must mean II.
The Washington times., 1917-02-21

Robinson Noncure. attorney for Paul
Hamilton. the thirteen year r-old boy re-
Gently sentenced to the State reforma-
tory by Police Judge Cation. will take
the case to the corporation court. The
Hamilton lad Is alleged to have been
implicated in the robbery OF the home
of Kemp Lambeth
The Washington times., 1917-02-21
NEWS AT ANAc0STIA
Reports Show 500 Turned In From
Ladies' Guild Supper.

Reports Show 500 Turned In From
Ladies' Guild Supper.
Tho Ladies' Guild Of Emmanuel
Church met yesterday afternoon I'm
the parish hall in v street, with Mrs.
F. 8. Gicker, president, in the chair.
Reports of the recent supper showed
that pore than 800 already had been
turned in as the net proceeds of this
supper, and 1t Is thought this sum
will be largely increased.
Practically all of the stores here
will close for a half day tomorrow
in honor of washington's Birthday.
All Of the local institutions will hold
special exercises.
The Anderson Tire Manufacturing
Company, which has completed a fac
tory building at the foot of Thir-
teenth street, will begin general op-
GRAFTON In q few days.
The Lenten season was ushered in
this morning with special services in
Emmanuel and st. Teresa's Churches.
Anacostia Council, No. 16, Junior
Order OF United American Mechanics,
met last night in Masonic Hall. Sew
eral applicants received the degree.
The Washington times., 1917-02-21
ON DOMINION LINE
VERY MANY YEARS
James M. Shertzer, of 1864
N Street, Is Feeling Like
New, Since He Took Plant
Juice.

1t is always interesting to listen to
the statements OF our friends, cape
cially when we know that they are
honest and sincere in what they say.
The Washington times., 1917-02-21

Announcement has been received
here of the election OF Benjamin G..
Damn, of Beltsville. as president of
The Washington times., 1917-02-21
ARRIVALSATW WASHINGTON HOTELS
A Daily Record of Visitors to the National
Ca pitaI From Every Section of the
Country and From Canada and
Other Countries as Well.

Washington hotels during the
WahingtOnans who in touch
with theirf
The Washington times., 1917-02-21

The annual business meeting OF the
Riverdale Current Events Club
scheduled for yesterday, was post
poned until March 13.
The Washington times., 1917-02-21

The pupils of the Forestville pub
lie school held q dance last night In
the Odd Fellows hall. Forestvtlle.
The proceeds were for the benefit OF
the school.
The Washington times., 1917-02-21

The meeting OF the board OF county
commissioners scheduled for yester
day was postponed until Friday.
The Washington times., 1917-02-21

Tho following named. recently
elected officers OF Canton Alexan-
The Washington times., 1917-02-21

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Ne
mortal Methodist Episcopal Church
will hold a Costume social" tomorrow
night at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs
Herman B. Dell.
The Washington times., 1917-02-21
NEWS AT HYATTsvILLE
Washington to Be Honored In
Schools Of cointy Tomorrow.


Schools Of codnty Tomorrow.
Washington's Birthday exercises
will be held in all the schools of the
county tomorrow. At the Hyattsville
high school. the Rev. John w. Slack,
pastor OF the First Presbyterian
Church, will deliver a talk on George
Washington. In addition there will
be class exercises and recitations. In
the afternoon the first year class will
hold a social in the assembly hall. In
the graded schools, the pupils will
observe the day with informal exer-
cises.
Miss Mary w. Tise. postmistress.
has announced the following hours
for the postoffice tomorrow: The gem
eral delivery and registry windows
will be open from S:15 to 9:15 g. m.
and from SIS to 6:15 p. m. The lobby
will be open from a. m, to o p.
m. The money order window will
be closed all day.
The Washington times., 1917-02-21

The HyattsviIle Horticulture So
ciety will meet tomorrow night at the
home of Prof ]. B. s. Norton.
The Washington times., 1917-02-21

the senior class. Of Lafayette College.
Easton, Pa, to serve during the re-
mainder OF the collegiate year, and 10
be permanent executive head Of the
class after graduation.
The Washington times., 1917-02-21

generally heals the erup-
ton, and that ii contains
nothing which could irr-
tate the.skin. You can get
a jar at any drug store.
The Washington times., 1917-02-21

]. Fred Birrell. who has represented
Alexandria city and county in the
house of delegates for several years. has
sent his resignation to Governor Stuart
with a request that It take effect at
once. Mr. Birrell recently received an
appointment under r. l.. c. Moncure.
collector of internal revenue. to the po-
sition made vacant by the death OF A.
]. Wedderburn.
The Washington times., 1917-02-21
MINNESOTA.

J. W. Digger, Minneapolis.
St. James.
z. r. Redd'ng and wife,
Duluth, Capitol Park.
Mrs. II. Barton. ST. Paul.
Capitol Park.
The Washington times., 1917-02-21

A. f. Sumner. Baltimore.
Ebbitt.
Paul +. Bobart, Baltimore.
Winston.
A. OttinGer. Baltimore,
Harrington.
Mrs. 5. Z. johnson. Port
Deposit, Harrington.
J. NJ. Boyer. Baltimore,
Harrington.
G. p. Wilhelm. Baltimore,
Harrington.
G. A. Meek. Baltimore,
Harrington.
E. c. Beardsley, Baltimore.
Sterling.
J. r. Morse. Baltimore.
Sterling.
W. y. Dorsey. Baltimore,
Sterling.
The Washington times., 1917-02-21
MICHIGAN.

E. A. Tovnley. Detroit, st.
James.
Mrs. Paul Graham, Grand
Rapids, st. James
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Peach
en-. Detroit. Capitol Park.
Mrs. L z. Landon. z. Lam
sing. Continental.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. z. Pitts.
Detroit, willard.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. n. Ken,
Detroit. willard.
C. A. Darlington, Battle
Creek. Raleigh.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Hess. De
troit. Raleigh.
c. r. Stickney, Detroit.
Raleigh.
r. Won der Goth, Detroit.
Starting
The Washington herald., 1917-11-23
SOCIETY AIDS 100000
SAILORS DURING YEAR
Tremendous War Time Activity Re-
flected in Work.

New York. Nov. 22-The tremendous
wartime activity in the worlds mer-
chant marine is reflected in the fact
that more than 10000 sailors were
served by the American Seamen's
Friend Society in its past years
work, according to the S9th annual
report, made public today at the So
ciety's headquarters. 76 Wall Street,
New York. This is the only American
society doing work for sailors on an
international basis.
In addition to the men served at
the society's Sailors Home and In
stitute on the North River waterfront,
elaborate work was undertaken II,
the ports of Gloucester, Norfolk, New
port News, New Orleans, Galveston,
Toronto, Rio de Janeiro and Stock
holm. At the center in New York an
aggregate attendance Of over 1S3, 600
seamen was noted, more than $4,000
was handled for the men and some
5000 men spent nights in the society's
quarters while on shore.
Although the year just ended has
been one of great prosperity for the
seamen, it is noted that in the New
York home alone 1900 free beds wer.
provided and as many free meals to
men in need. In addition to the men
attending the institute 1000 men were
visited on ships lying in port
Some features Of the socicty's work
are the distribution of loan libraries
to ships for use on voyages, some
1900 sets having been shipped and
reshipped in this work; the presen-
tation of Bibles to graduating mid
shipmen at Annapolis. of which the
45th presentation has just been held,
and the annual entertainment fea-
lures provided at the centers estab-
lished in different PORTS.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-23
WAR TONNAGE
INCLUDES 1881
SHIPS, REPORT
Chairman Hurley, of Board,
Gives Out Details of
Building Program.

Complete figures upon the 5000. 900
program contemplated by the United
States Shipping Board were an
nounced last night by Chairman Ed
ward N. Hurley.
There are now building and under
contract fifty-eight composite ships
with a total tonnage of 100000. There
are 345 steel and fabricated ships
with total tonnage Of 2,665. 400. In
cluded in these are fabricated ships of
5000 and 1900 tons and steel ships of
5000 and 1900 tons. There are rs
wooden ships of a total tonnage of
1880. 800.
This makes a total OF 1.1Sl ships
with a total tonnage Of 1903, 900.
Tonnage Now 8,5OO,OOO.
In addition, ships with an aggre-
gate tonnage of 2,25O,OO are being
commandeered. These will bring the
total tonnage in the program up to
about 6,5OO.0OO.
All Of these ships must be delivered
before January, 1919. The board con-
tinues to let contracts and expects
in all to secure a tonnage of more
than 1000, 900.
In order to stimulate shipbuilding
Pacific Coast chambers of commerce
and other organizations will offer a
5000 bonus to the men who work
upon each steel ship II it is COM
pleted before contract time.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-23
EXPRESS Companies
REPORTS ARE filed
Seven-Month Compilation Shows
$983,662 Deficit for Adams.

The financial condition Of the larger
express companies OF the United
States, whose request for a 10 per cent
increase in rates will be heard before
the Interstate Commerce Commission
December Z. is shown in reports filed
yesterday with the commission. The
compilation for eight companies shows
a composite deficit for $685., 1893 for July,
and for the seven months ending with
July an operating income of 81, ,l92. $40
compared with S5.l61. .42S for the similar
period of 1916
In 1916 the operating expenses for all
the eight companies in July were ST.
29.l73, according to the report; for
the corresponding period this year they
were S.243.o56. The operating expenses
for the seven months period OF 1916
and 1917 are reported as $4S,27 ,2s6 and
$62, 2,076,042, respectively.
The companies filing reports are the
Adams, American, Canadian, North
ern, Great Northern. Southern and
Western express companies and Wells.
Fargo & Co. OF these the only one to
show a deficit for the seven-month
compilation is the Adams Express
Company. amounting to $9S3, ,662.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-23
PURELY PERSONAL.

Mrs. Victor Whiteside has left for a
visit in New York.
Mrs. George Thatcher Guernsey is
spending her vacation in Indepen-
dence, Kans.
Mrs. Alexander Biddle is visiting
relatives in Overlook, Va.
Mrs. T. Perry Lippitt, of Porto
Rico, is visiting friends in this city
Mr.. and Mrs. George B. Post have
returned to their home in New York
after a short visit in Washington.
]. ]. HeaIey, of Boston, has re-
''lrned to his home after a short visit
here. -
Theodore F. Dresden, of the Gov
srnment Printing Office. is back to
work after ten days Illness.
Malcolm G. johnson has received an
appointment as clerk in the Patent
Office.
Charles B. Bailey. of the Navy Yard.
Il on sick leave.
Harrison Briggs, Of the General
Land Office, has received a promo
ton.
Thurman G. Keehoe, of Brooklyn, is
visiting friends in Georgetown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas ]. German, of
South Boston, are visiting friends in
Tennallytown.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-23
urges CONSERVATION
OF YOUNG TURKEYS
W. E. Priebe Says Immature Birds
Should Not Be Killed.

The United States Food Admins
tTation yesterday sent a call to tur-
key growers throughout the country
urging them not to kill immature
birds for the Thanksgiving market,
but to keep them until they reach
their full growth. A turkey gains
comparatively slowly in weight up to
certain point, after which 1t de-
Nclops rapidly. To market birds
before thy are fully developed, the
Food Administration points out,
compounds the growers loss. Not
only will he get lower price for his
birds in proportion to the expense Of
growing them, but at this particular
season he is likely to glut the mar
ket and bring down the prices gen.
orally.
Under practically all conditions"
says w. +. Priebe, of the markets
and marketing division of the Food
Administration, 'it is unwise and
economically wasteful to kill imma-
ture turkeys for market. Up to the
Point of approximate full develop
ment, growth of turkeys ds slow, the
flesh formed is lean and the body is
scrawny. Turkeys sacrificed at or
before this time present an unattrac-
tive appearance in the market and
retard the sale of better birds.
This year. particularly, killing Of
such immature birds should be dis
couraged in every way, since the
markets are quite liable to be over
stocked with Thanksgiving turkeys,
owing to the enforced movement on
to the market. before January l, Of
stored stock. Do not kill hens under
eight pounds q pounds in Texas and
Oklahoma) or toms under twelve
pounds"
The Washington herald., 1917-11-23
AMERICANS ARE SAFE
IN PRUSSIAN CITIES
Ambassador Francis Gets Special
Train for Party of lS.

All Americans in Petrograd and
Moscow are safe. This authoritative
word was received by the State De-
partment yesterday from Ambassa-
dor Francis and Consul General Sum-
mers.
A party of eighteen Americans,
none OF whose names are given, has
already left Petrograd, Mr.. Francis
says. They are aboard a special car
which he secured for them on the
Trans-Siberian Railway. 1t is pre-
sUmed they are racing across Siberia
to Harbin and home.
No word of the fate OF Kerensky
has been received by the department.
The War Trade Board denied press
reports that supplies would be abso-
lutely cut of from the distressed
country.
"Cargoes are at the present time on
the way to Russia" said the board 5
statement
This is believed to refer to cargoes
laden on Japanese ships now on their
way to Vladivostock. These are re-
ported to consist almost entirely of
railroad material. which will be bad
ly needed in Siberia under any cir
CumStanceS.