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Evening star., 1917-10-30
us. CERTIFICATE SALES
NEARING HALF BILLION
Treasury Officials Expect to Have
Billion in Cash Before
End of the Week.

Subscriptions reported today to the
Treasury's offering of certificates of
Indebtedness ran the grand total for
the issue so far up to s42s. .974.0oo, and
made a new record. The Offering is
still open and Indications are that sub
scriptions will exceed S5oo,ooo, 900.
Todays receipts from subscriptions
TO the certificates and, payments on
the second liberty loan swelIed the bal
ance in the Treasury to $7s5.374.631.
the highest recorded since the first
liberty loan campaign.
Evening star., 1917-10-30
TANGLES IN NEW DRY
LAW UP TO THE COURTS
Corporation Counsel syme Will Not
Try to Settle Controversies
Under Prohibition.

will it be possible to serve plum
pudding with burning brandy at Christ
mas dinners in hotels?' was one OF
dozens of questions asked Corporation
Counsel Syme in the matter of con-
strung the new prohibition law which
goes into effect tomorrow at midnight.
1T is question the court will have
to determine" was the reply.
Other queries involved the right of
dealers to sell branded fruits and the
right OF keepers of public houses to
use intoxicants for favoring articles
OF food served to guests
Another was the right to use rum in
cherry bisque ice cream. and in each in
stance the reply was the same: 1.-The
court Will have to determine the Gues-
tion.''
Dozen Test Gases Soon.
Mr.. Syme this morning stated that a
dozen cases will be brought to the at
tentton OF the Police Court in the near
future to have the law construed as to
the right to use intoxicants In the va
rfous ways mentioned. Persons who ap-
pear as defendants in such cases, he
said, viii merely have to give their
personal recognizance for the appear
ance and in event of conviction the
District will ask for suspended sem
tences.
Incidentally, the corporation counsel
SAID he thought the law did not intend
to prevent householders from having
what liquors they want for personal
courts.
Evening star., 1917-10-30
PRODUCE MARKET PRICES.

Toaay's prices ri the farmers produce mar
kat wee announced by the office of weights.
inea sures and markets OF the District of Coum-
y,io fntinws
Evening star., 1917-10-30
Washington Stock EXCHANGE.

SALES
Union Trnst. 10 at 121
After call:
Washington Railway and Electric As 81 600
~.
Bid and Asked Prices.
Evening star., 1917-10-30
Montreal Depressing Factor.

Then came the announcement from
Montreal that the stock exchange of
that city had been closed. temporarily.
And the market, which by this time was
close to the best prices of the session,
simply broke badly again, Canadian
Pacific pacing the decline for 6 points
loss to 1872 IS. the lowest price for the
stock in years.
The closure caused no surprise. Can
ada has been liQuidating its favorite
investments hand over fist for weeks.
Then. too, what has appeared to be
German selling has made itself felt,
while the broader character of the New
York market has accentuated the SELL
ing of the old favorite on this market.
More could be absorbed. Less weak
ness attended liquitation.
Steel common. which had recovered
to 1G314. dropped to 1914. while other
industriais, including war shares. sag
ged for . to points general losses.
bethlehem Is off to 1873, points net.
Shipping shares points lower.
Evening star., 1917-10-30
WEATHER..

For the District OF Coium'ia anu
Maryland. fair tonight and tomorrow
colder tonight, with cold wave; con-
tinued cold tomorrow; fresh west 10
northwest winds.
For Virginia. fair and much colder
tonight: cold wave in east and central
portions. Tomorrow. continued COLO
strong northwest winds on the coast
For West Virginia. cloudy tonight and
tomorrow. snow ffurries in east por-
ton; continued cold.
Evening star., 1917-10-30
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO. October so-hogs-Re-
ceipts. 1900 head: strong. 25 above
light. 14.55a16.80; mixed, 15S5a16.95:
heavy. 15.15a16.s0; rough. l5.15al5.45:
pigs. 10.75aI440.
Cattle-Receipts. 10000 head; steady;
native steers. 6.7aa17.O0: western
steers. 6.20ai3.19; stockers and feeders
6.00a11.50: cows and heifers. 500 a12.1O:
calves. S.00a15.00.
Sheep receipts. 1900 head; strong,
wethers, S.S0al2.S5: lambs. 1a.40a1150
Evening star., 1917-10-30
Dozen Test Gases Soon.
Police Will Be Vigilant.

Maj. Raymond r. Pullman. superin-
tendent OF police. today conferred with
his captains and lieutenants relative
to police work tomorrow night. when
celebrators of the passing Of John
Barlsycorn and Halloween may cause
trouble. A general order was issued
to members of the force, instructing
the police to prevent disorders Of all
kinds. and strictly to enforce the law
against drunkenness. Maj. Pullman
children for playing annoying pranks
on pedestrians.
Very little trouble has been experienced
with Halloween celebrators the past six
or seven years. Maj. Pullman said.
Where boys formerly engaged in trouble
some and destructive disorders they now
attend parties of some kind.
All available policemen will be on duty
tomorrow night. said the superintendent.
and there viii be full reserve squads at
the several stations. Persons arrested for
drunkenness. he stated. will be immeai-
ately taken to Police Court and tried, and
should any dealer in intoxicants fail to
close his place promptly at the hour OF
midnight he may expect arrest and trial
under the prohibition law
Copies of Law for Police.
This afternoon Maj Pullman fur
nished each member of the force with
copy of the prohibition law, and in
structed them to famiiiarize them
selves with its provisions. The clause
under which persons will be tried
should they keep their places of busi-
ness open after IL o'clock tomorrow
night provides:
That any person or persons, or any
mouse, company. association. club or cor
poration. his. its or their agents. officers
clerks or servants. who shall directly or
indirectly violate the provisions of this
section shall be deemed guilty Of mis-
demeanor. and upon conviction thereof
shall be fined not less than $500 nor more
than $1,000. and shall be imprisoned In
the District jail or workhouse for pc
rlod of not less than thirty days nor
more than one year for each offense."
Auction Sales at Saloons,
Many auction sales of remnants OF
stocks Of liquors were conducted yester-
| they were well attended and high prices
prevailed
Evening star., 1917-10-30
Rails Record Further Losses.

The rails suffered further losses,
Reading breaking to 10a4. St. Paul to
"a u and Union Pacific to 1171s. Minor
roads showed recessions of a point to
little more on the average.
Slowly the market started coming
back after the end of the second hour
of the session. but it was more of a
checking of the downward trend than
anything else.
Then came recoverieS OF /. to q OF a
point, steel common touching 1o3as in
the noon hour The meeting of the
Steel Corporation this afternoon will
act on the dividend on the common
stock Regular and the usual extra
are expected Much interest centers
in the untitled tonnage statement, in
view of recent reports of heavy con-
tracts booked by the corporation for
the government and allies.
Evening star., 1917-10-30
Up-River Waters.

Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPERS FERRY. w. Va, October
30.-The Potomac and Shenandoah
rivers both were very muddy this
morning.
Evening star., 1917-10-30
Tide Tables.

TIDE IdU1eS.
(compiled by United States coast and
geodetic surveyD
Today-Low tide. 1:55 am and 2:oS
n m high tide. 1:44 am. and sos pm
Tomorrow-Low tide. 2:45 am and
e:56 pm; high tide. S:S4 am. and sol
pm.
Evening star., 1917-10-30
The Sun and Moon.

Today-Sun rose, 6:32 am; sun sets,
$40 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 6:34 am; sun
sets, 5:09 pm.
Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset.
Evening star., 1917-10-30
Fish Wharf Prices.

,rLe following are the prevailing retail price
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-12-20

committee until it shall effect its own
organization. Additional committees
were decided upon to be known as
prayer meeting, finance, personal
work, ushers and press.
The effectiveness of this campaign
Of the churches requires the co-opera-
ton of the people of Emmett. 1t will
cost but the little in comparison with
such meetings when outside held is Sc
cured, but it may be just as effective,
and even more so, if these meetings
can have the hearty support of our
people by prayer, personal service and
attendance. Is is too much for US to
give over the entire month of January
so far as is possible for this great
cause? Be at church next Sunday
and learn further particulars. Read
also the papers next week for further
details. On Wednesday evening, jan
uary ~, union preparatory prayer
will be held in the Baptist
,hurch at 7:30. Let all christians and |
friends of the cause of Christ attend.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-12-20
EvANGELIsTIC CAMPAIGN
Begins in the Methodist Church Sun
day, January 6.

A committee Of the several cooper
ating churches met on Sunday after
noon and UNANIMOUSLY agreed upon
plan for Union Evangelistic Cam
paign to begin on Sunday evening,
January 8. 1t was decided TO hold
the evening meetings in the Methodist
church, with overflow and afternoon
services in the other churches. The
choir platform of the Methodist church
will be extended so as to take care of
chorus choir of 100 voices. Walter
Nusbaum is to have charge of the mu-
steal program. II. w. Hollar, presi-
dent of the Gospel Team, gave in out
line the general plan for the compaign
which was adopted. A general COM
mittee to be formed by the three men,
bers of each cooperating church, said
members to be chosen next Sunday,
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-12-20
Save a Life for Christmas

The British recently drove five
miles through enemy defenses by con-
centrating in one spot large number
of huge fighting tanks, great armored
cars, equipped with rapid firing guns
and machine guns. They smashed
through mile after mile of the "Hind-
enburg Line" with very little loss of
life to our Allies. We must have the
greatest tanks, the greatest guns, and
the most of them, to save the lives of
our American boys. Give United
States War Saving Certificates for
Christmas gifts instead of gold pieces.
They cost SAP each in December,
1917. They are little five-year govern
ment bonds, bearing per cent COM
pound interest, worth SIS at maturity.
Each one you give may save life.
This is the best possible Christmas
present you could give. You are do
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-12-20
w. C. T. u. Notes
The Woman's Christian TEE

The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union met Tuesday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Coulter. "The
Christmas Spirit" was the subject for
the afternoon. Mrs. Foster gave a
short sketch of the origin of the
Christmas tree and Mrs. Francis read
an article in keeping with the subject.
The National w. C. T. U. has asked
that Thursday, January oath, be OBJ
served by all Unions as a day of
prayer for temperance work. Mrs.
Barbor was appointed chairman to ar
range for a meeting on that date.
That the Restroom is meeting the
need of the community in providing
a place of rest for the people from the
country, and a safe place for the
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-12-20
Good Eats" Cafe

Geo. V. Johnson and J. F. Lyons
have joined forces in the restaurant
business and will open tomorrow at
noon the Good Eats Cafe, in the new
McNish building adjoining the M. &
Fl. cigar store. Only white help will
be employed and they will conduct a
first class cafe and short order house.
The patronage of the public is invit-
ed.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-12-20

A letter received from V. II. De
Bolt, who has been in training at the
Officers Reserve camp at San Fran
cisco, states that he was sworn into
the aviation service December and
will report for active duty at Austin,
Tex, January z, to take up technical
instruction in wireless telegraphy,
aerial photography, machine gun man
ipulation and general aeronautics at
the university Of Texas. He will go
from there to Fort Sill, Okla, for
the flying. He had to have an opera
ton on his nose before being accepted.
The partition between the nostrils had
thickened as a result of break in
football game several years ago.
Harold McCool and George Weston
enlisted at the Boise recruiting sta
ton last week.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-12-20
SOLDIER LETTERS


is attending u. of p. | have been up
in the Statue of Liberty, over to Sta
ten Island and Coney Island, besides
a lot of other places. Thanksgiving
] was invited out to a private home
in Brooklyn and sure had swell
dinner and a good time. caught the
1880 train back to camp and didn't
get in until a. m, the train being
an hour and half late. My, but
there was a bunch of crabs on board
by that time, as the train was full of
soldiers, all Of them having been in
vited out for Thanksgiving and were
just returning.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-12-20

Howard Steward successfully pass
ed the second examination for naval
service at Salt Lake last week. He is
assisting in the recruiting station
there. Howard reports the arrival
there of Raymond Fowler and Abe
Hit, both of whom stood the final
test and were accepted. Two Of Andy
Titles men were also accepted.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-12-20

ages while doing Christmas shopping,
is well proven by the many visitors
daily. There were 40 visitors regis
tered Monday, the 10th. With the ad-
vance of fuel, the present amount of
money pledged toward the support of
the Restroom is insufficient. We
wish to appeal to the people of the
country who patronize the Restroom
to make a contribution of not less
than soc to this work. If sufficient
funds are not arranged for soon, the
Restroom will be closed. Can the
business houses and their customers,
the country people mostly, afford this?
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-12-20

ing three things at once: You are
giving the most acceptable kind of
gift; you are helping Uncle Sam win
the war; and you are helping your
friend himself by starting a system
of saving that will grow automatical-
1v
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-12-20
DIED.

Mrs. J. w. Cook died at her home
in this city December Is, after an i'll
ness Of IL days. Mrs. Cook was born
in Fulton county, Pa, in 1847. She
moved to Colorado in 1880. In 1882
she was married to J. w. Cook at
Robinson, Colo, and moved from there
to Idaho in 1884. Her husband and
one daughter, Mrs. Ida Mumford of
Caldwell, one granddaughter, Naona
Bliss, and one grandson, Lyman Worth
also two brothers, Frank c..
Ramsey of Eugene, Ore, and VIM. Fl.
Ramsey of Fairfield, Wash, and one
sister, Mrs. Mary Greenfield of Paw
nee City, Neb., survive her. Mrs. Cook
was most estimable lady and was
dearly loved for her kindly and char
table acts to people in need. These
words are very applicable to her:
That to know her was to love her.
Her dearest friends were her oldest
x
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-12-20

Redmond McProud and Ralph
Haynes also offered their services
last week, but failed to pass the
physical examination.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-12-20

Harvey Schrecongost was sent to
Camp Lewis Monday to take the place
Of Lloyd Ihrig, who was rejected.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-12-20

The infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Irv.
Demasters of Ola died at the home
Friday of last week, the cause of his
death being commissions.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-12-20

Subscriptions taken for anything
published, at Fosselman's Cigar ard
Candy store.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-02

number of years ago he went to Cleve-
land to take up insurance work.
Leonard Perry of Van Hook was ar
rested for taking liquor onto the res
ervation.
Henry Glicer, we'll digger Of San
ish, received injuries while digging a
well that led to his death. In men
tioning the circumstance the Sanish
Pilot does not state how he was hurt.
The married men defeated the sin
gle men in baseball game at Bantry.
The receipts of the game were placed
in fund which will be apportioned
to the boys who were called to arms.
Editor Edblom of Gwinner has been
appointed as district game warden
for the fourth judicial district for a
period of four months which COM
menced on Sunday, July 18th. The
news of his appointment came as a
surprise to him as he knew nothing
about it until he was notified. He will
get salary of 500 per month and
travelling expenses.
When a neighbor of Richard Fielder
near Elgin attempted to kill dog
with a shotgun, he hit FEEDERS chill
dren, aged three and five years old,
instead. One was struck in the abdo-
men, the other in the head. Both of
the children will recover. They were
but thirty feet away when the gun
was fired.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-02

and stir well. Dip the poultry into it.
The dipping method kills the lice
quicker, better and more cheaply. The
sodium fuorid has no bad effects on
the skin but is little irritating to the
air passages. 1t is, however, very de-
structive to the lice.--Agr. Elk. Dept,
N. d. Ayr. College.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-02
Valet Delivery Car Burns.

Chris Demopolous, proprietor of the
Valet cleaning establishment, is
mourning the loss of his big Stude-
baker delivery car, which was COM
pletely destroyed by fire Sunday morn
ing about II o'clock. Alex. Demo-
polous, brother, and one of the en-
ployes of the plant had taken the car
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-02
A GOOD LICE KILLER.

According to Farmers Bulletin No.
801, Sodium Fluorid powder is death
on poultry lice. II can be busted into
the feathers so that it will reach the
skin. 1t should be applied to all parts
of the body. 1t can be made into So
luton one ounce per gallon Of water
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-02

and drove thru Elbow Park Manor to
look at some lots. After they had
emerged from the park, onto the east
road, the auto caught fire, presumably
from back firing, and soon was a mass
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-02

Of flames. The fire department was
notified and responded quickly, but
could do nothing. The car which cost
$1,000 less than year ago, was m
sured for $3.50.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-05
ADJUSTMENTS AT LOCAL
|PLAYHOUSES TONIGHT
AT the Palace Tonight.

There is nothing lacking in realism
1t 1.-The Girl Philippa," the special
eight-reel Blue Ribbon feature which
>. Rankin Drew directed for Vitagraph
from the story by Robert w. Cham
bers.
In this production, which stars dain-
ty Anita Stewart in the title role
and which is the special attraction
at the Palace theatre tonight, one of
the characters is attacked in his home.
AS the two men fly about the room
trying to down one another, Miss
Stewart, in the character of Philippa.
appears at the head of the stairs.
Sensing Immediately the errand of
the intruder, who has come to steal
the plans, she rushes madly down to
the landing in time to see him knock
his captive to the floor. Seeing her
coming, he shows plainly that he will
tolerate no interference. Nothing
daunted, she goes for him, and an
ether struggle ensues. The man on
the floor has regained consciousness
and he grabs the other fellow while
Pbilippa reaches for a large brass
lamp standing on the newell post CT
the stairway. Taking quick aim, she
throws it at the intruder, who is tenn
pcrarily stunned.
Like whirlwind, the dainty star
flies about the room. 1t is hard to
believe that she is only acting and
that her very life does not depend
upon victory.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-05
At the l.. & S. Tomorrow.

How Ethel Barrymore, Metro star,
consented to wear short skirts for
the first time in her career by ap-
Fearing as an Alaskan dance hall
girl in "The White Raven" the mag
l.ificent Metro production which will
be shown at the L.. & S. theatre to-
morrow, forms an interesting story.
When the original story was re-
cited to Miss Barrymore by Maxwell
karger, general manager Of the Rolfe
end Columbia studios, and discussed
by Director George D. Baker, it met
With Miss Barrymore'S approval. The
strength of the story and its fine dra-
matte possibilities were instantly rec
ognized by the star.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of The Interior.

D>poA ehNht w SitC IktSIiOI.
U. S. Land Office at El Centre, Cali
fornia, April 5, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that George
r. Wickham, of Los Angeles, Cal
(415 Chamber OF Commerce building)
who, on May 20, 1914, made Desert
Land Entry No. E. C. O1932, L. A..
)232O8, for the E1h ofseract reserved
or survey of Tract No. 108. now
Tract No. 223, Supplemental Plat of
urvey approved Aug. S,1916. Sections
} and 10. Township Is South, Range
IA East, San Bernardino meridian, has
filed notice of intention to make final
proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before the Register
or Receiver of the U. S. Land Office
at Ell Centre, California, on the 10th
lay of May, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses: Eli
ION B. Wickham, of Ais Chamber Of
Commerce Building, Los Angeles.
CAL; Margaret Wickham, of Santa
Monica, CAL; Marlin w. Roath, of
Imperial. CAL; Burre H. Lien. of e.
Centro, Cal. F. c. FAIR,
Non-coal Register.
Reserved for Survey Tract No. 1OS
Valley Press
First publication, April 6, 1917; last
publication, May 5, 1917.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-05
At the L. & S. Tonight.

A good short story program will
te seen tonight at the L. & S. the
atre-western dramas, comedies and
weekly topics, the kind that will ap-
zeal to all. Even the kiddies will en-
joy the treat.
"The Rogues' Nest" is a wild and
Noolly western picture with Lee Hill
"The Girl of the Hour" is a short
drama full of vivid action; "a Bundle
Of Trouble" "His Coming Out Party
end Lonesome Luke will furnish plen-
ty of fun, and the Animated Weekly
this week shows many interesting
t; t;pics.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-05
Nc. 2S757
NOTICE OF ADMiNSTR 5
SALE OF REAL ESTATE Al PI,I-
VATE SALE.
Nc. 2S707

In the Superior Court of Los An
geles County, State of California.
In the matter of the Estate of
Edith Kenton, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, in pursu
ance of an order of the Superior Cour,
Of Los Angeles County, State of Cali
9TH day of February, 1916, in the
above entitled estate that on and aft
er the Sth day of May, 1917, in III,
County of Los Angeles, State OF
California, there will be sold to thu
highest and best bidder, for cash, tn,
following described real estate be
longing to the estate of Edith Ken
ton, deceased:
North half (Nl2 of Tract Ninet3
nine (99), Township Thirteen 1G)
South, Range Thirteen G3) East, $
B. NJ, County of Imperial, State o.
California, as per Official Plat of !
S. Government Survey thereof ap.
proved May 4, 19Q8, and on file !
the u. S. Land Office at FL Centr,
Calf.
Bids and offers must be in wTitin2
and may be left at The office of tn :
administrators, J. w Kenton. 1873
Reid street, Los Angeles, California,
or at the office of the attorney for
the administrator, S. M, Bernard, 525
Byrne building, Los Angeles, Califo"-
mia, or at the office of the Count.
Clerk of Los Angeles county, Los
Angeles, California, at any time after
first publication of this notice am
before the making Of said sale.
Dated April 10, l917.
j. w. KENTON,
Administrator of Said Estate.
S. NJ. BERNARD,
Attorney for Administrator, Los
Angeles, Cal. Apr20May7