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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
HW0BANK MEN KILLED;
ROBBERS GET $4,000
Bold Highwaymen in Brooklyn
Wound Detective and Escape
in Taxicab.

NEW YORK. December 1.-Two Of
fcers of the East Brooklyn Savings
Bank were killed late yesterday by
two daring highwaymen. who escaped
in a taxicab with $4,000 after shoot
ing a detective who tried to stop them
and holding a crowd at bay with their
revolvers.
The robbers chose the busiest time
Of the day for their purpose. Enter
ing as IL to make a deposit. one ad-
vanced to the paying teller's window
and thrust a revolver through tho
bars. while his companion covered
other persons in the bank.
When. Daniel c. Peal. the teller,
failed to come across" as ordered. he
was shot through the heart. His
slayer then took his turn at COVER
ing" the crowd while his companion
ran to another window, forced a clerk
to retreat to the rear of his cage and
then crawled through the small OPEN
ing.
From that cage he fastened to the
one where the murdered teller lay.
He thrust rolls of bills into a bag,
treasurer of the bank. ran forward
he. too. was shot. He died later at a
hospital.
Then both robbers made a dash for
the street. and when Detective Albert
Doody tried to block their path he re-
ceived a wound In the left arm. Out
side the pair waved the crowd back
with their revolvers and entered a
taxtcab. Later the chauffeur, who
said his name was George w. McCul-
Tough, gave himself up to the police.
He claimed that he was not implicat-
ed in the robbery, but that he had had
a pistol pressed to his head and had
been threatened with death If he did
not obey orders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
WAR STAMP CALL ISSUED,
Federation Head Appeals to Citi-
zen Associations.

The Federation Of Citizens Associ-
atoms in a communication sent by
it's president, W. B. westlake, to each
citizens association today. urges that
these bodies give their best efforts
during the remainder OF the year to
insuring the Districts purchase Of Its
quota Of war savings stampa
After suggesting that the war
stamp sale be featured at the next
meetings Of the associations, Mr..
Westlake states: II hope to hear that
your association has contributed to
the general success which is bound
to come, for the District Of Columbia
never falls down on thie kind Of an
undertaking."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14

way to Ggnify their enthusiasm. many
men cut on their boards. for they had
heard that the American soldier Il
habituAlly clean-shaven.
In introducing Miss Silvercruys, Gil
bert Grosvenor. director Of the So
ciety. referred to the young speakers
record a. Q hospital nurse and as an
organiser Of relief work. He declared
that Thousands Of Belgian women and
children owed their lives to this
young girl, "one Of the most heroic
women Of one Of the worlds most
heroic nations"
Mr.. e. de Cartier do Marchienne, tho
Belgian minister, and several mem-
bers Of the legation staff were guests
Of tho National Geographic Society at
tho afternoon lecture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
HELPS WAR WORKERS
Registers Them for Future Posts
and Looks for Positions Out
side Government.

War workers being dismissed from
the government in Washington will
be given every assistance possible by
the Civil Service Commission in Sc
curing other employment. the COM
mission announced today.
The commission will keep registers
of the women who responded to the
governments call for clerks during
the emergency and they will be given
preference in new appointments under
the civil service.
Realizing, however. that new ap-
pointments will come slowly, the COM
mission is arranging with the De-
partment of Labor to help departing
war workers to get jobs outside the
government service. The commission
Is making this effort, an official said,
because it feels that many women
came to Washington at personal sac
riflce. to work for Uncle Sam during
the war.
Senate Favors Payment Of Fares.
The House bill providing for tho
payment by the government Of the
railroad fares of war workers return
ing to their homes was passed by the
Senate late yesterday, and now goes
to conference.
The measure applies only to war
workers receiving not more than
$1.400 annually, and to encourage re-
ductton In the number of government
employees as quickly as possible the
Senate amended the bill SO that it
will apply to workers whose services
will have been Terminated by next
January Is instead Of March 81, as
provided in the House draft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
MRS. BUSCH NOT AN ALIEN.
Attorney General Orders Restora-
ton of Seized Property.

Declaring that. though living in
Germany for many years prior to the
outbreak Of the war, Mrs. Lilly Busch,
widow Of Adolphus Busch. the mil
lionaire brewer. was an American
citizen. Attorney General Gregory
yesterday ordered the return to her
Of property seized by A. Mitchell Pal
mer. alien enemy property custodian.
The property Of Mrs. Busch is val
Gently she appealed to the Depart
ment of Justice and presented evil
dence which convinced the depart
ment that she was a loyal citizen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
Senate Favors Payment Of Fare:
TO OPERATE WIRE LINES.
Mr.. Burleson Names Official Board
for Federal Control.

Announcement has been made by
Postmaster General Burleson Of the
appointment of the board to operate
the telegraph and telephone services
under government control Union N.
Bethel, vice president Of the Ameri-
can Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany, is chairman.
Other members are r. A. Steven
son, superintendent Of plants of the
American Telephone and Telegraph
Company; G. M. Yorke. vice president
of the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany, and A. F. Ames, president of the
Kansas City Home Telephone Com
pany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
YOUNG BELGIAN nurse
TELLS0F WARS HEROES
Miss Suzanne Silvercruys Speaks ct
Meeting Of National Geo.
graphic Society.

Her dark eyes rejecting the tragedy
Of q nation almost destroyed by a
ruthless enemy, Miss Suzanne Silver
cruys held the rapt attention Of the
members Of the National Geographic
Society yesterday afternoon and even
ing as she recited the story Of BEL
GUMS Cross" It was story Of Ger
man outrage and Of Belgian heroism
which brought tears to the eyes of
her auditors as have few other ac-
counts of the war in Europe.
Brother Called to Colors.
Only fifteen years of age when the
Huns first debouc1ed upon Belgium,
Miss Silvercruys told Of the scenes
near her home as the Belgian boys.
among whom was her brother. were
called to the colors; she told of the
first sleepless nights of the women as
they heard the booming of guns,
which meant the slaughter of their
loved ones. and of the red glare In
the skies. which signalized the de-
straction of Belgian cities and the
murder Of the nations civilian popu-
lation. Then came the account of the
scenes in the hospitals, where this
young girl nursed her, own wounded
and later was forced into service by
the Germans to care for their dis
abled.
She also described the scenes at
Louvain. at Dinant and at Namur
when she made tour of inspection
with her father, one Of the justices of
the supreme court of Belgium. and of
the manner in which she finally Sc
cured a passport to go to Holland and
thence to America in order that she
10Th tnH m no Of n.
try what Belgium has endured and
what noble work the commission for
Belgian relief, headed by Herbert
Hoover, is accomplishing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
Twenty Years for Killing.

The minimum sentence Of twenty
years In the penitentiary has been
imposed by Chief Justice Mccoy on
James Matthew'S colored, who plead
ed guilty to murder in tho second
degree in causing the death of Lloyd
Graham, also co1ored, April 20 last,
in lunchroom near ~ and K streets
southwest. Matthew'S shot Graham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
Wore Bits Of Macaroni.

AS indicative of the indomitab1e
spirit Of the Belgians in the face of
German oppression, Miss Silvercruys
said that when Italy joined the allies
the civilian population of Brussels
was forbidden to wear the italian
colors. But the people were not to
be thwarted in their determination
to honor their new ally; they wore
coats. And when the Americans en-
tered the war. not knowing any other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14

LYNCHBURG. Va. Dscsmbse ~
Henry Chandler. a friend Of 10 elba.
lily Of Miss Rosa Farmer. wAo ~
attacked and murdered Novembee %
in the mountains near LynchburG, ~
been arrested and lodged In the IynoA-
burg jail. He Is charged with aiding
and abetting the murder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
U. GLUSHAk, PRESIDENT.
A. ROSENTEAL, Secretary

WASHINGTON D. c., DECEMBER IA, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that in accordance with
the provisions of a certain deed of trust. bear
ing date April 1. 1911. securing the payment
of an issue of bonds of the Norfolk and WASH
1ngton ID. c. Steamboat Company, said
bonds. numbered consecutively from one ~ to
eight hundred and fifty $500, inclusive. will
be paid in full on April 1, 1919, with interest,"
to the date of such payment. at the offices of
the American Security and Trust Company. i'll
the city Of Washington, District Of Columbia.
Notice Is also given that in accordance with
the provisions of said deed of trust interest on
said bonds shall cease April 1. 1919.
NORFOLK AND WASHINGTON ID. CO.
STEAMBOAT COMPANY
By LEVI WOODBURY.. President.
ODELL g. SMITH, Secretary-Treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
Secretary Bakers Remarks.

In presenting the medal Secretary
Baker said it was to him a peculiarly
happy circumstance that the recon-
mendation that Gen. March be deco
rated had come from the commander
of the American expeditionary forces.
While the whole nation Joined. Mr..
Baker said, in acknowledgment Of the
heroism of the expeditionary forces 1t
was striking indication Of tho unity
of purpose that the soldiers overseas
appreciated the work Of those officers
and men whose duties had held them
at home.
ton of the honor done him and said
that he would recommend that SINH
lar decorations be awarded other Of
f1cers who had contributed to the sue
cess of the American military pro-
gram. although they had been forced
to remain in the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14

Prince Max Won Ratibor ct Convey,
German ambassador to Spain, has
been recalled to Berlin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
MEDAL TO GEN. MARCH
Secretary Baker Presents Service
Honor Awarded on Gen. Per.
shing's Recommendation.

Gen. P. c. March. chief Of staff of
the Army. yesterday afternoon was
presented by Secretary Baker with a
distinguished service medal Tho
award was made on the recommends
ton Of Gen. Pershing, commanding
the expeditionary forces. with the ap-
prevail Of the President.
GAS commanding general Of the
Army artillery of the LIST Army" said
Gen. Pershing, 'he initiated and pre-
pared the plans for the organization
of the artillery of the American Army
in France. AS chief Of staff of the
United States Army he has rendered
services of inestimable value to his
country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14

WASHINGTON, D. O.. December Z, 1918.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders of the Real Estate Title Insurance
Company of the District Of Columbia, for the
purpose Of electing fifteen trustees of the COM
pa:,y for the ensuing year. is to be held at the
Office of the company. No. 500 5th street NV.
Tuesday. January IA. 1919. Polls will be
opened at O'Clock pm. and closed at 3
o'clock pm. Books for the transfer Of stock
Will he closed from January 4, 1919, to January
Il. 1919. both dates inclusive.
GEORGE G. McELWEE. Secretary.
WASHINGTON. D. c.. NOVEMBER 9. 1915
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Columbia Title Insurance Company of the Dis
trict of Columbia for the purpose Of electing
fifteen trustees of the company for the ensurins
year will be held at the Office of the company,
No. 500 5th st. NV, on Monday. December IS.
ISIS. The polls will be open between the
hours of and o'clock pm. The transfer
books will be closed ten days before said meet
ing. GEORGE G. McELWEE. Secretary.
CENTRAL COUNCIL. NO. 219. NATIONAL
Union, will hold its next meeting on Monday
evening. December 16, 1918. at Perpetual Hall.
Important business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
SPECIAL NOTICES,

THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
shareholders Of the WASHINGTON SAVINGS
BANK. for the election of trustees lot the en-
suing year and for such other business s, as may
properly come before the meeting, will be held
in the bank the second Tuesday IN January.
1919. between the hours OF ~ ana OF sala
day. J. D. LEONARD, President.
THE NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK
of Washington, ID. c., December IA. 19lS-
The annual meeting of the shareholders Of
this bank for the election he OF aness M a1
properly come before the meeting. Will be
held at the banking house on TUESDAY; 'a anu
until i pm. Transfer books will be e lo,a
from January 5, 1919, to January IA, 1913,
'' c, F. JACOBSEN. Cashier.
70 THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE AMERI,,
can Dairy Supply Company semi-annuai
dividend Of two ESQ per cent mas peen oe
stock of the American Dairy supply Company:
payable JANUARY 1, 1919. to all holders OF
certificates of stock Of record at the close OF
business December &c, 1915
WALTER R. WILCOX. Secretary.
COLUMBIA NATIONAL BANK, WASHING
ton. D. c., Dec. IA. 191s.-The annual meet
ing Of the shareholders. for the election OF
house ON TUESDAY. January IA. 1919. from
noon till 1 O'Clock in the afternoon
CLARENCE CORS0N, Cashier
TIE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SHARE.
Washington, Washington, D. G.. Will De neid
at its banking house on Tuesday, January H.
1919, from II noon until Pm. Tor the eleG
ton of directors and the transaction OF sucn
other business as may come before said meet
ing. Books to be closed for transfer OF STOCK
from January 10 to IA, inclusive.
WILLIAM SELBY. Cashier.
WASHINGTON, D. c., DECEMBER IA. 1918.
The annual meeting of the shareholders OF
the Farmers and Mechanics National Eank OF
Georgetown, d. c., for the election Of direc-
the transaction of such other DuSl-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14

ONE OF THE CITY's WELL KNOWN AUTO
mobile dealers wants a party with $4,000 to
establish new business to sell Of the best
known makes Of automobiles; reference furnish
ed and required. Address Box 1S5-B, Star
Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
@ASKFOR RETENTION
OF D.C.IF|ScALPLAN
Brightwood Citizens Urge
Senate to Continue Halt
and-Half Appropriations.

Abolition of tho half-and-half plan
for the District Of Columbia was
strongly opposed at q meeting OF the
Brightwood Citizens Association ana
resolutions were adopted appealing to
the Senate to retain the former plan
Of appropriations. Copies of the reso-
luton will be sent to the Senate Dis
trict Committee as provided by George
Francis Williams, who introduced the
resolutions.
Opposition also was expressed to an
increase in the present gas rate from
80 cents to 81. application for which
has been made by the Washington
and Georgetown Gas Light companies
to the District Public Utilities Com
mission. On motion Of John c. Proc
tor, the utility committee of the as
ISOLATION. composed Of William H.
Cleary, George Francis Williams and
John A. Saul, was instructed to at
tend the public hearing to be grant,
ed by the commission at an early date
and file the protest.
Report on Cost Of Paving.
The association was Informed by c..
B. Hunt. engineer of highways for the
District, that the paving Of Georgia
avenue from Rock Creek Church road
to Butternut street. in front of Wal
ter Reed Hospital. exclusive Of the
tracks, at present prices would cost
amount one-half or ;iss, 900. would
be assessed against abutting prop
erty. The assessment per linear foot
would be about IS for the pavement
ing a total of Sc per foot. The ave-
nue. is so feet wide. with a 20-foot
space between the tracks. He does
not consider. under present coudi-
lions, that such an expenditure would
be justified at this time.
George w. Osborne, Charles G.. Myer
and DR.. c. A. Baker were elected to
membership in the association. Ed
ward M. Cleary and Jesse L. Ergood
were named as members Of the joint
committee on railways to confer with
the suburban citizens association
north of Park road to discuss needed
improvements in the service on the
additional car stop at Georgia ave-
nue. and Rittenhouse street, owing to
this rapidly built-up section. will be
requested Of the authorities.
For Separate Control Of Schools.
On motion Of Jesse L. Ergood, chair
man OF the school committee, the as
ISOLATION voted to oppose the recon-
mendation of the District Commits
sioners that the appointing power Of
members Of the board of education be
transferred from the Supreme Court
Of the District to the Commissioners.
The resolution adopted stated that the
association was satisfied that the in
terests of the schools could be best
served under separate control, as is
now administered. and that If any
change is found necessary for the har-
monious conduct Of the school system
in the District it was in favor of
more, rather than less. power being
invested in the board OF education,
rather than in the hands of the Dis
trict Commissioners.
Mr.. Ergood also introduced a reso-
luton, which was adopted, urging
that Congress enact a law fixing ade-
quate salaries for the teachers Of the
District schools. with $1,000 as a min
imum salary. The meeting concluded
with the recitation of a poem The
YUo~ 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14

on shipments in transit by rail or water. O. s.
''Lloyds" policies.
SECURITY STORAGE co. 114o 18th at
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(Continued on Ninth Page.)
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THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders of the Lincoln National Bank for the
election Of directors. and such other business
rs may properly come before the meeting, will
be held at the banking house Tuesday. January
il, 1919. between IL and pm. Books for
the transfer of stock will be closed from De-
ccmber 20, 1918, to January 10. 1919
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14

WILL GENTLEMAN WHO ASSISTED LADY
that was struck by street car at 9th and G
streets northwest, on November % at 80
nm, kindly communicate with 474 NJ street
col
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14

AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
board of directors of the Continental Trust
Company. held December IL. 1918. the regular
quarterly dividend of IL per cent was de-
clared payable December 81 to shareholders Of
record at the close of business December 20.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
Total to date. .......147.2s

Above is the summary Of casualties
corrected by the War Department,
and including casualties reported to-
day. The list includes those lost a.
sea, also the total Marine Corps cas-
ualties to date, but does not include
the Navy casualties.
Army casualty lists released for pub
LEGATION today contain 5,246 names.
divided as follows, the names Of men
reported slightly wounded being
omitted:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
WASHINGTON. D. O.. December Z, 1918.

NOTICE. Will NOT BE HELD RESPON-
sible for any debts contracted by other than
myself. ]. LEROY FARDEN.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19
hike AUTO REPAIR PRICE
Topeka Dealers to Make "After-CIos-
ing'' Emergency Calls Expensive.

The ultra drastic ruling laid down
by the Topeka Auto Trades associa-
ton at a meeting some weeks ago
was removed at another meeting of
the association at Elks hall Thursday
night
1t is now possible for a person to
have his broken down motor car towed
into the repair shop on Sundays,
holidays and after o'clock in the
evenings. That is. he can have it
towed in, or repaired on the road, if
he is willing to pay the price And
to make the auto owners sure that
they need a tow before calling one.
the price has been made plenty high.
The price for auto-towing when an
ambulance truck is necessary is SIS
an hour. If the car can be lowed
on its own wheels the charge is SO an
hour. Repairs on the road are at the
rate Of $3.50 an hour.
officers elected to direct the affairs
of the Topeka Auto Trades associa-
ton at the meeting Thursday night
are: ]. R. Cowdrey. president; George
r. Evans, vice-president; A. B. Kirk
patrick, secretary-treasurer; w H.
lines. Harry Southwick, and E B.
Ke1lam, trustees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19
FREE MOVING PICTURES

Z free moving picture show will be
given in Security Hall next Monday
afternoon. a-AH children ca rying GER
tif:cates in the Knights and Ladies of
6 urity will be admitted without par
G. CT ldren 80 carrying certifi-
Gates in the ore must be- accompa-
led by parent or guardian.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19

bill for constitutional reform and the
adoption of a monarchy, and has de-
clared the session of the landtag
closed, says a dispatch to the Times
from Stockholm. This action was
taken after the government obtained
only a bare majority on the second
reading of the bill when it needed
two-thirds majority.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19

NOW is the time to buy clothes here. We
bought large stocks early, to very good
advantage. We sell them as we bought
to save you money. You should look ahead
little and prepare now for future needs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19
Any S1.50 Wash Suit
in, Stock Saturday-$1

ANY Sl.CU WISH Ouls
in, Stock Saturday-$1
Any $50 wash Suit In Stock
Saturday Sly to s years.
Wonderfully complete assort-
ment of styles. Big selection
to choose from q
Saturday at ............ ~ -
CAPS-Newest shapes in boys
Caps; broken lines of silks,
Scotch tweeds, flannels, serges,
Palm Beaches. Formerly $3.50,
s1.75 and $1.95-choice e 4
Saturday at only 5000. -
HOSE-ChiIdren' black cotton
Hose; famous BLACK Cat"
brand; light, medium and heavy
weights; all sizes, II to 10.
Sold everywhere at 50c-on sale
Saturday, three "a
UNION SUITS-Boys' soc Union
Suits; Country Club" brand;
sizes "a to "a. Special q 4
Saturday 8 for. ........ -
KNICKERBOCKERS - Boys
S1.25 Knickerbockers: sizes to
II years. Special Satur- q 4
day -
HALF HOSE-Children' ESQ
Half Hose with fancy top; sizes
An to 9; big assortment. Special
Saturday, five q
STRAW HATS-Lttle tots
Novelty Straw Hats: broken
lines. Formerly $1.25, $3.50
s1.75 and $1.95-choice q
Saturday -
ROMPERS - ChiIdren's s1.25
Rompers; made of fast color
madras, in blue, pink and black
check effects; sizes to Z years.
On sale Satur- q 4
day at -. - Il
SHIRTS Youths S1.35 and
$50 Shirts; such high grade
makes as 'tAlko' and "Kingly"-
brands; sizes II to 14h neck;
wonderful assortment for your
selection. Choice Satur- q 4
day at II
KNICKERBOCKE Boys
Cashmere Knickerbockers, small
sizes only: 5, 6, 7, and . years;
broken lines of Use and S5c
kinds; choice Saturday. q 4
2 pairs for. % Il
BLOUSES-Boys' 35c Blouses.
sport styles, sizes to IL years;
special Saturday, q
for -
PAJAMAS-Boys' S1.35 muslin
Pajamas; sizes to Is years.
Choice of the lot a
Saturday at ............ -
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-01-25
Call for Dairy Cattle.

The call for dairy cattle is more mon
ey making than the demand for bees
cattle.