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Fight on immigration Bill.

The immigration bill. with the liter
acy test, insisted upon by democratic
senator's and representatives from the
south, and which was put over with the
specific understanding that it would be
considered at the coming session. It is
sure TO bring about long fight.
The owen corrupt practices bill,
which is the unfinished business of the
Senate
The Webb bill. to permit combina-
tions of American exporters engaged
purely in competition abroad with for
eign manufactures. This measure is
backed by a considerable number Of
! American business men and demanded
by them as a requisite in order TO meet
foreign competition on foreign soil.
There is opposition TO it in certain con-
gressional quarters. which seems to
forecast a fight
There are Indications. too. that the
tight over the preparedness question
has not abated. although it may be
old alignment between the big and lit :
tie navy men and the big and little
army men. There are special questions
to be settled The country seems to
have accepted the enlarged naval pro-
gram and tine enlarged army How
ever. il may be expected that there will
be another House fight over the amount
of money to be appropriated this year
to carry out what is left Of the author
lied flVe-year naval program. There is
also promise of a fight on the subject of
universal military training and kindred
military problems. Senator Chamber
lains bill providing for universal mill
tary training, will be pressed by it's au-
+ thor, who is chairman of the Senate
military affairs committee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-19
BRITISH WIN BATTLE
During SNOWSTORM
Establish New Line on Both
Sides of AnCre and Over
Wide Front.
FOE FACES MORE LOSSES

Copyright by Associated Press.
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FRANCE. November Is. via London. No
vember 10, $40 am.-Brtish and Can
adam troops won a battle in a snow
storm this morning. Advancing on both
sides of the Ancre i'll easterly Ind north
erly directions, they took about 500 pris
oners and established a new line on both
sides and at the edge of the village of
Grandcourt. for the possession of which
severe fighting continued throughout the
day.
The attacks from the south were made
before daybreak. while "A stiff wind sent
fiurries of snow into the faces of the
British soldiers they pushed down
the slope toward the marshes along the
Ancre. 1t WAS the first snow of the
season, following two days and nights of
intense dry cold. which hardened the
swamp of 10 mans land after nearly
three months of constant rainfall. thus
giving the attacking infantry firm foot
hold on the frozen ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-19
Prohibition Amendment.

In addition to these measures there
looms up the possibility of a hard fight
to put through Il resolution submitting
ment for nation wid" prohibition. The
fact that five more states went dry at
tn. recent elections. bringing the total
number of dry states to twenty four,
has given the prohibitionists cause to
hope for action at the coming session.
CISli service reform. with retirement
.tud pension systems. aud woman suf-
fringe are other important matters
,>A5,>, viii be urged.
Au,'h,r trouble maker is the public
huidiu-.s bin. which is framed and
ready TO be rolled INTO the House at "a
moments notice. Congressional atti-
ttu4- can generally be described as an
.uoit by individuals to get certain
items in the bill ANA "A concentrated ef-
fort To keep tn. bill from being passed
because OF In" odlum on the word
''uork" The proponents of the bill
have been patiently waiting a chance
10 bring it into the House from the
committee on public buildings and
grounds. and probably VIII not be re
strained much longer
All of these questions are of great
importance. but probably the great
uroblein before the national Legislature
ia found in the labor situation. Events
of revolutionary character may be
awaiting the nation, and upon their
outcome may depend the course of the
administration and Of the nation for
wears to come. Bringing it down to a
uuestion of the next few months, one
of the questions being asked is as to
the course of the minority in the pres
ent House. Will the republicans en-
deavor to delay and block the Presi-
dents program respecting labor prob
lens, railway legislation and the like?
OR will they adopt policy of allow :
ing the democratic party to assume all
responsibility? 1T will be recalled tha t
on the "eight-hour law" vote seventy
republicans voted for the measure and
only fifty-nine against it. The demo-
cratic view is that the presidential
elections pointed the way. and that
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Advance on Wide Front.

They advanced nearly "A quarter of a
mile on Il three mile front to the Ger
man position south of the villages of
Grandcourt, Petit Miraumont and Pys and
occupied the trench without great resist
ance except south of Grandcourt. where
the batteries and machine guns holding
the sunken pozieres road checked the
British. Elsewhere the German trench
was virtually destroyed by the prepara-
tory bombardment. the surviving Ger
mans, including SaXons. formally sur
rendering through their officers who met
the British as they came over the ruined
parapet.
Parties of British bombers advanced to
the next German line. which is the last
on the south side of the Ancre, raided the
position and returned to the trench pre-
viously captured. which by now had been
consolidated. Infantry detachments work
ing up the river bank from the western
end of Grandcourt got a footing in the
ruins and craters and took the lower
end of the main street paralleling the
Ancre. of which the Germans hold the
remainder
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Get Reservation REQUESTS.

All Of the principal hotels are receiv-
ING preservation" requests for iuauglir-
al week. Several Inquiries have al
ready been received from the staffa Of
governors and GOV. James ". COX when
IN Washington the other day stated
that an unusually large delegation
from Ohio VIII be here for inaugura-
non Several chairmen OF state com
,oI:tees have also written to hotels
here asking about reservations for
their committees. The hotel proprietors
sav that the requests are coming in
unusually early and that the indica-
lions are that there viii be record :
bretking influx Of visitors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-19
Railroad Strike Legislation.

The remainder of the Presidents pro-
gram dealing with the prevention OF
railroad strikes. This program includes
"a provision for the enlargement and
reorganization of the interstate COM
merce commission: (2) approval by
Congress of consideration by the inter-
state commerce commission of in
creases in freight rates to meet such
increases in expenditures as may be
necessary because of the adoption of
the eight hour law; CD a law providing
for an Investigation into industrial
disputes before a strike or a lockout
may be ordered; (D a provision en-
abling the President, in case of mill
tary necessity, to take control of such
rolling stock may be required for
military use.
THE so-called conservation bills. in
Guiding the waterpower and dam site
bills and the oil, coal and phosphate
lands leasing bills. These measures
are demanded by many of the demo-
Gratis from the west, and they were
laid aside with the specific understand
ing last session that they should be
taken up in December. The part the
west played in re-electing President
Wilson viii lend weight to the de-
ma nds of the western senators and rep
resentatives ii is said.
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SEE WAR VERDICT /
|NBALKAN ARENA
Berlin Military Authorities Say
Decision Will Not Come on
Other Fronts. !
TEUTONS MAKE PROGRESS

By the Associated Press.
BERLIN. November Il. via Londons
November 1S.-The war theater in tho
southwest-Trans,l lvania and Rumania
is to be the scene of the decision i'm
this war. not the Russian front nor
Eerdun. nor even the Somme. accord>
ing to the belief expressed by well in-
formed military authorities here. They
note that progress is being made
steadily in that lighting area, although
slowly. because of the difficulties of the
mountain warfare and the conquest OF
the numerous passes leading to the
Rumanian plane. where even a vastly
superior force has trouble in swiftly
following up each advantage gained
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-19
ST0G1E WORKERS STRIKE.
West Virginia Manufacturers Re
fuse to Grant Wage Demands.

WHEELING. w. Va. November 1S-
A strike of stogie makers was called
here today after local manufacturers
had refused to grant an increase in
wages of 81 per thousand to rollers and
u cent a pound to strippers. Nearly
1880 persons employed in forty-f1ve
factories quit work. The strike was
sanctioned some time ago by . refer
endum vote.
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VILLA NOT NEAR CHIHUAHUA
Mexican Embassy Denies Report of
His Presence There.

Reports OF the presence Of Villa fol-
lowers near 'iiruahua City were de
Lied III Il d;spatch received ny the Mex
lean embassy Yesterday from Gen Ire
vino. The -e:aiiassy issus1 YRS s-ats-
snent:
The embassy is in receipt of news
from Gen. TreviGo that the reported
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-19
CONGRESS TO RUSH
WORK; EARLY START
Great Question at Capitol Is
Whether Program Will Be
Completed March 4.
BEGIN TASKS TOMORROW

With two important congressional
conferences and the naval bill hear
ings scheduled to start at the Capitol
tomorrow. the work of the second ses-
sion of this Congress will get into its
stride early. the temper of the leaders
now favoring extraordinary speed so as
to avoid an extra session of the next
Congress The conferences are on the
subjects of railway legislation ana
water power, while the hearing is the
regular annual grind to produce ma
val appropriation bill.
The District of Columbia's approprl-
alton bill hearings are expected to
start any day now. although Chairman
Page of the subcommittee in charge
of the bill has not sisnitied the exact
date.
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Will Require Sustained Work.

The great question at the Capltoi Is
can the leaders press through the leg
islative program to completion by
noon on March 4, 1917? Those who are
in the city today say they can, ana add
that it will require constant attention
to business. no loss of time. no ChrlSt-
mas holidays. complete contro! OF the
floor situation at all times. and prooa-
bly, night sessions.
The business of the short session or
Congress is, of course, to enact the
great supply bills. which are the nine
teen appropriation measures. This num-
Der includes the deficiency bills and
pension bills. In addition to these, can
!. limited program of legislation be car
ried through?
Here are some of the things which
were put off until the next session OF
Congress in order to permit the sena-
tors and representatives to get out OF
Washington and into the campaign last
September:
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FOUR PERSONS KILLED
IN AUTOMOBILE RACE
Driver and Spectators Meet Death
During International Contest
at Santa Monica.

I:y tile ASSOCIATE ted Press.
SANTA MONICA. Cal. November 1s.-
Driver Lewis jackson and three o:her
persons were killed today in the
seventh annual international prize au-
tomobiIe race, which was won in rec
ORD d-breaking time on the Santa Monica
course by johnny Aitken. driving as
relief for Howard Wilcox. The dead.
besides jackson. are: Harold EdgertoI.
Los Angeles, spectator; j. B. jenkins,
motion picture camera operator; Mrs.
Leana Jnratch, Venice. lemonade vend-
er The injured: John Ghianda, Los An
geles, ,Iackson's mechanician; J. $.
HaInisan. Los Angeles, spectator; Miss
Georgia Mccall. Santa Monica, left arm
and right leg broken by flying parts
from the car.
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DISCUSSES MEXICAN TAXES.
Luis Cabrera Talks With American
Owners of Mines.

NEW YORK. November 1S.-Luis
Cabrera. chairman of the Mexican sec
tion of the Mexican American joint
commission. in session at Atlantic City,
~. j., conferred here with representa-
tives of American owners of mining
properties in Mexico. The purpose of
the conference. it was learned, was to
discuss the various mine taxation de-
crees issued by the Carranza government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-19
TAMMANY IN CONGRESS
TO SUPPORT PRESIDENT
Interested. However, in Adw:i1istra-
tons Attitude Toward Mayor
atty Campaign.

Tammany's- delegation in the next
House of Representatives will support
the President, according to reliable in
formation reaching Washington. There
.l.s been much speculation upon this
point. in view of the insinuations that
Charles f. Murphy did not deliver Tam
many's full strength to the democratic
ticket in the recent elections.
That suggestion has been hotly re-
sented by many prominent Tammany
men. who have insisted that on the
contrary Mr.. Murphy was entirely loyal
to the national and state tickets. II
more attention was paid to ndldates
for local offices, it should be excused.
it is intimated from Tammany sources.
on the principle that charity begins
at home"
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ToDAY's NEWS AND FEATURES
PART I.

Page.
Mexican Conference at White House.
Want Inaugural Chairman Appointed.
Congress to Rush Work
British Win Battle Ancre.
See War Verdict in Balkans.
Tammany to Support President.
Plight High School Frats.
District Guardsmen on Border.
Unitarian Conference.
l. Peace Pageant for Inauguration
Mount Pleasant Citizens Meet.
3-Rairoad Inquiry Begins Tomorrow.
Railway Y NJ c. A. Campaign
5-Half Million Visitors to Washington.
National Grange Convention.
s-Eeighborhood House Fifteen Years Old.
German Editor Praises President Wilson.
Bettcr Movies Campaign.
9-Ale1andria Affairs
Utilities Commission Hearing.
Red Cross Meeting.
Results of Foot Ball Games.
12-British Battle India Tribesmen.
District of Columbia Troops in Rain.
Dominican Celebra ton.
l4-City News in Brief.
President Receives Labor Leaders.
New Serbian Envoy.
l5-D. C. Dry in 1917 Is Predicted.
Seek Law to Punish Flag Dissertation.
le-Berlin to Give Belgian Deportation Data.
lT-Canadan Premier Talks Peace.
lS-Old Papers Net Over 81 200 to Schools.
Plan Flower Show Inaugural Week.
19-Financial Page.
20-L:quor License Hearings.
Masonic Lodges Entertain.
Farm Women Get New Ideas.
PART II.
big House Fight for speakership
Epochs in Telephone History.
2-3-Amusements.
4-Editorials.
What the Government is Doing
Poland is Not Dead.
5-War Reviews.
6-Fraterlities.
7-Marylsnd and the virgnias.
Boy and Girl Scouts.
In the Schools.
With the Rife Clubs.
Garden and Poultry
S-Notes of Government Workshops
Former Inaugural Balls.
PART III.
SUNDAY STAR MAGAZINE.
PART ~.
SPECIAL FEATURES.
, 1-Capitol of the Americas.
Jeanette Rankin, Congresswoman,
2-Uncic Sans Pure Food Car.
Book Reviews.
Better Markets.
with the Rambler
CARPENTER Tells of Yukon
4-Herbert Raufmans Message
Washing ton Ward in Paris Hospital.
PART v.
SPORTS AND AUTOMOBILES.
big Foot Ball Games.
Nationals to Train at Augusta. Ga.
Fuller Wins Golf Tourney.
2-Dnckpn League Games.
Billy Evans Sport Gossip.
Golf Club Notes.
f-Distriot Road Improvement.
ito Improve Trafic Troubles.
G-futomobile News Notes.
1c-Art Notes.
Musical Mention.
Around the City.
Heard and Seen.
1-4-Comic Section
PART VII.
SOCIETY.
l-Leading Events in Society Circles.
The Debutantes' Calendar.
2-Society Notes.
3-Society in Silhouette.
Weddings
Army and Navy Notes.
Pickup Here and There in Society.
Elm Nearby Society Circles.
lc-Church Activities.
1l-Fashion Hints by Anne Rittenhouse.
Among the Clubs.
l2-Church Notes.
p,.ANoGRAvuRE PICTORIAL SECTION.
l-capitol Camera Club Pictures.
2-Rear Admiral Davis Paintings.
3-Brieht Babies of Washington.
4-The News illustrated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-19

presence of Villistas near Chihuahua
city is incorrect. as is also the report
that the constitution list forces In
tend to evacuate that city: the fact be-
ing that Gen. Treyino is taking the
field with a sufficient force to pursue
Villa with vigor, and proposes to carry
out an active offensive campaign. Chi
huahua City has been amply fortlhed
ana Il sufficient number of men lett
there to protect it from any possible
attack"
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WANT EARLY ACTION
ON INAUGURAL CHIEF
Business. Social and Civil
Circles Hope Chairman Will
Be Named This Week.
HARPER GETS O. K. OF MANY

Leaders in the business, social and
civic life of Washngton-irrespe spective
of political party affiliations-eX-
pressed the hope last night that the
inaugural chairman would be named
early this week. that plans reviving the
time-honored inaugural ball would be
approved by President Wilson. and that
the National Capital be allowed to pre-
pare for monster welcome to the
world beyond on the occasion of the
inauguration March ).
Last time the inaugural plans suf-
fered because there was a delay in
the appointment of an inaugural chair
man." said a prominent civic worker
who also holds an official position. II
hope that there will not be such de-
lay this time. AS far as | can learn
there are no avowed candidates for
the office and there is no occasion
for delay while rival factions reach a
COMPROMISE"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-19

A resolution passed by the Wilson Eight
hour League. signed by John II. l-orch as
president and +. 4. Sughrue as secretary
was also forwarded to New York last
evening This also iudorsed Mr. Harper
for inaugural chairman IN appreciation
particularly Of his activities during IN"
campaign
John r Costello. the national committee
man representing the District Of Columbia.
SAID asst night that he has not been adj
yis-d and has no idea when Mr Nrf'or-
mick will return to Washington to con
suIt with President Wilson regarding tn.
appointment of an inaugural chatham.
He believes no action VIII bc taken hy tn.
President until Mr. McCcrruick has called
again TO make a recommended on. Nr
Costello has said that he believes MI
Harper is the choice of the people Of tn,
District for the honor.
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Acquitted of Murder Charge.

BATESEILLE. Ark, November 1S.-
V. Gilbert Richardson of Batesville was
acquitted of murder by a jury in cir
cult court here late today. Tho Jurors
deliberated three hours.
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Go Over Cabrera's Objections.

He and Secretaries Lansing and Eaker
are understood to have gone over in de-
tail th. objections raised by Luis ca
brera, chairman of the Mexican dele
gates. to the suggested plan of bor-
der control.
Officials have made it plain that II
satisfactory arrangements for the pro-
lection of the border can be made
Gen Pershings American troops in
Mexico Will be withdrawn
Last night was the first time Presi-
dent Wilson and Secretary Lane have
conferred since the President met all
of the members of the commission at
New London. Conn, soon after 1t began
its work Frequent reports from the
American commissioners. however,
have been received at the White House.
Remain in Conference Three Hours.
The three cabinet members remained
with the President for three hours.
Secretary Lane said afterward that he
was well satisfied" with the situa-
tion. and would return today to Allan
tic City. where the conference with TIE
Mexican delegates will be resumed to-
morrow. Asked whether there was any
Prospect of d settlement at Atlantic
City, he replied:
We are good settlers.
Secretary Lane refused to discuss de-
tails either of last nights conference or
the commissions sessions at Atlantic
City. Both Secretary Lansing and Sec
retary Baker referred all questions to
Mr.. Lane. No statement was made at
the White House.
There were indications that definite
developments in the situation might
follow Secretary Lanes return to At
lantic City. and that a decision one
way or the other might be reached
within few days.
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Chance to Help Tammany.

Before the next Congress assemblies
and the Tammany men in the House
are called upon for demonstration of
fealty to the administration. the New
York city mayoralty election will
have been held and the national ad
ministration afforded opportunity for a
practical exhibition of its attitude to-
ward Tammany.
Mr.. Murphy. it is said. will expect the
administration to discourage d fusion
ticket on the mayoralty and let the
New York city democrats contest with
a straight republican candidate. That's
all he wants. it is declared. d fair field
and no favor.
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President Cannot Visit indianapolis

INDIANApcLiS. Ind. Mover her IS
H.-.i.isDt WilsA> w. an in
vitation to cone 70 1norrna... lis De-
cen,ber II. when admission dcy is to
be observed, and speak, 1t was an
uoufced here.
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Administrators First Move.

At this time it is the expressed in
tention of Tammany in Congress to
stand back of the President. That dec
laration is said to be made in good
faith.
But. as stated. Tammany has the ad-
vantage to the extent that the admin
istration must make the first move
The elections occur in November and
the new Congress does not meet until
December. 1t is said that Mr. Murphy
will observe the course of the admins
tration toward the mayoralty with
much interest and constant watchful-
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-19
OHIO COURTS CASE LIKE
JARNDYCE VS.. JARNDYCE
Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CINCINNATI. Ohio.' November 1S.-
What is believed to be the oldest case
pending at this time in any federal
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General Interest in Ball.

There seems to be strong general in
terest in the proposal that the time hon
ored inaugural ball be resumed as a big
inaugural social feature The business
men and bankers of Washington who con-
tribute the guarantee fund for the in
augural expenses are particularly inter-
ested in this matter and say that their
contributions will be governed in a large
measure by the inaugural program and
whether it includes a ball. They believe
that this time record breaking at
tendance can be brought here for the in
augural ceremonies and are willing to
guarantee expenses for a lavish celebra-
ton, but they feel that the visitors want
ball and they want them to have it,
Practically all of the leading democrats
and business men have declared their be-
lief that President Wilson, prompted by
Mrs. Wilson. who is a long resident of
Washington and knows what the inaugu-
raj ball means in popular interest, will
sanction the plans for the ball
This conviction was voiced last night
by James S. Easby-Smith, Il representa-
tive of the seventh election district on
the democratic central committee. who
said: We all want the inaugural ball
and we are going to work for it. We
this celebrate to be the best ever,
We know tha al, 1.Le people want
me ball as the crowning social feature"