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The Washington herald., 1918-11-22
TEN YEAR TERM
F0RBOLSHEVIST
[. W. W. Leader Sent to
Penitentiary for Sedi-
tious Utterances.

Auburn, n. Y, Nov. H.-FollowIng
vehement denunciation Of the
United States, John L. Randolph, 1.
W. w, American Bolshevik leader
and outcast from Australia, was to-
day sentenced to serve ten years in
the Atlanta Federal prison and fined
5000 on a charge OF sedition.
Judge Ray. of the Federal court, on
two other occasions attempted to SEN
tence Randolph, but each time he
burst into speeches which made II
necessary to send him back to jail
The I. W. w. is only waiting for
the time when we can obtain power
enough to overthrow the present gov
ernment. If we cannot do ii peace
fully we will take arms" the prisoner
shouted when asked IL he had any
thing to say before sentence was
passed.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-22
TOSEE
MILK PARADE?
President Invited to Lend
His Prestige to Cam
paign for France.

President and Mrs. Wilson have
been asked to review the milk
maids" parade next Tuesday in the
interest Of the Free Milk for France
campaign.
The "milkmaids," society women
from Washington and other cities.
win parade in order to emphasize
the Importance of the campaign to
save the children Of France.
1t is the belief of agricultural auth
critics that it will be years before the
damaged soils ~ France will be fit
for cultivation OF the grains needed
for cattle. Poisoned gas and other
chemicals have taken the life from
thu Soij and this can only be restored
by 1.-THE absorption of nitrates, a pro-
cess that WILL take years to com
Iiefe.
During the war France found it
necessary to slaughter millions Of
cattle to save the people from star
walton and the bulk Of her milch
cows have been sacrificed.
Five hundred thousand young
Frenchmen have given up their lives
for the liberty of the world" Mrs.
Harold Ninott, president OF the Wash
ington committee. declared.
The babies should not be allowed
also to perish. Thirteen cents will
buy a quart OF milk that may be re-
duced to powdered form and shipped
to France where it is restored to its
liquid state.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-22
MAN
DIES OF WOUND
Lieut.. c. A. Knudtson,
of G. W. u, Wounded
October l8.

Lieut.. Clarence Andrew Knudtson.
of this city. died of wounds received
in action on October is last, accord
ing to news just received by his
relatives. Lieut.. Knudtson, who
lived with his brother, John Knudt-
son, 703 Lawrence street northeast,
University in 1913, where he re-
ceived his NJ. A. degree in 1914.
He was the second president of the
Writer'S Club of Washington.
Lieut.. Knudtson entered the sec
ond officers training school at FIT.
Sheridan, Ill. He received a field
artillery commission as first lieuten-
ant in December 1917. was stationed
at Camp Green until March 1918,
spent two months at the school of
fire for field artillery at Ft. Sill,
Okla. and was sent overseas in May.
Lieut.. Knudtson was born 30
years ago at Grand Rapids, Wis.
and was graduated from the high
school at Blair, wis. He is sur
vtved by his mother. a brother and
five sisters, one of whom. Anna
Knudtson, is living here with the
other brother.
knudtson was in the employ of
the government in Washington in
the Bureau of Supplies and Ac-
counts, Navy Department, and as an
assistant examiner in the Patent
once.
Five ID. c. Men on Today's List.
Five Washington names appear
on today's War Department casu-
atty list. Three men, who have
been wounded, degree undetermined.
are Ralph E. Ladue. relative Fred
W. Ladue, 1346 Warder street;
Henry Greear, relative Charles wes-
ley Greear, Herndon. Va; and will
bert Ruffin, relative Mrs. Repella
Ruffin, 65\G street northwest. Err
nest c. Dedicke, relative Alfred E.
Dedicke, Fiftieth L. S. infantry, Po-
tomac Park, is reported dead Of
wounds. and Matt Francis Myers,
relative James A. Myers, 1920 s
street northwest, is reported dead
of disease.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-22
LEAGUE BESTS
HUN PLOTTERS
Citizens Organization Prais-
ed by Gregory for
Valiant Services.

German spycraft and propaganda in
the United States were largely defeat
ed through the efforts of the Ameri-
can Protective League, an organiza-
ton Of plain American citizens, At
tornsy General Gregory declared in a
letter to the national directors OF the
league. urging their continued CO.
operation during the period of read
justment now facing the country.
The American Protective League
has performed a great task both in
active and passive work" the Attor-
been an important factor in winning
the war. and these services cannot
be dispensed with
The Attorney General declared that
the-investigatiOns of the league had
resulted in uncovering serious enemy
activities and disloyalties and that a
service of equal value had been the
passive but powerful influence exerted
upon alien enemies and disloyal per-
sons
The Attorney General points out to
the league directors that the public
morale during the discussion of peace
terms must be watched and Illegal
activities reported to the authorities.
He strongly urged the members Of the
organization to carry on their work
with the fullest degree Of efficiency.
The American Protective League
was organized March q 1917, as an
auxiliary of the Department of JUS
tice, and the membership increased
until it now numbers $4,000 with
branches everywhere. Members Of the
organization have served without pay
and without rendering an expense ac-
count to the government for the ex-
penditures made in the course of
their investigation.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-22
HUNS LAST FOR FOOD,
PLEA OF DR.. GORDON
All Others Hungry Should Be Fed
First. Preacher Declares.

Feed the hungry and needy every
where else before feeding Germany"
was the answer given by DR.. Gordon,
at a meeting at the First Congrega-
tional Church last night TO tine Cuns-
ton Of whether we should Gos sd
the starving people Of Germany. such
conduct would be aCcording % scrip
ture. DR.. Gordon assured the congrs-
cation, giving a ruotation from the
Bible: ''EIe tha5 rIovldnth not TOR his
own hS-ssfcid r worse than an in
fideL" ~. q rd1u warnr5 OF the
grss1 lanEar o q wave o. sympathy
fsf Germany
''Whsn We talk about severity to
GerrssrE.' aid Or. Gordon, I'VE are
- = forget what she has done in
ar years OF war. The Kaiser is a
dansrrous man, not because of any
Sfiifty on his part or any genius, Sut
bscasse he represents the aristocracy
OF the army, and there will always
be a class to gather around him"
The Washington herald., 1918-11-22
RUSSIAN EX-PREMIER
CONFERS WITH WILSON
Prince Lvoff Discusses Plans for U.
S. Aid Against BoIshevism.

Prince Lvoff. former prime minister
OF the Russian republic. called on
President Wilson yesterday and con-
terred with him for half an hour.
Matters discussed, it is understood,
were plans for American aid in the
reconstruction of Russia, and the pos
stbility of that nations representation
at the peace table.
1t is believed here that Prince Lvorr
may attend the peace conference as
the delegate of those elements in Rus
sia that are attempting to end Boil
shevism and restore the country to
its former position in the family OF
nations
The Washington herald., 1918-11-22

lows; Governor. Carroll s. Page:
deputy governor. Clarence A. As
pinwall: captain. Frederic W.
Mitchell; elder. Rev. James II. Tsy-
lor; secretary. Frank II. Briggs;
assistant secretary. Miss r. ]. R. c.
Noyes; treasurer. Frank Bond. his
torian, Algernon A. Aspinwsli; sur
geon. DR.. stuart c. Johnson. and
assistants, Capt. w. W. Case, Car
ter b. Keene, William S. Washburn.
Howard w. Blanchard. Ernest W.
Bradford. Mrs. Frank r. Greenwalt
and Mrs. Bertha Robbins.
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present are william Howard Taft.
who was in the law school faculty at
one time. Dean Herman Schneider,
now in engineering work in the Ord
nance Department. and Senator Pom
creme.
Howard L. Bevis, economic his
torian of the Ordnance Department,
was elected president of the society;
Lieut.. Ralph Kreimer, OF the milf
tary intelligence department vice
president, and Miss Helene Baskim,
of the Railroad Administration, sec
retary-treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-22
Mayflower Descendants
Elect Years Officers

Election OF officers for the coming
year occupied the Society of the
Descendants Of the Mayfower last
evening at a meeting held in the
Washington Club, 1701 X street north
west. A. Howard Clark, retiring gov
ernor, presided.
The officers elected were as fol-
The Washington herald., 1918-11-22
Many Mine Sweepers Killed.

London, Nov. a.-More than LOO
lives have been lost during the war
IN mine sweeping operations on high
seas latest tabulations prove. Mine
sweeping Is recognized as the most
hazardous Of sea operations and men
m this service are referred TO as
| suicide squads"
The Washington herald., 1918-11-22
ALUMNI OF CINCINNATI
ORGANIZE FOR WINTER
200 District Residents. Meet a,
Ebbitt; Elect Officers

Cincinnati University Alumni met.
200 strong. at the Ebbitt Hotel last
msht to organize and plan the win
ters program. Among the di,tin-
guished alumni in Washington at
The Washington herald., 1918-11-22
BRITAIN'S AIR RAID BILL.
Damage by German Attacks Placed
at S3 34S 600

London, Nov. H.-England's bill to
Germany for damage done by air
raids is authoritatively stated to
amount to 1885, 900 (677, COO pounds.
The totals of the afraid victims
are:
Killed. 4sS
Injured, LOLA
Total. 1902.
1t may be presumed that separate
bills will be rendered Germany for
the killed and injured.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-22
Threaten Separate State.

Amsterdam, Nov. 21.-The new
Bavarian republic has threatened to
establish a separate South German
State unless Berlin quells the reign
of terrorism and successfully COM
pletes peace. according to Berlin ad-
vices late today.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-22
U. s. Troops Leave for Hone.

London. Nov. p. = Americas mt
transport carrying doughboys and
avistors has showed OF IL u ar
rives on schedule the heroes will be
Just in time 10 20 over the top for
a good old-fashsoned home Thanks
giving dinner.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-22
Ex-kaisers Suite Goes Home.

Amsterdam, Nov. 21.-The ex-
Kaiser's suite, including Admiral
Count Won Platen, returned to Ger
many by way Of Odenzaal. Sunday,
according to the Handelsblad.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-22

To Prevest Grip and tnfisen,s
LAXATIVE BRoMo QUTNfNE Tab
lets taken IN time will Prevent DRIP
and Influenza y. w. GROVES sig
nature on box 3oc.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-07
CHESTER TO HAVE FAIR.
Local Horscmcn Active in New Horse
Association.

Chester will be on the horse map this
season with county fair under the man
agement OF trio of live horsenen headed
by L. r. Griffith, owner OF the trottIng
stallion Bow Axworthy, 222l4, by Ak
worthy, dam Mystic. dam by Fred Kohl
and Mystery. 2O712 The property on
which the new fair will be held Is stu
ated on plot of is acres purchased about
two years ago between Fairyiew avenue
and Engle street, in close proximity TO
the Chester and Wilmington trolley.
4 frst-class half-milc track was built
and stabling for large number OF horses
and several amusement buildings erected
The plant, however, remained idle for .
couple Of years, owing TO some misunder-
standing with the contractors. This has
been arranged satisfactorily, and an ac-
tive season. commencing Decoration Day,
has been planned On that day match
race, three open classes for harness horses
and two running races are on the pro-
gram This will be followed by weekly
matinees Saturday afternoons and run
ming races Thursday and Saturday nights
Electric lights will be installed during the
coming month.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-07
INTERNATIONAL READY.
New League viii Open Championship
Race Today.

Auburn, y. r.. May President John
II. Farrell yesterday afternoon an
nounced that everything Is IN readiness
for the opening Of the new international
League baseball season IN Baltimore,
Newark. Jersey City and BlnghamtOn
tomorrow
Mr.. Farrell said The continuation
OF limited number Of leagues Is en-
couraged by national officials. both
army and navy, as means OF relieving
the public mind from broodlng over the
big business IN hand Of achieving
speedy victory
Anv Of our clubs that are fortunate
enough TO show a balance on the rgnt
side OF the ledger at the close Of our
season will al once turn such surplus
over operating expenses INTO the nation
Liberty Bonds
The following assignments OF umplres
have been made for the opening games
At Baltimore. Johnson. At Newark,
O'Bnen and Pfirman at Jersey City,
Weetervelt, at Binghamton, Lewis, at
Buffalo. Westervelt, at Rochester, John
son and Pfirman At Toronto, Lewis At
Syracuse. q. Brien.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-07
hong BRANCH HORSE SHOW.

New York. May = Although it was
announced scmI-officlally a few weeks
ago that the Monmouth County Horse
Show Association probably would not
hold its usual exhibition at Long Branch
this year, the directors Of the organiza-
ton decided Saturday to give the show
in Iulv There was a feeling among the
officials month ago that il might be
advisable to forcgo the annual exhibi-
tons until after the war, but when it
came to making a decision at the meet
ing held nj the & Regis Hotel they change
Their minds and voted 70 hold it for the
benefit Of the Monmouth County Me
moral Hospital. st Long Branch.
Reginald G. Vanderbilt was elected
chairman Of the committee 10 arrange
the prize list and select thn judges. His
associates are John McE. Bowman. G..
Jason Waters, j. J. O'Donohue, John
Schuyler Casey and Charles ". Smith
Mr.. Waters was chosen director TO I'LL
the vacancy caused by the death Of
Alfred n Beadleston.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-07
NEW FORM OF DOUBLES
ST|RS TENNIS CIRCLES
Husband and Wife Tournament
Planned for New York Courts
in June.

New York. May As an incentive
To the ancient game of matrmony spc-
cial championship tournament In mixed
doubles for husbands and wives hns been
launched and duly scheduled by the New
York Tennis Club to begin Thursday.
juno IL. The event, which is the first
Of its kind in this country, has received
the sanction Of the United States Ma
tional Lawn Tennis Association The
English Lawn Tennis Association he's for
many wears conducted a tournament Tor
husbands and wives as national cham
pionship The titles there have been won
several times BY the famous George "
Hillvard and his wife II is proposed ut
the next annual meeting Of the American
governing body to est ablish the meeting in
this country ne y national championship
Tho proposal TO establish The new and
novel competition was made nj session
Of the New York TENN. Club Sunday
1t WAS pointed out that some 81 the most
famous of American women would again
be brought into competitions on the
courts. The list included Mrs Marshall
McI.a,n. formerly Miss Helen Homans;
Mrs. George W Nightman nj Boston,
who WIS Miss Hazel ilotchkiss; Mrs
Mary sutton Bundv of California. all
national champions Also such PLAYERS -
Mrs. Edw ard Raymond. formerly Mise
Louise Hammond; Mrs Homer 5. Green,
who gained fame rs the dashing Miss
Natalie Browning, and a host 81 others.
Miss Marie Wagner, whose suggestions
were largely responsible for the launching
of the tournament, easily Indicated that
under The novel eligibility rule OF husbands
and wives the greatest mixed doubles
competition ever held in this country
could be staged The list Of top ranking
pairs in the vicinity Of this city is s,ifl-
cient to establish IN every wav a remark
able series Of matches on IN" courts
Christopher b. Whine, president OF the
| New York Tennis Club. conferred with
| officials Of the National Association yes
| terdav so that IN cScrv particular the
championship would take its place NJ n
national event The work Of arranging
tho details was placed in the hands Of
! Mrs. William III pritchard. who, with her
/ husband. is already on tho entry list She
| will duly register those couples wishing
| TO compete.
| Because Of the active part that the
women PLAYERS had taken IN the launch
\ ng Of the novel championship II WAS
7 decided to contribute tho funds derived
| from the tournament to the work of
the Women's War Relief Committee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-07
PIMLICO RACES

Pimlico. Md, May The sixth event
Of mile yesterday at Plmllco was only
workout for bigger things ahead for VII
find Niaus great imported colt, Omar
Khayyam, which, next to mighty Hour
less, WAS the greatest of last year 3-year-
Odds Picking up 40 pounds, the AS year
old son Of Marco Lisma won as be pleased
over a field In which there were some
really good ones
Held under slight restraint by Doml-
nick in the early running, the Nlau star
easily overhauled the leaders at the stretch
turn and won galloping by length and a
half from Foreground. owned by Com
mander X l.. Ross Of the British Royal
NAVY. The latter set fast pace, but
wasn't good enough 10 Wlthtand the win
ners challenge. Rhine Maiden, which
was third, finished stoutlv.
Chalk UP another one Tor Mrs. Kate
Levdecker Today, in the fifth number OF
AZ fuTlongs, the smart flliy which Eddie
Mcbride disposed of 30 " r Scharton
led all the way, but had to be hard-ridden
at the finish to stall of Poultney The
latter closed in resolute fashion Lady
Vuloain, which was third, faltered in the
last sixteenth, after being keen factor
r. II McPotter put over the longest
shot OF the afternoon when Blair GowIe,
a chestnut colt by knight of the Thistle
made his own pace and won in hand BY
two lengths from Green Mint in the sec
ond number, a dash of four and half
furlongs Perry was third The winner
paid the handsome price Of 1870 to each
81 ticket
Rolls Royce snatchcd the purse by a
head in the fourth just outlasting Louisa
V. The show money went to kewpie
O'Neill.
Firing Line was going away at the
finish Of the final race The place money
went to Prince G while Hubbub, which
was third, had very rough trip or
there might have been different tale
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-07
HARL AN MINES TO
GET UNDER WAY
Saturday Opening Day in the
Bethlehem Steel and Delaware
River Leagues.

Wilmington will without n doubt nc
presented with some of the best baseball
Dlavinc in the country this season when
the two teams of the Harlan plant OF the
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation get
under way.
Great prcparations are being made by
the Harlan management for the opening
games in the two leagues. Steel League
team will have the honor of opening the
home season.. meeting Lebanon, whllr
Delaware River Ieagncrs Will journey TO
Bristol for their opener. The teams VIII
alternate at the home grounds, each play
ing at home every other week, thus assur-
ing the local fans some of the hest base
ball the country has To offer tins year,
once a week The Harlan manage
ment feels confident that the fans will get
no better baseball by travelling to see the
big league teams IN action.
The opening nj South Side Park Satur-
dav will have a flag raising, speech max
ing and all the side trimmings including a
concert Inv the Harlan band, before the
game and between innings. Announce
mcnt Of who will throw in the first ball will
bc made later The old slogan of Over
the Bridge and Follow the Crowd. is
certainly To bc as popular this season as II
ever was.
In proof that Wilmington through
these two leagues Will have the best
baseball of its modern sport career such
names rs Eddie Plank Chief Bender,
Tom Jones, Babhington, Mogridgc, Bill
Ritter, Ray Heating. Mike Mowry. and
many others Of the same brand of players
who will tie seen in action here. arc men
toned Ichanan will bring Jones anC
Ritter. formerly Of the New York Giants
Tony AIarhcfka who needs to introduC
I ton. Heating Of the New York Americans
and Mowry OF BROOKLYN and others here
for the opening Saturday
Fred Payne. the former Detroit star
who has also had long career as MANAGE
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-07
DRAFT LAW STAND TEST.
Man an be COnscripted for Service n 2
Foreign ourt. Supreme court Rules

Washington. ID. C Nav -t ederal
curt DEGREES eisrnlssIng haDeas corpus
proceedings sought ov Robert Cox. at
Missouri member II ths national
rrnv IL prevent his beng sent 70 France,
were sustained today ov the supreme
Court.
The court also refused Id CONSIDER
motions p nave Major, IeneraI Leon
4-c Wood .ommancanr 0f Camp ms
.oD 1ectarpd b Contempt IS cnurt i--
permitting OK II Sc sent 20 France
1nie his appeal vas pending.
OAK claimed Under the constitution q
man could not 1e drafted Tor foreign
service This was denied nv the gov
eminent when conended the question
was determined il previous draft 4ses
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-07
UNIVERSITY Club.
DR.. Squires Leads Organization Com
mittee Of New Society.

DR. squares OF the du Point Powder 2
was asst night elected chairman II the
organization committee of the proposed
| nlversItv Tub succeeding 'tepIEF Y
T. Miller. whose resignation was accepted
on account 81 being lie tailed 70 BaltI-
more. where he will be permanently l0-
Gated. al the Office of ne nlted states
Engineers.
Another meeting 81 ne committee
viii be held tomorrow night n The Offices of
Mr. Squlrcs. IN he du Point Building.
and il j. expected that some definite
announcement 81 the plan adopted WILL
he made AT hat time
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-07

Philadelphia, Nav frankie Gala
han. Of Brooklyn, end George CLANCY, OF
Baltimore two rugged hard-hitting
hghtwelghts, the latter & southpaw. bat
tied for SIX rounds AZ Olympia last night
A. the end honors were even. Callahan
Ind the bout won at the end Of the fifth
round by slight margin He weakened
in the sixth and after he got several
cracks on the jaw from Chaney's hefty
left he lost his bearings and began to
clinch to avoid decisive heating
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-07
HOURIESS OFF THE TURF.

By Associated Press 10 Every Evening
New York, May Z Iiourlcss. a lead
ing 3-year-oId on the American turf
last year. will not race again, il WAS
announced today by hIs owner. August
Belmont
The thoroughbred Will be sent to
Mr. l}elmonts farm near Lexington, Nv
1t was learned that Hourless, foremost
rival Of Omar hhayyam during the racing
last season. pulled up with slightly
injured tendon in tore leg while working
recently.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-07
Trapsiiooting Review.

The Interstate Trapshooting Associa-
ton has issued the annual review and list
of official averages Of contestants in regis
tered trapshooting tournaments of 1917.
The review is very interesting and con
tains a complete list OF the work of local
tains a picture OF l.. X. Beauchamp
Delaware's foremost target breaker.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-07

and handler Of minor league teams and
players. is handling tho affairs OF the
Harlan Steel League team. Fred promises
some real surprises for the local fans when
he announces later in the week the lineup
which will ddcfcnd the name of Whining
ton in the circuit,
A meeting of the Delaware River
League will he held in Philadelphia tonight
to complete ARRANGEMENTS for its opening.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-07
SCHEDULE FOR TOMORROW

AMERICAN LEAGUE.
New York Mt Philadelphia.
Boston at Washington.
~ LOUIS at Detroit.
Cleveland at Chicago.
NATIONAL LEAGUE,
Philadelphia ut New York.
CHICAGO II Pittshurg
Cincinnati 1t st Louis.
B.coklyn at Boston.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-07
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
SCHEDULE FOR TODAY.
AMERICAN LsAGrr.

AMERICAN LsAGrr.
New York at Philadelphia.
Boston at Washington.
-. Louis at Detroit.
Cleveland at Chicago.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Philadelphia at New York.
Chicago At PittShurr.
Cincinnati AT ~ Louis.
BROOKLYN NJ Poston.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-07

Wilmington assessment TOR CITY All
non for the neat fiscal year al DC totaied
Thursday afternoon, nuJ ne amo4n5
probably val. 7u- ne annouRceu before
City Council receives ne ASSESSORS r.
morn thursday Lut
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-07
YESTERDAYS GAMES.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

AMERICAN LFAGUE.
Washington, IL; Athletics, Z.
New York, 10; Boston, 3.
Chicago, 6; Cleveland, 4.
Detroit, 9; st. Louis, ).
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
New York, 8; Boston, 4.
Brooklyn, 2; Phillics, 0.
pittsburg, Z; Chicago, 2.
st. Louis, 3; Cincinnati, |.