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Evening star., 1918-04-04
BURGLARIES AND ROBBERIES y
IN BERLIN OVER 800 A DAY

NEW YORK. April 4.-Burglaries and
robberies In Berlin average more than
500 daily. ana great alarm has been
caused in the German capital by the
Sensational increase in crime. resulting
from war conditions.
The Berlin Tageblatt on March 10
published an interview with the di-
rector OF large insurance company.
who said that 500 burglaries and rob-
berries were reported daily to the in
surance companies. But the number,
he said. was much higher. as many
households and stores were not insured
against this class of crime.
Since the fall of 1915 the number of
thefts has been increasing steadily.
with the result that the insurance COM
panies have been weakened financially.
although in most cases premiums have
been increased.
No district is spared by the robbers.
even the homes of the minister Of war
and the commanding general of the
mark Of Brandenburg have been en-
tered. From three branches Of a big
| department store burglars recently
| carried OF goods valued at S16o.000.
Most Of the thefts are committed dur
ing the period from Friday to Monday.
Many Of the fhefts are committed by
deserters from the army. while there
are also burglar bands composed of
| former convicts and deserters. Refu-
gees from occupied portions of Gala clan
and Polish territory have been active
/ criminally.
| Present conditions in Berlin greatly
| favor the burglars. The number OF
| policemen and detectives Is insufficient
| and too many of the police officials are
| burdened with clerical work. During
| the war 1000 policemen have been
called to the colors and their places
have not been filled. according to the
Tageblatt.
/ {prraoua IN arfrae In rranch greater
Evening star., 1918-04-04
NOTED MUSICIANS IN ARMY.
Sore Hands From Peeling Potatoes
Incapacitates One.

Gnblegram to The Evening, Star and
Chicago Daily News. Copyright. 1913.
AT AN AMERICAN ARMY DEPART
MENT IN FRANCE, April S.-In the
Army here are three noted American
musicians. One. Chicago violinist. is
In the hospital with a mild case of
naumps. Another. an opera singer, is
also in the hospital with sore throat.
The third is prominent New York or
gznist, who is in perfect health. but is
not At for musical service. This was
discovered when the Y. NJ. C. A. secre-
tsry here asked him to play the piano
AZ church services.
ssT am very sorry" said the organist,
npcIogetically. tfbut my hands are 30
sore from peeling potatoes that would
not be able to strike the notes."
Evening star., 1918-04-04

came into this army and they asked me
when I was filling out the blanks what
branch of the service 1 wanted to be in
quite naturally said the band. because
1 used to play the old slide trombone in
our band down home.
well the band is all filled up" the
officer said, 80 l guess you can go In
the infantry"
So 1 didn't raise any kick or any
thing, but came on over here and
worked hard and outside of getting In
Evening star., 1918-04-04

than IL was during and after the
Franco-Prussian war. The inadequate
lighting of the streets is of advantage
to the criminals, while Il hampers the
police, as do the military uniforms OF
army deserters. The supervision OF
the growing generation IL very inade-
quate and the police are forced TO de-.
vote much attention. to youths and
young men.
Evening star., 1918-04-04
Street Railways in 1918.

aThe street railways have developed
from projecting, wheel-wrenching t.
rails to Erooved rails; from horses to
underground electric motive power OF
the Budapest type with improvements,
without passing through the inteFme-
diate stage of use Of the ugly and dam
gerous overhead trolley in the urban
section; from division into many weak
and impoverished lines to consolida-
tfon into two great systems, from xo-
Evening star., 1918-04-04
PRIVATE
WAR
BY FRAZIER HUNT.
CHAPTER W.

The old drag goes a long way in the
army, just like 1t does in civilian life,
and unless you got somebody big plug
ging for you there isn't much chance
of you ever being anything much but
just a private doughboy. When I first
Evening star., 1918-04-04

Playing By Hand. The AMPICO action is
so installed within the case of the piano that
when the AMPICO is not in use no part of it
comes in contact with the action of the piano
proper, and thus the KNABE with its superb
action and tonal quality is absolutely unimpaired
for hand playing.
Simplicity of Operation. Almost as marvel
Gus as the exquisite reproduction of the playing
of master musicians is the AMPICO'S simplicity
of operation and its freedom from mechanical
unsightliness. 1t is only necessary to insert
starting lever. At the conclusion of the piece
the instrument automatically stops and re-winds
the roll. You may sit with your guests and,
without effort your part, hear your favorite
selections played exactly you would have
them.
Here you viii find the FRANKLIN AMPnCO
2FPR0DTICJN(, PIANO at
Evening star., 1918-04-04
1915

and the world renowned Knabe Ampico Repro
ducing Pianos-Uprights $I25o, Grands $1,000
and the terms-Your terms-within reason.
We will gladly allow you literally for your ordi-
nary piano or player in exchange for the great
est Of all musical instruments-the AMPICO
Reproducing Piano.
Evening star., 1918-04-04

DR.. j. c. whitseIl, democrat. was elect
ed mayor Of st. Joseph. Mo-, over FL
lott Marshall, republican, by 900 votes
Evening star., 1918-04-04
PEACE FOR RUSSIA
lSNOT TOENDUIR'E
.
New Struggle Against Central
: Powers Now Looked Upon
as Inevitable.
LACKS THE NEEDED ARMY
ryIEwrs EDGAR BROWN.

~, HY LEWIS EDGAR BROWN.
CabIegram to The Evening Star and
Chicago Daily News. Copyright, 1913
PETRoGRAD. April s.-Nobody here
believes that there will be perma-
nent or even long respite from war.
It is recognized that a new struggle
against the central powers Is unavoid-
able, and that, therefore, the organization
Of an army capable Of fighting is the
most important problem Of the moment.
Almost nothing has yet been done in
that direction. At a conference of red
army men II was decided that their
resolutions were required to make bind
ing the sovtets'7 authority. They re-
ceive 500 rubles (s15o) a month sal
ary. Clothing and board for them
selves and families is supplied free, and
they-Get food at special rates.
Never a Real Army.
Only unemployed youngsters and ad-
venturers are joining the ranks of the
red army These volunteers are cost
ing the nation lot OF money. and they
viii never be real soldiers. 1t is i'm
possible to plan for the defense OF the
country without a general army. The
transcription OF experienced, soldiers for
an army of at least 700. 900 men. led by
regular army ofacera. is considered nee
ee9ary.
soviet is able to stand the strain and
whether It Is ready to work for the re-
ccnstruction of the country and the res
toration of the broken front Of democracy.
Close observers feel that this policy will
lead to real and not fictitious democratic
rule, as 1t calls for civil peace in the
democracy and at the same time saves
the country from the former system OF
piilage by capitalists and landlords.
: Soviet Merely Drifting.
Since the seat Of government was re-
moved to Moscow and the ratification OF
the peace treaty the soviet has lost in
infensiveness Of activity and now seems
to be in state of lingering meditation
Nothing proves that it has as yet actually
AAwun 90 avail itself OF the mueh-adver-
6Ded respite from war pressure me
bc2ahevfid seem unable to select the right
way of procedure. They do not know
ises to make to raise the spirits OF the
starving worknen. They are inclined to
approach the bourgeoise, heretofore re-
Earded as the worst enemy OF the revoiu-
Ton. but now thought to be willing not
only to help reconstruct with them the
EAe socialistic advance on Berlin
The soviets authority remains inde-
ciAive, and for that reason valuable time
Is being wasted. It Is difffcait to predict
how long this state of indecisfyenesS and
hesitation will last, as not only the boil
ahevid,i but the whole OF Russia, stands
bafore several roads One, thing Is GER
cain, every day of delay and every day OF
absolute bolshevik rule only hastenS the
decay OF the national defense
Evening star., 1918-04-04

Value of AMPICO to the Student Pianist.
The :AMPICO does not in any sense dull the
tastes of the student. On the contrary, it stlm-
ulates and brings about greater and more whole
some interest in the works Of the masters. 1t
places at the students command the classic COM
positions in authoritative interpretations exactly
they are played by the greatest pianists, and
by means of the Automatic Encore" the
AMPICO will repeat any phrase, or the piece in
its entirety, many times as the student may
wish to hear it.
The Library of Music. The Library of Art
lists Record Music Rolls for the AMPICO con-
tains wide range for the selection of the music
lover. There are Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann,
Schubert, and Brahms for those to whom the
gores of the classic school appeal, played by the
worlds greatest pianists. There is, too, long
list of favorite songs and old-time melodies and
in addition the latest popular music for dancing
played by Berge, Vending, and others whose
work in this line is justly celebrated.
The AMPICO for Dance Music. As means
of supplying music for dancing the AMPICO is
unrivaled. Superb records have been made and
ones being made every day by artists
especially for this purpose. At moments no
tice, the AMPICO provides the best of music for
an impromptu dance With an ingenious device,
aptly termed the Automatic Encore an ex-
elusive feature of the AMPICO, no operator is
required after the roll has been inserted. With
out human effort, the music goes on, repeating
all or any desired part of the record.
Evening star., 1918-04-04

Massachusetts, residents will contribute
more than 800. 900 in taxes to the
federal Treasury this year. it is estimated
Evening star., 1918-04-04
CITY OWNERSHIP
UNNECESSARY
Continued from First Page. /,

its vigilant protection would the pres
ent condition of affairs be endured for
q day.. Yet the regulation, OF the rail-
definitely. - A wise and states
manlike plan of regulating the steam
railroads of the city will be devised
and enforced which shall clear away
surface tracks, check the illegal acts OF
these squatters upon government
property. free the public reservations
and relieve two sections of the city
from a burden which throttles like the
old man of the sea upon the shoulders
of Siudbad.
Evening star., 1918-04-04

II you want work read the want col
umns Of The Star.
Evening star., 1918-04-04

as-you-pIease management Of tramways
by Congress, with unlimited free fran
ehises for the asking. to appreciation by
| both public and railroad that these
by the public Of valuable privileges, for
which consideration must be rendered.
to the public, either directly or indi-
rectly In cheaper fares and i'm improved
| service; from almost unchecked COM
troll by private Interests of these fm-
portant semi-pnbiic functions to strin-
gent. wholesome regulation by the peo-
pie, frst through the national Inter-
state Commerce Commission and now
through an independent local Public
Utilities Commission with enlarged
powers.
1.-THE latest evidence that Congress
though discouragingly sluggish and
hard to move as Washington's local
wisely in the end the crises and emer-
gencies of the nations city is the re-
cent enactment, in response to the popu-
lar demand, of the well considered law
above referred to. creating a Public
Utilities Commission for the District to
regulate in the public interest the local
public service corporations. The evils
which might drive an American COM
munity or the nation to government
ownership of railways are no longer
conspicuously in evidence in the ma
tfon's city,
Railway Conditions in 1918.
Five years later in this year of our
Lord 1918 the issue Is again under discus
sion.
The special conditions in Washing
toms case instead of compelling resort
to municipal ownership declare against
1t. 1t has been demonstrated to be un-
necessary. 1t is premature. not only
because it should await the test of gov
ernment regulation by commission, but
because the time has not yet arrived in
Washington when municipal ownership
here will mean control of public utilities
by the people of the community.
In our reasonable resentment against
the almost intolerable service condi-
tions of today, we must not forget that
the hardships endured are distinctly
temporary; that the causes of existing
evils will In large part cease to exist
at the ending of the war, and that those
causes which are internal and adminis-
trative are capable of remedy, and are
even now being gradually remedied.
Whatever degree of control of the
street railways the nation may exercise
under the war power as n war neces-
sity, and for the period OF the wnr. the
issue of permanent municipal owner
ship and operation should be left for
decision to District Referendum when
peace has come again.
No one but the District taxpayers
themselves should determine whether
or not they shall be burdened, in VIOLA
tion of the organic act, with these mill
lions of bonded debt In order to pur-
chase street railways, over the opera
tion of which they Will have mo control
Out Of the evils of today should
spring In the public interest and in pro-
motion of the community welfare unfit
cation of operation and perhaps the
merger of the two great local systems
and such Strengthening of the powers
of the public to supervise and regulate
o. mn jn IIff
ties commission as will protect the
equities and promote the welfare of
everybody in fnterest-railway users,
railway workers, railway owners.
Evening star., 1918-04-04

Personal Direction of the Artists Playing
The Mood Control. When one of these artists
plays his individuality into a roll of music, he
actually gives an exact reproduction Of his play
ing. But piansts, even masters, are human and
subject to human moods. The Mood Control -
found only in the AMPICO, makes it possible
for you, by simple movement of lever, to
control the playing of the artist and have the
music come forth soft and low, loud and bril-
liant--just as your fancy dictates.
Personal Interpretation of the Worlds
Masterpieces. Or, again the personality of the
artist may be entirely put aside and you may i'm
part your own Interpretation. A movement of
a controlling lever banishes the artists indivdu
ality and permits you to interpret the selection
IN your own way, by means of devices which are
simplicity itself If you wish to compare your
playing with that of the artist you have but to
restore the lever to its original position and the
artist takes up the playing where you leave off.
The AMPICO expression controls may be used
equally well with any S8-note roll.
The "Automatic Encore" An exclusive
feature of the AMPICO is the automatic repeat
device, which may be so set that any portion of
a record, or the composition in its entirety, will
be automatically repeated as often as desired
For music during dinner or to meet the demands
of your guests for the repetition of favorite
waltz one-step this feature is Indispensable
The Prescott daily news., 1918-07-23
ALLIES ON HEELS IF FLEEING FOE
 NORTH 0F MARE
British Achievements Offset Those Sent to Aid the German Crown Prince-NO Let-Up to the Advance.

Paris. July 22.-When the Bavarian crown prince answered the German crown princes appeal for help and sent some of his divisions from the Pcardy front to aid the Germans in the Marne salient an equal number of British divisions was detached from the northern front and moved to the battle secttr southwest of Rheims. The British divisions are composed of picked troops.
 It is interesting to note that the British divisions on the front south west of Rheims have again taken the same place in the battle order which the British occupied when driven back in the May offensive. Their transport from the British front to the Cham pagne front was executed in a most skillful manner.
 French troops, says La Liberte, continue to cross the river Marne in strong forces northeast of Chateau Therry They are following rapidly on the heels of the enemy. who can not long hold ground with General de Mitry's army coming from the west. The latter already has reached the region of Chatelet wood. General de Goutte's troops, which have been fighting hard since the beginning of the counter attack, last night crushed this front made by the Germans and took 1 ,000 prisoners.
 Information recieved in Paris this morning says that French patrols operating behind Chateau Thierry have learned that the retreat of the Germans extends several miles deep. The German artillery can scarcely be heard, this seemingly indicating that the big guns have been ordered removed to the rear
 In their rapid advance north of the river Ourcq French infantry re- captured battery of French six-inch guns which the French had abandoned on May 27. Since that time the guns had been used by the Germans. The French immediately put them into acton against the enemy as the Ger mans did not have time to destroy them.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-07-23
\ NERVOUS WRECK
From Three Years Suffering. Says
 Cardui Made Her Well.

Texas City. Tex.-ln an interesting statement, Mrs. c. H. Schiil. of this town. says: "For three years suffered untold agony with my head. was unable 10 do any of my work.
 just wanted to sleep all the time, for that was the only ease l could get. when was asleep. became nervous wreck lust from the awful suffering with my head.
 Twas SO nervous that the least noise would make me jump out of my bed. l had no energy, and was unable to do anything. My son, a young boy, had to do all my household duties.
 Twas not able to do anything until l took Cardui. took three bottles in all and it surely cured me of those awful headaches. That has been three years ago, and know the cure is permanent, for have never had any headache since taking Cardui. ..
 Nothing relieved me until took Cardui It did wonders for me-"
 Try Cardui for your troubles-made from medicinal ingredients recommended in medical books as being of benefit In female troubles, and 70 years of use haa proven that the boohs are right Besin taking Cardui today. NC-i3l
The Prescott daily news., 1918-07-23
Indiana Woman Found Relief

Mrs. Thos. H. Davis, K. F. D. No. 3, Montgomery, Ind, writes she had trouble with her bladder and treated for several months without relief
 Foley Kidney Pills were recommended to her and she commenced using them. She says she got relief from the first two bottles, and eight bottles cured her. Many similar letters have been written by grateful persons who found relief from kidney trouble, back ache, rheumatism and stiff swollen joints. Sold everywhere. 1
The Prescott daily news., 1918-07-23
For Constipation and BiliOusness

Good digestion goes far toward comfort and health in hot weather. Undgested food in the stomach can quickly poison the system. Geo. Jen- ner. 4i6 Labor St., San Antonio, Tex.
 writes: Foley Cathartic Tablets have proven the best laxative have taken and recommend them to any one suffering from constipation or biliousness. They should be in every travelling mans grip" Quick relief for sick headache, bloating or other condition caused by bad digestion. Sold everywhere. 5
The Prescott daily news., 1918-07-23
CONVENTION FOLLOWS
 LINE OF LEAST RESISTANCE

Little Rock, July 25.-The constitu- tional convention on Monday after noon followed a policy of following the line of least resistance, for when at started into matter and encount- cred opposition, the matter was then postponed until later date for defi- nite action. Just before the close of the session the convention was threat ening to destroy the power of the state board of health by permitting the general assembly or people to re- peal any rule promulgated by that body.
 Judge Evans made no bones about the intention of his proposed amend ment to the section providing for the maintenance of the board of health as department of state. He called attention to the disposition of the people in many sections of the state to oppose the vaccination order of the state board of health, and grew quite forceful in his argument when he de- clared that he was unalterably op- posed to anybody of scientific indi- viduals overriding the will of the peo- pie. He was willing to eliminate the entire section from the constitution, but if it was to be made a constitu- tional department, he desired to have it so the people would not be without recourse when orders were issued by 1t. The convention adjourned while this was under discussion.
 The recall was the predominant sub ject of the afternoon, coming up sev- eral times in various forms, and like other matters, it went over without a definite decision. After Judge Evans had called uphis proposal to separate Logan county into two counties, and an amendment to leave it to the gen eral assembly had been voted down Vhe Evans pioPosilloH was Seut oNei until Wednesday and the convention began on the section headed mpeach- mnet and address. MT Partian of fered an amendment for the recall of all state officers under such terms restrictions and causes as may be pro- vided by the legislature or people. ," This was defeated 24 to Al.
 The convention spent a consider able portion of the afternoon on the convict labor question, ending in strik- ing out all sections referring to it and adopting a simple substitute for four of the sections.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-07-23

t'aii |. !. Hammond, senior air pilot of the British dying corps. Is in Wash. lngton recuperating from pneumonia, which he contracted as soon as he landed in America several weeks ago. He has an experience of nine years of living three and half years with the British army. Though he Is around forty years old. if Is expected that he will show official Washington some new stunts Tn the air as soon as he recoverS from his Illness.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-07-23
"CAHDlFF GIANT" PURE FAKE
Had It's Origin in Hoax Which 's un- der. tood to Have Had Its
 Inception at Chicago.

Andrew D. White gives some of the particulars of the "Cardift Giant In book entitled ~"The True Story Of Remarkable Deception" The CardlH giant was the huge stone Image or man which Farmer Newell of Cardiu N. l.. claimed to have unenrthed While digging a well in the autumn ot lSoS' After it had been sold to joinI-stock company formed to exploit the wonder for show purposes Barnum tried 10 buy it for his own museum, but his or fer was declined. The snowman then had an imitation made. with the result that two Cardiff giants were on eXhl- bltlon at the same time. the duplicate being shown to the public as the only and original" Doctor White attributes the exposure of the fake to Professor Marsh of Yale; in another account II was pr. John Y. Boynton of Syracuse N. r.. who laid bare the fraud me original Cardiff giant was carved UT chiseled out of a gypsum blocK III stoneyard In Chicago and was trahs- ported thence hy rail and wagon 'o Cardif. According to Doctor "hite' scientists as we'll as clergymeh "efo much impressed with the coIossai ns- ure. Dr. James Hall, state geoiosis' issuing statement in whien he ue scribed the giant as "the most renmk- able object brought to light Tn .his country" and as deserving the atteh- ton of archaeoiogists.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-07-23

The Americans in France are help ing to show the kaiser that when he crossed his frontiers in 1914 he com mitted a grave indiscretion.-L vile Courier Journal.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-07-23
TASTE AND LOOKS

Canteen Barman (affably)-Looks like rain. don't it?
 Private (sarcastically)-Yes, and tastes like it, too.-Cassell's Saturday Journal
The Prescott daily news., 1918-07-23

Entered as second class mail mat .a, November 4th, 1905, at the post- Asa at Prescott. Ark. under the act of aSnaress, March 8. 1879.