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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-08
PARIS PREPARES TO
CELEBRATE VICTORY

PARIS, November 8, go p.m.-Paris
is convinced that the day of victory Is
near at hand and is preparing to be-
deck itself on the arrival of the news
of the signing of an armistice. The
dealers are displaying bunting and
flags of all the allied nations and nu-
merous decorative devices, including
shields of the allies vari-colored in
sigma. Large American. British and
French banners are on display. which
at present are being inspected by
anticipatory enthusiasts.
Every eagerness is displayed to hear
the latest news. The newspapers are
anxiously awaited for the most recent
word from Marshal Foch's headquar-
tiers.
As a further preparation for the
prospective festivities stocks Of deli
cacies are being brought out from the
city's cellars in readiness for feasting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-08
CONVERSIONS OF FIRST
TWO LOAN ISSUES ACTIVE
Many Banks Throughout Country
Will Remain Open Late Sat-
urday Night.

Conversions Of first and second lib
erty loan bonds bearing 4 per cent
into fourth loan bonds bearing ~ per
cent have been so heavy this week
that many banks throughout the
country expect to stay open late Sat-
urday night to accommodate custom
ers, reports to the Treasury today
said Saturday is the last day in
which onds may be converted.
Holders of first bonds bearing az
per cent have been told by bankers
and Treasury representatives that
since these are selling in the market
for more than others. on account of
the tax exemption. it is more advan-
tageous to keep them. although they
will be exchanged II the owner insists.
First bonds converted and second
loan bonds are the securities intend
ed for conversion now. Third loan
bonds bear ~ per cent, and conse-
quently need not be converted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-08
LOCAL BANKS REPORT
CHANGES IN DEPOSITS
BY I. A. FLEMING.

The controller of the currency called
upon the national banks of the nation
and on all banks in this city to make re.
ports of condition at the close of bust
ness November /, going back further
than usual. and inserting a number Of
new questions, including desire fol
information on the total number of EN-.
ployes, the number and average salary
paid to men and women, the number OF
employees that have entered the Army
and Navy and the number that have
died or been killed
The last previous call was for the close
OF business August 81. Since that date
the national banks have repaid 40 pei
cent Of the tax money. the fourth liberty
loan has been put over and the popula-
ton of the city has probably increased
materially.
Banks show both decreases and
gains in deposits. though the proba-
bilities are that the totals when COM
pleted will show a modest decrease
from the big figures of August 81.
But few banks made any gain by
reason of liberty loan subscriptions
during the last campaign. Heretofore
ehS pdyIS 10 tno govern
ment on account of liberty bonds has
been per cent, while the installment
buyers have made 10 per cent pay
ments. For the fourth loan the first
payment to the government was made
10 per cent
Many of the net changes in deposits
are of small Importance. while there
are few important gains and losses.
1t is possible that some banks may
have increased deposits slightly
through credits resulting from the
liberty loan, but not very largely.
The Riggs National Bank Lads the
national banks, with total deposits of
$21 100000, the largest reported, a net
gain as compared with August 81 of
$1.613,0OO.
The American Security and Trust
Company leads the trust company
group, with total deposits of $10,920.-
975, loss, in comparison with Au-
gust 81. of $1.5S3.01S.
The Home Savings is the pace setter
In the savings banks, with deposits
of ss.53s.3s3. a gain of s2o3.696.
Other changes were as follows: Lin
coin National, s3,744.S65. a gain of
s21.s91: National Metropolitan. So
1864. loss of s346.161; CONNER
s1.774.2s5: District National. $685..
S24. decrease of s135.046; Federal
National. s5.l161OO a loss of $751;
600: American National. s4,312.545, a
gain of $11S,100; Dupont National
81 2s4.565 a gain of s21O943
The Union Trust Company showed
deposits of s5,632,675. gain, $573.069;
National Savings and Trust Company,
$7,sS2.167. loss. $231.04S; Washington
Loan and Trust Company, $9.425.261.
loss. $39S,371; Continental Trust Com
pany. $3.453.5S9. a loss of s14,525.
The Merchants Bank reported de-
posits of $932.007. a gain of 1881
Rank of Commerce and Savings
$7Ss.7s4. gain. s1.s17; Security Savings
and Commercial Bank deposits of
$2.522,315. a gain of $325.11O. Liberty
Savings, $2S2.631, gain of $24,427,
and the Northwest Savings, deposits
of $276.69s. a gain of s46.237; the Union
Savings Bank, deposits of s2,634, 1915, a
gain in deposit Of $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-08
Admiral Wilson's Statement.

With the foregoing explanation the
United Press also publishes the fol-
lowing. which it was announced had
'Brest. France, November 8.-Ad-
miral Wilson, United States Navy,
commander of the American forces in
French waters. today made the fol-
loving statement for the information
Of United Press editors:
"'The statement Of the United Press
relative to the signing of the armis-
tice was made public from my Office
on the basis of what appeared to be
official and authoritative information.
"I am in a position to know that
the United Press and its representa-
tive acted in perfect good faith and
that the premature announcement
was the result of an error, for which
the agency was in nowise respons-
ih1e'"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-08
j. P. GIVES SOURCE
50
OF ''PEACE" STORY
Says Admiral Wilson at Brest
Made Announcement to
Its Correspondent.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
, NEW YORK, November S.-The
United Press today published this ex-
PLANTATION of how it came to circulate
yesterday it's report that the armistice
ended:
New York, November S.-Yes-
terday's announcement of the sign
ing of the armistice between Ger
many and the allies was made by
Admiral Wilson, at Brest. and was
filed to the United Press with the
admiraTs approval. This informa-
ton was received by the United
Press in a cablegram from Roy w.
Howard shortly before noon today.
Practically at the same time an
livered to the United Press. stating
that Admiral Wilson made the an
nouncement in Brest at pm, French
time, but that later he was notified
that it was not confirmable. TINS
latter message fled by Howard did
not show, in the form in which it was
delivered, whether it was sent yes
terday or how long it had been held
up.
faith, stating that he supposed the
announcement was official and there
fore gave his approval to the filing of
the message to the United Press In
New York.
"The United Press today asked the
government to ascertain how long
Towards message, stating that Ad-
mira1 Wilson authorized the announce
ment and also that he later was noti-
fed that it was uncomfortable, were
held I'D bY the cenSorS,
There was reason to believe that
the message stating that the news
was uncomfortable was badly delayed,
in view of the fact that 1T was not
received here until almost twenty
four hours after the original cable
gram.
Messages From Howard.
The messages received today from
Howard were as follows:
"'Unipress. New York.
'Paris-Urgent Brest Admiral Will
! son. who announced Brest newspaper
1900 q p.m.) armistice been signed
| later notified uncomfortable mean
| while Brest riotously' celebrating.
HOWARD.
SIMMS.'
| The other message read:
| "'Unipress, New York.
"'Brest-Urgent armistice bulletin
based local announced announce
ment?) by Admiral Wilson. admiral
| supposing official was filed with ad-
mirars approval local newspaper bull
letined Brest celebrated nightlong.
(Signed) HOWARD.
! 'It will be noted that the first mes
sage quoted was signed by the names
| of both Howard and Simms and was
filed through the Paris office in the
same form as the message received
yesterday. In every way this first
quoted message indicates that it was
| probably filed very quickly after the
! original bulletin.
| 1.-THE second quoted message, how
ever, shows clearly by the reference to
the fact that Brest celebrated night
| long that it was filed today. 1t also
| shows that it was sent direct from
| Brest and is signed only by Howard,
not bearing Simms'. name. This mes
sage clearly indicates that Howard is
in Brest, although these two messages
and those received yesterday are the
only cables which the home office of
the United Press has received from
| him this week."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-08
U. S. OFFICIALS FORECAST
CORN AND OTHER CROPS
Department Of Agriculture Gives
2,74o, 1876, 900 Bushels for
Corn Production.

Corn production this year will be
2.74s,1ss,o0o bushels. the Department
of Agriculture today announced in
its November crop report. giving the
preliminary estimate Of the crop.
Preliminary estimates of production
of other crops follow: Buckwheat.
1S,370.000 bushels; potatoes. 8so.101, 900
bushels; sweet potatoes sS,114, 900
bushels; tobacco. 1886. CSC, 900 pounds:
faxseed. 14,646,000 bushels; pears.
.1O,342.000 bushels; apples. 1871, $50, 900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-08
SHIPYARD MEN PARADE:
GOTHAM REVIEWS REVEL

NEW YORK. November s.-Thou.
sands Of shipyard workers threw down
their tools today and began q march
up Broadway. resuming their celebra.
ton Of the false peace reports circu-
lated yesterday. Apparently. they had
stripped the yards Of most Of the
metal which could be used as noise
making devices.
The marchers included men from
among thousands Of shipyard workers
who had quit at three big yards in
Brooklyn. They sang The Star Span
gled Banner" and war songs. accom-
panied by band clad in overalls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-08
Germany Cable Service to Be Cut.

LONDON, November s.-Telegraph
communication between Germany and
foreign countries will be cut of. &C
cording to a Berlin message trans
mitted by the Exchange Telegraph
correspondent at Copenhagen. Only
government kilograms will be allowed
transmission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-08
OFFICERS ORDERED HERE.

Nine engineer officers have been
relieved from their present duties
and ordere to this city for duty in
the personnel branch. operations d.
vision, general staff. They . are:
Majs. Edward e. McKeighan, Will
liam S. Pottinger, Matthew F. Quinn,
William s. J., Zwick, Gilbert Dobson,
John r. Duling. James H. P. Fish,
George p. Hohsea and Frank K.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-08
DAIRY AND PRODUCE.

CHICAGO. November s.-Butter-
Unchanged.
Eggs-Reeeipts, 1913 cases; hrsts,
57Xa58; ordinary firsts, 541ha56; at
mark, cases included, 54a56.
Potatoes-Receipts. 60 cars: I'M
CHARGED.
Poultry-Alive. lower: fowls. 1oa24:
springs, 22h; turkeys. d. \
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-08
THE WEATHER.

The District of Columbia-Fair and
warmer tonight; tomorrow. partly
cloudy and warmer: light southerly
winds.
Maryland-Fair and slightly warm
er tonight and tomorrow, except rain
tomorrow in mountain districts; light
southerly winds.
Virginia-Fair and warmer tonight
and tomorrow, except rain tomorrow
in extreme southwest portion; light
Variable winds, becoming southerly.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings
Of the thermometer and barometer
at the weather bureau for the twen-
ty-four hours beginning at pm.
yesterday:
Thermometer-Yeste 4 Pm,
81; S pm, At; IL midnight. Al; today,
am, 81; 8 am, Al; IL noon, 60; Pm,
10. Maximum, 70, at 2 pm. today;
minimum, 81. at $3.50 am. Today.
Temperature same date last year
Maximum, So; minimum, 30.
Barometer-Yesterd PM, 1927;
8 pm, 1924; 12 midnight, 1923;
am. 1920; am, 1924; II noon, 80 10;
pm, 30.16.
41o0 4dU1S6s
Compiled by United States coast and
geodetic survey
Today-Low tide. 5:2s am. and
5:1S pm; high tide. 1852 am. and
II: 02 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 6:O7 am. and
6:07 pm; high tide, 1885 am. and
11:49 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-sun rose e:42 am; sun sets
Tomorrow-sun rises 6:43 am; sun
sets pm.
Moon rises 1880 am: sets $40 pm.
Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset.
Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPERS FERRY, W. Va, Novem-
Der S.-The Potomac river was muddy
and the Shenandoah was slightly
cloudy this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-08
Most Losses Cancelled.
Some Substantial Advances.

covery to 1884; gains of to pounds
in low-priced motors and substantial
advances in Baldwin Locomotive
American Locomotive. American Car
and other equipments and war shares
were the chief features of the strong
but moderate noon hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-08
Grain, Produce
and Live Stock.
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

CHICAGO, November s. - Fresh
weakness developed in the corn mar
ket today as a result of expectancy
that an armistice with Germany
would soon be signed. Pressure to
sell was general and buying support
scanty. Pending definite announce.
ment from the White House regard
ing an armistice, the volume of trad
ing was only fair. Opening prices.
which varied from unchanged figures
to 31s lower. with December and
January both 1.20h to 1872. were fol-
lowed by a moderate rally and then
by asdescent lower than before.
Oats showed little more strength
than corn, although affected to some
extent by the bearish action Of corn.
Hedging sales were in evidence.
After opening unchanged to u lower.
with December 10 to TON, the market
sored a slight gain, which afterward
disappeared.
Provisions fell with corn. Lard and
ribs declined to the maximum limit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-08
NEW YORK METAL MARKET.

NEW YORK, November s.-Metal
exchange quotes lead unchanged;
spot. sos: spelter quiet; East g.
Louis spot offered At ga
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-08
Washington Stock Exchange.

SALES.
Capital. Traction IS. $1,000 at 81. 81 600 at
81, 81 900 at 81.
96, 81 600 at 90. 81 600 at 96. 81 600 at 90,
81 900 at 96, $1,000 at SO. $1,000 at 96H
81 600 at 98K, 81, 600 at 96A.
Capital Traction, at ISL Is at ssh, 10 at
ssh, 10 at 85h.
Washington Rwy pfd.. IL at 20.
Lanston. 10 at IS. 20 at IS. 10 at 65.
After call:
Lanston. 10 at IS Y. 5 at e5A. 10 at e5A.
Bid and Asked Prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-08
MARKET VERY ACTIVE;
SMALL NET CHANGES

NEW YORK. November s.-Leading
stocks opened at sharp declines to-
day as a result of yesterdays false
reports of the signing of a truce be-
tween Germany and the allies.
Reactions Of 1 to 81 points were
registered at the outset by Mexican
Petroleum. and many Of the leading
rails, as well as secondary issues of
that division.
Coppers broke an average of point
and motors fell back with prominent
specialties. The few early gains were
represented by Marine preferred.
American Sugar and Sumatra Tobac-
co. the latter rising points.
The market strengthened in all
quarters before the end of the first
half hour.
Most Losses Cancelled.
Most losses were Cancelled on the
rally, and number Of prominent
stocks rose to levels we'll over yes
terday's maximums. Trading was ac-
tive. but orderly. the first hours turn
over of some 100000 shares showing
Minor rails were in further demand,
and oils, coppers, shipping, motors
and tobacco led the speculative issues.
United States Steel rose a point
over its low price. but encountered
occasional pressure. War shares also
developed moderate heaviness.
Foreign bonds forfeited part of yes
terday's gains, but liberty bonds were
firm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-08
Cotton Ginned Prior to November /

the census bureau today announced.
amounted to 7,793,615 bales. including
120,343 round bales and 1870 bales
of Sea Island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-08

It matters little what II is that you
want-whether situation or a servant
"a want ad in The Star will reach the
person who will I'LL your need
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-08
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK MARKET.

CHICAGO. November 8 Omitted States
bureau Of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
10000 head; market very slow. but
tors now, buying; about steady to
strong With yesterdays mornings
early prices: practical top, 1S.45;
butchers. 17.90a18.45; light. 17.25a
1885: packing, 16.55al7,65: throwouts.
15.50a16.50; pigs, good to choice. 14.76a
1850.
Cattle-Receipts, 5000 head; good
native and western steers strong to
higher; others and butchers cattle
slow; calves strong to IS higher.
Sheep-Receipts, 1900 head: kill
days early trade; feeding lambs about
steady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-08

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE. Md, November Il
pm. quotations).- Wheat-Spot No. 2,
red winter. garlicky. 3.33Aa2.34; re-
ceipts, $3.50 bushels; spot No. 2, red
winter, 2.35%; receipts. 1928 bushels.
oats-Quiet; standard white. 801a
asked; No. white, 80 asked; re-
ceipts, 1859 bushels.
Rye-Steady; No. 2 western export,
1.76A; receipts, 21,505 bushels.
Hay-Quiet; No. 1 timothy, I'M
changed; No l clover mixed, I'M
changed
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-19
$4,000 FIRE
AT WELLINGTON
Nine Business Houses And Dwell
ingS Destroyed.

CheStertown, Md, Marcn IL
The town of Millington, located about
II miles from CheStertown, on the
Pennsylvania Railroad, was visited
by disastrous fire this morning and
about 100000 worth of property de-
strOyed.
The fire started in Eldridge Will
sons store located in the Cochran
Building, owned by Mrs. Kate Ton
kin. and burned the following dwell
ings and business houses: II. H.
Beneman' furniture store, w. T.
Nickerson & Co. butcher shop and
poultry dealer; Mrs. Lacy Spears
dwelling; DR.. H. n. Hynson's drug
store and dwelling, owned by DR..
Julian T. Powers, of Chestertown; +.
V. Cofferd's bakery and dwelling, c.
NJ. Turtt's three-story department
store. Mrs. Charles Harris dwelling,
and butcher shop, Charles Jones
store and dwelling, and James
Moore's dwelling.
This town was visited by $780,
600 fire in July, 1904, and Baltimore
responded to the needs of the peo-
pie.
A volunteer fire department got
today'S blaze under control at five
O'Clock after all efforts to get help
from nearby places failed. There is
no water system and wells were re-
lied upon to furnish water. A large
quantity of powder left in Hurts
store exploded, the shock breaking
the windows in the bank on the op-
posite side of the street and greatly
alarming the people.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-19
OPPOSED TO SWEARING
Washington Said Soldiers Could Not
Hope For Heavenly Blessing if
They InSulted 1t.

Whatever General Washington
may have done at the battle of Mon
mouth, he was against the use of pro
fame language, according to a cor
respondent of the Philadelphia North
American, who writes that paper:
ITO the Editor.-Cursing is sup
posed to be vice of soldiers. Let me
quote General Washington on the
subject of army swearing:
The General is -snrry.ta- be izzl
formed that the foolish and wicked
practice of profane cursing and
swearing, vice heretofore little
known in the American army, is
growing into fashion; he hopes the
officers will, by example as we'll as in
f1uence, endeavor to check it, and
that both they and the men will re-
fleet that we can have little hope of
the blessing of Heaven on our arms
if we insult it by our impiety and
folly; added TO this, it is a vice so
mean and low, without temptation,
that every man of sense and charac-
ter detests and despises it.
GEORGE WASHINGTON,
Commander in Chief of American
Forces"
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-19
Children's Opportunity Of
Helping Win the War

Washington, d. c., March 16.-
The 1917 corn crop of many dis
tricts even far down into the corn
belt States is i'll poor condition for
use as seed. In many cases the seed
selected last faii froze before drying
and contains weak and dead ears.
Even at this late date the best place
to get seed for those who can is from
corn grown in the neighborhood. I'm
less a preliminary termination test
shows that most of the ears will
grow, careful sorting followed by
termination testing of each individ-
ual ear chosen will be necessary.
After testing various methods the
United States Department of Agrl-
culture has found the rag doll' tes-
ter, simple, cheap and satisfactory,
and has just issued Farmers Bulle-
tin 94S, The Rag Doll Seed Tester;
It's Use in Determining Which Ears
of Corn Are Fit For Seed" a copy
will be sent free on application.
BY the use OF this tester during
the next few weeks even an eight
year old child can find out which ears
can be depended upon to grow. The
situation is unusual and calls for un-
usual precautiOn. Unless this indi-
vidual ear testing is promptly atten-
ded to, thousands of farms Will have
poor stands, wasted labor, idle land,
or soft corn this year. To replant
or TO plant seed of southern varieties
is likely to cause a recurrence CT the
soft corn situation next fail. Test
ing out from locally grown supplies
the ears that will germinate is the
best means of obtaining seed that
will produce a good stand and 6 we'll
matured crop.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-19
REAPINC BENEFIT
From the Experience of Cambridge
People.

We are fortunate indeed to be able
to profit by the experience of our
neighbors. The public utterances oil
Cambridge residents on the following
subject will interest and benefit
many of our readers. Read this
statement. No better proof can be
had.
Mrs. Benz. H. Richardson, 2O6
Franklin ST, Cambridge, says: Over
a year ago l had severe bachache and
suffered a great deal when doing
anything that obliged me to stoop.
At such times, l had sharp, shooting
pains in the small of my back and
they annoyed me all the time. l
learned of Doan's Kidney Pills and
bought a box at Craig & Sons Drug
Store. After using them, | was
cured
Price soc. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Richardson had. FosterMil-
burn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, NY. Adv.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-19

When you have a bilious attack
your liver fails to perform its func-
ions. You become constipated. The
food you eat ferments in your stom-
ach instead of digesting. This in
flames the stomach and causes maui
sea, vomiting and a terrible head
ache. Take Chamberlain's Tablets.
They will tone up your liver, clean
out your stomach and you will soon
be as well as ever. They only cost
quarter-Adv.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-19

l have for sale or rent about rs
building lots in different locations in
Cambridge, suitable to gardening
and trucking Now is the time to be-
gin to plant your garden. Also a
part of the Bozarth farm for rent
Edward S. Phillips, Gay St, Cam
bridge-Adv. 3-1S-tf
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-19
FOR SALE.

| will sell at a bargain to quick
buyer the property on Race street.
occupied by DR.. M. Duke Smith, Or
will exchange it for a farm. This
property has electric lights and bath.
is newly painted and papered, and
has a nice garage. 1t is flrst-class
property for home or business.
Good location. Apply at once to
Edward S. Phillips.-Adv. 3-1S-tf.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-19
YELLOW PAINT
FOR STACKER
Iowa High School Teacher Given
Fresh Coat.

Ottumwa, Ia. March 13.-Leon
Battig, an instructor in the high
school at Abba, suspected of disloy-
atty, was last night dragged to the
Court House steps and there given a
coat of yellow paint. Battig said
war was against his religion and had
refused to push the sale of thrift
stamps. He was asked to resign,
and could not be found today.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-19
ChamberIain's Cough Remedy IA Fa-
vOrite For Colds.

]. L. Easley, Macon, ILL.,, is speak
ing of Chamberlain Cough Remedy
says, During the past fifteen years
it has been my sisters favorite medi-
cine for colds on the lungs. 1 my
self have taken it a number of times
when suffering with a cold and it al
ways relieved me promptly.-Ady.