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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-10
IRON SHORTAGE ACUTE;
MILLS SEEK u. S. AID
Western Steel Plants Handicapped
in Filling Government Orders.
Decrease Huge.

NEW YORK March 9-The improve
hent in traffic conditions which af-
torded some relief to consumers of
ron and steel has been followed by
mother period OF car shortage, which
,as again interfered with production
md shipment.
The shortage of iron is SO acute that
western steel mills with government
contracts have appealed to Washington
10 direct certain blast furnaces en-
gagged in foundry iron to divert their
,erations to the steel-making grades.
But these furnaces are already heavily
to1d ahead Inquiries involving heavy
, tonnage are flooding the markets, but
producers decline o-jncur- further OBJ
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Steamer Atlantic to Resume Trips.

The steamer Atlantic. which operates
between Alexandria and the plant of the
Washington Steel and Ordnance Com
pany, at Giesboro. will resume service
Tuesday morning after her winter Law
up. The vessel has been at the 9th street
wharf receiving minor repairs for the
past few days. Capt. Jimmy Jones will
again be in command of the Atlantic.
with Engineers Frank Kersey and Will
Kersey in charEa OF her enE.4.; -no;n
The Atlantic will convey men employed
at the big shell works to and from their
laborS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-10
HOUSE VOTES SO TO71
AGAINST SUBTREASURIES

The House yesterday voted. 80 to II. to
eliminate the subtreasuries at Baltimore
Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, New Or
leans, New York, Philadelphia, st. Louis
and San Francisco. The action was taken
during preliminary discussion Of the legis-
lative, executive and judicial appropria-
ton bill and will come up for final action
later. Efforts to abolish the subtreasuries
in previous years have failed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-10
MATERIAL RECESS|ONS
IN IMPORTANT STOCKS
Rails, Industrials, Shippings, Equip
ments and Specialties Are
Included.

NEW YORK. March e.-Material re-
sessions were registered by important
stocks during today's short session,
pressure being greatest in the issues
that featured yesterdays broad ad-
vance. Reading suffered an extreme
reaction of points. Union Pacific 2
and other rails, as well as prominent
industrials, shippings. equipments and
tpecialties 1 TO points.
The decline probably resulted from
combination of profit-saking and
selling, shorts putting out new lines
on foreign advices which suggested
: fresh Teutonic offensive on the west
ern front Moderate strength was
manifested by few issues of relative
Rnimportance, including minor metals,
put the more general reversal of the
Hose left the market decidedly heavy.
sales amounted to 10000 shares.
Decrease in Untitled Tonnage.
Domestic developments embraced the
February statement of the United
States Steel Corporation, showing de-
crease in untitled tonnage of not quite
100000 tons. against the moderate in
crease OF the preceding month.
Last weeks severe contraction in
bank reserves was fully rectified. the
actual excess expanding by almost S43,-
Federal Bank also disclosed a gain OF
more than 5000, 900, against the re-
cent loss of almost $50 ,000, 900.
Today's bond market, including liber-
y issues, was steady on light trading
sales (par value), aggregated 81, $50 900
United States AS old issue. lost Is per
cent on call during the week.
Financial Review.
The desultory character of the stock
market In the early part of this week s
operation was attributed in large meas
are TO fresh complications in the
foreign situation and preparations in
sidenta to the next liberty loan drive
Sharp recove-ies in the later dealings
Especially in rails, resulted mainly
from the agreement arrived at by Con-
Eress relative to the terms of the rail
road legislation and further progress
Of the war finance measure.
Gains of to points among grade
G investment transportation shares wers
affected chiefly at the expense of a long
sanding short interest in various marke
eaders
Iudustrials moved with some irregu.
srity for d. time, but developed decided
Urength after publication of annual state
nents by some of the foremost nanufac.
.urers of iron and steel. These revealed
greatly enlarged earnings for 1917, despite
he severe penalties imposed by excess in
zone and war taxes.
| Trade reports al.o were far more en-
eouraging than those of the first TIVE
| months Of the year. business in genera
| indicating expansion and recovery from
he depression occasioned by stringen
federal regulations at that period.
Call money was freely offered at ) 4
per cent the minimum figure prevailing
put time funds held at per cent witt
Utmost a complete absence of supply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-10
AMENDCORPORA7|ON
BILL, NOW IN HOUSE
Members of Ways and Means
Committee Report With
Expected Changes.
TO COME UP THIS WEEK

Considerably amended by the House
ways and means committee, the war
finance corporation bill was reintro-
duced in the House late yesterday. II
will be called up for action by Demo-
cratic Leader Kitchin, as soon as the
legislative, executive and judicial ap-
preparation bill is disposed of. This
probably will not be before Thursday
As has been forecast in The Star. the
essential changes in the bill are:
Authority to the war finance corpora
zion to issue and have outstanding at
any one time its bonds aGEreGatinE not
more in amount than four times ITS
paid-in capital, instead of eight times
the capital. This reduces the outside
limit of bond issue to s.. 600, 000. 600, in
stead of $4,000. 100000 proposed by
The administration and the Senate hIlI.
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AN OLD AND WELL. ESTABLISHED fNSTTTC-
ton in the city of Washington, needing large
exhaustion to for its increasing business. Of
fers ell any part OF $4,000 of stock. pre-
ferred both to assets and earnings. bearing
10 cumulatovc dividends and redeemable at los
after Ave years. The business is high grade,
very successful and will bear closest inyesttga-
ton. Full particulars on request. Might con-
slider unincuhbered real estate in exchange. Ad-
dress Box 1J6-E, Star ofice.
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NEW YORK Day GOODS MARkET

NEW YORK, March 9.-Further sharp
advances were made made here today in
cotton goods prices. Fruit of the loom
by goods advanced az cents a yard to
25 cents; standard prints cents a
yard to 1914 cents, and various construc-
tions of fine cloths and print cloths, Y
cent yard. The buying fever continued
Yarns were higher and firmer Linens
were scarce. burlaps firm and knit goods
In moderate demand 10.
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THOMAS L. HUME, Broker,
1412 C Street. Tel. M. 1876
Loan Expansion Is Noted.

A tendency toward loan expansion was
evident in last nights federal reserve
boards weekly financial statement. Bills
serve banks and bills bought in open
market were S1S.0o0,000 each more than
the previous week.
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the text of resolutions adopted by the
American Bankers Association and the
Investment Bankers Association, in
dorsing the voluntary regulation sys-
TEN of the capital issues committee.
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Aggregate of Advances.

Provision that in no case shall the
aggregate of the advances made by the
corporation in exceptional cases" by di-
rect loans instead of through banking
channels or the general public exceed
at any one time an amount equal TO
e2-3 per cent of the sum of the paid
in capital stock Of the corporation.
plus the aggregate outstanding bonds
Of the corporation This was changed
from 10 per cent because Of the reduc-
ton of the total bond issue to 1000
oeh,o00 in order to preserve the same
relation between the total and the ex-
ceptional cases limit. Ii cuts the out
side limit of direct loans from $3.50
100000 to S4l6,660. coo. The admins
tration and Senate drafts retain the
$3.50. 900. 1000
Restriction that in no case shall the
aggregate amount of the advances
made to any one person. firm. corpora
ton or association exceed at any one
time an amount equal to IL per cent
OF the authorized capital stock of the
War Finance Corporation This is
new provision to conform TO the Gus
tom of national banks. and limits any
one loan TO maximum Of $4,000. 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-10
OIL INVESTORS

Investigate before buying stock. The Oil Man
valuable information al fields. Correc. quota
lions. Don't buy sell any oil stock until you
write for confidential repert correct price and
sample copy of Tho Oil Man. All mailed free.
Write today. Address The Oil Nan, Gillette
Bldg. Tulsa. Okla.
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Waiver of Responsibility.

New waiver of responsibility pro-
vision. which reads:
The United States shall not be liable
Tor the payment of any bond or other
obligation or the interest thereon rs
sued or incurred by the corporation. nor
shall it incur any liability in respect of
any act or omission of the corporation So
Deleting of the capital issues COM
mittee power by authorizing it only to
state what issues of new securities. in
Its opinion. are not Incompatible with
the public interests. the penal provis-
Ions proposed in the administration and
Senate measures being removed in the
ways and means measure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-10
Your Money

No fake or Questionable ad-
vertising is allowed in The Star.
Millions of dollars are saved
by people who have been wise
enough to consult banker be-
fore investing in worthless Sc
curities. You should do like.
wise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-10

1t pays to read the want columns of
The Star. Hundreds Of situations are
filled through them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-10
! VIII Buy

10 Capital Traction at SlL..
% Wash. Rwy. & Flee. pfd. at 66;i4.
p Washington Gas mt 81.
10 Ccmu,ercini Nat. Bank at 2O21..
p torthrest Savings Bank at 1912.
> L. s. Savings Bank (OfferD.
10 GraphOphcRe common.
10 Nor 4 Wash. Steamboat
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WEEKS RANGE OF PRICES ON new YORK STOCK MARKET
Railway and Miscellaneous Shares.

Railways md Shares
New k
f 1918
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Money to Loan

Secured by First Deed Of Trust on Real Estata.
Prevailing interest and commission
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Exclusive of commissions. Subject TO
previous acceptance or cancella ton.
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cutions for cash. Deliveries for cash
Mt YOUR own bank.
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pains to appear dazzingly beautiful herself.
 At length there WIS a stir among the assemblage-the procession was approaching. The brave Caractacus was preceded by his brothers, his wife and the lovely Claudius- Her match less grace, her proud carriage and fiawless beauty semed to cast spell over the populace. Mothers held up their little ones that they might see more clearly the face of this wonder ful maiden. Even Agrippina's eyes were riveted upon the captive, who without golden ornaments or royal robes, yet looked every inch queen.
 When the British prisoners had reached the foot of the tribune all prostrated themselves before Caesar, except Caractacus and Claudia. Both i were thinking of Britain, of it's ruined and desolate cities; of it's half-clothed half-fed people; of it's comfortless homes and lonely marshes Why should so great and rich a nation as Rome covet the barren lands of Brit ain?
 Claudius quickly recognized the power and heroism reflected in the personalities of the two standing be- fore him, and, addressing Caractacus, said:
 Speak, I give you leave to voice your thoughts
 Claudia looked proudly at her father l and smiled as his voice rang clear and rich as the tones of a bell through the field of Mars. Had my prosperity been equal to my noble birth, Oh, Caesar, I should have entered Rome as your friend rather than as your captive, and you would have welcomed me as a. king an ally. My misfortune is your glory, but think you that all the world will welcome servitude? Had I not resisted your power, neither my capture nor your triumph would have won their present dis tinction. Condemn me to death, and my story will be forgotten. Release me and your clemency will live for ever.''
 As the last word fell from his lips Claudia again smiled proudly upon her father, knowing that he had =ot pleaded in vain.
 The multitude shouted.
 Spare him! Pardon him, because of his bravery!"
 Claudius agreed to pardon Caracta- GUS and his family, provided they would never return to Britain.
 My home shall be Rome,' answer ed the patriot.
 The beautiful Claudia became the pride of Rome, and later embraced the Christian faith. She married Pudens, and to her St. Paul referred in Timothy iv. 21: "Eubulus greet eth thee, and Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brethren"
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was to grace a Roman triumph was almost more than he could bear.
 Claudia, whom the historians de- scribe as possessing the beauty of Greek goddess, was the proud de- scendant of long line of kings Car acatus longed, above all else, to spare her the humiliation of having to ap- pear as a prisoner before Caesar and all Rome. But the Emperor Claudius demanded that Caractacus and his family come before him on the field of Mars.
 On the day selected for this ordeal a vast multitude assembled in the streets and squares of the city to gaze upon the British captives. Claudius and his Empress, the beautiful Agrip- pima, were seated on the tribune awaiting the coming of the baRbarian who had resisted the power of Rome for eight years. Claudius wore the imperial crown and mantle, while Agripina's golden hair was crowned by a diadem of gold and her white neck adorned with a jewelled necN- lace. She had heard rumors of the surpassing loveliness of the Britain maiden, and had taken particular
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''rn give you three chances to guess who's going to pay us visit today" said Madame, as I was hurrying through the studio on my way to the Workroom.
 I dropped into tho chair beside Madame and risked one guess, which, of course, was wrong.
 ''Its some one you've been wishing would cross your path so that you could see her off the stage" Madame continued.
 Mot Mime. Arnaud ?" I exclaimed
 "Even so," echoed Madame. ''Shes coming at o'clock. so be on hand to see her.''
 Mime. Arnaud proved to be a beautiful, queenly woman, as I had imagined, but her manner was as gra- cious and as unaffected as a child's She told Madame that she would like to have really beautiful house gown fashioned of such rich materials as were used for her operatic costumes.
 After sending for some pieces of metal brocade Madame spread the different designs so that Mime. Ar maud could select the one that pleased her fancy. She preferred a lovely turquoise blue and silver brocade to all others. In this she displayed ex- ce1lent taste, for the material was ex- ceptionally elegant-the turquoise blue background almost hidden by the elaborate design brocaded in sil- yer.
 The material having been chosen, Madame took her pencil and made a rough sketch of the house gown she had in mind for the opera singer.
 'HThe mediaeval costume is especially becoming to you, madame, therefore, house gown with the long, sweeping lines of that period would be charm ing fashioned of the blue and silver brocade," she said, handing the sketch to Mime, Arnaud. Then she continued, pointing out the many different features of the gown: '"The overdress is a straight tunic formed of two panels of the brocaded satin, the panel at the back being extended to form a train of medium length. The panels are caught to- gether upon the shoulders. The rounded necklace and the edges of I1l0 pe111S1S c11C Ou(1AhCO WILL 44c1L row cording of silver.
 '"The undergarment is of silver tis- sue, cut in one piece with long, Xii mona sleeves. The skirt of this foun- dation is quite narrow about the hem and extremely long. Several layers of si1ver-gray chiffon are used to line the gown.
 "A ceinture of silver and blue em- l broidery trimmed with rings of blue enamel and tassel of silver is clasp l ed about the waistline. slightly con- 1 fning the fitness of the robe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-25
IN ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT

Mrs. Martha Nelson McCan of Los Angeles, has been appointed field representative of the United States ordnance department, one of the most responsible positioa9 in the governments vast war machine to be filled by woman. Under her leader ship the government, or, more prop erly speaking, the war department will endeavor to enlist thousands of workers required to fill out the rap idly expanding ranks of the depart ment. Thousands of civil service employees will be recruited to enable the ordnance department to keep pace with the rapidly expanding needs of tn army abroad. Shell and gun inspectors, technical workers, stenographers, clerks, chemists, in fact, almost every trade and profes- sion will be represented in the great army of experts to be raised under the direction of Mrs. McCan.
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he New Clothes

organdie and taffeta are favortes Flying panels either plain
  checked
  It is runored that the for hand knitted faces stitching lingerie bIouses.
  work, hreaIf is used to ed dHouses below  A rubber webbing rubb of the
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SILKS IN VOGUE

For all sorts of occasions-street, evening or sport-Dame Fashion sets her approval upon silks with shin- mering surfaces. Be it electricity or silk, the fabric reflects back the light with right good will.
 At a recent opening. a street or sport suit of rose-colored, highly Jus trous satin was shown. the coat being very long-a little below the knees, to be exact-and cut loose, with it's fuflness held in by belt. The man. nequin wore it appeared again with the skirt worn with a jacket of gray silk jersey, with collar, cuffs and belt of the rose nna&egia4-
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you think of the design? Can youA suggest any changes?"
 Mime. Arnaud was delighted witha the sketch, and begged Madame toI begin the gown immediately. Theap- pointment for the first fitting was made for Tuesday of next week.
 After Mime. Arnaud had left the, studio Madame took the brocaded satin and silver tissue and deftly draped them on me to get a general idea of the combination
 '@We must do ourselves proud thisl time, Claire. This house gown must be a masterpiece.
 'fWeIl, did Mime. Arnaud come up to your expectations?' she asked.
 Tar beyond theIn," I replied.
 Then I ran away to find Julie so; that I could rave about the diva to my hearts content.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-25
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

All articles to be fried should be warmed and thoroughly dry,
 There is nothing better for brofling than a double wire broiler.
 In winter the flour should be warm ed before mixing the bread.
 Flour, meat, sugar, salt and spices should be sdfted before measuring.
 There is more starch in wheat than Hz1AmyaoGheE &oOdsue- eat,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-25
Incidents in tue LiveS Of
 World Famous Women
How Beautiful Heather Princess Lost Her Kingdom and Ne
 Attained BbI ical Immortality.
By ELOISE HARRINGTON

Caractacus was the most powerful For eight years he withstood the leg ions of Rome only to be betrayed in the end by Cartismandua, Queen of Brigantes.
 When Caractacus heard that his wife and only daughter, Claudia, were also prisoners of Rome his misery was complete. He loved his only child with all the power of his great and noble heart. The thought that she
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"You see, I have added turban of the brocaded material to the costume. The material is draped closely about the head. and large silver tassel or naments one side. From the crown is suspended a full veil of silver tissue, which extends below the knees, giving a most artistic and graceful touch to the costume. Silver slippers complete. the harmonious whole. What do
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Reliable Recipes
CHOCOLATE OATMEAL

 Cook any>b
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If fish is very thick it should be partly cooked in the oven before broiling.
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Tomorrow evening in the ballroom of The Stratfield, Ellsworth Grumman is to give a piano recital and from the present indications he will be greet ed by a large and enthusiastic au- dience. MT. Grumman is the son of MT, and Mrs. E. E. Grunman of Park avenue and is an artist of ability. He has been heard here before and his artistic work won him much praise.
 His program follows:
 Cesar Franck-Prelude, Choral and Fugue.
 Beethoven-Opus T, Sonata in E f1at-Allegro motto e con brio, Lar go, con gran expressione, Allegro, Poco allegretto, grazioso.
 Chopin-Etudes in c minor and A flat major. Fantasic - Impromptu Scherzo in c sharp minor. Schumann - Solitary Flowers '' '"The Bird-Prophet," from Forest Scenes
 Brahms -Intermezzo, Op. 119. No Liszt-Etude in D fat Hungarian | Rhapsodie No. 10. Miss D. Jeanette Futile of New Haven, reader, will present "Dadd! Long-Legs," under the auspices O the three East Side Y. W. c. A i clubs.
 On Monday evening, April 29th the Philomathian, U. M. c. and Agen da clubs of the East Side Youn; Women's Christian association, vii give a recital in the Washington Park M. E. church for their war worl pledge.
 An initiative recital of Daddy Lon
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-25

Sergeant William Hackett has re- turned to Newport News, Va, after spending 9 ten-day furlough at the home of his brother, Dennis Hackett of North avenue. Sergeant Hackett expects to leave for France shortly after his return to Virginia. He will be at the head of motor truck division.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-25
Smart Millinery
CATERPILLAR BRAID

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Miss Lorraine Armstrong, who is a student at Rosemary Hall in Green wich, will spend the weekend with her parents, MT. and Mrs c. H. Arm strong ata their home on Brooklawn avenue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-25

Although extreme in outline, this cape of Bolivia cloth is one of the most attractive shown this year. It is in maroon shade with a large roll collar that forms a bodice effect and ties in front under the cape. The fringe is another new note. The cape is very charming and there is little doubt that it will be one of the fa- vorites for the summer and fall sea- sons.