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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15
OFFERS u. S. MoMUMENT SITE

France Seeks TO Honor Americans
Who Fell =, Battle
Washington. Feb 15.-FEance has
offered TO present to the United States
the site for monument on French
soil to americans who died on the
field of honor"
EdCrard de Billy, of the French
high commission. sent Secretary of
War Baker the following translation
of cablegram received from Andre
Tardieu, head of the commission. who
is now in Paris:
Il am informed by NJ de Billy that
1t is proposed to erect IN France a
monument to the American soldiers
who have died on the field of honor.
IN. Clemenceau begs me to advise
you that France wishes to offer the
ground for the erection of this monu-
ment."
In acknowledging the message Mr..
Baker expressed his deep appreciation
He added upon the passage Of legisla-
ton pending in congress he would be
happy to take up with the French au-
thorities the question of cooperation
from the French government.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15
PACKERS MAY
FACE u. s. SUIT
Result Of Inquiry Turned Over
10 Dept OF Justice
MURDOCH SEES ACTION
He Fears Congress Will Deal Weakly
With the Meat Barons-Denies They
Were not Given Fair Treatment.

Washington, Feb. 1J.-In a state
ment before the house interstate COM
merce committee, Victor Murdoch, fed
eral trade commissioner, SAID facts
developed during the commiss on's in
vestigation of the meat packing in
duStry had been turned over To the
department of justice.
He said he had 10 doubt the de-
par;rlent would proceed under the
Sherman antitrust law.
f'eal that the legislative branch of
the government would deal weakly
instead of vigorously with the packers
was expressed by the commissioner.
He said the packers were we'll aware
where there would be vacancies i'll
the house and senate committees,
which will consider their case. He
says that they would "try to see to it
that their friends get on these COM
mittees as vacancies occur"
Mr.. Murdoch charged the packers
had drawn a red herring across their
trail" in alleging they were not given
fair treatment by the commission.
IT for one" he continued. did not
intend to stand between the law and
violatOrs of it during that investiga-
ton I did not propose the packers
should have the opportunity to OBJ
struct the inquiry. We were trying
TO find out whether an atmosphere Of
suspicion hanging over the packing
industry was justified or not. That
was all we were trying to do. We
have found out"
The testimony of packers before the
house committee was discussed in
considerable detail by Mr.. Murdoch.
He characterized one part of the tes-
timony of J. Ogden Armour as a
''hlank and rather ingenious denial Of
COLLISION He attacked the idea that
packers should retain control Of stock
yards He denied their assertion that
the hest reason for this control was
the fact that The stock yards were be-
ing run properly.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15
GERMANY MEANS TO
DlSARa3, SAYS EbtR1
Peoples Army to Be Raised
by Consumption.

Weimar, Feb. 15.-Count Won Bern
storff will not go to the peace confer
ence as a German delegate.
Germany plans for the time being
at least, a peoples army on the basis
of general CONSUMPTION.
Germany will announce within a few
days her intention to carry out COM
plete disarmament and rehabilitation.
A committee made up of the Centre
(Cdtholic), Democratic and Socialist
parties is now discussing details of
the new government program.
These points were made by Fried
rich Ebert, the new president of Ger
many, in an informal talk with foreign
newspaper men.
President Ebert was informality it
self. Seating himself at large table
after having shaken hands with the
score of correspondents present, he
read his statement rapidly and then
signified his willingness to answer
questions.
The question of disarmament was
first raised, since reports from the
peace conference indicate it is occu-
pying a large place in discussions
there.
President Ebert frankly astonished
his hearers by his declaration that a
commission was already working on
the problem He said Germany in fu-
ture was going to have only an army
of defense. At the end of his talk
he admitted US guard will be raised
by CONSUMPTION, and he left the room
before further details could be elicit
ed.
He said the assurance that the Dor
ders of the country would be protect
ed was absolutely essential, although
he would welcome universal disarma-
ment. which would make such protec-
ton unnecessary He declared an I'M
derstanding had already been reached
by which various branches of industry
will be united and operated socialistic-
ally, adding that only monopolized
business will be socialiZed
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15
GENERAL MARKETS
PHILADELPHlA.-F LC

PHILADELPHIA FLOUR-Qui
wheat, $1060@1O.90.
RYE FLOUR-Quiet; per barr ~,
S9@1O.
WHEAT-Firm No. 2 red, S2.36.
CORN-Quiet; No. 2 yellow. $1.3S
oATs-steady; No. . white, s7@
POULTRY-Live, steady; hens, 35
637c: old ROSTERS, 81 @22c. Dressed,
steady; choice fowls, 341ac; old roost--
BUTTER = Steady fancy cream.
cry, 49c per lb.
EGGS : Firm; selected, 5O@52c;
nearby, 43c: western, 43c
Livestock Quotations.
-HOGS-10@15c higher.
Bulk. $t7665@1s: heavy butchers,
SpteseFs asss@ @fsum gh and good light t
choice, S17.35@17.SO; heavy packing,
backing, S17.40@17.7O: throwouts.
SIG 25916.75: Digs, S15.5OT1T2I
CATTLE-Choice, steady. Beef
cattle, good, choice and prime, Sl675
@2O25; common and medium, $1665
91675; butcher heifefs, $7.50@1475;
cows, S6.75@14; stockers and feeders,
good, choice and fancy, S1OS5@14:5O /;
1855; veal calves, $15@15:5O.
SHEEP-Lambs, 1O915c higher.
Sheep, steady; feeders. 25c higher.
Lambs, choice and prime, $17350
1850: medium and good. S1505n17.33:
culls. $1275@1475. Ewes, choice and
prime. S11.15@11.30: medium and
good. S9.75@n15: culls, s5.5o@ss.OO
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15
HOLD-UP MEN GET $4,000
Plumber Paymasters in Brooklyn and
Pedestrian in Manhattan. -

Pedestrian in Manhattan. I.
New York, Feb. 1.-two assistant
paymasters of the United States Ship
ping board were held up and robbed
of $4,000 in the heart Of Brooklyn,
according to a report received at po-
lice headquarters.
Shortly after the Brooklyn hold-up
was reported bulletin at Manhattan
police headquarters told Of the shoot
ing of a pedestrian and the theft OF
$1,000 worth Of jewels in a robbery in
Madison avenue, at Forty-sixth street.
Investigation by the police of the
Brooklyn hold-up developed that the
highwaymen, two in number, escaped
in the paymaster's motor car, driven
by Confederate.
According to report by detectives,
the paymasters, Neil Sheftail and
Herman Lefkowitz, with Harold Gra-
ham, as an assistant, were on the way
to the shipyard in a hired taxicab.
They got it in front Of the sub-treas-
ury in Manhattan.
The driver stopped the car, Os-
tensibly because of engine trouble.
AS he stepped from the machine, two
men opened the door and one of them
aimed revolver at the paymasters.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15
PRESIDENT WILSON
SAILS FOR U. S.
Thousands Of Soldiers viii
Return With Him.

Brest, France. Feb. 15.-President
Wilson sailed for the United States
on the transport George Washington
today
The party comprises president and
Mrs Wilson, David r. Francis, am
basSador 10 Russia White House en-
p1oyeS. secret service men, the 300 SOL
diers who have formed the guard
around the Murat residence, and two
congressman. George White. Democrat
Ohio. and P. o. Norton, Republican,
North Dakota. and representatives of
three news associations 1t numbers
319 persons.
All the accommodations of the YES
sci are utilized. for not only is every
cabin and stateroOm occupied. but the
vast hold is filled with several thou
sand American soldiers who have seen
service in France and who are going
home to rehabilitation camps.
The large staff of state department
employees and numerous experts who
came over with Mr. Wilson remain in
Paris.
President Wilson was accompanied
from Paris to Brest by George Ley
CUES, French minister of marine; Cap
tain Andre Tardieu, French high COM
missioner to the United States, and NJ.
Jusserand. French ambassador to the
United States
President Poincare bid Mr.. Wilson
goodbye at the railway station In
Paris.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15

an acI OF war against all fne Olner
members of the league.
The contracting parties agree that
the league shall have general super
vision of traffic in arms and ;mmuni-
ton with countries in which such
traffic would be against the common
interest.
Colonies and territories removed
from the sovereignty of the states
which formerly governed them and not
yet able to stand by themselves shall
become the trust of civilization. The
tutalage of such countries shall be en-
trusted to the advanced nations which
ran best undertake this responsibility.
The tutelage should be exercised by
the advanced nations as manufactures
on behalf Of the league. The charac-
ter Of the mandate will differ accord
ing to the various circumstances Of
the peoples.
The contracting parties will endea-
vcr 10 secure and maintain fair and
humane conditions of labor for men,
women and children and agree to es-
tabliSh as part of the organization Of
the lcagne permanent bureau of la
ltOr.
All treaties or international engage
mentS entered into hereafter by a
member of the league shall he regis
tered with the secretary general and
STALL not he binding until registered
The contracting parties agree that
the covenant abrogates all obligation
among themselves which are inconsist-
ent with the terms of the covenant.
They engage that hereafter they will
not enter into any engagement incon-
'SiSterft with the covenant.
If any member or new member shall
have entered into engagements incon-
sistent with the covenant, 1t shall be
| the duty of such power to secure its
release from such obligations.
Article 26. the concluding article,
provides that appointments to the cove
| nant stall take effect when ratified by
! the states represented in the executive
council and by three-fourths of the
states whose representatives compose
| he body of delegates.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15
MINERS TO FIGHT
CUT IN WAGES
Will Contest Return to 1916
Agreement.
si.aUS1 CUT LIVING COST FIRST
Their Decision to Form Policy Com
m;ttes indicates Altitude cf Inter-
p national Executive Bod

Scranton, Pa, Feb. lj.-That the
miners union is determined to con-
test any attempt on the part of the
operators in the anthracite fed TO re-
duce wages to those c"n aimed i'll the
agreement of 1916 is indicated by the
fact that a policy Committee. consist
ing of eight men from each dis riot
/ within the jurisd ct:"n Of I'll" or%ani-
cation has already is:n decided upon
by the international executive board.
The present tentative agreement I'M
der which the men Of III" anthracite
field are working provides that it shall
continue until peace hH$ been declared
or until March 81, 1920. unless peace
is declared before that time.
The Interpretation of this agreement
by some of the officials of the miners
union is that the present scale will be
automatically wiped OFT when peace
is declared and that the workers Will
revert to the contract signed in 1918.
Others take the stand the operators
and mine workers will i'kely have con-
eide on a scale to be continued dntll
1920. when a new contract will be ne
gotiated.
at is certain that if the operators
insist on an immediate return to the
agreement of 1916 with the announce
ment of peace, there will he a general
tie-up of the anthracite industry" said
enc of the officers of the union.
"Whle it is true that representatives
of the union signed an agreement to
the effect that the increases given to
the mine workers during the war
should be wiped out with the coming
of peace and The wages then revert
TO those provided in the 1916 agree
ment. it never was the belief of thcS"
representatives that any such decrease
in wages would come until there comes
corresponding reduction in the cost
of living" he eSrlh ned.
81 certainly believe that if the Op-
orators take such step there will he
general t,e-rn cf n" anthracite in
dustrv. AMI f"om advertisements in
the newspapers and the frequent clos
ing down of mines by some of the
companies. ! an IF he belief that such
move is in the air"
Another Officer declared the situa-
ton to be alarming from the workers
viewpoint He said thai he does not
believe that the One"atrrs will court
an immediate SuSper sion by declaring
on automatic return to the scale of
1916 Il believe that on the eve of
peace being declared there will be
conferences between the two parties
and that a compromise scale will he
agreed upon this to be continued until
1920" he says.
eve have already taken cognizance
ofSthe situation and are preparing for
anything that might happen he adds.
The formation Of a policy commit
tee was decided upon in January at a
meeting Of the international executive
board held in Indianapolis. The com
mittee is to meet at the call of the
president Of the international union
and this call will likely he issued
within few DAYS. The meeting will
be held in indianapolis. Ind: Cleve-
land, O.: Philadelphia, Pa; Chicago,
I'LL, or New York city.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured


with LOCAL APPLICATIONS as
they cannot reach the seat of the dis
ease. Catarrh is local disease,
greatly Influenced by constitutional
conditions, and in order to cure it
you must take an internal remedy.
Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken in
ternally and acts thru the blood on
the mucous surfaces of the system.
Halls Catarrh Medicine was pre-
scribed by one of the best physicians
in this country for years. 1t is COM
posed of some of the best tonics
known, combined with some of the
best blood purifiers. The perfect
com bination of the ingredients in
Halls Catarrh Medicine is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in ca
tarrhal conditions. Send for testi-
monials. free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, Ohio.
All Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipa-
tion.-Adv.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15
DROP IN CASUALTIES
Only 313 Names Are on War Depart
nnenf isf

Washington, Feb. 15.-The casualty
list shows a sharp decline over the
daily record for several weeks be.
cause of the absence of reports OF
minor casualties, only 313 names be.
ing listed.
The general list includes 65 killed
in action, 16 deaths from wounds and
156 from disease and 76 severely
wounded
Killed In Action.
James A. Brown, Turtle Creek.
Stephen Williams, Moosic
Ilityd ]. Evans, Nanticoke.
Joe Gutowski, New Kensington.
John Lotto, Blair Station.
Died of Disease
Harry Shirley, Altoona
Clair w. Edgein, Mountaindale
Joseph A.. McFadden, Kulpmont.
Wounded Severely.
Edward H. Druck, Red Lion.
Harvey A. GRADER, Kutztown:
John Ojezenasz, Everson.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15
When You Have a Cold.

1t is when you have a severe cold
that you appreciate the good quail
ties of Chamberlain's Cough Rene
dy. Mrs. Frank Croker, Pana, ILL.,,
writes: "Our five-year-old son,
Paul, caught a severe cold last win
ter that settled On his lungs and he
had terrible coughing spells. We
were greatly worried about him as
the medicine we gave him did not
help him in the least. A neighbor
spoke SO highly of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy that 7 got bottle of
it. The first dose benefited him SO
much that I continued giving 1t to
him until he was eured."-Adv.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15
A Hint to the Aged.

If people past sixty years of age
could be persuaded to go to bed as
soon as they take cold and remain in
bed for one or two days, they would
recover much more quickly, especi-
ally if they take Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. There would also
be less danger of the cold being fol-
lowed by any of the moro serious
diseases.-Adv.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15
OLD AGE STARTS
WITH YOUR KIDNEYS

Science says that old age begins with
weakened kidneys and digestive organs.
This being true, it is easy to believe
that by keeping the kidneys and diges-
ing order old age can be deferred and
life prolonged far beyond that enjoyed
by the average person.
For over 200 years GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil has leon relieving Tho
weaknesses and disability due to advanc:
ing years. 1t is standard old-tilne
home remedy and needs no introduction,
GOLD MEDAL Harlem Oil IS incloscd
in odorless, tasteless capsules contain
ing about 5 drops each. Take them as
you would a pill, with a swallow of
water. The oil stimulates the kidney
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15
THANKSGIVING LOAN"
Secretary Glass Makes Suggestion For
Victory Bond Issue,

Victory Bond Issue.
New York, Feb. 15.-Secretary Of
the Treasury Glass, addressing the
New York Advertising club, said:
II shall approach the next loan in
a spirit of thankfulness to God and
to the patriotism Of the American peo-
pie which has never failed in time of
need
"The nave Victory Loan is good in
this instance. 1t emphasizes that our
entry into the war speeded victory. 1t
might also be called the 'Thangiving
Loan for we have much to be thank
full for. We should be thankful that
only 10000 Americans have found q
resting place in France and that the
others are returning to us"
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15
About CONSTIPATION.

Certain articles of diet tend to
check movements of the bowels. The
most common of these are cheese,
tea and boiled milk. On the other
hand raw fruits, especially apples
and bananas, also graham bread and
whole wheat bread promote a move
ment of the bowels. When the bow
els are badly constipated, however,
the sure way is to take one or two
Of Chamberlain's Tablets immedi-
: ately after supper.-Adv.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15
Hurley Discusses Shipping.

Washington, Feb. 15.-Edward n.
Hurley, chairman of the shipping
board conferred at the capitol with
Senator Fletcher, chairman and men,
bers of the senate commerce commit
tee, giving them information gained
on his recent trip abroad and exchang-
ing views regarding future merchant
marine policies
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15

action and enables the organs to throw
off the poisons which cause premature
old age. New life and strength increase
completely restored continue taking a
capsule or two each day. GOLD MED
AL HARLEM Oil Capsules will keep Won
IN health and vigor and prevent return
of the disease.
do not wait until old age or disease
nave settled down for good. At the first
sign that your kidneys are not working
properly 90 to your druggist and get a
po4 OF GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil
Capsules. Money refunded if thew do
not help you. Three sizes. But re-
member to ask for the original imported
GOLD MEDAL brand. IN sealed pack
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15
sharp,s Resionation is Accepted.

Washington, Feb. 15.-President
Wilson has accepted the resignation
of William Graves Sharp as ambassa-
dor to France, to take effect when a
successor qualities. This was reveal
ed by correspondence between the
president and the ambassador, made
public at the White House without
comment
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15

Mother Exonerates Boy, Then Dies.
Wilkes Barre, Pa, Feb. 15.-Mrs.
Leonard, fifty-five years old, died from
q muilet wound in the stomach that
was inflicted by her son, Joseph KEEL
Ter, aged nineteen years. The shoot
ing was accidental, and on her death
Sed the mother exonerated her son.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15
Anarchists Nip Plot.

London, Feb. 15.-Another "anti-
anarchist conspiracy has been discov-
cred in Moscow, according to Rus
sian wireless despatch received here.
The leaders, including Mile. Maria
Spiridonovo, have been arrested.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15
MANLESS BOAT A SUCCESS
Army and Navy Experts Report on
Radio-Controlled Craft.

Washington, Feb. 15.-Army and
navy experts have reported the DEVICE
Of John Hays Hammond, Jr., for radio
control Of surface craft to be sent Ia
den with explosives against enemy
ships, q success, and predict similar
results with submerged craft showing
above water only wireless attennae.
Reruslts of the tests were made
public in connection with the new
Notifications appropriation bill, which
carried $4,000 for construction of
IN experimental submerged boat.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15
U. S. Tries to Stop Building Strike.

q. 5. TIES 70 stop BuIIdIh9 StrIKe.
Washington, Feb. 15.-In an effort
to prevent a nationwide strike in the
building trade, the department of Ia
Dor assigned Henry J. Skeffington, of
Boston, and Walter D. Davidge, of
Washington, to act as conciliators in
the dispute, which now centers in
New York city.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15
Land. Opened For Entry.

Washington, Feb. 15.-Designation
for entry Of nearly 100000 acres OF
public lands In the west was announc-
ed by, Secretary of the Interior Lane.
Mineral lands lying within the Ignite
area Of North Dakota comprise 49,
600 acres Of the total. These lands
ean be bought for $40 to $50 an acre.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15
10000 Idle In Munich,

Geneva, Feb. 15.-Forty thousand
workmen are idle in Munich. There
II much misery from famines in coal.
food and electricity, it is understood.
Kurt Eisner is giving the idle men two
dollars day to enable them to allie
viate their condition "by drinking and
1ancing."
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15
Per.hinu,s Aide Dies.

Paris, Feb. 15.-Colonel Carl Boyd,
principal aide-de-camp to General Per-
shing, is dead after an attack Of pneu-
monia. His home, was in Adamsville,
Ca, and for a number Of. years he
was military attache # the American
embassy here.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15
Chamherlain's Tablets.

These Tablets are intended espe-
cially for disorders of the stomach,
liver and bowels. If you are trou-
bled with heartburn, indigestion or
constipation they will do you good.
ADV.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15
Ohio Wants Kaiser Tried.

Washington, Feb. 15.-Vice Presi-
dent Marshall caused to be read into
the congressional record, a resolution
adopted by the Ohio legislature, call
ing for the apprehension and trial of
William Hohenzollern."
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15
Panama Lottery to Be Abolished

Washington, Feb. 15.-Panama's ma
d0nal lottery will be discontinued
after December 81, 1921. A despatch
to the state department said tax bill
carrying an assessment TO abolish the
institution had been passed and sign.
cd by the president
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15
Plan to Make China Dry.

Mrs Frances Beauchamp, of Ken
lucky, declared Forcing of an I'M
Christian traffic out of Christian ma
ton into China" was 'the blacklist
enthusiastically"
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-15

The Weather.
Forecast for this section: Unsettled
today and tomorrow moderate winds.