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The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-08-03
EFFICIENCY.

Abstinence is necessary for the high.
est efficiency.--Admiral Sir John Jelli-
coe.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05
wALnRIpeE.

Miss Kizzie See left Monday for Jen-
lkins after weeks visit with relatives
here.
Mrs. Martha Booth. of Warfield, and
Mrs. Matte Booth, OF Naugatuck are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Booth
Henry See--and -Harlan Booth, who
left recently for camp are stationed
at TT. Thomas. KY, and write they
are enjoying army life fine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rube Wellman, Mrs.
Henry Booth Mrs. Laud Holt. Miss
Vessie Peters Lawrence Peters and
tors In Louisa Monday.
A. G. Terrell, Of Logan, came SAT- :
urday and left Monday. His son. Glen
accompanied him TO Logan to work
until he is called for military service.
Alma Lillian, the infant daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. Ell. Ellison, has the
whooping cough.
@. G. Peters, of Sherwood, Ind.
viii arrive here to spend the fourth.
Cards stating the safe arrived in
France have been received from Willis
and Talmage Wells. sons OF Mr.. and
Mrs Henderson Wells, and Dover Pc
tiers, son Of Mrs. CARED Peters.
Kenneth A. Peters left Thursday Of
last week to report to the local board
at Kenova for military service. He
expected to leave Friday for Camp Lee.
Va. Mrs. Peters, who Is the first war
bride Of Walbridge. is with her moth
err. She expects to visit relatives lin
Huntington soon.
The w. s. S. meeting OF this district
on Friday afternoon was called to OF :
der promptly at o'clock. J. Crit See.
ST.. chairman and Sammie F. Clark,
secretary.
Song-America.
Prayer-Prof. Jordan.
: Prof Jordan then gave a very. in
structive and interesting lecture
bringing out the causes of the war and
why we were urged by the Government
to buy w. S. s.. Only three families
| OF the district failed to answer the
| call and sickness caused their absence
Amount pledged $4,000 and COM
mittee is at work TO pledge our full
quota of $500. before the close Of the
/ week.
The citizens OF Walbridge are indeed
proud OF their district.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05
PERSONAL MENTION

Mr.. D. II. Simpson Of williamson,
IL visiting home folks.
Mrs. Ida Kinser is visiting in Ash
land and Huntington, w. Va.
Mrs. Dora t. Cook Of Amherstds,le.
W. Va, IL visiting in Louisa.
Miss Nora crum Of Glenhayes. was
visiting relatives here last week.
Bert Shannon OF Stark. w. Va. will
be here a few days with his family.
Robert Hartman has gone TO Nitro.
w. Va. where he has employment.
Mr.. J. A. McCasky returned home
Friday from business tip TO Wolf
pit
Mrs. c. l.. Miller and Mrs. ]. l.. Ca
rey went 10 Ashland Wednesday TO
visit relatives.
Mrs. Julia Evans and Miss Mary Ev-
ans have returned from visit TO rel
atives at Blaine.
Mr. 10 Mathewson OF Ashland. L. f.
I<inser and G. X. Lewis motored TO
Blaine last Saturday.
Mrs. Bertha Smith. bookkeeper for
the Water Improvement, company, is
visiting in Logan, West Va.
Mrs. Robert Keggs. OF Ashland was
here the first OF the week visiting her
father -in- law. George w. Keggs.
Mrs. Richard Cyrus came down
from Burdine for a visit 10 her pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. T, Burton.
Miss Elizabeth conley returned home
Wednesday evening from a visit to
Miss Dorothy Harvey in Washing,1l
Iowa.
Mrs. Isaac Adams and daughter,
Miss Fay, came over from Pickering
ton. Ohio, few days ago for short
visit.
Mrs. u. Is. Bird and son and danGh
ter. OF Ann Arbor, Mich. arrived sun
day 20 spend few weeks at tn ~
Brisn home In Louisa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Stoll. OF Spring
field. Ohio. who have been visiting rel
ativea In Van Lear and Louisa for the
past week, returned TO their home last
Wednesday
Misses Sip Akers and Imogene FISH
err returned Monday 10 their home in
catlettsburg. Miss Ruby Salyer re-
manned for n longer visit. They were
guests OF Mrs. VIM. Remmele.
Mrs. b. L. Keith. OF HopewelI, w Va
arrived Monday for visit TO Ms. ID
c. Spencer. She win go TO catletts-
burg 10 visit her aunt. Mrs. Horakcr
and will return TO Louisa for few
days before going home.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05
TWO UNION SERVICES
HELD LAST SUNDAY,

In honor OF Rev Fred Shannon and
also for the purpose of giving all a
chance to hear him preach. union SER
vices were held Sunday morning and
evening by the congregations OF the NJ.
+. Church. the Baptist Church and the
NJ. r. Church. south. The meeting was
held at the NJ. f. Church in the morn
ing and at the Baptist Church in the
evening. The auditoriums were
crowded at both services and all were
well repaid by hearing very able and
impressive sermons. Reference is
made elsewhere to the unusual event
OF the morning. when three pairs OF
twins were baptized.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05
WANTED.


The public Service Reserve is now
calling for men for Induction and en-
listment for the 22nd, 44th and 4Sth
railway regiments.
Men of the following occupations
are wanted Immediately for overseas
duty:
10 automobile mechanics or chauf-
feurs.
"a firemen.
10 buglers.
IA earth work foremen. constructors
of light railways.
/ Mason, bridge.
pump operators.
SIS railway section foremen-
9s railway section hands.
II track foremen.
4 tinsmiths.
3 water supply foremen, water
mains, outside plumbing, etc.
The aviation section Of the Marine
Corps desires to enlist or induct at
once
IS electricians.
30 gas engine men,
10 acetalyne welders.
photographers.
10 wire workers.
For further information apply to R.
@. Moore. County Chairman, u. 8.
Public Service Reserve, Louisa, Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05
PLANT OF ENEMY ALIEN
SOLD IN CINCINNATI.

The Cincinnati Enquirer says:
William Hohenzollern, Berlin. Ger
many. Saturday at high noon parted
company with the only financial inter
est he IL supposed to hold in the Gin
cinnati district. where mere Ameri-
cans sold at auction the lumber plant
OF Theodore Francke. st. Bernard and
Hamburg. Germany. TO the Wood Mo-
siac Company. Albany. Ind. and Louis
Vile. KY. the property bringing $780,
100.
Another choice piece OF news is that
the same plant. which the money Of the
kaiser is credited with having estab-
lished in this market. will be used 10
manufacture gun stocks and the wood
en- parts OF airplanes for use against
German soldiers and sailors.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05
COMMENCEMENT.

The senior class OF the Louisa High
School and High School department
Of Kentucky Normal College received
their diplomas last Friday morning at
a private meeting of which no one 9TH
or than the class and the principal
Prof. f. NJ. KennIson. was present
No public commencement program
was prepared this year for the reas-
on that the class decided TO sacrifice
all these pleasant features OF the oc-
caslon in order that they might invest
all the money in Liberty bonds and
War Savings Certificates saved in this
manner.
The class roll was as follows:
Miss Ma lie Byington.
Miss Helen Carter.
Miss Virginia HaEer.
Miss Althea Sllvers.
Mr.. Luther Atkins
Mr.. James Ferguson.
Mr.. Fred o'Seal
Mr.. Dewey Osborne
Mr.. Roy 7niyon.
Mr. Tom Taylor.
II is your duty to own w. s. s
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05
HEWLETT, W. VA.

Sunday school was largely attended
Sunday morning.
Misses Essie Toppins and Gladys
McComas went to Prichard, w. Va.
Saturday to visit relatives, returning
home Sunday afternoon.
Misses Fanny and Clara Thompson
passed through here Thursday enroute
to Louisa,
George Potter, who left a few days
ago for training camp has been dig
charged and is nov at home.
Mrs. Daniel Aces was shopping in
Louisa Friday.
Several from this place are expect
ing to attend the 4th of July celebra-
ton at Louisa Thursday.
Miss Lizzie Akers very charmingly
entertained Sunday Miss Flora Alley.
Miss Lucy Robinett. Of Kenova, is
visiting her relatives at this place.
Wayne Lycans, Jr.. was at this place
Sunday.
Hose Cochran makes frequent calls
to this place.
Miss Gladys McComas spent Sunday
with her friends on Tobias Creek.
Several OF our boys are expecting to
leave soon for training camp.
Ransom Mullins was attending to
business matters at Fit. Gay Monday.
Cecil Hewlett who has employment
at Logan. w. Va. spent a few days
with home folks this week.
Miss Florence Loar, who has beer
sick. is very much improved.
Willie Lester was attending to busi-
ness matters at Meridith. w. Va, oh
Saturday.
pimnles
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05

In my report last week left out
some items which ! waaf u all IN
mis- issue OF the NEWS
This was the first Dssuft Con-
fsrthce FRAT Bro. II. r. Rice has mi :
ell IL many years. He has Lnca ,a.;n-
fGl 20 all his church Dbl us aii1
All fed all the confere icsj 81 vis.ch
hs was a member. Not being able to
attend at Pikevile he sent his report.
written by some pther hand. He has
seen Hundreds cpfverted, and has ta-
ken many into the church. II he pos
be intensely in the work OF the min
istry to-day
Within the last year, three Of our To-
cal preachers have died-R. L. Hurt.
J. w. Castle and r. b. Adams. ID. Mar
tin Hager OF Paintsville and one OF
our Oldest and truest local preachers
made a very interesting and touching
address on the lives Of these men. He
was associated with them for many
years.
Our Conference closed on wednes-
day afternoon with a very helpful and
spiritual service. And at night Bro. ".
O. Chambers. pastor at Louisa. preach
red an instructive. logical and prac-
teal sermon on Growth Of Chris-
tian Experience" His easy command
Of language. pleasing manner OF ad-
dress associated with humble sincerity
and reverence made the occasion =
splendid climax for the conclusion Of
our conference.
We are all back to our tasks with
renewed energy getting retdy for q
good report at the Annual Conference
which meets at Logan, w. Va, Sept.
Z. 1918, with Bishop T.. H. Hendrix as
president A. A. HOLLISTER.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05
ENTERTAIN FoR VISITORS.

tertained with cards Saturday even
ing. complimentlng Mrs. s. S. Savage
and Miss Sarah Savage Of Boulder
Colorado. who are guests Of Mrs. Alex
LAckey and family.
On Monday afternoon Mfs. Lackey
gave n delightful card party in their
honor.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05
DAMAGES TO PEOPLE
NEAR LOCKS AND DAMS

The Court Of Claims at Washington
has given judgments to the following
persons whose lands have been dam
aged by lock and dam construction:
w. s. Chapman s114S.25; E. z. Shan
non $500: Sam ]. Crum s170s C. G.
Meredith $500; James w. Webb $500;
George w. Parsley $3.50: ID. D. Webb
$3.50; Sarah V. Parsley $125.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05
CRANE INHERITANCE TAx.

Charleston. w. Va. July 1.-..Addi-
tional inheritance taxes on timber and
coal lands owned in West Virginia.
by the Crane estate, of Cincinnati,
were paid today to the State Tax Com
mission in the sum OF $12,5OO. This
amount, added to 100000 payment
made last week, constitutes half of the
tax the estate wasrfound to owe West
Virginia.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05
DIES AT ACE OF EIGHTY.

The burial OF Mrs. Fannie Mclean
took place at her old home near Kise
station. Her death occurred on Satur-
day morning at the home OF her
daughter. Mrs. J, w. Boyd. in Catletts-
burg. Mrs. Boyd and Mrs. Fred Wech-
sler. n niece. of Catlettsburg. attend
ed the burial. Mrs. Mclean was so
years old.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05
JACK is IN EUROPE.

card was received by the NEWS
Wednesday from z. K. Tahnoose, bet
ter known here as Jack Thompson.
saying he had arrived safely overseas.
Jacks many friends here viii be glad
to hear from him
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. @. W. Handley and
daughter. Miss Marie. and little son.
HaEer. came In Sunday morning and
stayed until Monday with Sheriff VIM.
Taylor and family. Their daughter.
lfonnie. who had been visiting the
Tnyior family for a week. returned
home With them.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05

A. J.. Ward was called TO Border
land. W. Va, TO attend the burial OF
his brother. Lon Ward. His death oc-
CURED last Sunday In a hospital In
Roanoke. Va. where he had been sew
sFaI months for treatment for Injuries
received IN n mine accident.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05
KERMIT CELEBRATES FOURTH.

Rev. II. b. Hewlett teft Wednesday
afternoon for Kermit. ". Va. TO at
tend a big Fourth OF July flag raising
and celebration. Rev. Hewlett IL one
OF the speakers on the program.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05
N. E. CHURCH SOUTH.

sunday school $3.50 a. m.
Preaching by Rev. r. F. sharnor
1880 a. m.
Epworth League SnNday. 7 o r.
Prayer meeting. Jul. 10. p. m.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05

DR.. and Mrs. c. b. Walters and
dnurhter. Opal, went Friday to Chilli
cotho ohio. and visited relatives From
there DR. walters went 10 Louisville
for few days and Mrs. Walters and
Opal returned home Monday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05

Cards have been received announe-
inr the arrival on Juno 30 o. James
". weeks, Jr.. at the home OF Mr. and
Mrs. 9na. NJ Weeks In Hinton. W. va.
Mrs. Weeks viii be remembered as
Miss Mnriei Hoagland-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Aahworth. OF
Springfield. o.. and Miss May Duncan.
Of West Van Lear. arr the guests OF
Mrs. Ashworth's sister. Mrs. J. A. Nc
.caskey. this week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05

w. r. Kimbail. OF Lexington. has en-
tered the primary a. candidate Cor
United States Senae against Ollie
James. The Republican candidates
are b. J. Bethurum and Ben l. Bruner.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05
WILLIS BARNETT ENLIsTs,

willis Barnett. age is, Of Madge.
this county, enlisted in the army at
Huntington Tuesday. Says he wants
10 get TO France AZ soon as possible.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs-.C Il. Henaley and Miss
Blanche May Bromley went In the
Hensley car 10 Pt. Pleasant. w. Va, to
visit Airs. 3, y. See and Mrs. Geo. w.
MeAipin.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05

w. w. CordeIi. OF Norfolk. Va was
IN Louisa over Sunday. Mr.. cordeli N
a special pension examiner. He lived
IN Louisa n few years ago and his
friends here are always glad TO see him
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05

r. W. Kirk has as his guests Frank
and Lloyd Kirk. Of Inez. who were en-
route TO Maysville TO visit relntiyes.
Mrs. Il. w. Kirk. OF Inez. Is a visitor
here also.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05

Attorney C. L. Miller Is having an
offlce built on the corner OF Mrs. J..
n Turner's lot on Main Cross-st.
above Madison.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05
a CARD oE IHANks.

We desire 20 express our thanks TO
the many relatives and friends for
their kindness shown us during the
illness and death OF our sweet little
daughter and sister.
Mr. and Mrs. l. A. CARED and Family
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05
KEEP EATS At HOME.

NO more perishable goods such as
fruit and foods win be accepted at
postoffices for mailing to troops be-
cause almost always they cannot be
delivered In edible condition.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05

AIRS. Lockwood was here from Lock
wood station visiting Mrs Bert Shan
non and Miss Hannah o'Brien.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05

DR.. Ira Wellman was here Tuesday
from orinoca. Pike county. the guest
OF his parents. MIR. and Mrs. AT Well
man
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05

The News is out one day early In or
der TO let the entire force celebrate
the Fourth.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05

See the new Crepe de Chimes, Geor-
gette cropes and fine silks at A. L.
Burton's.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05

Jack Fagg. OF Virginia. was in Lou
isa Friday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05

Ed Allen has returned 90 Mcdowell.
Floyd county. where he II employed.
His children viii remain In Louisa
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05
TEACHERS, INSTITUTE.

The Lawrence County Teachers In
ntitute win be held In Louisa the week
beginning July IS.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

Sam Young. 10. to Pansy Caldwell,
is: sam Heaberlin. q, TO Mary Char
les, II.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05
WE HOPE MOTT

Brcathes there a man 80 poor geek.
He cannot spare four buciss a week.
And on the kaiser put a clamp.
~ buying one War Saving stamp?
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05

special bargains on Ladies' Hats at
A. Il Burton's.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05
Program
Laurence County Sunday School Con.
Uention, Louisa, Kentucky,
Friday, July IL, 1918.

Theme "The
1ooo-Devoion-T
1020-Ainues Las onven
1025"The Present
ll;o5-"Hseminiscence' r. T. Burns
A.
Etc
nermission.
A.
j..
Installation of
s:5o-Song Miss Kate Freese
Mrs. A. a
Committee j.
NJ S
Temperance r. Missions-NIrs L. vinson
especially
many possible
we have arranged
neghbor
city Ashland. Kentucky. October 10 1918
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05

Everybody can buy War Savings
Stamps.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05

It is your duty to own W. s. s
The Washington times., 1918-03-15
DON'T MISS THIS
GREAT SPRING
OPENING SALE!
Friedlander Brothers, of 42S
Ninth Street N. w., Have
Just Received a Big Ship
ment of New Spring
Styles.

Well they're here, boys! The sale
you have been waiting for opens in
full blast tomorrow mornlngi Fried
lander's Great Spring Opening Sale!
Thousands OF nObby new spring suits
for men and young men go on sale
promptly tomorrow morning. Remem-
Der Easter is only a few weeks away
and II you want 10 look your best in
the Easter Sunday parade you want to
jump right over to Friedlander's and
take a peep" at the wonderful array
Of spring apparel they have In their
store this season.
Prices to fit the pocket hook, too.
They're four Of them to select from
fl6, SIS. S22. and S26. And every one
OF these prices represent suits that
are worth much more in value. Among
those in the Sl5 lot you will find many
new patterns, weaves and fabrics;
in the SIS showing you see material
that can not be equaled at this price
in the city: for 500 there are suits that
others ask S26 and {27.50 for; while
for SIS you get your pick OF one of
the finest collections of spring suits
that has been shown this season.
A big line OF mems trousers, made
from the finest materials by the best
workmanship at two prices for quick
selling, S3.1b and Sab.
Better come in early tomorrow
morning because "the early bird gets
the worm" Remember the name and
address, Friedlander Brothers, at 42S
Ninth street n. W.
The Washington times., 1918-03-15
MAN ARRESTED At LOCAL
HOTEL CHARGED WITH
POSING AS U. S. CAPTAIN

Robert John Thompson, twenty-six
years old, a former cadet at West
Point, said to be of a well-known
family OF Lebanon, Ohio, today is In
cell at the First precinct police
station awaiting trial in Police Court
on the charge of wearing without au-
thority the uniform of a United States
army officer.
Thompson was arrested at the VIII
lard Hotel by Warren w. Grimes, an
agent of the Department OF Justice,
and Headquarters Detective Jacob
Berman.
Although Thompson was cadet at
West Point he did not graduate He
received a commission as second lieu
tenant at one of the officers training
camps. and last October was honor
ably discharged because, II is said, of
physical disability.
Since his discharge, the Federal
authorities allege, he has been wear
ing an officers uniform, pretending
he WAS captain in the service. The
Federal authorities say that no dis
charged officer OF the army or navy
has authority to wear the uniform.
The penalty is $500 fine or six months
in prison.
Thompson stated that he came 20
Washington to have the War Depart
ment reopen his case and get him
into active service. and on that ac-
count wore the uniform.
The Washington times., 1918-03-15
TO Be
SOLDIER TO WIN
HIS SWEETHEART

Samuel Line, twenty years old, OF
1927 Twenty-fifth street northwest.
clerk in the War Department, Is held
today at the First precinct police
station on charge II impersonating
an army officer and the young wom-
an who had promised to be Lines
wife, is heartbroken-
The young woman has, a brother,
a commissioned officer in the
Ordnance Department Naturally she
often asked her sweetheart why he,
too, didn't join the army. Believing
that her love for him was on the
wane. Line, in an attempt TO hold
her affections purchased a captains
uniform for $50.
Dressed in his uniform Captain Line
called upon the young lady: told her
that he had been commissioned that he
was going to France. and asked her
again TO marry him She consented.
Line, today under arrest, tells his story
freely. He said that he had rival
real army captain.
II want going to let an army Of
ficer cut me out" he said.
Line Is under probation from the Grim
inaI Court on the charge OF cashins
worthless checks When arrested by De-
tective O'Brien, 1t is alleged that four
checks for a total Of S.7G we're found
in his pockets.
The Washington times., 1918-03-15
JOHNSON REVIEWS
HIS ATTACK UPON
MARKET COMPANY

Chairman Ben Johnson, OF the
House District Committee, today on
the floor Of the House renewed his
attack on the Washington Market
Company.
Mr.. johnson reiterated his charges
that the company is proflteering In
rent at the expense OF the Government
Of the United States.
Moreover, he declared that he would
present q bill to have the Govern
ment take over the property. He was
questioned by Congressman Mondell
and others about the lease whereby
the company occupies the property.
This lease, under which the COM
pany pays $500 a year to the Govern
ment. has many years to run, but Il
contains a provision whereby the Gov
ernment can get possession by paying
the value of the building.
Mr.. Johnson presented figures to the
House to show the Treasury Depart
ment was required to pay $4,000
for the rental Of q part Of the prop
erty.
The Washington times., 1918-03-15
WALL ST. MARKET
CLOSING IS IRREGULAR AND
WEAK
Point Gains Made In Many Issues.
With Baldwin Leading In Rise Of
1A-RaiIs, Steel, Motors Follow.
Copper and Marine Gain Frae-
tIons.

NEW YORK, March 15.-After some
irregularity at the opening today.
the stock market developed a strong
tons with many issues making gains
of from fractions to over one point.
Baldwin was one of the strongest
features, advancing 1E to 7S&.
Bethlehem Steel b rose q to 7Sa.
Reading advanced i point to S4S
and Union Pacific made an equal
gain to l23k
Steel common gained to s1H and
Crucible Steel was one point higher
at 64&. General Motors advanced
1k to 124&. and American Can rose
point to 43. United Cigar Stores
after declining to s6a rallied to ST..
The copper stocks made fractional
gains. Marine preferred rose y to
9Sh.
The market tone and price move
ments during the greater part OF the
forenoon were irregular. with the
steel industrisls displaying pro-
nounced strength and those issues
making gains ranging around one
point.
The railroad stocks were irregular,
Reading losing all its early gain,
while Union Pacific. after advancing
one point to 123h, reacted to 1929.
Copper stocks developed q weak
tone. but rallied slightly.
The market closed irregular and
weak