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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-15

the manner I'M which Antsrica has
played her part in the great war, and
he is quite sure this country can be
depended upon to help Russia achieve
real and lasting liberty"
Prince Lvon organized the zemstvos
of Russia. These organizations were
composed largely of the Intellectual
forces and partly of peasants. and af-
forded the only means through which
the popular will could find expression.
Like the Jacobins of France, the
zemstvos acted chiefly in secret, con-
Stantly menaced by the imperial au-
thority, but finally spread all over the
nation. Their activities eliminated in
the overthrow of the car.
Speaking of Prince Lvoff and his
achievements in his native land, A.
Sakhnovsky, representative in the
United States of the All-Russian
Union of Zemstvos, says:
Princes Achievements.
"All Americans who love Russia or
who only sympathize with that coun-
try ought to welcome the arrival to
the United States of the first prime
minister of liberated Russia The
name of Prince George E. Lvon is dear
to every liberty-loving Russian, not
only because he was the head OF the
first cabinet of freed Russia after she
cast off the bonds of autocracy. but
because with his name for the last
thirty years are connected the Rus-
sian zemstvoS organizations, Wnlcn
performed the hardest task in the
struggle for deliverance of their
country. =.
"From the moment Of the birth of
the zemstvos in Russia the intellectual
forces real patriots, and all freedom
loving people OF Russia have rallied
around these organizations, because
1,o- nf a
nation can be brought about only
through education.
1.-THE zemstvos have opened schools,
HOSPITALS. storehouses with farm i'm
plements and did all in their power
to introduce the western culture to
frankly that everything done for the
Russian peasants in the villages for
the last sixty years was accomplished
through the indefatigable toll OF the
zemstvos.
After graduating from the univer-
sity Prince Georg Lvon rejected the
offer of a very brilliant court career,
which was open to him on account of
his noble birth. He preferred to go
to the villages to help the suffering
Russian peasants, and, thanks to his
exceptional mind and efficiency, be-
came one OF the most brilliant WORK
ers of the zemstvos.
Active During Clouded Years.
"After Russia was granted con-
stitution. in 1905. he was elected a
member of the first duma, but the
duma was soon dissolved and the
members were prosecuted by the re-
dictionary government Of 1906-1914-
During these clouded years Prince
Lyofr had to give up his very i'm
nortant work with the Zemstvos and
was preparing for his future activity.
"Prince LvoH was unanimously
elected the president of all united
zemstyos. The aid Sneeded for thou
sands Of wounded soldiers was concen-
trated in his hands. When the hordes
of Germans invaded the western prov
inces of Russia the zemstvos had to
extend their help to millions Of ref
ugees."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-15
Workers Face Huge Task,
With Nearly Half Million
Yet to Be Subscribed
ONLY $3.50, ,O4 HAS
BEEN REALIZED so FAB
Capital Counted On to Maintain
Splendid Record for Patriotism.
Canvassers Meet.

With only $339,704 of Washington's
$Soo.00o quota in the united war work
campaign subscribed at noon today,
and with only short time left before
the end Of the drive, the man and
woman volunteer workers are strain
Ing every nerve to put the total
amount across, that this city may
maintain its splendid record of the
past for patriotism and gratitude.
With nearly half a million dollars
to be raised before the end of the
drive Monday night, the committee
In charge here fully realizes that the
task is huge one. but it is strong
in its belief that the citizens of the
capital will awaken to the necessity
of raising the amount sought in order
that the seven big recognized relief
organizations can continue their work
among the American fighting men,
both in this country and abroad
Must Redouble Efforts.
At the meeting of man and woman
team canvassers at the Willard Hotel
today at noon. Corcoran Thorn, chair
man of the local committee, congratu-
lated the workers on their loyalty and
work, but declared that their efforts
vigorous and determined kind of work
must follow from now on if the ma
tons capital is to preserve its proud
record.
Mr.. Thorn wishes to make it clearly
understood that pledges made to the
campaign need not all be paid with
the initial installment. but may be
cleared through the pledger's bank in
partial payments.
The progress of the past twenty
four hours was considerable of an in
crease over the preceding period, but
the committee admitted that it was
considerably below the amount antici-
pated. However. the committed. al
though disappointed at the results
thus far. announces that it is by no
washington must-and will-re-
spond to this CALI was the way
Chairman Thomj put 1t in addressinx Z
the team workers today.
Women Win Days Honors.
The honors of the day were carried
or by the woman workers. THIS
largest amount turned in by any team
was that reported by the team cap
tanned by Mrs. Edward Mitchell
$20.390. Great applause greeted Mrs
Mitchell when she made this an
nouncement The second highest score
of the day was turned in by the team
captained by Mrs. George A. Sold
smith-$7.014. Mrs. Frank b. Noyes'
team, with $5,S63 to it's credit, stood
third on the list.
hn hi
turned in $685., the highest amount
reported by mems. teams, stood fourth
on the list.
The total collections in the last
twenty-four hours were $71, 566.
Team captains reported today the
following twenty-four- hour collec-
tions:
No. 1, Mrs. Frank B. Noyes, $5,Se3;
No. 2. Mrs. Nicholas Longworth. no
report: No. 3, Mrs. James W. WAAs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-15
VERSAILLES TO GET
PEACE CONFERENCE
REGARDED Certain Treaty will
Be Signed Where German
Empire Was Proclaimed.
FARLEY MAY START SOON
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PARIS, November 15.-Versai11es,
although not formally chosen as the
meeting place Of the peace negotia-
tors, is regarded as almost certain to
be the place selected for the peace
conference when the inter-allied
council reassembles today.
The real work of the negotiations
will be carried on in Paris. where it
is probable that delegations from all
the countries will reside temporarily,
the members going out to Versailles
now and then for plenary sessions of
the conference.
There also is little doubt that the
supreme act of signing the peace
agreement will take place at YER
sailles, in the same historical hall
where the German empire was pro-
claimed in 1871.
Means Recognition of France.
PARIS. November Il (by the AS
sociated Press).-The general feeling
of the associated governments is that
Versailles is the most convenient
place to hold the peace conference,
and If this were decided upon it also
would serve as a recognition of the
paramount position Of France in the
war.
In addition to. these considerations,
there are certain practical ones of
telegraph and cable facilities and easy
communication between the capital
and the ample living accommodations
as compared with those in the small
er Holland and Switzerland cities.
Agents of the various allied coun-
tries already are seeking large houses
in Paris for their delegations. The
American representation will move
from the small residence which Col.
House and his staff now occupy to
one much larger.
May Meet Before December IS.
It is probable that the first meeting
date before December Is, after the
English parliamentary elections, and
at time which will give ample op-
pcrtunity for the American and other
delegates to arrive.
Premier David Lloyd George and
Foreign Minister Balfour OF Great
Britain, Premier Orlando and Foreign
Minister Sonnine of Italy, Premier
Venizelos of Greece and Foreign Min
lister Pachitch of Serbia are on their
way here for a resumption Of the
conferences at the home of Col. Ed
ward M. House, special representa-
and the sessions at Versailles.
Besides outlining the general pro.
gram Of the congress. the question OF
meeting the food situation in Ger
many and Austria probably will be
considered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-15
Hindenburg's Proclamation.

BERLIN. Wednesday, Novembef Is.
Basel. November 1A-Field Marshal
" Hindenburg has issued a proclama-
N to the German army saying In
;ostance:
The ever growing number Of our
a.mies. the exhaustion of our allies
q the urgent crisis in tho provisioning
oo,h- country have forced us to accept
hard conditions of the armistice.
l the terms Of tss armfstice we are
ciged 20 rapidly turn to the father
I'D. which is a. ;;lvy task.
You win never beiabandoned by your
fd marsns in the struggle. He will
e,r be conndsnt in YOU"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-15
Pride Of countrymen Stirred
by Army's Successes, Mes,
sage Declares.
Department WlLEHURRY
RETURN OF FORCE ABROAD
Welcome Awaits Them Before
Their Resumption Of Civil.
Activities.

Congratulations and expressions of
the nations proud esteem were cabled
to Gen. Pershing for the American
Army in France today by Secretary
Baker, with promise that now =
respite has come the War Department
will do all in its power to- expedite
the early return Of the expeditionary
force so that the country may well
come its soldiers home.
Secretary's Message.
Secretary Bakers message follows:
THE signing Of the armistice and
the cessation of hostilities bring to an
end great and heroic military ad-
venture in which the Army under
your command has played a part dis
tinguished by gallantry and success.
It gives me pleasure to express to you
the confidence and appreciation Of the
War Department and to those who
have labored with you to make this
result possible, this appreciation of
luCAI ~ACdAs courage s1AA 0SA 04A6 SAAS OV@AA
of purpose and achievement. The en-
tire country is filled with pride in
your fine leadership and in the SOL
dierly qualities shown by your Army.
Now that a respite has come in
solemn task to which the Army de-
voted itself. the War Department will
do all in its power to expedite the
early return of the expedtttonary
force to the United States. in order
that the country may welcome its sol
diers home, and in order that these
soldiers may be restored to the op-
portunity of civil life as speedily as
the military situation will permit.
Extends Congratulations.
I extend to you as commanding
general Of the American expsdittone
force my hearty Congratulations and
this expression Of high esteem. and I
beg you to make known to the on
GERS and men OF your scoua1,and the
fact that their, conduct as soldiers and
as men has stirred the pride of their
fellow countrymen. and that their mil
itary success has contributed to the
great victory for the forces Of civil
ization and humanity"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-15
Germans Sought Secret by Capture

The fact that radio telephones were
a regular part Of American aerial
equipment has only been allowed to
become known since the capture of a
German order to aerial squadrons. de-
manding that an American plane with
wireless telephone equipment be shot
down and brought to the rear Tor ex-
animation.
Mr.. Ryan said today that the high
pressure upon airplane production had
been eased OF Immediately after the
signing Of the armistice. Just prior to
that 800 De Haviland planes were being
ttrned out weekly, and about twenty
Handley-Page bombing planes were
being constructed weekly in knocked
down shape for shipment.
These latter are the largest type of
flying machines yet put in use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-15
PR|NCELVOFF HERE
IN NRUSS|A'SBEHALF
First Prime Minister After
Cars Overthrow to See
President.
ORGANIZED THE zEMsTV0S

Prince 0eorg E. Lvoff. first prime
minister of Russia after the over
throw of the imperial government.
arrived in Washington this morning.
He will probably be presented by
the Russian ambassador to Secretary
Lansing this afternoon. Arrange
ments will be made later for call on
President Wilson.
The distinguished visitor comes to
Washington to enlist the sympathy
and aid of the nation for Russia in
efforts to establish a stable govern
ment. He will also urge the people of
this country to extend material help
to the citizens Of his country SO that
industrial reconstruction will not long
be delayed.
Rests After Long Trip.
"PrinceNLvoff is very tired after his
,, long journey from Japan and is una
Bile to see anybody at present" it was
stated at the Russian embassy. Lat
er, however. he will call on prominent
citizens of Washington and discuss
with them a program he has outlined
for the rehabilitation of Russia
''The prince is greatly impressed by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-15
Versailles In History.

Versailles, or rather the palace
there, has played an important part
in the histories of France. Germany,
Great Britain and the United States.
In 1888 the armistice preliminary to
the treaty of pes0 between Great
Britain and the United States was
signed at Versailles. Six years later
the palace was the scene OF important
events in the French revolution. The
German army hesieging Paris had it's
headquarters in the town in 1901.
and there the negotiations between
France and Germany were discussed.
After the peace Versailles was the
seat Of the French national assem-
bly,, and for a few years thereafter
was the official capital of France.
Palace Built by Louis XIV.
The town of Versailles, which is
twelve miles west-southwest of Paris,
is not attractive in itself but the pres
ence there of the palace built by Louis
XIV and its proximity to the capital
attract many visitors. The palace at
Versailles was begun in 1861 and the
gardens, which, with the fountains
and waterworks, are one of the glo-
ries of the place, were planned by LIE
Notre. All estimates of the money ex-
pended on the buildings and gardens
are vague, but some experts estimate
that more than $100,000,000 was spent
by Louis XIV, who destroyed the ac-
counts.
In the French revolution Louis XVI
and Marie Antoinette were forcibly
removed to Paris, after which the fur
niture was destroyed. Napoleon and
the kings during the restoration
barely kept the place in repair, but
Louis Philippe restored the palace and
made it a museum of works of art IL
Illustrative of the history of France, at
a cost of nearly $5,000,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-15
j. S. F[|ERS GIVEN
VOCAL AIR ORDERS
Radio Telephone Device Puz-
zIed Germans, Who Ordered
Solution by Capture.

Squadrons Of American airplanes
fighting in France up to the moment
Of the armistice were maneuvering
under the vocal orders of the squad
ron commander that reached each
PILOT by radio telephone,
News Of the accomplishment, which
has hitherto been considered a mill
tary secret, though some inkling of
it had reached the Germans just be-
fore hostilities ceased. was allowed
to become public today by John D.
Ryan, director Of aircraft production.
There are some details concerning
II which we cannot di5euss yet" he
said hut tie radio devices worked
out during months Of experiment
went into actual service some weeks
ago. s.6.3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-15
Mr. Ryan Gave orders.

: 81 have myself, standing on the
ground, given orders to a squadron
flying in the air. and watched them
maneuver accordingly. The transmits
sion Of the votcs Is clear. enough TO
be heard distinctly through the sound
Of the airplane motor. 1tEis In every
way the most Satisfactory means % OF
air and from the ground to planes"
:, Mr., Ryan said that he could not
discuss the distances over which the
radio telephone has worked. but 1t
is known to be matter OF, several
miles. ~
". C. Potter Of the equipment divi-
sion Of the bureau explained that the
idea of the radio telephone was con-
ceived some time ago by number OF
experimenters. Its successful devel-
opment and application to airp1ane
equipment was, however, the work OF
the bureaus own people.
"For some months 1t has been pos
sible in our onces In Washington to
hear the planes. flying miles over the
city, talking, to one another and to the
ground, as they worked out and per-
fected the device"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-15
WEATHER.

: Fair and slightly warmer tonight; to.
morrow partly cloudy and warmer.
Temperature for twenty -four hour!
ending 2 pm today: Highest. so. at
pm. today: lowest. 90, at Z am. today.
Full report on page "a.
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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-22
$50 ARE OVERCOME
BY MYSTERIOUS FUMES
Factory Where Army Uniforms Arc
Made Is Compelled To
Shut Down.

New York, Feb. 21-One hundred
and fifty persons, employed in west
Thircieth street loft building where
army uniforms are made, have been
overcome by fumes of some mystic.
rious gas the past two days. All ef-
forts of the health department of.
ficials and police to trace the gas
have been unsuccessful. It was said
that federal agents might be called
into the inquiry.
= A quantity OF khaki cloth was re-
ceived on the ninth floor and al
most Immediately afterward those
who handled it became i'll. From
that time throughout the afternoon
workers on that floor became uncon.
scious.
Later the odor was again noticed
and by 10 o'clock so many persons
mad been overcome that the plant
was shut down.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-22

from q few days. visit with his son
John Kestner in Minneapolis.
Willie Ritter was county seat Wis
itor Monday. 8i
Raymond Covert left Saturday for
Anoka, to join Mrs. Covert, who is en-
gagged in teaching at that place and
from there they went to the cities to
purchase their household Furnishings.
Ole Bjarnoos went to Little Falls on
Monday, to enlist in shipbuilding and
engineering.
Frank Schnider, accompanied by .
brother from Fargo, N. D., left Sunday
for Browerville, where they were call
ed by the serious illness of their moth
er.
Mr.. and Mrs. 81. 81. Craighead and
son Of Lincoln arrived Tuesday for a
visit at the C. E. Chapman home.
Tom Winker, who has been a guest
at the Calhoun and Winker homes. for
the past two months, left Tuesday for
st. Paul, where he goes to enlist in the
aviation corps. ..----
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wahlberg and
daughter, Mrs. Nora Bjarnoos, trans
acted business in Little Falls the first
part Of the week.
Mrs. Nora Bjarnoos, who is employ
ed in Fargo, N. D., arrived Sunday for
a short visit with home folks and to
look after her business interests.
Mrs. Anna Classen, teacher in the
Chandler district, spent the weekend
at her home in Little Falls.
Miss Barbara Weidenbaugh has re-
turned to her home in Pierz, after a
week spent among relatives here.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-22
SPANISH ANARCHISTS
. GET AID FROM GERMANS
Embassy at Madrid Shown Active
With Notorious Agitators Of -
Country. -: 49,

Paris, Feb. 21.-Close relations be-
tween the German embassy at Madrid
and the most notorious anarchists in
Spain have been brought to light, &C.
cording to the Matin. The newspaper
Ell Sol has published documents to
prove that DR.. Won Stohrer, second
secretary of the German embassy at
Madrid, sent money to anarchistic
agitators and committed the imprud-
ence Of writing to them. The propa-
ganda thus financed, adds this paper,
was directed, not only against public
order but even against the person of
the king. The revelations have had a
deep effect in Madrid.
At the request of the Spanish au-
thorities a safe conduct through
France has been granted to Captain
Won Krohn. the former German naval
attache at Madrid, whose recall was
requested by the Spanish government
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-22
SOCIALIST PARTY RAPS
CHARGES BY GOMPERS
London Meeting Names Committee To
Answer Head Of Ameri-
- can Labor,

London, Feb. 21.-Delega to the
1nter-Allied conference of Socialist
and Labor parties gathered at Central
hall, within a stones throw Of the
House Of Parliament, for a conven.
ton in which they expect to formulate
a unified statement of war aims ap.
proved by Socialists of all Allied
countries.
During the, opening session, Arthur
Henderson, former minister without
portfolio in the war cabinet, read a
cable dispatch received from Samuel
Gompers, president of the American
Federation of Labor, announcing the
refusal of the American federation to
participate in this or other conferenc.
es at the present time, owing to the
belief that German influences were
their inspiration.
The delegates listened quietly to
the reading of the dispatch and made
no demonstration at it's conclusion.
The message was then referred to a
committee, which is to decide the
form of the reply which will be sent
to Mr.. Gompers.,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-22

When the eyeball is too short for
the power of the lens system of tho
eye: In this case the image cf tie cb-
ject looked at will tai! behind the re-
tina, and we say such an eye is "far-
sighted.'' ::
The use of glasses with a convex
lens Of the proper power will throw the
image forward onto the retina and
correct the trouble. This defect is
technically known as hyperopia, or
hypermetropia.
In both the above cases the image
thrown upon the retina by the lens
system Of the eye would be blurred
unless glasses with the proper correc-
ton were used, just as the image
would be upon the film of sthe drv-
plate in the camera if the lens system.
were out Of focus.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-02-22
RANDALL.

Feb. 20.-The Red Cross society
meets next Friday afternoon with
Mrs. Dennis Sheedy.
Mrs. Perry Smith Of Canada arrived
here last week for a visit among rel
at1ves and friends and is the guest of
OF Mrs. John Hendrickson.
Mrs. Ed. Rickerson and dauphter
left Wednesday for their home near
Bemidji, after couple of weeks spent
among relatives here and in Little
Falls.
~, Mrs. skjod returned to this place
Thursday, after a several days. visit
with relatives in Verndale.
Mrs. Burt left Wednesday for her
nome in Royalton, after a two weeks
visit here with her daughter, Mrs. Ma
bic Anderson.
Mrs. Lizzie Lucas left Saturday for
visit in Little Falls after a several
weeks stay among friends at this
place.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Russell return
ed home last week, alter a couple Of
months stay in Minneapolis, where
Mr. Russell has been having his eyes
treated.
Robert Ruse left Monday for his
home in Hancock, after a couple Of
weeks spent here with his uncle. Joe
Longley and family.
Z: E. Chapman shipped carload of
stock to South st. Paul Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Oothoudt and children
returned home Sunday from an extend
ca visit with relatives in Winnebago.
+. Bjarnoos of Ironton arrived Sun
day tor visit with his brother Ole
and family and to look after business
matters.
Mr. Kestner returned home Monday