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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-02
Urges Foreign Business.

The policy of building up a large
volume of steady American invest
ment and leaning in foreign coun-
t'ics IS being urged by the high est
authorities IN International finance.
We have become n creditor nation
ana payments aGGrc@atiBE $500 600. -
vag o. SI00 pG0.p0e yos. viii be
coming TO Us from loans that We
have made" says the National City
Bank oil New York through its me-
dunn The Americas.
II says that it is physically impossi-
BILE, as a matter of the mechanics
OF international exchange. not in
volving national credit, for the United
States to take payment in gold for
this Interest and it is not to be ex-
pected that this country will take
all OF 1t in the manufactures of the
position, everywhere shown by manu-
facturers, is to think of selling
abroad d great aggregate of goods.
representing surplus production Of
our expanded Industries over and
above the possibilities of home CON
sumption; The problem is that the
rest of the world owes the United
states about half a billion a year in
interest money and the manufacture
ers of the United States seem deter
mined to sell in those countries add
tional millions of dollars worth OF
goods above what the United States
buys from them. The foreign ex-
change experts in the National City
Bank say that the proposition to take
payment of the interest coming to us
and then TO sell goods in vast
amounts is iDpracticable.
Export Association Protects.
One OF the financial and industrial
features of the present is the formation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-02
National City Entsrtains.

The Washington office of the Nation
a; City Company entertained Rollin e.
Bortle and A. A. Custard, vice presi-
dents of company, at dinner Friday
evening. The hosts were Eugene E.
Allies. assistant vice president of
National City Company in charge of
the Washington office; Roy L. Neu-
hauser. A. II. Marsh. Charles p. Light
H L. Dunwoody, Leon Shore, F.. n
Hall. A. J. Kause. G. NJ Mothersead
r. g. Baggott, Lester N. Inskeep and
Elmer Sauter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-02
LIVE STOCK MARKETS.

NEW YORK. February 1.-Beeves
Receipts, $50 head; no trading.
Calves-Receipts, 120 head: no trad
ing.
Sheep and 1ambs-Receipts. lilo
head; steady; sheep tewes), -5oa
1850; culls, 11.eea13.00.
Hog-Receipts, 5000 head; steady
at 17.00a1s.o0: pigs, 15.eea16.eo;
roughs, 1850.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-02

of export associations under permission
of law exempting from the prohibition
of the Sherman anti trust law all agree
n,ents and combinations for the purpose
OF foreign selling. The legislative meas
uro which became a law was called
after its authors and chief advocates in
Congress the Webb Domersne bill. Sec
ton 2 of that law follows:
THAT nothing contained in the act en-
titled An act TO protect trade and COM
nerce against unlawful restraints and
monopolies approved July 2, 1890, shall
be construed as declaring to be Illegal
an association entered into for the sole
purpose of engaging in export trade and
actually engaged solely in such export
trade or an agreement made or act done
In the course of export trade by such
association, provided such association.
agreement or act is not III restraint of
trade within the United States and is not
in restraint of the export trade of any
domestic competitor of such association:
And provided further, that such associa =
ton does not, either in the United States
or elsewhere. enter into amy agreement.
understanding or conspiracy. or 90 any
got which artifcialiy o. intentionally
enharces O. deDresses prices within the
United States Of commodities Of the
class exported ~ ssich aSsociat on. or
Which substantially lessons competition
within the United States or otherwise
restraints trade therein
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-02
FOR WOMEN WHO SERVED
IN FRANCE DURING WAR
Local Clubwomen Discussing Pro-
posal of Demonstration Here
in Their Honor.

Leaders among clubwomen of Wash
ihgton are considering the feasibility
of demonstration in recognition of
Washington women who have served
in France during the war.
Mrs Anna e. Hendiey. president of
the Anthony League, has presented the
question to her organization, and Mrs.
Gilbert II. Grosvenor. president of the
Twentieth Century Club, will take it uu
with the executive committee of that
body.
The District of Columbia was well
represented in all lines of women's
war work activity. 1t sent Red Cross
workers, Y. NC. A. canteen work
ers. Y. w. c. A. secretaries and tele-
phone operators. The Salvation Army
!"lassies" and the telephone operate
recruited in this vicinity also are
regarded as being of high value in
helping to win the war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-02

The custom of lifting the hat had
its origin when knights never APP
peared in public except in full armor.
but"upon entering an assembly of
friends the knight removed his he'll
met. the act signifying, Il am safe
in the presence Of my friends
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Continued from First Page)
continued. We were wrong. We must
take the cards as they have been
dealt, look at them carefully and ad-
just ourselves to the new conditions.
A. change will not come without effort.
We won't get near the number of
immigrants we got before the war.
Prices are higher in Europe than
higher wages and people will not be
coming to America in such great
numbers. They will be very busy
building up their own countries. This
situation will have a marked infiu-
ense on US.
Freaks of War Prices.
tone of the marked features of a
campaign to encourage building in
the United States is the fact that
during the war some building ma
terfais Increased 90 per cent in price
in face of a declining demand. Other
per cent in price.
'aThe purpose of this division is to
create Interest in the nation in pub
lie works and private construction.
This we can do by making available
to all parties concerned information
every branch of the building industry,
local conditions of finance and labor
and any other data wanted. These
can be turned over to those inter-
ested. but in the final analysis each
person must use his own Judgment.
All we can do is to point out ad-
vantages and opportunities.
During the present period build
ing materials can be fixed into. per-
manent wealth. which has earning
power and will pay taxes. While
this building program is being car
ried out it will at the same time en-
ploy thousands of men, thus helping
the labor situation. Deferred con-
struction is part, and large part.
of our war debt. 1t must be paid.
and in paying it we will help to pay
the rest Of our war debt.
For Increased Production.
THE desire of this division is to
present the truth of the building sit
uation to the manufacturers of build
ing materials, private individuals,
corporations and government agen-
cies. The findings of the group of
specialists gathered here will be
transmitted to the parties interested
The Department of Labor stands for
increased production while preserv-
ing the capital value of the individual
worker.
IT do not think the public knows
that the cost per cubic foot of building
modern fireproof building today
completely equipped is less than that
of building of thirty years ago, with
out elevators or modern conveuiences
and adapta tons. This is because the
rapid advance in labor saving devices
makes possible increased production
at lower cost, which. combined with
Standardization of parts and mate
rails, more than offsets the higher
wages pair labor
To get back to basic facts, it is
truth that home building and home
owning is the basis of the strength of
the nation. 1t pays in increased bust
ness and family efficiency We have
helped inculcate a homecoming spirit
in more than 120 cities in the United
States. and this spirit is spreading all
over the nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-02
Army and Navy News

the Secretary of War says that ali
court martial proceedings ought TO be
abandoned. as no charges can be sus-
tanned. Some time ago the Secretary
OF War and Mr.. Creel had something
TO say about quantity production or
aircraft with the wonderful motors.
but I'VE have won the war" and most
everybody has forgotten what they
said.
During the past week officers of the
division of military aeronautics nave
been telling. supported in great meas
ure by official records. about some OF
the things that really have been done
and they are incidentally asking for
some very small appropriations (that
!; Is reia tiveiy) for experimentation and
the preservation of the. costly and
valuable material on hand. They also
told their EN- ba-raSsment in determin-
ing what to ask for. since they had no
idea what the strength of the new
Army is to re. and the way a length
they learned for what strength to es-
innate was, 20 say the least, interest
ing.
The order came from the general
staff to estimate on the basis of the
Army of 500 600 men. and when they
found that on that strength the tables
of the organization called for an air
force of $4,000 men the general staff
told them arbitrarily to cut that num-
tifc way the Army employed TO ad-
wise Congress of the needs which it
must supply.
The officers finally said that they
needed 5000. 600 for. keeping Zip the
proposed peace time establishment OF
"A 900 men as reduced. and the pro.
duction side said that il needed about
Si7 100000 The eighteen million. II IS
estimated. will keep up the military
organize ion. o. whom 1000 are to be
officers. mostly flyers.
Maj Lyons stated that the figures
OF aircraft production show that it
turned out $4,000 engines, 6.325 Of
which had been shipped TO the other
side, and the remainder had been va
riously distributed. He did not give
the exact number of liberty motors
included in this total. 1t has on hand
of all types here and in Europe about
1850 airplaneS OF this number it
purchased abroad. mostly in France,
5,15S airplanes, most of which were
the pursuit planes. that is. the small
quick maneuvering swift planes. Pro-
duction had sent to France 339 conf
bat planes. nearly all of them De Hav-
Hand tours. It also had 6SS of these
effective machines in transit, had Civ
en- the Navy 155, sent 0nS to schools
for training purposes and had about
400 more ready for shipping. 1t had
within the United states $3.50 planes
for training flyers scattered through
out the various aviation camps.
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Reduction in Lead Prices.

The lead market was reduced from
5te to 81 cents per pound. Spelter is
weak and inactive. prompt shipment
being quoted at around 81. cents. The
tin market is stagnant, and trading is
limited under restriction imposed by
the War Trade Board. Reports state
that less than one-third of the tin
aliocated to the United States by the
interallied tin executive has been
HQuidated through sales in this
country. In all, approximately 10000
gross tons were imported 10 relieve a
shortage which. ii is claimed. actually
did OF exist, and it is felt that price
restrictions must continue for several
months more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-02
Magnanimity of Jews.

The Jewish relief societies have
been obliged to contribute consider
ably more than half OF this money.
for the Poles did not have enough at
this time to pay for half However,
the Jews magnanimously put this into
common pool for the people of Po-
land with the simple understanding
that the Jews must be served as the
Poles and not Disseminated against.
They have thus furnished an object
lesson In giving that should be the
keynote of all our relief work. the
elimination of politics and race preju-
dices. and in their place the love of
Justice, fair play and the rights of
humanity, born OF a determination to
relieve suffering
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-02
Various Plans Discussed.

Some club presidents suggested that
a special demonstration should be
accorded the women, while others
favored some means of honoriug
them in connection with the ceIe-
bration for the return of men in uni
form, tentatively set for February
%
Mrs. Court F. Wood. president of
the District Federation of Women's
Clubs: said she believed that some
mark of respect should be paid to the
women who have served in various
capacities. often enduring both the
hardships and the dangers akin to
those of the soldiers. But she thinks
the celebration should be in connec-
ton with the demonstration for the
men in uniform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-02
Review of Metal Trade.

The lowering of ocean freight rates
by the United States Shipping Board
to conform with cuts announced by
British interests stands out as the
most important happening in the iron
and steel Industries during the past
week. since 1t paves the way for a
more extended export movement of
American products to world markets
Although up to the present time the
export demand has been held back.
because of prohibitive freight rates
the outlook now is considered as very
favorable.
The steel industry is proceeding
slowly with reimbursement and pro-
ducers report they are making every
EFFORT to provide work for labor. Pig
iron interests point to the fact that
many blast furnaces throughout the
country are shut. down as the best
indication of the curtaflment of pro-
duct1on which has resulted from a
paucity of new orders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-02
Copper Market Routine. Affair

The copper market is purely a
routine affair at present. The price
as quoted by smaller producers has
been cut again, this time to 1SA
cents. So far no activity has been
reported by consumers at this figure
The report that the larger producers
may quote 20 cents within a short
time is generally discounted in the
trade. although it is felt that the
news may have been caused by the
announcement of a reduction in wages
to miners in the Arizona district
based on copper selling at 20 cents
No report has been received from the
representatives of the copper export
combination; therefore influence on
the local market from this source is
generally discredited. The copper
miners from Arizona, Montana and
Utah are comforting with the Depart
ment of Labor regarding protective
legislation for the former during the
readjustment period.
The copper market has remained un-
settled during the past week Some
OF the smaller dealers have been max
ing sales at 1875 for e1ectrolytic, and
it is reported that a moderate business
has been done in small lots, mostly
for prompt shipment The larger
producers. however are still holding
their price at 23.00, subject to the
guarantee against cut in their own
quotations. -
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UNITED POLE AND JEW
IN GREAT RELIEF WORK

Continued from First Page.)
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The admirable program recon-
for the development of the
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REVIVAL OF BUILDING
AID TO READJUSTMENT

CONTINUED from First Page
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OficePS Ar0use New discussed
Interest in Aeronautics. go -
cles than that OF aeronautics. The
senate committee rendered a report
or two showing that conditions In
aircraft production were very. very
rad, former Justice Hughes gave his
conclusion that the officers in charge
Of production had spent a great deal
OF money, but that In view of the state
Of the art of airpiane manufacture
such q happening was not wholly a
surprise and probably was TO be ex-
peeteo, and he advised that some little
fellows and one big fellow ought to be
court-martialed On technic1i derefic-
lions. AeW committee appointed By
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One Of the financial and industrial
features of the present is the formation
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No question since the United States
entered the war has been more gem
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
CHAPTER THREE.

Late that evening he approached his destination. Crossing the crater rim under the guidance of a non shalent Yankee, ROthweu, after hours of exertiou, made his way into the wretched dwelling of the disguis- ed soldier who had taken up a rest dence months before in the squalid town which chung 10 the outside slope of the mountain.
 Already garbed as Mexican peon. Rothwell was quickly furnished q horse of beggarly appearance and a camping outfit of sorts. A handclasp from the soldiers, and he had left behind him the last outpost of Ameri- can civilization in that desolate land
 His Journey to Mexico City was commonplace enough. His excellent knowledge of the language his wide experience of native life and customs, from China to the West Indies, stood him in good stead on more than one occasion. Stunning the inns which he sometimes encountered, he pre- ferred to make his bed in the open
 CContinued On Page tffteen)
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guise, clever as they make. them Ever see herr"

guise, clever as they make. them Ever see herr"
 'No," said the colonel.
 Well, all I can say is Lord pity the blind Peggy Is the real thing in looks. breeding and education. And yet she can talk to a chorus girl like a sister if she has to, or sN ap brogue with a scrubwoman. I travelled across the ocean with her, smoked her cig- afettes and chased her all over Lon don on one case, and never found out until a month afterward that she wasn't a young Spanish lad working with a German spy named Strumnitz Incidentally. she saved Ey life on one occasion. and so l owe her some thing"
 Certainly a remarkable young wo- man." said the colonel. smiling at the young mans warmth.
 And now, if you'll slip into your rig we'll say goodbye and I'll turn you over to Stevens, who will sec you safely over the mountain and on your way"
 Half an hour later Harrington Rothwell, clad in the filthy garb of a Mexican peon, was on his way to Mexico City, the center of German espionage on the American con tinent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
CHAPTER TWO.

Rothwel's cars rang with the roar of motors when he awOke some hours later. He had not been mistaken. A hundred yards away a plane was leaving the ground. the grumble of Its engine shaking the very earth. Ii was Nelson on his homeward way. An hour and he would be back in civ illzation. Rothwell rather envied him.
 He strolled over to the mess table and breakfasted. Then he sought the colonel in the headquarters shack. The two settled down to serious con- ference.
 AS l understand it." said the col onel. you have been called here from London at the request of the Ameri- can government in the nature of last resort. You are an American, so don't mind admitting that our peo- pie are at their wits ends over things down here.
 Despite everything our best men can do the Huns are getting their messages over the border into Mexi- can territory. and doing 1t every day It's almost impossible to prevent it. A glance at the map and the length of the frontier line shows you that When we guard one part of the line they cross at another point When
 
 rier pigeons. God knows how, and send the information they want back by the air route.
 We've decided to let them go it From now on the entire efforts of the American secret service will be di- reCted toward stopping the leak at the other end of the chain---where the messages from Washington. from the West from all over the United States are delayed. in some myste- riOus manner, to Berlin.
 How they do it we don't know. PerhaTs by wireless. Perhaps by sub marines landing in secret coves along the east coast of Mexico. Possibly they use both methods
 Whatever the answer. we must find ft---and quickly. Every day troop ships laden with American bows sail from New OYrk and Newport News. The Huns know that as well as we do---but they can't always tell where and when the conveys will saiI---yybat route they vii ltal1e and little details of that nature which are vital to the C-Boat commanders. That inforr,a- ton 1t is which they have been oh taining at Washington at the last
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minute, and slipping by all our bar der the water.
 I've must find the links in that chain-and Rothwell, we must cut it. And everything goes. It isn't a ques- ton of fair tactics any more. You realize, of course, that your life is worth about as much as a German Treaty if you fall into their hands or into the hands of the Mexicans, for that matter.
 But when you find the man or men who are putting it over, no mat ter who he is, no matter what his po- sltion or circumstances, that man must be put out of action. Murder Is an ugly word. Avoid 1t if you can. But remember, Rothwell, Washington expects, London expects, that the line of communication will be broken"
 The colonel paused to light a fresh cigar.
 The details, of course, are up tO you,'' he went on, snapping the match to one side. "Of cou>~a, Mexico City is the logical point of entrance for your investigations. You will be talk en out of here by the one means oi egress-a mountain path which we have worked out with some difficult ty.
 One of our men. a felloY who lived in Mexico ten years before the war. has drifted into a village or the other side-the only place within ten miles. by the way, and establish ed himself as a poor farmer. He will provide you with a horse. Of course you have clothing and makeup in your bag?"
 RothweIl nodded.
 From the time that you set off from Fl Stanislos we won't be able 10 help you. When you get to Mex leo City your character, of course will change. As a wealthy landowner you will be able to peer about a bit-put a judicious question where it will do most good.
 'If they catch you-well, it is just a case of hold hands and pray. The American government can't help. Nor of course, the British. However. well hope for the best. You'n meet Miss York in Mexico City, I suppose. How will she get there?"
 Lord only knows" replied Roth well with a smile, but she'll be there before I am. I'll bet. Leave it to that girl She's q wOnder-speaks Span. fsh. as well as I, an artist at dis