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The Washington herald., 1917-08-29

trict Building. This girl tramps the
square steadily. from a little after Il
at night, until she has picked some
one up" and has gone away with him.
That the conditions recently ex-
posed by The Herald in its vice cru
sade have existed in the southwest
practically ever since the attempted
cleanup of the city several years ago
is shown by the statements made by
Capt. George H. Williams, of the
Fourth precinct, before the Excise
Board last October.
At the hearing Capt. Williams said:
The worst condition in the neigh
borhood is that of prostitution. On
Third street, between B and c
streets, are a great number of pros
titutes. The same condition also ex-
lists about the neighborhood of por-
tions of Maryland avenue, between
Third and Four-and-a-half streets;
also on c street. between Four-and-
a-half and Third streets and in Will
low Tree Park"
Asked about the race OF the in
habitants of this section, Capt. WILL
Jams replied: Practically all of
them are colored. These conditions
have existed for many years, and I
have endeavored in every way to get
rid of them, but have been unsuc-
cessful. Conditions have improved
in the last year or two. During the
last year We have had officers from
headquarters detailed in special de-
tails right in this vicinity to try and
break up that traffic and prostitu-
ton"
Continuing in his evidence on condi-
tions in the section of the Southwest
under discussion, Capt. Williams said.
There is a great deal of traffic along
the street of white men looking after
CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-29
Good Results to FolLow
Publicity GiUen to Vice,
Declares K. p. Andreus

ndOrsmg newspaper cuades against vice. when interviewed
last night regard the exposure existing conditions in the
Southwest section of Washington R. P Andrews president of the
Retail Merchants Association of this city, said Il believe that if
makes decided stand against any condition of
good results bound follow. newspaper crusade is sure
remedy for a bad condition in any city,
The Washington herald., 1917-08-29
See Little Hope for Practi-
cal Peace in Diplomatic
Circles Here.
FAITH In KAISER Is RIFE
AMONG GERMAN PEOPLE
Wilson's Note Looked Upon In Eu-
rope as Master Stroke of
Diplomacy.

Comment in diplomatic circles
here last night were almost unani-
nous to this effect.
There is little hope for practical
attainment of peace at this time
because the Pope will not move
to interfere with the internal af-
fairs of Germany and because the
German people are still imbued
with their faith in Kaiserism.
Yet the ground has been left
open for further discussion.
Events to Answer Pope.
Events, however. rather than
further notes. are expected to play
the larger part in answering the
Pope's plea.
Such demolition of German
autocracy as is accomplished must
be accomplished by allied artillery
and bayonet.
Rumors of German internal un-
rest are looked upon askance in
almost all of the European chan
ceries, it is said here. 1t is even
suggested that by attacking the
solidarity of the German enemy's
organization at this time, President
Wilson has been premature.
One envoy suggested that Mr.. Will
sons effort might only lead to the
better conference OF Germany against
suggestion OF recognized hostility.
Applaud Wilson's Note.
Everywhere. however, the reply of
President Wilson is applauded as a
mastery document of diplomacy.
Allied diplomats have held their
breath since the parallilism between
the Pope's plan and Mr.. Wilson's
previous utterances has been made
plain. They have frankly feared that
the President was in a hole"
The intimation contained in the Dis
patches of the International News to
the effect that the President would
ultimately reject the plea Of the Pope
because he could not treat confidently
| WIN Iit NtIlldn government was
greeted with acclaim here. But 1t was
hoped and the hope was reflected in
these dispatches. that the President
would postpone his utterance until
more definite assurances of political
unrest in Berlin had developed.
Was Proper Time to Speak.
The statements of Mgr. Bonzano,
! the papal delegate, in Kansas City
yesterday that the Stockholm con-
| ference must not be neglected as a
means of attaining peace, despite its
| socialistic character, were seized upon
here as vindicating the judgement of
the President as the proper time to
| speak. In view of the well-known
antipathy of the church to anything
| savoring of Socialism, it was felt that
| this concession toward the Stockholm
conference would not have been made
by the papal delegate without pretty
| definite knowledge of the Influence
which the Stockholm conference woulo
WELD.
In administration circles the answer
Of the President is stoutly defended
as issued at just the proper time. The
State Department still believes that
the unrest in Germany is more wide
] spread and more deepseated than has
been revealed in such dispatches as
have reached this country.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-29
ORDER 1,O74,Oo0 GAS MASKS.

Philadelphia, Aug. $.-The Ameri-
can army is to be equipped with
1.0I4.oOO gas masks. The government
has contracted to expend 81. .5O2. 900 for
the making of the masks by a manu-
featuring concern Of this city.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-29

President Wilson yesterday notified
the citizens committee in charge of
the preparations for the honor parade
to the Washington contingent of the
selective draft army that he would
not only review, but that he would
march in the parade Tuesday, Septem-
Der l.
The hour of the parade was set by
the President at o'clock.
This information was conveyed to
Chairman William F. GUIDE and Sec
retary Chas. ]. Columbus. of the citi-
zens' committee, by Secretary Joseph
P. Tumulty when they called at the
White House yesterday afternoon and
Immediately machinery was put in
motion to make this affair a great
success.
Every organization in Washington,
OF whatever kind, is invited to take
part in this demonstration, to send a
notification of the number of people
that will be in line, and whether a
band will accompany thep. This in
formation should be sent by letter to
the committee headquarters, fifth floor
Star Building, where it will be tab
ulated for Maj. Gen. Joseph Z. Kuhn,
grand marshal of the parade, and
Maj. Constant Cordier. the chief of
stan. Mai. Cordicr will maintain his
office at the committee headquarters
at the Star Building.
Special Meeting Called.
Chairman William +. GUIDE has
called a special meeting of the exec
uuye committee for this morning at
i o'clock at the committee headquar-
ters. The following constitute the
executive committee: William F.
GUIDE. chairman; Alexander Wolf, NJ.
A Leese, Charles S. Shreve, vice
The Washington herald., 1917-08-29
Governors Wife in Accident.

NewpOrt, Aug. S.-An automobile
in which was Mrs. Charles 5. Whit
man, wife OF New York's governor.
went over an embankment today. 1t
landed on its four wheels. Mrs.
Whitman Jumped to safety.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-29
Russian Rubles l9 Gents.

New York, Aug. "a low record
for Russian demand bills was made
today when rubles were quoted at ls
cents Before the war they were
quoted at about 30 cents.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-29
Draft SIS Policemen.

New York. Aug. eS-Police Commits
sioner Woods announced today that
555 Of New York's policemen had been
drafted.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-29
Italian Army Sweeps on;
Trieste Now Their Goal
AS Austrians Fall Back
Cavern of Emperor Charles Lines Imminent
Which Will Threaten Vienna-Quiet on
West Front-Russians in Panic

International
Rome Aug 2SThe Italian second army has virtually completed
the conquest of the entire Bainsizza Patess
The high command characteres the yossy of the last days
strategic possibilities
The Washington herald., 1917-08-29
CHINESE CABINET
TO CALL COUNCIL
Will Hold Another Provisional
Gathering as in 1912.
BY n staff Correspondent of the
International Nenx Service

Peking. Aug. 2S.-The cabinet has
decided to call another provisional
council, as was done in 1912. ThL
southern opposition is fast aban-
doning its monarchistic plans, the
majority of the leaders declaring
that they will support the cause
of democracy.
A number of Japanese newspa-
pers are agitating a new treaty be-
tween China and Japan for the pur-
pose of taking and disposing of all
German concessions and rights in
China.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-29
EMPEROR AT THE FRONT.

The Coee daa learns that the Austrian high command has
ordered the removal of the civil population Hundreds
of inhabitants reported have begged be allowed remain
until the Italians brethren come"
Emperor Charles of Austria reported to have fastened the
front to encourage his faleng troops
The Washington herald., 1917-08-29

CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-08
New War-Risk Insurance Rates

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-Secretary Me-
Adoo has approved the following changes
in the rates for war risk insurance issued
by the Bureau of War Risk Insurance
of the Treasury Department: Atlantic
ports to South America increased from LILO
per cent to | per cent, Pacific ports TO
south America increased from $40 per
cent to / per cent, United States to west
coast of Great Britain increased from y
ner cent to per cent United States to
London increased from s. per cent to
per cent United States to east coast of
Great Britain increased from N per cent
to per cent, United States to Rottendam
Increased from * per cent to 2 per cent;
United states to France, various ports, in
creased from X per cent to 2 per cent
limited states to western Italy increased
from q per cent to per cent, United
states to north coast of Africa increased
from 8. per cent to . per cent, United
states to Scandinavia increased from Is
per cent to per cent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-08
Corn Exchange Gives "Movie" Exhibit

Much interesting information regarding
modern banking methods and the activities
of the many workers in large city banks
was shown at private motlon-plcture
entertainment given last night in the Acad-
emy of Music by the Corn Exchange Ma
tIonal Bank. The theatre was crowded
with men and women guests OF the insti-
tuition, and the audience frequently ap-
plauded pictures of officials and workers
as they were thrown on the screen just
as the men and women may be seen at
their daily tasks. The approval of the at
titude taken by the United States in the
submarine crisis was evidenced by the
hearty hand-clapping when news pictures
we're shown illustrating steps taken by the
president and Government officials In
breaking off diplomatic relations with Ger
many. Humorous action pictures introduced
the serious entertainment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-08
BREAK WITH GERMANY
HELPS ENGLAND'S LOAN
Record Subscriptions Expected, Due to
Stand of U. S.

LONDON, Feb. S.-Dealings in secu-
.l'es on the stock exchange were small to-
gay but the undertone generally continued
firm.
changes in the gilt-edged section were
narrow, but prices were harder The home
,aiiway group was the strongest, with
oNldends excellent, The demand for in
Vestment was moderate.
Heavy subscriptions to the war loan
were maintained today. This weeks total
~ ~ expected to break the record, helped by
.ne attitude Of the United States in the sub
marine crisis.
americans were quiet but weaker, follow
ns the market at New York. Canadian
rsclncs were fiat and Grand Trunks duh
fhere was selling of Mexican rails.
Allied bonds were steady Mines were
neslected. Bank shares drooped again.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-08
VEGETABLES

well sustained under light offerings Of fancy
e,oek: Quotations: White potatoes, per bush, =
Rsf basket 81 a As sweet PStStoes, tt Eastern Eastern
o., Sweet potatoes. Delaware and Maryland
Per hamper; 8, 25@l.5,o. sweet potatoes, Jer-
s9c; Onions, per iOo.ib. bagGNo. / yellow,
tsbSssss bansh Hs pdT rSd o do
ssrIRE ssrrIRE per hamper g. 2.5Qo@275;, spinach Nor
r&1'50. Caulifower, Norfolk, per crate, ST "a
lso' Lettuce: Florida. per basket, ,sS@ $50;
Carolina, per, basket, sIQl 80 beans. Flor.
49, per bssket-,Green, s2@3,5o; wax, SO
PPepIsrs' P,GIssa Florida. per box os2@&25: squash
per basket. $40 j. 80 Toma toes Florida. per per
crate; ;25@2.75 Mushrooms, per Alb, bas-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-08

( RlTTTER-Fancy goods continued scarce and
t,rther advanced lc, but the lower grades were
An Quotations: Western, fresh, solid packed
sssamery fancy specials, I7C: extras ~ n I6c
sstra arsts AZ a 43c: hrsts, 3sW 39c; seconds.
ss "a ssc: nearby prints, fancy, lSc: average
sgtrs As a 4Gc nrsts, 80 q 42c seconds. 81 q So
spscial fancy brands of prints jobons at ~
65c. - ,., , ,
prices further declined 9Oc per case. Quota
tons follow: Nearby extras. ibC per lu2
nearby hrsts sl3.O5 per case; nearby current
receipts s120O per case; western, extras, 46c
rsr doz do. extra frsts, Sl3O5 per case, do.
s,s,s Sig 80 per case: fancy selected CHndlcd
fresh eggs were jobbing at iSg5lc per doz,
CUEESE-The market ruled firm at the Ia o
advance with demand absorbing the limited
Sfsrlnss. Following are The, anotatlons: New
eals higher; do, do fair to good, held. 200
III, G: do, part skins l3m21C.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-08
POULTRY

LIyE-Demand was fairly active and the
market ruled firm and generally higher under
ANAL supplies. Quotations: Fowls, as to quail
ity p a 2Sc; roosters. 1901 spring chickens
eoft-meated II a 23c white Leghorns according
10 quality 2Ofp22c; ducks. to size and
quality. 2OM &c; geese. lDG 22c; pigeons, old
per pair rs ga soc: do, young per pair. 20 q 95C
DRESSED--Dcsrable stock was well cleaned
up and firm. Quotations: Fresh-kied poultry
dry.packed fowls. ~ to box. dry picked fancy,
selected a5l7 c; Weighing lbs. and over apiece.
2bc; weighing 3is lbs. apiece, 24c: weighing
iry.picked, weighing lbs. and over apiece
24h @: smaller sizes, 2Ofe23c; old ROSTERS, dry
picked. 2Oc; roasting chickens western. dry
bicked in boxes. weighing SGl0 lbs per pair.
lisa 28c; exceptional lots higher, roasting
ing chickens western. in boxes. weighing
u lbs per pair. 23n2IC; roasting chick
ems western. dry-packed. in bhls., weighing to
10 lbs. per pair, 25c; roasting chickens western.
n bbls.. weighing lbs. per pair, II D22c:
broiling chickens western. in boxes. weighing
SGf lbs per pair. 80 % 2Bc: chickens. weighing
SOC lbs. per pair. ~ W 2ic; do. mixed sizes Is
Q20c; broiers. Jersey fancy, 30 % 35c; broilers.
other nearby weighing ! u a. lbs. apiece. 80 20
Sc: turkeys. per lb.-Fancy nearby. 324 33c;
fancy western, 81 a 33c: fair to good, 500 3lc;
old toms, 20 @30c; common. 2i@21c; ducks.
nearby, % n 2bc: 10. western. - n 2iC; geese,
nearby. 10Q2lc: do. western. 1S@2Oc; squads,
per doz-White, weighing II to L. lbs per doz
\ P.5Oqb IS white. weighing TO 10 lbs per
K Cos. s4Ihm535 white, weighing, lbs per
3 ile5f3.4 do weighing 8@6ia lbs. per doz
I EgG?50; dark. s29..5o; small and No. 2,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-08

formed the adoption decree on. three pslefsess
y. y, Shoemaker, chairman of the committee.
called upon the visitors and many interesting
talks were enjoyed. =
Tribe No. 4h3, Of York held It's torty.eighlh
anniVersary In an excellent way. Three nun
dred and seventy eight persons were present Ims
enterta atnment Included minstrel troupe, ban1
o. twenty pieces, tableau By the IrsrSS, s,,. OF
y WSlkeri and the great chief Of recSrdds. recSSnds.
man. Representatives from all the tribes n
YORK were present and each pledsed renewed
stantial Increase might be acquired
Tengnscootag Tribe. 80. 2l5. o. Christiana,
Is having a boom in gathering pacfaces adopt
ms on last Fridays sleep class Of thiriE.
hNc. The degree work conferred by We
own mcmbers, and g. Il. Jesse l., webster
expects to show large increase TINS term
=, G.. J. Thomas Il. Donnelly and @. X. w
Joseph Farrar have been admitted AS honorary
members Of shawnee Ranmakers' AssOeia-
ton, No. So.
There were no religious services at the Rcd
Men Home on sunday. but large delegR-
ton from hakonts Tribe No. 8OI, visited the
homo; Addresses were made by President sam
ucl Gentle and several members OF the visiting
tribe.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-08
PHILADELPHIA
MARKETS
GRAIN AND FLOUR

urArReceipts 5s.oS2 bush The he's msTSe, sHs,.
spsned e u,Dger ,1Tg fair demand and STRONGER
,s.ssrn adyccs qnq,sS,'0nst PeS spot. ,i7IS ST No
isr s,I slsyn,oRFeds Red. 81 IS % s6 steamer No req
HfsYi.s' reiected Is. s1.6oq TO- --
Er,ces ruled steady under light offer.
lss' GU quota ions Car lots tYr, Ssal rag; "s
y loea'sVii 1suiil; No. 4 yellow, Nllqll2i
III yellS9ws:: hts 80 lis bush. The market
0AISi1,bu 0A.Inis, but steady under small supplies QUO,
l.tcn' s7t e a esc No. white. o6h ge7ci No.
ysblte ess d0eh sample oats e26 5n5 3oW 1S Z &c C.
!, fsS fLeSs' Demand was slow with no change
Dr,%Ss,; Dr%,n,er 9iSs&,'IsG5 SiSsr' IsG'5o d. srssht
Sssfggsses25; do, paien, g. 70 @s;Soi k".sas Is g
sss.so sGsso Do patent sestog sacks Sd %
2nnnt faSorite brands se259o.7n; city mills
scise and fancy patent. fe.2S @n ~ Sly mil,s
eno,Js eno.r prades--Winter, clear, sIbOm :: :Ihi DO,
ss,sss.lsht. sTf56s.25i do. patent ss,2h nS 80
1--WE FLOUR was quiet but steady. We quote
x-noa I rs per bbl.. as to quality.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-08
PROVISIONS

~. ,orke, ruled firm with a fair jobblng
snnsnd n aotsiCHs iGiGw ci,y MSs,drS SSsf sc.I II
~ smoked 3Ic. city beef knuckles and
!spdsrs ssr SMOKED and srdried s2c weSSter99 Ss
seei stSsef3 40: PORK family. s33 q ~. so; hams,
2ampp 'cyrod. loose. 20@2Oi5c c; do. skinned,
sopS... so,S., hams smoked city cured, as to brand
"a sysrasc, 2i3c hams sBc smo'd HIlr western .So
p cured loose. l6c; do. smoked.
iise: bellies. in pickle according 10 ansrage E
Il"srare city cured 2lc: breakfast bacon, west
srr cured ale lard western refined ti"rGes'
t.Ils rendered in tiprces. i7h c: lard. pure
~, lpttie rendered. in tubs. lTiac.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-08

Banks lost to New York SulNreasury yes
terday Sl43S,00O and since last Friday
S5.9O2. 900
There has been admitted to the regular
list of the Philadelphia stock Exchange
$4,000, 900 American Telephone and Tee-
graph Company thlrty-year per cent col
lateral trust gold bonds due December |,
1876. with authority to substitute on the
list permanent engraved bonds on official
notice of their issuance in exchange for
temporary bonds.
The $. s. Kresge Company report for the
year ended December 81. 1916, shows net,
after preferred dividends of Sl,9S93iS,
against $l.167,22O, an increase of $S2212S,
equal to 1889 per cent on $lO000,000 COM
mon stock.
The annual meeting of the Northern CEN
tral Railway Company will be held in Bal
timore on Friday, February %.
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Com
pany reports that for eleven months ended
January 81 the sales were $685. .O66. an
increase of $26,7OS,445 over the correspond
ing eleven months of the previous year.
There has been withdrawn from the New
York Subtreasury 100000 in gold for ship
ment to Cuba.
A. G. Bedford president of the Standard
Oil Company of New Jersey. has been
elected director Of the Guaranty Trust
Company. of New York.
Arthur G. Hastings will continue as presi-
dent and Walter r. Rosen has been elected
chairman of the executive committee of the
American Writing Paper Company. The to-
tai income of the company for the year
1915 was $4,O65,l22, as compared with
A nf
s126955 at the end of 1915 was wiped out
last year and "A surplus was reported De-
cember 81. 1916, of S2,524.S7S.
Ner earnings of the Nevada Consolidated
Conner Company for the quarter ended De-
cember 81 totaled S4,526.O27, an Increase of
s1 7S6s31 as compared with the corre-
spondng quarter of 1915. The surplus at
the end of 1916 was $l,262,59s,'a "a decrease
of $25l,9l7.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-08
LIVE STOCK QUOTATIONS

CHICAGO. Feb. s.-HoGs-ReeeiPts, 4S, 900
ssasy 81 80 $is siioSSSiasi' Dis:
''cATTLE-Receipts, 1000 head; market steady,
Beeves sT,sO@i225i cows an snd he,fers' ,n $t.a5g
sSm iO 10; calves sl1.5O@1425.
''SHEEP = Receipts, 10000 head market
steady. Native and western. s61ogll.5O
iasahs All 80 "a 146b.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-08

Camp No. 4s5 is the fourth largest camp in
the order, The membership now numbers close
10 lOOO and the workers are making every
effort 10 Increase II TO 1900 by June so The
officers Of the camp are; Past president, W. q.
AIiebaCh; president, G. w. Dckerson; vice presl
dent Walter Hammer; master ot forms, William
White; recording secretary, William A. Ham
yner. assistant recording secretary, Charles a,
HiIlman; financial secretary II. II kremeTr
trsasurer l. w. Benner; chaplain, Howard NJ
bSvis: conductor, Earl J. Muschet; Inspector
James smith guard, Harvey r hasey; sentinels tIl
Sharles A. Hillman, W. q. AllebaCh and o. j.
kraiz Camp No. 4S5 meets every Monday eve
ming at sixth and Diamond streets
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-08

CHICAGO. Feb 3. - Continued uncer-
tanty over international problems and the
unfavorable railroad situation kept the
wheat market nervous today, There also
were many counter-Currents and values were
subject to quick and almost unaCCountable
fluctuations only n few Of the more dar-
ing operators traded to any extent.
The tone in the early trading was weak,
but later it improved prices going anove
yesterdays close. September's big discount
under May apparently attracted moderate
accumulation There also was some cover
ing by shorts,
Final prices were above the bottom, but
below yesterdays close. The top on May
was sl.7O's. the low 81 S5iq and the close
81 69m l.6Sat compared with $40 at the
end Yesterday. The high on July was
$l47i2. the bottom 81 43a, and the last
$l.i61s n Lac. against Sl.iG's. yesterday i
final quotation; Septembcr's best was Sl,3S
the lowest Sl36 and the close Sl.36h
or ig net lower
Freight rates everywhere are high and
insurance charges almost prohibItiNc, There
was apprehension about imports at Liver
pool. where prices are firm. The yield of
New South Wales is estimated at 43,OOOOOo
against G7.OOO,OOO bushels last year. ship
ments from Argentina for the week were
estimated at l.4SO. 600 bushels.
Trade In corn was affected by the same
conditions that governed dealings IN wheat
Arter showing heavincss the market
steadied on covering by shorts shipments
from Argentina for the week were estimated
at ,OOO. 600 bushels.
Business in oats was light Shipments
from Argentina for the week were est
mated at 100000 bushels.
Leading futures ranged as follows.