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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26
GERMAN PRESS COMPLAINS
WILSON HAS ALTERED VIEWS
Peace He Proposes Puts Empire at Mercy OF
Opponents, Says Tageblatt.

Germany at the mercy OF It's op-
ponents. Presldest Wilson's policy is
one OF brutal force. II Is possible he
hopes TO SOW dissension among the
German people. We must be prepared
for whatever may come"
The Socialist newspaper Vorwaerts
OF Berlin says II does not understand
whether complete internal reform on
the part OF Germany would make the
terms OF surrender easier. II con-
tinues:
"In any event. Mr.. Wilson errs II
he believes the former holders OF
power In Germany can ever regain
their power. Henceforth there will
be no power In Germany but that Of
the German people. Our opponents
who demand the dlsarmlng OF the
German people must realize that a
great nation cannot permanently be
rendered defenseiess. 1t will bo
demonstrated at tho peace conference
whether the war has been merely
adjourned or finally ended"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26
WILSON CRITICISES BAIRD
FOR AkTI-SUFFRAGE VOTE
In Letter TO HenneSsy, President
Says Senator Did Not Repre-
sent Jersey.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 2s.-Preslden,
Wilson in letter to-day to Charles
oC. Hennessy. No. 80 Park Row. New
York, declared that Senator Baird Of
New Jersey certainly did not represent
the true feeling and spirit" Of the peo-
pie Of his State when he voted against
the Suffrage amendment. Senator Baird
Is Republican and candidate for cleo
ton for the short term.
The Presidents letter follows:
May I not say how deeply inter
ested I am in the contest you are con-
ducting7 I cannot but feel that in ig-
noring my earnest appeal with regard
to the suffrage amendment. made in
the public interest and because OF my
intimate knowledge OF the issues in
volved, both on the other side OF the
water and hero, Senator Baird has GER
tainly not represented the true feeling
and spirit OF the people OF New Jersey.
! arm sure that they must have felt that
such an appeal would not and should
not he ignored. II would be a very
great make weight thrown into the in
ternational scale II his course OF action
while in the Senate could be reversed
by the people OF our great State"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26

COPENHAGEN. Oct. 20. With
few exceptions. the German pros
condemns President Wilson's latest
note. saying II Is an alteration OF his
former standpoint and betrays lack
Of comprehension OF recent events In
Germany. as well m misconstruction
Of what has happened there. 1t is
also said the note represents a con-
cession to the demands TO the Allied
nations.
rheodor Wolff writing In the
TaSeblatt OF Berlin. expresses great
disappointment. He says II always
has been n principle OF international
affairs not TO interfere with tho In
ternAtional problem OF other nations
President Wilson recognized this. hc
continues, in his Mexican speech In
June. 1916. but now, Harr Wolf de-
clares. this has been forgotten. lie
adds:
the peace which the President
proposes Is TO be a peace placing
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26
FRANK LAWRENCE,
LOTOS CLUB HEAD,
DIES SUDDENLY
Distinguished Lawyer and
Financier Falls Dead in st.
Regis Barber Shop.

Stricken with heart disease as ne
walked toward a chair in the bar
Der shop OF the st. Regis Hotel this
afternoon, Frank r. Lawrence. dis
tinguished lawyer OF No. so broadway
and known all over the world as
president Of the Lotos Club. where
he had presided twenty eight years,
fell to the floor. when picked up by
attendants he was dead.
Mr.. Lawrence. who was seventy
three years old, lived at No. S3t Mad
lson avenue. Besides his distinction
as n lawyer, he was also known as
a fnancier and sportsmen, and was
nj one time commodore of the Amer
lean Yacht Club.
He represented the Mutual Reserve
Insurance Company in the insuranc
estigations. 1t was also Mr.. Law
renee who as Past Grand Master OF
the Masons of New York State, led n
movement which Cancelled a debt OF
$500, 900.
At one time he was President OF
the Wheeling e. Lake Erie Railway
and a director in several other roads.
He succeeded Whitelaw Reid as
President of the Lotos Club and was
a prota agonist OF good living. having
presided over banauets at which most
Of the prominent men OF the world
had been guests. He had been called
the "happiest man in New York"
Although his health has not been
OF the best lately. Mr.. Lawrence still
engaged in practice, which he began
here forty Ave years ago. Three sons
survive.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26
PRISON FOR OFFICERS
IN FRENCH PLANE SCANDAL
Three LieutenantS Among Army
Men Guilty of Taking Gifts
From Manufacturers.

PARIS. Oct. 26.-Three lieutenants in
the army have been sentenced to a year
in prison and demotion and three nou-
commissioned officers have been sent TO
jail for three months as n result OF n
trial by court martial for accepting
gifts OF from 900 to 5000 francs for
manufactures in connection with the ac-
ceptance OF airplanes on behalf OF the
army. One lieutenant was acquitted by
the court martial.
A Swede named Unne. n director OF
the alrplane company. was condemned
to five years in prison. civic degradation
and fine Of 27.0OO francs He did not
appear for trial and sentence was pro-
nounced in his absence. Unne went TO
the United States on an official mission
which has since been cancelled. He is
believed to be there now.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26
HUSBAND KILLED RACING
TO SICK WIFE'S BEDSIDE
Friend Injured When Motorcycle
Plunges Over Forty-Foot En-
bankment in jersey.

The desire OF william Heister. a muni-
tions worker at the Pompton Powder
Works. Haskell. N. j.. to visit his wife.
III with pneumonia at No. Ss Hamburg
Avenue. Paterson. cost him his life. and
his friend. William Marhsner is dying in
the Haskell Hospital.
Heister and Marshner live in one OF
the powder company's houses After an
urgent call they set out for Paterson on
a tandem motorcycle. According to the
police they were driving at breakneck
speed. The machine became unmanaga-
Bile and upon approaching a sharp curve
left the road. crashed through n fence,
over an enbankment and fell forty feet.
Heister was instantly killed, while
Marshner was hurried to the hospital.
He Is expected to die. .
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26
.AMERICANlzATlON WORK
SPEEDED UP BY STATE
Make English the Language of
Every Loyal American" Is
Campaign Slogan.

ALBANY, Dot 26.-The campaign for
Americanizing aliens in New York State.
which has been proceeding since May.
1917. Is to be speeded along under an
appropriation authorized by the State
Defense Council. The State military
census Is being used to give the educa-
tion authorities n list OF nom English
speaking men and women in every coun-
ty in the State.
The defense council has named w. c.
Smith, supervisor of immigrant educa-
tion OF the State Education Department.
as director OF education. and under him
the AmericaniZation programme OF the
Council of National Defense and the
United States Bureau OF Education will
be carried on.
The slogan OF the campaign will be
Make English the Language of Every
Loyal American in New York State"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26

LONDON. Oct. 25.--viscount Bryce,
former British Ambassador to tho
United States. speaking to-day at a
luncheon given at the American
Luncheon Club to the Inter-Ailied
Parliamentary Committee. said In dis
cusslng President Wilson's nd.e TO
Germany:
1T Is the stralghtest. simplest and
most candid expression OF opinion
that has been given in my lifetime,
II II is one OF the great qualities OF
n friend to be candid. then Germany
has a good friend In America. We
have the right 10 insist that the peace
shall be in accordance with our mill
tary victories"
Arthur Henderson. leader OF the
Labor party in the House OF Com
mons. said his impression of the note
was that Il would assist very ma
terially In clarifying the situation.
1T is of the highest Importance
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26
LATEST OFFICIAL REPORTS
AMERICAN.

WASHINGTON, Oct 26.-Follow-
ing is the communiTue from Gen.
Pershing, dated yesterday:
"On the Verdun front the battle has
continued with violence east OF the
Meuse. Late yesterday Thursday
our troops enlarged their important
gains south OF the Consenvoye- Dam
vlllers Road and occupied completely
the Bois d'Ormont. To-day (Friday)
the enemy counter attacked repeat
edly and with strong forces on the
front from the Bois dOrmont to the
Bois d'Etrayes.
Although supported by violent ar-
tillery and machine gun fire, the at
tacks were repulsed with extremely
heavy losses. Only in the Bois Belleu
did he succeed in slightly pushing
back our lines. At this point, after
three assaults had failed before the
stubborn resistance OF our troops, q
fourth attack caused us to withdraw
from the eastern part Of the wood
,, Hostile forces which attempted {
penetrate our position northeast oil
the Bois Belleu were driven bach
after severe struggle lasting
throughout the day.
West OF the Meuse our troops
have advanced in the face OF deter.
mined resistance on the slopes
northwest OF Grand Pre- and have
entered the southern portion OF the
Bois de Bourgogne."
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26
PRESS OF LONDON
FULLY SATISFIED
"Wilson Carries Iron Hand Under
Velvet Glove" Says Pail
Mall Gazette.

LONDON Oct. 26.-The London
newspapers greet President Wilson's
reply to Germany with unqualified
approval
The Pail Mall Gazette observes:
"rhC world will realize once more that
President Wilson carries an iron hand
under a velvet glove. II is needless
TO say that his answer will be in
dc.sed with enthusiasm by the peo-
LiSs and armies OF all the civilized
powers. The issue within Germany
itself may be FASTENED by the Presi-
dents frank intimation that the pres
snt constitutional changes carry no
convincing mark OF permanence OF
sincerity"
The Westminster Gazette says:
President Wilson has taken the Ger
man Government at its word and
proposes a course OF action which
must be a test of Its sincerity. W.
will not speculate what the terms o
an armistice az defined by Presiden
Wilson may be. They will be laiC
down by Marshal Foch and the AllieC
ana American commanders"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26
ALLIED ARMIES
HAVE WON 1000
SQUARE MILES
March Announces Several d
vision Commanders Are
Returning From France.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 2s.-The Al
lies have wrested from the Germans
1900 square miles Of territory In the
west since July Is. when the TeutOn
mood was at its height. Chief Of
Stan March announced this to-day.
at the same time pointing out that
400 square miles were snatched from
the enemy in the week.
In Flanders the Allies now control
1900 square miles, several times what
they had a brief time ago. All tho
rich coal fields OF Northern France.
except space Ave miles square on
the Escaut have been released.
Reverting briefly to the new italian
drive, between the Brenta and the
Piave. Gen. March said over 5000
, prisoners had been gathered in the
first days.
The General announced that officers
Of the American Expeditionary Force
were returning 20 this country. Gen.
Omar Bundy, who has been COM
mander OF the 5th Army Corps, first
field army. has been assigned to-
Camp Pike. Gen. Edwards, COM
mander OF the 26th Division, has been
assigned TO command Camp Lee.
Gen. Cameron. who had the 4th Di-
vision; Gen. Mcmahon. who had the
5th, and Gen. Buck, whose brave ac--
tion won him the Distinguished Ser
vice Cross, are also returning. Nc
Mahon will be assigned to a big field
artillery camp. but Camerons and
Bucks assignments are not yet an
nounced.
These shifts caused some SURPRISE
in army quarters. Gen. March said
they were made upon Gen. Pershing's
recommendations and that definite
foasons, therefore, had not been given.
All the men, March said. have done
splendidly. Perhaps. he sugge sted,
their physical condition, as a result
OF hard campaigning, may have DC
come impaired.
Major Gen. Duncan. who orig
had the nth Division and who later
was scheduled for return 10 this
|
pital and reported still fit for active
duty overseas.
General March pointed out that the
| Franco American lines from the
| Meuse to the O,se stood virtually
parallel to the great railway line near
the Belgian frontier and constituted
threat against that line through
out its entire length.
Among American divisions on the
line. General March Identified the
Seventy ninth (Pennsylvania. Mary
land and District OF Columbla) both
(Virginia, West Virginia and Penn
sylvaAia). Thirty-thlrd (Illinois).
Thirty second Georgia, Alabama and
Tennossee) as being east OF the
Meuse.
West OF the Meuse are the Sew
entv-sixth (New England and New
York;. Seventy eighth (New York,
New Jersey and Delaware). Seventy
seventh (New York Citv and vicin-
ity), Thirty-second michigan and
Wisconsin). and the Fifty eighth
regiment of REGULAR infantry.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26
SERBS CAPTURE OF NISH
To AFFORD LINE TO SEA
Enemy Showing Intention of Evacu-
ating Invaded Territory as
Quickly as Possible.

WITH THE ALLIED ARMIES ON
THE SERBIAN FRONT. VIA SAL
oNIkl. Monday October FL (Associated
Prcss).-with the capture OF Nish suf-
fcient rolling stock was taken to estsb-
lish shortly communications from the
Serbian front to the sea.
The enemy. In addition to showing
his Intention OF evacuating Serbia as
quickly as possible. apparently desires
TO give evidence OF more conciliatory
spirit. At the important gold mine near
Zaytcher which was abandoned last
week the machinery has been found In
tact. 1t was in charge OF an Austrian
Superintendent who was left behind with
instructions to turn over the mine to
| the Serbians.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26
BARS GERMAN MADE TOYS.
Dealer Refuses CcnsiRpment bought
Before the War.

Although having ordered and paid
for the shipment of German and Aus
trian-made toys which have just ar
rived at this port. before the United
States entered the war. Butler Broth
ers. merchandise jobbers, No. d95
Broadway. have refused to accept the
consignment. according to Walter
Scott, Vice-Presidcnt.
I'VE have refused to accept tho
shipment OF German-made toys and
china which has come to us from Hol-
land without notice." he said to-day.
I'VE will have no German made goods
in our stock"
Mr.. Scott also said he believes that
Germany's Willingness to permit these
goods to come safely here Is prompted
by a desire to rehabilitate herself in
this market. However, Butler Broth
ers feel that the American children
should have American-made toys. he
said.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26
BRITISH.

LONDON. Oct. 26.--Following Is
the report issued to-day by the War
once:
Early this morning we carried out
successful minor operation on the
borders OF the Forest OF Normal. cap
turing the hill known as Mt. Carmel
and the village of. .Englefontoine. with
n number of prisoners, Further north
our patrols have made progress al
certain points north OF the lie Ques
noy- -Valenclcnnes Railway"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26
BALKANS.

PARIs, Oct. 2e,-Following Is the
War once statement concerning
operations In the Balkans;
Along the Danube our artillery
fire damaged an enemy monitor.
French patrols inflicted casualties on
German detachments and took some
prisoners.
ION the Serbian front, from Para
chin to Kraiievo. we pursued the
enemy, taking 200 prisoners. The
enemy Is falling back northward."
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26
16-YEAR- old GIRL DRIVER
HELD FOR AUTO DEATH
Witnesses Say She Put on Mre
Speed After Killing Ten-Year-
OLD Girl.

Olga dab. sixteen years old. OF No.
273 Hicks Street. Brooklyn, was held In
$4,000 bail in Flatbush Court this morn
ing on charge OF homicide. The child
ran down and killed Jennie Stcqblle ten
years old. o. No. 332 Second Street, In
front OF her home last night while drlv.
ing an automobile belonging TO her
father NaJeeb Diab. editor OF the
Mirror OF the West. a Syrian publ
cation.
Miss Diab admitted in court she was
operating the automobile without a per,
init Witnesses testified .she put on
more speed and continued on her way
after the accident.
on request Of counsel. the case wai
adjourned until next Thursday.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26
FRENCH REFUGEES DIE
IN FLIGHT TO HOLLAND
Aged Persons and Babies Succumb
TO ExpoSure-2,ooo Reach Dutch
Provinces.

AMSTERDAM. Oct. 2s-weather-
beaten refugees. mostly from the north
of France. are coming into the Dutch
provinces OF Brabnnt and Limburg.
Some 1000 are now accommodated In
towns In these provinces. About five
per cent. are III from over-fatigue or
influenza and are being cared for In hos
pitfalls and converts.
Distressing stories are told about the
old people and babies who died from
exposure on the way and were buried
where they died.
In the last few days the Germans have
looted stores Unfortunately. One OF.
ficer demanded that a city official sur,
render his carriage. Being asked latel
for voucher. the officer pointed a re,
Volver at the head OF the owner, anC
4 said; This IL my voucher"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26
G DRIVES THE GERMANS FROM BOURGOGNE FOREST

we counseled together and formu-
lated plans can never be forgotten
From that hour the clouds began ia
lift, and the stars OF hope and vic
tory to-day are shining with a steady
glow.
I'VE are now confronted with diff
ferent and more complex problems.
feel confident they viii be met with
the high courage and the wisdom
which comes from lofty motives and
unself1sh hearts"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26

tenant Commander Russell. and
Frank I. Cobb. OF New York. who Is
on a special mission for the Depart
ment of state.
1T is with the keenest pleasure
that I find myself in France again."
said House.
upon my last visit, some eleven
months ago, the Allied fortunes
seemed to have struck their lowest
level. Those memorable days, when
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26
PORK PRICES SENT UP.
Minimum HOG Price Set At $3.50
and Products Take Jump.

CHICAGO. Oct 2S.-Minimum prices
for hogs for November has been fixed
at $3.50 as the daily average for pack
ers droves.
As packing house products have been
selling on a basis OF $3.50 for hogs. the
announcement to-day OF the new basis
for November resulted in a big jump OF
prices FOR pork, lard and ribs.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26
PASTOR MUST CLOSE CHURCH
Loses Court Fight 90 Keep t.oUse
of Worship Open sundays.

Justice Benedict In Brooklyn Supreme
Court to-day denied the petition OF the
Rev. l. J. Smith. pastor OF St. Josephs
Roman Catholic Church. KINGS Park
l., l.. for an injunction to restrain the
officials OF smlthtown from requiring
the closing OF his church tomorrow.
included In a general order directing all
meeting places shut up on account OF
the influenza Epidemic
Or. Smith declared the order unneces-
reached Kings Park. Justice Benedc
held the order was Issued for the gem
eral welfare of the whole community.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26
TRADE TREATIES FRAMED.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-Nlne Latin
American Republics are ready TO me-
gotiate after -the-war trade treaties
with the United States, II was learned
to-day at the Headquarters OF the In
ternational High Commission.
The negotiations with Uruguay are
already under way, the treaty having
been signed by Secretary OF State Lam
sing and UruRuayan Foreign Minister
Senate, II Ia announced that Brazil,
Ecuador, Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama
Peru. the Dominican Republic and Haiti
have notified the State Department OF
their desire to take up the agreements
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26
MOTHER SLAYS CHILDREN.
she Probably VIII Die, Insane Ne
cause of Husbands Death.
Especial to The Evening wOrld)

Especial to The Evening wOgld)
MERIDEN. Conn. Oct. 26.-Crazed by
the death OF her husband from influenza.
Mrs. August Bustai. twenty-eight. OF
wallngford. this morning killed two OF
her five children. a boy OF eight and an
other two weeks old. by cutting their
throats with "A razor, slashed another
boy who probably will live and was re-
strained by neighbors from numbering
her two other children.
She succeeded In cutting her own
throat and will die.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26
FRENCH.

PARIS. Oct. 26.-Followlng is to-
days report from the War ONCE:
Between the Disc and the serre
last night there was great artillery
lghting. We maintained contact
with the enemy on the whole front.
"on the south bank of the serre
we attacked and captured Mortiers
In violent fighting. taking 1877 prison.
ers. including two officers.
East OF the Souche, last night the
enemy undertook an energetic action.
There was lively fighting on the out
skirts OF Petit -Caumont. The Ger
man counter attacks we're stopped
and we held our positions.
"The battle continued yesterday
evening between Sissone and Cha
teau- Porcien. We broke the enemy
resistance and gained powerful posi-
tions organized In 1917 and recently
reinforced. We carried positions on
front OF nearly four and a half
miles to the depth OF nearly two miles
at some points between Bannosne
Recouvrance and Herpy Mil. We
rushed our lines to the road between
Recouvrance and Conde-lez- Herpy
Further to the right we captured
Herpy Mill and many strong points
taking a number OF prisoners and
considerable material"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26
Heartily Approved by Newspapers
OF Paris.

PARIS. Oct. 26.-President Will
sons reply TO Germany Is indorsed
emphatically by the Paris newspa-
pers.
The Matin thinks: THE formula
employed by President Wilson justi-
nes In advance all the requirements
which In patriotic prudence states
men and military chiefs would feel
bound 70 specify"
The Petit Parisien observes: The
President knew whittier he was go
ing and made no effort TO wrap ZIP
his thoughts in obscurities."
The Petit Journal notes that; THE
word now rests with Foch. He will
know how 10 draw conclusions from
the Victories which the Allies have
won and are ready TO win II Ger
uehy will not accept at once the con-
sequences OF defeat"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26
100000 FIRE IN MILL.
second BIaEe In Year in Plant on
stamford, Conn, waterfront.

STAMFORD. Conn. Oct 26.-Fire
destroyed the waterside mills on the
harbor front. owned by Fred II. Gill
espie, to-day. The loss is given at
100000 ana Is mostly through ruin of
heavy machinery used to grind barry
ties. other minerals and ingredients
used by chemists and builders In
September OF last year there was a
fire In The plant which did SIS, 900
damage.
To-day's fire was in the power plant
which was entirely lost. and in a
warehouse which was saved in part
The loss Is covered by Insurance.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26
LAUREL RESULTS.

FIRST -year-olds and
upward claiming; purse; mile and one
sixteenth. Peerless One. iG Gunsford).
straight $50. place S, show 1S. first
show $3.50, second; Grouse. l09 (kelsay),
show 500, third. Time, N6 2-5. Gold
crest Boy. Arbitrator, Cliff Field. Bill
simmons, Wod Violet, Safranor. Irish
Maid. Ocean Prince, Miss Filley. Star
finch, Rocboro. Clark. NJ. Doilna also
ran,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-10-26
LIFTING JERSEY QUARANTINE

TRENTON. Oct. 26.-The in2ucnza
quarantine was ordered lifted to-day
by the State Department OF Health
at Haakensack. Methuen. Totowa
Borough, Rarltan Township. South Am
boy and a number OF other munlcipall-
ties. Indications are that the majority
OF municipalities will be released from
quarantine at midnight Tonight