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The Washington times., 1918-01-26
LIEUT.. E. B. MITCHELL
DIES AT CAMP UPTON

Word was received here today
from New York of the death OF Lieut..
Edward Il. Mitchell. well known here
as a clubman and for three years as
sistant chief Of the office of informa-
tion. Department OF Agriculture
Lieutenant Mitchell died at Camp Up
ton of pneumonia. and was buried at
Flushing. L. l., yesterday.
Although Lieutenant Mitchell was a
native OF Flushing. - J., he waA well
known here as a member of the Ma
tional Press Club, Columbia Country
Club, and the Psi Upsilon fraternity.
He was also a member of the Column
bia University Club OF New York city.
lie saw service on the Mexican bor-
der with Company X, OF the Seventh
New York infantry: entered the Of
ficers' training camp at rOrt Myer.
and later Joined the 3OTth infantry at
Camp Upton as an officer. He IS sur
vived by two brothers and a sister.
The Washington times., 1918-01-26
FINANCIAL
The Safest Investments

Ars thoss that DO not fluetuaats during dis-
turbsd conditions Of the money or stock mar
keta. First deed OF trust notes lnrst mort
Eaess), well secured on real estate IN Tho
Disrrict Of Columbia, constitute 'gilt-edgs"
inyestmsnts and they do not depend upon The
anancial responsibility OF individuals Or cor
porAtions for their stability. We can supply
such Investments In amounts from so uD-
ward Send for booklet. Conserving L1Gns
and Investments"
The Washington times., 1918-01-26

so as not to exceed an eighth OF
mile run. This TO afford quicker
service.
Mr.. BeeIer finds that automobiles
sggravaate the maximum condition
Of choking at Fifteenth street. Penn
sylvania and New York avenues. The
moN emcnts of all vehicles bring
about the choking, due to the cross
currents of street traffic converging
from eight different car destinations.
in addition to vehicle traffic.
The speed OF cars in this section is
woefully slow, and congestion is in
creased by the irregular spacing of
time tables. II there was even spac-
ing OF cars, instead of present irregu-
larity. conditions would be better.
While punches of Georgetown cars
are passing through, cars on Four
teenth street are piling up. The re-
port also shows that the number OF
cars scheduled to pass over these two
routes do not materialize by a large
number during the crush" hours.
1t is proposed to reduce the num-
Der OF stopping places in the throat"
region by one-half.
The stopping places proposed for
both inbound and outbound cars over
the Fourteenth street and George
town lines would be limited as fol-
lows between Pennsylvania avenue
and Fourteenth strcts and Four
teenth and II streets:
Stops Proposed.
At Fourteenth street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue. as at present.
On Fifteenth street. between Penn
sylvRnia avenue and + street
On New York avenue, Immediately
east OF the junction Of the three
streets.
On Pennsylvania avenue, just west
OF the junction.
On Fourteenth. north OF H, as at
present.
No stops would be made at dead
mans curve" Fourteenth street and
New York avenue, either OF cars 60
ing north or coming south. Mr.
Beeler calls this a death trap" and
saXs stopping of csfs there should by
all means be discontinued.
Loading OF cars in pairs should be
permitted at the stops recommended.
each car stopping in a marked berth
There should be safety zones and
realised platforms for passengers get
ting on and off at tn ehye places
the physical exertion necessary in
boarding cars.
Preference to Cars.
At each place there should be fare
collectors to sell tickets, collect fares,
and issue transfers, loading passen-
gers in the front, causing even load
ing of cars.
Traffic officers must give prefer
ence to street cars over other
vehicles, the comfort OF the many be-
ing more important than OF the few.
and parking OF automobiles should
be limited from II street to Fifteenth
street and New York avenue, only
to machines taking on or discharg-
ing passengers.
one-way street traffic should be
provided TO eliminate congestion. In
reference of moving vehicles with
street cars is declared to be serious
and to slow down traffic.
Chevy Chase and other cars should
not be stopped and turned back at
Fifteenth street and New York
avenue, much delay occurring from
this. Chevy Chase cars should be
routed westward on Pennsylvania
avenue.
Mr.. Beeler estimates that il his
recommendations are enforced a saw
ing of Is to 20 per cent in running
time is assured. cars being able to
return more quickly for other trips
The Washington times., 1918-01-26
THE LOCAL MARKET
BONDS ARE NEGLECTED. ON
CAPITAL EXCHANGE.
Trading Confined to Ten Shares Of
Capital Traetion-LIttle Change
In Market-Fsw Bids Entered.
No Session Monday.

Trade on the Washington Stock
Exchange today was confined to ten
shares of Capital Traction, selling at
son. Bonds were neglected and
there was little change in the mar
ket The session was dull. few bids
being entered. There will be no ses-
sion Of the exchange Monday. a. It
has been decided to close the ex-
change on hestless Mondays until
further notice.
Total sales on the local exchange
Tor the week ending January 26 were:
Bonds. $4,000; stocks. 70.
The German-American Fire Insur-
ance Company announces the semi
annual dividend of 9 per cent, payable
February 1.
Enlargement OF the quarters OF the
Northwest Savings Bank will be
MADE In the spring. according to an
nouncement today by President +. II.
Savage. The deposits of the bank
since the November comptroiler's call
have increased more than So. 1000.
The capital Of $50, 900 has been paid
up In full. IL Is stated. and q surplus
OF 10 per cent earned.
ToDAps SAILS.
The Washington times., 1918-01-26
BEELERPLAN
TO PREVENT
CONGESTION
. PRESENTED
BY BILL PRICE

The utilities Commission will meet
early next week TO take up the nrst
report Of John A. Beeler concerning
congested traffic on the Capital Trac-
tfon lines between Fourteenth and II
streets and Fourteenth street and
Pennsylvania avenue during what MI.
BeeIer terms the crush hours in
this city rather than what is generally
termed rush" hours.
Mr.. Beeler calls this area the
"throat" of the Capital Traction lines,
and says that the recommendations
he makes must become effective be-
fore marked improvement in the local
traction service generally Is possible,
HIS method of dealing with one OBJ
stacle at q time in an orderly manner
had the approval OF the Utilities
Commission, and he believes II better
than attempting to put general re-
forms into effect all over the city at
one time.
Reforms Easy To Make.
Most of the recommendations are
easy of being put into effect prompt
" by the Utilities Commission. Some
are dependent upon public support,
and some will have to be worked out
by the Police Department in regu-
lating automobile and other traffic in
the throat" region. II the Capital
Traction Company should see obJec-
tions to following the recommenda-
.tions, hearings before the commission
will be necessary.
The recommendation, in brief. fol-
low:
/. The location OF stopping places
in the congested zone must be re-
duced and rearranged.
.. Double-berthing, loading two
cars at the same time at each stop,
must be employed
8. Loading platforms, and well de-
fined safety zones must be provided.
4 Front-end fare collectors should
be stationed at congested points to
facilitate loading.
3. Street cars must be given pref.
erence by traffic officers.
6. arking of automobiles must be
limited to insure safety.
Z. One-way streets should be desig
mated. No northbound traffic on Fiji
teenth street between C street and
New York avenue. and no eastbound
traffic on New York avenue between
Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets
should be allowed.
s. Capital Traction cars must be
turned back on the cross over on New
York avenue. This especially OF the
Chevy Chase cars.
o. The Capital Traction Company
should revise its schedule so as TO
minimize punching Of cars.
10. Limit the stopping places %
street cars outside the congested zone,
The Washington times., 1918-01-26
WALL ST. MARKET
TRADING HAS IRREGULAR
TREND AT OPENING.
Industrial Issues Show Slight
Losses at Beginning Of Session,
While Railroad Shares Made
Fractional Galns-LIbertIes Ae-
tive.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2G.-There was an
irregular trend to the trading at the
opening OF the stock market today,
the Industrial issues showing slight
losses, while the railroad shares made
fractional urturns.
Steel common sold up 4 to o1k
while Baldwin Locomotive yielded Il
to 59%. Mexican Pete fell one point
to 9015, and General Electric dropped
IL to 129&. General Motors, after
selling up to 116%, fell to 116.
Canadian Pacific was the most ac-
tive OF the rails and rose q to 1924
Union Pacific advanced 4 to 1874,
and fractional gains were made in
Reading and Baltimore and Ohio.
Liberty AS were active and rose to
96.2s.
The market closed strong.
The Washington times., 1918-01-26
eALTIMoRE GRAIN MARKET.

! BALTIMORE, Jan. 26.-Wheat--
arm; No. soft red. 32.22; No. red
winter, 1924; receipts, $500; ship
ments, 22,S5O.
corn-New as to condition, S1.oo to
S1.96; receipts, 0.527; shipments, sSS-
Oats-Firm; No. 3 white. 100; re-
ceipts, 1922: shipments, All.
Rye-Firm: No. ? Western export
spot, S2.01 q S2.02; receipts, none; ship
ments. 24,16o.
Hay-Firm; unchanged
Fiour-Good demand; nrm-
The Washington times., 1918-01-26
TRUST coAIPANY STOCKS


Am. Sec. & Trust. 2S0 $50
'Nat. Saw. q Trust 2S2 -.
Union Tru5t ......... 120 123
sWash. Loan 4 Trust. 236 24T
Continental Trust .... lis III
SAVINGS BANK STOCKS.
Home Savings. ...... 40 80.
Bank of Com. & Saw. IL -.
East Wash. Saw. Bank. IL ...
Sec. Saw. & Com. Bk.... 165 -.
FIRE INSURANCE STOCKS.
Arlington Fire Insurance 10
,Corcoran Fire Ins....... 76 -.
Firemen's Fire Ins. ...-. 10 -.
Ger. Am. Fire Ins-.... $50 80.
Nat. Union Fire Ins. -. 6h -.
TITLE INSURANCE. STOCKS.
Real Estate Title ms. =. so
MISCELLANEOUS STOCKS.
The Washington times., 1918-01-26
SAMM|ES' "CHOW"
PROVES POPULAR
WITH OFF|C|ALDOM

Army "chow" Is popular in wash
ington today. 1t is popular because a
Cabinet officer, Senators, a Congress
woman. Congressman, and officers OF
the army and navy, tasted of 1t in
the regular way" when the Ma
tIonal Popular Government League
served an army trench" dinner at
the Ebbitt House last night. The
dinner was cooked out OF doors and
served by army cooks.
The "chow" consisted OF a piece Of
beef, gravy, creamed corn, and mash
ed potatoes in one aluminium trench
utensil, and two pieces OF unbuttered
bread and a large spoonful of rice
pudding on another piece OF trench
equipment. A large can of unsweet-
ened coffee completed the meal which
was eaten from board tables, char
acterized by an absence Of napkins,
salt and pepper shakers, and other
such equipment.
Following the dinner, Secretary OF
the Navy Daniels made an address
In which he said the principal thing
America would get out Of the war
was a new life and a new national
outlook.
Miss Rankin Praises Cooks.
Miss Jeanette Rankin, member OF
Congress from Montana, spoke on
what women would get by the present
war. She paid the men who prepared
the dinner, Lieut.. L. w. Lachmiller
and his assistants of the School for
Bakers and Cooks at Washington bar
racks, a compliment and hinted that
after the war they might be utilized
In some such capacity to release
women from the kitchens.
Samuel Gompers spoke on the re-
suits OF the war for labor, and Con-
gresham J. NJ. Baer OF North Dakota,
thei acknowledgements told of
the movement Of the farmers of his
part OF the country to eliminate the
middleman.
Col. Joseph wedgewood, of the Eng.
lish army and former member OF the
British Parliament, received an ova-
ton when he said that the faith Of
the people Of England and the rest OF
the allied countries in President Will
son was the main thing that served 20
keep the morale OF the armies at high
tide.
VrOoman TOastmaster.
Carl S. Vrooman was toastmaster,
but was forced to leave before the
meeting was over. and Senator Rob-
eEt L. owen then of1iclated.
The Russian situation was explain
ed by J. G. Ohsol, member OF the sec
ond Russian Dumba who was forced
to leave Russia before the revolution
and seek refuge in America because.
as he put IT, he did something" which
was distasteful to the Czsr.
Judson King, secretary of the
league, told of what they were doing
in the interest OF direct government
and the initiative and referendum.
Prof. A r. HRtton, teacher of
political economy in the Western Re
serve University Of Cleveland, talked
on the questions OF political science
that were facing the country.
Other speakers were Lawrence G..
Brooks, OF Boston: Congressman
Albert NJ. Todd Of Michigan and Will
liam Kent.
The Washington times., 1918-01-26
SAN JUAN OFFICES GUARDED.

SAN JUAN. Porto Rico, Jan. %.
The Federal building, in which prac-
ticaIly all the offices OF the United
States insular government are housed,
and all the bridges in and near the
city are under heavy military guard
today, following the receipt OF infor-
nation believed to indicate q dyna-
hitting plot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17
Home Owning a Primal Instinct

Lumber of sin a 
 
 
  
 
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  conditions  i 
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    in  immediately mar
  % that boats be this European demand for ke which exists in Europe, taking but market advice build
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17
AUCTION SALES

FOR SALE-Second-ha restaurant outfits. tents, cash register. office furniture. showcases, grocery md meat boxes. in fact most anything m secondhand goods, furniture and household goods of all kinds: see us: we buy. sell and exchange. Sou. Auc. and Stor Go. H. c. GOODMAN, Li- censed Auctioner. Sales solicited. 202s 3d ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

= FOR SALE-All, or half interest, in we'll equipped vulcanizing plant in a Mississippi city of 10000 people; only one other shop in town, or within radius of 50 miles. First class opportunity for practical man. K-S5. care Age Herald.
 MEN and women earn 5000 yearly, as chiropractors (drugless healers); free course on request: thousands of open ings; my home-study course fits for successful practice; satisfaction guar anteed. pr. D. K. Wood, r N. State, Desk Tx. Chicago.
 CAPITAL-Do you need it? I finance . meritorious enterprises by sale of stocks or bonds, on strictly commits sion basis. Only legitimate proposi- tions considered. State full particu- lars. H. Schram. 5oS Great Northern Bldg, Chicago. WANTED-Partner for ladies' ready-to- wear shop in the liveliest town in Ala bama, by experienced business woman < of many years experience in women's apparel; splendid opening if handled at once. Apply with references to H-85, care Age-Herald.
 MAKO money in oil; 70O0- barrel gusher brought in 50 feet from our lease; big gushers on all four sides; $10 shares selling at g for short time only; full particulars free. Russell Land Co.,, Hoffman Bldg. Houston. Tex. S40 BUYS deed to lanu, also interest in oil well that should pay you $l00 for every dollar invested payments g monthly; complete information free. Address Texas-Gulf Co.. 1106 Union bank. Houston, Tex.
 GET RICH-W opportunity. Buy this oil stock. Dividends April 1. Will soon pay 50 per cent. Shares Sl.50. Write us today. American Oil Syndi- cate S4-342 Ridge Bldg, Kansas City, Missouri.
 FOR SALE-Well located, corner cash grocery and meat business, all nav stock; all paid for; good lease; cheap rent; must be all cash; about 5000 will handle this deal. x-S4. Age-Herald
 NO OIL-NO PAY. We sell oil leases in proved eastern Kansas field on guarantee first well paying bumper or no pay. George King. Emerson Hotel, Baltimore Md. HAVE you organization ability? If so you can make big money helping me organize syndicates to drill for oil in proven fields. Butler, 517 Commerce Bldg. Kansas City. Mo.
 COAL MIN ES-A NO. coal mine for sale and all equipments; good reason for selling; must act quick to get Q bar gain. Address Postoffice Box 67, Oak man. Ala.
 FOft LEASE--5N acres coal iand, inl- mediately on l.. & N. R. R.. drift proposition; reasonable royalty; if in- terested address B-S5. care Age-Herald
 COAL LAND Will buy or lease. Write L-s4,. Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

HELP US GROW CANTALOUPES AND
 WATERMELONS
 GET GOOD RETURNS FOR SMALL
 INVESTMENTS.
 We are going to plant 200 acres of canta- loupes and watermelons in southern Georgia, which is the best soil in the United States for growing melons We will plant about 100 acres of each kind, which will produce about 90 cars of melons. We shall use the Rocky Ford seed for the cantaloupes. which is the pink meat kind that all northern mar kets like for breakfast. Southern Georgia has national reputation for growing the largest and sweetest wa termelons. Our cantaloupes will bring in northern markets about $500 per car and watermelons about $150 per car Our seed will be planted about March 20; melons to be picked about July 10. We need money to pay for labor. seeds, crates, and to get crop harvested for market For small amount invested you will get big returns. and get your profit and principal back by August 10, 1918. Melons have always been a sure crop in the past. This is a good. safe investment for small amounts, and is handled by responsi- ble people of unquestionable refer ences. For further information, address 0OuIu6Tu lNdllOHdi aSSoSAoeaSiip SoSASou- vile, Fla.
 INVESTORS MAGAZINE free to you: $l0 invested with us has made others SoOO in few months 'Hoffman's Invest ment Journal tells how this was done. The magazine gives facts about the real earning power of money. Tells how many have started on the road to fortune. We will send it three months free. If you want to make money, write for this magazine today. Union Trust Co.,. 53 Hoffman Bldg. Hous- ton. Tex
 business woman would like to communicate with some refined business woman in regard to opening cafeteria or tearoom in one of the best boom towns in Alabama; must have Knowledge of cooking and serving and stickability, Apply with references to G-S5. care Age-Herald
 , OA,o L<AA>1AxAA i4.t.u.Asls..44. .ll, &v.lAHally wants party to establish branch office, manage salesmen; possibilities unlim- ited; patented article; 1850 to $500 capi- tai necessary; you handle own money: will pay expenses to Chicago as ex- plained. Manager. AS S. Dearborn, Chicago.
 ideas: write for "How to Obtain Patent" list of patent buyers and inventions wanted; $l,000,c00 in prizes offered for inventions. Send sketch for free opinion of patentabiltty. Our four books sent free. Victor !. Evans O.. Dept. l. Washington. D. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17
MIR. FORD OWNER

The Heath-Duplex is patented steel and oak folding truck body for a Ford touring car that can be perma- nently put into your car for $10 or less. Price $4S.5O f. O. b. Detroit. It adds only 40 pounds. but makes car 50 per cent stronger. Does not show when car is used for passenger serv- ice. Can be converted into 8 100-pound truck 54 inches long, 34 inches wide and 10 inches deep in l minute. or back from truck to touring car in another minute Thus you get double service from your car Fully guaranteed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17

The two safest investments in the world-liberty bonds and real estate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17
A Premium on Houses

 The strong demand for rental property, due to influx of pop ulation and the limited amount of new construction, are be- ginning to cause owners who have placed residences on the market either to withdraw them or to raise their prices. | The day for. bargains in ready-built residences is rap idly drawing to a close. We have some on our list, how ever. Protect yourself from high rent and be your own land lord by owning one of these: NEAR HIGH SCHOOL $3500.0O-A nice little Groom,
 1-story home on 45-foot lot, near Central High school.
 Good neighborhood. No car fare to pay and only a few blocks to the cash grocery stores. If it's comfort in stead of style you're looking for, this house is a bargain. SOUTH HIGHLANDS $4500.0O-The best bungalow bargain on the South High lands. 6 rooms, oak floors, handsomely papered, furnace heated. Garage, garden, level lot, good neighbors. The owner paid $5000.00 for it, but is anxious for money and offers a sacrifice.
 WOODLAWN
 $2000.00-One of the best bar gains in Woodlawn. 4 rooms and bath, in good neighbor- hood, one block from car. Also a vacant corner lot ad- joining. Both offered for $200O.00. HENSON G REAL ESTATE 6slNSURANcE "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17
WANTED-MISCELLANEOUS

ADVERTISEMENTS
 WINTED@i060 hats Of every descrfp- ton to clean and block; ladies' hats a speciality; latest equipment. blocks and methods; milliners, dry cleaners and mems furnlshers in small towns should write for trade price list; be sure you find Gluck's. Hat and Gar ment cleaners. 1713 Third ave. Phone 2372. Almost opposite Bijou thea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17

WANTED-To see the man or woman who would like to invest from $l00 to $500 in good proposition that would pay about $l00 to $500 per month; it sounds big, but. you can be convinced that it is possible; inquire; give phone number and address S-S4. care Age- Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17

ROOM wanted room. or room and board in private family by young Rualnes4 woman. Main sa7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17
Birmingham Realty Go.
 211S First Avenue w
DWELLINGS FOR RENT

For Sale S5750 Nice 2-story, modern, South Highland home: east of goth st.: owner leaving for the war. Let us show you this. LL-ANGLIN-WHITE
 2026 Third Ave.
 Main 358
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17

A MISSISSIPPI creamery, making high scoring butter would like to con- tract with Birmingham concern to handle output; can also furnish sweet cream and whole milk. Ad- dress, Creamery, care Age-Eerald. OLD MONEY of all kinds wanted; high cash premiums paidi send 4c for illustrated coin circular: 1t may mean big money to you. Numismatic Bank, Dept A, Fort Worth. Tex. VELVET BEANS We are Tn the mar ket to buy velvet beans in the ped, sacked and loose, car lots: write us for prices f. O. b. your station. F. w.. Erode & Co.,, Memphis, Tenn. WANTED--20 or 25-H F. hoisting en- zine and 30 to 5O-H. P. return tubular boiler; must be in good condition and reasonable. State price and where can be seen. V-S5, Age-Herald.
 TRUNKS-Repairing; trunks. suitcases. bags repaired right. Birmingham Trunk Factory. Phone Main 225s. WE BUY ssoss siis a Xve Phone l6sl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17

OLD FALSE TEETH WANTED-Don' matter if broken; we pay up to $16 per set. Also cash for old gold, silver and broken jewelry; check sent by return mail; goods held 10 days for sender's approval of our offer. Mazer's Tooth Speciality. 20o7 s. 9th st., Philadelphia. Pa,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17

FOR SALE-Three shares Citizens Loan and Savings Co. stock at $2S per share a bargain. Address W-S4, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17

THOSE wishing to preserve the Roto- gravure Section of The Age-Herald can get binders by ealing at The. Age-Herald office. Price only $l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17
ROOMS WANTED

SINGLE man wishes to rent room in Ensley prefer quiet room in private family. where there is no srsa.. children. Answer state price. location, etc. s. w G. care Age- Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17

Ao A<AA>4A<1A. i4ataus.A.lS..A .ils,
 wants party to establish branch office, manage salesmen; possibilities unlim- ited; patented article; 1850 to $500 capi- tai necessary; you handle own money: will pay expenses to Chicago as ex- plained. Manager. AS s. Dearborn,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17

WANTED-Draftsman wants furnisNed room in private or semi-private family. with or without board; state particu- lars and price or no attention. A-9U, Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17

0N car line at 1920 N. 18th st. two nicely furnished connecting rooms and sleeping porch, sink in kitchen. phone, lights and water furnished Call Main 3566-J,