davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-18
WAR SURPLUS CAN BE,
SOLD, OFFICERS ASSERT

Army officers say there will be no
difficulty in disposing of any war
surplus" that may exist after the de-
mobilization Of 100000 men of the
United States Army.
1t is declared there will be no sur
plus food for the world for the next
five years. AS to munitions, guns
and airplanes, they are to be always
a part Of the Army equipment, and
will not be sold.
A large number Of motor cars and
trucks. typewriters and general furni-
ture undoubtedly will be put on the
market in a few months Most Of
the large NUMBER OF horses purchased
in France. have broken down and
probably will be disposed of in that
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-18
-DlsTRIcTFU SITUATION
is DECLARED EXCELLENT

The District fuel administration de-
clared today that Washington need
have no fear Of an anthracite short
age during the coming winter. pro-
vided h$useholders conserve fuel.
it was stated that most of the pub
lie has it's coal in for the winter, or
at least q sufficient amount to last
withno wastage. It is contended by
the administration that those who run
short OF coal will have only them
selves to blame. dealers having large
supplies to meet all needA
The fuel situation at present in
washington IL considered better than
in many years OF pre-war timeA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-18
ARE YOU WORTH DYING FOR?

quota fund for the United War Work Campaign
Washington $8OOOOO approximately s. for man,
woman and child in the District of Columbia. I
If the readers of The Star of them that for
every member each household least 81 subscribed the
raised for the larger subscriptions already made
or which will be made others who
help. -.
This money used make life happier and safer
for the bows who have their lives that lives and
liberties might be safeguarded.
How many 100000 Washngtonians who daily buy
Star answer this appea Subscriptions may be sent to
24 Street or will be received The Office
bank in the city.
WERE YOU WORTH DYING FOR?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-18
GERMANY NO LONGER
TO TOLERATE DICTATOR

BASEL. Switzerland. November 49,
Prince Macmillan of Baden. the for
mer German imperial chancellor, in an
article in the Prussian Year Book, in
which he reveals certain facts about
his brief term in the chancellorship,
says:
THE German people by the forma-
tion Of popular government is lib
Grated from the dictatorship of Gen.
Ludendorn and will never tolerate
another.
'It would be shame for Germany
If it's enemies. wishing to talk only
with legally established govern
ment, were themselves obliged to con-
woke a constituent assembly. The
government should not surrender this
Initiative. If it governs democratic
ally it can be assured of the support
of all Germans animated by liberal
ideas in the accomplishment of its
gigantic task"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-18
MIR. Mann LEAVES
PLANS TODOCTORS
Back After Years Absence;
Will Become Speaker if
They Permit.
"NEvER FELT BETTER"

'I never felt better in my life. but
it's not for me to decide whether am
in physical condition to assume addi-
tional work as Speaker"
This is the answer given to The Star
today by Representative James R.
Mann of Illinois, minority leader in
the House, when asked on his return
after a years absence from legislative
duties if he will accept the Office Of
Speaker in the next Congress.
my physicians must answer that
after a careful examination" con-
tinued Mr.. Mann. "I am going to give
them a chance to find anything that's
wrong with me. Then I will be fair
with the republicans. telling them just
what is the condition of my health and
just what dependence they can place
upon it,
Representative Mann returned to his
Office in the Capitol today from his
farm in Illinois. where he has been
looks strong and vigorous.
Will Go to Johns Hopkins.
Over long-distance telephone today
Representative Mann was making ar
rangements to go to John Hopkins
Hospital in Baltimore for a thorough
examination to determine his exact
physical condition. It was to this hos
pital that he went about year ago
when he suffered a breakdown.
'If Jim Mann's health will permit
him to say. Boys, il you want to
make me Speaker, I will be glad
to take the job,, there is no doubt
that he will be elected to the Office,
is the unanimous opinion expressed
by the five republican members who
have been mentioned as likely candi-
dates for Speaker. This seems to as
sure his election without opposition
if the physicians pronounce him
physically fit.
''They have all been kind and sweet
to me- said Representative Mann to-
day. '1 have been away from work
for nearly year, and perhaps / have
gotten out Of the habit of legislative
work.
He smiled as though he doubted his
own words.
'"The republican members are very
kind in their wish to do me honor, and
have made me happy by their pledges
Of suppprt-we will see what the doc
tor says $780,
Shows Elationrover Return.
Representative Mann showed by ac-
ton more than by words that he is glad
IL
that he would feel it a climaxing honor
to his long and earnest labors in Con-
gress If he is found worthy politically,
mentally and physicall.to be Speaker of
the House when the reconstruction leg
islation is passed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-18
HUNS DEMOLISH AASCHE
WHEN THEY EVACyATE,
KILLING THREE WOMEN
BY e. PERCY NOEL,

BY T.. PERCY NOEL,
Cablegram to The EvenfnE Star
nnd Chicago Daily News. Copy.
right, 1915. ----s-
WITH THE BRITISH FORCES
IN FRANCE, November 1s.-On
visiting the ruins of the Bel.
gian village of Aasche, a place
Of 1900 Inhabitants, I learned
that it had been demolished by
the German soldiers before they
left Tuesday. At 8 o'clock on
the evening of November IL
soldiers poured gasoline over
an ammunition train standing
at the station. They then
ignited it by throwing hand
grenades. The explosions that
resulted made uninhabitable
every house in Aasche. killing
three women and wounding q
score of others. Several German
officers also were wounded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-18
HUNGARIANs MOBILIZE
TROOPS ITO. KEEP ORDER"

BASEL. Sunday. November 1.-THE
government has ordered
the mobilization of troops on a pretext
that it is necessary for the mainte-
nance Of order. according to a Prague
dispatch from the Cxecho-slovak press
bureau, which quotes sadvices from
Skalitz.
+, Four clssses have been called upon,
and among the troops mobiHsed are
StoyakS. z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-18
ALLEN ADAMS KILLED.
He Was Aerial postman Between
New York and This Citv

NEW YORK. November 18-Allen
Adams. civilian instructor at the gov
ernment aviation camp near Hampstead,
Long Island. and Aerial Postman be-
tween New York and Washington, was
instantly killed today. when his machine
got out Of control ana crashed 70 the
ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-18
BOl SHEV|N WOULD
ExIERM|NATE FOES

LONDON. November IS. s:25 pm
Information at the disposal OF the
British government, Foreign Secretary
Balfour declared In the house Of COM
mons today. is to the effect that the
policy of the bolshevik gov--
ernment in Russia ID one Of extermina-
tion by starvation, murder and the
wholesale execution Of all persons who
do not support their regime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-18
DUPLICATE LABELS
F0R0VERSEASeFB
-
New Regulation Affecting
Christmas Packages to !.
American Soldiers.

Relatives of soldiers oyeaseas who
wish to send them Christmas pack
ages and who have not received by
November 81 the label. already made
out by the soldier, which entities
them to procure from gift headquar-
ters the official carton to be mailed
abroad, will benefit by a new special
regulation, according to- announce
ment from the committee chairman,
Mrs. Soule.
After November 81 a duplicate label
will be given out provided. however,
that the person asking for the label
is willing to bring with him a sworn
statement that he is the nearest hv.
the soldier for whom the box Is In
tended. Under no other circumstances
will the duplicate label be given out
There is no restriction on printed
matter being put In the box, proV1oeo
there is no handwriting.
Must Be No Delay.
Although the time limit for mail
ing these Christmas boxes has. by
agreement between the Red Cross
and the Post Office Department, been
extended ten days, or until the last
day of November, those having labels
which entitle them to the official
rartons in which gifts may be sent
are urged not to delay in presenting
these labels at committee headquar--
ters. woodward & Lothrop's. second
floor. This is the only station In the
District when these labels may be
exchanged for cartons
The time was extended, 1t is an
nounced. because of the delay in re-
ceiying from abroad the labels made
ents. But inasmuch as many labels
are vet expected, and to avoid last
minute congestion, Washingtontans
are strongly advised to present their
labels at the earliest possible mo-
ment. = Each soldier has been given
the opportunity to choose the per
SON from whom he would prefer MS
Christmas remembrance to come.
Two Pounds Fifteen Ounces, Limit.
The box may be packed to the
OF course, a soldier doesn't want USE
less, cumbersome articles which he
might have to leave behind him some
where. Here is short list of some
excellent suggestions. fsi rangIng N
price from 6 cents to ss; Ihaayiins iha VI, 9
soap, hard candy, knife. handker-
chiefs, smoking tobacco. pipe, chew
ing gum, electric pocket light, safety
razor, leather gloves. trench mirror
and chocolate almond bars
twenty 1--WE Of the members OF the
District Of Columbia Chapter of the
Red Cross are serving every day from
3 until S. inspecting the boxes and
giving advice on choice OF pur-
chases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-18
EX-KA|SER GOING
BACK TO GERMANY,
COPENHAGEN HEARS
Disturbances in Holland Said
to Prompt His Reported
Intention.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
AMSTERDAM, November IS,
11:A a.m.-The former German
empress has arrived in Holland.
making the trip by airplnne, ae-
cordin& to the ZeveAaar CORE =,
spondent Of the Tele8raaf.
LONDON, November 18, 3 AZ
am. - The Potsdam soldiers
and workmen's committee learns
that William Hohenzollern in
tends to return to Germany be-
cause of disturbances in Holland,
according to Copenhagen dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph
Company. The Lokal Anzeiger
of Berlin states that he is likely
to be permitted to return. I:
Prince Eitel Frederick, son of
the former emperor, has ap-
pealed to his comrades of the
Potsdam garrison to placesthem-
selves at the disposal of the new
government in Germany. ~
Ex-Kaiser Was sswished ons Dutch
MAARN, Holland. Saturday. Novem-
Der 16.-count Charles Won Bentinck,
son Of Count GODDARD. in an interview
today, declared that his father was
unaware of the intended coming of
the former German emperor until last
Sunday, when the Dutch government
telephoned, asking him If he would
receive the exile. The count acceded
to the request as a duty to the Dutch
government. :
The former emperor's host seems
somewhat embarrassed over the deli
cate charge given him. as his family
has considerable English connections:
Count Charles said that he asked the
former emperor:
Well, how long will yon remain ?'s
That depends upon the Dutch gov
ernment," was the reply.
There are no indications that the
former crown prince intends to Join
his father.
Former Empress to Join Ex-Kaiser.
LONDON. November 1.-THE for
mer German empress and the wife Of
the former German crown prince will
leave for Holland in q few days on
mems and soldiers council. according
to Potsdam reports received at Copen-
hagen by the correspondent Of the
Exchange Telegraph. 4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-18
Expected to Heed Appeals.

Following announcement from John
Wntt director general OF the cam,
nai~n and a letter from President
Wilson urging immediate oversub-
scription Of the fund % !, neGsssary
hnth published in yesterday's papers
the Washingtonians are expscted TO
come to a better realisation OF thstr
duty and ~give till It hurts. That IL
viii be necessary to give tin !. Il
hurts" has been wade clear by tee
subscriptio4s sahounced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-18
PAYMENT FOR WAR
TODRA|N GERMANY
Total Exacted by Allies to Be
Gauged by Nations Power
to Revive Trade.

= Study Of Germany's financial situa-
tion has been undertaken by govern
ment agencies here with a view to
throwing light on the ability Of the
German nation to pay big sums as
reparation for devastation of invaded
countries.
Unofficial reports indicate that Ger
manys national debt represented
mainly by war bonds held within the
emnire. u new nsarlA a31s 600 ,Qo0. 600,
or more than two-f1fths of the esti-
mated national wealth Of ejghtys Ajl-
lions. E:.ss ]
Although there has been no ph6ciaf
announcement or intimation of the
aggregate amount which the allies
will expect Germany to pay. it is GER
tain to run into billions Of dollars.
Necessarily, the terms of payment
must accord with Germany's ability
to pay.
Trade Revival to Be Gauge.
This ability will be measured by the
nations power to revive her peace
time industries and trade. and to tax
this for state purposes. Financial OBJ
servers here say some claims for res
toration and restitution set forth by
interests ir. few allied nations are
,extravagant, because they are beyond
Germany's ability, even though this
be estimated at the highest.
The victorious allies will not con-
cern themselves primarily, it is be-
lieved, with Germany's redemption of
1aay nof 1nhf cf hi fG
largely internal. Comparatively small
amounts of German war bonds are
owned outside Germany. and perhaps
the largest sums are held by citizens
of the United States. former German
subjects.
ternal conditions in Germany in the
past do not believe the government
will repudiate the internal indebted
ness, but think rather that taxes will
be made SO heavy as to force citizens
to turn in their bonds in settlement
In. this way the debt would be con-
ce1ed without actual reputation.
There is some discussion in official
circles here of the advisability of the
allies requiring payment of an in
definite amount for reparation. this sum
to, be determined in the future by COM
missions, as the physical reconstruction
progresses in Belgium and France, and
more, clearly determined than now II
is pointed out that future prices can
not be measured accurately at present
Interest in the subject on the part OF
American officials is somewhat indirect
inasmuch as the government expects
none of the payments to go to it's credit
Enormity Of Germany's Task.
Whatever may be the weight of the
final burden of reparation and resti-
tuition to be placed on Germany, the
enormity of the task ahead of hel
may be illustrated by comparison o1
her national debt with that of the
United States.
Germany has ss.ooo,ooo population
and $50, ,00o, 900, 900 Of estimated wealth
to pay $4,000, GOO, 900 of war debt al.
ready created.
The. United States has 10000, ,00(
population, and an estimated nationa
wealth of $3.50, 600, 100000 to pa,
nearly SIT, ,eo0. .o0o.0 900 war debt alread,
created. or approximately 100000
900 within another Six months.
! This means that the per capita bur.
den will be at least three times
greater, in Germany than in the
limited States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-18
German Takes Off Arms.

hfter dinner the German said that
,s thought lie did not need arms, but
ismarked that he had felt nervous
curing the afternoon, after the Ger
man infantry had retreated. as he was
uncertain as to what the Americans
might do. All three took of their
side arms and spent the night at the
hotel. The German slept on the first
, floor and the Americans directly
,,bove. They had breakfast together,
and finished checking the guns. after
which. Lieut. Gruner gave the German
:; receipt for them.
.!9st before noon the German or
dered the hotel to serve cholocate
;lad began packing up his effects. He
;oid the Americans that $500 machine
s.uns awaited them in Longuyon. Two
+, o~derlies brought up his horse and,
tucking the receipt into an inside
pocket. the enemy officer mounted,
aaying goodbye. Then he added:
II hope my troubles are over for a
bile. I hope to forget all about
suns and war and battleields for
ever"
He rode away. his orderlies follow
ing him in a horse-drawn cart
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-18
Third American Army Moves,

To the Sd American Army, under
command of Gen. Dickman. went the
honor of the move forward today. To-
light the new line is approximately
fifteen kilometers north-northeast-
ward from the point of departure. al
CONTINUED on Second Page.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-18
LIMITED TRANSFERS
COVER 'F|NGtlllEs
= ------.-- -.
Both Washington Companies
in Arrangement Which viii )
Start Wednesday,.

The system Of intercompany trans
fers between the lines Of the Capital
Traction Company and the Washing
in the navy yard section in the north
east will become effective Wednesday
morning.
Vice President ]. H. Hanna of the
Capital Traction Company, in a COM
munication to the Public Utilities
Commission, under date of Saturday,
and received by the commission this
morning, says:
! ''It has been arranged between. this
company and the Washington Rail-
way and Electric Company to insti-
tute the system Of intercompany
transfers at 8th and East Capitol
streets and sth and H streets north
east Wednesday, November 20.
I'VE .inclose a copy of notice
which will be posted in the cars of
Sur Florida avenue line, announcing
this fact, as soon as notices can be
printed"
Details of Arrangement.
The notice referred to. and which is
now in the hands of the printer, fol-
lows:
Beginning November. 20. 1918, in
accordance with the tSrn1s of an
agreement between the street railway
companies and the Public Utilities
Commission. intercompany transfers
will be issued upon request by con-
ductors of northbound cars to pas
sengers on 8th street east. good on
eastbonnd cars at Sth and East Capt.
x>l &c nd
and H streets northeast, except to
passengers who have presented trans
fers.
Conductors Of cars on. sth street
bound for nassIv navy yard ,ac,s will "a accept
sengefs of westbound cars of the
Washington, Railway and Electric
Company at 8th and II streets, Sth
and D streets and 9Th and East Capt.
tol streets. but, transfers will not be
issued to said passengers ?. by, this
company"
Result Of Ticket Order.
The establishment of these inter-
company transfers is the result OF
the order of Public Utilities Commits
sion abolishing the six tickets for a
quarter and the establishment of the
straight 'fve-cent fare, it being Or
dered at that time that intercompany
transfers should be put in operation
between the Washington Railway and
Electric Company and the Capital
Traction Company at points in the
northeast and navy yard section to
The new transfer system is the re-
suit Of an agreement between the
Public Utilities Commission and the
officers Of the street railway. Later
the Public Utilities Commission Will
trecefve a report from Consulting En-
gineer Bee1er recommending the es-
| adjustment of transfer points in
other parts Of the city between the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-18
Glad War Is Over.

Upon reaching the outskirts Of Spin
court they were met by a lone German
lieutenant who spoke English. He con-
Quoted the Americans to the village
hotel, where billetS had been provided.
after saying he was glad to see them
and expressing his relief that his re-
sponSibility was past, the German
said:
Il am damn glad the war is over"
As the Americans entered Spincourt
the rear guards of German divisions
which had held the place were just
withdrawing. the Germans rejoicing
as they marched away. A few artii-
ierymen were pottering around the
big guns. as if they dreaded leaving
their pets behind. All the cannon
were camouflaged. and some had
names. One eight-inch gun was
named Martha and had a prominent
place on the front line.
The German lieutenant escorted the
americans to the hotel and endeay-
ored to make them comfortable. Lieut..
Nicolson and the German began
checking the guns and continued the
Vorh until dark. Then the German
Entertained the two lieutenants at
..inner. The German continued wear
ing his side arms until after the din
"Hr. the Americans also wearing
{ C5rS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-18
Kiss French Colors.


Thousands of returned prisoners in
the same wasted and exhausted cons
dition are arriving by all roads lead
ing through Alsace and Lorraine after
a tramp Of four days. during which
they lived only on what the popula-
ron, could spare from the meager sup
nlieS that had been left to theta
The British prisoners who came into
chateau Salins passed within a few
Yards of a party of German officials
whose well fed appearance furnished
a most striking contrast with the
boys. lwho, although they had been in
captivity only since April, had lost
ten. twenty and thirty pounds in
weiSht. The Britishers were received
vith great emotion by the inhabitants,
who did everything possible to make
easier the rest OF their pilgrimage. -
- g..ss9--
Joy. Kills Mulhausen Dean.