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The chronicle=news., 1914-05-27
WILLIAMS after
Title mElD BY
jOanny cOuL0N

Nsw fest. Mar 3ss-ur~sd,r ~.
pssatesios d many ttsht tshs. that
chsmploa JabAay coulas ~oaia Iia'
ally rus osl ef bis prus<~ea nsieh
~ilh kid Wiliia0s of jlaitissosv
s<hcAsi~a sos cssis Tua NsCss~y's
vssaoa as~sA o. 1uae .. the siiis
holder has rsrkea his hrloaaisss and
a~psstsd fss the ssen- ot tho haliis
Ia b-ets fiasi pr-pssA'ios. 10 snsai'
tina h,s,srif Tor The match.
Thts mose - tho pau Of the
shsmpsoa .hosia prove The sin.-ti'y
of bis ,-urI~ss Uh~a he annexed his
signature Ia the articles at aes-~.
meat ssd s-stie oae~ and for all
whether AZ not he is . side ss-rrin
title holder.
Aad nos that Williams is x"ias
Tn bc given ~ opsostuai'y tn Dis.
riav HE ability - . fighter ssains'
the ehamrioa after tho campaign n
shase sad eriiIeisa that hc and his
followers have caused To ~ hurled Al
coaioa frpm all sidcs bcesusr of tho
failure of the CHICAGO srrarr-r TO
engage q hattie with him before this
dale. I, would hc . terrible calamity
u Johnny would succeed in dcfcaiinf
him.
However. Couioa ~iii not enter the
battle as the fsvoritc. J'u, aside
from this he .hoald have all the con.
ti.I. nee of champion and fore" the
Lioad haired baltimore scraPpcr 10
carry the fighting tn him.
The fish, should prove one of tho
sscai-s, mill. ever held between boys
Of this weight. N the fighters are q.
evenly matched - any two lads couit
possibly he. Although the champion's
disp,ay Of form In his latest engage
men,s has not horne any Of the ear
marks Of hi. former self. Williams
form a. a twenty round scrappcr has
bcen improving with cxcry fight
This reversal Of form on the part
VS. 'WbutNVbW - w '''
enforced retirement from the rims
because of sickness and injury. Th.
general opinion In sporting circles Is
tina, this enforced retirement will
cost the Chicago lad his title. Never
thcless. Johnny appears to have re-
aainc'i much Of his old time assur-
ancc AMI vii, enter tho ring In 6
very optimistic frame Of mind.
Viewing the fight from n purci,
point Of view II must
hc admitted that Coulon has gon,
back considerably. He may feel thai
he ia the same old fighter. as h'
hopes 10 prove Hc II. hut his showing
In his fights Of late has disclosed the
fact that 1t will be all he can do Il
last ten round, not to mention the
pxtra ten he will bc forced to 60 J.
he does not force Williams to quit IL
Ihc early stages. The spirit may b'
willing bu, there are plenty Of cS
pcrts who doubt that the flesh IL
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sQCIlRIL|IyI'QUA
Great: SUCCESS

Pueblo. Colo. Nay s7.-5rhe soeis.
biiity run 10 0alsesaoa. TGIas. uadcs
the auspacea Of che Commescc Club Of
Pueblo sad the Chambes Of Com
,acrce of Colotauio Sprlass hes been
ended as Tar ~ the run 10 the gulf Is
concerned.
Secretary J. II. jcskias. Of the
Pueblo Commerce Club. and Chester
i.cits, the official Newspaper repre-
sentative Of the tapur. has returned
home. They rcNrtcd that the ma
Jority Of the representatives who bad
made the trip wore scnding their
easa home via railroad owing TO the
high waters. and the unccrtain con-
ditiops Of the roads In the states OF
Texas and Oklahoma.
From the reports brought home BY
these two representatives. the trip
south was one not only Of adventure
but was one witch established q rec
ord for autom. obiics through the
three states. 5000.
As near rs can he estimated at
tho present time. the autos made the
distance OF at least 1900 miles In
nine days. or = speed of better than
TOO miles per day. Al every town
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abe.
Whether he succeed. in rnagu-r,
Ing wiiiisnss ar ns' hs ~iii BE- iogs
s~m.ss Isrr-ss b, all followers OF tbs
spnrs a. anr Of N. m..s ppiishrd ua-f
that a." ring has ever rFusiurrsis y
r~ff-', s-a'i.maa a, ali ,i'sr. Shs,h'
Ct in the ring 81 moi lie has won ihs
-,iaaira,inn of thousands .f tTi-nsls ~
his .'clsps'mea, ana ,hrsc arc g.~
Who Il. mort vish hiHs. luck ia his
coming enlargement.
The chronicle=news., 1914-05-27

chronisio-Scws. zoe rcr month.
The chronicle=news., 1914-05-27

hallsStea: Tsees0u. fto0ee. Naas'
svsna aaA Myers. Mclean: vsasha.
iiaaehsiss. i.as~sdsr. ksssssss ssd
nss~ashsa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
Chairman Fitzgera.d's Statement.

Several times s.nce this session of
Congress, began Chairman Fitzgerald
OF the appropriations committee has
lectured has party friends in the House
oH<Ihe subject of economy He has
accused them of extravaganza, and
warned them that they were prepar-
ing campaign material for their op-
ponenls, " hat could be said in ex-
cuse tor party which. having come
into power IN a measure on a CHI rye
of wastetulness by the republicans, had
Proceeded 10, raise even the high ng-
ares- about which they had COM
.plaIned2
sTbe Star predicted that, notwith-
stamping his strong words of. censure,
Mr. Fitzgerald would offer an excuse
ana expianation when the time came
Ee-4apreVed an occasion Saturday-in
TINS by the way, for his words to be
read ~ Maine yesterday-and, while
edHaHting that the appropriations had
been very large, put much blame on
the republicans. from whom, he
ciaiined,fsihe democrats had inherited
heavy obligations.
This is a conventional proceeding.
''They all do it" Mr.. Fitzgerald SIM
ply performed a party duty.
But. far more interesting than any
Of his adroit explanations of the ap-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
Belgian War Losses.

The suggestion has been made that
neither England nor France will consent
10 cons deration of peace terms, in
event of a German defeat in this war,
save on the basis of the complete COM
pensation of Belgium for all the losses
that country has suffered. No estimate
has thus far been made of the extent of
the Belgian losses, but inasmuch as sew
erai cities have been burned and many
villages have been destroyed, the physi
Cal Damage alone, apart from the para.y-
SIS of business and war indemnit.es levied
upon occupied places, must mount into
the hundreds OF millions. OF course, some
OF the lose could not in that situation
BE- compensated. For instance some oil
the buildings destroyed possessed an ar
u-iIe and historic value beyond the powe r
OF any peace commission to state in
terms vi Cash. Although no specific re-
ports have been received it is reasonable
TO conclude that Begun has suffered
pia' sIea-.y a complete stoppage of AL
U,.s.uvss and these commercial losses
.t4oAs, Glfeclty due to the war, would
ouou.u Germany lose, Belgium might b.
oiaRted territorial accession, but this
would not serve as compensation for
losses suffered by individuals. Apparent
~ this question of Be,eian indemn. rica,Iou
Will be rincuIt should the adjustment OF
peace terms call Tor the satisfaction OF
The country the violation of whose neu-
trality by Germany was the specific oc.
casIon for the entrance of England into
the campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
preparation figures was this admission

preparation figures was this admission
by him:
: 1--WE are living in a peculiar era
Heretofore the states and localities
have been Jealous Of their rights and
powers, and the intrusion Of the fed
eral government and Of federal agents
his been universally resented and Wig
orousiy resisted.
Lately, however, there seems to
have been created new and entirely
different atmosphere. Instead of re-
sisting the extension and enlargement
ment. they seem TO be welcomed every
where. 1t is rarely that any one ap-
pears to realize tn t the federal Treas
ury is replenished only by taxes col
lected from the people"
Right Mr.. Fitzgerald is. He has
noted with-accuracy the changes that
have been going on in this country.
and especially of late. Since the Euro
pean war broke out they have been
extraordinary. Uncle Sam, in the lingo
of the curbstone, is now 1.-The whole
thing" He is regarded as not only
rich enough to give US all farm"
but in duty bound to do it and make
the title clear. We are looking to him
for assistance never asked Of him be-
fore. State rights and state lines and
state powers have in many. things
ceased to exist. and there is no risk in
the prediction that they will never be
revived.
Mr.. fitzgerald does not condemn
these changes. He was brought up in
the Jeffersonian school of politics. and
doubtless has often expounded and ap-
proved from the stump the Jeffersonian
precept that the best government Is
that which governs least.
But he is a practical man; and hav-
ing. with his party, turned sharp
corner. has appraised the new vista
and consented to what it requires. He
sees and says that the changes have
oeen welcomed everywhere" and he
has no objections to offer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
The War Tax.

The President submitted the question OF
n war tax to Congress- leaving the de-
tails to that body. where they properly
he-ong. His friends in Congress now put
the details up to him. and ask tor q
bill of particulars. And yet it is stated
every now and then that Congress secret
" resents the entertainments OF the eA-
ecutive on the Legislative department OF
the government.
That a war tax should be levied is
rlain. Present provisions for raising
revenue were framed for time of peace,
and have proved inadequate for that.
Here is war. on a scale staggering the
world. and although we are not party
10 it. we are suffering from it. Our rev.
enues are running behind every month,
and such a condition of Treasury affairs
calls for immediate attention.
The suggestion that nothing need be
done because the war may soon be over
IS anything but persuasive. II the war
should end in the next thirty days,
long time would be required to set things
right again both in Europe and America.
Everything has been thrown out OF
plumb, and some things violently. Some
things cannot DC restored to the former
equilibrium. Readjustments on many
important INES nave peeH. Hidue I'LL
peIative. =
At this moment We are confronted with
an emergency TAX. A little later we shall
have to revise ot,r whole tariff law. If,
as is now the nope and purpose, We are
to become a riahE'acturing nation on a
much larger sIaie than ever, and bidder
for trade in countries where hitherto We
have sold but little, We must put our
selves in economic shape for the work,
and build ourselves to the greater height
by the policies which have enabled us
to reach II present height.
The House should not rush this matter
unduly. 1t should remember its expert
ence of last year. Had the tariff bill
which it passed then with the Presi-
dents approval been enacted into law
the consequences to business would have
been appalling. Fortunately for the
country. the Senate took the measure in
hand reshaped it, and prevented some of
the impending disaster. 1t did not sue
coed in making the bill acceptable to
the business world. because it had to
steer by the democratic chart. which is
protection. But it did modify what
in the House foIm would have worked
great injury.
The Senate will again help. But the
House should proceed with care and
under no sort of gag rule, and not force
the Senate, as in the case OF the Under
wood revision, to save the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
Peace Suggestions,

The persistence of the suggestions
| that the United States may effectively
enter the field of European hostilities
is peace-making agency must be
Interpreted as significant of a posi-
oility. Doubtless the continued sue
cess of the allies In France, coupled
| with the Russian success against Aus
tria, has much to do with the preva-
ence of belief in certain quarters that
peace proposals are not even at this
| early stage of the campaign prema-
ture or impracticable. But nothing
IAN be accomplished until one or an
other power actually indicates a dis
position to entertain tentative PROPOSE
tions. Inasmuch as both members of
the triple entente and those of the
dual alliance have entered into bonds
not to make peace save on terms
agreeable to all, the position of the
most resistant of the five major ma
tons must dominate in respect to the
Undertaking of the final adjustment.
Practically, If the campaign pro-
crosses to the disadvantage Of Ger
many, no move can be made toward a
settlement unless and until Germany
indicates a willingness to suspend hos
tilities pending the discussion of
terms. Thus far no definite suggestion
this end has come. Indeed, it wou.d
oe unreasonable to look for such an
Indication, even though the tide of the
c.mpaign in France seems to be so
plainly unfavorable to the kaiser at
present.
From both England and France
comes the positive statement that
neither will be content with peace
.erms that do not dnclude the COM
1ensation of Belgium for all her losses
suffered in the campaign. This Is
apparently the primary, principle upon
q hich the allies in the west are now
proceeding. England, however, goes
lurther and suggests that there can
De no peace save on the basis of the
iefinite elimination of German mill
tarism," a condition that leaves a wide
Iange of possibility as a practical
proposition. Indeed, this would at the
present state of affairs appear to be
the most difficult element in the whole
case IL Germany should be vanquished,
md its suggestion on what seems to
-oe virtuany official authority may
nave the effect of rendering German
resistance the more stubborn and des-
perate.
But, whatever the difficulties, the
United States Stands reaoy, through
The good Offices Of the President, to
propose peace, and doubtless will seize
the earliest opportunity to effect a
practical discussion of terms. 1t is
obviously the only nation that can
serve as mediator in a conflict of such
wide range.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

French and English official REPORTS
continue to describe the retreat of the
German forces in France, in terms that
suggest that save in the vicinity of
Verdun, where the allied campaign has
been strictly defensive, the kaiser's
armies are being beaten, and are in
danger of decentralization. At present
the opposing lines describe in general
about fifty miles northeast OF Paris, in
the neighborhood of Saissons, south
eastward to Sexanne, approximately the
same distance east of Paris, thence in
a fairly straight line to verdun, about
I40 miles distant from the capital.
These are only approximate positions,
however, with the exception of Yer
dun, and apparently the German line
is continuing to move backward,
whether to gain time for reinforce
ments and resupplying or as a matter
of necessity to prevent development is
not disclosed. Southeast Of Veroun the
French have regained several positions
along the Lorraine frontier lately &C.
cup.ed by the Germans. Thus the en-
tire line of the campaign In France
is a great zigzag, with the heaviest
lighting toward the west, where the
allied forces have effected what has
proved to be virtually a flanking
movement.
In these conditions the serious Ger
man problem at present appears to be
that of preserving the lines of supply
and reserving a way Of retreat. Seem
ingly the way back. In case of general
withdrawal from France. will not lie
along the same route that was taken
through Belgium in the advance. The
German right is now over hundred
miles south Of Lille. which marks the
northernmost part Of France entered by
the invaders, and late reports indicate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
As to Feace.
From the New York Sun.

from Lne new York sun.
1t Is understood that the informal
inquiry to De maze by the Uniteu states
government OIL the German emperor
as TO the attitude of Germany in regard
% peace tons viii De followed,
after his answer is received, by sIml-
lar applications to other benigerent
powers. The spirit and purpose of
oscar Straus anu of tnc otner dis
t4nguished private citizens who have
instituted or seconded the nrst tentative
Steps are In the highest degree Praise
worthy: and they are sure to find in
fres dent " ilson the utmost good will,
coupled of course with tnat wise ana
necessary caution and reserve which
BELTS his ottlcial post and the Euro
pean situation. 1t is well to point out,
however, lest any ardent wisher of a
peace now impossible should be duped
by his hopes, that this war, which has
been hanging over Europe for years
and has been regarded as inevitable,
canno. end, that no durable peace can
be negotiated or without derision at
tempted, until that ancient problem the
balance of power has been settled, de-
cisively,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
Steamship Extortion.

1t is welcome news that the British
government proposes to investigate the
charges of extortion that many trav-
elers have brought against the steam
ship companies. First-cl4ss prices, it
is alleged, have been charged for third
class accommodations, and Obsolete and
forgotten rules as to transfer of tick
cts and refunding of advance pay
ments have been f1shed up and applied.
A passenger de.erring his sailing
couldn't either transfer it to friend
or get back his down-payment. If
here's no other penalty, publicity
will be given to the incidents In these
cases, IS with various trade extor-
tionists, those who have been caught
have lost their money, but kept their
memories. In the long run it pays to
be fair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
The Reluctant Scholar.


Oh, willie's teachers all declare
Since he's getting bigger
It's very strange he does not care
To read OF write or figger.
But Willie's father said that he
Has felt fierce agitations
Through reading things that proved
to be
Extreme exaggerations.
And Willies father said that once
His heart was deeply smitten
And that he proved himself Ounce
Through things that he had written.
And Willie's father further spoke
And said his gifts tremendous
For fggering were what lett hun broke
When he sought wealth stupendous.
To be effectively employed
A proper education
With some restraint should be en-.
joyed,
And prudent moderation.
And that is why his father, kind,
When others cry. the Sil.y!'
Observes, He has a cautious mind;
l have great hopes OF W,IIie!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

the evacuation Of most of the positions
in northeastern France occupied by the
Germans. Should the allied turning
movement northeast Of Paris continue,
without a yielding of the line at any
point, the vast German force would be
pressed into a dangerously congested
position, in which retreat would, per-
maps, be even more perilous than re-
Sistance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

American ban beis ale ooeyIng the neu-
uallty Injunction by refraining from adj
Nislng their patrons as to the respective
attractions OF Russian Boards, German
n1nstaches, French imperials, English
"Dtndrearies" and Austr an pompadours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

grin order TO avoid DELAY. on secount o.
nnt he address 4 TO any Individual connected
with the office. mt simply tn THE STAR. or 70
fha Editorial or Business Department. ACCORDING
10 tenor or purpose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

Between war tax comp acauons and
shaky fences back home the plight OF
the congressman who is running for
reelection is calculated to arouse pity
in the hardest heart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

Tho F~erinc star. with the Sunday morn 70"
,af-Trp Is Delivered by ce-riers Within the city
az - cents per mortN: daily only. Is cents psr
r nrtb. Sunday only 20 cents month. Orders
nav no sent nv mall OF felenhone Main 2440.
Collection IS made by carrier at the end OF each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

Some American schoolboys are agreed
that the kaiser was entirely too hasty in
precipitating the war. A postponement
of six weeks would have effectively ma
rooned an entire corps of teachers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
Will Have to Hustle.

From the Houston Post.
They call Gen. Ruzsky the "Stone-
wall J lckson' of the Russian army.
He will have to hustle some to live
up to that sobriquet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

Belgian troops woie straw mats on
their heads for conceaiment in late
nsnting, a device which the eminent
zen. Macbeth found particularly discon-
certinS several centuries ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

The war takers are finding themselves
truly confronted by an embarrassment
OF riches, in, the enthusiastic ADVOCACY
of other objects of emei gency assess
meut
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
A Declining Art.

Don't you want your boy Josh to be
good speller?" asked the school
teacher.
81 dunno" replied Farmer Corntos-
sci. About all the notice a good
speller gets nowadays is bein' called
on occasionally to decide bet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

Uncle Sam Will doubtless take all pos
sible precautions to avoid the traditional
periis that confront the peacemakeis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHnANDER JOHNSON.
Perfect Understanding.

ct understand that you and your wife
never quarrel" said the intrusive re-
lation.
Never" replied Mr.. Meekton.
mo question Of domestic authority"
"None. In any discussion of fact or
opinion Henrietta is recognized as the
Supreme Censor"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

If Germany loses the destruction of
that scrap Of paper guaranteeing Bel
GUMS neutrality may prove to have
been a very costly performance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

The fact that the Red Cross ship has
finally sailed does not signify that the e
Is any less need of subscriptions to the
American war relief fund
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

Late reports suggest that the French
seat OF govei nment will soon De move.
back from the summer capital to Par.s,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

The be,iliIno.e celebration is over and
there is no reason to doubt that another
hundred years hence the Star Spangled
Banner Will still wave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
War Fashions,

From the St. Louis Republic.
After announcing that the war
would make America Independent of
Paris styles the dressmakers began de-
signing dresses with ml4itary trim
mings, thereby mixing them more
European than ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
On the WAY,

From the Philadelphia Press.
Well, Uncle Joe Cannon has leaped
the first hurdle on his way back to
Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

Thus far the japanese campaign in
Kiaochow has not distracted attention
seriously from the main affair In Eu-
rope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

In these days of foreign warfare, state
primaries are attracting scarcely more
national notice than motor car accidents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
Bv a Vindictiye Fan.

The base ball game may disappear
From grassy park and vacant lot,
But there were umpires loose this year
Who never will be quite forgot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

ravehIe IN asr,rre-hv :n.fI hostage ,-epaid:
Pat1v Sr-dav fn~l-d d month. an mrs.
HsFv SurIqv evcentrd one month 30 >nfR.
Saturday star 81 year Surdav S'ar. $2.1O wear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

Entered e. spc'ud-ciass rail matter at the post
office at Washington ID. Z.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

Tomorrow's straw hat gun" was dis
by last weeks temperatures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
The &c" in "Gnat. "

"Spelling's a queer thing" said one
boy. What do they want with g
in 'gnat?"
ct belongs there" replied the other.
It's what you say when one stings you
The only mistake is not putting an
exclamation point after it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

Reliable reports indicate heavy firing
in Maine today.