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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-09

At the beginning OF the week the
Germans, finding they could not make
much progress toward Bethune, at
the south par Of their salient, because
Of the stubborn resistance of the Brit
ish at Glvenchy, Festubert and LOGON,
turned to the north and undertook 10
flank Ypres by driving the British
from the Ballleul-Neuve Egllse, Wul-
Observation-Disclosures line. For two
days the attacks of the Huns we're
beaten back with fearful slaughter.
but then Field Marshal Haig was COM
PEELED to give ground and retired from
part Of the famous Messines ridge, at
the same time drawing his lines nearer
to Ypres. There was still higher
ground at his rear, however, and his
generals and men displayed a cheerful
optimism that cOntrasted with the de-
preston caused in England and, to a
considerable extent, In America by
what looked like serious reverses.
Not for a minute did the men who are
doing the fighting admit that they
were beaten or could be beaten by any
forces Hindenburg could bring against
them, and though the Hun, when he
/ had taken Bailleul. was within "a
miles of Dunkirk, they still had no idea
Of permitting him to force his way to
/ the coast.
In the effort TO reach the La Bassee
. canal and take Hazebrouck, the enemy.
/ after intense artillery preparation, at
tackled along the front from Meteren
TO Robecq, but was repulsed Mt almost
every point and sustained heavy
losses. The allied artillery was espe-
ci0lly effective here and east of Be
thune and the Germans found It al
most impossible to bring up their
transport trains.
On Thursday the enemy resumed
his attacks In the Bethune region,
throwing a number Of light bridges
across La Bassee canal near LOGON.
These we're swept away by the British
artillery and machine-gun fire and
large numbers Of Germans were killed.
Again and again the Germans re-
newed the attack, using more than
125,O00 fresh troops on the 12-mile
front between St. Venant and Given
chy, but each time they were thrown
back with appalling losses. French
infantry and batteries cO-operated
with Haig's forces.
~
Save for certain engineer units, the
American troops had not yet been en-
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-09

The evident and urgent need for
more soldiers helped to hasten Lloyd
Georges man-pOwer bin through par
lament, despite the opposition caused
by the clause applying CONSUMPTION to
Ireland. The government also pre-
pared to introduce its home rule bill
which II announced 1t would pass Or
fall in the attempt. There was con-
siderable dissatisfaction in England
over the fact that the British in FIand-
ers were so badly outnumbered by the
Germans, and the blame, II any, was
not placed, there were insistent calls
for the return of Sir William Robert
son to the position of chief of the i'm
perial general staff. On Thursday
Vlscount Miner was made secretary
Of state for war. the earl Of Derby be-
coming ambassador to France.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-09
HOW TO AVOID
BACKACHE And
NERVOUSNESS
Told by Mrs. Lynch From
Own Experience.

Providence, r. Lei was all run
down in health, was nervous, had head
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-09

That this is the view of Secretary
Of War Baker also is made plain In
his report TO the president, made on
his return last week from Europe. In
a sentence this was that the United
States must furnish the strength that
will crush Germany, and must furnish
II at once. II Mr.. Baker ever thought
the war was 1000 miles away" his
trip abroad has cured him Of that de-
fusion. There is now no warmer ad-
yOcate Of the policy Of giving force,
precision and rapidity to American ac-
tivities, and on his own behalf and
that of his department he pledged bet
ter results in hurrying men ard NUM-
tons to the fighting front.
AS for the American troops now in
France. Mr.. Baker had nothing but
praise for their condition and their
military qualities. They have made
good IN every way, he said. Those
same troops during the week had op-
pOrtunity 10 show the stuff they were
made Of, for several times the Ger
mans made fierce attacks in the Toul
sector. Each time they were repulsed.
and the Yankees went into the fray
with JOY that did the hearts of their
officers good. Their bravery, GOODNESS
and efficiency were so general that
their commanders had difficulty in
picking out any men for especial CON-
mendatiOc.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-09

The week was marked by the death
OF United States Senator WWiam Joel
Stone Of Missouri.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-09

gagged in the big battle, but they were
steadily and rapidly moving up TO
their assigned positions, and the news
that more and more of them were be-
Ing hurried across the Atlantic was
greeted with enthusiasm by the Brit
ISL and French officers and men. They
are needed. and needed quickly. for the
allied commanders. though believing
their lines cannot be broken. know the
enemy is still very strong. and I'M
doubtediy IS gathering his strength for
further tremendous efforts. While he
we'll might be held by the allied forces
now there. he can only be crushed and
driven back when they have been
greatly REINFORCED by the boys from
America.
Moreover. the commanders OF the
allies say no greater mistake could be
made than to think this is the final
battle. Even If it can be called de-
cisive. it is absolutely essential that
the United States send over all It's men
as quickly as possible, that all possible
eventualities may be faced and the
right kind Of a victory ultimately en-
forced.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-09

Save for certain engineer units, the
American troops had not yet been en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
MEAT WASTE INDUSTRY
COMBINE IS SUSPECTED

PHILADELPHIA, January 5.-In-
vestiEating the business of dealers in
meat waste, the Federal Trade Com
mission today heard testimony of w.
S. Allen. an official OF the NJ. L. Shoe
maker Company. dealers in butchers
scraps and refuse and independent
renderers and dealers in fertilizers
The witness made the charge that the
American Agricultural Chemical Com
pany attempted to force his concern
into a price-fixing agreement, and
when it refused declared war, which
since last May has cost the Shoe
maker company $4,000.
Allen testified that E. ]. Murphy
of the American Company in September
extended the olive branch and when the
overture was refused he threatened to
put 'em out of business" Mr.. Allen
said that Murphy acknowledged that
the competition had also cost the Amer
duced letters to the effect that the lat
ters concern is paying 20 cents q pound
for butchers scraps in Philadelphia. and
cents In New York and only half q cent
a pound in Detroit
The examination Of witnesses was con-
Quoted by Francis J. Heney. special cotin-
sci for the commission. who said the fnves-
tigation here would be confined chiefly to
the meat waste business. The investiea-
ton in Boston," said Mr. Heney. fairly
developed the fact that there In a COM
bination which has for several years large
ly controlled the meat waste business in
New England. We are here to see how
far the same, or similar combination. Is
controlling the business in Philadelphia"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
HERE ARE GERMAN PEACE TERMS
AS SUBMITTED TO THE RUSSIANS

years the rights OF the most favored
nation in questions of commerce and
navigation (This clause is apparently
that carried in q German wireless mes
sage received in London and sent by
cable on December 3D.
Article VIII. Russia agrees that the
administration Of the mouth of the
Danube be intrusted to European
Danube commission, with a member
ship from the countries bordering upon
the Danube and the Black sea. Above
Brila the administration is to be in the
hands OF the countries bordering the
river.
Article TX. Military laws limiting
the private rights of Germans in Rus
STA and of Russians in Germany are
abolished.
Article x. The contracting parties
pendftures. nor for damages suffered
during the war, this provision includ-
ing requisitions.
Article XII. Each party is to pay for
damage done within it's own limits
during the war by acts against inter-
national law with regard to the sub
Jects OF other parties, In particular
their diplomatic and consular repre-
sentatives, as affecting their life
health or property. The amount ID to
be fixed by mixed commissions with
neutral chairmen.
Article XII. Prisoners OF war who are
invalids are to be Immediately re-
patriated. The exchange of other pris-
oners IL to be made as soon as possi-
Bile. the times to be fixed by a Ger
mano- Russian commission.
Article XIII. Civilian subjects in
| termed or exiled are to be Immediately
released and sent home without cost
to them.
Article XIV. Russian subjects OF
German descent, particularly German
colonists, may within ten years emf
CRATE to Germany, with the right to
liQutdate or transfer their property.
Article XIV. Merchantmen OF any OF
the contracting parties which were in
,, ports OF any other party al the be-
ginning Of the war. and also vessels
taken as prises which have not vet
been adtudged, are to be returned, or, ii
that is impossible, to be paid for.
Article XVI Diplomatic and consular
reiations are to be resumed as soon
as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
PUT HEATING BILL
THROUGH, He URGES
Representative Carter Wants
Living Wage for Employees
Of Government.

Representative William H. Carter OF
Massachusetts, wants to see the Keat-
ing bill, now before the House appro-
priations committee. passed as soon az
possible, to afford a living wage to the
thousands OF government employees
As a New Year greeting he notified ali
of the 1000 employees in his factories that
they would receive 5 per cent of their an
nuai salaries as a gift. Since September
he has been paying them a 10 per cent
war bonus, so that in reality he has been
giving a Is per cent increase in wages to
his employees
Il am a firm believer that good sal
aries and short hours promote EN-
cheney. In my own experience as an
employer of large numbers OF workers
have tested this out and know from
personal experience that the contented
employee who has decent home. good
food and clothing win do the most work
and spread spirit OF cheer through the
plant
There can be no question that the
abnormal increase in cost of everything
the government worker must have 10
live has made their lot trying one.
The government should do as ali other
progressive and efficient employers are
ing salaries to balance as nearly an
possible the tremendous cost In living.
THE worried clerk cannot bring his
or her best attention to the affairs Of
the government. An increase in SAL
aries Will mean better work at the
time the government needs the best
services OF all.
Those who are now working for the
government could in many Instances
Quit the government service today and
get better salaries elsewhere, but they
are loyal to the government when IL
needs their help. Those who are work :
ing for the government under civil
service at low salaries, $1,000 or under.
could Immediately get work In outside
business that would pay them up to
$500.
from to 80 per cent graded increases,
does not ask one cent too much. I
creases. but this seems to be the meas
ure that will be passed When IL IA
reported out of the COMMITTEES / wifi
support It. and I am sure that the nnsi-
ton of the majority Of the members in
the House 10 to hurry its enactment q =
much as possible.
las j ind the sentiment in Conrress
1t Is In favor Of any substantial if,crea -
that any committee will report n,,t
What Congress seems to want IL An f,n-
portunfty to vote In favor OF An IL.
create for the government employer
that Will come the reArest possible 10
bsiSnsing With the bif increase II oost
action on IL The Inein bSrs beiievs IN
this - RALLY = war measure 20 holn ret
the governments work done In the best
shape.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03

by the Associated Press.
The German terms, as submitted to
the Brest-Litovsk conference are re-
ported in substance as follows:
First--Russia and Germany are to
declare the state of war at An end
Both nations are resolved to live to-
gether in the future in peace and
reciprocity. Germany will be ready. az
soon as peace Is concluded with Rus
sia and the rehabilitation OF tina Rus
sian armies has been accomplished. to
evacuate her present positions In occu-
pied Russian territory In so far as no
different differences result from arti-
Gle 2.
Second = The Russian government
having in accordance with It's princi-
pies proclaimed for all peoples with
out exception living within the Rus
sian empire the right of self-determina-
ton, including complete separation
takes coRnixance of the decisions ex-
pressing the will OF people dentinding
a full state OF Independence and sepa-
ration from the Russian empire for
tions OF Esthonia and Livonia.
Article III. Treaties and agreements
In force before the war are to become
effective II not directly in conflict with
party obiigates itself. within three
months after the signing Of the peace
treaty, to inform the other which of
the treaties and agreements Will not
again become effective.
Article, ". Each OF the contracting
parties will not discriminate against
the subjects. merchant ships or goods
tof the other parties. $50
Article v. The parties agree that
with the conclusion of peace economic
war shall cease. During the time nee
essary for the restoration of relations
there may be limitations upon trade,
but the regulations as to imports are
not to be Of a too burdensome extent
and high taxes or duties upon imports
shall not be levied. For the inter-
change of goods an organization shall
be eYected by mixed commissions, to
be formed as soon as possible.
Article VI. Instead Of the CONNER
cial treaty OF navigation OF 1S9f-1904
which Is abrogated, a new treaty VIII
accord new conditions.
Article VII. The parties will gram
one another during at least went,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
Shortage Of Power to Move
Cars in Rail Freight Yards
Is Factor in Local CONGESTION

Although the failure of local con-
signees to unload freight promptly
probably has contributed to the Wash
ington freight yard jam, another major
factor has been the lack of locomotives
to place cars so they could be unload
ed. This was brought out for the first
time today in report prepared in the
Office of Interstate Commerce Commits
sioner McChord to be transmitted to
Director General McAdoo
Referring to the local coal shortage.
the report states that, December 81,
there were in the Pennsylvania Yards
thirteen cars OF bituminous coal. of
which twelve were received December
rs and one received December 26. There
also was one carload OF anthracite coal
received December IS, which had moi
been unloaded on December 81, despite
the pressing local demand for hard coal,
The report today upon conditions in
Washington forms part Of a ueneraI
report prepared by more than 100 in
spectors under Commissioner McChord.
following request from Mr. McAdoo
for an outline of conditions relative To
freight congestion in cities all over IN .
country.
The report shows that at 8 am. De-
cember 81 the Pennsylvania railway had
$50 cars in all yards for unloading. was
room and had on hand. having been
placed for more than forty-eight hours
SIS cars. OF these las were for The
government. of which 11s were nlaca6
in the navy yard.
The Pennsylvania railroad also had
on hand on that date. for movement
in the Potomac and Benniag yards I'M
loads and 6s4 esnpties, of which $50 were
empty coal cars.
At am. on the same date the Raj
timore and Ohio road. in Washington
had 207 loads placed for unloading. 81
which IS were coal; SIS other loads in
train yards. not placed. on account Of
mo power. meaning no locomotives;
81 cars held up forty-eieht hours or
longer. Of which 8 were for the gov
eminent.
The Baltimore and Ohio had on hand
for movement 258 loads and 400 emptIes
including 81 empty coal cars, which had
been on hand more than twenty-four
hours The report states:
There was shortage of power in
both road and switching service"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
ARGENTINE AMBASSADOR
HERE SAID TO HAVE QUIT

BUENOS AIRES. Argentine, January
st Is reported without confirmation
that DR.. r. s. Naon, the ambassador at
washington. has resigned In conse-
quence of friction arising on the publ
cation OF the secret kilograms sent by
Count Won Luxburg, before his dismiss
sal as German minister to Argentina, to
Berlin through the medium of the
Swedish legation.
In these kilograms Count Won Lux
burg advised the Sinking without
trace" OF Argentine vessels and advised
hts government concerning German
propaganda in South America.
DR.. Naon. the Argentine ambassador,
when informed of the foregoing dis.
patch from Buenos Aires, said there
was no comment he could make, and
added in response to q question as to
whether he had resigned. Mot that /
know OF.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
RADICALS "ExTERMlNATE"
FRENCH AND BRITISH

PETROGRAD. Monday, December 81.
A dispatch to the British embassy
from the British consul at Hardin, Man
churia, says the British and French
residents OF Irkutsk, Siberia, have been
"exterm,nated' in the recent fighting
against the bolshevik forces. The dis
patch adds that Irkutsk was under
heavy bombardment for two days and
much property was destroyed
The embassy 10 inclined to believe that
the word "exterminateld" Is an exag-
eeration. Although there are no Official
figures at hand. 1t Is said that there arc
not more than fifteen French and Brit
ish residents In Irkutsk 1t Is not
known whether any Americans were
there, though IL 10 believed there were
not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
AMERICAN BANK BRANCH
IS SEIZED IN MOSCOW

PETRoGRAD. Wednesday. January a.
The Moscow branch OF the National city
Bank OF New York. which for several DAYS
escaped the general order for the con-
fiscation of all banks there. was seized
by the bolsheviki Saturday night. H. j.
Dreher, the manager. was not arrested.
The Petrograd branch OF the National
City Bank, which was seized by the
bolsheviki q week ago. expects TO ar
Of American residents in = few days. The
currency shortage in Russia is becoming
Increasingly serious.
NEW YORK, January 3.-The Moscow
branch OF the National City Bank was ca
tablished only about month ago, officials
~ -ffe bank said today. They had receiy.
ri no word of It's seizure. Mr. Dref,er.
the manager. had a half dozen employees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
D. c, NOW UNABLE
TO CLEAR WALKS
Commissioners Advise Against
Government Attempt to Re-
move Snow and Ice Now.

Owing to the magnitude OF the work
of cleaning the snow and ice from the
sidewalks Of Washington. the District
Commissioners in a report to the Sem
ate on this question today advised
against an attempt to have all the snow
and ice removed from the sidewalks by
the District government.
Their report was made in reply to a
resolution introduced by Senator Poin-
dexter and adopted by the Senate just
before the Christmas holidays, asking
what steps, IL any. had been taken by
the Commissioners to clear the Side
walks Of snow and Ice.
Impossible to Get Men.
In their report the Commissioners
stated that to remove six-inch snow
fall from the sidewalks of Washington
would require force of SOILS men
and 1912 teams. They pointed out
that the regular street cleaning force
OF the District was $50 men and 80
teams.
n was manifestiy impossible owing to
tbe labor conditions and the difficulty in
getting workmen at present for them to
raise an army OF men to clean Off the
sidewalks, they said
They said that their present policy was
not 10 do anything about snow removal 4
unless there Is of least two-inch fall
of snow. when sidewalk snowplows are
sent out early in the morning to clean
nath for pedestrians until hoasehoiders
have an opportunity TO remove the snow
from the sidewalks.
In conclusion they said that the Com
missioners would consider It an ex-
travaannt policy to make any more ex-
tended effort to clear the snow from
the sidewalks. They pointed out that
under ordinary conditions snow rapid
"ly disappears in Washington due to
action OF the weather.
They recited the efforts which the
District Commissioners had made in
the past to have law enacted to COM
pei the householders to remove the
snow from the sidewalks. Two such
laws enacted by Congress have been
declared unconstitutional.
The commissioners said that only
So, 900 had been appropriated for the
removal OF the snow and Ice from the
streets and the sidewalks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
GIRL BREAKS DOWN ON
FAILING TO GET LODGING

The following fs q story about A call
naaA 81 noon toaav ~ . wn,,c. .-,.s
.''"ue - hoon .ooay " soune sTi
from q small Michigan town on
Washington woman residing On Har.
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salu ho1tnW- Inc aeses1
telephoned the facts to representA-
tive Of The, Star, to whom she IL per-
sonat1v ana favorahlv rnown lsoth
..sss- - a.. -. -
"Your name was given me BY .
chance acouafntance. to whom Won had
90. - $3.50.
once Deen me-. anu MN wu. : sal ~ J.
sresp,ns 80 on .o Hs.s @
eno sni isaS,.. TSA 80 ~. 49,.
explained that sne dio not see now sns
With no warning, the girl broke down
completely. She was young, well
aras.ed ana ~ av,aapt Reimbursement Che
ei.se.1 ON. - - So
ment to position In the small arms
division of the ordnance bureau of the
var Den,rtment JocatAd At 1904 7
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street northwest
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,a VIII ,,r,rtod sIir ha.rt,1 ~ snfere
m lion that rnorns ana hoarA are read.
iiy nrocurable IN tine National Cauitsl.
She went at once to her new place OF
employment, where she was told that
they knew nothing OF the matter and
could offer no suggestions rs to accom-
modatfons.
I have been walking the streets
Since my arrival here, and have been
utterly unable to md even prospect
of getting place to sleep. so, know
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
Peer Loans Home for War Use.

LONDON. January 3.-The Marquis OF
Crewe. former lord president of the
council. the Daily Express says. has
loaned his London home. Crewe house.
in Cursor street. to the government
for national purpose. The house will
be used. 1t 10 said, as the ofiicial head
quarters OF viscount Northciiffe and
the British mission to the United States,
thus becoming a great Anglo American
exchange devoted to the united work
Of the two countries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
December Circulation.

Distrtrf Of Columbia, ss
FLEMING NEWB0LD. business manager NJ
THE EVENING and SUNDAY sTAR, does SOL
EMMY that the actual number of COMES
Of the paper named sold and distributed DURING
the month Of December. A. y. 1917 was az fol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
COMPULSORY RATION
SYSTEM FOR ENGLAND

LONDON, January s.--compulsorv
rationing is to be put into effect In
England soon.. 1t was announced Of
ficially today.