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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-19
FE[SCH WANTS INCREASE
White Sox Star Says he Will Go
to Yankees Willingly if Comis-
key Will Trade Him.

MILWAUKEE,, January 1s-Happy
Felsch wants to go to New York and
play under Miller Higgins, manager
of the Yankees. It'd fly to him." was
the statement the. hero of the 1917
world series made today. when ask
ed whether he thought Of being
traded or sold by the White Sox to
the Gotham club.
II haven't quite made up my mind
what / will do next season." contin-
ued Felsch you know I don't have
to sign a new contract with Comiskey
for 1919. as l am already under con-
tract to the Sox. I signed for this
year in the winter of 1917.
Wants Salary Increase.
IF Comiskey is anxious to have me
as a regular on his club next summer,
why all he has to do Is to meet my
demands-to give me the necessary
increase in salary, which know / am
entitled to. realize what my serv-
ices are worth to him, and If he COM
plies with the request, why. Ill wear
his uniform. II he doesn't want me.
but figures on trading me to the
Yanks Ill readily report to the east
ern club. for 1 know what sort of a
fellow Miller Higgins is. I have met
him during my major league career,
and am positive can get along with
him AS have said. I'd fly to New
York to play under the little man.
ager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-19
Arrange Big Regattas.

Yachting, too, will come into its own
during the coming year. and the ROYAL
Thames Yacht Club is arranging for
one OF the biggest regattas which has
ever been witnessed on LondUn's river.
Lovers Of lawn tennis are anxiously
looking forward to the Wimbledon
championship arranged to take place
next June. This fixture has been in
allegiance during the war.
Prior to the war the unsportsman-
like Huns sneered at the Englishn1an's
devotion to sport, sarcastically prophe-
sytng that their innate and childish at
tachment to games would ultimately
bring the downfall Of the British en-
pire.
Nothing. however, can shake an
Englishman's belief that games of all
kinds are the most effective training
for success in all walks of life, and
they have certainly proved a great as
set during four years of war. Games
taught the English Tommy" the vir-
tues of patience and endurance. not
to be discouraged by temporary set
backs, and never to cry out defeat"
till the game was ended.
Copyright, 1913. By Edward Manhsll.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-19

1 am inclined to think he was rather
that most of the evils of the game CEN
tered around the pitching rubber. 1 be-
heve my Questioner expected me to
bring forth some mysterious feature. 1
Year my answer struck him as rather
Stereotyped, yet 1 am all set on that
point, because I believe more good can
be done the game by correcting some Of
the evils that exist among most pitch
ers than any other way.
Undoubtedly no feature of the game
appeals more to the average spectator
than the action which has always pre-
dominated in the national pastims. The
American public likes action. Base ball
abounds in thrills, which is the big rea-
son for the great popularity of the
game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-19
No Word From Commy.

Thus far I have not heard from
any official of the Chicago club. The
change in management of the Sox,
from Clarence Rowland to Kid Glea-
son sounds good to me.
Recently / read the statement pub
lished in newspapers by Comiskey.
He said I had had trouble with Eddie
Collins and that was why I left the
team last summer. That is all bosh.
l never had any run-in with Eddie. In
regard to the other alibi by Comiskey
that drank. well-perhaps I did take
a couple Of BEERS"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-19
Activists In Disrepute.

Pro-Germans and ''actiyists" who
supported the German scheme to drive
a wedge between the Flemish and the
Wailoons in Belgium are now ostra-
cized socially. Many arrests have
been made in Brussels. Client and
Bruges. The people of Client divide
their hatred and bitterness evenly.
between the Germans and the &C
twists" Bruges IL filled with a deep
rooted hatred of everything German,
while Brussels ridicules both pro-
Germans and "activists."
In Bruges 153 women who dealt
with Germans were beaten and their
hair was shorn. In Client pro-Ger-
mans and ."activists." both men and
women, were physically punished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-19
Flemish Scheme May Revive.

One cause of bitterness and antmos-
ity in Belgium is the Flemish move
ment, which now Is practically dead,
owing to the efforts Of the late Ger
man Gov Won Kissing to make use of
II to divide Belgium into two parts.
1t Is expected that the Flemish move
ment will revive when life resumes
normal conditions. but 1t Is held in
allowance now through fear that 1t
might be construed as German propa-
ganda-
King Albert In his speech to the
parliament after returning to Brus-
sells announced that the governme nt
will propose bill to create the bases
serving the details to the new parlia-
ment. to be elected later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-19
Surgeons Perform Operation.

waves at times running forty feet
high, two Army surgeons performed
an operation for appendicitis upon a
soldier aboard the South Dakota.
When the condition of Corp. l.. o.
Williams of the 50th Coast Artillery
was pronounced dangerous the war
vessel lay to. in order to facilitate the
operation. Lashed to the table. the
surgeons accomplished their delicate
task between lurches of the ship, and
today the artilleryman was removed
to a hospital. on the way to recovery.
Corp. Williams home is in Airlie, N. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-19
Two National Games.

As all the world knows, the two ma
tional games of England are cricket
and foot ball. The origin of cricket
is lost in obscurity, but at a very early
date it found its way to England, and
for 500 years has been the premier
game of Englishmen. County cricket,
which Is the mainstay of the game.
did not, however, come into existence
till about the beginning of the nine
tenth century.
AS soon as the petrol restrictions
have keen removed motoring is bound
and there is every prospect of world
beating boom in the motor industry.
Hundreds of thoUs sands of people,
formerly unacQuainted with motor
cars, have become drivers since the
outbreak Of the war, and this COM
bined with a greater use of the COM
mercial car promises well for the in
dustry.
A new world. too, is opening out
for the airplane. Its commercial pos
sibilities are enormous, but apart
from it's prospective usefulness. 1t will
in the future undoubtedly play an
equally prominent part in the realm
of sport.
The science Of boxing has received
a FLIP during the war. and now that
peace has come this form of sport is
bound to discover many new devotees
The encouragement given to boxing
by the army authorities has in a great
measure been responsible for this and
is bound to have its effect when the
boys come home"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-19
Interest in Boxing.

Many civilians who prior to the war
took little or no interest in this form
of sport are now eagerly discussing
and looking forward with the great
est interest to the boxing fixtures of
the National Sporting Club.
When the average Englishman
ceases to take an interest in foot
ball-one Of the two national games
of England-it will be a sure sign of
the degeneracy of English sport.
Peace has, of course. come too late
to expect international matches and
cup-ties this season, but next autumn
great events may be looked for In
the world Of foot ball.
Derby day next spring promises to
be one Of the record racing events Of
the year. The king and queen are
sure to drive once again to Ascot, for
King George loves to share the out
door sports of his people. Thousands
OF people are anticipating with the
greatest pleasure picnicking once
Goodwood trees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-19
TROOPS COMING HOME
ENCOUNTER BIG STORM
While Tempestuous Waves Roll
Surgeons on Ship Perform
Operation for Appendicitis.

NEW YORK, January 1S.-Coast ar
tillerymen from Connecticut and scat
troops from Pennsylvania. Iowa and
Oklahoma who reached port today
on the arm ored cruiser South Dakota
went through a storm two days out
from Brest described by naval officers
on the warship as one of the most
tempestuous they had ever expert
enced.
Mountainous waves buffeted the
vessel. and one demolished the pilot
house, injuring Capt. Luby, Com
mander Caldwell and a number of Off
GERS ano sailors on duty. Commander
Caldwell was disabled for a week and
his companions were badly cut and
bruised.
The spectator., 1919-07-04
EXPLOSION WRECKS
 BIG J. $. O|R|G|bLE
HEAT BELIEVED TO BE CAUSE OF ExPlOSiON-SHA
 cANTONMENT.

Baltimore. The big navy dirigi. ble C-S. commanded by Lieut.. l.. [. Learned, with crew of six men and two passengers, bound from Cape May. N. J.. to Washington. exploded with terrific force just after landing at Camp Holabird. near this city, to adjust rudder trouble. The explosion shook the cantonment and the east ern section of the city like an earth. quake. The great balloon instantly became mass of flames.
 Shooting flames and bits of blazing fragments scattered over the crowd Of nearly 200 persons. men, women and children. who had gathered on the camp field to see the monster flier and many of whom were blown partly across the field. Seventy-f've persons. mostly women and children, were burned or otherwise injured None of the officers or crew of the C-S was hurt, though several sus- tained severe shocks. They were at work on the disabled rudder when the explosion occurred The com mander said the explosion is believed to have been caused by rapid expan- sion due to heat. The bag contained more gas than was required after de scending from colder altitude temp erature. Lieutenant Learned was in the office Of the camp adtutant noti- lying the naval authorities at Wash ington by telephone of hia rudce- trouble when the shock of the ex- plosion nearly took him off his feet. The home of Mir and Mrs. Samuel Plank, half mile from the scene. looked like cyclone had struck it. Mrs. Plank, who was on the second floor. was severely injured
The spectator., 1919-07-04
10 CONTINUE SALE
 OF BEER AND WINE
MUST CONTAIN LESS THAN TWO AND ThREE-FOURTHS PER CENT OF ALCOHOL,
 HOWEVER.

Washington. The Department ol Justice will take no action. pending decision in present litigation, axains, persons manufacturing two and three fourths per cent or less alcoholic content. This announcement was made by Attorney General Palmer.
 Attorney General Palmer announc. cd that as long as the wartime pro- hibition law remains in force it must be obeyed and that the Department of Justice would do it's utmost to perform the duty which the Con- gress has placed upon it" in enrorc. ing the law
 He declared that the departments a course with regard to the manufac- ture and sale of beer containing less than two and three-fourths per cent alcohol would depend upon rulings made by the district courts in which cases now are pending or may oe brought. The fact that litigation Is pending will be no protection agains. prosecution of offenses under the law.
 The attorney generals statement said:
 'lt will be unlawful to sell for bev- craze purposes any distilled spirit and any beer or other intoxicating malt or vinous liquor, except for ex. port This prohibition will continue under the terms of the law until the conclusion of the present war and thereafter until the termination of denobilization.' As long as the law thus remains in force it must be obeyed and I intend that the De- partment of Justice shall do it's ut most to perform the duty which the Congress places upon it.
The spectator., 1919-07-04
SOLONS CALLED ID
 MEET ON JULY 28
SESSION IS FOR PURPOSE OF RATFFyiNG SUFFRAGE AMEND
 MENT TO u. S. CONSTITUTION.
MEETING WILL BE LIMITED
Governor Says Other Legislation Needed But Finances of State Are Lips'ted-Two Thirds Majority
 Needed For Extension.
Little Rock

Little Rock
 A special session of the Arkansas legislature will be held July 2S to Tatify the woman suffrage amend ment to the federal constitution. Gov ernor Brough issued a proclamation calling she solons to meet at that time-
 ed by the legislators, unless they de- eide, upon other Legislation, and then not until two-thirds of the members voie for the proposition. It is prob able. however, that the session Will continue more than one day.
 Governor Trough had been urges to Incorporate several other matters in the call for a special session, but refused because of the financial con ditian. X large majority of the sena- tors and representatives have written ta the Seyernor saying they favor . special session to ratify the suffrage amendment, but that they believe it would be l.awise to include other mat. ters in inc call.
 AmaDng the matter suggested ID :he governor that should be brought to the attention of the legislators T, the specisl session are remedial road legislation. state highway system, reyeas of inc anti-cigarette law and l: soil survey.
 The governor said that there is need for additional legislation, bur that he had promised the tax payers to keep the state on cash basis. and that If s session longer than one day should ks held. the expenses would run the state in debt. The expenses for one-day session of the lesisla- ture can be met with the balance left from the last regular session, 1t is said
The spectator., 1919-07-04
TREATY SlGMEDH AND WAR ENDED
OR. HERMAN MUELLER AND Dfs. JOHANNES SELL REPRESENT
 GERMANY AT FINAL SCENE.
CEREMONY IS VERY sFoRT
First Act Which Started War Com mttcd Five Years Ago When Austrian Crown Prince Was
 Killed at Sarasevo.

Paris. = In the Hall of Mirrors, n the Palace of Versailles. where the German empire was born 4S years ago, Dr. Herman Mueller and Dr. Johannes Bell, as plenipoteniaries of the German government, affixed their signatures to the treaty of peace which puts an end forever to Ger man dreams of world power.
 The ceremony which marked tho end of war and the dawn of peaco consumed exactly 39 minutes. It's conclusion was announced by Pro mier Clemenceau in the terse state ment:
 The conditions of peace are now an accomplished fact, the proceed. ings are closed" --
 Thus was ended the world corr hagration which began just i've years ago with the assassination of the Austrian crown prince at Sara gevo and which entailed the downfall of four empires and score of minor kingdoms and principalities.
 Two years ago, on June 2S, 1917. the first of the American expedition ary force arrived in France and woodrow Wilson, president of ths United States, having affixed his sig. nature to the document which seals the peace made possible by the aid of American arms. left Paris for Brest on his way back to Washing. ton and recei,e ed the most enthusiasts tic ovation he has been accorded since his arrival in Europe. r, was Frances parting tribute to the man who showed the world the way to peace.
 The charter of world peace was signed by all delegates to the peace conference with the exception of tho Chinese who were absent from cere- mony because they had been refused permission to make certain reserva- tions regarding the Japanese occu- patton of Shantung
 General Jan Christian Shuts. mer,- Der of the delegation from the Union of Africa. signed under protest. H, declared his objections to certain territorial settlements and the prop,- sal for trial of tie kaiser and others responsible for the war. He also suy- gested that the indcmnties leviei on Germany wore excessive and should be moderated in order to facii- itate the revival of industry in Eu- rope.
 The Germans were the first 70 sign and were followed by the Amer jeans. British, French, Italians and Japanese in order named. Then came the smaller nations The Germans who had entered the hall with down. cast mien, and who were extremely nervous throughout the ceremony. We're the first to leave. This was ,n line with the program.
 There was no demonstration dur ing the ceremony, but at it's ccnc:u- sion salvos of guns boomed the news that Mars had been dcposed and peace enthroned.
The spectator., 1919-07-04
NO MODIFICATION
 OF LEAGUE LIKELY
PRESIDENTS SUPPORTERS SAY HE WILL NOT ACCEPT oP-
 PONENTS' AMENDMENTS

Washington. - Suggestions that President Wilson might be willing 10 accept certain reservations in the rat ification of the League of Nations GOV enant were advanced by senators op- posing the league and promptly dis counted by the presidents supporters when conferences were resumed by senators on both sides in prepara- tions for the ratification fight. Those who suggested such 8 development. did not profess to have definite knowledge on the subject, but thought Mir. Wilson might not be adverse to notifications should it develop that otherwise the entire league plan would be jeopardized. They predict ed that in any event some changes along the lines laid down recently by Elihu Root were inevitable.
 Administration leaders declared the president and majority in the Sen ate would stand determinedly for un- reserved ratification, Because of the diversity of views among covenant opponents. they argued, 1t would be impossible to muster a majority for and specific reservation.
 League supporters were so conf dent of victory that some of them predicted the president would rot fulfill his plan of making a speaking tour on behalf of the league. This prediction was not supported among the presidents advisers elsewhere, however. It was said that MT. Will son would make the trip regardless of developments in the Senate in or der to account directly 10 tho people for his negotiations al Versailles.
The spectator., 1919-07-04
Willing To Stand Trial For Kaiser

Berlin.-Dr. Theobald von Beth man-Hollweg former German chancel. Tor. has formally asked the allied and associated powers to place him on trial instead of the former emperor. The former chancellor says that he assumes responsibility for the acts of Germany during his period of office and places himself at the disposal of the allies.
The spectator., 1919-07-04
German Admira, Assaulted.

London-A dispatch to the Central News from Oswestry, Shropshire. says that Admiral von Reuter-. who commanded the German fleet sunk in Scapa Flow. was recognized when he called at local bank. He was struck in the face with a rotten egg and otherwise assaulted.
The spectator., 1919-07-04

The Arkansas History Commission 50 tons, of written testimony on the part Arkansas played in the war with Germany. The testimony consists of newspaper clippings and documents of various kinds. including accounts of the work of the Red Cross Y. M. c. A., Salvation Army and other war work organizations
The spectator., 1919-07-04
German Papers in Mourninn.

Berlin. -- Some of the Berlin news- papers. announcing the signing of the treaty. appear in black borders with captions on their Versailles a,> ticles such as: "Germany's Fate Sealed" Peace and Humiliation
The spectator., 1919-07-04
Still After Draft Evaders.

New York.-The search for draft 'siackers" has not relaxed was shown by the arrest and immediate convic- tion of David Schamberg of this city upon his return here from two-year l,000-mile trip afoot through Mexico and Central America.
The spectator., 1919-07-04
Decorated Before leoislature.

Austin, Tex Before a joint scs- sion of the Texas legislature. Capt. Gillis Johnson of Fort Worth. who fought with the marines inS France. was decorated with the Distinguished Service Cross. He also wears the Honor cord.
The spectator., 1919-07-04
Salvation Army hea! Gets Medal.

New York Commander Evange. line Booth. head of the Salvation Army in the United States. was noti- fled by the War Department tha; she had been awarded the Distinguished Service medal for her services dur ing the war.
The spectator., 1919-07-04
May Try Harry Thaw Aoajn.

New York. Papers intended 10 bring about the extradition of Harry K. Thaw from Pennsylvania to have hi mtried here on the indictment charging him with assaulting Fred erick K. Gump of Kansas City in New York several years ago. were ordered prepared immediately by District At. torney Swann
The spectator., 1919-07-04
Cannot Move liouor.

Chicago.--Household who have stocked up for the dry spell will not be allowed to move their wet posses sions if they change residence. ac- cording to F. Scott Mcbride. state su- perintenden, of the Anti-Saloon
The spectator., 1919-07-04
cermana Burn French flaas.

Paris.-Word of the burning of cer- tain French battle flags by the Ger mans has been received here Peace conference opinion is apparently un' animous that this is distinct vio- lation of the peace treaty. inasmuch as that document stipulated that the flags should be returned 10 France by Germany.
The spectator., 1919-07-04
U. S. Troops Leavino Russia.

Archangei.-Thela last of the Ameri. can forces here. with the exception of Brig. Gen. Wilde P. Richardson tho American commander and a small detachment of headquarters troops embarked for Brest.
The spectator., 1919-07-04
Holland May Help Prosccute.

Amsterdam.-The allied and asso- cited powers will not ask for the ex- tradition of the former German em. pcror, the Paris correspondent of the Telegraf says he learns. but will ask the Dutch government in the name of the League of Nations to see that Herr Hohenzollern does not escape the moral consequences.
The spectator., 1919-07-04
Reormn;zino U. S. Fleets.

Washington. The recently creat- cd Pacific fleet, now being organized from vessels heretofore forming a part of the Atlantic forces. will sal from Hampton Roads for the wes. coast between July 15 and 20.
The spectator., 1919-07-04
Socialists Active in Japan.

Tokyo.--Japanese authorities are somewhat disturbed over what looks like an organized effort to start So. cialist movement of an extreme na- ture in this country.
The spectator., 1919-07-04
Special Plane For General.

Fl Paso. Tex-A special airplana for the use Of Brig. Gen. James R. Erwin. commander of the border dis. trict, or members of his stan. will be sent here from San Antonio, Tex
The spectator., 1919-07-04
Army's Strength To Bs 100000.

Washington. - Without record vote, the Senate adopted committee amendments to the army appropria. tion bill providing for an average of 400.000 men for the year beginning July l.
The spectator., 1919-07-04
Kills Wife and vouno eabv

Marshfeld, Mo.-Following an un. successful attempt to effect recon ciliation. Harvey Lynch. 22 years old. farmer living near Palmetto. sho, and killed his wife and their six. month-cld baby.
The spectator., 1919-07-04
English Distrust Germans.

London. Profound distrust of Germany Is the predominant note in London press comments on the Ge~. man governm ,nt's decision to sign the treaty of peace.
The spectator., 1919-07-04
p,e;6c e,eet I'd Visit

Washington.-Th Pacific fleet. up- on reaching the western coast. will visit San Diego. Los Angeles. San Francisco and probably will Atop at Puget Sound.
The spectator., 1919-07-04
Former kinu ts Broke.

Paris.-Former King Constantine of Greece, who has been living in Switzerland. is in financial difficult ties. according to advices from Ge- neva to Paris newspapers.
The spectator., 1919-07-04
Gold Shipments To Orient.

New York. The last few days have witnessed the shipment Of largo amounts of gold coin from the United States to the Orient and South America.
The spectator., 1919-07-04

Permission has been granted the Arkansas National Guard and the Ci- william Rifle clubs of the state by Ma jor General Traub, commanding gen eral of Camp Pike, to use the rife range at Fort Roots for the state shoot July 20 to 30, inclusive.
The spectator., 1919-07-04

The commissioners for the Chicot- Ashley Highway, beginning at Lake Village and vending westward about nine miles into Ashley county, paral- leling the Mississippi river, via Mont rose, have closed contract for the surveying and engineering work.