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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-20
Advisers to Explain War Taxes


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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-20
CLOSING LIVE STOCK PRICES

mad. tomorrow, 40, 900 head. Active. l0c highe-
hs9 yesssrdSys, sysrasH ,.sS sSk isSs ssSss i7so
heavy. si7,25dl79O; rough, siI,:5 Q l'io'
CATTLE--Strong.
SHEEP-Steady.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-20

KANSAS CITY. Nov. 2o.--CATTLE--Re
ceipts. 81 900 head. Steady. ,,.-,., :,
HoGs-Receipts. 5000 head Market o.
hisiHEE hissiHEEp-Receipts. 1000 head. Strong,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-20
COTTON PRICES DOWN
ON PROFIT-TAKING
No Change in the General Char
acter of News-Immediate
Demand Well Supplied
CorroN BELT WEATHER CONDITIONS

NEW YORK. Nov. 20,-ln the cotton belt
THIS morning " was colder In the west and
warmer With rain in the eastern part.
ibilne, aei OKLAHOMA Tity and Nash,iile,
g; Fort smith and Memphis. s6; Dei Rio,
tonic and Raleigh, ie Sr, WicssbSrs s isss,ilIc n
snd WiminEton. ~; Meridian, iei Corpus
eh.,,nn,,Msi' tehhsi,n, Msi'e,t9n rensscola; Blrningham;
Mlanta. ,30' New Orleans, Augusta and
Ihomas,ille. so; Montgomery, 81; Macon,
y6i galveston, savannah and Jacksonville
6ni Tampa, 81.
=, There was .oI inch of precipitation az
Memphis; .O3 az Charleston; os AZ Sbre,e.
p"tti .,o az savannah; II at Jacksonville,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-20
COVERING BY SHORTS
HELPS CORN PRICES
Market Displays Good Strength,
Necessitating Sharp Bidding
TO Fill Wants
GRAIN BELT WEATHER FORECAST

CHICAGO. Nov. aO.--Illinois--Fair 20.
might and Wednesday, Mariner south tonight
and In extreme south Wednesday.
Mis.ouri--fnir tonight and "wednesday.
warmer tonight.
Wisconsin, Minnesota. Iowa and south Da-
kota-Fair tonight and "wednesday. not
much change In temperature.
"wednesday; colder Wednesday afternoon In
west.
Nebraska-Tair tonight and Wedne sdss I;
warmer tonteht 10 central.
kansas-Falr tonisht and WcdnesdoSi
wnrmer tonight
Montana and Wycminr--Tair ,oplsht and
Wednesday,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-20

Of
banks in
of
Of the systm
Records which
to
bank failures averaged annually
national
ending 80
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in the
enire COUNT vast
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-20
REFINED SUGARS
DAIRY PRODUCTS

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The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
BOY SCOUTS MAY GUARD
NATIONS PUBLIC WORKS

Boy Scouts of Washington and other
large cities will do duty as guards of
the water supply systems and other pub
Tic works In case present guardians Of
these places are called upon to fight
a foreign power. according to plans for
mulated yesterday at a conference be
tween Colin H. Livingstone. president Of
the national organization Of Boy Scouts
and James E. West, of New York City
Mr.. West was in Washington yesterday
comforting with Mr.. Livingstone and War
Department officials and it is understood
that as a result of this conference sew
eral hundred thousand boy scouts scat
tered all over the country will be pressed
into service not only around public
works. but to patrol coast lines on both
lines Of the continent in the absence of
the surfmen, II the latter are called
to the colors.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
WOMAN ENDS LIFE
IN DOCTORS suite
Tormented by Headaches. She Puts
Bullet Through Brain.


Despondent over the fact that she suf-
fered from severe headaches. from which
there seemed no relief, Mrs. Clara F.
Capdevielle, 80 years old. yesterday fired
bullet through her brain while in the
bath room connected with the offices OF
DR.. Walter Wells, The Rochambeau.
Director General John Barrett, Of the
Pan-American Union. waiting with other
patients to consult the physician, heard
ment, and a hurry call was sent for the
Emergency Hospital Ambulance. The
woman breathed her last before the am
bulance arrived.
The shot which caused the death was
fired from a strange looking short-bar-
relied 81 calibre revolver. The police say
that the woman had premeditated the
deed and probably brought the gun to
the physician's office in her hand
bag.
Coroner Nevitt last night issued . GER
tifcate OF suicide.
Shortly after noon the woman. who is
the wife Of Henry Capdevielle, an en-
ploye OF the Navy Department. living
at 1923 Monroe street northwest, went to
the office OF DIR. Wells, who had been
treating her for several months. She
was admitted to the consulting room
about 1890 DR.. Wells had treated her
and discussed her case with her for a
few moments. She left the room as an
other patient entered. Mrs. Capdevielie
must have Immediately entered the bath
room. closed the door. and fired the fatal
shot
Mrs. CapdevielIe had been in I'll health
and despondent for about a year.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
Higher RATES OR QUIT
IS ROADS ULTIMATUM
Adamson Law Necessitates Higher
Freight Tariffs. Is Claim.

The presidents Of twenty-three of the
principal eastern railroads yesterday sent
the Interstate Commerce Commission. a
telegram declaring a general freight rate
increase IL necessary to enable them to
maintain their railroad service They
asked for q special hearing of. their case
, and the commission yesterday set March
q for . conference
Pressure is being brought to bear on
the commission to waive accustomed
rules OF Practice in order II expedite the
granting of q general increase to roads
an over the country. The Eastern rail-
road presidents. headed by President
Rea, Of the Pennsylvania, have especial
ly urged the commission to omit the Gus
tomary long hearings and arguments and
make an immediate decision. While
quicker action than In ordinary cases is
anticipated. the commission, under til
law. cannot decide the case immediateI..
Western railroad executives who signed
the telegram to the commission today
areI A. J. Bariing. Chicago, Milwaukee
and st. Paul; Hale Holden. Chicago.
Burlington and Quincy; 8. NJ. FELTON,,
Chicago Great Western; B. L. winchell,
Union Pacific; E. p. Ripley, Atchison.
Topeka and Santa Fe; e. Pennington,
Minneapolis. St. Paul and Sault Ste
FMarie;CJ. M. Herbert, st. Louis South
western; ]. T. Clark. Chicago. st. Paul,
Minneapolis and Omaha w. g. Bierd,
Chicago and Alton; r. H Ashton, Chi
cago and Northwestern: ]. M Dickinson.
Rock Island: ]. H. Hannaford, Northern
Pacific; B. F. Bush. Missouri Pacific; J.
A. Edson. Kansas City Southern; W. B.
Biddle, St. Louis and San Francisco; 2.
L. Brown, Minneapolis and st. Louis; W.
J. Jackson, Chicago and Eastern Illinois;
A. F. Banks. Elgin, Joliet and Eastern;
c. H. Markham. Illinois Central; L. w.
Hill. Great Northern; e. Dickinson. Kan
sas City. Mexico and Orient; e F.
Keamey, Wabash, and c. e. Schaff,
Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroads.
The railroad executives telegram de-
clared that the effects of the Adamson
eight-hour law In raising wages, higher
taxes and the general increased cost Of
railroad operation makes 1t imperative
that the commission grant increased
freight rates,
The demands of the government and
Of the public cannot be met unless the
increase be granted, the telegram stated.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
COMPANY K GUARDS
AT INFORMAL SOCIAL

An informal smoker and social was
given last night to the members of Com
pany K. D. c. n. c.. and their friends
by the Company K Association, compos-
ed OF former members Of the company.
at the home OF past sergeant Donald
Roberts, 1903 Clifton street northwest.
The smoker, given at the invitation Of
Mr.. Roberts, was to create a closer re-
lation between the present members of
the company and the past members.
A buffet luncheon was served.
Among those present were Prof Ami
Brown, OF Catholic University; Capt.
Frank s. Sharpless. First Lieut.. c. D.
Sninrin. First Lieut.. Francis C. Martin.
second Lieut. Robert s. Boyd. Second
Lieut.. Chester Reich, Harry F. Rich
ards, captain of the association rife team
and officers of the society-John R Glib
son. president; Raymond New. vice presi-
cent and treasurer; and Charles r. Hol-
land. secretary.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
Is NEW PERFECT ONES"
TO JOIN POLICE FORCE

Fifteen men who have passed success
fully the physical and mental examina-
tions for positions on the Metropolitan
Police Force will be recommended for
appointment by Major Pullman tomor-
row. These men together with the
twenty-one recruits who have been work
ing in the Police Training School for the
last two weeks bring the total number
Of new appointments in the Police De-
partment within the month up to thirty
six. The total number of appointments
last year WIS only twenty-seven.
All the new men will receive a salary
of $500 a year or $500 a month. and on
July l the salary will automatically ad-
vance 10 per cent and the men will re-
ceive $3.50 a month. or $3.50 year.
There is still an opportunity for many
other men. The positions are per-
manent
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
TELLS ABOUT BEAVERS.

The habits Of unusual species Of noun
tain beavers was discussed by w. p
Taylor at the 56Sth meeting of the Bio
logical Society Of Washington in the As
sembly Hall OF Cosmos Club. Mr.. Tay-
lor said the number OF small mammals
living near well-settled localities yet with
cut knowledge of the inhabitants, wa.
numerous. He described in detail the
habits. foods. and physical pecuHarities
Of North American members of the beaver
tribe inhabiting the mountainous regions
DR.. W. r. Shufeldt and W. Dwight
Pierce also made short addresses.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25

DR.. simon said: I'VE are all proud
and happy. The victory of the Duma
means the downfall Of Russian despot-
ism and the birth Of Democracy. 1t
means the opening Of all avenues of
peaceful art. industry and education
to the Jews. Any form Of constitu-
tional government will find the Jews
hearty supporters.
words are inadequate to tell what
has Just happened in Russia and what
it all means. It is so momentous that
we sometimes ask ourselves whether
1t really is all true. 1t is the full
fillment of a long dream through which
Russia will be greater nation"
Judge Strasburger said: THE Jews
are we'll liked by the Russian populace.
The despotic and trouble-brewing ele-
mept has been deposed, and from now
on there will be peace. Prosecutions
are at an end, and with justice and
harmony prevailing. The future OF the
Jewish people in Russia will be won
derful.
IF we can only keep the Jews in
Russia alive for the next several
months the great problem of our race
will be solved. But something must be
done at once to get relief to them.
The Russian revolution means life. lib
erty, the privileges of schools and all
other privileges which come with JUS
tice to our people"
Attorney Peyser said: The Russian
revolution has opened the door of free
dom to our people. But are they to die
on the threshold? Are they to crawl
through as beggars in search OF
crust? Or shall We feed them, and
clothe them. so they may stand erect.
playing full part in the great drama
Of reconstruction Not only tho lives
but the liberty of Russian Jewery are
hanging in the balance"
He stated that 100000 Jews are
dying of exposure and starvation In
the eastern war zone. and that S1o.-
OOO, 900 must be raised Immediately IF
our unhappy brethren are to live.
DR.. AdaJah Behrend declared that the
fanatic and autocratic" government OF
Russia has died. and said: But this
downfall necessarily had to come. and
Just as soon as the Russian people awoke
to the fact that they also were people
They did awake. and the result is ap-
parent
Queen Katherine saw this end of
Russian despodsm. when she said. AS
soon as the Russian people learn l Will
no longer be an autocrat.'
'In tho evolution of civilization no
nation can afford to stand still. II It
does 1t means the overthrow of those
who will usurp power and refuse to-
respond to progress. This world has hao
enough of Kings and Emperors. Al
Democracy is the one form of modern
and equitable government
In the interests of the collection of
relief in Washington the local commit
tee is arranging for a mass meeting to
be held April g. at a place to be an
nounced later. Two of the speakers at
this gathering will be DR.. Stephen A.
Wise, of New York City, and Jacob
Billikopf, of st. Louis, executive director
Of the American Jewish Relief Commit
tee.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
NEW YORK HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Special to The Washington Herald.
New York. March 2-The following
Washingtonians are registered here to-
day:
Herald Square-F. W. Baker, ]. L.
Gammell, II. c. Slade. Ansonia-E
Berliner. Continental-C. G. Gilbert.
Wallick-H. S. Jones. Navarre-W.
Thomas Mrs. W. Thomas. F. E. Leeh-
den. jr., NJ. A. Sears. Algonquin-E. H.
Wales. Gregorian-G. A. Wells, Mrs. G.
A. Wells. Netherland-Mrs. l. L. Wright
man. Marlborough-M Ahfas. NJ. SMELL
ings Murray Hill-Mrs. S. L. Hitchcock.
Broztell-B. E. Wilson. Grand-G, But
terworth
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
Jews Unite Joy and Grief;
Russians Free, but Starving
Leading Local Members of Hebrew Faith Urg.
- 49,. Help for the Stricken Victims of the
IT BE-. .. ..- War in E11rope, - - p

Jews of Washington
the liberation Of and have received the of the uphava
Prominent Jews this city believe the problem their
new on the threshold Of equal rights and universal
Russia however being plight
of the Jews Russia 1t is feared that the millions
will live their birth of freedom
To relief
night organized committee branch of Relief
Committee which body has already collected
Jewish sufferers from the European
Simon named
Milton Saburger judge of the Municipal
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
TENNESSEE ALUMNI
FORM D. c. SOCIETY

Graduates Of the University OF Ten
nessee who live In the District gathered
in the red room OF the New Ebbitt last
night to form a local chapter Of the
alumni association OF that college
First election of officers resulted as
follows: President. Charles f. Chamblis
wee president. DR.. Marion Dorset. sec
retary, Miss E. Lucy Ogden: treasure
Ernest c. Morris; and executive chair
man, Jesse S. Cotrell.
{. b. Lane, DR.. Marion Dorset. and
Jesse s. Cottrell were appointed a CON
mtttee to draft a constitution ard
bylaws
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
DEATH RECORD.
rEnTrE

L.
Henry r. Palmer, 9 yeas. sos ltth st nv.
Mary A. Petit Is. Geo. Wash. Univ Hozpt
Walter D. Morgan. g. ll2 Seaton place nv.
Virrinia Chiffon (. Buen Home
Milton h vinson, %. St Elizabeths HospG
William a. Chrk. s.. Tuberculoss HospL-
Theodore Lvings. a, 10 Sd st. ne.
Ethel Lynch, s.. St. Eizabeth's Hospt
William ]. Greener, Sc, 1915 9Th st. nv.
Robert A. Gladmon. 70. ls0 ltth st se.
Allen Sullivan, S. Sl2 I4r1i st. ne.
Mari ]. Bunneil. y. Bmergency Hospt.
VirEisa p. Perry, 80, IL 5th st -
Robrrt Wedding. q, Gara.ld Hospt
Ambrose Ostes, GO. q s. Sol Home Hospt
Jacob b. Ernest. @, Ss Quincy place ne.
Clara Z Capdevielle. g. Emergency Hospt
COLORED.
Henry Scott, 30, Wash. Asylum Hosp1
Johannah Bythewood, n el Fla. ave. nv.
Seipeo Yothg, g. St. EliLsbeth's Hospt
Emma Z Lee, 20. AL lst se- sw.
Julia Jones, g.. SO ID St Sc
Luella BraziG. g. tuberculosis Hospt
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
BIRTH RECORD.
WHITE

Chester T. and Mabel r. Williams, pri.
John NJ. and Mildred A. Stillueil, bog.
John H. and Rena Snight. girl.
Nicholas and Marie S. Lurels. girl.
Arthur H. and Grace B. Levy, boy.
William E. and Anna V. Keese, boy.
William and Carrie Heitmuller. girl.
Isaac and Pinkie Fugitt, boy.
Peytnn B. and Mary Z Fletcher. girl
FREDERICK and Virginia Eanshaw. Crl.
Marshall J. and Katherine A. Elwen. boy.
William T and Renee Davis. boy.
Walter Fl. and Stella o. Dyer. boz.
William s. and Nina F. Carroll, boy twins.
William and Mar Z. Booth. boy.
COLORED.
Un,h and Blanche Wallace, boy.
James And Minnie Robinson, girl
James and Sarah Reed. boy.
Oliver and MARY l. Henson. hoy.
James e and Susie u Cooper bog.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
LANsING's COUPE DISCARDED,

The traditional coupe Of the State De-
rartment yesterday was tossed into the
discard when a twelve-cylinder motor
was delivered for the use Of Secretary
Lansing.
John Barry, for forty years coachman
to Secretaries of State, will be retained
In another capacity. The State Depart
ment carriage was the last horse-drawn
vehicle retained by high government Of
hcialA - -. -.- ..
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

District If Columbia and MarylAnd-Fah Sunday
and probably Monday: moderately warm; variable
winds becOming southerly and moderate
Virginia Fair Sunday and Monday; moderately
warm: moderate shifting winds becoming south
erly.
With the exception Of local rains Sunday in the
Northern Up:er Lake region and Sunday night or
Monday in Northeastern New York and Northern
New England the weather will Be fair Sunday and
Monday east Of the Mississippi River with higher
temperatures Sunday in the interior. II will be
slightly colder Monday in the lake region and the
Ohio Valley.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
FRANK C, DALEY SLATED

Frank C. Daley, United States District
Attorney at Indianapolis, who handled
the middle western election fraud cases
for the government, probably will be
appointed an assistant attorney general,
1t was learned here yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Daley will succeed William Wal
lace. He held a long conference with the
AttorTfey General yesterday. Mr. Daily's 8
home is in Bluffton, Ind.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
FEAR SPIES AT LAUNCHING

AB a preparedness precaution the
launching Of the new Dreadnaught, New
Mexico. at Brooklyn Navy Yard. April
3, will be a strictly private affair, the
Navy Department announced yesterday
Only navy officers, the governor of New
Mexico, and officials OF the State, and
will be present. The usual
launching festivities will be curtailed.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
OTHER TEMPERATURES.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Harry H Rutherford. D. and Susie Bennett, 2.
both Of Glen Wilton. Va. Rev. L Morgan Chambers.
Henry A. Brown. IT,. q. and Hazel G. Cole Ia
both Of Richmond, Va. Rev. Hugh T. Stevenson
Earle M. Dawson, q. Of Ekwood. Va. and Ksth-
ryno L. Maddox. 10. Of Remington. Va Rev. Jauns
L. t3ordon
RAYMOND N. welty. ~ and Bessie wonderiy. ..
Rev. ]. H. Jeferes
James B. Denton. 3. md jennie =. Sandy, q.
Rsy. Cornelius 9. Abbott H.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
PASSPORTS" FOR CANADIANS.

Canadians who come across the inter
national boundary to work on the Amer
lean side will be provided after May l
with identification cards. similar TO pass
ports. the Department of Labor decided
Yesterday, after many months of negotia-
tions with the Dominion government.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
YEHRESIDE
GOSSIP
- By A. B. C.

FRIDAY EVENING
I WAS out
TO MY sisters.
AND WE sat down
TO A game Of bridge.
WELL-I'M no bridge player
BUT I know this:
IT'S A game of rule
A GAME of law. H..
THERE'S VERY little luck
YOU GET what you deserve.
AND YESTERDAY
AS I was standing -
IN D. J. Kaufman's.
ON THE Avenue, .....'.
AND FELT the air"
OF ORDER. thoroushne,.,
AND EFFICIENCY
AND WATCHED the
STREAM OF customers. -
I THOUGHT to "meself:"
HERE'S A store
THAT KNOWS the rule.
OF THE Game.
=
& n
| Thank You.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
LOCAL TEMPERATURE.

Midnight, 50: a. M. s.: a. m. s.: a. m. IS
a. m. -; 10 a. m, 50; l2 noon. S.; p. m, IS
p. m. s.; p M, s.; p. m, 81; 10 p. m. -.
Highest. S.: lowest 4S
Relative humidity-s a. m, 70; m. q; Q
p M, 45
Rainfall 8 p m. to 9 p M, 46; hours Of sIn-
shine. 80; per cent II possible sunshine. 80.
Tempe1sture same date last year-REhe't' $;
lowest q.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
REFUSES TO EXTEND PAcrS.
L. 8. Declines to ModernIKe Prr
sian-Amerfcan Treatte,

Through DR.. Paul Ritter. the Swiss
minister. the United States has formally
notified Germany OF its refusal TO extend
and modernize the Prussia an American
treaties OF 179e and lSsS..
Before former Ambassador Gerard left
Berlin German officials sought TO induce
him to agree TO the changes, but he
hstly declined TO do so. The German
government then made the direct re-
quest OF this government
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25

Beautiful Spring Flowers.
Choice homegrown flowers and bloom
ing plants In profusion at Gude's. liza F.
ADV.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
LOCAL MENTION.

Ladies' Suits French Cleaned, 81 mp,
Washington Tailoring Co. 10 9Th st,
NJ. 1887.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
Add 10 Cents for
Postage

ordering your copy of the S.
book. "Aneriea-the Land We Love-"
offered for ST I.e8 with the coupon from
the back page of the supplement to
today's Herald-if you desire Il sent
By mail.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-04
NORTH ANSWERS
 NED 1T STATE

Captain Le Baron of the Mesa com pany, NJ. G. A, has returned from very successful recruiting tour in the northern part of the state. He brought with him on Wednesday ten of Fred Harveys Scouts from the Grand Canyon. These young men had been employed as guides and in other capacities about the Fl ToVar hotel. They make a fine looking lot of men. Some of them were cowboys and all of them are of fine physique and are of the material of which soldiers are made.
 lie northern part of the state has a better understanding of the need of men for the First Arizona regiment than any other part of the state. Every section has contributed literally. The little town of St. Johns in Apache county has sent fourteen. Everywhere Captain Le Baron fcdnd cooperation in his recruiting work and he was especially assisted by President R. H. H. Blome of the Northern Arizona
Arizona republican., 1917-05-04

at the moment that payments will be arranged Tn such way as not to cause inconvenience or disturbance. Deposits of funds will be made in as large a number of banks throughout the coun- try as practicabl and they will be withdrawn as gradually as the require ments of the government will permit III order that the minimum amount of money shall at any one time re taken out of the channels of business.
 Since the great bulk of the credits to be established for the foreign gov ernments is required for purchases made in this country the operation will be largely a transfer or exchange of credits and should have a stimulat- Ing and helpful effect upon the gen. eral business and financial situation
 From communications I have re- celVed from every part of the country large over er-subscription to the issue seems beyond doubt.
 This is the largest single piece of financing ever undertaken by the gov ernment of the United States and in order that ample opportunity may be gwen every one to subscribe I have decided to use the 12 federal reserve banks, which are fiscal agencies of the government, as the central agency in each of the F federal reserve districts Tor receiving the subscriptions, for taking care of the details of deliveries Of the bonds after allotment. and for handling the payments of subscriD- tons in such manner as will best serve the general business and financial sit uation.
 All banks. national state and trust