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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-11
CANCELS WOODEN SHIP
CONTRACTS IN PART

Cancellation of all outstanding con-
tracts for construction Of wooden
ships where builders have not spent
more than 100000 on a ship has been
determined upon by the shipping board.
This applies to yards on the At
lantic, gulf and Pacific coasts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-11
917 MILLION BUSHELS
OF WHEAT IS ESTIMATE

Final estimates of production of the
country's principal crops. announced
today by the Department of Agricul-
ture, place the corn crop at esq.,
$4,000 bushels and the wheat crop
at 81, 100000 bushels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-11
VERY LITTLE TRADING
IN LOCAL SECURITIES

Today's session of the local stock
exchange did not result in a very
large record. Some of the leading
brokers were absent, and investment
orders in bonds, which have FUR
nished such a large part of the bust
ness for some weeks past, were not
in evidence.
Capital Traction shares were steady,
with moderate sales at SSk. with
sales of thirty shares all told. The
books have closed and the stock is
ex-dividend.
A fair business was transacted IN
Mergepthaler at 1881 and 1874. this
stock also being ex-dividend.
Lanston, nominal. with traders Tar
apart, go bid and Is asked.
The bid and asked prices on bonds
were unchanged in any important
particular.
Capital Traction Dividend.
Directors of the Capital Traction
Company met this morning and de-
clared the regular quarterly dividend
of IL per cent, payable February 1.
Books closed thirty days before the
annual meeting, which will be held
January 8, the second Wednesday In
the month of January.
Shareholders are greatly interested
in the progress of the company dur
ing the past year. and especially dur
ing the month of December, when the
five-cent fare was in general use on
the system.
Potomac Savings Election.
Dr. Michael ]. Ready was elected a
member of the board of directors of
the Potomac Savings Bank to succeed
holders meeting held yesterday after
noon in Alexandria. Mr.. Ray, who
had been a director of the bank for a
number of years, previously notified
the board that he would not be can
didate for reelection. All the other
directors were reelected as follows:
George w. Offutt. William. w. Ander-
son, Samuel Artz, Alphonse NJ. Baer,
Henry w. Offutt. Davenport B. Elgin,
Peter J. Clarke. F. Baker Weaver,
ley, N. Wilson offutt. j. William
Stohlman, B. Agee Bowles, DIR. An
thony NJ. Ray.
The board will meet today for cleo
ton of officers. All the present Off
cers/are slated for reelection.
Washington Bank Club Meeting.
A meeting of the Washington Bank
Club has been called by Edward w.
Popkins, president. for Friday of this
week. at the clurooms. n and 'Sth
streets northwest. at $50 pm.
Because of the demands of the war
service on the junior bankers the
club has been more or less quiescent
of late, but plans are being formu-
lated to make the organization more
useful generally and socially to bank
employees.
Election of officers will take place
the first Friday evening in January,
and a general reorganization may be
looked for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-11
First Trust Notes for Sale

Secured o. improved D. @. real sstats. Co
nine good iuterest with best possible security.
Netes in denomina tions Of fran $50 to $3.ooA
Trsnsactions closed promptly. We eellset h
terest and attend to every detail cafs1n1ly.
10 charge to inyestors. Csrtt1eatss ee tttal
"a Insurance policy furniaho6.
SHANNON 4 LUCDA
Invsstnsat 01QG,
n I'm e -. lla,s ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-11
ADAM A. WESCHLER. AUCTIONEER.
Government Sale OF Unservice-
able Property. Including Il

NIUIUIS CIIIU TNIICOSldlS
There will he sold at public auction on
THURSDAY. DECEMBER TWELFTH. 1918,
COMMENCING AT TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON.
at the Post Office Department Building. 10Th
street and Pennsylvania avenue northwest I3
Motors and Rheostats. Electric Truck. Eleva tor
Cable. Conduits, Scrap Iron and Metals, Oil
Barrels. Canceling Machines, Electrical Sup
plies. Desks. Chairs, etc.
Terms: Cash.
A. s. BCRLESON.
deg. 10.11 Postmaster General.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-11
AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOON
ADAM A. WEsCHLER. AUCTIONEER.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ES-
TATE. IMPROVED BY BRICK DWELL
ING NO. 1912 10TH STREET NORTH
WEST.
BY virtue Of a decree Of the Supreme Court
Of the District Of Columbia, passed in Equity
Cause No. 32326. the undersigned trustees
will sell, by public suction. in front Of the
premises, on WEDNESDAY. THE ELEVENTH
DAY OF DECEMBER. AID. 1918. at THREE
THIRTY O'CLOCK r, NJ, the following de-
scribed real estate situate in the city OF
Washington District of Columbia. to-wjt: Lot
80 and the north 1 foot Of lot go in square
49, together with the improvements thereon
Terms: One-third of the purchase money to
be paid in cash. the balance in two equal
installments. payable in one and two years.
With interest at 6 per cent per annum, payable
semi annually, secured by deed Of trust on the
property sold, or all cash, at the option Of the
purchaser. A deposit Of $500 required at the
time Of sale. All conveyancinE, recording rev.
enue stamps and notary fees at the cost OF
the purchaser. Terms Of sale to be com
piled with in IS days from day Of sale, other
wise the trustees reserve the right to resell
the property at the risk and cost of the de.
faultins purchaser, after Eve days advertise
nent Of such resale in some newspaper pub
iished in Washington, D. c.
WILLIAM 8. MCCARTHY.
1874 18th st. NV
N. THORNTON HYNSON,
Union Trust bldg.
JOHN z. LAsKEY.
FendaI bldg, trustees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-11
Liberty Bond Market.

NEW YORK. December 11.-Quota-
tons on the various issues of liberty
loan bonds were as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-11
NEW YORK METAL MARKET.

NEW YORK, December 11.-Metal
exchange quotes lead unchanged
spot, 7.05; spelter easy: East st. Louis
delivery, spot. offered - s..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-11
LONDON MONEY.

LONDON. December 11.-Money. 3
per cent Discount rates-Short and
three-month bills, 3 1882 per. cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-11
Shorts Driven to Cover.

Shorts in Mexican Petroleum were
driven to cover in a sharp rally of i've
points
Steel common opened at 80. eased
off to 9Sss and then rose to the best
point on this movement. 99A, after
which 1t reacted slightly, but re-
Steel moved up fractional1y after
early weakness. Crudble Steel lost
X Of q point.
American Locomotive gained .
point; BALDWIN, Locomotive was weak
early. but recovered most Of its loss.
car FoNndly gs,ige1 Eofnts. Rail-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-11
Washington Stock Exchange.

CAPITAL Traction, 10 at ssh.
Mergenthaler, at 1887. 10 at 1884. 10
at 1874.
After call:
CAPITAL Traction, 10 at ssH, 10 at sss.
Bid and Asked Prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-11
Shippings Are Firmer,

way Springs. Midvale. General Motors
and Stutz Motors were decidedly Arm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-11
COTTON MARKET.


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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-11
FUTURE DAYS.

ALEXANDER WOLF.
Attorney for Trustees. Jenifer Building.
no29-dSds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-22
Star WOMAN GETS EXCLUSIVE
Interview WITH GEN. PERSHINc
CONTINUED FROM PAGE l

greatest nation in the universe We may expect set
backs and Encouragement at the outset mistakes may
be made; another commander may arise'-and with an
Undesirable gesture General Pershing seemed for the
moment to brush himself off the map of war-"but
whatever the obstacles or disappointment may be,
look for the end of the year to at least show America
to be the greatest factor and fighter for universal and
everlasting peace"
Surely may ring all the bells of heaven with the
chimes of happy New Year if that true" said.
General you know had a special for wanting
to you"
He looked up nterrogatvely
Il you gathered from your friends letter that
Red Cross doing how much of factor it is in the work
of winning the war
General Pershing silent for moment and then he
said:
"You have been about here good deal. Mrs. Glib
What do you think of itg
after thoro investigation of all Red Cross activities
am going back with message that America cannot do too
much for the extension and perfection of her Red Cross
service"
The general stiffened in his chair
"And well you may, Mrs. Gibson well you may; for
began has ever done such great constructive work with the
efficiency dispatch often under adverse cir
cumsnces that has been done in France by the American
Red Cross in the last six months
"The work of the Red Cross has been miarized it is
the first great constructive contingent OF the American
GAS strange it may seem, the nation with the
most and money in the world today cannot
a magic wand and army of trained men arise.
when the American forces came over here last spring
the thought in the minds of all What do inn
mediaey that will than promises to Francey
1.-THE members of my staff got together and decided
that we could with the aid of the American Red Cross in
another way help France fight her battles until
ready take place beside her out there the fighting
line
Money was poured out profusely where it needed
The American Red Cross sad While the United States is
building fighting machine to speedy and terrible perfec
ton will steadily construct again the homes and bring
together families that have been scattered by the
so that when victory to the allies the French soldier
shall return to rehabiated home instead of the desoa
ton and universal chaos that usually follows war.
"You see from this Mrs. Gibson, that the Red Cross
tho
democracy before machine and bursting shells
have carried the message"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-22

LAVE you found out whether or
I not you must pay an income tar
by June I5y
do you know that unmarried p~o-
pie whose n~t income u $1,000 or
more. and married people whose net
Income In 8, 900 or morn. must mali.
return" to tis- internal revenue
collector. room ,ss. federal building.
by March I:
Penalties must be paid by the man
or woman who fails TO obey tho law
designed to help furnish Uncle sam
with money 10 meet war bills.
The Star. with the aid Of revenue
officials. will answer income tax
questions.
Answers to the last questions re-
e.ived. follow
Off n married mans salary IL
1850. and II IL all the inoon. no
has. must he make n RETURN A.
No. married men whosc net incon.
IL less than $4,000 are not required
To make n return.
OFF partnership prof, Ia
5000. must they make a partner.
ship return. or must they each max.
return OF their incomcT A.-Each
partner must make a return IL his
net tfistributivc interest I'm IN. part
nershtp equals or exc.ctis 8. 400. n
married. or 81 900 II single. A part.
rership return. as such, must also
be made for the war excess profits
tax.
| Q--Does n man that becomes II
in November have to pay an income
tax. and II he supports his mother
and brother. does he come under tho
$1,000 OF $4,000 exemption A
single man. in this case. must make
return II his net income Is 81 900.
However. II his mother In dependent
upon him for support. he takes tho
status OF a married man and has an
exemption OF $4,000. But this docs
not relieve him Of making a return
/ II his net income In 81 900.
Q.-Durfng 1917 charged off 10
profit and loss an Item OF s15i.ss.
Later this debtor paid me a small
sum on condition that I give receip,
in fun. This I did. as the debt WINS
outiawed. Can deduct my lossg
"A. Yes.
Q.-In computing amount OF profit
or loss resulting from purchase and
sale Of securities which are 10 be re
turned or claimed as a deduction un-
der the provisions OF the 50th para
graph Of section OF tho act of Sept
| 8. 1916. IN interest or dividends re
ceived on the securities during tho
/ =. f.s
tion7 A.--So. interest and dividends
are held 10 be items Of current In
come. returnable as such. and they
are not 10 be considered when com.
| putting the amount or loss which
results from a purchase or sale.
"a professional man or mer-
chant owns and operates n fancy
stock farm" the expenses OF opera
ton exceeding the gross receipts
Can tho difference be claimed ss n
deduction under the head OF losses ?
A.--No: II In held that where a farm
liz operated for recreation or pleas.
ure. and not primarily for profit.
but as a hobby. that farm Is not 10
be ciassed as n commercial enter
prise.
Q.--Suppose ! buy farm which
is run down. with the intention Of
making II profit paying property
| To do this am compelled to ex.
pend large amounts for labor. fer
| tilizcr, lime, etc. and for several
years the expenses will greatly cx-
coed the gross receipts. Can the ex.
cess spent over receipts be claimed
aa a loss? A.--No; II is capital IN
vested.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-22
RUSH OF DEPOSlTORS
FOR BANK DIVIDENDS

Six thousand claims By depositors
in the Northern Bank and Trust Co.
have been allowed by the state bank
examiners. Payment OF n 20 per
cent dividend on all these accounts
is now being made In the office OF
the bank examiners. 2ii White build
ing. So many depositors put In an
appearance Monday that the number
OF cashiers paying off" had to be in
creased from two to four before noon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-22

Officers for 1918 have been elected
by the Y. w. c. a. They are: Mrs.
Gertrude r. Brawley. president; Mrs.
Everett Smith. first vice president;
Mrs. j. T. Ronald. second vice presi-
dent. Mrs. w. y. Fisher, recording
secretary. and Mrs. George -. Beg
ley. treasurer. Mrs. j a. Slamm was
appointed corresponding secretary,
and Mrs. Charles A. Black. retiring
president. member of the executive
committee.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-22
Genera, hlm q p1s7d,lS
RAILWAY MEN ANXIOUS
TO HELP GOVERNMENT

'The net earnings OF the various
railroads now under government
control were but 5.26 per cent on
their invested capital in the past
three years" This was tho state.
mcnt OF Judge II. V. Brown In an ad.
dress before the monthly meeting OF
tho Credit Mems association. Judge
Brown says the railroad men feel no
hostility toward the government and
are cooperating in every way to aid
in the successful operation OF the
roads under government control.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-22
Chinese Kill Two
ON II. S. Cunboat

WASHINGTON. Jan. 22.-Firing
by Chinese on the u. S. gunboat
Monocacy. which resulted In killing
one American sailor and wounding
two others, was made the subject OF
protest to the Chinese government
by Minister Reinsch.
The attack on the vessel took place
on the Yangtse river. so miles above
Yochow II is believed revolutionary
forces were responsible and the gov.
eminent viii be called upon to run
down and punish the offenders.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-22
PANTACES

Laughter ammunition ls scattered
around indlscrnninately at the new
Pantagcs show for this week.
The Bachelor Dinner" is up In the
high explosive mirth class. Jack
Henry. In n cauEhtin.theRct plot.
shoulders chief responsibility In tho
tabloid operctta The act Is well
staged and has chorus Of attractive
xirls
Prescott and Miss Hop. Eden give
n mental telepathy exhibition that
fnystifics-
wilkins and wilkins. man and
girl. have n patter and buriesauo
dance act that keeps the audience
laughing.
Robbie Hanshaw. versatility artist.
sings and initiates
Mennctti and Sldeiii are knock.
about COMEDIANS.
The Kuehns are a pretty gfrl who
plays the violin and a man who
sings and whistles
The serial thriller. Who Is No.
~ completes the bin.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-22
Emma Carus Has Really Lost SIS Pounds;
- Little Old System Did 1t, She Says

Tr-sic Frigana gives half the
credit for hor theatrical success TO
her maid. Ida Elliott, whom she has
christcned Ida. the Capable"
"I'd never get hooked up In the
world II Il wasn't for Ida. IL one Of
the glowing tributes OF mistress 10
maid.
Now. Trixlc weighs 90 pounds
or so more than hs-nma Carua. nc
/ cording 20 the latest dope sheets. The
I time was when Miss Carus might
have found occasion FOR "A testimonial
an To the virtues of her maid, but
now
It's system
That's tho new keynote. open sosa-
the and carte blanche TO things dcair
able
II you don't believe 1t. stick your
ear alongside this.
System" says Miss Emma who IL
at the Moore theatre this week. lis
everything, does everything. In re-.
sponsiho for all success
Pretty strong compliment for old
system. what
Continue:
System IL "a great thing Indeed.
YES. by sticking strictly 20 system.
l have been able In ak months time
20 lose fifty five pounds tbsl, and OF
course. was able that way 90 with
draw myself from the eavywclEht
class. When the style In comcdl-
ennes changed. | changed with Il.
And those OF us who used to enjoy
her comedy In the avoirdupois Ger.
/ tainly can aotice tho change. she's
as funny as evcr-but not at all r
beg pardon. plump.
System did II" she declares TX.
erclse. lie Systematic and youll BE-
happy
So 6hero you are. girls.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-22
BACKS
BAKER,; CALLS
DOWN CRITICS

WASHINGTON, Jan ga
President Wilson yesterday de-
nounc~d Senator Cha,ni~riain's
condemnation Of the government
tai structure ~ an -astouishinriy
and absolutely unjustifiable dis
tortion Of truth"
Chamberlain attacked the war
administration during n speech
In New York Saturday.
AS matter of fact. the prcsi
dent said. "the war department has
performed task OF unparalleled
magnitude and difficulty with
frornptncas and efficiency"
Charnbcrlain'a bills. creating su
preme war council and n director Of
munitions wero also the subjects OF
unfavorable comment by tho prcsi'
don't. who declared that the present
organizations are sufficient for the
prosecution OF the war
The president paid high tribute to
Secretary Baker and excused delays
and dlsappointments and partial mis-
carriage OF plans" on the ground that
there has been no repetition OF such
errors Tho president said these dc
lays were magnlficd by congressional
Investigations.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-22
THEATRES
At THE THEATRES

Metropolitan--M ltzi Hajos com
ing In Pom Pom"
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Gaicty-Buriesaue.
Moore 49, Vaudeville. orphcum
circuit
Wllkes-Stock.
Pantagcs--vaudeville.
Palace Hip-yaudeviile.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-22
WILL HURRY FREIGHT
FROM SEATTLE YARDS

Getting all export freight out OF
Seattle by March 1 is n possibility
according to traffic men. Two hun
dred thousand tons OF such freight Is
in Seattle yards. but II is believed
that the 35 Oriental boats which sal
before the first OF March will be able
to handle H.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-22
GO-TO-CHURCH SUNDAY
SET FOR MARCH THIRD

March viii he "Go.to- Church"
Sunday.
The Seattle Ministers Federation
has set the date. The Rev. Russell
r. Thrapp has been appointed chair
man OF the committee on arrange
ments for the observation OF the day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-22
CLOSE MARKETS EARLY

city Health Commissioner j. II.
Mcbride introduced an ordinance Mt
Mondays meeting of the city oom-
Gil. providing that city public .nar-
kets shall close at on Saturdays.
He advances II as a war conservation
measure.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-22
OLE HANSON WORKERS
MEET THURSDAY NIGHT

An organization meeting OF all
campaign workers for Ole Hanson.
candidate for mayor. win be held in
his offices. 206 New York block.
Thursday at 8 y. m. Plans for his
campaign VIII be discussed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-22

WINDSOR.--lSecaus he "didnt
know the law" Alphonse Bachelor
had to pay the courts 5000. AS man
ager of New York operate com
pany. Bachelor aided three Germans
in crossing the boundary from the
United States into Canada.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-22
TACOMA FIRM DEMANDS
$50 900 OF KING co.

The Tacoma Meat Co. asks $4,000
damages in a suit filed against King
county. The company claims that
it's property was damaged by care
Iessness OF the county while divert
ing the course OF the Puyallup river.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-22

A meeting Of fhe committee on
rentals. recently appointed by the
members council OF the Seattle
Chamber OF Commerce and Com
mercial Club. was held today at the
Hotel Butler to discuss plans for as
sisting In the prevention OF undue
raising OF rents.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-22

MEMPHIS. - Four steamboats,
were sunk on the Mississippi when
ice-floes swept down the river on the
crest OF a rapid rise. Other craft
were torn from moorings and dam
aged No loss of life IL reported
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-22
Actor at Moore Is
arabic" Survivor

Claude VI. Roode. the clever slack
wire performer now at the Moore az
a part OF the bill Of Orpheum circuit
vaudeville. is survivor Of the
steamer Arabic. which was torpedoed
off the coast OF Ireland August 10.
1915. The sinking of this steamer
was one of tho last straws' that
brought the United States into the
world war.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-22
HE'S FUTURE ACE?

Charles Il. Alien. assistant corpora
ton counsel. left Tuesday to enter
the United States flying school at Co
lumbus. O.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-22

These days. u. 8. means Universal
Saving. Buy thrift stamps.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-22
INCOME TAX
PUZZLES

The Stars Income Tar"
Editor wa AnsWer Your
Questions. Mail Them TO
Him.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-25
As Others See Us.

The following paragraphs are copied
from lengthy article concerning
Chicot County which was published in
a recent issue of the Canon City,
Colo. Record, whose editor is men,
Der of the National Editorial Associa-
ton and was in the party which toured
the state last month, spending the day
of June 18th in Chieot county:
Chicot county. situated in the ex-
treme southeast corner of Arkansas.
is said to be the richest county in
point of fertility in the world. don I
know about that. for the world is big
and my travels have taken me over
only small portion of it-yet-but |
saw abundant evidence of agricultural
richness and great fertility.
Chicot county is far south, about on
line with San Diego, California, and
Charleston South Carolina. 1t is warm
in winter and crops grow rapidly in
summer Being in the Mississippi delta.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-25
For Two Minutes.

In accordance with the suggestion of
Congress, the request of President Will
son and the petition of large number
of our citizens, the City Council has ar
ranged for the lights in Dermott to be
turned out for two minutes at $3.50
clock each evening as reminder of
season of special prayer for our boys
in France, for Gods blessings on par
ticipation in the war and for speedy
victory. The turning off of the lights
is proceeded by one long blast of the
whistle.
The attention of the public is called
to this measure and every man, woman
and child should gladly and reverently
participate in the brief season of pray
er. If there be any so depraved that
they do not care to devote even two
minutes to prayer for this great and
serious purpose, they should at least be
polite enough to allow others to do so
without being disturbed.
Those who are driving their cars,
walking. reading or who are engaged
in any sort of business or pleasure can
easily suspend their occupation for so
short time and either pray themselves
or keep quiet so others can pray. Let's
make it unanimous for two minutes
every evening in Dermott