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The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
THE MIDDLEMEN

A farmer raised peck Of wheat be-
eide the River Dee; boarder ate .
wheated loaf way down in Tennessee;
the loaf the boarder fed upon cost ~
much and more as did the farmers
peck of wheat month Of SO before.
CHOW, why is this" the boarder raw
ed, "they hold me up on breadi"
"And why is wheat so bloomin'
cheapi" the plodding farmer said.
A chap beyond the Rocky ridge
raised 20 pounds Of lines; another one
in old New York was kicking on the
times, for he had downed a glass Of
'ade,' and, poor forlorn galoot, had
paid one-half the market price Of 20
pounds Of fruit. "Now, why is this,
they soak me thus for this wee sip Of
'ade'i" "And why" exclaimed the
orchard man, cam SO poorly paid"
Now hold your horses steady there,
You man beside the Dee; 60 easy there
you hungry chap in sunny Tennessee;
restrain yourself, you orchard man, for
bear this angry talk. and you beside
the soda fount in Little Old Moo Yawk,
remember this: Our food and drink,
no matter where and when, must also
be TIE food and drink Of thirty middle
men.-Utisa Globe.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
MAKING NO BONES ABOUT 1T.

The towns champion liar had Just
fallen on the. pavement, and they had
carried him to the corner drug store
and called the doctor. A few minutes
examination revealed the fact that his
leg had been broken. Regaining con-
seriousness, he asked the doctor, "How
Is 1t, doc? Am hurt pretty bad?"
"Well," returned the medical man,
ut might be worse, but l think that
you have broken your fibula."
"Oh, no, doc" groaned the injured
one, don't say that" And he swooned
away, never to revive.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
BIC HERDS CONE
World War Wastes Europe's
Meat Supply.
American Stock Raisers Cooperate
With Food Administration In Con-
servation Measursa

1t is probable that Europe for many
years after the war will look to a
great extent to America for Its meat
supply.
Europe's herds are dwindling under
wars demands faster than they can be
replenlshed.
When the German armies retired
from occupied portions Of France and
Belgium approximately 100000 head
Of cattle were appropriated. This ad-
dition virtually safeguarded Germany
from cattle shortage other nations now
suffer.
In England some 100000 acres Of
grass lands have by compulsory meas
ures been forced into grain production
thus reducing pasturage and hay lands
A declining scale of maximum meat
prices for live cattle was ordained in
England, a. follows: For September,
117.7e per hundred pounds; October,
417.28; November and December,
t16.08. and for January, $14.4O. The
evident intent of this measure was to
drive the beef animals into market a.
soon a. possible.
According to oficial French figures,
The cattle Of France have decreased to
. total of 1884 900 as compared with
1z,o07 900 In 1913. Today. due to lack
sf forage principally, France 10 pro-
Iucins only one gallon Of milk whore
tsfors ths war two and ons-haH GAL
Ions were produced.
Meantime the United States food ad-
0inlStEatlon has taken steps to con-
serve our nocks and herds and 10 In
crease their numbers. The stock breed
~ Of this country show q disposition
y cooperate with the sovsrnment In
tia - ....' -
Fer many years It has been q prac-
. t3es among many Of the dairy people
81 this country to kill male calves at
birth and In many instances the t.
males II not needed to rsplsnish their
herds rather than 20 to the expense Of
0aturing them into veal The high
prices Of meat caused the virtual dis
continuance Of this killing. Another
encouraging fact 10 10 per cent OF
calves killed for veal this year were
males.
Somebody has very aptly said that
the wars of the world have been won
with grease. meaning that bacon and
lard have been a. essential to success
IN war a. powder. which is true.
The hogs Of Europe have been very
greatly sacrificed to present day needs.
This makes the American burden all
the moro heavy and makes doubly o.
Sential an increased pork production
In this nation. In Italy grain 10 now
forbidden to be fed to hogs In Dsa-
mark under q recent order one-fousth
Of the hogs were ordered to be killed.
It II estimated that one-half have now
been killed.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
Her Mean Eriends.

He-So you refuse to be married on
Friday. Are you superstitlous?
She-No, but lot of my girl friends
are, and they would say only con.
sented to Friday wedding because it
was my last chance."-Boston Eve
ming Transcript.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
WANT A a1ENwooD HoME7

1 am offering for sale at bargain.
or might trade on good ranch, a six.
room cottage with bath, located on four
lots, with berries, plenty of room for
garden, garage, etc. House in good con
dition, but too small for present owner,
which is only reason for Offering It. I.
interested inquire Of
A. J. DICKSON.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
A Sad Distrust,

"A dog is mans faithful friend"
Perhaps" commented Miss Cay
enne; "and it may be, after all, th,f
the doggie doesn't talk about you be-
hind your back merely for the reason
that he lacks the power of articula-
ton"
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
On Safe Ground.

They inquired about his trip abroad.
He began enthusiastically, but stopped
short.
"Has everyone here been to Eur
ope2"
"No."
"Well, then I can speak freely
Christian Register.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
The Ambitious Bride,

The Ambitious Bride.
Bill-Hello! Home from your
honeymoon trip already1
Gill-Oh, yes.
Rather short, wasn't it,"
"Oh, yes. My new wife seemed
rather anxious to get home and try
her cooking on me."-Yonkers States
man.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
RED CROSS SHIPMENT

The following list of articles were
shipped in to headquarters last week
from the Glenwood Red Cross chapter
and the number of pieces sent show
the ladies of this city are alive to the
situation and doing their utmost to aid
the nation:
25 Gauze Rolls, 3yds.x Az inches.
10 Paper Backed Pads 12x18 inches
l40 Gauze Congresses, 9x9 inches
1O40 Gauze Sponges
800 Gauze Congresses AKA inches
1s0 Gauze Strips 3x6 inches.
Gauze Stacks.
Total pieces 1859.
Garment Room
WOOL GOODS
II Sweaters.
Pair Wristlets.
8 Pair Socks
Helmets
2 Scarfs.
COTTON GOODS
5 Robes
"a Pajamas Suits, as pieces)
2 Surgeons Aprons
Surgeons Coats
6 Ambulance Pillows.
12 Slips
Sheets
12 Pillow Slips
80 Abdominal Bands.
8 Many Tail Bands.
40 "T" Bands.
Four Tail Head Bands.
10 Bod Socks.
16 Surgeons Caps. .-.
7 Wash Cloths.
Total, 37s Garments.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
A Lost Friend.

"Tm up against it. I like Brown
very much, but l see no way now to
avoid losing his friendship"
"What's the matter7"
HE has asked me to lend him
money. If I refuse he'll hate me;
II lend 1t to him l shall hate him."
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
NEW TINE GARD

The new time card on the D. 4 R.
G. line went into effect Sunday and is
as follows.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
Sounds Good,

sWhat's your dog hanging arounu
with that expectant look for?"
'.He heard you say something about
teaving bonus"
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
ln1ratitudea,

In0r1tituoeo.
"Do you regard republics as un-
grateful7"
"Such historical reading as have
DONE" replied Senator Sorghum, "does
not lead me to think SO. Sometimes
they are only naturally resentful Of
being persistently fiim-fammed."
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19

No. 229, going to Aspen. $3.50 am
No. 230, arriving from Aspen, $3.50 pm
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19

The Cigar Dealer-1 can recommend
these cigars.
The Customer-Give me some Of the
kind you smoke.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
unvsi0,

unWise.
Your right to blow your horn may b.
A fact beyond dispute;
But it's not wise, to say the least,
To 20 upon a toot.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19

First Bystander (watching two men
dShtins)-Can't somebody part theml
Second Bystander-Keep backl
Don't interfere! One is an iceman and
the other Is in the coal combine. May
b. they'll both get hurt.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19

Couldn't Harm the Dog.
"Tommy, you shouldn't hug that
dog"
"Why not?"
"Fleas."
"Oh, that's all right. He's got 'em
llready."-Boston Evening Transcript.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19

Self.Treated.
The doctors all gave Jenkins up.
He cannot live. said they.
Then Jenkins gave the doctors up
And he's alive today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
PROPOSAL AS TO CLERGY
PR0VOkES LIVELY DEBATE
Suggestion to Exempt Them From
Draft Registration-Gen. Crowder
Confers With Committee.

The conference report on the bill
for registration Of youths as soon as
they become twenty-one was called up
in the House today and provoked lively
debate over the proposal to exempt
ministers from the law.
Legislation raising the draft ago to
forty years as a possibility within a
few months was discussed at meet
ing of Provost Marshal General Crow
der and the House military committee.
Although Gen. Crowder made no spe-
cif1c recommendations, members Of the
committee said afterward that the
War Department is considering q plan.
An appropriation Of $15,000,782 was
asked by Gen. Crowder for expenses
Of the draft for the next fiscal year.
Registration Of men reaching twenty
one years OF age will require the ex-
animation, he said, Of half a million
men more than originally provided for.
Class !, tho general said, now has a
total of about 2,285. 900 men, of whom
100000 are electives.
Chairman Dent of the committee an
nounced yesterday that he would ask
the House to eliminate from pending
draft legislation an amendment giving
states credit for volunteers. In let
ter to Mr.. Dent, President Wilson came
out in opposition to the credit plan
and asked that the measure be passed
as approved by the War Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09

Continued from First PaGe.)
be taboo. In fact only ono civilian.
Henry B. F. Mac4 bland, chairman OF
the District Red Cross drive. who viii
preside, will make a speech.
Chairman Macfarland said that it will
literally be soldiers night" The COM
mittee is Of the opinion that the public
desires to hear stories from them first
hand, since interest is mostly in them.
Therefore. he said. treat might be ak
pected. He did not state how many OF
the men will talk. but promised an en-
joyable and an enthusiastic evening.
The men will tell Of their experiences
abroad, laying special emphasis on the
work being done there by the Red Cross
Music by Fort Myer Band.
Doors will be opened at 1880 O'Clock
and music will be furnished by the Fort
Myer Band. Seated on the platform
will be officers Of the campaign COM
mittee Of the District, including vics
Chairman corcoran Thorn. Secretary c.
A. Aspinwall. Financial Secretary Cuno
H Rudolph. Charles Henry Butler.
Meyer Cohen, William John Eynon. w.
T. Galliher. George E. Hamilton. John
B. Larner, Charles Colfax Long, Arthur
Peter and B. F. Saul.
main to participate in the Red Cross
drive in the District. Chairman Mac
farland has been assured by Secretary
Baker that Corp. Leonard Ormerod, who
is a member Of the contingent, and was
an employe of The Star before joining
The other men, representing about
thirty-six states Of the Union. will be
throughout the large cities
Of the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
STEEL IS CONTROLLING
TRANSPORTATION FACTOR
Car and Locomotive Problem Hinges
on It, Railroad Admins
tration Announces.

Tho steel situation. 10 the controlling
factor In working out the transporta-
ton problems. according to a statement
sent today by the railroad administra-
ton to Senator Smith of South Carolina,
chairman Of the Senate interstate COM
merce committee.
The statement was made upon re-
quest of Senator Smith. He is inquir-
ing an to what steps are being taken
to supply adequate cars at the mines
in order to prevent q coal shortage this
winter.
The fundamental need is for motive
power, and 1t is the intention to utilize
the maximum capacity of the locomo-
tive plants. both commercial and rail-
road to the limit" says the statement,
which is signed by G. r. Gray, director
OF the division of transportation.
Freight cars will be built just as
rapidly as the steel, which is the con-
trolling feature, can be provided"
During the first three months of gov
ernmental control, 321 locomotives
were delivered by the builders, al
though orders up to January 1 last
called for 2.44s locomotives. according
to the report. This delay in filling
the orders was due. It adds, to shortage
of materials and the construction of
locomotives for use in Russia and for
this government. Since the govern
ment took over the railroads 100000
new cars have been ordered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
MRS. W. P. HARPER NAMED
WOMAN'S CLUB OFFICER

HOT SPRINGS. Ark. May s.-An-
nouncement was made at yesterdays
session Of the biennial convention of
the General Federation Of Women'a
Clubs that the followig officers were
chosen in Tuesdays election to serve
during the next two years:
President, Mrs. Josiah Evans Cowles
California.
First vice president. Miss George Ba-
con, Massachusetts.
Second vice president. Mrs. Thomas g.
Winter. Minnesota.
Recording secretary, Mrs. Adam
Weiss, Colorado.
Corresponding secretary. Mrs. Mary L
Wood. New Hampshire.
Treasurer. Mrs. Benjamin B. Clark.
Iowa.
Auditor, Mrs. William P. Harper.
Washington.
The dominant feature Of tho days
program was the adoption of the re-
port Of the war victory commission,
recommending that $4,000, 900 be appro-
priated for the establishment Of fur
Tough homes in France for American
soldiers, under the direction of the
United States War Department. The
convention closed last night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
HYDROA|RP[ANE ADR|ET;
MEN RESCUED At SEA
No Food or Water In 1S Hours,
Sharks About, Aviators Picked
Up by Steamship.

AN ATLANTIC PORT. May e.-Their
hydroairplane adrift at sea and In dan
ger Of sinking from q leaking pontoon,
Ensign Arthur Laverents. naval avia-
tor. and G. C. Cotton. observer, were
rescued by a coastwise steamship
thirty-five miles of Miami. Fla, Mon
day afternoon, and brought here to-
day on the steamship. The men had
been floating on the plane eighteen
hours. without food or water. after an
engine breakdown, which forced them
to drop from q aight to the surface Of
the sea.
Ono Of the pontoons Of the hydro
airplane sprung leak during the long
hours riding the waves and the craft
would not have stayed adoat more
than half an hour after the rescue,
the aviators said. Sharks added to the
peril.
The captain Of the rescuing stesmship
said that q heavy squaIl was coming up
when the aircraft in distress was sighted.
and high seas had begun to break over 1t
when his vessel came alongside. The pair
marked to quarantine officials on their
arrival today that all the damage We
suffered was to our dispositions"
The hydroairplane. which weighs 1900
pounds. was hauled aboard the steamship
and brought here with the aviators. At
the quarantine station 1t was turned over
to the care OF a government guardship,
which towed 1t to q naval base here. It
was found to be very little damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
PROF. MASARYK WILL BE
GUEST OF HONOR HERE
Member Of Austrian Parliament, Un-
der Death Sentence, Now Visit
ing Washington.

Prof. T. G. Masaryk Of the Austrian
parliament, now under sentence Of
death for his efforts on behalf Of Be-
hemian and Czecho-sl liberty, will
be the guest Of honor at q reception to
be given hero in the near future. His
host will be Representative A. J. Sa-
bath Of Illinois. the only member in
the House of the Bohemian Slavic race.
The Bohemian and Slovenian Alliance
Of Washington will cooperate with
Representative SABBATH.
Prof. Masaryk reached tho capital
this morning and was greeted on his
arrival by q number Of distinguished
men. Thirty members Of the House
already have signified their intention of
attending the reception to be arranged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
GEN. WINSLOW'S HEALTH
IMPAIRED BY OVERWORK

Brig. Gen. E. Eveleth Winslow, en-
gineers. National Army, who has had
charge Of the personnel division Of the
office Of the chief Of engineers in this
city since the beginning of the war,
has practically been Frustrated by
overwork and has been ordered to the
Walter Reed General Hospital, near
Brightwood. for observation and treat
ment. He has applied for service with
troops In France. II his existing ills
yield to treatment and his physical
condition Justices 1t. his application
undoubtedly will be granted.
Lieut.. Col. James g. Steese. Corps
of Engineers, has been made chief Of.
the Engineer Personnel Division.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
AUTO MANUFACTURERS
TOGO ON A WAR BASIS

Representatives OF the National
Automobile Chamber of Commerce
have completed a three-day confer
ence with officials of the War Trade
Board during which the war demands
Of the government upon the automo-
bile industry were outlined and the in
dustry was pledged to comply.
Besides greatly reducing the output
OF pleasure cars, to conserve labor and
materials, the manufacturers are ex-
pected to concentrate their energies
upon war work.
On the committee Of manufacturers
are W. C. Durant. ]. N. WHY'S. John F.
Dodge, w. E. Flanders. c. c. Hanch
and Hugh Chalmers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
CAPT. SIDNEY c. GRAVES
IS FRENCH CROSS WINNER
Western High Pupil Cited for Gal
lantry and Efficiency
in Patrollins.

Capt. Sidney c. Graves. cited for gal
lantry and decorated by France with
the croix dc Guerre. according to dis
patches received in Washington yester-
day, Is the son Of Brig. Gen. w. 8.
Graves. assistant chief Of staff. United
States Army.
Capt. Graves attended Western High
School in 1911. and also attended Schad-
mans Preparatory School prior to
entering the United States Military
Academy at West Point in 1912. He
was graduated from West Point in 1915
and was with the Pershing expedition
in Mexico in 1916. Capt. Graves served
as an instructor at the first training
camp at Fort Myer last year. leaving
Fort Myer to join his regiment en- route
for France. He was cited for gal
lantry and efficiency in patrolling."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
GEN. LADD BREAKS DOWN
AND IS SENT TO HOSPITAL

Brig. Gen. Eugene F.. LAdd. National
Army Colonel. United States Army,
retired), who has been in charge of
the personnel division Of the adjutant
generals office since the United States
entered the war. has bropen down under
severe nervous strain incident to work.
He has been sent to Walter Reed Gen.
eral Hospital for observation and
treatment.
His successor in charge of the per-
sonnet division is Col. Abraham G.
Lott, United States Cavalry. recently
detailed to the adjutant generals ONCE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
E. R. STETTINIUS STUDIES
ORDNANCE PURCHASES

Edward r. stettinius. assistant score
tary Of war. who 10 director Of pur-
chases and supplies for the War De-
partment. 10 understood to be paying
special attention to problems of CO.
ordination which involve questions of
priority. labor. tools and especially of
factory development.
The last question especially is per-
tinent, as the output Of ordnance de-
ponds largely upon factory develop
ment. and Mr.. Stettinius has been en-
deavoring to push through priority or
ders. make transportation arrange
ments and obtain a steady supply of
labor In connection with this develop
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
SECRETARY McADOO AGAIN
CUTS WAR INSURANCE RATE

Reduction from to 2 per cent in the
war risk insurance rate on hulls and
cargoes of American steamers travel
ing through the war zone from Ameri-
Atlantic coast of France has been or
dered by Secretary McAdoo With the
decreasing effectiveness of the German
submarine campaign the rate has been
reduced gradually from 6h per cent
since last August.
A general revision Of other rates also
was ordered. Slight reductions are
made for nearly all trade routes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
8 ACCIDENTAL DEATHS IN
THE U. s. NAVAL FORCES

Three accidental deaths in the naval
forces one abroad. were reported today.
Yeoman Cecil Lester Smith, attached
to the United States naval headquarters,
London. died May of injuries received
In q motor bus accident. His mother
lives at Newark, N. J.
Electrician Chalmer l. Pollitt, naval
reserve, Los Angeles Cal, was drowned
May while bathing at Ocean Beach,
San Diego. Cal.
Seaman Charles Warlsh, jr., New Or
leans. was drowned at Cape May, N. J.,
Nay s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
PLANS COAL SAVING SYSTEM.
Power Plants and Factories to Be
Rated by Fuel Bureau.

A nationwide movement has been
started by the fuel administration,
which, by means Of a rigid supervision
Of the coal consumption at all power
plants and factories. Is expected to
result in a saving of $4,000, 900 to 5o,-
100000 tons Of coal during the next
year.
Administrative engineers will be ap-
pointed for each state. Besides q care
full supervision OF consumption, the
adoption of approved machinery and
operating methods will be effected.
Plants will be officially rated. Should
coal shortage present itself next win
ter those at the top of the list will get
preferential supplies in reward for
their savings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
GERMAN SOCIALISTS
CONVICTED OF TREASON

AMSTERDAM, May Twelve Dres-
den members Of the Independent So
cialist party of Germany have been
convicted of high treason by the i'm
perial court at Leipzig. a dispatch from
that city to the vorwaerts Of Berlin re-
ports.
They distributed pamphlets last year
advocating the overthrow of the Ger
man empire and helped to bring about
the strikes Of last summer, advocating
them as a means Of obtaining peace.
They were sentenced to penal servi-
tude for terms carrying from eighteen
months to eight years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
TO EXPLORE UNKNOWN REGION
De Booy Expedition Goes to Noun.
tain Ranges in Venezuela.

PHILADELPHIA. May e-The Uni
versity of Pennsylvania Museum has
sent an expedition to South America
under the leadership Of Theodoor de
BODY, assistant curator in the Ameri-
can section Of the museum. to explore
the Sierra Pare1a range Of mountains
in Venezuela. not far from Lake Mara
caibo: This high range Of mountains
5uts into Colombia and is UNEMPLOYED
and the character Of it's natives un-
known. Ever since white men discov-
cred the region. 400 years ago, tales
have been told Of these Indians who
come down 70 the plains. The trip will
consume SIX mo1&ha,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-09
BOLT OF HUN TEAM PUTS
MAIL IN BRITISH HANDS

Ia German mail team carrying mail
bags from a line battalion recently
bolted into the British lines when an
enemy transport column was stampeded
by violent artillery fire. II was reported
at the headquarters Of the British mill
tary mission.
that there is marked lack Of en-
thusiasm among the enemy forces for
the success Of the present Offensive.
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To Restrict Census Of 1920.

be restricted to population, agriculture.
manufacturer. forestry. mines and
quarries. The bill was introduced yes
terday by Chairman Helm of tho House
census committee. The Navy Depart
ment will take the census in Guam
and Samoa, and the War Department
will take 1t in the Panama Canal Zone.