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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
NEAT COMMITTEE NAMED.
Practical Stock Raisers Appointed in
Effort to Increase Supply.

stock raisers has been appointed by
Secretary of Agriculture Houston and
Food Administrator Herbert Hoover to
meet the problem of the decreasing
meat supply. On the committee also
arc George H. Rommel and P. H. Rawl
of the Department of Agriculture and
Aessrs. Pinchot and Lasater of the
food administration
The main business of the committee
IN to insure an increase in the supply
Of meat The announcement made by
the food administration on the sub
5ect asks the stock raisers of the coun-
try to see to it that every effort is
made to bring to maturity every heifer
calf and every eve lamb whose breed
ting will give some assurance that it
will grow into a profitable meat animal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22

driver in his many daring deeds With
in hearing distance sits the Roman
Theodore Roberts), Latin professor at
Lawrenceville. and his daughter Laura
(Louise Huff). He fails to make the
impression he hoped for at school. The
students make fun of his ungainly at
tire and mimic his awkward ways.
By his honesty, however. he finally tri-
umphs.
Hearst-Pathe Weekly and also a
most famous stories. THE Cop and the
Anthem. Sunday and continuing until
Thursday the feature photoplay will be
George NJ Conan in a perturbation of
his stage success. Seven Keys to Bald
pate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22

There are large stores of fat in this
country about which we seldom hear"
says Bulletin 90, Life Extension Insti-
tute
There are 10000. 600 pounds of fat
on the bodies of our "itive~s that could
profitably be surrendered"
When one realizes tuat for every
forty pounds overweight he is really
carrying on his body the equivalent
in fuel value of 1875 one pound loaves
of bread, Whew, Just think of what
he would be worth with wheat at So
a bushel. A man with a fifty-six- inch
waist would have the aspect of walk
ing bakery to the experts of the Life
Extension Institute.
William Howard Taft is the chairman
of the board of directors for the Life
Extension Institute
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
THE CUBIST"
One of the distinctive fall footwear
models for women, made by
Laird, Schober & Company.

Shoe fashions have changed but little from the past
season. the models continuance of the vogue for
slender, trim designs. Lines graceful and
easy giving decidedly narrow, tapered tailored and
smooth fitting appearance.
The Cubist model, made for us by Laird Schober
& Company, has air of refined elegance. Finely de-
signed and just excelently made. Laclngs are very
close set, give smooth and unbroken front to the
shoe The Cubist is shown in plain color and combna
TONS with fancy stitched irregular imitation tip punching
around all seams French Louis heels and handwe soles
In the following feathers and coors:
AFRICAN BROWN KIDSKIN WITH SUEDE TOP.
FAWN BUCKSKIN NAMP AND DARKER SHADE OF KID
SKIN UPPER
GRAY SUEDE WITH PLAIN TOE.
RACK KIDSKIN OR PATENT LEATHER VAMP WITH
WHITE TOP
CHAMPAGNE SUEDE WITH DIAMOND TIP.
GRAY KIDSKIN NAMP WITH WHITE KlDSklN Upper
CHAMPAGNE KIDSKIN VAMP WITH SUEDE UPPER
GUN METAL VAMP WITH FAWN SUEDE UPPER
DARK TAN RUSSIA CALFSKIN VAMP WITH SUEDE
GUN METAL KIDsKIN AND DoNGoLA KIDsKIN.
Priced from $11 to SIS pair.
floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22

Jean Bedini and his Puss Puss Girls
will play the Gayety Theater next
week. This seasons show combines
bright. clean. breezy comedy. with
tuneful music and pretty ensembles.
The cast. which is headed by Bedini,
includes Clark and Mccullough. the
tramp comedians; Bob Harmon and sgd
Malcolm, a singing duet. with dane
ing and comedy: Mike Morris, the fun
ny rube; George Brooks. eccentric
comedian: Ella Golden. soubrette; Marie
Sabbott. a clever ingenue: Helen Lor-
raine. prima donna. and several others.
The chorus is composed of twenty we'll
costumed girls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
lack and the Beanstalk."

a matinee Sunday at the Belasco VIII
mark the first showing mere oi F." .lt''-...
Eax.s nretentious film spectacle. Jack
and the BeanStalk. The WASHINGTON
enga cement is limited to eight days,
during which period daily matinee, IN
addition to the regular evening per,
formances, will be given. In lack ana
the Beanstalk" the various roles are
enacted mostly by children. or course
there is the giant and several other Ia
miliar characters intrusted to grown
ms but thirteen hundred youngsters
u.ara necessary to make the picturiZa-
ton of this famous fairy tale an &C
complished fact. They make up th@
royal court and the army and they tell
their story in ten reels OF pictures. M
story lends itself wonderfully to the
camera.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
Photoplay Features.
Loew's Columbia.

Jack Pickford. in The Varmint." a
of Owen Johnson-s Law
renceville School stories, will be the
feature photoplay at Loew's Columbia
for the last half of the week. beginning
tomorrow. The story concerns The
Narmint' (Jack Pickford). who leaves
for Lawrenceville Academy. having
been expelled from a co-educational
school. On the stage which is carrying
him to the school he boasts to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22

Plaid and Striped Silk Boues brown and black
combined with SOFT rich coors collars and cuffs OF
Georgette crepe $3.50 to S6z5
In White Gogette Crepes there nnumerab pretty models
with pin tuck form and embroidered in black
either side; high stock collar finished black
another that shows the black and white idea finely tucked
has stock collar with hand tie OF black; have
touches OF hand embroidery and dawnwork magnificent
blouse with heavy solid embroidery and eyeets
front and deep cuffs and collar with double hemtch
ing. S555 to Sl9.9S.
Mourning Blouses Geogette Crepe Crepe de Chine Taeta
Peau de Sole Satin; plain tucked and tailored styles those
with white made white foundations
effective and dgnhed yet style that is entirely
lacking in the all-black, S3.95 to $500.
French Voe Batste Organdy Linen and Dimity Waists
many pretty styles beautifully trimmed and others
plain exquisite Handmade Bat1ste Waists embroidered and
hemstitched S150 to S1I7S
foor,G street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
TWILIGHT Sleep"

Having received large number of
requests for an evening presentation
for women OF TWILIGHT Sleen.' now
being shown at the Casino. the man
agement has arranged to give spe-
cial Offering for them at 730 O'Clock
tomorrow night This will in no way
interfere with the performance for men
only at $50 o'clock. The picture is not
shown to mixed audiences. and the
lecture. which is delivered by DR.. Roll
nick. IS absorbingly interesting. The
pictures will be shown next week also.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
Great Falls Park.

The concerts by the Ladies' Orchestra
at Great Falls Park this week are at
tracing large numbers of pleasure
seekers to the picturesque and historic
resort, where dancing and motion pic
ture entertainment are free. Many
amusements are provided for children.
For the fishermen there is excellent
sport in the waters of the Potomac at
this point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
ZEPPELIN is DESTROYED
BY BRITISH SEA FORCES

LONDON, August 2e-British light
naval forces destroyed Zeppelin air
ship this morning off the Jutland. Den
mark, coast, says official commune
cation issued last evening
The communication adds that there
were no survivors from the crew of
the airship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22

should command the same price.
An amendment was rejected to in
crease the price of $500 a share to
be paid. to minority stockholders to
$500. which is the price asked by the
majority interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22

LONDON. August "a dispatch to
the Times from Odessa says number
of Rumanian senators and deputies
have arrived there. 1t is understood
their stay will be temporary and that
they probably will go to kherzon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22

American soldiers in France will lack
for nothing that the Red Cross can sup
ply. There are to be 10000 Ned cross
the wounded and sick Rest stations
and canteenS with baths are among the
comforts provided. The extensive scope
of preparations for the health. comfort
and recreation of American soldiers in
France is indicated by reports from
Maj. Grayson NJ. p. Murphy. head OF
the Red Cross commission in France.
made public today.
NO need of our Army which we can
possibly foresee will he left uncovered.
said Maj Murphy. who has been made
a member of Gen. PershinSs staff to
aid in cooperation between the Red
Cross and Army authorities
Dr. Edward T. Devine. director of the
New York School Of Philanthropy. has
sailed for France to study methods of
self-supporting. y Red Cross institute
for encouragement of this work Will
be established in New York with $50
600 given by jeremiah Milbank of New
York
Bureau to Aid Prisoners.
II Americans are captured there is
Red Cross bureau already organized "a
Bern which Will maintain communlca-
ton between prisoners in Germany and
their homes in the United States. and
will forward the supplies and food
gtuffS which the men in the German
prison camps Will need.
On the route from the reception camp
to the training camps. a journey which
sometimes takes seventy-two hours.
owing to the congestion of the French
railroads. there have been established
six infirmaries and rest stations. each
in charge OF a trained nurse and an
assistant to care for soldiers who are
i'll on the way.
When the rnsn reach camp the Red
Cross will continue to act as a friendly
agency to supplement what the Army
itself does to make the men comfortable
and to preserve their morale. Cigarettes
10 the number of a million and a half,
20. 900 packages of smoking tobacco and
10. 900 cuts of chewing tobacco have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
Strand

Sunday. Monday and Tuesday at the
strand Theater Mr.. Moore will offer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
Pnss Pnss Girls.

reeler, 1.-The Dangers of a Bride" ar
the Hearst-Pathe News pictorial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22

avy Blue Georgette Crepe,
embroidered in brass;
high or convertible collar,
cuffs and vest of brass
colored chamois; another
in navy blue with large
square collar, vest and
cuffs of champagne crepe.
embroidered around edge
in navy blue; vest and
cuffs finished with tiny
brass buttons; also
Brown Georgette Crepe
Blouses, with fat collar
embroidered down front:
with beads and drawn
work furnishing a simple
but beautiful embellish-
ment. Prices, S5.75 to
$500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
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NvYor k==WA
Earlv Autumn Blouse Modes

Blending with the and bringing note OF cor
rectness and beauty easily distinguished Many exclusive
effects shown among them such interesting creations
as these:
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-12
CATHOLIC SALE

The ladies Of the C. l.. A. $. at a meeting held at the reetory this af- terncan decided to hold their sale on Friday afternoon commencing at one o'clock and will be open all evening, in the premises formerly occupied by the Oriental Store, in the Cold Stor- age building It was announced be- fore that the sale would be Saturday but as the last boat taking mail in time for Christmas will be on Friday, it was thought that many might like to send some Of the articles purchased at the sale.
 Hand made articles in aprons and fancy work of all sorts as well as candy and cakes. will be on display at the store. Friday. Dec. +
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-12
THIRD RADIO CLASS
 TO OPEN IN SEATTLE,
 STUDENTS WANTED
Men to Be Trained For Service Aboard Ships Now Being
 Built in Puget Sound

The third training camp for the pur- pose c. obtaining radio operators for the ships now being fitted out in the Puget Sound Navy yards, is to be op- ened immediately in Seattle and one hundred students will be accepted, according to an announcement re- gently received here by the local wireless office.
 Recruiting officers from the stations at Seattle and Lents, Oregon, have volunteered their services in the work of examining the applicants, and have been notified 10 enroll all who comply with the general qualifications as pre- yiously outlined. Men and boys with some knowledge of telegraphy and the various codes used. will of course have the best chances and will re- ceive every encouragement from the Government
 Any person desiring to make appli- ation for the above class. may pres ent hmiself at the local Wireless of fee where his name and qualifications will be taken and wired to Seattle. This is splendid opportunity to be- come proficient in this new profession as well as doing the Government Of the United States big service in time of need.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-12
JAPANESE SCIENTIST MAKES CABBAGE
 TASTE LIKE BEEF

Accord.ng 70 a San Francisco paper.
 Japanese gastronc-eaI discovery .-:=nded 10 encourage Heatlessness in 5.e- was brought 10 this country re- cea-ly b. is discoverer. Dr. Kihuknee Ihada, professor C. physical chemistry n The Imperial university al Tokyo, who vii tour this country in the in .e.5sc 0: S5.000.000 laboratory to be founded b. the Japanese government He has offered his invention to Food sioner Herbert Hoover who, it was sad. will -est ir in the army com -nissa-y.
 The compound. according to Dr. Ikeda is made ot wheat gluten and i'm 2a-rs me flavor of meat 10 any article Of food i- touches. l. is called Aji-No- Mo,o and is prepared as a white pow der 10 be used like salt. Dr. Ikeda says it's use is common in Japan.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-12
IMPORTANT!

All those who desire to take steno- graphy in the night school will meet at the school house tomorrow evening (Thursday) at seven thirty. at which time Mir. Hewitt. of the L. C. Smith typewriter company will give talk on the present demands for stenOgra- phers and type writers. and will en- dsavor to arrange for the rental of machines to all who may need them. The Gregg manual will be given out at this time It is to be hoped that the class will be able to meet regularly from this date
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-12
NEW ARTIST MAKES DEBUT

Every reader of the Progressive Miner must have noticed the cartoon representing two basketball players in the act of getting at the ball. The artist. A. NJ. Spaeth, a High School student. is we'll known for his ability along that line He has made some remarkable cartoons before which have attracted much attention. The one advertising the coming game was made with a piece of soft spruce and a jacknife and shows remarkable in genuity that should be cultivated.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-12
BIDS WANTED Hot Water Heating System For
 Inspection Boats "AUkCET" and "MURRE" U. 8. Bureau of Fisheries
Department of Commerce


 U. 8. Bureau of Fisheries Department of Commerce
 Proposals will be received by the undersigned until P. M. December 18th, 1917. at Juneau, Alaska, and Pac- fife Coast Ofice of the Bureau of Fisheries, 1217 L. c. Smith Bldg. Se- attle for furnishing all labor, material and installing heating plants in the vessels Of the Bureau Of Fisheries, Murre and Auklet, now stationed at Wrangell and Juneau, respectively. Proposals will state time for begin ming and completing the work. A cer- tifed check in favor of the Treasurer of the United States for 10 per cent of the amount will accompany each bid. the same to be returned to the un- successful bidders.
 Plans and specifications for the work may be inspected at the above addresses, F. J. Furnivall, Ketchikan. and the undersigned until the 18th in gtant at the Gastineau Hotel Juneau. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids.
 Juneau Alaska, December ', 1917. ERNEST P. WALKER,
 Inspector, Alaska Service.
 
 WaikOyyr gl1oes-Figld'5Had
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-12

test
 Convincing proof of merit in the following endorsements:
 Mrs. c. E. Spink 6624 Carleton Ave, Seattle, Wash. says: q had a lot of trouble with my back. It ached day and night and I could not rest. When 1 tried to straighten up after stoop- ing. sharp pains darted through me. was nervous and had headaches and terrible dizzy spells. My kidneys showed signs of weakness. Doan's Kidney Pills relieved me and haven't been bothered since"
 Price 60c, at all dealers Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy-get Doans Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Spink had. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Props, Buffalo, N. Y-adv.
 See our line of trench coats and then liye.-P J. Gilmore-adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-12
WILL INCREASE PAY
 OF GERMAN SOLDIERS

AMSTERDAM. Dec. 12.-An in crease of one-third in the pay of Ger man private soldiers will shortly go iuco effect t has been announced in he main committee Of the Reichstag, according 10 Berlin dispatches. Non- officers are to have their pay raised 20 per cent.
 Herr yon Braun told the committee that the oat supply was larger than las yea. and that the war grain sup ply department was entering the win rar with larger stores than it had ever before held. There was no jus tifca,ion he said, for anxiety regard ing the supply of potatoes and of grain for bread.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-12
OVER FROM METlAkATLA

Dr. H. J. Minthorn of Metlakatla, father of Miss Mary Minthorn, teach. CT of Domestic Science at the public school, arrived yesterday afternoon and will spend the day in town on business. He is a guest at the Sted- man.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-12
GOOD BACKS FOR BAD
Alaska Residents Are Learning How To Exchane the Old Back For
 Stronqer One

Does your back ache, feel weak and painful?
 Do you sucer headaches, Ianguor and depression?
 The kidneys may be calling for help. Weak kidneys cannot do their work Give them the help they need.
 To cure kidney backache you must cure the kidneys.
 Use a tested and proven kidney remedy
 Doans Kidney Pills have stood the
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-12

The largest single assortment of ties that ever came to town are shown here-P. J. Gilmore-ady.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-12

Basket ball-Saturday night-Moose Hall-that all. S:00 P. M. Admis- sion only B cents Children under F 20e-ady.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-12

Come out 10 the game Saturday nigh-. See a good clean athletic con -es- between whites and natives at the Moose Hall-ady
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-12

Our line of clothing Shoes. Ha- d Gents Furnishings are second to none, p. J. Gilmore-adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-12

E.. c. Allen, of Seattle. Henry I'm hoff and Eugene Wacker, of Wards Cove are guests at the Revilla.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-12
KETCHLKAN FURNITURE
 COMPANY

Before you buy, sell CT ex- change your furniture, figure with the Ketchikan Furniture Company.
 Opposite the Dream Theatre.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-12
NOTICE

wish Q contradict the statement going The rounds that Mrs Reitchie of .he Eagle Restaurant. has living Q-arters ia my house.
 DR. ANNA BROWN
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-12

C. G. Limecooley. of Seattle is reg istered at the Stedman.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-12

COMING FRIDAY


The first Garln story reach the An Indian eeary days before the coming of the white The peaceful pursuit so-caed ranging from hunting and buckskn craftsmanship Mr. Garland raised in the Dakotas has made a life study of the Indians
 This isa real Western Picture, the kind we seldom
 Antonio Moreno Edith Story play the leading roles.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-12
The GRAND
December 1l-12
Tuesday and Wednesday
Shadows and Sunshine" A Five Part Gold Rooster Play Featuring
 BABY MARIE OSBORN

The Worlds Most Charming and Talented Five year old baby Shadows Sunshine written the sole purpose of exploiting the remarkable personality of this mite of child this gifted bit of precousness to dominate comedy of the anest kind Bring children to this please Her picture will be Joy and The Dragon.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-12

WalkOver shoes-Field's-adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-12

See our line of trench coats and then liye.-P. J. Gilmore-adv.
Sharp County record., 1917-12-28
COURTS

Circuit Court, Northern Dis
.rict-First Monday in January
and Second Monday in July,
Southern District-Second Mon
day in February and August,
County Court-Third Monday
in January, April, July and Oc-
Cober. Northern District.-4tt
Monday in January, April, July
and October.
Probate Court-Northern Dis
trict-Third Monday in March,
June, September and December.
Southern District Second Mon
day in March, June, September
and December.
Chancery Court Southern Dis
trict-First Monday in May and
November. Northern District
Second Monday in March and
September.
Sharp County record., 1917-12-28
GENERAL NEWS
TOL D IN A FEW LINES
Happenings In All Parts Of
The Country Boiled Down
To Brief Lines.

W. B. Riddle of StonewaIl, Okla
homa, this season grew 2,lOO bush
els of sweet potatoes on 5-acre
tract of ground, an average of 425
bushels to the acre. His crop, at
prevailing prices, is worth $3.50.
The Dougherty county Jail at Al
bany, Georgia. is empty for the
first time within the memory of the
oldest residents. Records for half a
century back show no time when a
similar condition existed. Officials
declare that prohibition is largely
responsible.
Victor Peterson of San Pedro,
California, has placed a valuation
of $12,500 an inch on his leg. He
has sued the Lando & Pode8ta Pre-
duce Co. for $25,00O damages for
an accident which shortened his
right leg two inches, Peterson was
run over by a motor truck owned
by the company.
Dressed as a masked bandit,
Warren Channels, II years old, en-
tered his own home near Galesbure,
Michigan, pointed a revolver at his
father and demanded money. The
elder Channels refused and his son
shot, the bullet going wild. The
father seized the bandit" and rip
ped the mask from his face, reveal.
ing his identity. The father locked
his son in a closet until the sheriff
arrived, when he was taken to the
county jail
Sharp County record., 1917-12-28
MORE PASTURES NEEDED TO RE,
DucE THE COST OF MILK PRO.
DUcTloN IN ARKANSAS.

A committee OF experts with tho
Agricultural Extension Division IN
their survey to determine the cost OF
milk production around Little Rock
and hazen found the following to be
true.
THE cost OF feed and pasture por
COW per year was $ll4 at Little Rock
and S65 at Hazen, or q difference OF
$4o' Each Little Rock COW ate s
pounds more rouhgago por day and
half n pound more concentrates pcr
day In tho winter season than did
their Ha2en competitors, They also
nte b 1'2 more pounds OF concentrated
per day in the summer season, The
bittlo Rock cows produced s,s2s
pounds OF milk por year whIlo tho
llOgon ools produced 3,aiO pounds
The cost OF feed per quart of milk
was about two cents higher at Little
Rock than at Hagen."
This difference was undoubtedly
due TO the fact that the daIrymen M
HaSen live on a prairie and have
plenty OF pasture whilo the Little
Rock daIrymen live on farms often
not exceeding 10 acres and buy prae,
iloally oil Of their feed, According
TO the committee, Arkansas need for
the economical production OF milk IA
better cows and more permanent pas,
lures made up OF Bermuda grass, les.
pedeSa, burr and white clover Tor tho
central and southern part of the state
and orchard grass for the northern
part OF tho state,
Sharp County record., 1917-12-28
Directory
CHURCHES

CHRISTiAN-Services every
Sunday morning, No regular
pastor.
MISUNDERSTANDING as
follows: Second SUI day in the
month, morning and night, the
third Sunday night, The fourth
sunday morning. Rev, Roy
Blevins, Pastor.
SUNDAY SCHOOL-At the
Methodist church every Sunday
morning at 10 o'clock. Every.
body invited to attend. o. G,
Shaver, Superintendent.