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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-24
Provides Legal Machinery.

The referendum bill which will be re-
ported provides set of legal machinery
for the calling of referendum upon the
application of 25 per cent of the tax
payers Of the District. The Commissioners
are to handle the vote through a board
of managers and other officers similar
to election officials and will be dis
tributed by precincts. The vote is to
be on whether liquors are to be sold
as under existing law or whether
liquor is to be abolished from the Dis
trict. and also whether the District
shall be absolutely bone dry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-24
terfere with the business of this com

terfere with the business of this COM
mittee"
However, after getting down to busi-
ness the committee decided to ignore
the action of the rules committee en-
tirely and to report out bill which
embodies the principles of the Under
W ood amendment offered in the Senate
when the Sheppard bill was discussed
there
There are two changes, however. One is
to place the bone dry" question into the
referendum the other provides that voters
of states residing in this city will not
lose their franchise at home, by voting
on the proposed liquor referendum in this
city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-24
NEW MARINE DISASTERS.
Ships Reported Sunk
Within Past "a Hours

Total losses since February /:
Ships. 15s: tonnage, 3s6.40e
If German submarines reach the
goal set by officials in Berlin they
must sink 1888 tons of shipping
each day.
Figures do not include small
trawlers and fishing craft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-24
Routine Trading Affected.

Everywhere it is recognized that the
ordinary routine of trading will be seri-
ously affected, but it is too early yet to
give any reliable indications in this
direction. Some traders have issued a
statement. which shows that consider
able alarm exists in some quarters for
instance in the fruit market, which, it
is declared, will have to be closed as
regards foreign fruits.
1t was declared at Burton on-Trent.
the great brewing center. last night.
that there will not be enough beer to
go round. and the prediction was put
forward that the price would soon be
a shilling a pint.
So far as can be learned at present
the fixing of prices of cereals is warmly
approved by the agriculturists. 1t is
apparent, however. that the full effect
of the new plan on trade opinion in all
directions will not been seen until next
week.
Little Change in Stocks.
Further consideration Of Premier
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-24
Makes Plea for Clerks.

In discussing the Smoot amendment
today Representative Fess of Ohio made
a plea for justice for the clerks from
$1,000 to S1,S00. who, he said, not only
form a class larger than the employees
who get lower salaries, but are under
greater financial stress because of their
surroundings and the necessities aris-
ing from their position. He said that
they really feel the pinch of high prices
and low salaries more than any others.
He contended that the House con-
ferees had surrendered to the Senate.
Representative Good of Iowa also
said that the adoption of the Smoot
amendment would be an abject sur
render by the House to the Senate The
Senate amendment. he said, helped an
army of unmarried clerks while it ig-
nored the heads of families.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-24
Safe Blowers Get $4,000.

GREENS FORK, Ind. February 24-
Safe blowers wrecked the safe in the
First National Bank here yesterday
and escaped with about $4,000 of the
banks currency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-24

Lloyd Georges speech regarding re-
stricted imports was resumed on the
stock exchange today. There was little
change in stocks likely to be affected
thereby, except in Brazilian Issues
which were slightly easier Elsewhere
the tone was dull with rubber stocks
the only active spot. Shipping shares
were maintained on the view that the
demand for tonnage will be in excess OF
the supply, even with smaller imports
American securities were quietly
steady. Money was in good supply and
discount rates were quiet.
Neutral exchange rates at present
are not affected by the prospective I'M
port restrictions, as only small busl-
ness is being transacted, prlncipaH! on
government account; but it is antlcl-
pated in exchange circles that the rates
will move in favor of England gradu-
ally as imports lessen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-24
Allies Interests Considered.

1t was announced that, in deciding
what commodities should be excluded
from the United Kingdom in order to
economize in tonnage, the government
had to take into account the interests
of it's allies. The threatened restric-
tions aroused immediate protests from
France as the imports from that coun-
try of mineral waters. wines, brandy,
silks, needlework and of all kinds of
garments and luxuries, such as bon
nets, feathers and flowers, represents
a considerable income to the French
producers.
The power given to the board of
trade to issue special licenses. however,
may be freely exercised in behalf of
the allies of Great Britain, as ships
taking munitions and other supplies
to France and Italy have ample ton
mage to bring return cargoes. There
now are heavy stocks of French wines
in England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-24
WEATHER.

Fair tonight and tomorrow; colder
tonight; lowest temperature about
freezing.
Temperature for twenty-four hours:
Highest, 55. at 2 pm today; lowest,
A. at pm yesterday.
Full report on page 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-24
Other Commodities Specified.

Other commodities specified are:
Aerated, mineral and table waters, an
timony ware, apparel not waterproofed,
works of art, baskets and bamboo bas-
ketware, books, other printed matter,
including posters and daily, weekly and
other periodicals exceeding sixteen
pages in length: materials for the man
ufacture of leather boots and shoes;
brandy, clocks and parts thereof. cloi-
some wares. raw cocoa and prepara
tions thereof, coffee, cotton hosiery, cot
ton lace and articles thereof curios
diatomine and infusional earth, en-
broidery and needle work. fancy and
ornamental feathers and down. fire ex-
tinguishers, flowers. artificial and fresh; d;
hats and bonnets, incandescent gas
mantles, raw tute mats and mating,
mops, painters colors and pigments,
perfumery. Photographic apparatus, pic
lures, prints. engravings photographs
and maps, plated and gilt wares. live
quails, quebracho. hemlock, oak and
mangrove extracts, rum, soya beans
stereoscopes, straw envelopes for bot
ties. straw plating and tea.
Both wet and dry hides and dressed
and undressed leather are included
Silk yarns are exempted. The prohi-
bitions do not apply to goods imported
under licenses given by the board of
trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-24
Men Act Like Mutes.

The officers and men acted like mutes
when approached by newspaper men.
Consul General Mas said:
THE Dutch government has instruct
ed the officers and crews of these ships
not to say anything for publication. L
regret | cannot give out details OF the
sinking, having myself received SINH
lar instructions"
II was noticed there were many ne
groes from the West Indies among tho
crews.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-24
Little Hope for Favors.

American importers, according to one
of their chief representatives, have lit
tie reason to hope for favorable treat
ment in the issuance of licenses, for in
the past, while such permits have been
literally granted to Great Britain's
allies. the government has shown little
disposition to grant preferential favors
to American goods on the prohibited
list. One notable exception. however,
is noted in the fact that tobacco i'm
porters. despite the absolute prohibi-
tion upon imports of leaf tobacco. have
imported in the last year a greater
amount than in normal years
Americans interested in coffee importa-
tions feel that the latest restrictions
mean transfer of the business by
which the product will be sent direct
to America instead of reaching there
through the great London coffee market
Coffee consumption here is not heavy, as
compared with other countries. and it
is believed the domestic supplies are
sufficient.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-24
Called Fearless Leader.

The newspapers which opposed the
old coalitions write enthusiastically of
the country having found a fearless
leader and declare that the measures
now proposed ought to have been taken
two years ago. The hope is expressed
in these quarters that that section of
the British people which hitherto has
INDUCED in the comfortable conviction
that nothing serious can happen to
them will be jerked out of their easy
complacency by the premier's declara-
ton that the food stocks are. alarm
ingly low.
The liberal newspapers criticise ad-
versely some details of the scheme
The Daily News, for instance, is indig-
nant that ten million barrels of beer
will be allowed to be breWed This
newspaper also reaffirms that the agri-
cultural production cannot be increased
II the army is allowed to draw away
farm laborers.
The Daily Chronicle maintains that if
farm restrictions are to be minimiZed
the new measures must be. accompanied
by many other measures. and also by a
good deal of communicating. Referring
to the restrictions on paper. the Daily
Chronicle suggests that the govern
ment, which now occupies large space
in the newspa pers with the official an
nouncements, should now discover
other means for publicity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-24

Further consideration of Premier
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Concerns May Move.

The restrictions may also result in the
removal of American machinery con-
Germs which maintain great London
houses, supplying the continent and
British colonies with mining and agri-
cultural machinery. A number of these
concerns are planning the erection of
branch plants in Russia.
American periodicals, which were be-
coming prominent on English news
stands, will be missed. as they will only
be allowed in single copies by mail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-24

Sworn Net Circulation. Month of January.
1917, Daily Average. s2.7SS, Sunday, Ooosa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-24
Lloyd George Plans Approved.

The statement in the house of com
mons by David Lloyd George. the Brit
ish prime minister, of the governments s
plan to meet the serious situation due
to the shortage in tonnage. which he
said was now affecting the ordinary
needs of the nation and military exi-
gencies, has been received by the press
with universal approval, and in many
cases with enthusiasm. Even news
papers which are least friendly to the
government accept the governments re-
strictions uncomplainingly and declare
that the nation will Loyalty respond to
the plan.
TT is a small sacrifice" said the anti
IIovd George Daily News. that the
citizen at home is called upon to make.
in comparison with the ordeal others
daily are facing for his security across
the sea"
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-03

County Councils of Defense are be- ing organized throughout the state. There were twenty-three represented at the first state conference held in Little Rock last week, after an an- nouncement of only eight days. More than fifty men came to the city from all over the state, ready to do their part toward the conservation of energy and products at home, which will be the chief mission of the county councils, in cooperation with the State Council The County Councils must finance their own work, just as the State Council is doing, as there are no federal funds available for the work,
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-03
PROGRAM FOR CELEBRA-
 TION JULY FOURTH

10:00 a. m., parade will start from corner of w. Third and Main streets. After the parade's arrival at the City Park, there will be speeches from the bandstand by Hon. Tillman B. Parks, and others, followed by exhibition drills by the Home Guard and concert by the band.
 12:00-Dinner.
 1:30 D. m.-Tennis tournament be- tween champion players of Gurrdon and Prescott, at City Park jennie court Admission free
 400 p. m.-Base ball game at col ored school grounds, between the Ne vada County Champions and the Pres colt City Team. Admission Poe.
 The band will play during all inter- missions. All parties bring dinner and are requested to each bring a table cloth, but not bring any spoons or dishes, and to mark all tablecloths and baskets with their names.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-03
M. C. FERGUSON, SARAH GRISWOLD.
 County Agents.
VAN BUREN SHERIFF
 IS FIRST TO SETTLE

Little Rock, July 3.-S K. Patton, sheriff of Van Buren county, made final settlement yesterday with the state, having the distinction of being the first to settle for the taxes of 1916 He made final payment yesterday of S13,S91.29, of which $2,69707 was in state warrants. Sheriff Patton re- ports that collections were exception ally good this season. being within $176.36 of the total amount charged against the county
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-03
DEMONSTRATION MEETINGS

Beginning July 9th, the Nevada county demonstration agents will hold meetings at the following places
 July 9, 1917, Dewoody School house.
 July 10, Bluff City.
 July Il, Gale.
 July 12, Mt. Moriah.
 July 13, Rocky Mound.
 July IT, Sutton.
 July IS, Bluff Springs.
 July 19, Rosston.
 July 20, Laneburg.
 This program is subject to change. The date and places for other meet ings will be published later.
 The purpose of these meetings is to instruct the club members in their work, both boys and girls. The boys please meet with us on these dates. The girls will do some practice in canning and must come prepared. Bring these articles.
 l qt. jar, top and rubber, cup sugar, l sharp pointed knife, 1-2 cup salt, 1 teaspoon, cap and apron, 1 towel, fruit or vegetables enough to fill cans, tin can, 1 pan
 The public in general is cordially invited.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-03

Baseball supplies for the 4th. Guth- ries.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. M. Collins and daughter came in this morning from Texarkana and will visit L. C. Steele and family.
 Miss Alice Stanley of Clarksville. Texas, is expected to arrive this after noon and will be the guest of Miss Electa Cantley.
 Fountain Syringes that are fully guaranteed for two years at Hesterly Drug Store.
 K. W. T. Hollaway, Rosston route number three, was here yesterday and came in and renewed his subscription to the Nevada News, our weekly paper.
 LOST-19 Jewel B. W. Raymond watch. Gold case, somewhere on streets of Prescott. Liberal reward for return.-J. A. Wilson. d3
 Deputy Sheriff L. C. Steele carried negro woman named Lizzie Brad shaw to Little Rock yesterday and placed her in the State Hospital for Nervous Diseases, she has completely lost her mind and was very trouble some and dangerous.
 At the Park Hotel: T. J. Keen, J. T. Davis, I. Maddin, II. T. Hal- burton, Little Rock; c. J. Shade. Springfield; R. A. Walker, Chicago; J. B. Stone, Hope; A. L. Dickinson, Philadelphia; s. R. Morgan, Birta: R. C. Rogers, Beebe; c. L. Chapman Galveston; H. Grossman, Pine Bluff: J. G. McGrannon; New York; w. J. LaBlanc, New Orleans; Henry Givins, Dalark; J. B. Hollis, Camden.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-03
Take This for Chills. Feyers. Malari,

For a malarial condition with chills, levers and sweats, take Foley's King of Malaria Chill Tonic. It combines the virtues of quinine, without its un- pleasant taste, with the strong puri- flying and tonic properties of iron. It gives appetite. strength and vital energy. Miss Rhoda Foster, Clarks- vile, Tenn, writes q suffered with chills every day, and whatever I took did me no good. A friend recom- mended Foley's King of Malaria" Chill Tonic, and the first bottle I took stopped the chills, and I felt well again"
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-03

SALESMEN-If you are not mak- ing the money you should, come to the Rex Furniture Store and we can show you how you can. Simplex Gas Plants Co.,, Sorrels & Knowles, representa- tives. 30d3
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-03
Newest Swim Kaps. Guthries.

NcNpSJ SNliu Maps. NuIllLlSS'
 San Tox and Peroxide Tooth Paste in 25c tubes at Hesterly Drug Store.
 Clean, cold and sanitary. Guthries Fountain.
 Harry F. Kapp of Little Rock, dis trct agent in the demonstration work was a visitor to Prescott this morn- ing.
 Miss Sarah E. Griswold, home de- monstrator for Nevada county is spending a week with homefolks at Pine Grove, Dallas county.
 FOR RENT-5-room cottage close in, bath, lights and all modern con- veniences, $12.50 per month. A. M. Westmoreland.
 Bee Brand Insect Powder for flies and other pests, at Hesterly Drug Store.
 MT. and Mrs. Oscar Gill of Fouke, motored here Saturday evening and remained over Sunday with relatives and friends. MT. and Mrs. Gill and family resided here several years ago and have numerous Prescott friends who were glad to see them.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-03
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Soda Service. Guthrie's.


 G. A. West, of Rosston, was attend ing to business here yesterday.
 Norris Candies fresh by express at Guthrie's.
 Mrs. D. B. Thompson, of Hope, is here visiting her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Alex Vaughn.
 Mrs J. S. Began is in Mena visit ing her son and daughter, MT. and Mrs. Herbert Began.
 The water that cleanses your glass has touched no other. Guthries Foun- tain.
 Misses Rubie and Opal Daniell of Laneburg, are visiting their sister, Mrs H. H. Helton for a few days
 Prof. Lee Marble, who was athele- tic coach and teacher of matb at the Prescott High School the past term, left yesterday afternoon for Little Rock where he will enter the second training camp for officers.
Evening journal., 1917-03-22
MANDOLIN ~CLUB CONCERT.

Members of the Mandolin Club, OF
Delaware College, will give a concert
in the New Century Club. on .Satur-
day evening. This is the OPEN
ing concert Of the clubs con-
cert tour, which will include
Dover. Milford, Laurel and Salisbury
Miss Grace Saylor well known So
prano, will be the soloist. The per-
sonnet of the club follows:
First mandolins-E. L. Plumley,
'19: Professor r. r. Pailthorp, DIT.
X. r. Greenfield, J. Robinson.
Second mandolins-C. L. WeSle'
IS: +. +. Proctor. 10; F. B. Mar
tents. 10: n. Thomas, 20.
Third mandolins-H r. Loose, 49,
r. b. Walker, 20; T. f. Williams
20.
Flute. ". Humphrey, 10.
Mando 'cello-D. p. Barnard, 10.
Banjo +. McWhorter, 20.
Piano-George Madden.
Miss Grace s. Saylor, soprano whit
will sing several numbers during tn
concert, needs no introduction here
as she is we'll known by Wilmington
audiences. The program TO be give
follows:
Evening journal., 1917-03-22
LEFT wife AND baby
TO CHARITABLE Friends

Gilbert Henry was placed under an
order TO pay 81 a week for the sup
port of his wife, Mary L. Henry. and
his 3-year-old son IN Municipal Court
today. The evidence disclosed that
Henry had left his wife without any
cause or money early last month, and
that charitable organizations had
maintained the family since then.
Mrs. Henry testified that her hus-
bands aunt, Mrs Elsie Pratt. gave
her and baby home and helped hei
all she could
Probation Onicer Stout informed tho
court that Mrs Henry was an honest
hard working wife and mother and
had splendid baby Honry's dc
fence. sorted out. was that he ha'
been discharged from a position as
chauffeur for q wholesale grocery ha'
gone to Trenton with his pay ant
could not get i'm his aunts house whel
/ he returned at o'clock in the morn
ing. The baby was critically i'll O
pneumonia when he deserted hor Mrs
Henry testified.
Evening journal., 1917-03-22
POLICEMEN OBJECT TO
PENSION PLAN CHANGES

Patrolmen connected with tho local
police department today made no pre-
tense In voicing their disapproval OF
the Police Commission and two menu
beers Of the Police Pension Fund board
Of trustees, Captain kelleher and
Sergeant Green go ng to Dover today
TO urge the adoption Of the proposed
amendments TO the police pension FUND
laws. The rank and file of the de-
partment today complained that they
had not had an opportunity to APP
prove of the amendments and from
what they could learn, some radi-
cal changes are proposed.
AS q result OF this opposition sew
oral OF the patrolmen sent kilograms
TO members Of the Legislature at DO
yer. protesting against ne amend
ments.
One Of the proposed amendment
which has caused much criticism
among the men Is that Of extendinI
the age OF retirement to 80 years, II
respective of how many years an on
Ger has served on the force.
Evening journal., 1917-03-22
PEET Held AS
ACCESSORY IN Theft

James A. Peet was held under
$500 bail for his appearance at court
when arraigned in Municipal Court
this morning on a charge OF the lar
ceny Of gold watch and diamond
brooch from Miss Annie Handy. or
No. GIG West Fifth street. He plead
cd not guilty.
Miss Handy testified that while she
lay i'll in bed about $50 o'clock yes
terday morning, Peet and another
man appeared, and that Peet watched
in the hallway outside her door, while
the other man slipped In and took the
watch and brooch from her dressing
table.
Oscar Lee testified that he met the
other man" and saw him have a
watch marked "A. l.. H. and that
Peet came along and joined them. He
said nothing was said between them as
to the jewelry.
The charge was changed to aces
sorry in larceny, and the man held
for court Peet declared he did no
know the name OF his companion, OF
whore he might be found.
No evidence was heard in court TO
day relative to Poets war records Il
this country and Europe but the auth
critics are continuing their investiga
lions as to what was meant by the nu
merous addresses found on the pris
+, oner
Evening journal., 1917-03-22
SAY He BROKE BRICK
AGAINST WOMAN'S face

Upon application OF the defendant,
the hearing of the charge preferred in
Municipal Court today against Jo-
seph IIuggins, alias John Henry Potts,
colored, Of assault and battery upon
Sarah Massey, also colored. was con
tlnueG until tomorrow morning, and
John Henry was required to guaran-
tee his presence by a bond of $780,
1t is alleged he broke a brick against
Sarah's face.
The hearing of the evidence in the
case of Peter Jackson, charged with
the larceny of So from william Henry
was continued until Saturday, to en-
able him to secure some witnesses A
bond OF $500 was required.
Harry Lynch. who was charged Will
the larceny of a gold ring from Adolpi
Merkel requested and was granted
continuance until Saturday TO ge
counsel. A similar bond was re
quired
Evening journal., 1917-03-22
nam MIS- ELECT.

The twenty-ninth annual meeting or
the Red Mems Wgwam Company was
held last evening and the following
directors and officers we're elected
Directors. Leonhard Heiss. Harry d.
Sinclair. William II. Kramer, George
Ia Byron, Harry W. Chairs, Edward
McIntire. Charles G. Wilcox, William
! Morris. Marshall H. Yeatman. James
n Semerteen. Charles Mclnt're'
J. Morris. Marshall Yeatman, James
Prank R. Zebley. J Carl Barber
Frank A. Gradwohl and Marshall p
Tindall President, Leonhard Heiss ;
vice president. Harry B. Sinclair; sec
rotary. Charles McIntire; treasurer
Harry W. Chairs; auditors. Edward
McInt're. James T. Semerteen and
William J. Morris.
A movement is on foot by the tribes
and councils to raise enough money
I'm nav off the full Indebtedness Of thu
company. The report OF the auditor
showed a successful year.