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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31
MISS RICHARDS TO SPEAK.
Will Lecture on 1.-TWO Progenitors Of
Present World War"

Miss Janet Richards is to deliver a lee
ture tomorrow evening at Rauscher's at
o'clock on Peter the Great and Fred
erick tho Great, Two Progenitors of the
Present World War" The lecture will be
given under the auspices of Mary Wash
ington Chapter Of the D. A. R.. Of which
Miss Dorunda Rogers is regent. and will
be for the benefit Of the patriotic and re-
lief work of the D. A. R.
This lecture. it is announced. has been
given in Washington only once before.
Miss Richards theory is that Peter Of
Russia laid the foundati tons of what is
known today as PAN Slavism," while
Frederick the Great originated and per-
fected the so-called Prussian miIitarlsm
system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31
TO CLEAR UP BACK TAXES.
Commissioners Offer Bill in Lieu of
the Sisson Measure.

y Dill which would enable the Dis
tr'ct to clear its books of many cases
OF back taxes was sent to Congress to-
day by the Commissioners. who recon-
mtnd ITS passage in lieu of the Sisson
Dill relating to tax sales The measure
was drawn by Tax Collector Prince
Assessor Richards and Corporation
Counsel SEme.
Under the present law. the District. at
ak sale, may bid in property not
sold to private buyers but it has no
way to convert such holdings into cash
10 satisfy delinquent accounts. The
proposed law would enable it, after two
Years from GATE OF sale, to apply to the
District Supreme Court for the p,Irnose
OF enforcing the lien acquired on the
property. The Commissioners say they
believe such A law would reduce the
number of sales of properties in the
future for nonpayment of taxes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31
RITES FOR PROF. W. W. COOKE
Funeral Services Will Be Conducted
Sunday Afternoon.

Funeral services for Prof. Wells w
Cooke. assistant biologist of the geo
logical survey, and noted bird lover,
VINO died yesterday. are to be held
Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the
First congregational Church, 10th and
g streets northwest.
Pallbearers will be selected from as
sociates in the biological survey, Audi
bon Society. the Biological Society and
the ''wanderlusters"
Final disposition of the body will not
be made until word has been received
from four sisters in Bermuda
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31
Spanish Gardens Win
HIGH Praise

telephone spoken praise the
OF building Wahngton largest and finest phooay house.
Spanish Gardens at 18th and Irving
Not Mount Pleasant alone reloeeS but all Washington will
the main floor 1000 the Roof Garden-prom
ises comfort all
in Garden
OF
Can o
Are of partners
pany?
the profits made through the efforts OF other
thusiastic boosters?
Do believe. with thousands others. that Mount Pleas
furnishes the best moneymaking
theater?
On will how be easy
dNll
men who
Powers Stabler Company, Fiscal Agents
National
Spanish Garden BE Closed SUNDAY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31

FIELD HEADQUARTERS. American
Punitive Expedition. Colonia buhlan,
Chihuahua. Mexico. March -. by motor
to Columbus n. NJ. March 31.-A COM
plete chain of aviation relays from the
American border to the front where
American columns are close on Villa s
trail has been established.
The main base is at field headquar-
tiers. The advantage of the relay is
that it enables the planes to travel
with fairly light loads from one sta
ton to the next. 1t also serves, in part.
to overcome the problem of altitude
which the aviators have faced by light
ening the load Of fuel. At present the
machines perform messenger service,
gency supplies. one of them took a
small hand mirror more than 100 miles
for important work.
More Vital Work Ahead.
All this preparation by the aero
squadron is for more vital work. as the
aviators have already done some of
the most important work accomplished
by the field division.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31
Investigation Asked in Akron.

AKRON, Ohio. March %1.-A demand
for a federal investigation of the rap
was contained in a resolution intro
duced at the opening session of the
Ohio State Automobile Association here
today.
The demand is made. the resolution
says, in behalf of the 2oo,"on automo-
bile owners, 1000 dealers and ~ auto
mobile manufacturers in the state.
That an embargo on expectation
would relieve the situation is one of
the points made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31
Is Given Farewell BANQUET,

II. NJ. LOOMS. chief of the division
of food inspection of the bureau OF
chemistry, was rendered a farewell
dinner last night at the New Ebbitt
House. Dr. c. l.. Alsburg. chief of the
bureau of chemistry. spoke of the good
work of Mr.. Loomis. and wished him
success in his new undertaking, in
which he will be in charge of the in
spection of the sardine industry, under
the National Gamers Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31
Provisions Made by Board.

IF it had been carried out" he said.
I'VE would have had twenty dread
naughts and ten battle cruisers by 1919.
1t would have placed US superior to
Germany at the beginning of the pres
ent war. We kept in second place to
England up to 1909. when we dropped
back and Germany took second place"
Mr.. Daniels took up in detail his
recommendations for a five-year build
ing program, saying the value of bat
tie cruisers was-still disputed among
navy officers. The general opinion in
the navy, however, he added, seemed to
be in their favor, but not to the eXclu-
sion of dreadnaughts Therefore. the
Secretary said, he had included six
battle cruisers in his program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31
QUESTION BOX MISSION HELP.
Rev. DR.. Harrison Talks at St. Paul
Meeting on the Atonement.

Mission services at st. PauIs Prot
estant Episcopal Church last night be-
gan with the answering of questions
which had been submitted through the
question box at the door The ques-
ton box is proving helpful aid at
the mission. which is being largely
Rev. DR.. Harrison, the missioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31

took as his theme last night the suf-
ferings of Christ on the cross. and
held up before the congregation the
doctrine .of the atonement In his in
struction DR.. Harrison urged his hear
ers to prepare for "a holy death by a
holy living"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31
Accused of Assault With Brick.

Philip clay, colored. 351 G street
southwest. was arrested this morning
by Detective Harvey and Policeman
Waliich of the fourth precinct and
charged with having assaulted Samuel
Jackson. colored. with a brick in Clark
court southwest Saturday night. Jack
son probably will recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31
Secretary's Statement.

Secretary Daniels told the committee
that if Congress passed pending bills
a large part of the navy's oil reserve
lands in California would be taken
away, Unless an adequate oil supply
at reasonable prices could be assured
he said, 1t was questionable whether
the construction of oil-burning war
ships could be continued.
Taking up the building program Mr..
Daniels made public for the first time
the report of the navy general board of
1903. which was designed to keep the
United States Navy in second place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31
Steamer Minneapolis Sinks.

LONDON, March 31.-A Reuter- dis
patch from Malta today reports that
the steamer Minneapolis, which was
torpedoed in the Mediterranean last
week, sank Tuesday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31
NEEDS Of THE NAVY
TOLDBY SECRETARY
Mr.. Daniels Makes Public Gen.
eraI Boards Report, as Pre-
pared in 1903.

Further details of the navy's needs
were outlined by Secretary paneis
when he resumed his testimony today
before the House naval committee.
Interest in the hearing, however, was
focused largely on the expected crlti-
cism of the Secretary administration
of the Navy Department. This was
forecast by the course of certain COM
mitteemen in questioning previous wit
nesses.
The Secretary was expected to finish
his testimony late today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31

Off to school, full
Of Vim and "Pep"
Don't cram their little
"tummies" with greasy
meats, starchy potatoes or
other indigestible foods. One
or two Shredded Wheat
Biscuits with hot milk make
a warm, nourishing meal
that supplies all the mater
ial needed for their grow
ing bodies. The perfect
food to study on, to grow
on, to play on. The crisp
ness of the shreds encour-
ages thorough chewing,
which developes sound teeth
and healthy gums. Being
ready-cooked it is so easy
to prepare a warm, nour-
ishing meal with Shredded
Wheat in a few moments
no kitchen worry or work.
Made at Niagara Falls, N. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31

Before Lorraine was united with
France. in 1895. it belonged to the de-
throned King of Poland. Before that
il belonged to Austria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31
BE WARY TOMORROW!
AVOID FINDING" PoCKETBooKs
AS IT IS APRIL FOOLS DAY"

AS IT IS APRIL FOOLS DAY.
Today you may kick at an old hat,
you may stoop to pick up q pocketbook.
you may do most any other seemingly
innocent thing, and it will be all right.
But tomorrow. Take warning and kick
not at an old hat. for a brick may lurk
therein. Stoop not for a gittering
pocketbook. for a string may be attached
thereto. In fact. don't do anything that
seems innocent. for it may not be as
innocent as it seems.
Tomorrow is April Fools day"
that's all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31

The public educational system of
Greater New York shows a total reg
istration of s3i,sS5 pupils
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31
State Department Not Worried.

Officials declared they were not wor-
ried because they had not heard from
Ambassador Gerard. who was instruct
ed to make inquiries of the German
foreign office whether submarine tor
pedoed the steamers Sussex and Eng
iishman- They added they would not
ne surprised If they did not hear from
the ambassador for another day or two.
Meanwhile, the situation NAV accu-
rateIy be described as waiting one
Aside from the slowness of communi-
cation between Washington and Berlin
1t was pointed out today that the Amer
lean ambassador may not have carried
his request to the foreign Office while
IT was engaged in the delicate situa-
ton in the German refchstag over the
submarine policy. which has been liken-
ed to the situation in the America n
Congress over the armed ship contro-
yersy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31
CABINET DISCUSSES
U-bOAT SITUATION
No Action Will Be Taken Until
Definite information Is
Received.
COMMITTEE CHAlRMEN
SEE SECRETARY LANSING
Senator Stone and Representative
Flood Seek Information for Guild
ance of Members of Congress.

Following today's cabinet meeting
officials said complete evidence had not
ne.n received in the cases of vessels
carving Americans attacked recently,
that no action would be taken by tho
American government until such facts
had been received and that no action
leading 10 serious consequences would
he taken at all unless conclusive evi-
dence was established that an attack
had been made by German subma-
rine contrary to international law.
Although some officials believe the
Sussex. the EnGlishman and other yes
sells attacked recently were torpedoed
ny German submarines. it was agreed
at the cabinet meeting that no con.
elusive evidence was in the hands OF
the American government.
officials reiterated that if conclusive
proof was found serious consequences
proha bly, would follow. They took the
view. however. that a break of rela
lions with Germany was by no means
inevitable.
The situation was discussed fully at
the cabinet meeting, but no action of
any kind was determined upon.
Confers With Committee Chairman.
Chairman Stone of the Senate foreign
relations committee and Chairman
Flood of the House foreign affairs
committee went over the submarine
situation fully with Secretary Lansing
today.
The situation with Germany was de-
scribed officially as not being "imm-
rent. and it was said that the two
committee chairmen had not come to
the State Department by appointment
tut had come separately seeking in
formation for the guidance of mem
ners of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-31

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
VQlor the Glory of War
Men Risk All on the Battefeld-Death Comes From Below Above and Ahead-War Offices Victoria Cross List
 Reveals Many Heroic Things
By PHILLIP H. PATCHIN

London, November 16.-(Special Core spondence.) .)-The most glorious thing about war, and really the only glorious thing, is valor. And no war in all time has required or produced such valor as this great conflict. Death was never So certain or so frequent as now. Death from mines under foot, death from enemy parapets straight ahead death from overhead bursts of shrapnel and, lately, from the machine guns of aeroplanes. must be rislSed by troops advancing in attack. And it is risked-day by day, week after week by the tens of thou sands of men on the Somme.
 The risks and trials are great, the re- wards are fine and honorable albeit that they are nothing more tangible than a small bit of worked metal and a silk ribbon. Men who have been in France for a couple of years and who have not been hit are very rare. No man goes to the firing line in France but has made up his mind that he goes to his death Many do not die, but all make the great decision, reconcile themselves to it and conduct themselves accordingly.
 There is not, and cannot be, complete list of gallant deeds. It is all gallantry. The valorous may, in one way, be clas- slfied, those who live and those who die The living, if they have been valorous enough, enjoy the honor and distinction of the Victoria Cross and perhaps pro- motion. The dead are honored only after they are dead Throughout the war the Victoria Cross, the greatest of all Brit ish decorations, has been conferred upon dead men who have won it. Until lately the other decorations for heroism, the dis tinguished service order, the military cross and others have been given only to the living. Now, however, a change has been made and they are given to the nearest relatives of the distinguished dead
 The other day the war office announced the bestowal of 15 Victoria Crosses upon officers and men. In short dry, official paragraphs the official announcement re- counted deeds done. The war office prob ably tried to show no emotion when it gave out this list, for the war offices war is only war. The war office failed because the tales so simply told were es- sentially thrilling and moving.
 To begin at the top of the list only because it comes first, for the deed de- scribed is no finer, in it's own way, than those that follow
 Lieut.. Col. John Vaughan Campbell. already the possessor of the distinguished service order, a professional soldier, be- longing to an army family, and com manding a battalion of the Coldstream Guards, won the Victoria Cross for this:
 For most conspicuous bravery and able leading in an attack. Seeing that the first two waves of his battalion had been deci-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10

Saillisel on November and this year declare large bodies of French cavalry and field artillery were massed immediately behind the front line in the expectation that the German po- sitions were about to he pierced and that they could then dash through the breach. The Associated Press corre- spondent was present during the whole of the fighting on those days and the only mounted men seen any where near the field were military policemen directing the supply coll umns and the drivers of the horsed transport wagons.
 Even the German prisoners who sur- rendered as a result of the attacks on Saillisel and the Saint Pierre Vast wood were placed under the guard of infantrymen, for the ground in the vicinity is so much broken up that horses could not march over it.
 The correspondent later had an op- portunity of seeing the cantonments of some French cavalry two days march from the battlefield. The chargers were in excellent condition and the veterinary surgeons them selves expressed surprise at the small percentage of sicknes among them since the beginning of the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10

battlefields of the Franco-German front as a mounted force. The last occasion of their employment in their real work was September 25, 1915, when d single squadron of hussars crossed the German lines in Cham pagne-and brought back some prison CTS.
 The French general staff, however. has not permitted the splendid horsed regiments (composed of cuirassiers, dragons, hussars and mounted rifles) to remain idle. They take their turn with the infantry regiments in the trenches, where they do exactly the same arduous duty as the foot sol diers for period and then return far behind the front to exercise with their mounts.
 Earlier in the war. when fighting was severe on the Yser. the French cavalry came into touch with the Ger mans on several occasions and gen orally with success. Trench warfare along the continuous line reaching from the North sea to the Swiss bor- der. with no Hanks to turn, has rem dered their employment on horseback impossible.
 Extracts from German newspapers describing the battle around Sally
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
The Chief End of Brains
Louth's Companion.

From Youths Companion.
 A member of Congress. a new man and therefore, not widely known in Washing ton found himself one uay In the handa of q barber of the proverbially talkatiye sort who was employed in a Washington hos; elry.
 You have a large head, sir" observed the barber: as he was trimming the locks of the statesman. Tt is a good thing to have a large head. for a large head means a large brail. and a large brain is the most useful shing man can have. for it nourishes the roots of fhe halr.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10

Fms Is the result of the constant care given them by the detachment of men left behind when the remainder Of the regiment goes into the trenches One squadron of each unit is detailed for duty in the cantonment while their comrades are engaged in the fighting zone. Even tho officers leave their mounts behind.
 This system of utilizing the cavalry has been employed for over a year and it is unlikely that any change will occur unless a forward move on a grand scale should be anticipated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
CAVALRY FIGHTING VERY INF FREQUENT ON FRENCH FRONT Men, However, Are Not Idle, as They Are Used
 in Trenches With
 Infantry

French Front. November SO.-(Cor- respondence of the Associated Press.) Just IA months have passed since French cavalry has appeared on the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10

Hamburg has an experimental plant that obtains power from the ebb and flow of North sea tides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10

The new Sanitary Wood Bed is just like picture. Made with steel rails. A $15 value.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-10-18

the state of Nevada; or in loans at a
rate OF interest Of not less than 6 Der
cent per annum, secured by mort
gage on agricultural lands in this
state OF lot less than three times the
value of the amount loaned, exclusive
of perishable Improvements. of uneN~
ceptiOnal title and free from all en-
oumbranCes, said loans to be under
such further restrictions and ree1la-
tons as may be provided by law;
provided, that the interest only of the
aforesaid proceeds shall be used fer
educational purposes, and any sur
plus interest shall be added to the
principal sum-; and provided further,
that such portion OF said interest as
may be necessary may be appropriate
ed for the support OF the state uni
versity.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-10-18
CAN MR.. HUGHES EQUAL THIS?

In brief, this is the Wilson administrations record of PRACTICAL
efficient and progressive achievement in making farming and all rural
pursuits mor attractive and more luCrative:
l. REORGANIZATION OF DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
bringing about a more logical and effective grouping of its activities and
making all Of its work more directly helpful to the farmers.
2 COOPERATIVE AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION ACT, taking
directly to the farms the information anassed by the department and
the state agricultural colleges regarding ways and means of applying
better method and up-to-date machinery to increase the pleasure and the
profit Of farming.
3. ATTACK UPON TIE PROBLEMS OF DISTRIBUTION, CIV
ing attention for the first time to the Second half Of agriculture" by
the adoption Of practical plans Of rural organization, by improving
marketing facilities and by introducing ways of avoiding waste and loss.
a. COTTON FIXTURES ACT, providing standards for cotton,
supervision of the operations of cotton exchanges and placing the sale
of cotton O n a frmer basis.
5. UNITED STATES GRAIN STANDARDS ACT, bringing about
uniformity in the grading Of grain, enabling the farmers to obtain a
fairer price for his product and afordmg him a financial incentive Ito raise
better grades of grain.
6. THE UNITED STATES WAREHOUSE ACT, authorizing the
department of agriculture to license bonded warehouses, making possible
hitting the better storing of farm products, increasing the desrabrity of
receipts a collateral for loans, and promoting the Standardization o!
storage and marketing process.
T. THE FEDERAL AID ROAD ACT, providing cooperation be-
tween the federal and state governments in the construction of rural