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Evening star., 1918-01-30
SUES FOR DEATH OF GIRL,
Randall s. Smallwood Names Street
Railway in $4,000 Action.

Randall S. Smallwood administrator
has filed suit in the District Supreme
Court to recover $4,000 damages from
the Washington Railway and Electric
Company for the death of Gertrude Small
wood. Through Attorney r. H. Behrend
the court is told that the deceased was a
passenger on a car that collided with a
truck September 15 last at 4th and Bryant
streets northeast, and that she sustained
such serious injury as to cause her death
in fortv-f-e minutes
Evening star., 1918-01-30
German Subjects Must Register.

John G. Saunders. United States mar
shall for the eastern district of Vir-
ginia, has sent out notice warning all
male German subjects over fourteen
years of age. to register during the
week of February 4. The notice sent
the officials of Fairfax county states
that even those Germans who have
taken out first papers for American
naturalization and filed applications for
their second must register.
Evening star., 1918-01-30
MORE MONEY FOR SEEDS.
House Votes Increase From $242-
800 to 1884 48O to Aid Farmers

The House. on motion of Representa-
tive Gambler of Mississippi. has voted
to increase from s242,32O to 1864. .4S0
the appropriation in the agriculture
bill for the free distribution of seed.
The campaign for backyard gardens
by the food administration, he said, has
made the demand for seed greater than
ever before.
Evening star., 1918-01-30
Clnfin Optical Co., 9O7 F st.
Constant stock of Artificial Eyes.
White Potatoes, Be Lb.: Lbs. Onions

CSC: Buckwheat. 71ac: Va. Sweet Pan
cake Flour, 121 y C: A. J. Pancake Flour
1212c C: Large Herring. sc; Fat Mackerel
1oc; 1907. Sardines, 15c: Black-eyeo
Peas. lie: Navy Beans. 17c; Lima Beans
11c: 21-oz. Van Camp Beans. lie; REQ
Kidney Beans, 15c; Peanut Butter. zoe
Pure Pepper. 40c; Pineapple. Csc; Gun
powder Tea. 44c and 59c: Star Cocoa
25c: Macaroni or Spaghetti. 12c; Cheese
soc; Karo Syrup. 1sc, 3ec and 75c;,
Kirkman Soap. csc; Argo Starch. &c
Blue Jacket Sardines, 10c; Wh1sE
Brooms, 19c; Seeded Raisins, 9lac; Clus-
ter Raisins, csc; Safety Matches, 714c
Quaker Matches, CSC. 412 4th Sc. and
all the ]. T. D. Pyles Stores.
Evening star., 1918-01-30
Rifle Club to Elect Officers.

The annual meeting of the War De-
partment Rifle Club will be held Nom
day afternoon in room 23S. War De-
partment building. Election of officers
and other important business will be
transacted. Male CLERKS of the War
Department between e!ghteei and
forty five have been invited to attend.
Evening star., 1918-01-30
CITY ITEMS.

Eggs. Today's Laid, 81 DOz. ESSs'
| IL Pine ave, Takoma PIX, Md.
Evening star., 1918-01-30
SERVICE LEGION IS
ASKED into GUARD
Gen. Simms Urges 0rganiza-
tion to Join New D. c. De-
fense Body Immediately.
OUTLINES NEEDS HERE

At a special meeting of the Military
Service Legion of the District of Co
lumbia last night at the National Guard
Armory, Az l. street northwest. I'M
petus was given the movement - or
yanize a new National Guard iii this
city. The meeting was attended by
nearly f5a former members of the Ma
tionai Guard,' The greater portion Of
whom are members of the Military
Service Legion, They indorscd the
movement \ number of applicants
attended
Brig. Gen. Simms explained that the
Military Service Legion. of which he is
president, had been instrumental in
bringing about the new organization.
Gen. SimmS told of the need of re-
cruitS for the new guard. and urged
the members of the legion to enlist and
get their friends to do likewise. He
said that those between the ages of
eighteen and fortyfive could saiist up
der the present requirement Of six
years service. three in active service
and three in reserve. They can be dis
charged on application at the conclu-
sion of the war.
Evening star., 1918-01-30

For SaIe-Six-Room. Bath and Cellar
bay-window brick near Lincoln Park;
S3,250. John Scrivener. 914 G.
Evening star., 1918-01-30
DECLARES j. S. COULD
BUILD CANAL FLEET
Advocates of Government Use OF In
land Waterway Urge Adoption
of Concrete Boats.

With the opening of the regular boat-
ing season on the Chesapeake and ONO
canal only two months distant. advo-
Gates of a greater usage of this water
way for war purposes today suggested
that if the government is unable 10
commander boats from other canais
it could build fleet of concrete barSes
and have them ready for operation by
the 1st OF April.
Concrete barges, it is stated, can be
built in week. The canal operated
eishty-two wooden boats last season.
and members of Congress and others
who advocate government operation OF
the canal during the war would have
would be sufficient, they say. to trans
port a million tons of bituminous coal
to Washington from the Cumberland
fields during the course of the eight
month boating season.
Make Barge Survey.
Federal authorities. it is understood.
wouldybe available for operation un-
der government control on inland
waterways.
not admit barges OF greater peam
than fourteen feet, and it has not been
officially stated where there is any
considerable number of boats Of this
restricted size on other canals that
could be Communicated for service over
the Washington-Cumber route.
Not Sufficient Boats.
Possibility of using concrete boats
has been mentioned in the event there
are not in existence sufficient wooden
boats available for draft into the local
canal service. 1t is stated that con-
crete barges are being used success
fully on canals elsewhere.
The concrete barge Pioneer, in use
on the We1land canal. is 30 feet long by
"a feet wide, has depth of feet and
a displacement of 130 tons. Wooden
barges on the c. and Q. canal. which
are 80 feet long and IA feet wide, have
a displacement of about lis tons. There
are three concrete barges in use on
the Panama canal that are 81 feet long.
a feet wide and feet and inches
deep.
Evening star., 1918-01-30

Officers Uniforms Cleaned & Pressed
ST. Norris, 10 9Th NV. Franklin 3254
Evening star., 1918-01-30

Talking Machines Repaired (AH Makes)
The Sport Mart, Inc.," 985 F st. NV.
Evening star., 1918-01-30

Omcers' Engraved Calling Cards.
>~ewood. 519 18th st-Advertisement
Evening star., 1918-01-30
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

"A dance for the benefit of the knights
of Columbus war fund is to be given
this evening at $3.50 o'clock at St
Dominicss Hall, 9th and streets
southwest
Evening star., 1918-01-30
Selects Are Eligible.

He said further that those who are
in the selectiye draft could join the
new National Guard and secure the
advantages of preliminary training,
winch would help them materially
when called into active service.
There are lots of good men over
forty-five who are strong. of athletic
build and excellent rifle shots who
ought TO join the guard" said Gen.
SIMS. The rifle clubs of the District
ne continued. wer taking an active
interest in the movement and one COM
pany. with $50 men equipped with Of
hcers, had been drilling for several
months and was ready to enter the
guard in Il body. Another club had
ABOUT SIXTY members, thoroughly drill
ed and ofYicered ana was ready to Join.
TWO company commanders have been
commissioned and thirty members have
been obtained under the six-year
clause. He explained that all military
organizations in the District must come
under the commanding general of the
National Guard and made an appea! for
each member OF the legion to Join.
Evening star., 1918-01-30
Drills Twice Weekly.

Drills will be held every Tuesday and
Thursday night The first was held
following the meeting last night The
drills viii he SO arranged as not to
become t;r">ome and consideration will
be given where older men join.
Nearly every man present last night
signified his intention of joining the
new guard and blanks were given each
one to fill out and send to the head
of the legion had about fifty SIGNATURES
which he handed in on arriving at the
meeting. Maj. E. Lester Jones, acting
adjutant general. was introduced to
those at the meeting BY Gen. Simms.
Evening star., 1918-01-30

A meeting of the Henry ID. Cook
Home and School Association will be
held at the school tomorrow evening at
o'clock. Mrs. Marie Moore Forrest
of the National Woman's Party and Claire
.. Vallette will speak on woman suf-
frage The overcrowding of school
classes will come up for discussion
Evening star., 1918-01-30

Five courses of Instruction in eth
@nology will be added to the curriculum
at George Washington University. be-
ginning with the new semester, Mon
day. according to announcement by
Prof. Richard Cobb, secretary of the
university. They will be taught by
Prof. Nicholson of the bureau of Amer
ican ethnology of the Smithsonian In
stitution.
Evening star., 1918-01-30
Rev. Wendell Corcoran of Notre pnme

Ind, will open retreat for students
of Holy Cross Academy tomorrow morn
ing at IL o'clock Members of the
alumnae and former students are in
yited to the retreat.
Evening star., 1918-01-30

s,ruy NAVV Sth nnd Pm. Ave. S.E.
:VEV NAvA NINE. MARkovA. in
1.-THE PAINTED MADONNA" Also Pathe.
Evening star., 1918-01-30

Miss Emma Gray. president of the
National New Thought Center, will
speak this evening at o'clock at the
center. 902 F street. Her topic will be
He Can Who Thinks He Can"
Evening star., 1918-01-30

r yDcDTV N. Capitol and r SITS.
kkDEN1 MARGARITA FISCHER. in
JACKIE OF THE ARMY
Also Lake Comedy.
Evening star., 1918-01-30

osnrI e 2lO5 Pm. ave. Phone w. 953
:llNNkA KITTY GORDON, in "DIA-
NOSDS AND PEARLS" Also Comedy.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-30

THESE booklets we're turned out from the
! lob Printing department of the Evening
Telegram, much care being given each, and
with large outlay of money. A special
photographer made the illustrations, and the
compiler was careful in his write-ups to state
conditions just as they are-which IS good
enough,
Send One to THE Folks
Back Home"
Price, Fifteen Cents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
GOVERNMENT PURCHASES
MARCONI OUTFITS ON
ABOUT 800 VESSELS

New York, Nov. 27.-The govern
ment has purchased from the Mar
conf Wireless Telegraph Co. Of Amer
lea wireless apparatus ON some 500
ships now under government control,
according to an announcement here
tonight by Edward J. Nally. vice pres
ident and general manager OF the
company. Mr.. Nally, who made this
announcement on his return from
Washington, where he had gone for
q conference with officials Of the
navy department, added that apparat-
us at all the small coast stations
maintained in the past by the Marco
nj company had also been sold tc the
government. The terms of sale, he
said. We're based upon the earning
value of the stations and apparatus
The transfer, he explained. docs not
in any way affect the status of the
company's large stations for trans
oceanic communication" The sale of
apparatus to the government, MI.
Nally said, is the first result of a
change in the company's policy
whereby it will in the future sell as
well as lease wireless apparatus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
CARDINAL TELLS OF
TORTURE OF PRIESTS

Malines, Belgium, Nov. 27-(Havas)
-Forty-nine Belgian priests were
tortured and put to death by the
Germans during the occupation,
Cardinal MERCER. the primate of Bel
GUM. declared in an interview today.
He added that twelve thousand men
were removed from his diocese 70
Germany where they were forced to
work. Other crimes committed by
the Germans. the Cardinal said, were
too long and too terrible to relate
briefly.
Cardinal Mercier said he was happy
to see Germany defeated.
The Cardinal related that in the
early stages Of unrestricted German
submarine warfare. the Marquis of
Villolobar, the Spanish minister to
Belgium. called on the German gov
ernor general in Brussels and asked
him to intervene with Berlin to linn
it the submarine warfare to the bel
ligerents. The Spanish minister
gave the governor this advice:
"The Americans are eXasperated
and are on the verge Of joining the
Allies, which will mean the defeat
of the Central Powers"
I'VE have no fear whatever Of the
Americans. who will never be able
to help the Allies" the governor
general replied haughtily, the car
dinal said. AN army cannot be
raised in few months. Three years
at least will be necessary for them
and France and her modest ally.
the British, will be crushed long be-
fore that
Cardinal MERCER concluded by cay
ing that the Spanish minister had
made the true prediction. He paid
tribute to the armies of France.
Great Britain and the United States.
THE triumph of justice is COM
plete," the Cardinal added, land has
been VIGOROUSLY indicated"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
ONE MORE LOAN
Continued from Page 0ne(

ury certificates OF indebtedness ranging
1000 will be marketed every two weeks
beginning Dec. S, to provide funds for
running the government until payments
from the nth war lean begin 20 come
in. and these payments then viii b
used to pay OF the certificates. Every
bank will be expected to subscribe 5
per cent. Of it's gross resources month.
ly to these certificates. The FIRST issue
of $500 200 900 minimum, announced to.
day, nay be subscribed between Dec. 5
and Dec. 10. will mature next May and
will bear A per cent. This rate is not
considered as Offering any indication Of
the interest to be borne by the fifth
war loan bonds.
Mr.. McAdoo also disclosed today that
the governments expenses this month
probably will run to q new high record
of 1000, 900. 600 and that the wise policy
of prompt liquidation Of contracts. may
increase rather the governments out
lay. In this connection it became known
today that the treasury had advised the
war and navy department that II would
De leSdi ana desirable III many cases 10
pay lump sums to manufacturers with
whom contracts are cancelled to cover
loss suffered by the contractors for
countermanded orders. Legislation may
be needed. however. to provide for oay-
ing claims of manufacturers who have
proceeded on telegraph or letter instruc-
lions from the war or navy depart
ments and have not actually signed
formal contracts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
PRESS
CONTINUED from Page Ons)

Georee Creel, chairman Of the COM
mittee on public information. also
announced today that the commit
tees machinery in Paris would exer-
else NO censorship on the dispatches
telling Of the progress Of the con-
ference. All the committees facil-
tiles. Mr.. Creel said. are to be devot-
ed to helping the American neWspa-
Der correspondents get the news back
home. The committees office In
Paris will be used as a headquarters
for newspaper correspondents; stem
oeraphers, typewriters and inter-
prefers are to be provided and the
committees machinery also Will %
used to assist the correspondents to
get their dispatches Oh the caoies
Until two or three days ago there
were grave doubts as to whether any
American newspaper correspondents
at all would be permitted to accom-
pany President Wilson on the trip
There was, however. to be no re-
striction on the passage of newspa per-
men to Fr2nce by any means they
might find available. Mr.. Creel took
the position that the American people
should be informed of the movements
Of the President at all times through
their only source of information, when
is the daily newspapers, and upon MS
representations it finally was decided to
include a correspondent Of the Associat-
ed Press and correspondents of the oth-
er press associations in the President
official party aboard the liner George
Washington. IT was decided at the same
time to give passage to correspondents
of individual newspapers on the army
transport Orzaba, which will sail from
Hoboken Sunday at noon. She will be
part of the convoy of the President
ship which will include the superdread-
naught PENNSYLVANIA and number OF
other naval ships.
Beside the Presidents official party
the George Washington will carry ma
val crew of more than 1000 officers and
men. The George Washington being a
faster ship wilt arrive in France al
about the same time as the Orizaba. II
seems to be settled, although no official
announcement has been made. that the
President will go first directly to
France and later to England and pos
sibly to Italy. If he intends to visit
any of the other European countries
his plans have not become known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
Britt Gets Newspaper
Decision Over Brock

Cleveland, Ohio. Nov 27.-After
outclassing Matt Brock of Cleveland
all the way in their 10-round bout
here tonight, frankie Britt of New
Bedford. Mass. was given the news
paper decision. AS Britt was going
to his corner Brock struck him with
such force that he was unable to rise.
For several minutes the ring was the
scene Of rough and terrible en-
counter between the adherents of the
boxers. The principals weighed 100
pounds each. AS an explanation Of
his striking Britt after the decision
had been rendered, Brock said that
owing to the excitement he did not
know that time had been called.
Brock also knocked out one of Eritt's
seconds, both of whom jumped into
the ring during the confusion
Brooks share OF the purse was or
dered withheld until investigation OF
the affair by the boxing commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
continued for the spring and sumner


continued for the spring and summer
season Of 1919.
Washington. Nov. 27-The Belgian
legation was informed today by its
government that the Escaut River
is open as far as Antwerp to vessels
drawing 80 feet Of water. Captains
Of vessels going to Antwerp were
requested to ask for Belgian pilots
either at Flushing or at Atieling.
Mexico City. Nov. GA measure
initiated by President Carranza I'M
der Article XVII of the constitu-
ton probably referring to oil lands.
is now before Congress. 1t contains
a provision for the naturalization
Of these natural resources.
Washington, Nov. 27-The War
Trade Board wilt exercise control Of
exports and imports for an indefinite
period, chairman Mccormick said to-
day, so as to guarantee shipping and
supplies for American troops over
seas and for the relief Of the needy
nations Of Europe.
Copenhagen, Nov 27-The Soldiers
council of Wilhelmshohe where one
of the German imperial castles is
situated, has sent a wireless despatch
to Deputy Noska at Kiel saying that
they will support the present gov
eminent in sharp measures against
the minority. whose efforts ARE OF
the greatest danger to the revolution
and the continuance of the empire"
Saloniki, Tuesday, Nov. 26-Since
the cessation Of hostilities General
Essad Pasha. provisional president Of
Albania, has begun to discharge the
soldiers of his forces who have been
the longest in the service. Some of
them have been fighting nearly three
years with the French forces on the
Albanian front. A number OF the
DISCHARGED Albanian soldiers have re-
ceived the French war cross for
bravery.
Newport, r. l., Nov 27.-Hall Man
or, the summer home Of Mrs. Laura
| G. Hall Of Boston. has been acquired
| by the Order of St. Benedict and will
be used for its priory in this country.
it was learned today. The Order IS
of the Catholic denomination with
headquarters in England. The prop
erty is one Of the most extensive IN
the summer colony in this section.
| Boston, Nov 27-H. HI. Frazee,
president of the Boston American
/ league club, announced tonight that
the Red Sox and the New York Ma
! tional league clubs would play exhib-
ition games in the south during the
spring training season next year.
Mr.. FraZee said he understood tho
Giants were not to train in Marlin,
! Texas. next season. The Red SoE
have received propositions to train IN
| California and Florida.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
How Town People Aid Farmers

How the little town of Delhi. stu
ated in the Catskill mountains in
New York state, is aiding farmers II
the surrounding community in Sc
curing much-needed labor is told by
a representative of the United States
department of agriculture, who has
recently returned from an inspection
trip in that district The local COM
mercia1 club of Delhi has organic cd
some Of the business men of the town
who are willing to do farm work
after three o'clock. The farmer who
needs help telephones to the club,
and at three o'clock the volunteer
workers climb into automobiles and
report to his farm for half days
work. About IS business men are be-
ing placed every day on the farms
around Delhi. The local minister has
set the example. He spends one day
helping each Of the farmers in his
congregation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
Seven Steamers in Next
10 Days Will Bring
Home About 10000 Troops

Washington, Nov. 27.-Seven steamers
which. according to a London dispatch
will leave Liverpool within the next
10 days, will return home practically all
of the American troops now in England.
Three steamers now enroute to the
United States-the Lapland, Orca and
Mannekahda-wil bring home, General
March announced several days ago. 4
total of CSC officers and 66l4 men. The
ships soon TO sail. it is believed, will
carry the remainder of the 10000 troops
in training in England a. the time hos
tilities ceased. Information as to the
identity of the units on each Of the sew
en- steamers soon 20 leave Liverpool was
not available tonight bat it was assum-
ed that the troops are included in the
list Of SO aero squadrons. II construc-
ton companies and several special de-
tachments. enumerated by Gen. March
last week as being those which will be
returned as soon as the sick and wound
ed have been moved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
CHILE DENIES RIOTS
AGAINST PERUVIANS
WERE COUNTENANCED

Santiago, Chile. Nov. 27.-Thc COM
plant of the Peruvian minister Of
foreign affairs that the demonstra-
tons against Peruvians at Iquique
were countenanced by the authori-
ties is denied by the Chelean minis-
ter Of foreign affairs. This denial
has treasured commercial and social
circles. The newspapers are OF the
unanimous belief that everything
can be arranged by the fulfiilment Of
the treaty Of Ancon, signed in 1883.
In official circles the opinion pre-
walls that arbitration would be the
best means to bring about the full
drnent Of the treaty. Under the
tretay Of Ancon, Chile was to re-
tain possession Of the provinces Of
Tacna and africa, belonging to the
Peruvian department of Moquege, for
period of 10 years and then submit
to popular vote whether those ter
rtories are to belong to Chile or
Peru
At the expiration Of the period 1893
Chile failed to comply with the agree
ment and retained forcible possess
sion Of the territory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
Ventilation and Sunliqht

Ventilation with a boundless sup
ply of fresh air and sunlight. are
wonderful cures for many dread dis
eases, purifying and cleansing the air
we breathe: yet we find windows
closed aid blinds drawn to shut out
the pure air and sunlight. The sun
must not shed it's rays upon our fur
niture. carpets, etc, for fear of maxi
ing them fade. We had far better
only have things which do not fade
than shut out the glorious suns
rays. What is the use of bylaws
compelling builders to provide win
dows of at least one-tenth the floor
area, half Of which must be made TO
open. if we defeat the object 70:
which they We're e?-Architect
and Contract Reporter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
ACE" THAW NOW
COLONEL

New York, Nov. 27.-Major William
Thaw, American Ace" with the 103d
United States aero squadron in
France has been promoted to lieu
tenant colonelcy. according toadvices
received here today by Alan r. Haw-
ley, president of the Aero Club ct
America. Lieut.. Col. Thaw is rs
years old and according to Mr.. Haw-
ley is one of the youngest officers Of
that rank in the American or Allied
armies. He was recently awarded
the United States distinguished serv-
ice cross with two citations by GEN
Pershing and had previously been
similarly honored by the French gov
eminent while member Of the La
fayette Escadrille. a younger broth
er, Of Lieut.. Col ThaW. Lieut.. Alex
ander Blair Thaw, was killed last Au-
gust in France.