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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
MERRY CHRISTMAS
PLANNED At MEADE
District Soldiers Unable to Get
Home Are Not Down.
Hearted.

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
CAMP MEADE. December 24.-Are
the District of Columbia boys who
have been left here down-hearted be-
cause they can't spend Christmas at
home? Well, not so anybody can notice
it. They are going ahead here on the
theory that If they can't get to Wash
ington for Christmas they can let
Washington bring Christmas to them.
That is why they expect big batch
of folks over from the District tomor-
row to help make merry with them.
They expect to make merry, all right,
though they will not be able to extend
their hospitality as far as they have on
other occasions. Dances and visiting
ond promenading in the barrack halls
are forbidden now.
trct boys are not going to starve.
morning for them. and those boxes
have been gobbled up and stacked in
the baccacks and mess halls where they
make a great pile. There is going to
be lot of candy-eating and cigar and
cigarette smoking by the District of
Columbia men. They are getting
enough candies and smokes from
friends at home to last them weeks.
The post office is deluged with pack
ages, letters and post cards. Two dozen
soldiers have been placed on the job
in the post Office to help the regular
clerks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Close Espionage.

A friend Of mine who returned from
Berlin after the United States declared
war on Germany told a story, of which
he had personal knowledge, to show
the extent of the German spy net. An
acquaintance in Berlin had obtained
permission to go to Holland on BUSH
ness 1t Is not easy to get such per-
mission nowadays. Although an Amer
lean, he was forced to tell just whom
he wished to see in Holland, and why.
While in Amsterdam he received a
spondeut there, and took the next boat.
getting a wise through the interest of
the american legation in The Hague
Why did you go to London?' he was
asked when he returned to Berlin. He
told The story.
We know of the telegram you re-
ceiYed,' was the reply But why did
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
How Kitchener Was Killed.

,ihere Is another story-rather an
Old one now-which throws some light
on the manner in which Lord Kitchener
met ms death. One hears plenty of
such stories here in Switzerland. The
country is damned, cluttered. rammed
full of spies and it is quite as natural
to spy to talk shop out of the active
hours OF spying as it is for a livery
stable hand to talk horse.
There were two young men in the
casino at Wilhelmshaven" said the
man who told the story II knew them.
They sat there with watches in hand
until at last an hour struck. Then one
of them snapped his watch shut and
rose. Turning to his companion, he
said:
It's over now. BY this time the ma
chine has gone off,
The story is that the two young
men had passed in London society, and
It was IN BILE talk that they first
learned when Kitchener was to sail.
and on what boat 1t was compare
lively easy after that to have the in
fernal machine set in the coal bunk
ers."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
0IL-GAs MEN TO MEET.
To Consider Findings in Investiga-
ton in Texas and Louisiana.

HOUSTON, Tex, December ga
statement asserting that the findings of
Vernon q Reed of the federal media
ion board and personal representative
of President Wilson In the strike of
oil workers in the Texas and Louisiana
fields are too revolutionary and of
such seriousness as to demand attention
Of all operators has been given out
here by committee representing the
producers. The statement asserts that
t was upon these grounds that the
committee petitioned Mr.. Reed for post
oonement of definite action
This petition has been granted and
the operators have called meeting of
all those interested in the production
IF oil and gas in Texas and Louisiana
sor January 2. at Houston, when the
situation will be considered The OPP
orators have until January to act
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Wary of Pitfalls.

His ambition is said to be to run for
the Senate in 1891. and it is felt to be
doubtful whether he cares to endanger
his prospects by submitting himself 10
the pitfalls Of national party manage
ment in advance.
When the national committee meets
in February careful consideration wiz
he given 10 the new Dian of manage
ment which their opponents have adopt
ed-the scheme now being worked out
by the democrats OF dividing the coul1-
try into zones, with Il responsible chair
man for each group Of states in the
zone. Some republicans favor follow
ing suit in their own management.
Senatorial campaigns for next fall
will Occupy the attention Of the commit
tee. IL is known that the democrats
are now entering upon a vigorous drive
to capture five Senate seats in the west
and east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
SHRAPNEL
Sidelights on the War
BY
OLIVER OWEN KUHN.

The Scotchman Goes NOT eat cells If
he can help it. He is being prevailed
upon. however. to catch them and send
them to markets i'll England, Scottish
rivers TEEN with these creatures.
Germany is declared to have spent
s100.0o0,o00 in fortifying Helgoland.
One of the popular institutions of
the war from the soldiers standpoint
is the bath caravan. These wagons
travel from place to place and carry
sufficient water to supply baths con-
tinuously for sixteen hours.
British soldiers on the western front,
at a point where the trenches are close
together, asked the Germans to sing
Colt Strafe England" The boches
the tune. They sang the song, but
ragged it, ass Americans would say.
The Germans lost their tempers and
as an encore hurled about a hundred
hand grenades toward and into the
British trench.
German women now are giving up
their hair. 1t is used in the manu-
facture of driving belts in submarines.
The historic English plum pudding
has had hard time of it this Christ
mastide. The food ministry said
I'VE are particularly anxious that the
Christmas plum pudding be not kept
for any length of time. because it really
amounts to looking up dried fruits,
which are too valuable to be in any
wise boarded
Bulgarians in battle never await or
ders, German officers complain. The
puIgars retire or attack as they see
1T. and no reliance can be placed upon
them, wall their allies.
A padre was working among the
wounded He asked a soldier If he
wished to dictate letter home. The
injured fighter assentea. but d5d not
Gem able TO get under way with his
dictation.
Come now, how shall [ start it?"
asked the pioGs man.
No reply.
Shall head it My Dear Wife"
"Ay pit that down. Thatll amuse
her" was the response.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Three Names Considered.

If a change is made in the chairman
ship, three names are prominently men
toned of men available for the post.
They are John T. Adams of Dubuque,
Iowa, present vice chairman; John T.
King of Bridgeport. national commit
teeman for Connecticut, and State
Chairman VIII II. Hays Of Indiana Mr..
King, it is said in republican circles,
will be the choice of eastern repub-
licans. while Mr.. Adams will be put
forward by western republicans.
Mr.. Hays is equally acceptable to both
the east and west, It is said. IL he will
take the place. but his acceptance is
doubtful lie made national reputa<
ton upon top of an already enviabfe
state record. for his work in swinging
Indiana into the republican column in
1916. At a time when there was di-
vided counsel and cross purposes in the
national organization. Mr.. Hays set
himself to work to the sole task of re-
deeming Indiana from democratic con-
troll, and made q successful job Of 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Told by American Girl.

It is easier to believe In the number
of spies Germany has scattered about
when one hears this story by an
American girl. who for some years had
studied at Leipsic. This year she was
refused her Phi. d. degree. although IL
was due her. Then she was refused
weeks she was promised and put of.
Become a spy for us and you shall
have your degree" she was told You
shall have plenty of money to spend
You need not worry about the danger.
We will always take care Of YOU"
She did not become n spy. and
eventually she was given permission 10
leave for Switzerland. But the story
puts one to thinking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Supplies 800 Cooks to Army.

Three hundred cooks were supplied
the Army recently by the United States
public service reserve, that agency Of
the Department of Labor announced
today. The cooks were recruited from
city hotels and restaurants, and the
reserve says that several hotel man
layers offered to give up their entire
kitchen staffs, II the Army wanted, and
REPLACE them with women.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
NEW POSTS ARE CREATED
IN THE AMERICAN ARMY
One of the Latest Stated to Be Com
nlander of Automobile and
Horse Trains.
Cabiegram 20 The Evening Star and
ChicnSo Daily News. Copyright, 1917.
ny II. PERCY NoEr..

PARIS, France. December 24.-Neces-
sity has caused the creation of new com
ruands in the American Army, one of the
latest of which is that Of commander of
trains-not railway trains. but automobile
and horse trains-aud also of all sections
of the service needed to keep road trains
moving. including the military police scrv.
ing as a soldier traffic corps. The i'm
mediate effect expected is the better regu-
lation of road traffic which is daily be-
coming more serious business as the
number of troops and vehicles in the area
increases.
The necessity for the step was par
; ticuiarly noticeable during the naaneuveIs
on the large scale recently attempted,
when the highways and byroads were oc-
cupied by an unprecedented number of
vehicles. The new orders and regula-
tons are destined to eliminate bIocIlades
and keep the trains moving at certain
speeds. To permit solitary and swifter
transport TO pass Uni1indered long trains
will be required closely to follow orders
as to distances apart and formation.
To preserve the less substantial roads
for the maximum speeds prescribed for
them motor trucks will be excluded from
their use except under orders. The area
roads viii be studied to provide special
routes Tor the motor trucks and on such
roads lighter vehicles win not travel.
Careful control and efficient use of
the roads now. said one of the new
commanders today, lis essential. Of
fcers in charge of transport should not
wait until they are forced by circum-.
, stances TO learn how to use the roads!
| 1t also is necessary to advance the
training OF every user of the roads and
| of the police who are regulating the
| traffic The training of all transport Of
! hcers and men in the efficient use of
the roads is fully as important as In
| fantry practice with the bayonet. With
| the National Army training at home
| this probably will not be nerlected''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
SEEK SISTER" VOTE.
New York Women Plan to Reach
Alien Wives of Citizens.

NEW YORK. December 24.-American-
ization OF hundreds of thousands of iinrni-
grant women in this state who may vots.
because their husbands are naturalized
citizens has been undertaken by COM
mittee of the New York state woman suf-
frage party. 1t has been announced here
by Mrs. Norman de r. Whitehouse, pres
ident.
Regarding the plans Of the committee
Miss Mary Z: Dreier, its chairman. said
an characterization leader" would be an
pointed In every industrial city in the
state and in every assembly district in
this city. Corps of woman volunteers will
aid, and the public schools will be used
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Will Sell Bear for Pet
Because He Can't Feed 1t

Any one who Is looking for a bear
as a pet should see Town Engineer
w. w. Rush of Hyattsviile He is
selling at public auction today for
cash a two-and-one-half-y ear-old
bear left him by members of Com
pany +, local militia, now at An
niston. Ala The principal reason
he wishes to dispose Of Bruin, Mr..
Rush says. IL that he Is unable to
buy the meat and other edibles de-
manded by healthy bear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
TODAY ENDS DRIVE
FOR R. c. MEMBERS
Every Worker in Washington
Puts Forth Efforts in Final
Day of Campaign.

Every worker in the Washington Red
Cross Christmas membership campaign
today put forth final efforts to help
Washington pass the $4,000 mark in
new members. the objective of the To-
cal effort.
By evening reports are expected from
all government departments, in all of
which more than 10000 members Will
be reported, it is estimated. Today
marks the wind-up of the Washington
drive.
In some parts of the country the time
will be extended, because of the heavy
rains early in the week. especially in
the northwest, and because of the
freight congestion which has delayed
consignments of supplies in various
sections
Secretary of State Lansing last night
wrote the following Red Cross Christ
mas message:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
NAY ANNEX COURLAND.
Germany Receives Delegation Ask.
ing for a Closer Union.

German annexation of Courland is
foreshadowed by dispatches from Paris
conveying report that delegation
from the landtag of Courland has ar
rived in Berlin to notify the German
government that the landtag has unan-
imousiy expressed itself in favor of a
closer union with Germany.
II Is pointed out in the dispatches
that Courland is inhabited by Lettish
population. which has been exploited
and oppressed by small minority of
German barons, who controlled the
t. selection Of representatives in the
1andtaG - 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Red Cross Christmas Message.

THE Christnastde has become by
long-established custom the time for
the giving of gifts. a time when hearts,
inspired with thankfulness to God for
His supreme gift to mankind, throb
with responsive emotions which find
expression in acts of love and gen
erosity.
TT is peculiarly fitting. therefore, in
these days when the world is darkened
by war and misery, that the American
people should with "A true Christmas
spirit give of their bounty to that great
agency of mercy. the American Red
Cross. which is doing such splendid
service in alleviating suffering on the
battIefields of Europe and in bringing
comfort to the thousands of helpless
ones who are victims of the brutalities
of war.
Tn response to the generous impulses
awakened by thoughts of Christmas, let
US as a nation show our love for hu-
mainly and our gratitude to God by
remembering at this time the Red
Cross and its needs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
HONOR MEDALS BESTOWED
ON TWO JUVENILE HEROES
CabIegrnm to The Evening Star and
Chicago Daily News. COPYRIGHT. 1917

LONDON. December "a - Anthony
Farver, eight years old, and Dorren
Ashbenham, girl Of eleven, have been
awarded the Albert medal by King
George in recognition OF their bravery
in fighting with their fists and driving
Off Il cougar which attacked them in
their home at Cowichan lake. Vancou-
yer Island.
The comforting of so signal an honor
on two juveniles for such an unusual
act of heroism marks particularly in
teresting record in the history of ia
nous decoration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Tag for Presidents Shovel.

The school children will not neglect
any coal shovels, no matter how hum
Bile or how exalted they may be- Presi-
dent Wilson'S shovel at the White House
will be tagged, as we'll as the sboyels
OF governors, mayors, millionaires and
wage-earners
In the minds of the fuel administra-
ton officials and the boys and girls of
the schools Tag-your- shovel day will be
a serious occasion. Its main purpose is
to help supply the machine power to
help the manpower win the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24

you 90 to room 300 of the Savoy Hotel
and remain cioseted with Lord BlubeA
berry there for three hoursr"
He was able to make his explanatf08
convincing. or there might have been
another incident to write a note about
This was some weeks before the United
states was finally crowded into war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24

In Greece the best man at a wedding
occupies a very responsible position,
his duty to look after the widow. and
the children. II any.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.

fHn ,ANNUAL MEETING OF THE sToCk-
helders Of the Masonic Temple Association will
b. held In the building Of the association corner
Of 18th street and New York avenue NV, on
Monday, December. 81. 1917, at 4:3o O'Clock Pm
A. W. JOHNSON, Secretary.
Office OF THE FIREMEN'S INSURANCE
Company Of Washington and Georgetown. eth
st. and Louisiana ave. invite stockholders
Of the Firemen's Insurance Company of Wash
on MONDAY. January Z, 1918. for the purpose
of electing thirteen directors for the ensuing
Sear Polls open ut IL am. and close at II M.
W. NJ. HOFFMAN. Secretary.
WE WILL NOT BE OPEN FOR BUSINESS on
December % and January / next SAMUEL
@. PALMER CO.. Inc. 1906 wisconsin ave
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders of the National Tribune. Incorporated.
will be held at the office Of the company; 42-44
G street northeast. Washington, u. O., on
Thursday. jan 8. 1918. at 4 O'Clock pm, for
the election of trustees for the ensuing year and
for the transaction of such other business as
may properly come before it Dated December
.. 1917 NJ. D. RoSENBERG, Secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
TROOPS IN FRANCE
ASSURED OF TURKEY
Every American Soldier to
Have Christmas Dinner of
Seasonable Variety.

The War Department announced last
night that every American soldier in
France Is to get his Christmas dinner,
turkey and all. Delayed supplies for
some units of the expeditiouary forces
have arrived safely. SO that every
member of the nations armed forces
viii get his dinner.
Hundreds of thousands of pounds of
he best turkeys to be bought in the
'astern markets have been sent across
the Atlantic. not only for Gen. PERISH
ing's men, but for the blue5ackets of
the navy patroIling foreign waters.
Bountiful provision also has been made
for the Army's training camps and cam
tonments. and for the Nays stations
and ships in home waters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24

Germany is declared to have spent
100. 100000 in terrifying Helgoland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Many Thousands of Packages.

In addition to 25o,o0o separate par
cells handled by the military authori-
ties and already reported received. it
is estimated that an additional 100,00
went directly through the malls.
All parcels were opened at an Ameri-
can port and their contents examined
TO prevent possible transmission of
dangerous articles which might have
been sent by enemies. officers in
charge OF this work have reported that
the home folk sent their men a wide
assortment of remembrances most of
which were appropriate for immediate
use and ninistered TO the comfort of
men exposed to camp or trench life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Different From Other Tag Days

The fuel administration points out
that this tag day is different from all
other tag days. Instead of asking for
cash contributions the school children
Will demand that householders save
money-save money for food, for war
savings stamps. for liberty bonds and
rat the same time add to the govern
ment's coal pile.
A million car loads of coal more than
ever was taken out of the ground in
this country in single year will have
been mined and delivered in 1917. An
other million car loads were needed but
no human power could make so sudden
an increase in production where the
bare physical requirements were on 50
vast a scale. But the necessities of the
war cannot wait, and the American peo-
pie must face a typical American prob
lem, meeting and satisfying an unheard-
of increase in demand for coal with in
adequate facilities for creating in
creased supply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Mr.. Baker Praises Troops.

America is preparing properly and
rapidly. This was the war message
Secretary Baker gave to the men after
10000 of the Liberty Division had
passed in review before him Saturday
afternoon.
Il have seen these men come crudeiy
fitted for the military life before them.''
said the Secretary. Il watched their
development to this stage with the
greatest of interest. 1t is wonderful.
This demonstrates that America is
preparing properly and rapidly"
For fully three hours columns of
marching soldiers, fully clothed. heads
erect, tramped in long straight lines
before the reviewing party, composed
of the Secretary of War, Brig Gen
William j. Nicholson, the cantonmcre
commander, and other high military
officials.
1t seemed as if the moving lines con-
stituted an endless chain, but this did
not daunt the thousands of spectators
that stood on the side lines and APP
plauded the companies as they tramped
by to the tune of drums and brass
bursting forth from the numerous
regimental bands.
Gen. Nicholson's boast that he would
present the division fully uniformed.
even to overcoats. before the Secre-
tary of War was fulfilled This
brought forth the warmest sort of
favorable comment from Secretary
Baker, who was not backward in ex-
pressing himself as being highly
pleased with the showing of the divi-
sion"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Turkey for Dinner.

The word has been sent down the line
that about $4,000 pounds of turkey will
be consumed tomorrow. This means
that there will be some eating done.
When it comes to eating the District
men will not be bashful. 1t is estimated
that more than 10000 pies. most of
them of the mincemeat kind. will be
consumed. Many barrels of cider will
be drunk, not to mention the pots of
coffee and cocoa. There will be pickles
and ice cream and cakes and candies
and nuts-in word, royal good
feast.
Many of the District men received
comfort kits and sweaters from home
and other articles for which they will
find plenty of use.
Division headquarters announced
that the camp would be open all week
to visitors and that no passes be re-
CURED 1t is expected that there will
be a big crowd here tomorrow
Christmas will be ushered in tonight,
when some buglers of the 314th Regi-
ment will sound a welcoming call. A
middle of the 314th's camp will burst
into light. Several hundred red, white
and blue electric bulbs have been in
tertwined among the branches of this
tree. There will be a band concert and
an entertainment in front of it, and
then the commander of the regiment,
Col John T. Darrah, will make a
speech and Santa Claus will distribute
presents.
A choir of negro soldiers will board
army trucks and go all around the can
comments singing Christmas carols.
Rev Emory b, Smith of the Eleventh
Street Congregational Church, Wash
ington, will go around with the truck
and will read passages from the Scrip
lures at each stopping point.
There will be band concerts all over
camp, Christmas trees and movies in
every Y. NJ c. A. bungalow and i'm
promptu entertainments everywhere
Masses will be celebrated at midnight
in the Knights of Columbus buildings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
One Battleship's Menu.

One hattleship has announced that
the Christmas menu VIII be: Mock tur-
tie soup. olives, roast turkey (sage
dressing), giblet gravy, cranberry
sauce. potatoes au gratin. celery. roast
loin of pork. mixed pickles, buttered
beets. apple sauce, mashed sweet pota-
toes, asparagus salad, cheese and
crackers. apple pie, chocolate cake, ice
cream, fresh fruit. nuts and raisins.
coffee. cigars.
The War and Navy Departments say
no smeulber OF the armed forces VIII
fail to receive a Christmas token from
home friends or from well-wishing Or
CARNATIONS OF patriotic citizens. Trans
ports have carried to France approx
nately 1.45G,0o0 pounds of Christmas
gifts for the men of the expeditionary
forces, through special arrangements
made by the government.