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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-01-06
Taking Stock.

AS the newspaper man goes his
rounds at this time of year, he finds
more or less of the business men
taking stock" 1t is tedious and
dusty job, but very vital one. The
merchants approach the final addi-
tons and subtractions with anxiety,
not knowing what they will show
for profit and loss.
With great many Of the older
stores, stock taking was often much
neglected. Many businesses have al
ways run for many years absolutely
without the custom of regular in
ventories. The proprietor would
figure out prices that seemed to
give him a profit, but he never veri-
fed them by the test of an account
of stock. If he could draw every
week enough for his support, he felt
satisfied. He felt that stock taking
involved an enormous amount of
labor. and produced no results other
than his own satisfaction.
Modern business however, is more
closely analytical. 1t not merely
seeks to know periodically whether
the business is profitable as a whole
but it analyzles every feature of the
business. 1t demands to know whe-
Their each particular line is showing
profit or a loss. The results are
often surprising. Goods that seem
ed to pay are revealed as merely a
drain on the concern. Expenses are
apt to be higher than was expected
and the overhead charge is constant
/ ly exceeding forecasts.
| These better methods work out fol
the advantage of the consumer
They lead merchants to turn theii
stock more frequently, to keep clos
er watch of their lines. to clean out
Improbable material, and to special
ize on what the public wants. The
logical outcome of stock taking IL
a newspaper advertisement, to clear
out oyerstocks and get the business
on a closer basis.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-01-06
NOTICE OF SALE.

State of Utah, City of Providence.
have in my possession the follow
ing described animal, lawfully i'm
pounded, which, If not claimed and
taken away, will be sold at public
auction to the highest cash bidder
at Providence City Pound in this
city, on Friday, the 18th day of Jan.
uary, 1917, at the hour of / p. IN.
Description of animal: One bay
horse about ten years old. One
white spot on forehead. two white
hind feet, branded X with line un
derneath) on left thigh, noach name
Said animal was impounded in sale
city on the 31st day of December
1916.
JOHN KENDRICK,
City Poundkeeper
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-01-06

wheat. Lately, however, the labor
ious and expensive work Of cutting
the crop by hand has been yielding
to the same efficient forces which re-
duced the work of grain harvesting
to scientific. machine basis.
The perfection of the small kero-
sene tractor and the advent of the
Deering hemp reaper have made the
harvesting of hemp job that can be
performed by girls.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-01-06

l am pleased to announce that af-
ter six months absence from my Of
fee doing duty on the Mexican bor-
der, have returned home and will
take up my practice again at the
old number, viz the Arimo block.
North Main street, Logan, where |
will be very pleased to meets my
friends and patients of former days.
and as many new ones as may feel
disposed to visit me.
Wishing all very happy and pros
porous new year, l am professionally
yours,
DIR. S. b. THATCHER.
adv. If.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-01-06

Mississippi Valley was very badly IN
jured by rust and other diseases.
Not only was the yield small, but
the quality of the grain generally
very poor. Much of the grain is
light in weight, shrunken, and doubt
less contains many diseased kernels.
Such grain is not good for seed pur-
poses. Although plants may be pro-
duced from such seed, they are not
likely to be vigorous. and many OF
them may be diseased, and these dis
eases will either cause their death
before maturity or be spread to oth-
er plants, or both.
It is advisable, therefore. for far
mers in this region to make sure
promptly Of sufficient supply OF
good plump seed of adapted vaiiet-
les, which will grow when sown. il
plump, healthy seed can not be OBJ
tanned, the seed that is available
should be carefully screened ana
famed to remove all those grains
that are not good for sowing. In
no case should the prevailing high
prices tempt the farmer to part with
his good seed wheat and cause him
to rely upon shrunken and diseased
seed for sowing. Such a course Is
likely to result in disaster to next
years crop.
| Pacific Coast District.
In the states of Washington, Ore
gon, and Idaho the spring-wheat
crop was large and the grain of eX-
cellent quality. The tempting prices
for wheat should not induce the FAR
mer to sell what should be kept for
seed, because no seed of varieties
adapted to this section can be OBJ
tanned elsewhere. The dry fall has
curtailed the sowing Of winter wheat
and the acreage of spring wheat vii
he larger than usual therefore, anc
the demand for seed Increased ac
Lcordingly. 1t must be remembered
, likewise that the varieties OF tn
Pacific Northwest are not suited u
the northern Great Plains States.
4 Barley.
The barley crop for the past sea
son in the United States was, for TN
most part, of very good quality AM
no unusual methods or precautlon
need be taken in seeding the III
crop, except in parts of the nortn
ern Mississippi valley. In this re
I gion the early arrival of extremel
$ hot weather caused decided shrinf
e ing in most of the crop and for TN
S region the bushel weight is yer
S light. The termination of the ligh
er kernels is likely to be low and tn
0 barley should be well famed befoi
e seeding, only the pluWpest grain b.
Z ing used.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-01-06
The Value of
Petitions.

Hon. Oscar w. Underwood gave
triking example of the value of pc
itions, and incidentally let out
.ood joke on himself, in an address
n the National House of Represen
atives on the 14th of December. ii
aid:
when you come down to pc
titions, what you do by petition
always reminds me of some
thing that happened to me 20
years ago, which shows the val
ne of petition. When l came to
Congress Mr.. Cleveland was
President OF the United States,
and l, belonging to his party,
was the referee named to sug-
gest the postmasters in my dis
trict. | did not look very much
like a Representative | suppose
/ had more the appearance of
beardless boy. / rode into
community one day where l
happened to know a few friends
Whilst waiting for a train
there a gentleman came to the
crowd in which | was standing.
He said he did not like to inter-
rupt us, but he was in a hurry,
and he would like for us to look
at a petition he had. He said
the postmaster at the town just
above had died the day before;
that there were two applicants
for the position; that one was a
man who was able to take care
of himself and the other was a
young lady who had to take
care of her mother. He wanted
to get a petition for the young
lady signed; he passed 1t
around the crowd and asked
them to sign it. Some of them
said they would sign 1t, and
others said they would sign the
other petition. Finally he got
around to me. He had been in
troduced to me, but he evident
ly had not placed who was.
He asked me if l would not
sign the petition. I said, My
friend, let me see it. He hand
ed the petition to me. 1t was
addressed to The Hon. Oscar
w. Underwood. Member of Con-
gress from the Ninth Alabama
District and it stated: We the
undersigned petitioners. pat
rons of the post ofiice'-at the
town he came from-'respect-
fully request you to use your
efforts to have'-the young lady
named -- appointed postmis-
tress' Well, l said, my
friend, I can not sign this petit
ton. l live in Birmingham;
am not a patron of your post
Office, and so | can not sign ii.
on he said, that does not
make any difference. Sign it.
am getting everybody to sign
this petition, niggers and all,
That blamed Congressman will
not know who signed it when
he gets it,
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-01-06
Restoring the Sheep
Industry.

Plans were formed last November
at conference held in Philadelphia,
for restoring the sheep industry. Re-
ports since that time show great in
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-01-06
SPRING SEED GRAIN
Farmers are Cautioned to Reserve
Supply of Good Wheat For
Spring Sowing.

In order to insure themselves a
supply of good seed grain for SOW
ing next spring, farmers are advis-
ed by the U. s. Department OF Ag-
rlculture to bear in mind the fol.
lowing information in regard to the
seed situation.
Great Plains Area.
The wheat crop OF 1916 in the
spring-wheat states OF the upper
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-01-06

The stark left nine and half
pound boy at the home of Mr.. A. ID.
Manson Thursday night Jan. a.
Mother and babe are getting along
nicely and father is in transports of
glee
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-01-06

locally pronounce them a most eff.
ficient heating system for store
building as for residence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-04
CANT BEAT GERMANY
UNTIL BEER IS BEATEN
Drink Problem Vital Question, Says
Clarence 7. Wilson.

II the people demand national pro
hibition as a war measure, Congress
will give II to them.
That was the opinion expressed in
addresses delivered last night by Sen
ator Henry L. Myers and Congress
man Clyde Kelly at a mass meeting
OF reform organizations in the First
Conversational Church, held under
the auspices of the Women's Christian
Temperance Unions committee on
war prohibition.
The brunt of the war now rests
upon the United States. and for that
reason the food question should be
considered, said Senator Myers. Food
is the greatest necessity in time OF
war and liquor is the greatest curse,
he added.
How shall the people let grain be
used? For liquor or bread:" asked
Senator Myers.
I'VE can't beat Germany until we
have beaten beer" said Clarence T.
Wilson. general secretary OF the
board of temperance OF the Methodist
church. The rink problem has a
vital relation TO every phase of war
prosecution, he said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-04
MARRIED SIXTY YEARS,
TO CELEBRATE TONIGHT
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas ". Fowler
Long Residents Of Capital.

Surrounded by their children. grand
children, and great-grandchildren. MI
and Mrs. Thomas W. Fowler will cele'
brate the sixtieth anniversary OF their
marriage at their home. 1872 Irving
street tonight.
Mr.. Fowler was born in Maryland. De-
cebmer q. 1895, and has lived in Wash
ington since 1886. He enlisted in answer
to LIncoln's call for volunteers and
served in the Metropolitan Rifles. From
1864 10 1870 he was in the Federal de-
partmehtal service. and since that time
has been engaged in the real estate
business
Mr.. Fowler has long been identihed
with the odd Fellow and Masonic fra
ternities. being a past grand master,
past grand patriach. and past grand
representative Of the Odd Fellows.
He is a member OF the official board
OF Wesley Chapel. Methodist Episcopal
Church. OF the Oldest Inhabitants ASso-
citation. and Federal Lodge. No. l. OF
Masons.
ginia Griffith Wall. daughter Of Daniel
and Lucinda Wall. Of Baltimore. She
came to Washington in 1884 and has
been a resident of the city ever since.
Mr.. and Mrs Fowler have four sons
and two daughters. T. Walter Fowler.
DR.. William c. Fowler. J. Edward Fow-
Ter. and Chapman w. Fowler. and Miss
Helen z. Fowler and Miss Belle Fowler.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-04
NOTABLES EULOGIZE
POET OF THE SIERRAS
Joaquin Miller Memorial Service
Held at Cabin in Park.

Joaquin Miller. late poet Of the sier.
ras." was eulogized by Senators and
Congressman at the annual memorial
services held yesterday at the Miller
cabin in Rock Greek Park. under tho
auspices Of the California State Asso-
citation.
This is indeed an appropriate setting
in which to remember Joaquin Miller .
said James d. Phelsn. Senator from
California, the principal speaker. 1T
was in just such a setting that the great
poet lived his unconventional life"
Eulogies were delivered by Congress
man ]. A. Elston. OF California. and NJ.
w. Moores. OF Indiana. where Miller was
born. Andrew J. Boyer. historian OF the
society. gave a sketch Of Miller's life.
Senator Harry S. New Of Indiana also
spoke.
Congressman John l. Nolan Of Cali
fornia is president Of the State ssso-
citation.
REGULATIONS Of the poets work were
given by Mrs. John z. Raker. NJ. F.
O'Donoghue. and Mrs. Court F. Wood.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-04
SAVTOURS'S SUPREMACY
DIR. McDOWELL'S TOPIC
Bishop Addresses ESQ George
Washington University Graduates.

Two hundred and eighty men OF
the University OF George Washington
filed into the Foundry NJ. z. Church
yesterday for the baccalaureate SER
mon by Bishop William Frazer Nc,
DowelL DR.. McDowelrs theme was
The Supremacy Of Jesus Christ"
we shall fight as hard as we can
fight. but we shall do il not because
we hate mankind. but because we
love our fellow men," said DR.. Nc,
Dowell
THE question looming large today
is the question of humanity, a ques.
ton Of whether intolerable and &C
cursed conditions are to go on forever.
or whether. in the spirit OF Christ. we
shall establish for this world a new
type Of personal relations"
There will be a reception for the
seniors at the Washington Club this
afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-04
BIG REVENUE GAINS
SHOWN BY RAILROADS
Interstate Commerce Commission
Issues Figures for April.

Operating revenue Of all railroads
in the United States amounted to
S1e2, 114.359 for April, the Interstate
Commerce Commission announced to-
day. Revenue for the first four
months ending April 81 amounted to
SIPS, 5Ss,sI1.
Revenue for April, 1916, was $780,
161, ISL. and for the first four months
Of 1916 was 1857 .423, 966.
Operating expenses for April. 1917,
amounted to S13s. S3e, sol. leaving a
net revenue OF more than S53,TI4.-
SIS. For four months ending with
April OF this year net operating reve-
nue. has amounted l91.3lT.219.
The average net revenue per mile
for practically every mile OF rail
road for the first four months
amounted to S1,4T4. and gross reve-
nue. to 1854 per mile.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-04
IDEAL HALL STONE SET
Knights Of Columbus Participate In
Ceremony at ST. Anthony's.

The local councils Of the knights
Of Columbus yesterday laid with an
impressive ceremony the cornerstone
Of the new parish hall OF st. An
thongs Catholic Church, Brookland
The building is to be known as
Ideal Hall. In the principal address
at the exercises, the Rev. DR.. William
J. Kerby expressed the belief that
the structure would do much to in
crease the social bond OF the Catho-
lies Of that parish.
Following the laying Of the corner
stone. benediction was given in
the church by Mgr. James F Mack
in, rector Of ST. Paurs Church. Leo
A. Rover. State deputy OF the knights
Of Columbus. delivered an address.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-04
PASTORS TO PLAN
FOR WAR WELFARE
Community Service Commits.
sion Assigns Workers.
THOUSANDS TO BE REACHED
Soldiers and Civilians Newly Come
to Capital viii Benefit.

Welfare plans for the men in the
training camps. the regular army, the
marine corps. and civilian employees
called to Washington by the exigen-
cies OF war will be considered at a
meeting Of ministers OF every de-
nomination in the District at Rausch-
er's this afternoon at o'clock. Com
missioner Louis Brownlow will pre-
side.
Acting in cooperation with the
commission on training camp &C
tivities OF the War Department and
in response to the suggestion OF a
group OF clerEymen. invitations were
addressed by the Commissioners to
the ministers today.
Discuss Ways and Means.
y The purpose OF the meeting, 1t is
stated. sis to consider ways ID
means OF organizing adequate COM
munity service-recreational. social,
and religious the thousands of
soldiers. marines. and civilian en-
ployes now here or coming, through
the exigencies Of the war service"
Men trained in this work have been
assigned by the war service commits
sion to each city where there is a
training camp or mobilization of sol
diers. The work in the District is un-
der the direction OF DIR. c. F. Stimson,
who has been assigned an office IN
the District building.
ITO strengthen the permanent equip
ment and resources OF the city for
this sort of constructive service, to
work for permanent community bet
terment, to establish and lift high the
ideals of municipal service as bearing
upon the normal life OF the commun-
ity will be the primary aim of the
community service commission" said
DR.. Stimson today.
Thousands of Newcomer.
MANY thousand OF young men and
women are drawn to the city by the
extraordinary expansion OF the de-
partmental service. The moral haz-
ards, social inconvenience, and gen
eral stress OF new conditions affect
ing these thousands OF newcomers
make an immediate demand upon the
religious and social forces of Wash
ington."
DR.. Stimson and others will address
the meeting, telling OF plans already
formulated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-04
ITEMS OF INTEREST
IN and ABOUT CITY
What Has Happened, What Is
Going On, and Where.
HUMAN INTEREST OF STREET
Incidents Noted In Daily Round Of
National Capital.
HUMAN INTEREST OF STREET

A veteran OF the Southland was re-
turning from the exercises at Airing
ton National Cemetery in a "jisnev'
yesterday.
Down an incline the machine
plunged. The veteran. who had faced
lines Of charging blue. grasped the
supports OF the car. The seams IN
his face. Drowned by wind and rain
of battlehelds, deepened.
With a hasty gesture he pushed MS
campaign hat further down over his
eyes. The "jitney" continued Its
flight. Perhaps it was the Juvenile
grandson Of the veteran on the front
seat, who turned and shrilled, Hold
tight, grandpap."
Finally the swaying journey OF the
"titney" came to an end in George
town. Gosh" muttered the old man,
as he climbed painfully out and
mopped his brow.
81 don't blame you, grandpap." said
the youngester. II never knew one
Of these 'jitneys' to go more than ff-
teen miles an hour
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-04
TENTED CITY THROWS
OPEN DOORS TONIGHT
Con 7. Kennedy Shows Move Into
Plaza for a Week.

Incidental to the opening OF the
Confederate Veterans reunion, and
OF considerable interest to amuse-
ment devotees, is the formal opening
OF the Con T. KENNEDY shows on
Union Station plaza tonight. The
festivities will be ushered in with
a band concert at the head of the
midway, and from that time on ev-
erything will go with a bang.
The big show train arrived here
yesterday afternoon, and before dusk
all of the wagons and equipment
were on the centrally located show
grounds. Hundreds watched the
work OF putting up the tents this
morning, and those who passed in
street cars, were surprised by the
tented city, which arose as IL by
magic. At noon everything was in
shape for the public, and quite a few
visited the different attractions, but
tonight will see the real stars.
The shows are arranged in the
shape OF a horse shoe, with the rid
ing devices. whip, FERRIS wheel and
merry-go-round in the center. 1t Is
a very pretty picture, and the mid
way Is decorated with myriads OF
pennants. The show grounds and
shows are all electric lighted, and
and the pleasure zone is as bright
at night as during the daytime. All
OF the shows will be open every af
ternoon ana night this week.
Many of the schools will be closed
tomorrow, owing to Registration
Day. and 1t will be Riddles day"
at the Con T. Kennedy shows. All
children will be admitted to any
show for 5 cents tomorrow afternoon
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-04
CONCERTS TO-DAY

BY L. S. SOLDIERS HOME BAND.
BAND STAND TODAY. AT = O'CLOCK.
JOHN S. NJ. ZIMMERMANN. Director.
MY Country. 'Tis Of Thee
March. Young America 10000. Mckenna
Overture. Bonnie Scotland" 49,. .CatHn
Descriptive. a Hunting Scene .Busolossi
Synopsis: Early Morning The
Run" In Full cry" The Return
Selection. The Grand Duchess .ohenhaeh
Intermezzo. Iran. ..........., Ben Judson
Valse hesitation. Geraldine Lodge
Idyl. WAY Down South. .Lsurendeau
Finale. ''Arrah Go On''--...-.....-.., Grant
The StAr-Spangled Banner"
BY UNITED STATES MARINE BAND,
L. s. MARINE BARRACKS,
TODAY AT go.
WILLIAM H. SANTELMASN. Leader.
March. The Boy Scouts of America
Sanford
Overture. ''TannhAuser' ........... Wagner
summer Idyl. Among the Roses Lake
Grand SCENES from The Merchant OF
ehioe
Excerpts from The Army Chaplain"
Descriptive fantasia. "A HuntinE
March. Liberty Beu'.................sO usA
Marines hymn, The Halls OF Monte
zuma.'
The star-spangled Banner"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-04
SLEUTHS CAPTURE TURTLE
Bug Catcher May Be Used to Aid
O'BrIen's Home Garden.

Detective SerEeants Jim" Spring
man and Fleet" HuEhlett. OF the
central office squad, claim to know
all about swapping turtles.
The sleuths have captured a turtle
and plan to present It to Detective
Sergeant Pat O'Brien. also OF the
headquarters squad. for use in keep
ing down potato bugs which are said
to be numerous on the "spud" farm
in his back yard.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-04

Commencement exercises of the
graduating class of the Washington
College of Law will be held at Con
tInental Hall tonight at o'clock.
Fifteen OF the thirty-two students
who will receive degrees are women.
Three men and two women will be
given the masters degree. The Rev.
George Fiske Dudley, pastor OF st.
Stephens Protestant Episcopal
Church, preached the baccalaureate
sermon to the class yesterday after
noon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-04
PROBE PATIENTS DEATH
caroner investigating Assault on ST.
EIIzabeth's Inmate.

The fatal assault on John Overton.
a colored inmate OF ST. Elizabeth's
Hospital Saturday, for which two at
tendants. James H. Shumate and
Cecil Jeferies, are being held by the
police. is being Investigated by q
coroner's jury at the District morgue
this afternoon.
The police say Shumate admitted
hitting the negro in the stomach sew
eral times with a baseball bat when
the patient resisted them while they
were trying to force him to dress
Saturday morning. Jenferies. the po-
lice say, declares that he only used
his fists in assisting Shumate to re-
strain the patient.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-04
To Hold Commencement.

Commencement exercises of the
Lucia Gale-Bsrber School OF Rhythm
and Correlated Arts will be held at
1925 Rhode Island avenue, Friday.
June S, at o'clock. DR.. Claxton will
deliver an address, and diplomas will
be awarded the graduates OF the
normal course, and certificates OF
merit will be given to those who
have done satisfactory work in rhyth-
mic training
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-04
DR.. W. c. TEMPLEToN SPEAKS.

The Rev. W. c. Templeton, d. D.,
OF Emporia, Kan, preached in the
Metropolitan Presbyterian Church,
Fourth and B street southeast, morn
ing and evening yesterday. Dr. Tenn
pleton will conduct the Thursday
evening meeting. Vision as the foun-
dalton upon which races are builded
was the theme OF DR.. Templeton's
morning sermon.
There are some things in the
Christian life which are compulsory"
said DR.. Templeton in the evening.
These include repentance OF sin.
surrender OF the life to the Lord. ans
trust and reliance upon Him for SAL
walton"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-04
Stanford Ambulance Men Coming.

Twelve OF the thirty-six men who
compose the fourth Stanford Univer
sity Ambulance unit will arrive in
Washington tomorrow on their way
to the battle front in France.
Stanford men OF this city have ar
ranged a luncheon at the University
Club at 1890 o'clock and will enter
tain the visitors. Among those who
will attend the luncheon are DIR. David
Starr Jordan, DR.. Ray Lyman Wilbur
Herbert c. Hoover, and DR.. W. +. Du
ran.