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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-24

By the Associated Press.
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE AND BELGIUM. October
e3.-The British third and fourth ar
mics today smashed through strong
German defensive positions south of
yalenciennes. They gained ground
to a depth of more than 5000 yards
on an extended front, capturing many
important villages and several thou
sand prisoners, together with numer-
GUS guns, and driving a wedge into
the enemy positions at what probably
is the most vital point Of the lines
the Germans are holding.
The fighting was Of a desperate ma
+ure the German machine gunners
holding out to the last. Large num-
bers of the enemy were Killed.
The. advance continues and the mem
ace to the Germans to the north and
south of the front attacked is hourly
growinC. Further retreats are ex-
pected.
valenciennes Squeezed Out.
North of the third and fourth armies
the British first army continued its
attacks and reached positions well to
the northeast of valenciennes, which
is gradually being squeezed out. 1t
is probable that the Germans have
already evacuated that town.
The British are approaching Le
ouesncy and were only about three
miles from the gates Of that place
according to latest reports and were
still advancing.
The heaviest fighting seems to have
been in L'Eveque wood, which Is still
Ibeine cleared up, although the British
have passed completely around it and
are before the great Normal forest
| On the edge OF this the Germans were
reported to be concentrating al
Preux
Catillon was taken early In the
hghting by assault. Ors is in British
hands. The Germans. before retreat
| inR, blew up all the bridges over the
canal between Catiilon and Ors. One
corps holding the center Of; the 4tf
Army front opposite Le CateaH alous
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more THAN $4,000
IN D. C. TOOK BONDS
Total in Dollars Not Yet
Ready, But $42,0OO,OW
Is Indicated.
FLOOD RUNS TO TREASURY

AS official reports come in from
local banks and trust companies in
dications are that Washington will
show more than 10000 individual
subscribers to the fourth liberty loan
instead Of the original estimate Af
15o, 900. .is=.ssS- !ss!5Fr:,s. s5Far::s.s Z;
The liberty loan committee was still
without final figures today on what
Washington did in the loan, there
being a number of banks which have
not been able to complete their tab
ulations. The final figures are ex-
pected to be close to the estimate of
S42.o0O.OOO. This estimate includes
$5,00O.O00 subscribed by sailors at sea
and cleared through local banks, leav-
ing about $37.OOO0OO actually SUBJ
scribed by the people of the District.
Payments on the fourth liberty
loan are now pouring into the
Treasury Department at the rate of
$3.50. 100000 a day, and several hun
dred million are expected today, the
last day given banks to report their
loan subscriptions together with ini-
tfal payments.
Great Task Delays.
So great is the task before the
banks that many probably will not
be able to complete their reports in
the allotted time, thus delaying the
federal reserve banks in making up
their totals which will show the ex-
act amount of the subscriptions to
the loan. Efforts Of the liberty loan
publicity bureau today to obtain ap-
proximate figures on subscriptions by
cities were unavailing.
The first block of Treasury certif1-
Gates of Indebtedness issued in ad-
vance of the fourth loan falls due
today. 1t totals SS39.000.000, and was
issued June 25. Many banks will pay
their liberty loan installments with
these certificates.
Southern Roads Record.
One hundred per cent of the en-
ployes of the Southern railroad in
Washington subscribed to the fourth
liberty loan. total subscriptions
amounting to $294.1G0. This was an
average of S134.24 from each indi-
vidual In the third liberty loan the
employees bought Sl24,50O worth OF
bonds.
In the United States pension bu-
reau 81 per cent of the 86s employees
purchased a total of s175.000 worth
of bonds of the fourth loan, accord
ing to a report by Charles NJ. Yeates.
chairman of the committee which
conducted the loan in that depart
ment. Other members of the COM
mittee were:
+ Dr. F. Y. Gilchrist, Mr.. S. A. Cuddy,
Miss Gertrude Grosvenor, Miss Mary
Lineaweaver, Mr.. George Scharf, Miss
Helen B. Smith, Mr.. c. J. Walter. Miss
Jennie A. Hayden, Mr.. T. A. Reed.
DR.. T. J. W. Brown. Mr.. ". D. Gill
and Miss Louise Hansman.
The American naval force in France
subscribed $1,203,950 to the fourth
loan, according to word received from
Admiral Sims. Admiral Cowie, Navy
that the full amount subscribed by
his branch of the service is already
s43,000.000. with reports still coming.
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RELIEF FOR FREED GREEKS,
Celegation Will Investigate Bull
garian Atrocities.

ATHENS. Wednesday, October 2s.-
lsv royal decree which was signed to-
cay subscriptions to alleviate the con-
uition of liberated Greek peoples in
,hose portions of Macedonia which
have been occupied by Bulgarian
troops will be received by a commits
sion under the presidency of King
~ ,xander. The government has ap-
,inted a delegation charged with
'i.c work of. securing evidence from
ile Turkish and Greek Inhabitants Of
&c country relative to atrocities and
athcr crimes committed by the Bull
-srians during the occupation there.
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HUNGARY TO ASK FOR
PEACE TERMS, IS REPORT
Application, It Is Said, win Be
Directly to the Entente
Governments.

PARIS. October 24.-Hungary in
tends to apply direct to tha entente
governments to ascertain on what
terms they will grant an. armistice
and peace to Hungary, it is reported
in political circles in Budapest. ac-
cording to a Zurich dispatch to the
Journal.
Austria-HungAry already Is recon-
ciled to the idea Of Unconditional
capitulatiou, says q Vienna dispatch
to the Frankfort Zeftung, = because
Vienna il threatened with famine. the
authorities are RoWerie6s, and laws
,aee no longer, e0fbeco0
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HAfG'S WEDGE AT VITAL POINT:
FOE MENACED NORTH AND SOUTH

had taken 500 prisoners early in the
day.
Infantry Moves on Schedule.
The infantry massing for the attack
was supposed to be a target for Dc
German artillery, which concentrated
heavy fire on two points east Of
Bazuel and east of lie Cateau Just be-
fore midnight. The infantry. how
ever. moved forward on schedule and
soon had jumped the Germans clear
out of the first of their hurriedly con-
structed defensive positions This was
about 1.30 o'clock this morning.
To the north of the active battle
zone slight gains were made: today
The Escault canal has been crossed
at more places and patrols are push
Ing out. This movement undoubtedly
is being FASTENED by the wedge driven
in south of Valenciennes The retreat
from the canal, il it actually has be-
gun on a wide scale. will, Of course.
have its effect northward toward the
Dutch border.
Germans Next Line.
According to the best information.
the next line the Germans intend to
stand on is through Amougies, which
under normal conditions should be
reached in two days. After that they
have a line we1t of Brussels. which
may be reached before the end OF the
month. Farther back there is q line
on the other side of Brussels on which
much work seemingly is being done.
Ten prisoners just taken here were
I'm the hospital at Client a few days
ago. They say the hospital and all
the war material behind the entire
front is being moved to Germany as
fast as possible. Evidence Is accu-
mulating that the defense Of the Ger
mans, even IL they stand on their
various successive linek Is designed
only to be temporary
The Germans, again are destroying
material by fire. They even have ap-
piled the torch to rolling stock on the
railways, which they apparently be-
Neved they were unable to get out
British airmen In today's operations
took . heavy toll from the pervonnel
Of the German Transport with bombs
and machine gun orA -.
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Reichstag 1ndorses Chancellor.
VIII SON NOTE MAY BE
BEFORE BRITISKCA

LONDON, October 24.-The British
..h;net met this morning. presumably
~ discuss President Wilson's reply to
germany. The reply was received by
the foreign Office from the British
embassy at Washington.
eIoNDoN. October 23-Reuter's lin
;.aS learns that the. allied govern
ments' ro as result of continual COM,
Qualifications, u are perfectly acquainted
With and agreed upon the terms un-
Ger which it will be possible to enter
into negotiations for an armistice. IT
shonId he observed that naval ques-
tinna have never been dealt with in
any % negotiations between the United
States and Germany, and they are OF
first Importance from the allies view
point.
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Haig sForces Continue Steady
Gains in the Direction
of Maubeuge.
FOE SOON MAY BE FORCED
TO FURTHER WIDE RETREAT


through the deense of the sraegay important German
line south of Valencennes successfully hammer their
way toward Maubeuge and Mons.
Ioday attack from the front gained Wednesday
and four miles front of fifteen
miles, in which than 5000 prisoners and
reported have been taken The resisting stubbo
but the British forging ahead capturing villages and other
important points.
West of Maubeuge the British have taken the village of Beau
dgnes and onehaf miles southwest of lie Quesnoy the
important stronghold defending Maubeuge the In
the they have crossed the natural barrier of the Eca
lon and rapidly placing Valencennes pocket
Apparently the British desou of taking Valencienncs
by fighting the Germans in the of the but plan
ouan The partly surrounded and the
increased by the advance the south and the
capture of the entire Rasmes forest to the north.
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By the Associated Press.
LONDON, October 24.-Sharp fight
ing continued up to late hour yes
terday evening on the battle front
south of valenciennes. where the Brit
ish attacked yesterday morning. says
today's official announcement.
The British have crossed the Ecai1lon
river and have captured the villages
of Neuville, Salesches and Beaudig-
.nies. A German counter attack late
yesterday was repulsed. This morn
ing the attack was resumed all along
the front between the Sambre-et-Oise
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ALL OF WEST FLANDERS
RECOVERED FROM HUNS

HAVRE. October 23.-The whole Of
the province Of western Flanders and
part of eastern Flanders and Hainaut
having been recovered from the Ger
mans, the Belgian government has de-
cided to establish its administrative de-
partments in Bruges,
AMSTERDAM. October 23.-The evac-
uation of Client. Belgium, is in full
swing, according to dispatch to the
Telegraf from Sasvan Gent. The last
boats in Client are being hastily towed
toward Selzaete, near the Dutch from
tier, south Of Sasvan Gent, the dispatch
adds.
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TOURGE TEUT0NS
TO CARRY ON WAR
Proclamation Embodyind Ex-
hortation to People Drafted
by Gen. Ludendorff.
KAISER HAS Conference
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PARIS, October 24.-Emperor Will
liam conferred Monday with all the
members of the government, talking al
length with each Individual, and then
harangued them in a body. says a dis
patch from Zurich to- fhe! iIoilfua}
Thus far the German newspapers have
prinssd nothing concerning thes eHa:
peror's speech. The war cabinet held
another long meeting today.
To Urge People to Garry On.
The correspondent reports that the
chancellor and the pan-Germans are
working actively toward the formation
of national defense government. He
says a proclamation to the people ex-
horting them to carry on war to the
utmost has been drafted with the helr
Of Gen. Ludendorff. and that he un-
derstands it will be published as soon soon
as President Wilson's reply has been
received.
II is expected in Berlin. the cor
resnondent adds, that the President
will not allow himself to be houted ano
ridiculed by the existing German gov
ernment.
Chancellor's Address Criticised.
The address of the chancellor to
the reichstag is criticised sharply by
a majority of the newspapers. The
extracts from the speech circulated
hy the Wolff Bureau. the semi official
lows agency, are to some extent
rarbled. while other passages bear SO
little resemblance to what Prince
Maximilian said that they appear. to
have been invented.
The socialist newspapers. the Lu'
rich dispatch continues, are psrt1ca-
larly outspoken. The Fraenklsche
Taeespost of Nuremberg, Bavaria
saws the emperor must not think the
German people are going to continue
the war for months to please him.
IIf the emperor must go, II aoos
sIet him go at once.
Reichstag Indorses Chancellor.
LONDON. October 23.-The German
raichstar. after a short debate. adopt
Cd unanimously a resolution APPROX
ing the statement made to 1t by
prince Macmillan. the chancellor. ac-
corfling to an Exchange Telegraph
d;snatch from Amsterdam. The reso-
luton also expressed conndence In
the new chancellor.
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Serre an dthe Disc and further east
the French maintain their pressure
and have gained south of Montcornct.
Situation East OF Aisne.
Infantry fighting has died down east
Of the Aisne. in the region OF Vou-
ziers, the Germans having failed in
strong efforts Tuesday and Wednes-
day to dislodge the French from i'm
portant, height positions. Gen. Gou-
raud now commands the important
defiles north and south of the great
forest of Boult, north Of the Argonne
On the front west Of the Meuse the
Americans maintain the important
gains made Wednesday and are in .
position to bring about a German re-
tirement on the center and left OF the
line. Wednesdays gains were mostly
on the extreme right and outfiank tho
enemy front westward toward the
Argonne,
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30 SOLDIERS ARE INJURED.
Ten Cars of a Troop Train Are De.
rallied Near Geneva.

CHICAGO. October 24.-Thirty SOL
diers. were injured when ten cars of q
troop train on the Chicago and North
western railroad were derailed at mid
night last night near Geneva, Ill
The injured were taken to q hos
pital At GenavA, where, 1t wasssaid;
early today. that all probably would
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ALL BLACK SEA PORTS
CLOSED BY RUMANIA

LONDON, october 2s.-The British
admiralty reports that German wire
less dispatches picked up at Moscow
.re to the effect that the Rumanian
@overnment has declared all Ruman-
ian ports on the Black sea and on the
Danube closed.
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Head of Red Cross in France.

CHICAGO. October e4.-Alexander
:,Hith. member of Chicago firm, has
Len appointed general manager of
It's American Red Cross in France,
n, cording to cable message received
:; the central division headquarters
of the society here. It was explained
that the position is the most .fmpor-
tant Red Cross post abroad Mr..
Smith went to France about . year
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FRENCH WIN AND HOLD POSITIONS
TO EAST OF SAMBRE CANAL

gains east of the canal in spite OF
strong German counter attacks.
South of Montcornet, further to the
east. the French have increased their
gains north of Nizy-le-Comte.
Along the Serre there was lively
fighting north of Mesbrecourt
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D. c. women FIRST
TO Be EMPLOYED
Will Be Given Preference by
Civil Service Commission
During Epidemic.

THE Civil Service Commission an
nounced today that in view of the
danger Of bringing new people to
Washington while the influenza cpl
demic exists, residents Of the District
will be given preference in appoint
ments to government positions here.
Persons living within committing dis
tance of Washington also will be con-
sidered before applicants who live in
distant states.
The statement of the commission
sThe United States Civil Service
of the influenza epidemic it will first
certify eligibles for appointment to
positions in Washington who are resi-
dent in the District or within COM
muting distance of the District"
Dates Of Examinations.
The commission announces further
that Saturday of this week and Mon
day, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day of next week examinations will
be held in Washington for minor
clerk. Woman applicants, for these
examinations are especially desired.
and it is urged that applications be
submitted promptly.
The War Department today asked
for fifty woman minor clerks who
have finished at least two years in
high school or who have equivalent
education; one hundred woman minor
clerks who have graduated from high
school or who have equivalent edu-
cation, and fifty women minor clerks
who have graduated from college.
These appointments will be made at
an initial salary Of $500 a year. The
commission authorizes promotion to
$1,000 without further examination.
and upon qualifying subsequently in
the full clerk examination such per-
sons may be promoted, In the dis
cretion Of the department. to any
clerical grade.
Women with the education indicated
above are. specially urged to apply
for these early examinations for
minor clerk. The exAmination papers
win he rated and certfncations Of
eItEibles made without delay.
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FOR BROADER GENERALS
IN THE U. S. MARINE CORPS

The President nominated today. to
be brigadier generals in the Marine
Corps. Brig. Cen Temporary Charles
Ia. Long and Col. smedley D. Butler
)lfor temporary sericel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-24

By the Associated Press.
PARIS, October 24.-Southeast OF
LIE Cateau French troops have crossed
the Sambre canal east of Grand Fer-
ly, says the war Office statement to-
day. The French maintained their
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WEATHER.

Rain tonight and tomorrow; warmer
tonight.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending pm. today: Highest, So. at 2
pm. today; lowest, Al, at s am. today.
Full report on page p.
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Federal Director of Bureau
Of Markets Asks for
Information.
WANTS COUNTY AREAS
Montana Farm C. Commissioner
Requested to Furnish
Needed Data.

Helena, March l6.--Fedcral aid may
be forthcoming to speed up crop pro-
dnction in the spring wheat areas of
the country, according to IA telegram
Director Brand of the bureau of mar
kets wired Commissioner of Agricul-
tur. Greenfield today. He wired:
Congress has under consideration n
measure proposing To authorize secre-
tary Of agriculture to make ADVANCES
or loans To farmers in spring wheat
areas needing such special assistance
for purchase Of wheat. oats and bar
ley seed. II IL impossible to forecast
whether the measure will finally he
enacted. IL passed. time will be very
short for carrying out the purpose ri
the act. therefore, please inform me
Immediately what areas If any in your
state may require such governmental
assistance for planting crops named
this spring. Wire reply Indicating
areas specifically, preferably by nam
ing counties"
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Await Court Decision.

Helena, March IF. S. T.. Lindsey
of Helena, the business agent OF the
state council of defense. viii handle
the 100000 fund appropriated by the
IL legislature for the relief OF needy
farmers. in the event the bonds to be
sold for providing the funds are held
legal by the supreme court and can be
sold readily by the board OF examiners.
This announcement made today by
the committee on agriculture and fl
nance of the state council.
Mr.. Lindsey will begin his work at
once and everything will be in readi-
ness when the bonds are negotiated.
The council of defense had an appro-
priation of $4,000 aside from the $780,
600 appropriation with which prelim-
mary expenses can be met and the
council can go SO far as to start in
vestigations in certain counties, the
necessary forms may be prepared and
little or no delay will be experienced
In handling the matter when the funds
mr." available. Mr.. Lindsey will be
assisted by several men who have al
ready been active in securing thor
oreh survey of conditions in various
counties.
seed grain has been practically all
located. The government has a large
amount in storage ready to sell to tho
farmers who will obtain funds from the
council of defense.
The injunction suit to test the con
stitutionality of the law will be filed
Monday.
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March Brings Out Unsisht'y Spots.
How to Remove Easily.

The woman with tender skin breads
March because it is likely to cover her
face with ugly freckles. No matter
how thick her veil. the sun and winds
freckle.
Fortunately for her peace OF mind
the prescription, othine double
strength. makes il possible for even
those most susceptible to freckles to
keep their skin clear and white. No
matter how stubborn a case OF freckles
YOU have, the double strength othinc
should remove them.
Get an ounce from your druggist and
banish the freckles. Money back il
] II tails.
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with its rash and itch. and that Is by
the blood In Stuart's Calcium Wa
fers. the wonderful calcium Snlphide
at meals serves to supply the blood
with one Of the most remarkable ac-
tons known to science. This Is its
activity In keeping firm the tiny fibres
that compose even such minute mus
cles as those which control the slight
est change Of expression. such as the
eyelids. lips. and so on. 1t IL this sub
stance which pervades the entire skin.
keeps it healthy and drives away inn
purit.es. Get n so cent box OF Stuarts
Calcium Waters at any drug store and
learn tie great secret OF facial beauty.
A free trial package will be mailed
IL You will send the coupon.
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OLD-TIME RESIDENT
STEVENSVILLE DEAD
Martin Hanson, PrOspectOr,
Answers Last Call.

Stevensville, March 16.--Special.--
Martin Hanson, an old timer and pros
pcctor in the Bitter Root, died at the
Stevensville hospital Wednesday
morning, aged A years. About three
years ago he underwent ~ surgical
operation from which he never re-
covered.
Mr.. Hanson was born in Odense.
Denmark, May II, 1869. lie came to
America In 1876, finally settling In
Canada about 1895, where he became
engaged in the stock business. In
1911 he came to the Bitter Root to
work FIR the y. r. V. L., and remained
here ever since. doing prospecting.
Mr.. Hanson was n member of the
Presbyterian church. He leaves four
children to mourn his death. his wife
having died In 1907. Mr.. Hanson will
I've greatly missed by his many friends
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Stevensville War Service
League Spreading Gospel

SteNcnsNille, March 1s.--Special.-
The regular meeting of the general
"AevutiVe committee of the War Serv-
ice league was held on Friday. \
number of important matters were
discussed.
committee. appointed to compose
IL circular letter. stating the rules and
purposes of the league. reported that
u letter to that effect had been drafted.
The committee stated that 600 copies
had been mailed to local people, to-
gether with pledge cards.
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Stevensville Community
Song Service Popular

Stevensville, March 16.--Special.--
The Community song service ut the
American theater every Sunday after
noon is stiIl retaining it's popularity.
was last Sunday. This was probably
due to the fact that similar services
have been organized on Burnt Fork
and Three Mile and people who for
morly attended from these places. now
attend the services nearest their homes.
The people who attend, with the aid
OF the director. Frank Hayek. make
the program respond with enthusiasm
ana patriotism.