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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Mrs. Samuel M. Winston has re-
turned from Detroit, Mich, where she
attended the Grand Session of the
Daughters of Isis and en- route home
stopped in Chicago as a guest of Mrs.
C. H. Lewis and mother.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Mr.. w. G. Osly, who has been at
tending the Woodmen Convention at
Denver, Colo, visited Mr.. Martin
Young en- route to his home at Bren-
ham, Tex.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Among the guests present at the
dance last Wednesday night at the
Armory Hall were Misses Mable Car
ter, Anna Carter of Oklahoma, Cor
della Masterson of Manhattan, Kans.;
Messrs. Roy p. Garrett, Hady Marion
of Horton, Kans., and Elmer Lindlay
of San Francisco, Calf.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Among the officers of the Grand
Royal Arch Chapter is MI. A. l..
Thomas of Jefferson City, who was
reelected Deputy Grand High Priest.
Brother Thomas is one of the hardest
working and most popular Masons in
the jurisdiction.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Dr.. Mcqueen Carrion, captain of
the Tennis Team, was indisposed this
week and unable TO accompany the
members of the team to st. Louis, Mo.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Thomas of JEFF
ferson City, Mo-, are spending two
weeks at Excelsior Springs, Mo.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Mrs. D. A. Sizemore and daughter,
Mrs. Moses Barber, of Topeka, Kans.,
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. H. H.
Hughes of 2613 Michigan avenue.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

MI. and Mrs. Clarence Moss and
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Gordon and two
children motored from Topeka to Kan
sas City. Kans., last Saturday and will
remain here visiting friends the next
eight or ten days. They are the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Evans and
Mrs. Cora Merritt, 1412 N. Sth street.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. F. Lewis, 1914
Lydia avenue, are spending their vaca
ton in New York City. They will
be away about a month.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Mrs. Gussie Shelby and mother re-
turned from Jefferson City where
they attended the funeral of their ne
phew and grandson.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Mrs. Cora E. Taylor is visiting
friends in st. Paul, MINI.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Rev. Jas. W. Holley and wife return
ed from a two weeks visit with par
ents at Yankton, S. Oak. Rev. Holley
is one of our coming young preachers
and is the pastor of the Progressive
Baptist Church.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Mrs. Jewel Brown of Topeka, Kan,
passed through the city en- route to
Excelsior Springs, Mo-, and was the
guest of Mrs. A. S. Fulcher, Mrs. A.
G. Allen and Mrs. Co1rine Smith.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Prof. Robert G.. Jackson and Miss
Buelah Douglass of Western Univer-
sity conducted a very successful con-
cert at Convention Hall at Tulsa,
Okla, Thursday evening, August Is.
They rendered a characteristic pro.
gram composed very largely of pro-
auctions by Negro authors. Miss
Douglass developed in an incredibly
short time a splendid male octette
which rendered many well received Sc
lections. MI. Forrest L. Oliver sang
two unusually pleasing tenor solos
with pipe organ accompaniment by
Prof. Jackson. The concert was given
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Trimble and
son of Memphis, Tenn, are visiting
Mrs. Trimble's sister, Mrs. S. H.. Dav-
idson and family at 2410 N. 5th street.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Mrs, c. E. Fulcher, 1851 Vine street,
left for an extensive trip to Imperial,
Calif, to visit her mother. While
away she will visit her cousin in Los
Angeles, Calf, and other points in
California.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Col. j.. H. Weeden and captain T. S.
Hulsey left last Friday night for
Poughkeepsie, New ork, to attend the
18th biennial session of the Supreme
Lodge, X. of p, E. & w. Hemis.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25
IN MEMoRIAM.

In fond ~remebrance of my dear son,
Willie Williams, who departed this
life August rs, 1915.
Sad it was when Jesus called him
We little thought on that day
My dear son would be called away
In our sorrow we hope to meet him
at the Pearly Gates.
Sadly missed by
MRS. ANNIE CLEVELAND.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

VACANT SEPTEMBER 1st-Three
Apartments ($2O.OOl in the Alpha, ed
and Paseo. Call Home phone, Lin
wood 20.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

, Mr.. E. Spruell returned Sunday
morning, August IS, from the Grand
Lodge at Jefferson City, Mo-, Str
Louis and Chicago, reporting a fine
trip.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Mrs. Chas. Chiles of Chilesville,
Okla, is visiting her son and daugh-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Ewing, of 1908
E. Gath street.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Miss Viola Mosely, daughter of the
late DR.. ]. M. Mosely, of Fort Worth,
Texas, will be the house guest of Miss
Marguerite Idelett Fair for two weeks
at 1922 Flora avenue
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Mr.. T. j. Crawford of Hopkinsville,
KY, who has been visiting Mrs. M. E,
Adams, returned home Wednesday
greatly pleased with our city.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Mr.. Geo. w. Teeters, who spent his
vacation at st. Louis, Mo-, and Cincin.
natl, o., returned to the city much re-
freshed and says he enjoyed his trip
very much.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

uuIbs SOld H. 1dyIOl 10 fAoANAhb
friends in st. Paul, MINI.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Thomas of JEFF
ferson City, Mo-, are spending two
weeks at Excelsior Springs, Mo.
Mrs. d. A. Sizemore and daughter,
Mrs. Moses Barber, of Topeka, Kans.,
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. H. H.
Hughes of 2613 Michigan Eel
Mrs. Gussie Shelby and mother re-
turned from Jefferson City where
they attended the funeral of their ne
phew and grandson.
Mr.. T. J.. Crawford of H~opkinsville,
KY, who has been visiting Mrs. M. E.
Adams, returned home Wednesday
greatly pleased with our city.
Mrs. s. E. Bean, 1892 Grand ave-
nue., is in st. Louis, MO, visiting
friends. Before returning she will
spend a week in Chicago.
Miss Emma Juan Blanton left last
Sunday night for st. Louis, Mo She
will also visit Omaha, Neb., before
returning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Pritcthett and
Mr.. and Mrs. Luella of Denver, Colo,
are the guests of Mrs. H. B. Brooks,
PIP West Prospect avenue, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Waldron and sis
ter, Miss Emery, who have been visit
ing in Sedalia, Mo-, and Pleasant
Green, Mo, are expected home today.
Chauffeurs' Gasoline Dance Monday
night, August 81, at the Armory Hall,
Cottage and Vine streets. Prof. Frank
Buckner, floor manager.
Mrs. Chas. Chiles of Chilesville,
Okla, is visiting her son and daugh-
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Chauffeurs' Gasoline Dance Monday
night. August 81, at the Armory Hall,
Cottage and Vine streets. Prof, Frank
Buckner, floor manager.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Mrs. s. E. Bean, 1882 Grand ave
nue., is in st. Louis, MO, visiting
friends. Before returning she will
spend a week in Chicago.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Waldron and sis
ter, Miss Emery, who have been visit
ing in Sedalia, Mo-, and Pleasant
Green, Mo, are expected home today.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Miss Emma Juan Blanton left last
Sunday night for st. Louis, Mo. She
will also visit Omaha, Neb., before
returning.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Pritcthett ant
Mr.. and Mrs. Luella of Denver, Colo
are the guests of Mrs. H. B. Brooks
PIP West Prospect avenue, this week
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-19
KEOkUK PARTY
ATTENDS MEETING
Nineteen Members of ST. Paups
Brotherhood at Entertainment
Given at Fort Madison
Last Evening.

The brotherhood of st. PauIs Ger
man Evangelical church of Fort Madi-
son held an entertainment in Its hall
for their members and guests last
night, which was attended by party
from Keokuk. After a very excellent
musical program and several humer-
our readings, those present enjoyed a
generous lunch prepared and served
by the young ladies of the church.
The long and short quartet of Keokuk.
composed Of Fred Kirchner, Gus on,
Karl Klann and Carl Sitter, rendered
two very good numbers.
The following members of ST. Paul's
brotherhood of this city made the trip
to Fort Madison to attend this meet
ing:
Geo. A. Kirchner. Gus OF, Daniel
Seeman, Irwin Schmidt, Karl Klann,
Ernest Klann. Carl Sitter, Karl
Schmidt, A. ". Jones, Rev. A. G.
Ernst, Henry Luft, Geo. Hoffman, Fred
Kirchner, Delmar Kirchner, H. G.
Bode, Theo. Bode, J. H. Heineman, j.
]. Leu. G. o. Schmidt.
ST. Johns brotherhood was only re-
Gently organized and a great deal OF
credit should be given it Tor the pro-
gress it is making in brotherhood
work.
The majority Of the keokuk delega-
ton made the trip by automobile.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-19
Stock Market Notes.

UNITED Press Leased Wire serVicel
NEW YORK, April lS.-NeN
Haven lost 4 points from the opehlhs
during an otherwise stiff market "
day, selling at one time as low AZ
1914. Recovery from this point Was
quick, but sales were far below ln'
opening figure. .a;-,
The loss was due to unloaalns
caused by the application at Hal
ford for permission to issue i've nun
dred thousand shares of seven PEI.
cent cumulative preferred STOCK y
retire notes and other indebteahess
U. S. Steel was strong, advancing =
112a, after a strong opening. w
pers and other steel issues Iroop.s
along behind. Rails with the eXcep
ton of New Haven, were ANU
steady. o, .t,f.
U. S. Steel up q in general sun, ~.
euing of the stock market on 'It
opening today. Marine opened o, a.
27A, up s.; Marine preferreeao >, '' IN
up "a; Bethlehem Steel B lZo54' s up
q: Crucible Steel 61&, up 70 otk
public Steel so, up q; Reading ''7s'
I'D "a.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-19

The river will continue rising from
Davenport to Warsaw for the re-
mainder of the week. Thirteen foot
stage is probable at Keokuk.
Weather Conditions.
The advancing southwestern de-
preston has developed a marked
storm center in western Kansas this
morning High temperature prevail
ed on it's front, in the central val
Ieys, with local showers from the
plains states to the western lakes,
and cooler weather is following in
the mountain region, with snow fall
ing at Denver.
Local Observations.
April. Bar. Their. Wind W'th'r
IS 7 p. m.-29.97 81 SW CPdy
10 7 a. m.-29.S7 81 Sc Crdy
Precipitation, trace.
Stage of river at a. M, 11.3 feet.
Change in "a hours, rise q.
Mean temperature 18th, IL.
Highest, 81.
Lowest, 62. :.
Lowest last night. So.
FRED 2. GOSEWISCH,
Observer.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-19


! the German orders were to resist at
all sacrifices of men and of supplies.
1t was noted that no counter-ouen-
sive movements of a general nature
are being attempted by the enemy.
The Teuton commanders are exerting
every ounce of their strength in try
ing to hold to the line; they appar-
emily realize it cannot be expected
the exhausted German troops will be
able TO face the terrific French artil-
lery fire in offensive operations.
Every battle. front dispatch receiv-
ed here emphasized the bloody exc
cution Of the French artillery.
Against the favorite German defense
method of massing men. the hail of
the French projectiles has been
appallingly bloody. Great gaps are
torn in all the enemy lines. When
the French dash forward in infantry
attacks these decimated divisions
fight desperately, but the tremen-
dously shaking bombardment which
they have undergone has it's effect in
shattered nerves. Observers in the
fighting east OF Rheims declare the
slaughter has been as great as In any
fighting of the war
But the German losses do not de-
ter the Teutonic army chiefs from
massing more men and throwing
them into the range of the French
guns, or in reach of the now in
spired French assailants.
German Official Report.
BERLIN, (via London) April 10
French attacks in a great offensive
oh h.,
failed to attain those ends, although
some tactical advantage has been
gained by the enemy, today's official
statement asserted.
"On Tuesday night" the war Office
reported, "a local attack near Braye
succeeded. Near Vile AUX Bots,
able, we established our forces to
the rear of the line of Notifications
Attacks at Chemin Des Danes and
especially violent ones near Craonne
sanguinarily failed.
Official orders found indicate how
far-reaching were the objects of the
French attack on Monday. The
French commands did not realize
them at any point practically, ana
only approximately attained their
tactical Objects
Last Loan Of War.
THE HAGUE April 1g-Hailing
the success Of the new German war
loan as crushing blow to America"
German newspapers received here to-
day called special attention to the fact
that the loan was floated during the
war preparations Of the United States
against Germany.
The fact that the huge $1,000, 00O,-
900 loan met practically no opposition
in congress, they pointed out, had
the necessary Psychological effect in
making the German loan such sue
cess
Press comment was practically
unanimous in its prediction that this
will be "the last loan Of the present
war,
British Take Rest Today.
LONDON, April 19.-It was still
Frances turn today in the Franco
British offensive. British troops were
evidently fairly inactive, consolidat-
ing their positions, bringing up more
supplies and seeking out the enemy's
weak spot for the next turn they VIII
have against the Germans.
Field Marshal Haig reported moth
ing Of special interest in the fighting
along all of his front. The first phase
of the British drive has been entirely
successful. now comes the pause In
preparation, possibly for the second.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-19
NEW RUSSIA
MAKES PLEDGE
CONTINUED from Page -

on the eastern front could bring about
a separate peace. London believes.
az would be willing to give my lie
for a conference Of all socialists TO
bring about universal peace, ne sala'
but / should vote against a separate
peace.
Socialists and liberals are interest
ed in democratizing international re-
lations so that the people VIII deter
mine war questions without secret UP
lomacy, Then, by establishing inter
national arbitration, with the elimina-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-19
THE WEATHER.
Weather Forecast.

III. S. Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau.j
For Keokuk and vicinity: Showers
and cooler tonight and Friday.
For Iowa: Showers and cooler to-
might; partly cloudy west; probably
showers east portion; cooler east and
south portions.
For Missouri: Probably showers
tonight and Friday; cooler Friday
and west and central portions TO-
night.
For Illinois: Showers tonight and
Friday; cooler Friday and northwest
and extreme northeast portions to-
night.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-19

ton of great ornaments, we can nave
real and lasting peace.
"All the learned socialist democrats
and socialist revolutionists | Know,
certainly will oppose to the last the
idea of a separate peace. They repre-
sent both extremes Of the revolution
and the moderate element-the labor
ites-as well. With them humanity is
higher than nationalism."
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-19
UP %
.HosnitaI Ships Sunk.

limited Press Leased Wire scr 0iiei
LONDON, April 19:-More am h,
hospital ships have been sun O
German submarines, Cbance ,n,,ncee
the Eycheuuer Bonar Law annouhJn9; =,
today in the house Of commons 11,I sink
said details of the additions,
ings would be made public later
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-19
A.. u.,uhes, Good Example.

Aberdeen News: Charles cam.
Hughes may have his faults as . = he
paigner, but it cannot be sa ia doesn't
isn't a good loser, nor that \ ne Good nod ex-
set the rest of the country asident in
annie bv standing by the presiai n this
. yerv whole hearted fashion -
time of national peril.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-19
$4,000 From Ship at Sea.

TINTED Press Leased Wire SerNi Co
NEW YORK, April 19.-seve u d The
NAV members of the crew Oh n, 70
Norwegian schooner AIo1Su lille al
moved by British warshIp today
sea March s, 1t was rumoIeu
nv arrivals from South A1flei i0
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-19
BRAZIL GERMANS
ARE IN REVOLT
Continued from page ~

found damaged in some degree by the
German crews. according to formal Of
fetal statements today. The ministry
announced that it had decided to eXpel
all Germans, Austrians and Turks
from military and civil employment in
army and naval arsenals.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-19
sIsekers Cannot Eseape.

WASHINGTON, April 19.-Men who
marry to dodge military service. VIII
not escape, under ruling OF the war
department today.
All men married since the outbreak
OF the war will be treated upon the
same basis as unmarried men, insofar
as their military obligations are con-
cerned," the department announced
officially. asking at the same time that
tn press give prominence to the rule.
Recent reports in all big cities indl-
Gated big rush to marry after war
was declared.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-19
INSISTS ON DRAFT
BILL PASSAGE
CONTINUED from page -

congress is again talking adjourn
ment
Many believe now that the session
can be ended by June /.
Leaders OF both parties are sound
ing out members as to opinion on
this.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-19
Chicago Seed Market.

Chicago Seed Market
CHICAGO, April 18.-Rye-No.
$1.93Q1.94.
Barley-S1.2091.50.
Timothy-Nominal.
Clover-$1200017.O0.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-19

Ewes, s9.5O@12.25; yearlings, sl2,75Q
14.25; lambs, $I3.O0@l5.T clipped
lambs, Sl2.00@12.75.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-19
Omaha Live Stock.

OMAHA. April 19.-Cattle receipts
800; market steady. Steers, $500
Q12.S5; cows and heifers, $500
1885; stockers and feeders, $3.50
9.75; calves, s9.00@12.50; bulls ana
stays, $8.00@9.50.
Hog receipts 9,4O0; market steady,
weak. Bulk, $15.00Q15.50; top,
$3.50.
Sheep receipts TOO; market steady.
Yearlings, S12.00@13.75; wethers,
$11.50Q12.75; lambs, $14.25Q 1870;
ewes, S1O.00@12.25.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-19
Horse and Mule Market.

| ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April 18.-Horses|
The southern market is about liksI
| it was last week, better grades meet
ing with fairly good demand audi
cheaper stuff quiet and selling OIL
| There is a fair offering of good bis|
horses available Singles hays|
brought up to 1915 this week. With
$435 the top on good teams. Ths|
demand for inspection sorts cofl
tinues to exceed the supply, as ri
ceipts in this quarter appear to b
steadily dropping off. Since tn
/ French are conducting more 10
eral inspection than ever and want
an unlimited number.
Heavy draft. extra. ........ S19OGzNI
Eastern chunks ........... 15OGlAI
Southern horses, good to
Southern horses, plain. 49,. 9OqlNI
Southern horses, common. 60q w
Mules-A light run. The call foil
farm workers and cotton mules ii
about over, but has given way tol
an especially good trade in miners.
Good quality miners found broad
demand and brought good steaN
prices today, others were draggy ahl
values not satisfactory. The marhe'
was in fair chaps at the close, WIN
about everything cleaned up.
Ie m 1917 hands Sl5UG-W|
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-19

Yearlings, s12.00@13.75; wethers,
$1150Q12.75; lambs, S14.25Q15.70;
ewes, s1O.o0@12.25.
Kansas City Live Stock.
KANSAS CITY. April 19.-Cattle
receipts 2.0O0;. market steady. Steers
sSS0@13.00; lows and heifers, >3.50
@11.5O; stcckers and feeders, $500
911.OO; calves, $8.00@13.25.
Hog receipts 1000; market 5@1Oc
lower. Bulk, $15.15@15.75; heavy.
s15.7O@15.S5; medium. $15.409 1880;
light, $I4.9O@15.56.
Sheep receipts 5000; market
steady. Lambs, s12.25915.60; ewes.
s1100@13.oO; wethers, $7.oo@14.oo
Chicago Produce.
CHICAGO, April 19.-Butter-Ex-
tras, 45kc; firsts, 44k045c; dairy
extras, 43@44c; dairy firsts, 413s %
421ac.
Eggs-Ordinary firsts, 34@341sc;
firsts, 35@36c. ss
Cheese-Twins, 24h@25c; Young
Americas, 241k 925c. s.
Potatoes-Receipts 80 cars; fancy
and Minnesotas, s2.e0@3.00 per
bushel
Live poultry--Fowls. 221ac; ducks,
17@23c; geese, 13Q16c; turkeys, zoe.
New York Produce.
NEW YORK, April 19.-Flour mar
ket dull
Pork market firm. Mess, $4,000.
49, nct
spot, s21.5o921.6o.
Sugar, raw, market quiet. Centrifu-
gal test, s6.39@6.46; Muscavado SO
test. $5.62@5.e9.
Sugar, refined, market quiet. Cut
loaf, sS.65@940; crushed $s.50@9.25;
powdered $7.60@s.65; graduated.
s7.50@8.50.
Coffee Rio No. 7 on spot, 10Bc.
Tallow market firm. City, 13A ;;
country, 131s@14c; special, lac.
Hay market steady No. l, s110; No.
3, 70@S0c; clover. 6o@971ac.
Dressed poultry market strong. Tur-
keys, 1SQ34c; chickens, 23@31c;
fowls, 21@27c; ducks, 15027c.
Lave poultry market active. Geese,
1101Sc; ducks, 1S@24c; fowls, 100
&c. turkeys, zoe; roosters Ice; chick
ems, broilers, 4545Oc.
Cheese market firm state milk
common to special, 24@271ac; skins,
common to specials, 13@21c.
Egg market firm Receipts 22,237.
Nearby white fancy, 1914 939c; near
by mixed fancy, 36@37c; fresh, $50
3Shc
Butter market steady. Receipts 765
Creamery extras, 46A @461sc; dairy
tubs, 3S@46c; imitation creamery
frsts, 3S@3sc.
ST. Louis Hay and Straw.
ST LOUIS, Mo-, April 1S.-Hay-l
Receipts of "A cars included 81 timo-
thy, IL clover mixed and l alfalfa.
A steady and strong market for timo-
thy and clover mixed was, again
quotable; an active demand for all
grades at full values continues 10
be the rule. Market for clover ard
alfalfa is unusually strong, with
prices at premium stage, due TO
their extreme scarcity and urgent
requirements.
Mixed at $40 to s22; timothy a.
SO to $3.50.
Straw, scarce and strong at $3.50.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-14
JAPAN IN SYMPATHY
WITH THE ALLIES

Toxic. March li-Vice-Admlral
Tetsutaro Sato. President of the I'm
perial Naval College, in statement
about the combined naval operations
IN the present war says the Japanese
fleet has touched almost every coast
in the Pacific ocean. some ships cruis-
ing more than 1900 miles. He ex-
plains that nearly every ship of the
Imperial navy has been engaged At
one time or another, and that more
Than $1,000 officers and men has par
uipated
The vice-admiral adds: 1T has
been no small satisfaction to Japan
and to the Imperial navy to find that
the people of Australia and Canada as
well as OF Great Britain have fully
appreciated Japan's sympathy and as
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-14

Piraeus, March IA The pres-
dents of the 800 labor unions of The
Piraeus and Athens have presented
American Ministers Droppers with a
protest for transmission TO the pres-
dent of the United States, against
the allied blockade of Greek ports
What is NEST painful. says the
protest. lis that the blockade is be-
ing continued even after the govern
ment has accepted and executed the
onerous conditions of the last ulti.
matum Of the powers. who have for
no new demands whose ac-
ceptance could bring about the lift
ing of the blockade.