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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-28
MILLION. AND HALF.
HU|N-RELD FREED
$4,000 Of These Former
Prisoners to Be Fed by ;,
Yankees. Z,
AMERICANS ARE RELEASED
By the Associated Press.
AMERICAN ARMY OF ocrTpA

BY the Associated Press.
AMERICAN ARMY OF occUPA-
TON, November 27.-More than a
million and half prisoners of vari-
GUS nationalities have been releasen
by the Germans. according to eset.
mates based upon reports received b.,
the American Sd Army or this num-
Der approximately $4,000 will pass
through the American lines and will
be. fed by the Americans. Most OF the
quarter Of million prisoners are
French English, Italian and Ameri-
can soldiers. The Army, assisted by
the Salvation Army, the Young Mems
Christian Association and the Knights
Of Columbus. is shouldering the bulk
Of the task.
me prisoners are to be furnished
railroad transportation from the
grand duchy whenever possible. The
American Army has agreed to trans
port the released British prisoners to
French ports.
In Nancy thousands of the homo
ward-bound prisoners are being cared
for and given baths in the immense
mun,cfpai bashhouse. which ts in the
hands OF the Y. NJ. c. A. Tho Knights
Of Columbus and the Salvation Army
have established quarters It various
places along the lines To feed the
prisonsers as they are marching to.
ward France.
In verdun and the surrounding re-
gion the American Army 10 enlarg-
ing several of the barracks 20 as to
give the freed prisoners the best pos
sible accommodations in the circum-
stances.,-
Americans Released.
AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE, November "a (by the Assoc
ciated Press).-The examination Of
American prisoners released from Ger
man prison camps and reaching iden-
LITIGATION camps virtually has been
concluded under the direction OF Army
surgeons.
The examinations indicated that the
physical condition OF the men in gem
although some cases are reported
treatment, bad shelter and poor and
insufficient food. OF several thou
sand men examined, no evidence has
been found Of responsible cases of
incubation with malignant and COM
"a e'ous diseases.
The released prisoners report no dis
elimination against Americana Only
a small percentage Of those examined
was found in need OF medical atten-
ton. At one classification camp, where
Ave officers and 344 men reported
from German prisons. only fourteen
required hospital attention. No cases
Of cancellation were found in this
group.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-28
THREE D. c. MEN KILLED.;
TWO REPORTED MISSING
Today's Casualty List Indicates Lo-
cal Troops Were Engaged in
Last Week of War.

The number Of local casualties in
today's War Department list indicates
that the District National Guard and
Meade were in battle during the last
week of lighting. Three local men
are reported killed in action, two Sc
vercly wounded, two died Of disease,
two missing in action and one slight
1y wounded.
Col. Robert Welsh, local officer
killed leading his men over the top in
the November fighting. leaves
widow, Mrs. E. E. Welsh of the Avon
dale apartments, 1874 P street. De-
tails of his death previously have ap-
peared in The Star.
Sergt. Maj Earl D. Ly1es Of 124 w
street is another local boy killed
whose death previously has been told
in The Star.
Lieut.. Clearance Collard. killed in &C.
ton, is the son of James Coilard or
1928 Park road.
Private jeremiah Spalding and Pri-
vate John r. Barbour have been Sc
verely wounded and now are recover
ing in French hospitals. Private
Spalding was member Of the light
field artillery, sailing last April. He
was wounded while his battery was
laying down a barrage on the German
advance posts in the Flanders sector
during the latter part of September.
October he wrote his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Patrick H. Spalding of 1920
1st street, from base hospital, assur-
! ing them that he was getting along
well and expected to be sent to the
states soon. He has lived in WASH
! ington all his life and was educated
| in the public schools. He is twenty
four years old.
Other Local Casualties.
Other local casualties on today's roll
are:
Died OF disease-Lieut. Edward G.
! De Pachalis, 207 @ street, and Private
John C. Morrison, 234 Tennessee ave-
nue. northeast.
wounded severely-Private John r.
Barbour, ISL 18th street.
Missing in action-Sergt. William
H Baker, f0S Wilmington place south
east, and Gunnery Sergt. Joseph E.
Bayiis, 1880 v street.
wounded slightly - Private Curtis
Wilton, % I street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-28
TERM EMERGENCY
PRESENTS PROBLEM
Activities of All War 0rgani-
cation Dependent Upon
Legal Interpretation.
OFFICERS ARE AFFECTED

Great significance attaches to the
oa,cial Interpretation Of the term
'existing emergency" as applied to
the organization of the Army. Navy
and Marine Corps and of several CIVIC
institutions employed in auxiliary
work in connection with the prosecu-
ton Of the war.
Although the officials of the judge
advocate generals department. who
have the question under consideration.
have not yet reported their conclu-
sions In an official report. it is under
stood that they are in agreement that
the question is one for the determine
tion OF the President alone
When Do Emergency End?
The termination of hostilities under
the terms of the armistice of Novem-
her IL, it is agreed did not in itself
terminate 1.-The existing emergency.
1T is matter of controversy whether
The emergency will cease with the
actual conclusion of peace or whether
it will extend beyond that time by
reason of the proposed military occu-
patton of the conquered countries for
the preservation Of peace and good
order
The final terms of peace may call
for the withdrawal of the allied
forces from Germany and Austria
Hungary or their execution may re-
quire the troops to remain indefi-
nitely for the establishment of stable
governments.
Because of the uncertainties of the
future with respect to these Ques-
tions the law officers OF the War
Department are unwilling to hazard
any prediction as to the probable
time of the termination of "the ex-
isting emergency" even SO FAR as it
applies to commissions in the Army
Nearly every officer in the Army is
operating under an emergency"
commission. Those in the regular es-
Establishment were advanced many
grades above their regular status.
The rehabilitation of the Army now
IN process necessarily involves the
discharge, sooner or later. of all the
extra officers not incorporated into
the Regular Army as reorganized.
and the decrease in grade of the reg
ular officers holding higher cmer-
gency commissions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-28
Damage Put at 5000.
Dogs Perish in Flames.

Three bulldogs which were in the
cellar were found later burned to
death, and a turkey for the Thanks
giving thinner was cooked to a crisp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-28
GERNANA&ElNB[Y
PLAN MEETSFAVOR
Various States, With Un ain }.
portant Exceptions, for
National Gathering.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, Tuesday, November 26.-
The events Of the last few days, culmi-
mating Monday in the meeting Of the
heads Of the various German states at
Berlin, have indicated that with the
exception OF the numerically unimport-
ant Spartacus group there is complete
agreement in Germany that national
assembly must be held. ~
While the majority socialists and
bourgeois desire the assembly to be
summoned as speedily as possible, the
independent socialists take the stand
that the introduction Of socialist re-
form is more important and must be
brought about first. The independent
socialists desire that when the assem-
bly, eventually comes into being it shall
find itself faced by collection OF re-
forms SO firmly established that it can
not undo them.
Oppose Assembly Altogether.
In their efforts to postpone the sum
moning of the assembly the Independent
tacus group who oppose the assembly
altogether.
The attitude of the Independent so
cialists was stated by Herr Haase in an
address to Independent socialists Mon
day night He declared the assembly
must be convened, but that the most
vital interests Of the profetariat demand
ed that the ground gained by the reve-
luton must be first fortified securely
while the proaetarfat still has the power
to do So 'it-- g -
Points Out Difficulties. 49,
Herr Haase discussed the alleged DIFF
fculties in the way Of an early NEE. ing
Of the assembly, and declared that the
returning soldiers knew nothing Of poll
tics and must have an opportunity to
nform themselves. He declared the as
seznbly must not be convened before the
German prisoners Of war return and
have an opportunity to vote. This would
be impossible if the assembly is held in
February.
Other independent socialists go so far
as to declare that eventual occupation
by allied troops would be a cheap price
to pay for complete victory of So
cialisrn. by which they apparently mean
the independent brand Of socialism. a.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-03
PUBLIC COLLECTING
FRUIT PITS FOR
SOLDIERS GAS MASKS

Housewives, gr0cers, restaurant pa
irons, department store shoppers, nnt
school children are all taking part In
the movement Ia. save fruit pits and
nut shells which the government needs
In the manufacture Of charcoal for gas
masks for our soldiers.
Al The request of the United States
food administration receptacles have
been placed In stores. public buildings
schools, etc, with signs asking that
fruit pits and nut shells be deposited
All pits. stones and shells are dried
before being deposited.
Only the best gas masks win save
our boys from painful death. These
masks cannot he made without good
charcoal and wood charcoal has proved
deficient.
Fruit pits and nut shells make the
necessary charcoal and AS result
enormous quantities OF these are need
cd at once.
The public has responded heartily 10
the call, ana many carlouds Of pits
aud shells are now being collected by
the Red Cross.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-03
STUCK ON HEB PRODUCT

Harrison, n. IA little brown hen
journeyed from William Aiken's in
Sunset avenue, got on top barrel OF
soft tar in an adjoining yard, and laid
an egg Then she cackled at first
with pride in a task well accomplish.
ed, but presently in notes that ex-
pressed surprise, alarm and finally
anguish az the tar stuck fast and the
little brown hen was held to the bar
rel
So agonized were her utterances
that Mr., Aiken and James Flanagan,
neighbor rushed to her assistance.
They plunged their hands into the tar
beneath her and stuck fast, too.
The previous vocal efforts OF the
hen were az nothing compared to
those she made under this new com
plication, and local member OF the
S. 7. c. A. telephoned to Chief OF Pc
lice Fred Riepe for police protection
for the fowl
The chief hurried to the spot and
with his help the men and the her
were freed. The egg was past say
ing.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-03
Restaurant Patrons Must Ask
for Sugar.

Owners Of hotels. restaurants. and
public eating houses are being request
ed by the Illinois food administration
to instruct walters and Mattresses not
"a serve sugar unless patrons ask for
il, and then only one level teaspoon
full per person.
In many restaurants and cafes sugar
IS served 10 people who would not use
II unless il We're placed before them.
The food administration points out
eating places can save large quantities
Of food. and do much toward aiding
In the national food program
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-03

c Deegan attended the 10ith Ill vol
unteer infantry reunion at Ottawa.
Miss Floreutiue Jaeger Of Streator
spent the week with her brother. Emil
Mrs Hoover was passenger to
Streator Tuesday. While there She
visited her granddaughter. Miss Mae
Firth. who is in ST. Mary's hospital
Edw Strobel, IVAN Srotel and Les.
ter McCabe We're Thursday Chicago
passengers.
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Corrigan. Mrs.
Chas Corrigar, Mr. and Mrs F. p.
Mcintyre went to Rockford Friday to
see their respective sons, Chas. and
William, who expect 10 leave shortly
for Texas.
Mr. and Mrs Grant and Mr.. and
Mrs Haldemau Of Sreator spent Fri.
day with Frank Higgins and family
Mrs J. Il Phelan. Mrs. Merit Casey
and daughter Frances were Tuesday
Chicago passengers.
Mrs Marie Gordon and sister. Miss
G Bosley. were shopping in Streator
Tuesday.
Mr. ana Mrs Edw. Strobel and
daughter Florence and son Edward
Miss Ida Geheber spent Saturday and
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-03
RANSOM.
a SAs lAS . = . Z = 4

Messrs. p. c. Allen, W J. Seguin,
Harry Sul2berger and Mike O'Laueh-
lin represented district - at the Lib
erty Loan meeting in Ottawa
Z. Gondolf OF Glendiye. Mont, is
visiting his daughter, Miss Helen,
who has been with her uncle, Leo
H. Gondolf
Mr. and Mrs Geo Lane of New.
kirk, Okla, are visiting with Mike
Garyin and family.
The meeting of the Home Improve
ment Association was held Thursday
afternoon in the village hall
Miss Wilkerson of the University
of Illinois gave splendid talk Miss
Wilkerson stated that on account OF
the shortage Of wool owing TO the
large amount needed by the govern
ment to clothe the armies and of the
nations inability to import it from
other wool growing countries, it was
the patriotic duty OF every woman to
conserve in every way possible on
wooden materials. She used some
garments brought in By the ladie,
TO demonstrate how clothing could be
remodeled and in that way save buy.
ing new material.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-03
Lest We FORGET
To Do Our

They say who come back from
over There tina. AT night the troubled
earth between the lines is carpeted
with pain. They say that Death rides
aiStlme in every wind, ana that the
very mists are charged with awful,
tUrmeR, Taey sa} that OF all things
spent ana sQuanderei there YOUNG
human lie is held least dear Ii is
not the pleasantest prospect Tor
those who yet can feel upon their lips
the pressure Of their mothers good
bye kiss. But, please God. their love
of life is not so priced as love OF right.
In this renaissance of our country )
valor they who will edge the wedge
OF her assault make calm acceptance
Of its hazarls For chem the steel.
swept trench, the stiftening cold,
WEAKNESS. hardship. worse For you,
tor whom they 90. you millions safe
at home-what for you? They shall
need food They shall need care
They shall need clothes for their
bodies and weapons for their hands.
They shall need terribly and without
failure supplies and equipment in a
stream that is constant and never
ending From you, who are their re-,
source and reliance. who are the heart
and hope of that humanity for which
they smite and strive. must come
these things.
This space contributed and paid for
by Edw Hayne in the interest Of the
Fourth Liberty Loan And il it dom,
touch your heart read it over until it
touches your pocketbook
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-03
Local Notes.

Mrs Fred Corlett AMI daughter
spent Yesterday afternoon in Ottawa
Emmett Doushlas Of this civ is at'
tending the Campion College in Wis.
consin and viii receive military rain
ing
A souvenir airplane made from a
German shell has been received ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Barih of This cit
from their son, William Bar.h, Who is
i'm France
Mr. and Mrs Thomas WorreH are
moving from the Poole residence on
Young street and will occupy rooms
at the John Kusmaul residence on
State street
Mrs Frank Parmlee has returned
to her home here after It few dsts'
visit with relatives in Coal CITY
Miss Gwendolyn Brown who TO-
sided at the home of Mir. and Mrs.
Vern Churchill will leave for CG.-
Dearborn Hospital for training as
nurse.
Mr.. anl Mrs. r T White and fam.
fly attended The mission in Utica last
evening which is being conducted b.
Rev. Father Charles, who conducted
IA mission in this city nine years ae.
and is well known here
Mrs. Ben Watland has returned
from weeks visit in East Moline
Mr. and Mrs Ray HnJch were pas
sengers to Chicago today Tor lew
days visit
Mrs F. A. Farhaum went to Cti
cago to visit q saw days with cela.
tiYes.
s B. Ebersolt went to Ohio yest5G.
day to inspect some land He aas
accompanied by l.. Laatz of Brook
field township.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-03
GROCERS ASKED TO
EXPLAIN SUGAR STU.
ALTON TO CUSTOMERS
Can Aid in Educating Public on Food
Regulations.

much 81 the success Of food admin
lstration rulings lies in the hands OF
retail merchants. especially gr0cerS,
says Ernest l. Mitchell educational d.
rector Illinois food Administrations
when YOU refuse TO sell more than
two pounds 0f sugar to customer,
explain to him why he cannot have
more Tell him that our great war
program has reduced our sugar carry.
ing fleet. and that the sugar require
inents of our overseas army are con-
stautly increasing
Tell him that our own sugar crop
Is less than we expected, and that the
small island of Cuba must feed the
world with sugar Tell him that We
have diverted $1,000 tons OF sugar
shipping in order that Belgium should
have food, that the Germans have de-
stroyed sugar beet fields and factories
IN northern France and Italy, and that
more than 50.000,0Oo pounds Of sugar
have been sunk Off our shores by Ger
man submarines.
,"Then remind the customer that the
sugar allowance In France Is only
one and one-half pounds per person
monthly. and In Italy but one pound
while often they are unable to get
that much" is his advice to grocers
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-03
LOCAL MARKETS

Spring broilers, per ib.. ls-lShc.
Old roosters. per h., l2c.
Hens. per h.. lS.lShc.
Young ROSTERS, per h., lac.
Ducks, per b.. 20c.
Geese, per 10. l2c
Turkeys, alive, per h., 1890.
Eggs. per dozen. 40i2c.
Cream. 5S.60c.
Butter. 34.40c.
F. s, butter, Sac
Lard, 24-25c.
Hides and Wool.
No. hides. per III. l3c.
No 2 hides. per h., l2c,
Furs. soc
No calf skins. per h., 25c
No horse hide, $500
Sheep-Per cwt.. $500.
Hogs-Per cwt.. Sl700
Live Stock.
Steers-Stock. per cwt.. $500 &C
$1,000; fat. per cwt., $l400.
Calves Per cwt., $ll00 to $3.50.
Spring lambs-Per cwt. Sl4-$l5.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-03
Railway for GunpoWder Only.

In one of the western states there
is little railway, the one purpose Of
which is to transport gunpowder from
the magazines to the packing house
The two little cars. drawn by n real
curiosity of an engine, are scarcely
larger than delivery wagons.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-03
Men Feel Tired, Too.

While much is said about tired
women it must be remembered that
men also pay the penalty OF over.
work. When the kidneys are weak.
inactive or sluggish. when one feels
tired out and miserable, lacks energy
and ambition, Foley Kidney Pills are
tonic and strengthening. VIM. II.
Clark, Springfield, O.. writes: II
found no relief from kidney trouble
until | discovered Foley Kidney Pills.
Now ! am in AL shape" They act
quickly and surely.
W. d. Duncan. Druggist. Ottawa. III.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-03
LIFT OFF C0RNS!
Doesn't hurt NJ all and costs
only a few cents

Magic, Just drop little Freexone
IN that tcuchy corn, instantly II stops
aching, then YOU lit the corn I'll with
The fingers. Truly! No hmnbug!
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-03

II Is az much the duty Of the con-
sumer tn eat less, as It IL OF the farm
er to produce more.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-03
Derivation Of INA lor."

Major, like mayor. Is from the Lat
In word major, greater, the compare
tive Of magnus. greal. The French
for the same adjective Is majeur, the
Italian maggiore; mayor, by the way.
is the Spanish form. A major Is
greater" than captain, hut less than
lieutenant colonel. He is the lowest
field officer.
Try tao Flee frazer journal Want-Ads
for rocultR
The Washington herald., 1918-11-24
PURELY PERSONAL.

Miss Anna wildmsn OF the War
Trade Board is spending the week
end with her family in Leesburs, yo,
Miss Constance Hall Of 1881 O
street northwest. il spending the
week end in Baltimore.
Or. and Mrs. James Waltz Of Al
pcna. Mich. are visiting in the city.
Miss Lee Edwards is spending DE
week end with her parents in Lees
burg. Va. a-a-
Miss IEabellI Diamond OF the War
Trade Board is spending the week
eUd with friends in Baltimore. -r-
Mr.. and Mrs. }. T. osgood arr
spending the winter in New YORK.
4. W. Brady Of Indiana. 10 IN.
Washington for several days
IL $. Howard OF Florida. is 4
Washing On visitor for several days.
l. streng OF kentucky. has been
in Washington for several days.
Frank C. Besle OF Missouri. has
been promoted from eopyist TO clerk
in the Patent Office.
Sergt. Joseph o'Connor Of the
AerOnautic Division. 10 IN New York-
City on a short fuiIough.
Samuel Meares OF the Ordnance
Department, Inspection Division. IL
p ported IN OF Influenza at Atlanta,
Ca.
Miss Ethel Smith returned TO
Washington last evening
Mr. and Mrs. viEtou Pierce viii
leave Washington IN Thursday for
Pinehurst n. c.
Mrs. Charles A. Mum has arrived
in Washington from Philadelphia.
Mrs. Herbert sh!pmsR- OF New
York. will arTsve in WashinEuo uoI
shortly.
Lieutenant Andress IL in the city
from New York.
Mss Lillian Dalton is now In
Philadelphia
The Washington herald., 1918-11-24
DIED.

ARCH HER-Suddenl on Friday No
EembeT =. 1918. in New York city.
DOROTHY FRANCES. bsIoved
wire OF Leo Frank Archer and
only daughter of Irving n and
6eTtle =. Bowden. In her 24th year
Notice of funeral later
BATEs-Departed this life ON Thurs
day morning, November n, 1918,
-dence, 400 New York avenue nor,h-
west RANDELL BATES DIETER
known as Kid Bates), the beloved
husband of Rosette Bates He
leaves to mourn his loss a loving
wife, Mrs. Rosette Bates, and a
Iatner, Isaac Bates; three brothers.
Joseph Bates, Joshua Bates and
Nathaniel Bates: loving aunt one
friends. "''' VI
Funeral today at o'clock m
from 400 New York avenue north
west Rev. Joseph n. Lee, pas
tor OF Mount Olivet Baptist
Church. will preach MS funerst
service, His body will be placed in
odd Fellows Cemetery. Arlington
to attend.
BURRUSS-On Thursday. November
n 1878, FANNIE l., beloved sister
OF Mrs: Ellen ogle, Mrs Jose
phine Kenny Mrs. Mollie n. Hall
and Miss Anna M Burruss.
Funeral tomorrow at D. m, from
Nineteenth Street Baptist Church
Rev. Walter II. Brooks, pastor
fredericksburg and Pittsburgh
papers please copy.
CHARLTON-On Friday, November
., 1918, LOTTIE LAMB. beloved
wife of Henry f. Charlton
Funeral from the Residence of her
sister. 80 F street southwest, to-
The Washington herald., 1918-11-24
FOOD SAYING
DRIVEPLANNED
District Campaign to Start
Monday; VIII Last 80. =. .
IL Weeks. 80

The Home Demonstration Division
OF the Department OF Agriculture,
with Mrs Ellen p. Dsbney in chazre.
VIII wage a twelve Weeks Food Con-
serNation campaign in the Dfssrfcf
beginning tomorrow. Lectures, osu,-z
onstrations and practical cooking tes-
sons will be given at thirteen OF the
city schools. The auditorium roorus
Of neighborhood churches also VIII q,
used as centers r-- =
The food and fuel eonservatic-
courses will be given at the foIIow-
ing schools' Park View. Powell y.
Y. Brown. Wilson Normal School Z
Eastern Hish School, Toner. Tborn-
son. the Miner Normal Birr,~y,
Phillips, Garnet Randall and Das-
bar To-
Plans are under way to estaBIsN
cooperative and community buying
in connection with these centers. Thfs
plan was worked with the summer
fruit and vegetable canning clauses
organized In the southern section Of
the city.
In the six centers Iocarrd there.
l1t.o00 pounds OF sugar were purchased
Of the Food Administration. with
sugar certificates at a saving Of
cent a pound. Each member OF the
classes preserved on an average OF
i5s quarts OF fruit. ist pints. and u
glasses OF Jelly. Winter food SUP
plies were purchased at a saving o.,
from 10 10 % per cent OF the retail
prices.
On Tuesday q food conservation
rally will be held at tho Chevy Chase
School at which Mrs. Ellen P. Dab
ney viii preside. A demonstration on
conservation viii be given by Miss
Aubyn Chinn.