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The Washington herald., 1918-08-24
CECIL CHALLENGES
GERMAN MINISTER
Suggests Palmer Statement as to
Policy on Belgium.


London. Aug 22-"If DIR. solf means
to say that German Is prepared to re-
turn Belgium unconditionally and re-
store the damsne done by her, let him
say II so the World may understand
This was the answer Of Lord Robert
Cecil. assistant secretary Of state for
foreign affairs. to the statement made
at Berlin by the German colonial min
lister. DR.. W. s. solf. with regard to
Belgium.
Lord Cecil asserted DR.. Soils utter
ance was merely an attempt to infiu-
ence American opinion. He challenged
Germany to state bluntly her position
with regard to Belgium.
DR.. Soils statement as reported IN
Wednesdays cable dispatches was:
Belgium shall arise again after the
war as an independent state. vassal TO
no one. Gentlemen. nothing stands In
the way Of q restoration OF Belgium
but the enemy's will to war;
As to DR.. Soils explanation" of
Germany's policy toward the Russian
provinces now under her domination.
Lord Cecil said II merely constituted
q new announcement that German
acts were belying German words with
regard to the East
The Washington herald., 1918-08-24
Draft Eyader Executed.

Little Rock. Aug. 23-Ben Caughron,
member Of the working class union.
was electrocuted in States prison to-
day for the murder of Charles Kirk
land, deputy who was shot to death
last April in raid on Caughron's
home in Polk County. The raid fol-
lowed attempted draft evasion by
Caughron.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-24
First CONGREGATIONAL.

There will be a social for men In
uniform and young people at the
First Congregational church. Tenth
and G streets northwest tonight at
8 p. m.
All young people in the city are
invited. There will be a good pro-
gram followed by refreshments.
These socials help the young peo-
pie of the city to meet each other
and the young people of First
Church.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-24
NEW SYNAGOGUE WILL
BE DEDICATED TODAY

Congregation Tefereth Israel, the
new orthodox Jewish Synagogue,
Fourteenth street, between and s
streets. northwest. will be dedicated
at o'clock this afternoon.
Rabbi Dicovsky. the pastor, will be
In charge Of the dedication.
Cantoi Maisel, a famous Jewish
opera singer and noted for his rendi-
ton Of Jewish songs. will take part
In the program. Prominent speakers
Of Washington will address the con-
gregation.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-24
PRESBYTERIAN.
Church Of the Covenant
18th and N Streets

lSIh ana " strcets
Rev. CHARLES WOOD, ID. ID.
Minister.
Rev. HOWARD ID. TALBOT,
Minister'S Assistant.
SUNDAY, AUGUST Is.
s;fS-Eserygiri's Bible Class. Miss Mabel
Thurston, teacher. New six weeks
course. Subject. The Problem Of
Faith"
-Ail-Comers' Bible Class Hon Charles 8.
Hanlin, Of the Federal Reserve Board,
speaker. Meets Studio Hall. l2ls Conn.
ave.
II 10-Regular service Or. Wood breaches.
5;b-C. L vespers. Miss Zelma Chapman.
leader. Subject. The Problem OF the
Slums"
e:e-C Z. Miniature Supper" Free to all
men IN uniform.
715-war speaker. Lieut.. Coke Flanagan. Just
returned from the 'front.' line trenches.
7:6-Preliminary musical service. Vocal and
iwtrumental.
soo-Reguiar service. Rev. Howard Haurxford
preachsA s1hiset: Ira Shared Gun. :"
The Washington herald., 1918-08-24
MEAT STORES
TOO MANY IN
WASHINGTON
900 Here May Be Reduc-
ed to ESQ or 300 to
Lower Costs.

Washington has nearly four times
the number Of meat dealers needed
10 adequately and economically sup
ply its needs.
while the city should have APP
proximately $50 or 800 mean dealers.
there are more than loo dealers
handling meats in Washington, with
q Consequently great increase in cost
to the consumer.
Z Lowering in the cost Of meats to
the consumer and elimination Of a
large number Of meat dealers in
Washington probably win be under
taken.
These are facts brought out by a
governmental, investigation into the
high costs Of meats in Washington.
Higher Prices Than Necessary.
Washington Is paying a higher
price for its meats than 1t should
pay, the investigation has shown.
The whole blame for the high
cost Of meats here IL placed on the
retailers. who In hundreds of cases
have been found guilty OF exhor-
bitant pronteering. some charging
as high as 100 per cent profit over
the cost price Of the meats as sold
here by the big packing concerns.
This does not mean, however.
that the retail dealers of Washing
ton who are handling meats, are
growing rich with ill-gotten gains.
Such Is not the case. There have
been found many dealers who are
not overchargIng for their meats.
The principal cause Of the high
cost Of meats, according to those
familiar with the investigation, is
the large number OF dealers. who
handling but Q small volume of
business have been compelled to
charge large percentages above
the cost price in order to make
their own living.
An Instance.
For instance" one in position TO
know said last night. "a small deal
er purchases and sells meat for
which he pays. say. $3.50 whole
sale. He sells this amount Of meat
during q week. II that dealer makes
only $3.50 out of his sales. you
cannot say that he Is getting rich.
He isn't. But he is pronteering. He
does not intend to do so, but he
must charge q high percentage Of
profit in order to provide lis own
living. Unless he did re would
either starve or be forced out of
business"
Obtaining q reduction Of prices
will be the task of the local fooi
administration. Clarence K. Will
son. 1t is understood, now has the
result of the investigation before
him studying II.
While 1t is decidedly not the task
Of the local or national Food Admin
istration to close any businesses in
Washington. and officials are loath to
do SO. 1t Is probable that one result
Of the investigation will be cutting
down the number Of retail dealers
selling meats in Washington.
However. there has been absolutely
no official intimation given as to the
result Of the investigation. The ques-
ton. II Is believed, will develop into
simply one OF the economical distri-
button Of the city's supply of meats.
1t Is known there Is no spirit in Of
fetal circles OF immediate drastic ac-
ton that will harm individual dealers.
The situation will be very carefully
considered and such action as is
deemed necessary will be taken.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-24
U. 5. MISSION In ITALY.
Naval ENJOYS Received by King
Victor Emmanuel.

Rome. Aug. 3.-The American Nav
al mission to Italy has just completed
an inspection Of the war zone, where
the members were received by King
Victor Emmanuel, General Diaz and
General Montouri. They also met
the English and French army chiefs
commanding the allied armies in Italy.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-24
iron, the pulpits
ano the pews

tionsl Lutheran Home for the AGED
az Winthrop Heights. d. c.. this even
ing. The entertainment win consist
OF several musical selections. ganes
and refreshments. After q social hour
with the old folks the visitors will
enjoy q moonlight hike back 70 town
IL the weather 20 favorable.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-24
CONGREGATIONAL.
First Congregational Church

TENTH AND G STREETS N. W.
Rev. JAMES L. GORDON. DID,, Minister.
Rev. WILMER p. JOHNSTON, Assistant.
$50 q m.-Sunday school Glasses for all.
II 90 a. m.-Sermon By the assistant pastor.
Subject: SONGS IN THE NIGHT" =
100 p. m.-christian Endeayor. followed By %
cial and refreshments
The Washington herald., 1918-08-24
Christian Endeavor Union.

The regular annual field day and
monthly business and social meeting
OF the d. c. Christian Endeavor Union
will be held at the Baptist Church at
Falls Church. Va. on the afternoon
OF Labor Day. September 2 During
the afternoon the usual outdoor
games. such as quoits. baseball and
tennis. will be played on the lawn Of
the church.
At 40 a meeting will be held In
the church, at which time the En-
deavorers will be addressed by the
Rev. L. S. Knox. pastor of the church
at which the meeting Is to be. This
is regular yearly event in Christian
EDdeavor activities in the District,
and is always enjoyed by the En-
deavorers and their friends.
II. B. Otterman, former president
Of the local Christian Endeavr Union,
will speak at the meeting Of the
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Church Of the Reformation, Pennsyl-
vania avenue and B street southeast
tomorrow evening at o'clock.
The regular Saturday evening social
for soldiers and sailors held at the
various downtown churches will be
given this evening by the Christian
Endeavor Society OF the First Con-
gregational Church, Tenth and q
streets northwest
The Christian Endeavor Society Of
the Church OF the Reformation will
entertain the old folks at the Ma
The Washington herald., 1918-08-24
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Flrst Church Of Christ, Scientist.
OF Washington. Columbia I'd. and Euclid -
Second Church of Christ. Scientist
OF Washington. n. Z Masonic Temple.
sh and sta n. Z
o. washingtou. Mascuie Temple. iSA and
n. Y. Ave.
SUBJECT "MIND.-
SERVICES: sunday. Il A. N. and p n
SUNDAY SCHo0L,-u a. m
WEDNESDAY EVENING MEETING, P. NJ
READING ROOMS:
Colorado BLDG, 18Th and @ ss-. Hu.. 70
WED, 10 70 G. and sun. 80 70 bSol. ~
Adams Min I'd. n. W. H1. 10 TO lehctE
Wed eve, Sundays and hehdhysl. - East
capitol n HnA 10 10 (e1espt Sundays mo
holidaysl
The Washington herald., 1918-08-24
SUES HAGNER AND COMPANY,

William T. Fitzgerald brought
suit against Randall II. Hagner and
Co. real estate dealers, fo= $3.50
damages sustained In a land deal.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-24

capped the preliminary American bonn
bardment.
The Germans were well supplied
with ammunition. They said they had
been told to hold the bridgehead ito
the DEATH" as the Germans might
need it for a debouching post in fu-
ture operation.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-24
Fifth Baptist.

DR.. Briggs has returned from his
vacation. The pulpit of the Fifth
Baptist Church will be occupied in
The Washington herald., 1918-08-24
GERMANS BATTERED
ALL ALONG LINE:
5000 HUNS TAKEN

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
cumulating reports are true-is
looked for as a logical development
of the battle.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-24
Name French Oil Controller.

Paris. Aug. Ex-senator Beringen was
appointed French oil controller today.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-24

i the morning by DR.. James 9. Braker,
Of Burlington. VT
In the evening DR.. Charles A. Full
ton of Syracuse. N. Y. win give q
special sermon 10 the men in uni
form DR.. Fulton has been sue
cessfully carrying on the work for
the men in uniform at the Fifth
Baptist Church Mission on Four
and-a half street He will leave on
Tuesday for his home.
DR.. Braker will assume charge of
the work for the next few months.
Temple baptist.
The Rev. H w. Tiffany of Louis
vile. KY. who preached two excel
lent sermons last Sunday. will oe-
cupy the pulpit again tomorrow
morning and evening. This viii be
your last opportunity to hear this
gifted young preacher. as he closes
his ministry here with the evening
sermon. Mrs. Louis w. Horner will
be the soloist at the morning ssrv-
ice. In the evening the large chorus
choir will lead the singing. A
hearty welcome to strangers and all
men in uniform.
First Baptist.
The Rev. w. W. McMaster, pastor
Of the First Baptist Church. Sixteenth
and o streets, has returned from
an extended trip up through Canada
and will occupy his pulpit both morn
ing and evening. Subject at II am,
"A Proud Title" 8 D. m, "Never-to-
be-forgotten Experience"
This church always extends q hearty
invitation to all those in uniform TO
worship with them. as well as all
strangers In the city.
7. NJ. c, A.
The Religious Work Department Of
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton will supply the pulpits in the
following churches: Takoma Park
Presbyterian church, morning serv-
Ice, Harvey B. Otterman: Fifteenth
street Christian Church, morning serv-
ice. J. c. Miller. Religious Work d.
rector, Y. N. c. A. Camp Meigs; even
ing service, Charles F. Lnger; Pet
worth Baptist Church, morning serv-
ice, the Rev. D. E. Lorenz, In charge
Of the Y. NJ. c. A work at ST Ell
zabeth's Hospital.
Homer ]. Councillor, chief clerk Of,
the Army Medical Museum and L.
brary. will deliver the address at the
Lincoln Park open air service, SUM-
day afternoon at O'Clock. All well
come.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-24
Calvary VI. r.

The Rev. DR.. r. J. Hickok will de-
liver the address tomorrow morning at
the session of the Mems Bible Class of
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church.
The class meets at $50 Sunday morn
fngs in the guild hall Of the church.
Columbia road. near Fifteenth street.
A general invitation is extended to all
men to be present
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-19
HOLD WAR WORK
RALLY
SEPTEMBER 70
Seven Organizations Com
bining for Drive; to Or
GAME at State Meeting.

District and county. chairmen of the
United War Work campaign for North
Dakota will hold a statewide con-
ference and rally at Fargo on Friday,
September 20, at which time the per-
manent organization will be perfect
ed and the preliminary work of h
campaign for the big drive completed.
The seven affiliated organizations
engaged in wal work at the front and
in the cantonments. at home are to
raise the sum of $170,50 5000 in a
combined drive during the week of
November II to IS, and at the meet
ing on Friday of this week the mat
ter of North Dakota's quota will be
discussed and the different apportion-
mentS made.
The organizations which are to join
in this drive for necessary funds with
in behalf of the boys in the liberty
army are as follows: Y. M. C. A., Y.
w. C. A., National Catholic Wal Coun-
Gil, Including the Knights Of Column
bus and special war activities Of
women; Jewish Welfare Board, Amer
lean Library Association, War Camp
Community Service and the Salvation
Army.
At the Fargo meeting on Friday
national workers Of all Of these or
CARNATIONS are to be present and par-
ticipate in the executive sessions as
we'll as at the big patriotic rally to
be held at the auditorium h a even
ing.
who will TAX part in the Fargo meet
ing are: Karl A. Shumaker, Chicago,
associate director Of the central dis
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-19
German Would Tell
Pals That Americans
Don't Kill Prisoner,

With the American Army on the
Vesle,. Wednesday,, Sept: 1S.-(By the
Associated Press.)-A German prison.
er captured recently suggested to his
captors that they send a note from
him to German soldiers by airplane
or otherwise explaining that the re-
port that Americans kin German
prisoners is untrue. He said that many
Germans were sick of fighting and
would surrender if they were assured
that Americans do not kill their pris-
oners as the Germans have been led
to believe by their officers.
An appeal written in English call
ing on Americans of German ancestry
to join the forces Of Germa-has
been dropped behind the American
lines by enemy aviators. It has also
been sent into the American lines by
means of small balloons. This appeal
asserts that in Germany the Ameri-
cans would find greater liberty and
more opportunity for advancement in
the United States. 1t attacks President
Wilson, asserting that<he is more
English tina American. Germany is
pictured as one poor little nation de-
Tending herself against the vicious at
lacks of h armies Of the whole
world.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-19

for the United War Work cam
palgn; Albert E. Roberts, New York,
international secretary of the Y. M.
q. A; Miss Clarissa Spencer, New
York, national secretary of the Y. w.
c. A.; Mrs. DR.. Burton, Minneapolis,
prominent y. w. c. A. worker:
Colonel Stephen Marshall and Major
Kittle, Salvation Army workers; J.
munity service; Dr.. r. w. Buckley,
st. Paul, of the National Catholic
War Council.
A number of these people have re-
Gently returned from visits at the
front in France and from pilgrimages
to Russia and at the big patriotic
gathering at the Fargo auditorium on
the evening Of the goth they will give
first hand information as to the work
being carried on in behalf of the
the battle for liberty and democracy.
All sessions are to be open to those
in this work, and.a large
attendance is desired. The county
and district chairmen~ r especially
urged to attend, as the final plans for
the North Dakota campaign are to
be made at the executive sessions.
!. The big rally at the auditorium will
be one of the greatest patriotic at
will attract a, large crowd from all
parts of the state. At this big rally
the people will be able to learn more
of real conditions lover there" than
they can obtain in a years time by
reading accounts Of the activities, and
it will be a treat to the people of
the state to have an opportunity of
attending this meeting. Aside from
the splendid speaking program, ar
rangements are being made for good
community singing in connection with
the evening entertainment.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-19
BELGIUM WILL
NOT CONSIDER
PEACE

Paris, Sept. 1s.-(Havas)-The
Belgian government, after con-
sultattOn with the Allies, accord
ing to the Petit Parisen. has de-
ctded to refuse without elabora-
ton the reported offer of q sep.
arate peace made by Germany.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-19

credited with twelve aerial vic.
tories. He enlisted as an aviator
with the Lafayette flying squadron
and brought down his first enemy
machine January 10, 1913. He was
awarded the French war Cross March
20 after having won five victories in
the air. He was later decorated with
the military medal by the French
government.
Lieutenant Putnam was Transferred
to the American aerial corps as first
lieutenant early in June. His achieve
ment June 10 Of bringing down five
Germap a1rplanes in one day has
been .eclipsed only once during tho
war, Aviator Fonck OF the French
army having destroyed six machines
in one day. Lieutenant Putnam's last
aerial victory was reported septem.
her z
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-19
UNITED STATES
T0L0ANAB0UT'
$9,000,O00,Q00
This Sum Win be Loaned
Out Before End of War
Says J.>E. Rovensky.

Denver. Colo. Sept. 1s.-other ma
lions probably will owe the United
States nearly 3%9,000,000, 900 at the end
OF the war II 1t should come about a
year hence, John E. Rovensky of New
York told the bankers assembled here
today in the national convention Of
the American Institute Of Bankers.
Mr.. Rovensky is vice president Of the
National Bank Of Commerce Of New
York.
The world now owes the United
vensky said. and he estimated that
this would be increased within a year
by about $4,000, o00,0
by the time the war is over" said
Mr. Rovensky, America will be one
OF he leading creditor nations Of the
world, a financial center from which
a large part of the worlds economic
forces will be directed; where the
debts and credits of the worlds trade
will to a large extent be cast up and
be settled. -
world banking on a scale hereto
fore .updreamed of will be the order
Of the day The star of financial and
economic supremacy that has been
travelling westward since the dawn of
civilization and that now rests over
London. will again move onward in it's
course and cross the Atlantic. In con-
templating this picture there spreads
before our eyes a vista of a world of
boundless opportunities which awaits
young American bankers of the pres
ent generation"
= Mr.. Rovensky reached these con-
illusions by al interesting analysis Of
the international financial position Of
the United States. He said that when
the war began the United States net
debt to the world was about $780,
100000. The United States paid an
nually to foreign countries a net
amount Of $500, O00, 900 in interest on
our debt, freight charges. remittances
to foreign laborers. expenditures of
ums and sundry items.
After the beginning Of the war the
United States repaid its debt to for
eign countries very rapidly by pur-
chasing American securities held
abroad. 1T ir probable that our net
debt to foreign countries was practice
ally, extinguished- about two years
ago,v declared Mr.. Rovensky.
During the war, up to July /, 1913,
the United States exported merchan-
disc in excess Of its imports to the
extent Of about $4,000, 900, 900. In
return the United States arranged to
lend it's Alliea and other foreign coun-
tries about $780, 900. 900, 1t received
American securities to the amount Of
about $2.0o0.0o0,0 900 and $1,000, 0o0,-
900 in gold; a total Of $1o.50o,0O0 900.
Mr.. Rovensky estimated that after
the war the United States would re-
ceive from foreign nations annually
about $3.50, 600, 900 in interest on its
loans; instead Of having to pay about
$175, 1000, 900 annually in interest as it
did before the war. Against this there
would be charged items Of payment
to foreign countries amounting to
1926. 100000, leaving a net annual in
come to the United States Of about
SITS. 900. 900. To this added an an
nual net trade balance in favor Of the
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-19
OWNERS GET LAND BACK.

Battle Creek, Mich, Sept. 49,
Since the government decided It had
no further use for some $500 acres
Of land acquired for training soldiers
at Camp Custer. original owners have
re-occupied the district and declare
they E experiencing new horrors of
wa" and battlefield Nightmares right
here in Michigan. a.
The possibility Of unexploded shells
in their fields terrified some farmers.
Others felt that they might have sold
their hogs for higher prices since the
cost OF foodstu6s Is greater, and still
others were disturbed over the PROS
poets Of un~cultivateds, berries and
peach trees.
These and score Of other problems
have been placed before Major Wal
ter g. Piper OF tho quartermaster's
department for solution.
Major Piper, who Is working on
claims, is anxious to know, for in.
stance, how much the loss Of q SUM
mer's fishing is worth to one land
owner and his friends He "a also
trying to determine whether tho gov
eminent should compensate another
land owner whose COWS have had to
Craze at night because Of flying shells
during the day. Some land owners
complain that their wives arc set
a-tremble by the shrek Of shells dur
ing artillery practice. They all want
the government to settle their claims,
some of which If pushed might result
In years Of legal battle.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-19
Military Success.
Only Argument Hun
Leaders Understand

Annapolis, Nd, Sept. 1s.-Military
is the only argument German
militarists can understand, Secretary
Daniels declared here today, speaking
at the graduation exercises at the ma
val academy when SAC new ensigns
received their commissions after an
intensive ten week course of study.
The attention of the world in the
past few days. Mr.: Daniels said, has
been conferred upon four things: First.
the victories Of the Allied forces. cul-
minating in Pershing's advance and
capture of prisoners; second, the
scream of the kaiser at Essen; third.
Germany's offer of a treaty of beace
with Belgium; fourth, Austria's sug-
gestion Of a conference of all the bel
Ngerent nations for the purpose of
exchanging views"