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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1918-12-27
Hats vs.. HohenzolIern.

1T is difficult to see what the shape
OF a mans hat has to do with freight
cars" says William G. Shepherd in
Everybody's Magazine. And yet un-
der the conservation department of
the War Industries Board, hat max
ers are being encouraged to pack as
many hats as possible in one box, in
stead Of following the old custom of
putting three hats in a box. The saw
ing in space that was made by one
firm alone in this way in six months,
was 34s freight cars, enough to load
two Of the ten-minute ships. II the
ltime comes when American men are
asked to wear peaked derbies of the
Mother-Goose type. so that they can
be packed one inside another. ten or
twenty in a box. they will do IL gladly,
realizing how they are helping the
speeding freight trains to answer the
call Of the hungry ten-minute ships" :"
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j. S. DISCLAIMS
BAN ON MEXICO
Attempted Propaganda Is
Killed By War De-
partment.

An attempt to promote discord be-
tween Mexico and the United States
has been discovered and thwarted by
the Department of Labor. Persons in
terested in the discord took advantage
of the recent vacating of orders pro-
viding for temporary and special ad-
mission of Mexican labor to meet the
war emergency to spread the report
that a wholesale deportation of Mexi-
cans was planned by the government
The Department OF Labor yesterday
issued supplementary statement, ex-
planning the purpose of the recent or
der, and it will be translated into
Spanish and given wide circulation
among the Mexican population of this
country and in Mexico.
The Department explains that the
shortage of labor which made it
necessary to lower the bars to i'm
migration has passed, and that it
consequently would issue no more
admission to the country, but that
all permits issued prior to Decem-
ber IS would be honored for en-
trance up to January Is.
The some order permitted all
Mexican agricultural laborers. who
entered on such temporary permits
to remain through the coming agri-
cultural season, provided that Mex
ican> labor for railroads should be
shifted as far as passible to the bor-
der States, where climatic conditions
are favorable, and that Mexican
labor in the border States admitted
under these permits should be per-
mitted to remain until the Depart
ment makes further ruling.
The orders do not in any way af-
feet the permanent Mexican popula-
tion of the country. nor the normal
immigration from that country un-
der the existing laws.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1918-12-27
100, 900 u. S. Parcel Post
Packages Stolen in Year

New York. Dec. 26.-One hundred
thousand parcel post packages have
been stolen while in transit during
the last year, according to the chief
inspector of the New York post
office. This does not represent the
entire loss for the country, it was
added.
Furs, it is said. seldom reach their
destination and many insurance
companies are now refusing to
guarantee their safe delivery. Wom-
ems suits, silks. gentlemen's fur
nishings are next in order as bad
risks. Improper addresses were
also responsible for a heavy loss.
Inadequate sentences for mail rob-
berry is given as <one of the chief
causes of the growing number of
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1918-12-27
new YORK BOWS
HEAD IN WONDER
TO T0"DEv|L-D0GS"
Gotham Takes Off Hat to
Returning ''Gobs and
"Leathemecks.''
NOTABLES GREET MEN
Ninety War Vessels Take
Pat in Imposing River
Spectacle.

New York, Dec. 26.-New York
arose en- masse today to the oppor-
tunity to show how it regards it's
fighting seamen. As thousands Of SAIL
ors and Marines-keen-eye clean
Hmbed, erect typical young Ameri-
cans-disembarked from the battle
ships and other war vessels anchored
in the Hudson River and paraded
through snow covered streets, they
were given a welcome SURPRISING
even the triumphal return Of Ad-
miral Dewey. Noisy? No iron
mouthed cannon on any battlefield
ever emitted such roars as arose
from the thrOats of the welcoming
throng TO whose minds eye the sea
fighters recalled memories of their
exploits on ocean and land-of the
sinking of sea pirates; of the he
roic fighting at Cantigny and Cha
teau Thierry.
Earlier in the day the shore folks
had been treated to the greatest
display of fighting force ever made
by the American navy. Ninety bat
ueships, cruisers. destroyers and
other fighting craft, after passing
in review before the Mayfiower
President Wilson's yacht, had steam.
ed to a six-mils-long anchorage be,
tween tsee- New York City and New
Jersey shores.
Secretaries Review Parade.
The nineteen gun Secretaria
salute doomed 4! ON the various YES,
sells as they passed the Mayfiowel
near the Statue Of Liberty fol
aboard the yacht were Secretary o.
the Navy Josephus Daniels and Sec
retary of War Baker. Many other
notable persons were guests on tn,
Mayflower. included among whom
were Mrs. George Dewey, widow o.
COS71Sr-Fn ON PAcr TWO
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1918-12-27
Substitute Christmas
Celebrated By German.

London. Dec 26.-"Ersatz" was
the principal feature of Christmas
in Berlin.
Ersatz" means Substitute" 1t
is the most overworked word in
Germany this Christmas and in
ciudes forced gaiety as a substitute
for the usual spirit of the season.
Ersatz" likewise applies to Ber-
Inns food and drink. and the word
also substitutes Kris Kringle" for
Santa Claus and all that stuff. Ev-
erywhere the shop windows dis
inlay "Exsatx"
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YANKS RETURN
BY THOUSANDS
Half Dozen Transports Sail
ing from France, War De-
partment Announces.

Movement Of troops back from Eu-
rope in large numbers is announced
by the War Department The Mauro-
tania sailed from France December "A
for New York with 2W officers, 3,445
men and fourteen nurses on board.
The ship is expected to dock at New
York on December 90.
Included in the troops on board is
the Saith Infantry, except Company
II, which will at once be sent to
camps for mastering out. Sixty-four
per cent of the regiment will go to
Camp Dix, S per cent to Camp Upton,
and 20 per cent will be split among
Camps Dodge, Funston, Sherman, Gus
ter. Grant and Taylor.
The transport Antigone sailed De-
cember p and viii arrive at Newport
News about January 4 with the Fifty
second Regiment, c. A. c.. and other
detschments to a total of 12S officers
and 2,541 men. The Henderson sailed
December % and will dock January {
at New York with fourteen officers
and $50 men. The Espagne will bring
ten officers to New York January .;
the virginian nine officers to Newport
News January 5.
The transport Princess Matoika will
dock at Newport News January 2. but
Is carrying Battalions and Of the
Forty-thind Regiment, c. A. c., in
stead of the Thirty-seventh Regiment
as previously announced. This de-
tachment includes thirty-six officers
and 723 men.
Other transports on the ocean now
returning soldiers are the West A.
row, one officer; Eastern Queen. three
officers and one field clerk: TitouIa,
seven officers; Veendijk, with casual
Company 11e. two officers and fifty
one men: Hwah Jah. Casual Detach-
ment, No. 2. one officer and twelve
men. and eighteen officers.
Selection of detachments, including
about 2O.OOO officers and men for early
convoy home were announced by the
Chief OF STAFF.
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Lost in ''Framps." |"

Old Ben was one Of those good
hearted old darlIies who always wore
a smile. so when 1 met him yester-
day and watched his bent form and
anxious face feared the worst for
his soldier son.
Morning. Uncle Ben, What news
from your boy?"
"Oh, turrible bad. sub! Jus had
lettah from him; Use lost Airn.
He don't know where he is, and /
dom know where he Is: he's suah
lost Heah's his lettah: he says
I'm somewhar in Frampsi' Car
HaaNs NaEAkpA
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1918-12-27
Bolshevik Bank Head
Burns Deposit Books

Copenhagen.-High-h methods
of the Russian Bolsheviki with other
peoples money is shown in the action
in one bank where the doorkeeper was
appointed commissary and began by
burning all records of deposits to the
amount of 2oO.OooooO .roubles. more
than s1oo,0OO,Oo0 in terms of United
States money. One depositor, at least,
got his money back through the man
who printed the new currency Tor the
commissary and didn't hesitate TO run
Off more than his order called for.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1918-12-27
League Of Nations
Overdone, Says Solon

Senator Hoke Smith, OF Georgia. in
the Senate, yesterday afternoon.
strongly condemned the extreme posi-
ton of the ultra-pronounced advo-
Gates of the League of Nations prin-
ciple, which he declared has carried
them far and beyond the scope Of
idea of President Wilson'S sugges-
tions.
He declared that the kind of League
of Nations that is now being urged.
IL adopted, would subordinate the
United States Government and the vi
tai interests of the country to an in
ternational government, and such a
situation would not be tolerated by
the American people.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1918-12-27

An interesting picture OF a large
spisry on a precipitous mountain size
is shown in the Popular Mechanics
Magazine.
The slope has been cut into terraces
u to Is feet high on which more than
800 swarms Of bees are housed. each.
hive being placed on a concrete foun-
dstion. The land put TO this profitable
use would be worth little for any 9TH
er purpose. The hives. being high un.
are famed by the summer breeze and
are wsr1s h tbs Ss4R n winter.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1918-12-27
Take Steps
ToBuy 1919
Wheat Crop
Guarantee of Government
Must Be Carried Out,
Says Secretary Houston
to Chairman Lever.
SLhN. NI~ SEP.vcE

Congress yesterday was urged
Jointly by the Department of Agri-
culture and the Food Administra-
ton. to provide means to make 81
fectfye the governments guaranteed
price for the 1919 wheat crop. In
letter TO Chairman Lever of the
House Committee on Agriculture,
Secretary Houston submitted. on be-
half of his department and the Food
Administration, a memorandum on
" rJnditions, with suggestions
Z sIe1 Legislation necessary to meet
ana ,gituation.
Chairman Lever will confer with
Secretary Houston today. Early
consideration of the matter by the
House committee will follow, and
a bill to be prepared by the COM
mittee will be called up on the floor
shortly after the holidays.
Make Guarantee Effective.
81 join the Food Administration 81
said Mr.. Houston. lin presenting. al
the suggestion of the President, the
matter of making effective the
wheat guarantee price for the 1918
crop. The government, as you
know, has made the guarantee. and
it goes without saying that it must
be made effective
The United States Grain Corpora
ton, which handled the 1918 wheat un-
der the governments guaranteed
price, expires, under the present law,
June l. 1919 This agency. said Mr..
Houston, will have to be continued
or a new one created with power to
~ store and sell such wheat Of the
1S1y crop as may be offered to it,
Appropriation Necessary.
The Secretary urged appropriations
will have Ito be made on a basis TO
enable the guarantee to be main
tanned at all times by the purchase OF
wheat with funds provided by the
government and without relying or
outside credit"
Congress will have to extend beyond
June !, 1920. the period for which the
price was guaranteed, the letter con-
tinued, with such provisions as may
be necessary to protect the govern
ment from wheat harvested in 1924
being mixed with the 1919 crop. For
if producers cannot sell their wheat
to the United States before that date
and are left with wheat on hand, IL
will be felt that the obligation of the
United States has not been carried
out in good faith
up to this time" the Secretar,
points out, mo agency of the United
States has been created and charged
with the duty of making effective the
guaranteed price under this proclama'
tion.'
1t is estimated that about 5000, ,0O
acres will be sown to winter and
spring wheat. and that the yield will
be about 1,114.5oOO0o bushels. OF this
amount, 100000 bushels will be re-
quired for seed and 550,000.ooo bushels
for maximum home consumption. leav'
ing 474,5CO,0oo bushels for export ant
carry over.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1918-12-27
Riots Rule
In Berlin,
100 Killed
Liebknecht Declares Hour
Has Come; Ebert Gov
ernment Not Expected
to Survive.

Amsterdam. Dec. 6.-BIOody street
fighting has taken place in Berlin
since Tuesday resulting in. more
than 100 persons being killed and
many more wounded. The Reds"
led by DR.. Karl Liebknecht, have
announced that their hour" has
come to topple the Ebert govern
ment and unloose the class war for
which they have been sgitating
ever since the revolution.
Today, according to last sdvices.
has been set as the date for the
great final clash. Word is expected
momentarily that the Ebert regime
has been overthrown and that the
capital, at least. is under control OF
the terrorists. For Ebert has prac-
tically no troops left to stand by
him. The whole Berlin garrison Is
reported to have gone over to the
Spartacans.
A general alarm to all troops
hitherto loyal TO the government
was sent out by Ebert late Tues
day night after a day OF riots and
bloody clashes. A last appeal has
been made to the Berliners to de-
fend the moderate regime.
Ebert Government In Danger.
However. the whole trend OF af-
fairs in Berlin has been inclinin-
strongly toward the radicals and
II is feared that il Lieblinecht and
his followers make their threatened
attempt in earnest there is no
chance for the Ebert rule to sur
vive.
An important section Of Berlin
was at last accounts in the hands
of the rebels. The government =
organ Vorwaerts and the Prussian
war ministry have been seized by
them.
The best indication of the gain
of strength recorded on the side
of the Reds" is seen in the Berlin
report that LiebkneCht conferred
with the ministers. Were the gov
ernment as strong as Il was a
month or even two weeks ago. il
would not even have listened TO
him. 1t is pointed out
Sailors Dominate Situation.
Liebknecht's chief henchmen in
Berlin arc sailors. From the very
start OF the revolution the navy
men have dominated the situation.
1t was they who brought about the
whole upheaval. 1t is conceded that
If they now have gone over en-
masse to Iiebknecht. the outlook
is extremely black for the Ebert
regime.
Large numbers Of marines are re-
ported hurrying to Berlin from the
coast towns.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1918-12-27
Fight for District Diet
Kitchen Is On Again

Senator Kenyon Of Iowa introduced
an amendment to tire District APP
preparation bill yesterday to provide
81, 900 for the use of the Washing
ton Diet Kitchen under the direction
Of the District Commissioners.
Heretofore, Senator Gallinger of
Maine, now deceased. used to intro
duce such an amendment nearly every
year and each time he asked how the
item came to be left out of the
original Bill.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1918-12-27
Diver Works on Pixies Peak.

When a valve stem in one of the
Colorado Springs reservoirs on Pixies
Peak broke off, some time ago, the
superintendent of the water system
donned a diving suit and descended
into the ice-cold water. making the
repairs in seven minutes, says the
Popular Mechanics Magazine.
Other owners of reservoirs in the re-
gion are now making requests for the
use of the suit to do similar repair
work.
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18,HE WOMAN OF 68
ASSHEDEMANDSMARRIAC
Colored Nanny" with Whom He Hid, Gives
Up Boy Slayer, Who Declares to Police He
70 Murdered Aged Paramour Because She
Tried to Poison Him By Pouring Iodine in
Cup of Tea.

son." said Bowling. But I did not
go to see a doctor in the city.
II went to Mrs. Gates house at sos
W street northwest. 1 knew her
when she used to live at Colesville." ="
Bowling is a Washington boy. He
was born in Charles County. Nd, but
came here as a baby and was edu-
Gated in local public schools.
He does not know where his family
is. His mother is dead, he said, but
his father, a sister and three broth
ers are somewhere in WASHINGTON"
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Czechs at Saxon Border;
Ask Help from Berlin

Amsterdam, Dec. S.-Czecho troops
have arrived at the Saxon border.
along the Lausitz frontier, according
to dispatches from Berlin. The Saxon
government has telegraphed Berlin
for assistance.
Lausitz is a province lying between
the Elbe and Oder. north of Bo-
hernia. 1t was inhabited by Siavs in
the middle ages and derives its name
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daring youths trying to catch .
glimpse Of the distinguished guests.
As soon as Mr.. Wilson appeared
outside the Charing Cross station
the waiting multitude burst into
unending cheers. while the guns IN
the Tower OF London bombed a royal
salute, church bells tolled, bands
played and airplsnes whirIed over
head.
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CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-11-17
4 Warm Bath Robe for Him
Christmas HdndkerchiefS

broidered embroidery hemstitched hem 116 or Is inch.
 65c 75c; Irish linen. with elaborate simpler de- signs. in Irish appenzell hand embroidery. Sf00 three finished Irish linen. white. with French grey colored embroidery 25e; shamrock handkerchefs with white colored embroidery. well known and popular 35e three St00; Irish linen. with Irish penzen hand embroidered corners white or coors. Dozens of other patterns prices choose in boxes or open stock
Bisbee daily review., 1918-11-17
FziR FHR Annex taq n5sRssglg, ssesiaZs

Here is your opportunity chance buy your China carving set for Thanksgiving. a little less than other sell them for We share profits with you
 52 piece Dinner Set St0.75 Pretty gold patterns clear white China The siss of 1 large platter. small platter dinner plates. soup plates, pie plates bread and butter plates dishes cups. saucers tureen gravy bowl. butter dish. salad bowl creamer sugar bowl anG lid.
 3I piece Dinner Set s465 In gold design. iE heayyVare consists of cups saucers. dinner plates. 1 platter. pie plates sauce dishes
 Open Stock of Pretty China S5c to SIPS Aluminium Carving sets SIPS Steel Carving Sets .--- ---..--.-.-----.-- s225 - pieces, steel with white handles. anre and fork
Bisbee daily review., 1918-11-17
BlOuses S495, Monday Only

Georgete and de chine values up $5 We've
  tailored collars; cOllarless.
  them s and right uptOthemOment. demand. de chine A conveniently Monday S495
 FLOOR-BLOUSE SECTION
Bisbee daily review., 1918-11-17

At prices you will consider very moderate. you have been shopping about town
 -Flannelette night mighty welcome friends these cold wintery nghtsin fact they bedding.
 These gowns which are exploitering Monday, all made from splendid heavy qualities of outing flannel. and they're made just generously. long full as you would make them yourself Worthy of the strongest emphasis the line of Outna gowns. Ladies Sf.5o to S350 in sIpover styles. double yOkes and Billie Burke
Bisbee daily review., 1918-11-17

LINEN SETS to match up to tc -- $500
 The Fairs silks of course Silks that have body that rich and usousye within the reach of who would expenses These offered in every and color and pattern.
 SILK SHIRTING yd. -S135 to S25o Crepe pau crepe imported habuai beautiful satin stripes white and coored grounds and plain colors Can you imagine wider from which to selections.
 SILK CHIFFON VELVET, yd. s45o
 The 36 in width. rich qualitystree shades and black suits, dresses and wraps
 CHIFFON BROADCLOTH yd. $500 and $500
 Suits dresses skirts Do notice how many moGe fashion magazines chiffon bruadcloth? Two weights, medium and heavy, 54 in wide. All shades
Bisbee daily review., 1918-11-17
WOn1en's Coats at .S25.OO
'MEN,S COATS, S32.5O and S35.OO
NEW LINE JUST IN

the rather complete B2adcohe and
 with large collars effects when and
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-14
6 RAILROAD MEN
UNDER SUSPICION
In Connection With What is
Believed to be Plot to Rob
Pennsylvania.

Captain Ward, Lieutenant Piggans
and Special Officer kccch of the Pcnnsyl-
wanna railroad police, assisted by State
Detective Frank " Mccoy have sue
ceeded in uncarthing, during the last
few DAYS what they suspect is one of
the biggest and most systematic rail
road rohberies plots ever perpetrated
in this part of the system.
rs u result of their investigation four
brakemcn and two special officers have
been arrested
The clue is said to have been discovered
in the locker of one of the men in the
Edge Moor yard All SIX of the defendants
are residents OF Wilmington.
They are under 81 600 bail each for 8
further hearing
In addition 10 making the arrests the
Offers have recovered a large quantity
# cl thing. tobacco. whisky, gin and
4 he articles. some in lockers Of the men
~ ridge Moor and some in their homes
which have been searched One, II is
understood has been sending part Of the
plumber to relatives in Maryland, where
some Of il has been located The thefts
have been going on for several months
all over the division and up 10 the present
time the guilty parties have succeeded
in covering their tracks.
Three of the accused were arraigned
TODAY before Magistrate ellis and each
was held in 81 900 bail 10 await the
action of the grand jury.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-14
i. s. AIR FIGHTERS
WIN Il TO 8 DUEL
Shoot Down One of Circus" and
Another Limps Away; Amer
can Flyer Captured.
b Associated Press 10 Every Evening

h9 Asst0iattsi ttttes 10 f4Ntf4 Evening
With the American Army IN France.
Thursday june Is Two German air
planes were destroyed and another ap-
parently was driven down out of control
by American aviators on the Toul front
today
Three American fighting airplanos at
tackled German patrol machine at a
height Of 1000 metres The German fled
toward st Mhiel with the Americans in
pursuit and then to behind the German
lines ut Thiaucourt where the enemy
machine was brought down
The other Germans were accounted for
in a fight with German Albatross circus
Of twelve machines and three American
fighting airplancs which went to the aid
of two photographng airplanes under
attack hy the Germans Tie battle took
place at height Of 5000 metres over
Norroy, north Of Pont-A- Mousson Oue
German machine was shot down IN flames
while the other Is believed to have been
crippled
tine nt he american machines is MISS
ing Il was seen ia 20 down IN a nose
dive during the fight bur it is believed the
aviator landed safely and Was made
prisoner by the Germans All the other
American machines escaped unscathed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-14
DANIELS PLEADS FOR
FAIRNESS TO TEUTONS

Albany. y y, june IA An urgent
plea for far and just treatment by Amer
cans Of natives OF the Central Empires
who reside in thls country andsare loyal 10
the land Of their adoption WINS the domin-
ant note Of the Flag Day address here to
day Of Josephus Daniels, secretary Of the
navy.
let US or this day honor the men who,
born under other skies. share with US love
Of the flag, Mr. Daniels urged "but let us
not by unjust suspicion wrong the true
patriots who came from the Central
Empires whose loyalty and devotion 10
America is AS Wholehearted as is that of
those who have known no other land
Call the roll Of the nations defenders
on land and on sea and you will find some
names of those born on the Rhine and on
the Danube who are holding places Of
trust and honor These patriots have been
Inundated by the treaehery Of men of
their blood, they have been shocked at
such ingratitude rs well as outraged at the
sabotage and conspiracies Of the spies =