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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21

message which was signed by Premier Lenine and Foreign Miniser Trotzky
 London. February 20.-The news that Leon Trotzky. the bolshevik foreign German imperial chancellor, Count Won Hertling accepting the peace terms of the central powers. has caused great excitement in Berlin, according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Am sterdam. Chancellor Won Hertling is expected to make a statement in the Reichstag tomorrow bearing on Ger many's reply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
Summary Of News From All War Fronts and Capitals

The German invasion of Russia continues unimpeded
 Apparently cessation the eastward of the entirely lak
 (which corresponds with interests hut theC fore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
Prince Of WaIes Takes Seat

London. Tucsday, February ls The Prince of Wales took his oath in the seat ascribed to him in the House of Lords today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21

By massed attacks of shock troops, especially drilled and maneuvered, for the onslaught Secretary Baker said, the Ger man staff hopes to smash through
 But the Secretary points out the Ger man high command must realize 1t will encounter far more difficult tactical ob- stacies than any other attacking army mas hitherto encountered. Apparently the Secretary with much information at his command which cannot be given to the public shares the opinion of the allied experts that the line will withstand any German shock against it.
 While there have been outwardly no new developments in the military situa- tior in the west during the period under review,' says the Secretary's commu- nique, 'yet it is apparent that both the enemy and the allies, after the exten- sive preparations which have been si- lently and systematically carried on. are ready for battle. The Germans have re- gently withdrawn number of their vet eran west-front units from the first line trenches and are busily training them in mobile warfare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
Baker's War ReUieu
 Agdin Forecasts Big
 German DriUe Soon

Washington February 20Seary his offensive tie line with a of confidence.
 Both allies after and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
First American Built Battle Planes Are On
 Way to French Front

Washington months ahead the
 In making this tonight the frs shipment although itself larg difficulties building industry"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21

Berlin, February 20.-(via London)-The forward move the eastward into Russia continues cordng official issued this evening" The text of the communic ation says: "The forward movement continues in the east German troops have entered Eshonia Werder has been passed through in eastery direction"
 
 probable that the Oesel Islands which lie off the Eonia which been cuped by the 65 miles southwest of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
GERMAN HOPES

According to advices received, the German general staff hopes that by massing large number of these picked shock battalions,. which have been in tensively trained. they may deliver q crushing blow.
 The bulk of the German forces are now assembled in the west. But large number of these units are wholly untrained in the method of western. front warfare. which differs radically from that con ducted along other fronts. Furthermore. the German higher command realizes fully that their forces will meet with far more difficult tactical obstacles than any hitherto encountered by an attacking army. A break through was possible in Russia only after the morale of the
 sContinued ss Page Nineb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
German Army ContinuesA Aduance
 Into Great Russia

Town of Werder, in Esthonia, Just 65 Miles From Reval Is Passed, and Still There Is No Halt. As Commanded, Bolshevik Leader Is
 Hurrying Forward the Original of
 Acceptance of Berlin Peace
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21

Paris, Februay 20.-French detachments made a heavy at tack on the Germans in Lor- raine today, entering the Ger man lines over a large front and capturing more than 400 prisoners, according to the war office announcement tonight.
 AMERICAN LINE RAIDED
 With the American Aitny in France, February 20.-(By the Associated Press. )--The Germans again att tempted raid against the American lines last night, but the raiders were discovered, and the artillery, respond ing to rocket signals, laid down heavy barrage almost instantly. The Germans path back to their line was marked by red lines.
 During the night a machine gun. bullet killed an American private. Enemy planes flew over the entire position repeatedly today. One Amer ican machine. in dash over an enemy trench, sprayed it with machine gun bullets
 BRITISH NIGHT REPORT
 London, February 20.-The report from Field Marshal .Haig's headduar- ters tonight says.
 "A few prisoners were brought in oy our patrols on the southern portion of the front. A raid was attempted by the enemy early this morning east of Armentieres. but was repulsed.
 .rhe hostile artillery has shown some activity during the day in the neighborhood of St. Quentin and southeast of LaBassee."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21

Hot alone In Germany but also in austria- Hungary, tho fecommencement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21

.ce.tinued es Page Ninel
Evening star., 1918-02-28
TEXTILE WORKERS STRIKE.
Baltimore Mills Have Government
Contracts for Cloth and Tentage.

BALTIMORE. Md, February 2s.-The
textile union workers at the Woodberry
and Mount Vernon Cotton Duck Mills
here have called a strike to take effect
tomorrow. These mills have govern
ment contracts for cloth and tentage
for the Army. The strike is declared to
enforce demand for closed shop.
During the last three years the COM
pany has entered into an agreement
each March l with Local 977." declared
Henry Baltger, president of the plant.
THE demands made this year include
shorter hours, an increase of 10 per
cent in rates of pay and closed shop,
or 100 per cent shop, as it is called.
I'VE had already carefully consid-
cred changes, in hours and pay rates
which we could make, and, although
these were larger than the demands,
they We're fully conceded. But there is
therefore one question and only one
question preventing a settlement. and
that is a closed or 100 per cent shop"
There are about 1900 workers at
these two mills.
Evening star., 1918-02-28
HUSBAND ASKS POLICE TO
LOCATE MISSING Wife
Mrs. Sarah Nicholson Said to Have
Taken Son With
Her.

Mrs. Sarah Nicholson, nineteen years
old, wife of Thomas Nicholson, s1S II
street. is reported missing. Her hus-
band asked police Of the first precinct
last night to find her. saying she left
their apartment before O'Clock, TAX
ing with her their two-year-oId son.
Nicholson told the police his wife
also took an extra supply Of clothing
and suggested she probably went to
visit relatives. He said his wife is a
tritie over five feet tall and has brown
eyes and black hair, and the boy has
light hair.
Mrs. Marion Callily. 3G43 11th street,
has asked the police to find her daush-
ter. Irene Callily, seventeen years old,
who disappeared from home Monday
afternoon. The missing girl is short
and stout. When she left home she
wore a dark costume, black coat trim
ed with fur and cream -colored shoes
Her mother told the police she carried
her clothes in two suit cases. Nothing
has been heard from her, nor have the
police obtained any clue to her where
aboutS.
Evening star., 1918-02-28
SPRING HORSE SHOW
j. SET FOR APRIL 1927
Association Reorganizes for Annual
!: Event, to Be Held at Airing
ton Park.

Washington will hold its annual
spring horse show. to be augmented
this year by military and amateur rae
ing, at its new plant across the Po-
romac river. near the south end OF
Highway bridge. April % to %. This
date. which is about two weeks earlier
than the shows usually have been held,
has been approved by the National
Hunt and Steeplechase Association. un-
der whose auspices the racing will be
conducted.
Arlington Park is the name Of the
new plant, which is equipped with a
half-mile race course and quarter-mile
chute. steepiechase course surround
ing the fiat course and other appurte-
nances. making it probably the. best
amateur plant of its kind in tho coun-
try.
The National Capital Horse Show
which conducted the old shows at the
exh1bitio ngrounds, 18th and D streets,
IS in charge or the new enterprise,
having just been reorganized and in
corporated under the name of the Ma
tional Capital Horse Show and Military
and Amateur Racing Association. The
1ncorporators are Gen. James A. Bucha-
nan. =. :. A., retired; District Surveyor
Melvin c. Hazen. Rear Admiral Cary r.
Grayson. IL Rezier Du1any. former Dis
1rict Commissioner Cuno H. Rudolph,
Arthur u. Addison. Thomas Bones. Will
liam +. Hit and n. H. Luttrell.
The association is capitalized at SEQ
900 and its stated object is to promote
the breeding of thoroughbred horses,
The stock is held by Gen. Buchanan
Ar. Hazen. Larz Anderson. Col. Robert
N. Thompson. Joseph Letter. n H. Lut-
trell. James ParmaIee. James y. An
drews. William E. Fowler, John J. DUFF,
n. Rozier Dulany, Arthur D. Addison
and Thomas Bones.
The meeting will be held just before
the beginning of spring racing at PIN
lico, and purses of from $3.50 to 5000
will be offered. 1t is expected that
many owners will condition their
horses at the Arlington track and par
ticipafe in the fiYe-daY meeting
Evening star., 1918-02-28

President Wilson today sent to the
Senate the nomination of Edward b.
Kimban to succeed himself as judge of
the Municipal Court of the District.
Judge Kimbails first term began
February Z. 1914. when he was named
to succeed Judge Charles S. Bundy.
Judge Bundy's reappointment at that
time was urged by members of the bar
and other prominent Washingtonians,
but his age prompted the Attorney Gem
eral to recommend his retirement.
Judge Kimball was born in Washing
ton March 2S. 1871. He was educated
in the public schools of the District
and graduated from high school in 1890
He studied law at Columbian Univer-
sity, now George Washington, and also
a Harvard
He was admitted 10 the District bar
i'll 1895 and practiced continually until
his first appointment to the court
Judge kimball is unmarried and lives
at the Portner.
Evening star., 1918-02-28
REBUILD HOMES IN FRANCE.
Work of Reconstruction Goes On in
Devastated Lands.
Especial Correspondence Of The Even.
Ing Star and Chicago Daily News.)

Especial Correspondence Of The Even
Ing Star and Chicago Daily News.)
WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES, jan
uary 26.-The work of reconstruction
in the devastated regions Of France is
steadily. In the departement
of the Somme alone there were. after
the German retreat in March. 1917. 49,
600 houses entirely destroyed. and g.
500 badly damaged. In this depart
ment $50 houses have already been
made habitable again, and plans for
putting up 1900 portable houses, each
capable of sheltering one family, have
been adopted. Although the means are
scant, eco of these houses will be erect
ed each month. At the same time nearly
200 schools have been opened. The
actual work is being carried out with
the aid Of both the civil and military
authorities No effort to bring the de-
|serted fields and gardens back under
|Ou1tivation this year will be spared.
Hundreds ! Of Thousands Of garden
IrlantS have been distributed
Evening star., 1918-02-28
SARNIERO REPORTED SUNK.
Papers in Spain Announce Torpedo
ing of Another Spanish Shin.

MADRID, February 27-The Spanish
press announces today without official
confirmation the torpedoing Of the
Spanish ship Sarniero. Efforts to OBJ
tain official confirmation ELECTED this
comment:
"U-boats obtained better results
against Spanish shipping than against
Italian and French tonnage last week."
Spanish steamer Neguri had been tor
pedoed. She was the fifth Spanish ves-
sci to be sunk by submarines in as
many weeks. Available shipping rec
|ords contain no information concern.
1pE Spanish ship named SarnteZas
Evening star., 1918-02-28
Officials Here Silent.

While all officials here are silent. and
disposed to minimize discussion of the
subject, it is known that exchanges of
opinion are going on with the object Of
Ia perfect understanding between Japan,
the United States and the other CO.
! belligerents which would make the plan
of joint action wholly acceptable to all
and thoroughly define it's extent and
duration.
Russian representatives here oppose
action by the Japanese in Siberia, but
the co-belligerentS are thoroughly
alarmed lest the vast quantities of sup
plies piled up at Vladivostok, bought
and paid for with American cash,
should fall into the hands of the Ger
mans.
Evening star., 1918-02-28
Held on Joy Riding Charge.

Albert F. Mcgee and George W. Pat
ten were in Police Court today charged
with Joy riding In the automobile of
W. A. Kimmel. 1908 Columbia road. The
automobile was taken from in front of
1912 9Th street about 10 o'clock last
night and recovered in South WASH
1ngton by Bicycle Policeman CARAT,
who arrested the young men. A plea
of guilty was entered. The defendants
were held In $500 bond for the action
Of the grand jury.
Evening star., 1918-02-28
Anniversary Sale Of
Lily of France Corsets,
$3.50 and $500 the Pair.

These Corsets are made OF
fine French Brocle in flesh
color. Low bust model, some
with elastic top and long
skirt, and boned with wa1ohn.
They are comfortable, attrac-
tive, stylish corsets, of a make
many of our customers are
thoroughly familiar with.
Third floor, street.
Evening star., 1918-02-28

This Engish language spreads axnaz-
(xingfy these days 1t fs the despair Of
EgpsR1ntfsts that English threatens to
Evening star., 1918-02-28
Will Codify International Law.

That conferences between the members
of the league shall be held from time to
time to consider international matters of
general character, and TO formulate
and codify rules of international law,
which, unless some member shall signify
its dissent within a stated period, shall
hereafter govern in the decisions of the
judicial tribunal
That any civilized state desiring to join
the league shall be admitted to member
ship.
Discussing the league, the executive
committee says:
'1dealist. perhaps But is not the war
being fought for ideals? When peace
comes we must see to it that it is no
patch-up anair-mere precursor OF future
strife-but treaty broad, sane and per-
manent enough to be worthy OF all those
who have died for us. Surely in such a
peace the idea Of a league OF nations
would be embodied. And. hopes and de-
sires apart, it is perhaps hardly realized
that the proposal for the crea ton of some
such league OF nations is contained in the
allies note on war aims and has been
Endorsed by many of their leading states
Inen-Mr- Lloyd George, Mr.. Balfour,
Lord Robert Cecil. Mr.. Asquith Nate prime
Ininister), Cen Snu,s, President Wilson,
H. Pichon, to mention only few names.
The name Of Count Czernin as the spoSes-
man of the league on behalf of the cen
trail powers must not be overlooked.
Evening star., 1918-02-28
Discuss japanese Plan.

Japan's move to develop the feeling
of the allies toward "a proposal for
joint military operations in Siberia to
keep the vast stores at VladivoStok.
and also the Transsiberian railway
from falling into the hands of the Ger
man invaders of Russia was widely
discussed today among diplomats and
officials, but all were reluctant to give
opinions for publica ton.
Opinion in London that the declara-
ton of the japanese foreign minister,
Count Motono. in the Japanese diet,
could be interpreted only as declara-
ton that Japan was about to inter-
vene was regarded as further evidence
of the negotiations now proceeding be-
tween the co-belligerents to make the
action Of an international character,
proba bly, including the participation Of
American forces.
Evening star., 1918-02-28
Prominent bR|TONS
RPEACELEAGUE
Society Proposes That All Dis
putes Be Referred to Court
for Decision.
By EDWARD PRICE BELL.
Especial Correspondence Of The Even
ing star and Chicago Daily News)

LONDON, England, Februay p
Britain has league of nations society
and ii is active. 1t was founded to ad-
yocate an agreement among civilized
states that will serve as basis of per-
manent peace among them by providing
for the peaceful settlement OF disputes,
for mutual defense and for the OBJ
servance of treaties and national law"
Its president is the Rt. Hon. Lord Shaw
of Dunfermline and its vice presidents
include some twenty-five leading
Britons. II has strong executive COM
mittee headed by the Rt. Hon. ". II.
Dickinson. NJ. =.
The objects of the society are as fol-
lows: That a treaty shall be made as
soon as possible whereby as many
states as are willing shall form a
league binding themselves to use peace
full methods for dealing with all dis
putes arising among them
Courts Decision to Be Final.
That such methods shall be: ta) All
disputes arising out of questions of in
ternational law or the Interpretation of
treaties shall be referred to The Hague
court of arbitration, or some other ju-
dfcial tribunal. whose decisions shall
be final, and shall be carried into effect
by the parties concerned. (b) All the
other disputes shall be referred to and
Investigated and reported upon by a
council OF inquiry and conciliation, the
council to be representative Of the
. states which form the league.
That the states which are members of
the league shall unite in any action nee
essary for insuring that every member
shall abide by the terms of the treaty,
and, in particular. shall Jointly use
forthwith both their economic and mil
itary forces against any one of their
number that goes to war or commits
acts of hostility against another, before
any question arising shall be submitted
as provided in the foregoing articles.
That the states which are members of
the league shall make provision for
mutual defense, diplomatic, economic
and military, in the event of any one
OF them being attacked by state not
= member of the league which refuses
10 submit the case to an appropriate
tribunal or council
Evening star., 1918-02-28
Partnership of Nations

Societies with similar objects exist in
America. France and Holland. They diff
fer slightly in method. The American
league, for instance, does not propose to
enforce the decision of the judicial tri-
bunal nor does it propose that the sigma
tory powers should make provision for
mutual defense in the event of any of
their number being attacked by q hostile
power not a member Of the league--but
their ultimate aim is that which has been
stated by Mr.. Asquith as the establish
ment Of peace partnership of nations +"
Evening star., 1918-02-28
Anniversary Values in the
UPHOLSTERY and DRAPERY SECTION.


WE HAVE PROVIDED \ MOST ATTRACTIVE ARRAY
OF VALUES FOR HOME FURNISHERS
Window Shades 75c Each.
Handmade Oil Opaque Window Shades, made in
shops from 37nch CLOTH mounted Hartshorn rollers
Silk Upholstery Damask, SITS Yard. s
Splendid shades of blue green and red high quality
silk upholstery damask. About one-ha present value.
Bordered Curtain Voiles, 2lc Yard
White and with coored borders in floral and
shadow designs, aover patterns suitable for curtains
scarfs and bed covers
Printed Drapery Linens, $1.15 Yard.
Light and dark coorings artistic designs; remarkable
value at about one-lalf today prices
DoubIe-faced Warp-print Cretonnes, $1.o0 Yard
Fashionable and most seryieeabe for hangngs-
shadow and floral patterns artistic coorng 81 inches wide
Imported Cretonnes, 2Sc Yard.
In design they suitable for slip covers cushions
tans and draperes light and dark shades excellent quail
ity.-very specially priced.
Slip COVERS From the Above Cretonnes, $140O Set.
Slip Covers ior the ordinary piece OF Furniture,
made from the special Scretonnes, allowing IS yards for
the making. Fit and Workmanship guaranteed
foo,G G street.
Evening star., 1918-02-28
JAPAN FAvORS Joint
OPERATIONS IN SIBERIA
Directs Inquiries to Entente Powers
and U. S.-Would Save Supplies
at Vladivostok.

Japan has directed Inquiries TO the
entente powers and the United States
government to test their feeling to-
ward proposal to institute joint mill
tary operations in Siberia to save the
vast quantities of war supplies stored
at Eladivostok and along the Siberian
railroad. Criticism at home of the fail
ure of Japan to play larger part in
the war is said to have been influential
in bringing about the negotiations.
Officials here refuse to discuss this
subject for publication. but it is under
stood that so far as the United States
is concerned the proposition when first
broached was not wholly acceptable,
though the exchanges on, the subject,
which are still in progress. may result
in modifying the governments atti-
tude.
From the tone of the discussion of this
subject in official Washington it appears
that while the entente governments in
cline fayorably to joint campaign with
Japan in Siberia, they are faced with the
obstacle that practically none of them
Asiatic campaign. This statement does
not apply. however, TO the United States
which not only has some powerful cruis-
erS with large crews and marine contln-
gents now in ASiatic waters. but in addi-
ton has about 10000 troops in the Philip
pines and two full battalions-about 900
stronS-in China and o, the line of rail-
road where they could be rushed quickly
into Siberia.
While this whole American force would
be insignificant compared TO Japans great
naval and military resources at the scene,
the participation of the American troops in
the campaign would serve to maintain its
national character
Evening star., 1918-02-28
THE QUARTERS YOU ARE SPENDING FOR
THINGS YOU DON'T NEED

Would buy War Savings Stamps-and with every War
Savings Stamp and
something that good Uncle Sam
and it's safely when you War Savings Stamps And
added this fact of compounded
Evening star., 1918-02-28
WOMEN'S FRENCH
WOLFE HANDkERCHIEFS
Anniversary Price, 2Oc Each
e for 81 M
6 for $1.00

These are dainty handker-
chiefs, in both white and colors,
and very attractive.
Main floor, center.
Evening star., 1918-02-28
1918
Anniversary Values in
CHINA, GLASS & HOUSEFURNISHING

CHINA, GLASS & HOUSEFURNIS7lNG
Teacups and Saucers, $500 Dozen
Hand decorated Nippon China Teacups and Sauccrs in
artistic designs.
Bedside Water Sets, 3Sc Each
forms
Glass Tumblers, Csc Dozen
Thin Glass Table Tumblers OF splendid quality.
Bathroom Fittings, SIC Piece
1s-nch Towel Bars, Toilet Paper Holders Combination
Tunbler and Toothbrush Holder each piece heavily nickel
plated and non-rusting.
Aluminium Saucepan Sets, $I.l8 Set
Three in the set 2-pnt, 5pint and 4pnt sizes; Tipped
pans with fuengh handles without crevices
catch and hold dirt.
Brooms, Csc Each
Medium ght 4-strng Broons OF good durable broom
stock.
Palmetto Scrub Brushes 15c Each
A stiff fiber brush that will give. excellent service
Cheese and Cracker Sets, $1.00 Each
Cut Glass Sets dainty floral and foliage patterns with
cut beaded edge.
Cut-Glass Berry Bowls, 85c Each
Useful S-inch Cut Glass Berry Bowls floral foliage
designs striped background.
-A
Evening star., 1918-02-28
BOYS JUNIOR NORFOLK
WASH SUITS
Anniversary Price, $1.95

These are stylish little suits,
carefully made of dependable
fabrics-plain colors of cadet,
oxford, green, tan and striped
effects-and will wear splendid
ly. This is an excellent oppor-
tunity for mothers to buy a sup
ply of suits without the bother
of making. 5 to 8 years.
Fourth floor, G street.
Evening star., 1918-02-28
Anniversary Sale of
Women's High and Low Shoes, $6.75 Pair.

Plain-toe Black kdkp model Spanish
leather heel good OF widths "A
White Kdkn Woodlawn
sole and French Louis heel AA d widths.
Kidskn
weight sole and leather Spanish heel "A widths
small hand-urn sole
welt sole and Spanish leather heel "A o widths.
white kdskin black collar
IA o widths
all model,
desirable sizes model Very specially priced sd7 pair
hor stree
Evening star., 1918-02-28
Misses and Small Women's Dresses
Very Low Priced for the Anniversary Sale.

Dresses, specially priced at $1375.
TAFFETA SILK.
CREPE
CREPE METEOR
COMBINATIONS GEORGETTE TAFFETA
NewO kirt
effects
Of
Dresses, specially priced at $1s75
GEORGETTE DRESSES
CREPE DRESSES
F0rthf street..