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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-30

worshipful Master Walter S. Nick
lin, of Andrew jackson Lodge, No.
100, A. F. & A. NJ. announces the mas
ter Mason's degree will be conferred
Thursday evening. District Deputy
Grand Master j.. johnson Green, will
be present. There will be special
music.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-30
NEWS AT ANAcoSTIA
Tent No. 2, Knights Of Maeezbsss.
Give Degree Work.

Anacostia Tent. No. z, knights of
the Maccabees. pet last night In Ma
sonic Hall. when degree work was
given. Interesting reports covering
the work of the committees and Of
ficers were presented.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-30

The Fat mems team in the Anacos-
tia Bowling League, won its first
game of the season last night, play
ing against the Seventeenth Street
team. This league viii continue its
schedule for several more weeks. and
printed schedules will be available
shortly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-30

The Seat Pleasant Fire Departments
yesterday installed two new "A
France chemical tanks. The depart
ment will give a dance in Seat Pleas-
ant hall on February IA, the proceeds
to be used toward paying Tor the
tanks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-30

The Chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
phone Company has moved. its BUSH
ness Office to its new building. at los
North Alfred street,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-30

Members Of the Garden Memorial
Presbyterian Church will go IN =
body to hear Gypsy Smith. jr., Thurs
evening, when seats will be reserved
for them
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-30

The IRE committee of the city
council LAST night elected William
Wood, jr., to succeed E. J. McDer-
mott as relief man in the DEPART
ment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-30

The psrent-teachers' association
will hold q meeting in the Lee
school building this evening at 8
o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-30
INDIANA

George h. Denton. Evans
VILE. Congress Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. F. Ball,
Terre Haute, Ebbitt.
ID. w. Cunace, Mechanics
Vile, EbbiIt.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. a. Conrey,
Shelbyville, Ebhitt.
4. Il. Wiley. IndianRpoli.
Raleigh.
Fred ". Nichols. Indianapo.
lis, Harris.
Mrs. Clara z. Nichols, In
dianaDolik. RksEE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-30


Capt. ID. Jacques, Detroit,
Congress Hall.
+. A. Westrope and wife
Rogers City. Driscoll.
Walter G. Piper, Detroit,
New Willard.
c. =. KAger. Flint, New VII.
lard.
C. N. Humphrey, Saginaw,
New Willard.
Mrs. II. l.. Merserean, De-
troit. Raleigh.
Earle W. Beckman and
wife. Grand Rapids. Ra-
leigh.
W. Z. williams. Detroit.
Raleigh.
Frank Z. Hamburger and
wife. Detroit. Gordon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walkin, Kala-
mazoo, Bancroft.
Charles Moore, Detroit, Rich
mond.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Couzens,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-30

Mrs. Eliza Greenough died at her
home, 2OS wilkes street, yesterday.
She had resided here twenty years.
and was q native Of Syracuse, N. Z.
The funeral will be held at o'clock
this afternoon from the late resi-
dence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-30
ENGLAND.

c. W. Lanen. Atlanta. Will
lard.
F. W. Fox, Savannah, Ra-
leigh
p. Webster, Atlanta, Ra-
leigh
n. B. Weight, Savannah, Ra-
leigh.
D. Black, Atlanta, CONT
mental.
Charles T. Phillips, Atlanta,
Continental.
F. G. Whiddon, Macon, Ma
tional.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-30

The funeral Of John Leadbeater.
whose death occurred yesterday, VIII
be held tomorrow at IL o'clock from
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church.
The Rev. william ]. Morton will off,
ciate. Interment will be in Ivy Hill
Cemetery.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-01-19
When She Goes Bicycling

Clothes exactly suited to their use
are sure to possess distinction, be-
cause this is one of the elements Of
good style. Now that everybody goes
bicycIing. costumers have bent their
fertile minds upon toys for the wheel,
and have turned out such altogether
fetching creations that the sportswom-
an dotes upon them. 1t is enough to
tempt one to live out Of doors all the
time. when comfort and beauty are
combined as they are in sports clothes.
From top to toe the lady who smiles
AZ life. in the accompanying picture,
Il dressed as she should be. Her suit
comprises three pieces, knickerbock-
ers coat. and skirt. she wears golf
stockings and low-heeled, broad-toed
caIfsl5in shoes. Her hat is close fit
tno ! smart shape with brlm enough
u shade the eyes. It is Of a light-col-
orod velour. trimmed with scarf of
soft silk.
While on the subject Of sports hats
. .aw rainproof fabric which is dou-
n,a faced merits mention. L looks
slSe q thin leather on one side and q
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-01-19

satin on the other. 1t is used In hats
intended for motoring, or any other
sport. Then there are hats crocheted
Of a patented braid. They are beauti-
full and comfortable, clinging to the
head like glove to the hand.
The wheel suit shown in the picture
is made of serge in shepherds check,
and depends upon bone buttons for it's
decoration, The coat is made with a
set-in bit Of the material, and is pro-
vided with patch pockets. The wide
sailor collar is faced with satin. Plain
coatsleeyes are finished with deem
cuffs with a pointed turned-back flap
at the top fastened down with but
ton. The Knockers are Just plain
knickers, with nothing to distinguish
them from any others. The skirt is
perfectly plain, fits smoothly about the
hips, and is just full enough to allow
a comfortable stride. When the fair
bicyclist abandons her wheel to walk,
take tea, or otherwise disport herself,
she may fasten it at the front. for II
is furnished with buttons and button.
holes for that purpOs
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-01-19

This dress looks too simple to need
description, and it is simple, but less
so than glance conveys. 1t has a
fitted lining under the waist, which
supports the skirt and holds the waist
in position.
A plated and shirred panel is let
into the plain, straight-hanging skirt
at each side.
The bodice is gathered into belt
and fastens along the shoulder and I'M
der arms with snap fasteners. The
sleeves are large and gathered at the
wrists into a narrow band The easy
turnover collar, faced with white, is
of exactly the right character for
frock of this design.
Embroidery in rich colors brightens
the bodice, girdle, and sleeves, and a
little band of it appears on the panels
in the skirt.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-01-19
Made for Youthful Wearers

The style-wise manil1in is busy pa
rading the newest thing in one-piece
gowns before the practiced eyes of
buyers of ready-made dresses. First,
he wonders how she gets into them !;
next, he wonders why she ever wears
anything different, and finally he buys.
Shortly you will be doing likewise, for
the one-piece frock has made a hit
with matron and maid.
The model shown here is designed
for a miss who has arrived at the dig
nifty Of sixteen years, at least, or
progressed somewhat beyond 1t may
be successfully made Of any of the
lightweight wooden fabrics, as serge,
gaberdine, broadcloth, and other
weaves. 1t is very effective made in
small black-and-white shepherds
check, and trimmed with black braid
instead of embroidery.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-01-19

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
Work by the United States depart
ment Of agriculture, the states, the
counties, and private agencies is stead
lily increasing the area in the southern
states which is free from the cattle
fever tick. To this free area 27,172
square miles was added December IL
by the raising of the quarantine on
account Of the ticf by order Of the
secretary Ct agriculture.
AS a result of The new order the
total area of released territory has
reached 3O9,1S6 square miles. The
area originally Quarantined in 1905
was 72S,543 square miles.
The most notable gain In tick-free
territory was made under the present
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-01-19

scattered throughout the state. Missis-
sippl comes second with II counties,
amounting to 5814 square miles re-
leased; and Texas is third, with five
complete counties and parts of two
other counties released, amounting TO
5,424 square miles.
The territory released from quaran-
tine on December II in the five states
is as follows:
Alabama-The entire counties Of
Bullock, Colbert, Crenshaw, Gilmore,
Jefferson, Lee, Macon, Morgan, Pick
ems, Pike, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, and
Walker; and the remainder of the
quarantined area in Henry, Jackson,
and Sumter counties. This frees these
entire counties from federal quaran-
tine restrictions. The total area re-
leased by this order in this state is
1896 square miles.
Arkansas-The entire counties Of
Franklin, Johnson, Logan, and Scar
cy: and the remainder Of the quaran-
tined area in Sharp county. In addi-
ton part of Independence and Sebas'
tlan counties will be freed from quar-
antine, 324 square miles being re-
leased in the former and $50 in the
latter county. The total area released
is 1884 square miles.
Georgia-The entire counties OF
Lincoln, Oglethorpe, and Washing
ton; and the remainder of the quaran-
tined area Of Lumpkin county. The
total area released amounts to 1854
square miles.
Mississippi-The entire counties OF
Amite, Carroll, Forrest, Lee, Neshoba,
Pike, Sunflower Tallahatchie Tippah,
Union, and Walthall, total area OF
5,S14 square miles,
Texas-The entire counties Of Ar
cher, Baylor, Clay, Nolan, and Wich-
ita; and part of Shackelford and
counties The total
area released in this state is 5,S24
miles,
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-01-19

also were disclosed by the survey.
Thus middling cotton of / 1-16-inch
staple in a certain market brought IL
cents q pound, while middling of Us
inch staple at the same place and on
the same day brought only 1905
cents. The latter cotton should have
brought one-half cent more than that
Of the shorter staple bale. Therefore,
if the / 1-16-inch bale brought its true
value, the other bale sold for at least
$3.50 below its real value. While
all variations observed were not as
great as this, wide differences were
found in numerous instances In every
state where Investigations were COD
Quoted.
Geographical Price Variations.
Inconsistencies in the valuation Of
tinged and stained Gotten also were
observed, the differences made in
some cases between two bales Of cot
ton of the same grade on the same
market being greater than the amount
paid for the cheaper bale.
The survey showed that for the
same grades the prices paid were on
the whole considerably greater In the
eastern cotton states than in those
west of the Mississippi. These diff
ferences, according to the specialists,
were much greater than differences in
freight rates to mills alone would ac-
count for. The other factors in favor
of the East are believed to have been
the direct purchase by mill buyers,
the existence of good storage facili-
ties, the availability of relatively
cheap money, and the more general
of grading among farmers
due to longer establishment Of cotton
growing in the section.
The Investigators found that the
producer received an appreciable adj
in prices when he was able to
make ''round lott sales Of ten or more
bales of cotton at time. 1t is sug-
gested that still greater advantages
can be secured by selling where pos
,ibIe in lots Of bales of the same
grade.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-01-19
RESTING IS CALLED FALLACY
Experiments Prove That Il Is More
Profitable to Keep Soil Busy
Growing Some Crop.

Those who practice resting the land
instead of planting it to some legume
should ponder well the result Of an
experiment at the Alabama experiment
station.
On a plot where velvet beans were
grown the year before the yield Of
sorghum hay was 1904 pounds, while
on similar land where no crop at all
was grown the year before the yield
Of sorghum hay was only 1892 pounds.
Oats yielded 1873 bushels per acre aft
er velvet beans and only "a bushels
after crab grass and weeds.
Idle or resting" acres are unproflt-
able; the land should be kept busy
growing profitable or soil imprv-
ing crop.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-01-19
LOSSES HIT FARMERS
Cotton Growers Suffer by Inac-
Curate Grading of Staple.
Field Survey of Marketing In Repre-
sentative Towns in Nine Principal
Producing States of South
o. and Southwest.

(From the United States Department of
Agriculture)
That losses to cotton growers in the
United States probably reached seven
and a half million dollars in 1913-14
because grades were not properly
taken into account In the primary
sales, and that In spite of tendency
toward improved conditions since the
PRONUNCIATION of the official cotton
standards Of the United States the
losses due to inaccurate grading are
still great, are statements of special
lists of the Office Of markets and rural
organization Of the U. S. department
Of agriculture, In Department Bulle-
tin 457, recently published. The bulle-
tin is based on field survey of cot
ton marketing in representative towns
in the nine principal cotton-producing
states of the South and Southwest, in
all of which general failure ade-
quate and consistently to recognize
grade differences was found.
The specialists point out that cotton
producers themselves can have a large
share in improving these conditions.
The growers are urged to familiarize
themselves with grades and to insist
that the proper classification be given
their bales by buyers. Emphasis is
also placed on the economic import
ance of securing proper ginning, ade-
Quate baling and covering, and proper
storage.
Great Variations Found.
The surveys conducted by the spe-
cialists showed great and inconsistent
variations in prices paid for cotton Of
different grades. The average of prices
on observed transactions in Alabama
for one month, for example, was 1851
cents for strict good ordinary and 13.47
cents for strict good middling, the lat
ter being six grades better than the
former. The higher grade of cotton
thus sold for 20 cents less per bale
than that of the lower grade, when on
the basis of New Orleans differences,
1t was actually worth $3.50 per bale
more. The inconsistencies and differ
ences were especially apparent among
the higher grades above middllng.
This, the specialists feel, is most I'M
fortunate since it shows a failure to
recognize the value Of improvement Of
cotton varieties by growers and In eff
feet puts a premium on careless and
Indifferent farming.
Marked differences In the prices
paid for cotton Of the same grade
IN the same markets on the same day
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-01-19

Memphis.-Alleging that she was
burned while receiving X-ray examine
tions, and that her injuries were due
to negligent handling, Ethel Clements,
through her attorneys, fled suit for
$4,000 damages in the circuit court
against Drs. J. E. Johnson, w. l.
Rucks. D. P. Kincaid and N X. Moody
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-10
st2,ooo,ooo FOR RELIEF
American Red Cross Spending at
Rate of S2,000,00o Month

Approximately $1200O,0O0 for war
relief work in Europe will have been
expended by the American Red Cross
in the first six months since the Unit
ed States has been at war with Ger
many, according to report addressed
ito the American people" at Wash
ington yesterday by Henry p. Dayi-
son. chairman of the Red Cross war
council, in which full details are Civ
en- Of the activities of the organization
in the various nations abroad, chief
of which is Europe. More than $10-
100000 of this sum, appropriated up
to and including August 81, by the
war council, since its appointment
May 10 last, is for use in France.
Other countries to receive relief are
Russia, Rumania, Italy, Seryia, Eng
land and Armenia. the grand total
amounting to $12.339,6S1, the greater
part OF which will be used by Noyem-
ber l. although some of the appro
priations cover a year. Most OF the
persons in charge of the Red Cross
work in France are giving their time
and paying their own expenses. A
special fund of 100000 has been pri-
yately contributed to meet the ex-
penses of members of the commission
to France unable to pay their own
Way
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-10
C.hannns ONLY Fair.

A Judge who is blessed with tre-
mcndous head Of hair which is gen
orally in a state Of wild disorder was
questioning a youthful witness to make
sure that he comprehended the charac-
ter and Importance of the oath he was
about TO take.
Boy" he said in his severest and
most magisterial manner, do you feel
that you could identify me after six
months? Now. be careful. Think be-
fore you speak.
"Well, your honor" replied the boy
after prolonged survey of the great
Judge, II amt dead sure, but think |
could II you wasn't to comb your hair y
st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-10
MAINE VOTING
ON SUFFRAGE
AMENDMENTS
Special Election Today in
Pine Tree State
RESULT NOT CERTAIN
Opponents of Suffrage Expect TO
Carry the State But the Suffragists
Have Some Hope.

Portland, Ne, Sept. 1O.-Suffrn-
gists and these opposed 20 giving the
women of Maine the voting right,
having presented their claims fully
and earnestly during six-months'
campaign, last night awaited hopeful
ly the verdict of the ballots at spec
ial state election to be held today.
The proposed suffrage constitutional
amendment to be voted on reads as
follows:
The right to vote or hold Office
shall not be denied or abridged on ac-
count of sex; provided, however, that
citizens by marriage only shall not be
allowed to vote or hold Office until af-
ter a period of residence in the Unit
ed States equal to that required by
law FOR naturalization of men in this
state. In the construction Of this
constitution, the masculine pronoun
shall be construed as including both
men and women.
In statements last night, leaders Of
both sides expressed confidence of
winning at the polls. "The suffragists
of Maine on this, the eve of election,
rest their case with the voters Of the
state said Mrs Deborah Knox Liy-
ingstone of Bangor, chairman of the
suffrage campaign committee. I'VE
I believe" she added, that If justice
prevails and the men truly desire a
genuine democracy within our own
borders as we'll as throughout the
world, there can be but one outcome
"a glorious victory for womanhood.
There is no defeat for the woman suf-
frage movement National and world
wide democracy must prevail for men
and women alike. For the needs OF
today and for the opportunities of the
morrow, we ask protection and the
power of the ballot" Mrs. Clarence
Hale OF Portland, chairman of the
Maine association opposed to suffrage
for women. said
"The antisuffragists OF Maine are
confident that the sentiment OF the
state is with them. II they do not
win the election 1t will be because the
men ldll ~ 20 " lut pOliS. lut SUI
fragists have made a hard fight and
have left no stone unturned to secure
victory. They know it will be a
crushing blow to their cause to lose
the state of Maine. If they do they
must accept the fact that the East
does not wish nor intend to change
the character of the electorate. The
present is no time for political evperi-
ments The vote is likely to be
light"
Besides the suffrage question, four
other constitutional amendments, sub
mitted at the last session of the Leg
islature, will be acted upon. They
provide for the removal by the COVER
nor and council of sheriffs who fail
or neglect to enforce the prohibitory
liquor law. the division of towns into
Noting districts amendment of the
military law and provision for the ap
portionment of representatives in the
event of the merger of towns and
cities.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-10

Connor of that city, who is attached
TO brigade headquarters until he re-
ceives a commission as chaplain in
tho army
At o'clock there we're services in
all the regiments by the organization
chsplains. There were schools for
Bible study in the Y. NJ G. 4. tents
in the morning and special entert
tainments in the evening.
This afternoon there were band
concerts in the camp of the lO3d In.
fantry, the 104th Infantry, the Maine
Heavy Artillery and the Depot Bri-
gade. There was no formal evening
parade, the men standing retreat in
their quarters.
Both infantry regiments and the
Machine Gun Battalion Of the SD Bri'
gade are at full strength and their
personnel is complete from top to
bottom There may be a few chang
es and transfers among the officers,
but they will be of minor Importance.
orders we're issued by Gen. Cole to.
day prohibiting the presence of any
officer or enlisted man on the streets
of WestheId after 10 o'clock at night.
The order is mandatory and had
caused more comment probably
among the officers than any other or
der which has been issued since the
camp at Westneld was established
II is understood not to apply to Of
iicers or men awaiting transportation
through from Springfield or other
points who are forced to transfer at
Springfield.
The First Vermont Infantry is con
structing post exchange, adding to
the already numerous places catering
to the wants of the soldiers.
There was rejoicing throughout the
camp limits today when the word be-
came noised about that the eagle
screams tomorrow. in other words
that the paymaster arrives. The
Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire
troops were paid before coming to
camp The Second Massachusetts
was paid some time after its arrival,
and the other Massachusetts men
were paid before coming to Westfleld,
The officers received their checks on
Sept 1, but tomorrow every enlisted
man will receive his pay for the last
month. In some cases the men will
get two months money and this will
unloose thousands of dollars which
the Government has had in captivity
for the purpose The paymasters
coming will be most welcome. Most OF
the soldiers are broke, for they are
free with their money when they
| have Il.
Beginning tomorrow the soldiers
| will start on their new schedule
which provides for an additional hour
Of drill daily The drill periods are
to be extended for 30 minutes in the
morning and the same time in the af
ternoon. Reville will be 30 minutes
later This Is welcome news, al
though the soldiers say II is so cole
mornings on Hampton Plains the!
are glad when the bugle blows, call
ing them from the blankets. SO thel
can exercise and get warm.