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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
BIG GUNS KEEP Up
. FIGHT AT VERDUN
Infantry Fighting in Region. Of
Fortress Of Negligible
Character.
FRENCH TAKE SECTIONS
OF ENEMY TRENCHES
Slight Gains Registered Near Hill
321-Mining Activity on
British Front.

LONDON, June IT, Artillery fighting
has played the chief role for the past day
or so in the military drama being enacted
about Verdun. French claim the capture
Of some elements Of enemy trenches north
Of Hill 321.
The French official communication is
sued tonight by the war office reads:
ION the left bank Of the Mouse the
bombardment continued against our first
lines on Hill 304 and our second lines in
the region Of Chattancourt.
ION the right bank an attack by our
troops against the German positions
north OF Hill 321 enabled US to take
this morning some elements of
trenches and capture about thirty pris-
oners During the day there was
violent artillery action In the sector
south Of Fort Vaux.
German Camps Shelled.
I'm the forest Of Apremont grenade
fighting occurred. Our artillery bonn
barded German camps and organiza-
lions at Montsec east of st. Mihiel. One
Of our long range guns shelled a sta
ton at Ha ttonchatel,
where fire broke out
Aviation - Barbecue was bonn
barded anew. The bombs dropped
caused damage of little military i'm
portance. Several persons are report
ed wounded"
Belgian communication: During
the night patrol captured a post Of
German non-commissioned officers. TAX
ing the officers prisoners"
German omcial Report.
The text of the latest German official
statement follows:
"A French patrol attack near Beaulne.
north of the Aisne, was easily re-
pulsed.
I'm the Meuse district the activity
of the artillery continued with consid-
cradle strength and was increased in
the early morning hours with especial
violence at certain points.
In the Vosges we inflicted consid-
cradle losses on the enemy by an ex-
pulsed a minor enemy detachment west
of Sennheim which had succeeded in
penetrating temporarily our trenches
Our squadrons dropped bombs free
Bergues French Flanders), in Bar-le-
Due and in the sector of Dombasle,
Einville. Luneville and Blainville.
BRITISH communicate ton.
The British official statement issued
tonight reads:
There was considerable amount of
activity last night in various parts of
our front. The enemy bombarded our
trenches vigorously at many points
from the River Bouve to Wieltje about
midnight. This bombardment was ac-
companied by two ineffective dis
charges of gas westward of vfmy ridge.
There was no infantry attack
Further south we carried out two
successful raids, one near the River
Lys, the second near Givenchy. In
both cases our parties accomplished
some useful bombing, returning safely.
Near Hulluch. north of Arras. we ex-
p1oded mines with success
To-day has been devoid of any par
ticular incident except for continued
mining activity in the vicinity of Loos.
where three further mines were sprung.
one by the enemy, two by us. OF the
latter. one caused serious damage to
the enemy's underground workings"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
BELGIANS UNDER THE BAN
OF MILITARY GOVERNOR

AMSTERDAM. via London. June IT,
11:46 p.m.-The German military gov
ernor or Roulers. Belgium. has ordered
the population to remain indoors from
2 o'clock in the afternoon until 8
o'clock in the morning for three weeks,
says the TELEGRAPH. This action was
taken. the newspaper adds. because the
citizens gave food without authority to
Russian prisoners employed in aRri-
cultural work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
BULGARIANS TO ASSIST
IN CHECKING RUSSIANS

LONDON. June 1.-Two German
army corps have been sent to Galicia
and two Bulgarian divisions have been
sent to Bukowina. according to a Kiev
dispatch to the Russky Invalid. trans
mitted by Reuter- correspondent. The
railway line between Rovno and Ro-
jitche. says the dispatch. has sustain
ed little damage, the Austrians sue
ceeding only in destroying several
points on the line and in destroying
bridges. The Austrians abandoned a
battered armored train near Olyka
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
Tugs and lows.
CAPITAL HORSES WIN.
Hit and Buchanan Entries at Up
perville, Va, Show Get Ribbons.
pondence of The Star

Special Correspondents OF The Star.
UPPERvILLE, Va. June 17.-Davfd
Gray. veteran seventeen-year-old belong
ing to William F. Hit of Washington,
d. c., won the blue ribbon in the open
to-all jumpers event at the first day OF
the Upperville horse show here today.
The crowded stands accorded the horse
great ovation
John R Buchanan of Washington won
first in the class for yearlings suitable
to make hunters. Frederick McElhons
was another winner.
William C. Eustis of Washington. Franz
ces Peabody Of Boston, Charles Mather
of Baltimore and A. c. Swartz of New
York were the judges.
The show will be concluded Monday.
when q card Of sixteen harness and
jumping events will be shown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
BODYBUILDING SUPPLIES
BEING SENT TO COLUMBUS

CHICAGO. June 17.-Preparations for
the shipment Of bodybuilding material
to Columbus. N. NJ. where. II Is UNDER
stood, army engineers are to begin
work Immediately on the construction
of a l20-mile military road to the
United States army camp in Mexico,
were made today by Maj. X. J. Hamp-
ton. acting quartermaster of the CEN
trail department OF the army.
The road building equipment will In
cluds four tractors. four graders. eight
cen dump wagons. scrapers and other
implements. In addition to these sixty-
six more motor trucks for transport
service were started on the way to the
border.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
MRS. ANNE M. PIERCE DEAD.
Widow Of North Dakota Senator and
Minister to Portugal.

NEWARK. N. j.. June 17.-Mrs. Ammo
N. Pierce. widow of the late Col. Gill
bert A. Pierce. former United States
senator from North Dakota and min
lister to Portugal. died at the home of
her son in law. Rev. DR.. Robert s. Ing
lis. here today. She was eighty five
years of age. and was born at Valpa-
raise. Ind. Besides Mrs. Inglis. Mrs.
Pierce Is survived by three children.
Gilbert. advertising manager of the
Minneapolis Tribune; Paul. editor of
the National Food Magazine, New York,
and Mrs James A. Haight Of Seattle.
Intermsnt will be at Valparaiso. Ind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
MCCORMICK WILL ACCEPT.
To Start Aggressive Campaign Ate,
: Seeinar President and Ieaders

HARRISBURG. Pa, June 17-Vance
&C. Mccormick. the new democratic ma
tional chairman. received a telegram to-
day announcing his election to the
Craftsmanship and said he would &C.
cept. Il shall confer with the Presi-
dent and the leaders within a short
time and start an aggressive cam
patgn," he said.
Mr.. Mccormick said that he had not
yet made an appointment to see the
President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18

The United States civil service com.
mission has announced the following
examinations: July 19--Attorney. In
terstate commerce commission. 81 1900
to 81 800 q year: mschanieian ana lab
oratory assistant. bureau Of mines,
San Francisco, Cal. $3.50 per diem;
laboratory aid In seed testing. Depart
ment OF Agriculture. $500 to &720 4
year; calculating machine operator,
Treasury Department, 5000 to 1920 .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Schooner barge Consolidated Coal
Company. No. 8. light. from Boston. at
Georgetown to load coal to return:
steamer Northland, from Norfolk and
Old Point to the Norfolk and Washing
ton Steamboat Company; schooner Mar
tina A. Avery. light. at 18th street wharf
from the lower river to load for Po-
tomac creek: United States naval
steamer Talbot, from Indian Head, wit b
passengers.
Departures.
Schooner Elizabeth Carter, light, for
Mattox creek. to load cord wood for
the dealers here; schooner s. T. White,
light, from the Eastern branch. for a
lower river point to load and return.
schooner Cherubim, light, for Virginia
point. to load lumber for Baltimore;
schooner Earl Biscoe, light. for Nomini
creek. after cord wood for the local
dealers: schooner Beatrice. light. for
Potomac point. to load pine lumber 10
return: steamer Southland, for Norfolk
and Old Point: steamer Three Rivers.
for river landings and Baltimore:
steamer Majestic, for river landings
and Nomini and Lower Machodoc
creeks.
Tugs and lows.
Tug James o. Carter arrived, towing
Coal Company barge, from
the mouth of the river; Standard oil
Company tug. No. IL, is reported due
here with oil-laden barge from Balti-
more; tug Capt. Toby arrived with
lighter from Broad creek for the East
ern branch: tug Walter F. Meade ar
rived at Georgetown with sand and
gravel laden lighters in tow, from the
mouth of the river; tug John Miller al
rived from Swan creek with clay laden
lighters for the brick-making plants;
tug Louise arrived with lighters from
the Occoquan workhouse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
District Rife Clubs Standing.

Scores for the first two weeks Of the
small-bore short-ranEe rifle cham
pionship. which began May 80 with
hfty-eight civilian rife clubs entered.
announced last night. show that the
District of Columbia Rifle Club was
sixth In the hrst week with a score OF
80, and third In the second week with
score Of $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
DIED.

JACKSON. Entered into rest June Is.
1916, At 12:46 am, at his late resi-
dence, 1919 L street northwest;
WHITFIELD JACKSON. beloved hus-
band Of Annie jackson. and devoted
father of Marie Anna and Louise
Jackson. Mrs. Alice Dickinson and
Mrs. Julia E. Rodriguez.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
BENEFITS FRENCH PRISONERS.
Germany Agrees to Distribution Of
Food and Clothes.

PARIS. June Is. 12:l5 a,m.-An agree
ment has been reached between the
French and German governments for the
regular distribution Of bread and clothes
to French prisoners In Germany. Parcels
Of such supplies now can be sent In bulk
instead Of individual parcels. ~ hitherto.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
.BROOKLAND PREPARING
FOR P|CN|c-cARN|VAL
Celebration on July 4 to Be Under
Joint Auspices Of Several
Citizens Associations.

Brookland ID preparing for its annual
community picnic and athletic carnf-
val. July 4. at Fort Bunker Hill. Plans
were made at an enthusiastic meeting
in the home of NJ. NJ. Mclean. 1851
Newton street. Brookland. last night
when committees were appointed.
The celebration Is under the joint
auspices of the Brookland. University
Heights, Rhode Island and Suburban
Citizens associations. M. NJ Mclean
was chosen general chairman and NJ.
A Claveloux general secretary. The
committees are to meet again Friday
evening.
F. T. Howe. who has been general
manager Of the athletic events for the
last four or Ave years. Will again Do
chairman of the athletic committee.
national reputation as the orator OF
the day, and to have Brookland school
children participate in the program.
Committees Selected.
The celebration will start at $3.50 pm
on the old fort at 18th and Otis streets.
The committees have been selected as
follows:
Program-M NJ Mclean. chairman;
Charles F. Tansill and G. L. Clayton.
Athletics and fireworks-F. T. Howe,
j. H Ledger, A. J. Williams. Fred Tan
sill, A. A. Ormsby, M. A. Claveloux. A.
Minnick, DIR. William Turner. A. A. Car
penter, j. T. Williams, d. H. Oertly, w.
8. Ayres and S. w. Burgess
Grounds and decoration-B. e. Hutch
inson. chairman; ]. T. Williams. Alfred
Jeffery. Perry Charles and S. D. Boss.
Refreshments-E. C. Saltzman. c. e.
Remsberg. H. J. Savage. Joseph Krause
and M. A. Claveloux.
Finance-L. r. Wilson. e. W. Turner.
B. c. Washington. E. D. Stocking,
NJ. F. Norwood. D. S. Pollock, c. E.
Remsberg, r. e. Hutchinson. NJ. A.
Claveloux, A. Minnich and ]. F. Leech.
Music-D. H. Oertly. H. A. Leaf. viii
liam Turner, W. H. Barnholt and Will
liam Galbraith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
Argentina hot Seeking Loan.

BUENos AIRES. June 1.-THE min
lister of finance. DR.. Francisco Oliver.
today denied the reports that the Ar
Gentins government was negotiating
TOR a loan OF from 100000 to
sl00. 100000 in New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
Makes an Eighty-Foot Dive.

The pictures show several thousand
members of The Army OF the Cross"
attacking the oriental city. the danger
Of the beautiful young woman being
sbout to b. burned at the stake, the In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
Invitation for July 4.

Representative Martin Madden Of I'LL
nois formally presented an invitation to
the republican nominee to speak July 4
at big political celebration and parade
in Chicago. This invitation was taken
under advisement. but 1t was predicted
last night that Mr.. Hughes will not ac-
cept, as he IL strongly inclined to accept
another invitation previously extended.
Representative Richard w. Austin of
Tennessee urged Mr.. Hughes to make a
! real campaign in Tennessee and through
the neighboring states for the southern
votes.
Senator James H. Brady of Idaho, al
though sick. called for a few minutes
to pay his respects and promise sup
port.
Senator John D. Works of Califor-
MIA, who recently made speech in the
Senate saying that Mr.. Hughes ought
not to be candidate and should not
be a party to a raid on the Supreme
Court bench. even as the democrats are
now complaining. was a Hughes caller.
He said he still believes he is right,
but that he will gladly support the re-
publican nominee. and came to tell
him SO. He is claimed as progressive
leader
Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas said
on leaving that he told the candidate
that Kansas will go for him by $4,000
to 100000.
A California group, representing the
old guard" oil interests and a strong
railroad contingent. assured Mr.. Hughes
that California will be carried for him
by more than 100000. In this party
were former Gov. J. N. Gillette. Francis
B. Loomis. who was assistant attorney
general in the Roosevelt administra-
ton, and former Judge F. H Short
They pointed out that California has
had two republican parties, each of
which was bigger than the democratic
party in the state and that both of
these parties propose to get together
for Hughes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
CALLERS PLEDGE
HUGHES SUPPORT
Iowa, chairman Of the congressiona
campaign committee.
Borah Predicts Meeting,

Iowa, chairman of the congressional
campaign committee.
Borah Predicts Meeting.
Probably the most significant act and
utterance of the day regarding partv
unification came from Senator Borah,
following a conference with Mr.. Hughes
regarding campaign organization plans
and the choice of a new chairman for
the republican national committee When
asked if Mr.. Hughes would go to see
Col Roosevelt. or II Col. Roosevelt would
call on Mr.. Hughes. the senator said:
..Neither-they will meet"
Representative William d. Stephens of
California, now classed as a progressive,
said he wanted to congratulate Mr..
Hughes and to promise him his support
He said he proposed to register as a re-
publican when he goes home. and is 60
ing to make campaign for Hughes
election.
Uncle Joe" Cannon called upon the
candidate about Sis last evening, ac-
York. a former congressman who nursed
the Root boom in Chicago. They re-
NAMED for more than half an hour. and
when asked. as he was leaving, for some
statement regarding his attitude and
opinions, Uncle Joe" made this charac-
teristic response:
Allah ii Alla-There is but one God,
and Mahomet Is his prophet" This was
translated as meaning There is but one
candidate for the presidency. and I'm
for him.
Senator Thomas Sterling Of South Da-
kota was pleased with his brief visit in
the candidates library. He said he prom
Used all the support in his power and that
prospects look bright, and he told Mr..
Hughes SO.
Former Senator Marion Butler of North
Carolina, a former Roosevelt enthusiast.
told Mr.. Hughes that the republicans
have a chance in North Carolina to carry
the state. He said he had recently been
down there and that the party is work.
ing well together and all seemed pleased.
He found the party getting together for
a vigorous campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
Danville Hotels Display Warning.

In Danville hotel Hobbies signs ap-
peared tonight. reading:
Don't ask for cigars or tobacco on
Sunday. We cannot sell"
Lynchburg will prohibit the sale of
gasoline, soft drinks and tobacco and
the operation of shoeshine establish
ments, but will allow the operation of
newspapers. street cars. telephone and
telegraph companies
The mayor of Roanoke tonight in
structed that the custer law must not
alter the present enforcement of the
laws. either during the week days or on
Sundays. No test cases were contem-
plated. il was said.
Petersburg authorities also have an
nounced there will be no material cur
tailment of usual Sunday activities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
|CO[. ROOSEVELT MOTORS
TOOySTER BAY HOME
Illness Diagnosed as Pleurisy-Con.
fers Regarding Moose-G. o. P.
Alliance.

OYSTER BAY, n. Y, June 17.-Theo-
dore Roosevelt. who is suffering from
what his physicians say is a slight
attack of pleurisy. returned to his
home at Sycamore Hill late today from
New York. He came by automobile
and was accompanied by Mrs. Roose-
welt and their son. Quentin. He was
unattended on the trip by a physician.
He declined to see newspaper men to-
night. but sent out word that he was
'all right" and had nothing to say
regarding the political situation.
Persons who saw Col. Roosevelt said
he appeared much fatigued from the
long journey by motor car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
Has Political Conference.

Before leaving New York Col Roose-
welt had a conference with several
progressive leaders regarding the pro-
posal that the proRressives give their
support to Charles Evans Hughes, re-
publican candidate for President.
George w. Perkins, who. with Gov.
Hiram johnson Of California and Ray
mond Robins Of Chicago. attended the
conference, said just before the colonel's
departure:
LAS yet there Is nothing definite that
can be said. There are negotiations
under way and / believe they are pro-
crossing in a friendly and satisfactory
manner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
Statute Carries With 1t Re-
vlvaI Of Regulations Dis
regarded for Years.
OFFICIAL OPINIONS VARY
ON SCOPE OF ENACTMENT
Legislation Designed to Secure Rigid
Application Of the Prohibition
Measure Recently Adopted.

RICHMOND. Va. July 17.-Closing OF
the segregated districts of Norfolk,
Newport News and Roanoke at mid
night tonight was the first action taken
as a result of virginias new custer
law, by which public officials of trust
may be removed for not enforcing all
statutes. The measure was passed by
the recent legislature to secure rigid
enforcement of the prohibition law. but
It also revives blue laws" that for
years have remained all but forgotten.
One of the most perplexing problems
the authorities have to face is con-
tanned in q law written on the statute
books many years ago prohibiting "un-
necessary work on Sunday Earlier
in the week word had gone forth in
several cities that the officials would
take no chances and would enforce
every law to the letter. but tonight in
dications were that in the majority OF
the cities a more liberal Interpretation
would be made, and what promised To
be the "bluest' Sunday in Virginia his
tory probably will not fulfill first OK
pectations.
Conflict Of Opinions.
Various commonwealth's attorneys
have given conflicting opinions as 10
what the word necessary" embraces.
In Richmond the officials have admit
ted themselves puzzled as TO what
course to pursue and test cases will be
made for future guidance.
Warrants have been prepored for the
arrest of one employe Of every concern
doing business tomorrow, but street
cars, newspapers. telegraph and tele-
phone companies will operate as usual.
and there will be no interference with
deliveries of baggage. ice, bread and
milk. Newsboys will be allowed on the
afr IN hut arrested -
orderly conduct if they make any I'M
due noise in crying their wares. Drug
stores will remain open for the filling
Of necessary prescriptions.
Observance in Other Cities.
Beyond closing the segregated dis
tricts, Norfolk will not be greatly af-
fected under the new order. Under
an opinion by Commonwealth Attorney
Shackleford. sale of soft drinks. news
papers and works Of general utility
will be recognized as public necessi-
ties, Sales of candies and other con-
fections by drug stores. however, Will
not be permitted.
Newport News, in addition to abol-
ishing the segregated district. will fol-
low the example of Richmond in maxi
ing test cases. but will make excep-
tions of steamship companies, street
railways and steam railroads. Hebrew
merchants who observe closing law
Saturday will not be molested.
The mayor of Bristol has announced
that all labor except that. of charity
Newspapers will be sold on the streets
tomorrow. but will be prohibited on
subsequent Sundays. Restaurants. ho-
tells. street cars, taxicabs and transfer
companies will be allowed to do bust
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18

following hot trails over the line, the
Americans undoubtedly would with
draw to the American side and intrench
to repel any attempt to follow them.
Chicago eagle., 1916-04-01

approached the counter and asked for
two licenses, naming different min
lister In each license to perform the
c. -emony. With the departure OF the
bride and bridegroom.to-be, the re-
porter walked over to take a look
at the book. It is common occur
renee for persons desiring to be mar
ried to have two ceremonies per.
formed, but the newspaper man deter.
mined to have some fun with the colo
mel.
"Hey, colonel, you've made q mis-
Chicago eagle., 1916-04-01
Is Washington a City Of Snobs and Snubs7

essentially
nobs snubs Everybody
physical nd
Chicago eagle., 1916-04-01

Ing to assume 100000 Of taxes for
the police. now paid by saloon licen-
seS.
~A
James r. Buckley. Chief Clerk In
the Criminal Court Clerks ONCE. 10
always adding to the efficiency Of the
public service.
!, ~
We'll Done. Wilson and Dunno" 10
the Democratic battlecry.
Judge Jacob n. Hopkins 10 being
talked Of for President Of the Illinois
Athletic Club. and also for the Supe-
rior Court.
~~
Charles c. Breyer 10 one Of the best
liked men on the Northwest Side. He
10 noted for his public spirit and Do
votion to the interests Of bis fellow
citizens.
~
Edward J. Birk. the well known
brewer. makes friends everywhere hs
Chicago eagle., 1916-04-01

will for all time practices
smugge, least to
O much their valuation.
officials and New York have arrived at
Mrs Whitney Warren OF New York.
Americas noted architects who charged by
bringing duiable articles under undervalua-
investigated by the New York federal grand
will be found not Federal
the Wash
Warren for the for
undevaued goods and for the collection from her OF
all justice
vigorously and expected that the
be completed in a short time
Chicago eagle., 1916-04-01

goes and would make great race for
public once II he would allow his
name to be used.
~
John 2. vogelsang 10 the dean OF
Chicago restaurant men.
-
Judge Harry Z. Dolan has made Q
grand record a. Municipal Judge.
~6
Daniel L. Cruice. the able lawyer.
would make q good Judge.
With President Wilson heading the
ticket. the Democrats believe that
they have good chance to carry the
Nelson N. Lampert should be nom.
mated and elected State Treasurer.
Rivers McNeill 70 making Q good
record 40 collector Of customs and 70.
decting credit on President Wilson.
Chicago eagle., 1916-04-01


follow the other
The Massachusetts is from
and return partly by land and by
times week during the months and six times winter
the service Ia $4,000
The Alaska
Fairbanks q
100000 and winter
aeropane allow
the required
Chicago eagle., 1916-04-01

calling
license issued the
he with that|'
explained which performed hrst
should Mr. and
whether he made mistake Others
hopelessy
possible Chief Covnston
he in settle the