Evening Star Newspaper, November 16, 1921, Page 20

Let Fatima smokers tell you ““Nothing else will do** FATI Liotzrr & Mreas Tozacco Co. CIGARETTES 4 but taste the différence IDENTIFICATION OF WAR DEAD ARMY CORPS’ STUPENDOUS WORK Quartermaster Corps Registers 77,048 Graves, in One of Which Was the “Unknown" unknown soldler on Armistice da little thought was given to the won- derful work of the Army Quarter-| % masters Corps in {dentifying thou- sands who fell in the great war. The casualties of the American forces |y gy on land and sea were roughly 310,000. Out of that number the adjutant gen- eral's office records 77,133 as fatal and as oocuring outside of the borders of the United Sta The ‘“unknown” one of these. The cemeterial division gra ed. Of th d countries in Europe, being brough the United States. There are @ official American government cei teries. However, the are close to 600 village burial plots in France. Belgium, Germany and ot tries from which soldier not been removed. The record of the last resting place of the “unknown’ before he was bro w. his comrades to and selected for the natio & carefully guarded secret of the War Department. While he probably came from one of flve large American bat- ¢le front cemeterles, it is not impos- sible that he came from one of the 500. Proportion of Casealties. Figuring on the proportion of cas- ualt! in the different branches of trongly favor a soldier. He might have n officer and there is a stronger possibility that he was a marine. The latter lost many in their first bitter fight in Belleau Woods, and more than one grave in 'Ah t cemetery is mar! padigy I ithe Medical Corps of t! rine bri- gade, or a soldier from some other nation's army. The number of Amerioan dead who have not been fdentified is between 1,000 and 1,500. This is in striking contrast to the tragic totals of other countries whose unidentified sons run into the hundreds of tho ds. One reason for this is that the time of the Amer: participation the al- led front was advancing and the dead usually were behind our own New EVEREADY Focusing Flashlight Throws beam 300 feet long Special Exclusive Fea- tares of New Bveready Focusing Flashlight: [Spotiight Type] f1] By Miae © o — 2] mriie Bl Sy [4] Toomoiimmimg o [s] ::_—- resarve lemge 9 Sty odap with the 300.foo¢ range, has taken everywhere is talking about it. Instead of taking time to tell you all to the nearest dealer, pay $3.75 for it, induding the Eveready Battery worth sz cents and two extra B Mazds tamps worth 6o cents. for “The Spotlght” type. Take it home and try it. After you've flashed it on objects far away, on road signs from the seat of your car, on house numbers, it you don’t agree it’s the most marvelous flashlight you've ever held in your hand, take light prove all Light at §1 - is th:for‘ and whes- field of light is needed. it back to the dealer and he will re- T e 070 cmmxdmg the new Pocxet s g doors, for a long range fused Only genxine Everyeady W" h—-m—m-db! eVEREADY FLASHLIGHTS AMERICAN BVERBADY WORKS, of Netional Carbon Co., Ine., LONG ISLAND CITY, NEW YORK SOUTHERN AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY CO. 1324 Fourteenth Street N.W. Phone Main 3564 Wholesale Distributors Eveready Flashlights and Batteries Buried Here. IIME. 'Anothar reagon is that the paid more attention to thisp, enta] phase of war. I have frequently seen burial glrth ‘worl "5 under fire, digging shallow graves and carefully marking them so that identity would not be lost when the dy was removed to & permanent ry. the Graves’ Registration Corpa has n _singularly careless, the identity of the “unknow can_ be limited to & much smaller fleld than ,600. For every grave marked “un- known American” a record was kept of where and when the body was found on the battle front. With such & record it would be comparatively y to determine what division, pos- 8ibly what regiment, was in action at that particular spot at that t! number of unknown would b fraction of the total for_th xpedition. ‘The possi! of the known” being a straggler, separ- ‘: from his unit, however, would r. A. E. F. Cemeteries In Europe. The A. E. F. oemeteries in Burope Bel Woods, Al M sous Montfaucon, Bony, Somme; Olse - Alsn ookwood (Eng- land), Brookwood; Waeringhen (Bel- gium), Flanders Field. The firat five of these are known as battlefront cemeteries, the one at Romange being far the largest. One illustration of the thorough- ess with which the identification work has been carried on, is shown in the case of an aviation officer, whose blasing plane fell within the enaml'l lines. ¢ was buried with- out Identification marks and the grave aot found by the Americans until aft- >r the armist A laundry mark and the tag of a Rochester, N. uniform maker was the only clue. The uni- {orm manufacturer was given the data and requested to co-operate. He - | sent 300 letters to retailers. Several replied that they had sold uniforms to officers with those initials. The di- visions near those cities were chec! :d up. One dealer was in Texas ne. an aviation field and by cross chec ing the aviation squadrons flying over he sector whers the body was found, :he officer was identifled. The Graves' istration Corps was organiszed by Col. Charles C. Plerce, 1 former Episcopal rector in Phila- lelphia, who continued at its head| until his sudden death fin Tours,| France, May 18, 1321, three wee! after the death of his wife C George H. Penrose, a naghew of the senator, succeeded him, B. E. Davis continuing in charge of the detailed work. In connection with the work, the offcial classification of the causes of death are significant. They : 183, Wl(= Sll;‘l. the icumlnute:alun The War Department has full details of each of the ten. NSTALL PHONE SYSTEM ON BARBED WIRE FENCES Line in South Dakota County Serves Two Communities That ‘Wers Heretofore vhnfwuod. MCINTOSH, S. D., November 16— being Installed in twe comm this county that have ne telephone, County Agent O. M. bo reports. Plans are belng fu nished by his offic Corson ocounty, 1 and sparsely 0 r. thought of using the fence lines. To- day the majority of its farmers are connected up, though there are still some, in the central part of the coun- ty six to eight miles from any neigh- bor, not on the line. Worn-out inner tubes have been utilised for insulation. The each farm home, for instruments and line, averages about §: “Each 1ine has a general call which enables the farmers in entire com- munity to hold what amounts to a round table discussion on problems affecting the community,” the county agent reports. 'One of the great results of these telephone systems from the stan point of agriculture is that they the newly organized farm bure: community centers more firmly t gether. The county agent is enabled e announcements of meetings, he never was before. community also {s able quickly to get in touch with the county agent in case of an outbreak of insect pests such as army worms or. grasshop- per: PLAN PLEASES MASSEY. Zealand Premier Praises Hughes’ Move. By the Associated Press. WELLINGTON, N. Z, November 14. =Premier Massey has expressed sat- isfaction over limitation armament xmlnr t Washin, and said it shouls remembere: t Gre Britain took the lead in disarmament by scrapping scores of her ships and reducing the personnel of her mavy by about two-thirds. The | premler reafirmed his views that the ' peace of the world, for a lengthened period, could obtained only through friendly Great Britain, the Japan. New THE EVENING STAR, WASHI'NGTON; D. 0O, WEDNESDAY! NOVEMBER 16, 1921 TAX ON TIPS PROTESTED. Rallway Porters and Conductors in England Are Aroused. LONDON, porters and conductors are protest- Ing against a claim made by the revenue authorities that they are liable to Income tax on the amount of tips they receive. The men contend that tips are gifts, and as such ex- empt from taxation. The revenue authorities base their claim on a court of appeals decislon in 1917, when a rallway man, With the support of his union, proved he was legally entitled to regard tip t of his earnings. Since then r way companies have taken tips in account in compensating injured em- ployes. The earliest victims are among those who are weak and run down and whose resisting power is lowest, The pure food elements in FATHER AOHNY I&ufld energy to resist Colds and Tip. The gentle laxative effect of John's Medicine helps to drive out impurities, You are safe when you take Father John’s Medicine because it is free from alcohol or dangerous drugs in any form, 65 years in wse DANDERINE Stops Hair Coming Out; Thickens, Beautifies. 35 cents buys a bottle of “Dan- derine” at any drug store. After one application you cannot find a article of dandruff or a falling air. Besides, every hair shows new life, vigor, brightness, more color and abundance. WATER Americas A Physic Children’s Thrift Coupon . It's Worth Fifty Cents The Liberty National Bank has arranged to help every Washingtonian, espec bank account. This coupon {s worth 50 cents to you. Cut out the coupon, take it, with S0 cents, to the Liberty National Bank, at 15th and I Sts. N.W., and you can open a $1 savings ac- count. Besides being credited with a $1 account, ially boys and girls, start a each depositor will be furnished a Liberty Bell Bank. A picture of the bank is inset in this.coupon. Sign our name and address here and bring this November 15.—~Rallway = b Wl Woodmard & Lotheap DCWN STAIRS STORE fer you a 95c Again tomorrow we of« 3 remarkable 9 5 c list of wanted items at This is the third of these weekly offerings of seasonable, desirable merchandise at 95c, which have been so highly suc- cessful. They offer many worth-while savings. Won't you test the values tomorrow? Sateen Petticoats Extra fine qual- ity, deep pleated 956 flounce. In blue, purple, green, brown and black. Tea Aprons, 2 for White Apron; in dainty tea style; also those In large: e. 95C House Dresses Plain gray or blue chambray, with eat bias fold finish on :nl- 95C lar and cuffs; also light striped gingham in pretty design. Flannel Bloomers 2 for et aiped paserns 95C Satin Camisoles Pink or white wash satin, pretty lace- trimmed styles. gsc R & (i Corsets Waistline and low bust models; sizes 21 95C to 28, Brassieres, 2 for Lace or Embroidery Trimmed Brasieres 95c and Lace-trimmed Bandeaux. Sally Hats 200 Sally Hoods with the original Suede-like label; also Suede-like Tams, Velvet Hats, Felt Sports Hats and Hatter’s Plush Sailors. The lowest price we have seen hats of this type. Ribbed Cotton Vests 4 for Bodice or taflored styles, finely ribbed, some lace trimmed, 95c others plain. Union Suits Light-welght Union Suits, tailored shoul- 9sc ders, cuff knee and reinforced seat; all sizes. Children’s Rompers Peg-top Rompers in checks and solid col- 950 ors, some straight legs, others with elastic. A good assortment of solid col- ors. Sizes 2 to 6 years. Neckwear Vestee, Collar and Cuff Sets, of lace, or- 95C gandy, linene and pique. Also Collar and Cuff Sets of same materials and brocaded =ilk, plain or lace trimmed. Bungalow Aprons High-grade percale, in both light and dark colors, wl‘th belt and 95c pockets. Just 75 In the lot. Dressing Sacques Flannelette Dress- ing Bacques, lon; pretty floral patterns. Muslin Gowns, 2 for Dain )y - BEE A 95c Muslin Chemise, 2 for Camisole-top or b\lfll-\l?le shoulder 95c styles, lace trimmed or :lnilhtfl with colored stitch- ng. Muslin Drawers, 2 for Well made and full cu&l with embroidery 95(: ruffle. Satin Brassieres Heavy Pink Satin Bandeau ~ Brassieres, 95(: fasten at back; shoul- der tapes. Bandeaux, 3 for Pink or white, with ?;ck ‘l;.ulenlnl; sizes 95c to 43. . Blouses Dimity, Batiste or Voile Blouses, 95‘: some all white and others with dainty colored collar and cuffs; also trimmed with French pleating, entre deux and embroidery. All new styles. g Children’s Hose, 3 for H!‘lne Rlbbedd :‘I::- 95 ose, seame ack, reinforced heels and c toes; sizes 6 to 814, Black, cor dovan and white. Children’s Wool Hose o100, Pairs Woolen 95 ports Hose, Englis ribbed, in brown and c green heather. All sizes. Women’s Cotton Hose, 4 for 100 Pairs Women's Medium-welght Black 95‘: Cotton Hose, well shaped, no seams; reinforced heels and toes. Bizes 81 to 10. Boys’ Stoékinzs. 3 for 50 Pairs Boys' Heavy Ribbed Hose, biack 95C only; double heels and toes; all sizes. Women’s Blanket Bath Robes A Special Selling Event at the Unusually Low Price *2.95 Warm, comfortable Robes, of thick, soft and heavy blanket cloth, well made, with collar, pockets and cord girdle. The patterns are good looking and the colors in dark or light blue, gray, red and rose. Down Stairs Stere. Girls’ Middies The Latest Style White Jean Middiés with Peter Pan collar 95c of blue; very well made. Sizes 6 to 22. Turkish Towels, 3 for ‘White Towels of sl 95¢ markable value, 36-inch Outing Flannel 5 Yards Seldom 1is this fine price, Pillowcases, 3 for Fine quality Bleach- ed Muslin, free from 950 dressing; size 45x36. Brooklyn Chambray 10 Yards A very substantial tabrio “tor "enniarens 95C rompers and dresses or for women's house dresses and aprons. Six colors and 3¢ inches wide. Girls’ Gingham Dresses Exceptional valus in ‘Wash Dresss check and solid co! with trimmin| Good colors. contrast. izes € to 14. Sheets, free dressing; size inches. Wash Cloths, Dozen White with pink or blue borders; good 95C weight. The price is very low. Curtain Scll'im,d 6 Yards Three popular e~ g tn s s 95¢ Hemstitched Towels 5 for Hemstitohed Huok Towels, extra heavy 950 and a very soft tex- ture. “"Bedroom Slippers Soft Felt Bedroom Slippers, _in orchid, ~ wine, 950 blue and mavy. Sizes 3 to 8. Pompon trimmed: padded soles. A Special Sale—*1.95 200 Pairs Women’s Wrist=-Strap Lambskin Gloves The Popular Wrist-strap Gauntlet Gloves of a de- pendable grade of lambskin, suede finished and half pique sewn. They are in brown, beaver and gray, with con- trasting stitching on the back. Complete size assortment in each color, but the quan- tity is limited and the value so good we expect a very quick disposal.