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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18
BY JUNIUS b. WOOD.

Cablegrnm to The Evening Star and
Chicago Daily News. Copyright, 1913.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY AT
THE FRONT, September 17.-Sergt.
Ansley Smith. a former painter in
Danville, Ala, a stocky young man
who is slow of speech, does not con-
slider that he ever did anything worth
a newspaper story. Smith led a little
squad which connected UP the two con-
verging lines Of Americans at Wig
neulles, completing the cuttinff or Of
the ST. Mihiel salient.
well, that is what I was told to
do" says Smith. isn't 1t SO? Why
say anything about it?" However, 1t
was a dramatic story, which will not
be spoiled by being told again.
The two columns were racing from
opposite sides Of the salient, each not
knowing what was ahead of it. Smith
belonged to the column coming from
the south side. which reached the
Nonsard woods at 6 o'clock Thursday
evening Then word came from Army
headquarters, that other American
careful. Maj. (deleted) was given the
task Of making the connection between
the two columns. He ordered Capt.
Harry L. Kimmeil to carry out ane
Sergt. Smith. who led the patrol i
was a ticklish proposition, for he did
not know how many hundreds OF Ger
mans were lurking in the woods, which
the town was still held by the Ger
mans, or whether he would ever return
to his company.
All Nicht to Get ThrMgh.
"The captain told US to be careful
and go slowly through the woods"
said Sergt. Smith. I'VE found half a
The road through the woods was
about Ave kilometets (three miles)
long and 1t took US nearly all night
to get through. We had to avoid
using the roads. but we had no trou-
BILE in finding the town. as We c could
to the railroad station, a couple Of
hundred yards outside the town. I
told the other fellows to lie low
while 1 sneaked forward and secuted
to find out what was there. l had
not reached the track before some
body challenged me in English, and
I knew that our fellows were there.
I asked, for I didn't know but that
it might have been some Of our own
fellows. The fellow told me the name
of his division and l knew that our
job was finished and sent back word
of what had found.'
Entire Battalion Moves Forward.
Sergt. John D. Hayes. once a farmer
near Louisville, KY. who was watt
I ing beyond the glow Of the burn
ing town, Intercepted the messenger
and notified the major, after which
the entire battalion moved forward
and took a position beyond the town
The story Of how other Americans
reached the same rendezvous after
cutting the German lines at Les
previous years, is inspiring, but lacks
the individualism Of Sergt. Smiths
effort.
when the attack was launched on
Thursday morning the flank Of the
division was delayed by machine-gun
nests across a bad wood region neces-
sary to encircle the guns and capture
them in order to save lives that other
wise would be lost, but the day OBJ
jective was reached just before dark
Then orders came to continue forward
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THos: J. OWEN : SOW. AUoIioNFERs.

CORNER BRICK nWELLiNG ivAcANT)
TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION.
By virtue Of authority vested in " 70 win
sell at public auction. 70 front Of The premises,
september, 1878. AT FIVE O'CLOCK
PM. lot 81. in square 1o75, being the SOUTH
east corner Of 18th and D streets southeast
Terms to be announced ct time Of sale. Con-
veyancing. ETC.. at purchaser cost Purchaser
allowed Is days to complete sale. 500 deposit
required upon acceptance Of bid.
THOS. J. OWEN 4 SON,
se14-d&ds. exSu Auctioneers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18

President Irigoyen has asked the
reoufsition steamers of Argentine reg
lister to be operated under govern
ment control for the relief Of ship
ping dimculttes. These ships are 60.
pecfally needed In the trade with
America and Europa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18

ADAM 4. WEsCHLEh. ,AuCIIoNEER
Valuable Improved Real Estate
in Business Section. Brick
Stores and Dwellings Nos.
1908 and 1910 NJ street north
COOC dUu "
west.

west.
By virtue Of authority vested IN the un-
desisned. Will OFFER for sale By public aue-
ton. separately. in front Of the peeAtsea. %
SEPTEMBER, 1918, AT FIVE O'CLOCK Pm.
part Of lot %. square 1877. improved By Q
three-story and cellar brick store and dwelling.
modern improvements. No. 30oe u st.. nv.
Also, three-stoxy, cellar and attic brick build
ing. with stoeeroom and apartments. with .
baths. No. 500 II Ut. NV.
Terms: One-third cash. the balance in one
and two ysars with interest at Per cent,
secured BY deed Of trust UPON the property
sold. or all cash. At purchasers option. 500
deposit on each hou4e required 1T time Of sale.
Terms to be complied with In twenty days.
All eoaveyancins, recording. revenue stamps
and notArial fees at cost Of purchaser.
ADAM A. WESCHLER. Auct.
ee11-d&ds.eY.Su
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Quickly Changes His Price.

One huckster was detected charging
an excessive price for eggplant. He
was known to have paid cents
apiece for this vegetable and was sell
ing IL for and 8 cents apiece. When
told by the inspector that he was not
only violating the unfair price list
but was imposing upon the public, he
very cheerfully said he would reduce
1.-THE price one-haf.
Although the food inspector OF the
his entire attention to the Center mar
ket. Louisiana avenue and the farm
ers' line for less than a week. the
administration says much good al
ready has resulted. This inspector
has an once in the market and is in
hand throughout the day to give per-
sonal attention to any complaints
from housekeepers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18

THOs. J. OWEN & SON. AUCTIoNEERS.
EXECUTORS. SALE OF THE rHREE-sroRY.
NINE ROOMA AND BATH BRICK
DWELLING 10. 932 pa STREET
SOUTHWEST.
BY virtue of authority vested in rs rs ex-
ecutors under the will Of William +. DeKnfSht,
deceased. we will sell at public auction. IN
front Of the prs%ises On T Iaga sHr:
O'CLOCK PM. lot 50. in square 9sS, with
twenty foot alley in rear.
Terms Of sale: One-third cash. balance In
one and two years, with interest at 8 per cen
tum per annum. payable semi-aunually and
secured on the property sold. or all cash. at
purchasers option. A deposit Of $500 required
ut time Of sale and purchaser allowed fifteen
days to complete the purchase. Further par
ticulaPs at time Of sale.
VICTOR p. DsKNIGHT,
ALBERT @. FLOYD,
se9-d&ds, exSu Executors.
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.SE[LSF|ELDCORN
FOR SUGAR VARIETY
Inspector Halls Profiteerind
Merchant-Aiso Forces Cut
in Vegetable Prices.

A retail food merchant with stand in
what is known as the market district of
the city was today caught selling field
corn for sugar corn. According to the
inspector of the local food administra-
ton who detected the fraud. this ner-
chant paid only II cents a dozen for the
corn and was charging the unsuspecting
housewives who were patronizing him
IS cents a dozen for it.
|. AS soon as the inspector discovered
the unfair methods he ordered him to
place a sign on the remainder Of the
field corn, notifying the public that it
was such, and cautioned him about such
tactics. The inspector told the mer-
chant that he would be called before
the local food administrator if again
caught dealing unfairly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18
Afraid He'll Get Stuck,

The merchant seemed more concerned
about the disposition of the remainder
of his field corn than the fact that his
deception was found out and that there
was a possibility of his being penalized.
"If l place sign over that corn tell
ing the people it's not sugar corn they
won't buy It," this merchant complain
ed to the food inspector. Now l won't
be able to get rid of it. and you will
make me get stuck with a big guam
tity."
"You should be stuck" the inspector
told him you should never have at
tempted to take advantage of the pub
lies confidence. This is your final
warning and if I ever learn of your
trying such methods again it will go
hard with YOU"
This same inspector was responsible
for causing a number Of food mer-
chants in the same district to lower
their vegetable prices. He had at
tended the early morning wholesale
market sales and farmers market
sales and knew what the retailers
paid for their vegetables. In several
Instances some Of these merchants
were profiteering to the extent OF
from 100 to $50 per cent profit.
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Washington College Of Law
Co-Educational

7 Tuition, $75 per annum.
Sessions at either $50 or $50 pm.
Admitting of small classes and greater at
tention to Individual needs Of the student.
Three-year course, Ii. B.
one-year post graduate, LII. NJ. -.
Special Characterization Law, Inter.
ststs and Foreign Commerce and Federal Trade
Commission.
For further information and catalogue ap.
ply to Dean.
ONCE hours, 10 to $50.
1877 New York ave. Phone Main 1885
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18

NcIACHLEN BANKING CORPORATION,
u. Az. Real Estate DeptD 10th and G NV.
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ADAM 4. WEsCHLRR, AUCTIONEER.
ADAM 4. WESCHLER, AUCTIONEER-
Hardware, Paints, Fixtures,
Autocar Truck, etc, at No,
2126 Pa. Ave. NV.
BY Public Auction,
Thursday Senferher 10 1913

TIT oosxJ1 1SP
Commencing 10 O'clock Am.
Miscellaneous Hardware. Paints. Oils. Glass,
varnish. Japalac, Screen Wire, window
Screens and Doors, Screws, Bolts. Nails. Farm
ing implements, Galvanized Iron Ware, Gas
Nantes, Stoves, Crates. Stove Parts. Brick.
etc. Also at IL o'clock noon, 1h-ton AutocaI
Truck, Iron Safe, Showcase. Platform and
other Scales, Fixtures, etc.
Terms cash.
seis-St ADAM A. wEsCHLER, Auct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18

11r. and b.. large lot. with good garage.
Price, 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18

WANTED.
FARMS.

HOUSE Oh BUNGALOW; OR 9 ROOMS
acre or vsAre ground; on WASH Virginia rail
way; lekSe. Address Box 298-C, Star ONCE.
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FOR SALE.

IS ACRES FERTILE LOAN, CLEAR AND
ready; stream; good eight-room home; six
miles, Maryland; fine roads; $1,000
Evening journal., 1918-12-20
PEACE PAGEANT SEATS, 5000.

N. r. A. Special to The Evening Journal
PARIS, Dec. 20.-Whon peace has been
finally Settled. Paris Is going to cele-
brated before. II has planned to have
contlngents from all the victorious al
lied armies march through the Arc de
Triumph, built by Napoleon. and down
the Champs s-Elysees Every house and
store has been let for the occasion. one
building has been bought outright and
Is being converted into a grand stand
where the seats Will be sold at $500
each.
Evening journal., 1918-12-20
THANKS TO rocH. cLEuENcEAu.

n Z. A. Special to The Evening Journal
PARIS. Dec. 20.-Every town hall and
chool In France will carry the record
" the national vote Of thanks TO Glenn
:nceau and Foch. The first time such an
honor has been conferred since the days
sf Napoleon. Here is the translation Of
ne bill:
yhe armies and their chiefs, the gov
,rnment Of the republic, Citizen Georges
-iemenceau. premier and minister for
Mar. and Marshal Foch, generalissimo
ef the allied armies, have deserved well
sf their country. The text Of the pres
mt bill VIII be permanently Inscribed
n all the town halls and schools OF
be republic"
Evening journal., 1918-12-20
aApAN pnnspEns RY WAN.

n. e. A. Special to The Evening Journal
TOXIC. Dec 20.-.That Japan has
prospercd by war Is revealed In The
incTase in deposits In postal savings
banks which totals more than $780,
600. 900. In 1915 the total was consld-
erably under si50,000000. so the figure
is 100 per cent greater than In 1914.
The number OF deposiiors has Increased
from i2.970,907 to .i3i, an increase
OF 40 per cent
Evening journal., 1918-12-20
SECOND MoMAN nIpLOMAT.

BERNE. Dec. 20. - Nine. Rosika
Schwimmer, Hungarian ambassadress to
Switzerland, is the second woman to be
given q diplomatic mission, for Nine
Evening journal., 1918-12-20

Anatasie Alexievna Bitzenko was the
Russian Maximalist delegate to Brest-
Liivosk and signed the treaty with
Germany there executed.
Evening journal., 1918-12-20

A large assortment of briar
pipes IN cases, $500 to $500.
Plenty Of briar pipes 25c,
35c. Soc, 75c, $1.00, s1.25,
s1.50, without cases.
Ash Receivers, 35c to So.
Evening journal., 1918-12-20

Baker-Etc Cigar and Cigar
cite Holders; o hne assortment,
Soc to $500.
Something New-Pearl and
Ivory Cigarette Holders, $3.50
and $500.
Evening journal., 1918-12-20

Cigar and Cigarette Cases,
25c to $500 (Metsl and
Lesther).
Hurnidors, $3.50 to $3.50.
Ladies' ed Gentlemen's
Pocketbooks, 60c UP.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-06-01
A WOMAN'S SUCCESS
IN RESEARCH WORK

Mrs. Lillian A. Turner of st. Paul,
Mimi, the only Negro student to re-
ceive 4 degree from the University
of Minnesota this year, was one of
the twenty-three students recently
elected to Phi Beto Kappa, the hon.
orary academic fraternity. This is the
first time that this university has con-
ferred such an honor on student of
our race, therefore this election marks
the beginning of new era for Negro
students who may enroll in the uni
versity. They may always have hope
that true merit will be recognized.
Mrs. Turner finished her academic
work in three and a half years with
the degree of Bachelor of Arts with
honors, a degree requiring higher
general average and more intensive
work than the straight Bachelor of
Arts degree. On the basis of the. eX-
cellency of her thesis Mrs. Turner
was sent by the department of An
thropology and Sociology of the Uni
versity to do research work at Will
berforce University. Since her return
Mrs. Turner has been doing intensive
work in the graduate school Of the
University of Minnesota.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-06-01
DlSGRACED AGAIN

There is never any excuse for lynch
ing. The recent murderous outburst
in Georgia against Negroes, rightly
or wrongly suspected OF crime, has
disgraced our civilization and brought
the blush Of shame to national pride.
SO far as the facts have been brought
to light, it appears to be one of the
cases in which even the pretense Of
an excuse was lacking.
Americans who have any apprecia-
tion of what we are fighting Germany
for in this great world war, are pro-
foundry ashamed of those who were
guilty of this crime. The splendid
record our Negro soldiers are making
in France adds greatly to our humil-
iation when We read OF the brutal
lynchings of their brothers at home.
Sectional and national prejudices
are being obliterated by the war,
and the same ought to be true of race
Observation-Disclosures Journal.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-06-01
OUR UNCHANGED POLICIES.

Now that the candidates for Of
fee are entering the race in the com.
ing primaries, and The Twin City
Star has always taken an active part
in discussing the political situation
and presenting the issues Of the cam.
paign; 1t will try to maintain it's for
mer policies of giving a fair expires.
sion Of the attitude of all office-seek.
ers, so far as the Negro is concerned.
It does not (for revenue only write
up every candidate as friend OF
our race" or "the right man in the
right place." It gives each the ad.
vantage Of the columns under paid
advertisements"
The Twin City Star intends to ex.
pose any candidate whose record has
been against the Negro. Its editor
has fair knowledge of the history
of several campaigns and has made
study of the value Of the Negro
vote. He Is not bound by any indi.
vidual or patty. and has stood, at
all times, for the political recogni.
ton of Negro voters. The Twin City
Star is paper with worthy pur.
pose, recognized by its readers as
a reliable source of information, an
intelligent and fearless advocate for
equal rights for all men.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-06-01
CONG. ScHALL,S OF ,Sl7iON.

Atty. Fred Mcmillan, who aspires
to succeed Cong. Schall, was inter-
viewed by the Star. He declined to
advertise in "the opposition paper"
Mr.. Mcmillan may do "in the fall"
after the primaries. He was told
there amt going to be no fali' after
the primaries. He will fall on the
morning of the primaries. Mr. Nc
MILAN appeared to be very congenial,
equal or surpass Our Favorite, Con.
gresham. Unfortunately, Mr.. McMil-
Ian did not select the best types of
Negroes as his henchmen. That was
impossible.
The Investigation Of schalI Caused,
st. Louis Riot.
The fact that Cong. Schall was the
member of the House Committee on
Rules, which received the committee
of representative Negro women, and
reported favorably on the Dyer reso.
luton, which bought about the in
vestigation Of the st. Louis Riot, is
enough to make every American who
stands for equal justice to all men,
to vote for Mr.. Schall and such men
of his convictions.
The Republicans of his district, who
| did their best to defeat him at, the
last election, have repented and en-
dorsed him. The Supreme Court has
decided that he is Republican, and
his name is on the Republican ticket
Mr.. Mcmillan has done Mr.. Schall
a great favor by contesting his right
to file as a Republican, because he
filed against his wishes) in last cam
paign as q Progressive. Mr.. McMil
Ian has set at naught every legal ques
ton as to Mr.. Schalps Republicanism
There are several who may ques
ton his vote to elect Speaker Clark,
but they are the political peddlers OF
party wares, who find no market for
their cheap wares, DUNG these days OF
AmericaD economy
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-06-01
THE MAYoRALTY CAMPAIGN.

There are six candidates for mayor
at the primary election. We are not
personally interested in any particu-
lar one of the aspirants, to succeed
man deserving the respect Of every
Mayor Van Lear. DR.. Warham Is a
Negro. Mayor Van Lear has done
much to guarantee them their civil
rights. He has prohibited the Birth
OF Nation" and We would be un-
grateful should we not give credit to
whom 1t is due. The Star editor car
ries no votes in his vest pocket, nor
quarrels with any one because of po-
litical preferences. The Negro is
intelligent and watches the record.
However, he does not approve of the
Socialist, party which is comprised Of
some good men and loyal citizens. He
advises all voters to consider their
ballot as their greatest protection,
and to vote for the men whom they
think will fill their Offices for the
greatest good to the greatest number.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-06-01
WALTER H. NEWTON
CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS
for the 5th District.

Asst. County Atty. Walter HI. New
ton is a candidate for Congress from
the 5th District, which. comprises
every ward in the city, excepting the
3rd, 4th, and 10th. He has splen-
did record as public spirited cit
izen, and is recognized as one of the
leaders in the Republican ranks. He
was secretary of the last Republican
City Convention held in this city, and
was secretary of the last State Re.
publican Convention before the pr.
mary law was passed. During the
last presidential campaign, he was
associated with Messrs. F. H. Carpen-
ter, Guy w. Howard, A. A. d. Rain,
Geo. AkersoA, w. w. Heffelfnger,
and other Republican leaders, who at
the eleventh hour organized the
Young Mems Republican Club, and
saved the State for the Republicans.
His special work among the Negro
voters, to whom he made several
speeches, won him host of admir-
ers, and he credits to their efforts the
success of the Republican party in
a contest, which commanded the at.
tention of the nation. AS county
prosecutor, he is without question one
OF the best. perhaps the best ever in
Hennepin County. He is fearless and
fair, and demands enforcement Of law
regardless of race or color. Mr.. New
ton has shown every respect to those
of our race, who have had any deal
ings with him. He is admired by tile
Negro members of the bar, and those
who have felt his power as prosecutor
commend him for his fairness and
consideration. Mr.. Newton is gradu
ate of the University of Minnesota
and holds the rank of Lieut.. in the
Minnesota Home Guard He stands
for Americas defense in this war.
and his loyalty is unlimited. Mr.. New
ton, If elected, will be valuable adj
dition to the Republican representa-
tives from this state in Congress. He
can measure up with Cong. Schall, in
demanding the enforcement of Fed
eral law, according to the constitution
of the u. s.. thereby giving to all
men equal rights and privileges, re
CARELESS OF race, creed, color, or con.
dition. II Mr.. Newton goes to Con.
gress, America will profit by his &C
tivity for honest, efficient and patri
otto legislation.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-06-01

s Those candidates, opposing present
office holders. whose loyalty has been
proven, by their records in and out of
office, especially since We entered
this war; are the most avowed pro-
Germans and traitors. They are caus-
ing internal strife by trivial differ
ences. Their opinions, merely mer-
cenary and personal, are causing a
sentiment, bordering on revolution.
Any effort to seriously divide the
American people at this time is an
act of treason. Such confusionists
shoule be publicly denounced by q
vote for the present incumbents or
loyal opponents. The Star has said
-'Patriotism is the refuge of the pro.
tessional politician"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-06-01
NEGRO RIvETER BREAKS RE-
CORD AND RECEIVES PRIZE

A gang of negro riveters working
at Sparrows Point, Md, in the plant
of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation
broke the worlds record for driving
rivets. One of the gang, Charles
Knight, drove 4,S75 three-quarter inch
rivets in nine-hour day. The previ-
Gus highest record was 4,442 made by
workman in a Scottish shipyard..
This Is the way the Negro is demon
strating his patriotism at home while
his brothers in black in the army are
showing it in France. Mr.. knight is
a highly respectable and industrious
citizen of Baltimore, a native of Vir.
ginia
kilograms announcing the new rec
Director-General for the Fleet Cor
poration and other officials connected
with shipbuilding. If bridge of
ships will enable our soldiers to go
over, to be fed and our allies to have
supplies, the Negro will have large
share in building these ships. Mr..
knight is one of thousands of negro
shipworkers At Newport News Yards
alone there are about 5000 employed.
Commenting on this performance Of
work the Washington Times of May
IS said" Not many months ago Ger
man propagandists were spreading the,
story that the colored people of the
South, even as far North as this city,
were preparing to revolt against the
Government and do what they could
to hinder the work of the war.
Day before yesterday there was a
revolution, but it was not the kind
the Germans planned. Charles Knight,
colored, and seven colored helpers,
turned upside down every record that
had ever been made for driving rivets
into the hulls of ships
That is the kind of revolution the
colored men of this country are car
rying on
That is the kind of revolution
they may be depended on to carry on
to the end of the war.
Foreman knight set an excellent
example of efficiency to every citizen
of the country, whether he be black
or white.
Lord Northcliffe awarded knight
S125.00, the first International prize
for the best score above all previous
records. Knight will attempt to set
another mark.