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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-23
SCORES BEING N0URIsHED
FROM THE DIET KITCHEN
Local Girl Scouts in Food Uniforms
Doing Valiant Service for In
fluenza Convalescents.

Scores of persons recovering from
influenza and other illnesses are being
nourished from the diet station which
has been established by Girl Scouts
of Washington at Central High
School
The Associated Charities, as well as
private nurses and physicians, are re-
questing the scouts to supply their
patients with wholesome broths, and
the scouts announce that they will ex-
tend their service as rapidly as funds
are received.
Contributions must be sent to Girl
Scout headquarters, Room 215, Wood
ward building. Through misunder-
standing the impression exists in
some quarters that The Star was re-
ceiving donations.
From 8 o'clock in the morning until
uniforms, are at the school prepar-
ing broths, gelatins and custards for
those who need them. On Monday
eighty-five convalescents were served
by the station and yesterday the num-
Der jumped to lis, making 3. total of
200 in two days.
Friends of the scouts have offered
automobiles and others have donated
containers to be used in delivering
the food to the homes of the sick.
There is urgent need. however, for
more cars and containers.
The following contributions, totaling
$3.50, have already been received at
scout headquarters in the Woodward
building:
Mrs. Nathaniel Mckay, 1928 S street
northwest, $40; Miss Dare Stark, 1890
Rhode Island avenue, $40; Mary L.
Soule, IS: Miss Virginia Gsyer. 1928 S
northwest, SIS; Miss B.. Buford. 2134
LIE Roy place. SIS; Mrs. Nevin AZ. Del
linger, 1920 Hiatt place, SIS; Mrs.
Louise A. Hauer, sol the Ontario, SO;
Mrs Robert w. Weeks. 81; Mrs. Ida
Mullen. 1873 Rhode Island avenue, 81
@. A. Mitchell. through Troop 3. Girl
Scouts. 81; friend. 50 cents
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~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Ffess. =
WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES
NORTHWEST OF vERpUN. October
33.-Uniess they are saved by their plea
for peace the Germans will be subjected
to steady hammering along the greater
part of the western front throughout the
winter. Indications are that it Is not
intended to give them a breathing spell.
notwithsta nding weather conditions.
1t is pointed out that decreased activ-
ity would enable the Germans to Re-
cuperate to such a degree as to make
certain a prolongation Of the struggle.
During previous winters the enemy has
been able to rest up his forces and re-
plenish his supplies. especially ammuni-
ton, and there Is no reason to believe
he would not avail himself Of the same
opportunity now and to much greater
advantage.
Few Real Obstacles Expected.
There are two places on the front
where 1t is conceded that military
operations during the winter will be
virtually impossible. but American Of
ficers insist that IS per cent of the
front offers no real obstacle to a con-
tinuance of the fight. 1t is not ques-
toned that operations will be slowed
be with the attacking side, especially
since 1t is known that German mate
rial Is growing scarceF.
Last winter was much more severe
than is ordinarily the case, and those
responsible for plans of campaign cal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-23
INFLUENZA DEALS BLOW
TO STATE DEPARTMENT

About thrty-fve employees Of the
Department Of State have been in
capacitated for several weeks past
by the influenza. Two woman clerks
died in the early days of the cpl
demic.
Assistant Secretary Phillips had a
milo attack Of the disease, but has
recovered sufficiently to be able to
rid .e Long, third assistant SECRETARY,
and Glenn Stewart OF the Latin
American. division Suffered from the
disease In a more severe form and
still are confined to their homes.
The wife of Mr.. Stewart died from
the disease during his NlneaA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-23
FORMALLY TRANSFERRED
TO POLISH AUTHORITIES
Part Of Poland Occupied by Aus
TRANS Civ Administration by
Agreement Early in Year.

AMSTERDAM, October 23.-The
Austrian authorities in the part of
Poland occupied by the Austrian arms
have formally handed over the adj
ministration to Polish authorities,
says a Vienna dispatch to the Vos-
sische sZeitung of Berlin,
The German and Austrian govern
ments early in the year agreed to
give independence to former Russian
Poland. The step now taken by Aus
tria probably is in keeping with the
agreement. Germany and Austria ap-
pointed a regency council Of three
members to rule Poland. The coun-
Gil, to which the cabinet is RESPONSE
BILE, has had limited authority in
Poland. for several months. -.
The portion of Russian Poland oc-
cupied by Austrian troops probably
is not very great. Most of Poland
has been held by the Germans. Aus
trian occupation affecting only the
territory nearest Galicia.
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YANKEE DETERMINATION WINS
in CLEANING UP BOTS DE FORET

the cleaning up of this place an.
dangers the commanding Positions of
the Germans to the north.
The towns of Brieulies and Clery--
le-Petit, along the western bank of
line. were reported to be burning
today.
The Germans bombarded the Amer
lean left with mustard and other gas
shells, which resulted in nausea and
headaches. The enemy, however,
made no efforts to lombard the new
positions gained by the Americans
Monday. Indicating the possibility
that he has withdrawn his big guns
in that area.
Two explosions occurred In dug
outs in Chatel Cherey today from
mines left behind by the Germans
when they were driven out OF The
town two weeks ago.
Prisoners captured yesterday were
from all divisions known to be OPP
posite the American lines. The 2sth
German or "fying shock division"
apparently is no longer being used
against the Americans on this Sec
tor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-23
DEMAND AMNESTY AND
LIEBKNECHT'S RELEASE
Independent Socialists, in Conven-
ton, Also Pass Resolutions Pro-
posing Republic.

AMSTERDAM, October 23.-Inde-
pendent socialists, meeting at So
lingep, Rhenish Prussia, to welcome
Wilhelm Dittmapn, a member of the
reichstag, who has been released
from prison where he was under SEN
tence for melting to high treason,
unanimously adopted resolutions de-
handing complete amnesty and the
immediate release of DR.. Karl Lieb-
knecht. former member of the reich
stag, who is in prison, and proposing
as the party's aim the establishment
of socialist republic, according to
the Frankfort Gazette.
The meeting, which was attended by
several thousand. of the independent
socialists, sent greetings to the soviet
government of Russia, it is said,
A dispatch from Paris, August 10,
said DR.. Liebknecht, who was arrest
ed in connection with the May day
demonstration in Berlin in 1916, had
been liberated. He was said to be
suffering from tuberculosis. This dis
patch, however. was not confirmed.
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FEARING IRREPARABLE DISASTER.
FOE STANDS NORTH OF THE OlSE
ny PAUL AYREs ROCKWELL.

by PAUL AYRES ROCKWELL.
CableEram to The Evening Star anA
Chicago Daily News. Copyright, 1913.
WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES. oc-
tober 23.-While retreating from the
Belgian coast and northern France the
enemy continues q determined resist
ance north of the Disc and along the
Aisne. fearing irreparable disaster.
The first French army under Gen. De-
beney continues to attack in liaisen
with the British. 1t is progressing
normally despite frantic Germaa OPP
position.
North of L.aon the Germans are
shelling the French lines and the rear
with poison gas and high explosives.
Explosions behind the German lines
where the enemy is burning ammuni-
ton dumps indicate an approaching
retirement The fourth and fifth
French armies are avtice, and nu-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-23
GREEKS MADE: VICTIMS
OF BUlGARS AT SERES
Many, Deported, Those Remaining
in Town Undergoing Terrible
Hardships.
By the Associated Press.

b py tue ASSOclAteQ fFeSS.
SALONIKI, October 23.-During
their occupation of the Greek town
of Sores .fle Bulgarians not only de-
ported many of the population. but
also treated harshly those left in the
town. The first persons to be deported
were the priests, professors and other
well known persons.
The holy books of the Greek
churches and the schoolbooks of the
placed by Bulgarian books. The resi-
dents of, Sores. having refused for
several months to attend church
services in the Bulgarian language
and to send their children to schools
where only Bulgarian was taught,
suffered terrible punishment.
Night schools were established,
which Greeks, including number of
men more than sixty years of age,
were compelled to attend by force.
The library of the Greek Monastery
of st. John, near Sores, rich in old
manuscripts, was destroyed.
Capt. Ghesgief, the Bulgarian COM
mandant of Sores, according. to the
residents there, took the lead IN loot
ing the houses and in mistreating Greek
women and girls. A rich Greek named
Zarifopoulo complained to Capt. Had
jsiff, successor to Ghesgief, that the
Bulgarian soldiers threatened to
break into his strong boxes and take
all his. money. The captain immedi-
ately took detachment of men to the
Greeks house and looted the strong
boxes himself. The safe of the office
of an American tobacco company was
found in the street.
Greek Macedonian newspapers, in
GLIDING the Hebrew newspapers of
Saioniki, request that the allied gov
ernments undertake an investigation
of the action of the Bulgarians, SO
that when the peace conference meets
the world and the delegates to the
conference may know how the Bull
garians acted toward non-Bulgarian
nationalities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-23

lnei Gus combats between patrols are
reported along the Aisne. The enemy
is yigilant and opposes all attempts
to cross the Aisne with a sustained
machine gun fire.
Gen. GOqraud's battaliens attack
ing between Vouziers and Grand Pre-
have advanced, and numerous infan-
try elements have crossed the Aisne
despite German endeavors to prevent
it. Many enemy patrols and working
parties were encountered during the
night along the Aisne and Barrels
brook. The struggle has been espe-
cially severe in the vicinity Of Grand
Pre-. where the enemy seems to be
resolved to hold until the last mo-
ment.
The miserable weather has further
damaged the roads already partially
,ns by the
lay in getting up the allied cannon.
Meanwhile the Germans continue
Strengthening the works of the
"Hunding" line, where serious resist
ance may be expected.
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THINK INFLUENZA
IS RECEDING HERE
Continued from First Page.)

hospital, stated that there were 1856
patients in the. hospital at the present
time, sixteen having been admitted dur
ing the night.
Thirteen doctors are in constant at
tendance, but out of forty graduate
nurses registered there, only about
twenty-five are on duty. the rest hav-
ing failed to report.
There were two deaths at the hos
pital yesterday and six patients were
discharged. Many of the patients are
improving, and will be able to leave
the latter part of this week. =.
Three more good chefs are needed
and one high-class head walter to di-
rect the dining-room force. These
men will be paid good salaries and
will at the same time be performing
a patriotic duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-23
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
NORTHWEST OF VERDUN, Tuesday,
October 22.-ln the face of stubborn
resistance, American forces today
cleaned up Bots de Foret. just west
of Brieulles, capturing sevanty-fiye
prisoners, many of them machine gun
ners who fought to the last. The
fight for Bots de Foret began q week
ago and has been one of the most
stubborn since the beginning of the
Meuse-Argonne offensive.
The Americans fought with de-
termination. At times they fell back
under terrific pressure and then
rushed forward with all their might.
On Monday they reached the line
crossing the northern half of the
wood and completed their task today.
Among the prisoners were several
officers. The enemy chung to the wood
with tenacity, owing to the fact that
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FRENCH

October 2s.-On the Disc front heavy
artillery fighting continued during the
The booty taken by the troops of the
LIST Army in the fighting OF October
/, and IS includes eighty-one cannon.
about 100 trench mortars. more than
1oe machine guns and munitions and
ON the Serre front the enemy con-
tinued to show his vigilance. and to
oppose by his machine gun fire our ef-
forts 20 cross the Serre and the Souche.
Further east we made progress be-
tween Nizy-le-Comte and LIE Thour,
taking prisoners.
October 22-On the Serrs front We
again forced the enemy to retreat not
withstanding an obstinate defence by
his machine guns. We took Cha&-
andry and Grandlup. Our line runs
along the Serre as far as MoFtters,
passes through the outskirts OF Dreid-
mont, Cohartille and follows further
south the line Of the Canal De Buxe.
This morning the Germans twice
renewed their attacks east Of YOU
ziers, but were everywhere fepulsed.
Czecho-Slovak troops, engaged In
village Of Terror north Of YouHieFs).
which had temporarily fallen into
enemy hands.
In Alsace q strong enemy detach-
ment attempted on three different oe:
casions to reach one Of our centefs Of
resistance north Of Thanh. but was
driven back.
On October 81. along the west front
and in Flanders, our observation
squadrons carried ont important work
OF reconnaissance and surveillance b.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-23
VETERINARY COLLEGE CLOSES.
Adjunct of George Washington q.
Suspeads During War Period.

Owing to war conditions, the George
Washington University College of Vet
Urinary Medicine has closed its doors.
The large number of enlistments of
both. students and faculty members
has virtually depleted the college.
Dean Buckingham, realizing the diff
ficulty Of obtaining instructors and
also the impossibility of securing a
large enrolment, has decided to sus-
pend operations for the period of the
war.
In the past the college has been
merely affiliated with the university.
After the war it is probable that the
college will be reopened and incor-
porated as part of the university
proper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-23
BRITISH

October 23-At an early hour this
morning our troops attacked on the
lie Cateau-S olesmes front and are re-
ported to be making good progress.
Farther north, between Yalenei-
ennes and Journal. we have taken
the Scheldt at Bleharies and Espaia.
Considerable resistance was encoun-
tered on this front yesterday, and
sharp fighting took place, in which
our troops. pressing the enemy vig0r-
ously, inflicted many casualties upon
him and drove him from his positions,
capturing a number of prisoners.
October GIVE have entered the
western suburbs of ValencieRnes
and north Of that town. have pene-
frated deeply into the Foret de
Ruisn,es. to ard the angle of the
Scheidt. at Condo.
Progress was made east Of 81;
Amand and We reached the Seheldt
at Hollain and Bruyelles, south of
Tournai Both of these places are
in our possession.
Northwest of Journal We have
driven the enemy from the village OF
Froyenne and progressed beyond 1t
toward the Scheldt. Further north
sharp fighting has taken place for
the crossings of the Scheldt at
Pont-a-Chin.
Aerial: Two Of our squadrons at
tackled the barracks and railways at
Metz Monday. Another SQUADRON set
ont to attack the factories in Rhine
towns. but the formation was split
IN bv the dense foes. Sewn ma
chimes have not up to the present been
located. Monday night we dropped
heavy bombs on the stations at
MeZiereS.
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CHILDS WITHDRAWS TAX
FOR BREAD AND BUTTER
Restaurants Throughout Country
Cancel Charge Pending Food
Administration Investigation.

The United States Food Administers
ton announ d today that Child's res
taurants throughout the country have
Withdrawn the charge Of cents for
bread with meals pending investigation
by the administration Of the necessity
Of such a charge.
On the bill Of fare of the Childs res
taurants yesterday patrons read tho
following:
s'New regulations by the United States
Food Administration require bread and
butter be served only ~, request Hence
forth a charge Of cents will be made
for bread and butter service.-Childs
Company"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-23
GERMANS STAGGER
UNDER. THEIR LOOT
WHILE RETREATMG
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
WITH THE Al LII e D.
ARMIES IN FRANCE AND
BELGIUM, October 23.-The en-
tire country between Valeneien-
mes and Journal II as barren n
a desert as far as the perssnsai
property of the French inhabt-
tants are concerned.
Liberated civil ans say that
the retreating Germans carry
50 much loot that they staggef
under their load.
Apparently the alleged in
...i-A *. man
troops to take the most strict
care as regards the property of
civilians are not observed at
the front.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-23
SELLS 1865 BONDS;
SEvEN-DAY RECORD
J. F. McIndoe, Boy Scout,
Does Big Work for the
Liberty Loan.
OTHER HONOR WINNERS

One Of the proudest youngsters in
Washington today is J. r. McIndoe of
Boy Scout Troop No. 20. who sold 1s5
liberty bonds during the last seven
days Of the campaign.
Others given special mention by the
scout organization are: Charles Hall.
Troop SO. 100 bonds: F. Leon. Troop ..
"a bonds; L. Heron. Troop SO, SIS bonds;
w. Stephenson. Troop 100. 81 bonds.
and ]. Marshall. Troop 1. IS bonds.
The scouts only took part in the
campaign during the last week. They
sold $s36.s5o worth OF bonds.
Chairman's Estimate Stands.
John Poole, chairman of the District
liberty loan committee. said he had re-
ceived no new reports today to indi-
cate a change in his estimate Of ap-
proximately. s42.oee.eoo as Washing
toms total subscription. which esti-
mate includes 100000 pledged by
sailors at sea and cleared through
expects final official reports from all
the banks tonight or tomorrow morn
ing.
OF the 4o.4ss people attached to the
War Department in Washington.
s4.Sl3. or SIS per cent. bought bonds of
the fourth liberty loan. The total
amount they subscribed was S14.341.-
400. more than the combined amounts
they invested in the three previous
loans
The highest ratio of subscribers was
IN the militia bureau, where 90 per
cent of the employees are wearing bond
buttons: Next in order was the bu-
reau of aircraft production, 81 per
cent; surgeon generals office. 81 per
office and Motor Transport Corps.
with SO per cent each. In the insuiar
bureau 81 per cent bought bonds
Among those who worked hard to
put Washington over the top was "a
group OF well known women who sold
Shoreham Hotel. Two of these women,
Mrs. Edward Mitchell and Mrs Wood
bury Blair. devoted all of their time
70 the work until stricken with infiu-
enza.
Other Active Workers.
Others who worked at this booth
were Mrs. James Hamilton Lewis.
Miss Margaret Carry. Miss Jane Greg
DRY. Miss Mary Graham, Mrs Perry
Belmont. Miss Lascelle J. Meserre.
Mrs. Paul Hudson, Nine. de Sibour
manager.
Nearly a million dollars in pledges
were taken at the booth. in addition
to s2.000.000 pledged by Col J. W.
Thompson.
Officials and employees of the Post
ONCE Department subscribed $l14.-
ee0 to the fourth liberty loan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-23
CAPTURED GERMAN GUN.
AT CAPITOL TOMORROW
Big Hun Howitzar Taken by Amer
leans at Chateau Thierry-to Be
Exhibited on Plaza.

A captured six-inch German howit-
ger, taken July IS at Chateau Thierry
by the American LIST Army. will be
exhibited at the east front Of the
Capitol tomorrow.
This gun. which. 10 the largest cap
tured gun brought to this, country,
sylvania avenue frem. the treasury
Department. to. the Capitol at noon
tomorrow. 1t fs part Of the exhibit
used in the recent campaign for the
fourth Nhorty loAA. go ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-23
OFFICIAL WAR REPORTS.

hind the enemy front. Two enemy
planes were brought down and q bal
loon was burned. During the early
part of the night our bombing planes
dropped 1880 kilos of pfojectiles on
important railway. functions and in
particular on the stations at Longuyon,
Stenay. Hirson. Vervins. Marie, Mont
cornet, Rozoy-Sur-Serre, Previsy-Sur-
SerFe and Liart. They noted a great
following which fires broke out in the
stations at Longuyen, Hirson and
ROzoy,
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FRENCH GAIN 2 TO 8 MILES
ON SMILE FRONT ON THE SERRE

Office announces. 80:
Further east the French made prog
Tesa between Nixy-le-Comte and lie
fheuP. taking prisoners.
PARIS, October f2.-French troops
have captured chalandry and Grand
lup. north Of LaoH. according to the
war office announcement tonight.
with the French recaptured the VIII
lage Of TeFFon, which had tempo
rarily fallen late the hands Of the
enemy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-23
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, October -. 1 p.m.-North.
east of Laon French troops have
reached the line of the Serfe river.
having made an advance of two to
three miles on an eight-mile front
PARIS. October 23.-On the 6errs
front last night the Germans met
with heavy machine gun drs the ef-
forts of the French to cross the
Souche and Serre rivers. the war
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Bishop Brooke Of Oklahoma Dies.

CHICAGO, October 23.-Bishop fran
els Key Brooke Of the Protestant
Epitcopai Church Of Oklahoma has
after many months Of tll-health. He
SwSs born In Gambler, Ohio. Novem-
Der 2, 1034
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-23
PRICES Of Butter
AND eggs INCREASE
Sliced Cartoned Bacon Also
at HIGHER | avel on Fair
List Here.

Fresh creamery butter. select fresh
eggs. current receipt eggs and sliced
cartoned bacon have taken upward
leaps over the prevailing high prices
according to the fair price list of thu
nistrict Food Administration an
nounced today.
Also noted on the list is the disap-
pearance from the market OF farcy
whole head and blue rose rice. the foI
mer selling for 10 cents a pound and
the latter for HE cents a pound. la
their place has appeared just plain
rice, technically known as Honduras
and Siam rice, which demand from IL
to Is cents pound.
Government Butter Supply.
Creamery butter has jumped from
6S to So cents a pound. This is ex-
planned by the District food admin
istrator, who declares that the gov
eminent has taken over enormous
supplies of this commodity, resulting
in a scarcity on the home market
Select eggs advanced from 20 to
eggs from IS to Sc cents a dozen.
Sliced cartoned bacon increased
cents a pound, from 63 to 65 cents.
Scarcity of eggs Is given as the cause
Of the increase in their price.
The District food administrator
stated today that in such cases where
an increase in price is noted the in
voices of dealers were examined to de-
termine the price which should be
fixed, SO that a fair margin of profit
would be realized.
Fair Prices Issued in Midweek.
For a number OF weeks the fair
price list has appeared on Friday or
Saturday of each week. but this
schedule has been changed, SO the list
hereafter will appear in the news
papers either on Wednesday or Thurs
day, the price-fxing committee har-
ing changed it's meeting date.
Changes of date of the appearance
of the fair price list, the District Food
Administration says. has been made
imperative because the butter and
meat markets change on Saturday OF
each week. while general market con-
ditions likewise undergo Q change.