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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-07
SURPRISING RESULTS
'|NLN|NG COST PROBE
Railroad Commission Makes
Most Exhaustive Inquiry Ever
Undertaken in U. S.

| The most extensive investigation into
| living costs ever undertaken in this
country has been made by the railroad
wage commission in its search for in
| formation on which to base recon-
mendation for wage increases. More
than 500 newspapers and every cham
Der of commerce in the United States
were called on by the commission to
furnish data on the rise in prices.
Reports from newspapers were gath
cred. at the commissions request, by
trained newspaper men who were in
structed to visit families with incomes
of $4,000 and less, and ascertain how
much they Were spending for food and
clothes now as compared with 1915.
Itemized accounts were obtained as to
what was done with the money re-
ceived by the wage earners.
The result was astonishing" Secre-
tary Lane. chairman. said today. 1--WE
found some families saving money on
incomes of $500 a year"
Elaborate Wage Charts Made.
Mr.. Lane said the request for infor-
nation regarding ldlllileS iiNiH5 oti
$4,000 and less did not indicate that any
limit had been set for employees to re-
Ceive increases.
Elaborate charts of wages paid by
railroads have been made. showing that
in the United States approximately one
per cent of all railroad workers receive
about $50 month. the percentage in
creasing as wages advance until ~ per
cent are paid from SCI to S65 month.
When wages reach $3.50 a month, the
men each division the paw ad-
vances s. total less than one per cent
of the entire number.
For the first time in history an ac-
curate census of all railroad workers
has been taken, showing that 1850. 900
men and women are employed in trans
portation.
The recommendations of the commits
sion to the director general will be final.
They are expected to be made this
month, possibly within two weeks.
Putnam patriot., 1918-07-05
SUIT SELLS FOR $1, ,475, AND ON
 LY GOLF SUIT AT THAT
Money Given to Red Gross

At Springfield last Friday night a golf suit sold for $1,475. It was a largely checked suit and attracted a great deal of attention at the jewel ers' golf tournament held in that city, at which Jeweler Shaw of Putnam was guest.
 The suit, worn by Billy" Robin son of Springfield, was so loud and attractive that it was suggested that it be auctioned off so that some other ieweler might have a chance to ap- pear in it. It was further suggested that the proceeds from the sale be given to the Red Cross. The plan was greeted with cheers and at the banquet in the evening the auction was held and the amount stated above was realized. Not only this, but a golf ball used by prominent player brought an even hundred, which made fund of s1 ,575 to turn over to the Springfield Red Cross. Jeweler Shaw thinks some such plan might be worked to advantage in Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1918-07-05
CELEBRATES FIRST MASS Al
 DAYVILLE
Rev. James Grady Recently Ordained
 In Rome.

Rev. James Grady, who was recent ly ordained to the priesthood in Rome, arrived in this country Friday evening. Sunday he celebrated his first mass in St. Joseph's church, Day vile, and relatives and friends from Putnam attended.
 Rev Napoleon Richard, from Can ada, was deacon of the mass, Rev. Stewart Cain, Canada, sub-deaeon, and Rev. Ignatius Kost, pastor of St. Josephs church, was master of cere by Rev. J J. Papillon of Willimantic, formerly pastor of St. Joseph's, where Father Grady was baptized, studied in the Sunday school, made his first communion and served his first mass.
 Father Grady, the son of Mrs. Catherine Grady of Church street, this city, made his first studies for the priesthood at St Thomas seminary, Hartford. Then he proceeded to the North American college at Rome for period of six years of study, follow ed by his ordination in Rome on May 25.
 June IF Father Grady sailed from Bordeaux for New York, arriving on this side June 27th.
 In the sanctuary Sunday during the celebration of the mass were Rev. Fathers Guinet, Leclair, both of Hart ford, Lacroix, Putnam, Ginet, Roux, and Jolliver, of Danielson.
 Father Grady has not yet been as- signed to any parish. He will have vacation before receiving a call, which will not be long delayed, for there is an urgent demand for priests
Putnam patriot., 1918-07-05
NEXT QUOTA TO
 LEAVE FOR CAMP
Will Go to Camp Devens On Or
 About July 22
List May Be Slightly Changed By
 Unavoidable Circumstance

Unless something unforeseen arises the following Is a list of the drafted men who will leave for Camp Deyens on or about July 22 273 Archie J. Bourgeois. Putnam. 507 George F. Fairfield, South
 bridge. Mass. 56SA George Labelle. Danielson 6t6 Arthur (. Peterson, Thompson 779 Napoleon Pelletier. Goodyear S6S Frank kalbrinakis, Putnam. 1047 Leon Nj. Dodge, Woodstock. 1056 Carl k. Weeks. Putnam. 1057 William F. Hopkins. Ghepach-
 ctr, R l. t09S Harrison F.. Smith, East Xiii
 liugly. llo1 Rob Roy McGregor. Kilhngly. ll65 Ernest J. Morin, Damelson 11S5 Elmer l.. Robbins. East Wood
 stock. l20q Boise Manacehio. Danielson. 1215 Rosario N LacroiX. Putnam 1216 Arthur ]. St. Armant, Ballou-
 vile. 1928 Peter E. Gervais, North Attic
 boro. Mass. 1925 Edward |. Page, Putnam. I233 Elmer Lucier. Putnam. 1250 Antonio Blassetti. Putnam 1251 Antonio Laneiano. YOnkers, N.
 Y. 1256 Alfred Greenwood, Goodyear. 1264 Joseph Sault, Danielson. 1266 Edmund Wilfred Green, Phee
 nixville. rn I 1272 Chas. J. Whitney, Oakland, R
 l. 1273 Clarence A. Peckham, Pomfret
 Centre. l2S7 Joseph H. Montie. Putnam. l291 Thomas Cuff. kilfngly 1903 Raymond Packard, Danielson. 1918 David & Peterson, Thompson. 1922 George A. Lachapelle, Putnam 1927 Harry E. Torrey, Putnam. 1928 Harold D. Hutchins, Danielson 1880 John J. Breayea, Danielson. 1881 Harry Leblanc, Danielson 1346 Ambroise j. Laparle, Putnam 1863 Walter H. Cutler, Putnam. 1864 Archibald Macdonald, Jr.
 Putnam. 1871 Clifford & Bowen, Eastford 1884 Joseph c. Menard, Danielson. 1886 Ralph Tavel, Putnam 1894 Walter C. Chandler, klllingly. 1406 Martin A. Nelson, So. Wood
 stock. 1417 Augustus F. Racine, Jr.. North
 Woodstock. 1923 Abram r. Rainville, Cam
 bridge, Mass. 1432 Fefstratios Xiarhos, Danielson 1435 Edward J. McKeon, No. Gros-
 venordale 1460 Ephreme Rene, Putnam. 1461 Amede N. Bernier. West
 Thompson. 1466 Charles William Stone, Day
 vile. 1469 James V. Gurrie, Dayville 148S George R. Johnson, Wood
 stock 1493 Richard William Olson, North
 Grosvenordale. 1499 Thomas Moran, Killingly. 1513 Eddie w. Nelson, North Gros
 venordale. 1925 Adrian Breault, Putnam. 1532 Louis J. Levesque, Putnam. 1542 Joseph William Henries, No
 Woodstock 1862 Walter E. Bennett, Thompson 1869 Asa E. Smith, East Killingly. 1877 Harold H. Austin, Danielson. 1881 Edmond Paquette, Putnam. 1883 Wilfred Gilbert, Putnam. 1900 Joseph Vanesse, Putnam. Alternatss 1904 Arthur E Basto, So. Wood stock. 1906 Theodore Laparle, Putnam 1883 Claude A. Adams, East Xii lingly. l637 Polydor Messier, Ballouville. 1889 Leonel N. Bonin, Putnam 1857 Walter R. Adams, Danielson. 1865 Francis McKeon, North Gros venordale 1870 George M Jordan, Danielson
Putnam patriot., 1918-07-05
Greens August Flower

Has been used for all ailments that are caused by disordered stomach and inactive liver, such as sick head ache, constipation, sour stomach, ner- vous indigestion, fermentation of food, palpitation of the heart caused by gases in the stomach. August Flower is a gentle laxative, regulates digestion both in stomach and intes- tines, cleans and sweetens the stom- aeh and alinentary canal, stimulates the liver to secerte the bile and in- purities from the blood. Sold by Hen " L. Burt.
 lu
Putnam patriot., 1918-07-05
LUMBERMAN BACK
 FROM SKIBO
Henry Esterbrooks of Wood stock Valley Spent Year
 With Lumber Unit
Works With Big Outfit at High Speed

John Henry Esterbrooks, son of Calvin Esterorooks, Woodstock Val ley. has returned from Ardgay Scot land, where he has been in a British lumber camp He has been in the northern part of Scotland for a year. The unit went at the request of the British government, which had re- ouested our officials at Washington for help in cutting the large timber tracts in that section.
 In speaking of the expedition one of the men said
 Our government officials at Wash ington thought they could best get men for this work from the New Eng land states. and notified Gov Samuel W. Mccall of Massachusetts Then the public safety committees of the New England cities took up the mat ter and hired several men who have cut lumber, to enlist the services of $50 men for one year A year ago this month we started for Scotland.
 "The public safety committees rais- ed S150,000 for 10 lumber units of 35 men each. We brought with us our equipment for the 10 sawmills. and I2O horses. Most of the timber we have been cutting is the scotch pine, which is like our norway pine and larch trees. This lumber IS on one of the Scotland estates of Carnegie. It is almost four miles long and is two miles wide. The country is fine out there. and we all gained much by go- ing over.
 We will not return. as the mills have been taken over by the 20th en- gineers of the United States forestry department, under the direction of Capt. A. C. Ireland"
 Esterbrooks enjoyed the experience immensely and took the opportunity to visit places of interest in Scotch and English cities. He says that a number of the men enlisted, some with the Scottish Highlanders, and donned kilties. Others scattered to other fields, including France. Esterbrooks is in the draft and booked to go this month. but on ae- count of his service will be allowed to enlist in which ever branch of the service he elects.
 Esterbrooks confirms the cable dis patches telling of the speed with which the sawmill crews worked. We ! had a big outfit" he says, twice as many men as I ever worked on mil over here, and we certainly did teal i through those splendid Scotch forests of spruce and Scotch pine They were splendid big trees, set out many years ago, and the lots kept free from underbrush. It was great cutting and we did speed things up. We had big and powerful mills mad amazed the 1 Scotch people with the amount ot work we turned out. One mill die ! 37,00O feet in one day. Our crew: cut 20, 1000, 900 while was over there
 "There were $50 men in our uni and we did not lose man by deatf ], during the whole year we were abroad. Some of them developed i rheumatism. probably from the heavy fogs that we steadily experienced, be /. ing only a few miles from the coast and were invalided home, but on thu whole the men proved hardy lot.
 We were not uniformed, nor un der military discipline, but we livec l on the regular ration issued to tn, British soldier, and l want to tell vol that l did not get a piece of pie nor 1 piece of cake during the whole perioc that I was abroad"
Putnam patriot., 1918-07-05
FINGER CUT OFF

While running planer in the ma chine shop of the Manhasset mill last week, Frank Lussier, carpenter, cut of half of the index finger of his left hand. He was taken to the office of Dr. Bernard Murphy, where the in- jury was dressed.
Putnam patriot., 1918-07-05
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Clement Joslin, s. Krantz, Treffie Lucier, Jeremiah Maher, Harvey C. Wells, Mrs. Ellison.
Putnam patriot., 1918-07-05

Unless something unforeseen arises the following Is list of the drafted men who will leave for Camp Devens on or about July %:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-24
LARGE QUANTITY OF
CORN ON FARMS

ATLANTA, Ca, March 23.-Thes
estimate of corn remaining on farms
in Georgia, March was much larger
than ever before, according to 2. R.
Pettet, Georgia field agent of the U. S.
departemnt of agriculture. This for
tunate condition is due to unprece-
dented acreage and high yield in 1917,
together with surplus of stock feed
supplied by velvet beans and peanut
hay.
All parts of the state are in fair
shape, says MIR. Pettet, but the south
west section, around Americas, the
portion first invaded by the boil wee
vii, is principally responsible for the
gain over past years.
In this region, although great guam
titles of corn have been exported and
used for finishing hogs, very high
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-24
SOLDIERS WANT
ATHLETIC GAMES

The Athlete Committee of the 501st
Aero Squadron, now stationed at
Souther Field, near Americas, wishes
to challenge any baseball or basket
ball team of this section for a series
of games to be played either in Amer
icus or at other nearby towns. The
teams are composed of some very good
semi-pro. players and they are very
DESTROYS of showing their ability either
on the diamond or the floor of the Y.
M. G. A.
Most of the players hail from Penn
sylvania and some of the eading col
Iege athletes of that state are among
the members of the baseball and bas
ket ball teams. The lovers of clean
SPORTS in this city hail with delight the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-24

reserves remain on farms. The east
ern parts of the state planted cotton
chiefly last year, and in consequence
are now having to buy corn as in the
old days. The region northwest OF
Atlanta, following the disastrous
floods of 1916 planted corn heavily
last year, and now have ample sup
plies.
The splendid corn situation in Geor-
gia is partly Offset by the dire short
age in wheat and oats. Both of these
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-24

corps suffered severely during their
growing season and made poor crops.
World demand for wheat, and local
-four shortage, need of home grown
wheat for seed, practically exhausted
the states small reserve.
The oat crop being much shorter
than in preceding years, was fed UP
almost as soon as made. Less than
half the usual reserves Of this crop
remain. and these are in the South.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-24
SOCIETY
THINGS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN
DINNER PARTY.

Miss Eugenia Collins was hostess at
lovely dinner on Friday evening
when she entertained the members OF
the N. N. Club, at her home on Fur
10 wstreet The table had for its
centerpiece French basket of pale
blue filled with pink roses and sur
rounded by unshaded tapers. Those
enjoying the occasion were Miss Annie
Ellis, Miss Mabel Ellis, Miss Ruth
Council, Miss Mary Dudley, Miss
Queenelle Harold. Miss Mary Shelf
field, Miss Pauline Broadhurst Miss
Agnes Gatewood, Miss Gertrude Daven
port.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-24

coming of these soldier-athletes, in
the hope that the national pastime
will once more come into its own in
this city, as it has been some time
since general interest has been taken
in athletics here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-24
Conducted
by
Mrs. 4. B. Allen
Of'cePhone SO
Res. Phone 466
PATRIOTIC RALLY.

Every club woman in Americas is
urged to attend the patriotic rally on
Tuesday at the First Methodist CHURCH
DR.. Ashby Jones, one of the South's
most brillian orators, will be the prin-
eipal speaker of the occasion. It is
earnestly hoped by the Council of De-
Tense. under whose direction the rally
will be given that DR.. Jones will be
greeted by an appreciative and rep
resentative audience.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-24
GIRLS SCOUT CLUB.

Miss Nellie Worthy was hostess to
the Girls Scout Club yesterday at
ternon, at three o'clock, at her home
On Lee street. The house was fra
grant with delicate crabapple blossoms
and wood violets and delicious refresh
ments were served late in the after
noon. Those present were Orlean
Ansley. Miss Mary Rose Brown, Miss
Geraldine Payne, Miss Pauline Broad
hurst, Mir Margaret Wheatley, Miss
Mary Sue Chambliss, Miss Mary Alice
Lingo, Miss Marjorie Brown, Miss Ma
omi Wright, Miss Isabel Wheatley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-03-24
N. n. CLUB ENTERTAINED.

Misses Annie and Mabel Ellis en-
tertained the N. N. Club yesterday af-
Gernoon at their home on Taylor street.
Roses and wild flowers formed the ef-
fective decorations and sewing and
knitting occupied the guests during the
afternoon Those present were Miss
Gertrude Davenport, Miss Ruth Council
Miss Mary Dudley, Miss Queenelle
Harold, Miss Eugenia Collins, Miss
Mary Sheffield, Miss Agnes Gatwood.
BENEFIT DANCE.
The dance for the benefit of the Red
Cross on Friday evening was one of
the most enjoyable of the seson. A
large crowd was in attendance and ad.
ditional gaiety was lent by the pres
ence of the officers and soldiers from
the aviation camp. The Chapter is
indebted to Miss Joseph for her kind
ness and capable direction of the
dance. The exhibition dances by her
class from Columbus was the feature
of the evening, the grace and beauty
of these young girls being especially
lovely
The beautifully decorated cake which
was given by Mrs. John Council was
bought by Mr.. Frank Marshall and
nice sum was realized on the sale Of
candy, punch and sandwiches.
Altogether the dance was great sue
cess the sum of ninety-ive dollars be-
ing realized for the work of the local
Red Cross Chapter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-08
U. s. DEFlES GERMANY
Huns Threaten Americans Should
CAPTAIN Rintelca be Kept in Prison.

Huns Threaten Americans Should
Captain Rintelca be Kept in Prison.
The German government threat
to resort to rcprisals and the fiat re-
fusal of the United States govern
ment to be Influenced or frightened
by these threats are set forth IN an
exchange Of notes between the two
governments, made public at the
State Department yesterday. Hans
Sulzer, the Swiss Minister, acted as
intermediary.
Germany threatens to take action
against American individuals now I'M
der German control unless the Unit
cd States releases Capt. Lieut.. Franz
Rintelen from the prison sentence he
is serving in Atlanta.
Capt. Rintelen came to grief be-
fore the authorities when it was
proved that be was a master plotter
and a spy. Incidentally he Is said to
be relation OF the kaiser.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-08
YOUNG BRIEE A SUICIDE
Note to Husband Said Houscwork
Was Makinr Her Insane.

Philadelphia, Innc s.-Fearing that
nousewor', would drive her insane,
Mrs. Margaret Becker, twenty-three
years old and bride of three weeks,
ended her life by taking poison in her
apartment on CHESTNUT street, near
Fortieth, Thursdar.
In the Becker apartment was found
a note written by Mrs. Becker to her
husband, who is employed in the CEN
ter of the city. Il stated thai he was
not to bElme fcr her actions, but
that houseyork vas driving Ter to in
sanity, and she preferred death to los
ing her mind.
The Eeckers were married three
weeks ago in thi, city. and tie neigh
bors said they vert 3 devotec couple
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-08
SUSPECT PRISONER
German at Atlantic City Had Maps of
Atlantic Coast.

German at Atlantic City Had Maps OF
Atlantic Coast.
Atlantic City, N. j., June S.--A Ger
man giving his name as Fritz Flagc
who the police believe to be one of a
number responsible for the mysterl-
Gus signs flashed from points along
the coast since the operations Of Ger
man submarines rcgan on this side o!
the Atlantic, was arrested last night
and held to await investigation by the
naval intelligence lureau.
According TO detectives who search
ed his room, maps were found Of the
Atlantic coast FROM Virginia to Mas
sachusetts with detailed drawings of
Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Bal
timore, Hoboken aid Norfolk, show
ing industrial plants and the easies'
routes to them by water and rail. PIC
lures and drawings OF guns, forts and
! studies of explosives and book,
which appears to be a code, also were
found in the prisoners room. the de-
tectives said.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-08
yIGILANTE SHOOTS WOMAN
Refused to Allow Search of Home for
Alleged Wheat E0arder.

Hazelton, n. D., June s.-Mrs: E
L. Perras, wealthy widowed home
steader. was shot dead early yestel-
day morning by C. Pennington, q
nerlber Of a volunteer vigilance CON-
mittee when she refused TO have her
home searched for her son-;n-law- w.
w. Dougherty, who had been accused
Of oarding wheat.
Dcugheray had been ordered to de-
liver his wheat to Hazeltun elevators
before June l, which he failed to do.
A volunteer vigilance committee welt
in .earch of him yesterday and trace d
him to his mother-in-law's home 1t
is alleged today that Dougherty yes
terday delivered his wheat to mill
some distance from HlZelton and
which has been under surveillance on
charge of selling wheat flour without
substitutes. Pennington is under ar
rest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-08
From So States In
Her Glass.

Young women representing 80 OF
The states of the Union and one of the
territories ale banded together by
Sunday school class in Washington,
y. C. These young women came to
the National Capital to serve as gov
eminent employees.
Miss Jessie L. Burial, Of the edi-
tvrial staff of the National Geograph-
C Magazine, is the teacher of this
class of war workers. When Misa
Burial organized the class early in
the present year there was six mem
bcrs; today there are 1855.
81 try to assist the girls in all their
problems" Miss Burial said. Each
Sunday after class l keep certain
period free, so that my girls may come
to NE for advice and encouragement.
It makes me very happy to realize
now many come. Each girl is an ac-
tive member of the Red Cross. Thrift
stamps are on sale in the Sunday
school rooms and are freely purchased
nv members Of the class. War serv-
ice organizations are heartily sup
rorted by all the young women"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-08
DENTIST IS SUICIDE
Ends Lie by Inhaling Illuminating
Gas Through Rubber Tube.

Richmond, JUNG 9.--Dr. W. NJ.
Wade, dentist, a5uit sixty years old,
was found dead ~ gas poisoning in
the bathroom oe his home, 8 East
Franklin street, yesterday morning.
The body was dis 0vered by his son,
W. NJ. Wade, jr. Coroner Whitfield
found OH investigation that D tube to
q gas heater in nc room was discon-
nected and the gas turned on. He
vas una'le to say whether or not it
was a case of accident or suicide. DR..
Wade was party dressed and was
lying on the foo near the tub.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-08
.June 2Sfh Is the Day.

Remember that National War Saw
ings Day is June IS. Pledge your
self on or before that day to save to
the utmost of your ability and to buy
War Savings Stamps that there may
be more money, labor, and materials
to back up those who fight and die
for you.
Thrift Stamp Clubs have been or
s;anized in. every Sunday: school in
Nethodism, according to ali announce
ment made by the Rev. John c. Ben
son, executive secretary Of the Ma
t:o-al War Council ST the Methodist
Episcopal church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-08
GERMAN DRIVE CHECKED
Berlin Paper Admits That Decision
VIII Take Time.

Amsterdam, June s.-The Berlin
Vossische Zeitung's military CORE
spondent in an article on the often
sive on the western front, says:
at should be emphasized repeated
~, in view of exaggerated hopes, that
a decision can be procured only COM
paratively slowly.
THE foe is enabled to organize his
resistance owing to his brilliantly con-
structed railway system. which has
functions and unloading stations
at Compicgne and Villers-Cotterets.
"The German supreme command
cannot well proceed now against the
newly consolidated French front,
which is richly provided with reserves,
and bear the great losses which eX-
perience shows are cntailed by such
operations.
"When the French brought up big
reserves the exploitation of the sur
prise movement was to certain ex-
tent ended. Presumably a certain
change will shortly occur in the en-
tire system Of battle operations.
"The battle can only proceed slow
". A decision cannot be procured in
4 few days.
we should, therefore, arm our
selves anew with patience. The con-
.inuation OF the big offensive will
'ome at the right time and will again
mean a surprise for our enemies"