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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-27
AMERICANS CELEBRATE
CHRISTMAS At C0B' Ehz
In Every u. S. Army Camp Sol
diers of Occupation Observed
Great Festal Day.

Cobenz. Dec 26-The principal
Christmas services OF the American
troops we're held il Coblcna but IN
virtually every village they occupied and
in every camp IN the region the day was
begun with the holding OF services ny the
army chaplains The men attended these
services in great numbers.
In numerous instances Germans look
part in the services six masses were
celebrated in the largest Catholic church
in Coplenz, more than 1000 Americans
receiving communion. The last, Degtn-
ming at 10 o'clock, was a solemn high
mass. Chaplain Patrick DUNCAN off
ciatiuq. The choir consisted OF hity
voices from war orphans home, under
the direction of sisters OF charity. The
other masses were celebrated by German
priests.
The principal Protestant services OF
tho amcricans in Coblenz were held IN
tbc chanel of the rnval palace, number
ii Germans attending The services
we're conducted by Chaplain Edmund
sa.tor rock 4 German musician played
thc rrran and solo was sung by
youug woman native Of Coplcnz. After
ibc American services German Prot
! o:ante held services IN the chapel, IN
which number Of Americans participated
During the morning American bands
paradcd the streets of Cohlenz. playirg
.Onvard. Christian Soldiers, Rock
of tpcs. and other sacred airs. and
giving concerts in front Of the churches
nor Americans wcr-',rpcd
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-27

the atlnlsticc meant peace. 40 far as Ger
many was concerned, the war is ut an end
| spoke To a number OF German officers
The gist oi what they said was this: we
hold no animosity toward the Americans
although il WAS the American nation that
tied the hangmans moose on orr necks
We had beaten the French and the British
when America came in and turned the
tables. II any troops must come into
Germany TO occupy our country. we sin
ccrcly hope they will be Americans,
FEARED OUR FIGHTING FORCES.
Il WIS ia Rcrln when the American
troops arrived in France. They were
laughed nj AT lirst 10y German officers,
especially those of the higher command.
These told me, We don't fear your men.
They are unframed and will never bc able
TO stand the hardships of this war as it is
fought on the western front
But public opinion soon changed
when officers and men wounded in lighting
the Americans came aback and told their
stories. The German officers after few
months, realized that the American
soldier was n person greatly to be feared
and not to bc sCoifcd at
"Nobody need fear that the Kaiser
will return to Ccrmany to resume power.
30 far rs Germany is concerned, the
kals,r is through 20 is the Crown
Prince and tho entire IIohcnzolern dynas-
ty. Germany will undoubtedly be n
republic and remain a republic. with no
more Kaiser and no chance Of any Of his
friends ever becoming president. The
kaiscr did not 60 out of Germany willing
IL. rs hc sad he did, in order not to cm-
barrass the tie facto government lie
was driven out hy tho people and, had he
not gone. there is no doubt III my mind
that somebody would have made m at
tclnpt on his life
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-27
Close sh.ycs on Old Roman Roads

'"rhe Rjmnns built we'll paved roads
leading from Rome 10 all important
points of the empire" father was saying,
in illustrating point he was making
concerning ancient history, which the
elder daughter was studying These
roads were about fifteen feet wide and =
Mercy mel" intcriccted the seven
year-od daughter, 1T they were only
fifteen feet wide motor cars could not
pass each other unless they barely crept
along" g"~-IndinnapoIis News.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-27
PROTEETIVELEAGU DISBANDS
Organization Of 25O.OOO Members Has
No Further Mission

Washington, Dec. 27.--Dissolution Of
the American Protective League, with
its membership of 250,000 and branch
organizations IN nearly every city IN the
country, effective Feb. /. was announced
yesterday by the leagues directors
Decision to break up the organization
was reached after conference with
Department Of Justice officials.
With the coming of peace, the state
ment declares, there ZIG no place for
organized citizen espionage Men who
devoted much time and effort to the
purposes Of the league. said the state
ment, now desire to take their place
IN the construction work of peace The
return Of peace would soon render the
problem Of finance acute, the directors
believe, and many local organizations
could he forced to suspend.
profiteer life was anything but short,
and sweet while it lasted.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-27
Australian Sea- Coats
AT Most Extraordinarily Lou Prices
At S225.OO
A 36-Inch Sport Model

In a vide full-fare design.
Long rolling shawl collar and
deep cuffs Of Australian opos-
sum, beaver, skunk-raccoon,
squirrel or natural skunk.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-27
At $3.50

Full-length wide fare
models with large shawl
collar and deep cuffs Of
French seal, raccoon or
marrnot
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-27

From "a summit of EhrenDreitstein.
now occupied by American soldiers, a
great illuminated Christmas tree blazed
forth into the Chrstrnas night The
tree was visible for miles in all direc-
fInns.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-27
At $3.50

36 or 30 inch fare models
with large shawl collars
and deep cuffs Of marmot,
French seal or raccoon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-27

A very effective 30-inch sport
model of Scotch moleskig, Will
large collar and deep ukxk d
skunk.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-27
Silyerbyook Choir Rchearsed.

The Silvcrbrook choir will meet to-
night for rehearsal Mt the home of Helen
l,n+,l,r,, oO3 Woodlawn avenue
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-27

4 profiteer's life was anything but short,
and sweet while it lasted
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-27
Hudson
Seal Coats
At S265.OO

Smart full 45-inch flare
model of unusual grace.
Made with collar, deep
cuffs and border of silky
skunk.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-27
IANINL GnrArEsr mIN,cr

'oniS famine Of which there i, , ~.
,...',IJ ,;,.o III u not too plentiful.
portunn}y, 70 gam the upper hand Rob-
rcTN pulae" and welding to RolsbcviI.
d"'Ir mt Would ioiloW, Of course
here was no doubi In C,.rr,,a,,.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-27
Hudson
Seal Coats
At Sl95.OO

A 30-inch sports model
OF exceptional d e sign.
Shawl collar and deep
cuffs Of natural silkv
skunk.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-27
At AtSI25.OO
A S0-inch Sport Model

With.a full loose-back effect.
Large shawl collar and deep
cuffs OF sealine, skunk-raccoon
or squirrel.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-27
At SI95.OO
4 30-Inch Sport Model

In a very nobby design.
Large shawl collar and deep
cuffs of beaver, nk-raccoon.
Australian oposSum, squirrel
or natural skunk.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-11-14
BETTER THAN CAL0MEL
Thousands Have Discovered DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets are
y a Harmless Substitute.

Or. Edwards Olive 'rsblets-the substi.
tute for calome! - are mild but sure
Laxative, ard their effect on the liver is
almost instantaneous. They are the result
of Dr.. Edwards determination not to treat
liver and bowel complaints with calonel.
His efforts to Danish it brought out these
little olive cQlored tablets. 49,.
These pleasant little tablets do the good
that ca!olnel does but have no bad after
effects. They doa't ii1jure the teeth like
strong liquids or ca!ouel. They take hold
Of the trouble and quickly correct it. Why
cure the liver at the expense of the teeth?
Calonel sometimes plays havoc with the
gums. So do strong liquids. It is best not
to take calomel, but to let DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets take its place.
MOST headaches, "dullness" and that
lazy feeling come from constipation and
a d:sordered liver. Take DR.. Edwards.
Olive Tablets when you feel 1oggy" and
'heavy." Note how they Clear" clohded
brain and how they 'perk up" the spirits.
10c and Csc box. All druggists r
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-11-14

Germany has been land of revolu-
tons and war from the beginning Of its
history in the year S43, when TIC
treaty of Nerdm. the empire Of
Charles the Great. was divided among
his three grandsons.
The history of the Germanic states
of old is filled with accounts of inter
state strife.
Last Of the revolutionary movements
was that Of 1S4S-;l date Of historic
importance for America as well as
Germany.
The revolutionary movement sprung
from the German-spcaking section OF
Austria and the southern Germanic
states generally. The agitation out of
which this revolution finally, sprung
began in 1880. giving some impulse to
the constitutional movement.
In 1913 Prince Metternich was the
prussian chancellor His policy was
one of repression. On March Is he
was driven from power. But 4 few
days later there was Il popular upriS-
ing in Berlin. At the same time Louis
I. Of Bavaria, was compelled to abdi-
cate.
In April there was Il republican in
S,lrrection in Baden, but it WAS sup
pressed quickly.
Out Of this insurrectionary move
ment came the assembling of n nation
al parliament ut Frankfort in May. 1t
lasted one year. 1t was II years later
years. of strife-that Prince William
became King William I. Of Prussia.
with Bismarck, the empire builder, as
his aide.
The revolutionary movement Of 1913
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-11-14
FROM SOAP AND WATER TO
VAUDEVILLE AND SCHOOL Is
RANGE0F WAR RELIEF WORK

miles and back any evening to see one
Of these entertainments, which are al
ways free.
The Y. NJ. c. y. each month Is sup
plying the doughboys with 150,00OO0O
cookies and biscuits. 21.O0OO0O bars
Of chocolate. 100000 packages of pea
nuts. figs. dates or raisins, 10000 600
cans Of jams and jellies.
The monthly supply OF cigarettes
now amounts to 2o000O,0O0. Placed
end to end, they would stretch in an
unbrokcn line from New York to Paris
and back again.
DUTIES ASSIGNED TO ""
, The general staff turned over to the
Y. NJ. c. the following activities:
(a) Operation of all post exchanges
or canteens.
OBJ Management of leave areas
including operation of hotels, where
the boys go when on furlough.
lc) Moving picture exhibitions.
(c) Athletic and physical education.
(c) Mental educational work.
f) Musical, dramatic and vaudc-
vile entertainments.
The ten voluntary activities of the
organization are:
!. The operation Of the recreational
huts or soldiers clubs" around which
practically all doughbOy's fun cen
tiers.
. The distribution to the army of
free stationery
3. The handling. free of charge, of
the soldiers rcmittances to his folks
at home.
4. The development of better feel
ing and understanding between the
American fighters and the fighters in
our allied armies, through the cX-
change Of speakers. etc.
5. The operation of clubs and hotels
for American officers. patterned after
similar institutions for enlisted men.
6. Work among the American navy
and naval aviators. -,
7. Work among the French armies.
s. Work among the Italian armies.
8. Taking the benefits of the Y. NJ.
G. A. to the American troops in Italy.
10. Work among the American
rtoOps in Great Britain.
To handle all this plus what the
general staff has assigned, requires. at
the present writing, more than $500
secretaries
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-11-14
GERMANY.A LAND OF REVOLUTION
FOR HUNDREDS OF YEARS

resulted In thousands OF courageous
and aggressive Germans being driver
from the country.
In the years Immediately fol-
lowing came the great emigration
to America. With this influx to
this country came the German ,
turn vereins aud other typical Ger
man institutions.
From 1247 to 1878 there was a car.
nival of anarchy under The rciyns of
William Of Holland. Alfonso the Wise
of CASTLE and Richard Of Cornwall Ill
of whom followed Conrad ~. last on
the Hohenstaufens. Rudolph /. of the
house of Hapsburg. came AloS!g II. this
juncture and restored oraer H., DIES; roy
ing a big consignment Of nobility g.
IL 1872 he took the ducl cs of Ats
tria. Syria. Carinthia and some "tlir,s.
Following the teMpcstuouS work of
Martin Luther and the. period Of the
Reformation, came the Thirty Years
War. beginning in 1917 upon the eIcc-
ation of Ferdinand to Jbe king OK BIZ
varia. This war ended in 1857 with
the Peace Of Wcstphalia, with auto
nomous states. Euination had spread
over the land. 'f@ .~s
In 17O1 the Elcctor Frederick us
sumed the title of king of Prussia.
Then began PrussianiSm. From that
day Prussia began to. dominate. taking
the lead in expressing the German ma
tional spirit, by reason, of its superior
energy, its Professionalism and its en-
nifty toward the ill-starred Hapsburgs.
The seven years war came shortly
after, with Prussia emerging as a first
class military power, surprising Europe
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-11-14
The Itching and Sting
of Blazing. Fiery Eczema

Seems Like the Skin Is on Fire.
, There is a harrassing discomfort
J caused by Eczema that almost be-
comes a torture. The itching is al
most unbearable, and the skin seems
on fire with the burning irritation.
A cure from local applications of
salves and ointments is impossible,
because such treatment can only al
lay the pain temporarily. The disease
can only be reached by going deep
down to its source. ~--
The source of Eczema is ip the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-11-14

blood, the disease being caused By IN
infection which breaks out through
the skin. That is why. the most satis-
factory treatment for all so-called
slim diseases is s. s. g., for this rem
edy SO thoroughly cleanses the blood
that no impurities can remain. Get a
bottle to-day at any drugstore, and
you will see results from the right
treatment. Write for expert mediA.l
advice, which you can get without
cost, by addressing Medical Director,
Fl Swift Laboratory, Atlanta Ga.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-11-14

by its efficiency and rapldity OF move
ment in a military way
In 1916 the Germanic Federation Of
80 states was formed at the congress
OF Vienna. Napoleon already having
played leading part in having con-
solidated the more than 800 independ-
ent states into that small number.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-11-14

the period Of Prussian dominance, re-
preston Of the people has been prac-
ticed by government -
1t has been constant game OF the
man below looking for chance to
strike the iron man above.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-11-14

More jealousies grew, out of this con.
federation and for considerable pc
Rod there was constant strife over the
form of government.
Throughout all Germanic history
especially the history that dates from
The Press., 1918-10-24
POLES FIGHT FOR FREEDOM
Legion of 8oIdieFs Of That Nation. aIity Are Cooperating With the
 AlIie0 in France.

Napoleon once said of the Polish army. "It is the best" Almost since the beginning of the war it has been the ambition of the Poles again te distinguish themselves in the field, Fe- gain their ancient prestige and win from the world the admission that their services entitle their nation to autonomy and independence:
 Russia for political reasons diseQuF- aged the idea of q distinctive Polish army both under the rule of the czar and under Kerensky: Of couFse under the bOlsheviki the agitation ended. So the Poles turned to France, which bade them welcome and in an order dated June 4, 1917, decFeed the CFea- tiol of distinct Polish legion.
 Now the legion, which has grown so fast that it is really Ap army, is about to take its place on the battle Ane, having been mobilized in great camp named Sille-le-G -GuillaUme near Le Mans, The uniform is the same as the French, with the exception of . distinctive headdress, the "czapka," i" The officers are Frenchmen and Poles who have served in France,
 It will be news to most Americans that since the early days of January large detachments of Well-drllled Poles have been arriving in France from the United States. They are the regi- ments which Ignace Paderewskt was ttreless and devoted in recruiting,
The Press., 1918-10-24
BIG DEMAND FOR CASTOR OIL
Government Has Arranged fer Exten- elVe Cultivation et the PlaRt-
 Needed iH War Service.

Among the war boOma is one in tho production of the castor bean, and the government has become a partner in the industry of producing the plant and extracting the oil. The govern ment has let contracts for the cultiva- ton of 100000 acres of the plant and nearly all this area contracted for lies in the South, 6O,OOO acres being in Florida.
 The government has entered this line of industry because the demand for this strange oil has aqtstripRed the supply, and the price has risen to q great height. But 1t was not the high price of the article which induced such action, but the scarcity of the oil, which is considered as being essential to the prosecution of the war. Castor oil is usually thought of in terms of medicine, but it's highest value to the allies in this war Is as a lubricant for engines of maximum power and mini- mum weight, engines whose pistOns work at the greatest possible speed. FOF airplane engines it is the best l4- bFicant known, and that IS what castoF oil is being now largely Nsed for.
 The cultivation of the castor plant, which was once quite hOurishing in dustry in several of the states of the West, notably California and Kansas, and also in some of the southern states, lapgQished because of the competition of castor beans grown in India and be- cause of the development of the petFe= leum industry and the competition of mineral oil lubricants. 7;
The Press., 1918-10-24
Love My Dog, Love Me
 @0 By LOUISE OLIVER
opyright. 1918. by the McClu
 per Syndicate.)

Laura swan about bit in the water of the lake. then climbed into her canoe and pulled up shore bit to her fayOrite haven, where a little arm Of water reaching around breastwOrk of rocks, crossed fiat, sunny strip Of beach.
 In the canoe was a store of re-en- fOrcements. carnal and mental-candy and a nOvel--alsO towel to dry her hair. Laura had lovely hair, of which she was justly proud.
 There was only one thing lacking to complete her absolute cOntentment- her dog. She colOred wrathfully when she thought of him. for she had very substantial suspicious that only the lake separated her from her pet.
 Suddenly there was sneeze almost directly over her head from the top or d rock. Laura looked up quickly and drowned. 4 man in swimming clothes was sitting there quietly watching her.
 "It's just as we'll" said Laura tart ly, "that nature takes a hand some times tn announce new arrivals"
 ''Pardon me, fair mermaid, but you are the nfWcomfr. l was here first
 There WAS nothing to say t0 this, and she decided 10 leave without further harley. when it occurred to her that as she had been coming to this particular little cove nearly every day for three
The Press., 1918-10-24
WHY DO MEN WEAR HATS7
Really, When Npu Come to Think ef It, They Are Of Little uss and
 Not Ornamental,

Men themselves do not know why they wear hats. Hats aren't ornamen tai. They do not keep off the rain. A mans hat Is 8 legacy of tradition, bru- talized in it's descent from the age of adOrnment. Straw hats are the least awful.
 The derby, the iron lid of common phraseoEogy, Is a tragedy, and the silk hat is useful only to lend dignity to men who otherwise might be undigni- fled. This dignity is traditional rather than real. Bridegrooms, gndertakers and members of congress need all the dignity they can command, So they keep the silk hat handy.
 Spring, which brings the straw hat, is welcomed by men, since 1t removes the hideaus necessity of wearing other sorts of hats: The straw hat Fouses 8 dim memory in the blaad of the days of garlands. It may be waFn with a bright hand. On the whole, 1t makes life q little easier for thase who haven't the courage to go without hats at all,
The Press., 1918-10-24

That's not my dog either" said Laura. 'tOf course, he answers the description, but still a Cairns Cairn. You ought to know one when you see it."
 'I must confess I don't" he an- swered, but I'll try again if you'll let me-"
 Then the conversation turned to the war and his prospects of going across. Time flew fast
 For six days the soldier came with dogs, different one each day, and never the right one.
 'Mercy!'' said Laura despairiugly. "YOu can't go on all summer bringing dogs. I think I'll go to camp tomOr- row myself. Dad got permission from the major and I'll go in my car and take the candy. I've some other things, too. I hope I'll see you there"
 For Laura had decided by this time, after a week of this young man, that it was all right to say she hoped much that she'd see him, and she had deter mined to ask her father to speak to the major about him and have him over to dinner some night at Cairn Craig.
 Good as her word, Laura did go to camp next day with a cargo ot candy and tobacco, and was immediately taken to headquarters.
 The orderly returned at once, say ing the major would see her.
 Laura entered difidently, wondering what she should say to the potentsts i4 command. She had never talked to sn high an officer before.
 RUr lhc man who rose from behind the big desk was her own soldier Ot the leach; at the same time Cairn that had been sleeping under the desk, spraEg forward with yelp of delight.
 "So you're Major Denning?" said Laura rather stifay, "and you've got Laddie, after all.'
 Yes" he admitted, smiling quietly. "rve had him all alOng."
 'T can understand your wanting to keep him. but I don't see the idea of bringing 6 whole menagerie over to me day aftCi day"
 Suppose, my dear lady, I had taken Laddie over on my first trip; I could have invented no excuse to see you so often. The past week has heen Utopia tQ Mc,"
 "Why couldn't you come to the house tQ see me? You are fathers friend
 "I G;drt want you to discover my identity until you had learned to like mr for myself. had hoped you did, a little: But I'm afraid I've made mis take. I should have returned your dog the day he swan over here, and that would have been the end of it all" Suddenly laura came over and touched his ann. ''No, don't he sorry No one could possibly be cross at you after-after what you've said, And I'm glad l didn't know you were au Otlicer-bUt Just you" He took her hand in both of his Laura, I've taken an awful fancy t' LaGdie; you can't have the heart rt take him back without me now, car you?'
 She sighed and looked away in mock resignation. "It seems ta be 8 case Ot love my dog, love me- doesn't it I suppose I'll have to take you both"
 Then he gathered her up close ir his arms and settled it all with kiss