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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-09
CLASS ELECTIONS HELD.
Dental Juniors and Others of G, W.
u. Choose Officers.

Three more classes at George WASH
ington University have elected officers
for the present academic year.
The junior class at the dental school
has chosen these officers: President,
Nathan Dyer: vice president Daniel
Doyle: secretary, Edward Liefer; treas
urer. Ben Hammond reporter, d. L.
Roland. and sergeant-at-arms, Hemus
1.ubore.
The sophomore dental class has
elected these officers: President, Donald
Glue: vice president, Daniel Detweiler;
secretary and editor, James
faris. and sergeant-at-arms. Mr.. Lewis
The senior class ut Columbian Col
lcse has chosen these officers: Presi-
dent, Jannery Nichols; vice president
Miss Martha McGrew; secretary, Miss
Nelson, and treasurer, Miss May Elm
etein.
The sophomore class at the law
school is planning a banquet and dance
10 be held some time this month in the
basement of New Masonic Temple. Re-
cording to announcement by J. ID. WIT
kins. jr., president of the class. NJ SIS
Etta Taggart will head the commit be
on arrangements.
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LOCAL !. NJ. c. A.
! DELEGATES NAMED
International Meeting Will Be
; Held in Michigan City
: Next Week.

Washington delegates to the for
tieth convention of the international
Young Mems Christian Association of
North America, to be held at Detroit
November 10 to 2S, will be Henry B.
+. Macfarland. Senator Selden P
Spencer. Holcombe G. Johnson of the
physical department committee; Hugh
a Thrift. recording secretary of the
board of managers; F.. l.. Stock, rep
Tesenting the boys work committee:
service, and George l.. Goodwin, in
terstate "Y" secretary.
This announcement was made last
night by William knowles Cooper,
general secretary of the Washington
district
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-09

It's a gross error to believe tina,
every Bostonian is saturated with cui.
ture.
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Expect 5000 Delegates.

The convention is expected to be at
tended by 5000 delegates, represent
ative Of membership of over mil
lion, and by some thousands OF ~
war welfare workers. Addresses will
be made by Secretary Josephus Daniels:
Claude E. Mayo of the bureau of
navigation. Col. Jason s.. Joy of the
educational and recreational section Of
the Army, DR.. p. p. Claxton. United
states commissioner of eduction. and
DR.. D. D. DuNott of the medical relief
branch Of the railroad administration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-09
Represent Active Work.

In addition to these delegates, the
following secretaries. together with
Mr. Cooper, will represent the active
work carried on here: c. l.. john
son. assistant general secretary;
Thomas w. Walton, educa tional direc-
tor; c. L. Beckett. physical director;
w. O. Hiltabidle. business secretary,
and l.. w. De Cast, membership Sec
rotary.
Many matters of direct interest to
government employees and all resi-
dents of Washington and surrounding
territory are to be discussed at TINS
convention, according to Mr. cooper.
Among matters of national and IN
terna tionaI import" he said, are the
cooperation Of the Y. NJ. c. A IN as,
Stimulating back into American ana
Canadian life the 100000 men VINO
served in the army and navy of TINS
country and Canada. and the stapiiiza-
ton of the many millions of i>.n IN
industry through Americanizatlon
measures designed to counterfeit I'M
ported unrest and so-called bolshev-
ism. The convention also will De
called upon to act upon official requests
from many OF the forty-two countries IN
which it's war workers were serving.
to continue " work with their mill
tary and naval forces and also to ex-
tend it among civilians"
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EMORY J. PIKE,
Lieutenant Colonel, D. M. G. O., e2nd
Division.

Lieut.. Col. Emory J. Pike fdecensed)
was decorated for conspicuous gal
!antry In action near Wanderers, France,
September Is, 1918. Having gone for
ward to reconnoiter new machine gun
positions, Colonel Pike offered his as
slstnnce In reorganlzlng advance In
fantry units which had become disor-
sanlzed during heavy artillery she'll
Ing. Colonel Pike succeeded In locat-
ing only about 20 men. but with these
he advanced and when later Joined by
several infantry platoons. rendered In
cstlmable service In establishing out
posts, encouraging all by his cheerful
ness, In spite Of the extreme danger Of
the situation. When shell had
wounded one Of the men in the out
post, Colonel Pike Immediately went
to his aid and WIS severely wounded
himself when another shell burst In
the same place. While waiting 10 be
brought to the rear Colonel Pike con-
flnued In command, still retaining his
joyial manner OF encouragement, d.
recting the reorganization until the
position could be held. The entire
operation was carried on under terrific
oombardment and the example of cour-
age and devotion to duty as set by
Colonel Pike. established the highest
standard Of morale and confidence to
all under his charge. The wounds he
received were the cause Of his death.
His daughter. Martha Agnes Pike, lives
In Des Mones, Ia.
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HAROLD 1. JOHNSTON,
Private, First Class. Co. A, 356th
Infantry.

Private Johnston was awarded the
Distinguished Service Cross for con-
spIcuons gallantry, near Peullly.
France, November Q, 1918. When In
formation was desired as to the en-
emy's position on the opposite side OF
the river Meuse, Private Johnston.
with another soldier. volunteered with
out hesitation. and swan the river
10 reconnolter the exact location Of
the enemy. He succeeded In reaching
the opposite bank. despite the evident
determination of the enemy TO prevent
crossing. Having obtained the N
formation, he again entered the water
for his return. This was accomplished
after severe struggle, which so ex-
hausted him that he had TO be as
sisted from the water, after which he
rendered his report OF the exploit. His
mother Mrs. Belle Renshaw, lives In
Denver, Colo.
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FORCED Art Work AZ aodin,s.

The French police arrested at As
nleres man named Boyon de ChaIus,
at whose house they seized large
number of bronzes. alleged to be false
ly inscribed with the name Of Rodin.
Two metal founders and an Italian
sculptor of repute were also arrested.
The action Of the authorities arose out
Of information furnished by n. Bene-
dlte, the curator Of the Luxembourg
and Rodln museums. who reported the
sale of numerous counterfeit Robins,
OF which one lot alone was bought by
q dealer for $1,000.
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Military men Of otter countries
mers amazed at The fighting quaii-
Ties of hs soldiers from America
tie land Of peace. They mere amazed
at the spirit NTH which Pershinq's
fighters rent into battle. Thousands
Of American soldiers IRON foreign
decorations. as mell as the Distia-
guished Serrice Gross Of their omu
country. in recognition Of acts Of
supreme heroism or sublime self
sacrifice. Foliouiag are few Of
the most notable cases Of bravery on
the part Of American soldiers in ac-
tion. selected by General Pershing's
own staff as uorthy Of specia! COM
mendation.
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JAMES A. sHERET,
Sergeant, Company r, 108th
Infantry.

Conspicuous gallantry In action near
Ronssoy, France, September 20. 1918,
when he sold his life dearly, won the
Distinguished Service Cross for Ser
geant Sheret. During the operations
against the Hindenburg line this sol
dier displayed exceptional bravery In
several single-handed attacks on en-
emy positions. After rushing two hos
tile posts and killing the occupants
with his revolver, Sergeant Sheret at
tackled four Of the enemy In machine
gun position. killed one OF them be-
fore he WIS himself surrounded and
killed by the other three. Sergeant
Sheret's mother lives at 2s West Park
street. Albion, a. Y.
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HARRY c. SESSIONS,
Second Lieutenant, Co. l, 372nd In
fantry.

Lieut.. Sessions was awarded the
Distinguished Service Cross for un.
usual bravery In action near Busy
Farm, France. Although he was on
duty In the rear, Lieut.. Sessions joined
his battalion and was directed by his
battalion commander to locate OPEN
ings through the enemy's wire and at.
tack positions, He hastened to the
front and cut large opening through
the wire In the face of terrific machine
gun fire. Just as his task was COM
pleted he was so severely wounded
that he had to be carried from the
field. His gallant act cleared the way
for the rush that captured enemy posi-
tions.
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BOscHEE's SYRUP

VIII quiet your cough, soothe the In.
hainmation OF a sore throat and lungs
stop Irritation In the bronchial tubes.
insuring good nights rest, free from
coughing and with easy expectoration
IN the morning. Made and sold In
America for fifty-two years. A won
derful prescription, assisting Nature In
building up your general health and
throwing OFF the disease. Especially
useful In lung trouble, asthma, Group.
bronchitis. etc. For sale In all civil.
lied countries.-Ady.
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ALBERT MEYER,
Private, 10th Company.

Private Meyer, who makes his home
with his father, Gustave Meyer, 262
West l27th street. New York City,
won the Distinguished Service Cross
for extraordinary heroism in action
near Thiaucourt, France, September
ID. 1918. While on duty as stretcher
bearer for his company, Private Meyer
rushed into the open to rescue another
soldier threatened with capture. In
the face Of a large force Of advancing
Germans. He killed two Of the enemy
and brought In the soldier to a place
OF safety.
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HARRY l. cAUsIAND,
Private, Company !, s57,h Infan,r

private, Company !, 357th Infantry.
Private causland was decorated for
conspicuous heroIsm In action near
Bantheyllie. France. October "a, 1918.
Private Causland was acting as am
munltIon carrier for n machine gun.
which was supporting raid on the
enemy by the infantry. While this gun
WAS being operated from a shell hole
Its ammunition became exhausted and
the corporal called back to the car
riers. who were In shell holes twenty
five yards behind, 10 bring up more
ammunition. Though the gun position
was under heavy enemy fire, Private
fansland called out. .1'il take IT," and
rushed forward with two boxes of am
munitlon. Just as he reached the EN-
placement, with the ammunition, he
was killed Instantly by machine gun
bullet. Private cansland's home was
at Anaeontes, Wash.
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able to do my work. gladly rscom-
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How often do We hear the expressioo
among women, II IN 20 nervous, can.
not Sleep" or at seems a. though I
should f1y." Such women should pro6S
BY Mrs. Suites experience and give
this famous root and herb remedy,
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound, . trial.
For forty years II has been overcom.
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xiness, and nervous prostrstion Of
women, and ID now considered the stan.
dard remedy for such ailments.
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turn IL prisoners. Later the same
day he jumped from a trench and
rescued comrade who was about to
be shot by a German officer, killing the
officer during the exploit. His actions
were entirely voluntary. and 1t was
while attempting to rush fifth ma.
chine gun nest that he was killed. The
advance Of his company was mainly
due 10 his great courage and devotion
10 duty. His home address was Kelly
Lake, MINI.
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HARRY J. DAVIS,
Corporal, Company D, Goth infantry

Corporal, Company D, Goth Infantry.
Corp, Davis received the Distin.
guished Service Cross for extraordl-
nnry heroism In action al cunel,
France, October II. 1918. While the
advance Of his platoon WAS being held
up by deadly eniilading fire Of the en-
emy, Corp. Davis voluntarily rushed
over open ground through direct ma
chine gun fire, for distance OF over
100 meters, and, with the aid OF his
bayonet. attacked the nest. He killed
both the gunners. thereby silenelng the
fire, but. during the combat. he him.
self was severely wounded. II was due
to his prompt and fearless action that
further advance OF his platoon was
made possible. Corp. Davis home Is
in Philadelphia.
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BEDFORD 3. LuNsFoRD,
Corporal, Company NJ, 1t7th Infantry

Corp. Lunsford (deceasedl was dec
GRATED for extraordinary heroism In
action near Belllcourt, France, Oeto
Der 7, 1918. When the line was held
up by enemy machine gun fire Corp.
Lunsford strapped an automatic rifle
to his shoulder and advanced In the
face Of machine gun fire. Firing as he
went forward, he killed four Of the
enemy before he fell dead. riddIed
with bullets. Thomas Lunsford, his
father, lives In Mount Vernon, Tcnn.
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WASHINGTON

" "AohlNu1ON
A nonstop flight from Macon. Ga,
to Washington, $50 miles, was made In
six hours and fifteen minutes by a
Martin bombing plane. carrying bale
OF cotton.
nemohili2ation Of the Wnr army has
passed the 100000 mark. General
March, chief of staff has announced,
and the number nf troops returned
from France now exceeds l,eoo,Ooo,
May day culstments in the United
States school garden nrmy brought
the total number of children enrolled
10 nearly 100000, including members
In the United States, Hawaii and the
Philippines
Commissioner Hywei Davies has
been assigned by the Department Of
Labor 10 attempt settlement of a strike
Of 1000 miners al Park City, Utah,
who have quit work. demanding six.
hour day with wages Of $3.50.
Senator tummins. Of Iowa. who is
expected 10 head The Senate Interstate
commerce committee In tile next Con
gressr announced on his return 10
Washington that he planned 10 have
early consideration given to the rail.
road problem,
Col. Arthur Woods has warned en-
rloyers TO hire as many extra men
now as possible to protect themselves
against Il coming tremendous labor
shortage. American labor, lie declared,
will be short G,no0,OoO men and women
this year, due largely to the fact that
immigration has been vastly reduced
President Wilson, In an executive
order cabled from Paris, has directed
the Ciyll Service Commission 10 ex-
empt soldiers, sailors aud marines
from physical requirements for any
civil service position upon certiflca-
tion by the Federal Board Of yoca.
tIonal Education that the applicant
has been specially trained aud quail.
fled for the position.
Fifteen million Americans bought
Victory Liberty notes In the campaign
which has JUST closed, according 10 es.
Inmates received by the treasury from
federal reserve banks. This compares
with about 21,oO0,oo0 purchasers In the
Fourth Loan. i1,0000oO In the Third.
100000 In the Second, and 100000
In the First The treasury announced
that the official total would probably
not be known before May 26 The TO.
tai as compiled still stood at s3,s4a,-
000, 900. but late reports emphasized
the earlier Indications that the loan
had been heavily over-subseribed.
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JOHN PRATT,
Corporal, Co. L, 166th infantry.


Corporal Pratt was decorated for
conspicuous gallantry In action with
the enemy near Chevenges, France,
November 7. 1918. Corporal Pratt was
on duty as runner at the headquar-
ters of the advance battalion when the
position was being heavily shelled by
the enemy. Seeing two soldiers lying
severely wounded two hundred yards
away In an open field. he crawled out
under intense fire. gave them first aid
treatment and then dragged them, one
at time. back to the dressing station.
His exceptional bravery enabled the
two wounded men to secure immedl.
ate medical attention and saved their
lives. His home address Is Toledo, O.
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PHILIP C. kATZ,
Sergeant, Company c, 363d Infantry

Sergt. KATE was decorated for con.
splcuous eallantry in action near Ec-
tisefontane, France. September 20,
1918. After his company had with.
drawn for a distance of 200 yards on
line with the units on its fianks.
sergt. katz learned that one of his
comrades had been left wounded In
an exposed position at the point from
which the withdrawal had taken place.
Voluntarily crossing an area swept by
heavy machine gun fire. Sergt. Katz
advanced TO where the wounded sol.
dler lay and carried him to safety. His
mother, Mrs. Jennie katz, lives in San
Francisco.
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Catarrh Is local disease, greatly iniiu-
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system. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
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piooo purfners. The perfect combination
of the ingredients in HALLS CATARRH
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oerfui results In catarrhal conditions.
Druggists 76c. Testimonials free.
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NELs WoLD.
Private, Co. |, t3sth infantry.

Private Void tdeceased) was deco
rated for conspicuous gallantry In ac-
tion near Cheppy, France. September
20, 1913. Private Void rendered most
valiant service In aiding the advance
OF his company which had been held
up by machine gun nests. He advanced
with one other soldier and silenced the
guna bringing with him upon his re-
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Immediate Action Necessary.

Immediate Action Necessary.
Kind Old Gentleman-What are you
crying for, my little man2
Tommy Tnff-I can't think Of
name fer dat guy.
X. o. G.-And why should It bs
necessary for you to think Of name
my little chap?
7. T.-Yer wouldn't ask that II yer
heard the one he called me.
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Shave With Cuticura Soaa

ana double your razor efficiency 40
wen as promote skin purity. skin COM
lort and skin health. No mug, no
SHINY soap. no germs, no waste. no
irritation even when shaved twice
daily. One soap for all uses-shaving,
oatning and shampooing.-Adv.
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WESTERN

=
The first carload OF wheat from I'm
perial Valley Of the 1919 crop was
shipped by r I Anderson from Braw-
ley, Calf Four hundred carloads will
follow within a few days.
John Grehcr, farmer living near
White Deer, Texas. shot and killed his
mother and younger sister, wounded,
probably fatally, an older sister, and
then shot himself. He Is expected TO
die. The cause OF the tragedy is m
known.
A trnnSPhcific flight is being urged
by army aud navy avlators. According
to reach Honolulu after stops on a
mid-pacfie island. From there there
would be plenty Of South Sea Islands
available for service stations" In the
flight TO the Asiatic shore.
Patrol Of national forests by army
airplhnes 10 give early warning of for.
est fires, will begin June i. with the
Inauguration Of two patrol routes from
March field, near Riverside, Calf, ac-
eurding to announcement by the forest
service Of the Department OF Agrlcul-
fure.
Chief Of Police Ralph Gibbons was
shot and fatally wounded at The Dal-
Eas hK I'll rtt EaD
the officer sought to arrest him for
completely In the robbery Of Wash
ougal, Wash, bank. Gibbons was shot
twice through the body and died an
hour later.
Making one Of the largest hauls Of
eontrahand drugs known 10 this state,
two customs officials raided the place
of Go Sam, securing fifteen cans Of
opium and other drugs, valued Mt
about 5000, at stockton, Calf. Sew.
eral arrests were made In connection
with the raid, II was announced
Former Secretary OF the Treasury
william G. McAdoo has purchased the
thirty-acre tract on Mission Ridge,
Santa Barbara. owned by George NJ.
Williams, for 10000. according 10 r..
liable information. III IL reported with.
out confirmation, however, that Ne,
Adoo bought the property as a summer
home for President Wilson.
Many thousands VI dollars worth Of
personal belongings and lrreplaceahIe
keepsakes Of officers now stationed nj
Douglas, Ariz., and not a few who ure
with the army In France, wore burned
when the clothing storehouse at the
quartermaster department, United
States army, burned, with I'M estimated
loss Of $4,000 Army property valued
at $500, 600 was endangered
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Superfciality.

There are two sides to every ques-
ton"
Yes replied Senator Sorghum.
And too many of us chaps who pose
MS powerful thinkers don't take the
trouble to get to the inside"
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SPORT

Johnny Dundee Won on points from
Richie Mitchell ut Milwaukee In ten
rounds Of the fastest boxing fans have
seen in years.
Tommy Carter, lightweight cham-
pion of the Southern army division,
defeated FrnnkIe Gage, one time con-
tender for the lightweight champion
ship OF the world. In the fifth round
of scheduled ten.round fight nj the
Miami roof garden, ut Mimi, Arizona
Harold Kruger, former swimming
star OF Honolulu, now student al 81.
Mary's college In Oakland, Cant, won
the junior national A. A. Z. lOo-ynrd
championship aud set il new record
for the event In the open air tank Of
n swimming resort In Oakland. His
record was 0 81 81.
Nate Lewis, of Chicago, manager for
Pal Moore, upon his arrival nj Louis.
VILE, Ky, announced terms had been
accepted for what he called world =
title match between Moore and Jimmy
Wilde In London, on or about July 4.
Moore, according To Lewis, is 2uaran-
teed approximately $4,000 for the
match.
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30 OW j 0ul0 not
rest at night
would lie awake and
get 20 nervous I
would have to get
up and walk around
and IN the morning
would be all tired
out ! read about
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound and thought
] would try it Ny
nervousness soon
1nf& ma r sln-
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FRECKLES
Now |, Ii. Ti.s Il CT nd 4 Tlsss Uely s,s,s

There's 10 longer the slightest need Of feeling
ashamed Of your freckles, ~ Othine-Epubls
nrenxth--is Gusrantssd to remove these homsiy
spots
simply get an ounce Of 0thine-douois
s'reng'h-from your druggist, and apply Z little
o. II night and morning and you should soon see
mat even the worst frechles have begun to dis
appear. while the lighter ones have vanished sn.
t'rely II IL seldom that more than one ounce
Is needed to completely clear the skin and gain
beautiful clear complexion.
Be sure 10 ask for the double strength Othins.
- this 10 sold under guarantee Of money baes
II II falls 10 remove freek iss.-Adv.
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None Satisfied.

oiheer-Bnt surely you, n million
are, have little to complain about.
Munition Magnate-Oh, I don't
Know. The multimilllonaires treat us
IKE so much dlrt.-London Opinion.