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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
Line OF the Alt Taken,
reutons Begin New
Rumania Operations


BERLIN. November IS. via wireless
Sayville. y. Y.-The Austro-German
.ces in western Rumania are con-
tinuing with success their drive toward
bucharest, the war Office announces
New operations have been begun and
additional ground has been gained by
the invaders.
The Bulgarians have captured the
impoi tant Danube town OF Giurgiu, on
the railroad south of Bucharest.
The RuIlanian town of Curtea de
Arges, south Of Campulung, has been
captured
The war Office announced last night
that the whole line of the Alt river, in
Rumania. is in the hands of the Teu-
tonic troops.
According to the military correspond
ent of the Lokal AnZeiger. the booty
taken by Gen. Won Falkenhayn's forces
at Craiova comprised oil, benZine and
rubber in quantities that exceeded ex-
pectationS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
RAILWAY WORK DELAYED.
Completion of Government Line in
Alaska Not Expected Before 1920.

SEWARD. Alaska. November Is
The government railroad between
Seward and Fairbanks will not be COM
pleted before 1920 or 1921, instead of
1918. as has been previously announced,
according to a statement made public
today by Capt. Frederick Mears. mem
ber of the Alaska railway commission
1t also was stated that the part of the
system along Turnagain Arm. between
Seward and ANCHORAGE, would not be
ready for operation until 1918, instead
Of by November 1917. as originally
planned.
Capt. Mears said that construction
work had been heavier and slower than
expected and that supplies had been
more difficult to obtain than contem-
plated. Instead of 1000 men at work
on the Turnagain Arm division, as
planned by the engineering commits
sion, he said, there were less than 1000
Capt. Mears sailed today for Seattle
en- route to Washington. where he will
report on conditions here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28

village of Ester. Turkish artillery
drove out enemy infantry entrenching
itself opposite the Turkish troops
Two Russian warShips bombarded
without result our positions near Lake
Tachaul"
Between Rustchuk and the Cerna
(a1ong the southwestern Rumanian
'front.' artillery firing occurred, the
enemy hurriedly fortifying the left
bank of the Danube. Our troops and
those of the enemy that crossed the
Danube near Sistova continue their ad-
vance. according to the plan, in Wal
lachia. Near the village of Rahovo our
troops crossed the Danube and occu-
pied Beshet. Other Bulgarian troops
crossed the Danube near the towns OF
-Palanka and Nidin and occupied
the opposite bank. The town of kala-
fatu Gin Rumania, opposite Vidin) is
in our power"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
NO SCARCITY OF WORK.
But Pittsburgh Reports Increase in
Charity Cases, Due to Drink.

PITTSBURGH. Pa, November Is
Acute poverty due to inability to OBJ
tain work disappeared from Pitts
burgh one year ago, but the prosperous
condition of business in this district
has resulted in a decided increase in
the number of charity cases resulting
from the use of alcoholic drinks and
the desertion of families. according to
the annual report of the Associated
Charities just made public.
There seems to be relation between
the great demand for labor and the in
crease in drinking in that the worker
feels if he loses one job on account of
mtemperance 1t will be easy to find
another" the report says. THE associa-
tion finds that the large pay envelope
has led to family desertion in many in
stances: in fact. desertion increased
very decidedly last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
CHRISTMAS GIFT FROM
KAISER TO PRESIDENT

GENEVA. Switzerland, November %.
via London, 2:11 p.m.-Emperor Will
liam will send to President Wilson as a
Christmas present a de luxe set of
American authors specially prepared
printed and bound at the royal print
ing works in Berlin, according to the
Budapest newspaper, AZ Est.
The German submarine Deutschland
the newspaper says, will carry the gift
to the United States on her next trip
across the Atlantic.
Emperor Williams Christmas gift
to Pope Benedict will be a Bible mag
nificently illuminated and bound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
Three Danube Crossings
Effected by BuIgars:;
Claim Dubrudja Success

SOFIA. Monday. November %, via
London. November 2s.-Bulgarian troops
have effected three more crossings of
the Danube. all of them behind the
Austro-German front in western Ru-
mania. The crossings were made from
the Bulgarian fortresses of Rahovo,
Lom Palanka and Vidin. This an
nouncement was made by the war Of
flee, which also reports the repulse of
Russo -Rumanian attacks in Dobrudja
The statement follows:
In Dobrudja there was artillery
firing along the whole front By a
strong counter attack drove back
the enemy from hill 234 and the viii
lage of Erkenek and dispersed two
battalions near this village. We also
repulsed easily an attack by certain
portions of the Sd Russian Cavalry Dr.
vision against the narrow strip of ter
ritory east of Lake Tachau1. well
as an infantry attack south OF the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
Col. House Confers
With President Wilson

col f. NJ House was a White House
cues, today. and. besides conferringi
with President Wilson. spent some
time with Counselor Polk of the State
Department and Ambassador Gerard.
who postponed his departure for New
York until tomorrow.
COL House is understood to be opti-
r1istic over the submarine situation
and confident that Germany will carry
out her pledges. He said tod"v We mad
no nlans for a trip to Europe at
present
1t is generally believed that amy move
for peace by President Wilson viii he
preceded by a visit to Europe by Col.
House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
PETITIONS WILL BE SOUGHT.
Federal Employees Committee Would
Have Wage Appeals Go to Congress.

legislative committee of the Federal
Employees Union to have a number Of
petitions sent to Congress from all
parts of the country and in favor of in
creased salaries for government EN-
ployes.
A. II. Newmyer. chairman of the new
" organized Legislative committee of
the union. said that The matter Of send
ing out the petition had been talked
over. but no decision had been reached
The matter, he continued, may he set
tied at meeting of the committee to
be held next week at a time not yet
fixed.
He expressed the belief that 100 900
signatures could be obtained ON such
petitions by January L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
Conservation
of Paper

Every citizen is called upon to see
that not a pound of paper is wasted
Demand from every clerk that any
unnecessary wrapping of packages
oe dispensed with.
If you have no further use for to-
days newspaper save it for the
school children's playground fund.
Call Main 6036 and ask for the
nearest public school to your home
and the old papers will be sent for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
ENVOY TO Berlin
SEES PRESIDENT
Ambassador Gerard Talks
Over Foreign Situation From
German Viewpoint.
SAILS FOR POST TUESDAY

James NJ. Gerard. the American am
bassador to Berlin. made a brief call
at the White House today and Will
confer with President Wilson once
more-this afternoon or tomorrow
concerning the situation abroad. from
the German viewpoint. Mr.. Gerard sails
for his post next Tuesday, going by
way of Denmark.
Mr.. Gerard was asked to remain over
day, that President Wilson might
talk with him personally this after
noon and discuss the submarine situa-
ton and the deportation of Belgian
workmen to Germany.
Germany Expected to Keep Promises
Cpon the subma rine subject the am
bassador will be in a position to take
back word to Berlin that the United
States stands squarely on its previous
ly outlined position and expects Ger
many to live up to her promises fully.
On the deportation of Belgians. Mr..
Gerard will supplement the representa-
tions already made to the Berlin for
eign office by Charge Grew calling at
tention to the effect of the deporta-
tions on neutral opinion. and exercise
every effort he consistently can to
have the situation alleviated
After visit to the White House exc
cutive offices this morning Mr.. Gerard
went to the State Department Tor
another conference with Secretary
Lansing.
To Interpret Embassy's Reports.
The Americrn ambassador has been
keeping in close touch with develop
ments in Berlin since he left there. He
has gone over all the reports received
by the State Department from officials
at the embassy. and at his conference
with the President will interpret the
tenor of these reports as they have
changed since he left Berlin.
Mr.. Gerard adroitly declined to ex-
press himself as to whether he shared
the apprehension seemingly prevalent
in many quarters that the United
States is bound to have serious trouble
with Germany over submarine opera
tions before long.
Asked regarding the cost Of living
in Germany and in this country, Mr.
Gerard said that prices prevailing in
German restaurants were no hiSher
than in similar places in the United
states OF course the variety is not
as great. but for the staples of life the
Germans pay no more than the people
here.
Last evening Ambassador Gerard was
the dinner guest of Secretary Lansing
German Ambassador Bernstorf and
Joseph E. Willard, United States am
bassador to Spain. also were present
Yesterday afternoon Secretary Ian
sing and Amba ssador Gerard were in
conference at the State Department.
Conditions generally in Germany are
said to have been talked over at
length, and it was suggested at the
department that Mr.. Lansing outlined
fully the attitude of this government
toward the deportation of Belgians for
la Dor in Germany
In discussing the latest reports OF
,ba nossibiIity of a new crisis over
submarine warfare. Secretary Lansing
reiterated his belief that there was no
basis for the agitation Ambassador
Gerard will sail from New YORK De
cember :, for his post at Berlin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
Airship Bursts Into Flames.

The Zeppelin brought down on the
Durham coast was first seen at mid
night. 1t Immediately was located by
searchlights and soon shell from the
an,i-aircraft guns hit her. She burst
into flames and fell into the water in
two pieces.
A correspondent on the northeast
coast says the Zeppelin which ap-
preached from a southerly direction
was Immediately picked up by search
light and subjected to severe bonn
ba rdment by anti-aircraft guns ana
airplanes Within a few minutes her
nose dipped and she burst into flames
The airship slowly fell to the sea, the
whole district being brilliantly illumi-
mated by the flare.
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Raised $134. .9s5 for Special. I"

ALBANY, n. Y, November 2S--Mem-
bers of the national Hughes woman's
committee, who financed the Hughes
special train for it's trip throughout
the country during the recent CAM
paign, raised $I34.965 for expenses. ac-
cording to the election expense state.
ment filed with the secretary OF state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
SPEAKER SUSPECTS
FOOD MEN OF PLOT
Mr.. Clark Believes Conspiracy
Exists to Boost Price of
Necessities.
DOUBTFUL ABOUT EMBARGO

II believe there is a criminal con-
spiracy to raise the price of certain
articles of food" said Speaker Champ
Clark. who returned to the city today.
Il do not refer to those staples which
have been affected by climatic condi-
tons, but to others. such as eggs and
butter. While I have not examined the
criminal statutes in their bearing upon
the subject. it would seem that there
ought to be some way to reach the
conspiracy through the law.
In oIden times. in England, the man
who conspired to boost food prices was
called 'regrater.' and the people did
not bother to appeal to the law. but
led the offender around to the black
smith shop and nailed his ears to the
door
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
Situation Is Improving
for the Rumanians,
London Is Advised

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON. November 2S.-The military
situation in Rumania is improving for
the Rumanians. according to a dispatch
received today by the Wireless Press
from Bucharest by way of Rome. Field
Marshal Won Mackensen is said to be
making no material progress. The Ru-
manian retreat, it is reported. is in per-
feet order on settled front.
Military critics here still cling
stanchiy to the hope that the Ru-
maDians. Notwithstanding latest seri-
Gus Developments for then. will be able
at least to avoid defeat and bring the
invaders TO a halt. 1t is remarked that
the Rumanians although still retreat
ing preserve an unbroken front except
at one non-vital point while the very
moderate German claims regarding
prisoners. guns and booty is surprising
The expectation now is that the Ru-
rnanians will fall back behind the
Argechu. not risking decisive battle
until they reach that river.
Salvation of Bucharest.
II they can consolidate there they
may. il is argued. hold the Germans
and protect Bucharest II is recalled
that Bucharest is defended by girdle
Of forts which were of some defensive
value thirty years ago but which can
no more keep the Germans out of the
city than the Scheldt forts kept them
out of Antwerp. Therefore, the capital
can only be saved by operations in the
field. Such operations. the critics claim
may even result in a Rumanian victory
If the RumanianS have a reserve army
corresponding to the 9th French Army
which saved Paris from Won KIuck
The Argechu and AIT rivers may then
play the part to Rurnania that the
Narne and Aisne did for France in 1914
The Rumanians' greatest danger is
considered to lie in the advance to the
south by Gen. Won DeImensinpen's
Danube army which captured Alex
andria- Altogether the situation. al
though dift1cult and likely to entail
considerable sacrifices on the part of
the defenders. is held to be by no means
desperate. Moreover. confidence is ex-
pressed that the Russians Will soon be
heard from.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
Candies Wanted by the Men.

Candy is wanted, but il is advised
as the quality here is poor-chocolates
nut candies. gumdrops and chewing
gum preferred: also all kinds of can
ned meats. soups and vegetables, olives,
pickles cakes and crackers. subscrip-
tions to magazines. books of all kinds
diaries. cameras, films, coin purses and
wrist watches.
"All purchases made here will be at
lowest wholesale prices. as the mer-
chants who supply the regimental
exchange would be patronized"
There are a great many things which
the troops would like to have and
which would make them feel that the
people of Washington are appreciating
the good work which they are doing on
the border.
But there should be plenty of to-
bacco, for on the cold nights the troops
like to sit inside their tents alongside
the conical tent stoves and smoke and
read and perhaps MUNICH a bit of
candy.
There is little time to prepare. Con-
tributions must come in hurry, for
it will have to be prorated among the
troops at the various camps of the
District on the border. and then the
officers will have to make out lists of
purchases for articles that will please
the men
1t will be big thing for the District
boys to receive from the people of
Washington on Christmas day presents
that will show them that they can have
a Christmas in the field almost as well
as they do at home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
Sentiment Will Be ouickened.v

"A distinguished senator is quoted as
saying that there is no support in Con-
gress for an embargo. There may not
be now; but there will be as soon as
Congress awakens to the support of the
movement has throughout the country
The innumerable Investigations pro-
posed will accomplish nothing The ef-
fective remedy against existing con-
ditions is an embargo. / have not un-
dertaken to speak for the administra-
tion in this matter, and my proposed
action is not in any manner inimical to
the President.
Il am actuated by a desire to afford
the people some relief from intolerant
conditions and / believe that it will
soon be apparent that the only effec-
tive remedy Will be the proposed en-
barge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
Chairman Fitzgerald Determined.

Chairman Fitzgerald of the House COM
mittee on appropriations is not dis
mayed by the opposition to his embargo
project, but is going ahead with his plan
to bring the subject up as soon as Con-
gress convenes
In a statement given to the press. Mr..
Fitzgerald said:
"The. fight for an embargo has not
vet begun. 1t will commence in earnest
when Congress convenes. The more the
question is discussed the greater sup
mort it will have. l have been flooded
with letters of approval from every
part of the country. From the casual
Investigations which have been possi-
BILE / am inclined to believe that before
the session. which begins Monday next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
Need Taken for Granted.

Evidently the need for the raise was
taken for granted and by strict atten-
tion to the business before them, the
senators AiS net have to suffer through
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28

by tne Assoclateu Press-
LONDON. November 2S.-One woman
was killed and sixteen persons were In
jured in the Zeppelin rnid. The nir.hips
dropped 100 bombs.
LONDON. November 2s-Flying at a
great height, a German airplane this
morning passed over London and
dropped six bombs on the capital, ac-
cording to an official statement issued
this afternoon. Four persons were in
jured and only slight material damage,
it is added. was caused.
Two Zeppelins which raided the
northeast coast and the north Midland
counties during the night were brought
down and destroyed by British a;rmen.
and it is understood the crews of both
airships perished. This makes a total
of seven German airships destroyed In
England in the present year. while six
have been brought down in other fields
of operation.
Two Months of Immunity.
The two months of immunity which
Great Britain had had from hostile air
raids led many persons to believe the
Germans would not risk any more air.
ships in attacks. which, while causing
numerous casualties among civilians
and damage to private property. were said
in England to have gained military ad-
vantage for them.
The authorities. regarding the pro-
lection of London as fairly complete,
continued their work, however, with
the object of rendering other parts
of the country safe. The success of
the air patrols this morning has given the
greatest satisfaction here.
Official reports do not say how many
airships crossed the coast. but appar-
emily they were bombarded SO severely
by anti-aircraft guns, well as being
attacked by airplanes, that they were
unable to do much damage.
Lights Are Turned Out.
Lights We're turned out in all the
towns in the districts affected as soon
as reports of the approach of airships
were announced. and the commanders
of the Zeppelins apparently had diff
Guilty in locating themselves. A num-
Der of bombs were dropped, although
no reports of damage in any towns
have been received thus far.
One Zeppelin discharged her cargo of
explosives in Yorkshire and Durham.
She was attacked by a single airplane
and fell in flames off the Durham coast.
Another got as far the north mid
land counties and likewise dropped
bombs. She was attacked by airplaneS
and guns and apparently damaged, but
effected repairs after reaching the Nor
folk coast and started for home N high
speed and at a high altitude. Naval air
planes were awaiting her, and, with the
aid of an armed trawler, brought her
down before she had gone many miles.
Great crowds attracted to the Seacoast
by the firing. watched the Zeppelins as
they descended in flames
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
Doubts if Embargo Can Pass.

Il doubt whether an embargo bill can
pass Congress. At best. an embargo
would be but a partial solution of the
problem of high cost of living. because
so many elements enter into it. To
my mind. the main cause of the in
crease is the fact that such large
part or the population is moving into
the cities.
The first census of the United States
showed that ) per cent of the popula-
ton resided in towns. The last census
showed that 46 per cent of the people
lived in incorpora ted towns of more
than $500 population. Counting in the
smaller towns and villages, the urban
population runs up to % per cent Or
course in the small towns some of the
people have gardens and raise poultry:
THAT is the first cause of the cost of
high living. Another contributing rea-
son is that there was drought IN the
heart of the Mississippi valley this
year, following a food last year. which
succeeded a drought the year before.
so there were three short crops, hand
running.
The wheat crop this year was just
about what the people of the United
States usually consume. so there was
no real surplus of wheat. Europeans
do not use cornmeal to any extent If
We had had first class corn crop.
which we did not have, we could use
cornmeal and ship our wheat abroad.
While wheat is selling for $I-72. corn
brings a dollar a bushel. which is the
highest price since 1855. when there
was a universal drought. Eggs and
butter are objects of speculative ma
nipulation and the practices ought to
be reached through the law
Congress ought to pass law pro-
hibiting the interstate shipment of
calves The slaughter of calves is large
" responsible for the high cost of beef.
Every state legislature ought to prohibit
the sale of veal within the state it isn't
proper food. anyway.
"i intend to urge the passage at this
session of Congress of the Hamilton bill.
nrobjbiting the interstate shipment of
veal. and propose to write to the Gov
ernor of Missouri asking him to recon-
mend that the legislature prohibit the
killing of calves in Missouri"
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ends. that the question of prices will
have been subordinated to the discuss
sion of adequate supply of foodstuffs.
Among the communications sent to
me is the following excerpt in reply to
an order from wholesale grocery
house: Although we are packing 120,-
600 cans of pork and beans. red kidney
beans, soaked lima beans and red beans
per day, our entire output for Novem-
ber and December is Sold
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LONDON IS BOMBED;
TWO BIG zEPPEu|NS
BROUGHT TO OEARTH
German Aircraft Raid British
Capital and Northern
Counties.
CREWS OF LOST CRAFT
REPORTED TO BE DEAD
Four Persons Injured in London.
But Little Damage Is Done
Elsewhere.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON. November 2S.-One woman
was killed and sixteen persons were in
jured I'm the Zeppelin rnid. The ntrships
dropped 100 bombs.
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WEATHER

Overcast and warmer tonight, prob
ably followed by rain tomorrow; mod
crate southerly winds.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending pm: Highest. 5S. at pm. to-
day; lowest. 80, at 5 am. today.
Full report on page 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28

sworn Net Circulation. Month OF October.
1915. Daily Average. 7o.Ssls Sunday. Bs.o.1.
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