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The Washington herald., 1918-01-15
ALLIES EXPECT
HERTLING WILL
BACK WATER
Reactionary Speech Is Pre-
dicted Before Reichs-
tag Today.

The allies expect a highly reaction
airy speech from Chancellor Won Hertz
ling today. Allied diplomats here be-
lieve that the militaristic party i'm
Germany is firmly in the ascendancy
and that should the chancellor show
Germany's enemies on the west he
will lose his official head as prompt
ly as did some Of his predecessors.
This opinion. though at variance with
an American unofficial view, is report
ed to be based on correct information
and sound knowledge of conditions
within Germany. German prisoners.
for instance, according TO an allied
official here. still believe that Hinden-
burg is a god. They no longer speak
of the Kaiser, They knew little OF
Ludendorff. But they speak Of Hin
denburg with baited breath.
Must Trounee Germans.
In diplomatic circles the iong-held be-
lief that the German armies must be
trounched before a real understanding
can even be approached. has been con-
firmed by recent dispatches. Allied OBJ
servers agree with the prediction made
in the weekly review of Secretary Of
War Baker yesterday, TO the effect
that a simultaneous drive on both
French and italian fronts is contem-
plated. They reiterated today their
declaration that the interallied war
council has prepared the machinery
fully able to cope with such dou-
BILE problem.
1t is predicted that the chancellor
will have kind words to say for Rus
sia in order that the Brest-Litovsk
conferences may not be broken up.
But he is expected roundly to denounce
the war aims OF President wilson and
Lloyd George as aims OF conquest.
This opinion is based on quotations
from the German newspapersNin closest
touch with the military and pan-Ger-
man party.
Party's Fate Mt Stake.
This party, it is pointed out, can
not save its face unless it stands firm
for Germany's first war aims in the
west Information has reached here
from Belgian sources that the Ger
mans ara preparing to hold the low
countries at any cost and are even
consolidating their affairs there on
on after-the-war basis.
1t is expected that the chancellor
will ask the people whether, in view
of all the sacrifices that have already
been made they want to give up the
vast preparations now under way for
a final effort at conclusion on the
West.
It is not doubted in allied circles
that the Presidents words will have
an ultimate effect in Germany. As in
dicated in dispatches at the time OF
the delivery of the Presidents speech.
however, his effect in Germany is
counted on as more remote than imme-
diate.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-15
Woman Chosen to Recruit y
Employees For Ordnance
Mrs. Martha N. McCan Named as Field Rep
resentative in Important War Work
For Uncle Sam

dustries. Whether she will apply
England methods to her work in re-
crditing employees for the arsenals
and offices of the Ordnance Depart
ment has not been definitely de-
cided on as yet. But it is believed
that her familiarity with British
emergency methods in raising huge
numbers of government employees
will render her invaluable in her
present work.
Departments Great Growth.
The Ordnance Department has ex-
panded approximately 1900 per cent
in the last seven or eight months
and promises to grow indefinitely.
Besides the vast Washington offices
there are big offices in New York
and various arsenals scattered all
over the country. all working at toy
speed and demanding more workers
to meet the exigencies of the war.
Mrs. McCan will find a big job. one
that any man would be proud of do
ing successfully.
Trained at Los Angeles.
There is ample reason for believing,
however, that Mrs. McCan will prove
equal to- her job. Besides serving as
civil service commissioner in Los An
geles, she has held the important po-
s:tiOn of superintendent of the En-
ployment Bureau of the Labor De-
partment She resigned from the De-
partment of Labor in order to enter
war work as publicity manager for
the Los Angeles Chapter of the Red
Cross.
Mrs. McCan was president OF the
famous Friday Morning Club of Los
Angeles and of the Southern Califor-
mia Woman's Press Club. She also
managed the publicity campaign of
the Political Equality League of Los
Angeles during the canvass for equal
suffrage.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-15
Dies in Accident
From Gas Heater

Henry Steele Morrison, 50, a roomer
at I222 Connecticut avenue northwest,
was found dead last night from the
effects OF Illuminating gas. by Leo
Geschickster, proprietor of the house.
Coroner hewitt, after investigating the
case, issued a certificate of accidental
death.
Morrison had gone to bed and left
a small gas heater burning. The rub
ber tube which was attached to the
stove from a gas jet came in con-
tact with the stove IN sucn a way
tnat a small hole vas buried in it
and the gas escaping from the hole
caused his death.
MorrisOn\ is unmarried and lived
alone at the>hCuSe
The Washington herald., 1918-01-15

ciety. Jesse E. Mercer. 1900 Massa-
chusetts avenue: Miss Jessie Dell. vice
president OF the society. 9024 n street,
and james r. Newton, 1875 r street, is
hereby authorized to secure such
names and addresses; that this COM
mittee report to the regular monthly
meeting of the society. on February 4.
and do whatever may be possible to
secure the attendance of the neWcom-
ers on such meeting"
Jesse f. Mercer. president OF the
association, presided at the meeting.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-15
Northeast Citizens
Fight for Teachers

Resolutions urging increased salaries
for the underpaid lower grade school
teachers of the District were unani-
mously adopted at the regular month
ly meeting of the Northeast Wash
ington Citizens Association, held in
the Northeast Temple, Twelfth and Fl
streets. last evening.
a report on the street car service
was read and various suggestions
made for its Improvement. The asso-
citation also pledged active assistance
in the war savings stamp campaign.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-15
COAL SHIPMENTS INCREASE.

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. 1.-THE ship
ments Of anthracite in December, as
reported to the Anthracite Bureau of
Information, amounte1 to 5.eeS,945 tens
This is said by officials to be a re-
markable showing for December, when
the difficulties encountered as a re-
suit of the recent unusually severe
cold weather are considered. Despite
handicaps the. December shipments
were 16.lsS tons more than. In De-
cember,~ 1915.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-15
AUSTRIA SENDS
UNITS TO WEST,
BAKER REPORTS
Giant Howitzers Are Moved
from the Italian
Front.

Austrian army units are arriving on
the western front in preparation for
the coming German offensive. Giant
Austrian howitzers and other artil-
lery units have been moved west
ward from the Italian front.
These features Of the most recent
developments in the war theater were
announced last night by Secretary Of
War Baker in his official weekly sum-
nary.
The statement says in part:
Bakers statement.
The preparation Of our forces in
France for the ordeal of battle is
being steadily pursued. Gen. Pershins
reports the health and fighting spirit
of his men extremely good.
During the period under review.
the enemy has concentrated his at
tacks against the British in the re-
gion north of the Cambria area and
in the Ypres salient, and by continu-
Gus harassing fire and minor offen-
sive thrusts endeayored to mask tao
tical readjustments and new dispo-
sitions of units.
Owing to the intensely cold weather
which has prevailed along the entire
western front, operations have been
impeded.
The Gefmans attempted a blow in
the Verdun area, which was frustrated
by the French. The savage onslaught
of the German infantry failed to make
any impression on the French lines.
Austrians on West Front.
The identification of Austrian units
along the Western front is of interest.
For some time past We have been re-
ceiving information to the effect that
Austrian howitzers which had been
participating in the offensive in Italy
were being detached from the Italian
theater and transported to the West
In Italy the enemy has been immo-
bilized by the deep snow in the moun-
tain zone. The Austro-GeTmans are
endeavoring to continue their bom-
bardments of the Italian positions
along the Asiago plateau and the
Monte Tomba.
On the Piave the British have con-
tinued to carry out successful raids
across the river.
While information reaches us that
the Austro-Germans propose to under
take simultaneous offensives in Italy
and in the West, it is to be noted that
within the central empires great ef-
forts are now being made to spread
broadcast the news that the Germans
have fulfilled their widest detectives in
the Italian theater and that no further
forward movement could be of any ad-
vantage to their interests.
Improvement in health and equip
ment conditions in our camps in this
country are reported generally. In
spite of the abnormal cold, the camps
have been adequately heated, and a
sufficient supply of blankets is re-
ported for the comfort of the soldiers.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-15
ADMIRALT CHANGES
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

strategy and supply-is so sound that
it will meet with approval here. as
will the promoting of younger men,
bringing to the fore new ideas.
Just one thing still sticks in most
throats here, and that is the deposi-
ion'of Admiral Jellicoe, who was per-
haps the one figure whose title to
public confidence was unchallenged.
The admiralty now. after three and
a half years of war. is still in the
experimental stage. 1t is up to Wemyss
and his new naval general staff to
make good.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-15
GEORGIANS TO
MOTHER GIRLS
FROM DIXIE
Senator Hoke Smith Fos-
tiers Movement to Cheer
Lonesome" Workers.

Spurred by a heartfelt appeals by
Senator Hoke Smith. of Georgia, for
the hundreds of lonesome" young
girls who have come TO Washington
to help bear the nations clerical war
yoke, the Georgia Society of the city
In special session last night laid GER
tain plans to remedy this lamentable
condition which an emergency has
provoked.
Mothering and caring for the
Georgia girls, Senator Smith pointed
out, as is the plan of the organiza-
ton.
"Pitiful letters are coming to me
from parents of these girls" Senator
Hoke Smith told the Georgians.
They ask me to look out for them,
and am anxious to do that would
like to meet every Georgia girl who
has come to work for the government
during the last six or twelve months.
1 would like to shake her hand and
talk to her about her parents"
To Secure Lists.
Today. Senator Smith will write
to the chief clerk in each of the
government departments asking
them to prepare for him the names
OF all Of the Georgia girls under his
direction. When he has this In
hand. he will turn it over to Com
missioner OF Patents James T. New
ton, who, as chairman of the spe-
cial committee. will apportion per-
sonal sponsors for each of the list
ed girls.
Senator Smith seemed deeply
moved over the lonesome" girl
problem in view of the fact that
some Georgia girls were coming TO
Washington before they had re-
ceived definite appointment.
1t is the hope OF the Senator that
he can, with the aid of members of
the Georgia Society and those of
the Georgia women who have long
been in the government service
here, establish in the National Cap
ital "a bit of Georgia Southland"
which will prove a magnet to their
yearning:
Text Of Resolutions.
Following is the resolution as passed
by the Georgia Society:
Resolved. That the Georgia Society
undertake to secure the names and
addresses of all young ladies who
have come to the Nations Capital city
from the State OF Georgia within the
last six or twelve months in the va
rious departments: that a committee,
composed Of the president OF the So
The Washington herald., 1918-01-15

Mrs. Martha Nelson McCan, field
representative of the United States
Ordnance Department.
Sounds rather well, doesn't it? And
it marks the advent of a woman into
some of the most important work of
the War Department.
Mrs. McCan will have charge of a
big campaign for recruiting thousands
of civil service employees for the rap
idly expanding Ordnance Department
and the publicity work attaching there
to. She will try to get al kinds Of
workers for Uncle Sam. from finger
print experts to plain stenographers.
High-class technical workers, such as
engineers and INSPECTORS of explosives
and big guns, will also be procured by
her.
Has Executives Ability.
In person. the new field representa-
tive of the Ordnance Department is
a tall. handsome. weIl-groomed wom-
an, whose executive ability is appa-
rent in her crisp sentences and clear
direct manner of handling questions
brought to her attention.
Members of Mrs. McCan's Office have
been telling her that she should be
commissioned. receiving, say the rank
of colonel, or at least, that of a
major. But the new chief just smiles.
Mrs. McCan has had ample expert
ence to fit her for the important job
Just handed her. She mad the dis
tinction of being the first woman Civil
Service Commissioner, having been
president of the Los Angeles Civil
Service Commission for four and a
half years.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-15
POLICE WOMEN

There may come time when our women
will have to do police duty. and it is said that
they have done noble work in this line in few
cities of the United States. A woman. however,
must be perfect physically. and strong, to take
over mans duty. The housework for the mother
or the housekeeper at home is often beyond her
strength. 1t must be lightened in some way or
other. Very often the worries and cares are
much greater than the actual physical labor, but
the feeling that this or that cleaning. sewing, etc.
must be done, fatigues the mind more than the
physical labor actually tires the body. No won
der the tendency of our times is for the Young
women to prefer work in office or factory rather
than doing house drudgery. If the woman of
the family is run down with the distressing COM
plants peculiar to woman, she should viye in
slant care to those organs which are so important
for womanly health. Dr. Pierce, the specialist in
womans diseases and founder of the Inyal;d,'
Hotel. at Buffalo. N. Y. put up his "Fayorite
Prescription" nearly so years ago, made entirely
of roots and herbs. without alcohol, that nuts
the womanly health in proper condition. The
The Washington herald., 1918-01-15

Minutes were read by W. B. Johnson,
acting secretary.
Following the business session a
brief musical program was given.
Among those who participated In this
were Prof. William J. Oates: violin
solo, Miss Ida George; violin solo.
Master DUrward BowersoN, and q
song and daace by Ellen Ehlers.
william X. Vanderbilt has con-
tributed S25O.oO0 to assist wounded
and needy Italians in Rome.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-15

caarrh cured and consequence backae dizziness anno
p are d'peed Send lOc to Dr. Perces Invs Hotel for trial
OF tablets Tablets for sale by druggists at sixtv cents,
Many is nervous and irritable feel, dr,oo.J d
nd worn out for that she think Of In nnstypne n
cent OF these cases the woman organism that requires attention.
e weak back dizzy spells and black circles about the eve, are o
'o to the source of rouble-ake Dr. Pierces Favore
Adv $3.50 'p'0"'s onsapPeal
The Washington herald., 1918-01-15
HEAD STUFFED FROM
CATARRH OR A COLD

Says Cream Applied In NostrIIs
Opens Air Passages Right Up.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-15
Has Executives Ability.
Studied In England.

For a number OF months past, she
has been in England studying
working conditions there with spe-
cial attention to the substitution of
women for men in the various in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31
AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYs.
rHos. J. OWEN & SON, Aucr1oNEERs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE UNIM-
PROVED REAL ESTATE AT CORNER
OF kALORAMA ROAD AND ASHMEAD

I TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE UNIM-
eFokkR klA Esd Hs1br Asb st 2aEAb
PLACE NORTHWEST.
By virtue Of two certain deeds of trust duly
| recorded in Liber No. 3494, folio 80 ct seq.
records II the District Of Columbia, and at the
signed trustee will sell at public suction. in
f. front I.., Of the premises. on THURSDAY; THE
F5STA RAa 9F o shSaAf3 AR fss
Of 3a snd f In the
a22) in George Tsuesdell's Subdivision Of part
Of the tract Of land called The Widows
| George .Truesdells Addition to Washington
| Heights as per plat recorded in Liber County
the surveyor Of the District Of Columbia Sub
ject to the conditions that when building is
erected upon said 10. it shall h not be INV within
shown on said plat nor shall it be used for
manufacturing, purposes. nor shall spirituous
LIQUORS be sold therein; nor shall any such
IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER
rama avenuS By fun depth Of lot twenty three
t23l in George TruesdeI!'s subdivision Of part
Of the tract Of land called widows Mite
| said subdivision being known George
Truesdell's Addition to Washington Heights.
as said subdivision is yecorded in the office OF
County Book 6. page - Subject to the
covenants that when building is erected upon
said land it shall not be within 20 feet Of the
building line, shown plat of said sub
| division nor shall it be used for manufacturing
purposes. nor shall spirituous liquors be sold
i therein.
Terms of sale One-third Of the purchase
money to be paid in cash. balance in two equal
| fnstallments, payable in one and two years.
| with interest at per centum per annum, pay
| able semi-annually. from day Of sale. secured
! cash, at the option Of the purchaser. A de-
| posit Of $3.50 on the aforementioned tract and
$500 the aforementioned tract will be
| quired at time of sale All conveyancing,
cording. revenue stamps. etc. at cost of pur-
| chaser. Terms of sale to he complied with
| within Is days from day of sale. otherwise tn.
| trustee reserves the right TO resell the prop
| erty at the risk and cost of defaulting pur-
| chaser after five days advertisement of suci
| resale in some newspaper published In WASH
ington. d, C.
! PANY. Trustee. By WILLIAM D. HOOVER.
fSeal.) Attest: President.
E. PERCIvAL WILSON. Secretary.
| de2S-d&ds exSu&hoI.
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ADAM A wEscHLER, AucrIoNEER.

CHANCERY SALE OF THE VALUABLE TWO
STORY. ENCOURAGEMENT BRICK
BUILDING KNOWN AS PREMISES I703
9Th STREET NORTHWEST.
By virtue of a decree passed in equity cause
numbered 1896. in the clerks Office of the Su-
preme Court Of the District of Columbia in
the case of Mary E. Ryneal. ct al VS.. George
+. Muth ct al, the undersigned trustees, APP
pointed in said cause, will sell at public auc-
ton. in front of the premises. on WEDNEs-
DAY. JANUARY 8. 1919. AT 4 O'CLOCK
PM, the following described land and prem
Uses, to-wit: Sub lot twenty-four (24 in
George Ryneal. juniors. subdivision Of part of
original lot two l2), in square four hundred
and nineteen l419y, as per plat recorded in
Book 81, page 81, in the office of the surveyor
for the District of Columbia. together with
the Improvements thereon. consisting Of two
story, two-apartment brick building.
Terms of sale: One-third of the purchase
money to be paid in cash and the balance i.
two years from day Of sale, and to pre-
sented by the pyomissory notes of the purchas-
er bearing interest at the rate of 8 per cent.lni
per annum, payable semi-annually, and Sc
cxred by first deed of trust on the property
sold, or all cash. at the option of the pur-
time Of sale. All conveyancing, recording title
examination charges, revenue stamps and no
tary fees at cost of purchaser. Terms Of
sale to be complied with within fifteen DAYS
from day of sale; otherwise the trustees re
serve the right to resell the property at tie
risk and cost of defaulting purchaser after
five days advertisement of such resale in
some newspaper published in Washington, ID.
C. This sale made subject to Rule ~, SUI
preme Court of the District of Columbia.
EDWIN C. BRANDENBURG,
Fendau Building,
CHARLES LINKINs.
McGilI Building
de7d&ds. e1Su&ja1 Trustees.
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THos. J. OWEN & SON. AUcTIoNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ES-
NTE IMPROVED By PREMISES No.
2OO4 35th ST. NV. TO BE SOLD IN
THE OFFICE OF THos. J. OWEN d
son.
By virtue of a certain deed Of trust duly
recorded in Liber No. 1915, folio So ct seq, OF
the land records of the District Of Columbia.
and ut the request Of the party secured there
by the undersigned trustees will sell at public
auction in the Office of Thos: J; Owen & Son.
1ssl ST. .y n oE , q ms an is,s TIE a
FOUR O'Clock Pm. the f. foli .S e, described
Columbia and designated as and being lots
numbered nine (9D and ten t10) in Gustav
Friebus' subdivision Of part Of square num-
bered south Of square numbered south Of square
twelve hundred and ninety-si1 lsouth of square
south Of square 1296). per plat recorded In
the once Of the surveyor for the District of Go
with the improvements known As 2o0A 35th
street northwest.
required at time Of sale. and TIE purchaser al
lowed IS days to complete the purchase. Further
pa rticulars at time of sale.
r HARRY K. BOSS,
II. GLENN PHELPS,
de2S 81, ja2.4.7 Trustees.
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FOR EXCHANGE.

LARGE, ACTIVE LIST OF RESIDENCES,
business and suburban propefties, apartments,
building lots and farms on which exchanges
can be made: we are making q speciality and
have many advantageous propositions.
THOMAS J. FISHER & CO., Inc.
7SS 18th st. NV.
H1change Departmelt
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Brookland-Near the Colleges.
ONE OF THE MOST COMPLETE LITTLE
MODERN HOMES IN WASHINGTON.
At a Sacrifice.
Brick bungalow. eight rooms. tile bath. Ell.
It's. gas. h:-w. heat, fireplace. h:w. doors.
sleeping porch, wide veranda large lot. hedge,
shrubs garden, beautiful surroundings, worth
while neighbors; faces south. on macadam.
Three upper rooms rent for $50. Owner leav.
ing city will sell for small cash payment, bal
ance as rent. Furniture if desired. Address
OWNER. 1914 Michigan ave. me-. Brookland :
A BIG BARGAIN FOR A QUICK PUR-
chaser: immediate possession Of sfx-room
house with Ill conveniences, in the best north
west section, COZ Irving st. NV. Price, So, $50.
Reasonable terms.
Apply at 412 Kenois bldg.
Tel. 5442 Franklin, os
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COUNTRY BOARD.

TRAINED NURSE will boaro and care for
elderly and convaleseent patients on farm hav.
from tested cows; situated On high elevation
as minutes run BY automobile over good roads
from Washington; q quiet place before and
after hospital treatment. Maplewood Farm,
silver Spring, Nd. Sc
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OFFICES AND STUDIOS.
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

FOR sALE-PR1CE. $l0.500. IN CHEVY
Chase; built-to-order home where immediate
possession can be obtained; Groom and bath
modern house in one Of the attractive parts
Of this suburb; a beautiful lot. having 'front.'
age Of over 100 feet. The whole property has
just been put in frtt-class condition.
BOSS & PHELPS, INC, 1905 81 st. NV.
FOR SALE-PRICE, $500. IN COLUMBIA
Heights, Just on from 18th street; large,
roomy, brick and stone house Of eleven rooms.
two baths, lot-water heat and electric lights;
top to bottom. and the whole property is in
excellent condition. A nonresident owner needs
money and has offered at this low figure.
BOSS & PHELPS. INC, 1905 III st. NV.
FOR sALEPRICE. $500. A sEMI-sUB-
urban home close to car line. having side and
rear yard. fruit trees and garage. There are
six rooms and bath, hot-water heat, gas and
electric lights; q most attractive property for
a small family. Owner, leaving city, will give
BOSS 4 PHELPS. INC. 1905 h st. NV.
FOR sALE-PRICE, 1880. A DETACHED
brick bungalow Of eight rooms and bath. hot
water heat, electric lights. oak doors. living
room. with open fireplace. An attractive lot,
Of room for garden and flowers; close to street
car line; immediate possession.
BOSS & PHELPS, INC. 1406 81 st. NV.
FOR sALEIPRICE, $3.50. ONE OF THE
most attractive two-story and attic colonial
living room with open fireplace; spacious din
ing room, large kitchen and outside pantry;
on the second floor. four bedrooms and two
complete tiled baths: Reasonable terms made
and possession given.
BOSS & PHELPS. INC, 400 n st. NV.
FOR sALE-PRICE, $3.50. IN MT. PLEAS
ant. right near the end Of the car line; a