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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-25
TROOPS CONCENTRATE.
4 american soldiers Are Failing
Back ON Their BASES.

FL PAso. April 2t-With the Ameri-
can troops In Mexico concentrating on
their bases pending the outcome of nego-
tiations between the United States and
Carranza's Government the border
waited Tonight for the coming here Of
Gen. Hugh /. Scott and Gen. Aware
Oregon for a conference.
Mexico contends that the mission OF
the American army has been accom-
plished. as the bandl, bands have been
scattered and there is no proof that villa
l. rot dead.
I, is said in army circles Tonight that
the disposition Of the United States Gov
rnme IL to concentrate its forces and
Mold them AT certain points until the Car
ranzistas satisfy the United states that
the C~arranza government can handle the
situation.
The meeting Of Gen. Scott and Gen.
Obr. gon will take place here or in Juarez
as soon as Gen. Obregon can get here.
which may taxi four days or a week.
Owing to the condition OF the Mexican
railroads 1t is hardly thought that Gen.
obregon will arrive here before sunday
or Monday.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-25
IN CHINA,
NEW CABINETS AIM
Premier Believes RcbclliOus
Colonies Will Be COncili-
ated Easily.
STATE COUNCIL DISSOLVED

rrKtS. April ct nan-Chi-Jui. the
new Chinese Premier, who wcrced to
serve in the nov responsible Cabinet last
SATURDAY.. said to-day that the Cabinet
would cndcavor as its first duty To bring
about, tranquility AMI order In the south
Of China.
lie said that Tsai-To. tho leader Of the
human rebels. was very r,%asonable In
his demands aud he believed that both
tho provinces OF Yuunan and kwei-Chow
could easil, he conciliatsd.
The new Premier stated that in the
y,ngtsc-kiang region. the commander OF
the Federal troops. Fcng-Ewo-Chang.
vas strengthening out aNairs. In kwaNg
u,rs i.hting Is taking place. the Premier
admitted. but said that this was the only
p-oyince in which there are hostilities
now
Concerning the powers OF the new
Cabinet, and the President. the Premier
said that full power now lies not In the
bands OF the President as formerly. but
r. m. hands of the responsible Cabinet.
in order 10 emphasize the change the
Cabinet, will not occupy a place In the
c,l,ce grounds. only the most important
matters will he referred to the President
for discussion.
Another important changc IL the SHIFT
,w of the command of army affairs from
Tho President to the Minister Of War. IN
addition to- his position as Premier.
-u,n-Chi-Jui will lie Minister of War
The President will act concerning declara-
ions Of war only with the advice OF the
Cabinet.
\ new Parliament viii q
constitution. A Parliamentary e'cct'"n
~ take place Within three months VIII
No ordered hy the cabinet soon. The
state Council has already been dissolved.
President Yuan Shih-k'ai and the new
Cabinet will meet formally tomorrow.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-25
COSTA RIGA PROFITS BY WAR,
Banker says u. y. IL Now Market
for His Country.

Walter Field. president OF the Inter-
NATIONAL Bank OF Costa Rica. who ar
rived Yesterday by the United Fruit
steamship Calamares. said the war had
been Instrumental In wedding out the
bad growths In Costa Rican business and
finance, and things were now down to
rock bottom.
The European markets had been closed
to Costa Rican products and they were
coming to the United States, Including
an the coffee that could be shipped.
About $4,000 bags had been shipped to
our ports his year. and this was about
80, 900 bags above the normal output.
Other passengers by the Calamarcs
were Senior Don Manuel Castro Quesada.
Costa Rican Minister to Washington:
Mr.. and Mrs. Reginald II. Jaffray, MIR,
and Mrs, Frederick Il, Williamson and
Jaime CarranZa,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-25
WESTCHESTER T

special guests OF honor at the annual
banquet Of the Wesichcstcr County Bar
day night. in addition to the Justices -
the Appellate Division, will be justices
Krogh. Tompkins, Morschauser and Young
OF the Smith Judicial district.
Edwin W. Fiske. Mayor of Mount Yer
non, has received word that delegations Of
Aldermen from New Rochelle ANA White
Plains Will accompany his party OF tax
tomorrow to urge him to sign a bill per
hitting Mount Vernon and other towns
and cities to take water from the Catskill
aqueduct.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-25
BIBLE U IN p
imperial u~niS~rsity to u.r
our In Christianity.

TOXIC. April 2t.-The study Of COM
parative religion is making some progress
In Japan. Wanda University. always
progressive. has established Bible study
as part OF its curriculum and has asked
Dr. d.. u. Bennington. an alumnus Of
Franklin College. Franklin. Ind, and Of
the University Of Chicago. o a Baptist
missionary in charge of "a dormitory for
Wanda students, to conduct a course in
Hebrew literature.
II Is reported that the Imperial Uni
versity will introduce a special course in
the study of Christianity. II Is said that
Baron Morimura. a Christian without
sectarian affiliations. will back up this
plan with the financial support ncccs-
sary.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-25
WARNED or VILLA RAID.
War Department thRrwrd With

WAsHINGToS. April 2t.-S.nator Will
lam Alden Smith stated to-day thai
Warning came to the War Department
three or (our days before the villa at
tack on Columbus that'it was to be made.
but no steps were taken to prevent II.
"The records of the War Department
will show what I have aid TO be true"
said the Senator. The attack could
have been prevented had the Department
not been so busy and excited over the
Induction into office Of the new Secretary
of Wal that information was over
looked"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-25
U. S. ANXIOUS TO QUIT.
Prominent Filipino Tells OF tn
cnss Feeling About ,

CHICAGO. April 2A--Thc United States
is anxious to give away the Philippine
Islands before Japan takes them away.
This is the crux of the Philippine in
dependence movement. as the Filip.nos
see It,. according to Teodore X. Yangco.
who liz in Chicago to-day and in an
interview remarked upon the cagcrness
Of many Americans to free the Philip
pines AS a means of ayerting friction
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-25
EGYPTIAN TRIBEsMEN ACTIVE :
Dr,tish, Forced From Village, Re-.
puIs~ Attack In Another.

LONDON. April 2+.-The War once
announced to-day that 5000 hostiie
troops compelled the British forces 20
ui, hdraw from the village of Quatia
in Egypt yesterday. AT the same time
The British beat Off an attack on the
village OF Dusidar.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-25

All records for marriages were
broken yesterday AT the Municipal Mar
riage Chapel when ~siNty-onc ceremonies
wer, performed by Aldermen. The best
previous record for one day was Nifty
eight.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-25

From the number OF men gagged IN
a battle for one village while other
forces attacked mother village IT. Is
probable that "A large number OF tribes
men have again taken up arms against
the British.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-25
Austrtans Take Heights, 50
vienna.

Special Cable Despdich to Tar SuN.
VIENNA. vim London. April H.-The
following official statement was issued
tonight by the Wal Office:
We occupied Toint Dappui, on the
summit OF the Col di Lana, and
maintained Il against attack. The
summit Of the Col d. Lana y unAas
the fiD Of our artillery.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-25
OREGON IS ON WAY
TO MEET GEN. SCOTT


10, of twelve new ~acroplanes which have
been purchased are now on the border
and will Toe sent across in a few days.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-25
LEWIS GETS CROPSEY'S JOB.
After Failure ~ POlls whitman
Names Him KINGS Prosecutor,

AI.RANI, April 24.-Former County
Judge Harry L. Lewis Of Brooklyn was
designated by Gov. Whitman to-day as
Distric, Attorney OF Kings county To
fill the vacancy caused by the elevation
Ia the Supreme Court bench OF former
District Attorney James c. Cropsey.
Judge Lewis presided At the trial of
Edward NJ. Grout for perjury, Mr..
Cropsey, his predecessor as District At
torney OF Kings county. appeared in the
case as prosecutor. The trial resulted
In conviction and is generally credited
with having enabled Mr.. Cropsey to run
far ahead OF his ticket last fail when
he was easily reelected In a Democratic
year. Judge Lewis. a Whitman ap-
pointee, failed OF election. He said yes
terday that he would make no changes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-02
Other Sales Reported.

Boss & Phelps have also sold for Mrs.
Carrie Z. Brown her residence. 261s
place northwest, the buyer
being Charles p. Freeman, who will
occupy it. The house is one of five
handsome residences built about ten
years ago by Giles F. Heilprin. SIX
other transactions reported by the same
firm included house just completed
by William G. Blundon at 1872 tiirard
street northwest. to Mrs. T. II. Nc
Daniel; residence at 440S 18th street
northwest. sold to Mrs. Caroline +.
Cunningham; six-room brick residence
at 3022 l1th street northwest, sold to
Marie l. Taylor as an investment; new
residence at 1147 Lanier place. sold for
Carl II. Smith to Cyrus T.. Miller;
bungalow at 2939 Macomb street, Cleve-
land Park, sold for Sidney Paige to
John A. Sterrett, the sale being made
in connection with Herbert a. Gill &
Son: new residence, 1916 Mckinley
street. Chevy Chase, u. G., purchased
by Emory J. Ireland, and to be occupied
home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-02
TODAY'S MENU DESIGNED
TO FATTEN DIET SQUAD
Facing Net Loss in Weight of
Eighteen Pounds, Bill of Fare
Is Changed.

CHICAGO, December Facing net
loss in weight of eighteen pounds since
last Tuesday, today's menu was de-
signed to "fatten up" the twelve mem
bers of the Chicago health departments
diet squad attempting to demonstrate
that good living is possible at a cost
not in excess of 40 cents a day. The
fact that the combined weight of the
squad showed Il gain of only nine
pounds as against gain of twenty
seven and one-half pounds at the end
Of the first week Of the experiment was
attributed to the change of the diet to
less expensive and less fattenng foods.
Members of the squad, however. as
serted that they feel just as well fed
as during the previous week.
Today's menu included stewed pears.
honiny. toast aud butter and coffee for
breakfast: Goldfish balls. Philadelphia
relish. bread and butter. apple dump
lings. vanilla sauce and tea for lunch,
and vegetable soup praised beef. but
tered rice. stewed onions, chocolate
junket, cookies and tea for dinner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-02
AGAINST MOVE
TO DEPORT BELG|ANS
Promoters of Mass Meeting, Called
in New York, Request President
Wilson's Aid.

NEW YORK December PLANS for
the mass meeting here December 10 ito
voice the protest of the American peo-
portations of Belgians from their
homes to Germany Were announced to-
day. Elihu Root will be one of the
speakers. Other speakers thus far an
nounced are former Assistant United
States Attorney General James NJ. Beck
and the Rev. DR.. William 7 Manning,
rector of Trinity Church. In addition
to this meeting. a movement is under
way to unite prominent educators and
clergymen throughout the country in
general protest to educators and uni
versity heads Of Germany against the
deportations.
Favorable Replies Received.
Rev. DR.. Edward 5. Young. pastor of
the Bedford Presbyterian Church Of
Brooklyn. who started this appeal. has
received favorable replies from Presi-
dents Hibben of Princeton University.
Butler of Columbia. Lowell of Harvard
and Faunce of Brown, Chancellor Day
Of Syracuse University and John A.
Marcus, moderator of the general as
sembly of the Presbyterian Church.
A number of men interested in the
coming mass meeting held q. private
conference during the week. 1t was
announced today, to discuss what could
be done in the interest of the Beigians
Among those who attended were Elihu
Root, Thomas F. Ryan, Robert Bacon,
Henry l.. Stimson. Joseph II. Choate
and John NJ Parker.
Telegram to President Wilson.
The following telegram. signed by
those at the meeting. was sent to
President Wilson:
There are many of our citizens who
wish to do their part toward an ex-
preston of public opinion regarding the
deportation OF Belgians into Germany
and France, which, as now reported,
appears to be in violation Of law and
humanity. We should be glad to have
all the information possible SO as to be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-02
Has Thirty-Eight Apartments.

The latest acquisition of the Bliss Prop
cid street, is directly across the street
from the new Christian Science Church.
1t contains thirty-eight housekeeping
apartments and is of thoroughly modern
ing is of buff brick with white stone
trimmings and white marble entrance and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-02
A. 0. BLISS BUYS
| ANOTHER APARTMENT
Purchase of Warren Building, 18th
and Euclid Streets, Brings Hold
ings Up to Twenty.

Purchase of the new apartment house
near 18th and Euclid streets northwest.
completed about a year ago by Bates
Warren. by the Alonzo o. Bliss Proper
ties announcement of which was made
this week. brings the total apartment
house holdings of the Bliss Properties up
to twenty. The sale of the 18th street
property was the most important transact
ton of dull week in Washington realty.
the total consideration being given as
$26S. 900. Part of the consideration was
in realty in upper 10th street. on which it
is understood Mr.. Warren is to build
apartment houses in the spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-02
PAUL INSTITUTE IN
WEEKS SALES LIST
S Street Property Purchased by
Woman Investor-Other Recent
Sales Reported.

The sale was reported this week of
the property at 2103-5-7-9 street
northwest. occupied by the Paul In
stitute, a school for young women, the
purchaser being Mrs. Ida NJ. Butts, for
merly of Florida. but who recently has
become a resident of Washington. The
property is near the intersection of $
street and Connecticut avenue. the
school having formerly been known
as Washington Seminary for Young
Women and Girls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-02
Ambassador Gerard to Intercede.

New representations on the deporta-
ton of Belgian civilians, which have
been made by the United States to Ger
many recently. will be emphasized per-
sonally on German officials by Ambas-
sador Gerard when he returns to his
post. for which he sails next Tuesday
He will convey the individual attitude
of President Wilson and tell of the bad
impression created among the Amer
lean people by recent treatment o. the
Belgians.
For time it was believed the United
States government would wait until
Mr. Gerard reached Berlin before pre-
senting formally its communication.
1t is now disclosed, however. that the
protest, based on broad grounds of hu-
manity. was hurried along partly be-
cause of fear that Germany's policy in
Belgium would interrupt American re-
lief work there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-02
List Numbers 800 Apartments.

Including the thrty-eight apartments
in the building just purchased the Bliss
Properties own apartment buildings
containing approximately 500 apartments,
which is said to be the largest number of
apartments owned by single concern or
Individual in Washington.
Details of the transaction were handled
through the office of the N L. Sansbury
Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-02
HOLLAND TO MAKE PROTEST.
Note to Germany Will Take Up Sub
iect of Belgian Deportations.

THE HAGUE. via London, December
2. $50 a.m.-The Dutch government,
the Associated Press learns, has pre-
pared a note to Germany regarding
the Belgian deportations The note is
virtually in the same tenor as the pro-
test made by Switzerland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-02
Bad Impression in United States.

Germany has been informed that the
treatment of the Belgians has made a
very bad impression in this country.
and that the United States cannot avoid
taking notice of the situation. basing
its stand on the broad grounds of hui
manity.
The information already in the hands
of the State Department on the situa-
ton has been supplemented by the Bel
eian minister, +. Havenith. who re-
ported to Secretary Lansing that more
than 100000 Belgians had been de-
ported, and that deportations are con-
tinuing at the rate of 1000 week.
He added that railroad workers have
been taken to man military roads now
being laid, and that some have been
taken into the occupied portion of
northern France. and some into Ger
many.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-02
New Steamer Delivered by Builders.

The new steamship Georgeana
weems. the last addition to the feet of
the Baltimore and Carolina Steamship
Company. plying between the Chesa
peake and South Atlantic ports. has
been delivered at Baltimore from the
wards of her builders at Wilmington,
Del, and is now being made ready for
service. She will sail December 5, un
der the command of Capt. l.. G.. Hud-
gems, for Georgetown and Charleston,
s. G.. with "A general cargo. The ship
is modern in every respect and is a
nota BILE addition to the merchant fleet
under the American flag. She is 254
feet long. SO feet beam and % feet
nodded depth. Her carrying capacity
is $500 tons lightweight. and she will
make a speed of ten knots an hour.
In Italy the refuse gathered in the
streets is sold at auction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-02
Heights Residence Sold.

The Dutch colonial residence 1926
3Sth street northwest, in Fairview
Heights between Massa chusetts avenue
and Woodley road. which was bought
by DR.. George c. Martin; residence at
2039 Park road northwest. built a few
years ago by Middaugh & Shannon
and which has been sold to K. NJ Chap
in, who will occupy it, two-story and
attic residence 1854 Otis street north
west, sold for nonresident owner to
Henry A. Shore, this sale being made
in connection with the New York Real
Estate Brokers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-02

In Italy the refuse gathered in the
streets is sold at auction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-02

You Of these delightful homes, which
cost you more than Your rent money-you at
least 500 toward owning your home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-02
Reported Price Is 100000.

1t is understood Mrs. Butts. who
owns large properties in Florida. paid
about $4,000 for the property, which
she intends to hold as an investment.
The transaction. made on an all cash
basis, II is understood. was completed
through the office of Boss & Phelps,
Inc
Other sales reported recently by the
same firm include the following:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-02
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sure of the facts before taking public
action.
May we have such information as
may be proper. to what facts the
State Department has. what our gov
eminent has done and what, so far as
known. other neutral governments
have done about the violation of inter
national law in this respect? II the
facts are not known by our government
cannot they be obtained from our MN
lister to Belsium?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-02

AS result of some recent expert
ments. it is asserted that a good grade
Of paper can be made from grape
vines.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-11
An Army of Teams
and Motor Trucks

When you phone your order
to us, you command the larg-
est and most complete delivery
equipment in the South. An
army OF teams and motor
trucks, which means quick de-
livcries and prompt. satisfac-
tory service.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-11

Children Under Fifteen Years Of Age
First Prize, Full Blooded Shetland PONY Har
and Runabout.
Second Prize Full Booded Shetland PONY. Birdie
and Saddle.
Third Prize, $4,000 Bicycle.
Fourth Prize $1,000 Bicycle
Fifth Prize, $500 Gold Filled Watch.
Sixth Prize $500 Gold Filled Watch.
Seventh Prize, $1,000 Camera.
Eighth Prize, $500 Camera
Ninth Prize, $500 Boy Scout Outfit, complete,
Tenth Prize, $500 Boy Scout Outfit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-11
Class IA"
Prizes for Organizations

Any organization of white membership located in
the States Of Virginia North Carolina, such as
Churches Lodges, Hospitals, Schools and Clubs, may
enter in competition for these prizes.
First Prize. $4,000 Cash
Second Prize, $4,000 Player-Piano and S1OO
worth of Music Rolls.
Third Prize $500 90 Grafanola
Fourth Prize, $4,000 Edison Phonograph
In addition to the above cash prize of $50 will be
awarded each month to the organization showing the
largest percentage of increase previous month
The first month $50 will be given the organization
the largest number of votes. Winner in Glass A has
choice Of first second prizes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-11
Class "B"

Any individual over 10 years of age may colpe-
tlon for above prizes If you any of the
following organizations get them to help you: School
teachers clerks, railway railroad conductors police
members of city fire departments travelling men in
dvdua members of other organizations and owners of
motor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-21
GOOD NEWS
FOR EASTER
SUIT BUYERS
Choicest Spring Styles on Dis
play at Store Of TennilIe
& Fox.

Easter signifies the birth of Spring
the time when all Nature awakens In
new beauty. Fashions ukase demands
that mankind follow and appear in new
raiment. This IL the one season Of the
year when everyone should appear at
his best.
Many men have delayed the purchase
nj n Spring Suit until the last moment;
consequently. many may be disappoint-
ed in their search. unless they make
their selection from the immense stock
on display at the store OF Tennille AZ
Fox. the shop OF personal service"
at 9ls @ street northwest
No matter what the individual tastes
of the man may be. no matter how his
choice runs to particular styles, fabrics
or shades. he can be perfectly fitted In n
suit entirely to his liking at thls store
Best OF all. these smartly tailored
ready-to-wcar suits are offered at SIS,
SIS and SaO-and really worth more. The
saving Is considerable for the quality
In paramount. The long experience Of
these gentlemen In the clothing busl-
ness Is the buyers protection against
unworthy values.
Another special. particularly suited to
the Easter season. is the T. & r. Dress
Suit at s25-iust the thing for 1he Sun
day services or parade.
Don't delay another moment-stop In
nj 9lS G. street northwest right away
It's under the National Rifles Armory-
and make your selection rom the fash
ionable suits on display there.-Advt.