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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-21
Plan Promises Relief.

81 heartily indorse the plan. because
it promises relief from the labor short
age said Administrator Weaver.
There are many cases reported to this
Office where the need for coal is critical.
The government can perform no better
service than by directing that wagons
that might be spared be used in this
manner"
The District fuel administration was
elated today over the success of the first
week day 'Mght1ess night" in Wash
ington. Washington's only white
way 9Th street from Pennsylvania
avenue to F street, looked like the
main street of a small town last night.
Theater and store display electric
signs were dark and the same condition
was reported of other sections of the
city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-21
Pearl Beads Up to $50

At $7.oS-P e a r |
Beads, neck length,
with diamond clasp.
At S1.5O, $3.50, S2.9S,
$5.os, $40 to $50
Opera Length Pear,
Bead Necklaces, large
or small beads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-21
Women's Cameo
Rings, SITS to $40

We carry a very nice as
sortment of Cameo Rings
in various styles at the
above price range. Special
price for tomorrow is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-21

Neck Chains, 6oc to
$6.08
Solid Gold Snldered Links,
many different style links.
Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-21
Electric Metal Table Lamps

From this splendid collection there is surely
attractive lamp that will appeal Electric Metal Table
Lamp with handsome art glass shades.
Evening journal., 1917-12-08
POWDERMAEERS CROWD
LARGE GOSPEL BARN.

CARNEY's POINT. n. j.. Dec. S.
Bob" Johnson, the working mans
evangelist, is drawing crowds at the
new tabernacle opened this week for
the campaign among the powdermakers
and their families in the dupont VII
lages.
The big gospel barn Is right along
the line Of the Pennsgrove ami salem
trolley line, and delegations from
neighboring towns are attending the
meetings nightly. The building also
is right in the center OF the powder
villages and directly opposite the Car
ney's Point postofllce, so that it Is
easily accessible for families in The vii
lages.
Richards Evans. Jr.. is chairman Of
the tabernacle association executive
committee, and the other officers are:
Treasurer. Harry Bates: secretary. Mrs.
j. q. Davis chairman Of mems work
committee. the Rev. W. p. kempcr
chairman music committee, J. u.
Wright; building committee. Harry J.
Gable; cottage prayer meetings. Nlrs. 4.
Kemp; ushers' committee, C.. Reitcr
women's work. Mrs. +. Rose; entertain
ment, Mrs J. NJ Reiter; children's
work, Mrs. John T. Biddle.
Evening journal., 1917-12-08
CAMP DIX DEPLETED
BY MANY TRANSFERS
Every U. S. Unit in Europe
May Have Jersey-Trained
Officers
HOLIDAY LEAVE
SOON FOR MEN
special 10 THE EvENlNG JOURNAL.

special 10 lhk kNtNlNb JDltlNAb.
CAMP DIX. Wrightstown, ~ j.. Dec.
6-Every American army lighting In
Europe win probably have m its quota
officers and men who began their mill
tary service IN Camp Dix, as a result
Of the many transfers Of troops from
this division 90 other cantonmenls and
mobilization points. The second and
third transfer OF men during the present
week were announced yesterday and
closely following the assignment Of 800
men 90 aviation and ordinance schools
IN Texas.
The division Is almost beroft OF quar-
termaster corps reserve officers In the
sending Of rs commissioned officers TO
Jacksonville, Fla. for special schooling
for work at the front. The transfer
leaves the quartermastcr's department
here with only twenty officers.
Another detail of lWenty-four men
skilled In handling motors has been
picked from among the new recruits in
the depot brigade and will be sent TO
Clinionvillc, Wis, for a special course
in motors
The majority Of boys at Camp Dix
will be able 60 hang up their Christmas
nANiNlNt0 go NNllN On a lf0Nlb NA NlhNl n
announced yesterday. Under the sched-
tle arranged by General Mallory passes
will be issued extending their leave
from noon December p 20 noon De
cenber %. IS many men as can be
spared from duties at camp. which
means about - per cent. VIII be given
furloughs and provision probably will
be made FOR the boys from distant Sec
lions 20 have longer leave FOR addl-
tlonal travelling time. Men who fail TO
get home for Christmas, 1t is under
stood, Will have a special homeleave for
New Years Day.
The following transfers today were
authorized by Brlg6ller-Goneral VIII
liam e.. Rafferty,.
To 10th Field Artillery Regiment
Corporal Alexander L. Hazelton, Della
ware. TO Battery n. ii2th Field Artll-
Evening journal., 1917-12-08
MCCLELLAN MEN Get
war INSTRUCTION
special 10 THE EvENING JouRNAI.

special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
CAMP MCCLELLAN. Anniston. Ala.
Dec. s.--Schools Of instruction covering
every department Of modern WARFARE,
have been announced In schedule form
by General Morton. division cOmman-
der, and members Of the commissioned
personnel today were desiguaird.us IN
structors. There will be machine e,in
heavy gun. small arms hayOntt and
hand and rifle grenade classes. Ind lhc
course will last twelve DAYS.
A board Of officers convened today
90 determine the amount ~ snace and
the accommodations available for add.
tiOnal units at camp The big task of
moving the New Jersey infantry rcgi-
menis from their present locations to
the opposite end OF the camp. thereby
concentrating the entire division In one
part Of the reservation IS we'll under
way.
The Adiuiant General Of the Army
today issued orders prohibiting the fur
ther publication Of unit rosters, and ihf
intelligence officer of the division has
taken drastic steps Go curb the whole
sale photography that has been done
by soldiers and civilians. Permits arc
being issued 20 accredited newspaper
correspondents and certain uniformed
men. but hereafter. anyone attempting
20 take pictures without a Permit wil
be banshed by the military police ano
his camera conilscaied.
Evening journal., 1917-12-08

lery' George W. Nonger, John J. Troy.
Alfred j. shannon and Walter z. Al
bertson, privates, iO3th Regiment. En-
glneers. 70 Battery b. Nelson Han
cock, private, Company II, Hath Infan-
try, end Herman Nicoison, chief me-
chanic, iOith Ammunition Train.
Because of another freight delay that
has held up materials for the compile
ton Of the building. officers OF the Ma
tional \. W. G. A. have been COM
PEELED 20 announce a second postpone
ment of the dedication Of the big
hostess house at the northern end Of
the parade ground which was sched-
uled FOR today Arrangements have
now been made 10 open the building
on Friday, December "a.
August Belmont New York million
airc andtrace track owner. has saved
the day and probably some Of the
nccks Of the members Of the crack
headquarters troop by rohbing his
stables OF every available saddle and
rushing this equipment TO the organ
izaiion for Use In breaking In their
new mounts lle son, Lieutenant
Raymond Belmont. is am oflcer Of the
troop.
John d. Rockefeller. Jr., arrived at
camp last nght TO begin his service
here as a Young Mems Christian As
sociaiion secretary, and received a
warm welcome when he spoke before
cannoncers OF The New York and New
Jersey artillery rcgimenis I'm hut No. 8.
Brigadlcr General Hearn, Colonel
Saratt. OF the 309'h Heavy Field Ar
tillery; Colonel Bunker, OF The 30sth
Light Field Artillery and Colonel Bat
tie. commander of the military police.
and trains, greeto the young multi
millionaire and occupied the platform
while he briefly addressed 1000 sol
diers on The value Of clean living
Rockefeller will bunk with fellow
sccrctaricsin an unpalniod frame bar
racks tonight occupying a little 6xiO
ROOM lie viii sleep between army
blankets on an iron cot. ard WI
awaken with the buglos tomorrow and
put In a day OF work FAR more sirenu-
ous than lh8i which ,hc geV soldiers
Evening journal., 1917-12-08
TAN POI RIAZEs

An alarm Of fire was sent in yester-
day afternoon from box No. a. at
Front and Monroe streets. When the
nremen got there they found tar pot
in flames at Maryland avenue and Chest
nut street.
Evening journal., 1917-12-08
WIIh Nm D Is NAN now IN autocracy

with him 1t is plain now that autocracy
and not democracy would rule the
world when this war Is over"
The Wisconsin Representative then
pointed out that Mr.. London was "a
native Of Russia. and said.
Il Will say TO the gentleman that
Russia Is the only independent nation
IN the world today where the Socialists
are In temporary control. but let Ger
many win this war, ars twenty-four
hours afterward. instead Of democracy
In Russia. The Black Eagles of Prussia
will be there with the Gar anu the
Kaiser Of the German Empire. and thev
will help 10 wipe out that democracy
I'm Russia and substitute for II the same
autocratic government that now exists
ln Germany.
SO ! say, Mr.. Chairman" Mr.. Len
root added, that il Is strange indeed
that man representing the Socialist
party, that preiends 90 stand stronger
than any of the other parties for real
democracy and for a peoples govern
ment should take a position in this
House, the only effect of which can be
TO assist not only auiocracy, but the
worst autocracy the world has ever
known. not only to continue its work
where II has been working, but TO ex-
tend II over the civilized world"
Jeanette Rankin, the single woman in
f Congress. representing a Montana dis.
trict and who yeted against war with
/ Germany, in a brief speech explained
/ 70 the House that she would vote fol
/ the war declaration because she con
! sidered II only a technicality I'm me
/ prosecution OF the war.
II sim believe that war is a stupid
and futile way Of attempting 10 settle
international difficulties" she said. u
believe that war can be avoided and
will be avoided when these people.
men and women In America as we'll as
IN Germany have the controlling voice
In their government. Today the spo-
cial privileged interests are CONTROL
ing the world
when the United states declared
war on Germany it virtually declared
war on Germsny's allies" Miss Rankin
insisted. The vote that we are now
TO cast is not on the declaration NJ
war. II IL were. I would vote against
it. This is merely a vote on n tech-
nicsliiv IN the prosecution OF tho war
already declared. I shall vote for This
as ( voted for money and men,
Evening journal., 1917-12-08

The coming week win Ind domestic
help advertised In the Want Ads and
all the interests OF the nomb under
gOod ruling
Evening journal., 1917-12-08
RIRr IN II 8 SCHOOL.

Thomas A. Brit, member Of the ROYAL
British Flying Corps, who for several
months was chief instructor at the
Claymont aviation school OF instruc-
tion. left this city yesterday for Lake
Charles, La. where he will become an
instructor Of flying IN the government
training camp at that place. Mr.. Brit
has not decided whether he will enlIct
in the service or serve as a civilian in
slructor The aviation school former
ly located at Essington has been trans
ferred 10 Lake Charles.
Evening journal., 1917-12-08

Tea Wagons, mahogany and oak, some with
glass trays, 5000 to $500.
Serving trays, in mahogany, rs and Is
inches length, in number Of designs or with
cretonne backs, $50 to $1,000.
a very handsome Tray, in mahogany, has
a hand-painted back, very exclusive, no de-
signs being alike and can be purchased only
here, $3.50.
Book Blocks in solid mahogany, plain or
hand carved, $500 to $1,000
Piano Benches in mahogany, oak and wal
nut, lift lid, with music receptacle, $3.50 to
$500
Brass CoStumers, for use with brass beds,
in bright or dull finish, S7.2s to sif.oo.
White Enamel Costumers, $3.50 to $3.50.
Fern Boxes metal lined, sff.oo to SI2.SO,
in oak or mahogany finish
Ladies' Desks in all woods and finishes and
a hundred patterns to select from, $3.50 to
$4,000.
Knitting Tables, solid mahogany st7.5o.
Toilet Table Benches, in mahogany and oak,
cane seat $500 to $1,000.
Evening journal., 1917-12-08
Y. M m. q ELFcIInN-

After a spirited election. in which
over two hundred votes were cast. the
following officers OF the Young Mems
Republican Club were elected 40 a
meeting last night: II. u. Billanv,
president; Dr. Victor d. Washburn.
vice-president; Weller Z. Stovcr. C.. b..
Rice and Frank W. picrson. directors
for three years. and God'.ey n. Handy.
director for one year.
Evening journal., 1917-12-08
Fellow Men and Women. You Don't Have
To De Cut Up. and You Don't Have
To Be Tortured By Trusses."

Captain Ceilings made a study -
himself Of his condition-and at last he
was rewarded by the finding Of the
method that 60 quickly made him n well,
strong. vigorous and happy man.
Anyone can use the sam method Z
It's simple, easy, safe and Inexpensive.
Every ruptured person On the world
should have the Captain Ceilings book.
telling all about how he cured himself.
and how anyone NAV follow the same
treatment IN their own home without
any trouble. The book and medicine are
FREE. They VIII be sent prepaid 10
any rupture sufferer who viii nli out
awny - now before you nut down this
paper.
Evening journal., 1917-12-08
Lenroots Aitac

Mr.. Lenroot attacked the New York
Socialist as the ono man in the entire
membership Of the House who would
vote IN aid Of the Kaiser OF Germany
and the autocracy Of Germany
The gentleman talks about interna-
ti0nslism and about a democracy
throughout the world" Mr.. Lenro0l
went on. and yet il this House sgrecd
Evening journal., 1917-12-08
''GuTe Your
Rupture Like
Cured Mine"
Old Sea Captain Cured His Own
Rupture After Doctors Said
"Opereto CT Death"
Hln Remedy aud Book sent Frss.

Captain Ceilings sailed the seas for
many years. then he sustained bad
double rupture that soon forced him 70
hedridden FOR wears. Ho tried doctor
after doctor and truss after truss. No
results Finally. ho was assured that
he must either submit 20 a dangerous
and ahhCrrent operation OF die He did
nsitherl He cured himself instead.
Evening journal., 1917-12-08

VIII be called upon TO perform. He
refused TO discuss his proposed work
in camp tonight, declaring he wante
10 turn In early in order 10 set a day
break start on the morrow.
Young Mr.. Rockefeller VIII address
several meetings on SUNDAY.
Evening journal., 1917-12-08


Humidors in oak or mahogany, with porce-
lain lining and moistcning pad, $3.50 and
$3.50
Tobacco and Cigar Jars, Glass in mahogany
holders $3.50 and $3.50.
Mahogany and Glass Ash Trays, 6s cents
and up.
Costumers in oak or mahogany finish si.oo
TO $1,000 with wood or brass hooks.
Telephone Tables, in oak or mahogany, with
stools attached, and some with directory tops,
5000 and up.
Sewing Boxes and Sewing Tables in mahog.
any, $50 to $500
Framed Mirror in mahogany frames very
suitable for hall or reception room, S7So to
$4,000
Mirrors in gilt frames, oval and square; and
some with candle sconceS made in correct
period designs, $1,000 and up.
Tabourettes in all woods and finishes. $3.50
and up.
Music Cabinets in oak or mahogany many
handsome designs, from Si2.oo to $4,000.
These cabinets will all hold music rolls as we'll
Record Cabinets, with space for each record
and index, in oak or mahogany Sff.5o and up.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-07

ginning of the realization of this eff ficiency and will hearten every lover of democracy throughout the world
 We also are creating in Washing ton vast machinery of government to bring our resources to bear and we shall profit by what we have seen here. We all realize that no human organization is perfect, and am sure you will not be content with yours any more than we will be con tent with ours until the tools that we are making have accomplished the great work for which they are being forged.
 ''It is inspiring the feel that our two organizations will work closely and frankly together in the cause of liberty. We appreciate beyond meas ure the kindly reception your oific- ials. your press and your citizens have given us and we will take back to America a delightful sense of your warm hospitality. Our visit has been memorable and I hope profitable to the cause in which we both are en- listed"
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-07
CHAMPION SLACKER
 TO CALL ON JUDGE

SEATTLE: :-Federa officials say that outside of having changed his name three or four times. twice nut Hated his registration. card and mov- ed from Seattle to Portland in an al legged effort to avoid military service Harry Keith, an American youth. 24 years old has made every endeavor to comply with the draft law and join the National Army.
 According to the federal authorities Harry is bent on gaining the title of the champion stacker and if he suc- ceeds in Keeping out of jail long enough. declare he is in a fair way to achieve his reputed ambition.
 Just at present Keith is ianguish- ing in durance vile in Portland. hav- ing departed to that city after an i'm terview with Judge Jeremiah Neterer in the Federal Court in Seattle. In the course of his meeting Harry plead ed guilty to a stacker charge and was sentenced to thirty minutes custody in the marshal's office.
 Keith first ran afoul of the federal
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-07

authorities here several months ago when he was arrested charged with being a stacker. This was soon after registration day and Harry was re- leased on a statement that he would at once register.
 Some time later, according to As sistant United States Attorney Ben l.. Moore. 1t was found that Harry had registered sure enough, but that he had done SO under the name of J. J. Mcknight. When arraigned on his charge Harry said guilty" and re- ceived the sentence indicated. Incid- entally. he informed the court at the time that his true name was Harry Desmond.
 On arriving in Portland, the man with many names was arrested by the police at the request of Special Agent w. R. Bryon of the Fedral De- partment of Justice. When his regis tration card was produced it was found to contain the name of Harry Mcknight. the authorities here say.
 And so 1t happened that Prosecutor Moore yesterday afternoon started an action designed to bring the young man back to seattle. On his arrivil he will have . further understanding With Judge Netetsr.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-07

after the mission reached France.
 "I have been impressed by the wonderful machinery you have ere ated here at the heart of your empire to control your part of the war. You have given the world an example of the efficiency of democracy which will be of lasting value. The glor- ious victory of the SoInme Is the be-
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-07
COLONEL HOIISE PRAISES
 BRITAIN'S WAR MACHINE

LONDON: Prior 10 the departure of the American mission for Paris, Col. E. M. House authorized the fol- lowing statement to the British of- ficials. press and public, which he asked should not be published until
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-07
DECEMBER TIDES

Friday. Dec. T. First high tide, 6:42 a. m., 7.7. Second high tide 6:55 p. m.. SO. Firt low tide 1:17 p. m., 3.4. Second high. tide 8:21 ?. m., 5.s. First high tide 7:31 q. m, so First low tide 0:34 a. m., 3.1. Second low tide 2:27 p. m., 2.7
 Sunday. Dec. g. First high tide 8:15 a. m., s.4. Second high tide 9:30 p. m, 6.1. First low tide 1:SS a. m., 3.4. Second low tide 3:21 p .m.. l.9.
 Monday, Dec. 10.- First high tide S:57 a. m.. 89. Second high tide 10:24 p. m.. GA. First low tide 2:22 a. m.. 3.6 Second low tide 4:05 p m., 10.
 Tuesday. Dec. H. First high tide 9:36 a. m., 9.3. Second high tide 11:09 p. m., 6.7. First low tide 3:12 a. m.. 3.6. Second low tide 4:44 p. m., 0.3.
 Wednesday, Dec. 12. First high tide 10:16 a. m., 9.S. Second high tide 11:51 p. m, 70. First low tide 3:5S a m., 3.6. Second low tide 5:21,p. m. -O.4.
 Thursday. Dec. 13.-- First high tide 1O:55 a. m.. 10.3. First low tide 4:41 a. m, 3.4. Second low tide 6:OO D. m., Il O
 Friday. Dec. l@ Second high tide 11:36 a. m, 1O.G First low tide 5:25 a. m. 3.3. Second low tide 6:3S D. m. -1.3
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-07
STEAMER sAnINGs
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Steamship Admiral Evans-Sailed south from Valdez, Sunday. Steamship Alameda-Sailed North from Juneau Thursday, December 6.
 Steamship Victoria-Sailed south from Valdez. Friday December 6.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-07
NOW IS THE TIME

to get some choice wines and cord- ials for the Holidays, before they arc shipped out to the States. Phone No. a.. The RufFet.
 Don't delay or you may be too late. '" k17
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Subscribe for the Prospector.

For Sale
 box No. 1, 12 ga. shells.
 3 boxes No. B. 12 ga. shells.
 10 boxes No: 2 1-2, 13 ga. shells. Model 1919, 12 ga. Winchester pump gun. ' .sf .,
 IS nm. Mauser Carbine.
 ss-2o calibre Colt pistol.
 1 pair field glasses. $. l anereid barometer.
 1 hunting coat. size A. : T. theM vest.
 F. Colecloush. at MeAd'S saset Net ai works. kls
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-07
Prince William Sound Water Power, Light & Telephone G.

DO NOT forget that photo you in- tend sending home this Xmas. Jsn- ner the Photographer will make them for you day or night. If
 A new, and complete line of ladies' and childrens' underwear just recoiv- at E. Winters. If
 Fox's snappy drinks for this ssld weather at Hunts. u A pretty line or eolorel crochet cotton and stamped pfliow slips at the Nssdlseraft Shop. If
 At Mrs. Cspris' you VII And Init ted or eroohstsd caps ns1s to sr- der. If CITY EXPRESS. PAsas s3: ready lo traasfs. tast- Sagxass fer yea. If For arss-clasi ns~is AaG ssod ssrv- ios st ressonsbls Drttsx try the Aer- chsatss Cafs. u uis Rsxin nsaf TsAie cad ysa wsi, sss nc ethse. vaAss Drug stdkU. tf s e s..zl...2 la61iE .saks- V, rtfaisSjl rssIl5 !. TT IF :osau.a,.. PrioSS fSIjSxx1sS . it-iH zt : a5t1 6w3 A4l. ~.
 I,a rSS>eSsA xA9RS iafsis pSSs- l1.r s,oos q c c Nenhs,a. t
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-07

Just received a new line of Pyra- In Ivory suitable for Christmas gifts at the Valdez Drug Store. ti
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-07

A oosaplsts, lias; St daxSst and ivors jewslry.- watches. diamonds. etc. at the Valdez Drug Store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-07

Seattle Fish Bulletin
 SEATTLE, Dec 7.-Seattle prices at noon December sixth: halibut eighteen and one-half cents. '
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For Sale

Ebony piano m good condition Mrs. Geo. Strixner. 3t
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Jua rSS>ets1 xA2WS iatss pS3s- ,.s s,aos st .. c. Nu1nAs,s. u
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Daily Weather Report

A complete line of fountain pens. perfumes. stationery. etc., at the Valdez Drug Store. Buy your Xmas gifts there. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-07

1oo0 AeaAiag stevss ae HseA's.
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rlfalsG(l ess15 st 1SS :ossxaa,.. Piiess fSi5szx1ak S
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uss Rssln nsif 1sAis aaa yss w.,, sss nc stAse. yaNss Drug stdts. tf
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A new, and complete line of ladies and childrens' underwear just rscsiv- at E. Winters. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-07

For arss-clasi ns.is Aaa Eeod ssrv- ios st rsssonsbls Drissx try the Asr- chsatss Cefs. if
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-07

Fox's snappy drinks for this ssld weather at Hunts. if
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-07

CITY EXPRESS. PAsas s3: ready lo traasfs. taat- Sasxass fer yss. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-07

A pretty line or o0loreA crochet cotton and stamped pfliow slips at the Nssdloeraft Shop. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-07

At Mrs. Capris' you VII Ind Init ted or erooAstsd caps nsAs te sr- der. If