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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-12-21
important to Motnera

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that it
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-12-21

and had everything swear
TO do Baldur no harm. Ev-
erything animate and in
animate. the animals and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
HOW TO DRY TURNIPs,
CARROTS AND BEETS
Government Experts Advise Against
Selection Of Varieties With
Woody Cores.

In selecting beets carrots and turnips
Tor DRYING avoid varieties having a large,
woody core. says today's bulletin from
the national emergency food garden com
mission
Use only the roots which have grown
quickly and are young and tender
Turnips and beets may be washed and
peeled sliced into one-eighth-inch pieces
and dried. as they may be cooked until
three-fourths done, cold dipped for an
instant. peeled and then sliced and dried
Feeling Is facilitated by dipping the
beets into hot water until the skin loosens.
Carrots may be washed. peeled and
sliced lengthwse into ne-eighth-inch
slices and dried. or they may be blanched
ior SIX minutes after washing and peel
ing and then cold dipped for an instant,
the rest of the process being the same as
the first method
Turnip tops and beet tops in suitable
CONDITION Tor greens are just right for
drying. The whole leaf and stock should
be cut into narrow cross sections and
spread in thin layers on the screens.
There are three forms in which string
beans may be dried. For this purpose
only beans in the right condition for table
use should be selected
~ Prepare beans as for cooking, run
them through the slicer If desired and dry
do not cut them into pieces String them
on strong thread and dry. If desired. the
Deans may be cooked till nearly done be-
fore Stringing
~ ieDdit dr. IOF COOKING, cut into
Observation-Disclosures pieces and blanch for
SIX to ten minutes. depending upon the
maturity OF the vegetable. Cold-dip for an
instant after blanching and then spread on
trays to dry.
Mature heads Of cabbage should he Sc
iected and the loose outside leaves remoy-
ed. Split the head lengthwise of the lea yes
and cut out the woody core The rest of
the head should be cut crosswise into one
fourth-inch slices and dried In thin Law
ers.
Another method is to shred or cut the
cabbage into strips, blanch for ten min
uteS, plunge Immediately into cold water
FOR an instant and remove surface mois-
ture preparatory to drying
CONDITION all dried material by pouring
back and forth from one box to another
every day Tor several days until 1t mas a
uniform moisture content Return to
drier all pieces which are too moist for
sPo'laRe VIII result if the product is not
dry enough. store il noistur. proof con-
tanners bearing the liable Of the contents,
in place free from vermin and insects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
SENATORS START WORK
ON NEW WAR TAX BILL
Question Army officials on Estimates
Submitted-Mr. McAdoo Sees
Democratic Leaders.

What part of the war budget. which
may reach 5000, 900. 900 will be raised
by taxation and on what commodities
the levies will fall were considered at
a meeting today of the Senate finance
committee. which is revising the war
tax bill. The committee hopes to have
the revised bill ready early next week.
How much of the war expenses are
to be raised by taxation and how much
by bonds or TreasG"y Indebtedness GER
tificateS is a question that occupied a
great part of the committees delipera-
tons. Secretary McAdoo. who Is ex-
pccted to advise personally with the
committee on the subject, is said to
favor a much larger levy of taxes.
The sentiment of the committee is ap-
parently toward obtaining the bulk Of
the increase from taxes on incomes and
war excess profits.
Complete estimates of all the depart
ments' additional war expenses were
prepared today by Secretary McAdoo.
who hoped to submit them to the
finance committee later in the day. He
conferred at the Capitol with Repre-
sentative Kitchin and other democratic
leaders regarding the estimates. while
the finance committee quizzed Q. NJ.
Gen. Sharpe and Chief Clerk Scho-
field of the War Department regard
ing the probable actual expenditures
this year of the new $5,27S,o0o.ooo ap-
preparations requested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
STOCKS SHOW ADVANCES /.
IN THE CLOSING HOUR

NEW YORK. July 27-Exceptfor In
dustria1 Alcohol. which rose point.
changes at the opening of today's trad
ing were limited to fractions. with an
even distribution of gains and losses.
St Paul added to yesterdays belated
recovery, but SteelS and equipments
were irregular and motors decidedly re-
dictionary.
Dealings were light and exceedingly
narrow.
Prices sagsed all around soon after
the opening on further heavinesS of mo-
tors and shippings. declines in these is
sues extending from to 2is points.
The market reversed its course before
noon. however, on fair inquiry for
steels, coppers, oils and specialties. al
cohol scoring an extreme advance of
y points. but rails made little prog
reSS.
Liberty bonds sold at 99.40 to 1914.
and internationals were slightly lower.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
GREENE CANANEA CO.
To PAY & DIVIDEND

Gr,sae-cananea Copper. which IS
l.s:ed on the Washington Stock Elk
ohsrse ard which IS largely owned
hn-s has declared the regular quarteT-
August 81 20 stockholders Of record OF
August; THe dividend ID payable only
en- the 800 shGres OF the stock INTO
whiii. the capital stock is divided. Az
ntoc<hSlGers VINO have not converted
their holdings into S160 par value are
asasd 10 do SO without delay in order
that they may receive their dividends
promptly. ,
r-ca.s in continuing the regular 81
dividend disbursement should set at rest
FL to@hfS as to the strength OF the
ocn:J,Any-s financial position due TO the
troubles with the Mexican government.
Although the mines OF the cananes
Consolidated Copper Company, operat-
t..S company Of the Greene-Cananea.
tavs heen practically shut down for
the ras. month, directors felt the strong
position Cananea has attained
1us.iled the continuance of dividends.
Following fornle: shutdowns. 1t was al
ways considered advisable 10 conserve
Eli resources ans suspend payments; out
owing TO the prosperity enjoyed by the
company for che past Two years inns
was considered Unnecessary at the pres
er:t time.
situation at Cananea remains un-
changed There has been no damage
and very little disorder and some den
nite policy is expected 70 be arrived at
shortly.
As all assets OF the Greene Console
dated Cc2per Company have been
bought in by the GreeneCananea Cop
per Company all holders of Greene
Consolidated stock VINO wish TO par
.ic.rs:e y this Dividend must deposit
their stock vita me trustees. the New
York Trus: Company, before August
IS at which time Greene-Canaaea
riock becomes es-Giv!dend.
Local Securities.
The eurn,neT dizziness which has pre-
vailed or the Washington Stock Elk
ci.snge for several weeks was again in
evidence this afternoon. During the
entire session of the exchange there
was only two sales made. one Il, boEds
and the other in stocks. Mergenthaler
was strong at IA, and only two
shares changed hands, as the bid was
points below this. American GRAPHIC
phone IS sold 700 at 100.
The total sales for the week end'ng
today was GO shares of stock and bonds
to the face value of $4,000.
Canadian Notes at 90.
Syndicate composed of ]. P Morgan
& Co, Harris Forbes & Co. and
Brown Bros. & Co, will offer the $780,
000,0 900 two-year 5 per cent Canadian
loan at 9S and interest to yield slightly
less than $40 per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
U. s. ENGINEERS WELCOME.
Russia Thanks President Wilson for
Sending Commission.

PETROGRAD. July 27-The American
railroad commission to Russia, headed
by John Stevens. was received yes
terday by the Association of Engineers
of Railroads and Waterways. David
r. Francis, the American ambassador
and representatives of industrial and
other organizations were present
After speeches had been made by
members of the Russian engineering
organization. welcoming the commits
sion, the Americans in addresses ex-
pressed their ardent desire to assist
Russia in solving her problems. Am
bassador Francis In his speech alluded
to the unity Of Russia and America in
the struggle against Germany.
The chairman Of the meeting. speak
ing for the Russians present. requested
Ambassador Francis to send President
Wilson n cable message expressing
Russia's gratitude Tor American CO.
operation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
Shipments From Alaska,

The net exports of silver showed an
increase in 1917, but this metal is
produced in great quantities in this
country and is sold abroad in the same
manner as other commodities An ex-
cess of exports. therefore, has no such
Significance as is sometimes attributed
to similar movement in gold
In addition TO the imports of gold and
silver from foreign countries domestic
amounting to $6S3,824 were shipped
from Alaska to the United States dur
ing the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
U. S. ALLIANCE PLEASES
SERBIAN OFFICIALS

CONFU. July 27.-H. Percival Dodge,
special agent of the State Department
of the United States and formerly at
tached to the American embassy at Pa-ir
arrived here today with his family. He
paid an official visit to the Serbian pre-
mier and foreign minister, who ex-
pressed their pleasure at the entrance
of the noble American people into the
fight for the great, sublime principles
of liberty. justice and government by
the people"
To this was added an expression of
hope by the Serbian officials that the
efforts of Mr.. Dodge would result in
bringing the American and Serbian
peoples closer to each other to the mu-
tual advantage of both.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
DUTCH CARTOONIsT HERE.
Louis Reemaekers Comes From Hol-
land to Make Famous Drawings,

NEW YORK. July 27.-Louis Rae
hackers. famous Dutch cartoonist, has
risked submarines and come from Hol-
exhibition of his powerful denunciatory
depictions of Teuton warfare is to be
givcr soon. Moreover. he is to give
attention in future drawings to the
United States and the part it is play
ing and will play in the great strug-
gle.
Raemaekers English cartoons are
sands to enlist. so striking and arous-
ing was their appeal AS is well
known. the HollaLder's work has so
stung Germans and the kaiser particu-
larly that in Germany there is 81 price
on his head. and while he remained in
his native land German secret agents
made several attempts to assassinate
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
KANSAS CORN CROP DROPS
II POINTS SINCE JUNE

TOPEKA. Kan. July 27.-The general
condition of Kansas corn, based on 100
as representing satisfactory growth
and development. is 5l4 or a decline
Of 81 points since the June report, ac-
cording to the July report of crop
conditions in the state. issued here this
morning by j. G. Mohler. secretary of
the state board of agriculture
High temperatures. hot winds and
lack of moisture are given as the
causes of depreciation. Much corn is
regarded as failure even though as
sured of abundant moisture in the flu
ture.
The aggregate crop of winter wheat
~ E"nsns ha""d on thrashers' returns,
IL given in the report as 45.245,O0O
to the acre.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
MOVEMENTS OF GOLD AND
SILVER UNPRECEDENTED

Unprecedented movements of gold
and silver between the United States
and foreign countries during the fiscal
year 1917 showed total of S1.3823S0,-
745, according to a statement issued
today by the bureau of foreign and
domestic commerce of the Commerce
Department.
The imports of gold were $977,176,026
and Of silver s35.O03.563. Gold exports
amounted to s291.921,225 and silver ex-
ports to s7S,279.931.
The net imports of gold during the
fiscal year aggregated $685., 254 SOL a
striking increase over the net import
of S403.75s.753 in 1916, s25.344.6O7 in
1915 and the net export of s45,499,s in
1914.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
Soldier Sentenced for Disloyaltv

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. July 27-Seven
years at hard labor in the United States
disciplinary barracks at Fort Leaven-
worth is the sentence Private Otto
Ludwig. Sd Aero Squadron. must serve
for making disrespectful remarks
about President Wilson and the Amer
lean flag and for threatening to de-
sert to the Germans if sent to France.
Ludwig was found guilty by court
martial at Fort Sam Houston recently
and the sentence of the court has been
approved by Gen. Parker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
SOLDIERS FIRED UPON
WHILE AFTER SUSPECTS
Aiding Posse Chasing Strangers
Thought to Have Fatally Wound
ed Richmond Man.

RICHMOND, Va, July 27.-Several
soldiers. among them members CT the
, Richmond Blues were fired upon today
while they were aiding posse in chas-
ing two men suspected of having shot
and probably fatally wounded William
T. Elicit, thirty-two years old in Crewe
night before last.
Bloodhounds are on the trail of the
two men near Jetersville. The soldiers
and posse were fired upon several times
when they almost captured the fleeing
strangers. Elicit was shot while he
was trying to keep two men from steal
ing an automobile. The wounded man
is in serious condition in a hospital
here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
TO DISCUSS POLISH CABINET.
Tarnowsky Goes TO Warsaw to Take
Part in Conference

ZURICH. Switzerland july 27-Count
Adam Tarnowsky Won Tarnow the
former amba ssador of Austria Hungary
10 the United States. has arrived at
warsaw. according to a dispatch re-
ceiVed here from Cracow to participate
in conferences for the formation Of a
Polish cabinet.
Count Tarnowsky is mentioned as a
candidate for the post of minister
president
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
NEW YORK FILLS QUOTA.
Gives 18,457 to Regular Army and
Has 200 to Spare.

New York state supplied its full quota
of men for the regular army at the
close of recruiting yesterday and had
a surplus of 200 men. The state has
furnished 1S.457 war volunteers for
the regulars on quota Of 1926.
The squirt in regular army recruiting
continued yesterday. n total of 2256
men having been obtained throughout
the country, making 1858 to have
been recruited since April l, and leav-
ing 10000 men to be supplied to fill
ali units of the expanded army to
maximum war strength
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
Wool Tone Continues Good,

BOSTON. July 27.-The Commercial
Bulletin will say tomorrow: The i'm
provement in the tone OF the wool market
which became apparent week ago has
continued into the present week with a
continuance Of fair buying of new terri
tory woods in TIE original bags at fully
firm prices. There also has baen some
demand for fine and half blood foreign
woods. Buying in the west has become
rather limited. although recent purchases
are at full prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
MAY BE FOREIGN MINISTER.
DR.. Won Kuhlmann Summoned TO
Berlin From Constantinonle

COPENHAGEN. July 27.-German news.
papers report that the German ambas-
sador at Constantinople. Dr. Richard Won
kuhlmann. has been ordered to Berlin TO
CONFER with Dr. Michaelis. the imperial
chancellor In German political circles II
is believed that DR.. Won Kulhmann will
be appointed to succeed Dr. Alfred Zim-
mermann as secretary for foreign AFFAIRS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
NEW YORK MASTER LISTS
IN DRAET ARE MISSING

NEW YORK, July 27.-Word was
still lacking this afternoon as to what
has become of New York's master lists,
the failure of which to arrive from
Washington is keeping the local exemp
ton boards from beginning their work
of examining men drafted for the ma ton
al army. Information from Washington
is that the lists were mailed to Albany,
but Albany officials reported today they
had not yet been received.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

CHICAGO. July 27.-Complaint of
drought effects in the southwest gave corn
prices today a new lift. Crop reports
from the big central states. however, re-
manned favorable. and on the upturn in
values brought about considerable SELL
ing, but the bears were held in check by
assertions that distilleres would be likely
to operate until Sel>ember !, and would
require millions of bushels of supplies.
Opening quotations. which ranged from
Il off to x up. with September at SO
and December at 1.1GA to 1.1f"s, were
followed by a material upturn all around
Wheat hardened with corn After open
ing y to 81. higher at $50 July and
2.24 September. the market reacted a lit
tie and then scored additional gains.
Strength developed in oats as in other
grain Price changes. though. were slight.
There was no urgent cal! for provisions
The market sagged in consequence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO, July 27.--Hogs-Receipts
$4,000 head; strong; bulk, l490a15s5;
light 14.65a15.s5: mixed. 146Oa16OO;
rough, 14.35a14.55; pigs. 11.50a1450
Cattle-Receipts, 1000 head; weak;
steers. S.40a11.50: stockers and feed
ers. 5.90a9.00: cows and heifers, ASA
lI.75; calves. 3.00a1325
Sheep-Receipts. 5000 head; steady;
wethers. 7.50a10.15; lambs. 9.75a15 SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
WEATHER..

WEATHER.
For the District of Columbia and
Maryland, continued unsettled weather
tonight and tomorrow, probably thun-
dershowers; winds mostly gentle and
variable.
For Virginia. continued unsettled
weather. probably thundershowers 10
night and tomorrow; gentle to mod-
crate winds. mostly southwest;
For West Virginia. probably thunder
showers tonight and tomorrow.
Tide Tables.
Compiled by United States coast and
geodetic survey.)
Today-Low tide, SIS am. and sos
pm: high tide, 1:11 am. and 13i pm
Tomorrow-Low tide. 9:12 am. and
9:O3 pm; high tide. 2:07 am. and 2:23
pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Todav-Sun rose, SOB am; sun sets.
1925 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises. 5:04 am; sun
sets. 7:25 pm.
Moon rises. 1:17 pm; sets. 1920 pm.
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 4 pm, Sc:
pm. "A: 10 midnight "A; today. 4
a. m 73: a M, 70; II noon. So: pm. Sc
Maximum. ST, at $50 pm. yesterday:
minimum. II, at l am. todaE.
Temperature same date last year
Maximum. 90: minimum, II.
Rarometer-Yesterday pm. 1902: s
pm, 5000: IL midnight. 29.97: today. i
am, 1882; S am, 1890: u noon, 1856;
pm, 1854.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
Gains for Specialties.

The stagnation of the INDIGESTION was
partly relieved by additional gains.
mostly in specialties. They were fea-
tured by Baldwin Locomotive, Mexican
Petroleum. Maxwell Motors and Suma-
ira Tobacco at extreme advances Of /
to points,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
Condition of the Water.

Temperature and condition of water
at am: Great Falls-Temperatur
10: condition. 80. Dalecarlia reservoir
50: condition at north
connection, $40: condition at south con-
nection. 80. Georgetown distributing
acknowledgements 81: condition
at inf1uent gatehouse. 40: condition at
effluent gatehouse, 40.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
Fish Wharf Prices.

tn" following are the prevailing retail price,
al 'h" municipal hsh wharf and market today:
Butterfsh. H.. &c TO Sc. Crabs soft doz s,,
Crackers. h. &c 10 6c. Crabs hard dor an,
Rockfsh, h.. lie TO Crat,,neat gal. 81 40
2uc. 10 81 40
Sea bass. ID. Sc to loo. OYSTERS. Norfolk bush
Trout. H.. &c to I0c. 81
Catfish. ID. 7c TO Inc. WatermeIops each Zoe
t--rh, H.. Sc lie. TO a5c
CLANS. 100 81 20
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
Up-River Waters.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPERS FERRY. w. Va, July 81
The Potomac and Shenandoah rivers
both were very muddy this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27

II matters little what II Is that YOU
want-whether situation or a servant
"a want ad In The Star will reach the
person who will i'll your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
Your Money

No fake or questionable adj
vertising is allowed in The Star.
Millions of dollars are saved
by people who have been wise
enough to consult banker be-
fore investing in worthless Sc
curities. You should do like
wise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
PRODUCE MARKET PRICES.

Ionays prices a. farmers produce market
N"f- announced by the Office Of weights me,s
nres and markets of the District Of Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
Washington Stock Exchange

SALES.
American Graphophone 6s. $70o at 100.
Mergenthaler, at 144.
Bid and Asked Prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
Special Dispatch to The Star.

AI0FTHI IISTHT'Il 10 7 IT" SIHT.
BALTIMORE. Md. July 81 q pm.
-Wheat-Firmer: spot No.
red. soft, 2.32; receipts, 30.i64 bush
els.
torn-Strong: spot contract. 22O: re-
ceipts. 56,565 bushels: exports. Isl. 425
bushels.
Oats-Ea sier: standard white, 80; No.
white. 81: receipts, 1857 bushels.
Rye-Dull old No. western export,
2.25 asked: receipts. 3lS bushels
Hay-Steady
Grain frciyhts-Not uuotahIe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
DAIRY MARK ETS,

CHICAGO, July a7.-Butter-Cn-
changed.
ESgs-Lower: receipts, 1854 cases;
frsts. 301aa32; ordinary irsts, 261aa29;
at mark. cases included 27a31
Potatoes-Lower: receipts, IS cars:
Virginia. barrels. 3.6ca4.0G: Kentucky,
Illinois. Kansas and Missouri, sacks,
1.G0a1.10.
Poultry-Alive. lower; fowls. 17a1s;
springs. 22a25.
NEW YORK. July 27-Rutter frmer:
receipts. 1888 packages: creamery
higher than extras. 39h a40: creamery
extras f92 score), 80: frsts, 38a3Sa4
seconds 36sa3714
Eggs irregular; receipts, 1897 cases;
fresh gathered extras, 38a39: extra
frsts 3Ga3712 firsts. 33a35: seconds
2sa32: state. PENNSYLVANIA and nearby
western hennery Whites. fine to fancy,
44a45: state. Pennsylvania and nearby
hennery browns. 40a42
Cheese-Irregular; receipts 7T60
boxes: state. whole milk. flats. fresh
specials. %: average run. 81 Ea21A
Live poultry-Easy: no prices quoted.
Dressed quiet, prices Unchanged