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FUTURE DAYS.
ADAM A. wEscHLER. AUCTIoNEER.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE. KNOWN AS PREMISES
NO 20 5TH STREET NORTHEAST.
BY virtue Of certain deed of trust duly re-
corded in Liber No. 3440, folio Ill ct seq. Of
the land records of the District of Columbia.
and at the request of the party secured thereby.
the undersigned trustees will offer for sale by
public auction. in front of the premises. on
TUESDAY, THE FIFTEENTH DAY OF JANU-
AIRY, AID. 1918. AT FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the
following described land and premises. situate
in the city of Washington. District of Columbia,
to wit: Lot lettered "E' in William II. Phil
lips subdivision of lots in square numbered
eight hundred and sixteen (s16), as per plat re-
corded in the Office of the surveyor for the Dis
trict Of Columbia in Liber W. f., at folio 10.
Terms of sale: One-third cash. balance pay
able in one and two years. with interest at per
cent per annum, payable semi from day
of SALE. secured by deed Of trust upon the prop
erty sold, all cash. A deposit of 500 at
time of sale. All e0nveyancing. recording, reve-
nue. stamps and notarial fees at the cost of the
purchaser. Terms of sale to be complied with
within fifteen days from day of sale. otherwise
the trustees reserve the right to resell the prop
erty at the risk and cost of the defaultfng pur
chaser, after five days advertisement of such re-
sale in some newspaper published in the city Of
Washington, d. C.
ALEXANDER MUNCASTER,
4S2 Louisiana ave.,
JESSE l. HElSKELL.
1403 II ct. NV.
5s4-d&ds, ,exSu Trustees.
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Prison for Robbing Army Bazaar.

NEW YORK. January 10.-Failing to
get himself accepted for the Army, C..
Donald Fox, promoter of the Army
and NavSA bazaar held here last October,
who was convicted of appropriating bazaar
funds, has been sentenced to serve an
term in the penitentiary
for petit larceny. The maximum of his
sentence Is three years, shortening of
the term being in the hands of the
parole board.
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University Offices Are Moved.

Offices of the president and secretary
of George Washington University today
are being moved from the arts and SCI
ences department building. 2023 G
street northwest, to the newly acquired
administration building at 2101 G
street. The old quarters of the presi-
dent and secretary will be used as ad-
ministrative Offices for the department
of arts and sciences. Dean Howard
Lincoln Hodgkins, head Of the depart
ment. will have full charge of the build
ing.
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ja10-d&ds,exSu
c. G. SLOAN & CO, INC,

Auctioneers, 1907 G St.
Roll and Flat Top Desks, Sec
tional Bookcases, Pier Mirror,
New Administer and Velvet Rugs.
Mahogany Gate-leg Table, Cafe
Tables, Table China, Cutlery,
Cafe Chairs, Cooking Utensils,
Glassware, Large Refrigerator,
Enamel Beds and Springs, Sew
ing Machine, Draperies, Antique
Mahogany Sideboard, Mahogany
Twin Beds, Ivory Bedroom Suite,
Oak and Mahogany Dining Room
Suites, Fur Robe and Fur Coat,
Library Tables, Gas and Oil
Stoves, Etc. Etc,
AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
Within Our Rooms, I4o7 GiSt.,
Saturday, Jan. II, 1918,
AT 10 AM.
ja1o-2t c. C. SLOAN & CO.. Inc. Aucts.
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HIGH FLIER CAN Be
SNUG AS BUG IN RUG
Invention to Keep American
War Pilots Warm Offer
ed to United States.

If an aviator is snug as bug in a rug
and warm as toast when he hits the low
temperatures of high attitudes he has a
great advantage over an enemy in the
same business who is shivering with
cold.
Alfred W. Lawson. a pioneer in Amer
lean aviation, a manufacturer of air
craft and publisher of Aircraft, started
to evolve method of heating airplanes
two years ago SO as to make winter
flying popular and to give the Ameri-
can aviator a superiority in air. He has
applied for patents on device.
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TOMORROW.
THOMAS J. OWEN son. AUcT1oNEERs.

TRUsTEEs' SALE OF DESIRABLE NEW
FRAME DWELLING IN CHEVY CHASE
SECTION, NO. $500 THIRTY-THIRD
STREET NORTHWEST.
By virtue of deed Of trust recorded in Liber
No. 1855, at folio 300 ct seq, of the land records
Of the premises. on FRIDAY, THE ELEVENTH
DAY OF JANUARY, AID. 1918, AT FOUR
O'CLOCK PM. lot nun: ,ered 81 in square 2oo1,
In the subdivision knewi as Chevy Chase High
lands" per plat recorded in the office of the
surveyor for the District of Columbia in book
"a, at page 40. together with the improvements
thereon.
Terms OF sale: One-fourth cash. balance In
one, two and three years. with interest at six
per cent per annum. payable semi annually. d.
posit of S160 required at time of sale and tie
purchaser allowed fifteen days from date of sic
to complete the purchase. Further particulars
at time of sale.
ARTHUR CARR.
Trustee.
MARVIN A. GUSTS.
ia3-d&ds e1Su Trustee.
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Possession In About 10 Days
IF Desired.

Park road west Of Mt. Pleasant
St; nine rooms end tiled bath brick
dwelling, with hot-water heat. etc.
at much less than original cost; In
a section where homes range up to
$50, 800 in value This is an oppor-
tunity you cannot afford to miss. and
the home Is uneaualed in Washing
ton at the very low price of sf..an.
SHANNON & LUCHS,
Main c345. 713 14th st.
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1926 2Ist ST. NV.
tJust west of Dupont Circle)
Is rooms, 3 baths. in perfect condition.
Practically New and a Bargain.
OPEN FOR INSPECTION.
GASCH & BIRGE,
1926 New York ave. NV.

FOR HOMES AND INVESTMENTs
..See MAuORNEY SULLIVAN
They Know Washington"
sos New York ave. Tel. Main 1921.
LARGE DWELLING, II ROOMS; JUST OFF
18th st. and Thomas Circle: downtown and con
venient TO business center; price. s.. 500: TERMS
If desired.
Located in Northwest Washington. convenient
to car line; Broom house: well built and equip
used: vacant and ready for occupancy; price.
81 600; terms. II desired.
On the Heights, west of 18th ST.. Groom resi-.
dence; furnace heat and gas light: in splendid
condition: newly papered and painted; large
light rooms; lot 1S BY 100 #. to an afley: price
S4.5oO For further RAn .Ilars phone Main 4oe6.
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Municipal suffrage has been granted
to the women Of the Mexican state of
Guanatuato, r.
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Nearly all Of the. principal cities Of
England have policewomens
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THos. J. OWEN & son, AUcrIoNEERs.

THos. J. OWEN & SON. AUCTIoNEERs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE RESIDENT
PROPERTY NO. 3I4.M STREET NORTH
WEST.
By virtue of a certain deed Of trust duly re-
corded in Liber No. 394S, at folio 213 ct seq.,
one Of the land records for the District Of Co
lumbia, and at the request of the party secured
thereby, the undersigned trustees will offer for
sale at public auction, in front of tIre premises,
on FRIDAY, THE ELEVENTH DAY OF JANU-
AIRY, AID: 1918. AT FoUR-THIRTY O'CLOCK
situate in the city of Washington. District Of
Columbia to wit: Lot fourteen 1G in David
l.. Morrison's subdivision of lots in square five
hundred and twenty-four t524). per plat re-
corded in Liber 13 folio 1872, of the records of
the office of the surveyor OF the District of Co
lumbia.
Terms announced at time of sale.
THOMAS w. STUBBLEFIELD,
GARFIELD a. STREET
ia246.S91OIl Trustees,
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FOR sALE-PRICE. So. 100; PROMPT POSSES
sion be given of II modern six-room house.
having hot-water heat, electric lights oak foors
Gated south Of Monroe street; convenient TO 11th
and 18th street cars.
BOSS K PHELPS. INC. 14oG Fl st.
FOR SALE-rRICE. $o,ooO; ON COLUMBIA
echt-room house, having hot-water heat, electric
lights, paved alley and garage. This is
ceptional house 10 be for sale. Owner will give
Ross & PHELPS. INC. 14oe II st. NV.
FOR SALE-PRICE, 5000; on IRVING ST.
just off from 14th st. three-story haywDdow
brick house. having two baths. electric lights,
sleeping porch and hreproof garage. This is an
ideal home. Immediate possession.
BOSS & PHELPS. INC. 1406 II ST NV.
FOR SALE--PRICE. $500; A MOST ATTRAC-
tive home having eight rooms two baths. porches.
hot-water heat. electric lights. oak floors. cold
bound to please you, situated in a block where
every one owns their homes.
BOSS & PHELPS. INC. 1406 II ST. NV.
FOR sALE-PRICE, $3.50; ONE OF THE
and could not be duplicated for less than 81 600
more: having six large rooms and attic. outside
pantry. hot-water heat. electric lights, porches.
deep lot to paved alley. About block from
BOSS & PHELPS. INC. 1906 H st NV.
FOR sALE-PRICE, Sc. 900; :; OWNER LEAVING
city desires to make quick sale of home Just off
Mass ave. near the Cathedral; an eish..room
porches. Property in frst-class condition
Ross & PHELPS. INC. 1906 II st. NV.
FOR sALE-PRlCE, sG.750; IN SAUL'S ADD
tion, close TO 18th st. detached home in per-
floors. hot-water heat electric lights. screened
throughout. also equipped with metal weather
strips. This is a positive bargain.
BOSS e. PHELPS, INC, 14OG Fl St NV
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For Immediate Possession.
Another Verv Desirable Groom

Another Very Desirable 6-Roon
and-Bath Brick Dwelling,
In the Sacred Heart parish, just
west Of 14th st.; In perfect condi-
tion and open for inspection. for
SHANNON q LucHs.
Main c345. 7I3 18th st.
On the 18th St. Car Line,
A few squares north of Park road;
an eight-room and bath modern
brick dwelling. with hot-water heat.
electric lights. etc; garage and
many special features. Only $3.50.
This Is real snap.
SHANNON & LUCHS,
Main o345. 113 18th ST.
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ron aAIE-HeusEs.

HOMES.
An Unusually Fine List
of Bargains.
Cleveland Park. close to Conn.
ave. Chevy Chase) cars: surround
ed by beautiful detached residences
and fnne estates: a detached. ex-
celently built. 1o-room and bath
house; has open hreplnces, electricity
and gas; hot-water heat. etc. Price
reduced to &10.0o0. Inquire at once.
SHANNON & LUCHS.
Main g3i5. 113 14th ct.
For Immediate Possession.
West of the 14th st. car line:
north Of Park road: close to 10th
st.; we are authorized to offer this
delightful six-room and tiled bath
house, with all modern imps.. such
as hot-water heat, electric lights,
hardwood floors. ETC.. for only
5000. Many extras and in per-
feet condition.
SHANNON & LuoHs.
Main o345. 7Is 18th st.
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FOR RENT-sECoND AND THIRD
FLOORS OF AN F STREET STORE
BUILDING. PASSENGER AND
FREIGHT ELEVATORS, ELECTRIC
LIGHTS. HEAT. FULL PARTICU-
LARS ON APPLICATION TO
THOMAS J. FISHER & CO., INC,
73S 18th STREET NV.
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Three stores. renting for $40 per year. Pric,
ALSO.
ALLAN E. WALKER & CO.. INC,
at
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Fine home, Chevy Chase, Nd: ready for oc-
cupancy; within block of car line; eight rooms
and bath; over 10000 feet of land. Price, 50, $50
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FOR EXCHANGE,

I0-RooM BRICK HOUSE. IN NV. SECTION
of Washington, with hot-water heat, large front
and rear yard to alley. Will exchange equity
for small farm.
PERCY II. RUSSELL CO.. 9th and N Y ave.
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IMMEDIATE POSSESSION.
New house of six rooms. two baths:
hot-water heat, electric lights, hardwood
floors. front porches and sleeping
pofches, beautiful fixtures. Price,
81, ,750; small cash payment and balance
in easy monthly installments. II you
are looking for home, don't fail to
have us show you this one.
JOHN ". THOMPSON & CO.,
-Incorporated-
rs 18th st. NV. Main 1852.
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New hollow-tile house; nine rooms and bath
in Brookland. Cash offer wanted.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01

IS PREDICTED
IOWA WILL HAVE A DECREASE
OF rs OR 30 PER CENT IN
SWINE RAISING.

Cedar Rapids, Dec. 2S.-Dr. ]. R.
Pooley, United States Veterinary in
spector for this district, has received
from the department of agriculture in
Washington the results Of a careful
investigation made in Iowa regarding
the swine situation. One Of the rather
startling disclosures brought about
throughout the Investigation was that
Iowa will have a Is or 80 per cent
shortage in hogs this year.
Investigations in more than dozen
counties indicate that fewer hogs will
he kept this year than last, notwith-
standing the announcement of a
guaranteed minimum price of $3.50
the hundred. On the other hand the
food administration declares the apar-
ent need now is fofa Is per cent in
crease over the normal crop for next
year. AS a consequence the depart
ment of agriculture is sending out a
bulletin on the subject, in which it is
explained that every SOW sold is an
aid to the kaiser and that every one
kept is an aid to Uncle Sam. The fail
ure Of Iowa farmers, says the bulle-
tin. to increase the hog supply ap-
100000 next year will be
the greatest victory the kaiser can
win, and that the increase will be the
hardest blow Iowa can administer
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01
COUPLE
WE'D so YEARS
Mr.. AND MRS. NOBLE CELEBRATE
NOTABLE EVENT AT DAUGH-
TIERS HOME.

Abba. Dec. 2S.-Mr. and Mrs. E.
Mart Noble celebrated their fiftieth
wedding anniversary at the home Of
their daughter, Mrs. George Alexan-
der, on Christmas day. An elaborate
turkey dinner was served. No invi-
tations were issued but more than a
hundred friends and relatives were
in to extend congratulations during
the afternoon and evening.
The home was decorated in the
Christmas colors, while the dining
room was decorated in gold and
white.
Mr. Noble came to Abba on the first
passenger train that came here in
1866. He was united in marriage to
Miss lone Saunders in 1867. -
The bride and groom of fifty years
ago are enjoying comparatively good
health and their many friends wish
for them many more years of welded
life.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01

emily is made, it is nullified immedi
ately by some crafty drawn qualifi-
cation or reserve"
1t is Germany's manifest policy, &C
cording to the Times, to secure while
there is yet time peace which will
preserve under her control her vassais
in central and southeastern Europe en-
abling her to boast truly that militar
ism has vindicated splendidly its
claims. The Times concludes:
THE whole pretense at negotiation
is Enthusiastically disingenuous."
Even the blindest MOLE" declares
the Mail, could see through the
smoke screen of verbal evasions with
which the Germans try to concea!
their real intentions. Seeming compli.
ance with the Russian suggestion
coupled with reservations that take all
the meaning from the tentative agree
n;ent is clearly the German game
THE allies are not thinking Of
peace. They are thinking only of VIC
tory, and victory is what they mean to
have"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01
RlTON

Mrs. Emil Larson and family en-
ioyed Christmas visit from her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. Norlander, of
Hiteman, and from her brother Elmer
Norlander of Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. J Burns of Ottumwa,
returned home yesterday after a few
days visit in Benton township with
her sister. Mrs. c. A. Stewart and
family.
Miss Veronica Adams. who has been
employed with the Peasley Shipley Co.
since their store opened here, has re-
signed her position and left Monday
evening for few weeks visit with her
parents in Charter Oak. after which
she will go to Oskaloosa, where she
has accepted a position with a dry
goods company.
Messers Anton Weir and Ray vii.
hanson, of Cedar Rapids. were Christ
mas gusts at the home of Mrs. Emma
tanning. Her son, Ben tanning, wife
and two sons, of New Hampton, also
spent Christmas here
Edger Morrison. of Whitebreast town
ship, and Miss Winifred Webb, Of En-
glish township. were united in mar
riage in this city at the Christian par.
sonage on Tuesday evening at o'cloaar
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01
ASKS DAMAGES OF
HIS FATHER-IN-LAW

Newton, Dec. 2s.-R. D. Stinson, a
prominent and wealthy farmer df
Baxter, has brought a $4,000 damage
suit against A. G. Leeper and Grace
Leeper of this. vicinity on the charge
of alternating his wife's affections.
Stinson claims that his wife, Alice
Stinson, through connivance of Mr.
and Mrs. Leeper, her parents, has left
him and refuses to live with him. He
states that before she left for Florida
she came from Baxter out to the farm
where he was and brought their six
weeks old baby into the house, leav-
ing it with him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01
WOMAN is KILLED
ON RAILROAD TRACK

Washington, Dec. 28.-Mrs. Fred ,
Letter, a well-known woman living INF
the vicinity of Haskins, this county,
was struck by Milwaukee train and
instantly killed.
Mrs. Leffler, though past eighty I
years of age, was walking along thes
railroad tracks on her way to visit a.
friend. 1t is thought that she failed
to hear the approaching train until
too late. The accident occurred
about midway between Gladwin, in
Louisa county. and Haskins. She
was prominent in that section Of both
counties.
The body was taken to Gladwin and
the coroner summoned.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01
u. S. GRAZ S
GIFT SUGAR
ATTHEAT TIRE

Paterson, N. j., Dec. 2S.-An order
directing the manager of the Orpheum
theater to. offer to the city at 81
cents pound for distribution to the
poor the 375 pounds of sugar he had
planned to give away to his patrons
on Wednesday night was issued here
today by the federal food administra.
tor for New Jersey. If the city does
not purchase the sugar the manager
is directed to sell to local dealers at
cost.
The sugar, purchased by the the
atre from wholesale grocer. was
seized by the federal authorities and
the grocer was accused of having
boarded it. His case has been re-
ferred to National Food Administrator
Hoover, it was announced today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01
SPUD WAREHOUSE is
PLAN OF MERCHANTS

Mason City, Dec. 28.-MasOn City
will have cooperative potato stor-
age house if the plans recently inaug.
urated by the Retail Merchants as
ISOLATION are carried out Men at
Iowa State college have been asked to
work out the details of building and
managing such house.
Many potatoes are sold in Mason
City each year and brought back
again by consumers. This house will
enable both growers and retailers to
handle the trade to better advantage.
The projected plan calls for coop
eratfve company that will issue stock
and then charge fixed sum per
bushel for storing.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01
Is STARS ON
SERVICE FLAG
CONGREGATIONAL
SUNDAY SCHOOL hONORS
SOLDIERS.

Pennington, Dec. 28.-A service flag
has been made and hung up in the
Congregational church in honor Of the
following soldier boys who at one
time were members of the Sunday
school:
DR.. H. A. McWi1llams, dental sur
geon, first lieutenant, I. N. G., Browns
vile, Tex.
VIM H. Miller, Co. E, 18th Inf
American Exp. Force, France.
Carlton Deitrick, Motor Co. No. 4.
lie Ammunition train. Camp Doni.
phan. Okla
Private Esmond L. Good, Battery
F, 1872 Reg Field Artillery. Camp Lo-
gan. Houston, Tex.
Orrin Hassler. Camp Dodge, re.
turned home on account of illness.
q Carey knight. Navy. Great Lakes
Training Station.
Lieut. L. A. Coffin. Medical Corps,
Barracks No. ., Fl. Riley, Kan.
Lieut.. Ray Hufford of U. S. En-
cheering Corps, Rockford, ILL.,
Lawler Stanton Knott, Co. D, 161st
u. S Inf, 41st Div, Camp Mills,
Hem pstead, l.. l.
Roy H. Flamm. Regtl. Sgt. Major.
18th Engineers U. S. ESpeditionary
Force, France.
Lester Lowery. AZ Aero. Squadron,
Wrights Field. Dayton, o.
Everett Moore mechanic in Arsen-
al at Rock Island, Ill
Henry j. Brusseman. Bush Termi-
nal Inspector of Ordnance Stores,
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01
WOULD UTILIZE TIES
LEFT ON RIGHT OF WAY

1mOgene, Dec. 28.-The scarcity OF
coal throughout the county has
caused some of our citizens to get
busy and see if something couldn't
be done to make firewood Of the i'm
mense pile of ties along the Wabash
right of way. One and one-half miles
north of town. on the Mike O'Connoi
farm, when the Red Oak & North
eastern was to be built between Imo-
gene and Red Oak five years ago,
the promoters piled about $4,000 new
ties at the junction where they were
to join the Wabash. The new rail-
road was never built and the ties are
laying in huge pile and in year or
two more won't make even good fire
wood.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01
IOWA MAN HELD
AS ALIEN ENEMY

Oklahoma City, Dec. 2s.-Herman
Onner of Cedar Rapids is being held
by the police here on an enemy alien
charge.
When he was arrested he persisted
that he was naturalized citizen Of
the United States and that the papers
could be found in his grip. Search by
the police of his possessions revealed
no papers. The arrest was said to
have been made on information fur
nished by the department of justice.
Onner claims that he is civil en-.
gineer.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01
RUSSIAN REDS
SEIZE BANKS
A american, Representing
New York Institution. Ar,
rested for Resisting.

Petrograd, Dec. 27.-CDelayed)-
diers, acting under the orders of Fl
| nance Commissioner Menschinsky sur
rounded and seized all private banks
in Petrograd today, including the
branch Of the National City bank OF
New York. The manager, B. r. Stew.
ems, was arrested and detained for a
short time.
Many bank directors we're arrested.
Several surrendered the keys to the
bank vaults but Stevens refused. J. B.
Wright, counsellor of the American
embassy, called upon Mr.. Stevens dur.
ing the afternoon.
ACCUSED OF SABOTAGE.
At the time of the opening Of the
banks detachments of the red guard
gathered in the streets and barred the
entrances. Later the banks were en-
tered, under the leadership Of NJ Men
schinsky. Orders were given that work
cease and that the banks surrender
their papers and the keys to their
vaults. In most instances no resist
ance was offered. Mr.. Stevens de-
clared his bank had no vaults but only
small safes. After his arrest he was
permitted to return to the bank, which
was placed under guard. The bank
directors who were arrested were &C.
cused of sabotage. Telephone service
throughout the city was stopped, for
an hour.
CALLS REPORTS INCORRECT.
In explaining the seizure Of the
banks, M. Menschinsky said:
1--WE let it be known long ago that
private banks should send reports
weekly to the state bank. This was
done but the reports were incorrect. 1t
was then decided to occupy the banks.
revise their activity and then see that
they resumed business. The keys are
in the hands of Commissioner Obolen-
sky of the state bank, as are the books
and documents which have been
seized"
CITY HAS MONEY SHORTAGE.
It is reported that a special COM
mittee will investigate the closed
banks, spending week in the process
and that the institutions will not be
permitted to resume business in the
meantime The city is facing seri-
Gus financial shortage, especially in
currency of small denominations which
has been unavailable for several days.
1.-THE National City bank of New
York was granted a license last Janu-
ary to commence business in Russia
with particular reference to the financ-
ing Of railroad construction. The Ii
cense given it was the first granted to
a foreign bank to do business in Rus
STA since 1871
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01
coNFEREEs TAKE RECESS.

Petrograd. Dec. 27.-(Delayed)---
The delegates of the central powers
Ia the peace conference at Brest.
Litovsk have agreed to a ten days re
cess in the peace negotiations. which
will be resumed January at place
not yet determined.
Leon Trotzky the holsheviki for
eign minister, is reported to be draft
Ing new note to the entente en-
bassies again asking them to
participate. in the peace conference.
ARMISTIcE WITH kALEDINES
Trotzky is also said to be preparing
4 new message to the peoples OF the
world. The Russian delegates to the
peace conference will return to Pei
yograd TOMORROW or Saturday. ...
An armistice is reported to have
been reached between the bolsheviki
forces and the troops of General Kale.
dimes at Rotov with a neutral zone be.
tween the opposing, lines. ....--.....