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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
MUCH BETTER MARKET,
WITH PRICES STRONGER

NEW YORK, December 2f.-1t was
case of Christmas window-dressing on
Wall street today. the feeling among
the brokers and traders apparently
having undergone considerable change
since Saturday.
There were persistent rumors on the
street to the effect that the railroads
would be granted the increase IN rates,
that is the eastern roads, with Few
important commodity exceptions, and
that the reports were believed was evil
dent by an advance of about j 4 to :
points to a little better in practically
all rails with considerable activity.
The strength here also brought the
industrials into a more satisfactory
condition. many shorts going IN and COW
ering for an.averaGe gam OF points IN
many stocks and better than one point
in nearly everything
held its advance well throughout the
session: Mexican Petroleum was good
points higher: Texas On advanced
81 points.
higher. Industrial Alcohol ? points.
The sentiment on the street was that
the time for the turn had arrived that
after many blue months coluitiohs
would now show steady Improvement
and the feeling and action on the part
of traders was along similar lines
Liberty bonds were frmer, while
foreign issues showed II much better
tone.
during the dull midsession trading
switching to the special group Motors,
Tnba COOS and minor equipments Were
higher by to points, but rams ana
active industrialS yielded fractionaily-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
ABSOLUTE DIVORCE REFUSED.
oninion in Court Declines Request OF
Mrs Esther Vogt.

Justice siddons of the District SUI
IRENE Court has filed an opinion de-
Ginning to grant an absolute divorce
asked by Mrs. Esther Vogt, from freq
n yogt The justice heard the VIII
nesses in open court and concerning
the testimony the court says: AS TO
certain of the testimony, the alleged
facts recited by the witnesses were Oh
a,c,, a character as to be in the high
est degree improbable. The remaining
testimony, while exposing the deieho-
ants conduct to grave suspicion. Tails
short, in the courts opinion, of the le-
gal requirements.
the husband, who in his answer nelthef
admitted nor denied the charges OF mn
dclity, but called for strict proof Ihey
were married March 6, 1913, and nave
one child. a..
,,.ife and Attorney j. William Shea APP
.peared for the husband.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
LIVE STOCK MARKETS.

Report of live stock meat trade con-
ditions here today by the United States
bureau OF markets:
Beef-Fresh; several overdue cars
arriving; receipts liberal: market a lit
tie easier; demand light. Sreers-Re-
ceipts heavy. market barely steady; de-
mand slow. Cows-Receipts light; mar
ket weak at Fridays close: demand
poor. Bulls-None on the market.
Veal-Supply light; market I'M
changed at Fridays close; demand just
fair.
Pork-Receipts liberal; market fairly
steady at last weeks close; demand
slow.
Lamb-Receipts heavy; market fairly
steady; demand very slow.
Mutton-Suppiy very light: market
quiet; demand extremely light.
CHICAGO. December 24-Hogs-Re-
cefpts. $4,000 head: firm; bulk, I6.60a
100; light. l5.9oa17.00: mixed 16.35a
1910; heavy. 1s.3oa17.10; rough. IG39a
1850; pigs. 1155al5-5o.
Cattie-Receipts, 1900 head: firm
native steers. 7.35aif.i0; western steers,
6.40aI2.75; stockers and feeders, 65ga
1925: cows and heifers. 52ea1I30;
calves, 9.e0a16.5o.
Sheep-Receipts, 5000 head: strong.
Wethers, s-o0al3.10; lambs l2.5oa16. 40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
cox REVIEWS OHIO TROOPS.
Reception and Delivery of Christmas
Packages Features at Montgomery.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. December "a
The a7th Division. passed in review this
morning before Gov. James NJ Cox and
party of Ohio, who came here yesterday
with the Christmas train" 1t was the
second time In TWO weeks that the Ohio
soldiers had been reviewed. On the re-
viewing stand with the Ohio governor was
the Governor of Alabama. Charles Hen
derson; Maj. Gen. Charles c. Treat, and
other officers.
Immediately after the review an in
formal reception was held for all the COM
nissoned officers At noon luncheon was
had with Gen. Treat and division staff at
the generals headquarters. Hundreds of
men Were detailed to unload the seven
baggage cars containing Christmas pres
ents, and every man in the entire division
viii be remembered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
RUNAWAY GIRLS CAUGHT.
Article in The Star Brought About
Return to School.

An article published in The Star yes
terday about the escape Of three white
girls from the National Training School
for Girls, on the Conduit road, led to
the. detention of the runaway wards
and their return TO the institution last
night. The girls. Lois Sarratt and
Grace Filler. each fourteen years old.
and Marie Jones. fifteen years old, dis
appeared from the school Friday even
ing and started for Greenville, S. c.,
their former home.
They had covered fifteen miles of the
journey by Saturday evening, when
they stopped at the home of T. c. Rice,
dairy farmer at Oakton. Va. and
asked to be taken in for the night
Their request was granted. but the
girls journey was at an end because
Mr.. Rice happens to be subscriber of
The Star. Yesterday morning he read
the account of their escape. and. judy
ing his overnight guests to be the
wards in question, he lost no time in
communicating the fact over the tele-
phone to Mrs ]. A. Griffith, superin-
tendent Of the Institution. Representa-
tives Of the school went to Oakton and
returned with the girls last night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK, December 24--The in
terest of the cotton trade conferred on
near-month developments in the cotton
market at the opening today. 1t was
the last December notice day and trad
ing in that delivery ended at noon. AT
the start there was evidently a dispo-
sition to wait fer better lire on the
final adjustment of the spot month in
terest The notices issued were esti-
mated at between 5000 and $500 bales
and December opened at 1926 or II
points net lower. while later months
were to I points higher. 1t seemed,
however, that the December notices
were being stoppeh. with that delivery
soon selling up 10 3D.45. OF points
above Saturday s close. Later months
f4rmed UP in sympathy, selling about I
to IL points net higher with January
touching 29.75 and March 1927 on COW
ering and trade buying.
Futures opened steady: December,
.25; January, 29.G2; March, 29.22; May,
28.ST: July, 1855.
NEW YORK, December GA re-
newaI of scattering liquidation in De
cember served 10 unsctDe the market
during the middle of the morning with
the price breaking to 1898. or "A points
net lower. Later months worked off
in sympathy with January, selling at
1852. or 6 points net lower while
March sold AT 291S. or back 10 within
3 points of Saturdays close. The mar
ket steadied at this level. and the last
sale in December was at SEQ. or 60
points over January. Trading later
was very quiet with the market holding
steady.
NEW ORLEANS. December 2i.-The
reported peace negotiations between
Russia and the central powers were
la bullish influence in cotton here to-
day and the market went to a net gain
Of Is to % points in the first half hour
MomeptariIy on the opening cal the
market lesitated and lost point on
March months made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Baptist Church Elects officers.

Jabez Lee was elected superintendent
of the Florida Avenue Baptist Sunday
school at meeting held at the Florida
Avenue Baptist Church Thursday even
ing Other officers We're elected as fol-
lows: Assistant superintendent, Mrs.
Martha Holmes; secretary, Mrs. Annie
=. Thompson. assistant secretary. Miss
Bessie Munroe; treasurer, Mrs. Alberta
Gates; superintendent of the kinder
Sarten, Mrs Annie Z. Baylor. and
superintendent of the home depart
ment, Mrs Lucy Jones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
NEW YORK EXCHANGE IS
MADE ONE DAYS SIGHT
By I. A. FLEMING.

The Richmond regional bank of the
federal reserve system notified local
bankers this morning that it would no
longer accept New York exchange as
cash, but that the nations biggest
city would be listed on the one-day
points-that is, credit given for New
York exchange after one day.
This condition, which is not very sat
isfactory to our bankers. was forced
through the delays of the mails during
the last few weeks, which has been
responsible for papers and even letters
being delayed to the second day.
Bankers usually keep their surplus
reserves in New York. where 2 per
cent interest is allowed. and transfer
exchange to Richmond when necessary
to increase required reserve there.
With the enormous movement of
money and securities these days it
is next to impossible to maintain the
fixed reserve at all times. so that the
new ruling will make it even moro
difficult. causing delay frequently of
one day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
MAI. HAMILTON ROWAN DIES.
Retired Army Officer More Than
Thirty Years in Coast Artillery.

Maj Hamilton Rowan. U. S. A, re-
tired, for more than thirty years in
the. coast artillery. died yesterday at
his apartments in the Wyoming. Fu-
neral services are to be held Wednesday
morning at 10 o'clock at ST. James
Church, Sth street between and G
streets northeast. 1nterment will be
in Oak Hill cemetery.
Maj Rowan was born in 1855 at Fort
Wayne. Ind. He was graduated from
West Point.in 1876. He was the son Of
the late first Vice Admiral Steven c.
Rowan Of the United States Navy. He
was "A member of the Loyal Legion. the
Aztec Society and the Society of Ameri-
can Wars
Mai Rowan is survived by two sons
Lieut. Commander Steven c. Rowan,
L. S. ~, and Second Lieut. Hugh w
Rowan. L. S. A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
CAUGHT STEALING RIDE.
Rayonne, N. j., Soldiers Tried to Get
Home on Freight Train.

desire to spend Christmas Day at
their homes in Bayonne, N. D., ihduceo
John Francis kuogynski. eighteen
wears old, and Alexander Olden, nine
teen years old. to make an effort TO
get there from Camp Mcclellan, where
they were receiving military training.
They were short of funds when they
reached this city and rather than walk
ho,rded an outgoing freight train.
Policeman Marks saw them on the
train at Langdon last night and placed
Them under arrest They are held at
the ninth precinct police station for the
military authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
DISPUTES SINKING OF SUBS.
Berlin Officially Denies Statement
Made by British Premier

AMSTERDAM, December 24.-Accord-
ing to Berlin dispatch official denial
is given to the statement made by
Premier Lloyd George in the British
parliament December 10 that five
German submarines had been sunk on
the previous Saturday. The statemen:
gives no particulars, however, of the
actual sinkings On that day
In the speech in question the British
prime minister, referring to the sub
marine menace. said: But now of the
submarine / have no fear. We are on
its track, and am glad to tell the house
that on Saturday we destroyed FIVE OF
them--fiye OF these pests of the sea"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Calls Liquor Traffic Disloyal.

Disioyalty to the government in its
hour of greatest peril was the cause
given for the death of the liquor traffic
by DIR. Wayne b. Wheeler, general
counsel of the Anti-saloon League OF
America. speaking at the jubilee meet
ing held yesterday in Baltimore to
celebrate the passage of the national
prohibition resolution. DR.. Wheeler did
not say "impending DEATH" but death
for he claims that the traffic is already
stiff and cold.
The general counsel stated 1t will not
take seven years for the necessary
states to ratify the amendment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Rev. S. P. W. Drew Praises Jews

A tribute to the Jewish race was paid
by Rev Simon P. W. Drew, pastor Of
the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church. In
his sermon at yesterdays service at
the church. when he spoke Of the cap
ture of Jerusalem as blessing to the
Jewish race. The pastor announced that
"a campaign would be started to raise
money to erect national INSTITUTIONAL
church. where the coiored people could
be taught various industries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Traction Employees Remembered.

Santa Claus made his usual visit to
emnloves Of the Capital Traction Com
pany today Every employe. and there
are s5s in all. received an envelope con-
tanning a two-dollar bill and the COM
pany's best wishes for happy Christ
mas. The envelopes, containing total
of more than $4,000. were delivered by
special messengers
It was announced today that the COM
nany's efforts in behalf Of the Red Cross
membership campaign had resulted in
ais of the employees affiliating with the
national body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Brigham Released on Bail.

Frederick H. Brigham, recently ar
rested in New York city on an indict-
ment charging misstatements in g
claim for exemption under the seiective
draft law, was released on bail yester-
day Bond in the sum of $1,000 was
furnished for his appearance for trial
early in the New Year. Attorney James
A. OShea represents the accused
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
FOUND DEAD IN HIS ROOM.
E. M. Demaray Had Been in Federal
Service Here Since 1884.

Edward NJ. Demaray. fifty-fve years
old. a clerk in the office of the auditor
for the Post Office Department, was
found dead in his room at 1902 18TH
e+reet this morning. An unopened let
ter from a sister living in Chester,
n. H., was found in his room. He was
a native of saltwater. Mimi, and mao
So. in the government service since
1884 DIR. William B. Carr. acting cor
oner. gave a certificate of death from
natural causes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
DR.. GARFIELD FIRST WITNESS
Asked to Appear Before Committee
Probing Coal Shortage.

DR.. Harry A. Garfield. the fuel ad-
ministrator, has been asked to appear
before the Senate committee investis.at
ing the sugar and coal shortages
Wednesday morning. He will be the
first witness in connection with the
coal shortage.
Senator Fardaman of Mississippi will
act as chairman of the Senate commits
tee during the absence of Senator Reed
who is not expected TO return until
Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
COTTON MARKET,
Quotations furnished by W b Hibbs 4
BAR SILVER QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK, December 24.-Bar silver
was quoted at S61s per ounce today
LONDON. December 2i.-Bar silver,
40 y d per ounce Money. per cent.
Discount rates short bills, As per cent;
three months bills. "a per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Treasury Certificates.

The unlimited issue of Treasury GER
fifcates now being sold by the Treas
nry Department are payable, principal
and interest, on account of income
taxes. Banks are receiving large num-
bers of certificates and the demand for
the security is said to be excellent
many large corporations following the
example of the United States Steel Cor
poration and buying big blocks of GER
tificates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24

NEW YORK, December 24.--Flour-
Unsettled; spring patents, 10.35a11.25;
winter patents, Io.5Gat0.7t: winter
straights 10.f5a1o59; Kansas straights.
1n.s5atll0, al nominal.
Pork-Unsetfled; mess, 52e0a52.s0;
family. 54.e0a55.0o; short clear, 54.0oa
5000.
Lard-F'irm: middle west, 25.3oa25. 40.
Hides = Steady; Bogota, II. Central
America. 10.
Leather Firm; henllock sole, over
weights, No. 1, 81; No. 2. so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Busy at the Banks.

Bankers were especially busy in all
departments of their work scores of
depositors withdrawing funds for
Christmas, others drawing pay rolls,
depositing of January 1 coupons, divi-
dend checks and the formal greetings
of the day between busy moments made
every bank the scene of great activity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
Condition of the Water.

Temperature and condition of water
at s am: Great Falls-Temperature
80; condition. 10. Dalecarlia reservoir
Temperature. 80; condition at north
connection, 6; condition at south con-
nection, 5. Georgetown distributing
acknowledgements So: condition
at intluent gatehouse, 7; condition at
effluent gatehouse, {.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
In Excellent Taste.


From London Uplniou
Bootmaker-Well captain, am glad
to see you back; and 'ow did you find
the. last pair of boots made you?
Captain Gan exchanged prisoner from
the best ever tasted!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Not in Session Today.

The Washington Stock Exchange was
closed today and will remain adjourned
until Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24

December %. 1888. Maryland voted to
cede the District of Columbia to the
national government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
FARMERS PRODUCE MARKET.

Today's prices at the farmers: produce market
were announced by the department of weights
measures and markets as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
WEATHER..

For the District of Columbia. partly
cloudy and warmer tonight; tomorrow
fair, with moderate temperature; cooler
at night; moderate south winds, be-
coming west.
For Maryland. occasional light rains
and somewhat warmer tonight: tomor-
row partly cloudy; colder st night;
fresh south winds. shifting to west
For Virginia, partly cloudy and
warmer tonight; tomorrow fair; colder
in west and central portions; moderate
southwest winds, becoming northwest.
For West Virginia, cloudy, probably
snow furries tonight and tomorrow
colder tonight; much colder tomorrow
with cold wave.
Tide Tables.
Compiled by United States coast and
geodetic survey.)
Today--Low tide, 1916 am. and 1884
pm; high tide, 4:16 am. and 4:47 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 11:43 am; high
tide SIT am. and 5:43 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose. 7:24 am; sun sets.
4:51 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises. 1925 am; sun
sets, 1852 pm
Moon rises, 1:42 pm; sets. 3:3s am.
Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of
the thermometer and barometer at the
weather bureau for the twenty-four
hours beginning at pm. yesterday:
Thermometer-Yest pm, SO;
pm, IS; II midnight, Sc; today. 4
am. Sc; am. ,35: maximum, 40. at 3
pm. yesterday; minimum, 81. at 10 pm.
yesterday.
Temperature same date last year
Maximum, 50: minimum, rs.
Barometer-Yesterda pm, 30.35;
pm, 1898; u midnight, 30.28; today,
am, SO: %; s am, 1920.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24

Foreign Exchanges Closed Today.
LONDON, December 24.-All Liverpool
and London exchanges were closed today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
The Lassie Who Gave Me Her Seat

There are pleasures that come to our lives
Unexpected like rays through the clouds,
That grab with both punches of fves,
Just to hide them from eyes Of the crowds
Not for shame, but we want them our own;
Not to share them, but hold them, complete
So l wished she and / were alone,
When lovely girl gave me her seat.
But the box Of u crowd
And the standing room much in demand,
While the space that each allowed
Did not furnish hold for hand.
Thus it was when this lassie arose.
With smile bewitching and sweet,
When she saw my gray hair, l suppose
And then offered to give me her seat.
Like a man, the offer declined
And implored her the seat to resume:
But she fully had made up her mind
That her place Just had to assume.
So thanked her and gladly sat down
had corns on the soles of my feet
And wished for bright golden crown.
For the lassie who gave me her seat.
1t was surely embarrassing, quite,
With many girls standing and packed3
But joyed that my hair was white
As Ia cause such beautiful act:
For her eyes were as blue as the sky
And her dress becoming and neat;
But my hnir-I would willing dye
For the lassie who gave me her seati
THOMAS cALYEn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Fish Wharf Prices.
POWDER.

POWDER.
Quotations furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-13
MAJOR BROTHERS
51I First National Bank Bldg. Phone 2SO
Prosperity

Wise men seek opportunities and
fools drift along in their same old rut
We know there will be more money
IN circulation in The United States in
the next few years than ever before
and we know that our products will bo
the best prices we have ever seen;
we know you can hardly find a vacant
house in Chickasha, and we know we
have some bargains IN property that
viii interest either an investor or a
man needing a home; rent prices arc
good and viii be even better
Look Three room house cistern
cave, henhouse, lot 5Oxl65, near South
school building on high dry lot Price
5000 first come, first served.
Four room plastered house on Chick
asha avenue in fine location, barn and
two % #. lots. Price $500 if taken at
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-13
THE BEST LIVESTOCK SHOW
IN WEST AT OK, STATE FAIF

Two new cattle barns and one large
pavilion have been built at the Okla
homa State Fair for accommodating
cattle this year. The new barns are
strictly modern throughout. They
cost in excess Of $4,000 and will ac
comodate 80 head. This was neces
sary because Of the great number Of
exhibitors. Last year the old cattle
barns were crowded to capacity and
entries for the 1917 show that came
in over month ago shows clearly
that this years Fair would far excel
any previous Fair in the Live STOCK
Department. The sheds and barns
have been rushed to completion They
are equipped with sanitary feed
troughs, running water and electri
.cally lighted. States that have en-
tered livestock for the Fair next
month are Nebraska, Missouri. Kan.
sas, Texas Illinois, Kentucky and
Iowa. The Fair opens September ~
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-13

100 acres on Bitter creek near Tab
Ter 100 acres very choice bottom
land; so acres good grass, good house
and large barn wel fenced and cross
fenced 90 acres in alfalfa, living wa
ter and shades. Price stopper acre.
30 acres best upland in Grady com
ty one mile from Tuttlo improved and
in cultivation. Price $50 per acre.
so acres best smooth land first
class improvements; 10 acres in al
falfa; 10 acres IN Burmuda' fenced
hog tight This land is good WashIta
bottom, Price $3.50 per acre.
22O acres 3ls miles from Chickasha; !;
10 acres bottom; sets Of improve
ments; S5 acres in alfalfa Price s55
per acre
$50 acres on Bitter creek; 10 miles
from Chickasha; 25O acres bottom;
,S0 acres in alfalfa; 2 sets Of good i'm
proyements; has loan of $4,000 at G
per cent Price s5S per acre.
ESQ acre stock farm on Brushy
creek three miles from Amber 200
acres first class bottom land; so acres
in alfalfa living water; the improve.
ments are strictly first class aud are
worth $500; 35 acres Of good grass
land. Price SSS per acre.
25O acres seven miles south Of Tut
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-13
Phone $50

once,
How is this? Two story frame house
nine rooms, 4 room box house, it would
cost at least $4,000 to build the two
houses; there is l25xl65 #, Of ground
on the paving and only one more pay
ment to make; this ground shoNld be
worth $1,000 at low estimate. II you
want this bargain call us up this week
and $1,000 viii buy IT, you don't have
to have all the money
If somc one wants an extra nice
home with lots Of ground in the best
location in the city we have it at
$1,000
Farmer, here is your chance VIII
trade two story business house ten
rooms With bath above, all rented, or
will trade you residence property for
a farm.