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Evening star., 1918-02-13
ASSERTS HUNS ARE IN NO MOOD
TO TALK REASONABLE PEACE
British Premier Sees No Approach to Har-
mony in Czernin Declaration-Asquith
Agrees With President Wilson.

ideals for which we are fighting, and
there is every indication that the ma
tion as a whole is prepared to accept
them fair. just and moderate
statement, and until there Is some bet
ter proof than is supplied by the
speeches of the statesmen of the central
powers that they are prepared to con-
slider them it will be our regrettable
duty to continue making all prepara-
tions necessary in order to establish
international rights"
Premier Lloyd George then turned to
the question of the Versailles confer
ence and said he was not prepared to
enlarge upon the extended duties of
that body. He said it was giving no
military Information to say that until
the present year .he allies had had a
preponderance on the western front.
and no attack which the Germans could
bring to bear upon the British or
French armies could not have been
dealt with in the main by the reserves
of the respective armies.
THAT situation is entirely changed"
he said. IF we had not dealt with
that situation we should have been
guilty of gross dcreliction of duty.
Contrasting previous councils with
that at Versailles the premier empha-
sized the fact that at Versailles the
civilian and military members We're
sitting together-the prime ministers.
the commanders-in- chief and the chiefs
of staffs of three countries. The dis
cussion was absolutely free and there
was complete unanimity reached. There
was no division of opi3ion upon any
resolution arrived
Evening star., 1918-02-13
Need of Speaking Cautiously.

Il must speak cautiously" the pre-
mier continued, because military de-
cisions are involved. All, l wish there
had been some one in Germany or Aus
trla whose ears were glued to the
keyhole of the war councils of Ger
many and Austria and who published
their decisions in the newspapers. y
man who had done that could give us
information which would be worth
twenty army corps. 7 must talk with
caution, because it might give informa-
tion to the enemy 1 would rather
that the responsibility was on other
shoulders than mine.
ITO give away such information (con-
cerning the enlargement of the duties
of the Versailles counciD is treason
beyond description and I decline to
do it,. There is no army whose Sc
curity more depends upon these de-
cisions being carried out than the Brit
ish army, which is holding the most
important part of the line
Some commotion was caused in the
house by the premier's refusal to give
more details of the Versailles confer
ence.
In conclusion Premier Lloyd George
said that if the house and the country
are dissatisfied with the conduct of
the war. and il they think there is
any government that can conduct it
better, it was their business to put the
other government into power.
Evening star., 1918-02-13
Ry the Associated Press.

fiy IHe Associated PreSS.
LONDON. Tuesday, February 12.-Par-
Lament reassembled today on tiptoe
with curiosity as to how Premier Lloyd
George would meet President Wilson's S
latest declaration and the dissatisfac-
tion manifested by section Of the
press and public over the Versailles
council, and also as to how far II. II.
Asquith, the former premier, would
respond to the demand of the extreme
wing of his followers for the aban-
donment of the policy of benevolence
toward the government in favor or
active opposition based on disapproval
of the general war policy and es-
pecially the enlargement OF the func-
tions of the supreme war council.
The house of commons was not dis
appointed, for the sitting proved un-
usually exciting. 1t could hardly be
said that Mr.. Asquith rose to the eX-
pectation of the most eager Of his
party. but the temper OF large sec
tion of the members seemed to show
that such tactics would meet with con-
siderable support.
Perhaps the most notable thing was
the contrast in the speeches of the
premier and the former premier with
reference to President Wilson's speech.
While Mr.. Asquith indorsed fully the
Presidents view, Premier Lloyd George
did not even mention Mr.. Wilson'S last
speech and declined to see in Count
Czernin's statement any nearer ap-
proach to reasonable terms than in
Count Won Hertling's. Moreover, the
premier regarded the German chan
cellor's demand that Great Britain give
up her coa1ing stations as proving
fully that the controllers of German
policy were in no mood to discuss rea-
sonable terms of peace.
Evening star., 1918-02-13
CLASSIFIED:
TWO-TT1IRDS OF WORK DONE

ically deficient and not physically
qualified for military service by reason
of defect.
In any case where the board OF ex-
amining physicians finds a defect which
does not come within the standards of
unconditional rejection, but takes the
registrant out of the class within the
standards of unconditional acceptance.
say the instructions 1.-The leader Of each
board of examining physicians will re-
fer the physical examination of the reg
istrant to the medical advisory board
Leaders of boards of examining
iutant General Donovan to call at the
offices of their local boards to review
Evening star., 1918-02-13
Total mum
Examiners Having Troubles.

Boards of examining physicians are
having their troubles with the new reg
ulations governing physical examina-
tions of class 1 men, More than 1858
men have been examined to date.
An inspection of the reports of phys
ical examinations completed last week
made by Acting Adjutant General Don
iovan, discloses an apparent misunder-
standing of the form that the report
should follow in the light of the new
regulations. The misunderstanding
does not affect the correctness of the
examinations made.
In a communication to leaders of the
various boards of examining physicians
Mr. Donovan says:
TT is noticed that in a great many
cases the boards of examining physi-
clans find a registrant to be physically
qualified for general military service
and physically qualified for limited OF
special military service
The, attention of boards of examin-
ing physicians is invited to the fact
that such boards must report every
registrant who is physically examined
in one of two ways:
Qualify or Reject.
"1 Internationally physically quail
fed for general military service.
so. Internationally rejected as phys
Evening star., 1918-02-13
USE OF THRIFT STAMPS
AS VALENTINES, HIS AIM

Thrift stamps as valentines to be
sent to every sweetheart and child in
the United States is proposed in a joint
resolution introduced by Representative
Lunn Of New York. The plan origi-
| mated with Mrs. w. L. Fodder Of Sche-
nectady, N. Y, and was actively taken
up by the Schenectady branch of the
National League for Woman Service.
Letters advocating the spread of the
valentine thrift stamp idea have been
sent all over the country. A dozen or
more large cities have adopted the
proposition.
Representative Lunn conferred with
the thrift stamp bureau of the Treas
ury Department. which heartily ap-
proves the idea, and is spreading the
propaganda all over the country, hop
ing materially to swell the govern
ment's war revenue by this means.
Evening star., 1918-02-13

Out of a total Of 82,94o registrants
in the District 21,6s6 men had been
classified up to and including Saturday,
Acting Adjt. Gen. Donovan announced
today.
OF this number s,114 registrants
have been placed in class 1. OF regis
trants finally classified 37.4 per cent
ton and 37.3 per cent in class 4, which
includes q majority of the dependency
cases.
The approximately 10000 men yet
unclassed will be put into classif1ca-
tfon within several days. The official
summary follows:
Evening star., 1918-02-13
!, HOUSING BILL PASSES.
Measure Carries $50,000,000 for
/ Homes for ShipYard Workers.

The administration s5o.oOo.ooo bill to
provide housing facilities for tho en-
ployes at shipyards engaged on govern
ment work, which already had passed
the Senate. was passed by the House
late yesterday, without a roll call.
Minor amendments were adopted In
the House. which. it is expected, will be
agreed to by the Senate to avoid the
delay Of having the measure sent to
conference.
Advocates of the measure laid special
Amphasis ON the necessity for addi-
tional houses at Sparrows Point, Md,
Hog Island. near Philadelphia, and at
Newport News, Va. During the debate
there was sharp criticism of the alleged
extravagant spending of government
money in building the Hog Island yard
A bill to appropriate $50.000.000 for
the use Of the Labor Department for
e1pv1ding housing facilities at waI
-1ufAGtur1ng centers other than ship
01.3<.f2U51nu 81 1a1n11 f2HQaup4n21
Evening star., 1918-02-13
q. s. TO AID CIRCUsEs.

Circuses, attractions for state fairs
and other "outdoor shows" will have
their regular routings over railroads
outside Of the congested districts in
the east, and their itineraries will be
given special consideration within the
congested district whenever their
movements do not interfere with war
shipments, under q decision reached by
the railroad administration.
Traffic Director Edward Chambers OF
the railroad administration today noti-
fed Frank L. Albert, executive secre-
tary of the National Outdoor Show
mems Association, that 1t was not tht
Evening star., 1918-02-13
ASKS FOR SPECIAL RULE.
Representative Madden's Plan fc7

A special rule for the committee of the
whole to consider the House bill pro-
viding increase in salary of employees
in various branches Of the postal serv-
ice is asked by Representative Madden
of Illinois in resolution introduced
and referred to the rules committee.
Representative Madden was a MEM
Der of the subcommittee which drafted
the salary increase bill and was father
of a bill providing increased compensa-
ton for clerks and carriers in first
and second class post offices.
Evening star., 1918-02-13
Indicative of Germany's Temper.

"To make such a demand for the first
the best possible proof that the German
empire or those at present controlling
it is not in good mood to discuss rea-
sonabie terms of peace. / regret it
profoundly. but there is no use in cry
ing peace when there is no peace.
These terms were examined carefully
and were examined with a real desire
to find something in them which in
dicated the central powers were pre-
pared to come somewhere near a basis
of agreement. and I confess the ex-
animation of these two speeches proved
profoundly disappointing to those who
Were sincerely anxious to find any real
and genuine desire for peace in them
THE action of Germany with refer
ence to Russia proves that all her
declarations about no annexations, in
IDENTITIES or contributions have no real
meaning. No answer has been given
with regard to Belgium which any one
can regard as satisfactory. No answer
has been given with regard to Poland
or the legitimate French claim for the
restoration of her lost provinces. Not
a word is said about the men of the
Italian race and tongue now under The
Austrian yoke. When you come to Tur-
key, so far from Won Hertling or Ger
min indicating they were prepared to
recognize the rights of the Arabs in
Mesopotamia and Arabia, 1T was a pure
denial OF those rights ana an lnolca-
ton that they were determined to
maintain what they called the integrity
of Turkey.
"I should like any member of this
house to point out anything in these
speeches which he could possibly re-
gard as proof that the central powers
are prepared to make peace on terms
he would regard as just and reasonable
| 1 fail to find anything Of the kind, and
| it is with the most profound regret
that say so.
! But the government do not recede In
| the least from the statement of war
| aims they already have made. They
| stil consider these as the aims and
Evening star., 1918-02-13

intention OF the administration to In.
terfere unnecessarily with Legitimate
amusements and that there was no OBJ
lection to the movement of shows out
side the eastern congested district Re-
gional directors. however. will have au.
thority to move the shows when tramc
conditions permit
Mr.. Chambers told Mr. Albert, how
ever, that as conditions improved dur
ing the summer 1t might be possible to
make the movements Of shows In all
territories unrestricted aseusual.
Evening star., 1918-02-13
Premier Issues Challenge.


not yield on the matter of revealing
more about the Versailles conference.
Premier George challenged the house. II
dissatisfied with the governpents con-
duct of the war. to put another gov
ernment in its place.
status of the Versailles council led to
la little scene between the premier and
Mr.. Asquith and throughout his re-
marks about the council the premier
was subjected to running fire OF
heckling, punctuated with loud cheers
from extreme liberals, many of whom
in subsequent speeches made strong
attacks on the premier regarding his
alleged connection with the press.
Lord Hugh Cecil, member for Ok
ford University. admitted the premier S
speech was reassuring, but said that
the weakness of the government lay
in the existence of condolences be-
tween utterances in the press and GER
tain lines OF governmental action. He
hoped the government would not heSi-
tate to suppress, if necessary. even the
most influential journals acting con-
trary to the national interests. Admiral
Sir Hedworth Meu invited Nhe premier
to get rid of his private secretaries
and also the press, which was, hanging
around his neck like an albatross."
While the Versailles conference was
under discussion the premier also was
met by constant cries of don't di-
vulge."
AT one point Andrew Bonar Law. chan
cellor of the exchequer,i interposing to
deny that Field Marshal Haig or Gen.
Robertson had been dismissed or re-
signed. and being closely pressed by
a heckler. added: las far as / know
The house then adjourned and thus
far no motion Of want of confidence in
the government has been placed on
paper.
Evening star., 1918-02-13

the reports of physical examinations
that have been completed. that all such
to the requirements of the new regula-
tfonS
Evening star., 1918-02-13
Qualify or Reject

81. Internationally physically quail
fed for general military service.
"2. Internationally rejected as phys
Evening star., 1918-02-13
Stands by Former War Declaration.

The government, Premier Lloyd
George said in his speech. would stand
by the declaration of war aims he made
last month to the trades unions repre-
sentatives. He said he had read with
most profound disappointment the re-
plies of Count Won Hertling and Count
Czernin to the statements made by
himself and President Wilson. There
was a great difference in the tone of
the Austrian and German speeches, he
said, but he could find no difference in
the substance. AS to the reply of Chan
cellor Won Hertling, the premier said:
What was his answer to the allies
very moderate demands2 His answer
was that Great Britain was to give up
her coaling stations throughout the
world. l confess l think that was the
last demand Germany ought decently
to have put forward.
These coaling stations had been as
accessible to German as to British
ships. In the past the German fleet al
ways has received most hospitable
treatment at all these stations Dur
ing 1913 some sixty-five visits were
paid TO them by German men-of-war.
and they received exactly the same
facilities as British men-of-war. The
same thing applied to German mer-
chantmen. There were German coalinp
firms there conducting trade under ex.
actly the same conditions as British
firms.
Evening star., 1918-02-13

Illinois has upward of $50 woman
physicians. a large number OF whom
have attained high standing ~ sps-
cialfsts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-02
SQUARE DEAL AND BA SEBALL
WE'RE HIS MORALE BUILDERS
Major Yard w. Pierson, Killed Just after Promotion, Routed
Men Who Came to Look Afer Morals
of His Boys a Meade

doughboys, when off the field, were
forced TO attend lectures and sustain
their interest. Major Plerson worked
out system that proved popular and
Elective. Under an old system the
doughboys were compelled to listen tc
long lectures on military topics. and II
many instances this system failed tt
produce results.
Changed the Program
give the boys short talk on each
subject and sustain their interest" sal.
Major Person TO Colonel Rosenbaum.
The colonel gave his consent to a change
in the program. and in a week l. Com.
pany was leading all other units in the
regiment.
When the Philadelphia War Chest
drive was in progress Colonel Rosen-
baum, of the 315th Infantry, was re-
quested to send his best company of
Fhiladelphlans to the city. lie picked
Company l., which at that time was 100
per cent Philadelphian.
On April the Seventy-ninth Division
left Camp Meade and marched to Balti-
more, where 1t was reviewed by Presl-
dent Wilson on April G. Just before
starting on the long hike Major Pierson
addressed his company, and in a few
works asked the men to make good.
II don't want man to fall out during
the march," argued the major. IF one
man quits it will tempt a second man t.
luit and that will give our outfit a
black mark"
Not n man in Company L dropped out
of the ranks during the march to Balti-
more and return.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-02

"Give them good food, plenty Of work,
square deal. and a baseball outfit"
This was the system used by Major
Ward W. Pierson who was killed In
France few days after he was pro-
NOTED from captain, to build up the
morale Of his soldiers. Major Pierson
adopted this system when he commanded
Company L. 315th Infantry, during its
raining period at Camp Meade.
To several hundred Philadelphians
who passed through the company during
the long training period of the Seventy
ninth Division, Major Pierson will be
remembered as the man who routed the
morale builders.
When the Philadelphia men arrived at
Camp Meade, scores of men considered
II their duty to protect the morals of
the soldiers and build up morale. Many
were OF the proper age to enter off,
GERS training camps, but they exhibited
no willingness to share the real hard
ships of Major Persons doughboys.
When they became obnoxioua Major
Pierson issued an order that prohibited
civilians from the barracks OF his COM
pany.
Boys Clean and Manly
ITO build up the morale of American
| soldiers" explained the major, 'it Is
not necessary to hammer ten dfferen,
kinds of religion into their minds. Give
them good food, plenty of work, a square
deal and a baseball outfit. We have
chaplains in our regiment who guard
the morals of the boys and they are not
overworked. because the boys in Uncle
Sans army are clean and manly. A vast
majority are church members, but re-
sent the interference of men who are
not willing to share their sorrows and
hardships.''
Major Pierson, while at Camp Meade.
introduced an educational system that
was adopted by other commanders in
camp, and many of his IDEAS were In
corporated in the curriculum of the Camp
Meade officers training camp.
In word, he introduced a lecture
system that was similar to that in vogue
in the colleges and high schools. His
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-02
Elktop Marriage Licenses

Elkton. Nd, Dec. 2.-The following
couples were granted marriage Licenses
here today: Charles +. Bauman, Jr., and
LILLIAN Nj. Lafferty, Patrick Polcino and
Fannie Cetale, Stanley Smith and Mary
Haganor, Nicholas Petrocelli and Mary
Russo, Percy Allen and Florence Bryon.
all of Philadelphia; George Kleitt and
Adele Ross EsslngtonS, S, Pa; vi,r1i6 Nathan 6sian
Del. Daniel J. Boyle, Chester, Pa, and
Margaret Lanney, Essngton.. Pa. Paul
NJ. Jones, Bangor. Pa, and Irene F.
Johnson and Mary Valentine, Trenton
Joseph NJ. Dimano and Rosi Guerra.
Camden: Joseph McGinn and Mary
Gerchausk, Camden; VIII c.. Traxell and
Edith NJ Edwards, Frackyille, Pa.
Charles NJ. Hanseal and Gladys Gal,
heber, Easton, Pa. a; Earl Carney and
Mildred T.. Maloy, Bethlehem. Pa.
Walter Adams and Lucy Nafzinger
Reading, Pa; Frank Hidden. West
Chester. Pa, and Eva Grafam, Camden
and Robert b Fowler. Philadelphia, and
Mildred f, Taylor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-02
DR.. ELIZA PETTINGILL,
PHYSICIAN, DIES AT II
Woman Homeopath, Leader
in Profession, Practiced
More Than so Years

DR.. Eliza F. Pettingill, ono of the
foremost woman physicians in the State,
died today following a general break
down, superinduced by advanced age.
She lived at 400 North Tenth street,
where for more than a half century
she had conducted her practice as
homeopath.
She was a noted gynecologist, con-
suited by physicians in this and other
States. She was seventyLseven years
old.
Doctor Pettingill week ago con-
tracted a heavy cold. She continued
her practice almost to the last, however
Dr. Pettingill inherited her love for
the study and practice of medicine from
her mother, DIR. Sarah Brooks Pettingill.
who was one of the pioneer women
In the practice of homeopathy in this
city. Her grandparents were also we'll
known physicians.
She was born in Concord. n. H., but
,ame here with her parents early III
life. Her father, John Il. Pettingill, was
a prominent merchant of Concord. Dr
Pettingill was descendant of DR.. John
Brooks. of Medford, a FORMER IoNerhoi
OF Massachusetts.
Her early education was obtained at
tbo Northwest grammar school, Fifteen
TN and Race streets, and later she was
graduated from the University of Penn
sylyania and the Woman's Medical Col
lege, this city.
She was member of the American
,, Institute of Homeopathy and the Phila-
delphia County Medical Society, and was
one of the promoters and Il former Wis
iting physician at, the Woman's Homeo,
pathic Hospital Twentieth street and
Susuuehanna avenue. She was also an
incorporator of the Southern Homeo-
pathic Hospital and visiting physician
there.
Doctor Pettingill. who was unmarried
Is survived by three nephews and three
nieces. The funeral will be held Thurs
day afternoon at 2 o'clock at her home
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-02
M'NICH0L NAMING AWAITED
Appointment of Former Legisla-
tor to Judgeship Expected Soon

Governor Brumbaugh Is expected soon
to announce the appointment of former
Representative Thomas F. McNichol 70
bench caused by the death of Judge
Bernard Gilpin. Judge Gilpin's term
would have expired In January, 1924.
Representative McNichol is under
stood to have been slated for the va
cancy for some time, but his appoint
ment Is said to have been delayed be-
cause of his ineligibility to assume the
place while member of the Legisla-
tuTe.
Mr.. McNichol, who was nominated by
the Republicans in the Seventh Legisla-
tive District, resigned the nomination
His term as a member Of the House ex-
pired Sunday.
Mr.. McNichol served four terms as a
member of the House. He was the Ware
floor leader last session.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-02
CHARLES S. BOND BURIED
Services for Old School Baptist Church
Elder

Funeral services were held this
afternoon for Charles S. Bond at the
home, 3315 Uber street. conducted by
Elder b. +. Crulls. of the Old School
Baptist Church. Columbia and Park ave-
nues. Interment was made in Hill
side Cemetery.
Mr.. Bond died November 90, after five
days illness, of bronchial pneumonia.
He was in his siXty-first year. He wHs
born in Salem. n. j., December II, 1857.
He was for thirteen years resident o.
Bethayres, Montgomery County, and
later served for twelve years as col
lector Of delinquent taxes in Norris
town Al the time he was taken i'll he
was a clerk In Wanamaker & Browns S
Oak Hall clothing store He was an
exhorter in the Old School Baptist Church
and possessed an extensive knowledge
OF the Bible. He Is survived by Il widow,
son. Horace S. Bond, of Springfield,
Mass. two daughters, Mrs. William
Taylor, of Pattenburg, y. j., and Miss
BERTHA Bond. and two grandchildren.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-02
NEW JERsB
Killed In Action

sERoRANTs- John w. A. urisgs. Jersey
City Elbsrt r. Gafdner Passais . 49,.
.oVn. Truman g.. Cocy. Atlantic city, VIII
Nam Aaksrman. Patterson; JOSEPH E, kirseh.