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New Britain herald., 1918-11-22
JAPANESE MONEY MARKET.
Currency Has Been Inflated and Must
Now Be Contracted.

Toxic, Oct. 5, Correspondence of
Associated Press --Contractio of the
currency which has been inflated in
Japan owing to the war is recon-
mended in many circles as one means
Of lowering prices, the soaring or
which recently led to disturbances.
Baron Takahashi, formerly Minis
ter of Finance, expresses the opinion
that currency contraction would I'M
doubtedly lower prices but he fears
such a measure would bring in its
wake a serious business depression.
He pointed out that the amount OF
convertible notes issued by his Bank
of Japan has doubled but as money
Of this nature is in the pockets of
workers it will be impossible to re-
duce it's amount and any attempt to do
SO would prove a blow to the business
prosperity which is founded on an ex-
pansion of credit.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-22
EAT LESS AND TAKE
SALTS FOR KIDNEYS
Take a Glass of Salts before Break
fast If your Back hurts or
Bladder bothers you.

The American men and women
must guard constantly against Kidney
trouble, because we eat too much and
all our food is rich. Our blood is
filled with uric acid which the kid,
neys strive to filter out, they weaken
from overwork, become sluggish; the
eliminative tissues clog and the result
is kidney trouble, bladder weakness
and a general decline in health.
When your kidneys feel like Jumps
Of lead; your back hurts or the urine
Obliged to see relief two Or three
times during the night: If you suffer
with sick headache or dizzy, nervous
spells, acid stomach, or you have rheu-
matism when the weather Is bad, get
from your pharmacist about four
ounces of Jad Salts; take tablespoon
in a glass of water before breakfast
for a few days and your kidneys will
then act fine. This famous salts is
made from the acid of grapes and
lemon juice, combined with 1ithia, and
has been used for generations to flush
and stimulate clogged kidneys; to
neutralize the acids in the urine so it
no longer is source Of irritation, thus
ending bladder disorders.
Jad Salts Is inexpensive; cam OF in
jure makes a delightful effervescent
every home. because nobody can make
mistake by having good kidney
flushing any time.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-22
1918 CLASS BOOK OUT.
Honor Roll Is Feature of High School
Pulllica ton

The 1918 Beehive, the class annual
of the class Of 1918, is off the presses,
and has been put on sale at the main
office Of the High school. The class
experienced considerable difficulty in
having this book printed and for this
reason it is several months late. The
trade education department of the Vo-
cational High school having balked
on the size of the job, refused to take
the contract as in former years, and it
was necessary to have the work done
by an outside contractor.
The book contains the pictures of
every member of the class, and all tho
athletic teams. A distinctive feature
of this years book is the honor roll,
giving the names OF Is young men
who have entered the service. The
class night addresses and programs OF
social activities are also printed in the
book.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-22
LEAVE ALL YOUR SKIN
TROUBLES To POSLlM

Get things done in the quickest
most efficient way That's the de-
mand OF today. Because Poslam lis SO
we'll able to combat skin troubles,
goes at them energetically right at
the start, and finishes what it be-
gins it should be first aid to any
sufferer from eczema. Itching stops:
angry skin is soothed and comforted.
Pimples, rashes, scalp-scale and min
or troubles usually need few appli-
cations. Here liz quality co1centra-
ted.
Sold everywhere. For free sample
write to Emergency Laboratories, 243
West 47th ST, New York City.
And Polsam Soap, being medicated
And Poslam Soap being medicated
with Poslam will benef1t your skin
while used daily for toilet and bath.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-22
povICE COURT ITEMS.
BreacI, of the Peace Most Serious oi-
tense Tried This Morning.

A suspended judgment of 80 days
in Jail was imposed by Judge James
r. MeskiI this morning on James
Clark, charged with breach of peace
Clark, who has not been home for
three years, came to New Britain
Wednesday, and went to the home OF
his wife Although told to keep away
from the home he returned several
times Wednesday and last night. He
New Britain herald., 1918-11-22
The wound required four

stitches.
Miss Claire Des Jardins, formerly
connected with the local hospital is in
New York city awaiting orders to sail
for overseas service with the Red
Cross. She recently completed her
training in Camp Lee.
Three fast colored fine quality
shirts, IS, Wilson s.---advt.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-22
YELLOW FEVER APPEARS.

Mexico City, Nov. 22.-YelIow fever
has appeared in the district of
Tehauntepec, state of Oaxaca, accord
ing to advices received by the federal
department Of health. Steps have been
New Britain herald., 1918-11-22
CITY ITEMS.
Shirt Sale, Wilson'S. --advt.

President Ernest n. Humphrey of
TIT, board of public works was struck
In the mouth with a golf ball yester-
day at the Shuttle Meadow Country
Club golf links, causing painful cut
New Britain herald., 1918-11-22
Get Rid OF That
Persistent Cough

stop that weakening. persistent cougn
Or cold, threatening throat or lung
affections, with Eckrnan's Alternative;
fhe tonic and upbuilder OF 20 years
eI1ccAgsfrI use SOC and $50 bottles
from druggists, or from
TTcKMAN LABORATORY, Phfladelpn1s
New Britain herald., 1918-11-22

takn to prevent the plague from be-
coming epidemic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-07
TWO FORMER D. C. MEN
WIN ARMY COMMISSION
Capt. Wilbur v. Leech and Lieut..
Arthur r. Collins Were Once
business Associates Here.

1.-TWO former Washington automobile
men. friends and at one time business as
sociates. recently have won commissions
In the motor section Of the Ordnance
division Of the army. They are Capt.
Wilbur v. Leech, q brother OF Dr.. Frank
Leech Of this city. and Lieut. Arthur r.
Collins.
Capt. Leech has just completed . three
months course in the motor instruction
school and Lieut. Collins has just enter
ed the school. The former. who left
Washington early in January and was
put though a course Of training at Peo-
ria. ILL.,. Kenosha, Wis.,, and Rock Island.
III, is In the capital on a brief leave
Of absence.
Both are expert automobile men and
have had wide experience in the selling
end OF the industry In the capital. Lieut..
Collins formerly was general manager Of
the Cbombs Motor Company. Capt
Leech had managed some Of the largest
local distributing agencies. He was
prominent q few years ago in amateur
athletics and for q time held an impor-
tant position with the District govern
ment
Capt. Leech's home is at the Cavendisl
apartments. while Lieut.. Collins lives al
S00S o street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-07
ILLINOIS POLICE AWAIT
/ LYNcH|NG Case INQUEST
No Arrests to Be Made for Prayer
Death From Mob Violence Until
Facts Are Sifted.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
cOLLINsvILLE, Ill. April 6.-No ar
rests will be made in connection with
the lynching Of Robert P. Prayer, an
enemy alien. Thursday night until after
the inquest Monday, according to an
nouncement tonight by Assistant Attor-
ney General W. e. Trautmann. who
spent today investigating the crime
city oncials were emphatic today in
violence. The police force of four men,
bers said they did not think the mob
meant to harm Prayer ssriously. and ex-
pected the mob simply 70 spirit him out
OF town. Il developed today that the
limits where they turned back because
of lack Of Jurisdiction"
After post-moFtem, PfAgars body WAS
sent tonight to st. Louis for burial. In
torment win b in the ehargs Of . Cor
had requested the body.
Enactment OF more stringent sedition
laws and their vigorous enforcement
vas urged in telegram s read in the
from Mayor Sisgsl Of Collinsvills.
THE lynchins was the direct result
Of q widespread feeling In this COM
munity that the government will not
punish disloyality. and although
deprscate the existence Of this feeling.
It is nevertheless not without some
foundation" the telegram said.
I'VE have repeatedly reported to fed
eral authorities cases of disloyality
where no action has been taken and
81 the insdsaaaes Of shs iaw
Mayor siegel said this spirit IL not
confinsd to CollinsviIls, but as uni
versal in this section"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-07
BISHOP A. N. RANDOLPH
DIES IN NORFOLK, VA.

NORFOLK. Va. April 6-Rt. Rev.
Alfred Masil Randolph. DID,. LID,
Bishop Of the southern diocese Of vir-
ginia. a chaplain in the Confederate
army. and spiritual adviser and per-
sonal intimate of Gen. Robert Z. Lee,
died at the family residence in this
city this morning. Bishop Randolph
was in his eighty-sscond year Of his
age, and death followed . protracted
illness. He IL survived by Q widow.
Mrs., 6allie Baxton Randolph and eev-
eral sons and daughters
Was Born in 1865.
Bishop Randolph was born near win
chester; ". n 1s g,,;,. H Cas z direct
England and 9 distant cousin Of GEN.
Seminary. Bishop Randolph began his
ecclesiastical career at the Episcopal
church in Fredericksburg. Entering
the confederate army as Chaplain,
through Gen. Lees appointment. he
CARED Cared that The bishop wa. more - int Ha-
mately acquainted. with the famous
confsderats general on the battlefield
than any person outside his immediate
AZ s. s,oss 4 e e. "A. Bishop Ran
ou, ns1 Il Ssim sas aaA HI S.I
mAAs assistant bishop Of yir6inia.
When .fhe 1loo9ea was aividsd IL Be-
which Do1itlen As held untli his death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-07
French Think America
Has Speeded War Work

PARIS, April s.-The anniversary Of
Americas entrance into the war 10 re-
ceiving great attention from the French
press. The newspapers comment extern
sively upon the accomplishments OF the
United States and the difdculties which
must be overcome. These several
writer's say. are perhaps realised more
fully in France than in America.
The various reviews of what has been
achieved In the way Of bodybuilding,
the naval operations against sub
marines, the training Of an army and
the financial assistance extended to the
allies are written in a spirit of admira-
ton and recognition OF their signif-
canoe.
The press throughout the country en-
uhasixes tho disinterestodness Of Ameri-
cans. their earnesfnesa, their devotion to
the principles Of free government and the
rights Of all peoples. Much ID said Of the
American point Of view. reaching beyond
temporary national interests toward q
larger ideal Of the future, for themselves
and for other peopleA
One point which Is brought into relief
is the spirited manner in which Gen.
Pershing offered the American Army now
La France for the present battle.
The French government gave omctl
recognition to the anniversary BY par
ticip1tion In . celebration at tho Hotel
dc Vile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-07
ORGANIZING AT LAUREL, MD.
Regiment Of Engineers to Operate
Boats and Barges in France.

NEW YORK. April GA regiment of
American engineers to maintain and
operate the boats and barges on the
inland waterways of France is being
organised at Laurel, Md. it was an
nounced with the opening Of a re-
cruiting station here today. Col. James
F. Bell. commanding the new unit, which
Will be known as the 18th Engineers.
or finland Waterways Regiment" said
he needed bareemen, Transfers" sail
makers. ship carpenters, hosting and
gasoline engineers and other men ex-
perienosd in the work to be done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-07
o.. s. MARINES ENTERTAINED.
New York Symphony Orchestra
Gives Concert at Quautico.

United States Marines in training at
Quantico, Va. were entertained yester-
day afternoon by the New York Sym
phony Orchestra, under the direction Of
Walter Damrosch. A full concert was
played by the orchestra before an
audience of thousands Of the soldiers
of the sea" The concert was given un-
der the direction of the District war
camp community service, and was un-
der the supervision Of Miss Elizabeth
Howry, representing the committee on
entertainment.
Luncheon was served the men Ia the
orchestra at the Ofncers Club preceding
the concert. Members Of the orchestra
wero shown through the various parts
Of the training camp following the cons
cert and were taken through the trenches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-07

thanked the city authorities and the
representatives of the government for
the demonstration. adding:
"Auspicious ~ IL this event and the
readiness Of our own brave soldiers who
now take their places beside their al
lied brothers on the battle front. yet
at this moment, when the enemy more
than ever is determined to subject the
soil Of France to his domination. am
persuaded that the time for words has
passed into the time for deeds.
The world knows the momentous is
that is essential to happiness? The
prosrsssiys deyelopment Of #, free pso-
Of the miiitarists AS long as that
enemy seeks to impose his terms upon
US we must fight. and We will fight. to
conquer. For that purpose all the men
and all the resources of America will
be placed at your disposal"
The remarks Of both NJ. Pichon and
Mr.. Sharp were greeted with rousing
cheers. At the end of the ceremony
toasts were drunk to President Wilson.
Secretary Baker. Gems. Bliss and PERISH
ing. Ambassador Sharp and the Ameri-
can Army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-07
TURKS CLAIM SUCCESS.
London War Office Calls Statement
Exaggerated and Distorted,

LONDON. April 6.---Advices from AM
sterdam say that the Turkish official
statement Of Thursday reports that the
English forces east of the Jordan were
completely defeated after suffering cas-
ualties.
A war ONCE statement characterizes
the foregoing stAtment as exaggerated
and distorted. Seven hundred prison.
ers were taken, by the British troops,
which withdrew after achieving their
obtectives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-07
French Officials Take Part
In Honoring Anniversary
of U. S. Entry Into War

PARIS. April "a brilliant asser,-
blags. including French oficials and
diplomats and Americans. this after
noon celebrated the anniversary Of
Americas entry into the war in the
magnificent Festival Hall Of the Hotel
dc Vile.
Stephen Pichon. foreign minister:
lean department OF the French govern
ment. and Georges Leagues. minister of
marine. represented the French gov
eminent. Ambassador William Graves
Tasker H. Bliss. chief Of staff OF the
American Army. and q considerablA
number Of American Navy and Army
officers were present.
municipal council Of Paris, and N.
Raux. project Of police Of Paris, speak
ing in behalf Of the city. paid tributes
to the patriotic and unssinsh motives
in the war.
After this N: Piohon spoke for the
government He said:
NJ. Pichon's Address.
For the states that provoked the
catastrophe in which millions met their
death. the anniversary of the declare.
ton of war is that OF. crime of which
they will eternally bear the responsible
"For the peoples who resolved to make
supreme sacrifices only in order to de-
fend and to save their most precious
possessions for humanity the anntver.
sary Of their entry into the war ia that
Of an act which history will record with
the title of immortal glory. Amon9
those peoples none more than that OF
the United States has q right to claim
its part in the homage which wifi Do
rendered them by posterity.
In behalf OF right and justice alone
has America tntsrvened In q battle m
which barbarian threatens the world
with the'most frightfu1 aggression. and
IL acting without trace Of seifish cal.
culation. seeking only to serve q cauaa
which Is that Of civilized humanity"
Americas Invincible Will"
France. the minister continued. appre.
ciates more than any other the effect
of Americas invincible will, as It is In
France that Americas splendid troops
continually arrive.
Thus for our hearths they are fight
ing. Thus at the moment am speak
ing in Picardy they are sacrificing
their lives to drive the enemy from our
land. Thus, along the Somme and the
Disc. they are marching to reconquer
invaded districts for our unhappy coun-
trymen. Americas ends are the came
az those Of France: Peace BY victory:
lasting peace based on Justice"
Ambassador ahasp's Reply.
Ambassador SHARP. ID : replying
49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-07
House to Be Renovated.

Polls Theater will be renovated COM
pletely, it was stated, during the week
Of April Is to %. One Of the improve
ments will be the installation Of q Moeller
organ, which will be of value in connec-
ton with the musical productions.
Mr.. Poll was assisted in negotiations
by James Thatcher. general manager
of the Poll theatrical interests. and
formerly Washington manager of
Polls.
while Mr.. Poll has theatrical inter-
ests in many cities of the country" Mr.
Thatcher stated. "he takes a particular
were naturally very much pleased to
take advantage of the opportunity
which offered for the booking of the
theater by the great Shubert interests"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-07
Alabama's Iron Output Increased.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April 6.-Ala-
bama's output Of iron for tho month Of
March amounted to 22s.ea1 tons, an in
crease over the previous month Of 1886
tons. It is expected that the years make
will be more than 100000 tons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-07
POLLS TO PRESENT
F|RST-CLASS PLAYS
Has Contract With Shuberts
for Star Attractions-Due
to City's Growth.

For the first time since the Columbia
Theater entered the motion picture field.
leaving the 50 attractions to the Belasco
and National theaters, Washington is to
have a third theater playing this grade Of
productions
Announcement was made last evening
that s. 2. Poll, owner of Polls Theater
here, has signed a contract with Leo Shu-
bert by which the Shubert attractions are
to appear at Polls beginning April %. It
Is understood that the Belasco, long the
sole home OF Shubert attractions here.
will continue its present policy. though the
Belasco was not mentioned in the an
nouncement concerning the Poll plans
According to the New York Review.
a theatrical paper. the first attraction
at Polls Theater will be Getting To-
gether." a William A. Brady patriotic
drama, in which Blanche Bates and
Holbrook Blinn are the stars.
Blanche Bates Is Mrs. George Creel,
wife of the chairman of the committee
on public information. Mr.. Creel was
in Baltimore last evening. but repre-
sentative Of the committee stated that
Mrs. Creeps temperance on the stage
was Tor patriotic reasons, In connection
Mr.. Berger to Retire.
Announcement also was made last
night Of the retirement from the WASH
ington theatrical business of Fred G.
Berger. one of the best known theater
men in the country. and for many
years associated with Washington
theaters. Recently he has been man.
ager Of Polls. Previously he had been
manager of the Lafayette Square Opera
House, now the Belasco Theater, and
of the Columbia Theater. He also was
associatedswith Sol Smith Russell. Mr..
Berger had arranged some time ago
to leave 'the theatrical field to operate
a hotel at Warrenton, Va.
During, the present season the capitals
augmented population has made 1t q ban
ner theatrical city, with the standing
room only sign a rule rather than an
exception iq all places Of amusement, and
the demnrfds for entertainment also led to
innovations such as two-week runs and
Sunday night openings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-07
Cuba's War Celebration Today.

HAVANA. April 6.-Tomorrow Cuba
will celebrate the first anniversary OF
her entry. into the world war. which
occurred just one day after the United
States took that step. An official re-
ception will take place at the presi-
Dental palace at II o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-07
APRIL CALL WILL
MOBILIZE 100000
District Of Columbia Ordered
to Furnish 1872 Men This
Month in Second Draft.
BOARDS IGNORE "oUoTAs"

Tho District Of Columbia Is called
upon to furnish 492 men in the mobi1i-
ration Of the April call Of the second
draft. Under orders sent out yesterday
BY Provost Marshal General Crowder ap-
proximately 10000 men throughout the
United States will be sent to training
camps during the fve-day period be-
ginning April 26.
This is three times the number it was
originally planned to cali, and Is nearly
twice the monthly quota as based on
the calling of 100000 men over period
Of nine months.
Acting Adjutant General Daniel ].
Donovan, directing the operation OF the
draft In the District, said last night
that WAshington's quota OF 4sz men
boards In the same proportion In when
they were drawn for the nrst draft Oh
929 men.
For example, II local board No. fur
nished one-ffth Of the Districts quota
in the first call 1t will furnish the
proportion in this call.
Adjutant General Donovan said ne
would set to work today to ngure OUT
the exact number to be taken from eacn
local board to make up the Az men
now called for.
Response to Allies Need.
Calling out of the increased number
was made necessary by the decision OF
President Wilson to respond without
delay to the need Of France and Great
Britain for endorsements in the great
battle in Pioardy. Vacancies In Ma
tional Army divisions resulting from
the withdrawal Of men to complete Ma
tionai Guard and Regular Army units
and for the formation Of special tech
nioal unite asked by Gen. Peashing VIII
be made good by the April draft THOSE
divisions farthest advanced In training
are to receive first attention IN oroeT
that the maximum number OF complete
units may be sent abroad soon.
Failure of Congress to pass tne
Amendment to the selective service act.
which would permit the fKation Of
state quotas on the number OF men IN
class 1, necessitated temporary adher-
ence to the old system. Local boards
have been officially advised. however.
that they are to ignore quotas" for
the time being and simply to continue
calling up men until they have obtained
the number they have been instructed
to forward. When q basis for establish
ing state quotas has been found. due
credit against future increments Will
Pennsylvania Leads.
Among the men to be called win be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-07

This Association s prepared send-free charae-an
household which
showing signs Of . slovvy deveopins
Consumption Known as Tuberculosis.
and may require symptoms are:
Of all Of them
Th. disease be prevented and be cured attended
to in time. Don't wait until it is too late.
synptoms first
is sunnored by
Association for the Prevention Of tuberculosis
Address; ~ = street. NV Telephone; Main ~.
psse Pssvse. Il xu,..,s.
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Great Help to Secretary.

With these appointments, Secretary
Baker, on his return from Europa. viii
be free to devote himself to the larger
matters Of policy and hold within his
own control, under the advice OF the
general star. all purely military mat
gathered by Mr. Baker during htA trip
to Europe In this critical moment for
the allied cause arc expected to 1help
him materially with the problems With
which he will have to deal. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-07

Among the men to be called will be
approximately 116,700 whites and 33,700
negroes Pennsylvania leads with 49,
ss5, Ohio is second with 1890 and New
York third with 1911.
Assessments by states are: