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The Detroit times., 1917-02-13
EDISON POWER
OUTPUT GAINS

The output or the Detroit power
houses OF the Detroit Edison com
pany for The year ending Dec. 81.
Was 546.925.300 kllowatt hours, as
compared 10 393.129,s50 kilowatt
hours in 1915, an increase OF 3s.2 per
cent. according 10 the annual report
OF the company.
The maximum demand was $780,.
zoo. on Dec. 10. as compared with
i0i 500 kilowatts Dec. IL, 1915.
The source OF the company's rev
enue for 1916 shows sales to munich
palities OF 81 per cept OF the total
sales to street and interurban lines
I per cent: sales TO other public
service corporations, including the
Michigan Central and the consum.
ers' Power company OF Pontiac. IL
per cent.
There was a net addition OF $3.50
customers In 1915. making the total
1Gs.792. or the new connections,
SO per cent were TO private resi-.
dences which, IL Is explained. makes
very little increase in the earnings.
Plant investment shows an I'm.
crease Of s5.35O.316.sl. Floor space
in the Highland Park. Beech-st. and
Second-ave. sub-stations has been
doubled and the buildings and boil
ers completed at the Connor's Greek
power house for the third 10000
kllowatt steam turbine.t
The company's net income for 1916
was s9,795 .6e331, OF which s24s,.
1886 was carried 20 Surplus. tho
balance -hLing- taksa- psFs Ia airfdcnt'7,
interest and reserves
The Detroit times., 1917-02-13
TE uPI,E

''Ma'mzelle Caprice" delightful
one-act romance. heads the Temple
bill this week. and gives Amelis
tunity 20 display their unusual tall
ents Miss Stone ~ "a recent recruit
TO the vaudeville stage from musical
comedy. In which she appeared SO
SUCCESSFULLY for years. Mr.. kRlirz has
"Mamzelle Caprice" which is sue
c,ssor to Mon DeHir' and Mon
Amour"
Miss stone. who claims Detroit as
her home city. Is an actress Of great
charm and pleasing personality. Her
singing and dancing ~ 20 far above
par that the AUDIENCE applRuded and
re-applauded at the opening per-
fcrmance. Monday afternoon.
The setting for the piece. unusual
and particularly artistic. was origi-
mated by MIR. kalir2. IL presents a
'capricious dinin-room In Ca
pricious' hotel The lighting effects
are exceptionally well manipulated.
The act has trace or plot that
blends well with the lyrics and mu-
sic OF Mr. Kalisz' authorship
For the purpose or sum ulatlng pa
triotism, this weeks bill ~ won
der. After the opening overture the
orchestra played tho star Spanglrd
Banner" and shortly afterwards
there was flashed on the screen pic
lures OF Perahings army coming out
os the Mexican interior Then came
the California Boys band. with
plenty OF martial music The band
appealed greatly 60 tho audience.
who called for three or four en-
ceres IL ia a well-drilled organizs-
tiCn OF 50 pieces. especially selected
from the membership 81 the Colum-
hia Park Boys club OF san Francis
CO The music 81 the heavy brass
HIT popular chord.
Cartmeli and Harris feature dane
ing in their act altho they also sing
we'll Miss Harris makes an excel
lent man In full-dress attire and
chptivates many heart. Nelson
warirg presenting ~ Man and
Piano" puts y new twist on some OF
the tunes that have been popular
with the public Also. he iTerpret-
~ me OF the masters works with ~
Ceptional skill and finish. Arthur
peagOn the well-kuowr Scotchman.
provides most ~ the huror on the
hin He tells about n couple watch
ing the New Year come I'm In New
York cafe I'm way that only ""
could do.
Alexander brothers omen the bill
with bali bouncing exhibition that
has inch IN The way OF newness
McShAne and Halfway have several
entertaining DANCING and singing
rumb~rs and the hli - closed hy
,he -Four skaters Mciilo. gymnarts,
whose performance shows remark
ahle skill and daring.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-13
Livestock
MICHIGAN CENTRAL srocKyARDs


DETROIT. Feb. io.-Cattle: Steady;
best heavy steers. ts.s1 QiOioi
best hanuy weight butcher steers.
ts.7Sue mixed steers and heifers.
SgSis; handy light butchers. sTha
slight butchers, ssMa7, best cows,
tu ~ butcher cows. ss1Sh; COM
mon cows. i5ha5.76. Gamers. sBn
S.2s; best heavy bulls. sTlsQs. boiog-
ma bulls. ss.7SG7; stock bulls. $50
sh feeders. ,74Gs: stockers, ,sh
o.: mixers and springers $40, q so.
Veal lives; Market steady. 10 10 II
cents heavy. $1,000 Sheen and
lambs strong; best lambs. tifio: fair
lambs, flsNl2h; light To common
lambs. Oil ita12h; yeariings, s12.Tb
u IS. fair To good sheep. 50 50el 10.
1 Ia, ana eommop. 81 FS Hogs; Mar.
and heavios. si21l2.50. pigs. sii.25.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-13
MILES.

Tiny Ruchee. orders two big ele-
-gl7ants about this week on the
Miles stage She ~ an agile sprite.
FOR m Fast Indian maiden. and
niroustte- fearl~ssiv about the great
boasts. directing them here and there
with her prod and having as much
run as froiicsome giri might h4v"
with a counlc az collie dogs while
she smiles nd dances with her elc-
phanttne rets they dance ponderous-
~ after her They tift hor with
their trunks. sud l"t hNr skin upon
their ieFs TINY Buchee puts h"r
head in big RI tabs mouth and then
holds her audience In terrified sus-
nense while she orders him - settle
Town while she reposcs beneath his
punderoua hulk
ENcrX- EiEl-al-h2a--s@-----t f-Th-rrr HT11
Beatty will SAY that the dresses that
The Detroit times., 1917-02-13
Sugar Market

sugars-Dotroit wholesale prices:
Crystal dominoef Alb. $40. o. do. s.
ID. si0.75 Fag'p tablets. ,s.45. cut
loaf, $3.50. cubes. f7s5 xNxN powd..
1870. standard powd.. $3.50. gran.
extra coarse. o. 90. do. nne, In bulk.
t725. dc. s5-lb. cottons. g5.4b crystal
IN cases. s7s5: do. nj cases. f1.75,
Diamond A. t7.15. Confectioners' A.
iT2O. No. Z. t72s: No. 8. tI2o. No 8.
ilis No: I. $40 No; s. .iIo5. No 9.
Is IS No. IL. S. 80. No. IL ssso. No.
is $3.50: noncaking mixture, 81 as.
beet graduated. i715 per 100 lbs. /.
he u..h9id powd' rs - 20 os case '2Os'
The Detroit times., 1917-02-13

IL, 1917. Jacob. be-
loved husband Of Lillian weibel.
dear father OF Archie and Ralph
Weibei. Mrs Jos. nunnaback. Mra,
Henry Wagman AMI Mrs. Fred
Dunnaback. and brother OF Mrs.
William T.. Dust. John and Fred
weibel. Mrs. Pauline Rowe, Tillie
and Hattie Welbel Mrs. Louise
schweimmer. OF Jackson. Mich. and
Mrs Carrie Baumeister. OF Jack
son. Mich. aged So years. Funeral
from residence. SAT 81. Aubin-ave.
"wednesday afternoon at o'clock
The Detroit times., 1917-02-13
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO. Feb. l2.--Hogs RE-
ceipts 10000. market steady. mixed
and butchers. SIC 20di25O good
heavy. il2.20M 1850; rough heavy
90dl220. light. fli.N0m l2.40t
pigs t9-bT1I Cattle Receipts.
22. 600: market steady To i0c lower;
beeves. tsnl22b: cows and hrifers,
s.sbaioso. sssOns25, Texans tsd
1925: calves. tii.750li25 sheep;
native tiO.50dii.5O. western. $40. 80
Til.7o; lambs. t12ai2.t0. western.
Sl2s5al2
The Detroit times., 1917-02-13
CLEVELAND LIVE STOCK.

CLEVELAND. Feb. i2.-fIogs Re-
ceipts 1000 head market active.
workers. SIS: mixed and mediums.
si3. pigs. $3.50; roughs. az. stays.
tIl. c attic. Receipts 30 cars: mar
ket CSC higher sheep and lambs
Receipts 10 cars. market active TO
25c higher. top. SIS Calves Re-
ceipts 500 head market active TO
Csc higher; top. SIS.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-13
EAST BUFFALO LIVE STOCK.
Duonluu A Stevens.

EAST BUFFALO. ~. Y. Feb. IA
Cattle. Receipts 80 cars, market Is
10 zoe higher. prime steers. sll q
LIS. butchers steers and heiterr,
tS.50nfa25. best fat cows. tbds.bO.
butchers cows. ss.5o97.7S; bulls. IS
Hogs: Receipts 40 cars; lower;
heavy and workers.. ti5di3.20. pigs
and lights. sil 75Qi2.
Sheep: Receipts rs cars: strong
top lambs. sl5.t0GI560 yearlinga
wethers. ti2ni2.5o;
ewes, sll0 1850. calves. sbnie.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-13
Produce

Apples per bbl. for
choice and t5d 5 for fancy.
Bsnnnas-Good shipping stock. 81
Besn.-Drlod Limss. lie 10.
Cranberrirs--Late liowes 81 per
Dbl. s. bu.
Dressed CaIve. - Fancy. iSgi9c;
No. ?. lsa lie 10.
Dressed Hog. Light. i4915c:
heavy lgN &c ID.
Fresh NeEetabIes-Grcen peppers,
1bc basket, radishes. IS q 40c don.
parsley. IS a csc doz.. cucumbers. hot
house. t20225: carrots. $50 hu..
Brussels sprouts. use 1t. California
celery, T5c Gisl5 so doz: Florida toma-
toes. ;4.75 5 per s-basket crate; eau
grape Frult-s4a4.50 per crate.
Honey-Fancy white. l6417c. ex-
trncted. sGl0c 10.
Hay--Detroit shippers are paying
the following prices for bsled hay In
car lots Z. o. b. Detroit. No. l timo-
thy. t4s0Gl5 standard timothy.
ti350dlf Hight mixed, $3.50 Ul
No. 2 timothy si2N 10; No. J mixed.
tf35OGif. No, mixed. S10M II; No.
Gio; wheat and cat straw. ss.bons
Lemon--ita4Jo per box.
,,%s.li9g y so.s ~ 100 almonds
1eq 20c. nlherts. tSTi9c Brazilr.
isa aOC' pecans l5W1Sc ~
Oranges -Nsvels. S8c563.75, Flor
ida s3R3 So per box.
Onions s. scat 10 per l00-lb. sack;
Spanish onions. 81 80 per crate
Po,ato~. Michigan car loIsLin.
l--rs-----s - - r . III bu-. western stock
s: 5on255 bu new Bermudas. fil
pouitr, srrinrs. 22a 2ac: light
s~rinrs 2@~ 2ic fancy hens. 22@
&c. mediums 2Off2ic. stag@. "a
tsc. roesters itai5c; geese. ls9 2sc;
pincappIes per crate; s2.75 per
nshsn.-'assa275 dor.
straw berries 80 n i5c quart
sweet Potatoes Jerseys. KILN dried,
s2iO per crate.
JOINING PRICES
Canned Goods -Appie- 81 = 3.75 per
vsl Lima beans 81 l0m LEO; corn
table heets. 81 25aiio; peas. fancy
early June = 30 standards. 81. sal
mon tall 81 90, marrowfat peas
8, 20Il q. carly June. $50 sifted
standard. ~ 50a1.eo dog
Coffee -en~tos. standard. 10 TIC:
medium lSN Joe fancy goa =. Rlo,
= d15isc ~ psckatcs. l9d &c.
r-ih tins osf 90 ~
reed tohbing prices fo0-ib. sacks.
Iran. SCI. STANFORD 1'Adlings SIS
IRE middllurs. $50 cracked corn So
coarse corn meal. tl3 corn and cat
rhNpt hNF TOW
FIour -Johhfnr prices Rect Michi-
~an pntrnt 81 20 second patent. 81
straight $3.50. rure rvc SIS srrirg
nat NJ 80 e0 bbi IN 18th paner sacks.
ou-Raw iinsecd 81 90. boiled lin
Good 81 or iu barrel lots kerosene
fqrls-wnRor or iron barrels. Diamond
headlight sec. perfection &c pa
laclne. H. rcd crown gasoline.
1910 cal
UIIe--No I cured hides 2ic. No.
gre~n hides lec, No cured bulls.
fsr. No green bulls i7C. No. !
cured veal kip 27c No. green veal
hin s2c. M. : cured rnurrain t9c
~ green uurrain. lie. No. ! cured
calf 20c. No J green calf, &c No.
horse hides So No = horse hidss. -:
80 tallow. sc No . tallnw, 81 No.
hffns. ic m No. kin aud calf
&c on shs.nsklns (as 70 amount
WOOL 5ocTs2
The Detroit times., 1917-02-13

TOLEDO. Feb. 1e.--Hogs Receipts
| 600 market loo higher. heavies.
3i2s0: mediums. tl2so. workers.,
sli .50m i2ao, good pigs. all n ll.b0.
Calves Market steady. Sheep and
lambs Market steady
The Detroit times., 1917-02-13
DETROIT oPERA HOUSE

IL seems TO be the fashion this
year. In plays. TO mix slice OF the
slums, several doses OF religion. anu
much OF the oldfashioaod meiodra-
matte heart interest along with bu-
collie simplicity, village narrowness'
d. Wright virtue. gentle opum.sn,
sneaky vlliainy. etc. az evin.neeo IN
tonic" seen for tho nrst time iocaIIy
Monday evening in the detroit cp
era house. There ar 90 number OF
pays OF this sort pleasing the puo
lie this season. the fayorite seeming
To be Turn 10 the Aight. not yet
brought TO Detroit.
Booth Harrington wrote Mister
Antonio" and In Tony, the itinersn'
surdy -surdy man. he has given hr
skinner one OF the most lovabie of
the many stage characters with
which that accomplished actor mas
been associated. Tony. who keeps
lower shop on New York's east side
In the winter months. and trudEes
along the dusty roads and thru IN.
-weet-smeiling nelds and lanes OF
the open country In the lazy summer
days with his faithful little donkey.
Capitano. is "a care-free. honest opti-
mist. ever with gay song OF MS
native Italy on his lips-And a CHEEKY
word for all whom he meets MT
skinner seems TO like Tony. and so
present the charactey that ne makes
hts audience like him, too. There
was no mistakins this Monday even
ing for SIR. skinner was recalled n
great many times at the end OF each
OF tn. four acts OF the play, and even
Ind Ia make - speech OF thanks FOR
the cordial reception given him.
After the playwright introduces
Tony in corner saloon, where his
good nature saves wretehed drunk
from being thrown into the street
minus hat coat and cash ALI or
which he supplies the unfortunate
the action moves 20 small Pennsyl-
vanlR burg called Avalonia. whore
Tony finds the erstwhile bum" he
has befriendsd the austere mayor OF
the town with n spotless reputa-
The Detroit times., 1917-02-13
uELr wANTuD-prwat.s
A BUSINESS TRAINING

A BUSINESS TRAINING
For young women. with pay
while learning. Fine oppor-
tunities for promotion to po-
sitions with better pay.
Steady work under conditions
that are pleasant and health
full. Free disability benefits.
Apply Operators Training
School, John R.-st. and Madi-
son-ave., 8 a. m. to 5 p. m.
Michigan State Telephone
Company.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-13
pAInY- pRanEeF<

Hutter-ENtrR creamery, 3ac ID;
creamery nrrts. 36t4c; dairy. 2sc To-.
ID. packing stock. 2t4c 10.
BgE.-Fresh receipts. cases includ-
ed nrrtR t3hc doz. current receipts
cases
Cheere-Michigan fats. 2Ic: New
York 7tb q 2Bc, domestic Swiss, 40
sc: imported Swiss. 500 soc. brick
cream. 2otk F2lc. iimburEer, lib.
2snc. lib. 73hc long horts. 27c;
daisies. 81 awe III
The Detroit times., 1917-02-13

tured audiences In the Orpheum the
alter, Monday, with "A spectacular eN-
hihition that includes everything
from pantomime 10 high-ciass aero
bBtlcs. There are nearly a score OF
orientals In the company and their
exhibition comprises pantomlme
entitled The slave Market" and
nearly dozen other numbers. Beau
tiful Sccnie and costume effects and
some marvellous stunts make the
SPECTATORS fairly gasp with astonish-
mrnt.
There Is woman on the bill this
week who deserves special mention
she a. Marion Munson. who plays
eight characters In about 10 minutes.
making quick changes In costume
with each one. She puts on what IL
really complete playlet and her
work IA rapid and clever TO an ex-
IRENE.
Elliott and Mullen carry on the
laugh honors with their clever COM
edy and follow ~ up with variety
~ songs. Roth are In blackface.
Campbell and Meeker oTer another
large hatch Of nonsenae that makes
the audience loath 10 see them de-
part. and there's sketch, THE
three players. that introduces some
GOOD acting and a lot OF action.
Chester Gruher opens the bill with
Dutch comedy ia which he IL ma
teriaily assisted by an automatic dog.
Tho picture program Is headed by
Mrs Vernon Castle In the fourth cpl
rode OF the war. preparedness and
sCcietv serial "patria" This picture
IL full 81 exciting events. but It's
chicf interest this week II the dane
inr az Mrs Castle in hotel ball
room Mrs. castle lives up TO her
reputation In the matter OF new
gowns aud other hnery In womans
apparel
The Detroit times., 1917-02-13

own work 10 make Il correct In
every detail. he and MIR. Brady have
made the entire production AS nearly
historically correct as possible.
Frltx Lelbsr. as Bassanio, Was
much appreciated. lie looked every
irch the part and the audience glad
~ overlooked his faulty rendering
81 his lines John Burke. as Antonio,
satisfied everybody and performed
his part In "A dignined way. As was
true az the others. he ala his WORK
with "a seriousness that was impress
sivc without at any time being pain
fully aud dramatically heroic. ~
bert l. Barrett as Lorenzo. Guy
Lindsey as Gratiano and George VIII
son as Tubal performed their parts
In a highly gratifying manner. John
Wray as IAuncelot Dobbo was 80
much employed that the audience
would gladly have had more OF him,
as his comedy tended to add dash
- cheerfulness TO the evenings rou-
tine that made ~ highly enJoyAble.
All OF the other parts were In quite
crpable hands.
Mr. Mantell will ofer Hamlet
Tuesday night. "Richelieu" at Wed
nesday'E matinee and Macbeth
Wednesday evening.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-13
EXPERT WINDOW
CLEANING co

GENERAL JANiToR WORK.
Office. 1876 Fnfmer-st.
floors and windows properly ciesnsa
and work absolutely guaranteed
Our patrons include GENERAL Motors
Co. Packard Motor Co. MIchigan
Drug Co, Detroit Times Odds Motor
Works Burnham- Stoepel A. Co. u.
8 Rndlator Corp. Northern Motor
Co. VIM. 2. BonbriFht a Co. Hay
den. stone a Co. Trussed Concrets
building and many others Phone
Cherry 7is for trial
The Detroit times., 1917-02-13
SODA FOUNTAIN
STORE FIXTURES

or ell kinds mfg We sell direct %
retail trade at iohb~rs prices Sc
- before huvinr Phone Cnf fT7s
for salesman bet Store Fixture
20. 1880 Catherine near Ora'iot
The Detroit times., 1917-02-13

Pvi-tise-the plain nest kind--th.t
a. -a-ha--Ty-e- 1ss De.t.--Mai. Snzo.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-13

they wear are "A dream. They are
two young women. most plea sing O.
look az and listen To. who aing melo-
dies thgt are less strident than are
many vaudeville songs. aud play TO-
gether al the piano.
The Three Royals furnish n gen
eTous supply 81 heroics with their
weight and body-lifting stunts. They
siye the old acts In new dresa. np-
pearing in blacksmith aprons. They
hold each other by the weight OF
their Jaws and do nniehed ensemble
horizontal bar work. At the last
one OF them holds a heavy anvil by
his teeth white his companions beat
"a with hammers.
Margaret Hes. who appears as an
imp % the tenements. has a laugh
producing skit, The Soul savers.
Manning and Lee. mixed team.
bring some good laughs with their
repartes. and please with their sing
Ing. while Mack and Irwin keep up a
dow OF Irish humor and uilling
melodies
The Detroit times., 1917-02-13
A BIC BARGAIN

Two-famlly frame. one-half block
north Oh Jefferson ave. paved
street, one block from school and
churches; 5 rooms and sun parlors
each: side drive with double ga
rage. oak and white ivory finish;
pick shades You can move right
in. $1,000. So 900 down. or will take
lot as part payment.
c. l.. JACKSON
ZAP Drexel Blvd. Hick. 2085
The Detroit times., 1917-02-13

STORAGE furniture. nearly new bar
rain n-I~a cfF.f-e~ - WV an
The Detroit times., 1917-02-13
wANrED-MoNEY
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. PROPERTY

OwNERS-If you have property
suitable for roomlng purposes and
want 10 lease same. call and sec
us Very best OF tenants wanted
VIII pay good rental and secure
lease; one days service. Jackson
a Randall. All smith bldg. Cherry
gas
The Detroit times., 1917-02-13
$500 DOWN RIIYS

A beautiful 2-story frame residence,
one block from East Jefferson,
large bedrooms with sun parlors:
first moor finished natural oak sec
end with ivory; diningroom panels
with leafherettes. full basement.
plate glass mirrors in vestihule,
FUN basement with hot water. fur
mace and tubs.
c. L. JACKSON
642 Drexel Blvd. Hick. 2085
The Detroit times., 1917-02-13
MEETINGS

MASS MEETING OF the applicants 60
membership In the Tippecanoe Ath--
letic club will be held In the audi.
tcrium OF the Detroit Board OF
Commerce, Tuesday. Feb. Ia. az
.. m. Full attendance desired.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-13
Joppixc PRICES

Rsbbi,.-ss. ssa275 doz
straw berries 90 n f5c quart
sweet Potatoes -Jerseys. kiln dried.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-05-09
MOTION PICTURE MEN
AID IN RECRUITING
Patriotic Drive By Film
Men Is Begun

Motion pictures are being used
to splendid advantage in the pres
ent war situation. AS soon as it
became apparent that the United
States would be drawn into the
world conflict. motion picture men.
through the Associated Motion
Picture Advertisers. began plan
ming to give substantial aid to
Uncle Sam.
a committee headed by Arthur
James of Metro. first communica-
ted with the Government authori-
ties at Washington. and then a
conference was held with General
Leonard Wood at Governors Is
land. At this conference plans for
stimulating recruiting by display
ing posters. slides and patriotic
pictures were outlined. General
Wood was enthusiastic over the
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-05-09
Mill Creek Asks
For New Road

\ delegation of Mill Creek far
mers last Tuesday presented pc
tition to the Levy Court for the
macadamizing of the road leading
from Fairview School. north TO
Union. thence via Little Baltimore
to the North Star road. distance
of four miles. There were ~ sig
natures to the position, 10 of whom
own automobiles. r. G.. Bucking-
ham. Harvey j. Davis and Ed
port of the petition which was re-
ceived and filed.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-05-09

him "United States was scarcely a
reality. Yet he had been fed by "Unit-
ed States" for all the years since he
had been In the army. He had sworn
on his faith as a Christian to be true to
"United States" 1t was united
States" which gave him the uniform he
wore, and the sword by his side. Nay,
my poor Nolan. 1t was only because
'"United States" had picked you out
first as one Of her own confidential
men Of honor, that "A. Burr" cared
for you q straw more than for the nat
boat men who sailed his ark for him.
I do not excuse Nolan; I only explain
to the reader why he damned his coun-
try, and wished he might never hear
her name again.
He never did hear her name but once
again. From that moment, Septem-
Der %, 1907, till the day he died, May
II, 1858. he never heard her name
again. For that half century and
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-05-09

ut your mess more or less often It
dinner. His breakfast he ate In his
own stateroom, he always had a state
room, which was where a sentinel, or
somebody on the watch, could see the
door. And whatever else he ate or
drank he ate or drank alone. Some
times, when the marines or sailors mao
any special jollification, they were per-
mitted to invite "Plain-Buttons," as
they called him. Then Nolan was sent
with some officer, and the men were
forbidden to speak Of home while he
was there. They called him "Plain-
Buttons" because, while he always
chose to wear a regulation army uni
form, he was not permitted to wear
the army button, for the reason that
1t bore either the initials or the In
sigma of the country he had disowned.
I remember, soon after Joined the
navy, was on shore with some OF the
older officers from our ship and from
the Brandywine, which we had met at
Alexandria. We had leave to make
party and go up to Cairo and the Pyra-
mids. As we logged along some OF
the gentlemen fell to talking about No
Ian, and someone told the system
which was adopted from the first about
his books and other reading. As he
was almost never permitted to go on
shore, even though the vessel lay In port
for months, his time, at the best,
hung heavy; and everybody was per-
United to lend him books, II they were
not published in America and made no
allusion to 1t. These were common
enough in the old days, when people
In the other hemisphere talked OF the
United States as little as we do Of
Paraguay. He had almost all the for
eign papers that came into the ship,
sooner or later; only somebody must
60 over them first, and cut out any
advertisement or stray paragraph that
alluded to America. Right In the
midst Of one Of Napoleon's battles, or
one Of Canning's speeches, poor Nolan
would find q great hole, because on the
back of the page Of that paper there
had been an advertisement Of a packet
for New York, or q scrap from the
presidents message. I say this was
the first time ever heard Of this plan,
which afterwards I had enough, and
more than enough. to do with. re-
member 1t. because poor Phillips, who
was Of the party, as soon as the allu-
sion to reading was made, told story
Of something which happened at the
Cape Of Good Hope on Nolan's first
voyage; and 1t Is the only thing ever
knew of that voyage. They had
touched at the Cape, and had done the
civil thing with the English admiral
and the fleet, and then, leaving for q
long cruise up the Indian ocean, Phil
lips had borrowed lot Of English
hooks from an officer. which. in those
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idea.
The committee next conferred
with representatives of the Navy
and similar plans to stimulate re-
cruiting in that branch of the SER
vice were decided uoon. Then a
conference was held with the United
States Service Bureau. formerly
the Mayors Defense Committee
of New York.
As the result Of that conference
a new emotion picture recruiting
drive was begun on April 10, the