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The Colorado statesman., 1918-01-19
Scholars Buy Thrift Stamps.

Denver.-According to figures com
piled by C. NJ. Schenck, treasurer of
the school board, the school children
of Denver have subscribed through
the opportunities offered by the educa-
tional institutions to $S2,500 worth of
war savings and thrift stamps. In ad-
dition to this amount they have sub
scribed through banks and other
agencies so that a conservative esti-
mate. according to directors of the
city campaign, would place the
amount for which school children
have subscribed at $4,000 worth.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-01-19
Re,erve Bank Ready for Business.

Denver.-With all necessary modifi-
cations in building arrangements
completed, principal fixtures installed
and furniture equipment about fin
ished, the new branch of the Kansas
City Federal Reserve Bank in process
of establishment here on the second
floor of the building formerly occu-
pied by the Int tate Trust Company
Sixteenth and Lawrence streets, Is
practically in readiness for business
and word is expected from Kansas
City any day authorizing the formal
opening of the bank.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-01-19

Athletic work in army camps and
cantonments is in the hands of 81
trained organizers and coaches. They
are civilian aids on the staffs of COM
manding officers, and their salaries are
paid by the government.
Particular attention has been given
to boxing, as it assists men in bayonet
fighting. A committee of best-known
boxers worked out plans, and moving
pictures to teach boxing have been
made. Baseballs, bats, basketballs
and soccer balls, boxing gloves, and
other equipment are supplied each
company, in part, from a government
appropriation.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-01-19

To help increase the pork supply the
department of agriculture has released
to motion picture theaters, through one
of the large companies, a film show
ing the work of the boys pig clubs
which the department is organizing in
all parts of the country. The film
shows methods of instructing farm
boys who have Joined the agricultural
clubs how to raise better pigs and the
methods used by club members in car
rying out instructions.
The first pig club was organized In
Louisiana in 1910. Now approximately
$4,000 members are enrolled through
out the country. Clubs in several
states are planning to send carloads of
fat hogs to fairs and stock shows, after
which they are to be marketed coop
eratively.
Other moving pictures being used to
show the Importance of increased food
production show activities in the ma
tional forests, important sources of
timber and water supply.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-01-19

Among the regulations for the regis
tratfon of German alien enemies in the
United States during the first week OF
February, are the following:
All German males of the age of four
teen years and upward are required
to register Notice of time and place
of registration will be given by pub
LEGATION in newspapers.
The affidavit of each registrant must
be accompanied by four unmounted
photographs, signed across the face
so as not to obscure the features. and
the finger prints of each registrant
shall be taken.
Between 10 and 10 days after reg
Istratlon each alien enemy must again
appear before his registration officer
to obtain registration card, which
will bear his name and his left thumb
print. This card must be carried by
the registrant for future Identification.
An alien enemy who changes his
place of residence to another place
within the same registration district
must at once report the change to the
registration officer. No alien enemy
shall move out of the district without
a permit. Application for permit
must be made upon a form furnished
by the department of justice, giving
full particulars as to date, reason for
change, and intended place of resi-
dence.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-01-19

The committete on public inforpa'
tion has made the following trnnsla
tion of n story appearing In the Oc-
tober 10, 1917, issue of the LeipzlgeI
Volkszeitung:
"a sample of the fashion after
which bloated landlords treat the wives
of soldiers has been brought to our
attention from Upper Langenau in
Sllesia. One of the hired men of Doc
tor Mueller's agricultural estate has
been for long time at the front. His
wife, who had worked alongside her
husband before the war after the usual
custom, remained in the ranks of the
field hands and accordingly retained
her farm cottage. October this wom-
an got the following letter:
"'The undersigned baliff of the es-
tate hereby gives you notice as of this
date to the field service for January
l, 1918. On that day you are to give
up your house. The work which you
are doing on the farm does not COM
pensate the farm for the loss which
accrues to 1t through the continued
support of your family. Look out for
yourself away from this farm, your
house is needed for other USE
"The woman communicated the notice
to her husband with these words: 1
must tell you my distress, soon l shall
not be able to see the paper for my
tears. What shall l do? Winter Is ut
the door and the cottage is full of lit
tie children
"Thus the bailiff of the estate of q
bloated landlord turns a family with
eight children out of doors in midwin-
ter while the man is at the front.
Comment takes care of itself"
The Colorado statesman., 1918-01-19

War credits extended to foreign gov
crnments since the United States en-
tered the war total S4. 236, 100000. OF
this Great Britain received S2,045, ,OOO-
600; France, $1,2S5, 100000; Italy,
$500, 100000; Russia, 1926, 100000; Bel
gium. S77, 100000; Serbia. $4.000,00O.
1t is estimated that. 10000 different
articles are needed in modern warfare.
The clothing equipment of but one In
fantryman for service in France in
cludes the following:
Bedsack, three wool blankets, waist
belt two pairs wool breeches, two wool
service coats, hat cord, three pairs
summer drawers, three pairs winter
drawers, pair wool gloves, service hat,
extra shoe laces, two pairs canvas
leggins, two flannel shirts, two pairs
of shoes, five pairs wool stockings,
four Identification tags, summer un-
dershirts, four winter undershirts,
overcoat, five shelter tent pins, shelter
tent pole, poncho, shelter tent
Listed as "eating utensils" the in
fantryman receives food to be carried
in his haversack during field service,
canteen and canteen cover, cup, knife,
fork. spoon, meat can, haversack, pack
carrier, first aid kit and pouch.
His fighting equipment" consists of
rifle, bayonet, bayonet scabbard, cart
ridge belt and 100 cartridges, steel he'll
met, gas mask, and trench tool.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-01-19

Boys and girls clubs in Northern
and Western states pledged for war
service in gardening, canning, poultry
raising and other emergency enter
prises have more than 100000 mem
berS.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-01-19

To increase Frances crops and TO
tighten the burden of toll on her old
men. women and children 1,500 farm
tractors will so to that country from
the United States. The first hundred
are already on the way, and the whole
number will be in France by March.
in time for the spring plowing. Deck
space was provided for the first ship
ment on naval transport. Schools
of instruction will be organized.
The acreage sown to crops in the
uninvaded portion of France in 1917
was about 100000 acres less than
N 1913, or 24.4 per cent. The in
creased production through the use of
tractors this year is expected to great
ly improve the food situation.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-01-19

The winter of 1867 was the most
disastrous the range stockmen of the
West have ever known. The lamb
crop for the entire West was Is to 20
per cent below the average, and the
calf crop was considerably below nor
NAL.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-01-19

A fireproof solution for treating air,
plane fabrics is thing which may be
realized in the near future, expert
ments in private plant having al
ready developed a comparatively sue
cessful solution.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-01-19
FOOD SHORTAGE IN
FRANCE GROWING
DENMARK AND SWITZERLAND
ARE FACING A REDUCTION OF
WHEAT RATIONS.
WAR INSURANCE is POPULAR
Applications Near the Three Billion
Mark-Ali Adult German Alien Enc
mics in United States Must Regis
ter.

CFrom Committee on Public Informationl
Washington.-Acco to the food
administration, shortage of wheat in
France is becoming more and more
alarming each week. The minister of
general revictuallng indicated recently
that further reduction of 20 per cent
in the bread ration would soon become
imperative.
Denmark is now looking forward to
reduction of wheat rations. Final
figures for the cereal harvest show a
total of about CO, 100000 bushels, which
is 20.000,000 bushels less than in 1916
and about 100000 less than was c<-
timated in the summer, when the pop
ulace was put on bread rations. The
authorities are already considering n
further reduction in the allowed CON
sumption.
The food situation in Switzerland Is
rapidly falling to the danger line. A
ration that is far below the consump-
tfon In many of the countries at war
has already been ordered. Under the
new regulations the Swiss may have
only a pound and half of sugar per
person per month The bread ration
has been fixed at about half a pound
day, and the butter ration at one
fifth of pound a month.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-01-19

According to records of the selective
service, country boys do not show
much physical superiority over those
Of the cities. For purpose of COMPARE
son selection was made of cities of
10000 to 100000 population, and cor
responding set of counties of the same
total size. In the physical eXamina-
tions 2S.47 per cent of the city boys
were rejected, as against 27.96 per cent
of the country boys.
Theaters and restaurants in Den
mark close at 10 p. IN. to save lights.
To save kerosene, which is sold mt n
price regulated by the government at
~ cents a gallon, Greenland whale oil
is being tried for lighting. 1t Is esti-
mated 100000 acetylene lamps are now
I'm process of manufacture.
The distillation of all kinds of alco-
hoI except for industrial uses Is pro-
hibjted. A large part of the available
alcohol will be needed for use In the
new incandescent lamps. 1t Is esti-
mated that 1000 tons of grain Will be
saved by the new regulations.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-01-19

The manufacture and consumption
of pastry regarded as a luxury In
France has been entirely suppressed,
except on Sundays and holidays.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-01-19

.Applications for war-risk insurance
by men of the army and navy have
nearly reached the S3,OOO,OO00 900 mark,
and continue to come in at rate of
about S6O.OOO,OOO day The average
amount applied for per man is $500,
the average having increased steadily
since the act went into effect, Oc-
teber 6.
For persons who Joined the colors
before October 10, 1917, the last day
for applying for government insurance
is February 10, 1918. Intensive eff
forts are being made by commanding
officers to have all their men take in
surance before that date.
The maximum amount which may
be taken by any man is $4,000.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-01-19

Government barges have been placed
in service on the upper Mississippi,
and through government assistance
new fleet is to be built for this serv-
ice. Sugar is being moved by barge
from Louisiana plantations to New Or
leans.
The Washington times., 1918-03-21
Begin to Read Here.

Countess Gisela Niebuhr II one OF thres
daughters OF n Junker family OF Prussia
On the death Of her father. uisela snters
university. gets q degree in letters, and
goes TO America as companion TO the
children OF q rich American. There she
meets Franz Won Nettelbeek, with whom
she forms a close triendship- Won Nettel-
beck has been paying court to wealthy
American girl. Glsela does not reveal
TO Won Nettelbeck that she u OF titled
class. Their attachment continues two
years, after which Won Netteibeck 10 re-
woman, and Glssia accompanies her EN-
ployer on q tour Of the United States. Shs
Ii vastly impressed with the extent and
resources OF the country. Gisela returns
to her native land and resumes her studies.
She meets Won Nettelbeck, but hsl does
not betray' that she had been working
ineognita in America. She receives pro
posai OF marriage from fellow-studsnt.
but IL spurned when he finds her one OF
the detested Junker clasa- She writes n.
successful play depictiRg the differences In
the social position Of German and AIneri-
can women. Then comes the var ana
Gisela goes into hospital work. The nrst
exultation over the Victories OF the army
IL followed by revulsion of feeling over
needless outrages. II becomes appaNnt
that all Is not as the war lords would
have II appear. Verdu11 10 defeat and
the Narns and somme are subjects OF
discussion Gisela and her giri friends are
horrined at existing conditions. Exhausted
from overwork In crowded hospitals Gissla.
Mimi. and Heloiss obtain leave TO 80 70
Switzerland to recuperate. There GiselA
meets two women she had known IN
America. The two Americans conceive
plan whereby they hope to enlist the
women OF Germany against the Kaiser.
A meeting r. arranged with the German
girls. ostensibly TO settle the responsibility
for starting the war. The attempt II sue
cessful and Gisela and her companions
are convinced Of the culpability Of the
militia riafs
The Washington times., 1918-03-21
SAYS WIFE DECAMPD
WHILE HE SERVED U. S.

when he returned to Washing
ton December :. 1918. and visited his
home he found that his wife had dis
posed OF all the furniture and had
departed for parts unknown to him,
taking their child with her"
This Is the allegation made By
Pedro MonZon, who today nled suit
for absolute divorce against Mrs.
Sylvia Amy woller Aonzon, alleging
misconduct.
MonZon. represented By Attorney
Jesse Z. Potbury. says that in De-
tober. 1918. as musician In the United
States naval service, he was ordered
to so on a cruise on one of the
United States warShips, and when he
returned found his wife had de-
camped.
The Washington times., 1918-03-21
Now Go Right On With
the Story.

'T recall a good deal mere than
that" interrupted Mimi. Remember
thSi was tho daughter of manu-
facturer. and the wife. so-calIed, OF q
merchant. They were always grind
ing their teoth-and from about the
time you speak of-over the wrongs
OF Germany.
Could Not Understand Wrongs.
What the wrongs were I never
could make out, and am bound 20
say did not listen very attentively.
being absorbed in my own-but It
would seem that Germany being the
greatest country in the world was
somehow not being permitted to let
the rest OF the world find 1t out
at is all simple enough, now that
have the key. Germany tried to
bully France, and not only was France
anxious to avoid war, but Britain
The Washington times., 1918-03-21
POTATOES 81 A sUsHEL.

HAGERSTOwS. Nd, March a.
The dumping of hundreds of bushels
OF potatoes on the market In prae
ticslly every town In this section
within the last few days has forced
the price of spuds down to a dollar .
bushel. and farmers and growers ap
psrsntly are glad 10 sell them at that
price.
The Washington times., 1918-03-21
Complete Economic Ruin.

Starvation! That was the inevitable
fate OF Germany IL she prolonged
the war. And for what? Prostra-
ton. physical, financial. economic.
To suffer for a generation. at least
the fate OF the outlaw, NANCY dog,
nosinE among rotten bones. kicked
by the victors whenever they stood
on their hind legs and whined for
mercy.
And the Americans were prepared
to pour into France and Britain bill
lions OF dollars and millions of men
and tacslculabls tons OF food and
ammunition.
The Washington times., 1918-03-21
Washington's Favorite Adviser
Prof. MARCUS LA MAR

Most remarkable Medium and Seer Of the
present age: reads your innermost secrets like
an open book. giving full names, factS. hg-
ures and locations, accepting no fee unless
perfect satisfaction Is given. Judging from
the crowds that are constantly waiting in the
parlors Of this famous mystic. the truth Of
his wonderful work must have been heralded
from mouth TO mouth. and people come daily
even from distant points TO consult him on
love. law, domestic or business affairs. lie
never fails to reunIts those that separat-
ed, brings about marriage with the man or
woman you love, settles lovers Quarrels.
family troubles and succeeds even in the most
pleteiy failed To consult Marcus La Mar
means 20 spend the most interesting and
positively the most valuable half hour
you nave ever known. Hours 10 A. NJ. TO {
p. N. daily. closed Sundays. Special Read
inEs this week 20 cents and 81: permanently
located in his strictly private home.
The Washington times., 1918-03-21
PROF. STEVENS

o25 F ST. n. w.
The Washington times., 1918-03-21
APARTMENTS TO LET
FURNISHED.

FURNISHED.
LPARTMENT-FurnIshe consisting OF bed
room. kitchen. and living room: modern
improvements. .
The Washington times., 1918-03-21

(continued Tomorrow)
The Washington times., 1918-03-21
/ l.. Matthew'S. Fiorene Court

n. L. Matthews, F1orene Court.
PROPOSALS FOR BATHING ESTABLISH
MEET.-Ofhce Public Buildings and
Grounds. Washington. Il. =. Sea ed proposals.
will be received here until > y. M. March u
1918. aud then opeEed, for furnishing ma
terials and labor and constructing Bathing
Esta blishment on Tidal Basin In Potomac
PARK. Further Information on application.
=
The Washington times., 1918-03-21
Breaks Long silence.

Mimi was the first to speak after q
long interval OF silence.
you've got me, all right. rye been
digging up a few more things. We're
up against II for keeps. and it's get
out or starve out.
1--WE a notion to sneak off to my
relations in Milwaukee. Mrs. Prentiss,
I'll go as your maid"
you'll do nothing OF the sort"
Gisela's voice cut through the ripples
OF laughter which always greeted
Minis redundant slang. you'll go
back TO Germany with me and do
your part in putting an end to this
war;" All but Heloise half arose, but
she sat staring at that hard drawn
face as II in telepathic communica-
ton.
Can you do Alphabetically?
gasped Kate. 1--WE have been hoping
for a revolution, but had given up the
idea-until after the war. Your So
cialists either eat out OF the kaiser's
hand or sputter and fIzzle out. And all
your able-bodied men are at the
'front.'"
But not the women"
THE what?'
you have both lived in Germany.
You know that German women are
big. strong creatures-that you call
husky They are stronger than many
OF the men because they have led
more decent lives
The mon at the 'front.' are hopeless
as revolutionary n.aterii1-at pres
ent.
They ar. hyrnotIzed. They have
been taught not 70 think.
They are sick Of the war. they 50.
The Washington times., 1918-03-21
PROPOSALS

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS. d. c.,
washington. ID. g., March,. 1918 Sealed
proposals will be received at This cffcs,
Room 500. District Building. until two o'clock
p NJ. Tuesday. April ?. 1915. for furnishing
and delivering during the hscal year begin
ming July l, 1915 and ending June 50. 1919
for use OF the various branches Of the Gov
eminent of the District OF Columbia supplies
as follows: Stationery: printing: school
books; furniture and house furnishings: hnr
ware and tinware: rubber stamps: plumbing
supplies: groceries and provisions: boots and
shoes; drugs. chemicals. laboratory supplies
etc; paints and brushes: lumber and mill
work: meats fish and poultry; dry goods:
Ice. electrical supplies; saddleTy and wheel
wright supplies: kindergarten supplies;
laundry work: automobile supplies; oils and
lubricants: Photographic supplies: flags; ath-
lstic goods and playground equipment
Form OF proposal. specinca tions and neces-
sary Information may be obtained from the
Purchasing Officer. ID. c.. Room 80. District
Building. In applying specify the class Of
supplies for which forms are desired. LOUIS
RROwNLOW, W. GWYNN GARDINER,
J. J. LOVING CActEJ. Commissioners. ID. Z.
The Washington times., 1918-03-21
DEATHS

CoHEN-on Thursday morning. March n,
1915. at o'clock. ct the residence OF her
daughter, Mrs. Julius Selinger. 1leo Column
bia road. HENRIETTA, widow Of the late
Moses Cohen.
Funeral services At her late residence. 1l7o
Columbia road, on Friday. March =, at >
p. m. 1nterment at Washington Hebrew
Cemetery. -
sCHLAG-suddenly. March 10, 1918. at ?
o'clock, WILLIAM SCHLAG. youngest son
Of Mary h. and Gottieib Schlag. aged
eighteen years. formerly of Alexandria, Va.
Funeral Friday. March -, at D. m, from
his late residence. 1914 Eye street southeast,
Washington, D. c. =
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-24
Benefit OF IMPROVED ROADS
From Standpoint Of Almighty Dollar
II Pays Handsome Yearly Divi-
dend to Farmer.

Let everybody awaken to the i'm.
portance of improving the public road,
for improved roads will bring:
Better schools and greater attend.
ance.
Better health and quicker medical
attention.
Better farms and more cultivated
land.
Better crops and better transporta.
ton.
Better social conditions and less iso-
lation.
Better churches and better homes.
Better men and a better nation.
Improved roads have a money value
as we'll as a social value.
Looking at al improved road from
the standpoint of the almighty dol
lar, 1t is found to pay a handsome
dividend each year.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-05-24
Benefit OF SHADE TREES
Bounty Of Three Cents for Each
Rod Of Highway.

The Wisconsin law provides that
financial consideration may be given
by the state to people who plant and
cultivate trees by the roadside. Ev-
cry person along or through whose
lands a highway passes may plant and
cultivate on one or both sides Of the
road where he shall own land, trees
Of such varieties as commonly grow at
least 40 feet high. These must be
set two rods or less apart and in a
row within eight feet Of the outer line
of the highway.
When such trees reach IL feet In
height the superintendent of highways
shall give the owner upon request a
certificate accepting the trees as pub
lie shade trees. Thereafter they be-
long to the public and are protected as
public property, but the title to them
or to the fruit they bear belongs to
the owner as long IS he maintains
the trees and replaces such as die.
The wne shall receive an annual
bounty of three cents for each rod Of
highway along which such trees are
planted on one side and six cents If
planted on both sides, to be credited
on his highway taxes.