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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-02-27
WIT AND JEST
MARX FEAST
Gridiron Club Makes Merry
at Annual Banquet in
" New Willard. .~ -
PRESIDENT AMONG NOTED r,s
GUESTS IN ATTENDANCE
Curtain of Dignity About Great and
Near-Great Dropped as King
- Satire Treads Boards.

To the tuneful melodies of the OPP
eretta "orpheus and Eurydice." the
guests of the Gridiron Club. at the
dinner last evening at the New Will
lard, descended into Hades and came
back to earth again to witness, among
other things. the start to the Chicago
and st. Louis conventions of the pros
pective candidates for presidential
honors. The large ballroom was deco
rated by Small in a most artistic
manner. There was a profusion OF
American Beauty roses. orchids and
spring flowers. A soft red glow dur
ing part Of the evening added to the
realism of the event. An unusually
distinguished assemblage enjoyed the
wit and humor Of the evenings en-
tertainment..
President Wilson. Vice President
Marshall. Ambassador de CANA, the
Minister from Bolivia; the Chinese
Minister. Cabinet officers, Senators,
Representatives in Congress, leaders in
finance, distinguished army and navy
officers, and men prominent in all
walks of life. were there.
Innings With T. r.
President Strayer welcomed the
guests. The Gridiron quartet sang
There's Music in the Air" The Grid
iron flashed and the fun was on.
Hardly had the diners finished the
oysters when a, member of. the club
arose and said: MFR. President. the
hour for the Inauguration of a presi-
dent having arrived, i desire that the
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London Papers Hint
at German Success

pecial Cable to The wAshiRFto1 Herald.
London, Feb. 26.-The develop
ments OF the great German Of
fensive dominate the" news col
umns in all the papers which
eagerly weigh the possibilities OF
ultimate rs-eess for the Germans
The Globe Bays:
"The Germans are cndeavoring
to repeat at Verdun the tactics
carried out with such success by
Won Msckenssn last spring on the
Dunajec. The Germans then con-
centrated on a short front huge
numbers of men and guns and
lust blasted their way through.
The result was the Russian re-
treat.
This method necessiiates simP-
" a frightful loss OF life, the
attacking troops being indeed
used as so much cannon fodder.
The Evening News, alluding TO
the fall of Fort Dousumont,
says:
THE news is unpleasant and
unexpected. The famous Bran
denburg corps ranks with the
Prussisu guard in driving force
and is one OF the kaiser's dear
est favorites."
The Westminster Gazette men
tions that the crown princes
army was strengthened by five
corps for the great effort against
Verdun and by new troops drawn
from the Russian front.
This fact" it goes on, brings
home the necessity the Germans
arc under TO make their attack
now if they wish to decide mat
tiers in the west before spring
makes it possible for Russia to
move in full strength in the east.
If the blow fails, Germany viii
be so much less able to hold up
the weight of the Russians"
The Evening Standard says:
France is fighting grimly with
a full knowledge of the conse-
quenccs of failure and with no
enervating optimism, such as has
been the bane Of this country.
Tho French think as We think
that if the attempt fails, that fail
ure will be decisive, but they arc
wisely prepared for the worst"
The Pail Mall Gazette SAYS:
at is within the power Of any
belligerent to effect gains of
ground by paying a disproportion-
ate price. Neither France nor her
allies will pay undue significance
to the fact that the invader is
forcing his way nearer Nerdun,
but the violence of the onslaught
might almost suggest that Ger
many will pay anything for a
resounding achievement"
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Confident of Support, Presi-
dent Awaits Action By Con-
gress Regarding Stand.
MAY HASTEN BALLOTING
Executive Feels Sure Capitol
Will Defeat Proposal to
Warn Americans Off Ships.
BERLIN REPLY ON SUB
DISPUTE Is RECEIVED

Count ven BernsterfY, the Ger
man Ambassador, yesterday re-
ceived n lengthy Communication
from Berlin. Embassy officials
were mt work most of the after
noon DECIDING and TRANSMITTING
the document.
The communication is, pre-
sumed to be the reply of the
Berlin foreign office, to the In
auiries of the United States as
to whether the submarine dec
Iaration nuIlifies past assurances
given by Germany.
Authoritative forecasts of this
reply prepared the State Depart
meat for proposal to discuss
the question of offensive and
defensive armament. Secretary
Lansing said the United States
will agree to such a discussion.
IL is expected that Count Won
Bernstorn will deliver the Ger
man reply to the State Depart
ment tomorrow.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-02-27
Representative Gallivan Obtains Consent to
File Minority Report on Bill.
Dangers Unmasked
NOT A REAL EIGHT-HoUR PLAN
Project Contempates Minimum of Eight Hours Making 1t
Possible to Saddle Even Longer Hours on Clerks
Retail Merchants Launch Campaign.

From myriad added impetus yesterday the
Borand BILL pro-
add hour the working day for the majority of the Federal
employees of the National Capital . .. -....--.
The paved for united Congressional the proposal
when Representative Gan of Massachusetts, obtained
to file minority report the legislative bill.
New light the obnoxious features of the Borand
shed by Mr. Gaan, who pointed that the proposal for
eighOur working day. but for working day with
eight hours thus making possible saddle employees
working day in of eight hours.
Retail Merchants Association lent full force the campaign by
resolutions opposing the plan and by launching
fare against the proposal
National Association of Civil Service Employees has outlined plans
make the crusade of nationwide proportions
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Dardanelles Hit
By Allied Fleet

SPECIAL CSbis TO The Waktissson Hsrs'd
Constsutinop!e, via Berlin and Amster-
dam, Feb. s6.-Another bombsrdment of
the Turkish positions at the DardaneIles
by allied wsrships was reported in the
following official statement today:
ION Wednesday an enemy armored
cruiser and two other wsrships fired
shells unsuccessfully against the coast
Of KiHspsla and Musmuk.
~ a bsttleship and cruiser fired soms
shells against our positions at seds -ss-
Bshr and Tekke B'rnu. at the south
western extremity Of the GsllipOH Peasn-
suls, and then retired"
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WIFE ADVISED BY CODE "ADSo
AS TO LYDlAN'S WHEREABOUTS
Special to tn. Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
New York, Feb. 26.-It uas learned
today from Postoffice authorities that
the arrest of DIR. John Grant Lyman.
alleged stock swindler. in St. Peters
burg. Fla, was accomplished through
the fugitive's curiosity. a
Lyman was safely on his way to
Honduras when he turned his yacht
to shore to get copies of New York
newspapers.
During the time Lyman was flee
ing from the police by automobile, he
kept in touch with his wife through
code advertisements in New York
newspapers, purporting to seek an
English valet.
1t also was learned that during his
flight. Lyman transferred cash and
securities to his wife's name.
Several of these: transfers were &C.
complished in Washington,
Throughout his flight, Lyman
travelled by automobile, having his
trunks shipped. ahead under. an as
sumed name. He left his machine to
go to sea in yacht.
Lyman was headed for Honduras,
he admitted, after being identified by
a Los Angeles man.
The first clue to Lynlan's where
abouts were given by stenogrsphcr
in Richmond, Va. ~
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-02-27
DOUAUMONTS FALL ANNOUNCED.
Franco Statement.


Neither official statement from Paris
today admits the fall Of the fort. To-
nights oommunique, however, says:
a furious struggle has been in prog
gress around Fort Douaumont. which Is
an advanced unit OF the old defensive
organization OF Verdun fortress The po-
sitiOn carried this morning by the enemy
after several frUitIess assaults. which
cost very heavy losses, has again been
reached and passed by our troops. whom
the enemy, despite an his efforts. has not
been able to throw back
The German Official report referring to
the storminE and capture OF Fort Dou-
aumont gives the time OF the action ~
/ yesterday friday Afternoon the
French night report refers 70 position
captured 10y the Germans ''arou I'd Fort
Douaumont' this Saturday morning Il
is not clear. therefore, whether the
Frenc claim 20 have recaptured Dou-
sumont or a further position, probably
south OF the fort. won by the Germans
this morning following tbe fall Of tne
fort.
Fort Douaumont is only four niles
from Verdun and was the keystone OF
the French ring Of fOrtincations on the
northeast. Tho entire fortress, hither-
to considered impreEnabIe, is put in
peril Of capture.
Turning Movement Started.
Nerdun is now menaced by a great
encirc,ing movement Of which the north
err drive was only the FIRST maneuver.
With the ST. MihieI salient as its base.
another strong force OF Germans has be
gun turning movement against the
French line from the east and south
east
The French resistance on the plain OF
the Woevre has been completely broken.
according to Berlin, and today the Ger
mans were pursuing their beaten foe
along this front as far as a point south
Of the highway from Paris to Metz, on
which Verdun is located.
Both London and Paris view the latest
offensive OF the Germans in the most
serious light
In London tonight the rumor was per
sistentIy circulated that the entire for
tress had fallen.
London and Paris critics were inclined
TO the opinion that the weight OF the
French guns and the heavy re-enforce-
ments which have been moved from the
reserve strength to that part OF the. line
would b. successful in breaking the force
OF the German attack before the inner
ring Of fortiacations
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-02-27
Emperor Visits Naval Base

Beerlin, Feb. q Coy wireless).-Emperor
william visited naval headquarters at
wilheimshaven on Wednesday. 1t was
announced today. He arrived In the
morning and left Ia the afternoon
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Commerce Raider Reported.

German commerce raider is lurking in
the steamer lanes of the northern coast
Of Spain was the information brought
here today by the transatlantic liner
Chicago, which had narrow escape
from capture on the night of February
II off the Bay of Biscay.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-02-27
Steamer Franklin Arrives.

Boston, Feb. a-The British steamer
Franklin believed to have been captured
and sunk by q German raider arrived
here today. a week overdue on account
OF gales. Immediately upon arrival Capt
Park was handed sealed orders from the
British admiralty which requisitioned the
boat after 1t had left Glasgow.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-02-27
No Official Announcement Made After Ger
man Report Of Fort Douaumonts Fall
Is Sent Out From Berlin.
KAISER DIRECTS HIS TROOPS
Final Assault on Outer Defense Of French Stronghold
Made in Binding SnoSsstorm.
Statements Conflict.
By W. ORION TEwsoN.


Special to The
London. Feb 26-London seehed tonight with that the
fortress of Verdun had fallen.
The newspaper beesd inquiries but the absence Of
Berlin had huiedy announced
message the Ormns Of Fort DOuaumon there kcs although
possibilities of the capture of Vdun widely discussed the West
End clubs and the hotel smoking
DOUAUMoNT'S FALL ANNOUNCED.
Germany officially announced that Fort DOusumon Of the ohhc.-
Verdun taken by yesterday and firmly
held by the Germans
The Kaiser witnessed the Of the fort by the Of the
princes Amy final assault made by the TentyOur Regiment
Brandenburgers in binding snOWstorm.
battle around Verdun the greatest fought the beginning
the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-02-27

UnofficisI Figures Put yerdun Casu-
alties Way Up.
Paris, Feb. 2s.-For fury, and weight
of men and guns the battle OF Verdun
has had few presidents in. the war.
The losses have been terrific on both
sides. The German casualties, ac-
cordins to what Paris terms an au-
thoritative source. are placed at more
than 100000.
The French losses probably have
been nearly as great. despite the fact
that their defense has been made in
the trenches and behind armorel
works.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-02-27
Two British Steamers Torpedoed.

London. Feb. 6.-The British steam
ers Densby and TUNNEL have been sunk
BY German submarines. The Densby
was a vessel of a.sS7 tons. which recently
sailed from Huels for La Panice. The
TUNNEL was much smaller. displzclns
only 5s1 tons.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-02-27
Typhus Declines School, to Omen

Mexico City. Feb. 8.-As a result of the
decrease of ,typhus the board of health
the public schools be reopened The
board of health hopes to stamp out the
epidemic by the time the rainy season
opens next month
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Thirty.sys Steamers Requisitioned

Rome. Feb 26.-The Italian govern
ment has requistioned thirty-hve German
and Austrian steamers that were in Itsl-
Ian ports when the war began.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-02-27
ARMY
AGREED UPON
House Military Affairs Com
mittee Votes for 49,
600 Men.
PRESIDENT MAY RECRUIT UP
TO 1850 IF BILL PASSES
Measure Provides for 1000 Officers
and Doubles Appointments at
West Point.

The army reorganiza ton bill to pro-
vide increased hand defense was agreed
upon yesterday by the House military
affairs committee after a session of
strenuous voting. The committee included
in the bili~ an increase in the regular
army to 1900 men, two thousand more
than the War Department recommends
tons called for. The regular army pro-
vision also provides for a two per cent
leeway in enlistments which would al
low the President to recruit the army
UP to about $4,000 men.
The committee included in the bill prac-
ticaliy all of the proposals Incorporated
in the original draft framed a week ago
The liberalization of the militia as orig
inally proposed was adopted in toto and
without opposition. 1t was agreed, how
ever, to provide for the enlistment IL
militiamen on the basis of minimum OF
20 and maximum OF 500 for each con-
gressional district with an additional 900
to 800 at large in each State for each
United States Senator. . 49,. .,
@.r' Way Draft MILITIA.
The militia provisions give the Presi-
dent authority to draft the militia into
the Federal service in-war time and
also gives to the secretary. of war ex-
tensive authority over the organization,
training and discipline. of the State. troops.
Provision in the BILL for additional
regular army officers to be, used as in
structors IN military schools throughout
the country was Increased by. the COM
mittee. Instead of 7ss officers for this
service, the measure will provide for
1000 officers and viii give The War De-
partment wide discretion in detailing Of
ficers from other duties to conduct MILL
tary education in State schools.
The committee voted favorably on the
proposal to double the appointments to
West Point and to provide the additional
accommodations at the academy for the
increased number Of cadets
The committee, Chairman Hay said,
would take final vote on the bill as
whole on next Wednesday and that
the favorable report on the measure
would be framed and submitted to the
House by week from Monday.
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London. Feb S.-Efforts OF the anti
German League to destroy forever Ger
many's commercial prestige are 10 be
aided in the near future by the British
government
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Visit New Orleans, Mobile. Pensacola
During Mardi Grae. Low round-trip
fares. Feb. rs to Mar. g. Through Sleep
ing cars. Southern Ry.s 7e5 18th St.
Adv.
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TIE Convenient wsy-Aagvst. Special
Tos Columbia Affer. Augusta t.sv. wAsanassss
: .. N dsly. scuthen Rslw.s-Ao,.
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BLAME WRECK
ON DEAD MAN
New Haven Probe Develops
Belief Engineer Was Life
less When Crash Came.
SIGNALS AND FLAGMAN
PASSED WITHOUT HEED
Federal and State Officials Find All
Safety Devices in Perfect Work
ing Order. Is Report.
sal to The wsshingt- Hrnld.

Special to The Washington Herald.
New Haven. Conn, Feb. sS.-That En-
gineer Curtis was dead at his post is the
startling explanation, advanced today, of
the New Haven wreck at Milford last
Tuesday.
Federal and State officials, including
representatives OF the Interstate Com
merce Commission and the Connecticut
Public Utilities Commission, went to Mil
ford today with New Haven road off,
Gals. They inspected the automatic sig
nal system at and near the scene of the
triple crash.
From Milford the officials went afoot
along the New Haven right of way to the
scene of the wreck, noting every detail
of the signal system
The. two signals, the distant and home
sigh ais. just east of where Engineer
Curtis sent train No. into collision with
train No. 70. Were unlocked and in
ispected. +.-s. .e D. ... a
Signals I'm Good Order.
1t is understood the signals were found
in good working condition. They have
been automatically performing service
in, the operation of trains since the day
of the wreck. ...-
Coroner Mix today announced that ne
had completed his investigation Of the
wreck and was at work on his findings.
It is understood the coroner is strongly
impressed by the theory, of the possibility
OF Engineer Curtis having died at the
throttle -.r
The theory is borne out by the two
facts. The signals were set against the
engineer, and no attention was paid to
the fagman sent back by train No. 70
to warn No. of the danger.
1t is believed no actual criminal re-
sponsibIlity for the wreck will be def
nitely. fixed in view Of the uncertainty
regarding Engineer Curtis.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-02-27

sNew York and Florida Special
Finest train to Florida resorts. Atlantic
Coast Line. Sis p m daily. all-stesi
ltd. trains daily i+s N. Y. ave NV
Adv.
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a S frs, announced January I. 1916. The Herald
~ guarantees full moneys worth to the purchasers
of articles advertised in the display columns of this
paper by any Washington merchant.
(ci-enIay Furnished UpoH ReqH<a).
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CONTINUED on PAGE rwo.
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200, 900 MAY BE DEAD. /.

CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE.
Evening journal., 1916-03-15
SIT. PATRICK's DAY PARTY.

Under the auspices of the member
ship committee of the Young Women's
Christian Association, st. Patrick's
party will be given in the gymnasium
of the association building on Satur-
day evening. All members of the as
sociation are invited, but special invi-
tations will be sent to all those who
have joined the association since Sep
tember. The following invitation has
been sent on st. Patrick's postcards:
"lf you will make a presentation,
At the Young Women's Christian As
sOciation,
OF a potato. commonly known as
spudts),
On the eve of March is, in the green
est Of your duds,
We will welcome you most hearty
To our Membership Party
In the Gym
The committee on arrangements
consists of the following: Mrs j. e.
Humes. Miss Mildred Kershaw. Miss
Mary Coke. Miss Douglas, Miss Edna
Kindell Miss Mabel Groves, Miss
Gertrude Casperson and Miss Ada
Bell.
Evening journal., 1916-03-15
KENT Will issue
MORE ROAD BONDS
Will Make a Total of $75,-
600 of 100000 Author
lied by Legislature
TAX COLLECTORS
NAMED BY COURT

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Deh March 15.-The Kent
County Levy Court yesterday author
lied the issuance Of $40, 900 additional
good roads bonds for the improvement
OF the county roads during this year.
In February an issue of $4,000 was
authorized and the bonds were sold
last week. With the new issue au-
thorized yesterday, Kent county will
have issued since 1913, $4,000 worth
of bonds for road Improvement, out
Of the 100000 authorized by an act
Of the Legislature. The court also
authorized the Improvement of many
of the county roads this year by the
county engineer, from the current
funds.
The court elected the following tax
collectors for the fiscal year: First
/ district. Ii. ID. Boyer. Smyrna; sec
ond, Cove S. Short, Little Creek, third
| Charles c. COverdale. Kenton: fourth
/ W. Il. Webb. Jr.. West Dover; fifth
! W. II. Dewitt, Dover; sixth, Alexander
f. Meredith, Willow Grove; seventh
J. Evans Cock. Wyoming eighth Da-
/ yld II. Robbins. Frederick: ninth
Manlove H. Adams, Harrington: tenth
Harry H. Vinyard, Milford.
Bridgetenders were appointed as
follows: Barker's Landing. Robert x
( Knight; Lebanon. Isaac Story; Little
Creek, Joseph Gamble; Leipsic, James
/ Parker; Flemming's Landing, Annie
l.. Gibbons.
John Abbott Of Little Creek. was
named as overseer of the Mahon's
Right House Road
A resolution was adopted ordering
the Phoenix Light and Power Com
pany. with lines running between Eel
ton and the outlying districts, to re-
lmove all of their iron steps on the
Phoenix light poles to within ter
feet Of the ground This action was
taken following a discussion over thc
injuries received some weeks ago by
a young boy who had climbed one Of
the company's poles near FELTON,. ant
was seriously injured when he fell
against the heavily charged electric
light wires.
Evening journal., 1916-03-15
CHILDREN'S AUXILIARY
At Homeopathic HOSPITAL

Members OF the auxiliary of the
homeopathic Hospital have issued in
vitations to a large number OF their
young friends for a party on next
Monday afternoon at the hospital
from 4 until o'clock IL viii be a
membership party. and children at
tending will be taken into the mem-
bership Of the board, which Will be
reorganizod on that afternoon. All
children wishing TO become members
of this board are invited TO be present.
The annual dues are so cents.
Money secured by the auxiliary board
goes toward the support Of the chill
dren's ward at the hospital. The Of
fccrs Of the board and the advisory
committee VIII be present to receive
their little guests and to extend TO
them a hearty welcome. There will
be an entertainment arranged by Miss
lclinOr Colby, and following the en-
tertainment refreshments viii be
served.
The invitation committee in charge
of the affair comprises Mrs. William
Goldsborough Miss Jessie Seaman
Miss Edith Belts and Miss Caroline
| Phillips.
The auxiliary board OF the HomeO-
pathic Hospital was recently called
together by the new chairman, Miss
Helen McCaulley. and the other mem
bers OF the advisory committee, Mrs
William Goldsborough, Mrs. j. Mer-
/ rick Horn Miss Jessie SeamOn Miss
Elinor Colby and Miss Marion Bead
enkopf The following officers Of the
board have been elected: President
Louise Stirling; recording secretary
Anna Negendank; corresponding sec
retary. Marion Belts; treasurer, Sam
| ucl MarOncy