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Evening star., 1917-05-27
BRIDE rs HIS CHAMPION.
George Reed Released on Probation
on Wife's Plea for Leniency,

George Reed, a window washer,
when arraigned on charges yesterday
in Police Court. had an able cham
pion in the person of his bride of a
few weeks. She made so earnest a
plea in his behalf that Judge Null
lowny concluded to release him on pro-
baton.
Several charges Of petty theft were
preferred against the young man, it
being charged that he stole articles
from a number of houses where he was
employed. among them a razor from
the house of Senator Miles Poindexter.
Mrs. Reed told Of her recent mar
Evening star., 1917-05-27
TELEGRAM CAUSES ARREST.
Chinaman Sends Message Which
Creates Suspicion of His Sanity.

"Lueng Kueng. White House. Main
ster. No. g." was the inscription on a
card that was presented by a Chinaman
who was arrested at Union Station yes
terday morning by Secret Service Agent
Foster and charged with insanity. A tele-
gram received at the White House earlier
was what caused the officer to visit the
station and make the arrest.
The telegram was addressed, to Mrs.
McAdoo. and requested that she visit
Union station before 10 o'clock to see
the grandmother and grandfather of
the sender, the name Chong Duck be-
ing signed to it.
Evening star., 1917-05-27
Miss Reed Wins Essay Prize.

Miss Leonora Reed. a pupil in the sB
grade Of the Park View School, was
presented with prize of $5 in gold
Friday by the W. C. T. u. she having
written the best essay on the effects of
alcohol of any pupil in the seventh or
eighth grades Of the third division. of
which r. L. Haycock is supervising
principal Miss Reeds teacher is Miss
F. NJ. Roach.
The presentation was made by Mrs.
John N. Speel. scientific temperance in
structor Of Chaplin Union. w. c. T. U.
Under the direction of Miss F. S. Fair
Evening star., 1917-05-27
DRAFT LAW Is ASSAILED.
Socialists Start Movement for Re
peal Of Conservation Measure.

To mobilize public opinion in the in
terest of the repeal Of the 'conscription
law, meeting was held Friday night un-
der the auspices Of the socialist party at
Pythian Temple.
Charles T. Hallinan. editorial director
of the American Union Against Mill
tarism; Patrick Quinlan of Paterson. N.
j.; Julian Pierce, socialist national COM
Evening star., 1917-05-27

|, When the Chinaman was turned over
to the police he said he was a laundry
man at 81 Main street. Fail River,
Mass, and that he had come here for
the purpose of soliciting the aid of
the President and Mrs. McAdoo in the
protection of his property at Tampico,
Mexico. He was taken to Washington
Asylum Hospital for observation as to
his mental condition.
Evening star., 1917-05-27

riage to the defendant, and said she
would take him to st. Marys county.
Md. II the court would excuse him.
There's nothing to steal down
there" she said.
There are potatoes down there" re-
marked Prosecuting Attorney Given.
But they don't arrest you down
there for taking few potatoes" said
the bride.
Evening star., 1917-05-27
Garden Destroyers on Probation.

Two boys living in the northwest
section of the city Friday were found
guilty. in the Juvenile Court, of de-
stroying gardens at the Wilson Normal
School. They were sentenced 20 the Ma
tional Training School for Boys, but
sentence was suspended and they were
placed on probation, on promises of
good behavior in the future and resti-
tuition of the property destroyed.
Recently the gardens at the Wilson
Normal School were badly damaged.
The two boys were taken into custody
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mitteeman. and Mrs. Ida Waters spoke.
The -conscription law was criticised as
being against the better interests Of the
masses. .and Congress was denounced
for not having passed the La Toilette
amendment, submitting compulsory
service to a national referendum, as
was done last year by the government
of Australia
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OF Halifax, where he might be further
questioned by representatives of the
allies, who would have the right to
detain him IL they saw At.
Evening star., 1917-05-27

AS warmer weather in you can't give too close
attention the interior furnishings of your home for
like pleasant neighbor, the cheerfullookng home af
fords welcome relaxation.
Our endless variety of seasonable suggestions in fur
niture and furnishings will all the requirements of
Evening star., 1917-05-27

ley. the principal, the children of the
school gave the salute to the flag and
sang patriotic songs.
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and were brought into the Juvenile Court
for trial II they fail to keep their prom
ises they will be sent to the training
school.
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at the Y. NJ. c. A. while working in this
city. He is survived by his parents.
who live in Baltimore,
Evening star., 1917-05-27
6 This Great Furniture Store Us Bower Of Beauty!

the modest home as well those of the most pretento
Alavsh outlay of money is not necessary to make
ing room, living room parlor chamber more livat
more artistic and in harmony with the outde
surroundings, as these items clearly indicate.
Evening star., 1917-05-27

But the socialists still stand by their
respective governments. The Stock
Cnly One American sncs eorm con Confer. r.
Socialist to Attend. merely e,y a
the Russian revolutionists. the social
lists of the neutral European countries,
and such representatives of the mi
nority socialist parties of the bellig-
erent countries as are able to obtain
passDorts from their governments.
1t is stated that the socialist party of
the United States will not take part in
the conference. So far only one Ameri-
can socialist is known to have applied
for passports for the purpose of attend
ing the conference. That one is James
2. Howe, the so-called millionaire
hobo" and president of the Interna-
qonal Brotherhood Welfare Associa-
Gon. Mr.. Howe was required by the
State Department to sign a paper say
ing that he would not use his influence
Toward the making of any separate
peace by Russia. He was further in.
0ymed that his ship would sail BY way
Evening star., 1917-10-05
METHODS OF PRESERVING
ARE STILL IN DISPUTE
Successful Canning Is Done the
Post Season b Two Systems in
Spite of Diverse Views

When doctors disagree, who shall
decide?" asks the adage. and by the
same token housewives in Washington
and elsewhere are asking for some one
to say which of two methods of pre-
ess taught by the Department of
Agriculture. is correct
Early in the summer the experts tried
in vain to settle the question of wheth-
er the established system of three
cooking periods or the newer one pc
riod system was the better As a com
promise bulletins were gotten out
teaching both methods. and both bull
letins have been distributed in Wash
ington.
The first was Farmers Bulletin S3s''
and was issued in June. having been
prepared by Q. H. Benson. 1t set forth
at length, with many illustrations, the
''one-period. cold pack method" and
contained thirtynine pages
In July it was followed by forty
one-page pamphlet which bore the fol-
lowing inscription Home Canning of
FRUITS and Vegetables as Taught to
Canning Club Members in the Southern
States. Mary f. Creswell and Ola
Powell. Assistants in Home Demonstra
tion Work"
successful canning has been done hv
both methods. and also. for one reason or
another. fruits and vegetables put UP by
both methods have sometimes failed 10
Keep The three-period method is general
iy agreed to be better for the warmer
climates, where foods are harder 10 keen
but the one-reriod partisans refuse TO con
cede it superior to their own way. In the
mean time. housewives may pay their
money and take their choice and If their
FOODS don't keep they have a perfect alibl
they should have tried the other method
Evening star., 1917-10-05
Feared She Would Hit Her.

Mrs, Moffett picked up the stand and
drew it back if to hit said Mrs
owen. and ] went for my gun
In Teets presence. Mrs. Owen told of
his alleged visits to Mrs. Moffet's room
early and late and said his trunk was
found in her room.
That Will he explained later. in
terrupted Teets. who said he resided at
the residence of Mrs. Moffett's mother
615 II street
An examination of the room in which
the shooting occurred revealed the bull
LEI Embedded in the door on a line with
Mrs. Moffett's shoulders and it is
stated. it did not pass a great distance
from her.
Evening star., 1917-10-05
CHARGES DECLARED FALSE.
Alonzo C. Wells Files Answer in
$4,000 Damage Suit.

Alonzo c. Wells, an employe of the
Interstate Commerce Commission. de-
clares as 'recklessly. wantonly and
slanderously false" the allegations
made against him by Pendieton Holmes
in a suit for SIS. 900 damages for aliena-
ton of the affections of Mrs Bertha j.
Holmes. and in the cross bill filed by
Holmes for Il divorce from his wife. m
which he names Mr.. Wells as core
spondent Mr.. Wells denies any knowl-
edge Of Mrs. Holmes being "lured' from
her home or that she has transferred
her affections He is represented by
Attorneys Harry Peyton and +. B.
Hutchson.
Mrs. Holmes also filed answer to the
cross petition of her husband. She de-
MES that Mr.. Wells was responsible for
her leaving home. but asserts that she
left because of her husbands treatment
of her.
Evening star., 1917-10-05
MRS. N. NJ. OWEN CLAIMS
SHE FIRED TO SCARE"
Trouble in Rooming House at 622
H Steet Results in Three
Arrests.

Mrs. Myrtle Minerva owen, thirty
two years old. G22 II street, was ar
rested this morning by Policemen
Mansfield and Wilson of the first pre-
cinct to answer a charge of having
fired one shot from a revolver at Mrs.
1noz Moffett, thirty-one years old. a
former roomer in her house. Mrs. Mof-
fett and Ralph Teeth. twenty five years
old, were arrested on complaint of Mack
owen. husband of the woman charged
with doing the shooting.
The two policemen were standing at
1 tn and II streets when they heard the
report of a pistol, and soon they were
in the house and had Mrs. owen under
arrest. She calmly handed them the
pistol with which, it is said, the shoot
ing was done. and accompanied them to
the police station, where the case was
docketed, before she was taken to the
house of detention.
Evening star., 1917-10-05
Material Damage Done.

\ German official telegram says that
one entente allied airman returning
from Frankfort -on Main was forced to
descend by German anti-aircraft gun
fire other attacks. the same night.
Were directed against Rastapp and
Baden Baden. causing material dam :
age. The telegram then proceeds:
For what purpose the French make
these attacks on open German towns is
not clear In Rastapp there are no mil
itary ohjectiveS. and the attacks on
Tueringen and Baden Baden can only
be considered the outcome of a blind
desire for destruction. The sanatoria
at Baden Baden and the hospitals at
Tueringen contain numerous severely
wounded men who are there seeking re
coyery.
Even the French Will not dare to
assert that attacks on hospitals far
behind the front are of military neces-
Sity. Ey such barbarity the will to
perseVere can only he strengthened
among the German peoDIe
Evening star., 1917-10-05
STOCK TAKING NOWON,
DUE WAR REVENUE LAW
New Taxes Imposed Will Cause
Rise in Prices of Liquors, To-
bacco and Drugs.

Stock taking Of liquors. beers. wines,
tobacco and drugs was on today in ey-
cry retail and wholesale place in Wash
inston and over the country. This was
required by the new war revenue law
Whisky that has sold for Is cents
straight for some time-used to be two
for quarter--is 90 cents in nearly all
The barrooms- Beer is nearly every
where 10 cents glass and Is cents a
bottle. against cents glass and 10
; cents a bottle.
There is s2.1o tax on every gallon of
WHISKY. domestic or imported. that is
on hand above fifty galluxs
The tax on tobacco is .Icreased ex-
actly 90 per cent. and stock must be
I taken by the dealer. The druggist has
! ahead of him. and the result will boost
the price of drugs.
Evening star., 1917-10-05

honor. respectively. After the license
had been obtained, however, and the
little party had started for the home
OF the minister. the other couple de-
cIded that n double marriage would be
about the thing The courthouse was
accordingly revisited and another Ii
cense obtained. the ceremony taking
place soon a,fterward
me couples left for Washington inn
medtately after the ceremony Both
priaeEfoomS wore military uniforms
ana are understood to be stationed al
oIt OF the camps near Washington.
rev ). w. buffey, pastor OF the Meth
odlst church. officiatad at the marriage
here Wednesday afternoon Of Mrs. Mar
Evening star., 1917-10-05
Says She Fired to Scare Her. "

Mrs. Owen said she only fired to
scare her"
Mack owen and his wife took possess
sion of the II street rooming house
August %, the wife stated. and found
Mrs. Mofett was one of the roomers.
Because Of visits to her room of a
young man. who proved to be TeetS.
Mrs. owen said, Mrs. Moffett was aske ed
to vacate.
According to the landlady'S statement
the roomer refused to vacate and made
it plain that she would go when she
got ready; also that it was no business
of the landlady who the callers were
A war of words followed and finally.
yesterday. the roomers effects We're
set out in the hall. This morning Mrs
Moffett returned to the room and
claimed a stand that was there. and
1t was during an argument about the
stand. Mrs. Owen stated. that the more
serious trouble occurred
Evening star., 1917-10-05
DIRECTOR RALPH SILENT
ON HIS RESIGNATION
Has Placed It in Hands of Secre-
tary McAdoo and Is Anxious
to Hear From It.

When my resignation has been ac-
ccpted | expect that Secretary McAdoo
will have a statement to make relating
TO il. In the meantime | have no COM
meut 10 make" Joseph II. Ralph. direc-
tor of the bureau of engraving and
printing, so expressed himself.
MY resignation was given Mr.. Me-
Adoo about week ago" Mr.. Ralph
said. TT has nothing whatever to do
with the investigation which the de-
partmental committee is conducting
into the bureaus affairs.
II submitted my resignation to the
Secretary to take a better position" he
said. TT has not been accepted, so far
as ! know. and | am anxious to hear
from it,"
Evening star., 1917-10-05
Stringent Instructions Issued.

The internal revenue bureau sent out
last night stringent instructions to col
lectors as to the method of pro-
cedure in the levy of the tax. Pre-
vious to that, however, collectors of in
ternal revenue advised dealers in
liquors. tobacco and drugs that the war
revenue act apparently would be i'm
mediately effective. and that all such
dealers were expected to take stock at
once on the signing of the bill by the
President, TO determine their obligation
in taxes.
The internal revenue bureau has not
yet organized for the new work None
of the responsible officials is ready to
say just what should be done They
are trying to get up some regulations
as required by the war revenue act. and
viii do it as quickly possible.
Ia the meantime they can give no
definite information OF what is requir-
ed. Probably some time tomorrow the
internal revenue bureau will be ready
to make a statement.
Evening star., 1917-10-05
TWO WASHINGTON GIRLS
AT MATRIMONIAL ALTAR

ROCKVILLE. Nd. October "a dou-
BILE wedding took place here yesterday
afternoon. when Miss Marion lone Ire
VIOLA, nineteen years old and Miss
Ethel T.. Jewell. aged eighteen, both of
Washington. became the wives of Oron
William Harris. aged twenty-one. of
Linton, Ind. and Russell a. Davis,
twenty-one years old. of ConnersviiIe.
Ind. respectively. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. \. T. Howard pas
tor of the Baptist Church, at the home
of the minister
When the couples left Washington
but one marriage-that of Miss Ire
VOLTA and Mr. Harris-was scheduled
the plan being for Mr.. Harris and Miss
Jewell to act as best man and maid of
Evening star., 1917-10-05
|AIR REPR|SAL DECISION
| IS HAILED IN BRITAIN
Allies Fully Equipped to Garry on
Warfare in Skies on
Great Scale.

BY The Associated Prees.
LONDON, October 5.-England's I'M
pending retaliation for the German air
raids is the main feature Of the Lon
don papers. made conspicuous with big
headlines. There is no opposition ex-
pressed, even IN quarters where the
reprisals have been deprecated in the
past. While elsewhere the decision Is
welcomed with enthusiasm, though
qualified with questions as to why it has
been 50 long delayed and with fears
lest il be further delayed and carried
out without sufficient energy.
War planes of every type can now be
produced by the allies In far greater
numbers than by the enemy. and 1t is
asserted that the allies are fully equip
ped 70 carry on aggressive air warfare
on a great scale.
Evening star., 1917-10-05

A semi-oflicial statement issued in
Berlin refers to the attacks of entente
aIrmen on German towns. and SAYS
they prove IL is necessary for Germany
10 press back the enemy aerial bases
as far as possible.
IF today enemy airmen had bases on
the Meuse line or in Belgium we should
discover that not only western Ger
many. but the heart of Germany, would
be exposed to enemy bombs" saws tn e
statement. 1t draws the conclusion that
Belgium must no longer be dependent
IN political or military sense on en-
tente powers.
Evening star., 1917-10-05

chairman of the committee on edu-
cation Of the American Institute of
Architects. who is also a past presi-
dent of the institute.
He points out that practically every
institution in the country which trains
professional men has signed the call
to those young men who are under
military age and to those who are un-
able for other reasons to give mill
tary service. to consider the equally
patriotic service in the field of applied
science.
That there is a field here for archi-
tects to play an important war-part
Evening star., 1917-10-05
AUSTRIANS AGAIN MEET
CHECK ON SAN gabrielle

ROME. October 5.-Further violent
attacks by the Austrians against the
positions held by the Italians on the
slopes Of Monte San Gabrielle in tho
Gorilla sector have been repulsed, 40
cording to the Italian official communi-
cation.
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garet White Campbell. fifty-ive years
| old, and Samuel Wilson Mckee. aged
sixty-one, both of Washington. the
home of the minister being the scene
| of the ceremony.
Evening star., 1917-10-05

Following an investigation into the
escape from the county Jail at Pensa-
cola. Fla, Friday night of Robert
Blackwell and William Blackwell. con-
demned to hang for murder, Sheriff
J. A. c. Van Pelt has discharged three
Jail officials.
Evening star., 1917-10-05
SEES FIELD FOR ARCHITECTS.
R. C. sturgis Regards Use Of Pro
fession a Patriotic War Service.

Call to service of the country for
those not able to serve in the Army
or Navy is made by r. Clipston Sturgis,
Evening star., 1917-10-05

not only during the active days Of the
war. but in the time of reconstruction
when hostilities have been suppressed.
he states, and advises that every archi-
tectura1 school in the country should
be filled with young men fitting them-
selves for this service to their country.
Evening star., 1917-10-05
C:ay HOW TO RECOGNIZE THE RANK AND SERVICE
0peIl0A BRANCH OF OFFICERS AND MEN IN THE ARMY

a very timely feature in this number OF The
Digest is a full page OF illustrations showing the dis
tinguishing marks of the United States Army uni
forms The insignia of every rank and branch Of the
Army is shown-the officers shoulder straps, chevrons,
specaltv marks collar devices. How the branch in
Evening star., 1917-10-05

which enlisted is revealed by the color
of his hat cord the difference between the officers leg
gngs and those of the enlisted By consulting this
page you need no longer be i'll doubt to the rank
and branch of the service of the soldiers whom
YOU meet on all sides.
Morris tribune., 1917-11-23
DONNELLY TOWNSHIP

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Diehl and Miss
Bertha Strand were Morris visitors Sat
urday.
Mrs. Adolph Meyer called on Mrs.
Tim Cochran Monday.
H. H. Strand and family of Benson,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. M. L.
Strand.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Willie and Mr.. and
Mrs. Aug. Willie of Hampton, who
spent a week at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Sperr returned home Thurs
day.
Friends in this vicinity, of Mrs. L. C.
Hanson, will be glad to learn she is i'm
proving after a months illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sivert Erdahl had as
their guest last week, Bert Simonson,
of OrtOnVille,
F. Sperr left Thursday for a visit at
Hampton.
Mrs. S. Erdahl and sons Richard and
Peter spent Saturday evening at the L.
G. Hanson home.
Ole and Peter Erdahl Chas Julius
and Henry Sperr spent Monday evening
at the J. F. Sperr home.
Morris tribune., 1917-11-23
RENDSVILLE


c. w. Rhone marketed grain in Nor
ris last Tuesday.
Willie Uphoff called on Rhone's last
Tuesday.
Herman and Carl Giese marketed
grain in Donnelly last Wednesday,
Gust and Margaret Wagner autoed to
Barrett last Tuesday.
Harry Halfsoul called on Days last
Thursday.
Clifford Henrichs visited friends near
Kensington Tuesday evening.
Gust and Margaret Wagner visited at
Days last Monday evening.
Aug Giese was in Morris last Friday.
Mr.. Rhone autoed to Uphoff's last
Friday.
Nathan Van Horn, Art and Fred Up
hoff, Mr. Rhone were in Donnelly last
Thursday
Mr.. Struck marketed grain in Morris
last Wednesday.
The party last Thursday evening was
we'll attended and very good time was
reported by all.
The KlOos young folks visited at
Wagner's Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rhone and son visited
friends in Donnelly Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Day visited with
his mother in Hoffman Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Podratz and AL
bert and Martha Podratz and Art Up
hoff visited at Giese's Sunday.
Herman Giese called on Days Mon
day.
Morris tribune., 1917-11-23
WEST DARNEN


Miss Esther Holmdahl from near Don
nelly, visited at the John Beimel home
last Friday and Saturday.
Jim Maloney and family were guests
at the Chas. Morarity home Sunday eve
ming.
c. L. Bowlin shipped carload of cat
tie to st. Paul Tuesday.
Harold Freeman was guest at the c.
Hawk home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blanch Hollenbeck
spent Sunday evening at the Henry
Bergherr home.
Mrs. Miller and son Harland departed
for their home in Olin, Ia, after a visit
at the M. Dripps home.
Mrs. Peter Kessler, of Duluth, spent
a couple of days this week with Mrs.
J. Kohl
The dance at BeimeTs Friday night
was attended by a large crowd and
every one had fine time.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Huebner, Sr. and
sons Fred and Arnold left Tuesday
morning for Madison, S. D., for a visit
with relatives.
Morris tribune., 1917-11-23
after SIX YEARS
This Testimony Remains mistaken

Time is the best test of truth.
Here is an Alexandria story that
has stood the test of time. 1t is a
story with point which will come
straight home to many of us.
G. E. Farrar, PA Main St., NJ,
Alexandria, Mimi, says: "Colds al
ways settled on my kidneys, causing
nae much pain and annoyance. My
back ached; felt tired and unfit for
work and my whole body was stiff
and painful. The kidney secretions
were unnatural and contained sedi-
ment. Doan's Kidney Pills cured
the attack"
SIX YEARS LATER, Mr.. Farrar
said: II cheerfully confirm my
former endorsement. 7 use Doan's
Kidney Pills occasionally for back
ache or other kidney troubles and
they always act as represented"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Farrar had. Foster-M ilburn
Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y. 48
Morris tribune., 1917-11-23
CHOKIO

Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Nelson spent Sun
day at Hancock.
Geo. Britt left Monday night for Fair
fax, MINI.
Mrs. A. L. Cook returned home from
Barry Friday after spending the week
with Mrs. A. J. Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Peterson were Nor
ris visitors Saturday. Mrs. Peterson
had some dental work done.
Mrs. E. G. Miller entertained the La
dies Art Circle Saturday afternoon. A
lovely lunch was served and all en-
joyed a most delightful afternoon.
party was given at the Caldwell
home Friday evening in honor of Mast
er Hoyt's birthday. Some fifteen young
people were present. A lovely lunch
was served and all departed wishing
Hoyt many more happy birthdays.
Mrs. Ed. Haley and baby and brother
Joe of Billings, Mont, are here visiting
relatives.
Mrs. H. E. Leaman left Saturday for