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The Washington herald., 1919-01-14
73, TRAMP, AND PROUD OF 1T;
HERE TO COLLECT S15,325
Henry Stewart, Covered with Soil from Many
Lands, Buttons and Whiskers, Says He
Has Walked All Over World.
.Tramp Maximus. J.. :. A."

Tramp Maximus. J.. S. A"
Henry Stewart. tramp plenipoten-
tiary and advertiser extraordinary, Is
in Washington to collect sl5,320 he
declares the San Diego Exposition
management owe him.
In 1910, Stewart claims. he started
on a worldwide walking tour to ad-
vertise the San Diego Exposition,
scheduled to open in 1915. Through
European city streets, cross African
deserts, down murkey Asiauc high
ways and up the steps of the Capitol
vt Washington the 70-odd year old
veteran says he carried the tidings OF
the great exposition that was to be.
says He is of Royal Origin.
Stewart, who admits he is a descen-
liant OF ancient Scottish kings and
warriors, declares that he will stay in
Washington for 100 years, IL need be,
and collect his sl5,325 from the grand
sons and great-grandsons of the men
who refuse him now. Seventy-three
IN his last birthday. he expects to
i've another decade and rival the
prophet MeIchisedech. whose reincar-
nation he thinks he is.
The old man bears himself like a
boy, regarding the stout staff he car
ries more as a companion than a cane.
Khaki shirt and leEgings bear
stains of the Sahara, while hat. shirt
nd belt are decorated with buttons
and badges gathered from every nook
and corner Of the world. Stewart has
ne OF the largest collection OF mill
tary and civil buttons in the world.
and he carries his collection with him.
using them as decorations.
Buttons From Everywhere.
There are the buttons Of the
Egyptian police. pinned side by side
with the brass insignia of Company
B of the Washington Engineers. a
Standard Oil button from Constan-
tinople. a large silver disk signify
ing that Stewart belongs to the loco
motive engineers brotherhood and
safety first buttons from almost
every city OF the United States.
Military buttons from dozens of
American divisions and buttons
from Canadian, English and Aus
tralian troops form the belt. PRO
Patria" reads the motto on a brass
button from the coat of an officer
The Washington herald., 1919-01-14

Maurice Boyer. of the French High
Commission, will lead the singing.
Miss Leila Gordon, daughter of Mrs.
George Barnett, will head the commit
tee of young ladies for the Southern
Relief Ball. to be held at the Willard,
on the night of Monday. February B.
She will have associated with her
practically all the debutantes of the
season.
Miss Alice Hutchins Drake will
speak tonight at s o'clock at 2I0O
Massachusetts, avenue. Following
n discussion of current events Miss
Drake will speak on the murals of
L. J. Blashfield. whose recent
painting Garry On" has been
purchased by the Metropolitan GAL
lery.
The musical program that will be
given by the Dixie Chapter. L. D..
C., for wounded soldiers from
Walter Reed Hospital, on the even
ing of January Is at p. m, at the
Confedeate Memorial Home, has
been especially arranged fer their
entertainment by Mrs. Samuel Bur-
leigh Milton, chairman of the COM
mittee on music.
In the receiving line with Mrs.
Paul L. Joachim, president of the
chapter. will be Miss Eta Taggart,
vice president; Miss Mamie Ran
dolph Heath, president of the
Southern Relief Society: Mrs.
Maude Howell Smith, Mrs. James
+. MulCaTe and Mrs. Goodwin d.
Ellsworth.
An additional list of ladies as
sisting on the reception committee
will be: Mrs. William l. Tydings,
Mrs. Charles Willis, MIS-. w. NJ.
BalderstOn. Mrs. Norton u. Whitley.
Mrs. Mercedes y. Strieby, Mrs.
Charles Beale.
To the young ladies' committee
have been ADDED: Miss Margaret
Randolph Taylor. Miss Dorothy X.
Jones. Miss Rachel A. Hamilton,
Miss Caroline Wildman, Miss Inez
Bennett. Miss Florence Coles, Miss
Edna Wells. Miss Enid Parson. Miss
Sallie MacNeigh, the Misses Nicol-
son. Miss Bessie Borst, Miss Gladys
Coleman and others.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-14
Two Ships in Distress;
One Limping Into Port

Halifax, n. S., Jan. 1S.-The
American steamship, Tuckahoe. from
New York. today. was reported max
ing its way to this port in a leak
ing condition.
She flashed distress messages yes
terday, reporting she was PA miles
off this coast.
The crew of the Castalia. reported
in distress Saturday. has been trans
ferred to the Bergensfjord, which is
standing by.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-14
Defeated German Army
Over Half Demobilized

American Headquarters in Ger
many, Jan. 3.-AbOut sixty per cent
Of the German troops have been de-
modified since tho armistice, il was
reported in statistics compiled in
forty towns occupied by Americans.
About - per cent of the men who
went to war from the Rhineland were
killed and about an equal number
returned home before the armistice
because of permanent disablement.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-14
OCCUPIED AREA QUIET;
DESIRE STABLE REGIME
People Want Government to
Triumph and Return Of Order.

American Headquarters in Ger
many, Jan. 12-CBy courier to Nancy
Despite the disorders in Berlin.
political conditions in the occupied
area remain quiet The general SEN
timent Of the people here seems TO be
u desire for the government to tri-
umph that the elections may proceed
unhindered and a stable government
be formed TO conclude peace.
Conservatives completely dominated
a political meeting in COblenz. Reso-
lutions were passed demanding the
restoration OF order and deprecating
events in Berlin
The Washington herald., 1919-01-14

.rcstigc in the next fsw months, un,
there may be much injustice as w
a. much morited condemnation So. II.
public mind.
Persons whose bir; ;ndatc 90 DE- have
the aUEury OF changes and hraelT.
Business affairs should prosper. The
young will court and marry
Children born on this day Will rroh-
ably be clever and industrious. r-
without appreciation uf t., Ealu.
money. ThcSr subjects OF EaurIru-u
ar usually Very falrut'.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-14
Belgians Want Hunland
To Replace Ruined Area

Brussels, Jan. l3.-BelEian deputies
returning from an official inspection
OF the battlefields. propose that Ger
many be forced to ccdc to Belgium
a zone equal in area to the devastated
regions
King Albert and his ministers have
decided to appoint a special commits
sion to supervise reconstruction work.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-14
Build Super-Airships

u.duu. Ja4- 1.-TH' If.ufr- >.sH
announced TO-DAY that On" .dwfrHiI-
j. buIlGIU- '~ular -s. IrSurm-. with
cruising radius uf 5000 u...- Trs"
would carry crew u, tvarrs-EE.
persons aud have -Ts-.I %. sa...rr.
10 eighty miles au hour.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-14
Lane Asks Cooperation
In Soldiers Land Bill

st. Paul. Mimi, Jan. BIN a teie-
gram to the Minnesota Public Safety
Commission this afternoon. Secretary
of the Interior Franklin X. Lane in
dicated he would ask Congress to ap-
propriate 500 .000 for land develop
ment for returning soldiers and sail
ors.
He asked the commission to CO.
operate toward making the plan a
success
The Washington herald., 1919-01-14
Tuesday, January IA, 1919.

According TO astrology this should
be a fortunate day. for Venus. the
Sun and Mercury are all in benefic
aspect. Jupiter is adverse.
All the planetary forces appear to
encourage the artistic pursuits during
this configuration. Theaters, concerts
and entertainments at which appeal is
The Washington herald., 1919-01-14
SUFF CONVENTION APRIL 21.
Delegates to Form League at Gath
ering in St. Louis.

New York. Jan. l3.-Thc National
American Woman Suffrage AssOcia-
tion will hold its fifth annual meet
ing In st Louis. beginning April p
next. it was announced today. 1t is
expected that the suffragists in view
OF practical accomplishments Of their
aims for enfranchisement, Will pro-
ceed to form a league OF woman vot-
ers for advancement OF their civic and
political ideals.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-14

| of the Inflated Princess Pats, the
original owner buried on some bat
tie field "over there"
A tiny tin camel. bought some
where on the African desert is
pinned to the crown OF the battered
felt hat, while in front is displayed
the red. white and blue badge that
signifies that the wcarer fought
with the men of the Union army
in 81
Among the badges and buttons is
tiny enamel emblem of the Fourth
Liberty Loan. the chief treasure OF
Mr.. Stewards collection and pinned
in the most conspicuous spot on the
wearer's chest.
Like Baron Munchauscn.
Stewards tales Of his wanderings
sound like chapters from the Ara
bian Nights, or Baron Munchauson.
One Of these days he hopes to en-
, body his experiences in a book to
be entitled Tramp Maximus, L.
S. A"
The veterans hearty voice booms
out in mirth when he tells of his en-
counter with the original Italian
| feminist. He was eating his dinner
( in little shop in SpalatOria. Italy.
when the irate lady descended upon
! him. seized his bowl of soup and bot
tic of wine. and seating herself at
the table devourcd his dinner before
his eyes.
Il was never so afraid in my life"
he laughs, mot even when l had 10
| face an African lion and a Spanish
brigand. The lady didn't wait to be
invited to dine, she just waded in
and helped herself, and l had to buy
another dinner
In an encounter with the lion Tv-
ferred to Mr.. Stewards voice did duty
as II weapon of defense He had
taken refuge in cave for the night
on the outskirts of n town in Algeria
and in the morning. he says. he awoke
to discover that he had shared his
refuge with a tawny king of the
Jungle He was a particularly ugy
one" Mr.. Stewart always adds in
telling the story, and when 7 woke
up I found him snifflinE around my
feet in a particularly ugly manner"
Shoocd Him Away.
Throwing his blanket over his walk
ing stick, Mr.. Stewart rushed at the
animal, yelling at the top of his cx-
tremely healthy lungs.
AT the first roar let out" he says,
the beast gave a startled cry and
jumped about thirty feet out of the
cave. ! fancy from the way he was
going when I saw him last that he is
still jumping"
On his trip through Italy. Stewart
says his medals were particularly use
full and to this day he says he re-
mains in the eyes of some of the resi-
dents of that country as one OF the
The Washington herald., 1919-01-14
HOROSCOPE.

The stars incline. but do not compel.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-14

Mrs. Herbert Shipilan, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edison Bradley, and
Mrs. William Disston. who have
been guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Brad-
ley for several days. will return
TO New York tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-14

One of the features planned for the
ball for the benefit of the Episcopal
Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. on
Monday next. will be the singing by
the entire company of the Star
SpangIed Banner" the "MarseiIIaise,"
and God Save the King" Programs
are being printed with the words of
the first verse of each. and a copy
will be given to each arrival. Capt.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-14

q. Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Stevenson and
fiss Elizabeth Stevenson, who h>Yr
reen at the Shoreham for several
weeks, have gone to Miami, Fla, 10:
the rest OF the winter. Before leav-
ing Washington. Miss Stevenson was
the guest of Miss Mildred Bronlweu
for a few days.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-14

Lieut.. Edward King, Medical
Corps, L. S. A, son OF Solicitor Cen
eral and Mrs. Alexander Campbell
King. has returned from Colonia
y. j., where he spent the past
week. and will be stationed at the
Conyalescent Hospital at Friend
ship" where he will have an eX-
ecUtive position.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
Elkton welcomes soldier Boys.

The countrywide celebration at
Elkton on July 4th, in honor OF
Cecil's soldiers who have returned
from the Worlds War, was a pleas
ant occasion. The town was dressed
up in holiday attire, citizens vying
with each other in the decoration of
their homes and places of business.
A parade was held in the morning,
and at the noon hour dinner was
served to the soldier and sailor boys
in the Armory. In the afternoon
there was band concert and base
ball game.
The days entertainment closed
with reception and dance in the
Armory, the big building being
crowded with people anxious to
grasp the hand of each of the boys
who had returned from Uncle Sans
service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
Lemuel e. Quigg.

Lemuel Ely Quigg, Republican
politician and attorney, died at his
home, 435 West End Avenue, New
York, July /, in his 57th year. HI
was born in Cecil county, on Feb.
18th, 1868, and was the son of a
Methodist minister, we'll known on
the Eastern Shore, also brother OIL
Rev. Howard Quigg, formerly pastor
of Elkton M. e. Church.
For many years Mr.. Quigg was an
influential and at the same time a
picturesque figure in Republican ma
tional politics. He became the fac
totum of Senator Platt when thai
leader was in his prime as "the Easy
Boss" Later he became legisla-
tive agent. He figured in number
of sensational affairs and was closely
associated with Thomas F. Ryan in
railroad maneuvers.
With the rise of Colonel Roosevelt
to power his influence declined, and
in his later years he devoted his
time chiefly to the practice of law.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
$231,S25.23
Perry Point Reservation.

by an act of Congress the reser-
walton at Perry Point has been turn-
eu over to the War Service public
aealth Service and placed in charge
Oh Dr. j. G. Wilson, passed assistant
surgeon.
Inc dwellings will be converted
into dormitories, etc., for wounded
soldiers, and hospital, to be known
as the United States Public Health
service Hospital will be established
me Public Health Service has Of
iered the modern school building.
containing 13 rooms, including, a do
mestlc service room, assembly room
manual training room, etc., together
win light, heat and power to the
Board of Education of Cecil Comfy
lor public school purposes.
Several conferences have noen
held between the Board of Ednca-
tlon and DIR. Wilson. The Public
11ealth Service agrees to furnish
supervision for all school
children who attend the new school
a school nurse will be provided for
.ne Perryville community. The med
icai supervision will be extended to
all OF the county schools as ranid,v
90 iunus and personnel will permit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
William b. Wilson.

William B. Wilson, prominent
citizen and farmer of the Second
district, was stricken with apoplexy
Sunday night, June 2S, while driv-
ing his automobile near Middletown,
and died almost instantly.
Mr.. Wilson is survived by his wife,
who was Miss Myrtle Berry, and
three children, Mary Vaughn Will
son, William B. Wilson, Jr., and
John P. Wilson; three sisters, Mrs
John Roberts, Of Smyrna, Miss Mol
lie Wilson, of Middletown,' and Mrs.
Ed. Hearn, of Washington; three
brothers, John T. Wilson, Of Cecil
ton, George and Davis Wilson, OF
Middletown.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
Ammunition Explodes.

Another big explosion occurred
Thursday afternoon in the pile of
German ammunition rece ntly
brought overseas to the Aberdeen
Proving Ground. Since the explosion
on June 14th, the commanding of
ficer has had the overseas munltion
dump carefully guarded, and
through this precaution no one was
injured. The German powder being
of an inferior grade, the Proving
Ground authorities after analysis
have found that heat will cause it's
combustion.
The dump where the Hun war
pets are stored is located near Mic
haelsville, about two miles from
Perryman, and while no damage was
done, houses for miles earound were
severely shaken. The shocks were
distinctly felt in Aberdeen.--Aber-
deem Enterprise.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
Paid The Supreme Sacrifice.

On the bronze tablet that was un-
veiled by the Maryland Casualty
Company, of Baltimore, to commem-
crate the service of the company S
officials and employees in the Army
and Navy during the world war, two
of the 179 names stand alone for
those who answered the country's
call with the greatest sacrifice, one
of which is the name of John Hager,
son of Henry G, Hager. of Chesa-
peake City.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
Mrs. Spencer Weiant.

Mrs. Fannie Weiant, aged 58
years, wife of Spencer j. Weiant, OF
Newark, N. j., died, June 80 at the
home of her sister, Mrs. George r.
Ash, near Elkton. Mrs. Weiant had
been in poor health for months. She
was a daughter of the late CAPTAIN
Benz. Walmsley, of the First dis
trict. Her husband survives; also
a brother, Augustus B. Walmsley, of
Baltimore, and two sisters, Mrs. F.
]. Murphy, of Baltimore, and Mrs.
Ash, of Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
War Portrait History.

: Plans have been outlined for the
publication Of War Portrait His
tory of the men from Cecil county,
who served their country during the
recent war. Such book, containing
portraits and sketches of the men
from Cecil county, would be a
memorial that would be valuable
now, and would be much more ap-
preciated as the years pass by, espe-
cially by relatives of the men who
"did their Bit" The Motley Pub
fishing Company, of Baltimore, will
issue the book.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
County Road Bonds.

The County Commissioners on
June 81 opened bids for road bonds
to the amount of $4,000. The bids
were as follows:-
TIA baltimore Trust Company
and Hambleton & Company, of Bal
timore. 100000 and accrued interest
plus premium of $19S5.70.
Townsend Scott and Sou. $40. .0O0
and accrued interest, plus pre-
MUM of $1,000.
The Elkton Banking and Trust
Company, for Robert Garrett &
Sons, 100000 and accrued interest,
plus premium of $114O.
The bonds were awarded to the
first bidders mentioned.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
Perkins & Perkins Incorporated

Perkins & Perkins, of Elkton.
man u1acturers of soda fountain
syrups' have been Incorporated for
sioo,oOO.OO by John A. Hartenstine.
Charles H. Dennison, J. Will Per,
nins' David L, Sloan and Joseph H.
Ferkins. The officers of the new
company are-Joseph H. Perkins.
rresident; Charlie H. Dennison
SlVo'ooo by John A. Hartenstine.
secretary; J. win Perkins, Treas,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
Mrs. Sarah e. williams.

Mrs. Sarah e. Williams, widow
of Capt. John Wesley Williams, died
June 28 at her home in Port De-
posit, after an illness of several
months. She celebrated her 84th
birthday few days previous to her
death. She is survived by three
step-daughters, Mrs. Nellie d, Miller
and Misses F. Virginia and Mae
Williams. and one son, Walter Will
liams.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
Gospel Meeting At Rowlandyille.

Arrangements are being made for
tent meeting at .Rowlandville, be-
ginning Sunday, July 20, 1919, and
continuing until Sunday, August s.
The meeting will be in charge of
Rev. H. H. Carroll, of Harmony M.
p. church, who will be assisted by
Rev. J. W. Sutton, of Hopewell M.
E. church.; Rev. ]. H. Wilson, of
Mount Pleasant M. E. church and
other divines.
This will be community meet
ing conducted on evengelistic lines.
Everybody is cordially invited to
come, bring your friends and JOIN in
this movement for spiritual uplift.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
Want Use OF Hunting Grounds

Want Use OF Hunting Grounds.
Now that the war is over vigorous
efforts are being made to have the
marshes and shores of Bush and
Gunpowder Rivers. within til e
bounds of the Aberdeen Proving
Ground. revert to the recreation OF
the people of Hartford and Baltimore
counties. 1t is claimed these famous
hunting grounds are intact and of no
military necessity and that they are
restricted to the privileges OF the
officers and other men on the, reser-
vation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11

DR., NJ. Bates Stephens, State Su-
peHntendent of Education, says indi-
cations are that the State will be
hard pressed for teachers the coming
year, as it has been for the past two
years, He estimates that the State
now is in need Of 500 teachers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11

Dollie, three year old child OF
'onn w. McCool, Jr., of Elkton, was
struck and knocked down by an auto
IN tnat town recently. In attempt
ing to save the child her sister Eliza
oetn' was also struck. Both chill
dren luckily escaped serious injury.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11

Harry Bemis, manager of the ABB
Dott station at Oxford, suffered an
injury to the spine few yas ago, by
1ali from the top of a freight car
INTO an empty coal bin, landing ON
the concrete floor with great force.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
DEATHS.
Robert Foracre.

Robert Foracre, of North East,
died June 20, of consumption, at the
age of "A years. He is survived by
his wife and four children.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
WEDDINGS.
Stewart-Cavender.

Miss Margaret Cavender, of Iron
Hill, and Mr.. Harold Stewart, OF
North East, were quietly married
on Thursday afternoon, July 8, al
the home of the bride, by Rev. Z. H
Collins, pastor of the North East M
E. Church.
Bowers-Hessey.
Miss Helen Hessey, of Philadel-
phia, formerly of Ear1eville, and Mr.
Daniel Andrew Bowers, of Malvern
Pa, were united in marriage on
Wednesday, June 25, by Rev. Ed
mund Burk, Ph.Q., Rector of St
Stephens P. E. Church.
Heite-Griffth.
Miss Miriam Griffith, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Griffith of neal
Chesapeake City, and Mr.. Weiner B.
Heite, of Balboa, Panama, were mar
ried at the home of the bride, on
June "a, in the presence of few in
innate friends, by Rev. T. R. Van
Dyke, of the Methodist Episcopal
Church.
Immediately after the ceremony
the young couple left for motor
trip, and sailed on July 8 for Pana-
ma, where the groom holds gov
ernment position.
Reyburn-Riley.
A pretty wedding was solemniZed
in West Nottingham Presbyterian
church on Thursday evening of this
week, at 6 o'clock, when Miss
Martha v. Riley, daughter CT Mr..
and Mrs. T. C. Riley of West Not
tingham, was united in marriage
with Mr.. John S. Reyburn, of Will
mington, Del. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. A. B. Hallock.
Miss Mary Taylor, of Wilmington,
was bridesmaid The church was
beautifully decorated with daisies
and evergreen. Immediately follow
ing the ceremony a reception was
held at the home of the bride.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11

The man who puts heart in his
work will always have work 10 put
heart into.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
TAX RATE HIGHER.
County Levy On Basis OF $1.2O On
The 500.


The County Commissioners have
made the tax levy for 1919, fixing
the rate for county purposes at
$1.20 on the $10O. This is eight
cents more than the rate in 1918,
when it was SLIP on the 500.
County Treasurer George Benson
reported the basis for county pur-
poses to be $19,O64, 800; securities,
taxed 30 cents on the $10O, $S,3S1,-
OlO; and bank stocks, $61O,465,
paying $1.O0 on the 500, but one
half of said amount is distributed
directly to Incorporated towns, leav-
ing only one half for county pur-
poses.
For county purposes the levy will
bring in the following revenue:-
$19,O64,99O at $1.2O-$22S,779.S8
3,331,010 at 30 9,993.O3
61O,465 at 80 3,Ob2.3z
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-03
POLES in ADVANCE
kdvancing Into Germany, Sew
eraI Towns Are Taken Now.
Enesen, Schrimm and Gratz
Fall to Their Army.

Amsterdam, Jan. 3.-Polish forces,
advancing into Germany, have cap
tured the towns of Gnesen, Schrimm.
and Gratz, Berlin dispatch reported
Today Strong German forces rushed
from Berlin and Dresden are masslng
on the frontier near Posen. (Gnesen
Is thirty miles northeast of Posen.
Schrimm and GratZ are adjacent and
20 miles southwest of Posen.)
Concentrate on Border.
= Basel, Jan. 3.-Several German
Ermy corps have been concentrated on
Nlle border between Posen and Prus-
#ia, according to the Nacpichterm OF
frankfort, Germany. it is added. has
decided to defend her rights to the
9rovince of Posen- (Reports from
Denmark and Switzerland Thursday
were that a large force of Poles was
Advancing into Prussia toward Berlin.