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Evening star., 1917-01-09
On the Wagon

A legion recently swore off F.;
they said, We've had a-plenty ;
no more we'll crowd up to the
trough, and guzzle S. Frumentl: y
And now, while yet the pledge is
young, they suffer every minute,
and from a cask they'd knock the
bung, and drink the liquid in it.
Cheer up-this epoch is the
worst, the first few weeks of
striving to curb a million dollar
thirst, and keep the pledge sur.
viving. That thirst, by years OF
effort built, is not at once de-
jected; but in a little while twill
wilt, when finding it's neglected.
The day will come, as from the
dump you keep on gallivanting,
when water from the village
pump will seem to you enchant-
ing. Though water seems upon
the blink, until you're on the
wagon. you never poured a bet
ter drink into cup or fiagon.
When you're as glad to see a
mug of undiluted water, as you
were glad to see jug OF booze
that made you totter, your mil
lion dollar thirst is canned, your
troubles all to bliss turn, and you
will join the gladstone band that
whoops around the cistern.
WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1917-01-09
F. W. Clarke Heads Cosmos Club.

Frank Wigglesworth Clarke, homo
rary curator of the National Museum.
was elected president of the Cosmos
Club last night at the annual election
and banquet of that organization. Other
officers chosen were: Arthur y. DAVIS,
vice president: D. l.. Hazard, secretary;
A. b. Coolidge, treasurer. Edward H.
Bowie, John C. Hoyt and ]. Wilmer
Latimer, members of the board of man
agement for three years, and Lyman j.
Briggs, Victor S. Clark and f. w. Nell
son members of the committee on ad-
mission for four years. Messrs. Coolidge
and Hazard were reelected.
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SOCIETY ELECTS OFFICERS.
A. Howard Clark Heads the Board Of
MayaoWer Descendants.

A. Howard Clark was elected COVER
nor of the District of Columbia Society
of Mayfiower Descendants at recent
meeting of the organization at the
Washington Club. Carroll S. Page was
made deputy governor; Philip Walker,
captain; Rev James H. Taylor. elder;
Ernest w. Bradford. secretary; Frank
Bond, treasurer; A. A. Aspinwall, his
torian: Dr. Stuart C. Johnson. surgeon,
and Capt W. W. Case. Carter Brewster
Keene. DR.. E Lester Jones. Howard w.
Blanchard, Mrs. Frank Foster Greena-
walt. Mrs. e. NJ Robbins and MISS lsa-
bel Chamberlain. assistants.
Mai. Gen Leonard Wood, u. S. A, is
the governor general of the National
Society of Mayfiower Descendants.
Evening star., 1917-01-09
Winners in G. u. Debate.

Robert NJ. McGauley and James b.
Reilly were announced winners of the
second preliminary for the prize debate
at the Georgetown University Law
School. held last evening in the audi
torium of the law school building, sos
street northwest. J. Il. HaItigan was
chosen alternate. The judges were
Profs. Howard Boyd. Rudolph II. Yeat-
man and Frank S. Mcguire. Mr.. Nc
Gauiey Is president of the junior deba-
ting society of the school and winner
of las4 years hnal prize debate.
Evening star., 1917-01-09
Approves Teachers Pensions.

On motion Of DR.. Starr Parsons chair
man of the committee on schools. the
association Endorsed the bill providing
for the pensioning and retirement of
public school teachers. DR.. Walter pre-
sented a resolution asking for an in
dorsement OF the efforts of the police
to get their salaries increased, and
Thomas l.. Mcnamara presented one
asking for the Improvement of Trim
idad avenue Both were adopted.
Samuel Thomas suggested that the
fire companies in the northeast section
should be motorized In order, he said,
that they might render the good serv-
ice which is given by companies in
other sections. A resolution asking
that the motorizing be done as soon
as practicable was adopted
Evening star., 1917-01-09

"a Lbs. OId-tfme Flour. 81 LOO; Wonder
Tea, 29c; Wonder Coffee, zoe: bots.
Vanilla, 25c: Lima Beans, 10c lb.: lbs.
Head Rice. Csc; 4 lbs. Black-eyed Peas,
csc: lbs. Hominy, 10c; lbs. Buck
wheat, csc; 12 lbs. White Meal, 35c: 8
large cans Asparagus, soc; 3 cans To-
matoes, Csc: 3 cans Peas. Csc; cans
Corn, csc; Peanut Butter, 12c; pound
jars Rockwoods Cocoa, 25c: Grape
Juice, qts., 22c: loaves Bread, 10c:
Gold Medal Wheat Food, 12hc; Gold
Medal Oats, TIC. 926 Pa. ave. and all
the ]. T. D. Pyles Stores.
Evening star., 1917-01-09
CITY ITEMS.

Billie Burke's Great Serial,
"Glorias Romance" daily at Va. Thea.
Monday, Jan. Is. Always sc.
Evening star., 1917-01-09
SON IS MADE EXECUTOR.
Will of Mary Ellen Sauter Is Filed
for Probate,

The will of Mary Ellen Sauter, filed
for probate in the District Supreme
Court. appoints her son. Frederick Val
entine Sauter, as executor and directs
that he hold the property at 141S 10th
street northwest in trust as home
for the testatrix's husband. Henry AL
win Sauter.
Small bequests are made to the son
and the testatrix's daughters, Cora
Elizabeth Sauter and Ellen Catherine
Coffin. The residue of the estate is to
be equally divided among the testa-
trix's children, Myla Angelus Sauter,
Emily E. Sauter, Irving Charles Sauter
and Frederick Valentine Sauter.
Evening star., 1917-01-09

Attractive ROute-COnvenicnt Schedule
to Augusta, Aiken, Columbia. Augusta
Special lv. Washington pm. daily.
Southern Ry.. 705 18th and 911 G st. NV.
advertisement.
Evening star., 1917-01-09

Brass Beds Relacquered. Satin or Polish.
John A. Gottsmann & Co. Main 1898.
Evening star., 1917-01-09
Benning Road Conditions.

James o. Gorrell offered a resolution
dealing with the widening Of Benning
road. 1t pointed out that the territory
in the vicinity of the road had been
neglected and unimproved because of
road conditions; that nothing has been
done toward extending Maryland ave-
nue. beyond 18th street in conformity
with the plan for extending that broad
thoroughfare from the Capitol to East
ern branch. and the association is de-
sirous of ascertaining what obstacles
are in the way of improving both
thoroughfares. The resolution was
adopted. and copies of it will be sent
to federal and District officials.
On motion of James NJ. Wood the as
sociation passed a resolution urging
the appropriations committee of the
Senate to cause an impartial investi-
cation to be made by sanitary en-
gineer Of questions pertaining to the
proposed garbage-reduction plant that
is planned to be constructed opposite
Alexandria.
Mr.. Wood presented a resolution pro-
viding that a committee of one be ap-
pointed to recommend "a suitable site
in the northeast section for Gallinser
Hospital. The resolution was tabled.
Evening star., 1917-01-09

because they are practically fresh-c cu'
when ordered. Prompt delivery. 1914 f
Evening star., 1917-01-09
Sunshine Brand Clipped Beef.
4oc lb. Briggs. Center market.

Kodaks-Eastman Goods and Others.
Columbia Photo Sup. Co.. 1434 N. Y. ave.
Evening star., 1917-01-09

Shaffer's Exquisite Floral Novelties
for debutantes. NJ 2416-17-1S. 900 14th
Advertisement
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"a Lbs. old-time Flour. 81 90; Wonder

Drawing Books. Schmidt. 1921 18th ST.
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LOWER TELEPHONE RATES
AND BETTER GAS DESIRED
Northeast Association Also Suggests
Investigation of Proposed Gar
bage Reduction Plant.
Complaint Made of Benning Road
Conditions-Resolution Favoring
Teachers Pensions Adopted.

Questions concerning the gas supply,
telephone service, erection of a garbage
reduction plant and the widening of
Benning road were among the topics
discussed at a meeting of Northeast
Citizens Association held last night in
Northeast Temple. Evan H. Tucker,
president, and Roscoe Jenkins, secre-
tary.
Mr.. Jenkins, as chairman of the pub
lie utilities committee. submitted re-
port in which it was set out that the
rates for telephone service in the Dis
trict are excessive. and because of such
charges, the resolution recited, only a
comparatively few persons in the Dis
trict are served.
The resolution calls upon the public
utilities commission to reduce the rates
and provide for the establishment of
an unlimited service to the business
community such as prevails in other
cities 1t concluded with request that
Congress be appealed to, if the commits
sion has not the authority to make
such a change.
Lewis-Pomerene Bill Passed Up.
The committee reported it had no
recommendation to make relative to
the Lewis-Pomerene telephone bill,
which provides for the taking over of
the telephone system by the federal
government Opposition to the meas
ure was voiced by several members of
the association because the bill pro-
vides that the government control shall
come under the Post Office Department.
A resolution favoring government
ownership was adopted, and the pub
nc utilities committee will report on
the Lewis-Pomerene- measure at the
next meeting of the association.
Better Gas Advocated.
A resolution reported by the execu-
tive committee was read by Secretary
Jenkins, setting forth that there is
widespread dissatisfaction with the
present gag conditions, the gas when
turned on showing a decided tendency
to blow, which would indicate an unu-
sually high pressure. 1t further stated
there is a prevailing opinion among
users of gas that there has been no cor
responding reduction in gas bills rem
dered in conformity with the reduced
price of that mmodity esta blished by
a recent act of Congress. The resolution
contained request that the public
utilities commission furnish the asso-
citation the record of gas pressure for
the three months Immediately preceding
the going into effect of the law and
the three months Immediately follow
ing it.
President Tucker said it evidently was
the intent of Congress that the people
of the District should get cheaper gas,
but his experience has been the re-
verse. He produced bills covering three
months under the old and new rates.
which, he said. showed an excess charge
of 1892 by the cheaper" rate. The
resolution was adopted.
Evening star., 1917-01-09

Crandairs Savoy. 18th and Col. Hd.
TODAY-MME. OLGA PETROyA. In THE
BLACK BUTTERFLY"
ToMOREOW-BOROTHY G1SH. In "ATTA
BOYS LAST RACE"
Evening star., 1917-01-09

Modern dancing. Private Iesnsas seivs
Evening star., 1917-01-09

= N Mount
Pleasant Con Dgregational Church
"Ihe personality of Francis w.
vaughn was the secret of his power"
Dean William a. Wilbur of the George
Washington University told members of
the Vaughn Glass Club at a meeting at
Calvary Baptist Church last night. Fol-
lowing the meeting an informal ban
ouet was held, at which Howard H.
Saxton, president of the class was
toastmaster. Praise Of the founder of
the class was also given by Rev. Dr. s.
n Greene. pastor of the church; Dr. A.
r Anderson. assistant pastor, and Prof
Louis ID. Bliss. teacher OF the class
A lecture recital to be given by Mrs.
Edward MacDowelI in the National Mu-
definitely postponed. word having been
received here that she Is dangerously
III 81" New York city. The affair was
10 have been given under the auspices
Of the Washington Society of Fine
Arts.
Thanks for the prompt and efficient
aid given by the public health service
In connection with the recent epidemic
Of infantile paralysis In New York are
extended by Mayor John Purroy Mitchell
OF New York city in a letter to Secre-
tary McAdoo OF the Treasury Depart
ment
meeting of the Northeastern Sub
urban Citizens Association is to be
held tomorrow evening in the Sunda y
school room OF the Langdon NJ. E.
Church.
For the benefit of the Church of the
Holy Comforter the knights OF Column
bus Dramatic Club gave a performance
OF "Someb bcdy's Widow" at GonZaga
Hall last night
The semi-annuaI Washington Girl
Scout rally is to be held at Central High
School at o'clock Saturday afternoon
February 10, according to plans made
at a meeting of the local Captains
Club yesterday afternoon. Each troop
captain will be responsible for the
presentation of some scout stunt" by
her troop. over 800 scouts will partici-
pate.
Arrangements are complete for tho
opening of new class in elementary
Spanish at the Wilson Normal Schoo
community center. 1t is to meet at s:3t
PM. Mondays and Wednesdays. Miss
Evangeline Ben Oliel is to DE the
teacher.
safety In the home probably will b.
one of the subjects discussed at meet.
ing of the Washington Safety First As
sociatiQr. to be held at the Public Lii
brary tomorrow evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-21
JUSTICE MAYF|ElD IS
GIVING $50 LECTURES

AS an evidence of the determine
tion of the sheriff's office to enforce
the motor vehicle law, even when mo-
tcrcycles are found in violation there
Of, Roy Shepard, deputy sheriff, made
complaints against two young men be-
fore Justice of the Peace l. Mayfield
yesterday charging them with exceed
ing the speed limit, to wit, thirty miles
per hour.
Justice Mayfield assessed fine of
$3.50 in each case against the de-
PENDANTS and delivered $50 lecture
g1atis on condition the young men
are not found guilty of similar of
fence again.
Justice Mayfield says all vehicles
are included in the speed limit Of the
vehicle law except baby buggies, but
it a mother is convicted before him
upon charge of pushing the baby
buggy at a rate exceeding thirty miles
rer hour on the streets, he will GER
tsinly apply the penalty fixed by law.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-21
SURVEYORS TAKE STRAIGHT
LINE FROM HOLTVlLLE EAST

The surveyors for the new State
Highway have struck out as the crow
flies from the bridge on the low line
canal and have struck straight for the
Yuma road at the Highline and in
stead of following the road in twists
and turns have cut at tangent, max
ing a straight road.
1t is understood that easements
have been secured gratis for practical
" the entire distance. The line, how
ever, is definitely located on the pres
ent survey in that direction and may
take another course if the easements
ere not all given. At any rate other
surveys are to be made for submls-
sion to the commission for final de-
cision. While the new line crosses
some desert and unirrigated land, it
j.. not planned to be built for the
present and in time al! this land will
be under cultivation.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-21
MOB RELEASES
SO C|AL|ST
LEADER
Swiss Publisher Freed From
Jail by SympathiZers;
Troops Restore Order

Chaux De Fronds. Switzerland
May 21.--Paul Grabe. member OF
the National Socialist Council, was
freed today from Jail by mob OF
sympathizers.
Grabe had ben sentenced to spend
eight days in Jail in connection with
an article printed in his newspape,
and which was termed libel by g
c:urt martial.
At the request of the council
OF the Neuchatel canton the
general occupying the district OF
Chaux De Fonds has moved regi-
nent of infantry and squadron OF
cavalry to the seat Of the uprising
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-21
COLD WINTER
MANY
PESTS
THIS SEASON
Crickets and GrasshOppers
Not So Numerous as Re-
suit of Freezing Eggs
Entomologist Says Imperial
Valley Is Especially Free
From Insect Pests.

In early February a warm spell oc-
Cured in Imperial Valley which re-
suited in the issuance of multitudes OF
Eucculatrix moths, which were killed
shortly afterwards. no doubt, by the
occurrence of freezing weather. Ii
will be interesting to observe the eff
feet Of this decimation on the 1917 in :
fcstation of the "leaf -perforator'
which was so conspicuous last sea-
son.
The spring brood of crickets has
rlade its appearance, but no damage
has yet been reported by them. Many
Of the cricket eggs were destroyed
ly the freezing weather, so that this
pest may be less noxious this year than
formerly.
A very few grasshoppers have been
seen this spring. The vanguard indi-
viduals made their appearance about
April 8 this year, but are still extreme
ly scarce. 1t is barely possible that a
high percentage of the winter eggs
were frost-killed, and that this annoy
ing pest may be less troublesome du-
ring the present season.
Aphis gossypii, the cotton or melon
alhis, has been the most conspicuous
cotton pest to date. It was carefully
studied throughout the winter and
was first seen to be on the increase
about April IL. By April 18 many
cantaloupe fields were severely threat
ened by the aphis, but thanks to the
determination and progressiveness of
the Imperial Valley growers, who COM
beted the pest with nicotine spray.
and to the valuable work of the vari-
Gus predatory insect warriors, the raw
enous pest was speedily overcome, and
by May 1 was doing no damage.
Next to the cotton aphis, species
of thrips is most frequently seen on
cotton, and to date has been the worst
enemy of the crop. The effect of the
feeding operations of thrips colonies is
tc cause svere scabbing and silver
ing of the leaves.
The two-spotted red spider (Tet-
ranychus bimaculatus) was seen for
the first time on cotton in the Impe-
rial Valley on May 9. This is one of
the four worst pests cf cotton in the
South, and must be prevented from be-
coming established in the Imperial
Valley. At present the red spider
occurrence is merely sporadic. 1t will
lie watched most closely in the future
In all, 80 insect species have been
detected in fields this spring, but, luck
lily, Is of these species are predators OF
parasites and hive exclusively on tbs
other insects.
AS compared to other sections of the
United States, the Imperial Valley
seems to enjoy an unusual freedom
from harmful insect pests. All per.
sons who have the agricultural welfare
of the Valley at heart should cooper,
ate in every way to continue and in
sure this propitious state of affairs
according to U. S. Entomologist Nc
Gregor, who is stationed here.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-21
Had Just Left New York
En- Route to the Front;
Bodies Brought Back.
Gun Crew Were Practicing
When One Shell Glanced
on Surface of the Water
(By Associated Press)

New York, May 21.-Edith Ayres
end Helen Burnett Woods of Chicago
American Red Cross members of the
ambulance unit en- route for service
in France, were killed yesterday
aboard an American steamer when
pieces of a shell fired in practice by
the naval gun crew of the same
steamer riochetted from the surface
Of the water and scattered among a
group of nurses and surgeons. A
third nurse, Miss Emma Matson OF
Columbus, Neb., was seriously wound
ed.
The steamer sailed Saturday and
with the flag at half mast returned
tcday bringing the bodies. She will
depart again.
Officials claim that centrifugal
force caused the pieces of shell hitting
the water IT'S feet away to fly back
aboard
Several other explanations have
been given in connection with the pc
culiar accident. One explanation was
that breach explosion had occurred
cue to a defective shell, and another
was that the shell exploded as it was
being loaded. Official announcement
as to the cause is being withheld by
The government pending an investiga-
ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-21
I'll Eligibles Between Ages
of 21 and 30 Must Register
or Will Be Arrested.
County Clerk Prescribes
the Voting Precincts and
Asks for Registrars.

County Clerk Major Cook has is
sued a call for volunteer registrars
and assistants who will take the mil
itary registration under the select
draft law on June 5, the date named
ty President Wilson in his recent
proclamation. Those who volunteer
as registrars are required to take the
oath of office Friday, May 25, at
which time the necessary blanks and
instructions will be given.
One important feature must be
kept in mind and that is, failure to
register by those between the ages
CT 81 and 30, unless exempted, is con-
strued as an offense punishable by
heavy fine or a Jail sentence. The
government would rather have those
eligible present themselves at the
voting precincts and express desire
to register rather than having the
sheriff's officers go out and get
them. There is no use to evade the
issue. In war times there is no
I
cal officers are powerless to make
exemptions except those stated in the
federal enactment.
| After the date set for registration
has passed and you have failed to
register any peace officer may re-
quest of you your registration GER
tificate and if you fail to produce il
you will be taken into custody.
The attention of the eligibles is
called to that provision of the statute
which places the duty of registration
OF the individual and not on the reg
istration officer.
In each precinct prescribed by
County Clerk Major Cook there will
he a chief registrar and one assist
ant. Those who are sick on the date
set for registration should apply for
application cards sufficient time in
advance to enable the return to be
made not later than June 5.
In case where there is floating
population of laboring men who have
nc real residence the men will regis
ter in the precinct in which they are
employed. Even those in the Jail will
bs registered by the sheriff.
In proferring services as a volun-
teer registrar it should be remem-
bcred that the federal government
will acknowledge this act as one of
patriotism. The following places
have been designated by the county
clerk as registration precincts of the
county:
inland voting precinct, office of JUS
tice of the peace.
Calipatria voting precinct, office of
H. H. Clark. I HSs1f
lockwood voting precinct, West
store.
Magnolia voting precinct, Alamorio
school house.
Westmoreland voting precinct,
Westmoreland school house.
Tamark voting precinct, that part
Of Tamarack precinct lying west of
New river, Spruce school house.
Tamarack voting precinct, that part
of Tamarack precinct lying east of
New river, r. f. Wills ranch home.
Brawley City Precinct No. 1, Bun
galow hotel.
Brawley City Precincts Nos. 2 and
3, City Hall.
Mesquite Lake voting precinct. Og-
turn grove.
New River voting precinct, Eighth
street crossing Brawley Main canal.
Imperial City voting precincts Nos.
2 and 3, Imperial hotel.
Imperial voting precincts Nos. 1
and 4, City hall.
Dixieland voting precinct, Hancock
store.
Silsbee voting precinct, seeley
school house.
McCabe voting precinct. McCabe
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-21
PACKARD BACK
FROM TRIP
TO EAST
Addressed National Cotton
Manufacturers Assn. on
Imperial Valley Cotton

Walter Packard, president of the
County Farm Bureau and at the head
of the Experimental Farm at Melo,and,
returned this morning from trip to
the East, which included stops in
Washington, Boston and a side trip
to Ames college in Iowa.
Mr.. Packard went east to address
the National Cotton Manufacturers
Association, which was in convention
at Boston. Mr.. Packard chose at his
subject "The Cotton Fields of the
Southwest" with special reference to
Imperial Valley and it's fine grade Of
cotton.
After leaving Boston Mr.. Packard
went to Washington, where, with DR..
Atwood Mead, he appeared before Sec
retary Lane of the Interior Depart
ment in connection with the opening
and development of the Eastside mesa
lends, which had been petltloned Dy
Mark Rose and others.
The department appeared willing to
s.gn contract with the Laguna Wa
ter Company, provided the government
was permitted to review the surveys
and estimates made by the promoting
company. 1t is understood that the
government sanctions the opening OF
the mesa lands, but has nothing to do
with the financing of the development.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-21
Reargue Trust Cases.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, May 21.-The United
States Supreme court has ordered all
the big antitrust suits to be reargued
next term. 1t is predicted that there
will be no decision till the country is
readjusted to war conditions.
The suits against the steel corpora
tions, the International Harvester Co..
the Reading and Lehigh railways anc
the United States Shoe Machinery Co
are among the cases to go over until
next year in the United States Su'
preme court.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-21
OF POSTAGE
RATE IS STUMBLING
BLOCK IN MEASURE
(By Associated E-eSS)

Washington, May 21.-Hope OF
passing the war revenue bill within
two daps is not strong among the
House leaders is not strong because
the committee is still toiling over the
proposed higher second class mail
rates.
The Senate took up the administra-
ton bill for a federal survey of food
supplies, the stimulation of produc-
ton, prevention of boarding, licensing
of dealers and authorizing saving OF
flour. 1t is indicated there will be
strong fights on the question of pro
k,biting the use of grain for making
liquor.