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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
DRIED FOODS FOR THE ARMY.
Advantages in Transportation Over.
seas Appeal to Officials,

Dried foods may take the place in a
large measure of canned goods for the
United States Army abroad The sub
ject has been discussed by officers OF
the Quartermaster's Department and
Department of Agriculture experts
Many officers favor substituting dried
foods for canned goods because of the
advantage in packing and shipping.
Representatives of the Agricultural De-
partment are making experiments now
in the drying of vegetables. and the de-
rartment is hs wing taken a census of
c, ncerns which dry foods.
Canadian food experts have been here
for several days studying the subject
Of drying. foods.with q view to .aupply-
ing the Canadian soldiers with large
Quantities,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
CITY BOYS HEAR THE BEST.
Marine Corps Officers Say Rural
Youth Show Up Poorly.

That the country youth is not able to
hear SO well as his city brother. and that
only about one in five of the former pos
sesses the aricular acuteness of the city
bred lad is the opinion of officers at the
head of the Marine Corps recruiting in
this city. Their deductions are based on
the number Of country boys rejected for
poor hearing.
Many persons believe that the continual
Earring noises of the city have a tendency
to dull the constituencies of the nerve cen
tiers. However. this is not borne out by
the figures of the Marine Corps officers,
who believe that the quiet life of the coun-
try, free from noises. has a tendency to
weaken, through disuse. the responsive
nerves in the ear.
Scientists point to innumerable parallels
in nature where the disuse of an organ
gradually reduces its functioning power or
eliminates it altogether. The blind fishes
in the dark pools Of Mammoth cave are a
notable example
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
NAVY PASSES 100000 MARK.
Cooks. Bakers and Mess Attendants
Now Needed for Service.

The Navy has passed the 10000
mark The 3I3 recruits added in the
past three days bring the total num-
Der of enlisted men in the regular serv-
ice UP to 140.230.
Cooks. bakers and mess attendants
are now the particular need of the
Navy. The service also requires radio
electricians. fremen, machinists mates.
limited number of coppersmiths. a
few Hospital Corps men and some ap-
prentice seamen. Enlistnents are no
longer being accepted for yeomen.
blacksmiths. boilermakers. shipwrixhts.
ship filters. printers. painters and gem
eral electricians.
A recent intensive recruiting cam
paign provided the Navy with a suffi-
Client number Of musicians to put bands
of twenty-five pieces on the principal
vessels and to place nearly 500, men in
training for musicians. Recruits for
the Hospital Corps have been coming
in at the rate of about 125 a month
and only a few more are needed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
DISCUSS DEMONSTRATION
FOR D. c. DRAFTED MEN

irf Washington in honor of the men OF this
city who have been drafted into the Ma
tional Army were discussed today at a
meeting of the chairmen Of local citizens
committees and Maj Gen. Kuhn, who has
been named grand marshal for the parade.
The conference was held at the Army
War College.
Details Of the affair may now be ar
ranged, it is believed, the general scope
of the demonstration having been consid-
cred. Arrangements are to be made jointly
by the Army officials and by representa-
tives of the citizens of the District.
Thousands of men will be in line. es-
corting the drafted men. it is planned
Every organization in the city will be
asked to cooperate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
ARRESTED AS A STACKER"
Former Battery Member Didn't
Know He Had to Register.

Lawrence r. Barghausen. twenty
four years old. taken into custody by
the police on a charge of being a
Stacker. told Assistant United States
ATTORNEY Arth today that he was a
member of Battery A, N. G. d. C. and
supposed he did not have to register.
Barghausen went with the battery to
the border and was stationed at Ell
Paso. Tex.
He admitted he had been mustered
out before registration day. but said
he did not get his discharge until July
90 and was under the impression that
the commanding officer had turned in
his name.
Mr.. Arth had the officers take the
man to Secretary Donovan's office. at
the District building. to be registered.
He will determine later what recon-
mendation to make as to the further
custody of the accused.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
FIFTH PRECINCT GUARD DRILLS
Seventy-Five Members Attend-Gift
for Col. Sayer.

The fifth precinct branch of the Home
Defense League drilled last evening at
Eastern High School with the largest
attendance since it's inception. Seventy
five were present. Six new members
were added to the roster of the pre-
cinct making a total of 100.
Col. C. V. Sayer. U. S. A. assisted by
Franklin Smith and G. L Evans of the
Military Service Legion. directed the
drill Following the drill Lemuel Fu-
gift, on behalf of the company. present
ed Col. Sayer with an umbrella in ap-
probation Of his efforts in behalf of
the company.
F. C. Rudesill was appointed secre-
tary of the fifth precinct league. The
new members admitted to the company
are Harry T. Sisk, William n. Schaefer,
Thomas N Harris, Goodwin p. Dunn,
Daniel b. Slattery and Ernest n. White.
Arrangements have been made for the
members to attend in a body the base
ball game to be played Labor day be-
tween the Home Defense League and
the policemen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
Will Not Increase Interest.

Interviews with oficials of savings
institutions would seem to indicate
that no plans have been made. or even
contemplated. having in view increas-
ing the interest rate. in the event or
the government issuing bonds on
per cent basis.
Ii is claimed that most of the savers
of.soday have definite aim and pur-
pose in their accumulation rather than
simply safety and return. although II
has been frequently demonstrated that,
after the former. interest is an impor-
tant consideration.
The great educational campaign in
favor of thrift. carried on last year
by the American Bankers Association.
and the publicity given to the needs
of tho hour have stimulated a desire
to save that is becoming effective in
charging the deposits of savings banks
throughout the entire nation.
While the savings banks of Washing
ton did their share in financing the last
liberty loan. the bulk of the S1s. goo. 900
subscriptions were either made by or
financed through the national banks
and trust companies. the total of their
ly 100000 came from the banks
themselves.
With the current rates for money
bankers will have no trouble in MAIN
tanning present interest rates.
IL the next bond issue is a tax-free
: per cent practically making the 312s
bear the same rate. there will be less
pressure on the part of the small hold
ers to sell them. and a better market
Tor those wishing to dispose of their
purchases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
SUPPLY OF BEANS ASSURED
Growers and Dealers to COOPERATE
With the Government.

Bean growers and dealers, who have
been in conference with the food ad-
for the last two days. have
announced that they will cooperate
with the government in seeing that the
public receives as large a supply of
beans as possible at a, rea sonable price.
They have pledged themselves to carry
out any regulations the food admins
tration may prescribe for the conduct
of their business and recommended a
discontinuance of future trading in
beans.
A committee named to represent the
industry before the food administra-
ton has on it the following: w. ].
Orr. Michigan; E. E. Doty. New York:
c. G. Wilson. Colorado. and H. CLAW
Miller. California.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
TRYING TO PREVENT STRIKE.
Secretary Wilson Aims to Settle Coal
Contention in Alabama.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, August 23.-Sec-
rotary Wilson early today was active
ly engaged in his efforts to bring about
settlement of differences between
Alabama coal operators and union
miners. which are regarded as suf-
f1ciently serious to make strike i'm
minent
The main point of contention is the
demand by the miners for recognition
of their union. This. it is stated by
the operators. will not be granted, and
if the miners insist on this demand 1t
is indicated that the efforts of the Sec
rotary of Labor will prove unavailing.
Adjustment of other minor points will
prove easy, it is declared. once the
question of a recognition of the union
is settled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
Field Officers at Camp Meade.

Each of the following-named officers
of the National Army will proceed to
Camp Meade. Annapolis Junction, Md.
for duty as indicated:
Lieut. Col. Dan T. Moore, General
Staff Corps, as colonel of light field ar
tillery.
Lieut.. Col Claude b. Sweeney, cav
airy, as colonel of an infantry regi-
ment
Lieut.. Col. Earle D'A. Pearce. Coast
field artillery.
Lieut.. Col. william c. Rogers. 42d In
fantry, as colonel in comamnd of di-
vision trains
Mai. Harry H. Pattison. LIST Cavalry,
as colonel Of an infantry regiment.
Mai, Oscar j. Charles INFANTRY,
Quartermaster Corps, as colonel of an
infantry regiment.
Maj. Thomas ". Darrah. infantry. as
colonel Of an infantry regiment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
SAYS HER HUSBAND TRIED
TO CHOKE HER TO DEATH

Special Dispatch to The Star
ANNAPOLIS. Md. August 23.-Henry
Clark. colored. yesterday attempted to
kill his wife. Frances Clark, with his bare
authorities by the woman this morning.
hands. according to a story told the
She asserts that he choked her into in
sensibility while telling her that he in
tended to kill her and the next time she
would see him would be in heaven. He
left her on a lonely bypath across the
Severn from Annapolis, she says.
Upon receiving the womans complaint
the authorities at one issued a warrant
charging Clark with assault with intent
to KILL He could not be located by the
police. Authorities Of nearby cities have
been furnished description and asked to
.rrest Clark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
Prducer's Rights Considered.

In recommending price. the COM
mittee, it was learned. will take into
consideration the fact that the producer
must receive enough to stimulate pro-
duction next year and at the same time
will consider carefully war conditions
and the rights of the consumer. In
passing the food control bill Congress
set an arbitrary minimum price of 81
on the 1918 wheat crop.
The hope of the food administration
is that the government price fixed will
obtain in all private transactions
throughout the year and it is ready to
buy up the entire crop for distribution
il prices cannot be stabilized by the
mere fixing of food administration
price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
Gen. J. w. Whiting Dies.

MOBILE, Ala. August 23.-Gen. j. W.
Whiting, retired local banker. Confederate
veteran and widely known over the south,
died here early this morning Gen. Whit
ing was in charge of a gun at Fort Nor
gan which fired on Farraguts fleet. After
the war ne was colonel of the LIST Ala
bama troops and later was made general
of the brigade He is survived by his wife
and other relatives. He was native
of Hampton. Va. and was seventy-nine
years Of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
PIRATES TRY TO SEIZE SHIP.
Forty-0ne Desperadoes Among 800
Chinese Passengers Aboard.

Annoy, China. August 23.-The British
steamer Laertes. bound from Singapore
for Annoy. reports a piratical attempt to
seize the ship The Laertes carried 900
Chinese passengers. among them. unknown
to the officers. forty-one desperadoes who
had been deported. These criminals attack
ed the European officers. but after a hard
fight were overpowsred by the Europeans,
with the help Of the Chinese crew.
The Laertes called At Cape St James.
lndo-China. and obtained an armed guard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
Recruits for the Marine Corps.

The Marine Corps recruiting station
in the Star building. which opened yes
terday after having been closed for ten
DAYS received three recruits between
noon and the closing time Of the sta l.
tion. They were sent to Port Royal.
Sergt Rowland. in charge of the sta, :
ton. is under orders from Gen. Bar
nett TO accept only the highest type
of men for enlistment. as the authoriz-
ed enlisted strength of the Marine
''o"p= is now exceeded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
SUES FOR HUSBANDS DEATH.
Mrs. Henderson Asks $4,000 of
Chesapeake Beach Concerns.

Rose p. Henderson has filed suit in the
District Supreme Court to recover s1o.-
600 damages from the Chesapeake Beach
Hotel Company and the Chesapeake Beach
Railway Company for the death of her
husband, Raymond F. Henderson. The
plaintiff alleges that her husband visited
the resort July last and when diving
into the bathing pool struck his head
against the bottom and fractured his
spine He was without competent medi-
cal and surgical attention, she asserts. for
several hours and his death ensued At
torneys C. r. Colvin. Turnage & Quinn
appear for the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
TO FIX WHEAT PRICE AT
NO LESS THAN So A BUSHEL
Food Administration Denies the
Story of a Rate of 81
or Less.

Wheat producers of the country need
have no fear that the governments food
administration plans to fix the price Of
the cereal at 81 per bushel or less, for
the reason that positive and unequivocal
denial of this rumor has been made by
the food administration.
Furthermore. it was intimated that the
report probably originated and was dis
semnated by persons or agencies an
tagonistic to the aims of the government
in the war.
The food administration. according to
positive statement will fix the price of
that portion of the 1917 wheat crop it buys
at not less than 81 per bushel. and it is
considered likely the price will exceed
that figure The committee. headed by
DIR. Harry A. Garfield. which is to recon-
mend price. is to make its report early
next week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
U. S. EMBARGO ON SULPHUR
THREATENS PAPER SUPPLY

An embargo has been placed on ex-I
ports Of sulphur to Canada in order that
the supply for war needs of the United
states may not be unduly depleted.
Canadian wood pulp mills furnishing
supplies for about three-fourths of the
news print paper used in the United
states will be seriously affected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
CORONER'S JURY HOLDS
CAR MAN BLAMELESS

Holding that the motorman in charge
OF the Capital Traction car. which
struck the automobile in which NJ. ID.
Richardson of Fairfax, Va, was riding
when it was struck and he killed, las.
night on Pennsylvania avenue near the
Treasury, did all he could to prevent
the accident a coronePs jury at an in
quest this afternoon returned a YER
dict of accidental death
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
Fish Wharf Prices.

The following the prevailing retail nrtcs.
Of the municipal nsh wharf and market TO-DAY:
Bufternsh. h., &c to Crabmeat of a0r IA
lie. 45c " ~ "
Croakers, h.. Sc TO Crabs soft dox aOc
Zoe. 10 sOc $3.50 ~
satnsh. To- &C TO 1Oc. Crabs. hard dox SOC
Mackerel. h.. Isc. to 35c
seabass h.. lie to lie CLANS 100 II 10
RockAsh. h.. 1Sc TO Oysters. busbel Il
&c Watermelons. each. 15c
Trout. 10. De to 10c. TO 40c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23

No fake or questionable adj
yertising is allowed in The Star.
Millions of dollars are saved
by people who have been wise
enough to consult a banker be-
fore investing in worthless De.
curities. You should do like
wise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
Gerard Cancels Engagement.

CHICAGO. August 23.-Former Am
bassador Gerard. who was taken i'll
with lumbago here yesterday. this aft
ernoon Cancelled his engagement TO
speak tonight at Milwaukee. He said
he expected to leave for Minneapusss
tonight ana to SPEAK there tomorrow
night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
WEATHER..

For the District of Columbia, probably
showers tonight and tomorrow; not much
change in temperature; light easterly
Winds.
For Maryland and Virginia. probably
occasional showers tonight and tomorrow
little change in temperature; gentle
southeast to south winds.
For West Virginia, probably showers
tonight and tomorrow. cooler in west
portion tomorrow.
Tide Tables.
Compiled by United States coast and
geodedic survey
Today-Low tide, $3.50 am. and 5:59
D. high tide, 1929 am. and 11:53 pm.
pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose. 5:27 am: sun sets.
6:53 pm.
Tomorrow-sun rises. 5:2s am: sun
sets. 6:52 pm.
Moon rises. 11:o7 am; sets. 800 pm.
Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings Of the
thermometer and barometer at the wealth
er bureau for the twenty-four hours be-
ginning at pm. yesterday:
pm. Il: IL midnight. "A: today, am.
20. am, "A; IL noon. Is: pm, IS.
Maximum, So. at pm. yesterday: mini
mum. 70, at am. today.
Temperature same date last year-Max-
imum. IS; minimum. SO.
misunderstanding, 4 pm, 1884; S
pm, 1886: ~ midnight. 1886; today. 4
am. 1881: am. 1913; u noon, 1912;
pm, 1853.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
London Market Is Strong

LONDON. August 23-The stock mar
ket was strong. with increased activity.
today. The provinces bought home in
dustriais and oil shares were buoyant.
especially Mexican and Egyptian de-
scriptions. Mexican rails and mines
we're in derland and brazilian Railway
company sccur.t e. h: q gnc' IN the an
"ouncement Of u re"r;-. a.: .';i-'n scheme.
erdyian rai'E =, Rus sian
'nds ard s.;'- l.. 49,
lt.ou auG ga /
sII mine
c. .t-. t;s = :
I'll er a u o. -; 51.
vnr .4%:d -. oI.. =. -.
'~s-t'----- 49, o. =
.ca;; t;.T~e-als ..th Us.
30 I've -~--a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
NEW YORK LEAD MARKET.

NEW YORK. August 2s.-The metal
exchange quotes lead dull; spot, 10lza
105h. Spelter weak; spot East st. Louis
delivery, 7AaaN. At London. lead. spot,
ESQ, los; futures. s29 los; speiter spot.
E54; FUTURES. ESQ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
Declining Trend Checked.

The declining trend in the market reach
ed its height and stopped at about the
middle of the second hour of the morning,
the interval between that and the open
ing being attended by but few small frac-
tional recoveries
At the low point. Steel common was off
2is points, touching 11Sl9. from which it
recovered in the next hour to 1875. The
general run of industrials was to 2l2
points lower. although the steels as a
other Specialties.
Bethlehem B shares were very firm
Immediately following the opening.
actually advancing to III as ompared
with 1101a.' yesterdays closing, after
which the shares dropped to los or 2l2
net loss, with recovery to 1925.
Crucible Steel was low at $50. and
recovered a point. while Republic Steel
and Iron lost Is and did not come
back. a the bears were less active in
this stock and the covering movement
that developed after the low point was
reached did not extend to it, Lacka-
wanna Steel lost az points
Copper Shares Depressed.
Copper shares were depressed for
losses of one to three points and coal
ers were 2 to 21a points lower.
Shipping stocks lost the average.
Oils were moderately steady: Rubber.
Y off: Industrial Alcohol started off
very firm, with an advance of "a. fol-
lowing an early decline. but the gain
was quickly wiped out with the price
around 1881 midway in the noon hour.
The rails did not act very badly
with the exception of Reading. Union
Pacific was relatively very steady. los
with point recovery; D. & H. dropped
to 100A. with recovery of a point,
while most of the rails reversed their
declines.
The coyar;,r ,,ora,,an+ ,,.l,;oh 40
veloped about 1880. was extensive and
very general. SO that the volume of
business transacted was much larger
than for many days past The sales
up to noon were $4,000 shares
Further Gains Are Scored.
Further gains of 4 to l. point were
tone under ST. PauTs leadership, this
stock advancing to 81. but the advance
ing trend was decidedly slow after the
end of the second hour of the morning
There seemed to be considerable stoc k
for sale on every advance
Midway in the second hour of the
afternoon Steel common was around 1891, !;
Bethlehem Steel, 1895, and Reading,
s51a.
Sales to 1 o'clock. $4,000 shares.
Rails Lead Rally.
Inc second good rally OF the day was
led by the rails. and participated in by
Bethlehem Steel, Crucible Steel. Rubber.
Republic Iron and Steel, tobacco shares
and many industrials in the list.
Steel common recovered practically all
but a point of it's loss. but many of the
other stocks made complete recovery
Reading sold to s5h; Delaware and
Hudson made a new high for the day at
103h; c. & o. advanced to 50, and New
York Central made a new high at 49,
Bethlehem Steel rose to 111A, q of a
point above yesterdays closing. shorts
finding 1t rather hard to cover their trades
after which it receded to about yester-
days close. Republic Steel made new
high, but only by small fraction In
dustrial Alcohol. came back to 1873
Texas Oil was one of the market weak
lings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
VERY LITTLE INTEREST
SHOWN N LOCAL LIST

Stocks were entirely neglected on the
local exchange today. not . single
share changing hands. while the bond
business was so restricted as to De
practically uninteresting.
The few sales made reflected little
change. save in the matter OF a S'oo
bond of the Washington Gas Company,
which, at 1o1 II. indicated little more
strength.
Potomac Consolidated 5s were again
at the new low. IS. while a sale OF
Railway As was recorded at 11i3- Ihe
first SIS of the same corporation were
held at 1885. with 1924 bid
In view of the disquieting debate go
ing on regarding increases in the IN
come surtaX schedule and the positive
weakness In the New York stock mar
ket. the indifferent attitude of investors
TO local securities is but natural
The bid prices on public utilities. 81 on
Capital Traction. IS on Railway pre-
ferred and 77% for tho common. were
hut q under the asking price. save on
Railway common. where buyers and
sellers are points apart.
Mergenthaler was again firm. with
out sales. none being offered under 161.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
Up-River. Waters.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPERS FERRY, W. Va, August 90
The Potomac river was muddy ard the
Shenandoah very muddy this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
Condition of the Water.

Temperature and condition of water at
Is am; Great Falls-Temperature. 80; con-
dition. 40. Dalecarlia Acknowledgements
ture, 80. condition at north connection,
So; condition at south connection, o.
Georgetown distributing reservoir-Tem-
perature. 81; condition at influent gate
house, IS; condition at efiuent gatehouse.
&c.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
COTTON MARKET.
PRODUCE MARKET PRICES.

Iooays prices At farmers produce market
were announced by the ONCE of weight, me,.
nres and markets Of the District Of Columbis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
Washington Stock EXCHANGE.

SALES,
Washington Railway and Electric 4s 81 900 at
TL.
Potomac Cons. IS. 81 600 at 95
After call:
Washington Gas Sc. $500 at 1o1L
Bid and Asked Prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK,

CHICAGO. August 23-Hogs-Re-
ceipts. $4,000 head: dull; early top.
1915: bulk. 17.75a1s.5O; light, 17.0Oa
1870: mixed. 17.25a1s.75: heavy. 17-O0a
1925.
Cattle-Receipts 5000 head: strong
at yesterdays advance: native beef
cattle, S.25a15.50: western steers, 7.00a
12.4O; stockers and feeders. 6.10a9.25;
cows and heifers. 4.65a12.00; calves
11.00a15.80.
Sheep-Receipts. 1000 head: strong;
wethers, 7.75a11.10; lambs. 10.25a16.75.