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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-28
SOLDIERS AT MEADE
TO VISIT CAPITAL
Coming to Washington in
Squads to See Government
Wheels Go Round.
SERBlANS REVIEW TROOPS

Special Correspondence of The Star.
CAMP MEADE. Admiral, Md, Decem-
Der 2s.-Trips are to be made to the
capital by small groups of the selected
soldiers of the Liberty Division to see
the government machinery In opera
ton
This is part of the educational pro-
gram being carried out here to instruct
the boys on the principles involved in
the war Every Wednesday afternoon,
when the training program is halted
at noon. a number of the men Will
board trains for Washington to visit
the administration buildings and Con-
gress under care of an experienced
guide. Other trips will be made to An
napolis during the sessions of the
Maryland state Legislature
Chance for Foreign-Born Soldiers.
Special attention is to be paid to the
foreien-b born soldiers of the divIson
who are not so familiar with the aHalfs
of our country. in order that they may
more fully understand just how 1t is
conducted Nothing will be overlooked
to bring the Liberty boys in closer con-
tact with the government and St1nu-
late Their interest in the cause Of democ-
racy
The second camp parson has been in
stalled He is Rev. DIR. r. c. Denison
of the United Congregational Church,
New Haven. Conn. and succeeds Rev.
Louis C. Washburn of Philadelphia.
The term of the camp pastor runs from
one week to ten days.
The cantonment is going to lose one
of its most diligent religious workers
at the end of the week in the person
of Rev. ]. w. Laird, who is attached
to the Y NJ c. A. here. in the quar-
tiers of the goth Engineers
DR.. Laird will leave next Sunday, after
giving a parting talk on when Sam
my Finds Himself"
The speaker will return to his church.
also in New Haven. for about three
months, after which he will start for
over there" to engage in Y. NJ. c. A
work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-28
Appeal for Photograph Records.

An appeal for photograph records,
sheet music and musical instruments
for the company barracks has been
sent out by Rev F. F. Leonard. who
is in charge of the entertainment work
of the Y. NJ. c. A.
The campaign was inaugurated be-
cause of the general complaint of in
sufficient music to lend variety to the
entertainments of the Liberty Division.
Pathetic or sentimental music. except
in the form of high-class operate Sc
lections. are taboo, according to DR..
Leonard. because the boys want some
thing light and cheerful to bolster up
their spirits when they go over
there" They are going to take their
records and music with them and be-
fore and after they ''go over the tot
they expect to find rest far enough
behind the fighting lines to enjoy
bright sparks of melody "a la Hula
Hula" or anything more or less synco-
pated or breezy.
All contributions of this character
that persons may desire to make should
be sent to DR.. Leonard at the admins
tration building of the Y. NJ. G. A. They
will be distributed to the organizations
most in need at the present time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-28

Grip Follows the Snow.
LAXATIVE BR0M0 QUININH Tablets taken
in time will Prevent Grip. q. W. GROVE'R
siknaturson boz, SQea=Adye1eaeameat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-28

thur G. Dewalt. Pennsylvania; Harry
Ohio. and J. Y. Sanders, Louisiana.
Republicans-John J. Esch. Wiscon-
sin: Edward L. Hamilton. Michigan:
Richard Wayne Parker, New Jersey;
Samuel f. Winslow, Massachusetts:
James S. Parker. New York; Charles
II. Dillon. South Dakota; Burton f.
Sweet. Iowa: Walter r. Stiness. Rhode
Expect Discussion.
Senator Martin. democratic leader of the
Senate. said today, while he would do all
in his power to expedite legislation for
expected there would be considerable dis
cusson of the measure before it was
passed He said in all probability rail-
road bill would be framed in both houses
and that whichever bill was passed first
would be taken up and enacted into law.
The general Impression at the Capitol
is that while Congress will put through
lation recommended by the President,
nevertheless there would be much careful
consideration given various details, par
ticuiarly those relating to the interest
which Is to be paid the holders of secur-
tiles A fear that under the plan sug-
gested there would be inequalities and
unfairness exists in some quarters.
Senator Sherman of Illinois today ex-
pressed approval of the action Of the
President in taking over the roads. He
said he believed that il would be lSossi =
Bile for the government to go ahead and
transport the much needed coal to Its
destination. where the private operation
of the roads had failed and thousands
of coal-ladened cars are now tied up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-28
COMPENSATION FOR
ROADS IN QUESTION

Continued from First Page.)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-18

mond. Reports Of the wards were as
follows:
First Reports 174.
First Ward-Mrs. Joseph Connor,
captain, ia.
Second Ward-Miss Mary Peltz, cap
tain. ISL.
Third Ward-Mrs. John Johnson.
captain: neutenants, Miss Anna Horn.
107: Halcey Harold, 121; Mrs. Charles
Druitt. 6s;.. Mrs. Charles Bond, 49;
total, 345.
Fourth Ward-Mrs. Frank Druitt,
captain; lieutenants, Mrs. Fred Hicks.
1856 members. forty service flags with
white stars; Mrs. ]. T. Giles, Al; Mrs.
Sam Fred, 105; Mrs. Charles, 20; Mrs.
Marshall, % with AZ reported by the
captain.
Fifth Ward-Miss Olive Eliason,
captain, So: lieutenants. Miss Carolyn
Hutton, 90; Mrs. James Akin, 10;
total, 80.
Sixth Ward-Mrs Albert D. Gayle,
captain reports made by lieutenant.
Mrs. Henry Goldberg. 61S.
Seventh Ward-Section A, Mrs. E.
H. Mendenhall. captain, "a members;
Mrs. George Chrisman. Section B, 66
members; total, 1l0 members.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-18
RED CROSS CANVASSERS REACH NEARLY
THIRD OF 1000 GOAL IN RICHMOND

Mrs. Chrisman reported every house
on Kinsey street has a Red Cross
service flag in the window.
Report for the eighth ward was not
made as supplies had not been re-
ceived in time for canvass Monday.
The following memberships were
~Eeined at the various booths: Rich
mond postoffice, Mrs. George Cunning
ham in charge, 40 members, eight
white stars; Westcott Hotel, 80 mem.
bers; Murrette, 8; Murray 4; Finney's.
8; Y. NJ. C. A. and Washington theatre,
II; Knollenbergs, So; Kresge's, q;
Jenkins, 80; Court House, 19: schools,
Mrs. Demas Coe, captain, Vaile, eight;
Junior High, "a; Warner, nine.
aMny Of the factories will be visited
Wednesday by the canvassers as this
is pay day
Met With Courtesy.
Every place the women have met
with courtesy and have been welcomed
in nearly ali the homes.
: Mrs. Ebert Shirk, chairman, en-
couraged the women. A telegram of
encouragement from District Chair
Continued on Page Twelve.)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-18
WAR. MOTHERS TO
PRAY CHRISTMAS

Richmond war mothers to the num-
ber of nearly 500 and war mothers in
Wayne county will observe short
PRAYER service Christmas morning at
8 o'clock In their homes
Mrs. A. w. Roach, Wayne county
war mother, said Tuesday the observ-
ance in Richmond is part of a state.
wide movement
At this hour on Christmas morning
mothers who have sons in the service
are asked to seclude themselves and
offer prayer for the reign of the
Christmas spirit on the war-ridden
land and the spirit of peace on earth
and good will toward men"
Following is the prayer which war
mothers are asked to make on Christ
mas day:
"This whole world is in turmoil
which seems hopeless to mankind.
Surely just and impartial Judge must
come to our rescue
There are German mothers who are
rrayirg to the same God for their sons,
so let us meekly bow and truly ask
that,
Thy will, not mine, be done. God Is
wisdom and God is love, we are told.
Why hesitate to ask him to reign
aga!n--and spare our boys-the blood
Of our country.
Let US pray for the President Of
the United States, whom we appre-
ciate as a Christian-cultured man,
whose leadership we may follow safely
with honor to ourselves and to our
country"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-18

"say, Bill. whatcha gonno git fer
Christmas ?" -...s ..... ,...
p II dunno Eddie, paw says there amt
gonna be much cause a thuh war"
The two boys flattened their noses
against the window of Richmond
shop, and gazed at the things so near
their reach yet so far away. Their
fathers had made them believe that be-
cause of the war there would be very
few presents.
SAY, Eddie, the war amt got moth
ing to do with ut Your paws all
wrong. What's thuh war got to do with
kids and Christmas anyway, huh? Bet
he got plenty presents"
Bill Has "Right Idea"
And Bill" has the right idea. The
war must not interfere with the ori-
ginaI Christmas spirit, for the kid
dies. One can be conservative and
still make them happy
So the boys continued to flatten
their noses against the shop windows
while busy shoppers hurried by in
quest of Christmas cheer for some
one, maybe soldier, maybe husband
father or sister.
Seven more days until Christmas
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-18
HOOVER AGAIN
SHOWN DOOR

WASHINGTON, Dec 1s.-Food Ad-
ministrator Hoover made another in
effectual attempt today to be heard by
the senate sugar investigation.
Chairman Reed said that while he
wished to treat Mr.. Hoover with all
courtesy he saw no reason why wit
nesses awaiting to testify should be
displaced at this time.
The food administrator visited the
White House and laid the matter be-
fore President Wilson late yesterday
after the committee had ignored Mr..
Hoovers request to make a statement.
Mr. Hoover declined to discuss the
visit.
The food administration attempts
to question Mr.. Spreckels through
members of committee to bring out its
side of the story of Cuban raw sugar
contracts were blocked by an an
nouncement that the state department
deemed it ipadvisable to discuss fur.
ther the negotiations which resulted
in the contract. Mr.. Spreckles had
charged that the FOOD administrations 8
fixed import prices caused the sugar
shortage in the east.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-18
Bill Can't Understand Why War
... Should Affect His Christmas

Seven short more days and the annual
day of rejoicing will have arrived.
And Christmas shoppers are getting
busy in earnest now as only five more
shopping days remain.
Taylor Men May Come.
While the Richmond men in Camp
Zachary Taylor will probably be al
lowed to eat Christmas dinner at home
it is doubtful if the men in Camp
Shelby, Miss, will be able to spend
the Christmas day here.
The trip to Camp Shelby requires
several days and it has been announc-
ed that only the soldiers within trac-
tion distance from home" will be
granted furloughs.
But even though the soldiers will
not be allowed to come home, they
will not be without presents from
home The spirit of war is reflected in
every Christmas shop.
Buying for soldier" is becoming
a common greeting of Christmas shop
pers and the men who have sacrificed
their all on the altar of patriotism will
know that the folks back home" still
have warm spot in their hearts for
them.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-18
FOE ALLIES TO LOSE NO
TIME IN GETTING PEACE
(By Associated Press)


To begin negotiations for "a general
tro-Hungarian foreign ministers arriv-
ed today at Brest-Ltovsk on the Rus.
sian front, according to their notifica-
ton to the Bolshevih government at
Petrograd.
Petrograd newspapers report that
Leon Trotsky, the Bolshevik foreign
minister, has invited the entente en-
bassies in Petrograd to participate in
the negotiations which are following
upon the armistice agreement for the
eastern front reached at the recent
preliminary conferences at Brest-Lito-
vsk between the Russian emissaries
and those of the Central powers.
The allies diplomats had not re-
ceived the Trotsky message up to last
night. however, and what action they
would take was said not to have been
decided upon. There are no indica-
tions however that any Of the allied
governments will consent to play any
part in the dealings with the enemy
which the Bolsheviki have initiated.
Cares Little What They Say.
The Bolshevih government, in a no
tice to foreign embassies In Petrograd.
says It considers the question OF
recognition purely formal and cares
little about It. The notice declares
that the foreign embassies must wise
the passports Of Bolshevih couriers
or similar courtesies win be refused.
- On the northern Italian front no fur
ther important advances are being re-
ported by the AustroGerman COM
mand and the Italians within the last
day or two have been able to regain
some Of the ground previously lost in
the Colcaprille region on the noun
tain front A small gain for the invad-
ers is claimed by Berlin on the oMnte
Solaroli region where the taking Of
portions OF position Is claimed.
The London war office reports mac
tivity on the British section of the
Franco-Belgian line, where snow has
fallen heavily. There was some infan-
try fighting on the French front in
upper Alsace yesterday which resulted
favorably to the French and spirited
artillery activity continued last night
on this part of the front in the region
of the Rhone.Rhine canal.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-18

How unanimously the French.speak.
ing Canadians voted against. conscrip.
tion is shown by the returns from the
province of Quebec, which elects 65
members OF those 62 returned lib
eral members, with big majorities.
Only in three English-speaking ridings
of. Montreal were unionist candidates
returned for the whole OF the Province
of Quebec.
Ontario Is Pro-War
The adjoining province OF Ontario
elects 80 members and is returning 20
or more, for the unionist government.
Canada, west Of the Great Lakes, is
showing an even more striking result,
The four provinces Of Manitoba. Sas-
katchewan, Alberta and British Column
,bia, jointly returned Sc members and
the indications are that not more than
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-18

for liberal members Of less than 200
on the domestic returns are likely to
be overcome and reversed by the vote
of the men in the trenches There are
also one or two such seats in doubt
in Ontario.
The decisive character of the Bor-
den victory relieves the apprehension
that was felt that If either side was
returned by narrow margin the
strong feel over the conception issue
might lead to serious disorders in the
country and force, another election in
the near future
Without the soldier vote being con-
sidered, the government is retained in
office with full authority to apply the
conscription law which has been en-
acted and given partial effect
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-18
RICHMOND TO
HAVE TREE

Richmond will have a community
Christmas tree this year but there will
be no treat" for the kddies.
Mayor Robbins and city council in
the regular meeting Monday night de-
cided to eliminate the annual treat"
of candy for children which has been
given in former years, as a war con-
servation measure.
The Christmas tree will be lighted
every night during the Christmas
week While the exact location has
not been definitely decided it will
probably be at Ninth and North A
streets.
Fire Chief Miller, Superintendent
Kleinknecht of the city light plant.
Harry Hodgin. building inspector. and
members OF the board Of public works
were appointed to secure the tree and
erect it.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-18

Borden candidates and SO large are
the majorities given liberal candidates
in the libertl constituencies that the
soldier vote, when it is received and
applied to the domestic vote will make
little difference in the total number of
members elected to support Sir Robert
Borden, or his opponent. Sir Wilird
Laurier.
Will Help Unionists
The only effect of the soldier vote
will be to increase the majority of
the government from about thirty seats
to some forty seats and will It easier
for the Borden ministry to carry on
its administration. 81
Where the soldier vote is likely to
work changes is in the case of several
Nova Scotik ridings, where majorities
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-18
10000 SEALS
ARE ON SALE

Ninety thousand Red Cross Christ
mas seals are on sale in various parts
of Wayne county.
If all the seals are sold it with mean
$500 in the tuberculosis society and
Red Cross funds.
Mrs. A. w. Roach. in charge OF the
work in the county. said Tuesday all
the factories and Sksiness houses have
taken the same quota OF stamps as
they did last year,
In Milton where seals had never
been sold before, the first quota OF 500
stamps was sold and Tuesday re-
quest came for 500 more stamps said
Mrs Roach. IT,.
At the Richmond postoffice, Mrs.
George Cunningham sold $40 worth OF
seals Monday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-18
Pro-War Party Wins Big Victory in Canadian Election

two Of them will elect supporters of
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
The majority of the government, it
is estimated from incomplete returns,
will be from thirty to forty-five. The
government has carried six and the
Laurier opposition has carried three
of the nine Canadian provinces Those
carried by the government are New
Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba. Sas.
katchewan. Alberta and British Colun,.
bia. Laurier has carried Nova Scotia,
Quebec and Prince Edward Island.
All the cabinet ministers are elected
with the exception Of two French min
osters from Quebec. Albert Sevigny
and P. E. Blondin. Sir Wilfrid Laurier
was beaten In the city of Ottawa by
500, but was elected for Quebec city
seat by almost two thousand majority.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-18

OTTAWA, Ont, Dec 1.-THE Eng
disappearing sections of Canada yes
terday voted solidly for conscription
that the dominion may continue to be
represented on the fighting line in the
strength it has shown there up to the
present time The French and the
German-speaking parts of the country
voted against the Borden government
and for the return of Sir Wilfird Lau-
rier as prime minister.
The predominance Of the English.
speaking element In the dominion
makes the return of the union govern
ment with Sir Robert Borden at its
head, certainty
Tremendous majorities for success.
full candidates on both sides constitute
the striking feature of the election
So great are the majcrities of thu
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-18

Two thousand two hundred and
forty.two members in Richmond were
added to the Red Geoss Monday and
Tuesday. the first two days Of the
campaign to add 1000 members in
Richmond and 10000 in Wayne county.
The campaign closes Ghristm11 eve.
Reports from post y TIE Sc women
canvassers in Richmond were present
ed at a luncheon at the Y. NJ. G. A.
Tuesday noon.
The total reached by Tuesday noon
is nearly on-third of the goal for Rich
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-18
Cqrolers Will Visit
Homes Of Sickness
on Christmas Eue

Mrs. Fred J. Bartel, chairman OF tue
committee on Christmas carols wnlcn
will feature the wind-up OF the Keo
Cross campaign for memberships, an.
nounced Tuesday persons who are II
and wish to have the carolers WISH
their homes may call her and arrange
ments will besWade.
High school students and workers
OF the Red Cross will sing.
The singers will be divided into
groups and there will be leader for
each section. All singers must meet
at the Red Cross rooms in the Masonic
Temple Christmas eve at Z O'CLOCK
Mrs. Bartel has secured Is automo.
biles which will be used to convey the
carolers about the city.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-18
FORMER SERVICE
men ELIGIBLE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s.-Old SOL
diers, past the age when they are ac-
ceptable for line service-men who
have at any time served honorably in
the army, even those whose last serv.
ice was during the Spanish war-will
be accepted as recruits for the United
States guards now being organized 70
relieve fighting troops on home duty.
Recruiting officers already are en-
listing men. Old soldiers, even up to
so years. will be accepted if they are
physically fit for the work. Men OF
this type should understand that they
are sought by the government. Here.
tofore no men over 40 years Of age
have been accepted at any recruiting
office
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-18
JOHNSON NAMED
ON WORKS BOARD

W. N. johnson, owner Of the Auto
Sheet lIe,a! Works, Tuesday, was ap.
pointed by DR.. " ". Zimmerman,
mayor-elect, a member of the board
of public works of Richmond. to take
the place of George Seidel. who re-
signed.
Seidel refused to accept the ap-
pointment as a member OF the board
because of his business interests.
DR.. Zimmerman has not appointed
a new superintendent OF the muaici-
nal light plant.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-18
Study Your Questions!

Chairman Carr of the Richmond
army board Tuesday issued a state
ment urging draftables to study
their copies of the QUESTIONABLE be-
fore going to their attorneys office
to answer the questions.
Several men have appeared at
the attorneys office and have been
unable to answer such questions as
to the date of their marriage or the
date of their birth. This delays the
work Of answering and takes up the
time given so freely by the law
yers," says the statement.
Few copies Of the questionnaire
have been returned to the army
board thus far. Five percent of
the number is being mailed daily to
men within the draft age.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-18
Prominent Argentinians
Urge War on the Teuton

BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 1s.-Promin-
ent Argentinians favorable to the
allies at meeting last night heard
speeches urging that Argentina must
break off relations with Germany.
Among the speakers were three for
mer members of Argentine cabinets,
Senors Magnasoin, Yofre and Gonzalez.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-18
KERENSkY IS
SAID TO HAVE
BROUGHT ARMY
near CAPITAL
Former Premier Reported to-
Have Raised Armed Band
Huns Send Foreign Min
listers to Farley.
EUROPEAN PEACE AIM

COPENHAGEN, Dec. 1S.-A report
that former Premier Kerensky Of Rus
STA, supported by some thousands OF
troops, has appeared in the vicinity OF
Petrograd is contained in dispatch
from Ha Paranda IN Sweden at the
Finnish frontier to the Berlingske
Tidende.
The Bolstevild are said to have sent
troops against him.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-18
EDITOR DISAPPEARS

AMSTERDAM. Dec 1S.-The Social.
ist newspaper Tribune reports the
mysterious disappearance OF Carl Min.
lister, editor of the German revolution.
ary Socialist paper Kampf which ID
published in Amsterdam. He left last