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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-12-23
VILLA CAPTURES TORREON-
CONTROLS RAILWAY

FL Paso, Tex, Dec. 23.-Villa to-
day is in possession of Torreon, the
most important railway center in
Northern Mexico.
At 1 O'Clock yesterday the bandit
forces marched into the city.
In<aR early morning assault yes
terday the Villistas had met with a
brief resistance from the Carranzis-
ia garrison, which then abandoned
the city.
This stroke places Villa with the
height of his power since Gen. Per-
shing's expedition chased his broken
bands into Durango.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-12-23
U. S. MAY ENTER ALLIANCE TO
GUARANTEE PEACE

Washington, Dec. 23.-The U. S.
may have to enter what has preVi-
ously been regarded as ian entan-
Cling alliance" if present peace ne
gotiations go down to the point of
International enforcement of peace
guarantees.
The state department announced
this officially today for the first time.
Sec'y Lansing today held it to be
somewhat premature to discuss such
problems at this time, but indicated
this government had considered the
possible necessity for an alliance if
any peace agreement is to bind.
The department manifestly regret
ted the allied Interpretation that
Pres. Wilson, himself, had said both
sides in Europe were fighting for the
same things.
It was pointed out that the peace
note specifically said that leaders of
both sides had named the things for
which they were fighting and that
their statements of purpose had
agreed.
In the matter of the possible al
lance, it was held that the U. S. nat
uraIly would link itself with the pan
American nations.
-O-0
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-12-23
GOES TO JAIL IN ORDER TO GET
CHRISTMAS DINNER

Denver, Col, Dec. 23.-Homeless,
hungry and old, John Ryan, Sc, to-
day is assured of his Christmas din
ner. But he will eat it in the county
jail
Yesterday Ryan smashed one of
glass writing desks in the corridor of
the Denver pOstofice and was ar
rested. Questioned as to his motive,
he replied
Because Pm tired of going hun
cry all the time. Pm tired Of hav-
ing no home and no place sleep. This
will get me in Jail and I'll get a
Christmas dinner anyhow"
Evening star., 1916-08-24

few addresses, and those distributed so
as not to take him far afield. But if the
republicans carry Maine by substan-
tial majority, showing an effective re-
union of party factions and return to
the old time republican spirit, the Presi-
dent may--see the advisability of max
ing appeals in person over a wide area,
and forsake the shade and comforts of
Shadow Lawn for the heat and burdens
of railroad journeys and one-night
stands.
Champ Clark, who ranks with the best
as campaign orator, is candidate for
reelection to the House, and may have
to spend some time at home looking
after his own fences. But, of course, he
will go where the national duty calls if
call is made. as....'
Evening star., 1916-08-24
Safeguard the Public Health

The present disposition of the District
authorities to quarantine all households
in which infantile paralysis is prevalent
and to placard the premises is justified
by the situation which prevails else
where The Commissioners would be
warranted in an immediate adoption of
this measure, which, while perhaps bur
densome upon a few, nevertheless will
give reinsurance and security to the
great majority of the people.
Infantile paralysis is sufficiently prev
alent in Washington today to justify
its treatment as potential epidemic.
Under the present method of partial
quarantine and no placarding there is
no protection whatever for the well from
infection from an unsupported source.
New York officials are convinced that
the epidemic gained headway in that
city chiefly because at the outset sufi
ciently rigid quarantine and isolation
methods were not adopted. Such situ-
alton must not be permitted to develop
in Washington.
Evening star., 1916-08-24
The Deutschland Safe at Home

The reported safe arrival of the
Deutschland off the mouth of the Weser
VIII undoubtedly cause great rejoicing
III Germany and among German sympa
thizers IN this country. Probably some
who are not partisan will applaud this
achievement because of the successful
performance of most daring enterprise
which has won the admiration Of all for
its skill When the Deutschland arrived
here the 9th of July there was some dis
position to hail her accomplishment as
assuring solution of Germany's block
ade problem, but this quickly appeared
20 be faliacious, as il became evident
that not even with a large feet of these
submarine merchantmen could Germany
appreciably relieve her economic needs
The Deutschland left Bremen June %,
and thus WAS just two months i'll max
ing her round trip. She lay at Balti-
more. however, a much longer period
than was actually necessary, presumably
awaiting the arrival of her sister ship,
the Bremen. She finally departed before
the Bremen arrived. In fact, the Bremen
has not reached port, and there, is 20
Evening star., 1916-08-24
Giving the Doefish a Good Name.

The bureau of fisheries has moved
sensibly along the line of real con-
servation by giving a new and more
attractive name to the dogfsh. which
has been under the ban of public dis
favor for many years on account of
the title by which it-was generally
terial, having an excellent favor, and
it is so abundant off the American coast
that it would be valuable addition to
the food supply of this country if it
once acquired popularity. Unfortunately
the dogfsh has bad reputation, largely
on account of its name It is cousin
to the shark, and that relationship prob
ably has somewhat to do with its poor
repute. Certainly the name is not at
tractive. So the fisheries bureau has
renamed it and now calls it the gray
fish, and it will not be surprising if
under this name the erstwhile dogfsh
may soon be found in the market and
on the tables of consumers. This has
been accomplished in other cases whore
food article has been given vogue by
a change from an unpopular name. So
it may be that the dog6sh, once regarded
as nuisance by fishermen, will become
much sought after on the coasts.
Evening star., 1916-08-24
The White Paper Shortage.

The shortage in white print paper. in
this country is becoming so serious that
unless measures now being adopted to
relieve the situation are effective an
actual paper famine may prevail during
the autumn. This difficulty is the re-
suit of many causes, chief of which is
the enormous increase in the consump-
ton of print paper during the past few
years, climaxing last winter in a con-
sumption that broke all records in con
sequence of the high tide of advertising
throughout the United States, which ne
cessitated the printing of heavy editions
of the daily papers. %
The Star feels this shortage along with
all other newspapers, and is making
every effort to meet the situation. Econ
omies are being practiced by newspapers
in every city of this country at the in
sistence of the paper manufacturers,
who are giving warning of the prospect
of an inability on their part to supply
even ordinary demands at the time of
the normal increase in the size of news
papers in the fall.
The war has undoubtedly had an effect
upon the paper making industry in this
country. what with the cutting off of
foreign supplies of pulp and the use of
pulp in this country for the manufacture
of powder for export. Thus, with a
shortened supply of materials and an
increase in the consumption last winter,
it was impossible for the mills to meet
the demands at the time of greatest con
sumption, and the reserves which must
always be maintained against emergen-
cies of manufacture and transportation
were reduced to a dangerously low point
by the beginning of summer. when the
mills are able to run at greatest ca
pacity and the consumption is at lowest
point The present economies in paper
use. it is hoped may restore the reserves
and permit a distribution of paper
in the autumn to meet normal demands.
If this is not accomplished the newspa-
pers of this country may be suddenly
confronted a few weeks hence with an
absolute failure of their paper supply.
Various agencies are now seeking a
remedy for this situation, but the only
effective one available for the immedi-
ate case is economy in the use of paper.
Evening star., 1916-08-24
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
18th St. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
Mexico.

There is something persuasive in the
opinion attributed to Gen. Funston, that
the prestige of Villa is gone And it
does seem unlikely that the bandit can
'conle back" He was of mushroom quail
ity: and it is to our discredit that we
assisted in the growth of the creature.
He fourished for brief period. attract
ed a number of soldiers of fortune from
other countries, for whose exploits he
received credit, and was quoted by en-
terprising newspaper correspondents for
lofty sentiments and purposes far be-
yond his capacity to harbor or under
stand He was a balloon. too highly in
hated. and was bound to collapse.
1t is not against Villa, or any other
particular bandit, that steps should now
be taken, but against the misconeeption
and extravagances on both sides of the
border line between Mexico and the
United States that have resulted from
the long strife in that country and our
indirect relation to it If on this side
the line less use of the word "Greaser"
were made. with the accompanying de-
fractions, and on that side the line less
use of the word ''Gringo,' with the ac
eompanying detraetions, much would be
gained for both sides
Responsibility for the future is largely
with Mexico. There is no danger of
raids from this country into that. No
soldiers of ours are necessary on the
border to insure the safety of Mexicans.
Every man in uniform, regular or volun
teer, could be withdrawn without peril
to lives or property on the Mexican side.
But such is not the ease as respects
the American side Even with Villa
broken and done for, as claimed by Cen
Funston, there is yet danger of raids
from that country into this. Feeling
against Americans exists; and there are
bandits harboring in northern Mexico
cherishing all the hatred that inspired
Villa in the days of his greatest activity
Here, then, is work for the Carran-
xistas to do. If, as stated, the first chief
has 10000 soldiers in northern Mexico
he should be able to handle the bandit
question unaided. Many of his men are
probably from that section. and as ia
miliar as the bandits with all local fast
nesses and hiding places.
The tribunal soon to organize TO con
slider matters in controversy between
Mexico and America will have good
deal in hand. and the country will fol
low all reports about its progress with
sincere interest and desire for a prae-
ticai and lasting settlement.
Evening star., 1916-08-24
The Democratic Big Four.

II is announced that Mr.. Bryan, soon
to take the stump, will be starred in the
middle states and the west There is no
demand for him east That section re
mains "the enemy's country for him
He so described it twenty years ago, and
the description sti.ks.
Particularly is this true Of New York
Free silver put Mr.. Bryan out OF the run
nirg there then, and he has remained
out. And he bears now the additional
harden Of his record at Baltimore, where
he afronted not only the moneyed inter
es's OF the democracy in the Empire
s'ste. but Tammany Hall. which had sup
ported him in his three races for the
presidency. What good could he do Mr.
Ni,,on by addressing audiences there
Bu. the east is not to be neglected
fornier co.. G,ynn - 20 lee starred
eh-rr NJ. Bryan IS uuu ,.icomc tie will
's aooseG 20 repeat the success he
achieved as the keynoter at the St. Louis
convention. Until then his reputation as
an orator had been paroehial. He scored
al the convention. and since then many
calculations have been built upon him.
He will now have chance to show that
he is not one speech man.
Gov. Glynn does not labor under Mr.
Bryan's disability. He is not barred
from any section. he would probably
find welcome in all; and it may be
thai. after cuiti,ating the eastern field.
b., may -;Irn Il there is time and help
'ut' IN the west. he is an Irishman. aud
,ataga " has wit and humor along with
r!oqGeaee.
1t has not yet been decided how much
stumping the President is to do. In all
. probability that depends on the result in
Maine. If the democrats press the re-
pubiieans closely there, and particularly
if they should win. the President will be
- nucA eaeeurased he may make only q
Evening star., 1916-08-24
THE EVENING STAR THURSDAY AUGUST "a, 1916.

knowledge Of her present position. If
the Bremen does not safely land in this
country the achievement Of the Deutsch-
land in making the round trip will, be
materially discounted. If, on the other
hand, she reaches an American port and
returns safely to Germany these two
round trips will 20 far to demonstrate
the practical value of the submersible as
a cargo boat in time Of war, though to
be of economic advantage a great feet
of these craft would be required.
Evening star., 1916-08-24
Machinery.

A locomotive will give out
And halt the railway train,
And then for means you east about
To start it off again .
You've got to help it on its way
To do the best it can.
1t won't run smoothly every day
And neither will a man.
It's got to have its fuel slowed
Where heat is wanted strong,
And when it balks upon the road
You've got to see what's wrong.
Though you may strive both day anc
night
To reach perfection's plan.
II will not always run just right
And neither will man.
Evening star., 1916-08-24
Might Be Done.

"A man should never talk about what
he does not understand"
WELL replied Senator Sorghum,
sometimes he can get away with it, if
he is sure his audience doesn't under
stand it either"
Evening star., 1916-08-24
Looking On the Bright Side.

"What became of that plan you had
to get rich raising chickensa"
at wasn't altogether a success"
"Was it any kind Of successw
at didn't do me much good. But it
made a few surviving chickens very
happy and comfortable"
Evening star., 1916-08-24

Observations of Secretary Lane on the
neglected beauties of American scenery
cannot fail 70 impress the tourist. Much
Of the fascination of European travel is
due TO the incidental press agent work
done by the historians and novelists.
Evening star., 1916-08-24

A general improvement of health is re-
ported as the result of rigid food re-
strietions required by economic condi-
tions in Germany The remedy is heroic
and is attainable at far less expense.
Evening star., 1916-08-24

Domestic servants in Massachusetts,
have taken steps to organize as unions.
After hustling to secure his dinner the
ultimate consumer may be compelled to
cook it himself
Evening star., 1916-08-24

References to the United States Navy
q q junk heap are, as Admiral Dewey
has intimated, unjust as they are undig-
ni6ed. II may be slightly out of repair,
but only a spirit of extravaganza would
advocate throwing it overheard or sell
ing it for old iron
Evening star., 1916-08-24

One difference between an optimist
and a pessimist is that the pessimist can
usually give you number of tangible
reasons for feeling as he does.
Evening star., 1916-08-24

Mention of ex-President Taft as a
possible senator from Connecticut should
cause Ohio some concern. Mr.. Taft has
always been regarded as one of Ohio's
elements of distinction.
Evening star., 1916-08-24

Greece intends 10 remain on Il peace
footing, even should it be necessary to
call out every soldier in the realm to
protect the king during an election
Evening star., 1916-08-24

Washington again eommends itself as
a summer resort where the dangers of
sharks and epidemics are reduced to a
minimum.
Evening star., 1916-08-24
Reliable Happiness.

Now let us heed this thought sublime,
AS grievous rumors fly,
The oysters always here on time;
So is the pumpkin pie.
Evening star., 1916-08-24

Toiling railway men in conference
shattered the old comic representations
of capitalist as man who lolls in a
hammock and clips coupons.
Evening star., 1916-08-24

There would be a sense of relief if
legislation could dispose of infantiie
paralysis as effectually as it has disposed
of child labor
Evening star., 1916-08-24

Campaign organizations of both par
ties this year show remarkable results in
the line of hatchet burying.
Evening star., 1916-08-24

Cheaper gasoline does not prevent the
railway workers from relying on steam
as an indispensable factor in travel and
shipment
Evening star., 1916-08-24
Hay Fever Emblem

From the baltimore American. ..
Hail to the goidenrod in bloom the
national flower OF the Hay Fever re-
public,
Evening star., 1916-08-24

Villa has allowed his reputation as a
bold, bad bandit to lapse for so long a
time that he will probably never be able
to recover it,
Evening star., 1916-08-24
Not So Many Sharks Now.

From the BOSTON Transcript.
The Jersey sharks seem to have been
unable to compete with the print paper
shortage.
Evening star., 1916-08-24

II has been a slow summer for politi-
cal epigrams. Much is expected of T.
RS opening speech.
Evening star., 1916-08-24
All Girls Know This Science.

From The San Francisco Chronicle.
Michigan Agricultural College has
quite number of girls who are study
ing ''husbandry.
Evening star., 1916-08-24

Every base ball fan is a confident
optimist, and until next season is not
very long to wait
Evening star., 1916-08-24
100 YEARS OLD

The kidneys play a most important
part in causing premature old age and
ieath--the more injurious the poisons
passing thru the kidneys the sooner
comes decay"-so says a distinguished
physician. who further advises all peo-
pie who are past thirty to preserve the
vitality of the kidneys and free the
blood from poisonous elements, such as
uric acid-to drink plenty of pure
water-sweat some every day and
take "Anurc'' before meals.
This "Anuric" is put up IN tablet J
form. and can be obtained at almost
any. drug store. For that hackache
lumbaso. rheumatism. rusty Joints,
swollen feet or hands due to uric acid
In the blood. "Anuric'' quickly dis
solves the uric acid a. hot water does
sugar. It was discovered by DR.. Fierea
Of Buffalo, N. 7.
Prevent old are BY ein.ply slipping
cup Of hot water every morning before
breakfast, TAXA . little "Anuric" hefore
meals and live IA b. hunarad.--Aa.
'. yertisemsnt.
Evening star., 1916-08-24
Stream Pollution.

From the 81. Louis Globe Democrat
The creeks our ancestors drank from
with impunity were not near large
cities. -....
Evening star., 1916-08-24
Very Offensive.

From the Chicago Post.
The allies just now have a takina
way with them.
Evening star., 1916-08-24
Depressing Poetry.

From the Columbus State Jeurpsl.
Nothing 10 more depressing 70 4 cen
scientious editor than local poets.
Evening star., 1916-08-24

i've joined an anti-noise movement.
I'm going to get soap box and make a
speech about it,
Evening star., 1916-08-24
Specials for the Boys.
Two Lots of Wash Suits.

In one-Plafn White
Suits, others trimmed
with Blue and still others
Blue and Brown striped
effects. Broken sizes from
2N to 8 years
Evening star., 1916-08-24
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Constituency.

Gimme the megaphone."
.Nha+ for1r
Evening star., 1916-08-24
Odd Pieces of
Ruming, a yd.

Odd pieces Of Ruffling in
chiffon, lace and nets,
in flesh color. ecru and
all white. Values up to
soc yard.
& Bro.
Evening star., 1916-08-24

I47 Corsets, representing
.oddments OF diseontinued
models. Made. of good quail
ity batiste and coutil. Medium
and low bust. Long nips,
with hose supporters, Sizes
IS to 2S inches.
Third Floor-Lansburgh &
Bro. 80
Evening star., 1916-08-24

This is an opportunity TO secure
choice of the seasons most desir-
able weaves at price way below
regular Choose from Black and
White Shepherd Checks. Black
Mohair, Covert Cloth. Mixtures.
storm Serge, Plain and Figured
Challiea, etc. Widths are from 36
to 54 inches.
Evening star., 1916-08-24
39c Nainsook
Drawers, lOc

200 PAIRS NAINSOOk
DRAWERS-Knee length.
odd sizes. A few shirts in
the lot at the same price.
Evening star., 1916-08-24
Tubular Wash
Ties. l21dsel,

TUBULAR WASH TIES
Four Hand shapes, in
a variety of neat patterns.
An excellent woven fiber
silk fabric.
Evening star., 1916-08-24

35c 36-in. Oilcloth. .e1c
SAC 54-in. Oilcloth. SIC
Running yard.
Evening star., 1916-08-24

$50 Otis I nion suits, of white cotton and balbre
an Short with long pants long sleeves with
ing pants and athletic shirt with knee pants Sizes
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-31
Vor Pobuh.
SAYS PARDON BOARD
DID ACT OF MERCY

Editor of The Journal:
The attack of any citizen either
official or otherwise, on the governor
and the state pardon board will not
win any favor with the good thinking
people. What was the state pardon
board instituted for, if it was not to
take action when mercy was outraged
and bleeding? We could not have any
use for such an institution, if it could
not act in such case as that of the
Roberts brothers, where the cold
blooded hand of heartless prosecu-
tor is hunting the blood of the help
less in an unfortunate state of I'M
tutored, illiterate, and undeveloped
manhood
When L look at the action of those
who compose the state board of par
dons, Park Trammell, T. F. West, J,
C. Luning, w. A. McRae w. v. Knott
and w. w. Clark, the leading attor-
ney for the Roberts boys, l am made
to call up the motherhood of these
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-31
Muscogee, Florida.
APPROVES EDITORIAL
A n


Editor of The Journal:
Your editorial of Saturday urging
the reappointment of Gen. j. Gil
ford R. Foster as adjutant general,
viii commend itself to every fair
minded man in Florida. It seems in
credible that Mr.. Cats would give
heed to politicians who wish to pre-
vent the appointment Of any man
who received the endorsement of the
democratic primary, without opposi-
ton, especially so able and well quail
fled an officer as General Foster. He
has proved his worth and | person
ally know and appreciate his splendid
qualifications, through long associa-
ton with him in the military serv-
ice. 1t would be unfortunate, in
deed, for the whole state of Florida
should General Foster not be reap
pointed and it is scarcely to be be-
ieved that there i is any influence
so strong that it could be exerted to
prevent the governor-elect from car
rying out faithfully the pledges which
he has made to appoint every demo
cratic nominee, without exception.
r. M GARY.
Pensacola; Fla, Dec. Both, 1916
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-31
BETTER SCHOOLS FOR
PENSACOLA THE NEED

Editor of The Journal:
The effort being made to call an
election to establish a special school
district to embrace the incorporated
limits of the city of Pensacola, should
have the endorsement and support Of
all who are at all interested in the
progress and development of our pub
lie school system.
There are at present twelve special
school districts in the county, all be-
ing in the country district; ten of
these have a three-mill tax and two
have a two-mill tax.
By this extra assessment these
schools are enabled to extend the
school term, employ more teachers
and generally to increase the school
efficiency.
The education of our boys and
girls is the most important question
that confronts us; how very neces-
sary then it is that our schools be
properly built and equipped.
The present school board and those
in the past, have labored hard and
what they have accomplished with the
limited means at their command, is
marvellous, and the only way to in
crease the amount to be expended for
schools is to create the city into a
special school district with a levy of
at least three mills. On the present
assessment of the city, an additional
levy of three mills viii make the
state, county and special tax % mills,
the same rate that is paid in Duval
county and less than is paid in a
great many counties in the state.
This three-mill levy will produce
on the present assessment about
$4,000 per year. Think what can be
done with this amount every year OF
until we have our schools on a sound