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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-23
Exemption Division, No. s.

Beginning at the intersection of the
center line of 10Th street west and the
center line of Florida avenue. easterly
on Florida avenue. Barry place and Col
lege street, south on the center line of
Ist street west. east on the center line
o. T street, southwesterly on the CEN
ter line of Brentwood road northwest
erly on the center line of Florida ave-
nue.. west on the center line of O street
north on the center line of 18th street
to the beginning.
This division includes registration
precincts 8A, SC and SD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-23
Control of Food Necessary
to Avert Prohibitive Prices,
Is View of Samuel G0mpers

Unless control of food is provided
prices will become prohibitive, is the
argument employed by Samuel Com
pers, president of the American Fedora
tfon of Labor, in a statement again
urging the necessity Of the administra-
tion's food legislation.
Under price scales he forsees II this
law is not enacted Mr.. Gompers says
rest content under such conditions and
work and fight" Mr.. Gompers said:
Tha probability of worldwide want
makes immediate legislation to regu-
late food prices and distribution i'm
perative. It is difficult for us as a
nation to grasp the meaning Of that
statement. With our boundless wealth
and undeveloped resources we have
never considered economy in the use of
food or methods Of stimulating produc-
thousands are feeling the pinch Of want
Increasing prices for the necessities of
life have made thousands of families
alter family customs.
Activity of Food Pirates.
'"The food pirates have for months
been diligently profiting through the
forced prices and food riots have al
ready happened in this rich country.
Today spectators are trying to buy up
crops before the plants are out of the
ground. Spectators gamble on human
needs. By creating human want, these
ghouls expect to coin enormous profits.
Should our government fail to establish
contgol before crops move to the ele-
vators and markets, the success of the
war and the cause of human freedom
for which the allies contend will be i'm
periled.
Legislation is pending in Congress to
give US agencies to control the food sit
uation. 1t is not a bill to establish a
food dictatorship, but to provide way
for food administration. OF course, it is
realized that a law such as is proposed
is wide departure from our American
conception of governmental functions,
but 50 is compulsory military service.
We are not now living in normal times
or conditions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-23
HOUSE MAYPASS
FOOD BILL TODAY
Preliminary Canvasses Show
Only About Fifty Votes
Against Measure.
PROMPT ACTION IN SENATE

Unless an unexpected delay occurs
this afternoon the House of Repre-
sentatives is expected to pass the adj
ministration's food and fuel control
bill by large margin. Preliminary
canvasses of the House indicate that
only about fifty votes will be cast
against the measure. and it would not
be surprising If the opposing vote
should be even less. AS soon as the
House passes the bill the Senate is
expected to substitute that measure for
the bill now before the Senate and
Senator Chamberlain, in. charge of the
Senate bill. will do all he can to ex-
pedite its early enactment.
The House today. expects an attempt
by the dry forces to tack onto the
measure an amendment of Representa-
tive Webb of North Carolina giving
the President power to seize existing
stocks of liquor to be redistilled. the
alcohol thus obtained to be used for
purposes Of war or science.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-23
EXEMPTION Division. No. IL

Beginning at the intersection of the
northeasterly boundary of the District
and the Queens Chapel road. southeast
erIy along the District line. south
westerly along the District line. north
erly along-the Potomac river. north
easterly along the line of the Anacos-
tia river, westerly along the center line
of Benning road and Florida avenue.
northeasterly along the center line of
Continued from First Page)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-23
WEATHER

Partly overcast tonight and tomor-
row. probably with thunderstorms to-
morrow: continued warm
ending pm: Highest. SIS. at 4 pm.
yesterday: lowest, 6s. at am today.
Full report on page Z.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-23
RULES
ON SHIPPING ISSUE
Gives GoethaIs Authority to
Construct Vessels-Denman
to Pass on Contracts.
DIFFICULTY NOT SETTLED

With directions to bufld all SnlpS pos
sible, both steel and wood, authority
will be vested by the President in Maj
Gen. George w. Goethals to exercise
powers granted by Congress in pro-
viding a merchant feet. AS general
manager of the Emergency Fleet
Corporation he will also be en-
powered to commander Immediately
its construction and spend the $780,
100000 appropriated for shipbuilding.
William Denman, chairman of the
shipping board. will retain powers nee
essary for operating and chartering
ships. AS president Of the Emergency
Fleet Corporation he will continue to
pass finally on contracts for construc-
ton.
The power granted by Congress to the
President to commander steel supplies
will not be exercised for the present. nor
will the President at this time delegate
this authority. The government hopes to
reach some basis for steel prices that will
make it unnecessary to commander.
Both Asked for Investigation.
Chairman Denman has asked the federal
trade commission to investigate the costs
Of steel manufacture. Gen. Goethals has
asked that the question be taken up by
the steel committee OF the council of ma
uonal defense.
President Wilson today authorized
Secretary Tumulty to say that the
President has not settled the difficulties
between Chairman Denman of the ship
ping board and Gen. Goethals of the
Emergency Fleet Corporation over the
wooden shipbuilding program.
The President. Mr.. Tumulty says. was
waiting for further Information, which
he expects to obtain in a few days.
Mr.. Denman's action in requesting
the trade commission to determine steel
manufacturing costs is explained in a
statement saying the shipping board
desires some established government
agency to arrive at costs so that the
individual consumer may be protected
against a raise in prices which may
the market for large quantities of steel
at low prices.
Investigation to Be Begun at Once.
At the trade commissions offices 1t
was said the steel investigation prob
ably would be started Immediately, and
that cost facts developed probably would
be used as a basis for legislation to be
asked protecting individual consumers
from high prices. The commission has
no power to fix prices either for the
government or for an individual, but
prices it recommended probably would
be adopted by the feet corporation as q
basis for bargaining with the steel
plants.
If the steel plants decline to sell at
the trade commission figures the govern
ment, II it Is determined to obtain steel
at that price, can exercise the power OF
commander. The navy. now paying $65
ton for steel, also has the power to
commander under the national defense
act.
An inquiry into prices of steel. coal.
copper and other basic materials used
by the government for war purposes
has been decided on by the Senate in
terstate commerce committee. Coal
will be the first subject taken up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-23
Exemption Division, No. z.

Bounded on the north by the District
boundary line. on the east by Rock
creek. on the south by the Potomac
river, on the west by the Potomac
river and the District boundary line
This division includes registration
precincts IA, 7B. &c. I'd and 7E
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-23
Exemption Division, No. 10.

Beginning at the intersection of the
northeasterly boundary of the District
line and Queens Chapel road. southerly
road and Brentwood road. west on the
center line Of T street, north on the
center line OF ist street west. west on
the center line Of College street. Barry
place and Florida avenue, north on the
center line of l4th street. east on the
center line Of Irving street, north on
the center line of Sherman avenue and
New Hampshire avenue. west on the
center line of Spring road. north along
Rock creek, northeasterly along the
District line, southeasterly along the
District line to the beginning.
This division includes registration
precincts 10C. ZOE. 10F. LOG. 10H and
1oI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-23
Statement of Contributions.

Contributions announced today were:
Justice J. c. McReynolds. 500: Mrs T.
(additionaD. 500: Frances P. Shiras,
500; Eleanor A. Chatard. $50; Charles
Noble Gregory (additionaD. 800: Charles
Henry ". Fitch. 5000: franklin q Co.,
$500: Mrs. S. Sidney Forst. 800: Mrs
Mamie Boyd Miller. $40; A. R Meiss-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-23
Exemption Division, No. 8.

Bounded on the north by the center
line Of Florida avenue and Benning
road. on the east by the easterly line
OF the Anacostia river, on the south
by the center Of East Capitol street,
on the west by the center line of 1st
street east and the easterly line of the
Union station property.
This division includes registration
precincts ga and 9B.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-23

Bounded on the north by the center line
=: street south and the center line
.. the Mall and Capitol grounds. on
i've east by the center line of South
Capitol street and the easterly shore
II the Potomac river, on the south by
t'.e Anacostia river and Potomac river,
D.! the west by the Potomac river.
This division includes registration
-ecincts "A, 4B and &C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-23
Exemption Division, No. S.

Bounded on the north by the center
line Of East Capitol street. on the east
ard south by the northerly line of the
! .inacostia river. on the west by the
center line of South Capitol street.
This division includes registration
r.ecincts 5A, 5B and sc.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-12-28
NEW WRITING IMPLEMENT.

A writing implement composed Of a mixture
of wax and finely ground pumlce stone contain
Ing particles of Ink has been invented by William
G. Geer of Akron, O., to take the place of ordinary
and fountain pens, pencils. crayons and all other
writing implements, says the Popular Science
Monthly. AS the body of the new writing device
is composed Of a mixture Of wax and pumice
stone. which is easily worn away when rubbed
against a paper surface, the inventor claims that
the cells of ink intermiXed with the wax and pum-
Ice stone will also be liberated, giving q uniform
supply of ink.
The device is made by mixing the wax, pumice
stone and ink together. When it is heated to the
proper temperature 1t is suddenly immersed In
cold water. This chills and solidifes the wax
mixture, producing a body having a cellular struc
ture, each cell being filled with ink.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-12-28

Is II planned to deal with all the acute suffering,
such as is summarized above, and to reconstruct
many villages in the devastated war zone So as
to give the refugees a fresh start in life and pre-
pare the way for again cultivating the soil, but 1t
Home Service" on a scale so grand that it Is
bound to have a heartening effect on the whole
French military organization, for the French SOL
diers fight better when they know their loved
ones are being cared for.
In furtherance Of this great scheme, designed to
bring comfort and cheer in the family of every
French soldier that Is needy, General Pershing,
General Petain, commander in chief of the French
forces. and Maj. Gen. NJ. p. Murphy, American Red
Cross commissioner, have formed themselves into
a committee of cooperation. Company officers will
60 through their ranks and ascertain from each
soldier whether he has any worry on his mind
concerning sickness or want at home. Reports
will be made to headquarters weekly and not a
single case will be overlooked in the relief work
that Is to be guided by the addresses Of families
listed. Special attention will be given to the treat
ment and prevention Of tuberculosis, which has as
sumed proportions almost as deadly as the Internal
machinery Of war itself. Food and clothing will
be supplied when necessary and the spirit and
courage of the previously depressed soldier In the
trenches will be enlivened by the news that his
family is having Its wants attended to.
1.-THE great struggle of the winter will be the
economic struggle" said Mr.. White. 1.-THE Red
Cross practically will fight the American fight un-
til our boys take their places on the firing line
next spring. It should be kept in mind that every
French soldier who is saved this winter means the
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-12-28

N's
same view as William Allen White regarding
economic side of the equation during the winter
months. He quoted General Pershing as saying
that the greatest thing that the Red Cross can do
at present to insure victory is to stand by the fam.
lilies of French soldiers.
Gas Bombs Poison Soil.
IN interesting fact dwelt upon by Mr.. WiShard
during a visit to Washington was that OF the pOis-
oning of the soil In agricultural regions by the
gases spread over the country by the Germans. It
is stated that this gas has worked its insidious way
deep into the ground, so that unless heroic means
are discovered and applied 1t will be years and
years before the land Is fit for cultivation Of any
sort. The devastation, he says, Is beyond anything
in the history of the world, with shell craters so
thick that blowing of once fertile fields Is abso-
lutely impossible. Yet in this hOpelessly devasta-
ted region the Red Cross has set to work to repair
some villages and to restore certain agricultural
communities, not alone for the humanity directly
involved with respect to the people who will thus
have shelter and means to 60 to work, but as an
example to the thousands of others and an inspi-
ration to them to start in and begin life anew. The
hopelessness of 1t all might seem complete from a
single instance cited by Mr.. Wishard-that of q
man who had owned a mill in a village near YER
dun, who told him that when he went to look for
the spot on which 1t stood he had to take q survey
or along to locate it.
1t is into the hopelessness of hundreds of situa-
lions akin to this that the American Red Cross Is
advancing with its banner of mercy and its bugle
blast of inspiration.
So help the Red Crossl
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-12-28
ABomb Raid by Shell-Light

The picture Of a night attack executed by the
English on a German trench in France Is drawn
in the Cornhill Magazine by Boyd Cable:
1.-THE hour chosen for the raid was just about
DUSK. There was no extra-special preparation
Immediately before 1t. The guns continued to
pour In their fire, speeding 1t up a little. perhaps.
but no more than they had done a score of times
In the last "a hours. The infantry clambered out
of their trench and filed out through the harrow
openings In their own wire entanglements.
out In front a faint whistle cut across the roar
of fire. They're off, said the forward officer into
his phone. and a moment later a distinct change
In the note Of sound of the overhead shells told
that the fire had lifted, that the shells were pass
ing higher above his head, to fall. farther back in
the enemy trenches and leave clear the stretch
into which the infantry would soon be pushing.
Ser a minute or two there was no change In
the sound Of battle. The thunder of the guns
continued steadily, a burst of rifle or machine
gun fire cracked as spasmodically.
Men gulped in their thrOats or drew long
breaths of apprehension that this was the begin
ming Of discovery Of their presence in the open.
the first of the storm they knew would quickly
follow. But there were no more shells for the
moment, and the rattle OF machine gun fire d.
minished and the bullets piped thinner and more
distant as the gun muzzle swept around. The in
fantry hurried on, thankful for every yard made
in safety.
Dut u tc uttoShihS punt the Iuluhtly NCiO
almost across when the storm burst, and the
shells for the most part struck down harmlessly
behind them. The men were into the fragments
of broken wire, and the shattered parapet doomed
up under their hands a minute after the first shell
burst. Up to this they had advanced in silence,
but now they gave tongue and with wild yells
leaped at the low parapet, scrambled over and
down into the trench. Behind them a few forms
twisted and Sprawled on the broken ground, but
they were no sooner down than running stretcher
bearers pOunced on them, lifted and bore them
back to the shelter of their own lines.
I'm the German trench the raiders worked and
fought at desperate speed. but smoothly and on
what was clearly a settled and rehearsed plan.
There were few Germans to be seen, and most Of
these crouched dazed and helpless, with hands
over their heads. They were promptly seized,
bundled over the parapet, and told by word or
gesture to be off. They waited for no second bid
ding, but ran with heads stopped and hands above
their heads straight to the British line, one or
two men doubling after them as guards. Some
of the prisoners were struck down by their own
guns shellfre, and these were just as promptly
grabbed by the stretcher bearers and hurried in
under cover.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-12-28
typical Pipes of the Nations,

The clay pipes used by the natives
of various countries and natiOnalities
are quite numerous and have their
own individual fashion almost charac-
teristic of each country. The French
clay pipe is gay in color and for a few
cents one can buy one decorated with
the carving of animals heads, and 9TH
er a~dOrnments. The Hungarian clay
pipe has a bowl of clay, and a long
stem of either wood or bamboo.
This pipe is usually large, with a big
bowl, and the average cost is ten
cents.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-12-28

to read chapters of horrors can find
them in the Report of the Committee
on Alleged German Outrages." pre-
sided over by the former British am
bassador to this country, and there
fore generally known as "the Bryce re-
port;" In the official reports by
the Belgian commi sion d'enquette ;
in the official French reports compiled
under the auspices Of the French min
lister for foreign affairs; in many 9TH
er publications, and especially In the
conclusive admission Of the Official
German White Book.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-12-28
Evolution Of the Almond,

One would scarcely suspect the al.
mond of ever being anything else than
a nut. Outside the shell is a thin
coating of green, leathery pulp, too bit
ter to eat and not much more inviting
than the lusk of u hazelnut. Yet,
within historical times, selection and
cultivation have modified the almond
into a luscious fruit-the peach.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-12-28

In the island of Taiwan (Formosa)
there are about 80 sheep. 10000 goats,
10000 cattle and 26O,OOO caribou (wa-
ter b~uffalo). Practically all of these
are owned by native (Chinese) farm
ers, only about 5000 head Of cattle
and caribou being In the hands of
japanese. The government has 1900
cattle. %
Private Lewis A. Ripley, One Hum
dred and Twenty-first Aero squadron.
at Kelly field, Texas, recently sold his
seat in the New York stock exchange
and bought 6O4 Liberty bonds.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-12-28
MUCH IN LITTLE

Slams rice crop has been seriously
damaged by recent floods. 1t is esti-
mated that there will be a loss of
279, $40 tons of paddy.
Catalogues of paper-making machin-
ery and names of firms that would I'M
dertake to test raw materials for pa
per-making are requested to communi-
cate with the United States consulate
In Bangkok. Siam.
An Italian firm has asked for cata-
yue. nf -four mill machinery.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-12-28
One Shilling Out.

SOW did it work." asked one small
boy In the street to the other. "'Ow
did you do it?"
"See. the old man he dropped a six
pense, n l picked it up an ruined
after him, an I says, rMister. 'ere's
a sixpence as you dropped and he put
his hand In is pocket an he says:
You're an honest little boy, here's a
shilling for you Wal, I dropped the
shilling In front of an old woman
when she had 'er purse open. an l
picks II up when she walks along, an
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-12-28
A SAD CASE OF SUICIDE.

There Is a very pompous artist in New York
who used to have a sense of humor. His ouips
were known everywhere. Now, however, since
he has gained considerable vogue, he is taking
himself and his work very seriously.
Owen Johnson, the novelist, saw him in a res
taurant the other night, sitting solemnly alone.
"TOo bad" he said, real pity and tenderness
in his voice. poor Arthur He has severed his
jocular VEIN"
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-12-28

up and down the selected area of front line
trench the raiders spread rapidly. There were
several dugouts under the parapet, and from some
of them gray-cOated figures crawleG with their
hands up on the first summons to surrender.
These, too, were bundled over the parapet. If q
shot came from the black mouth Of the dugout
in answer to the call to surrender, it was prompt
ly bombed. At either end Of the area of front
line marked out as the limits Of the raid strong
parties made a block and beat off the feeble at
tacks that were made on them" 'f
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-12-28
PLANNED TO INSTlLL FEAR
System Of FrishtfuIness Policy DELHI
erateIy Adopted by the kaIser's
Government and OFFICIALS.

The system Of frightfulness, which
Is itself the greatest atrocity, is the
definite policy of the German govern
ment. For this reason It has not
seemed necessary to set forth the in
dividual acts Of cruelty; such acts
are cited only when necessary to Illus
frate the system. Anyone who wishes