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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16

byterian Church at Lexington. Va.
whose death occurred at Charlotte, N.
C.. where he had gone for his health
have been inferred at that place. He
leaves widow, formerly Miss Irwin
of Charlotte; one son. one daughter,
four brothers and one sister
Comparatively few people knew that
Congress had years ago honored Rear
Admiral Charles Custis Rogers with
a sword and medals until after the will
of the naval officer. who died last week
In Washington. was admitted to record
here this week. He bequeathed to his
son. Lieut.. A. c. Rogers, u S. N. his
medal and bar bestowed upon him by
Congress for his part in the battle at
Santiago and again at ManzanilIo in
1898, and also his West Indian cam
paign medal. A sword presented to
him by Congress was left to his son.
His daughter, Miss Winifred Rogers,
was beoueathed certain articles of
jewelry. family heirlooms and portraits
and also certain gifts presented by Mrs.
Grover Cleveland at the time of the
admiraPs marriage to Miss Alice Ash
more Rogers. who died some years
ago.
The five children of Mrs. Eliza Cat
lett, who died from exposure while
struggling to make a home for the
little ones and keep the family together
while her husband, Henry Catlett, is
a fugitive, are being cared for by
charitably disposed persons.
The poor children of Winchester who
would otherwise get little or nothing
in the way of cheer on Christmas are
to be made happy again this year, when
City Manager Field will have anothex
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
VALLEY OF VIRGINIA.

WINCHESTER, Va, December IA
company of Virginia volunteers. to
take the place of the militia now in the
federal service, has been organized in
Winchester with an enrolment of
sixty-four members. and more are to
be received next week. Logan r. Fay,
secretary of the local draft board. was
elected captain. Richard S. Jolliffe first
lieutenant and T. Russell Gather, sec
ond lieutenant. Most of the members
are not affected by the selective serv-
ice law. and the organization is for
state guard purposes only.
The Cumberland Valley railroad, COM
plying with instructions from the Cum
berland operating committee of the
eastern roads, in order to relieve con-
gestion and expedite the shipment of
coal and other necessities. to the sea-
board. will tomorrow withdraw several
trains between Winchester and Hagers-
town, Md. There will be fewer week
day trains between Winchester and
Harrisburg. Pa, but there will be an
Improvement in the Sunday mail serv-
c. w. Henry. who manages the farm
of the late Judge Daniel B. Lucas. near
Halltown, Jefferson county, has been
fated to bear more affections than us
| usually come TO the average man. Diph-
therla pFohe out IN his family last
week. attacking his wife and three of
their children. one of the latter having
aimee died.
Upward of 1900 residents of Win
! chester have received more than $780,
900 during the past few days from the
Christmas savings club of three OF
the local banks. and as a result there
was a big increase today in shopping
| for Christmas.
The remains of Rev. DIR. Alfred
Thurston Graham, son of the late Rev.
Dr.. James r. Graham of winchester.
and until recently pastor OF the Pres
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
POULTRY YARD NOTES.

1913
Wheat middlings. ia; wheat bran,
10; low-grade -four. 1853: velvet bean
nay meal. 1854: oat middlings 1853; al
faifa meal, 14.3. ground oats, 1874;
ground kafiir, Ill. corn meal. 1914
a southern poultryman. able to OBJ
tam corn meal, wheat middlings rice
bran. ground oats, velvet bean meal and
cottohseed meal. wishes to mix up 4
good egg mash Let US begin by taking
Ioo pounds of each food and learn tho
amount of protein in the 500 pounds.
Hy referring to the tables and adding
the amount of protein for each food, we
OBTAIN total of 1879 pounds. Divide
tnls amount by six and the percentage
OF protein In 100 pounds OF the mixture
is ls.s; By adding 100 pounds more OF
ground oats the amount of protein is
brought up to 17.s, or practically Is per
cent The approved formula, with the
then:
:. Corn meal. 100 pounds: wheat mid
nnss. 100 pounds; rice bran, 100
pounds; ground oats. zoe pounds: veil
vet bean meal, 100 pounds: cottonseed
meal. 100 pounds: fine table salt, shS
pounds. Total 1881 pounds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
U. S. BUREAU OF MARKETS.
REVIEWS WEEKS TRADE

Irregular arrival of meat cars and in.
Clement weather had a very depressing
erect On the general meat market con-
dit1on in Washington during the week
ended December IA. according to tbs
bureau OF markets weekly report
The Washington report follows:
beef-Wfth receipts extremely light
and far below last weeks the trading
has been very irregular. with most OF
1t done on hand-to-mouth basis. The
general tone of the market was strong.
with the bulk of the sales about 50
cents higher than last week Good
steers brought SIS: medium. SIS to
$3.50. and common, $3.50 to ST.. Good
cows sold the same as last week. at SIS
to $l6. Medium and common cows were
about so cents higher, selling from
s13 to SIS.
Veal-VeaI was in light supply at all
time and sold at firm prices. Local
slaughtered brought SIT to s22. and
a few western dressed, which were poor
In quality, were hard to sell at $1j to
Sic.
Pork-Although receipts of pork were
only moderate. trading showed very
little activity. The market was weak
around s26 to s27: picnics. $3.50 to s25s
skinned shoulders. s26 to $3.50, and
fresh hams around s2s.
Lamb-With receipts just a little
more than half of what they were last
week the trade found ii impossible to
supply the wants OF their customers.
The quality of the offerings was prac-
tically all good and choice. selling at
prices 81 higher than last week. Good
brought $24 to s25 and choice. s25 to
$26
Mutton-A few common western
dressed mutton were offered. and sold
at S14 to SIS. Local dressed was in
more liberal supply, the good ones sells
ing at strong prices, mostly $50.
Market closing-The market closed
strong and is practically bare of all
kinds of fresh meats. Several delayed
cars are expected at any time and II
they arrive there will be considerable
trading.
The market review of fruits and vege-
tables for the period December to II,
inclusive, may be summed up in the
following phrases, quoted from the re-
port: Potatoes moving rather slowiys
apple values fully maintained: sharp
advance in cabbage market; bean values
weaker; slow, sagging onion market:
celery conditions unchanged: citrus
market very firm; egg plant was
weaker; sweet potatoes continued
sharply advancing tendency: pepper
was strong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16

/ Danv1lle. va-Miss Eunice Pritehsta.
daughter OF DR.. and Mrs c. ".
Pritchett. was severely injured several
DAYS ago when she was thrown from
Richmond. vs.-That thousands OF
acres OF crops are rotting in Kappa
hammock county due to the scarcity Of
labor as result of the draft. Is the
gist of statement made by II. B.
Miller. prominent Rappahannock
man
Norfolk. va.-The Pennsylvania rail-
road plans to build on deep water on
posite Cape Charles on Chesapeake bay.
officials of the road today announced
that large tract of land some 1000
feet from the bay. near Little Creek.
4, had been purchased for such a pur-
pose. The project will shorten the trip
from here to Cape Charles by two
hours.
Charlottesville. Val D. Whitehead
OF Fluvanna county has been lodged In
jail at Palmyra, charged with the MUIR
der OF his son-in-law, Ernest Peyton.
near Hardware.
Charlottesville. ya-virsinia. daugb-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sandridge.
| tr.. Of Crozet this county. was fatally
burned Tuesday. While playing with
some matches the chiIds dress caught
Gre.
Newport News va.-Fire. the origin
OF which is undetermined, Monday de-
stroyed several small frame buildings at
Langley aviation field and for a time
| thr eatened the hangers Volunteer fire.
fighters were unable to save the burn
ing buildings and devoted their ener-
sies to keeping the flames from
spreading
Petersburg, va.-The Methodist pas.
| tors met Monday and organized by the
eIction of Rev. L. T. Williams as presi-
dent, Rev. y. 7. Watterfie1d. vice presi.
dent: Rev. j. T. c. Heath, secretary.
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Christmas tree on the city

community Christmas tree on the city
hall plaza.
Many of the Sunday schools of the
Shenandoah valley have decided to cur
tail their Christmas entertainments in
order to make more generous contri-
buttons to the Armenian relief fund.
Daley Slonaker. who enlisted in the
aviation service several months ago.
has arrived in France for more practi-
cal work, according to a cabiegram
received here today by his father, A.
C. Slonaker.
Miss Mary Carpenter. daughter of
e. w. Carpenter of Harrisonburg and
graduate of Providence Hospital.
Washington. has gone to Camp Cody,
Deming, n. NJ. for training as a Red
Cross nurse.
The old Hoover Hotel property in
staunton. which was famous during the
civil war, has been sold to E. L. May
messy of Richmond and Thomas Cox
of New York.
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Maryland and the Virginias

HageYstoyvA. Md.--Lantx Dayhuff. son
Of w B. Dayhuf. OF near Smithburg.
raised ss7 bushels Of sheiled corn to the
the champion boy corn grower OF the
state this year.
Hagerstewn, ND. While working
near MiddletowE recently Clyde Beachiey,
years old, was run over by a
wagon and his right leg was broken
Keedysville. Ma.--Benjamin F. Baker
had his arm badly lacerated by circular
saw near here several days ago.
fredericksburg. va-Dr. William H.
StofYreEen, son OF the late Ernest and
Augusta Stoffregen of this city. died re-
Gently at hts home in Chicago.
Catlett, va--Rev. George w. Crab
tree recently received a consignment, Of
church benches from the church in Staun-
ton in which President Wilson's father
lions occupied when Rev. Mr.. Wilson was
In charge OF that church during the
Presidents boyhood days. The benches
are to be installed in Mr.. Crabtree's chapel
for his own congregation
Charlottesville. va.--Rfchard r. Mar
tin, sixty-etght. for many years one OF
the leading financial men OF this city,
died Monday at his home here.
PlnevilIe, w. va.--James H. Gilmore.
prominent lawyer OF this place, died
Tuesday.
Fredericksburg, Vat. c. Pitcher, a
member Of the state senate. died sew
eral days ago at his home in Midland,
aged 70 years.
Annapolis, Md.-Candidates for the
Naval Academy, who have appointments
for the February examination. are
coming to Annapolis to attend the
naval preparatory schools here, which
have been increased to four.
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Alleged Embezzler Arrested.

SAN FRANCISCO. December 10
Eugene Wood. former employee of the
Metropolitan Trust Company Of Boston,
who is alleged to have embezzled $Ie,-
900 to aid his friend. Arthur E. Abbott,
who held similar position with the
Federal Trust Company Of Boston, was
arrested last night In sausaiito, a
suburb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16

Miss Hattie E. Burdette has just fin
ished very attractive portrait of Ann
Andrews. the little four-year-
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James N An
drews of this city. She has pictured the
little girl seated on stone bench in a
garden, with glowing poppy bed.
green fields and blue summer sky as
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Over 10 Per Cent Protein.

Meat crisps. Is: meat scrap, high
81; tankage. SIT to 63.1; fish meal. 4s.4;
soybean meal, Ala: peanut meal 40:
prime cottonseed meal. 1913; linseed
meal 36.s; gluten meal. 35.5; buckwheat
middlings. 2s.3; gluten feed, 25.4: cow
pea meal, 236; germ oil meal 22.6: vel
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Mary Washington Chapter. ID. A. r.
Representative c. &. Dill was the guest
of the chapter at its meeting Tuesday
afternoon at the Washington Club. Mr..
Dill WAS invited TO address the mem
bers and their friends his expert
ences and observations at the western
front OF the European war. from which
he and a party of congressman have
Just returned. Introduced by Miss Janet
Richards. the regent. Mr.. Dill, spoke
upon the experiences of himself and
party during their stay in England
and France, where everything which
the government Of the United states.
Great Britain and France could do was
at their disposal. The sadness and
heroism OF the French people was one
of the things which impressed this
party most. The speaker sal that dur
ign his travels over eight hundred
miles of battle front. they never saw
French soldier smile; they never saw
a flag of any nation and they never
heard a band. These things are not
taken to the front. where the grim
work is carried on. OF the French
women the speaker referred with great
feeling, also of the American Red Cross
nurses and the work of the Smith Col
lege girls. who are rehabiIitating a
town in France, which the Germans
not only destroyed and denuded. but
where they set time bombs. so that
when the inhabitants returned and
thought they were safe, these bombs
exploded. wrecking every building
leaving the poor survivors homeless
MIR. Dill spoke of the battle in the air
which they witnessed and of their trim
port, accompanied by five destroyers
and a feet Of airships.
At the conclusion of his talk the
speaker exhibited collection of he'll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16


members of the chapter attended a
meeting Tuesday evening at the home
of Miss Short. A feature added to the
regular opening exercises was the sing
ing of the Borrowed Verse" beginning
God Bless Our Men" There were a
number Of contributions for the con-
servation committee and more to be
sent in. The members will send box
of clothing and other Christmas cheer
TO their protege at the Vale Crucis
School in North Carolina in a day or
two. AS il happened to be the BIRTH
day of the hostess, just before refresh
ments were served shower" of
jellies fruits and preserves, all put up
Cunningham again presided i'll the abb
sence of the regent Mrs Dalgleish.
who, though improving, has not yet re-
covered from her recent illness
Dolly Madison Chapter. ID. A. r., held
its December meeting at the residence
of Mrs. Dye. the regent, Mrs. Mertz
! presiding. Plans were made for carry
ing on the various activities of the
chapter for this winter and il was voted
/ to assist with funds in its rebuilding of
| the war-deyastated village of Tiiloloy
In Picardy, France, work which has
been undertaken by the National So
ciety of the d. A. Il. The chapter was
entertained with monograph selections
| by the son of the hostess.
/ The District of Columbia Chapter.
i d. f. p A. met recently at the home of
f, Mrs. Frickey, the president, Mrs st
| Clair presiding. The opening exer-
cises were followed by roll call, re-
| ports of officers and committees IT
| was decided to compile and keep an
| honor roll of members having relatives
| in the service of the country, with the
| names and distinctive branch of the
| service of such relatives. record
| will also be kept of all war relief work
| being done by members In the future
| members are requested to refer to the
| year book for time and place of meet
| ings. as notices hereafter will be sent
only upon change of time or place or
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-03
Dr.. Beck Says Hot Sun and Heat
Weaken The Eyes; Tells How To
Strengthen Eyesight 5Oqo In One
Weeks Time In Many Instances

reasonable time and multitudes more
VIII be able to strengthen their eyes
50 as to be spared the trouble and ex-
DenSe OF ever getting glasses Eye
troubles OF many descriptions may be
wonderfully benefited by following the
simple rules. Here is the prescription:
Go TO any active drug store and get a
bottle OF Bou-OptO tablets. Drop one
Bon-CptO tablet in a fourth OF a glass
Of water and allow TO dissolve. With
this liquid battle the eyes two to four
times daily You should notice your
eyes cleal up perceptibly right from
the start and inflammT ton will quick
y disappear { your eyes are bother
ing you. even a little. take steps TO
save them now befo e il is too late.
Many hOpelessly blind might have been
saved IL they had cared for their eyes
IN time
NOTE: Another prominent Physician 10
whom the above article was submitted. said-
"Bon-Opto Is very remarkable remedy. Its
constituent ingredients are veil known 70
eminent eye specialists and widely prescribed
by them The manufacturers guarantee Il 70
strengthen eyesight so per cent in one
weeks time IN many Instances or refund the
money. II can be obtained from any good
druggist and is one OF the few organizations
feel should be kept on hand for regular U.S..
To almost every family Il is sold in Il Paso
by Kelly q Pollard.-Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-03
BIC TINE FOR
FRIDAY LUNCH
Sous Famil-ee VIII Have no
Long MINDED Talks
Take in New Members.

The executive committee of the
Souse Famil-ee met in solemn state al
luncheon at Geach's cafe 10 consider
plans for the luncheon TO be given
members Of the p. P. p excursion
Friday. at the Hotel Sheldon. The most
important announcement the commit
tee has TO make is that there Will
be a concIave u the entire fsmil-es
al noon Wednesday at Hotel Sheldon
Members are advised to come in dis
suise. as Hotel sheldon is a respect
able caraVansery, and the 1amil-ee S
reputation is known too well already.
says the official statement Those
present at the meeting were Chas- T.
Walker. Gus Al Snauks. IL. Y. Watson.
+. = Cundiff. ". A. l.. Woods and
Aiembers .-ho are desired at the
luncheon Wednesday are r, ". Bealb
Hugh Braunton, Roger Brown J. d
Bukey. r =. Cundi1t, Frank Excl, IA
\. Irving, r. l. Jones, :. o McSos'
Max MOye. r P Mosson, EObt- j.. Par
ker, 7. NJ QuebedeauX. D. L. Ray, y
". Reeves l.. c. Seeger, g. n. Shankss
J. T. Sparks. Is. j. TulJle, H. y. watson,
Chas. +. Walker, Henry Welsch, W \.
T. Woods, Gus York, l. Cork and the
lone honorary member, j. r Waddell-
Arrangements were made at the
meeting for a program for the lunch
con. Everything is TO 90 OF with 4
snap and dash, and guests viii DE-
guaranteed that there VIII be no
marathon speakers-in fact, acting on
the official orders of thee toas tina ster,
c p Walker. a sergeant at arms VIII
be appointed TO forcibly eject or other
wise quiet anyone speaking over two
minutes. Honorary members Of the
Souse Famil-ee viii be elected at the
luncheon. and each member OF the
famiI-ee viii be allowed not more than
one minute TO introduce names for this
honor.
A very few toasts viii be given.
Chas. P Walker will officially well
come the guests. who VIII include all
members OF the Pep. Push and Prog
ress excursion the mayor of the city,
The presidents Of the chamber Of com
merce, the Rotary club and the Ad-
club. and all mem bers OF the sixth in
fantry band Unless the mayor brings
the reserves with him, the Souse
Famfl-ee viii sing the national an
them Members Of the famil-ee viii
wear the official badge, which WIZ
be contributed by ". A L Woods
Arrangements were also made 10
telegraph l. 7. Sparks that his pres
ence is imperatively desired in FL Paso
AT noon Friday. A motion TO send q
similar wire to students at the normal
school in Flagstaff was unanimously
overruled.
At the general meeting Wednesday,
the procedure Of the luncheon will be
described in detail by Mr.. Walker.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-03

Company h, Fourth Texas infantry.
while mobilizing ana recruiting to an
syver the presidents latest call TO duty.
will have its "armory' in the base
nlent OF The chamber of commerce
This was voted by the directors Tues
day Al a special meeting held in the
CITY National bank directors room
The meeting was called by Otis c
Coles. second vice president. IN the
absence OF the president and the first
vice president The directors voted TO
allow the Euardsmen TO use the base
ment for sleeping purposes and the
kitchen for the preparation Of 1905
I'd to this morning, the company had
been in state service To-Day II went
into the federal service so lar as re-
lions are concerned. although not yet
mustered into the federal service Tor
maliy- -
Company K is still so men short II
now has 81 men The required war
strength is 144-
Four men enlisted in the companS
yesterday They are Herbert q halle'
Meridith c. Larlin. John A Caroona
and Leonard W. Hight.
Two squads OF the company under
arms marched the streets asking young
men to Join. Signs telling the people
Of the need OF men TO represent Texas
are posted p different prominent places
IN town
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-03

and still another member Of the So
called Democratic executive commit
tee" appointed by district attorney
Leigh Clark. has declared he will not
be a party TO any attempt to put the
schools back in politics.
T. c. Lyons came out with a strong
statement Tuesday in which he not
only stated he would not serve on the
committee, but also said that he would
support the four members of the school
board standing for reelection.
With the withdrawal Of Mr. Lyons
the number OF those who have refused
20 serve as Kelly puppets" has mount
ed to four. Previously Rev. Q. = Tay-
Tor, former chief OF police B. F. Jen-
kins and Dr.. J. ". Richmond all fatty
turned down Mr.. Clark's call for men,
Lyons VIII support Friends.
Mr.. Lyons. in Withdrawing. said 7
announced today my refusal to serve
on the committee named by Leigh
Clark in the school board contest be-
cause among the members Of the board
who are running for reelection are
some Of my staunchest friends. 1 know
what they stand for, and I propose TO
support them"
Orr Quits "IxeIIy Crowd"
The Kelly ticket received another
bad jolt in the jaw Monday night. when
". E Orr refused TO serve on it Il
was weakened again by being forced TO
kick Off r. VI. Filler. because Mr. Fill
Ter declared he would vote as he
pleased. as he was an independent who
was tied to no party, but who be
lieved that school matters should be
free from politics. The Kelly men"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-03
A Free Prescription You Can Have
Filled and Use at Home.

New York. y Y. Do you wear
glasses? Are you a victim OF eystrain
or other eve Weaknesses II SO you
will be glad 10 know that according to
DIT. Beck there is real hope for you
He says that exposure to sun. smoke,
dust or wind otter produces eyestrain.
and people living in southern climates
should frequently battle the eyes and
be careful TO protect them from ex-
IRENE light. This prescription will
prove of great value TO many eye suf-
ferers Many whose eyes were failing
say they have had their eyes restored
through the principle of this wonderful
free prescription. One man says after
trying IL. y was almost blind. could
not see 10 read at all Now ! can read
everything without my glasses and my
eyes do not water any more Al night
they would pain dreadfClly. now they
feel fine all the time IL was like A
miracle TO me" lady EnO used IL
says, The atmosphere seemed hazy
with or without glasses, but after using
this prescription for fifteen days
everything seemed clear can even
read fine print without glasses. L
is believed that thousands who wear
glasses can now discard them in