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Evening journal., 1918-02-06
ANoInER MnNKEY MY.

Shortly after i.ie o'clock His morn
ing the district nremrn were summond
eel to an alarm from Box 80. "a, al
Fourth and Madison sirlei, hut on
their arrival there 70 Was found that
the alarm NVa- false.
Evening journal., 1918-02-06
GERMANY FAVORS
UbTINATUN NOW
FOR BOLSHEV|K|
Hertling Seems Determined
TO Force Peace Issue With.
Slav MaXimaliSts
dash On PETROGRAD
IF ARNIS7 ICE is EEDEB
By The United Press.

By The United Press
ZURICH Feb. 6.-Germany fayors is
suance Of an ultlmaium TO the Russian
Maximalists demanding immediate ac-
coplonce of The reutonic peace terms
and In ease of refusal VIII march on
polrograd was ihe belief expressed In
diplomatic circles here TODAY.
The German general stan. Imperial
Chancellor licriling and the German
court are believed Co bo unanimous in
their decision Go force The issue with
Russia.
German troops are said TO have been
concentrated at strategic points on the
of a quick thrust at the Russian capital
in case the armistico is terminated.
Evening journal., 1918-02-06
BY the Uniled Press

AMSTERDAM. Feb. 6.-The general
strike OF workers 81 the Central Powers
showed the world They did NOT want a
peace Of anneA1iions, Wilhelm Dlti-
mann. Socialis, member OF the German
Reirhsiag. declared during his court
martial Monday. 10 was learned here
TODAY.
"Tho strike broke ont because a pro-
longed state Of siege makes life un-
hearable." asserted pittmann, "and on
account Of The agitation hy the Father
landers and pon-Germons. Tho strike
had only "a demonsiraiive value in show
ing the world we workers only want
"a peace with no anneNatlons."
Evening journal., 1918-02-06
WANT SWEDISH GOVERNMENT TO QUIT.

STOCKHOLM Feb 6-Resgnailon OF the Swedish government
because OF It's unwngne to dispatch troops Finland to
restore order was urged by the conservative press here today
Evening journal., 1918-02-06
Mn. wALsMTm IMPROVES.

The condition Of John Wallsmith,
well-known butcher. in second street
market. shows some Improvement. lie
is suffering from scisiic rheumatism
Evening journal., 1918-02-06
MnRE MnNEY ION sMOKEs.

The following contribution TO our
Rows In France Tobacco Fund is ac-
knowledged.
Previously acknowledged ......s2, ,i2ih0
cash .................. iOO
Total 70 date ..............s2.i25 30
Evening journal., 1918-02-06
WEATHER

Partly cloudy and warmer to
night and Thursday; gentle
south winds.
TomorrOw-1hursday
One Meatless and Ono Wheat
less Meal
Evening star., 1918-02-20
BUREAU OF STANDARDS
GETS $4,000 BUILDING

Increasing war work at the bureau
of standards has greatly overcrowded
the buildings of the bureau. and as a
result construction has been begun of
large new building. This structure
will be fireproof. with FIVE acres of
floor space. 1t is stated that most of
the work now being done at the old
arsenal in Pittsburgh in buildings oc-
cupied there by the bureau of stand
ards may be transferred to this ,itv
when the new building is completed
This Will release the space at Pitts
burgh for the use of the War Depart
ment,
Whether or not the building is to oc-
cupy the land, for which, Director
Stratton recently asked Congress for
an appropriation of $4,000. was not
learned. 1t was stated at DIR. STRAIT
tons Office that he had no information
to give out regarding the new building.
Evening star., 1918-02-20
NO DATE YET SELECTED
FOR THE SECOND DRAFT
Secretary Baker Authorizes State
ment That Time for Beginning Is
Matter of Conjecture.

Secretary Baker OF the War Depart
ment authorized the statement today
that no date had been selected Tor the
beginning of the second draft Various
estimates have placed the time between
March ] and June l. These are de-
clared to be entirely guesses.
The governments disposition not to
disturb the labor situation. particularly
on farms at the planting season. is one
of the factors entering into the situa-
tion.
The provost marshal generals office,
il is understood. is disincl.ned to go
ahead with the second draft until Con-
gress has perfected the law by pending
amendments to change the basis OF ap-
portionment, and to authorize the
Presidene to call into the military serv-
ice men skilled in industry and agri-
culture regardless of previous classiti-
cation.
The remaining incrcments of the first
draft will begin to move forward to
the camps beginning this week.
1t is probable that next month local
boards may be asked to forward small
increments necessary to replace men
going overseas, but the expected sum-
mons of half million will be later.
Evening star., 1918-02-20
DENIES MERGER Of
US. SECRET SERVICE

Denial that merging of various in
telligence and secret service agencies
|of government departments is contem-
plated today was made at the Depart
ment of Justice. Officials at the White
House also professed ignorance of any
such project on the part of the Presi-
dent.
Washington dispa tches to New York
paper said plans are being completed
for such a coordination, and that the
direction of the entire assemblaEe of
government police agencies is to be
under a director of intelligence. 1t
also was said William Wallace. jr, for
mer assistant attorney general. was
working out memorandum on the pro-
posed reorganization.
If Mr.. Wallace has undertaken such
work he has done it on his own in
itiative it was said at the Department
or Justice today. Last week Mr.. Wal
lace. who had returned to practice of
law in New York, was made special
deputy assistant to the United States
Attorney General and was intrusted
only with the task of supervising enemy
alien inspection in New York and the
adjacent territory. He was in Wash
ngton Saturday to confer with John
Lord OBrian. charged with administer
ing the enemy alien act. about his
duties. But he has had no instructions
to go into any coordination plan for a
central secret service agency. it was
declared. nor did he mention in con-
ferences with officials here anything
about such an undertaking.
1t was explained at .the Department
of Justice that CO. ordination already
exists among all the intelligence bu-
reaus of the government which touch
upon wartime activities The office
of Maj. Gen. Ralph H. Van Deman, at
the War College, who is head of the
Army intelligence work, acts as a
clearing house for this work
Meetings are held by representa-
tives of the various bureaus at the
Department of Justice, and information
gained by one is placed at the dis
poSal of others.
Evening star., 1918-02-20
AN ISSUE

Deferred draft classification for rail-
road employees is under consideration
between the War Department and the
railroad administration.
The War Department objects to Civ
ing special consideration to railway
employees as class. insisting that the
case of each man should be considered
individually as to whether he Is indis-
pensable.
This policy does not satisfy the rail-
road administration, which contends
that few railroad men are actually in
dispensable. and that unless some uni
form action is prescribed local exemp-
tiod boards may be inclined to refuse
deferred classification to thousands of
necessary employees who have no de-
pendents. Nearly 100000 railroad men
are within the draft age. But the ac-
tual number which would be affected
by such a ruling Is estimated at less
than. 20A. .O0n.
Evening star., 1918-02-20
Grain, Produce,
Cotton Markets,
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS,

CHICAGO February 20-Continued
scantiness of receipts tended to-day to
strengthen the corn market Trade.
however, was small owing to the fact
that prices were near to the maximum
limit allowed by exporting regulations.
Opening figures. which varied from the
same as yesterdays finish to x C higher
with March not quoted and May 1.26 u
to LIZ. were followed by Il slight
further upturn.
Broad general demand sent the oats
market soaring. Offerings were next
TO nothing, as result largely of
likelihood that the government guar
anteed price on the 1918 wheat crop
would be raised soc a bushel After
opening u to 1 4 c higher, with May
IS to- SSai. the market scored sub
stantial further gains before beginning
to react.
Povisions rose with hogs and grain.
Arrivals of hogs We're much less plenti-
full than had been expected
Evening star., 1918-02-20
COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK. February 2o-Cotton-
Futures opened steady: March. 3oS4
May. S0.49: July. 2a.99: October. 2s.7S.
There was enough realizing to cause
reactions of 10 or - points during the
middle of the morning. but offerings
were not heavy, and the market firmed
up again toward midday on rumors that
arrangements had been completed for
the monthly expectation of $4,000 bales
from this country for Spain. Promi-
nent trade interests continued buying
on the advance to 30.S1 for May or 81
points above last nights closing
figures.
NEW ORLEANS. February 20-Cotton
opened steady. Opening bid--March.
2991: May, 29.52; July, 2910: October,
27S7: December. 27.7S.
n continuation of the buying move
ment of the last few days carried the
price of cotton 2S TO 80 points up in the
first half hour of business here today.
The cold wave crossing the country
was regarded as bullish influence be-
cause of its probable effect of delay
ing new crop preparations.
Evening star., 1918-02-20
DELAYS EXPERT OPINIONS
ON THE COURSE OF PRICES

CHICAGO. February 2o.-opinions o.
experts on the probable course o.
prices of corn, oats and provisions,
in the dissemination of which over
leased wires board OF trade bro
kerage houses spend many thousands
of dollars, must not He sent out until
April /, according to d ruling by di-
rectors of the board of trade announced
today.
The purpose of the regulation is said
to be to discourage miscellaneous
speculation not directly CONCERNED with
the proner marketing and financing of
crops.
Evening star., 1918-02-20
DAIRY MARKETS..

CHICAGO, February 20.--Eutter-
Steady: creamery. 4ia4a.
Eggs-Higher: receipts, LIS cases
Frsts, 81: ordinary firsts. 39a5o: at
mark. cases included 49a5l.
Potatoes--Lower: receipts. 40 cars;
Wisconsin and Michigan. bulk. 1S0a
80: do. sacks. 1.S5aI.95.
Poultry-Alive, lower; springs, 90.
NEW YORK. February Butter
Easy receipts 1898 tubs: creamery
higher than extras 81 1sa52; creamery.
extras (92 score). 81; lirsts. isl=a5Oi. /.
seconds. 4612a4S.
Eggs-Frm receipts, BIB cases fresh
pathcred. extras. SO 4 extra firsts 621sa
So firsts, 62; seconds. 61a61ls: state,
Pennsylvania and nearby western hen
merry. whites fine to fancy. 65, state,
Pennsylvania and nearby hennery browns.
64a65 mixed colors, 62a6a
Cheese-Steady. receipts. 4,033 boxes !;
state. held. specials. 26a26 y; do. average
run. 25Aa
Live poultry-Firm prices unchanged
Drcssed-Firm chickens, 27a33; fowls
2Sa36; turkeys. 24a3S
Evening star., 1918-02-20
WALL STREET MARKET
SLOW, PRICES ERRAT|c

NEW YORK, February 2o.-Imme-
diately following the opening the mar
ket displayed a weak streak. probably
due to the feeling that the shorts had
covered their contracts reasonably free
ly, that the market had maintained
steady upward pace for some days and
that reaction was not unexpected.
The Russian situation-erratic, and
changeful as a chameleon-was given
credit for some of the selling, and
point recessions were sustained in lead
ing issues, Reading, Marine preferred
and Steel common, while General Mo-
tors surprised its friends by drop of
DointS
Evening star., 1918-02-20
Situation Reverses.

Before the first hour ended the situ-
alton reversed itself again, full recov-
cries being made in Steel and other
stocks generally, showing rally, but
not with the strength and firmness of
the last few days.
Rallies and setbacks alternated. with
less activity. Baldwin Locomotive. in
which a very strong pool is working.
showed excellent strength. National
E.nameling advanced sharply. gaining
> points on announcement of an in
creased dividend rate.
Woolens. Sumatra tobacco and sugars
hardened materially. the latter on an
nouncement of the plans to finance the
Cuban crops.
Rails, many industrials and shipping
hesitated
Liberty 31.s sold at 1890 to ss: first
IS at 964S to 1852, and second As at
96.10 to 96.16.
Bethlehem, Baldwin Locomotive and
United States Steel presented the best
strength of the day in the closing hour.
but the rails. Steel Foundries and a few
industrial specialties were decidedly
slow
Evening star., 1918-02-20
BRITISH GAIN 2 MILES
ON PALESTINE FRONT

LONDON. February 20.-The British
army in Palestine made an attack yes
terday east of Jerusalem, advancing
two miles on front of fifteen miles. it
is announced officially. The communi-
cation follows:
yesterday morning we advanced to
the attack on frontage of fifteen
miles east of Jerusalem. BY evening
all objectives had been secured to an
average depth of two miles"
Evening star., 1918-02-20
On the Stock Exchange.

Business on the local Stock Exchange
va, greatly restricted. orders being
very few. Sales were made at SO i. for
$1,000 Traction . per cent. this being
the only pond sale. Two shares of Cap
ital Traction at 81 u. ten Railway pre-
ferrcd at 8. and one at 6724 completed
the record.
Evening star., 1918-02-20
WEATHER.

THO D;e,rict of Columbia fair and much
.o,aar tonight and tomorrow cold wave
tonight; lowest temperature ahou' y IS
grees; fresh northwest winds
Maryland and Virginia. fair and hiuci'
colder tonight and tomorrow; coid "aNe
tonight; fresh northwest winds.
West Virginia, generally fair tonight ana
tomorrow, except snow fiurries IN east
nortion. colder tonight, with a cold wave
colder in east portion tomorrow
The Sun and Moon.
Todav-sun rose, so am; sun sets,
Tomorrow-sun rises 6:5s am: sun
Moon rises. / :o4 pm sets, 3 81 am. ;.
Automobile lamps TO be llghteo ohe-hai Il
hour after sunset.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer aAd barometer at the "eaaliel ael.,
bureau for the tNcntE-four hours pesHi-
ming at pm yesterday
Thermometer-Yest Yesterday-A pm, a.
pm, II; Il midnight. 53. To-day am
So S am. SIS. Maximum. 81, at . am
today minimum. y. at Pm. YESTERDAY
Tempe rature same date last Sear---iaAi-
mum. 40; minimum. 50.
Observation-Disclosures pm, 3oo5 )
pm. a995: Il midnight. 29.S5. To-day
4 am. 29.I6; am, Io3
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at
3 am: Great Falls-Temperature, S3
condition. 1oT. Dalecarlia reservoir
Temperature. 80: condition at north con-
nection. 500; condition at south connec-
ton, l3O Georgetown distributing reser-
Sc; condition at influ-
ent gatehouse. So
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star., 1918-02-20
Washington Stock Exchange.

SALES
Capital Traction. at SIS.
After call:
Capital Traction IS. 81, 600 al as1..
Washington Railway and Electric pfd., 10 at
67. at 67T.
Bid and Asked Prices.
Evening star., 1918-02-20
METAL MARKETS.

NEW YORK. February 2O.-MetaI ex-
change quotes lead firm; spot. 712ha
7.25: spelter, dull: East st. Louis deliv-
cry. spor offered at 1879
At London-Spot copper, f11O; futures.
f11O; electrolytic, f125.
Spot tin. f313; futures, s311. Lead.
spot. f29, los; futures. f2s, los; spelter,,
spot xf54l futures. ESQ.
Evening star., 1918-02-20
Ee.genthaler Dividend Declared.

The regular quarterly dividend of
gi= per cent on Mergenthaler Linotype
Shares has been declared payable
march 80. books closing March .
Evening star., 1918-02-20
GOVERNMENT SUPERWSES
ALL FOREIGN EXCHANGE
BY I. A. FLEMING.

Beginning today, bankers require
1icense from the federal reserve board
hs requisite TO selling foreign ex-
change This provision is enforced
under the espionage act and is intended
as q further check against funds reach
ine enemies of the nation through
roundabout manipulation of exchange.
Ii is necessary for licensed banks 10
obtain from Il purchaser of foreign ex-
change his signature to form N
which il is stated that the proceeds OF
this bill Viii not reach directly or III.
directly an enemy q the government OF
the United states and specifically stat
inG the reason for issue.
Application for license must be made
10 the federal reserve bank OF Which
the issuing bank is q member or 70
the reserve district bank, If non-mem-
ber Thc reserve bank then gives us
recommendation or dis:ipproVai TO the
application. which is then passed up
L. the federal reserve board. which
grants or refuses The license
Bankers are requested to report IRE
quently to the federal reserve bank OF
their district ON all sales ot foreign eN-
change. to whom sold and To furnish
the SliuS bearing the signatures OF the
purchasers
In .his WAY the federal reserve banf,
hopes to check sales Of exchange on
Mexico or some South American point
winch viii h,s exchanged for exchange
OF Switzerland or Spain and III this way
pas more or less directly 10 Germany.
Keeping tab on safes of foreign ex-
chang, * decidedly essential for the
government for five cardinal reasons,
nancy:
q The volume Of transactions which
g through that NJ ght be used for
German account
: The transactions that it might be
wise TO prohibit entirely.
3. oar balance with every other coun-
try in the world
4. The amounts of foreign exchange
e-id foreign money that are being dumped |
Gpon Us IN the various countries.
;. For xAat purposes funds are used |
that represent foreign leans made to
uphold the exchanges.
Evening star., 1918-02-20
NEW YORK sUC.K pp,,Es.

sugar. steady, centrifugal, 6.005: mo-
lasses, nominal; refined, steady; fine
ErAnulated.Z,kk
Evening star., 1918-02-20
Buying the Cheap Things.

one Of the best evidences of the
economies being l,racticed these davs
heceSsitcus and otherwise, is shown by,
the sale 81 the r ". Woolworth COM
pany l0-cent stores for {, series of
years as iOiipWS. In 1913 they totaIed
S66,s2s,000: III 1914 S6s.519. 900; in 1915,
go. $50, pd2. in 1910, IS. .,uss,p0o. and in
Evening star., 1918-02-20

Special Dispatch to The Star
BALTIMORE, Nd. February 20. Il
pm. .)-Wheat-Spot No red soft,
2.22: spot No. red winter 224; receipts,
1926 bushels.
Corn-Receipts, 9521 bushels.
Oats-Firmer: standard white. 1o4i:a
Los: No ; white, 1.04a104i2; receipts
24.iS0 bushels
Rye-Firm; No. western export. 2.ao:
receipts. 1885 bushels
Hay-Firm: No. l timothy. unchang-
ed, No. l clover mixed unchanged
Evening star., 1918-02-20
LIVE STOCK MARKETS..

The United States Department of
Agriculture. bureau Of markets re-
ports conditions in the Washington
meat trade market as follows;
Beef. fresh-Receipts. heavy: market
weak; demand poor: large number OF
stale cattle among the receipts are
being sacrificed at prices considerably
below the market. Steers-Receipts,
liberal; market. weak and very drasgy;
demand poor. Cows-Receipts heavy:
market, weak to lower; demand very
poor. Bulls-None on the market
Neal-Suppiy. liberal: market, barely
steady; demand. very slow.
Pork-Receipts, moderate; market,
fairly steady at yesterdays close; de-
mand. light
Lamb Receipts. moderate: market,
unchanged; demand, light.
Mutton-No offerings.
CHICAGO. February 2o.-Hogs-Re-
cefpts. 1000 head; strong: bulk. 1870
a1690; light. 16.45a1T.00 mixed, 1s.45a
1900; heavy. 16.20aI6.90; rough. 16.20a
1886 pigs. 12.50a15.50.
Cattle-Receipts. 900 head: strong:
native steers, s.G3a13.9o; stockers and
feeders, I.4oa1os0; COWS and heifers,
6.50al1.I5: calves. S.50al3.75.
Sheep-Receipts, 1000 head firm
sheep. 10 0Gal3.2o: lambs. l3.o0a 1850.
Evening star., 1918-02-20
BAR SILVER UNCHANGED.

NEW YORK. February 20.-Bar sill
Yer. S5Sx-unchanged,
Evening star., 1918-02-20
FIRE INSURANCE

Insure In =
HARTFORD INSURANCE co. -
CONTINENTAL INSURANCE co.
EDW. r. SCHWARTZ, Inc, ia 18th ~.
Evening star., 1918-02-20
POWDER MARKET.

Quotations furnished by W. E. Hibbs &
Evening star., 1918-02-20
Aeroplane Service Aid to Banks.

The introduction of'aeroplare service
between Washington and New York
city Preparations for which are now
being made hy the second assistant
postmaster general. MAY prove OF dis
tinct service TO bankers and possibly
TO stock brokers.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1918-12-19

not stand half chance to mold!
Woe to the housewife who on this
day turns n mattress. 1t BODIES Ill luck
for the whole year.
A superstition which had its origin
In DevOnshire tells us that 1t Is bad
form and i'll luck indeed not to wish
the bees good morning and the cOmpli.
ments Of the season. On Christmas eve
the hives are decorated with springs
of green and bit of red ribbon. IT'S
also said that bees sing all night on
Christmas eve. But bees are rather
perpetual singers, anyway.
The graceful traditions prevail, in
northern England and Wales. that the
birds and beasts have some mystic
connection with the Nativity. Hence
the farmers and landowners purchase
sheaves of oats from little boys who
sell them as our boys sell holly. These
bundles are placed In convenient high
places in trees and fences, that the
birds may partake. The cattle. sheep,
goats, and even the pigs, are all given
double the amount of feelings on
Christmas morning.
In Lyons, France, at the Founding
hospital, Il very pretty custom Is to
welcome the first baby that arrives
with special honors-a berlbboned
cradle, padded basket, soft clothing,
solicitude and bestOwal Of gifts, and
careful attention. This Is done In ex-
piation of the poor welcome given to q
Wee Child Of Bethlehem 20 centuries
ago. and beautiful thought 1t Is.
In some provinces In France 1t is
considered bad luck to cross strange
threshold on Christmas day.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1918-12-19
Andrew Doris to His Father
Nov. Is, 1918.


Dear Papa:
have just received your letter
of October 23rd. 1t is about the
sixth letter that have received from
you.
| am sure glad that you have re-
ceived some of my letters. am
sure that some of my letter I have
written you have been lost.
Papa, am sure sorry to learn that
the people of the United States are
dying of that dreadful disease, the
Flu" 1t has not been so bad in
this country. l haven't ever had or
it or even ben sick the least since
have been lover here" am GER
tainly feeling fine today.
Well. the French people over here
sure did go wild when the armistice
was signed. When we got the news
we paraded all over this camp play
ing "a Hot Time in the Old Town
To Night" Whistles were blowing
from all the ships and trains. and
airplanes were flying everywhere.
guess ! will be home soon, so | will
save my news to tell you when |
get back. Answer soon and tell me
the news.
Lovingly, your son,
ANDREW.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1918-12-19
One of Uncle Sans Boys.

Although he had twice been unable
to make his way through steam
filed compartment, Walter d. McLea,
chief machinist's mate. national ma
val volunteers, United States navy,
made third go at 1t, and with sue
cess. In doing this he prevented a
much more serious accident. and for
his valor has been commended by the
secretary Of the navy. The engine
room had been filed with live steam
when the breaking of the tiller carried
away the exhaust lines of the steering
engine. At the first alarm McLea
tried to enter the compartment where
the steam was escaping, but 1t was
not until he had made three trips
down the ladder that he was success
full in stopping the flow. McLea went
into the navy April 8, 1917, entering
the naval volunteers at Erie. Pa.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1918-12-19
John Streiff to His Mother
Ellis Island. N. Y.

Ellis Island. N. Y.
Dec. 3. 1918.
Dear Mother, Dad and All:
No doubt you are anxiously await
ing this long lookedfor letter from
me. At last I am able to write n
few lines to you, though my arm is
stiff and it is hard for me to- write
Now | can tell you what happened
to me- | had my arm broke by
D Hun machine gnu-shot 3
times through the right arm and
then fell; he shot me 3 more times
through the left shoulder and frac-
tured or rather shot away my soap
ular bone clear out of me. am
feeling fine now and will be we'll
soon. l am going to try to get
home for Xmas. would have
ben here early in October but got
the Spanish influenza and came very
near staying in France forever and
always. but thanks to the good doc