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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-04

FOR sALE-PRIcE, $1,000: IN CHEVY
Chase, 5u1t OF Conn. fve.; possession given IN
Is days; . very desirable b01lt-to- order, DE-
tached house. having rooms and bath, hot
water heat, electric lights. hardwood doers
throughout. porches; large. highly improved
BOSS & PHELPS, Inc. 14os H st. NV.
FOR SALE-PRICE, 5000; JUST NORTH
Of Florida ave. and west Of 18th ST.; 3-stoty
brick house. having rooms. and bath, several
open hreplaces; owner in house will make res.
sonable terms and give possession.
BOSS 4 PHELPS. Inc. 14O6 81 ct. nv.
FOR sALE@PRICE. $500; A POSITIVE
bargain in Columbia Heights; house that
will be vacant in q few days; semtdetAchsd
brick house, having rooms on 2 doors, attic,
large front porch; side and rear yard. This
house will sell quickly.
ROSS 4 PHELPS, Inc, 1408 81 st. NV.
FOR SALE-PRICE, SIC, 600; IN CLEVELAND
Park; an ideal situation and a home that Will
interest you; q Groom detached house. having
electric lights. vapor heat, and. in fact. every
modern convenience: also garage:
BOSS 4 PHELPS. Inc. 1905 II ct. NV.
FOR sALE-PRICE, $4,750; IN MT. PLEAS
ant, Just OF 18th St; immediate possession
can be obtained Of this Groom and bath brick
house; built by one of the best builders.
BOSS 4 PHELPS. Inc, 1408 n st. NV.
FOR sALEPRICE, s. $50; IN MT PLEAB-
ant, west Of -14th st.; detached modern up-to-
date house. having rooms and bath; heated
with hot water; house situated on q lot 60x1O0.
BOSS & PHELPS. Inc. 1903 II 1t. n.w..
T.
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IMMEDIATE POSSESSION: IA.
koma Park; two-story bungalow;
rooms, bath; electric lights; lot
40x165. Terms arranged. A very
attractive home. Only $500.
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION: YER
mont ave-; centrally located: four
story brick; II rooms, 2 baths; &C.
cnpied BY owner; garage; lot ok
ID. 40 to 80-ft. alley In rear; $4,000;
terms.
COLUMBIA ROAD: POSSESSION
October I. 1918; three-story brick;
10 rooms. bath; steam heat: cleo
trio lights. A bargain at $500.
CLEVELAND PARK; EXCEL
lent 12-room dwelling; all modern
improvements; lot 75x145; $4,000.
WEAVER BROS. 1876 18th st. NV,
Exclusive Agents.
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FOR EXCHANGE.

WILL EXCHANGE OR. AND B. BRICK
house, semi detached, rented SIS month. for
small farm with house: some fruit preferred;
near Washington; will add cash II necessary.
North 1401.
WILL TRADE NY NEW EIGHT-RO0M CO
lonial brick suburban home. one car fare, for
six-room brick house in city. Address Box
AT Star Office. Sc
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$1s 0O0-NEWLY FURNISHED. 18th ST. NV.
OF U; stucco; tile bath; vapor heat; garage.
two cars; hardwood floors; open fireplace; serv-
ants toilet; shower bath: large roof garden;
electricity; tiled kitchen: rear and front
porches; large studio; furnishings and interior
Of Boston; instantaneous automatic hot-water
heater; screened. Must be seen to be ap-
preciated. North 1401.
SO, 5OO-NEAR sIERIDAN CIRCLE. BRICK,
10 rooms and bath; facing two streets; built
BY owner for home. health compelled sacrifice:
half block to Conn. ave-: terms. N. 1401..
OWNER OFFERS AT SACRIFICE:
467 Fla. ave. NV. store and 6r. apt .$S, COG
e18 Fla. ave. NV. Or, b., furnace. -. $500
l18 9Th Sc. 10r.. b., !. h............ $500
III D Sc. Or. b.. latrobes: .......... 2.75o
218 Eye Sc. 6r.. b., latrobes. 500
Prices net. No commission. $50 Southern bldg.
s1.650-FRAME. WELL BUILT OF BEST MA.
tertal; rooms and bath; cellar; latrobe, coal
and gas ranges: front porches: frame garage !;
alley; lot 36x110 It. about $500 cash. balance
about squares north Of Fla. ave. Owner. Ad-
dress Box 263-C. Star ONCE.
$2, 750-FRAME, Z ROOMS AND BATH;
frame garage for 2 cars street in rear, not an
alley; lot 20x100 It. X ct. ne. bet: 9Th and
7tl. $500 cash. balance $35 per month. Owner.
Address Box 2e2-C. Star Office.
FOR SALE-IMPORTANT.
ALWAYS READ OUR ADVERTISEMENTS.
PHONE N. 2332 FOR NUMBERS, OR CALL
WE OFFER THE BEST BARGAINS. THE
BEST LOCATED HOUSES. PRICES SO LOW
THAT YOU SHOULD RESELL AT A PROFIT.
YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO BUY WITHOUT
GETTING OCR LIST.
STONE 4 FAIRFAX. 1912 N. 7. ave. NV.
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INSPECT si4 WHITTIER ST. NV; NEW,
modern seyen-room bungalow; four bedrooms;
screened sleeping porch; half block to cars;
twelve sold. one left: ready to occupy.
B. H. GRUvER, Phone n. 7e8 10s
GOOD BARGAINS
WITH
Instant Possession.
TWO HOUSES. t2.75o EACH. OVER
AND HARVARD SITS. High location. 5
rooms and bath each. One house has cellar.
hot water. extra fine bathroom. shade trees.
Lot 5Ox1OO IT. Suitable for Navy or Army
oficer. Terms, 81 900 cash, balance same as
rent. Must sell both houses same purchaser.
NEAR 18th AND SITS. N.w-$5.5o
Nice press-brick home. colonial front porch.
s rooms: tile bath. reception hall. pantry. dou-
BILE back porches, cellar. laundry tubs, serv-
ants toilet. hot-water heat electric lights
TermS. $3.50 cash, balance SIS per month on
principal.
ON Bird ST. N.E.-$3,5o0
NEAR MASS. AVE. ONLY $500 CASH.
Bay-window, press-brick, rooms and bath
on floors, cellar, furnace heat. Act quick to
get this.
18th AND EAST CAPITOL SITS. NE.
81. 500. Terms. $3.50 down. $50 per month on
principal.
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Corner Home,
Near Downtown Section.
IL rooms. bath; built;in hot-air
heat; pressed brick, bhy-w1ndow
All in Perfect Repair.
Owner Is Leaving City.
Immediate Possession.
Price, $1,000 (Terms).
BANEs REALTY CO.. Inc,
9O4 14th, 1T. NV.
tNo attention to phone calls on this propefty.)
FOR sALEIoN WISCONSIN, AVE. ExTNND.
one square from trolley; attractive home: Q
rooms. bath; attic; cellar; h.w.h.: arepisesI !;
s.: b. $780, sn :i
fruit: garden: chicken run: two-story garass
for two s.T' sue Tor
Sc, 600-sPLENpID.. GROOM BUNGALOWS ;
s.:g t.l n ase 4xaL OK nRo liz
- FOR HOMES AND iNyEsTMENTs
,"See .AdAH0RNEY g. SULLIVAN
COS New York ave. Tel. Main 1921.
BEAUTY. NEW HOME IN PETWoRTH-s
rooms. tiled bath sleeping porch; h:v.h. !:
''Fi HOLLAND MES e BooTH. ais NV. !. a7oa.
sel%s
DO you WANT FRoMPT REsuLTsl
sao Maryland bldg. 1910 81 ct. NV. 1es
FOR sALE-NEW. VACANT HOME.
Delightful CHEVY CHASE.
Beautiful two-story cottage.
rooms and tiled bath.
Hot-water heat; cellar: lot 40xl10.
4 big bedrooms. large closets.
This house never occupied: It's new.
$500. Can make terms.
FOR sALE LyAcANT HOME. D,....
Three stories. lot so1io6.
Cas- see'r'f Price, s: $3.50. ''a'' '1'n''
Delightful Washington Heights.
Near 18th and Kalorama ave.
rooms. hne bath.
. Hot-water heat, wide lot.
Price. S., 900. Only $500 cash.
Full commission to brokers.
Three-story brick residence.
BroWnstone trim.
South-front home.
8 rooms and bath.
South Of Park road.
West of 14th st.
Within $50 feet Of 18th at,
Near 10th and Lamont SITS.
Price. $3.50. Terms. $3.50 cash.
Northeast, near 18th and K SITS.
rooms and hne bath.
Cellar, furnace heat, south front.
A comfortable. coy home.
$500. Only $3.50 cash.
R.w. BEALL 1920 New York ave. NV.
Cali Main $500 Call Residence. Columbia 1906.
For colored home buyers,
two:story pressed brick houses;
hve rooms and nne bath;
esAs sG;u FeEhsss peat
near 18th and Pa. ave.
.25 1rt ss:h s .as i., xe, sS s.is,,
ran vet, as e. Sey Il. xo1 1t.. ss.
as&ekH RkIdK s1 SSo2s 4 4flsp s sx1H
HoT-WATER HEAT; LAUNDRY; CONCRETE
CELLAR: PORCH. PRICE VERY REASON.
~ L. W. GRooMEs. 1915 ST.
AT THE DIRECTION OF NAVAL OFFICER
leaving Washington we are authorized to ole.
for sale new Groom bungalow. 3611 Keokuk
st.. Chevy Chase h, D.: c. CT. Take Chevy Chase
Price, ts,25e; 1880 cash; balancs monthly.
Open for inspection.
'pe RANDALL q. HAGNER CO.,
1907 Conn. ave.
q. booAs-sToRY DWELLING; ROONs.
bath; garage for two cars. TIT SD Of. n.s.
Owner. -
HOUSE: PERFECT CONDITION.; ROOMS.
bath; ami: $500. Apply Owner, after Z
pm, II Myrtle St ne. g
BEAUTIFUL sRMI:DET1cHED HoMi. Pm.
worth; rooms and bath; sleeping porch: attic:
cellar; h-w. h.; gas, electricity; open dreplacs:
large porches; southern exposure: one square Of
cars: modern In every particular; Immediate
possession. Price. $3.50; $500 cash and bal
ance monthly to suit.
D, ], PARTELLO, 1877 Sth ut. NV, or
Phone Col. 1911
ATTRACTIVE FOUR-ROOM AND KITCHEN.
cite, pebbledssh, slate-roof bungalow; cellar
and attic; gas and electricity; NO other mod
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FUTURE DAYS.
ADAM A. wEscHLER. AUcr1oNEER


SALE BY ApMINIsTRATRIx OF PART Of
AND MOXLEY, FRONTING ON THE LIZ:
INGSTON ROAD, BORDERING ON THE
R,sEsl s qr SGaSMSHA AR SRof MAna
SSs1 HasG PgssSs AS HD 5sHE shs II
BY virtue Of authority Vested in the under.
signed. as administrst,ix d:b:neta. Of ths
S s gu'f Hs s'f sSrH q *
a e. a. 4.
Beginning in the District Of Columbia at tn
end Of the line marked -" on a plat Of sur.
land. on the 2sd day of March. 1868. and ruh-
s eat one and
perches to q stump on the New Cut road:
sfs nc Is S'G
perehss to the dividing line between the nia-
,sst Of s1d Prince ns Gsssss.
degrees thirty - minutes west IS. 49, az. VI
on: hundred and one 1s ps,ca.; he's. and ftess
asst IN n' =. 30 W. ,"ensssi1 ca, perssS
and one qua 1i4Ei acres Of land. more &
less said piece or parcel heine known as lot
on 1s # 81 ses %e. ,o
HALEY BY deed Of October ): 1885. and r.
in b e, R. N II O. foIc 400 Of the
Also all Of that certain lot or parcel tract
of land lying and being partly in the District
county, state an. of I"rysnd. knaWn and H.
tinguished as part Of a tract OF land called
Beginning for the same at d stake. the south
william T. Weir to James 3. HALEY: Themes
percs:s 70
stake; thence south fifty degrees west Is.
80 w. so. s9f said ss.es to 1'n sT.ss
dsxrre east Is. " Ed thirsren and one-thtrd
1s IS, Pe5she' theRss south s,sh,ssn q.
s : east g. ~. T., forty and Twp:
san.by senee south fonf deaass. est
IS. 4 Ed four and one-hnlf t4h) pcrchss:
thence north serenity and one-quarter dekrses
twenty fths t4e sios9 pesche. ~" to the S.si0s
ming; containing 10 Is acres. more or less. Of
shich about ~ acres lie in the District Of
Thi, sale is to convey all The portion of said
~ i5E ACRES OF LAND.
More less. -
Livingston road in the Oxon Hill district. and
line Tha soil 10 fertile and we'll adapted for
Of the property in Maryland. which Is to be-
tiful and commodio,s dwelling with all modern
improvements. handsome barns and other out
TERMS OF SALE.
Al cash; One hundred dollars ts19o. ool e..
within Is days thereafter: otherwise property
may be readvsrtised and sold at the purchasess
-. ELAANoR POWELL CREIGHTON.
A est. se ~ john Z. Powell. DECEASED :, cd
au27 -dtose7, e14u
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FARMS.

120 ACRES NEAR STATION ON PA. R.R.;
30 acres cultivated. balance timber: 10 acres
bearing apples. young peach orchard: new six
room bungalow: tenant house; 8 barns: 81, 900.
ARTHUR n. CONNOR, Room 224,- ?26 14th
NV. lOs
FARM AND SUBURBAN PROPERTIES. OND
to 1000 acres for sale or exchange.
NeLACHLHN BANKING CORPORATION.
n. 49,. fReal EfatP Dept.l 10Th and @ ~
WANTED.
BUNGALOW, furnished or unfurnished: good
neighborhood: modern improvements; northwest
preferred. Address BOX 1897, Star ONCE. g.
WANTED-FARM ABOUT 20 ACRES, SMALL
house and outbuildings; about mile to electric
road. Address Box TAT. Star once. -
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UNFURNISHED.
WANTED TO RENT.

ABOUT SIX-ROOM HOUSE OR APART
nent. unfurnished. city or suburbs. Write
Schofeld. 13S -
SIS RoNIS FOR MODERN UNFTRNISHED
8 TO room house; state location and price.
Address Rox o67-S. Star office. Sc
SMALL FURNISHED OR UNFINISHED
house in northwest. Apply HUTCHISS, 1914
Emerson ST. Phone 5s72 Columbia.
SMALL HOUSE OR APT. FOR OCTOBER 1,
near school. Phone GARITY, Main 2570,
Branch 3.25 Sc
TO LEASE-AN UNFINISHED HOUSE: IL
rooms more: NV. section: best Of refer
ences Address 1915 Bltmore st. NV. &c
FURNISHED HOUSE IN NV; L. ROOMS
or more about 5000 per month wanted by
naval officers widow. Mrs. HOUSTON. 912
10Th ST NV. &c
BEAUTIFUL DETACHED HOUSE. 10 ROOMS.
3 baths; electric lights; large porch; ami.
1927 Girard ST. NV g.
FURNISHED HOUSE. WITH GARAGE. IN
American University Park: Z rooms and bath;
furnace heat; electric light; owner leaving
city: can give possession Oct. 1 sooner:
rent, SIS per month. Telephone Cleve. 754-J.
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WANTED TO BUY.

GOVERNMENT CLERK WILL PAY $40 A
month for modern home; give full details. Ad-
dress BOX 130-T, Star ONCE.
SIX OR SEVEN ROOM BUNGALOW, NEAR
Chevy Chase cars; state price, which must be
reasonable one; give full description and loca-
ton; no dealers. Address Box 209-T, Star
office.
WILL BUY OR RENT. 8 OR ROOM MOD
ern house. Address, with terms. 1902 Bel
mont st. 6s
s OR 10 ROOM HOUSE, MODERN IMPROVE
ments; not over $500; prefer Columbia HGts:
Can nay $1,000 cash, SIS per month. VIII
buy at once. Address Box 46-T, Star Of
fee. %
Will BUY A STRICTLY MODERN on 10
room house. with 2 bat tbs and room hnr garage,
in northwest section Cleveland Park; must
ONCE s.
CHEVY CHASE, CLEVELAND PARK Or AMI
other good location on Heights. WIN pay up
to $4,000. Give complete details, location.
ETC., first letter. Address P. o. Boz 81. U ct.
station.
We Have Immediate Demand
For houses worth from $500 to Sc. 1000.
Owners please send US price and terms and
whether ready for occupancy. Waiting.
PHILLIPS & MOORE. 141o n st. NV. Frank
lin 1868.
WANTED-8-s ROOM HOUSE. NV.
HAVE CASH PURCHASER.
Mail full particulars to
CHAS. w. STEERS, 1920 N. 7. ave. NV.
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-sUBURBAN HOME.
rooms. Partly Furnished. 4 acres Of land.
2 acres In garden. balance In large oak and
chestnut trees. Large barn and garage. 4
large poultry houses. Orchard of fruits Of all
kinds. 500 grapevines and berry bushes. En-
tire place fenced. Location, East Riverdale,
Md. High elevation. Fronting electric car
line and county road. Is minutes to 18th and
n ne. $40 per month.
L. WALTER WEED, 1413 II NV.
NEW FOUR-ROOM COTTAGE AND LOT At
Richie, Md. on Chesapeake Beach R. R.: So
q month. T. VAN CLAGETT, Upper Marlboro,
and 512 ut. NV, every Saturday.
WANTED.
WANTED - SUBURBAN HOMES NEAR
Washington for sale and rent on reasonable
terms PHILLIPS MOORE, 141O H Ut. NV
Franklin 1858. -
FARMS,
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LIST YOUR FURNISHED HOUSE
WITH Us. WE HAVE ISNU-
MERABLE APPLICANTS AND
CAN PRACTICALLY ASSURE
YoU OF A RESPONSIBLE TEN
ANT FOR ANY MODERN. WELL
FURNISHED HOUSE OR APART
MENT. IF WELL LOCATED AND
PROPERLY PRICED.
THE r. H. SMITH COMPANY.
SIS FIFTEENTH STREET.
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CHARIE9 A. RHODES,
WILLIAM r. NeDOWELL.
au20 % Fl &C. sci. 6. 9. 10.12.19 Trustees
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3 TO 10 ROOM CNFURNISHED HOUSE
ami: near present location: by Oct. 1 am
careful tenant. TRoXELL, 56c1 Colombo ave.
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THos. J. OWEN SON, AUcT1oNERRs.

se4-d&ds. exSu
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VACANT.
rooms, IN acres AMI; squares to ears
"a, 500; terms. Phone Lincoln 3O53.
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Corner Home,
Near Downtown Section.
II rooms. bath; built;in hot-air
heat; pressed brick, bhy-w1ndow
front. 49,
All in Perfect Repair.
Owner Is Leaving City.
Immediate Possession.
Price, 5000 (Terms).
BANES REALTY CO.. Inc,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-14

large quantities had been manufac-
tured and held in readiness for
eventual use. With the declaration
of armed neutrality, guns and am
munition were promptly placed on
the merchant ships of the United
States. Upon the declaration Of
war the kilograms long held in
readiness were put on the wire and
the wheels were in motion-with-
out a jar the machinery took up
the load placed upon it. There has
been no breakdown, no letup, on
the contrary, there has been in
creasing speed and greater momen-
tum.
Deliveries under war time con-
tracts Of guns. mounts and acces-
series are now being received; little
or no delays have been experienced
and the industrial capacity Of the
country has responded in a most
satisfactory manner.
The navy's industrial ordnance
plants have been and are being ex-
banded as rapidly as practicable
without interfering with their pro-
duction.
Anticipating the needs Of the
naval service and marine corps for
additional machine guns. the bu-
reau wisely conducted a test Of the
Lewis machine gun early in April.
1917. with a view 10 definitely de-
termining its servcea bility when US
ing the United States small arms
ammunition and as a result OF this
test placed an order for the manu-
facture Of several thousand guns
"It was specially gratifying to note
that the skill. ingenuity and inven-
tive resources Of the bureau have
been productive Of new designs de-
manded by the present methods 4
modern warfare.
THE committee was gratifed at
the executive ability shown BY ma
val officers placed in charge Of in
dustrial work.
The committee made special in
quiry as 20 the damage done 10 tor
pedoes at the Bliss works. Il as
certained that no torpedoes or dam
aged parts had found their way into
service; that spare parts for torpe-
does. such as gyro wheels, had been
tempered with, but this was
promptly detected by the naval in
spectOr Of ordnance and a close
watch was maintained upon these
articles with the result that the
perpetrator OF the damage. one
Paul Charles Hennig. a native Of
Leipzig. Germany, who had been IN
this country since 1908, has been
arrested and is now awaiting trial
THE record Of attacks on our
armed merchantmen shows a com
paratively small percentage were
successful and that the chances OF
escaping when a submarine is sight
ed before she has time 10 fire a
torpedo are very high, due 10 the
efficiency Of naval personnel. The
unseen torpedo is responsible for so
percent OF the sinkings."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-14
Spotted Crow" on
Way to Have His
Feathers Picked

somewhere in South Bend" sun
day night Axel Anderson. an Indian,
was having his trouble with a heap
bad white man.
AXel was released upon a drunk
charge in the city court a few days
ago and warned not TO come back
He prides himself upon his ancestral
name OF Spotted Crow" and likes
whisky that bears the name OF his
father on its label.
IL seems that Sunday night Axel
jOurneyed 10 South Bend with a
large amount OF money but did not
get very far before a Negro and a
white man manifested a sudden in
terest in him. When last seen Axel
was speeding away in a taxicab
with his new acquaintance. His
brother. who was left standing on
the curb, telephoned TO the police
station that the men were bound
for a Negro club on :. Michigan St.
where AxeI would be relieved of his
roll
officer Roberts visited the club.
but Axel had not made his appear
ance and nothing had been heard
OF him today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-14
TOO COLD FOR MAN TO
STAY ON WATERMELON

Charles Wilson. 522 S. st. Vim
cent St, is home again.
Saturday night Mrs. Wilson no.
tilted the police department that her
husband left the Singer factory at
noon and had rot put in an appear
ance at the residence. After an all
night search by the police. Wilson
was located in a roOming house at 5
o'clock Sunday morning by Officer
Tholander. The officer stated that
Wilson was intoxicated and that he
decided il was best 20 leave him in
the room. II seems that the cola
weather had tempted Wilson. who
is A years Of age, TO fall from the
straight and narrow in an effort
TO keep warm. The usual "one TO
many" was the result and Wilson
decided 20 spend the night away
from home.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-14
SHIP PRODUCTION FOR II
PUT AT 901,223 TONS

WASHINGTON. Jan. 14.-Ameri-
cas- merchant ship production in
1917 is put at 1O1,223 gross tons in
reports made 70 the shipping board.
This was nearly double that OF 1916
and almost half OF the worlds out
put OF 1.S99.943 tons that year.
Figures showing construction in
other countries in 1917 have not
been received in this country, out
shipping board officials believe
America led the world in tonnage
output. England and Japan, they
said. probably were the only coun-
tries that increased their produc-
ton over that of 1915.
Sinking by submarines in 1917 are
generally reckoned at 5000. 600 tons.
probab bly, about twice as much ton
mage as was built. England now Is
building ships at fast rate and ia
pan also has increased greatly its
construction. but just now opera
tions are hampered by lack OF steel
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-14
Rep. Oliver is
Pleased With
NavyDept. w ork

WASHINGTON, Jan. ii. - Com
plete satisfaction with the work Of
the navy's ordnance bureau and its
preparedness for war is expressed
by Rep. Oliver Of Alabama, chair
man of the house naval investiga-
ton subcommittee in a statement
tonight summarizing for his col
leagues results OF the ordnance
phase of the inquiry.
The testimony convinced the
committee" says the statement,
that the prevalent belief and opin-
ion as to the navy's readiness are
well founded"
Many interesting facts brought
out in secret session are disclosed
by the chairman. Among other
things he says more than 100 mer-
chant ships have been equipped
with guns and ammunition by the
navy since the steamer Campana
was fitted out March IA last, and
that appreciable quantities Of guns,
large and small, with ammunition
for them have been furnished to
England. France and Italy. Many
merchants Of the allies in addition
to virtually the whole American
merchant fleet have been armed TO
fight submarines.
The committee was so impressed,
after inquiry, by the efficient man
ner in which the bureau had in
every way performed the extraor-
binary duty which was imposed.
said Mr.. Oliver. that the commit
tee directed me 10 make sum-
mary Of what was ascertained in the
| hearing and investigation.
The bureau, so far as could be
| learned, has fully satisfied the de-
mands made upon it by the vessels
operating in European waters.
by a system OF progress reports
and follow-up methods provision
exists TO insure the actual delivery
OF material
The organization Of the bureau
| in time OF peace had been devel-
oped so as 10 make il an organiza-
ton for war with the result that it
/ is working smoothly and efficiently.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
expenditures have increased from
about 100000 10 more than
$3.50. 600. 600.
Despite the pressure placed upon
the bureau BY the demands for more
ordnance material Of standard types,
il has been able TO develop much
new material.
| Where there were shortages in
the market Of various materials, the
| bureau took steps imme diately 20
develop new sources OF supply.
Reserves OF ammunition and
shell have been acquired and money
placed at the disposal Of tie bureau
We find has been spent wisely and
I has been obligated practically as
| soon as il became available. The
bureau had for years been prepar-
ing for war. Guns. mounts, shell,
l powder and ordnance equipment in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-14
Tall, Short, Long
Cop Not Wanted
Around by Lady

Sergt Peter Rudynski had just
completed his inspection Of report
sheets about 10 O'Clock Sunday
n sht at the police station when the
telephone bell tangled its alarm a
sweet feminine voice uttered the
GLOWING extraordinary plea:
There's a tall, long, short po-
liceman out here asking for John
zoe and / don't want him around"
Are you sure he is a tall, long,
shor, policeman" asked the ser
geant.
ooh. yes" was the reply.
We'll, I'll look after the matter,
lady" Sergt. Rudynski assured the
complainant What is your
nance"
This is Mrs. Blubaugh speaking.
lud I live at 5O4 Wenger St"
Sergt. Rudynski tapped" Patrol
man Bader on his beat, and the lat
err stated that he had not been out
1oking for a John Doe, nor anyone
else. The woman, who gave her
name as Mrs. Blubaugh, said that
he man was in the uniform of
Oliceman and was visiting resi-
5ences on Wenger st. in his search
for the said John Doe.