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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
PLANS ARE COMPLETED
FOR TOMORROW'S GAME
Home Defense League and Police
Teams Are Expected to Put Up
Fine Contest.

All is ready for the base ball game
to be played tomorrow between teams
representing the Home Defense
the benefit of the fund for widows and
orphans of police. The affair. regarded
by its supporters as the most impor-
tant" event in the Labor day celebration
here. is to be held at the American
League base ball park at o'clock.
Judging from the sale of tickets re-
ported thus far by civilian captains in
charge of the Home Defense League
units of the several precincts. a large
crowd will be present
Under the direction of E. J. Murphy.
chairman of the grounds committee,
arrangements have been made for
flags and colors of the allied nations.
More flags will be displayed when a
parade is held preceding the game.
Members of the Home Defense League
and the players of both teams are to
take part in this. They will be led
to furnish a musical program during
the game.
Umpires Are Selected.
Umpires for the contest are to be
BILLY" Belts and James e. (Shorty)
Hughes.
A number of persons prominent nation.
ally as well as locally are expected to
attend the game A large number of the
members of the Washington Board OF
Trade, the Washington Chamber of Com
merce, the Retail Merchants Association
and of various other civic and commercial
organizations throughout the District are
expected to be present. Circular letters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
Swiss Riot Over Living Costs.

BERNIE, Switzerland. August 81. -
Seventy persons. including ten foreign
ers. were arrested during demonstrations
here yesterday in protest against the
high cost of living. There were several
collisions between the manifestants and
the police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
To Present Wilson Note to King

UDINE, Italy. August 31-Peter A.
Jay. the American charge dafraires, ar
rived here today and will be received by
the King Of Italy. He will present to
BERN, Switzerland, August 81. -
reply to the Pope
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02

habited residence in the world is a
mansion in Germany that was built
in 700
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
WEATHER..

District of Columbia, Maryland and
Virginia, generally fair today and to-
morrow; light southerly winds.
West Virginia. showers today; Mon
day partly cloudy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02

Somehow the people who do as they
please seem to get along just about
as well as those who are always trY-
- ~ 11enee ctherA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
Yesterdays Temperature.

Midnight. 70: 2 am. 72: am, 70;
am, ~; am, "a; 10 am, IS;
IL noon. 70: pm, 81; pm, So: s
pm, so; pm, II; 10 pm, "A. High
est, 81; lowest, u.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
Relative Humidity.

fall Is pm. to p.m.), 0o4. Hours of
sunshine. Sd Per cent of possible sun
shine, Al.
Temperature same date last year
Highest, 80; lowest, IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
CAPITAL WILL TAKE
DAY Off TOMORROW
Cares of War; to Be Laid Aside
to Help Labor
Celebrate.
BALL GAME BIG FEATURE

Labor day in Washington this year
will be characterized by brief but
thorough cessation from the unparal-
leled activity that has marked the Ma
tional Capital since this country en-
tered the war, and everybody from
President Wilson down to the humblest
private citizen will have breathing
spell before again taking up the gi-
gantic task OF sending the new Ma
tional Army to Europe and keeping 1t
there.
The biggest thing on the local pro-
gram VIII be the base ball game be-
tween Police Department and Home
Defense League teams for the beneft
of the police relief fund. and indica-
tions are that the American League
Park will have capacity crowd.
Most of the city's summer parks and
nearby pleasure resorts will entertain
their final crowds of the year, and
after the last weary reveler goes home
tomorrow night 1t will be time to take
the old winter suit out Of the moth
balls have the wrinkles ironed out of
the old felt hat and dig up the high
shoes once more to have tenn half
soled. Labor day this year. as usual,
will mark the beginning of the ebb
tide for palm beach suits and oxford
shoes. and the forehanded persons Will
begin TO plan for Christmas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
Up-River Waters.

Special Dispatch to The Star
HARPERS FERRY, w. va. septem-
Der 1.-Potomac river clear and Shen-
andoah muddy this afternoon
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
President Goes Down River.

The President and Mrs, Wilson have
no Labor day program this year. but
probably will spend most OF the Day
in the vicinity of Hampton roads, hav-
ing left late yesterday on the May
flower for their usual week end cruise.
The White House will be unusually
quiet, for Secretary Joseph Tumulty
and Thomas ]. Brahaney. his assistant,
are both out of the city on brief va
cations.
President Samuel Gompers of the
American Federation of Labor Will
make his annual Labor day address be-
fore a large meeting in Minneapolis,
Mimi, where he has gone to attend a
convention that opens Tuesday. Frank
Morrison, secretary OF the federation,
left Washington late yesterday for In
other large celebration tomorrow. No
local meetings have been planned by
labor organizations, and the members
of the various unions represented in
this city will spend the day according
to their personal inclinations.
Mount Rainier to Celebrate.
or near Washington will be at Mount
Rainier. where Labor day will mark
the beginning of a two-week carnival
that will conclude Saturday night, Sep
TENDER Is A parade by the volunteer
fire department tomorrow. followed by
speechmaking. will open the festivities.
Mayor Percy Boswell, who also is
chairman of the committee on arrange
ments, will preside. and will present
the keys of the city to King Momus"
and his royal consort. Committee chair
men in charge of the carnival include
C. c. Almond. refreshments; Frank NJ.
Proctor. dancing: William F. Lewis.
stand privileges; Warren W. James. il
Nominations: n. B. Matchett and Julius
Reiners, publicity.
Several of the local theaters will give
extra matinees tomorrow afternoon
and many of the motion picture houses
will put on extra feature films. The
dancing pavilions at the pleasure re-
sorts in the vicinity of Washington are
sure to be crowded to capacity, and the
street car crews will be the hardest
worked body of men in the city.
Incidentally. this probably will be
the last Labor day in the history of the
city on which the thirsty celebrant
can bury his sunburned nose in the
cooling foam of a beer mug. or fight
the heat more or less successfully with
highballs and gin hzzes. For when
Labor day. 1918, rolls around the city
will have been ten months dry. The
National Army then may be in the
trenches in Europe. food control will
be fact, and maybe the dove of peace
will be able to approach terra firma
without having IFS tail feathers shot
away.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-22
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET
Features Of the Days Dealings In All
the Leading Stocks

New York March 21.-Regardless of
many intervals of uncertainty and
dullness due chiefly to profit taking on
an increasing scale todays market
added appreciably to the higher price
levels of the early week, but closed
with an unsettled tone.
The action of the President in set
ting forward the time for an extra
session OF Congress to take action on
the critical international situation was
hailed with general satisfaction even
though it prompted some timorous
liquidation and considerable short SELL
ing.>
Bullish sentiment was visibly en-.
couraged at the outset by reason of
the exhibit Of the United States Steel
Corporation in its annual report.
Steel was again the market leader.
rising point to 11S on dealings ag-
gregating almost 25 per cent. of the
total turnover Of 1925, 900 shares.
Steel yielded with the general list in
the final hour. when selling orders
seemed beyond the markets powers of
absorption. Steel closed at 116 is. a
net loss of rs of point and reactions
of varying degrees were shown by 9TH
- ''"NSpA AoASs SiuAPlIiCHtS anu
tions from their extreme gains of Q to
almost points.
The reversal towards the end gath
cred additional force from renewal
OF bearish operations which concen-
trated against rails. shippings and
some of the more speculative shares.
Numerous substantial advances were
superseded by net losses of / to 2
points. final quotations in some note
worthy instances being at the days
lowest levels.
Weekly reviews Of trade authorities
bespoke q further quieting in the
steel and iron industry. new contracts
including several government awards
designed to meet impending emergen-
cies.
Exchange rates on the countries of
the Entente Allies registered no ma
terial alteration. except for slight
hardening of rubles in which a large
speculative interest is said to have de-
veloped.
The bond market failed to keep pace
with the early inquiry for stocks
showing irregularity throughout on
nominal dealings. Total sales (par
value) aggregated $2,s25.oOo. United
States bonds were unchanged on call.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-22
FORM SACRAMENTO
BAREFOOT LEAGUE

Harklng back to tho davs when man
roamed carelcssly across green mas
lures unshacklcd ~by costly footwear.
When cool, solid comfort met the na :
ked loot at every STEP and when corns
ana bunionS were unhcard Of. four
prominent Sacramentans have formed
what IS to be known as the Sacra :
monto Barefoot league, saws a corrc :
spondcnt.
There arc four charter members of
me ieaguc, all residents of Yardlev
avenue, and they are Dr. Robert e.
smith James Mccullough, L. o. Lum-
ry and Steven Downey.
The league was organized in mite
an unlntentional way. Which of the
TOUR was the originator is unknown.
But IT is intimated that Doctor Smith.
Tor several years advocate of the Coat
less Summer league for men. had
something to do with II.
At any rate. the league has had Gov
eral meetings. The requirements NJ
the league are these: No member must
De 100 modest to display his bare feet
He must be without pedal COVERING
III attending meetings. He must be
"iiahg TO. and enjoy, walking on. his
iawn before the assembled multitude
including his wife. unshod.
he must be willing to step into his
neighbors house in his bare feet and
walk across his neighbor's hardwood
noors as nochalaItly as though he
were Pithecanthropus in the jungles
several meetings of the league have
peen held at the homes of the yarious
charter members of Yardley avenue
me meetings are preceded by a cool
walk upon the lawn Of the host. A.
the evening becomes cool and NEW
bers retire to the hosts drawing room,
and are entertained with phonovra nh
selections. 'ph
Despite serious objections tn n.
league on the part of the better h.,v.s
In some of the homes. the organiza to-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-22
Ro.ton Produce Market

Boston. Marcn Ai'
RrEr-choice whole cattle 15kalA
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-22

ukulelc he retires late, having went
on it in secret. He carries it about
in a pouch. as the kangaroo does its
offspring. There is only one instru-
ment more simple. and that is the
Wimpt composed of a single string
stretched across an oyster shell, which
is pluckcd with dill pickle.
And as the second hand man moves
out the family piano and trips in
nightly with a new, shining ukuleIe.
like Tarisio of old, he notes down the
name and address. and, going to a
phone. says TO his doctor friend. "Tll
nave another nut for you soon.'"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-22
NORRIDCEWOCK

Three candidates took the third de-
gree In Quinnebasset Lodge I. o. O. F.
Monday evening and the first degree
was conferred upon one. There will be
work In the second degree next Mon
day evening and one week from then
the third degree will be conferred upon
three, and supper will be served In the
dining hall
Phillip Carr has Just added an cleo
trio edge ironer to the equipment OF his
laundry which he will use for ironing
collars, during the past week he has al
so had set an eight horse power steam
boiler to furnish hot water for the
washing machines and is now prepared
to do nearly every class OF work In his
line.
The farmers are signing on for their
corn acreage for both the Jewett ana
the Burnham & Morrill, shops. With
the continued cold weather during the
winter months a good corn season IS
predicted William Wheeler, who has
charge of the New Portland shop
owned by G.. S. & F. E. Jewett Of this
place, has been in that section looking
after their interests for some time.
Frank J.. Ames has moved into his
house on Main street after giving 1t
thorough repairing from the damage
caused by fire last year.
Lewis Whitney and Mr.. and Mrs,
James Hilton will leave Thursday
morning for Oklahoma City and will
visit various places in Arkansas for
few weeks. Mr.. Whitney hopes that the
climate in that section will benefit his
health.
Mr.. Wheeler has moved his restaur-
ant into the Hale block in the store
formerly occupied by Mr.. Sawyer.
The members Of Cedar Chapter q. F..
s. observed st Patrick'S Day at their
lodge rooms on Friday evening by m
Irish party in costume in which irish
songs and dances made up the program
and the room was very beautifully dec
GRATED in the Irish national color
Supper was served.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-22

and so widespread has become the
Hawaiian malady that man called
the Fifty-fiah and Pine streets sta
ton house last night and asked Capt
Tempest: In the name Of Heaven
declare an open season for the ukulcle
| fend'
! "Since the lackadaiscal melodies
were brought here from the Hawaiian
Islands tho theaters have been throng-
cd with people who have watched
with reprcssed emotions the gyrations
of dusky Hawaiian maids. dressed in
thatched harim skirts, with serpen-
tine bodies and quivorinG hands, go
| ing through tho primitive dances
doped out in a New York studio. And
with them the native Hawaiian,
dressed in Palm Beach clothing, with
a yellow papier mache lea or neck
lace, who slanted soulful eyes to the
gallery, brought forth lachrSmosc and
dolcful tunes on the helpless ukc.
and the ukulele, being small and
cute and apparently easy to play. is
the present American fad Cup to the
time Of going to press). Made Of a
pleasant quality of cigar lockwood. the
instruments retail from $3.50 to $25.
Having four strings and quasi-ro-
mantle appearance, it has been adopt
ed by the youth of the nation as a
fit companion for swagger sticks and
frat pins. The uke is being made in
vast quantities by carpenters, box fac
tories and contractors, and the ukulele
forests Of the Northwest are becom-
ing rapidly depleted. Modesty for
bids us to reveal the soul of the little
uke to an unsympathetic public
1.-The glory of Amati, Stradivarius,
Bergonzi. has been eclipsed. The
to the status of the Babylonian tim
brel Poor old Jacobus Srainer, the
Tyrolean luther. who was chained to
his bench, might have been the uku-
lele king and Paganini could have out
mewed all the cats in Genoa had he
found a ukulele in his Christmas
stocking. Orpheus, who lost his be-
loved Eurydice in the ascent from
Plutos sub basement, would have
softened the old Letch's heart with
the plaintive whine of the uke. Yes
that Caprice Viennois of Kreisler's is
fine. but, says Marie, have you heard
the latest wicky-wacky WOO?
And the ukulele flend. He fa,n
would dress in white trousers ana
squat at the feet of his beloved wi,h
loose sport shirt, open at the reo,
% ano a yellow necklace. he performs.
ne 'nroat must be bare, SO that he
may sing the sorrowful strain like
.nat OF the wangdoodle mourning its
hae rises early to tweak his
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-22
WHAT BUTTER COST
IN THE YEAR OF 1893

Little c. Farmer. author OF "A-B-C
of Home Saving" says that not long
ago she had the opportunity Of looking
over a household account book of 1898.
1T is interesting" she says. ito note
the changes in prices. Butter was 10
and Is cents per pound! Eggs. three
bushel.
1T was the expense book Of fam
lily of a mid-Western town. and could
not but contrast the prices with those
of the present day. But then women
had less money to spend in 1893 than
they have this year"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-22
LITCHFIELD

Saturday, March II, Litchfield
Grange observed its 42d anniversary
A good number of grangers and in
rited guests being present. Visitors
also came from Oranges in Gardiner,
West Gardiner, Monmouth and Chel-
sea. +. II. Libby. secretary of the
Maine State Grange, gave a fine ad-
dress concerning the far reaching
work of the Grange as an institution.
1t was of especial interest to the new
ly elected members and non -Grangers
present He was followed by A l..
Deerng. kennebec County Farm
demonstrator, upon the possible CO.
operative work between the Grange
and his department. At the close of
his talk a number expressed them
selves as favorable to better coopera-
ton along these lines. Brief speeches
were then made by the past masters
present and the new worthy master,
c. b. Washburn. At the morning
session five candidates were instruct
ed in the first and second degrees, two
unaffiliated members accepted into
membership and three new names
presented for action. Next Saturday,
March "a. at p. M. the public is
cordially invited to attend a lecture by
DR.. g. NJ. Twitchell upon 1.-The Future
of Agriculture in Maine." The lee
ture will be at the Grange hall and it
Is hoped the people will respond
heartily to give DR.. Twitchell a good
hearing.
Despite the severe wind and cold of
Monday afternoon a fair number gath
cred at the Grange hall to hear State
Dairy Instructor F. s Adams exnIaip
the object of the N. E. NJ P. A. A
local association was formed of nine
members and another meeting will be
held soon that others may hear more
about the movement and Join. N. c.
True was elected president, w. T.
Woodbury., vice president and Mr..
Skillin, secretary and treasurer of the
local branch.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-22
ASSESSORS NOTICE

me inhabitants OF the City Of Augusta.
. ana others having taxable property
within said city, are hereby notified and
]elucsteu ] 10 prins In to the undersigned
assessors OF said city true and perfect
hsts OF their polls and all their estate.
reai ana personal including money on
hand and all money loaned on property,
nEpothecated upon mortgages bonds.
nu'.S' notes due bills and memorandum
vi III any manner so invested that inter.
est or other consideration shall be paid or
become due thereon. debts due more than
owing and all property held In trust as
guardian, Executor or otherwise which
they arc possessed Of on the first day Of
April. 1917. and to he prepared TO sub
etantlate the same by oath
All persons owning Real Estate whose
property was assessed in the wrong name
or oN wrong description in the in.
Neh,ory or 1916. or who have purchased or
sold Real Estate within the mast wear.
VIII call at the assessors ofice during
the time specified below and have proper
corrections and transfers made for 1916
Ano Tor the purpose Of receiving said
lists and making transfers OF Real Es.
tate. the undersigned will bc in se.sion
IN khe City Hall the first dav Of April
from to II A. NJ. and from to { T. ",
ana each Thursday during the north Of
1,a, npr.l, lsi', from to +. NJ. ard JW
perSoi'dl examination or conversation
about the valuation thereof bv the A.
SCISSORS VIII not be considered as waiver
TOT neglect of any person bringing IN
rue M ana perfect lists as required by lay
nose persons who neglect to comply
F Mltn ms notice will be parred BY law
from appealing from the decision OF the
Assessors on their Application for sbate-
ment for any errors in property taxed 70
them; and will be further liable to On
additional valuation of 25 per cent for
neglect or evasion in a true statement OF
ownership of taxable property
BLANKS for returns NAV be had ~ u
on application or by calling at the once
OF the City Treasurer.
w. II. AYERS,
AIME CASAVANT.
EDISON L. WORTHING.
mch22d6t -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-22
SPRING BRA\-tolI 435O

SPRING BRAN-i2G4350
BUTTER-Northern 4oa 4o!; western 81!
Q4O.
CIIEESE-New York twins 21@271
.CORN-No. yellow 1870.
EGGS-Choice hennery and nearby 32M
SO: western 2S!n3l
FLOUR-Sprng patents 9750l05o
HAY-No. l grade 2050d2l
LAMBS-Spring 19lMO
MINED FEED-42u44.
OATS-No. . clipped white rs.
PORk-Medium backs 4l25
POTATOES--525M53 53J per two-hu. bags.
SUGAR-(;ranulated, % Dbl. lots. 10.
NEAI,-l0dl6.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-22
UBIQUITOUS UKULELE is
MAKING PHILA PEEVISH

Staid and placid Philadelphia Is
getting "peeved" at the obiquitous
ukulele, judging by the following in
the Public Ledger:
"Oh, Aloha oh, look what you've
gone and done! America Is ukulele
mad. everybody is either buying. play
ing or learning to twiddie the uke.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-22
Chicago Cattle Market

Chicago. March q.
HoGs-Receipts $4,000; weak at SC
above yesterdays average; bulk 1900
1915; light l430d1510 mixed 146061520:
heavy 1460d1525; rough 146od1525; rough
146od1475; pigs 106OG140o.
CATTLE-Receipts 1S.oo0: unsettled: ma
tive beef cattle 925G12s5; stockers and
feeders 6oodaso: cows and heifers 575G
1886: calves 1o50d150O.
SHEEP-Receipts 1900: weak: wethers
ewes 9Opd1225; lambs 1275n1525.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-22
N.w York Sugar Market

New York. March Il
srrcAR-Raw strong; centrifugal oSs'
moiasses 452; refined steady; hne grahu-
lated 7OO@750. hu+ soon
Sugar futures opened easier sa nn. soU.. Ge.
raiiied on covering and renewed ae,
mand Taa,ued from fro trade interests. At moo noon
1,,ina priees were unchanged to three points 9nnS
lower. Closed one point lower ~ D.oe,, :
higher. July 4ss, September 49, peee"'
her AS, Sales 1850 tons.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-22
Chicago Produce Market

Chicago. March q.
Peace rumors dominated the wheat
market today and more than counter
balanced bullish effects OF the call for
Congress to assemble. Prices closed ner-
vous ! to SIS net lower with May at
1& rs to 1A II and July at 155 "a to
155 rs. Other commodities too. all show
ed a setba ck--corn TO l 3-S, oats 3-S to
ga and provisions 10 to Il.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-22
New York Money Market

New York, March q.
Mercantile paper 4q4S
Sterling 6-day bills Al.
Commercial 60-day bills on banks Al.
Commercial 6o-day bills 4.7o2, demand
k1b. cables 4.76 7-16
Francs, demand 5Sil. cables 5.S3s.
Marks. demand So, cables 6S1 .'a
Kronen. demand II. 80. cables 11.20.
0ullders, demand 70 sic, cables 40a.
IAres. demand 7So, cables 7.79.
Rubles. demand 2S.55. cables 2S.6o.
,1er silver IA. ,.
Mexican dollars 55S.
Government bonds steady
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-22
New York Produce Market

FLOUR-Unsettled. ~.
WHEAT-Spot easy: No. 2 hard 213; No.
1 northern Duluth 224: No. l northern
Manitoba 223 s-4 fob New York: ., 80
CoRN-spot easy: No. yellow lA CIR
New York.
OATS-Spot steady.
PORK-Firm.
I.ARD-Easy; middle west 2o15doo3.
BI7TTER-Weak; receipts 1910 PACK :
ages; creamery higher sla. than eSrra ara az l..
EGGsNFirm; receipts 1o.5os cases: es: f1,h fresh
eathered fine ss@3O; extra firsts %; first firsts
s 1-aaa seconds and lower grades s.eTn hen hen,
state and Penn. and nearoy 81. nearhv
aetS aatSSered % brown and mixed colors 2ssaSo, 80
3 PoTAToEs-steady; Virginia late late crop T,s,.
bbl. or bag 7ooa75o; southern sweets per
bbl. 4C0G500.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-22

Railroad bonds irregular.
Time LOANS steady; 60 and 80 days 3aW
80, six months 1904.
Call money steady; high "a. low 2, rul
ing rate q. last loan q, closing bid 2.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-22

mas grown and is now reaching out for
congenial spirits.
Keep cool and comfortable and cure
your corns," Is the slogan Of the
| league.