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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
GERMAN GOLD SHRINKS.
Officials Here Suspect It Fcreshad-
oWs Crumbling of Financial system.

curious shrinkage in the German
gold reserve. reported from abroad yes
terday. attracted interest here as posi- =
bly, foreshadowng a crumbling of the
German financial system, which up to
now has borne the immense load placed
upon it. AS yet. however. the shrink
age is small and not In any sense fatal,
but taken In connection with the ap-
peals OF the government to individuals
to give up gold jewelry Is considered
important.
Observers here are at a loss to ac-
count for the shrinkaRe. but give sew
eral possible causes. One is that Ger
many, unable to maintain her balance
of trade with contiguous neutrals, is
being forced to export gold in pay
ment. Another is that Bulgaria and
Turkey refuse to take German bank
notes, and a third. that actual gold is
needed for the immense propa uganda
work that Germany is conducting in
Russia and other countries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
WHITMAN BACKS TRADE BODY.
New York Governor Urges Support
for Southern Commercial Congress.

Residents of the District of Columbia,
together with residents of all the states
and territories in the United States, are
invited by Gov. Charles S. Whitman
of New York to attend the session Of
the Southern Commercial Congress to
be held in New York city October Is to
II next The invitation was included
In a formal proclamation concerning
the meeting issued by Gov. Whitman
today. 1t is pointed out in the proc
lamation that the sessions will be of in
terest not only to residents of the
southern states. but also to the citi-
zens of all parts of the country.
In his proclamation the governor also
urges citizens of his state to respond
cordially to the movement.
The congress will be devoted not only
to questions related to agriculture, ed
ucation, industries and commerce. but
also to the consideration of vital prob
lens or the organization and mobiliza-
ton of the country's resources for ma
tional defense and an Interpretation of
problems related to international con-
struction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
HOME DEFENSE RIFLE
OFFICERS ATTEND DRILL
Thirteen of Sixteen Companies Rep
resented at Instruction
Meeting.

Thirteen Of the sixteen companies
comprising the Home Defense League
Rifles were represented at a drill for
company officers last night at Mckinley
High School. 18th street and Rhode
Island avenue northwest. The officers
were put through an instructive course
of training by Capt. Richard d. La Garde.
l. S. A. Similar meetings will be held
each Monday night at the same place.
Col. M a. Winter, In command of the
Home Rifles: Lieut.. Col. f. F. Hazelton
Maj. Adjt. Oliver A. Phelps, Maj. Stirling
Kerr. jr.. Capt. Daniel W. Thayer and
Capt George A. Fischer of the regi-
mental star of the organization, were
present. besides the following company
officers:
Capts. Charles d. Shackelford, Com
pany b: william S. Quinter. Company f.:
u. Gates, Company G: Roger l.. Calvert,
Company II; Murray l.. Clifford, Com
pany /; c. Edward Beckett. Company X j:
Ellwood p. Morey. Company l.; Thomas
Hunter. Company o: John ID. Simpson.
Company p; Helmer Rabild. Company
r: Fred NJ. Pelzman. Company L.
and Lieuts- John F. Hogan, Kennon Vail,
Simpson, NJ. A. Wertz. l. W. Pew. T. A.
Lee T. {: Sharp, A. l.. Simpson, N. I.
Thomas. F. S. Hodgson, A. l.. Webb. c,
f. Miner, r. G. Fletcher and James
Graham.
Five companies of the Home Rifles
will hold drills tonight. including Com
pany b. Capt. Charles d. Shackelford =:
Company H. Capt. Roger J.. Calvert,
composed of attaches of the Senate,
which will drill on the Capitol grounds
Company I. Capt Murray l.. CHORD
made up to large extent by members
of the board of trade which will meet
at 1880 in Convention Hall, 9Th and l.
streets northwest; Company K. Capt c.
of members of the Y NJ c. A., which
meets at the association rooms, and
Company L.. Capt EllwoOd ,P Morey.
composed of members of the Scottish
Rite Masons. 1t will meet at 1870 to-
night in the Masonic Cathedral, 433 Sd
street northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
MRS. MARSHALL IMPROVED.
Wife of Vice President Able to
Leave Hospital.

Mrs Marshall. wife of the Vice Prest-
dent. who has been seriously i'll due to
an affection of the ears brought on by a
cold. has been moved from the Episcopal
Eye. Ear and Throat Hospital TODAY to
apartments in the Rocha mbeau, which
were formerly occupied by Justice Nc
Reynolds.
Mrs Marshalps condition is much i'm
proved, and it is expected that after
another week has elapsed she and the
Vice President will leave Washington for
a months stay in cooler climate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
sAUERKRAUT TO WHIP KAISER.
Department Of Agriculture Urges
Conservation Of Cabbage for War.

Government officials are planning to
utilize a well known German product
to help America win the war against
Germany-sauerkrau
Recent rains have resulted in such an
enormous cabbage crop that the De-
partment of Agriculture has issued an
appeal for the making of sauerkraut in
large quantities in the interest of food
conservation.
The governments food experts saw
sauerkraut can be made with little la
Dor from fresh cabbage, producing a
food which is healthful and palatable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
Commission for Lieut.. Hood.

In order that he may accept COM
mission for ordnance work in the Of
ficers' Reserve Corps, the resignation
of Second Lieut.. J. Douglas Hood of
the Sd Infantry, National Guard of the
District of Columbia. now encamped at
Fort Myer. has beer accepted by the
President to take effect Immediately.
The Sd infantry stood muster for pay
this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
Way T0PRESERVEE EGGS
FOR THE NEXT WINTER
Housewives May Avoid Scarcity and
BEAT Market" by Prescribed
Packing Methods.

All signs point to eggs being costly
next winter. but to meet the situation
various ways and thus beat" the mar
ket. says a bulletin from the national
emergency food garden commission.
Use only strictly fresh. clean, un-
washed and solid shelled eggs for put
ting down. Discard any egg which
floats in the water glass solution pre-
pared to the directions herewith. For
home preservation eggs may be packed
paraffin. butter or lard or immense in
brine. lime water. water glass. etc.
The methods commonly used are i'm
mersion in either lime water or water
glass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
WOMEN TO PICK CROPS.
Cafeteria" Plan Adopted to Help
Ont New Jersey Farmers.

Women of New Jersey are planning
a Cafeteria" system of picking fruits
and vegetables. according to the com
mittee on public information.
These women have arranged a plan
with farmers by which they will go to
the farms. pick such foodstuffs as they
desire after the manner one helps him
self at a lunch counter. and pay the
farmer for what they gather on their
way out.
The New Jersey women made this ar
arrangement after learning that some
farmers in their state We're blowing uri-
der fields Of produce because they could
not obtain pickers for the crops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
JURY EX0NERATEs HELLMuTH

A coroner's jury, at an inquest held
at the morgue yesterday afternoon. ex-
onerated Policeman George HeIIp,,tb
of the first precinct. who Monday night
shot and killed George Ransom, colored
near 9Th and II streets.
Testimony showed that the negro
had ms pistol aimed at the policeman
when the latter shot him.
The jury reported that the killing
was justifiable homicide and that the
shot was fired by the policeman in de.
Tense of his own life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
Plan for Use in Lime Water.

For preservation in lime water slack
three pounds of lump lime in little
water and add three gallons of pure
water. Stir occasionally for n day. let
settle and then pour off the clear liquid.
Washed eggs will not keep.
Water glass is soluble sodium sill
cate and should be obtained as pure as
possible. This should be used with
pure cold boiled water in the proper
ton of one part water glass to nine
parts of water Should eggs tend to
float and it is known that they are
absolutely fresh add a little cold boiled
water to the solution. Water glass
may be purchased at drug stores and
is preferable to lime water. Three
gallons of either will preserve about
twenty dozen eggs. A gallon of the
pure water glass diluted as above will
preserve about ninety dozen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
D. C. Adds IA Men to Army.

The Army obtained fourteen recruits
in the District Of Columbia Monday
out of A total recruitment Of 27O5. The
quota of the District is 662 and its
contribution to date is 4OS
The total acceptances from the coun-
try at large to date are 170,940 and the
total quota Is 1S3,89S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
The Star BY Mail.

~ z sure to have The Evening
and Sunday Star follow you,
- In most cases The Star will
b at the breakfast table the
next morning. and always give
all Of the latest news from WASH
tngton Of the day before. The
address may be changed az fire.
qusntly as desired by giving the
old as well as the new address,
The price Of The Star by mail
daily and Sunday L. 60 cents psx
month, In advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
Open Every Morning at $3.50.
AT 8 O'Clock This Morning

every depositor of this bank received in the
mail statement" showing the balance to
his credit, record of all deposits made and
checks paid during the month of July, to-
gether with the Cancelled checks.
Under this system the "passbook" is used
solely as receipt for deposits. The deposit
tors are therefore relieved of the necessity
of sending their books to the bank to be bal
anced and sending again a few days later to
get same. This system not only makes pos
sible, but encourages the proving of the de-
positors account with that of the bank.
We will be pleased to send you specimen
statement or answer any inquiries regarding
the system. 1t is worthwhile up-to-date
business method.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
Authority to Commanders.

Camp commanders are authorized"
said the circular. ito grant furloughs
to all men enlisted under these in
to take effect at the close
of the present course, and to expire
September l, 1917"
The commissioned grade to
which each man will be appointed is
to be determined by recommend ation
of the training camp commander
Referring to chances of promotion,
the circular says: 1T should be ex =
planned to those interested that 1t is
the policy Of the War Department to
confine all promotions in the National
Army to the regiments and divisions
thereof, once the organization of these
units is completed. and that under this
policy they will be appointed to the
grades for which recommended"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
Metal Receptacles Barred.

Any glass, wooden or earthenware
receptacle may be used. but not metal.
Pack eggs small end down and pour
liquid over them and keep two inches
Of preservative above eggs at all times
Cover receptacle with waxed paper or
parafin cloth. Wash eggs in cold
water after taking them out for use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01

$1,000 to Niagara Falls and Return,
Baltimore and Ohio. from Washington,
7:45 am. August 5. Liberal stop-overs,
returning within Is days-Advertise-
ment. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

J. Finley Wilson. editor of the WASH
ington Eagle. leaves tomorrow morning
for speaking tour of Virginia in the
interest of race and nation. Tomorrow
afternoon he will address the Baptist
Sunday school convention of northern
Virginia at Rectortown on the duty
of the negro in the present crisis. He
will continue his tour. speaking before
tons now being held throughout the
state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
Gravel in good quantttie. I. being OBJ

tanned. for building purposes in this
city. from beds recently located in the
shore above the Highway bridge. One
of the big diggers OF the Smoot COM
pany has been at work on this bed for
the past two weeks or longer and is
getting out several scow loads of the
material daily. With the exception of
this machine the other diggers are
working opposite Alexandria and fur
Their down the river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01

A meeting of the Home Defense
League of the sixth precinct has been
called for this evening at 1870 o'clock
at Gonzaga Hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
Ellis Cooksey, 81 Nichols avenue, las,

night told the police OF the eleventh
precinct that an unidentified intruder
was in his house early yesterday morn
ing. Mrs. Cooksey discovered the man
in the house mad frightened him off be-
fore he had obtained possession of any
Vaiuab!es
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01

Francea AnderNOn, cOIOred, thirty
four years old, 433 l street. last night
was knocked down by an automobile
operated by Joseph Arnold, fourteen
years old. 1909 East Capitol street, in
front of 400 Louisiana avenue and in
jured about the body. face and one
knee She was taken to Casualty Hos
pital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01

Brass Beds Relacquered. Satin or Bright
John A. Gottsmann & Co. Main 1898.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01

DIR. ]. A. LIE Clere will give a lecture
on fobd conservation Friday at 2:3o
o'clock at the Thomson School
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
by POP.
CITY ITEMS.

Our Best Tea, 49c; Wonder Coffee, Zoe;
"a lbs. Our Best Flour, s1.65: 20-oz.
cans Baking Powder, 12c.; New Pota-
toes. Acc pix. 412 4th Sc. and all the
J. I. d. Pyles Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01

A Concert by Artists
on the Edison diamond disc phono-
graph. Gibson Co., 917 G st-Adver-
tisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
DANCING.

PROF. AND MRS. L. A. ACHER. STUDIO, 11er
10Th St NV. Class. Monday and Friday s to IL
u m Private lessons any hour. Open all sum-
mer n 67S6. Established 1900. %
DAVIoON'S s Mr. 1929 NJ NV. c cns%.'
Haw iian and all dances taught correctly in few
lessons. Private any time Class and practice
csnce, Tues. eve: lady asst: orchestra. n. d5l<
a search was then made for willow
SUMNER RATES, f ps MAI M.in eas
Prof. Wyndham. All dances. Private lessole Tie.
Electric fans. Lady assistants. Pupils guarsnteed.
GLoNER's. 613 22nd-PRIV LES. ANY TINE.
Soc: 6, $3.50: latest approved methods. win
lead. Reduction to clubs: cool ballroom. ". liza.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
ISSUE Of COMMISSIONS
100000 MEN SUGGESTED
Fort Myer Training Camp Com
mandant Selects Eligibles for
Positions in Army.

Recommendations for commissions to
be issued to about 1000 men who have
been undergoing three months of in
tensive training at the Fort Myer camp
for reserve officers were received at
the War Department today from Col.
Charles w. Fenton, the training camp
commandant.
The percentage of men in the Fort
Myer camp who have not been recon-
mended for commissions by the board
of officers is very small and includes
considerably less than 800 men. Those
who are not given commissions as re-
serve officers and are not designated
for further training in the second camp
school for reserve officers will be urged
the National Army. with the chance of
promotion and commissions later.
Those Who Fail to Qualify.
1t is estimated that there will be
1900 men from all the reserve officers
training camps who will not get COM
missions. Coupled with this offer of
War Department-accept of which
requires enlistment of the man at the
conclusion of the camp. August lis a
renewed assurance that after the sec
ond camps close promotions will all be
made from the ranks of the Regular
Army, National Guard or National
Army.
circular issued by Maj. Gen. Bliss.
acting chief of staff. directs command
ers of officers training camps to in
wife student officers failing to receive
commissions ito enlist in the foot serv-
ice. at the close Of the present course
of training, with the understanding
that they will be transferred on or
about September 1. 1917, to units Of
the National Army to be organized in
their local training areas"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01

Clafin Optical Co., 8O7 r st.
Oculists' Prescriptions Filled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01

An address by Sergt. Rene Renner of
the French commission. covering his
experiences in the French trenches
Will be a feature of the get-together
meeting OF the Home Defense League
IT the second police precinct tomorrow
evening at $40 O'Clock. Addresses are
expected also by Mai. Pullman. Odell
Smith and others The officers of the
league for this precinct are Capt A. J.
Driscoll. Lieut.. Thomas Sergeon and
Lieut.. Arthur c. Smith.
John {. Warren. IA former conductor
Of the City and Suburban railway of
Washington, today filed suit in the
District Supreme Court against the
company to recover $4,000 damages for
injuries alleged to have been sustained
January 9. 1916. when two cars OF the
company collided at 18th street and
Rhode Island avenue northeast.
Mary v. Tucker today filed suit for a
limited divorce from Howard n Tucker
on a charge of cruelty. They were
married in 1904 and have three chill
dren, whose custody the wife seeks.
She asks alimony in her petition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
FEDERAL
NATIONAL BANK /

Southeast Corner of Fourteenth and c Streets.
orignators Of the Monthly System Washington
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-06-17
TT. VALLEY PEACHES ARE
BRINGING GOOD PRICES
After Last of This Week the Market
ing of Early Varieties Will End and
Later Crops Move.

Fort Valley, June 15.-The peach
season of the year 1917 is now in full
swing The season Of the early peach
es will close Friday or the first of
next week. After this the growers
will begin marketing the very popular
Georgia and Hiley Bellies, along with
the Early Bellies, which will come
first
The early varieties have brought an
exceedingly good price this year. The
color OF the early peaches was the
best in the history of the peach in
dustry The size, while in some instan-
ces not SO very great as standard,
was of the size that makes pretty
and attractive crate. The growers are
perfectly satisfied with the prices they
are receiving for their peaches sthis
year The prices Tor the early va
rieties have ranged anywhere, from
$1.75 to $2.75 per. crate.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-06-17
ST. LOUIS LIVE STOCK MRAKET
SPECIAL REPORT.

Today's receipts: Cattle 5000; hogs
$500; sheep 500.
Cattle: Market closing steady to
strong, compared with week ago, on
all classes of killing steers, while
butcher cattle shows a decline of
ESQ., stockers and feeders Is to Csc
lower, an dyearlings Is to Csc higher.
AS the supply of grass cattle increas-
es, lower values will result on the
common to medium grades, conse-
quently we advise marketing all COM
mon to medium cattle at teh first op-
portunity.
Quotations: Choice to- prime fed
steers $40 to $12; good to choice SO
to $40; medium to good $S.25 to So;
common to medium $3.50 to $S.25;
coed to choice grass steers $S.25 to
1925; medium to good $3.50 to $S.25;
common to medium $6.75 to $50; fat
cows $3.50 to $3.50; medium 81 to IS;
cutters 1915 to 81; Gamers $50 to
$685.; heavy bulls $3.50 to $3.50; light
bulls 81 to So; fed yearlings $3.50
to $3.50; common yearlings $675 to
z; heretics $3.50 to IS; veal calves 80
to $14; good to choice stockers and
feeders $3.50 to $3.50; medium to good
81 to $3.50; common to medium $3.50
to 81; stock heifers $675 to $725;
and stock cows 1925 to $6.75.
Hosg; Receipts light and market
15c higher-top $3.50; light stuff
steady. Choice hogs 1870 lbs. up $3.50;
mixed hogs 100 lbs. up $1475 to $15.25,
10 to lao pound pigs $13 to $14.5O;
lighter pigs 50 to $13; best rough
hogs STATS to $14.9O, with habitat
roughs at $40 to- $12.
Sheep: Lambs rs to 40c higher;
sheep 15c higher. Medium to best
clipped lambs $14.50 to $15,25; good
fat spring lambs $16.75 to $14.40; best
Gull springers $3.50 to $3.50; little
common skippy culls $3.50 to $40;
good fat sheep 1925 to 1865; chop
pers $7.75; Gamers $3.50 to $3.50,
and breeding ewes $1O.5O to $11.50.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-06-17
EDITOR tlAS
NOVEL PATRIOTIC BUTTON

Atlanta, June ia button with
picture of a farmer carrying Old Clio
~ nailed 10 his plow handles, and
bearing the motto, Nail A Flag to
Your Plow and Serve Your Country
by Raising Food Crops" is being wide
ly distributed throughout Georgia and
other southern states by Isador Gel
ders. editor of the Fitzgerald Leader
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-06-17

Enterprise OF Fitzgerald, Ga. The
motion was originated at a mass
meeting Of farmers held at Fitzgerald
several weeks ago and Immediately
gained wide circulation, as it struck
exactly the right note Of patriotism for
the men upon whom the country is de-
pendent fer its food supply.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-06-17
aME UND GcTT NIT
MINE SUBMARINE"

MINE SUBMARINE"
The great European war has been
the cause of a great lot Of poetry, but
the latest bit Of verse, which has just
Gene to light, commencing the all-im-
portant topic of The submarine prob
lem, threatens to take first rank over
the welllknown "Hoch der Kaiser"
The verses entitled "The Kaiser's
Prayer follows
Mine Gotij via you be nine partner?
You don't know who | am?
] am the German kaiser
The Emperor WilliI.Yam.
You know whipped dem Belgians,
Und nit bullets filled Russia full;
Und I'll whip France and Italy,
Und blow up johnny Bull.
Now all dem other nations
| don't give dam,
If you will be mine partner
And whip dot Unkle Sam.
You know | got dem submarines,
All Europe knows dot well;
But dot Edison got patent now
Vot blows dem all to He'll.
Now, Colt, If you do dis,
Den you / will always love;
Und / will be Emperor of de earth
Und you be Emperor aJove.
But, Colt, if you refuse me dis,
Tomorrow night at 'leven,
will call my zepplins out
Und declare war on Heaven.
| wouldn't ask dis from you,
But it can be plainly seen
Dot when Edison pushes dot button
| ] got no submarine.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-06-17
CANNING cLug MEETING.

The members OF The ladies' canning
club will meet in The basement of
The Methodist church for freless
cocker demonstration Tuesday after
noon at o'clock
MRS. RUTH NJ. JOHNSON,
County Home Demonstration Agt
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-06-17

1t is estimated that there are more
than 100000 trapshooters in the Uni
ted States.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-06-17

1t is hoped soon to make all of Yos-
emite National Park accessible thru
out the year.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-06-17

In 1914 Americas foreign trade
reached a credit balance of $470,O0O,-
600.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-06-17

Industrial work for. women in Swe-
den is strictly regulated by law.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-06-17

About 100000 women and girls in
the United States are wage-earners.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-06-17

foreiga-bon students OF their sex i'll
Paris.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-06-17
Winter temperature of Cuba ranges
from go to S5 degrees.

Philadelphia preachers have form
ed a church advertising club.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-06-17

New York now has women boot
blacks.