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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-02-12
N0PEACE PACT WITH
GERMANY'S RULERS
UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER
IN HIS LATEST NOTE.
Submits Plea for Armistice to Allies
and Informs Hun Leaders That
Terms Must BE Such as to Make
Renewal Of War Impossible.

WashingtOn.-Presid Wilson has
submitted the German plea for an
armistice and peace to the allies, and,
at the same time, has informed Berlin
that there can be no armistice except
upon terms that would make it i'm
possible for Germany to renew hos
tilities.
The presidents reply to the last Ger
man note was handed to the charge of
the Swiss legation on October % for
transmission to the German govern
ment.
Evening star., 1919-12-20

"Latter-day business practice is in
clined to a CASH basis, namely, month
ly payments of all balances. Material
men have to pay cash on the nail in
order to secure their merchandise at
all.
The customer who is slow pay will
probably always be with US in this
general ton, at least. The owner who
procrastinates in his payments should
never complain If he does not get
the service expected. His job is to
furnish the money; the contractor
will do the rest. If the payments
are slow in forthcoming the owner
has fallen down on his job. but the
cash man will get his work done,
Evening star., 1919-12-20
strikes, labor shortage. material
scarcity or other unavoidable conol-
tions Notwithstanding.

strikes. labor shortage. material
scarcity or other unavoidable condi-
tions Notwithstanding.
Il am glad to state that the ma
Jority Of owners on larger work are
men who are desirous that the con-
tractor shall not suffer financial loss
on account Of his contract. They un-
derstand fully that the work is being
done primarily for their own beneht t.
They, therefore. have no moral right
to evade full payment for every fea-
ture of the undertaking. both known
and unknown. Such owners may be
certain of tho whole hearted COOP
Grafton of their contractors. regard
less Of the typo of contract under
which the work is being done"
He declared very few contractors
have retired from their business
wealthy. He said no more public
spirited body OF mon may be found
in washington city than those who
during the season closing, with all
the troublesome labor difficulties that
persisted In arising-almost one
week-foregathered at the Builders
Exchange. giving OF their time and
energies unstinting.y. to avert 2 gen
eral collapse Of the building indus
falling tales out Of school. hut they
still found time to create loca
building trades school to be support.
ed solely by the building trade. And
It may be further noted that those
men who were most active In pro-
noting the welfare Of their owr
Industry were at the same time es-
pecially prominent in the matters re-
lating to the welfare OF tho Distrlc'
at large"
Evening star., 1919-12-20
LUMP MP-SUM METHOD
IS COMPARED WITH
C0ST-PLUSP0L|CY
Builder Discusses Harmony
That Property Owner and
Contractor May Gain.

"In undertaking a building project
the owners object is to accomplish
something which he is unable to do
md skill which only an experienced
and competent contractor can sup
ply" said William Serby. prominent
builder of this city.
He buys the expert services, abil-
.ty, experience and special qualifica-
tions of the contractor: the use Of a
trained organization skilled in the
and possessing more thorough
knowledge of procedure which results
in the adoption of the most direct
methods for prompt and economical
completion"
Lump-Sum Contracts.
Speaking of '1ump-sum" contracts,
Ir. Serby said the contractor is en-
ployed upon commercial basis. '11e
sells a finished structure for a def
mite price agreed upon between the
parties to the contract. An owner.
contemplating a building project. is
able to set aside the appropriation
required therefor, on the basis of his
lump-sum bid. From his point Of
view the prime advantage lies in q
def1nite price to do the job. with moth
ng to bother about in the account
ing, demanding a careful and accu-
rate audit Of all expenditures.
Proper conditions for a lump sum
contract may be given as follows:
First an ability to clear.y define
y hat you are contracting for, mean
ing by that definite plans and speci-
Gcations: second, an ability to limit
the bidders to men of such reputa-
ton that you do not care which one
of them gets the job; third. that the
lob shall not be SO large as to extend
over a period of time too long to as
sumo that a contractor can, with a
fair degree of definiteness, predict
both his labor and material condi-
tionS.
I'm a lump sum contract, the con-
tractor attempts to match his clev-
erness in devising methods for over
coming the handicap laid against
him by the owner. He is in opposition
to the shrewdness of the owner who
has drawn an intended ironclad con-
tract aimed to prevent advantage be-
ing taken Of any possible loophole.
Evening star., 1919-12-20

The two parties are thus put In an
tagonistic positions toward one an
other from the first. each seeking
to prevent the other from gaining at
his expense.
'Tnder such circumstances there
can be no mutual regard for the in
terests of the two parties. Ii the
owner has inadvertently omitted TO
cover a contingency which unexpeC'
edly arises the contractor cannot DC
blamed if he demands strict imam
cial adjustment of the consequent eX-
penSe."
COst-PluS Method.
AS to a cost-plus contract. he SAID;
'SThe contractor is employed In
professional capacity as adviser ana
assistant to the owner. This form OF
contract is equally flexible for large
and small projects and adjusts itself
automatically to variations in plan
and to additions to or curtailments
from the original estimates. 1t Is
equally valuable in stable or un :
stable market conditions. Under l.
yyorl, can be started as soon as the
organization is on the ground, ana IN.
Manning of the work can go hand IL
hand with the actual construction.
''It is the only type of CONTRACT un
der w hich the owner Can poSS'"Ay P"'
less than the original estimate. IL re-
lieyes him of the payment OF an extra
fee representing the amount Whlcn
the contractor must add to his pld as
a safeguard against possible rise e. IN
the market and contingencies me
particular application of this contract
may best be made in large JOBS, emer-
gency work and remodeling.
Speaking of types of owners. MI
Serby said:
II know one owner whose specially
consists of playing 6ne contractor
against another. with the. object o.
cutting down the bids.
Another type of owner is the one
who tries to get work done Tor notn
ing On one job. the owner blandlH
informed the contractor that atte
that date. all extra work would nav
to be done at cost! And this, regard
less of the fact that la Dor conditions
were unusually bad and men were be-
ing rushed to this particular job from
other work in order to clean up. On
this particular job the extras amount
ed to so per cent of the original con
tract price due to changes in plans
etc. and Mr. Owner had hard luck
story to tell in his effort to secure TIL
sympathy of his contractor. Never-
theless he never failed 20 seek fh@
rhnlter of his contract and spec
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-09
JUSTICE HITS. AUCTION
NETS HEIRS 100000

Justice Hitz, presiding in Equity
Court No. yesterday assumed the role
Of an auctioneer. and, although prob
ably his first experience along those
lines, proved eminently successful
making $10,S0O for the heirs Of the
late James w. Orme. Owning the ad
Joining properties to the premises
11O7 G street, property OF the Orme
estate, the upper floors OF which she
occupies, and wishing to also own it,
Mrs. NJ. B. Reitz, proprietor OF the
firm of NJ. Brooks & Co., today offered
$50 900 for it.
The bid was acceptable to the adult
heirs. but it was necessary to have
the courts consent on account Of the
minor heirs. Thomas H. Atkinson, a
druggist having a lease on the ground
floor of the building. came into court
and made a bid Of $4,000 for the
property. Justice Hitz wanted to
know whether there were any other
bidders. There were and bids came
thick and fast until finally DR.. Atkin-
son offered $1OO.SOO, which was So
800 more than the first offer made by
Mrs. Reitz.
Attorney Alexander Wolf appeared
for DR.. Atkinson.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-09
ONLY RICHEST FOES
CANAFFORD COAL

The enormous increase in price OF
coal in Germany is causing consterna,
ton in foe industrial circles, accord
ing to a Commerce Department re-
port for May 6. The disorders, in the
coal industry, the increase in the
cost of production due to lack of roll
ing material, the continued strikes,
and enormous wage increases granted
to miners, coupled with shorter work
ing hours, make necessary continued
advances in prices.
Before the war lump coal cost 1880
marks per ton. The present quota
ton is Ga marks. Coke is now quoted
at 1855 marks. Mine owners declare
even such enormous prices barely
cover increased cost in production.
The increase in coal will naturally
INCREASE the cost Of production in
other industries. The steel industry
has not yet taken steps in this direc-
ton, but will be compelled to do so,
since the prices in both iron and coal
have advanced. An increase in steel
will force the machinery and kindred
industries to raise prices. The end
less screw will thus be further tight
ened
The German mark Is now quoted in
neutral markets at 9 cents. The par
value is $O.23S.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-09
NATION PREPARES
TO HONOR MOTHER

Sunday is the day designated by
the Mothers Day International As
ISOLATION for the observance Of
Mothers Day, according to the pres
ident and founder, Miss Anna Jarvis,
Of Philadelphia
In the absence of a previous pub
lie statement from the Mothers Day
Association, the Department Of La
Dor, under the impression that the
day was fixed for the first Sunday in
May, called for a joint observance
of Employment Sunday with Mothers
Day for May 4. The general war
time commission of the churches
Joined the department in its appeal,
and doubtless many churches thus
observed last Sunday.
Miss Jarvis, OF the Mothers Day
Association, strongly objects to any
dividing of interests, and calls for a
renewed and complete devotion to
the memorial feature of the day on
Sunday, May II, one week after
Employment Sunday.
The Federal Council Of the
Churches OF Christ in America,
through its general secretary, Rev.
Charles S. mcfarland, commends the
observance of Mothers Day to the
10000 Protestant churches through
out the land, urging that the wisest
and tenderest use of the day be made
by each congregation.
The beautiful memorial custom OF
the day will be more widely observed
than ever, the wearing of a white
carnation for a mother who is mot
lost but gone on before" and a pink
carnation. for a mother who is still
the center Of the dearest spot on
earth-home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-09
NEW ENGLAND TO
SALVAGE WASTE

With the motto waste reclamation
Is a peace necessity as well as war
exigency," plans are under way to
establish in every New England COM
munity salvage stations as a part Of
the national paint up and clean up
movement which the Department Of
Labor is supporting as a part of its
own your own home" campaign.
It is estimated by the department
that American cities send annually
TO the dump thirteen tons Of valuable
waste for every 1000 inhabitants. OF
this amount a large percentage is
paper During the war ii was dis
covered that immense saving Of paper
could be accomplished, and the move
ment began then to salvage waste
has developed into a well organized
system for saving the nation millions
Of dollars.
Local waste reclamation councils
will be established in each New Eng
land community, and II will be urged
that the money gained through the
sale of such salvaged paper be used
in the purchase OIL war savings and
thrift stamps.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-09
BAKER RESENTS CLARKS
"SMASH THE REGULARS

Secretary of War Baker has taken
issue with Col. Bennett Clark, son of
former Speaker Champ Clark, relative
to Colonel Clark's statement that it
was his aim to build up the national
guard and smash" the regular army.
II think it is wholly impossible Il.
imagine any lack Of cooperative feel
ing between the men of the national
guard and the regular army" said
Secretary Baker.
1T is quite impossible that there
should be any widespread feeling Of
antagonism one way or the other. The
cooperation between the regular
army and the national guard has been
:plendid throughout the war, and anv
such expression as the one attributed
. Colonel Clark must be personal"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-09

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-09
A Few More MTd-MontE Hits

ne Fires Burning (TilI the Boys Come Horre) 4ssss
"a POnselle and Columbia Stellar Quartette I $50
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-09
MOB LYNCHEs NEGRO COUPLE.

DURANT. Miss, May "a negro
gently discharged from the army
md a negro woman were lynched in
the outskirts Of Pickens, Holmes
county. Miss, Monday night, accord
ing to meager reports received here
by Marshal J. S. Koalofer. The
lynching is said to have followed adj
mission by the negro that he had
hired the woman to write an improper
note to young white woman OF Pick
ems.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-09
FIND DEAD BABY IN LIME KILN

FREDERICK, Md, May Zinc
burned body of an infant child has
0cen found in a lime kiln at the Bar
rick plant at WoOdsboro. An en-
DlOye noticed an unusual odor coming
ON the pit, which was burning, anu
IDon investigation found the burned
md almost unrecognizable remains Of
n infant. A report was made to DR..
Z. w. Stutz, of Woodsboro, and the
-heory is that the child was cast into
he kiln alive. An investigation is
,eing made.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-09
Band Concert

Band Concert
IN POTOMAC PARK
Tomorrow Afternoon at O'CLOCK
by the
U. s. MARINE BAND
William Santelmann, Leader
March. Victory. e. l. Turnoull
dedicated to the L. S. Marines)
Overture, La Dame Blanche
Caprice, simplicity Lee
Cornet solo, La Reeve
d'Amour' 1900. Haydn Millars
Musician Arthur Witcomo
Prelude to THE Rantzau" .Mascagni
waltz, '@The Bachelors. .Santelmann
Grand scenes from Carmen Bizet
'SThe Star-Spangled Banner"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-09

MISS KATHERINE ST1NSON.
Women are to compete for the
first time for a sanctioned trophy
under the auspices of the Aero
Club in connection with the Aero
nautic Congress now in session at
Atlantic City, N. ]. Miss Rather
inc Stinson will be one of the
contenders for the trophy, which
is offered by Mrs. May Brown
DIETRICH, of New York. a daugh-
ter of Ex-Governor Brown. of
Maryland.
This is to be contested for an
nually and is to be known as the
Women's Flying Trophy. A COM
mittee of the Aero Club is pre-
pairing rules and regulations for
the contest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-09

Lincoln snidI ''The vaIue Of life is
10 improve ones condition." Saving
II the foundation Of advancement.
Buy w. s. s.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-09
INDIA IS INVADED BY
AFGHAN TRIBESMEN

LONDON. Nav a.-Afghan tribes
men have crossed the Afghan border
with the assistance OF Afghan regu-
lar troops and have occupied certain
positions on the Indian side of the
border, according TO a dispatch from
the Indian foreign office. Military
precautions have been taken by the
British. who have addressed a vigor-
Gus note to the Amir.
1t has been reported for some time
that the new Amir had adopted an
unfriendly attitude toward the Brit
ish, and contemplated a violation OF
the northwest frontier and Khyber
pass, the principal northern pass into
that country from India.
No large number of tribesmen are
concerned. but they have occupied
some heights of Importance COM
handing two roads leading across the
frontier.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-09

Swift & Company's sales OF fresh bee
in Washington, D. c., for the week end
ing Saturday, Nay 3, 1919. averaged % A.
cents per pound.-Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-09

STUART PIGGoTT DIES IN LONDON
LONDON, May 9.-While making
ready for a matinee, Stuart Piggott
an American actor, died in his dress.
ing room here today. He was play
ing the Lilac Domino"
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-02-18
Hopes Women viii
Adopt This Habit
As Well As Men
Glass Of hot water each morn,
Ing helps us look and feel
clean, sweet, fresh.

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women auH N.'HlH '.UrN rINH .HH..
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inside Huth what . HIIIlN iUE ,lHHr
would fthD p.Hu.
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rIl. with pi.'N n. uia' complies
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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-02-18
THIRTY ALIENS IN
OHIO FACE EXILE
SPROPAGAND|STS
Whether or Not They Are Con
vieted Under Espionage Law,
They Viii Be Deported. Federal
Officials Say.
~ r-s ..sosis,ss .-s,s

Cleveland. a.. Feb rs THIRTY
aliens. advocate OF open revolt nr-
cnrdinf To- federal authorities and 90
undrF Indictment Tor Determinations
northern ohio. are fo be- iruurtfu
from Cleveland hy the United States
-HuNerumNnt
PLANE for thrir deportation were
being made today hy three govern
ment agencies here. District Attorney
MortA Immigration Inspector tiuck.
cF n ths bureau Of Investigation ui
tn department Of Justice
Each uf the meU viii b. tried iu
federal court Tor the crime Do lH
chnrFed wifh' Wcrty said. but rt.
rarlirsa IT whether We are able t0
convict thorn or violating tho egpl0u-
4 act We shall nave them druortrl
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-02-18

sure 10 ~rurlratior Of mIrt would
modify On the EllGhfoaf , va uf
tie prtldeut und noihlnE could ia
dufe mC 90 seaport thn lcufus az
outlined In this PROPOSED constitution
~ anything iihc a.
u fell t~hersiorc. ihut ~ would not
hc tnlr 10 the president o. acrcpt bic
conndsrrc or recs,ee from BIN cone
ndcntlai information concesnins fhis
aubIect
Neither IN nly view of the sub
iecI could } accept Information which
would not feel sSrfectb FREE 20
transmit % ms colleagues or unc ~
public deirte. After much reflection
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-02-18
WAR NOT YET WON, WARNS A
WRITER FOR BACHE REVIEW
IN "A TIMELY ARTICLE ON
PERILS FACING THE ENTENTE

Mastery Review of Present World-situation, Pub
lished by ], S. Bache and Company of New York,
Declares That il Foch Had Not Been lnterfered
With, Armies of Defenders Of Civilization Would
Have Marched on to Berlin Carrying Destruction
Through Plains and Cities of Germany, Thus
Crushing Out Arrogance of Race of Savages;
German Propaganda Has Been Thriving Since
Armistice Was Signed; Industrial France Is
Victim.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-02-18

! hes therefore 20 b. Excused from
attending the meeting.
Ir wutlnE thla note ard In iuking
th.a course ! moan 100 psrannnl dis
respect 70 or ~rIfrcrari I'D The prrfl.
dent 7 fmpiy find mfnnif in such
disagreement with BIN and feel ao ln-
tensslf ronrrrnluE me matter that I
cnrnot 10 other th-u cfndidiN advise
him of fho fact"
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-02-18

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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-02-18

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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-02-18

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Electric ul,. he great household GEM.
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throat. cutu. bruises. Hralds sold at
all druE stores. soc and 300
New-York tribune., 1919-06-08

source OF excitement When she was old enough to run
down to the wharf there wonderful thrill in an
s"eng the call OF her paymates when they cried out to
her, ga ship, look!"
For Lucy was born and lived in Battle Harbor Labra
aor and never in her whole life did she see train or
morse or cow any kind of domestic animal excent tha
uos' ana Oh nm she the Indian would saw hean
penty-for on that far wild the dog is the train
and the automobile 1t is he who pulls the +radars and
1rappers in swift seds over the white deem SNOW T. 10
New-York tribune., 1919-06-08
'>-z-l Meet Miss Lucy of Labrador
Intod by
Introduced by GREY WOLF

GREY WOLF
he who brings in the furs and the foods and the medi
clnes that are needed in winter.
Lucy and her folks call the dogs huskes. These
huskies look much like wolves They very furry
and very intelligent and always very hungry.
When Lucys father back from the sea there was
always much talk about fish, and very early Lucy learned
that the life Of all the people along the depended
fish. If the fish plentiful Lucy and her paymaes
had enough to eat If the fish were few-Lucy remem-
bered always certain sad quiet winters when her father
and mother looked serious nearly all the time there
were lots of things she used to eating that she had
to without But Lucy's relatives very brave
all the people in Labrador have to be.
Although Lucy lived far away from the big cities
that she train went to the movies saw
play, her life really exciting and interesting
than the life of most children in big American city, for
while children here read of exciting adventures they
very seldom have them. When Lucy was twelve the
house buried for two weeks by terrible blizzard
You might think that people who live Lucy did
would become hard and fierce like the Vikings, but that
is not So All the people very kind and
teous to each other Lucy hardly knew what was
to have quarrel with her playmate whom she always
called my dear She and her friends learned to read
and write little school which open for about three
months in the
When Lucy grows older she will go to high school
college, for there such things Labrador She
is learning every day the will enable her to
live the hard life of the She learning cook to
sew to work WELL to endure fierce cold great hard
ship, to be hungry without complaint, share every
thing She has with the friends who need it. She will grow
up to be of those wonderful Of Labrador
without whose help fishermen could never live in the
bleak yet beautiful country the far North And be-
of the hard work Of Lucy her people many Of
the children of great cities are able to have plenty
of fish to eat all through the year
who tov ote tbakk
New-York tribune., 1919-06-08

Children who have toys books that they would
like to send to Labrador for Lucy and her
write to The Crenfel Association Fifth Avenue New
York City, which sends doctors and other
good things to this faraway, cold northern land
New-York tribune., 1919-06-08

ME first things that Lucy noticed outside her
home when she began to walk the dogs. Dogs
everywhere, wandering around the village at all
hours of the day and night coming harnessed to fast
seds all through the winter summer sitting around
on the cliffs barking necessarily. On moonlight nights
there would be perfect chorus of dogs bowling with
melancholy Joy at the moon and at each other.
linen there was the sea-that mysterious and rest
less something beyond the cliffs which took away her
father and brothers and kept them weeks at time
The often very beautiful and it was continual