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The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-02
WHAT 10 DO IN AUGUST.

WTTNI O DO IIN F~ Transplant tomato, Collard, cabbage and celery plants from plant frame to garden.
 Sow seeds of lettuce and endiVe in plant frame.
 Plant beans, beets, parsley, kohlrabi, .arrots, turnipS and garden peas Smooth variety).
 Spray for insect enemies and plant diseases.
 Keep soil between rows mellow. Harvest and replant crops promptly.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-02
SYSTEM AND PRINTING

DoR't put 1t off, but order your printing HOW which You will need Wlen you put ia your new system.
 The Daily 'Alaskaa job department Is better Iequipped than ever to do your work. Prices right and work promptly executed. If.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-14
SMALL MERCHANTS
PUT TO THE TEST
Rocky Road Ahead of Retailer,
Is Prediction of Associa-
ton President.
FARM LOAN MAN TALKS


Lincoln, Neb., Feb. l5,-(Spccial
Telegram)--A rocky road confrontS
the retailer, according to w G. FL
lott. president of the Nebraska State
Retailers. in session here this week
More small merchants will be rcgu-
late to the rear, because OF tho
growth of commercialism in the fu-
ture than at any time in the whole
past, was the way he put it in an
address today.
He discussed the matter of high
prices aud said that thorough organi-
cation on the part of the retailers was
the only solution and even then the
situation might be serious. That the
retailer was somewhat to blame. BE-
cause of his ineficiency and the lack
of effective advertising, was also his
belief.
James B. Moorman representative
of the Federal Farm Loan bureau
said aht the new system would mean
much TO the retailer as it would give
him roe business and more OF cash
basis, He got a round OF applause
when he said that home enterprises
OF. whatever character should receive
the lowaly support OF every citizen.
Frank |. Ringer and {. w. Russell
of Omaha and several others, gave
talks on cooperation In the even
ing, John A. Brush of St. Louis, gave
an illustrated lecture on shoes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-14
HYMENEAL.
McCaffrey-M cTaggart.

Columbus, Ncb., Feb. l5.-CSpecial
Telegram -Conhrmcd Bachclorhood
in this city lost its most honored mem
Der with the marriage Monday morn
ing of Peter J. McCaffrcy, city water
commissioner and cx-railroad man, 10
Miss Mamie MCTaggart, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McTaggart.
Pete" as the bridegroom is pop
ularly known, is secretary of the local
aeric of Eagles and member of the
Elks Lodge. The wedding ceremony
took place i'll St. Bonaventuras'
church, Rev. Father Hillary, official
ing. Miss Mae RosSiter and Mrs
Richey of Omaha were the brides
maid and matron of honor and the
bridegroom was attended by George
Turner as best man. Following a
honeymoon trip to Omaha the couple
will reside temporarily at the home
OF the brides parents.
Young Digger.
Fairbury, Neb., Feb. l3.-(Specia1D
AT the home OF A. p. Digger Of
this city today his eldest daughter,
Miss Gracia, was married to Dwight
B. Young. Rev. T. Parker of the
Baptist church officiatcd. Mr.. and
Mrs. Young departed for st. Joseph,
Mo, to spend their honeymoon.
Dierks- Hamann.
Miss Emile NJ. Hamann of Lake
Park, Ia, and L. D. Dierks were mar
ried by Rev. Charles w. Savidge
Tuesday afternoon at 80 o'clock.
They were accompanied by James NJ
Buel.
Moss Mann.
Miss Jennie Mann, daughter of Au-
gustus Mann, and Lewis P. Moss,
both of St Edwards, Neb., were mar
ried by Rev. Charles w. Savidgc
Monday evening.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-14
News Notes From York
And County Of York

York, Neb., Feb. l3.-(SpcciaD-
NJ. w. Rayley, representing an
Omaha dry goods company, was quite
severely injured in an automobile ac-
cident. Mr.. Rayley was returning in
an auto from McCool Junction when
at an intersection of street the car
collided with car driven by farmer.
Mr.. Rayley was thrown to the ground
and when picked up he was uncon-
scious. He was cut with glass from
the windshield and complained that
his chest was very sore. The attend
ing physician says his patient is quite
badly bruised, but thinks he will be
all right in few days. The ma
chine driven by the farmer contained
the man, his wife and little girl. The
woman was only slightly injured.
Lloyd B. Preston and Madgc Cart
wright, both of this city, were united
in marriage Sunday afternoon at the
Presbyterian parsonage. Rev.
Thomas F. B. Smith of1iciated.
Charles J. Munson, aged II years.
died at his home, l7lS Iowa avenue,
Sunday night.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-14
Notes from Beatrice
And Gaze County

Beatrice, Neb., Feb. lS.-(SpeciaL)
H. r. Ruyle OF this city yesterday
purchased the hardware store OF
Ralph Ramsey at Virginia, He will
assume charge of the place at once.
Mr. Ramsey will locate in Beatrice.
Mrs. Camille Teissedre, formerly OF
this city, died at her home at Marys-
vile, Kan, Sunday. The deceased
was II years of age and is survived by
her husband and four children, Mrs.
Joseph Fountain of Omaha being one
of them.
A four-passenger touring car, which
was stolen at Lincoln Saturday night
from John Mallat, was found aban-
doned on the North Sixth street road
near this city yesterday by Chief OF
Police Hayden. The officers have
been unable to get any clue to the
thieves.
A branch of the Red Cross society
will be organized i'll this city by the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton and a committee will visit Lin
coin for the purpose of seeking in
formation regarding the organization
at that place.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-14
SoLdier's Home Notes

Grand Island, Feb. l3.-(Special)-A
musical entertainment was given at the
r. J, Roush cottage at Burkett few eve
nngS ago by Mr.. Clark and Mrs Kinsay
Cake and coffee were served
Saturday was monthly pay day for the
home employees. Miss Downey, the book
keeper, gave out checks to the sum of
about $500
Joseph Stockman, a paralytic patient In
tho West hospital is reported to be In a
critical condition T. S. Butter also a
patient in the same building. is in very
poor health, and two sons and daughter
are at his bedside.
Joseph Nall will go to Omaha this week
10 undergo an operation for disability to
his eyes
Mrs. Rentfrow has moved a building
from West Lawn to the south gate of the
home. Small cottages are in demand near
here as many of the members prefer to
reside on the outside in the summer, pro-
vided the location is within the half mile
limit.
Mr. and Mrs. James Cummings received
word recently from their son in Omaha to
the effect that his recent operation was
successful, and he has now been able to
-cturn TO his residence
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-14
Railway Commission Lacks
Money to Carry on Work

NfTun a ClAll uTTeSHnHuehtI
Lincoln, Feb. lj.-(Special. 1.-The
State Railway commission is in dis
tress, They have no money to pay
salaries OF the hired hands and the
state legislature looks ooldly upon
their pleadlngs for assistance. The
commission has some important hear
ings scheduled, one of them affecting
rates on live stock shipments from
western Nebraska. The commission
wants to send a man to Chicago to
make Investigations but there is no
money.
The legislature recently ordered the
commission to make an investigation
of the car shortage. Ihe-invcstIga
ton was made and when the commis-
sion sent in its bill in the way OF an
appropriation to pay the expense the
house turned it down. Then they
were struck with remorse, and jigged
back, But the jigging dl6n't help
,,,"cL So wNi- .>0ee'"@ Two "~~~o-
priation they tied it up By not affixing
the emergency clause, and as a result
the commission will have to wait I'M
tail July for the money.
The important hearing coming on
February q, affecting live stock ship
ments, covers federal usurpation OF
intrastatc authority.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-14
District Court Opens Jury
Term in CaSS County

P1attsmouth, Neb., Feb. 13.-(Spe-
cial. )-District court was opened
Monday afternoon for the jury term
and the first case to be taken up was
that of Miss Emma Kaufman against
Thomas E. Parmele of Louisville, the
suit being for some telephone stock,
which the plaintiff claims was given to
her by her friend, William Volk, who
some years since was drowned while
swimming in a small lake near Ce-
dar Creek, this county, and which
stock she claims was in the posses
sion of Mr.. Parmele. The jurors are
Clark Gonzales, F. A. Finkle, Lee
Cole, J. G. Messenger, ]. L. Lohmeyer,
w. L. Kelly, S. R. James, Frank
Schopp, Theodore Davis, J. w. Ba-
tey, R. o. Hutchens and August
Krecklow. The trial began this morn
ing.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-14
P. E. O. Sisterhood Has
Patriotic Evening

Harvard, Neb,, Feb. l5.-(SpecialD
The P. Z. O. Sisterhood held a
patriotic evening at the home of Mrs.
Anna f. Thomas. the chaplain OF
Chapter L, upon Lincoln's birthday.
The program was as follows: Piano
duet, Miss Nora Helm and Mrs.
George H. Thomas; Lincoln's Gettys-
burg address, George H. Thomas;
song, America" the audience; story
of the flag, G. J. Thomas; song, Star
Spangled Banner" the audience; reel
tation, GLORIOUS Old U. S. A." Miss
Laura Lanham; piano selection, pa
triotic medley, Mrs. Hattie T.
Scheer; recitation, Review of the
Grand Army" Miss Gertrude Ticker;
song, "Tenting Tonight" the audi
ence. At the conclusion of the pro-
gram, Mr.. Thomas called Miss
Bengtson, president of Chapter L, to
the front and i'll the name of his COM
rades of Post No. 90, Grand Army
of the Republic, presented the chap
ter with a silk flag, to be used as an
altar drape,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-14
News Notes of Tecumseh.

Tecumseh, Neb., Feb. l3.-(Special.)
comes to Tecumseh that
FRANK P. Alexander, for many years
in the hardware business in this city,
died at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Noble White, at Santa Cruz,
Cal. Mr.. Alexander was aged 65
years. He is survived by his widow
and two daughters. The family left
Tecumsch for California thirteen
years ago.
Robert Ross, 13-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Ross, of Lincoln,
formerly of Tecumseh, who was
knocked down and run over by an
automobile in Lincoln, did not suffer
serious injury. He was able to get
Up and walk unaided after he had been
rim over
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-14
Hold Anniversary Services.

Harvard, Neb., Feb. l3.-(Special.)
Joint Washington and Lincoln me-
mortal services of the Congregational
and Methodist churches of this city
were held at the Methodist church on
Sunday morning. An invitation had
been extended to the members Of
Richardson Post No. 90, Grand Army
Of the Republic, Woman's Relief
Corp No. 2 and Circle No. "a, La dies
of the Grand Army of the Republic,
and their families, and these organi-
cations occupied seats of honor. Rev:
B. F. Ebergart of the Methodist
church spoke of Washington. Rev.
F. J. Tresidder of the Congregational
church spoke of Lincoln.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-14
OIL INSPECTION
CHARGES TOO HIGH
Supreme Court Rules State Can
Collect Only Enough to
Meet Expenses.
LARGE SUM is INVOLVED
(Frcm a staff CorrespondcntO

Lincoln, Ncb., Feb, l5.-(Spccial
Telegram 1.-The state of Nebraska
cannot charge more for inspection OF
oils than the real expense necessary
to make the inspection. This is the
opinion of the supreme court handed
down this morning in the cases
brought by the oil companies to re-
strain the state oil department from
charging 10 cents barrel for inspcc-
ton of oils. The opinion was writ
ten by Judge Cornish and was his
first since election to the court. There
is in the hands of the supreme court
oil inspection fees amounting to
about $llS,000.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-14
Two Women Hurt in Auto
Upset Near Falls CITY

Falls City, Neb., Feb. 13.-(Spe-
ciaL )-Misses Margaret and Jose
phine O'Donald of Dawson were seri-
ously hurt in an automobile upset two
miles west of Salem, Saturday even
ing. The lights on the car failed and
the driver was unable to see turn in
the road and the car went into the
ditch and upset. Both women had
arms broken and sustained severe
bruises. The car is almsot a COM
plete wreck.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-14
Killed by Train at Falls City.

Falls City, Neb., Feb. l3.-(Spe-
cial. Am unidentified Mexican about
80 years old was killed in the Mis-
souri, Pacific division yards here Sun
day about p. m. by passenger train
No. 1903, northbound. He stepped
from between string of cars on one
of the side tracks and did not see the
passenger train. There was nothing
by which he could be identified. 1t is
thought that he had arrived that
morning from the north. The body
was inferred in the cemetery at the
county farm Monday morning.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-14
A Smooth, Hairless
Skin for Every Woman
(The Modern Beauty.)

With the aid of a plain delatone
paste it is an easy matter to rid the
skin of unsightly hairy growths. The
paste is made by mixing some water
with powdered delatone. This is ap-
piled to the hairs not wanted and
after 2 or 3 minutes rubbed off and
the skin washed, when every trace
of hair will have vanished. When you
go to your druggist for delatone, be
sure you get the genuine article.-Adv
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-14
Laundry at Creighton Burned.

Creighton, Neb,, Feb, 13.-(Spe-
cial 1.-The Creighton steam laundry
was entirely destroyed by fire, which
started at noon Sunday. Only the
charred walls are standing. The fire
had gained considerable Roadway, but
the hremen kept it from spreading to
the residence attached on the east of
the laundry and a barn across the
alley. The origin of the fire is un-
knnnur
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-14

DR.. Kings New Life Pills will keep the
bowels regular and overcome constipation.
relieve indigestion and sick headache. 25c.
All sts-Advertisement
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-14
Bills Passed.

IT. R. Ash, Rickard-Fixing oil inspection
fees at cents per barrel in large lots.
II. r. so, Trumbe-Giving undertakers a
preferred lien for SIS on estates for funeral
services,
H. RI 1877. Observation-Disclosures irrigation
cash on hand
II. r. ca emergency lause)-Omaha an
ncxation bill, taking in Benson and Flor
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-14
Bills to Third Reading.

II. R. $50. Dorsey and Others-Memorializ
ing congress to legislate for relief of car
shortage conditions
H. r. 1856. Schneider; H. R. al. Sass-New
steel fish car for state hatcheries, $4,000
appropriated; and repairs at South Bend
hatcheres. $4,000.
H. r. 1877, Cronin-Surety companies for
hidden TO cancel policies without authority
from state insurance department., after no.
tiCe and hearing.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-14
F.; e: brandeS Stores ' , e;
The Fashion Display Changes Daily

JUST earlier than whh latest that
Fashion ofnd the dSion Apparel Specially Shops
enables Uanytng personal than
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
ADMIRAL GLEAVES TELLS
OF SUBMARINE ATTACK
Report Submitted Today Substan-
tiates First Story Of Transport
Fight With U-Boats.

The detailed report or Rear Admiral
Gleaves respecting the submarine attack
on the American transport of the first
expedition to France was received today
by Secretary Daniels and forwarded to
Chairman Tillman of the Senate naval
affairs committee. 1t probably will be
made public later.
1t was said that the report, which is in
detail and supplementary to the brief re
port on which the Navy Department an
nounced the successful repulse of the
submarine attack. is in accord with the
facts which the Navy announced at that
time. but which since have been attacked
as an eXaggeration
Admiral GleaveS, who commanded the
destroyed fiotilla which guarded the
transports. made the report to Admiral
Mayo, commander of the Atlantic fleet. II
is understood to tell in detail how the
German submarines. lying in wait for
the American transports. attacked them
twice and were driven off in a fight which
destroyed one German submarine and
probably others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
London Slack, But Cheerful.

LONDON, August 1.-The stock mar
ket maintained a cheerful tone today
despite the siackness of business. Con-
soils advanced a fraction and stimulated
colonial bonds and allied stocks. Scan
dinavian issues were firm. as sales Of
these are profitable at present ex-
change rates. Argentine rails and
South African mines were in good re-
quest, but oil, ruber and American Sc
curities were quiet. Brewery stocks
were features on excellent dividends
Money was in better supply and dis
count rates were quiet. Treasury bills
amounting to f59,000.000 were sold la st
week.
Bar silver. 40hd per ounce. Money.
4 per cent. Discount rates, short bills
IA per cent; three month bills. 1876
per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
WHOLESALE MARKET REPORT.

EGGS-Steady; nearby, SO; southern, go
CHEESE-New York state factory,
new. 26a27.
BUTTER-Elgin print, 40; Elgin
tub. a; process, So: store packed. 81.
POULTRY-Live hens. per h.. FL
2oa22; spring chickens. per lb., 25a27;
ducks. per lb., 13a2o; geese per h..
1Oa13; keats. young. each, 4oa55.
DRESSED PoULTRY.Hens. choice,
per ID; turkeys. per lb.. 23a25; ROSTERS.
per lb 17a1s; geese. per h., 13a15.
GREEN FRUITS-Apples, new, per
Dbl. 1.50a550; per box. 5Oa1.5O; Cali
fornia oranges. 3.5oa3.75; grapefruit
4o oo lemons. 55oa6.so: pines s:soa
l.0oa3.25 crate; watermelons, 15a25
each: cantaloupes, southern, 5Oa3 so:
western, 2.00a3.50 crate; blackberries,
VEGETABLES - Potatoes. new. 400
a3:5o per bbl.; No. 2. 15Oa2.25 Dbl. !:
string beans. per Dbl, 1.OOa2 90; pep
pers. per basket. 5oa1.0O; okra, per
crate c rate 75al.5o; radishes. per 100, 1.5oa
eggplant. 1.oOa2OO crate; new cabbage
per Dbl, 25a6O; beets, per bunch. 2a3;
lettuce, 5oa1.75 per basket; celery per doz.
Soa1a; celery. per crate, 3:50a5. 90; romaine
lettuce, scars; squash. 35a50 per crate;
tomatoes. 25a60 crate; spring onions
l.50a2.0O per 100 punches; onions.
Texas. LOCALES crate; green peas 3.OOa
600 per Dbl; spinach, 1.00a1.50 per Dbl. :;
kale, 5oa60 per bbl.; corn. per doz,
12ha30.
LIVE STOCK-Sheep, per lb., 6a7;
lambs, spring, 10; calves. per h.. 10; me-
dunn. 11al2 per lb.: common. per h.. 9alO.
WOOL-Free of burrs. IS; bury, Goa
SEEDS-Red clover, 115Oa1175 per
bu.; alsike clover. 11.90a12.50 per bu;
crimson clover. 1075a11.25 per bu.;
timothy. 3.75a3.90 per bu.; red top, - so
a15.5O per bu.; bluegrass, 2.S5a310 per
bu.; orchard grass. 300 per bu.: white
clover. so per H.; alfalfa clover, l7al8
per ID; COW peas, 3.5Oa375
GRAlN-Wheat. milling. old, per bu.,
2.40a2.50; new, per bu., 2OOa225; corn,
per bu-, 2.20a2.40; oats, white, per bu.,
SO; mixed. per bu.. 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK

CHICAGO. August l.-Hogs-Re-
ceipts, $4,000 head: higher; bulk, l5.1Oa
1910; light, 14.80a16.05; mixed, 146ha
1925; heavy. 14.50a16.30; rough, 1445a
14f0; pigs, 11.50a14.50.
Cattle-Receipts. $4,000 head: firm;
native beef cattle. 7.60a14.15; western
steers. s.25a11.6O; stockers and feeders,
5.75a9.00; cows and heifers. 4.40a11. 20;
calves, 8.75al3.OO
Sheep-Receipts $4,000; weak; weth-
ers, 7.60a10.75; lambs. 9.50a15.00.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
CLAIM $4,000 DAMAGES.
Mrs. Alice Grimes and Husband SUI
W. R. and E. Railway Company

Damages aggregating $4,000 are asked
in two suits filed by Mrs Alice Grimes
and her husband, William NJ. Grimes.
against the Washington Railway and
Electric Company. The wife seeks $4,000
damages for personal injury, while the
husband values the loss of the services OF
his wife at $4,000.
Mrs. Grimes was a passenger May 3.
1917. when two cars of the company COL
lided at 5th and G streets northwest She
sustained permanent injury, she alleges.
Attorneys Rosa +. Downing and
George A. Berry filed both SUITS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
WEATHER..

For the District of Columbia, fair.
continued warm tonight and tomorrow
light southerly winds.
For Virginia, fair and continued
warm tonight and tomorrow: gentle
westerly winds.
For Maryland. mostly fair and con-
tiDued warm tonight and probably to-
morrow: light southwest to west winds.
For West Virginia, far tonight; to-
morrow probably showers and not SO
warm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
Sugar Highest Since Civil War.

Sugar yesterday was at the highest
price quoted since the civil war. In
1898, during the Spanish war, quota
lions for raw sugar advanced sharply,
but did not reach the level set yester-
day. In civil war days, it is said raw
sugar sold at one time as high as %
cents a pound. 1t closed yesterday at 6
cents, which with duty paid. means Z
cents a pound raw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
NEW YORK LEADS IN AMOUNTS.
Richmond, However, Heads Liberty
Loan Per Capita Subscriptions.

National banks in cities of more than
100000 subscribed for themselves and
their customers to the extent of SLIDE
100000 to the liberty loan. Controller
Wiliams announced today. Subscriptions
for the banks on their own accounts to-
tailed $1S6, 900. 900. New York led the list
both in the amount subscribed by banks
and for customers.
Per capita subscriptions in the chief
cities by national banks show Rich
mond. Va. leading. with $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
Brakeman Loses Both Feet.

James c.. Hatcher. forty years old, 31S
X street northeast, a freight brakeman.
fell from a box car near I'd and K
streets northeast about noon today.
The wheels of the car passed over him,
cutting off both feet. He was taken to
Providence Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.

The following We're the readings of
! the thermometer and barometer at the
weather bureau for the twenty-four
hours beginning at pm. yesterday.
Thermometer-Yeste 4 pm, 81:
8 pm. 80: ~ midnight, SO; today. 4
am. S0 a M. so: ~ nooh. Sc; pm. 81.
Maximum. 80. at pm. yesterday: mini
,, num- 10, at 3 pm. today
Temperature same date last year
Maximum. 81: minimum, G:.
Barometer-Yesterd pm. 1888;
s pm. 2991: ~ midnight 29.91; today,
4 am. % 81; am, 1886; II noon. 2997;
pm. 1894.
Tide Tables.
Compiled by United States coast and
geodetic survey.)
Today-Low tide. 1855 pm: high
tide. $50 am. and 6:29 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide 1857 am, and
] :46 pm; high tide, 6:55 am. and 724
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose 5:07 am; sun sets
7:20 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises 5:o7 am; sun
sets 7:19 pm.
Moon rises 6:12 PM: sets 3:02 pm
Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset.
Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch to The Star
HARPERS FERRY. W. Va. August
Potomac and Shenandoah rivers
both muddy this morning
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
CAPITAL AS MODEL
IN SAVING Of FOOD
Federal Government Eager to
Cooperate in Giving
1t the Lead.
SPECIAL AGENTS AT WORK

The federal government. the District
Commissioners and the District Council
of Defense have Joined forces in an ef-
fort to make the nations capital a
model city in its organization of food
conservation, gardening. canning, dry
ing and all other phases of food pro-
duction and food-saving work.
Important developments in working
out this plan were announced today as
follows:
The Department of Agriculture has
named two assistants to aid Miss Mary
Wharton Thurstou, food demonstration
agent. in the District. Both arrived
here today to begin their work. Miss
Thurston and II. NJ. Conolly. garden ex-
pert assigned to Washington. will be
retained to direct the permanent food
conservation activity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
Commended for Gallantry.

The Secretary of the Navy has COM
mended Lee Nelson Hinchliffe pharma-
cist mate. third class. u. S. N. for acts
of gallantry in rescung several per-
sons from drowning when street car
of the Niagara Gorge route overturned
July !. Hinchliffe displayed great
presence of mind and courage and at
tempted the rescues with risk of losing
his own life in the deep waters of the
Niagara river, where the accident &C.
CURED and where many persons lost
their lives.