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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
ARRESTED FOR A SPY.
L. 0. Robbins, Federal Employe,
Nabbed by Sheriff, Later Liberated,

Because L. o. Robbins. chief Of
division in the Office of the auditor for
the Interior Department, on an out
ing to Winchester. Va. endeavored to
make Photographic picture of a
picturesque old mill he ran foul Of the
busy sheriff Of the county. who took
him for German spy. 1t SO happened
that the old mill. at Rouss Springs, was
still utilized as a power house for the
water supply of Winchester.
Robbins Is a camera hend. He II
about as American as they make 'em. to
the colors born and loyal to the heart.
But he was arrested on suspicion.
The sheriff took him to headquar-
tiers. Robbins. in the confidence of
the innocence of his purpose and dis
position, protested most loudly and
perhaps angrily against this indignity
to full-blooded American citizen. But
to no immediate avail, and IL looked
like the jug for him.
He told who he was in official life.
The sheriff pooh-poohed. but finally
consented to ask Washington. HIS
description was sent into Washington
by ong-distance telephone. The sheriff
was finally convinced; Robbins was re-
leased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
CONTEST. DUE IN SENATE
OVER DEFENSE COUNCIL
Membership One Of Problems Which
Face Observation-Disclosures
With Present Plan.

Inquiry among senators develops that
there will be a contest over that sec
ton of the food-control bill which in
council of national defense from re-
tanning their connection with the
board, to which they were invited by
the government. and at the same time
maintain their business interest in
concerns which may be called upon to
furnish supplies to the army and navy
1t was said today that President
Wilson's appeal for the withdrawal of
the amendment placing this section in
the Senate bill will have to be acted
upon by the full committee, as the
amendment was ordered by unanimous
vote of the committee. and its pro-
ponent cannot withdraw it, as request
ed by the President
Furthermore, 1t is declared that there
is strong feeling among senators that
some provision of this kind ought to be
in the law. 1t is contended that the
objections raised to the coal rate
agreement of the Peabody committee
of the national defense council, and
! the testimony showing an aluminium
monopoly. have convinced many sena-
| ton is necessary.
| At the same time 1t is realized that
! literal observance of the spirit, as well
as the letter, of the law contemplate ed
by the amendment practically would
| disorganize the present personnel OF
| that body and put an end to its recog-
| nized usefulness.
In the very nature of requirements
the membership Of the council includes
men connected in a business way with
| every industry which will furnish sup
plies to the government. 1t ~ pointed
out that these men were invited into
| the council on account of their very
familiarity with the trades. businesses
and industries.
But there is no mistaking the feeling
existent among many senators. recent
ly voiced in debate, that the present
situation Is incongruous. to say the
least-"intolerable" Is the word most
frequently used-and when the section
comes up for consideration this week
1t will be debated again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
City's Devastation Discussed.

1t is remarked, also, that the aerial
attack raises to practical level the
question of a possible absolute devasta-
ton Of London by aircraft and the in
Fiction Of such losses as would amount
to a serious military defeat. If a score
of enemy machines are able to operate
with calm impunity, 1t is asked. what
will happen if 200 come, or, as the
Koelnische Zeitung recently urged. a
thousand?
Those favoring reprisals naturally
emphasize their demand, while others
contend reprisals not only are useless,
but would lead to competition in
brutality wherein the expert will beat
the amateur"
Some editorials refer to the hope
with which the advent of the Ameri-
can air forces is awaited. anticipating
important result therefrom.
Kennedy Jones, director Of food
economy. speaking at Muswell Hill. a
suburb Of London, said there must be no
moro shilly -shal1ying with the question of
reprisals, and disquieting reports that
Lord French is hampered in the discharge
of his duties by other departments must
be disposed Of once and for all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
The Waste of War

is terrible, but the waste of
food in times of peace is
colossal. Rich and poor
alike eat tons of food that
has little food value-apd
thisuseless food breaks down
the so-called eliminating or
gans and depletes the physi-
cal and mental powers.
Shredded Wheat Biscuit
is all food, prepared by a pro-
cess which makes every
particle thoroughly digested.
1t is 100 per cent. whole
wheat. Two or three of
these Biscuits with milk
make a nourishing meal,
supplying the grea attest
amount of energy at lowest
cost. Delicious with sliced
bananas, berries or other
fruits. Made at Niagara
Falls, N. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
ENGLAND FEELS
SHE IS 'p|SGRAcED
Extreme Bitterness Felt Over
Most Recent German Air
Raid on London.


LONDON. July 9.-The morning
newspapers subordinate everything TO
Saturdays air raid The comments
thereon reflect the popular :ndigna-
ton. while some indulge in spirited
condemnation of the government. The
country. it is declared. has been hu-
inflated and disEraced in a manner
never experienced since the Dutch fleet
burned Chatham, more than $50 years
ago
The incident is described by the most
angry commentators as disgracetui
alike to the war Office and the admi-
rally air service. and the removal OF
those responsible for the miserable
display of incompetence" is demanded
Even those comments which are more
restrained complain that Great Britain
is falling behind in aircraft construc-
ton and say 1t needs speeding up. Cen
Haig's reference to increased German
air activity is regarded as highly sig
nif1cant. In all the comments there is
the same note OF outraged national
pride and disgust at the iinpunity with
which the enemy came. raided and de-
parted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
Cabinet Officers Left OF Of Rivers
and Harbors Commission.

Revision OF the House rivers and
harbors appropriation bill virtually
was completed today by the Senate
commerce committee and will be re-
ported tomorrow with few changes
from the House total of $27,0O0.o00
The provision for the so-called New
lands commission to make a general
Investigation Of waterways, was radi-
cally changed by the committee and
is expected to furnish the principal
contention IN the Senate. Instead
Of q commission of cabinet oficers and
army engineers. the COMMITTEES pro-
vides for q commission without cabinet
representation. composed Of two army
onloefs, nve hydraulic engineers and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
SAYS TIME IS INoPPORTUNE,
Spanish Cabinet Rejects Request Of
Catalonians for Parliament Session.

MADRID. July 9.-The government
Yesterday decided that the present time
was tnopportune to summon parIia-
ment. The question was considered at
a cabinet meeting after a request had
been received from a number of Cata-
lonian senators and deputies asking
that the legislative assembly be con-
voked. They declared that II the gov
parliament they would call upon the
members thereof to meet in Barcelona
July 10.
The government decided yesterday
that II the deputies and senators held
the proposed extraordinary meeting at
Barcelona 1t would be considered a Sc
ditious act liable to punishment under
the Spanish penal code,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
Jewish Congress Postponed.

NEW YORK. July e-Tae American
Jewish congress. which was to have
been held in Washington September 81.
has heen postponed TO November Is The
purpose of the congress will be TO
strive for the attainment of full rights
for the Jewish people in all lands where
such rights are denied them. and to
take up the economic reconstruction OF
Jewish communities in the war zones
after the war is over"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
Poor Widow Faces Living Problem

How to provide for herself and ten
children is the problem which Mrs.
Mary Loveless Of 622 26th street north
Joseph o. Loveless. was killed in !
street car accident last week while at
work.
Mrs. Loveless has been left with
only small life insurance fund which
is to provide her with small amount
weekly for six months. She is NOT
certain just when these payments will
begin.
She has eleven children. one of whom
Is married. The other ten range in
age from nine months up to nineteen
wears.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
American Films Popular Abroad.

American moving pictures are be-
coming increasingly popular in foreign
countries. where people are. given a
chance to see in their home cities the
beauties of America. according to a
report of the bureau of foreign and
domestic commerce. On the other
hand, the imports Of foreign films into
this country are decreasing, but an in
crease is shown in the amount of SEN
sitized but not exposed films imported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
Thousands Visit Scene.

Indifferent to a steady downpour of rain,
which lasted the whole Of yesterday, many
thousands visited the scene where bombs
fell Saturday hoping to see extensive DAM
age to property. In this they were dis
appointed. A close inspection OF the dam
aged buildings showed that the zone af-
fected by each bomb was marvelously
circumscrfbed in nearly every case The
damage consisted mainly of broken glass
and window framing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
Hopes to Regulate Rates.

With the power to commander ves-
sells intrusted to 1t, If the President
SO delegates the authority vested in
him by Congress. the shipping board
hopes to regulate rates in the interest
of the least disturbance possible with
trade to South America and other
new world ports. Chairman Denman
has so intimated in correspondence
with the Merchants Association, one
Of the big maritime organiza tions of
the Atlantic seaboard.
This organization urged the shipping
board to disturb trade as little as pos
sible, especially South American COM
merce. recognizing that the needs and
exigencies" of the military situation
shall have prime consideration. Exist
ing high rates. withdrawal of con-
tracts by steamship agents because of
seizure of vessels and other develop
ments injurious to trade were recited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
NATIONAL EDUCATION BODY
OPENS IMPORTANT SESSION

PORTLAND. Ore. July 9.-"We have
had meetings Of the National Education
Association that were more largely
attended than the present one" said
President Robert Alley, just before the
opening today of the annual conven-
ton of that body. but / belive we
never have had moro important one,
nor one honored by a more distinguish
ed attendance"
A business meeting Of the National
Council of Education was the first i'm
portant event of the day. followed by
the annual meeting of the board of
directors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
its "Aveaida Presidente Wilson.

The Department Of state /. In re-
ceipt of a dispatch from the American
consul general at Rio Ge Janeiro to
The effect that the municipal council Of
the city OF Sac Fauio had charged one
of the principal avenues OF the city.
AvcnIda AihauSahasu, 10 "Ayenida
I,icsII,ptr Wilson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
The Food Administration Saws

SAVE THE SUGAE-Susar
is >earcer. We use today three
times as much per person as
our allies. So there may be
enough for all al reasonable
price use less candy and sweet
drinks. DO not stint sugar III
putting up irrit and jams. They
will save butter.
II every ore in America saves
one ounce OF sugar daily IL
means 100000 tons for the
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
Board of Trade Elects Members.

The following applicants were elect
ed as members of the Washington
Board of Trade at a meeting of the
executive committee of that organiza-
ton this afternoon: b. Stanley Sim
mons. Henry B. Myers. Spencer B. Prem
tiss. c. A. Roussos and julius I. Peyser
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09

Diving from q wharf at Rosebank
Shore. Back river. Nd, Frederick Helm,
IT,. nineteen years old. son Of Frederick
Helm. struck the sand bottom and
broke his neck. His body was recov-
ered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
CONCLUSION OF PEACE
| CONDITIONS DEMANDED
German Minority Socialists for Gen.
eral Disarmament-Policy of
Conquest Condemned.

STOCKHOLM. July 9.-Immediate
conclusion of peace conditions which
shall include the establishment o. an in
ternational convention to bring about
general disarmament is the demand OF
the international proletariat. according
to German minority socialists who have
Just issued a lengthy memorandum
Economic isolation Of states are con-
demned. the memorandum continues
and obligatory international arbitration
should be instituted. Equal rights OF
all inhabitants of any country, regard
less of nationality, race or religion, is
an imperative necessity. Other recon-
mendations are:
Secret treaties must be abolished.
Notifications of frontiers must depend
on the consent of the populations con-
ce.ned and must not be effected by vio-
lence.
Annexations and indemnities shall be
fixed on the basis of the right of ma
tions to decide their own destinies.
Would Re-Establish Serbia,
Re-establishment of Serbia as an in
dependent autonomous state is neces-
sary.
The aspirations Of the Polish people
toward national unity is understood
but to concede right of autonomy to
sian and Austrian Poland is irreconcila-
BILE with the right Of nations to decide
their own destinies
Continuation of the war to estab-
lish this right as well as to solve the
question of Alsoce-Lorraine is CON
demned. An opportunity ought to be
given Alsacre-Lorraine to decide by
referendum to which country 1t wishes
to belong.
For Belgian Independence.
1t is impossible to refuse Belgium
complete political independence and
complete economic autonomy. The Bel
gian people should receive PREPARATION
and damages due to war. PARTICULAR,
the restitution of economic losses, this
having nothing in common with wal
indemnities. which Is condemned
The policy Of colonial conquest is
condemned.
The essential preliminary of a last.
ing peace is the independence Of the
socialist parties in their relation will
impertalistic governments.
A peace program would be idle talk
unless supported by energetic interna-
tional efforts of the masses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
Resources Far From Exhausted.

THE vast resources of quick wood
construction" says Chairman Denman's
statement, ARE still far from exhaust
ed. and we believe more steel con-
tracts can be placed. We need wooden
vessels of both slow and fast speeds.
The slower can relieve our coastwise
congestion and our car shortage. Many
wooden ships can be built which are
faster than the majority of the ves-
sells now crossing the war zone"
Gen. Cocktails attitude toward wood
en- ship construction still Is somewhat
in doubt, but recent reports have in
dictated that he is changing his view
somewhat and favoring a larger wood
en-ship program.
President Wilson as yet has not del
egated the powers conferred on him in
the shipping act. and last nights ship
ping board announcement was taken
by some to indicate the present ar
rangement would be continued, with
Gen. Cocktails in charge of the build
Ing program under the general direc-
ton of the feet corporation. whose
president is. Mr.. Denman and whose
directors are the other members of the
shipping board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
NEED HALF BILLION
MORE FOR SHIPPING
First S5O0,O00,000 Appro-
priated for Construction
Absorbed by Contracts.
STATEMENT BY DENMAN

The first 100000 900 appropriation for
federal ship construction has been ali
sorhed already by contracts awarded
or about TO be closed, and the shipping
board probably will ask another half
billion of Congress. This appropriation.
if voted. would be used extensively for
wooden construction.
Chairman Denman of the shipping
board has issued a statement of this
prospect Approval Of the President has
not yet been obtained. He is under
stood. however. to be fully in sympathy
with the view that the allies cannot win
the war unless every resource is ar
piled to creation of great American
merchant fleet.
If the plans of the shipping board and
the emergency fleet corporation are car
rled to successful conclusion. it is
learned first estimates of 5000. 900
tons construction within eighteen
months will be exceeded. Present pur-
pose is to construct at least 5000. 900
tons dead weight of shipping in addition
to vessels to he taken over by the gov
eminent now under construction on
private contracts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.

$50 REWARD FOR INFORMATIoN REGARD
ing brown Empir. model GO. taken from
Blair Lees residence. July 4. at $40 PM: Dis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET
Features of the Days Dealings in All
the Leading Stocks

New York, Feb. 9.-Lowest prices of
the week and for a much longer peri
cd in some noteworthy instances, were
registered today on almost a minimum
Of operations. Tho early movement
was of the uncertain character recent
ly noted, but In the later dealings re-
cessions became more general.
Every part of the securities list was
affected, except a few specialties in the
equipment class, high grade shares
losing ground as we'll as the less rep
resentative issues. Offerings were mod
crate in almost all cases, but it re-
quired only slight pressure to cause re-
actions.
Washington was the center Of inter-
est and Wall Street business seethed
with rumors. These ranged from the
mildly optimistic to the more omnibus
as prices rose and fell.
Rails were slightly better during the
forenoon. offering hope Of an abate-
ment of the recent liquidation. Relief
was only temporary, however, trans
portation shares falling back with the
general market to lowest levels in the
last hour, though rallying slightly at
the close
Trading in bonds was light but all
most entirely at recessions. The Anglo
French fives made an extreme decline
of half a point to the new low record
Of 80 "a and the latest United King
dom issue also fell to a new minimum.
Speculative railway bonds. especially
the convertibles also receded Total
bonds sales (par va1ue) aggregated So
$4,000. The few notable changes in
stocks included Peoples Gas of Chi
cago, which made an extreme decline
of 1-2 points of the unfavorable
statement for 1916. Local fractions also
fell to 1-2 points, with / to Q for
shippings, motor accessories, coppers
and war supplies generally.
Little significance was attached to
the relatively minor advances in Beth
lehem Steel, OILS, Central Leather and
prominent issues. most of which were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10
WOMAN FINANCIER
ROBS BERLIN RICH

Frau Metra Kupfer has been arrest
ed at Berlin. Germany, for swindiing
operations that almost rival those OF
Nine. Humbert OF Paris She did
business under the name OF Food
stuff Supply. NJ. G. Kupfer." which
to many sounded highly off,cini
and encouraged small capitalist oa-
pecially, to invest their money with
her. These investors received prom.
ises of yearly interest OF s per cent
and dividends amounting TO as much
as 20 per cent a month
Frau Kupfer came from Ieipsiy M
the start of the war and borrowed
400 marks (s92). with which she
opened a small Office. She purchased
artificial honey and later resold nj
great profit II was but shor.
time until she had 10000 marks
S2S00), and this she invested in other
food products. reselling them at OK
travagant prices.
Her fascinating manners gained
her hundreds OF thousands of marks
from investors. and she finally organ
lied 100000 mark (s2. SOC. O0O con-
Germ.
Dividends were paid regularly each
month. She explained her enormous
profits as coming from certain table
luxuries which were not under gov
eminent control.
If. an investor became suspicious
or thought he had profted enough
and wanted his money back he was
paid, and for every one who thus
withdrew ten new investors came in.
All went well for many months.
until Frau Kupfer decided TO branch
out even more She took large
apartment on the fashionable Knis-
erdamm. which was splendidly FUR
nished and presided over by herself
and her young and handsome daugh-
ter. To this place the two women
managed to attract n number Of
wealthy people, from whom they SEE
lected their victims.
Frau Kupfer forged contracts for
army food. and as her business grew
she established a smuggling concern.
This the rich people OF Berlin
bought willingly at extortionate
prices. Hotels bid for a chance 20
purchase her products. Frau Kupfer
began quietly obtaining enormous
sums on her promises for future de-
livery.
Nearly 100000 marks (tiIe. ooo) IN
cash. and bank books showing de-
posits OF some 100000 marks nomi-
nally $142. 800. were found in the house
In the Kaiserdamm. and smaller sums
at the business office.
The defalcations OF the two women
amounted to several million marks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10

whom you are talking TO. and no one
need tell you without first knowing
who you are. When you get your num-
ber before asking for the person with
whom you wish TO speak. announce
yourself. Say: Hello. this is Mrs
Smith talking. May l speak 10 Miss
Brown" Or Hello Miss Brown" ~
you recognize her voice. this IL Mary
Smith"
Many business persons and some so
ciety women as well refuse To answer
a telephone call when the person who
wishes to speak does not announce
himself first. A caller would be IA well
justified in thinking that she would be
ushered into drawing room when she
was unwilling TO give her own name or
"a card.-Albany Knickerbocker Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10

$500 GOING WEST-3.O4 A. NJ.
iMTF.NWM except Monday. Portland
iAuI.li, &Et anG Boston; 6.SS A. ~,
iEe7f7ef1ks Lewiston. Pennington,
ia. 77A89AskAE kockland, Portland. Bos-
lzakallvl SSiiSS11l42i ton, Montreal and Que
bee; $50 A M, Bruins
wick, Lewiston, Portland, Boston; 12.4S
T. NJ, Hallowell Gardiner and So.
Gardiner; 3.o5 =. NJ, local; 4.O7 p. NJ.
(express), Brunswick Rockland, Port
land, Boston and New York; 5.15 p. NJ,
Hallowell, Gardiner and So. Gardiner; 6 Il
z. NJ, mot beyond Portland); 1910 p. NJ,
Lewiston. Bath. Portland, Boston. sun
days 304 and 10.15 A. NJ, 33S New York;
and 1o.40 7. NJ, Portland and Boston
GOING castillo A. M. Bangor, Ca
lais, Bar Harbor, st. John, Halifax,
Aroostook Co. Sunday morning at lis
A. NJ, does not connect beyond Bangor
6.33 A. NJ, local to Moosehead Lake (via
Oakland), Belfast, Foxcroft and Bangor:
9.17 A. NJ, local to Belfast, Bangor and
SkoWhegan; 1905 Z. NJ, Waterville, Ban
gor b. < A. r. r.. Calais, ST. John and
Halifax; 2.37 p. NJ. express to Water
Vile; thence local to Bangor and Malta
wamkeag; 800 P. NJ, Watervile and
Skowhegan; 1.07 P. NJ. Waterville, Show
hogan and BANGOR. sundays $50 A. NJ.
2 SO P. NJ. for Bangor, $50 A. NJ. and 253
=. NJ. for Skowhegan.
Trains leave Augusta for Hallowell
Gardner and South Gardiner at 63S. 936
A. NJ. 12.4s, 3.05. Sis, 612 1O4O.. Hailowel
and Gardiner only 4.07 P NJ. Gardiner
only 3Q A. NJ. except Mondays
II .. WALDRON. Gen'l Passenger Agt
d. I. Douglass. Genl Mgr, Portland, Me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10
FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET, MOD.

ern conveniences, centrally located. Mrs
{. Fl. Dunton, Perham St, Cor. Court
Augusta. feb1od3t*