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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-08-05
Commodity Prices
Continue to Rise

The upward tendency of prices in the
cash markets for the articles of chief
consumption was again strongly manifested
this week, there being 50 advances in the
313 quotations received by Dun's Review,
as compared with only 16 recessions. Con-
spicuous strength continues to be displayed
by the principle grains, depletion of the
visible supply, light receipts, and reports of
damage by drouth causing corn to rise to /
new high level, and sympathetlcally ad-
vancing rye and barley, but oats suffered
some decline. In dairy products, moderate
arrivals were reflected in some hardening
of the choicest grades of butter and eggs,
but there was little or no change in the
medium and average selections, and cheese
steady. Somewhat irregular conditions
prevailed in live meats, but while provisions
were inclined to weaken, such changes as
occurred were not particularly important.
Quotations of iron and steel remain firm
and in some instances are higher, and, ex-
cept for a nominal shading in spelter, the
minor metals were notably steady. Condi
lions in the markets for cotton goods and
hides and leather remain practically the
same as in recent weeks, strength in all
products being the outstanding feature, with
several further advances announced
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Continuation of Chapter xx1v)

continuation OF Chapter 6A1V)
They lighted three obese cigars
Neeland, his eyes on his page, lis
tened attentively and stole a glance
at the man they called Brandes.
So this was the scoundrel who had
attempted to deceive the young girl
who had come to him that night in
his studio, bewildered with what she
believed to be her hopeless dis
grace!
This was the man-this short,
square, round-faced individual with
his infinitely shaven face and slow
back and still reeking with perfum-
ed tonic-this shiny, scented, and
overgroomed sport with rings on
his fat, blunt fingers and the silk
1aceS on his tan oXfords as faStid-
iously tied as though valet had
done it!
Ben Stull began to speak; and
the fox-faced mans name was Doc
CHrfoot, that he had just arrived
from London on receipt of a tele-
gram from them; and that they
themselves had landed the night be-
fore from a transatlantic liner to
await him here.
Doc Curfoot checked the converse
tion, which was becoming general
now, saying that they'd better be
very sure that the man opposite I'M
no EHS1ISh DSIOIS NHSy US-
came. careless.
s.sMusseer," he added suavely to
Neeland, who looked up with a polite
smile, party WOO Anglay?"
ssJe parle Francois, monsieur"
Il get him. said Stull, sourly. L
knew it anyway. He's got the sissy
manners of a Frenchy, even if he
don't look the part. No white man
tips his lid to nobody except swell
skirt"
81 seen two dudes do it to each
other on Fifth avenue" remarked
Cnrfoot. and spat from the window.
Brandes, imperturable, rolled his
cigar into the corner of his mouth
and screwed his greenish eyes to
narrow Sits.
you got our wire. Doc?"
"Why am 1 here if 7 didn't
Sure. Have an easy passage?"
Doc Curfott's foxy visage still
wore traces of the greenish pallor;
he looked pityingly at Brandes-
self-pityingly:
"Say, Eddie, that was the worst
ever seen. A freight boat,
too. God!' was that sick I hoped
she'd turn turtle! And nab it
from me; if you hadn't wired
me S O S, I'd have waited over for
the steamer train and the regular
boat
t''WeI1, it's o all right, Doc I
got a cable from Quint this morning
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-08-05
Mr.. Daniel Wheeler
Killed by Humphrey
At MavGeId DEPOT

SPARTA, Ga, Aug. During an
alleged alteration that took place at
the railroad depot at Mayfield, Ca,
which is located about fourteen miles
east of Sparta, on Sunday night, July
goth, between Daniel w. Wheeler,
one of the best known and most
wealthy citizens of Hancock county,
and John A. Humphrey, of Mayfield,
well and favorably known young
man of that place, Mr.. Wheeler was
instantly killed by being twice shot
with a pistol by Mr.. Humphrey.
The killing of Mr.. Wheeler, &C.
cording to the evidence of eyewit-
nesses to the homicide given before
several days afterwards in Sparta
came about substantially as follows
At about ten o'clock in the evening
Mr. Wheeler went to the scene of
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-08-05

CHICAGO CASH QUOTATIONS
CHICAGO, Aug. 4.-Cash corn, No. 2
mixed, $1.S9@1.90; No. 2 yellow, $1.95.
Oats, No. 2 white, T@73Ac; No. 3
white 1914 @72Mc
Rye, No. ., $1.53@1,54.
Barley, S1.3001.42.
Timothy. $9.00@11.50.
Glover, nominal
Pork, nominal.
Lard, 5000.
Ribs So. 5062650. ....
CHICAGO PRODUCE MARKET
CHICAGO, Aug. 4.-Butter, creamery eX-
tras, 531c; creamery standards, 52@52Ac;
firsts, 52M53c; seconds, 4S@49c.
Eggs, ordnaries, 39@40c; firsts, 4113Q
425c.
Cheese, wins, aO1A @a1hc; Young Anne
icas, 1914 oslo.
Live poultry, fowls, sic; ducks, Csc; geese,
16s25c; springs, S3c turkeys, 25c. -..s..
Potatoes, cars, 10; Virginia, barrels, $3.50!
Ohios, cwt., 50 1903 60.
SAGAR MARKET
NEW YORK, Aug. 4.-Raw sugar, steady;
centrifugal, 1928; refined, steady; cut loaf,
10. so: crushew, 10. 25; mould A, $50; cubes
9.75; XXXN powdered, go; standard pow
dered, 9.15; fine graduated and diamond A,
900; confectioner's A, 500; No. l, soft su-
gar, S.S5
sT LOUIS QUOTATIONS.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 4.-Poultry, hens,
2Ghc; springs, 29c; turkeys, soc; ducks,
pc; geese, lac.
Butter, creamery, 53c.
corn No. 2, $3.50; No. / white, $212;
'' oats No. 2, 6754I@1c; No. 3 wsite, 71@
%. nbar
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-08-05
Liberty Bond Market
American Exports Were
$7,225,084,257for
Year Ending in June

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4-Exports from the
United States during the fiscal year ended
June 80 reached the record-breaking total of
1925, Os4 ,257, the department of commerce
reported today, against s5,919, 711,371, the
record in 1918. For June alone the exports
amounted to s91s, 252,143
The net trade balance in favor Of the
United States for the year, on the total of
So, 095, SIG, 5S2 announced for imports during
the fiscal year, was 81, 1919 ,207 $50.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-08-05
Wheat and Corn Exports

Wheat, including flour, exports from the
United States and Canada for the week
ending July 81, reported to Bradstreet's
aggregate S,109, $3.50 bushels, against 4, 1914
bushels this week last year. For the five
weeks ending July 81 exports are 90 799, 037
bushels, against 2o,012, OH bushels in the
corresponding period last week. There were
no corn exports for the week. Last weeks
corn exports were 80, 900 bushels and 744,212
bushels in 1918. For the five weeks ending
July 81 corn exports are 290,931 bushels,
against 4.195. 100 bushels last week.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-08-05
NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET

NEW YORK, Aug. 4.-Flour-Quiet
P2rk-Uusettled mess, $4,000.
Lard-Weaker; middle west spot, $33 25@
SO 80.
sugar-Raw, quiet centrifugal, 9G-test,
7.28; refined, quiet; cut loaf, 1880; crushed
1925: powdered, 9.15; granllated, 900.
Tallow-Weak; specials, 2OM21; city, 2OA &.
Tlay-Strong; No. 1, $2.2OM2.25; No. ),
$1.s0@1.90; clover, S1.45@2.10.
Dressed Poultry-Quiet: turkeys, 40@40;
i've Poultry-Quiet; geese, 20; ducks
@SGl3S: fowls, 1882; turkeys, 25@30; roos-
ters. 81: chickens. broilers, 34@4.
Cheese-Dull; state milk, common to spe-
Gals, $50 80; skins, common to specials, "a
25la.
Butter, steady; receipts 9,3o3; creamery,
extra, 5512c; do. special market 56@5612c;
imita ton creamery firss, 47@56c.
Eggs, quiet; receipts, Il, 666; nearby white
fancy, 67@70c; nearby mixed fancy, 45@
SIC; fresh firsts, 47@55c.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-08-05
Business Failures
Show Big Decrease

Commercial failures this week in the
United States. as reported by r. G. Dun
& Co., are 119 against 1877 last week, SO in
the preceding week, and LAT the correspond
number 5, against ~ last week, the pre-
ceding week, and 10 last year. OF failures
this week in the United States, So were
in the east, 10 SOUTH IS west, and "a IN
ties of $4,000 or more, against 40 last
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-08-05
COTTON
100000 Bales of
Cotton Used Last Year

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 4.-The
world consumed during the war
ended with July a total of TO-
$4,000 bales of American-grown
cotton, according to a statement
issued today by H. G. Hester
secretary of the New Orleans cot
ton exchange.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-08-05
Atlanta Live Stock

corrected by w. H. White, Jr., President
of White Provision Co. U. s. Food Aa-
ministration License No. G-2137l.)
Good to choice steers, $50 to 1000 pounds
Good steers, $50 to $50 pounds. $4,000
Medium to good steers. $50 to $50 pounds,
Medium to choice beef cows, $50 to $50
pounds, S7.50MS.00.
Medium to good cows, $50 to $50 pounds.
Good 10 choice heifers. $50 to $50 pounds.
The above represents ruling prices fer
good quality fed cattle. Inferior grades grades
Medium to good steers. 700 to 800 pounds.
Medium to good cows, 600 to 700 pounds.
$6.50Q7.00.
Mixed common cows, $5.25@6.25.
Good fat oxen, $7.00@S.OO.
Good butcher bulls, $600@S.00.
Choice veal calves, -$6.50QS.00.
Yearlings, $G00M6.50.
Prime hogs. 1876 to 225 pounds, S1S.09G
1900.
Light hogs. 1870 to 1855 pounds. S17.Oo@
1900.
Heavy pigs, 100 to 1870 pounds. $4,000
Light pigs. so to 100 pounds. s14.OO@
1870.
The above applies to good quality mlzed
fed hogs.
LIVE STOCK BY WIRE
EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL.,, Aug. 4.Cattle-
Receipts, 5000, including no Texans; market
slow; native beef steers, 81. 20@17 IS;
yearling steers and heifers, $11 GOALS. 25;
cows, Sc. 5O@12. so; stockers and feeders.
81 .O0@1o. so; calves, $15. OO@16. 90; Texas
steers, so. O0@16. 50; cows and heifers, Sc. 80
$500.
Hogs-Receipts, 10000; market 5O@75c
lower; mixed and butchers, $22. So @22. 80;
good and heavy. 500. 6O@22. 10; rough, $3.50
%21 CO., light. $50. 50@22 so; pigs, SIT .5O@
-. 60; bulk, 500. 5O@22 90.
Sheep-Receipts, $500; market steady
clipped ewes. Sc. soar. 80; lambs, $14 O0@
10 so; Gamers and choppers, So. O0@6.O.
CHICAGO, Aug. 4.-Hogs: Receipts
1000; lower; heavy, 220O@2275; medium
$22. OO@22. 50; light, $21.O0@22. 80; packing
sows, rough, $19.OoQ2O0O; pigs, $1S.75Q
POPS.
Cattle-Receipts 11,OoO; firm; beef steers
medium and heavyweight, choice, $1,000
1885, medium, $12.25@16.75; common,
$1O.O0@12.25; butcher cattle, heifers. $500
@14.50: cows, $6.75@13.75; Gamers, $3.50
@16.5O; veal calves, $16O0@17.OO; feeder
steers, $S.00@13.50; stocker steers, $1,000
HOO; cows and heifers, $7.25@12.75.
Sheep-Receipts 1900; unsettled; lamt S,
$13. 25116.75; common, $S.00@12.75; year
ling wethers, $1O.OO@12.50; ewes, medium,
S7.0O@9.00; common, $2,75@6.50.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-08-05
T FRRF TRTl q

'IDL" BLOOD FOOD positively drives out
rheumatism. Send for a $500 bottle on
free trial, postage paid. If satisfied pay us
the $500 otherwise your report cancels the
charge. Don't suffer longer. Tell your
friends about this. IDEAL BLOOD FOOD
ca nent 1ll milwaukee, Wis
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-08-05

AGENTS with experience to sell to consum-
ers made-to-measure suits, $3.50, S21 and
$3.50 Build independent business with big
money. Outfits furnished. Midland Tailors,
511 Occidental bldg. Chicago.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-08-05

SHEPARD z GLUCK COTTON LETTER
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 4.-The selling
movement of last week was carried over
into today's session in cotton and much
LIQUIDATION was forced on the long side.
Fresh impetus was given the decline by the
very large carry from last year. The
latest installment of Hester's annual state:
ment says that the co1ry-over was 6,S24 OOC
bales, against 4 422, 900 a year ago. The
temper of the market was decidedly bear
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-08-05

LIBERTY PORTRAITS big winners. Thirty
days rredit-36-hour service-reiects cred
tied. Worlds famous peace paintings now
ready. Easy 500 weekly Write quickly
for cataiog and free samples. Consolidated
Portrait Co, Dept 16, 1896 W. Adams ST.,
Chico
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-08-05
GRAIN

CHICAGO, Aug. 4.-Big breaks in the
price OF corn resulted today from decided
broadening out of selling pressure. Opening
lower, were followed by sharp further set.
backs that soon amounted to as much as
5v in September and &c in December.
Prices closed Hurried, ~ to &c net lower.
Oats tumbled with corn
Provisions shared in the general weak
CHICAGO QUOTATIONS
The following were the ruling prices in
the exchange today:
Prev.
Open. High. Low. Close. Close.
CORN
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-08-05
ATLANTA CoTToNsEED PRODUCTS
MARKET

Atlanta Commercial Exchange quotations !:
Crude oil, prime basis ............a..2 "a. &C
Cottonseed meal, Z per cent ammonia
M VC
oV common onn on rate point ..............73. 90
Cottonseed ,hulls, loose ...........14.5 sc
Cottonseed bulls, sacked IA. 80
Linters-No. /, sac; No. ., &c; No. 3, &c.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-08-05
WANTED-Agents.

aGENIS-Big pay and free automobile in
PRODUCING wonderful gasoline saver;
puncture-proof, five-yenr spark plugs ana
other economical auto necessities. Outfit
free. L. Ballwey, % sta. F, Louisville, KY.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-08-05

AUTHORIZED NEGRO WAR BOON. 700
pages by Kelly Miller, Of Washington,
u. c., and an assistant Of the war depart
ment, hest book for colored people ever
written: over 100 pictures price only $3.50;
selling like widfire; big agents outfit free;
get the big book: act quick. AUSTIN len
KINS 90, 423 9th n. W. WASHINGTON. D. G.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-08-05

AGENTs-To earn big profits with our
1uick-selling Non-Alcoholic Extracts. Toi-
let Articles and Household Necessities. Open
territory No money required. We trust you
Hurry! Write today. Dept. 1856, The Linro
Co ST Louis Mo.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-08-05

AGENTS-s5O weekly and your fall suit
free. Sell our famous popular priced made.
to-measure suits. Big. steady income guar
anteed. Complete outfit free. Act quick.
Commonwealth Tailors. 31S w. Washington
St. CHICAGO, Dept. sol.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-08-05

REMNANT STORE, 1510-C Vint St., Cln-
cinnati, o. Greatest dry goods bargains
on earth Agents wanted for new, profit
able business.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-08-05

MEN-Women, IS or over, wanted for 2. eS s.
government life jobs; $1,000 to $l,oo9
vacations. Quick raise. Common education
sufficient. Hundreds positions now obtain
able. Write Immediately for free list.
Franklin Institute, Dept. J-1O3, Rochester
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-08-05

MASON, FENWICK & LAWRENCE, Wash
ington, d. @. Established over half cen
tury Best state references. Send descrlp-
tion and sketch for information on all pro-
cednre gratis. Trademark regis cred.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-08-05

ADMINISTRATIONS soft drinks in conceh-
trated form. Always ready, just add wa
housewife wants them. II different kinds.
Enormous demand. Big summer sellers,
money comes easy: $50 other popular priced
fast selling, household necessities. We fur
nish free outfits. Write today-now. Amer
lean Products Co., 1905 American bldg, Gin
cinnaf Ohio
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-14
Both Sides, Led by Orlando on On
Hand and by President Wilson o.
Other, Remain Adamant.
Virtual State Of War Exists Between Italy an1
Jugo-Salvs, Though no Actual Fighting n
Under Way, Both Sides Marking Time Pend.
ing Final Disposition by Peace Conference
Of Territorities in Dispute.

Paris, June 3Premier Orlando, accompanied By General
Diaz the Italian generassimo left for Rome last night Diaz
will proceed Immediately to the Cornthan front to organize
the Italian defenses there following the occupation Of
portan area by the JugoSavs virtual state of exists
between Italy and the ugoSavs though actual fighting
under at present both sides marking time pending final
disposition by the conference of the territories ds1
Premier Orlando will confer with King Victor EmmanSs1
and members of his cabinet preparatory opening the Italian
parliament June 49, The session. contrary previous
pecations will be The premier scheduled to make M
important speech.
The whole Adratc issue remains unsoved both sides led
by Orlando The hand and BY President Wilson thu
other remaining absolutely adamant At Italian HEADQUARTERS
it again emphasized today that Italy go further
in the Of concessions while President Wilson'S spokesen
state with equal pestiseness that he will not budgeA af.
emp by Premiers Ceenceau and Lloyd George mediate
appear have broken against this mutual determinations
to stand pat.
Premier Orlando before leaving Paris again defended
usa to enter into further negotiations with the av
Speculation is rife concerning Ausras probable attitnda
toward the taloJugo Slav quarrel Some well informed oh
expect her make strenuous efforts to strike
with of the parties to the Adriatc conflict
From Fume word that the Croats holding
meetings in all towns in their territory urging the ugo
delegation at Paris not to sign peace pact that would Sacrifices
Slav interests CD
Further indication that the Fue problem is still far from
settlement Rome dispatch telling of vicious
tack President Wilson in the Giornae Italia the
sonal organ of Baron Sonnno Italian foreign minister
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-14
Income Taxpayers
Must Have Bills

Collector OF Internal Revenue
Richard c. l. Moncure directs at
tention to the fact that many federal
income tax payers are presenting
themselves at the collectors Office
without bringing their statements or
tax bills showing the amount OF
taxes due and the serial number of
such taxpayers
1t is important that all taxpayers
when making payment OF the second
quarter of income taxes due on or
before June 18th present their tax
bills, in order that proper credit may
be given. However, IL such taxpayer
had not as yet received bill for
taxes showing the balance due on
June 18th, this fact should not be
taken as any cause for relief from the
payment OF the second quarter pay
ment due on June 18th. but he should
either bring or send to the collectors
ONCE an amount SUFFICIENT to pay the
second quarter tax. making statement
to the effect that he has not received
bill. so that special effort may be
made to locate his tax account and
apply the payment on or before June
18th. This notice In necessary since
II appears that large number OF tax
bills sent out from the collectors
ONCE have been returned owing to
inability of the post ONCE to make de-
liveries on account OF removal, change
OF address, etc.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-14
PROBABLY DELAY REPLY

Paris, June 3-Though French
and American peace officials are stili
hoping against hope tina, the reply TO
the Germ, ans will be handed to Count
Brock dorf- Rantzau tomorrow, there
is a disposition late tonight TO place
more reliance in the semi official Brit
Ssf, announcement that the dociftrr p NJ
could not possibly he ready before
Monday or Tuesday because Of the
mass Of details"
1t is stated in British quarters. how
aver, that all dtsagreements In RI.
ranks Of the. four regarding ttle
four principal points to be answered
have been practically removed
The Germans will he given five DAYS
in which to say whether they will or
will not sign and then n additional
three days' grace in which TO sign II
they say yes" and to change thor
minds If they say no II their ans
v-er after the five days period is mega
tive. the powers will use the three rn-
naming DAYS to terminate the arnais-
tice and re-start the machinery of
war so as to put it hack into action
the moment Germany's last word has
been spoken.
The consensus in well informed cir
Giles here tonight inc lined TO the yiew.
however. that the reply. while leaving
the original treaty text unchanged,
will be favorable enough for the Ger
mans to sign.
Count Won Brockdorff Rantzau is ~
pected personally 70 take the docu-
ment to Weinar. according to the
present German program, it is 10 he
submitted to the national assem- bly,
The principle points of the rep'v arc;
mo definite reparation sum
is fixed hut ii is promised that
the commission Viii speed up the
work so as 10 report before the
elapse of two years what Ger
many can and must pay.
2-Germany's admission to the
League of nations will be consid-
cred by the leagues first meet
ing in Washington next October
"A plehiscite in Upper Siesia
within a few months is promised.
4-Explanstions. but no prom
Uses, are made regarding modif-
cations of the time limit Of the
military occupation of the Rhine
area.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-14
Asserts Russian Mobilization
Precipitated World Conflict
Observations Submitted Peace Conference bv
Huns Throw New Sideghts Men and Events Just Be-
fore and During War.

Paris. June l3.-Amid the maze of
written observations" whic hthe Ger
mans have submitted TO the peace con-
ference In their effort to get the peace
terms modified there are several pa
pers which, while in no way serving
the purpose for which they have been
sent in, arc highly interesting merely
as human documents, throwing new
sideiights on men and events just be-
fore and during the war.
One of those is the record of con-
versation between Count Pourtales,
German ambassador At petrograd up
10 the outbreak of the war. and the
late Car Nicholas, the text of which
Universal Service is able to present
herewith exclusively 1t Is adduced
by the Germans as part OF the EVIL
dence', which they aSser, proves"
their assertion that the chief factor
bringing on the war was the Russian
mobilization, and the refusal Of the
cars government to counternand it
Coui~ Pourtales hurried TO Petrograd
Immediately upon hearing Of the or
der mohilizing the entire Russian mill
tary forces. he says. and here is his
narrative:
The GEAR received me IN his little
study In the Alexandra pSlace. He
greeted me very cordially and asked
me whether had brought message
from Berlin.
Il replied in the negative and ex-
planned that. making use of my pre-
negative as ambassador, In view. Of the
gravity of the hour, had come direct
ly TO his majesty on my own initia-
tive. II was my wish, added, to give
the car with absolute frankness the
impression which, according to my be-
lief. must be provoked in Germany by
the Russian general mobilization.
This impression / pictured to his
majesty in about the same words as
had previously described 1t TO Under
Secretary Neratoff
IT emphasized particularly that
Russias mobilization constituted a
menace and a challenge TO Germany
and that. at the same time. il must
be regarded as slap in the face of
Emperor William, who at that mo-
ment was zealousiy endeavoring TO
mediate the differences between Rus
STA and Austria Hungary.
CAR LISTENED CALMLY.
The car listened to me calmly.
without betraying by the slightest in
Idication OF face or gesture what was in
his heart and mind His first reply to
my representation was only:
You really think so9"
IT had the impression that the czar
OF all the Russias must either possess
the gift of self-control in an unusual
degree or that ne, despite my serious