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Evening star., 1914-11-12
German Successes.

DISPATCHES from the capitals of Eng
land, Germany and France agree that
the Germans have recaptured Dixmude
in the course of their furious assault
against the allied lines. This is plainly
in consequence of the concentration of
perhaps the largest German attacking
force assembled since the war began
in relatively small compass, recent
dispatches indicating that no less than
100000 men have been massed for this
supreme effort to break through on
the way to the sea. 1t is too early to
estimate the strategic value of the
taking of Dixmude with reference to
the kaiser's object to reach the coast
before the end of the month. Reports
ting the German success at Dixmude,
aver that the allied line has not been
broken, but has merely yielded ground.
and that the resistance to the German
attack is as stout as ever. Neverthe-
less, Dixmude is an important strategic
position, and if its taking is followed
by success at Ypres, about fifteen miles
to the south, the Germans would seem
to be in a fair way to accomplish their
purpose.
MtdHW ME IL IS TepoTIeu loudy lHde
while the Germans were taking Dix
nude the Belgians, assuming a yigor-
Gus aggressive. had scored a material
advance east of Nieuport, thus threat
ening to cut in between the German
line and Ostend. This may not have
bearing upon the campaign in general,
but it indicates that the German ad-
vance is not uniform in northern Flan-
ders.
Announcement that a German subma-
rine has sunk a small English torpedo
gunboat in the Downs, off Deal, on the
south shore of England, cannot fail to
be disquieting to the British admiralty,
indicating that the Germans have es-
near point on the Belgian coast, such
as Ostend or Zeebrugge, from which to
maintain secret operations against the
British ships in the English channel
The vessel lost is of relatively small
Importance, but she might have been
a battleship as far the German op-
portunity went, and this circumstance
puts a high premium upon British ac-
tivity in striking against the present
German coast holdings in Belgium.
Should the land success at Dixmude
signify a further German penetration
westward, it is plain that the subma-
rine menace, affecting the British con-
troll of the English channel, becomes
acute
Evening star., 1914-11-12
Too Great Expectations.

Are not our expectations of business
profit from the present worid-"loe
commotion mounting too high? Some
of the speculation on the SUBJECT Is
plainly hysterical. If we had no busl-
ness rivals left, and all the world were
before us where to choose for custom
ers, we could not possibly coin money
in the sums suggested in popular dis
cussion.
That we have an unprecedented op-
portunity is beyond dispute. and that
we should improve it all agree 1t is
a time for strong pull. and pull
all together But in order to pull eff
fectively, and to more than temporary
advantage, we must pull with calcula-
ton and knowledge OF the course.
We have just had an experience
which should act as a warning now.
Hysteria marked the campaign of two
years ago so far as the tariff was con-
cerned. 1t was contended-and the
contention won at the polls-that
a revision of the tariff on anti
protection lines would not only
lower the high cost of living, but
stimulate business beyond all previous
records. The voters listened, and be-
lieved. Now they are undeceived, ana
ut sea. The cost of living is higher
Than ever, and business is touching
bottom.
What of real and permanent value We
gather from the present opportunity
Tor foreign trade we shall not gather
in a day or 4 year, but slowly. and
with an effort. Great Britain and Ger
many have not disappeared from the
Central and South American fields, and
will not. At the conclusion of the war
they will pull themselves together. and
strive again for business down there.
If our trade with those sections is to
grow it must be as the result of study
and patience. What We have hitherto
tried and failed to do by spurts and
in ignorance of requirements we must
now undertake by system and with
light and knowledge. Nothing of great
value is achievable by q mere twist OF
the wrist
In this most important matter-thriv-
ing at the expense of countries engag-
ed in war-let us not accept too liter
ally the prospectuses of trade or the
rhetoric of politics. Jacks beanstalk
is in a class by itself Nothing in the
actual world grows like tat We have
got to work, and wait for full returns
or suffer the disappointment OF those
men who two years ago trusted IN
promises made from the stump that
mere change of party control in the
government would remedy every evil
and land us all, knee deep, in clover.
And such disappointments. it is unnec-
essary to say, should be provided
against whenever 1T is possible. They
unsettle confidence, and set tn clock
back. -
Evening star., 1914-11-12
Six Weeks to Christmas.
From the New York Tribune.


1t may sound like a grim joke to
many to publish the fact that Christ
mas is coming. and that DO your
Christmas shopping early means now
A whole lot of fathers and mothers are
too busy worrying about rent and the
coal bill to spend much time over gifts
Nevertheless, it is only six weeks t.
Christmas, and this is the time to sit
down and do your best for the day.
Buying as early as you can is not the
only story this year MANY will be able
to do little enough buying. anyway
But there are precious few of us Sc
badly off that we cannot afford to
bring a little Christmas to some On
who needs it more than We do. Why
not sit down now and plan to help GU
some one you know about? The neeO
was never greater. The winter is like
to see more suffering and want tina
any of us can remember Chr Stmas l.
your day to lend hand. and now is tbs
time to fill your basket.
Evening star., 1914-11-12

that what lies before connects with
what lies Immediately behind, and that
he should be reelected in the ntef-
ests of rounding out the democratic
policies. The country needs, they will
say, an experienced hand at the bel
lows.
The republicans should meet this
proposition. for it is we'll founded. I'm
when training and experience in polit-
ical affairs counted for more with US.
New conditions, new duties, confront
us. The situation was grave before the
war began. Now it is extremely
grave. and two years hence may be
graver still
Fortunately for the republicans, they
are prepared to match Mr.. Wilson's
nomination with one of great merit on
the required lines. On their list of
presidential availables are several men
Of longer training and more experience
than Mr. Wilson: and at least one-Mr.
Mann-has been in the thick of the
White House. He has helped make the
opposition record, and will help give it
further shape in the next two years.
In the line of his profession Col. Goe-
thals is without a superior. He had
made reputation before he went to
Panama. Indeed, it was his reputation
which secured him the assignment.
And at Panama he has done work
which has spread his reputation over
the world and will cause him to be re-
membered after some of the men who
have filed the Office of President are
forgotten.
But that does not suggest that he
would succeed at his time of life in un-
familiar work, and which taxes even
the most skillful to their very utmost.
No gifts he has yet manifested would
fit strictly political environment.
Evening star., 1914-11-12
A Watchful Waiter.

am Sittin' back an waitin'
Fur the day of ThankfulneSs.
Everybody is debatin'
Bout the lection, more or less.
AS fur me, I'm out in hidin'
In the woodshed or the barn,
Where there's no chance of collidin
With an explanation yarn.
Nearly every one is busy
With the old arithmetic,
An they figure till you're dizzy
On who lost or won a trick.
So I'm waitin' fur Thanksgivin'
When our cares will pass away
An Well jes' be glad were livin
In a country that's O. X.
Evening star., 1914-11-12
SHUUIiNd STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Ruin Wrought by Rum.

'Why don't you try to see the ruinous
effects of alcohol" asked the sincere
reformer.
Il can see 'em without trying" re-
piled Senator Sorghum. THE way the
vets beat us 'drys' last election was
an example of depravity L shall never
forget"
Evening star., 1914-11-12

Beating swords into plowshares is
rendered peculiarly appropriate by the
fact that a sword bears about the same
relation to modern warfare that a
plowshare does to up-to-date agricul-
ture. Both have been replaced by ma
chinery designed for operation on a
large scale.
Evening star., 1914-11-12
Modern Efficiency.

you think President should have
only one term?"
I'm kind o leanin' to that idea," re-
piled Farmer Corntossel.
But it used to be customary to give
President two terms"
"Yes. But in those days it took two
terms for man to do as much work
as he now lays out for himself in
one"
Evening star., 1914-11-12
An Up-to-Date Scholar

"Now, Johnny" said the old -fas shioned
member of the school board, who was
the father of his country?"
The bright boy of the class hesitated
moment and then replied:
please, sir, they don't teach eugenics
in our school"
Evening star., 1914-11-12

Office holding in Mexico is rendered
uncertain by the fact that there is no
telling when Villa is going to take a
dislike to some man whom he has pre-
viously indorsed.
Evening star., 1914-11-12
A Retreat.

And you call this your music room?"
YES" replied Mr.. Cumrox.
But there are no musical instruments
in it,
mo. It's so constructed that l can't
hear any of the surrounding music that
may be turned on from time to time"
Evening star., 1914-11-12

progressive victory would have
been enthusiastically shared by numer-
GUS gentlemen who have figured more
or less prominently in campaigning.
The responsibility for progressive de-
feat is unanimously handed over to
T. r.
Evening star., 1914-11-12

stabling and care, and such a costly
epidemic is certain to be followed by
greater attention to the laws of ami
NAL health on the part of cattle owners
throughout the country.
Evening star., 1914-11-12

The fact that man is an eX-Presi-
dent does not prevent a large number
of citizens from regarding his obser-
vations as more or less in the nature
of expert opinions.
Evening star., 1914-11-12

The foot and mouth disease calls at
tention to the Department of Agricul-
tues responsibilities in connection
with the animal we'll as the vege-
table kingdom
Evening star., 1914-11-12

Friday the 18th continues to come
along without developing any calami-
ties peculiar to the day, in spite of the
fact that Tom Lawson wrote novel
calculated to establish the date as
first-claSs hoodoo.
Evening star., 1914-11-12
The Difference.

Oh. Pleasure is the gilded grind
That holds us to a futile quest.
And Happiness is what we find
When we grow weary and would rest.
Evening star., 1914-11-12

Japan may perhaps be congratulated
on the fact that Russia did not have its
present complete military equipment
some years ago.
Evening star., 1914-11-12

Enemies OF Wall street are forced to
admit that closing the New York Stock
Exchange is not sufficient to insure
satisfactory condition of general busi-
ness,
Evening star., 1914-11-12

In spite of the fact that Mr.. Whitman
has clearly outlined what he intends
to do as governor, he is already getting
bales of advice.
Evening star., 1914-11-12

Some OF tn, New haven directors are
unable to meet the situation in as af-
fable and chatty a spirit as that mani
tested by Mr.. Mellen.
Evening star., 1914-11-12

Regardless of the tuneful admonition
that it is a long way to Tipperary, the
Russian troops continue to struggle
along in that general direction.
Evening star., 1914-11-12

The war has not interfered with the
supply of foreign grand opera, which
after all is something of war unto
itself.
Evening star., 1914-11-12

Germany's indignant remarks ad-
dressed to Nippon got past the censor
without any difficulty whatever
Evening star., 1914-11-12

When Europe regains peace one of it's
first acts should be to enact laws max
ing weapons less indiscriminately ac-
cessible.
Evening star., 1914-11-12
On, y a Trife.

From the Providence Tribune.
The activity of Vesuvius at this tim,
can be nothing more than a sideshow
Evening star., 1914-11-12
Extending the Arid Zone.

From the Providence Journal.
Now that Arizona has voted for pro-
hibition, it will be dryer than ever.
Evening star., 1914-11-12

The Evening star. with the Sunla~ morning
edition. is delivered hv carriers wit te citv
st IS cents per month: daily only. ~ EMS per
month: Sunday only 20 cents per month. orders
he sent by mail or telephone Main 2f4n
'-oha-tion is made by carrier at the end OF each
ccntb.
Evening star., 1914-11-12

cavs-,,e In adyance--hv mail postage p-enaid:
l'aiiy. Sunday included one month. 6n cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted. month. ~ cents.
Saturday S:ar. 81 year: Sunday Star $40 year.
Evening star., 1914-11-12

Entered as second class mail matter at the post
ONCE at Washington. D. c.
Evening star., 1914-11-12
At S3.98

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Sweaters, with and without
ocketS, woven of selected
worsted yarns; cardigan
stitch. Colors are navy,
gray and maroon.
Evening star., 1914-11-12

vIn order to avoid DELAYS on account OF
personal absence letters TO THE STAR sholld
not be addressed to any indiv come ted
with the office but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department according
TO tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1914-11-12
Coats, $500

A magnificent coat. 40
inches long. lined with
Skinner's satin: in as
sorted colors: new con-
vertible collar. slightly
cutaway front, roll back
cuffs. Very soft and
lustrous.
Evening star., 1914-11-12
Genuine Russian Ponyskin Flu

Large-size pillow muff
and two-piece scarf,
made of whole pelts
with animal head, feet
and brush trimmings.
Muff is lined with satin
to match the magnifi-
cent shading of the fur.
Down bed. Scarf is also
lined to match.
Evening star., 1914-11-12

Made of extra long,
fluffy lustrous pelts;
muff is extra large, pill
low style, nicely lined
with satin. The large
double scarf has head
and tail trimmings.
Evening star., 1914-11-12
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Mems Heavy Wool Mixed
Sweaters, cardigan stitch.
woven with large shawl
collars, in shades of navy,
gray and maroon: all sizes.
Coat style.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-29
YOUNG PFANSCHMIDT
FINALLY Acquitted
Illinois Man Accused Of Muir
dering Four Persons De-
clared Not Guilty.

Ray Pfanschmidt. aged %, was found
not guilty Of the murder of his sister.
Blanche Pfanschmidt. at his second
trial at Macomb, Ill. today. The first
trial resulted in a verdict of guilty,
from which appeal was taken on error.
The young man still is held on the
charge of having murdered bis father,
mother and a school cache that he
might inherit his fathers wealth, and
marry Miss Esther Reeder. Fred Wolfe,
states attorney. announced that the
defendant will be tried on the pending
change.
The crime with which Pfanschmidt
was charged vas one Of the most
gruesome ever committed in Illinois.
The murder victims were found in 1912
in the smoldering ruins of the Plan
schmidt home II miles southeast of
here. The bodies showed signs of hay
ing been beaten and chopped.
Young Pfanschmidt vas arrested,
tried, found guilty and sentenced to
death, although he stoutly maintained
his innocence. He was granted a new
trial on error and was given a change
pf venue.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-29
RURAL CREDITS BILL
WILL Be INTRODUCED
Southern Members Aided BY
Many Northerners Will
Press Measure.

Washington. D.. c.. Oct. 26.-Rural
credits legislation will be strongly
pushed next session by some of the
southern members interested in relief
for the cotton producers as well as by
q large contingent of members general
ly who believe such legislation should
be had. Congressman Henry. of Texas,
today said everything possible would
be done next session to secure a com
prehensive rural credits law as one OF
the best methods of aiding the cotton
producers.
"A comprehensive rural credits bill
will be urged to the utmest from the
beginning of the session next winter
said Mr.. Henry. 1T viii be a bill which
will aim at a rural credits system IN
dependent Of the present national bank
ing system, nothing will be left undone
from the time congress meets in De-
cember to get cotton relief legislation.
The south must have it. Conditions
there are much worse h the people
of the north realize. Night riders are
| already active in Texas, burning gin
and trying to prevent sales Of cotton al
less than 10 cents. | intend to &C
through my own state and visit other
parts of the south TO see the conditions
! at first n
Mr.. Henry said he intended to mako
speeches in the north tp farmers and
commercial organizations to acquain
them with the true avertions.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-29
Battle Of Flanders Is Hardest
Fought Of Any IN Present War

the south of Lille, fierce attacks by the
Germans have been ~repulsed. The most
significant part of the Paris official
communications relates that the French
with their heavy artillery now COM
mand the road, which is one of the prin-
cipal lines of German communication
with ST. Mihiel, the holding Of which.
by the invaders, has constituted one Of
the greatest to the allied line.
Reports indicate that the French
aerial service has responded to the de-
mand for reorganization. which fol-
lowed the storm Of criticism leveled at
it because of the ease with which Ger
man a~eroplanes dropped bombs on Par
is. No recent aerial attacks have been
made on the French capital and 1t Is
announced along the battle front that
five German aeroplanes have been de-
stroyed by French airmen.
The question of the early return OF
the French government to Paris is be-
ing seriously considered. This indi
Gates that the military situation Is sat
| isfactory from the standpoint Of the
| allies, but the authorities believe that
| the battle along the sea coast, because
of the German advances near La Bas-
see, will be more prolonged than was at
first anticipated. If the government does
return to Paris. such q step, undoubt-
edly, will have q tremendous moral ef-
feet.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-29

Hine, for ideas come to him when
travelling and, as most writer's know,
a railway Journey usually drives any
power Of original thought out OF their
heads. Mr.. Hine has the additional adj
vantage Of being able to work any
where or at any time and no amount
Of noise distracts him.
Another very famous novelist, the
late f. Marion Crawford. always got his
ideas while on DOT. To think cut a
novel he took a long tramp, sometimes
covering 40 miles at q stretch.
The oldest method OF collecting
ideas belongs to Jerome K. Jerome. He
likes to wander from room to room and
generally takes up his stand In front of
the clock, which he regards intently,
though with absolutely unseeing eyes.
Running water proves an inspiration
to some men. Stanley Weyman has
confessed that he finds a houseboat a
capital place for working out plots. es-
pecially in the early morning. With
him q swim Is not essential to the pro-
cess, but the mention Of water brings
to mind the fact that Arthur Bourchler
declares that he reads plays in his bath
and believes that he can then do bet
ter work in selecting than at any other
hour of the day or night.
Hall Game is another writer who de-
lights in the morning, and says that
ideas flow more rapidly in the earliest
hours of the day. In summer he is
often up and out at 5. and the little hut
on the hillside near Greeba Castle LIS
pointed out to trippers az the spot
where the popular novelist composes
his chapter for the day.
Some men never seem to think until
they actually sit Town to their desk.
Robert Kitchens is ar example in point.
His thoughts do not begin to flow until
he has his pen in his hand.
There are writer's who seem able to
think under any circumstances, others
who must be far from the throng. OF
the former Walt Whitman was an ex-
ample. OF the latter Rudyard Kiplins
IS one.
But the average author probably Will
tell you that the evening is the bes,
time for thinking. When the house is
still, hen the curtains are drawn ant
the fire has died to a mass of red Goals
then is the hour Of inspiration, ant
with most the difficulty Is to lay dow.
the pen.
Neil Lyons does practically all hi.
work at night, and his light burns IL
his study till 2 In the morning or ever
later.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-29
zAPATA DELEGATES ARE
Given WARM WELCOME

r. Paso, Tex, Oct. 26.-Twenty-six
revolutionary leaders of southern Mex
leo, representing Genera Emiliano Ia
pata arrived yesterday at Guadalupe,
where they were greeted by General
Villa. They proceeded to Aguas Ca
~lientes, where the peace conference was
expected to resume it's sessions today.
The northern leaders reception Of
the southern conferees was described
in a telegram today as most cordial.
General Pauline Martinez acted as head
OF the zapata delegation. The south
erners were accompanied north by IL
committee, headed by General Felipe
Angeles.
General Obregon and others Of the
Carranza delegation already have re-
turned to the convention city, after a
visit to Mexico City, in which they Sc
cured General Carranza's answer to the
conventlon's demands. 1t was expected
that there would be little delay in ter
minating the prolonged discussion since
Carranza has made his finala announce
ment of position.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-29
COTTON SHIPMENTS
WON'T BE- HELD UP
British Government Does Not
Regard Product AS Contra
band of War.

Washington, Oct. 26.-Sir Edward
Grey, British ambassador for foreign
affairs has assured the United States
through Ambassador Page, at London,
that Great Britain will not interfere
with American cotton shipments as
contradrand of a This was an
nounced today at the state department.
Ambassador Page also reported that
the British ship, Camperdown, laden
with American cotton products, de-
tanned at Sornaway, Scotland, was not
held because of her manifest but on
account of a disagreement.
Sir Edward Grey cabled the British
embassy this statement:
THE assurance may be given that
cotton is not on the list Of c~ontrabrand
and will not be seized. 1t is on the free
list and will remain there"
In a supplementary statement, the
embassy again pointed out that car
goes even of contrabrand are being
allowed to proceed where it is establish
ed that they actually are distined tC
neutral countries.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-10-29

London. Oct. 27.-As claimed by Ber-
lin n acknowledged by Paris, the
Germans. undoubtedly have crossed
the User river, between Dixmude. and
Newport. but whether or not this
means a forward step in the "On to
Calais movement may depend on OPP
erations further eastward.
umor continue to reach London OF
the impending evacuation of Ostend
and the reduction in strength Of the
German garrison in Antwerp. This does
not necessarily imply preparations for
q retreat, but it may mean that the
Germans are throwing every available
man against the allies left in their eff
fort to conquer the channel ports.
Along the Belgian littoral the allied
fleet continues its bombardment. The
great shells. travelling three miles in
land, evidently la proved very effect
i've, Judging from the tragic fate of
General Won Trip and the members OF
his staff, who were killed by a project
lie from q warShip-
All reports agree that the fighting in
West Flanders has been terrible, be-
vond my other during the war. Pro
iectiles, hurled from the land, the sea
and the air. are sweeping the flat. un-
protected country, destroying villages
and searching out the terror-stricken
inhabitants, who delayed too long II
getting out of the line of fire.
Paris reports that to the west n &c