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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
HINTS EXCESS PROFITS
ON CANNED VEGETABLES
Trade Commission Reports Retail
Prices Nearly Twice the Cost
Charge at Factories

Current retail prices on canned vege-
tables are nearly twice the prices paid
Gamers by wholesalers for this seasons
output. the federal trade commission re-
ported today, in connection with its in
vestieation into food prices. The inquiry
into canned goods. the commission ex-
planned. is ito forestall speculative
prices"
Wholesalers are paying about ~ cents
a can for corn and about ets cents for
tomatoes and peas, T. o. b. factory. The
same cans are sold retail at an average OF
II cents for corn, Is cents for peas and
20 cents for tomatoes
"A large part Of the canned goods now
being sold at these prices is last year.
pack" says q commission statement. land
was sold by the Gamers at considerably
lower prices than now prevail"
The statement does not attempt to
analyze the difference In prices. but says:
Next autumn and winter. IL complaints
are made in any locality that unreasona-
BILE prices are being charged for the can
ned peas. corn. tomatoes, salmon or sim
liar products which are now being packed.
tho commission will be in a position to
promptly expose any extortion"
Reports have been received from about
1000 canning factories in response to the
commissions inquiries. The commission
will Investigate quantities purchased by
various dealers in an effort to prevent
speculative holding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
BOHEMIAN DESERTIONS
FREQUENT DURING WAR
Have Felt More Closely Allied With
the Russians-Some Regiments
Go Over to Enemy in Body.

By the Associated Press.
COPENHAGEN. June 2S.-The dis
closures OF the retiring Austrian min.
lister Of defense. r. Won Gsord. bsSors
q reichsrath committee that three Bo-
hemian regiments had, during the war,
gone over to the enemy in . body. and
his statement that Czech prisoners OF
war volunteered for service against
|Austria-Hungary in considerable mum.
bers, revealed only q part OF the anti.
Austrian demonstrations OF Bohemian
troops, who through long-conttnued
conflicts with the Germans for dont.
nance in Bohemia, have felt in q way
more closely allied with Russians than
with Teuton-directed Austria
It is fact freely admitted in Aus.
tria-Hungary. although the newspa-
pers have never previously been per-
mitted to refer plainly to II, that from
the beginning of the war Bohemians
deserted en- masse at every oppor-
tunity. Certain regiments, as early
as the spring of 1915. had to be deci-
mated because Of their conduct in the
face of the enemy. The Royal Boz
hemian Bodyguard Regiment was per-
manently disbanded at that time and
its colors sent to the arsenal In
Vienna
It was at about this period that the
correspondent saw naive letter from
q Bohemian prisoner in serbia advie-
ing his comrades not to desert while
In Serbia, as the conditions OF resi-.
dence there were too unpleasant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
Confident OF SUCCESS
IN CAVALRY RECRUITING
omcers in Charge Of Campaign for
Completing LIST D. c. Squadron
Report Successful Drive.

ENCOURAGED with their success OF
yesterday. tho first day of the recruit
ing drive" to Ill the ranks OF tho
LIST Squadron of Cavalry, n. G. d. c..
ment were obtained. ofhcers in charge
today predicted a most successful cam
paign. Seven applications had been re-
ceived up until l o'clock today.
Of recruiting headquarters. 1927 F
street northwest. promises a varied and
interesting program each day during
the week. He said although they may
not obtain 200 recruits wanted. he
expects moro than 100 enlistments this
week. He said IL the 200 are not OBJ
tanned this week the campaign will be
extended another week.
One of the features planned for this
week-probably Friday eveninR-wili
be an address. at the headquarters. by
man impersonating Uncle Sam. This
stunt" is to be given to stimulate in
terest among the young men in the
military service
CHIEF entertainment today. playing at
frequent intervals in front Of the re-
cruiting station.
Motion pictures showing the cavalry
in action and other patriotic Aims were
shown on a screen on the building OPP
posite the station last night. Special
pictures are to be shown every night
this week.
Those who applied for enlistments
yesterday were Floyd Herndon. Leo c.
John. William A. Faulkner, H. Colo
man. Tony Cernut. John Mcneil. Pow
ell Roberts. Logan Purcell. William
Dorsey. A. NJ Pike. Percy Reed. Carl
II. Kirpley. Harry Rinker. Charles
Knauff and Oscar NJ Harkness
Tho applications received up until I
O'Clock today were by oliver r.
Schmidt, Paul e. Callahan, Charles q.
Reed, William R Beall, George N
Jones. N v. Byrnes and T. AmoA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
EFFORT TO PROVE COLLISION.
Prosecutor Of Mrs. Mooney Charges
Concerted Acts Leading to Explosion

SAN FRANCISCO. June 26.-Counsel
for the state in the murder trial OF
Mrs Rena Mooney announced that their
efforts today would be continued in
presenting evidence which. in their
opinion, tended to establish a concerted
plan of action between Mrs Mooney and
other persons, leading up to the bomb
explosion here last July.
Counsel for the prosecution contend
that the explosion was the elimination
of a series Of planned acts. the defense
vigorously combating the introduction
of any evidence on this theory. Tho
tional introduction of such evidence,
while reserving his final ruling as to
whether the jury will be permitted to
consider 1t in reaching q verdict
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
NINE MORE SUFFRAGIST
PICKETS UNDER ARREST
Each Required to Deposit $25 Col
lateral for Appearance in Po-
lice Court Tomorrow.

Nine members Of the woman's party
today were arrested and held at police
Headquarters until s25 apiece was de-
posted for their release, to appear at
Police Court tomorrow morning at 8
clock. when the cases of all tho pick
cts and banner bearers arrested to date
will be heard
Those arrested today were Mrs. Annie
Aneil. Wilmington. Del: Miss Maude
Jamison. Norfolk, Va; Miss vir-
GINA Arnold. Asheville, N c.; Miss
Lavinia Dock, Philadelphia: Miss Hazel
Hunkina Billings Mont: Miss Gladys
Grenier Baltimore: Miss Katherine
Morey. Boston: Miss Mabel Vernon. Ne
vada. and Miss Vivian Pierce. Cali
fornia-
Fourteen arrests were made yester-
day afternoon. These women were
taken to headquarters, but were re-
leased on personal bonds.
Those arrested yesterday were: Misses
Mabel Vernon. Nevada: Katherine Mo-
ray, Boston; Maude Jamison. Norfolk;
Lucy Burns. New York: Florence You
mans. Minnesota: Berta Crone, San
Francisco; Virginia Arnold, North
Carolina; Lavinia Dock, Philadelphia;
Pauline Clarke. New York; Martina
Hickey, Washington, D. c.: Elizabeth
Stuyvesant Cincinnati: Mrs. Alex.
Shields, Texas; Mrs. Annie Arniel, Del
aware. and Mrs. Townsend Scott, Bal
dmore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
OKLAHOMA ST0CKMEN
ARE SHOT DEAD IN FEUD
N. B. Ballsw Kills Two Enemies Of
Long Standing and Il
Himself Slain. ! \

MUsKodEE. Okla. June ss-A bitter
feud Of many years standing terminated
late yesterday In the death OF N b.
Ballew. Frank Lucy and Edward Neely.
stockmen. near Cookeon. twenty-five
miles southeast Of this city. according to
reports received here today
Advices received by the sheriff Of Chero-
kee county stated Ballew yesterday rode
to Neely's house. called him to the door
and shot him to death. then proceeded to
Lucy's ranch. a few miles distant. The
two men exchanged shots and Lucy fell
dead. As Ballew started away a shot from
the house killed him.
There had been Ill feeling for years
between Ballew and Lucy and Nicely
Reports to the sherif's ONCE state that
two weeks ago 4 Ballew branding iron
was stamped on one of Lucy's yearlings
and fresh quarrel resulted. This is
thought to have been the direct cause OF
the killing. II was not known how Nicely
was involved in the quarrel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
LAST CHANCE TO AVOID JAIL.
Man and Woman Slackers in New
York Given Warning,

NEW YORK, June GA last chance
to avoid Jail sentence Of six months
today was given all man and woman
residents Of the city who had failed
to register when the state military
census closed at 10 o'clock last night.
E. P. Goodrich. director of the census
for this city, announced that thirty
registration booths would be kept open
today and tomorrow to give an OPP
portunity to register to persons pre-
vented by illness. absence from the
city or other cause from enrolling.
Many subpoenas have been issued by
Director Goodrich summoning to his
office for conference persons who
have publicly stated that they did not
intend to register.
Their refusal to comply with the
law today or tomorrow will result II
formal charges being preferred against
them. he stated. with the certainty Of
jail sentence. without the alternative
Of fine. With others. Emma Gold
man and Alexander Berkman have been
subpoenaed.
1t was estimated that 100000 would
register today, increasing the total Of
2.S26.l25 in this city reported when
the polling places closed last night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
PAY OF HEROES OF 1776.
Revolutionary Soldiers Got Only sec
a Year.

CHICAGO, June 2e.-An interesting
comparison between the pay received
by men who served under George Wash
ington and that which will be paid
American soldiers who go to France in
Pershings war army was seen today
in a recruiting argument which placed
side with one appealing for men now.
The men who won freedom for the
United States received $50 year. the
for himself and friends" according to
the poster, which points out that am
pie rations were allowed the army and
IAN annual and fully sufficient supply
Of good and handsome clothing"
The man who enlists during recruit
ing week will receive not merely food
and clothing. but at least $50 a month,
with an automatic increase of 20 per
cent when ordered to foreign service.
If he qualified as frst-class private he
will receive S33 a month. and men with
trades do even better. Cooks especially
are wanted at s3S a month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
HAS MINE-SWEEPING DEVICE.
Liner Reaches Atlantic Port That
Suffered Once From Explosion.

AN ATLANTIC PORT June ga
mine sweeping device calculated to
pick up and safely bring to tho sur
face any mines that may be. in the
path Of vessels IL now being attached
to a number of ships proceeding
through the waters Of the war zone.
One of these devices was observed on
a passenger liner which arrived here
today. 1t is attached to the bows and
when let down a'netted projection ex-
tends a dozen or more feet on either
side of the ship. II a mine Is en-
countered 1t is picked up and brought
to the surface at a safe distance from
the vessel.
The ship to which the device was
attached Is on her first trip here since
April, when she was compelled to seek
a dry dock in British port on ac-
count of damage from a mine. Tho
explosion, officers said. tore a big hole
in her bottom and killed one member
Of the crew. Watertight compart-
ments held and tho ship was able to
mako port without assistance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
Subcommittee AMENDS
FOOD CONTROL MEASURE
Senators Would Extend Powers ia
IRON, Steel, Farm Implements
and Other Products.

Extension OF government control to
iron and steel and their products, Pc
troleum ana its products. farm nipple.
ments and sisal. 1ute and hemp prod.
ucts. such as binding Irvine, was de-
cfded upon today as an amendment to
the administration food control bill by
q Senate agriculture subcommittee. Ad.
dition Of other articles IL under con.
sideration.
Other amendments agreed to by the
subcommittee. which will remove much
opposition to the legislation. provide
gardeners and stock raisers' products
raised upon their own land. and shall
not give the food administrator power
to impose individuals rations or regu-
late their meals
The committee deferred action upon
the prohibition sections.
All Of the amendments agreed to ex-
cept one were proposed by Senator
Chamberlain. in charge of the bill for
the administration. and were unani-
gested extending government control
to binding Irvine products.
Senator Gore said the amendments re.
move many OF the principal objections
raised by tho bills opponents in the
Senate. but not all. He proposes limit
Ing government control Of the 'neces-
saries" to agencies Of distribution alone
in interstate commerce. eliminating reg
ulation Of production and transporta-
ton.
The subcommittee expects to complete
it's work late today for a report to the
full committee tomorrow, when the
amended bill may be brought before the
Senate.
A special subcommittee, consisting of
Senators Gore, Chamberlain and Ken
yon. was appointed today to consider
further amendments, especially those
relating to the section which would al
low the government to commander
steel and iron plants, mines. oil wells,
reflneries and pipe lines and other fac
tories and manufacturing plants. Modi-
fcation of this section is demanded by
Senator Gore and others of the OPP
ponents. They desire to have such au-
thority limited to military or public de-
Tense purposes
stock rafsers and gardeners from the
blanket" control legislation would also
include cooperative farmers associa-
lions,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
ARMY SUSPENDS CANNON
SALUTES TO DIGNITARIES

Suspension during the war Of all can
non salutes to visiting dignitaries at
army posts, Notifications or encamp-
ments was ordered today by the War
Department.
Athletic contests, except interclass
meets. have been suspended at West
Point for the calendar year to permit
greater concentration of effort by the
student body in preparing for commits
sions In the army in less than the or
binary four-year course.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
HUGE CROWD TO WITNESS
RED CROSS BALL GAME
Congressional Teams Likely to Be
Greeted by Audience Of $1,000
or More Saturday.

With $4,000 tickets in the hands of
various committees that are endeavor-
ing to dispose Of them and reports
coming in to the effect that they are
selling like hot cakes" In the govern
ment departments. Indications today
are that an enormous crowd will see
the congressional base ball game to be
played at American League Park next
Saturday for the benefit Of the Red
Cross.
The citizens committee on arrange
ments, Of which Melvin C. Hazen is
chairman. received an order late yes
terday from Chief Clerk Wilmeth Of
the Treasury Department for 100 addi-
had been supplied with. 600 tickets for
that department Committees in other
government Offices reported gratifying
progress with the advance sale Of
seats.
william p. Emo. director Of tho Dis
trict Home Defense League. yesterday
bought twenty-five seats. one each for
the eleven police captains and eleven
civilian captains Of the league Tho
league representatives will attend in a
body.
Girl Scouts of the District are aiding
in the sale of tickets. and Boy Scouts
will take the field Wednesday to con-
tribute their bit in this way toward
increasing the funds Of the Red Cross.
Commissioner Newman may appear
with the reserve officers from Fort
Myer who are to give an exhibition
drill before the ball game starts. Re-
quest has been made by the committee
that the Commissioner be included
among those detailed for this service.
With the Vice President and Mrs.
Marshall and members OF the cabinet
and their wives among those who have
engaged seats. the entertainment.
which, in addition to the ball game and
drill, will include a concert by the
United States Marine Band, is assured
Of attracting a distinguished audience.
Representative Miller, captain OF the
republican team. and Representative
Harrison, captain Of the democratic
team. promise lively contest when
their athletes take the field. About fifty
candidates. members of the House of
Representatives. have applied for posi-
lions on the two mines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
CALLS FOR CLAN MacLEAN.
British Recruiters Want Men 70,
Regiment of "Highlapdersn

NEW YORK. June ga call for the
Clan MacLean has been sounded from m
headquarters of the British recruiting
mission in this city. About fifty or sixty
men. MacLeans preferred. are wanted to
NIL the vacancies In the ranks Of the
forces. which the British government
will be asked to designate as the Mac
Lean Highlanders Of North America.
Already the states arc represented on
the rolls OF the battalion. for which
Lieut.. Col. Percy Guthrie. who will
command 1t in France. Is here seeking
recruits.
In the last ten days a total of 1901
British subjects have enlisted here for
service in France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
POLICE CHIEF Is CONVICTED.
Guilty With Other indianapolis OF.
ficials Of Election Frauds.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. June 26.-Sam.
uel v. Perrott, chief Of the Indianspons
guilty of a conspiracy to commit cleo.
ton frauds in connection with the 1914
registration and election by the YER
dict of a Jury returned last night In
the United States district court mere.
The others who were convicted were
Roy A. Pope. police captain; Waylend
Sanders and Morton c. Hulse. police
sergeants; Lee Stringer. city detective:
and Herman F. Adam. city inspector OF
weights and measures.
A seventh defendant. Frank NJ; Jonh.
son, patrolman, was acquitted by the
jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
SAFE AND SANE FOURTH.
Pennsylvania Governor Issues Proc.
lamation Asking All to Cooperate.

HARRISBURG. Pa. June 2s.-In a
proclamation issued today Gov. Brum-
baugh calls upon citizens to observe a
safe and sane" Fourth Of July, coun-
selling them to avoid such forms Of eel
ebration as are hazardous to life and
II cali upon all publishers Of news
papers to support this proclamation by
wise news items and definite editorial
advice to the people: l call upon all
ministers. all patriotic officials all So
cieties that have tho love Of this re-
public at heart to organize for a proper
observance Of the day, which obser-
vance should include addresses upon
the meaning and value of our country.
the wrongs of war and how they may
he avoided forever, the true meaning
Of liberty the reason for the right OBJ
servation of the day and due recogni-
ton Of the fact that the nation that
forgets God shall perish"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
FOR STABILITY IN MARKET.
Cotton Exchange Takes Steps to Pre-
vent Undesirable Speculation,

items taken by the New York Cotton
Exchange to prevent undue price fiuc-
tuations and to eliminate undesirable
speculation were announced by the De-
partment of Agriculture with the COM
ment that a committee OF the exchange
negotiating with the department
showed a laudable desire to bring
about stability OF the market"
Members of the exchange have been
advised against any action which
might tend to cause unnecessary varia-
ton in prices; the rules have been
amended authorizing the clearing house
to require a margin of $25 per bale
on future contracts. and new amend
ment to the bylaws provides for sus-
pension or expulsion of members for
conduct detrimental to the exchange or
70 the welfare Of the nation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
HUGE SUMS GO FOR WAR.
Daily Costs to Great Britain Reveal
ed BY Andrew Bonar Law.

LONDON. Juno 2s.-The total national
expenditure for the nine weeks froh
October to December last was on a
daily average Of fs.s15.ooo. says a
a statement in detail prepared by An
drew Bonar Law. the chacellor of the
excheouer, for the house of commons.
For the Ave weeks from April 1 to May
5. 1917. the statement shows the daily
average of expenditure was f7,971 900.
while for the five weeks from May to
June 1t was f7.532.000.
For the ten weeks from April I to
June 9 the expenditure shows to have
AVERAGED f7752000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
MYSTIC SHRINE MEETING.
Imperial Council Begins Annual
Session in Minneapolis.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, June 26.-with
pomp and ceremony absent because OF
the war, the annual meeting OF the I'M
perial Council. Mobiles of the Mystic
Shrine. opened here today with nearly
welcome were made by Gov. Burnoutst
and Mayor Van Lear. with Louis F:
Niedringhaus Of st. Louis, Mo. imperial
potentate, responding.
Only matters relating to the organi:
xation's business will be discussed. and
It is expected the meeting will adjourn
Wednesday night. The council elected
Charles E. Ovenshire Of Minneapolis
potentate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
IDENTIFIED BY BROTHER.
Mystery Attending Death Of Man
and Woman's Suicide Cleared Up.

PHILADELPHIA, June 2s.-The mys-
terry surrounding the death of a man
and woman in a hotel in this city Sun
day was cleared today. when John ].
Alexander came here from Pittsburgh
and identified the dead man as Lieut..
Ferdinand 8. Alexander, his brother.
who. he said. held a commission in the
navy.
Mr.. Alexander took charge Of the
body and that of Louise Jones OF New
York. to whom Lieut. Alexander was to
have been married and who shot herself
shortly after Alexander had died from
an attack of Indigestion.
A note found in the room occupied by
the pair requested that Lieut.. Cotton Of
the United States cableship Joseph Henry
be notified. Today Lieut. Cotton tele-
graphed that Alexander was a radio ser
geant and had been in the service four
years. his last station having been Nor
folk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
RED CROSS NOTES.

90 Stories OF generosity which amazed
,,even the campaign directors reached
today Wealthy men and
women gave millions, and those of
,,,emaller means subscribed to the limits
;iof their ability. Hundreds Of cities went
.m,far past the goals previously set for
Them.
%. Leaders of the war council In Wash
..ington express great qualification over
1.-The manner in which the country has
responded to the humanity fund Just
i.as soon as the complete returns are in
"they will be wired to Gen. Pershine
:, and to our allies abroad.
-, Red bank. y. j.. originally apportfon-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
10000 Boys Go to Farms.

NEW YORK, June 26.-Ten thousand
boys between the ages of sixteen snd
twenty-one years. 1000 Of them from
New York city. have been put to work
on selected farms throughout the state.
according to Arthur F. Payne. execu-
tive secretary of the New York mill
tary training commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
Russ Artillery Fire Increases.

VIENNA, via London, June 26.-The
following official communication has
been issued:
There has been very lively artillery
activity at many points in the eastern
theater. In the Narayuvka-Zborow
sector the enemy's fire has appreciably
increased and continues with syste-
matte regularity. Northeast of Brze-
zany an enemy captive balloon was set
afre by our shells"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26

Owing to confusion in spelling Field
dale, the Marshall Field Companyo
town in Henry county, Va. will be
changed to Field. in honor Of Chicago's
millionaire merchant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
Katharine S. Macouoid Dies.

LONDON. June 26.-Kathar,ne sarab
Macquoid. British novelist and writer
Or travel books. 10 dead, aged ninety.