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Evening star., 1917-09-18
CAPITAL BOYS ACTIVE
IN "RAINBOW DIVISI0N''
On Duty at Headquarters of 42d
Division. Preparing to Go
to France

Washington boys are taking an active
part IN getting the Rainbow Division
started for France. They will be with
the hrst National Guard division TO
see service in the great war
They are on duty at the headouar-
ters of the 42d Division. Camp Albert
L. Mills Mineola. n Y. as members
of the non commissioned staff of what
is known as The Rainbow Division
RegImental Sergt. Maj. Walter s
Davis, infantry, is graduate of Bust
ness High school. class of 1913. where
he was member of the cadets. Soon
after the completion Of his course at
Business he enlisted in the Sd District
of Columbia infantry. and served as
a sergeant with Company X of that
regiment on the Mexican border last
year. He was connected with the
board OF children's guardians of the
District at the time he secured his
present designation.
Benjamin J. Cupid. Summerhays
Who is also a regimental sergeant
major of infantry. was formerly clerk
IN the quartermaster generals office
here. Prior to his appointment in that
Office he served one enlistment as a
yeoman in the Navy, being assigned to
the fagship Sacramento of the Pacific
fleet. and later attended the University
of California, at Berkeley.
Another Business High School boy
with the division is Battalion Sergt.
Mai. Friedrich II. Hammer. infantry
who graduated from that institution in
1909. There he was member of Com
pany E of the cadets, and of the track
team. More recently he was connected
with the bureau of chemistry, Depart
ment of Agriculture. in this city.
The Post Office Department is rep
resented by Clifford ]. Tyrrell of the
division of equipment and supplies
He holds the grade of sergeant first
class. and is detailed to the Quarter
master Corps.
Timothy ]. Abbott, also a sergeant.
first-class, of the Quartermaster Corps,
is graduate of the Georgetown Law
School, and was employed as an as
sistant attorney by the shipping board
All of them are enthusiastic about
service in the field and find the expert
ence far from dull Band concerts
boxing matches. foot ball and base ball
games and other forms of entertain
ment are of daily occurrence. Not the
bugle sounding reveille. but the martial
strains of a regimental band or the
whirr of an aeroplane motor awakes
them around am.
Evening star., 1917-09-18
BULGARIAN MINISTER DENIES.
No Leaks to Berlin Possible
Through His Agency.
10 the Editor of The Star


IN recent issue of The Star a state
ment given out by the Patriotic Educa
tion Society is published advocating
war on the allies of Germany. namely
Austrla. bulgaria and Turkey. as the
most enective way to stop leakage of
information to Berlin. The statement
asserts that the embassies of these
allies OF Germany, with their priyi-
reyes OF sending code messages. afford
q leakage for information to reach
Berlin. and also that the attaches of
bulgaria and Austria having free ac-
cess to the War. State and Navy De
partment. can and do obtain informa-
tlon OF our war plans" The authors
OF this statement are evidently ipno-
rant OF the fact that Austria and Tur-
Key nave now no embassies in this
country. and consequently no Austrian
or Turkish attache can be in commu-
nication with any department of the
government. Bulgaria is the only ally
OF Germany which still maintains its
iegalon mere; but it is absolutely false
mat its representative has the privi-
iege of sending code messages The
iesation has neither a military nor a
naval attache, and with the execution
of my first official visit. about three
years ago, to the secretaries of War
and the Navy. neither nor any official
OF the legation has ever been inside of
the War or Navy Department
But what l wish to deny most en-
phatically is the assertion of the 90
ciety that "Bulgars have been found in
numerous plots against this country
and have been instrumental in stirring
up disorder intended to hamper our
war efforts AS the thousands of Bull
sarians, resident in this country. are
mostly working people, this unWar
ranted charge against them may prove
very mischievous and prejudicial to
their interests 1 unhesitatinply de-
care the charge as wholly gratuitous
and baseless. No Bulgarian. to INV
knowledge, has ever been accused ar
rested or prosecuted for any nIot
against this country or for stirring nm
disorder and hampering its war or in
dustriaI enorts- On the contrary, I
have good reasons to believe that The
authorities of the various states where
Bulgarians live and work consider
them as one of the most loyal and law
abiding elements in the United Statas
STEPHAN PANARETOFF
Bulgarian Minister.
Evening star., 1917-09-18
The Arguing Man.

| hired man to work around,
to groom the cow and feed the
snakes. and after seven weeks |
found he wasn't worth brace of
shakes. I'd say, "Oh, James, l
wish you'd start and paint the
fence dark blue and pink" He'd
say, Have some respect for Art !!
That combination rank, think.
If | should paint it red and green,
the colors nicely would combine,
and every passerby, [ weep,
would cry. ooh, chec! That fence
is fncr' Then I'd reply, Il pay
the mon to have that fence the
way | wish; my way I'll surely
have it done. or YOU will lose your
Job, odshsh.' Then he would
quote a lot of jays. old Rem
brandt, Titan and that mob, to
show that artist folk would raise
4 clamor DER the measly job. SO
we would stand in Joint debate,
until the sinking of the sun. and
when the daylight pulled its
freight, there was no job of paint
ing done. Now. James is poor,
and always was. and always will
he till he dies; he labors too much
with his jaws to satisfy employ
ing guys. My way OF doing
things is punk, I'm always in the
wrong. | know. but when for toll
] pay the pIunb, | guess my way
viii have to so.
WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1917-09-18
SAYS WIFE PLACED NO
RESTRICTIONS ON FUNDS
Gilbert 3. Perkins, in Answer to
Suit, Says She Voluntarily In
dorsed $4,000 Check.

Declaring that his wife voluntarily
indorsed to him a check for S99.324.55,
and not because Of his representation
that lie was skilled III the investing of
money, Gilbert B. Perkins has filed an
sWer to the suit for an accounting
brought against him by his Wife, Clara
Huntington Perkins. There We're no re-
strictions placed by her. he asserts, as
TO where the money should be deposit
cd
Through Attorney J. J. Darlington. the
husband recIjes story of financial
transactions with his wife's father,
whom he described as multi-milIion-
are. when he. being in moderate cir
accustomed. He was promised. he says,
I'VE father-in-law that he could not
maintain the daughter as she had been
accustomed. He was promised. he sails.
a settlement of s250,00O. of which
100000 was direct gift and the bal
ance was to be invested for the main
teuance of his household.
The defendant denies that he has
peen unwilling to account to his wife,
and says that she has filed similar pro-
ceed1ngs against him in New York
Evening star., 1917-09-18
MEN OF COAST ARTILLERY
TAKE TWELVE-MILE HIKE
Company of Fort Myer Camp Re
serve Officers Leaves for
Edsall Rife Range.

With Capt. E NJ. Robinson, from East
Orange. \. J.. in command as student
officer. the Coast Artillery Company
from the Fort Myer training camp for
reserve officers started TODAY on a
twelve mile hike to the Edsal rife
range, for the wind-up of its intensive
training. When this unit returns Fri
day it will proceed at once to Fort
Monroe for big gun practice.
Robert X. Gooch of University, Va.
has been designated as first lieutenant
and Greenville w. Parkin of Bound
Brook. n. j.. as second lieutenant
The first sergeant is Raynor A Fair
less of Portsmouth. Va, and the SER
geants and platoon leaders are Cyrus
j. Kearney of Baltimore, Colin NJ
Mackall of Baltimore. Carl P Mann of
beverly, y. j.. and James ]. Farley of
Newark, n. J.
The 1,450 students officers at Fort
Myer are experiencing this week all
the thrill of anticipation that comes
to soldiers on the eve of going into the
trenches. The Fort Myer men are to
spend three entire days next week in
the dugouts. They will sleep and eat
in the subterranean passages of the
trenches. dug-outs. shelter caves and
bomb-proof structures. They will cook
for themselves, having their slumbers
disturbed by unexpected calls to stand
: Sudru OF " iepei d HieHl dltdCk, or 10
indulge in a bombing fusillade. Actual
battlefront conditions of Flanders will
be introduced as far as possible.
Capt. w. H. Wilbur, physical instruc-
tor at West Point. is now systematic
ing the physical instruction at Fort
Myer and organizing the strong arm
squads" Maj. Herman Koehler, the
West Point drill master, who organized
the strong arm squads" at the first
camp. and who was overseer of the con-
struction of the bayonet runs. is ex-
pected at Fort Myer soon to give a
course of instruction to the leaders of
the strong arm squads.
Evening star., 1917-09-18
JOINT BUYING DISCUSSED.
Mrs. Newton D. Baker and Others
Address Community Meeting.

Mrs. Newton d. Baker. wife of the
Secretary of War. who has been active
in the movement TO obtain for consum
ers a rebate on goods carried home
from stores, talked on reduction of de-
livery costs at a cooperative buying
conference last evening at the Wilson
Normal School
Charles w. Holman of the food ad-
ministration described the successful
operation of community buying in Eu-
rope.
Meetings will be held each Monday
evening to discuss consumers prob
lens. Senator King of Utah. author of
be the speaker next Monday evening.
Evening star., 1917-09-18
APPEALS FOR DONATIONS.
Jelly Glasses and Jars Needed hv
Food Conservation Corm;44

An appeal for donations of jellv
glasses and jars has been made by the
1000 conservation committee of All
souls Church Up to date $50 quarts
OF 1ruit and vegetables and eighty
glasses Of jelly. etc, have been n,Is 10y
Tor the immediate needs of jooaI
charitable institutions A machine bss
been donated for peeling apples. Gir1
scouts from Friendship House have
assisted in this work. nave
The church is open for contributions
every day from to IL o'clock and Iii
Gay tuesdays and SATURDAYS WIZ
canning is being done. "heh
Evening star., 1917-09-18
562 D. C. Men Joined Reon1or rs

There have been recruited fo, .
Regular Army in the District of Co1,'n, ,,ie
bia S62 men up to and includjng Sni
tem6er 10. Five men. We're recruited n
the Two days. September Is ana Is i
The quota for the regular Arm, 10.
the District of Columbia is ss5 TON TON
figures were given out by the adiu,a ne
general uJutant
Evening star., 1917-09-18

School Books, Second hand and New.
Lowdermilk & Co, 14lS F ST NV
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1917-09-18

kodaks--Eastman Goods and Others.
Columbia Photo Sup. Co. 1434 N. Y. ave.
Evening star., 1917-09-18
Annual Fair in October.

". T. Simmons reported on the work
of the garden club committee and the
favorable progress that had been made
during the past summer. He announced
that the annual fair and exhibit of
fruit and vegetables would be held Oc-
tober 3. from 2 to 9 pm. He told OF
the awarding of monthly prizes and the
great interest which the children OF
the community had taken in the move
ment this year. H. C. Gore called at
tention to the fact that the women of
Takoma Park had worked faithfully
during the past summer in placing
products on trays in the "Takoma Park
community dryer" which was on exhi-
bttion in the library and was in opera =
ton prior to the opening of the meet
ing.
Or. H. NJ. Bennett and II. l.. Thorn
ton referred to the numbering of
houses in the park, the former suggest
ing that Eastern avenue and Maple
street receive attention. Mr.. Thornt on
said that the matter of REMEMBERING
several of the streets in the park had
already been taken up with the build
ing inspector.
New members We're elected as fol-
lows: DR.. H. NJ. Bennett, c. II. Quinn
by. S. c. Redmond and J. r. Covert
Evening star., 1917-09-18
CITY ITEMS.
Our Rest Flour. *12.7s Per BbI.:

2O-oz can Baking Powder, 12c; Our
Best Tea, 49c; Our Wonder Coffee. zoe:
Vinegar, 30c per gal: Potatoes. 35c per
PIX, S135 per bush. 412 4th st. Sc.
and all the J. T. d. Pyles Stores.
Evening star., 1917-09-18
New Bank for Takoma Park.

s. c. Redmond, the newly elected
treasurer. told of the new Takoma
Park Savings Bank. which was expect
ed to open within the next two months.
The bank will be located just across
the District line on the Maryland side,
corner of Maple and Cedar streets. The
bank. he said. was established for the
benefit of the citizens of the park.
II. c. Gore. chairman of the school
committee. announced that an outside
architect had been engaged to prepare
plans for the new addition to the Ia
koma Park School, which action had
been approved by the District Com
missioners. Maj. Fletcher and H. l..
Thornton have also visited the archi-
tect and reported progress in the work.
Evening star., 1917-09-18
Barracks Are Inspected.

The barracks at Camp Meade were
carefully inspected yesterday afternoon
by the regimental officers who will
command this section of the camp.
Groups of reserve officers hustled
about the buildings seeing that every
thing would be conveniently lad out
for the troops, while many of them
were busy moving from the barracks
where they had been living into their
own quarters.
The attitude of the whole cantonment
is that of waiting, with full confidence
of being able to take care of those ex-
pected at the stated time.
Brig. Gen. Andrew Hero. jr., who is to
command the artillery units. arrived at
Camp Meade from Hawaii. He is one
of the five generals of the 10Th Dtvi-
sion. having been ordered to take
charge of one of the brigades at the
Admiral training camp. Lieut. Col. T.
A Baldwin and Maj. Barney also ar
rived from Hawaii.
Evening star., 1917-09-18

Moderately Priced Floral Designs.
Skaters service ever prompt. 800 18th.
-Advertisement,
Evening star., 1917-09-18
The Most Attractive Weddings

are those where GUIDE furnishes the
flowers and decorations. 1914 f St
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1917-09-18
RIGID EXAMINATION
FOR DRAFT TED MEN
Some Few of Districts Quota
May Be Turned Back From
Camp Meade.
CANTONMENT ABOUT READY

Some few District of Columbia men
called for the first draft quota may
be sent back home when they are
called upon to pass the physical eX-
animation at Camp Meade. Admiral.
Md This examination Will be more
rigid than the one held when the men
were summoned before the draft board.
The District boards will have to be
ready to send men to fill the places
of those who are found physically dis
qualified.
The big cantonment is assuming
more and more the appearance OF a
military city. and, with the arrival to-
morrow of the first delegation of SOL
diers to be trained for the Natonai
Army. the real work of the big canton
ment will begin.
Many soldiers have arrived since the
1st of September. including military
truck drivers, cavalrymen. lnfantrymen,
Signal Corps men and many members
of the Medical Corps. not to mention
the big contingent OF reserve officers
from Fort Myer. Fort Niagara and
other training camps. There are
enough from the Regular Army to
spread among all the regiments so that
thew may give a decided impetus to the
training of the men.
Several thousand men, the first con-
tingent of drafters. will arrive from
eastern Pennsylvania tomorrow, when
the camp will be formally opened
Forty-five per cent of Pennsylvania S
draft quota should be on hand by Sat
urIaV
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-03
WELL KNOWN BLACKSMITH HERE.

Sam Matheson, who for many years
was engaged in the blacksmithing
business in Manchester, has again en-
gagged in the business here. Last week
Mr.. Matheson took over the horse
shoeing and blacksmithing business
formerly conducted by Anderson &
Jackman, on Franklin street Some
weeks ago this firm was dissolved and
Mr.. Jackman was conducting the bust
ness in his own name. Last week Mr..
Jackman enlisted in the army, where
he was at once placed in blacksmith
ing division.
Mr.. Matheson is first-class horse
shoer and general blacksmith and has
many friends in and near Manchester
who will be pleased to learn that he
is again to engage in the business
here He invites all of his old friends
to come to his shop when they have
work of any kind, and solicits new
customers, and guarantees them first
class work in all lines.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-03
PARENT = TEACHER ASSOCIATION

On Monday evening, Oct. s, at 1880
the Parent-Teacher association will
give a reception to the teachers, and
parents of all school children. While
it is only right and proper to drop all
non-essential activities during the war
we must double our efforts to make
the training of our young people the
very best to fit them for the heavy
burdens waiting for them. The Asso-
citation exists for that purpose, but
can be effective only as the parents
cooperate through it. Come to the
high school Monday night and meet
your children's teachers, and take part
in the discussion that will follow an
address by Miss Myra Call of Cedar
Falls. Miss Call is one of the most
able instructors in the state teachers
college, and is also chairman of the
Educational Committee of the Iowa
Federation of Women's clubs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-03
A HALF CENTURY OF MARRIED
LIFE.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Hockaday of
this city celebrated their golden we'd
ding anniversary on Saturday, Sep
tember 29th, 1917, and for this auspic-
ious occasion more than three hundred
of the relatives and friends from ev-
cry corner of the county assembled
during the afternoon. The plans for
this occasion were carefully laid by
the children of this worthy couple
and nothing that would add to tie
pleasure of the occasion was overlo. X
ed. A large tent was pitched in the
yard where the large gathering OF
friends met the bride and groom of
fifty years, and spent most delight
full afternoon. Delicious refresh
ments were served during the after
noon. #@
Mr.. and Mrs. Hockaday are among
the early settlers of the county. The
former was born in Devonshire, Eng
land, February 14th, 1845. He was
brought by his parents to the United
States when he was but six we: :ks
old. He spent his boyhood days at
Itasco, Illinois. On May 10th, 1864,
Mr.. Hockaday enlisted in the Union
army. After receiving his discharge
he came to Delaware county and To-
Gated near Almoral Mrs. Hockaday
was born in Bloomingdale, Illinois
in 1S49, and with her parents located
at Almoral in 1855. On September 20,
1867, they were married, the ceremony
being performed by the Rev. Mr..
Thompson, pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal church of Earlville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hockaday have been
singularly blessed in the rearing of
their large family. The children are
Mrs. A. E. Clark, of Honey Creek
township; John c. Hockaday of Gree
ley; Mrs. Emma Parker of Cedar Falls,
w. w. Hockaday Of Almoral; o. U.
c. j., and R. F. Hockaday Of Manches-
ter, and Mrs Nettie Farmer of Edge
wood. One son, Bert, passed away in
this city several years ago.
No couple in Delaware county
stands higher in the estimation OF
our people than do Mr., and Mrs. VIM.
Hockaday. Both are young in spirit,
and have drawn to them hundreds of
close friends by their many kindly
acts and the neighborly good will
which they have shown to all who
have learned to know them.
The Democratic congratulates Mr..
and Mrs. Hockaday upon having at
tanned to their golden wedding ami
versary, and is pleased to note tha,
both are in the enjoyment of good
health, with every prospect Of many
more years of happiness and con-
tentment among their family and host
of friends.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-03
MESS FUND FOR co. H IS STARTED

A mess fund for Co. H has at last
been started. For some weeks there
has been considerable agitation in
Manchester that the members Of Com
pany H should have a mess fund, upon
which the boys could draw for little
extras" for Sunday dinners. 1t be-
came known here some time ago that
all the companies in the Iowa brigade
had such fund except the .Manches-
ter company. The Democrat has been
informed by Mr.. Jos. Hutchinson that
there is now in the bank the sum of
$1S2 as a starter towards this fund.
This amount was cleared at the dance
given in the armory last Fourth of
July. Mr. Hutchinson has written
Capt Grossman that this sum has been
set aside for a mess fund upon which
they can draw, in fact which will be
turned over to the company to use in
such way as will serve the needs of
the boys.
We understand that the Woman'S
Committee of the County Council Of
Defense is back of the movement to
add to this fund.
The government supplies it's soldiers
with plenty of good wholesome food,
but makes no provision for the little
"extras" which everyone Graves. Com
panies who have had mess funds could
have a change for Sunday dinners
from the regular government ration.
Company H thus far had to adhere to
the government ration for seven days
a week, except as these delicacies
were furnished by individual dona-
tions.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-03
THE SEED CORN SITUATION.

A seed corn meeting was held in
the City opera house Monday after
noon. The meeting was addressed by
Mr.. Tracey, seed corn expert of Ames.
A number of farmers were present.
Mr.. Tracey impressed the necessity of
selecting seed corn at once as good
seed will be very scarce next year and
the amount of food produced next year
depends upon the quality of seed
planted All farmers are urged to Sc
lect their seed at once. The average
Iowa farmer will plant about eight
bushels of seed corn next spring. We
must have the seed and it cannot be
supplied elsewhere. Seed can be saw
ed even though the corn is not mature.
Begin picking seed corn soon after
the ears have dented we'll. If proper
ly dried such corn will make good
seed. If more mature seed can be Sc
cured later another lot can be saved.
Select from strong, vigorous stalks
which have ears neither too high nor
too low. Be sure to select plenty.
Every grower should save a bushel
for every four acres to be planted. This
will allow for re-selecting and discard
ing the poorest next spring. This is
important where immature corn is be-
ing saved, as certain per cent. will
usually be worthless. Use sack over
shoulder or one horse sled or cart
to gather rapidly.
Some good places to store seed are
in the attic, an unused room in the
house, cellar with furnace, we'll venti-
lated building. Don't store in damp
or unventilated building or near stock.
Seed corn must be dried quickly and
kept dry Freezing will not harm per-
fectly dry corn.
Don't attempt to dry without hang
ing so that the ears do not touch each
other. Use string, crib wire or one of
the many hangers sold on the market
But do not forget these two things
don't neglect to get your seed sup
ply and get it early, and hang and
store it where it will dry properly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-03
HARVEST HOME PICNIC.

The Ladies' Society of the Congre-
gational church will serve a picnic
supper at the home of Mrs. A. B. Car
hart on Friday evening Of this week.
All members and friends of the church
are urged to come. The supper will
be served from $50, until all are
served. The hour is set early so that
all who wish may attend the lecture
by Mrs. Norton at the Methodist church
later in the evening. Bring your own
dishes, and plan to spend a social
evening.