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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
BELGIANS MUST PAY
ADDITIONAL BIG SUM

PARIS. November 30.-The German
authorities have issued decree impos-
ing further payment OF 10000. geo
francs a month on Belgium. according
to Havas dispatch from Havre. This
is additional to the existing levy or
$50. o00.0 francs
The dispatch says that the provisional
councils have been convoked for De-
cember in order to approve the new
imposition.
Owing to reports from deported Bel
Gian civilians now in Germany. says a
Havas dispatch from Havre. the Bel
Gian government has been compelled
10 arrange for the sending of bread ra-
tions to their deporte ed fellow country
men. beginning has been made by
the dispatch of 1900 rations to tn.
internment camp at Soldau. East Prus-
STA. In the meantime a committee for
the relief of deported Belgian civilians
is being formed at Client
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
OFFICIAL FIGURES GIVEN
OF NEW JERSEY ELECTION

TRENTON. n. J., November 30.-The
state board Of canvassers has off,
cially promulgated figures of the re-
cent election. compiled by the secre-
tary of state. Gov.-elect Edge polled
247,343 votes and his democratic OPP
ponent, II. Otto Wittpene. 1855
Edges majority is 6s.647. Butterworth.
socialist labor candidate. polled 1884:
Kraft, socialist. 1900: Vaughan. pro-
hibition, 5.S73.
The average vote for presidential
electors was: Republican. 26S 1852: demo-
cratic. 211.01S: socialist. 10.405; prohi-
bition, 3.1s2; socialist-labor. s55
For United States senator the vote
follows: Joseph S. Frelinghuysen. re-
publican, 244,715: James E MARITIME,
democrat. 17o,019; Frelinghupsen's ma
jority. 1896
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
Not Molested by Bandits.

After slipping out of his garage in an
automobile. the foreign refugee made
a dash for the plains to the north of
the state capital. he said. He passed
number of bandits between the city
and the border, one band being en-
countered near Sauz He said these
bandits shouted viva Villa" as he
passed in his automobile. the flag of
his country flying on the car. The
bandits did not stop him, he said, nor
fire in his direction. He saw another
band farther north. but was not near
enough to ascertain who they We're.
He did not pass through SauZ. going
within two miles of this town, nor did
he know whether or not any foreign
refugees OF Carranza troops were at
Sauz or Terra2aS. He stopped at villa
Ahumada, where he was detained tenn
porarily by the Carranza guards. but
was permitted to continue to the Dor
der. He said he passed a train coming
north which he believed to be the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
End of Special Session.

CHARLESTON. W. Va. November 30,
The special session of the legislature
closed at noon Tuesday after reports
had been made by conference commit
tees appointed Monday to bring house
and senate together on the registra-
ton and primary bills. The bills were
finally passed by both houses and they
become effective in ninety days.
The primary bill as it came from the
conference committee restores compul-
sorry primaries to the election system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
SAYS villa HOLDS
PART OF CHIHUAHUA
First Foreign Refugee Ar.
rives at the Border and
Tells of Attack.

Ell PASO. Tex, November 3O.-The
first foreign refugee to leave Chihua-
hua City since the siege began ar
rived here yesterday. He reported that
Villa and Julio Acosta were in control
of most of the city when he made his
escape by automobile at 2 o'clock yes
terday morning. Owing to the fact he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
Italian Gas Supply Threatened.

ROME. via Paris. November 30.-The
high price and scarcity of coal threat
ems to close up the gas companies in
Italian cities. This is especially true
in Turin. where two companies have
declared that they will be unable to
furnish gas after a few weeks unless
England sends coal according to an
before the renewal Of the German SUBJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30

as he had been told the generals train
was on the road south of Juarez. He
did not know whether or not any ref
ugee train was on the road between
at Aguna station that a train was eX-
pected north from Sauz some time dur
ing the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30

had been in hiding, he explained that
he had no means of Knowing first hand
Just what had happened or even the
wherea bouts of Gen. Trevino.
Carranza forces were holding hard to
their part of the city. according to the
refugee, who added that he understood
all foreigners were safe.
Bandits Thirty Miles of Juarez.
Cannon firing ceased some time early
Monday morning. but the small arms
firing continued through Monday and
Tuesday, the refugee declared upon
his arrival here, by way of Villa Ahu-
mazda and Guadalupe. He admitted
knowing nothing more about the mill
tary situation in the capital than the
reports brought to him from time to
time by servants and others who came
to his home, which is near the home of
Gen. Trevino, he said.
AS he passed along the Villa Ahumada
roads in his automobile late today the
refugee reported having seen 1855
ba ndits at Los TanqueS. about thirty
miles southeast of Juarez.
He said the column was moving in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30

any foreign residents had been killed.
He said little damage had been done to
the city. as Villa had no cannon when
he made the attack.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
United States Scouts Sent Out.

United States Scouts Sent Out.
United States Army officers stationed
at Fabena. Tex, thirty-two miles
southeast of here. and opposite Guada-
lupe. Chihuahua, were notified last
night and dispatched scouts to investi-
gate the presence of bandits so near
the border. The Juarez military Of
ficers were also notified of the report
I'd presence of the bandit force.
When he left Chihuahua City the re-
ugee said he could hear rife shots in
liferent parts of the city. but was not
molested as he drove out Only two
men appeared on the street through
which he drove, and neither Of these
challenged him.
The foreigner said he had heard of
looting in the business section of the
city, but had not verified this report.
He declared he had no way of ascer-
tanning the whereabouts or safety of
the other foreigners in the city. as he
did not dare to leave his home. How
ever, he added that he did not believe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
Should Cease to Be Dumb.

That he does not mean that the
United States should plunge into the
European war, DR.. McKim pointed out
in his discourse. Put l do mean" he
said. that we should cease to be dumb
spectators of this tremendous assault
on liberty and civilization. and human
ity, and speak trumpet-tongued our in
dignation against it. The attitude of
moral neutrality is unworthy of US 1t
is humiliating. 1t is the betrayal of
our trust. As the mightiest and
wealthiest of the nations who are not
engaged in this war, We have a vast
moral influence. and / hold that the
whole weight of our moral influence
should be thrown into the scale on the
side of liberty and justice and civiliza-
ton and humanity.
Had this been done at the beginning
OF this struggle, when Belgium was in
vaded in defiance of international
treaty obligations. it would have given
US the moral leadership of the world.
and made the United States the friend
and the ra1lying center of all the neu-
trail countries And it would not have
led us into war. On the other hand, it
would. in my judgment. have short
ened the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
Opportunity Lost, he Says.

But we lost our opportunity. We
stifled our feelings. We silenced our
moral judgment. We tried to hide un.
der a cloak of neutrality, and we lost
our leadership among the nations But,
my friends, it is not too late-I hope it
is not too late-for America to change
her policy; to throw to the winds this
fiimsy cloak of neutrality and to adopt
policy worthy of her traditions
worthy of the time of Washington:
upon to participate in this war. we are
called upon to let all the world know
that We condemn the guilty nation
that precipitated it: that we detest
and abhor the brutal manner in which
that nation carried il on, and that as
hearts are with the nations that are
battling with such marvellous heroism
against cruelty and tyranny.
"Shall We Now Play Craven?"
Il ask you now why should we not
lift our voice now for Belgium and
poor, crucified Armenia? If, when we
We're small and weak and poor, we
stood forth as advocates of liberty and
self government. challenging the as
saults of the tyrant upon the rights Of
men, shall we now play the craven in
the face of such gigantic crimes against
liberty"
Here DR.. Mckim pointed to the ex-
ample of Brazil in this year. when, in
declaring on the side of the allies, her
foreign office made the statement: The
tribunals of public opinion and con-
science cannot rest neutral between
law and crime"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30

Silk manufacturers in Japan are now
receiving. for the first time. orders
from the United states for silk neck
wear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
Opportunity for America.

Here is a new opportunity for Amer
lea to change her policy of passive in
difference. Let her lift up her voice
like a trumpet TO rebuke with stern
Indignation this latest outrage upon an
inoffensive people.
The only thing I quote President
Wilson, the only thing that will hold
the world steady is the all-powerful
opinion of mankind
Yes, but this 'all-powerful opinion
of mankind must not be stiied must
not be gagged; must not be hushed into
silence by the opiate Of neutrality No,
it must find expression; it must make
itself heard: il must speak as THE
oracle of God. as the witness of eternal
truth, as the echo of divine justice to
rebuke such tyranny as this: to scorch
il with the prophecy of the God of
Righteousness"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30

the general direction of Villa Ahumada.
south of Juarez, and the men were all
well armed. but he was not molested
by the bandits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
sEGKERs
Gift Things
for Men Who Travel

Dressing Cases. fitted with neces-
sary toilet articles. $3.50 up.
Unfurnished Dressing Cases. a
variety of styles. from $3.50 up.
Collar Bags of many new styles,
from S2.75 up.
Combination Collar. Handkerchief
and Tie Bags, from S1.15 up.
Handkerchief Cases from s2.25.
Tie Cases and Hangers. for home
or travelling, from $1.15 up.
Whisk Brooms, in leather pock-
cts, from S1.75 up.
Pigskin Leather-back Cloth and
Hat Brushes, from s2.75.
Trench Mirrors (unbreakable), in
leather cases, SIPS.
Shoe Wipes from Csc up.
Pigskin Razor Rolls and Cases.
holding from to raZors, from
S1.75 up.
Shaving Mirrors. in leather cases,
from IS up.
Gillette Safety Razors. So.
Military Brush Cases Qeather),
s1.75.
Flasks. leather-covered, various
styles, with cup. S2.25 up.
Drinking Cups. in leather cases
(collapsible). from 81 up
Emergency Cases. fully furnished,
for motorists and travellers, 81
up.
Shirt Cases. leather, s4.75 up.
BECKER'S
Leather Goods Co.
1324-1326 F Street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
SAYSU. s. |SFAC|NG
HATEFUL ISSUE.
DR.. McKim Declares Nation
Should Raise Voice Against
Belgian Deportations.
SCORES GERMAN ACTIONS

Declaring that 'the American nation
has come to the parting of the ways and
that I'VE face a tremendous and fateful
issue as we view the Carrying into cap
tivity' by German legions of 100000 Bel
gian citizens, Rev. DIR. Randolph III. Nc
Kim in his Thanksgiving sermon in the
Church of the Epiphany today made an
appeal that the United States 'let her
mighty voice be lifted up for these myri-
ads of helpless people being dragged into
slavery" and avert the .'perid OF an
atrophied moral nature"
"a new opportunity presents itself at
the present juncture," Dr. Mckim de-
clared, for the exercise of our moral
influence for justice and humanity. He
also said: I'VE can no longer halt and
hesitate between two opinions. We can
no longer take refuge in that refuge
of lies-a neutral position. We must
make our choice"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
Called Infamous Crime"

Continuing, he declared, ito all their
other outrages against civilization the
Teutonic powers have now added the in
famous crime of enslavinG a whole popu-
lation. They are engaged at the present
moment in carrying into captivity 300.-
600 men (civilians)-to be put to invol-
untary labor in Germany. A while ago
their armed legions in the dead of night
seized thousands of young women in some
of the French towns and carried them into
involuntary servitude. Now the tramp
of soldiers is heard through Belgian towns
and villages and women. children and
men are kidnapped right and left. 1t is
terrible Trains all through Germany
packed with human cattle. At this rate
We shall witness the wholesale deporta-
ton of an entire people reduced to sla-
very. This, indeed, is disaster worse
than invasion. worse than the wholesale
massacres of Louvain, Tanieres. Dinant,
worse than the ceaseless prosecutions of
the last two years: worse than the con-
hscations of Belgium's food, worse than
the levy of millions of money upon the
pillaged and impoverished towns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
The Gift Section on the First Floor

Despite the fact that mechanics cassed Gift things
Comb and Brush Sets Manicure Sets Mirrors Desk Novelties
foreandd countless
odd n
OF suggestion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
Do Your Christmas Shopping Early

Hecht & co. this year, in past years. places itself
record being heartily sympathy with the
for CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.
5
make ~ i'll greater Mort now thai
is
complete toward OBJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
Furniture
18th, 5th and 9th Floors

Our furniture section
IS teem;ng Nth gifts dis
t'nct've - charming ayt;;-
c1es in solid mahogany.
such as Tea Tables, Se,O-
ing Cabinets. Smoking
Stands. Desks, Clocks.
etc. Authentic REPRODUCE
tons Of the long ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
And NOW a Word About TOYL

In this day Of plenty and cheer and Gift Giving let
forget the little child.
S brief make
cldhd o1oked each
hearts content like Toyl and
dies witty for is t you yswn a geatb
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
Santa Claus HINSELFLS He

20 give each and every little boy and girl and Saturday
hearty handake and gift consisting of Autograph
himself carrying sack containing candy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30

A Consulting Christmas Authority on
What TO GiUe---Intr0duci1g Miss Franz
The overcoming Christmas question: Whatto give? will be
will accept friendly
suggestions
nof
omake
day from o l ann l o p
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-30
We Shall Make 1t Easy For You to
PIay Santa Claus This Year

Now, BEFORE position to those who
intend again this show that sound wisdom beginning
every Christmas leu nel tsi purpose
Another Convenience Is Our Club Plan of Divided
Paunents---A Service That's Yours For the Asking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-21
TO ASSIST IN INSTRUCTION.
Troops Ordered to Fort 0glethorpe

With the approval of the War De-
partment. Gen. Leonard Wood. COM
handing the Eastern Department, has
ordered Company C of the list Bat
TALON of Engineers at Washington bar
racks to proceed to Fort OGlethorpe.
Ca. to assist in the instruction of civ
ilians who may attend the business
mems military training camp, to be
held at Chattanooga. Tenn, beginning
May 8. The officers attached to Com
pany c are Capt. Thomas H. Emerson,
commanding, and LieutS. l.. j. DilloW,
l.. E. Oliver and John f. Harris. The
Company will entrain here Saturday
morning.
Troop of the I'd Cavalry, tempo
rarily stationed at Fort Myer. Va, al
ready has arrived at Fort Oglethorpe
and will remain there with Company
c, LIST Battalion of Engineers, through
out the encampment. These two or
CARNATIONS take the place of the 18th
Regiment of Cavalry. transferred from
Fort Oglethorpe to the Mexican bor-
der.
At the War Department il is said
there is no present intention of send
ing either the troopers of the I'd Cav
airy or of the LIST Battalion of Engi-
neers to the Mexican border.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-21
YUAN SHI KAI BIG MAN
OF CHINA, SAYS SPEAKER
Thomas F. Willard Tells Press Club
of Passing Events in Far
Eastern Nation.

The observations of passing events in
China leading up to the overthrow OF
the Manchu dynasty and the establish
ment of the present republic from the
viewpoint of an American newspaper
man located in China were recited by
Thomas F. Millard. editor of the China
Press of Shanghai. at the National
Press Club last night. Mr.. Millard
"reminiscences provided an exhaustive
chronology of important happenings
from then to the present. with per-
sonal comment on men and affairs.
Yuan Shi kai, President of China,
was represented by Mr.. Willard as a
public spirited man, who does not con-
scientiously believe that China is nj
ted to be a republic; who would have
wished to retain the infant emperor
on the throne under the control OF the
liberal elements that have grown up
who accepted the presidency with re-
luctance, and whose views have been
supported largely by the logic OIL
events.
He is the one strong man in emma, IN
the opinion of the lecturer. ana as long
a s he has autoCratiC powers emma is IN
good hands, whether republic or mon
archy.
China is not in any sense homoge-
nous nation. he explained. ana the
provinces have been largely ruled with
out reference to the government at fe-
king.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-21
ARMY DESERTER TELLS
REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE
Lewis I. Moran. 90, Held Here on
HOUSEKEEPING Charge, Found
With Alleged Loot.

Lewis l. Moran. twenty-three years
old. 519 North Stricken street, Balt-
more. held at the first precinct police
station as a housebreaker and desert
er from the army. told a remarka bic
story of his experiences during the
past year. and l wouldn't go through
them again for S1oo." he said. Il
would rather be dead
Moran said he enlisted in the navy.
and when he reached the Pacific coast
he had his enlistment transferred TO
the army. He was sent to Honolulu
as a private in Company q, list Imam
try. DislikinE the country, he stated
he deserted and was caught and SEN
fenced to three years imprisonment
While working about the house OIL
Lieut.. Harris as a prisoner. IN fehru-
AIRY, Moran stated. he took $500 oil the
lieutenants money and a bunch OF
keys hiding them until he was ready
to make a getaway. lie was pursued
and shot through the hand, he stated.
but WAS not captured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-21
Tomorrow.

Perhaps there1l be sunshine to-
morrow today things are dismal
and grim; my cup and my saucer
of sorrow are bitter and full to
the brim. What comfort fellow
can borrow. when life seems de-
pressing and gray. by betting his
hat that tomorrow will be quite
a change from today. Today it
is sloppy and muddy, today there
is water to burn; and I'm crouch
ing here in my study, and using
such language as "dern. The
rain, it is sobbing and swishing.
the wind maunders by with a
groan; and |, who had planned
to so fishing, look out at the
climate and eroan. I weep as |
empty the chalice of bitterness,
down to its dregs; for if | went
fishing, with malice rheumatics
would camp in my legs. But
there will be sunshine tomorrow,
the skies will be alittering blue.
There's nothing so transient as
sorrow. when once we remark to
it "Shoo" WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-21
Made His Way to Japan.

From Honolulu he made his way to
Japan, but being without passports
and learning the military authorities
knew of his whereabouts, he SAID. he
went to Manila. He finally came to this
country. spending most of his $500 III
getting passage on the steamship, pay
ing the sailors to hide him.
At San Francisco. said Moran, de-
tectives were watching for him and he
jumped overheard and swan ashore.
While in Denver. Col, he stated. he
took watch and revolver from a
poolroom conducted by Japan ese anC
had them in his possession when ar
rested this morning about ) O'Clock by
Policeman Percy Elliott.
-Four rings taken from him. the po-
lice say the prisoner admitted having
taken from Il business place at 10
9th street northwest. The prisoner
told a star reporter that he had been
drinking before he entered the 9th
street business place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-21
ALGOMAR. JUMPER. ENTERED.
Expected to Make Fine Showing
Again at Horse Show.

Algomar, the sensational jumper
owned by W. W. Lanahan of Baltimore,
which won The Evening Star cup for
the highest rating given any horse at
the 1914 National Capital horse show,
has been entered in several hunting
events of the show to be held next
month He was not exhibited here last
season, but is being pointed for this
springs meet and Will be hard to beat
if he is up to his form of two years
ago
Samuel d. Riddle, proprietor of the
Glen Riddle farms of Pennsylvania, will
bring another big string of hunters to
the show this year. He has sent a
check of $3.50 to Manager Hazen to
cover entry fees, which means that
his horses will be seen in a large num-
Der of classes. According to Mr.. HaZen,
some of the biggest exhibitors of the
east and west have made extensive
nominations in saIdle, harness and
jumping classes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-21
ROWZEE DIES IN PRISON.
Former D. C. Man Succumbs to
Epilepsy at Fort Leavenworth.

Clarence P. RowZee, who was SEN
fenced in the local Criminal Court two
years ago to life Imprisonment for
killing Joseph Rogerson. is reported
to have died in Leavenworth peniten-
tiary last February. His death is said
to have followed an epileptic fit caused
by a bullet which Rowzee fired into
his head after he had killed Rogerson.
The information is contained in a
letter received by Attorney L. B. Per-
kins from the warden of the peniten-
tiary. Attorney Perkins had defended
the prisoner and was preparing papers
for an application for executive Glenn
ency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-21
SHOP IN WASHINGTON"
Advice Given by Postmaster Chance
to Residents of MARYLAND.

In all post offices between Washing
ton and Leonardtown. Md, on the new
star route, Postmaster Merritt o.
Chance has had posted cards giving the
parcel post rates between post offices
on the route and this city, and in addi-
ton to advising the countryside to send
its produce to Washington by parcel
post. suggests that the citizens in that
territory Shop in Washington by Par
eel Post"
This is particularly pleasing to the
members of the Retail Merchants AS
ISOLATION" said Secretary Columbus,
since we have devoted d great deal of
time to developing trade in that terri
tory and in connection with the coming
river outing of the association will
make a big demonstration at Leonard
town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-21
STUDENT COUNCIL ENDORSED.
Will Have Control of All Activities
at George WASHINGTON University.

Plans of the faculty of George Wash
ington University for a student coun-
Gil to have control of all student ac-
tivities during the next year were
unanimously adopted at mass meet
ing of students from all departments
held at the Law School last night.
Dean Everett f. Fraser of the Law
School is sponsor of the new plan, and
explained it last evening. Each of the
nine departments of the university will
be represented by not more than three
nor less than one member, and all will
be appointed by the faculty commit
tee. The whole committee will be sub
divided into subcommittee to super
wise the different student activities.