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The Washington herald., 1917-12-16
Three Firms Charged
With Unfair Methods

Charges Of unfair methods OF COM
petition were made yesterday by the
Federal Trade Commission against
three corporations. The complaints
were issued against the Ward Baking
Company, OF, New York City, the Ma
tional Distilling Company, of Wis
consin. and the ]. F. Hillerich & Son
Company, Of Kentucky, :
The Ward company is charged with
changing prices to stifie competition
and maintaining arbitrary resale
prices. The National Distilling Com
pany Is charged with giving yeast
free to purchasing bakers and others
gratuities, such as liquor, cigars.
meals and money. to employees of
yeast purchasers. The Hillerich Com.
pany is accused of forcing distribu-
tors to maintain resale prices on its
baseball bats, also of price discrimina-
tion.
The hearing Of the Ward complaint
will be February %; the National
Company, February IS; the Hillerich
Company, February II.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-16
EXPANSION OF ARMY
INJURIES DISCIPLINE
Inspector General Says Seasoned
Men Lost in Reorganization.

Expansion of the regular army un-
der war conditions has resulted in
unsatisfactory conditions to disci-
pline and general military standards,
the Inspector Generals report for the
year states:
Loss Of officI ). non-commissioned
officers and seasoned enlised men in
Cident to the Reorganization is given
as the cause for the deterioration.
The conditions, says Inspector Gen
eral Chamberlain, while unavoidable,
are none the less unfortunate. How
ever, those who are left. will I be-
lieve, prove equal to the situation
and in due course Of time bring the
regular army back to that high
standard of efficiency which has al
ways characterized it."
The Reserve Officers Camps were
reported as a most satisfactory solu-
tion" Of the problem Of officering
new forces.
War conditions are expected to
rectify defects and deficiencies Of
clothing and equipment which have
been discovered, the report states.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-16
War Imposes Enormous
Tasks on Adj. General

The enormous administrative work
which the war has thrown on the
Adjutant Generals department is
clearly shown in Adjutant General H.
P. McCain's annual report, given out
yesterday.
Advertising for recruits to fill the
ranks, administrative work in con-
nection with internment camps, eX-
amining reserve officer candidates and
taking care of their instruction. while
doing the same work for West Point
are only a few items in the report
The Washington herald., 1917-12-16
Lawson Wires Congress
Asking Profiteer Probe

Profiteers must be probed, says
Thomas W Lawson. The Boston man
sent telegram yesterday to various
Representatives and Senators de-
manding an Investigation. The mes
sage which was somewhat confused
read:
American people want, IL do not
get soon will emphatically demand,
open Congressional court to publicly
expose contracts. committeeman, other
amateur officials, cost production,
profit. Country's impression grow
ing third to half government funds
profit to camoufiage our front well
fake your back committee members .
The Washington herald., 1917-12-16
War Trade Board Orders
Payments Of Drafts

The War Trade Board yesterday
authorized the payment of drafts ac-
cepted on or before December u,
drawn on funds Of an enemy or ally
of enemy, or acting for or on behalf
OF an enemy or ally Of enemy. on
which such a person appears as draw
er or indorser when such drafts are
presented for payment in the United
States.
It Is stipulated. however. that when
such drafts are collected for an en-
emy or ally Of enemy the proceeds
of collection must be reported at
once by the person making such
collection to the Alien Property Gus
todian. The funds will be held sub
ject to his disposition.
No drafts can be accepted or dealt
in before acceptance, when drawn
on funds Of an enemy or ally of en-
eny unless a license is obtained first
from the Bureau of Enemy Trade.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-16
Ye Fireside
Gossip
By 4. B. G.
HURRAY FOR

HURRAY FOR
CONGRESSMAN MILLER,
WASHINGTON STATE.
DID YOU read
HIS SPEECH
IN THE House
Yesterday
-
HE GOT right
-
TO THE meat
OF THE thing
WHEN HE flayed
THIS CASTE" which
STANDS BETWEEN
ENLISTED MAN
AND COMMISSIONED man.
FORGET IT, Mr.. Officer,
YOU'RE FIGHTING
FOR DEMOCRACY
PROVE 1T
BY STARTING
WITH YOUR men
READ CONGRESSMAN
MILLER'S
SPEECH AND you'll
LOOK ME up.
AND say
=
s /
| THANK YOU
The Washington herald., 1917-12-16
Russian Embassy Here
Awaits Peace News

Russian Embassy officials and the
State Department were last night
anxiously awaiting confirmation Of
press reports that a peace treaty
has actually been consummated be-
tween the Bolsheviki and the Ger
mans. - Due to the difficulty of COM
munication, however, neither had re-
ceived any word of the work Of the
plenipotentiariess at Brest-Litovsk.
In view of the concept of the Boil
sheviki government as pro-German,
If not actually the tool of Germany,
and in view of the known instruc-
tions to the delegates from Russia,
the reported agreement on peace
terms was not a surprise here.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-16
Town Wants Finance Probe.

lam Bullock, director Of the Bureau of
City Inquiry of New York City, has
been engaged by wealthy residents of
Greenburg to make an Investigation
of the towns finances. The town of
Greenburg includes the villages OF
Tarrytown. Iryington. Hastings,
Dohbs Ferry. Ardsley and Eimford.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-16

Midnight, Is; 2 a. H., II; a. M. II; 6 a. m,
i5; a. m. y: 10 !. m, IS; Il noon, q: p m,
:; p. m. 2: p. m, u; p. M. l6: 10 D. m. ,
u Highest. -; lowest. u Relative humidity =
8 a. m. 81; p. u.. -; 8 p. IN. e. Rainfall
Is p. m. to p. n.y.. O. Hours Of sunshine, %
Ter cent Of possible sunshine. 100.
Dspartures-Accumulated deficiency OF tenn
ptrature since January l. 1917. 80; deficiency
Of Temperature since December ]. 1917. -lOi; ac-
cumulated deficiency Of precipitation since
January ]. 1871. SD; deficiency Of precipitation
since December l, 1917, -OO2
Temperature same date last year-Highest, j;
lowest, q.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-16
OTHER TEMPERATURES.
CONDITION OF THE WArrp

Temperature and condition Of water last night
Great Falls-Temperature, "a; condition clear.
Dalecarlia reserToir-Temperature p; condition
at north connection, very clear; condition at
south connection. very clear. Georgetown dis
tributing neutrality-suspicious., S3; condition at
innuent gatehouse. clear; condition at etfluent
satehouse, very clear.
TIDE TABLES.
(Compiled BY the United States Coast and Geo
detic SurTeyl
Today-Low tide, 3'4 a. m. and 3:A D. m. ::
high tide. 80 a. m. and 9:G D. m.
Automobile lamps must be lighted at SIS
p. m.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-16
DR.. Henry Van Dyke. forme

cy NHH Dyke, IOfhel
United States minister to The Neither.
lands. is to speak at a meeting ar.
ranged by the District war service
commission this afternoon ats o'clock
In, the auditorium of the Central High
School. He will speak OH "The Con.
science Of Our Country"
The Washington herald., 1917-12-16
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
LOCAL TENpERATuREs

District Of Columbia. Maryland and Virginia:
Fair. continued cold Sunday and Monday; light
westerly winds.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-16

Order Christmas Flowers Early.
GUIDES beautiful homegrown flowers are always
apDropriate and acceptable. INA II a.-AdE.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-16
Harvard Men

In Any Kind OF War Service.
WALTER R. TUcKERMAN, SIS Coppectic1t
ave, Committee Chairman. Washington Har-
yard Club.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-16

APOLOGIES TO K. c. B.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-17
MOOSE NEWS

One OF the most enthusiastic meet
ings Of the local lodge Loyal Order
OF Moose was held last Wednesday
evening. The lodge took action and
decided to meet in the Sh~alIenbarger
harl every Thursday evening CON-
mencing July 5th Great preparations
are being made for next Thursday
night. June 21st. when the last large
class win be initiated under the s.
initiation fee. The banquet commit
tee reported they had everything well
in hand and would serve a banquet
that will long be remembered The
members all have the boosting fever
and applications arr coming in by THE
dozens.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-17
Two Fires In City

Youths playing Nth matches we're
responsible for tSo fires Of a minor
nature In different portions 81 the
sity during the week. Several boys
PLAYING In he re2r OF the PleSS1er
residence IN E1y street started =
blaze n the roo5sae3 last Tuesday.
There we're several szless q 1Tn-
zmite IN re immediate vicinity
TIE azs 6eazrrzzsaf EG summoned
and aze1eAaa the Izze AzatAe-
zsar- zzs zarnes n Neazes1sF
morning a. re M1z4A4z -zcs
TIE damage E limited Yong
savs zera
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-17
ELECT OFFICERS

cyphus Lodge No. 80, knights oil
Pythias. elected officers for ensuing
six months
p. X. Phillips. chancellor cofman.
der; F b. AcDonough vice chan
cellor. William 0yerfelt. prelate
r z jameson master of work:
:. ID. Watson. keeper of record and
seals. Christ Haler. master OF e.
nance; David Arnst, master OF 81
ohequer: Frank Taylor. master Of
arms; John Groshong. inner guard
Tom Marshall. outer guard
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-17
DAY IS
CELEBRATED IN ELY
Continued from page one

CONTINUED from page ne
perfect democracy.
Tie speaker said tha a. tie b.
girnfnE tie var involved no fun
eamentsI principles o. government il
developed II s later period certain
faetS tending to show from the view
points o. The western nations that
this con1ich Vas 70 disarm = power
full nation which had threatened
the tranquility q the world.
Discussing TIRE probable length %
the zsr. the chief executive sad
urged the huge audience nos 70 de-
lnde themselves into the hslief that
the ar you'd end this year or next
or next o. sceoart q the COLLAPSE
q Germany Or re present var %
eitrstion O ire western line.
Reaaying On statements made b.
Hoover. ths teoa dictator. and
Others qualified . discuss the food.
Industrial .sscaraas and DSn power
q Re German empire. ire sneaker
sS5s tha7 Germany could continue
for 3 sr5sd q 81 l2S tic wears
vi,h re easroEA-g disn1ay = exon
errr
re destructive poEer OF t1e Ger
-xn U-aa4u we're discussed briefly
~ fa4 Governor. Ee declared thai
ha Of Hhs aFlae zhIea vas
ava aale ~ ne aatArezk Of tse vsr
al aaau destroyed n the ~satoa
raJhads eHsHlouea by these vehicles
q r-aachere. Hs said fhzt TIE work
81 destruction aas slza IN progress
an6 that e. least Eve Bar csnt = the
worlds shins were finding = EAtez
erHve pverg month
The 0roer ri parade sas A. fol-
1nvs STATE police un1oz hand. "a
shsl and STAT Governor. s1zz and
an4ro draz oorEs Spanish ~ar
setsrans grand army C. the republic
members efts officials IN autos.
eounr officials = autos. Rebekahs.
Eks Noosa Eagles other frsternai
orders
4 selection BY TIE BOYS band was
rlvea after re conclusion o. the
governors remarks. Ora Deyer
recitsa "Hunanitys Flag Trium-
nhant. Harold Goumond gave The
Old Flag OF Our Country
The Mother OF a Soldier" vas
rendered satisfactorily BY Sam Brand.
musical selection BY the Boys
hand was appreciated The Union
Band OF fifteen pieces enthralled the
huge throng with several selections.
Lfeutenant-Goyernor Maurice j
Sullivan conveyed his regards 10
ColonelsJames Bennett. in a letter
received here Thursday night. He
said hat words could not express
his inability Il be in attendance at
tie patriotic celebration Urgent
military business in my o1iee de-
tains me" and I an unable TO get
away. Please convey my regards
70 citizens of Ely.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-17

FOR SAIE-0ne three room fur
nished hause with two lots, and one
two room furnished house with three
lois: on Mil St. also three unim-
proved lots on Murry St Yery
desirable. Five minutes walk from
the ost Office VIII sell on easy
terms To responsible parties. Enquire
C oxner. z Opdyke East Ely. or
,hore H. s-17-2s
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-17

A y Izrboe popular brakeman
on thu night ping pong : again con
aactez uifh Ms usual AsstErUeat n
re Nevada Northern after Al al
senee 81 several x=S = southern
California
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-17

r b. Hildebrand returned last
Friday from Reno. where he attend
ed the grand rhapter of the Royal
Arch Masons. He was chosen as
grand principal soiourner.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-17

WANTED By 8rL8 1-Chamser-
zaSe. Waitress DzSAgSsha- ard Cook
.xvzzsS H~-e-r@s8 AfHlF % Mrs.
nzz-a Cu-a--a1z h8ta IS Fy-
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-17

W- Na--s Senr arumpan-
go II re- SCI PRANK. vent 60 Sal
z xS E-11zx morning. where
rsn sx-=aa - remain Curing fhae ~
u~ &C me sumner
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-17

Sal1 Lake Proves Zeal Iur~
justice Collins 4 eonpzrs S1tA
his Eise. retained hast SUNDAY from
salt Lake. Ehe-e they e~nsoy~d a orlet
aericd y leisure
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-17

Mrs. Charles Blair. accompanied
By her son. Wesley. returned 20 Butte
last Tuesday By auto. after spend
ing two weeks in Eiy visiting friends
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-17

LOST. Overcast and bunch Of
KEYS between Ward and Ruth
Preston road Reward for return 10
P.-s Pool Hall. s-1S-ft
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-17

Ms A 3 I1zh10-e - E1s, Ex
has been notified IT Joa1 E1Ez-ts
Bray. superintendent CO PzeiiS u
struction. that she las aSsc Ez--es
a life certificate o teach il tbs
state.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-17

FOR SkEE-gmzz aoEss =
Cs1tral Eft Casa ~ uerES A11-sss
Rcx - e. SsTz3& +1.-1
Evening star., 1917-11-06
American Soldiery.

There 10 consolation in the knowledge.
brought by dispatches telling Of the
manner In which the first American
Casualties occurred on the French front.
tAas our troops, though new to trench
lfs, bore themselves With the utmost
courage and spirit In the course Of the
attaek made upen them BY the German
rAiding party. II would seem from the
manner In which the raid was made that
the Germans planned Il as q deliberate
attempt to infliet , blow upon tho Amer.
lean eontinssnt. An elaborate barrase
fire preceded the dash. isolating the
trench from its eommunieations and pre-.
venting feinforeements from being ssnt
forward. II this was intended Is a blow
aeafnst the Americans specifically the
Germans must have had information %
70 their position. Doubtless there 10
great satis1astiea at Berlin in having
thus cut or handful Of mon and. over.
wAslnsd them w1tA Superior numbers,
Evening star., 1917-11-06
Fuel Hoarding.

Individual coal boarding is alleged
by the fuel administrator as responsible
in part for the fuel shortage in Wash
ington and warning is given that those
who are now guilty Of storing up un-
necessarily large quantities will have
difficulty in getting fuel later when their
present supplies arc exhausted.
There must be good faith between the
consumers and the dealers and above all
between the consumers and the suthori.
ties. II Is natural, perhaps, that house.
holders should seek, In this time Of
shortage, to stock up - we'll - possible,
and If the amount obtained is not in ex.
cess Of the normal quantity taken at
this time Of the year there IL NO ground
for complaint. Buying the usual guam
tity cannot be called boarding. Buying
beyond the usual quantity, however, ID
calculated to cause distress to other con.
sumers. Cases Of this kind should be
listed % that In future dealings the re.
tailers Of this city can equalize by de.
eiinins to supply hoarders. Railroad
congestion has caused q shortening Of
the supply in Washington, but with care
in the distribution there should be no
suffering among the people.
Evening star., 1917-11-06
INEXPENSIVE FURS
That Give Good Service.

Narobia Furs are guaranteed not
to shed the hair and to hold their col
ors. Absolutely warranted for year.
Black Narobia Scarfs, small collar
cites, double or lined animals, in stole
and cape effects, $4.75 to $1,000.
Black Narobia Muffs, barrel. melon
and the new pumpkin shapes, plain or
head and tail trimming, $500 to $500.
Gray Narobia Scarfs, small chin
chin animal effects and stoles, 500 to
$500.
Gray Narobia Muffs, all the lead
ing shapes, $500 to $500.
Third door. center
Evening star., 1917-11-06

the regular session, now is the time to
seek them. For when the savsls fall
here In December . grind will begin
which for length and importance and
sxaetion may make record. Msm'
bsrs In both houses will be expected to
remain on the job until the card is fin
ished. Leaves Of absence may be bad
Investment; and It may not be easy to
secure them.
The card will be long. The routine
slons will require good deal Of time; /;
and outside Of that will be measures
covering new and very important mat
ters. Some Of these will grow out Of
measures enacted at the special session,
which will have to be brought up to
date to meet the requirements of the
wars developments. If not earlier, GER
tainly by spring the situation for us.
both at home and abroad, is likely to
call for new legislation Of far-reaching
moment.
In the preparation Of this, haste will
not answer. We have just had warn
ing on that score. The war revenue bill
has become sort Of puzzle. Many ex-
perts are busy with 1t, but even the ex-
perts are at odds over it. So many
questions are being raised, Congress may
have to interpret some Of its own work.
The money called for is sorely needed,
and those assessed want to pay, but
naturally want to pay intelligently.
It may be, therefore, that when they
leave home next month to take up their
duties here, many senators and repre-
sentatives may not return for months.
II candidates for denomination, they
will have to commit their interests to
the hands Of heutcnants, advising them
by wire or mail. or both, from this town,
and taking chances Of being over
reached by shrewd and industrious
rivals on the ground and appraising the
situation for themselves.
Evening star., 1917-11-06

Il 10 estimated that there were 80 Ameri.
cans against go Germans. Tho losses
sustained by the enemy are not known
- with one exception the killed and
wounded were taken back to their own
lines. Yet il Is known that this raid
was not accomplished without cost
There need be NO fear as to the quality
Of the American soldiery. Now that the
first blood has been shed these fights
will continue and the folks back home
can rest assured that in all that hap
pens the men in khaki will prove them.
selves worthy Of the great trust that
has been imposed in them, in spirit, in
courage and in skill.
Evening star., 1917-11-06
Three Dead in Auto Wrecks.

Two fatal automobile accidents have
occurred en the WasAinstoa. Baltimore
boulevard within . few hours. One ID
attributed 10 the use Of binding head
lights, the other TO reckless speeding.
Maryland has . rigid law prohibiting
dazzling lights on machines, but IL ap-
pears not to be fully enforced. The sec.
ond wreck, attributable to high speed
ing. was directly due TO collision with a
mid-road trolley pole. The road at that
point has been the scene Of bad acci-
dsnts In the past on account Of the poles.
They have been sufficiently proved a
nenacs to life to warrant their removal
and the substitution Of side poles.
Evening star., 1917-11-06
Eussia Still Fighting.

Premier Kerensky, says his secretary
In . statsment brought today by cable
from Ps:sograd. wishes it known that
Russia ID still doing her utmost to carry
on the war and will continue to do her
duty. AIRY Interpretation Of the inter
view with him . few days ago to the
effect thse Russia has ceased or will
eease her; war efforts il unwafrshted
This authoritative statement should set
st rest any doubt that may have been
raised FROM the incomplete printing and
improper heading Of the Kerensky in.
tsrvisw ,sgarding Russia's continued
1sht agaiast Germany. Russia Il not
out Of tha war, and there is NO reason
to believe: she will quit until general
peace is declared.
Evening star., 1917-11-06
Criticism, But Not Buncombe.

When Congress comes, so news re.
ports say, there is to be inquiry into
war expenditures and call for a show.
down Of results. Criticism is to be laid
on freely. Lose majestic as term will
be missing from the congressional lexi.
con. Spare the rod and spoil the child
will succeed it as an axiom. Englahd's
mistake in coneealing shortcomings must
not be repeated
Very we'll; make it SO, as they say
in the Navy. But let the line be sharply
drawn between righteous disapproba.
tion and political haymaking for the
national elections Of next year. The
House Of Representatives, il to be nomi.
mated in the spring and elected in the
fall. Several senator's terms expire in
1919; state campaigns Will be at hand
Campaign material Is always prepared in
the "long session" Of Congress. Speech
es are made for homo consumption. The
political parties lay deadfalls for each
other and strew mines in the fairway.
And that, too. 10 all very well in its
way, but it will be lamentable If the
practice is pursued in connection with
the conduct Of the war, merely for po-
litieal effect. Il would surely be mis-.
understood abroad and as certainly mis-.
chievous at home. Cannot happy me.
dunn be found between legitimate dis.
cussion Of war affairs and the customary
peacetime output Of political buncombe I
Evening star., 1917-11-06
Campaigns and Forecasts.

There were animated spots and Ian.
guild spots in the campaigns that closed
ysste esday. In some localities the meet.
lnes we're largely attended, and the audi,
ences aroused to enthusiasm. The ad.
dress,ss werc of the hammer-and-tongi
variety. Democratic, republican and SO
ciaiist; orators presented their cases
clothed in superlatives. Appeals were
more 10 passion than to reason. Crowds
were Mhooped up, and whooped. The
voices Of speakers wero in the end re-
dueedl to whispers.
Ner} York city carried of the palm,
for animation. A languid primary cam.
paigp was succeeded by cam
paigs Of hustle and hullabaloo. The
four-cDrnered fight was bitter in the
e1tretAs Tho four candidates for mayor
woke ahe echoes with dcnunciations, now
Of policies, now Of rivals. Tho town
rose 10 the occasion. Politicians be-
stirre] themselves. Gamblers FLASHED
their rolls" Business men took sides,
and esganixed. There was something
doing every day. and every hour Of the
day n.
Another animated spot was Louisville,
wherei mayoralty campaign over.
shadov,ed everything else. A campaign
for new legislature and for an attor.
ney general was on the card, but state
matters aroused far less interest than
did this municipal matter. Normally.
the tofn is democratic; but this time
the rerublicans, with . candidate Of nm.
disputed ability and personal merit. put
the OPPOSITION to their trumps, and tho
democrats showed anxiety BY calling
state LEADERS to the stump, and appeal
ing fort votes In the name Of the Presi-
dent.
A lspgaid spot was Massachusetts.
Gov. Mccall, standing for reelection,
made bit one speech, although, Of course.
the republicans held many rallies. and
the democrats did Likewise. But the
general feeling that the republicans
Meuld win deprived the contest Of real
ginger.
A. usual, everybody 10 eonadent-for
Sablieasloa. Party forecasts show four
Mayors eor New York, two Tor Louisville
and tweigevs,aors for Massachusetts. It
is an old trick, and played regularly. No
campaign would close appropriately
without Il. II is . cup that cheers. but
does not inebriate. II 10 . comic sup
plemsnt accompanying the serious Sec
lions, Amusing all, but exciting only the
Immature and inexperienced. And as
We are a:generous people, forecasts that
prove net to have foreeast are speedily
forgiven and as soon forgotten.