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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-08-01

worth league Sunday evening. The
subject, "All for Christ: My Pleas
ureS."
j Baraboo callers Monday were Mrs
Sarah Parkin, Mrs. F. Garue and
daughter and Ernest Weinke
William Farnum is in Reedsburg
for several days.
Members of the Epworth league and
other young folks of this vicinity will
have a marshmallow toast Thursday
evening. They will meet up town.
The Red Cross society will not meet
on Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Noyes of
Madison, formerly of this place, re-
ceived word that the husband Of their
daughter, formerly Miss Grace Noyes,
now Mrs. Quinn, had died in Montana
following an operation, and interment
would take place at Cody, Wyo.
Mr. and Mrs Fl. r. Pigg, Miss Clara
Odekirk and Mrs. Osmon Odekirk mo-
tored to Prairie du Sac on Monday
evening.
Miss Martha Olson returned Friday
to her home in De Forest after spend
ing a few weeks with her sister, Mrs.
o. Odekirk.
There will be a community flag rails
ing for the service flag here Friday
evening on the public square. A band
may be procured and a speech given,
besides special music and community
singing for the occasion. The rela-
tives of those for whom stars are be-
ing placed are especially requested to
be present and all should come in
honor of our boys. The Red Cross So
ciey will serve ice cream and cake on
the lawn at the home of DR.. and Mrs.
F. e. Tryon. The women are request
ed to bring cakes.
Clarence Crosby is employed at
Madison.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bradley and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Gustav Achter-
berg and Mr.. and MIS- Jofn Roach
went to Barahoo last week. to see
William Bradley and Paul Achterberg
entrain for Camp Grant.
Mrs. Forest Talbot of SUI rior, is
a guest of her parents, NJ. IN Mrs.
Charles Stewart. Mr.. Talbot +" mem
Der of Home Guards of that Pace is
in training at Camp Douglas.
Erwin Gross Of Madison s701t a
few days last week with his pa 3nts.
Mr. and Mrs. George A. Cross ard in
camp at Devils Lake
Carl Schultz, who has been IL at
Camp Grant, is much improved By
error his name was omitted from the
community service flag last week, but
a star will be placed for him.
Miss Mary COrcOran of Rockford,
Ill, was a guest of her sister, Mrs.
E. L. Gross and family, and is in camp
at DEVILS Lake
William Achterberg returned from
Columbus barracks having been re-
jected for physical defect.
Mrs. N B. Hackett of North Free
dom and Mrs Albert Promo of Chi
cage were recent guests of relatives
in this vicinity.
Miss Pearl Krauz of Wilton, spent
a few days with her cousin Miss AL
thea Clark
DR.. and Mrs. F. Tyron entertained
Monday at o'clock dinner in honor
of the formers fathers 81st birthday
anniversary, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.
Clark and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pigg
were his guests. The men are civil
war veterans.
| Misses Paula and Martha Meyers
and brother Zemond of Wheeling
Iowa, were recent guests of the Gal
lus and Arthur Brownrigg families.
Mrs. Thomas Ryan Of Madison
spent Thursday with her sister, Mrs
Mary Dennis.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Brownrigg and
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-08-01
Merrimac Department
By Our Correspondent

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schultz are NOV
ing to Madison.
Miss Louisa Schultz of Baraboo is a
guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. w
Schultz.
Mrs. Frank Garne and daughter
Sarah spent Sunday in Baraboo with
her brother, Royal Parkin, and family
Mrs. Clarence Baylis spent few
days last week in Baraboo.
Mrs. Josephine Coates and brother,
John Dennis, spent Sunday with the
latter's son, George Dennis, at Camp
Robinson, and other relatives at To
NAH.
Mrs. Mae Cramer is a guest Of her
son Earl and family at Madison.
Harve L. Peck received congratula-
lions Monday. July 20, in honor of his
eightieth birthday anniversary.
Mrs. Emmett Dryer went to Madi-
son on Tuesday to see her sister.
Mrs. J. Harris arrived from Bara-
boo on Sunday.
Mrs. Solomon King and daughter,
Miss Cora King, are guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edgar Quinn in Madison.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wagner of Arlington
spent Sunday with Mrs. Janet Mac
MILAN. who is very i'll at the home of
her niece, Mrs. Daniel Kennedy.
Master Howard Loos spent Sunday
in Okee with his grandparents, Mr..
oud Nrc NborIpc T,OOC
The names of Paul Achterberg and
William Bradley are also added to the
list for stars on the service flag.
Miss Ferne Halbman of Madison
spent few days with her friend,
Miss Edna Wolfe.
Gustave P. Kirchstein has been
transferred from Evansville to Wye
vile on the signal system for the
Northwestern line.
Lester Brownrigg of Camp Grant
and MIS-. L. Brownrigg of Sank City
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. w. Brownrigg.
Mr.. ard Mrs G. E. Kirchstein and
son Lawrence and Mr. and Mrs. John
Astle and sons Ray and Robert spent
Sunday in Mazomanie with the ladies'
brother. Archie Parkin, and family.
David Smith of Camp Grant spent
Sunday at the Achterberg home.
Mr.. and MS L. G. Halbman and
sons motoTed 10 Elroy recently to see
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. G. Baumgarten, and
family
Mr.. and Mrs Lloyd Hasbman and
son Robert and Miss Lydia Genske
motored to Baraboo on Sunday and
were guests of the formers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. o. j. Halbman.
Mrs. Butterfeld and daughter Ester
of BaraboO were Sunday guests of her
sister, Mrs. Herman Weinkie, and fam
lily.
The home Of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Stewart was the scene of a very pref
ty wedding on Wednesday, July "a, at
S p. m, when their daughter Jessie
became the bride of Mr. Dalton of
Pardeeville, Rev. R. G. Hallock Of the
NJ. E. church here officiating. They
were attended by Miss Iva Towers OF
Portage and Mr.. Dalton of Pardeeville
the latter cousin of the groom. The
bride was handsomely gowned in
white and the bridesmaid wore blue
The rooms were decorated in flowers
attractively arranged. A wedding din
ner was served by Mrs. F. E. Tryon
assisted by Miss Thompson of Pardee
vile and Misses Carrie LaWrenZ and
Lilah Dryer of Dellona. Miss Thomp
son played the wedding march. Rela
tives and few friends were guests
They will live on farm near Pardee
vile.
The Ladies' Aid society meets il
the NJ E. church parlors on Wednes
day afternoon to do Red Cross work
Miss Marie Stoner will lead Ep
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-08-01
REEDSBURC

Lee Wheeler came up from Madison
and spent Sunday with friends in our
city.
Miss Martha Sass of Sank City re-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-29
ARMY OF SEVEN MILLION.
Taft Says U. S. Must Prepare for
Long and Bloody War.

Cleveland, April 29.-Former Pres
ident William II. Taft, speaking as a
representative of the League to En-
Lorce Peace, at the annual meeting
Of the federated churches here. called
upon American to abandon hope of
early peace and prepare at once to
send an army CT 100000 soldiers to
the Western front.
American must changing her ideas
rs to the prosecution of the war every
six months, declared Nh. Taft; must
rive up entirely the hope of separa-
ting the German people from their
Kaiser, and must Immediately lay
plans tc overcome Germany by the
force Of tremendous army.
He declared that America was fore
cd into the war on moral grounds and
that :we can and will and must" fur
nish the wealth, resources and man
power to carry forward the struggle
until final victory.
american must calculate on long
war" he said. "Let US have a plan
% put 100000 or 100000 men over
there"
Mr.. Taft attacked the idea that we
are not at war with the German peo-
Die but with the German government.
make no mistake" he said, cts
the German people we must fight"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-29
TRAIN KILLS SOLDIER.
Southern Train On Long Bridge Takes
Life of Tinworth HALEY.

Tinworth HALEY, twenty -one-year
old soldier of Potomac Park, belong
ing to Company K. U. S. Infantry,
was struck and instantly killed by a
southbound Southern express train
shortly after 4 o'clock yesterday after
noon at the north end of the long rail
road bridge. He received compound
fractures of the skull.
Haley, whose home address was
Hobey, ILL.,, suburb of Chicago. en-
listed in the army January 10 last.
He leaves no parents.
The infantryman was walking on
the north-bound tracks of the rail
road and had crossed to those of the
southbound to get clear of train
when he was struck by the express
going in the other direction.
The engineer Of train No. 10, which
killed the soldier was Thomas Vaughn.
r. w. Nolan was its conductor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-29
ROTTEN-EGG SCOUT MASTER.
Later He Is Seriously Beaten and
Dragged About Town on Plank.

Weedsport, N. Y, April 29.-Lynn
C. Townsend, Boy Scout master, was
rotten-egged, beaten and dragged
about town on a plank last week, a
rope around his neck. Angry men and
women handled him roughly and
threatened lynching. Townsend
against whom serious charges were
made by Boy Scouts, escaped to his
home, with his nose broken and bleed
ing from number of wounds. He
secured a revolver and fired into the
crowd. James Dutton, aged nine, was
shot in the leg. He denied the
charges made by Boy Scouts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-29
TWO MEN KILLED.
Mississippi Farmer Opens Fire Dur
Ing Farley With Posse.

New Albany, Miss, April 29.-Two
men were killed and another seriously
wounded yesterday n an exchange OF
shots near the town of Ripley, south
Of this city, between Robert Green, a
farmer, and detachment OF soldiers
and civilians searching for alleged de-
ssrters from the army. Green and
Lee Adams, civilian member ct the
rossc. arc deaf and James Conner,
another member of the posse, is
wounded. The shooting occurred at
Green's home, three miles north of
Ripley.
According to soldiers who acccnlpa-
lied Adams and Conner to Green's
dwelling, Green opened fire on the two
civilians while they were parlcying
with hin. in an effort TO ascertain the
whereabouts of six missing soldiers
whe were reported seen on the Green
farm. Adams was struck by the first
shot fired from Green's pistol and the
second bullet struck Conner, pcnctrat-
inc his lungs. The soldiers then shot
and killed Green.
Ore of the missing men was captur-
ii in the vicinity OF the Green home
and placed in jail at Ripley. Conner
was taken to 4 hospital in Memphis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-29
SAVED SONS BY DRAFT LAW.
Members OF Congress Made p Low
Are Limit to Exempt Their Own
1t Is Charged.

IL Is SudI SEi.
Philadelphia, April, ga serious
charge against the members of Con-
cress for the manner N which they
framed the selective draft law, with
the. intiraation that the low had pur-
posely been made to exclude men IN
der 81 years old in order TO protect
the sons of the men who made the
law, startled over lC0 prominent sa-
wants at the opening sessions of the
twenty-second annual meeting Of the
American Academy Of Political and
Social Science in this city Friday.
This charge was made by Dr.. Tai
colt Williams, director Of the School
of Journalism at Columbia Universe
ty. His assertions were made shortly
after the meeting opened at the Belle
vuc-S tratford. He proceeded TO re-
view the select!ve draft law in such
a way that was highly uncompiiment-
airy to the sagacity and patriotism OF
the members of Congress. lie claim
I'd il keeps out of the American fight
inc forces 100000 Of the best sol
Tiers in the world, the men between Is
and q years old, and added that nc
nad made a survey of the ages 0!
sons of Congressman. This survey,
1e said, showed that the average age
If these youths was between IS and
y years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-29
Washington Southern Ry.
Schedule In effect Feb. IT, 1918.

Schedule In effect Feb. IL, 1918.
For Washington and points north
daily sos, 9:13, 9:2s, 1918, 1l:ss,
a. M, 1918, 1:1s, 3:1s, 9:13, -1:S3
p. m.
Week days only 6:O5 p. m. Satur-
days only 4:A5 p. m, and Sunday7
only S:1S p. m.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond End
points south Mt 1887. 7:62 (localf ar6
DAT, a. m. 2:27, 2:47, SIT (local)
GIT, 2:27, SIT, GIT, p. m. daily.
Accommodation for Quantico ct
11:O3 a. m. daily and 2.38 p. m. Sat-
urdays. Night train leaves 11:48 p.
m. daily for Fredericksburg and in
termediate stations.
NOTE-Times of arrival ana de-
parture aud connections not guaran.
tscd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-29
Special Notice.
TO my Customers, Friends and the
Public in General:

TO nv Customers, Friends and the
Public in General:
Having been called to the Colors, l
will leave for Camp Lee on Monday,
A nr;i 2y.h. | have sold part interest
in nv business. SO King street, to
Mr., charles 5. Fl. Cobb, who has been
associated with MIR. Julius Wolfe for
ngm6er of years, who will manage the
business in my absence. My father, l.
c. Howard. is vested with full power
Of attorney. to act for me in all mat
tiers. also nv younger brother, Jack
Howard, and Eddie Cockrell, will re-
main at the store as clerks. | ask my
friends and customers to kindly con-
tinuc their patronage to my store, as
thew will find full line of groceries
and vegetables always on hand. The
new firm will be known as T. B. How
ard & Co., and will take charge on
May /. l ask those owing money to
come forward and make prompt set
tlemcnt May ! to 7. c. Howard, and
those having claims against me will
present same to 7. c. Howard for
settlement.
take this opportunity to thank my
friends ard customers for their liberal
patronage. Starting in as boy of
is wears. in a small way, through your
HELM nv business has almost outgrown
my present quarters. Thanking you
FRANK 3. HOWARD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-29
Confesscs Five Murders.

Ithaca, Mich, April 29.-Hcrman
Whiting, a prosperous German farm
er, was arrested today charged with
the murder Of ncighbor, his wire
and three children. Whiting is re-
ported TO have confessed the crime
tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-29
Kaiser Phones Headquarters.

The Kaiser called the devil up
On the telephone one day,
The girl at central listened to
All they had to say.
"Hello," she heard the Kaiser say,
rs old man Satan home?
Just tell him it's Kaiser Bill
That wants him on the phone"
The Devil said "Hello" to Bill
And Bill said, "How are you?
Pm running here on earth hell,
Now tell me what to do"
"What can I do the devil said,
"My dear old Kaiser Bill?
If there's anything that I can do
To help you, I sure will"
The Kaiser said, "Now listen,
And l will try to tell,
The way that I am running
On earth a modern hell.
I've saved for this for many years,
And I've started out to kill;
That it will be modern job
You leave it to Kaiser Bill.
Ny army went through Belgium
Shooting women and children down;
We tore up all her country
We tore up every town;
My zeps dropped bombs On cities,
Killing both old and young,
And those the zeppelins didn't get,
Were taken out and hung.
| started out for Paris,
With the aid Of poisonous gas,
The Belgians, damn EN-, stopped me,
And wouldn't let me pass.
Nv submarines are devils
Why you should see them fight
They go sneaking through the sea
And will sink ship on sight.
I was running things to suit me
Till about year ago,
When a man called Woodrow Wilson
Told me to go more slow.
He says to me, Dear William,
I don't want to make you sore,
SO be sure to tell your U-boats
To sink our ships no more.
We have told you for the last time,
So. dear Bill, it's up to you;
And if you do not stop it
You'll have to fight u.s. too
I did not listen to him,
And he's coming after me
With million yankee soldiers
From their home across the sea.
Now that's why called you, Satan
For l want advice from you,
l know that you will tell me
Just what / ought to do"
"My dear old Kaiser Bill,
There isn't much to tell,
For the yanks will make it hotter
Than I can for you in hell.
I've been mean old devil,
But not half as mean as you.
And the minute that you get here
/ will give my job to you.
I'll be ready for your coming,
And I'll keep the fires all bright,
AndsIql have|tyour room all ready,
When the'yanks begin the fight.
For the bows in blue will pet yol1-
I have nothing more to tell;
Hang up your phone and get your ha
And meet me here IN hell" -, =
-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-29
FRANK 3. HOWARD.
TO NJ Friends and the Public in Gen.

TO NJ Friends and the Public in Cen
er2l:
I beg 20 announce that I have pur-
chased an interest in the business of
Frank z. Howard, 822 King street,
WHO has been called to the Co!ors. and
I will take charge ON May /. With
Tie assistance Ct Z. c. Howard we will
run the business as formerly. l ask
all nv friends. as wei rs all old pa
irons. to continue their kind patronage
10 this store in: the absence of f. 3:
Howard. We viii carry a:full line of
groceries and produce and have the
same clerks and same courteous treat
nent will be afforded to all. .,-.7s
CEAS. S. H. COBB.
40 o. =. ~. 80 ) .g..,-.-sgg.s--
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-29
PROF. WINSTON DEAD.

Aged Richmond College Instructor,
Retired From Active Duty, Occu-
pies Chair Of Physics.
Professor Charles Henry Winston,
emeritus professor of physics at Rich
mond college, one of the most learned
and one of the best loved men in that
institution for many years, died at his
home yesterday in his eighty-seventh
year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-29

LOST-A gold pin set with a topaz,
on way to st. Paufs Church, from
Queen street to church. Finder Will
please return to col Queen street
and receive reward. lUZ-3G
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-29

FOR RENT-F'ive furnished rooms:
with electric lights, bath and heat
and use of phone. Address Box 70,
care Gazette. 1Ol-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-29

Hardy, feld-grown cabbage plants;
any amount. from fifty plants to one
hundred thousand. Low prices. Also
other plants Two inmates walk from
Bann:ngs Station. 119 Anacostia road,
Washington, D. C. la0-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-29

COLORFD MEN and boys wanted for
general work around store; good,
permanent positions. Apply 52i
18th street northwest, Washington,
D. c., julius Garfnkle & Co.
102-Gt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-29
Classified Advertising
WANTED
Motornlen and Conductors

Motormen and Conductors
Men between the ages OF 20 and 10
wears, not less than feet Az in.
in height, and of good appearance
and character.
Wage scale, gle to 3Gc per hour, with
guaranteed weekly minimum.
Detailed information and require
ments for employment will be
mailed upon request.
Apply to Supt. of Employment,
Philadelphia Rapid Transit
Company,
500 w. Susquehanna Ave.
Philadelphia, Penna.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-29
SENTRY HELD FOR SHOOTING.
Killed 12-Year-Old Negroes At Titus
vile, Va.

vile, Va.
Norfolk, Va, April 29.-Private Fe-
Tx Matulajsis, o. the Forty-elghth
United States infantry, is being held
by military authorities for court-mar-
tial On the charge CT shooting and ia
tally wound;ng Sarah Washington, a
12-year-old negro girl, at Titusville'
six miles from Norfolk. Matulalz's
w was on gard duty, claimed that
The shooting was an accident. he
said q negro man, accompanied by
the girl, attempted to pass ontc Gov
crnr,cnt property, and that the man
ran when ordered to halt. MatulaJsls
opened fire and hit~the girl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-29

FOR EENT-Six-room house. Apply
to A. J. Butcher. 80 North Alfred
street, between the hoars Of $3.50
and 2. n. l0l-2t
NANTED--Scrvant in family Of four
adults; no laundry work required;
good wages. Apply at p Roscmont
avenue. l0U-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-29

W.ANTED-one secondhand motor
boat, to be used in towing lumber
in and about the water front of our
plant Il you have anything to
offer, send US picture of the same
with full description, and your ask
ing price, and where it may be III
spccted. Address all communica-
tons to the Purchasing Agent, Vir-
ginia Shipbuilding Corporation,
Alexandria. Va. 101-2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-29

w ANTED-Onc, two, three, four or
five rooms and bath, furnished or
unfUrn;shed housekeeping apart
ment or house, with all modern con-
venienccs, in refined ncighborhood
of Alexandria or suburbs. Refer
ences exchanged. Write at once.
giving complete details. A. 2. Det-
weller, care General Delivery, Wash
ington, D. c.. Soft
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-29

COOK wants situation; can do short
order work. Address Mrs. Pogson
care Gazette Office. lO2-2C
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-29

TOMATO PLANTS for sale at %
cents per hundred, 3. ?. Hunter,
North Mt. Vernon Station, +. +. d.,
No. /. lOZ-5t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-29

HOTEL BELVOIR
Alexandria, Va.
This hotel is now open for the re-
ception of guests, after being thor
oughly refurnished throughout. I'll
rnodcrn improvements. Light, airy
rooms; good service; excellent cuis-
inc.
The patronage of the public is
solicited.
ALEXANDRIA HOTEL CO., Inc,
". II. Whitaker, Manager,
The Nenana daily news., 1918-05-06
NATION RUSHING TROOPS ID HELP
 OPPOSE GERMANS
Heavy Shipment of Soldiers to France Planned for Months
 May and June.

WASHINGTON, D. C., May G. The movement of troops from the United States to the European battle front is proceeding at top speed, in response to the urgent appeal for endorsements to check, the advance of the Germans across Flanders and Northern France. During the months of May and June the number of Yankees transported across the At lantic will more than equal the com- bined fighting strength of Belgium and Portugal on the Western front, but during the two months following there will be some decrease in the number sent abroad, as added ton- mage is turned to the task of trans porting the additional supplies which will be required by the American forces in France.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-05-06
SlAV PEASANTS RESENT ACTION
 OF THE KAISER
inhabitants of Ukrain Village Use Machine Guns to Prevent Loss
 of Goods.

MOSCOW, May 6.-There is great resentment among the peasants of Ukraine against the Germans, who are drawing heavily upon the sup plies of occupied territory. Reports state that the Germans are treat ing the inhabitants in a barbarous manner because of their reluctance in parting with their possessions The peasants of one village resisted the Germans for three days, using machine guns and rifles to prevent the loss of their stores of provisions. They were finally brought to time, however, by the use of armored cars, and once the Germans were in posses sion of the town, they removed all supplies and set fire to the place. Many of the able bodied residents were seized by the troops and sent to Germany, where they will be re- quired to work for the kaiser.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-05-06
PEACE DOVE FLITS

LONDON, May 6.-Jonkheer Co., lyn, former Dutch minister of war and prominent banker of The Meth erlands, who came to this country for the ostensible purpose of ap- preaching the British government with peace overtures from the Gen. tral powers, is preparing to return to Germany, it is stated today, talk ing with him the report that there is nothing doing in the way of peace just now. He has been very a"tive since his arrival here several days ago, but has made no progress. So set has he found the Allies, appar- ently, on prosecuting the war to a finish, that he has not even ap- preached the foreign office on the subject. This became officially known today, when Foreign Secre- tary Balfour informed the house of commons that no peace offers had been made by the Teutons recently.