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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-24

abandoned German dugout. At tho
height of the firing British officer ap-
pcared at This entrance.
THREATENED ARREST IS NOT
RELISHED by WAR PRISONERS
The sensation was apparently not
pleasant one for him.
lie looked me over coldly and
shouted between explosions, with some
you doing hcrc?'
Il am lodging cannon balls" L
shouted back with what thought was
Il light touch of lcvity.
81 shall have to arrest YOU" he said.
frown.nE his displcasurc
please do I said warmly. arrest
meaning shelter somewhere from thoec
awful shells.
Evidently this changed his mind. He
disappeared rom the opening. was
not much afraid OF his arrcsting me.
because to get to me he would have
had TO come out on the other side from
an underground entrance leading into
the emplaccment. He would have to
come through quite Il distance of open
space to &c: 20 mc--and the concert
was going too strong. II was not like
~ that any one would be foolish
enough to take chance and venture in
;hc open.
II say, can't | come IN thcre?" l
asked anx iously
Certainly not" he said
With that he disappca. ed and the
storm began again.
To Gu; long story short I stayed
There until the light or day faded and
the artillery fire ceased Then | found
my English lieutenant. and VIC made
our way in the darkness back TO n
place of safety
But his new boots were ruined He
took II rather hard.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-24

bend. When tubing is installed. care
must be taken TO have as few bends
as possible and no sharp bends.
Somewhere In the gas line there
usually IS "a water tap and straincr
as 6. Here will be found much Of the
feed line trouble The water trapped
here may check the how of the case
line. The gauze straincr may be dirty.
Every week or two. about half a cup
ful Of gasoline should be drawn out
Of this trap. II water be in IT.. II will
be the first to drain or.
Finally. we come to the carburctor
itself. The gasoline will enter the
carburetor through the float valve f,
but generally must first pass the
strainer q. Sometimes dirt will get
in the passes OF the float saive, or un-
der the valve needle and SO cause the
level Of the gasoline in the float cham
Der to he too low or too high. respec-
lively.
The float and the noat valve mcchan-
ism do sometimes get out of order,
but their troubles are generally such
az will cause the level TO be too high.
and mixture too rich. rather than
too low and too weak.
To-Day most cars nave the vacuum
FEED -ystem. While the mechanism OF
The vacuum tank will sometimes stick
or get cut OF order. the troubles of
this system will generally be due to
air leaking into the vacuum chamber
and so destroying the vacuum. When
this is the case. the tank will beccme
dry. 10 that opening the pet-cock at
bottom OF il VIII show IL the trouble
| is due to the tank. * gasoline flows
, out OF the pet-cock Won know fh.,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-24
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q. I would like come information aiou.
storing car Cor the winter. have = 1913
model y @ car. 1t Is just standing In
be in storage several months. and would
be much Obliged to you IL you will toll
me the things 10 do to keep IL ia good
shape. u II
a. Jack UP all four wheels. and wrap the
tires while on the wheels in strips OF paper
rs new tires are sold. Il. sure that they arc
dry nTTt. Keep the top up. to prevent
miidew. TAX. out tho storage battery and
send IL to III. nearest scrvic. station. with
Instructions 20 have IL given = charge once
month. Drain the water OF the cool
Ing system. In doing this study the system.
and see where water could be lott in pockets
and then break what Ioinis are necessary
70 drai The water oMt hM The I.t .ncl. 1t
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-24

abandoned German dugout. At tho
height of the firing a British officer APP
Dcarel pt This entrance
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-24

no!s people. who viii operate in Loutsl.
ana: S525.0o0 company which Pitts
burgh and Oklahoma city mon will orr
Sanize to mine lead and zinc In OKLA
homa: 100000 collier!cs corporation
which Kentucky. Michigan and Penn
sylrania developers have organized to
mine 600 acres OF coal land in ken.,
tucSy. -,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-24
Mining Manganese In rnncu.ll.

GRAHAM. VA. February 23.-The
Tilcr Manganese Corporation. capital
ICED 1T $4,000. has been incorporated
TO mine manganese in Tazewell County.
The company has acquired land which
is said to be rich in manganese. Pl j.
Kelley. OF Bluetteld. w. Va. Is presi-
dent OF the company.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-24
PAIR OF NEW BOOTS
NEARLY COST LIFE
NContinued from First PAGE

CONTINUED from First Page)
TO understand shell shock. The sound
seems 10 penetrate your brain. 1t Is
as though every explosion struck
physical blow under your brain.
Directly behind the sap where was
crouching was small what-had- been
machine-gun aperture that led into an
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-20
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS for lefty repairs u :. En-
gineer Once. OLD Federal Buildins, VII
raIngtou, Del Sealed proposals Tor repairs
- ,etty al mouth OF Broadkii klver. Del /.
Viii IL, received here until j m. July 10.
lois. and then opened Further informa-
lion on application
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-20

BOY wanted for general garage work Apply
DIS ShiDiey rect
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-20

BOY-Not over ~ years of age, for once
work Apply Experimental station. du
Pont Co. Henry Clay. Del. --~
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-20

JENNIE ENSEN. at the Jeanette Beauty
Parlor No. / W Seventh street Try
Violet Ray treatment. Open evenings by
apDOintTnent
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-20
CLASSIFIED ADNERTlS-
ING RATES

Ten cents per counted line tor llrst
insertion and sc per line for each sub
scquent insertion--based on minimum
OF three mes and six words TO tho
line.
Ali advertisements set Ia SIX point
fnonpareiil unless otherwise ordered.
llsht lace. II point TO Is point. per-
mitted ant harged Tor on sia-point
basis.
One month Insertion > per line.
NO ad accepted Tor less than three
iinCs.)
DAILY advertising for one year. 13c
Ger line per month on contract. mo
I'D accepted Tor less than three iines''
SPECIAL CT AsSlFlCArlcNS
Special notices, dividend notices, au-
nua meetings. elections. proposals:
uubiiC sans. auction sales anu sil
special -iassitlcations Will be charged
for at rate OF 1Oc q line Tor the nrst
insertion and Sc a line for each sub
segment insertion. Advertisements
running one month charged at montn-
~ rate
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-20

ADV ERTISiNG solicitor. Regular puphcn-
ton. Experienced. 500 Shipcy St
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-20

ROILERMAKERs. WATER TIGHT;
MUST RE FIRST-CLASS: BESt
WAGES AND PREMIUM PA.n1;;
APPLY AT ONCE. EMPipn NJ -
CAL co. MARCUS HOOK. PA.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-20
SHOCK COTTAGE
BELHAVEN HOTEL

Open June IS Send for races Reservations
nov being made NJ =. Barnett. formerly
of Shock COTTAGE.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-20
ZION VIII MINGTONS LEADING CLASSIFIED MEDIUM a#$$%#
MALE HELP WANTED.

AtTpNtOBIi 4. mechanics Tor truck work,
Only first ella IS men need apply. Goon
wages. i9-hour week Packard Motor Gar
Co, 1905 Chippey street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-20

MAN wanted TO drive milk wagon aud
work around dairy. Apply 2Sl4 v Nine
tenth street Phone 4lS3-
N4F< wanted from 40 to 80 years of age.
who are neat in appearance and active,
or our saIesforce. No previous experience
,ecessarx We teach you and pay you
salary while being taught. Permanent and
Dieasant outside work. Apply al once to
Mr Bowen. sos Madison street.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. be nrst class genera
hand Apply Stirling. employ ment
,nsnas,er Electric hose and Rubber Co.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-20
MOTORCYCLES AND BICYCLES.

MOTORCYCLES for sale. Bag sssort-
Inent o. slghJiy used. az bargain prices
We have indians. Harley -D4VldS0ns aud
other diderent makes some 1875. /
aud 5 spoeda. l9i5's. l ana speed va
nave I9ls's win side cars attached These
machines nave boen traded in On new
models, have al been oyernaulsd and Ard
ia Al CONDITION. j. "A. AlinRick- 6OJ DE a.
ware SNenue.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-20
DETECTIVE AGENCY

WILMINGTON Detective Agency All
cases Immediately Investigated and strictly
Confidential Employ ment Bureau Law,
Building Ninth and Market streets second
door. Bel phone 632I
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-20
OCEAN GROVE, n. }.
THE. SHELBURNE

4 new. modern hotel hot and cold cun-
ming water IN every room. private ba hs
ocean pathway. facing paris and ocean.
Y. @. HAYNES
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-20
NlASsEusE.

DR. N-Dermatolugist FaVs cur
rector all blemishes removed from ths
face. Imperfect features tbirth. disease or
accidentl corrected rough. coarse pors
smoot he'd and skin refined complexion
cleared hollo~S and wrinkles removed.
Hours 20 anu 20 9. Equitable Bldg.
Room CO., Phone 1854
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-20

BRAKEAtAN-M MUST BE WE'LL EN-
pFRIENCED MAN. BEST W ACES
AND PREMIUM PAID. APFLl
EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT..
GENERAL CHEMICAL CO. CLAY
MONT. DEL.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-20

1915 mt DSON rUauSter. good paint. suUQ
mechanical cOn0ltlUn. hour goUo tires 4
barsaln 500. marry " AuAms. b west
lwe44ta street
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
EXAMINATIONS ENDED >
BY CROWDER ORDER
District Boards Also tO Cease ClhsSt-
fIcation OF RcEistrants on Com
plcuon Existing Cases,

WASHINGTON, Nov. l6.--Pro-
vost Marshal General crowder today
ordered the discontinuance OF all
physical examinations OF draft reg
islrants, and OF all work by district
draft boards on tho classification OF
rogistrants The physical examina-
tiaps have been given only to youths
of IS under orders issued upon ces-
satlon Of hostilitles.
District draft boards, General
Crowder said, have been instructed
to complete all records OF cases be-
fore them which relate entirely TO
the granting Of oCcupational eNemp
'ions or the consideration OF appeals
from focal boards on dependency
claims
All records ~ the exemption
boards are 10 b" preserved for future
disposition and the classification OF
tho 10 to 37-ycar-oid and lS-year'
old groups is to ho completed at The
earliest possible moment
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
TULSA WILL NEED
TO DO MORE WORK
Possibly Two Moro Days Taken Ia
Raise Quota-Industrics Arc
Contributing Nicely.
CLUBS ARE ASKED TO HELP
Intensely Patriotic Meeting Results
In RCNiNing Interest I'm
u. W. ". Campaign.

Tulsa city clubs have been called
in to back up tho long, thin line that
has heen attempting TO raise $780,
900 for the united war fund. II was
ANNOUNCED yesterday following a con-
ference Of the executive committee
and club presidents.
Instead OF completing the job yes.
terday as had been planned. the drive
must 80 on and luncheons Will he
held Monday and Tuesday If neccs-
sary TO complete the quota. Possibly
the amount will be raised Monday
Yesterdays meeting was patriotic
TO the extreme. Dr. L. S. Barton, who
was introduced as a man who sets
EN- af'rc. said the impression was
wrong--that ne was fire Insurance
agent.
There comes time now when
peace articles are to be signed" he
said. There comes time now when
the great army over there marks
'llilN duI Nhtlt IL nuNHlns LOT lllclll
to do. This drive represents the af-
fection and tender mercy America
has for the two million men soon to
come home to u.s. Wen not forget
them"
Mrs Maggie Bovry, n federal agent
for the agricultural department, paid
Tulsa singers "A compliment when
she said that she had heard the ma
tional airs sung all over the nation,
hut Tulsa was the only place where
they put vim and victory into the
Battle Hymn OF the Republic"
In her reference TO contributions
to the united war fund, she said that
it didn't matter how much man
gave to the fund, ii was the amount
he had left after he had given.
l. Cusden employees in the plant re.
ported $1,000 subscribed, $500 OF
which was cash
NicNory boys report 100 boys with
pledges OF $500. Girls reported
Lass pledges with total oi
I3,25774.
The directors announced 342 ,00C
secured from the residence district
collected by the women. The tOta
from all sources collected by womer
$7O,0jl.3l. The executive committee
has collected sl3O,OOO.
The total contributions TO date
nettcd 3224,000 at noon yesterday.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
UNITED WAR FUND DRIVE
EXTENDED TO WEDNESDAY

NEW YORK, Nov. with only
Sos tO5,fOS on hand towards its re-
viscd goal Of S2jO.OOO,OOO, Officials
OF the united war work campaign
announced tonight the drive, schcd-
uled to end Monday night. would be
continued until Wednesday night.
This decision. II was explained, .,
was reached after TeCcipt Of hun
dreds OF requests from all parts Of
the country demanding an extension
Of time because two days of the cam
paign were virtually lost as a result
of peace celebrations and because OF
the n6uenZa. epidemic, suli severe
in many localities, had further
checked the effort of workers.
Eleven s,atcS have passed their
quotas, according 20 io.cgrdms re
Cclved at national headquarters. but
pending official confirmation, none
OF these reports has h'"n recognized
u was announced tonight that
John H. Rockefeller, jr., chairman
oC the greater New NO.k committee,
will address" 500 church rungrcga-
uunS horc simultaneously tomorrow
In an appeal ror rou'ribuuons. Eight
hundred phuuoGraphs have been
placed IN the churches. and at a
gwen hour records made by Mr.
Rockefeller win he played.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
RED CROSS CARTONS FOR
FRIENDLESS MEN FILLED

Two thousand Catrons sent by
Suthwestern headquarters OF the
hed Cross TO Tulsa to he filled for
then in the service overseas who
nave no families or friends, are rap
.uIy being requested by persons who
are anxious to carry Christmas cheer
70 someone in the service.
Inc sum realized for the Red
I.oss on the sale Of old rubber tires
curing the week will he appropriated
the same cause and the boxes len
over will he filled with cigarets and
ssNeets Tor our brave men in khaki
over there
q, Collecting tires also Will be con-
anued IN the interest OF the cause
10 ' don forget that every old tire
Sng around in YOUR garage. will
Suhg good cheer to several men in
.ne service. Hang that old tire on
NE POLE either at Second and Boston
" Flt,h and Boston.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17

WASHINGTON. Nov. 16.--Whlle
President Wilson himself had not
had the matter brought TO his at
tcntion today. officials regard 1t as
entirely unlikely that commission
Of Germans would be permitted TO
come to tho United States at this
time under amy circumstances. Tho
laFst note OF Foreign Minister Sof
addressed to Secretary lansing ask
ing President Wilson's permission for
II German commission 10 visit the
United states to explain the food
situation had not been received at the
state department but the Associated
Press announcement OF Its coming
was read with interest.
II was pointed out that the United
States and Germany are still at war,
although the armlstice has been
signed and consequently II In regard
ed as inconceivable that any German
delegation could come to America.
1t is suggested here that this
latest note may be an effort on the
part of tho Germans to arouse a
sentiment among the people OF the
United States OF German descent IN
favor OF softening the terms that will
be dictated at the peace conference.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17

p, The AsNocisted Press.
PARIS, Nov. l6.-t:45 p. m)--
Baron Sonnino. the italian foreign
minister, had luncheon today with
Colonel +. NJ. House, and while the
meeting was largely social, some OF
the prel!mInaries Of the inter-allied
conference and the peace congress
were discussed. Italian Premier
Orlando is detained in Italy by the
illness Of his wife and the British
electoral campaign is largely oc-
cupying the time OF the British
leaders, but prompt teleGraphic CX-
change between tho capitals permits
the adjustment Of many details. \
IN official exchanges with Wash
'1ngton, CIlonel House is able TO
communicate with President Wilson
al, the white house within ten min
utss. The conferences and exchanges
will be suspended Sunday. Colonel
nOuat Will ldhf a llIE dh if'bli''
tour over the Marne battlefield and
will visit Chateau-Thierry.
II is believed that the informal
exchanges will continue until the lat
ter part Of November when the inter
allied conference reasSemhles form
ally. The voting in the British cleo
toral campaign until December 2S
may defer the peace congress beyond
that time.
A semi-official note declaring
that some countries had chosen
their peace plenipotentiaries has led
10 much comment on the personnel
Of the delegations but no announce
ments have beer made, although 1t
Is generally accepted in Paris that
President Wilson and Secretary Of
State lansing will Join Colonel House
With a large staff Of secretaries and
shipping food and other experts.
Admiral Benson will he here as naval
advisory 10 Colonel House.
Owing 10 the distaLce IL IS be-
heved that Japanese Ambassador
Ma,sul probably will represent
Japan. He formerly was secretary
OF the Japanese embassy at Wash
ington. NJ II. Nesnitch. he Serbian
minister, probably will represent
Serbia as Premier Pachitch is Ill. .
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
TRANSPORT is ENDED
No More Soldiers Will Be
Sent OVcrsca; Orders
Are Issued.
RAINBOW TO RETURN FIRST
Troops May Be Back by
Jan. /; Movement to
BE Rapid.

WASHINGTON, Nov. l6 Move
mont Of American troops across the
Atlantic has stopped entirely aud de-
mobilization Of troops In canton
ments and camps at home is under
way.
General March, chief OF staff,
made this announcement today, out
lining the war departments plans In
has been asking since the day the
armistlCc was signcd and It became
apparent the war was over. lie said
orders already ISSUED would send
100000 men back to civil life within
two weeks and that when tho pro-
gram was In fun swing about $4,000
would quit the army daily.
Fighting divisions OF General
Pershings' army in France VIII be
demoblliEcd as far as possible in
their home communities. The chief
OF STAFF would make no prediction ~
to when the first division would start
home It appears probable, how
ever, the flow OF returning troops can
be In full tide before February /,
Quarters will he available for them
at the cnntonments by that time.
Rainbow tO Return Early.
Some officers regard 1t as possible
certain divisions MAY bc recalled Ia
advance OF the general return move
nent, General March indicated that
the end tRuiubOw) division, BECAUSE
II is composed of men from 26 states,
and in recognition OF the fighting
record it has made in France. would
be marked for special treatment. The
26th (Ncw England national Buard)
and the Alst (SunscD divisions are
in the same class 30 II would not
cause surprise, therefore, II these
lthree organizations should be desig-
mated by General Pershing AS the
first To- return. with six weeks OF
1918 left it is possible they may be
home before New Years day
experimenting General March's
| statement, Secretary Baker said 1t
| would not be necessary 10 MAINTAIN
| all the existing CantOnments for de-
mobilization purposes ana that a
study was now being made of those
desirable for that purpose. The 9th
ers. with all the divisional camps, he
Indicated, will be abandoned az soon
| as the men now occupying them have
| been mustered out.
| Order Of Rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation will be In the fol
| lowing order.
First development battalions. n
in number and comprising 9s,l99
| men
Second -Consclcntious objectorB
! not under arrest.
/ Third Spruc" production division
Fourth Central tralning schools
/ for Officers. with some modifIca-
. lions
FInh-unitcd states guards now
numbering $4,000 men.
| Sixth Railway units
/ Seventh Depot briGadea.
Eighth Replacement units,
Ninth Combat divisions,
1--WE have In the United States now
/ something like 100000 men and u
muster out force Of that kind, Of
course. viii take some time" said
General March
Each man has 70 be examined
hysicalIy. his final accounts nhd"
.u mat me men may get compensa
uun they are entitled 70. Blank forms
/ are being shipped lo the various
. t,,ErIH E. ~ uN rtGt StN EN'TEES
rlilS SECTION
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
Marshal FOch Tells
Allied Soldiers They
Win Greatest Victory

PARIS. Nov. 1G.-MprShaI EOCh.
C0mmauIcr-iu-Chl has addressed
the following message Ia the allied
armies:
"OffiCcr-S, nOn-CamnIissloncd Of
ficcrs and soldiers OF the allied
armies:
"Af"cr having rcsolutcly stopped
the enemy. you have for months
fought him with faith and indie
fatigablc energy. without respite.
hUu have won the greatest battle
In history and saved thr most sa-
cred CsIus'-thc liberty OF the
world.
BE proud. You have adorned
your flags with immortal glory.
Pustcrity preserves for you It's re-
COgnltiOn."
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
Rain flinders Harvest.

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 16.-Con-
tInued rain has Mndered harvesting
in the rice belt OF Texas and virtually
every rice mill has been ordered
closed down. This was announced by
the rice division of the United states
Southern Rice Growers association.
Movement from the fields has been
limited during the past month. Labor
conditions contribute only partly TO
the poor movement.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17

AMSTERDAM. Nov. i6.--The new
German government, according to a
dispatch from Berlin, has telegraphnd
the secretary OF the navy to see tina,
complete discipline is observed In tn"
German fleet The telegram con
clndcd. 1--WE will only get peace If
we loyalty fulf.ll the conditions OF
the armist.cc.'
BASEL. Nov. Ia CElayIs.) Tho
new German government has ad-
dressed an appeal to the submarine
crews explaining that it is ind,s-
penSa bile that the armiStiCc cOndI-
tions be carried out rapidly.
LONDON. Friday. Nov =. Fro
liminarv discussions concerning 'nc
handing over 81 tho Gcrm4n feet
were held touicht AZ PoSyth, on the
,Tirrh o( Forth. Scotland. on the
Admiral Sir David Beatty and de''.
gates from the German soldiers ana
sailors council and the German Ni''
adUral Meurcr.
Nhile the cruiser koeniEShcrE'
which brought the German delegates.
was so miles off the Isle OF May, on
the Scottish coast this afternoon II
was met by British vessels NALch es-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
German African Forces
Surrender to British

LONDON. Eov. lin compliance
Nilh~thc terms of the armistice, the
German forces I'm east Africa under
General Won ICttuw-N -Norheck. 'ur-
rendered on November -, on ih"
ChambcM river. south Of kasama.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
ENEMY WOULD SEND
MISSION TO AMERICA
Foreign Secretary SOlf Makes Pro-
pnSal to lay Conditions RcfOrc
Nation In New Appeal.
PLEA WILL MEET REJECTION
Coming or Enemy tn America II Re-
gnrdcd InCunCclNnblc--Notc Not
Received nt Capital.

nv The Associated Press.
BERLIN. Nov. l6.-CRy Wireless
10 London. O5 p. m Foreign Sec
rcary Solf has sent message 10
Secretary Of state Lansing urgently
requesting President Wilson to give
permission for German commission n
to Immediately leave Germany for
the United States No as to personally
lay before the American government
the conditions existing here and 10
assure tho taking OF steps TO pur-
chase fuodstuffs.