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The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
FIFTY GREAT EVENTS
OF 1918, VICTORY YEAR

~ JAM s-Predent Wilson points necessary
to peace in speech before Congress ~
Irish coast by German submarine American
soldiers lost
81 Mar sign BrestLovsk treaty. giving
up one-quarter of European Russia Germany
~ Mar. 4-Rumania surrenders to Germany.
s. Mar 2German start Spring offensive" West Front
aiming o capture Paris and Channel ports
o. Mar 2-Myy guns" of Germans begins shelng Paris
from distance of seventy-four miles.
~ April I2-Marshal Hag British Flanders I'VE
fighting with our backs to the wall"
81 April 2o-Ameicans at Seicheprey
g. May 4-Thd American Liberty Loan oversubscribed
(1o) May s-Austrans "drive" Italy
(I) May 15-Ar mail service starts between New York and
Washington.
(12) May 2o-Amercans capture CANTIGNY.
(I3) give submarines attack shipping u
Atlantic Coast
4) June -Amercan Marines defeat Germans at BELLEAu
Gs1 June 12-A mail starts between London Paris
(6) June 17-Italans French defeat Austrans
Piave River in first OF a series of battles
(r7) June 26-"Flu" attacks German in France
(8) July I-Canadan hospital ship LlandoVery Castle sunk OFT
Irish Coast by German submarine 234 lives lost
Co) July 4-American yards launch ninety-one ships
(ao) July 6-Austrians defeated in Albania.
(2) July liking of Belgium travel by arpane Lon
don France.
(22) July launches entente ally and American offensive
against Germans in France.
(23) July 2o-Germans retreat across Marine River
(a4) July 21-Americans and French capture CHATEAU
THIERRY.
(25) July 26-Revot in Prague, Bohemia
(26) July 2o-Ineraled food council formed in London
(27) Aug S-Britsh attack Germans in Pcardy.
(28) Aug. o-Riots Japan due to high cost OF rice
(2o) Sept. 1-"Wheatless days" end in United States
(7o) Sept 12-Amercans defeat Germans at ST. MIheL
() Sept 12-Theen millions, IS to 20 and 80 to 40 register IN
United States for military duty
(32) Sept 3o-Bugaria surrenders to allies
(31 Oct I8-Prague Czecho-Sovaks declare independence
(24) Oct American Liberty Loan oversubsrbed
(3s) Oct 27-Germany appeals Wilson for peace.
(36) Oct 28-Austria asks
C7) Oct 3-Turkey Internationally surrenders to allies
(8) Nov 3Austria armsc amounting to uncondon
al surrender.
,o1 Nov. 4-Republan party regains of Congress.
(4o) Nov. civilian Hohenzoen abdicates German throne
Flees to Holland.
k) Nov. o-Ebert Socialist government formed in Germany
C2) Nov I-Offay announced in Washington that Germany
accepts amstice amounting to complete surrender
L.s) I2-Karl Hapsburg abdcates Austrian throne
f) 2-German high fleet surrenders to British Ad
miral Beatty. Taken Firth Of Forth for in
s.,.
Ets) Sov. a-Belgi5n King and Queen re-ener BrusseS
J 4-PesGent Wilson and American delegates sail
from New York for France; attend peace
= ference be held in Versailles in January
(zH 7Bran Day" celebrated for first time, in United
49, Dec I3-Pdent Wilson and party land
given unprecedented welcome and proceed to Paris.
25-President Wilson Christmas dinner
troops in Germany.
(o) 2S-Prdent Wilson guest King George Of
England at banquet in Buckingham Palace
London.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
Irgc International Armory.
u. S. Learns Hun Secrets
of Submarine Building

TIL" navy has obtained compre-
hensivc data as to German subma-
rinc construction through its agen-
Cies abroad. This will be available
for Incorporation into American
submarines should building of that
typ" of weapon continue.
1t is regarded likely however that
the Peace Conference will undertake
to prescribe rules for C-boat war
fare largely curtailing their use. It
is felt among a large group Of navy
men that they should be confined to
operations against battlecraft.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
Fireman Must Pay
$40 Per Month AIimony

i Roy Holmes. employed as a fire.
uan in the Army Medical Museum
was ordered Yesterday by justice
Bailey DO the District supreme Court.
10 ray his Ui'e. Elizabeth Holmes.
permanent aimony OF 81 a month.
and also 10 pay so counsel fees 70
his wifs's attorneys
Holmes. who says he earns but So
a month. was sued On June. 1877. for
maintenance. IN his answer 10 his
Wtfe's petition. hled a few DAYS ago.
Holmes stated that because OF his
Wife attempts TO starve him during
IN" time they lived together. his
weight dropped from l75 10 10 pounds.
He also told the court that his salary
was insufficient to meet the needs OF
his wife and himself His loss OF
weight. he declares. was not due TO
sickness, as he has not lost a day on
sick leave.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
WILHELM THREATENED? Z?
LEAGUE WILL GUARD!
In Organization to Protect Life
md Freedom of Former Kaiser.

B-rlin. Dec. ga league for safe
sIflns the life and freedom of the
Iasr Eaiser is being formed today,
.ader auspices of the Tages Zeitung.
~ 81 Recently advocated establish
ment q a democratic monarchy.
A general appeal has been issued to
the people. urging them TO join the
league. All former diplomats and
rown CounsellOrs have been asked to
place themselves unreservedly at
Wilhelm's disposal The argument is
advanced that the league would lend
great moral support to Holland in
protesting extradition of the former
Kaiser.
Prince Henry, in declining to head
the league, suggested Field Marshal
Won HindenbUrg in his stead.
Prince Henry was quoted today as
declaring that he will personally tes-
'ifr Alat his brother. the former
lzE! = zealously endeavored until
yh~ lsst moment, to avert the war.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
S4,000,000 Check Tobacco
Kings Gift to Bride

Worcester, Mass, Dec. 31.-A
check for s4,000.000 was handed to
his 22-year-old bride today by Hugo
Cunliffe-Owen, president of the
American Tobacco Company. The
bride was Miss Helen Elizabeth
Oliver. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
James H. oliver. of New York. The
wedding took place here this after
noon.
Cunliffe-Owen, a leading tobacco
manufacturer of England, is As. This
is the second wedding for both.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
$250,000 MEMORIAL
FOR JERSEY "YANKS"
Funds for Big Assembly Hall to Be
Raised By Popular Subscription.

Trenton, n. j. Dec. 31.-New Jerseys
memorial to her sons. who took part
in the world war is to be great as
sembly hall. erected on state-owned
land here at an estimated cost of
$4,000 The project was officially en-
dorsed today by the State House Com
mission, made up of Governor Edge.
Comptroller Bugbee and Treasurer
Read. Also, they each pleadged $lUO
to the fund that will be raised by
popular subscription.
1t is planned to build an auditorium
to seat 800 people. with gallery
that will have twenty-one inches, one
for each county wherein will be
bronze tablets hearing the names of
fallen heroes. There will also be
library for the names of all who
served. with their records. The hall
will be devoted to public meetings
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
Calls Father to Dinner;
Finds Him Dead; Suicide

john Allen Joy, 73 years old, was
found dead in his bedroom at 1926
First street southwest. with an open
ga tube in his mouth. yesterday
afternoon.
Mrs. John a. Hayes, his daughter,
noticed his absence during the morn
ing and supposed him to be sleeping
in his room. When she went up to
awaken him for dinner he was found
dead in a chair.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
FUNERAL WHEN SON ARRIVES
lnternment Arrangements for Dr..
Mofitt Not Yet Completed.

Funeral arrangements for Dr. Mel
Vile NJ. Nofitt. who died Monday at
his home. lS25 Faragut terrace north
west. VIII not be completed until hi.
son. Lieut. II. Watson MOffitt. now
on his WAY from san Francisco. ar
rIycs Lieut. Moff.it is expected to-
morrow
Dr MofiiJt died a few days after =
heavy chill contributed by overworE
during the influenza epidemic
lie was born in Dalton, Ohio. and R
survived by his widow and one son.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
1918 Business Record
a Four-time Winner

a glance through the bank
ruptcy dockets of the District
Supreme Court reveals the fact
that the year 1918 was nearly
four times as prosperous as was
the year 1917.
Only twelve petitions in bank
ruptcy were filed during the year
just passed. OF these three were
involuntary and the rest volun-
tary.
During 1917 forty-two peti-
tions were filed. or these fifteen
Were involuntary and twenty
seven voluntary.
Since the war started in 1914
there has been a steady decrease
in the number of bankruptcy
petitions. And. too. the amounts
involved seem to grow less as the
years. roll on.
Looking back through the
dockets ii will be easily seen that
Washington is becoming more
and more prosperous
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
Chna Favors League
and Abolition of Subs

1-. ranCisco. Dec. 31.-China is for
e.. { Of nations and for abolition
marine warfare. according to
4 IS Of the Chinese peace mission,
z arrived today on the Pacific
aer Columbia.
pembers said they believed the
States would help the Far East
ssuare deal.
party included: Mai. T. L.
Rear Admiral Tsennan Woo,
Gen. S. T. LANG. Capt Ken
= Lin Hu. editor of a Chinese
and T. Y. Wang. The last
"a IS a son of the Speaker of the
We House Of representatives.
regang is n graduate of West
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
Huns Plan New Labor PARTY

Copenhagen, Dec. a-The Spartacus
congress, which opened In Berlin
yesterday, unanimously resolved to
FORM a new communistic labor party
ana preak away from the independent
socialists. dispatch from that city
reported today. NJ. Radek, of the
hussian Soviet government, addressed
the Congress.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
Sim Feiners
Hoist Irish Flag

st Dec. H.-Sinn Fein prisoners
nave barricaded themselves in
Eing Of the jail, and declared
Eetiance Of the authorities, mil
{ 1cials reported today.
rTisoners are said to have ac-
sifd enough provisions for a
sage. They have hoisted an
jag. improvised from a bed COW
'ahd are playing revolutionary
|. pm Instruments made from
X utensils.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
Conference Arranged
to Settle Big Strike

Schenectady, N. Y. Dec. 31-The
first step toward a settlement of the
strike of 2O,O0O workers at the Sche-
nectady plant of the General Electric
Company, was taken today when
Mayor Charles Simon arranged for a
conference between the strikers and
General Manager G. E. Emmons, of
the General Electric Company to be
held at o'clock this afternoon.
The men have been out since De-
cember ls. They struck in sympathy
with workers at the Erie plant Of the
General Electric Company.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
Milk Famine Threatens
AS N. Y. Dairymen Strike

New York. Dec. 31.-New York faces
a milk famine.
The Dairymen's League announced
this afternoon that no milk would be
given to New York distributors until
the January price is agreed upon.
The dairymen's strike will begin
tomorrow morning More than sixty
thousand farmers will hold back their
milk, it Is stated.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
Mishap Delays Army Airmen.

Thu ni-ht of the four army planes
heading for Washington has been de-
laycd throurh mishsp in landing.
\ message to the War Depa twrnt
yesterday said the squadron hur.,d to
leave TIllmau. =. c. yesterday and ar
rive in Washington about Jal.ary ..
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
CASUALTY LIST
APPRoACHESE END
Name of Only One Wash
ingtonian Announced by
Department Today.

Only one Washington name ap-
peared on this mornings casualty
list, and he total for Virginia,
Maryland and the District of CO.
lumbia is only three. all of them
reported as severely wounded in ac-
ton.
The War Department is starting
the new year we'll by reporting no
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
Sharp Visits Brother.

Elyria, Ohio, Dec. 31.-Wm. Graves
Sharp, United States Ambassador to
France, arrived here today to visit
his twin brother. George w. Sharp,
retired author, who has been I'll OF
influenza. He viii return to Paris in
two weeks.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
Leyiathian in Trouble.

( YOrk, Dec. 31.-The huge
e { Leviathan was unable to
cay oue to damage to one of
ines- The George Washing
92f over the mails and her
tF1rs and will sail tomorrow
" latham h now expected TO
bokea January 7.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01

deaths today. This does not neces-
sarily indicate that all the deaths
have been reported but it would ap-
pear from the great decrease in the
lengths of the casualty lists now
being reported that the worst is
over and the end in sight.
The Washington man on todays
list is Private James r. Blackiston,
severely wounded in action. whose
residence is given as 3O7 Van street
southwest.
Good News with Bad.
News of the death in action of one
Washington man, the wounding OF
another and the safe re'urn of a
third. previously reported a German
prisoner, reached Washington by Of
ficial dispatches yesterday afternoon.
Johnny" Saxon. formerly captain
of the Central High School football
team, was killed in action a month
before the armistice was signed. ac-
cording to word received by his
mother. Mrs. John w. Saxon, at her
home in kensingtOn, Md. Saxon was
a member OF the District National
Guard and has been in France since
1917.
Hugh A. Reid. previously reported
missing in action, is wounded severely
and has been located in a French
hospital, the latest report states Reid
formerly lived al 14C5 F street north
west.
Thought Prisoner safe.
Gunnery Sergt. Joseph d. Bayiis. OF
the Marine Corps. who was previously
reported prisoner at Rastatt, Ger
many, after being captured in a fight
in the ArEOnne Forest. on October 1.
has returned TO duty in France. He
is a member of the same company as
his brother, Lieut.. Charles d. Baylis.
who has been 4 member of the Marine
Corps for eight years. Their mother
is Mrs. Charles D. Baylis, of 1870 V
street northwest.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
OUT OF ARMY,
ALSO HIS HOME
Prince Karl Finds Yankee
Soldiers Occupying
Castle.
BY WEBB MILLER,
United Press stan Corresponden mt.

American Headquarters in Germany.
Dec. 3O.-CBy courier TO Nancy
Prince Karl. of Hohenzollern, a dis
tant relative of the Kaiser, lost his
Job as a lieutenant general in the
German army. So he came home to
rest up in the quiet and solitude of
his family castle at Andernach.
But he found neither quiet nor soli-
tude-the castle had been taken over
by the Americans, and was doing
business as the Hotel De Doughboy.
The prince. however, accepted the
situation in a philOsophic mood. He
even consented to be interviewed by
an American newspaper man.
Disapproves Bombing.
The utmost disapproval of the
bombing of open cities and of unre-
stricted submarine warfare was ex-
pressed by Prince Karl. Germany. he
said, ought never to have started sub
marining-unless she was sure it was
going to be a success. He pretended
to know nothing of Americas senti-
ments regarding the Lusitania.
The Prince deplored the fact that
German propaganda was not con-
Quoted on a larger scale. He partic-
ularly regretted that it was so
clumsy in its work in the United
States.
He said that German diplomatic
officials disregarded national psychol-
ogy-sort of intimated that the allies
doubted crossed them by not realiz-
ing they were whipped.
In conclusion, Prince Karl paid a
high tribute to the American soldiers.
They weren't very strong on military
fol de rolls, he said, but how they
could fight.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
..OES DEMAND VOTE
i:ONE DRY QUESTION
turned Soldiers in Ohio Oppose
Re1egislation Made in Absence.

.oledo. Ohio. Dec. 3l-State e.
tack on the enforcement Of the Trc-
dbition amendment to the State cen
stitutiOn has been initiated here tod ~
by the Soldiers and Sailors Leagls.
an organization of some Ohio mea'
who have worn the uniform at hom-
and abroad.
Petitions ask an injunction from
the Supreme Court to forbid enforce
ment of prohibition in Ohio until SOL
dieTs and sailors absent November
last have a chance to vote on it.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
ERIN SITUATION
HOLDS DANCER
Secretary Shortt Says Dub
lin Convention Will
Make History.
BY EDWIN HULLINGER,
United Press Stan Corre.ponden

London. Dec. 31.-The coming six
months will decide whether the Irish
question will be settled peacefully or
bloodily." Edward shortt, chief secre-
tary for ireland, told the United Press
today.
The Dublin conventio, next month.
at which an attempt to form an Irish
republic may be made, is expected to
be the deciding issue.
THE Sim Feiners have an oppor-
tunity to show their capability,"
Shortt declared. Sane, cool action
is now of the most vital Importance
for ireland. We will not permit any
advocates of extreme physical force
to gain control Of the situation.
81 do not consider that the large
Sim Fein vote in the recent parlia-
mentary elections shows a demand for
separation from England. 1 believe
that from 60 to 10 per cent of the Sim
Feiners can be persuaded to accept
home rule"
Convention Important Event
From other authoritative sources
the United Press learned that the
Dublin convention undoubtedly will
constitute the most important event
in modern Irish history. II will be
attended by 200 delegates, called to-
gether from all parts Of Ireland by
the Sim Feiners. II will consist OF
Sim Feiner members of parliament
and several nationalic members. and
the remainder will be Sim Feiners
specially elected for the occasion.
It is understood that Great Britain
will refuse to recognize the peace del
convention. AS a result. the subse-
uent action of the convention will be
highly important
No Chance for Revolution.
Government officials declare that
any revolutionary movement would
not have the slightest chance of sue
cess.
Well-infOrmed Irish officials said
the British government is consider
ing a loan OF 100000 pounds $1,000
Oo0) for the development OF Irish in
dustry. Army motor trucks will be
provided for road transportation and
naval motorship will be turned over
to the Irish fisheries. Extensive road
building will be undertaken. School
teachers salaries will be increased.
Special provision will be made fOr de
velopment Of the peat and fax indus
tries.
Sir Marion Plunkett, it is under
stood is forming new home rule
party to replace nearly extinct ma
tiOnalities.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01

uiMne that Does Not Affect Head,
.fecause o. its tonic and laxative effect. LAXA
1--WE BRoho oUISINE CTsbiets), can b.
fhen BY snyons without cGusing nervousness or
e}uinins." Z. ". CROWS Grn.tnrs -, ths
tFx. Sc-A6y. =
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
j. s. LAW HALTS
AID TO RUSSIA
Refusal of Allies to Inter
vene in Accord with the
Monroe Doctrine.

New York. Dec. 3l.-RefUsaI by the
allies TO agree to send an army into
Russia to sUbdue the BOlsheviki is in
accord with the principle Of the Mon
roe Doctrine under which the United
States has persistenuy declined to
sanction the collection Of Latin-Amer-
lean debts to Europe by means Of
warships
The efforts OF Prince Lvoff, Prof.
Miulykoff and other leaders Of mod
crate Russian opinion. 10 persuade the
allies to change their decision in this
matter will be unavailing. DemOcra-
tic opinion in Europe is endorsing the
American view point, and will not
sanction the use Of foreign mercen-
aries TO some to the relief Of any
faction in Russia.
Revolutionary Stage.
The plea OF the Russia moderates
for armed assistance from the West
ern dcmoCracies Is in itself a strong
criticism OF the influence Of the mod
crates Themselves in Russia. II they
cannot overthrow the BolSheviki with
out the help of allied help, the i'm
pIicaIion Is very strong that the mod
crates are in minority.
1t follows from this fact that the
allies must soon begin to consider the
question Of formally recognizing tn"
BoIshcvik administration as the real
government OF Russia.
At present. Russia Is considered TO
be in a state OF revolution. No Rus
sian political party has official reia-
tIons with the outside world. This
artificial condition cannot continue in
definitely. -Ae situation in Russia is
similar to that which prevailed In
Mexico before the United States
recognized Carranza government
The refusal OF the great powers 10
recognize any government in dis
turbed country is always IN itself an
incentive to increased disorder With
recognition comes a more stable
regime
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
WARNS BRITAIN
OF B0LSHEv|SM
Remedy Lies in Better
Chance for Bottom Dog"
Says Barnes.
by T.. G. FITZHAMON,
STAN Correspondent of Universal
Service

London, Dec. 31.-George y. Barnes,
the labor leader and member of the
war cabinet, writes in the Evening
News:
There will be two problems con-
fronting us during the coming year
One is internal. the other external.
with regard to the first, the dan
ger lies in class antagonism due large
ly to the prewar neglect on the part
of the politicians, which has produced
BOlshevism.
The remedy lies in making up a
leeway. in proving that the war really
has touched the susceptibilities of the
well l-to-do. There must be a real er-
fort to give a better chance to the
bottom dog.
THE external problem is bound up
with the league of nations. and that,
in turn. with the question Of arma-
mcnts. While there Is an excess OF
guns, there will always be the risk of
their going off. The way to lessen
them is to abolish conscriptiOn and
prohibit private proft-making in their
manufacture.
trgc International Armory.
ITO my mind. therefore, safety lies
al 'iliii'l'- 'lt dlIlaIIleHt' prONiulnR
an international arsenal from whica
the nations can be rationed as we
have reContly-and successfully ra-
toned food for individuals. The guns
then will fall into the right place, ag-
grcSsive warfare would cease and
moral force would begin to assume its
ultmatS place among the nations.
'I hope that in the coming year all
lovers of thSir king will promote prog
Tesv-along these two lines upon which
I believe, depends the future OF the
worlS.s-T
Evening star., 1919-04-06
Nearly All Of Autos
Use Electric Starters

Percentage Of autos using
electric stafterss
Evening star., 1919-04-06
HUNDRED THOUSAND AUTO
MEN SERVED THE col. ORS
But 12 Per Cent Drawn in the
Draft Were Rejected
in Class One.

A mighty army of more than 100. 900
mobile industry served with the COL
ors in the war. exclusive Of executives
and other officials of motor vehicle
manufacturing concerns. who volun-
tarily gave their services to the gov
ernment.
Twelve per cent of the mechanics
and other workers drafted from the
automobile industry for national serv-
ice and called with class l were re-
jected for various reasons, says Gen.
Enoch H. Crowder. provost marshal
general. in his history of the draft
These reductions left 81 ,627 men con-
nected with the motor industry who
were drafted into the Army. Volun-
tary enlistments, however, bring the
total in active service up above
100000.
Among the interesting and vauable
tables of statistics compiled in the in
dustrial index is that showing the oc-
cupat1ons, professions and trades of
all men Of military age who registered
in the three stages of the draft.
The compilation shows that in the
first draft-men between the ages Of
twenty-one and thirty-one. as classified
in 191S-the following from the auto
mobile industry or automotive indus
tries are listed:
Automobile and gas engine me-
chanics. 95.466 registered; placed In
Glass l, 36.S95.
Automobile factories Qaborers).
1850 registered; Glass /. 1929.
Automobile factories (semi-skilled).
24.o37 registered; Class 1. 1882.
Airplane mechanics (semi-skilled),
registered. 1900; Glass 1, 626.
Chauneurs or automobile drivers,
Evening star., 1919-04-06
Department Of Labor Slogans.
JOIN MOTOR LIFE STAFF.
Editor, Business Manager and Two
Others Leave Motor.

&. ,Word has been received from New
York that c. G. Sinsabaugh, editor;
c. B. Ames, business manager; A. B.
Hunt. southern advertising manager.
and w. w. Sheppard, western adver-
tising manager, all of the Motor, have
resigned to become associated with
Motor Life. Mr.. Sinsabaugh has been
affiliated with Motor for four years.
previous to which he was editor of
Motor Age Messrs. Hunt. Ames and
Sheppard have been identified with
Motor for about twelve years.
A. J. Stocker, who becomes middle
western advertising manager of Motor
Life, will continue advertising work
on automobile blue books. The other
new members of Motor Life's staff
will also engage to a considerable de-
gree in this work. Monte Sohn, for
mer editor of Motor Life and well
known in local automobile circles. be-
comes director of research and pub
licity for Motor Life. blue books and
trade directory and trips of the AS
sociated Blue Books.