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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-18
hecked at all Points and Subject Now to
Counter Attacks While Exhausted
and Riddled.
LIES HAVE UPPER HAND TODAY
btire Military Strength has Been Thrown In
to Italian Drive, With Germans
Helping Out.

The night onhcial statements indi'
Gated that the enemy Is trying 70 com,
plete the occupation Of Tmonto, the
crest that protects the junction OF the
river and the mountain lines. A strong
effort also is being made to deDouch
, from the CROSSINGS already elected on
the middle and lower Piave.
All these efforts are being effective,
lily opposed according 70 the Italian
war ONCE just as the British, French
and Italians are preventing the Aus
trians from descending the slopes OF
the Asiago plateau and Mount Crap
po onto the Venetian plains.
The Italians claim 1920 prisoners,
while the Austrians claim 1900.
In the mountain region, the Italian
and Anglo-French forces gained par.
! tial successes ut several points in Z
counter offensive.
Along tho Piaye. the Austriaps CON
tfnue to exert powerful pressure to
complete their occupation of Montello
and advance onto the plains, thus
turning the northern wing OF the river
line.
The British war ONCE announced
there was little change on the British
portion OF the ItAlian front.
'eThe enemy is reorganizing after his
severe defeat" the statement said.
Raiding and artillery activity was
reported on the west front BY the
British and German war ofIices.
Between the Moselle and the Meuse
we inflicted losses on Americans by
an advance on both sides Of xivray
and destroyed portions Of their posi-
TONS" Berlin declared. "Reconnoit-
ering detachments brought back pris-
oners from the French and American
trenches in the vosges."
Using Full Force.
ROME, June 1S.-Austria's entire
effective military strength already has
been thrown into the Italian drive. ac-
cording to semi-official statement to-
day.
OF Austria's total OF ninety-two divis-
ions 1,1O4,O0O men) seventy-one di-
visions (s92,OOo men) already have
been identified on the Italian front.
1 So far as quality is concerned,
these constitute the whole or the en-
emy's really efficient troops.
The Austrians also have at least
7 500 guns of all calibers, and their
entire aviation forces in use, together
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-18
Brokers Trust" in Charge of
Lobby Which Seeks Con-
tracts From Government
Departments.
RAIDS HAVE BEEN MADE
Dummy Firms Have Been Used to Get
Contracts for Army
Goods at High
Figures.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
WARRINGTON, June 18.-A sensa
tional blow by the department of JUS
tice has disclosed the presence here
of great war orders lobby, with
connections throughout the nation
and controlled by brokers trust
Army and navy departments, the
war industries board and the nation
the searchlight on their departments
to determine whether any officer
may have been interested. Raids in
many big cities returned a mass OF
evidence, officials say, showing ex
istence of a conspiracy between man
ufacturers and their percentage
brokers" here.
John Fleming, John P. Cavanaugh
Eugene Sullivan and Joseph Kohn
all of Boston, who officials say are
the brains of the brokers trust,
are under indictment here.
At the war industries board today
following a conference OF all the de.
partment chiefs it, was stated that
the new zone buying system, now
instituted to insure direct purchas
ing between the government and
manufacturers, will sound the death
kne1l of broker lobbies in Washing
ton.
Siezed documents, revealed in
some cases contingent fee extortion
as high as twenty per cent.
A special graft proof clause to be
inserted in all future government
contracts was sent by the justice de
partment to heads of all federal de
partments and bureaus letting war
contracts, to guard against further
.plundering."
Army Officer Arrested.
NEW YORK, June 1s-An army
officer was arrested here today in
connection with the nation wide
search for graft in the probe of gov
ernment contracts. The arrest, it was
believed only foreshadows similar
seizures in various sections.
Papers from more than fifty firms
working on contracts, were seized
during raids and have been forward
ed to Washington Dummy firms, 1t
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-18
Americans Are Missing.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES
IN LORRAINE, June 1S.-German pa
trolls which raided American posi-
tions northeast Of Luneville yester-
day morning were driven off after
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-18

1.-The three principal crossings"
fobably refer to that Of II Montello
hd the railway bridges at st. Andrea
hd San Dona Di Piave.1
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-18

The Telegraph Service Of The
Daily Gate City and Constitu-
ton Democrat is received over
our own leased wire.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-18
usinq Full Force.

ROME, June 1S.-Austria's entire
effective military strength already has
been thrown into the Italian drive. ac-
cording to semi-ofHcial statement TO-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-18

TEE WEATHER
Fair tonight and Wednesday.
Local Temp 8 p m. 80; 8 a M.
65.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26
ACREAGE

WATER AND LIGHTS
ON OrU ACRE TRACTS
A complete water Hyatem win
large mains supplying water -
every tract, electric ilHhta. good
soil desirable neiEhbarhood and
easy and quick transportation
downtown. are some uf the al
VanthEra of our acre tracts norm
of tho city close tu itlehmnnd
Highlands station. On the Everett
lnterurhhn aud North TRUNK
Highway
WE FURNISH
THE Huli.DtNG MATERIAL
And allow you 60 pay for II ana ihe
land on easy payments.
LET AGiit RENT MONEY
my YOUR OWN HOME
DO A. number Of others have
dono-Hnd are now doing put up
small temporary building 20
live IN Tor the present that can
be- used later On for a garage or
chicken house. when building
costs are lower and you are ready
60 build % better house.
II A. surprising what a comfortable
little place you can build for ffn0
To- $500. We can show you sew
cfai
Lot ia show You this acreage and
explain our plan.
MOflfDHD n NEFF
sos American Hank building
Phone Main t2a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26
a TO LET - UNFINISHED
HOUSES
WANTED--TO RENT

WITH THREE GIRLS IN
school want or 5-room house or
apartment. furnished or unfur-
niphed. at once. Phone Main COO,
ask for Mrs. Smith
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26

s3.250
We have just finished the construc-
ton Of TEN complete little cot
rooms- hath and concrete base
rnent. They are located between
18th and i3th ayes. on y. James
St and Barclay court. They are
just the thing for n small family.
Only one block north OF Nadrona
car line. and convenient TO three
car lines; less than Is minutes
walk To downtown.
They should be seen to be appre-
ciated. Come early and take your
choice. Representative will be on
the premises daily from ~ 20 ..
m. or by appointment.
UNION TRUST COMPANY
Empire Building.
Main 3ff6.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26
FURNISHED HOUSES

ron AALE CHEAP. EASY TERMS:
10 acres. acres cleared. In
nirawberrisHs unpretsntiouE house,
barn, chicken yards. etc. lthin-
Anne 14G1
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26
10 FOR SAI.E--I,IcAL ESTATE
no LANDLORDS
IN COTTAGE GROVE

No rent receipts In this thriv-
INK district OF happy home
owners. Every man n his
own landlord In Cottage
Grove.
It's the fastest growing section
OF tho giant city OF the
Pacific Northwest
Cottage Grove Is part OF Seat
tie proper not AN outlying
suburb hours away from
your work and with two car
fares 60 pay.
II h within few minutes easy.
level walk from all the big
shipynrds and mills OF tho
West Waterway district. with
one OF the finest Public
Schools IN seattle and hig
so-acre Public Playficld adj
Joining.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26
5 ron sAIE-I,EAL ESTATE
DAVID T. EASTMAN
1894 Third Ave.

DAVID T. EASTMAN
1894 Third Ave.
acres: on the NORTH TRUNK
HIGHWAY; north Of Ronald sta
ton. 68t feet on the highway
about acres has been under cut
tiyations i-room house. PRICE
81. 500 Would like as much cash
as possible. VIII max. reasonable
terms or discount for all cash.
IS acres for 1850: on the Pacific
highway. about rs miles from
station. north OF Woodinyiiiei
running creek across place VIII
consider $500 cash and any rea-
hohahie trrfne.
az. 8 and i0rhcre tracts, east OF
lake Washington ON the Kettle
Nur- Redmond highway level
land VIII sell a. tin0 per acre,
on terms Of $50 cash and $40
monthly.
FARM LAID 80 ACRES or MORE
$500 for 20 acres 81 level land. OF the
waited. No ROCK. 40 GRAVEL.
running water excellent drinking
water at 90 fert. close 20 main
line railroad Seattle Portland line !.
close 70 Pacific highway.
THIS sS THE BEST MY for the
money ia farm land. Location
NApAVtNE. LEWIS COUNTY.
CITY PROPERTY
81. s00-Terms. i-room modern cot
tare. hath. hardwood fioore. lot
afhNio0. city light and water.
Columbia. 51rd O.. near brandon.
e. 0a0-Sew. modern cottage: 1
rooms and bath cement basement:
fireplace. corner lot. fine view
Sound. city and mountains. Terms
$500 cash. balance TO suit.
LARGE BUILDING LOTS. $500; $40
cash aud $40 monthly. tots taxizo
to alley: city Hight and water.
taxes all paid. Fort t.awion car
line.
YOUR RENT MONEY WILL SOON
PAY FOR 4 HOME ~ YOU MIR
THROUGH THIS OFFICE.
ESTABLISHED 10 YEARS
DAVID =. EASTMAN
1896 Third Ave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26
10 WEST SEATTLE PROPERTY
A GREAT BARGAIN

a GREAT BARGAIN
4 rooms. fine living room, with cob
ble-stone fireplace; good plumb
ing; nice lot; In excellent neigh
borhood. only $500: about 1850
cash, balance like rent: 5000 ad-
ditional will include the furni-
turc.
THE ChMpBELL-THOMpSON co.
California Ave. and West Alaska St
3 ROOMS, MODERN; LIVING ROOM
l5N20, with fireplace; kitchen has
every convenience. garage; fruit;
large View lot. Price $1,000: Si00
cash.
5 rooms. modern; lot 50xi2b: two
blocks 20 car; $500; $500 cash.
5-room house; view lot. 60Sii0; $500,
$3.50 cash.
GATEWooD REALTY co.
I'LL California Ave. West 1257M.
open Sundays.
HOMESEEK ERs, ATTENTION
We are building In West Seattle.
within walking distance OF the
ahlpynrda and near the car line.
100 homes ranging In price from
$3.50 TO $4,000, which we sell on
rental terms. Some now ready.
BUTTEER REALTY COMPANY
Cor. w. Alaska and 37th Ave.
Fauntleroy car. West 1860.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26
AT KIRKLAND.
IMPROVED PLACE.

Large tract all cleared. fenced.
and seeded to clover and oats.
comfortable house, good root
house: granRry. 10 rabbit
hutches: "a high grade Bel
gtan hares. Pur. spring wa
ter plped over place and into
house. 500 strawberry plants.
Ri barb and horHerndish.
grapes: fruit trees OF good va
rlety. Can live here and still
hold position In city; ftve-cent
fare to residents. Price 1915.
terms to responsible party.
Excellent bargain. Come over
to Kirkland to see this place.
Inquire for Mr.. r. w Sucking
at the brick bungalow office
at the dock in Kirkland.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26

Only SEVENTEEN MINUTES from
the Industrial center. on the Lake
Burien Municipal Cariine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26
LIVE STOCK

FINE TEAM or oELDfNGB. 3
years old. weight. 1900. perfect
eondltGni haye n@d a E2"' . sspgt,i,i
work Care Mr. Copeland. East
sf2.
LIGHT TEAM. EHCEPTfOkALLY
good pullers. sound and true.
very good harness goes with the
team; 800 cash takes the outfit
Acme Motor Truck Sales Co. 1903
nth ave. Phone east 500
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26

HOME TRACTS a. low as $3.50
Right on tho Carline.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26
IS FOR SAI.E-RENL ESTATE
SUNDAYS THE RIG DANi
SUNDAY At OAK PARK
SUNDAY AT OAK PARK!

You're HOMELESS until YOU Own
A HOME or YOUR oWN--and
OAK PARKS the place TO get a
home OF your own.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26
POULTRY
RABBITS
LIVE STOCK
PIGS FOR SALE

FIGS EUK SNIE
% Durocs 6 weeks old; some Berk-
shlrcs. some Poland-C hinas: some
OF these are 4 months old The
ANAL pigs can be had for So. and
larger In proportion. Also Duroc
Poland China and Berkshire sows
for sale. and one Duroc thorough
bred boar. IA months old. for $50
VIII deliver the pigs. Hog ranch
already equipped for lease 400
bcary Bldg. Main 2997.
SMALL JAPANESE SPANIEL. 6
months; male; very pretty and
cute. must sell. Call kenwood
5t7h
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26
g. ROOM BUNGALOW.

On full acre OF ground: all cleared.
on paved highway. 2 a miles south
Of city limits: 20 minutes TO sh ip-
yards; close TO intrurban: u hour
service morning and evening. You
could not build this house for the
price we are asking for the whole
place. All wired for light; can
have light cut in at any time.
Good water and the best kind OF
soil All for t2.50O--on very easy
terms. We can use your Liberty
Bonds same as cash.
THE DOUGLAs-MoRsE co.
l07 Leary Bldg. Main 2202.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26

TO HOME nun.DEHa
gIOTS s0xig5; 1850. 1900. t3b0 each.
f2b cahh and so per month. CITY
iight and water. cheap wood. They
are close 10 paved street, not Tar
Co car W 4 Sanford. West sTA
40 ACHEA. NEW HOUSE. GOOD
soil. largo orchard Trade for city.
W ~ nnilIanN 90. 10 Third Ave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26

LOTS 1850 AND UP
Germanla Addition 70 Georgetown.
$40 down. balance 81 per month.
GEORGETOWN REALTY co.
1913 Duwamish Az. Phone sidney Sc.
Melville Barth addition; min
utes from Riverside. on Lake
Burlen car line: very easy terms
G. w. MELVILLE co.
523 Colman building ..
GOING At a BARGAfN--5 ROOMS,
and two lots: built one year. in
gliding fireplace, fun cement
basement Call 405 Burke Bldg.
H.700-NEW 4-HoOM BUNGALOW:
full basement; large corner lot.
sound view. Take Fauntleroy car
TO Raymond IT. Jensen, 1854 4sth
S. w. Phone Rainier 50.
/ HAVE TWO GROOM BUNGA-
low, all completed. at Minor ave.
n. and Lynn st. also garage for
each house. Full particulars
phone owner, Capitol 1865.
s1,f00, EASY TERMS = 4-RooM
cottage: light and water: Sound
view, near car; lot 40xi20; fenced;
In garden. Fauntleroy car to
juneau vt. II. a. Young.
WALKING DISTANCE, UEIVERSI-
ty--4-room house; graded streets
and cement Walk PAID IN full.
$1,000. Phone tonight or Mon
day. Kenwood 2295.
FOR SALE. CHEAP; EASY TERMS;
house near Meacham IL Babcock
shipyards. Cameron, 1890 Henry
building. Main 1853; Queen Anne
1863.
FOR SALE HOUSE BOAT,
launch and house, partly fur
nishcd. Cali Arl lngton hotel.
room ZIG. $500 cash.
81 S0O--NEW; 4 ROOMS AND
bath, ready TO occupy: terms: 2
blocks 10 car owner. room II.
b2is goth nve. Phone Ballard 1889.
FOR sALE--FURNITURE 4-RooM
flat. cheap. III sold this week.
Cheap rent only f22.50 month.
1909 18th ave.
FOR SALE--5- ROOM BUNGALOW,
modern; car lines. Phone Bal
lard 2203.
a MODERN 5--ROOM HOUSE, AND
lot for terms 322g Rainier ave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26
800 CASH
LOTS ,2nn TO flnn

Graded streets; sidewalks: city
water: beautiful view property;
Marcos Addition 20 GEORGETOWN.
90 minutes from Yesler way; $40
down, balance 81 per month. VIII
also furnish lumber to build n
small house on monthly payment
plan.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26
COME our SUNDAY !

Call at our downtown office - go
American Rank building and get
transportation TO Oak Park.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26
GEoRGETowN REALTY co.

bBf3 DuWamlsh Az Phone Sidney 50.
THE LAND WILL ADVERTISE IT
self " you viii let me take you
out 20 see It. l have sold half OF
what had. but there are about IS
Of thoge half-acre tracts left at
$500 $50 down. ti0 monthly, 6
per cent interest ~ IN black soil
feet deep. needs no fertilizer, no
sprinkling; been farmed for rs
years Only -four miles from First
and PIKE. BEST BUY IN CITY.
JESsEN, J4f New York Block.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26

t2.s00--f-room cottage. bath. sink.
Eaa. electricity. lot t0xi07
near Lincoln High. grade
school and car. good
home in splendid condition
Free and clear: can be
bought with reasonable
cash payment. balance $50
per month including interest
Some furniture included in
price.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26
PUGET MILL co.
LAND DEPARTMENT

West Seattle Branch Office,
corner Spokane and .sth Ave-
nuo =. w. twhere the cars
turn into Youngstown
Phone West 100.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26

IS acres for 1850: on the Pacific
highway. about rs miles from
Pioneer square located at Grace
station. north OF WoodinNiiie
consider $500 cash and any rea-
aunahie trrmH.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26
FOR RIeST-iiOu SEES

COTTAGE TO RENT-l ROOMS.
bath. and gas. Us per month.
Mrs 6 Holmes, 9a23 tith .
GROOM HOUSE; PRICE $1,000.
trade for 90 or 30 acres 30 Lib
erty Bldg. opp. T. q.
80 IIOt sEKEEpING ROOMS
NfsH ED HOU8Ek EEPING
rooms. close 10. 1910 Ninth ave.
~ WANTED-MISCEL ELLA
WEEK END ACCOMAo-
dationn accessible by automobile
for party Of three. near good duck
hunting place. Address %-i00.
star.
GEORGE ENGLfN. on ANYONE
knowing Of his whereabouts.
please write or let his father. Eric
lsngiin. Of Yakima. Krow where
he IL. Hts folks are very worried
about him.
TIiE OWL PAYS MORE for clothing,
furn. furniture. W. buy. sell and
exchange everything. i3i7h LIST
Elliott a52f.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26
GOOD BUYS
IN
NORTH END HOMES

s3.0oo-Good s-roon bungalow: bath.
electricity. EaA. etc. large
lot e0sis0. granite retaining
wall. fine view convenient
20 car and school; no incufn-
branrc Terms. $500; balance
monthly.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26

MAIsSON REALTY co.
1893 wALLINGFoRD AVE.
OPEN SUNDAY. AUTO SERVICE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26

lake Washing ton. ON the Uelie~
Nur. Redmond highway. level
land Will sell a. 800 per acre,
on terms Of $50 cash and $40
monthly
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26

Stop being RentNr--makc your
rent money WORK FOR YOU.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26

50. 25o-Especially well-built 6-room
home; oak floors In rcccp-
ton hall. living and dining
rooms; cabinet kitchen: large
bedrooms and closets: ce-
ment basement. furnace and
laundry trays. lot extends
from street to street; only
one hundred feet from paved
street and car. Vacant. Inn
mediate possession. Good
terms.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-26

81. 950--Attractive h-room bungalow I.
large. light rooms. sliding
doors between living aud
dining rooms. fireplace .
built-tn features. cabinet
Kitchen. fun basement. piped
for furnace: laundry. level
lot f0xi00. three feet above
grade. granite rock retain
ing wall. two blocks from
car. good view. Terms. $500
81 interest on balance. pay
able monthly. Price In
ciudes winter supply Of
wood and coal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
LIEUT.. FRANK JUTz
 KILLED IN ACTION
Widely Known Young Rail- road Man Had Just Re-
 covered From Gas

Lieut. Frank Jutz was killed in ac- ton in France September 12.
 Tkis information reached Birming- ham yesterday from St. Louis, where a message had beenA received by his parents. MT. and Mrs Frank r. Jutz, 4459 Greer avenue.
 His death wound was received only a short time following his return to the front line after being :n hos pitaI for some weeks suffering from gassed so badly that it was at first feared that he would lose the sight of both eyes.
 from Birmingham and he was one of young men in town, although he had livee here only about three years. He was a travelling freight agent Of the Union Pacific railroad. but he was a member of the various clubs and civic organizations and took an enthusiastic interest in everything which was for Birmingham best interest. He re- ceived his training at the second of ficer's training camp at Fort Osle- thorpe, and was commissioned there.
 Lieutenant Jutz always seemed to take an interest in the newspaper club and at the time the club occupied it's skyscraper quarters, could not have been more enthusiastic about it's well fare if he had been one of the active men of the Birmingham newspapers His death will be the cause of wide spread regret here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
H.KETT|G RETURNS FROM VISIT ID SON Financiers of East Now Feel That End of War
 Is in Sight
of Birmingham. Alabama Statement, August 3I. 1918

w. H. Kettig, member of the federal reserve board of the Sixth district yes terday returned to Birmingham from a visit to his son at New London. Conn. where he was temporarily located. w. II. kettig, Jr, is in the navy, being chief engineer on one of Uncle Sam's submarine chasers.
 Enroute home MT. Kettig stopped over in New York where he saw E. W. Bar rett, editor of The Age-IIerald just be- fore he sailed for England and France He said last night that Mir. Barrett was aboard ship two days in New York har- Dor prior to sailing. and that Mrs. Bar rett received letter from Mr. Barrett written from the ship in the harbor.
 Il never have been impressed with anything more than was with MT. Bar retts sincerity ill making this trip to England and France as the guest of tho British government in search of tbe real facts for the readers of The Age Herald,o said Mir. kettig "Mr Barrett believes that he can accomplish great good among the readers of his paper by getting first hand information of the battle ground, the morale of the men and conditions that exist on the fighting front.
 Mir. Barrett told me that he knew he could accomplish more in this way for his country than he could in any other manner, for if Alabamians got the real facts as to conditions over there there would not be stacker among the entire population of the state"
 MT. kettig was very optimistic over the war situation, following his conver- sations with the leading Wall street bankers. and New York financers.
 While there is no tendency in New York to let up on preparations, finan- cial or physical" he said, there is a decided belief there that the war will not last much longer. The financiers think that due to the information that they have on the morale of the armies of the central powers they certainly can not hold out much longer. and the be- lief in New York is general that the end is near. Personally I believe that if we had another month of good fair weather it would all be over but the shouting It certainly looks like We have them licked now.
 II found in New York great enthusi asm over the fourth Liberty Loan. anu the financiers think that the country is in fine shape to absorb the loan rapidly There is absolutely no douht about the success of the fourth Liberty Loan.