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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-29

weakness. whether Russia has rendered
tire assistance which might have been
expected from her and whether the al
lies might not have shown more in
itiatiNe In attack from Salonikt;
whether the collapse in Rumania is
due to any Jack of unity in the allies
plans of strategy, or whether 1t is due
in large part to Rumanias nasty IN
yaSion of Pennsylvania.
ON the other side of the account 1t
has been noted that continued con-
fidenct~ is being displayed in Rumanian
military and political circles. where the
suggestion that Russia has not rem
deref all possible aid is warmly re-
pudiated, and the Rumanians appear
fully convinced that it will not be long
before the great efforts Russia is max
ing will bear effective fruit. They point
ONT that the Germans have failed to Sc
cure any great number of prisoners or
guns. aud that the position of the Ru-
lpitaian armies in the matter of guns
and supplies is daily improving, thanks
10 the allies redoubled efforts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-29
President at Memorial Service.

President Wilson, after attending me
mortal services in ST. Patricks this
morning returned TO the White House
and devoted himself TO working upon
official matters until his luncheon
hour. This afternoon he has several
engagements Of \ personal nature
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-29
Pies From San Antonio Matrons.

Today there has been a continuous
parade of huge army motor trucks
through the camp distributing pies and
cakes to the mess halls. They are gifts
from the housewives of San Antonio
who organized under the auspices of
the Rotary Club of the city to assist i'm
making the Thanksgiving day dinners
OF the soldiers as homelike as possible
Four thousand pies are to be distrbut-
ed to the soldiers in camp Wilson and
Fort Sam Houston and more than 300
cakes. Everything is home baked tins
Rotarians.
The problem of cooking the many
good things to be served the District
militiamen tomorrow is a big one for
the company cooks. for the field ranges
with which they are supplied are de
signed for the preparation of staple
foods and not fancy dishes
The cooks realize that lot depends
on them. however. and they are exert
ing every effort to make their dinners
success Many of the men from the
their one-pound allowance of turkey
for additional supplies have been
bought with company funds. The COM
pany commanders have issued orders to
see that every man gets his fill of
everything. and the mess sergeant and
cooks have taken them at their word
The huge lunches of celery. sacks of
vegetables of various kinds. buckets
of olives and other relishes indicate
that the tables are to be stocked TO
capacity. Many of the companies have
even gone so far to provide the best
of cigars and cigarettes on their
menus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-29
Seats Reserved for Contestants.

Washington store managers have in
structed their wrappers and shipping
clerks that the first three rows in the
reserved for contestants. 1t was also
announced that the orchestra seats on
the right-hand side of the theater ave
been reserved for presidents secre-
taries and other officials of citiZ+ns'
associations who have been invited to
witness the demonSti alton.
Boxes will be reserved for other dis
tinguished guests. including William
g. Redfield. Secretary of Commerce. and
Mrs. Redteld. and their party Mr..
Reddeld. who has long taken an in
terest in the saving of paper. having
promised to be present and deliver a
shipping clerks. Another short talk
will he delivered by George s DE
Neale, superintendent of 5. Kann, Sons
& co. as well as by j. Madison Car
roll representing the Mode. who be-
gan life in Washington years ago as
a bundle wrapper. and who is an eH-
pert on the subject.
The Star has been in receipt todav
Of many Inquiries by telephone, as well
as requests for seats at the unusual
Thanksgiving eve party, showing
that the general public is taking a
keen interest in the bundle wrappine
tion. which Is regarded as the first
step in a campaign of economy which
is likely to sweep all over the District
OF Columbia If not the United States.
To Give Examples of Thrift.
II is expected that grown-ups as well
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-29
L. F. Post to Talk to Students.

Louis f. Post, assistant secretary of
the Department of Labor. has been in
vited to address students at the Thorn
son Night School. 18th and l. streets
northwest. this evening. under the aus
pieces Of our Flag Chapter. d. A. r.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-29
SOON TO BEGIN WORK
ON RETIREMENT BILL
Senator Pomerene Here and Will
Call Early Meeting of
Committee.

The Senate committee on civil service
and retrenchment is to begin work al
most Immediately on bill for the re-
tirement and pension of civil employees
of the government, according to Sen
ator Pomerene of Ohio. chairman of
the committee, who returned to Wash
ington today.
Herbert d. Browne, the efficiency ex-
pert of the government, promised to
furnish the committee with some data
necessary for an Intelligent study of
the matter, and as soon as ! can get
this information from him | shall call
the committee together said Senator
Pomerene. Il suppose that the infor-
nation is all ready and that we can
proceed. l have already introduced
bill, which is now before the commit
tee, as working basis for the pro-
posed legislation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-29
Berlin Admits Russian Gains.

BERLIN. November %. by wireless TO
Sayville-The Russians began attacks
yesterday at many places along the
northern Rumanian front, it is an
rounced officially. They gained small
local advantages 1T 4 heavy cost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-29

Senator Pomerene's bill provides for
retirement of civil employees of the gov
ernment at a given age. and for their
pensions. 1t proposes a contributory sys-
TEN to establish the pension fund. small
percentage of the salaries of the govern
ment employees to he withheld each
month for this purpose.
Senator Pomerene was asked if he
favored a general increase in salaries for
the government employees. He replied
that he thought the retirement and pen
sion law should be worked out and en-
acted first
"A retirement system would bring
about REIMBURSEMENT in all the service
and would result in promotions for
many employees said Senator Pom
creme. Il have no doubt that the pay
of certain classes of employees should
be increased. however, in any event.
Many of the government employees de-
serve more pay, ] am sure. Others are
receiving all they should
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-29
illustration OF the Wrong Way

One remsfkable package which ar
rived at the theater today was the big
pa ckage of wrappings of which photo
graphs were printed IN The Star yes
terday. to show the excessive waste of
paper and other wrappings around
Decent bottle of machine oil delivered
from one of the stores at the home Of
resident of this city day before yester-
day. This will be exhibited by the ex-
pert demonstrators at the party
onieht. as an example of how waste
nj people can be in the wrapping of
packages.
Members Of the committee in charge
# tonight's demonstration said today
nat they expected there would be
bout sixty contestants for the s. and
80 gold pieces and the 81 silver
pieces. 1t was pointed out. TOO, that
one boy or one girl will certainly win
wo s. gold pieces. to add to his or her
christmas money las after the main
part of the contest is over there is to
De a special contest for another IS
gold piece between the girl who won
first prize and the boy who won first
prize in their respective classes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-29
FINANCES OF RAILROADS
DISCUSSED At HEARING
Dividend Guarantee Attractive, Saws
Mr.. Thorn. But Doubts Pub
lie Approval.

Today's session of the congressional
committee Investigating transportation
problems was devoted wholly to con-
tinuing the cross examination of Al
fred P. Thorn. counsel to the railroad
executives advisory committee.
Mr. Thorn agreed that a government
guarantee of minimum dividends would
be attractive, but thought it would
not command the Endorsement of the
public. Representative Sims advanced
the suggestion as remedy for the re-
luctance of investors to put their
money in railroad securities, which is
said to be at the bottom of present
day railroad difficulties.
Predicts Government Ownership.
Government ownership OF railroads is
inevitable, Mr. Thorn yesterday told the
congressional committee investigating the
whole subject of transportation. unless
Congress takes measures to relieve the
roads from dual regulation.
Present conditions Mr.. Thorn told
the senators and representatives.
cannot continue. Unless these things
are accomplished, then in my opinion
the time is short between private and
government ownership"
Pleasantries With Counsel.
Monday afternoon Judge Adamson.
vice chairman of the committee, whose
name the so-called eight-hour law
bears, suggested to Mr.. Thorn that the
railroads apparently had changed their
| minds In regard to federal control, since
he could remember that they opposed
strongly some years ago the extension
of federal regulation on the ground
that 1t violated states rights.
The railroads opposed arbitration
then. too said Judge Adamson.
Yes, and there are some members
Of Congress today who seem to be
against arbitration who were in favor
Of 1t a few years ago." was the quick
rejoinder Of MIR. Thorn, amid the
laughter of the committeeman and the
audience in the committee room.
Judge Adamson replied that he had
voted against the Townsend compul-
sorry arbitration bill That's the only
record 1 have in the matter. he said.
ibid you vote for the Newlands con-
Citation and mediation law" asked Mr..
Thorn.
"I don't remember as to that" re-
piled Judge Adamson, amid more
laughter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-29

California has 10.057 factories. en-
ploying more than 100000 persons.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-09
Short Snatches From Everywhere

That Felix Dfaz movement in Mexico moves very
slowly started months and hasn't got anyV here
yet.-Afemphis Commercial Appeal
The Mexican peace conference has adjourned until
Nov 10 It's a cinch that Villa has not adjourned,
not by long shOt-Austin American
Secretary Redheld says there is such thing
mental indigestion Probably you get It from eating
calves brains.-Columbus (O) Citizen
This country spends hundreds of millions every
year at the fountain Yes. and perhaps we
would spend II it wasn't for the movies-Cieve
land Plain Dealer
Tv Cobb has lost the batting championship. but
he has three fellows in Georgia who still think
he is the greatest in the world-Pine Bluff
(Ark-) Commercial
one OF the articles OF diet which has no. advanced
in price rice nutritious wen palatsbs.
and should become a favorite every well regulated
table.-PhOenix Gazette
Before the carnage of the European war had i'm
costly Of Col Roosevelt appeared almost attractive
Columbia IS. O. Record
over in Tampa Fla. the other day a detective
bought a lottery ticket to evidence and the
ticket 50 could he the evil of gambling
after that2-Austin Statesman
Another thing that the Democratic congress
looked the hurry OF adjournment was aNgood dras
tic to prevent Republicans from voting at the
fall election-Seattle Post-Intelligencer-
Schunann-H einls beautiful quelled the
anger couple OF roaring lions. but the voices Of
Of singers would cause the mtdsst church
mouse roar.-Grand Rapids tMich-) Herald
Taking both hands of the steering wheel OF
auto TO fix your hair is dangerous habit some Of
the lady drivers get into and day while doing
it they going to wonder what happened to them
Gilmer CTeXas) Mirror
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-09

A~HE Observation-Disclosures election
was similar in many ways to
the Wilson-Hughes struggle"
said George Clements. publicity COM
missioner Of the chamber OF commerce.
at that time I was working on the
old Chicago Inter Ocean Up to mid
night, all the returns showed big Har-
rison pluralities-so much so that il
looked for a time like a landslide. Then
the tide began to turn. Many news
papers already had conceded the cleo
ton to Harrison. Within a short time
It could be seen that. although not up
with Harrison. Cleveland was overtak-
ing him gradually. I wrote head for
the morning paper TO the effect that
we'd have four years more Of Grover.
The managing editor saw II, and
changed II 10 a n0n-commital head. FOR
he believed the Cleveland squirt to be
but temporary. BY the following day.
the election OF Cleveland was assured
absolutely"
automobile dealers seem 10 special
ize in catching thieves stealing their
cars" said f ]. Garrett. OF the Elliott
Garrett company. whose home is at 1s9
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-09
Roundabout ToDn
Boy Scouts Trained As Savers Of Lives
Also Help Save Property and Keep Peace

-HERE was excitement on the
beach. Resorters were excitedly
4 rushing to the water. The call
arose, imam drowning" Several boats
we're making for the deeper water as
were some of the older swimmers. Boy
Scout Peterson had Just ended a hike
to the lake and was preparing to take
a swim when he heard the call and
saw the people running.
without stopping 10 consider the
matter, he dashed down to the one
boat left on the beach, and. with
companion. pushed off and made rap
idly for the spot ne2r which the man
was last seen One man had already
jumped in. and, seeing the apparently
lifeless form on the bottom OF the
lake had returned TO the surface,
afraid to try il again As he neared
the spot Peterson leaped from the boat
and disappeared into the waters depths.
It was a hard struggle for the lad.
forcing himself down through two
fathoms Of water and securing a hold
on the nude and unconscious body. II
was a tremendous task FOR the boy
Of Il to bring the large man TO the
surface. but he he had the stuff in
him. and be did it Upon reaching the
surface, the boy was relieved Of his
burden by men in 4 nearby boat who
started for the shore. But so great
WIS their confusion that before they
reached shore they upset the boat and
Peterson. who was swimming behind,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-09
Failures Of Private Banks

Chicago has witnessed recently the downfall OF a
number of private banks conducted for the most part
by and for the foreign population Some Of them
failed because their propretOrs went south" with the
cash; others because of bad loans and still others be-
they seeing about them and withdrew their de-
posits.
The private banks of Chicago were unstable and
should not have been permitted TO exist. They
opened by any who cared to call himself bank
and hang out single The word "bank'
sufficient inspire the confidence of large
bers of people, especially foreigners and they enrust
ed their money with these called banks to surprs
ing degree. They would not think Of stopping John
Smith the street and turning their money for
him to keep. Yet they would 60 into John Smiths
private, Unregulated bank and do that very thing
Some private banks honestly conducted by
of high principle, but the temptation for those will
ing defraud to enter the private banking business
where the laws sufficiently lax great and it IS
inevitable that such failures should be the result
In some ways the southwest is fully abreast, and
perhaps ahead of many eastern states. Fake banks
are lot tolerated in Texas New Mexico, Arizona
Failures few and it is only occasionally that there
appears to be evidence Of footing in such Of fail
When footing is found to have occurred, 1t IS
usually not because Of any laxity the part of the
state examiners, but because the crime has been CON-
mtted by persons clever enough to juggle notes and
securities for time in such way TO their
tracks
It Is clear from the recent failures that private
banks should be closely scrutinized by state
liners any other banks. Perhaps little more So
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-09
An open Letter to Dan jackson.


In Cleveland Square. on the eve OF
selection. you are quoted as saying;
The men who went into the primaries
just the same as II they had taken the
most solemn oath
If you are right. IS OF is not one man
date of the primary as binding as an
Other2 Did or did not the Democrats OF
Texas in their primary instruct and
bind their nominees 10 support the
mandates Of the primary One OF these
was the designation OF certain men 10
be the nominees OF the party Is or is II
not true that another mandate Of the
primary was that its nominees. as such
and II elected, should carry out the
declaration of the primary that the leg
islature of the state should submit TO
the voters Of Texas the question Of
the abolition of the liquor traffic2 Do
yOu\reCOSnize as binding only the man
date>of the primary 20 support its nom
ineeso Do you consider as not binding
other mandates Of il with which you
may not be in accord2
In the state Democratic convention
following as a sequel to the Democratic
machine led by governor Ferguson en-
tered the convention in Houston and
decisively and successfully opposed
consideration OF the mandate OF the pri-
mary that the question OF the abolition
Of the LIQUOR traffic should be sub
mitted- The governor declares in effect
that should the legislature obey the
mandate Of the primary. he VIII veto
its action Is governor Ferguson the
nominee or the Democratic primary and
the governor elect OF the Democratic
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-09
Roundabout own

gain had to dive for the man This
time. upon reappearing on the surface.
the Scout refused the offer of the men
to take the victim and he tOwed his
man to shore himself
That the young hero was presented
a medal by the National Court of Honor
is not the point 1 want you to note.
Several days later that man called at
the home Of Peterson and offered 4
large reward The boy declined il and
said 7 only did my duty as a Boy
Scout Had 1 not previously received
the right training, I would not have
been able to save you. Our motto is
Be Prepared That was my daily
good turn That's the sort of boy
the Scouts make of him. That's what
I want you to note.
This boy was trained by Lieut. Mer-
rift Lamb, Of Muskegon, Mich, now in
camp here. and he relates the story as
being typical of hundreds of other
cases in which human lives have been
saved by Boy Scouts, at as great and
still greater risk
In Michigan alone. he declares. the
Boy Scouts have put out hundreds OF
forest fires and saved the state mil
lions of dollars worth Of valuable tim
Der, many homes. and perhaps lives.
As educational agents in such matters
they have spread throughout the state
interest and knowledge in preventing
and fighting such fires
During the big OHIO floods several
years ago. the Scouts saved 20 lives,
ruined districts distributed food and
provided shelter. Scouts throughout
the country sent food and clothing
For the suffrage parade in Washing
ton. just preceding the last Inaugural
ton. the police were Intellectual and
some actually refused to protect the
paraders. The Scouts were on the job,
several hundred strong. and with their
six foot slaves preserved order, secured
the line Of march and rendered numer-
Gus cases Of first aid and relief.
For over six years now the Boy
Scouts of America have been going
bout doing all kinds OF good. proving
themselves worthy Of their name by
living up TO their motto, BE Prepared
which means ability and willingness TO
do the right thing at the right time.
and then do it
e. Paso is going 10 give the boys
chance: FL Paso IS helping the Scout
here
BY a peculiar coincidence. the auto
mobile OF Jess Willard. recently levied
upon by the sheriffs office, bears the
j. " W" on the doors.
A well know FL Pasoan could use il
without having 10 make a change in
the initials.
Jobs we do not want, Travelling in
Mexico.
Things to forget. That the other
fellow bought last. Maybe he'll buy
again
Our idea Of a snap: Buying a show
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-09

man a drink and getting q pair Of
passes in return-if you can.
Things that never happen: Food he
ing good at a banquet. Il you are
hungry, or drinks being served II you
are not on the wagon
=
Force OF habit: Building country
clubs at FL Paso.
The galley boy says the girls paint
their cheeks 50 much he's always
afraid Of spelling mis- white collar when
he dresses up and goes out
New Mexico sportsmen are to have
= regular Teller" for a game warden.
Just before the election Robert y.
Dietz, secretary OF the New Mexico
Game Protective association, received
a letter from Z G de Baca. candidate
for governor, promising if elected 10
tons for filling the office Of state
game warden Mr.. Bursum had pre-
viOusly promised verbally to consult
with the association before appointing
a warden While neither candidate
promised to bar active pOlit clans from
the office. the sportsmen feel that
enough has been conceded TO justify
the conclusion that their formal prop
osition has been virtually accepted by
both parties. We are in hopes that
our campaign will result in the ap-
pOintment OF a really good game war
den" they say Zone thing IS Ger
tain: We will be satisfied with no
mediocre appointee. The next move.
il is said. Will probably be a confer
ence between the gOTernOr-elect and
the executive committee OF the assoc
citation. for the purpose Of examining
candidates and making a final seleC
ton. This will take place some time
before January l. The officers OF the
association say that while they nave
not as yet narrowed their choice 90
any particular candidate or candidates
for the office. they have a number Of
promising men in mind.
The only thing I don't like about =
barber shop shave is the smell that
you carry around with you. Reminds
me so much OF a dance where you ger
in for % cents
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-09
Little nerUems
Recalls The Cleveland Harrison Election
Clements Tells How The W orm Turned At Night
Election

truck in hose company No. .. That
will be both hose wagon and pumping
engine" said c. r. Burns. This sys-
TEN has been tried in many cities and
is a remarkable success The method
is simple. as the big pumping engine is
attached TO a light. fast truck with
chains, while the body OF the hose
wagon is transferred to that OF the
truck IN this way the two pieces OF
fire fighting apparatus will arrive at
a fire much sooner. in ny opinion"
We Mexicans are breathing again"
said Lie. Rafael D Martinez. when he
learned that the pendulum was swing
ing to Wilson. We want your presi-
dent TO be reelected, because We appre-
ciate his policy of allowing Us to solve
our own problems. without foreign in
terventiOn- We trust. however. that
even II Hughes is elected, this policy OF
nOninterferencs will be maintained"
The people Of JuaTeZ are not much
concerned over Villa" said Gen Fran
cisco Gonzalez. commander Of the bor-
der forces in Chihuahua, with head
quarters at Juarez- We still have our
music and our other amusements. de-
spite all the wild rumors that are float
ing around So Tar as know the pop
ulation Of Juarez is loyal TO Don Ven
ustianO