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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
DENIES SOLDIERS BREAD
Is LACKING IN NUTRITION
Gen. Goetha1s Answers the Com
plant Made by Mayor Mosher of
Walnut, Iowa.

In a memorandum prepared for Sec
rotary Baker. Maj. Gen. Goethals. act
ing quartermaster general, today de-
MES a complaint by Mayor o. Mosher
of Walnut. Iowa, that the bread fed to
soldiers lacks nutrition.
1T is not true that soldiers are be-
ing forced to use bread from a flour
that the government declared to be
'bled white by the millers. as stated by
Mr.. Mosher." Gen. Goethals says. THE
greatest care is taken by the quarter
masters department to see that the
bread issued to the soldiers is nutri-
tious, wholesome and tasty in every
respect. The bread issued to the SOL
diers is wholesome, and is entirely sat
ssfactory, according to reports received
by this department"
Bread. Gen. Goetha1s says, is being
made in the various camps in which
from ten to twenty. per cent OF corn
meal, rye, barley, rolled oats and rice
are used for substitutes. depending
upon the locality and the facilities with
which the supply can be furnished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
EXPLAINS AusTR1As REFUSAL.
Pacific Offensive" Against Russia
Agreed Upon, Vienna Paper Saws.

Austria's refusal to join Germany in
the renewed offensive against Russia is
attributed in quotation from the
semi-oficial Vienna Zeit to an agree
ment between Germany and Austria for
. pacific offensive" by the latter.
The quotation follows:
Those who criticise the role of the
central empires do wrong. If Germany
had need of us we naturally would
march. but it is superfluous to say our
. temporizing attitude is understood be-
tween Germany and Austria The par
ticipation of Austria-Hungary was
neither necessary nor opportune. It
would have seriously compromised the
plan of the pacific offensive agreed
upon between Austria Hungary and
Germany developed long since with
remarkable success by the government
u Vienna"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
AID SOLDIERS COMFORT.
Pongee Shirts Of Silk Keep Off Yer.
min, Saws D. A, r, Here.

Pongee shirts such as have been sent
to American soldiers in France by
D. A. R. chapters in the Philippines
and in Shanghai, China, are not favor
ed as grazing grounds by ''cooties,"
according to information received at
D. A. R. headquarters here. 1t seems
the "creepers," as they are also called
by the men in the trenches. do not
like the feel or the smell of silk, and
therefore shun soldiers who wear the
pongee garments.
Medical officers Of the Army have
for some time been trying to find some
practical kind of vermin- proof shirts
and underwear for the soldiers, but
little success has attended the efforts,
it is stated. In the shirts made Of silk
pongee it Is believed such garments
have been found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
SHRAPNEL
Sidelights on the War
by
OLIVER OWEN KUHN.

, British folk love jam. A serious dis
cussion already has arisen as to JUS,
how much sugar will be permitted in
jam during the coming year. The mat.
tier concerns the army, for vast sup
plies are sent to the fighting men.
When an Irish farmer presented q
number OF American sailor lads with
small pig they carried it to their shir
as mascot. Piggy" got fearfully sea.
sick when the patrol vessel went out
and the porker on return to port was
placed in pen that it might regain
its physical equilibrium. After having
1ully recovered and made fat the
mascot was killed and the sailors re-
galed themselves in a fresh pig din.
ner.
Llfting bucket of water to a table
and welding hoe with experiences nv
means OF an artificial arm attached r.
the waist and operated by muscles OF
the thigh is but one example of the
WONDERFUL achievements of surgery
wnich enable badly mutilated men to
re-enter Industrial tasks after thew are
discharged from the Army.
Through investigations, under the
auspices of the British government
! and on the advice Of American eeoIo-
gists, several new oil wells have been
oiscovered IN England. The work OF
prospecting will continue.
All of the new class of British and
French monitors are named AFTER
French or British heroes, such as Mar
mont< Soult, Ney, Massena, Cen Crau-
ford and Gen. Picton.
1t is peculiar fact that the MEM
bers Of the house of lords in England
cannot vote. though their wives will
be permitted to do SO under the new
suffrage law. Privileges accorded to
the peers of olden days gradually have
been curtailed. They still have the
right, however, to kill a couple of deer
In the kings park.
The taste of the ordinary soldier has
been greatly elevated since the war
started. When the idea first was com
ceived that the soldier should have
amusements these entertainments
were of the more frivolous sort. 1t was
believed that the fighting man par-
ticularly desired entertainment of this
character. Since SO many noted enter
tanners havet appeared before the SOL
diers the tastes of the fighting man
have changed. have the enter
tainment committees found that he
never wanted the other stuff. Opera
singers get more cordial receptions
than do music hall artists. It is a
peculiar fact, but songs bearing senti-
ment about going to Berlin" are not
popular.
The British admiralty employed no
women before the war started. Now
there are more than 5000 on the ad-
miralty pay rolls.
M. Caillaux, the French politician ac-
cused Of treason, is noted for his cool
ness. Recently he appeared before a
parliamentary committee. When he left
no cab was to be found. The French
man approached a motor car and called
to a number of detectives in it:
cit is you who are shadowing me?"
YES" came the response.
| We'll. then take me home" ordered
the former premier.
The detectives obeyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
5! HOUSING
FOR ship WORKERS
President Signs Bill Authoriz.
ing the Communicating of
Available Buildings.

Immediate housing accommodations
| for shipyard workers are to be provid-
| ed by the government through the com
Wandering of all available empty no.
| tells, apartment houses and residences
| in cities near which ships are being
built. Authority to do this is con-
| tanned in the s5o.ooo.o00 housing bill
| which President Wilson signed yester-
| day.
| The bill also authorizes the govern
| ment to take over control of transpor-
| tation systems. including city and sub
! urban electric railways. whenever
| deemed necessary to expedite ship con-
struction. 1t is regarded as likely that
land on which houses are to be built
will be Communicated in most in
stances, to prevent speculative prices.
Survey Already Made.
The shipping board already has made
a survey of housing facilities in the
| ready to take whatever is available i'm
mediately. Compensation will be de-
termined by the Emergency Fleet Cor
porations division of public service I'M
der J. Rogers Flannery.
In Communicating houses the board
will go into the suburbs and to SUNNI er
resorts. where many houses and hotels
have been empty all the winter. Some
! houses available for accommodating
shipworkers have not been used here
tofore because the owners have asked
exorbitant prices.
Houses eommandeered will be held
until the end of the war, and then will
be turned back to their owners or
sold. The houses to be built will be
either rented or sold to shipyard work
ers.
May Take Over Electric Systems.
It is considered probable that num-
Der of electric railway systems lead
ing from cities to shipyards may be
taken over and some ferry and excur-
sion boats also may be taken for the
purpose of establishing ferry lines to
yards.
Contracts for eight steel ships held
by the Patterson & Mcdonald Ship
building Company of Seattle, WASH.
have been cancelled by the shipping
board because of lack of progress.
This is the third concern to lose con-
tracts recently because the ships were
not being built.
From the Washington Office of the
Southern Pine Association has been is
sued denial of the shipping boards
statement that southern pine dealers
have fallen down on their contracts to
supply ship timbers. The associations
statement declares deliveries are ahead
| of schedule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
NOT TO DE DEP0RTED.
Count Minotto, However, May Be
Interned as Alien.

The Department of Labor has refused
to deport Count James Minotto, son-in-
law of Louis Swift, the Chicago packer,
on charges preferred by the director of
naval intelligence.
Because of suspicious aroused by his
German birth and associations. how
ever, dismissal of the arrest warrant
was postponed until the Department OF
Justice decides whether the count
should be interned as an enemy alien
Pending action by the Attorney Gen.
eral, the count will remain at liberty
on $4,000 bail furnished by his father
in-law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
Col. Watterson Contributing LS'+,r.

'"The Woman Patriot" will soon make
it's appearance as the official organ Of
the National Association Opposed to
Woman's Suffrage. It is described as
"a new national newspaper" Col.
Henry Watterson. editor of the Louis
Vile Courier-Journal, heads the list of
contributing editors, who include Anna
Katherine Greene. Octavia Thanet,
Annie Nathan Meyer, Elizabeth Ogden
Wood and Margaret c. Robinson. The
directors of the association yesterday
completed arrangements for launching
the new newspaper to take the place
of THE Woman's Protest" organ for
the '-antis' for the last Eve years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
SEEKS AID FOR OFFICERS.
Senator Fletcher Introduces Bill t.
Replace Outfits" Sunk by Huns

Senator Fletcher OF Florida, acting
chairman of the Senate military COM
mittee, has introduced a bill for re-
placing officers clothing and equipment
lost on torpedoed troopships. The legr
islation was recommended by Cen
Pershing after the sinking of the TusA
cania, and has been approved by SEQ
rotary Baker.
officers are required to furnish their
own uniforms and equipment, and Gen.
Pershing reported that those who were
rescued from the Tuscania lost all
their personal effects, except the cloth
ing they wore, and that they had no
money with which to purchase new OUT
fits. The bill appropriates $500 for each
officer affected :.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
Win q. S. Army Commissions.

Harry NJ. Hillery of the surgeon gen.
erals office has been commissioned a
first lieutenant in the Sanitary Corps
of the National Army.
Alexander E. Patton at the officers
training school at Camp Meade, Md,
has been commissioned a second lieu
tenant in the aviation section of the
Signal Reserve Corps
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
Secretary Lansing to Recuperate.

Secretary Lansing, who is suffering
from the effects of an attack of grip
several weeks ago, has gone to Angus
ia, Ca. for rest and recuperation. He
probably will return here in about two
weeks. In his absence Counselor
Frank L. Polk will act as Secretary OF
State,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
Discover Two New Smallpox, Cases.

TWO new cases OF smallpox have been
discovered by District health authori-
ties. Both are under treatment at the
smallpox hospital and are said to be of
a mild character. The patients, both
colored, are Washington Hill Of 81 L
street northwest. and Carroll whitehall
OF 1913 18th street northwest. Health
omctals have been unable to discover
the source Of infection in either case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
Richard Harding Davis Left $5o,s75

NEW YORK.. March 2.-Richard
Harding Davis. novelist and war corre-
spondent. left an estate worth only
$5o,376. according to the report Just
dlsd by the executors. When Davis died
It his country homo 1t Mount KlOco
II was reported that he had left nearly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
Two Fatal Accidents.

Gen. Pershing reported that Corp.
Hyman Roeson, infantry. of 1874 North
Lincoln street, Chicago, ILL.,, and Private
Clarence Mooney, infantry, of Gastonia,
N. c., were accidentally killed February
81. No details were given.
The following deaths from diseases
were reported: Corp: John Fisher.
Philadelphia, pneumonia, and Privates
Joseph n Bedard, Burlington. Vt,
Richmond Hill, N. Y, exophtalmic
goitre. and '@Jeph C. Wildwood, Bridge
water, Conn.,, scarlet fever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
100000 Canadians in War.

Canada has sent over seas. SO far. he
said; about 100000 men. The casual
ties have totaled well up to 10000, of
whom 10000 have been killed. The
new military service law will enable
the CONSUMPTION of 100000 more men.
after which authority for additional
levies will have to be made by parlia-
ment.
Compared with the population of the
United States, to equal Canada's record.
it was pointed out by the premier. this
country would have to place $500, 900
men in the field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02

Crib Follows tie Snoyk.
! LAXATIVE BR0A0f oUININH Tahasts hksn
in time VIII prevent Grip. z. W. GROVES
sispatus % boz. Observation-Disclosures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
Injured Privates.

Paul E. Andrews, awrence, Kan.
John L. Bray. Drum. KY.
Leslie H. Bull, Fulton, Mo.
Guy A. Carter, Meadvtlle, Mo.
Francis T. Daley. Shell Lake, Wis.
Duffy Dempsey, Ludlow. Colo.
Ernest E. Gibbons, Waterford. Cal.
Dewey NJ Harrington, Pavo, Ga.
Frank M Hodges, Ottawa, Kan.
Oscar Johnson. Osap. Sweden.
Joseph S. Marshall Toledo, Ohio.
Stanley MinJikowski. Chicago, Ill.
Oliver r. Smith. Ipava, Ill.
Delbert Wiedmaier, Chicago, Ill.
Tony Povelonis. Pittsburgh, Pa
Ivan l. Patrick, KeyHer. W; Va.
William Pichter, Chicago, H.
Ray Shelton, Mount Erie, Ill.
Cook Paul Shoonuck. Georgetown, Ill
Private Henry F. McGrath. Holyoke
Mass was slightly wounded in action
February 27.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
Gambling Loss Considered.

TN selling candled storage eggs the
actual net Gambling loss Is considered
part of the cost, and jobbers, suppliers
of hotels and institutions and re-
tailers operating under license are al
lowed advances of 10 per cent, IL per
cent and Is per cent, respectively, over
cost.
1T is expected by the food admins
tration that most of the trading in
frozen poultry will be at smaller mar
gins of profit than those given. These
maximums are intended to cover the
most expensive methods of distribution
in the several classes Reduction in the
number of distributive steps have been
kept in mind in formulating these
rules"
Rule Regarding Broilers-
The food administration announces
that the prohibition against the sale
of live or freshly killed poultry does
not apply to broilers Weighing two
pounds or less each. The order against
the sale of this stock was designed to
increase the potential egg production
of the country and it will remain ef-
fective until April so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
As to Original Storer.

1.-THE original storer of poultry in a
cold storage warehouse may be allow
ed an advance over cost not to exceed
s per cent; commission merchant SELL
storer may receive a commission not
exceeding per cent on the cost of the
poultry. and a wholesaler. jobber or a
supplier of hotels and institutions may
receive an advance over cost to each
dealer of 5 per cent, 10 per cent or Is
per cent, respectively.
The storer of eggs in a cold-storage
warehouse may be allowed an advance
of 6 per cent over cost; a commission
merchant selling for an original storer
ing 4 per cent: a wholesaler may re-
ceive an advance of per cent, and a
jobber selling in original packages
may receive an advance Of per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
GEN. PERSHING REPORTS
CASUALTIES IN HIS ARMY

Private Harry Taylor of Springfield,
Ohio, was severely wounded and Sec
ond Lieut.. James c. Weymes of Tar
bpro, N. c.. and twenty three men were
slightly wounded in action February 26,
the War Department has been advised
by Gen. Pershing. The message gave
no details. but it Is not believed the
men were victims of the German gas
attack that DAY, as in previous casual
ty reports Gen. Pershing indicated the
men killed or overcome by gas.
The men Slightly wounded are:
Sergt. Lee Hacker Manchester, KY.
Corp Charles /. Sprague, Maysville.
Mo.
Corp. John T. VIM. New Rochelle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
SPIRIT OF CANADA
U.S.'S, SAYS BORDEN
Premier Appreciative of Cor
dial Spirit of Cooperation
Found in Capitol.
REGRETS "Bo0ING" BRYAN

NEW YORK, March 2.-Sir Robert
ment here last night regarding his con-
ference with President Wilson and
other government officials in Washing
ton concerning coordination of effort
in prosecuting the war. declared that
1.-The spirit of Canada seems to be the
spirit of the United States"
THE purpose of my visit to Washing
ton," added Sir Robert, was to dis
cuss with the British ambassador and
the utilization Of the resources of the
United States and Canada in the most
effective way for the common purpose
of winning the war. The relation of
conditions affecting production, the
most effective employment of natural
resources for essential Industries and
other matters of a kindred nature were
considered. -
Was Cordially Welcomed.
1.-THE reception accorded to the acting
minister of finance. the Hon. A. K.
Mclean, and myself was most cordial.
The discussions which took place were
very intimate and interesting and we
have very warm appreciation of the
attitude Of the United States in the
manifest desire to cooperate with US
in every reasonable way. We are
very we'll satisfied with the result Of
our mission"
from speaking by returned soldiers,
Jennings Bryan at a prohibition mass
meeting at Toronto. when the Ne
braskan was Missed and prevented
prom speaking by returned soldiers,
Sir Robert said:
Regrets "Booing" Of Bryan.
81 observed with deepest regret the &C.
currence at Toronto, but was very
glad to note that it was due to various
small portions of the audience. Doubt
less the incident arose out of a mis-
understanding"
Although not possessing any authori-
tative figures regarding the amount of
food that would be saved annually as
result of nationwide prohibition, Sir
Robert stated 1t had been Variously es-
timated at 15.900,000 bushels of grain.
and that this economy would continue
for the duration of the war and for
an indefinite period afterward. The
distilleries, he said. which it was
thought would be put out of business
as a result Of the change, were not
idle. but now were busy manufacturing
alcohol for war purposes.
Referring to the military service act.
Sir Robert said its enforcement was
proceeding satisfactorily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
TRADE PROFIT FIXED
ON STORED POULTRY
Food Administration Also
Makes Ruling Covering Spec
uIation in Such Eggs.
PERMITS LEGITIMATE GAIN

New rules, effective today, are an
nounced by the United States Food Ad-
ministration limiting the trade profits
in and regulating the distribution of
frozen poultry and cold-storage eggs.
They were drafted with the general ap-
prevail of the trade.
The rules aim at reducing the number
OF transactions in handling these prod
ucts, and are expected to stabilize the
industry. allow legitimate competition,
but prevent speculation. Above all. 1t
is sought to obtain prompt, regular and
efficient distribution.
Regulations Explained.
statement issued by the food adj
ministration in explanation of the reg
ulations says:
THE limits of maximum price adj
vances allowed have been placed at
points that will manhattan all neces-
sary distributing agencies and warrant
payment to producers of satisfactory
prices. The rules do not apply to any
trading in poultry not at some time In
a cold-storage warehouse or to trading
in fresh eggs.
.aThey do not, in themselves, place any
restrictions upon the prices to be paid
for poultry or eggs intended for stor-
age They merely limit the profits that
can be made on any transaction after
the first purchase until the poultry or
eggs are in the retailers hands.
New Britain herald., 1918-05-10
SUNDAY IN OUTFTELD.
Plays With Old-TEncrs
 Team for War Benefit.

Chicago, May 10-Baseball stars of former generation, many known
 kllv by reputation to present day I &pInusiasts, met in battle again yes- srday in a game staged despite the Fain for several hundred tackles from he Great Lakes Naval Training sta jon.
 Among the veterans were Billy Sunday, once the sprinter in the Ma
 8ional league; Fred Pfeffer, one of &he greatest second basemen the anne has known; Tony Mullane, who
 9itched for the Reds, and Jimmy Ryan of the old Colts. Jake Stah1 3jayed first base and was the young &er' of the aggregation.
 The veterans were divided into
 3wo teams, the All Nationals and &ll Americans. The Nationals won he game in the fourth inning, when
 #ith the score IA to 9 rain made the
 Epntinuation of the contest impos-
 Ihle.
New Britain herald., 1918-05-10
MADAME BYNG WINS
Jockey Lykc, Mounted on Victor, Rides Big Chestnut Mare to Victory
 in Spring Juvenile at Pimlico Track.

Baltimore, May 1O.-Thc races at Pimlico track yesterday furnished the best days sport of the meeting. Three stake events were decided and each of them was won by the best horse in brilliant style.
 Madam EEnG, d chestnut daughter of Jack Atkin, defeated hlgb-claSs field of youngsters in the Spring JuVc- nile; Jack Hare, Jr., the renowned three-year- old owned by w. F. Apple gate, rOmped off with the W oodDerrN Handicap, and LOuVOiS, the aged marc belonging to Joseph r.. Widener, led home d good field in the Potomac Stccplcchase
 Lyke rated her along in front and saved ground all the way. Bon Jour followed her closely. but at the head of the stretch bore out a trife and lost some ground. When strengthened out again Bon Jour made a deter mined bid for the lead, as did Harry Payne Whitncy's Blue Laddie. But Lykc 0utrOde O'Brien on Bon Jour and Robinson on Blue Laddie, and landed lis mount home a nose in front of Bon Jour, which took place hOnOrS by a few inches from Blue Laddie. The victor traVeled the four and a half furlongs in 1:54 4-5.
 Jack Hare, Jr.'s victory was accom- plished easily. He showed the speed that made him famous last season. He took the lead at the start and travelled the mile without being headed Flags finished second and Recount was third. Jack Hare, Jr., sped over the course in 80 4-5.
 It was Louvois' first appearance under silks this season and she ran like champion. ByerS held her un- der restraint until the last quarter. There he gave her her head and she went to the front and won With speed in reserve.
New Britain herald., 1918-05-10
JANNRIN IS RECOMMENDED.
Former Red Sox InfiCldcr to Enter
 R. o. Y. $. at Camp Dcvcns.

Aver, Mass, May 10.-Corporal Harold JanVrin, former utility in fielder for the Boston American league team, has been recommended for the next officers training camp Which is to open at Camp Devens on May Is, it was learned here yester day. At critical point in the pen n&nt race two years ago Janvrin sub Ftltuted at second base for Capt. Jack Barry, who was injured, and the young players brilliant work helped bring Boston the pennant and worlds championship title.
 He is captain of the Camp Devens divisional baseball team
New Britain herald., 1918-05-10
Marquard Bags One.

Boston, May 11.-The Braves punched three hits on Marquard in the first frame and scored one run here yesterday, but Rube held Boston to three scattered hits in the last eight innings and won his seasons first victory by a score of to l. The famous Brooklyn southpaw was op- posed by Dan Fillingim, recently ob- tained from the Indianapolis Ameri- can association club in exchange for Pitcher Crum and First Baseman Clarence Covington. The score: R. H. F. Brooklyn ...101 01O 000-3 ? Boston .100 900 O0O--1 4 Marquard and 1<rucger; Fillngim, Hearn and Wilson.