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Evening star., 1916-09-26
Somme Front Advances.

Somme front activities have lately
been following veritable schedule.
After a general offensive along con-
siderable front there has been a brief
lull marked by immaterial trench raid
ing, with here and there a serious at
tack to straighten the line, then aerial
observations, followed by intense artil-
lery fire, climaxing in grand offensive
again. Yesterday, after rather longer
a period of waiting and preparation than
usual, caused by the heavy rains, the
French and British made another drive
north of Peronne and east of Thiepyal,
along a fifteen mile front, and took Ger
man trenches to the depth of a mile in
places. The most striking effect of this
advance was to carry the allied lines
well beyond Combles and to bring it in
deepening pocket, the neck of which
is only about one mile in width. The
fall of Combles seems certain, but the
chief interest lies not particularly in the
the allies, but in the possibility of the
capture of a large number of German
troops with munitions. The only way
out of Combles is by narrow valley to
the northeast, which is now swept by
the French and British guns from the
positions gained yesterday. If the Ger
mans at Combles do not effect their re-
treat in the course of general counter
attack which holds the French and
British stif1y on the east fanks of the
exit a serious disaster threatens the
Teutons.
In a recent interview Crown Prince
Rupprecht of Bavaria, commanding one
of the German western armies, declared
that the gains of the allies in Picardy
were of microscopic importance, not
worth the heavy sacrifices they have en-
tailed. He added that the allies were
welcome to all the ground they wished
to take at the same price. 1t is not
able, however, that Gen Won Hindenb burg
o1iy few days ago perscnahy Witnessed
and probably ordered heavy counter
offensive along the Somme front, which
was maintained for two or three days
and was repulsed at every point, it is
reported, with tremendous losses. Evi.
IDENTITY there is difference of opinion
between the German commander-i1-ch chief
aad his royal subordinate on the score
If Tie value of the territory which the
allies are now taking week by weei iii
Fieardy. Whether the territory that is
steadily being lost is of military value,
the fact remains that the allies have
now established an ascendency In the
west that cannot fail to give great un-
easiness to the German high command
Evening star., 1916-09-26
The President and Tammany

The story that the President has ex-
tended the olive branch to Tammany
and that Tammany has accepted lacks
confirmation. Chancellor Polk of the
State Department, mentioned as the me-
diator, denies in an interview all knowl-
edge of such a transaction.
If the story survives it will be for
the reason that some such arrangement
seems necessity if the democrats are
to be justified in their hopes of New
York. Tammany and the President have
been bitterly an.agonistic True, Tam
many has indorsed the President in reso-
lutions. and voted for his denomination
at st. Louis, but in a perfunctory way
The Presidents friends are still doubt
full, and suggestions have several times
been offered that something should be
done TO make the Tigers interest in the
campaign sure and effective.
Hence the story of an understanding
by which Tammany is to buckle down
to its hardest work for Mr.. Wilson this
year, and receive next year the sup
port of Mr.. Wilson if he is reelected
in its effort to regain control of New
York city.
This recalls bit of history. In 1896
Tammany returned from the democratic
national convention in a sulky and
almost rebellious mood. 1t had angrily
opposed Mr.. Cleveland's third nomina
tion, and afterward predicted the loss Of
New York to the party. Mr.. Cleve
lands friends realized that TammanJ
Evening star., 1916-09-26
Tempered Aspiration.

No joy ride now invites my soul
To thoughts Of killing time;
Let the old roller coaster roll.
It shall not claim my dime.
The ferris wheel may spin on high
Midst shouts of timorous glee;
The caroussel may swiftly fly;
They have no charms for me.
The auto, setting fumes afioat,
Meets my unenvying view.
yearn not for the motor boat
Nor yet the light canoe.
One fear alone my prospect mars
For industry or fun.
I simply wonder If the ears
On schedule time will run.
Evening star., 1916-09-26
The Presidents Dream.

In his address at Baltimore yesterday
the President said of the future OF
America respecting manufacture and
commerce:
my dream is that she will take her
place in that great field in a new spirit
which the world has never seen before
not the spirit of those who would ex-
clude others, but the spirit of those who
would excel others. I want to see Amer
lea pitted against the world, not in
selfshness, but in brains. The first
thing that brains have to feed upon is
knowledge"
His hearers, composed in large part
Of business men-grain dealers il ma
tional cohvention-gave him full atten-
tion, and much enthusiasm was mani
Tested. How much of this demonstra-
tion was due to respect for the speakers
high Office and appreciation of the COM
ptiment of his presence, and how much
to m Endorsement of the sentiments ut
tered, is fair food for speculation.
I Commerce is accepted by the world as
the slogan america first and American
efficient" spellf Mr.. Wilson subscribes to
that. The question then arises: Can
selishness be eliminated from the equa-
tione Shall we not succeed in the meas
ure that we apply our brains to selfish
nesss Can we succeed at all if we do
not socket all our endeavors in putting
our interests above all other interests,
and safeguarding them according to ac-
eepted business standards of procedure
Speaking of the tariff, and indorsing
the creation of the so-called non -parti-
san commission which less than year
ago he was opposing, the President said: :
ave have admitted that on the one
side and the other we we're talking
theories and managing policies without
a sufficient knowledge of the facts upon
which we were acting"
There are many democrats who do not
admit that. Senator Underwood and
Henry Watterson deny it. The Under
wood law, its author contends, was pre-
pared with sufficient knowledge of the
facts; and the President signed it.
As for the commission created, We may
all hope that the President may find
highly competent men for service on it.
At the same time we need not blink the
fact that in case of republican success
in November republican Congress
supporting republican President-the
work of the commission will not influ-
ence the revision of the Underwood law.
The republicans will gather their infor-
nation through their own agencies, and
not accept that gathered by Mr.. Will
sons agencies after the country has
passed adversely on Mr.. Wilson and all
his works.
The President, as he says, is dreaming,
and it remains to be seen whether the
country also is dreaming, and dreaming
his dream.
Evening star., 1916-09-26
Sincere Appreciation.

II was told that you people wouldn'
approve of my coming out here will
all these brand-new wild west Clothes
said the tenderfoot conciliatingly.
"Well, son." said Centipede Bill
"you're all wrong. Them clothes is the
admiration of this entire metropolis
I'm heart broke this minute because
had to let go in game of freezeout W.
was playin' to decide which of us was
to possess the outfit"
Evening star., 1916-09-26

The torchlight parade was well enough
in its day. But it fourished before
motor cars and electric lights were re-
garded as essential to human existence.
Evening star., 1916-09-26

Some of the authors who were ap-
preached with suggestion that they
join the American Federation of Labor
refused. So much of the average au-
thor's work is uncompensated overtime
that he might feel envious if brought
into intimate contemplation of the lux
ury of an eight-hour day.
Evening star., 1916-09-26
Women's Skirts
In Their New Fullness and Varied Fabrics

new frlness beautiful skirt you will
upon of the dress and tailored modes here Some
longer than they have been Catering
the modes-a
Dress Skirts of black ale silk Georgette
white and handsome taeta all with sufficient quail
lend themselves readily the dtended fash
lovely plated and circular effects Priced from $1,000
to $3.50.
School Skirts and skirts for the practical daily
sions made of English hairne striped pads
checks which especially desirable for we'll also
plain navy blue and black opn and boadcoth s5 SIS
We specialize Maternity Skirts of scientific and special
sign; navy black serge and popns; $575 $75
G
Evening star., 1916-09-26
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON,
Missions in Life.

"You have quit singing 4 Didn't Raise
My Boy to Be Soldier"
eyes," replied the thoughtIess vocal
list. at led too many people to decide
that my parents didn't raise me to be
a singer"
Evening star., 1916-09-26

The farmer who hears of expensive
-four and bread does not indulge in any
premature rejoicing over prospect of
proportionately large prices for wheat.
Evening star., 1916-09-26

Some Of the Carranzistas and Villistas
insist on framing up reconeiliations on
their own account instead of waiting for
the Endorsement of their chiefs
Evening star., 1916-09-26

Mr.. Calder's assertion that he had a
sure thing proved correct; but the mar
gin of safety was not as great as his
calculations had contemplated.
Evening star., 1916-09-26
Reckless Charley.

"Charley's terribly reckless man.,
said young Mrs. Torkins, admiringly.
"When did he prove it?"
last night. l told him there was a
burglar in the house and he said with
out hesitation he'd bet me fifty dollars
there wasn't. If I had taken him up, he
night have lost all that money!"
Evening star., 1916-09-26

Uncle Joe Cannon's vote for the eight
hour law is regarded by some Of his
friends as having rather spoiled his rec
ord as a standpatter.
Evening star., 1916-09-26

The Congress that recently adjourned
will be admiringly recalled as one that
managed to hold remarkably long ses-
sion without having any of its members
referred to as cZar.
Evening star., 1916-09-26

Base ball commends itself as means
Of arousing public interest by the fact
that it creates absolutely no APATHY"
and comparatively little "vituperation" !"
Evening star., 1916-09-26

As Villa is again on the warpath the
propriety is suggesting itself to Chi
huahua of again referring to him as a
general and not as a bandit.
Evening star., 1916-09-26

The advice Of Elihu Root, while re-
garded with general respect, is disre-
garded often enough in New York to
preserve him from the suspicion of be-
ing a political boss.
Evening star., 1916-09-26
UnsouRht Distinction.

Good losers greatly are admired.
We're always glad to see one.
Yet no man ever yet desired,
Down in his heart, to be one.
Evening star., 1916-09-26

A progressive's lot is not as unhappy
as there were fears it might be. Both
parties are ostentatiously eager TO make
him feel perfectly at home.
Evening star., 1916-09-26

The political prophets agree as to a
golden harvest and frost in November,
but do not coincide in their opinions Of
who will get which.
Evening star., 1916-09-26

Nobody will grudge the fuel bills if
the cold weather disposes of the infant
paralysis peril.
Evening star., 1916-09-26

The bull moose has been pronounced
extinct, but the progressive vote is still
regarded as we'll worth fighting for.
Evening star., 1916-09-26
Women's Riding Habits
In Smart New Autumn Models

rides horseback today demands habit of
rect tailored lines suitable materials and fashionable coors I
offer have the distinctive touches of fashion and
remarkable in their conception of
style and simplicity.
belong the English of garment which
sensible riding than design
before offered; they fare the Pad
Norfolk type the bottom with rubber
the oing of the the athery
your reinforced with leather
Habits be had in Oxford Cloth English Whipcord Melton
Tweeds Gabardine and White
Checked Worsted The prices from sz9o to $45so
Plain Khaki Riding Suit consisting breeches,
Evening star., 1916-09-26
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
11th ST. aud Pennsylvania Avenue.

New York Office: Tribune Bldg.
Chicago Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg.
European Office: 3 Regent St. London.
South American Office: La Vale -3il,
Buenos Aires. Argentina.
Evening star., 1916-09-26

At any rate, there are no one-term
planks this time to invite future irrita-
tion.
Evening star., 1916-09-26

IAN dat some men pears to git out
Ct an education" said Uncle Eben, dis a
lifelong desire to talk to folks dat's too
busy to listen"
Evening star., 1916-09-26

The Evening Star. with the Sunday
morning edition, is delivered by carriers
within the city at 45 cents per month;
daily only, % cents per month: Sunday
only, 20 cents per month. Orders may be
sen: by mail. or telephone Main 2t40.
Collection is made by carrier at the cnd
Of each month.
Evening star., 1916-09-26
New Riding Habits that may be transformed into
Shooting Costumes.

One is of khaki with very excelenty tailored Norfolk
and the fitted breeche with skirt that be used for
riding turned into and used in connection with
the breeche for picturesque hunting the price
$5610 Another Suit that be either Riding Habit
Hunting Costume is Of handsome corduroy
patented divided skirt, $780,
Third g ~
Evening star., 1916-09-26

Subscriptions by mai;-payablc in a d V II {.
Daily, sunday nc IL d e d, 60c per month.
Daily. Sun d y xccPte q. i0c per month.
Saturday Star. 81 year; Sunday Star, s. 40 year
Evening star., 1916-09-26
New Sweaters for Women and
Misses in Gratifying Selection.

Young and college and seminary girls partcua
fond of these Sweater styles There many that depart
the commonpace-n fact all of them do and have that differ
that confer upon garment distinction which lovers OF style
preciate.
Shetland Wool Sweaters in light and heavy weaves :
and in stripes and the fashionable plain colors they
have large and convertible collars sahe or beted
backs; $575 to $10.75.
Angora Sweaters in all the leading shades with roll
and convertible collars and sash beted back $500 to
$1075.
Knitted Sweaters in effects, which very good
for the golf course the and the school
pus at the foot ball game plain and combination color
ings, $500 to $1,000
Fiber Silk Sweaters have all the sheen and uster of
pure silk at fraction of their price. We show
Der of effective styles Copenhagen, emerald wstaria
and two-toned black and white; $6.75 and $8.75
floor street.
Evening star., 1916-09-26
WASH WAISTS AND
BLOUSES
In All the Late Autumn Modes
and Materials.

Imported Figured Voiles, with
Venice lace trimming, 5000 to $780,:
Plain Cotton Voiles. with simple and
effective ornamentation OF laces,
fri1ls and tucks, SIS to $500; Or
CANDY Blouses in sheer weaves, with
tucks and laces for trimming, S4.25'
to SS75. Tailored and Semi-T ailored
Linen Waists, S2.z5 to $500; Striped
and Figured Madras Waists, Sl.95 to
s3.95. =
Third floor, C street. :
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-31

ARE we sui dIDcLll dLlo
After glimpsing the Spring Maiden
of 1915 on the main streets Of our
home village, we fear so, Anastasia.
Can you see any resemblance, for
instance, in these very much abbre-
waited flare skirts to the grass-clOth
petticoats of the care-fTee bellies Of
Hawaii?
Do these new dangling earrings
that our very best debutantes are
wearing remind you of the orna-
ments of the happy HOttentots of
Zanzibar? eve believe that is where
the H. H dwells.)
Do you think that the sheer, silk
en- shirt waists (blouses, our fashion
editor says they are) have anything
in common with the single chaste
garment of the naiads Of the South
Sea islands?
Of course, thus far, these few kind
words will make the menfOlk smirk.
But listen, you men:
What of you who believe your
wives are just chattels like the
kitchen stove or the paTlOr rug?
What of you who paint up your
insides with Hard Stuff and try to
lick a-pOliceman?
What of you who cheer when any
body mentions Lincoln, the hberatOr
of the slaves, and then hire a few
stenOgraphers or clerks for six dol
lars a week?
The barbaFic strain in our women
folk isn't harmful; indeed, we would
be the first to protest if our own fair
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kin did not tog out as gaudy and
gaily as the others.
The barbaTic germ in men is what
concerns us most.
Are we still barbaTians? We are
afraid so, Anastasia, we are afraid so.
NOT A PRACTICAL PEOPLE
'YOu know" said the student SEN
tentiously, "the Romans had a strong
sense of the beautiful"
Eyes, agreed Mr.. McGudley, but
then they wasn't very practical
Them Roman candles is very pretty
to look at, but its tarnation hard to
read by 'em. Ladies' Home Jour
nal =
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-28

CAUSES
DEATHS

CLEVELAND, o., March U.s.
j. b. Lewis, a solicitor, and Mrs.
Elizabeth Simpkins saleswoman
were burned to death and score
of persons were injured early to-
day when flames swept through
the third floor of the Foster
apartments at 1117 Prospect ave-
nue..
Police are searching for a
masked man who, according to the
story told by Miss Bessie Reimer,
waitress, entered her room on
the third floor, bound and gagged
her and set fire to the building.
One hundred persons were res
cued by ladders and fire nets.
Three men and one woman are
held at police headquarters and a
police guard was placed at the
bedside of Miss Reimer at hos
pital where she is suffering from
broken shoulder.
Some of those held by the po-
lice were involved in white slave
Investigation a few days ago, fol-
lowing which one woman was sent
to prison.
In this case the Reimer girl
was the alleged victim.
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Peters declared today that, al
though some of the guards at the
prison looked upon him with hos
tility after he had revealed mis-
identity, and suspected him of
being a "stool-pigeon,' he was
treated with utmost considera-
tion by Warden Henry Drum.
Drum Not Wrathy.
81 did not know Warden
Drum" said the reporter. 81 had
met him. of course, when en-
tered the prison. For | had to
tell him my highly fabricated
story of arrest for forgery, con-
viction, and sentence to the pen
itentiary, before | gained admis-
sion.
when told him Sunday
night who | was, ] expected that
he would fly into a rage. Instead,
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CAVALRY IN URSUIT

Ell PASO, March est was
made known today by Mexican
authorities that villa Is at Eleso
and that Carranzistas and Ameri-
can troops are embarrassing him
constantly.
1t was reported unauthorita-
lively that 10 cavalrymen are in
pursuit of some bandits who
crossed the border last night ani
attacked the ranch of c. f. Kelly,
former mayor of Ell Paso. Kelly,
however, denied this. He said
that they were simply cattle rust
lers.
Gen. Funston derided the idea
that the rustlers were Villistas.
The latest report to get past the
Tightening southern censorship
announced that Villa was fleeing
with great haste southwest 20
ward the Sierra Madra foothills.
The Americans are close be-
hind.
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90 Q o 100 o o . o o % . .
D lAPpROPRIATE $500, 900
3 TO PAY VILLA CHASE

o WASHINGTON, d. c.,
1. March With only one
O. member opposing it, the
9. house today passed the army
~ deficiency bill appropriating
9, $S,500,000 to cover the cost
3 of the expedition into Mexico
B and enable the war depart
q, ment to recruit the army to
o full fighting strength.
o New equipment, aero
q planes and motor trucks will
o be bought. Congressional
@iapproval of the move against
.tVilla was made. Rep. Lon
% don, socialist, was the only
. opponent.
o y Secretary Baker was as
o ts,lred that $500, 900 for avia-
9 ition would be appropriated
8 snext year: Each aeroplane
9 Twill cost about $12, 900.
a "a "a "a Is 8 q @ Is g @ q 6 q SS
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the warden was kindly and cour-
teous.
81 do not know, of course,
what you have discovered in this
prison. he told me. But / most
certainly believe that there is
nothing in the institution which
] would not want the public to
know
Il feel frank in saying that the
warden has every reason to feel
confident.
Il talked with nearly SO in
mates, men charged with every
conceivable crime, and did not
hear one legitimate complaint
concerning the treatment accord
ed prisoners, or the conduct OF
the prison"
Saved His Hair.
Many persons will wonder
why my hair was not clipped"
said Peters today.
Il wonder at it myself. for they
had me in a BARRIERS chair and a
trusty-barber was ready with the
clippers to trim off my head,
when / was saved, apparently by
Providence.
I'm my talk with Warden
Drum | had told him that | was
suffering from a severe cold, and
had trouble with my ear. | said
that l was afraid | would catch
cold if my hair were clipped. |
was also anxious, said, to keep
my hair, because relatives might
visit me soon, and / wanted to
look as natural as possible. The
warden made no promises.
Was a Close Squeeze.
But just as | was In the bar
hers chair, the Bertillon officer
came into the room, ready to take
me out for my photograph and
finger prints.
There's a special order on
that fellow; don't cut his hair
yet," he said.
II was saved"
Peters has obtained first
hand story of the INSIDE" which
has never been duplicated by any
newspaper reporter.
Meets Peter Miller.
While inside he met and
talked with Peter Miller,
Washington's most notorious
Criminitl; Newcomb, Pierce
county murderer, and many
other ''bad men,"
His first article, in which he
tells of his reception. at the
Walla Walla penitentiary, will be
published in The Times tomor-
row.
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partment and the White House
are disposed to demand more than
a mere disayowal, IL II is shown
that the Germans are responsible.
1t is believed that severance Of
diplomatic relations would not be-
too drastic.
The cabinet decided to interro-
gate Germany after Secretary
Lansing presents his official res
ports of the disaster. 1t is be>
lieved these reports are insuffi-
cient to determine whether the
submarine torpedoed the Sussex
without warning.
The inquiry will be forwarded
soon.
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FLAS H ES

PARIS-Prince Graham, of the
reigning family or Persia, who
was a passenger on the Inflated
steamer Sussex, is still unac-
counted 1or.
BLUEFIELDS, w. -Va.--Four
men we're killed by an explosion
today in the King coal mine near
here. Others, who we're severely
burned, may die.
SAN FRANCISC0-Harry Da-
Wis and five others we're indicted
last night on a charge of being
members of a counterfeitins ring.
LOS ANGHLEsCapt. Loop,
whaler, today told Of whale
coming to the rescue OF her
wounded mate and atfeeking q
sas vessel, nearly upeettins Il.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-28
QUIET AT TANIPICO

GALVESTON, March 2S.-
Wireless dispatches from Tampico
today said there had not been
any anti-American outbreaks.
Fear of them persists, however.
A yacht is bringing away the
wives and children Of the Tampi-
co oil men.
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RUSSIAN ATTACK
ON EAST FRONT
100 MILES LONG

to withdraw in many places.
1t is believed this is the reaI
son the Russians are attempting
to seize the highlands before the
spring freshets come.
German officers assert that the
Russian craftsmanship is poor
and claim the losses have been
light.
Formerly one Russian Officer
was found among every 800 priv
ates captured. Now the ratio is
one officer to every 60 rankers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-28
City Invests

The sinking fund committee OF
the city council today authorized
Controller Meads to invest $780,.
600 of the 1916 sinking fund in
old bonds of former years. The
city will save several thousand
dollars interest by the invests
ment.