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The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-04
JERUSALEM JEWS
JOIN THE BRITISH
Now Fighting for the Liberation of
Palestine


Palestine
Great enthusiasm has marked the
recruiting of Jews in Jerusalem and
Jaffa as reinforcements for the Jew
ish battalions sent out from England,
says the London Daily Chronicle.
This volunteer movement began in
Palestine some weeks before the ar
rival of the Zionist Commissioner of
the first Jewish battalion from Eng
land 1t was the spontaneous move
ment of number of young Jewish
colonists, mostly of Russian origin,
who wished to share in the task of
liberating their homes from the hated
Turk.
A group of young men in Jaffa and
the neighboring colonies, under the
leadership of a well known Hebrew
writer named Smeliansky, a colonist
of Rehoboth, presented a petition to
the British military authorities ex-
pressing a desire
"To fight for the liberation of Pal
estine, which, according to Mr. Bal
four's declaration, is to be the coun
try of the future. We desire to join
the Jewish battalions coming from
England, and hope that Jewish units
will soon be raised in all parts of the
Diaspera, that many Jewish soldiers
now serving in the armies of the
Entente Powers will be transferred
to Jewish volunteer units, SO that a
Jewish force will arise fighting all
together With the British army for
the freedom of our nation and Pal
eStine.
eve volunteers are mostly labor
ers working plough and pick. We
had written on our banners the word
work. because in work on the soil
we see the leaven of our national
Renaissance. If we now leave our
work it is because an inner voice calls
to US 10 give not only the sweat of
our brows but our blood also" '' *
Jaffa recruits show a much greater
uniformity of type. Their physique
is remarkable Out of the first 102
examined by the doctor 100 were
classified Aft for service. In Jeru
salem there was nothing like the
same standard, over one-third of the
applicants being rejected. There
were several instances of volunteers
who, failing to pass the doctor in
Jaffa, marched the forty miles to
Jerusalem to try once more to get
accepted Numbers Of boys of sew
enteen gave their ages as twenty.
Rec1Nits come from all grades and
classes of the Jewish community.
IJaffa and the colonies have been
practically swept of their youth.
The example of Palestinian Jewry
in the hills and plains of Judea is a
message to their kinsmen in distant
lands. From Petach Tikvah (the
Gate of Hope) and Richon-le-Zion
| (the first III Zion) these Jewish lads
are coming forward, willing sacrifices
on the altar of a new national ideal
ism They feel that the Balfour
declaration, which for them has only
one historical parallel-the decree of
Cyrus the Mede-is not scrap of
paper. They believe implicitly in a
victory of the Entente and in the
declaration of the British Prime Min
ister that Palestine shall not go back
to the Turk. With this faith Jews
from Russia, Poland and Yemen, as
well as those born in Palestine, are
now taking the oath to King George
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-04
AMERICAN STEAMER SUNK

Washington, Oct. 1.-The sinking
of the American steamer Herman f.
Rasch, in collision with the American
steamer George G. Henry, was an
nounced by the Navy Department to-
day. The Frasch sunk in seven min
utes. Forty-onc survivors have been
accounted for. The collision occur
red at sea several miles off the AM
erican coast.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-04

Announcement is made by Anton
Phelps Stokes, secretary of Yale, that
this university would have the only
artillery training school connected
with any American university.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-04
TWELVE SONS
Louisiana Negro Has a Dozen Boys
Fighting for Uncle Sam

Rayville, La, Oct. 4.-Twelve sons
in active service is the record Of r.
H. Windslow, a negro preacher, of
this parish. Eight sons enlisted before
the enactment of the selective ser
vice law and the other four are in the
National Army. Two of the soldiers
are twins, the last three triplets.
Because of the remarkable record
plans are under way for a public
demonstration for MI. Windslow
He already has received a congrat-
ulatory letter from President Wilson
Mr.. Windslow conducts Red Cross
AUXILIARY.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-04
KING ALPHONSO WORSE
Monarch Suffering from Influenza
Has Higher Temperature

Madrid, Oct. 3-Physicians at
tending King Alphonso, who is suf-
fering from influenza, issued bulle-
tin tonight stating his temperature
during the day was 1913 and tonight
was 1922.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-04

The demand for holiday and other
greeting cards bids fair to exceed the
supply.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-04
LIBERTY LOAN STILL CLIMB
ING

Washington, Oct. 1.-The Liberty
loan subscriptions today totallcd
1921, ,000, ,0C0, or one hundred mil
lions over last nights report.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-04
THE CASUALTY LIST

Two Vermont Men Severely Wounded
Washington, Oct. 4.-The follow
ing casualties are reported by the
commanding general of the American,
EXDeditionarY Forces:
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-04
WEATHER

Fair and slightly warmer tonight.
Saturday cloudy and warmer.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-04

Killed in action 101
Missing in action 172
Wounded severely STA
Died of disease ri
Died of accident and other causes
Died from wounds 67
Prisoners
Wounded slightly 2
Wounded, degree undetermined II
Total 959
Wounded severely:
John G. Hill, Newport.
II ,,,,,, o,oL EJo,, Mill
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-04

w ONll'tNN NF%I VI
John G. Hill, Newport.
Harry Leach, Eden Mills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-17

F., NJ Carr. champion letter mailer of
America" in charge of the printed matter for
the third liberty loan, mails an average Of
2.315,233 letters and packages day.
Copyright international Service)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
HELD AS ACCOMPLICES
OF RAILROAD THIEVES
Seven to Face Trial Here on Charge
Of Selling Goods Stolen
From Baggage.

Detective L. A. ODea and Special
working under the direction Of Will
liam J. Flynn. chief OF the secret
service Of the railroad administration,
recently learned Of new method en-
ployed by persons taking property
from railroad trains. AS q result of
their Investigation they are search
ing for former employees Of the rail.
roads who arc alleged to have COM
mitted the thefts and have arrested
seven persons. who. it ia charged.
handled the proceeds Of the thefts.
on their way to this city took bag.
gage for other destinations. chiefly
trunks and cases Of sample goods,
sawed locks from them, rided them Of
their most valuable contents and
threw the trunks overheard while
crossing rivers between Philadelphia
and this city,
Other trunks. it is charged. were
checked to alleged confederatee in
this city and robbed. Much of tho
loot charged to have been taken from
trunks on trains IL said to have been
packed N , suit osses brought to this
Seven persons have been arrested
on suspicion Of dealing in the stolen
property. They furnished bond for
their appearance and will DO tried in
Police Court Among the property
taken, 1t Is stated, were q number Of
soldier uniforms that cost $50 each,
and II is charged that they were
During the few weeks the three de.
teotives have been employed on the
work Of detecting thefts on the rail-
roaalS and In express Offices they have
made forty arrests and recovered sew
efai thousand dollars' worth Of stolen
property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
OPPOSES US. TAKING PART
IN A LEAGUE OF NATIONS
Senator Reed Says Proposal Is
"Most Monstrous Doctrine Ever
Proposed in This Republic"

A vigorous attack upon the pro-
posal that the United States enter
a league Of nations was made in
Senator Reed of Missouri. He char
acterized any arrangement that might
lead to the United States becoming
embrofled in Euroean affairs as 'sthe
most monstrous doctrine ever pro-
posed in this republic"
Senator Reed quoted George WASH
ington's farewell address, in which
he warned this country against en-
tangling alliances, and declared that
it was because Of the teachings of
the creator Of this republic and the
adoption Of his recommendations that
the country has grown to be the fore
most in the world.
'Now it is proposed that we re-
nounce our ancient policy and be-
come entangled in every broil in
Europe" said Senator Reed.
An international court also was
declared by the senator to be dan
gerous. He pointed out that for it
to be effective it must have a force
able to conquer any single nation
In the world, or any combination of
nations not in the league.
"This army Of the court would be
able to conquer the United States"
declared Senator Reed. "a man who
would create an army that can con-
Quer the United States is a greater
traitor than Benedict Arnold"
Senator Reed said it was not known
who would command this army. and
declared that ''in time possibly a
German" will be at its head.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
PLAN FOR PAN-AMERICAN
MASS THANKSGIVING DAY
81. Patrick's to Make Observance
More Impressive Than Before.
Cardinal to Preside.

Arrangements are being made for
the customary pan-American mass at
st. Patrick's Church Thanksgiving
day. On account Of the unity with
which the South American republics
have supported the United States in
the world war. and on account Of tho
opening up Of larger trade relations
between the United States and South
American countries, the Thanksgiving
service this year. in which the official
Representatives Of all the South Amer
lean countries win Join with the Oh
cials Of the United States government,
10 Of particular Significance.
Cardinal Gibbons will, as usual, pre-
side, and after the mass will hold re-
ception for the guests in St Patrick's
rectory. Among the specially invited
guests are the diplomatic corps. mem
bers Of the cabinet, OF the Supreme
Court and Of Congress.
The mass will be celebrated 1t 10
o'clock. The sermon viii be presched
By Rev. DR.. william J. Kerby, pro-
lessor OF sociology At the Catholic
University.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
926AERoS, 73BALLoONS
DESTROYED BY YANKEES.
265 American Planes Downed
During Hostilities-74O Machines
Engaged on Day Of Armistice.

By tho Associated Press.
AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE, November 21-When hos
tilities were suspended American avi-
ators had destroyed 661 moro German
planes and IS more German balloons
than the Americans had lost The
total number Of enemy planes de-
stroyed by the Americans was s26 and
the total number Of balloons Is.
Two hundred and sixty-five Ameri-
can planes and thirty-eight balloons
were destroyed by the enemy.
These statistics Of the American
air activities have been officially re-
vealed to the Associated Press for the
first time. The authorities now feel
that the deeds of the American avi-
ators should be made known together
with other Information on this branch
Of the subject.
On November II. the day Of the
signing Of the armistice. there were
actually engaged on the front 740
American planes. 744 pilots. 4s7 OBJ
servers and 90 aerial gunners.
OF the total number Of planes 329
observation and lis were bombers.
In addition several hundred planes
Of various types were being used At
the instruction camps when the war
ended.
Between September IL and Novem-
Der II the air forces operating with
the LIST Army alone dropped 108.9S4
Kilograms (about 100 tons) of high
explosives on the enemy lines and
supply depots and railroads behind
his lines. It is not yet known what
was accomplished on other portions
of the front
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
NAVY IN 1920 Double
THAT OF 1917,F FORECAST

In number Of vessels Americas
naval strength will be more than twice
as great by 1920 as it was in 1917. the
year the United States entered the
world war. it was brought out today
before the House naval committee In
considering the 1920 naval appropria-
ton bill. No comparative statement
was given regarding capital ships. but
the total number Of all ships will be
about 500, as compared with 800 In 1917.
1917.
Twenty-four dreadnaughts viii be
included in the 1920 fleet, there now
be nineteen. which will be in
creased by five before July, 1920.
Three Of the latter are nearing COM
pletion-the Idaho. Tennessee and
California Three hundred and fifty
destroyers also will be completed by
that time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
LUMBERMEN TO BE BUSY.
Output to Turn From War Work to
Reconstruction in Europe.

CHICAGO. November 22.-Prob.
lens connected with supplying ma
terials with which to rebuild the
devastated parts OF France and Bel
GUM are to be taken up at con-
vention Of lumbermen from all parts
Of the Tilted States which opened
here today.
National Lumber Manufacturer AS
ISOLATION because Of the signing of
the armistice and the stopping Of
work on environments and other War
Department construction which took
the entire output OF the mills. Lum-
Der which would have gone into war
work in this country now may be
used for reconstruction purposes in
Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
WIRELESS
PHONE DIRECTS FL|ERS

Guiding and directing the fight and
maneuvers Of half a dozen airplanes
accounted for half an hour OF Presi-
dent Wilson's time today. The planes
Unanswered over the Potomac river,
while the President directed the
flights from the White House, four
or FIVE miles distant.
The occasion was a test by the
President Of the new radio telephone.
said to be the most important inven-
ton produced as a direct result of
war requirements. Mrs. Wilson,
George Creel and q group of Army
officers we're the only witnesses Of the
test.
The only apparatus visible was an
aerial running down from the White
House portico and a small field SWITCH
board, at which the President stood.
Several telephone receivers were con-
observers. by use Of these receivers.
were able to hear the commands Of the
President and to observe their execu-
ton.
The planes rose from Boiling Field,
attained a height of $500 to 1000 feet,
in huge circles and performed other
evolutions at the RADIO telephoned word
Of command.
The aeros were barely visible from
the Presidents point of observation.
A single plane was first to take the
air. It flew up and down, nose dived
looped and performed other evolutiors
at the word of command. Then, fol-
lowing directions. the flight COM
mander in the plane few back to Boil
Ing Field. and in response to orders
called up his squadron, the formation
evolutions following.
The radio-telephone used by the
President today was adjusted for dis
tances of three to six miles. 1t was
stated the communication was perfect
during the entire thirty minutes of the
test.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
EMR. McAD00 CONCLUDES
PACT WITH EXPRESS co.

Tho American Railway Express
Company and Director General Nc
Aooo. It was announced today. have
coacluded new agreement by which
the express company. now under nan
a9sment Of the railroad administra-
ton. viii receive ASK per cent Of all
sxDress operating revenues and the
railroads soA per cent
This u the Same proportion a nm
der the old contract Personnel md
methods OF management will remain
the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
STEAMER CARIB AGROUND.
Freight Ship Pounded by Waves,
But Apparently Not Endangered.

NEW YORK. November 22.-The
American freight steamship Garth
went aground in a heavy fog of Point
Lookout, L. L, yesterday. but APP
peared to be in no danger today
Naval vessels standing by were ex-
pected to drag the Carib free before
nightfall.
The heavy waves which were pound
ing the ship last night subsidized this
morning. The Carib is pound from
Tjsbon to New York with cork and
soap. Her crew Of forty men is still
on board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
LISBON TO HONOR PRESIDENT
Formal Ceremonies Arranged fol
Dedication of Avenue

In recognition of the services rem
dered by the President in the war the
municipal government Of Lisbon has
voted to name one Of the city's most
prominent highways the "Avenida
President Wilson,"
A cablegram received yesterday by
the committee on public information
from the American legation at Lisbon
said that formal dedication cere-
monies had been arranged and would
be attended by the American minister
and members of the legation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
CHRISTMAS MAIL DATE
SET FOR MEN WITH ALLIES

Christmas parcels for uen in the
armies Of the allies ana the auxiliary
aeryices Of the allies may be mailed
from this country up to November 20
without the need Of IN export license,
under IN order today By the Post
Once Department
November 20 had been designated n
the nnal date Of mailing. but this
rule was amended TO correspond with
q tan.day extension of time for &C.
captinE Christmas parcels for the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22

3 r was q matter Of eight months
therefore. after hostilities had ceased,
before peace was proclaimed between
the United States and Spain. In view
saf - -@"rs -res-ions which
must be settled at the coming peace
- SiI~ - AL.
SAons, or longer, before peace Is pro-
q claimed between this country and
Sthe case. the powers granted the
President under war legislation to
5 control the telegraph and telephone
-NSystema, the railroads and industry
n generally will be continued for a
-Iong period. although hostilities have
Also the salisbury act, which pro-
hibits the eviction Of tenants in the
District OF Columbia, for any reason
but non-payment of rent, will be con-
tinued in effect for = long time in all
: DeObatfilty. since 1t does not die until
= peace has been proclaimed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
Retirement Of Mr.. Ryan.
FOR WILSON STATUE ALSO.
With Washington's and Lincoln S
in London. Lord Weardale Surgests

LONDON. November 2l.-Lord Wear
dale. presiding at luncheon given to
James NJ. Beck. former United States
Attorney General. made reference to
the erection in London of statues to
Washington and Lincoln.
He added that the conclusion of
the war could not be marked better
than by asking President Wilson 10
permit a statue of himself to he
simultaneously erected with those of
Washington and Lincoln In prom
inent position in London.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
COL. Y0UNT COMES HERE.
Among Three Officers in Air Serv
ice Who Are Shifted.

Col Lawrence C. Brown, air service
(aeronautics). at Sal Diego. Cal, has
been ordered to command Camp Dick,
Dallas, Tex. Col William N. Hens
ley jr. air service taeronautics), has
been ordered to Dallas. Tex, for duty
as district supervisor, southwestern
district
Lieut. Col Barton z. Yount air
service (aeronautics), at Dallas, Tex,
has been ordered to report to the
director of military (aeronautics), in
this city for duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
LORD CRARNW0OD
VISITS MEMORIAL
Distinguished Briton Is Guest
at Luncheon of Prominent
Americans.

Tho Right Honorable Godfrey Rath-
bone Benson. Lord Charnwood. liberal
member Of the British house Of lords
former mayor Of Litchneld, admirer Of
things American. authority on the his
tory Of Abraham Lincoln and author
Of an exhaustive biography Of the civil
war President. is In Washington.
Today he was the guest at luncheon
Of the Commission of Fine Arts. at
which distinguished company of
Americans and Britons was present.
This afternoon the entire party made
an inspection Of the Lincoln Memorial
under construction.
Lord Charnwood has been in the
United States for some months He
came to the United States for the ex-
press purpose Of attending the recent
unwilling Of the memorial to Lincoln
at Springfield. III. Yesterday he was
in Baltimore. and previously in Fhila-
delphia.
Celebrities at Luncheon.
Former President Taft. chairman Of
the Lincoln memorial commission, was
Of the party at luncheon and at the in
spection of the memorial; a.. r,,,..,
secretary of the British embassy;
Henry White, former American am
bassador to Great Britain; Henry
Bacon, architect of the memorial;
Cass Gilbert, architect; the surgeon
general Of the Army, Col. Charles W
0f~h ID n
Lord Charnwood expresses great in
terest and has many ideas as to the
ties which should bind Great Britain
and the United States. He is of opin
ion that the future peace Of the world
depends primarily upon the united
nations in conjunction with France. as
dominant influences in the proposed
league of nations.
Their responsibility for the preser-
walton of democracy, he maintains,
will not end with the deliberations
at the peace table, or even with the
formation Of the league Of nations.
Task Devolves on Two Nations.
II believe that the task of bringing
order out Of the anarchy with which
protection of the weak nations that
will receive their freedom, after this
year, must devolve largely upon
America, as the least exhausted OF the
world powers, and upon England,
which has been less depleted than
France.
"Wc must accept the trust, or else
be placed in the position of basely be-
traying the hope of all mankind
Lord Charnwood points out that the
English-speaking races embrace near
ly third of the world population.
This he considers an additional rea-
son for them to take the lead in solv-
ing after-war problems. Such force,
he holds. acting as trustee for the
rights of all mankind. would insure
the stability of world conditions for
generations to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
STRAW HATS UNRESTRICTED.
Ruling by War Industries Board to
Permit Use Of New Styles.

New styles in mems straw hats,
barred by conservation restrictions Of
the War Industries Board. will be
permissible next season. The board
today announced an order resembling
the restrictions, which would have
limited styles in such hats for 1919
to a few standard shapes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
GEN. De CASTELNAU MAY
BE MARSHAL OF FRANCE

PARIS November - (Havas).-Gen.
Edouard de Curieres do Castelnau.
who will enter Strasbourg Sunday
with the French army, according to
the Echo dc Paris, probably will 1t
that time assume . new dignity"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
3 Gsvsrnors to Jubilate in Toronto

TORONTO. November 23.-Goys.
Whitman Of New York and Coz of
Ohio are to take Fart In the great
v1stsey celebration here tonight under
he auspices Of the Empire Club, a.
guests Of Sir John Hendrfe, lieutenant
governor Of Ontario. Tho Dominion
government viii Be- represented By
y. W. Rowell. president OF the coun-
-.ii IN tle Borden administration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
Freshmen Tie Up Rochester Daiies

ROCHESTER,, n. r, November o.
Publication Of Rochester's four Eng
fish dailies was prevented today BY
the decision OF members Of the local
printing pressmen and assistants
union to continue the strike until
their original demands are granted.
The attitude Of the publishers 10 that
unless tho presamen accept the award
Of the arbitration bosrd no attempt
will. be made to publish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
JOHN D. RYAN RESIGNS
AIR CRAFT DIRECTORSHlP

The resignation Of John d. Ryan
as director Of air service and second
assistant secretary Of war was an
nounced today BY Secretary Baker.
Mr.. Ryan will return At once to his
private business.