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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
Have Narrow Escape.

Reservat told me that small boy was
with the peasant who cut the wood. and
that once the peasant looked directly at
the place where the two Frenchmen were
hidden, saying something in German.
Then he picked up his bundle of wood and
with the child went away. The diary con-
tinues.
March c1-Departod at pm along
the same road Upon arriving at the first
village we noticed that again we were
wandering. We looked al our map, but,
unfortunately. it was not very detailed
for this region was entirely left out OF
our itinerary, which had been made to
leave from Giessen. We tried vainly to find
the right road Useless effort: so again
we set off toward the unknown. trusting
III our good star.
I'VE passed through several villages
and arrived. without knowing it. at the
gates of Limburg. Crossed part OF the
city without incident apart from meeting
several workmen and found ourselves on
the correct route. in the direction of
Bonn. We stopped at the first wood out
side the city. for we were very tired A
very hard and especially discoura ging
nights journey. The day has passed
quietly: some people have been working
in the field near US.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
Road Map in Parcel.

Many months before one OF the prison
ers had received. hidden IN a parcel from
France. a good road map Of Germany
Reservat and his comrade made a trac-
ing Of It They also laid by a little store
of chocolate, biscuit and canned foods sent
them from home. and finally. on March
IS. 1917, all was ready for the departure.
Taking advantage of half hours late
ness in locking the door of their barracks.
the two men skipped out in the darkness
and were en- route for liberty.
Here are a few notes describing the
Journey, written by Reservat during the
long daylight hours in which he and his
companion lay hidden in thickets or
abandoned huts:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
Comrade Wants to Give Up.

"Mv comrade is again about to give
up in despair, being completely de-
moralized and fatigued, and having
blistered foot.
March 2S-We set out at S pm. We
find out route. not without trouble, an"
take the direction of the frontier. We
stop at 2 am. and rest. hidden. until
II pm. the following night
"A good day for repose. but very bad
because of the food Have eaten one
biscuit since yesterday. but have nc.
had one cup of water.
March 29-Departure at 1880 pm.
Bad weather, rain and wind. We are
happy to be able to drink rain water.
We take the right road and arrive near
our goal. About am. the sky became
light We find the polar star. which
leads us to freedom. Cutting across
the fields we march for about eight
kilometers as mtles). and when the
sun rises we find ourselves in Hol-
land. free and saved, We are tired
out and dirty from head to foot"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
URGES TRIPS TO ATTIC
IN INTEREST OF SAVING
Niece Of Uncle Sam Would Have
Wearing Of Old Clothes Made
fashionable.

"Popularize the trip 70 tho attic and
the storage place for clothes discarded
because they are out Of style"
This Is tho accommodation Of one
Of Uncle SANS nisoss, who says in
hsr communication that she has made
the trip. not onos. but many times.
"InBtsad Of fighting Dame TAshion,-
urges this niece Of Uncle SANS In 9
letter addressed to him in care Of Tbs
Star. make . friend Of hsr In the IN
forests Of economy. Approached In the
right way, she may be made Q power
full ally.
"0et her to set the style Of wearing
any garment that II in good condition
regardless Of how far back such gar
mont may date.
Induce Dame Cushion to lead the
way to the attic. to the trunks full Of
clothes. perfectly good, but laid aside
because Of q change OF styles.
And why should the call for economy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
Watch Prisoners Work.

March 22-Departure at $40 pm. Fine
weather: marched without incident until
morning. We have stopped In a wood of
small pines. for it is the best of hiding
places. especially as since we left the
prison camp we have not been discovered.
1t is very cold and it was not yet day
light when we stopped. We tried to warm
ourselves by running up and down the
road. We were almost caught by a civil
ian. whom we did not hear coming 1t
took only one jump for us to penetrate
into our wood. and we are resting tran
GULLY in our hiding place. A fine day,
brilliant sun. but a glacial wind. We
have suffered greatly from the cold: have
seen several Russian and French prison.
ers pass on their way to work, guarded
by the Germans.
March 23-Departure at $40 pm.
Avoided the first village. A very good
journey. We passed through Altenkirch-
en-. very clean little city. Are lying
down in wood near Hasselbach Our
march last night was very long. almost
forty kilometers {twenty-four miles). A
good day, fine weather.
March AEDeparture at S:l6 pm.
Good march. Lost our way about q. m.
but found It. agatn-on- thesbanks-ofH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
Attacked Nine Aeroplanes.

"Adjt Henri Ernest Reservat of Es-
cadrille y. 65: Modest as well as brave:
has TO his credit $40 hours of flight.
of which 200 Were above the enemy
lines: recently attacked nine German
aeroplanes at close range. each time
forcing his adversary to flight, or TO a
rapid descent. On March Is. 1916. he
attacked an aeroplane, which was seen
10 fall from more than 1900 meters
altitude. and land completely broken
up"
Reservat expects to return to the
front in A few days. He has been pro-
posed for promotion to the rank of
second lieutenant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23

To the Editor Of The Star;
In your editorial Of wednesday hsadsd
'srhs Electric Current Rates Ruling you
say:
ssrhs valuation b. the utilities oam-
mission has taken months and probably
many more month"; must slapss bsfors
tbs rates are finally amrnsd or disap-
proved. In the public intsrsse thars
should be some way Of sxpsditing these
cases In the highest court"
expressed.
Section o. Of the public utilities act o.
March I. 1873. provides that AN such
proceedings Appeals 70 the court to va
cate. set aside or modify any such dsci-
sion or order Of the commission on the
ground that the valuation. rate. etc. - .
II unlawful. inadequate or unrsasonahls)
shall have precedence over any civil cause
Of q different nature pending in such
court. and the Supreme Court Of the Dis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
FLEE GERMAN PRISON CAMP,
WALKING IN NIGHTTIME
Daring French Aviator and Zouave Reach
Holland After Thrilling Experiences
and Hard Trials.

Rhine. Following the Rhine. ~ A.
rived near Dsul. We decided 20 hide on
the heights that overlook the Rhine.
Were disiiius!ensd by the woods We
found little hut. We entered. barri.
GATED the doors and have passed q most
exciting day. Are worried because Of
the children who have been playing
around all day and who seem to ind
It very strange that the hut Is closed
Before dark we came out Of our hid.
from the banks Of the Rhine. Just like
March 25-We left about pm. and
arrived 1t Beul. Met many people, It
Of Bonn. crossed that bridge and walk
cd across the city without incident. A
good Journey until am. when we lost
our way. My comrade was on the point
discouraged. I cheered him and helped
him carry his haversack, and finally we
found the right road. Our star protects
US. We are hidden IN q wood near
Weillerwist. A very good day. Toward
evening, rain and snow.
Wet to Skin on Cold Day.
March 2e-we took our departure
in very bad weather. snow and an Icy
rain we are wet 10 the SKIN anu nave
difficulty in walking. We got lost
about am. but managed finally to
stop near the point we had decided
upon in advance. We are sheltered in a
large wood Of pines. but have been on
the watch all day. because we are near
large city. Are still wet to the skin.
for ii is impossible 20 dry ourselves. A
very hard and very cold day.
March 27-En route at pm. We
pass the city OF Dunn. After a little
trouble we find our correct road. We
follow it half the night, then. not to
change our custom. we get lost. II We
get lost so often it is because of the
lack of light for on our second day OF
escape we lost our electric lamp. We
look around for three hours. trying to
find a budapest Impossible to find
one. so we retrace our steps and lie
down at sunrise, hoping, when it is
light. to find our famous road and to
study our map.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23

3. Welsh Owens. eighty-one. a Con-
federate veteran who saw active serv-
ice as a member of the LIST Maryland
Artillery. died at Pikesville. Md. He
was a son of Nicholas and Mary WEIGH
owens of West River, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
Why He Is Going to War.

Explaining why he had gone into the
Army. Commissioner Newman said:
"Civilization discovered in Pruesianism
poisonous growth that threatened
everything decent and worth while in
the world. 1t must be cut out /
| thought long and seriously upon the
question. what 1 ought to do. But i
came to feel that in the years ahead I
couldn't live with myself If I didn't
offer now to do my part in this tre-
mendous. ugly job
The association presented the Com
missioner with a receipted order for a
pair of artillery officers boots. which
are now being made to measure. 1t is
understood that the Commissioner
friends in the District building, instead
of rendering him a farewell dinner
will present him with a horse 70, use
in the war duties ahead of him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23

open for the trial thereof"
The law thus gives tas nSht q WaY -
these matters in the courts and g -
as possible 10 delay proof.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
lob FOR MAI. newman
WHEN THE WAR IS over
Park View Citizens Would Have
Him Again as District
Commissioner.

II the District ever obtains suffrage
and MAJ. Newman should desire 70 be
Commissioner again after thu war, the
Park View Citiscns' Association win be
on the Job to see that his candidacy II
properly launched.
This pledge was made to the retiring
District oficial by tho Park View asso-
citation through Its president, John q.
MoGrath. at = farewell reception given
Mr.. Newman yesterday afternoon In the
Park View School. Newton and warder
streets. The affair was held under the
Joint auspices Of the association and the
Social Club Of Park View.
The Lamar register., 1917-07-11

III Starts Monday, July 10th,
-and Continues All Week.
III the Benefit the Public and Ourselves The
purchases
making cleaning We don't have thousand
II SALE
have bought old stale goods from and will It's
policy sell the before old In the future
goods will be coming load and it's
II lwhatv ehaveo hands,
PRICE NO OBJECT TO USWhat going do sell
II the goods We don't of such big
II crowd be pulled
kind lives unless had crowd and big But
II prepared for 1O Sales People, We
II halfway. do and will do
II Come prepared to buy a Load as our prices
vM certainly persuade you to buy.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-07
REV. DR.. ALEXANDER
COMING TO CAMP

The coming of Rev. Maitland Alexan-
der. D. D., pastor of the First Presbyte-
rian church of Pittsburgh, former mod
orator of the General Assembly of the
Presbyterian church, is looked forward tc
with great expectation by the men of the
division. In some of the regimental or
CARNATIONS the commanding officers wiz
order their full organizations out to lister
to DR. Alexander speak about the moral
phases of the war, his addresses being
substitutes for the lecture training for
the days on which he is to speak. This
win be the course followed in the 10th
111th and 112th and possibly other regi-
ments.
The chaplains of the various regiments
are seeking to quicken interest in DR.
Alexanders visit, for they are familiar
with his ability in interesting men. Nc
man who has visited Camp Hancock is
likely to have as large audiences of mer
to listen to him as DR.. Alexander. The
date of the doctors coming is November
18th and he viii journey direct from Fort
Oglethorpe, where he is at present arous.
ing the men Of that camp.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-07

Private Merle D. Ray f Their, Harvey
o. Ray, Ghdden. Iowa
Wounded.
Private John j. Smith, brother, f.
d. Smith, Ludington. Mich,
Private Charles j. Hopkins, brother,
James w Hopkins, Stanton, Texas.
Private George L. Box, father, James
T.. Box, Altus, Okla.
Private Homer Owens, father, VIM,
F, Givens, Cloverdale. Ala.
Private Charles L. Orr, mother, Mrs.
Sarah Pegnells Lyons, Kans.
Captured or Missing.
Sergeant Edgar NJ. Halyburton, faith
er, George 3. Haiyburton Stoney Point,
N. c.
Corporal Nicholas L. Mulhan moth
.er, Mrs. Bridget Mulhail, Jersey City.
Corporal Edwin Fl. ~Iaines, mother,
Mrs. Elizabeth Haines, Woodward.
Okla.
Private Herschel Godfrey. father,
VIM. G. Oberst, Chicago.
Private Vernon M. Kendall, father,
Sam Kendall, Holl Okla
Private VIM. T, Grigsby, mother, Mrs.
Lizzie GriGsby, Louisville
Private Frank 70. McDougal, father,
r. L. EfcDoueal, Maryville, Mo.
Private Daniel E. Gallagher, father,
Neil. Gallagher, Blocton, Ala.
Private John p. Lester. father, Will
liam Lester, Tutwiler, Miss
Private Harry Langhman, Ada 2.
Langhnan, Chicago.
Private Dewey d. Kern, mother, Mrs.
Eva Tilton, Collins, Iowa.
Private -- Reckon, cannot be iden-
titled.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-07
Cirard College
Men, Attention!

On Friday evening. November I'd, a
meeting was held at Y M, c. A. Building
No. 10. 1t was attended by quite a few
men, but not enough in proportion to the
number of Girard College men in Camp
men out to the next meeting, which will
be held at the Augusta Y. Ne. c. A. at 8
o'clock in the assembly room on ---
something done. The Augusta Y. M. c.
A. is at Greene and Jackson Streets.
f. G.. HENZLHR. rs,
First Sergeant M G. Co., Sd Pa. Inf
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-07
REMgMseR THESE DATES.

First Presbyterian Church. Telfair and
Seventh Streets. Wednesdays. 500 p. M:
Z, 10th Infantry, John Calvin, the Great
Reformer."
November 21-Chapain Charles Schaul,
i1Gth infantry, "Why We Entered the
war
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-07
HOLIDAY IN CAMP.

To permit the soldiers to vote, holt
day was declared in Camp Hancock yes
terday and many of the men registered
their choice for their favorite candidates.
Keen interest was centered in the Pitts
burg and Philadelphia fights.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-07

by helplng LIlF OLHeIS- VIC VIII heIp
ourselves" said Dr. Mott. THAT is
what must be kept in mind by every
one who is going to be asked fer money
and by all who are helping raise the
fund. 1t is a great, necessary, pat
riotic fund"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-13
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Call Black SIS
for Society Editor.
Roy strickIer Married.

The Chicago Tribune today contain
ed picture of Mrs. Roy Stricken,
bride Of yesterday and the following
regarding the wedding:
The wedding of Miss Helen Gale
Gemmill, daughter of Howard S. Gem
mill of Wilmette, to Roy S. Stricken
son of A. S. Stricken of Keokuk. Ia,
took place last night at the residence
of the brides father in Wilmette. the
maid of honor was Miss Lucille Drake
of Wilmette, and Mrs. Glen Gemmlil
was matron of honor. Dale Masters of
Akron, o., was best man, and the RID
bon stretchers We're Miss Edith Cagg
of Creston, H., Miss Hazel Pierson,
Miss Adele Williams, and Miss Gevilla
Colegrove of Wilmette, Miss Jessie
Cain of Evanston, Miss Marian Hub
bard of Rock Island, Miss Eda Atkins
of Freeport, and Miss Cleo Frazier OF
Paris, Ill.,
Mr. Strfckler has many friends here
who will have much interest in the
wedding announcement.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-13
SWEDISH FOLK
HATE RUSSIA
This May Be at Bottom Of Pro.Ger-
man Activities-Wont Get
Into War, Former SWed-
ish Citizen Says.

The hatred of Russia may in one
way account for the pro-German &C.
tivities of the Swedish government
according to Keokuk man who was
born In Sweden and who has pretty
fair knowledge Of conditions there.
He added, however, that in his
opinion it was the king, rather than
the people, who was to blame for
the pro-German sentiment Of the
country.
The Swedes have had distrust of
Russia ever since Finland was taken
by the former subjects of the car,
and this feeling no doubt exists to
certain degree at least in the gov
ernmental circles, and may explain
the pro-German leanings. 1t is deem
ed unlikely by the Swedes in this
country, however, that their father.
land will ever bring an army into
the struggle on the side of the Ger
mans.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-13
Daily Stock Letter.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.
NEW YORK, Sept. 13.-The New
York Evening Sun financial review
today says:
Intervals of short covering and
liquidation of long accounts caused
good deal of surface undulation in
todays stock market, at one moment
carrying prices fraction to a point
or so above the Wednesday closing
and at another that much below.
Trading was in moderate volume
and was indicative of professional
origin. There were outstanding fea-
lures of both strength and weakness
among the specialties which have
been objects of attack by the bear
traders all the week. The standard
industrial and railway list made but
slight net changes well into the
afternoon session. u. S. Steel sold
up nearly to 1os early and later sold
as low as 105. but ruled closely
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-13
japanese Sailors Reach Port.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
IKEDA BAY, QUEEN CHAR
LOTTE ISLANDS, Sept. ia life
boat containing the captain and six
teen men of the Jauanese steamer
Kotohira Maru arrived here yester-
day afternoon.
For nearly six weeks they have
been tossed about on the north
Pacific and several Of the party were
in bad state physically. Their ves-
sci was wrecked on July 81 on the
coast of Ahchitka, one of the Aleu-
tia nislands.
There were fifty In the crew which
left the wreck in three life boats.
All were well provisioned. Two days
ago the second officer with thirty-two
men reached Seattle, while the cap
tain and chief officer were at the
head of the party which arrived here
yesterday. They travelled more than
a thousand miles along the coast be-
fore making this port. The party of
seventeen will leave tomorrow for
Vancouver where they will embarlo
for home. The vessel was owned by
Mitsui and Company of Vancouver.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-13
Stoves to Cost Moro.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
CHICAGO, Sept. 13.-The coal using
public will pay Is per cent more to
keep war this winter.
With the increased cost Of steel
and iron to the manufacturer, retailers
will be forced to raise the price of
stoves that much, F. +. Stephenson, Of
Hoosick Falls, N. Y, secretary Of the
National Association of Stove Manu-
facturers, attending the convention OF
the Western Coal Stove Manufactur-
ers association here, declared today.
Since Jan. 1, 1915, the manufacturers
have been forced to pay between rs
and 100 per cent more for materials
he said.
The fuel situation is becoming
grave, according to Stephenson be-
cause less than half of the coal con-
sumers know how to conserve
the supply Many use two and three
times as much as necessary. he said.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
TInee says Of "The Little

Nae TInee Says Of "The Little
|a American"
Tonight Is the final showing OF
The Little American with Mary
Pickford, at the Grand. Yesterday
broke all attendance records and the
picture was extravagently praised.
Shows tonight at Gas, 500 and
DIS. Come early and get good seats.
Mae Tinee, leading photoplay
critic, tells the story well
Splendidly victorious. "The Little
American comes forth from her
battle with der Chicago censor. der
Major Funkhouser.
There are no two ways about 1t,
"The Little American" is great
picture. 1t presents vivid romance
of the war. 1t is artistic, but does
not fear to be realistic and there are
moments when if you do not sit with
hands gripping the back of the seat
in front of you, you want to. The
finish finds you conscious with a
kind of still citation that you have
passed through an hour and half
made up of big, vital moments.
Fatty" ~-Arbuckle in THE Rough
House," first time shown here, with
Mary Fuller and Lou Telligen in
1.-THE Long Trail at the Grand to-
morrow. Matinees daily now. 2:30
and 4 Observation-Disclosures.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-13
Mills viii Not Close.

TCnited Press Leased Wire SerV1ce.J
NEW YORK, Sept. 13.-United
States grain corporation officials and
President Bell of the Washburn-Cros-
by Milling company here this after
noon, declared there was no danger of
mills being forced to shut down be-
cause of lack Of wheat shipments.
Their statement was made follow
ing circulation Of reports from Min
neapolis that such action might be
necessary. Bell, now a member OF
the government food administration
board, said he knew Of no reason for
his mills even contemplating closing,
The grain corporation declared the
mills were running ninety per cent
capacity and pointed out that 4-theze
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-13

"A cow spent last night in the city
pound because it persisted in block
ing traffic at Sixth ana Main streets
early in the evening. Escaping from
it's peaceful dom1cile the COW mada
for the white light district Of the
city 1t took up its station ih~the
middle of the car tracks at Sixth and
Main and held up the street cars. I'M
til by the combined efforts Of mem
bers Of the police force, fire depart
ment and the street car men, it was
finally gotten out Of the way. Police
officers placed the COW under arrest,
and took it to the station yard. It later
developed that the animal belonged
to Judge William Logan and it was
rescued from the pound this morning
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-13
KEOKUK OFFICER
MARRIED TUESDAY
Camp Dodge Romance eliminates in
Wedding Of Lieutenant Henne-
mann and Miss Blanche
Cotton

The Rock Island page Of the Dav.
export Times has the following con.
corning the marriage Of Lieutenant
Charles M. Hennemann Of this city
to Miss Blanche Cotton Of Des
Moines:
A romance of Camp Dodge, the
new national army cantonment at
Des Moines. Iowa, eliminated Tues
day in the marriage at Rock Island
Of Miss Blanche Cotton Of Des
Moines, and Lieutenant Charles M.
Hennemann Of Keokuk, Iowa The
wedding was performed in the morn
ing by Justice Of the Peace David J.
Cleland at his office on Third avenue
near Sixteent hstreet. shortly after
the couple had taken out marriage
license at the county clerks Office.
They were attended by T. c. Con-
cannon Of Rock Island. a friend Of
the bride and groom. They left for
Des Moines following the ceremony.
Lieutenant Hennemann attended
the first training camp at Fort Shell
ing, was commissioned, and is now
helping train the national army men
at the Des Moines cantonment-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-13
Good Ammunition Now,

United Press Leased Wire Service.1
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13.-What-
ever the condition of the ammuni-
ton first sent General Persl1ing, that
being sent him now and for several
months past, has been of highest
quality, General Crozter, chief Of the
ordnance bureau of the war depart
ment, told the house military COM
mittee today. He was the first wit
ness in the investigation into the de-
fectiye small arms ammunition and
primers first sent United States
troops in France.
Defects in the supply were due, said
Crozier, to rapid deterioration Of a
chemical in the powder after it had
been properly manufactured and in
spected.
This chemical was purchased, he
admitted, chiefly because 1t was
cheaper than material formerly used