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Evening star., 1918-02-03
RECORD PRODUCTION
OF PORTLAND CEMENT

The year 1917 holds the record for
production of Portland cement. a total
of approximately 93.554, 900 barrels hav-
ing been manufactured. an excess over
| the preceding record production, that
of 1913. of nearly 1.500. 900 barrels, and
over the production of 1916 of more
| than 100000 barrels. or % per cent.
The shipments in 1917, which were
| about 90,e30O0O barrels. fell below
! those of the record year for shipments.
1916. by nearly 100000 barrels, or
about per cent. Stocks at mills in
creased more than 100000 barrels. or
1877 per cent, as compared with 1916.
Higher prices for cement prevailed
at a few plants in the Pacific coast
district. Higher prices were. however.
accompanied by higher costs of manu-
facture. Demand for cement was gen.
orally very good during the first five
to eight months of 1917. but showed a
decided falling off during the remain-
der of the year. Labor and traffic con-
ditions were generally unsatisfactory.
Three new plants reported the pro-
duction of Portland cement in 1917
the Hercules. at Stockertown. Pa: the
Fort Dodge. at Gilmore City. Iowa. and
the Beaver, at Gold Hill. ore.-and one
plant, sthe Giant. at Norfolk. Va. re-
sumed operations after an idleness OF
several years.
Statistics of shipments, production
and stocks of Portland cement by COM
nercial districts for 1916 and 1917 have
been compiled under the direction of
Ernest F. Burchard of the United States
geological survey, Department of the
Interior. The figures for 1916. which
are final, are based on complete re-
turns; those for 1917. which are sub
ject to revision. are based on prelimi-
nary reports from all but four of the
manufacturers. the figures for those
not reporting having been estimated.
Evening star., 1918-02-03
WALD0RF-AsT0RIA, DU POINTS
Delaware Man Interested in Com.
pany to Take Big Hotel.

NEW YORK. February "A company
in which t. Coleman du Pont is finan-
cially interested has been formed to take
over the Waldorf-Astoria, in this city,
one of the best known hotels in the
world, it was announced tonight by
George c. BoIdt, manager of the hotel
The Boldt estate, it was stated, retains
a substantial interest in the company,
which is headed by L. NJ. Boomer of the
Hotel McAlpin.
The amount of money involved in the
transaction was not announced.
The hotel. which was built by Viscount
William Waldorf Astor of Hever Castle,
England, while he was a plain American
citizen. was opened in 1898, and is said
to have cost $4,000 600. 1t was operated
for many years by the late George c.
boldt, who died last year. and the lease
was left by his will to his son and
daughter.
Evening star., 1918-02-03

fntimation that Won kuhlmann shares
this opinion. Is it true? In the absence
of certainty we hope so.
The Journal de Geneve concludes with
the statement that a process OF elim-
nation leaves only the Austrian and
Balkan questions as real obstacles TO
peace. 1t is important. remarks the
journal. to know whether Germany
wishes to continue the war for Bull
garia. if she has decided to brush aside
all conversation on Turkish affairs, and
whether Austria-Hungary. whose peo-
pie are animated by passionate desire
for peace, will postpone our deliverance
only because she will not do. with refer
enee to Italy, before the eyes OF Eu-
rope what she expressed her willing
ness to do secretly in exchange for
Italian neutrality.
Evening star., 1918-02-03
TELLS OF DEFEATS MEANING.
Prof. Albert B. Hart of Harvard Ad
dresses Republican Club.

NEW YORK, February 2-Consum-
nation by the Germans of the project
Of central Europe. including Germany.
Austria, Bulgaria and Turkey, means
the eventual death of popular govern
ment in the United States if the people
Of this country are slow in taking
measures to prevent the completion of
this project, Prof. Albert Bushnell Hart
of Harvard University declared in an
address at the Republican Club today.
Prof. Hart sketched the ambition OF
Germany with respect to central Eu-
rope and gave warning that If the war
was allowed to end in a nominal status
quo by which Germany would be free
! to make unions with her allies. who
would give each other economic ad-
vantages, the rest of the world would
suffer.
Evening star., 1918-02-03
124 SOLDIERS DISCHARGED.
All Are Aliens, Of One Division; tt
Go "for Good of Service"

DEMING, n. NJ, February 2.-On
instructions from the adjutant general
at Washington. 124 soldiers, all aliens.
Of the 34th National Guard division.
comprising former national guardsmen
of Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota and
Nebraska, were ordered discharged
from the Army today for the good of
the service They will not be in
termed, but will be given transportation
to their homes. 1t was stated.
The men were members of sixteen
organizations in the division. which is
in training at Camp Cody near here.
This action follows the discharge
yesterday of seven Austrians and one
German, who were ordered held for civil
officers as enemy aliens. They were
alleged to have made statements dis
loyal to the United States.
Evening star., 1918-02-03
CAR FALL KILLS VETERAN.
Louis P. Hennighausen Of Baltimore
Was Prominent Republican.

BALTIMORE. Md. February 2.-Louis
P. Hennighausen. a noted lawyer. vet
eran Of the Union army, civil war,
president Of German Society of Mary
land, died today from injuries received
in a fall from an electric car. He was
seventy-eight years old. an eloquent
orator, litterateur and philanthropist.
He at one time was prominent in the
republican party in Maryland and de-
clined a nomination for Congress. For
years he was q member and devoted
worker in the Civil Service Reform
League and q score of BENEVOLENT, edu-
cational and historical socjettes.
y Jne4hAs civil yar he wa.fkn o0eex N
Evening star., 1918-02-03
NATIONAL SHOE o. K.'ED.

A national shoe has made its
appearance in Paris, and the women
have given it their approval. Eco
nomical, but not too ugly" is the
way it is described.
While the French women are not
opposed to wearing shoes of a uni
form pattern, the proposal that
they wear a national dress has
raised storm Of protest.
Don't ask u.s." pleads the Pari-
sian woman, who has been the
fashion model of the world, ito
wear national dreS-a uniform
would be the censor's shears clip
ping the wings of feminine taste.
We French women. before all 9TH
ers, realize the need for economy,
and we bow smilingly before the
necessity for it. Limit the amount
Of goods, but allow US the liberty
of individuality in designing our
gowns"
Evening star., 1918-02-03
URGES SALT FOR GRIDDLE.
why waste potato on griddle~

"Why waste potato on grfddle?"
writes another Star reader. who
has read the recommendation
published a day or two ago to
save fats by griddle-greasing
with an Irish potato. and who
thinks he has a better one.
.sTry a small quantity Of salt
+;e,l in a soft cloth. With this
grease your griddle. 1t will
last indefinitely. where a potato
will last but a few days. The
salt .greaser' will give the cakes
a beautiful brown and the griddle
cakes are easily f1ipped.
NO more smoky kitchens with
this. Hope this will not cause
a run on salt, however"
Evening star., 1918-02-03
Coast Steamer Icebound.

AN ATLANTIC PORT, Feruary "A
coastwise steamer whose identity could
not be determined was reported in
trouble In thick ice fields off the New
England coast today. Coast guards
men. who were unable to reach her, re-
ported that the ships crew could be
observed walking on the ice where she
had anchored. The vessel had no wire
less equipment.
Evening star., 1918-02-03
MERCHANTS SEE WAR CHAOS.
New York Association Urges Board
Of Control and Munition Director

NEW YORK, February 2-Charac-
terlzing prevailing conditions as
chaotic" and detrimental to the con-
duct of the war, the Merchants Asso-
citation of New York issued a statement
tonight calling upon business organiza-
tions of the United States to join in a
demand for a board of war control and
director of munitions
The statement embodies resolutions
adopted by the organizations which
declare that "the conduct of the war
apparently is characterized by lack of
coordination" and by absence of
power for quick decision in vital mat
ters."
Evening star., 1918-02-03
Maine Association Meets.

literary and musical program, un-
der direction of f. c. Merritt, vice
president, entertained the members of
the Maine Stafe Association in the
rooms of the District w. c. T. u, 522
9Th street northwest. last night Fol-
lowing recitations and songs refresh
ments were served. Mr.. Merritt pre-
sided in the absence of the president of
the association. DR.. Woodbury. Pulsifer.
Gov. Milliken of Maine made a short
talk.
Evening star., 1918-02-03
DIES AT AGE OF 9s.
Mrs. Phebe Cornell Succumbs at Her
Apartments in the Nantucket.

Mrs. Phebe Cornell. ninety-eight
years old. who had been a resident of
Washington for fourteen years, died
Wednesday at her apartments in the
Nantucket. 141S w street. The body
was taken to Galesburg, Mich, for in
terment.
Mrs Cornell came to .Washington
from Detroit, Mich. but was native
of New York state. She is survived by
a daughter. Mrs. O. w. Gleason, who
lives in the Nantucket; two grandsons
and one great-grandson.
Evening star., 1918-02-03
Based on Wilsonian Program.

The Journal de G,eneve bases its
comment upon the 'Wlsonian program,
remarking that the fourteen articles di-
vide themselves into three general
heads, viz. five setting up theoretical
principles, five dealing specially with
Germany and four with the allies. On
the principles the Journal de Geneve
thinks there is already agreement, with
some measure of reserve about methods.
President Wilson has anticipated the
suppression of diplomatic secrets and
economic barriers, freedom. the reduc-
ti0n of ornaments and a league of ma
tons These principles may be consid-
cred as recognized and forming a cor
uerstone for the future treaty.
The Journal de Geneve accepts in
good faith the announcement of jan
uary IL that an Austro-German accord
has been reached by which the two en-
pires have pledged mutual support on
other. The two speeches have furnished
indirect confirmation of this agreement
Hertling refraining from being committal
on the Wilsonian program concerning
ANstria-Hungary. and Czernin being
non-committal regarding that part OF
the program dealing with Germany.
Count Won Hertling did not brush
aside Article V on the colonial oues-
ton; he simply demanded closer ex-
animation with a view of determining
the Interpretation England would give
1t. This reserve was justified, in view
Of the lack Of clearness in the Wilsonian
text
Evening star., 1918-02-03
Stranded Patrol Boat Floated.

AN ATLANTIC PORT. February "A
patrol boat driven ashore by ice in the
outer harbor was floated today by naval
tugs and proceeded to her dock, appar-
emily undamaged.
Evening star., 1918-02-03
Handicraft Book for Soldiers.

For use in teaching handicraft to dis
abled soldiers and sailors, a book of de-
signs is being compiled by the Pen and
Brush Club of New York, it was an
nounced last night by the woman.s
committee of the Council Of National
Defense. This work is designed to aid
the national praxram for the re-
ha1ilitation e the Eean4ed - i4salss
Evening star., 1918-02-03
HARMONIOUS SOLUTION
. Of IRISH ISSUE IN DOUBT
Sir Edward Carson Voices Fealty to
Old Pledges and Gets
0vations.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, February 2.-The series OF
receptions and ovations that Sir Ed
ward H Carson, leader of the Irish
unionist party, is receiving in Belfast
does not appear to promise well for a
harmonious solution of the Irish ques-
tions in the near future. Sir Edward
made speeches there yesterday and to-
DAY strongly declaring that he holds
fast to the old pledges made to his
constituents Those pledges were to
fight against home rule or a. separation
from the union of Great Britain to the
last ditch.
Sir Edward arrived in Belfast Thurs
day and was welcomed like a victorious
general He motored through streets
that were decorated in his honor and
received formal welcome from the
mayor in behalf of listers unionist
council and an informal one from sew
eral thousand assembled persons.
Sir Edward today conferred with the
unionist council, and it is understood
that in order to identify himself more
closely with Ulster he will resign his seat
in the house of commons as the repre-
sentative for Dublin University and
run as candidate for a working class
constituency in Belfast.
Nationalists Hold Seat.
The nationalists have succeeded
after a sharp contest, in retaining the
parliamentary seat for South Armagh
which was made vacant by the death of
Charles ONeil, who was killed while
fighting at the front. P. Donnelly, ma
tionalist, was elected. receiving 2,316
votes, against 1.017 polled by Dr.
Thomas McCarten. a Sim Feiner.
DR.. McCarten, who has been called
the first ambassador of the Irish re-
public" was arrested in Halifax last
October in connection with his alleged
activities in a plot for a new Irish re-
bellion. but was later released and taken
to New York to answer a charge OF
having fraudulently obtained an Amer
lean passport.
Evening star., 1918-02-03

If you want work read the want col
umns OF The Star.
Evening star., 1918-02-03
OIL SHIP, ASHORE. ASKS AID,
Tanker Being Pounded to Pieces,
Naval Vessel Starts for Scene

AN ATLANTIC PORT. February q
A call for help was received today from
an oil tanker ashore and in danger
of being pounded to pieces by heavy
seas off the coast. Navy authorities
announced that ships had proceeded to
her assistance.
Evening star., 1918-02-03

brief wireless from naval shore
station, saying that a tank ship was
in distress off the Atlantic coast and
that a naval vessel had been sent to
her aid, was received late today at the
Navy Department
Evening star., 1918-02-03
soberer Element Sees Hope for Peace

It is quite believable that this rigidlty
of attitude often is assumed as the best
posture for effect upon the German
mind. which would quickly construe as
weakness leniency shown in allied
opinion. This attitude may be best for
fighting purposes. Meanwhile the
eoberer element in the background
ponders Austro-German Developments
and discerns evidences of new spirit
which may open the way for peace.
Among the influences thus hopeful
10 the pro-ally Journal de Geneve. The
substance Of a recent editorial is worth
cabling. The Journal de Geneve de-
clAres that, while peace needs to ripen.
the fruit is formed. 1t thinks states
men can interchange views without ac-
cusing each other of bad faith. The
language must be more or less diplo-
matte so as to concord differences not
clear at a glance. II such a broad
view prevails il would supply a condi-
tion for a fruitful interchange between
the belligerents.
Evening star., 1918-02-03
SW|SSPAPERS SEES
OPENING FOR PEACE
Journal De Geneve Discusses
New Spirit in Austro-Ger-
man Developments.
WILS0NIAN PLAN, BASIS
By CHARLES H. GRASTf.
Cablegram to The Sunday Stnr ana
New York Times. Copyright, 18lS.

New York Times. Copyright, 10lS.
PARIS, February 2.~Paris circles In
which newspaper correspondents COM
monty move are apt to reject all peace
talk without examination France mas
not an open mind to suggestions from
across the Rhine. Perhaps. when the
discussions begin with the disannexa-
tion of Alsace-Lorraine. they may have
q different reception here.
Press and public. judging from out
ward manifestations. do not dfscr1m-
.nate between Germany and Austria
"All boshe," is. the laconic comment,
and the accompanying gesture Is even
more expressive than the spoken
words When one remarks that II
peace is ever to come there must De
q point of beginning. and inquiries ex-
actly what point will be satisfactory.
the reply usually is that the Germans
are far from a proper state OF nina.
willingness to consider German peace
initiative with the slightest patience
IL regarded as sufficient reason fer CON
sienment to the leper colony of facifsm-
cifism.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-01

Miss Mabel McGaw Of 944 Grand
avenue, Davenport, Iowa, arrived in
Des Moines on Monday, January 14th,
at 8:15 p. m. to spend q weeks vaca-
ton with Mrs. a. Cater Of til West
Thirteenth street, guest Of Mr.. G. =.
Jones. She was entertained with q
reception on Saturday evening at the
home Of Mrs. A. Cater. After visit
ing all the principal places she de-
parted for her home Friday, January
26th Miss McGaw, we enjoyed your
visit Come again. She was also enter
tanned with luncheon at the home Of
Mrs. Mary Manning. 31S s.. w. Elev-
enth street. While in the city she met
many old acquaintance that made. it
appear something like home to her
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-01
ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES
-. - Z. Ill, -. nx,fb II,

ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES
February is notable month in At
rican Methodist circles It chronicles
the birth of Richard Allen, the found
er and first bishop of the church, also
Frederick Douglas, who was a faith
full member and local preacher in good
standing in the church.
TIL A. M. E. hymnal will be 100
wears old this month. It was first
published in 1918 by Richard Allen.
At that time it contained few
hymns. Today the book contains
nearly 800 hymns, the baptismal ser
vice, the Lords Supper and much
other information for orthodox Metho-
dists. The chairman of the Good Lit
erature committee, C. E. Mrs. S. L.
Brit, will take your subscription.
The Mothers Council Of st. Paups
Sunday school will hold their monthly
meeting Sunday at 3 p. m. Mrs.
Margaret Patten and Mrs. Izora
Mackey will be the speakers. They
will discourse on the lives OF Freder-
ick Douglas and Richard Allen. Good
rnusic. Public invited.
The Mothers Council will tender a
public reception to all the colored
boys and girls who finished the 9th
grade mid-winter term, at st. Paups
"A m. e. church on Friday, February
Sth. at 8 p. m. A fine program has
been arranged, choruses and .quartets
BY the high school boys and girls,
who will put ginger into the program
BY their, high school yells. Atty.
Brown, Mrs. Rush and Mrs. Brit will
speak. It is also planned to secure q
specialist in pre-vocational training
to aid the parents. Come early. Adj
mission free.
The parcel post party was q grand
success. The choir thanks the many
patrons.
Monthly meeting Of the Mite Mis-
sionary society at the parsonage on
Tuesday. Mrs. j. L. Edwards will be
the speaker. Mrs. Irene VIM and
Mrs, Edwards are in charge OF the
efreshments. All members are urged
to be very active. as this is convention
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-01
When You Have a Cold.

It is when you have severe cold
that you appreciate the good qualities
Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
Mrs. Frank Croker, Pana, ILL.,, writes:
sour fye-year-old son, Paul, caught
q severe cold last winter that settled
on his lungs and he had terrible
coughing spells. We were greatly
worried about him as the medicine we
gave him did not help him in the
least. A neighbor spoke 50 highly OF
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy that
2 a bottle of it. The first dose bene-
flied him so much that continued
giving it to him until he was cured.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-01

On Tuesday evening Of this week
Companies B and G Of Government
Daughhers, OF which Mr., and Mrs. q.
A. Alexander and Mr.. and Mrs. Robt.
Marsh are chaperones, respectively,
entertained Company G Of the 366th
infantry at . dancing party at the
Army Club. Company G was accom-
panied ~ Lieutenants Mann, Mazeli,
Howard, Hill, Rice, McEwen and
Goodlet The out Of town guests we're
Mesdames Caruth and Harold Of Dan
ville,, Ill, and Miss Magnolia Sears OF
Buxton. Iowa. "A most enjoyable
evening WAS spent.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-01
COMPANY MOTHERS MEET
And Will Assist in Entertaining Mrs
4 Walker.

At largely attended meeting of
the company mothers Of the colored
regiment ct the home Of Mrs s. Joe
Brown on Monday afternoon reports
were heard from the general meeting
Of camp mothers ut st. GATHERINGS
Home and plans perfected for the pro-
viding Of curtains and portraits for
the Y. M. c. A. building at Camp
Dodge.
Mrs. Brown announced that por-.
ton Of the proceeds Of the Nine. G.
J. Walker lecture would he donated
for this purpose and all present ex-
pressed themselves as highly pleased
with the suggestion and pledged their
united support to the success of the
movement.
Mrs. Brown also announced that the
curtains had been completed and hung
in the K and expressed appreciation
for assistance given by mothers" rs
we'll as officers wives in completing
this work.
A communication was read from
Mrs. Zoe Pearl Park expressing
thanks for flowers sent her by these
mothers.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-01
A GOOD WOMAN GONE.
(Special TO the Bystander.

Es57.H. (0pSCAdA W IuC Oy 0SssAA0SAsI Is
The death of Mrs. Rhoda Harper
occurred at the family residence on
Monday evening at 1925.
Mrs. Rhoda Harper (nee Dandridge)
was born at Vincennes, Iowa, June 10,
1868. She was united in marriage to
George Harper on October 2, 1884.
To this union were born nine chill
dren, eight Of whom survive. In adj
dition the deceased is survived by q
husband, her father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs Rufus cambridge OF Argyle,
Iowa, five brothers, Harry, George,
Elmer, Leonard and Russell Dam
bridge Of Summitville, Iowa; four
sisters, Jennie cambridge Of Keokuk.
Iowa, Mrs. Polly Hackney Of Gardin-
er, Ill, Mrs. Addie Thomas Of Omaha.
Neb., Mrs. Rose Fuller Of Vancouver,
B. C. III
For the past twenty-eight years
Mrs. Harper has, made this city her
home, where she was an active mem
Der Of the "A. M. E. church, having
been converted at the early age OF
10 years.
The funeral was held Saturday aft
ernoon at 8 p. m. 1nterment in the
city cemetery. 3S
MI. Ernest Harper Of Nashville,
Tenn, Mrs. Anna Thomas and Louise
Harper Of Chicago and Miss Naomi
Harper. were called here by the death
Of their mother. DR.. Harper Of
Washington, D. c., was unable to
come because Of heavy snow sorrns. 81
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-01

The Y. M. C. A. is moving OF NICE
w. Last Sunday was the open meet
ing for both men and women and It
was largely attended. Rev. H. =.
King was the principal speaker and
his eloquent fifteen minute address
electrified the audience. On next Sum
Lday, February ard, the meeting will
be for men only and Lieutenant w.
H. Clarke Of Co. G, formerly Of sup
ply company, will speak. He is q
very eloquent and able man. All men
are invited.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-01

On Sunday before last at the Army
Y. n. C.. A. at Camp Dodge Mrs. s.
Bates, one Of the company mothers OF
the 366th infantry, who has charge
of m organization, known as Pro
gressiye Lyceum Jubilee Singers,
with these young people gave SPLEEN
did musical program to the delight OF
the soldiers who had crowded the 8.
to hear them. Mr.. Tucker, the secre-
tary Of the T.. expressed appreciation
for this entertainment from these
young people and this company moth
er. D sssssa4.ESt s5 t,, E
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wear at ST. Paul.

year Ntt 81. THU. NE . - M " q m
Trustees election was held Wednes-
day evening. The following men were
elected: Adam Dixon, @. L. Glass,
John Drew, j. l.. Edwards, Walter
Reeves, Joe Morris, w. ]. Shepherd,
w. H. Sommerville, John Jackson,
Ruth and Ross Brit are on the sick
list.
Sister Annie Allen is indisposed.
The c. club will give drama, en-
titled "Cornelia Pickle" on February
4th, benefit new st. Paul.
The gospel choir will give q patri-
otto concert on February 7th, benefit
new St. Paul. Admission free.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-01

Mr.. Geo. F. Shaw Of Colfax, Iowa,
has accepted position in this city IS
foreman in the washing department
Of the Model laundry Mr.. Shaw has
had unlimited experience along this
lire Of work, having worked in laun-
dries in Ottumwa, Centerville and
Colfax. At the time he accepted the
position in this city he was running
dry cleaning establishment in Coifax.