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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25

a result of the work Of the committee
and the affiliated organizations, 1900
home gardens and 1920 school gar
denS were planted.
Great interest was taken by the
woman's committee. under the lead
ership of Mrs. Archibald Hopkins.
chairman. in efforts to promote the
construction of additional housing &C
commodationS and in matters con-
nected with the children's year and
problems relating to child welfare
generally.
One of the first acts of the District
council to stimulate economy was to
approve of the actions of Washington
bakers in disseminating the privilege
of returning unSold bread The re-
tail merchants also cut down on their
delivery system. which was an econ
omy in man power.
In connection with it's general ac-
tivities. the District Council of De-
Tense has responded to calls for as
sistance from other agencies.
Aids in Enrolling Boys.
The council also promoted the en-
rollment of boys in the United States
Boys Working Reserve 1t likewise
worked with the United States employ
ment service in obtaining men to work
in the gardens in the District and the
country surrounding it.
Through the appeals of the District
council more than 1,40O men were OBJ
tanned for the shipping labor reserve.
A committee on AmericaniZation of
aliens was appointed, with Ernest l..
ThurStOn as chairman The committee
has been actively at work, and as one
result of its labOrs the commencement
exercises for class of thirty eight for
eisners was held in the old Central High
School building on the night of March
u. 1919.
The District council also assisted to
some extent in the establishment Of
motor truck routes, the enforcement of
the eight-hour law for working women,
in securing the shipment of building ma
terlaiS for houses and apartments in
process of erection, in the appointment
of traffic manager at the time of the
freight embargo and in the distribution
of various posters connected with war
work.
The council helped in the work of
the priorities division of the War In
duStrleS Board as to the regulation
of new construction in the District.
Objects of Its Work.
In concluding, the report reads:
THE District council of defense
it's existence has had but one
object in view, to assist in winning the
war, and to do whatever lay in it's power
to support the agencies engaged in
this. whether federal or local, official or
unofficial.
In all of its RESPONSE Utilities it has
had the constant help and co-opcra-
ton of the newspapers of Washing
ton. and it desires here to cordially
thank them all for the wisdom and
fairness which they have always
shown.
1T has been loyal to the District
Commissioners. by whom it was ap-
pointed and has done all in it's power
to share with them the burdens which
have at times been almost crushing
by reason of the added problems of
the war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25

suggested that he be retired as Com
missioner and Maj. Newman again be
appO.nteG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
Interest in War Gardens.

Great interest during the war was
manifested throughout the District in
planting gardens. The Department of
Agriculture, the Boy Scouts and other
organizations co-operated heartily
with the councils garden committee
1t was estimated that the value of the
food produced by the garden move
ment totaled 100000.
Canning classes" were started in
many public schools, and much fruit
and vegetables were preserved As
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
First Trip for Many.

Many of the young women who
were attracted to the relatively large
salaries offered had never been away
from home before, and in the nostal-
gic reaction which generally arises
after separation from the family for
the first time, everything different
from what it was at home was apt
to seem Objectionable. 1t had not
occurred to these pilgrims that the
expenses must also be figured on a
new basis, and that the advantages
of life at home in a small place could
not be expected in crowded city.
This also caused disappointment and
led to great many undeserved criti-
cisms of Washington people who had
never had outsiders in their homes
before, but who were admitting them
then from a patriotic desire to help
share with them in this way the bur
den which the war imposed"
The report states that, while there
were instances where war workers
We're taken advantage of by room
proprietors. this was not true in the
vast majority of homes where the
girls were taken to room. 1t is
noted that a considerable proportion
of room-rent profiteering was per-
petrated by persons who had come to
this city to take advantage of the
war rush.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25

r. W Norris, engineer for the fuel ad-
ministration during the war, who has
been bringing up to date the cost
sheets
These figures were expected to fur
niSh the basis for an agreement in
the cabinet as to the amount of the
wage increase the operators would
be called upon to bear.
Fail to Break Deadlock.
Operators and miners spent two
r~ctc in conference today without
breaking the deadlock as to wages.
Leaders on both sides said the ne
gotiations would not be continued
until after the cabinet had acted.
We talked over the situation" said
Thomas 7. Brewster for the OPP
We can't until we learn the de-
cision the cabinet makes on the pro-
posal which DIR. Garfield and Attor
ney General Palmer were to present
today. The operators and miners
will meet again tomorrow morning,
unless called together sooner"
Nothing done, said John l.. Lewis.
miners chief The telegram Nc
Adoo sent Garfield was discussed. The
operators are bitter about 1t. OF
course but we miners feel 1t sup
ports the contention we have been
making right along"
Mr. Lewis had heard no hint that
the McAdoo message was political
move. as charged in some quarters.
he explained. AT least the miners
don't consider it in any sense to have
political significance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25

Join the District of Columbia orga.
lied citizcnship-where YOU can accom-
plish most with least effort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
NURSING SOCIETY
AGDAY TOMORROW
Will Mark End of Campaign
for Funds Needed for
Maintenance.

How completely the Instructive Wis
ting Nurse Society of Washington
can accomplish its aim of 100 per cent
nursing care for the National Capital
depends entirely on the response of
the people to the appeal of the So
ciety's tag day tomorrow. the day be-
fore THANKSGIVING
That day, with its sale of small en-
blems and with demonstration of
the organizations work at 1905 f
street northwest. will mark the end of
" weeks camaiCn for funds necessary
to the maintenance OF the present
work and to the enrolment of much
needed additional nurses. The drive
has had the Endorsements of national
and local health boards, of the Dis
trict's business men and of women's
organizations generally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
Accommodations Hard to Find.

"The real problem consisted in find
ing rooms and board for the multi
tude of girl war workers" the report
continues.
At the first meeting of the council.
on June 9, 1917, after Commissioner
Brownlow had appealed to the citi-
zens for rooms four days before,
DR.. Woodward, chairman of the .hous-
ing committee, called attention to the
need not only of housing accommo-
dations, but also of supplying food
for the additional persons who were
to come.
At the next meeting, on June 81, DR..
Woodward made two definite recon-
mendationS with a view to keeping
prices for board and lodging within
reasonable limitS-namely, the con-
struction of a large government res
taurant and the erection of barracks
to house some of the civilian employees
expected. An enumeration of the va
cant houses in the city was also sug-
gested.
The registration of rooms, the ad-
vance in rent prices and additional
construction of buildings were some
of the problems the council met and
overcame. Finally a series of tenn
porary dormitories were erected on
some vacant land near Union station.
The District Council soon after its
organization took up, through the
food supply and conservation commit
tee, with the aid of the wonan's COM
mittee, the securing of pledges for
compliance with food regulations from
householders throughout the District
on cards supplied by the federal food
administration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
DEFENSE COUNCIL
LAUDS WAR WORK
ARMY IN REPORT
Compares Journeyings Here
to That of ST. Ursula and
1900 Virgins.

A comparison between the journey
ings of st. Ursula with her 1900 vir-
gins who sailed forth to their mar
tyrdom some 1,500 years ago, and the
vast army of young women who. in
Spired with a high patriotic purpose,
left their comfortable homes and
friends and came to crowded WASH
ington to do their bit to win the war,
is made in the report of the District
Council of Defense. made public today.
day.
Comprising some thirty-seven pages,
the report is complete record Of the
activities of the District council from
June 9, 1917, to June 80, 1915? The
pamphlet is signed by William II.
Baldwin, John Poole, William y. King,
DIR. George NJ. kober. Arthur T.. Holder,
Joseph W. Cox, Jeremiah \. O'Leary,
DR.. William G. Woodward, Mrs. Archi-
bald Hopkins and Edwin S. Hege.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
To Tell How to Care for Raby.

Temporary headquarters will be
opened at 1905 f street tomorrow, and
the work of the /. V. ~ S. will be
illustrated by demonstration and
photograph. A chance to learn how
to battle baby properly. how to dress
it and put it to bed will be afforded
by an |. V. n. S. nurse. who will dem
onstrate the care of a tiny baby. Mrs
X. S. Huidekoper will be in charge or
the branch headquarters. while Mrs.
q. Brown Miller will direct the tag
day as a whole.
by care will be only one phase Of
the !. V. n. S. work illustrated at the
exhibition. Starting twenty years ago
with only one nurse to do visiting
among the poor, the society now has
sixteen graduate nurses at work in all
parts of the city caring for both pay
and free patients.
Beginning with the care of the
mother before the birth of child. the
|. V. n. S. follows the individual
through life to old age. Even the
school nursing. though no longer a
part of the work of the 1. " N S, was
originated by it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
Tells of Housing Problems.

The chapter dealing with the prob
lens confronting the District in the
care and proper housing OF the army
of girl war workers is interesting. The
throng which followed st. Ursula the
report states. was highly organized, but
the war workers were entirely devoid
of organization.
The saints seem also to have &C
cepteu conditions as they found
them. the report reads. and to have
made their way without complaints,
even of their blessed martyrdom
The young women who gathered
in Washington likewise had visions, not
entirely celestial, of what they ex-
pected to find in the life here: and
they We're. many of them, not at all
inclined to accept, in martyr spirit.
the lack of elegance which govern
ment employees on relatively small
salaries had long been accustomed to
in the modest homes which the new
corners We're cheerfully invited to
share
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-25
Gen. Blue Commends Work.

Surgeon General Blue, chief of the
United States public health service.
Tor instance. in commencing the work
which the I. V. N. S. nurses performed
epidemic. said:
The fact that the |. V. N s. nurses
are at work in the city teaching
health and caring for the sick is one
of the most important factors in the
prevention of disease here. One of the
best safeguards of health in city is
the employment of public health
nurses. and l sincerely hope that the
efforts of the |. V. \. :. to increase its
staff will be successful"
DR.. w. c. Fowler, health officer of
the District, also has urged more
nurses for Washington. declaring the
nurses most important factor in
keeping the city well
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-10-09

A FEW adys ago Judge E. II. Gary,
head Of the United States Steel Cor
poration, appeared before the Senate
investigating committee in Washing
ton and made plain his views concern
ing the present strike of iron and steel
workers and the causes that impelled
them to leave their work. He showed
rather conclusively that the strike was
caused chiefly by the professional la
Dor agitators and by men who have
radical ideas that cannot be tolerated
in this country. Judge Gary stated
that his company is firm in its deter
mination not TO unionize its manu-
featuring plants, which would mean
that they would be run under the rules
and regulations OF the unions instead
of upon sensible business principles.
He declared that the men as rule are
well satisfied, and to support this
statement he showed that the daily
wages ran from S4.62 to S32.65, the
cheapest laborers getting the first
named sum per day, while the rollers
get up TO the latter figure. The average
daily wages in the manufacturing
plants operated by the company is S6.27
at least, the unskilled workmen getting
$500 and the skilled $3.50.
The strike of the workmen is still
on, but the mills are being operated
by loyal employees upon fairly salts
factory basis. Each day more men are
returning to work, and if protection
to those who desire to work can be
given the strike will eventually fzzle
ont
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-10-09
Resolution of Respect

MEMORIAL on the death of Dav id
I.emen, adopted by the Board of Direct
o.s of the Jefferson Security Bank, Shep-
herdstown. w. Va, at its meeting, Octo-
Der |, 1919:
DAVID LEMEN
The undersigned committee appointed
to draft and report suitable tribute to
his memory, begs to submit the follow
ing:
In the death of our late co-director,
David Lemen, in the prime of life, at
less than two score years of age, we re-
cognize loss to the town and COM
munity-of a popular and useful citiz en-
and generous and liberal contributor to
all public enterpris IS; and to the Bank
ard this Board-of faithful and con-
genial associate, breaking the last link in
a chain of continuous family service by
himself, father and grandfather for over
half century since the organization of
the Bank, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That we extend our
heartfelt sympathies to his widow and
three little daughters in their sad bereavc-
ment; that copy of this tribute be sent
to them; be spread upon the Minutes of
this Board and be published in the town
papers.
GEO. NJ. BELTZHOOVER,
J. w. GARDNER,
GEO. w. D. FOLK,
Committee.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-10-09
The Potomac Valley Round Table.

While the programme for the Poto-
mac Valley Round Table which is 10
meet in Shepherdstown October "a and
25, has not been fully completed,
enough has been done upon it to in
sure to the members and their friends
that the meetings will be probably the
best ever held Among those who have
accepted places upon the programme
are State Supervisor OF Rural Schools
w. ]. Holloway, of Maryland.
Supervisor Holloway is one of the
foremost men in the United States en-
gagged in this particular line of work,
and his name upon the programme
will awaken interest in all who have
the best interests of the Rural Schools
at heart.
The President of the State University
has indicated his desire to be pres
ent. His presence will add much to
the programme and will help to make
the meeting more important. Presi-
dent Trotter has built up large school
a. Morgantown and is especially inter-
s'ed in the Potomac Valley as source
OF strength to the State that has no
enual
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-10-09
Saturday, October 18th 1919

at 2 o'clock p m, the following parcels Of
real estate OF which the late James NJ. Tolli-
died seized and possessed:
No. /. A two.story (double) BRICK HOUSE
with frame wing and cistern) and lot Of
land situated on the south side at the west
end Of German street, in said town, the lot
fronting on said street about 81 feet, by 2o3
feet deep. to an alley in the rear. and known
on the plat OF said town as part Of Lot No; lls
No. 2, A two-story (single) BRICK HOUSE
with frame wing and cistern) and lot OF
land, adjoining the above No I, the lot front
ing on said st-eet about 70 feet, by 2oe feet
deep TO an alley in the rear, and known on
the plat Of said town as part also OF lot No
H9.
No. 3. A v,caut lot. with apple orchard
thereon. situated on northwest edge Of said
town. fronting on High street between the
Colored School House and the Catholic
cells. containing together about one and one
tenth acres be the same more or less
formerly known as the "Bunkin's" land.
The above properties are sccessibly 70:
Gated, the houses being or Main street. asd
are offered for sale TO settle the estate.
TERMS OF SALE-One- third cash on day
OF sale and the residue in two equal pay
purchaser to give note for the deferred pay
ments. bearing interest from day OF sale,
payable annually; and the title to be retain
ed until all the purchase mones is paid
GEO NJ BELTZHOOVER-
Special Commissioner.
In the CLERKS Office OF the said Circuit Court:
l. { w. Conrad, Clerk Of ssid Circuit
Court 4 Jefferson County, hereby certify
that George VI. Beltzhooyer, Special Com
missioner, has executed bond with approved
security before me, conditioned according to
law as required By said decree.
Sept. IS, 1sls-w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-10-09
For Sale or Rent.

A comfortable house Of eight rooms,
two good cellars, an immense attic,
side yard and chicken yard, good size,
and one Of the best Of gardens. Eleven
choice grapes vines, 3 ounces, 8 april
cots, apple, plum and one damson
trees, most OF them bearing. A de-
sirable location. Also a good cistern
and shade. For further information
address Box sol, Shepherdstown, W.
Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-10-09
Administrators Notice.

The undersigned having been ap.
pointed Administrative of the estate OF
Daniel H. Moler, deceased, all persons
indebted to said estate are hereby notl-
fed to make prompt payment. Per-
sons having claims against the estate
will please present them, properly
authenticated, for settlement.
ANNA V. MOLER,
Administrative.
~. = fOf0 d.,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-10-09
AN APPRECIATION.

Washington, Alexander & Cooke,
Charles Town, w. Va.
]. H. Trout, Sub-Agent,
Gentlemen - Please accept our
thanks for the very kind and courteous
way in which you settled our recent
loss which we sustained when our
plant was destroyed by fire. The
promptness Of the adjustment and the
full payment of the losses was an agree
able surprise to US, and we assure you
that We appreciate your efforts on our
part. Again thanking you, We are,
Very truly yours,
National Highway Garage,
By VIM. B. Snyder.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-10-09
CATARRH CANNOT BE CURED


with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a local disease, greatly in
fuenced by constitutional conditions,
and in order to cure it you must take
an internal remedy. Halls Catarrh
Medicine is taken internally and acts
thru the blood on the mucous surfaces
Of the system. Halls Catarrh Medicine
was prescribed b. one of the best
physicians in thi: country for years.
1t is composed Of ome OF the best blood
purifiers. The perfect combination OF
the ingredients in Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine is what produces such wonderful
results in catarrhal conditions. Send
for testimonials, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props. To-
ledo, o.
All Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-10-09

Don't put off buying your Victrola,
Aeolian or Brunswick machine until
Christmas. Buy now. Go to Owens
drug store for your talking machine.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-10-09
PUBLIC SALE.

ONE FAT HOG will weigh 200 ibs.,
hand corn shelter, new hand corn
grinder, stick wagon, set Of buggy
harness, set of fynets good as new,
X-cut saw, one-man saw, axe and
Ratchet, SIT. extension table, bureau,
safe, spring cot, dining chairs, Acme
washing machine, large iron kettle and
ring, lot of canned fruit, dishes Of all
kinds, lot of crooks and glass jars,
Singer sewing machine, some pota-
toes, new lawn swing, "a yards ingram
carpet, 20 yards mating, and other ar
ticles.
Terms of Sale-Cash, except on pur-
chase price of cow, on which a credit
of six months will be given. Sale to
begin at o'clock.
MRS. SUSAN COX.
M. P. Crowl, Auctioneer.
George L. Fraley, Clerk.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-10-09
Notice to Trespassers.

All persons are hereby warned
against trespassing upon the lands OF
the undersigned by hunting, fishing,
trapping or in any other manner, I'M
less they have written permission from
the owners. Persons offending will
be prosecuted.
M. X. HENDRICKS & SON.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-10-09
Special Commissioners Sale
OF TOWN PROPERTY.

Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court
of Jefferson County. West Virginia. made
and entered on the 18th day of June, 1911,
in the chancery cause Of Louise ]. Devon.
others, the undersigned Special Commits.
sioner will offer at public auction to the
highest bidder, before the Hotel (Mrs Ship
ey's) in Shepherdstown, in said county, on