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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18

claims TO bc Mrs. Green. but that is
only an alias for Mother Farrcl,
whose portrait is in the rogucs' gal.
lcry. recognized her ut once"
'Nho is your other priSoncr?' l had
an inklin:: of what had really hap.
pcncd ut lIuntinxion's island since |
had left. it.
"Ihc ether one Is II man mnSQucrad.
Ing in woman's clothes. lie refuses
to give his name, but l think he is
Dan Malonrr. Il rather high class
crook who does smuggling only rs n
side line !ur grand larceny"
'l'm afraid You have the wrong par,
ties" | smiled us thought of Lip.
ton :. ClairS outraged dignity. 1.-The
Indy really Is Mrs. Green. and the
gentleman is not Dan Malonry, but
Mr.. l.. $. Clair. Il we'll knuwn literary
man."
The revenue oilicrr'S face fell. then
suspicious look came into his eyes
How Go | know that YOU arc not one
OF the gang yourself and this is mere
~ Il trick to get lis To release your
pals? What was Mrs. Green dom.
over there anyway"
''Shc WAS cut in Il small boat and
was blown over there during the
Storm" Vida volunteered.
Miss Green" the officer addressed
her huSkily. II cannot refuse to take
your worl. I'll have the prisoners
brought ashore. and If tho lady IS real.
ly your mothcr l shall be glad to re-
lease hrr"iaHtantly."
Vida did not correct his mistake, but
asked, "llow do YOU know | am Miss
Grrcn:"
ION, I'd know You anywhere" he
Dragged. smiling. "i'vc seen your pho.
tograph in the newspapers so often"
So he h~'i, but not with the name Of
Lucille Green attached To II.
"Thank You ever 80 much for your
Kindness"
'Nut ut all" liz returned; then, nd.
dressing the man in the dinghy.
"Smitll!''
aye. aye. sir"
"Ecport Il Marshal Cochran on board
and ask him Ia bring his prisoners
ashore"
(TO BE CONTINUED
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18

Senator Lewis would not discuss tn,
latter phase Of the conference, but i
was believed the president Indicate
that he did not consider Germany
peace fcclCrS to he genuine and that II,
can be expected to let the countr,
know when he believes the time ha
come for discussing peace.
Senator Lewis declared the pros
dent would not allow the America
people to lose any rights or suffer an
wrongs which "his diligence could pre-
vent"
The Illinois senator told the pres
dent he believes congress could a
jourm Sept ombcr |.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
PRESIDENT WARY OF PEACE

intimates That Present is Not Time
to Discuss NEGOTIATIONS.
President Wilson held LONG
conference with Senator Lewis, the
Democratic whip, and urged haste
in the final enactment of the
food control bill and revenue bill ana
Is understood to have indicated that
he does not consider the present tho
time for discussion Of peace ncgotia
tons with Germany
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
Manila's Name Widely Used.

Manila has given its name probably
to more articles of commerce than any
other city In the world. manila" to-
bacco, chcroots, hemp, hats, paper,
mating, bracelets and rings arc Just
n few of the things which remind pco-
pie in different countries of the capital
Of the Philippines Chronicle.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18

.CHlCAGO.r,IloGS- Active. 1oMl5t
higher. Bulk, $l5.i5M 1915: ligIt
$li.S56r 1910; mixed, $15GrlG -
heavy, $li.73m 1888; rough, $1l75G,
1i.95.
,CATTLE-Stcady. 1oc higher. Top
$1d.10.
SIIEEp-Slow, generally steady
Top, $lo.G5.
LANBS-Top, $14.50.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
Aviator and Pilot Killed.

Charles FlciSchmann, SOL Of Julius
L. Flcischmann. former mavCr OF Gin
cinnati, was killed when his hydro
nirplanc collapsed above Great South
Bay, near New York. Harry WITT
polit of the machine, also was killed
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
Russians Win at Chotin.

The AustrO German troops be
tween tho Dncistcr ami the Prutt
have been thrown back on ths
front ten miles from Chotin, according
to news from the battle area reaching
this city.
chotin is At tho junction Of tho
Tbroc" and nnicstcr rivers on the Gall,
clan. Russian frontier.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
Big Airplan. Camp Planned.

a portion o. the old site O
camp Meade If the Spanish an
Philippina var days. near Harris
burg, has been leased by the govern
mcnt for the establishment of an i'm
mcnso depot for the assembling and
testing OF airplanos, motor boats ant
other equipment needed for the army
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18

CSC.
POULTRY--Iivc steady: Hens, 22G
2Ic; old ROSTERS. lGGI17c. Dressed
steady: choice fowls, 25tc: old Toos
tors. 1Sc.
Bl'TTER $685. Firm; fancy creamery
i3c per ID.
EGGS - Firm: selected, i5M iGc
nearby. SIC; western, SIC.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
Cuba Gives German Sap to u. S.

Cuba Gives German snip to y. S.
Cuba has turned over to the
United States the five German.
merchant ships seized In Cuban ports
when Cuba declared war on Germany.
The ships will he made ready for re.
pair and operation.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
Crew Destroys Stranded U.Boat.

A German submarine was stranded
west OF CalaiS, according to despatch
received in Paris. The crow destroy.
ed the undorsca boat and surrendered
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
Father and Son Die For Murder

Albert Barrett and his son, Aubrey
have been sentenced to die August 81
for tho murder, July -, of w. II.
Roach. white farmer or Charlotte
county, near Richmond. Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
A Wise Boys Reply.

Willic'S Mamma - Come now, VII
lie, am ready to hear YOU repeat youl
history lesson. Willie-.\w, let history
repeat Observation-Disclosures Record.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18

Grlmhy-Docs Brown understand the
purchasing power of Il dollar? Blmks
Yes. What troubles him is the pur-
chasing power of his wife!
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
F fridays
Continued from Sixth Page.

Ihc worst SinuG2,lcrS we have arc 50
rt"ty people. We captured two Of his
ncc"mnliccS on ltuntinguon'S island
this morning. and when we get him
we shall have wiped out one OF the
worst gangs of smugglcr.; operating
across the hor'rr"
at tn" mrn''"n of lIuntingdon's is,
lnnd we nj! r.i hcl up our ears. What
connection |ll the smug"lrrs have
with the disappearance of Mrs. Green
and l.'p'on$. Clair:
Nv h.lr YOU were on Iluntington's
island" asked. did YOU see any.
thing of Ms. Grccn?"
"Nhy.' iv-,n the officer. with n puZ-
Zlcd frown. '"nc of our prisoners
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18

The Planet (Richmond. va.) will
be sent to your door for only $1C0
per year III advance. Subscribe now,
and got the newsy news.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18

Some men prefer any load of In
fanny, however heavy, to any pressure
OF taxation, however light.-Sydncy
Smith.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18

(TO BE CONTINUED)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-18

u long bodied spark plug. when 4
short should be used. thus having the
plug hit by the valve head
While many stunts" and devices
are constantly being given. to locate
knocks it is the writer's opinion that
the novice should let IN cxpe.ienctd
mechanic do this. as sound will carry
through the metal OF an engine and
seem to come from an altogether diff
fercnt spot than it actually does and
so i really dangerous knock may be
considered harmless. A knock IL a
sign of danger to the engine.
Like the knock. the tap or click
is generally sign OF u loose or worn
part but the part is generally ono
which is not under SO great a load,
and will most often come from some
portion OF the valve mechanis Prob
ably 40 per cent of the taps are due
TO the valve adjusting nuts not being
properly set. SO that there Is 4 spac.
between the valve stem and nut. a. r.
The clearance here Should be about
that Of the thickness of "A niece Of
manila wrapping paper. The tap may
also Dc due to the surfaces at p be-
ing worn at an angle. causing side
slap or the valve stem against It's
guide at w. or OF the push-rod against
it's guide at V, to i.oktn spring O:
to worn roller, Q; to Clipped cam.
r.: TO worn cam shaft bearings: 10
worn half-tIme gear key. 6: to z slap
ping chain U. TO loose or broken pfs-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-18

ton rings, d. or u a piston slap, which
Is caused h. :. worn piston and cylin-
dor. The piston slap will give from
knock.
Aa rule. a tap il not dangerous.
bu; IL iE licsteS looscncss, and should
therefore be liked TO.
Where rhcre are gears. there will
always he a certain amount OF hum
ming or growing noise. Thus in an
engine. a groSl will usually come from
the half-time. magnetic or generator
drive gears as at T. When Il does
not come from gear. 1t Will come
from some Irregular shaped part such
as scar. chain. fan or pump blade
rubbing; or to parts having been
rouEhened because Of lack OF lubri-
eating and be rubbing. or to worn or
dry roller or ball-hearings. Thus a
growl may come from the timing gears;
from chain V rubbing against It's
housing; fan rubbing against radiator
or engine: pump blade rubbing or TO
lack of fabrication Of any moving part
or ball or roller bearings. AS lack
the reason for 4 growl should be found
as quickly as possible.
With the exception of a Slipping fan
belt, A squeak Is an indication that
some parts are rubbing without lubrl-
cation. While il may come from any
OF the parts for which a lubricatinE
sya.em is furnished, 1t Is usually due
10 some part. ccausc Of wear or !ts
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-18

being bent. coming in contact with
another part which II Is not supposed
to touch.
Tabulating the above as much az
possible. and referring to the illustra-
ton. we find that:
MISSING:
may come from. y. Az, b. BIB. c. II.
T.. +. q. the carburctor. or steaninr
radiator.
Dull POUNDING
from carbon; too rich IL mixture: over
heating: spark too far advanced
KNOCKING
from l. j, K. l.. II. -, =, bose fywheci
loose timing gears, Gluten or improper
parts. as too long a spark plug.
TAPPING
from O. +. q, r. s. W. U. =. d.
GROWING
from gears, At T. rubbing chain ",
rubbing fan. pump, or lack Of lubri-
cation.
SQUEAKING
from slipping fan belt, lack OF lubri-
cation. bent or worn parts rubbing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-18

but when key Is inserted she runs on all
four. and does not stop when me key -
removed. The ~ 1915 O..
IT,, magnetic Should spark lever be In
IL" bottom OF the quadrant or In the cen
ter WHEN starting? Please explain why II
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-18

, nPS ,he in limsren; positions whey run.
n w IN, hnNa Tried 10 nud Il myself. but
il!ns.- h1 mAtt,r what position the spark
Continued on Tenth Page)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-18

ar he trouble in my car Ordinarily, on
and when the key Is taken ont the engine 4
should stop. However. This is the condition:
can start the engine without key being
iihsrted. but she runs on only two ~ finders.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-18
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Copyright 1917. ny Fred. C. Guc-rlichD
s Can YOU tell INC why and whore to look
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05
Pennsylvania.

A fresh outburst in Pennsylvania.
The Penrose republicans and the anti
Penrose republicans are squaring of for
action, and a deuce of time is prom
ised AS the senator is leading his peo-
pie, that side of the controversy should
not lack for either strategy, or the
punch"
A great state for politics is Pennsyl-
vania. Politics all the year round. Poll
tics of the most stirring and souErack-
ing variety. Politics that sometimes
sears, and leaves marks. Politics that
demands leaders-bosses, if you will.
There was Simon Cameron. While he
lived and was on the firing line some
thing was doing all the time. His friends
swore by him, his enemies at him. He
made it as warm for his enemies as ever
they did for him. His rule was long,
and, in the way of results, successful.
He got nearly everything of value he
went after; and when he retired the
Don Cameron did not suggest the boss
particularly, and yet, as a boss is
obliged to do, he kept his followers in
line, and contented. Personally popu
lar and agreeable, he had many friends
among his political opponents. firing
of the game, he gave it up for private
life, and is still a philosophical and en-
tertained onlooker.
NJ. S. Quay was a boss boss-untir
ing, resourceful, somewhat revengeful,
and yet at times capable of generosity.
In the way of success he set the pegs
in the state, though meeting with some
signal reverses. He became a national
figure, and managed the republican ma
tional campaign of 1888. Only death
could loosen his grip on his machine,
which, in his hands, had done wonders.
Mr.. Penrose is the successor, and was
the protege of Mr.. Quay. If he did not
calculate on lively experience in Of
fee he missed his chance. The proba-
bility is he did, and that he has had
just the time expected. 1t has been, and
continues, lively in the extreme. Though
often described as in peril, he usually
rides out the storm in good shape. His
success last year, over enemies within
and without, was signal. He was re-
elected senator nv a very large ma
jority.
Well, if the Pennsylvanians enjoy
scrapping so much they are willing to
scrap among themselves outsiders need
not complain. It is their affair; and
they may be so constituted that such
activity is essential to their health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05
WOMEN'S UNDERGRADUATES
IN OUR JANUARY SALE
AT SEC
Nightgowns, Drawer Combinations, Petticoats,
Corset Covers, Envelope Chemise, Drawers.

Gowns of good quality matefials-plainly or
deliberately trimmed in fine laces with ribbon bead
ing.
High or sV"-neck Gowns of muslin cambria;
long-sleeve styles; plainly finished in tucks hem
stitching dainty embroidery.
Nansook Corset Covers, prettly trimmed with
fine laces or embroidery; blouse or fitted styles
Drawer Combinations, in pretty models; lace or
embroidery trimmed.
Nansook Envelope Chemse effectively trim
med with embroidery or lace.
Short Skirts of cambria or nainsook, finished
with rufles of embroidery trimmed with en-
broidery, laces and tucks.
Drawers of nainsook cambria trimmed with
rufaes of embroidery.
Long Petticoats of cambria, with hounces of en-
broidery and tucks.
Double-panel Satin Petticoats with scalloped
edge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05
Report From Pohick.

We had another meeting down to Po-
hick on the Crick
Because of certain rumors that have
been a-fyin' thick.
We thought that every citizen Of sta
ton low or high
Should be permitted to stand forth an
state his alibi.
We heard heap o. talk bout "Pork"
of an unpleasant kind.
An leakages are mentioned in q way
that frets the mind.
We held a conference SOS to give each
man a chance to say
How much, if any, Of the dark suspicion
points his way.
We held it in the general store, that
famous old resort,
Where wisdom flows so free, while coal
oil costs 8 cents q quart.
The quantity Of pork round here no.
body could conceal.
When anybody rings a bell, the pigs
begin to squeal.
An az fur leaks, their presence is shs4
ceptible Of proof.
Jud Tunkins had to stay at home to fix
one in his roof.
We hate to be behind the times, but
we're compelled to say
That's the nearest to a scandal we kin
dig up. out our way.
An we're half inclined to think that
it's the happiest course to pick,
To. live the graftless life out here at
Pohick ON the. Crick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05

to leave the public employment for
other positions, t. the definite loss Of
the government.
All appeals for the institution of re-
tirement system to permit the humane
elimination of the superannuated and
to insure systematic promotions within
the grades have failed, notwithstanding
the steady growth of sentiment in Con-
gress, strongly supported by recon-
mendations from the department chiefs,
for such method Of preventing stag
nation and inefficiency in the elder ranks
of the service.
The comparatively low pay Of the gov
eminent clerks has been recognized for
long time, but until this session of
Congress no effective move had been
made to correct it. Now it is proposed
to increase the pay scale horizontally
by and 10 per cent from the grade of
81 800 down, limiting this increase, how
ever, to one year from July next. Hope
crease and for the elimination of the
time limit by the action of the Senate.
The cartoons reproduced today, Sc
lected from many, pictorially present
the successive trials and anxieties and
necessities of the clerks, who constitute
the foundation Of the local community
and in whose welfare Washington is
most keenly concerned. They do not,
however, adequately portray the mental
sufferings of these faithful workers, who
have been made the objects of attack
and criticism in and out of season, and
whose respectful efforts to better their
condition have at times aroused unwar-
ranted hostility The Star is. gratified
that at last turn has come in the tide
of sentiment at the Capitol, and that
not only are the clerks to be protected
against injurious and unjust assaults but
that a real and substantial betterment
of their condition is in prospect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05


cializes in naval shells, and that the
British demand for that kind Of am
munition is comparatively light. But
this would hardly solve the mystery, be-
cause a we'll equipped munitions works
could shift readily from the making of
naval shells to those for land batteries.
1t may possibly be that the British are
now making and getting from America
more shells than they need, and are
ready to begin the work Of undertaking
American manufacturers in their own
market. This fact has distinct sig
nifcance in point of trade, as well as
a bearing upon the readiness of the
allies for the war work Of this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05
time SIMPLY FLEW ON
THE GOLDEN STATE
LIMITED"

I'VE enjoyed every minute of our
trip. 1 never slept more soundly in
all my life than did on that won
derfully steady, smooth-running
train.
Then, too. the fact that we did
not have to cross any high noun
tains banished the discomfort some
of us experienced at high attitudes"
Another splendidly equipped train
via Rock Island-El Paso South
western-Sodthern Pacific over the
( Golden State Route is the Call
} fornian."
( 1t reflects the high class service of
( the Golden State Limited" Both
I trains via the direct line Of lowest
J aItitudes-the most comfortable and
} interesting route to Southern Cali
( Less than three days-Chicago-
st. Louis to Los Angeles-no extra
The military encampments at Ell
Paso and west provide a continuous
} panorama every loyal American
\ should see. Tickets permit ten-day
I stopoyer at Ell Paso.
( Tickets, reservations and Califor-
{ MIA literature on request at Rock
I island Travel Bureau. 434 Widener
building, Philadelphia. Pa. H. NJ.
y Rrown. b. p. A.-Advertfsement.
!.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05
Low British Bids for Shells.

A striking fact appears in the bids
Just opened by the Navy Department for
armor plate and shells, an English COM
pany agreeing to supply the American
demand at a lower figure and in less
time than any American company offers.
Inasmuch as the American munitions
plants are now working overtime to meet
the British demand for projectiles, pre-
sumably because the British plants are
unable to supply the home requirements,
It seems strange that from that country
should como proposition to send shells
here in less time and at a lower price
than our own manufacturers offer to fur
nish them. It has been suggested that
this may be due to the fact that the
British company making the offer spe-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05
A Long Fight for the Clerks.

In another part of The Star today is
printed a page of cartoons, reproduced
from the columns of this paper covering
the last eight years, illustrative of the
successive fluctuations and the urgent
needs Of the government clerks. This is an
interesting exhibit and in brief space
encompasses the story Of a struggle
which appears to be on the eve of par
tial success. The Star has been waging
this battle for the government clerks
welfare for over half century. In
lS66-67, when the cost Of living was ex-
tortionately high, this paper was fore
most in the fight to gain relief for the
clerks in the form of additional pay.
That endeavor resulted in general in
crease, which, however, was unjustly lin
tied to one year, and the scale then
lapsed to its former basis and has re-
manned there without change to this day,
although the rate Of pay in every other
line of employment in this country has
advanced meanwhile.
During the past decade the clerks
have been the object Of attack contin-
ually. A few years ago, without ade-
q,ate inquiry into the need. and, in fact,
with no necessity in the status Of the
governments work, the working day Of
the departments was extended. Scarcely
had Washington adjusted to this change
when it was proposed to add another
half hour to the workday, with NO In.
crease in the compensation. Fortunate
ly this effort has been successfully re-
sisted. and the tendency in Congress to
increase the government clerks time, in
the face Of tendency in the industrial
world to lessen the working hours, is
checked for the present.
Then, again, some time back a move.
msnt was begun to limit the tenure Of
the government workers to seven years
and for a season this menace hung over
tie departments, seriously affecting the
morale Of the clerks and actually caus
ing some Of the most efficient workeri
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05
Standing Swinging
PICTURE FRAMES
Specially priced at
$1.OO each.

A Frame value that is
really amazing, and it has
been judged so by our
patrons, as the many pur-
chases amply testify. Now
we have received the third
and last shipment of $50
Frames, which we will place
on sale tomorrow. After
they are gone no moEe will
be obtainable at this price.
These Frames are in pow
dered gold finish, ornament
ed with Furnishings, and
neatly carved effect, as
shown in illustration; each
frame complete with glass.
specially priced at Sl.00
each. Eight sizes, ranging
from SKY inches to 8xIo
inches.
Fourth floor, F street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05
A RAINY DAY
OUTFIT FOR THE
YOUNGSTER

For school wear the
"Bestyette" Rain Cape is at
tractive and a great protec-
ton. 1t is made with a
close-irting hood, which is
silk lined. Sizes a, E, 8, II
and ID years. A Rainproof
School Bag accompanies this
cape at. ............. $500
"Bestyette" Raincoats, in
tan and blue; full belted
model. Sizes 6 to IS years.
$3.50
Third floor, street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05

Thomas A. Edison has surprised his
admirers by not being at work for the
past few days. The fact that he has
been successfully working out a pneu-
monia problem explains the seeming
phenomenon of repose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05

There is some encouragement in the
fact that the opposition to peace is not
so obstinate as to prevent the subject
from holding its own as topic of con
versation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05

The days are growing longer, and,
even while snow is on the ground, there
is already q reminder that Easter is not
many moons hence. And no one thinks
of permitting cold storage specimen
to masquerade as bona fide Easter egg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-05

The psychological effect" which at
tends every public utterance in greater
or less degree is still to be considered
before it can be assumed that the cor
respondence looking to an end of war
can be regarded as unavailing.