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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-12

Secretary McAdoo wants the power of
naming the directors OF the new war
finance corporation which he plans to
have issue S4,00O,O00, 900 in bonds and to
control wide range of private securi-
ties. To emphasize his view as the prop
er one, no told Senate committee that
appointments by ,he president, subject
to confirmation by the Senate, are like
ly to be political appointments. He did
not want to mince matters he said, but
told the committee point blank that he
wants the veto power, so that if there
should be a conflict of opinion, the views
of the treasury department must pre-
vail.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-12
1000 VOLUNTEERS
nv AN HOUR FOR
SHIP BUILDING
Government Appeal Meets Enthusiastic
Response in New York on
First Day.

New York. Feb. l2.-The government
appeal Tor skilled and anskilled work
men for shipbuilding met ready response
here yesterday. More than two thous-
and riveters, pipe filters, carpenters and
others volunteered within a few hours
and the recruiting Office was overwhelmed.
As fast as they were accepted they were
sent to yards in Connecticut and Penn
sylvania.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-12
SHARP ARRANGEMENT.
Of Those in England Who Want Prema-
ture Peace.

London. Feb. l2.-Speaking on Ger
many's war aims and dangers OF a pre-
mature peace, Lord Denbigh described
the people who are out for peace at any
price and certain others as in class II,
separating them as follows:
The z, Is arr, those who are igno'
rant OF the situation and do not know
what they are talking about,
The Il, IS are the utter rotters, men
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-12
IRISH FLAX TRADE BOON.
British Government Proposes to Increase
Production.

Belfast, Ireland. Feb. l2.-The British
government soon win launch a fl0,000,-
900 scheme for increasing the cultiva-
ton of fax in Ireland owing to the i'm
portance of flax for the manufacture of
airplane wings. Estimates by exports
show that the quantity of fax usually
grown in Ireland would not be sufficient
in the coming year for this and other de-
mands. Farmers who own land suitable
for the purpose will be offered subsidies.
and the government probably will Sc
cure in addition large areas of land in
the midlsnds and south of Ireland. There
is likely to be a scarcity of seed, and
experiments are TO be made with the
use OF Canadian seed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-12
Amsterdam Largest City.

Amsterdam is still the largest city
in Holland by over 100000 inhabi-
tants, it's population being 62s,403 at
tie beginning Of January. 1917. an In
crease Of about 1900. or ? per cent.
during 1916. This was above the av-
crage annual increase OF preceding
Years. on account Of war conditions,
* is presumed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-12
s7,5oo,ooo K. OF C. FUND.
Another Increase-wss Originally Set at
Si.Ooo.ooo.

Chicago. Feb l2.-Thc IAN Welcome
war fund 81 the Knights q Columbus.
originally set at SI.0Oaooo and later
sweIled BIZ collections ia Chicago and
other parts of the country 10 s3eOooB0.
again VIII h. increased TO s. $4,000. sc-
cordinr to announcement by the supreme
committee II she knights Il Columbus.
published yesterday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-12

who want the war to end because they
cannot get margarine or because their
beer is thin.
"The Z, IS are the enemy agents in
the pay of Germany, trying TO lower the
morale of the soldiers and the people
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-12
Women, Prepare!

Thousands of women in the United
States have overcome their sufferings,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-12
MANN BACK IN HOUSE.
After Long Illness Republican Leader
Returns to Washington.

Washington, Feb. l2.-Back from
months of treatment at hospital, Re-
publican Leader Mann yesterday re-
sumed his seat.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-12
HIS NEEGHBOR
BY AGNES G. BROWN.


Dear Gwen:
! am keeping my promise by writ.
Ing. as soon ms the new studio has
been installed. II looks as though l
might do good work here. In my glass
roof room near the sky. The only
place available for renting seemed this
old-tlme mansion now given oyer to
cheap apartments; this, because we
are nearer the business center than Il
desirable residence section. To me,
however. obscurity lends value to the
situation, as may be free from visit
ing Interruptions. The picture pro-
crosses favorably and am intent up
on second. Please save yourself the
trouble of instructlng friends TO hunt
me out. I'have already been obliged
to refuse various evening invitations
rendered In my "sIster Gwendolen's'
name.
| suppose you are, as usual. busy
with your pet charities. Do not worry
about my welfare, as I shall keep you
duly iISormed.
Your affectlonate brother.
Evening star., 1918-07-18
ABOL|SHP. Q. PROBATION
women FOR CARRIERS
Post Office Developments Arouse
Great Interest Because Of Pro-
8. spective Changes.

For the first time in the history of
the Washington city post office. car
riers will be appointed to the regular
carrier force without going through a
probationary period IA substitute car
riers. following tho clerk k-carrier ex-
animation to be held by the Clvil
Service Commission August 3.
Single women between the ares of
eighteen and forty-hye will be ad-
mitted to the carrier examination, and
much interest was shown at the city
post office today IN the possible num-
ber Of local women who will take the
examination.
One hundred and fifty carriers are
needed by the city post office. There
was speculation today among officials
as to whether or not the new entrance
salary scale Of $1,000 will allure
enough men to NIL the positions.
Women will be accepted If tho men
do not apply for the Jobs. There is
no dissent on that score at the city
post Office. The fact that those who
pass tho carrier examination, both
mental and physical: win be PIT Ct
waiting three or four years, as for
merly. should prove q strong induce
ment, to say nothing Of the Increased
wage scale which went into effect
July 1.
Women who may become carriers
will be able to earn at once as much
as man carriers formerly could earn
only by going through a probationary
period Of at least year.
Evening star., 1918-07-18

the enemy-owned stock had been can
ceied because his brother failed to live
up to an agreement to deliver certain
machinery to the Charleston plant.
He aso claimed that in 1915 he
went to Germany and purchased $500
additional shares from his brother.
When questioned by Mr.. 0arvan re.
gardins documentary proof that the
shares had been purchased, he said
the papers were destroyed before he
frontier.
The high speed" steel. the secret
o1 which passes to American manu-
facturerH is said to be highly valu-
able IN the production OF high power
motors for airplanes.
IN 1889 Becker came to the United
sacSsr S.aaes s,s snd in.1sl1 Organized the
pranch Of German concern, Later
the the concern purchased the Baldwin
steel Company Of Charleston, W, Va,
Heinhold Becker was paid $500, 900 for
the patents and processes FOR making
steel and tools. Rsinhold Becker 10
managing director of the stahiwerk.
Becker Company Of Germany.
Evening star., 1918-07-18
TURKS CLAIM VICTORY
OVER BRITISH FORCES
Rsutsr's oorrsspondsnt on the
Other Hand, Reports Repulse
Of Ottomans.

LONDON. July 1s.-According to a
dispatch from Amsterdam an Official
statement has been issued at constan-
tinorle relative to the fighting in Pal
sstine on July Is and II. The state
ment says that east OF the Jordan a
Turkish assault provoked British
counter action which was supported
by . cavalry division and armored
cars. The Turkish war ofiioe claims
that this division was almost an
initiated. only some strasglers sue
ceedine in escaping.
Reuters correspondent in Palestine
says that the Turkish attack early on
Sunday morning proved costly and
failed to gain an inch of ground. The
enemy lost 900 prisoners. 1t is stated.
Of whom more than one-half were
Germans.
Evening star., 1918-07-18
STOLEN SAFE FOUND.
Sanitary Grocery's Property Lo-
cated-Three Arrests Made.

Charles A. Broeker. member Of the
Washington Terminal police force.
early this morning found the iron
safe taken from a store of the Sani-
tary Grocery Company. 11th and Ken
yon streets. last Saturday morning.
The safe had been abandoned on the
parking at 4th and G streets north
east, near Brokers home. at 412 G
street. It was not there when he
left home late last night. he stated.
tween midnight and daybreak.
The door had been broken from the
safe and no trace left Of the $S2.06
and $40 worth of thrift stamps. De-
tective Cornwell and Precinct Detec-
tive Bradley have three colored men
under arrest on suspicion.
Evening star., 1918-07-18
Call on Secretary Lansing.
Marine Band Plays.

Japan's national anthem was played
by the Marine Band. which also played
the national anthem OF the United
States. Members of the District chap
cry Blair, head of surgical dressings
for the District chapter.
Tonight the visitors will be the
guests Of Mr.. Dawson at a dinner at
the New Willard Hotel.
Tomorrow. after a visit to the Cap
they Will be received by President
Wilson. They are to leave for New
York tomorrow afternoon.
Japan's Tribute to Washington.
In placing the wreath upon the tomb
at Mount Vernon this morning Prince
Tokugawa said:
vt u with a sense Of deep reverence
that stand before this shrine Of the
greatest champion Of liberty and Justice.
Il is befitting that I. representing the
Red Cross in Japan. should honor the
memory Of this great and illustrious
citizen, for the principles Of humanity
which he defended with unfaltering
courage are likewise the principles which
the Red Cross undertakes to uphold.
He was kind and considerate. not
those fighting against him. In the
days when the Red Cross was still
unconceived this great man. to whom
We pay homage today, observed all
the humanitarian ideals which we Of
the Red Cross have since been striv-
ing to observe.
TN the name of the Red Cross of
Japan I place this wreath upon the
tomb Of Washington. and in SO doing
I pray for the guidance which. the
memory of that soul Is certain to e1-
tend to all those who wish to walk
In his footsteps"
Evening star., 1918-07-18
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson Present.
BROKE JAIL FOB FOOD,
Not Getting Enough to Eat Hap.
nvss Rohhins walks nn&

4 young oolored man named Henry
Robbins. better known to. the police
and his companions a. ~HAppy Henry" )"
was captured In Baltimore yesterday
afternoon by Detective Becklsy and
brought here a. a fugitive from the
reforlnatory at Lorton. Va
cape since his arrest for stealing
automobile tires. His first escape was
from the prison van while being con-
ysYDd from Criminal Court to jail.
The sscond time he got away from
aho yeformatory.
H06bins said he ysft the reformatory
Vsoaa1e hs had beAn unable to get
Duf6o3one eoo6 -.
Evening star., 1918-07-18
FOR TIPS ON TAXATION.
Internal Revenue Bureau Estab.
fishes Newspaper Clipping Service

To aid in the collection Of taxes
Commissioner OF Internal Revenue
Roper has established q newspaper
clipping service in each. Of tho in
ternal revenue collection districts.
There are nled for reference items
relating to real estate transfers, pro-
bate court matters. estate and in
heritancs tax. new charters granted,
deaths Of persons probably subject
to estate tax and all articles Of interest
to the internal revenue service. The
results achieved are said to be highly
satisfactory.
Evening star., 1918-07-18

1t has come into flower. The garden
was thronEed yesterday and today by
those who wished to see the rare bloom
at its best It will be possible to see
1t for more than q week. - it has not
fully matured.
For the. convenience Of the public
Evening star., 1918-07-18
CENTURY PLANT IN BLOOM.
Will Be on View at Botanic Garden
for More Than Week.

Tho monster century plant at the
national Botanic Garden. which many
persons have been watching for sew
eral months, 10 now in bloom. The
plant has been in the garden for about
fifty years. and this II the first time
Evening star., 1918-07-18

Supt. George W. Hess has arranged
for the garden to be kept open longer
than usual on Sunday. and; attendants
will be on hand all day TO explain the
plant to visitors. On the invitation of
supt. Hess . large group Of members
Of Congress- saw the plant yesterday.
Evening star., 1918-07-18
Ra6ers and csooIksl

fhs advertising columns Of
The Star are edited a. care
fully as the news columns.
Fakers and crooks are barred.
Every advertisement known
10 contain an untrue or mis-
leading statement has been re-
jected.
Every reader Is asked TO be
IN tho Vigilance Committee and
apelise the columns.
Evening star., 1918-07-18
JAPANESE VISITORS
| AT MOUNT vernon
Red Cross Mission Taken to
Tomb of Washington on
Presidents Yacht.
STATE DEPARTMENT CALL

To place q wreath upon the tomb
Of Washington Japanese Red Cross
commissioners on their way to inspect
Rcd Cross methods in Europe today
made pilgrimage to Mount Vernon.
The trip was made aboard the Pres
ident's yacht Mayf1ower. Prince Toku-
gawa and the other japanese commits
sioners were accompanied by officials
of the American Red Cross.
Following the brief but reverent
ceremony at Mount Vernon. the party
5ourneyed to Arlington national cem-
etery. There they viewed the last
resting places Of the hero dead of the
civil war.
Call on Secretary Lansing.
Secretary Lansing. received the
commissioners this afternoon upon
their return to the city. There was a
public reception to the members later
in front of the National Red Cross
building, on lower 11th street.
American and Japanese fags fur
beneath the overhanging boughs of
the great trees. Five hundred men,
bers of the District chapter Of the
Red Cross, dressed in white dresses
and blue wells Of the wonan's volun-
teer aid. formed a background for the
picture. -
Henry P. Dawson. chairman of the
Red Cross War Council. formally well
coined the Japanese commissioners In
behalf of the American Rcd Cross.
Prince Tokugawa made brief re-
Gponse,
Evening star., 1918-07-18
FOOD WORTH 1,4O0 MILLIONS .
SENT TO ALLIES DURING YEAR

ure in wheat, but also the corn fail
ed to mature properly and our corn
is our dominant crop. Therefore the
consumption and waste in food have
been greatly reduced in every direc-
tfon during the year."
Evening star., 1918-07-18
Huns Also Hold Bonds.

In addition to tho 5000 shares of
enemy-owned stock, Wilhelm Peters
stated $3.50, 900 in bonds and $4,000 In
Becker claimed that $500 shares OF
Evening star., 1918-07-18
Wheat Shipments From q. 8.

OF the wheat situation Mr.. Hoover
wrote:
1T is Interesting to note that since
the urgent request of the allied food
controllers early in the year for a
further shipment OF $4,000, 900 bushels
from our 1917 wheat than originally
planned, we shall have shipped to
Europe or have en- route nearly 35.
000, 900 bushels. At the time of this
request our surplus was already more
then exhausted.
'aThis accomplishment of our people
in this matter stands out even more
clearly II we bear in mind that we
had available in the fiscal year 1916
II from net carry-over and as sur
plus over our normal consumption
about 200.000.000 bushels of wheat.
which we were able to export that
year without trenching on our home
loaf This last year, however. owing
to the large failure Of the 1917 wheat
crop, we had available from net
carry-over and production and i'm
ports only just about our normal
shipments to allied destinations rep
resent approximately savings from
our own wheat bread.
These figures. however, do not
fully convey the volume of the effort
and sacrifice made during the past
year by the whole American people.
Despite the magnificent effort of our
agricultural population in planting
a much increased acreage in 1917,
not only was there very large fail
Evening star., 1918-07-18
Shares Held by Germans.

According to the announcement Of
Mr.. Palmer. Wilhelm Peters, president
of the Becker concern. and said to
be German subject. recently admit
ted that OF the 6,297 shares of stock
issued In his name. 5000 shares were
held in trust for Reinhold Becker. a
brother of the vice president Of the
company. and the Aktien Gesellschaft
of Willich. Germany. 1t also was dis
closed that two days ago Adolph J..
Becker. the vice president. reported
he was holding $54,478 in stock for his
brother in Germany. having bought
it with the balance Of fund Of $140.-
600 furnished by tho brother in 1915.
a part OF which was spent for $4,000
pounds Of tungsten sent to Germany
on the merchant submarine Deutsch-
land.
The property was taken over, the
announcement said. after an inves-
tiRation by Francis p. Garvan, direc'
tor Of the bureau Of investigation for
the custodian, previous to which
Adolph Becker had reported that the
company was entirely American
owned. ..
Evening star., 1918-07-18
B||GSTEE[PLANT
IS TAKEN BY US.
Seizure of German Property
Gives America Valuable
Trade Secret.
MAKES HIGH-sPEED STEEL

Taking over by the government OF
the German-owned Becker Steel Com"
pany of America. with a plant at
Charleston. W. Va, and omces in New
York. was announced today by A.
Mitchell Palmer. allen property Gus
todian. With the company comes to
American manufacturers secret
process for the production Of "high-
speed" steel, heretofore held exclu-
sively by the Germans.
A new board Of directors for the
company's affairs will be named by
Mr.. Palmer.
Evening star., 1918-07-18
Japanese Red Cross
Commissioners Attend
Dedication at Meade

Special Correspondence Of The STIR.
CAMP MEADE. July 1s.-Prince
Tokugawa and fellow commissioners
of the Japanese Red Cross, who are
on their way to inspect the work of
the American Red Cross in Europe,
were Interested spectators at the dedi-
cation Of the Red Cross convalsscent
house hero yesterday afternoon. Mrs.
Wilson. wife Of the President. was
with the party.
Presentation Of Building.
Henry White. manager Of the Po-
tomao division Of the Red Cross,
formally presented the building. which
was accepted by Gen. Joseph A. Gas
were Henry P. Dawson. chairman of
the Red Cross war council; Eliot
Wadsworth and Cornelius N. Bliss,
members Of the council: Assistant
secretary Of War KeRpei: Gen, Robert
e. Noble and Col Winford Smith of
tho Medical Corps.
The visiting japanese were greatly
impressed with the immensity Of the
camp and the quickness with which 1t
had been constructed: The medical
there are three. commended highly
the base hospital and the detailed
provision made for the care Of SOL
diers. They were also much interest
ed In the hospital gardens. consisting
Of twenty acres which were started
by the American Red Cross and turn
cd over to military control
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson Present.
Mrs. Wilson was deeply Interested
in every phase of the camp work. and
seemed greatly to enjoy the tour Of
the camp and the ceremony.
Mr.. Dawson. in an address, declared
that the most Interesting thing he
could tell about was the fourteenth
division Of the American Red Cross.
This division reaches Americans who
live in far-off lands and gives them
an opportunity to Cooperate in rais-
ing funds and doing other war work.
He said that in the far east there
were many thousands Of associate
members. He read q letter which he
had Just sent to President Wilson
bearing on this phase Of the work.
Evening star., 1918-07-18

Food valueds at approximately
$1.Ao0. .o00. 900 was sent to the allied
countries from the United States dur
Ing the fiscal year which ended June
30. Food Administrator Hoover wrote
President Wilson in a letter made
public today reviewing the work OF
the food administration. The ship
ments represent those made for the
allied armies and civil population.
Belgium relief. Red Cross and the
American military forces. The figurea
indicate. Mr.. Hoover told the Presi-
dent. the measure Of effort OF tho
American people to provide the allies
with food supplies.
The American women had a domi-
nant part in the sacrifices necessary
to accomplish these, results. Mr.
Hoover wrote. although 1t is difficult
to distinguish between the factors
contributing-the homes. public eat
ing places, food trades, urban or agri-
cultural populations.
Meats and Fats Sent Over.
The shipments OF meats and fats
to allied destinations were, for the
fiscal year of 1s16-17, 2.166,50o.0 900
pounds. and for the flscal year of
1s17-1s s.0l1.1o0.00O pounds, an in
crease OF S44.600.0 900 pounds.
The increase in shipments of meat
was due to conservation and extra
weight Of animals. due to farmers
efforts, Mr.. Hoover pointed out.
Cereals and cereal products in terms
OF eerea! bushels were shipped as fol-
lows: In fiscal year of l9l6-17, 259,-
90O.0 900 bushels. and in fiscal year Of
1917-iS, $40, 100000 bushels, which
represents an increase of $4,000. 900
bushels.
OF these amounts for the last fiscal
year. Sl,Q00.000 bushels of wheat
were sent, and 13.s0O.O00 bushels of
rye. Ten million bushels of wheat.
1t is estimated, are now in port des-
tined for Europe or en- route, making
the total OF 1917 wheat shipped about
141.000.000 bushels, or '154,900,00o
bushels Of prime breadstuffs. In ad-
dition 10000, 900 bushels of wheat
were sent to neutrals.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-15
BREWERS AID PROHIBITION.
Complaint laid Against pottsviile
Brewers of Making Poor Bccr,

Saloonkeeperw In Pottsvifle Pa,
have n Frivance against the brewers
who are charged with furnishing
them beer Of q very poor quality.
They are reported ms saying that the
poor quality OF beer now being fur
nishcd is making more prohibition
lists among former patrons than most
other arguments. II seems to be the
case of making all the money they
can in the traffic while it lasts
While the brewers are thus charge d
with turning ont very inferior prod p
uct, they are at the same time re-
ported to Re making intensive altera
tons in several of their plants for the
purpose of manufa curing near
beer" Brewers make the boast that
the near beer" will contain more al
cohol than the beer they are per
mitted to manufacture now by the
government
The question Of allowing the man
ufacture OF near beeri will be taken
up imme diately by the Law and Or
der society. which regards this a new
move on the part OF the beer barons
to evade the prohibition sentiment
now sweeping the country They re-
alize the imminence OF prohibition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-15

OLD ST. JOHNS GAVE
MEN To FIVE WARS

Suffolk May 14.-Old St Johns
church. at Chuckatuck, Va, which,
next to St Luke's church, is one OF
the landmarks OF this section, and was
built in 1853, was the@scene Sunday
Of an interesting and unique service.
The service flag of the church was un-
furled with much ceremony, and with
an historical address by the rector,
Rev. E. T. Minor, who told in most
graphic manner OF the great war rec
ord OF Nsnsemond county and especi-
ally OF this church and community.
This church has furnished men for
The Revolutionary. the Mexican. and
civil war. the Spanish American, and
the present war. and its history is an
enviable one.
Mr.. Miner stated that II is not gen
orally known that Captain Ithn Smith
with twelve men captured one hun
dred men at Dumping island, and that
Lord CORVALLIS once led troops across
the river at SLEEPY Hole.
In the war OF the Revolution, Nanse-
M ond county furnished eight hundred
volunteers ici the wa.
In this historic church is a me
moria! window presented TO !: by the
late Queen Victoria OF England, which
alone worth seeing.