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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-22
Bv c. INMAN BARNARD.


Rheims (via Paris, Nov. 20.-"Thc
Sixty-third Day of Bombardment."
Such is the notice at the head Of the
local papers, and such is the way in
which the inhabitants Of this afflicted
city keep count Of the unceasing thun-
der, all day and all night, Of the Ger
man heavy guns, firing upon them from
the forts Of Brimont, Nogent PAbbesse
and Bedru, with the perpetual scream
ing of shells, followed by brain split
ting explosions Of projectiles, which
shake the houses 70 their foundations.
Three weeks ago there was momen-
tary lull, as the Germans were run
ming short of ammunition, bu: they re-
ceived fresh supplies and resumed the
bombardment with fresh vigOr.
The exodus Of inhabitants still con-
tinues. The population. which three
months ago was more than 10000, is
now barely 10000. The little narrow
guage railway to Dormans is still run
ming but the passengers are few and
far between, as the cars are exposed 70
the fire of German guns.
The death roll is mounting daily.
Six more civilians were killed in the
streets by shells and more than score
injured in the last three days. Fort
Nogent PAbbesse has now opened fred
on the handsome railway station, which
hitherto has been spared.
The German troops in the trenches
have been brought up to war strength
by the arrival of reinforcements OF
the landstrum, or levee, en- masse;
that is to say, boys between seventeen
and twenty years and gray-bearded
men Of from forty-fve TO sixty years.
Tie use Of these troops outside OF
German territory is illegal, as by the
constitution they can only be used TO
defend invaded territory. The fact
that Germany is forced to employ
them in France shows the desperation
of the military position OF the empire.
The vigor of the cannonade also shows
that the enemy sees the necessity OF
arriving at a speedy result.
Germans Suffer in Trenches.
The position OF the Germans in the
trenches is a terrible one. For five
days past il has rained in torrents
and the sufferings Of the troops, who
are kneedeep in water, are dreadful.
Tho cold has suddenly become intense,
as the plains of Champagne are swept
NV an lev wind which chills the SOL
diers to the marrow.
The French. working increasingly
with pick and spade, have pushed the
trenches on a line almost at right
angles to the German lines, as the
dreaded 75-millimetre gun now takes
them en- enflade with terrible enect.
tn sufFerings Of the French troops
are mich less than those Of the Ger
mans ,,'G as they are able to relieve men
in the trenches. A French regiment
snen c twenty-four hours in the
t spemJS and then is given two days
rest in comfortable lodgings in the
city. III, ,,o.rs
of raiievinc their troops, as the whole
country behind them is in desolation alton
of IS' other villages are mere heaps Of
biackcned ruins. In the three months tt
they have been in possession OF the
country behind Rheims the Germans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-22

to visit Aeolian Hall during Stenway Week. Two
excellent concerts in which The SteinWay Pianola
will take prominent part will be given
An Exhibition of Acolian Instruments showing
the development of the Player idea from the earli-
est type of thirty years ago to the supreme finale
of this development-Thc Steinway Grand Duo
Art Panola-will be open to the public each day
between nine am. and six pm
And what of the most direct personal interest the
large number of people who have long wished purchase
Stenway Pianoa but who have hesated because of financial
reasons the following extraordinary concession the
of purchase has been arranged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-22
Official Reports of
French War office

Washington, Nov. 2l.-The French
Embassy to-day gave out the following
dispatch from the French War Office;
AT Arnes. near Nerdun, we have
cnptured important heights and ST.
fenced two of the enemy's batteries.
In the Argonnc we have obtained SINH
lar successful results, having seized a
hiockhouse. and established new line
of trenches"
Paris. Nov. 21.-The following off,
cial communication was issued by the
War Office tonight;
"Thc day has been very quiet
There is nothing Of interest to report
except that in the Woevre district
in the Epargcs, five German attacks
were executed in mass in the space OF
two hours and stopped abruptly by
the fire of our artillery"
The afternoon official statement
says:
"The day Of November 20, generally
speaking. was similar to the two pre-
coding days. 800 81,
I'm Belgium our artillery at Nieu.
port secured the advantage over tha'
oe the enemy. From Dixmude 10 the
south of Ypres there was intermittent
cannonading on our part and theirs
AT Hollebeke two attacks OF Ger
man infantry were Immediately re
pulsed. A..
From the Belgian frontier TO the
Disc there was nothing TO report;
ON the region Of the Aisne and m
Champagne the advantage gained by
our batteries over the artillery OF the
enemy has become more marked aho
has prevented the Germans from con
tinuing the construction OF certain
trenches begun by them.
an the Argonne we blew up certain
Of the enemy's trenches.
an the vicinity of Verdun and IN
the Vosges we have made progress. Al
certain points we have established our
trenches at less than thirty yards
from the German position
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-22

towns and villages they deprived their
troops of quarters In which they would
have Mt least been sheltered from the
inclemency Of the weather.
II appears that the German soldiers
are suffering from paralysis of the feet
and legs due to standing for days In
the trenches, knee deep in icy water.
II, as seems now likely, a snowstorm
should sweep over Champagne their
position will become critical.
All roads in Champagne are in n
dreadful condition. because for months
past thousands of guns, thousands Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-22

work Of the commissariat TO high de-
gree. and il is to the credit OF the
French train d'equipage" that It works
as admirably as It does. Since the be-
ginning Of the war the French soldiers
have always had an abundance Of food
Of excellent quality This has been the
weak point Of the Germans. Things
went we'll az long as they could live oif
the conquered territory. but TO do this
they had TO advance continually. Now
that they are held by the French
trenches they have TO bring everything
from Germany. They have only two
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-22

being taken in the rear or until they
make one last desperate effort to break
through the French lines.
The French troops are full Of en-
thusiasm. They have scores OF large
towns well supplied with food in their
rear, where their troops can be shel-
tered and fed and housed. They have
a network of railways at their dis
posal, and their position is infinitely
superior to that Of the Germans. who
must now be bitterly regretting the
devastation and ruin they wrought
during their advance. and by burning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-22

motor trucks and countless wagons
have been tearing them to pieces, and
no effort has been made TO repair
them. Tho road from Epernay to
Rheims three months ago was splen-
did thoroughfare, thirty feet broad
Now il is a sea OF mud, from one 20
three feet deep, with a narrow strip
Of macadam about ak feet wide in the
centre. A snowstorm would turn the
whole country into slough of de-
spond, in which movements Of heavy
artillery be impossible.
This state Of things complexities the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-22
MORE FOOD SHIPPED
TO HUNGRY BELGIUM
English Woman Thanks Minister
Whitlock for Her Safety
i'm Brussels
IN brussels.

81, london, Nov. 21.-Another shipload
PROVISIONS, purchased with American
Duey Tor the hungry people of Bel
s.um' was dispatched to-day on the
Ie@Iner Jan Block. which sailed from
s-uon Tor Rotterdam. On the ship
sce .yO tons Of wheat, 500 tons Of
IL +. ovV OF rice and 200 of peas.
8, "a ielter just received here from
f-t I.ghsn woman IN Brussels. She at
h. tne immunity for herself and
h. friends from the horrors endured
- ~ many in Belgium to the fact that
a., s!e under the care of the Ameri-
=. minister, who has done marvels
we safety OF those here"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-22

lines OF railway ut their disposal for an
army Of two million men, and these
have TO bring reinforcements, war
stores and munitions, as we'll as food.
10 Is for this reason that the Ger.
mans in the trenches are being subject
ed 10 all sorts Of priyations. from
which the French do not suffer, and
which have a most depressing effect on
the morale Of the army. This, as
have said, may drive them from tho
trenches and force them 70 deliver q
last desperate battle on the plains Of
Champagne.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-22

purchase, are satisfied with nothing short OF the
unequivoca best
A Stenway Piano. possessing in fullest measure
that musical quality and supreme excellence to
which the name ''Steinway" owes its international
renown - which in appearance and for hand
playing is Identical with the regular Stcinway
Piano and withal a Steinway Piano which, because
Of the presence Of The Pianola withinits case may
be artistically played by every music-lover, ire
soectve of musical training or technical skill.
Here, indeed is pianoforte to inspire the magma
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-22

TIVE years ago this month Messrs. Stenway
r. and Sons and The Aeolian Company con-
L summated an arrangement by virtue Of which
the Steinway Piano and The Pianola might be
combined in One Complete Instrument.
The Steinway Pianola, product Of this notable
alliance between the two leading houses in the
music industry has achieved during intervening
years extraordinary success.
AS the modern pianoforte par-exceience-as the
unqucstioned arch-type of the Player-piano idea
it makes irresistible appeal to that large and
influential class who, in whatever they adopt or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-22
German-Au Strian
Official Report

Berlin, Nov 21 (by wireless TO Lon
don).-An official communication given
out by the German General Army
Headquarters to-day says:
"On the whole, there is no change IN
the western war theatre. The enemy is
showing great activity with his artillery
along practically the entire front.
an the eastern war theatre the op-
erations are still further developing
Nothing can yet be reported regarding
the situation in East Prussia.
"The pursuit of the defeated enemy,
who was driven back through Mlawa
and Plock, continues. Our offensive at
LODI has made progress.
an the region 20 the east OF CZensto-
chowa our troops are fighting by the
side of our allies and have gained
ground"
Berlin, Nov p (by wireless TO Say
Vile, Long lsland).-An Austrian OH
cial report made public in Berlin to-day
tells Of a general success for the Aus
trians in Russian Poland and Of ad-
vances of Austrian troops in Servia. In
the latter country bad weather is re-
ported. the snow on the mountains
being three feet deep.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-22
AT AEOLIAN HALL

Inaugurated celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of The
StenwayAeolia alliance by which the famous Steinway
Panola made possbeto demonstrate in public recital
the supreme musical capabilities of this wonderful piano
forte and put purchase within reach wider
circle of it's admirers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-22

unnecessary emphasize the significance of this
unusual arrangement. The opportunity to purchase
Stenway Piano with the tremendously increased possibilities
for the enjoyment of offered by the addition of the Panoa
action expenditure of less than FHe Dollar,
WeeR, needs
1t should be UNDERSTOOD however, that the stock of
StenWay PianolaS unlimited and that those who desire
purchase these should make their selection
early in the week as possible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-22
THE PUBLIC IS CORDIALLY INVITED

During Steinway Week, beginning November
23rd, and ending November 18th, Stcinway
Pianola may be purchased on basis OF
TWENTY DOLLARS A MONTH
and an extremely liberal allowance will be made
on pianos and player pianos taken in exchange.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15

No lining is necessary for coat Of this
kind The wraps for very small children
are made to close up to the neck. the lat
ter finished with a roller collar. One
natty little model is made on this order.
closed at the neck with three buttons
only; the rest are invisible. A low belt
keeps the coat closed lower down. This
style Is suitable for both boys and gir.s.
but another model more especially for
boys has high neck and broad box
pleat down center front, trimmed with
, buttons in groups of three. This also is
fitt1d with a belt Both styles could be
carried out at home at very little ex-
penSe.
When a warmer wrap Is required there
is nothing smarter or more practical
than the thin woolens in small black and
white checks. This material is made up
into coats on the box order. double
breasted and neck finished with man S
collar and revers or with collarless neck
faced with silk in black or a color. The
latter model will be the safer for an
amateur tailor to undertake.
Another model no more difficult but
very smart-looking is a perfectly plain
little coat of blue gabardine buttoned
from throat to hem with dull silver ball
buttons. The sleeves are set in plain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
Window Shades of Cretonne.

One need not have shades of dark
green or tan holland in the dainty sum
mer bedroom unless one really prefers,
for now there are to be had-to order,
of course-charming window shades
made of light chintz. matching the
chintz furnishings and hangings Of the
room. The well furnished bedroom
nowadays usually has two sets of win
dow shades. an outer shade of white or
tan holland, matching all the other win
dow shades in the house, to give har-
mony to the house front and an inner
shade of holland in color that har-
monies with the room furnishings-or in
some instances Of very dark green hol-
land. to protect the eyes from early
morning light. 1t is very simple mat
ter to have these inner shades made of
cretonne. which is treated to a slight
glazing so that the shade will roll easily
and maintain its smooth surface over
the window opening.
When the summer sun gets high in
the sky and opened windows mean an
extra amount of fine dust settling on
everything indoors. the dainty cretonne
hangings and cushions of the winter sea-
son should be replaced with something
simpler One Washington woman who
has charming pink bedroom from oc-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
FOREIGN FASHIONS
FOR AMERICANS
BY LILLIAN E. YOUNG.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
PARIS, June 5.-There are in Paris
several houses given over exclusively to
the designing of children's clothes and
here are turned out quantity fascinatin
little frocks, coats. hats, and undergar-
ments for small Parisiennes calculated to
express to the utmost advantage the
charms of childhood and lend grace to
the little figures. and. l must confess,
this is an art that the French excel. in
beyond our own or any other nation.
At one of these places some dainty
summer frocks for small girls had just
been completed which made their wear
ers look as if they had stepped from the
pages of one of Kate Greenaways books
lovely, picturesque things they were.
The high waist line seemed to be given
the preference over long ones. though the
latter had not by any means been dis
carded. In many cases there was no
waist line at all. the little garment be-
ing hung with gathers from the Shout
ders. Many of the features that stand
for novelties in grown folks clothes this
season were modified and cut down to
miniature replicas in the dresses of the
younger generation. For instance, the
f1aring and outstanding collars of the By
ron and Gladstone order. the fuller skirts
and tunics the combining of different
fabrics and the general outline of de-
signs.
The little frock I have sketched here
with is happy representative of all
that makes a six-year-old's dress attrac-
tive and appropriate. For it were used
natural colored raw silk tpongee) and
earth brown satin. The latter made the
brief sleeves that are attached to bust
length guimpe under the dress, and to
this guimpe was also attached the out
standing collar of fine white batiste
which was drawn outside of the V-neck
of the dress. The sleeves have narrow,
turned-back cuffs of raw silk and then
fold of white batiste below
This guimpe arrangement was put on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
Summer Dresses Are Much i'm
Every Woman Thoughts Now

Here she may find the largest assortment and most
diversified showing of dresses for all occasons-each
model distnctvey individual-and each model so at
ractvey made in the latest fashions that choosing will
become an easy matter, and simply governed by her
preference as styles and colors
FABRICS-Voiles Crepes, Linens, Handkerchief
Linens and striped effects.
COLORS-White Dresses in complete assortments:
striped dresses black and white blue and white and
other pretty shades and plain colors in many shades
STYLES-Practicay all the seasons styles. Rus
sian tunics plain, with hemstched borders and with
many variations that pretty and unusual Especially
attractive those tunic styles which knife
Gordon paited-many tuncs divided in the front
the side Dainty vests of null embroidery collars
and cuffs distinguish many of the blouses Others have
Gladstone collars. Girdles of MORE silk, the
ribbon with its very high polish; of crushed patent
leather with stand-up bow; and for those who prefer
them many models have simple belts of self.
Sizes are from 16 to a., and prices from
S6.75 to $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
TODAY'S HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS.
By Mary Lee.

little coats for small children, and as
the models are extremely simple any
mother who is handy with her needle
| could carry them out.
To buy the material and make the
garment will come much cheaper than
buying the latter ready to wear. 1t can
be had in white and number of colors
and is washable.
If only a very thin protection is needed
the ratines. eponge and snowflake crepes
make up very good-looking coats I'M
trimmed save for the large white pearl
buttons used for closing. OF course. any
of these wash like rag and require
no ironing. so they are very nice for
babies wear A soiled coat can be wash
ed and dried overnight, ready for wear in
the morning all summer long, for while
a baby is growing it is nonsense to have
an extensive wardrobe for it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
BY ANNE RITTENHoUSE.

Special Correspondence of The Star
NEW YORK. June 13.-The ordi-
nary shirt waist has gone through many
transforms tons since the Americans in
troduced it to the world. Then it filled
a pressing need what to wear with the
newly invented coat suit which woman
had borrowed from man, and which
caused far more comment than do any
of the new clothes today.
1t has changed through the changing
seasons, as all pliable fashions do. but
it has held its own against strong in
vaders, which probably goes to prove that
its intrinsic merits outweigh passing fads.
At present, the white blouse. simply made
of wash muslin, especially of organdie.
is in the height of style. but with all its
advantages, 1t must give way to the dark
or colored blouse when a woman wants
to travel.
Some one brought out the colored linen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
Pressed Veal.

Boil two pounds OF lean veal in enough
water to cover it. When cold remove
the meat from the liquor, skim the grease
from the latter and chop the meat fine.
To the chopped veal add cupful OF
minced. boiled ham and two hard boiled
eggs. chopped. Season the veal liquor
with celery salt. pepper. a little tomato
catsup and a dash of nutmeg. Make the
chopped meat very moist with the liquor
and press the mass hard into a buttered
mold. Cover and set in the oven for half
an hour. Remove from the oven: keep
in a cool place for twenty-four hours.
Turn out upon chilled platter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
The Making of Wash Blouses.
FASHIONABLE SLOUGH
DOOMED BY PHYSICIANS

SLOUGH not longer if you would be up-to-
date. Physical cuturists backed by
complaints of medical men, are complain
ing that the style of standing and walk
ing resulting from the modes of the mo-
ment is not only ugly and ungraceful, but
actually injurious othe health and we'll
being of women.
Walking is fatiguing indeed in the tight
skirts, for it means unnaturally short
steps. often made additionally tiresome
by the wearing of absurd little shoes
with short vamps and very high heels
that make the same steps appear a sort
of pigeon-toed pirouette.
But the new walk comes in for far less
complaint than the method of holding
the body-the dropping shoulders the
sinking chest and consequent advancing
of the abdomen-receives.
Breathing properly Is impossible unless
the body is properly poised The SLOUGH
walk prevents the lungs from fully per-
forming their beneficial function and
throws all parts of the body into faulty
relation. 1t seriously interferes with
respiration, circulation. digestion and
elimination and other great functions of
the body. as any occupation that cramps
the chest (over a desk or sewing table,,
and the woman who wishes to keep her
health, her youth and her alertness
should know how to manage the poise of
her body correctly that it may have
greater power of resistance over disease.
There are three correct modes of sit
ting. one Of standing. OF the sitting po-
sitions two are active. the other resting.
In the active positions the trunk is per
fectly erect or inclined forward: in the
resting position it is inclined backward.
Sitting with a forward collapse OF the
body which is anything but restful as
a matter of fact, interferes with the
workings of the lungs and heart.
Almost every woman has been taught
the proper method of standing and walk
ing at some time in her career. and If
it Is due often to craftsmanship At the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
Helps to Mothers.

A. Light wrap of some kind is a neces-
sity to the comfort of the small boy and
girl through the summer. for there are
many chilly mornings and evenings. to
saw nothing Of whole days. when the
dress alone is insufficient
Years ago the crash linen and piaue
coats were the accepted materials for
children's coats, but we have sensibly
changed all that. and the softest coolest
kind of wash fabrics have superseded
the harsher stiff1y starched kinds.
The newest conner is golfine, a heavy
corduroy rib woven upon a tough grena-
dine background. OF course, it has to be
lined, but it makes up into very smart
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
Exceptionally Pretty Styles in Wash
Skirts at $500 each.

Some new and attractive feature is added to col-
lection of white wash skirts nearly every day, and tho
completeness of the display offers every SIZE both regular
and extra, the and most desirable modes.
tunic effect forme by
fectly plain styles with Russian tunios
Crinkled disappearing panel Russian
model, wit hips
Models with Russian tunic pockets
tunic trimmed with buttons.
Especially attractive is the model recently received.
The long Russian tnc has plat front and back and
trimmed with coloed striped pque buttons the colored
fabric also forming the bottom of the skirt Offered in
combinations OF green, and Copenhagen
$500 each.