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The Washington herald., 1918-03-24
GERMANS Still HOLD
MAI. HENRY E. emory
Diplomatic Attache Was Caught at
Aland Islands.

Maj. Henry Crosby Emory. mem
bcr OF the American military At
taches stan at Petrograd, was
caught by the Germans while
crossing the ice surrounding the
Aland Islands. He and the thirty
or more EnElishmen Of the party
Of which he was a member. are re-
ported as still held on the AIand
Islands in a despatch received by
the State Department yesterday
from Minister Morris at Stockholm.
1t is presumed that Mai Emory
and his party were on their NsN
10 a Swedish rescue steamer when
captured. Reports At that time
said that Swedish rescue vcssCl~
were attempting to force the iys
and Eet to the Islands to briEg N
the refugees from PeJrograd.
1t was first reported that Mai
Emory wes captured by the Ger
mans in Finland Mrs. Emory cs-
capped and is in Stockholm .anNiou.-
ly awaiting the disposition TO be
made Of hcl husband. Miu.sir.
Morris at Stockholm has Joined in
a protest to the Finnisu govern
ment against permitting this Ger
man violation OF the rights Of
belligereut while on supposed y
neutral territory.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24
bank STOCK SELLS
Down II EX-RIGHTS
Commercial National Rights Valued
I2I-2-Stock at 1888.

Commercial National Bank sold
off eleven points in sales made on
the floor of the local stock exchange
in yesterdays session. The stock
sold eX-rights, which were valued
were made at 190 and 169, with 1SS
asked at the close. .,
Washington Gas and Capital
utility transactions of note. The
gas stock brought 561a. while the
railroad stock sold at SO.
Steamboat IS again appeared on
the active list. with sales at 100.
Capital Traction 5s brought par.
Potomac Electric IS sold at 1914 in
the only bond sales of the day.
Sales for the six sessions of last
week aggregate 453 shares of stock
and $500 worth of bonds.
Director Elected.
william A. Simpson has been
elected a member of the board of
directors of the Washington Saw
ings Bank.
The Washington Savings Bank
has joined the American Bankers
Association.
Declare Dividends.
The United States Savings Bank
will pay the regular quarterly divi-
dend of y per cent to its share
holders on April l. books having
been closed since March 81.
The Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company directors have
declared their regular 2h per cent
dividend, payable April l.
The Farmers and Mechanics Ma
tional Bank will pay its sharehold-
ers per cent extra distribution
April 2. this being the customary
extra payment at this season.
Buys stock Exchange Seat.
Henry H. Flather. late with
FIather. MooThead & Elmore. has
purchased a seat on the New York
Stock Exchange, paying therefor
$500 He will shortly start in
business in this city.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24
WASHINGTON PRODUCE.

EGGs-Strictly fresh. per doz., IS; average
receipts 3; southern, a.
CHEESE-New York State factory. new. per
lb.. Ga2.
BUTTER-Elgn print, per Ib.. -; Elgin tub
IS: process, 43ai4; store packed. 80.
LIVE POULTRY-RooSters, per ID. 3oaH;
turkeys. per lb.. 5si0; chickens, per lb., 45aiS
keats, young, eaCh e0a7o.
DRESSED POULTRY-F -Frcsh-killcd spring
chickens. 5Sai2; per H.; turkeys. per h., asa4V;
ruOsters, per lb.. 2; geese Per b.. 20s2S ducks,
per h., 80.
GREEN FRUITs-Ap2les, per bbl., 3oOa7.co
per box, l.c5a3.5O; Florida oranges. 6.oOas.50;
lemons 5.50a6.5O: grapefruit, crate. 3.50a4.75
strawberries, 0a4O; tanserines, 25oa4-5O box.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. No l. Northern,
per 100 lbs. l.s5a2OO; McCormiclCs, 2OOa25 per
standard barrel; sweet potatoes, 4o0as.O0 per
bbl. No. ?. 3ooaioO per bbl.; string beans. rcr
basket. l.5Oa2.5o; peppers. per crate. 3.ooa4.0O;
okra per crate 3.00a5O0; radishes, per 100, 3.5ca
500; cucumbers, per basket, 3.50a5.50; eggplant.
3oca5.Oo Per crate; cabbage. per 100 lbs, 2.01a
go; beets. bunch, 5as; lettuce. Looa200 per bas-
ket; cabbage. Florida, l.ooal.50 per basket; eel
cry. 1a75 per doz.; Florida celery, Per crate.
l.cOa2Oo; rofnaine lettuce. 5oal.Oo; squash, 25Ga
I50 per crate; spring onions. l.50a2.0 per 100
bunches; onions. per sack, l.3al.0; spinach,
2.Soa3.0o per bbl.; kale. l.5nal.75 per bbL; tur-
flower, per crate. l.50al.T5; tomatoes, Florida,
per crate. l5Oa5OO; new beets Florida, 2OOa
ESQ per crate; green peas. 2OOaIOO per basket
rhubarb. 75as5 per doz.
LIVE sToCK-sheep. per h.. las; lambs,
spring, 2la2S; calves, per h., ls14: medium. per
H.. l6a17; common. per h., l2al3
PoRk-small, per h.. q; medium. per h..
p; heavy. lam.
sEEDS-Red clover. a.75a21.S per bushel
alsike clover. l7.5als.o 90; crimson clover, l25Oa
$50; timothy. 42Sa4.50; red top, liooal5.O 90 per
100 lbs; bluegrass, 3o0a3O
GRAIN-Wheat. milling. per. bus, 2loa2D;
new corn. per bushel. lsos1 S. oats. white. lOSa
lbs; mixed oats. lsofak03: bay. No ], 30Coa3l 90
No. 2 8.5oa2950 ~ 80
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24
WOMEN'S Land ARMY.
given ENDORSEMENT
Defense Council Favors Plan for
New England Districts.

The Woman's Land Army of
America was endorsed yesterday by
the woman's committee, Council of
National Defense, which recon-
mended the plan to the New Eng
land chairman.
1t was pointed out that while
the plan, might not be so success
full in Western farming sections, il
was very good for New England.
where farms are small, and agri-
culture intensive.
The plan is for groups of from
ten to seventy women 30 camp near
a large farm or group of farms,
and hire out" for extra labor. A
housekeeper or several of them ac-
company the unit. At least two TO
three weeks preliminary training
is necessary to accustom the wom-
en- to the heavy farm work and the
machinery.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24
SERVICE MEN
TO TOUR CITY
BY AUTO TO-DAY
and Navy Will Be
Given Trip by D. c. War
Camp Community.

Everything is in readiness for
the monster Sightseeing tour OF
Washington, planned by the Dis
trict OF Columbia War Camp Com
munity Service for enlisted men of
the army. navy and Marine Corps.
and Il is expected that 1000 or
more autos will make up the parade
this afternoon.
BelGted offers OF machines were
received all day yesterday and uR-
til late last night, and the list OF
more than 200 Washington car own
ers who expressed willingness 10
foregO the use of their machines
for a few hours this afternoon was
increased TO more than 400. with
others promising TO send their ma
chimes to the starting point ready
for use IL needed.
The parade is to start between
2:30 and o'clock this afternoon,
from the new United States Sery-
ice Club, at $50 Pennsylvania ave
nue. northwest. but all machines 10
be used for carrying enlisted men
Of all branches OF the service on q
sight seeing tour of the National
Capital are requested 10 have the
cars at the starting point at s.SO
o'clock sharp.
II arrangements can be completed
in time the parade is TO be led b.
the Engineers Band from Washing
ton Barracks, the band being car
ried in a big sight seeing motor
bus, the use OF which has been Of
fered for the tour. II this is done
the White House machines. the ma
chine from the British Embassy and
those loaned by members OF the
Presidents Cabinet will follow in
order.
Many drivers OF public auto
mobiles and tsXicabs have offered
the use of their machines for the
two hours the tour is expected TO
require.
Soldiers. sailors and Marines who
are lucky enough TO be occupants
Of cars donated by the management
of the National School OF Domestic
Art and Science have another treat
in store for them. At the end Of
rhe tour these men are to be guests
Of the young women students Of
the school at q party and dinner.
after which they will be taken TO
whatever point in the city they may
! designate. A long auto ride, enter
AoaAAAANAA anu Win - AOk
Of pretty young women as host
cses, and then q return trip home by
motor car will constitute the after
moons and evenings fun.
several hundred Marines from the
big camp at QUantico are TO be in
the city on leave today and many
| OF these will take in the tour.
Engineers to the number Of 1000
are to march in a body from wash
ington Barracks TO the starting
point Of the tour. and men from all
the camps in and near the city, in
cluding Camp Meade men. will be
among those who enjoy the sights.
The weather man. has promises
sunny skies and moderate tempera -
ture for the afternoon. which will
add materially 70 the pleasure OF the
/ ride about the city.
The tour is TO cover about twenty
miles and IL is expected the cars
will all be back at the startinS
Joint not more than two hoSrs after
the parads starts.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24

be you can do something with him
TO set him straight
He won't stay at school-he will
steal-he persists in worrying his
mother-and l am at the end Of my
patience"
Well" said the court, after some
deliberation, Il think 30 days in Jail
will teach him a thing or two"
The Work Of Scandal
Mary Louise Josephine Walters and
Ida Carson are first cousins-and bit
ter enemies.
Once they were good friends. But
that was long ago.
Wednesday evening Ida met, by ac-
cident, Tom Walters, the husband OF
Mary Louise Josephine.
Some gossipy person saw the two
talking and a couple Of hours later
some very scandalous reports about
the two were in circulation.
Mary came around to see Ida that
evening and demanded an expIana-
ton of the alleged scandalous con-
duct. ..--.
Ida refused to talk with her She
even shut the door in her face.
This peeved Mary. So she forced
her way into Ida's house and smack
ed her in the kisser.
Ida picked up a vase from the man.
tel and Mary got II in the eye.
Then the pair grappled. They
fought to beat the band.
After three men had succeeded in
parting them. Ida got q warrant.
And Mary Louise Josephine had 10
shell out fifteen heard-earned dollars.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24
PURELY PERSONAL.

Miss Mary Marks has left Wash
ington on visit to friends in Blue
mont.
Mrs. Andrew Smithers has return
ed to the city after a visit to
South Carolina.
Miller johnson has been appoint
ed 70 the Treasury Department.
Frederick Neely. who was operst-
cd on to remove his tonsils. has left
the hospital and is on the road to
recovery.
Emery Forden is in Washington
on a business trip.
John y. Payettc was recent
visitor 10 his parents in this city.
George NJ. Ellsworth. Of the Cen
cral Land Office, is on a short VacS-
tion.
Eustis +. Green. Of Norfolk. Va.
is in the city for few days.
Clarence Draga. Of the Govern
ment Printing once. has resigned.
william Bond and his brother
Albert. arc on a motor trip 20 Cum
berlsnd. Md.
Jacob NJ. Winters has received
an appointment as clerk with the
local food administration.
Ira r. Campbell. OF the Patent
once, has received a promotion.
I Mr.. and Mrs. Everett W. Liter VIII
return to Medford. Mass. today att
er spending several days in Wash
ington.
Miss Ruby Grey Ellis. OF Florence.
Miss, is being entertained by frieads
in town. ...- . H.
Miss Hazel Potter. y La ,nE,
Mich. Is the guest of fr1ends re
Mrs. l. c. Meredith will les s,to-
day for New York. "a. -
Miss Margaret Fouikes. of 'rsan-
don. MisS., is spending ten dayssar
washington.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24
HERALD'S SUNDAY
SERMON.
The Part the Church Plays
IN War Time.
BY A. JAMES ToLsON.

Early in the church year the United
States became a participant in the
great worldwide war; and within
few weeks the mobilization Of our
armies in all parts of the country
resulted in bringing TO this city SOL
diers and officers. who were assign
ed to the various camps and bar
racks in and near the city for mill
tary training and instruction.
These young men, from good homes
These young men, from good homes.
many Of them graduates from COL
leges and technical schools. were and
are splendid specimens OF the best
citizenship OF our country. Their
presence in the city opened a new
and magnificent field for Christian
| service which was enthusiastically
entered into by the churches Of
Washington. and by none more zeal
ously than the Church OF the Cow
enant A war committee. with
Charles Henry Butler as chairman,
was organized 10 direct its efforts,
systemStize its work and secure the
funds necessary to finance. Il. in the
Church of the Covenant
The young people Of the church
organized for social work under the
| direction of DR.. Charles Wood, the
pastor. and his assistant. the Rev
John b. Carruthers. and have work.
ed with unabated interest and en-.
thusiasm 10 entertain and to bring
under Christian influence the soldiers
and strangers within our gates.
Several young ministers, whosS
] HhnrsrhRa In
| efforts being made here, and spared
them to help the Church OF the Gov.
enant, assisted in its good work and
contributed to its success. These
J men were organized under the wal
| STAN Of the Church of the Gov.
enant
The chapel Of the Church Of tn,
Covenant has been kept open daily
ana until late in the evening as q
rendezvous for soldiers and strang,
ers in the city, who have received
cordial welcome at all hours, anC
have been afforded every assistanc,
within the power OF the youns
people. They have been invited tc
attend the religious services and
these services have been constant.
/ ly supplemently by social features
Z lAN SANoA tAOIN mas L6tn maze Il
make strangers feel at home, anC
to realize that there were tru,
friends interested in them and their
welfare.
In addition TO the entertainment
of the soldiers and strangers who
have been their guests so constant.
ly, the young people OF the churcl
have been working for the Red
Cross and other organizations en-.
-aEed in war work
/ The churches Of Washington. a,
whole, must be made to realize
the part that they are to play il
this war, and to take the matter in
hand and put forth every effort tc
/ help the soldier and civilian TO gair
| their new lease on life by coming
into contact. more with God and
church.
The church during the greatest
conflict the world has ever knowr
must feel that it has its lesson L
learn, being the greatest thing il
/ the life of any city or nation, SC
/ flexible that il will include all in.
terests for the good OF humanity
! and so infieXible that il will refus,
I to so over body and soul to tn,
| conventional opinion that the age.
| have produced about the nature oi
| the christian church.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24
All Financial NelDs h the Latest Stock Market
GEN. KNIGHT ABLE
TO RESUME DUTIES

Commissioner Louis Brownlow,
president Of the District Board of
Commissioners. left yesterday after
noon for Old Point Comfort Gen.
knight, the engineer commissioner,
arrived at the District Building yes
terday morning, after a two-months
spell of sickness. Commissioner
Brownlow delayed his departure until
the arrival of Gen. Knight
Commissioner W. Gywnn Gardiner.
the latest addition 70 the Board of
Commissioners. will have the brunt
of the burden fall upon his shoulders
during the next week, a. much Of the
routine matter Of Commissioner
Brownlow will fall to his lot.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24
WAR REPORTS CAUSE
DECLINE in STOCKS
Break Not Sufficient to Indicate
Fear of German Victory.
NJ BRoADAM WALL.

Z New York. March 2s.-Nothing
counted for anything in the stock
market today except the great
battle raging in France and prices
held remarkably firm in view OF the
report that the Germans had brok-
en- through the British line at St.
ouentin- A moderate break of q
Point or 80 was seen at the open
tng Of the market, but the selling
centinued so that the average de-
cline was about tive points when
the market closed. The last prices
were in most cases the lowest OF
the day.
Steel yielded more than 2 points,
touching . low of IS is. Bethlehem.
Baldwin and Car Foundry were
down two points and did not re-
cover. American Locomotive did
not open until q few moments be-
fore the close Of the session and its
appearance was q decline OF 31-2
pofnts- This caused considerable
excitement among traders who had
stop loss orders at s3 and higher.
Al these orders Immediately be-
came effective and the stock yielded
another hs-.f point. Railway Steel
Springs was another stock to have
wide decline, the initial transac-
tion being 4 points under the pre-
vious close. General Motors, Marine
and Atlantic Gulf were also weak.
p In the railroad list Atchison was
about the worst actor with q de-
cline OF 3-4 points. Reading lost
D Other railroads were steady.
Mexican Petroleum went down
more than two points.
These declines were only such as
have obten been seen in response to
ordinary news and In view Of the tre-
mendous importance of the battle
now in progress. 1t might fairly be
said that stocks were strong today.
The market held SO well largely be-
cause there are almost no stocks
carried on margin in brokerage
offices.
In view OF the action OF the mar
ket today IL was the opinion Of vet
eran observers that any turn for
the better in the war news would
result in a sharp recovery Of prices.
Announcement is expected early in
the week Of the new steel prices
and trade circles
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24
Pennsylvania Railroad
viii Aid Fuel Board

In cooperation with the United
states Food Administration, the
Pennsylvania Railroad System has
arranged TO provide space in its pas
seaGcr cars for the display of o'Sters
to aid I'm telling the public the facts
as to the necessity for food conserva-
ton. -. 8.
Approximately 5000 day coaches.
having a Ctal sea; IL capacity OF
more than 100000 passenGers. will be
available for the display of the food
saving posterH
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24

for the week. dropping only between Is to 5
cents
The hog market was about on q par with last
week despite the fact that sales today were
about 10 cents lower than Friday. Supplies
have been average and the demand has been
about the same. Light hogs seemed TO be most
sought after. and the average price during the
week for this sort ran somewhere close 10 $3.50
Lamb values for the week were up. The ad-
vGrce in wool stocks between q and 50
cents. while aged stock gained 3 cents shCrn
lambs showed a 7Scent advance. One lot of
wool lambs At the end of the weeks trading
brought, N4T6
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24
BALTIMORE GRAIN.

Baltimore. Nd, March 25-Closing prices on
Baltimore Tain market
WHEAT-Bag lots Of Southern sold from 200
To 2l0, as to quality and condition.
CoRN-Cob corn. 10 per barrel for carloads
prime nearby yellow; rrime white, SO per bar
rel in car lots.
oATs-standard white. 1o1al o.; No. , white.
lO0i4al.l l0l: .s
RYE-No. Western export, spot, go. nomi-
nal; bag lots nearby. as to quality, 2Ga2i0.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24
NEW YORK MONEY.

New York, March D-Money on call this
week ruled between 5ls End per cent.
The money was slightly less scarce. with rates
at per cent.
MercantiIs paper met with fair market, but
local demand was exceedingly dull. Rate was &
per cent for the best names.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24
NEW YORK PRODUCE.

New York, March 2.-BUTTER-Fim; re-
ceipts, SosS tubs; creamery higher than extras,
az; extras 40 score). 40al; frsts, 3s9iaso&
seconds. 3ea3ph.
EGGs-luegular; receipts. $3.50 cases; fresh.
gathered extras. s0SaI; extra hrsts Ss1la3a
frsts NI4s3slt; seconds. saE; State, Pennsyl.
yania and Western hennery, white, fine to fancy.
kaas: do. browp. AS42; do, mixed colorsp
39i4a40
cHEEsE-steadier; receipts. 2O6 boxes; State
whoiemilk, fats, held. specials. 3a2lk; do,
average run. 2ia24E
LIVE PoULTRY-strous; young ROSTERS, 81
do. old. 2: turkeys. S.
DRESSED POuLTRY-Quiet and UNCHANGED.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24
Washington Stock Exchange.
SALES.

SALES.
Potimac Electric Power 6. 81 900 at agl5.
Capital Traction, at s.
Washington Gas. Is at 5sii 10 At 5Sa
Commercial National Bank. 10 a. lso 10 at le
Lanston. % at sGli. % at 6454. 10 at 64H.
After call
Capital Traction b, 500 at 100
Norfolk & Washington Steamboat s., 81 ,Op Al
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24

that to command the outside prices all poor,
dirty and small egs should be taken out This
class Of stock should be shipped separated
Maryland, Pennsylvania and nearby hrsts, par
doz.. 8; Western hrsts per doz.. Is; West Vir-
giuia frsts per doz.. s: Southern fsts. per
dUz.. IS; duck egg. per doz.. Is.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24
CHICAGO GRAIN.
By JOSEPH F. PRITCHARD.


Chicago March 23-There was an absence Of
seaboard bids for cash oats In the Chicago
market today and a decline in premiums OF Il
to 4 cent This had a depressing effect on fu-
lures The embargo on shipments Of oats to
the east remained in force and there was little
disposition to buy freely at prevailing levels.
Local receipts were not large. The most effect
i've buying Of futures on the weak spots was by
shorts and resting orders. The weather con-
tinued favorable for seeding Of oats and indica-
tions are for generally fair conditions the next
few days. E..
Special reports say that deterioration Of a
pronounced character is to be seen in sections
OF Western Kansas as well as In parts Of
oklahoma. Rain is needed badly In order to
prevent further losses as the condition Il low
in the drought-Stricken territory. Farmers will
not sell any wheat that they. may own and
allow it to be shipped out Of the territory rs.
ferred to. s
There was a weaker feeling in the market for
hog products. mainly because Of the lack Of
trade and the big run Of hogs in the West
during last week. .sr
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24
NEW YORK CURB MARKET.

New York. March q Following an unsteady
opening prices on the recently prominent curb
stocks declined further and losses Of from frac-
tions to more than two points were scored to-
day. Principal pressure was against the motor
stocks, with Chevrolet showing the largest ~
cline. Midwest Refining was the weak feature
Of the oil group. scoring a loss Of about two
pointA
Furnished by W. 3. Hibbs Co.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

Chicago, March 2,-The weeks prices for
steers closed about 20 to 50 cents under tho pre-
ccding week. Bulls lost 30 to 50 cents, while
calves arc $50 lower than eayly this week. Good
to choice heayy stseu showed the least decline
The Washington herald., 1918-03-24
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

On the sist day Of December, 1917,
10 Required under the District Of
Cpiumbis Code, amended June 30,
Ieo3, and August Is, 1911.