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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-01-19
Find Substitutes for Flour

Since wheat and rye flour became so
scarce In Europe. substitutes have been
sought even for such purposes as thick
ening the electrolyte of dry batteries
Waterglass, kieselguhr, gelatin, saw
dust, starch and glass wool are among
the more or less satisfactory substi-
tutes. and base or binder for the cleo
trolyte is obtained by using one Of
these substances or q mixture of two
or more. This binder is made to nb-
sOrb the electrolyte, which may be
concentrated solution made by stirring
into distilled water, at about 100 de-
grees Fahrenheit, a mixture Of so parts
of sal ammoniac, 80 Of calcium acetate,
as of zinc, chloride and 10 Of glyceril.
This paste, applied between the bat
terry plates and covered with paraffin
with gas vents, IS claimed to retain It's
pasty condition. without crystallizing
or absorbing moisture.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-01-19
New Gun Shoots Both Ways.

An army officer has invented a gun
which shoots both ways at the same
time. The purpose of this arrange
ment Is not to fight the enemy In the
front and the rear at once, but to elimi-
nate the recOil. and thus to save the
time required in bringing the gun back
into position for a second shot. The
force exerted by the exploding powder
in any gun is equal in both directions
hence the recoll, or kick" BY having
a barrel open in both directions, by
placing the charge Of powder in the
middle Of the gun and by having pro.
jectile of equal weight on each side
of the powder charge, the gun itself
is not moved by the explosion. The
projectile fired to the front is an ordi.
nary explosive shell. The counterbal.
ancing is charge of fine shot of equal
weight. The shot loses its velocity
and falls harmlessly to the ground
within a few feet Of the gun
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-01-19

glanced askance at Craven. This last
turned to his 5etrothed with star
tied gesture and lips that gaped. Pc
ter Trait alone betrayed no abnormal
emotion. Grinning cheerfully, he
watched the two women. absorbed In
each other-Lydin finding breath
enough for the protest. but. Mrs.
Merrilees. you mustn't" the other con-
firming her intention with an emphatic
nod and the statement, But I've made
up my mind, dear; so you may as we'll
give me my head. Besides, you prom
ised always to call me Betty"
Locking the metal box, she rose.
"Come. Tad. l owe my appetite five
more laps round the deck before lunch
con. Peter, please take this back to
the purser and get his receipt. If
you're afraid, Lydiall 80 along to pro-
uect you"
"What becomes Of me?" QuoiL de-
manded with mock turbulence.
You're to walk the other side OF
me-" the lady ordered imperiously,
land help me make Tad behave"
Craven breathed heavily. "Nhether
like it or not" With last reluc-
tant glance ut the treasure box, he
rose and somewhat sulkily prepared
to obey orders.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-01-19
History Of the Duma.

Nicholas ROmanoff was compelled by
conditions to constitute the Russian
duma in manifesto issued in 1905
calling the assembly to meet In Janu-
airy, 1905. but elections were rot held
until March and April, 1905. Nicholas
opened the assembly May 10 and after
stormy session it was met in March,
1907, and was dissolved June l6, of the
same year. The present assembly was
elected In 1912 for q five-year term.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-01-19
IS EASILY SCARED
Man Apt to Be Frightened by
Little Things.
Many Get Stage Fright When Called
Upon for Speech, But Would
Battle Lion.

Il went to see jim Smilax get mar.
rlHt. said Loper, according 10 the Chi
caSo News, and he was pitiable
Spectacle. He WAS all wlted, and the
sweat ran off him in streams. Had
he been In the hands of the execution
or he couldn't have been scared worse.
It's queer thing. Smilax has more
cool courage than any man l know.
and he'd face Il polar bear without
displaying cold feet, but little thing
like getting married was too much for
him"
1T certainly is queer thing adj.
mitted Gambogc, land doubtless we'd
have to 90 back to the stone age to
lnd an explanation.
Man Is afraid Of many things
which shouldn't scare him for min
ute. People who know me we'll must
admit that am no poltroon. Produce
your Iiyrcan tiger, your rugged Rus
sian bear, and my firm nerves will
never tremble. l have ofticiated as
judge at a baby show and had Il dozen
disappointed mothers seething around
me reaching for handfuls of my whisk-
crs, and l was as calm as l am ut this
hour of going to press. l don't know
what fear IS in the ordinary sense;
yet can't face an audience and make
a speech to save myself.
I'D give farm if could rise cas-
lily and gracefully and take fall out
It, 7
for few timely remarks. But when l
get to my feet and look around upon
Il sea Of eXpectant faces, my insides
seem to give way and feel faint and
sick, and the next thing know some
body is STOPPING over me with palm
leaf fan, and somebody else Is pouring
ice water on me.
"Why should q man be afraid to
stand up before his fellow citizens and
turn loose his sentiments? Probably
terglacial times, was swntted over the
head with spiked club while discuss
ing the living Issues Of the day at some
schoOlhouse, and the shock
affected oil succeeding generations.
1T is but little while since dentis-
try was in the same class with black.
Men who are waxing old can
when q visit to the dentists
office was something that appalled, the
stoutest heart. It was the last resort.
A victim of toothache would suffer I'M
til the last limit was reached before
he'd consent to have any dental work
done, and no reasonable person can
blame him. -,
"When l was young the village dem
fist manhandled me two or three times.
extracting teeth with a hammer and
cold chisel. My own boys have such a
dread Of the dentist that have to get
the police to help me when 1t IS neces-
sary to take them to his office. There
Is no apparent reason for it. The mod
en dentist makes tooth pulling lux
ury. 1t is better than an outing In the
woods.
81 suppose 1t will take several thou.
sand years to educate the fear of dem
tistry out of the human race.
about million years ago dog
threw itself down in the grass and was
bitten by snake. Ever since then
logs have turned around several times
before lying down. This fact may ex-
plain, In some measure, why Jim Smt
AK was scared at his wedding"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-01-19
PETER TRAIT CONFEssEs HIS LOVE FOR LYDIA CRAVEN,
AND MRS. MERRILEEs SHOWS A MAGNIFICENT PEARL
NECKLACE WHICH SHE PROMISES TO GIVE LYDIA

SYNOPSS-A wellbred young Englshwoman,
picous finds Aau
staff,
The
America
staff, who vastly surprised to find the girl
nicent necklace
the to her friend board
Lucy dressing In the dark in her hears
between
Of them Thadeus
for five She coneses Mrs
Lydia The
rilees charming widow
beWildered
bachelor
in the
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-01-19
Paper Hats and Shoes.

Paper shoes have been manufactured
on q small scale in England, the paper
being used for the uppers. The mate
rial Is plated paper closely woven.
somewhat similar to that used In the
manufacture Of paper hats. Paper
fiber is also used in making a cheap
grade of imitation felt hats for men.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-01-19
Over the Telephone.

II was never so inSulteQ IN my life"
"Huhi"
"Somebody asked me If wanted
kiss by wire"
"Well?"
sand when I spoke up he said hs
had the wrong number"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-01-19
Very Simple.

"Can you tell me, professor, II this
amber jewelry Is genulne?"
'Oh. that's very easily determined.
Soak it In alcohol for twenty-four
hours. 1t it's genuine, 1t will then have
disappeared"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-01-19

(TO BE CONTINUED
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
Bargain Basement

American Taffeta Umbrellas, SIPS
Mercerized looking like silk, tight rolling on
paragon frames. Good handle with wrist loop.
Bargain Basement
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
Women's Handerkerchiefs, S.. 5.95 Bo,

OF all pure linen, hemstitched; various de-
signs hand,embroidered; in each box.
Street Floor.
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
Velvet and Plush Hats at $3.50

Ready to wear hats, worth S3.9S to IS, in
arge variety OF the attractive styles All new
models neatly trimmed with Rros grain ribbon
and bow. in black, brown, navy and taupe Spe-
cial at $3.50. Second Floor.
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
Leather .Rockers. LARGE Size. $4,000

Every home has a place for this dear old
rocker, which lasts for generations. $4,000 is
the usual price. Special, $4,000. Fourth Floor.
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
Large Size Wing Rockers, $45.OO

The imposing tapestry wing rocker, for the
living room. Standard at $50. Special S45.
Fourth Floor.
The Washington times., 1918-12-16

All silk hemstitched handkerchiefs for men.
in solid coIors and white with wide colored nov
city borders. Street Floor.
The Washington times., 1918-12-16

$500 Colonial Desks at $1,000
The writing desk finished in dull mahogany.
A popular favorite at .25. Special at $50.
Fourth Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-17
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported to the
health department. in the fast twenty-foar hours.
Lawrence Bailey. 80 years, Walter Reed Hos
David B. Davis, 6 years, 1919 Calvert street
northwest.
Henry Rosenberg. 81 years. colt Fulton street
northeast.
Henrietta ". Greedy. IS years, 1914 G street
northwest
Melva Adams years. sibley Hospital.
Annette Cant, IS years. Garfield Hospital
Jane Bryant, Ss years, id and streets
Vernon E. Keiber. % years, Neval Hospital.
Minnie Prettymap. AZ years. Garfield Hospital.
Alexander D. Mckenzie, IL years, 30 T street
northwest.
Elsie A. Davis. 2e years. 42s Massachusetts,
avenue northwest
Emily Burrows, 50 years. Connecticut avenue
ord Huntington street northwest.
Elizabeth Bean. 40 years, $40 street south
west
George D. Humphrey. year. 1861 Boulevard
avenue southeast.
Dsyid Booker g Year,: ruesseulss.. 81 hospital
Eli P. Bean, 60 years. Washington Asylum
Hospital.
Esther Perkins. as years. Freedmen's Hospital
| George smallwood. 4S years, 1144 I'D street
Joseph W. Piles, 20 years. 144s Q stree,
| northwest.
Fred Green. 80 years, Freedmen's Hospital.
| Benjamin W. Perkins. SO years, $50 24th
street northwest
Juanita Gordon, ee years.. Polk street, Kenii
worth.
Helen Queen. months. 20 L street northwest
Gertrude Hardy. 10 mouths 1905 New Jer-
r Gilmore Carter. Is days. .! 0 street north
| east
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-17
LANDLADY GIVES OTHER SIDE
OF ALLEGED PROFITEERING
Indignant D. C. Matron Discusses High
Prices From Her Stand point-Tells of
Annoyances of Many Girl Roomers.

by being burned in their use as iron
holders. When I protested and turned
Off the gas a large group of the girls
packed up their things and moved out.
I found later that their complaints had
been accepted without question by the
very agencies I was endeavoring to CO.
operate with and that my houses had
been blackliSted.
Lingering, Primping, Rushing.
"Girls are the same the world over,
and the girls who come here are just as
fond of lingering in bed in the morning
and over their primpins as others. But
when you have whole house full OF
them doing so and then rushing madly
at the last moment into the dining room
and even overrunning your Kitchen IN
scramble for a hasty breakfast, as
have had, ii means the loss of servants
if nothing else. 1t deranges all plans FOR
system and order.
"Colored servants. cooks and house
girls who have been heretofore de-
pended upon for domestic service. also
are reaching out after government po-
sitions and getting them. This makes
those we have exceedingly independent
and hard to deal with, when we can get
them at all. They demand nearly twice
the wages they have ever received be-
fore. and these wages are a vital factor
in household management. Often II is
impossible to get them at all. and there
not having its trouble for want of COM
petent laundresses. Laundry prices
also have gone up to such an extent as
to be almost prohibitive. especially
where a housekeeper has to meet ends
with limited income
When Some Quit Without Paying.
81 have been receiving s32 to $3.50 a
month from boarders. but this price
would be ruinous for the accommoda-
tions T serve, unless it were based upon
a large service. and if one is prevailed
upon to waive payment in advance she
may expect to quickly find her balance
on the wrong side of the ledger when
one or more of the boarders take no.
ton to quit without paying. My SYM
pathy along this line has cost me not a
little.
I'm every other field of endeavor the
congressional legislator has listened to
both sides of a controversy before I'M
dertaking to legislate for it. 1 wonder
if the District committee has not jump
ed at conclusions hastily in this in
stance without having had previous ex-
perience in these things. which are in
the woman's domain exclusively, and
without knowledge of what they
mean.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-17
PLAN DEBATE between
G. w. u. AND LAFAYETTE
Final Arrangements to Be Made To
morrow Night for Thursday
Nights Events.

Final arrangements for the debate be-
tween George Washington University and
Lafayette College Thursday night in
the assembly hall Of the Y. NJ C A. COM
mencins at O'Clock. will be made to
morrow. according to announcement by
officials at George Washington Two OF
the three Judges remain to be chosen, and
the musical program has not yet beer
definitely decided upon.
Representative Luther W. Mott of New
York is the first of the judges to be Sc
lected. Representative IRA c. Copley OF
Illinois will preside The subject of the
debate will be proposed internment of all
enemy aliens now residing in the United
States George Washington will take the
affirmative side.
While the debate is in progress Sec
ond George Washington team will be
meeting second Lafayette team at Eas-
ton, Pa. and debating the same subject
In the Easton debate George Washington
will defend the negative
The affirmative George Washington
team is composed of Arthur Van Meter.
captain; Floyd B, Matthias and Earl W.
Wallicl1. with Carlton NJ. Randall as al
ternate-
The negative George Washington team
is composed Of Herbert W. Cornell, cap
tain; Cleveland Cabier and Harry Perrin,
with Ellis Manning as alternate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-17
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported to tn,
health department in the last twenty-four hours
Max and Rose Ieviton. girl.
Frank L. and Margaret A. Daley, boy.
Morris and Ida Sherman, girl.
George Z, and Teresa Churchill. boy.
Theodore b. and Leona Tiller, boy.
Gus and Mary Kiatta. girl.
Isanc and Rose Snovsky, girl.
Doran 8. and Adelaide Plat, girl
Earnest Fl. and Catherine J. Be4tley, girl
John T. and Mary A. Norris. girl.
Edward II. and Mona G. Post, girl
Adam and Agnes Slawski, BOY.
Clarence N. and Edna 4. Kelpy, boy.---
James and Annie Butler, boy.
Harold b. and Charlotte Murray, boy
Thomas II. and Jennie johnson, girl
John e. and Layinia Greenfield, boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-17

evade military service or asked others
to appeal in his behalf. The case at
tracted some attention after Mr.. Nc
Adoo wrote the board that Shaffer was
needed in the department.
my only desire at this time" Shafter
wrote, "is to serve my country in the
place where I can be most useful"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-17
Truck Men Promise to Help.

u Among the truck men who took part
10 the discussion were Judge Samuel
=. Cox, who said he thought ten hours
work a day should be the limit for
schoolboys: Clarence Roberts owner
of a 4O0-acre farm, who said he would
: be glad to give schooIboys q trial; II
j. Friday. W. D. Pyies, Col John Nc
Elroy. Bernard Joy. g. w. Hardy and
others
W. P. Magruder was applauded when
he declared that even though he should
= have to pay government prices to re-
tain his labor and come out with a
deficit at the end of the year he, never
theless, would leave no stone unturned
TO plant every acre, as long as there
are boys in the trenches to be fed. 81
am going to do my bit, even il / have
TO pay cantonment prices. and it will
be the best money l ever spent" he
declared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-17
TO GET $4,000 FARM BOYS.
All But Three States Complete Reg
istration-Start Tomorrow.

All but three states have completed their
registration organization for the opening
Of the campaign tomorrow to enlist ESQ.,
600 boys for farm work. the Labor De-
partment announced last night
Agricultural training schools have been
provided in Kansas, Wisconsin and Mas
sachusetts Retired farmers will be asked
to serve as instructors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-17
Bomb on Kansas Railroad Bridge

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. March 1S.-Fed-
eral authorities are investigating the
presence of a bomb. containing an ex-
plosive. on a st. Louis and San Francisco
railroad bridge near Olathe, Kan, 1t was
announced today. A track walker found
the bomb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-17

There are many features, which. If gen
orally known, would lend a different as
pect to the alleged profiteering in room
renting in Washington. according to the
statement of an indignant Washington
matron who has been endeavoring to dc
her bit in caring for the large influx OF
women drawn to the city by the tempta-
ton of government employment
MANY of these girls" she claims, ARE
given employment at much higher sal
aries than are paid to older employees al
ready in the service. To many. the sal
aries are higher than they have ever
earned before in stores and private en-
ployment in their home cities, and these
salaries are paid them, it is claimed. be-
cause of the greatly increased cost of liv-
ing They seek the higher salaries, but
they are not willing TO pay more for their
living accommodations. which also have
greatly increased in cost. than they paid
before the present abnormal war condi-
tons.
Landlord Faces High Prices, Too.
1.-The higher value of things to those
who endeavor to house and board them
presents no argument to the young wom-
an who demands high pay because Of the
increased cost Of living.
'They are fiocking to the city by the
thousands, and, for the first time in their
lives. perhaps. are absolutely free of re-
sponsibility or restraint. And they are
very quick to resent restrictions upon theil
conduct, and when displeased at being
curbed in any way are quick to fly &c
congressional influence or the public
prints to exploit grievances.
AT the solicitation of agencies organ.
lied to help them, l have taken over sew
eral houses where girls are accommo-
dated for from s3c to $3.50 a month.
have had much experience with these
girls. the majority of whom 1 believe tc
be conscientious and fair-minded But
there are some who are difficult to deal
with, and it is this class that is giving
much trouble to boarding house keep
ers and which is making the most com.
plant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-17
DID NOT SEEK EXEMPTION.
Joseph M. Shaffer Wished Only to
Serve Country Where Most Useful.

BOSTON. March 16.-Joseph NJ. Shat
fer of Boston. a stenographer in the
office of Secretary Of the Treasury Nc
Adoo. recently denied deferred CLASH
fication by local draft board. declared
in a letter today to A. K. Cohen. chair
man, that he had not attempted to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-17

It matters little what it is that you
vant-whether a situation or a servant
a want ad in The Star will reach the
person who will fill your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-17
Girls Do Own Washing and ironing

Recently. in one of my houses, where
both gas and electricity was available
for lighting purposes, I found the girls
doing their own washing and ironing in
their rooms and using the gas without
stint. / found also that quite a number
of my towels had been literally ruined
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-08-22

The Food Administration, in
its desire to be fair to the people
of this country, and knowing it
can rely on the determination of
the American people to win the
war through the saving of food,
as we'll as through the other
channels which lead to victory,
have released HOUSEHOLDERS
as we'll as hotels and restaurants
from. the wheatless days and
meals.
We still have to use as much
of the substitutes as we do of
flour, and still have to purchase
"a and 48 pounds at the time, for
town and county households.
Sugar now is the vital thing
save it. have some folders "A
Sugar Program" which is of
value. l will mail a copy to any
who want it.
w. N. EVERETT.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-08-22

The State Dept. of Agricul-
ture is beginning a campaign for
a 10 per cent increase in the
wheat acreage for this fall. Last
fall l,179,000 acres were sowed
to wheat, and it is hoped that
over 100000 acres will be seed
ed this fall. Every farmer who
planted ten acres last year is ask
ed to plant eleven this fall, and
those planting over ten acres are
asked to increase their acreage
by one for every ten planted.
The yield for the State is about
10 bushels per acre, as against
Is for the United States. To
bring up the State average it is
important that care be exercised
in soil preparation, selection of
good seed and proper treatment
OF seed to prevent smut.
The added argument in favor of
growing more wheat is the fact
small-grain crops help out now in
the labor situation by distribut-
ing the planting and harvesting
of crops over a longer period.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-08-22

THE 18th annual reunion of the
United Confederate Veterans
Association will be held at Tulsa,
Oklahoma, September oath to
9th. President Wilson has ap.
proved thehofding of this reunion
as an example of patriotism while
the nation is at war. Director
General McAdoo has authorized
a rate of one cent a mile each
way. Tulsa is making elaborate
plans for the comfort and enter
tainment of the men who wore
the Gray, and 10000 veterans are
expected.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-08-22
Cotton Ginning Charges.

State Food Administrator Hen
ny A. Page announces a uniform
charge of $3.50 per bale of 500
pounds or less of cotton is estab-
lished for the ginning service in
North Carolina for the 1918 sea-
son, with a charge of 80 cents
per hundred pounds of lint cotton
for excess weight above 500
pounds.
Cost plus 10 per cent may be
added for bagging and ties.
Where farmers furnish their own
bagging and ties no charge shall
be made for covering.
On account of the danger to
ginning machinery of pressing
large bales,ginners are authorized
torefuse to pack bales containing
more than SIS pounds.
Glnners are authorized and
expected to refuse to gin green
or wet cotton.