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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-19
ONE OPPORTUNITY
ALREADY COVERED
About So, 900 Is Still Needed
for Washington's Annual
Christmas Charity.
TOTAL TO DATE is $666
States to Elect President.

A total of 1866 subscribed to date
for washington's annual Fourteen
Gnnortunities," with one of these op-
nortunities completely subscribed. Is
the gratifying news today. A little
MORO fhan $4,000 is still needed to
help those who are so deserving Of
aid.
The lucky number this year was 10,
for the opportunity so designated has
heen entirely covered by one con-
tributor who. in effect. adopted the
widow and the two children compos-
ing the little family group. This big
hearted washingtonian. who evidently
he,;eves in both concentrated and
ssr,v giving. sent in his check for
$3.50 the sum needed to insure COM
fortahle living for the ensuing year.
IT is hopefully expected that other
henefactors may be tempted to 90
likewise and wipe others clean on
the slate.
Make It Extend Over 1855 Days.
with six days still before Christ
mas. there are left thirteen numbers
renresenting chances for Washington
home lovers to respond to these
worthy appeals for home conserva-
ton. The problem Is how to harness
tha tremendous giving spirit" in
force that wells up just at this time
~ vear SO as to make 1t extend over
S65 days, or. in effect. christmas all
the year round"
For instance. the average man who
seats himself at a big christmas
dinner wants to feel that every one
else ia getting one. So strong is this
;mnuIse that some families who at
lContin,,ad on, SeYepth RaSal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-19
LOSSES EXHAUSTED RUSSIA.
Information Bureau Savs She Lies
in "Seas of Blood and Tears"

NEW YORK, December 19.-Esti-
mating Russian casualties in the
world war at mot less than 100000
men. of whom 100000 were killed
and about 1000, 900 disabled for life"
A. ]. Sack. director of the Russian in
formation bureau, declared in an ad-
drass before the Foreign Commerce
S,,uh here yesterday that "Russia's
present pitlful condition is due to her
exhaustion from war
she is lying in seas Of blood and
tears" he continued and: further, ssals
death this time from starvation.
About 20,ooo.0 600 Russians will die this
,uinter unless the allied countries rem
der the unfortunate country mme-
diats hela on YsIX SenexeA& kcaaA =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-19
VANDERBILT EXPECTS "J0LT."
Big Demand for Labor, However, to
Helm Transfer to Peace Basis.

NEW YORK, December 19.-It is
possible to transfer the 100000 men
now engaged in war activities to
works of peace without greatly dis
turbing conditions in this country,
frank A. vanderlip. president of the
National City Bank, declared in an ad-
dress before 1000 credit men here
last night.
II would not argue that we can
make this transition without any
Jolt" he said. There will be some.
But I believe that the demand for la
Dor is so great that it is possible to
make the transition without dis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-19
ENDING SERVICE IN ARMY,
GET SCARLET CHEVRONS

Secretary Baker today directed that
each soldier honorably discharged be
furnished with two scarlet chevrons.
to be worn on the left sleeve as a
recognition of his service to the coun-
try. The chevrons will be of size and
shape prescribed for service abroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-19
MISS DELANO TO GO ABROAD.

Miss Jane A. Delano. director Of the
department Of nursing of the Ameri-
can Red Cross, will sail for France
next week to make a general survey
of nursing, in connection with the or
gauizatjofs reconstruction program
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-19
WEATHER.

Fair tonight: tomorrow fair. slight.
ly warmer.
ending 2 pm. today: Highest, 49, at
$3.50 pm. yesterday; lowest, %, at 8
am. today.
Full report on page rs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-19
Member of the Associated Press

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the use for republication Of all news dispatches
credited to it or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights Of publication of special
dispatches herein also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-19

Civilians seized by the Germans in
occupied French territory and sent to
:. hostage camp at Holzminden. Ger
many. will appoint a delegation to
,.u upon President Wilson to tell him
: ,nething of what they suffered. NOR
:: ny and physically, while detained by
the Germans, it is announced.
.ac plan was formed at the sug-
ion of DR.. Henry Van Dyke of
:'r.uceton University, who met some
the people in the association at a
feunion held recently. He was so
.ruck by their accounts of the treat
, ent given hostages by the Germans
.t..lt he advised that Il deputation be
xnNn< .zzrA II ~,s1af,n ~MEe.y1iknon
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
|PERSHING'S REPORTS
NECESSARILY MUCH
DELAYED ON WAY
French War Office Will
Not Announce United
States Units
Engaged
by the Associated Pres.

Washington, April LIN
the absence of reports from
General Pershing showing the
disposition made Of American
armies, officials here were
watching the French and
British statements closely to-
night for the first word that
will show the Americans to be
at the battle front in Picardy.
1t is probable that not only the
first news of the activities Of
Pershing's men in their new status
will come this way; but that for some
time the French communiques will
|give the American people their only
information on the subject.
Once these American units have been
merged with the French, as 1t is as
sumed they will be, French custom of
Withholding designations of units en-
gagged for military reasons will govern
Pershing has had time to set up method
of assembling and transmitting daily re-
ports of his own. With military tele-
graph and telephone wires congested and
with the entire communication system
entirely in French hands, it will be a
difficult task, officers believe, for Amer
lean headquarters in France to keep
in close touch with events.
Already reports from both Generals
Pershing and Bliss on the progress of
the battle are much delayed. Messages
tonight told of the situation on Saturday
and Sunday. At that time, however, Gem
eral Pershing saw considerable improves
ment in conditions.
GERMANS DIGGING IN
Officials were particularly interested in
French official reports last night that the
Germans were digging In along part
of the hard-fought line at the apex Of
their offensive wedge. That would In
dicate an admission that they do not now
anticipate being able to burst through
between the French and British armies
as they set out to do. No further dis
cussion OF this report had come at "a
late hour, except for General Pershfng's
report that both sides were entrcnching.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
SITUATION MUCH
| IMPROVED, SAYS
/ PERSH|NG' REPORT
News From General Bliss
Sent on Sunday Is
That All Seems
Well

Washington. April IA cablegram
received today from General Pershing
dated March 81, reported the situation
in northern France as improved
A report also was received from Ma
Tor General Bliss 1t was dated March
81. and said:
North of the Somme the situation
is unchanged South of the Somme the
enemy on the afternoon of the 30th
attacked from Lalute to Mont Reinaud
on front of so kilometres The ground
gained by the enemy in these attacks
is reported by the French to be insig-
nificant and his losses enormous This
morning March 80 the French, by
counter attacks. regained La Monche
and Asson villers Elsewhere the sit.
uation was unchanged"
Up to late this afternoon the wal
depar tment had not been advised By
General Pershing of the movements Of
American troops toward the battle
front reported in press dispatches. Ma.
,or General March. acting chief Of star
said.
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ROLL OF HONOR

Washington, April 1-Twen-
ty-five casualties among the
American expeditionary forces
reported today were divided as
follows:
One killed in action, one
died of wounds four died of
diseases, two severely wounded
and II slightly wounded.
KILLED IN ACTION
Private william Rapp.
DIED OF WOUNDS
Private Edward Fisher.
DIED OF DISEASE
Private Pearson Round.
Private George Fitysimmons.
Private Jesse r. stinchcomb.
Private Francis WelIes.
WOUNDED SEVERELY
Private Eugene Elstun.
Private Joseph Nownk.
WOUNDED SLIGHTLY
First Lieut.. George Il. Boyd.
Seret. Joseph Petrush.
Corp. Milton willard.
Wagner Frank Lucey.
Private Homer Ayler.
Priyntc Harold r. Buchbinder.
Private Howard II. Crum.
Frivntc Moses Fischer.
Private Francis J. Calvin.
Private Fed $. Honaker.
Private Samuel w. kopp.
Private Clifford Ledford.
Private Harlic G. Smith.
Private Troy A. Tarwater.
Private John X. Urban.
Private Fred Warnnsch.
Private Lonnie Il. Rouse.
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Summary of the News


GENERAL NEWS.
J-Germans trying to break lines at
MoreuiI arc beaten back.
Enemy also fails In daring at
tempts to cross the river Disc.
Long-range gun continues to Are
on Paris.
Allies may expect fresh attacks
ON other fronts soon.
steamship Celtic II SUNK.
Pershing says situation is much
Improved.
-American troops continue ON the
move toward the battle in Pr
cardy.
LOCAL NEWS
1.-TWO alleged pro-Germans are mr.
rested.
Colonel White here for inspection
OF hospital sites.
Great mass meeting at Jefferson
tonight to start Liberty Loan
drive.
Final total in Girls' school drive
In S1R,304.00.
FEATUREs
-Editorial cOmment.
SLsoei@ty and Dolly Dalrymple.
6-spOrta.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
BARBAROUs DETAILS

New York, April 1.-The official bu-
reau of French information here today
received the following cablegram from
Cardinal Annette, archbishop of Paris,
regarding the bombardment Of parish
church by the Germans.
ION Good Friday, AT the hour itself
of the death of our Lord. Jesus Christ,
whilst the members of our flock were
assembled in the churches to COM
memorate that great mystery. the Ger
mans began again 10 lombard Paris
after an interruption of several days
A big shell fell upon one of our churches
and the roof collapsed. crushing num-
erous. Christians who had come for di-
vine service.
1--WE have found at least rs dead and 80
founded, of whom the majority are wom-
en- and children. Such a crime, commit
ted under such conditions. on such a
day and at such an hour. brings up the
reprobation of every conscience. In our
deep sorrow we have the duty of echo
ing this reprobation and OF appealing to
the Justice Of God as we implore His
mercy for the victims
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
STEAMSHIP CELTIC
SUNK ON RETURN
| TRIP FROM ENGLAND

New York, April 1.-The steamshfp
Celtic. one of the biggest White Star
line steamships. wns attacked and tor
pcdoed by German submarine. ac-
cording to reliable Information re-
ccived here in marine circles, during n
voyage from England to America. Eff
forts are being made to save the vcs-
~eI. which. 1t In believed, carried mo
passengers.
The Celtic has . gross tonnage Of
2c.9o4. and has for many years been
one Of the largest steamships IN
transatlantic service. She was built mt
Belfast In 1901 and flies the British
flag.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-If there were
amy American soldiers board the
American steamship Celtic. II was said
here today they were very few in
numbers and they were "carried as
casualn.r returning home. II was stated
that there were no sick or wounded
on board.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
-FOUR KILLED AND
MANY WOUNDED
IN QUEBEC RIOTS
Fighting Between Soldiers
and Anti Conscriptionists
Lasted Until Midnight.
Many Arrests

Quebec, April Flour civilians
were killed and four civilians and n
number of soldiers were wounded in
fighting which occurred tonight be-
tween antf-conscriptionists and the
militia. One hundred men, charged
with rioting. were arrested.
The nghting between the military
and antI-cOnscriptionists lasted from
night. the men opposed to the khaki
firing revolvefs haphazard from door,
ways and behind snowbanks, and the
military answering ~ best they could,
through the thick fog, with machine
gums.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
Pope Said to Have
Protested to Germans

Ottawa, April Pope Benedict has
lodged protest with Berlin against the
bombardment Of Paris and especially
against the destruction OF churches and
the wholesale massacre OF people," says
: Reuter- dispatch received here from
London today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
GERMAN OFFICIAL STATEMENT

Berlin April 1-Via London German troops have cap
tured the heights Of Moreiu and also Arracs wood the
bank of the Avre river according to the official report
from headquarters today.
1.-The prisoners have increased to more than $4,000 the
statement adds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
AMIENS NOT IN DANGER

Paris April Evidently the French city of Amiens is not
considered official circles being imminent danger OF
falling into the enenys hands, President Poincare went
there yesterday the surrounding townships to inspect
how the necessary excavations being carried out The
President also visited the troops operating in the region of
Monte
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
LATEST REPORT FROM HAIG

London, April 1.-THE day passed comparatively quiet
the report from Field Marshal Hags headquarters
France tonight Local attacks undertaken by small bodies
of the enemy this morning in the neghborhood of Albert
repued with the loss of the greater part of their
Der. We secured few prisoners
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
BRITISH CAVALRY VICTORY

London April lie Between Moreul and Hangard, says
the office statement tonight the situation in the battle
zone sthe British cavalry, in brilliant counter attack
took a wood which had been lost previously
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
French ToWn of Moreuil, North
West of Mondidier Scene of Ter
rifle Fighting British Cavalry
Is Victorious French Are
Holding Firm
By the Associated PRESS

the Genan in a
Of
the
nadvan
they in
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
LATEST FRENCH STATEMENT

Paris, April New enemy attacks against Grvesnes have
all been repused according to the office
tonight The Anglo French troops have made apprecabe
at various points between the Somme and Demun
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
Allies May Expect
Fresh Hun Attacks
On Other Fronts Soon
This Is Opinion Expressed in Review by American
War Department, Which Says Kaiser Has Ev
identity Staked All in Present Offensive


military
today
points victory
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
DENNY TAKES OFFICE

Washington, April Especial -George
H. Denny. president of the University OF
Alabama, formally took charge this
morning Of the cotton seed division OF
the food administration. DIR. Denny will
serve as long as he is necessary to the
government. Subsequently he will re-
sumo his position as president Of the
university.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
GENERAL MORTON
PASSES PHYSICAL
/ ARMY EXAMINATION
By HUGH w. ROBERTS.

Washington. April 1.-(Special. )-Maj.-
Gen. Charles G. Morton. commanding the
Blue and Gray division at Admission. has
passed physical tests for active service
with troops in the field prescribed for
the war department for all general off,
GERS. according to announcement today.
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prisoner.
the Somme. They came against fierce
resistance from the French, who re-
pulsed them after very severe Tight
ing Other attacks took place on the
right bank of the Somme about the
same period of the day and these also
met with failure.
Sanguinary engagements in which
the combatants again came to close
fighting and individual combats took
about the Lassigny sector
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
POPE DEPLORES

Paris, April 1-Cardinal Annette, arch
bishop of Paris, yesterday. received the
following telegram from Rome:
THE holy father, deploring the fact
That the bloody conflict, which already
caused everywhere so much suffering, has
again, on the very day of the Savior
Passion. found more innocent victims,
who are still dearer to his heart, owing
to their faith and piety, expresses his
deepest sympathy. He sends the apps
tolic blessing to all the faithful in Paris
and desires to know If it is necessary
to send material aid to the families in
mourning"
The cardinal has received the following
letter from Grand Rabbi Israel Levi:
Your eminence, | am the interpreter
of the feelings of all my French CO.
religionists in saying that l share in the
mourning which has come to so many
families devastated by sacrilegious bar
barism. We are one in pious indignation
at the crime which seems to have been
intended as an insult to what humanity
holds most sacred"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
uJssERAND CONFIDENT

Washington, April 1-(Special.) -Ambas-
sacor Jusserand. serving France In
Washington, stated to certain senators
today that his government, in cable
received by him this afternoon, declared
that Germany was checked and that the
situation was entirely satisfactory. This
is the most assuring direct news from
the western front that has reached
Washington.
STUDYING RADIO TELEGRAPHY
\ washington, April 1-(Special>- Miss
while Duncan of Tuscaloosa. niece of
Representative Oliver. has undertaken
the study OF radio. with the purpose OF
making herself available for the war de-
Do tment When the course is completed
she will 60 into active service II she il
needed II is not the purpose OF the gov-
eminent at present to send women
abroad. but the plan may. in tho future,
lie changed. The government is encour-
aging young women to engage in the
study Of radio.
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Nearly all the bridges crossing the
Disc have been destroyed and the
southern bank. while all possible fords
are covered by artillery.
More to the north, in the region of
Moreuil, the Germans. for the moment
at least, appear to have renowned
their general attacks and resorted to
local actions. Two of these were ex-
tremely violent between Arcelcave and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
.LONG-RANGE GUN
/. CONTINUES T0F|RE
ONFRENCH CAPITAL
Four Persons Are Killed and
Nine Injured in Monday
Bombardment by the
Germans

Paris by long range German gums was
resumed this afternoon.
Four persons were killed and nine
injured by the bombnrdment, accord
ing to the official announcement this
evening.
Paris, April 1.-Mlle. Germaine Fran
ciere, auxiliary nurse at the American
ambulance at Neuilly, was one of those
killed in the church which was struck by
German shell on Good Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
Germans Make Daring
Attempt to Cross the
Disc, But Are Fooled
BY the Associated Press

Army March
by and bgehead permitting
easily
storm battns getting Chauny but returned
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-02
FORGING AHEAD

ITO the south of the river the Ger
mans are still forging ahead. The
Continues on rage Two)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-27
AUTOMOBILES NECESSARY
ADJUNCTS TO BUSINESS
Use Vow Regarded M Economy Nathcr
Than traynEnnce-Totnl $4,000
100000 Passenger Miles Annually.

Were oil automobiles and motor
driven vehicles ordered from the
streets and from the country roads for
period OF thirty days. what would
happen to tho business interests of
American
n prominent official Of one OF the
national associations recently placed
such proposition before members of
the trade who mnrveled and Dondered.
and started from that time TO study
tho automobile situation as IL really
is. Few OF them had realized In the
rush OF their business tho real ncccs-
sity OF the passenger car and motor
truck to the business OF tho dav. md
the question brought home to them
tho fac; tina. business throughout
America without motor cars would be
at standstill. and. although the re-
adjustment was made to the old style
of transportation. business OF to-day
would be- an impossihiiity under former
transportation methods BY horse en-
tirely.
G. ). Ricnan. vice president and gem
cral manager of tho ElSin Motor Car
Corporation. feels that tho motor
driven vehicle * an Indispensable
necessity - America At all times. and
AT no time more than during the grcnt
war. Americans manhood ~ engaged
30 largely in war. and so many OF
Americas young husticrs arc engaged
IN war occupations. that there must hr
an Increase in efficiency in crcry ncld
Tho motor car Is lahor-sav!ng ma
chincry. In the estimation of Mr.. Rio
man. and is ,ifneSaycr ri
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-27
SANCTIONED DEMONSTRATION
SHOWS VALUE OF THIS TRUCK
Unusual Performance of stock Car
Proves Its Depcndnbility md
OpcrntlnE Economy.

Having successfully completed the
hrst sanctioned demonstration OF dura-
bility. mechanical dependability and
operating economy ever undertaken by
truck subject to the check and final
authoritative figures OF the America II
Automobile Association. New York. tho
a. q. 4. has Just completed for the
Maxwell Motor Company series Of
reports covering the test which will
prove to bo of lively interest to bust
nest men everywhere.
simultaneously with the writing OF
the detail reports covering the test.
the a. y. y. also has issued for tho
maxwell Motor Company Il certificate
or stock car resistration for tho truck.
rms means that the car used answered
IN every particular the specifications
OF the regular output OF the Maxwell
factories. The certificate Of rcgistra-
ton gives the highest guarantee this
country has available that the
used in the test confirmed nothing diff
ferent from any Maxwell onc-ton
truck on Dealers display floor any
where.
The stock status OF tho dcmonstrat
ing truck Was certified to after the
Official technical examination. ono Of
/ the hishliShts Of this examination was
the fact thai. despite the long test
made. the mechanical parts of the car
motor. transmission. rear aKlc-re
vcalcd practically no dcscribable wear.
Tho demonstration extended from
New York to Jacksonville. Fla and re-
turn-o.tSS miles all told. Thrcc-ion
loads, each III different character.
were transported. None OF the loads
was what is known ms an easy" load.
| The ~. y. y. reports cover the char
actor OF the loads in detail
! The truck finished its drive with n
! perfect score for durability aud opcrat-
I ing economy. Tho report shows that
minor adjustments wee made on the
carOuretor and on tho EaSclin" feed
. line. One set or pun"turc-proof tires
constituted tho entire tire equipment
I needed This ,s significant or the
/ weight distribution in MsNwcil con-
4 struction. and means much 10 the truck
user who has become informed Of tho
I Importance OF this factor in ca.
I building.
! That any average driver could dupli-
I cate the performance with any stock
/ Maxwell truck is perhaps the most
! complete subStantiation any motor
! company has ever been given in the
| language OF final report from the
/ y. a. a.. this statement being con-
! tanned in the Official observers report
| The observer was James \. Hemstrect.
I for seven years identified with the
/ A. a. a. Offices