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Evening star., 1918-04-17
VETS TREMBLE IN NEW YORK
Women of 80 Cities Strong in Two
Day Voting,

ALBANY. N. r., April 17.-Man and
woman voters in thirty-nine of the
cities of New York continued today to
register at the polls their wishes on
the local option question. 1t was esti-
mated from early reports that yester-
day. the first Of the doubleday cleo
ton. from 60 to Is per cent Of the reg
istered vote had been cast. The polls
will close at o'clock tonight.
The result Of the election Is expected
to present a strong indication Of the
general sentiment toward the federal
prohibition amendment and thus fore
cast to a considerable extent the ac-
ton OF the 1919 legislature on ratifca-
tion.
feature Of the first days voting
was the fact that the women voted
early, promptly and with little or no
confusion: This practice was con-
tinued today.
Evening star., 1918-04-17
COL. ANDERSON GETS "v."
New United States Decoration for
Soldiers Wounded in Action.

Col. A. V. Anderson, commanding the
312th Infantry. National Army, at Camp
Dix. N. j.. is one of the first officers to
receive "" the new DECORATION for
United States soldiers wounded in ac-
tion. Col. Anderson was shot in the
right arm when he led a detachment of
cavalry in Arizona. Immediately fol-
lowing the Columbus raids there Col.
Anderson holds the rank Of major in
the United States cavalry.
Evening star., 1918-04-17
TO PUNISH MAsQUERADING.
Senate Passes Bill to Protect Uni
forms and Decorations.

Impostors wearing uniforms and dec
orations of the allies would be punish
ed by fine and imprisonment under a
bill passed today by the Senate.
The measure was suggested by the
Department of Justice and War De-
partment, who have reported several
cases of masaueradine and fraudulent
use of British. French and other uni
forms.
Evening star., 1918-04-17
FRANK w. HOOVER GETS
CAPTAINS COMMISSION

Frank w. Hoover. assistant superin-
tendent of the State, War and Navy
building. has been appointed a cap
tain in the Engineer Reserve Corps of
the Army and detailed as military as
sistant to Col. c. S. Ridley, the engineer
officer in charge of public buildings and
grounds. Capt. Hoover was born in this
city and was graduated from the Bust
ness High School. He received the de-
grees of master of laws and master of
patent laws from Georgetown Univer-
sity and the degree of bachelor of laws
from George Washington University.
Evening star., 1918-04-17
HoNoRs TO SENATOR STONE.
Body Reposes in Capitol of State
Which He Represented.

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo-, April IL
The body of Senator William J. Stone
who died Sunday in Washington, ar
rived here today on a special train
which carried members of the family
and a congressional party. The body
was taken to the rotunda of the capi-
toll, where 1t will rest in state until
tonight. Burial will be in Nevada, Mo-,
tomorrow.
All state. county and city Offices here
were closed today. and this morning all
school children of the city marched to
the capitol to view the remains.
Evening star., 1918-04-17
REV, FRANK PAGE I'LL.
Brother Of Ambassador Page in
Critical Condition in Hosnital

Rev. Frank Page. Virginia clergy
man. a brother Of Ambassador Thomas
Nelson Page at Rome. is in a critical
condition at Emergency Hospital fol-
lowing an operation made necessary by
a severe attack OF pneumonia. Rela-
tives have been at his bedside and
physicians at the hospital said today
Evening star., 1918-04-17
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
ISSUES new RULINGS
By I. A. FLEMING.

A last Offering. for the present. of
eteo, ,ooo. 1000 Treasury certificates. bear
ine ~ per cent interest; date, April
-. and maturing July Is. is announced
By the Treasury Department. through
the federal reserve banks. Dates of pay
ment are April % to rs. with holders
Of the treasury certificates dated Janu-
ary 20 and maturing April 22 per-
n1itted tc make the exchange with al
justment of interest
The Treasury Department has made
. new ruling regarding the exchange
Of Treasury certificates for third-ioan
liberty bonds Heretofore certificates
were available as cash in payment of
liberty bonds; now. however, there is
q restriction OF their use for this pur-
pose. not more than $4,000 of certih-
Gates being returnable FOR cash sales
Of liberty bonds unless the bank max
ing pa,Nnent advises the department
that excess payment of 10000 is the
property of customers making sub
scriptions for liberty bonds and max
Ing payment in full.
A circular from the federal reserve
bank of Richmond calls attention to
another important change which VIII
be OF interest to bankers who have
thus far avoided the stamp tax on doc
uments connected with the liberty
loan and Treasury certificates by the
short-term repurchase agreement with
the federal reserve regional bank
This tax was abolished as of April 6.
30 that now a stamp tax Is not required
on members collateral notes secured by
liberty bonds or certificates of deposit:
on customers notes secured by liberty
bonds or certificates or on banks col
lateral secured by cus-7F0rrs notes.
But there is a prov in Treasury
decision handed down yesterday that
will make il necessary for many OF these
notes to bear stamps
1t should be noted that the above ex-
where the par value of said United
States bonds or obligations. so pledged,
shall equal the amount OF the promisory
note.
ury certificates the statement is made
that the government expenses are now
approximately billion dollars a month
!. On the Local Stock Exchange.
( Bonds to a face value of $4,000
changed ownership on today's session
of the local Stock Exchange, investors
finding an opportunity to pick up
few bargains in the list
The first sale of Georgetown Gas 5s
for the year was reported, the price
being par. decidedly high figure con-
high-grade issues selling below par
Washington Gas IS sold at 9512 and
95A. Chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
phone js were I. higher at ?sR ana
POTOMAC Consolldaleu os sotu al % y
In tine stock list business was ex-
tremely light. few shares In the ag-
gregate. and but q share or two of each
Of the stocks traded in, completed the
record. Mergenthaler sold at 113,
Lanston at G3h and Commercial Ma
tional Bank rights" at 10k.
New Haven Earnings.
In 1s1e New Haven showed net earn
ings of &a.53 share: in 1917 the net
was $1.53 q share.
Evening star., 1918-04-17
Stocks VERY QUIET;
SOME PRICE SHADING

NEW YORK. April 17.-Indications of
a more definite crisis in the war re-
suited in further price concessions at
the opening of today's market
United States Steel led the decline on
sale Of 1000 shares at a maximum
loss Of 1ss.
Other equipments and munitions re-
acted a point with shippings. coppers.
Reading and specialties.
Fractional rallies were sharply re-
corded before the end of the first half
hour
Evening star., 1918-04-17
Lutheran Church Abandon, German

ST. LOUIS. Mo. April 1.-THE Trinity
Evangelical Lutheran Church, founded
here seventy years ago. and said to be
the oldest church Of that denomination
in the United States. voted to discon-
tinue the use OF the German language.
The Holy Cross Lutheran School also
decided. 70 discontinue the use Of Ger :,
man. making ths twsnty-seosnd and,
last Lutheran school in.tha city 4o-tsks'
thia action.
Evening star., 1918-04-17
HOLLAND TO ACCEPT
AMERICAN PROPOSAL
Ry the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
AMSTERDAM April 1.-THE Dutch
government. DIR. Loudon, the foreign
minister, announced in the second
chamber yesterday, is prepared to ac
cept the American proposal to send
three shiploads of grain to Holland on
condition that Holland sends three
ships of about the same tonnage to
America.
Evening star., 1918-04-17
Market Tone Superficial.

Prices held their early rally for the
balance of the morning. but trading
steadily uwindled. The markets wait
ing attitude was demonstrated by the
activity OF minor specialttes.
International Paper led the entire iiSt
at gain of 3ls points on its fayorabie
annual report, and American writing
Paper preferred advanced 4A on few
transactions.
Rails and representative industrials
moved within a very narrow groove.
Liberty 3hs sold at $3.50 to 1895;
first As, 1924 to 1886. and second IS,
s6 90 to o64
Evening star., 1918-04-17
Chaplains Enough in War Service.

The War Department has enough
chaplains in the service and on its
eligible list for all present needs, It
was announced today. and no more ap-
clsrgymsn have applied Sor. service
than the Army could use.
Evening star., 1918-04-17
Washington Stock Exchange.

SALES
washington Gas IS, 81 200 at 95ia, $1,000 at
oJA, q 600 at 961a.
Georgetown Gas 5s. 81. 900 at 100.
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone IS, 81 1000
at 0eh.
Potomac Cons So, 81, 900 at 931s, 81 900 at
e8A. q. 900 at a3la. $1,000 at 93h.
Commercial Bank Rights, at 10i5, 10 at 10h.
Mergenfhaler, 2 at 1l3.
LAnston. I at 631a, 3 at 631a
After call:
| Washington Gas 5s. $500 at 9o1a. 81 900 at
yS%.
/; Washington Gas. at ssh.
hid and Asked Prices
Evening star., 1918-04-17
Canada to Call More Men.

OTTAWA, April 1.-THE Canadian
government has decided upon meas
sures necessary to obtain imme-
diately substantial endorsements for
the Canadian expeditionary force. De-
string to speed up operations Of the
military service act, the government
has decided that unmarried men and
widowers between the ages Of twenty
and twenty-three are not Indispensable
to agr1culeuro and other essential in
.AustffeA They will bQ called out nrst
AnA alke1amS14Daa1us3 caAo1nhol.
Evening star., 1918-04-17
WEATHER..

District of Columbia and Maryianai;
nrohahly thunder showers tonignt anu
tomorrow; somewhat cooler; Hehe >"
able winds. ,.ou.rs
Virginia, probably thunder showess h
tonight and tomorrow, cooier oSerate III
west portion tomorrow; mooeFA.e
southerly winds, becoming west.
west Virginia, thunder showers TO.
night and tomorrow; cooler IN west
portion tomorrow.
Tide Tables.
Compiled by United States coast and
geodetic survey) nm,
Today-Low tide, S:24 am. and 9:ol
pm: high tide. 1:4s am ana z:lz pm pm
e:56 pm; high tide. 2:47 am. ana ''iA
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose, $50 am; sun SETS
7:46 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rlses' o'No 0-'A''
sets, 7:47 pm.
Moon rises, 1850 am: sets. 1:4s am
Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings OF
the thermometer and barometer at the
weather bureau for tho twenty-io
hours beginning at pm. yesterday:
Observation-Disclosures 4 pm. Is;
8 pm, SO; IL midnight. So; today.
am, So; In, "a: IL noon. Y; p M. ~
Maximum. 70. at pm. today; minimum
So. at 7:3o am. today.
Temperature same date last year
Maximum, 60; minimum. 81.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS pm, 1850;
g pm, 2s.ss; IL midnight, 1890; today
am, 1855: 8 am, 1886; II noon. 2s.7S;
2 pm, 2972.
Evening star., 1918-04-17
Small Losses Remarkable.

When one considers the vital impor-
tance of the great and long-drawn-out
struggle now going on in France. the
diversion of all financial interest In
larger degree than on the first or sec
ond loan to the third liberty loan, the
small net losses that have been sus-
tanned in securities in the last three
weeks is really remarkable. 1t has
been and still is 81 demonstration of
American confidence and of the further
fact that stocks are today concentrated
in strong hands, that there is no liqul-
dation and that what little selling there,
is may be accredited to professional
traders in their daily scalping operas
tions. Distillers. Marine preferred and
Cuban Sugar are among the strong
stocks.
Evening star., 1918-04-17
Condition Of the Water.

Temperature and condition Of water
at am: Great Falls-Temperature.
4s; condition, 46. Dalecarlia reservoir
Temperature. 500; condition at north
connection, 80; condition at south con-
nectfon. 100. Georgetown distr1outine
oir-Temperature. 81: condition
At inf,uent gatehouse. 20; condition at
ef1uent gatehouse. "a.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star., 1918-04-17
COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK, April lizard barely
steady. Middle west, 26.00a26.10: other
articles unchanged.
Evening star., 1918-04-17
American Can Leads Rally.

The market threw off its indecision
for brief period during the afternoon
on a sudden demand for the popular
equipments and war issues.
United States Steel made full recov-
cry and American Can led the rally
elsewhere at gain of ss points.
Evening star., 1918-04-17
POWDER MARKET.

POWDER MARKET.
Quotations furnished By ". B. Hibbs 4 Co.
Bid. Asked
Atlas com. s......s.sss.........a ITO 170
A&l4S pfa. s.Osns>esssssysOssss N e6
Qu E01e ee1A sss.6sss&svs sasssss - III :,
Qu Font pfd. sss.asssaessssvN 01
6osoo1ee. eena ~ i
The citizen., 1918-06-06
MANY SUBSTITUTES ARE DIS
PLAYED AT LEIPZIG FAIR

According 10 the Leipzig cores
pondent Of a Christiana newspaper.
the Leipzig spring fair showed ex-
hihits of many substitutes and sur
rogates which have been placed on
the market in Germany. Descrip-
tions of some Of these have been
received by the United states Cham
ber of Commerce.:
A surrogate for pepper is offered
for sale which, judged only by its
appearance. seems almost the same
as real pepper. The color. odor, and
taste have been surprisingly well
initiated.
A tea is shown TO which the name
of German tea" has been given. ~
is prepared from any one or a COM
bination Of great variety Of plants,
from strawberry leaves 20 linde
blossoms. IL is said 10 taste very
much like genuine tea, but even n
half dozen cups will not produce
the stimulation caused by single
cup Of real tea.
There are any number OF surro-
gates for marmalades. Most Of them
are prepared from garden vegeta-
blcs instead Of from fruits. with a
minimum amount of sugar.
Substitute soap is offered for sale.
which is said to have been prepared
from the oil in berries and from
pumice stone. II lacks. however.
the one main characteristic Of soap,
that Of working up into rich.
creamy lather; otherwise il is very
good. Substitutes are also 10 be
had for laundry blueing.
Substitute bicycle tires are some
times made Of two concentric iron
rings with small springs between
them. They are very servicable on
asphalt pavements, but are not eX-
actly "a noiseless nor as easy rid !
ing as genuine rubber tires.
A large number Of articles offered |
foI sale had been prepared largely
or entirely from paper - coarse
clothes for men and wom-
en-. blouses. aprons. and other fab
RIGS. There were paper belts which
seemed capable Of driving heavy
The citizen., 1918-06-06
Dogs Could Be Extensively Used to
Help Guard Munitions Factories


In guarding property during these watchdog
been overlooked Wherever there need of efficiency
may be increased by the company of weaned dog Factories mills
munon plants storehOuses railroad bridges depos mines and
vors must all be protected during times and dogs be easily
trained to render n invaluable service
The highly developed of smell enables the dog
intruder the dark and dogs have been trained give warning
In case OF fire. watchman not liable be surprise
panied by Watchdog Upon entering dark room rounding corner
or passing freight he rest assured that other person
within considerable distance the has the ground before
Not all dogs suited for police work. but any dog
trained to be of service The breeds of dogs adapted
work are the police dogs Aeda cos and bull Boodhound
are splendid aers but not adapted for other police duties
Kindness fmnes and patience essential to the successful
training of police dog wetraned dog will caught
and will then prevent his the upr quietly
the dog will remain safe distance and bark but the run
the dog will attack him. usually about the legs thrown
club used the dog will grab the This usually resistance
the part Of the shot may stop the dog but
since he trained to attack in the face Of fire. Why give
dog chance?
The citizen., 1918-06-06
MOUNTAIN AGRICULTURE
Conducted Spence Farm Special
Investigator

vents the soil drying out so rapid
ly as otherwise. The old fashioned
method of deep tillage is being dis
carded for the bettcC method of
shallow cultivation. Deep cultiva-
tion. after the plants are a few in e
ches high. will break off many Of
the feeding roots which are close to
the surface and so injure the crop.
Every boy on a farm holds q
trench of his own" Your trench is
your corn field. The weeds and bugs
are aiding the enemy by cutting
down our yields of food stuff. Don't
let them lick you. Go over the top
with your cultivator and hoe and
conquer them.
Yours very truly.
ROBERT F. SPENCE.
County Agent
P.S. Is your record book up to
date?
The citizen., 1918-06-06
RoCKCASTLE COUNTY

The farmers of Rockcastle County
are working as never before. One
farmer said TO the County Agent ~
begin work at 500 o'clock and quit
at 800 in the evening. without eat
ing biscuit too. I have made invest
ment in Liberty Bonds and given
TO Y. NJ. c. A. and Red Cross. I
have more to give, and am willing
to give all if necessary to win the
war; The whole family is fol-
lowing the footsteps of the leader.
Rockcastle County went "Over the
Top" in Liberty Bonds and Red
Cross drives. She's preparing to go
over again.
The citizen., 1918-06-06
TO MEMBERS OF AGRICULTURAL
CLUBS GROWING CORN

The selection Of good seed and the
thorough preparation OF the seed
bed are very important factors
toward securing a big crop of corn:
but il one were TO stop here, the
chances Of securing n big yield
would he small. Success or failure
with corn rests very largely on the
manner and frequenc- of cultiva-
tion.
The killing Of weeds is only one
Of several important reasons for
cultivating corn. Weeds rob the
corn Of the plant food. water and
sunshine which the corn plant
must have il il is TO make its best
growth and yield. Even our best
soils have but a limited supply Of
plant food which the plant can
draw on each year. If the weeds
get part of this plant food, the crop
suffers. Kill the weeds.
Read pages i6 and II OF Bulletin
No 537, "How TO Grow an Acre Of
Corn" which will tell you more
about cultivation. IF you have not
received this bulletin. let me know
at once and ! will send a copy.
The first cultivation is sometimes
given by going over the whole field
with a light spike-tooth harrow
If the harrow is light and the
teeth are set shallow, no harm will
come TO the crop and many small
weeds will he killed. Later culti-
vations should be shallow and pref
erably with a cultivator which has !
many small teeth or shovels in
preference to the old fashioned
single or double shovel pillow. Gull
tivators with several teeth tend TO
leave the ground level, which pre-
The citizen., 1918-06-06
TO 'BEREA TowNsPEoPLE

Gardens are looking we'll in De-
rea, considering the work and sea-
son. More work would remove the
barrier to the development of crops.
Garden crops can't grow when
weeds have them by the feet and
neck threatening death. Death will
come sooner or later 10 the garden
which is struggling with the weeds,
if weeds are not moved and soil
stirred
The citizen., 1918-06-06

Conducted by Miss Margaret Dzney of Home scier

loads.
Many artificial and substitute
feathers were noticed. Brass and
copper articles were not seen, and
attempts were made TO place sub
stitutes on the market in the form
of plated wares.
The citizen., 1918-06-06
TO AGRICULTURAL CLUB
MEMBERS

Last week we had letters on
growing pigs, poultry, and crops.
This week | want TO call your at
tention to growing Of corn. Our
nation is expecting great things of
us. and we Must Do Our Best.
The citizen., 1918-06-06
9Th Door-Berea College
This is the crown Of the whole Institution
courses in all advanced subjects.

This the Of the whole Institution and provides standard
all advanced subjects
A Temporary by conditions
twenty-five the board has remained the Beea the
unusual situation which the whole finds makes
it impossible TO live the the
This adds the the girls
the f the boys still leaves the other
schools and cheaper than staying at home"
PAYMENT MUST BE IN ADVANCE incidental
by by half Insamen are as follows:
The citizen., 1918-06-06
4th Door-Berea's Normal School

This gives the best training for those who TO teach
Courses arranged that people teach through
fall and attend school through the spring
thus money keep right their Of study
Dinsmores great book How
The citizen., 1918-06-06

Miss Margaret Hall Is a graduate
dletitian OF eight years experience
In teaching Chautauqua audiences the
practical relation OF food 20 health
Her work proves a revelation 10 house
wives and II practical and Instructive
Miss Hall comes TO the Chautauqus
platform this summer with full infor
nation direct from the Government
concerning the need OF Food Conser
walton and practical suggestions that
all should hear and heed. Her lee
ture will be especially appropriate. viii
be right up to the minute and replets
with helpful Information along the
lines OF food economy. Miss Hall Il
on our Chautauaun nrogrnm.
The citizen., 1918-06-06
End Door-Berea's Foundation School

General Education for those advanced combined with
vocational training. No matter what advancement
with others like yourself and chance
most rapid improvement
The citizen., 1918-06-06
;th Door -Berea's Preparatory Academy Course

This the straight road to Coegbes training Mathematics
Science Languages History all preparatory subjects The
Academy is Berea's largest department.
The citizen., 1918-06-06
3rd Door-Berea's English Academy Course

those
thru College and desire general education. II also gve
the best general education for those who wish good start il
study and expect to carry ii on by themselves
The citizen., 1918-06-06
SIX DOORS
FOR ASPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE
lst Door-Berea's Vocational Schools

Training that adds to your money power combined with
general education
FOR YOUNG MEN-Agriculture Carpentry Bckaying Print
ing. and Telegraphy
FOR YOUNG LADIES Science Dressmakng Cooking,
Nursing. Stenography and Typewrting
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-15
Garden Of Edo, in .I.,,

United Press Leased Wire Service
SALT LAKE CITY. Utah, Feb. 15.-
IT they would only let me marry Mr..
Leybold and then throw me into prison
with him I would find It a Garden of
Eden sobbed Miss Marie Deckman
in her cell in the county jail here to
day
She was arrested yesterday when II
is charged she was examining the mail
at Fort Douglas prison camp. Her ar
rest followed that of Rev. B. Henry
Lecsmann, the Ogden pastor. who was
found at the camp Sunday with a mes.
sage from Miss Deckman to her fiance
Ernest Leybo1d, an interned German
civilian
Il am not spy and have never
tried to harm any one or anything"
said Miss Deckman today. az left Ger.
many and went to Canada because
thought could make better living
there and when the war started camo
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-15
Late Market Quotations

steady Yearlings, $11.5O@145
wethers. $11.O0@13.Oo: lambs. s155s
@16.75; ewes, $11.00@12.25.
Kansas City Live Stock.
UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
KANSAS CITY, Mo-. Feb. 15-Cat
tie closed strong.
Hogs closed 10 to 10 cents higher
Top $16.25; bulk $1,000 to $16.25
Sheep closed nominal. Top sl6.ss
Chicago Produce.
CHICAGO. Feb. 15.-Butter-Er.
tras, ACC; firsts, 4S1Ac; dairy extras
46@4Sc; dairy firsts, 43A@45hc.
Eggs-Ordinary firsts, 5l@52c.
flrsts, 54@54Ac.
Cheese-Twins. 24@2511c; Young
Americas. 28@28hc.
Potatoes-Receipts 20 cars; ALL
grades. s2.OO@2.15 per cwt.
Live poultry-FowIs. 31c; ducks,
chickens, soc; turkeys, Csc.
New York Produce Market.
NEW YORK. Feb. 15.-Flour mar.
ket quiet, steady; receipts increasing.
1OIA AIhl net uA0CIUcu, lower
Mess. 50O0@51.00.
Lard market Arm Middle west
spot. $25.95@26.05.
Sugar, raw, market steady. Centri.
fugal test. $6o.05.
/ Sugar, refined, market quiet. Cut
load, 1895: crushed. $50; powdered
$3.50; granulated, STAB.
Coffee Rio No. on spot. $50.
Tallow market quiet. City, 16ac;
special, 17Ac.
Hay market strong. No. 1, 5000;
No. 8, s1.eo@1.so; clover. s1.45@I
1876.
Dressed poultry market strong.
Turkeys, 24@3sc; chickens. 27@34c;
fowls, 25@35c; ducks. 10000
Live poultry market strong. Geese,
'35c: ducks. 35c; fowls, SEC; turkeys,
$50; roosters. 27@35c: chickens, Csc.
| Cheese market unsettled. State
milk common to special, 20@26kc;
skins common to special, 8@201ac
Butter-Steady; receipts, 11,92S;
creamery extras. SIC: dairy tubs, AL
@51hc; creamery held on storage
44@47c.
Eggs-Iregular, receipts, 1885,
nearby white fancy, 5S@59c; nearby
mixed fancy. 5s@5sc; fresh, SEQ 5Sc