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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-13

the company New York magnates are
very kind TO their standing army, how
ever. and have recently put sanitary
straps in their cars New York is the
only CITY where the standing army has
a regular waiting list each night This
is because women are allowed TO be-
long TO il, however.
Contrary to custom in other coun-
tries the American standing army
draws no pay. On the contrary, II pays
for the privilege of standing This
leads TO the belief that the army would
not be worth two bits in time Of war
An army which pays 5 cents per head
for the privilege of hanging from a
strap. and being punched in the back
bv a conductor would probably thank
the enemy with tears in its eyes while
II vas beine kicked off the field of
battle protected by the Adams News
paper Service)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-13
SAYS GERMANY IS WILLING
TO NEGOTIATE PEACE

Berlin, Germany. Nov. 13--(By wire
less to Sayville. L. I)--The Norddeut-
sche Algameine Zeitung recognizes the
moderate tone Of the speeches recently
made in the British house Of lords by
lords Lorelurn, Miner and Courtney
says the Overseas News agency but It
doubts whether their suggestions look
ing TO a way out OF the war dilemma
will lead TO a sensible peace proposal
which as is wen known Germany, is al
ways ready TO cede."
The agency continues
'The newspaper points out that the
speeches of the lords went unanswered.
while three members Of the British
cabinet in the Guild hall announced a
program for the humiliation of the
German empire in spite of all political
and military failure
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-13

:. 4 TRIP back TO the old home IS
"A always a good thing for an II
L - Paso man and it always re-
suits in greater regard for FL Paso'
said P. H. Marcum- = made visit 10
my old home in West Virginia last sum
mer and I caught myself comparing
everything TO FL Paso TO the credit Of
this city. I liked the paving better
TIE streets were cleaner. the buildings
higher and the people here seemed 10
walk with more spring in their steps
than the people did back home This is
nothing against my home town, but IL
only means that FL PasO is my home
and 10 her I give my devotion AFTER
/ had visited all Of my friends, re-
nevved acCuaintances and spent some
time with my relatives, ] felt myself
wanting 10 come back and I was GLAD
when the time came for me 10 return
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-13
By GEORGE FITCH.

or an old master he takes few cars
off his line and thus Increases ms
standing army. In New York as many
as 200 members of the army are often
crowded into q single car This IS &C
complished by other members Of the
army who are trained to push on them
from behind Sometimes the cars burst,
and sometimes the patrons do. The for
mer is considered more unfortunate by
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-13

A few terrible accidents may make FL Paso streets
safer for those who not killed; but the pity IS that
the victims Of reckless driving must be sacrificed to open
the ewes of the town There too much plunging down
the streets taking Chances at every crossing, too much
wirng BY the shortest possible cut around corners too
much edgng in between cars and around heavy trucks
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-13
Teaebirg wilson's Soldiers.

We don't want 10 be carpins or crit
icical or anything like that, but we
can't help wondering who is going 20
teach that army Of 400. 600 how TO fight
unless we have a few more army Of
ficers than are absolutely necessary on
AIexicO's border
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-13

A German poet wrote song of hate that hndled
new bitterness Germany and enraged the French;
French poet replied with an equally hard and bitter
song of hate for Germans. When poets burn up with
hate. the world goes back in civilization
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-13
more Truth
! N1 Than Poetry
See Fashion PaEes wedding Day.

Mrs Calf Spends Three Hours on
Fifth Aveuue.-Headline And We ven
ture q modest guess that three hours
wasn't all she spent there
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-13
Playing With Fire.

II we don't stop slapping John Bulls
wrist he may get mad and write US a
real sassy note some day
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-13

Onions. we learn. are useful aids TO
beauty Women. some people hold, are
never so lovely as when in tears
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-13

If this country going to take hint from Europe
and make winter sports fashionable Coudcroft viii
have to become midwinter play ground sure enough
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-13

FL Pasos increasing love for music is good for FL
Paso and FL Pasoans. Rhythm makes for efficiency
Evening star., 1915-06-25
A Silent Salesman.

The average advertisement
of the local merchant in last
Sundays Star was about
two columns, costing about
$500. This silent sales
man can represent any re-
sponsible merchant in over
$1,000 homes every week.
Is he representing you?
A list of the advertisers
in last Sundays Star is a list
of the most progressive and
successful merchants in
Washington. They know
that advertising in The Sun
day Star is the most eco
nomical and profitable way
to reach over 10000 homes
in Washington and nearby
towns.
Practically every line of
retail trade is represented
every Sunday by these live
merchants. The amount of
space they use runs from
a few inches to two pages,
depending upon the impor-
tance of their message and
the extent of the items they
have to offer.
Evening star., 1915-06-25
KNOX BOOTH Is INDICTED.
Former Revenue Official and Siz
Others Face Conspiracy Charges.

FORT SMITH. Ark. June 25.-Knox
Booth. former chief Of the government
internal revenue district of Tennessee
and Alabama. with headquarters at
Nashville: John L. Casper, a Kansas
City distiller. and a number Of other
men have been indicted by a federal
grand jury in connection with an al
legged conspiracy TO defraud the gov
ernment by Illegal operation of distil-
leries
The government charges the men in
the conspiracy opened distillery which
had once been closed.
Cficials of the internal revenue bu-
reau will not discuss the action of the
grand jury a, Fort Smith or the pos-
sible extent of the alleged whisky
frauds involved.
1t is known. however. that some Of
ficials believe the present inyestipa-
tions have only scratched the surface
and that the progress of the inquiry
may show that the United States has
been defrauded of enormous sums.
Evening star., 1915-06-25
TO ARREST COLLECTORS
FOR LOAN SHARK FIRMS
ANY Person Attempting to Obtain
Money to Be Prosecuted, Says,
Corporation Counsel.

Ihat any person attempting to make
corrections for any of the so-called
loan shark companies recently forced
out or business will be arrested as a
violator Of the loan shark law and
vigorously prosecuted, was the state
ment today of Corporation Coun-
sci Conrad H. Syme. Information
has reached the District building. Mr..
Syme said, to the effect that the citi-
zens Loan Company. which was reouir-
ed to close its doors few weeks ago.
has sold out to the Southwestern Loan
Company. with headquarters at the
south end of the Highway bridge. and
that effort Is being made to collect
some of the old loans.
Numerous Complaints Made.
Il have received numerous COM
plants" said MIR. Syme. from persons
who had obtained loans from the Citi-
zens' Loan Company that they were re-
ceiving dunning, and, in some in
stances, threatening letters with refer
ence to loans. l have advised all such
persons to pay no attention to such
letters and to report to the corporation
counsers Office any attempt made tn
collect any of these loans
Il hope that all persons who are en-
barrassed by the receip. of these, dun
ming circulars or who are ANNOYED by
collectors. will report the fact tmmedi-
ately to the corporation counseTs office
Any person soliciting business in the
District of Columbia on behalf OF aDy
of these loan shark companies, or en-
deavoring to collect any alleged obli-
CATION to them. will be treated as a
violator of the loan shark law and
arrested,
Evening star., 1915-06-25
FUEL ECONOMY EXHIBITED.
Gear-Driven Torpedo Boat Destroyer
Wadsworth Tests Successful.

BATH. Me. June 25.-The official ac-
ceptance trials of the gear-driven tor
pedo boat destroyer Wadsworth, which
were successfully completed with her
arrival at her builders yard here from
Rockland yesterday. mark a new era in
steam engineering. according to a state
ment made by President John s. Hyde Of
the Bath iron works. He said that the
economy of fuel exhibited at ali sneeds
has never been shown on any other stea I'M
vessel of any description in the world
The destroyer is the first of her class
to be completed according to new gov
ernment designs. She will be ready for
delivery to the navy in about two weeks
Evening star., 1915-06-25
Austro-Hungary Denies
Claim That italians
Have Captured PIaWa

Foreign office dispatches to the
Austro- Hungarian embassy here today
say Plawa still is held by the Austrians
and deny the claims that Italian troops
have broken through. They say un-
successful field attacks have left al
least 5000 dead before the Austrian
positions. The telegram Is as follows
I'm the face of the false reports from
the Italian headquarters. our press bu-
reau states that Plawa is still held
firmly by us. These positions were
ordered taken at any cost by the Ital-
ian king, according to the statement
broken through. although they lost
thousands in field attack only. At least
5000 unburied dead lie before our posi-
tions. Our losses are considerably
smaller"
Evening star., 1915-06-25
MORE THAN 100 LIVES LOST,
Collapse Of River Pier at Pleasure
Resort in European Russia.

PETROGRAD. June rs. via London
1:17 p.m.-A dispatch received here
from Kazan. in European Russia. some
400 miles east Of Moscow, sets forth
that upward of 100 lives have been lost
in the collapse of river pier at one of
the local pleasure gardens.
Tho last steamer returning to the cttv
was scheduled to leave the island gar
makers-men. women and children
were forcing their way in the darkness
to the boat over the fiimsy pier. when
the structure collapsed under their
weight and virtually everybody was
steamer did their best to rescue the
vtctims.S but only . few persons were
saved.
Evening star., 1915-06-25
TEST Of THE TRAILER"
PROVES SATISFACTORY
Public Utilities Board Permits Con-
tinuance on Washington
Street Car Lines.

Omen trailer" cars, which have been
on trial with the public utilities COM
mission for the last three months, will
become fixtures of N;ashington's trans
portation system.
The public utilities commission to-
day notified the street car companies
that they will be permitted to operate
trains of small single-truck open cars.
not exceeding two cars each, with a
single conductor in charge of the train.
Where trailers of a different type
are employed separate conductors must
be provided.
Long a Debated Question.
The trailer" question has been up
many times. The operation of this
class of cars was discontinued under
an order issued shortly before the Gre
alton oil the public utilities commiss
by the old District electric railway
board This board. which was branch
Of the interstate commerce commission,
demanded that separate conductors be
provided for 'trailers.' and the COM
panies found that they could not op-
crate under this arrangement except
at a financial loss.
Last spring the utilities board decided
to give the companies an opportunity
to show that "trailers'' could be oper-
ated satisfactorily with only one con-
ductor in charge of the train.
Yesterday the commission adopted an
order making the arrangement perma-
nent Commissioner Newman. however.
opposed this action.
Seats for Motormen.
1t was announced today that begin
ming next Sunday all the cars of the
Capital Traction Company will be pro-
yided with seats for notormen. Similar
provision is being made by the WASH
ington Railway and Electric Company
for its motormen. That such facilities
be provided was first urged by the
Briehtwood Citizens Association and
later presented to the Federation of
Citizens Associations. The federation
Endorsed the proposition and presented
il to the public utilities commission,
which in turn took the matter up with
the companies The Improvement has
long been desired by the motormen, and
il is believed will be a big factor in
conserving their health. - =.
Evening star., 1915-06-25
PORTUGAL WILL SEEK
REVENGE FOR DAMAGE
Ministerial Declaration Renews
Manifestations Of Sympathy
for Allies.

PARIS June 25.-A Havas dis
patch from Lisbon says:
THE ministerial declaration read In
the chamber yesterday afternoon re-
news manifestations OF sympathy for
the allies. discloses the governmental
decision to present to parliament docu-
ments which throw light on the atti-
tude assumed by Portugal In relation
to the European war and in conclusion
affirms the countrys resolution to seek
revenge for damage suffered in Africa
After reading of the declaration
Alexandra Rraga, leader of the demo-
Gratis. promised the government the
support of his party"
Evening star., 1915-06-25
AUTONOMY FOR POLAND
WILL BE CARRIED OUT

PETROGRAD. June 25.-The Rus
sian council Of ministers today decid-
ed to appoint a commission composed
of six Russians and six Poles. under
the presidency Of Premier Goremykin,
to deal with the preliminaries neces-
sary to the carrying into effect of
autonomy for Poland. which was pro-
claimed by Grand Duke Nicholas, COM
mander- chief of the Russian army
August II of last year.
Evening star., 1915-06-25
ROBBERS BLOW P. o. SAFE.
Make Escape in Automobile After
Running Fight With Citizens.

MooKsvILLE. N. c.. June 25.-Rob-
bers broke into the post office here
early today, blew open the safe with
dynamite and escaped In an automobile
after a running battle with citizens
who had been aroused by the explosion.
The amount obtained has not been as
certained. No one was hurt. The rob-
hers escaped in the direction of VIM
ston- Salem.
Near Sides Mills the officers came
npon a man repairing an automobile.
He ran into the woods. Near where he
disappeared the officers found a mail
nomch Containing SIS worth of stamns'
The woods have been surrounded. The
automobile bore q fale uumbsxs
Evening star., 1915-06-25
NEGRO CONVICT IS HELD.
Doubt Expressed, However, That He
Murdered Warden's Wife.

JOLIET. H.. June 25.-The coroners
jury which conducted the inquiry into
the death of Mrs. Edmund Allen, wife
of the warden of the penitentiary, has
decided tos hold Joseph Campbell, a
negro convict. on a charge of murder.
A tacit doubt of Campbelrs guilt was
expressed in the verdict, however.
which expressly stipulated that the
charge against Campbell should not
preclude suspicion against others, and
officials at the prison were directed to
continue the quest knto circumstances
surrounding the FIRE in which Mrs.
Allen lost her life Sunday morninE,
Evening star., 1915-06-25
MONTENEGRINS REACH
THE GATES OF SCUTARI

ROME, June % The Gtornale d'Italia s
Scutari. Albania. correspondence says
the Montenegrin army has reached the
eastern gates of Scutart and is occupy
ing the height of Renzi and the camp
of Kiri. Feeble resistance was en-
countered.
An official note issued by the Monte
negrin government says that strategic
and political reasons impelled the de-
scent on Albania, and that the step also
was taken because other powers have
occupied portions of Albania.
Evening star., 1915-06-25
Houston President of "Ad" Cluhs

CHICAGO, June 25.-Herbert 8
Houston Of New York was elected
president Of the Associated Advertisine .
clubs of the World at the closing DAYS
session of the eleventh snnual conven-
ton. The gathering ended last night.
Capital Of Des Moines. Iowa, was
elected vice president over Gus w.
Thomasson Of Dallas. Tex. by a vote OF
ss5 to 1856. The next convention will be
held in Philadelphia. Appreciation Of
expressed in resolution adopted by
the advertising men before dnal ad.
5ourpment, .,.4,
Evening star., 1915-06-25
Chaplain McGinty Suceumbs,

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ANNAPOLIS. Md. June 25-chaplain
Joseph NJ. F. McGinty of the navy, as
signed to the battleship Wisconsin of
the Naval Academy practice squadron.
died here last night Chaplain Nc
Ginty was forty years old. and had
been in the navy for ten years
Evening star., 1915-06-25
Joseffy, the Pianist, Dies.

NEW YORK, June 25.-Rafael Josefry.
well known throughout the country
several years ago as concert pianist
and former pupil of Liszt and Tausig.
died at his home here today. He was
born in Hungary IN 1850. For the past
fve years he had been engaged in the
Arrangement Of classical music.
Evening star., 1915-06-25
German Prisoner Killed by Guards,

AMHERST. Nova Scotia. June25.-Fritz
Clause, a German prisoner. was shot
Aead. and four other prisoners. said
To he Germans. were severely wounded
during an alteration with guards at
the enemy internment camp near Am
herst yesterday. Only meager details
Of the shootings were received here.
assault upon one Of the guards by q
prisoner. Another version sad that
trouble started after some of the pris-
oners had attempted to escape.
Evening star., 1915-06-25
ITALIANS MAKING
GRADUAL ADVANCE
Occupy G|obna, North OF PLAYA
in Isonzo Campaign,
Rome Reports.
FIGHTING ABOVE CLOUDS
IN STELVIO PASS REGION
Soldiers of Austria, Strongly Forti-
fed, Engage in Daily Duels
With the Enemy.

ROME. June o5.-A gradual advance
along the Isonzo river with the occu-
patton of Globna north of PLAYA and
the edge of the plateau between sag
RADIO and Monfalcone are announced IN
an official statement issued at the head
quarters of the Italian general stan
Evening star., 1915-06-25
RECEIVER WILL CONTINUE
| TO OPERATE HERD|CS
Coach Service on 16th1a aueet to Go
On, Under Direction Of the
Court, Indefinitely.

An indefinite continuance of the herdic
service on 18th street is in prospect for
patrons Of the line under the receivership
arrangement which went into effect yes
terday.
. No action was taken by the public
utilities commission yesterday on the
notice received from the Metropolitan
Coach Company that the herdics would
cease operation after 12 o'clock last night.
AS a receiver for the company already
had been appointed when the notice
reached the commission, that body
deemed further negotiations with the COM
pany. unnecessary.
Late in the afternoon. however, Com
missioner Brownlow, after consultation
with Engineer Commissioner Kutz, COM
municated with H. S. Wilson, who has
been appointed receiver for the company
by Judge Gould of the District Supreme
Court, and ascertained that operation of
the herdics would not be discontinued.
The Commissioner expressed the approval
of the utilities board that such was the
case.
1t Is considered probable that the COM
mission will endeavor to Cooperate with
the receiver in working out some of the
financial problems which forced the
Metropolitan Coach Company out of busi-
ness.
Evening star., 1915-06-25
Offers Straight Scent Fare.

1t was learned today that the COM
mission had offered to permit the com
pany to charge a straight fare of S
cents, provided certain Improvements
in its equipment were made to the sat-
isfaction of the commission.
The board also had agreed to author
ize the Issuance of bonds to cover the
value of the company's property, but
not to cover an existing Indebtedness.
The company sought permission to is
sue bonds to the amount of $l5O.OoO
and the board offered to allow the is
suance of $11s,000, the difference repre-
scnting previously incurred debt
which the company was anxious to
finance.
What improvement. If any, in the
herdic service under the receiyership
management will be possible is not
known But it is not considered prob
a BILE that the line will be abandoned.
s. Dana Lincoln. president of the
Metropolitan Coach Company, said to-
day that he knew nothing of the plans
for keeping the line in operation. Rep
resentatives of Mr.. Wilson stated that
the buses would be operated over the
same schedules as followed under the
previous management.
Evening star., 1915-06-25
Flaming Liquids Hurled
and Poison Gas Freed
in Attack on French

LONDON. June 25.-Flaming liquids
and asphyxiating gas were used with
telling effect last night by the Ger
mans on the heights of the Meuse az
the Calonne trench, and the French
were forced to retire from section Of
the recently occupied second line of
reuton defensAs. according to today's
FRENCH official statement. However.
shortly after. the French forces de-
Iivered terrible counter attack
apainst the Germans, who were again
Sorced out of the position. At mid
night the Germans. determined to rout
the enemy, made another vicious at
tack, but were dispersed with heavy
Ths Hehting at this point was prob
abiy the hardest of any along the west
ern line.
Evening star., 1915-06-25
Fighting at Stelvio Pass

Newspapers of the canton OF Grisons,
eastern Switzerland, give details OBJ
tanned from Swiss soldiers and guides
respecting the fighting at Stelvio pass
and the neighboring heights overlook
ing the Valentine valley. This region
is known as the rear door to Italy.
through which it would be possible TO
threaten Milan.
The Austrians have fortified Stelvio
pass strongly with mountain artillery
and blockhouses. The Italians hold
other passes nearby. and duels are In
progress daily, above the clouds. which
cut off the valleys from view. In con-
sequence both the Austrians and 1tal-
ians have to depend upon field tele-
phones for obtaining the range for
their guns
Evening star., 1915-06-25
Carranza and His Coterie In Mexico

Charles NJ. Pepper writes of recent devel-
opments in the Mexican situation which show
the Carranzistas more virile than they were
at first believed to be: He tells of the inner
workings of the military groups. Read this
article in The Sunday Star.
Evening star., 1915-06-25
Advance North of Arras.

French forces. following up their re-
cent advances in the region to the
north of Arras, delivered an attack be-
tween Angres and Souchez ana made
further progress. Another German at
Evening star., 1915-06-25
Summarizes Campaign.

One Of the chief generals in the italian
war office summarizes the first month
of the italian campaign against Austria
about as follows:
"One month ago the Italians invaded
Austrian territory. uprooted the yellow
and black poles bearing. the Austrian
eagle and occupied the enemy positions
along a front of 500 miles. An Austrian
squadron bombarded the Italian coast on
the Adriatic and Austrian aeroplanes
dropped eleven bombs on Venice
During this month the Italians over
ran the whole of Friuli. The capture
of Tolmino and Gorilla, the two Aus
trian strongholds. is considered immf-
nent, which would open the way to
Trieste. while in the Alpine region. in
the province of Trent. they have con-
quered peaks and passes. from which
the picked Austro-Hungarian troops
have been unable to dislodge them.
Austrian activity has been chiefly
displayed in bombarding the 1taliar
Adriatic towns.
Evening star., 1915-06-25
Fire Through Clouds.

italian howitzers lower down have
the exact range Of the top OF the
pass and fire through the clouds. Their
principal target is a hotel on the sum-
nit in which the Austrian staff is
lodged. Dreispachen Spite, with an
altitude of 1927 feet. which is an Aus
trian artillery station, is being bonn
barded from Scurlazo. In one hour the
Italians dropped eighty-five shells
there, working havoc to the summer
hotels.
Stelvio pass is covered with two feet
of snow. At night it presents an un-
usual spectacle, being illuminated by
flashes of artillery fire. piercing the
clouds.
Evening star., 1915-06-25

Fair tonight and Saturday; warmer
tonight; light variable winds.
Temperature past twenty-four hours
High, SO. at 1 pm. today; low, 54, at
am. today.
(For full report see page 1s.)