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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
SERVICES
HELD AT TABERNACLE
First of Evangelistic Meetings to Be
Held in the Building
Tonight.

The tabernacle at 10Th and v streets
northwest, where the Gypsy Smith. jr..
eyangelistic meetings are to be held
during the next month, was dedicated
at services held last night and now
everything is in readiness for the first
of the meetings, which Is to be held
tonight Being of the belief that the
REVEALS were to start last night,
large number of persons came to the
tabernacle, but left when they heard
that only a dedication service was
scheduled for the evening.
Rev. DR.. John C. Palmer Of Washing
ton Heights Church, moderator OF the
presbytery of Washington. was in
charge of the services last night. Rev.
Dr II A. Brundage of lexington Pres
byterian Church led in prayer, and Rev.
DR.. Joseph T. Kelly. pastor or fourth
PRESBYTERIAN Church, read the scrip
lures The tabernacle was dedicated
by DIR. Palmer.
Choir Has Rehearsal.
Following the service the great choir
which is to be present at all the meet
ings held a rehearsal. John w. Rey-
nolds Of lexington Presbyterian Church
was in charge of the choir until the
arrival of Forest Cole, who is to serve
as music leader at all the Gypsy Smith,
ir.. REVEALS Mr.. Cole was introduced
to the choir and he led the singers in
several selections. He appeared to be
greatly pleased with the showing made,
having a compliment to the voices
and the training received at the hands
~ Mr. Reynolds Mrs. Sidney Hull was
tha accornpapist at the piano. A final
rahearsal is to be held at o'clock this
instructions were given to the men who
are to serve as usherS at the heetiHsS Wy
Frank z. Edgington
Tabernacle Well Heated.
Parsons who attended last nights serv-
ice were convinced that no difficulty will
ha experienced in keeping the big taoer-
nac,e warm Ten big stoves have been
nroytded, and. although not all Of them
we're burning last night, the building was
comfortably warm.
A large United States flag hangs on the
front wall of the tabernacle directly be-
this is a banner bearing the words.
Washington for Christ" Two small flags
nm the speakers lectern are the only
other decorations within the building.
evangelist Smith is expected to arrive
in this city this morning. The first meet
ing is scheduled to begin at Z 80 O'Clock
! thi. evening. Rev. DIR. Palmer will intro
a,Ice the evangelist, who will tske as his
frs. topic, Follow Thou Me-" Rev. ]. j.
Di,nor Of ST. Andrews Episcopal Church
i, to read the Scriture lesson ard Rev.
Wallace Radcliffe. pastor Of New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church, will make
Greene. pastor OF Calvary Baptist Church,
Will give the benedieion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
RUSSIAN. LEADER IN HEROIC
WORK, REVISITS WASHINGTON
Fresh From Service at Front
as Commander of Flying
Column, Unique Body.
Comes to Interest Americans
in Rescue and Care of
Wounded in Battle.

Fresh from service at the front,
Count Andrew Kalpaschnikoff. colonel
in command of the 21st Flying Column
Of the list Siberian Corps of the Rus
sian army. has come to this country to
interests Americans in tho work OF the
flying columns whose duty Is the res
cue and care of the wounded on the
battlefield. He is in this city. where
he formerly served in the Russian en-
bassy. He has an uncle, John Burgess
Camac, living in Philadelphia.
A lecture has been arranged by
Madame Bakhmeteff, wife Of the Rus
sian ambassador. at the Russian en-
bassy for February S. when Col
Kalpaschnikoff will talk on the war
as he has seen it, illustrating his talk
with lantern slides of photographs
taken by himself on the 5ront and in
the trenches. Under the auspices Of
the American Relief Association and
the Siberian Regiments American Am
bulance Society, Col KalpaschnikoM is
making an appeal for motor ambu-
lances. which he wishes to take back
with him when he returns to Russia.
Sole DUTY Of Column.
The sole duty Of the flying column is
the rescue and care of the wounded.
While they receive none of the Red
Cross immunity, they nevertheless, do
no active fighting. but devote them
selves to following, as closely as pos
sible, and Immediately giving medical
and surgical aid to the troops, even on
the field of battle.
Russia is the only country having
flying columns said Col. Kalpaschnikof.
Our duty is to go into the front line
trenches with the soldiers, establish tenn
give attention to the men as soon as they
fall. We not only work in the trenches,
but also ont in front Of them IL there Is
any need We have record for rescuing
thousands of men who would die II left
to bleed in their tracks. as Is done on the
western front where there are no columns
like OURS
Won High Distinction.
Count Kalpaschnikofr has been wounded
many times. He won the highest military
distinction. the coveted Cross OF St
George. for rescuing single handed a
party Of eleven men from burning vii
lage under shell fire.
The uniform of the flying column is like
The distinctive insignia Of 1.-The Siberians"
to which they are attached are the ini-
tials Of the czar. who terms them 'the
cars own" They are known to the
army as the "Ironsides," because of their
exceptional work. 1t was the Siberians
who covered the Russian retreat from
Warsaw. The detachment to which Col.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
Have Talked TOO Much"

1--WE have talked much of late-too
much-about peace without regard to
any consideration Of what peace en-
tails Some of US have talked and are
still talking about becoming part of
league to enforce peace. apparently
without rejecting that such a league
Is but another name for an offensive
and defensive alliance-such as Wash
ington warned against, such as our
whole national history and policy runs
counter to. Have we sufficiently re-
dected upon what the obligations of
such league would mean? Some OF
those who most vociferously have cried
out against ali military preparedness
out against equally vociferous in favor
neither be secured nor maintained by
pfous wishes or elegant homilies.
Peace is result OF conditions favor
ing IL. II We are permanently . to SIR
render our right to exclude the nations
Of urope or Asia from the extension
Of their institutions in Central or South
America, will be idle to talk Of form
ing an international peace league. Only
the presence In such a league of strong
and virile nations can make such a
league of any value. Who would be
free. himself must strike the blow.
"A nation afraid to face responsibility
and to protect its own interests would
not be valued member of league of
not buy UP all OF the West Indies to
avoid the possibility of some day being
compelled to elect between abandoning
or fighting for the Monroe doctrine.
1t should be a part of our work of
constructive patriotism to At US to play
part harmonious with our traditions
and our history when occasion shall
arise requiring US to justify our ances-
try.
"our patriotism must be made of
sterner stun thin rhetoric il it is to
carry us through great perils. There
must be searching of hearts, a grid
ing up Of loins, recognition of the
need to do noble deeds, not dream them
all day long If our program of con-
structive patriotism Is to fit us to play
a great part in the worlds history,
and to enable America once more to
stand with Freedoms banner in her
hand. triumphant on the battlements
of the greatest citadel Of human prog
ress."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
Wickersham Declares
Peace League Offensive
and Defensive Alliance

George w. Wickersham. former At
torney General OF the United States.
speaking at the banquet last night Of
the National Security League at the
New Willard Hotel. said that some
of US are talking about a league to en-
force peace apparently without re-
fecting that such league is but
another name for an offensive and de-
fensive alliance"
Mr.. understands address was. in
part, as follows:
THE history of our country is full
Of inspiration. if we would but heed it.
Its institutions were established by
men who faced facts and who looked
with clear vision into the future. 1t
is replete with glorious and inspiring
instances of high courage and I'M
selfish devotion. not by a few alone.
but by multitudes. Our nation was
greatest when 1t most clearly recog
nized its responsibilities and most
courageously stood forward sword in
hand to enforce them. It's prestige
abroad. its success at home, cannot be
advanced by evading its responsible
ties or by ignoring the consequences
of its acts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

patriotism man never forgats- Ten
every man who Is going back TO snotner
not come back. This would be only
sane proceeding The fact Is that Amer
can citizenship has grown to be SO I'M
portant that we must select our voters
with greater care.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-05
Shepard & Gluck's Letter

Received Over w E. Campbelrs Private
 Wire)
 New Orleans, April 4.-Although many traders and brokers expected reaction in cotton today under realizing. the mar ket held its own well, advancing into new high ground for the present bull movement, and showing unmistakable strength of its own. There was profit taking by recent buyers, but offerings from this source were readily absorbed. Selling was not heavy, in the way of liquidations. although Texas reported some little rains over night and tomorrow is the last session of a week of strons rises. The growing strength of the sta tistical position, the keen demand for spots and the late start the new crop is getting, combined with the generally un- tors which prevented the market from taking on much of a reaction.
 It is not easy to come to any hard and fast conclusions regarding Texas, but we feel that it is safe to say that we do not believe that drouth of several months duration can be secured by the rains of one night, especially when those rains do not appear to be any too gen era1
 There is a ravenous demand for spots and southern mills are leading in the buying. We hear of sales of large lots in the belt on the basis of 20c for mid ding. The political situation may be- come discounted by further rises, but we do not see how the market can help going to higher levels so long as spot buyers are willing to follow the advance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-05

wise shipments today, totalling l2,oOo. Spot sales increased in the interior and at the ports, indicating D-cent basis was bringing some cotton out.
 An anlysis of the situation shows nearly all of the basic factors are bullsh. On the bear side is the price. How much Of bad weather does IS cents for October cotton discount?
 There is another factor that may be construed bearishly on stocks and cotton in fact, all speculation. The United States will soon be called upon to do some heavy financing for adequate preparation for the war we are entering upon. The New York Annalist gives the New York clear ing house bands decline in excess of re- serves over government requirements for two weeks as s50,000,000. and the total on April 2 as SIS, ,S07 eco, the lowest since De- cember 23. The significance of this Is, if Wall street is long of cotton and stocks and loans are called on stocks, over goes the cotton. The same condition will ap- ply to wheat. The western crowd are now having to finance s2.02 wheat l do of the things that must be taken into the reckoning.
 Furthermore, many of the interior banks have been financing 20-cent cotton since November, and it is quite likely when they see themselves even they will force sales.
 I look for some realizing tomorrow by those who do not care to go over three holidays with too big load.
 Despite all of the above, believe there is yet money to be made on the bull side of cotton ana purchases on breaks will prove profitable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-05
COTTON PRICES RISE 7.
 ON SPOT DEMAND.
Market Firmed Up on Re ports of Weather Condi-
 tiOns in Southwest

New York, April 4.-The feature in the cotton market today was the strength of old crop positions and reports of a more active spot demand in the south May contracts sold up to the Decent level or 46 points above last nights close, and no less than 12S points above the low level of Monday. That delivery closed at 19Ssc with the general list closing steady at a net advance of to 34 points
 The opening was somewhat irregular with May 3 points higher while other months were points lower under realiz- ing and reports of showers in the south west It seemed to be doubted around the ring whether these rains had been suffi- cient to break the drouth however, and the market soon firmed up on covering by near months shorts and a broadening outside demand, inspired by bulish spot advices and the features which had been Active months sold 14 to 23 points net higher on this bulge. Demand then ta- pered off, and there were moderate re- actions under realizing, but the market firmed up ogain on the outlook for rains east of the river with clearing conditions in the southwest. Reports of large spot business in the interior again today, and that further shipments were contem- plated from the local stock seemed to in crease in nervousness of near month shorts. The buying of May and July be- came active and excited with July selling up to 19.59c or g points net higher Later months were held back by continued real alizing, but October sold at 1s53c, mak- ing an advance of 15 points from last nights closing. Realizing then became more active, while the more urgent de- mand for May and July shorts subsided and later fluctuations were irregular, with last prices showing reactions of some Il to 13 points from the best South ern spot firms were credited with buying May to undo hedges against sales of spots, and there was also buying of old against sales of new crop months to undo old switches or in anticipation of in- creased old crop premiums It was re- ported that short staple cotton was sell ing at 20c a pound in the interior of Texas. Local bulls took the reports of an increased demand for spots as indi- eating that spinners had been impressed by the bullish view of international af- fairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-05
Produce Market

New York, April 4.-Butter. steady receipts, S976; creamery, higher than extras. 45@45Kc: extras, 92 score, A @44Kc; firsts, 42@431ac. Cheese, ir- regular; receipts, 4537; state held spe- cials, 27@27hc; state held, average fancy. 261a @27c. Eggs, firm; receipts, 38,390; fresh gathered extras, 3560 351ac; fresh gathered storage packed firsts, 341ac; fresh gathered firsts, 331 E @34c Dressed poultry, firm; chickens 1892 fowls, 1912 @251hc; turkeys, 1S@34c. Live poultry, uncertain; no prices settled.
 Chicago, April 4.-Butter, steady; creamery, 95@43c Eggs, higher; re- ceipts, 1s,919 cases; firsts, S1@31Ac, ordinary frsts, 300 S01Ac; at mark cases included, 2S@31c. Potatoes steady; receipts, 25 cars; Idaho, Col orado, Oregon and Washington, $2.4s O 2.55c: Wisconsin and Michigan, $2.2; O 2.S5. Poultry, alive, unchanged. Kansas City, April 4.-Butter, cream. cry 43c; firsts 40c; seconds. 39c; pack ing, 30hc. Eggs, firsts, 30Kc. Poultry hens, zoe; roosters, 141sc; turkeys 241ac.
 st. Louis, April 4.-Poultry, un changed, except hens. 21c: springs, 26c turkeys. 26c Butter and eggs un- changed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-05
GRAIN AND PRODUCE

Chicago. April 4-Tmpending war with Germany gave irresistible force today to buying movements on the Board of Trade, and swept all grain and provisions upward to what some big dealers referred to as nearly famine basis. Wheat jumped to s202 bushel for May delivery. more than dou- ble the ordinary value in times of peace. The close was wild, at the topmost point reached, s2.O15s to s2.O2 May. and sl.7O14 to s1.701k July, with the market. as a whole, 1lac to 27sc above Mondays finish Corn gained 31sc to S@ac net; oats Ao to l14c and provisions 2 to 65c.
 Excitement over war measures about to be formally decided at Washington was al high pitch when the wheat market opened, and it was scarcely an instant before price records for future deliveries had been smashed Cash wheat, that is wheat for immediate delivery, has re- gently been commanding steep premiums. which have enabled hplders to realize more than g. bushe for contract grades, but today was the first time that above g. has been obtainable for future delivery, Pessimistic crop reports, includ- ing an estimate that the condition of winter wheat was as low as 70.s per cent of normal, added to the fever to buy, but many longs had been waiting for just such an opportunity to unload and others were influenced by talk of a likelihood of government control of prices.
 Although reactions due in part to set backs in the New York stock market temporarily carried wheat backward after the initial bulge, fresh advances took place later, especially in the final hour. A feature of the late dealings was heavy purchasing of May and July by eastern houses. with much attention having si- simultaneously attracted to reports of pos sibe seizure of German ships in Amer can ports and the chances of the dis patch of United States expeditionary force to Europe
 Despite profit taking on large scale. corn advanced with wheat. Breaks were or short duration. oats sympathized with other grain, but were relatively weaker than other cereals owing to competition of Canadian oats. Provisions, like grain. felt the stimulus of war demand Dimin- ishing warehouse stocks and fresh ad- vances in the hog market were additional strengthening factors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-05
Flour and Feedstuff

Michigan patent flour, s11 65; Idaho pat ent flour, s10.S0; Tennessee patent flour,
 $10.S0; medium grade self-risng flour, s10.90; high grade self-risng flour $109O; hard winter wheat flour, $1065; corn meal, S2.96 per 96-pound sack; hen feed, $300 a sack; mixed horse and mule feed, &1650; 7A per cent c. S. meal. $40; Cremo feed meal, s30; prime c. s. hulls, $2S; lintless hulls, s16; gray shorts, $50; wheat bran, $4S; velvent bean meal, s33; wheat bran, 55; corn chops, $2.s0; No. 2 white oats per bushel, S3c; wheat, per 100-ib. sack, s; kaffir corn and milo maize per 100-lb, sack, B; choice fancy pea green alfalfa, per ton, $32; southern alfalfa, per ton, S26; mixed alfalfa and Johnson grass, per ton. $23; choice fancy timothy hay, per ton. s26; No. timothy hay. per ton. S23; light clover mied hay, per ton, $23; No. Johnson grass, per ton, $17.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-05
TRADING IRREGULAR ON STOCK EXCHANGE
Salary Increase by United States Steel Indicates
 Continued Prosperity

New York, April A-An extremely large proportion of today's irregular stock mar
 ' dealing emanated from professional tuurces, that element assuming more aggressive stand on the short side, with consequent depreciation of prices. Wash ington was again the center of absorb ihg interest, but developments there were partly nullified by peace rumors, more unfavorable crop advices and unsatisfac- tory railroad returns.
 Although April interest and dividend disbursements will exceed all previous records, the revenues derivable from that quarter have yet to find investment chan nels. The further salary and wage in- creases granted by the United States Steel corporation confirm the prosperous state or that important industry and will, it is expected, be followed by similar action in other branches of manufacture.
 Europe's encouragement at the stand taken by the Washington government was indicated by buoyant London market and general advance here of remittances to virtually all the countries of the en- tente allies. Francs were especially strong and fires and rubles improved over yesterdays advances.
 United States Steels course was typi- cal of the general market, shippings and a few specialtes excepted. Steel rose and fell on an enormous turnover between 116ss and 1141a, closing at 115, net loss of 1s points.
 Bethlehem Steel and kindred munitions equipments recovered gross declines of 2 to points, with an average of 11k for coppers and allied metals. Oils were heavy with fertilizers, Industrial Alcohol Wilson Packing and Ohio Gas. Motors were the weakest features, losing to points with accessories.
 Shippings, especially mercantile ma- rines, were the sustaining features of the session. the preferred riding points to SS1z, with 3 for the common at 33A. Rails were irregular on comparatively small transactions. Total sales amounted to 70,00O shares.
 Dealings in bonds were diversified, but confusing, internationls moving con- trarily, with a lower trend for most do- mestic issues, including rails. Total sales, par value, aggregated $S,545,000.
 United States bonds were unchanged on call, with few actual sales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-05
New Orleans Futures
Port Cotton Market

New Orleans: Middling, 19.25c; receipts, 264S; sales, 49S5; stock. 372, e95.
 Galveston: Middling, 1950c; receipts, 3411; sales ell; stock, 276,714
 Mobile: Middling, 19.5Oc; receipts 367 stock, 7122.
 Savannah; Middlng, 9Oc; receipts, 1O11; sales, 670S; stock, 141,71.
 Charleston Mddling, 20c; receipts 2S1 :; stock, 35,097.
 Wilmington: Receipts, S2; stock 54353.
 Norfolk: Middling, 19.69c; receipts, 952; sales, 25SS; stock, 108,76O
 Baltimore: Stock. 1S,649 Boston: Middling, 19.90c; receipts. 33l :; stock, H. 200,
 Philadelphia: Middling. 20.40c; receipts, 75; stock, 3575. New York: Middling, 20.15c; stock, 115, 1s4. Minor ports: Stock, 39, 1O6.
 Total today: Receipts 915S; stock, 1,1s4,- 1s6 Total for week: Receipts, 53346; exports, 69, 400. Total for season: Receipts, 6.27e, ITS; ex- ports, 4,377,127.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-05
MORRIS AVENUE

Eggs are going up again, reaching S5 cents per dozen yesterday. The consum- ing public has been buying extra heavy in eggs thus making them scarce Cotton is slowly climbing to the 2oc mark, good middling going to 191sc yester- day.
 Green stuff is coming in large ship ments, but prices are still high Quotations were as follows.
 Poultry and Eggs Hens-20c.
 Hens-Dressed 21c. Fryers-40c.
 Guineas-35c.
 Roosters-121ac.
 Extra Graded EggsA35c. Fresh Country Eggs-35c. Turkeys-Live, 27Q2Sc; dressed 32c. Geese-13c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-05
AYerY'S Letter

The cotton market advanced yesterday on the theory that our entrance into the war would hasten peace. New crop months seemed to be under pressure and did not show the strength of yesterday This was because of all night rains in Texas. Rain was reported at 32 stations The eastern belt, however also had rains, but it was evident the rings thought the relief from the drouth in the western belt more than offset the rains in the eastern sections. The near positions showed a net advance for the day, but the market acted as If someone was liquidating under cover. In view of the coming holi- days the market held very well, consider ing the rapid advance.
 Exports were confined entirely to coast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-05
LiyerpoOl Cotton

Liverpool, April 4-Cotton, spot dull 1; prices steady; good midding, 1292d; mid ding, 12.S2d; low middlng. 12.64d; sales, 40O0, including 2900 American and 800 for speculation and export. Receipts, 1000; no American; futures closed quiet and steady. Closing: April, 12.26d: April and May, 1221d; May and June, 12.15d; June and July, 12.07d; July and August, I'd; August and September, 11S2d; September and October, 11.5sd; October and Novem- Der, 11.49d; November and December, Il 42d; December and January, 1.39d January and February, 11.37d; February and March, 11.36d; March and April, Il .35d; April and May IL 35d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-05
Largest Power Dam in the Country

From the EOpular science Monthly.
 What is to be the largest power dam in the country is now under construction in Nevada county California. Stretching across a narrow gorge called Eimigrant gap this dam will block up sufficient water to create an artificial lake nearly 3O miles in area. What was once a miniature lazy stream will thus be con- verted into a mighty lake.